Executive Committee Meeting Agenda

August 17–18, 2024
Hosted by Union Bridge VFD

From 0800–0850 hours, there is an opportunity for all committees to meet with their respective partners/members. Please schedule these meetings in advance of the 0900 start of the Executive Committee meeting.

Updated August 3, 2024

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Dress Code: Business Casual Pants & Shirt

0900 hrs – Call to Order – Chairman Roger A. Steger, Sr., PP
Invocation and Pledge to the Flag – Chief Chaplain John Long
Welcome Remarks – President Skip Carey
Representative from Union Bridge

Recognition of Officers and Guests – 2nd VP Bill Faust

• Past Presidents (announce year of presidency)

• Board of Trustees

• Executive Committee Members

• State Partners and Guests

LA-MSFA Officers Recognition – President Shari Steffen

• President Steffen introduces the LA-MSFA Officers and Past Presidents

Swearing-In Representatives – Past President Ben Kurtz

• Executive Committee – Buddy Sutton

• Assistant Secretary – Richard Koons

• Assistant Chaplains

Officers Reports

• 2nd Vice President’s Report – 2nd Vice President Bill Faust

• 1st Vice President’s Report – 1st Vice President Charlie Simpson

• President’s Report – President Skip Carey

• Executive Director’s Report – Director Kate Loveless

• Secretary’s Report – Secretary Doyle Cox, PP

• Chaplain’s Report – Chaplain John Long

LAMSFA Officers

• LA President’s Report – LAMSFA President Shari Steffen

• Senior Vice President – Joan Marshall

• Junior Vice President – Holly Trego

• Bessie Marshall Fund – LAMSFA

• Miss Fire Prevention – Madeline Mahan

• Miss Fire Prevention 1st Runner-up – Kaitlyn Lagano

Emergency Medical Services Branch – Charlie Simpson

• MSFA Emergency Medical Services – Eric Smothers

• ALS Sub-Committee – Marianne Wareheim

• BLS Sub-Committee – Susan Mott

• SEMSAC – Eric Smothers

MSFA Reports

• Board of Trustees Report – Chairman Jeff Clements

• 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 Marshal – Jason Mowbray, Acting Fire Marshal

• Maryland State Fire Prevention Commission – Ed Tochterman, Chair

• Maryland State Police Aviation Command – Major Tagliaferri

• EMS Board – Clay Stamp, Chair

• MIEMSS – Dr. Ted Delbridge, Executive Director

• MFRI – Mike Cox, Director

• MDEM – Russ Strickland, Secretary

• MD DNR Forestry Service – Chris Robertson, State Fire Supervisor

• Maryland Fire Chiefs Association – Bob Phillips, President

• Maryland Fire Rescue Memorial Foundation – Dennis Beard, President

• MDOT Field Training & Certification Manager – Kevin Fox

Lunch (approximately 1200 hours)
Prayer for Lunch – Chief Chaplain John Long / Assistant Chaplain

