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1 Maryland State Firemen s Association Planning Guide for the 2016 Annual Convention and Conference To be held June 18-24, 2016 Ocean City, Maryland Preliminary Mailout November 10, 2015 The officers and members of the Maryland State Firemen s Association (MSFA) invite you to join us in Ocean City, Maryland on June 18-24, 2016, as we celebrate the 124 th Annual Convention and Conference of the MSFA. The information in this planning guide is subject to change as our planning activities proceed. Please check the MSFA web site ( for the latest information. Thank you and see you in Ocean City.

2 MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Ronald Jon Siarnicki Convention and Conference Chair 2130 Priest Bridge Drive, Suite 6 Crofton, MD (O) (F) rsiarnicki@aol.com November 10, 2015 All Member Organizations: As winter arrives, it may be a good time to think about warmer weather and making plans for the 2016 Convention and Conference of the Maryland State Firemen s Association. The 2016 Convention and Conference will be held on June 18 through 24, The MSFA Convention and Conference Committee has already been at work, planning the many activities needed to support the Convention and Conference. We are providing you with this preliminary information about the Convention and Conference to make sure you know what we are planning for next June in Ocean City. 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 $ and associate members are $ 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 wmvocke@harfordpublicsafety.org if you have questions. All dues must be paid by April 1, Credentials Form The MSFA has implemented an on-line credentialing and registration process via our web site. We are requiring that all member companies utilize this application to register their delegates and alternates for the convention. Your company must be registered for the convention by May 30, 2016, in order to be eligible to vote at the convention. Please pay close attention to the statistical questions asked during the registration process. 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

3 sessions. This registration form should be completed 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 after the New Year once special topic speakers have been confirmed. Please note the location for each event as changes may result from convention center construction. Joint Memorial Service Form The Joint Memorial Service will recognize members that passed away during calendar year A copy of this form should be completed for each deceased member of your department and/or auxiliary who has passed away in 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, 2016, for inclusion in the Memorial Service and Commemorative Book. Memorial Service forms should be sent to Chaplain Harry Hetz, Acoustic Court, Silver Spring, MD His is chapy1733@verizon.net. BINGO Sponsorship Request The Convention Committee has completely reorganized the Monday Night BINGO event and is asking for your support in making this a successful event. Please consider making a donation to the MSFA Convention BINGO program so that we may offer the finest prizes to our participants. A flyer for the event, as well as a contribution letter, is included in this information packet. Donations will be accepted from individuals, member companies, auxiliaries, or from local businesses in your area. For additional information, contact Gloria Lewis, glbingo@yahoo.com, or call MSFA Golf Tournament - Again this year, we will be hosting a Golf Tournament as a part of the Convention and Conference. Information about the tournament, including sponsorship opportunities and team registration forms are enclosed. Applications should be sent to Past President Tom Mattingly at P.O. Box 173, Leonardtown, MD His is tammsfa@bellatlantic.net. Convention and Conference Exhibitor Application - Member departments can acquire exhibit space, both in the Exhibit Halls and outside the convention center for a discounted price. This mailing includes the application for member department exhibit rentals. Any questions should be directed to Past President David Lewis, 533 Oakton Road, Odenton, MD 21113, and dlewis@msfa.org; phone: There is a separate rate for businesses and corporations, that information is available upon request. Please try and help us locate vendors who may want to show their products and services at the convention. We need your help with this. Convention and Conference Program Book Advertisement Application - Please show your department s support of the many opportunities we offer at the convention by placing an advertisement in this year s convention and conference program book. New ad opportunities are

4 listed on the forms provided in this package. Ads should be sent to Past President C. Daniel Davis, Jr., Sotterley Road, Hollywood, MD His is Also, enclosed in this package is the application for commercial entities to place ads in the Program Book. Please share this with any business establishment who may be willing to support the MSFA, especially any in the Greater Ocean City area. Referrals are greatly appreciated. Convention and Conference Hotel Rates The 2016 Convention and Conference Host Hotel will again be the Quality Inn Boardwalk, located at 17 th Street. The hotel registration form is included and all inquiries go to Kim Mueller or call In addition, the Harrison Group Resort Hotels is offering a rebate back to the MSFA to support our programs and services for any MSFA member staying in one of their facilities. A list of the Harrison Group Resort Hotels can be found in this packet and a special web page has been created and linked to the website: We strongly encourage you to support this program by staying in a Harrison Group Resort Hotel as it provides you with a discounted hotel rate and supports the MSFA overall. Also, included in this package is a listing of other hotel, motel and condominium properties in Ocean City who are offering special convention rates for the week. This list was provided through the Ocean City Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Association and the efforts of JoAnne Hunsicker, Sales Manager, Ocean City Convention Center. We thank them for their support. Remember, when making your reservation, ask for the MSFA special rate. MSFA Annual Awards One of the most important things that you can do as a leader of a volunteer organization is recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of your members. Please take the time to review the requirements and submission guidelines for each of the awards that the MSFA offers and consider nominating a deserving member. A listing with the established award rules and due dates for entries are included in this document. More information is on the msfa.org website. Contact Doyle Cox, Chair, Awards Committee, Superior Circle, Easton, MD with any questions regarding the MSFA Awards Program. Doyle s is doyle.cox2010@gmail.com, or call Finally, we ask that you do not put these items aside, but give them your earliest possible attention. The convention and conference will be here before you know it and the Committee wants to make sure it is a most enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. See you at the beach, Ron Ronald Jon Siarnicki Convention and Conference Chair

