Leadershippers to mix, mingle, jingle
Leadership Lackawanna members plan to "mix, mingle and jingle" for the holidays during a party at the Electric City Trolley Museum.
Committee members have planned a Wednesday, Dec. 12, event featuring cocktails and gourmet appetizers set to music by the Doug Smith trio.
Carolyn Augustyn, Nicole A. Barber, Chris Boettcher, Kristie Ceruti, Kay Daniels, Nick DeAntonio, Chris Eboli, Lisa Konzleman, Susan Luchko, Kristen Noll, Lorenza Perry, Lynn Volk and Michelle Williams have also added a "Things That Sparkle"-themed silent auction. This "major component" of the event includes a Dooney and Bourke handbag, diamond earrings, an Austin J. Burke painting, a diamond bracelet and a basket of bubbly.
Leadership Lackawanna is a Northeast Pennsylvania leadership development organization. Its three programs - Core, Executive, and Tomorrow's Leaders Today - are designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of emerging citizens and advanced professionals, enabling them to better serve in their organization and communities.
Stars in stripes
Marine Corps Pfc. Patrick J. Lloyd, son of Josephine Lloyd of Ogdensburg, N.J., and James Lloyd of Greentown, earned the title of Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. ... Air Force Airman Gino A. Runco graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Airman Runco is the son of Carmen Runco of Dickson City. He is a 2009 graduate of Mid Valley High School. ... Navy Seaman Recruit Thomas B. Dolphin, son of Jean M. Uffalussy of Naples, Fla., and Tom G. Dolphin of Moscow, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduating from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Seaman Recruit Dolphin received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle. He is a 2004 graduate of North Pocono High School. ... Army Pfc. Nicola W. Giordano has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga. Pfc. Giordano is the son of Mariano and Deborah Giordano of Throop.
High notes
Alfredo's Pizza Cafe, Scranton, will support the Christmas Holiday Bureau by donating 50 percent of proceeds from each tray of pizza bought Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sue Prisk, Alfredo's general manager, and Don Galacci, owner, met with Ellen Stevens and Deb Peterson of the Voluntary Action Center to discuss the project, which will benefit the program that distributes Wal-Mart gift cards to Lackawanna County families with children that meet eligibility requirements.