THE 200 CLUB OF UNION COUNTY
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Trustees & Officers
    • A Message from our President
  • Valor Awards
    • 2024 Valor Recipients
    • Luncheon Albums
    • Past Recipients
    • In Memoriam
  • Become a Member
  • Membership Renewal
  • Scholarships
  • Monthly Meetings & Events
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Ticket & Sponsorship Opportunities

THE TWO HUNDRED CLUB OF UNION COUNTY

Recognition and Support for the Police Officers & Firefighters of Union County, New Jersey
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2025 Medal of Valor Recipients

​We are proud to recognize the following officers for their extraordinary acts of courage. While most incidents occurred in 2024, one from 2023 is being honored this year following a required review by the Attorney General’s Office.

Valor Recipients

Elizabeth Police Department
• Officer Charles Lawson Jr.
• Officer Carlos M. Morales
• Officer Alberto Soto
Kean University Police Department
• Officer Brandon Hart
• Officer Emily Sabo
Rahway Police Department
• Officer Jeremy Vargas
(Incident occurred in 2023; recognized in 2025 following AG review)
Union Township Police Department
• Officer Peter McTernan
• Officer Matthew Melody

.... IN LOVING MEMORY ...
Plainfield Fire Department
Lieutenant Marques A. Hudson
LODD: January 26, 2024

Guest Speaker

Michael Scanio
Director, Union County Emergency Services
Retired Chief, Union Fire Department
With over 32 years of service in public safety, Michael Scanio is a lifelong leader in Union County. He served as Union Fire Chief for five years and is one of only four in the department’s history to rise through every rank. Now serving as County Fire Marshal, Fire Academy Director, and Mutual Aid Coordinator, Chief Scanio continues to strengthen emergency services across all 21 municipalities. A recipient of numerous awards for valor, leadership, and humanitarian service, his dedication to community and public safety remains an enduring legacy.
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Tickets & Sponsorship
56th Annual Valor Awards Luncheon 
Hilton Garden Inn Springfield
304 Route 22 West
Springfield, NJ 07081

Friday, May 16th
Cocktails 11:30 am, Open Bar
Luncheon 12:15 pm

​2025 Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipients

We are proud to recognize the following students as recipients of the 2025 Academic Excellence Scholarship from The Two Hundred Club of Union County. Each of these exceptional students is the child of a dedicated law enforcement professional serving in Union County:
  • Brayden Conk – Holmdel High School
    Son of a Police Lieutenant and Traffic Commander, Linden Police Department
  • Gabriela Santos – Colonia High School
    Daughter of a Lieutenant, Union County Prosecutor’s Office
  • Adriana Serio – Union County Vocational-Technical High School
    Daughter of a Special Law Enforcement Officer, Springfield Police Department
  • Cole Tyler – High Technology High School, Lincroft, NJ
    Son of a Detective Lieutenant, Plainfield Police Department
We congratulate them on this achievement and wish them continued success in their college journeys.

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The Two Hundred Club of Union County receives it's income from the dues and continuing annual support of its members. Help support our cause - join today!

​2024-2025
​Meeting Schedule:

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Apr. 16, 2025 at 6:30pm
Meet the 2024 Valor Recipients
Hilton Garden Inn, Springfield

VALOR AWARDS LUNCHEON:
Friday, May 16th, 2025
12 NOON
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​Check back for updates!

About Us

Our Purpose...
Our motto “Because We Care” signifies the purpose of The Two Hundred Club of Union County. Founded and chartered in 1968, The Two Hundred Club recognizes the achievements of our uniformed Police, Firefighters and State Troopers. Our non-profit organization consists of residents and business people in Union County and residents throughout New Jersey who care about the welfare of over 3,000 men and women who daily put their lives on the line for our protection.
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We provide financial assistance to the widows and families of our uniformed protectors throughout the County who have given their lives in the line of duty. The Two Hundred Club has also initiated a scholarship program (
Scholarships). 

Club Meetings

All members are encouraged to join us for our monthly dinner meetings. Meetings begin promptly at 6:30pm and are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Hilton Garden Inn Springfield. The cost for dinner is $35 per person. Checks can be made payable to The 200 Club of Union County.

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Dinner is compliments of the Club for first time new members, and we welcome all! Just be sure to advise us when you come in that you are a first time meeting attendee! ​​

#BecauseWeCare


The 200 Club of Union County
30 Vail Place, PO Box 167
Rahway, NJ 07065
Phone & Fax: (908) 206-0200

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