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PGSP-2014 AFG Support-Dunbar – Download the brochure and Information
Fall 2014 EVT Express Academy in Irvine and Mira Loma, CA, November 3-7
Academy, NCFMA, SCFMA, TrainingsThe California Fire Mechanics Academy has opened registration for the Fall 2014 EVT Express Academy in Irvine and Mira Loma, CA, November 3 – 7. Detailed information about the academy may be found at www.cafiremech.com or by calling (916) 333-5044. This year, we are offering the following courses:
CFM-115 Pumps & Accessories
CFM-215C Aerial Apparatus
FM-229A Detroit Diesel Engine Repair, Service & Troubleshooting
FM-109 Electrical Systems I
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Space is limited and classes will fill quickly.
Regards,
Christi Mansel
CFMA Staff
916-333-5044
P.S. Diane VanRuiten has now officially retired from the CFMA. The current Board of Directors and well as our staff will be monitoring all the emails to the academy and we will be responding to them in place of Diane. Please feel free to contact Diane at diane.vanruiten@gmail.com and wish her the best in her retirement.
SCFMA: Proposed Bylaws Changes – Please read – Vote on Aug 19th
SCFMASCFMA: Proposed Bylaws Changes – Please read – Vote on Aug 19th
Proposed amendments to Bylaws, July 2014.
Existing Constitution and Bylaws
Proposed Amendments
ARTICLE IV
Funding:
Section I Dues
The dues of this organization shall be recommended by the Treasurer to the Executive Board. Dues shall be due and payable at the first regular monthly meeting in July. Annual dues shall be $40.00 per member, per year. January. Annual dues shall be as follows: Regular Member Individual: $40.00, Regular Member Department (up to 10 members): $150.00, Associate Members & Company (up to 5 members): $60.00. New members joining after the 9th month of the fiscal year, March, September, shall pay the fulldues amount which will cover the remaining months in the current fiscal year and the next full fiscal year. Dues become delinquent after September March 1st and the tardy members shall be dropped from the mailing list until the dues are brought up to date. Any changes in dues require a majority vote of those members attending a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Notice of a possible increase must be published prominently in the two previous monthly newsletters and on the association web site.
Section III Budget
The Executive Board shall meet and propose an annual budget before the May November meeting each year. The budget shall reflect projected income and expenses for the coming year. If a majority of the board members travel distance to the meeting exceeds 65 miles distance, members may receive room and board for one night. Meal costs shall be governed by the normal per diem allowance.