The Pennsylvania Society in Its 112Th Year

Annal of The Pennsylvania Society in its One Hundred and Twelfth Year

Published Spring, 2011 Purpose of The Pennsylvania Society as set forth in the Year Book published in 1901

The Pennsylvania Society of New York was organized on April 25, 1899, and now numbers three hundred and eleven members. One hundred and thirteen members were added to the roll in the year 1900. Its specific objective, as stated in its constitution, is to “cultivate social intercourse among its members, and to promote their best interest; to collect historical material relating to the State of Pennsylvania, and to keep alive its memory in New York.” Its work thus falls naturally into two divisions. Its social side is maintained by the Annual Dinner and meetings held for social purposes. Its historical aim is expressed not only in the intent to collect historical material, but more especially by its purpose to keep alive the memory of Pennsylvania in New York. Even if the Society did no more than recall to its members the State from which they came, its great past, its wonderful present, the possibilities of its future, it would accomplish a good and useful purpose that would more than justify its existence. But the relationship of the Society to the State of Pennsylvania and to the country at large is much more important than this. The State that contains within its borders the Hall in which the Declaration of Independence was signed, and on whose soil the Battle of Gettysburg was fought, yields precedence to no other. Its early history, its wise and great founder, the active part its people took in the war for Independence, and the subsequent history of the Commonwealth, are among the most precious possessions of the American nations. It is the good name of the State of Pennsylvania, its good deeds and its good men, that The Pennsylvania Society of New York is concerned with; and its annual festivals and meetings rest upon this foundation. To preserve the good name and the fair fame of the State, and to aid in promoting those causes and methods which tend to that end, is the real work of the Society, and it invites every son of Pennsylvania residing in New York, or in places adjacent to it, who values these things, to join with it in fulfillment of this purpose. The Society stands on the threshold of its career. Its influence and its activity are limited only by the number of its members. With an increased membership its work will be broadened, and its purpose furthered to a greater extent than heretofore. I A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

When the businessmen, academics and political A multitude of those leaders who first formed The Pennsylvania Society members and their guests gathered together for a collegial dinner on April 25, came to the Society’s 1899, I’m certain they had no idea their small annual holiday dinner in gathering would evolve into the vital organization we Manhattan to cement those patronize and support today, one hundred and twelve bonds and to reaffirm those connections and, once years later. That small group of Pennsylvanians in again, the event was a resounding success. So too, was New York City found themselves, for reasons of our annual luncheon and meeting in Erie. career and profession, far from home. In some ways, For me personally, serving as President of The their first meeting was primarily an attempt to Pennsylvania Society over the past year, attempting to re-connect with their brethren and with their home fill the role so capably performed by the many who state. They were most likely lonely for the company have preceded me, has been a great and singular of their Pennsylvania peers. honor. Together with the members of Council, our Today, the organization that descended from that first Executive Director and others, I have tried to serve and founding event is still tightly focused on the the high interests and noble intent of this organization. notion of connection. In December, when we meet I believe that we have succeeded. And I look forward one another to celebrate the holiday and honor with great expectations, to continuing in the path of achievement in New York, it is our connection that we progress and success over the next and final year of truly celebrate and that we build upon. In the spring, my term. when we travel to diverse locations throughout the commonwealth to attend to Society business, it is that connection that we preserve and protect. And, Sincerely, throughout the year, when we answer inquiries, whether idle or pointed, about our organization, it is almost invariably our connection with each other and with our state that we extol. Although our membership Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo, Ret. has swelled from a modest 56 to a total of more than 2000, we still seek and value the connection with our peers and friends from all over the state, the nation and the world.

1 2010 G OLD M EDALIST GOVERNOR ROBERT P. C ASEY , S R.

Although he could have taken many different paths, lost the Democratic primary to Milton Shapp. In 1968, Robert P. Casey chose a path that led to his becoming Casey won the post of state auditor general and spent the consummate public servant. He became a man the next eight years paying close attention to the way known for his strong personal beliefs, his confidence in public dollars were being spent – an effort that led some the effectiveness of government, his tireless defense of to pronounce him “too honest” to be governor. In 1970, working men and women and his scrupulous integrity. Casey’s second effort to secure the governorship again fell to Milton Shapp. Born in New York on January 9, 1932, to Alphonsus and Marie Cummings Casey, Bob Casey was the In 1976, following the completion of his second term as descendent of hard working miners in Pennsylvania’s auditor general, Casey returned to Scranton. In 1978, coal country, a legacy he would always remember. His Casey pursued the governorship for a third time and, parents had moved to Queens, New York, so his father again, he lost the primary – this time to Pittsburgh could attend law school at Fordham University but, mayor Pete Flaherty who, in turn, lost the general when Bob was less than two years old, Alphonsus Casey, election to Dick Thornburgh. Casey returned to private law degree in hand, moved his family back to Scranton. life in Scranton, quietly practicing law for seven years. Scranton would be Bob Casey’s hometown for the rest But the lure of public service and public life proved too of his life. There, he would grow to become the man strong and, in 1986, Bob Casey at last secured his party’s who would one day serve the people of Pennsylvania, nomination for governor. In the closest governor’s race first as a state senator, then as a two term auditor in Pennsylvania’s history, he defeated Lieutenant general and finally as chief executive of the Governor William Scranton, III, to become Pennsylvania’s commonwealth. 44th chief executive.

