School Bus Training Team, Inc.

Onondaga County Traffic Safety Fair

2007-11-11T09:12:00.001-05:00

Phoenix Transportation Safety Expo

2007-11-05T12:00:00.000-05:00

We were happy to be a part of the 1st Annual Safety Expo put on by the Phoenix Transportation Department on October 27th. Despite the miserable weather they had a higher turnout than they expected. In addition to our bus they had four other buses, two firetrucks, a snowplow, an ambulance and other safety displays. It was a fun event and we look forward to next year.

Gas Card Winners

2007-11-03T11:25:00.000-04:00

Our Gas Card Raffle raised $658.00.
Thank you to everyone who sold tickets and those that bought them!

The lucky names drawn were:

$100 - David Gibson

$25 - Mary McCarthy

$25 - Maggie Kazlo

Onondaga County Traffic Safety Fair

2007-11-01T11:40:00.000-04:00

The School Bus Training Team will be at the Onondaga County Traffic Safety Fair sponsored by the Onondaga County Traffic Safety Board and Drivers' Village On November 10th. Come on out and see us! There will be lots of other fun displays as well.

(Click on picture to enlarge)

New Pictures

2007-10-20T12:29:00.000-04:00

Fulton Professional FFA

2007-10-15T11:43:00.000-04:00

Thank you Fulton Professional FFA for your $100 donation!

Fulton Professional FFA
170 S. Second Street
Fulton, NY 13069

Fundraiser for Brenda Karpinko

2007-10-15T11:37:00.000-04:00

If you can help or would like more info please leave a comment or send an email to Charlotte

Touch A Truck Event in the Valley News

2007-10-12T11:13:00.000-04:00

The Valley News had a very nice article had a very nice article about the Touch A Truck Event that we participated in. The event was hosted by the Hannibal Home and School Association.

Participants got a chance to climb on, in, around, and over many vehicles, including a Hum-vee from the U.S. Army, a grader from the Town of Hannibal Highway Department, a dump truck, school buses, and several firefighting apparatuses from the Hannibal Volunteer Fire Department.
One vehicle in particular stood out because of its unique appearance- a school bus that was cut in half with the back half of the seating area turned 90 degrees sideways. This vehicle is used as a training device by local fire departments, law enforcement agencies, school districts, and other emergency responders to practice emergency evacuation drills for a bus roll-over.

Check out the entire article and pictures here.

Oswego Sub Shop, Inc - Thanks!

2007-10-12T11:07:00.001-04:00

Thank you Oswego Sub Shop, Inc for your donation of $100!

Oswego Sub Shop Inc.
106 West Bridge Street
Oswego, NY 13126

Thank You Wholesale Homes!

2007-10-12T11:02:00.000-04:00

Wholesale Homes has donated $50. Thanks!

Wholesales Homes
Rt. 11 S.,
PO Box 551
Central Square, NY 13036

Take A Chance!

2007-09-28T21:45:00.000-04:00

Scriba Volunteer Fire Department

2007-09-28T21:34:00.000-04:00

Scriba Volunteer Fire Depart has donated $100. Thank-you!
P.O. Box 69
Lycoming New York 13093

Total Site Developement

2007-09-28T21:23:00.000-04:00

A big Thank-You goes out to Total Site Developement for their donation of $1,000!

Total Site Development
902 Old Route 3
Hannibal, NY 13074

Another Great Garage Sale!

2007-09-28T20:58:00.000-04:00

The Scriba Garage Sale was a huge success.

The Oswego Transportation Department has raised another $846.

Way To Go!

Hannibal Home and School

2007-09-28T20:43:00.000-04:00

Hannibal Home and School has given us $1,000. Thank you!

We were happy to participate in their Touch-a-Truck event on September 22 and look forward to working with them again.

Hannibal Home & School
1725 State Rte. 104A
Sterling, NY 13156

C. E. White Co.

2007-09-28T20:35:00.000-04:00

Thank you to C.E. White Co! They have donated four seats. Two are the intergrated car seats and two are the new seats with shoulder harness and lap belt. Check out the pictures below and then check out their other products!

C. E. White Co.
P.O. Box 308
New Washington, OH 44854-0308

Rudy's Lakeside

2007-09-28T20:03:00.000-04:00

Rudy's Lakeside in Oswego has come through with $1,000! Thank-you!

Rudy's Lakeside is located 1/4 mile West of S.U.N.Y. Oswego and the city of Oswego. They are on County Route 89 at the intersection of Fred Haynes Blvd.

