2024 Installation of Officers Awards Banquet
 
By Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Karen Montgomery
January 23, 2024
 

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary held their annual Installation of Officers Banquet where they honored the members who passed away in 2023 (Barbara Montgomery, (Aux); Charlie Evans, Sr. (FD); Johnny Wood, Jr. (FD); Julia Bohle (FD); Franklin Hill (FD); Sonny Turner (FD); and Stanley Williams, Jr. (FD)), as well as recognized the accomplishments of the members and the department. The new 2024 Officers of both the Auxiliary and Fire Department were installed by Southern Maryland Vol. Firemen's Association Auxiliary Past President Chrissy King and Southern Maryland Vol. Firemen's Association Vice President JW King respectively. A wonderful meal was prepared by Rita B Catering.

Auxiliary President, Molly Colonna presented years/length of service awards to Cindy Turner (15 years), Marie Kurtz (20 years & Life Member); Karen Montgomery (20 years & Life Member); Pat Johnson (30 years); Susannah Fowler (50 years); and Judy Copsey (50 years). Auxiliary President's Award was presented to Karen Montgomery and the Mary Elaine Guy Award was presented to Sherry Lawyer.

The 2024 Auxiliary Officers are: President, Molly Colonna; Vice President, Karen Colonna; Secretary, Sherry Lawyer; Treasurer, Donna Wockenfuss; Assistant Secretary, Taya Scott; Chaplain, Diane Lacey; Historian, Carey Roache.

Auxiliary President, Molly Colonna presented the Operational Officer of the Year award to Deputy Chief, Tyler Burroughs and the Administrative Member of the Year award to Vice President, Keith Turner.

President John Montgomery presented years/length of service awards to Darryl Black (5 years); Craig Polk (5 years); Austin Sholly (5 years); Josh Day (5 years); Keith Turner (5 years); Tyler Burroughs (10 years); Perry Bryant (15 years); Keith Hemming (25 years); James Kurtz (30 years); J. Paul Colonna (55 years); and Joe Guyther (60 years). President Montgomery also presented Special Service Awards to Keith Turner, Tommy Kidwell, Darene Kleinsorgen, Karen Montgomery, Frank Kleinsorgen and Jimmy Burroughs. The President's award went to VP, Jackson Miller.

The 2024 Administrative Officers are: President, John S. "Monkey" Montgomery; 1st Vice President, Keith Turner; 2nd Vice President, Jackson Miller; Secretary, Darene Kleinsorgen; Treasurer, Tommy Kidwell; Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Karen Montgomery; Financial Secretary, Frank Kleinsorgen and Fire Prevention Officer, Theresa Palmer.

Chief, Mark Trowbridge presented the Cadet of the Year to Cooper Hedrick; Rookie Firefighter of the Year to Jackson Barnes and the Firefighter of the Year (Richard S. "Stormie" Combs Award) to Ronnie Cox. Chief Trowbridge also presented gift cards to the following for Top 10 Responders for 2022: Ronnie Cox (542), Jackson Barnes (491), DJ Stotler (413), Tucker Hedrick (401), Riley Barnes (386), Mark Trowbridge (371), Tyler Burroughs (345), Austin Sholly (293), Landon Johnson (289), and Robert Barnes (288). The Chief also presented gift cards to The Top 5 Drivers for 2022: Tyler Burroughs (124), Brian Butler (118), Keith Hemming (99), James Barnes, Jr. (85), and Ryan Tucker (70).

The Operational Officers for 2024 are: Chief, Mark Trowbridge; Assistant Chief, Ryan Raley; Deputy Chief, Tyler Burroughs; Eng. Co. Captain, Daniel Busl; Eng. Co. Lieut., Craig Polk; Sergeant, Tucker Hedrick; Safety Officer, TJ Faunce; Safety Officer, CP Miedzinski; Rescue Co. Captain, Bret Krabbe; Rescue Co. Lieut., Jake Senatore; Sergeant, Evan Stewart; Station Captain, Robert Barnes; Training Lieut., Jimmy Barnes, Jr.; Water Supply Officer, Joe Guyther; Chief Engineer, Bill Hemming; 1st Engineer, Kyle Hayden.
 
