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Vist Our Online Store & Shop For Official FDNY Columbia Association Merchandise.All Proceeds Benefit The Columbia Association Scholarship Fund.

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2013 PERSONOF THE YEARNYS SENATORDIANE SAVINO

Diane Savino has dedicated her entire professional career towards improving the lives ofworking families. She began her career in public service as a caseworker for New York City’s ChildWelfare Administration, providing direct assistance to abused and neglected children.

An active member of her local labor union, the Social Service Employees Union, Local 371,DC 37 of AFSCME, she quickly rose through the ranks to become the Vice President for PoliticalAction & Legislative Affairs, where she became one of the most respected labor leaders in NewYork State.

As a labor official, she actively and successfully campaigned for an increase in the minimumwage from $5.15 to $7.15—the first raise for New Yorkers in over a decade.

In 2004, she was elected to represent the 23rd Senatorial District, encompassing the NorthShore of Staten Island and portions of Brooklyn, including Borough Park, Coney Island,Bensonhurst, and Sunset Park.

In their endorsement of Senator Savino, the New York Times described her as “scrappy andeffective”. Her dedication to her constituents earned her the Staten Island Advance’s “strongestendorsement for a third term”, saying “no lawmaker works harder and no lawmaker commits herself to the fight for her constituents more than Ms. Savino".

Senator Savino has championed legislation protecting hardworking New Yorkers. Among thelaws she has had enacted is the first in the nation Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, expanding basicworker protection rights to domestic workers; the Prompt Pay Bill, which ensures prompt paymentto construction contractors and their employees; Wage Theft Prevention Act, assessing preventative and punitive measures on employers that steal income from their employees.

She has served as chair of both the Civil Service and Pensions Committee and currently theChildren and Families Committee. From those committees she authored the law that would limitpublic authorities from contracting out for services that can be performed by public employees; provided a costofliving increase in the death benefit for widows and widowers of police officers andfire fighters killed in the line of duty and expanded and made permanent the Family DifferentialResponse (FAR) Program.

Local initiatives include the establishment of a Quiet Zone on the Staten Island Ferry, an annual Transportation Service Survey, a Mobile District Office, Back to School Fairs, Women’s HealthEvents, a series of hearings on the foreclosure and subprime lending crisis, districtwide workshopsfor seniors on the Medicare prescription drug plan, and statewide hearings on HPV, the virus thatcauses cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine.

Senator Savino sponsors a wide array of programs in the 23rd District, including the onlykosher soup kitchen in New York City, Staten Island’s Downtown DriveIn Movies, a mobile mammography unit, as well as a wide variety of programs for atrisk youth and senior citizens.

Standing Committee Assignments 2012: Children and Family (Chair), Civil Service andPensions, Banks, and Veterans Homeland Security and Military Affairs.

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2014 COLUMBUS DAYPARADE

This year’s Columbus Day Parade turned 5th Avenue into a true celebration of Italian-American heritage. Beginning with a wonderful pre-parade breakfast, members and their families gathered for a day filled with food, drinks, and fun as we marched up New York City’s 5th Avenue as a visible show of the FDNY’s presence and pride. The Fire Department membership was led by our president, Keith Tanico, Commissioner Dan-iel Nigro, and Columbia Association Parade Chairman, Joe DePaola, along with other officers, members, and friends of the Association, including the Fire Riders. We were joined also by a contingent from the International Columbia Association. The excite-ment and celebration continued in full force at the after-party at a popular NYC bar and lounge, where food and drinks were enjoyed. Toasts, cheers, and lots of laughs were shared and a great time was had by all who attended. Bigger and better with every passing year, many who joined us for the first time this year have already marked their calendars for the next one.

We invite you to join us for this memorable day next October 2015 for what promises to be a fun-filled and exciting day that is not to be missed.

Any questions, comments or ideas for next year’s Parade activities please call or email Joe DePaola @ 845.558.4410, [email protected]

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PRESIDENT’S AWARDPRESENTED TO

FDNY BUREAU OF TRAINING

TOMAS GALVINCHIEF OF TRAINING

Chief Thomas Galvin beganhis 35year career with theFDNY in 1978 when he wasa s s i g n e d t o E n g i n eCompany 234 in Brooklyn,New York.As a company

officer he worked in Harlem and MidTown Manhattan.He has served the FDNY as a Chief officer for over 22years.. He served as a Battalion Chief in Battalion 44 inBrooklyn and then as a Deputy Chief in the 3rd Divisionin Manhattan.

