| January 16, 2023
|
Doyle E. Cox, P.P.
Secretary |
All Officers, Committee Chairs and Organizations Representatives:
President Benjamin Kurtz has scheduled his February Executive Committee Meeting of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association for Saturday and Sunday, February 11th and 12th, 2023. The meeting will be at the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., 450 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, MD. The meeting will be called to order promptly at 9:00 a.m..
For those desiring to stay overnight, arrangements have been made at Quality Inn Solomons, 255 Lore Road, Solomons, MD. A block of rooms is being held for MSFA at a reduced rate. Each individual is responsible for making their own arrangements. For reservations, call 410-326-6303. Rooms are $89.00 per night plus tax, using code firefighters.
A “Welcome Reception” has been planned for Friday Evening, at the Hotel between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Come by and enjoy yourself and have a chance to mingle with all.
President Kurtz announced for those not participating in the meeting on Saturday, February 11th , there will be an opportunity to go shopping. Further details will be announced at the Welcome Reception on Friday night.
Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department personnel advised that there will be a Hot Breakfast and Hot Lunch on Saturday, February 11th for a fee and will provide a Continental Breakfast on Sunday, February 12th with a light lunch.
President Kurtz has announced that the dress code for Sunday, February 12th will be coat and tie.
Each Committee Chair and or Vice Chair should be prepared to give a verbal report to the Executive Committee on the activities of their Committee, as well as any upcoming events. You are also Reminded that All Committee Chairs, Organizations and Agencies must submit their reports electronically to the Secretary’s Office at report@msfa.org no later than February 4, 2023. This gives the Data Systems Committee time to post the reports. A copy of the Agenda for Committees and EMSOF Partners reporting time, will be forthcoming. You are also requested to have fifteen (15) copies of your report prepared for distribution prior to your reporting time and they should be turned into the Secretary’s Office as soon as possible.
Attached you will find a copy of the agenda for reporting on Saturday, February 11th and Sunday, February 12, 2023
As in the past, any budget request must be submitted to Chairman Stephan Cox at budget@msfa.org. Attached you will find a copy of the Budget Request and Amendment Form
Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings of the Executive Committee so that you can be better informed and you can update your members on the various emergency services issues that are being discussed by your association.
Respectfully submitted,
Doyle Cox, P.P., Secretary
Gene Aaron, Assistant Secretary
Shirley Copado, Assistant Secretary
Michelle Malin, Assistant Secretary
Charles Simpson, Assistant Secretary
Executive Committee Meeting Agenda February 11th and 12th, 2023
Hosted by Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
** From 0800 – 0855 hours, there is an opportunity for all committees to meet with their respective partners / members. Please schedule these meeting in advance of the 0900 start of the Executive Committee meeting. **
Saturday February 11, 2023: Casual Business Attire
0900 hours Call to Order Chairman Stephan Cox
Invocation and Pledge to the Flag Chief Chaplain Long / Chaplain
Welcome President Ben Kurtz & PFVFD President Hassler
Recognition of: 2nd VP Carey
Past Presidents
Board of Trustees
Executive Committee Members
Guests and State Partners
OFFICERS REPORTS:
President’s Report President Ben Kurtz
1st Vice President’s Report 1st Vice President Eric Smothers
2nd Vice President’s Report 2nd Vice President Skip Carey
Executive Director’s Report Director Tomanelli-Loveless
Secretary’s Report Secretary Doyle Cox, PP
Chaplin’s Report Chaplin Rev. John Long