Memorial table recognizing our deceased members of 2023.
Memorial table recognizing our deceased members of 2023.
Administrative Officers: (LtoR) President, John S. "Monkey" Montgomery; 1st Vice President, Keith Turner; 2nd Vice President, Jackson Miller; Treasurer, Tommy Kidwell; Secretary, Darene Kleinsorgen; Asst. Secretary/Treas., Karen Montgomery; Financial Secretary, Frank Kleinsorgen; Fire Prevention, Terri Palmer.
Administrative Officers: (LtoR) President, John S. "Monkey" Montgomery; 1st Vice President, Keith Turner; 2nd Vice President, Jackson Miller; Treasurer, Tommy Kidwell; Secretary, Darene Kleinsorgen; Asst. Secretary/Treas., Karen Montgomery; Financial Secretary, Frank Kleinsorgen; Fire Prevention, Terri Palmer.
 
Operational Officers: (LtoR) Chief, Mark Trowbridge; Assistant Chief, Ryan Raley; Deputy Chief, Tyler Burroughs; Eng. Capt., Daniel Busl; Rescue Capt., Bret Krabbe; Station Capt., Robert Barnes; Rescue Lieut., Jake Senatore; Eng. Lieut., Craig Polk; Training Lieut., Jimmy Barnes, Jr.; Serg., Evan Stewart; Serg., Tucker Hedrick; Chief's Aide, Perry Bryant; Chief Engineer, Bill Hemming; Safety Officers: TJ Faunce and CP Miedzinski.
Operational Officers: (LtoR) Chief, Mark Trowbridge; Assistant Chief, Ryan Raley; Deputy Chief, Tyler Burroughs; Eng. Capt., Daniel Busl; Rescue Capt., Bret Krabbe; Station Capt., Robert Barnes; Rescue Lieut., Jake Senatore; Eng. Lieut., Craig Polk; Training Lieut., Jimmy Barnes, Jr.; Serg., Evan Stewart; Serg., Tucker Hedrick; Chief's Aide, Perry Bryant; Chief Engineer, Bill Hemming; Safety Officers: TJ Faunce and CP Miedzinski.
2024 Auxiliary Officers: (LtoR) Asst. Secretary, Taya Scott; Secretary, Sherry Lawyer; Vice President, Karen Colonna; President, Molly Colonna; Treasurer, Donna Wockenfuss; Chaplain, Diane Lacey; Historian, Carey Roache.
2024 Auxiliary Officers: (LtoR) Asst. Secretary, Taya Scott; Secretary, Sherry Lawyer; Vice President, Karen Colonna; President, Molly Colonna; Treasurer, Donna Wockenfuss; Chaplain, Diane Lacey; Historian, Carey Roache.
 
MVFD Honor Guard: Robert Barnes, Craig Polk, Jake Senatore, Daniel Busl.
MVFD Honor Guard: Robert Barnes, Craig Polk, Jake Senatore, Daniel Busl.
MVFD membership at the 2024 Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet
MVFD membership at the 2024 Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet
 
President Montgomery giving opening remarks.
President Montgomery giving opening remarks.
MVFD Honor Guard: Robert Barnes, Craig Polk, Jake Senatore, Daniel Busl presenting our flags.
MVFD Honor Guard: Robert Barnes, Craig Polk, Jake Senatore, Daniel Busl presenting our flags.
 
Commissioner Eric Colvin and Commissioner Mike Hewitt.
Commissioner Eric Colvin and Commissioner Mike Hewitt.
Family of deceased Auxiliary member Barbara Montgomery.
Family of deceased Auxiliary member Barbara Montgomery.
 
Family of deceased member Charlie Evans.
Family of deceased member Charlie Evans.
Family of deceased member Johnny Wood.
Family of deceased member Johnny Wood.
 
Family of deceased member Julia Bohle.
Family of deceased member Julia Bohle.
Family of deceased member Franklin Hill.
Family of deceased member Franklin Hill.
 
Family of deceased member Sonny Turner.
Family of deceased member Sonny Turner.
Family of deceased member Stanley Williams, Jr.
Family of deceased member Stanley Williams, Jr.
 