After the tragic events of september 11, 2001 he wasasked to become a member of the FDNY Command Staff.He initially served as the Deputy Borough Commander ofManhattan and then as the Brooklyn BoroughCommander.In 2004 he was asked to become the Chief inCharge of the Bureau of Training.

The Bureau of Training consists of several commands including the Fire Academy, EMS Academy, FortTotten Operations, the Ceremonial Unit and the FireSafety Education Unit. Chief Galvin acknowledges theoutsatanding work conduted by numerous members, ofall ranks, who have assited in enhancing the training ofthe members of the FDNY and the safety of the citizensof New York City.

Chief Galvin resides in Miller Place, New Yor, Emilyand Megan.

Special Recognition Awardp r e s e n t e d t o

Bruno Fusato SignorettiB runo Fusato Signoret t idescends from one of the oldest and most prestigious families inVenice. The family, since the 15thCentury, consists of a distinguished line of gondoliers, andBruno himself began by learningand practicing this art. In 1986, hepurchased a disused factory onMurano Island. Through his hard work, philosophy of lifeand boundless love for the deep traditions of Venice, theSerenissima Republic, he built Signoretti into an iconicworld of artistry in glass, admired the world over.

He is an esteemed Knight of San Marco, as well as aCommendatore of the Republic of Italy and aCommendatore dell’Ordine dei Templari. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in Business administration fromthe Constintinian University of Rhode Island. Bruno andhis wife Suzy have recently celebrated their 50th weddinganniversary. They have three daughters, Maria Luisa,Elisabetta and Barbara, as well as three grandchildren.

Long renowned for charitable works in Venice, Brunowas one of the first to support the restoration of the historic Fenice Opera House destroyed by fire in 1996. Hecontinues as a patron and member of the Gran Teatro LaFenice Foundation. He has been active in art restorationand supports cultural and educational projects too numerous to mention. Following the tragic events of September11th 2001, Bruno immediately came to the support of ourfirefighters and their families. He has hosted, in Venice,delegations from New York, and has made many generous contributions to our Scholarship Fund. He is truly aman with strength of character, warmth and an irrepressible commitment to charity.

He is a proud member of our organization and weare proud to be able to call him our friend.

Thursday, June 13th 2013Games start: 11am 5pm (Warmups at 10am)

Limited Space: 1624, 2player teams. Single Elimination Tournament.

Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NYEnter parking lot #1 on Merrick Ave (just north of Hempstead Tpke),turn right. Parking will be on the right and the courts, just in front of you(LOOK for our BANNER).

Homemade wine tasting contest, contact if interested. All are welcome. Foodand drinks will be served! Come spend the day with some friends andhave a great time!

Columbia Association9th Annual Scholarship

GOLFOUTINGSeptember 2013

Date to be announced

Hudson Valley Resort & Spa(Formerly the Granit)

Information coming soon

Bocce BallTournament2nd Annual

We will have raffles during the day! Entree fee: $30 each playerContact: John Signorile (516) 7825343


COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION2015 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

CANDIDATES FOR COLLEGE AWARDS(12th Grade Students)Submit applications, along with a copy of the candidate’s SAT scores, before April 1, 2015. These tests must have been taken in the candidates’ junior or senior year of high school between September 2013 and March 2015. This must be the candidates’ graduating year.CANDIDATES FOR HIGH SCHOOL(8th Grade Students)Submit applications before March 1, 2015. The STS closed high school placement test tentative date will be given March 8, 2015 at Randal’s Island, Building 11 (D.O.T.). Exam will begin at exactly 10am.ELIGIBILITY: Candidates for these awards may com-pete if a parent (natural, step or foster) is a member in good standing with the Columbia Association. Children of a deceased member, who were in good standing at time of death, may also compete. Grand Children are NOT eligible. APPLICATIONS: Applications may be obtained from the internet at www.fdnycolumbia.com, your Borough Trust-ee, or by contacting the Scholarship Chairman, Grace Cacciola, 516-852-2318 or Craig Silvino 516-286-1796

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATIONIS GOING GREEN

Please make sure your e-mail address is correct!

Starting 2015 the “LaSotto Voce” the official Colum-bia Assn News letter will be e-mailed to you.

