Box 1
Contains 13 Results:
General Information
Contains a general information sheet about GERMS including background on how the services started and membership. Also contains a document entitled "An All-Volunteer Student Rescue Service in an Urban University Setting" that contains statistics on average call received, how those calls are categorized, and average response times.
Recruitment Flyer
Contains one flyer seeking students to join the Georgetown University Volunteer Rescue Corp.
Programs and Invitations, 1983, 2001
Contains an invitation to and program for the inaugural installation of officers and graduation of Emergency Medical Technician Classes One and Two held on May 10, 1983. Also contains a program for the ambulance dedication and blessing ceremony held on April 1, 2001 and a booklet on the history of GERMS.
Proposal, 1981
Contains copies of a proposal to establish a campus rescue service
Constitution and By-Laws
Contains multiple copies.
Correspondence, 1977-1984
Topics include general information about GERMS, the proposal and establishment of a campus rescue service, recognition of the Emergency Medical Technician Course at Georgetown, proposed usage of an emergency vehicle known as the Surviva-Cart, the proposal and establishment of ambulance service and the purchase of a vehicle, operational and medical protocols, EMT refresher course information, and several letters of support and thanks for GERMS services.
Photograph, ca 1983
Contains a photograph of a group of people standing around a golf cart with "EMS 1" lettering on the side.
Patches
Contains four fabric patches: three shield-shaped patches with the words "Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service" and one round Star of Life patch with no lettering.
25th Anniversary, 2007
Contains a flyer with information on daily activities organized to celebrate the 25th anniversary of GERMS held on October 20, 2007. Also includes a packet entitled "G.E.R.M.S 25 Years of History in the News."
Letterhead
Contains blank sheets of paper with the GERMS letterhead.
Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS)
News Articles, 1981-2001
Contains newspaper and magazine articles about GERMS and the services provided by the group to the Univeristy community.