Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

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1 Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Thursday, September 24, :00 15:00 Windsor ON Voting Members in Attendance Name Service Name Service Henry Alamenciak Algoma Dan McCormick Rainy River DSSAB Richard Armstrong Durham Randy Mellow Peterborough Norm Barrette York Mike Muir Grey Terri Burton Muskoka Joe Nicholls Sudbury Jean Carriere Cochrane Michael Nolan Renfrew Paul Charbonneau Frontenac John O Donnell Hastings Michel Chretien Prescott & Russell Steve Pancino Elgin William Deltor Northumberland Joe Pember Oxford Stephan Dewar Guelph Wellington Tom Reid Dufferin Anthony DiMonte Ottawa Andrew Robert Simcoe Peter Dundas Peel Neal Roberts Middlesex London Wade Durham Ornge Linda Rockwood Perth Norm Gale Thunder Bay Robert Rushworth Sault Ste. Marie Rob Grimwood Haldimand Greg Sage Halton Cassie Hassberger Rama First Nation Mark Schjerning Lennox Addington Frank Hurlehey Toronto Doug Smith Bruce County Craig Jones Haliburton Kevin Smith Niagara Keith Kirkpatrick Kawartha Lakes Andrew Tickner Kenora Bruce Krauter Essex Mike Trodd Timiskaming Jeff Horseman Huron Stephen Van Valkenburg Waterloo Michael MacIsaac Manitoulin Sudbury meeting called to order by President Norm Gale at 11:00 41 voting members at the start of the meeting; quorum achieved

2 Adoption of Minutes Res #1 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Annual General Meeting held on September 25, 2014 in London ON be accepted. Richard Armstrong Bruce Krauter Elections clarification given that the positions of Vice President and Secretary were up for election Vice President Neal Roberts nominated after three calls for further nominations from the floor were made, election declared closed Neal Roberts will serve another two year term Secretary Dan McCormick nominated after three calls for further nominations from the floor were made, election declared closed Dan McCormick will serve another two year term Zone Directors the following members were elected by their Zones as Directors: Northern Michael MacIsaac Central Peter Dundas Southwest Bruce Krauter Eastern Keith Kirkpatrick Treasurer s Report Michel reviewed the 2014 Financial Statement (attached) aiming for a balanced budget this year revenues fairly stable three revenue streams; membership dues, sponsors, conferences membership dues; report pending re increase sponsors; increase sponsorship rates or add levels conferences; rotate AGM among venues we know will generate revenue ideas to generate more revenue appreciated; i.e. sponsors advertising on the website 2.

3 Res #2 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2014 Financial Statement be accepted as presented. Tony DiMonte Neal Roberts Committee Updates Dispatch Neal Roberts Provincial Land Ambulance Group completed a report on May 28, 2015 report still has to be reviewed by the Minister s office therefore details could not be discussed report dealt with medical triage and technology MAC Greg Sage as a new member, Greg is still trying to get up to speed with this committee next meeting will be Sep 28/15 please contact your Zone Director with feedback to BLS update re Community Paramedicine programs, Base Hospital oversite is only needed for controlled acts thermometers moved to mandatory equipment list feel free to e mail Greg with questions or concerns Documentation Standards Joe Pember many positive changes; i.e. incident reporting, none needed on DUIs changes to ACR coming to fruition the most difficult part is from a technological standpoint technical consultants from our vendors will be asked to provide advice changes will be sent to the Board and then distributed to the membership Ebola Peter Dundas training bulletins with updates will be out shortly updated list of designated testing and treatment hospitals working on a better definition for the screening hospital two isolation pods have been tested and many recommendations were made bulletins specific to infection disease specialists will be accessible by paramedics for other communicable diseases as well work winding down though all services have to be prepared all the time for any diseases 3.

