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FEASTOFTHESEVENFISHESDINNERDECEMBER22

Come celebrate the Christmas season at the Italian

club on Sunday December 22 with our Feast of theSeven Fishes dinner. This much anticipated feast ofthe holiday season is believed to have originated inSouthern Italy and now has become a tradition inmany parts of Italy.

This feast typically consists of seven different seafooddishes, but some Italian-American families have beenknown to celebrate with a number of more seafooddishes. This celebration commemorates the wait,the Vigilia di Natale, of the midnight birth of thebaby Jesus. At our clubhouse, we host this popularcelebration as a family event and encourage everyoneto come and enjoy a delicious meal of seven types offish and seafood, so please make your reservations

early by calling the clubhouse.

Festa dei Sette Pesci - La VigiliaGLIANTIPASTI

Vongole OriganateAlici Marinate

Tortino di GamberiClams with Oregano and Bread Crumbs,Marinated Fresh Anchovies & Crab Cake

LAPASTACavatelli con Cozze e Bianchetti

Shell Pasta with P.E.I. Mussels, White Smelt & FreshTomato

ILPIATTOFORTE

Baccala alla Vesuviana con Gamberoni alla CasalingaSicilianaBaked Cod with Capers & Tomatoes with Jumbo

Shrimp Marsala housewife-styleServed with Broccoli in Wine & Garlic

ILDOLCECannoli di Ricotta

StruffoliChocolate Chips and Orange Cannoli with Ricotta

& Christmas Honey Frittes

Pricing is $32 for members and $38 for guests. Doorsopen at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 pm.

Advance Ticket Purchase required: Click here

CELEBRATELAVIGILIADI

CAPODANNORINGINTHENEWYEARWITHYOURFRIENDS

ATTHEICD!

As the end of the year draws near, we are busy cooking,shopping, and finding time to spend with familyand friends and that means that our plans for sayingarrivederci to this year and benvenuti to the yearahead take a back seat to everything else. Make plans to

join us to say goodbye to the old and dance in the newat the Italian Club of Dallas Clubhouse for the ICDsNew Years Eve Extravaganza one of the best parties in

town! Bring your friends and family to welcome in theNew Year with a glass of Prosecco, a gourmet menu, anda joyous celebration.

Chef Tommaso will do his magic as always with mouth-watering food and when you think you cant eat anotherbite, it will be time to hit the dance floor to a DJ playing

your favorite dance music, both old and new. As theNew Year begins, youll ring it in with Italian tradition,but best of all, you will be celebrating with some of yourfavorite people from 2013, your ICD friends! Can youthink of a better way to start 2014? Stay tuned for details

Advance Ticket Purchase required: Click here

ITALIANBAKESALE-DECEMBER13

Come to the ICD on Friday, December 13, between 11a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for a wonderful Italian Bake Sale.

The women of the Club will be selling Italian bakedgoods that they have made, which will consist of RumCakes, Tiramisu and Cannoli made by our Chef, BiscottRicotta Cookies, Fig Cookies, Regina Cookies, RicottaPie, Amaretti and many other Italian goodies made bythe ladies of the Club. We will also have some lasagnacasseroles for sale prepared by Chef Tomasso and frozen,so you can shop until you drop and still have food fordinner during the busy month of December. Stock up forthe holidays. Come early for the best selection.

If you would like to bake something for the Bake Sale,please bring it to the ICD on Thursday, December 12between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., or Friday morning from 9:00a.m. - 10:30 so that we may price it.

Come on the 13th and shop for the best Italian bakedgoods in the Metroplex. Enjoy lunch at the ICD onFriday after you select your goodies. Chef Tomasso hasput together a new menu with many different lunchselections. Come back for Cena Friday evening and a funChristmas raffle.

Any questions call Sandy Gala - (972) 386-3851 or LiviaTamburrino - (972) 931-6318.

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PRESIDENTS LETTER

At this time of year, things can be hard find----The perfect gift, a neededingredient, even the perfect restaurant.

Most of us fret over these to varying degrees even though, uponreflection, most fall into the category of insignificant. The significantthings are sometimes taken for granted.

For this season at the ICD, our focus is on the significant--our friends,tradition, family, health and peace. More accurately, our focus isproviding the opportunity for experiencing and sharing these whenever

we can.So dont fret, all of these significant things are in abundance at the ICD,no need to search.

