VIRGINIA CONVENTION LIFELINE - VAVRS 2012

VIRGINIA LIFELINE

2012 CONVENTION ISSUE

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President Edward B. ― Bubby‖ Bish Jr.

Nominating—R. Bruce Stratton Membership/Personnel—Rickey Hodge Life Membership—Ronnie Slough Bylaws—Bruce Edwards Hall of Fame—A. Page Entsminger Convention—Ford Wirt EMS Representative—Dreama Chandler EMS Representative—Wayne Myers, Jr. Rescue College Co-Chair—Rickey Hodge Rescue College Co-Chair—Wayne Myers EMS Advisory Board—Dreama Chandler EMS Advisory Board—Wayne Myers Grant—Elizabeth Enos JSW/FEW Scholarship Fund—Carolyn Brand National EMS Memorial Service—Kevin L. Dillard EMS Exchange Program—Jane LaVerne Recruitment and Retention—Fran Phillips Course Development—Doug Eberhardt Facility Manager—Lin Matthews Redistricting Study—Wanda B. Morehead Volunteer Management—J. C. Phillips Legislative—Dreama Chandler

Vice President Rickey Hodge Secretary Connie Moore Treasurer Steven Dove Training Officer Scott Davis Chaplain/Editor Gary Dalton Historian Mike Smoot Immediate Past President Steve Grayson Legal Advisor S. Craig Lane Medical Advisor

James R. Dudley, MD, MBA

Parliamentarian Lobbyist Office Manager

J. C. Phillips

Ed Rhodes Frances Brooks

Training Coordinator Kathy Eubank Administrative Secretary

Shirley Bagby

District 1 V. P. Scott Masincup District 2 V. P. Carolyn White District 3 V. P. Thomas Gwaltney District 4 V. P. Karen Wagner District 5 V. P. James Fontaine District 6 V. P. June Ann Wilkes District 7 V. P. Thomas E. Harris ―Ted‖ District 8 V. P. Teresa F. Whitlock District 9 V. P. Claude Graybeal District 10 V. P. Ronald Ridgley

Deadline for the for submissions for the November/ December 2012 LIFELINE is October 10, 2012

THE VIRGINIA LIFELINE ISSN 0279-6023 is the official bimonthly publication of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, Inc. Editorial material should be sent directly to the VAVRS Editor at P O Box 522, Woodstock, VA 22664 (H) 540-459-4849—(W) 540-536-2758 (FAX) 540-459-4925—(CELL) 540-481-0125 (E-MAIL) gdalton@vavrs.com Requests for advertising rates, material specifications and deadlines should be directed to the Editor.

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From the VAVRS President Submitted by E. B. “Bubby” Bish, Jr. President I would to like welcome everyone to the VAVRS 78th Annual Convention. Each year the convention committee works very hard to make convention such a success. This year the convention committee has set up activities for the youth and they will get the opportunity to test their skills in EMS. This past year I have attended different districts to obtain information and learn how each of the districts continue to maintain the interest in their district. It really amazes me how the contests are so challenging and how each team rags on each other, but at the end, they compare each of their skills to improve their skills at the next contest or get ready for convention.

I am very proud of the junior officers and the junior advisors. In July the junior officers and advisors held a leadership workshop at Concord Rescue Squad. I would like to thank Bruce Stratton for helping us to make this such as success. The junior officers worked together hosting a mock meeting and were given challenges to see how they performed to resolve the problem. They handled the problems very well. We must continue to work and assist the junior crew, as they are the backbone of our organization.

I would like to thank Fern Puckett, President of the Auxiliary for her great leadership. I am very proud of her and the efforts of all of the auxiliary members. The auxiliary works very hard to make VAVRS a successful organization.

This past year VAVRS has had many challenges. I have been very fortunate to have this team of officers to work with. It certainly has been a team effort. It seems that once we finished one problem, another one would pop up. It really has been challenging year. I thank all of you for your support.

As most of you know, I was the chairman for the EVOC competition at convention for over twenty years. On Monday, August 27, 2012, we lost one of our team members. Anne “Boss Lady” Gwaltney passed away at her home in Surry, Virginia.

Anne will certainly be missed, but never forgotten. She kept us in line and when Tommy and Doug got out of line, she certainly jerked the rope. Anne, we miss you and love you.

Please be safe and have a great Convention!

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“Bondage of a Rescue Squad, Building a Team” Submitted by Roy Markham, Jr. / President— Covington Rescue Squad Traveling around the state the last few years, I would stop and visit various VAVRS Rescue Squads.

In all the visits I have found that a little bit of the Covington Rescue Squad exists in every one of those squads. When speaking to other volunteer rescue squad members, you hear that they have your squad’s Picture of Corn Hole Games build by crew and problems. Golly, I thought our organization was the members drawn to the station for a little only crew that manifested these problems. The one fellowship in our first Corn Hole Tournament. issue I always hear about the most is the membership of rescue squads can’t seem to bond as a team. Several of their members want to answer the calls, do what they can to maintain their certifications, and go home.

One member at a rescue squad in the Richmond area had told me that she had been a member of her crew for three years and knew of two other members that had been in longer than her. The three run several EMS calls together on a regular basis, and she does not know much about them other than in their working relationship, because they do not “BOND”. Sounds like a couple of folks in my crew.

