Next Meeting – The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the FOP Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street. Food and refreshments will be served.
President’s Message
I hope everyone had am enjoyable holiday season and that 2009 brings lots of health and prosperity.
2009 also brings Lodge Elections and I encourage all members who are interested, to run for one of the offices. Although I have only been in office for one term, I will not be seeking reelection in March. I have enjoyed the task of serving as your president; however at this time I must attend to personal and family matters. All members interested in running for one of the offices should contact me before the February meeting to let me know their intention to run.
I previously mentioned that a 50th anniversary banquet was planned for March. Unfortunately, planning for this event got off to a slow start and as a result the celebration has been postponed. No date has been set at this time, however, I welcome all ideas for a 50th anniversary celebration and invite members to come to the February meeting to discuss.
The Children’s Christmas party that was scheduled for December 21st, 2008 was canceled due to inclement weather. All toys purchased for the event were donated to area charities.
Upcoming Events – (If you are interested in attending any of these lodge events, please contact President Maurizio DeLisi, unless otherwise noted.)
Polish Police Association of Philadelphia, 33rd Annual Founder’s Day Banquet, Saturday February 14, 2009, Kings Caterer’s II, 6pm til Midnight. Surf and Turf Dinner and 6 hour open bar. Tickets are $60 per person; half price to lodge members.
Financial Secretary’s Corner
2009 Annual membership fees are now due. Please send your remittance to the lodge address listed at the top of this newsletter.
Contact Rita Rastelli, for any problems related to membership. - Please send all address changes to the Financial Secretary at the Lodge address or e-mail: info@custodespacis.org.
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.
LOTTERY PROGRAM
Tickets for the April Lottery Fundraiser will be available for sellers and purchasers at the February meeting. Tickets are still only $5. If the PA Nighttime Daily Number matches your ticket number, you will win $50 on a weekday and $100 on a weekend. Earnings from this fundraiser go exclusively to the Scholarship Program.
Good and Welfare
We extend our sincerest sympathies and prayers to the following Custodes Pacis’ families who recently suffered the loss of a beloved family member:
To the family of lodge brother Paul Fallen whose mother, Anna Fallen passed away on January 16, 2009.
To the family of sister Susan Kres McCormick whose mother, Santa ‘Sara’ Kress passed away on January 16, 2009.
To the family of brother Elwood Cubbage who passed away on December 8, 2008.
To the family of brother James Tiano whose mother, Helen Tiano passed away on November 28, 2008.
SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
Scholarship applications are now available. Please contact Scholarship Chairwoman Angela Cardamone. Deadline is March 2, 2009
LODGE ELECTIONS
Elections for positions for the 2009-2011 Custodes Pacis Executive Board are now open. Elections will be held in March. Nominations of officers will be held in February. Anyone wishing to run for any of the positions may submit his or her name at the February 2, 2009 meeting or contact President Maurizio DeLisi. Members may run for any of the offices. At this time, nominees are needed for the following positions: President, Recording Secretary, Trustee(2), Masters of Ceremony(1).We also need nominees for delegate and alternate delegate positions.
Meeting Schedule:
All Meetings start at 7pm and are located at the FOP Lodge 5 Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street
Monday, February 2, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Monday, May 5, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009