November 14, 2009 - First my apologies for missing another month.
Last night I was watching the Cavs play, the announcer said “The Cavs are really beginning to gel as a team, it takes a while for new members to feel comfortable and know their roles.”
So you're all thinking I’ve really gone off the deep end on this one. But think for a moment, we are a team; we are constantly bringing on new team members, we need to get to know these members, as they need get to know the team. As with the Cavs it begins in practice, then preseason games, regular season, and finally the playoffs. So how does this relate to us? Practice would be new class and additional training, organizational meetings. Pre-season would be participating in things like Drills, Parades, any opportunity where we get to practice our skills in a non threatening environment. The regular season would be our call-outs, luckily we don’t get too many, last real call out August 2007 before the one this week. Since we don’t get the opportunity to play many regular season games it makes the pre-season even more important.
Over the past three weeks, 55 Parma CERT members have participated in our Pre-season, to which I say thank you!
The play-offs that would be a large-scale disaster or incident, maybe H1N1?
So for the 18 Parma CERT members who volunteered to assist this past Sunday Thanks for practicing, remember the Incident Command System:
Chain of Command - you report to one individual, know that person.
Manageable Span of Control- How many individuals you should supervise, may be as high as 7.
And remember your Disaster Psychology Training- All these people will bee under stress,
And finally Remember Accountability and most of all Safety.
Best of luck
Regards,
Brian
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August 24, 2009 - First, my apologies for missing a month. September, 2009, it's been eight years since 9-11. As most of you who know me realize this was and still is a life changing moment for me. After eight years, tears still well up in my eyes whenever I write about it. Imagine how the families and friends, of those whose lives were really changed that awful day still feel. I'm sure many of you feel as I do, but if you to feel as I, perhaps after that "awful" initial feeling, you begin to become aware of a different feeling, almost one of "thankfulness and appreciation."
Look back over the eight years.
Do you appreciate your family, just a little bit more than September 10th, 2001?
Are you more thankful about our country?
Do you appreciate those who defend it, whether police, fire, military, a little bit more than before?
Are you thankful for all the friends you have made in CERT?
Do you appreciate all the preparedness work that we do?
When you hear of a disaster, or impending disaster, is your first thought, I wonder if we can help?
I'm sure most of you answered these questions the same way I did, and we're not alone. There's another 4000+ people just like us in Cuyahoga County alone! Imagine the numbers for the entire country.
I wonder if the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9-11, or those whose sons and daughters have since died defending us are aware.
Maybe, just maybe, if they knew, we might make their days just a tiny bit better.
Thanks again to all, and Be Safe!
Regards,
Brian
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June 15, 2009 - Wow! Hard to believe its July already, 2009 is half way over!
I wanted to cover two items.
Many of you are aware that the events of September 11, 2001 are the reason for my involvement in Parma CERT and Emergency Preparedness.
Friday June 12 night as 12:00am approached and several of us were still cleaning up at the Rib and Rock, I said out loud several times.......“ Exactly how is this going to help catch OBL?” Additionally several CERT members, ( Who were there but not aiding the effort ) mentioned they didn’t think picking up , and cleaning was something we should be doing.
I went home and started thinking, (yes I know pretty scary!)
Every time we work together as a team we become greater than ourselves. No matter what we are doing, every time we work together as a team, we find each others capabilities and strengths.
Every time we are out in public, people ask what we are about and we inform them.
Every time we assemble, we add to our community.
The better we become as a team, the better the community is prepared, the better prepared the community, the less susceptible to disasters our community becomes.
So my apologies to John, Dennis, Brigitte, Cathy, Karen, and Joyce for my comments late Friday night, or Early Saturday morning for my statement.
And I say with pride to give me another trash bag!, and watch out OBL!
So how is Parma CERT doing at the half way point?
Well, we have had 36 events, and logged almost 1000 volunteer hrs! Not to bad.
Additionally we added 5 new members, our roster now stands at 93 active, 3 reserves.
Thanks again to all, and Be Safe
Regards, Brian
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May22, 2009 - Well another class made it through there training, and successfully completed their final drill.
Hard to believe that we have had 7 classes! And we are looking at a very nice sized class in July.
Have you ever asked yourself why? Why do we continue to be successful? Why do we continue to grow?
