January 9th, 2002
Host:         NJ Division of Parole
Location:   Mountain Side Inn, Clifton
 
 

• Meeting called to order by President Schievella.
• Flag salute, moment of silence.
• Treasurers report read
• Due to large program the reading of new members and the roll call of officers was waved.
• President Schievella, recognized some friends of the society: John Comperatta who is now a Chief with the Passaic County Sheriffs Department.  Pat Minutillo who is retiring as a Deputy Chief from Harrison Police and has been appointed as Director of policy and planing for the Morris County Prosecutors Office.
• President Schievella, spoke about the past events of November and December. The success of the Hospital visit’s, he also spoke about this year where we went to shelters in Jersey City.  President Schievella advised the membership that at the executive board meeting held earlier, the board decided to concentrate on more shelters for next year, because these people truly have nothing and they really appreciated us coming. President Schievella also spoke about our 1st where we sponsored a charity Christmas Party for the Big Brothers & Sister’s of Morris County.
• President Schievella thanked all the members that helped out at this party and read a thank you letter from the Big Brothers & Sisters.
• President Schievella, spoke about his disappointment in the out going acting governor Don DeFransesco that he cut the funding for the Italian American Heritage Commission.
• President Schievella, introduced Rose Minoughan who spoke to the membership about Police week in Washington DC.  She advised the membership that there are rooms reserved at the 4 Point Sheridan and to see or contact her for more information. The dates are May 13th to the 15th.
• President Schievella spoke about doing a picnic this year for the membership, we are looking for a Saturday in July and some place in Union County.
• Saturday night June 1st, 2002 we will hold our Awards dinner at Caldwell College.
• President Schievella spoke about the night at the races, Ron Sepe has been appointed co-chairman of the race committee.   Tickets will be available at next months meeting being held in Union County.
• President Schievella thanked all members for attending and closed the meeting.