Fund Drive 2006
Fri, 01/13/2006 - 06:00 — President| The Rutherford First Aid-Ambulance Corps, a New Jersey not-for-profit corporation, mailed its annual fund drive appeal to Rutherford residents and businesses on January 5, 2006. The Rutherford Ambulance Corps has served the residents and visitors of Rutherford for the last fifty five years with around-the-clock emergency medical ambulance services. During 2005, the Rutherford Ambulance Corps responded to 1,359 calls for assistance - an average of just over three and one-half calls every day. |
St. Mary's Church Contribution
Wed, 01/11/2006 - 06:00 — President| The Church of St. Mary recently made a contribution to the Rutherford First Ambulance Corps during the Corps annual appeal for donations. Rev. Michael J. Kreder, Pastor, is pictured above presenting a $1,000.00 check to Ambulance Corps President Brian O’Keefe, thanking the members of the Corps for their dedicated service to the Borough and their assistance provided to the St. Mary School System and Church Community throughout the year. |
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President O'Keefe noted that the Corps was grateful for the continued financial and spiritual support from St. Mary, since last year only 19.67% of the residential and 7.82% of the businesses in town contributed to the Corps annual appeal for assistance. Residents and the businesses can send their tax deductible donation to the Ambulance Corps at PO Box 217, Rutherford, N.J. 07070.
Loyalty Day Ceremonies
Mon, 01/09/2006 - 06:00 — President| Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps member Brian M. O'Keefe is pictured here receiving an award from VFW Commander Andrew E. Bertone (left) at recent Loyalty Day Ceremonies. The Squad Officers of the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps proudly submitted the name of Brian M. O'Keefe to receive the 2004 VFW Post # 227 Loyalty Day Award. |  |
The awards name clearly highlights Brian's association with our organization. Since joining the Ambulance Corps in 1973, Brian has faithfully volunteered his services by continuing to ride the ambulance as a New Jersey State Heath Department Certified Emergency Medical Technician. Brian has held numerous Officer positions in the Ambulance Corps over the last 31 years by serving as Squad Captain, Training Officer, Trustee and has chaired various Committees within our organization. He currently is in his second term as Corporation President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Brian O'Keefe emulates the meaning of loyalty and dedication to one’s town and our organization and the Ambulance Corps is proud to see Brian receive the VFW Post #227, 2004 Loyalty Day Award.
