The Citizens Crime Commission of the Delaware Valley
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 902, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Office (215) 546-6532        Fax (215) 546-6531        www.crimecommission.org

John C. Apeldorn, President          Santo M. Montecalvo, Vice President          Arthur F. Shunk, Director of Operations

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BOARD MEETING DATES 2008

April 2 ~ June 4 ~ October 22

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PNC BANK PARTNERS WITH THE CRIME COMMISSION

PNC Bank has partnered with the Crime Commission and offers rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of any offender who commits a robbery at a BNC Bank. A reward of $10,000 will be offered based on this criteria:

1. The implied threat of violence towards any PNC employee or customer is made.

2. A weapon such as a gun, knife, bomb or other devise specifically used to injure, kill or invoke the threat of bodily injury or death is used.

3. Any takeover robbery regardless of whether a weapon is used or the threat of violence is implied.

4. A hostage is taken during the planning or actual committing of a bank robbery.

5. Any action by the offender results in the injury of a PNC employee or customer.

A reduced reward sum of up to $5,000 will be offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any offender of a PNC robbery that does not qualify under the above definitions.

Examples include robberies where no violence or threatened violence is implied such as a verbal demand or written note.

All financial rewards will be administered by the policies and procedures of various state, county and local enforcement agencies and affiliated organizations such as the Citizens Crime Commission, Crime Stoppers, and others throughout the United States.

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27th Annual

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Awards Luncheon

On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, the Grand Ballroom of the Bellevue Park-Hyatt was filled with over 600 people who wanted to show their appreciation of our law enforcement people. Mayor Nutter was the Guest Speaker.

The crowd listens closely to Mayor Nutter's remarks.

Charles "Chuck" Cassidy, a Philadelphia Police Officer killed in the line of duty, was represented by his family

shown here receiving the prestegious Presidential Award posthumously.

                                   Officer DiCicci receives the Award of Bravery.                  Ernesto Rivera, Citizens Citation for Bravery.

                                     Matthew Illich receiving the Award of Valor.            Officers Luce and Chan receiving the Heroism Award.

                                Philadelphia Police Officer Richard DeCoatsworth                                   Philadelphia Police Department Honor Guard.

                                was shot point-blank in the face with a shotgun, then

                                chased down his assailant. Here he is receiving the

                                Award of Valor from Channel 6 Anchor Rob Jennings.

Whether it’s being involved in a shootout or just taking someone to the hospital,

these people are real heroes. Every day, they are tasked with situations that you

can’t even imagine. Murders, accidents, pursuits, or just directing traffic, police officers

are indeed the thin blue line between order and chaos in our society. Everything that they

do is scrutinized and second-guessed by people who have no idea how hard it is to make

split-second, life-or-death decisions.

And then they go home to their families and try to live a normal life. It ain’t easy!

They work shifts (mostly nights), miss the kid’s recitals

and ball games (all the time), have to sleep during the day (you try it!)

while everyone else is at the barbeque or the movies.

Then they get up for work when you settle in front of the TV or go to bed.

The next time you see a police officer working, give him a wave or a nod of the head

to acknowledge what he does; an impossible job under impossible conditions.

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ANNUAL COCKTAIL PARTY SPONSORED BY DR. JULIUS MINGRONI

The Twenty First Annual Cocktail Party was held on February 28, 2008 at the Waterfall Room in South Philadelphia.

Dr. Julius Mingroni has been sponsoring this affair for the past 21 years.

              Newly appointed Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey addresses the crowd.           Ms. Barbara Bridge of Clear Channel and Natasia Gale, SUSU                  (L to R)  CC President John Apeldorn, Barbara Bridge, and CC V.P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Santo Montecalvo.

Members of the Fujian Association with Commissioner Ramsey.

                                                                          (L to R) President John Apeldorn, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey                                 (L to R) John Apeldorn, Philadelphia Police Captain Mark Dorsey, and Santo Montecalvo.                                                                                             and CC Vice President Santo Montecalvo.                                                                                                                                Captain Dorsey accepted an award for Northwest Detective Division for Outstanding Police Work

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            presented by the RX Patrol for solving a string of pharmacy robberies in the city.

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Minutes of the Executive Committee

Of The Board of Directors

Citizens Crime Commission

October 18, 2007

The Union League of Philadelphia

Present at the meeting were: Chairman John DiGiorgio, President Apeldorn, Vice President Montecalvo, Cynthia Philo, Messer’s. Rabena, Reed, Refice, Durham.

 The meeting convened at 11:10

Minutes:

Minutes of the meeting held on April 4th 2007 were read and unanimously approved.

Chairman’s Report:

The Chair commented on the issues that lie ahead and turned the program over to the President

Presidents Report:

Golf Tournament

Raised @ $15,000 which equaled 2006 results. Discussion was held   regarding a change in venue; Cynthia will research Bucks county CC and Joe Guinan will investigate Wakefield. Bob refice mentioned that Norhtampton CC in Bucks County was also interested in hosting the 08 event.

