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Linkedin Groups November 18, 2009
Manhattan College Alumni Society
Advice sought for post-COBRA health care coverage

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Group,

My COBRA health care coverage is almost up – next month will be the last (18th) month that I can purchase COBRA health insurance.

Can anyone in the group suggest reasoanble alternatives for my health care coverage going forward? For reasons unknown to me, policies such as those available from the IEEE and AARP (I’m 52) are not available to residents of NY (and usually NJ as well.)

The only plan I’ve located so far is a catastrophic plan + prescriptions from GHI for $450/month (single) but I think that may have a deductible of $25000. I’ll have to investigate further.

I would appreciate any and all advice and suggestions on available coverage options for myself in 2010.

Thanks,
Don Roderick

[JR: I remember that there was a independent consulting organization that offered "benefits" at their costs. I try and find it again.]

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Roderick, Don [MC1979]

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http://www.manhattan.edu/news/news_releases/111109_2.shtml

November 11, 2009

Men’s Basketball Standout John Leonard ’82 And Olympics Star Aliann Pompey ’99 Among Those To Be Inducted Into Manhattan College’s Athletic Hall Of Fame

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Men’s basketball standout John Leonard’82 and Olympics star Aliann Pompey ’99 headline the list of 2009 inductees into Manhattan College’s Athletic Hall of Fame. The 31st annual induction ceremony, sponsored by the Manhattan College Alumni Society, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6:00 p.m. Smith Auditorium.

Among the other inductees are Bill Goodfellow ’68, basketball (posthumously); Marty Ludwikowski ’80, track; Mike Quigley ’72, baseball; Gerry Ryan ’90, track & field; and Gerard Smith ’79, tennis.

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With a rare combination of adaptability, determination and raw talent, Leonard was a leader on the basketball court, first as a player and later as a coach. The 6-foot-1-inch guard was recruited from Niskayuna (N.Y.) High School and offered a Jasper scholarship. While playing for the Jaspers, Leonard had to overcome the challenge of having three coaches in four years. Even with the constant change, he was able to put up some of the strongest stats in the College’s history. He still ranks third in career free throw percentage (83 percent) and holds the record of 32 consecutive shots from the line.

Ranking ninth in points (1,329), Leonard shot just under 90 percent for free throws in 1980-1981. He was a four-year letterman, two-time team Most Valuable Player and team captain in 1981-1982. He was named to the All Metropolitan Team in his junior and senior years and was a member of the Metro Atlantic All Conference Team (MAAC). He was a tenth-round NBA draft pick for the New York Knicks, one of only 20 Manhattan College players drafted by the NBA.

A native of Guyana, Pompey came to the United States when she was 14 and competed in high school track. She had no plans to continue running yet found herself being recruited. Already planning to attend Manhattan on an academic scholarship, she joined the Jaspers track team. The first Jasper female to win an NCAA title, Pompey set a school record for the 400-meter indoor with a time of 52.21 in 2000 and qualified for the NCAA six times.

Pompey holds seven Manhattan records. Her 500m indoor race with a time of 1:09.38 is also an ECAC and NCAA Collegiate record. She and her relay team took the 4×400m indoor relay in 3:41.01. Outdoors, Pompey is tops for the 200m (23.59), the 400m (52.51), the 4×200m relay (1:38.25) and the 4×400m relay (3:39.64). She holds eight Individual Metropolitan Titles in the 200m and 400m and still holds the MAAC 400m indoor and outdoor records, as well as the Metropolitan Conference 400m indoor and outdoor records. She was named All-East in the 200m and 400m six times and was selected as one of the top 25MAAC all-time performers in 2006.

With three Olympics under her belt (2000, 2004 and 2008), Pompey continues to compete internationally. She recently returned from the World Championships in Berlin, where she placed 11th in the 400m, and has been world ranked in the 400m each year. She has competed in seven World Championships, took a bronze medal for the 400m at the Pan Am Games in 2003, and set five records for Guyana for both the 200m and 400m, indoors and outdoors.

A 6-foot-1-inch guard from powerhouse Rice High School, Goodfellow was instrumental in bringing his team to the New York City Catholic High School Athletic Association semifinals. They lost to Power Memorial, which took the championship that year under the leadership of Lew Alcindor, now known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with whom Goodfellow played on the New York City All Star team. He was offered scholarships to schools around the country and chose to attend Manhattan as a commuter, so that his widowed mother would not be alone.