Only the membership newsletter (4th Qtr) will be mailed to your home.

We will continue to update our webpage beginning 2015. By using the web we will be able to provide more up to date information to our membership. Any suggestions and or assistance will greatly be appreciated.

Please mail in your 2015 membership application with your dues with particular attention to your e-mail address that you would like your news letter sent to.

Thank you

Well, it is that time of the year again, the leaves change color, the temperature starts to dip and the we have our fall Cigar Night at Club Macanudo. What a great time was had by all, again! Our “BROTHER”, Mauri-cio Cordoba, pulled out all the stops, along with help from our dear friend Victoria McKee Jaworski, and we had an abundance of cigars/ raffle prizes/ food and drink. We gave each attendee 5 quality cigars at the door. More prizes then ever, over 70 different items. Food and drinks were delicious all through the night, a amazing time with great friends while listening to a live band. I would like to thank all in attendance especially the LBFD, Butch and the boys turn out for all our occasions. I would also like to thank Club member, Paul Chapman, who cornered the market that night by buying over $1000 worth of raffle tickets and took home probably half the prizes. You can go to our web site to see the pictures from that night. So please keep an eye out for this wonderful occasion again next year. We also have the spring Cigar Night at Vetro coming in late May/ early June. So, if you like a good cigar, fine food and drink, come join us at one of these fun events.Thank you for your support and please stay safe.

FALL 2014 CIGAR NIGHTAT CLUB MACANUDO


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Come stai? Molto bene.Bongiorno.Ciao. A r r iv e d e r c i .

Every Italian from Italy knows these words and every Italian-American should. Butwhat about the goomba speech pattern? Those words and phrases that are a little Italian,a little American, and a lot of slang, words every Paesano and Bacciagaloop have heard,words we hear throughout our Little Italy neighborhood of New York. This form of lan-guage, the 'Goomba-Italiano' has been used for generations. It's not gangster slangterms like 'whack' or 'vig', if that's what you are thinking---nope, this is real Guido talk!

The goomba says ciao when he arrives or leaves. He says Mama Mia anytime emo-tion is needed in any given situation. Mannaggia, meengya, oofah, and of course, va fon-gool can also be used. Capeesh?

He uses a moppeen to wipe his hands in the cuchina, gets agita from the gravy andwill shkeevats meatballs unless they are homemade from the famiglia.

Always foonah your bread in the pot of gravy (sauce) or you will be considered areal googootz or Mezzo-finookio.

There are usually plenty of mamalukes and the girl from the neighborhood with thereputation is a facia-bruta, puttana or a schifosa.

If called cattivo, cabbadost, sfatcheem, stupido, or strunz, you are usually a pain inthe ass. A crazy diavlo can give you the malokya (evil eye), but that red horn (contra mal-okya) will protect you if you use it right.

Don 't forget to always say per favore and grazia and prego.If you are feeling mooshadda or stounad or mezzo-morto, always head to Nonna's

and she will fix you up with a little homemade manicott', cavadell', or calamar ', or somericotta cheesecake.

Mangia some zeppoles, canolis, torrone, struffoli, shfoolyadell', pignoli cookies, or alittle nutella on pannetone. Delizioso!

I think I will fix myself a sangweech of cabacol' with some proshoot and mozarell' ormaybe just a hot slice of peetza.

So salud' if you have any Italian blood in you and you understood anything writtenhere! Then, you are numero uno and a professore of the goombas.

If you don't get any of this, then fa Nabola with the whole thing and you are a dis-graziato. Scuzi, Mia dispiachay, I didn't mean that. Just... Fu-ghedda-boudit. Bada Bing...

This is also so true. Enjoy!Italians have a $40,000 kitchen, but use the $100, 35 year-old stove from Sears in

the basement to cook things on.There is some sort of religious statue in the hallway, living room, bedroom, front

porch and backyard. (A Mary on the half shell).The outdoor table is linoleum covered with small, chrome metal trim along the edges.

The living room is filled with old wedding favors with bows and stale almonds (theyare too pretty to open and eat).

All lampshades, stuffed chairs and stuffed couches are covered with stiff, clear plas-tic.

