CNJFO TRUSTEES HOLD REORGANIZATION MTG. DANIEL GRDOVIC ELECTED INTERIM PRESIDENT!
by Black Wire Media Tues. March 3, 2020 www.cnjfo.com/join-us
The Board of Trustees of The Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners (the organization's governing body), proudly announce that a reorganization meeting was held where we elected a new (interim) President. Founding Trustee Daniel Grdovic was unanimously elected to a one year term and charged with establishing a search committee to find his replacement. This was done to allow the Board the necessary time to follow the organization's established bylaws while searching for the best possible candidate to fill former CNJFO President Matthew Andras' executive position. Due to work responsibilities Andras can no longer dedicate the time needed to chair the Executive Committee as President. Andras has been President since CNJFO's inception, and will remain on the Board as a founding Trustee, ensuring a smooth transition.
When reached for comment, President Grdovic said:
Matt has taken the organization as far as he can, and now it's time to thank him for all he's done. My vision is to ensure we have sufficient volunteer engagement and appropriate leadership to allow the organization to grow to meet and exceed the needs of the NJ firearm owner. We intend to establish a committee to conduct a search for my replacement as interim President. We will continue to provide the community activism we have become famous for while maintaining our myriad social activities geared towards communicating our message to firearms enthusiasts throughout the state. We'll plan and execute additional training events open to all, continue to aggressively respond to attacks on our freedoms, and perhaps most importantly, continue to petition our government for redress with respect to those freedoms. Our way of life is under attack, particularly with the passage of ERPO/Red Flag laws, therefore we must remain cohesive and vigilant, with all gun owners working together to have these unconstitutional laws struck down!
EDITOR's NOTE:
Daniel Grdovic was introduced to firearms by a family member while in his twenties. It took several years before he was no longer cowed by governmental intrusion into our lives and joined the firearms community in January of 2009 upon the issuance of his first FPID. Grdovic promptly fell headlong into the hobby, having learned the nuances and pitfalls of NJ firearms law along the way. Grdovic is a founding Trustee of the Coalition, having served on several committees.
Grdovic is a member of Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club, a lifetime NRA member & certified Pistol Instructor, a member of ANJR&PC (our state NRA Assoc.), an avid hunter, Scout Master to his son Jake's Troop, and enjoys the camaraderie of our diverse shooting community. Dan hunted pheasants with us last Saturday, where he was introduced as CNJFO's newly-elected President.
Believing that many people hold false opinions about guns without having ever touched one, Dan feels our mission as gun owners is to be welcoming and introduce as many people to the shooting sports as possible, especially women and kids. "Some will walk away not liking it, however they will be informed and not ignorant". It's his belief that the firearms community is a big tent - there is room for everyone of every background and calling. We think Dan Grdovic's vision & energy will lead CNJFO far into the future. Congratulations from all of us!