Surrounded by family and friends throughout his During his two terms in office, Governor Casey formative years, Bob Casey grew quickly into a smart, expanded health care programs for women, introduced strong and compassionate young man. After attending an insurance program for uninsured children, Scranton Preparatory School, he went to the College of strengthened law enforcement in the fight against drugs Holy Cross in Massachusetts on a basketball scholarship. and championed environmental protection. He was At Holy Cross, Casey was an outstanding student and re-elected for his second term by the largest margin in president of his senior class. After graduation in June Pennsylvania history. 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Ellen Harding. Having been accepted to George Although Governor Casey was diagnosed in late 1990 Washington University Law School, Bob and Ellen Casey with Appalachian familial amyloidosis, an incurable moved to Washington, DC, where the first of their eight disease that destroys the body’s organs, he continued to children was born the following year. serve the commonwealth through his second term, even after undergoing a double organ transplant in 1993. After receiving his law degree and then spending a short time with a DC law firm, the Caseys returned to After a long and distinguished career during which he Scranton. In 1962, he was “drafted” by county Democrats faithfully served his fellow citizens of the commonwealth to run for a vacant state senate seat. He won, and his of Pennsylvania, Governor Robert P. Casey passed away course was set. Four years later, endorsed by the state on May 30th, 2000. He was 68 years old. committee, 34-year-old Bob Casey ran for governor but

2 3 THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH A NNUAL DINNER

DECEMBER 11, 2010 THE WALDORF --ASTORIA

4 Members and friends of The Pennsylvania Society began their celebratory evening together at a reception in the East Foyer of the Waldorf=Astoria. For years, this reception has served as a warm welcome to hundreds of excited guests preparing for the evening’s gala festivities. Men and women, young and old, from all walks of life and professional paths put aside their everyday cares and joined the fellowship of their peers. You could feel the excitement building in the atmosphere as laughter resounded throughout the gathering and sparkling voices echoed across the room. The holiday spirit was alive and well, and the anticipation of the evening to follow was almost palpable. At last, the ballroom doors swung wide, the guests ambled into the beautifully decorated Grand Ballroom, and the 112th Annual Dinner of The Pennsylvania Society began.

5 6 7 OPENING CEREMONIES

Executive Director of the Society, Ms. Carol Fitzgerald, stepped to the podium to officially open the evening program. She remarked that everyone in attendance was becoming a participant in the history represented by the Society’s Annual Dinner. “In times of rapid and radical change – times like our own – it is comforting to remember all those who have gone before us in this historic organization and who helped to make it what it is today.”

She went on to report that the Society had enjoyed another active and successful year, mentioning the induction of current Society President, Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo, the Society’s Annual Meeting in Erie, and the continuing value of the Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award Program.

“We are all part of an honorable and continuous tradition,” said Ms. Fitzgerald. “How fortunate we are to be able to sit down together in this fabulous ballroom on a holiday evening in mid-town Manhattan.”

The Executive Director offered a glimpse of the evening program to come, noting that the Society’s Gold Medal would be presented posthumously to Governor Robert P. Casey.

“In 1899, The Pennsylvania Society began as a collection of homesick friends in a faraway city,” she concluded. “Today, we remain friends, but we meet in a city that no longer seems quite as far from home. Thanks to all of you, every second Saturday of December, New York feels like the biggest city in Pennsylvania.”

8 INTRODUCTION OF HONORED GUESTS

Carol Fitzgerald then introduced the procession to the dais of honored guests, as well as officers, members and guests who were seated at tables on the ballroom floor. Among those taking their places on the dais were Governor Edward G. Rendell, Senators Robert P. Casey, Jr. and Arlen Specter, former Pennsylvania Governors Tom Ridge and Richard Thornburgh and President of the Pennsylvania Society, Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo. Also in attendance on the Waldorf stage were Mrs. Robert P. Casey, Senior, as well as the 2009 Society Gold Medalist, Gerry Lenfest. Ms. Fitzgerald asked for a round of applause and continued, “No matter where or when we meet, our pride as Pennsylvanians is beyond measure. Our pride as Americans is even greater.” She then introduced musical guest and retired Pennsylvania State Police officer, Kevin Pierce. “He has found his own, unique way to express his own Pennsylvanian and American pride through his vocal talents.” The audience rose and Lieutenant Pierce inspired them all with a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

9 10 OPENING REMARKS BY PRESIDENT DAVID F. GIRARD-DICARLO

Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo stepped to the microphone as President of The Pennsylvania Society. He asked for another ovation for retired State Police officer Kevin Pierce. He went on to thank Society Executive Director Carol Fitzgerald and her assistant Diann Coady, as well as the many volunteers working behind the scenes.“ Without their dedication and effort, this evening would not be a success.”

