Kentucky EMT Instructors Association
General Membership Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2000
Louisville, Kentucky

The General Session of KEMTIA was called to order (reconvened from Board Meeting) at 1:25 PM by President Mark Bailey.

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS: As is customary, all members of KEMTIA introduced themselves to the body.

SPECIAL MENTION: Thank you to Steve Burton & Rhom & Haas for name badges.

Thank you to Greg Fraley’s Ambulance Service for the funding for a guest speaker at our Saturday CE presentation.

TREASURER REPORT: presented as at board meeting. Treasurer is to get a copy to the Secretary to include in the minutes. There was a glitch in her program preventing a printout.

Motion by John Pennington, second by Carolyn Elliott to accept. Motion passed.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT: Linda Cooper reporting. She apologized for the lateness in January & February check disbursements to evaluators. This was caused by the delay in receiving the funds from Frankfort. Since there is a balance in the Executive Secretary account of $10,000, she was directed to pay the checks to instructors from this balance. A copy of the report is enclosed. Motion by Martin Bosemer, second by Jimmy Vancleave to accept the report. Motion passed.

EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORTS: President Bailey announced funeral Services for Ms. Arnsburger, the first EMT certified in KY (EMT # 1) to be held in Paris, Ky. She was taught by Norm Lawson the first EMT-Instructor in Ky. Motion by Sharon Pierceall, second by Ginny Shumate to make a $50.00 donation to the Bluegrass Chapter of Hospice in her name. Motion passed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Tim May reporting. This has been a busy year in Frankfort. The paramedic and EMT-FR regs are in place. The EMT-B regs were pulled from the docket on 2/3/00, but have since been reinstated to the process for approval. The main trouble with the regs were the ones dealing with EMT instructors.

HB312 re: National Registry requiring NR for initial certification of an EMT and at 2-yr recert time may choose to either go with NR or go with state certification. This bill was presented in the last legislative session.

HB405 will go into effect April 2001. This deals with the creation of a 16 member KY EMS Board with oversight of the entire EMS systems.

HB 49 allowing public access to the AED was passed.

The HIV/AIDS bill making HIV Education optional instead of mandatory is stuck in committee.

The current proposed regulation for recertification of EMT instructors requires 53 hours total with the breakdown as follows:

-24 hrs instruction time in 3 different subject

-3 hrs of MOI (every 2 yrs)

-2 hrs of AIDS/HIV education

_24 hrs of ride time or active participation with an organization with an EMS mission.

(QI/QA, con ed, teaching etc.). The organization could be industrial, first response, fire department, etc.

There is concern about involvement in an EMS that does not allow ride time. Also there was concern expressed about the interpretation of "24 hrs with an organization with an EMS Mission".

Tim has done a great job in tracking the regs through the process. There have been many compromises from many organizations that has gone into the final draft of the regs. If you have any questions about pending or passed legislation dealing with EMS, contact either Tim or Mark.

PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Sharon Pierceall reporting.

-The Scholarship fund has $512.00

-The application for the Scholarship was passed around for viewing.

-An afghan will be raffled with the money to go to the Scholarship fund.

-Get the nomination for the Dr. Carey Award to the Professional Affairs Committee

(Sharon Pierceall, Steve Burton, Art Cook, Jimmy VanCleave, Paul Billings or John Pennington)

-Appreciation was expressed to Phil Taylor for the development of the Lifetime Membership Certificates and for the HIV/AIDS Certificate.

-The HIV/AIDS course was approved and an CHS # assigned. Phil Taylor will coordinate

the program with assistance from Carolyn Elliott. The course is a multidisciplinary course. A reminder from Ann Reeser: 1 strike (mistake) will result in a warning, 2 strikes will result in a suspension and 3 strikes and we are out for a period of 2 years.

Please be cautious so we do not loose the course, after so much hard work has gone into it’s development. This educational process will be tracked carefully. REMEMBER: to issue our certificate, you must teach our course. Phil’s fee will be readdressed in the next session of the board meeting. A question was asked: Could an individual instructor use the KEMTIA curriculum and submit it for his/her provider number. The answer is no, you may not.

