Peninsula Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, 8 June 2009
Board of Directors:
Gretchen Wilbert, Former Mayor of Gig Harbor (June 2010)
Tonya Lee (June 2010)
Alana Byrum (June 2010)
Hugh McMillan (June 2010)
Officers
General Chair: Dave Watson (June 2009)
Vice-Chair: Marv Nauman (June 2009)
Secretary: Jeanne Roberts (June 2009)
Treasurer: Don Lee (June 2009)
Presiding / Conducting: Dave Watson, General Chair
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Board of Directors: Tonya Lee, Hugh McMillan
Committee Members: Don Lee, Dave Watson, Hal Roberts, Jeanne Roberts, Davina Nolton, Keith Stiles, Sue Watson, Marvin Nauman, Debbie Bailey
Called to order: 1:00 p.m.
REPORTS
Minutes of April 13, 2009 meeting were approved as distributed.
Treasurer’s report accepted as distributed showing a balance of $6407.13 as of June 8. Don reported sales of barrels in the amount of $2525.00; current inventory of 30 plus barrels. Don reported that Gig Harbor has decided to do its’ own preparation for disaster.
Committees
1. KGHP: Keith reported the radio station is doing well, receiving calls from all over the world. There will be Equipment needs in the next six months—everything is getting old. He said that amateur radio support is one thing that can continue in spite of disaster and chaos, and operators can be identified by zip code.
Re the $5000.00 still encumbered for equipment (see minutes September 2008) Since we need to actually Spend some funds to keep with the spirit of a non-profit organization Dave suggested that Keith find a target for us to commit at least #3000.00 of these funds. He will bring back an option for the September meeting.
2. Davina reported that St. Anthony’s table top exercise is finished. They will need volunteers October 21st for earthquake exercise. They have opened 16 beds.
Community Events
Debbie brought flyers on upcoming events in Pierce County:
June 27 Harbor Place Health Fair at Cottesmore
July 16 for all participants in County Earthquake exercise at Oasis of Hope Center
August 17 Shake-n-Quake - Pierce county
October 17 Bates Technical College Emergency Management Preparedness Day
Election of Officers
The slate of officers was reelected for another term.
ADJOURNED: 2:00 pm
