History of the Vernon Township Ambulance Squad

Organization Meeting of the new Ambulance Corp - March 15, 1964

· Mr. John Leeds presided.

· Present:
Dave Curtis
Sue Curtis
Frank Altamura
John Reeth Jr.
Bob Leach
Andrew Sedlock
Charles Frist
Mrs. John Leeds
John Leeds
Peggy Tarpey
Howard Tarpey
C.J. Sammis
Howard J. McGuire
Parker Adelberg
Bill Huggett
and
Mr. Richard John Richards, member of the Wallkill Valley Ambulance Corp

· Mr. Leeds outlined plans to organize an Ambulance Corp and a discussion followed.

· It was brought to the attention of all present that we had three [unreadable] ambulances available at this time.
1- A donation from Metzlaw.
2- An ambulance in good shape donated equipped by the Riveredge Volunteer Ambulance Corp thru the effort of Mr. John Reeth.
3- A vehicle requiring a little more than minor repairs and a paint job donated by Mr. Paul Ferguson of Sussex, NJ and which can be converted into an ambulance.

· Mr. Richards addressed those present advising of the seriousness of the intentions required from any prospective member, and the need for complete orientation. He also offered his assistance at any time and mentioned he would obtain for us, if we desired, a projector and appropriate films to aid in the educational end.

· Mr. Leeds appointed Mr. McGuire and Mr. Adelberg to attend Town Hall Meeting of March 16th to discuss possible name for the Ambulance Corp - a poll of those present at the meeting indicated the Vernon Township Ambulance Corp would be desirable.

· Mr. Leeds asked Mr. McGuire to secure any information available from the Red Cross at Newton (Mrs. Garretson) which would help in the organization stage.

· Mr. Richards suggested that we try to acquire such items as old crutches, [unreadable], hospital beds, etc. and suggested we ask the assistance of local druggist by asking them to provide (gratis) first aid supplies.