I want to wish you a Christmas season loaded with the significant. Wehope that you can spend some of your time with us.

Merry Christmas,

Jayjlaurenzi@gmail.com(214) 448-4845

October 2013: Year-to-Date:Revenue = $52,936.25 Revenue = $404,326.30Expenditures = $44,157.57 Expenditures = $437,944.88

Profit = $8,778.68 Profit (loss) = ($33,618.58)

CAROLERS VOICESTOFILLTHEICD CLUBHOUSEON

DECEMBER20

There are many special celebrations unique to the Christmas season.From Advent calendars to Secret Santas, its a time for those signaturetouches that let everyone know the holidays are here.

None is more special or enjoyable as singing Christmas carols. Noone cares if the singer is off-pitch or muffs a few words, as long as thesinging is done with gusto and heart!

Diners at the December 20 Cena will become a chorus of beautifulvoices when Marsha Anderson and Ron Montgomery lead us in whathas become an ICD tradition, singing carols after dinner.

Marsha and Rons professional training will shine through as they get thecrowd started in singing God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen, Oh, ComeAll Ye Faithful, Joy to the World, and many more favorite Christmascarols. When the crowd joins in the songs, Marsha and Ron will be twoof many voices, and the music will become even more joyous as everyonegets into the spirit of the season!

Oooh!!! That Ugly Christmas Sweater !!!!

Youve kept it hidden at the back of your c loset for years. That hideous,garish, tacky Christmas sweater you received as an unwelcome present (theone that prompted you to gush oh no, you shouldnt have, you REALLY

shouldnt have) can finally be put to good use. Wear it to the Clubat the December 20th Christmas Cena, and you may win a prize in theClubs Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. In the midst of Christmascaroling and other festivities that evening, judges will be deciding whichcontestant is wearing the ugliest, tackiest, funniest, and most outlandishChristmas sweater. First prize winner will receive a gift certificate fortwo free Cena dinners. Second prize will be a gift certificate for two freedinners at a Pizza and Pasta Night. Third prize winner will get a free glassof wine for being a good sport and participating. So come strut your stuff,and show off your Ugly Christmas Sweater. Does your sweater havewhat it takes to be prize-winning horrible?

We hope you will plan to be at this special holiday Cena. Contact MaryAnn Webster at culture@italianclubdallas.orgwith any questions ~ andstart getting your voice in tune to sing some of your favorite Christmas

music!

CULINARYEVENTS

Daily Lunch: NEW A LA CARTE MENU!Tue-Fri ~ 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Bring your friends and business associates for a relaxing, flavorful mealfrom our new a la carte menu designed by Chef Tommaso with tastesand prices for everyone. Try the Chef s antipasto, panini, soup/saladbuffet or a new entree!

Dinner A la Carte: NEW HOURS & A LA CARTE MENU!

Tue/Thu/Sat ~ 4:30-6 p.m. Happy Hour ~ 6-9 p.m. Full MenuNow you can enjoy dinner at the Italian Club all week long! Come in totry our new menu items, from Fresh P.E.I. Mussels and Panini Italianoto Sausage & Rapini Flatbread or Salmone allArancia. Its the perfectplace to meet friends or family between activities ~ or just take a breakduring a busy week.

Wine on Wednesday ~ Pasta & Pizza Night:Dec. 04, 11, 18, 25 ~ Doors open 6 p.m.Every Wednesday evening features our fantastic antipasti bar and one ofseveral pasta or pizza selections for a great price. Chef Tommaso addsextras if the mood suits you meat, seafood & veggies. Pasta or Pizza-Members $12 / Non-Members $16; Antipasti Bar only- Members $8 /Non-Members $12.

Call for reservations and large tables (972) 931-9167

FRIDAYCENASCHEDULE& PRICING

Member Adult $20 / Non-Member Adult $28++Special Event ~ Member Adult $28 / Non-Member Adult $35

Reservations are kindly requested as seating is often very limited.

Regular Cena

December 06

December 13** Raffle

December 20** Raffle

December 27

Each Friday, we make specialtime to enjoy Cena(dinner) with

famiglia e amici.

Visit the Club for a delicious five-course menu from Chef

Tommaso, enjoyed insieme(together).

