EMSEK Executive Board Meeting

June 26, 2004

KCTCS Fire/Rescue Training Center Elizabethtown, KY

The EMSEK Executive Board Meeting was called to order by President Theresa Martin on June 26, 2004 at 1:12 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

President: Theresa Martin

Vice President: Mark Bailey

Secretary: Eva Prewitt

Treasurer: Katherine Thomasson

Sergeant-At-Arms: Absent

Past President: Phil Taylor

Executive Secretary: Teresa Joyce

North Region: Absent West Region: Traci Purcell

Central Region: Steve Sheets East Region: David Wilder

Other Members Present: Steve Burton, and Sharon Pierceall. A Quorum was present.

Approval of March 26,2004 Minutes. Motion was made by Phil Taylor and 2^nd by David Wilder to accept and approve the March 2004 minutes as written. Passed.

Treasurer’s Report by KatherineThomasson: To date, June 26 2004 Balance in EMSEK Account is $3605.13 and in CD account $5776.77 with total balance of $9381.84. Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report with copy of ledged report kept with original minutes by Steve Sheets and 2^nd David Wilder. Passed. March Conference Costs were concluded on this date. The last checks were written to KBEMS for the evaluator books and for the evaluator endorsement cards.

Executive Secretary Report Teresa Joyce: May 2004 report Submitted with a Balance $21,778.49. Executive Secretary’s Report approved with submitted report kept with original minutes Motion made by Steve Sheets and 2^nd by Katherine Thomasson. Passed

Teresa introduces the need to compile costs and draw up proposals for Evaluation Skills Testing Sites and costs for teaching EMS classes. The proposals should then be made available to Training Institutes for those services. There was discussion and a motion was made by Steve Sheets that Teresa Joyce, Executive Secretary and EMSEK President Theresa Martin work together and draw up proposals for EMSEK’s costs for Evaluation Skills Testing and costs for Classes, an addendum was added by Mark Bailey that the two individuals acting for EMSEK would approve the proposals at the best interest of EMSEK members with more evaluators available at a testing site and submit proposals to Training Institutes ASAP. The motion and addendum was 2^nd by Katherine Thomasson. Passed.

Teresa also shows concern with the association having duo treasurer activity. She will research the risks or possible changes that may need to be investigated since we are expanding our associational services and income is no longer coming from the State. Report will be made at the next meeting.

Correspondence. Martin Pierce sends Thank You Card to Association for Cards, flowers and letters during his illness

REGIONAL REPORTS:

East Region: David Wilder Reporting, East Region held meeting on 06/19/04, with good attendance. Good comments were made about the Spring Conference; they appreciated the organized fashion that the conference portrayed. Discussion about Regional Skills Evaluations Sites being scheduled showed concern because the instructors want to make sure that their students have quick availability to testing as soon as their classes come to a close. Questions were raised about testing coordinators and who they are. A proposal is made to investigate how each region is taking care of their testing and to appoint testing coordinators along with a regional representative during the general assembly in September.

North Region: Mark Bailey reporting; no meetings

Central Region: Steve Sheets reporting, Regional Continuing Education Class “Traumatic Brain Injury” was held on May 15, 2004. in Elizabethtown. There were 24 members present and there were great reviews. The class can be made available to any region, for information contact Steve Sheets.

West Region: Traci Purcell Reporting, No meetings were held. In reference to Regional Testing Coordinator she is wearing two hats and does both Regional Rep and Testing Coordinator, as does the Central Region. Inconsistency needs to be addressed in all the regions and get back on track during the September General Assembly Meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Political Affairs Committee: Mark Bailey Reporting; Working closely with KAPA on issues of MCD Reimbursement issues for Ambulance Providers, and encouraging the passing of the Brenda Cowen Act/Assault of 3^rd degree on EMS Personnel to be a felony through legislation. There has been continued discussion about EMS issues and the future of EMS with the Governor of KY. No changes and no actions have been taken.

Education and Professional Affairs Committee: Sharon Pierceall reporting, Plans are underway for the Educational Courses that will be offered during the 2005 EMS Conference in Owensboro, KY. The Evaluator’s Training Program will be one of the classes offered and for those that don’t need to attend that training program there will be other classes offered such as National Standard Curriculum Class Course, by Jon Muncy and a Skills Exam Representative Class offered. The afternoon will be filled with a Moulage Class. Pre-Registration will be required.

June 30, 2004 there will no longer be National Written Exams offered for EMT-FR, EMT-B or EMT-P Candidates to classes without a minimum of ten (10) persons requesting testing. They will need to combine and make the site acceptable for more candidates.

Donna Sparks has revised the HIV/AIDS Training Course for EMSEK and has submitted it for renewal approval. Still waiting on approval before the class can be taught.

Scholarships have been recommended for 2004 to recipients Donald McPherson, Perry County in Combs, KY who is enrolled into a Paramedic Class in Hazard, KY and to Kathy Jo Donahue, Nelson County, Bardstown, KY who is enrolled in a Paramedic Class in Louisville, KY.

Conference Committee: Mark Bailey reporting, The classes are set up for the conference by the education committee and the conference will be held on September 17, 18 and 19 at the Executive Inn Rivermont, Owensboro, KY. Lodging reservations can be made by calling 270-926-8000 or 800-626-1936. The Itinerary for the conference will be;

September 17—10:00 a.m. EMSEK Executive Board Meeting

September 17—01:00 p.m. EMSEK General Assembly Meeting

September 17—02:45p.m. Guest Speaker, Tim Richardson

September 17—5:00p.m. Banquet with Dance sponsored by EMSEK to follow

Banquet Tickets are $35.00 and must be purchased through KAPA obtained on EMS Connection

September 18 –07:00 a.m. EMSEK Evaluation Course Registration

September 18—08:30a.m. EMSEK Continuing Education Classes begin

September 19—08:30a.m. General Assembly Meeting with Election of Officers

Pre-Registration for the Classes are required due to purchasing of supplies for the classes. Pre-Registration information is on the Web-Site and will be mailed to every instructor and Training Institute that is on file with KBEMS.

New Shirts will be available with the new logo of EMSEK and EMSEK Pins will be on-hand for purchasing.

Vendors will be set up and will be able to answer questions or provide hands-on demonstrations for EMSEK members.

OLD BUSINESS: Tax exempt status 501-C3 is in the process of being reviewed by Teresa Joyce, Executive Secretary in conjunction with consultation with a licensed CPA. A motion was made by Katherine Thomasson and 2^nd by Phil Taylor to allow the charges incurred during the consultation of EMSEK’s Tax Status be paid by EMSEK. Passed

NEW BUSINESS: A motion was made by Steve Burton; EMSEK would become a gold sponsor for the 2004 EMS Conference and Expo for the amount of $2,000. The motion was second by Phil Taylor. This entitles EMSEK to several benefits that we usually have paid for in the past. Our Association will also be recognized and promoted during the EMS Conference. Passed

Recommendation was made by Theresa Martin to change the design of the Jack Carey Award. Changes were approved by the board.

JACK CAREY AWARD APPPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2004.

Check the WEBSITE for Application and instructions. KEMTIA.ORG

Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 3:45 P.M. by Steve Sheets and 2^nd by David Wilder.

NEXT KEMTIA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 10:00 A.M. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 WITH GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING TO FOLLOW AT 1:00P.M. AT THE EXECUTIVE INN RIVERMONT, OWENSBORO, KY.

Respectfully Submitted By

Eva A. Prewitt, EMSEK Secretary