The Honor Guard Oath
To Honor
To Cherish
To Remember
To Salute
With Overwhelming Pride
For You, My Comrade,
I WILL.
Written by:
Thomas J Matousek, Jr.
Past State Commander
Forest Park L #2753
Sisters and Brothers,
We would like to welcome you to Southern Illinois. District 1 is honored to be hosting
the 23rd annual AFFI Honor Guard Convention. Each year, the Honor Guard Convention
gets bigger and better than the one before, and we hope to continue that tradition here
this year. Hosting the Honor Guard Convention presents a unique challenge for us here
in District 1. We are a geographically large district with several small locals. One
hundred eighty four miles separate our most distant locals, Alton and Metropolis, yet
members of District 1 have come together to put together another outstanding
convention. We have once again teamed up with the outstanding staff of the Gateway
Convention Center and the DoubleTree Hotel in Collinsville. It is our goal to “keep it
simple” in providing the AFFI Honor Guard with a memorable Convention and Induction
Ceremony that is worthwhile of our great organization. If you need anything at all
during your stay, please don’t hesitate to ask anyone from one of our District 1 Locals:
East St Louis Local-23, Belleville Local-53, Granite City Local-253, Alton Local-1255,
Edwadrsville Local-1700, Carbondale Local-1961, Wood River Local-2371, Murphysboro
Local-3042, and Metropolis Local-3367.
Travel safe, we look forward to seeing all of you.
Fraternally,
Dave Zahn, 2015 AFFI Honor Guard Convention Committee Chair
Steve Perry, District 1 Commander
The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Honor Guard wishes to thank the AFFI Executive Board and
Trustees for the hard work, dedication and time they have given for all AFFI Members.
We appreciate the continued support of the Honor Guard. Together, we will continue to do, WHATEVER
IT TAKES, to Honor, Cherish, Remember, and Salute, the Fallen Fire Fighters of our great nation, the State
of Illinois, and the families of our brave Brothers and Sisters.
President
Pat Devaney
Secretary-Treasurer
Tom Roate
Vice President At-Large
Russ Hunt
District One Vice President
Danny Fortuna
District Two Vice President
Chris Coats
District Three Vice President
Adam Ruderman
District Four Vice President
Matt Olson
District Five Vice President
Steve Horne
Northern District
Eddy Crews
Northern District
Eric Habercoss
District Legislative Representatives
Central District
Southern District
Chuck Sullivan
Richard Martin
Trustees
Central District
Jay Smith
Southern District
Rich Wilson
***NEW INDUCTEE***
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
***ALL NEW INDUCTEES MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE OPENING CEREMONIES & NEW INDUCTEE
ORIENTATION ON FRIDAY, JANUARY, 23RD. YOU WILL NOT BE INDUCTED INTO THE HONOR GUARD ON
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24TH IF YOU ARE NOT IN ATTENDANCE ON FRIDAY***
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
REGISTRATION - MAIN LOBBY AT DOUBLETREE
(NEW INDUCTEES MUST BE REGISTERED BY 1:00 PM AND MUST BE
PRESENT AT THE OPENING CEREMONIES)
1:00 PM
OPENING CEREMONIES - (FAMILY MEMBERS WELCOME)
2:00 PM
UNIT MEETING - (MEMBERS & NEW INDUCTEES ONLY)
4:00 PM
NEW INDUCTEES HISTORY CLASS
8:00 PM – 12:00 MIDNIGHT
WELCOME PARTY – HOSPITALITY
HOSTED BY HG DISTRICT 1 - $10 COVER CHARGE PAYABLE AT DOOR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24TH
8:00 AM
UNIT MEETING
8:30 AM – NOON
NEW INDUCTEE TRAINING
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
KNOCKDOWN DRILL
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
LUNCH - (NEW INDUCTEES & COMMANDERS)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
INDUCTION PRACTICE
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
UNIT PHOTO W/ COMMANDERS
5:30 PM
DOORS OPEN FOR DINNER (ASSIGNED SEATING BY DISTRICT)
6:00 PM
DINNER, OPENING COMMENTS, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, INDUCTION
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
HOSPITALITY HOSTED BY HG DISTRICT 1 – NO CHARGE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
UNIT MEETING/COLORADO SPRINGS DRAWING/CLOSING CEREMONIES
23rd Annual AFFI Honor Guard Induction Ceremony
January 23rd – 25th, 2015
Collinsville, Illinois
Please complete a separate form for each member.
Return registration package with payments to:
“AFFI Honor Guard” 23rd Annual Induction Ceremony
927 S Second Springfield, IL 62704
(Payment , registration & letter of approval/support from your local union president must be received
by January 9th, 2015)
Local Name:_______________________________
Local #_______________________
Name: _____________________________________________ IAFF ID#:________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________ State:___________ Zip:____________
Phone: Home: (____)_____________________
Cell: (______)_____________________
E-Mail ______________________________________________________________________
To be completed by AFFI members desiring to
become an AFFI Honor Guard member –
New Honor Guard Member (2015 Inductee)
$140.00
$___________
Guest (over 12 years old)
$75.00 x ____ =
$___________
Guests just attending Induction Dinner on Saturday
$50.00 x ____ =
$___________
T-shirts…Small – 2XL
$15.00 x ____ =
$___________
T-shirts…3XL – 4XL
$17.00 x ____ =
$___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED:
$_________________
Don’t forget to include a letter of approval/support from your local union president.
