Indianapolis Fire Buffs

Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

Minutes for IFB Meeting, July 26, 2006, Station 25

The meeting of the Indianapolis Fire Buffs was called to order at 1934 on July 26,

2006, by President Rodger Birchfield. Thirteen members were present; three

members were excused. Guest: Brett Jackson was present for his third meeting.

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 June 2006 meeting, as corrected, was

made by David Chambers. The motion was approved unanimously.

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

Traub. The motion was approved unanimously.

MAIL: Chicago Emergency Vehicle Show information; FSP Books & Video (training

materials)

MUSEUM: no report

APPARATUS: Dennis Chambers reported status quo.

MEMBERSHIP: An application for Associate Member status was received from Ron

Huff, the Region 8 IFBA Vice President. Brett Jackson was present for his third

meeting, and having tendered his application for Active Member status, his

attendance made him eligible for membership consideration. A motion to accept

Brett Jackson as an Active Member was made by Jim Williamson. The motion was

approved. Membership ID cards were discussed. The matter was tabled until

August to allow Rodger Birchfield time to research.

10. The response was made by Jim Williamson, Jerry Traub, Matt Woods, and Bob

Woods. The canteen wouldn’t start (dead battery, so the response was made in Jim

Williamson’s truck. Approximately 75 people were served over two hours.

Bert Williams and Major Mark Litherland responded in the small canteen to the

lumber yard fire in Columbus, IN on July 20. They were on the scene for

approximately five hours, serving water and food items to about 50 people.

Williams reported that the Columbus FD does not have a rehab unit, so they were

very appreciative of the support.

Bert Williams reported that Mark Burke was presently in St. Louis, MO with the

small canteen supporting relief efforts due to high temperatures and prolonged

power outages.

COMMUNICATIONS: no report

STATION 12: The roof is still covered with a tarp, and the needed roof repairs are

pending. Ron Cunningham reported there are two broken windows.

OLD BUSINESS: Convention Ad Book – Jerry Traub reported there was a typo for

the Seattle convention ad book that showed a deadline of 7/15. The actual date

was 6/15. Our ad was returned, and a refund check is being processed.

Jerry Traub presented the membership with a report of the IFBA Annual

Convention. Please see addendum.

Dues report: matter tabled. The meeting had not yet taken place.

NEW BUSINESS: Bert Williams handed out copies of “When the Winds Died Down”

booklet that described Salvation Army efforts in Louisiana and other areas as a

result of last years hurricanes. He also announced there would be disaster training

scheduled during October, and the Fire Buffs will be invited to that training.

Williams discussed the SA’s disaster plans for the state as well as the staging of

disaster supplies and equipment.

Brett Jackson advised that Christopher, the creator of Indianafiretrucks.com, wants

to create a historical section for the Indianapolis Fire Department and is looking for

information and pictures. Rodger Birchfield is going to contact him.

IFB officers are planning to meet with the new Public Safety Director, Earl Morgan,

with Chief Greeson. The date has now been set for Tuesday, August 29.

Steve Brand (Station 19) is going to assist the Club with the fixing of a broken wall

at Station 12. Thanks Steve!

NEXT BREAKFAST – 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, Station 26 B-Shift

NEXT MEETING – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, Station 26 A-Shift

Meeting adjourned at 2125 on the motion of Paul McMichael. The motion was

approved unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Ed McMichael

Secretary

ADDENDUM

REPORT OF IFBA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Submitted by Jerry Traub

IFBA CONFERENCE, SEATTLE, WA, JULY 18-22, 2006

Jim Williamson (delegate) and Jerry Traub (alternate) attended this meeting on behalf of

opening session was held. This was followed by the Executive Board meeting where Jim

and Jerry reported on the first edition and future of TURN OUT magazine, now produced

by the Indy Publishing Group. Comments were positive. One new club presented from

Waukesha, WI for membership. All old business matters were cleared from the agenda.

Jim and Jerry can provide specifics. New business included discussion of possible

Internet on-line Spring business meeting rather than visit to convention city. This will not

be changed now. Possible presidential appointment of Region 4 vice-president, since no

candidate was provided from region. Tabled to business meeting Friday. Next Spring

board meeting March 24, 2007, Cambridge (Boston) MA. Future conventions were

previewed that evening at Cambridge in 2007 and Racine, WI in 2008.

Thursday was an all-day bus trip and lunch to Washington state fire training academy,

North Bend.

Friday was delegates’ meeting. All items from the Exec board meeting were resolved or

referred to committee for further study. Slate of candidates for new officers approved.

Afternoon had workshops and/or Boeing airplane plant tour. Friday evening was Seattle

Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox baseball game at SAFECO Field for those who bought

tickets, or visits to stations and fire dispatch.

Saturday was a trip to Seattle FD training center apparatus displays and demonstrations.

Driest training center in the U.S.

Saturday evening banquet and closing ceremonies, as new officers and regional vicepresidents

were sworn in. Hospitality Room was open for the last time. Activities were

interesting and Seattle an exciting major metropolitan area.

(Indianapolis attendees were complimented repeatedly by those who had been here in

2005 about the fine job done and good times had by all.) JET