Minutes of the December 1st, 2010 Meeting

of

The Morris County Fire Prevention Association

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:14 PM by President Michael Pellek, who welcomed all 19 in attendance. There followed a flag salute and a moment of silence for those gone before us.  The President thanked Capt.Ed Nunn and the Madison Fire Department for their hospitality in providing such a nice space and quality food for our Annual Holiday Party and Election Meeting.   There was yet again no county President's meeting with the State and no date for a future meeting set.

 

Secretary Babcock reported on behalf of the Nominating Committee that the candidates as they stand are for:            President:  Dennis Lonagan and Mike Pellek

                                    Vice President:   Vinnie Corsaro and Dennis Lonagan

                                     Secretary:  Craig Babcock

                                     Treasurer:  Ed Nunn 

Eleven members chose to vote on line and there are ballots for all others who qualify and wish to vote tonight.

 

The Treasurer's report was given and accepted as read

 

Paul Elenio gave the State Report which is attached.

 

Pub Ed - this months meeting was cancelled with the next meeting coming up in January.

 

Safety Town reports progress.

 

The Fire Safety Trailer battery has been purchased.  Chris Barrella from Picatinny, Victory Gardens, and the Academy has offered to help.

 

Web Site Barry reports progress.

 

By-laws - no changes.

 

The Annual Election was held and the results were that the 2011 Officers are:

 

                        President Michael Pellek

                        Vice-President Vinnie Corsaro

                        Secretary Craig Babcock

                        Treasurer Ed Nunn

 

Fire Facts Seminar #18 UCC Fire Subcode Update is offered by City Fire, the South Orange Fire Department, and Seton Hall University 9 AM - 4 PM on Wednesday January 5th, 2011 at Princeton University and Friday January 7th, 2011 at Seton Hall.  To register for this free -- great food & presentation -- 0.5 Technical CEU's day contact

Paul Mc Grath at City Fire Equipment Company 973-560-1600, extension 204 or via

e-mail paul@cityfire.com.

 

The 1st 2011 Meeting will be held on January 5th at 10:30 AM at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy in a room to be named later.

 

The Meeting was adjourned to good food and conversation at 7:54 PM

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Craig Babcock

MCFPA Secretary