Meeting was called to order by Chief Croft. The pledge of allegiance was given. Chaplain Ray Lunsford led the invocation.

Members present: Brinson, Britt; Carswell, James; Connell, Tim; Cooper, Lavon; Croft, Bryan; Delk, Derris; Duncan, Christopher;
Faircloth, Bobby; Faircloth, Candy; Faircloth, Joe; Forrester, David; Hannon, Kenneth; Hartley, Joey; Hornsby, Phillip; Jones, Lamar; Kelly, Jeff;
King, Dean; Littleton, Greg; Lunsford, Ray; McCann, Charlie; Mulero, Lawrence A; O'Berry, Leslie J; Owen, Will; Phelps, Robert A; Phillips, Richard; Plymel, Lamar; Rowe, Ronald H; Smith, Glen; Tate, Robert; Towne, Don; Windham, Jonathan; Kitchens, Brett

We had two visitors: Jeff Oathout; Craig Josey

Welcome By Chief Croft.

Motion to accept minutes from December 2009 by Ray Lunsford with a second by K Hannon, there was no discussion and minutes were accepted. Account balance is now $5924.60.

Committee Reports:

• Membership: C. Littleton reported 26 members as of this meeting. He reminded everyone that dues are now payable for the year.

• Training: report by D. King on the numbers signed up for the regional training event in Moultrie. Encouraged people on the waiting list to come and show up. All classes will be at Spencefield. Sign up through GFA.

• Web-site: B. Croft encouraged everyone to look at website and check there for latest postings.

• Association News

• GAFC: reports that the Spring Conference will be Apr. 11-14. Indemnification Hearing is Thur. Jan 7 at 10:00. And the Legislative Dinner will be Feb. 1, 2010 at the Old Depot.

• GSFA: Capt. King reported the Joint Conference will be Aug. 4-7. Firefighter Recognition Day is Feb. 2 and the GFC will be having an equipment show at Perry on April 29. There will also be a joint district meeting coming up in Hazelhurst Ga.

• SEAFC: Chief Hannon reported that all organizations are having membership issues. Georgia is being looked at because of the progress of its Mutual Aid Groups. Jan. 21-23 is Fire Rescue East in Daytona FL

Old Business:

• Discussed contributing $100 to GMAG when a LODD occurs to help offset costs incurred by GMAG in the assistance they offer. Motion was made by Ray Lunsford with a second by Jeff Kelly. Motion Carried.

New Business:

• Chief Croft advised there will be a major exercise involving SWGA during Firefighter Recognition Day. Anyone interested in participating/observing this in Atlanta, is welcome and encouraged. Notify Chief croft if you would like to be involved. Chief Carswell suggested we use the black boxes during this exercise. (NOTE* the black box idea will be forwarded to the Training Committee, to devise a training session for our area. This exercise is a paper/computer/phone exercise only.)

Good of the Association

• We need to take nominations in the March meeting for an election in May. Chief Craft requested that last years nominating committee of K, Hannon, R. Lunsford and J. Walters reform for this year. If you are interested in serving in any position you can contact one of them or visit the website to express interest or nominate someone.

• Chief Littleton suggested we stagger positions to help provide continuity of leadership. There will be a draft of an amendment to the by laws to this end brought to the March meeting for a vote in the May meeting. Please keep watch on the web-site for updates on this.

• Albany FD is hosting a class on March 27, 2010 by Bullard on TIC interpretation.