On Saturday, January 21, 2023, the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary held their annual Installation of Officers Banquet where they honored the members who passed away in 2022 as well as recognized the accomplishments of the members and the department. This is the first year since COVID that the department invited the County Commissioners, Senators and Delegates. The new 2023 Officers of both the Fire Department and Auxiliary were installed by Southern Maryland Vol. Firemen's Association Auxiliary President Bobbie Lacy and Southern Maryland Vol. Firemen's Association President Joe Gould. A wonderful meal was prepared by Rita B Catering.
Outgoing Auxiliary President, Karen Montgomery presented years/length of service awards to Lorraine Ferguson (10 years); Lori Greathouse (15 years), Karen Colonna (20 years & Life Member); Amy Copsey (25 years); Ida Abell (35 years); Donna Wockenfuss (35 years). Auxiliary President's Awards were presented to Ida Abell and Donna Wockenfuss and the Mary Elaine Guy Award was presented to Ida Abell. Outgoing Auxiliary President, Karen Montgomery and husband/President John Montgomery presented the Auxiliary a Past Presidents plaque that listed all past presidents of the Auxiliary.
The new 2023 Auxiliary Officers are: President, Molly Colonna; Vice President, Karen Colonna; Secretary, Sherry Lawyer; Treasurer, Donna Wockenfuss; Assistant Secretary, Marie Kurtz; Chaplain, Diane Lacey; Historian, Carey Roache.
Outgoing Auxiliary President, Karen Montgomery presented the Operational Member of the Year award to Tyler Burroughs and the Administrative Member of the Year award to President John Montgomery.
President John Montgomery presented years/length of service awards to Ryan Tucker (5 years); Cathy McGowan (10 years); Andrew McHone (20 years & life member); Frank Kleinsorgen (20 years & life member); Theresa Palmer (20 years & life member); B.K. Abell (35 years); Larry Greenwell (40 years); Willie Wilkerson (50 years); Henry Fowler (55 years). President Montgomery also presented Special Service Awards to Jackson Miller, Tommy Kidwell, Karen Montgomery, Keith Turner. President Montgomery presented Keith Turner with the President's Award.
The new 2023 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 Jackson Barnes; Rookie Firefighter of the Year to Tucker Hedrick and the Firefighter of the Year (Richard S. "Stormie" Combs Award) to James Barnes, Jr. Chief Trowbridge also presented gift cards to the following for Top 10 Responders for 2022: Ronnie Cox (604), Tucker Hedrick (521), Riley Barnes (464), Austin Sholly (449), Craig Polk (440), Brian Butler (417), Mark Trowbridge (401), Tyler Burroughs (382), Dylan Biscoe (370) and James Barnes, Jr. (350). The Chief also presented gift cards to The Top 5 Drivers for 2022: Brian Butler (255), James Barnes, Jr. (127), Tyler Burroughs (98), Keith Hemming (63) and Ryan Raley (62).
Chief Trowbridge presented the Chief's Award to the Engineer's "Barnes & Barnes Engineering", which is James Barnes, Sr. and James Barnes, Jr.
2023 Auxiliary Officers: (left to right) Chaplain, Diane Lacey; Historia, Carey Roache; Treasurer, Donna Wockenfuss; Assist. Secretary, Marie Kurtz; Secretary, Sherry Lawyer; VP, Karen Colonna; President, Molly Colonna.
2023 MVFD Administrative Officers: President, John "Monkey" Montgomery; VP1, Keith Turner; Treasurer, Tommy Kidwell; Secretary, Darene Kleinsorgen; Asst. Secretary, Karen Montgomery; Financial Secretary, Frank Kleinsorgen; Fire Prevention, Terri Palmer. Not pictured: VP2, Jackson Miller
2023 MVFD Operational Officers
2023 Board of Directors for MVFD: (left to right) Robert Moreland, Donnie Burch, Pat Guy, Bobby Johnson, Willie Wilkerson, John Montgomery, Mark Trowbridge, Keith Turner, Tommy Kidwell, Paul Colonna, Jimmy Burroughs, Harold Anderson, John Raley. Not pictured: Henry Fowler and Jackson Miller.
2023 Auxiliary Officers Swearing in
2023 MVFD Administrative Officers Swearing in
Outgoing Auxiliary President Karen Montgomery
President John Montgomery
Chief Mark Trowbridge
Outgoing Auxiliary President presenting Captain Tyler Burroughs with Operational Member of the Year Award.
Outgoing Auxiliary President presenting President John Montgomery with Administrative Member of the Year Award.
Memorial table dedicated to the members who passed away in 2022.
New aprons presented to Paul Colonna, John Montgomery and Bill Hemming for helping the Auxiliary in the kitchen.
Lori Greathouse received recognition for 15 years of service.
Karen Colonna received recognition for 20 years of service and life membership.
Donna Wockenfuss received recognition for 35 years of service.
Ida Abell received recognition for 35 years of service.
Ida Abell presented with the Mary Elaine Guy Award. Valerie Guy (left) Diane Lacey (right).
Outgoing Aux. President Karen Montgomery presenting President Montgomery and Chief Trowbridge with a check from the Auxiliary.
Incoming Auxiliary President Molly Colonna
Ryan Tucker received recognition for 5 years of service
Cathy McGowan received recognition for 10 years of service
Terri Palmer received recognition for 20 years of service and life membership.
Frank Kleinsorgen received recognition for 20 years of service and life membership.
B.K. Abell received recognition for 35 years of service.
Larry Greenwell received recognition for 40 years of service.
Willie Wilkerson received recognition for 50 years of service.
Andrew McHone received recognition for 20 years of service and life membership.
Outgoing Aux. President Montgomery presents Ida Abell with the Aux. President's Award.
Outgoing Aux. President Montgomery presents Donna Wockenfuss with the Aux. President's Award.
Commissioner, Mike Alderson, Jr.
Senator, Jack Bailey
St. Mary's Sheriff Steve Hall
Cadet of the Year Award presented to Jackson Barnes.
Richard S. "Stormie" Combs Award presented to James Barnes, Jr.
President Montgomery presenting VP Keith Turner with the President's Award.
Top 10 Responders for 2022: Ronnie Cox (604), Tucker Hedrick (521), Riley Barnes (464), Austin Sholly (449), Craig Polk (440), Brian Butler (417), Mark Trowbridge (401), Tyler Burroughs (382), Dylan Biscoe (370) and James Barnes, Jr. (350)
The Top 5 Drivers for 2022: Brian Butler (255), James Barnes, Jr. (127), Tyler Burroughs (98), Keith Hemming (63) and Ryan Raley (62)
Rookie of the Year Award presented to Tucker Hedrick.
Mechanicsville Optimist rep. Terri Palmer presents MVFD with a check from the Mechanicsville Optimist Club.
