GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S & FIRE
OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL BANQUET
AULETTO’S CATERING BALLROOM
January 12, 2017
The annual banquet was called to order by President Matt Cardile 1900
hours, the group then saluted the flag had a moment of silence for our fallen
brothers and sisters, then the invocation was given by Chaplain Rev. Kevin
Davis.
Joe Petsch motion to dispense with the regular order of business, seconded
by John Hoffman, motion passed.
President Cardile then called on Freeholder Chila to administer the Oath of
office to the 2017 Officers and the County Fire Marshal and Deputy
Marshals. Following the swearing in of the Association Officers,
Freeholder Chila then thanked all for their sacrifices and wished everyone a
Happy and Healthy New Year.
President Cardile then gave a few remarks on where he believes the
organization is headed and a few of his ideas for the Association.
President Cardile the welcomed everyone and introduced quests and Past
Presidents in attendance.
President Cardile then called on Senate President Stephen Sweeney, who
presented a proclamation to William Kramer former Director of the Division
of Fire Safety, for his years of service, as he has retired from the Division of
Fire Safety.
Dinner was then served by the staff at Auletto’s.
President Cardile then introduced the guest speaker: Chief William Kramer
Former Director of the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety.
After Chief Kramer had completed his remarks, President Cardile call on
Freeholder Chila and Mike Gallagher who the presented Chief Kramer with
a plaque of appreciation for all that he had done for the firefighters in
Gloucester County.