BBV-CERT General Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Masonic Lodge
Present: Susan Elliott, Ed Williams, Marie Smith, Jim Smith, Bob Grimes, Johnny Wells, George Muller,
Michael Echenlaub, Cindi Schaub, Susan Antrillo, Maria Laverty, Susan Smith, Michael Marty, Jim Hamilton, Andrea Gomez, Steve Scott, Char Scott, Michael Kelly, and Kylee Matteao
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by President Susan Elliott at 6:14 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: The flag salute was led by Susan.
911 Designee: Andrea Gomez will call 911 in case of an emergency.
Meeting Minutes: March minutes sent to members via email.
Treasurer Report: Ed reported an income of 13¢ in interest on savings and 2¢ in interest on checking. There was no other activity. The balance in checking is $5,556.79 and $1,801.41 in savings for a total of $7,358.20.
Committee Reports:
- Fundraising Committee– Marie & Jim Smith reported the fundraisers will take place at Sonora Cantina in July and Maggio’s in September.
- Training/Membership – Johnny Wells announced the opportunities for recruiting at the Gem, Mineral & Art Show, May 24-26, at the Masonic Lodge and the Farmers Market on Fridays at Meadow Park from 3-8 p.m. Staffing is needed for these and for the Garden Club’s Enchanted Garden Boutique on June 28th, 6:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at Veterans Park.
New Business:
- Attendance sheets & time sheets. The team members are reminded to sign in at meetings and to keep track of their volunteer hours on the BBV CERT time sheet.
- CPR & Advanced First Aid Certification. We still hope to arrange training for BBV CERT.
Old Business:
- CERT ID’s and background checks for new recruits still being set up with OES.
Training: Michael Farris, Support Program Coordinator for Rim Family Services, spoke on the dangers of fentanyl and taught how to administer Narcan to poisoning victims. He distributed Narcan to the members for Emergency treatment of opioid overdose.
Upcoming Training/Other Events:
- Farmers Market Recruiting, Fridays, 3-8 p.m., Meadow Park
- Board Meeting, May 19, 5 p.m., Masonic Lodge
- General Meeting, May 19, 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge
- Gem, Mineral & Art Show Recruiting, May 24-26, Masonic Lodge 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Basic CERT Training, June 16-20, 6-10 p.m., Masonic Lodge
- Enchanted Garden Boutique Recruiting, June 28, 9:30-4:00, Veteran’s Park
- Tour de Big Bear, August 2, 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Snow Valley
- Antique Car Show Recruiting, August 9, Bartlett Parking Lot
- Basic CERT Training, Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 6-10 p.m., Masonic Lodge
- BBV CERT Field Day Training, Oct 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Paradise Yard
- Halloween in the Village Recruiting, October 31, 4 to 7 p.m.
- Christmas Potluck Monday December 8th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Elliott