In 1993, then Covington Rescue Squad President Mac Burkholder gave each of our members a piece of a puzzle from a box. I still carry that puzzle in my wallet today. He said in that meeting each member of the crew was a piece of the puzzle. Without that piece of your puzzle, the picture of your rescue squad could never be complete. Admit it to yourself or not, this is a very accurate statement. Look at your rescue squad. No matter how proud you are to be affiliated with your crew, how many pieces of your overall puzzle picture are missing? I bet you have at least one.

As president of my crew, I feel it is my duty to glue my puzzle together, to bond the overall picture in building a team. Do not get me wrong, we have a great rescue squad, answer our calls, maintain our training, and provide education and assistance to our community, however we have a bondage problem.

Peer through our window a few years back and we had something broken. What was broken was fellowship and comradery with our crew. Now, what in the world was I going to do to fix this mess? A few years back when this dilemma twisted into my brain, I started to think about ways to unravel the problem. These are a few things I accomplished in bonding my crew and bringing teamwork full circle.

We put out a committee to overhaul the bylaws of the rescue squad to make the operations of the crew more user friendly. This process took a couple of years, but has helped, especially in members wanting to transition to another membership level.

As president, I developed and had the crew adopt the “Inactive College (Continued on page 6)

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Status”. When our young members left the area to attend college, their activities with the crew fell off, ultimately dropping them from the membership roll. Now they may ask by letter to be put on the “Inactive College Status”. This enables them to go to school, and when they are home on school break, weekends, or holidays, they may return to answer calls and continue as members as long as they maintain their certifications. This has worked very well and is considered a success. When these Photo of a feed for members after a drill session. members finish school, they may ask Food brings comradery. by letter to be put back into active status, and then continue were they left off.

I was told a long while back by a respected past member, John Rice, (deceased) when in the chair as president, “always be stern with your bylaws, and gentle with your members”. As president since 2006 I treat the chair with respect. As well as my members, however, still throw a joke their way while in meetings, which ease the tension. Although meetings are serious business, a joke will take that “deer stare look” off the faces of your members.

Schedule your work sessions and drill meetings once in a while with a feed to follow. It does not have to be anything expensive, a hot dog and drink, or pizza. Everyone likes food and it draws your members out to these events. It is a great way to work and throw the ingredient of fellowship in the mix.

When at convention last year, what caught my eye? Someone came to convention with a “corn hole game”. Members loved it and I saw that members were again drawn together in fellowship and having fun. When we returned from convention, I immediately put out a committee to construct two sets of “corn hole games”. The local lumber company donated the material, and a team effort built the games. We completed two sets of corn hole games with the bags for under fifty dollars. On many occasions, we have had a swell time swinging our arms in competition with each other.

In summary, my point is this. Your crews volunteer their time to serve their community. In order to have a team, sometimes you need the glue to bond your members into a family group. Comradery and fellowship among the members is your web to a successful working group. Do we have the picture perfect? No we don’t, but our bondage as a team is better today than yesterday using ideas to bring our organization together. It takes a little effort, but the rewards are awesome. It has to start at the station with member bondage before you go out into the community providing pre-hospital care as a team. Start building your team today. Give it a try, and you can then call your rescue squad,

“A VAVRS Family, Serving Virginians.”

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President - Fern Puckett

Convention - Janis Slough

Vice President - Sharon Campbell

Convention Co-Chair - Vickie Arnold

Secretary - Dolores Hudson

Life Membership - Ruth Swicegood

Treasurer - Kitty Campbell

Nominating - Carolyn Brand

Chaplain - Clara Craig

Resolutions - Harry Householder

Historian - Heather S. Fox

Emergency Care - Ailease Short

Parliamentarian - Harry Householder

Membership - Sharon K. Campbell

Immediate Past President - Joan Smoot

Finance - Kitty Campbell

Midwestern VP - Sheila Gordon

Roll Call - Jean Garrett

Northeastern VP - Eddie Ann Orndoff

Roll Call Co-Chair - Valarie Becker

Southcentral VP - Patsy Wingfield

Recruitment & Retention - Marie Householder

Southeastern VP - Gary Frame

Fund Raising - Linda Berkstresser

Southwestern VP - Jean Garrett Western VP - Curtis Preston

NOTHING GETS DONE WITHOUT SUPPORT!

THE VAVRS SALUTES THE AVAVRS AND THE VAJVRS

Officers

Advisors

President Christina Stanley

Advisor, Chair Alfred Smith

Vice President Cora Fearnow

Advisor Woody T. Connor

Secretary/Treasurer April Harris

Advisor Micky Grodski

Chaplain Dylan Coalson

Advisor Kathy Eubank

Historian Stephen Martone

Advisor Kim Craig

District 2 V. P. Jennifer Winston

Advisor Brandon

District 3 V. P. Cora Fearnow District 9 V. P. Christina Stanley

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The VAVRS EMS Exchange Program is honored to welcome 3 medics from Columbia South America to our 2012 Convention. Please take time to welcome Oscar Echeverry, Diana Uribe and Eddinson Dusson. The group will be in the US from Sept 20th through Oct 6th for their visit with the VAVRS. They will be traveling around the state visiting many destinations as well as participating in an ACLS and PALS recertification course and a Tactical Medic Course. They will be at our convention all week and take part in several activities throughout convention, to include the Opening on Thursday, the parade, and the Saturday night Installation and Award Ceremony.