5 November 10, 2015 MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel To: All Member Department/Company Presidents and Secretaries: Doyle E. Cox, P.P. Secretary Superior Circle Easton, MD Home Cell Fax dcox@msfa.org doyle.cox2010@gmail.com As we start preparing for the upcoming 2016 Convention and Conference of the Maryland State Firemen's Association, we are asking for your assistance in providing us with up to date information on your 2016 Credentials Form. As many of you know, over the last couple of years, the Credential Forms have been submitted electronically. This has been a major step and we appreciate your cooperation in helping us to make it a success. This year, we are asking for the same cooperation and we are also asking that you go on the MSFA web page, where you will find the form under Convention Information. Please complete the electronic version and submit by clicking on Submit Query. As you select your Delegates and Alternates, they not only represent your Company/Department at the Annual Convention and Conference, they also represent you throughout the year. With that in mind, it is vital that you submit your 2016 Credentials. Just a reminder, when you make your selection, delegates/alternates can only represent one Company/Department. The past couple of years, there have been individuals submitted to represent more than one Company/Department and this is a violation of the Association By- Laws. A new block has been added to the Credential Form this year. The Association is requesting that you indicate the total number of volunteers you have in your Company/Department. This information is needed to provide statistical information for our Legislative Committee. It is also requested that all Companies/Departments submit their credentials, even if no delegate will be attending the 124 th Annual Convention and Conference. If there are any questions, please contact me. Doyle E. Cox Doyle E. Cox CREDENTIALS

6 MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel DRAFT - DRAFT - DRAFT PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 124th ANNUAL CONVENTION & CONFERENCE Saturday, June 18, 2016 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 0900 Convention and Conference Exhibit Office Open Convention Center Lower Level 1200 Convention and Conference Show Office Open Convention Center Mezzanine Level 1330 Maryland Fire-Rescue Education Training Commission Convention Center 1800 JOINT OFFICERS BANQUET (By Invitation Only) Sunday, June 19, Exhibitor Registration Convention Center Lower Level Education and Training Seminars Convention Center Miss Fire Prevention Interviews Governor s Room and Board Room, Mezzanine Level 0930 Executive Committee Meeting Convention Center Performing Arts Center Convention Events Ticket Sales - Convention Center Ground Floor 1030 SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Convention Center Performing Arts Center 1100 Fire and EMS Memorabilia Flea Market Convention Center (Location TBD) 1400 MISS FIRE PREVENTION CONTEST Convention Center Performing Arts Center 1700 JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE Convention Center Bay Front Ball Room Monday, June 20, Registration - Convention Center Bay Front Ball Room 0800 Convention Events Tickets Sales Convention Center Ground Floor 0830 CALL TO ORDER FIRST SESSION - Convention Center Bay Front Ball Room OPENING CEREMONIES 0900 Exhibits Open 0910 Keynote Speaker Presentation 0930 Recognition of MSFA Past Presidents Recognition of Guests and Organizations 1000 LADIES AUXILIARY to the MSFA MEETING Convention Center Performing Arts Center 1000 Reading and acceptance of 2015 Convention and Conference Minutes Report of the Credentials Committee Report of Association Officers Report of Standing and Special Committees Report of the Volunteer Company Assistance Fund Report of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee

7 National Volunteer Fire Council Update 1045 Nomination of Officers and Location of Convention Appointment of Election Judges and Tellers 1230 CALL TO ORDER - SECOND SESSION Maryland Fire-Rescue Education Training Commission Maryland Instructor s Certification Board Maryland Fire Service Personnel Qualifications Board Maryland Emergency Management Agency Maryland Department of Homeland Security Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division 1300 Main Program Presentation-To Be Determined 1330 Report of the State Fire Marshal s Office Maryland Fire/Rescue Institute Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Report 1430 Education and Training Seminars Convention Center 1630 Exhibits Close No entry into exhibits areas after 1615 hours 1800 BAG BINGO Convention Center Bay Front Ball Room (Doors Open at 1700 hours) 1830 MONDAY NIGHT FAMILY EVENT AT JOLLY ROGER AMUSEMENT PARK Tuesday, June 21, VOTING Convention Center - (Open for two hours) 0830 CALL TO ORDER THIRD SESSION - Convention Center Bay Front Ball Room AWARDS CEREMONY Gladhill-Thompson Award Colburn Cup Award Marbery F. Gates Service Cup Award Hall of Fame Awards Robert H. Shimer Administrator of the Year Award Josiah Hunt EMS Member of the Year Award Edwin L. Emkey, Sr. Cadet Award Past President C. Oscar Baker Rookie of the Year Award Firefighter of the Year Award Smith N. Stathem, Jr., P.P. Memorial Safety Award Zembower Fire Service Training Award John E. Sunny Rose Memorial Training Award Scholarship Awards Family Appreciation Award Francis L. Brannigan Instructor of the Year Award Fire Prevention Awards and Silver Spring Award 0900 Exhibits Open Legislative Committee Update SENATOR WILLIAM H. AMOSS MEMORIAL LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Report of the Election Judges 1230 Education and Training Seminars Convention Center *** NEW *** 1630 Exhibits Close 1830 JOINT INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Convention Center Performing Arts Center 2130 PAJAMA PARADE AND COSTUME CONTEST Convention Center Performing Arts Center

