President's Messages

Each month in our Newsletter / Magazine our President sends a message to our membership. The following are messages from past issues. To view the entire Entry, click on the title or select the "Continue Reading" link in the preview.

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04/18/2013

NJ Blue Magazine Article

Thanks to NJ Blue Magazine for featuring our president William Schievella as this months cover story.   As always Daniel Delvalle and Donna Hernandez Roman do a great job covering NJ law enforcement.  There is also a rememberance for Fred … Continue reading

04/05/2013

President’s Message – April 2013

As the winter months are passing we approach an important time for law enforcement in New Jersey.  Each June the NJ Special Olympics Torch Run for Law Enforcement makes the run from all corners of the state to Trenton carrying the torches … Continue reading

12/16/2012

President’s Message – Holiday Season 2012

Dear Member As the Holiday Season arrives, many of us in New Jersey are still trying to return to normalcy after the effects of Hurricane Sandy.  This powerful storm wreaked havoc upon many New Jersey residents.  As always our states … Continue reading

12/02/2012

President’s Message – Christmas Partys

Last night’s Member Christmas Party was a huge success! Hats off to Party Chairmen Dan Sollitti and Al Imperiale for a job well done.  The very last minute influx of attendees made running the event very difficult but the chairmen … Continue reading

11/21/2012

Happy Thanksgiving 2012

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Dear Member I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our members and they’re families a healthy and Happy Thanksgiving. This past month has been tough for many of our brothers and sisters in blue … Continue reading

11/02/2012

President’s Message – Hurricane Sandy

  I hope that all of our members are safe and sound after this terrible storm. Our state has seen tremendous devastation in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. So many of our fellow New Jersey residents have lost their homes … Continue reading

10/08/2012

President’s Message – 2012 Parade

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Columbus Day. Today our organization celebrated its Italian American pride by participating in the NYC Columbus Day Parade. Our organization looked sharp on 5th Avenue with many … Continue reading

09/09/2012

2012 Columbus Day Parade Briefing

2012 IAPSNJ Columbus Day Parade Queen Miss Catherine Nardone 2012 Honorary Parade Grand Marshal –Chief Christopher Trucillo, NJ Transit Police Sunday, October 7th Morris County Columbus Day Parade Marchers and police vehicles should assemble at the East Hanover Fire Department … Continue reading

08/05/2012

Picnic Thanks

I would like to thank Vinnie Nardone and his committee for an outstanding job on yesterday’s  IAPSNJ Pool Party & Picnic.   It was a lot of work by the committee over two days which resulted in a successful event.   The food was excellent and Chef … Continue reading

06/25/2012

Farewell and Good Luck to Alan Sierchio

Recently one of Italian American Police Society of New Jerseys’ original Executive Board members retired and relocated to Florida.  Alan Sierchio who served as the organizations Executive Vice President for decades was recognized for his service at the recent Annual … Continue reading

06/10/2012

2012 Special Olympics

Dear Members, Once again the IAPSNJ had a presence at the Special Olympics Summer Games. We are all proud of our own Chief Robert Belfiore who continues to serve as the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s Director. This group of law enforcement organizations … Continue reading

06/07/2012

Reminder- PBA 600 Election

Carmen Cerreto, a long time IAPS member and retired Belleville PD officer, stated that he is being challenged for his position as State Delegate for PBA #600 (Retired Officers).  The vote will take place at St. James Church at Amboy Ave. and … Continue reading

05/20/2012

Congratulations to Fr. Geno Sylva

One of our Chaplains, Father Geno Sylva from the Diocese of Paterson is getting a promotion and being reassigned as a Vatican Official on the Pontifical Council in the Vatican in Rome by the Pope. In addition to being a … Continue reading

05/16/2012

Carmen Cerreto for PBA #600 Delegate

Carmen Cerreto, a long time IAPS member and retired Belleville PD officer, stated that he is being challenged for his position as State Delegate for PBA #600 (Retired Officers).  The vote will take place at St. James Church at Amboy Ave. and … Continue reading

05/13/2012

Police Week 2012

Dear Member, As our nation celebrates Police Week 2012 this weekend in Washington DC, I would like to ask you to take a moment to remember our brothers and sisters from New Jersey who have fallen in the line of … Continue reading

