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Maryland State Firemen’s Association 125th Annual Convention and Conference Maryland State Firemen’s Association Proceedings Of The 125th Annual Convention and Conference Held In Ocean City, Maryland June 17-23, 2017 Next Meeting To Be Held At Ocean City, Maryland June 16-22, 2018 1 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 125th Annual Convention and Conference TABLE OF CONTENTS Seal and Logo . .3 MSFA Presidents 2016 – 2017 and 2017 – 2018 . .5 Msfa Officers and Committee List 2016-2017 . .7 Officers & Committee Chairs’ Pictures . 20. Past Presidents & Other Past Officers . .28 Convention Locations . 39. 125th Annual MSFA Convention and Conference Program . .40 Memorial Tribute . 46. Opening Ceremonies . .63 Session Two . .101 Session Three . 134. Joint Installation . .179 Session Four . 195. Report of MSFA Officers and Committees . 227. Ladies Auxiliary Convention and Conference Program . 303. Ladies Auxiliary Presidents 2016 – 2017 and 2017 – 2018 . .307 Ladies Auxiliary Officers . .309 Report of Ladies Auxiliary Officers . .314 Credentials Listing Roll Call of Member Departments . 324. Charter, Constitution and By-Laws . 388. MSFA Awards, Rules/Regulations, and Contest/Winners . .424 Parade Rules and Award Winners . .507 2 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 125th Annual Convention and Conference Seal of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association The Great Seal of Maryland was used by the Maryland State Firemen’s Association during its first two years (1893-1894.) The second logo of the M.S.F.A. was first used in 1895, and appeared on the Proceedings Book of the Association until 1904, (shown lower left.) In 1905, the logo was changed (shown lower right). In 2001 the logo (shown next page) was slightly altered to include the wording around the outside edge, was created and continues to be used as a sign of recognition by representatives of the M.S.F.A. while conducting the official business of the Association. The description of the logo was supplied by Past President Peter Paul Lochary and Mrs. Jeannie Hare (widow of Past President Herman B. Hare.) MEANING OF THE LOGO The color red represents life-red blood of the human being-the gift of God. The hose expresses effort-energy put forth by individuals to his/her job as water flows through the hose. Tools of the trade - Axes - force. Ladders - steps to success for firemen helping to provide better service to the community. Nozzle - used to dispense water-result of success applied by firemen.Oak Leaves - White Oak is the tree of the State of Maryland and shows strength. Acorns symbolize deeds of firemen that grow into accomplishments just as acorns grow into great oak trees. Wreath formed by oak leaves and acorns to symbolize valor and achievement. Bow to tie it all together to make a great organization. 3 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 125th Annual Convention and Conference 4 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 125th Annual Convention and Conference Michael Davis Cockeysville VFC – Baltimore President 2016-2017 5 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 125th Annual Convention and Conference Mark A. Bilger President 2017-2018 6 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 125th Annual Convention and Conference MSFA OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE LIST 2016-2017 OFFICERS Calvin “Pete” Walbert, Cresaptown VFD PRESIDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Michael Davis, Cockeysville VFC CHAIRMAN C. Dan Carpenter III Potomac FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Heights VFD Mark A. Bilger, Hampstead VFC VICE CHAIRMAN Douglas C. Alexander, Mt. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Airy VFC Richard C. Blair, Western Enterprise FC SEC/TRES Jeffery H. Thompson SECRETARY Chestertown VFD Doyle E. Cox PP, Prince Frederick VFD TRUSTEE Ben Kurtz, Jarrettsville VFC SECRETARY EMERITUS TRUSTEE Terry Thompson, PP, Savage Leonard T. King Sr. PP, Damascus VFD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ASSISTANTSECRETARY EMERITUS CHAIRMAN Doug Simpkins Jr., Arbutus Joseph A. Cooper, Bay District VFD Vice Chairman Charles Simpson, Jr. ASSISTANT SECRETARY Pleasant Valley Shirley Copado, Leonardtown VRS Timothy Dayton, Potomac FC#1 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Michael Faust, Sudlersville Nancy L. Cox, Bel Air/Norrisville John Fisher, Ocean City VFD ASSISTANT SECRETARY Rick Hemphill, Independent Jr. Diana Gunther, Seventh District James P. Seavey Sr., Cabin John Park ASSISTANT SECRETARY Richard Smith, Oxford Nancy Scott, Prince Frederick Daniel J. Stevens, Waldorf VFD ASSISTANT SECRETARY Wayne L. Tome Sr., Water Witch VFC Thomas Scott III, Prince Frederick VFD Justin Towles, Rivera Beach TREASURER Charles Walker, Chillum Adelphi Ronald J. Siarnicki, United Communities EX-OFFICIO MEMBER ASSISTANT TREASURER Johnie F. Roth Jr., PP, Bethesda Chevy Chase George “Fred” Cross Jr. PP, Chestnut Ridge VFC RS/Sandy Spring VFD ASSISTANT TREASURER OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY Wylie L. Donaldson Jr., Odenton VFD Michael W. Farlow, Esquire ASSISTANT TREASURER Pittsville VFC Robert W. Jacobs PP, Citizens Truck Co. ASSISTANT ATTORNEY FINANCIAL SECRETARY Ashleigh Daughbach Mitch Vocke, Jarrettsville VFC OFFICE OF THE PARLIAMENTARIAN ASST. FINANCIAL SECRETARY CHAIRMAN Richard K. Brooks III, Norrisville Barbara “Bobbie” Aaron, Hurlock VFC VFC CHIEF CHAPLAIN Ken Bush , Easton VFD Rev. John F. Long Jr., Ferndale VFC Tyler Patton, United Communities CHIEF CHAPLAIN EMERITUS William J. Wagner III, Sykesville Freedom Rev.J. Harvey Dixon, Salisbury FD, Sta.#1 District VFD CHAPLAINS 2016-2017 COMMITTEES Rev. Frederick B. Bahr, Tilghman VFD AWARDS Deacon Charles Barnhart Jr., Taneytown Chairman Doyle E. Cox PP Rabbi Kenneth B. Block, Bel Air C. Oscar Baker PP Rev. Harry Hetz, Beltsville VFD - (Rookie of the Year) Rev. Marvin C. Jackson, Rising Sun C. Dan Carpenter III H. Michael Bowen, Prince Frederick VFD - (Hall of Fame/Marbery Gates/ 7 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 125th Annual Convention and Conference Colburn Cup) Richard Yinger PP Teresa Ann Crisman FINANCIAL COMMITTEE - (Fire Prevention) Treasurer: Ron Siarnicki Stephan D. Cox PP Asst. Treasurer: Robert W. Jacobs PP - (Legislator of the Year) Asst. Treasurer: George “Fred” Cross PP Joseph Chornock Asst. Treasurer: Wylie Donaldson - (Family Appreciation) Financial Secretary: Mitch Vocke William “Bill” Dousa Asst. Financial Sec: Barbara Aaron - (EMS) Budget/Revenue Chairman: Michael A. LeCompte Stephan D. Cox PP - (Smith Statem Safety) Executive Comm. Rep: Robert W. Jacobs, PP Doug Simpkins Jr. - (Robert Shimer Admin) BUDGET AND REVENUE COMMITTEE David C. “Rusty” Leftwich Chairman Stephan D. Cox PP - (Firefighter of the Year) Vice Chairman Richard L. Smith Kingsley Poole Treasurer (Ex-Officio) Ron Siarnicki - (Zembower Training) Financial Sec. (Ex-Officio) Mitch Vocke Robert Shimer PP Admin. Award Paul R. “Bobby” Balta Jr. PP Chairman Robert