I would like to thank everyone who attended and the following individuals and their families for their help in making this event a success: Gary and Theresa Cardamone, Ron Peluzzo, Marco and Nancy Giannetta, Rita Rastelli, Joseph DiSpaldo, Ray Saggese, Gerri Spera, Joseph V. Spera and Jim Moore. Special thanks to Natalie Cianfrani providing the music for our event, Immediate Past President Joseph Spera for coordinating the party and much appreciation is extended to Joseph Merenda for taking on the ‘suit’ and entertaining the kids!

I hope to see you there next year!

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.

Delegates in Attendance
Theresa Cardamone
Angela Cardamone
Charles H. O’Connor
Charles O’Connor, Jr.
Rita Rastelli
Maurizio DeLisi
Gary Cardamone – as State Trustee

Elections
Custodes Pacis members were nominated for and accepted various positions within the Grand Lodge on the district, state and national levels. We have placed ourselves within a unique position to now have 5 members represent the lodge at the district and state levels with two members now sitting on Grand Council.. Additional we now have two members eligible to attend the National Convention as delegates. All those elected should be commended for being willing to take on these duties.

District Elections
Rita Rastelli – State Trustee – District 3
Angela Cardamone – Dante Commission for Education – Vice-President
Maurizio DeLisi – Alternate – National Delegate(Recently, selected to attend the national convention as a delegate)
Charles O’Connor – Arbitration Commission

Grand Lodge Elections
Gary Cardamone – State Financial Secretary

Donations
Donations in the amount of $100 we made to the following charities:
Alzheimer’s, Cooley’s Anemia, Commission for Social Justice and Coaches for Cancer

By-Law Amendments
By-law amendments were not voted on due to a violation with the distribution of the proposed amendments prior to the convention. Since the delegates did not have 15 days notice, the by-laws will be voted on via
U.S. Mail

Per capita increase
The body voted to increase the per capita tax by $4 per year per member. This will take place in 2008. The per capita tax increase and the effect it has on Custodes Pacis finances will be discussed at upcoming meetings.

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 me no later than Wednesday. Tickets are $23.00 per person.

Bowling Beef and Beer
On Saturday, March 24, 2007 we will be having a bowling Beef and Beer at Thunderbird Lanes, Holme Ave and Willits Rd. Cost is $25.00 per person. Price Includes Bowling, Buffet, Beer Soda and Setups. Contact us early to reserve a lane for your group.
If you can help, please download a flyer and post it at your work location.

March 24, 2007 – Bowling Beef and Beer Flyer

The Guest Speaker will be brother James Tiano, Chief Inpector of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Tickets are $23.00 per person. Please contact Brother Joseph Spera; 215-685-3940 or Brother Maurizio DeLisi; 215-683-1032 for tickets.