A portrait of the Pope and Frank Sinatra hang in the dining room.God forbid if anyone EVER attempted to eat 'Chef Boy-ar-Dee', 'Franco American',

'Ragu', 'Prego', or anything else labeled as Italian in a jar or can.Meatballs are made with pork, veal and beef, mixed together.Turkey is served on Thanksgiving AFTER the manicotti, gnocchi, lasagna, and

minestrone or shcarole soup.If anyone EVER says ESCAROLE, slap 'em in the face -- it's SHCAROLE.Sunday dinner was at 1:00 PM sharp. The meal went like this... The table was set with everyday dishes. It doesn't matter if they don't match. They're

clean; what more do you want? Wine, homemade, is served up in small water or old,cheese glasses. At the table all the utensils go on the right side of the plate and the nap-kin goes on the left. A clean kitchen towel was put at Nonno's & Papa's plates becausethey won't use napkins. Homemade wine, a pitcher of water and bottles of 7-UP are onthe table.

First course, Antipasto... Change plates.Second course, macaroni or ravioli. All pasta was called macaroni...or `paste’...

Change plates.Third course was usually roast beef, some chicken with potatoes and vegetables...

Change plates.

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Cocktails start 7:00 p.m.Dinner and dancing to followDonation of $95 per person

Tables seat up to 14

Contact Dance ChairmanCraig Silvino at (516) 2861796

Please make all checks payable to:Columbia Association Scholarship Fund

THEN, and only then - NEVER AT THE BEGINNING OFTHE MEAL - would you eat the salad drenched in homemadeoil & strong, red-vinegar dressing... Change plates.

Next course, fruit & nuts - in the shell - on paper platesbecause you ran out of the real ones. You pinched yourselfon that damn nutcracker how many times?

Last was coffee with anisette, some espresso forNonno, 'American' coffee for the rest - with hard cookies (bis-cottis) to dunk in the coffee with more fruit and some cheese.

The kids would go out to play.The men would go lay down. They slept so soundly that

you could do brain surgery on them without anesthesia.The women cleaned the kitchen.We got screamed at by Mama or Nonna, and half of the

sentences were English, the other half in Italian.Italian mothers never threw a baseball in their life, but

could nail you in the head or back with their shoe thrown fromthe kitchen while you were in the living room.

Other things particular to Italians...The prom dress that Zia Ceserina made for her kid,

Carmella, cost only $20.00, which was for the material.The prom hairdo was done free by Cousin Angelina.Turning around at your prom to see your entire family,

including your Godparents, standing in the back of thegym...was simply PRICELESS!

True Italians will love this. Those of you who are marriedto Italians will understand this. And those who wish they wereItalian, and those who are friends with Italians, will rememberwith a smile.




Retirees’ Cornerby JOHN SIGNORILE

1st Zadroga Filing PeriodClosing October 3, 2013, andFailure to Register MayResult in Denial of Claims

The James Zadroga 9/11 Health andCompensation Act of 2010 reopened theSeptember 11th Victim Compensation Fundof 2001. Individuals suffering from, and representatives of individuals who have died ofhealth conditions or diseases presumptivelycaused by World Trade Center exposuremay be eligible for benefits which includeboth monetary compensation and healthbenefits from the VCF. However, claimsmust be properly registered within specifictime periods. A failure to register will likelyresult in ineligibility for compensation andbenefits.

Individuals who knew or should haveknown, prior to October 3, 2011, that theysuffered a physical harm caused by theirexposure, have until October 3, 2013, to register with the VCF. In other words if you havebeen suffering any physical WTC relatedcondition before October 3, 2011, youmust register a claim before October 3, ofthis year. Once you are registered you willneed to establish eligibility and medical proofto receive benefits. October 3, is rapidlyapproaching and eligible members arestrongly urged not to delay filing, as lastminute claims leave little time to correcterrors and may result in loss of benefits.

There is a second filing period for individuals who become aware of a qualifyingcondition after October 3, 2011. Those individuals must register within two years of thedate the VCF determines that the individualknew or should have known that they suffered from a qualifying condition.

Robert Ungaro & Nicholas Cifuni

You can find more information at:Ungaro & Cifuni

ATTORNEYS AT LAWwww.nycdisabilitylaw.com

or call 212 7665800

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ONLY 200 TICKETSto Be Sold

It is that time again. Our lottery tickets were mailed out on December 15, 2012.If you are interested in a specific number, please call Sal Mirra at (516) 3227588. We will only sell 200 tickets. We print 2000 tickets numbered 0012000.The first 200 sold will be accepted. So hurry. Don't miss out!