8 Wednesday, June 22, PRAYER BREAKFAST Convention Center Bay Front Ball Room 0900 CALL TO ORDER FOURTH SESSION - Convention Center Bay Front Ball Room 0900 Exhibits Open Reading of Communications and Announcements Reading and Presentation of Resolutions Introduction of the New Officers of the Ladies Auxiliary 0930 Main Program Presentation-To be Determined 1000 Remarks by Past President Remarks by Newly Elected Officers Introduction and Installation of Executive Committee Installation of Assistant Officers Final Report of Convention Committee 1045 Unfinished Business and New Business $10,000. Raffle Drawing 1200 Exhibits Close No entry after 1145 hours 1300 MSFA PARADE Downtown Ocean City, Baltimore Avenue, Line-up Inlet Parking Lot Special Note Parade Route between 16th and 30th Street on Baltimore Avenue Awarding of Parade Prizes and Trophies Convention Center Dockside Exhibit Hall Thursday, June 23, Executive Committee Meeting Convention Center Performing Arts Center Friday, June 24, GOLF TOURNAMENT - Eagles Landing Golf Course

9 HOT TRAINING MSFA - Ocean City FOOLS 2016 Training Presentations The Convention Committee has again partnered with the Ocean City FOOLS to provide more class sessions and hands-on training opportunities. More topics and nationally recognized instructors will be available for these educational opportunities. Advanced registration is recommended and will be available on the MSFA Website in early Please monitor the website for more details.

10 The following training programs are being offered by the Maryland State Firemen s Association (MSFA) in partnership with the Ocean City FOOLS for your educational benefit. Please take advantage of these great learning opportunities Special Training Classroom Presentations Decisions Under Fire Ron Smith, Gary Indiana Fire Department Combat Ready Firefighting Richard Riley, Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department The Efficient Engine Keith Neimann, Wichita Fire Department Outside Vent Position Mark Misek, Wichita Fire Department Principles of Structural Fireground Tactics Mark Misek, Wichita Fire Department Man vs. Machinery Mark Gregory, FDNY Truck Company Operations for Understaffed Fire Departments Mark Misek, Wichita Fire Department Commander's Intent: Coordinated Actions for Mission Success Sid Newby, Wichita Fire Department The Kitchen Table Sid Newby Wichita Fire Department, Bobby Pressler, FDNY Retired The Heroin Epidemic: New Perspectives Deputy Nate Passwaters, Worcester County Sheriff s Office Gunshot Wounds: Assessment and Care Eunice Esposito, RN, Forensic Nurse Examiner 2016 Hands-On Training Classes HOT TRAINING Engine Company Operations Ray McCormack, FDNY Go: No Go... Not your Everyday Extrication James Payne, Midway Fire Rescue Department The Understaffed Engine Keith Niemann, Wichita Fire Department Live Another Day - Firefighter Survival Drills Claude Duval, Central York Fire Services Ladder and Roof Ops (Lecture and HOT) - 8 hour Arthur Ashley, Lexington Kentucky Fire Department Running Your Mouth, Jumping to Conclusions and Pushing Your Luck are not exercise (Lecture and Hands-On) Robert Piparo, New Brunswick Fire Department

11 MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE APPLICATION EACH ENTRY REQUIRES AN INDIVIDUAL FORM To include a department member in the 2016 JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE, please complete and mail this form by March 1, Please list the names of all members who have passed away during the last calendar year (January-December 2015). Any listings not postmarked by March 1 st, will have to be included in next year s Joint Memorial Service due to the required preparation time for printing of the Memorial Book. It is requested that you submit a photograph, of good quality, that is no larger than 8 x 10. If possible, slides should be converted to prints. All entries should be mailed to: Chaplain Harry Hetz, Acoustic Court, Silver Spring, MD INDIVIDUAL SUBMITTING REQUEST MEMORIAL SERVICE First Name MI Last Name Address (Picture Will Be Returned To This Address) Phone Number (Home) Address Phone Number (Work) Authorizing Signature Notice: By submitting this form, the individual responsible for its submittal authorizes publication of the Memorial information in the MSFA/LAMSFA Joint Memorial Service Program DECEASED MEMBER INFORMATION First Name MI Last Name Complete Fire Department/Rescue Squad Name County Did Member Hold State Office? Yes No If Yes, Which Office? Year of Death Revised 9/15/14

