Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting

1. Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting Call to Order John Sztykiel, President Monday, March 30, 2009 Call to Order John Sztykiel, President

2. Call to Order Salute to USA and Canada Opening remarks Invocation Honorarium Introduction of corporate sponsor Introduction of Board, guests and honorary members, new members, first-time attendees

3. Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting Roll Call Greg Kozey, Secretary

4. Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting Proof of Notice of Meeting Greg Kozey, Secretary

5. Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting Review and Enter Minutes Greg Kozey, Secretary

6. Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting Official Welcome John Sztykiel

7. Why FAMA – WIFM? Increased industry wisdom Networking Ability to affect positive change within government or other associations that may impact us Enjoyment 7 John Sztykiel

8. Official Welcome St. Augustine Fire Chief Mike Arnold John Sztykiel

9. Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting Self-Introduction Of Members Peter Darley, Vice President

10. Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting Anti-Trust Guidelines / Non-Discrimination Policy Jim Juneau, Legal Counsel

11. Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting Treasurer’s Report Grady North, Treasurer

12. Treasurer’s Report Change in Net Worth • 3% Decrease for 2008 • However, spending increased by 29% over 2007

13. Treasurer’s Report The budget for 2009 expense is approximately the same as for 2008.

14. Treasurer’s Report

15. Treasurer’s Report

16. Treasurer’s Report Financial / Performance-to-Budget Report Review of 2009 adopted budget

17. Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting Board of Directors Report John Sztykiel

18. Change is Now the Only Constant • Society, markets, and business models are changing, as tomorrow will be different from today 18 John Sztykiel

19. ER Data Drivers – Market Evolution • Pumps are now used less than 5% of the time • NFPA is committed to ambulance inclusion • Global…86% of the world population will live in emerging markets by 2050 • Green…$104 billion dollars are expected to be spent by U.S. consumers on Green goods and services in 2008 • Attractive exchange rate vs Euro • There are substantial state and federal programs that encourage alternative fuel use 19 John Sztykiel

20. More than 900 mayors have signed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, in which cities pledge to reduce carbon emissions by 7% below 1990 levels by 2012. The agreement now represents more than 81 million Americans Fire departments respond to a call for help every 1.4 seconds “There are 120,000 fewer volunteer firefighters under the age of 40 today than 20 years ago.”(Source: National Volunteer Fire Council) ER Data Drivers – Market Evolution 20 John Sztykiel

21. Every 5 minutes in the United States, 23 adults are turning 65 and by 2030 that number will double. Within 10 years, almost 50 million Americans will be over 65, and for the first time in our history, the elderly will outnumber children under age 5. Federal funding “President Bush’s fiscal year 2009 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) represents $50.5 billion in funding, which is an increase of 6.8% over the 2008 fiscal year level – excluding funds provided in emergency supplemental funding.” (Source: Department of Homeland Security) Approximately 54% (or 67,000) of all fire trucks are greater than 15 years old ER Data Drivers – Market Evolution 21 John Sztykiel

22. 25,400 fire departments (82% of 31,000) do not have an aerial waterway device 16,000 ER accidents per year or 44 per day Wildfires 9.3 million acres burned in 2007 4.5 million acres have burned in 2008 YTD Reduction in state and local budgets “States ended fiscal year 2007 with $66.8 billion in their coffers—down from the $81.0 billion the previous year. Balances are expected to drop again in fiscal 2008 to $51.2 billion, a drop of 37% vs fiscal 2006.”(Source: State of the States 2008) ER Data Drivers – Market Evolution 22 John Sztykiel

23. Product / Market Evolution Note: As the price of trucks go up, the number of units purchased goes down. What will happen with 2010 emissions? NFPA 1901, 2010 emission – avg cost increase $10,000 to $25,000/ vehicle 23 John Sztykiel

24. 2009 Major Initiatives • All standing committees • Provide clear vision • Provide tools for accountability • Board liaisons to committees • Identify Top 3 priorities • Alignment with other committees to ensure execution 24 John Sztykiel

25. 2009 Major Initiatives • Key Committees – 2009 • GAC • Long-range planning • Marketing • Membership • Technical 25 John Sztykiel

26. 2009 Major Initiatives • White Paper / 1901 Cycle – Tech Committee • Membership growth and retention (WIFM) • Increased industry wisdom • Networking • Ability to affect positive change within government or other associations that may impact us • Enjoyment 26 John Sztykiel

27. Why FAMA? Increased industry wisdom Mr. Ben May – Speaker, Consultant and Writer on the dynamics of marketing the fire service to the public. 27 John Sztykiel

