Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania 2009 Convention

Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania

2009Convention

September 23-26, 2009King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Wednesday, September 23, 200911:30 AM Golf Tournament w/ 12:30 PM start Spring Hollow Golf Club3:00 PM Registration Opens7:00 PM Committee Meetings – Crowne Plaza Hotel8:00 PM Executive Board Meeting – Crowne Plaza HotelThursday September 24, 2009 8:00 AM Registration Opens - Crowne Plaza Hotel 9:00 AM Convention Opening Ceremonies - Crowne Plaza Hotel10:00 AM General Session meeting11:00 AM Business Session11:30 AM Lunch (on your own) 1:00 PM Memorial Service 2:30 PM Nomination of Officers 2:30 PM Keynote Speaker – B/C John Salka, FDNY 3:15 PM Fire Prevention Speaker – “obie the Fireman” 4:00 PM Awards Presentation – Individual & Group Performance Awards 4:30 PM Business Session & Nomination 5:30 PM Goosenecker meeting - Convention meeting room 6:00 PM Auxiliary Dinner – Crowne Plaza Hotel 6:30 PM Goosenecker’s Parade 7:00 PM Goosenecker’s Dinner – King of Prussia FC Social Hall

FOR MORE INFO go to www.kpvfc.com and click on the 2009 convention tab!

CONVENTION SCHEDULE - TENTATIVE

Friday, September 25, 2009 8:00 AM Registration Opens - Crowne Plaza Hotel 9:00 AM General Session meeting - Crowne Plaza Hotel10:00 AM Auxiliary meeting - Crowne Plaza Hotel10:30 AM Awards Presentation – Scholarships Awards11:00 AM Keynote Speaker – J. Gordon Routley 12:00 Noon Lunch (on your own)12:00 Noon to 7 PM Exhibits Open

EXHIBITORS WILL BE PROVIDING INFORMATION ON PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CRITICAL TO PROVIDING YOUR SERVICES. VISIT AND CHAT WITH THEM FROM NOON TO 7PM ON FRIDAY. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE.

1:00 PM General Session meeting – Crowne Plaza Hotel 2:00 PM Awards Presentation – Fire Prevention/Education Awards 3:00 PM Installation of Officers 3:15 PM Awards Presentation – Remaining Awards 5:00 PM Executive Board meeting 7:00 PM President’s Dinner – Crowne Plaza Hotel 7:30 PM – 11 PM Open House at King of Prussia Fire Co. Allendale Rd. Station

Saturday, September 26, 20097:30 AM – 11 AM Parade Registration7:30 AM – Noon Judging Performed by Eastern States Judges AssociationApparatus judging will be completed by noon. Judges will be in the line of march to monitor performance 12:00 PM Parade Starts Awards Presentation (2 hours after conclusion of parade)

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HOTELS

Headquarters Hotel Crowne Plaza - Valley Forge

260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406$124 per night plus taxes

Additional HotelsBest Western Hotel King of Prussia

Gulph Road & Rt. 202, King of Prussia, PA 19406$115 per night plus taxes

Sleep Inn440 American Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406

$112 per night plus taxes

Dolce Hotel 301 West DeKalb Pike King of Prussia, Pa 19406

$129 single or double

Hampton Inn Plymouth Meeting 2055 Chemical Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

$129 single or double

Comfort Inn Valley Forge 550 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406

$99 and $149

Holiday Inn Express260 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406


Park Ridge at Valley Forge480 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406


Reservations will be made by visiting the Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau website and clicking on the web link established for the 2009 State Firefighters Convention reservations.

NOTE: HOTEL RESERVATIONS WILL NOT BE TAKEN DIRECT AND MUST BE MADE THROUGH VALLEY FORGE VISITORS AND CONVENTION CENTER WEBSITE AFTER OCTOBER 15, 2008

REFER TO LINK ON KING OF PRUSSIA FIRE CO. WEBSITEwww.kpvfc.com and click on the 2009 convention tab!



