HONORARY CONSULATE: MASSIMO PAOLILLO
phone: 480-304-4620 email: [email protected] website: www.italianazhc.org
MEETS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Official Newsletter of The Arizona American Italian Club
APRIL
2017
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Club's Main Phone # is
602-944-3090
Operations Telephone Name
Banquets/ 602-266-2423 Rudy Kwilos
Room Rental
Bar Option 5
Assistant Bar Manager 623-698-4594 Annie Piccone
Bingo 602-826-1915 Bonnie Johnson
Bocce President 602-403-8101 Paul Linderoth
Chaplain
Office Option 4 Denine McNamara
Club/Office Manager 602-740-7081 Denine McNamara
Office Fax 602-331-8123
Kitchen option 7 Max Jeffrey
Sickness/Distress [email protected] Kim Davis Porfido
Newsletter
Webmaster 602-515-3246 John Elliott
Graphic Artist 602-751-0327 Dave Fish
Advertising & Layout 602-373-7682 Cheri Brown
email [email protected]
Printer 602-317-0806 Williams Express
Operations Telephone Board Coordinator
Bingo 602-321-8385 Andy Trotti
Charity 480-948-2359 Rosalie Mora
Entertainment 602-692-7790 Vivian Schiliro
Fundraising 602-410-0776 Jay Fuller
Kitchen 602-531-0392 Frank Cucitro
Maintenance 602-971-2702 Mike Briske
Membership 602-944-3090 Paul Pace
Scholarships 480-861-4903 Paul Castaldo
Security 480-239-6088 Dennis Howard
Volunteer Coordinator 602-485-3565 Lois Schick
Bylaws Attorney 623-434-3737 Frank Koopman
Bylaws Chairperson 602-524-7935 Dan Brownell
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APRIL 2017Monthly
Club Meeting
Tuesday, April 18th
7:00 p.m.
AAIC Officers
President Jay Fuller 602-410-0776
Vice President Andy Trotti 602-321-8385
Recording Secretary Tillie Carboun 602-538-3199
Financial Secretary Paul Pace 602-944-3090
Treasurer Dan Brownell 602-524-7935
Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Cucitro 602-531-0392
Trustees
Rosalie Mora, Lynn Coughlan, Joe Di Tommaso,
Lois Schick, Steve Patricola, Richie Canterella,
Jim Parisella
Regular
Beginning with the January 2017 newsletter, we will no
longer be mailing the newsletter.
They will be available in 3 ways:
1. You can receive them by email 2. You can download
them from the website (www.azaiclub.org) 3. There will
be limited copies available at the bar for pickup.
If for some reason you are not able to retrieve them by
any of these methods, we will accommodate your wishes.
If you fall into this category, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLUB
AND LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR PAUL PACE so he can create
a new list for mailing. Thank you.
Barth CozzoRobert De MarcoTony De MarcoGigi KlindienstJane KruickshankJoseph LanuteSamuel La SusaBriana LoweMichael Mel laciAntonette Messina Wayne NeuKaren NeushelerRon Ross
Salvatore AcitoManuel AcostaKristin AndersonDana ArmstrongJosh AyalaGary BennettDebi BradyTrish DarcyMichael EnglertMary Emert Elizabeth HallDoug HillSheryl HunterMinda JohnsonWilliam JohnsonJennifer KatzMario LechulaKevin Lewis
AffiliateMolly LewisSharon MasonAmanda PepinStan PrescottBrandi RoneNick RoneSharon Santa CruzBarbara SattlerShelley ShonkwilerJim SieberScott SpringerBruce ThoenyJennifer TwitchellRalhia WestBrenda WardenDennis WardenLeola WilliamsDomingo Young
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CHARITY NEWS…We will be having our Bake Sale on Friday, April 21st. Please bring in your baked goods
and save room for dessert. As always, thank you all for your generosity.
