Regular Meeting November 17, 1997
Saint Joesph Hospital, Lexington KentuckyPosted: 11.28.97
Last updated: 01.29.08Call to Order
John Isfort Called the meeting to order with a Quorum Present, at 1934Hr.
Approval of the minutes
Julia Fultz made a motion, seconded by Gary Stromberg, to accept the minutes of the July and August meetings without changes.
The Motion Carried Unanimously
Officer’s Reports
President’s Report
John Isfort reported that he had finally received an answer from AAMS about having a portion of the national dues for AAMS funneled back to the local chapters. AAMS had never been asked this question and had nothing in their by-laws to allow for this. They have agreed to look at this while they are revising the by-laws.
No action needed
First Vice President
No report
Second Vice President
No Report
Secretary
George Glessner reported that the meeting dates were set for 1998 and a proposed meeting location rotation was presented.
Where
When
Statcare, Louisville 1/19/98 1930et General Election UK Air Medical, Lexington 3/16/98 1930et Welborn LifeFlight, Evansville 5/18/98 1930ct Careflight, Lexington 7/20/98 1930et State EMS Conference, Owensboro 9/3-5/98 (date & Time TBA) Statcare, Louisville 11/16/98 1930et UK Air Medical Service, Lexington 1/18/99 1930het General Election
George also reported on the AAMS meeting in Cincinnati. The main topic was the ending of the Federation Proposal and the proposed changes in the bylaws that would move Kentucky out of Region 7 and would also allow AAMS to form their own Professional Associations similar to NFPA, NAACS, NFNA ect.
No action needed
Treasurer
Karen Seger reported:
No activity in August, Balance 4094.94 4094.94
Checks written:
9/16 Walt Middleton $350.00 (conference winner)
10/17 Hands on Originals $836.00
11/7 Lexington Trophy $59.90 (wings award)
Total $1246.24 -1246.24
Deposits:
Membership $160.00
T-shirt Sales $28.00
Newsletter Printing $19.19
Total $207.19 +207.19
Balance $3017.51
Rick Nickoson made a motion seconded by Laura Otte to accept the treasurer’s report.
The Motion Carried Unanimously
Committee Reports
Education Committee, Jill Johnson, Chair
No Report
Government Affairs, Jan Davis, Chair
No Report
Safety Committee, Walt Middleton, Chair
Work on the Kentucky AAMS LZ safety video will begin after the first of the year. There will be some corporate sponsorship of this project.
A discussion was held on having Walt address the Lexington Herald Leader’s article about the new Law Enforcement helicopter services and their statements in the recent article in which they said that they liked the landing zones to be tight and dangerous. There was no decision made.
There was a discussion of the possibility of an LZ safety rating and survey of non commercial landing sites. The fact that you can always address any issues of unsafe helipads or LZs with Richard Issacs of the Ky. Department of Aeronautics was discussed. Any hospital or agency wanting specifications for a safe helipad can obtain them from Mr. Issacs.
Walt still needs volunteers to assist with this committee
No action needed
Research Committee, Julia Fultz, Chair
Julia stated that there is ample grant money available from the foundation for air medical research (FAR). She has the application grants and contact information for anyone who needs it.
Maggie Morris was the recipient of the University of Kentucky’s Dorothy Brockop Award for 1997 for her multicenter intubation research project.
There was a discussion of the research presented at this years AMTC and that Kentucky’s Air Medical programs were well represented by their presentations, research and participation.
No action needed
Communications Committee, Kim Phelps, Chair
Kim reported that at the region 7 NAACS Meeting, there was a 3hr education and discussion session on PAIPs including reviews of actual usage during emergencies.
The next region 7 NAACS meeting will be in Charlotte in February
No action needed
Agenda for 1998
The idea of a possible KyAAMS air medical conference was discussed. All action was tabled until the January 1998 meeting.
Old Business
The offices for the second vice president and the secretary are due for election in January 1998. John Isfort reformed the nomination committee with Julia Fultz appointed chairperson. All nominations or volunteers should be directed to her. There will also be nominations of members in good standing, from the floor at the January 98 meeting.
New Business
Other than the 1998 meeting dates and location presented by the secretary, their was no new business
Announcements
Gary Stromberg made a presentation about their new communications system, which utilizes remote dispatching from Omaha Nebraska. The vendor is Rockey Mountain Helicopters.
The name for the consortium of air medical programs in Louisville was announced. STATCARE. They will be asking for fee quotes for the other programs in this area for educational offerings so that they can develop their own fee structure.
Rick McKinstry was the first recipient of the KyAAMS WINGS Award
Julia Fultz has been named the flight section editor for the Journal of Emergency Nursing.
Adjournment
Julia Fultz made a motion, seconded by Laura Otte, to adjourn the meeting
The Motion Carried Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 2045hr.
The next meeting of the Kentucky Chapter of the Association of Air Medical Services will be it’s general election, January 19, 1998 at 7:30pm Eastern Time. The meeting will be held in Louisville and hosted for the first time by Statcare.