The OLD GUARD of the Summit area was founded by E. Marvin Herberd and 31 associates on December 2, 1930. The purpose of the organization is to provide retired business and professional men with good fellowship and stimulating activities, as well as providing a haven for renewal and purpose. Members come from business, professions and other occupations.
To become a member, one is usually invited to attend one or more meetings as a guest of a member. However, those interested may obtain information about current Old Guard activities and meetings through frequent newspaper articles or by calling the Membership Chairman, Foster Osborne at 908-273-7472 or by writing him at P.O. Box 386, Summit, NJ 07902-0386
Dues are $30 a year plus an initiation fee.
While the corporate name of the organization is The Old Guard of Summit, N. J., more than half of the members come from twenty-four neighboring communities, with Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Murray Hill, and New Providence contributing 35% of the total.
This chapter has been a model for twenty-three or more other chapters in the State.
The Old Guard of Summit operates under by-laws providing for an annual election of a Director, Vice Director, and the appointment of Committees as described elsewhere. All are volunteers.
When the Old Guard was formed, the orchid was adopted as a symbol of the organization because Summit was the orchid capital of New Jersey.
The Old Guard Vision introduction and statement can be found the the following two links
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