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The North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Education Council (NCFLSEC) promotes and provides safety education to reduce the loss of life, property, and injuries caused by fire or other emergency situations.
WHAT IS NEW HERE= August 09 meeting and State Council Bylaws are posted on this page
Our next meeting is Nov. 18th Guil-Rand Station 20 – 11:00 am --
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NORTH CAROLINA FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION COUNCIL MEETING
Aug 19th 2009 NC Fireman’s Conference, Raleigh
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Tommy Curry at 2:00 pm.
Members present were:
Frankie Pinnix Lee Sudia Dolly Hulin Lewis Womack
Randy Sexton Tommy Curry
Kelly Web Kim Wittig Meg Langston Andrea Good
Maria Bostian Tracey Watson David Conrad David Pruitt
Angie Gregg Renae Harris
Marshal Hill Misty Sherrill
Jennifer Fogleman Jan Parker
Kelly Ransdell David Watson
B.T. Fowler
Invocation – David Watson
Prayer Request
Brandy Horton
Praise Report
Lewis thanked everyone for the email during his time of sickness.
Minutes (May. 13th 2009) were read and approved.
Old Business
Continued discussion on the lack of a statewide fire education program in the school system, Kelly Ransdell will make contact with NC Department of Public Instruction and invite a representative to attend our Nov. Meeting.
New Business
2010 Conference Agenda is being finalized. Registration should be online by Oct.
Need Door Prizes from each region, bring to Nov. Meeting.
Randy Sexton made motion to raise conference registration: Pre-conference $25.00 Conference $135.00 2nd by Lee Sudia Motion Passed
2011 Conference Committee is reviewing hotel proposals at this time.
Angie Gregg is working on guidelines to standardize conference setup format for future committees to use.
Council members discussed discontinuing pre-conference, for 2011 conference due to the increasing cost and availability of NCFLSE classes across the state.
Randy made motion to discontinue offering the pre-conference. 2nd by Lee Sudia Motion Passed
Agency Reports
Burn Center – Kelly Ransdell
Start Safe: A Fire and Burn Safety Program for Preschoolers and their Families, statewide training will begin Sept. or Oct.
NFPA – Jan Parker
NFPA Conference June 8-10, 2009 Chicago
2009 Fire Prevention Theme “Stay Fire Smart” Don’t get Burned.
Share the sign up process for the E-Safety Source newsletter with other educators in your regions.
Check Web Site for Grant Application, Conference Scholarships, Educator of the Year Award Application and other great information.
OSFM – Jan Parker
$36,000 ATV Grant received to purchase 3 trailers to house ATV course training materials
Smoke alarms (approximately 400) still available (canvas scenario).
For Remembering When Program Incentives contact Allison Cummings
Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician classes being scheduled. Visit www.buckleupnc.org for more information.
OSFM has received a $100,000.00 Campus Fire Safety Grant through FEMA.
Sprinkler Alliance will be participating in a Home Builders Show in Charlotte
September 17-18. If you would like to participate, contact OSFM.
Novelty lighter legislation in effect October 1, 2009.
Fire Safe Cigarette legislation goes in effect January 1, 2010.
Pocket tools training available on the www.ncdoi.com website.
FFBCF – No Report
NC Firemen’s Association – No Report
NC Forestry Service – No Report
NC Dept. of Health & Human Services – No Report
Region Reports
Eastern – Meg Langston
Meeting will be in Sept. Report at Nov. Meeting
Central – Jennifer Fogleman
Officer Election will be held in Nov.
Thanked Roxboro FD for providing lunch for meeting.
Working on 2011 Conference – update under New Business.
Western –Kelly Webb
New western region officers are:
Chair – Kelley Webb
Vice Chair – David Conrad
Secretary – Misty Sherrill
Working hard on the 2010 Conference If you have ideas for workshops contact Kelly Webb
FLSE Conference Dates
2010 Conference February 6-10 Grove Park Inn, Asheville
2011 Conference - TBA
2012 Conference - Hilton/City Bistro, Greenville
Future Council Meeting Dates:
Nov. 18th Guil-Rand Station 20 – 11:00 am
Feb. 7th NCFLSE Conference Grove Park Inn, Asheville Time: TBA
Reminder if you have to miss a meeting please let an officer know.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Dolly Hulin, Secretary
NORTH CAROLINA FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION COUNCIL MEETING
May 13th Guil-Rand Station 20
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Tommy Curry at 11:00 am.
