Dennis Ahrens, President 5-11 Club, Inc. Jim Mitidiero, Vice-President P. O. Box 8511 - , Illinois 60680 www.5-11ClubChicago.org

MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2016 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The General Membership meeting was held at the Robert J. Quinn Fire Academy located at 558 W. DeKoven Street on Wednesday April 27th and was called to order at 7:35pm by Vice-President Mitidiero with twenty-six Regular Members, and one guest, Sandy Bertog, present. The minutes of the March General Membership Meeting were presented to the membership for review. Motion made by Bud Bertog and seconded by Bob Johnson to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried. Treasurer Paige Van Vorst reported that the treasury remains solvent. Recent expenses included thirty copies of the March meeting minutes, bottled water, Gatorade and snack bars for SSU #1 and replenishment supplies purchased on the club Visa Debit card while the support units were operating at the 4-11 Alarm fire on on March 8. Income included club membership dues and the February Red Box collection. Motion made by John Divita and seconded by Bill Schreiber to approve the report. Motion carried. The following bills were presented to the membership for reimbursement: Jim Mitidiero for restocking supplies on SSU#2 and 3 and name tags for recent new members. Motion made by Mike Penchar and seconded by Bill Schreiber to pay the bill. Motion carried. Bill Kuenstle presented a bill for the two new front tires on SSU #1. Motion made by Mike Kerr and seconded by Mike Ahrens to pay the bill. Motion carried. Club Officers and the Board of Directors met prior to the general membership meeting and discussed the following: The 2016 5-11 Club/Fire Buffs of Illinois Fire Truck Rally/Fire Related Swap Meet on June 18 at the Quinn Fire Academy. Committee members would appreciate any ideas or suggestions members may have regarding the event. Last month board members voted to financially invest in a bank CD for one year. Treasurer Van Vorst has examined various bank rates on CD’S and informed board members that a portion of the club’s assets have been invested in a CD having an above average interest rate. The 5-11 Club is now registered with the AmazonSmile program where Amazon will donate .5% of the price on eligible AmazonSmile purchases to listed non-profit charitable organizations selected, and supported, by Amazon customers. President Ahrens is considering running for IFBA Region 6 VP as the current VP, Vickie Mokros, has stated she will not be seeking another term. VP Mitidiero has placed an order for 200 club patches. Corresponding Secretary Mike Penchar reported the club received an invitation to the CPD’S 55th Annual Awards Recognition Ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 E. , on May 26. Activities Committee Chairmen Dennis Ahrens/Jim Mitidiero reported volunteers will be needed on Friday, June 17 at the QFA to assist in preparing for the Fire Truck Rally/Flea Market on Saturday June 18. Apparatus Maintenance Committee Chairman Gary Altwasser reported that after inspecting SSU #2 the generator needs to be serviced. Motion made by Gary and seconded by Mike Ahrens to purchase the necessary parts to cover the service. The club will be looking into truck maintenance/repair facilities, north and south, to service the support units when needed. Motion made by John Divita and seconded by Bob Johnson to seek bids to replace the serving window on SSU #2. Motion made by Jim Mitidiero and seconded by Sid Smith to replace the rear leaf springs on SSU #2. Both motions carried. Archive Committee Chairman Chuck Bleck had no news to report. Badge Committee Chairman Jim Mitidiero had no news to report. CFD/Fire Buffs of Illinois Liaison Jack Connors reported volunteers will be needed at the QFA on Friday, June 17 to assist in set up preparations for the Fire Truck Rally/Flea Market on June 18.

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Minutes of the April 2016 General Membership Meeting Cont’d