Koroseal Flooring Products

2007-09-28T19:00:00.000-04:00

A Big Thank-you to Koroseal Flooring Products!

3875 Embassy Parkway
Fairlawn, OH 44333

They have donated $1,000 and pebble tread for the step well. Check out all of their great products.

Meeting Canceled

2007-09-26T11:23:00.000-04:00

The meeting scheduled for this Wednesday, Sept. 26, has been canceled. Please check back for date and time of our next meeting.

Thanks to Mr. Pearse

2007-09-25T05:42:00.000-04:00

Mr. Jay Pearse, of East Amherst, NY, has donated $25 along with a wish of "GOOD LUCK!"

Thank you!

Phoenix CSEA

2007-09-14T18:55:00.000-04:00

The Phoenix CSEA, Unit #8019 has donated $100.

Thank you!

Garage Sale Reminder

2007-09-13T17:01:00.000-04:00

Garage Sale
Scriba Volunteer Fire Dept.
Rte. 104 Oswego
9:00-3:00
September 22, 2007

To benefit School Bus Training Team-training bus
Kitchen, Clothing of all sizes, Household items, Toys etc...
Something for everyone!
Donations and Volunteers welcome!
Contact Kelly Stauring at 315-342-7169.

Thank you U.S. Bus Corp.!

2007-09-12T22:22:00.000-04:00

Thank you to U.S. Bus Corporation for their very generous donation of $1,000!

U.S. Bus Corporation
3 Pat Malone Drive
PO Box 329
Suffern, New York 10901

NAPA Distribution Center

2007-09-04T08:21:00.000-04:00

NAPA Distribution Center in Syracuse has donated $100. Thank you!

Napa Distribution Center
410 N. Midler Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13206-0900

1st Annual Golf Tournament

2007-09-03T08:41:00.000-04:00

Delphi Falls Fire Department - Thanks!

2007-09-03T08:39:00.000-04:00

Thanks to an Onondaga County Fire Department! The Delphi Falls Fire Department has donated $100. They also sent along this note:.

A big Thank you for taking the time to heelp all the children in Central New York to stay safe and learn very valuable information.

Delphi Falls Fire Company Inc.
P O BOX 7
Delphi Falls, NY 13051

Richland Fire Department - Thanks!

2007-08-21T09:33:00.000-04:00

The folks at the Richland Fire Department have donated $50. Thank you!

Richland Fire Dept.
P O Box 214
Richland, NY 13144

Thank You Minetto Fire Department!

2007-08-18T08:29:00.000-04:00

Another local fire department has donated $100. This time thanks go to the Minetto Fire Department!

Minetto Fire Dept.
12 Barrett Drive
P O Box 99
Minetto, NY 13115-0099

Garage Sale a Success

2007-08-17T08:36:00.000-04:00

Great news! The Oswego Transportation Department raised $714.00 at the garage sale.

Hats off to them!

Thank you everyone, for all your hard work and donations.

Thanks to West Monroe VFD!

2007-08-16T08:24:00.000-04:00

The West Monroe Volunteer Fire Department has donated $100. Thank you!

West Monroe Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc.
P.O. Box 29
West Monroe, NY 13167-0029

Thanks to CSEA - Region 5!

2007-08-15T08:16:00.000-04:00

CSEA Local 1000, Region 5 had a little fund raiser for us and raised $240. Thank you!

Ginger Sheffey
Central Region Office
6595 Kirkville Road
East Syracuse, NY 13057

Stuff-A-Bus

2007-07-25T05:51:00.000-04:00

It's time to start picking up school supplies for Stuff-A-Bus. The items go to families that may may need a little help this year. Backpacks, crayons, pens, pencils, notebooks, etc., etc.

In Phoenix you may drop off your donations at MAM Elementary School on Elm St or at the Transportation Department on Oneida St. Distribution will take place at MAM Elementary on August 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Is your district collecting for Stuff-A-Bus? Let us know and I'll post it here.

Thank You CSEA Local 1000

2007-07-15T12:34:00.000-04:00

CSEA Local 1000, AFSCME-AFL-CIO has donated $1,000! Thank you for pushing us closer to our goal.

When you visit their website be sure to check out the Central Region page and scroll down to the picture of the month! We'll be looking forward to the September issue of WorkForce.

An article about Mary's efforts will be published in the September edition of the CSEA WorkForce.

