All Officers, Committee Chairs, and Organization Representatives:
President Eric Smothers has scheduled his December Executive Committee Meeting of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association for Saturday and Sunday, December 2–3, 2023.
The meeting will be held at the Westminster Fire Engine & Hose Company No. 1, Inc., 28 John Street, Westminster, 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 the Best Western Westminster, 451 Western Maryland College Drive, Westminster, 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 410-857-1900. Rooms are $112.00 per night plus tax, using code Maryland State Firemen’s Association. The last day to book a room is October 17, 2023.
A Welcome Reception has been planned for Friday evening at the Westminster Fire Engine & Hose Company No. 1, Inc., 28 John Street, Westminster, MD, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Come by, visit Westminster’s museum, enjoy light refreshments, and have a chance to mingle with your fellow members.
President Smothers announced that for those not participating in the meeting on Saturday, December 2, there will be an opportunity to go shopping. Further details will be announced at the Welcome Reception on Friday night.
Personnel from Westminster have advised that a hot breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, followed by a hot lunch available for a fee. A continental breakfast will also be provided on Sunday, December 3, along with a light lunch.
Attached you will find a copy of the proposed agenda.
President Smothers has announced that the dress code for Sunday, December 3, 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. All Committee Chairs, Organizations, and Agencies are reminded to submit their reports electronically to the Secretary’s Office at report@msfa.org no later than November 25, 2023. This gives the Data Systems Committee time to post the reports.
A copy of the agenda for Committees and EMSOF Partners reporting times 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 requests 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 to stay better informed and to update your members on the various emergency services issues being discussed by your association.