In his three years on the varsity team, Goodfellow, affectionately nicknamed Goody, played 65 games and scored 1,025 points. He shot 45 percent from the field and scored a career-high 31 points against Bobby Knight’s Army team. He was known to pass more often than shoot and had a habit of stepping up his game when the Jaspers played at Madison Square Garden. He helped the College take the Met Conference in 1967 against St. Francis; brought the Jaspers to victory over Fordham in 1967; and earned his 1,000th point against the University of Connecticut. At the St. Francis Game, Goodfellow was voted MVP and received the Junius Kellogg Award, making 20 of his 28 points in the second half to clinch the Jasper NIT bid.

Ludwikowski was recruited by Fred Dwyer. A tough competitor from Cherry Hill High School West, Ludwikowski competed indoors, outdoors and in cross country. In 1977, near the beginning of his Jasper track career, he took second place at the IC4A Indoor 5,000 meters. An NCAA All American in Cross Country in 1979, Ludwikowski was also named Metropolitan Track’s Collegiate Cross Country Runner of the Year. A competitive year for the honor, he paved the way with a 10th-place finish at the National AAU Cross Country Championships, a third-place finish in the IC4A Championships and second place finishes in the NCAA District II Championships and the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Championships. He was also a member of the All East First Team.

Ludwikowski wrapped up his track victories in 1980 with another second-place finish in the IC4A Outdoor 10,000 meters. Both of these IC4A second-place finishes came behind future Olympians. Ludwikowski was also instrumental in several Jasper relay victories, including the 4×1600m Rutgers Relay. He ran the leadoff leg in 4:10.8, breaking a Villanova record with a final team time of 16:43.3.

A star baseball player in high school at Mater Christi Diocesan in Queens, N.Y., Quigley received partial scholarships to play baseball at Fordham and St. John’s but decided to forgo scholarships to enter the novitiate to become a Christian Brother. He enrolled at Manhattan and joined the team. His plans to join the Christian Brothers changed, and junior and senior years, he pulled down partial scholarships as his record proved his prowess on the field. He was known for teamwork and fair play.

A right-handed second baseman, Quigley swung a wicked bat. He batted .405 in the Met Conference and .387 overall in 1971, and .388 in the Met Conference and .363 overall in 1972, averages garnering All Metropolitan Conference All Star selections. As a senior, he was team captain, voted the Manhattan College Baseball MVP and named to the Outstanding College Athletes of America Hall of Fame.

A Dublin native who started throwing at age 12, Ryan came to Manhattan College with high school championships under his belt and a record of competing for Ireland on the high school level. A three-time Irish National Champion, he still ranks sixth on the all-time Hammer List at Manhattan. Ryan earned NCAA All American status with a fourth-place finish in 1990.He hurled the hammer for a personal best of 211 feet, 8 inches. His throw would still qualify as an All American throw today, nearly two decades later.

Ryan qualified for the NCAAs twice and was a four-time Metropolitan Champion, twice for the hammer and twice for the weight. He also was named All East six times. Throughout his career, he continued to post personal bests, always striving to beat his last toss. In February 1989, Ryan competed in the Penn State Last Chance Invitational and won the 35-pound weight throw with a toss of 57 feet and 1 3/4 inches. In 1990, he and five other Jasper field competitors contributed to Manhattan’s victory in the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Indoor Track and Field Championship. Ryan’s 35-pound weight sailed for 59 feet and 5 3/4 inches.

The No. 1 player from Garden City High School, Smith was named the Jasper’s Most Valuable Player in 1978 and 1979. Having lost only two matches his junior year, he improved on that record and went undefeated as a senior. The team also went undefeated in conference play that year and won the Suburban West Conference. Known for his serve and volley, Smith had one of his most competitive matches against Fordham’s undefeated Billy Crawford. It came down to sudden death in the third set, and Smith beat him in the final point. He then went on to beat Crawford again a half hour later in doubles with teammate Tommy Gambino ’81.

Smith, a leftie, had his one and only shutout against a player from Adelphi. Athletic Director Jack Powers ’58 was so impressed with Smith’s play those two seasons that he offered him the first tennis scholarship at Manhattan, if he would stay on to complete his M.B.A. Smith turned it down but continued to compete before going to work fulltime for Weeden & Company, based in Greenwich, Conn.

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From: “Kevin Moore”
Date: November 10, 2009 12:05:30 PM EST
Subject: JASPER JOTTINGS 11/07/09

Dear CIC,

  Ed McGarvey is the younger brother of John (“Harvey”) McGarvey the RA of in Ives Hall from 1976 to 1978. I believe Ed graduated in 1979.

Kevin Moore
1980

[JR: Thanks, Kevin. Much appreciated.]

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Dear John,

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JFound: Rouhana, Steve [MC1977] at Ford

http://www.prdomain.com/companies/F/FordMotor/newsreleases/200911679780.htm

Steve Rouhana: Ford Biomechanics And Crash Protection Specialist Works To Improve Safety For All

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   I believe that Steve is a member of the Class of 1977.

