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Red Jacket Awards - August 9, 2021

Alan Archer

Jim Schuyler

Jim Schuyler

 Alan Archer - 51 year member of the Minoa VFD receives Red Jacket Award 

Jim Schuyler

Jim Schuyler

Jim Schuyler

 Jim Schuyler receives a Red Jacket Award for 46 years of active service to the Minoa VFD. Jim is currently our oldest active member at 81.

Red Jacket Award

We are in the process of updating this list.


2018 to present - click here

​January 10, 2015 - Kevin Spraker (Taunton)

​​January 23, 2010 - ​Glen Burton (Onondaga Hill)

January 9, 2010 - Philip "Phip" Resch (Dewitt)

 June 8, 2009 - Paul Czarnecki (Elbridge)

April 18, 2009  - Daniel Miller (Fayetteville)

April 8, 2009 - Michael Everly (Manlius)

May 6, 2008 - William J. Lewis, Sr (East Syracuse)

May 19, 2008 - Curtis Hadlich (Howlett Hill)

  

Red Jacket Criteria

Message from our President

First, I would like to thank Wendy Czajak for her dedication to the Red Jacket Committee. She graciously stepped up to the plate, chaired this committee, and did a great job. Unfortunately for us, Wendy and Tom have chosen to move to Connecticut to be closer to their daughter’s family. Best wishes to the Czajak’s and this new chapter in their lives.


Fortunately, OCVFA has many talented individuals and Tina Cali has offered to be the new Chairperson for this very important committee. Obviously, this program wouldn’t be successful if not for the work of Gordy Kotars, Joanne Van Slyke, Wendy Czajak and the OCVFA Officers and Directors who help every step of the way.


Many OCVFA member departments are already very knowledgeable about the Red Jacket Program and have presented their deserving members with this distinguished award over the years.


How to submit your candidate:


1. Submit the name of your deserving candidate to Tina, Warren and Marty P. no later than two weeks prior to the date of the presentation. 


2. The submissions must be from the Chief or President of your Department and must be on Department letterhead. 


3. Criteria to receive the Red Jacket Award is determined by you. Examples that are acceptable include oldest member, longevity, special service above and beyond the normal course of duty or any other activity (ie: vehicle maintenance/community relations/fund raising) or any department related  activity that you deem worthy. 


4. The individual MUST be a member of your organization and your organization MUST be a member of OCVFA. The Red Jacket Award can be presented at any venue your department wishes, including membership meetings, banquets or other event. In the event that the recipient is unable to attend due to extreme circumstance, special arrangements can be made.


5. The Red Jacket Award CANNOT be given posthumously


6. Contact Tina Cali,  Email: tinacali67@yahool.com / Cell: 315-427-8070 (Texting is acceptable)


It is best to email your submissions to Tina and please include a contact phone number.


Sincerely, 

President OCFVA 

Bill Barden Award

  2020 -                        

2019 - Gory Kotars
​2018 - Jim McBride
​2017 - Jon Barrett
2016 - JoannVan Slyke
2015 - Marty Pine
​2014 - David Vanslyke
2013 - Warren Darby

 

 

  2012 - Dee Spraker 

2011 - Mike Caron
2010 - Jeff Martin
​2009 - Mike Block
2008 - Ken Pienkowski
2007 - John Dugan
2006 - Irv Quinn
2005 - Steve Kay 

2005 - Tim Botz
2004 - Jeff Martin
2003 - David Blair
2002 - Harold Smith
2001 - William Renshaw
2000 - Ken Pienkowski
1999 - Larry James​

Clive Belge Award

 2020 -               

2019 - Mike Block​

2018 - David Van Slyke​

2017 - Belle Brown

​2016 - Marty Pine

2015 - Earl Delore Jr.

2014 - Tom Perkins

2013 - Mike Block

2012 - David Blair

 

 2011 - Paul Dufault

2010 - Gordy Kotars 

2009 - Dave Van Marter

2007 - Dave Fitch

2007 - Rich Webster

 2006 - Earl Delore

2005 - Marty Pine

2004 - Tim Botz

2003 - Mike Ryan

 

  2002 - Richard Perkins

2001 - Dick Beach 

2000 - Ernie Kurtz

2000 - Jim Forger

2000 - Irv Quinn

2000 - George Haney​

1999 - George Haney

1999 - Al Zoanetti 

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