CSEA
Local 1000, AFSCME,
Box 7125 Capitol Station
Albany, NY 12224 - 9989

Kids and Trucks

2007-07-15T12:26:00.000-04:00

Kids and Trucks

WHO?
The Friends of Camp Hollis invite you to attend our fundraiser,
Kids and Trucks!

WHAT?
Trucks to climb on and explore!
Horns to honk, vehicles to get up close to such as tow trucks, fire trucks and construction vehicles! Bounce’N Around Inflatables and an appearance by SpongeBob Square Pants. A Bike Rodeo, Tennis Fun and more!
A hands and feet experience!

WHERE?
State University of New York at Oswego
EC7 Parking lot, North of Romney, on Route 104 W

WHEN?
Saturday August 11, 2007
11:00am to 3:00pm

WHY?
A family fun event to benefit Camp Hollis

Tickets are $4 per person, children under 2 free
For more information call Vicki Mather, 343-8170
Sponsored by Burritt Motors
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Sounds like a great time! Come on out and support Camp Hollis. We'll be there with a bus so be sure to stop by and say hello.

Town of Oswego VFD

2007-07-15T12:06:00.000-04:00

The Town of Oswego Volunteer Fire Department has donated $100. Thank-you!

Town of Oswego Volunteer Fire Department
640 Co. Rt. 20
Oswego, NY 13126

Garage Sales Update

2007-07-14T13:08:00.000-04:00

August 12
Italian American Club in Oswego

September 22
Scriba Volunteer Fire Department

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Garage Sale
D. A. Lodge (Italian American Club)
178 West Third Street, Oswego
9:00-3:00
August 12, 2007

To benefit School Bus Training Team-training bus

Over 5 School Districts represented.

Kitchen, Clothing of all sizes, Households, Toys etc...

Something for everyone!

Raffles and Bake sale

Donations and Volunteers welcome!

Contact Kelly Stauring at 315-342-7169.

Clean Out Those Closets!

2007-06-28T17:40:00.000-04:00

The "Fun" Raiser earlier this month raised just under $5,500! Thanks again to everyone who came out, made a donation or worked all day to make it such a success.

We still have a few bills that need paying however. Since most of us are off for the summer and scattered about doing our own thing, Kelly has offered to run two or three garage sales for us in the Oswego and Fulton areas. Dates have not been set yet but it's time to start cleaning out those closets and cupboards. If you have items to donate please leave a comment, send us an email or give us a call so we can make arrangements to get them.

As soon as the dates are set I'll post them here. Then plan to come to the sale and pick up something that's new to you!

Donate Your Bottles and Cans

2007-06-28T16:30:00.000-04:00

I have set up an account for us a Schultze's Bottle Return on Route 264, Phoenix. (Right across the street from EJD Middle School; use the side door.) You can simply drop your bottles and cans off there. Specify that they are for The School Bus Training Team and they will count them and credit our account.

Phoenix too far to travel? Set up an account for us in your town. Once the account is set up leave a comment here and I'll let everyone know about it!

June Meeting Date Change

2007-06-21T20:33:00.000-04:00

School Bus Training Team Inc.
Next meeting
Thursday
June 21, 2007
@ 6:00 PM
At Oswego County BOCES
In the cafeteria located in the main building

Please come… bring your ideas, suggestions, questions, and talents.

Thanks again to all of you that help with the fundraiser.

For more information contact…..
Mary Kimball (315) 440 -8461

Thank-you Central Square Volunteer Fire Company!

2007-06-14T22:01:00.000-04:00

The Central Square Volunteer Fire Company gave us a $1,000 donation at the fund raiser.
Thank You!!!!

Granby Center Auxiliary Donation

2007-06-06T21:14:00.000-04:00

Thank you to the Granby Center Fireman's Auxiliary for their donation of $50!

Granby Center Fireman's Auxiliary
PO Box 358
Fulton, NY 13069

2007-06-06T20:42:00.000-04:00

Triple D Bus Repair has agreed to do the graphics for the bus. A man with many talents! Thanks Dave!

Thank you Bob's Liquors

2007-06-06T20:36:00.000-04:00

Bob's Liquors in Fulton has donated $25. Thank-you!

Bob's Liquors
501 South Second St
Fulton, NT 13069

Thank You To EVERYONE That Came Out Today!

2007-06-02T20:22:00.000-04:00

Thank you to everyone who came out today and worked; Firefighters, Auxillary, Whisky River Band, our DJ - Instant Replay, Bus Drivers and all of our families & friends that worked so very hard in the heat!

Thank you to everyone that came out in the heat to buy dinners, raffle tickets and make donations! We hope you had a great time too!