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JFound: McGarvey, Edward J. [MC????] Treas Atlas Air Worldwide

http://www.tracked.com/person/edward_mcgarvey

Edward J. McGarvey

Treas & VP: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

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   I believe that Ed is a member of the Class of 1979.   

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JFound: Spence, Jean E. [MC????] EVP RnD Kraft Foods

http://www.tracked.com/person/jean_spence

Jean E. Spence

Executive Vice President – Research, Development and Quality: Kraft Foods Inc.

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   I believe that Jean is a member of the Class of 1985.   

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

Rouhana, Steve [MC1977]

McGarvey, Edward J. [MC1979]

Spence, Jean E. [MC1985]

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http://www.tracked.com/person/edward_mcgarvey

Edward J. McGarvey
Treas & VP: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

Ed McGarvey is an experienced finance executive with a deep background in aviation finance, structured finance, and banking. Mr. McGarvey joined the company in March 2009 from HSH Nordbank, where he was Senior Vice President, Head of Aviation Americas, responsible for finance and business development for the bank’s aviation finance unit.Prior to HSH Nordbank, Mr. McGarvey was a Vice President in the Capital Markets group at GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) from 1996 to 2006. He played an active role in portfolio and securitization initiatives.As the company’s Treasurer, Mr. McGarvey is responsible for capital markets and corporate finance efforts as well as banking, cash management, insurance, hedging and investor relations activities.Mr. McGarvey is a certified public accountant with a B.S. in accounting from Manhattan College.

Ed McGarvey is an experienced finance executive with a deep background in aviation finance, structured finance, and banking. Mr. McGarvey joined the company in March 2009 from HSH Nordbank, where he was Senior Vice President, Head of Aviation Americas, responsible for finance and business development for the bank’s aviation finance unit.Prior to HSH Nordbank, Mr. McGarvey was a Vice President in the Capital Markets group at GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) from 1996 to 2006. He played an active

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McGarvey, Edward J. [MC????]

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Dear John,

   I believe that Ed is a member of the Class of 1979.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

McGarvey, Edward J. [MC1979]

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http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS155457+03-Nov-2009+BW20091103

RedHawk Energy Acquires Xxtreme Group for $66.0 Million
Tue Nov 3, 2009 11:05am EST

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LAFAYETTE, La.—(Business Wire)— RedHawk Energy Corporation (“RedHawk”) announced today that it has acquired 100% of the membership interests of Texas-based Xxtreme Pipe Services, LLC, Xxtreme Pipe Storage, LLC, Xxtreme Tubular Processors, LLC and Wolf Pack Rentals, L.L.C. (collectively, the “Xxtreme Group”) for $66.0 million in cash, preferred stock and assumed debt. The purchase price is subject to certain post-closing adjustments.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the Xxtreme Group is a premier provider of oilfield services including ultrasonic inspection, storage and API threading and processing of Oil Country tubular goods. Through its tubular unit, the Xxtreme Group employs approximately 150 operational, marketing and administrative personnel with field and administrative facilities in Houston, Channelview and Lone Star, Texas and Beebe, Arkansas. Through its rental unit, Wolf Pack Rentals, L.L.C., the Xxtreme Group, employs approximately 30 field, marketing and administrative personnel in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and West Virginia. Wolf Pack Rentals, L.L.C.`s rental fleet includes modular buildings, living quarters, generators, light towers, water and sewer systems, forklifts, man-lifts, communication systems and drill pipe.

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Additionally, RedHawk previously announced the addition of Thomas J. Concannon as its Senior Vice President. Mr. Concannon has more than 20 years of energy industry experience. He recently served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Geokinetics Inc., a publicly traded provider of seismic acquisition and data processing services to the oil and natural gas industry. Mr. Concannon earned an accounting degree from Manhattan College. Prior to receiving his Juris Doctorate from St. John`s University School of Law, he was a member of the audit staff of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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Concannon, Thomas J. [MC????]

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Dear John,

   I believe that Tom is a member of the Class of 1979.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Concannon, Thomas J. [MC1979]

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Manhattan College Athletic Hall of Fame

The Alumni Society of Manhattan College
Cordially Invites You to Attend the
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Honoring the Athletic Achievements of:

William Goodfellow ’68 – Basketball *

John Leonard ’82 – Basketball

Marty Ludwikowski ’80 – Track

Aliann Pompey ’99 – Track

Michael Quigley ’72 – Baseball

Gerry Ryan ’90 – Track & Field

Gerard Smith ’79 – Tennis

* posthumously

Cocktail Reception – 5:00 p.m.
Dante’s Den, Thomas Hall

Dinner & Ceremony – 6:00 p.m.
Smith Auditorium

Mass will be offered in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers at 4:00 p.m.

