Meeting Minutes

January 15, 2008

I.      Call to order

President-Elect Charles O’Neal  called to order the regular meeting of the Kentucky AAMS Chapter at 12:03 P.M.  On January 15, 2008  in Glasgow, Kentucky.

II.      Roll call

The following persons were present: Charles O’Neal, Kenny Watts,

Bill Milan, Jennifer Medford, Andy Sayers, William Kelly Miller, Beverly Ford

Angela Davis, Liz Henley, Donald Hare, Edwin Upchurch, Jackie Fox

Guests: Charlie O’Neal

III.      Approval of minutes from last meeting

Charles O’Neal presented the minutes from the last 3 meetings.  That had not been approved due to not having a quorum. The minutes were approved as read. Motion Bill Milan, Second by Donald Hare.

Announcements:

ASTNA Abstract Submissions

Grant Funding for FARE

TNATC Sponsoring Local Courses dates on ASTNA website

Bacfield Group offering FP-C courses in March

Know How, Inc. doing Critical Care Paramedic Course

EMT-P hours in Anderson Co. contact Chuck O’Neal

IV.      Financial Report for FY 2007 as attached,  Motion to accept by Bill Milan and      second by Donald Hare.

V.      2008 Officer Elections:

President: Charles O’Neal, Vice- President: Bill Milan, Secretary Donald Hare, Treasurer: Walter Middleton, Approve Motion by Angela Davis, Seconded by Edwin Upchurch

VI.      New business

a)      2008 Provider fees and applications:

500.00 For the first 5 vehicles and 50.00 per additional a/c. Non-voting associate membership is 250.00. Will be posted on the website and emailed out. Motion by Donald Hare second passed by  Angela Davis

b)    New Wings Award

  Bill Milan discussed new form and has been updated and will be considered and          has not been awarded since 1997. To be awarded at EMS Conference.  Motion by Edwin  Upchurch, Second by Angela Davis.

c)      Approved a trauma system resolution  motion by Bill Milan, seconded by Donald Hare

d)      Discussed trauma template from Trauma committee, also KBEMS statewide protocols. See attached memo.

e)      Critical care course of con-ed,  all advanced techniques and all services for critical care hours. Bill Milan in charge of coordinating,  Need services who and what they will present. Dates forthcoming. Discussed during conference possibly September 23, 2008.

f)       KY IAFP-discussed national legislative,  and also LODD benefits similar to FF, and Police Officers.

g)      Indiana AAMS : discussed resolutions of air-to air and also communications around Indianapolis.

h)      Bill Milan discussed, national legislation of bill 3939.  Regulating when air medical providers can fly.

i)        March 4, 2008 KAPA legislative reception. Members need to attend.

j)        Discussed a national weather flight  turned down site,  for helicopter shopping.  Lis Henley will email information.

k)      Accepted a motion for a KY Educational Institution motion by Edwin Upchurch, and seconded by Bill Milan. Passed.

l)        Discussed mutual aid agreements between air services. 

VII.      Adjournment

Charles O’Neal  adjourned the meeting at 1:17 P.M.    Next Meeting will be March 10, 2008 at the Glasgow Municipal Airport at  12:00 Central Time.

Minutes submitted by:  Donald Hare