Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

Minutes for IFB Meeting, April 19, 2006, Station 22

The meeting of the Indianapolis Fire Buffs was called to order at 1935 on April 19,

2006, by President Rodger Birchfield. Twelve members were present; two 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 March 2006 meeting, as corrected, was

made by David Chambers. The motion was approved unanimously.

A motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for March 2006 was made by Jerry

Traub. The motion was approved unanimously.

MAIL: FSP Books & Video; Central Ohio Fire Apparatus Muster

MUSEUM: no report

APPARATUS: Dennis Chambers reported our apparatus was used in the St.

Patrick’s Day Parade and was “full of people.” No problems were encountered.

MEMBERSHIP: Chairperson Dennis Chambers was given the name of a prospective

member. He will follow-up.

CANTEEN: Runs for the storm damage to the Regions Bank (former INB Tower) at

Pennsylvania and Ohio Streets. Manned by Jim Williamson and Bert Williams on

April 2 and into April 3, the canteen staged on Illinois just south of Market and

served 15-20 people. The unit also went out Monday evening, April 3, manned by

Bert Williams and Mark Burke and served approximately 50 people.

The canteen also was used by the Salvation Army in Fairland, IN, responding to

storm damage there.

COMMUNICATIONS: Dennis Chambers advised the “prepay” option for pagers has

expired. He is setting up the software to do email invoicing.

STATION 12: Voting scheduled at Station 12 for May 2. Friday, April 21, beginning

at 5:15 was designated as a clean-up day.

OLD BUSINESS: Jerry Traub reported the Club will participate with FDIC at the

24 – 25. Jim Williamson will head up Sodrell operations, and Jerry Traub will

oversee HOTS.

The Tri-Regional IFBA meeting will be held in Racine, WI on May 5 – 6. Jerry Traub

and Jim Williamson will attend as IFB representatives. A motion from Dave Babcock

to pay for meeting registration expenses was passed.

The membership roster is still in the works, according to Dennis Chambers.

NEW BUSINESS: Jerry Traub and Dave Babcock reported that the Emerald Society

is going to be approached for financial assistance for needed roof repairs for Station

12. A letter requesting assistance is to be presented at the Emerald Society’s next

meeting on May 4.

date change)

NEXT MEETING – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2006, Station 23 C-Shift.

Meeting adjourned at 2105 on the motion of Paul McMichael. The motion was

approved unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Ed McMichael

Secretary