Members present were:
Frankie Pinnix Lee Sudia Dolly Hulin Lewis Womack
Randy Sexton Tommy Curry
Kelly Web Kim Wittig Meg Langston Andrea Good
Maria Bostian Tracey Watson David Conrad David Pruitt
Angie Gregg
Invocation – Randy Sexton
Minutes (Feb. 8th 2009) were read and approved.
Old Business
Tommy Curry gave report on the Gateway 2009 Meeting. Link to gateway report- http://www.ncafc.com/Gateway%202009%20Final%20Report.pdf
New Business
Lee Sudia discussed the lack of a statewide fire education program in the school system. Lee would like for members of the council to meet with Dr. William Harrison, NC Department of Public Instruction to discuss how to get a statewide fire education program into the teaching standards. Lee will draft a letter to the NC Department of Public Instruction on this matter. Discuss further at August meeting. Chairman Tommy Curry must approve all correspondence on this matter.
Agency Reports
Burn Center – Dolly Hulin
Home Safety Council has teamed up with Weekly Reader Custom Publishing on Start Safe: A Fire and Burn Safety Program for Preschoolers and their Families. Funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Office of Domestic Preparedness, Start Safe provides resources for preschool teachers and administrators to work closely with local fire departments. The Burn Center is working on providing this program statewide, more information at the August meeting.
NFPA – Angie Gregg
NFPA Conference June 8-10, 2009 Chicago
2009 Fire Prevention Theme will be announced June 1st.
“Remembering When” Conference Nov 15-17
Application on- line @www.nfpa.org closing date Aug.3rd
OSFM – Angie Gregg
8 New ATV Instructors - ATV Safety Program – contact person Renae Harris
Smoke Alarm Grant – contact Allan
FFBCF – Tracey Watson
The 28th annual Camp Celebrate will be held June 5th - 7th, 2009 at Camp Kanata in Wake Forest, NC.
Tracey passed out a Wish List of things need for the campers.
NC Firemen’s Association – No Report
NC Forestry Service – No Report
NC Dept. of Health & Human Services – No Report
Region Reports
Eastern – Meg Langston
Small Meeting at Wilson FD, toured the LIFE SAFETY ADVENTURE HOUSE.
Central – Tracey Watson
Planning has began on the 2011 Conference
Western –David Conrad/Kelly Webb
2010 Conference Dates set: Feb. 6th – 10th 2010
If you have ideas for workshops contact Kelly Webb
FLSE Conference Dates
2010 Conference February 6-10 Grove Park Inn, Asheville
2011 Conference - TBA
2012 Conference - Hilton/City Bistro, Greenville
Prayer Request List
Jennifer Fogelman’s Family
Randy Sexton’s Family
BT and Maxine Fowler
Amanda Butler-Family Member
Durham Firefighter
Future Council Meeting Dates:
Aug. 19th Raleigh Convention Center 2:00 pm Meeting, Room 307
Directions to Convention Center go to http://www.southatlanticfirerescueexpo.com/104.htm
Ben Houston from Wilson Fire Rescue and he is willing for anyone interested to come tour the Life Safety Adventure House in Wilson prior to the August 19 State Council Meeting. Anyone interested in touring the house on August 19th at 10:00am contact Meg at meg.langston@wilmingtonnc.gov.com or 910-343-4784.
Nov. 18th Guil-Rand Station 20 – 11:00 am
Reminder if you have to miss a meeting please let an officer know.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Dolly Hulin
Secretary
North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Education Council
BI-LAWS
Adopted October 25, 1995
Revised January 30, 2000
Approved February 18, 2001
Revised October 1, 2001
Approved February 17, 2002
Revised November 6, 2002
Approved February 16, 2003
Revised November 19, 2004
Revised January 9, 2009
Approved February 8, 2009
Article I NAME
This organization shall be known as the North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Education Council (N.C.F.L.S.E.C.).