President Girard-diCarlo continued, “Virtually every year since 1899, members of our society have gathered to celebrate the ideals of William Penn, and to express our devotion and respect for our beloved commonwealth.” He thanked the 1600 strong audience for its attendance and support of the Society. “Your presence here tonight makes possible the Society’s ongoing contribution to our commonwealth and its many communities.” Ambassador Girard-diCarlo acknowledged Pennsylvania’s Governor-Elect, Tom Corbett, Lieutenant Governor-Elect, Jim Cawley and Senator-Elect Pat Toomey. And, the President offered a special grateful acknowledgement to Senator Arlen Specter. “Please join me,” he said, “in thanking Senator Specter for his dedication to our nation and to our commonwealth.”

President Girard-diCarlo then commented upon the continued presence of older Society members and, in particular, younger members. “Their participation helps ensure that the Society will continue to be relevant for another century.” He asked everyone to remember America’s military and Foreign Service members, “who put themselves in harm’s way, so that our nation’s interests are protected and advanced.”

He then invited the members of the audience to lift their glasses and join him in “A toast to the President of the United States, and a toast to our beloved Commonwealth.”

11 INTRODUCTION OF GOVERNOR EDWARD G. RENDELL

Ambassador Girard-diCarlo then introduced Governor Edward G. Rendell. He noted that during his two terms as chief executive, Governor Rendell had pursued a challenging agenda, “not always in the best of times.” He commented further that tonight would be the last time he would address this society as a sitting governor. “We thank him for his many, many years of public service.”

REMARKS BY GOVERNOR RENDELL

“We meet in challenging times for our fellow Pennsylvanians,” began the Governor. “There are still too many struggling to keep their homes and struggling to find work. We should be mindful of those struggles. But we also have some things to be thankful for.” He noted that Pennsylvania is creating jobs and that it has been named as one of only ten states considered to be fiscally stable.

Governor Rendell then offered his best wishes to Governor- Elect Corbett and called for everyone to work together to overcome the difficult problems facing the Commonwealth. “Those challenges,” he said, “Cannot be met by Republicans alone. They must be met by Pennsylvanians, by Democrats and Republicans acting together in the best interests of the Commonwealth.”

The Governor continued by thanking The Pennsylvania Society for honoring Governor Robert Casey. He was “an incredibly effective governor, who instituted and implemented progressive policies that have helped Pennsylvanians in every year and every month since.” Governor Rendell went on to thank and praise First Lady, Midge Rendell, for her years of service to the state. “The First Lady has done a wonderful job and she’s been a great representative for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”

Governor Rendell concluded with, “It’s been a privilege to serve and we thank all of you.”

12 THE FLAG

Ambassador Girard-diCarlo then called the attention of the crowd to the large screens positioned in the ballroom. On those monitors could be seen, waving next to the Stars and Stripes above the Waldorf’s Park Avenue entrance, the brand new flag of The Pennsylvania Society. “The flag is sponsored,” he said, “by the National Flag Foundation.” On behalf of the Society, he thanked that organization’s president, Mr. Romel Nicholas as well as Ms. Carol Fitzgerald for their creative efforts in making the idea of this flag a reality.

13 To honor the 300th Anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin, The Pennsylvania Society established an essay competition in 2006 called...

THE INVOCATION The competition is open to all Pennsylvania high school students in good standing in their junior year. Applicants are President Girard-diCarlo then introduced Monsignor asked to write a 750 word essay on one of Dr. Franklin’s Joseph Quinn, Vice president of Mission and Ministry quotes. The 2010 quote was: at Fordham University – and a long-time friend of the “The idea of what is true merit should also be Casey family – to offer the invocation. often presented to youth, explained and impressed on their minds, as consisting in Monsignor Quinn shared with the audience a prayer an inclination joined with an ability to serve by John Cardinal Newman that consoled Governor mankind, one’s country, friends and family; Casey during the final period of his life. “God has which ability is to be acquired or greatly created me to perform some definite purpose…I may increased by true learning; and should indeed be the great aim and end of all learning.” never know it in this life. But I shall be told it in the next.” The Monsignor concluded, “Lord bless us all this Judging was supervised by the Pennsylvania School Board night with a renewed sense of our own mission in life.” Association. Winners will be invited to receive their awards in person at the 2011 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia in April. Congratulations to the 2010 recipients of The Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award! N 1st Place: Karl Pielmeier Palmerton Area High School Palmerton, Carbon County N 2nd Place: Katherine McCauley Boiling Springs High School Boiling Springs, Cumberland County N 3rd Place: Melanie Toney Carlynton Jr./Sr. High School Carnegie, Allegheny County

14 THE EVENING PROGRAM

SOCIETY PRESIDENT GIRARD-DICARLO RECOGNIZES LEROY S. ZIMMERMAN AND ANNOUNCES SCHOLAR AWARDS

Following the dinner, President Girard-diCarlo returned to the podium. “Although 2010 was marked by several tragedies throughout the world, we all know there was a miracle in Chile, where 33 miners, trapped underground for two months, were rescued.” Ambassador Girard-diCarlo pointed out that three Pennsylvania corporations made important contributions to those rescue operations. “These corpora - tions represent the best of our Commonwealth and would have made William Penn proud.”