El Programa de Intercambio VAVRS EMS es un honor dar la bienvenida a 3 médicos de Columbia América del Sur a nuestra Convención de 2012. Por favor, tómese el tiempo para dar la bienvenida Oscar Echeverry, Diana Uribe y Dusson Eddinson. El grupo estará en los EE.UU. a partir de 20 de septiembre a través de 06 de octubre por su visita con los VAVRS. Ellos van a viajar por todo el estado visitando muchos destinos, así como la participación en un curso de ACLS y PALS recertificación y un curso táctico Medic. Ellos estarán en nuestra convención toda la semana y participar en diversas actividades a lo largo de la convención, incluyendo la apertura del jueves, el desfile, y la instalación de la noche del sábado y la entrega de premios.

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TO ALL AUXILIARY MEMBERS All Auxiliary meetings will be held at the Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Official Opening of the Convention will be Thursday, September 27th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. A social will follow from 7:00 to 8:30 in the Vendors Exhibit Hall. The AVAVRS District Vice-Presidents will be helping to host this event.

The Executive Board Meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 27th in the Chesapeake Room. Please be sure to bring your DOOR PRIZE to this meeting. The door prize should cost a minimum of $5.00, should be tagged with your Auxiliary name, and should not be clothing or anything that is sized. Also, please come prepared to give an accurate count of the number of Auxiliary members and guests who will be attending the Saturday breakfast.

Include your State Officers in your count. There will be no changes in the count. The cost of the breakfast tickets will be $10.00 per person.

To save time and to help shorten our meetings, the sign-in procedure will be in place again this year. All voting delegates must sign-in at their respective district location at the sign-in table, which will be located on the balcony, get a voting card, and be seated by meeting time. You must sign in for all three (3) meetings.

The General Business Meeting will be Friday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the Chesapeake Room. We will disburse breakfast tickets at this meeting. Please be sure to have the correct amount of money for the number of tickets ordered. This will help a great deal and speed up the process of picking up your ticket (s). Checks should be made payable to the AVAVRS. There will be a parade on Friday night beginning at 7:00 p.m. The President’s Reception hosted by Chesterfield Insurers, will be held at the Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. in the Sunset Ballroom. Each Auxiliary is asked to contribute 2 door prizes for the President’s Reception.

The Annual Breakfast will be on Saturday, September 29th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the Chesapeake Room followed by the Business Meeting and presentation of AVAVRS Awards. No one will be admitted to the breakfast without a ticket. However those not wishing to attend the breakfast may attend the Business Meeting beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m.

The festivities on Saturday night will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and will include the Installation of Officers, Memorial Service and Awards. There will be no food provided following the presentations.

PLEASE REMEMBER YOU MUST HAVE A DELEGATE AT THE ENTIRE THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MEETINGS; HAVE PAID CURRENT DISTRICT AND STATE DUES; AND HAVE ATTENDED AT LEAST ONE DISTRICT MEETING SINCE LAST CONVENTION IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, PRESENT RESOLUTIONS, WIN AVAVRS OR VAVRS AWARDS, OR HAVE A MEMBER HOLD DISTRICT OR STATE OFFICE.

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Tactical Medic Class Tuesday September 25, 2012 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday September 26, 2012 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center 2800 Shore Drive Virginia Beach VA

Scholarships Scholarship Application Forms for the following are available on the VAVRS website, www.vavrs.com under “forms”: · Julian Stanley Wise/Fred E. Weymouth II Scholarship (Word) · Kimball Lee Glass Memorial Scholarship (Word) · Garry Clatterbuck Scholarship (Word) · Trula Peach Scholarship (Word)

The recipients of these Scholarships are selected by a committee upon review of the applications. Those selected to receive these Scholarships are given this “gift” supported by the VAVRS and others to further their education.

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The 60 Second Parliamentarian Submitted by J. C. Phillips, VAVRS Parliamentarian WHAT IS A “BOG?” When referring to the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, a BOG is the Board of Governor or sometimes referred to as a Delegate who represents the squad or crew at the Spring BOG Meetings and Conventions. The person is either elected or appointed by their squad or is the President or Chief Operations Officer of the squad.

What are the responsibilities of the BOG? They should attend all of the meetings of the VAVRS which take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during convention.

Make sure to sign in each day at the tables in front of the meeting room at the Virginia Beach Pavilion.

Take notes as to what transpired during each of these meetings so a report can be given to your organization. A BOG is free to vote as they see fit unless they are instructed by their squad how to vote on certain matters. Squads should avoid telling a BOG how to vote on issues because certain information may come up on the floor that would change the perception of the whole situation and the BOG would still have to vote the way he or she was instructed.

If the squad doesn’t trust their BOG’s Judgment, then they should not be their representative at the meetings. Some squads will tell the BOG how to vote in elections.

A good BOG will vote the way they feel that their organization would want them to vote, even though they personally might not agree with it.

Remember, a BOG is representing their entire organization and should not take that responsibility lightly.

The VAVRS would like to thank J. C. Phillips, VAVRS Parliamentarian for his service to our association!

