Kentucky EMT Instructors Association
Board Meeting Minutes of February 21, 1998

Originally posted: 03.09.98
      Last modified: 08.19.09

The KEMTIA Board Meeting was called to order at 1:15  PM by President Nancy Gainer at the South Dixie Fire Station.

Minutes:  The minutes of the committee meeting of January 10, 1998 were read and approved.

Treasurer Report: The Treasurer Report was accepted and filed, pending the April board meeting.

Committee Reports:

Executive Secretary: Reported by Duane Hawes in the absence of Pat Trevathan.  There have been calls from instructors inquiring about the late checks.  This is due to a change in the process in Frankfort.  Motion by Kenny Etherton to accept, second by John Tucker. Motion passed.

Political Affairs:  Nothing new to report / Kenny Etherton

Professional Affairs:  Theresa Martin Reporting

• Status of sexual harassment policy -- contact Sharon Pierceall
• Pen sets have bee purchased at a cost of $120.00.  The pens are gold with KEMTIA and the Star of Life logo.  They were purchased from Our Designs, Inc.  We now have an account with them.
• Dr. Carey Plaques:  We can not get the plaque done ahead of time. A motion by Aline Flanagan, second by John Tucker, to purchase one blank plaque for use at the award presentation. The winner would have one completed for them for re-presentation at the KAPA conference. Motion passed.
• Plaque for the past presidents are being prepared.
• Logo:  Nancy still has not located old ones. They will be resubmitted. The winner will be recognized at the Saturday night KEMTIA banquet.  A motion by Theresa Martin, second by John Woodall for the logo issue to be resolved at the Friday afternoon board meeting in April. Motion passed.

Executive Secretary Committee:  Kenny Etherton reporting.  Only application received, postmarked after the the Feb. 15 deadline. Motion by Phil Taylor, second by Duane Hawes for Kenny to solicit more response from the membership with a March 12 postmark deadline.  Motion approved.  It is noted that the poor response is reflective of the pervasive downward drift of the KEMTIA membership.  It is further reflected in the poor attendance at the board meetings.

New Business:

• Marcia Burklow stated that the next contract period occurs in a biennium year.  The contract needs to be submitted ASAP.  President Gainer appointed Duane Hawes and Kenny Etherton to contact Pat Trevathan regarding the status of the contract.
  According to Marcia, the Branch is planning to contract out testing services even though KEMTIA does not have an exclusive contract.
• Stationary with KEMTIA letterhead is needed for individuals and companies making donations for the conference. A generic sample will be created by the secretary and sent to Nancy Gainer.
• Conference Update:  The KEMTIA Board Meeting will be on April 3, 1998 at 10:00 AM, with the General Session to begin at 1:00 PM.  The Saturday night banquet is for EMT instructors and guest/family. The cost is $15.00 per person. A buffet is planned.  Sunday's business session will begin at 8:30 AM.   All times will be Central time.  Motion by John Woodall and second by Gary Santana to accept. Motion passed.
• The Branch will provide an explanation on all paperwork flow for EMT classes after the Saturday con ed class.  The Saturday con ed class will be presented by the Instructor Trainers.
• Conference 1999:  The April 1999 conference will be either in Ashland or Paintsville.  Final presentation will be made to the assembly in April
• There is nothing in the regulations to provide guidance for EMT regional coordinators.  Nancy will revise the job description to be more complete and accurate to the duties actually performed.
• The EMS Branch office needs to be notified ASAP of any appointments which occur to the position of EMT-Coordinator.
• Marcia reports that the updated HIV curriculum has been approved.
• Kenny Etherton is to investigate why we are not incorporated and to determine what we need to do to accomplish this.
• A motion by Theresa Martin with numerous seconds for form a committee to investigate and determine costs for KEMTIA becoming a sponsoring agency for transition courses, to be presented at the April meeting.  Gary Santana was appointed to char the committee and report to the meeting in April.
• A copy of the history of KEMTIA, prepared by Henry Baughman will be available for each KEMTIA member at the April conference.
• Consideration will be made by the president for appointing a parliamentarian, if Pat does not continue to do.

NB:

The proposed regulation changes for EMT-B was discussed.   A copy of the proposal as of last meeting is enclosed for all KEMTIA members.   A full copy of the most current proposals will be brought to the membership in April.

The board meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.  The next board meeting will be in Owensboro at the April conference.

Submitted: /s/ Aline Flanagan, Secretary