Please print your name _______________________ and Local #
____________________
Guest Name:_______________________________________ Age____ F____ M____
Guest Name:_______________________________________ Age____ F____ M____
Guest Name:_______________________________________ Age____ F____ M____
Guest Name:_______________________________________ Age____ F____ M____
Induction Ceremony Dinner Selection
(Total the meals for each individual.)
Chicken ________
Horseradish Encrusted Chicken Breast Topped with a Creamy Horseradish Sauce, Accompanied by
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes and a Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Pork ________
Sliced Maple Glazed Pork Loin, Accompanied By Roasted Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes and a
Seasonal Vegetable Medley (This Option is Gluten Free)
Fish_______
Lemon Pepper Tilapia Topped with a White Wine Butter Sauce, Accompanied by Mashed Yukon Gold
Potatoes and a Seasonal Vegetable Meldey (This Option is Gluten Free)
Vegetarian ________
Manicotti Florentine, Accompanied by Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes and a Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Desert- Apple Pie and New York Cheesecake.
All meals include a Fresh House Garden Salad with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese and
Croutons, Served with Guests' Choice of Creamy Ranch or Italian Dressings, Assorted Rolls and
Cornbread Muffins, Traditional and Honey Whipped Butter, Ice Water, Iced Tea and Coffee.
BY VOTE OF THE COMMAND STAFF OF THE AFFI HONOR
GUARD, THERE WILL BE:
NO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WHILE IN
UNIFORM, EXCEPT FOR THE CEREMONIAL TOAST
DURING THE DINNER/INDUCTION CEREMONY.
Please complete a separate form for each member
(Payment, registration & letter of approval/support from your local union president must be received
by January 9, 2015)
Please print your name _______________________ and Local #
____________________
Left chest
Full
Back
On
Black
Shirt
T-Shirt Pre-Order
Small – 2XL
$15.00
3XL – 4XL $17.00
Please order BIG ENOUGH – No Exchanges or refunds
USA Union Made 100% Cotton Short Sleeve
Please specify quantity on lines below
SIZE
BLACK
Small
Medium
Large
XL
2XL
3XL
4XL
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
Please complete a separate form for each member
(Payment, registration & letter of approval/support from your local union president must be received
by January 9, 2015)
Hotel information:
Doubletree Collinsville
Reservations must be made by January 5th, 2015
By calling (866) 235-4657
Rate $94.00 per night – use code AFFI to receive this rate.
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/S/STLCNDT-AFF20150122/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Group Name:
Group Code:
Check-in:
Check-out:
Hotel Name:
Hotel Address:
Phone Number:
AFFI Honor Guard Convention 2015
AFF
22-JAN-2015
25-JAN-2015
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Collinsville - St. Louis
1000 Eastport Plaza Drive
Collinsville, Illinois 62234
618.345.2800
Please complete a separate form for each member.
Both payment & registration must be received by January 9th, 2015
***IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION***
Registration:
Friday, January 23rd 10:00-17:00
(NEW INDUCTEES 10:00 – 13:00 FRIDAY ONLY)
Saturday, January 24th 07:00-12:00.
Opening Ceremony: Honor Guard members, new inductees, families and guests are welcome and
encouraged to attend the Opening Ceremony. This is a time where the AFFI Honor Guard honors
our nation with the posting of the National Colors. Welcome speeches and information about this
year’s convention events will be given out. The opening ceremony will take place on Friday,
January 23rd at 1300 hours with the Unit meeting and other business to follow.
Hospitality Room: There will be hospitality rooms both evenings hosted by AFFI Honor Guard
District One. For Friday Night’s hospitality room there will be a $10 entry fee, payable at the door.
Induction Ceremony Dinner: (Dress uniform) The ceremony will be held at the Gateway
Convention Center. Ceremony doors will open at 1700 hours. Dinner will be served at 1800 with
the ceremony to follow. There will be assigned seating by District. You must have a "meal ticket"
to be served. Honor Guard members must have a “shot glass ticket" in order to receive your shot
glass for the ceremonial toast. A photographer will be available for formal pictures before and after
dinner – no pictures will be taken during dinner.
Maps: Maps for area shopping and sight-seeing will be provided. There is a bunch to do! You will
only be approximately 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis. You will also receive a visitor’s guide
from the Madison County Chamber of Commerce in your welcome packet.
Transportation: Rides will be provided from Thursday, January 22nd through Sunday, January
25th to and from the Alton train station. Please email: [email protected], or call
618 960-3696, and indicate how many people are traveling on the train along with your arrival time
so we can provide adequate transportation.
Guest Gift: Guests will receive a gift at registration. In addition, each $75 guest will also receive a
voucher for a wooden framed 8X10 photo. Photos will be taken during the induction ceremony
meal. The picture will be printed, framed and ready for pick up Sunday morning.
Breakfast Buffet: Breakfast will be served both Saturday and Sunday mornings for hotel guests at
both the host hotel and the spillover hotel. Each room will receive 2 breakfast tickets for each day at
their hotel.
How to Register for Convention: If you would like to pay with a credit card, you may register via
telephone Mondays through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. by calling
(217) 522-8201. If paying by check, please mail completed packets and payment to 927 S Second
Springfield, IL 62704. There will be NO EXECPTIONS made for any registration packets
received in the AFFI Office after January 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
BY VOTE OF THE COMMAND STAFF OF THE AFFI HONOR GUARD,
THERE WILL BE NO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WHILE IN
UNIFORM, EXCEPT FOR THE CEREMONIAL TOAST DURING THE
DINNER/INDUCTION CEREMONY.