1st prize $10,0002nd prize $2,000 3rd prize $1,000

SPECTACULAR ITALY:IMAGES FROM SPACE

On Sunday, November 23, Samantha Cristo-foretti became the first Italian woman to fly into space.

Selected as a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut in May 2009, Cristoforetti, who is 37 years old, has been assigned to a joint ESA/Ital-ian Space Agency (ASI) mission aboard the In-ternational Space Station, to be launched on a Soyuz spacecraft from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan this Sunday at 10:01 pm Italy time. She will be a Flight Engineer for Expedition 42 and 43 between December 2014 and May 2015. Her mission is called Futura. Samantha is also a Captain in the Italian Air Force.

To celebrate Samantha’s accomplishments, The photo were taken by NASA astronaut Reid Wise-man and ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst on board the International Space Station. The two astronauts returned to Earth November 10, after 166 days in space.



FDNY & NYPD Columbia Associations

RAISE $10,000BU C A D I BE P P O ITA L I A N RE S TA U R A N TSP O N S O R S FI R S T AN N U A L RAV I O L I EAT I N G CO N T E S T

On March 20th, officially “National Ravioli Day,” NY First responders faced off in a ravioli eating contestat the newly opened Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant in Times Square. Teams from the NYPD and FDNYColumbia Associations rushed to finish plates of ravioli in record time. The event was hosted by celebrity guestsJenny McCarthy and reigning Miss USA 2012 Nana Meriwether.

Special thanks to Buca Di Beppo for the generous donations to our scholarship fund. If you’re in TimesSquare stop by – the food is amazing!

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ITALIAN LIMONCELLO RECIPEHOW TO MAKE LIMONCELLO

(lee-mohn-CHEH-loh)

If you have ever been to Italy, you’ll instantly know about Limon-cello. Lemons seem to be one of the important staples in the food of Sorrento. The most famous product is Limoncello. Every store or restaurant has it’s unique or favorite brand of Limoncello for sale or to taste. It is wonderful as a palate cleanser or as an after dinner drink. Limoncello is the generic name for an Italian citrus-based lemon liqueur that is served well chilled in the summer months. Limoncello is now considered the national drink of Italy and can be found in stores and restaurants all over Italy.

Keep your bottles of Limoncello in the freezer until ready to serve. The ingredients are simple and few, and making a batch doesn’t require much work, but you’ll need some time. In most recipes, Limoncello must steep for (80) eighty days.

HISTORY: It has long been a staple in the lemon-producing re-gion along the Italian Amalfi Coast in Capri and Sorrento. The Amalfi Coast is known for its citrus groves and narrow winding roads. Authentic Limoncello is made from Sorrento lemons, which come from the Amalfi Coast. Families in Italy have passed down recipes for this for generations, as every Italian family has their own Limoncello recipe.

While there are many recipes, here is one to get you started

Authentic Italian LimoncelloRecipe Type: Lemons, Beverage and CocktailYields: 2 1/2 litersPrep time: 20 minTotal time: 8 days

Ingredients:

1 liter (1000 ml) Everclear alcohol - became legal to buy in NY- 201210 medium to large lemons*1 1/2 liters water (6 1/3 cups)3 pounds granulated sugar (6 1/2 cups)* Choose thick-skinned lemons because they are easier to zest. The lemons must be yellow and not tinted with green.

Preparation:

Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any reside of pesticides or wax; pat the lemons dry. Using a po-tato peeler, take all the lemon rinds off of the lemons so there is no white pith on the peel. Place the rind-peelings in a large container with the Everclear alcohol. Cover the container and let it sit for seven days.

On the eight day, strain the the peels from alcohol; discard peels. In a large saucepan, make a Basic Simple Syrup by combining the water and sugar; let it simmer “fast” for 15 minutes. Let sim-ple syrup cool to room temperature. Add to alcohol. You are now finished and can drink it right away.

Makes about 2 1/2 liters.

PROTECT YOUR HEARTWHEN SHOVELING SNOW

The combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart. The American Heart Association says that for most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. How-ever, the association warns that the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, stating that the combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart.

