The Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.) is an organization that was started in 1995 by a group of Central Florida Firemen. This group, known today as the Founding F.O.O.L.S., 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. Since 1995, this brotherhood has grown to over seven thousand ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here is a Youtube Video from Battalion Chief Dan DeGryse produced by Sons of The Flag. Please check it out. If you are struggling or know someone who is please reach out to the Florian Program at http://www.rosecrance.org/substance-abuse/florian-firefighter-treatment-center/ or call them at 888-928-5278... (Full Story)

Chapter Presidents/Treasurers,

The 2018 dues will be based off the roster number as of October 31, 2017. Chapter dues notifications will be sent out this year via PayPal invoice, so it is critical that we have valid email addresses for every chapter. International is planning to start getting them out sometime in early to mid-November. There are still a few chapters who haven’t paid their 2016 ... (Full Story)

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F.O.O.L.S. International is happy to announce the much anticipated electronic International membership application is completed. There are a few guidelines for application submission that will be outlined below. If you would like a copy of the application for use in your chapter, please let Chris know and he will be happy to forward you a copy of the standard application, or personalize ... (Full Story)

Attention all Chapters

We are working on a new Locate a Chapter mapping database for the website. Please go to www.foolsinternational.com and look for your chapter. Then email webmaster@foolsinternational.com and let us know if everything is correct, incorrect or missing. If there are corrections or needs to be put on the website please give us what info needs to be on there. We will be working on ... (Full Story)

Posted on July 2nd, by James in Industry News, Nonprofits.
UPDATE: July 17, 2014

If you are or will be filing for 501(c)(3) tax exemption, heads up!
On July 1, the IRS released the much anticipated and hotly debated Form 1023-EZ, which simplifies the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) tax exemption.

The form is three pages, as opposed to its predecessor’s twenty-six. The purpose: speed up the approval ... (Full Story)