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2	Welcome to the Missouri Valley Division’s Annual Conference & Omaha, Nebraska July 19-21, 2006 International Association of Fire Chiefs
3	This is your opportunity to….. Reconnect with the fire service Attend educational seminars Network with fire service leaders Learn more about the MVD
4	MVD History MVD is a division of the IAFC Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming First MVD conference July 17-18, 1935 Omaha, Nebraska-Hotel Paxton Membership is open to all paid and volunteer chief officers Current membership is approximately 1,056
5	International Association of Fire Chiefs
6	2005-2006 MVD Officers
7	2005-2006 MVD Officers
8	Communication Network
9	MVD Mission We are dedicated to: Supporting the professional development of our members through educational, leadership, and networking opportunities, while serving as a liaison between state chief organizations and the IAFC.
10	MVD Planning Meeting Annual meeting for the BOD Kansas City, MO February BOD meeting State fire chiefs associations Strategic Plan review Position statements developed Upcoming conference preview
11	MVD Strategic Plan Administrative Leading the division Marketing, branding, & communications Revenue and growth Same review cycle as IAFC
12	MVD Position Statements Current fire service trends, issues, and topics Reviewed, revised, and updated annually Articulate with IAFC position statements
13	MVD Constitution General Members Officers Duties of the officers Meetings Amendments
14	MVD By-Laws General Committees Nominations and Elections Miscellaneous Rules of Order
15	Conferences Fire Rescue International Dallas, TX-Sept. 14-16, 2006 Atlanta, GA-2007 Denver, CO-2008 Missouri Valley Division Omaha, NE-July 19-21, 2006 Rapid City, SD-July, 2007 Joplin, MO-July, 2008
16	Conference Vendors Support the MVD Conference Vendor reception hosted for attendees Support the vendors Fire and emergency apparatus Equipment and services New technology They need YOU and we need THEM!
17	Communications On Scene-your must-read publication www.iafc.org-updated daily Member Alerts-breaking news IAFC surveys Fire Chief Magazine-free subscription FIRE LINK www.mvafc.org
18	MVD Public Education Section Current information on injury prevention, special populations, youth firesetting, service learning programs, etc. Annual conference for learning, sharing, and networking Membership dues are $25 a year 2006 conference: Extreme Makeover Lawrence, KS June 13-16, 2006
19	MVD EMS Section Fire Service EMS issues Newly established section Contact: Mike Thompson PH. (605) 394-4180 E-mail mike.thompson@rcgov.org
20	MVD Stipend Program $3,000 annual educational stipend Requested by state organizations through their state VP Used for chief officer level programs benefiting the state fire chiefs organization or the MVD
21	MVD Discussion Group List server for e-mail to all members Expedite communications among members See our web site for more information www.mvdafc.org
22	Conclusion Our goal with this program was to welcome you to the MVD-IAFC. We want to enhance your MVD conference experience. The MVD is your division and we are glad to have you on-board! Questions?
23	Our questions for you... What can the MVD do for you? What are the top three fire service issues that you are facing? Are there specific topics of interest that you would like to obtain information on? What didn’t we address? Other?
24	On behalf of the Missouri Valley Division of the IAFC……... Thank you for your attendance today. You are a valued member of the MVD. Please enjoy the balance of the conference. Let us know how we can assist you. Thanks again!
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