Name ___________________________________________________ Last First Initial

Address ___________________________________________________

City ________________________________State ______ ZIP _______

Home Phone __________________ Work Phone ____________________Email _________________________________

Fire Company/Department/Organization:____________________________

City/Town ____________________________________________________

Check One: _____ F.A.S.P. Member _____ F.A.S.P. Officer

_____ F.A.S.P. Auxiliary _____ F.A.S.P. Committee Member

Registration Fee: Advance Registration = $3 per personRegistration at Convention = $6 per person

Make Checks payable to 2009 FASP ConventionSend registration form and check to: 2009 FASP Convention

KPVFCP.O. Box 62105King of Prussia, PA 19406

CONVENTION REGISTRATION


THURSDAY 2:30 PM – KEYNOTE PRESENTATION - Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom “Fire Service Leadership”John Salka, B/C FDNY Nationally recognized fire service leadership speaker, John Salka will provide his views of fire service leadershipin today’s emergency services. THURSDAY 3:15 PM – Fire Safety Presentation- Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom“Obie The Fireman”Dennis Ober Fireman Ober uses a clown costume to present fire safety information to promote prevention starts in the home.

FRIDAY 9 AM – KPVFD Allendale Road Station Training Center (main station above apparatus floor)“NIMS Certification Course”James Gallagher, A/C King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Co.Need the basic NIMS class??? – here’s your chance

FRIDAY 9 AM - KPVFC Allendale Road Station Social Room “Recruitment & Retention for Emergency Services Workshop”Chuck Van Natter, VFIS Education SpecialistThe Fire Service continues to lose firefighters, - Why? This session will review the USFA report on recruitment and retention and offer thoughts on building your team.

FRIDAY 11 AM - KPVFD Allendale Road Station Training Center (main station above apparatus floor) “Grant Writing”Kevin Foote, Regional Manager, Cornerstone Administrative ServicesThis session will review grant writing techniques from government, corporate and foundation sources. Learn where to get funds and how to get them.

FRIDAY 11 AM KPVFC Allendale Road Station Social Room“Highway Safety for First Responders” Steve Austin, Responder Safety Institute & Alan Baldwin, PA Turnpike Commission Do you know what to do if your company officer orders you to "Get the traffic" at an incident scene. Traffic control is not just for Fire Police any more. The safety of all responders at roadway incidents depends on responders knowing the proper methods to control traffic. Chief Allen Baldwin Incident Manager of the PA Turnpike is the instructor. This is a tested course and includes an outdoor session. A Flagger Certificate will be issued to all who successfully complete the course. Course is open to all members of the fire service, law enforcement, EMS, towing and recovery and DOT personnel.

FRIDAY 1 PM – KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom“Why Looking Backwards Keeps Us from Moving Forward”J. Gordon Routley, Lead Investigator Charleston SC Sofa Works Fire The Fire Service continues to lose firefighters, - Why? Join Gordon as he discusses the struggle between progress and tradition in the fire service which defines why looking backward keeps us from moving forward.

FRIDAY All Day – Crowne Plaza Convention Hall Reception area “Distance Education for the Fire Service”Hands on Demonstrations - Kyle Kachele, Target Safety

VISIT THE “LEARNING CENTER” NOON-7PM – OVER 60 EXHIBITS CROWNE PLAZA CONVENTION CENTER

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PARADE ROUTE


1. Best appearing Fire Company in uniform with not less than thirty-five (35) members marching with music of not less than ten (10) musicians of any type: 1st Prize - $1,000 and trophy 2nd Prize - $500 and trophy. 2. Best appearing Fire Company in uniform, with less than thirty-five (35) members marching, with music of not less than ten (10) musicians of any type 1st Prize - $600 and trophy 2nd Prize - $400 and trophy 3rd Prize - $200 and trophy

3. Best appearing Fire Department in uniform, with not less than thirty-five (35) members marching, with music of not less than ten (10) musicians of any type: 1st Prize - $1,000 and trophy 2nd Prize - $500 and trophy

4. Best appearing Fire Department in uniform with less than thirty-five (35) members marching, with not less than ten (10) musicians of any type: 1st Prize - $600 and trophy 2nd Prize - $400 and trophy 3rd Prize - $200 and trophy

5. Best Appearing Ladies Auxiliary in uniform and marching 1st Prize - $500 and trophy 2nd Prize - $200 and trophy 3rd Prize - $100 and trophy

