120Th Annual (2012)

Maryland State Firemen’s Association 120th Annual Convention and Conference Maryland State Firemen’s Association Proceedings of the 120th Annual Convention and Conference Held in Ocean City, Maryland June 16 - 22, 2012 Next Meeting to be held at Ocean City, Maryland June 15 - 21, 2013 1 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 120th Annual Convention and Conference TABLE OF CONTENTS Seal and Logo . 3 MSFA Presidents 2010 – 2011 and 2011 – 2012 . 5 MSFA Officers (Elected and Appointed) . 7 Committees . 11 Officers & Committee Chairs’ Pictures . 37 Past Presidents . 43 Convention Locations . 54 120th Annual MSFA Convention and Conference Program . 55 Memorial Tribute . 62 Opening Ceremonies . 82 Session Two . 121 Session Three . 153 Joint Installation . 199 Session Four . 216 Report of MSFA Officers and Committees . 242 Ladies Auxiliary Convention and Conference Program . 310 Ladies Auxiliary Presidents 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 . 313 Ladies Auxiliary Officers . 315 Report of Ladies Auxiliary Officers . 317 Credentials Listing Roll Call of Member Departments . 330 Charter, Constitution and By-Laws . 391 MSFA Awards, Rules/Regulations, and Contest/Winners . 450 Parade Award Winners . 530 2 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 120th 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 120th Annual Convention and Conference 4 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 120th Annual Convention and Conference David W. Lewis Odenton VFD Anne Arundel County 2011-2012 5 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 120th Annual Convention and Conference John Denver Singerly Steam Fire Engine & Hook & Ladder Company Cecil County 2012-2013 6 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 120th Annual Convention and Conference 2011 – 2012 MSFA OFFICERS – ELECTED AND APPOINTED PRESIDENT David W. Lewis H 410-674-3940 Odenton VFC – Anne Arundel W 301-226-9936 533 Oakton Road; Odenton, MD 21113 C 240-882-3718 E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] FIRST VICE PRESIDENT John Denver H 410-398-5356 Singerly Steam FE&H&LC – Cecil C 443-945-3316 458 Bow St.; Elkton, MD 21921-4622 E-Mail: [email protected] SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Jackie M. Olson H 443-871-0409 Ferndale VFC – Anne Arundel W 410-222-8200x8278 424 Greenland Beach Rd., Baltimore, MD 21226 E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected] SECRETARY Joseph A. Cooper H 301-863-5362 Bay District VFD – St. Mary’s FAX 301-862-5244 22873 Dement Lane, California, MD 20619 Sta 301-863-8790 E-Mail: [email protected] C 240-925-9583 SECRETARY EMERITUS Leonard T. King, Sr., PP H 410-867-3658 Damascus VFD – Montgomery C 443-458-2000 6047 Melbourne Avenue, Deale, MD 20751 E-Mail: [email protected] ASSISTANT SECRETARY Richard Hemphill C 301-730-1923 Independent Junior VFC – Washington 20011 Jefferson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21742 E-Mail: [email protected] 7 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 120th Annual Convention and Conference ASSISTANT SECRETARY Kristi Reppe C 410-596-5465 New Windsor VFD – Carroll 153 Moul Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331 E-Mail: [email protected] ASSISTANT SECRETARY Ronald E. Watkins H 301-253-5285 Damascus VFD – Montgomery C 301-717-1375 25120 Woodfield Road; Damascus, MD 20872-2325 E-Mail: [email protected] TREASURER Ronald J. Siarnicki H 443-249-0455 United Communities VFD – Queen Anne’s W 301-721-6212 U.S. Mail 2130 Priest Bridge Drive, Ste. #6, Crofton, MD 21114 216 Queen Anne Club Drive; Stevensville, MD 21666 E-Mail: [email protected] C 301-467-5780 ASSISTANT TREASURER Robert W. Jacobs, PP H 301-663-3418 Citizens Truck Co. – Frederick C 301-471-8134 410 East Ninth Street, Frederick, MD 21701 Fax 301-545-0536 E-Mail: [email protected] ASSISTANT TREASURER Lee N. Sachs, PP H 410-486-4125 Pikesville VFC – Baltimore W 410-581-2442 8516 Meadowsweet Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 C 410-456-0388 E-Mail: [email protected] ASSISTANT TREASURER Mitch Vocke H 410-692-9614 Jarrettsville VFC – Harford W 410-638-3401 P.O. Box 