The monthly executive board meeting of the Veteran Boxers Association of NY Ring 8, Inc., was held on Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., at O’Neill’s Restaurant, Maspeth, New York.

Board members in attendance: President, Matt Farrago, Henry Wallitsch, Lenny Mangiapane, Bob Duffy, Tommy Gallagher, Robert Mladinich, Jack Hirsch, Henry Hascup, Johnny Breitenbruck, Dawn Avila, Richie O’Neill, and Joe Dwyer.

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Jackie Tonawanda, “Female Ali” Passed away at 8:15 AM on June 9, 2009

The Final Bell Has Rung

New York City, NY, June 9, 2009: Jackie Tonawanda, known as the “Female Ali” has heard the final bell this morning. She fought a mighty battle and we will all miss this Pioneer, Coach, Advisor, Friend, Relative and confidante. Known in the sports world as one of the pioneers of women’s boxing, she has won many battles in the ring and in her life and now has come to her final destination.

Please join us in making her going home a success by contributing to her funeral expenses. The bell has rung and time is of the essence. Send Checks, Money Orders to Bluehouse Publishing at 294 Valencia Dr. Monroe Twp New Jersey 08831, checks should be made out to Bluehouse Publishing for Tonawanda; or use PayPal on the Internet by logging into http://www.paypal.com then go to the center of the screen where it says PAY ONLINE, go to the third link down and click on the link SEND MONEY. Follow the onscreen instructions, insert her email address which is Tonawanda@gmx.com, and enter your email address and other information then click on Continue. You can contribute by Debit or Credit Card. This goes directly into the bank account which has been set up for her.

Don’t let her leave this place as though she was unloved.
Information on the final arrangements to honor Jackie Tonawanda will be forth coming

I want to thank those of you who have contributed thus far. This is helping with the expenses although we have 6500 to go.

May God Bless you all!!

Thank you for your immediate attention and contributions

The following items were discussed at our meeting on Tuesday, May 19th:

1. How we can help members that are hospitalized, in need of support, or in need of assistance from their “brothers.”

2. Ring 8/Bill Gallo Scholarships were handed out to three members of the boxing community. Ring 8 is a big believer that education is part of being a well-rounded boxer. We will continue to support boxers who further their education, whether in an academic school or in a trade school.

3. Ring 8 will be in attendance on June 12th at Capitale’s to support Jack Hirsch, a
member of our Board of Directors, and also president of the Boxing Writers Association of America.

4. Ring 8 made a contribution to the Brooklyn College Foundation/Hank Kaplan Archives. It is our hope that this will be an ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship with this foundation run by College Archivist, Anthony M. Cucchiara.
President of Ring 8, Matt Farrago believes and is hopeful this may be the start of the building of a Boxing Hall of Fame in New York City-.

5. The financials of the Ring 8 were discussed in an open forum.

6. Henny Wallitsch was given a plaque thanking him for contributions and his efforts made as the former president of Ring 8.

7. Our next meeting will be at O’Neill’s Restaurant, Tuesday, June 16th, 2009, at 7:00pm. Board of Directors will meet at 6:00pm.

8. Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.

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