The February 2, 2025 FFAM Auxiliary meeting was called to order by President Sheri Berendzen, Cole Co FPD at 9:00 am. In attendance were: Joni Fields, Paris Rural FPD; Rosanna Jorgenson, South Holt FD; Lachrissa Smith, North Central Carroll FPD (zoom) ; and Diane Wynne, Galt.
Minutes
The minutes of the December 1, 2024 meeting held at the MO State Fair Fire Station were read. Rosanna Jorgenson made a motion seconded by Carissa Thompston to approve the minutes. The motion carried
Financial Report
$8,422.66
Communications
There were no communications
Committee Reports
Poster Contest
Entries must be turned in by 9:00 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025
Membership
Membership has not changed. 13 honorary members and 109 paid members.
Memorial
October 4 & 5, 2025 in Kingdom City.
Auxiliary of the Year
There have been no nominations for a few years. Joni is working on a new form for the magazine and the website.
Bylaws
Work is being done on the wording
Convention
Convention will be May 2-4, 2025 in Branson. We will have a silent auction. Members should begin collecting items and bring them to convention. If anyone wants to donate, they may reach out to a member or bring it to convention.
Old Business
None
New Business
Funds
Discussion was held on ways to use some of the funds that the auxiliary currently has. A motion was made by Diane Wynne and seconded by Joni Fields to spend up to $1000 for membership “loot” bags for convention.
Membership Cards
Carissa Thompson is working on membership cards to pass out to members.
Adjourn
A motion was made by Joni Fields and seconded by Carissa Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 9:43 am. The motion carried.
FFAM
