President Jerry Traub called the meeting to order at 1935. Ten members were present; five members were excused. There were no guests.

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

The order of the meeting was suspended for a special announcement from Jerry Traub.

A motion to approve the minutes of the June 2009 was made by Paul McMichael and seconded. The motion was approved.

The Treasurer's report was presented for June 2009. Moved by Dave Palin for approval and seconded. Motion approved.

MAIL: Sam's Club renewal, Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show, Enjine-Enjine, Spaamfa meet July 18 @ Wayne Training Center, letter from Norman Gerard with dues check

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ARTIFACTS AND PHOTO ARCHIVES: (Committee: Rodger Birchfield, chair, Ron Cunningham, Brett Jackson, Jack Finney, members) Nothing new to report.

APPARATUS: (Committee: Dennis Chambers, chair, Rodger Birchfield, CL Hankins, members) Nothing new to report.

MEMBERSHIP: (Committee: Club Secretary, chair) Nothing new to report..

RSU: (Committee: Ed McMichael, chair, Mary Morgan, Jim Williamson, Mark Burke, Dennis Huff, members)

Ed McMichael submitted mid-June to mid-July 2009 RSU runs (Ed noted that there were two or three runs made that got erased from his pager before a report was made):

• 6/18/09 1167 W. 36^th Street, out 0207, in 0403, Box +, residence, served 25, Ed

• 6/18/09 327 S. Holmes, out 0447, in 0615, Box +, residence, served 25, Ed

• 6/22/09 1136 N. Gale, out 1725, in 1730, urban search, disregarded en route, Brett, Ed

• 6/30/09 7900 Mann Road (Dec, IFD) out 0240, in 0523, urban search, served 35, Ed

• 7/02/09 608 Middle Woodruff (IFD, Law), out 1726, in 1810, urban search, served 15, Ed

• 7/02/09 4137 Wicker Road (Dec, IFD), out 1824, in 1845 Dive/rescue, disregarded en route, Brett, Ed

• 7/02/09 Station 331, Lawrence Township, out 1845, in 2115, assist Lifeline training, 15 served, Brett, Ed

• 7/08/09 1931 Stout Field W Drive (Wayne, IFD), out 1719, in 2047, Box + , business, 35 served, Rodger, Ed

• 7/13/09 1050 S. High School Road (Wayne, IFD), Box + and Hazmat, residence, 45 served, Ron, Rodger, Tod, Ed

• 7/14/09 38^th and Kenwood, out 0047, in 0158, Box +, residence and business, 32 served, Ed

RSU 2 is at Station 7 for use by the retirees, but so far, there have been no runs for them to make. Anyone wishing to assist with day runs should contact Chief Dick Van Sant at 317-244-8111.

We continue to work with the City regarding our contract payment.

COMMUNICATIONS/PAGERS: (Committee: Dennis Chambers and Dave Palin, co-chairs) Dennis C had no report. Several questions from members regarding the status of past due balances. Jerry and Dennis to discuss with a report at the next meeting.

RESERVE STATION 12: (Committee: Mark Burke, chair, Dave Palin, Jim Williamson, Dave Babcock, members) Jim and CL have resumed work on "the wall." Brett has been busy washing walls and wants to pressure spray some other walls. Jim said the wells where the 4x4 posts were have been cleaned out and filled with cement. Mark has been painting where there was water damage.

INSURANCE: (Committee: Jerry Traub, chair. Ed McMichael, Ryan Duffin, members) Nothing new to report.

TURNOUT: No report.

The ad for the Washington DC convention book has been submitted. Mark and Ed will be leaving on 8/11 so Ed can attend the Executive Board meeting and present Jerry Traub's Turn Out report. Ed was appointed as the convention delegate, with Mark serving as the alternate.

There was a news article that the Broad Ripple fire station (Station 32) would remain open.

Ron brought up the Miracle Mile and our possible involvement. He will research and present information at our next meeting.

Jerry noted it is almost time for the 2009 Raffle. Former Perry stations will be included. More details to follow.

Motion to adjourn 2122, seconded by many.

NEXT BREAKFAST: 0900, Saturday August 2, 2009, IFD 33 B shift

NEXT MEETING: 1930, Wednesday, August 19, 2009, IFD station 33 B shift.

Respectfully submitted,

Ed McMichael

Secretary