Administrative Staff & Committees

2009-2010

Past-Presidents

 

 

(4) Joseph Scarselletta

(3) Josette Fahey
(2) Harvey Jannotta, Jr.
(1) Robert Massaroni (Founder)

 

President

Jossette Fahey (for J. Scarselletta term)

Vice President

Paul DiRienzo

Orator

Samuel D'Agata, M.D.

Recording Secretary

Lynn Bopp

Financial Secretary

Al Novak

Treasurer

Sharon Nassar

Historian

Phyllis Terrana

Trustees

Gina Cellinese

 

Philip Magaldi

 

Albert Margiottiello

 

John Romano

 

Joe Nassar

Master of Ceremonies

Gina D'Agata

Guard/Sergeant-At-Arms

 

Committees

Advertising/Public Relations - Henry Senatore

Web Sites – Steve Hutton & Henry Senatore

Newsletter – Lillian DePalmer

Attendance, Membership & Retention Committee - Sam and Gina D’Agata

Hospitality and Sunshine Committee - Margaret Myers

Ways & Means/Fundraising Committee - Albert Margiotiello/Lillian DePalmer

Education/Culture, & Entertainment Committee – VACANT

Scholarship - Helen Taylor

Charity Committee - Gina D'Agata

Sports Committee – Dave DeLollis

 

Members:  Please review the following and contact an Officer to sign up for a committee.

 

(1) Membership, Attendance  & Retention Committee

  • To promote membership attendance at regular monthly meetings and other lodge activities.  Contact is made with lodge members in various ways, including a telephone calling system (See Phyllis Terrana).
  • It is the function of this committee to formulate a program and plan to attract new members and to discourage members from resigning by ascertaining their reasons for loss of interest in the lodge and correcting conditions if the lodge is at fault
    Examples:

1.      Distribution of lodge pamphlet soliciting membership.

2.      Maintenance of “Suggestion Box”.

Chair – Sam and Gina D’Agata

(2) Sunshine and Hospitality Committee

  • This committee is encouraged to recognize members by sending cards (could be birthday or get well wishes).  In case of death of a member, as many members as possible could attend the viewing as a group.
  • Assignment of “Greeters” to welcome members and newcomers at EVERY meeting/dinner.
  • Handles refreshments for any lodge gathering.  The cost may be at the expense of the lodge, collected from members at the gathering, or donated.  Members of this committee take an active interest in new members and see that they are properly assimilated into the lodge. 
  • Promote and facilitate lodge entertainment through trips, shows, etc (coordinate with Program Committee)
  • Members decorate (tables, room) for special events.

Chair – Margaret Myers

(3) Ways & Means / Fundraising Committee

  • This committee should prepare the lodge’s administrative budget and see that it is adhered to. 
  • Members formulate plans for raising money by means of various activities.  The Treasurer and Financial Secretary should be members of this committee.
  • This committee should manage the Gaming License since it facilitates fundraising through various activities, such as:  jars, raffles, wheels, bingo, 50/50, Vegas Night, etc.
  • Oversight for Pasta Dinners, Italian Feast/Festival, and other major events.
  • Assures member at all events to handle Jar and 50/50 activities.

Chair –  Albert Margiotiello

Fundraising Chair – Lil DePalmer

(4) Program, Education/Culture, & Public Relations Committee

  • Arrange for guests to appear at meetings to present cultural, educational and social programs.
  • Assist in preserving and developing an appreciation of our rich cultural heritage,
  • Promote/Expand a Scholarship program,
  • Promote and support the study of Italian language,
  • Prepare items for publishing and advertising (e.g., in the Sons of Italy Times, OSIA Magazine, local newspapers and/or radio in Hanover, York, Baltimore, Frederick, Gettysburg, as needed.
  • Halloween Parade and Columbus Activities.

Chair – VACANT

Scholarship Chair – Helen Taylor

Public Relations – Henry Senatore

Education/Culture – VACANT

(5) Charity Committee

  • At the present time, the Grand Lodge supports Alzheimer’s Research and Cooley ’s Anemia Research.  Local lodges may contribute to these and other charities or needy individuals of their choosing.  Committee will propose a local charity to support each year.
  • Coordinate with Ways and Means for developing and staffing fundraising events.
  • Plan and organize “Dine-around” dinners to support our charity.

Chair – Lillian DePalmer

(6) Sports Committee

  • This committee coordinates with the Grand Lodge Sports Committee activities and the local lodge sports program, e.g., Bocce, (maybe Poker, Bingo).
  • Sports activities can be aligned with Education, Culture, Public Relations and Entertainment for lodge members and their families.  Events could also support Charities, Scholarship, or other specific fundraising depending on event and venue.

Chair – Dave DeLollis