W. Jacobs PP Eugene Curfman Vice Chairman Philip M. Hurlock PP C. Daniel Davis Jr. PP C. Daniel Davis, Jr. PP Carl B. Edelin Jr. PP Joseph R. Robison PP Benjamin Kurtz (Ex-Officio-Trustees) Roger A. Steger Sr. PP CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK Firefighter of the Year Chairman Jay Tucker Chairman David C. “Rusty” Leftwich Vice Chairman Flo Collins Vice Chairman James Jarboe Clark/Rosie Beall Dale Budnick Sr. Teresa Ann Crisman John O. Gatton Sr. Tom Diem Malcolm Helwig Brittany Hill Dave Keller III, PP Michael Hill William B. Lay Sr. Susan Hilton Roger Marks Rhonda Hinch William “Bill” Smith Kathy Honeycutt James J. Snyder Jr. Chris Hyzer Jeff Thompson Cynthia Wright-Johnson Jeff Ringer Trey Kelso Hall of Fame Donald King Chairman C. Dan Carpenter III Amber Leizear Vice Chairman Benjamin W. Kurtz Member Susan Mott Emeritus C. Oscar Baker PP Dan Mautz Charlie Abrecht Jackie Olson PP George “Fred” Cross Jr. PP Marcia Roth John T. Ferguson III Dorothy Rue Timothy Jones James Seavey Sr. Dave Keller III PP Richard Smith William B. Lay Sr. Sherry Soper Richard Smith Beth Stone 8 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 125th Annual Convention and Conference Donna Struntz Jim Brown Marianne Warchime Doyle Cox PP Bridget Weishaar Nancy Cox FF Cancer Support Network Liaison: John Denver PP Trey Kelso Douglas Guare CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Lynn Hawkins ChairmanHarve Ed Woods Sr. Rick Hemphill Vice Chairman Dennis Skinner Elaine Huttenloch Attorney Michael W. Farlow, Esq. Michael LaCompte Eddie Bilger Tyler Patton Douglas Guare Roger N. Powell PP Donald Howard John Proels Donald Knauer Richard A. Snader Barbara Steiner John C. Spiker Sr. William J. Wagner III Roger A. Steger Sr. PP Liaison: Secretary’s Office Ronald E. Watkins CONVENTION STEERING COMMITTEE Ginny Wilhite Chairman Ronald J. Siarnicki Laura Woods Chairman Emeritus Leonard King Sr. PP Gene Worthington PP Ken Bush Exhibits Sub-Committee George A. “Fred” Cross Jr. PP Co Chairman Wylie L. Donaldson Jr. C. Danny Davis PP Vice Chairman Roger A. Steger Sr. PP Wylie L. Donaldson Jr. Paul H. Sterling Jr. PP William Hildebrand Jeff Thompson Robert W. Jacobs PP Dave Lewis PP Benjamin W. Kurtz Financial Sub-Committee Thomas A. Mattingly Sr. PP Co Chairman Robert W. Jacobs PP Jackie Olson PP Vice Chair.George “Fred” Cross Jr. PP Johnie F. Roth, Jr. PP Bobbie Aaron Roger A. Steger Sr. PP Rose Clark LA MSFA Liaison: Flo Collins Gloria Lewis Special Liaisons: Sandy Jacobs Tom Collins Thomas A. Mattingly Sr. PP Doyle Cox PP Darlene Vocke John Denver PP Mitch Vocke William J. Hawkins Production Sub-Committee Elaine Huttenloch Co Chairman Thomas Mattingly Sr. PP Roger Powell PP Vice Chairman William Hildebrand Paul H. Sterling Jr. PP William E. Barnard Susan Proels Flo Collins Johnie F. Roth, Jr. PP Teresa Ann Crisman Frank Underwood PP Mary Frances Crisman Richard Yinger PP Chris May Administration Sub-Committee Susan Proels Co-Chairman C. Daniel Davis PP Frank J. Underwood PP Vice Chairman Jacqueline Olson PP Program Sub-Committee Ed Bilger Co-Chairman Ken Bush 9 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 125th Annual Convention and Conference Vice Chairman Benjamin W. Kurtz Rev. Harry Hetz Dennis Beard Edwin F. Thurston Jason Bloom Frank Underwood PP Tom Collins Sergeant-At-Arms Stephan Cox PP Chairman Laura Woods George A. “Fred” Cross Jr. PP Vice Chairman David Kyle Justin Gearhart R. Dan Stallings Elaine Huttenloch Harve Ed Woods Rev. John F. Long Jr. Public Safety Network Sub-Committee Roger A.