Join us to savor the taste ofauthentic Italian dishes from freshingredients & recipes old andnew.

Share the joy of good food, goodwine and good company ~Italian-style!

Weekly menu available viaClubMail & Web site.Reservations recommended at(972) 931-9167 or online athttp://icdcena.eventbrite.com.

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CENAMENU! HAVESOMEFUN, SHAREAMEMORY!Remember that dish that your nonna or your mamma used to make, theone you can taste right now? Why dont you tell us about it? Design aCena menu with your favorite new or old dishes. Once a month we willcook it just like your nonna did. Chef Tommaso will decide the winnerbased on adaptability for our kitchen and cost to make. Have some fun;submit your entry by clicking here. The winner will be memorialized byhaving the dinner dedicated to them or their nonna!

VOLUNTEERSNEEDEDFORCHILDRENSCRANIOFACIALASSOCIATIONCHRISTMASPARTY

CCAs annual Childrens Christmas Party will be held on Saturday,December 7 at South Fork Ranch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteerswill assist in greeting and registering the children and their families,filling out name tags, and distributing favors, and tickets for door prizes.Volunteers are requested to arrive by 9:30 a.m.to help set up. Eight toten volunteers are needed. If you can help, please contact Ben Parlapianoatbenparlapiano@sbcglobal.net. Directions to South Fork will beprovided if needed.

CRANKUPTHEDISTILLERYFOR

OURSECONDLIMONCELLOSMACKDOWN!WHENLIFEHANDSYOULEMONS,MAKESOMELIMONCELLOMaking your own limoncello is as popular an Italian tradition as makingyour own pasta sauce ~ and, like sauce, everyone has their own limoncellorecipe which has been tweaked and perfected through the years andwhich everyone tells you is the best!

Well, nows the time to crank up your home distillery and make yourhome-brew for our Second Annual Limoncello Smackdown! Wevealready sampled many of your products, and they are all wonderful, butafter Cena on Friday, February 7, well have a competition to determinewho has the best limoncello. In the interest of providing a level playingfield for the tasting, we ask that all entrants be clear lemon-basedliqueurs (no cremas/creams or orange, mango, etc. ~ well save those foranother contest!). Also, please be sure to provide a generous sized bottle

(no airline mini-bottles!) so that as many people as possible, in additionto the judges, can sample your handiwork. And, out of respect for familytradition, all secret recipes will remain just that ~ secret.

What will you win, should your limoncello be judged the best? Theaccolades of your ICD friends, the right to say your liqueur is the best,and the title of King or Queen Lemonhead. What more could youwant?

Please let Mary Ann Webster, culture@italianclubdallas.org, know ifyoud like to enter your limoncello in the Smackdown. It promises to bea fun night for all! ~ Mary Ann Webster

ELECTIONSFORTHEBOARDOFDIRECTORS&GENERALMEMBERSHIPMEETING

On December 16 at 7 p.m., a General Membership Meeting for theClub will be take place. At that time there will be Elections for theBoard of Directors.

TISBETTERTOGIVETHANTORECEIVE(BUTRECEIVINGAINTSOBADEITHER)

Well, friends here we are again. Its holiday time; gift giving time; party/entertaining time; yearend tax planning time.

You say youre pressed for time? You say youre out of ideas? You sayyoure tired? Just you gather round friends and give a listen, for yourfriendly Italian Club of Dallas has the cure for all that ails you thisholiday season.

Short on time? Whats easier than one-stop shopping at the Italian

Club? And hows this for an idea? Italian Club gift certificates indenominations of $25, $50 and $100 for Club lunches, dinners, specialevents, and language classes - the possibilities are many. And dont forgetwhen someone asks what you would like for Christmas, one of those giftcards wouldnt be so bad to receive. See Melissa Partain for these andother fabulous additions to your holiday gift giving.

Need help with your holiday entertaining friends? Talk to ChefTommaso at the Club or call him at (972) 931-9137 to order trays ofhis gourmet Italian specialties that will make your holiday entertaining abreeze.

Lastly, this is something you need to give serious thought to. TheItalian Club of Dallas is a 502(c)(3) non-profit organization and as suchyour generous donation to it is fully tax deductible. Talk to your taxaccountant as to how a donation to our Club can help with your yearend

tax planning. Your gift will also be a great help in accomplishing ourmission to explore and preserve Italian culture and perform charitableworks.

