09/15/97

SEPT. 1997 FLORIDA 2 DMAT NEWSLETTER


The Sept 6th Training (classroom)exercise was a big success. 27 members attended and were happy to announce that 8 members of Florida 3 (Tampa) attended. It was a full day of lecture/hands on with hazmat, NBC incidents,radio communication, triage/tagging ,logistics, CISM, medical equipment and administrative updates . For those who did not attend you missed a valuable day. Although Bill Bishop got Dominos to contribute pizzas there were still some who braved the MREs. Wink TV shot footage of the application of the NBC gear and we were on the 7 & 11 PM news. Good job to all who were involved with the exercise. After the exercise a group (including the Fl 3 team) went to Applebees Rest. to dine and enjoy each others company. Great Day!!! A big "Thank you" to the members who attended.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS TEAM MEETINGS


The next three executive meeting dates will be replaced with team meetings. This will be a great opportunity for all members to become more involved in the team. The executive committee will have openings in subcommittee positions for those who are interested. This is your team. Be a part of it.

OCT. 6TH MONDAY PORT CHARLOTTE ARC BUILDING 7PM NOV. 3RD MONDAY CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL ,CLASSROOM B 7PM DEC. 1ST MONDAY PORT CHARLOTTE ARC BUILDING 7PM


What is the value of one member? Ten little members standing in a line. One disliked the president, then there were nine. Nine ambitious members offered to work late. One forgot her promise, then there were eight. Eight creative members had ideas good as heaven. One lost enthusiasm, then there were seven. Seven loyal members got into a fix. They quarreled over programs, and then there were six. Six members remained with spirit and drive. One moved away, then there were five. Five steadfast members wished there were more. One became indifferent, then there were four. Four cheerful members who never disagree til one complained of meetings; then there were three. Three eager members. What do they do? One got discouraged, then there were two. Two lonely members; our rhyme nearly done. One joined a bridge club, then there was one. One faithful member was feeling rather blue- Met with a neighbor, then there were two. Two earnest members, each enrolled one more-Doubling their number, and then there were four. Four determined members just couldnt wait- til each won another, then there were eight! Eight excited members sign up 16 or more. In another six verses, therell be a thousand twenty-four. Remeber this poem whenever you think "what can I do- Im only one person". Orientation Class Sept 29th 7PM Cape Coral Hospital Classroom B -pass the word.. We were placed on standby for Hurricane Erika. Rhode Island DMAT was unable to commit so were asked to step in to that position. Reminder October is our month as 1st out for the East Coast. Reminder Dec 5,6,7th State Exercise-more to come. Visit our webpage at www.oocities.org/hotsprings/7093 At the last Executive meeting it was voted to purchase a telephone dialer to be used to call up members for deployment-also to be used for information purposes-the computer program has been ordered. Also a new design for the team shirts has been approved and you can order new ones by calling Audrey at 941-627-1849 or e-mail ABS1130@aol.com. The older ones are still approved for use. For those who did not attend the recent exercise you will find enclosed in this newsletter a copy of your field activity- it will show A) that you have attended a good number of the exercises or B) that you have not contributed to the teams existence. (PS For those who are new to the team your short list in taken into consideration). We value each and every member on the team but we need practice as a team to be efficient in the field upon deployment. Remember also it is your obligation to provide Admin with your current address, phone number and upon every renewal date to send a copy of your license. It is impossible for us to track down 100 members. Your updated file will place you in a more favorable position to be deployed. Please take the time to complete and mail the bottom portion of this newsletter and return. Also for the members who have kept up to date on supplying Admin the information mentioned and for paying dues we add a BIG THANK YOU. REMINDER: Name___________________________________________________________ Any address change_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Phone Number current_______________________________Cellular_____________________________ ___ Pager____________________________________E Mail____________________________________ DMAT uniforms (PLEASE look in your closet for us) NUMBER_____& SIZES___________JACKETS__________________PANTS____________________ Current copy of license/certificate_________________ Dues $12.00_____________________ (we try not to beg for dues but if every member paid yearly we would have $1,200.00 yearly to buy equipment., etc.-think about it). Do you wish to become inactive or drop your membership?____________________ (We hope you do not fill this line in). Any questions please call Connie, Admin Officer 941-549-7893 or email clbowles@aol.com or Gary Lindbergh U.C. 941-476-8547-pager or email LindberghG@aol.com or Audrey at above info.
Please return to: C Bowles,RN, ADMIN Officer 1153 SE 32nd Terrace Cape Coral, Fl. 33904
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