IFBA Committee Chairmen Dennis Ahrens/Jim Mitidiero reported the IFBA Convention will take place August 16-20 at the Double Tree Hotel in New Orleans. Additional info will be forthcoming on the IFBA web site. Motion made by Bill Claessons and seconded by Tony Karnas to elect President Ahrens as club delegate. Motion carried. The IFBA Region 6 Active Group Meeting will be held on June 24 in Nashville, Tennessee. Motion made by John Divita and seconded by Steve White to elect Chuck Bleck as club delegate. Motion carried. Membership Committee Chairman Mike Penchar had no news to report. Publicity Chairman Mike Penchar reported press releases on the June 18 Fire Truck Rally/Swap Meet at the QFA have been sent out to fire related magazines. Mike also has copies of the latest TurnOut club article. Support Service Unit Committee Chairman Jim Mitidiero reported the units responded to the following: A 2-11 Alarm fire at 2025 W. Belmont on March 24; A 2-11 Alarm fire at 4732 S. Bishop on April 09; A 3-11 Alarm fire at 4607-09-11 S. Honore on April 15 and a Still & Box Alarm fire at 455 W. on April 21. SSU #1 has received new front tires from Goodyear Car One Tire & Service in Hoffman Estates. Thanks to Bill Kuenstle for making the arrangements and Harold & Russell for taking the unit in. On Saturday, May 7 an orientation will be held at Engine Co. 80’s quarters to familiarize club members with the operations of SSU 2 and 3. Jim will send an email out with the time once he receives approval from the company officer. Effective May 01 SSU #3 will respond citywide on all 3-11 alarm fires as a secondary rehab support vehicle. The unit will carry additional supplies during the summer months. This policy will remain in effect until further notice. On Thursday and Friday, April 28 and 29, SSU #2 will be deployed to the QFA to serve standby units for the NFL Draft from 1430-2230 hours. On Saturday April 30, SSU #1 will be deployed at the QFA from 0800-1500 hours. On Saturday April 30 there will be an unveiling of FF/PM Daniel V. Capuano’s name on the Stockyards Memorial Monument at 10am. The Monument is located at 900 W. Exchange Avenue. On May 15 the club has been requested to provide service at an active shooter/high rise drill at 100 S. Wacker Drive. The drill will run from 0700-1130 hours and the CFD, CPD and FBI will be participating. The club has been requested to serve at the QFA on May 18 for CFD EMS Day activities/presentations. The club has been requested to provide services at a CFD High Rise Drill at 425 S. Wabash on May 21. Both SSU 1 and 2 will cover the drill. CFD Chaplain Fr. Mulchrone has requested the club to provide service at the CFD Annual Memorial Day Mass at Holy Family Church, 1080 W. , on May 30. Effective immediately the following protocols for the support service units shall be adhered to during the summer months: (1) Units will respond with a MINIMUM of 25 gallons of water to an incident; (2) Orange/Yellow coolers shall contain ½ water and ½ ice; (3) DO NOT rely on pre bagged ice to last for initial responses, additional loose ice can be carried in cambros or coolers; (4) The 10gallon cambros will make 7 gallons of Gatorade. At major incidents the powdered Gatorade should be used first before the bottles; (5) the units shall remain loaded until arriving back at quarters and available for additional responses if needed while returning to quarters; (6) the tents shall be carried on all the units. Jim also reminded all members that proper attire is required to be worn when responding to a preplanned event or detail. A final note, as of April 25 the club website has received 44,995 visits. When visiting the website please click on one or two of the ads as each click will help to support the 5-11 Club’s mission. Welfare Committee Chairman Russell Harmon had no news to report. Unfinished Business: The 2016 club membership ID cards are ready. Members will receive them from Treasurer Van Vorst when dues are paid. . New Business: President Ahrens reported that Karen Mitidiero, Michaline Sierakowski, Gary Altwasser and Mike Penchar will be the Bylaw Committee members assisting him in reviewing and if necessary rewriting the club bylaws. The first set of mailings has been sent out on the 5-11 Club’s/Fire Buffs of Illinois Fire Truck Rally and Vendor Swap Meet on June 18th. The next committee meeting will be on May 3rd. After sending out second notices regarding payment of 2016 club dues and receiving no response Treasurer Van Vorst recommended the club drop four members from the roster. Motion made by John Divita and seconded by Mike Ahrens to drop the members. Motion carried.

Minutes of the April 2016 General Membership Meeting Cont’d

Announcements: 1. The next General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25 at the Quinn Fire Academy, 558 W. DeKoven Street. Board of Directors meeting at 6:30PM followed by the General Membership Meeting at 7:30PM. 2. The 5-11 Club/Fire Buffs of Illinois Fire Truck Rally and Fire Related Flea Market will be on Saturday, June 18 at the Quinn Fire Academy from 8am to 2pm.

Members contributed to the club “Red Box Fund” and $46.00 was collected. Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Tony Karnas and seconded by Jimmy Liston. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:53pm.

Respectfully Submitted, Harold Klein Recording Secretary, 5-11 Club, INC.

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