Ambassador Girard-diCarlo then asked his immediate predecessor as President to join him. “Roy, on behalf of a grateful Society and a grateful Commonwealth, I am proud to present you with this citation. We were blessed to have Roy’s leadership over the previous two years.”

After acknowledging Susan Hirt Hagen, the 2010 winner of the Distinguished Citizen of the Commonwealth Award, President Girard-diCarlo turned to the Society’s Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award. “Among our most important roles is to recognize achievement, wherever it may be found. Recently, we have encouraged young Pennsylvanians who are the potential leaders who will guide our state in the future.” He then announced the three high school junior winners of the 2010 award and noted that they would receive their awards at the Annual Meeting and Luncheon

15 INTRODUCTION OF 2010 GOLD MEDAL

President Girard-diCarlo then announced the 2010 Gold Medal of The Pennsylvania Society. “Although the medal has been given to men and women from many backgrounds and distinguished professions, they all have one thing in common – extraordinary achievement. This year’s honoree is Governor Robert P. Casey.”

He announced that the Casey family had chosen to donate the cash presentation that accompanies the medal to the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. Monsignor Joseph Quinn then returned to introduce a video tribute to Governor Casey. “Bob Casey was a man of rare conscience and rare courage. He was persistent - ly in the pursuit of principle, and unwavering in issues of personal integri - ty.”

Following the video, Mrs. Ellen Casey and Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. came to the podium to accept the Gold Medal from President Girard-diCarlo. “Governor Casey possessed the three qualities essential for distinguished achievement – force, character and intelligence,” said President Girard-diCarlo.

Mrs. Casey expressed her family’s gratitude to the Society for “bestow - ing this wonderful honor on my husband. He would be so pleased to know,” she said, “that after all these years, he’s not forgotten and that his accomplishments are recognized.” Senator Casey remarked, “Many of us are born with gifts, and he was born with many. He had the ability to understand human suffering, long before he himself suffered at the end of his life. Tonight, when we pay tribute to him, I

16 CLOSING

President Girard-diCarlo then introduced the Hank Lane Classical Ensemble, a trio which played a selection of Governor and Ellen Casey’s favorite songs. He then tendered his thanks to the Members of Council, the Executive Director, the Waldorf=Astoria, Pennsylvania Cable Network, the National Flag Foundation and all who attended the holiday dinner. “I hope that each of you have a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.” Retired Pennsylvania State Police Officer Kevin Pierce then concluded the evening’s program with his rendition of “God Bless the USA.

17 THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH ANNUAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON

A PRIL 30, 2010

E RIE

18 The beautiful Bayfront Convention Center in Erie played host to The Pennsylvania Society’s 112th Annual Meeting and Luncheon. Opened in April 2008, the Center features a Great Hall of nearly 29,000 square feet that seats 4,500 people. The facility has played a key role in the renaissance and re-birth of Erie’s maritime waterfront.

As it does every spring, the Society travels to new and different locations throughout the commonwealth for its yearly luncheon gathering and business meeting. Members gathered at the stunning facility on the shores of Lake Erie’s Presque Isle Bay to talk about the year past and look ahead with excited anticipation to the year yet to come. Guests enjoyed tours of the Erie Maritime Museum, the U.S. Brig Niagra and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle.

19 20 SUMMARY OF THE MEETING

In his second and final year as president of The Pennsylvania Society, LeRoy Zimmerman welcomed the record crowd of 410 attendees. “Today is the Society’s first visit to the great Pennsylvania city of Erie,” said Mr. Zimmerman. “And I’m sure it won’t be the last. This town’s name is enshrined in the history of our nation and our state: the name of that massive and beautiful body of water just outside these doors – in my opinion the greatest of the Great Lakes – Lake Erie.”

He asked everyone to join him in a moment of prayer. “Great God in Heaven, we thank you for the beauty of the earth and its bounty which we are about to receive. We are grateful for this opportunity to come together to reaffirm our commitment to our cause, to our common - wealth and to each other.”

21 INTRODUCTION OF SUSAN HIRT HAGEN, 2010 DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH

President Zimmerman returned to the podium following lunch to announce and present the 2010 Distinguished Citizen of the Commonwealth Award.

“It is presented only when there is thought to be a deserving recipient,” he said. “Susan Hirt Hagen is well known and much admired in this close-knit community. For decades, she has been a generous benefactor of education, a tireless advocate for children, and a highly effective consultant in the field of conflict management. This year, we are pleased to present the award to Susan Hirt Hagen”

Roy Zimmerman then invited Ms. Hagen to come forward to accept the award. “We thank you for your splendid work. You are an extraordinary individual.”

