Men of La Salle
Welcome
Welcome to the Men of La Salle Webpage!
The Men of LaSalle - 70 plus years and still rolling!
The Men of La Salle are all fathers and guardians of La Salle students. Our mission is to provide tuition for students who have lost their primary wage earner. Although it is difficult to believe, we are called upon 6-8 times every year to serve this mission.
The Men of La Salle’s social mission is to strengthen school and family bonds through shared experiences that foster camaraderie, father/son fellowship and community service. I hope you share my belief that there is a social gap between the generations, one which we must provide the guidance which will allow our boys to prevail as gentlemen.
During the school year, we meet on the first Thursday of each month to socialize. We have a light meal, catch up with old friends and make new ones, stay informed about our sons’ school days through faculty speakers and plan our future activities.
We Sponsor several Father-Son social events!
Golf Outing, Sixers and Phillies games and our most beloved Father-Son Banquet
The Men of LaSalle coordinate Service Events!
- Freshmen Branchout Day,
- Poor Man’s Supper
- Monthly visits to Face to Face in Germantown for meal preparation and service
For more than seventy years, the Men of La Salle have made the generous and unbroken commitment that no student will ever have to leave La Salle due to the death of a primary wage earning parent. Originally a “pass-the-hat” undertaking, those funds are now primarily generated from our joint efforts with the Mothers’ Club at the Auction which takes place each November.
It is most interesting to note that the majority of our Alumni contributions come from those who received some form of aid while they were here attending La Salle College High School. I call this is the Beneficiary Effect. The Beneficiary Effect is the long term results of your good deeds.
There are many reason to love La Salle it is a special collection of people and traditions. We believe the Men of La Salle epitomizes this love of community and commitment.
On behalf of the Men of La Salle,
Welcome Home!
Events & Registration
- New Father's BBQ - New Fathers BBQ - Wednesday, September 16 (Rain Date Thursday, September 17)
- Father-Son Golf Outing - Monday, October 12
- Father-Son Banquet
- Freshman Branchout Day
New Father's BBQ - New Fathers BBQ - Wednesday, September 16 (Rain Date Thursday, September 17)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Location TBD
Admission is Free
A great way for fathers to meet other fathers and learn about the La Salle community. Returning fathers can catch up with friends and learn about all of the exciting things happening this year.
Admission is free.
Questions?
Contact Scott Porreca at scott.porreca@gmail.com
Online Registration
Father-Son Golf Outing - Monday, October 12
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2020
Northampton Valley Country Club
229 Newtown-Richboro Road
Richboro, PA 18954
A Great Way for Your Son and You to Spend Columbus Day
With Friends and Classmates
Please register ASAP because the outing is limited to 128 golfers.
The Two-Person Scramble (Best Ball) Format Keeps Up the Pace of Play and
Enables Each Golfer - From Beginner to Scratch - To Shine!
$75 per Golfer
Includes:
- Putting Contest and Range Access
- 18 Holes of Golf with Cart
- Lunch
Prizes
- Closest to the Pin (Father and Son)
- Longest Drive (Father and Son)
- Low Net for Father-Son Team
Schedule
8–8:30 AM - Registration (with coffee and donuts)
8:15–9 AM - Putting Contest, Driving Range Open
9:00 AM - Shotgun Start
1:30 PM - Lunch with Prize Awards
Online Registration
Father-Son Banquet
Men of La Salle
70th Annual Father/Son Banquet
Monday, March 2, 2020
The Fuge
780 Falcon Circle
Warminster, PA 18974
5:30 pm – Check-In and Reception
6:30 pm – Dinner
$45 per person
2020 Guest Speaker
Zaire Franklin '14
Indianapolis Colts
Zaire Franklin ’14
Zaire Franklin is a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted by the Colts in the seventh round, 235th overall, of the NFL Draft in 2018. He made his NFL debut on September 9, 2018 against the Cincinnati Bengals, recording one tackle on special teams. He made his first career start at linebacker on September 23, 2018 against the Philadelphia Eagles, notching one tackle on defense and another on special teams. In his rookie season, Franklin appeared in all 16 regular season games, starting two, and recorded 29 tackles and one pass defended.
Prior to playing professional football, Franklin attended Syracuse University, where he recorded 311 career tackles over the course of 48 total games and started the final 39 games of his career. He was the second three-time captain in the history of Syracuse Football and the first since 1896. He was also a two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection.
Zaire Franklin graduated six months early with a degree in finance and was equally impressive off the field. He is an active member and former president of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity chapter at Syracuse University. He helped organize and lead campus discussions on locker-room talk and the role of fatherhood in black communities. In addition, Franklin and other fraternity brothers would regularly visit Van Duyn Elementary School in downtown Syracuse and donate new backpacks filled with school supplies.
Zaire Franklin got his start at La Salle College High School, where he was an All-Catholic and All-City selection his junior and senior year, and an All-State selection as a senior. He led the Explorers to Philadelphia Catholic League and District 12 Championships as a sophomore and junior. He also served as Senior Class President and a Kairos leader. During his junior year, Franklin lost his mother and, two months later, lost his maternal grandmother. With the passing of both of his primary caregivers, Zaire was able to continue at La Salle through funds made available by the Men of La Salle.
The Father/Son Banquet is one of La Salle’s most cherished generational traditions. It is a great opportunity to meet, share a meal and be inspired together. The banquet will include appetizers, an excellent dinner, door prizes for your sons, 50-50 raffles, and music by the Jazz Band.
If you wish to be seated with a specific group, please indicate that on your online registration form. Seating requests will be honored on a first-come basis.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Porreca at scott.porereca@gmail.com.
