>Saturday, September 19, 2009
VFW Program of Outstanding Law Enforcement, Firefighter, and EMT Recognition for 2009-2010
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: August 17, 2009
CONTACT: Stanley A. Kober
The Washington Elm VFW Post 192 is one of the oldest organizations in Ho-Ho-Kus and Ridgewood. The Post members have enjoyed a log-standing relationship with many organizations in both communities such as the Police Department, Ambulance Corps, and the Fire Department. In fact, some of the members of these agencies have been or are VFW Post 192 members.
As we near the 70th anniversary of the Post on September 23, 2009, we are reaching out to you as the head of one of the Ho-Ho-Kus or Ridgewood Law & Safety organizations to provide us with an individual or individuals who you believe should be considered as outstanding in your organization and who should be considered for recognition by the VFW according to the guidelines below.
Eligible candidates for each award are as follows:
Law Enforcement National Award
Any individual who serves in a municipal, county, state, or federal unit tasked with enforcement of the laws pertaining to their area of responsibility. This award does not apply to individuals employed by private companies or security services.
Firefighter National Award
Any individual who actively fights fires as a member of any public or volunteer company organized to fight fires and give assistance to our nation’s citizens.
Emergency Medical Technician National Award
Any individual who actively gives emergency medical treatment, provides rescue service or civil disaster assistance as a member of any public or volunteer company organized to give emergency medical care, provide rescue and civil disaster assistance to our nation’s citizens.
Criteria for all National Awards:
Candidates must have demonstrated:
• Recognition by their colleagues or those they serve.
• Consistent excellence in the performance of their duties.
• Consistent dedication to their official responsibilities over a period of years and continuous growth in responsibilities and skills within their profession.
The following documentation required for all candidates needs to be sent to: Commander, Washington Elm VFW Post 192 at the above address NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009:
• Nomination letter containing the candidate’s name, title, address, telephone, and identification of the award for which the individual should be considered.
• One page resume of the candidate’s overall background.
• One page resume of the candidate’s background in their field.
• One page listing of the candidate’s accomplishments and awards in their field.
• Photograph (preferably a head shot) of the candidate.
All of us in VFW Post 192 thank you for your professional services to us and our communities as well as your continued cooperation and assistance in supporting and encouraging our troops and their families locally and throughout the world.
If you have any questions regarding this VFW program or any VFW matters such as membership, needy veterans or their families, etc., please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 201-445-1121.
May God continue to Bless America,
/s/ Stanley A. Kober
Stanley A. Kober
Commander
TEL: 201-445-1121 FAX: 201-445-2091 E-MAIL: sakober@yahoo.com
