PVIAA reorganizes officers for 2019
The Panther Valley Irish American Association recently reorganized their officers for the 2019 year. The PVIAA has been in existence for 72 years and is a benevolent association that directs their charitable donations to local people in need. Sitting from left are Treasurer Michael McCall, Sergeant-at-Arms James Crampsie and Secretary Paul McArdle. Standing are Vice President Tommy Jones, President Eric Filer, and Assistant Treasurer Michael Crampsie. Second Vice President Ryan O’Gurek is not pictured. The association will hold its annual fundraiser and St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a banquet honoring this year’s Shamrock Award recipient John McArdle at the Hilltop Community Center in Summit Hill starting at 5 p.m. March 17. To purchase an advertisement in the banquet program or to acquire tickets to attend the event, contact any of the following members: Paul McArdle Jr. at PaulMcArdle74@gmail.com or 570-956-8705; Bob Crampsie, 570-645-7621; Emmett McCall, 570-645-2093; or Michael McCall, 570-778-8841. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO