Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
- Albert Einstein

The Mattacola Law Firm strongly believes in contributing to the community in which you live and work. Greg Mattacola commits his time and company's resources to several worthy community endeavors:

• Rome Rotary Club, Immediate Past President; member of Board of Directors
• Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, Chairman, member of Board of Directors
• Rome Sports Hall of Fame, Member - Board of Directors
• Ava Dorfman Senior Center, Vice President

	Riding for Missing Children On May 16th, I will be taking part in The Ride For Missing Children for the fourth year. It is a 100 mile bike ride throughout the Mohawk Valley, to raise awareness and to fund missing children posters. Every penny we raise goes to fund those posters. If any of you are inclined to help me reach my goal of $500 I would be grateful as would NCMEC. Checks can be made out to NCMEC-NY/Mowhak Valley and mailed to me. Thank you.
	Presenting a City of Rome tie to Ken Tompkins, the new Regional Director for the Empire State Development Office in Utica.
	Support the Arts! The Mattacola Firm proudly supports local cultural events – we view this as a job requirement. Come join us as we sponsor: Sculpture Space's Works In Progress Reception Monday, March 24th • 5-7 pm with work by: Cement Bagot, Paris, FR • John Osorio-Buck, Boston MA Patrick Grenier, Hoboken, NJ • Rachel Hayes, Richmond, VA Kathy Stecko, Brooklyn, NY
	Mo' Java! At the ribbon cutting for Spressos in the Griffis Business Park. There can never be enough good coffee in this world!
	Congratulations to Dave and Sarah Engelbert on 100 years in business!
	The Rome Chamber of Commerce The Rome Chamber of Commerce hosted Congressman Michael Arcuri for its annual information Breakfast in early January. Congressman Arcuri updated the 200 attendees on legislation of interest and other topics that could affect the Mohawk Valley.