2012 NAEMT Committees

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• Advocacy Committee

  This committee shall develop and implement advocacy strategies to address the key EMS issues identified by NAEMT members. Responsibilities include:

  • Recommending to the Board federal legislative and regulatory initiatives to support or oppose.
  • Working in cooperation with other organizations, as appropriate, to promote passage of specific EMS legislation or regulation.
  • Developing and implementing strategies to increase nationwide participation in EMS on the Hill Day.
  • Recommending to the Board the key legislative issues to be addressed at EMS on the Hill Day.
  • Organizing and overseeing a national network of state advocacy coordinators to support grassroots EMS advocacy.
  • Preparing position statements and comments on proposed legislation or regulation for review and approval by the Board.
  • Developing and implementing strategies to increase awareness with the EMS community, the larger medical community and the public at large of the challenges facing EMS and EMS practitioners.

  Committee Chair: Jim Judge
  
  Committee members: Jerry Johnston, Nathan Williams, Gary Wingrove, Scott Cravens, Kenneth Erikson, Gary McLean, Ken Hockett, Jason White, Don Lundy,

• AMLS Committee

  This committee shall develop and oversee the ongoing implementation of the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) education program in accordance with the NAEMT bylaws and education program policies and procedures.
  
  Committee chair: Sarah Seiler
  
  Vice Chair: Les Becker

  Committee Members:  Linda Abrahamson, Annette Bellows, Brad Pierson, Jeff Messerole
  
  Medical Director: Vince Mosesso
  
  Associate Medical Director: Angus Jameson

• Candidacy and Elections Committee

  This committee shall ensure compliance with all provisions in the NAEMT Bylaws and operational policy concerning the candidacy and election process for directors and officers. Responsibilities include:

  • Verifying the accuracy of all candidacy statements and supporting documents submitted to NAEMT as part of the candidacy process, including certification and endorsements. The committee shall provide the final slate of verified candidates to the Executive Director, with a copy to the President, no later than 3 weeks prior to the commencement of voting.
  • Monitoring responses to questions posed by the committee. If the committee identifies any false or misleading information presented by a candidate, the committee chair shall notify the candidate and request a retraction of the information in question.
  • Investigating any reported issues regarding a candidate or the candidacy process. A report on the results of the committee's investigation shall be provided to the President for review and action, as needed.

  Committee Chair: Patrick F. Moore
  
  Committee Members: Ken Bouvier, Doug Meyer, Dennis Wilham, Nathan Williams

• Education Committee

  This committee shall identify and develop new educational content for EMS practitioners and instructors.  It shall ensure that NAEMT’s education meets industry standards and is in compliance with all industry regulation. Responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring requirements and trends in EMS education, certification, re-certification, and standards to ensure that NAEMT education is in compliance with all requirements and meets the continuing education needs of EMS practitioners;
  • Recommending new courses or course content, as needed.
  • Overseeing applications or renewals of education program accreditation. 

  Committee chair: K.C. Jones 
   

  Committee members: Bob Loftus, Sue Jacobus, Will Chapleau, Sarah Seiler, Chris Cebollero, Glenn Luedtke, Angel Burba

• EMS Safety Program Committee

  This committee shall develop and oversee the ongoing implementation of the EMS Safety education program in accordance with the NAEMT bylaws and education program policies and procedures.
  
  Committee Chair:Glenn Luedtke

  Vice Chair: Taz Meyer
  
  Committee Members: Bruce Evans, Mike Szczygiel, Michael Shelton, Scott Sholes, Charlene Cobb

• EPC Committee

  This committee shall develop and oversee the ongoing implementation of the Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) education program in accordance with the NAEMT bylaws and education program policies and procedures.
  
  Committee chair: Chris Cebollero
  
  Committee members:  Linda Bell, Chad McIntyre, Lisa Bennett, Kyle Bates
  
  Medical Director: Lou Romig
  
  Associate Medical Director: Doug Trocinski

• Finance Committee

  This committee shall assist the Board of Directors in managing the funds of the association.  Responsibilities include: 

  • Reviewing the budget developed by the staff and the Treasurer to ensure that it is balanced, is in compliance with the financial policies of the association, and addresses its mission and strategic goals.
  • Reviewing all insurance coverage held by the association to ensure that the association and its leaders are adequately protected. 
  • Reviewing the association’s investments to ensure that such investments are in compliance with the investment policies of the association and are working to achieve its investment objectives.

