Message from Secretary Crews: Corrections Employee Appreciation Week

On May 5, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187 creating “National Correctional Officers’ Week.”  Since then, the first week in May has been marked by celebrations to honor the work of correctional officers, correctional probation officers and correctional personnel nationwide. This year, the Florida Department of Corrections will observe Corrections Employee Appreciation Week May

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Invitation to UCI’s 100th Anniversary – Friday, April 19th, 2013 – 9:30 AM

You are cordially invited to attend the 100 year Celebration of Union Correctional Institution. This momentous occasion will be held in conjunction with the “Old Timers” Reunion at UCI’s Training Building on Friday, April 19, 2013. Registration will begin at 9:30AM followed by lots of hugs and socializing. The Program will start at 11:00AM, with

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LEGAL INSURANCE FOR DC OFFICERS AND STAFF – **ADVERTISEMENT**

LEGAL INSURANCE THAT CAN COVER ATTORNEYS FEES FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND STAFF. Have you considered legal insurance to protect you or your family in cases like divorce, child support, child custody, traffic infractions, adoptions, or even will preparation? US Legal Insurance provides legal insurance to DC officers and staff to cover attorneys fees, much

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You’re Invited: Legends and Lace Gala Featuring Louie and Anabel Wainwright – June 8, 2013 – Tallahassee

TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE – IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL 850-717-3712 OR EMAIL INFO@CORRECTIONSFOUNDATION.ORG. Facebook Event Page | Google+ Event Page | Hotels Legends and Lace Gala Featuring Mr. Louie L. Wainwright Ms. Anabel Mitchell Wainwright  June 8, 2013 Tallahassee Antique Car Museum Duesenberg Banquet Hall 6800 Mahan Drive Tallahassee Check out corrections’ history

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Trust Fund for the Child of Former DOC Health Services Employee Mrs. Etta Hudson

On Saturday, February 9th, Mrs. Etta Hudson, former Assistant Director of Nursing, passed away after a long bout of cancer, leaving behind a granddaughter, Zoey Hudson, whom she adopted as her own daughter after the loss of her son and daughter-in-law. To help with expenses related to Zoey a trust-fund has been established at Wells Fargo in

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Florida Department of Corrections Sick Leave Pool Open Enrollment Ends On Sunday, March 31st – Sign Up Today

Highly recommended – ends on Sunday, March 31st. From the Foundation’s perspective, the sick leave pool is to those who sign up a huge benefit. We see many cases where participation in the sick leave pool would help tremendously. Open Enrollment for the Sick Leave Pool (SLP) begins March 1, 2013 and ends March 31,

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Ride for Freedom for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl – Ocala to the Capitol in Tallahassee

Thursday March 28, an organization from Ocala, The Ride Home, will be hosting an event to honor and raise awareness about America’s only MIA so far in the War on Terror. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl whose status should be Prisoner Of War instead of MIA, is being delayed by bureaucratic red tape at the Pentagon. Vet Events Tally, Vietnam

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2nd Operation Thank You – Tallahassee – Saturday, March 30, 2013 – 8:30 AM – Vietnam Memorial

On Saturday, Leon County will be hosting its 2nd Operation Thank You, this year honoring and welcoming home all Vietnam Veterans. March 30 has recently been designated as the Official Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans date by both the Federal and State governments. The event will be at The Vietnam Memorial on S. Monroe Street across from the Capitol,

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3rd Annual DC Doggie Dash Race Results and Photos

Download Race Results: Doggie Dash Awards | Team Results Doggie Dash 2013 | Doggie Dash 5K Results 2013 | Doggie Dash 8K Results 2013 Thank you to everyone who ran and participated in the 3rd Annual DC Doggie Dash. Photos are available at JHowdy.com, Fred Deckert’s Picasa page, and on Facebook here and here. Full race results, provided by Gulf Winds

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