Newsletter November 2024

Membership 465 Active members have paid their dues for 2025 and 108 still owe. 48 Associate members have paid their dues for 2025 and 14 still owe.

Lodge Welfare Please keep in your thoughts and prayers members Ray Leshinger Sr. and Jerry Castigliola who passed away. Also, the sick of the Lodge Jimmy Gaynor, Tony Geraci, Joe Iacone, Ed Patterson Sr., Vivian Potter, Richie Rautenstrauch, Marty King and his son Rory, Dan Yagos, Jean Nutley wife of Brian Nutley, Antonio Fernandez grandson of Tony Favara and Gerry Castigliola wife of recently deceased Jerry Castigliola. Thank you.

Lodge Executive Board Sgt-at-Arms Angelo Campanella has resigned from his position and Mike Jioia was elected to finish out the term. Jim Alfano resigned from his position as Associate Committee Chairman and moved to South Carolina. Mike Schiller was elected to finish that term. On behalf of the Ex. Board and the Lodge membership I want to thank Angelo and Jim for all their hard work and dedication.

Lodge Rookie Club The newest members of the Lodge #120 Rookie Club are Dominick Joseph Russo Jr. great grandson of Al Musto, Victoria Sophia Dymko granddaughter of John Romano, Christopher James Stevens grandson of Dan Stevens and Mauve Aileen Lava granddaughter of Tom Sullivan. Congratulations members.

Lodge Scholarships The Lodge awarded the following scholarships at the November membership meeting. - Jimmy Quinn Scholarship ($1,000), to Hannah Martuccio granddaughter of Paul Martuccio. - Jaquelyn A. Fleming Scholarship ($1,000) to Leonides Anzurez grandson of Julia Koniosis. Kevin O'Connor sponsor. - Bill Koniosis Scholarship ($1,000) to Joseph Barbarino grandson of Bill Hansen. Julia Koniosis sponsor. - City of Heroes Scholarship ($1,000) to Francesca Lacagnina granddaughter of Lou Lacagnina. Joe O'Toole sponsor. - CJA Tax LLC Scholarship ($1,000) to Louis Anemone grandson of Louis Anemone. Charles Attanasio sponsor. - Barbara E. Glass Nursing College Scholarship ($1,000) to Lucy Dattilo granddaughter of Tom Debinski. Bob Glass sponsor. On behalf of the membership, I congratulate the winners and wish them great success in their future endeavors. I would also like to thank the sponsoring Lodge members for their generosity and spirit of fraternalism.

Holiday Raffle (blue tickets) The Lodge will randomly draw five (5) $500 winners at the December membership meeting. Ticket sales end on Saturday, December 1st. If you would like to purchase tickets, write a check to 'SI Lodge 120' and mail it to SI Lodge 120, 179 Tanglewood Drive, Staten Island, N.Y. 10308 and I will mail you your stubs. Good Luck to all participants.

2025 FOP Courtesy Cards/ Windshield Decals 2025 courtesy cards and windshield decals are on sale for $3 each or 2 for $5. Write a check to 'SI Lodge 120' and mail it to the address above with a note of how many of each you would like.

Hr-218, NYPD License Renewal Any member wishing to obtain HR-218 certification or assistance renewing their NYPD carry permit should contact me at timlounyp@aol.com

On behalf of the SI Lodge #120 Executive Board and myself, I would like to wish every member and your families a safe and Happy

Fraternally,

Tim McGinn

timlounyp@aol.com