I think it’s commitment. We are a diverse group of individuals who are all committed to making our community a little bit safer. A little bit more prepared, and when you think about it a little bit nicer of a place to live and work. Commitment does not end with us, the Parma Fire Department is also committed to us. How many other CERT teams receive the professional training and support that we do? How many other CERT teams have been designated first responders? How many other CERT teams are a vital part of the Cities Emergency Operating Plan? When talking about commitment we cannot forget the City of Parma. How many other teams have been included in a program as important as the City’s AED team? How many other CERT Teams are granted the use of a facility as nice as The Donna Smallwood Activity Center?
So I ask you when talking to your friends and neighbors, if the topic of Parma CERT comes up, be proud of all that we have achieved. But do it humbly, and make sure you tell them are success is the direct result of the commitment of many! Happy Memorial Day!
Thanks again to all, and Be Safe!
Regards, Brian
Ps. Update From my last months column. I did get all my staining done!
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April 27th, 2009 - Unselfishness- By Definition
1- The quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time, money, or effort etc. for others.
2- Acting generously
I offer another definition: Parma CERT
Let me explain, over the past weekend the weather was absolutely beautiful. It was perfect for spending time with your family and friends, taking time for walks, baseball, working around the yard or just plain relaxing!
However that’s not what thirty of our members did, they unselfishly contributed over 100 volunteer hours
To benefit others. Parma CERT had members taking the Red Cross First Aid Course, CERT Train the Trainer and of course the Safety Fair. In addition several members took additional Training during the past week.
To those of you who participated in these and other opportunities, you have my thanks. For those of you who did not participate, please offer a thank you to those who did.
I offer this closing thought:
It’s easy to volunteer your time when there is nothing else to do, but a GENUINE volunteer is one who volunteers when needed.
Thanks again to all, and Be Safe
Regards, Brian
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March 14, 2009 -
Well it’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon in March, and like many of you I was out tidying up the yard a bit. Probably rushing the season a bit, but who could blame us after the winter we have had.
While I was in the process overdoing it for the first time this year. I was also trying to think of a column for this month, thinking of all the “stuff’ that I need to get done around the house, for my “real” job, and of course for CERT over the next several weeks. It dawned on me to use my CERT Training. How you may ask? By simply asking for help! Not easy to do I’ll admit, but something that we as members of a team should never be afraid of or embarrassed to do. Obviously if you are reading this column, you’re probably not going to come over my house and help me stain my decks or paint my kitchen, but if you would like to I’ll supply the equipment!
I’m not the only member we have feeling a little overwhelmed, so many of us can use your help.
Simple things like helping set-up and take down tables and chairs before and after an event. Help with fundraising or training. Show up at the safety fair. I could really use someone to take charge of the Challenger baseball event coming to Parma in July. It’s nice to see the large group that Eugenia got together to assist with fundraising.
So please look at our schedule and try to help out! Andif you need some help, don’t be afraid to ask.
By the Way I’ll be staining my decks when the weather stays over 50 degrees, so watch the weather!
Thank you, and be safe.
Regards, Brian
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February 12, 2009 - Wow, what a start to 2009!
Just 28 days into 2009 our first call-out, I wanted to thank everyone for his or her hard work, hard to believe in less than two weeks, all that snow is gone!
We received a tremendous amount of great publicity from our hydrant work; several individuals gave terrific television interviews and were a great example to all of our members.
As we should all remember from our training during a call out or a drill there is something for everyone to do, and we will never ask someone to do something they are uncomfortable with or physically unable to perform. There is always paper work, phones and other support areas. It was also apparent that not everyone received the Code Red call out, we are working on this, and I do ask that you update your personal information including Primary and Secondary Code Red phone numbers. This can be simply done by going to www.Parmacert.com and filling out the Team Member Confidential Form.
I bring this up because it would be a poor reflection on us if we were called out to a disaster and did not have enough volunteers to perform to our usual standards, just because of a couple of bad phone numbers.
So please take 10 minutes and update your personal information.
We have a lot on our schedule this year, new duties to perform, and are working on several very interesting functions to participate in.
So check your E mail and www.parmacert.com frequently, and once again PLEASE update your personal information.
Thank you, and be safe.
Regards, Brian
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January 13, 2008 - 2008 in review
Involved and Grateful
We began in January with a new CERT class of eleven. Training was held Saturday mornings at the Parma Senior Center. Also in January, two members completed ICS 300, a management level course on the Incident Command System.
