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SEPTEMBER M I N U T E S
NEXT MEETING
The October 7th, 2009, 722th SNCA meeting at 10:00 a.m. will be hosted by the Port Neches Fire Department and held at The Pompano Club in Port Neches.
The 721th Sabine Neches Chiefs Association meeting was hereby called to order at 10:05 a.m. on Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 at Big Rich’s and hosted by Motiva.
Cindy Powers gave the invocation.
John Owens led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Self-introductions were made and Jeff Bolton and Darren Martin (Security and Safety Manager for Motiva) welcomed the membership and expressed their sincere appreciation for and long ties with the organization. They also briefly discussed the expansion project currently underway.
The following SNCA Officers were excused; Dale Jackson, Larry McBride and Tod McDowell.
READING OF THE MINUTES
CORRESPONDANCE:
None
TREASURERS REPORT:
It was noted that invoices for dues went out September 1st.
The Treasurer’s information is compiled by Terry Basham, Sec. /Treasurer with the assistance of John Avery, PAFD
Balance as of 9/01/09
Checking: $17,361.62
CD $ 4,967.86
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Total Balance $22,329.48
The President called for a motion to approve the minutes. Brian Schmidt made the motion to approve the Financials and Larry Richard seconded the motion. The motion carried.
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Please be thinking about the upcoming election. There will be openings for a Fire Director, Industry Director and Police Director. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone; please contact Tommy Wells @ thwells@sunocologistics.com. The nomination must include the person’s name, position, address, contact numbers, and the position nominated for
These are VERY important positions and we really need everyone’s participation.
NIMS/ICS 300 and 400 classes that were scheduled for September 8, 9 and 10 2009 have been postponed.
Below are some of the upcoming training opportunities.
NOTE: All programs are subject to change at a moment's notice due to changes of emergencies, conflicts in scheduling, etc. For the most current training dates, check the calendar website.
Gary Duncan (Director of the Police Academy L.I.T) reported that there will be a “Salute to Real American Heroes” at Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont. The event will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6pm. The church is located at the intersection of Major Drive and Folsom and is free to Police, Fire and Military Personnel.
The 36th Annual East Texas – Beaumont Area Fire Training School is scheduled for September 12-13
Beaumont Police Officers Association 1ST Annual 5K “RUN TO REMEMBER” Saturday, September 19, 2009 (see attachment)
The 2009 Fire Prevention & Family Safety Festival is scheduled for October 10th; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Grounds of the Fire Museum 400 Walnut Downtown Beaumont (see attachment)
The 2009 AHIMT (All Hazards Incident Management Team) Training and Education Conference is coming up November 4-6 in Houston at the Hobby Hilton. This is a national conference and will be rotating to other locations out of state in future years. Therefore this may be the only opportunity some of us have to attend this conference close to home and in our home state for some time.
Nov 22-25, 2009 Texas
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
“It is that time of the year to acknowledge one of your peers. If you have someone you’d like to nominate for an award, please complete the nomination form and return to Stephanie Garsea by the October General Meeting. Awards will be given @ Boss’ night event in December.”
Continue to update SNCA Database
Inventory: Vernon Pierce – No report
New to job and need all the help I can get. If you have ANY suggestions please just contact me @ roger.erickson@noaa.gov. I am looking forward to keeping up the tradition of great speakers with interest for everyone.
Need to check expiration dated on certification and we need more participation in our area. All MOUs need to be turned into Jeff Kelley so they can be turned into the State Government.
Working on updated 60th year patch insignia. Well get with vendor to make patch and work on presentation for 60th year as an organization.
Recent emergencies were discussed in the following categories: Industry, Municipal Fire, Law Enforcement,
Cindy Powers gave a presentation on the flu. The PowerPoint Presentation will be e-mailed to the membership.
Lieutenant Michelle McDaniel with the Texas Highway Patrol gave a presentation on re-entry after an evacuation.
PLEASE NOTE THE UP-COMING HOSTS:
President Steve Curran asks the membership to please review the upcoming hosts now located at the end of minutes each month.
MONTH YEAR ENTITY
November 2009 Port Arthur Police and Fire Departments
December 2009
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Elgin Browning and seconded by Cindy Powers to adjourn the 721th meeting at 11:35 am.
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.
ATTACHMENTS:
Awards Nomination Form
BEAUMONT POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 1ST ANNUAL 5K “RUN TO REMEMBER” SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
WIN A TRIP TO DISNEYLAND! State of Texas
Fire Fighter Memorial to Register
2009 Fire Prevention & Family Safety Festival
EasTex Crime Stoppers Car Show and BBQ Cook-Off
Respectfully Submitted,
Secretary/Treasurer
