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Dec 03 2021

MSFA Executive Committee Meeting and Agenda, December 4th and 5th, 2021

November 12, 2021

Executive Committee Meeting December 4th and 5th  – Berlin – Agenda PDF

All Officers, Committee Chairs and Organizations Representatives:

President Joel McCrea has scheduled his next Executive Committee Meeting of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association for Saturday and Sunday, December 4th and 5th, 2021. The meeting will be at the Berlin Fire Company, Inc., 214 North Main Street, Berlin, MD. The meeting will be called to order promptly at 1000 hours.

For those desiring to stay overnight, arrangements have been made at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 12552 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, 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 410-213-7900. Rooms are $69.00 per night plus tax, using code MFA. Reservation must be made prior to November 13, 2021.

Berlin Fire Company has planned a “Welcome Reception” for Friday Evening, December 3, 2021 at the Fire Station from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come by and enjoy yourself and have a chance to mingle with all.

President McCrea announced for those not participating in the meeting on Saturday, December 4th, there will be an opportunity to go shopping. Further details will be announced at the Welcome Reception on Friday night.

Berlin Fire Company personnel advised that there will be a Hot Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday, December 4th for a fee and will provide a Continental Breakfast on Sunday, December 5th with a light lunch.

President McCrea has announced that the dress code for Sunday, December 5th, 2021 will be a collared shirt with a tie and the coat will be an optional.

President McCrea also indicated that the meeting will be available by Zoom for individuals that are unable to attend in person. If you are unable to attend and wish to participate in the meeting, use the following information to log into Zoom.

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Each Committee Chair or Vice Chair are encouraged 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 November 26th, 2021. 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.

Respectfully submitted,
Doyle Cox, P.P., Secretary
Gene Aaron, Assistant Secretary
Shirley Copado, Assistant Secretary
Michelle Malin, Assistant Secretary

Maryland State Firemen’s Association

Executive Committee Meeting Agenda December 4 -5, 2021

Hosted by Berlin Fire Company

** From 0845 – 1000 hrs., there is an opportunity for all committees to meet with their respective partners / members. Please schedule these meeting in advance of the 1000 start of the Executive Committee meeting. **

Saturday December 4, 2021:

1000 hours Call to Order Chairman Doug Simpkins

Invocation and Pledge to the Flag Chaplin Long / Asst. Chaplin

Welcome President McCrea and Berlin Fire Company

Recognition of: 2nd VP Smothers

Past Presidents

Board of Trustees

Executive Committee Members

Guests and State Partners

OFFICERS REPORTS:

President’s Report President Joel McCrea

1st Vice President’s Report 1st Vice President Ben Kurtz

2nd Vice President’s Report 2nd Vice President Eric Smothers

Executive Director’s Report Director Tomanelli-Loveless

Secretary’s Report Secretary Doyle Cox, PP

Chaplin’s Report Chaplin Rev. John Long

LAMSFA OFFICERS

LA President’s Rpt. w/inductions LAMSFA President Becky Wathem

Bessie Marshall Fund Patricia Dehmond, Kathy Knipple

Miss Fire Prevention Breanaa Reardon

Miss Fire Prevention 1st Runner-up Caitlyn Arhar

MSFA Reports:

Board of Trustees Report Chairman Doug Alexander

Attorney’s Report Attorney Mike Farlow

Parliamentarian Report Parliamentarian Richard Brooks

LUNCH (approximately 1200 hours)

Prayer for Lunch Chaplin John Long / Assistant

Call back to order approximately 1 Hour after Prayer

Page 1

Legislative Branch – Joel McCrea

Legislative Committee Robert Phillips

Special committee-MSFA name change Teresa Ann Crisman

Fed. Legislative Oversight Sub-committee Robert Cumberland, PP

Fire Laws Books Mark Bilger, PP

17 State Circle Committee Frank Underwood, PP

Out of State Event Coordinator Robert Cumberland, PP

PARTNERS

Emergency Medical Services Branch – Eric Smothers

MIEMSS / MSFA Emergency Medical Services Dr. Timothy Chizmar / Dr. Ted Delbridge

EMS Committee-combined with MIEMSS Rpt. Charles Simpson / Mark Bilger, PP

ALS Sub-Committee Marianne Wareheim

BLS Sub-Committee Bill Dousa

SEMSAC Linda Dousa

EMS Board Clay Stamp

R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Becky Gilmore

MSFA Training and Safety Branch – Dan Stevens

MFRI / MSFA Training Committee Mike Cox, Director

MICRB Diane May

MFRETC Robert Cumberland, P.P.

