BOARD MEETING MINUTES 8.17.2018 V. Executive Directors Report (Ray Colburn) • Overview of EDC Survey o Not many responded and would like to implement a better way to collaborate o CEU opportunities moving forward o Want more nationally recognized speakers • When Ray took over we were losing $40,000 a year (EDC Event) vs making money now • Attendance was down o Registered and paid but did not show up • Do more “short sessions” to keep attention • Safety and health conference - new venue o B Resort • Working with Frank Babinec to finalize the committee • Conference will kick off Monday morning • FRE program planning committee o Have not determined a keynote speaker yet o Cutting classes down • Engaging with State Fire College to get CEUS • Would like feedback from board members for EDC VI. 2nd Vice President’s Report (Neal DeJesus) No President’s report, just thoughts on EDC • Need to write a RFP for our conference planner o Should never tape signs to boards  Does not see where that is excellence • Need to send out survey via text at / during the conference o Will receive higher percentage rate for feedback • Speakers (well received) o Ben May (great information, delivery was poor)  Comments received back: was tough to sit through o Bill Godfrey was critical of leadership / attacking management / critical of NFPA standard (several comments regarding the standard) • Staff was great! • Don Dowers trying to get seats together for his family, but Dianne did everything she could to not present them with a seat