The annual election for the positions on the TFT Parade Board of Directors was held on Sunday, February 21, 2010.  This election marked the beginning of staggered two year terms for the Board members.

       We welcome our new President Lester Fortier, our new Vice-President Mike Lisciandrello, and our new P.R. and Northside Directors and  Brian Kosinski and Dennis Saunders.  We want to thank our retiring Board members, President Santo Procenti and By-laws Director Dale Branske.  We thank Tom Dertz, Dave Weinbrecht, Debbie Giampa, and Jim Fanello for accepting the nominations for their respective positions.  We also thank our team of ballot counters, Janet Malpede, Pat Quinn, Terrie Wilson, Dale Branske, and Joe Ziman. 

 Here are the results of the 2010 TFT Election:

President- Lester Fortier-156 votes

Vice -President-Mike Lisciandrello-77 votes;  Tom Dertz-56 votes;  Dave Weinbrecht-36 votes

Secretary-Peggy Estes-148 votes

Treasurer-Janet Malpede-152 votes

Public Relations-Brian Kosinski-153 votes

Sergeant at Arms-Mike Dudzik-156 votes

Parade Coordinator-Joy Black-70 votes;  Debbie  Giampa-59 votes;  Jim Fanello-39 votes

Northside Coordinator-Dennis Saunders-152 votes

Product Coordinator-Joe Ziman-138 votes

    There was a large number of write-in candidates, including; Ari Gold, Santo Procenti, Tom Dertz, Joy Black, Dale Branske, Pat Oosterman, Brian Kosinski, Rosie Nicolias, Mike Lisciandrello, Bob Kucera, Pat Quinn, Jerry Kuczera, Mike Dudzik, Joe Mama, Mickey Mouse, Oprah Winfrey, Roadrunner, Butterfly, Betty Loren Maltese,  Anybody Else, and Needs Improvement.

Here's to our new Board and a great 2010.