BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM
Blue Ridge Community Church
10/10/2023 6:00-7:40 PM
MEETING MINUTES
The meeting was opened with The Pledge of Allegiance and prayer led by Rod J.
Board members in attendance are Casey S., Rod J., Brian A., and Nicole E.
Meeting minutes approved unanimously by the group
TREASURER REPORT
Brian A. read and provided the September income/expense report
BRCST received a $1,000.00 donation from the HJFD
The current account balance is $1,978.11
PRESIDENT REPORT
The luncheon for the awareness of the HJFD dissolution was a success with about 90 attendees
Chief Payne attended the event and was essential in answering all questions
10 BRCST members are now CERT certified, another training to be announced for summer 2024
The lost dog Scout was found by Pam and Cal Higgins, thanks to all who helped
Casey S. requested summaries from BRCST team leads or members to include in the quarterly newsletter by October 30th
OLD BUSINESS
There is no current update on the INC./501c3; Casey S. and Brian A. plan to contact Scott G. for a report
Dick K. reported a date for the next med training will be announced this month
NEW BUSINESS
The emergency flag notification was discussed and rejected unanimously by the group
A new secretary is needed for 2024, all other Board member would like to be re-elected
Nominations for Board members will be at the December meeting; elections at the January meeting
A list of training and certifications for each member is needed for team criteria’s
Brian A. requested training on our medical bag contents
Lori Davis is willing to help with accounting if needed
The option for an office was discussed and rejected unanimously by the group
Pastor Danny requested help from BRCST for wellness checks when CEMT contacts him, the group approved this request unanimously. He asks to please be safe driving and not to swerve to miss animals
Ken T. suggested using the call tree for wellness checks; Kathy T. offered to make a flyer for sign up
TABLED
Active and inactive memberships
Dues for 2024
Expense estimates from team leads
Fundraisers for 2024
Membership incentives