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I: The General Business Meeting of Mid-County Volunteer Rescue Squad was
called to order at the
II: Attendance (encl 1) – Roger Briney, Melvin Cockrell, Heather Cook, Judy Cook, Barbara Darden, Herbert Fowler, Ed Gotthardt, Rebekah Haynie, Danny Jackson, Diane Jackson, Janice Kauffman, Tina New, David Rundall, Paul Ryan, Beverly Townshend, Bradley Townshend, Dan Townshend, Pam Townshend, Larry Wagner, Nancy Wagner, Linda Wilson, Nick Wilson, Jeanne Widenmyer, and Angela Yerby were present. Devin Basye, Alice Bird, Terry Blackstone, Allen Bryant, Cindi deCapiteau, Dan Gotthardt, Lisa Roberts, Anna Rundall, Paul Ryan, and Aaron Wilson were excused.
III: Minutes of the 5 September 2007 meeting (encl 2) have been posted. Jeanne Widenmyer made a motion minutes be accepted as submitted. Herbert Fowler seconded the motion. Minutes approved.
IV: Treasurer’s Report – Jeanne Widenmyer provided the Treasurer’s Report (encl 3) through September 2007. Income in September was $431.05; expenditures totaled $2,410.56. Herbert Fowler made a motion the report be accepted as submitted. Janice Kauffman seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V: Captain’s Report – David Rundall
1. Life packs have been reprogrammed.
2. Melvin Cockrell; has been released to run as an EMT. Reminded members that
ALS support should be requested whenever you suspect there might be a problem.
3. Decision was made not to extend the warranty contract on the Auto Pulse
System.
VI: 1st Lieutenant’s Report – Ed Gotthardt
1. We have received the new radio batteries.
2. The emergency vests have come in.
3. The ice machine has been installed and is running.
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VII: Training Officer’s Report – Janice Kauffman
1. Web site is up-to-date.
2. CPR class is scheduled for 13 October, 1100 hours. Get your name on the list if you need the class.
3. Have sent squad member an E-mail re flu shots.
4. Home coming has been moved to 3 November. All of the remaining games are covered.
5. We have received the wipe off boards.
6. There will be a short in-service following this meeting for members who need help in how to set up IVs.
7. Devin has advised the September call summary will be posted tonight.
VIII: President’s Report – Dan Townshend
1. A special Board of Directors meeting was called in September to authorize
an emergency expenditure to replace the defunct ice machine (encl 4). Three bids were received. An expenditure of $3,186.65 was approved to replace the worn out parts of the machine and to add a water filter.
2. The County has taken back the three cell phones we received last month.
There was an error on their part; we should not have received the phones.
3. There will be an EMS Memorial Dedication this Sunday, 1300 hours, in front
of the Sheriffs’ Office. Mid County donated money towards this project. Would like as many as can to attend. Will have a unit on the scene.
4. The Board of Directors received a request from the Sheriffs’ Department to
authorize permission for them to use the work out room here. Larry Wagner made a motion we give permission. Nancy Wagner seconded the motion. Motion carried. A letter of understanding between Mid County and the Sheriffs’ Department will be developed prior to this starting.
5. Presented a letter from Beverly Townshend requesting a leave of absence until July 2008. Ed Gotthartd made a motion we accept the request. Barbara Darden seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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6. We need to form three committees; Chistmas Party, Nominations,
and Building Maintenance.
a. Christmas Party Committee = Paul Ryan, Dianne Jackson, Rebekah
Haynie, Tina New, and Janice Kauffman. The Christmas Party is scheduled for 8 December.
b. Nominations Committee = Nancy Wagner, Danny Jackson, and Barbara
Darden.
c. Building Maintenance Committee = Paul Ryan, Chairman, Larry
Wagner, and Danny Jackson.
IX: Vice President’s Report – Larry Wagner
1. Discussed the importance of health care workers being inoculated for flu and Hepatitis B and also to have the TB test (encl 5).
3. The Auxiliary has agreed to do the dinner for the District VA Volunteer Rescue
Squad meeting we will be hosting on 17 November. They will need help with set up and clean up. Dinner is scheduled for 5:30.
X: Infection Control – Linda Wilson There is some confusion as to whether a booster shot for Hepatitis B is needed after 10 years. She will get this information.
XI: Cadet Report – Judy Cook
1. Cadets would like to do a pancake supper or a spaghetti supper sometime in
November. Nancy Wagner suggested checking with the Auxiliary prior to scheduling to be sure this will not interfere with their plans.
2. Cadets are also considering a dance on a Friday or Saturday night.
XII: Auxiliary Report – Linda Wilson
1. A bake sale is scheduled for November. 16. Bingo will be held on 5 October and 2 November. The chicken dinner is now scheduled for 28 October.
2 Phone calls have started for the photo fund raiser.
XIII: New Business – noted the donation received from Rebekah Haynie’s mother, ‘Miss Mary’, in thanks for the kindness she received from several Squad members during her recent illness.
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XIV Conclusions –
1. Para V, 3 - warranty on Auto Pulse System will not be renewed
2. Para VIII, 1 – emergency expenditure for ice machine approved
3. Para VIII, 4 – granted permission for Sheriffs’ Department personnel to use
work out room
4. Para VIII, 5 – approved LOA for Beverly Townshend
5. Para VIII, 6 – approved formation of Christmas Party Committee, Nominations Committee, and Building Maintenance Committee
XV: Follow-up –
XVI: Jeannie Widenmyer made a motion the meeting adjourn at 2030 hours. Rebekah Haynie seconded the motion. Motion carried. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 7 November 2007, at 1930 hours.
Enclosures 5
(1) attendance
(2) minutes/Sept 07 meeting
(3) Treasurer’s rpt
(4) Ice machine documentation
(5) Inoculation info
Respectfully Submitted
Barbara A. Darden
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