Pennard Community First Responders

Minutes of the meeting held on 3 June 2010 at Reynoldston Fire Station

 

Present: Betty Jenkins, Jerry Collins (minutes), Adrian Crowley, George & Sue Butterfield, Linda Culverwell, Ann Gwilliam

Apologies:

   
1 Minutes of last meeting (4 May 2010)
  These were accepted as a true record.
   
2 Matters arising
  2.1  Adrian has purchased 2 good quality LED torches and a TomTom Satnav system. One torch and the Satnav will be placed in the red bag for the time being (to be transferred to one of the new bags when they arrive). The second torch will find its way into the second bag once that arrives.

2.2  Adrian will investigate the possibility of investing funds once the current round of expenditure has ceased.

2.3  Two new Welsh Ambulance Service green bags have been ordered. The bags will be delivered to Jerry at the University and the invoice will be sent to Adrian.

2.4  Jerry to investigate "On Call" signs that can be affixed to car sun visors. ACTION: JERRY

2.5  No progress yet re quote for community defib and lockable case. ACTION: JERRY
   
3 Treasurer's report
Postponed until next meeting (Thursday 1st July 2010).
   
4 Recent calls

The last 3 calls were discussed. Ann and Linda told of their experiences trying to gain entry to Willow Court (on Clyne Common). Betty has involved the ambulance service and the fire service and asked them to investigate. A plan of the complex layout is now included in the red bag. Would all FRs please email Jerry full details of all calls they attend so that he can upload them to the secure Calls page on the website.

   
5 Used uniform items

It was agreed that we should keep all used uniforms. Any unwanted items currently possessed by members should be brought along to the next meeting (1st July) so that all the stock can be kept in one place.

   
6 Gower Bike Ride (4th July)
Cover rota agreed as follows:
    8:30 to 10:30 Betty & Linda
    10:30 to 12:30 Ann & Soo
    12:30-15:30 Jerry & George
   
7 Pennard Carnival (17th July)

To be discussed at our next meeting (Thursday 1st July)


8 Health Fayre (Liberty Stadium 18th June)
 

Betty, Ann, Ian and possibly Linda, George and Adrian will provide HeartStart training during the Fayre. Meet outside the stadium at 10:00am.

   
9 Any other business
  9.1  Jerry is trying to get hold of a top quality GIF file of our logo that Jamie Francis (Pennard Stores) can put on his promotional literature.
9.2  Betty, Soo, Dave W, sally W, Ian and Ann will visit the HQ in Carmarthen on Thursday 17th June.
9.3  Reminder to all that completed Learning Logs are due.
   
 
 
JC 10/06/10