RESPONSE BY MS. HAGEN

Susan Hagen thanked the Society’s Council for the great honor. “It’s been a privilege to serve this wonderful city and county. I’ve had great experiences and have met so many dedicated people who have worked hard for the benefit of the community.”

SUSAN HIRT HAGEN DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH APRIL 30, 2010 ERIE The Pennsylvania Society is proud to recognize Susan Hirt Hagen, who has distinguished herself in her community and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for her numerous acts of charity, advocacy, support and education among families, women, children and all people in need.

22 SUMMARY OF THE MEETING CONTINUES

President Zimmerman then introduced various members of the Society’s Council and other public officials seated in the audience. He invited Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett to step to the podium. “This is a great Society to be a member of, because it produces so many people who are involved in their communities.” He commented that, in a time when so many people are in need, it’s important to help those who need help in any way that you can. “That’s the spirit of this Society. I’m proud to be a member of it.”

Roy Zimmerman followed General Corbett’s comments with “a very special thank you to the sponsors of the day: Terrance Cavanaugh of the Erie Insurance Company, Eckert-Seamens, the Erie Western Pennsylvania Port Authority, and the Hershey Company.

23 “Without freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom, and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech, which is the right of every man as far as by it he does not hurt or control the right of another; and this is the only check it ought to suffer, and the only bounds it ought to know.”

— B ENJAMIN F RANKLIN

PRESENTATION OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCHOLAR AWARD WINNERS

“In 2006, The Pennsylvania Society instituted a new program – the Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award,” President Zimmerman continued. “It is an essay contest for qualified Pennsylvania high school students in their junior year. Competitors must write a 750 word essay, based on a quote by Benjamin Franklin. The three winners of the 2009 scholar award were announced this past December during the Society’s Annual meeting at the Waldorf=Astoria.” Two of the three winners were in the audience, and the president asked them to come up and THE 2009 B ENJAMIN FRANKLIN join him and receive their prizes. He also invited SCHOLAR AWARD the audience to visit The Pennsylvania Society web site to read the winning essays. “It’s very Congratulations to the 2009 recipients of the Benjamin gratifying to see the kind of work our young Franklin Scholar Award! people are producing.”

1ST PLACE: Andrew DeMarco Unionville High School Chadds Ford, Delaware County

2ND PLACE Darya Fischbach Taylor Allderdice High School Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

3RD PLACE Dylan MacIvor Boiling Springs High School Boiling Springs, Cumberland County

24 ROGER RICHARDS INTRODUCES TOM RIDGE

President Zimmerman then invited Member of Council, Roger W. Richards, to the podium to introduce former Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge.

“In 1994,” said Mr. Richards, “Pennsylvanians elected as governor a young, little known congressman from the northwestern part of the state. He became one of the most popular governors in the history of the Commonwealth. In 2001, he became Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, and two years later he became the first United States Secretary of Homeland Security. Please welcome Erie’s native son, Tom Ridge.”

FORMER GOVERNOR RIDGE MAKES COMMENTS

Governor Ridge began by thanking The Pennsylvania Society for coming to Erie. “My roots here are deep. We believe in our community. We have entrepreneurs here, we have good businesses here, and we have a good work ethic here… It’s a great place to live and we are proud to call it home.” Mr. Ridge then added his endorsement of Susan Hirt Hagen’s work. “One of the leaders in this community for a long, long time in identifying and driving both public and private sector solutions to problems has been Susan Hagen.” Governor Ridge also acknowledged incoming Society president, Ambassador David Girard-diCarlo as a great friend and great patriot. “He succeeds another great friend of mine, LeRoy Zimmerman, the first elected attorney general in the history of the Commonwealth.” Following these acknowl - edgements, Tom Ridge spoke about the Erie community, calling attention to numerous dynamic but relatively unknown figures who made a significant impact on America’s social, economic and artistic culture. He concluded with, “thanks to the Society for making a special effort to come to Erie, Pennsylvania.”

25 26 BUSINESS REPORTS

President Zimmerman asked Andrew Fisher to deliver the treasurer’s report on behalf of Nicholas DeBenedictis. Mr. Fisher stated, “We had a very good year last year. We prudently and economically maintained our balance sheet, and increased some key revenue base areas.” Mr. Roger Richards then returned to present the membership report for Patrick O’Connor. “Membership as of January 2009 was 1,984. As of December 31st, 2009, membership was 2,053. As of April 1st, 2010, membership grew to 2,098 members – the highest it’s been in 25 years.” Mr. Tom Hagen then presented the nominating committee’s report on behalf of chairman Arthur Rothkopf. He listed the names of those nominated for re-election, election and election to emeritus status for the term 2010 through 2013. All decisions, he noted, were by unanimous agreement of the nominating committee. He reported, “The election of the following officers for 2010-2011: Ambassador David F. Girard diCarlo, president; James E. Nevels, vice president; Nicholas DeBenedictis, secretary; and Patrick J. O’Connor, treasurer.

