Hi fellow members and friends,

Hard to believe that I have been PAD President for a year already and now back for another year.  By the way I want to thank the 2011 PAD Officers for their best efforts.

But for all of us as members to get back is important with keeping up with PAD’s vision.  Part of my job is making sure of being responsible and ensuring help on members and friends with more positive.

As you know that we will have PAD 85^th anniversary banquet on September 29^th in Turtle Creek and it will be posed in the PADETTE.  Keep an eye on it.

The house committee is in the middle of making renovation to our basement stage and includes new electrical outlets, back drywall and floor.  The helpers are Jim Toner, Chris Noschese, Charles Fisher, Tony Conte, Jeff Janaszek, Robert Maher Jr. , Brad Scheidmantel and me.

It is a reminder to renew your 2012 membership dues to keep with our club’s expenses and please see Todd Langer.  Respectfully new members are always welcomed.

Please mark your calendar for the next active meetings on February 11, March 10 and April 14 at 7:30 PM.

Thumb up,

President Mark Babich

There will be an important meeting of the Committee for Accessible Transportation Monday 6:00 P.M. January 30, 2012 UCP Building 4638 Center Avenue in Oakland. Steve Bland CEO of the Allegheny County Port Authority will talk about the current status of proposed reductions in the system. We will also hear from Karen Hoesh of Access about how these proposed changes will effect Access.

you must keep in mind that this is primarily a General information meeting. Therefore, we will not!!!!! discuss your specific reductions in bus and Access service, and how those reductions will affect you, since we know that all of us will be severely affected by these reductions in service for both the Port Authority and Access.

I urge you whether or not a member of the Committee for Accessible Transportation to attend this meeting in order to have a better understanding about what is planned concerning these proposed reductions for both the Allegheny County Port Authority and Access. and hopefully gain some knowledge as to what we must do to prevent these cuts from becoming a reality.

Bill Newland

Chair Committee for Accessible Transportation

David P. Fulmer took his presentation about Annual 2011 web report for pghdeafclub.org website at Active meeting on January 14, 2012.

2011 Web Report

Mark Babich
President
PresofPad@yahoo.com

Cheryl Noschese
1st Vice President

John MacWilliams
2nd Vice President

James Toner
3rd Vice President

Lawrence Hast
Secretary

Jeff Janaszek
Treasurer
jeff.janaszek@pghdeafclub.org

Chris Noschese
Assistant Treasurer

Todd Langer
Financial Secretary

Paul Mente
One Year Term Trustee

Lori Ann LaSorsa
Two Year Term Trustee

Janice Gwidzak
Three Year Term Trustee

Thomas DeFazio
Club Manager

Circulation: Charles Fisher ChshFisher@aol.com

Co-Editor and Co-Publisher: Jeff Janaszek and Lori Ann LaSorsa lalasorsa@gmail.com

Web Maintenance: David P. Fulmer

Interior Development: Kevin Nelson

Kitchen: Rafi Diaz

PAD will closed Wednesday for January and February. Will reopen in March.

Thanks,

Club Manager Tommy

Pittsburgh Association of the Deaf clubhouse host Holiday Active Dinner annually. David Fulmer and Donald D’Angelo took some photos for our x-mas gift to you to view on our PAD gallery album.

PAD wishes all of you the warmest holiday greetings!

City Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle visited Pittsburgh Association of the Deaf on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 5pm to 7pm as event of UPTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD “Monthly Meet & Greet” with City Councilman.

All neighbors, PAD members and business owners of Uptown had a great opportunity to informally engage with local City Councilman about various community questions and concerns.

President
Mark Babich *WINNER*
Robert Maher
Larry Hast

1st Vice President
Cheryl Noschese *ACCLAMATION*

2nd Vice President
John MacWilliams *ACCLAMATION*

3rd Vice President
James Toner *ACCLAMATION*

Secretary
Larry Hast *ACCLAMATION*

Treasurer
Jeff Janaszek *ACCLAMATION*

Assistant Treasurer
Chris Noschese *ACCLAMATION*

Financial Secretary
Todd Langer *WINNER*
Laurie Adler

One Year Term Trustee
Paul Mente

Two Year Term Trustee
Lori Ann LaSorsa

Three Year Term Trustee
Janice Gwidzak *ACCLAMATION*

Club Manager
Thomas DeFazio *WINNER*
Kevin Nelson

5th Bi-Annual Holiday Party 2011 in Coraopolis, PA was a blast.  There are total 227 pictures posted on our website, and grab your hot chocolate and take your seat to browse those pictures for your memories!

Hit the Holiday Party 2011 photo album here, and enjoy your time!

Happy Holidays all of you in 2011!

Here are the details: Brian Abshier proposed to Lori Ann LaSorsa on August 16^th, 2011 at Mt. Washington overlook.

The wedding will be on May 27, 2012 in Long Island, New York.

Thanks, Lori Ann and Brian

Lori Ann LaSorsa and Brian Abshier

Isabella Wednesday Weber

Announcement of birth by Holly Mendel and Marty Weber. They welcomed their daughter, Isabella Wednesday Weber.

Here are the details: Born on: September 30, 2011 Weight- 6 lbs. 10 Oz, Length- 19 Inches Long, Time: 5:35 P.M.
Sorry for the late announcement, hope you all receive the exciting news now and you may contact

Holly via email, HollyMendel@aol.com. Thanks and enjoy the picture of Isabella Wednesday Weber 🙂

Hello Everyone,

Hope that you all enjoyed your hot summer.  Our club will have a lot of events through the holiday with spirit.  Please check the club’s website out for specific dates and times.

We will have active Christmas dinner on December 10^th – Cocktails at 5:30 PM and dinner at 6:30 PM

Please mark your calendar out for next active meetings on November 18^th (Friday) at 7:30 PM and December 9^th (Friday) at 7:30 PM as election night for 2012.  I like to seek my 2^nd term.

Your, President,

Mark Babich

Wii Bowling League Forming for 2012 Season

See Rafi Diaz, Lori Ann LaSorsa for information. Start in March 2012

We plan to have 2 times squad for Wii Bowling League!!

Times are 7:00pm, 8:30pm

Come on down and join the FUN!!!!