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In Honor Of Our Departed Members Virginia M. Adams - Henrico VRS

Elworth Johnson - Franklin Co RS

Evelyn Armistead - Millwood Station VR & R

William A. Johnson - Forest View VRS

James E. Arnold - Goshen FAC

Edith Kelley - Cave Spring FA & RS

Fred I. Bays - Fredericksburg VRS

Mary Lou Lail - Colonial Beach VRS

John S. Bell - Westvaco RS

David V. Lawless - Fieldale-Collinsville VRS

Dhwani Bhatt - Greater Manassas VRS

William G. Laws - Davis Corner VFD & RS

John G. Bogg - Bristol LSC

Carolyn H. Layne - Holly Grove VRS

John H. Brandt - Lake of the Woods VRS

Carol Jean Lindsay - Westvaco RS

Richard L. Bride - Colonial Heights Fire & EMS

Molly Mauldin - Danville LSC

Alice Bryant - Waynesboro FAC

Clyde E. May Sr. - Prince George EC

Percy G. Caldwell Jr. - Covington RS

Nancy W. McCutchen - Clifton Forge RS

James R. Carroll Jr. - Staunton-Augusta FA & RS

Earl W. Newman - Bassett RS

Dennis Cash - Monelison VRS

Alex R. O’Bryhim - Fredericksburg VRS

James P. Catron Jr. - Saltville RS

Irving F. Painter - Staunton-Augusta FA & RS

Rawleigh G. Clary - Brunswick VRS

James V. Pelter - Buena Vista RS

Tracy D. Crabtree - Washington Co LSC

Edward A. Perkins - Colonial Heights F & EMS

Allison Davis - Madison Co RS

Jameson G. Powell - Henrico VRS

Carman S. Davis - Staunton-Augusta FA & RS

Russell A. Ragland - Amherst LS & FAC

Randy Davis - Danville LSC

William A. Ragland - Nottoway Co ES

Mildred S. Dawson - Henrico VRS

Helen S. Reece - Clifton Forge RS

Clarence Deaner - Campbell Co VRS

Karen O. Robinson - Washington Co LSC

William Dickson - White Oak VRS

Thomas “Kyle” Southern - Waynesboro FAC

Cary A. Fadeley - Woodstock VRS

Billy Sparks - Danville LSC

Gail Ferrell - Danville LSC

Calvin C. Staton - Clifton Forge RS

Bernard H. Ferron - Cool Branch VRS

William L. Sibistowicz - Colonial Heights F & EMS

Floyd Foster III - Staunton-Augusta FA & RS

R. Benjamin Summerlin - Axton LSC

William G. Frank - Colonial Beach VRS Auxiliary

Patricia A. Swisher - Staunton-Augusta FA & RS

Victor A. Franklin - Staunton-Augusta FA & RS

Franklin D. Taylor Sr. - Rescue 945

George Gill - Henrico VRS

Opal L. Taylor - Clifton Forge RS

Mary Anna C. Greene - Manchester VRS

Charlsie R. Thompson - Glade Spring LS

James Gregson Jr. - Danville LSC

Robert L. Trayer - Staunton-Augusta FA & RS

Ann Gwaltney - Surry VRS

Ralph O. Tucker - Amherst LS & FAC

Sidney A. Hall - Franklin Co RS

David Weeks - Virginia Beach VRS

Joyce Hevener - Bath Highland VFD

Malvin L. Wells - Elliston VFD

Spence H. Hudson - Brooke F & SA

Edwitt Witt - Bent Mountain FAC & RS

William Jennings - Monelison VRS

Bobbie Lee Wood - Westvaco RS

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VOLUNTEER EMS

‌.the way it ought to be!

"Diamond Reflections" a book regarding the first 75 years of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads is now available from the VAVRS Office by calling the VAVRS Office at 800-833-0602 - The more than 250 page hardback book has chapters about our history, our Past Presidents, Life Members, Hall of Fame members, VAVRS/AVAVRS/VAJVRS officers, State Conventions, Rescue College, and much more. For only $30.00 plus $5.00 shipping, you can own your own copy of this beautiful documentation of 75 years of the VAVRS.

Diamond Reflections

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On-Site Registration Information 1. All registrations with an unpaid balance will be held until payment is made in full.

2. All on-site registrations will be charged a $15.00 late fee per packet.

3. Any on-site re-prints are subject to a $5.00 inconvenience fee.

4. Registration will begin on Tuesday at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

5. VAVRS BOG packets will be distributed during registration hours until the beginning of Thursday’s meeting.

Virginia Beach Convention Center Phone: (757) 385-2000 (ask for VAVRS registration desk) Tuesday

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9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

Wednesday September 26, 2012

9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Thursday

September 27, 2012

9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Friday

September 28, 2012

9:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

Packet Information 1. Name badges must be displayed for admission to continuing education classes, participation in competitions, all social events including the installation of officers and awards ceremony.

2. All packets include admission to the VAVRS exhibits, seminars, continuing education classes, Friday night President’s Reception and Saturday night’s installation of officers and awards ceremony.

3. Competition check-in requires the display of member convention name badge. The name on the badge must also match the name on the certification card. Non-members cannot participate in competitions.

