Ohio NENA Chapter Meeting
November 3, 2004
Signature Inn, Columbus
President Carol Armitage followed by
the pledge of allegiance called the meeting to order.
Carol introduced guest speaker Jim
Mitchell with Secure Logix. Jim gave a very good presentation on APBX Security@. Mr. Mitchell discussed how to
protect the PBX systems.
NEW OFFICERS: Carol advised that
there was only one nominee from District 2 and one nominee from District 4.
With only one nominee from both districts, both persons will become the
representatives for their districts. District 2 representative is Bob Emans and
District 4 representative is Bo Keck. Mel Meloy swore in both of the district
representatives.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (August 2004
meeting) Carol inquired if everyone has received copies of the minutes due to a
mix up in some E-mail addresses. Carol also advised that the minutes are
available on the Ohio NENA web site. MOTION to approve minutes: Bo Keck; 2nd
Wanda Steiner; MOTION PASSED
APPROVAL OF TREASURE REPORT: Val was
unable to be at the meeting today but did send a report. Report given by Carol:
Checking: $742.02; Savings: $2964.92; Total balance: $3706.92. MOTION to
approve: Ron Bien; 2nd: Wanda Steiner; MOTION PASSED
NATIONAL NENA UPDATE: Nobody was
present from the national office. Carol read information that was supplied by
Dr. Bob: Upcoming events schedule was reviewed; The membership audit has been
completed and ballots were sent to members; Ballots will be counted on November
4th.
DISTRICT REPORTS:
District 1: Kim Brandt introduced
LeAnn Johnson from Henry County. LeAnn stated that Henry County will be hosting
an EMD class the second week of February.
District 2: Valerie not in
attendance. Wanda Steiner introduced Sharon McMurrary of the Summit County Sheriff=s Office Dispatch and District Chief Joe Curry of the
Akron Safety Communications Center. Wanda announced a Medical Priority Dispatch
class on November 15th in Akron; also crisis intervention team paid
with grant and is available to dispatchers and police officers- contact Wanda
for further details.
District 3: Ron Bien: No report and
Ron stated that AI authorize that message.@
District 4: Bo Keck: Bo gave details
of the October 8th meeting in Hocking County. Bo stated that it was
a very good meeting for everyone in attendance. A very good exchange of
information was held. Most persons in attendance were either APCO or NENA
members; Bo advised he thinks that Noble County went live with 9-1-1 in the
last couple weeks, Washington County is very close to going live, Meigs County
and Monroe County have no activity.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LEGISLATIVE: HB 361 is set to go to
vote on November 9th. Ken gave a very good report on the status of
the legislation as is pending now; Everyone is encouraged to contact their
legislators for support of the bill. The NENA legislative committee has worked
very hard to this point and will continue to follow the bill very closely.
Ron Bien distributed copies of AWireless E 9-1-1 For Government
Officials@. A very good book to review.
GOLD STAR COMMITTEE: Lynne Feller:
Lynne advised the Gold Star committee is still looking for a keynote speaker
for the event. The committee is also looking for nominees. The committee will
meet following today=s meeting. Lynne gave an explanation
of the Gold Star Awards program for the new members in attendance.
STATE CONFERENCE: Mel Meloy: State
conference will held in April 2005; Kevin Willett will present a program on
Sunday of the conference; Mel stated that there will be a few surprises at the
2005 conference. Conference registration is $100.00 for early registration and
$125.00 for late registration. The fees include the Sunday ASuper Session@. Mel gave a very good rundown of the
class schedule.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: Wanda Steiner:
Wanda advised that she needs help with the Scholarship Committee, please
contact Wanda to volunteer; Trying to get the Telco=s to kick in some funding to help with expenses for the
winner.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The ENP Exam
will be given after the meeting today. Five people will be taking the exam.
NEW BUSINESS:
_ Pat Anderson (SBC): Discussed a
National NENA registry- the registry is not
_ Available to everyone unless
registered. Pat discussed reasons for re-visiting this issue with National
NENA. Pat relayed information regarding cellular 9-1-1 calls that are routed to
communications centers hours away from the actual location.
_ Knox County will be hosting an
Medical Priorities EMD course December 6,7,8
_ Mifflin Township FD has offered the
use of their township hall for future Ohio NENA meetings. This would save the
chapter several hundred dollars per year. The NENA Board will check out the
facility with the hopes of moving the meetings after the first of the year
_ Carol Armitage stated that lunch sponsors
are needed for the 2005 meetings.
_ Jay Sommerville reported on the free
training session to be held at the November 28th APCO meeting.
_ It was reported that Paul Emche is no
longer with SBC. Sales questions or other issues should be directed to Phil
Ross at 248-423-5240 or Chuck Kemerer at 614-262-9571.
Being
no further business the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held
February 2nd, 2005 at the10:00AM at the Signature Inn, Columbus.
Respectfully
submitted,
Monte
Diegel
Secretary
Ohio
NENA Chapter