Next Meeting - The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the FOP Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street. Food and refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!
Membership Dues Increase
As previously mentioned in our last newsletter, a dues increase of $2 per month has been proposed. A motion was made and passed at the September meeting to raise the dues. Additional discussion on the topic will take place at the October Meeting. A vote will take place at the November 5, 2007 meeting. You must be present at this meeting in order to vote. The dues increase is unfortunate, but necessary since they have not been raised in over 25 years!
November Lottery Fundraiser –
Tickets for the November fundraiser are now available. The proceeds from this event go directly to our scholarship fund so your support is essential! Please contact Pete Lavini to purchase tickets. If you are interested in selling tickets for the lodge, we would greatly appreciate it.
Upcoming EventsSunday, October 7, 2007:
Columbus Day parade
If anyone is interested in walking in the parade, please contact Sister Rita Rastelli.
Saturday, November 17, 2007:
Bowling Beef and Beer – A Bowling Beef and Beer FUNraiser will be held at Thunderbird Lanes on Holme Avenue and Willits Road from 9:30pm-12:30am. Your support for lodge events is essential. Hope to see you there.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007:
Judge Anthony DeFino’s Retirement Party will be held at Colleen’s Restaurant. The cost is $55 per person. Please contact Maurizio DeLisi if you are interested in attending this event with the lodge. Tickets for this event will not be offered at half-price.
Sunday, December 16, 2007: Children’s Christmas Party will be held from 11am to 3p.m. in the FOP Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street. A sign up form will be available in the next newsletter. If you are able to help with the event, please contact Brother Joseph Spera.
Good and Welfare –
Congratulations to Brother Mike Sortino and his wife, Marlene, who welcomed a new addition to their home, Catherine Rose.
Sincere condolences are extended to the family and friends of John Montebello who recently passed away. John is the brother of Earl Montebello.
Get Well Wishes are extended to the following members who are currently recovering from recent surgery or illness:
• Anthony DiSiro
• Michael Simon
• Victor Della Barba
Financial Secretary’s Corner – Contact Rita Rastelli, for any problems related to membership. Please send all address changes to the Financial Secretary at the Lodge address or via e-mail.
DROP Participants: DROP participants and those planning to retire please don’t let your membership with Custodes Pacis lapse; fill out a Retired Pension Payroll Deduction card prior to retiring. You can obtain a card by contacting Rita Rastelli.
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Marco Giannetta, Joseph Caputo, Veronica Valentino, Francis Staab, Matthew Maurizio, Matthew Carrafiello, Claudio Cifoni, William Wiegman, , Theresa Di Vincenzo, Michael Oranski, ,Peter Maddaloni Jr., Frank Carelli, Stephen Biello, Louis Damiani, Joseph Chiodo, Thomas Myers, Mark Fabbi, Michael Biello, Nicholas Mangini Jr., Joseph Dalessio, Michael Simon, Donald Cosenza Jr., Nicholas La Ratta, Jim Rago, Romaldo Sciambi, Thomas Tolstoy, Ronald Pessillo
Group Trip to ItalyBrother Ray Saggese is looking for members who may be interested in a group trip to Italy. He is currently looking at several tours for a possible trip in 2009. If you are interested in such a trip please contact Ray via the lodge address
Custodes Pacis Lodge Invites you to a
BOWLING BEEF AND BEER FUNdraiser
Saturday, November 17, 2007
9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.
Thunderbird Lanes
Holme Ave and Willits Road
Buffet, Beer, Soda & Set-ups Included (BYOB)
DONATION: $25.00 per person
(Lanes can be reserved-6 persons to a lane)
For Tickets and Information Contact
Moe DeLisi, Rita Rastelli, Ray Saggese, Joe Spera
FOP LODGE 5 Elections
Candidates from each slate will make a short presentation at the October meeting and will be available for questions.