April 15, 1996
The Kentucky Chapter of the Association of Air Medical Services Regular Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 Jewish Hospital, Louisville Kentucky
Executive Officers Present John Isfort, President Laura Otte, Vice President George Glessner, Secretary
Executive Officers Absent Chris Nalley, Vice President Cathy Wigley, TreasurerCALL TO ORDER John Isfort called the meeting to order at 6:10pm EST. There was a quorum present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action Taken John Blumenstock made a motion, seconded by Mike Hartweck, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to accept the minutes as submitted.
Motion Carried Unanimously
OFFICERS REPORT President's Report: John Isfort John reported that the mission statement was attached to the agenda and that it would be discussed later in the meeting. John announced the chairs for the standing and special committees for 1996 The 1995 chairs would act as co-chairs in 1996. Research: Julia Fultz Government Affairs: Jan Davis Safety & Communications: Still Open Education: Jill Johnson Internet: O.B. McKinley Membership: Brian Lindell John Stated that there has been no answer from the National AAMS about funneling funds from program membership back to the state chapter.
Action Taken no action called for, none taken.
First Vice President's Report: Chris Nalley No Report
Second Vice President's Report: Laura Otte No Report
Secretary's Report: George Glessner George submitted and read a written report on the actions of the secretary. (attached)
Action Taken Mike Hartweck made a motion, seconded by Steve Weber, to accept the report as written
Motion Carried Unanimously Treasurer's Report: Cathy Wigley No Report
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Research Committee: Julia Fultz Chair, Maggie Morris Co-Chair Written Report Not Submitted Julia reported that the research and education committees will remain separate. Those people who marked interest in the committee on their applications, will be contacted for membership on the committee.
Action Taken John Blumenstock made a motion, seconded by Walt Middleton, to accept the committee report
Motion Carried Unanimously
Government Affairs Committee: Jan Davis Chair, Rick Nickoson Co-Chair Rick Nickoson Submitted a written report to the Secretary prior to the meeting date. This report was read in to the minutes (attached). The secretary had been contacted by Gary Bevill of LRC, and been given additional information. Due to the change of government in November, the draft regulations were not ready to file as ordinary regulation. Gary was meeting with the head of L/C about the deficient regulations. If the legislation contained in HB492 corrected the deficiencies, then the old regulation would go back into effect. Gary would then finish the Air Regulations and start the process to make them ordinary regulations.
Action Taken Jill Johnson made a motion, seconded by John Blumenstock to accept the committee report and report of the secretary.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Safety and Communications Committee: Steve Shepherd Co-Chair No Written Report Submitted
Education Committee: Jill Johnson Chair, Steve English Co-Chair No Written Report Submitted Jill Johnson stated that she would like a list from every program, of lecture topics and the persons to who do these lectures. Jill stated that she would like the committee to look into an Aeromedical specific workshop to be conducted by Kentucky AAMS. The idea of a symposium is still being discussed but as a 1/2 day symposium conducted in conjunctions with a KY AAMS sponsored AAMS Region VII meeting.
Action Taken Laura Otte made a motion, seconded by Julia Fultz, to accept the report of the committee
Motion Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Membership Committee: Brian Lindell No Written Report Submitted John Isfort passed around a sample of the new brochure and membership application. The mission statement will be added when it is finished. Membership card, laminated by Skycare, have been sent out to members.
Action Taken No action called for and none taken
Internet Committee: O'Brian McKinley Chair E-mail message about status of Region VII Website. The server company has been sold and the site is down. This will be temporary. No other report
Action Taken No action called for and none taken
OLD BUSINESS
KYAAMS Mission Statement The mission statement was reviewed and all but the first paragraph was deleted. It was also suggested that the AAMS Mission statement be used as a model. A copy will be sent to Laura to review
NEW BUSINESS
Louisville NAACS Course Kim Phelps reported that a NAACS course is being held at Skycare in Louisville June 13-15, 1996. There will be a $50.00 registration fee. There is a maximum of 30 students with a possibility of up to 40 students if sponsors can be found. John Isfort agreed to have KYAAMS be a sponsor for $100.00. There was no opposition to this from the floor.
National Association of EMTs Annual Conference Louisville has been chosen to host the NAEMT Annual Conference October 3-5, 1996 at the Louisville Convention Center. KAPA is the coordinating organization. There will not be a separate EMS Conference this year. John will contact Bob Gainer, KAPA President about being a part of the planning and implementation of this conference.
Mid-Year AAMS Conference The mid-year AAMS conference is being held in Washington DC. John will not be able to attend, but hopes to have a report to be shared at the next meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FNATC In Louisville Stat Flight is conducting a FNATC July 12-14, 1996 in Louisville
Survival Day The annual survival day training session will be held in Lexington at ST. Joseph park on South Broadway in Lexington Kentucky, April 25th, 1-4pm.
ADJOURNMENT Jill Johnson made a motion, seconded by Mike Hartweck, to adjourne the meeting.
Motion Carried Unanimously
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF KYAAMS WILL BE AT CAREFLIGHT ON JULY 15th AT 6:00pm EST.