Basic CERT training continued in February along with our annual CPR/AED training. ParmaCERT had 18 members trained. For the first time, training was open to other CERT teams, with participation from Lakewood, North Royalton, Brook Park, West Shore and Quad Cities.
Planning for the Parkbrook mass casualty drill also began in February.
ParmaCERT was presented with the critical task in March to recruit, manage and account for 170 volunteers for the Parkbrook School Mass Casualty Drill. Thirty members of ParmaCERT made this drill a success. Additionally, members were given tasks not originally intended, logging of emergency vehicles, transportation of professional responders, and transportation of minimally injured victims, all which could prove vital in an actual emergency. Even with the responsibilities of the Mass Casualty Drill, ParmaCERT found time to speak with veterans on Disaster Preparedness at the VA in Parma.
The City of Parma’s annual Safety Fair was one of the highlights of April. ParmaCERT not only had an informational table, but also this year had Red Cross First Aid training. Visitors viewed the class while touring the Justice Center. PACT TV also released a video on ParmaCERT, numerous team members were featured in this production, along with training and equipment.
Team member Dave Zeil coordinated a donation of a 6500 watt portable generator from Home Depot as May’s highlight. ParmaCERT also participated at the Parma Fire Departments Annual Open House, CERT Drill, and our 2nd annual painting of the Senior Center. Parma CERT also relaxed in May, by taking in a Tribe game and participating in the Parma Fire Department Annual golf outing.
June brought brought the beginning of preparation for a Mass Inoculation Drill. Members also spoke to the Parma Historical Society on Disaster Preparedness. Showing their community spirit, Parma CERT assisted in the set up at Parma’s Rib and Rock, along with the manning of an information booth.
After taking it easy the first half of 2008, ParmaCERT decided to get busy in July by meeting with the Parma City School District to discuss Teen CERT.
Our July CERT training kicked off with 11 new CERT trainees and a new twist, BERT. Business Emergency Response Teams. Participants in the concept include Mt. Alverna Village, Holy Family Home, Padua High School, Parma Dale, and the County Health Department. The Parma Police assisted us with self-defense training. Parma CERT participated in the Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks, yet still found time to assist the Relay for Life at Tri-C’s Western Campus and participate in Garfield Hts Mass Inoculation Drill.
Augusts highlight was the delivery of ParmaCERT’s new equipment trailer! Thanks to the donation by the Joseph J. Jacubic Post of the American Legion, ParmaCERT took delivery of a 6’X12” Enclosed equipment Trailer. Later in the month, Mayor DePiero showed his appreciation of our efforts by providing ParmaCERT and the Police Auxiliary with a relaxing evening at a local establishment.
September is National Preparedness Month. During this month, ParmaCERT held its first Code Red Drill. The Code Red system was used to activate ParmaCERT, as a test of our readiness and response. Forty-six of our seventy-two active members reported. Mike Ressler of CEI was his usual entertaining self with his electrical safety presentation. For a change of venue, Mt. Alverna Village hosted September’s CERT and BERT Training. ParmaCERT took an evening off to participate in the first ever Citizen Corp Picnic. Thanks to Assistant Fire Chief Ryan, ParmaCERT was able to get their accountability tags up to date.
The County Health Department made a donation of and Eazy-up, 10’ X 20’ pop up CERT Tent and was one of October’s highlights. While Holy Family Home hosted October’s CERT /BERT Training.
ParmaCERT’s annual fundraiser was held in November funds raised will help provide training and equipment for the team. July’s training class had their class drill. While ParmaCERT had two presenters, Shelia Niles, of The Visiting Nurses Association on Senior Preparedness and Chris Doyle of ServPro on Business Disaster Recovery.
2008 concluded for Parma CERT with their participation in the Christmas parade and the recognition of our new members at City Hall.
2008 for Parma CERT can best be summed up in two words involved and grateful, ParmaCERT was involved in numerous activities, and functions, and was grateful that no emergencies took place for them to respond to.
Regards, Brian
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December 16, 2008 - Wow December already, 2008 went by pretty quick.
Can you believe what we have accomplished this year?
Over twenty new members, an equipment trailer, generator, trauma kit, sixteen members trained in Red Cross First Aid, the beginnings of Teen CERT and BERT, just to mention a few items.
Not bad for a group of volunteers, all of you can pat yourselves on the back for this success.