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13 BINGO SPONSOR MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel 10 November 2015 To Whom It May Concern: The Maryland State Firemen s Association and Ladies Auxiliary, as part of the 2016 Convention activities, scheduled for June 18-24, 2016, is sponsoring a special night of BINGO for its members featuring prizes that include handbags from Vera Bradley, Coach, Thirty-One, and Longaberger. Last year, we were able to make this event a successful activity for the convention due to the generous donations from fire companies, auxiliaries, individual donations, and corporate sponsors. In order to make this event successful again this year, we are asking for donations to help offset the costs of this event. Donations may be in the form of cash donations (payable to MSFA) or gifts that can be used as prizes during this event. Your donation will be greatly appreciated by the men and women of the Maryland State Firemen s Association and Ladies Auxiliary. The Maryland State Firemen s Association is a non-profit charitable organization registered with the State of Maryland. Our mission is to serve, promote, advocate, and represent the interest of the volunteer fire, rescue, and emergency medical services of Maryland. Donations may be sent to Gloria Lewis, Convention BINGO Chairperson, 533 Oakton Road, Odenton, MD Any questions may be directed to Gloria at Thank you in advance for your consideration and support of the Maryland State Firemen s Association and Ladies Auxiliary. Sincerely, Gloria Lewis Chairperson of MSFA Convention BINGO Subcommittee

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15 MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel 24 th Annual Golf Tournament GOLF TOURNAMENT DATE: November 10, 2015 FROM: TO: RE: MSFA Convention Committee Fire Service Supporter MSFA Annual Golf Tournament Dear Friend; The 2016 Maryland State Firemen's Association Convention is fast approaching and the convention committee is hard at work preparing for a full week of activity and entertainment. As we have for the past 23 years, the convention committee will sponsor a golf tournament on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Eagle's Landing Golf Course in Ocean City. We are asking key organizations to sponsor one of the 18 course holes. The price of this sponsorship is $ and your support and sponsorship will be displayed in an appropriate manor on the day of the tournament. If you would like to participate, please send your payment to the address below. We are also looking for beverage cart sponsors, which start at $ to $500.00, and proudly display your company s message and logo. We would like your response by June 1, 2016, if possible, but we will accept sponsors up to one week prior to the tournament. Make your check payable to "MSFA Convention Committee". Thank you for your support of the volunteer fire/rescue service and our convention. Respectfully Tom Thomas A. Mattingly, Vice Chairman MSFA Convention Committee Send payment to: Thomas Mattingly P.O. Box 173 Leonardtown, MD 20650

16 Contact: Phone: MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel 24th Annual Golf Tournament Hole Sponsors and/or Donations GOLF TOURNAMENT Please fill out and return. Hole Sponsor - $100 per Hole Name to be placed at hole or holes: Which hole(s)? Donation to be picked up at our booth at Convention: Company Name: Phone Number: Send Payment to: Thomas Mattingly P.O. Box 173 Leonardtown, Maryland tammsfa@verizon.net

17 MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel 24th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, June 24, 2016 Eagle s Landing Golf Course New Time: Shotgun Start at 8:00 a.m. Great Prizes and Great Golf Course GOLF TOURNAMENT Best Ball Format No coolers allowed Soft Spikes required $75.00 per person Green Fees, Cart Complimentary Breakfast Bar Lunch included as we return to the Assateague Crab House Advanced Registration must be in by June 1, 2016 Mail to: Thomas Mattingly Make Checks Payable to: P. O. Box 173 MSFA Convention Committee Leonardtown, Maryland tammsfa@verizon.net Names and Phone Numbers: You do not need a foursome to play Golf Hole sponsorships are available to recognize your company or members for $100.00

