Annual Report for 2010
January 1, 2011

Dear Brother Firemen,

During 2010, our Northern New York Volunteer Fireman's Association has seen a slight increase in memberships to our organization. New departments have been added as well as some who have rejoined and paid their dues.

Total department membership amounts to 3,081, up 385 from the previous year. It is hoped we can increase our membership for 2011, which will make our organization stronger. There are now different memberships available that will be of more benefit to the department membership and our organization. Departments may now choose to pay full company memberships by paying $2 per member on your active roll, or continue to pay .50 per person. Individual membership would then remain at $3 per member. Also the life membership is still an available option at $50. When paying full membership, I will need the names and addresses of your members so that they will be notified of upcoming Northern meetings.

The yearbook will again be continuing and again we will be using the firm of Caring People Enterprises to do our solicitation on a professional basis. As you know, the money received from the solicitations is used to give out scholarships for the children of our NNY firemen and for our fire prevention programs. Solicitors will once again contact individuals in your community. This scholarship committee has been working hard and has made several changes to the criteria in applying for a scholarship. The committee also oversees the Cabot-McCadam Cheese scholarship as well.

Our President has been very busy this year representing us at many functions. He meets with many committees and area organizations and FASNY on a regular basis. President Davis is very active. Please be sure to share any ideas or concerns with him or any other officers of Northern.

Our Legislative Committee is as always hard at work, keeping up with the numberous bills that affect the volunteer firefighter. This committee keeps our members informed of upcoming legislation as it becomes available.

In closing, let me urge you and your department to attend our meetings and express your thoughts and opinions as they affect the volunteer firemen of Northern New York. Our goal is a better fire service and only through your participation can we make it safer and stronger for all of us.

Firematically,

Dennis E. Eickhoff
Secretary