I will be putting together a slide show of the the great moments of the day but for now here is a small sampling.

WTVH 5

2007-05-30T20:49:00.000-04:00

Look who showed up while we seasoned chickens!

Rebecca Blanchard from WTVH 5 came out to talk to us and look over the bus. Click here to read the story. Thanks Rebecca!

The bus was parked right in front of the Volney Fire Department and caught the attention of most of the traffic passing by. For some of us this was our first time actually being on the bus.

We had fewer volunteers than we'd hoped for but all 600 chickens are seasoned and ready for Saturday. That's 1,200 dinners! Come hungry!

Tables got moved and we're ready to go. If you signed up to help we'll see you early Saturday. Everyone else come on out and have a good time!

Another Huge Donation!

2007-05-27T08:23:00.000-04:00

Bus Parts Warehouse has donated $1,000!

Your donation brings us closer to getting the bus on the road. Thank you!

Bus Parts Warehouse
PO Box: 441
1 Thermold Drive
Manlius, New York 13104

Caughdenoy VFD Come Through Again!

2007-05-27T08:06:00.000-04:00

Another big Thank-you goes out to the Caughdenoy Volunteer Fire Department! They helped us sell raffle tickets and now they have donated $100. Be sure to stop by the Smoke-bus display at the Fund Raiser and tell 'em Thanks!

Caughdenoy Vol. Fire Dept.
48 Prospect Street
Central Square, NY 13036

Enterprise Fire Co., Inc.

2007-05-27T08:00:00.000-04:00

Thank-you to the Phoenix Fire Department for their donation of $100!

ENTERPRISE FIRE CO. INC.
457 MAIN STREET
PHOENIX, NY 13135

Latest Fundraiser Update

2007-05-24T06:00:00.000-04:00

All the paper products, butter and beans have been donated. Thank-you!!

The Dunk Booth line-up has been updated again. Click on the Fund raiser link on the right side of the page ->

We still need:

Raffle Items

Door Prizes

Plants

Cakes

Baked Goods

We will be meeting at the Volney VFD this Saturday, May 26th, at 11:00 AM for clean up and set up of tables. Please plan to help so we can all be done quickly.

Wednesday, May 30th, 5:00 pm, we need volunteers to help season the chickens and complete any other last minute jobs that may have come up. Please plan to help.

Fund Raiser Set Up

2007-05-19T18:38:00.000-04:00

Volunteers are needed to help set up for the Fund Raiser!! The more help we have the sooner we'll be done.

May 26th - rain or shine

11:00 AM

Volney VFD, State Rte 3 (near Cty Rte 6), Fulton, NY

Benevolent Assoc. of Firefighters of Oswego

2007-05-19T18:34:00.000-04:00

The Benevolent Association of Firefighters of Oswego has donated $100. Thank-you!

Benevolent Assoc. of Firefighters of Oswego
PO Box 3001
Oswego, NY 13126

Oswego County Volunteer Fire Police Assoc.

2007-05-19T18:30:00.000-04:00

Thanks to the Oswego County Volunteer Fire Police Asssociation for their donation of $100!

Oswego County Vol. Fire Police Assoc.
Chaplain R. E. Dalton
338 County Route 57A
Phoenix, NY 13135

Getting Down to the Wire!!!!!!

2007-05-17T21:52:00.000-04:00

The Fund-raising committee met tonight at the Volney VFD. Plans are firming up but we need some supplies and commitments!!!

We are aiming to sell 1,200 Chicken Dinners! We still need paper plates, to go boxes, pre-packaged silver wear sets, butter pats, butter and the very large cans on baked beans. We need to know what you can supply by the meeting on the 23rd.

We also need door prizes, raffle items, plants and cakes. If you have something to donate but can't attend the next meeting please leave a comment and we'll make arrangements to have your donation picked up.

We still need people to help cook and serve the dinners, set up, clean up and other jobs. If you can work please let us know!

Reminders

2007-05-16T11:57:00.000-04:00

The next Fund Raiser Committee is tomorrow, May 17, 7:00PM at the Volney VFD. Please try to attend. The Dunk Booth line up has been updated.

The CNYAPT annual Road-eo is Saturday at the Oswego County Fair Grounds in Sandy Creek. Stop by, check it out and say hello. We always have a great time no matter what the weather is like.

The next regular business meeting is next week, Wednesday, May 23, 6:00 PM at BOCES in Mexico.

