The scholarships that the Association awards each year are out and the winners have been notified. Each year it appears that the students are improving in their overall application and the SAT scores are getting higher. You, as a member of the Association, should be proud that over $480,000.00 in scholarships were awarded to children of eligible parents who are in rescue and EMS and to eligible members of the Association. It is a good feeling to talk with or receive a letter from a student who has received one of the scholarships. It would have been extremely hard for some of the students to further their education without the scholarship. But, would you believe that we still had some students that would have been eligible, but someone in the squad/department left the name of their parent off the roster. To the winners, CONGRATULATIONS, and please review the guidelines that you received when you were notified that you had received a scholarship. To those applicants that did not receive a scholarship this time, your name will remain on file with the Association and in case one of the winners this year does not follow the guidelines and should lose their scholarship, you could receive the remaining portion of that scholarship.
Well, we have had two weekends of Rescue College and the training, as always, was great. A big "THANKS" goes to the staff of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire and Rescue Services Division. These men and women do an excellent job of coordinating and instructing not only these two weekends, but throughout the year. We also owe a "thank you" to the Durham Fire Department for the use of their facilities.
The scholarships have been awarded and we wish everyone who applied could receive one, but that is not financially possible. If you or your child applied and did not get one this year, all is not lost. All names are put on a prioritized list and if from some reason a student has to quit college, the scholarship is passed down to the next person on the list. Keep up the great work. The citizens you help appreciate it more than you are told.
| NUM | NAME | SQUAD | DOD | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #643 | Stephen A. Alexander | Shepherds Fire & Rescue | 03/16/00 | 55 |
| #644 | Vernon R. Griffin | Vass Rescue Squad | 03/26/00 | 86 |
| #645 | Jesse L. Davis | Erwin Fire & Rescue | 04/02/00 | 67 |
| #646 | William E. Parris | Henderson County Rescue | 03/31/00 | 79 |
Set of Hurst extrication tools 1 32lb. spreader, 1 "0" cutter, 1 gas portable pump, 1 electric pump, 1 12' hose, and 1 4'hose. Taken off the truck 3 years ago, but was working at that time. Needs to be serviced. For more information, please contact Eric White at te_white@bellsouth.net (located in Leland, N.C.)
The Pinehurst Rescue Squad recently observed their 25th Anniversary on Sunday, April 9, 2000. Their rescue building is located on McCaskill Road in Pinehurst, N.C.
The Stanly County Rescue Unit recently celebrated their 45th Anniversary with an open house on April 16, 2000. Stanly County Rescue is located in Albemarle, N.C.
Wilson County Rescue Squad held their annual installation banquet on February 5, 2000. Guest speaker was Rev. William Tyndall. Officers for the new year are: Bob Davis, Captain - James Campbell, 1st Lt. - Tina Davis, 2nd Lt. - Gregg Staton, Master Sergeant - Lisa Carraway, Kim Hampton, Rodney Dancy, Angie Mooring, Team Sergeants - Blake Holloman, Supply Officer - David Mooring, Maintenance Officer - Denise Whitley, Gregg Staton and Rodney Dancy - Board of Directors.
Awards presented: Robert Strickland / Squad's Top Points Award - Jim Campbell / Squad Person of the Year. Also, recognized for their assistance and unselfish service to the squad and community during Hurricane Floyd were, Brenda Patterson, Alicia Bryant and Carolina Motor Sports.
They also recognized three fallen members: Rudy Coley (member), Charlie Trent (honorary member), Lloyd Latham (honorary member).
The annual banquet was held March 31, 2000. Members honored for 20 years of service were Margaret Cooke, Bobby Thornton, James Wilkins and Frank Woodard. "Rescue Person of the Year" was Ann Callan and the Junior "Rescue Person of the Year" was Sterling Tadlock.
May 5, 6, 7, 2000 Hosted by Orange EMS & Rescue Squad, Inc. and sponsored by Durham Technical Community College. Classes will be taught at Orange EMS and Rescue Squad in Carrboro and on the Haw River. Graduates will receive NFPA 1670 compliant Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit 1 certification as offered by Rescue 3 International. This course will fulfill all ERT Water Rescue requirements. Course brochures were mailed in March to all Association member departments. Cost for the full 3-day, 30 hour class is $175.00 per person. For further information, please contact Bobby Green, Orange Technical Rescue Team at 919/942-3831.
DIRECTORS MEETINGS - May 6 & 7, 2000, Yadkin County - 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.
REMEMBER, NATIONAL EMS WEEK IS MAY 14-21, 2000