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Odenton Volunteer Fire Company Attends Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention
Odenton Volunteer Fire Company comes home winners at the County Association Convention.
The Odenton Volunteer Fire Company and its Ladies Auxiliary were well represented at the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association and Ladies Auxiliary Annual Convention. The convention was held 9-12 September and was hosted by the Orchard Beach Volunteer Fire Department.
The first event was the Past President’s dinner at Michael’s 8th Avenue on 9 September. Past President’s of the Association and members of Odenton in attendance were Dave Lewis (1983-1984 and 2006-2007), Wylie Donaldson (1998-1999), and Patti Kidwell (Ladies Auxiliary 1991-1992).
The second event was the Joint Memorial Service at Community United Methodist Church in Riviera Beach on 10 September. Two of Odenton’s members who passed away during the preceding year were remembered. Ethel Disney (Ladies Auxiliary) and John E. “Sunny” Rose. Also remembered was Howard N. “Hallie” Phelps. Hallie was a Line of Duty Death on January 11, 1987.
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The third event was the Joint Awards Dinner and meetings held on Friday September 11. The Convention Book was dedicated to John E. “Sunny” Rose for his many years of service to the fire service across the state of Maryland most notably his teaching ability.
President Paul Demasky commented during the dedication that “If you didn’t learn anything from Sunny, you just weren’t paying attention”. Odenton faired extremely well in the awards.
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Three of our members - Tim Hammond, Jeff Wade, and Patti Kidwell were inducted in the Association Hall of Fame for their many years of service and dedication to the fire service. President Bob Rose accepted the Booster Ads award as Odenton had the most booster ads in the Convention Book - 436. Dave Lewis was presented a plaque honoring him as Trustee Emeritus. George Morgan was elected Treasurer of the Association and Patti Kidwell was re-elected Secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary.
The final event was the Bull Roast on 12 September where several of our members enjoyed a night of fellowship.
