South Orange Rescue Squad 50th Anniversary

[Fred Stipe]

Good Afternoon Commissioners~

I hope this "polleny" spring day finds you all safe and well!

On June 11th of this year The South Orange Rescue Squad [SORS] will celebrate 50 years of volunteer service to the citizens of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Orange County, and the state of North Carolina.

I am writing to inquire about the potential for any kind of official/ceremonial recognition that the Board of Commissioners might be able and willing to extend in celebration of this achievement [The BoCC was kind enough to recognize our 40th Anniversary with a proclamation, a copy of which is attached].

I've also attached an information sheet about the Squad [which provides some, but not all information].

Sadly, because of Covid restrictions, we will very likely NOT be having any public events to recognize this milestone. Our current plans are to throw a large public celebration in June of 2022 and we are absolutely planning to invite you all as our honored guests at that event.

We desperately look forward to the day when we can all gather in person and trade real hugs and handshakes for elbow-bumps!

If I can provide additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Thank you all for your continued support!

With Best Regards,

Fred Stipe, Chair

Board of Directors

South Orange Rescue Squad

fst...@sors.us

Cell: (919) 260-8835

[Renee Price]

Fred,

Absolutely. We would be pleased and honored to share in this milestone with a proclamation. Looking at our calendar, I would suggest that we read and approve the proclamation at our June 1st, meeting. Staff will advise you with further details.

Thanks for bringing this 50th anniversary to our attention.

Best,

Renée

Renee A. Price, Commissioner/Chair

Board of County Commissioners

Orange County, North Carolina

919-593-1904

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From: Fred Stipe <fst...@sors.us>
Sent: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 12:27 PM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL MAIL!] South Orange Rescue Squad 50th Anniversary