Minutes for IFB meeting, August 20, 2008, IFD #20A

President Rodger Birchfield called the meeting to order at 1930. Fourteen members were present; five members were excused; two guests, Beth Bellamy and Mark Bellamy.

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

Motion made and accepted to suspend order of meeting for special guest and presentation:

Recently appointed Chief Brian Sanford of Indianapolis Fire Department was present. President Birchfield introduced him and presented our club’s recognition of his appointment—framed original printing mats from The Indianapolis STAR article about his new position, dated July, 2008. All members present introduced themselves to the chief. He acknowledged our contribution to the department and its personnel. He looks forward to working with us and the RSU’s.

A motion to approve the minutes of the July, 2008 meeting was made and seconded. The motion was approved.

The Treasurer’s report was presented for July, 2008. Moved and seconded for approval. Motion approved.

MAIL: SPAAMFAA magazine

No report.

APPARATUS:

Bloomington Ford is back together. Sockets and adapters have been purchased to torque the lug nuts back into place. These will be retained for future brake or tire repair. Ford should be available for 9/11 at the Rathskeller memorial observance.

Applicant Beth Bellamy attended her second meeting and her husband Mark his first. Rodger Birchfield took pictures for ID cards after the meeting. New ones should be out soon.

CANTEEN:

Ed McMichael presented mid-July to mid-August, 2008 canteen runs:

• July 17—Broad Ripple Park Boat Ramp (IFD), dive, Veh Recov, Bob & Matt, in service 1700.

• July 18---851 N Tacoma (IFD), residence, Box, Ed, in service 0402.

• July 18---1721 Cottage (IFD), Apts, Box+, Ed, in service 0806.

• July 18---3345 N. Capitol (IFD), 2 dbl. Residences, Box+, Ed, in service 0110 July 19.

• July 19---2836 N. Park Ave (IFD), residence, Box, Ed, in service 0006 July 20.

• July 22---7404 Aruba (Pike, Wayne, IFD), 2^nd alarm-Apts, Ed, in service 0406.

• July 23---137 S. Spencer (IFD), Residence, Box, Matt & Bob, in service 0040 07/24.

• July 24----1729 S. Thaddeus St (IFD), residence, Box, Matt & Bob, in service 0314.

• July 27---4432 Duxbury Lane (Law, IFD), Apartments, 2^nd alarm, Matt & Bob, in service 0520.

• July 29---5071 Matthews Ave (Perry/IFD), residence, Box, Matt & bob, in service 1345.

• July 31---4918 E. 41^st St. (IFD), residence, Box, Ed in service 1503.

• July 31---2600 White River Pky E Dr (IFD), dive, Veh Recov, Matt & Bob, in service 1705.

• Aug 1---4200 Stratford Ct (IFD, Law), apartments, Box+, Jim & Ed, in service 0330.

• Aug 6---202 Garstang (Beech Grove), Haz Mat-tank leak, Ed, in service 1924.

• Aug 6---1136 N. Gale St. (IFD), Urban Search-disregarded, child Found, Ed in service 2139.

• Aug 8---Joseph Dr & Gabriel Ln (Perry/IFD), Box, disregarded, Bob & Matt, in service 0949.

• Aug 8—4211 El Lago Blvd (IFD/Perry/Franklin Twp), dive, Veh Recov, Matt & Bob, I/S 0125.

• Aug 8---501 Madison Ave (IFD), 2^nd alarm, Apartments, Bob, Matt, Ed, Tod, Gene, Rodger, in service 0307.

• Aug 9---2928 English Ave (IFD), dbl residence, Box+, Matt & Bob, in service 2240.

• Aug 10---1100 E. Knox (IFD), Residence, Still, Matt & Bob, in service 0502.

• Aug 12-15---Hermann Funeral Home, St Rd 135 S, Refreshments for Capt. Henry Honor Guard, Laurie, Mike.

• Aug 14---135 N. Pennsylvania (IFD), Rope rescue/Scaffold collapse, Rodger, Tod, Matt, Bob, Brett, in service 1521.

• Aug 15---Greenwood Christian Church & Greenwood Cemetery (IFD), Capt. Henry funeral detail, Matt & Bob, in service 1540.

• Aug 15---IFD #7/Mass Ave., Capt. Henry funeral detail, Rodger, Jim, Laurie, Mike, Brett, I/S 1330.

• Aug 16---7550 E. Washington St (IFD), 2^nd alarm, auto dlr, Bob, Rodger, Gene, in service 2200.

RSU #3, former TSU #44, is re-lettered and stored at IFB Sta #12. Retrofit is being estimated.

RSU #2 needs IN license plates and upgrades. Projected for Day use, with RSU #1 on Nights.

2008 IFBA Racine convention special edition will be available in September. Fall/Winter 2008 has Oct. 10 submission deadline, with Nov. 1 publication date.

No report.

Still in discussion with pager company about disputed charges. Test is being done on a couple of pager units to receive MECA pages direct to cell phones. This requires text messaging + capacity for 250 text messages per month. Cost has not been set. Contact Dennis Chamber direct at (317) 442-4968 for info about sign up.

THE "REAL" STATION 12:

RSU #3 is parked there. The Salvation Army field kitchen is at HQ on Meridian St. Wishard ambulance tenants are doing a nice job on in-house cleaning. Additional skids of bottled water are being obtained from Bert at The Salvation Army. Mark and Ed will contact Wishard management about rent adjustment for projected heating gas price increase for winter 08/09.

2008 IFBA convention in Racine, WI., attended by Ed McMichael as Delegate and Jerry Traub as Alternate. Written report delivered at meeting. New president is Mark Platek, York, PA. Stuart Nathan from Baltimore is new Director of Publicity. 2009 convention in Washington, DC.

Fire Buff photo ID cards will be processed shortly.

Mark Burke showed copies of updated roster of Active members, nearing completion.

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2008 Hawaii vacation trip raffle fundraiser will begin Tues, Sep 16 at Local 416 retiree dinner & meeting. Sales will follow over four payday weekends, with drawing at Indianapolis local meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18. Ticket sellers volunteered and will begin station visits Sep 26/27/28. $3,500 total prizes, with $2,500 for first, eleven other cash prizes. Must be sworn IFD f/f or rettree.

Motion to adjourn 2105, seconded by many.

NEXT BREAKFAST: 0900, Saturday, Sep 6, 2008, IFD Station 21C shift.

NEXT MEETING: 1930, Wednesday, Sep 17, 2008, IFD Station 21B shift (not Station #17 as previously published).

Respectfully submitted,

Jerry Traub

Secretary