18 MEMBER AD Maryland State Firemen s Association Dear Member; Convention Committee Thomas A. Mattingly Program Book Chairman Yoke Ct. P.O. Box 173 Leonardtown, MD tammsfa@bellatlantic.net The Maryland State Firemen s Association 2016 Convention will be held in Ocean City, Maryland on June 18 through 24, The Association expects a record crowd at the 124th annual convention. Once again, we will produce a CONVENTION and CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK, which will highlight convention activities and important reports. The convention program book will provide outstanding opportunities to recognize events of the past year, advertise local activities, recognize outstanding members and accomplishments or show off your newest piece of equipment. It will provide valuable contacts among leaders from Maryland and neighboring state fire/rescue companies. This convention is the largest volunteer fire/rescue convention in Maryland and is one of the largest conventions held in Ocean City, Maryland. Again, this year is the opportunity for your advertisement to be printed in color or the familiar black and white. This year, we will also feature an Ocean City section of the book with a special highlighted margin so that our 14,500 members who attend our convention can easily locate local business ads and promotions while in Ocean City. We encourage the Ocean City business community to use this publication as a means of offering discounts during our convention and for return visits by our membership during their family vacations. The program book will be distributed to the convention delegates at the convention and conference and will be posted on our web site year round. Our membership is encouraged to support the businesses advertising with us and to encourage others to do so, as well. Previous program books are located in our document library. To view other sponsor opportunities, visit our web site at: Our advertising rates are considered to be some of the lowest of similar publications, and the entire book is prepared and organized by our all volunteer committee. All proceeds are used to benefit and support the convention and the volunteer fire/rescue service of Maryland. If you are interested in purchasing an ad, please complete and return the application form, enclose an original picture for your advertisement, and your payment. The book is printed 8½ x 11 vertical, portrait. Electronic advertisement should be in PDF, JPEG or bitmap format. Thanks for your support and interest in Maryland s Best, Maryland s Volunteers. Tom Thomas A. Mattingly

19 Program Book Chairman We reserve the right to return any ad, if content is inappropriate. MEMBER AD 2016 Application MSFA Convention Program Book The Official Program of the 124th Annual M.S.F.A. Convention June 18-24, 2016 in Ocean City, MD Name: Convention Committee Thomas A. Mattingly Program Book Committee Yoke Ct. P.O. Box 173 Leonardtown, MD Department: Address: City: Phone #: AGAIN THIS YEAR IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR AD IN COLOR OR BLACK & WHITE We request new ad copy and original pictures for all ads. Please scan ads and pictures at high resolution. Ads and pictures can be sent electronically to: We reserve the right to return any ad, if content is deemed inappropriate. Address: Ad Size: Full 1/2 Page 1/4 page Business Card Amount Enclosed: Payment should be made to : MSFA Convention Committee See reverse side for information on pricing All ads must be submitted by May 1, 2016 Last year s book and ads can be viewed on our web site at: msfa.org under documents/program books

20 MEMBER AD Maryland State Firemen s Association Pricing information for 2016 MSFA Convention Program Book All proceeds support the Mission of the Volunteer Firefighters of Maryland Ad pricing for all fire departments, rescue squads, auxiliaries, county associations, and MSFA candidates for office, and their families New this year is the opportunity to place you convention ad in color. The following is the pricing for your color advertisement Full Page Color Ad: $ Half Page Color Ad: $ /4 Page Color Ad: $ Business Card Color Ad: $50.00 The following is the pricing for your Black / White advertisement Full Page B/W Ad: $ Half Page B/W Ad: $ /4 Page B/W Ad: $50.00 Business Card B/W Ad: $40.00 ************************************************************************ All advertisements should be submitted to: C. Daniel Davis Sotterley Rd. Hollywood, MD Or electronically to: danrosedavis@verizon.net

21 COMMERCIAL AD Maryland State Firemen s Association Convention Committee Thomas A. Mattingly Program Book Chairman Yoke Ct. P.O. Box 173 Leonardtown, MD tammsfa@bellatlantic.net Dear Patron; The Maryland State Firemen s Association 2016 Convention will be held in Ocean City, Maryland, on June 18 through 24, The Association expects a record crowd at the 124th annual convention. Once again, we will produce a CONVENTION and CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK, which will highlight convention activities, important reports and opportunities for your personal greeting and advertisement. This advertisement opportunity provides an excellent means of reaching the entire volunteer fire, rescue and EMS community in Maryland and beyond. It will provide valuable contacts among leaders from Maryland and neighboring state fire/rescue companies. This convention is the largest volunteer fire/rescue convention in Maryland and is one of the largest conventions held in Ocean City, Maryland. Again, this year is the opportunity for your advertisement to be printed in color or the familiar black and white. This year, we will also feature an Ocean City section of the book with a special highlighted margin so that our 14,500 members who attend our convention can easily locate local business ads and promotions while in Ocean City. We encourage the Ocean City business community to use this publication as a means of offering discounts during our convention and for returning visits by our membership during their family vacations. The program book will be distributed to the convention delegates at the convention and conference and will be posted on our web site year round. Our membership is encouraged to support the businesses advertising with us and to encourage others to do so, as well. Previous program books are located in our document library. To view other sponsor opportunities, visit our web site at: Our advertising rates are considered to be some of the lowest of similar productions and the entire book is prepared and organized by our all volunteer committee. All proceeds are used to benefit and support the convention and the volunteer fire/rescue service of Maryland. If you are interested in purchasing an ad, please complete and return the application form enclosed, an original picture for your advertisement, and your payment. The book is printed 8½ x 11 vertical, portrait. Electronic advertisement should be in PDF, JPEG or bitmap format. Thanks for your support and interest in Maryland s Best, Maryland s Volunteers. Respectfully, Tom Thomas A. Mattingly Program Book Chairman

