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Effective Wednesday August 17, 2011 we have dissolved the CERT Council. In its place we have established 3 committees, Administration,Operations, and Training.
Administration Committee - This group manages the CERT records, including member documentation of training and community events. This group also oversees the issuing of badges on an annual basis, and maintains the membership and training records. Some areas that members can assist in are:
Communications - To manage communication between/among the various committees of Chandler CERT. This group also oversees the Chandler CERT website. Keep members apprised of needs, welfare and accomplishments of the CERT members
Marketing/Outreach - Actively promoting Chandler CERT within the larger Chandler community, including items such as: community outreach presentations, advertising, HOA/organization presentations.
Membership/Records - Help to manage, mentor and assist new CERT members with their involvement within the Chandler CERT program. Assists with record keeping for the CERT Members
Operations Committee - This group manages the deployment of CERT members and equipment for specific assignments. Examples include but not limited to:
Events (non-emergency) - Support and coordinate all community events where Chandler CERT actively participates and requires logistics.
Logistics - Manage the Chandler CERT equipment, including the CERT trailer and Storm Response boxes. If these items need to be moved, committee members would oversee that relocation for use by the Operations group.
Specialty - Manage the organization, setup and deployment of the Chandler CERT specialty focus teams, i.e.; Storm Response, or REHAB Teams.
Training Committee - This group manages all Chandler CERT training classes.
Basic Training Classes - Schedule, coordinate and oversee the completion of the G317 Basic Training Class.
Ongoing Advanced Training - Manage the scheduling, coordination, setup and completion of advanced training classes for continuing members.
Each committee will have 2 co-chairs and within each committee there are sub-committees with specific areas of responsibility. The committee co-chairs will report to Battalion Chief Rob McLeod, the Chandler CERT Coordinator. This is a system similar to one used by the Chandler Fire Department that encourages input and participation throughout the Department.
Temporary co-chairs have been appointed by Chief McLeod. The temporary co-chairs are Shauna Hainz and Jay London in Administration, Joe Zigon and Bernie Korczyk in Operations and Matt Kramer and Aaron Schmidt in Training. The plan is to have permanent co-chairs in place well before the end of the year. Any active Chandler CERT member is eligible to be a committee co-chair. Permanent co-chairs will be selected by Chief McLeod. If you are interested in becoming a co-chair please submit your name and contact information to certadmin@chandleraz.gov.
So what does this actually mean? It means that:
· There is no more CERT Council and no more monthly CERT Council meetings.
· There will be fewer meetings, of all kinds, but more communication between committee co-chairs, members and Chief McLeod.
· Any member who has considered being active in CERT but was daunted by the commitment required, has an opportunity to participate at whatever level they can.
· Chandler CERT's affiliation with the Chandler Fire Department is stronger than ever.
· The areas of responsibility under the Council structure are accounted for within sub-committees, but this provides everyone with more flexibility.
· Your participation is encouraged and welcomed at whatever level you can offer.
All Chandler CERT members are strongly encouraged to comment, choose at least one committee of interest, and to participate. We invite you to contact certadmin@chandleraz.gov to select the committee(s) that you would like to assist with. We strongly believe that this new structure will welcome new ideas, more participants and will require less of a commitment from members than the old Council structure required.
]]>If would like to add something to the agenda or for more information please contact Bernie Korczyk, 480-620-5024 or CERT.President@cox.net
would like to add something to the agenda or for more information please contact Bernie Korczyk, 480-620-5024 or
When: March 16, 2011
Where: Chandler Fire HQ
151 E. Boston St..
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Our regular monthly Council meeting.
All Council meetings are open to all CERT members and all are welcome to attend.
If would like to add something to the agenda or for more information please contact Jay London, 480-814-7081 or
]]>At Mesquite High School.
500 S. McQueen Rd. Gilbert, AZ
Contact Diana Jeremias to sign up 602-527-0120 or dianajeremias@mail.maricopa.gov
No pre-training required. Lunch will be provided.
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It will run for 7 consecutive Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Night 7 drill will be on Thursday May 12 at the Fire Training Center.
If you have any friends or family members interested in taking the Basic class or if any CERT members want to sit in on any of the classes or participate in the drill call Barbara Warren
480-388-5344 or email
]]>The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, March 22, 2011. If you have any questions about the application process contact Cheryl Bowen at cbowen@azdohs.gov.
]]>In the parking lot and throughout the building. Contact Barbara Warren to sign up to staff the table, 480 388-5344 or warrenbs@cox.net
Even if you can't staff the table, come by tour the new HQ and say hello.
]]>When: March 5, 2011
Where: Assemble on Arizona Ave. North of Ray Road
Time: 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
It's time again for our annual stroll along Arizona Avenue.
Come join us. Walk in the Parade, wave and say hello to all the Chandler residents lined up along the way to cheer us on.
For more information please contact Barbara Warren, 480-388-5344 or
]]>In support of Water Safety Day, and in cooperation with Phoenix Children's Hospital, the Chandler Fire Department is looking for volunteers to spend a couple of hours inserting stickers into books. The deadline for completion is Saturday January 21. The books can be picked up at Chandler Gilbert Community College (or delivered to you) and either worked on there or brought home to be completed. Contact Tiffany Isaacson 602-546-1712.
]]>Location: Seville Golf & Country Club
6683 Clubhouse Dr., Gilbert, AZ
If you would prefer the registration packet emailed directly to you, please email gfdsymposium@gilbertaz.gov
with your first and last name along with your email address.
Save the Date
Tuesday May 3, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: TBD
The very popular, annual Storm Spotter Class taught by meteorologists from the National Weather Service. Renew your annual certification as a Storm Spotter.