Re: 1st Annual EMS Reunion & Pasture Party

September 26, 2002

This is a great idea. I think we should do it at Dr. Bledsoe's place,

but that is only because I live in Dallas and it would be closer for

me. I think I would still make the one in Star. That is such a great

name for a Texas Town! I didn't even know it existed unitl this.

The dates don't matter. I will only be able to be there one day

regardless, but I will be there. What can I bring and what can I do

to help?

Larry

> Okay. The party we were discussing earlier is on. The dates will be

either

> October 24 - 26, or 25 - 27 (your choice - you gotta vote on it).

The

> location will be either on Bledsoe's place south of Dallas

between

> Midlothian and Waxahachie, or on a wonderfully remote place about

seven

> miles south of Star (also your choice). Star is located on Hwy 84

about 75

> miles west of Waco. The benefits of Dr. Bledsoe's place are

community water,

> electricity, closer to civilization, and a meeting room. The

benefits of

> Star are a more central location in the state, and a very rustic

> environment. There are abundant beverage stores near Dr. Bledsoe's

place,

> but if we choose Star, you better bring it with you.

>

> Here are the tentative plans:

>

> The idea is for folks of different persuasions and from different

realms of

> EMS to get together and shoot the bull, tell war stories, and share

> experiences. Most real advances in our profession were not

accomplished in

> the boardroom or by some committee or commission, but over a beer

sitting in

> a bar. We need to get back to that and see if we can do it again.

>

> The party is being held over several days to allow for shift

workers. We

> want to give everybody a chance to join us and have as much fun as

possible.

> You can come and stay all three days, or just one afternoon. Your

choice.

>

> This is the first, but we hope to do it again. Perhaps next year we

will do

> it in the spring, about six months opposite of the conference. We

will

> decide that at the party.

>

> The idea of this event originated with Gene Weatherall, so we will

call it

> the Gene Weatherall Memorial EMS Reunion and Chili Cook-off,

because that is

> what he wished for. As stated earlier, we hope to make this an

annual event.

>

> Unless someone wants to compete, there may not be much of a chili

cook-off

> this year, but I will still cook my chili and provide it to any and

all who

> think they can take the heat. I would suggest you bring beer, as

that is

> about the only thing that will quench the fire. I will also try to

do a

> couple of briskets. We are working on getting some donated

beverages, but

> you better check with us just before to see if were successful.

>

> The rest of the food is still kind of up in the air. We may be able

to have

> a food vendor, or perhaps cater food for some of the meals. Since

this is

> the first time, we are flying by the seats of our pants. We are

open to

> volunteers who would be willing to cook a meal or otherwise be of

> assistance.

>

> Be prepared to take care of yourselves. This is as much of a

campout as it

> is a party. You will need to bring your tent, your trailer, your

RV, or plan

> on staying in a motel. If we choose Dr. Bledsoe's place, motels are

> abundant. If we go to Star, there are two small motels about twelve

miles

> away.

>

> We are thinking of charging a small fee charged to pay for the

costs.

> Probably $5.00 - $10.00. If any money is left over it will be used

for the

> next party. Or we may just ask for donations.

>

> Here are the rules:

>

> Everyone attending will be required to sign a release of liability.

We fully

> expect that some folks will imbibe in a little ETOH and may act a

little

> foolish, so expect it and be realistic about it. If someone gets

out of

> hand, he/she can expect the rest of us to get a little practice on

> restraining uncooperative patients. We might even get some CE out

of the

> deal.

>

> Certificates, licenses, resumes, and egos, will be checked at the

gate and

> not allowed inside. Once here we are all equal.

>

> We need to hear from y'all as to which dates are best, and which

location is

> preferable. Please email your vote to me privately at donn@p...

> If you wish to have discussion about the party that the group might

benefit

> from, please post it to the list. I'd like to hear from everybody

that is

> planning on coming so we will know how much food and such to work

on. RSVP.

>

> We are open to all suggestions. This is an equal opportunity party.

>

> Best regards,

> Donn

September 27, 2002

> Okay. The party we were discussing earlier is on. The dates will be

> either October 24 - 26, or 25 - 27 (your choice - you gotta vote on

> it). The location will be either on Bledsoe's place south of

> Dallas between Midlothian and Waxahachie, or on a wonderfully remote

> place about seven miles south of Star (also your choice). Star is

> located on Hwy 84 about 75 miles west of Waco. The benefits of Dr.

> Bledsoe's place are community water, electricity, closer to

> civilization, and a meeting room. The benefits of Star are a more

> central location in the state, and a very rustic

> environment. There are abundant beverage stores near Dr. Bledsoe's

> place, but if we choose Star, you better bring it with you.

I vote for Star, nice area.

I also vote for the 24th - 26th, although I would only be able to attend the

24th, as I will be working a rodeo the 25th - 27th.

Micheal

--

Micheal Mc Evoy, FF/NREMT-B, WFR

Bertram Community EMS

Bertram Volunteer Fire Department

Bertram, Texas

September 27, 2002

I vote for Midlothian on the 25-27. It is closer to resupply and it also is

a nice area.

September 27, 2002

Thanks for the input. Your vote is recorded.

Donn

RE: 1st Annual EMS Reunion & Pasture Party

I vote for Midlothian on the 25-27. It is closer to resupply and it also is

a nice area.

September 27, 2002