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20240817 Reports to the Executive Committee

President Carey has scheduled his first Executive Committee Meeting of the Maryland State Firefighters Association for Saturday and Sunday, August 17th and 18th , 2024. The meeting will be at Union Bridge Volunteer Fire Company, 8 West Locust Street, Union Bridge, 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 Hotel, 451 WMC 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 $125.00 per night plus tax, using code MSFA.

President Carey has announced that the dress code for Saturday, August 17 will be Business Casual Pants and Shirt. Sunday, August 18th will be Dress Pants, Coat and Tie.

A welcome reception has been planed for Friday Evening at the Union Bridge Social Hall between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come by and see your friends and enjoy some refreshments and have a chance to mingle with all.

Attached you will find a copy of the agenda for both Saturday and Sunday.

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 August 10, 2024. 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.

As in the past, any budget request must be submitted to Chairman Stephan Cox at budget@msfa.org.  Additional information will be forthcoming.

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.

Executive Committee Meeting Agenda August 17th and 18th, 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 meeting in advance of the 0900 start of the Executive Committee meeting. **

Updated August 3, 2024

Saturday August 17, 2024:              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 President
Board of Trustees
Executive Committee Members
State Partners and Guest

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 Reports                                              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 1st Vice President
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 Marshall                         Jason Mowbray, Acting Fire Marshal
MD 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 Chief’s 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
Financial Team Report:
Treasurer’s Report                                   Treasurer Ron Siarnicki
Financial Secretary’s Report                 Financial Secretary Mitch Vocke
Budget Chair’s Report                            Steve Cox, PP
Financial – Ron Siarnicki                      Presented with Treasurer’s Report
Budget and Revenue Committee          Steve Cox, PP
Ways and Means Committee                 Mitch Vocke
Volunteer Company Assistance Fund  Joseph Antoszewski

Legislative Branch –  Skip Carey President
Legislative Committee                                           Robert Phillips
Special committee-MSFA name change            Teresa Ann Crisman
Fed. Legislative Oversight Sub-committee       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 Executive Chair
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 Executive Vice Chair
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

Sunday August 18, 2024:       Dress Pants, 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 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 President
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 Sub-committee              Randy Smith, Vice Chair
Exhibits Sub-committee                          Wylie Donaldson, Vice Chair
Financial Sub-committee                         Robert Jacobs, PP, Vice Chair
Production Sub-committee                      Doyle Cox
Program Sub-committee                          Ken Bush, Vice Chair
Education and Seminars Sub-committee    Kate Loveless, Vice Chair

MSFA Fire Prevention & Life Safety Branch – Robert Phillips
Fire Prevention & Life Safety Committee               Teresa Crisman
Miss Fire Prevention Sub-Committee                     Lori Denbow, Vice Chair
Jr. Miss Fire Prevention Sub-Committee                Sarah Paul
Risk Watch Sub-Committee                                        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 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                 Clarence “Chip” Jewell
Past President’s Committee                                      Roger Steger, PP
Risk Management Committee                                   Clarence “Chip” Jewel

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                                  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 – Malcom Faust Executive Vice Chair
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 /Partners / 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:                                  All Executive Committee members
Comments from the President, Vice-Presidents:                               Skip Carey, Charlie Simpson, Bill Faust
Benediction / Adjournment                                                     Chief Chaplain John Long / Assistant Chaplain
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING IS December 14 & 15, 2024 at Berlin FC

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