I have been a proud member of the VCOS for over twelve (12) years now. I am running for re-election to the Board as a Member-At-Large. In the past two years I was extremely active attending all Board meetings and related events. In part, I was assigned to last year's election committee and oversaw the VCOS portion of the elections. The Chair also appointed me to serve on the IAFC FEMA Task Force Committee representing the VCOS - much work has been done, but still more needed.
I have seen the many positive effects that the activities, reports, training, and related products of the VCOS have had on our Nation's volunteer and combination Fire Service. The Board has lead these activities and have a lot to be proud of. I have always had respect for the Board and wanted to be involved, but only when I could contribute. Serving as a part-time Fire Chief of a Volunteer Department and having a career as well, I could not, in good conscious, do it all. I'm retired from my career Department and have the time to dedicate as a productive member of the board, not just a resume builder.
I've had the pleasure of serving as the VCOS representative to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's Board of Director's Advisory Committee and have worked well with many VCOS Board members. This past November, I termed out after twelve (12) I years in that role and still remain active in other roles with the NFFF.
As a past recipient of the VCOS Scholarship to FRI, I value the focus of education that the VCOS instills. I've attended Symposium in the Sun each year and find this to be the very best conference in the Country.
Proudly serving as the CT Director to the New England Division Board of the IAFC.
I'm eager to remain at the Board level and make significate contributions as the Board is known and respected for.