MFSPQB Donald Howard

Training Committee – Combined with MFRI Report

Safety Committee Mike LeCompte

High School Tech Program Dan Stevens

Rural Water Supply Committee Steve Barry

Standards Committee Ken Bush

MSFA Resource Management Branch – W. Newton “Skip” Carey

MDEM Russell Strickland / Terry Thompson, PP

MDEM Fire Service Personnel Group Bill Hildebrand

Search and Rescue Committee Mike Berna

MCAC Dave Engel

Maryland Aviation Command Major Tagliaferri

Maryland Fire Chief’s Association William Smith

MSFA Fire Prevention & Life Safety Branch – Robert Phillips

Fire Prevention & Life Safety Committee Teresa Crisman

Miss Fire Prevention Sub-Committee Lori Denbow

Jr. Miss Fire Prevention Sub-Committee Sarah Paul

Risk Watch Sub-Committee Cynthia Wright-Johnson

Residential Sprinkler Initiative Committee Robert Phillips

MD State Fire Prevention Commission Ed Tochterman

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Financial Branch – Doug Simpkins

Financial Team Report:

Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Ron Siarnicki

Financial Secretary’s Report Financial Secretary Mitch Volke

Budget Chairman’s Report Chairman Steve Cox, PP

Financial – Ron Siarnicki Presented with Treasurer’s Report

Budget and Revenue Committee Steve Cox, PP

Ways and Means Committee Mitch Volke

Volunteer Company Assistance Fund (VCAF) Joseph Antoszewski

MD DNR Forestry Service Chris Robertson

Maryland Military Department Major Gen. Timothy Gowan

Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshall SFM Brian Geraci

California Casualty Insurance Presentation

At this time we will entertain any PARTNERS to MSFA, who cannot make the Sunday meeting, up until 1600 hours.

1600 hours: Benediction / Adjournment until Sunday morning 1000 start Chaplin Long

Maryland State Firemen’s Association

Executive Committee Meeting Agenda December 4 – 5, 2021

Hosted by Berlin Fire Company

** From 0845 – 1000 hrs., there is an opportunity for all committees to meet with their respective partners / members. Please schedule these meeting in advance of the 1000 start of the Executive Committee meeting. **

Sunday December 5, 2021:

1000 hours Call to Order Chairman Doug Simpkins

Invocation and Pledge to the Flag Chaplin Long / Asst. Chaplin

Welcome Day 2 President McCrea and Berlin Fire Company

Convention Branch – Ben Kurtz

Convention & Conference Committee Ron Siarnicki

Administration Sub-committee C. Danny Davis, PP

Exhibits Sub-committee Wylie Donaldson

Financial Sub-committee Robert Jacobs, PP

Production Sub-committee Thomas Mattingly, PP

Program Sub-committee Ken Bush

Education and Seminars Sub-committee Kate Tomanelli-Loveless

Administrative Branch – Lee Lutz

Constitution and By-Laws Committee Douglas Guare

Grants Committee Dave Lewis, PP

Sergeant at Arms Laura Woods

Page 3

Awards Branch – Clarence “Chip” Jewell

Awards Committee Doyle Cox, PP

Firefighter of the Year Committee William Lay

Hall of Fame Committee Richard Smith

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 –Steve Cox

Strategic Planning Steering Committee Lee Lutz

Past President’s 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, Vol. FF Room Committee Frank Underwood, PP

Marketing and Events Committee John Denver, PP

Transportation Branch – Robbie Blackiston

Transportation Committee Wayne Tome

President’s vehicles Committee Mitch Volke

Member Benefits Branch – Stanley “Buddy” Sutton

Reaching the Next Generation John Denver, PP

Recruitment & Retention Jonathan Dayton

Scholarship Committee Dale Fishack

Cancer Support Committee Darby Byrd, PP LAMSFA

National Volunteer Fire Council Dave Lewis, PP

Wills for Heroes Committee Attorney Mike Farlow / Bruce Poole

Incentive Program (LOSAP) Committee Stu Carter

Branch / Committee Reports /Partners / Appointed Positions Reports NOT on this AGENDA

Old Business: As noted

New Business: As presented

Good of the Order: (President’s presentation to the host company)

Reports from Executive Committee Members: All Executive Committee members

Comments from the President, Vice-Presidents: McCrea – Kurtz – Smothers

Benediction / Adjournment Chaplin John Long / Associates

NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING IS MARCH 19 – 20, 2022 @ BOWLEYS QUARTERS VFD

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


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