Winter 2008 - 2009 Newsletter
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Justinian Society Winter 2008 - 2009 Newsletter 734 N. Wells, Chicago, IL 60654 Phone 708.338.0760 Fax 708.401.0360 www.justinians.org Fellow Justinians: cago legal community participated in the President's Message evening. The year of “Jus- In addition to the slate of offi cers that were tinians for Equal possible to get involved with the Justinian’s. installed at the dinner, we were privileged to Justice” 2008- This is the future of the organization and I am have a number of past and present Justices 2009 continues. committed to achieving maximum involvement of the Illinois Supreme Court, Justices from our future leaders. of the Illinois Appellate Court, presiding As we approach This effort was helped along by the generous judges of the Cook County Circuit Court the 200th anni- support of our scholarship program, awarding and many of the other judges from Cook versary of the $44,000 this year, including matching funds, to County and other jurisdictions. One of our birth of Abraham deserving law students. This program was high- most beloved Justinian’s, Moses Harrison, Lincoln on Feb- lighted at our Scholarship Dinner at Maggiano’s. retired Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme ruary 12, 2009, in The many contributors to our Scholarship Fund Court, administered the oath of offi ce. this, the Land of Lincoln, we are reminded of include not only the dues paying members of Justice Harrison swore in the new slate his beliefs and what made him such a great the Justinian Society but also the following of offi cers for the year 2008-2009: Mauro person-for he too believed in equal justice. individuals: Mrs. Lambruschi, Steve Phillips, Glorioso, president; Donald J. Storino, fi rst “I am a fi rm believer in the people” quoting Anthony Farace and Franco Coladipietro, and vice-president; Cristina Mungai, second Lincoln. No expression might be found to Jim Morici. The scholarship committee is a won- vice-president; Katherine Amari, third better describe my belief for the people that derful assemblage of fi ne Justinians including vice-president; Gregg Garofalo, treasurer; make up the Justinian Society of Lawyers. our chairs: Anthony Farace and past-president and Dennis Beninato, secretary. Since May and the start of my term, this has Umberto Davi. Our chairman emeritus is past- Please see my article inside this newsletter been an exciting and wonderful experience president Richard Caifano. Members-at-large for the full report on the wonderful Instal- due solely to the people that are a part of this include past presidents Thomas Battista, Franco lation Dinner. special organization. In this, our 88th year, we Coladipietro, and Lisa Marino. Other members Moving forward, we have also planned are encouraged by our continuing growth. As include Steve Phillips, Dennis Beninato and a number of interesting and entertaining part of that growth, and, as one of the platforms yours truly. monthly meetings. These include the past for this year, we are reaching out to gain new The Columbus Day festivities were held on president meeting at Pompeii’s on Taylor members, regardless of ethnicity. With the Monday, October 13, 2008 with an opening mass Street. At this meeting we get the chance able assistance of Katherine Amari, our 3rd at Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine attended by a to thank the leaders that came before us vice-president and Chair of the Membership number of Justinian’s. The principal celebrant to pave the way. Our Christmas Mass and Committee, we have established a number of was Reverend Richard Fragomeni and co- Luncheon/Family Day will take place on avenues to increase membership. celebrated by Monsignor Ken Velo and Father the grounds of Casa Italia in Stone Park. At the swearing-in of new attorneys this Jack Wall. Shortly after noon, the Justinian’s Families are encouraged to bring their chil- year, the Justinians reserved a spot at the cer- participated in the parade down Columbus Street dren to a wonderful homemade luncheon emony to recruit newly admitted attorneys. We with a number of members and their children and a special visit from Santa Claus as he have implemented a new policy designed to on our fl oat, proudly displaying shirts that read arrives from the North Pole. The luncheon give fi rst-year lawyers and law student’s free “Columbus Day Parade 2008” and “Future will be preceded by a Mass at the Casa membership. Also, we have reserved a room Justinian.” On a glorious sunny day the event Chapel. Winding up the year the following for a meet and greet reception at the Illinois was concluded with a family-style reception week we have the membership drive at the State Bar Association mid-year meeting in and entertainment. Illinois State Bar Association meetings in December in an effort to solicit new members We have just concluded another successful downtown