Kentucky EMT Instructors Association
Executive Board Meeting, Feb. 2003
Louisville, Kentucky

The KEMTIA Executive Board Meeting was called to order by President Theresa Martin.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

President: Theresa Martin
Vice President: Glenn Allen
Secretary: Eva Prewitt
Treasurer: Aline Flanagan
Sergeant-At-Arms: Phil Taylor
Past President: Absent
Executive Secretary: Teresa Joyce
North Region: Absent
West Region: Katherine Thomasson
Central Region: Jody Grizz East Region: David Wilder
Other Members Present: Steve Burton, Ginny Shumate and M.E. Thomasson (Guest)

Approval of January 2002 Minutes. Motion was made by Katherine Thomasson to approve the minutes as written with two corrections to be made; Western Region Report the evaluations that Katherine appreciated Instructors help was on December the 7th not the 14th and the last sentence The February meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. instead of 1:30P.m. The motion was second by Jodie Grizz. Passed

Treasurer’s Report by Aline Flanagan: To date of February 2003 Running Balance in KEMTIA Checking Account is $6,153.46 and in CD Accounts $5,666.40 a total reported $11,819.86.A Motion to accept and file Treasurer’s Report by Katherine Thomasson and 2nd by David Wilder.

Executive Secretary Report by Teresa Joyce: February 2003 ending book balance reported $13,172.48. CD for the amount of $9,323.17 from former Executive Secretary was turned over to the Executive Board. Motion to accept and file Executive Treasurers report by Katherine Thomasson and 2nd by Aline Flanagan. Documents from the Former Executive Secretary have been retrieved and will be placed in storage.

Teresa Joyce (NEW INFORMATION) (270) 444-8257 e-mail wtjoyce@comcast.net

Correspondence: Thank You, from Debbie Peck for the flowers while recuperating from a broken leg.

Memo from Cosette Spille: Condolences and flowers went out to Donna Sparks, her father died in February.

Letter from KEMTIA Member Dick Bartlett in view of the serious problems within KY EMS through KBEMS personally witnessed during his last re-certification process.

REGIONAL REPORTS:

East Region: David Wilder Reporting, meeting February 15, 2003 Review and concerns with KBEMS Draft Regulations.

North Region: Absent

Central Region: Jody Grizz reporting, Regional meeting February 8, 2003 in Elizabethtown, KY not enough participation for Continued Education so class was cancelled. April KEMTIA Conference was topic and meeting. Next Meeting will be /Friday night April 11 at 7:00 EDT in Bardstown prior to conference.

West Region: Katherine Thomasson had a meeting with poor participation. Looking for an address for a KEMTIA web site. Paid Aline for a completed HIV Class. Talked about smallpox vaccinations and awareness.

Political Affairs Committee: Theresa Martin reporting for Glenn Allen. Glenn Allen prepared a guideline letter that could be sent to representatives with concerns about the EMS Draft Regulations. The Regulations go before KBEMS on March 6th. Any changes or concerns need to be addressed before this date. KEMTIA Member Jerry McGraw had been asked by President Theresa Martin to ledge concerns and solutions on behalf of the Education section of the Draft. The document was presented at the E-Board meeting and will be filed with the minutes. A major concern is the need for a definition page that appears to be absent from the KBEMS Regulations Draft. Without the definitions it will be difficult to interpret the true meanings of the regulations that are said to be voted on at the KBEMS meeting on March 6, 2003 in Frankfort.

Education and Professional Affairs Committee: Steve Burton, The KEMTIA Educational Program Director reporting, KEMTIA as an Educational Institute is seeking a Medical Director. Several suggestions were made at the January meeting. Please contact Steve if you have any suggestions.

Request Applications for classes to be taught by KEMTIA Educational Institute must be directed and approved by Steve Burton.

