Minutes for IFB Meeting, March 15, 2006, Station 20

The meeting of the Indianapolis Fire Buffs was called to order at 1932 on March 15, 2006, by President Rodger Birchfield. Eight members were present; three members were excused. There were no guests.

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 February 2006 meeting was made by Jerry Traub. The motion was approved unanimously.

A motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for February 2006 was made by David Chambers. The motion was approved unanimously. A motion was made by David Chambers to transfer the balance of the convention account to general savings. The motion was approved unanimously. Discussion on the disposition of the raffle funds was tabled until the next meeting.

MAIL: National Firefighters’ Recipe Book (selling cookbooks); FDIC (promoting the upcoming FCIC conference); Brown and Brown Insurance (information about reinsurance and commissions).

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
MUSEUM: no report

APPARATUS: Dennis Chambers reported our apparatus is ready for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It will be manned by Dennis and David Chambers and other available Club members.

MEMBERSHIP: no report

CANTEEN: The canteen is on station at Station 12 – fully stocked. There were no runs during February.

COMMUNICATIONS: Status quo. Dennis Chambers advised he is still chasing some delinquent pager lessees. There was information presented regarding the switchover to digital communications by MECCA.
Station 12: no report.

OLD BUSINESS: Jerry Traub reported he has been in contact with representatives of FDIC and our services are desired at the George Fern staging area Monday through Wednesday, and at the HOTS area at 96^th and Meridian Monday and Tuesday.

NEW BUSINESS: The Tri-Regional IFBA meeting will be held in Racine, WI. It is scheduled for the first week of May. Jerry Traub and Jim Williamson will attend as IFB representatives.

NEXT BREAKFAST – 9 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2006, Station 22 B-Shift (no fooling!)
NEXT MEETING – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2006, Station 20 N-Shift.

Meeting adjourned at 2030 on the motion of Ed McMichael. The motion was approved unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Ed McMichael

Secretary