May we please receive your reply on or before Friday, November 6, 2009.

Reservations may be made online at www.manhattan.edu/alumni_friends/hof.php.

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http://www.only2press.com/archives/28869

State Fund Taps Shaun Coyne as Chief Information Officer
16.09.2009 | Author: admin | Posted in Home Equity Loans
State Fund Taps Shaun Coyne as Chief Information Officer

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ — State Compensation Insurance Fund today announced the selection of internationally respected technology professional Shaun Coyne as its new Chief Information Officer. Coyne will lead State Fund’s drive to build its Information Technology capabilities.

Coyne has 29 years of high-level experience in IT and has successfully integrated technology as a strategic business tool in large operations. Most recently he served for six years as Vice President and CIO of Toyota Financial Services in Torrance, California. In that position he successfully executed large-scale operational changes and strategies to drive financial improvements across a global IT department.

Prior to his tenure at Toyota, Coyne worked as a vice president and chief technology officer of General Electric (GE). At GE he oversaw systems development for retail financial services and capital real estate, and served a four-year stint in Tokyo heading up systems for GE’s Capital Global Consumer Finance unit. Earlier in his career he held executive systems positions with Chase Manhattan Bank and Citicorp/Citibank.

Coyne earned his BS in computer information systems and marketing from Manhattan College and received prestigious certifications in the Kaizen method of value-based management and the Six Sigma process, a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects.

As State Fund’s CIO, Coyne will lead the implementation of a comprehensive technology platform for the organization. Immediate goals include automating online quoting, developing business analytics, and modernizing key business functions.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Established in 1914 by the state legislature, State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance and a vital asset to California businesses. Completely self supporting, State Fund plays a stabilizing role in California’s economy by maintaining an open door policy that ensures that all employers have a strong and stable option for their workers’ compensation needs.

Source: State Compensation Insurance Fund

CONTACT: Jennifer Vargen of State Fund, +1-415-565-1065

Web Site: http://www.scif.com/

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Coyne, Shaun [MC????]

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Dear John,

   I believe that Shaun is a member of the class of 1979.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Coyne, Shaun [MC1979]

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http://www.tributes.com/show/Veronica-Provenzano-86718678

Veronica Provenzano
1957 – 2009

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Veronica was born on March 15, 1957 and passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009.

Veronica was last known to be living in Slatington, Pennsylvania.

She was a graduate of Manhattan College, in Bronx, NY, with a B.A. in Psychology.

Services: Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with the Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith, officiating. Family and friends may call 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Private graveside services will be held at a future date at the Ferncliff Cemetery, West Chester County, NY.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Lehigh Marching Band Boosters c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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Guestbook: None cited

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http://heintzelmanfh.com/site/content/view/2297/869/

Veronica (Skapinec) Provenzano, 52, of Slatington, died Monday, September 7, 2009 at Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke’s in Bethlehem.

Born in Bronx, NY on March 15, 1957, Veronica was the daughter of Veronica (Tapalansky) Skapinec of Bronx, NY, and the late Louis Skapinec. She was a graduate of Manhattan College, in Bronx, NY, with a B.A. in Psychology. She was employed as a registered nurse at Kids Peace in Orefield since 1996. Prior to that, she worked at Lehigh Valley Hospital (Cedar Crest) for 8 years. Veronica was a Past President of the Northern Lehigh Marching Band Boosters, a member of the Crowded Kitchen Players (a theatre group), and a lifetime member of the NRA.

Survivors: Mother; son, Daniel J. Provenzano, of Slatington; former husband, Joseph V. Provenzano, of Slatington.

Services: Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with the Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith, officiating. Family and friends may call 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Private graveside services will be held at a future date at the Ferncliff Cemetery, West Chester County, NY.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Lehigh Marching Band Boosters c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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Dear John,

   I believe that Veronica (nee Skapinec) is a member of the Class of 1979.

   May She Rest In Peace,

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Provenzano, Veronica Skapinec [MC1979 RIP]

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RE: Austin, Brian [MC????] on Finnerty, John J. [MC1979 RIP]

Dear John,

   I believe that Brian is a member of the Class of 1979.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Austin, Brian [MC1979]

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http://www.legacy.com/Fosters/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=130925573

John Finnerty III

DOVER — John J. Finnerty, III of Three Rivers Farm died Thursday, July 30, 2009.

Jack was born March 23, 1957 in Rockville Centre, N.Y., the son of Arline and John J. Finnerty, Jr. He excelled in many sports and was an All American Basketball player in high school. He went on to Manhattan College, where he continued to play basketball and earned a degree in business science.

