Inaugural Brian Piccolo Awards Dinner Set for May 12th

Posted on February 4, 2020 by The Dunmorean

The Scranton Chapter of UNICO National will recognize an outstanding Italian-American male and female student-athlete at the Chapter’s inaugural Brian Piccolo Awards Dinner to be held at Arcaro & Genell’s Restaurant in Old Forge on Tuesday, May 12, at 6 p.m. Applicants will be graduating seniors from one of the 14 high schools in Lackawanna County.

Successful candidates should exemplify the same qualities and characteristics demonstrated during Brian Piccolo’s life: Determination, hard work, integrity, leadership, courage, loyalty, friendship, teamwork, dedication, sense of humor and anti-bias; not simply based on individual athletic achievement.

Deadline for applicants will be Friday, Feb. 14. Applications and information for this award may be accessed at www.unicoscranton.org/piccolo-award.

Committee members include Jim Brogna, Scranton Chapter president and UNICO Scranton Foundation; Chris DiMattio, past national president; Lisa Bieri and Ann Genett, Piccolo Award committee; Frank Blasi, Esq., UNICO Scranton Foundation; Melanie Naro, board chair and Cindy Farino, Piccolo Award committee.

THIS MONTH: UNICO Charity Ball

Posted on February 4, 2020 by The Dunmorean

Scranton Chapter UNICO National Charity Ball Marketing Committee recently met to discuss promotional plans for the upcoming event on Feb. 29, 2020 at Fiorelli’s in Peckville.

For more information, reservations or to make a donation, contact Mary Marrara, Charity Ball chair at 570-499-8367.

Seated from left are: Jim Brogna, Scranton Chapter president and Chris DiMattio, past national president.

Standing: Mary Marrara, Charity Ball chair; Lori Nozzi, marketing committee, social media coordinator; Jim Sagona, marketing committee, webmaster; Jo Ann Verduce, marketing committee chair; and Charlie Spano, marketing committee, media liaison.

Local UNICO Chapter Treasurer Honored

Posted on February 3, 2020 by The Dunmorean

Valerie Riggi Gift #2

Valerie Riggi was honored during the Keystone UNICO holiday party for her tremendous dedication to Keystone UNICO with a citation and a $500 check, which will be donated in her name to the Saint Joseph’s Center.

Shown from left: Honoree Valerie Riggi, Sister Maryalice Jacquinot, I.H.M., President and CEO of Saint Joseph’s Center, and Frank Coviello, Keystone Chapter UNICO president.