4. Members include those with unit (VAVRS, AVAVRS and VAJVRS), associate, individual, sustaining, life or honorary membership and their guest.

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CONVENTION PROGRAM 78th ANNUAL CONVENTION SEPTEMBER 26 - 29, 2012 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

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Thanks to Our Vendors BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC CHESTERFIELD INSURERS EMS CONSULTANTS

HEADQUARTERS Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center (VBRCC) 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA Phone—757-481-9000

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Registration Virginia Beach Convention Center Outside Hall C. 10:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Seminar Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 4A-D. 1:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. Seminar Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 4A-D

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Registration Virginia Beach Convention Center, Outside Hall C. 10:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Seminar Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 4A-D 1:30 p.m. until 3:45 pm. Seminar Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 4A-D 6::00 p.m. Past Presidents’ Dinner VBRCC, 8th Floor Board Room Sponsor: Chesterfield Insurers

VAVRS Rescue College June 8-16 2013 V I R G I N I A

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. ALS Contest 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Rescue Diver Contest 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Rescue Contest 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Vehicle Extrication Contest 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. EMT Contest 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Registration Virginia Beach Convention Center Outside Hall C 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Exhibits Virginia Beach Convention Center, Hall C. 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Scrapbook Display Virginia Beach Convention Center Main Lobby.

10:00 a.m. EVOC Written Exam Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1-B. 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. VAVRS State Officers’ Meeting Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 5 10:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Seminar Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 4A-D 11:30 a.m. AVAVRS Officers’ Luncheon VBRCC, 8th Floor Board Room 12:30 p.m. VAVRS Board of Governors’ Meeting Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 5 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. AVAVRS Officers’ Meeting VBRCC 8th Floor Board Room 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. EVOC Contest Driving Course Location of contest at time of written test 1:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. Seminar Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 4A-D 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. AVAVRS Delegates’ Meeting VBRCC, Chesapeake Room.

4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. President’s Dinner Virginia Beach Convention Center, Tower VIP Lounge 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 5 Guest: Delegate Barry D. Knight—Virginia 81st District Guest Speaker—William A. Hazel, Jr. M.D., Secretary of Health and Human Resources 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Vendor Reception Virginia Beach Convention Center, Hall C Refreshments hosted by AVAVRS District Vice Presidents

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Thanks to Our Vendors NORTHWESTERN EMERGENCY VEHICLES PENN CARE INC. PHYSIO-CONTROL PROVIDENT AGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES CORP REDSTORM SELECT CUSTOM APPARATUS SOUTHEASTERN EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT. STRYKER EMS VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUADS VEST SALES & SERVICES INC. VFIS OF VIRGINIA VIRGINIA MARYLAND RESCUE SYSTEMS VIRGINIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ZOLL MEDICAL V I R G I N I A

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 7:00 a.m. VAVRS Life Member Breakfast VBRCC outside, Chesapeake A Sponsor: Chesterfield Insurers 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. ALS Contest 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. AVAVRS Life Member Breakfast VBRCC, Virginia Room Sponsor: Chesterfield Insurers 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Rescue Diver Contest 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Rescue Contest 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Vehicle Extrication Contest 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. ITLS Instructor Course Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 3C-E 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. EMT Contest 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Exhibits Virginia Beach Convention Center, Hall C 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Scrapbook Display Virginia Beach Convention Center Main Lobby 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Dominion Virginia Power Presents ―High Voltage Safety Demo‖ VBCC Parking Lot

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9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon EVOC Contest Driving Course 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon Registration Virginia Beach Convention Center outside Hall C 10:00 a.m. VAVRS Board of Governors’ Meeting Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 5 10:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Seminar Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 4A-D 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon AVAVRS Business Meeting VBRCC, Chesapeake Rooms, A, B, C 1:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. Seminar Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 4A-D

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6:30 p.m. Parade Line-Up Atlantic Ave between 35th St. and Laskin Rd by way of Pacific Ave 7:00 p.m. Parade Starts Laskin Rd and Atlantic Ave and proceeds to 19th St 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. President’s Reception VBRCC, Sunset Ballroom Sponsor: Chesterfield Insurers—Door Prizes sponsored by the AVAVRS

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 7:00 a.m. Rescue Hall of Fame Breakfast VBRCC 8th Floor Board Room 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. AVAVRS Breakfast Meeting VBRCC, Chesapeake Rooms A, B, C 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. EMS Instructor update for EMT and EOI Instructors and ALS Coordinators Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 4 CDE 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Exhibits Virginia Beach Convention Center, Hall C 9:00 a.m. VAVRS Board of Governors Meeting Virginia Beach Convention Center, Suite 5 10:00 a.m. VAJVRS Board of Governors’ Meeting Virginia Beach Convention Center, Show Management Office CD 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. Scrapbook Pick Up Virginia Beach Convention Center Main Lobby 4:30 p.m. Incoming Officers’ Photos Virginia Beach Convention Center 5:00 p.m. Doors open for Installation of Officers and Awards Ceremony Virginia Beach Convention Center, Ballroom 1 & 2 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Installation of Officers, Memorial Service and Awards Ceremony VA Beach Convention Center, Ballroom 1 & 2

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 7:30 a.m. Officers’ Continental Breakfast VBRCC, Cape Henry 8:00 a.m. Convention Committee Meeting VBRCC, Virginia Room 9:00 a.m. VAVRS Officers’ Meeting VBRCC, Chesapeake A & B 9:00 a.m. AVAVRS Officers’ Meeting VBRCC, Lynnhaven Room

We hope that you have enjoyed the 78th Convention. May you all have a safe trip home and we look forward to seeing you in Virginia Beach September 25-28, 2013.

