< AGENDA >

THURSDAY, May 5

Agenda as of 4.26.2016

TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

10:00 – 3:00 pm Meet ‘n Greet Open to All Arriving early and your room not available? We’ve arranged for dedicated space in the Railstop Gastropub for you to come, relax, join other board members, have a bite to eat, and even go online.

Railstop Gastropub (upstairs from the lobby)

2:00 – 4:00 pm REGISTRATION Stop by and pick up your meeting materials.

Roosevelt East

2:00 – 3:30 pm Wildland Committee Open to all Board members

Invited guests: Maris Gabliks, USFS, and Ken Willette, NFPA

Roosevelt West

CFSI Dinner Washington Hilton & Towers

5:15 pm Bus departs promptly from the Crowne Plaza to the Washington Hilton & Towers 7:00 pm CFSI Dinner at the Washington Hilton & Towers 10:45 pm Bus departure from Washington Hilton & Towers

2016 marks a milestone for the National Volunteer

Fire Council – we celebrate 40 years as an

organization.

The organization has been there to meet the challenges

volunteers face and address critical issues head on. From

ground-breaking programs and innovative resources, to

legislative and regulatory advocacy, the NVFC continues to

serve the volunteer in meaningful and significant ways.

FRIDAY, May 6

Attire: business casual (i.e., khakis, polo/oxford shirts)

TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

6:15 – 7:00 am MORNING WALK Everyone Welcome Lobby entrance

Start your day with an early morning walk. Rain or shine!

6:45 am – 2:00 pm REGISTRATION & GATHERING ROOM OPEN Need to register or meet up with colleagues? Here’s the place to meet, check email, and network.

Roosevelt East

7:00 – 8:15 am EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BREAKFAST MEETING * Executive Committee members and invited guests only

Roosevelt West

8:30 – 9:15 am EXECUTIVE SESSION Board members & state association representatives only

Jefferson

Call to Order City of Alexandria Fire Department Color Guard Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Roll Call Approval of previous meeting’s minutes Officer’s Reports Chairman’s Report 1

st Vice Chair

2nd

Vice Chair NVFC Report Logo Update Strategic Plan Update Adjourn

Kevin D. Quinn Chaplain Stauffer Allen Metheny Allen Metheny Kevin D. Quinn Steve Hirsch Dallas Renfrew Heather Schafer Kevin D. Quinn EC Members: Juan Bonilla, Jeff Cash, Dallas Renfrew

9:15 – 10:15 am

LET’S GROW MEMBERSHIP! REACHING NVFC’S & YOUR STATE ASSOCIATION’S FULL POTENTIAL Board members & state association representatives only

Jefferson Ballroom

Presented by Candice McDonald, a volunteer firefighter/EMT and marketing professional, learn about methods to sell membership at all levels – national, state, and local. Join us in the launch of a member recruitment campaign with a goal of 500 NVFC members per state by spring 2018.

10:15 – 10:30 am Break Take a moment to stop by the information tables – DHS Office of Infrastructure Protection, Trident University, and University of Maryland University College in the meeting foyer.

Foyer

10:30 am – 12:30 pm COMMITTEE BREAKOUT SESSIONS

10:30 – 11:00 Finance Committee

Madison North

10:30 – 11:30 HazMat Response Committee

Madison South

10:30 – 11:30 Membership/Awards Committee

Roosevelt

11:00 – 12:00 Cancer Task Force

Kennedy

11:30 – 12:30 International Relations Committee

Madison North

11:30 – 12:30 Homeland Security Committee Invited guest: Dan Schultz, Office of Infrastructure Protection, DHS

Roosevelt West

11:30 – 12:30 Foundation

Madison South

12:30 – 1:30 pm CHAIRMAN’S LUNCHEON Washington

*NVFC Directors, State Association Officers & Representatives, Corporate Members, and invited guests only

Enjoy a special meal together hosted by the NVFC Chairman. Special recognition to corporate members and sponsors will be given.