People who are outdoors in cold weather should avoid sudden exertion, like lifting a heavy shovel full of snow. Even walking through heavy, wet snow or snow drifts can strain a person’s heart. To help make snow removal safer, the American Heart Association has compiled a list of practical tips.

Give yourself a break. Take frequent rest breaks during shoveling so you don’t overstress your heart. Pay attention to how your body feels during those breaks.

• Don’t eat a heavy meal prior or soon after shoveling. Eating a large meal can put an extra load on your heart. • Use a small shovel or consider a snow thrower. The act of lifting heavy snow can raise blood pressure acutely during the lift. It is safer to lift smaller amounts more times, than to lug a few huge shovelfuls of snow. When pos-sible, simply push the snow. • Learn the heart attack warning signs (listed below) and listen to your body, but remember this: Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms). Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives - maybe your own. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1. • Don’t drink alcoholic beverages before or immediately after shoveling. Alcohol may increase a person’s sensation of warmth and may cause them to underestimate the extra strain their body is under in the cold. • Consult a doctor. If you have a medical condition, don’t exercise on a regular basis or are middle aged or older, meet with your doctor prior to the first anticipated snowfall. • Be aware of the dangers of hypothermia. Heart failure causes most deaths in hypothermia. To prevent hypothermia, dress in layers of warm clothing, which traps air between layers forming a protective insulation. Wear a hat because much of your body’s heat can be lost through your head. Heart Attack Warning Signs Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, where no one doubts what’s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:

• Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. • Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. • Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort. • Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light-headedness. • As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to expe-rience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

In the event of a suspected heart attack, CALL 9-1-1. Emergency medical services (EMS) staff can begin treatment when they arrive - up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car. EMS staff is also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too. It is best to call EMS for rapid transport to the emergency room.

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BrooklynMarch 12 & October 8

VFW Post, 2414 Geritsen Ave.

QueensApril 9 & November 12

VFW Post 19-12 149th St.(between 19th & 20th Ave.)

Whitestone NY 11357(718) 746-0540

Staten IslandJanuary 8 & June 11Hillside Swim Club

151 Signs Rd.

BronxFebruary 12 & September 10

Maestro's Caterers1703 Bronxdale Ave.

Long Island May 14

American Legion250 Franklin Ave.

Malverne, LI

2013 Christmas PartyTo Be Announced


Columbia Association: Executive Board & Committee MembersExecutive Board:President Keith Tanico Division 13 917 33774131st Vice President Craig Silvino Ladder 127 516 28617962nd Vice President Joseph Smithwick Engine 303 516 66236993rd Vice President John Signorile RetL126 516 7825343Treasurer Stephen Forlenza Division 8 347 2668781Financial Secretary Nick DePierro Ladder 24 917 6489305Recording Secretary Sal Belmonte Ladder 102 516 2338142SergeantAtArms Enrico Boletti Squad 1 917 2074773SergeantAtArms Paul Fischetti Ladder 4 516 5820011 Manhattan Trustee James Pisano Squad 1 917 7518335Queens Trustee Sal Mirra Ladder 138 516 3227588Staten Island Trustee Vito Verde Engine 153 646 5296346Brooklyn Trustee Phil LaRocco Ladder 148 347 8841169Bronx Trustee Joseph DePaola Ladder 27 845 5584410EMS Trustee Grace Cacciola Division 5 516 8523318Legal Advisor Stuart Salles, Esq.Spiritual Advisor Msgr. Marc Filacchione Archdiocese of NY

Committee Chairs:Trips Keith Tanico/Joe SmithwickMembership Joseph SmithwickDues Steve ForlenzaLottery Sal MirraParade Phil LaRoccoGood & Welfare John SignorileScholarship/Dinner Dance Craig SilvinoHershey Park Trip Sal BelmonteDinner Journal Grace CacciolaEditor Craig Silvino

All borough meetings are held on theSECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH.There are no meetings in July & August.Meetings begin at 8:00 p.m. Food & refreshments are always served.

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Fire Department, City of New York14 Ivanhoe DriveMerrick, NY 11566

What does the word DUES mean aboveyour name on your address label mean?We are updating our Membership program. One of our newfeatures includes a Membership history located directlyabove your name on your address label. Please check thelabel. The numbers above your name indicate that we havenot received your dues for that particular year. With any newsystem there are glitches. If your records vary with ours,please give us a call at (516) 3034209. Our FinancialSecretary Steve Forlenza will return your call.

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