BBV-CERT General Meeting Minutes
November 17, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Masonic Lodge
Present: Susan Elliott, Steve Elliott, Ed Williams, Jim & Marie Smith, Johnny Wells, Norma Grimes, Bob Grimes, Paul Arnold, Alan Cummings, Susan Antrillo, Mike Marty, Char Scott, Steve Scott, Michael Eichenlaub, Gayle Venegas, David Venegas, Linda LaFrenais, Lynne LaFrenais, Adrienne LaFrenais. Guest: Paul Virga.
Call to Order: Susan called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Meeting Minutes: In Andrea’s absence there were no minutes.
Treasurer Report: Ed reported 27¢ in interest in savings and 1¢ interest in checking in October. Expenditures: $62 for training materials and $193.86 for Halloween candy. The balance in checking is $3150.54. The savings balance is still $6,802.10. For a total of $9,952.64.
Committee Reports:
- Fundraising– Marie & Jim Smith –No dates set yet for 2026. They will speak with Maria after the first of the year to schedule a taco fundraiser at Sonora Cantina. They reported that the Halloween in the Village was a success, and they recruited 2 potential trainees.
- Membership – Johnny Wells reported that he spoke to the Rotary Club and also made a presentation at the Antique Car Club meeting. He is available to speak to any group or business. He plans to print CERT business cards which would include the QR code leading to the website. Team members can hand these out to potential trainees.
- Training – Susan mentioned that we will be having Stop-the-Bleed training in the spring. She is putting together a calendar of training and other events in 2026 which she will present for approval to OES. She is taking an online training for a pilot program.
- Assets – Steve Elliott thanked everyone who helped unload the county CERT trailer. The supplies have been stored in the Erwin Lake Park shed. The trailer will be restocked at OES and returned sometime in the spring. It waits to be seen where it will be located.
Steve will look into purchasing pocket masks and tourniquets for team members’ emergency backpacks, as there were none in the supply trailer.
New Business:
- Johnny reported that CERT received a donation of $500 from the Antique Car Club.
Old Business:
- Susan announced that she has the onboarding forms for anyone who needs them.
Training Topic: Susan presented a Ready.gov disaster preparedness guide for older adults. She will send the link to the team members.
Upcoming Meetings, Training & Other Events:
- Board Meeting, December 15, 5 p.m., Masonic Lodge
- End-of-Year Potluck Dinner, December 15, 5:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge
Recruiting Opportunities
- Enchanted Garden Boutique, June 20, 2026, Veterans Park
Meeting Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Norma Grimes