Meeting Report - May, 2011

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The regular meeting of the LONG ISLAND EMERGENCY VEHICLE TECHNICIANS was held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Wantagh Fire Department. About thirty five members enjoyed an excellent dinner – thanks to the generosity of Steve Schuman of Waterway Hose Testing, Inc. At 8PM the meeting was opened by the President, Steve Velazquez, who led the pledge to the flag. The minutes of the March Coram meeting were not available – the member who took them was not present. They will be read at the June 29 meeting.

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Kit returned after six months absence. The officers and members were happy to see her and Steve presented her with a bouquet from LIEVT.

The treasurer, Paul Sailon, read his report. To date, we have 31 paid members this year – we had a total of 86 last year, 89 in 2009, 117 in 2008, 123 in 2007, 93 in 2006, 101 in 2005, 102 in 2004 and 106 in 2005. The unpaid members were reminded to send their checks. He reported the only pending expenditure is $864 for the liability policy.

There will be an election of officers – the members were asked to make nominations by emailing them to Kit at KITUNLTD@aol.com or to BARBARA@FIRENEWS.COM. before the next meeting.

Members expressed interest in preparation for the EVT class. Ray Dyrcz said he would talk to Chris Lo Preto, our in house professor. We hope he will be able to have classes before the October tests.

Steve introduced Terry Bay, Applications Engineer and Sal Licata, Northeast and Mid Atlantic Territory Manager of ROM CORP. of Belton, Mo. Terry Bay made a very interesting presentation on the maintenance and servicing of roll-up doors. He had a model door which he was able to disassemble while he was fielding questions from the group. They certainly were more attentive than usual.

Steve presented Terry Bay, Joe Daniele of Wantagh and the Wantagh Board of Fire Commissioners with framed certificates of appreciation.

Raffle items were donated by John Sutch of South Shore Fire and Safety and Ray Dyrcz of Rescue Vehicles.

The next meeting will be held on June 29 – the members were advised to watch LIEVT.org for the location. The officers would like to make up a calendar for the coming year. Suggestions for meeting locations and speakers would be appreciated.

The meeting was adjourned.

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