Nor Cal Fire Prevention Officers Association
Executive Board Meeting
October 22, 2004
Modesto, CA.
Roll Call - The meeting was called to order
at 1030 hours.
The following individuals were present:
Wes Arvin, Dennis Mathisen, Darren Drake,
Theresa Johnson, Angela Giuliani, Mike Stewart,
Forrest Craig, Fort Hartsfield
Review of Minutes
The board reviewed and approved the September 24, 2004 Executive Board Meeting Minutes.
Consent Calendar Items
No items to report.
Written Communications
- None received this month.
Unfinished Business
- CCAI and NorCAL, Theresa Johnson will prepare a position paper on reforming the Fire Investigation Subcommittee for presentation to the Executive Board and targeting January 2005 to present to the general membership.
- List Serve and L.A. Fire Marshals, President Arvin has communicated with Laura Blaul of the So Cal FPO’s. No new movement at this point.
- Cal Chief’s Website, The issue of moving toward merging the Cal FPO’s website with the Cal Chief’s website was discussed. Fort Hartsfield is generally supportive of getting on board with the Cal Chief’s website with the understanding that we need to keep our existing website for the time being. We should start working toward placing some of our content of the Cal Chief’s website to prepare for a future transition. We will, however, continue maintaining our website until such time it is determined that formally moving to the Cal Chief’s website is in the best interest of the Northern and Southern California FPO’s organizations.
- Monthly conference calls with SFM – President Arvin is still working with Laura Blaul on establishing monthly conference calls with Randy Roxson. A current topic to discuss is the SFM position on SB 1896 bedridden regulations. President Arvin will follow up.
- Tim Rapella Trust Fund – Darren is working with President Arvin to write a letter and send a donation check to the trust fund.
- By-Laws – President Arvin is working with Laura Blaul to combine the Northern and Southern California FPO’s by-laws.
New Business
- Annual report – Dennis and Angela will work with the committee co-chairs to get their annual reports submitted to Danielle Stefani as soon as possible.
- Vendors for merchandise – Fort Hartsfield and Forrest Craig made a recommendation of a new vendor – Sundance Embroidery. The E-Board approved the new vendor and the placement of the first order.
- Letter of support for Steve Jensen – Steve Jensen is submitting an application for a seat on the State Building Standards Commission. CALBO supports him. Forrest Craig recommended that we support Steve as well. The E-Board unanimously extends its support. President Arvin will write a letter and circulate to the E-Board for review.
Board Members Report
No reports.
Treasurers Report
- Darren Drake provided a Treasurer’s Report to the board. He is still researching investing monies in a short term CD. His recommendations will be presented at the next meeting.
Information
- Darren recommended that the E-Board write
letters of support regarding federal legislation
providing tax breaks for the installation
of fire sprinklers.
- Theresa gave an update on next year’s meetings.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1145 hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Mathisen, Acting Secretary (filling in for Bruce who was vacationing with Gavel in Hawaii – Aloha!)