LAMSFA OFFICERS
LA President’s Rpt. w/inductions LAMSFA President Malea Daughton
Bessie Marshall Fund Lori Dembow/Teresa Crisman
Miss Fire Prevention Caroline Little
Miss Fire Prevention 1st Runner-up Ashley Paulsen
MSFA Reports:
Board of Trustees Report Chairman Doug Alexander
Attorney’s Report Attorney Mike Farlow
Parliamentarian Report Parliamentarian Richard Brooks
Partners Reports:
- Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Becky Gilmore
Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshall SFM Brian Geraci
MD State Fire Prevention Commission Ed Tochterman
Maryland Aviation Command Major Tagliaferri
EMS Board Clay Stamp, Chair
MIEMSS Dr. Tim Chizmar / Dr. Ted Delbridge
MFRI Mike Cox, Director
MDEM Russ Strickland / Terry Thompson, PP
MD DNR Forestry Service Chris Robertson
Maryland Fire Chief’s Association J J Lynott, President
LUNCH (approximately 1200 hours)
Prayer for Lunch Chief Chaplain John Long / Chaplain
Call back to order approximately 1 Hour after Prayer
Financial Branch – Doug Simpkins
Financial Team Report:
Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Ron Siarnicki
Financial Secretary’s Report Financial Secretary Mitch Volke
Budget Chair’s Report Chairman Vice Chair Curfman
Financial – Ron Siarnicki Presented with Treasurer’s Report
Budget and Revenue Committee Steve Cox, PP
Ways and Means Committee Mitch Volke
Volunteer Company Assistance Fund Joseph Antoszewski
Legislative Branch – Ben Kurtz
Legislative Committee Robert Phillips
Special committee-MSFA name change Teresa Ann Crisman
Fed. Legislative Oversight Sub-committee Robert Cumberland, PP
Fire Laws Books Mark Bilger, PP
17 State Circle Committee Frank Underwood, PP
Out of State Event Coordinator Robert Cumberland, PP
Emergency Medical Services Branch – Eric Smothers
MSFA Emergency Medical Services Linda Dousa
ALS Sub-Committee Marianne Wareheim
BLS Sub-Committee Bill Dousa
SEMSAC Linda Dousa
MSFA Training and Safety Branch – Theresa Collins
MSFA Training Committee Diane May
MICRB Diane May
MFRETC Robert Cumberland, P.P.
MFSPQB Donald Howard
Safety Committee Mike LeCompte
High School Tech Program Dan Stevens
Rural Water Supply Committee Steve Barry
Standards Committee Ken Bush
MSFA Resource Management Branch – W. Newton “Skip” Carey
MDEM Fire Service Personnel Group Bill Hildebrand
Search and Rescue Committee Mike Berna
MCAC Dave Engel
MSFA Fire Prevention & Life Safety Branch – Robert Phillips
Fire Prevention & Life Safety Committee Teresa Crisman
Miss Fire Prevention Sub-Committee Lori Denbow
Jr. Miss Fire Prevention Sub-Committee Sarah Paul
Risk Watch Sub-Committee Cynthia Wright-Johnson
Residential Sprinkler Initiative Committee Robert Phillips
1600 hours: Benediction Chief Chaplin Long
Adjournment until Sunday morning 1000 start
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Sunday February 12, 2023: Business Attire (Coat & Tie)
** From 0800 – 0855 hrs., there is an opportunity for all committees to meet with their respective partners / members. Please schedule these meeting in advance of the 0900 start of the Executive Committee meeting. **
0900 hours Call to Order Chairman Stephan Cox
Invocation and Pledge to the Flag Chief Chaplain Long / Asst. Chaplain
Welcome Day 2 President Kurtz and Showell Fire Company
Convention Branch – Randy Smith
Convention & Conference Committee Ron Siarnicki
Administration Sub-committee Randy Smith
Exhibits Sub-committee Wylie Donaldson
Financial Sub-committee Robert Jacobs, PP
Production Sub-committee Thomas Mattingly, PP
Program Sub-committee Ken Bush
Education and Seminars Sub-committee Kate Tomanelli-Loveless
Administrative Branch – Chip Jewell
Constitution and By-Laws Committee Douglas Guare
Grants Committee Dave Lewis, PP
Sergeant at Arms Laura Woods
Awards Branch – Lee Lutz
Awards Committee Doyle Cox, PP
Firefighter of the Year Committee William Lay
Hall of Fame Committee Richard Smith
Robert Shimer, PP Admin. Award Sub-Committee Robert Jacobs, PP
Information / Technology Branch – Ron Block
Data Systems Committee Richard Snader
