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.
President Cardile then called upon the bereavement committee who
conducted a short memorial service to remember those who had passed away
during 2016.
A slide show presentation of pictures and events of 2016 that was put
together by Dan Debear of the Woolwich Fire Company was then shown.
President Cardile thanked Dan for the outstanding job he did on the slide
show.
President Cardile then called on the awards committee. The awards
committee had presented a total of 72 awards, from unit citations to Life
Saving awards.
President Cardile then called retired Public Safety Telecommunicator Glenn
Roemmich forward. Glenn retired from the Gloucester County Emergency
Response Center with 32 years of service. President Cardile joked that
Glenn’s singing on some dispatches will be missed. President Cardile along
with Freeholders Chila & Simmons presented Glenn with a plaque for his
dedicated service.
The banquet committee then awarded door prizes and the large raffles.
President Cardile then thanked the banquet committee for another job well
done on the banquet.
Glenn Roemmich motion that the 2018 Banquet be held at Auletto’s
seconded by John Hoffman, motion passed.
The place of the next meeting will be the Janvier Fire Company in Franklin
Township on Thursday February 9
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2017 at 1930 hours.
Motion made by Rick Thomas to adjourn, seconded by many, motion
passed.
The meeting adjourned at 21:50 hours.
Respectfully Submitted
Glenn Roemmich
Secretary