GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MINUTES
June 5, 2008
Education: Trauma Review by Jim Gullage
1. Jacky Betts called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. and reminded all members to sign the sign-in sheet.
2. The April minutes were reviewed and Al Garcia made the motion to approve the minutes. Wes Edwards seconded the motion. Motion approved.
3. The financial report was presented by Gail Martin. Balance on checking $4,845.26, money market $97,834.33. Gail reminded membership of education and equipment funds available. Gail reported that the finance committee will pay $250 on certification of EMT-B in addition to paying the same amount for EMT-I and EMT-P. Receipts for education and/or books must be submitted along with proof of obtaining state or national certification. Al Garcia made the motion to accept the financial report, Len Nauman seconded the motion. Motion approved.
4. Executive Report
a. MEO – No report.
b. Chair – No report. Jacky reminded members to select representatives for next year and submit names to coordinator by July 31. Jacky reported on GETAC meetings, TETAF progress including hospital surveys. Jacky reported information on the Strategic National Stockpile.
c. DSHS – No report.
d. Coordinator – Roger Ritchie reported on attendance of Trauma Conference and financial status related to conference. Roger also reported that Tobacco Application had been sent in and contracts were back for RAC and County funds.
e. PIE – Laura Pressler reported that Children’s Miracle Network had bought safety seats. We have bicycle helmets and water safety information.
f. Pre-Hospital Providers – Foster Simmons reported that the Provider group will try to have an educational segment in their future meetings. Foster reminded the membership that the Stroke Committee will meet in August at 3 PM in the Mesquite Room in Gaines.
g. CQI – No report.
h. Air Medical – No report.
i. Stroke – No report.
5. Old Business – none
6. New Business – Roger Ritchie reviewed the FY 08 EMS RAC and
Jacky Betts explained the need for a RAC representative to TETAF and suggested Roger Ritchie fills this position.
7. Action Items -
Motion was made by Dale Owen for Roger Ritchie to represent NTRAC as the RAC representative to TETAF; 2nd by Al Garcia. Motion approved.
8. Announcements –
Stroke Committee will meet in the Mesquite Room in Gaines Pavilion at 3 PM August 7th.
Next Executive Board, Thursday August 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.
Next General Membership, Thursday August 7, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Motion Foster Simmons, second by Dale Owen.