Our 72nd Installation of Officers and Recognition of members was held on July 19, 2025. Everyone had an amazing time with even more amazing food and dancing. The Installation isn’t just to “install” the newly elected Officers. It’s also a time to recognize our members that volunteer and do their part for our community. Without your part in our volunteer organization we wouldn’t be able to do the amazing job of saving someone’s life, simply being there to hold someone’s hand in their emergency or helping with our fund raising projects throughout the year. This year we got to recognize several members with years of service from 40 to 5. Here are just a few of the highlights of our amazing evening…thank you for everything that you do for our community. Photos courtesy of Ron Bailey Photo Production
2025 Chief's Rookie of the Year Award presented to Chris Maulden
Years of Service Award presented to
Dan Raley 10 years,
Brian Randazzo 5 years,
Larry Lugwig 5 years, Kelly Bell 15 years, Bridgett Wimberly 15 years by Tommy Mattingly Jr, President of SMVFA and Ken Hicks, Chief of LPVRS
Marvin Jones was presented with 20 Years of Service Award from Anthony Guzman, President of LPVRS, Ken Hicks, Chief of LPVRS, Tommy Mattingly Jr, President of SMVFA, Matt Morgan, Delegate
Jean Thomas presented with 20 Years of Service Award from Anthony Guzman, President of LPVRS, Ken Hicks, Chief of LPVRS, Tommy Mattingly Jr, President of SMVFA, Matt Morgan, Delegate
Doug Wamsley presented with 20 Years of Service Award from Anthony Guzman, President of LPVRS, Ken Hicks, Chief of LPVRS, Tommy Mattingly Jr, President of SMVFA, Matt Morgan, Delegate
Linda Miedzinski presented with 20 Years of Service Award from Anthony Guzman, President of LPVRS, Ken Hicks, Chief of LPVRS, Tommy Mattingly Jr, President of SMVFA, Matt Morgan, Delegate
Dave Klobnock presented with 25 Years of Service Award from Ken Hicks, Chief of LPVRS, Tommy Mattingly Jr, President of SMVFA, Matt Morgan, Delegate
Donna Voorhaar was presented with a 40 Years of Service Award from Anthony Guzman, President of LPVRS, Ken Hicks, Chief of LPVRS, Tommy Mattingly Jr, President of SMVFA, Matt Morgan, Delegate
Ann Raley was our 2025 Recipient of
our Ernie Bean "Stand By Me' Memorial Award. This award is selected by all leadership of LPVRS
Dan Raley received LPVRS's 2025 John F. Sobola "Service to the Community" Award. This award is selected by all leadership of LPVRS
Tyler Fitzgerald was 2025 recipient of LPVRS's "Squad Person of the Year". This award is selected by the input of all our membership and leadership of LPVRS.
Chief Ken Hicks presenting is wife with a token of his appreciation for the unwavering support she has shown to him during his tenor of service.
President of SMVFA, Tommy Mattingly Jr. swearing in our newly elected Officers for our coming year
Chief Ken Hicks awarding his “Chiefs Award” to Lori Marsh for her outstanding performance and support for this past year
Our “Top Runner's” for this past year
Chief Ken Hicks presenting gifts to his Officers from last year…
Associate Vice President Sandie Hicks with Shannon Hicks, Associate Treasurer presenting Tracey Bryne, LPVRS Treasurer with a check of $45,000.00. Money the Associates have raised in the past year with various fund raising activities.
President Anthony Guzman presented Sandie Hicks with his 2025 “President’s Award”. She routinely goes over and beyond what is expected of the Associate VP. When called upon she is always there to help out in any way possible.
President Anthony Guzman presenting gifts to his Officers for their outstanding service this past year.
President of SMVFA, Tommy Mattingly Jr. swearing in our newly elected Administration Officers for the coming year.
Our amazing catering team that served the most amazing buffet dinner…
A1 Catering
SMVFA President Tommy Mattingly Jr. swearing in newly elected Board of Director's for our coming year.
Our beautiful members Shannon Hicks and Elisabeth Randazzo welcoming and greeting our invited guests to our 72nd Installation
Chief Ken Hicks presenting flowers to Mary Loise Bean.
President Anthony Guzman presenting flowers to Stephanie Kenyon, daughter-in-law of our Lifetime Member Jane Kenyon that we lost this past year.
