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First Aid Squad Holds Swearing-In Ceremony

Summits all-volunteer force chooses its officers for 2012.

The , new officers and board of trustees for 2012 were sworn in at its last general meeting. Mayor Jordan Glatt administered the oath of office and took a few minutes to thank the squad volunteers for their tremendous service to Summit during his 8 years as Mayor.

The following Squad members will serve as officers for 2012:  John Christmann, President; Matt Sinclair, Vice President; Tom Dempsey, Treasurer; Henrietta Mahon, Recording Secretary; and Jane James, Corresponding Secretary.

Board Trustees also include Dennis Burd, Mike D’Ecclessis, Mark Koernig, Jane Mahoney , Steve Mortenson, and Doug Stephens.

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The line officers are Kari Phair, Captain; Jane Mahoney, Equipment Lieutenant Mel Harari, Day Lieutenant; Chris Raymond, Personnel Lieutenant; Kate Getzendanner, Training Lieutenant; and Richard Raymond, Maintenance Lieutenant.


The all-volunteer First Aid Squad is always looking for new members to join its ranks. All needed training, uniforms and equipment is provided.

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For information, please call 908-277-9479, or visit their web site at www.summitems.org.

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