Archive for February, 2007

Employment Opportunities - Philadelphia Sheriff’s Department

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

The following employment opportunity was recently announced. Please pass this information onr to our good friends in need of employment. A copy of the employment application is available by clicking the link at the end of this post.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
DEPUTY SHERIFF OFFICER
ExamNumber: 07Q45H99
Announce/ Closing Date:
February 26, 2007 - March 30, 2007
Salary Range: [...]

It’s A Boy!

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

Congratulations to Brother Michael Gagliardi and his wife Shannan on the birth of their son Leonardo Gagliardi, on Tuesday - February 27, 2007. Little Leo is a heavy weight at 9lbs 13oz.
Congratulations also go out to Brother Nazarino Gagliardi(the beaming grandfather) and Brother Francis Gagliardi(the proud uncle).
This is definately good news!

Newly Elected Officers

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

The following officers were elected by acclamation at the February Meeting. Congratulations to all.

President - Maurizio DeLisi
Vice President - John Student
Immediate Past Pres. - Joseph Spera
Orator -Joe Merenda
Recording Secretary - Angela Cardamone
Financial Secretary- Rita Rastelli
Treasurer - Raymond Saggesse
Historian - James Campana
Trustees
1 Nancy Giannetta
2 Reinaldo Peluzzo, Jr.
3 Joseph Picozzi
4 Vincent Bocchinfuso
5 Joseph Abruzzese
Masters Of Ceremony
Ross Carfagno
Richard Zambino
Guard - Reinaldo Peluzzo, Sr.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Next Meeting
Monday, March 5, 2007, 7PM, FOP Lodge Hall. Installation of new officers will take place at this meeting. Food and Resfreshments will be served.
District 3 Brunch
This Sunday, February 25, 2007, District Three will be holding their annual brunch. Brother James Tiano will be the guest speaker. If you plan on attending, please contact [...]

Say No To Naming A Harlem Street After a Cop-Killer

Friday, February 16th, 2007

*There is currently a campaign underway to honor a convicted cop-killer from Philadelphia named Mumia Abu-Jamal.
*Mumia Abu-Jamal was convicted for the 1981 killing of a Philadelphia Police Officer.
*It does a disservice to the citizens of New York City to name a street after an un-repentant murderer.
*The facts of the case are available at danielfaulkner.com
Petition:
We, the [...]

Scholarships for Studying in Italy and the U.S. Offered by the Sons of Italy Foundation

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 for undergraduate and graduate studies in all disciplines
Washington, DC– February 12, 2007 American students of Italian descent are encouraged to apply for scholarships through the Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF), the philanthropic arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America, the nationĂ¢â‚¬â„¢s oldest and largest organization for men [...]