Submitted by Lisa Teevan Carey
The Chatham Emergency Squad recently received a donation from the Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Madison at the club’s annual Benevolence Dinner. The donation, which was similar to the contribution given to the Emergency Squad in prior years, was the result of various fundraising events held by the Kiwanis Club through the year to support local-area community organizations. Other beneficiaries of the club’s fundraising efforts included Madison Little League and local-area soup kitchens.
“We are very grateful for the contribution from the Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Madison, who, like ourselves, has been serving the community for over 80 years,” said Tim Brown, President of the Chatham Emergency Squad. “Thanks to the generous contributions by citizens and local-area organizations, we continue to serve the community without ever charging for our services.”
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Members come from all walks of life and includes every age group and ability.
The Kiwanis of Chatham-Madison also sponsors high school Key Clubs and middle school Builders Clubs in Chatham and Madison, as well as the ECLC school. In addition, the club provides annual scholarships to two Chatham High Schools students, to aid with their college tuition.
The Chatham-Madison Kiwanis Club meets for lunch at Charlie Brown’s restaurant on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month and on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcomed to attend to learn more about the rewarding experience of being a member and to participate in various fundraisers efforts, including the Spaghetti Dinner, Fish & Chips, and Breakfast with Santa. If interested, please contact Gary at 973-477-7120 or sail420@comcast.net. Or for more information, please visit chathammadisonkiwanis.org.
The Chatham Emergency Squad is an all-volunteer organization providing emergency medical assistance and transport to Chatham Borough and Township residents and visitors 365 days a year. CES never charges for its service and is supported almost entirely through donations from the community. To learn more about the Squad or to donate, visit Chathamemergencyquad.org or visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/ChathamEmergencySquad/
(above l-r) Gary Arnesen, Kiwanis Board member; Sharon Johnson, President of Kiwanis; Tim Brown, President of the Chatham Emergency Squad; and David Mutchler, Kiwanis Club Treasurer.
