2008 Scholarship Winners

They each received a check for $1,000.00 from the Campello Business Association. "Congratulations  Lisa M. Flaherty & Nicholas W. Poliseno "

Ron called the meeting to order.

Noel Barbosa and Ray St Germain could not attend today’s meeting so there was no secretary’s or treasurer’s reports.

New Business

Councilor Eaniri came and spoke briefly to the association members present.

The Campello Scholarship Committee was reappointed. Ron has a number of applications.

A request was made by the Brockton Police Leadership Council for $150.00 to help fund the cost of the tent they use at the Brockton Fair for their Public Safety Booth.

Motion was made and carried to donate $150.00 to them.

At the request of Ray St. Germain, a request for $100.00 to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

Motion was made and carried to donate $100.00 to them.

Our guest speaker was Ken Platter of AFLAC Insurance.

Mr. Platter discussed the many insurance programs he offers to businesses which can then be offered to their employees who can pay for the programs with pre-tax dollars.

He discussed the benefits of offering these programs to employees and the added benefit of employee retention when provided with such benefits.

Mr. Platter gave an AFLAC duck to Officer Tom Robinson, Officer Robinson is our community policing officer during the 4pm -12am shift.

Old Business

We need to get the remainder of the tree brackets installed. Al Gazerro offered to help and suggested the Association get hold of an electric jack hammer to help facilitate installation.

Also, a number of brackets have been damaged and need to be replaced.

Meeting Adjourned

An excellent Lunch was provided by Harry Reed of Reed’s Ultimate Breafast. With a nice cake for dessert.

Minutes from our last meeting March 11, 2008 held at the Emanuel house residence.

Elections were held and the following people were nominated and elected:

Chairman Ronald Bethoney

Vice Chair Davis Scudder

Secretary Noel Barbosa

Treasurer Raynold St Germain

Directors Martin Conboy, Gary Leonard, Valerie Loumis, Robert Parella, Vincent Zibelli

This month our guest speakers were Mayor James Harrington and Police Chief William Conlon. It was a very informative meeting for members about the crime issues in the Campello area.

The Chief spoke about crime in the city and the State police that are currently assigned to the city. He stated the State Police are assigned to the city as their regular assignment and not on overtime. The Chief stated the Brockton Police Dept has a good relationship with the State Police and he is happy to have them here.

Mayor Harrington discussed the current budget woes and that he is committed to not laying off any police officers and perhaps even hiring a few later in the year.

The Mayor also spoke of a program being run out of City Hall to get kids summer jobs. The Mayor asked if any business could, to hire a teen for the summer. He also said that the program could offer some businesses that hire a teen, another teen at no cost.

We had a great turn out along with Councilor Dennis Eaniri. Also present were our community police officers crime watch was discussed in the neighborhood. The meeting was adjourned at 1 pm

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11 2008 at 12:00 Noon.
Location: Emmanuel House Residence, 25 E. Nilsson St. Brockton
Conference room

We hope to see you there!
Our guest speakers will be

MAYOR JAMES E. HARRINGTON
Chief William K. Conlon

This is an important meeting. We all need to help the Brockton Police with crime in our area. We need to find out what we can do to help as business owners and associate members.

Graffiti is showing up again in Campello, please report it so it can be removed. Get it cleaned up by reporting any graffiti or tagging to the:

Graffiti Hotline
(508) 586-2348

It is election time again and if you want any position please show up.

Support our organization and businesses in Campello. If you are not a member you should consider becoming one.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting and please bring your ideas!

Sincerely Directors

February 2008 Meeting Minutes

Campello Business Association MeetingFebruary 12, 2007  7:00pm

Held at the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center

Ron called the meeting to order. 

Noel could not attend tonight’s meeting so there was no secretary’s report Ray St Germain gave the treasures report.

Report was accepted. 

Councilor Eaniri was present. 

