President Eric Smothers has scheduled his April Executive Committee Meeting of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association for Saturday and Sunday, April 6 th & 7 th , 2024. The meeting will be at the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department, 178 Springs Road, Grantsville, 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 Hampton Inn Frostburg, 11200 New Georges Creek Road, Frostburg, 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 301-689-1998 or use the following link. https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-
event/fbgmdhx-)md-239799f0-5d7d-49a9-9a1c0cc89e45c/ Rooms are $119.00 per night plus tax, using code OMD. Handicap Rooms have been included in the block.
The Allegany Garrett Counties Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association will be hosting a “Welcome Reception” on Friday Evening at the Frostburg Elks Community Room, 126 E Main Street, Frostburg, MD between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Food and Sodas will be provided. A bar will be provided by the Elks. Come by and see your friends and enjoy some refreshments and
have a chance to mingle with all. President Smothers announced for those not participating in the meeting on Saturday, April 6,
there will be an opportunity to go shopping. Further details will be announced at the Welcome Reception on Friday night.
Personnel from Grantsville VFD has advised that there will be a Hot Breakfast served at 8:00 a.m. and Hot Lunch on Saturday, April 6 th for a fee and they will also provide a Continental Breakfast on Sunday, April 7 th with a light lunch.
Also, attached you will find a copy of the proposed Agenda.
President Smothers has announced that the dress code for Saturday April 6, 2024 will be shirt and a tie. Sunday April 7 th Sunday, April 6 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 January 27,
2024. This gives the Data Systems Committee time to post the reports. A copy of the Agenda for Committees and EMSOF Partners reporting time, has been attached. 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.
As in the past, any budget request must be submitted to Chairman Stephan Cox at budget@msfa.org.
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.