401, Jarrettsville, MD 21084 C 410-808-1693 E-Mail: [email protected] FINANCIAL SECRETARY George A. “Fred” Cross, Jr. PP H 410-252-3721 Chestnut Ridge VFC – Baltimore W 410-720-6060x145 P.O. Box 4764, Lutherville, MD 21094-4764 C 410-984-5366 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax 410-290-8228 8 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 120th Annual Convention and Conference ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY Chris Hyzer C 443-250-4189 Middle River VFC – Baltimore W 410-706-0881 139 Trailways Road, Baltimore, MD 21220 E-Mail: [email protected] CHIEF CHAPLAIN Rev. John F. Long, Jr. H 410-437-6756 Lake Shore VFC – Anne Arundel W 410-762-6235 343 Coolbreeze Ct., Pasadena, MD 21122 C 443-623-0753 E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] CHIEF CHAPLAIN EMERITUS Rev. J. Harvey Dixon H 410-749-4157 Salisbury FD, Station #1 – Wicomico C 443-614-9277 1402 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804 W 410-543-2500 E-Mail: [email protected] CHAPLAINS Rev. Frederick B. Bahr H 410-228-4757 Tilghman VFD – Talbot C 443-521-0835 205 Maryland Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613 E-Mail: [email protected] Deacon Charles E. Barnhart, Jr. H 410-756-5858 Taneytown VFD – Carroll C 410-984-6165 11 Frederick Street, Apt. 3, Taneytown, MD 21787 E-Mail: [email protected] Rabbi Kenneth Block C 410-447-0641 Bel Air VFC – Harford 201 Crosse Pointe Ct,, #3B, Abingdon, MD 21009 E-Mail: [email protected] Rev. David L. Coblentz H 301-371-0140 Middletown VFC – Frederick Fax 301-730-4546 208 South Jefferson Street, Middletown, MD 21769 E-Mail: [email protected] Rev. Harry Hetz H 301-890-3796 Beltsville VFD – Prince George’s Pgr 301-499-8225X1772 13209 Acoustic Court, Silver Spring, MD 20904 E-Mail: [email protected] 9 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 120th Annual Convention and Conference Rev. Marvin C. Jackson H 410-658-1123 Rising Sun VFC – Cecil C 443-206-0231 100 McNamee Lane, Rising Sun, MD 21911 Deacon George H. L’Heureux H 301-769-4040 Second District VFD/RS – St. Mary’s C 240-298-3523 21050 Olen Mattingly Road, Avenue, MD 20609 E-Mail: [email protected] Calvin “Pete” Walbert H 301-729-1447 Cresaptown VFD – Allegany C 301-697-3301 13201 5th Avenue, S.W., Cresaptown, MD 21502-5507 E-Mail: [email protected] BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR Steve V. Hales (2013) H 410-213-2414 Ocean City VFC – Worcester W 410-632-5500 10049 Bonita Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 F 410-632-5507 E-Mail: [email protected] VICE CHAIR C. Dan Carpenter III (2016) H 301-609-8651 Potomac Heights VFD – Charles C 240-216-1706 1106 Cornwall Dr., LaPlata, MD 20646-3544 E-Mail: [email protected] SECRETARY Gene Worthington, PP (2015) H 410-734-0306 Level VFC – Harford C 410-459-0137 3663 Old Level Road, Havre de Grace, MD 21078-1131 E-Mail: [email protected] TRUSTEE Douglas C. Alexander (2014) C 240-674-3936 Mt. Airy VFC – Carroll 702 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 E-Mail: [email protected] TRUSTEE Terry E. Thompson, PP (2012) H 410-531-3342 Savage VFC – Howard C 301-979-5686 6122 Tulane Drive, Clarksville, MD 21029 E-Mail: [email protected] 10 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 120th Annual Convention and Conference EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR Wylie L. Donaldson, Jr. H 410-674-2677 Odenton VFC – Anne Arundel F 410-672-0758 509 Maple Ridge Lane, Odenton, MD 21113 E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Vice Chair Benjamin W. Kurtz C 410-808-6600 Jarrettsville VFC – Harford W 410-692-6000 1116 Baldwin Mill Rd., Jarrettsville, MD 21084 E-Mail: [email protected] Mark A. Bilger H 410-374-1958 Hampstead VFC – Carroll/Howard C 443-791-4807 4530 Black Rock Rd., Hampstead, MD 21074 E-Mail: [email protected] Rodney W. Bowser H 301-746-5576 Friendsville VFRD – Allegany/Garrett C 301-616-3195 P.O. Box 14, Friendsville, MD 21531 E-Mail: [email protected] Stuart W. Carter H 480-706-5561 Pikesville VFD – Baltimore C 443-831-2797 16232 S. 33rd Place; Phoenix, AZ 85048 E-Mail: [email protected] Glen D.

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