Portuguese-American Federation, Inc.
P. O. Box 694, Bristol, R. I. 02809
United States of America 

Non-profit organization 501 (C) (3) with
membership throughout the United States of America

Emblem of the Portuguese-American Federation, Inc

On a pure white field the great circle of 50 stars representing the 50 American States forms the Strength that binds together the two Countries. This also symbolizes the world and the great discoveries that were made by the Portuguese navigators.  Within the great circle of 50 stars is the coat of arms of Portugal and the United States, all together emblazed with the Order of Christ or rather “The Order of the Cross of Christ”, symbolizing the wisdom and culture of Portugal.  Our past President Architect Albert Costa did this emblem 

Aims and Purposes of the Portuguese-American Federation, Inc.
  We are a charitable, educational and cultural organization

How to become a member: Portuguese or non-Portuguese speaking people, 18 years old or over, and organizations, who are interested in the aims and purposes of the P. A. F. can apply for membership:

• -Individual = $15 per year

• -Husband and wife = $20 

• -Organizational = $20

• -Century Club = $100

• -Ten years Century Club  constitutes Life Membership 

• -Life Membership = $1000

Officers for the year 2000

 President:                      Charles Laranjo, Newport, RI

First Vice-President:       Maria Lindia, East Providence, RI

Second Vice-President: Manuel Silveira, Taunton, MA

Recording Secretary:     Attorney Orlando De Abreu,  Taunton, MA

Treasurer:                      John C. Baxter, M. D.

Executive Secretary:      Helen Mathew, Middletown, RI  

Directors:

•             Robert Arruda, DML, Bristol, RI 

•             Rachael Sousa Baxter, Providence, RI 

•             Manuel Luciano da Silva, M. D. , Bristol, RI 

•             Claire Pimentel, Middletown, RI 

•            Sylvester Sylvia, New Bedford, MA

2000 Directors of the
Portuguese American Federation, Inc.

Click on individual photo's for a larger view

Standing: Attorney Orlando De Abreu, Charles Laranjo, Sylvester Sylvia,  Dr. Jophn Baxter, Manuel Silveira. Sitting: Claire Pimentel, Maria Lindia, Rachael Baxter and Helen Mathew

Charles Laranjo opening the 34th Annual Congress at the Salve Regina University, November 13, 1999

 Attorney Orlando De Abreu reading the minutes of the last Congress

Dr. John Baxter reading the Treasurer's report

Joseph Fernandes presenting a color photo the ship "Sagres" to former U. S. Senator Claiborne Pell at the 34th Annual Congress of the Federation  at Salve Regina University, during the banquet on November 13, 1999. 

The theme of this Congress was to pay homage to Senator Pell because he has always been a true
 friend of the Portuguese Americans and of all things concerning the Portuguese  the Culture and History.

Past Presidents of the Portuguese American Federation, Inc.
The Federation was founded in Bristol, RI, July 1st, 1965
Incorporated December 6, 1974 in the State of Rhode Island 

Founders:

• Manuel Luciano da Silva, M.D.

• Robert  C. Arruda, D.M.L.

• Nelson D. Martins, PH.D. 

Past Presidents:

• 1966-67 Joseph E. Fernandes, Norton, Mass.

• 1968-69 Judge Arthur A. Carrellas, Newport, R. I.

• 1970-71 Dr. Manuel Luciano da Silva, Bristol, R. I.

• 1972-73 Sylvester Sylvia, New Bedford, Mass.

• 1974-75 Dr. Julio V. d’Oliveira, Warwick, R. I.

• 1976-77 Mary Ida Sousa, Bristol, R. I.

• 1978-79 Albert Costa, Waban, Mass.

• 1980-81 José Gonçalves, Roxbury, Mass.

• 1982-83 Gilbert Camille, East Providence, R. I.

• 1984-85 Mary Alice Post, Kingston, Mass.

• 1986-87 Dr. Robert C. Arruda, Bristol, R. I.

• 1988-89 Dr. Manuel Luciano da Silva, Bristol, R. I.