Jack had a very successful and enjoyable career as a salesman and manager in New York City for almost 20 years. He later moved to Dover, where he continued to work in sales and spend time with his family.

In recent years, he developed a passion for writing and contributed many articles to several online news sources, including the New York and London Times, The Onion and The Associated Press.

Jack is survived by his wife and college sweetheart, Jean and his daughter, Jacqueline, 21, who he was proud to see graduate from UNH in May. He loved them very much and they love and miss him.

He is also survived by his mother, Arline of Westport, Conn.; two sisters, Arline McGowan and her husband, Richard, of Westport, Conn., and Lillian Solomon and her husband, Bruce, of Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J.; and five nieces and eight nephews, who he loved very much.

Visiting hours will be Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.

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Finnerty,  John J. [MC???? RIP]   

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/n6fhe2

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Dear John,

   I believe that Jack is a member of the Class of 1979.

   May He Rest In Peace,

   Mike

Finnerty,  John J. [MC1979 RIP]   

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http://www.pr-inside.com/atlas-air-worldwide-holdings-appoints-edward-r1096932.htm

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Appoints Edward J. McGarvey New Vice President, Treasurer

2009-03-05 21:00:16 -

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading provider of global air cargo assets and services, today announced that Edward J. McGarvey has joined the Company as Vice President, Treasurer. Mr. McGarvey comes to AAWW from HSH Nordbank, where he was Senior Vice President, Head of Aviation Americas, responsible for finance and business development for the bank’s aviation finance unit.

“Ed brings to us a deep background in aviation finance and structured financing, and we are excited to have him as part of our team,” said Jason Grant, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc.

Prior to HSH Nordbank, Mr. McGarvey was a Vice President in the Capital Markets group at GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) from 1996 to 2006. He played an active role in portfolio and securitization initiatives, as well as led the sales effort for GECAS’ entrance into the Japanese Operating Lease market. Mr. McGarvey is a certified public accountant with a B.S. in accounting from Manhattan College.

About Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.:

AAWW is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc. (Atlas) and Titan Aviation Leasing Limited Titan, and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. (Polar). Through Atlas and Polar, AAWW operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft.

Atlas, Titan and Polar offer a range of air cargo services that include ACMI aircraft leasing – in which customers receive a dedicated aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance on a long-term lease basis – express network and scheduled air cargo service, military charters, commercial cargo charters, and dry leasing of aircraft.

AAWW’s press releases, SEC filings and other information may be accessed through the Company’s home page, www.atlasair.com.

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McGarvey, Edward J. [MC????]

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Dear John,

   I believe that Ed is a member of the Class of 1979

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

McGarvey, Edward J. [MC1979]

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http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.asp?a=featured_pr&id=103283

Montpelier, Vermont – February 11, 2009 – Mehran Assadi, president and chief executive officer of National Life Group, has announced the appointment of Vincent G. Vitiello as chief marketing officer for National Life.

“I am very excited to have Vince join our team,” said Assadi. “He is a seasoned executive who is highly regarded throughout the industry. He brings to us nearly 30 years of distribution and marketing experience in two multi-national companies.”

“In his career Vince has been responsible for most every aspect of the life and annuity business, leading highly successful efforts in marketing, branding, distribution, recruitment and new product development,” said Assadi.

At National Life Group Vitiello will oversee the company’s career and independent distribution channels as well as all marketing. National Life Group, based in Montpelier, Vt., is a diversified family of financial service companies that has successfully forged a strong identity as a product innovator.

Vitiello comes to National Life from Allianz of America, where he served as chief business development officer and chief marketing officer. Allianz of America is a holding company that oversees Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.

Before joining Allianz Life in 2004, Vitiello was a senior vice president at MetLife, where he held senior marketing and sales roles.

Vitiello is considered a leading authority in the financial services industry on marketing to the African-American, Hispanic and Asian market segments. He has been honored by the Chinese American Insurance Association and the Korean American Insurance Association.

Vitiello is a Director of The INN, a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that addresses the issues of hunger and homelessness on Long Island through a network of soup kitchens, emergency shelters and a long-term housing program.

Vitiello graduated from Manhattan College and obtained his MBA from Pace University in New York City.

About National Life Group

National Life Group is a diversified family of financial service companies that has successfully forged a strong identity as a product innovator. Companies in the group offer a comprehensive portfolio of life insurance, annuity and investment* products to help individuals, families and businesses pursue their financial goals.

National Life, a Fortune 1000 company, serves more than 700,000 customers. With 2007 revenue of $1.4 billion and net income of $109 million, members of National Life Group employ roughly 900 employees, with most located at its home office in Montpelier, Vt. Group companies also maintain offices in Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Boston and Wayne, PA.

