Shane Hanlon announced that the last officiating training seminar of the 2002-2003 season will take place at Ice Works in Aston, PA on Saturday, March 29. Registration is open to new officials and returning officials eligible for Levels 1 or 2 who have not already attended a seminar.

The seminar will begin at 9:00am, with check in for pre-registered attendees beginning at 8:30. No walk-up registrations will be accepted. The seminar will conclude at around 5:00pm.

To register, go to our on-line seminar registration system and follow the directions.

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Joe Franchetti sent us an announcement of a fundraiser for Ed O'Donnell's family that will take place on Saturday, March 1, in Mantua, NJ. According to the announcement Joe sent us:

Please join us in remembering Ed O'Donnell. We are hosting a benefit in memory of Ed O'Donnell and would love for all to attend.

Date: Saturday, March 1, 2003

Time: 7pm - 11pm

Place: Incarnation Church Hall, Main St. (off of Route 45), Mantua, NJ

Tickets are $30 per person / $50 per couple in advance, or $35 per person at the door. For more information read the flyer posted on AAHArefs or contact Joe Franchetti at jfran@verizon.net.

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On January 10, 2003, Edward J. O'Donnell of Mullica Hill, NJ, had a heart attack and died while officiating a high school ice hockey game in Pennsauken, NJ. A number of Atlantic District Officials have asked how they can help the family. If you are interested in making a financial contribution, they can be sent to:

The O'Donnell Children's College Fund
c/o Commerce Bank
P.O. Box 729
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062

Contributions may also be made at any Commerce Bank location in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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