Guadagno to lead 200 Club of Monmouth County

Robert A. Honecker Jr, Kim Guadagno, Benjamin Lucarelli and Manasquan Mayor Ed Donovan take the Oath of Office issued by M. Claire French

Former Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno was sworn in as the president of the Monmouth County 200 Club last night at the non-profit’s reorganization meeting at the Spring Lake Golf Club.

Founded in 1987 by area philanthropists, the Monmouth County 200 Club provides financial assistance to the families of first responders, police, firefighters, EMTS, first aid and others, who have been killed in the line of duty.

“The 200 Club of Monmouth County supports our women and men in uniform and their families when they need help the most,” said Guadagno. “I am proud of the work outgoing president Joe Thompson did, and I am excited about building on his efforts.”

A former prosecutor and the first female Sheriff of Monmouth County, Guadagno’s support of first responders is long established and heart felt.

Robert A. Honecker, Jr., a former Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor and now a partner in the Ansell Grimm & Aaron law firm was sworn in as Vice President. Benjamin J. Lucarelli, the mayor of Fair Haven, was sworn in as Treasurer. William W. Wingard, a founder of the 200 Club, was sworn into a new term as Secretary.

Former Monmouth County Clerk M. Claire French issued the Oath of Office to the new leaders,

Community support allows the 200 Club of Monmouth County to continue the mission of supporting our public safety personnel and their families in times of line of duty loss. The organization is governed by officers who serve a two-year term and a Board of Trustees. It is a 501(c)3 charitable organization with about 1000 members. To find out more or to become a member, please visit our website www.monmouth200.com.