Although the entire Team can and should take credit for our success, I would like to offer some individual thanks to the following in no specific order
Cathy N. - for always being ready to help, and for Teen CERT
Kathy S. - for your Chamber of Commerce Work
William K. - for your training ideas.
Eugenia B. - for keeping our books
Dave Z. - Trailer, generator and attitude.
Bonnie I. - our Southern representative, thanks for staying in touch, and bragging about us
Bob G, Shelly W. & Dave M. - new members have shown so much enthusiasm.
Bob G. - from Mt Alverna for his help with BERT
And of course Dennis, you wouldn’t be reading this without him. This is one of numerous things he does to make our team work.
Didn’t mean to hurt anyone’s feeling if I didn’t mention you, just remember I’m getting forgetful in my old age. So if I forgot you I apologize, and thank you.
Can’t wait till 2009!
Thank you, and be safe.
Regards.
Brian
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November 13, 2008 - Well we’ve reached November already.
I must admit not my favorite time of year, I suspect many people feel the same way as I. I tend to get a little down and maybe even a bit cranky.
In a few days the new training class will be completing their drill and their training. We’ve had our fundraiser, our CERT year is winding down. I must admit I was looking forward to the lull between training classes, until I started to put together an announcement to city hall about congratulating the TWENTY- ONE, yes, TWENTY-ONE new members that have joined us this year.
Wow, brought me out of the doldrums in a hurry.
What do we attribute the success of 2008 to? The individual contributions of many,
All of which, after reading this will all be in a slightly better frame of mind. As I was.
So at this time of year when everything is a little grayer, colder, darker and all-around depressing. Here’s a little way of feeling better, get involved in our success, help us celebrate our success. You can start Wednesday, November 19th, at 6:30 pm by joining us at the Donna Smallwood Activity Center for our monthly meeting.
Only 50 days till we start an even more successful 2009!
Thank you, and be safe.
Regards,
Brian
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October 15, 2008 - A different kind of column, for a different kind of emergency.
Over the past couple of weeks, as you are all aware the stock market has had its ups and downs (to put it mildly), suffering significant losses. As a result many individuals and possible some of our team members, family or friends, may be experiencing a different kind of emergency, a financial emergency.
So can our training help us with this type of emergency?
Maybe yes.
As with any emergency, remember not to rush in,
Do a scene size up, Where do you stand? What has happened?, What damage has occurred?
Develop a plan, remember the basics food clothing and shelter. What assets are available? Get them in place.
Make decisions, re-evaluate the plan.
Remember the goal of the plan is to get to the recovery stage. After the emergency is over, work on the recovery.
As an Emergency Response Team Members, what can we do?
What we are trained to do, provide assistance, whether it be donating to a food bank, donating to charities, looking out for our neighbors, or just listening to someone,
(Remember your Disaster Psychology, you don’t know how they feel, everything may not be all right, and ask if there is someone you can contact for them?)
And if you are a “victim” in this type of emergency, your training also teaches you to ask for help, think of it as a "Personal Mutual Aid Request."
Thank you, and be safe.
Regards,
Brian * * * * * * *
September 11. 2001
Everyone knows where he or she was on that horrible day.
September 1 2008, most people in the US spent there Labor Day Holiday with family or friends, those in Ohio enjoyed the beautiful weather. Most of us will not remember what we did on September 1, 2008 in another week or so.
The irony of these two days is that September 1,2008 could have been one of the most catastrophic events in US history, with significantly more loss of life than September 11,2001. As of 6:00am Tuesday, September 2,2008 loss of life by hurricane Gustav has been minimal.
Why? Disaster preparedness, and disaster response, tens of thousands of professionals and volunteers implemented the National Disaster Response Plan. Millions were safely evacuated, law and order maintained.
In other words the plan worked!
So who are the individuals responsible for its apparent success?
Obviously those brave men, women and children who gave there lives on September 11,2001
Because without them the importance of disaster preparedness would never have been realized. How many lives have the individuals from September 11,2001 saved ? How many will they continue to save?
The answers to both are unknown.
So I say to you honor those individuals who perished on September 11,2001, by knowing where you were on September 1, 2008! And let us never forget both days.
Regards,
Brian
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August 10, 2008
Well It’s August
If you have children, are a teacher or married to one, you know what that means. Back to school, whether it be Elementary, Middle, High or College it all means the same thing. Summer is winding down, it’s also the start of one of the more hectic times of year. You have to shop for clothes and supplies for the kids. If they are going off to college, you’ll be getting microwaves, mini-fridges and more for their dorms and apartments.