-KEMTIA will be involved with a Pre-Conference presentation at the EMS Conference & Trade Show. Possibly a 24 hour refresher course. There was good feedback from last year’s involvement. Share any ideas for the coming conference with Theresa Martin.

-Martin Bosemer presented the information about providing EMT-B classes to the army medics at Ft. Knox, Ft. Campbell and Northern Ky. This proposal was presented at the Board meeting. where a motion was made and passed to form a committee to facilitate the educational process. There was concern expressed about having adequate instructors to handle this process, since there could be a lot of growth in the numbers.

This training has been ordered by the Surgeon General due to the results of an audit which showed a deficit of knowledge in the current training process.

-John Hultgren requests a letter of support and feedback from KEMTIA for a program being developed by STATCARE. As it exists now, STATCARE is having trouble meeting the demands for CE classes. A program is being considered that would use the computer & computer based training for EMS. The education person for service would be a contact person and download the class presentation from STATCARE. This will be 1 on 1 training and at the end a certificate would be printed out and signed by the education person.

There will be a review board to review the course, text and curriculum.

Motion by Steve Burton, second by Phil Taylor to submit a letter to STATCARE in support of this proposal. Discussion expressed concern on how to prevent cheating in the testing process. This would be addressed as much as possible. Motion passed.

OTHER INFORMATION FROM THE PRESIDENT

-Benny Cooper is now on 24 hr a day oxygen. He sent a message through Pat Trevathan wishing the best for our conference. Our prayers are sent to Benny.

A motion was made by Phil Taylor, second by Ann Brown to make Benny a Lifetime Member. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Theresa Martin, second by Phil Taylor to make Gene Reeser a Lifetime Member. Motion passed.

Phil will make the certificate and send them to the Regional Representative to present in person to these individuals.

General discussion resulted in asking Karen Rich to obtain a Car/letter or some other item for all members to sign to send to Benny. She will get this tonight and have for tomorrow.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: Theresa Martin reporting. She reported on all of the planned activities for this conference.

-Thanks to Phyllis Portman and all who assisted her for the excellent CE Program planned for Saturday. We will make Saturday a professional day by starting & stopping on time.

-Name tags with a blue dot indicating KEMTIA membership will be required for voting on Sunday morning.

-President Bailey expressed thanks to Theresa for a job well done on the 2000 conference.

AUDIT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: Mark Meunch, Chair

Martin Bosemer & Kenny Etherton, members

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: John Hultgren, Chair

Art Cook , David Belcher & Clark Rowland, members

BYLAWS COMMITTEE: Dale Edmondson reporting. The corrected & updated resolutions were presented individually. All were passed by the membership body. A copy will be placed on the web page for access. Thanks to the Bylaws Committee: Dale Edmondson, Bobby Burnett, David Belcher for a job well done.

NEW BUSINESS:

-Jamie Green addressed the membership regarding proposed standards of EMS Education: Agenda for the Future. He requests KEMTIA be proactive in this area and not reactive.

The EMS Education Agenda for the Future is a document put together by NHTSA and has the following key points:

1. National EMS Education Standards

2. National Scope of Practice

3. Accreditation of EMS Education Programs

4. National EMS Certification, including Instructors

5. National EMS Core Content

-President Bailey reports that Rocky Johnson who is instrumental in the National EMS Memorial in Roanoke, Virginia has informed him that 6 EMS persons are to be inducted into this memorial in May. Rocky is asking for our support and for the appointment of a member of our organization to participate in the formation of a state EMS Memorial in Frankfort. A motion by Karen Rich, second by Ginny Shumate to investigate & support this process by appointing an individual to explore; and get back to KEMTIA.

Motion passed.

-A question was brought up about having an EMS license tag with the Star of Life emblem and perhaps some of the funds generated to go to the EMS Memorial Fund. President Bailey will pass this issue to the next Professional Affairs Committee.

-Dr. Baughman will give an update on the history of KEMTIA at the banquet to be held this evening.

-Thanks to Bobby Burnett for his assistance with copies of materials and for providing visual aids.

The Executive Board will reconvene immediately following the recess of the General Assembly.

The General Assembly recessed at 5:35 PM until Sunday morning

 

General Session
Sunday Morning 4/9/00

 

RECONVENED: The General Assembly of KEMTIA was reconvened by President Bailey at 9:20 AM.

The first order of business was the election of officers. The meeting was turned over to John Hultgren, Chairman of the Nominations committee.

OFFICE NOMINATIONS ELECTED

President Mark Bailey [Mark Bailey elected]

(1 vote cast by the Secretary for Mark Bailey)

Vice President Tim May [Tim May elected]

(1 vote cast by the Secretary for Tim May)

Secretary Eva Prewitt Aline Flanagan Nancy Gainer [Aline Flanagan elected]

Treasurer Theresa Martin [Theresa Martin elected]

(1 vote cast by the Secretary for Theresa Martin)

Sargent at Arms Louis Hinch John Woodall [John Woodall elected]

President Bailey stated he will continue to work to accomplish the goals of KEMTIA as set.

A caucus of the 4 new regions was called at 9:45 AM to elect Regional Board Representatives. The following individuals were chosen:

Regional Rep Alternate Backup

Central Reg. Phyllis Portman Eva Prewitt Bobby Burnett

East Reg. Nancy Gainer David Wilder

North Reg. Dale Edmondson Gary Santana Clark Rowland

West Reg. John Tucker Katherine Thomasson Jimmy VanCleave

The General Session reconvened at 10:00 AM

-The new Officers and Board Members were sworn by the Executive Secretary.

BYLAWS COMMITTEE: Dale Edmondson presented Resolution #12 which would award Lifetime Membership to any KEMTIA instructor who retires with 20m years of active involvement as an instructor. Motion by Ginny Shumate, second by Katherine Thomasson to accept the resolution. Discussion ensued about "what if the 20 yrs involved no active participation?" Answer: "This would prevent anyone from falling through the cracks".

Motion passed.

-Discussion followed about the examination process and setting up the exam sites. Test coordinators need to assure alternating of Exam Reps and evaluators. John Tucker expressed concern about the need for more Exam reps and opening up the training to all instructors. Motion was made by Martin Bosemer with numerous seconds to move this issue back to the Executive Board for resolution. Motion passed.

-Pat Trevathan asked why we do not have our own web page with links to assure good communication among the members. We do have a page. To access **** is used and the password is ****.

-REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: Mark Meunch reporting (Members: Martin Bosemer & Kenny Etherton). All accounts appear to be in order. The Executive Secretary’s accounts were given a cursory inspection with the accounts & funds appearing to be in order. Motion by Dale Edmondson, second by Art Cook to accept the report. Motion passed. The Secretary of KEMTIA will maintain the written report for review at the financial audit of 2001.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: The following committee member appointments were made by President Bailey:

PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS: EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

Sharon Pierceall, Chair Phyllis Portman, Chair

Paul Billings Nancy Gainer

John Hultgren Theresa Martin

Clark Rowland John Woodall

Mark Perkins Aline Flanagan

Barbara Howard Rudy Garrett

Sheryl Born

PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS BUDGET & FINANCE

Tim May, Chair Theresa Martin, Chair

Members to be announced Mark Meunch

Kenny Etherton or

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Martin Bosemer

Tim May, Chair

Executive Board Members

Educational Committee

BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Dale Edmondson, Chair

David Belcher

Bobby Burnett

John Woodall

Phillip Keel

-Motion was made by Dale Edmondson, second by Katherine Thomasson for the Secretary to keep an audit file for annual comparison of funds. Motion passed.

-Marcia reminded all that instructors who need con ed hours for certification before September 2001 may view the videos of the April 2000 KEMTIA Conference.

-President Bailey directed the Secretary to include a notice in the minutes asking for feedback from instructors: "Do you want a Saturday Session September 2000 for Con Ed hrs? This would occur at the conclusion of the EMS & Trade Show to be held in Owensboro"

-Let Mark or Tim know if you wish to serve on a committee of KEMTIA>

-A quilt which all instructors were requested to sign is being sent to Bennie Cooper. This was coordinated by Karen Rich.

-Phyllis Portman request you let her know if you want a copy of the Domestic Violence handout and/or a copy of the HIV/AIDS outline.

-Jaime Green again presented the information about the National Association EMS Instructors and requested someone from KEMTIA be designated to attend the Conference in September 13-17, and become involved. NHTSA officially recognizes NAEMS Educators as a driving force in EMS education. A motion was made by Association of Green, second by Ginny Shumate for KEMTIA to appoint an individual and financially support him/her to attend the National Conference in September to represent KY and keep abreast of changes which are occurring at the national level. Motion passed.

-Motion by Tony Cipolla, second for the Education Committee to get the information and make a decision on who to send to the conference and report back

An amendment to the motion was made by Tony Cipolla, second by Dale Edmondson for the Executive Board to make the recommendation on who to send by the next Board meeting in June.

Amendment passed. Amended motion passed.

-The next Board meeting will be at South Dixie Fire Station in Louisville on June 24, 2000 at 1:00 PM.

-There will be a Board meeting in conjunction with the EMS & Trade Show in Owensboro in September, 2000 (week of 9/12-9/16), with the date to be announced.

-[Item deleted from Internet version pertaining to a recognition.] 

-Phil Taylor will be making picture ID Badges for the Executive Board.

-Lifetime Members honored at the Banquet on Saturday night were:

Muriel Dodd
Dick Rowe
Mertigene Bell
Marynell Thompkins
Dale Holcomb, Sr.
Al Riggle
Jim Howard
Tommy Thompson
Martin Pierce, present to accept
Dr. Henry Baughman, present to accept
Earl Totten, Present to accept.

It was noted that Ann and Gene Reeser had previously been inducted as Lifetime Members when they had planned to move to Florida, in 1996. This oversight will be corrected.

The awards to those not present will be delivered by current instructors in the region where the Lifetime Members live.

Lifetime Members are to receive a shirt from KEMTIA. They will need to let us know what size and what to embroider on the shirt.

Ann Reeser, Gene Reeser and Benny Cooper will receive their certificates as soon as Phil Taylor can get them completed.

-Theresa Martin reports on the conference costs:

Cost of conference: $2262.00

Income (vendors, raffle, banquet) $2240.00

short $ 22.00 (-)

-Motion by Dale Edmondson to accept the Scholarship Application, second by Art Cook. Motion passed.

-President Bailey directed the Professional Affairs Committee to set a date to get applications in and awarded in time for the fall semester And report back to the Board at the June meeting.

Motion by Dale Edmondson, second by Art Cook to set the application deadline at June 1st. Motion passed. The application will appear on the KEMTIA web site.

-Instructors who want an instructor pin contact Theresa Martin. The cost is $5.00.

-Dr Carey Award for 2000: one nomination was received for Dale Edmondson. The Secretary cast one ballot for Mr. Edmondson. Dale was presented the Dr. Carey Award in front of the General Assembly. It will be re-presented at the September EMS Conference & Trade Show in Owensboro. As a side note: for once Dale Edmondson was speechless!

Motion to adjourn passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:10 PM

Minutes transcribed & submitted by: ________________________________________
Aline Flanagan, Secretary KEMTIA

DO YOU WANT A SATURDAY CONTINUING EDUCATION DAY IN SEPTEMBER AT THE CLOSE OF THE EMS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW?

CONTACT PRESIDENT BAILEY OR THE SECRETARY IF YOU WANT THIS DAY.