Commerce bank Affinity Program

Although the program is shaping up, the commission needs the help of Board Members in obtaining more accounts. There has been no response from WaWa or Sunoco. The future of the program may be in question because of the impending sale of Commerce Bank

Tipline

Dealing with the Chester County Chamber of Commerce, hopeful of installing Gun Program and Crime Fighters funded by Chester Co

Perdue Pharmacueticals is willing to become corporate sponsor and link to our web page.

Clear Chanel is working with Commission and FBI on electronic billboard postings

The commission is receiving the FBI Directors Community Leadership award on November 9, 2007               

Commission Updates:

Finances: The Chamber of Commerce Accountants are currently reviewing the Financials. The Commission continues to struggle with operating finances. Efforts with Comcast have been fruitless. John and Sandy have taken reductions in their package and have foregone raises in order to minimize expenses. A notion was made and accepted to create a sub committee to review the contributions of existing Board Members. 

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM for lunch and Board meeting

                                                                                               Robert Refice

                                                                                                  Recording Secretary

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Minutes Of The Executive Committee

Of The Board Of Directors

Citizens Crime Commission

January 17, 2008

The Union League Of Philadelphia

Present at the meeting were: President Apeldorn, Vice President Montecalvo, Messer’s. Bridges, Morroco, Reed, Refice, Nice, Durham, Trovato and White.

 The meeting convened at 11:00

Minutes:

Minutes of the meeting held on October 18, 2007 were read and unanimously approved.

Chairman’s Report:

Vice Chair Reed explained the Chairs absence, commented on the issues that lie ahead and turned the program over to the President

Presidents Report:

a. Doctors Cocktail Party

The Doctor’s Cocktail Party is scheduled for Thursday February 28th, at The Waterfall Room. This years Jefferson Award winner is Barbara Bridge of Clear Channel Communication. The Guest Speaker will be new Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey     

              b. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

 The date has been set for Tuesday May 20th, 2008 at the Bellevue. A motion was put forth to increase the price from $1200 to $1500 per table and $150 per head. The price had not been raised in many years and consequently the profit per table was declining. Expenses that reduce the profit include the cost of providing tables to “Unit Award” winning members and the cost of the actual awards. A suggestion was made and accepted to pursue sponsors for the “Unit Award” winners and the actual awards. After meaningful discussion the motion to increase the price and pursue sponsors was approved. Post discussion a recommendation was made to obtain a high profile “Honorary Chair” for the event. President Apeldorn agreed to take that suggestion under advisement and Board Members Durham, Bridges and White offered their help in obtaining the candidates.

               c. Crime Commission Updates

 The Commission has enjoyed some recent high profile successes and is currently involved in many other cases.

Past Chairman Clayton Undercoffler passed away in November. President Apeldorn will suggest to the Golf Committee that the Annual Event be renamed to honor Claytons contributions to the Commission

The Commission is currently in discussion with Delaware County Officials regarding the use of a new software program that will allow people to text message tips to the Commission. This software program, designed by Neumann College, with funding from Perdue Pharmaceuticals, has great potential to the Commission. Approval of the program would include a $15,000 grant to be used by the Commission for any purpose it chooses. John and Sandy continue to investigate this opportunity and the guarantee that the information sent via text is absolutely anonymous and untraceable. They have enlisted Executive Board Member Joseph Guinan, Esq. to pursue possible legal challenges to that anonymity.

               d. Crime Commission Goes High Tech

   See above

              e. Contribution Committee Report

The Contribution Committee met on Thursday November 8, 2007. During that meeting a decision was reached to contact all Board Members via mail and telephone regarding their interest in continuing to serve on the Board. Those efforts resulted in the resignation of 2 individuals. The committee proposed raising Board Member dues to $500 which would include the cost of luncheon meetings. That increase was announced in a pre-contact mailing to members. Spirited discussion among the Executive Board regarding the announcement, increase, cost of luncheons, venues etc resulted in the recommendation to refer back to the Contribution Committee the matter of the increase for further review. Hugh Bridges and Joe Guinan have been asked to serve as Co-Chairs of that committee. The Committee also recommended the formation of two other committees: marketing and Finance. The recommendation was accepted. Dave Trovato will serve as the chair of the Marketing Committee and George Nice will serve as the Finance Committee Chair. Each was asked to recruit additional members.

 Financial Report

The President presented the 2007 year end Profit and Loss statement which reflected a net loss of $34,515 for fiscal year 2007. He then presented the 2008 budget which reflected a 3% ($9486) increase over 2007. A line by line review of the proposed budget took place and it was approved pending necessary adjustments.

As noted above, a Finance Committee has been appointed to assist the President in his daily management of the finances. Various recommendations to reduce expenses and increase revenue were discussed during the meeting and have been noted throughout this report.

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM for lunch and Board meeting

                                                                                                Robert Refice

                                                                                                  Recording Secretary