With this more hectic time, it’s time to remember to watch out for pedestrians in parking lots and crossing streets. Once school starts, be extra cautious around schools and school busses. Those of you that will be moving your kids into college dorms, be prepared for the move. You’ll be doing a lot of lifting, climbing of stairs and physical work you may not be accustom to. (Personal recommendation to all parents moving their kids into dorms, take the stairs; you’ll wait all day for the elevator.)
The start of this school year brings the possibility of something new, to Parma CERT. Teen CERT. Several members of our team have been working on the concept for several months and will be presenting their ideas to Parma Schools Superintendant Dr. Sarah Zatik, with hopes of implementing Teen CERT in several Parma Schools this year.
I’m sure you will all join me in thanking them for this undertaking and wishing them great success.
Be safe in all that you and your family will be doing this month and remember, only nine plus months till schools out!
Regards
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July 4th, 2008
The terrible thing about summer is we all look forward to it so much, and its gone before we know it!
It’s already July 4th.
July 4th has always been a day of pride for me in regards to our country, and it’s people.
Where else in the world could you get a group of 70+ people of all ages, races and backgrounds, to give up their time, learn to assist others in time of need, for nothing more than an occasional thank you.
Then not only do these people organize and train to assist others, they go out into the community and request funding for additional equipment and the amazing thing is these benefactors of ours gladly provide our requests for equipment we really all hope will never be used.
Finally this group of 70+ individuals decides on their own that they need to go out into the community and develop other groups BERT and Teen CERT, to further prepare our community for events we hope will never happen.
So on this day of pride where our country honors all of our Airmen, Airwomen, Solders, Sailors, Marines, Police, and Fire Fighters, I’m sure if they knew of this group of 70+ individuals they, too would be honored.
Because of you, all my pride in our country continues to grow, I’m honored and privileged to be a part of Parma CERT, and I thank all of you for making our country unlike any other!
I have one final request for this column, next time you see a Parma CERT team member, thank them for all they do.
Happy Fourth of July
Regards,
Brian
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May 13, 2008 - Wow! It's May already.
Our January Training class is finishing up, and preparing for their drill.
Everyone’s life seems to get a little bit more hectic this time of year. Getting your yards and houses in shape for the summer, the kids will be finishing up school, those away at college will for better or worse be returning home for the summer, vacations to plan and take, everyone’s life just seems to get a little fuller.
Hopefully you can keep some room in your lives for our team, we have lots to do in the next couple of months, before we start our July Training Class.
We need volunteers to assist in many community service projects, and functions, all of which are on the schedule page of our web site.
Another problem with our increased pace of life we may forget to thank those who we should so
Karen R., Karen G., Eugenia B., William K., Kathy S., Cathy N., Dave Z. and the entire CERT Team, and especially Dennis G., who shoulders an ever increasing work load for this team, and does this for really bad wages.......And never complains!
Thank you all!
With the increased pace of life just remember to look some of these added safety tips.
Be careful around fires and grills.
Watch out for pedestrians and cyclists while driving.
Watch the little ones around the water.
Plan your routes; let someone know your itinerary.
Thank you, and be safe!
Regards,
Brian * * * * * * *
March 31st, 2008 - An email from Brian Riegel to Parma Safety Director Greg Baeppler
Good morning Director Baeppler,
I wanted to take this opportunity to inform you the level of commitment the members of Parma CERT have.
As you are aware we were asked to assist in the March 26 Mass Casualty Drill, and were happy to help. Parma CERT was delegated the task of recruiting, organizing, managing and accounting for volunteers. The Team responded by recruiting over 200 volunteers !
Parma CERT had 31 Team members work on the drill, with twenty-four actually on site. over 1/2 of the Parma CERT members on site took a vacation day from there job! Several had there employers adjust schedules so they could attend, while others on spring vacation, gave up a day with there families and friends.
Besides our primary task with the volunteers, the team also transported professionals to and from the scene, coordinated victim's "parents" to and from Parma Hospital, transported victims to and from Parma Hospital, assisted Parma Fire in setting up their equipment, and assisted in food service. A member even printed up color certificates of appreciation from The City of Parma, Parma Fire, and Parma CERT for the volunteers.
