The meeting was called to order by President LeClaire at 1608 hours.

Following a salute to the flag and a moment of silence, a quorum call was taken.

Welcoming everyone was the Host, Chief Joseph Kane, who thanked all for coming. He also thanked St. George’s community for the arrangements for the meeting.

There were no Advocate Members in attendance.

The minutes of the previous meetings were printed and made available at meeting. A MOTION (Kane/Wiggin) to accept them as printed, carried unanimously.

Deputy Carrier read the financial report. A MOTION (Burr/Lambert) to accept it carried unanimously.

Applications for Membership: Chief Lemire read two applications for first reading.

It was also reported that the Board approved Life Memberships for Richard Pauley; Stephen Allen; Richard Seigel and George Sykes.

Chief LeClaire reported on the following:

• Governor’s Office call to notify us of the nomination of Col. Barthelmes to replace Commissioner Flynn.
• Several bills that the Association has been tracking and acting on.

Chief Murray for the Legislative Committee also assisted in reporting on the status of the several bills.

Fire Marshal William Degnan submitted his yearly report of activities and highlighted several areas.

Other business was deferred until the Annual Meeting in April.

A motion to adjourn carried unanimously at 1650 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

Chief Brent T. Lemire, Retired
Secretary, NHAFC