A general membership meeting was held on January 15, 1986, to discuss the benefits of networking exchange between NJDOT personnel and representatives from the consultant, contracting, and material suppliers/service community. A goal was established by the Section to attract 100 members to attend the upcoming Charter ceremony. On February 19, 1986, the Southern New Jersey Section was chartered by the National Society at Luciens Restaurant in Berlin, NJ. There were 109 members present to sign the Charter that evening as Southern NJ became the 18th ASHE Section to be added to this growing organization. Special recognition goes out to Steve Lester, Paul McConnell, and Frank Panzullo from the Delaware Valley Section who provided their support and guidance in the formation of the Southern NJ Section and made this night a reality. At the culmination of the Charter ceremony, the Southern NJ Section founding officers and directors were elected to their respective positions:
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