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Scholarship Program – The 200 Club of Morris County

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Introduction

The 200 Club of Morris County is a nonprofit organization based in Morris County, New Jersey, dedicated to supporting the county’s first responders and their families. The club provides recognition, emotional support, scholarships, and raises community awareness about the sacrifices and risks undertaken by public-safety personnel.

Mission and Purpose

The club emphasizes support for the brave men and women on the front lines, including police, fire departments, EMS/First Aid squads, state police, and other emergency management services in Morris County. It functions as a community-support organization rather than a benefit society for active first responders. Membership is open to citizens, business owners, professionals, and retired first responders. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the club relies on donations, memberships, and sponsorships to fund its programs.

Activities: How It Supports First Responders

1. Valor & Meritorious Awards

Each year, the club honors extraordinary acts by first responders in Morris County. Valor awards recognize acts where lives were at risk, while meritorious awards acknowledge exceptional service without immediate danger. These ceremonies highlight the dedication of first responders and foster community awareness.

2. Scholarship Program

Since 1982, the 200 Club has awarded scholarships to high-school seniors who are children or wards of first responders. Eligible applicants are pursuing college, vocational training, or other post-secondary education. The scholarship program has helped hundreds of students achieve their academic goals.

3. Community Engagement & Membership

The club participates in local events to raise awareness and recruit members. Membership is open to individuals ($200) or families ($500) who are not active first responders. Retired first responders may also join. Members include a diverse range of professionals united by their support for public safety.

Governance & Finances

The 200 Club operates with transparency, relying primarily on contributions to fund its initiatives. Revenue goes toward awards, scholarships, and community outreach, while volunteer leadership oversees operations. Public records show the organization maintains strong net assets while keeping administrative costs minimal.

Impact in the Community

The club has provided death benefits to families of fallen heroes and awarded more than 700 scholarships since its founding. By publicly recognizing first responders, the club fosters community respect and strengthens the bond between citizens and emergency services.

How You Can Get Involved

  • Become a member: Join if you live or work in Morris County and are not an active first responder.
  • Donate or sponsor: Support the club financially or through event sponsorship.
  • Attend events: Celebrate and recognize the contributions of first responders.
  • Encourage scholarship applicants: High school seniors connected to first-responder families are eligible.

Why It Matters

First responders face increasing challenges in modern society. Organizations like the 200 Club of Morris County provide essential support to these heroes and their families, while fostering recognition, morale, and community trust.

Conclusion

The 200 Club of Morris County is a community-driven organization that ensures first responders are recognized, supported, and celebrated. Through awards, scholarships, and engagement, it bridges the gap between the public and those who serve selflessly every day.

Career Options – Discovering top Institutes in India

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Vidya dadaati vinayam

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Vidya dadati vinayam
vinayaat yaati paatrataam
paatratvaat dhanam apnoti
dhanaat dharmam thathah sukham

vidya dadati vinayam – Education gives you humility ( vinaya = humility/un assuming nature)
vinayaat yaati patratam – Humility gives you respect
paatratvat dhanam apnoti – From respect you get money ( money follows respect)
dhanaath dharmam thathah sukham – From money you can do charity, and hence you get pleasure.

Silver Oaks, Miyapur, Hyderabad

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My daughter did her Nursery, PP1 and PP2 from Bachpan a Play school, Nizampet.  But I was constantly in search for the best school for her. Every year I used to visit all the schools around us, inquire about academics, fee structure, student teacher ratio etc. But I was not satisfied with the replies I got.  Most of the schools would tell about fee structure first and want to continue only after we accept that. They didn’t even understand there are parents for whom fee structure is not the concern.

You must have read my other posts where in I compiled reviews on various schools and posted here.  Finally I thought Silver Oaks would be the best school for my kid and I took the application form in Dec, 2012. She had a test in December and by January the results were out and she was selected. I think we were done with the admission process by January end.

But even then I was tensed, I was wondering whether we made the right decision. Admission fee was 50k and Annual fee including transportation comes to around 80k. What if my daughter is not happy with the school. What if she asks me to put her in other school? So on and so forth.  But all my tension disappeared on day one itself. As my daughter came from school happily. I met her class teacher when I went to hand over the books. Her teacher Ms.Ramya is too good.

From day one my daughter Anagha started speaking about being independent, to learn new things everyday and so many such talks. Initially before the school started when she realised that her old friends have joined other schools, she was asking me to put her in other school, but now she says ‘ Please dont change my school, I want to study in Silver Oaks. This is the best school’.

Believe it or not she even said ‘ Thank you ma, thank you pa, for putting me in such a good school’!!

I just want to  thank the Director, Principal, Teachers and all the staff for making her feel so good at school and for imbibing values, beliefs, good habits and leadership skills in the children from such an early age.