Rosalie Mora - Chairperson for Charity
SICKNESS & DISTRESS…From all the AAIC Board and members, it is with!sad hearts that we will no longer have Gene Gazzola serving!as our
Chaplain. Gene has had to step down as his health is in decline. We all!are thinking of you Gene with warm thoughts and prayers for you during this time.Also!in our thoughts,!let us continue to keep sending!Patrick "Ragu” Lubrano well wishes as he is!on the mend and!on the road to!his! recovery! We still have Bob Freda who needs our support and prayers so he can be moved into rehab!after several health obstacles the last couple of months.And lastly, let us not forget our!well wishes for!Carol Devine and her healing, we want her back at the club when she is healthy and ready.!Laughter, Life & Love! Kimberly Ann Davis-Porfido
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AAIC’s 60th AnniversarySchedule of EventsSaturday, April 1st - Formal Dinner
$35 per person. Antipasto & Cocktails at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm: Osso Buco, Mussels & Clams, Chicken Parmigiana, Eggplant Parmigiana, Vegetable, Salad & Bread. Entertainment by The Rossi Ross Band. VIP guests invited include: Honorable Mayor Stanton, Consul General from the Italian Embassy in Los Angeles, Dr. Antonio Verde, Director of the Italian Cultural Center in Los Angeles, Baleria Rumori, Honorary Italian Consul, Dr. Massimo Paolillo, Former Fox Morning show host, Rick d’Amico and Donna Rossi, Channel 5 News Reporter, just to name a few. There will be a photobooth set up with complimentary photos and souvenirs of the event. Only 200 tickets will be sold!
Sunday, April 2nd - Champagne Brunch $20 ~ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in the dining room. Carving station, Egg station, Salads, Antipasto, & more. Champagne is included. Reservations are strongly recommended. Music by Pianist Jay Steinberg.
Wednesday, April 5th - A Special Family Pasta Night & Going Away party for Pietro Rainone and a NO Utensil Spaghetti Eating Contest with $100 to the winner. $11.00 per person for dinner.
Thursday, April 6th - Buffet Dinner $14 (see page 11 for menu) ~ For an additional $11 you can taste the wines of Italy to compliment your meal (4 wines included).
Friday, April 7th - Buffet Dinner $14 (see page 11 for menu) ~ Music by Italian musician, Ferdinando Molteni and classical pianist,
Elena Buttiero. They have performed in NY, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, San Francisco and San Diego, as well as Europe, Argentina, and Uruguay. They perform a variety of Italian songs of the sixties by Italian artists such as Gino Paoli, Fabrizio De André, Luigi Tenco, Umberto Bindi, Bruno Lauzi, etc…
Saturday, April 8th - AAIC Member Appreciation BBQ & Party
12:00 - 11:00 pm ~ Free sausage & pepper sandwich for every club member (must have your current membership card) between 12 pm and 8 pm. Three bands! A doo wop band from 2 pm - 4 pm. The Breeze from 5 pm - 7 pm, and Bluesman Mike & The Blues Review from 8 pm - 11 pm. Shuffle Board, Corn hole, Bocce and Horseshoes. Beautiful Italian cars will be on display. A FAMILY FUN DAY at the AAIC!!
The AAIC No Utensil Spaghetti Eating Contest RULES
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Get your Registration Form at the bar FIRST Place - $100
SECOND Place - $50
THIRD Place - $25
1. Entrants must sign an indemnity against any indigestion or stained clothing. Standard Hold Harmless Agreement also applies.
2. The contestants will be given 5 minutes to consume as much spaghetti as possible USING NO UTENSILS. The winner will be
the contestant who consumes the most pasta in the time allowed.
3. Each contestant will be given one plate of pasta at a time, and will be given a refill plate once the current plate has been
completely cleared of spaghetti and sauce.
4. All decisions by judges and organizers are final, including the decision of when a plate is cleared.
5. Each plate of spaghetti will have the same weight, and each plate consumed will be added together. The final plate being
consumed when time is called will be weighed, and this weight will be deducted from the beginning weight. This calculated weight
will be added to the weight of the other plates finished.
6. Entry is strictly limited to 10 Entrants and will be on a first come, first seated basis.
7. The contest is open to anyone over 16 years of age.
AAIC 60th Anniversary keepsake programs/books will be available for $1 donation.
One per family until everyone gets one. They’re going to be beautiful!
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A Friend in NeedHi again,
Just wanted to thank those of you that have been tested.
God bless you, but, I’m still searching for a direct kidney transplant donor.
I am certainly appreciative of the many friends that have been tested as
well as family members. Continue to pass the word that a direct match
is still needed, and, again, please
(1) contact the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic directly by calling
(480) 342-1010 or
(2) filling out the health history questionnaire at www.mayoclinic.org/livingdonor.