Chicago. Upcoming events in- to sign up for the Justinian Society. Moreover, Annual Installation and Awards Dinner on clude the Joint Dinner in January, the bocce we are visiting the various law schools in an Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Palmer effort to encourage as many law students as House Hilton. Some 400 people from the Chi- Continued, Page 3 Editor: Staff : Angelina Filippo Executive Administrator Leonard F. Amari Margherita M. Albarello Marilyn Alioto John F. Nocita Nina Albano Vidmer Michael F. Bonamarte IV Michael Ori Associate Editor: Richard Caifano Phil Salerno Executive Assistant: Katherine A. Amari Dion Davi Vincent R. Vidmer Amanda Simkins William J. Davy Carmen Forte Jr. PAGE 1 Letters to the Editor By Katherine A. Amari To our Justinian friends: Justinian Annual Installation and Awards Dinner. Dear Katherine: The family of He's a grand man, a credit to the profession, and Thank you for taking F. Ronald Buoscio deserved better. the time to forward a copy acknowledges with — Jack Carey of your fall newsletter. grateful appreciation President, ISBA I appreciate the photo your kind expression and article. I had a of sympathy. wonderful time and my — The F. Ronald deepest gratitude to all Buoscio family for the Anthony Scariano Award. Dear Katherine: — Tom Cross I write to our House Republican Leader wonderful Justinian State Representative, 84th District Newsletter to thank all of my brother and sister Justinians for their friendship and support during these diffi cult times. All of our family really appreciated many of you From left, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illi- attending my Dad’s funeral mass. Also, thank you nois Thomas Fitzgerald, John Sciaccotta, Jack Carey so much for honoring my dad with such a nice and Umberto Davi. article in the last Justinian Newsletter. Dear Katherine: — Joseph A. Bosco Please accept my congratulations as you celebrate the 87th anniversary of your publication From left, Justinian President Mauro Glorioso, Rep. Justinian Society Tom Cross and past Justinian president, Rep. Franco Newsletter. Your Coladipietro. community is better for the service you provide it. Bringing a Dear Katherine: publication such as Thank you for publishing my commencement yours is done only by overcoming great challenges speech….It was a great day, and a great opportunity The late Judge Bosco with his son Joe Bosco. – and by possessing a great commitment to the to talk with so many “new” legal minds just starting mission. Because of your commitment, and that out. The integrity message is THE message to of the Justinian Newsletter staff, your community make to all law students, so I was honored to be maintains its heritage and, therefore, its identity. Dear Katherine: able to share my thoughts. The value of your service simply cannot be Thanks very much for sending me a copy of the Thanks for all the caring you share! estimated except to describe it as immense and Justinian Society Newsletter so that I could take a — Carla Michelotti gander at the pictures of the extraordinary fi shing vital. In serving your audience you strengthen our trip that your dad took with us this summer. I had a entire community. I honor your service and wish terrifi c time as I always do, but this trip was special you all the best for a long and productive future. because it was with my son Kevin, whom I do not get — Maria Pappas to do these sorts of things with very often. Thanks Cook County Treasurer for sharing the annual Justinian Society father-son Canadian fl y-in fi shing trip with us. Leonard, Katherine, Nina and Amanda: Thanks to all of you who worked so hard at — Charles R. Middleton putting out the Justinian newsletter. I just had the President, Roosevelt University opportunity to read the article about my family and as you might imagine, I was incredibly proud and Dear Katherine, appreciative to you for singling us out. I know it’s a great deal of work on your part, but it must give Past presidents Lisa Marino and Celia Guzaldo- Just a note to tell you how disappointed I was Gamrath pictured with Carla Michelotti (center). that more people were not in attendance to hear you a great sense of fulfi llment to know that so Leonard Amari’s introduction of Joe Gagliardo and many people are thankful for the recognition you to hear Joe’s wonderful acceptance remarks at the bring them. — Donald J. Storino, Sr. PAGE 2 Letters, Continued Emails praising the Fall 2008 edition of the Newsletter: Justinian News Nice Job! Installation Dinner Report: — Joseph F. Locallo, Jr. By: Mauro Glorioso Administrator Nina Albano Vidmer. Also, The Justinian Society of Lawyers held chairs of this year's Ad Book, compiled in Great Job, Katherine and Newsletter staff! its Annual Installation and Awards Dinner recognition of the various ad sponsors, were — Sam Tornatore on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Katherine Amari and Cristina Mungai.