GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S & FIRE
OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL BANQUET
AULETTO’S CATERING BALLROOM
January 11, 2018
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. Tim
Nessler.
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 2018 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.
Dinner was then served by the staff at Auletto’s.
President Cardile then introduced the guest speaker: Captain Robert Linden
of the New Jersey State Police, who spoke on relief efforts in Puerto Rico
following the devastating hurricane
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 2017 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.
