GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES Thursday, September 8th, 2011

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CFFCA President Jim White opened the regular CFFCA meeting at 11:55pm. The Roll Call sign-in journal confirmed that a quorum was present under the adopted bylaws to conduct official business and voting matters. John Pedalino [FDNY ret] performed door duty collecting lunch payments, 50/50 ticket sales, and CFFCA Challenge Coin sales for the Secretary/Treasurer. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: President White informed the membership in attendance that the primary focus of today’s meeting will be that of 9-11 Ten Years of Remembrance. The ORDER of business was announced as follows:

1. Special Program at NOON in the Hilton’s Main Lobby for the Unveiling of the Hilton’s 9-11 Memorial Display. 2. Reconvene Business Meeting back in Royal Palm Ballroom at around 12:30pm. 3. Buffet Lunch Served. 4. Short Business Meeting – Approval of Consent Agenda and Good of the Organization Announcements. 5. 9-11 Reflection and Sharing of Remembrances – Round Table. 6. Visitation and Adjournment.

Member Agencies/Corp Partners Attending (17 Agencies + 2 Corp Partners + 2 Guest Agencies): Altamonte Springs [ret], FDNY [ret], Winter Park, Sanford, St. Cloud, Osceola County, Leesburg, Orange County, Titusville, Lake Mary, Lake County, Umatilla, Orlando, Seminole County, Tavares, GOAA, and Winter Garden. CORPORATE: TargetSafety, ETR, and Blauer. GUEST AGENCIES: Belfor Property Restoration, Inc. Members and Guests Present (27 Members + 6 Guests): Steve Gaston, John Pedalino, Jim White, Craig Radzak, Bill Johnston, Dave Thomas, Bob Sorenson, Kevin Bowman, Dan McAvoy, Thomas Rullo, Diane Ashe, Chuck Bogle, Craig Haun, John Jolliff, Jeff Benway, Peter Orlando, Rick Fudge, John Miller, Chad Williamson, Mark Oakes, Richard Keith, Leeanna Mims, Duane Kann, Jim Walsh, John Williamson, Mark Austin, and Ragan Vandegriff. GUESTS: FF Ernest Singleton [Sanford FD Honor Guard], Webb Epperson [Sanford FD Honor Guard], Commander Robert Johansmeyer [ASPD], Melissa Prigg [Belfor], Richard Turner [Belfor], and Brian Carberry [ETR]. SPECIAL PROGRAM: The Hilton presented a program and short ceremony with the unveiling of their Tenth Anniversary 9-11 Memorial Display honoring all victims of the September 1

st, 2001 with special recognition and honors given to the FALLEN first

responders on that fateful day a decade ago. The Master of Ceremony was Andrew Jones “AJ”, Convention Service Director at the Hilton. Speakers included Jim White – CFFCA President, John Williamson – FFCA President, and John Pedalino – FDNY [ret] representing the We Will Never Forget 9-11 Foundation, Inc. and the Central Florida FDNY Retirees Association. Sanford FD Honor Guard members performed the unveiling followed by CFFCA Chaplain Ragan Vandegriff giving the Benediction and Dedication Prayer. The program concluded with the playing of Amazing Grace by Orlando FD Bag Pipe Player. Special 9-11 Ten Years of Remembrance Coins were presented to each program speaker, SFD Honor Guard, and OFD Bag Piper in special recognition of their program participation. After public viewing of the 9-11 Memorial and photo opportunities, the CFFCA membership returned to the meeting room for lunch and business meeting. NOTE: Copy of Program and Press Release attached to minutes for the record. 9-11 Ten Years of Remembrance Coin: Several CFFCA members inquired about how to purchase the special 9-11 Ten Year Anniversary Coin. The supplier of the coin is September11TenYears.Com with the direct LINK to the coin on their website as follows: http://www.september11tenyears.com/9_11_10th_Anniversary_Multi_Agency_Coin_p/c40.htm.

[Roll-in Lunch Buffet Served to all in attendance]

Recognition of Guests: Two [2] Sanford Honor Guard members were introduced and welcomed by Deputy Chief Radzak. Chief Jolliff introduced and welcomed two [2] representatives from Belfor Property Restoration, Inc. and ASPD Commander Robert Johansmeyer.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES Thursday, September 8th, 2011

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Consent Agenda (listed below as approved by the BOD) presented to the general membership with handouts provided on each table for membership review and vote.

August 11

th Consent Agenda

1. Approval of General Meeting Minutes August 11th, 2011.

Motion to approve September consent agenda was made by Chief Craig Haun, seconded by Division Chief Rick Fudge. Motion approved by unanimous vote of the membership present. Note: 50/50 was collected in the amount of $46 with $23 going to the ticket winner (Danny McAvoy] and $23 of the remaining 50/50 balance going to the CFFCA Treasury. Good of the Organization: President White provided the membership with an update reminder on the First Baptist Church of Orlando’s 9-11 Programs scheduled for Saturday, September 10

th 6:30pm and Sunday, September 11

th at 9am

and again at 10:45am. A First Responders reception follows each repeated 9-11 program. Special Acknowledgements and Recognition: President White presented a CFFCA Challenge Coin to the attending Honor Guard members [FF Epperson and FF Singleton] from SFD and the OFD Bag Pipe Player [District Chief Austin]. Sharing of 9-11 Stories and Remembrances: President White opened the floor to those who wished to share any experiences or stories of 9-11. Several attendees shared their thoughts and stories.