See below for items we still need. If you have a donation you can drop it off at any of the above meetings or contact us and we'll make arrangements to get together.

Time is Short!

2007-05-10T17:10:00.000-04:00

The Fund raiser is fast approaching. The next meeting of the Fund raiser Committee will be one week from today on May 17th, 7:00 PM at the Volney Fire Hall. If you signed up to be on the committee please try to attend.

Tickets for Chicken Dinners and 50/50 tickets are available presale. Call or email Dawn if you need tickets. Preselling the Dinners will really help us figure out how many chickens we need - it would be a shame to run out!

We still need:

Fork, knife, spoon and napkins preferably prepackaged together; 1,500

9x9 To Go containers; 200-300

Paper plates with three dividers; 1,000-1,500

Door Prizes

Raffle Items

Cakes

Plants

We also need VOLUNTEERS! We need help cooking and serving the Chicken Dinners. If you can help call or email Dawn. If you want to help in some other area please contact Mary.

We have had a couple of new volunteers for the Dunk Booth but we could use some more! If you have someone willing to participate please contact Bethel.

APW Funds Training Dummy

2007-05-02T21:00:00.000-04:00

The Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Transportation Department has donated $50 to purchase another training dummy.

Thanks!

Oswego County Ladies Fireman's Auxiliary

2007-04-29T07:58:00.000-04:00

The Oswego County Ladies Fireman's Auxiliary has donated $100. Thank you!

Green Sneaks Lawn Care

2007-04-29T07:55:00.000-04:00

Green Sneaks Lawn Care has donated $100! Thank you!

Green Sneaks Lawn Care
Joseph Perry
896 County Route 53
Oswego, NY 13126

Two More Training Dummies

2007-04-29T07:52:00.000-04:00

Central Square Transportation Department has donated $100 for the purchase of two more training dummies. Thank-you!

Fulton Management Sevices

2007-04-29T07:50:00.000-04:00

Thank you Fulton Management Services for your donation of $50!

Fulton Management Services
972 Centerville Rd
Pulaski, NY 13142

Congratulations Lisa!

2007-04-27T13:27:00.000-04:00

Lisa Coffin & Deb Stevens

Lisa Coffin of Sandy Creek was the winner of the raffle for the $100 in lottery tickets.

The Raffle raised $4978! Thanks to everyone who worked hard selling tickets!

Here is a breakdown of the sales:
Phoenix	$1271
Sandy Creek	$1040
Mexico	$1000
Oswego	$520
Central Square	$500
APW	$243
Pulaski	$232
BOCES	$100
Caughdenoy VFD	$72

May Meeting

2007-04-25T21:28:00.000-04:00

School Bus Training Team

Next meeting

May 23, 2007

@ 6:00 PM

At Oswego County BOCES

In the cafeteria located in the main building

Please come… bring your ideas, suggestions, questions, and talents.

Lets work together to develop training programs that ensure the safety of our children!

Help work on Fundraiser! (June 2^nd)

Still looking for individuals to go in dunking both!

For more information contact…..

Mary Kimball (315) 440 -8461

Deb Stevens (315) 387-5068

Email info

A Big Thank-You to Leonard Bus Sales!

2007-04-20T13:07:00.004-04:00

Leonard Bus Sales, Inc has donated $1,000!

Thank you for your generosity!

Thank you CSEA Local 838!

2007-04-20T12:55:00.000-04:00

CSEA Local 838 of Oswego County has donated $200.

Thank you!

Oswego County Fireman's Association - Thanks!

2007-04-20T12:54:00.000-04:00

The Oswego County Fireman's Association has donated $100.

Thank you!

Thank you Novelis Fire Department!

2007-04-20T12:52:00.000-04:00

Novelis Fire Department has donated $100.

Thank you!

Thanks To Redfield VFD

2007-04-20T09:46:00.000-04:00

The Redfield Volunteer Fire Department has donated $100.

Thank-you!

Check It Out

2007-04-18T13:24:00.000-04:00

Check out Monday's Syracuse Post Standard Article. We're getting noticed!

Our New Name

2007-04-17T19:30:00.000-04:00

It's official. Mary has received the Incorporation papers. We are now School Bus Training Team, Inc.

Our name may have changed but our web address will remain the same.

Thank You Matthews Buses, Inc!

2007-04-13T14:51:00.000-04:00

Matthews Buses, Inc has made a $1,000 donation.

Thank-you! Your generosity is appreciated.

