Soon we will be having our Convention in Fayetteville. It is now time to decide if your squad is going to enter a team in competition. The time that you spend together can be rewarding--not only receiving excellent training, but the fellowship that you develop with your members.
The General Assembly is now meeting in Raleigh and several bills have been introduced and referred to committee that pertain to the members of the Association. One bill that we have had problems with before is the Open Enrollment for the Fire & Rescue Pension Fund. Those of you who are not in the fund and wish to enroll, should pay special attention to this bill.
Remember, the officers of the Association can only do so much for the members--you must speak to your representative when you have the opportunity. Invite him or her to your squad meeting or just come and visit and explain what you do. Remember also, join the Brotherhood. We are close to the number that we need to raise the amount that is given to the beneficiary.
As you read this, we are already into hurricane season by a month and if the forecasters are correct, it promises to be an active season.
Being from the mountains, we hardly ever get anything from a hurricane except some rain and a little wind. I would not remotely attempt to tell rescue personnel from the coast how to deal with a hurricane, but we all need to be prepared whether we are the ones who are directly hit by a storm or the ones who are called to assist our fellow squads who need help. Remember, if you need assistance to call the state office, or your area directors and your local emergency management coordinator. Go through the proper channels so reimbursement can be made to the squads responding to help.
Cherokee County Rescue Squad will celebrate its 40th
Anniversary from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July
15, 2000 at Konehete Park on Valley River Road, Murphy,
N.C.
TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SHOW: All squads in Area VII, IX and X
are invited to bring a truck or equipment and enter.
Demonstrations & fun events. For further information,
contact Captain Chad McNabb of Cherokee County Rescue Squad
at 828/837-7310.
1987 Volvo-Heavy Rescue Truck The Winston-Salem Rescue Squad is currently accepting bids for its current Heavy Rescue Vehicle. We are scheduled to take delivery of the replacement on or about July 1st. For specific information, you may view our website at http://wsrescue.cjb.net or contact me directly, Brad Trogdon, Winston-Salem Rescue Squad, e-mail: chief@wsrescue.cjb.net.
| NUM | NAME | SQUAD | DOD | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #651 | Robert J. Woody | Henderson County Rescue | 05/01/2000 | 65 |
| #652 | Samuel A. McInnis | Scotland County Rescue | 05/17/2000 | 80 |
| #653 | Dorothy Krimminger | Individual Member - Coastline Rescue | 06/05/2000 | 85 |
DIRECTORS MEETING - July 15 & 16, 2000, Greenville, N.C.
RESCUE JUDGES SCHOOL - August 12 & 13, 2000 - Fayetteville, N.C. Pre-registration required.
CONVENTION 2000 - September 21 - 23, 2000 - Holiday Inn Bordeaux, Fayetteville, N.C.
North Carolina Association of Rescue & EMS, Inc.
Important Deadlines
Early Convention Registration $ 15.00 August 1 $ 20.00 After August 1 Basic Life support Competition Entries August 1 Rescue Challenge Competition Entries August 1 Rescue Competition Entries August 1 Heavy Rescue Judge's Evaluation August 1 "Steve Richey Memorial Award" Entry August 1 "W.F. Osborne Outstanding Chief's Memorial Award" Entry August 1 "Rescue of The Year Award" Entry August 1 Memorial Service Information August 1
***For additional information or applications, please contact your state office***
N. C. Association of Rescue & EMS, Inc.
P.O. Box 1914
Goldsboro, N.C. 27533-1914
| Telephone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|
| 919/736-0506 | 919/736-7759 | ncarems@esn.net |
A Hurricane Floyd Disaster Relief Fund has been
established for members of the North Carolina Association
of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services. This Fund is
managed by the North Carolina Association of Rescue and
EMS, Inc., a recognized 501C3 corporation. (Donations are
tax deductible). Please make your check or money order
payable to NCAR&EMS Relief Fund and address it to
NCAREMS
PO Box 1914
Goldsboro, NC 27533-1914
If you have any questions, please call 919/736-0506 or e-mail us at: ncarems@esn.net The Association office will make sure your donation is expedited efficiently to the dedicated emergency medical staff that have been hard hit by this disaster.
Gordon A. Joyner,
Secretary-Treasurer, NCAR&EMS, Inc.