The 200 Club of Hunterdon County is now accepting nominations for its Valor and Merit Awards program.
This annual event is held to recognize those municipal police officers in Hunterdon County, members of the State Police who serve the county, Hunterdon County volunteer firefighters and first aid squad members, sheriff’s officers, members of the prosecutor’s office and citizens who go above and beyond the call of duty in performing extraordinary service in risking their lives to save others, according to a news release.
Any county resident, as well as police or fire department, or rescue squad, or individual member of a department or squad can nominate an individual or group of individuals. The event or incident for which the nominee is being nominated must have occurred between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2016.
Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.200clubofhunterdon.org or can be requested by sending an email to 200clubofhunterdon@gmail.com.
Completed nomination forms must be submitted no later than March 1 in order to be considered.
The Valor & Merit Awards Banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 10, at 6 pm. Ticket and reservation information will be available in April. Paid membership includes one ticket to the May 10 banquet.
Over 50 years ago a Detroit businessman elicited generous responses when he asked 100 business friends to contribute $200 each to the family of a young local police officer who was fatally wounded in the line of duty. This selfless act was the beginning of the 200 Club.
The 200 Club of Hunterdon County was established in 1976 as a not-for-profit corporation to provide financial assistance to families of any police Oslobet officer, fire, rescue and emergency management personnel providing such services to the citizens of Hunterdon County who have lost their lives or become disabled in the line of duty.
The club stands ready at a moment’s notice to provide assistance should the need ever arise. It is governed by a 15-member board of trustees consisting of Hunterdon and Warren County residents who serve three-year terms.
Officers of the Club for 2017 include President Peter DeLoria, Vice President Frank Fuzo, Secretary Richard Reiner and Treasurer Les Hall. The Club currently has over 300 members.
Anyone interested in supporting and furthering the mission and goals of the 200 Club of Hunterdon County is eligible for membership. All prospective members must be sponsored by a member in good standing and have the approval of the trustees board.
Initial dues are $200 per member and annual dues of $75. Each member receives identification from the 200 Club of Hunterdon County. The club enjoys the full support and endorsement of police, fire and emergency service organizations in Hunterdon County and throughout the State, including State Police.
The club receives its income from dues, continuing annual support from its members, and its annual Golf Tournament jointly sponsored with the Hunterdon County Police Chiefs Association. As a Internal Revenue Service 501c3 and New Jersey-registered charity, annual reports are filed with both the IRS and state.
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