Ben Parlapiano Chair, Charitable Outreach

BUONNATALE& LABEFANA- DECEMBER7

Christmas was first celebrated in Rome near the year 300 A.D. Join usas we continue our traditions at the Italian Club of Dallas on Saturday,December 7, from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

We have a variety of childrens holiday activities; readings of favoriteItalian Christmas stories; decorating our ceppo, an Italian Christmastradition long before the Christmas tree; playing tombola.

We will learn about and enjoy some of traditional Italian foodsserved on feast days, San Nicola (December 6); cuccia for Santa Lucia(December 13); pasta with tuna for LaVigilia (Christmas Eve); andtortellini in broth for Natale (Christmas). Holiday breads, cakes, andcookies will provide sweet treats for everyone.

And if the children are good, we might have a surprise visit by SanNicola, Santa Lucia, and Santa Claus, who will present each child with aspecial bag of goodies.

The cost is $5 for each child or adult. RSVP by December 5 to CarrieHarris (972) 242-8283 or Maria Chobany (972) 235-4920, so we will besure to have enough food for everyone and treat bags for the children.

And make plans now to join us on January 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for aVisit from La Befana!

Order Your Holiday Meals From the ICD

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HUNGERBUSTERSWINDSUPABANNERYEARMonday, December 2 is the last day of work at Hunger Busters thisyear for our intrepid and industrious band of Italian Club of Dallasvolunteers. However, there will be scant rest for our hardies as work willresume at Hunger Busters on Monday, January 6. Our volunteers can bevery proud of their work assembling and packing literally thousands ofmeals that were distributed to food insecure students at various locationsin the Dallas Independent School District. The students eat breakfastand lunch at school and then take the Hunger Busters boxed meal home

as their third meal of the day.Separate crews of six to eight volunteers work at Hunger Busters onthe first Monday and fourth Wednesday of each month. Some of ourvolunteers have done double duty at times working both shifts andhelping Hunger Busters on other days.

If you would like to help at Hunger Busters, please e-mail me and jointhe following much appreciated group of volunteers: Julie Nittolo,Carmine Nittolo, Dee Mellett, Livia Tamburrino, Nicola Tamburrino,Ken Venuso, Jan Venuso, Nick Parigi, Fred Hansen, Fred Napurano,Elfriede Napurano, Semira Pacifico, Tina Neal, Rae Gene Mungioli,Luigi Mungioli, Carol Castellano, Charles Castellano, Lynne Hartsell,Toni Bifano Field, Eddie Flach and Dottie Parlapiano.

Our heartfelt thanks to them all for their hard work and dedication to

making childrens lives a bit more tolerable.Ben Parlapiano Chair, Charitable Outreachbenparlapiano@sbcglobal.net

DANCE! DANCE! DANCE!That is the way the dance groups I Colori Italiani and I Piccoli Colorifelt by the middle of November. The fall is always busy for our dancers.

The childrens group, I Piccoli Colori danced at the annual PlanoInternational Festival on October 5. Their show is on face book if youwant to see how great they are.

Next, I Colori Italiani and I Piccoli Colori performed three shows at theState Fair of Texas on October 20. One show was on the Heritage Stage

and the other two were in front of the Hall of State. Again I PiccoliColori stole the show.

And last but not least we performed at the DFW International FiestaLatinoAmericana held in the Automobile Building on the Fair grounds.This was our final fall performance and a great way to end it, combinedwith the Latino influence in Texas.

We will now begin to plan for the coming year and anticipatedperformances. Consider joining us for a good time and for great friends.Our Dance group started in 1981 under the guidance of Nikki Manleyand Vincenza and Emilio Biondi. Their love of their Italian culturerubbed itself off on Maria and I and we have tried faithfully to carryon the tradition of authentic music and dance. We have had manymembers through the years. Some of the dancers from the past joinedus as children and danced until they left for college. Joe and Camille

Manginellis granddaughters were our first childrens dancers.Call for more information:Carrie Pollinzi Harris (972) 242-8283Maria Miletta Chobany (972) 235-4920

