Minutes for IFB Meeting, January 18, 2006, Station 18
The meeting of the Indianapolis Fire Buffs was called to order
at 1937 on January
18, 2006, by President Rodger Birchfield. Eleven members were
present; two
members were excused.
A moment of silence was observed to honor deceased members and
firefighters.
The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
A motion to approve the minutes of the November 2005 meeting was
made by
Jerry Traub. The motion was approved unanimously.
A motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for November 2005 was
made by Jerry
Traub. The motion was approved unanimously.
A motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, as corrected, for
December 2005 was
made by Jerry Traub. The motion was approved unanimously. There
was discussion
on the two outstanding convention registrations. Jerry Traub is
going to follow-up
through IFBA channels.
MAIL: SPAAMFAA’s Silver Trumpet, Visiting Fireman update, IFBA
Dues statement,
SPAAMFAA dues statement.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
MUSEUM & APPARATUS and MEMBERSHIP no reports.
CANTEEN: The canteen responded to the second alarm on Dec. 26,
2005, at the
restaurant equipment building on West Morris Street, manned by
Dave Babcock,
Jerry Traub, Rodger Birchfield, and Burt Williams. Earlier in
the month, a response
was also made using private vehicles on the second alarm on Dec.
16, 2005, at the
church in Irvington. Response by Jim Williamson, Jerry Traub,
and Burt Williams. A
response was in process to the Marriott fire on West Washington
Street, but it was
disregarded because the fire was put out before arrival at the
scene. The “big”
canteen has been repaired and is on station at Station 12 –
fully stocked.
COMMUNICATIONS: Dennis Chambers advised invoices for pagers were
out, and
some pagers had been returned with service cancelled. There are
still about 70-80
pagers in service.
Station 12: There was discussion about the boxes of teddy bears
being stored at
Station 12. We will look into getting permission to get the
bears into the hands of
officials/organizations that can best use them.
OLD BUSINESS: Bell Ringing follow-up: Capt. Cartwright of the
Salvation Army said
our group collected over $110 for the two days we spent bell
ringing.
IFB’s production of the IFBA’s Turnout was discussed. The
deadline for submission
of articles is Mar. 3, 2006. This item to be re-visited during
February meeting.
Report that the dinner for Raffle winner, John Keers, was
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005
at Station 26.
NEW BUSINESS: St. Patrick’s Day parade application was received.
Jerry Traub
was to complete application and get necessary fee from the
Treasurer. We are
going to try to have two pieces of apparatus in the
parade.
FDIC for 2006 was discussed briefly. Jerry Traub to check and
see what support
IFB can provide for this year.
NEXT BREAKFAST – 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, Station 19
C-Shift.
NEXT MEETING – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, Station 19
B-Shift.
Meeting adjourned at 2102 on the motion of Jim Williamson. The
motion was
approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Ed McMichael
Secretary