Of course, the recipient is Joseph DiTommaso, DOB 1/31/1946.
All medical expenses are covered by my insurance and you can choose to remain anonymous.
Check out the following site for more information about being a donor: transplantation/beadonor.
God bless you all.
Stay well….stay safe. joe “d”.
Grazie.
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BOCCE NEWS…Spring League has started with 12 teams participating.
The First place team in the Winter league was: Al Maciejewski, Kevin Reilly, Tom Ryan, Marie
Scialdone. Congratulations! Major repairs to courts will be started after Spring League finishes. This will include
removal of deteriorating sideboards and replacing with new boards. Big Job – Will need help!
A new drinking fountain on the courts was purchased and installed by the Bocce League.
Wednesday morning bocce at 9:30 a.m.
Next Bocce League meeting will be Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
And, now, our final chapter in A Historical Look at Bocce (continued)
Contrary to the rest of Europe, the great game of balls thrived in Great Britain. Such nobility as Queen Elizabeth I and Sir
Francis Drake were avid fans. According to legend, Sir Frances Drake refused to set out to defend England against the
Spanish Armada until he finished a game. He proclaimed, “First we finish the game, then we’ll deal with the Armada! Bocce
frequently lost and gained popularity throughout the ages. It was Giuseppe Garibaldi, who, while unifying and nationalizing
Italy, popularized the sport as it is known today. In 1896, during a resurgence of popularity, the first Bocce Olympiad was
held in Athens, Greece. Bocce has been a part of international sports ever since.
The sport first came to America in the English version called “Bowls” from the French boule meaning ball. In accord with
how the game was played in Britain, American players threw the ball not on stone dust (as is done today in Bocce) but on
close cropped grass, which some say is the origin of the modern lawn. It has been noted that one early American playing field
was Bowling Green at the southern tip of Manhattan in NY and that George Washington built a court at Mount Vernon, in the
1780s. In modern times, the first Bocce clubs were organized in Italy. Notably the first Italian League was formed in 1947 by
fifteen teams in and around the town of Rivoli (Torino). 1947 also marks the beginning of the yearly Bocce World
Championships. This Championship event continues today with participants from over thirty nations – including the United
States.Thanks to many Italian immigrants at the turn of the century, Bocce has come to flourish in the United States. During
its beginnings in the U.S., there were as many versions of the game as there were towns the immigrants had left. The
popularity of Bocce in America has been on the rise since then and there are more than 25,000,000 Bocce enthusiasts
throughout the United States today. Next to Soccer and Golf, Bocce is the third most participated sport in the world and is
considered the oldest know sport in world history.
Let’s Play Bocce! Paul Linderoth, President
Have a family member
or close friend that you
want to remember or honor?
There is a way and it’s easy. Buy a brick with their name, or whatever you want put on it. It will be placed in the Memorial Walk way behind the Bocce courts.The bricks are $50 each.For more information, call John May at 602-377-9503 or Marie Scialdone at 602-738-4817.This an AAIC Bocce League fund drive for the repair and maintenance of the Bocce Courts. Your participation is greatly appreciated.Thank you.
BUYABRICK
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Welcome to BINGO CENTRAL…WEDNESDAYS are Calling YOU --
Wednesday Bingo crowds have improved as the Jackpot has increased. So, come out, get a plate of macaroni & join us.
Show your membership card & ALWAYS get $5 off your buy-ins EVERY time you play Bingo.
We’ve had Bingo @ “THE CLUB” for 50 years, with each session paying out a huge $2997.00.
We also have FREQUENT PLAYER CARDS & BINGO GIFT CERTIFICATES.
BINGO is played: (1) Wednesday @ 6:30PM, (2) Friday @ 6:30 PM & (3) Sunday @ 1:00 PM.
Play 20 games for $18 with the last 3 games paying $249 each. Our Progressive Bonus Game starts
out at $1000 and goes up $300 each week until it is won with a consolation prize of $500.
Our Large Picture Frame pays out $400.00…..
Don’t forget we play PARTY BINGO once a month, with the next madness on Saturday, April 22nd.