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DECEMBERBOOKCLUBNEWSThe Book Club takes a Christmas break, and will not meet again untilJanuary. We will resume on January 30, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Club whenour selected work will be Thunderstruck by Erik Larson. Describedby the Los Angeles Times as a ripping yarn of murder and invention,Larsons tale describes a two-pronged race proceeding on paralleltracks. On one track, Guglielmo Marconi races to develop wirelesscommunications. On the second, Dr. Hawley Crippen flees Londonwith his lover after murdering his wife. Thinking to escape the reach ofScotland Yard by taking a transatlantic ship to Canada, Crippen finds his

plot foiled by Marconis marvelous new invention, which allows ScotlandYard to communicate wirelessly with Canadian authorities and theships captain to bring about Crippens arrest. If you would like moreinformation about the Book Club, please contact the coordinator, NormaIacovo at (972) 386-4321 or niacovo@tnsk.com. Also remember thatbooks and CDs make great stocking stuffers for Christmas, and canbe purchased through the ICDs link to Amazon, which results in adonation from Amazon to the Club for every item purchased though ourlink. Link for book club... http://tinyurl.com/n3p5dno

TWOICD HOLIDAYGIFTS~

ONEFORYOU, ONEFORAFRIEND

For your friendIf you are stumped for what to get that good friend or tough-to-buy-forrelative, consider an ICD gift certificate. Any recipient of your gift mayuse it toward a lunch, dinner, special event or language class ~ even wine!~ at the ICD. Certificates come in denominations of $25, $50 or $100.All of the ICD is at their disposal ~ and all thanks to you!

For youLets make this holiday dinner easier on you and yours ~ by ordering traysof a variety of vegetable dishes, meats and pastas, including ravioli by thedozen with a variety of sauces. Make your request with Chef Tommaso atmelissa.partin@italianclubdallas.orgor call (972) 931-9167.

Take it easy and enjoy delicious foods from the ICD for the holidays!

LISTENTOSOMETHINGNEW- ICD RADIO

Get to know the man behind the curtain---the man behind the new ICD logo and familyof graphics for the ICD. He is not just aWizard, he is our Wizard.

Look for these sound snippets, some longer,on people, places and activities of the ICD.If you have an idea on what you would liketo hear on ICD Radio...let us know. Visithttps://soundcloud.com/italian1. See youon the radio !!!

ITALIANREGIONALCOOKINGCLASS

TOURITALYWITHOUTLEAVINGHOME

Beginning January 11th, Chef Tomasso will take you on Tour of sixregions of Italy. Lesson includes demonstrations, recipes, techniquesand delicious samples with wine of the region Buy the entire group ofsix classes for $195* or individually at $40. A great gift for Christmasor that foodie, newlywed or difficult person to buy for. Space is limited.Classes are held approximately every two weeks.

TOUROFTHEREGIONS

Jan 11th PiemonteJan 25th Lombardia

Feb 8th LazioFeb 22st Puglia

Mar 15th Emilia-RomagnaMar 29th Sicilia

Each participant will receive a chance to win various prizes that will beawarded at each class. *Purchasers of all six lessons by January 10th willbe eligible for a special drawing for a 6-course Chef s Special dinner for2 - Taxes and Gratuity are not included. All classes must be purchasedin advance of the date to facilitate planning.

Click here for information and ticket purchase

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Ingredients

cup flour1oz parmesam cheese1 tbs baking powder4oz milk1 egg1oz butter1 pinch of salt4oz gorgonzola cheese1 pear cup walnuts

Prep

In a bowl mix egg and milk,add melted butter and salt,set aside.

Peel the pear and cut in smallcubes. Crush the walnuts insmall pieces. (you can lighthyroast the walnuts)

Into a large bowl sift togetherflour, baking powder. Stir inthe gorgonzola cheese anddiced pear.

Make a well in the center ofthe dry ingredients and pour

in the beaten liquid ingredi-

ents. With a wooden spoonstir gently until just com-bined; do not overmix.

Spoon the batter into muffinpan (makes 6). Bake in thepreheated oven at 350 degreefor 18-20 minutes, until wellrisen, golden brown, and firmto the touch.

Let the muffins cool in thepan for 5 minutes. Serve

warm.

PEAR & GORGONZOLA MUFFIN

VOLUNTEERINGFORSNOWBALLEXPRESS

Each year the surviving children of service veterans fallen in the act ofduty are invited with their families to enjoy three days of food, fun, andentertainment to help them forget their sorrows and to know that thereare people who care. This year the Express is being held in DallasDecember 12 through December 16. If you can find the time to helpwith this wonderful charitable endeavor please go to snowballexpress.orgto register as a volunteer.

