The Award Goes to . . . Glen Vetrano
This Years Recipient of the Red Cross Mrs. Joseph P Quinn Sr. Award

On behalf of his family, Jeff Quinn (right) presents the 2009 Mrs. Joseph P. Quinn Sr. Award
to Freeholder Director Glen Vetrano. Executive Director Patricia Day looks on.

Newton, NJ October 28, 2009 - The Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual Mrs. Joseph P Quinn Sr. Award Celebration, an elegant black-tie gala, on Friday, October 16th at Perona Farms in Andover. The recipient of the 2009 Quinn Award is Freeholder Director Glen Vetrano.

According to Executive Director Patricia Day, “The Quinn Award is a special award given in memory of Mrs. Joseph P. Quinn Sr. who founded the Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross in 1917. The award is presented in recognition of the same spirit of giving to our community that characterized our founder, and in appreciation of exceptional service to her Chapter in our own time.  Glen Vetrano not only fits, he exceeds the criteria.”

Freeholder Director Vetrano served as chairman of the inaugural Heroes Campaign for the local Red Cross in March 2009.  Under his direction, the grass roots campaign raised public awareness and $60,000, far surpassing the fundraising goal of $35,000.  “We could not have asked for a more effective, energetic, or motivated leader,” said Day.  

This Quinn Award gala is a celebration in honor of the recipient, one of Sussex County’s premier social events, and a principal fundraiser for the chapter. “The Red Cross is not a government agency, but must rely on voluntary donations from the American people, not just on the national level but in your own neighborhood,” Day said. “Your contributions to the chapter are reinvested in programs and services right here in Sussex County,” she concluded.

For information call 973-579-1600, stop in at chapter headquarters located at 93 Spring Street in Newton, or visit www.sussexredcross.org.

 
Ed Susco, Chairman of the Board of Directors
of the Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross, (center) with his guests.

 
Honoree Glen Vetrano (right) with family and friends.

Larry Condit (left), a past Quinn Award honoree, and his wife, Mary Anne,
enjoy the fellowship at their table.