MID-COUNTY VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD

                                                      P.O. BOX 355

                                                   Heathsville , VA   22473

 

I:    The General Business Meeting of Mid-County Volunteer Rescue Squad was  called to order at the Squad Building by Larry Wagner on Wednesday, 5 March 2008 , at 1930 hours.

  II:   Attendance (encl 1)  – Barbara Darden,  Herb Fowler, Rebekah Haynie, Robert Hudley,  Danny Jackson,  Diane Jackson,  Janice Kauffman, Tina New, Jeff Newsome, David Rundall, Paul Ryan, Dan Townshend, Larry Wagner,  Jeanne Widenmyer, Linda Wilson, and Angela Yerby were present.  Terry Blackstone, Roger Briney, Allen Bryant, Melvin Cockrell, Heather Cook, Judy Cook, Dan Gotthardt,  Ed Gotthardt, Kay Guy, Lisa Roberts, Anna Rundall, Pam Townshend, Nancy Wagner and Nick Wilson were excused.   

  III:   Minutes of the 4  February 2008 meeting (encl 2) have been posted.  There was a correction to Para V, 2 – changing the word batteries to units.  Janice Kauffman made a motion minutes be accepted.  Dan Townshend seconded the motion.  Motion carried. 

  IV:   Treasurer’s Report – Jeanne Widenmyer submitted the Treasurer’s Report (encl 3) through February 2008.  Income was $280.00; expenditures totaled $3432.19.  Barbara Darden made a motion the report be accepted as submitted.  Janice Kauffman seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   

  V:     1st Lieutenant’s Report – Janice Kauffman

  1.          Would like everyone to try a shirt on before you leave.  We will get more if necessary.  Would like the shirts to remain here, ready for special occasions. 

  2.          Have received a grant from Wal-Mart for $1000.00.  This will cover the cost of three GPS units. 

  3.     The inventory of drug boxes must be done next Wednesday.  Will pass the paperwork on to Ed.

  4.        Have received $500.00 from Food Lion; to be used for education.

  5.        Beginning Saturday, 1 March 2008 , the testing will begin for all ALS providers whose certification expires after 1 June 2008 .   ALS providers are required to take the test within the three to six month period prior to submitting their State recertification package.  Providers who do not successfully meet the previous criteria will be subject to State recertification testing.  It will be announced when the testing for the BLS providers will begin.  Providers with the enhanced level of certification will need to take the ALS test.

  6.      We would like to get back to monthly training.  Dave Rundall suggested subject matter cover material needed for CEU credit.  Consensus was that Sunday afternoon would be the best time to do this.    Suggestion was made to provide snacks as an incentive for participation.

  VI:     Vehicle Officer’s Report  – Herb Fowler     Everything is up and running.

  VII:     Cadet Report – Linda Wilson 

  1.      Did well with the pancake supper.  Grossed $400.00; net was between $220.00 and $250.00

  2.      Reminder – car wash scheduled for 29 March, 0830 till noon .

  VIII:     President’s Report – Larry Wagner

  1.      Thanked those that helped with the pancake supper.   Linda Wilson noted that her Aunts had been a big help.

  2.   Have submitted paperwork for a grant from Phillip Morris.  If approved, will consider replacing the heat pump/air conditioning unit   We are also in need of some new radios.  Have a grant request that will go to the State that could cover the radios.

  3.      Callao is planning training on farm machinery extrication later this month.

  4.      Callao Fire Department is organizing a course for incident managers.   This  class is needed by all fire and rescue departments.  There will be a limited number of slots.

  5.      Discussed the upcoming Mass Casualty exercise.  Each fire and rescue department will hold a unit back.  Need people who are willing to be on the standby crew as well as those who want to participate.  Coffee and doughnuts will be served in the morning.  Lunch will also be provided. 

  IX:       Auxiliary Report – Linda Wilson

  1.        Monthly Bingo will begin again this coming Friday night.  Will need some help setting up.

  2.        Have a bake sale scheduled for the 21st , in front of  EVB in Heathsville, 0830 till noon .     

  3.    A country music fund raiser is scheduled for 12 April.  Doors open at 1700, music starts at 1800.   The band  Wild County ’ will be performing.  Admission is $5.00.  Food will be available. 

  X:        Infection Control – Linda Wilson    Discussed the meeting she recently attended in Norfolk and immunizations recommended for squad members.  We will be clarifying what is required versus what is recommended.  Additional info will be forthcoming.   

  XI:       Jeanne Widenmyer made a motion the meeting adjourn at 2010.  Herb Fowler seconded the motion.   Motion carried.  The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 2 April 2008 , at 1930 hours.

  XII:     Follow-up –  Para X/Infection Control – required inoculations

      Enclosures 3

(1)    Attedance w/d

(2)     Minutes/Feb 08 w/d

(3)     Treasurer’s rpt/Feb 08

 

Respectfully Submitted

      Barbara A. Darden