Central District

Firefighters of Central Pennsylvania

118th Annual Convention

(Click Here) to go to the Clymer Web Site 

 

    The Convention Golf Tournament scheduled for Thursday morning has been cancelled due to a lack of interest.

Information received from Robert C Gerlach

Please direct all question regarding the Convention Queen Contest to: John Gromley (mhtml:{6E983C1F-A06F-4E23-AA12-D5B3CE943999}mid://00000169/!x-usc:mailto:rjgromley11@verizon.net) or   724-464-3667.

118th Annual Central District Volunteer Fireman’s Association Convention

Hosted by: Clymer Volunteer Fire Company #1

 

 

Schedule of Events

 

 

 

Thursday, August 19, 2010

1 PM – 9 PM

Registration at the Clymer Volunteer Fire Company

2 PM

Tent kitchen opens

5 PM

Past Presidents Banquet – Clymer Vol. Fire Co. Social Hall

6 PM

Vendors  -  Bar  - Tent Games open

7 PM

Vice President & Committee Meetings – Clymer VFC Social Hall

8 PM

Convention Opening Business Sessions – Clymer VFC Social Hall

8 PM – 11 PM

Music Entertainment

 

 

 

 

Friday, August 20, 2010

8 AM – 9 PM

Registration at the Clymer Volunteer Fire Company

9:30 AM

Memorial Service – Clymer Church of the Resurrection

10:30 AM

Awards Program and Business Session – Clymer VFC Social Hall

11 AM

Business Session, Ladies – Clymer American Legion

12 PM

Voting, if necessary – Clymer Vol. Fire Co. Social Hall

1 PM – 3 PM

Queen Registration at the Penn Run Outreach Center

2 PM

Captain’s Meeting – Battle of the Barrel – Clymer VFC Fire Station

3 PM

Battle of the Barrel Content – on Sherman Street

4 PM

Queen Contest Meeting – Penn Run Outreach Center

5 PM

Queens Banquet – Penn Run Outreach Center

6 PM

Vendors  -  Bar  - Tent Games - Tent Kitchen open

7 PM

Queen Contest Begins – Penn Run Outreach Center

8 PM – 12 AM

Music Entertainment

 

 

 

 

Saturday, August 21, 2010

9 AM – 2 PM

Registration at the Clymer Volunteer Fire Company

9 AM

Captains’ Meeting – Pump Contest – Clymer VFC Fire Station

10 AM

Pumping Contest – on Sherman Street

1 PM

Parade Judging (Equipment) – Penns Manor High School

4 PM

Convention Parade

8 PM

Awards Announcement

9 PM – 12 AM

Music Entertainment

11 PM

All Drawings or Give-A-Ways

 

 

118th Annual Central District Volunteer Fireman’s Association Convention

Hosted by: Clymer Volunteer Fire Company #1

 

 

CAMPING RESERVATIONS

 

 

Reservations:

__  Tents                       (20’ X 20’)         $35.00/3 Days

__  Campers                 (25’ X 35’)         $40.00/3 Days

__  RV’s (over 30’)         (30’ X 50’)         $50.00/3 Days

* There is a $50.00 returnable deposit for site clean-up per department *

 

 

Name:               __________________________________________________________

Address:           __________________________________________________________

                        __________________________________________________________

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Phone #:           __________________________________________________________

Fire Dept.:        __________________________________________________________

Specific:           __ Family          __ Loud

Campers you wish to be near: ______________________________________________

 

 

Reservations should be received by August 17, 2010

 

 

Make check payable to:             Clymer VFC #1

 

Send reservations to:                Clymer VFC #1 Convention/Camping

                                                P.O. Box 3

                                                Clymer, PA 15728

 

Contact Information:                  Adam Lightcap, (724) 422-6822

 

 

Please read the camping rules prior to making reservations.  All reservations are subject to review and persons making the reservation must be a member of the CENTRAL DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION.

 


 

118th Annual Central District Volunteer Fireman’s Association Convention

Hosted by: Clymer Volunteer Fire Company #1

 

 

CAMPING RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

 

1.     It is the responsibility of the Host Fire Company to provide a suitable site for camping to handle tents, trailers, and RV’s.  The site should have an entrance and exit to allow easy access and a makeshift roadway to allow emergency vehicles to enter the camping site.  Sufficient ‘Port-A-Johns’ and garbage containers or dumpsters (depending on the size of the site) should be made available, while providing water and sewage hookups is optional.  The Host Fire Company must charge an adequate fee to cover their cost in providing restrooms, garbage pickup, police protection, and final site cleanup.  The Central District Association is not responsible for any of the cost incurred in having the campsite.

2.     To obtain a campsite, the individual must be a member of the Central District Fireman’s Association or a member of a Fire Company which is a member of the Central District Fireman’s Association.  That person will be designated as the Person in Charge (PIC) of the campsite.  He/she will be responsible to the Host Company and the Central District Fireman’s Association if any problems arise from their campsite.  Also a roster of all persons staying overnight at the site must be submitted and if necessary, updates during the convention.

3.     The following is STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the campsite:

A.    Fireworks (M-80’s, etc.) of ANY TYPE.

B.    Weapons of ANY TYPE.

C.    Lewd and immoral activity in public.

D.    Fighting and any other types of physical altercations.

E.    Based upon local conditions, the Host Company can have other restrictions.

4.     All laws pertaining to alcohol consumption and substance abuse must be observed.

5.     The campsite should represent a healthy and safe environment for all.

6.     Violation of ANY of the above rules will result in the campsite being closed down and the individuals removed from the Convention town.  In addition, said person/persons will not be permitted to camp at the following convention.  Also the notice of the violation will be forwarded to the Home Fire Department.