22 We reserve the right to return any ad, if content is inappropriate. COMMERCIAL AD 2016 Application MSFA Convention Program Book The Official Program of the 124th Annual M.S.F.A. Convention June 18-24, 2016 in Ocean City, MD Name: Convention Committee Thomas A. Mattingly Program Book Committee Yoke Ct. P.O. Box 173 Leonardtown, MD Department: Address: City: Phone #: AGAIN THIS YEAR IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR AD IN COLOR OR BLACK & WHITE We request new ad copy and original pictures for all ads. Please scan ads and pictures at high resolution. Ads and pictures can be sent electronically to: We reserve the right to return any ad, if content is deemed inappropriate. Address: Ad Size: Full 1/2 Page 1/4 page Business Card Amount Enclosed: Payment should be made to : MSFA Convention Committee See reverse side for information on pricing All ads must be submitted by May 1, 2016 Last year s book and ads can be viewed on our web site at: msfa.org under documents/program books

23 COMMERCIAL AD Maryland State Firemen s Association Pricing information for 2016 MSFA Convention Program Book All proceeds support the Mission of the Volunteer Firefighters of Maryland This year, with the opportunity for color advertisements, we are also going to identify all Ocean City ads with a border marking for our members to more easily locate the local business community. We would also suggest including in your ad any special discounts that our members may benefit from while visiting the city at our convention or on their return visits during the year. New this year is the opportunity to place you convention ad in color. The following is the pricing for your color advertisement Full Page Color Ad: $ Half Page Color Ad: $ /4 Page Color Ad: $ Business Card Color Ad: $65.00 The following is the pricing for your Black / White advertisement Full Page B/W Ad: $ Half Page B/W Ad: $ /4 Page B/W Ad: $60.00 Business Card B/W Ad: $50.00 ************************************************************* All advertisements should be submitted to: C. Daniel Davis Sotterley Rd. Hollywood, Md Or electronically to: danrosedavis@verizon.net

24 Dear Member Department: MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel CONVENTION COMMITTEE Wylie Donaldson, Chairman Exhibits Committee 509 Maple Ridge Lane Odenton, MD The Maryland State Firemen's Association 2016 Annual Convention and Conference is fast approaching and your Convention Committee has been hard at work preparing for YOUR 124th annual convention and conference. We are looking forward to YOUR participation and support. Is your department sponsoring an auto, truck, or jet-ski raffle and looking for a location to sell those important raffle tickets? Is your department celebrating an important anniversary or event and looking for a means to sell collectable fire service items? Do you have another fundraising project and looking for a large audience? Do you have a piece of apparatus for sale? EXHIBITS If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then YOUR DEPARTMENT should consider renting exhibit and display space during the annual convention and conference. For your convenience, we are offering space to member departments at a great savings. Attached you will find an application form for your department to take advantage of this savings and provides the opportunity to reach the many thousands of convention attendees. Space is going to be made available both inside (very limited inside for apparatus) in Exhibit Hall D (Dockside Exhibit Hall) for fire department collectable items or for promoting your company raffle and other special programs, or outside for vehicles and apparatus. We would like to point out this special price savings is offered only to member departments during the convention and conference. We also extend an offer to our member departments to take advantage of the Convention Flea Market, held on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Participation in the Flea Market is free but advance registration is required. Please contact the Exhibits Committee with any questions. For the service, Wylie Wylie Donaldson Exhibits Chairman

25 MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION CONVENTION COMMITTEE EXHIBITOR APPLICATION PRICING FOR FIRE, RESCUE, AND EMS DEPARTMENTS ONLY OUTSIDE FRONT PARKING LOT APPARATUS DISPLAY SPACE $1.25 per square foot ($ minimum) For a commercial exhibitor this space would be $575. Minimum block of 10 by 20 blocks of space will include all vehicles, plus other items you decide to place on display. No tables supplied except by request. A preliminary drawing of your layout must be submitted with application. Size of desired block - Total square footage, times the per square foot rate $ EXHIBIT HALL D (Dockside Exhibit Hall) $ For a commercial exhibitor this space would be $400. Booths are 8 ft. by 10 ft. 110V power provided Corner booths are an additional $30.00 per space. One table per booth provided. Please reserve aisle/corner (please circle) space(s) $ EXHIBITS Exhibitors wishing additional services such as additional tables, table coverings, drapes, manpower, forklift, extra electrical power, carpeting, telephones, etc. a separate application will be mailed with your confirmation. Return the Services Form directly to the Ocean City Convention Center if additional services are desired. TOTAL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATION $ Please print or type how your department name is to be listed in the on-site directory and booth sign. Address: Street or PO Box City State Zip Code Telephone Number: Area Code Number Fax Name: (Print or type) Signature Address Please Mail To: David Lewis Telephone Oakton Road Fax Odenton, MD FULL PAYMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED MSFA USE ONLY Date Received: Confirmation Returned: Changes to Request: Payment Received: Date Assigned Location Assigned: Space Number Assigned:

26 LODGING MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Ocean City Convention and Conference Primary Lodging Options The following hotels have agreed to offer our members discounted rates. They will make a $10 per night contribution to our Convention fund if you book using the Reservation Request Form provided. Weekend rates quoted are for weekend of June 17 th thru 19 th. Weekday rates quoted are for weekdays from June 20 th to June 24 th Hotel Location Rates from Holiday Inn Oceanfront holidayinnoceanfront.com 67 th St. & Oceanfront Weekday $199 Weekend $254 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday Holiday Inn Suites ocsuites.com Quality Inn Oceanfront qioceanfront.com 17 th St. & Boardwalk Weekday $339 Weekend $369- including Sunday 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday 54 th St. & Oceanfront Atrium View: Weekday $164 Weekend $214 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday Hilton Suites oceancityhilton.com Flagship Oceanfront Hotel flagshipoceanfront.com Plim Plaza Hotel plimplazaoc.com Oceanfront View: Weekday $179 Weekend $229 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday 32 nd St. & Oceanfront Weekday $299 Weekend $439-including Sunday 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday 26 th St. & Boardwalk Weekday $124 Weekend $184 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday 2 nd St. & Boardwalk Weekday $104 Weekend $124-including Sunday 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday

27 Harrison Hall Hotel ocmdhotels.com/harrisonhall Oceanic Motel ocmdhotels.com/oceanic Quality Inn Boardwalk 14 th St. & Boardwalk Weekday $139 Weekend $179 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday On the Inlet Patio Room 1 Double Bed Weekday $89 Weekend $139 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday Bay View Room 1 Queen Bed Weekday $99 Weekend $159 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday 17 th St and Boardwalk Weekday $209 Weekend $229 4 night package Saturday arrival $ night package Sunday arrival $ Weekly $ Friday to Friday *** Rates are subject to a 10.5% sales and occupancy tax. Length of stay restrictions apply at some properties. Availability is limited so please book early. Harrison Group Resort Hotels do not guarantee specific room type availability. Requests will be accommodated to the best of the Hotel s ability. Hotel check-in time is after 3:00PM on the day of arrival. Check-out time is before 11:00AM on the day of departure. All rates are subject to the prevailing city and state taxes. Currently, hotel taxes total 10.5% and are subject to change METHOD OF RESERVATION Reservations: Reservation Form Reservations must be guaranteed by a Master Account, credit card, or advance deposit received 30 days prior to arrival. Reservations will automatically be billed for one night. CUT-OFF DATE Reservations received after May 8th, 2016 will be provided on a space available basis at prevailing rates. PLEASE ADVISE ATTENDEES TO UTILIZE THE PROVIDED RESERVATION FORM AND FAX OR AS INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THEIR RESERVATION. Please contact Kim Mueller by at kmueller@harrisongp.com or call her at with any questions or for assistance with reservations. A $10 per night contribution to the MSFA Convention fund is made when you book on this site or through Kim.

28 MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Ocean City Convention Harrison Group Reservation Request Form Please fax this form to or to kmueller@harrisongp.com. You will receive confirmation of your reservation within 3 business days. Name: Organization: Address: Daytime Phone Number: Address: Hotel Requested: Arrival Date: Departure Date: # of Rooms: # of People in Room: Special Request: An advance deposit of 1 night s room and tax is required. Please provide a credit card for this purpose. Please make any cancellations or changes at least 72 hours in advance to avoid forfeiture of deposit. Credit Card Type: Name on Card: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: If you do not receive your confirmation within 72 business hours, please call our office directly at

29 MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Ocean City Convention Additional Lodging Options The MSFA Convention Committee has worked with the Ocean City Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Association along with the Chamber of Commerce to negotiate special rates at each of these facilities for use by our membership. While we are using the Harrison Group Properties as our first band of housing opportunities, we understand that a greater choice of venues must be made available to ensure that everyone who wants to attend the convention can. Please note that rates do not include tax unless noted, most rates are based on two people, and hotels may charge extra per adult or per child. Contact hotels directly at numbers listed for all details. Outlined below are the room rates the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel and the Marigot Beach Suites will be offering June 18, 2016 through June 25, 2016 for the Maryland State Firemen s Association Annual Convention in Ocean City, Maryland. Both the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel and the Marigot Beach Suites will rebate to MSFA $10.00 per room per night following the Convention. Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Double/Double Room - $189 Executive King Room - $209 Studio King Room - $219 Poolside Cabana - $239 Marigot Beach Suites One Bedroom Oceanfront Condo Suite - $219 Two Bedroom Oceanfront Condo Suite - $289 Three Bedroom Oceanfront Condo Suite - $359 (weekly only) All rates are subject to 10.5% state & local tax unless the entity paying for the accommodations is tax exempt and supplies the Hotel with a current tax exempt certificate.