Freshman Branchout Day
18th Annual
Freshman Branch Out Day
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Register by Thursday, October 10, Noon
Schedule
7:30 – 8:00 am – Fathers/Guardians Register and Meet in Auditorium
8:00 am - Freshmen Report to Homeroom
8:15 am - Morning Prayer Service in Auditorium
8:30 am - Depart to Service Sites
(Transportation Provided)
1:30 pm - Small group discussion back at La Salle
(Freshmen and Dads)
2:15 pm - Dismissal
Notes: Please dress in clothes to work in and work/gardening gloves are recommended. Please pack a lunch to eat at the service sites. Each freshman and father/guardian will receive a special La Salle Branch-Out Day T-shirt to wear at the service sites.
Serving as an introduction to the culture of service, Freshman Branch Out Day provides freshmen, and their father or male guardians, the opportunity to engage in a full day of service in the greater Philadelphia area.
Freshman Branch Out Day will contribute over 1200 hours of service to some 20 social service agencies and Catholic elementary schools. Freshmen Branch Out Day serves as an introductory service learning experience, and is the only time that students are required to engage in service at La Salle. Including Branch Out day, the La Salle community contributes over 20,000 hours annually.
Registration
The Men of La Salle hosts many events throughout the academic year for fathers, male guardians, and sons. Please click on an event listed below for more details and to register online.
Upcoming Events
Calendar
Current Board and Past Presidents
Current Board
Executive Committee
President: Brian Koniers
Vice President - Board Activities: Scott Porreca '86
Vice President - Father/Son Activities: Nick Ippoliti
Vice President - Service Activities: Nick Prosperi
Vice President - Fundraising: Larry Helmick '84
Treasurer: Chris Tait
Secretary: Peter Keenan
Past President: Chris Carabello '82
Moderator: Bro. James Butler, FSC
Past Presidents
1945-1946 | William A. Whiteside* | 1980-1981 | Robert Wilkin, Jr. '58 * | |
1946-1947 | John A. Craven, Sr.* | 1981-1982 | John Carabello, DDS | |
1947-1948 | Edward B. Ganley | 1982-1983 | James Bradley '56 * | |
1948-1949 | James N. Driscoll | 1983-1984 | James Foley '56 | |
1949-1950 | James V. Morro | 1984-1985 | Kenneth Stout, DDS | |
1950-1951 | Francis B. Branagan | 1985-1986 | Peter Bossow | |
1951-1952 | Charles J.Happ | 1986-1987 | Owen Coyle* | |
1952-1953 | Fremont Levy | 1987-1988 | Lee Mullen | |
1953-1954 | Joseph K. Schmid | 1988-1989 | John J. Walls, Jr. | |
1954-1955 | Henry W. deLuca | 1989-1990 | Edward Scarcelle | |
1955-1956 | John F. Quigley | 1990-1991 | John Walker | |
1956-1957 | Isaac Gallagher | 1991-1992 | Robert Scandone | |
1957-1958 | James W. Quinn '29 * | 1992-1993 | George Forbes | |
1958-1959 | Randolph Wise | 1993-1994 | James V. Tate* | |
1959-1960 | Albert C. Hurlbrink | 1994-1995 | Harry Citrino | |
1960-1961 | James J. Canavan | 1995-1996 | Peter Vizza | |
1961-1962 | John A.Whelan '16 * | 1996-1997 | William Markman, MD '66 | |
1962-1963 | John A. Mitchell '29 * | 1997-1998 | James Noone, MD | |
1963-1964 | Joseph F. McVeigh* | 1998-1999 | Ernest Chip Behr '73 | |
1964-1965 | William J. McAnespey | 1999-2000 | William J. Bryers '73 | |
1965-1966 | Edward White* | 2000-2001 | Lloyd C. Beck Jr. '74 | |
1966-1967 | Lawrence A. Flynn* | 2001-2002 | Terry Materese | |
1967-1968 | John J. Bryers* | 2002-2003 | James McLaughlin '57 | |
1968-1969 | J. Patrick Sheehan | 2003-2004 | Charlie Carfagno | |
1969-1970 | Joseph J. McGowen* | 2004-2005 | Micky Dominick | |
1970-1971 | William B. McAuliffe '45 | 2005-2006 | John Lees | |
1971-1972 | Raymond J. Tatlow '38 | 2006-2007 | Bud Zysk | |
1972-1973 | Aloysius V. Cummings, Jr. '43 * | 2007-2008 | Tim Foley '66 | |
1973-1974 | Phillip Cassidy* | 2008-2009 | Paul Benyovszky '78 | |
1974-1975 | Gustav Widmann | 2009-2010 | Bud McGann | |
1975-1976 | Arthur Menno | 2010-2011 | John Toner '82 | |
1976-1977 | Mario Cervone* | 2011-2012 | Kevin Connor '82 | |
1977-1978 | Thaddeus J. Przybylowski | 2012-2013 | Mike Happ | |
1978-1979 | Edward Walzak | 2013-2014 | Ray Delaney | |
1979-1980 | Dominic Gatti | 2014-2015 | Walt Denny | |
1980-1981 | Robert Wilkin, Jr. - | 2015-2016 | Jim DeMerlis | |
2016-2017 | Joe McIntyre | |||
2017-2018 | Mike Marek '80 |
Volunteers
Face to Face
Project Name: Face-To-Face Fall Garden Cleanup
Date: 10/17/2020
Location: St. Vincent’s Church, 123 E. Price St. Philadelphia, PA 19144
Resources/Volunteers: 3-5 Dads/Guardians & Students
Description of tasks: Cleaning up plant beds and remove debris. Weeding, disposal etc.
Contact Nick Prosperi with any questions.