Indianapolis Fire Buffs
2205 East 58th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

Minutes for IFB Meeting, August 16, 2006, Station 26
The meeting of the Indianapolis Fire Buffs was called to order at 1930 on August
16, 2006, by President Rodger Birchfield. Fourteen 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 July 2006 meeting was made by Jerry
Traub. The motion was approved unanimously.
A motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for July 2006 was made by David
Chambers. The motion was approved unanimously.
MAIL: Enjine-Enjine, Silver Trumpet, letter from IFBA National President (greetings
and hope to see everyone at Boston convention).
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
MUSEUM: no report
APPARATUS: Dennis Chambers reported status quo.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership ID cards are still pending per Rodger Birchfield.
CANTEEN: Batteries on the canteen have been replaced, and it is on station at
Station 12. No runs.
COMMUNICATIONS: Final notices have been mailed to pager accounts in arrears,
Dennis Chambers reported. Pagers disconnected if no response within 30 days.
STATION 12: Dave Babcock reported the money for roof, gutter, and downspout
repairs has been appropriated, but the purchase order has not yet been written. Due
to time constraints, Dave Babcock is stepping down at Station 12 Captain. (Thanks,
Dave!!) Mark Burke and Mary Morgan graciously accepted the appointment as cocaptains,
effective immediately.
OLD BUSINESS: Jerry Traub reported Indy Publishing Group is working on a special,
post-convention edition of Turnout. Submission deadline is 8/28; publishing goal is
around Labor Day.
Dues report: matter tabled again. The meeting had not yet taken place.
NEW BUSINESS: Jerry Traub reported on the upcoming Raffle. Sales are to begin at
Retiree’s Dinner on Sept. 19, with the drawing at the Union Meeting on Nov. 21.
Sales weekends will be:
Sept. 20, 30, Oct. 1
Oct. 13, 14, 15
Oct. 27, 28, 29
Nov. 10, 11, 12
Jerry will finalize the sales staff and station responsibilities.
NEXT BREAKFAST – 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, Station 27 C-Shift
NEXT MEETING – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, Station 27 C-Shift
Meeting adjourned at 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
Ed McMichael
Secretary