02/25/2016—Reports to the Executive Committee

President Michael Davis has announced that his next meeting of the Executive Committee of the Maryland State Firemen's Association for Saturday, February 25th and Sunday, 26th, 2016 at the Junior Fire Company No. 2, 535 North Market Street, Frederick, MD. The meeting for Saturday will be called to order promptly at 0900 hours and end at 1500 hours. Sunday, the meeting will be called to order at 0900 hours and continuation until the business of the association is completed. Lunch will be served at noon.

For those desiring to stay overnight, arrangements have been made at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 5220 Westview Drive, Frederick, MD 21703. A block of rooms is being held for MSFA at a rate of $89. Each individual is responsible for making their own arrangements. For reservations, call 1-301-631-2000 group code "MSFC" or "Maryland State Firemen".

A "Welcome Reception" is planned for Friday Evening, February 24th at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 5220 Westview Drive, Frederick, MD between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. where you will have a chance to mingle with all. The room number will be announced at a later time.

A Continental Breakfast will be offered by the members of the Junior Fire Company No. 2 on Saturday and Sunday starting at 0700 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Lunch will be provided at Juniors Fire Company Saturday at a cost of $5.00 and on Sunday by donation.

President Davis and the 125th Anniversary Committee has announced there will be Firemen's Ball at the City of Frederick Armory, which is now the William Talley Recreation Center, 121 North Bentz Street, starting at 1800 hours. Let's have some fun with the Ball and come dressed for the occasion or come dressed in your 1890 Period attire. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served from 1830 hours to 1900 hours. Bar opens at 1800 and closes at 1900, reopening at 2000 hours. Enjoy the dance and music provided by the Stick Time Band. Beer, wine and soda provided, BYOB for alcohol.

Remember - All Committee Chairs, Organizations and Agencies are reminded that your reports must be sent electronically to the Secretary's Office at report@msfa.org no later than February 18, 2017. You are also requested to have fifteen (15) copies of your report prepared for distribution prior to your reporting time and should be turned into the Secretary's Office as soon as possible.

Attached you will find a copy of the Agenda for Saturday, February 25th and Sunday, February 29th. If any adjustments are needed, please contact Executive Committee Rick Hemphill.

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 updated on the various emergency services issues, to better serve the citizens of Our Great State.

Respectfully submitted,

Doyle E. Cox

Doyle Cox, P.P., Secretary
Leonard T. King, Sr., P.P., Secretary Emeritus
Joseph A. Cooper, Assistant Secretary Emeritus
Shirley Copado, Assistant Secretary
Nancy Cox, Assistant Secretary
Diana Gunther, Assistant Secretary
Nancy Scott, Assistant Secretary
Thomas W. Scott, III, Assistant Secretary