Mahwah March 7, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will officially introduce its new president and board members at the March 22 Annual Luncheon and Membership Meeting. The luncheon will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, 1 International Boulevard in Mahwah. The luncheon, which is being sponsored by Sharp Electronics Corporation of Mahwah, will immediately be followed by the Membership Meeting from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Incoming president Paul Scarduffa of TD Bank will outline the Chamber’s goals for 2012. “As the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 55th Anniversary this year, the board and I will continue to explore new and exciting ways to add value to membership. Through events, activities, and social media, we hope to play an active role in driving members to make meaningful connections with each other and the communities we serve to support the local economy,” said Scarduffa. Chamber to introduce new president, board members Chamber members who attend this event will receive a copy of the 2012 Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide. A media table will be available for members’ business literature and/or promotional items. The cost of the luncheon is $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. The Membership Meeting is free of charge. Advance registration for the luncheon is required; an additional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day of event. For reservations, visit mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. The Chamber recently welcomed the following new members: Caring Transitions, Dumont; Holiday Inn Express, Ramsey; O.R. Energy Independent Emex Power Consultant, Ringwood; Professional Baseball Instruction, Upper Saddle River; and The Ducey Agency, Stony Point, New York. Founded in 1957, the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization that represents members from over 90 communities. Township man to be inducted into Hall of Fame (continued from page 11) that he steered his disabled aircraft away from a residential area, saving hundreds of people on the ground but eliminating his chance to save himself in the process. Matesic, Class of 1988, was one of the finest twoway linemen in history. He dominated the trenches during his term as a three-year starter for the B.C. football team. A two-time First-Team All-County pick, he was named First-Team All-State after leading the B.C. defense to a school record nine shutouts during the 1987 season. A native of Fairview and a current resident of Westwood, he was selected to the All-Decade Team of the 1980s. He went on to enjoy a fine football career at Penn State. Piela, Class of 1995, emerged as one of the finest allaround athletes, not only in B.C. history, but in Bergen County history. A three-year starter in football (where he was named All-County twice and All-State once), he led B.C. to the State Championship Game three times. Also a First-Team All-County selection in baseball and wrestling, the Fair Lawn resident became one of only a half-dozen athletes in county history to earn that honor in three different sports. He later earned All-Ivy League football honors at the University of Pennsylvania. Smith, Class of 1997, was arguably the most successful golfer in B.C. history. He was named to the All-State team three times and to the All-County squad all four years. He placed in the “Top Ten” all four years at the State Championships, and won the All-Groups crown in 1996. He won the prestigious Luciano County Championship twice. The Glen Ridge native was inducted into the Seton Hall University Hall of Fame in 2010. Br. Sullo, C.F.C. served Bergen Catholic High School during three different periods over a threedecade period. He held the position of principal for one year (1993-94), and then was named B.C.’s first president. Many major improvements took place during his tenure in the 1990s, including electrical and technological upgrades in the building and the installation of artificial turf on the athletic field. Taylor, Class of 1970, is a successful businessman. He is noted for his generous support of a variety of programs and charities that help the poor or promote the Catholic faith. A long-time benefactor to B.C., this native of Wood-Ridge and current resident of Saddle River has contributed to, and served on the boards of, a number of well-known charities. In 2005, he and his wife, Aleta, were elevated to the Papal Order of Saint Gregory the Great by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II. The induction ceremony will be held at The Fiesta in Wood-Ridge and will begin at 5 p.m. Tickets and additional information may be obtained by calling Marge Millus at (201) 634-4142. Holiday Luncheon Celebrate the Season!