28. Spring Meeting 28 John Sztykiel

29. Since 1993 Number of members attending is up 64% Cost per meeting fee is down 36% Cost per hotel room is up 69% Great performance Bob Grimaldi Past/current FAMA Boards Meeting Planning Committee Spring Meeting 29 John Sztykiel

30. 2009 Major Initiatives • Long-range plan (years) • Objectives • Initiatives • Organizational chart • Revenue stream • Improve strategic relationships with other associations • Ambulances – FAMA’s position – clarify 30 John Sztykiel

31. Why a Long-Range Plan? Today, the FAMA president works an extra 3 to 7 hrs/wk Board member – 1 to 5 hrs/wk Committee chairs – 1 to 3 hrs/wk President, Board members, committee chairs all utilize people within their own firms Federal governments (Canada and U.S.) greater involvement and opportunity State/provincial process just starting Markets are changing now, global vs just U.S. and Canada in the past Membership has higher expectations 31 John Sztykiel

32. John Sztykiel’s Conclusion Long term, an all-volunteer process is unsustainable Long term, the current revenue process will not sustain the association Society evolves and markets evolve FAMA has and must continue to evolve 32 John Sztykiel

33. Ambulance Companies & NTEA Members 33 *FAMA member John Sztykiel

34. Ambulance Companies & NTEA Members 34 *FAMA member John Sztykiel

35. FAMA / NFPA / Ambulances Hooray – FAMA has a seat on the NFPA Technical Committee on Ambulances Jack McLoughlin is FAMA’s principal representative! 35 John Sztykiel

36. Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting Break

37. Bylaws Committee Bill Bruns, Chair Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting

38. Mission Statement To maintain the Association’s Bylaws in an efficient, effective, and updated condition for the use of the Association’s members. Bylaws

39. Committee Members William Bruns – Chair George Goros – Vice Chair Jim Currin Tom Garrity Mike Grimes Jeff Hunke Tim Thuemling Rob Wertz Bylaws

40. Reporting Requirements • 2009 budget – none • Mission statement – no change • 2009 goals • Update Bylaws with two known amendments at Spring Meeting • Review and update Bylaws as necessary • Provide support the Board Bylaws

41. Bylaws Amendment Process Committee prepares amendment Legal reviews Board reviews Mailed to membership NLT 30 days prior to meeting Approval by 2/3 of members present, if there is a quorum Bylaws

42. First Proposed Amendment • Section 3.5 currently reads: • “Termination of membership in FAMA for any reason whatsoever, including resignation, suspension or expulsion shall operate as a release of all the terminating member’s right, title, equity, and interest in the property and other assets of FAMA, including any and all dues paid by that member.” Bylaws

43. First Proposed Amendment (cont’d) • Section 3.5 amendment in italics: • “Termination of membership in FAMA for any reason whatsoever, including resignation, suspension, expiration of membership or expulsion shall operate as a release of all the terminating member’s right, title, equity, and interest in the property and other assets of FAMA, including any and all dues paid by that member.” Bylaws

44. Second Proposed Amendment • Section 4.3 currently reads: • “A member whose membership in FAMA is terminated for any reason (including but not limited to resignation, suspension or expulsion) shall not be entitled to a refund of any amounts paid as dues or assessments and shall not be relieved of any obligation to pay its share of debts or liabilities…” Bylaws

45. Second Proposed Amendment(cont’d) • Section 4.3 currently reads italics: • “A member whose membership in FAMA is terminated for any reason (including but not limited to resignation, suspension, expiration of membership or expulsion) shall not be entitled to a refund of any amounts paid as dues or assessments and shall not be relieved of any obligation to pay its share of debts or liabilities…” Bylaws

46. Conclusion ANY QUESTIONS ? THANK YOU Bylaws

47. Governmental Affairs Committee Mike Power, Chair Spring 2009 FAMA Meeting

48. Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) GAC

49. GAC Mission The Governmental Affairs Committee is to be the primary vehicle through which FAMA and FEMSA will establish and maintain the reputation as a leader and strategic partner at the federal government level as it relates to Emergency Rescue, Fire Apparatus, and Homeland Security. GAC

50. GAC Members FAMA Mike Power (Co-Chair) Oshkosh/Pierce George Goros (Treasurer) United Plastic Fabricating Ken Creese Sutphen David Reid Spartan Motors Stephan Thibault CET Fire Pumps Canadian Chair FEMSA John Granby (Co-Chair) Lion Apparel Doug Bonney Kochek Co., Inc. Bill Latta RESQTEC Steve Lawrence Safety Outfitters, LLC John McNulty Municipal Emergency Svcs. Mike Natchipolsky Firehouse.com GAC