Minutes for IFB Meeting, January 16, 2008, IFD #12.

President Rodger Birchfield called the meeting of the Indianapolis Fire Buffs to order at 1930 on January 16, 2008. Eleven members were present; two members were excused. There was one guest: C.L. Hankins for his third meeting. Noted that three generations of the Chambers" family were in attendance.

A moment of silence was observed to honor deceased members and local firefighters. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.

A motion to approve the minutes of the November, 2007 meeting was made by Mark Burke and seconded by Justin Birchfield. The motion was approved.

The Treasurer presented the November, 2007 report; motion by Ed McMichael and second by David Chambers for approval. December, 2007 report presented; motion by Mark Burke, second by Morris Chambers for approval. Both motions were approved.

MAIL: Thank You from The Salvation Army for $50 donation to Christmas appeal. IFBA dues notice from Treasurer. SPAAMFA ballot for upcoming election. Entry for March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown. Two mailed newsletters returned for incorrect addresses.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

TURNOUT: The normal Fall issue is being compiled and should be posted to the IFBA website by end of January.

MUSEUM: no report

APPARATUS: Dennis Chambers reported the right rear brake on the Bloomington Ford that seized up will be repaired, hopefully in time for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Work session will be announced for many hands making light work.

MEMBERSHIP: C.L. Hankins was present for his third meeting. Eligible for Active membership, he was approved by a vote of those present. He will be sent the Code of Conduct and Constitution by mail.

Application by Matt Kesterson, IFD #14A, for Associate membership was approved.

Updated roster will be done by next meeting and available for distribution.

CANTEEN: Canteen runs from Nov, 2007 thru mid-Jan, 2008:

Nov 25—4520 Candletree Circle (IFD/Pike) Apt fire, Ed McMichael disregarded on the scene. In service 0635.

Dec 5—141^st St and Towne Rd, Hamilton County (Carmel, Fishers, IFD). Multiple drowning, car into retention pond. Ed McMichael served 24 from 2225 to 0018.

Dec 18—Stilesville (Hendricks County) Pittsboro/Plainfield/Avon/Liberty Twp/Mill Creek/Belle Union/Mooresville/North Salem for 3^rd alarm+ in business building. Dennis Chambers, Mark Burke served 25 from 1600 to 1945.

Jan 3, 2008—4901 W. 96^th Street, Pike Twp, Franklin Twp, IFD dive teams for evidence recovery. Mark Burke served 39 from 1227 to 1555.

Jan 4—Millersville Rd and Winston Dr. IFD, LawrenceTwp. Water Rescue from Fall Creek. Mark Burke served 30 from 1550 to 1725.

Jan 5—1736 Lexington Ave, IFD, residence fire. Mary Morgan and Ed McMichael served 10 from 0037 to 0148.

Jan 6—200 S. Girls School Rd. Wayne Twp, IFD. Train collision, derailment, hazmat. Gene Morris, Ed McMichael, Rodger Birchfield and Tod Parker served 50 from 0409 to 0958.

Jan 5—4650 S. Emerson Ave. Beech Grove, Franklin Twp, IFD. Water recovery, Ed McMichjael disregarded enroute, in service 1805.

Jan 5—4650 S. Emerson Ave , same location and units as above. Ron Cunningham arrived later and served several until operations were completed.

The Club is still working on funding for the insurance for the RSU’s. Donations have been received from 2007 Hawaii trip raffle winner Brian Killilea, Firefighters Credit Union and 33^rd Association. Funds have been set up in a separate Credit Union account. Other donors are being solicited and the hopes are high that unit can be activated by February, 2008.

COMMUNICATIONS: Dennis Chambers reported he is getting 2008 invoices and dues notices out. News media associate members will be invoiced for their 2008 renewals.

Replacement pagers are being mailed as quickly as time allows. They will be turned on when receipt is acknowledged by owner and old units should be returned. Old pagers will lose their signal within 120 days, so all changes must be done by that time frame.

New representative at USA Mobility will be contacted for face-to-face to get questionable charges reversed or explained.

Annual cash flow for pager bills will be studied to avoid internal fund transfers that have been needed this year.

THE "REAL" STATION 12: Mark Burke reported Wishard medics on station at our Sta #12 continue to keep a clean house. Carpentry repairs to back door, alley side door in engine bay and Club 12 entrance have been completed. Thermostat override which had been erroneously turned on during December will mean a higher heating bill, but all persons now know to use thermostat first, override secondly. Electrical fixtures and bulbs throughout need maintenance. Mark will oversee. Kitchen stove will be checked for cleaning and putting back in service.

Scheduling conflicts with The Salvation Army prevented our Bell ringing during Christmas campaign. Contact will be made earlier in 2008 to avoid missing this activity.

Report from 2007 Hawaii trip raffle still not final. Estimated profit will be confirmed at next meeting. Winner’s steak dinner was held at IFD Sta #20B on December 4. Most Buff ticket sellers and Brian Killilea’s shift were present, along with Btln. Chief Hansman. Winner Killilea made a $200 contribution from his prize for Fire Buff activities. It was decided that this would be the starter funds for F/F Credit Union account for RSU activities.

CPR training class earlier scheduled with Justin Birchfield was not held. He is willing to try again when an open time can be scheduled. Call him on his cell phone at (317) 557-8820. Cost will be approximately $25-$35 for materials and certification stuff.

2008 IFB member dues are being accepted by Treasurer McMichael.

Monday, March 17 is date for St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year. We have been invited to participate and will submit application and fee. Members are invited to ride the apparatus during the parade, starting at 11:30 a.m.

Keep schedules flexible for FDIC rehab service the week of April 7-12, 2008. We have not been contacted yet by Fire Engineering staff, but expect we will serve for HOTS and apparatus staging as we have in the past.

A motion to adjourn was made at 2110 by Ed McMichael. The motion passed.

NEXT BREAKFAST – 0900, Saturday, Feb 2, 2008. IFD Station 13 B-Shift.

NEXT MEETING – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, IFD Station 13 B-shift.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerry Traub

Secretary