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Upcoming Events Nov 6-10, 2012 Virginia EMS Symposium Norfolk, VA March 2, 2013 VAVRS Instructor Update May 19-25, 2013 EMS Week June 8-16, 2013 Rescue College Blacksburg April 6, 2013 Spring BOG Lynchburg June 24-29, 2013 IRECA Convention Boise, Idaho June 22, 2013 National EMS Memorial Service Colorado Springs Sept 25-28, 2013 2012 VAVRS Convention Virginia Beach, VA Nov 5-9, 2013 Virginia EMS Symposium Norfolk, VA

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PARADE CONTEST RULES 2012 Aubrey Taylor, Chair The 2012 VAVRS Convention Parade will be held Friday September 28, 2012. The parade is not a contest; it is an opportunity for member organizations to display their organization with pride and in a positive manner while having fun without the stress of competition. Although this is not a contest, all contest rules need to be followed as trophies will be awarded per contest rules. Entries received after the registration (August 31, 2012) deadline will be allowed to participate in the parade; however they will not be eligible for a parade trophy.

Parade trophies will be presented at the Saturday Night Awards Ceremony.

PARADE LINE UP The parade will begin line-up at 6:30 p.m. The line-up will be from Laskin Road, north on Atlantic Avenue with no units being required to form on the side streets. All entries will be assigned a time to report for the parade line-up. Line-up times shall be based upon the date of receipt of the entry form in the State Office. The parade Committee reserves the right to reassign entries as needed to allow an even distribution of entry types throughout the parade. All entries must pick up their assigned line-up time at the VAVRS booth in the exhibit hall at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. At the assigned time, entries must report to 35th Street and Atlantic Avenue to check in. Once checked in, entries will be directed to proceed down Atlantic Avenue where they will be positioned by parade staff. The parade will move out PROMPTLY at 7:00 p.m.

PARADE RULES The following are rules governing the parade and all participating squads/crews MUST follow them to prevent the possible loss of points and/or disqualification. Starred (*) items indicate an automatic disqualification of the entire squad/crew if not complied with.

1. Each entry must report to the parade check-in located at 35th Street and Atlantic Avenue by way of Pacific Avenue. Do not use Atlantic Avenue.

2. Each entry must report to the parade check-in promptly at the time assigned. Squads/crews with multiple entries are assigned times together and must report to check-in together.

3. Each entry will be required to show his/her convention registration badge at check-in.

4. The use of sirens, horns, whistles, radios and/or public address systems is permissible only as needed for the theme of the float and/or for performing skits in front of the judges reviewing stand.

5. Any skit, routine, marching drill, etc., must be performed in front of the judges reviewing stand only. Performance time shall be limited to no more than two (2) minutes.

6. Each entry shall maintain a space of no less than thirty feet (30’) and no more than fifty feet (50’) distance between themselves and the entry in front of them for the safety of the parade participants and also for a good appearance in front of the judges and public.

7. All equipment displayed in open compartments must be secured to prevent any equipment from falling out. All other equipment and/or decorations must also be adequately secured to prevent injury and/or littering.

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* All vehicles must be operated in a safe manner and in accordance with all applicable laws of the local jurisdiction and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

a. Understanding that some squads/crews enter vehicles (golf carts, etc.) which are not by law allowed to operate on the public roadways, these vehicles must be operated in a safe manner at all times. These vehicles must arrive for and depart from the parade in accordance with all applicable laws of the local jurisdiction and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

9. Entries shall not throw items, such as (but not limited to) candy and/or gum. Entries wishing to distribute items during the parade should have someone walking along the side of the parade route handing the items to the spectators so that they do not have to enter the roadway.

PARADE AWARD CATEGORIES BEST APPEARING MARCHING UNIT BEST APPEARING QUICK RESPONSE/SUPPORT UNIT BEST APPEARING AMBULANCE BEST APPEARING RESCUE TRUCK BEST APPEARING NOVELTY PARADE JUDGING CRITERIA A marching unit is defined as several members of an organization who move along as if in military formation.

Members walk in a stately or deliberate manner with regular, steady steps of equal length, evenly spaced in line from left to right and from front to rear. Uniforms should fit well, be clean, neat and well pressed. All badges, insignia and patches should be in the same location on all uniforms and neatly attached to the garment. All uniforms whether dress uniforms or actual working uniforms, will be judged on their appearance, not on the actual expense put into each uniform.

Other entries include all quick response vehicles, support units, ambulances, rescue trucks, floats and novelty units. (Vehicles pulling floats will not be judged) All physical aspects of the vehicle will be considered. Is it clean? What is the condition of the paint, detailing and/or lettering? Do the tires appear to be in good condition? Is the body free of scratches and dents? Do the lights work? Crew members are also included.

Are the crew members in uniform? Do they give a professional appearance? Do floats have a theme? Also include SAFETY. Is the entry being operated in a safe manner? Are crew members wearing safety belts? Is the equipment safely secured?