04/22/2012

2012 Pasta Night Success

I would like to thank all of the members and friends that helped make the 8th Annual Italian American Police Society of NJ’s Homemade Pasta Night for Special Olympics a huge success! A sell out crowd of members and supporters … Continue reading

04/01/2012

2012 Gala a Great Success

Another annual gala dinner dance has come and gone.  Our program went smoothly, and as always our Gala Committee did a fantastic job.  We gave a special thanks to our Gala Chairman Alan Sierchio who is stepping down as Chairman … Continue reading

03/08/2012

A Message from the Executive Board

There was some media attention on police fundraising.   This was the usual story about professional fund raising which listed our group along with the NJ Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association as being in the top ten organizations which were inquired … Continue reading

01/01/2012

President’s Message January 2012

Dear Member, As you read this magazine, the holidays will be behind us and new year will have arrived. Although this past year found New Jersey’s law enforcement officers facing many difficult challenges such as pension change, layoffs and a … Continue reading

10/01/2011

President’s Message Fall 2011

Dear Friend, As you read this magazine we will have just passed the tenth anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11.   This infamous day challenged our nation as a whole but was specifically devastating to the law enforcement commu-nity in … Continue reading

05/20/2011

Congratulations to Unity Tour Riders 2011

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the members of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey that completed the Police Unity Tour ride to DC. These police officers made a grueling ride to Washington … Continue reading

04/01/2011

President’s Message Spring 2011

Dear Friend, As you receive this lovely magazine, our organization will have just held another successful Gala Dinner Dance. This Gala Dinner drew a sellout crowd at The Fiesta as always and a wonder-ful time was had by all. I … Continue reading

02/20/2011

President’s Message 2-2011

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the members of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey that completed the Police Unity Tour ride to DC. These police officers made a grueling ride to Washington DC to … Continue reading

01/01/2011

President’s Message January 2011

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our members and friends a Happy New Year!  As you read this newsletter we have all recently enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the holidays with our friends and … Continue reading

11/07/2010

Congratulations – Sheriff Schillari, Provenzano & Saudino

Dear Member, I would like to take this oppurtunity to congratulate some friends of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey that were elected this past week.   I would like to congratulate our member and friends Frank Provenzano … Continue reading

10/01/2009

President’s Message – October 2009

As we change seasons from summer to fall, Italian Americans move into a very special time of the year. This year’s Columbus Day’s celebration holds a greater meaning for New Jersey’s Italian American community.   This year is the first … Continue reading

07/21/2009

President’s Message – July 2009

Dear Members, As the summer season approaches the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey remains very active.   Our Exective Board is hard at work planning a number of important events.   Our Annual Family Summer Picnic/Pool Party is … Continue reading

04/21/2009

President’s Message April 2009

Dear Friends, As the winter months pass behind us the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey begins a new season of events.   Our Annual Gala Benefit Dinner Dance was another huge success enjoying an evening of dancing, gourmet … Continue reading

01/01/2005

President’s Message – Winter 2004

As the fall turns into winter, The Italian American Police of New Jersey Society has had another very successful year.   This past Columbus Day holiday was a great weekend.    Our society’s Columbus Day Parade Queen, Alyssa Lazzara, represented us beautifully … Continue reading

01/01/2004

President’s Message – Winter 2003

It is with great pleasure that I announce the following  appointments to the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey’s Executive Board as Trustees. Chief John Comparetto, Passaic County Sheriffs Department  John currently serves as Chief of the Passaic County Sheriffs Dept. … Continue reading

03/23/1994

President’s Message – March 1994 (#2)

As winter begins to loosen it’s grip our society has many exiting activities planned. We are looking forward to Our Annual Family Scholarship and Awards Brunch in May.   This Year we able  to double the number of scholarships to be awarded. … Continue reading

01/20/1994

President’s Message – January 1994 ( # 1)

President’s Message The holiday season has passed, a new year, and my second  term as your president is about to unfold.  Words cannot express my appreciation for being asked to serve another term as president of New Jersey’s  first and … Continue reading



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