Meeting Minutes for May 21, 2008

AGENDA
May 21, 2008
7:15pm

1) Acknowledgment to all that participated during recruitment incentives for both April & May. We had seven people sign-up during the Palmyra Safety Day. Once we have a schedule for the upcoming classes- we will be in contact with those that signed up – to get them into a class.Words of gratitude were relayed to the team from both Wayne Comegno and Kevin Tuno for our participation. Some of those that had signed up during Palmyra Day have been contacted and asked to join us at our next meeting.

2) Discussion concerning the upcoming Hepatitis B shots as well as individual team ID’s. to be taken at the June 11th meeting- please note the date change. Again this is not mandatory, however if you choose not to take the shot- you will have to sign off on the refusal. Harry Smith from Palmyra EMS explained the hepatitis shot process to all in attendance. Identification cards will have an area that will have your Emergency Contact Information. Team members were encouraged to wear either their team (Tri-Boro) shirt or any shirt that states CERT on it.

3) Red Cross Shelter training classes are being offered periodically and Wayne is advising us as to when and where- if there is anyone who needs a class or two please advise and we will let you know the schedule. We are still waiting on the Red Cross to get back to us confirming our logistics simulation class that we had previously discussed with them.

4) July 4th parade-most likely will be called to assist the Borough of Riverton with traffic control for that day. In the past we have needed between 5-6 people to do this duty. For those of you that are interested in marching in the parade- we would like all team members to wear the team shirt. If you have not ordered one, please check out the cafepres website- if you have any problems with this please contact Eileen and she will either walk you through it, or if we have enough people that want to order- we can do another bulk order and have them shipped together.

5) The NJSP will be hosting a "Missing Person & Evidential Search Course" at the Burlington County Emergency Training Center in Westampton on June 14th (Saturday). This training will teach our members how to assist at these types of incidents. Class will be held from 8am to 1pm (rain or shine). Training will be conducted in the auditorium, along with demonstrations/training outside. Please advise members to dress accordingly.

6) Colleen briefed the group for the upcoming "Field Day" Exercise.Sept 27th (rain or shine) Competition for both Cert & Cart. Kennedy Center in Willingboro-Willingboro OEM. Activities will start at 8:00am and continue until approx 3:00pm.
8:00-9:00 Registration
9:00-11:30-Training
11:30-11:45 Break
11:45-1:00pm- Competition
1:00pm-- Lunch

Some of the activities suggested but not definite are: Safety Zone, Triage, ICS, Personal Protection, Trailer Training, Search & Rescue, etc. Possible Certificates will be awarded for participation.

Two Co- Chairs: John Carroll, and Zak Raab

Family Field Day 2009 is scheduled for sometime in the Spring.

The announcement of the "resignation" of Matt Shampine was mentioned by Coordinator Young. Matt is in the process of moving out of the area, and wishes to no longer be listed as a team member.

Chuck concluded the meeting by reminding all that this is "Thunderstorm Season". Make sure that everyone is prepared, and possibly has an all weather radio on hand. July & August is usually Tornado watch season.

The discussion was brought up as to taking a break from monthly meeting for the summer, as long as they do not conflict with the combined LEPC meetings.

Questions / Comments – None
Remind all that meeting minutes will be available on CERT website

ADJOURN MEETING 8:00pm

Members Present:
Chuck Young, Eileen Kennedy, Colleen Arndt, Josie Grimes,
Sheila Reynolds,Wendy Haniman, Jim May,Tom O'Donnell,
Mary Lou Mascarin,Joe Threston.

Absent:
Sue Bye, Jim Capobianco, France Carmody, Carol Norton - Foell, Margaret Genzano,Diana Horen, Cyndi Lamon,Glen Olszewski, Lisa Threston, Marie Walsh.

Reminder of Team Meeting May 21, 2008-7:00pm

Reminder to all team members.
Our monthly scheduled meeting is at 7:00pm
Palmyra EMS Building.

Palmyra Safety Day Success

Saturday May 3rd was a great success for Tri-Boro Cert.
With the added assistance of Gary Johnson from the
Willingboro Cert team, and the presence of the Willingboro
Cert trailer, we successfully signed up seven people
from our area for upcoming classes.

Many thanks go out to Gary Johnson who spent the entire
day with us, and was on hand to "show off" the contents
of the CERT Trailer to those that showed an interest.

Also available for the recruitment was Colleen Arndt,
Sheila Reynolds,Joe Threston, Lisa Threston,Josephine
Grimes and Eileen Kennedy for a job well done.

Hepatitis B Shots, Team ID Badges, Etc...

Please be advised that we are in the process of setting up the first in a series of three Hepatitis B shots. For those that are interested, the initial shot will be administered at the June 18th regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00pm .

We will also be taking individual pictures for team ID badges at this and only this meeting.

I need All team member to respond back as soon as possible to confirm that you will be at the meeting and to make sure that all that have requested the shots will receive them.

Any questions, please feel free to contact Chuck.