Showmanship for all of the above categories is very important – BE CREATIVE! Showmanship could mean more than a comical skit in front of the judges reviewing stand. The way your personnel handle this ―walk down the street,‖ promoting public safety or sharing the history of your squad/crew by action or display, could all define ―showmanship‖. IMAGINATION IS THE KEY in combining all of the judging criteria to earn a parade trophy.

Every vehicle, marching unit, float and novelty piece is considered and judged as a separate entry. This provides the squads/crews that are not able to have more than one (1) entry in the parade a chance for a trophy against those with multiple entries. The decision of the judges and Parade Committee is final. The number of trophies awarded in each category will be based on the number of entries per category. Please read all of the above information.

Remember, this is supposed to be a fun activity during the Convention. GOOD LUCK to all who enter. We hope that every squad/crew in the VAVRS will be represented in the 2012 Parade.

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Interpretations of 12 Lead EKG’s

Denise Baylous, MSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, NREMT-P Manager of Patient Care Services— Nightingale Sentara Heart

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM Immediately following the Seminar in Suite 4 at the Convention Center

Reading 12 Lead EKG’s is something everyone can learn, you just need to know the ―pathway‖ to get there!

Join us, learn something that will help you help YOUR patients!

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Submitted by Fran Phillips, VAVRS Recruitment and Retention Chair The VAVRS would like to say “Thank YOU” for your exceptional work to make the Commonwealth of Virginia one of the best Emergency Medical Service areas in the United States.

1. REGISTERED PERSONS: When registration packets are picked up at the Virginia Beach Pavilion be sure to go by the Recruitment & Retention Table [near the Registration Area] and pick up a VAVRS tote bag and a lanyard for each registered person. You may also fill out an entry form for the VENDER VOUCHERS to be given away at the Venders Reception [see below].

2. ATTEND THE OPENING OF CONVENTION AND THE VENDERS RECEPTION The Vender’s Reception will be held directly after the opening on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY FILLED OUT AN ENTRY FORM you may do so at the Recruitment & Retention table near the door of the reception area on Thursday evening. The $20.00 VENDER VOUCHERS will be given away throughout the reception. When using a Vender Voucher to purchase an item costing less than $20.00 you will not receive change. YOU must be present to win.

AFTER THE CONVENTION, make an effort to attend your District meetings. At the meeting make an effort to make friends with other squad members and talk with them about their Recruitment & Retention efforts and fund-raising programs.

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To view or download the entire Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Summer 2012 EMS Bulletin go to

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND COMPETITION RULES In order to compete in any contest, each participant must be registered with the Squad they will represent for the Convention. All team members must be active members of the Squad they represent and members in good standing with that Squad as well as the VAVRS. Individuals must possess their registration badge and all current cards in the contest in which they are competing. Your squad is responsible for its team’s participation, including picking up packets during registration hours. If your team does not show, the squad will be assessed $75.00 per team entry. All participants must wear personal protection equipment appropriate for each contest in which they participate.

Any team member who uses abusive language or becomes abusive in any manner toward a contest judge will cause the entire team to be disqualified.

There will be no formal grievance procedure. The decision of a particular contest chair is final. Auxiliary and Junior teams be sure you know the rules or your organization in addition to contest rules.

RULES FOR COMPETING AT VAVRS STATE COMPETITION Please refer to the website, www.vavrs.com, for rules that pertain to each of our individual contests. Please read these rules before entering into competition.

(1) The agency must be a member of the State Association and have their Captain or President verify membership.

(2) All team members will be REQUIRED to show the following: A. Convention identification badge.

B. Picture identification. Example: driver's license or an identification badge with picture, name, etc.

C. Current card in the contest in which they are competing. Example: Vehicle Extrication - each member would need a current Vehicle Extrication card.

This rule does not apply to the AVAVRS teams competing in the EMT contest.

One VAJVRS member must possess an EMT card for their team to be able to compete in the EMT contest.

(3) Teams which are competing MUST have a squad representative sign in at all BOG meetings.

(4) An individual can only compete one time in each event.

(5) Any team member who uses abusive language towards a judge will cause the whole team to be disqualified.

(6) If it is determined that an individual gave information to a team which will help that teams competition, the team receiving the information will be disqualified as well as the individual who gave out the information.

(7) There should be separate categories and trophies awarded for any out-of-state teams in EMT only. Must show current certification.

(8) Score sheets will be reviewed by team Captain on what was missed following completion of the problem. No numeric values on score sheets at this time.

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CONVENTION CONDUCT GUIDELINES The serving of alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age is expressly prohibited. Allowing persons under 21 years of age in your squad/crew to consume alcoholic beverages is also prohibited.

Over indulgence in alcoholic beverages, especially to the point of intoxication, is prohibited by anyone attending the Thursday Night Opening Ceremony or Vendor’s Reception; the Friday Night President’s Social and the Saturday Night Awards Ceremony or any other function of the convention.

Unacceptable behavior, such as (but not limited to) refusal to leave when asked, disruptive behavior (heckling), intoxication, throwing ice, abusive language or abuse of any kind, will culminate in the individual (s) being asked to leave.