30 AWARDS MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Doyle E. Cox, P.P. Chairman, Awards Committee Superior Circle Easton, MD Home Cell Fax dcox@msfa.org doyle.cox2010@gmail.com Awards Committee 2016 Awards Package November 10, 2015 All Maryland State Firemen s Association Member Companies: The Maryland State Firemen s Association Awards Committee is pleased to provide you with this year s Awards Packet. Enclosed you will find a complete list of all awards with rules that will be presented at the 124th Annual Convention and Conference in Ocean City on Tuesday, June 21st. The Maryland State Firemen s Association has added a new award this year in Honor of John E. Sunny Rose, Jr. The award will be presented to an individual who has dedicated the most hours to Fire, EMS, and Rescue training in the previous year. Please note that all deadlines and instructions as to when the nominations are to be submitted and who the nominations should be submitted to are different. Please refer to the MSFA Web Page at for a complete list of previous award winners. We encourage each of you to review your membership and nominate the individuals for the different awards. Each organization has individuals that are deserving of these prestigious awards. Good luck to all and we look forward in receiving your nominations. Sincerely, Doyle Cox

31 Doyle Cox MSFA Awards Committee Chair MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION Representing the Volunteer Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Entry Deadline Name of Award March 1 NVFC Marc Mueller Fire Prevention Award March 31 Francis L. Brannigan Instructor of the Year Award March 31 Scholarship Awards April 1 Edwin L. Emkey, Sr. Cadet Memorial Award April 15 C. Oscar Baker Rookie of the Year Award April 15 Gladhill-Thompson Trophy April 15 Hall of Fame Award April 15 Marbery F. Gates Service Cup Award April 15 Zembower Fire Service Training Award April 30 Accident and Injury Prevention Award April 30 Fire Prevention Awards April 30 Josiah A. Hunt, M.D., EMT-A of the Year Award April 30 Silver Spring Fire Prevention Trophy April 30 Family Appreciation Program Award April 30 John E. Sunny Rose, Jr. Memorial Training Award May 1 Colburn Trophy May 1 Firefighter of the Year Award May 1 Miss Fire Prevention Contest May 1 Robert H. Shimer Administrative Person of the Year May 1 Senator Amoss Memorial Legislative Award May 1 Smith N. Stathem, Jr., P.P., Memorial Safety Award Parade Parade Chief A. Marvin Gibbons Memorial Award Governor s Trophy for Fire Prevention The guidelines, rules and regulations for each of the awards are listed in the Awards Information Manual, and the Convention and Conference Proceedings Book. Questions should be referred to Doyle Cox, Chair MSFA Awards Committee, Superior Circle, Easton, MD doyle.cox2010@gmail.com.

32 NEW AWARD for 2016 MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN S ASSOCIATION JOHN E. SUNNY ROSE, JR. MEMORIAL TRAINING AWARD Purpose of Award: To recognize an individual who dedicates the most hours to Fire, EMS, and Rescue training during the year Award Sponsor: Odenton Volunteer Fire Company Award Administered By: Training Committee of the Maryland State Firemen s Association Background: John E. Sunny Rose, Jr. joined the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company in 1963 and was an active member of the company until his death in Sunny served in many positions with the company including as a line officer, board member, and numerous committees. Sunny s true passion throughout his fire service career was for Fire, EMS, and Rescue training. He started as a Field Instructor for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) in 1977, and over his thirty-eight years as a MFRI Field Instructor, Sunny taught countless training classes across the State of Maryland and coached and mentored many aspiring instructors. It was not unusual to find Sunny teaching a class in one region of the state during the day, picking up a support vehicle from MFRI in the afternoon, and then teaching another class in a different region that evening. It is in recognition of his untiring demeanor and dedication to training, that the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company is proud to sponsor the John E. Sunny Rose, Jr. Memorial Training Award to be awarded each year at the annual convention of the Maryland State Firemen s Association to an individual who has dedicated the most hours to Fire, EMS, and Rescue training in the previous year. This award was approved by the Maryland State Firemen s Association Executive Committee on September 20, Award Rules: 1. The nominee must be a member in good standing with a member company of the Maryland State Firemen s Association. 2. The nomination must be submitted as an individual on official letterhead or stationary of the member company and signed by a senior company officer. 3. Letters of nomination and transcript records must be submitted to the Chairman of the MSFA Training Committee no later than April 30 of the award year. 4. Nominations must include a summary of training courses completed by the individual during the calendar year preceding the nomination and supported with copies of transcripts or certificates of training from the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, the National Fire Academy, colleges/universities, or other recognized training institutions as may be designated by the MSFA Training Committee. Any training classes not supported with a document of record will not be considered for this award. 5. This award recognizes an individual s dedication to Fire, EMS, and Rescue training during the previous year. Training programs that will be considered for this award include: a. All courses and seminars sponsored by MFRI or MIEMSS. b. Courses sponsored by the National Fire Academy, the Emergency Management Institute, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (including on-line training programs).