6. Best appearing Band with not less than fifteen (15) members of any type of Musical instruments. 1st Prize - $600 and trophy 2nd Prize - $300 and trophy 3rd Prize - $100 and trophy

7. Best appearing FireDepartment/Company in uniform and marching with more than thirty-five (35) members without music. 1st Prize - Trophy 2nd Prize - Trophy 3rd Prize – Trophy

8. Best appearing Fire Department/Company in uniform and marching with less than thirty-five (35) members. 1st Prize - Trophy 2nd Prize – Trophy

9. Best Appearing Pumper 2000 to 2009 1st Prize - Trophy 2nd Prize – Trophy

Just added: Antique Vehicles – non fire apparatus 1st Prize - Trophy 2nd Prize - Trophy 3rd Prize – Trophy

10. Best Appearing Pumper 1990 to 1999 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

11. Best Appearing Pumper 1980 to 1989 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

12. Best Appearing Ladder Truck (aerial Ladder) 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

13. Best Appearing Aerial Platform 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

14. Best Appearing Squirt/Telesquirt 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

15. Best Appearing Tanker (over 2,000 gallons of water) 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

16. Best Appearing Tanker (under 2,000 gallons of water) 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

17. Best Appearing Brush Truck 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

18. Best Appearing EMS Unit- BLS (Basic Life Support Transport) 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

19. Best Appearing EMS Unit – ALS (Advanced Life Support Transport) 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

20. Best Appearing EMS Unit – Non-transporting unit 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

21. Best Appearing Fire Police Unit 1st Prize - Trophy 2nd Prize – Trophy 3rd Prize – Trophy

22. Best Appearing Heavy Rescue 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

23. Best Appearing Light Rescue 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

24. Best Appearing Special Service Vehicle (e.g. Spill Control, Haz-Mat, Air Cascade, Salvage, Utility, Canteen,

Lighting) 1st Prize -& 2nd Prize – Trophies

25. Best Appearing Specialty Unit (as determined by the judges) 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

26. Best Appearing Motorized Antique Unit, Fire Company/Department Owned(no requirement for PA owned) 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

27. Best Appearing Motorized Antique Unit, Privately Owned 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

28. Best Appearing Non-Motorized Antique Fire Company/Department Owned (no requirement for PA owned) 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

29. Best Appearing Non-Motorized Antique Privately Owned 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

30. Best Appearing Black over Red Painted Fire Apparatus 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

31. Best Appearing Pierce Manufactured Fire Apparatus 1st Prize – Trophy

32. Best Appearing Fire Prevention Float and/or display 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

33. Best Appearing Dalmation 1st Prize & 2nd Prize – Trophies

34. Longest Distance Traveled 1st Prize - Trophy

35. Out of State – Best Appearing Pumper 1st Prize - Trophy

36. Out of State – Best Appearing Aerial 1st Prize - Trophy

37. Our of State – Best Appearing Tanker 1st Prize – Trophy

38. Out of State - Best Appearing Rescue Truck

1st Prize – Trophy

39. Out of State Best Appearing EMS Unit

1st Prize – Trophy

40. Out of state - Best Appearing Fire Department

marching with music of any type 1st Prize - $500 and trophy 2nd Prize - $250 and trophy

41. Out of state – Best Appearing Fire Department

marching without music 1st Prize & 2nd Prize -

Trophies 42. Judges Choice 1st Prize - Trophy

PARADE REGISTRATION

Submit to: 2009 FASP Convention PARADE REGISTRATION P.O. Box 62105 King of Prussia, PA 19406

Organization _____________________________________________Address _________________________________________________City ___________________ State ___________ ZIP _____Contact Person _____________________________Phone _________________ Email _____________________Check One _____ FASP Member _____ Non-FASP Member _____ Out of State

Marching Category Number _____ Marching Unit Name _________________Estimated No. of Marchers _____ With music ____ Yes _____ NoEstimated No. of Band members Marching _____Category of Apparatus/etc. Type Vehicle (Year/Manufacturer)_____ ___________________________________

