Each year we appear to get behind in getting the squad rosters in by the deadline. The staff at the Association office have just completed working the rosters. Would you believe that we had squads that did not submit a roster until they had been sent an 8th notice? When you accept the position of leadership in your organization, then you accept the responsibility along with the authority that goes with the position. One day, you will have to answer to your members as to why you did not file the roster on time. How much trouble is it to file a roster or send in the name of a new member who joins the squad. We have so many ways to file the roster or make additions/deletions to it, by E-mail, fax, Internet mail or by telephone. Each month I receive word from the office that a person was denied benefits because their name was left off the roster or that it was taken off by mistake. A roster of your members is the most important document that you can maintain now and forever.
Have you asked a member to join the Brotherhood?
As I write this message, I tend to think back to the way "it used to be". When I became involved in rescue some 20 odd years ago, attending the Area VII meeting was the place to learn new Association news, trade ideas and get information on training classes in the region. We also had a plaque that went to each squad with the most members in attendance. That squad keeps the plaque until the next meeting.
Now the information is mailed to each squad and the benefits are sent to all squads and members at least once a year. In addition to the mail, we have an excellent web page filled with information.
Attendance at Area meetings is still very important as a place to learn and to voice your squads concerns and questions. If you cannot attend your Area meeting, call one or both of your Area Directors. I'm sure they would be glad to hear your questions or comments.
Remember to join the Brotherhood.
| NUM | NAME | SQUAD | DOD | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #635 | John Reynolds | Pilot Mountain Rescue | 01-18-00 | 81 |
| #636 | Thomas Bruce Traylor | Richmond-Rockingham Rescue | 01-09-00 | 72 |
| #637 | Stacy Ray Smith | Kenansville Fire/Rescue/EMS | 01-27-00 | 63 |
| #638 | Leonard Ramsey | Cherokee County Rescue | 02-03-00 | 79 |
Eric Withers was presented the "Outstanding Member of the Year" award. "Officer of the Year" award was presented to both Captain Hoyle Withers and 1st Lt. Earl Withers, III because they both tied in the point system for selection.
Sprunt Hall received "Rescue Person of the Year" award. Carlton Kennedy received "Fireman of the Year" honors. Faison auxiliary donated $1,000.00. A candlelight memorial service was held for Clement Shine, 76, who had served the department for over 50 years and Robert David Kennedy, 70, who had served for over 20 years.
March 18 & 19, 2000. For complete information on the school, contact Brad Ledbetter at McDowell Technical Community College, 828/652-6021 ext. 501, or e-mail at brad@mail.mcdowell.cc.nc.us
March 25 - 26, 2000. Sponsored by the N.C. Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, Commissioner Jim Long, State Fire Marshal, and Wilkes Community College. In cooperation with Stone Mountain State Park and N.C. Association of Rescue & Emergency Medical Services.
The North Carolina High Angle Rescue School is a progressive school. The curriculum offers a wide range of rescue procedures that may be applied to the Emergency Rescue Technician certification program. The school will consist of "hands-on" tasks and skills performance and an examination will be given at the end of each level. The skills that are taught in this school are not limited to a wilderness environment, but can be easily adapted to urban high level rescue situations. A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of all four levels.
LIMITED CLASSES: Attendance at this school is Pre-Paid and Pre-Registered Only. All students must be 18 years or older, in good physical condition and a member of a rescue squad or fire department. The chief must sign the registration form authorizing attendance.
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2000.
REGISTRATION FEE: $55.00 per student.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-634-7854.
April 15 - 16, 2000 & April 29 - 30, 2000. Sponsored by the N.C. Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, Commissioner Jim Long, State Fire Marshal. In cooperation with the Durham Fire Training Academy, Durham Technical Community College, and N.C. Association of Rescue & Emergency Medical Services.
The goal of the North Carolina Rescue College is to provide specialized training in rescue techniques. The college consists of four different modules. A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of all levels.
REGISTRATION: All students must be 18 years or older and a member of a rescue squad or fire department. The chief must sign the DOI registration form authorizing attendance. To receive credit for certification, he/she is required to fill out the Community College registration form. No certification credit will be issued without completed form.
Attendance at this school is pre-paid and pre-registered only.
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 30, 2000. You may only pre-register for one weekend and you may not register for more than one Section each year. Substitutions will be allowed for pre-registered students who are unable to attend, provided that the substitute is in the same Section as the pre-registered student. No refunds after March 30.
Registration for pre-registered and prepaid students will be on Saturday morning from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Opening exercises will begin at 9:00 a.m. NOTE: Lunch is included in your registration fee and will be provided at the Durham Fire Training Academy on both Saturday and Sunday. Registration fee is $55.00 per student.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-634-7854.
1989 Dodge Type II Ambulance 4x4, AEV built, 93,000 miles, good solid unit. 1 Ferno-Washington Model 35A, cot with mattress and straps, 3 Dyna-Med 2 piece extendable scoop stretchers. Call 336/246-2768.