The August 3, 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 Dozier, South Holt FD; Lachrissa Smith, North Central Carroll FPD; Carissa Thompson, Holts Summit FPD; Kathy Eggen, Johnson County; and Deidre Batliner, Gravois FPD.
Minutes
The minutes of the May 4, 2025, meeting held at Chateau on the Lake, Branson, MO, were read. Rosanna Dozier made a motion that was seconded by Joni Fields to approve the minutes. The motion carried
Financial Report
The FFAM currently has $9,626.63 in its account. Rosanna Dozier made a motion that was seconded by Carissa Thompson to approve the financial report. The motion carried.
Committee Reports
Poster Contest
No reports this month
Membership
90 active members, 12 honorary and 16 departments
Memorial
The memorial will be on October 4-5 at 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. There will be a QR code
Old Business
Stair Climb
Carissa Thompson made a motion seconded by Rosanna Dozier to donate $250 to the stair climb to sponsor one floor, with the offer of sponsoring a second floor if needed. The motion carried.
Scholarship
A motion was made by Joni Fields and seconded by Carissa Thompson to establish a $500 scholarship sponsored by the Auxiliary. A lot of discussion was had on what this will look like. A committee will be established. Joni will work on an application and get it to Jaimie for the website. The motion carried.
New Business:
Memorial
Janet asked for help with the memorial. If you are able to help either on October 4 or 5, both days, please reach out to her.
Larry Jennings informed the group that the Missouri State Fair Fire Department will be demolished prior to our October meeting. The meetings will take place in the Youth Building until the new station is built.
Keagan Wilson had questions about the Auxiliary of the Year.
State Fire Marshal Tim Bean was not in attendance but sent his report about the stair climb.
The next meeting will take place on October 12, 2025, at the Missouri State Fair Youth Building at 9:00 am.
Adjourn
A motion was made by Joni Fields and seconded by Carissa Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 10:41 am. The motion carried.
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