_____ ___________________________________

_____ ___________________________________

_____ ___________________________________

_____ ___________________________________

PARADE REGISTRATION 7AM-11AM, PARADE MOVES AT 12 NOONFOR ROUTE MAP & MORE INFO GO TO

WWW.KPVFC.COM 2009 CONVENTION TAB

Decision of the Judges is Final


PARADE RULES130th Convention

Fireman’s Association of the State of PennsylvaniaSATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

King of Prussia, PennsylvaniaStep off at 12 Noon

1. The parade will move promptly at 12 noon along the advertised parade route.2. A representative from all marching groups, bands, fire departments, color guards, etc. will report to the registration area located at Valley Forge Road and Geerdees Blvd. to register for the parade between the hours of 7 AM and 11:30 AM3. Companies will be directed to the line up area by a member of the parade committee after your apparatus is pre-judged.4. All apparatus must be pre-judged prior to the parade and will be reviewed during the parade to qualify for awards.5. Overall appearance of members marching, riding apparatus or pulling apparatus will be considered in judging. Street judging will occur in the area of the reviewing stand established by the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company along the line of march.6. Use of seat belts is mandatory.7. No sirens, bells, horns or excessive noise is permitted.8. The person registering the apparatus is responsible for placing units in the proper category to be judged.9. Any intoxicated person in the line of march or in possession of alcohol will disqualify the organization

and they will be removed from the line of march. 10. Position in the line of march will be determined by entry date, and is at the discretion of the parade committee.10. Pre-registration is requested. Registrations on the day of the parade will be placed at the rear of the last registered unit.11. Parade will be held RAIN OR SHINE.12. Failure to follow the rules will disqualify the entire company from any and all prizes and may result in removal from the parade, at the discretion of the parade chairman.13. At the end of the parade, all participants will be directed to a neighboring fire station or may park in designated areas to view the remainder of the parade.14. To receive a State Association sponsored award, the company/department must be a member in good

standing of the Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania15. The decision of the judges is final.

JUDGING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY EASTERN PARADE JUDGING ASSOCIATION.

130th ConventionFireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

GOLF TOURNAMENTWednesday September 23, 2009

Spring Hollow Golf Club3350 Schuylkill Rd.

Spring City, PA 19475610-948-5566

www.spring-hollow.com(for course info and directions)

Registration 11:00 – NoonShotgun Start 12:30 PM

Cost is $85 per playerIncludes green fees, cart, box lunch, dinner after event

Prizes include:• low score

• closest to the pin• longest drive

Limited to first 144 golfers

RULES4-person scramble golfing

Must use each player’s drive at least once and each player’s putt at least onceMulligans available per purchase up to 4 per person

Course rules apply on all other issues

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2009GOLF OUTING REGISTRATION

Any questions contact Kevin Katarynick 610-960-9231 or [email protected]

http://www.spring-hollow.com/

130th ConventionFireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

2009 FASP GOLF OUTING REGISTRATIONOrganization: ____________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________City: ___________________________________________________________Number on team: ______ Contact Person/Info __________________________________________________

Phone __________________ Email ________________________________Player #1 Name ____________________________________________________Player #2 Name ____________________________________________________Player #3 Name ____________________________________________________Player #4 Name ____________________________________________________

Make checks playable to:2009 FASP Convention

Mail form to:2009 FASP ConventionAttention: Golf OutingP.O. Box 62105King of Prussia, PA 19406 HOLE SPONSOR_____ We would like to be a hole sponsor. Enclosed is $100 for a hole sponsorship. (if you wish to have a specific logo, or printing on the sign, please include a copy with your sponsorship

130th ConventionFireman’s Association of the State of PennsylvaniaKing of Prussia, Pennsylvania EXHIBITS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Dear friend, During the period of September 23 – 26, 2009, the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting the 2009Annual Convention of the Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania. This will bring some 1,000 attendees to the conference and convention activities at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and some 20,000 visitors to the annual parade, to be held on Saturday September 26, 2009. As has been conducted in the past, we will be holding an exhibit area called “THE LEARNING CENTER”. The purpose of this event is to acquaint the thousands of attendees a the annual convention with the current information on both the companies providing products and services to them, as well as an opportunity to LEARN by seeing, touching, and asking questions about various products and services. This is an excellent way to meet your clients, or make your firm known to attendees and fire companies at Pennsylvania at a very low cost per contact. The following options are available. As the local emergency service provider to the King of Prussia area, we are pleased to be available as a 100%volunteer organization, the only all-volunteer fire company in the country, accredited to provide emergency response service. Your contribution will not only promote your activities, but support our organization. Thank you for considering our request and we look forward to your participation in our 2009 convention book. For those of you who also have provided ads in our annual awards banquet book, if you are interested in doing so again for 2009, we will provide a “two-for-one” opportunity. The officers and members of the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company thank you for your support.