Ben Parlapiano Chair, Charitable Outreach

SPECIALOFFERSFROMTHEICD

RIGHTTOYOURPHONEFor special offers, information and updates from the ICD sent directlyto your phone, text the word ITALIANCLUB (no spaces) to thenumber 72727!

MEMBERNEWSCongratulations to longtime Italian Club members Ben and DottieParlapiano on becoming great grandparents by the birth of KaydenceShay McFarland to their granddaughter Angela McFarland and husbandJonathan. Angela is the daughter of Elena and John Airaghi. Anxiousto make her debut Kaydence arrived a month early on November 5weighing in at 5 pounds 10 ounces. Mother and daughter are doing wellOur best wishes go to the Parlapianos, McFarlands and Airaghis on thisjoyous occasion.

NEWMEMBERSSharon Rossi Ennsminger and Family

Theresa Tseng

Yeta Davidson

Dominic Chiffolo

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Academic Year 2013/2014

The Scuola di Italiano teaches Italian language and culture. We offer classes for adults and children ranging frombeginner to advanced level. Our Faculty are native Italians and highly qualified instructors. The Scuola di Italianoworks by 10-week sessions, and classes meet once a week for two hours. Each course develops skills of speaking,listening, reading, and writing. A minimum of 6 students per class is required. Class size is limited to 10/12students to ensure each person has the opportunity to interact with the group and the teacher. We offer privatetutoring as well corporate training. Courses take place at the Italian Club of Dallas in Addison (14865 InwoodRoad, Addison, TX). Corporate courses and private tutoring, at special request, can also be held off premises,according to specific needs and requirements.

General Schedule ~ Academic Year 2013/2014

Semester Beginning-Ending

Fall September 30 December 12, 2013

Winter January 13 March 20, 2014

Spring April 14 June 19, 2014

Summer July 7 September 15, 2014

Class Calendar ~ Fall 2013

Day First class Time Level

Beginners 1 Monday January 13 6:30-8:30 pm A1

Beginners 1 Saturday January 17 9:30-11:30 am A1

Beginners 2 Monday January 13 6:30-8:30 pm A1

Intermediate 1 Tuesday January 14 6:30-8:30 pm A2

Kids (K1-5) Tuesday January 14 4:30-5:30 pm A1

Basic Conversation Wednesday January 15 6:30-8:30 pm A1-A2

Advanced Conversation Thursday January 16 6:30-8:30 pm B1-C1

To enroll online please respondbefore January 10 to avoid cancellation of classes due to low enrollment.

For registration information see the Italian Language School page under Culture at www.ItalianClubDallas.org

All courses offered in 10-week semesters. Costs for all 2-hour courses are $150 ICD Members/$300 non-Members.Kids class is a one-hour session for $50 per child per 10-week session.

Private and semi-private tutoring classes are available according to student needs and schedules, at the Clubhouseor offsite upon request. Corporate courses are available at the Clubhouse or at a company's selected site. Pricing for

private, semi-private and corporate courses is available upon request.All public classes are held at the ICD Clubhouse (14865 Inwood Rd., Addison TX).

Schedule and classes are subject to change.

For further information please contact languageschool@italianclubdallas.org or online at our Web pagehttp://www.italianclubdallas.org/default.asp?pg=language&x=r

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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: 15TH OF THE MONTH PRECEDING PUBLICATION;FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT CICARTICLES@ITALIANCLUBDALLAS.ORG

W W W I T A L I A N C L U B D A L L A S O R G

The Mission Statement of the Italian Club of Dallas

To explore, preserve, and promote Italian culture, language, history, and traditions; perform charitable works; and fostersocial interaction within the community.

La Missione del Circolo Italiano di Dallas

Conoscere, conservare e diffondere la cultura Italiana, la lingua, la storia e le tradizioni; fare opere benefiche; promuovere irapporti sociali all'interno della comunit.

Clubhouse

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Directors

Jay Laurenzi~ President

John Gala~ Vice President

Domenick Iacovo~ Treasurer

Doug Delsanter

Carole Strippoli

Mailing Address:Post Office Box 800 Dallas, Texas 75380

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