Fire Museum receives
State Charter
Earlier this month The
Orange County Firefighters Museum was notified that they
have received "Absolute Charter" status from the Head of
Regents on behalf of the Education Department of the
State of New York. The museum was granted provisional
charter status on March 13, 1996 which was extended on
Feb. 12, 2003 and finally granted "Absolute Charter"
status on Sept, 13, 2011.
"We are grateful to the
State of New York Board of Regents for recognizing our
museum and Education Center and for granting us
"Absolute Charter" status said Ed Devitt, President of
the Orange County Firefighters Museum.
An Absolute Charter is
granted to museums and historical societies that meet
the organizational and educational standards established
by the Regents and thereby achieve what is termed
registration. The progress made by the museum or
historical society during the term of provisional
charter is measured by applying the criteria set forth
as standards in the Rules of the Regents. If an
organization has a record of financial stability,
prograrnatic accomplishment, and a well-founded
reputation far excellence, it is usually successful in
meeting the requirements of registrationn.
The result of a
$successful review forms the basis of the recommendation
that the Regents grant an absolute charter. If the
Regents concur in that recommendation, the museum or
historical society is registred and an absolute charter
is granted.
The museum is located in
the Village nf Montgomery at 141 Clinton Street and it
is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and by
appointment, Interested parties should call 845-457-9666
or email
ocfrnny@gmail.com
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