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Maryland State Firemen’s Association “The Mission of the Maryland State ASSOCIATION FIREMEN’S STATE MARYLAND Firemen’s Association 127 AND CONFERENCE - 2019 - AND CONFERENCE TH is to Serve, Promote, CONVENTION ANNUAL Advocate, and Represent the interest of the Volunteer Fire, Rescue, Proceedings Of The 127th Annual Convention and Conference and Emergency Medical Held In Ocean City, Maryland June 15-21, 2019 Services of Maryland” Next Meeting To Be Held Virtually June 20-25, 2020 and a 2 day Business Meeting at a later date yet to be determined Maryland State Firemen’s Association 127th Annual Convention and Conference Maryland State Firemen’s Association Proceedings Of The 127th Annual Convention and Conference Held In Ocean City, Maryland June 15-21, 2019 Next Meeting To Be Held Virtually June 20-25, 2020 and a 2 day Business Meeting at a later date yet to be determined 1 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 127th Annual Convention and Conference TABLE OF CONTENTS Seal and Logo . 3 MSFA Presidents 2018 – 2019 and 2019 – 2020 . 5 Msfa Officers and Committee List 2018-2019 . 7 Officers & Committee Chairs’ Pictures . 21 Past Presidents & Other Past Officers . 25 Convention Locations . 34 127th Annual MSFA Convention and Conference Program . 35 Memorial Tribute . 40 Opening Ceremonies . 59 Session Two . 96 Session Three . 126 Joint Installation . 166 Session Four . 179 Report of MSFA Officers and Committees . 200 Credentials Listing Roll Call of Member Departments . 262 Charter, Constitution and By-Laws . 326 MSFA Awards, Rules/Regulations, and Contest/Winners . 362 Parade Rules and Award Winners . 444 2 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 127th 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 127th Annual Convention and Conference 4 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 127th Annual Convention and Conference Richard C. Blair Western Enterprise Fire Company President 2018-2019 5 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 127th Annual Convention and Conference Michael R. Faust Sudlersville VFC President 2019 – 2020 6 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 127th Annual Convention and Conference MSFA OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE LIST 2018-2019 PRESIDENT SEC/TRES: Jeffery H. Thompson (23) Richard C. Blair TRUSTEE: Ben Kurtz (20) FIRST VICE PRESIDENT TRUSTEE: Terry E. Thompson, PP (22) Michael Faust TRUSTEE: Jeff Clements SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Richard DeVore EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Richard Hemphill SECRETARY VICE CHAIRMAN: Doyle E. Cox PP Timothy R. “Robbie” Blackistone ASSISTANT SECRETARY EMERITUS Ronald A. Block Joseph A. Cooper Timothy Dayton ASSISTANT SECRETARY John Fisher Gene Aaron Robert P. Phillips ASSISTANT SECRETARY Wayne L. Tome Sr. Shirley Copado Doug Simpkins Jr. ASSISTANT SECRETARY Charles J. Simpson Jr. Michelle Malin Daniel J. Stevens Stanley S. “Buddy” Sutton TREASURER Charles Walker Ronald J. Siarnicki EX-OFFICIO MEMBER: ASSISTANT TREASURER Mark A. Bilger PP George A. “Fred” Cross Jr. PP ASSISTANT TREASURER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Wylie L. Donaldson Jr. Kate Tomanelli ASSISTANT TREASURER EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT Robert W. Jacobs PP Daniel H. “Skip” Mahan Jr. FINANCIAL SECRETARY Mitch Vocke OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY Michael W. Farlow, Esquire Barbara “Bobbie” Aaron ASSISTANT ATTORNEY Bruce D. Poole, Esquire CHIEF CHAPLAIN Rev. John F. Long Jr. OFFICE OF THE PARLIAMENTARIAN CHIEF CHAPLAIN EMERITUS CHAIRMAN: Richard K. Brooks III Rev. J. Harvey Dixon Ken Bush CHAPLAINS Clarence “Chip” Jewell Rev. Frederick B. Bahr Deacon Charles E. Barnhart Jr. MSFA BRANCH AND COMMITTEE LISTS Rev. Harry Hetz 2018-2019 Rev. Marvin C. Jackson Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH Calvin “Pete” Walbert DIRECTOR: Joe Antoszewski BOARD OF TRUSTEES Constitution and By-Laws CHAIRMAN: C. Dan Carpenter III (21) Chairman: Harve Ed Woods VICE CHAIRMAN: Douglas C. Alexander (19) Attorney: Michael W. Farlow, Esq. 7 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 127th Annual Convention and Conference Attorney: Bruce D. Poole, Esq. Craig Harmon – Anne Arundel (21) Douglas Guare Eugene Curfman – Carroll/Howard (19) Donald Howard Frank Underwood PP – Prince George’s (20) Lee Lutz Tim Ganley – Frederick/Washington (20) Dennis Skinner Darren Long – Montgomery (20) Barbara Steiner John O. Gatton Sr. – Cal/Chas/St Mary’s (19) William J. Wagner III Peter Lott – Caroline/Kent/Q.A. (20) Liaison: Secretary’s Office David L. McQuay – Dorchester/Talbot (21) Zachary Coyle – Cecil/Harford (19) GRANTS COMMITTEE Barbara A. Knippenburg – Allegany/Garrett (21) Chairman: Steven Barry Donald Ford – Som/Wic/Worc (21) Vice Chairman: Wayne Colburn Marcine Goodloe AWARDS BRANCH Barbara Knippenburg DIRECTOR: Doyle Cox PP Chris St. Johns Dave Lewis PP AWARDS Beth Stone Chairman: Doyle E. Cox PP Paul Sullivan Jr. C. Oscar Baker PP – (Rookie of the Year) J. B. Tieder C. Dan Carpenter III – Jaime Weber (Hall of Fame/Marbery Gates/Colburn Cup) MFRI Liaison: Teresa Ann Crisman – (Fire Prevention) DNR Liaison: Monte Mitchell Dale Hill – (Legislator of the Year) Governor’s Office Liaison: Joe Larson Sr. – (Family Appreciation) Eric Smothers – (EMS) SAFER GRANTS OVERSITE Michael A. LeCompte – (Smith Statem Safety) Chairman: Justin Towles Robert W. Jacobs PP – (Robert Shimer Admin) Eric Bernard William B. Lay Sr. – (FF of the Year) Kenneth Hyde Sr. Leon Fleming – (Zembower Training) Mike Kelly (Alternate) Roger Powell Darren Long (MFCA) – (Edward L. Emkey Sr., Cadet Program) William Smith (MFCA) Jeffery Thompson (MFCA) Firefighter of the Year Ronald Watkins (MFCA Alternate) Chairman: William B. Lay Sr. Skip Mahan (Executive Consultant) Vice Chairman: James Jarboe Dale Budnick Sr. SERGEANT-AT ARMS* John O. Gatton Sr. Chairman: Laura Woods Malcolm Helwig Vice Chairman: David Kyle Dave Keller III PP Susan Mott Roger Marks Harve Ed Woods William “Bill” Smith Clarence Webber James J. Snyder Jr. Jeffrey Ringer Jeff Thompson Jeff Ringer VOLUNTEER COMPANY ASSISTANCE FUND Chairman: Joseph Antoszewski Hall of Fame Attorney: Michael J. Farlow, Esq. Chairman: C. Dan Carpenter III (20) Attorney: Bruce W. Poole, Esq. Vice Chairman: Benjamin W. Kurtz (20) 8 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 127th Annual Convention and Conference Member Emeritus C. Oscar Baker PP Betty Byrne George “Fred” Cross Jr., PP (19) Chris Cornes John T. Ferguson III (19) Tom Fruhling Timothy Jones Jeffrey Geiman Dave Keller III, PP Robyn Sheldon Hahn William B. Lay Sr. (21) Bonnie Hayden Richard Smith (21) Ed Hayden James Magruder Sr. William B. Lay Sr. Herman “Buddy” Schweers Robert Shimer PP Administrative Award Luanne Schweers Chairman: Robert W. Jacobs PP Calvin Stack Jr. Vice Chairman: Philip M. Hurlock PP Ernie Tracey C. Daniel Davis Jr. PP Susan Derlu Joseph R. Robison PP LAMSFA Liaison: Anna Jonske Roger A. Steger Sr. PP CONVENTION BRANCH FINANCE BRANCH DIRECTOR: Ron Siarnicki DIRECTOR: Ron Siarnicki Convention and Conference Budget and Revenue Chairman: Ron Siarnicki Chairman: Stephan D. Cox PP (21) Ken Bush Vice Chairman: Richard L. Smith (21) George A. “Fred” Cross Jr. PP Treasurer: (Ex-Officio) Ron Siarnicki C. Danny Davis PP Financial Secretary: (Ex-Officio) Mitch Vocke Wylie L. Donaldson Jr. Paul R. “Bobby” Balta Jr. PP (20) William Hildebrand Eugene Curfman (19) Robert W. Jacobs PP C. Daniel Davis, Jr., PP (20) Benjamin W. Kurtz Carl B. Edelin Jr. PP (19) Dave Lewis PP Benjamin Kurtz (Ex-Officio-Trustees) Thomas A. Mattingly Sr. PP Jackie Olson PP Financial Team Roger A. Steger Sr. PP Treasurer: Ron Siarnicki LA MSFA Liaison: Flo Collins Asst. Treasurer: Robert W. Jacobs PP Special Liaisons: Tom Collins Asst. Treasurer: George “Fred” Cross Jr. PP Doyle Cox PP Asst. Treasurer: Wylie Donaldson John Denver PP Financial Secretary: Mitch Vocke William J. Hawkins Asst. Financial Sec: Barbara “Bobbie” Aaron Elaine Huttenloch Budget/Revenue Chairman: Stephan D. Cox PP Roger Powell PP Executive Comm. Rep: Rick Hemphill Johnie F. Roth Jr. PP Paul H. Sterling Jr. PP Ways and Means Committee Susan Proels Chairman: Louis J. Jonske Frank Underwood PP Vice Chairman: Mitch Vocke Bobby Aaron Administration Gene Aaron Co-Chairman: C. Daniel Davis PP Jim Bair Co-Chairman: Jacqueline Olson PP John Byrne Jim Brown 9 Maryland State Firemen’s Association 127th Annual Convention and Conference Doyle Cox, PP William Faust Nancy Cox Bill Hildebrand John Denver, PP Tommy Mattingly Jr. Douglas Guare Chris May Lynn Hawkins Susan Proels Rick Hemphill Frank J. Underwood PP Elaine Huttenloch Hugh Owens Program Rose Pandofini Co-Chairman: Ken Bush Roger N. Powell PP Co-Chairman: Benjamin W. Kurtz John Proels Dennis Beard Richard A. Snader Jason Bloom Roger A. Steger Sr.