May 15, 2008

Regular Meeting:

       The regular monthly meeting of the Mississippi Valley Firefighters Association was held at the Moline Central
Station for the Moline Second Alarmers on May15, 2008.  The meeting was called to order by President Dave
Liebovitz at 6:37 P.M.   The Pledge of Allegiance and then roll call was done.  Roll call showed 16 members from 11
departments were present.  The meeting broke for everyone to eat and Chris Christofferson gave a short farewell
speech and then toured the facilities.
       The meeting reconvened at 7:17 P.M.  A moment of silence was observed for fallen firefighters, then the
minutes of the last meeting were read, motioned to accept, voted on and accepted. The treasure's report was read.   
The checking account balance was $867.26 and the savings account balance was $4146.04.  Motion to accept
treasures report was made, voted on, and passed.
       An Honorary Membership clause was discussed in the board meeting and the wording worked out.  Will send
copy of by-laws out with changes for all to see and take comments or suggestions before voted on.  Ray Palazenski
was suppose to be at the meeting to distribute new Emergency Books but had prior commitment.  John Swan
attended the National Firefighters Conference in Alaska.  A CD of what other states give to their firefighters will be
distributed shortly.    We have an opening on the board.  Shad McKay has resigned for personnel reasons.  An
Ethanol class held in Reynolds has been discussed and is underway to get setup.  

       
Communications:


May 18                        Pancake Breakfast                Cambridge


Dave Liebovitz said thank you to the Moline Second Alarmers for hosting the meeting at their station.  Next meeting
will be at Geneseo Fire Department on June19, 2008.  Fire Chiefs Association meeting at 6:00 PM, general
membership meeting starting at 6:30 PM.  Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.

                                                                       Dale Mueller
                                                                       Sec/Treasure