P.O. Box 355
Heathsville, VA 22473
I. In Dan T.’s absence, Larry Wagner called the meeting to order.
II–Secretary’s Report - Minutes for the March meeting have been posted. A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes. They were adopted.
III- Treasurer’s Report – The squad received a memorial donation from Violet Fischer. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report. It was adopted.
IV. Captain’s Report – Reminded crews to use the Heartstart AED under the bench seat if an AED is needed. The Lifepak 12 device has not yet been reprogrammed/upgraded for the new CPR protocols.
V. - 1st Lieutenant’s Report.
VI. - 2nd Lieutenant’s Report Supplies are in
good order.
VII - Training Officer’s Report. CPR classes have been scheduled for April 4; April 22; and May 27. Those who still need training, please sign up on the sheets in the bulletin board.
VIII – Vehicle Officer’s Report. Unit 46 needs an alignment which should happen next week. A new fan thermostat was installed last week.
IX. – Auxiliary Report... The turkey dinner went well and raised approximately $1,600.
X. -Vice President’s Report. Special thanks to: Linda & Nick Wilson for their help setting up for the turkey dinner; Aaron Wilson for the new landscaping in front of the building; and to Janice Kaufman for her efforts with our Website and her work with the County to get us new ID badges.
XI. - Old Business. Herb volunteered to install a light near the rear door to the kitchen after several board members examining the need for the light being requested by the auxiliary. The Board recommends that not to exceed $200 be approved to obtain the needed fixture. A motion was made seconded and approved for that purpose.
A galvanized pan to control the water from the ice-machine has been ordered from RMC.
The proper way to mark the squad’s 20th anniversary was discussed and a decision was made to hold an open house on June 23rd was approved by voice vote All squad members interested in being a member of the committee to design the celebration please stay at the end of the meeting. The membership committee noted that Jim Hughes probationary period has expired and he has not responded to calls. A motion was made seconded and approved to terminate his probationary membership. The Board of Directors has not yet resolved either the funding raising letter or the contract proposals for moving the water pressure tank.
XI.-New
Business. Tina New has requested to
join the squad and introduced herself to the members.
Her application is pending and will be reviewed at next month’s
meeting. Subject to membership
approval, the squad and Northumberland Rescue Squad have agreed
in writing to change the boundary line for which squad is due to respond
first. Under the
A request has been received from the Elementary School that the Squad standby and participate in the school’s fun day celebration. In connection with that event, Linda Wilson and Janice Kaufman requested authority to purchase booklets designed to show students what EMT’s do. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to order up to 250 booklets.
Ms. Waddy and Ms. Hardt addressed the squad and requested permission to use the building on Thursday mornings for one hour to conduct a class. The class involves both dancing and exercise and would run for approximately eight weeks, Linda Wilson, Judy Cook and Janice Kaufman agreed to serve as sponsors. After discussion, a motion was made, seconded and approved to allow the group to use the building for that purpose for a
period of not to exceed three months beginning in April 2007.
These Minutes are
being posted after the Secretary misplaced her notes and Larry Wagner and Janice
Kauffman have tried to recreate the minutes for this meeting.
Please advise at the
next meeting if there are any errors or corrections that need to be done.
Sincerely,
Janice
Kauffman/Larry Wagner