Recipient of Maryland State Rookie of the Year for 2023 -- Tucker Hedrick.
Recipient of Maryland State Rookie of the Year for 2023 -- Tucker Hedrick.
Recipient of Maryland State Fire Prevention Program of the Year for 2023 -- Terri Palmer.
Recipient of Maryland State Fire Prevention Program of the Year for 2023 -- Terri Palmer.
 
Swearing in of the Auxiliary Officers.
Swearing in of the Auxiliary Officers.
Swearing in of the Administrative Officers.
Swearing in of the Administrative Officers.
 
Swearing in of the Operational Officers.
Swearing in of the Operational Officers.
Auxiliary thanking President Montgomery and Bill Hemming for their help in 2023.
Auxiliary thanking President Montgomery and Bill Hemming for their help in 2023.
 
Auxiliary thanking Paul Colonna for his help in 2023.
Auxiliary thanking Paul Colonna for his help in 2023.
Auxiliary thanking Willie Wilkerson for his help in 2023.
Auxiliary thanking Willie Wilkerson for his help in 2023.
 
Auxiliary thanking Pop Barnes for his help in 2023.
Auxiliary thanking Pop Barnes for his help in 2023.
Auxiliary thanking Jackson Barnes for his help in 2023.
Auxiliary thanking Jackson Barnes for his help in 2023.
 
Auxiliary thanking Paul DeGraves for his help in 2023.
Auxiliary thanking Paul DeGraves for his help in 2023.
Auxiliary presenting Cindy Turner with a certificate for 15 years of service.
Auxiliary presenting Cindy Turner with a certificate for 15 years of service.
 
Auxiliary presenting Marie Kurtz with a certificate for 20 years of service and Life Membership.
Auxiliary presenting Marie Kurtz with a certificate for 20 years of service and Life Membership.
Auxiliary presenting Karen Montgomery with a certificate for 20 years of service and Life Membership.
Auxiliary presenting Karen Montgomery with a certificate for 20 years of service and Life Membership.
 
Auxiliary presenting Pat Johnson with a certificate for 30 years of service.
Auxiliary presenting Pat Johnson with a certificate for 30 years of service.
Auxiliary presenting Susannah Fowler with a certificate for 50 years of service.
Auxiliary presenting Susannah Fowler with a certificate for 50 years of service.
 
Auxiliary presenting Judy Copsey with a certificate for 50 years of service.
Auxiliary presenting Judy Copsey with a certificate for 50 years of service.
Auxiliary President Molly Colonna and the Guy family presenting recipient Sherry Lawyer with the Mary Elaine Guy Award.
Auxiliary President Molly Colonna and the Guy family presenting recipient Sherry Lawyer with the Mary Elaine Guy Award.
 
Auxiliary President Molly Colonna and Vice President Karen Colonna presents recipient Karen Montgomery with the President's Award.
Auxiliary President Molly Colonna and Vice President Karen Colonna presents recipient Karen Montgomery with the President's Award.
MVFD Auxiliary members.
MVFD Auxiliary members.
 
Auxiliary President Colonna presents a check to President Montgomery and Chief Trowbridge for $50,000.
Auxiliary President Colonna presents a check to President Montgomery and Chief Trowbridge for $50,000.
Auxiliary President presenting check to the President and Chief.
Auxiliary President presenting check to the President and Chief.
 
Auxiliary President Molly Colonna presenting Keith Turner with the Administrative Member of the Year pin.
Auxiliary President Molly Colonna presenting Keith Turner with the Administrative Member of the Year pin.
Auxiliary President Molly Colonna presenting Tyler Burroughs with the Operational Member of the Year pin.
Auxiliary President Molly Colonna presenting Tyler Burroughs with the Operational Member of the Year pin.
 
President Montgomery thanking Terri Palmer for her help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Terri Palmer for her help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Paul Colonna for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Paul Colonna for his help in 2023.
 
President Montgomery thanking Tyler Burroughs for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Tyler Burroughs for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Harold Anderson for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Harold Anderson for his help in 2023.
 
President Montgomery thanking Alan Pilkerton for his help in 2023 with masonry work done free of charge.
President Montgomery thanking Alan Pilkerton for his help in 2023 with masonry work done free of charge.
President and Chief presenting Darryl Black with a certificate for 5 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Darryl Black with a certificate for 5 years of service.
 