4 President s Annual Report Norm Gale Norm introduced guests at the AGM; Gerry Schriemer, Chief of EMS for SEMSA Sask. EMS Association, and Treasurer of the PCC Michelle Mackenze from Back Staff Strategies Norm reviewed meetings and issues the OAPC has been working on time in Toronto is maximized by planning many strategic meetings and building positive relations working quietly with the union groups on the fire medic issue meetings with Ministers and their staff on the fire medic issue, self regulation, dispatch, ebola funding (no answer yet) our positions are based on evidence and centered on patient care; we are rational and reasonable our communications with MAC/OBHG is positive and productive we are aligned on many positions but have differences as well,.i.e. BLS OAPC does not agree with BH overseeing BLS and would like to see evidence prior to discussing this the CP Steering Committee, of which Norm is Chair, is working at getting more funding; sustainable funding should not be expected as it was never promised by the Province members should review the OAPC position papers to see exactly where we stand on these important issues continually building relationships; OAPC member Randy Mellow is now President of PCC and Gerry Schriemer s attendance here (mutual interest in fire medic) building relationships with external agencies; i.e. good frank discussions with OAFC our relationship with EHSB and the IT Cluster has changed to cordial and productive and this relationship continues under the new Director s leadership there is constant communication and a feeling we are getting things done teleconference later this afternoon with AMO re fire medic relationship building aligns with our Strategic Plan continuing to pursue self regulation with the government; no specific information on where the College stands Presentations presentations made to former Board members Tarmo Uukkivi, Mike Trodd, Joe Pember, Norm Barrette New Website Demo Michael MacIsaac meant to be more interactive improvements to dissemination of correspondence improvements to financials, i.e. payment of membership dues and conference registrations EMS Matters is going electronic this year; coincides with new website 4.

5 2016 AGM & Conference Mike Muir introduced 2016 AGM & Conference and that it will be held at Blue Mountain more information to follow Photo Opportunity Bruce Krauter arranged for a photographer to take a picture of all the Chiefs dress uniforms at 17:15 new and past presidents are to go to the Saturn I room at 17:30 for their pictures duplicate or small medals are available for purchase at the registration desk Proposed Constitutional Updates Dan McCormick Term of President current term for President is three years and they can serve two terms Dan suggested changing this to a two year term with a maximum of three terms served comment made that it is hard to achieve anything in a two year mandate suggestion made that the President`s term be changed to four years a four year term is a big commitment and could be detrimental if am unenthusiastic President is elected Res #3 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the term for the President of the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs be changed to a two year term with a maximum of three terms served. Richard Armstrong Joe Nicholls Second Vice President establishing a position of second Vice President was suggested to the membership being suggested for succession planning and workload issues position would still need to be filled via a nomination process Res #4 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Secretary create language relative to the establishment of a Second Vice President for the Association and this language be presented to the membership at the 2016 Spring meeting. Michel Chretien Bruce Krauter 5.

6 Res #5 BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Nomination Committee be formed to accept and review all nominations for Ontario Association of Paramedic Chief s Board positions. Kevin Smith Peter Dundas Partial Terms of Office Res #6 BE IT RESOLVED THAT should a member assume a Board position for a term of one year or less, this partial term will not be considered in the member s total term of office. Michael MacIsaac Tom Reid Membership Fee Structure Res #7 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the membership fee structure be removed from the Constitution of the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs and changed to a policy. Move by: Doug Smith Michel Chretien Tiered Response Agreements Tony DiMonte by request of CACC, all historical agreements will be redone a standard tiered response standard agreement across Ontario will be established based on evidence and best practices Myles Cassidy and Tony will have it completed shortly for presentation to the Board in the meantime, input from members is welcome PRESENTATIONS Liz Hyland and Tarmo Uukkivi updates provided on their respective areas Meeting adjourned at 15:00 Board reconvened simply to formally induct new Board members. 6.

7 Norm Gale Chair & President Dan McCormick AMEMSO Secretary Helen Letourneau Recording Secretary Note: Duly signed copy with OAPC Board Secretary 7.

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