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ARES MONTHLY MEETING
MARCH 2014
The ARES monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at the Fleming Island Public Library, Fleming Island, Florida.
Adrian Gray, Clay County Emergency Coordinator, called the meeting to order, introductions were made and 15 members were present.
He also announced that the ARES organization was now fully covered by insurance for any event.
It was also announced that Scott Roberts is now an AEC of the Crown District.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
The paper work required to transfer the treasurer at the bank has been completed.
The net worth as of 2/28/14 is as follows:
Checking 117.25
Savings 400.29
TOTAL: 517.54
OLD BUSINESS
Joe Bassett said the message training will continue next month.
All members are reminded to submit their monthly reports in a timely manner.
Digital traffic is on the increase. Packet is a viable means to do that.
The district election is now going on. Paul Heekin will be retiring.
NEW BUSINESS
Joe Bassett shared that the narrative section in the 501c3 process is part of the process.
Also, AMSAT (from the Orlando HAMCATION) donated equipment to our organization to be utilized for training. Thank you letters from Pinewood Christian Elementary School were reviewed.
If you wish to see an itemized list, please contact Joe Bassett.
The St. Johns River clean up is March 15, 2014.
Mike Hendershot asked for volunteers for the upcoming Tour de Fort bike ride on April 27, 2014. At least 8 volunteers will be needed.
OPERATIONS
We are looking at perhaps doing a training event in either May or June of this year. If you have an idea, please let the board members know.
PROGRAM
Joe Bassett continued the packet training, and emphasized that the net control training will “piggyback” on the training begun in 2013.
