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“The conscience of Law” Enforcement
The Northern NJ Chapter of NOBLE was founded in 1983 by eleven NJ members who met to form a local Chapter. Prior to that time Northern New Jersey was part of the New York/Northern New Jersey Chapter of NOBLE. Early members of this Chapter included Charlie Daniels, Henry DeGeneste, Eugene Drayton and James Spellman.
In 1982 a dispute developed between NY and NJ members to recognize a North Jersey Mayor as part of an award ceremony that would also recognized three New York officials. A vote was taken by the membership and the North Jersey Mayor was not included in the recognition ceremony.
Recognizing that Northern New Jersey could have more of a significant effective impact upon issues in New Jersey the founders decided to create the Northern New Jersey Chapter of NOBLE. Charlie Daniels served as the first Chapter President.
The first meeting of NOBLE NNJ was hosted by Eugene Drayton and held at West Bank Civic Center on First Street in Hoboken. This meeting was attended by Charlie Daniels, Eugene Drayton, James Spellman, Henry DeGeneste, Edgar Barcliff, Leonard McGhee, Lou Greenleaf, Lonnie Harris, Anthony Whitaker, Leon Adams and Clarence Brown. In addition, some members from the New York Chapter also attended. Later, the meeting location moved to Newark as a result of the Hoboken building being sold. James Spellman offered his father’s Church on Broadway and eventually the Chapter membership began to grow. Other future meeting locations would include Orange and Piscataway.
Since it’s founding, NOBLE NNJ has continually strived to fulfill the vision of its founders. The Northern New Jersey Chapter of NOBLE continues to promote the principle of mutual accountability between the criminal justice system and the community. The Chapter works closely with other members of the criminal justice system, public service organization, civic groups, clergy and educational institution to enhance public safety, mentor our youth and improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
We are committed to “Justice by Action”.
HISTORY
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
Matthew Horace
2010-2011
Jiles H. Ship
2006 - 2009
Siddeeq El-Amin
2002 – 2005
Richard Arline
1998 – 2001
Rhonda Glover
1996 & 1997
Clarence Brown
1994 & 1995
Charlie Knox
1990 – 1993
Lonnie Harris
1988 & 1989
Charlie Daniels
1983 – 1987
Past Presidents
