Indianapolis Fire Buffs

Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

Minutes for IFB Meeting, September 20, 2006, Station 27

The meeting of the Indianapolis Fire Buffs was called to order at 1932 on September 20,

2006, by President Rodger Birchfield. Eight members were present; four 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 August 2006 meeting was made by David

Chambers. The motion was approved unanimously.

A motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for August 2006 was made by Jim Williamson.

The motion was approved unanimously.

MAIL: Ivy Tech continuing education flyer, PFIA Protector, Maltese Cross newletter, Keller-

Williams Realty mailing

MUSEUM: no report

APPARATUS: Dennis Chambers reported Lawrence FD borrowed our engine for “Pop”

McCoy funeral.

MEMBERSHIP: Membership ID cards are still pending per Rodger Birchfield. Membership

committee, consisting of Dennis Chambers, Paul McMichael, and Jerry Traub, met and

compiled an updated membership list. Traub reviewed the list with members, and minor

changes and updates were made. The list is now going back to the Treasurer so he can

update his records. It will then be published to the membership as an addition to the minutes

in a coming month. For the record, the “Official” Membership List is a joint responsibility of

the Secretary and Treasurer, with Dennis Chambers (who maintains a list because of the

pagers) as a back-up.

CANTEEN: Batteries on the canteen have been replaced, and it is on station at (the real)

Station 12. No runs.

COMMUNICATIONS: Dennis Chambers reported some payments were made as a result of

the dunning letters. The payment deadline was 9/20. Any unpaid accounts will be

disconnected.

STATION 12: Mary Morgan reported the wall repairs/reconstruction is done. A motion to

pay Steve Graham for the wall repairs was made by Jim Williamson. The motion passed. Bill

Bowman is working on a window estimate. Approval was also given to rebuild and re-anchor

the back door. A motion to purchase a shop vacuum was made by Jerry Traub. The motion

passed.

OLD BUSINESS: Jerry Traub and Jim Williamson reported that on August 29 a luncheon

meeting was held between the Club officers, Jerry Traub, Chief Jim Greeson, and Public

Safety Director Earl Morgan. Morgan was given information about IFB, and Chief Greeson

added a glowing endorsement of the Club’s activities. Mr. Morgan remarked that having

such an organization in place would be helpful for Homeland Security matters. He added he

would do anything to assist our organization.

Raffle: Jerry Traub and Ed McMichael worked the IFD’s/Local 416 Retiree’s Dinner on 9/19.

Tickets were given to those present and additional tickets (about $330) were sold. Tickets

sales in the firehouses begin 9/29.

Upcoming IFD/Washington Township merger

Station 222 2151 Kessler Blvd W Dr will become Station 12

Station 224 8404 Ditch Road will become Station 4

Jerry Traub reported that Ira Rubin’s mother, Cheryl Novak, passed away on 9/5/06. Novak

was an IFBA past president (1992) and the first female IFBA President. On a motion by

Jerry Traub, a motion to send a card and memorial contribution was approved.

Jim Williamson presented a motion to contribute $50 to the Kabe Kotheimer Fund.

Kotheimer is a Speedway firefighter who was hit was a second car following a minor traffic

accident. The motion passed.

authored by Rodger Birchfield! Pre-order deadline is 10/15/06.

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to assist at the upcoming Coats for Kids. Coats

will be collected and sorted the week of October 9-13 and distributed on October 14.

Several club members are already signed up. Anyone interested can get information from

Mary Morgan or Ed McMichael.

NEXT BREAKFAST – 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, Station 29 B-Shift

NEXT MEETING – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, Station 29 A-Shift

Meeting adjourned at 2122.

Respectfully submitted,

Ed McMichael

Secretary