The meeting was called to order at
10:30 am, by President Ackroyd. A quorum was present with 7 delegates
attending. President Ackroyd appointed a teller committee to open the election
ballots.
The committee
consisted of Ron Sadd (W.E.S.T.), Linda Percy (MARSAR), Lee Wray (Palisades K9
SAR), and Andy Hummel, Jr. (Somerset County SAR).
John Miller was
asked to record minutes of this meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting
were read by President Ackroyd, a correction to the minutes was to change the
date of the March meeting, the minutes incorrectly stated the meeting was March
29, 1997. The minutes were approved as corrected.
President Ackroyd
announced the resignation of Steve Houck as Treasurer effective January 29, 1997.
The financial report prepared by Steve Houck was read and approved. The motion
to accept was by Bryce Boyer, Second by Ron Shawley.
The Political Action Committee
report was given by Ron Wisbith, see attached course of action. The long range
goal of this committee is to obtain a legislative change to get the proper
personnel in charge of SAR operations.
The Operations
Committee report was read by President Ackroyd, in the absence of Peter McCabe,
whom was ill. A copy of the report is attached.
A 15 minute recess
was called by the president. The teller committee report was given with 14
ballots received, and only 10 of the 14 having paid their dues. The election
results were as follows:
John Miller - Vice President
Tom Hirchak - Board of Director's
Peter McCabe - Secretary
President Ackroyd appointed Andy
Appel to fill the position of Treasurer for the remainder of 1997.
The Training and
Education committee report was given by Ron Sadd. The SAR-EX is scheduled for
September 19-21, 1997 in Lancaster County. As of this date, he has arranged for
10 different educational tracks, and several distributors to have displays
present. The cost for the weekend will be $20.00 per person, this will include
Camping, Food, and Facilities.
There was no old business presented
at this time.
President Ackroyd asked for Bryce
Boyer to arrange for the dates of June 28, and December 20, 1997 with State
College to hold our meetings. A general consensus also agreed that the
September meeting be changed to September 20, 1997, to be held at the SAR-EX in
Lancaster County.
Joe Thrash
presented an upcoming Man Tracking class to be held May 23-25, 1997 at Raccoon
Creek State Park (Starlight-Amphitheater). The cost is $185 per person,
includes all. Deposit due by May 10, 1997.
President Ackroyd
announced a Board of Director's meeting
for June 14, 1997 at 10:00 am. The place of the meeting will be State College.
The main purpose of this
meeting is to establish a direction for PSARC, and hopefully submit a proposed
5-year plan. President Ackroyd also
asked that we all attempt to update our instructors with the Fire Academy. They
only have a couple listed at present.
Ron Wisbith
commented on the change in RESCUE magazine and how publications on SAR info are
diminishing.
Ron Shawley spoke
on Public Relations, he discussed various information he has received about the
making of video tapes, free PBS announcements, and MOODY Broadcasting wanting
to do an interview with SAR personnel for future broadcast. President Ackroyd
appointed Ron Shawley, Ron Sadd, Ron Wisbith, and Joe Thrash to the Public
Relations Committee and also asked them to attempt to tape training sessions.
Ron Shawley also
demonstrated products from Cambia County Association for the Blind. He
demonstrated many reflective products that would be useful for SAR operations.
PSARC members are able to buy these products at wholesale prices.
President Ackroyd
read mail from PA VOAD. The motion to adjourn at 12:30 was made by Joe Thrash
and seconded by Bryce Boyer.
Respectfully
Submitted, John Miller
Attachments:
·
Sign-in Sheet
·
Meeting Agenda
·
Suggested Course of Action - Public Relations Committee
·
Operations Committee Report
·
Minutes of the previous meeting