   

  Committee chair: Rick Ellis
  
  Committee members: Rod Barrett, Bruce Beins, Will Chapleau, David Morando

• Health and Safety Committee

  This committee assists the Board of Directors in identifying health and safety issues that impact the EMS workforce and resources to assist EMS practitioners to enhance their workplace health and safety. Responsibilities include:

  • Monitor the EMS community on a regular basis for trends in health and safety issues, and bring to the attention of the Board any issues that may warrant action by the association.
  • Identify best practices in addressing EMS health and safety issues and share them with the institutions that employ EMS providers.
  • Identify informational and educational resources to help EMS systems and EMS practitioners create and maintain healthy and safe work environments.

  Committee chair: Don Lundy
   

  Committee members:  Peter Dworsky, Mark Heath, Glenn Luedtke, Jim Slattery, Mike Szczygiel, Ron Thackery, Jules Scadden

• Leadership Development Committee

  This committee shall develop future leadership for the association by:

  • Identifying active members who may possess the knowledge, skills, interest and motivation to serve in leadership positions within the association.
  • Providing mentoring and guidance to these members to help them develop their leadership capabilities;
  • Recommending to the President qualified members to serve on committees, work groups, and as liaisons.
  • Identifying leadership training opportunities within EMS to support the development of future leaders. 

  Committee chair:  Pat Moore
  
  Committee members:  Nathan Williams, Bob Loftus, Sue Jacobus, Rick Ellis, Don Lundy, Connie Meyer 

• Membership Committee

  This committee shall assist the Board of Directors in membership recruitment and retention.  Responsibilities include: 

  • Working with the staff to develop an outreach strategy to increase the number of active members.
  • Conducting outreach to new and existing members.
  • Reviewing the current package of member benefits and services on a regular basis and recommend additions or changes, as needed.
  • Reviewing the association’s membership statistics on a regular basis and note any significant changes or trends.

  Committee chair:  Chuck Kearns 

   

  Committee members:  Aimee Binning, Jennifer Frenette, Brad Gronke, KC Jones, Jim Judge, Les Powell, Howard Schwartz, Matt Zavadsky

• Military Relations Committee

  This committee shall develop strong relationships with the U.S. armed services.  Responsibilities include: 

  • Providing information to the U.S. Department of Defense and each of the branches of the U.S. armed services about the benefits of NAEMT membership for military medics.

  • Identifying ways that NAEMT can help transition EMS practitioners from the military to civilian service.

  • Positioning NAEMT as a bridge between military and civilian EMS.

  • Increasing the number of NAEMT members from the military. 

  Committee Chair: Ben Chlapek
  
  Committee Vice Chair: T.J. Bishop
  
  Committee members: David Crowley, Rick Ellis, Dave Foster, Paul Garcia, Joe Kelly, Alan Moreland, Jeffrey Sicz and Michael Williamson

• PHTLS Committee

  This committee shall develop and oversee the ongoing implementation of the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) education program in accordance with the NAEMT bylaws and education program policies and procedures. 

  Committee chair: Will Chapleau
  
  Committee members: Dr. Norman McSwain, Dr. Jeffrey Guy, Dr. Peter Pons, Greg Chapman, Steve Mercer, Dr. Frank Butler, Dr. Lance Stuke, Dennis Rowe, Craig Jacobus, Augie Bamonti, Michael Hunter, Mark Lueder

• Social Networking Committee

  This committee shall develop and implement a strategy, supported by policies and procedures, for the association’s communications activities using social networking media, including Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and YouTube.  Responsibilities include:

  • Developing a strategy for utilizing social networking media to support achievement of NAEMT’s strategic goals.

  • Developing policies to help guide NAEMT members and other users of NAEMT social networks in the appropriate use of such media.

  • Developing internal procedures for sharing information and resources with members through NAEMT’s social networks to ensure the presentation of a consistent message across all media.

  • Launching, monitoring and revising, as needed, the social networking strategy.