Italian Statewide Events Planning Committee
Rationale
Given the work of the April 25th Italian Liberation Day Task Force, the Commission authorized the creation of a Committee designed to organize future statewide celebrations.
Description
The Italian Statewide Events Planning Committee (ISEP) will be initially comprised of those organization members that participated in the development of the 2004 Italian Liberation Day Celebration at the Governor’s Mansion. The Committee will then be gradually expanded each year to incorporate representatives from as many organizations as possible.
Members
Chairperson Mario Marano
Larry Paragano
Roger Marinzoli
Pasquale Meola – Federation of Italian Societies of New Jersey
Susan LaMorte – Federation of Italian Societies of New Jersey
Salvino Balducci – Federation of Italian Societies of New Jersey
Bob Bonsignore
Doug Placa
Paul Rinaldi – Elizabeth Chapter of UNICO
George Maretta – Elizabeth Chapter of UNICO
Angelo Bio – Sicilian Federation
Sebastian Russo – Ribera Club
Jack Russo – Ribera Club
Bob Bianchi – Bianchi Lodge of the Order of Sons of Italy in America
Capt. Bill Schievella – Italian American Police Society of NJ
Capt. Alfonse Imperiale – Italian Italian American Police Society of NJ
Peter Agliata – Ribera Club
Jimmy Fodera – Ribera Club
Programs and Activities
- Development of Italian Liberation Day Celebration
- Deployment of Commissioners for Columbus Day Celebration
Historical Activities
- October 9, 2003 Columbus Day at Governor’s Mansion
- April 24, 2005 Italian Liberation Day at Governor’s Mansion
- April 23, 2005 Italian Liberation Day at Rutgers University
Meetings
As needed