Matthews Buses Inc.
A Matthews Group Corporation
2900 Route 9 Malta
Ballston Spa, NY 12020

New Pictures

2007-04-13T14:30:00.000-04:00

What's New

2007-04-05T19:22:00.000-04:00

We have updated information on both the April meeting and the Fund Raiser.

Several new patrons have been added. Scroll down and leave them a BIG THANK YOU in the comments!

And Gramma is now posting here. Stop by her first post and say Hi.

Thank you Mayors!

2007-04-05T19:19:00.000-04:00

The Oswego Conference of Mayors has donated $100.

Thank-you!

Big Donation for Fundraiser

2007-04-05T19:01:00.000-04:00

Great news! Joe El-Hage has agreed to supply the blue bowls we need for the Fund Raiser! That was going to cost us $1400.

A huge Thank-you goes out to Joe!

Blue Bowl Sanitation Inc.
3494 El- Hage Corners St Rt 3
Fulton, NY 13069

We Have a Mechanic!

2007-04-05T18:46:00.000-04:00

Adam Fyrmoyre, Central Square mechanic, has offered to do all the service work on the engine and transmission!

Adam has also found us a donation of Gym Mats, has agreed to put padding around the exits and is working on finding us a generator!

Thanks Adam!

GRAMMA

2007-04-04T19:27:00.000-04:00

I hope that everyone is excited about the Benefit for the Bus on June 2, at Volney Firebarn. Everyone is working so hard, that we all know it will be a great success. Please remember to tell all about the meeting on Wednesday, April 25 at BOCES. Let's fill the room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Design

2007-03-30T15:52:00.000-04:00

The switch over to the new page design has been completed.

If you have trouble viewing any portions of the page or discover broken (or missing) links please leave a comment so I can get them fixed asap.

Thanks,
Charlotte

Big Donation from Phoenix Bus #164!

2007-03-29T19:14:00.000-04:00

WOW!

Phoenix Bus #164 has donated $1,300! Way to go!

Thank-you!

ZEPCO & ARGUS Come Through Again!

2007-03-27T20:42:00.000-04:00

WOW! Thanks again!

ZEPCO sales & service of Richardson, TX and Argus Security Technologies, Inc of Madison Heights, MI have partnered again to donate a Mapping and GPS system to go with the camera system. Check it out!

Fund Raiser Details

2007-03-27T19:58:00.000-04:00

This page will be updated anytime there are new details. Please check back often!

June 2, 2007

Volney Fire Hall
State Route 3 (near County Rte 6)
Fulton, NY

Noon - 6:00 PM

Door Prizes

Raffles

Food
Chicken Dinner - chicken, salt potatoes, salad, beans. $8.00
Advance sale tickets available. Contact Dawn or your district rep.

Hamburgers, hotdogs and soda will be available.

For Kids
Bus safety of course!

Oswego's Henrietta will be there. We all love Henrietta!

Sandy Creek will have a Puppet Show.

Phoenix will have kiddie games - duck pull, face painting, craft stations and more. Phoenix Cub Scouts will be helping out.

Smoke Bus
Caughdenoy VFD will have their smoke machine and demonstrate how quickly a bus can fill with smoke. They will be assisted by BOCES Criminal Justice students.

Dunking Booth
Sandy Creek will be in charge of the dunking booth. Line up your volunteers and send them your list.

Line up to date:

12:00 Mr. Bauersfeld - Superintendent of Mexico
12:20 Mrs. Carros - New Haven Elementary Principal
12:40 Mrs. Stevens - Sandy Creek Transportation Supervisor
1:00 Mr. Camp - BOCES Principal
1:20 Mr. Stereo - Head of Security - BOCES
1:40 Mrs. Barbara Sheldon- Art Teacher Mexico High School
2:00 Mr. Holland - Phoenix Transportation Supervisor
2:20 Mr. Fitch - Vice-principal, JCB High School, Phoenix
2:40 Mr. Marks - Dean of Students, EJD Middle School
And Volney Town Justice
3:00 Mrs. Sharkey - Oswego Bus Driver and SBDI
3:20 Mr. Perry - Administrative Intern, Mexico, High School
3:40 Mr. Myles - Oswego City High School Principal
4:00 Ms. Phillips, Teacher, Mexico, Palermo & New Haven
4:20 Mr. Hartwell - House Principal Oswego City
4:40 Mr. Moon - Vice-principal, of Middle school Oswego

Plant Booth
Have plants to donate? Contact Robin Kimball at Oswego.

Cake Booth
Get baking! For more information contact Robin Kimball at Oswego.

