Hamilton
First Aid Squad
History

Minutes of Regular Meeting  Hamilton First Aid Squad

Dec. 8th, 1955

The first meeting was called to order 8:00 p.m. by acting President Ed
Leroy. Those attending:

John Polhemus
Victor Kondrup
Edwin Leroy
Dick Taylor
Leroy Loveland
George Hall
Chris Gifford
Robert Wass
Irv Randall
George Sunris
Robert Meier
Kenneth Horrocks
Stanley R. Leefe
James Hart

The acting president explained the need for this meeting. As of Jan. 1,
1956, the Hamilton members of the Neptune First Aid Squad will form a
squad of their own. This was suggested by the Neptune squad who felt that
because of the tremendous growth in the Hamilton community, a separate
squad was needed in this area.

Ed Leroy called for nomination and election of officers.

Irv Randall nominated John Polhemus for President. Seconded. Motion made
that nominations be closed. Secretary cast ballot  elected.

Victor Kondrup nominated Kenneth Harrocks for Vice President.
Seconded. Motion made that nominations be closed. Secretary cast
ballot  elected.

Victor Kondrup nominated Stanley R. Leefe for Secretary. Seconded. Motion
made that nominations be closed. Secretary cast ballot 
elected.

Leroy Loveland nominated Dick Taylor for Treasurer. Seconded. Motion made
that nominations be closed. Secretary cast ballot  elected.

Ed Leroy nominated Victor Kondrup for Captain. Seconded. Motion made that
nominations be closed. Secretary cast ballot  elected.

Victor Kondrup nominated Ed Leroy for First Lieutenant. Seconded.
Motion made to close nominations. Secretary cast ballot  elected.

Dick Taylor nominated George Sunris for Second Lieutenant. Seconded. Ed
Leroy nominated Irv Randall for Second Lieutenant. Seconded.

Robert Wass and Leroy Loveland counted ballots. Results were: Randall 
8; Sunris  4. Irv Randall elected.

Irv Randall nominated George Sunris for Sergeant. Seconded. Motion made
that nominations be closed. Secretary cast ballot. Elected.

It was suggested to appoint three trustees. One to serve three years, one
to serve two years, and the other one year.

Kenneth Harrocks nominated John Polhemus as a Trustee for three years.
Duly elected.

George Sunris nominated Kenneth Harrocks as a trustee to serve two years.
Duly elected.

Ed Leroy nominated Leroy Loveland to serve as a trustee for one year. Duly
elected.

The President, John Polhemus, appointed Victor Kondrup, Irv Randall and Ed
Leroy as a committee of three to meet with the committee from Neptune
First Aid Squad. The nature of their meeting is to discuss:

1/ Boundary lines of territory to be covered by squad.
2/ Equipment ownership.
3/ Insurance, cost and expiration date.
4/ Means of obtaining charter.
5/ Temporary funds.

It was decided that all members to be active in new company as of
present roll call. Those entering squad here-after to serve a
six-month probationary period.

George Sunris made a motion that the squad be named "Hamilton First Aid
Squad." Seconded. Carried.

The first Wednesday night 8:00 p.m. of each month was unanimously
approved as the regular meeting night.

The President suggested that part of each meeting be designated for "First
Aid drills."

 A suggestion was made that the Secretary send a letter to the Spring
Lake First Aid Squad telling them of our newly formed squad. Also, to let
them know of our interest in the ambulance they have for sale.

The President suggested limiting the membership of the squad.

Ed Leroy made a motion to limit the membership to twenty-five (25).
Seconded. Carried.

New members to be Firemen of local fire district.

Ed Leroy suggested we all make an effort to create a feeling of good will
in the community.

A public announcement of our formation shall be placed with the local
paper after the first of the year.

A by-laws committed was appointed. Composed of: George Hall, Chris
Gifford, Bob Wass.

The members decided to join the Monmouth County and State First Aid Council.

Some of the members to investigate the possibility of enlisting a squad
doctor.

Meeting adjourned.

Stanley R. Leefe, Secretary