The owners of Triple M Movers on East Market St asked the Councilor about getting East  Market St paved. The Councilor stated the street was outside his ward but he would forward their concerns to Councilor Studenski. He then discussed the procedures of getting a road repaired and the funding.  Ron Bethoney then closed the meeting and turned it over to Lou Brambilla of the Health Center. Lou explained how they had out grown their old location and needed the expanded space. 

He explained how the old center was only 10,000 sq. ft. and they now have 58,000 sq. ft. Sue Joss, the Health Center director then explained that 42% of the people that come to the facility don't speak English and that the majority of  their employees speak more than one language.

Sue also discussed how they have over 15,000 patients and have more then 67,000 office visits per year.Sue Joss and Lou Brambilla then led a tour of the facility. We toured all floors of the facilty. Administration, pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Adult care and urgent care. Sue explained how the Urgent Care facility is very busy and expanding daily. She also discussed patient needs for dental care.In the administration area she discussed how records are now kept electronically.

Sue discussed that one of their biggest problems is finding Doctors. As summer arrives many doctors leave and leave a hole in their ability to provide care with out extended periods of time between appointment. 

Sue and Lou can certainly be proud of the new facility and the services they provide.

January 2008 Meeting Minutes

Minutes from our last meeting January 8 2008 held at the Italian kitchen Restaurant. This month we had no guest speakers it was a social meeting for members to meet with each other.We had a great turn out along with Councilors Linda Balzotti, Dennis Eaniri, Paul Studenski, & Todd PettiAlso present were our community police officers and alarm systems were discussed about an issue in the neighborhood.We also talked about the rising amount of abandoned houses and buildings in the city being stripped of copper and fixtures. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm

Director's Message 2008

Greetings Campello Business Members and Associates.

We hope everybody enjoyed bringing in the year 2008.

We want to wish all of the Campello Business members and associates a prosperous and healthy New Year.

This meeting will be a social meeting to meet with other Campello business members and associates.

Please bring a Campello business person that is not a member with you as a guest.

Also please bring your thoughts and ideas on moving the Campello Business Association forward for the year 2008.
Example: guest speakers, beautification, graffiti removal, lots cleaned, etc.

NOTE: Time change. Our next meeting will be held on January 8, 2008 at
7:00 p.m. in the Italian Kitchen Restaurant. If you wish to eat, please arrive at 6:00 and order off the menu on your own.

Don’t forget our elections will be held in March 2008 and if you are seeking a position as an officer please let us know so we can put you on the ballet.

We would like to thank all of our members for their support in the past and hope that it will continue, as our scholarship is very important to the two students in the Campello area every year.

Sincerely
The Directors

October 2007 Meeting Minutes

Our last meeting was held at the Emmanuel House Residence 25 East Nilsson Street Campello.

Our guest speakers were Valerie Lomus Admissions Director from the Emmanuel House Residence gave us a great presentation about the Emmanuel House Residence.

We also had Mayor Jim Harrington and Chief William Conlon giving us an update on the crime statistics and how the new systems will work, an outstanding presentation by both men.

September 2007 Meeting Minutes

Mayor James Harrington gave us a great presentation on the summit meeting about the economic development and Brockton's future!

Happy Birthday  Campello Keith Coal & Oil Co Inc. 100th birthday 74 Plain St. Campello Ma.  (508) 587-2139

We would like to thank Louis Brambilla for his donation toward our scholarship fund.

We  welcomed our new members

• Fat Mikes BBQ   880 Main St Campello (508) 588-5122
• Lynch's Tow Service 1200 Montello St Campello (508) 586-7577
• Cindy's Kitchen 40 Industrial Blvd Campello (508) 583-2995 

We had a great turn out

2007 Scholarship Winners

They each received a check for $1,000.00 from the Campello Business Association. "Congratulations  Felicia Elizabeth Sharp & Nicholas King "

Scholarship winners announced.

Congratulations to: