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OKIAAI Board

Date: 10/27/2017

Time: 10:33

Location: NSU EVENT CENTER-TALEQUAH

Call to order by President:

Motion to destroy ballots by Dan Salts and seconded by Stan Smith.  Status=Approved unanimously.

Roll Call (Bold Italic = Absent)

Jeff VanDolah (Past Pres),  Ashley Stephens (Pres), David VanBuskirk (1^st VP),

Bill Hollander (2^nd VP), Fred Henderson (3rd Yr.),  Chris Woodall (3^rd yr),

Tommy Scott ( 2^nd Yr.),  Stan Smith (2^nd yr), Billy Magalassi (1^st Yr),

Jeremy Robbins (1^st Yr), Heather Stanley (Executive Secretary), Neal Moore (Secretary/Treasurer)

*Chris Woodall was appointed by President Stephens to fill vacant third year position.

Special Guest:  James Simmons

Reading and Approval of Minutes:  Motion to forgo reading and approve minutes by Jeff VanDolah and seconded  by Neal Moore. Status = Approved unanimously

New Membership: 11

Treasurer’s Report: Neal Moore reported balance of $ 18,264.  The conference cost approximately $9000 and we took in approximately $9500 with outstanding invoices.  $1549 was taken in on ticket sales + a $200 donation from EMI.  The profit for burn camp after our $829.94 in prize purchases is $1159.06.  Motion to approve report by Jeff VanDolah and seconded  by Stan Smith. Status = Approved unanimously

Motion to match ticket sales from OKIAAI funds prior to donating to burn camp made by Chris Woodall and seconded by Tommy Scott.  Status= Approved unanimously.  Burn camp donation = $2318.12.

Committee Reports

Annual Conference:  Ashley said it was a great conference once the parking issues were resolved. He thanked everyone for their hard work and attendance.

Merchandise: David advised the hat sales were good with $425 sold.  The board plans to offer hats again next year.

Regional Conferences: None

Nominating: Ashley encouraged members to submit photos for next year.

Awards: Investigator of the Year presented to Jerry Berry- Bartlesville FD

1^st Place Accidental Photo-Jonathan Wilk- Norman FD

2^nd Place Accidental Photo- Bill Hollander- Bartlesville FD

Honorary Fine Bucket- James Simmons – Oklahoma Fire Marshal

Membership: Heather Stanley reported 90 current members.

CFI: Nothing to report.

Website:  Heather requested members get with Tommy Scott if they have content ideas.

Report from the Executive Secretary: None

Report from Secretary/Treasurer: None

New Business:

Next Meeting:  January 2018

Location: TBA

Time: 10AM

A Motion to Adjourn was made by David VanBuskirk and Seconded by Bill Hollander.

Status = Approved unanimously

Adjourned at: 10:43 AM

OKIAAI Board

Date: 9/19/2017

Time: 10:20 AM

Location: Tulsa Fire Administration

Call to order by President

Roll Call (Bold Italic = Absent)

Scott Winford (Past Pres),  Jeff VanDolah (Pres), Ashley Stephens (1^st VP),

David VanBuskirk (2^nd VP), Chris Woodall (3rd Yr.),  Dan Salts (3^rd yr),

Bill Hollander ( 2^nd Yr.),  Fred Henderson (2^nd yr), Tommy Scott (1^st Yr),

Stan Smith (1^st Yr), Heather Stanley (Executive Secretary), Neal Moore (Secretary/Treasurer)

Special Guest:

Reading and Approval of Minutes:  Motion to forgo reading and approve minutes by Tommy Scott and seconded  by Ashley Stephens. Status = Approved unanimously

New Membership: none

Treasurer’s Report: Neal Moore reported balance of $14,770.92.  Motion to approve report by Bill Hollander and seconded  by Stan Smith. Status = Approved unanimously

Committee Reports

Annual Conference: Ashley advised he has blocked rooms at Holiday Inn Express at daily rate of $94/night.  He has reserved the Tahlequah Community Event Center 1041 N. Grand Ave. free of charge. We will set it up with long tables and seating for 130.  Parking on the north side.  Bill will obtain coffee.  Ashley will bring creamer and sugar. Dan will bring water.  We will purchase coffee cups and napkins.  Ashley will get the donuts.  Coolers:  Bill-2, David-2. The agenda has been set. The conference will be in Tahlequah October 25-27, 2017.

Chris will work on a new template for a name tag/membership card combination for this year’s conference. Dan will order supplies.  Heather will purchase laminator.

Chris Woodall and Stan Smith are working to set up a vendor alley. We have several verbal commitments.

He is working with the Cherokee Nation to try to obtain some give-aways.

Burn Camp Raffle: donation from Integrity Fire-Jeff, chairs-David

Ashley will work with CLEET to get the continuing education hours approved. OID approved for 19 hours and OKMCLE for 18 hours.

We’ll meet 2pm on 10/24 at NSU to set up.

Heather will send reminder To Do list to board.

Merchandise: Notebooks are black/grey.  Neal has ordered job shirts & flashlights & knives from 5.11.

David will order 3 dozen hats with OKIAAI printed on it to sell for $15 ea.

Grand prizes: Chairs- David, Yeti Roadie-Ashley, Kicker product-Neal.

Regional Conferences: None

Nominating: We have 2 photo submissions so far.

Awards:. Committee will meet first week of October

Membership: Heather Stanley reported 117 current members.

CFI: Nothing to report.

Website:  Tommy continues to do updates. Conference Agenda  is on the website. Dan VanBuskirk is trying to correct the error with credit card payment conference registrations.

Report from the Executive Secretary: None

Report from Secretary/Treasurer: None

New Business:

Next Meeting:  10/24

Location: NSU

Time: 2 pm

A Motion to Adjourn was made by David VanBuskirk and Seconded by Bill Hollander.

Status = Approved unanimously

adjourned at: 10:59 AM

OKIAAI Board

Date: 8/30/2017

Time: 10:08 AM

Location: Tulsa Fire Administration

Call to order by President

Roll Call (Bold Italic = Absent)

Scott Winford (Past Pres),  Jeff VanDolah (Pres), Ashley Stephens (1^st VP),

David VanBuskirk (2^nd VP), Chris Woodall (3rd Yr.),  Dan Salts (3^rd yr),

Bill Hollander ( 2^nd Yr.),  Fred Henderson (2^nd yr), Tommy Scott (1^st Yr),

Stan Smith (1^st Yr), Heather Stanley (Executive Secretary), Neal Moore (Secretary/Treasurer)

Special Guest:

Reading and Approval of Minutes:  Motion to forgo reading and approve minutes by Tommy Scott and seconded  by Chris Woodall. Status = Approved unanimously

New Membership: Three

Treasurer’s Report: Heather Stanley reported balance of $12,894.04.  Motion to approve report by Bill Hollander and seconded  by Fred Henderson. Status = Approved unanimously

Committee Reports

Annual Conference: Ashley advised he has blocked rooms at Holiday Inn Express at daily rate of $94/night.  He has reserved the Tahlequah Community Event Center 1041 N. Grand Ave. free of charge. We will set it up with long tables and seating for 130.  Parking on the north side.  Bill will obtain coffee.  Ashley will bring creamer and sugar. Dan will bring water.  We will purchase coffee cups and napkins.  Ashley will get the donuts.  Coolers:  Bill-2, David-2. The agenda has been set. The conference will be in Tahlequah October 25-27, 2017.

Chris will work on a new template for a name tag/membership card combination for this year’s conference. Dan will send FMAO template.  We will purchase laminator.

Chris Woodall and Stan Smith are working to set up a vendor alley. We have several verbal commitments.

He is working with the Cherokee Nation to try to obtain some give-aways.

Burn Camp Raffle: donation from Integrity Fire-Jeff, fire ring-David, leather gloves-David,

Ashley will work with CLEET to get the continuing education hours approved.

Merchandise: Notebooks will be black/grey.  Neal has ordered job shirts & flashlights from 5.11.

David presented the idea of a mesh hat with OKIAAI printed on it to either give away or sell.

Grand prizes: Bench- David, Yeti Roadie-Ashley, Kicker product-Neal.

Regional Conferences: None

Nominating: Bill is working on IOTY nomination.

Awards:. Two submissions for photography.

Membership: Heather Stanley reported 117 current members.

CFI: Nothing to report.

Website:  Tommy continues to do updates. Conference Agenda  is on the website. Dan VanBuskirk is trying to correct the error with credit card payment conference registrations.

Report from the Executive Secretary: None

Report from Secretary/Treasurer: None

New Business:

Next Meeting:  Sept 19, 2017

Location: Tulsa Fire Headquarters

Time: 10 am

A Motion to Adjourn was made by Ashley Stephens and Seconded by Bill Hollander.

Status = Approved unanimously

adjourned at: 11:03 AM

• OKIAAI Board

  Date: 6/20/2017

  Time: 10:12 AM

  Location: Tahlequah Community Event Center

  Call to order by 1st Vice President

  Roll Call (Bold Italic = Absent)

  Scott Winford (Past Pres), Jeff VanDolah (Pres), Ashley Stephens (1st VP), David VanBuskirk (2nd VP), Chris Woodall (3rd Yr.), Dan Salts (3rd yr), Bill Hollander ( 2nd Yr.), Fred Henderson (2nd yr), Tommy Scott (1st Yr), Stan Smith (1st

  Yr), Heather Stanley (Executive Secretary), Neal Moore (Secretary/Treasurer)

  Special Guest: Dean Green, Norman Fire Dept

  Reading and Approval of Minutes: Motion to forgo reading and approve minutes by Tommy

  Scott and seconded

  by Neal Moore. Status = Approved unanimously

  New Membership: None

  Treasurer’s Report: Neal Moore reported balance of $12,245.87. Motion to approve report by

  David VanBuskirk and seconded

  by Tommy Scott. Status = Approved unanimously

  Committee Reports

  Annual Conference: Ashley advised he has blocked rooms at Holiday Inn Express at daily rate of

  $94/night. He has reserved the Tahlequah Community Event Center 1041 N. Grand Ave. free of

  charge but we will have to purchase coffee and any refreshments from them. We will set it up with

  long tables and seating for 130. Parking on the north side. He will get details on coffee, water and

  donuts and look into lunch options. He is still looking into the golf course. Dave Cusadis of

  National Fire Academy is to present (schedule allowing) on the topic of electrical fires with

  possibility of offering R255 certification. Ashley Stephens will present on homemade explosives

  and IEDs with afternoon demo. Blaire Ward of ATF will present Zombie Van Case. The conference

  will be in Tahlequah October 25-27, 2017.

  Chris will work on a new template for a name tag/membership card combination for this year’s

  conference.

  Charles Napp has offered to present at 1 hour class if we need his assistance.

  Chris Woodall and Stan Smith will work to set up a vendor alley.

  Merchandise: Notebooks will be hunter green and grey/white. Neal will contact 5.11 for give-

  away options.

  David presented the idea of a mesh hat with OKIAAI printed on it to either give away or sell.

  Regional Conferences: Arson for Prosecutors class in Tulsa. June 27-29. Presented by ATF. It will

  include a 4 hours class on Forensic Fire Death.
• Nominating: Board will work to obtain nominations for next month’s meeting.

  Awards:. None

  Membership: Heather Stanley reported 114 current members

  CFI: Nothing to report.

  Website: Tommy continues to do updates. Conference Agenda will be updated in July.

  Report from the Executive Secretary: None

  Report from Secretary/Treasurer: None

  New Business:

  Next Meeting: July 18, 2017

  Location: Stillwater Community Center

  Time: 10 am

  A Motion to Adjourn was made by David VanBuskirk and Seconded by Bill Hollander.

  Status = Approved unanimously

  adjourned at: 11:17 AM

OKIAAI Board

Date: 5/23/2017

Time: 10:11 AM

Location: Tulsa Fire Administration

Call to order by 1^st Vice President

Roll Call (Bold Italic = Absent)

Scott Winford (Past Pres),  Jeff VanDolah (Pres), Ashley Stephens (1^st VP),

David VanBuskirk (2^nd VP), Chris Woodall (3rd Yr.),  Dan Salts (3^rd yr),

Bill Hollander ( 2^nd Yr.),  Fred Henderson (2^nd yr), Tommy Scott (1^st Yr),

Stan Smith (1^st Yr), Heather Stanley (Executive Secretary), Neal Moore (Secretary/Treasurer)

Reading and Approval of Minutes:  Motion to forgo reading and approve minutes by Neal Moore and seconded  by Stan Smith. Status = Approved unanimously

New Membership: None

Treasurer’s Report: Neal Moore reported balance of $13,070.87.  Motion to approve report by David VanBuskirk  and seconded  by Chris Woodall. Status = Approved unanimously

Committee Reports

Annual Conference: Ashley advised he has blocked rooms at Holiday Inn Express at daily rate of $94/night.  He has reserved the Tahlequah Community Event Center free of charge but we will have to purchase coffee and any refreshments from them. He is still looking into the golf course.  Jeff advised Barry Grimm will present on a topic of our choice.  Dave Cusadis of National Fire Academy is to present on the topic of electrical fires with possibility of offering R255 certification.  The conference will be in Tahlequah October 25-27, 2017.

Chris will work on a new template for a name tag/membership card combination for this year’s conference.

Charles Napp has offered to present at 1 hour class if we need his assistance. Ashley is considering a homemade explosives presentation with demo.

Merchandise: Notebooks will be hunter green and grey/white.  Neal will contact 5.11 for options.

Regional Conferences: Arson for Prosecutors class in Tulsa. June 27-29. Presented by ATF.

Nominating: None.

Awards:. None

Membership: Heather Stanley reported 114 current members

CFI: Nothing to report.

Website:  Tommy continues to do updates. Conference Agenda will be updated in June.

Report from the Executive Secretary: None

Report from Secretary/Treasurer: None

New Business:

Next Meeting:  June 20 , 2017

Location: Tahlequah Community Center

Time: 10am

A Motion to Adjourn was made by Neal Moore  and Seconded by Scott Winford.

Status = Approved unanimously

adjourned at: 10:48 AM