KEMTIA members that want to teach classes through KEMTIA As an Educational Institute will need to present curriculum vitae to Steve Burton for approval. Steve Burton, 14009 Darwin Boulevard (502) 449-5472 (work)Valley Station, KY 40272 e-mail stevenburton@romhaas.com

During the Education Committee meeting, a curriculum syllabus, based on the national registry curriculum, was set up for The Dixie Fire School that will be in Elizabethtown March 8 and 9th, 2003. Instructors were assigned topics for the continuing education program that had been requested.

Serving since Pins estimated cost for a little over 400 pins and gold pins for Life-Time-Members will be $1200, after the original order the cost per pin will decrease. Motion was made by Phil Taylor to proceed with ordering the pins so that they will be ready at the April Conference. The Motion was second by Aline Flanagan. Passed.

There was discussion about purchasing web-site space and getting estimates. Steve Burton and Eva will report back to the board in April.

Conference Committee: Eva Prewitt reporting, KEMTIA Spring Conference April 12 &13, 2003 at The Days Inn in Bardstown, KY. All EMT-B and EMT-FR/Instructors are invited to attend. There will be a charge for Non-Members of KEMTIA.

Meals will be provided on the Saturday of the conference. The topics for the Educational Tracts for train-the-instructors will be based on the Required EMT-B Supplemental Curriculum. Brochures were sent out for pre-registration. (PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS ASAP.) A. draft syllabus and weekend itinerary was presented to the board with still some changes to be made. Life-Time Members are urged to attend the Saturday evening dinner. Recognition will be presented by KEMTIA President, Theresa Martin, at that time.

Katherine Thomasson volunteered along with Sharon Pierceall to coordinate Sunday’s Curriculum for KEMTIA Members with topics of HIV/Aids Train-the-Trainer and Presentation on HIPPA for the Field Staff. Phil Taylor will be in charge of Name Tags,

Debbie Sheppard will be taking care of awarding the Continuing Education hours, Jodie Grizz along with Bob Fegenbush will be taking care of registration and sign-ins prior to each class.

Board Meeting will be scheduled for Sunday April 13, 2003 during conference.

Budget and Finance Committee: Teresa Joyce reporting a detailed survey report on charges and expenses of evaluators and requests a change and understanding of KEMTIA Member’s evaluation fee schedule as well as understanding the roles and fees of the Regional Test Coordinators. Teresa was asked by the President, Theresa Martin to present at the April Board Meeting a proposal that will include the most economical changes along with guidelines and instructions for the Regional Test Coordinators.

New Business:

A recommendation from President, Theresa Martin to appoint Aline Flanagan to prepare a written resolution that states; The KEMTIA President will appoint one (1) KEMTIA Regional Test Coordinator for each region. Said KEMTIA Regional Test Coordinator will report to the KEMTIA Executive Secretary and will be responsible to host one regional EMT-B testing site date per calendar quarter for each region for a total of four (4) KEMTIA sponsored testing sites per calendar quarter. Other KEMTIA sponsored testing sites will have to meet minimum person ratio requirements and be approved by the KEMTIA Executive Secretary. Motion on the recommendation was made by Phil Taylor and 2nd by Aline Flanagan. Passed. Drafted Resolution will be presented and voted upon at the April General Meeting.

Granted the Resolution should pass, A committee is formed: Chairman, Teresa Joyce, Aline Flanagan, Steve Burton and Eva Prewitt to draft guidelines to accommodate the above resolution and to develop a process for the Regional Testing.

Phil Taylor made a motion to approve Gary McComas as a Life-Time-Member recipient. Motion 2nd by Aline Flanagan. Passed

Old Business: There was discussion about purchasing web-site space, initial set-up and Domain Name. Estimates are being reviewed at this time. Steve Burton and Eva Prewitt will report back to the board in April.

Sponsorship for the KAEMT EMS Olympics was approved at the September 2002 Conference. Motion by Aline Flanagan to present the check for the amount of $800.to Ginny Shumate. Motion 2nd by David Wilder. Passed.

Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 4:45 P.M. by Aline Flanagan and 2nd by David Wilder.

Next Meeting during the Spring Conference April 13, 2003

Respectfully Signed
Eva A. Prewitt, KEMTIA Secretary