| Aquia Harbour Rescue Installs New Officers
The Harbour Inn was the setting Saturday, November 6th for the Annual Installation of officers and Recognition Banquet of the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Special honors were presented to Jim Smith for 21 years of active service on the ambulance. Caryn Souza and Nick Zwalt were awarded plaques for their contributions and assistance to the success of National Night Out over the past few years.
Squad Person of the Year was presented to Jayne Toellner. In the last year Ms. Toellner has volunteered over 1,460 hours staffing an ambulance for the Squad. She also served as Vice President, and assisted in the Squad's public education events. Also recognized were the contributions of Zachary Schaefer and Tiffany Silcox for their contributions at Pub Ed events including "Save Your Heart for Love" and National Night Out. Junior members Michelle Taylor and Courtney Morgan were recognized for their volunteerism while attending high school.
New officers for the 2010-2011 year were sworn in by Aquia Harbour Police Chief Trish Harmon. The new officers are President- Jim Smith, Vice President – Jayne Toellner, Recording Secretary – Chris Schoon, Treasurer- Doug Dudley, Membership Secretary – Angela Wilhelm, Historian- Janis Holcombe, Rescue Chief – Patricia Copeland, Vehicle Lt. – Dave Couch, Training Lt. – Andrew Niemann, Supply Lt. – Lynn Platt, Admin. Lt. – Angela Wilhelm. At Large Board members include: Howard Rose, Lynn Platt, Angela Wilhelm and Patricia Byram. The event was catered by the Aquia Harbour County Club and music was provided by Rockin' Wayne DJ services. |