Mr. Zimmerman then asked Carol Fitzgerald to present the executive director’s report. Ms. Fitzgerald noted that interest in the Society and all of its programs is expanding, and that participation in the Benjamin Franklin Scholar Award also continues to grow. She reported robust attendance figures for both the annual gala dinner and the annual meeting. “The message is clear,” she said. “The Pennsylvania Society is answering a very important need. This organization is alive, it’s well, and it’s growing.” In closing, Ms. Fitzgerald offered her deep, personal thanks to Roy Zimmerman for his active leadership and steady presence over the previous two years.

President Zimmerman then stepped to the podium for the final time. “For the past two years I’ve had the honor of serving as president of this great and historic organization. Sadly for me, today is the last time I will stand before you in that role.” He then tendered his thanks to all the members of Council and to Carol Fitzgerald, commending them all for their time and advice as well as their tireless dedication to the Society. He also thanked his wife Mary and every member of their family by name.

“I have enjoyed every moment of it,” he said. “But let’s not dwell on endings right now. Our new president is a man of multiple accomplishments in many spheres…in business, in politics, in law and in diplomacy.” Mr. Zimmerman then invited Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo to the podium as the new president of The Pennsylvania Society.

Ambassador Girard-diCarlo thanked Roy Zimmerman. “It is a distinct honor and privilege to follow, not only in his footsteps, but to follow the long and distinguished list of presidents who have come before me.”

President Girard-diCarlo then announced the recipient of the 2010 Gold Medal of The Pennsylvania Society—Robert P. Casey. “He was another great Pennsylvania governor, whom we remember with nostalgia, affection and deep respect. A man of enormous integrity.”

The president concluded with, “I thank each of you for coming here today. I look forward to the next two years, and I promise to give you my best.”

27 IN MEMORIUM

FRED M. K IRBY , II

Fred Morgan Kirby II, president of the F.M. Kirby Foundation, former chairman and CEO of the Alleghany Corporation, a 50 year member of The Pennsylvania Society, passed away on February 15th in North Carolina. Mr. Kirby was the 1982 recipient of the Gold Medal of The Pennsylvania Society.

Born in Wilkes-Barre in 1919, Fred Kirby was a 1942 graduate of Lafayette College in Easton. In 1940, he was a member of the Lafayette College undefeated football team. He served in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II, and was stationed in England and France. Following the war, he attended the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.

In 1967, Fred Kirby took over the post of chairman and CEO of the Alleghany Corporation from his father. In his nearly 40 years of tenure at that position, Mr. Kirby built Alleghany into an insurance and investment titan, delivering a cumulative share to its stockholders of nearly 24 percent.

Fred M. Kirby, II, was the recipient of numerous honors and awards for public service and leadership: honorary degrees from Lafayette College, St. Joseph’s University, Wake Forest University and Drew University; a Gold Medallion from the International Swimming Hall of Fame, a National Collegiate Athletic Association 25th Anniversary Citation, and a Sports Illustrated Silver Anniversary All-American Award, among many other honors. He won Director Emeritus of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame and was Councilor Emeritus of The Pennsylvania Society.

Although a restrained and formal person, Fred Kirby was filled with a zest for life and a zeal for action. He fished, hunted foxes, sailed and, at the age of 63, obtained his motorcycle license.

Fred M. Kirby, II, was 91 years old. He was married for more than 60 years to the former Alice Walker Dillard, who survives him. He is also survived by their four children, 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

28 50 YEAR MEMBERS

RICHARD J. M ILLER GENE E. M CDONALD

Richard J. Miller, an accomplished business executive Gene E. McDonald is a partner at McDonald, Snyder, and community leader, was President of Pennsylvania & Lightcap, P.C., one of the largest law practices in Gas Association for 16 years until retirement in 1987. Westmoreland County. A native of Coral, PA, Mr. McDonald is a graduate of St. Vincent College Mr. Miller is a graduate of Tunkhannock High School and University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He in Tunkhannock, PA, Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, served on active duty in World War II. PA, and Dartmouth College. He served as a naval aviator in the United States Navy, stationed in Throughout his career, Mr. McDonald served on Morocco, from 1943 to 1946. Mr. Miller began his boards advancing higher education. He served as a career in 1949 as a sales representative for Domino board member of Westmoreland County Community Sugar and continued his career at the Perfection Stove College for 30 years. In 1996, Mr. McDonald was Company and Pennsylvania Financial Services elected chairman of the board of The Association of Association, Inc., prior to joining the Pennsylvania Community College Trustees (ACCT) and served as a Gas Association. board member until 2004.

Throughout his career Mr. Miller has been an active Mr. McDonald has been happily married for 67 years member of his business and neighborhood to the former Mary Jo Van Wey. They have traveled communities. He is a past President of the Harrisburg extensively, especially throughout the United States. Trade Association Executives, past Vice President of The McDonalds have four children; Linda McDonald the Hampden Township Board of Commissioners, and Flannery, Joanne McDonald Congelio, Gene E. former Chairman of the Cumberland Valley Regional McDonald, Jr., and Cheryl McDonald Oshnoza, along Advisory Board of Mellon Bank. Mr. Miller served on with five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. the boards of the West Shore Public Library, Consumer Credit Executive Association of the Delaware Valley, and Harrisburg YMCA. He also was a coordinator for the Tri-County United Fund Drive.