BINGO MENU ~ $8.00 each
1/3 lb Cheeseburger w/French Fries • Italian Cheese Steak w/French Fries
Meatball Parmesan w/French Fries •Pulled Pork Sandwich w/French Fries
Chicken Fingers w/French Fries • 7 Jumbo Wings w/Celery & Carrots • Antipasto Salad
Mark the date down & bring some energy drinks ‘cause this ain’t the quiet Bingo we play in the big room! Bring dancing shoes toooooo! We’ve got entertainment by Apexx to keep you going until the rooster wakes
up the chickens. Call Andy @ 602.321.8385 if you have a group of 6 or more to reserve a table, which are going fast. You still can walk in that night& find a seat & make new friends. See you there.
Saturday! April ""nd at #:$%pm
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Thursday is Ladies’ Night at The Club
Drink specials for all the ladies:
Your well drinks are $2.00. It’s your night ladies. Make Thursday Night your new
night to start the weekend off right. Love ta have ya. Remember: "If you hear any noise,
it ain't da boyz...It's Ladies Night"...Enjoy your night ladies.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASS
Sign up now! !Classes fill up fast
First class Monday, APRIL 3, 6:30
5 WeeksMonday nights 6:30pm at THE CLUB
Contact [email protected]
$100 includes all study materials
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Monthly Club Meeting
7:00 p.m.
April 2017
BINGO1:00 p.m.
Breakfast at the Bar9:30 - 2:00 p.m.
BINGO1:00 p.m.
Fish Fry to order
Ribeye Steak Carving
Station, Chicken Marsala,
Mixed Veggies, Lentil
Soup, Salad Bar
Elena Buttiero & Ferdinando Molteni
Breakfast at the Bar9:30 - 2:00 p.m.
BINGO1:00 p.m.
Pasta BarBroccoli Mostaccioli,
Chicken Pasta, Cheese
Ravioli w/Alfredo sauce,
Spaghetti & Meatballs,
Salad
Rossi Ross Band
every Thursday
DINNER
5:30pm to 8:00pm
every Friday
DINNER
5:30pm to 8:00pmLive entertainment
7:30- 10:30 pm
every Wednesday
Open BOCCE @ 9:30amPASTA BAR
5:30pm to 8:00pm
AAIC Member Appreciation BBQ & Party12 - 11:00 pm
2:00 - 4:00 A Doo Wop Band5:00 - 7:00 The Breeze
8:00 - 11:00 Bluesman Mike & The Blues Review
Bocce Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Fish Fry to order
Chicken & Shrimp over
Linguini, Stuffed Sole,
Scalloped Potatoes, Soup,
Salad Bar
The Izzies
Fish Fry to order
Meatloaf w/Mashed
Potatoes & Gravy, Shrimp
Scampi,Veggies, Soup,
Salad Bar
Chuck Hall Band
Beef Carving Station, Chicken Parmigiana, Vegetable Succotash, Italian Wedding Soup,
Salad Bar
BINGO at 6:30pm
Roasted Beef, Baked Salmon, Butter Parsley Potatoes,Veggies, Soup,
Salad Bar
Chicken Piccata, Stuffed Peppers, Baked
Salmon, Rst. Red Potatoes, Veggies, Soup, Salad Bar
Beef Stroganoff w/Egg Noodles, Chicken Skewers, Soup,
Salad Bar
Party BINGOat 6:30
entertainment by
Apexx
Bake Sale
Breakfast at the Bar9:30 - 2:00 p.m.
BINGO1:00 p.m.
60th AnniversaryFormal Dinner
5 pm Cocktails6 pm Dinner
(see menu on page 4)
entertainment by
The Rossi RossBand
Pasta BarMussels sautéed w/garlic
& wine sauce, Sausage,
Peppers & Onions w/Red
sauce, Spaghetti &
Meatballs, Salad
Rossi Ross Band
Pasta BarSeafood Linguini w/white
sauce, Pasta w/ Sausage,
Peppers & Onions,
Spaghetti & Meatballs,
Salad
Pietro Rainone
Pasta BarSteamed Mussels, Pasta
Aglio é olio, Chicken a la
King, Spaghetti &
Meatballs, Salad
Rossi Ross Band
Breakfast at the Bar9:30 - 2:00 p.m.
BINGO1:00 p.m.
Fish Fry to order
Steamed Mussels &
Clams, Lemon Chicken,
Rice, Soup, Salad Bar
Richard Lee & Hot Foot
Champagne Brunch
10 am - 3 pmwith Pianist Jay Steinberg
Tickets $20see menu on pg. 4
BINGO at 6:30pm