MSFA Executive Committee Meeting, 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
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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
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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**