| On Saturday, June 9th, members of the Nanuet Community Ambulance met at the Colonial Inn in Norwood, NJ for their Annual Installation of Officers Dinner. This year, the event highlighted the Corps.' 70th anniversary in service.
Under a slideshow of photos and newspaper clippings from the past 70 years, members were reminded of the history of the Corps. founding, Officers from last year and this year were introduced to local politicians and guests, and finally awards were distributed.
The evening started with the Pledge of Allegiance being recited by Katie Mitts, the Corps. Prayer by Kim Mitts, and the National Anthem was sung by Brandon Smith.
The 2011-2012 outgoing officers were Anthony Savarese (Captain), Tom Zoda (Lieutenant Communications), Christopher Dunlavey (Lieutenant Training), and John Reilly (Board of Director). Newly taking office for the 2012-2013 year are Christopher Dunlavey (Captain), Kyle McKiernan (Lieutenant Training), Thomas Dunlavey (Lieutenant Communications), and Anthony Pelliccio (Board of Director). Starting a second or third consecutive term are: Jonathan Delgado (Lieutenant Schedule), Joseph Weber (Lieutenant Supply), Christopher Grehl (Lieutenant Engineer), Barbara Wallenstein (President), Erich Rechenberger Sr. (Board of Director), Diana Arcamone (Board of Director), Erich Rechenberger Jr. (Secretary), Bill Weber (Treasurer).
The Corps. also recognized members who reached a five or ten year anniversaries. Members with five years of service were Brandon Amlung, Kenneth Enderley, Daniel Rausa, Erich Rechenberger Sr., and John Reilly. Ten year anniversaries acknowledged were Marion Aitchison, Michael Dunlavey, Diana Korabel, and Joseph Weber. Crewmembers involved on a call where a patient in Cardiac Arrest was successfully revived on October 12th, 2011 were acknowledged - they were Kyle McKiernan and Jonathan Delgado. Also, a crew that had a pre-hospital baby delivery was spotlighted - Erich Rechenberger Sr., and John Reilly.
The John Fioravanti Memorial Award was awarded to Pearce Matthews and the Corps. Person of the Year was presented to Christopher Dunlavey. A Special Thank-You Award was also presented to community member, Robert Annesi. |
