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We are still looking for firefighters in the Upstate of South Carolina that are dedicated to the fire service. The FOOLS strive to teach firefighters more about the history of the fire service as well as train firefighters to keep them safer on the job. In the coming months we want to get ideas of how we can raise money to be able to send members to training so they can come back and feel better prepared for the hazards and dangers we face everyday on the fire ground.
Please use the logbook below to express your ideas and suggestion so we can make our Chapter strong and driving force in training in South Carolina and surrounding states.
To simplify our bookkeeping this year, there will be only single registrations.
The only exception to this is if your spouse or significant other is attending.
You will just need to fill their name in the appropriate box.
$85.00 Each Base Convention
$30.00 Saturday Only
$15 Extra for COD Registrations (this will not show up on your order receipt)
Spouse or Significant Other's Base Registration will be INCLUDED with Paid
Member Registration
So what do you get for $85.00? A Jersey F.O.O.L.S. Chapter Coin, a 2007 Convention
T-Shirt, a Convention Beach Towel and a Box of Salt Water Taffy
HOST HOTEL
The Hershey
1415 Boulevard
Seaside Heights, NJ
08751
For reservations Call: 732-793-5000
Things to Do.....
Thursday Night – June 21st 2007
12:00 Noon – HOTEL CHECK-IN Begins
15:00 – Convention Registration Opens
18:00 – JERSEY F.O.O.L.S. “Welcome to the JERSEY SHORE”
Pool
Party begins. (Food and Drink Provided) All attendees are invited to attend.
First Ever F.O.O.L.S. “Belly Flop Contest”
The Return of the “GALLON CHALLENGE”
21:00 – The Pool Party Ends
Convention Registration closes for the night.
22:00 – Cocktail Reception at SPICY’s on the Boardwalk for attendees.
The JERSEY FOOLS host this reception. On the Boardwalk overlooking the Atlantic
Ocean.
Cash Bar with F.O.O.L.S. Convention drink prices.
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FRIDAY – JUNE 22nd 2007
08:00 – Convention Registration re-opens at Hotel.
08:30 – Board Bus for Trip to Cairns Factory (Parking Lot of Hotel)
08:30 – Muster for 3 on 3 Beach VolleyBall Tournament (Parking Lot)
08:30 – Muster for JET SKI ADVENTURE (Parking Lot)
08:45 – Walk to Beach for Volley Ball Tournament.
08:45 – BUS LEAVES for Cairns Factory Tour.
08:45 – BUS LEAVES for JET SKI ADVENTURE.
09:00 – JET SKI ADVENTURE BEGINS. (Barnegat Bay Jet Ski Area)
09:00 – 3 on 3 Beach Volleyball Tournament begins.
09:00 – Muster for F.O.O.L.S. AMAZING RACE (Parking Lot of Hotel)
09:20 – BUS LEAVES for F.O.O.L.S. AMAZING RACE.
10:00 – Bus ARRIVES for Cairns Factor Tour.
10:00 – F.O.O.L.S. Amazing Race Competition Begins.
12:00 – JET SKI ADVENTURE ENDS. (Bus back to Hotel boards)
12:00 – Cairns Factory Tour ENDS. Bus LEAVES to return.
12:30 – Muster for BREAKWATER BEACH Water Park (Parking Lot)
12:45 – BUS LEAVES for BREAKWATER BEACH
13:00 – BREAKWATER BEACH ADVENTURE BEGINS
13:00 – 3 on 3 Beach Volleyball Tournament ENDS.
13:30 – Cairns Tour Bus RETURNS to Parking Lot.
13:30 – Muster for Miniature Golf Tournament (Parking Lot)
13:30 – Muster for F.O.O.L.S. SURF CAMP (Parking Lot)
13:30 – Muster for GO-KART RACING (Parking Lot)
13:45 – BUS LEAVES for Miniature Golf and Go-Kart Racing.
13:45 – Walk to Beach for F.O.O.L.S. Surf Camp.
14:00 – SURF CAMP EXPERIENCE begins.
14:00 – GO-KART RACE COMPETITION begins.
14:00 – Miniature Golf Tournament begins.
15:00 – F.O.O.L.S. AMAZING RACE ends.
16:00 – Breakwater Beach Water Park Experience ends.
16:00 – Miniature Golf Tournament ends.
17:00 – GO-KART COMPETITION ends.
17:30 – F.O.O.L.S. SURF CAMP ends.
18:00 – Optional Group Dinner at KLEE’S BAR and GRILL
19:30 – TRIPLE T BIKINI CONTEST FUNDRAISER begins.
22:00 – BIKINI CONTEST FUNDRAISER ends.
22:00 – F.O.O.L.S. RECEPTION at BAMBOO NIGHT CLUB
SATURDAY June 23rd 2007
10:00 – F.O.O.L.S. International Executive Board Meeting.
Conference Room at Hotel
Brunch served.
12:00 – Executive Board Meeting concludes.
