Glen Rock Ambulance Corps Installation Dinner Honors 25 Year Members

  January 14th was a memorable occasion for the Glen Rock Ambulance Corps.  The organization held its annual installation dinner at Seasons in Hillsdale.  The party also honored Diane and Paul Herrlett for their 25 years of service.

    Installed as officers for 2006 were Mary Surrago, President, Ron Jemal, 1st Vice President, Liz Carr, 2nd Vice President, Mike Eckert, Treasurer, John DeLaat, Chief, Pat Gallagher, Recording Secretary and Diane Herrlett, Corresponding Secretary. 

    During the evening, the group honored those members who had reached milestones in their years as members.  Andrea Satler was accorded Life Membership and received a plaque and a Life Members pin.  To become a Life Member, one has to be a full riding member for 10 years.  Since the inception of the Corps in 1951, 74 members have achieved Life Member status. Currrent Chief John DeLaat celebrated 15 years as a member and received an engraved Cross pen and pencil set.  Pat Gallagher was honored for 20 years of service with an engraved clock.     

 Mayor John VanKeuren and the Borough Council presented Diane and Paul with a plaque commemorating “50” years of combined service to the Borough of Glen Rock. The Council also presented them with a star named in their honor.  Senator John Girgenti attended and gave them each citations from the State of New Jersey.  They received engraved watches from the ambulance corps.   

The Installation Dinner is an occasion not only to honor the new Executive Board and those members reaching milestones, but also to allow the active members to reconnect with retired Life Members.  This year retired Life Members attending were Irv Cohen, Barry Driscoll, Al Miller, Don Levine, Joe Wojtecki, Fritz Reuter, Neal Borchert and David Sternberg.   

       It was an enjoyable evening of dining, dancing, meeting, and reminiscing. 

    If you think you would like to become part of this extended family that enjoys one another’s company so much, and at the same time do something good for yourself, your family, and your community, call the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  We will be happy to answer your questions.  201-444-9795.