Article II MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission Statement of the Council shall be “Prevention through Education.”
Article III PURPOSE
To reduce through safety education the loss of life, property and injuries caused by fire or other emergency situations.
To provide a network of educators for the exchange of ideas and resources.
To promote educational resources among educators and to coordinate and promote educational resources of safety education for the public.
To respond to fire and life safety educator's needs throughout North Carolina by assisting them in all phases of life safety education.
To submit and publish articles and research data regarding fire and other safety issues.
To conduct training and workshops to enhance professional development among fire and life safety educators.
To serve as the Technical Advisory Committee to the North Carolina State Fireman’s Association on all issues pertaining to fire and life safety.
Article IV OFFICERS
The officers of the Council shall be Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Immediate Past-Chairperson. They shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Council.
Terms of the officers will begin on the first day of the month following the North Carolina Fire and Life Safety Education Conference. Terms of the officers shall be limited to one year. Officers cannot serve more than two consecutive terms with the exception of the Secretary. Meetings of the Executive Committee may be scheduled at the call of the Chairperson. Any Executive Committee member failing to attend two (2) successive meetings during any year without an excuse acceptable to the Executive Committee shall be disqualified and the office declared vacant.
Article V DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
It shall be the duty of the Chairperson to preside over the meetings of the Council; to periodically, as required, present a report of the activities of the Council to other organizations; to be the official representative of the Council; to represent the Council at Executive Board meetings of the North Carolina State Fireman's Association and to perform such other duties as are ordinarily performed by the presiding officers.
It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chairperson to perform the duties of the Chairperson as necessitated by his/her absence and to assist the Chairperson whenever required and to ensure that the Bylaws are observed at all meetings.
It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep minutes of the proceedings of the Council and the Executive Committee; to keep record of the members of the Council and attend to all of the communications pertaining to the Council.
It shall be the duty of the Immediate Past Chairperson to assist the Chairperson and Executive Committee whenever required in matters of business pertaining to the Council.
The Officers of the Council shall be the governing body of the organization when the organization itself is not in session. All matters affecting the policies, aims and means of accomplishing the purposes of this organization, not specifically provided for in this statement of bylaws or by action of the organization at a regular or special meeting shall be decided by the Executive Committee. The Officers of the Council shall be selected from the Membership as defined in Article VIII. Officers selected from one of the recognized education regions shall count as one of the region’s fire (5) representatives. Voting by Officers shall be in accordance with Articles VIII and XII.
Article VI FILLING A VACANCY
In the case of a vacancy of the office of Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall ascend to the office. In the case of a vacancy in the office of any other officer, the vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining officers. This appointment will run until the next general election of officers.
Article VII MEETINGS
Meetings of the Council shall be convened quarterly. The North Carolina Fire and Life Safety Education Conference shall be held annually. The Council will hold a meeting and at least one workshop during the annual North Carolina State Fireman's Association in accordance with the NCSFA Partnership Agreement.
Article VIII MEMBERSHIP
Membership on the Council shall consist of five (5) representatives appointed from each of the recognized education regions. Each region shall receive one vote in Council business.
· Eastern North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Association
· Central Fire Educators Association
· Western Fire & Life Safety Educators Association
There shall be one voting representative from each of the following state agencies:
· North Carolina Department of Insurance
· North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center
· North Carolina Extension Service
· North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services
· North Carolina Commission for Health Services
At-large Council members shall serve at the discretion of the Council and have one vote per agency or individual:
· Individuals
· North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Educator Sub-Committee
· Firefighters’ Burned Children Fund
· National Fire Protection Association
Support members may assist at the discretion of the Council and their respective agencies in matters concerning committee work, conference planning or special projects. Support staff does not vote in the affairs of the Council.
Support staff includes, but are not limited to:
· Individuals
· OSFM Staff
· Director of the NC F & LSE Conference
· State or Local Agencies
The organizations represented on the Council shall submit to the Chairperson a list of their representatives by the first day of the month following the North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Education Conference.
