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NOVEMBER M I N U T E S
NEXT MEETING
The
The 711th Sabine Neches Chiefs Association meeting was hereby called to order at
Scott Kerwood gave the invocation.
Steve Curran led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Self-introductions were made and Host, Chris Demas with Stat-Care Ambulance welcomed the membership.
The following SNCA Officers were excused:
CORRESPONDANCE – None
TREASURERS REPORT
Information compiled by John Owens, Sec./Treasurer with the assistance of John Avery, PAFD
Balance as of
Checking: $14,429.13
CD $ 4,967.86
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Total Balance $19,396.99
A motion was made by Tom Collwell and seconded by Vernon Pierce to approve the report from the Treasurer. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
President Bolton discussed the up-coming election to fill the Board of Directors Positions that are open. The election will be held at the December meeting. The following Board Positions are up for election:
Secretary-Treasurer: currently held by John Owens
Sergeant at Arms: currently held by Vernon Pierce
One of the Fire Director Positions: currently held by
One of the Industry Director Positions: currently held by Doug Jones
One of the Police Director Positions: currently held by
The At-Large Position: currently held by
The Health Director Position: currently held by Cindy Powers
The following nominations have been received: (all nominations have been confirmed as voting members of their respective entities).
08-09 Secretary-Treasurer: Terry Basham
Tom Colwell
08-09 Sergeant-At-Arms
08-09 Fire Director
08-09 Industry Director Mark Czerwiec
Doug Jones
08-09 Police Director
08-09 At-Large Director
08-09
08-09 Health Director Cindy Powers
Written ballots will be available for the election at the regularly scheduled December meeting. As per Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution, “Spaces for write-in candidates shall be provided on the election ballot”. “The slate (list) of nominations shall be presented to the membership at this meeting, and the President shall provide the membership the opportunity to make nominations from the floor, or accept the slate as presented. Should the floor nominations be made, the Nominations Committee Chairman shall insure that the prospective candidate(s) meet the qualifications for elected office in the Association prior to a vote being taken”.
Tommy advised that he will oversee the aforementioned election, with committee members assisting.
NOTE: All programs are subject to change at a moment's notice due to changes of emergencies, conflicts in scheduling, etc.
March 23-27, 2009 Industrial Fire World Conference
Beaumont, Texas
April 6-10, 2009 Hurricane Conference
Austin, Texas
www.hurricanemeeting.com
April 19-23, 2009 Williams Foam School
Beaumont, Texas
www.williamsfire.com
Nov 22-25, 2009 Texas EMS conference
Ft. Worth, Texas
http://www.texasemsconference.com/texas_ems_2009.htm
For Calendar Updates or Additions, or more info regarding Training and Education, Please email Elgin Browning at ebrowning@gt.rr.com
Nominations were received prior to the deadline of October 31st. The Board of Directors confirmed the nominations and awards for the following categories:
Outstanding Member: Presented to a member in recognition of exemplary performance relating to emergency management, emergency response, or emergency related duties or program administration.
Community Service: Presented to any person who has provided leadership, guidance, facilities, equipment, or support to an Emergency Response Program, a Community, or the Profession in the furtherance of emergency response activities.
Distinguished Service: Presented to the Outgoing President
Special Awards: The Awards Committee may recommend any Special Awards in recognition of contributions made in the advancement of Emergency Management, Emergency Response, or Public Safety.
The SNCA Awards will be presented at the annual Bosses Night Dinner on
Inventory:
Bosses Night is scheduled for December 8th (second Monday in December) at the Brad Club. Social Hour will run
David has requested that each member give him an estimate of how many people will attend from their respective entities so he can continue making preparations for the event. If you have not already given David this information at the November meeting, you can email David at dfrenzel@orangefd.com
Programs are scheduled through February of next year. However, Bryant welcomes any prospective Programs for the remainder of the year.
Should any member have an idea for a program, please contact Bryant at (409) 989-7909 or email him at
There will be a One Gulf Area Committee, Nov 6th at
A meeting will be scheduled in the near future for the Overhead Team.
SNCA Golf Tournament Committee: Bobby Layne/ Bryant Champagne-
Bryant advised next years tournament is scheduled for
Recent emergencies were discussed in the following categories: Industry, Municipal Fire, Law Enforcement,
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS –
PROGRAM
Greg Weger and Nate Meier of Lockard and White Telecommunications Engineering Company gave a presentation on “Smart Wireless Technology” which focused on Infrastructure Security.
PLEASE NOTE THE UP-COMING HOSTS:
MONTH YEAR ENTITY
December 2008 Hardin
January 2009 SNCA: Strategic Planning Meeting
February 2009 Garner Environmental
March 2009 Goodyear
April 2009 SNCA: Strategic Planning Meeting
May 2009 Chevron Phillips:
June 2009 Exxon-Mobil
July 2009 SNCA: Strategic Planning Meeting
August 2009
September 2009 Motiva
October 2009 Port
November 2009
December 2009
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Stephanie Garsea and seconded by Scott Kerwood to adjourn the 711th meeting at
Respectfully Submitted,
Secretary/Treasurer