The Group is made up of its flagship company, National Life Insurance Company, founded in Montpelier, Vermont in 1848; Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Dallas, Texas, and Sentinel Investments, Equity Services, Inc. and National Retirement Plan Advisors, all located in Montpelier.

*Securities are offered solely through Registered Representative of Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont 05604, 802.229.3900. All companies referenced are affiliated.

National Life Group® is a trade name representing various affiliates, which offer a variety of financial service products. Sentinel Investments is the unifying brand name for Sentinel Financial Services Company, Sentinel Asset Management, Inc., and Sentinel Administrative Services, Inc. Sentinel Funds are distributed by Sentinel Financial Services Company, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont 05604, 800.233.4332.

Contact: Chris Graff 802-229-3882 National Life Group Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

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Vitiello, Vincent G. [MC1979]

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Dear John,

   I believe that Vincent is a member of the Class of 1979.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=32104185#/profile.php?id=581977282&v=info&viewas=32104185

18. Life is too short to devote energies and efforts on trying to reason with the persistently unreasonable; attempting to coach a pig in singing can result in unattractive and unmusical outcomes and after a time may beging to annoy the pig in my limited experience.

– Gerry Lo (MC1979)

[JR: I found this funny! "digital dirt"?]

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[JR: Sometime between 10/2006 and now, Jasper Thad got kicked upstairs. Automated searching rarely works. Argh!]

Dupper, Thad [MC1979]

http://www.evolving.com/thad_dupper_m.html

Thad Dupper

President & Chief Executive Officer

Dupper, promoted to Chief Executive Officer in April 2007, joined Evolving Systems’ leadership team in 2004 to oversee sales, business development and marketing. Dupper has more than 23 years’ experience in the telecommunications technology industry and has a track record of delivering innovative solutions to leading telecommunications companies.

Dupper was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Expand Beyond, a wireless software company. He was also Vice President, International Sales and Business Development of Terabeam, where he helped pioneer the use of free space optics with telecommunications carriers around the world. Dupper held positions as Senior Vice President of Dun & Bradstreet and Vice President of Teradata, where he oversaw data warehousing solutions for the communication industry. He holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Manhattan College in New York.

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http://www.jasperjottings.com/2006/jasperjottings20061022.htm#_JNews5_1

JNews5

October 16, 2006

Evolving Systems, Inc.

9777 Mount Pyramid Ct. Suite 100

Englewood, CO 80112

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

KEY EMPLOYEES:

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Thad Dupper, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing

BOARD: Senior Management

SINCE: 2004

BIOGRAPHY: Mr Dupper was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Expand Beyond, a wireless software company. He was also Vice President, International Sales and Business Development of Terabeam, where he helped pioneer the use of free space optics with telecommunications carriers around the world. Dupper held positions as Senior Vice President of Dun & Bradstreet and Vice President of Teradata, where he oversaw data warehousing solutions for the communication industry. He holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Manhattan College in New York.

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LOAD-DATE: October 17, 2006

{MikeMcE reports: Dear John, I believe that Thad is a member of the Class of 1979. Mike (Thanks, Mike.) }

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http://www.legacy.com/MCall/Obituaries.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=120628727

http://tinyurl.com/5pckef

Bonnie M. DeMicco

Bonnie M. DeMicco, 51, of Lower Macungie Township, passed away November 24, 2008. She was a mechanical engineering graduate of Manhattan College with an M.B.A. from Lehigh University and eventually became a manager at AT&T. Despite her professional success, she put her career on hold to devote more time to raising her two children. Bonnie continue to work as an adjunct professor and academic advisor at Moravian College and later as a tax preparer for H&R Block. In an effort to giver her son every possible advantage, she became heavily involved in the issues of special needs children. She was an active member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir.

Survivors: Husband, Emil; daughter, Amy; son, Michael; sisters, Susan MacDougall, Maureen MacDougall and Lynn Tobin; brothers, Brian and Craig MacDougall.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 26 in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Calling hours will be held today, November 25 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. in the church. Arrangements by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to A Special Needs Fund for Michael DeMicco, c/o St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, PA 18103.

Published in the Morning Call on 11/25/2008

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Dear John,

I believe that Bonnie is a member of the Class of 1984 and her Husband Emil, is a member of the Class of 1979.

May She Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
Dear John,
I believe that her brother Brian W. MacDougall is a member of the Class of 1973.
Mike

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From: “Richard A. Lawrence” (MC1968)
Date: November 26, 2008 12:02:11 PM EST
To: “reinke, fjohn68″
Subject: Re: [ManhattanCollegeAlumni] Jasper Obit: DeMicco, Bonnie M. [MC????]