Any At-large member of the Council failing to attend two (2) successive meetings during any year without an excuse acceptable to the members of the Council shall be disqualified by a vote of the majority of the Council membership.
Members from recognized education regions or state agencies failing to attend two (2) successive meetings during any year without an excuse acceptable to the Executive Committee shall be replaced by their respective region or agency upon request of the Executive Committee.
Article IX CONFERENCE FINANCIAL REPORTS
The Director, or Co-Directors, of the North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Education Conference, or his/her designee, shall provide a financial report to the Council at the regular Council meeting following the Conference. The Director, or Co-Directors, should be appointed annually at the first regular Council meeting following the Conference.. The Director of the Conference shall advise the Council of any financial issues or concerns prior to each Conference as necessary. The financial business of the Council shall be conducted through the North Carolina State Firemen’s Association.
Article X AMENDMENTS
This Council shall have the power to amend and revise any portion of these Bylaws. Thirty (30) days prior to quarterly meetings, notice of proposed changes shall be published. Approval of the changes shall require two-thirds vote of approval of the authorized voting members or agencies present at the quarterly meeting.
Article XI COMMITTEES
Committees, whether standing or ad hoc committees, shall be established by the Chairperson and/or the Executive Committee and the Chairperson shall appoint the members of any and all committees as may be required; and any vacancy on a committee shall likewise be filled by the Chairperson. Each committee appointment shall include committee goals and completion dates.
Article XII CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern this Council in the conduct of its business with the exception of determining a quorum or otherwise specifically stated in the Bylaws. A quorum shall exist if the majority of approved voting agencies or individuals are present at a regular or specially called meeting. A quorum shall be (5) voting agencies. Simple majority with the exception of Amendments in Article X shall determine business decisions. Officers shall vote in accordance with their membership in Article VIII. The Chair shall not have a vote in the case of a tie. In a tie vote the motion shall fail.
Article XIII NC FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION LOGO
The Council encourages all Education Regions and approved fire & life safety education organizations to utilize the Fire & Life Safety logo developed by the Office of State Fire Marshal. The logo is copyrighted by the OSFM. Any groups wishing to utilize the logo shall have to abide by any requirements set forth by the Office of State Fire Marshal on the use of said logo. Article XIV NEWSLETTER The Council shall utilize the North Carolina Fire & Rescue Journal published by the Office of State Fire Marshall for dissemination of fire prevention and education information. At such time that a dedicated Fire & Life Safety Education publication is available or justified the Council will utilize said publication along with the NC Fire & Rescue Journal.
Article XV REGIONS
Eastern
Beaufort
Bertie
Bladen
Brunswick
Camden
Carteret
Chowan
Columbus
Craven
Currituck
Dare
Duplin
Edgecombe
Gates
Greene
Halifax
Hertford
Hyde
Jones
Lenoir
Martin
Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Pamlico
Pender
Pasquotank
Perquimans
Pitt
Sampson
Tyrell
Washington
Wayne
Wilson
Central:
Alamance
Caswell
Chatham
Cumberland
Davidson
Durham
Forsyth
Franklin
Granville
Guilford
Harnett
Hoke
Johnston
Lee
Montgomery
Moore
Orange
Person
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rockingham
Scotland
Stokes
Vance
Wake
Warren
Western:
Alexander
Alleghany
Anson
Ashe
Avery
Buncombe
Burke
Cabarrus
Caldwell
Catawba
Cherokee
Clay
Cleveland
Davie
Gaston
Graham
Haywood
Henderson
Iredell
Jackson
Lincoln
Macon
Madison
McDowell
Mecklenburg
Mitchell
Polk
Rowan
Rutherford
Stanly
Surry
Swain
Transylvania
Union
Watauga
Wilkes
Yadkin
Yancey
Article XVI SPONSORING ORGANIZATION
The North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Education Council will fall under the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission in complying with the statutory responsibility for fire and life safety education required of the Commission. The Council will also act in an advisory capacity in all matters concerning fire and life safety education to the Commission.
