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2013 Convention Initial Mailout
December 20. 2012 All Member Organizations:
This year, the Convention and Conference Committee has been working to put together the various planning aspects needed to support the upcoming 2013 event. We are providing to YOLI preliminary information about the Convention and Conference to make sure you know what we are planning for this June in Ocean City and what affects the Convention Center construction project will have on all of us. This mailing is to ensure that your department can make adequate plans to prepare for our annual gathering and to let you know about special arrangements that have been secured to improve your participation. Please take the time to review this entire document and pass it along to your membership, as there are changes and added benefits being provided to all attendees and member organizations. Your prompt attention to these matters is vital to a successful annual event. Please return all forms and applications to the indicated address as listed on each appropriate registration form. There are specific deadlines for each application and it is important to be aware of those dates.
Annual Dues Reminder - This will serve as a reminder that annual dues invoices have been sent to every member company as required by the MSFA by-laws. Dues for member departments are $200.00 and associate members are $50.00. All checks should be made payable to the Maryland State Firemen's Association and mailed to the Office of the Financial Secretary, P.O. Box 401, Jarrettsville, MD, 21084. Emai l wmvocke@harfordpublicsafety.org if you have questions. All dues must be paid by April I, 20 13.
Credentials Form - Once completed, please return to the Office of the Secretary by June 3, 20 13 at 29132 Superior Circle, Easton, MD 21601. Email doyle.cox2010@gmail.com if you have questions. Accurate information is vital to the success of the Association. Each member organization is entitled to five (5) delegates and five (5) alternates who may represent your department at the business sessions. This form should be returned even if you do not intend to send delegates to the convention and conference.
Preliminary Program Agenda - A draft program schedule is included. The final program will be released this spring. Please note location and event changes resulting from convention center construction.
Joint Memorial Service Form - A copy of this form should be completed for each deceased member of your department and/or auxiliary who has passed away in 2012. Make additional copies of the form as necessary for each member to be recognized this year. Attach to the form in an envelope a photo of the deceased member. If for some reason an individual was omitted in a prior year, please include a separate completed form and photo of that member as well. Clearly identify the year in which the death occurred. Memorial Service Forms must be postmarked no later than March 1, 20 13 for inclusion in the Memorial Service and Commemorative Book. Memorial Service forms should be sent to Chaplain Harry Hetz, 13209 Acoustic Court, Silver Spring, MD, 20904. His email is chapyI733@verizon.net.
Posted By: MSFA Committee Member Barry Johnson |
