Henry P. Sermons, Commander Robert Poe, Vice-Commander Gordon A. Joyner, Secretary-Treasurer

May 2001

Honor Our Veterans on Memorial Day

Observed May 28, 2001

COMMANDER'S MESSAGE

The benefits that the Association provides for its members continues to increase and it is our sincere wish that each leader of a squad/department would so inform their members. The number of scholarships, which are awarded each year, has increased. This year, we had 218 applicants to apply for a scholarship.

The Brotherhood has increased to $4,500.00, effective April 9, 2001. We only have approximately 31% of our members who are in the Brotherhood. This is a benefit that the local squad/department should provide for their members.

Remember, the deadline dates that are coming up. August 1, 2001 for BLS, Rescue Challenge, Rescue Competition and Heavy Rescue Judges, along with early Convention Registration.

VICE-COMMANDER'S MESSAGE

The Officers and Board Members of the Association have been very busy. If you have not heard by now, the Brotherhood payment for a death increased to $4,500.00 as of April 9, 2001. Another benefit you may be involved in is a scholarship for you or your child. This year we awarded 110 scholarships for a total of $ 570,000.00. If you did not receive one, you are still on a prioritized list. If for some reason someone who did receive one decides not to attend college or drops out, the next in line is awarded that scholarship.

Brotherhood Obituary

#693 John L. Watson Individual Member - Bethel Rescue Squad Age: 82 DOD: 03-09-01

#694 Dallas E. Kay Piedmont Triad Ambulance & Rescue Age: 90 DOD: 03-23-01

#695 Lauder B. Bridgers Clarkton Rescue Squad Age: 76 DOD: 03-30-01

DIRECTORS MEETING......June 9-10, 2001, West Jefferson, N.C.

HURRICANE AWARENESS WEEK

May 21 - 25, 2001 has been designated Hurricane Awareness week. This week is dedicated to educational programs designed to increase safety of live and property of vulnerable coastal populations.

NATIONAL EMS WEEK

May 20 - 26, 2001 is designated as National Emergency Medical Services week This special week began 27 years ago by the first official National Emergency Medical Services week proclamation to recognize the hard work of the men and women who day in and day out save lives of others and educate the public about emergency medical services.

CHINQUAPIN FIRE & RESCUE OPEN HOUSE

The open house was held on Sunday, April 29, 2001 from 2 - 5 p.m. The new building was dedicated to the citizens of Duplin County. The original building was destroyed during Hurricane Floyd in September of 1999.

BLS Judges Evaluation - Saturday, June 9^th, 2001, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ashe County Rescue Squad, 300 Mt. Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson, N.C.

Rescue Judges Evaluation - Saturday and Sunday, August 11^th & August 12^th, 2001. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - until. Hickory Fire Station #2, Hickory, N.C.

AUGUST 1, 2001.......IMPORTANT DEADLINE TO REMEMBER!

Basic Life Support Competition Entries

Rescue Challenge Competition Entries

Rescue Competition Entries

Heavy Rescue Judges Evaluation

Steve Richey Memorial Award Entries

W.F. Osborne Outstanding Chief's Memorial Award Entries

Rescue of the Year Award Entries

Memorial Service Information

EARLY CONVENTION REGISTRATION....$ 20.00 After August 1^st........$ 25.00