Mr. Miller is married to the former Gretchen E. Zeidler. They have one daughter, Heidi Crawford Miller, who resides in Washington, DC.

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NEW MEMBERS 2010

Shown below is the number of members in each county. In addition, there are 172 members living in other states and 1 in another country. 70 Erie 1 4 1 5 1 3 Warren McKean Potter Bradford Susquehanna 0 Tioga 0 Crawford Wayne 0 0 1 1 4 Forest Cameron 0 Wyoming 49 Elk Lackawanna Venango 1 Sullivan 4 7 2 Lycoming Pike Mercer 8 Clinton 90 Clarion 3 Luzerne Jefferson 0 8 1 Monroe 3 12 8 Montour Columbia Lawrence 3 Clearfield 23 Union 2 Butler 2 Centre 1 Carbon Armstrong 4 Northumberland 18 Northampton 6 15 Snyder 2 Schuylkill 39 Beaver Indiana 76 Mifflin 0 Lehigh 195 17 9 Juniata 30 Allegheny Cambria Blair 6 150 57 Berks Perry Dauphin 14 Bucks 16 2 Lebanon Huntingdon Westmoreland 246 16 Montgomery Washington 105 Cumberland 3 38 64 2 Lancaster Chester 374 6 Bedford 0 7 24 58 Somerset Philadelphia 3 Fayette Fulton Franklin 1 York Delaware Greene Adams

We welcome the 106 new members joining the Society in 2010.

Allegheny Jason P. Kutulakis, Esq. Montgomery Anselm Sauter Members in David Crawford Bush Hon. Glenda Farner Strasbaugh Jenny Brown Shelley R. Smith Other States Kevin Colosimo Damian J. Wachter Gregory Cowhey Richard Thayer B. Scott Finnell Timothy A. Wiest Hon. Lawrence Curry Stella M. Tsai 4 Arizona Michael W. Untermeyer Joseph Gaydos Shirley Curry 7 California Dauphin William Valerio Mark R. Hamilton Kevin P. Dougher 2 Colorado Howard W. Hanna Dr. MeeCee Baker Brendan K. Flatow David W. Wright 4 Connecticut Andrew J. Kozuski, III Heidi Chan Hon. D. Bruce Hanes 1 Delaware Hon. Jeffrey A. Manning Terrance J. Fitzpatrick Dirk Jungé Washington Romel L. Nicholas Rachel Ann Moore Kimberly Lloyd Carol Fox 18 District of Columbia Barbara Sexton 23 Florida Kevin McGowan Westmoreland Armstrong David Spigelmyer Gayle Granatir Michael 1 Hawaii Terry R. Carter Michael T. Baker William W. Warren, Jr. William F. Mitchell 1 Idaho Michel Franklin Victor W. Wills, IV Jonathan M. Prokup 2 Illinois Bedford Lisa M. B. Woodburn Michael A. Rashid 1 Kentucky Scott Stuckey Delaware Melissa Doran Rayer 1 Maine Sue Schick Other States Deborah L. Chiumento 7 Maryland Berks Constance Hess Williams Thomas H. Heck Gail M. Conner, Esq. Connecticut 2 Massachusetts Captain J. Ward Guilday Northampton Brian W. Flatow 1 Michigan Bucks Thomas M. Riddle 1 Minnesota Patrick J. Mullen Erie New Jersey 1 Montana Michael Post Samuel P. Black, III Philadelphia Christopher R. Gibson 1 Nevada Hon. Robert T. Tomlinson Martin J. Farrell James J. Binns Frank Giordano 1 New Hampshire Steve Maslek Susan Hirt Hagen David R. Brigham, Ph.D. Frank Hendrie, Jr. 38 New Jersey Charles Hagerty Hon. William D. Bucci Cambria John A. Onorato New York 22 New York Thomas A. Caramanico 2 North Carolina James J. Vasilko Deborah Sue Peterson Patricia Q. Connolly Benjamin D. Schireson 4 Ohio Mark H. Raimy Salvatore M. DeBunda James Spencer Chester 3 South Carolina Michael S. Durst Terence Farrell Lackawanna Mitchell Kaplan Virginia 4 Texas Mark B. Sheppard, Esq. Robert M. D’Alessandri, MD P. Edward Lovelidge William Chadwick , Jr. 20 Virginia Dr. Gregory R. Weisenstein Daniel P. Loftus Gerald J. Maginnis Geroge V. Lynett, Jr. Clearfield John McDaniel Members in Jamie S. Lefever Lehigh Mollie A. McEnteer Other Countries Hon. Robert A. Freedberg John J. McNesby Cumberland Susan L. Williams Vincent N. Melchiorre 1 France David Soltz Hon. John J. O’Grady Kathleen Duffy Bruder Luzerne Timothy Rub Richard A. Buchanan John G. Dean Frederick P. Santarelli