• 1990-91 Sylvester Sylvia, New Bedford, Mass.

• 1992     Dr. Odete Amarelo, Fall River, Mass.

• 1993     Silvano Silva, East Providence, R. I.

• 1994-95 Afonso da Silva, Bristol, R. I.

• 1996-97 Theresa LaBonte, West Warwick, R. I.

• 1998-2000 - Charles Laranjo, Newport, RI

Scholarship Recipients of the
Portuguese-American Federation

• 1993

• Michael S. Leonard, Taunton, Mass.

• John E. Ferreira, Portsmouth, R. I.

• 1994

• Adrienne E. O’Connell, Rehoboth, Mass.

• Jeffrey Barba, Warwick, R. I.

• 1995

• Jennifer R. Pacquin, Somerset, Mass.

• Jaime L. Leonard, Taunton, Mass.

•  1996

• Stacey Jean Souza, West Warwick, R. I.

• Nelson Matos, Taunton, Mass.

Who May Apply:  Applicants must be sons or daughters, niece-nephews, grandnieces/grandnephews, grand-children, great grandchildren of individual or organizational federation members who have been members in good standing for at least 2 years prior to the date of application. 

For members without family and member organizations, one applicant of their choice may apply. Organizational applications must be signed by the President and Secretary of said organization. 

 Two scholarships are awarded in the amount of $250. These scholarships are intended for current high school seniors who are continuing their education during the academic year following their high school graduation. 

Honor Roll of the Portuguese- American Federation, Inc.

Lifetime Member:  Joseph E. Fernandes  

• Honorary Members :

• Manuel Luciano da Silva, M. D.

• Dr. Robert C. Arruda

• Dr. Nelson Dias Martins

• Mary Ida Sousa

• Sylvester Sylvia

• Rt. Rev.Msgr. Luiz G. Mendonça

Honorees of the Portuguese American Federation, Inc.
Presented to those people who have performed services beyond
 and above their regular profession or employment.

• 1980

• Vance Eckersley, New Bedford, Mass

• Mary Ida Sousa, Bristol, R. I.

• Mary Pimental, Tiverton, R, I.

• Sr. Adelaide Canelas-SSD, Providence, R. I.

• Sr. Aurora Avelar, New Bedford, Mass.

• Maria C. Ferro, New Bedford, Mass.

• Dr. José Figueiredo, Hudson, Mass.

• Mary Louise Orcutt, New Bedford, Mass.

• John Silvia, Somerset, Mass.

• Afonso Gil Mendes Ferreira, Taunton, Mass.

• Manuel Coutinho, Swampscutt, Mass.

• Theodore Sousa, New Bedford, Mass.

• 1981

• António Alberto Costa, Washington, D. C.

• Anna Borges, Somerset, Mass.

• John Gonsalves, Taunton, Mass.

• Dr. Rose Borges, Taunton, Mass.

• Paul Carreiro, Bristol, R. I.

• Sr. Leonora Castro-SSD, Bristol, R. I.

• Emma Andrade, Taunton, Mass.

• Gil Santos, Fairhaven, Mass.

• Rev. Fr. José da Silva Ferreira, Cambridge, Mass.

• João Lopes da Costa, Fall River, Mass.

• Alfred Cross, Plymouth, Mass.

• Center For Asssitance to Immigrants,

• New Bedford, Mass.

• Clube Madeirense S. S. Sacramento, New Bedford, Mass.

• 1982

• Manuel L. da Silva, M. D.. Bristol, R. I.

• Sr. Marie J. Cranshoff-SSD, Providence, R. I.

• Frank Baptista, Somerset, Mass.

• João Teixeira Medeiros, Fall River, Mass.

• Otilia Sylvia, New Bedford, Mass.

• Monte Pio Luso-American Corp., New Bedford, Mass.

• 1983

• Sr. Maria Isabel Franco-SSD, Taunton, Mass.

• Mr. Eduino Pereira, East Providence, R. I.

• Frank V. Mattos, Somerset, Mass.

