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Happy Good Friday!!! On Saturday we could still use help at the Tierra Verde Car Show taking place in Downtown Tierra Verde. As of this morning, it appears that the rain which was forecasted all week is not going to happen so it should be a great event!!!

We are in need of several people at 0700hrs to assist with check in and then several people to watch bounce house throughout the event and lastly, lots of people to help sell the 50/50 raffle tickets. If you are available, please show up.

Either way, I hope everyone has a great Easter weekend.

As always, if you have questions/concerns, please feel free to reach out to me by email or call me at (727) 481-2797. 

Respectfully,

K. Larry Thompson, Captain

CERT REORGANIZATION
We have a great meeting on Monday to discuss the reorganization of Lealman CERT. We have decided to move ahead and elect a Board of Directors at our next General Membership Meeting on Monday, April 18th.

If you are interested in being a director of Lealman CERT, please submit a short bio (under 250 words) by Monday April 4th. You can email it to me at klt@lealmanfire.com. I will compile all the bios and send out an email with the slate of nominations by April 11th.

On Monday, April 18th we will meet and vote on the Board. The top seven vote getters will be the new Board of Directors. 

I would encourage everyone to run for a director position. We need both "old" & "new" blood in the Board. So even if you feel you might not have been involved "long enough" apply! I look forward to working with the new board in shaping the future of Lealman CERT.
NATIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE
The Tampa Bay Region will be hosting the National Homeland Security Conference this year at the Tampa Convention Center. We will be utilizing CERT volunteers with registration and as room monitors. The Conference is Monday, June 27th through Thursday, June 30th. More information will follow, please save the dates...
UPCOMING EVENTS
(Please utilize your Mission Manager (MM) account to RSVP to events and training opportunities mentioned below. 
If you are currently not a MM users please email me and we will set-up an account.)

Saturday, 03/26/2016: Tierra Verde Car Show - On Saturday, March 26th, Lealman CERT is being honored as the volunteer organization receiving the proceeds from the Tierra Verde Annual Car Show. We will be setting up an informational booth as well ascending sno-cones, popcorn, etc. We could use your help. Set up will begin at 8am in Downtown Tierra Verde with the car show running from 11am to 3pm. RSVP on MM.

Thursday, 04/7/2016: CERT RADIO NET - The Lealman CERT Amateur Radio Club ''KI4ZKR'' holds a bi-monthly net on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month beginning at 8pm. The net starts on the N4AAC Repeater 145.310 MHz, PL tone of 103.5. Following the Repeater check-in the net moves to the CERT Simplex Frequency of 146.580 MHz. This is a controlled net. Please listen to and follow net controls instructions. RSVP on MM.

Thursday, 04/14/2016: Basic First Aid - The City of Seminole Fire Rescue is offering Free Basic First Aid classes. The program utilizes the American Heart Association First Aid curriculum; classes are fun, simple and will give you the confidence to help a sick or injured person.  Students learn how to handle emergencies, bleeding control, care for shock and various injuries. All classes start at 7PM and are conducted at Seminole Fire Station 29, 11195 70th Avenue North. The 2016 dates for spring classes are January 28, April 14, and May 26.  The classes are not intended for health care worker certification. If you require an American Heart Association Basic First Aid course completion card there is $5.00 processing fee. Free parking is available at the rear of the fire station off of the 70th Avenue North rear entrance. To reserve your spot in class please email bdykens@myseminole.com or call ahead to 727-393-8711 extension 210.

Monday, 04/18/2016: CERT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Please see article above for more information about the purpose of this meeting. The meeting is being held at Fire Station #18 located at 4360 55th Avenue North. The meeting will start at 6:30pm. RSVP on MM.

Thursday, 04/21/2016: CERT RADIO NET - The Lealman CERT Amateur Radio Club ''KI4ZKR'' holds a bi-monthly net on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month beginning at 8pm. The net starts on the N4AAC Repeater 145.310 MHz, PL tone of 103.5. Following the Repeater check-in the net moves to the CERT Simplex Frequency of 146.580 MHz. This is a controlled net. Please listen to and follow net controls instructions. RSVP on MM.

Thursday, 05/12/2016: CPR COURSE - City of Seminole Fire Rescue is offering Free Community CPR classes. The program utilizes the American Heart Association Heartsaver curriculum; classes are fun, simple and will give you the confidence to help save a life if needed. Included in the course is "Use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)", as well as CPR for Children and Infants, you will also learn the techniques used to help someone that is choking. All classes start at 7PM and are conducted at Seminole Fire Station 29, 11195 70th Avenue North. Free parking is available at the rear of the fire station off of the 70th Avenue North rear entrance. To reserve your spot in class please email bdykens@myseminole.com or call ahead to 727-393-8711 extension 210.
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