Springfield Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi named 2025 World's Largest Pancake Breakfast Honorary Chair
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The President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, John Doleva announced this year's chair successor, Commissioner Calvi, who is being recognized for seven years of service to the city and the residents of Springfield, and has over 30 years of experience in fire and emergency services. Commissioner Calvi also manages 274 firefighters, 45 emergency communications personnel, and 14 civilian employees.
Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Louis Theros, MGM Springfield President, John Sjoberg, Spirit of Springfield Chair, his colleagues from the Spirit of Springfield Board, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers are all in attendance for the announcement. Commissioner Calvi was presented with the traditional Spirit of Springfield jacket bearing his honorary title.
'I am truly honored and humbled to be asked to be Honorary Chairman of this year's World's Largest Pancake Breakfast,' said Springfield Fire Commissioner B. J. Calvi. 'Being asked to be the Honorary Chairman will not only allow me to support the great City of Springfield, but the Spirit of Springfield organization as well, and all of good work they do in the community.'
'We are pleased to honor Commissioner Calvi,' said Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt. 'He has dedicated his life to protecting others, and for the last seven years he has made Springfield a leader in fire service.'
The World's Largest Pancake Breakfast is in honor of Springfield's birthday and has been an annual tradition since 1986. This event, which has been sponsored by MGM Springfield since 2013, will be held on May 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Main Street from State Street to Bridge Street and features a hot, hearty breakfast of pancakes, bacon, coffee, juice, milk, lots of entertainment and activities, and community spirit.
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