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 Dan Townshend on Wednesday, 5 September 2007, at 1930 hours.

II:   Attendance (encl 1) - Devin Basye, Roger Briney, Heather Cook, Judy Cook, Barbara Darden, Ed Gotthardt, Rebekah Haynie, Danny Jackson, Diane Jackson, Janice Kauffman, Jeff Newsome, Garfield Parker, David Rundall, Bradley Townshend, Dan Townshend, Larry Wagner, Linda Wilson, Nick Wilson, Jeanne Widenmyer, and Angela Yerby were present.   Alice Bird, Terry Blackstone, Allen Bryant, Cindi deCapiteau, Dan Gotthardt, Tina New, Lisa Roberts, Anna Rundall, Paul Ryan, Pam Townshend, Nancy Wagner, and Aaron Wilson were excused.

Ill:   Minutes of the 9 August 2007 meeting (encl 2) have been posted. Larry Wagner made a motion minutes be accepted as submitted. Dan Townshend seconded the motion. Minutes approved.

IV:   Treasurer's Report - Jeanne Widenmyer provided the Treasurer's Report (encl 3) through August 2007. Larry Wagner made a motion the report be accepted as submitted. Devin Basye seconded the motion. Motion carried.

V:    Captain's Report-David Rundall

1.   Will be running calls again.

2.    Contract for life pack system has been accomplished.

3.    Decision on warranty contract for auto pulse system will be held until it can be
              researched.

VI:   1 st Lieutenant's Report - Ed Gotthardt

1.              The radio batteries are in Fredericksburg awaiting pickup.

2.              The emergency vests have come in.

3.                 Janice Kauffman, Nick Wilson and myself attended the recent Task Force
                         Training.

4.        Janice Kauffman and I attended the Volunteer Rescue Squad District Meeting in Deltaville. We have been asked to host the next meeting.   Ed Gotthardt made a motion we host the 17 November meeting here. Barbara Darden seconded the motion. Motion carried. Auxiliary will be asked if they can assist.

5.    Reported on equipment acquired from a member that has been dropped from the rolls. Devin will assist in getting other                outstanding items returned.

VII:   2nd Lieutenant's Report - Devin Basye/thanked Squad for kindness extended to hi; family during the recent loss of his                                                              grandmother.

VIII:   Training Officer's Report - Janice Kauffinan

1.  Sign up sheets for football games have been posted.

2.         CPR Class has been rescheduled for 13 October, 1100 hours.

3.             The wipe off boards have been ordered.

4.             Planning a short MCI drill following this meeting.

5.             Richmond County is asking for a support team (an ALS and a BLS) on 30
                     
September.

6.             EMT class starts this week at RGH.

7.              Certification Program is coming up. Two of our Squad members are
                        considering taking it.

8.              Have two rooms reserved for the Symposium in Norfolk, 7-11 November.
                        Two or three more can sign up.

9.              Introduced Mr. Hudley, former Army Medic. Mr. Hudley is considering
                        joining Mid-County.

IX:      President's Report - Dan Townshend

1.  The County has provided us three cell phones. Feel we should research this
             
further prior to putting them on the vehicles.    Ed Gotthardt noted that the contract on the
              old phones has been cancelled.

2.   Because of work schedule, will be unable to attend the October meeting.

X:     Vice President's Report - Larry Wagner

1.   Updated members on replacing sign on Hwy 360. Would like a committee of
three to research this, and also to determine if a grant could tie into some of the cost.
Anticipate the sign costing between $3000.00 and $5000.00. Committee will consist of
Jeff Newsome, Paul Ryan, Pam Townshend and Larry Wagner. Larry Wagner will chair
the committee.
  Angela Yerby noted the Auxiliary should be consulted prior to final decision being made on the sign.

2.    The County will soon have a part time grant writer. We may be able to utilize
this service from time to time.

XI:     Building Committee - Ed Gotthardt noted the ice machine must be replaced. We are in he process of researching for the               best product.

XII:   Cadet Report - Judy Cook

1.   Thanked everyone for their support with the recent car wash.

2.    The Cadets have been approached to see if they want to sell fruit
this fall. FFA will no longer be doing this.

XIII: Auxiliary Report - Linda Wilson announced bake sales are scheduled for  September and 16 November. Bingo will be held on         5 October. The chicken dinner is now scheduled for 28 October.

XIV    Conclusions -

1.  Para V 2, contract done for life pack system

2.  Para VI 4, will host District Meeting on 17 November

XV:     Follow-up —

1.  Para V 3, warranty contract for auto pulse system

2.   Para IX 1, decision on cell phones provided by County

3.    Para X, sign

4.     Para XI, replace ice machine

5.     Para XII, fruit sale/Cadets

XVI:    Danny Jackson made a motion the meeting adjourn at 2030 hours. Barbara Darden seconded the motion. Motion carried. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 3 October 2007, at 1930 hours.

Enclosures 3

Respectfully Submitted

Barbara A. Darden                                          3