President and Chief presenting Craig Polk with a certificate for 5 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Craig Polk with a certificate for 5 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Austin Sholly with a certificate for 5 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Austin Sholly with a certificate for 5 years of service.
 
President and Chief presenting Josh Day with a certificate for 5 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Josh Day with a certificate for 5 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Keith Turner with a certificate for 5 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Keith Turner with a certificate for 5 years of service.
 
President and Chief presenting Tyler Burroughs with a certificate for 10 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Tyler Burroughs with a certificate for 10 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Perry Bryant with a certificate for 15 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Perry Bryant with a certificate for 15 years of service.
 
President and Chief presenting Keith Hemming with a certificate for 25 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Keith Hemming with a certificate for 25 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Jim Kurtz with a certificate for 30 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Jim Kurtz with a certificate for 30 years of service.
 
President and Chief presenting Paul Colonna with a certificate for 55 years of service.
President and Chief presenting Paul Colonna with a certificate for 55 years of service.
President Montgomery thanking Keith Turner for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Keith Turner for his help in 2023.
 
President Montgomery thanking Jimmy Burroughs for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Jimmy Burroughs for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Darene Kleinsorgen for her help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Darene Kleinsorgen for her help in 2023.
 
President Montgomery thanking Frank Kleinsorgen for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Frank Kleinsorgen for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Tommy Kidwell for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Tommy Kidwell for his help in 2023.
 
President Montgomery thanking Karen Montgomery for her help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Karen Montgomery for her help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Jackson Miller for his help in 2023.
President Montgomery thanking Jackson Miller for his help in 2023.
 
Chief Trowbridge thanking his 2023 officers.
Chief Trowbridge thanking his 2023 officers.
Chief Trowbridge thanking President Montgomery for his help in 2023.
Chief Trowbridge thanking President Montgomery for his help in 2023.
 
Top Ten Responders for 2023: (LtoR) Mark Trowbridge (371); Robert Barnes (288); Landon Johnson (289); Austin Sholly (293); Tyler Burroughs (345); Riley Barnes (386); Tucker Hedrick (401); DJ Stotler (413); Jackson Barnes (491) and Ronnie Cox (542).
Top Ten Responders for 2023: (LtoR) Mark Trowbridge (371); Robert Barnes (288); Landon Johnson (289); Austin Sholly (293); Tyler Burroughs (345); Riley Barnes (386); Tucker Hedrick (401); DJ Stotler (413); Jackson Barnes (491) and Ronnie Cox (542).
Top 5 Drivers for 2023: (LtoR) Tyler Burroughs (124); Brian Butler (118); Keith Hemming (99); James Barnes, Jr. (85) and Ryan Tucker (70).
Top 5 Drivers for 2023: (LtoR) Tyler Burroughs (124); Brian Butler (118); Keith Hemming (99); James Barnes, Jr. (85) and Ryan Tucker (70).
 
Chief Trowbridge, 2023 Asst. Chief John Raley, 2023 Deputy Chief Ryan Raley presents Cooper Hedrick with the Cadet of the Year award.
Chief Trowbridge, 2023 Asst. Chief John Raley, 2023 Deputy Chief Ryan Raley presents Cooper Hedrick with the Cadet of the Year award.
Chief Trowbridge, 2023 Asst. Chief John Raley, 2023 Deputy Chief Ryan Raley presents Jackson Barnes with the Rookie of the Year award.
Chief Trowbridge, 2023 Asst. Chief John Raley, 2023 Deputy Chief Ryan Raley presents Jackson Barnes with the Rookie of the Year award.
 
Chief Trowbridge, 2023 Asst. Chief John Raley, 2023 Deputy Chief Ryan Raley presents Ronnie Cox with the Richard S. "Stormie" Combs Firefighter of the Year award.
Chief Trowbridge, 2023 Asst. Chief John Raley, 2023 Deputy Chief Ryan Raley presents Ronnie Cox with the Richard S. "Stormie" Combs Firefighter of the Year award.
Asst Chief Ryan Raley and Deputy Chief Tyler Burroughs presents President Montgomery with a special award.
Asst Chief Ryan Raley and Deputy Chief Tyler Burroughs presents President Montgomery with a special award.
 
MVFD 2024 Installation of Officers Awards Banquet.
MVFD 2024 Installation of Officers Awards Banquet.