30 M ESSAGE F ROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Over the course of the last few years, we have witnessed presentation of the Gold Medal of The Pennsylvania a virtual re-birth of The Pennsylvania Society. During Society. And in April, the Society and its friends met these crucial moments in our organization’s history, for the first time in Erie, at the lovely Bayfront we have been blessed with decisive and visionary Convention Center. A record 410 attendees enjoyed leadership. Our Chief Executives have kept a firm and special tours of the Erie Maritime Museum, the U.S. steady hand on the wheel, steering us on a clear course Brig Niagara and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center toward the future. Our Members of Council have been at Presque Isle, as well as a visit from the former actively involved in Society business and planning, governor himself. bringing a phenomenal diversity of experience and The Pennsylvania Society is very strong today. judgment to their roles as councilors and advisors. Members who have belonged for decades are being Our Society officers, year after year, have given the joined by new members who will be the future leaders gift of their time and expertise in ways too numerous of this organization and of the Commonwealth itself. to count. And our members have taken an active part in supporting Society programs and events, with a As always, I owe a deep debt of gratitude to our remarkable level of participation. president, Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo and to the officers and Members of Council. Their Thanks to this concerted effort and a willingness to guidance has been indispensable. I look forward to turn toward the future and all of its promise, The seeing many of you in the coming year as we continue Pennsylvania Society has remained a relevant and to enjoy our efforts, our company and our very special important force for progress in our state. Our members Pennsylvania Society. play vital roles in their Pennsylvania communities. They lead. They build. They represent the very best our commonwealth has to offer. I feel a great personal Sincerely, pride in all of our efforts to make each year of the Society better than the preceeding one.

And certainly, 2010’s two major Society events have Carol McC. Fitzgerald succeeded in doing that. Our 112th Annual Dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria was a truly fabulous event, where a capacity crowd gathered to commemorate the life of Governor Robert P. Casey with the posthumous

31 THE COUNCIL OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY

Officers Council Members Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo, Ret. Curtis H. Barnette President Frank V. Cahouet Robert J. Ciaruffoli, Jr. James E. Nevels Andrew C. Fisher Vice President Thomas B. Hagen* Nicholas DeBenedictis S. Dale High Secretary Gerald H. McGinley Hon. Sandra Schultz Newman Patrick J. O’Connor Roger W. Richards Treasurer Velma A. Redmond Arthur J. Rothkopf* Charles D. Snelling* Meeting Notes Andrew J. Sordoni, III* Stephen D. Steinour Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon John K. Tsui Friday, April 29, 2011 Jean Craig Pepper Victor National Constitution Center C. Alan Walker* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania F. John White

The One Hundred Thirteenth Annual Dinner Councilor Emeritus Saturday, December 10, 2011 Frederick W. Anton, III The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel Executive Director New York, New York Carol McC. Fitzgerald

*Past Presidents

DVDs of the One Hundred Twelfth Annual Dinner of Annal© The Pennsylvania Society are available for purchase The Pennsylvania Society by Society members. The cost is $29.95 (including 808 Bethlehem Pike, Suite One shipping and handling). DVDs will be mailed within Erdenheim, PA 19038 10 days after request and payment are received. 215-233-2650 Fax: 215-233-2652 Please mail your request for a DVD of the One Hundred www.PaSociety.com Twelfth Annual Dinner along with payment to: Carol McC. Fitzgerald ...... Editor Pennsylvania Cable Network James D. Kreider ...... Associate Editor 401 Fallowfield Road Diann Coady ...... Administrative Assistant Camp Hill, PA 17011 Art Becker ...... Photographer Attention: Ms. Roseann Mazzella Brian Davies ...... Photographer Robert Miller ...... Photographer Phone Number: 717-730-6000 Elizabeth Robertson, The Philadelphia Inquirer . . . . . Photographer Website: www.pcnstore.com Skip Ward ...... Photographer Jeff LaBarre, W-Graphics ...... Designer

32 © 2011 The Pennsylvania Society The gold medal shown in actual size was designed by Mr. John Flanagan, a New York sculptor. Since no profile portrait of William Penn exists, the sculptor redrew the face from the Society’s famous armour portrait of Penn, a gift of Mr. Andrew Carnegie. On the reverse side of the medal Renown is awarding sprigs of laurel to three male figures depicting Force, Character and Intelligence — the three qualities essential to distinguished achievement.

THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY

“GOLD MEDAL”

In the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Society, the gold medal was founded at the Dinner of December 12, 1908 “to be awarded by the Society from time to time to such persons as it may wish to especially honor for Distinguished Achievement.”

The first awardee was Dr. Horace Howard Furness, the distinguished Shakespearean scholar. The medal was presented to Dr. Furness at the Dinner of December 11, 1909.