The 2007-2008 EMARI Instructor Refresher was held this year at the American Red Cross facility in Worcester, MA on Saturday, September 8th. I want to thank Janet Reed for her help to procure the facility for this event; it was a beautiful location and a perfect day though very hot. I would also like to thank the entire IT team for their hard work and dedication; Sheila Daly; Dave Walker; Chris Fletcher; Deb Foss; Joe Greenwood; Michelle Esposito; Dave Polsey; Edee McNamara; Gail Riley; Janet Read; Scott Crofts; John Shipman; and Bill Devarney.

The Instructor Refresher went smoothly and many participants commented on the high-level of presentations, the innovative teaching methods applied, and of course, the hands on practicals. 52 instructors where refreshed and re-certified, some comments from the evaluations:

• Very well organized, good presentations
• Great MCI drill
• Really liked the blind assessment
• BB station was very good
• The hands on was great
• Loved the trauma station
• Great use of the kids as patients
• Great moving through as groups
• Assessment station was remarkable
• Excellent job.!!!!

2006 - 2007 Regional OEC Goals

1. Enhance the Instructor Refresher to be efficient, innovative, and rewarding
2. Help to enhance the Senior EMM program
3. Enhance the Mentoring and Instructor Program
4. Update QA and Evals on Instructors
5. Develop and deploy an OEC Enhancement Seminar – To Be Scheduled for January, 2008
6. Promote the Senior EMM Program and Senior S&T Program
7. Develop instructor aids for all instructors
8. Attend as many refreshers as possible in the EMARI region
9. Create a mentor and support program for the regions Instructor Trainers
10. Enhance all other OEC programs and make them FUN.!

Office Supplies - $250.00
Sr EMM TE Class - *$0.00
OEC Enhancement - $300.00
Total:  $550.00

* Budget each year but only use on three year cycle