AUXILIARY TO THE TEXAS STATE ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS ORGANIZATIONAL PACKET

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1 AUXILIARY TO THE TEXAS STATE ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS ORGANIZATIONAL PACKET

2 So you are interested in information on starting an auxiliary.. Please let me say how glad we are to hear you re interested in affiliating with the Auxiliary to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters. Our organization began in 1955 to be a service organization with the objective to cooperate with, support and contribute to the accomplishments of the aims and purposes of the IAFF and TSAFF, and to the betterment of the individual fire fighters. Enclosed is an application for certificate of affiliation and other helpful information. A list of officers is also included. Feel free to contact any officer if you have any questions. In order for you to become affiliated with the ATSAFF, please make sure you are chartered with the Auxiliary to the International Association of Fire Fighters. Once you return your application for affiliation to the Auxiliary to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters please send it to the President provided in the list, along with the $20.00 charter fee. An officer will contact you. At that time any questions you have can be answered. If we can assist you in any way in the future please feel free to contact us with any questions or problems you may have. Sincerely, Tammi Walthall President Auxiliary to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters

3 Why An Auxiliary? Affiliation with an Auxiliary gives a feeling of pride in the Fire Fighters and an Auxiliary gives the families a chance to associate together. An Auxiliary means added strength to the Local. It teaches your members how they can help preserve Locals and Unions. An Auxiliary is a valuable ally. It can help Fire Fighters battle their continuous struggle for better economic and social standing. Through Auxiliary work, members can create valuable public relations in their contact with other clubs, churches, schools and the general public. An Auxiliary promotes interest in Legislative needs of Fire Fighters and their families. Members, on a national basis, can make thousands of contacts with elected officials concerning favorable legislation. The Auxiliary is able to secure valuable publicity for the Fire Fighters. They enlist the interest and support of the community to the problems of the Fire Fighters. The Auxiliary assist the Local whenever called upon. Auxiliaries should never try to interfere with the Local union business. The Auxiliary members individually and as a group, helps stimulate interest in the Local, so attendance is increased and the Local consequently becomes stronger. With so many points in favor, wouldn t you be wise to organize an Auxiliary to your Local, and encourage all spouses to become members. This would further secure the Fire Fighters position and enhance the chances for a brighter future. The Auxiliary has a sizable job to do but greater participation is needed if we are to accomplish our goals satisfactory. An Organized and Affiliated Auxiliary Means That Each Local or Union Member is ONE MEMBER WITH TWO VOTES All work in the Auxiliary to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters is by volunteer and there are no paid officers. Only expenses for Auxiliary business and expenses to convention are paid to officers. If you have further questions PLEASE ask. You may contact any of the Officers. We are here for you. We NEED You. To Be Here When Needed IS The Greatest Gift We Can Give

4 General Information We are a service organization, with the following objectives: The purpose of this State Auxiliary shall be to unite Auxiliaries of the State of Texas and to promote the goals of the Texas State Association of the Fire Fighters. We want to provide a support group for the spouses, families and widows. You will be working alongside other spouses and families for the same purpose and goals. You will receive an ATSAFF Newsletter which contains the activities of other ATSAFF Auxiliaries and from your Executive Board. You will be eligible to have delegates and alternates attend and have a voice in the ATSAFF biennial convention. MEMBERSHIP The membership in the State Auxiliary shall be compromised of Local Auxiliaries as having received a charter issued by this organization. The Local Auxiliaries shall composed of such members, as are lawful spouses, parents, siblings and children of active, retired or deceased Fire Fighters, who are members of the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters. The Local Auxiliaries must be chartered and remain in good standing with the Auxiliary to the International Association of Fire Fighters. CHARTER The Charter initiation fee of each Local Auxiliary to the State Auxiliary shall be $20.00 payable upon application for membership. The State dues of each member, of each Local Auxiliary shall be forty cents (0.40) per month. The State dues will be paid in full on an annual basis due by January 31 st. These fees cover the period from January 1 st through December 31 st for the prior year. The Secretary-Treasurer will not accept Local Auxiliary dues unless accompanied by a current list of officers and members. See enclosed the Dues and Membership Forms. TIME OF CONVENTION The State Auxiliary convention convenes in the same city and at the same time as the TSAFF to conduct its business. All State Locals and Auxiliaries affiliated with the State Auxiliary shall be entitled to a minimum of two (2) delegates and/or alternates. Auxiliaries with membership of members shall be entitled to one (1) additional delegate and/or alternate (total of three (3) delegates and/or alternates). Auxiliaries with membership of 100 or more members shall be entitled to two (2) additional delegates and/or alternates (total of four (4) delegates and/or alternates). Each delegate must be a member in good standing in the State Auxiliary. Please make plans to attend. If you have any questions or concerns please contact an Officer today!