Entertainment
Two bands have been lined up so far. Details as they come in!

For Adults - Separate area, ID required!
Beer
Games of Chance

STILL NEEDED
Door prizes
Raffle items
Cakes
Plants
Volunteers!

Have something to donate? Want to volunteer? Have a question?
Leave a comment or click on contact us!

April Meeting

2007-03-25T11:28:00.000-04:00

School Bus Training Team

Next meeting

April 25, 2007

@ 6:00 PM

At Oswego County BOCES

In the cafeteria located in the main building

Please come… bring your ideas, suggestions, questions, and talents.

Lets work together to develop training programs that ensure the safety of our children!

Drawing for lotto board will be held!

Help work on Fundraiser! (June 2^nd)

Still looking for individuals to go in dunking both!

For more information contact…..

Mary Kimball (315) 440 -8461

Deb Stevens (315) 387-5068

Email info

Oswego County Traffic Safety Council

2007-03-25T09:35:00.000-04:00

The Oswego County Traffic Safety Council has donated two SafeGuard Star restraint systems. Thanks! These will be a great addition to our training tools.

From the SafeGuard website:

SafeGuard STAR is an easy-to-use, quality safety restraint system for transporting children on school buses. It specifically meets the needs of your Head Start, pre-K and disability passengers.

STAR combines current 5-point restraint and cam wrap technology to securely position the student on a school bus seat. STAR has a quick release buckle that is attached to a cam wrap and a flexible positioning base.

Oswego County Traffic Safety Coordinator
Billie Crandall Brady
157 West First Street
Oswego, New York 13126

Frederick Leighton Elementary School

2007-03-25T09:33:00.000-04:00

A big thank-you goes out to Frederick Leighton Elementary School for their donation of $250!

Frederick Leighton Elementary School
1 Buccaneer Boulevard
Oswego, New York 13126

Phoenix CSD Safety Committee

2007-03-25T08:54:00.000-04:00

Thanks to the Phoenix CSD Safety Committee for their two donations!

They have donated $50 for the purchase of a training dummy and also a wheelchair.

Phoenix CSD Transpostation Dept.
Safety Committee
11 Oneida St
Phoenix, NY 13135

Huge donation from ZEPCO & ARGUS

2007-03-22T20:19:00.000-04:00

ZEPCO sales & service of Richardson, TX and Argus Security Technologies, Inc of Madison Heights, MI have partnered to donate a fantastic digital video system. Check out their Bus Camera System then think about all the great ways we can use this system for training!

Thank You ZEPCO & ARGUS!!!!!

Save the Date!

2007-03-20T12:29:00.000-04:00

Plans for a big fund raiser are in the works. Details will be updated as they become available.

JUNE 2, 2007

Volney Fire Hall
Route 3
Fulton, NY

Noon - until ?

ETA 3/21/07, new info moved from comments:

Hope to see everyone get involved:
The Phoenix school bus drivers, monitors, staff and the safety team said they would put on kids games and help any way they can. Thank you Phoenix!
In addition, I heard Oswego is coming and they are bringing a school bus with Henrietta. That should be fun! We all love Henrietta! Heard others are willing help out too! Thank you Oswego!

In addition, the students from the criminal justice class at BOCES plan to help!

The training team plans to have a dunking both
Line up so far:
Mr. Marks the principle from the Jr. High, Mr. Fitch from the High School and the transportation supervisor Ken Holand all from Phoenix agreed to go in dunking both!
Sandy Creek transportation supervisor Deb Stevens also agreed to get wet! THANKS DEB!

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU GET ANY ONE FROM YOUR BUS GARAGE OR SCHOOLS WOULD LOVE TO ADD THEM ALL TO THE LIST!

Door prize Raffle items needed!

Thanks,
Mary

If you want to get involved leave a comment.

Thanks to A Parts Warehouse

2007-03-18T19:57:00.000-04:00

A Parts Warehouse of Orion, MI has donated $100. Thank you!

A. Parts Warehouse

1032 S. Long Lake Blvd

Lake Orion. MI 48362

Sandy Pond Sportmen's Assoc.

2007-03-18T19:45:00.001-04:00

Thanks to The Sandy Pond Sportsmen's Association for their donation of $100!

3201 Co. Rt. 15
Pulaski, NY 13142

Thank you Century 21 Harvey Realty!

2007-03-18T19:37:00.000-04:00

Thank you to Century 21 Harvey Realty in Mexico for donating $150. Your help is very much appreciated!