F. John,

1984 MBA according to the MC Alumni Directory

[JR: Thanks, RAL68. Much appreciated. ]

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DeMicco, Bonnie M. [MC1984]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/5byco6

[JR: This especially saddens me. A young woman, a decade plus younger than me, with a special needs child. Makes me sad to report this.]

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REPORTING LIVE FROM THE FRIENDSTER NEWS DESK
IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …

http://profiles.friendster.com/15371360

Lo, Gerry (MC1979)

“I’m nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too? Then there’s a pair of us don’t tell! They’d banish us, you know. How dreary to be somebody! How public, like a frog To tell your name the livelong day To an admiring bog!”

* Male, 52, Married

* Interested In: Friends

* Member Since: Jan 2005

* Location: Parsippany, NJ

* Hometown: New York

* College: Manhattan College

* Company: Watson Pharmaceuticals; Par Pharmaceutical, Taro Pharmaceuticals, Merck, Schering-Plough, American Cyanamid, Gillette, Johnson and Johnson

Who I Want to Meet:

Acquaintances, new friends, old pals, lost loves, guys, dolls. Like-minded people, different folks. Felix, Oscar, Bert or Ernie, AM/FM/XM/Sirius; Stern, Imus, Rush, or Franken fans. Interesting, dull, mellow, irascible, stoked, sedated, pumped, sober, jacked, wretched, tired, poor, huddled, yearning, free. Nasties, sophisticates, artistes, bums. Hot, cool, tepid, lukewarm, stone cold, smoking or non. Left, right, middle, red, blue, white, black, grey, brown, yellow, pink, lavender, boy, girl, in-between, funny, happy, ebullient, insouciant, morose, saturnine, lugubrious, sad, serious, frivolous, carnivore, vegan, profound, profane, pious, good, bad, ugly, beautiful, indifferent, sexy, sexless, young, old, cuddly, bristly, hard, soft, firm? Be seeing you

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http://www.computerworld.com/action/webcast.do?command=viewWebCastDetail&contentId=9118203&intsrc=

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This event takes place on November 18, 2008 02:00 PM ET / November 18, 2008 11:00 AM.

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Dear John,

I believe that Jim is a member of the Class of 1979.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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Gahagan, Jim [MC1979]

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http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/9/prweb1349774.htm

Millennials Can Text but Are All Thumbs When It Comes to Formal Writing

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Although punching out messages on a keyboard or wireless device seems to have replaced pen and paper for members of the backpack generation, many young adults find that instant communications have taken a toll on their ability to produce a document in formal, written English. As twenty-somethings enter the workforce and are promoted to higher levels within organizations, they may discover that their use of online chat acronyms and text messaging shorthand are of little use in business and personal communications outside their circle of millennial peers.

Harrisville, RI (PRWEB) September 23, 2008 — “E-mail and text messaging are great in terms of speed and convenience, but they’ve made a mess of written English. In an effort to save keystrokes, the rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling are often ignored,” commented Anne Webb, founder of TighterWriter.com, a new proofreading, editing, and writing service created to help the grammatically challenged of all ages. “These texting habits can all too easily creep into academic assignments and professional work, detracting from the message of the written piece and portraying the writer as inattentive to detail.” Earning a lower grade, losing a client, or being passed over for a promotion or opportunity might be the unfortunate result. The TighterWriter service makes professional editing available to academics and business professionals who understand the importance of writing that effectively communicates their ideas.

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About Anne Webb

Anne is a summa cum laude graduate of Manhattan College. She held “real” jobs in the New York metro area before trading her corporate cubicle for a home office. In both workplace scenarios, she has worked with executives who delegate editing tasks to others, suffer from dyslexia, speak English as a second language, or simply lack the time or inclination to worry about the finer points of writing. Since 1987, she has been a partner in a successful consulting practice that specializes in the needs of the publishing, graphic arts, and media industries. Satisfied clients have included Apple, Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, 3M, and Xerox, among many others. Anne is highly skilled at making the written word clear, concise, and readable for a wide variety of audiences. She has helped her associates look better in print for years. She can do the same for you.

For more information on how this service works and how Anne can help you look better in print, visit www.TighterWriter.com.

Contact:

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http://www.tighterwriter.com/aboutme.htm

A Little Obsession Can Be a Good Thing

I owe my solid foundation in English grammar and composition to the nuns who taught at my parish elementary school, where spelling bees, grammar drills, and sentence-diagramming marathons assumed near-Olympic proportions. Their insistence on strict classroom order and constant attention to detail helped elevate my genetic tendency to check and re-check into a true art form. After graduating summa cum laude from Manhattan College, I held “real” jobs in the New York metro area before trading my corporate cubicle for a home office. In both workplace scenarios, I have worked with executives who delegate editing tasks to others, suffer from dyslexia, speak English as a second language, or simply lack the time or inclination to worry about the finer points of writing.