5 Procedure for Organizing an Auxiliary 1. Permission MUST be granted from the Local Association to organize. We are an extension of the local. We NEVER get involved in the business of that local. We do support and assist when asked by the local. We are an extension of that local so what we do in the communities reflect back on them. That local Executive Board has the right to disband any auxiliary. 2. If not already, you MUST be chartered with the Auxiliary to the International Association of Fire Fighters. 3. Personal invitations should be sent to each person who is eligible at least a week in advance stating the date, time and location of the organizational meeting. 4. If you are NOT chartered with the AIAFF please get the AIAFF Organizational Packet online and complete. 5. Once you are chartered with the AIAFF, the Local Auxiliary may then vote to become affiliated with the Auxiliary to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters. The enclosed application for affiliation is then completed and returned to the ATSAFF President, along with the charter fee of $20.00 with your membership forms, dues, and By-Laws. The dues are $0.40 per member, per month. If you have any questions please ask. A list of the ATSAFF Officers is enclosed in this packet. We look forward to hearing from you!

6 APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AFFILIATION We hereby pledge ourselves, individually and collectively, to be governed by the By-laws of the Auxiliary to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, with the reserved right to preserve the autonomy or selfgovernment of our own organization subject to such rules and regulations as are now established or may be established by the Auxiliary to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters. FOR STATE OFFICE USE ONLY

7 ATSAFF DUES & SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT FORM To be paid in full on an annual basis BY January 31 st. Auxiliary Name: City/State/Zip: Local Number: Year 2008 No. Members Rate Total $ January X 40 cents = February X 40 cents = March X 40 cents = April X 40 cents = May X 40 cents = June X 40 cents = July X 40 cents = August X 40 cents = September X 40 cents = October X 40 cents = November X 40 cents = December X 40 cents = Total Membership TOTAL $ Scholarship Donation All auxiliaries shall make a donation each year to: ATSAFF Scholarship Amount $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ President receives one copy. Individual Members may also purchase ATSAFF newsletters cost $5.00 a year Send a list of names and addresses of those wanting their own copies with payments. $5.00 each Auxiliary ATSAFF each Please Make All Checks Payable to: ATSAFF Mail to: Lisa Phillips, Secretary-Treasurer ATSAFF 3703 Hillrock Drive, Round Rock, Texas lisandkrk@gmail.com Please remember that the updated Officer List & Membership List must be included with this form and your payment. Office Use check # Rec d check date deposited

8 Auxiliary to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters Please Submit to: ATSAFF Secretary-Treasurer each January with Dues Form and After EACH Election Auxiliary to the Local # We have members. Meetings are held on Time Place Next Election will be President _ Address Ph# 1 st V.P. Ph# Address 2 nd V.P. Ph# _ Address Secretary _ Address Ph# Treasurer _ Address Ph# (OVER)

9 Name Address_ Ph# Ph# Name Address_ Ph# Ph# Name Address_ Ph# Ph# Name Address_ Ph# Ph# Name Address_ Ph# Ph# Name Address_ Ph# Ph# Name Address_ Ph# Ph# Name Address_ Ph# Ph# Please make another copy or use separate sheet if more room is needed.

10 Auxiliary to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters OFFICERS PRESIDENT Tammi Walthall (469) st VICE PRESIDENT Donna Chumley (214) nd VICE PRESIDENT Kristen Wade (210) rd VICE PRESIDENT Jennifer Wagner (512) SECRETARY TREASURER Lisa Phillips (512) Lisandkrk@gmail.com