Scottsville Volunteer Rescue Squad
Minutes of the general meeting of 03/06/07
Meeting called to order: President James MacDonald called the meeting to order at 20:18
hours, at which time the Secretary circulated a sign-in sheet for membership roll.
President’s Report (J. MacDonald):
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Thanks to everyone for attending Jackie’s “family night" and funeral.
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Formal retirement of 746 at a ceremony at a later date
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Pins for Squad members thanks to Kim and Willie
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Jackie’s death notice to VAVRS newsletter
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An article being submitted to Scottsville Monthly on Jackie entitled “A Life of Service."
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Frances has been nominated to serve the remainder of Jackie’s term on the BOD – the
nomination must be posted for one month as the recommendation of the nominating
committee. I have not asked Frances if she is wiling, but would like the approval of the
membership and the vote at the April General Membership Meeting before approaching
her.
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Congratulations to Josh Wright for passing his EMT
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Article being submitted to Scottsville Monthly on the donation of old 707 to the Squad in
NC (defer to Larry Antonacci)
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Flyers to be posted re: recruitment
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Recruitment brochure underway thanks to ACFR, need pictures.
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Daily Progress will list us as a volunteer agency monthly.
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Will attempt to get TV spot, similar to Stony Point’s
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Controlled burn standby for SVRS training this Saturday, the 17
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Bike Race Standby on Sunday, March 25
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($1000 donation from Velo Cluib)
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Additional help needed for Saturday night coverage. Thanks to Phyllis, Gene, Joe,
Ricky, Karen, Beanie, Travis, and Emilie.
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Email listing for members only.
Vice President’s report (Jeremy Graybill)
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One new candidate in the works, Rodney Hammack (associate), husband of Stacy
Maddox of the Wednesday night crew.
Secretary’s Report (Karen Ward) – no report
Treasurer’s Report (Brandis Roman)
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Tracy Cersley will be the squad’s new accountant
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Mail fund drive was discussed, changes to be made, such as pictures and layout. Extra
inserts will be looked into and priced. Mail out will be April and June. Squad photos:
Calls will start in August.
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Website update
BOD Report (Phyllis Johnson): no report
Report by Chief RC 7 (Tammy Johnson)
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Tammy and Larry talked about their trip to NC and the donation of the old 707. Article of
donation is posted on the bulletin board for everyone to see.
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Email on SVFD live burn on Saturday, March 17
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. Dinner served. Volunteers needed for
rehab.
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Standbys: 2007 Horseshoe Bend concert Sept 7
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and 8
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, Bike Race March 25
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, ($1000
donation to squad), water standby at Walnut Creek
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Dogwood Parade April 21
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two units 709 and 706, Steven Morris will drive 709
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EMS Week: May 20
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-26th. Does our agency want to staff. TJEMS board, hospitals, and
other vendors
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Donations on board posted in Jackie’s name
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Daily Check sheets for trucks: have been updated with the help of AVFR (Matt) day
crew. Series of check sheets: jump bags, Daily check sheets, outside/inside
compartments
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Car III clarifications: if call is in Albemarle County tones will automatically go out, but if in
Nelson, Fluvanna, or Buckingham, crew has to request tone when leaving the building.
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Thank you to those who have responded to off duty calls. Asking other members to help
with these calls.
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ECC line up sheets: Please remember to fill out and fax in as soon as you are in the
building. If you leave the building please send another line up to update them so if it is
an empty building
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Office of EMS complaint lodged, calls not being covered. Can lose agency license.
Someone needs to cover calls, only a handful of people have been running off duty calls,
members were asked to help with these calls. Some mornings from 4 am to 6 am the
building is empty but we need to cover the calls. Fire Department shouldn’t always cover
the calls. Duty officers and Fire Department to meet on situation to discuss what needs
to be done for an empty building. Mac and Karen are working on recruiting drivers.
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Please keep Lisa Napier in your thoughts while on medical leave.
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Joe Jordan is recovering well
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Steve Besecker is recovering but is pushing to come back
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Mac is filling in as duty officer for Jackie Moore
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EMS supplies – Frances came in and worked on the closet, and we hope she will
continue to do so
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Auxiliary was discussed in Executive Meeting to see where we are with the group
Motion for Adjounrment: Beanie made a motion for adjournment in the honor of Jackie Moore.
The motion was carried by the membership and the meeting was adjourned at 21:27 hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen R. Ward
Secretary
3/25/07