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MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS
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MALTS & STATE CONVENTION
September 20 & 21, 2023
Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center
1701 4th St NW, Austin MN 55912
Hotel Lodging
A special conference rate of $125.00 plus tax per room has been set up at the Holiday Inn. Individual room reservations can be made directly with the Holiday Inn at 1-507-433-1000. Please use group code MPF when making reservations. The room block is available September 19 - 21, 2023. All reservations must be made by September 1, 2023, to guarantee our group room rate. They have 64 rooms available. We will have the entire hotel. Reservations made after that point will be based on availability and the price set by the hotel. There will be no extension on the room block.
MALTS Schedule
MALTS will be held on Wednesday Sept 20. This year we will have presentations on SMART, FMLA, First Amendment rights as union officers, a continuation from last year on work comp issues and what is the legislation process.
Start time 10:00 am, Lunch will be provided. This event will be free to all Local officers.
Wednesday evening after MALTS,
President Vadnais will host the President’s dinner beginning with a social hour and dinner to follow at the Hormel House.
Convention Schedule
The MPFF Convention begins Thursday Sept. 21 at 8:00 a.m. with opening ceremonies and continues until business has been completed. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Registration/Credentials
Registration for the Convention will be $225.00 per Delegate/Alternate if received in the MPFF office by August 31, 2022. A $50.00 per Delegate/Alternate late fee will be charged for all registrations received after August 31 due to food and logistic deadlines imposed on the MPFF. It is highly recommended that you register and submit credentials prior to convention. On-site registration will be available on Wednesday between 9 am to 4 pm and on Thursday 7 to 11 am. There will be no refunds for late cancellations or no-shows.
Credentials, Convention Check-in, and Seating
Every delegate/alternate must include a signed credential form with their registration to be seated at the Convention. Each delegate or alternate must check-in prior to 11:00 am on the day of the Convention. Check-in must be done in person. No other delegate or alternate may check-in for another delegate or alternate.
Elections
Elections will be held on Thursday sept. 21, 2023 for Southern District Vice President, and Southern District At-Large /Trustee, Central District Vice President and Central District At-Large /Trustee positions.
Convention Location
Nominations will be taken for the 2025 Convention in the Northern District.
Social Events
More info to come from Austin Local 598 on events. Read More...
Download:
 6 Convention flyer 2023 F.pdf
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Dear Local Officer:
Pursuant to Article X, Section 2 of the MPFF By-Laws
By-Law changes must be submitted to the office by the end of business no later than August 6, 2023.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS
SECTION 1: This Constitution may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the delegates present at a Convention.
SECTION 2: Any proposed By-Law change shall be sent to each Local no less than 30 days prior to the Convention at which the voting will be held. Any Local wishing to submit a change shall send it to the Secretary/Treasurer no less than 45 days prior to said Convention. The Constitution and By-Laws Committee may initiate and submit amendments to the By-Laws upon majority vote of the Committee with a 30-day notice to each Local.
SECTION 3: Any alteration and/or amendment to these By-Laws that is proposed in accordance with Article X, Section 2, shall be offered for disposition no later than the Convention’s noon break. The proposed alteration and/or amendment may be discussed and/or amended from the floor, provided said amendment is approved by 2/3 vote of the delegates present before the vote is cast on the question.
Fraternally
Tom Clark
Secretary-Treasure
Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
Read More...
Download:
5 By-Law change 45 day Notice 2023 F.pdf
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Dear Local Officer:
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of the MPFF By-Laws
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
SECTION 3: In order to be eligible for nomination to an elected position of the MPFF, a Delegate who is a member in good standing of a Local who has maintained membership affiliation over the previous 12 months, must register their intent to seek a specific office no later than 60 days prior to the election and no earlier than 120 days prior to the election. Notice of election must be given and posted 30 days prior to the close of the registration of intent. Registration shall be considered complete by sending a signed letter of intent to the Secretary/Treasurer by US mail or other parcel service in which a time and date stamp of parcel is available or by electronic filing in which a signed copied letter is attached to the communication within the specified time period. The Secretary/Treasurer shall reply to the communication by mail, parcel, or electronic receipt. A candidate may include a fact sheet or resume for the Secretary/Treasurer to obtain information to include in a mailing to all Locals identifying the candidates. In the event no letters of intent are received within the specified time period, the MPFF Executive Board shall have the authority to determine an election procedure for those specific positions.
Nomination dates are as follows; No earlier than 120 days from election (May 22, 2023) and no later than 60 days before the election (July 21, 2023)
Nominations for the following MPFF offices are being accepted:
Central District At-Large/Trustee 1-Year term Interim
Central District Vice president 1-Year term Interim
Southern District Vice President: 3 -Year term
Southern District At-Large/Trustee: 3 -year term Read More...
Download:
1 120 day Nomination Notice for office 2023.pdf
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SAVE THE DATE
September 20-21, 2023
Good afternoon MPFF Members,
We are excited to announce we will be having our combination MALTS & Convention again this year.
Our host this year is Austin Local 598. MALTS and the Convention will be held at the Austin Holiday Inn and Convention Center.
MALTS will be held on Wednesday September 20, 2023. Read More...
Download:
SAVE the date 2023 F.pdf
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Today at our Affiliate Leadership Training Summit, I announced that the IAFF has retained three nationally recognized law firms to change regulatory standards, demand PFAS-free gear, and be available to be retained by members and families seeking compensation for PFAS-related illness. Read More...
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