Clambake 2008 Brenda Gamba and Cheryl Antonacci did a wonderful job organizing this years clambake.  We were blessed with perfect weather to go along with the great food and fun.  PJC would first like to thank this years sponsors: Advanced Chemical & Refining Inc., George H. Fuller & Sons Co., Inc., Imperial Smelting & Refining Company, Jewelers Shipping Association, Kelley Metals Corporation, Johnson Matthey, Inc., LDC, Inc., P-Craft Jewelry Manufacturing, Parker Manufacturing Corporation and Roland & Whytock Co., Inc.  We would also like to thank the PJC members for supporting the event and look forward to seeing you all at the 2nd annual Steak Fry and Cigar Smoker which will take place on August 21st at the East Greenwich Yacht Club. Image:  2008 SPRING LUNCHEON The 2008 Spring Luncheon, held at Kirkbrae Country Club, brought PJC members and guest together for good food and friendly conversations.  Following the lunch, event chair Keith Marsello introduced the guest speaker Vincent "Buddy" Cianci to the crowd of close to 100.  Buddy entertained the audience with funny stories of his time in office and on talk radio.  The mood turned more serious when the topic shifted to the state of the State and what obstacles Rhode Island and the city of Providence is facing.  The former Mayor of Providence then brought back the laughter to the audience by ending with some of his old commercials from past campaigns and then showing the out takes that went along with the finished product.  All in all it was a beautiful day with some engaging commentary. Image:  ANNUAL MEETING On Tuesday February 12th the annual meeting was held at the HI-Hat restaurant. Before the worlds shortest business meeting, Bob Steadman presented this years donation to Ms. Amanda McMullen of Meeting Street School. After the presentation new president Peter Manickas announced the new board members James Atamian and Ralph Gianfrancesco. Peter then announced the club was solvent and opened the bar.   2007 HOLIDAY PARTY A Currier & Yves Christmas setting at the Agawam Hunt Club was the place for this year's Holiday party.  A festive night featuring great food and drink with wonderful friends and associates put us all in the holiday spirit.  Thanks Cheryl and John for a great event. 2007 HARVEST BALL This year's Harvest Ball was held at the Towers in Narragansett.  The night included splendid food, cocktails and music.  Thanks to Brenda and Cheryl for a fabulous event. Golf Tournament The Providence Jewelers Club would like to thank the Bank of Nova Scotia, a division of ScotiaMocatta  for their generous  sponsorship. There was some outstanding team golf played with the team of David Cappuccino, Andy Foult, Neal Boyer and Greg Corbett recording a best ball score of 70 gross.  The team of Walter Koczan, Dan Donovan, Robert Morcetti and Andy Sweet  with a net score best ball of 53. There were also some great raffle prizes awarded after a wonderful meal.  Thanks Keith and Vin for a super job.   New Event-2007 Steak Fry/Smoker at EGYC Fun filled evening. Beautiful weather and everyone had a great time.  The steaks were great and for smokers the cigar's were well chosen. Clambake 2007  Ed DeCristofaro and Brenda Gamba did a great job in organizing another sucessful clambake at Francis Farm.  The food and weather were perfect! Also a huge thank-you to this years sponsors:  Citizens Bank, Conley Casting, ESP Global, George Fuller and Son, Jewelers Shipping Assoc., Parker Manufacturing, Kelley Metals, LDC Inc., and The Jewelers Board of Trade.