3399 Main Street

Mexico, NY 13114

Putting it Back Together!

2007-03-14T11:23:00.000-04:00

Use + and - buttons to change speed.

March Meeting

2007-03-10T18:39:00.000-05:00

School Bus Training Team of Oswego County

Next Meeting

March 21, 2007

@ 6:00 PM

At Oswego County BOCES

In the cafeteria in the main building

Please come… bring your ideas, suggestions, questions, and talents.

Help us develop training programs that ensure the safety of our children!

For more information contact…….

Mary Kimball

Email info

WSYR News Links

2007-02-26T10:17:00.000-05:00

The story on WSYR - News Channel 9 this morning was great! Jeff & Mary did a fantastic job.

Click to read the story or play the video.

Not Your Average Tow Call!

2007-02-25T14:48:00.000-05:00

Look the back end is off!

2007-02-20T19:09:00.000-05:00

HOUSTON WE HAVE SEPARATION

2007-02-06T13:19:00.000-05:00

YES THE BUS IS IN TWO PIECES. CHECK OUT THE PHOTO’S

How the whole thing got started!

2007-02-05T21:03:00.000-05:00

My name is Mary Kimball, the founder of the School Bus Training Team. I have been a school bus driver for 14 years and drive for Phoenix Central School. Well the story starts In June of 2006. I was fortunate to participate in NYAPT Central New York School Bus Road-eo. After competing successfully, I was able to attend the State NYAPT Road-eo held in Albany. Although I enjoyed the bus road-eo, the high light for me was this unique bus built by a mechanic from Owego Appalachian Central School. The bus was a modified full size school bus. By modifying, I mean the bus was cut in half and stationary positioned with the back end of the bus on its side, giving full affect of a school bus roll over. (A possible case in many bus accidents) There were safety rails and stairs installed as well. After talking to the safety team of Owego Appalachian, I was convinced my school district needed a bus like this. I shared the idea with my supervisor Ken Holland. I explained I aspired to build a training bus. Mr. Holland said he recognizes the value to have a training tool of that kind but unfortunately, our school district could not fit the training bus in the budget. Soon after, I went to Triple D a school bus repair shop, to see if they would fabricate a bus similar to this, as well as the cost. David the owner of Triple D was enthusiastic about the opportunity to take part of this momentous project and gave us an incalculable discount on the labor.

The story traveled fast after talking to many school bus drivers, monitors, transportation supervisors, and emergency personnel services from surrounding areas. We decided everyone would benefit from a training bus. In addition, we all could share the bus rather than have it used by only one or two school districts. The bus will be make available at no cost only the reimbursement of fuel is required.

We needed a bus, so I made a phone call to New York Bus Sales. George Darling, a sales representative there said New York Bus Sales has appreciation for school bus safety, and would be very delighted to take part in this mission. Not only did New York Bus Sales donate a school bus, I explained to George that we wanted to enhance our bus. Through extensive research, we have found other safety buses that were built. We would like to use some of their ideas to advance our bus. We have not found a safety/training bus that focuses on all students including those with special needs. We hope to accomplish this by adding other features such as car seats, safety restraints and a wheelchair lift. New York bus Sales was even so kind to install a wheelchair lift along with new step well and many new parts.

Our team has now formed a non-profit organization, consisting of representatives from many school districts and emergency personnel services in Central New York. The training bus will be used as a hands-on educational tool for bus drivers, students, emergency personnel, parents and the community. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. (315- 440-8461) Or check us out on the web. http://sbttoc.blogspot.com

Sincerely,
Mary Kimball

Thank You Fulton Glass!

2007-02-04T16:00:00.000-05:00

Fulton Glass is donating the plexi-glass we need!

This donation takes another step closer to completion.

A very BIG Thank-You!

Fulton Glass
840 Hannibal St, Fulton, NY 13069.
(315) 593-7913

Joe's School Bus World

2007-02-04T14:50:00.000-05:00

Check out Joe's School Bus World where you'll find links to all kinds of different school bus sites.

C & C Metal Fabrication, $1,000 Donor!

2007-02-03T13:26:00.000-05:00

C & C Metal Fabrication of Fulton has very generously donated $1,000 for the purchase of metal we need for support and safety rails & platforms. Thank-you for your support!

159 Hubbard St.
Fulton, NY 13069
315-598-7607

Thanks SC # 139!

2007-02-03T13:22:00.000-05:00

Sandy Creek #139 has donated $50 for the purchase of a training dummy. Way to go!

Who else is willing to step up? We still need three more!