Call back to order approximately 1 hour after prayer

Financial Branch – Steve Cox, PP

• Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Ron Siarnicki

• Financial Secretary’s Report – Financial Secretary Mitch Vocke

• Budget Chair’s Report – Steve Cox, PP

• Budget and Revenue Committee – Steve Cox, PP

• Ways and Means Committee – Mitch Vocke

• Volunteer Company Assistance Fund – Joseph Antoszewski

Legislative Branch – Skip Carey

• Legislative Committee – Robert Phillips

• Special Committee – MSFA Name Change – Teresa Ann Crisman

• Federal Legislative Oversight Subcommittee – Harve ED Woods

• Fire Laws Books – Mark Bilger, PP

• 17 State Circle Committee – Frank Underwood, PP

• Out of State Event Coordinator – Robert Cumberland, PP

Administrative Branch – Roger A. Steger, Sr., PP

• Constitution and By-Laws Committee – Lee Lutz

• Grants Committee – Dave Lewis, PP

• Sergeant at Arms – Laura Woods

• Investigation Committee – Ron Block

MSFA Training & Safety Branch – Mark Bilger, PP

• MSFA Training Committee – Tim Delehanty

• MICRB

• MFRETC

• MFSPQB – Donald Howard, Chief Mike Robinson, Bob Rose

• Safety Committee – Mark Bilger, PP

• High School Tech Program – Dan Stevens

• Rural Water Supply Committee – Steve Barry

• Standards Committee – Ken Bush

MSFA Resource Management Branch – Dale Fishack

• MDEM Fire Service Personnel Group – Bill Hildebrand

• Search and Rescue Committee – Mike Berna

• MCAC – Dave Engel

1600 hours – Benediction – Chief Chaplain John Long / Assistant Chaplain
Adjournment until Sunday morning 0900 start

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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Dress Code: Dress Pants, Coat & Tie

From 0800–0855 hours, there is an opportunity for all committees to meet with their respective partners/members. Please schedule these meetings in advance.

0900 hrs – Call to Order – Chairman Roger A. Steger, Sr., PP
Invocation and Pledge to the Flag – Chief Chaplain John Long
Welcome Remarks – President Carey (presentation to the host company)

Recognition of Officers and Guests – 2nd VP Bill Faust

• Past Presidents (announce year of presidency)

• Board of Trustees

• State Partners and Guests

LA-MSFA Officers Recognition – President Shari Steffen

• President Steffen introduces the LA-MSFA Officers and Past Presidents

Convention Branch – Randy Smith

• Convention & Conference Committee – Ron Siarnicki

• Administration Subcommittee – Randy Smith, Vice Chair

• Exhibits Subcommittee – Wylie Donaldson, Vice Chair

• Financial Subcommittee – Robert Jacobs, PP, Vice Chair

• Production Subcommittee – Doyle Cox

• Program Subcommittee – Ken Bush, Vice Chair

• Education and Seminars Subcommittee – Kate Loveless, Vice Chair

MSFA Fire Prevention & Life Safety Branch – Robert Phillips

• Fire Prevention & Life Safety Committee – Teresa Crisman

• Miss Fire Prevention Subcommittee – Lori Denbow, Vice Chair

• Jr. Miss Fire Prevention Subcommittee – Sarah Paul

• Risk Watch Subcommittee – Cynthia Wright-Johnson

• Residential Sprinkler Initiative Committee

Awards Branch – Lee Lutz

• Awards Committee – Doyle Cox, PP

• Firefighter of the Year Committee – William Lay, Vice Chair

• Hall of Fame Committee – Charlie Abrecht

• Robert Shimer, PP Administrative Award Subcommittee – 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 – Clarence “Chip” Jewell

• Past Presidents’ 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, Volunteer FF Room Committee – Frank Underwood, PP

• Marketing and Events Committee – Joel McCrea, PP

Resource Management Branch – Dale Fishack

• MDEM Fire Service Personnel – Bill Hildebrand

• Search and Rescue – Robert Phillips

• Fire Police – Kevin Albaugh

Transportation Branch – Malcolm Faust

• Transportation Committee – Wayne Tome (not attending)

• President’s Vehicles Committee – Mitch Vocke, Vice Chair

Member Benefits Branch – Stanley “Buddy” Sutton

• Reaching the Next Generation – John Denver, PP

• Recruitment & Retention – Bridget Weisharr

• Scholarship Committee – Barbara McCrea

• Cancer Support Committee – Susan Hilton

• 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/Partner/Appointed Positions Reports NOT on this agenda

Old Business

• Vote on tabled motion

New Business

• As presented

Good of the Order

• Reports from Executive Committee Members

• Comments from the President and Vice Presidents – Skip Carey, Charlie Simpson, Bill Faust

Benediction / Adjournment – Chief Chaplain John Long / Assistant Chaplain

Next Scheduled Meeting: December 14–15, 2024 at Berlin Fire Company

This agenda is subject to change as needed to include additional reports, action items, and/or business for the good of the organization.