12:00 – FREE TIME FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
The “Unorganized” Atlantic City Van Trip
18:30 – F.O.O.L.S. INTERNATIONAL General Meeting.
Awards Program
Keynote Address ( Mike Lombardo)
Motivational Speaker (Anthony Avillo)
Educational Speakers (Bob Pressler and Dave Gallagher)
Awarding of 2008 F.O.O.L.S. Convention
Traditional Passing of the KEGMAN
Closing Ceremonies
21:00 – General Meeting concludes.
21:00 – FIRST EVER F.O.O.L.S. Pipe and Drum Processional
On the Boardwalk at Grant Avenue
Start of the Traditional Pub Crawl.
F.O.O.L.S. Pub Crawl
The Green Room
The Beach Comber
Spicy’s – On the Boardwalk
Jimbo’s Bar
Klees Bar and Grill
The BOO (Bamboo Night Club)
04:00 – Pub Crawl ENDS
SUNDAY June 24th 2007
09: 00 – FREE BEACH DAY for all ATTENDEES
There is NO CHARGE for F.O.O.L.S. Convention Attendees and their
Family/Friends to use the Beach.
DO WHAT YOU WANT SUNDAY in Seaside.
(Go Where You Want – When You Want)
18:00 – Convention Officially Closes.
Sunday is YOUR TIME to ENJOY all the JERSEY SHORE has to offer. It’s “Do What You Want –When You Want” Sunday.
Go to the Beach, the Boardwalk and the Rides. Rent a boat, go Fishing, Get a Tatoo. Dry Out, Pay your Bail bondsman, Swim in the Ocean or the Bay. Take a drive to the Inlet and see the Famous Barnegat Lighthouse. Go to Great Adventure. Sleep in. Get a tan at the pool. Get arrested at the Jersey Shore. Spend whatever money you have left! Do What You Want – When You Want to do it.
Upstate FOOLS was established to give firefighters from all walks of life a chance to meet and learn from each other. The counties included in our chapter are Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Laurens, Pickens, Cherokee, Abbeville, and Oconee. The only prerequisite to being a member of the Upstate FOOLS is that you are a member of a fire department or a retired firefighter within one of these counties. You DO NOT have to own a leather helmet, it is only a symbol of tradition used by FOOLS International.
The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society was founded in 1995 by a group of Central Florida Firemen. This group, known today as the Founding Fools, had a passion for not only the camaraderie and brotherhood that is forged between firefighters, but the rich tradition and heritage of the Fire Service.
The Leatherhead is a term used for a firefighter who uses the leather helmet for protection from the hazards we face everyday on the streets. The Leather Helmet, is an international sign of a Firefighter, a symbol that is significant in not only tradition from the early years of firefighting, but one of bravery, integrity, honor and pride. This helmet is a sign of who we are, not what we are.
The FOOLS, like the traditional leather helmet, has always existed through the brotherhood and tradition of the Fire Service, and will continue to grow and flourish as long as there are fires to fight and emergencies to respond to. All firefighters are welcome to be a part of this great organization, one does not have to own a leather helmet to be considered a "Leatherhead". The only qualification is that you are true to your profession and true to your Brother and Sister firefighters. Our membership is growing everyday, and we encourage you to start a FOOLS chapter in your department.
One last thing that we as the Founding Fools ask of each and every one of you. Let us never, ever forget those of us that have gone before us in the line of duty. Because those brave souls have given all, it is up to us to always keep them alive in our hearts and our memories. Long live the FOOLS,
Leather Forever.
The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS) is an organization that
was started in 1995 by a group of Orlando firefighters. They saw that the
brotherhood and traditional values of the fire service were missing in Florida.
Since 1995 and seven members (now known as the "Founding FOOLS",
this brotherhood has grown to over seven thousand strong. There are chapters
all over the world, with new chapters starting almost every day.
The FOOLS are about the brotherhood and tradition that the fire service is based on. When we are in our gear, and trying to make our way down the dark hot hallway, we are all the same. All that matters is that you have my back, and I have yours. We do not care if you are a chief, a recruit, a volunteer or a career firefighter, a male, a female or the color of your skin. All we ask is that you are true to your brother and sister firefighter, and to the fire service.
The FOOLS are not a political organization. We will not be involved in union or management causes. We are about taking care of our brother and sister firefighters in their time of need. We have been involved with fundraiser's, charity events, and helping disadvantaged children receive gifts for Christmas. We believe that this is what being a member of the FOOLS is all about.
The FOOLS also believe in providing real fire training for real firefighters. We believe that it is our duty to be as well trained as we possibly can. This can only keep us, and our brothers and sisters safe on the fire ground. We owe it to ourselves, our brothers and sisters, their families, and to the citizens we protect.
We believe in Pride: pride in our departments, in our stations, in our apparatus, and pride in ourselves.
We believe in honoring and remembering our brothers and sisters that have gone before us.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
LONG LIVE THE FOOLS.
