Executive committee meets monthly, typically in Marion. Looking at ways that SPARC can fulfill our mission. Looking at recruiting. Public speaking at different organizations. Trying to reach out to long term care. Looking at ways to provide education. Accepted for an Ameri-corps Volunteer. Applications are open. Conference Planning Committee should start then end of this month. If interested, contact – Mike. Meet in person and also via webinar/conference call. Conference will be on October 12 at Marion Pavilion. Planning committee finalizing the Medical Response Plan. Need to set a meeting date. Need – EMS regarding transportation. Also need EMA input. Next plan will be the Coalition Response Plan how SPARC responds that is helpful to the members and community. – Public Safety and Security Committee met and discussed projects, potential members, looking – for fire/ems, local law enforcement, 911/PSAP, more hospital reps and education. Develop regional teams to assist in emergency events. Next meeting is Feb 5 from 11-12 at the Southern Illinois Airport at the Disaster Offices. Coalition Mission and Vision for the future Mike Maddox – Resilient Region” Feds regard the coalition as a Planning and Response coalition. “More – Information Sharing and Resource Coordination and Sharing are the response of the coalition. Member organizations can support each other. What would be the best way to share information during normal times and during an event. We have a monthly newsletter (content welcome) and website for normal times. Suggestions for improved communication during an event or time sensitive communication. Regional Exercises/Training Gillespie – Statewide Mass Dispensing exercise June , 7 LHD and 19 hospitals are participating See Kevin’s attachment Regional Calendar of Events Kevin Gillespie – See Kevin’s attachment Meeting Schedule see Kevin – ARC is offering training this spring, JALC on Tuesday nights, sign up at JALC website continuing education. Shelter fundamentals, Overview of Disaster psych services, Psychological first aid, etc. Region 9 IEMA railroad training in Jacksonville FD on March 12, 8am-12pm – Rend Lake college is offering 300 and 400 by demand. Call and register. Check IFSI website. Kelly and Shawn are looking at doing a class the end of the year. Report on Electrical Infrastructure Larry Busch – AFTERNOON MEETING
Executive committee meets monthly, typically in Marion. Looking at ways that SPARC can fulfill our mission. Looking at recruiting. Public speaking at different organizations. Trying to reach out to long term care. Looking at ways to provide education. Accepted for an Ameri-corps Volunteer. Applications are open. Conference Planning Committee – should start then end of this month. If interested, contact Mike. Meet in person and also via webinar/conference call. Conference will be on October 12 at Marion Pavilion. Planning committee – finalizing the Medical Response Plan. Need to set a meeting date. Need EMS regarding transportation. Also need EMA input. Next plan will be the Coalition Response Plan – how SPARC responds that is helpful to the members and community. Public Safety and Security Committee – met and discussed projects, potential members, looking for fire/ems, local law enforcement, 911/PSAP, more hospital reps and education. Develop regional teams to assist in emergency events. Next meeting is Feb 5 from 11-12 at the Southern Illinois Airport at the Disaster Offices. Coalition Mission and Vision for the future – Mike Maddox “More Resilient Region” – Feds regard the coalition as a Planning and Response coalition. Information Sharing and Resource Coordination and Sharing are the response of the coalition. Member organizations can support each other. What would be the best way to share information during normal times and during an event. We have a monthly newsletter (content welcome) and website for normal times. Suggestions for improved communication during an event or time sensitive communication. Regional Exercises/Training – Gillespie Statewide Mass Dispensing exercise June , 7 LHD and 19 hospitals are participating See Kevin’s attachment Regional Calendar of Events – Kevin Gillespie See Kevin’s attachment Meeting Schedule – see Kevin ARC is offering training this spring, JALC on Tuesday nights, sign up at JALC website continuing education. Shelter fundamentals, Overview of Disaster psych services, Psychological first aid, etc. Region 9 IEMA – railroad training in Jacksonville FD on March 12, 8am-12pm Rend Lake college is offering 300 and 400 by demand. Call and register. Check IFSI website. Kelly and Shawn are looking at doing a class the end of the year. Report on Electrical Infrastructure – Larry Busch AFTERNOON MEETING
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