BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM
Blue Ridge Community Church
2/11/2024 6:00 – 7:15 PM
GENERAL/BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance by all
Prayer by Rod J.
SECRETARY REPORT
Minutes from 1/9 general meeting read by Emily J. & approved by all
TREASURER REPORT
Brian A. handed out the financial report, which indicates $1,252.01 cash on hand. Financial Report was approved by all.
Brian put an ad for BRCST in the Williams AZ GC newspaper announcing our incorporation info to comply with AZ Corporation Commission guidelines.
CAPTAINS REPORT
Captains were not present, Casey reported February 11th training at BRFD was canceled due to snow.
The next training will be 3/9, 2nd Saturday of the month to align with BRFD availability (Topic TBD).
CERT is coming to BRFD! May 31, June 1st & 2nd, this is a great training for everyone & we need at least 15 people to attend. Support your local community!
Pine is holding a training for stop the bleed on March 13th, Wednesday, from 8am to 5pm at the First Baptist church, hwy. 87.
The next online CERT training from Coconino County is February 27th, it’s on human trafficking. We plan to schedule a group attendance at BRCC to view training together.
Casey mentioned we want to do more training for animal searches, wellness etc. especially before summer arrives.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Appreciate Y’all, BRCST’s information is now in the Starlight newsletter, & on every community bulletin board that we have access to, also Happy Jack lodge & Clint’s well store & post office! Phone Number added to website too.
Casey found one of the medical bags the other is still MIA, but Casey has an idea of location! He will keep the radios charged up.
OLD BUSINESS
We received our corporation approval from AZ Corporation Commission, & 501(C)3 approval from the IRS. Thank you Lori D.
Scott G. was told we would not be paying for the porta potties. Account has been settled and closed.
Brian paid for our P.O. box for 1 year.
Team leads need to fill out after action reports for 2023 incidents, Rod is taking care of putting this on the website and OneDrive.
NEW BUSINESS
Donation’s to BRCST for 2024 are now being accepted – $100 for members.
Brian A. has ordered receipt forms to provide to donators for tracking amount given.
Ken T. presented changes to the Charter to support the requirements to the 501(C)3. The board approved the changes & will need to be signed by the board members.
We have a new nurse practitioner coming up on the mountain! Lettie Ryan 5151 Enchanted Lane (inside building where CCP 8 & 9 Library was located), her office is not quite ready. Her business cards are in the community.
The next General Meeting is on Tuesday 3/12 at BRCC 6pm.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 27th at Casey S. home 6pm.
Meeting adjourned. 7:15 pm.
Prepared by Emily J.