Special Speaker: Bobby Halton, Editor in Chief Fire Engineering Magazine; Education Director FDIC Int’l; and Editorial Director Fire Rescue & Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment magazines

Sponsored by: PennWell Fire Group

1:30 – 4:30 pm GENERAL SESSION Everyone Welcome Jefferson

1:30 – 2:00

2:00 – 2:30

2:30 – 2:45

2:45 – 3:15

3:15 – 3:30

3:30 – 4:30

Call to Order Kevin D. Quinn Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr, IAFC President and Chair of the Board Hope Janke, Director of the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Scott Kelberg, Director of National Training & Education, FEMA Keith Padgett, Columbia Southern University; NVFC Emergent Issues in Health & Safety Project Break Sponsored by: American Addiction Centers Visit the DHS Office of Infrastructure Protection, Trident University, and University of Maryland University College info tables in the foyer.

Roundtable: Cancer Prevention & Awareness in the Volunteer Fire Service Moderated by: Brian McQueen, NY Director, Cancer Survivor Panelists: Cindy Ell, President, International Firefighter Cancer Foundation Dave Finger, NVFC Chief of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Chief Trey Kelso, MD Chapter, Firefighter Cancer Support Network Dr. Jacqueline Moline, Founder, World Trade Center Medical Program Chief Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Adjourn

4:30 – 5:30 Radio/Wireless Committee

Roosevelt West

Livestreaming on FireEngineering.com

AWARDS EVENING

Attire: suits, dresses, dress uniforms

6:00 pm Annual Board of Directors’ Photo

Hotel Lobby & Stairs

6:15 – 7:00 pm Reception Washington

Celebrate with colleagues, partners, and award winners at our annual recognition of leaders and innovators. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar is available. Sponsored by: McNeil & Co.

7:00 – 9:00 pm Dinner & Awards Ceremony Jefferson & Washington

After an elegant dinner, NVFC awards will be presented and recognition will be given to individuals and departments who have demonstrated outstanding service and programs. Co-Sponsored by: Columbia Southern University and NFPA

SATURDAY, May 7 Attire: business casual

TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 6:30 – 7:15 am MORNING WALK Open to All Lobby entrance Start your day with an early morning walk. Rain or shine!

7:00 am – 1:30 pm REGISTRATION & GATHERING ROOM OPEN

Roosevelt East

8:00 am – 12:30 pm COMMITTEE BREAKOUT SESSIONS 7:00 – 8:00 Standards & Codes Committee

Roosevelt West

8:00 – 9:00 Recruitment & Retention Committee

Kennedy

9:00 – 10:00 Health, Safety & Training Committee Invited guest: Mike Healy, AAC

Madison North & South

9:00 – 11:00 EMS/Rescue Section

Roosevelt West

10:00 – 10:15 am Break

10:15 – 11:15 Volunteer Advocacy Committee

Kennedy

10:15 – 11:15 Bylaws Committee

Madison North & South

11:15 – 12:30 Legislative Committee

Washington

12:30 – 1:30 pm LUNCH Washington

*NVFC Directors/Alternates, State Association Officers & Representatives, Corporate Members, and invited guests only Co-Sponsored by: Josh Cellars and Provident

1:30 – 2:45 pm GENERAL SESSION Everyone Welcome Jefferson

Call to Order Committee Reports* Cancer Task Force Diversity & Inclusion Task Force Health, Safety, & Training Committee Homeland Security Committee Legislative Committee Recruitment & Retention Fall Meeting 2016 Adjourn *To schedule an oral report, contact Meg Goldberg (call or text – 202.557.4098)

Kevin D. Quinn Brian McQueen & Jim Seavey Juan Bonilla SC Directors Tony Dicks & Doc Bozard

2:45 – 3:00 pm Break Sponsored by: W.S. Darley & Co.

3:00 – 5:00pm EXECUTIVE SESSION

Board members & state association representatives only Jefferson

3:00 – 4:00

4:00

5:00

Call to Order Reports Executive Committee Report Investment Secretary/Treasurer’s Finance Committee Audit Committee Bylaws Committee Volunteer Advocacy Committee Cancer Task Force Old Business New Business Board Concerns State Association Remarks/Updates For the Good of the Council

Closing Remarks Benediction Adjourn

Kevin D. Quinn Steve Hirsch Ulrich Mauser/ Kyle Balliet Allen Metheny Brian McQueen & Jim Seavey Kevin D. Quinn Kevin D. Quinn Kevin D. Quinn Kevin D. Quinn Kevin D. Quinn

Kevin D. Quinn Chaplain Stauffer

The NVFC Leadership program is a series of training and resources provided for the Board of Directors and state associations.

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