• Francisco Oliveira, New Bedford, Mass.

• Portuguese Beneficial Assn. D. Luis Filipe, Bristol, R. I.

• 1984

• Antonio J. Cardoso, Esq., Lexington, Mass.

• Judge Arthur Carrellas, Newport, R. I.

• 1985

• Truman Taylor, New Bedford, Mass.

• All Past Presidents were presented

• with a plaque for their services rendered.

• 1986

• Judge Antonio São Bento, East Providence, R. I.

• Judge Lillian Almeida, Cumberland, R. I.

• Luis D. Martins, Bristol, R. I.

• Albertina Pacheco, Fall River, Mass.

• Dr. David Gouveia, Taunton, Mass.

•   1987

• Judge Ernest C. Torres, East  Greenwich, R. I

• Mary C. Roderiques, Middletown, R. I.

• Mary Pacheco, West Warwick, R. I.

• Dr. Antone Oliveira, Rehoboth, Mass.

• Dr. Alfred R. Rego, Bristol, R. I.

• Clemente Ramos, Fall River, Mass.

• 1988

• Theresa LaBonte, West Warwick, R. I.

• Rev. Luciano Pereira, Fall River, Mass.

• Julia Morgan, Newport, R. I.

• William R. Silva, Taunton, Mass.

• Zelia Pacheco, East Providence, R. I.

• 1989

• George S. Arruda. Fall River, Mass.

• Rt. Rev. Luiz  G. Mendonça, Somerset, Mass.

• Cecilia Rose, Taunton, Mass.

• Abel Francisco, Riverside, R.I.

• Afonso M. da Silva, Bristol, R. I.

• 1990

• Mayor Carlton Viveiros, Fall River, Mass.

• Ida Baptiste, Taunton, Mass.

• Jose Castelo, Acushnet, Mass

• Bristol Phoenix, Bristol, R. I.

• Gilbert Camille, East Providence, R. I.

• 1991

• Sociedade Cultural Acoriana, Fall River, Mass.

• Mike Davis, Warren, R. I.

• Manuel J. Raposa, Portsmouth, R. I.

• Manuel Ferreira, North Dighton, Mass.

• Jose Teixeira Sr., New Bedford, Mass.

• 1992

• Cecilia Rita, West Warwick, R. I.

• George Mendonça, Portsmouth, R. I.

• Mary Correia, New Bedford, Mass.

• Carmen Sousa, Taunton, Mass.

• Raymond Silvia, Fall River, Mass.

• 1993

• Manuel S. Garcia, East Providence, R. I.

• Rose Rodrigues, Middletown, R. I.

• Delilah Martins, No. Dartmouth, Mass.

• Rev. Fr. Reinaldo Cardoso, West Warwick, R. I.

• Rodrigo Manuel Betterncourt, Barrington, R. I.

• 1994

• Evelyn Almeida, Fall River, Mass.

• Frederico Pacheco, Bristol, R. I.

• Mercedes S. Coulombe, Ed.D., Newport, R. I.

• Antonio D. Pimental, West Warwick, R. I.

• RT. Rev. Msgr Luiz G. Mendonça, New Bedford, Mass.

• 1995

• Raul Benevides, Fall River, Mass.

• Armando Medeiros, East Providence, R. I.

• Benjamin Leander, West Warwick, R. I.

• Vincent Fernandes, New Bedford, Mass.

• Ronald LaBonte, West Warwick, R. I.

• 1996

• Gerald Fitta, West Warwick, R. I.

• Manuel Brandão, Woonsocket, R. I.

• Frances Sylvia Gracia, Fall  River, Mass.

• Cinira Faria, Providence, R. I.

• 1998

• António Ávila, Bristol, RI

• Humberto Miguel de Medeiros Sousa, Fall River

• António Matos, Bristol, RI 

“Portuguese Around Us”
A Weekly Television Programs in English
Sponsored by the Portuguese American Federation, Inc. Since 1970 - through the present
Produced first by Channel TV 6 New Bedford, Massachusetts, from 1970 until 1990.

 Since  1990  our productions have been done by  Full Channel TV, with Studios in Warren, Rhode Island  under the management of Mike Davis and the President  and owner of the TV Station, Mr. John Donofrio.   All the Moderators and guests have contributed their time and talent free of charge. They do it for love of the Portuguese-American Culture.

•      Moderators:

• Walter Hackett, writer

• Steven Tegu, Ph.D.

• John Maciel, Esq.

• Dr. Julio V. d’Oliveira

• Albert Costa, Architect

• Rachel  Sousa Baxter

• Dorothy Dos Reis Gauthier, Ph.

• Mary Alice Post

• Odete Amarelo, Ph.D.

• Sylvester Sylvia

• Mary Ida Sousa

• Theresa Verdadeiro LaBonte

• Robert  C. Arruda, D.M.L.

• Manuel Luciano da Silva, M. D.

• António Ávila

"Portuguese Around Us Cook Book"
This book is written in English. We are now on our 13th printing!
This is the best gift  you can give  to  your  friends and families

How did  this book come about?  As a result of the TV production dedicated to informing the general public about the Portuguese cuisine.  A committee of former moderators was formed. Due to the success and popularity of these programs a decision was made to compile the recipes into a book.  This book contains all the recipes that were presented in the  popular series:  

“The Portuguese Around Us”  You  can order a copy of this Cook  Book  by forwarding  a check of  $10.00 (postage and handling included - Price is subject to change) 

Mail to:
Portuguese-American Federation, Inc.
P. O. 694 Bristol, R. I. 
02809-0694

1965-  Juy 1, 1965 - Founding Day - Guiteras School, Bristol, RI

 9-18-1966 - Stonehill  College, No. Easton, MA. 

9-17-67 - New Bedford Hotel, New Bedford, MA.

9-29-68 - Hotel Elton on the Green, Waterbury, Conn.

9-27-69 - Mother of Hope Novitiate,  (Saturday)

Portsmouth; Viking Hotel, Newport, R. I. (Sunday)

10-12-70 - Plymouth Memorial Hall, Plymouth, MA.

9-18-71 - Slater Hilton Hotel, Boston, MA.

10-20-72 - Thad’s Restaurant, New Bedford, MA.

10-28-73 - USS Battleship, Fall River, MA.

10-26-74 - SMU - No. Dartmouth, MA.

10-26-75 - Roger Williams College, Bristol, R. I.

10-24-76 - White’s Restaurant, No. Westport, MA.

10-16-77 - Condessa Restaurant, Somerset, MA.

10-22-78 - Wheaton College, Norton, MA.

10-21-79 - Condessa Restaurant, Somerset, MA.

10-19-80 - Sheraton Islander Inn, Newport, R. I.

10-18-81 - Whites On the Watappa, Westport, MA

10-17-82 - S.M.U.  North Dartmouth, MA

10-16-83 - Roger  Williams College, Bristol, R. I.

10-21-84 - Venus de Milo Restaurant, Swansea, Ma.

10-26-85 - Sheraton Plymouth Inn, Plymouth, MA.

10-26-86 - Ramada Inn, Seekonk, MA

10-25-87 - Bristol Motor Lodge, Bristol, R. I.

10-30-88 - Taunton Sports Club, Taunton, MA.

10-26-89 - Coachman Restaurant, Tiverton, R. I.

10-28-90 - Seaport Inn, Fairhaven, Ma.

10- 2-91 - Green Valley Country Club, Portsmouth, R. I.

10-25-92 - King Philip Inn, Bristol, R. I.

11-14-93 - Ramada Inn, Seekonk, MA.

11-6-94 -  Seaport Inn, Fairhaven, MA.

11-12-95 - Green Valley Country Club, Portsmouth, R. I.

11-3-96 - Evelyn’s Villa, West Warwick, R. I.

 11-8-98 - Taunton Eagles Soccer Club, Taunton, MA

11-13-99 -Salve Regina University, Newport, RI