General Meeting March 10

General Meeting

March 18, 2010

 

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes, Andrews   2^nd  VonMille-passed

T. Brandon gave financial report. Motion to accept, Andrews  2^nd Von Mille-passed

OLD

Email list discussiong

Building issues: Back room floor needs replacing; Middle room needs sheetrock, paint and trim;  Bathroom needs sheetrock repair and trim, replaster wall next to steps-get three estimates

VonMille has t-shirts, sweatshirts, golf towels for sale.

NEW

Building workdays needed to do repairs whether the building is sold or not.

Union website being constructed

Parade for Irish Festival on 3/20. Long sleeve shirt and uniform pants for marchers.

Local compiling list of city events so MDA collection can start early. Fire Admin. is okay with this. Kickoff is April 20 or 21.

Recommendations for people to be workhorses for the 2010 campaign.

MDA lock in at Morton’s 3/25.

Staffing-budget released 3/22 from mayor’s office; hoping for SAFER funding or we may lose one company. Not expecting furloughs or lay offs.

Andes meeting with council members about company brownouts.

K. Graziano brought up merger with RAA and fire department on 3/5. President Andes asked for comments (pro and con).

Motion to form a committee with K. Gran as chair to discuss issues (operational and administrative) regarding merger with RAA. Report due in 30 days with 5 of the best EMS systems in U.S. passed

15^th Annual Marvin Griffin Golf Tournament May 26 at Hunting Hawk. Motion for Local to sponsor for $500. Passed.

Martin’s Supermarkets will not allow fund raising on store property. MDA working on changing management’s mind.

RFDCU Dinner 4/30 @ Science Museum catered by Buzz & Ned’s

President Andes asked about increasing community involvement through the Local. Possibly CPR and AED training to community organizations/associations.

GOOD and WELFARE

Lt. John Loving (Ret.); son passed away.

Jerry Hohnbaum is cancer free.

Retirees this month

Dave Burns

Chris Davis

Warren Davis

Tommy Wright

Moved to adjourn passed.