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66th Annual Installation of Officers
By RVRS
December 12, 2015
On Saturday, December 12th, 2015, the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad held its 66th Annual Installation of Officers. It was held at the Ridge Knights of Columbus Hall, with a delicious meal catered by the Knights of Columbus Belles. Many awards and milestones were reached, including Assistant Chief Debbie Drury receiving her life membership.
This year’s line-up is as follows:
President – David Morris Vice President – Mandy Purdy Secretary – Marie Carroll Treasurer – Christy Bright Board Member – Paul Sullivan Board Member – Rebecca Ickes Board Member – Christina Gillespie Board Member – Frances Ann Cullison Board Member – Eddie Boswell
Chief 49 – Christy Ridgell Chief 49A – Debbie Drury Lieutenant 49A – David Morris Lieutenant 49B – Mandy Purdy Lieutenant 49C – Christina Gillespie Lieutenant 49D – Dylan Lowmiller Lieutenant 49E - Alex Ketner Chief Engineer – Paul Sullivan Engineer – Sam Sayers Engineer – Chris Ickes
Auxiliary Chairperson – J.D. Biscoe Auxiliary Co-Chairperson – Brenda Ridgell Auxiliary Secretary – Carol Lowmiller Auxiliary Treasurer – Marsha Evans
The following members were also recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year:
President’s Award – Debbie Drury Chief’s Award – Mandy Purdy Rookie of the Year Award – David Lowe Joey Titus Memorial Leadership Award – Mandy Purdy Squad Member of the Year – Alex Ketner Auxiliary Member of the Year – Linda Gibbs Length of Service Award – 10 Years – Brian Evans Length of Service Award - 15 Years - Debbie Drury (Life Membership) Length of Service Award – 20 Years – Jessica Snyder Length of Service Award - 25 Years - Paul Sullivan
The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary provided a check to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad in the amount of $22,000.00 this year! Since our Auxiliary was established 4 years ago, they have provided our Rescue Squad with more than $70,000.00! Thank you!
Special thanks to Fr. Peter Giovanoni of St. Michael’s Parish for providing the invocation and benediction, Social Hangover (Tracey Allen and Michael Burrell) for providing LIVE music, Ron Bailey for providing exceptional photography for the evening, Paula Cooper for bartending, Mr. Rocky Woodburn for being an excellent master of ceremonies and the KC Belles for an excellent dinner. We'd also like to thank the crew from Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad for filling in while we enjoyed a night for "us."
All photos courtesy of Ron Bailey.
2016 Executive Officers
Leo and Chrstina Gillespie
Dylan and Sam
2016 Operational Officers
2016 Operational Officers
Marie Carroll showcasing her Christmas spirit.
Social Hangover
Rebecca and Christopher Ickes
Auxiliary officers; Carol Lowmiller - Secretary, JD Biscoe - Chair, Brenda Ridgell - Co-Chair