Since 1987, I have been a partner in a successful consulting practice that specializes in the needs of the publishing, graphic arts, and media industries. Satisfied clients have included Apple, Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, 3M, and Xerox, among many others. I have extensive experience in making the written word clear, concise, and readable for a wide variety of audiences. I have helped my associates look better in print for years.

I can do the same for you.

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Dear John,

I believe tha Ann is a member of the Class of 1979.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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Webb, Anne (MC1979)

[JR: Hmmm, wonder if there is a Jasper discount?]

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http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/topic.asp?topic_id=28901

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the ancient mariner

Double Chili Cheeseburger

1693 Posts

Posted – 07/18/2008 : 21:56:46 Show Profile Reply with Quote

Tara—those are funny all right –tending bar must have a lot of funny stories.

And some not so funny, I’ll bet !!!!

My lovely Mary was standing on a corner in London waiting for a bus when a high school classmate walked up and said–Are you Mary McLoughlin ?? It had been 40 years.

I went to Mass in upstate NY and thought the priest looked familiar, after Mass he came looking for me–we had been classmates at Manhattan College. Again 40 years had gone by.

You never know do you ????

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[JR: Any thoughts?]

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Dear John,

Mary may be a member of the Class of 1979.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. But who is the ‘double chili cheeseburger? The great unsolved mystery of Jasperdom. Yeah, I know: Get A Life!]

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McLoughlin, Mary [MC1979]

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http://yonkersinsider.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/news-from-paul-feiner-21

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July 21, 2008
News from Paul Feiner.
Filed under: Paul Feiner — wielandheusler @ 10:45 pm

I am planning to request a meeting with the county to discuss the possibility of using Sprain Lake as a site for a boathouse for Greenburgh and Yonkers. Sprain Lake is a beautiful lake – not used by the community. Part of the lake is located within the town of Greenburgh. I am suggesting that the county open the lake up to rowing, kayaking and canoeing on a trial basis this fall on selected dates. Manhattan College is interested in this initiative and might be interested in either purchasing or renting space. This could generate revenue for Westchester County, reduce our taxes and provide enhanced recreation for students and adults. Yonkers City Council President Chuck Lesnick has been pushing for recreation boating on the Sprain for years. I believe that the concept deserves support and follow up. It’s unfortunate that this lake is not being taken advantage of.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

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Dear Mr. Feiner.

Thank you for meeting with me the other day regarding the use of the Sprain Lake as a site for a boathouse for the Greenburgh and Yonkers communities. Rowing is expanding exponentially across the country and additional facilities are desperately needed.

When I started rowing at Manhattan College in the late 1970’s, college programs and the New York Athletic Club were the only two options for someone looking to row. I was fortunate enough to earn a spot at the NYAC and was able to continue after college but when I stopped competing, there was no place to row for recreation.

Recently, two new programs have been started, one on the Harlem River and the other on Glenn Island and I have been able to return to the sport. These programs are open to both high school students and masters level rowers and are having a positive impact for many children. Both of these programs are open to all comers and also provide community outreach programs for children with limited means. However, these programs are also almost full to capacity in the number of rowers they can accommodate.

The Sprain Lake has the potential to be a world class course. It is long and wide enough and is not tidal. I think that the entrance to the lake at Jackson Ave would be ideal since there is ample land available for parking and a boathouse without encroaching on private residents. Traffic would also not be a big issue especially since most programs are run early in the morning and immediately after school thereby avoiding rush hour traffic.

I have spoken to several rowing clubs and they are all excited about the possibility of another place to row and race. I would like to enlist your help in organizing a mini regatta in the fall to assess the suitability of the course. The teams invited would provide their own equipment, launches and the officials to create a safe environment for the rowers. We would also try to get the race certified by the US Rowing Association for insurance purposes.

I know that you will do all you can to help this happen and I look forward to working with you to make this dream come true.

Sincerely,
Vinny Houston

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7/29

Dear John,

Vinny is a member of the Class of 1979 and was a great rower for Manhattan.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

[JR: But begging a politician to use money stolen from the taxpayers is never "acceptable". Has to be a better way!]

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Houston, Vinny (MC1979)

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Manhattan College Alumni on LinkedIn
From:
Carl G. Fsadni
Contact:

Date:
July 8, 2008
To:
John Reinke
Category:
Get back in touch
Status:
Pending

Note: You and Carl G. share a mutual connection.
This is your invitation to join the Manhattan College Alumni on LinkedIn.

http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/111060/25DBF635D8B1

Please pass this along to other fellow Jaspers!

Thanks!

Carl G. Fsadni
Class of 79

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[JR: Another LinkedIn gorup for alums.]

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