Lower Swatara Township Volunteer Fire Dept

“Sherry pickel, secretary, and henry pickel, trustee are husband and wife”

“There are 9 classes of membership: a. Active operational - members who wish to be active in the tactical side of department operations, must be 18 years of age, and capable of participating in tactical operations. B. Active non-operational - active membership in the department for those who do not care to function in the role of firefighter but can offer other administrative talents, shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of an active member, but may not function as a firefighter or hold a line officer's position. C. Retired active - members who, due to age or disability, are no longer capable of functioning as a firefighter, shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of an active member. D. Probationary member - a member who has not yet completed the probationary period, entitled to all rights and privileges with the exception of voting and holding office. E. Junior firefighter - active member who does not meet the age requirement for active membership, must be at least 14 years of age, must meet all requirements of the child labor laws, entitled to all rights and privileges of an active member with the exception of voting and holding office. F. In-service active member- a member who is on active military service g. Life member - an honorary title proffered to those members who serve 10 years of consecutive active service, shall not be required to pay annual dues. H. Social member - shall be privileged to attend department social functions and department meetings, shall not have a voice or vote in department meetings, nor be privileged to hold departmental office or respond to emergency calls. I. Honorary member - persons who by their position or title will aid in maintaining good relationships between the department and other areas, they are non-paying members, they will not take an active part in the affairs of the department, including voting.”

“Active operational, active non-operational, and retired active members are eligible to vote to elect officers and trustees if they have attended at least 4 monthly meetings in a calendar year.”

“Active operational, active non-operational, and retired active members are eligible to vote on department business.”

“The form 990 will be reviewed by the membership at the next monthly meeting which will occur after the form is filed.”

“The governing documents and financial statements are available upon request, there is no written conflict of interest policy”