William F. Jenaway, Ph.D.Convention ChairKPVFC PresidentCell 727-887-1058Email [email protected]

130th Convention

Fireman’s Association of the State of PennsylvaniaKing of Prussia, Pennsylvania

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

EXHIBITS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

12 Noon to 7 PM(set up can begin as early as 8AM)

Beverages will be available to attendees in exhibit hall from the end of classes/meetings until close.

“The Learning Center” The purpose of this event is to acquaint the thousands of attendees a the annual convention with the current information on both the companies providing products and services to them, as well as an opportunity to LEARN by seeing, touching, and asking questions about various products and services. This is an excellent way to meet your clients, or make your firm known to attendees and fire companies at Pennsylvania at a very low cost per contact. The following options are available.

_____ 8’ x 10’ exhibit (limited to 40 & includes table, draping, 2 chairs) $275*1/8 page ad in exhibitor brochure (provide ad you wish printed)Listing during all events as a convention co-sponsor

_____ apparatus exhibit (outside) (limited to 10 spots) $2751/8 page ad in exhibitor brochure (provide ad you wish printed)Listing during all events as a convention co-sponsor

_____ 1/16 page ad in exhibitor brochure $100Listing as a contributing sponsor _____ 1/16 page ad in exhibitor brochure $50Listing as a contributing sponsor

Questions: Contact Bill Jenaway at [email protected]

Make the most out of your 2009 advertising dollar by participating!

REGISTRATION FOR 2009 FASP EXHIBIT SESSION Business Name ________________________________________ Representative ________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________

_______________________________________________ City ___________________________ State ____ Zip _______________ Phone _______________________________________________ Zip _________________________________________________ Description of Products/Services ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________. __________________________________________________________________. ____ Apparatus Display (per piece of apparatus at $275)

Send registration to:

FASP 2009 Convention 2009 EXHIBITSP.O. Box 62105King of Prussia, PA 19406

• Dear friend, During the period of September 23 – 26, 2009, the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting the 2009Annual Convention of the Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania. This will bring some 1,000 attendees to the conference and convention activities at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and some 20,000 visitors to the annual parade, to be held on Saturday September 26, 2009.

An ad-book is being prepared to both provide attendees with information about the convention and regardingneighboring businesses that they can support, or who support the emergency service community. A copy will be provided to you after the conference, for your review and reference. As the local emergency service provider to the King of Prussia area, we are pleased to be available as a 100% volunteer organization, the only all-volunteer fire company in the country, accredited to provide emergency response service. Your contribution will not only promote your activities, but support our organization. Thank you for considering our request and we look forward to your participation in our 2009 convention book. For those of you who also have provided ads in our annual awards banquet book, if you are interested in doing so again for 2009, we will provide a “two-for-one” opportunity. The officers and members of the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company thank you for your support. William F. Jenaway, Ph.D. Jenifer DaywaltConvention Chair Convention Ad-book committee ChairKPVFC President KPVFC Secretary

ARTWORK & CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 15, 2009.

• AD-BOOK REGISTRATIAD BOOK REGISTRATION Organization ___________________________________________________________. Contact ________________________________________________________________. Address ___________________________________________________________. ___________________________________________________________. Phone ___________________________________________________________. Email ___________________________________________________________. _____Full page ad $150 for convention $200 for both convention and awards banquet ______ Half page ad $100 for convention $150 for both convention and awards banquet

______ Quarter page ad $75 for convention only Please provide the copy of the ad you wish to have placed. Hard copy, pdf, jpeg are all acceptable Please make your check payable to:King of Prussia Volunteer Fire CompanyP.O. Box 62105King of Prussia, PA 19406

Documents

Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania 2009 Convention