The team was located through out Parma with members at , Jacubic Post 572 of the American Legion, Parma Hospital, and two transport teams, all of which was coordinated from Parkview Elementary.
We gained valuable knowledge from this exercise much of which we will put into play the next time we are needed.
We hope the City of Parma's Safety Forces did also. We stand ready to assist when needed.
And one final note on them: Parma CERT was first on the scene, and the last to leave.
I am personally proud of the work and commitment that Parma CERT displayed for this exercise and am thankful of the quality individuals who make up Parma CERT, and because of them the City of Parma is a better place !
Thank you
Brian Riegel Coordinator City of Parma Community Emergency Response Team
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March 14th, 2008 - How far we have come in 78 months since September 11, 2001.
As part of my day job I travel extensively throughout northern Ohio and meeting a large number of people, and touring a large number of facilities. I have been doing this for almost twenty-five years.
It dawned on me the other day how far we have come in the area of disaster preparations. Many of the facilities I tour now have their own Disaster Response plans, teams and equipment. I toured a facility last month, as part of their plan they have a shelter in place room, capable of holding 200 people for three days. It has food, water, bathroom facilities, power and satellite phone and Internet.
Another facility has a standing and ready Emergency Operations Facility. In almost every Facility Directors office I enter, there is a Disaster Plan, Evacuation Plan or Safety Plan.
Have you driven south on State Road near East Ridgewood? Have you noticed the billboard?Provided by FEMA, it is about Business Disaster Response Plans.
How about our City, we are days away from an extensive Mass Casualty Drill.
Our Safety forces are leaders in emergency communications!
Five years ago there were no CERT’s Organizations in northern Ohio, we now have over 30!
I bring this up because we have come so far in disaster preparedness, no matter what you may see or hear.
WE all still have work to do at all levels!
It’s the least we can do for those individuals and families that had a horrible day 78 months ago.
Thank you and be safe!
Regards,
Brian
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February 20, 2008 -
Wow February is almost over, and spring is on its way!
Our current training class is almost half way through, I would like to take an opportunity to welcome them all to our team
Rose Murphy, John Radar, Joan Morando, Karen Gluntz, Bonnie Isaacs, William Kesman, Jeff Kiral, Pam Pickel, Joyce Olds, and Dawn Gardner.
One of the best things about getting to work with new members, is to see there willingness to become involved with the team, This enthusiasm of this group has been tremendous, They have volunteered to help with Financials, Public Speaking, The March 8 and 26 drills. They have signed up for First Aid Training, CPR/AED Training, and to assist at the Safety Fair. They continuously are giving input on many items.
I would like to thank them for they input and enthusiasm.
With the addition of these new members we have turned a corner, for the first time the original class of 2004 will not be in the majority!
So I encourage everyone to stop by a training class or organizational meeting and meet the new members, or the newer members, because they will be the ones deciding the future directions of Parma CERT.
Thank you and be safe!
Regards,
Brian
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January 24, 2008
The start of a new year!
It was December 29th, my last day at work, when I broke out my 2008 desk calendar. I removed the plastic cover and placed it on my desk. Then I looked at my old one, quite a difference, 2008 empty and 2007 full.
Reminds me of Parma CERT, we sure did have a very full 2007. What will be on our 2008 calendar?
Well it has already begun to fill up.
January 19th, eleven new team members began their training. Many are eager to participate in not only the training and call-outs, but have offered to actively participate on the organizational side. What new ideas will they bring to fill our calendar?
We finally have a phone, (440) 465-6559, which will add tremendously to our image and professionalism.
Training for CPR / AED in February is almost full.
Here are some other items, which will be on Parma CERT’s 2008 Calendar
Recruitment, we have 11 members in the January class, lets start filling the July class. And thinking about how we can fill January 2009.
Training, two Basic CERT training courses, CPR /AED and Red Cross Basic First Aid
Communication, we plan to get all our forms on the web site, and planned on a phone, which we have already accomplished!
Financially, we are planning the purchase of several large items, Trailer including licensing, insurance and decals. Propane powered portable generator. Trauma Kit. 36 sets of personal equipment.
We have done the easy part for 2008 setting of our goals, now the hard part starts, accomplishing them.
I ask everyone to help by attending an organizational meeting and offering to help fill our 2008 Calendar?
November 14, 2009 - First my apologies for missing another month.