February General Meeting
at the Fire Department Admin Building
February 13, 2024
February Meeting brought us a lot of Valentine-colored clothes and smiles, and everyone made it to the Fire Station for a nice change in venue.
Our program was presented by Plantation Fire Department member, Kaitlin Murthins (pictured in blue) - highlighting Heart Health Month. Kaitlin gave a very informative presentation including demonstrations of CPR for both adults and babies. Kaitlin couldn’t leave before bringing out Sparky, a learning tool our Club recently paid to upgrade. This new Sparky not only remotely moves around AND talks, but also shoots out water. Sparky travels to schools and events as needed.
Pictured to the right, Kaitlin is showing our Helen Ackerman how to position her hands and where to apply pressure to an adult’s chest to perform CPR. The fast-past rhythm and the correct pressure can be challenging. An easy way to remember the rhythm is to sing Staying Alive by the Bee Gees while pushing. Keep that pace for 30 pushes. Call
9-1-1 with your smartphone on speaker while continuing to push. You may just help save a life one day. Thank you, Kaitlin!
Our program was presented by Plantation Fire Department member, Kaitlin Murthins (pictured in blue) - highlighting Heart Health Month. Kaitlin gave a very informative presentation including demonstrations of CPR for both adults and babies. Kaitlin couldn’t leave before bringing out Sparky, a learning tool our Club recently paid to upgrade. This new Sparky not only remotely moves around AND talks, but also shoots out water. Sparky travels to schools and events as needed.
Pictured to the right, Kaitlin is showing our Helen Ackerman how to position her hands and where to apply pressure to an adult’s chest to perform CPR. The fast-past rhythm and the correct pressure can be challenging. An easy way to remember the rhythm is to sing Staying Alive by the Bee Gees while pushing. Keep that pace for 30 pushes. Call
9-1-1 with your smartphone on speaker while continuing to push. You may just help save a life one day. Thank you, Kaitlin!
Welcoming New Members for 75 Years!
Tuesday, February 13th was our 75th year of welcoming new members. Our newest volunteers were inducted with a poetic essay entitled "United in Purpose" and each new member received a key ring reminding them that "Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of working together".
New members, pictured above left to right:
Dee Trifunovic, Barbara Lee, Gail Marie Perry, Robyn Sortal, Mary Lou Samaras, Beverly Kreye, Marjorie Epstein Aloni, Alice Purdy, Marcy Brennan, Kathi Curtis. Nancy and Helen are at each end.
New Members not in attendance:
B.J. Tolzsis, Ruth Robert, Holly Wright Munoz, Jan Heinrich, Mila Trifunovic and Jennifer Wilson.
Helen Ackerman, 2nd VP, Membership
New members, pictured above left to right:
Dee Trifunovic, Barbara Lee, Gail Marie Perry, Robyn Sortal, Mary Lou Samaras, Beverly Kreye, Marjorie Epstein Aloni, Alice Purdy, Marcy Brennan, Kathi Curtis. Nancy and Helen are at each end.
New Members not in attendance:
B.J. Tolzsis, Ruth Robert, Holly Wright Munoz, Jan Heinrich, Mila Trifunovic and Jennifer Wilson.
Helen Ackerman, 2nd VP, Membership