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Maryland State Firemen’s Association 116th Annual Convention and Conference Maryland State Firemen’s Association Proceedings Of 116th Annual Convention and Conference Held In Ocean City, Maryland June 14 - 20, 2008 Next Meeting To Be Held At Ocean City, Maryland June 13 - 19, 2009 1 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 116th Annual Convention and Conference TABLE OF CONTENTS Seal and Logo . 3 MSFA Presidents 2007-08 and 2008 -09 . 5 MSFA Officers (Elected and Appointed) . 7 Committees . 12 Officers & Committee Chairmen Pictures . 29 Past Presidents . 33 Past Officers . 35 Convention Locations . 41 116th Annual MSFA Convention and Conference Program . 42 Report of MSFA Officers and Committees . 107 Ladies Auxiliary Presidents 2007-08 and 2008 – 09 . 167 Ladies Auxiliary Officers . 169 Ladies Auxiliary Convention and Conference Program . 171 Report of Ladies Auxiliary Officers . 174 Credentials Listing Roll Call of Member Departments . 187 Charter, Constitution and By-Laws . 237 MSFA Awards, Rules/Regulations, Contests/Winners . 284 Parade Award Winners . 334 2 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 116th 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 center). In 2001 the logo (shown lower right) 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 116th Annual Convention and Conference 4 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 116th Annual Convention and Conference Paul H. Sterling, Jr. Wheaton VFS Montgomery County 2007 - 2008 5 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 116th Annual Convention and Conference Frank J. Underwood Branchville VFD Prince George’s County 2008-2009 6 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 116th Annual Convention and Conference 2008 – 2009 MSFA OFFICERS – ELECTED AND APPOINTED PRESIDENT Frank J. Underwood H 301-441-2868 Branchville VFD – Prince George’s Pgr 301-499-8215x1263 4807 Ruatan Street, College Park, MD 20740 C 301-318-9212 E-Mail: [email protected] C 240-508-6264 FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Roger N. Powell H 410-833-8338 Pikesville VFC – Baltimore C 410-627-6338 107 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 W 410-653-0262 E-Mail: [email protected] SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Doyle E. Cox H 410-414-7171 Prince Frederick VFD – Calvert C 443-532-1416 218 Cambridge Place Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Fax 410-414-3772 E-Mail: [email protected] SECRETARY Jackie M. Olson H 410-255-7745 Ferndale VFC – Anne Arundel W 410-222-8200x8278 414 Greenland Beach Rd., Baltimore, MD 21226 E-Mail: [email protected] SECRETARY EMERITUS Leonard T. King, Sr., PP. H 410-867-3658 Damascus VFD – Montgomery C 443-336-6729 6047 Melbourne Avenue, Deale, MD 20751 E-Mail: [email protected] ASSISTANT 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 301-481-5352 7 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 116th Annual Convention and Conference ASSISTANT SECRETARY Kristi Gable C 410-596-5465 New Windsor VFD – Carroll 465 Pleasanton Rd., #C33, Westminster, MD 21157 E-Mail: [email protected] ASSISTANT SECRETARY Richard A. Snader H 410-536-1936 Arbutus VFD – Baltimore C 410-802-9135 5705 Friendship Road, Arbutus, MD 21227 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 2151 Priest Bridge Drive, Ste. 25, Crofton, MD 21114 E-Mail: [email protected] C 301-467-5780 ASSISTANT TREASURER Robert W. Jacobs, P.P. H 301-663-3418 Citizens Truck Co. – Frederick W 301-279-5326 410 East Ninth Street, Frederick, MD 21701-4613 C 301-471-8134 E-Mail: [email protected] ASSISTANT TREASURER Lee N. Sachs 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] Fax 410-581-2525 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] 8 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 116th Annual Convention and Conference FINANCIAL SECRETARY George A. “Fred” Cross, Jr. P.P. 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] or [email protected] Fax 410-290-8228 ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY Chris Hyzer H 410-335-5070 Middle River VFC – Baltimore C 410-591-5367 139 Trailways Road, Baltimore, MD 21220 Fax 410-706-0853 E-Mail: [email protected] W 410-706-0881 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 Deacon Charles E. Barnhart, Jr. H 410-751-1416 Taneytown VFD – Carroll Pgr 410-890-2893 148 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD 21787 C 410-984-6165 E-Mail: [email protected] 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] Rabbi Kenneth Block H 410-569-4520 Bel Air VFC – Harford W 410-459-6161 201 Crosse Pointe Ct,, #3B, Abingdon, MD 21009 C 410-447-0641 E-Mail: [email protected] 9 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 116th Annual Convention and Conference Rev. David L. Coblentz H 301-293-6397 Middletown VFC – Frederick C 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 W 301-989-5964 13209 Acoustic Court, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Fax 301-890-5499 E-Mail: [email protected] Rev. Marvin C. Jackson H 443-206-0231 Rising Sun VFC – Cecil 751 Hopewell Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911 Deacon George H. L’Heureux H 301-769-4040 Second District VFD/RS – St. Mary’s C 240-298-3423 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 Fax 410-632-5507 E-Mail: [email protected] VICE CHAIR John W. Means, Sr., (2009) H 410-848-7786 Pleasant Valley VFC – Carroll 1518 Huges Shop Road, Westminster, MD 21158 E-Mail: [email protected] SECRETARY Gene Worthington, P.P. (2010) H 410-836-2607 Level VFC – Harford C 410-459-0137 3663 Old Level Road Fax 410-734-7207 Havre de Grace, MD 21078-1131 E-Mail: [email protected] 10 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 116th Annual Convention and Conference TRUSTEE C. Dan Carpenter (2011) H 301-609-8651 Potomac Heights VFD – Charles C 240-216-1706 1106 Cornwall Drive, LaPlata, MD 20646-3544 E-Mail: [email protected] TRUSTEE Terry E. Thompson, P.P. (2012) H 410-531-3342 Savage VFC – Howard C 443-677-8104 6122 Tulane Drive, Clarksville, MD 21029 E-Mail: [email protected] EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR Craig A. Moe H 301-498-3743 Laurel VFD – Prince George’s 7524 Haines Court, Laurel, MD 20707 E-Mail: [email protected] VICE CHAIR 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] Douglas C. Alexander C 240-674-3936 Mt. Airy VFC – Carroll/Howard Pgr 410-890-2918 3816 Mt. Airy Drive, Mt. Airy, MD 21771 E-Mail: [email protected] Wylie L. Donaldson, Jr. H 410-674-2677 Odenton VFC – Anne Arundel C 443-324-9901 509 Maple Ridge Lane, Odenton, MD 21113 Fax 410-672-0758 E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Glen D.