OCFD Citizen's Fire Academy Alumni Association
CFAAA Newsletter January 2016
CFAAA DISPATCH
Published monthly by the Oklahoma City Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association
Rob Anderson-Editor
January, 2016
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CHRISTMAS AT THE FIREHOUSE 2015
Station 17 red shift with Rob Anderson and his Niece Christi Bristow (Photo By: OCFD firefigher)
Christmas at the Firehouse this year was a bit different for a variety of reasons, but the most relevant is that for the first time, I delivered to two stations.
My Niece, Christi Bristow, met me at station 17 to make that particular delivery due to the fact our family business donated the breakfast. After a short chat, Christi was off to meet the corpulant Gentleman in the red and white suit who was making his rounds, I went to stop two, Station 15
As with 17s, I made the delivery and had a short chat.
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2016 CFAAA BOARD ELECTED
During the annual business meeting, held November 19th, the following were elected as the 2016 board of directors.
Cheryl Ramage: President
Lee Lehner: Vice President
James Harrison: Secretary
Sandy Lookabaugh: Treasurer
David Dozier: Member at Large
Harrison is a graduate of the recently held CFA class 18. Many new members from that class were in attendance.
The next meeting will be held January 21, 6:30 PM, station 6 at Lincoln and Sheridan. Bring enough food for yourself and ten firefighters.
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CFAAA HAPPENINGS
To order shirts, contact Lee Lehner.
Several colors are authorized; however, the main uniform will still be dress whites. CFAAA is also allowed a jacket available in dark blue.
Allow one to two weeks for delivery.
If you are interested in helping and would like to volunteer, please email Keith Sossamon at keith.sossamon@okc.gov
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2016 DUES NOW DUE
2016 CFAAA dues are now due, $20.00.
Payments can be accepted at the monthly meeting. Or send checks payable to CFAAA to Treasurer;
Sandy Lookabaugh
2241 SW 117th St
Oklahoma City, Ok. 73170
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NOTES TO PASS ALONG
Remember If you take pictures of a fire, accident, or other event involving OCFD, before posting, you must submit them to the on-duty PIO for approval. This only includes OCFD. Any pictures taken of departments outside Oklahoma City, or the State of Oklahoma, are not under this policy, unless OCFD is involved. You can email Benny Fulkerson; benny.fulkerson@okc.gov, with your pictures for approval.
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RIDE-A-LONG
If you haven’t done any ride-a- longs lately, we urge you do take advantage of it.
We are entitled to three per year, and it is a great way to enjoy the company of firefighters and to see firsthand what they do.
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RIDE-A-LONG
Tess Hague
To schedule a ride-a-long, contact Tess Hague at 297-3628, Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM and she will get you scheduled.
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MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT
I want to thank everyone for a really fantastic year. I am very pleased that each of you has stepped up and is assisting with "Christmas at the Firehouse" this year. The Fire fighters really do appreciate all of the things that CFAAA does for them.
I am very pleased at the fine work of Cheryl Klein to coordinate the CATF again this year. Thank You, Cheryl.
When you deliver the items for Christmas, don't forget to wish them all a "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I wish each of you the same a "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Auggie Augenstein
CFAAA President 2015
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MESSAGE FROM EDITOR
For the past several years, I have designed, written, and edited the CFAAA newsletter, which I called “The Dispatch.”
I really want a break from it, and hope someone will continue the way I have done it over the years. It has been as close to the AP style guide (the “bible” of journalism) as possible. During that time, I have gone to stations, events, meetings and more, plus done countless hours of research over the internet and other sources to find interesting articles about fire service and OCFD. It has been an enjoyable effort. One I take, possibly, too much pride in. This is my college degree field, so, I strive to use that education to everyone’s benefit.
Since the recent death of my Mother, many unexpected changes have transpired in my life. Therefore, it is with mixed emotion, I announce to you that this will be my final edition of the Dispatch. Thank you for all the compliments over the years and the encouragement. Those things mean a lot.
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IMPORTANT EMAIL ADDRESSES AND BOARD MEMBERS
President:
Cheryl Ramage
Vice-President:
Lee Lehner
Secretary:
James Harrison
Treasurer:
Sandy Lookabaugh
Member-At-Large:
David Dozier
Newsletter Editor,
Rob Anderson, roba1955@yahoo.com
Web Master;
Keith Sossamon
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FINAL NOTES
The CFAAA Dispatch is published monthly by the Oklahoma City Citizens FireAcademy Alumni Association, and is published with permission from the Oklahoma City Fire Department.
We thank Chief Keith Bryant, and the entire fire department staff for their courtesy and cooperation.
Copyright 2016 CFAAA and Oklahoma City Fire Department
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