Hearing no further business from the floor and at the call of the president - President White adjourned the meeting at 1:25pm without motion.

HILTON – ORLANDO/ALTAMONTE SPRINGS Presents

“Ten Years of Remembrance”

VENUE

Hilton – Orlando/Altamonte Springs

Main Lobby Area

350 So. Northlake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

DATE and TIME

Thursday, September 8th, 2011 at 12 Noon

PRE-PROGRAM ACTIVITY DETAIL [11:50AM]

Colors POSTED [US and State Flags]

Sanford Fire Department – HONOR GUARD Standing at Ceremonial Guard

Orlando Fire Department – Bag Piper Posted Adjacent to Display Area

9-11 Memorial Display DRAPED

Speaker Podium Set – adjacent to 9-11 Display with Colors Posted

PROGRAM ITINERARY

Welcome, Introductions, and Special Acknowledgements

Andrew Jones – Hilton Convention Service Manager

A Decade of Remembrance

Jim White, President – Central Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association

Special Remarks by John Williamson, President – Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association

Remarks by John Pedalino [FDNY ret]

Director – We Will Never Forget 9-11 Foundation, Inc. and representing Central FL FDNY Retirees Assoc.

Unveiling of the 9-11 Memorial Display and World Trade Center Fragment

Hilton Officials assisted by the Sanford Fire Department’s Honor Guard

A “Call for a Moment of Silence in Remembrance” and Benediction

Chaplain Ragan Vandegriff, Central Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association

Conclusion of Program – OFD Bag Piper Playing Amazing Grace – Public Viewing

MEDIA ALERT

MEDIA CONTACT: Frank Cirrincione, General Manager Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs 407-830-1985 fcirrincione@cooperhotels.com

9-11 Ten Year Anniversary Memorial Display – Unveiling Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs

Special Display Will Feature a World Trade Center Steel Fragment WHEN: Thursday, September 8th, 2011 12:00 Noon – 12:30PM WHERE: Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs 350 S. Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs [Main Lobby Area] WHAT: A ceremony will be held at the hotel in our main lobby area to honor the fallen multi-agency first responders on 9-11 and those currently protecting and serving their communities throughout our homeland. This inside memorial display is being dedicated on this tenth year anniversary in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 11, United Airlines Flight 175, American Airlines Flight 77 and United Flight 93 on that horrific day in our nation’s history. Special invitees and dignitaries consist of the Central Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association represented by President Jim White, the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association represented by President John Williamson, Seminole County Fire Rescue Department represented by Chief Leeanna Mims, Altamonte Springs Police Department represented by Chief Bob Merchant, and the President of the local FDNY 343 Organization and the Past President of the Central Florida FDNY Retirees Association, along with members of the Central Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association and other attending first responders. The memorial display will be proudly and permanently located in the hotel lobby. WHY: As part of a 9-11 tribute and a Decade of Remembrance, the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs “Blue Energy Committee” through its community outreach function has been planning a memorial dedicated to first responders. Andrew Jones, Convention Service Manager and committee team leader, headed up this project and acquired [on loan] a piece of steel from “Ground Zero” at the World Trade Center for the memorial display from the “We Shall Never Forget 9-11 Foundation, Inc.” located in the Central Florida area. PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Sanford Fire Department’s Honor Guard [standing POST] will assist in the unveiling of the memorial display along with the dignitaries in attendance making a few remarks. Program will conclude with a “Prayer of Dedication” and Amazing Grace played by an Orlando Fire Department Bag Piper.

CONTACT: Frank Cirrincione, General Manager Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs 407-830-1985 fcirrincione@cooperhotels.com

9-11 Ten Year Anniversary Memorial Display is Unveiled at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs

Special Display Features a World Trade Center Steel Fragment Altamonte Springs, Florida September 8, 2011 – A memorial display was unveiled today at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs honoring the fallen multi-agency first responders on 9-11 and those currently protecting and serving their communities throughout our homeland. Located in the hotel lobby, the memorial was dedicated on this tenth year anniversary in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 11, United Airlines Flight 175, American Airlines Flight 77 and United Flight 93 on that horrific day in our nation’s history. Special invitees and dignitaries in attendance included the Central Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association represented by President Jim White, the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association represented by President John Williamson, Seminole County Fire Rescue Department represented by Chief Leeanna Mims, Altamonte Springs Police Department represented by Chief Bob Merchant, and the President of the local FDNY 343 Organization and the Past President of the Central Florida FDNY Retirees Association, along with members of the Central Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association and other attending first responders. “The memorial display idea was conceived by the hotel’s ‘Blue Energy Committee’ led by Andrew Jones, the hotel’s convention service manager,” said Frank Cirrincione, general manager of the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs. “Our community outreach team decided to create a memorial, and Andrew acquired [on loan] a piece of steel from ‘Ground Zero’ for the memorial from the ‘We Shall Never Forget 9-11 Foundation, Inc.’ located in the Central Florida area.” The memorial display will be proudly and permanently on display at the hotel, and the public is invited to view it 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs is located at 350 S. Northlake Blvd. For more information on the hotel visit www.altamontehilton.com.

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