GLOUCESTER COUNTY FIRE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL BANQUET
MASSO’S CATERING BALLROOM
January 10, 2019
The annual banquet was called to order by President Matt Cardile 19:13
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.
Bill Ross motion to dispense with the regular order of business, seconded by
Ed Johnson, motion passed.
President Cardile then welcomed everyone and introduced quests and Past
Presidents in attendance.
President Cardile then called on Freeholder Director Robert Damminger and
Freeholder Dan Christy who will be our new liaison. Both Freeholder
Damminger and Christy spoke to the Association. Surrogate Chila was
introduced also. Freeholder Christy then administered the Oath of Office to
the 2019 Officers and the County Fire Marshal and Deputy Marshals.
Following the swearing in of the Association Officers.
President Cardile then gave a few remarks on where he believes the
organization is headed and a few of his ideas for the Association to continue
with and to move forward.
Dinner was then served by the staff at Masso’s.
President Cardile then introduced the Municipal Politicians that were in
attendance.
President Cardile then introduced the guest speaker: Philadelphia Fire
Commissioner Adam K. Thiel. Who spoke to the group, regarding the fire
service, and some of the issues that are important to the fire service.
President Cardile then called upon the bereavement committee who
conducted a short memorial service to remember those who had passed away
during 2018.