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Coondle Nunile Bush Fire Brigade Minutes for Saturday 18 October 2003

President Richard Broadwood welcomed members and opened the meeting at 5.04pm.

Apologies
Di Roberts, Jan Rogers, June Nelson, Pearl, Linda Porter, John and Heather, Jim and Moya Bruce, Jacqueline Broadwood, Margaret Reekie, Jenny and Keith Willgoss, Heather Frank, Rae Kolb, Marie Tatham, Allan Henshaw, Glenda Baker, Marion Pathey-Johns, Rob Hatton, Edward Ellis, Ian Harrison.

Confirmation of the previous minutes
Motion that the Minutes of the meeting held on the 14 June 2003 be accepted.

Moved: Bob Nelson
Seconded: Peter Swift

Business Arising from the minutes:
Motion of Vehicle maintenance carried.

Correspondence

Outgoing Correspondence:
  • FESA contact update

Incoming Correspondence:
  • FESA levy memo
  • The Flame

Motion that correspondence be accepted.

Moved: Max Heath
Seconded: Mick Rogers

Treasurers Report

John Baker reported on a depleted account, but things should get better into the season. Balance in the Bank is $55.57

Moved: Bob Nelson
Seconded: Cathy Muir

Captains Report

Torben reported that we have up to six control burns, and the Rail burn will be on a Saturday. There will be driver training for new recruits.

Rosters are out for the season and this year and we have five crews. Radio room training will be on the 1st November.

New uniforms are being ordered, and badges for fire fighters. Crew leaders will be organizing teams for training of unit fire control and procedure.

Torben commented on the fire advisory meeting, Rail Burns and special badges for fire fighters and auxiliary five and ten year services.

Moved: Peter Reilly
Seconded: Tania Harrison

Fire Control Officers Report

Max Heath reported on the up coming rail burns, duty of care for fire fighters.

Moved: Mick Rogers
Seconded: Jeff Porter

Catering Officer Report

Mick Rogers Reported on the Thursday Night BBQ and thanked everyone for their effort. A tidy profit of $320. He also thanked everyone for the Xmas party. See Jay for Black Fire Brigade shirts with your name on it for only $32.

And thanks also to Pearl for her huge effort with the raffle. Thanks for donations and all the help.

General Business

  • Richard introduced our new FCO Phillip Khume who gave us a run down of his history and experience. He also discussed protective gear, catering supplies, getting organized for next financial year, duty of care, and training for new members at the burn offs.
  • Social Director Mick Rogers thanked members for fund raising efforts. Bob and Jay for wood, Barry Grey for TV antenna, Sandra Sheilds for the desk, all members at the Tony Taylor night, and Grand Final Day celebrations. Mick has called for six members to help on 13 December.
  • A letter is to be sent to the Agricultural Society providing a set fee for work on the show weekend for the amount of $500.00. All agreed this was a good idea.
  • A big thank you to Jenny and Keith Willgoss for the First Aid course. We know Jenny's time is valuable and appreciate her experience and training, and Keith's time helping set up. THANK YOU!
  • The Thursday 11 December Street Party fundraiser will be tackled by our social director. THANKS MICK.
  • The Shire has waived the site plan fees of $42 as a donation to the shed extensions. Plans are with the shire for approval, and plans are progressing well.
  • Andrew has fixed the 2/4 foamer (no foam in the tank!) and stressed to fighters to use the funnel in the light tanker for fuel transfers.
  • John Baker would like all members to use the toilet provided and not harass the trees anymore.
  • Yvonne Hawkins made an excellent suggestion of unit door knocking, in full uniform to raise funds and awareness of the Brigade and the fire season. The FCO agreed this was an excellent idea and will provide information as well to be handed out to homes. Torben suggested crew leaders could organize this with their crews. All agreed this is an excellent idea.
  • New member, Emilio Bellotti, was welcomed to the Brigade.
  • Thanks to the Toodyay OP Shop for their kind donation.

Brigade Christmas Party

Our next meeting on 13 December is the BIG FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY with special guests including Fire Fighter Father Christmas attending the meeting. All families and kids most welcome. Anyone wishing to help or contribute please contact our Social Director, Mick Rogers, on 9574 4517.

Meeting closed at 5.42 pm

All Email Correspondence to:
hfrank@wn.com

Secretary
Rob Frank
PO Box 84
TOODYAY WA 6566
08 9574 4106

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