Public Address System Group Chris May
Strategic Initiatives Branch –Doug Simpkins
Strategic Planning Steering Committee Doug Simpkins
Past President’s Committee Roger Steger, PP
Risk Management Committee Clarence “Chip” Jewell
Public Information Branch – Tim Dayton
Public Relations Committee Ron Watkins
Volunteer Trumpet Committee Jonathan Dayton
Historical/Archives, Vol. FF Room Committee Frank Underwood, PP
Marketing and Events Committee John Denver, PP
Transportation Branch – Robbie Blackiston
Transportation Committee Wayne Tome
President’s vehicles Committee Mitch Volke
Member Benefits Branch – Stanley “Buddy” Sutton
Reaching the Next Generation John Denver, PP
Recruitment & Retention Jonathan Dayton
Scholarship Committee Lynn Hawkins
Cancer Support Committee Randi Beavers
National Volunteer Fire Council Dave Lewis, PP
Wills for Heroes Committee Attorney Mike Farlow
Incentive Program (LOSAP) Committee Rick Hemphill
Health and Wellness Committee Teresa Crisman
Branch / Committee Reports /Partners / Appointed Positions Reports NOT on this AGENDA
Old Business: As noted
New Business: As presented
Good of the Order: (President’s presentation to the host company)
Reports from Executive Committee Members: All Executive Committee members
Comments from the President, Vice-Presidents: Kurtz – Smothers-Carey
Benediction / Adjournment Chaplin John Long / Associates
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING IS April 1 – 2, 2023 @ Flintstone VFC
**This agenda is subject to change, as needed, to include addition reports, action items, and / or business for the good of this organization**
MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
BUDGET REQUEST & AMENDMENT FORM
2022-2023 YEAR
COMMITTEE NAME:
CHAIRPERSON:
ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
These are the proposed expenses that your committee will incur in the one year period of July 1 st, to June 30th and where the MSFA would be financially responsible. They are to include the items listed below as well as publications, scholarships, and/or any other materials given to the public or members of the Association. Requests for computers, printers, software, etc., are to be forwarded to the Data Systems Committee and not included in this request. Requests for awards should be forwarded to the Awards committee to be included in their budget. Awards will not be funded by the Convention Committee. Please list each proposed item and expense (in original column only unless this is an amendment) with any needed explanation. If SAFR Grant funds are requested, please identify in the appropriate column with an explanation below.
| EXPENSE
ITEM |
ORIGINAL REQUEST | AMENDED REQUEST | APPROVED AMOUNT | SAFER | ACCOUNT NUMBER |
| TOTAL |
EXPLANATION:
COMMITTEE INCOME
Please list the source and amount of all income which your committee will generate and turn over to the MSFA in the one year period of July 1 st to June 30th. If your committee is reimbursed for an award or the award is donated, you must coordinate the cost of that award with the Awards Committee. This is to include the sale of advertisements, raffle tickets, videos, patches, pins, clothing, and other items. Also include any cash donations which your committee expects to receive.
| INCOME
SOURCE |
ORIGINAL AMOUNT | AMENDED AMOUNT | APPROVED BUDGET | ACCOUNT NUMBER |
| TOTAL | $ |
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD EXTRA SHEETS TO EXPLAIN ANY AREAS! ALL FIGURES MUST BE ON THIS PAGE.
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO TURN ALL PROPERTY OVER TO
NEWLY APPOINTED CHAIRPERSONS AND TO COMMUNICATE BUDGET INFORMATION.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN IT BEFORE May 15th
TO: Stephan D. cox
MSFA Budget and Revenue Committee
17 Shannon Dr
Bel Air, MD 21014 msfa96@gmail.com or budget@msfa.org
** COMMITTEES NOT RETURNING A REOUEST BY MAY IS WILL NOT BE FUNDED!
Budget and Revenue Committee Review and Approval Date:
Budget and Revenue Committee Chairman:
Executive Committee Review and Approval Date:
