The appointment of Thomas J. Giardino, traffic manager of the Marchessini Steamship Lines, as general chairman for the Rudder Club's "Fifth Annual International Maritime Night Dinner" was announced by Donald Quinn, vice-president of Boise-Griffin Steamship Co. and commodore of the club.
Mr. Giardino said that, as in the past, this is the evening dedicated to honor the top executives of the steamship lines, both American and foreign, serving the Port of New York.
The dinner will be held on Wednesday evening, March 12, in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel St. George, Brooklyn, New York.
Tickets are $14.00 each, gratuities included, and reservations may be obtained from Anthony D'Ambrosio, president of Atlantic Coast Industries (UL. 8-8910) or Robert Hannon of Marchessini Lines (WH. 3-7550).