The monthly executive board meeting of the Veteran Boxers Association, Ring 8, was held from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at the Waterfront Crab House in Long Island City, New York. The following board members were in attendance: Henry Wallitsch, Lenny Mangiapane, Bob Duffy, Tommy Gallagher Robert Mladinich, Matt Farrago, Jack Hirsch, Henry Hascup, Johnny Breitenbruck, Lou Raino, Dawn Avila, Paulette Bolag and Tony DePippo.
The following items were discussed:

1. It was confirmed that the annual holiday party will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2008, at the Waterfront Crab House. The event will begin at 1:00 P.M. and tickets for all attendees except honorees and their date/guests will be $100. Discussion on who to honor will be resumed either at the October board meeting or an emergency meeting that will be scheduled before that date. Lou Raino will confer with Tony Mazzarella, who was not present, to discuss potential honorees and call an emergency meeting of board members, if necessary. VIEW FULL STORY…