MSFA Weekly Report for County Associations and Partners

PDF: MSFA Weekly Report week ending 5.6..22

MSFA Name Change

As reported over the past two months, three member companies have submitted name
changes for the MSFA to be included on the ballot at Convention this year. Those names
are:

– “Maryland State Firefighters Association” – Kensington VFD
– “Maryland State Fire and EMS Association” – Norrisville VFC
– “Maryland State Volunteer Fire, Rescue and EMS Association – Rockville VFD

Voting Process

PLEASE NOTE: In order to accommodate the MSFA bylaws, the delegate who will be
casting the ballots must be present at the convention. The delegate (one per company) who
will be casting votes for their company MUST appear at registration during registration
hours Sunday or Monday – prior to voting – to verify their email address in order to receive
a ballot. Failure to check in at the registration desk and verify the email to receive a ballot
will result in that person not receiving a ballot to cast. No exceptions.

This is different from prior conventions where only the company needed to register.
*Again, please make certain the person that will cast your company’s ballot appears at
registration prior to the voting times to verify their email

IN ADDITION: We need all delegates to understand to the voting process:
There could be two rounds of voting for the name change and position of 2nd Vice President
as there are three candidates this year. Please pay attention to the conclusion of the 1st round
of balloting.

– During the 1st round of balloting for the name change, please select YES for the name
you prefer most.

The name with the most votes over 50% will be presented on the second ballot so in the
second round, only one name will appear. Although this name may not be your 1st choice, it
is the name that received the most votes and your YES vote will be needed to move it
forward.

The new name needs to have 2/3rd majority to pass in the second round. Should a 2/3rd vote
not be achieved, the ballot is ended and no change will take place.

Your Vote Counts and will guide the future of this association and the future of the
volunteer service across the State of Maryland!

MSFA 2022 Convention and Conference is Quickly Approaching!

**All Educational Seminars are now listed on the convention website under “Education”.
Please encourage participation among your members. There are over 55 classes to choose
from in all categories.

Register at: https://convention.msfa.org/calendar/category/education/list/
PLEASE NOTE WHAT’S NEW FOR THIS YEAR:

–Exhibit Hall times will be:
Sunday, June 19th 11am – 3pm
Monday, June 20th 9am – 4pm
Tuesday, June 21st 9am – 3pm

–There will be no Basket Bingo on Monday night.
–There will be no golf tournament this year.
–The parade will take place on Wednesday, June 22 at 1pm. There is no pre–registration
required. Registration is at the inlet on Wednesday morning.
–Jolly Roger Family Night is Monday June 20. See pricing and buy tickets on convention
website under “Events”
–Discounts will be available for Splash Mountain and the Inlet Amusement Park
–LAMSFA will hold their Business Meetings in “D” Hall
–Voting will begin on Monday immediately following the Nominations Session
–With multiple candidates for office, a second voting ballot may be needed.
–Flea Market tables will be available in the PAC Lobby on Sunday
–Fire and EMS Apparatus Parking during Convention week will be at the Jolly
Roger parking lot and NOT at the Convention Center

REMINDERS:

Reminder to Departments: Please be sure to get your online credentialing completed for
the 2022 Convention. There are still over 60 departments that have yet to register.
Companies will NOT be eligible to vote in the elections if they do not register.
*Emails for both the President of the Department as well as the Delegate Chair is a
required field on the form to ensure that we have the correct information for the emailing
of ballots for the online voting process. Please contact Secretary Cox If you have any
questions. Submit your credentials at: https://convention.msfa.org/registration/department–credentials/

Reminder to Businesses and Partners: Early Bird pricing has been extended to May 15th.
With the expansion of the Convention Center, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to
be one of the first vendors in the updated exhibit space! Spaces are filling up so register
today at: https://convention.msfa.org/registration/exhibitors/

—Registration and Move in for booth vendors will be SATURDAY 8am–11am

MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel
MSFA Weekly Report for County Associations and Partners
Week ending 5.6.2022
 MSFA Name Change
As reported over the past two months, three member companies have submitted name
changes for the MSFA to be included on the ballot at Convention this year. Those names
are:
– “Maryland State Firefighters Association” – Kensington VFD
– “Maryland State Fire and EMS Association” – Norrisville VFC
– “Maryland State Volunteer Fire, Rescue and EMS Association – Rockville VFD
Voting Process
PLEASE NOTE: In order to accommodate the MSFA bylaws, the delegate who will be
casting the ballots must be present at the convention. The delegate (one per company) who
will be casting votes for their company MUST appear at registration during registration
hours Sunday or Monday – prior to voting – to verify their email address in order to receive
a ballot. Failure to check in at the registration desk and verify the email to receive a ballot
will result in that person not receiving a ballot to cast. No exceptions.
This is different from prior conventions where only the company needed to register.
*Again, please make certain the person that will cast your company’s ballot appears at
registration prior to the voting times to verify their email
IN ADDITION: We need all delegates to understand to the voting process:
There could be two rounds of voting for the name change and position of 2nd Vice President
as there are three candidates this year. Please pay attention to the conclusion of the 1st round
of balloting.
– During the 1st round of balloting for the name change, please select YES for the name
you prefer most.
The name with the most votes over 50% will be presented on the second ballot so in the
second round, only one name will appear. Although this name may not be your 1st choice, it
is the name that received the most votes and your YES vote will be needed to move it
forward.
The new name needs to have 2/3rd majority to pass in the second round. Should a 2/3rd vote
not be achieved, the ballot is ended and no change will take place.

Your Vote Counts and will guide the future of this association and the future of the
volunteer service across the State of Maryland!
 MSFA 2022 Convention and Conference is Quickly Approaching!
**All Educational Seminars are now listed on the convention website under “Education”.
Please encourage participation among your members. There are over 55 classes to choose
from in all categories.
Register at: https://convention.msfa.org/calendar/category/education/list/
PLEASE NOTE WHAT’S NEW FOR THIS YEAR:
–Exhibit Hall times will be:
Sunday, June 19th 11am – 3pm
Monday, June 20th 9am – 4pm
Tuesday, June 21st 9am – 3pm
–There will be no Basket Bingo on Monday night.
–There will be no golf tournament this year.
–The parade will take place on Wednesday, June 22 at 1pm. There is no pre–registration
required. Registration is at the inlet on Wednesday morning.
–Jolly Roger Family Night is Monday June 20. See pricing and buy tickets on convention
website under “Events”
–Discounts will be available for Splash Mountain and the Inlet Amusement Park
–LAMSFA will hold their Business Meetings in “D” Hall
–Voting will begin on Monday immediately following the Nominations Session
–With multiple candidates for office, a second voting ballot may be needed.
–Flea Market tables will be available in the PAC Lobby on Sunday
–Fire and EMS Apparatus Parking during Convention week will be at the Jolly
Roger parking lot and NOT at the Convention Center
REMINDERS:
Reminder to Departments: Please be sure to get your online credentialing completed for
the 2022 Convention. There are still over 60 departments that have yet to register.
Companies will NOT be eligible to vote in the elections if they do not register.
*Emails for both the President of the Department as well as the Delegate Chair is a
required field on the form to ensure that we have the correct information for the emailing
of ballots for the online voting process. Please contact Secretary Cox If you have any
questions. Submit your credentials at:
https://convention.msfa.org/registration/department–credentials/
Reminder to Businesses and Partners: Early Bird pricing has been extended to May 15th.
With the expansion of the Convention Center, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to
be one of the first vendors in the updated exhibit space! Spaces are filling up so register
today at: https://convention.msfa.org/registration/exhibitors/
—Registration and Move in for booth vendors will be SATURDAY 8am–11am