Wisconsin Society of
Emergency Services Instructors

2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE – At the regular quarterly meeting of the WSESI Board of Directors, a discussion was held regarding the upcoming Annual Instructors Conference, and whether it is advisable for the Society to convert the proposed Conference programs to a virtual format. Based on the information available at the time of that meeting, a motion was passed to call a special meeting of the Board, at which time the question will be re-addressed. The special meeting will be held Tuesday, November 17 via a Zoom conference.

Any member who wishes to contribute input to this upcoming discussion is urged to contact your Regional Director, or any of the other Board members. Your opinions, plans for the coming year, and those of your agency, will be pivotal in assisting us to make the best decisions for the Society.

WISCONSIN STATE FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL (WSFM) -- We have learned from WSFM scheduler and WSESI Vice-President Ron Naab that one of the final maintenance weekends of the year is in need of additional help -- and is asking YOU and other WSESI members to consider joining in on the job.

The last set of open dates: October 30, 31, or November 1

Ron is looking for about four hours of work on one of the days of the weekend listed above. Equipment on site includes two zero-turn mowers and two self-propelled walk-behinds; along with a lawn sweeper. Individuals and/or groups are welcome; it takes 5-6 people to complete the four hours.

Please reply to
rnaab@wsesi.org

Thanks in advance for your help!

DATES FOR THE 2021 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL CYCLE: (2020 dates approximate)

November 1 – Early-bird renewals open online

December 1 – Renewal notices sent by email and US Mail

December 20 – Books close for 2019; any renewals received after this date will be entered Jan. 1

January 1, 2020 – Prepaid and Life members carried forward if not already updated

January 31 – Due date for Active memberships

March 1 – Past Due notices emailed

COVID-19 and FIRE SERVICE EVENTS – As pandemic precautions continue simultaneously with resumption of many commercial activities, WSESI is monitoring events and programs of Wisconsin’s Fire / Emergency Services organizations throughout the coming months...

Word has been received of the following cancellation:

• Wisconsin Fire Inspectors Association Annual Fire Prevention Professionals Conference

Also (based on current info), the following event remains on the schedule:

• Wisconsin EMS Association Virtual Conference – November 9 – 14.

Please be encouraged to advise us of any of your agency’s / organization’s plans for events in the coming months, or any changes you’ve become aware of. Thanks!

WISCONSIN FIRE EMS LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP COALITION (WFELLC) has been on hiatus since Stay-at-Home measures have affected the legislative activities in the state, among other considerations. Watch our News for updates on resumption of Coalition efforts.

Any member wishing to become active in our advocacy of public policy issues should contact President Jim Austad, or WFELLC delegates Jim Flanagan or Kevin Gerarden.