THE INDIVIDUAL(S) AND THEIR ENTIRE SQUAD/CREW will also be prohibited from competing in or attending the next convention. Any act of vandalism/larceny to public, private or business property will also be penalized in the same manner until full restitution is made. If upon the request of the Convention Committee, the Executive Committee feels the seriousness of the matter warrants, this time could be extended.

The squad/crew penalties may be waived by a majority vote of the Executive Committee if the individual squad/crew produces satisfactory evidence that the responsible party (s) has been dealt with appropriately.

APPROVED 4/4/92 VAVRS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/VAVRS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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“Drive and Ride” ATV / UTV EVOC Open to all VAVRS Members, Families, and Convention Attendees!

16 Years and older can drive!

16 Years and under can ride with a family member, guardian, or ATV Instructor!

Cone Course with Events and Hazards!

Everyone receives a participation certificate!

Thursday 10:00 AM—2:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM—2:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM—12:00 Noon You must have a ticket to ride.

Tickets are available at the ATV RESCUE, AWARENESS AND OPERATION COURSE display in the vendor area.

The event is located in the Pavilion Parking lot next to the EVOC Competition.

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The 2012 Convention Committee thanks the following for their participation and/or sponsorship of awards and events: City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach EMS, West End Trophies, Chesterfield Insurers, AVAVRS, VAJVRS, Exhibitors and all those who sponsored trophies or special events.

2012 VAVRS Convention Committee Ford Wirt, Chair

Andy Neagle

Bubby Bish, VAVRS President

Roger Bryant

Fern Puckett, AVAVRS President

Lin Matthews

Christina Stanley, VAJVRS President

Kelly Southard

Steve Grayson, VAVRS Immediate Past President

Bill Cam

Ronnie Slough

Scott Davis

Jack Jones

Stuart Davis

Mike Moore

Tom Gwaltney

Janis Slough

Jim Fontaine

Vickie Arnold

Doug Eberhardt

Scott Johnston

Bill Hankins

Judy Matthews

Gary Ryan

Stacy Southard

Kathy Eubank

Todd Southard

Jerry Barnes

Wayne Myers

Aubrey Taylor

Cecil Leach

Beth Jones

John Craig

Vernon Wilson

Frances Brooks

Special Thanks to our Sergeants Sergeants--at at--Arms:

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Dear Rescue Ranger, In the convention issue last year spent most of your column telling us readers about some very funny incidents between you and your wife...I believe you called it “That is when the fight started! Got any more you could share with us?

Needing a Laugh in Washington Co Dear Fern, I am not especially proud of this past 15 rounds but maybe Beecher will like learn something from them so here you go……

Round Seven: Our son asked what is the shortest sentence in the English language and I said, “I am”. My wife piped in and said, what about “I do, that is equally as short.” I said, “No dear, I do is the longest sentence in the English language.” That is when the fight started!

Round One: My wife and I went to a local buffet and I went over and started talking to some of the female wait staff. I remember my wife being asked by the hostess, “Doesn’t is bother you that your husband is always flirting with women around here?”

I overheard her say, “No, not really, I mean, dogs chase cars, but that doesn’t mean they know how to drive.” That is when the fight started!

Round Nine: I told my wife I wanted to do some sit ups but I needed some sort of incentive. She put the remote control between my toes. That is when the fight started!

Round Two: My wife asked me if I liked her cooking and without thinking I said, “Let’s put it this way, the house flies are taking up a collection to fix the screen door.” That is when the fight started!

Round Three: We were on vacation and went out for breakfast, I asked the waitress to bring me some burnt toast, overcooked eggs, two pieces of raw bacon, cold bitter coffee and to yell at me when she brings it to me. The waitress ask me if I was crazy and I said, “No, just homesick.” That is when the fight started!

Round Four: My wife said, “Let’s go out tonight.” I said, “OK, but if you get home before I do, leave the hall light on.” That is when the fight started!

Round Five: One of our sons came home and announced he would be playing the part of a husband in a school play. I said, “Too bad you didn’t get a speaking role.” That is when the fight started!

Round Six: One of our sons asked me what was the biggest difference between a wife and a dog. I said, “The biggest difference is that after your first year together with the dog, he is still excited to see you when you come home from work.” That is when the fight started!

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Round Eight: My wife informed me that I had not said a word to her for over 14 days. I said, “I’m sorry dear, I didn’t want to interrupt you.”

That is when the fight started!

Round Ten: My wife asked me if she was the first woman I ever was intimate with? I said, “Why do women always ask me that question?”

That is when the fight started!

Round Eleven: My wife asked me why women’s feet are smaller than men and I said, “to stand closer to the sink.” That is when the fight started!

Round Twelve: My wife told me one morning, “I notice that every morning the neighbor kisses his wife goodbye and every evening brings her flowers. Why can’t you do that. I said, “I don’t even know her.” That is when the fight started!

Round Fourteen (13 would be unlucky): My wife said, “I’d go to the end of the world for you.” All I said was, “But would you stay there?” That is when the fight started!

Round Fifteen: I said to my wife, “Honey, we have eight kids and Ben looks different from the rest. I know it’s a terrible thing to ask, but does he have different father? She said, Yes, he does.” I calmly asked, “Who is his father?” and she said, “You.” That is when the fight ended!”

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