Chief Bruce D. White....7 January 2007

I borrowed and modified this great list from Jerry Hagen, FAE/President, Winchester VFC. It makes a good deal of sense for SAR Units as well.

16 Things You Can Do To Help a Volunteer Emergency Services Organization Succeed!

1. Attend meetings, trainings and fundraisers and arrive early and stay late.
2. At meetings when voting yes for something make sure you will be available to commit to helping. Otherwise vote no.
3. After meetings or the next day, say thank you to your directors and officers for their continued service. Remember they are not getting paid to be there either.
4. Take part in company business. Be pro-active instead of re-active.
5. Pay attention at meetings and trainings and ask lots of questions.
6. Show up for all types of calls even the "routine" ones.
7. Co-operate. TEAM players are always required.
8. Help when someone asks and offer help even when they don't.
9. Educate yourself not only in dept. business but in all aspects of business.
10. Accept an office position. Your ideas are important.
11. If appointed to a committee make it a priority and give it your best. DO something with it!
12. Give more than just what is minimally required.
13. Take pride in your commitment and your accomplishments.
14. Give others their moment to shine.
15. Acknowledge all those who support the dept. both financially and personally.
16. NEVER EVER GIVE UP!!!! If something is not working then find a new approach.