KIWANIS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON, KIWANIS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON, KIWANIS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON, KIWANIS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON, EST. 1947 May 25, 2010 Meeting 13 Members in attendance: Marino “Buddy” Cuozzo, Thom De Paulo, Marisa Di Pietro, Joe Ferrino, George Gambale, John Gillis, Matt Mallen, Buddy Mangini, Mike Moscone, Clark Moulaison, Carol Simpson, Ben Tauro, Walter Yourawski. 35 Guests: Representatives from East Boston Chamber of Commerce, East Boston/Revere Rotary, Kiwanis Club of Revere, East Boston Savings Bank, East Boston Main Streets, East Boston Social Centers, East Boston YMCA, Suffolk Downs, First Priority Credit Union, Grace Federated Church, Mary Berninger, Michael Sulprizio. Guest Speaker: Captain Frank Mancini, District 7 Police Department ♦ Guest Speaker Captain Frank Mancini spoke about his lengthy career as a Boston Police Officer, his ties to East Boston, and the outlook for crime prevention and safety in the community. ♦ Bicycle Safety Rodeo –SATURDAY May 15 th . Thank you to all the East Boston Kiwanis members who participated – we had a successful event which could not happen without you! Many thanks to donors/contributors/participants: East Boston Foundation, East Boston Land Use Council, Senator Anthony Petrucelli, State Rep Carlo Basile, City Councilor Sal LaMattina, East Boston Savings Bank, M P & Co Tax and Financial Services, Boston Police K 9 Unit, Boston Fire Department, Balloon City, Cucchiello’s, District 7 Youth Fund, District 7 Police Department, DJ Kevin Cain, East Boston High School Key Club, East Boston ROTC, East Boston Social Centers, East Boston YMCA, Eastern Bank, Fr. John Nazzaro & Salesians, Joseph Plagenza & DPW, Kool Smiles Dental, McDonald’s East Boston, Neighborhood Health Plan, New York Life, Sheriffs Department, Spinelli’s , Stop & Shop (Revere) and Target (Revere). Special thanks to Michael Nicastro of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. ♦ “K” Trust Scholarship Dinner - Tuesday May 18 th Twenty one East Boston students received over $20,000 in Scholarships this year. Thank you to all the members who attended. Phil Freehan, President of “K-Trust will make his official report at the Tuesday June 1 st evening meeting. ♦ Board Meeting – our next Board meeting will take place at 7:30 on Tuesday June 1 st , after our regular meeting. ♦ July 25 (Sunday) – “Foxwoods” Fundraiser to benefit New England Foundation/KPTI. Please call Buddy Mangini or Rosalie Petralia to participate. Flier attached. ♦ August – Annual Kiwanis Senior Picnic is being planned by Buddy Mangini, George Gambale and Rosalie Petralia. Date to be announced. ♦ Speakers Bureau (Chairperson – Dr. Matt Mallen): 1. Our guest speaker for the June 1 st EVENING meeting will be Phil Freehan, giving the annual report of the “K-Trust” Scholarship Fund. 2. Guest speaker for the June 22 nd Interclub will be Mr. Richard Fields, principal owner of Suffolk Downs. Division 14, Massachusetts 617-650-3442 P.O. Box 83, East Boston, MA 02128 Meetings: Tuesday, 12:15 p.m. lunch except the 1 st Tuesday of the month – 6:00PM Spinelli’s, 280 Bennington Street (Day Square) E. Boston 2009-2010 President: Marisa Di Pietro Board of Directors: President-Elect: Marisa Di Pietro Erica Capogreco 1 st Vice-President: George Gambale Buddy Mangini Secretary: John Gillis Clark Moulaison Treasurer: Carol Simpson Matthew Panzini Imm. Past President Marisa Di Pietro Pat Rosa Frank Durante (Honorary) Nicholas Moscaritolo (Honorary)