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Volume 1 Website: www.italianamericanclubofvenice.com Gennaio 2015
It has been an honor to serve as President of the Italian American Club. There
are many different incidents that in retrospect are now funny i.e. I got to the Car Show without my keys. BL had them in our
car at her meeting in E. Englewood. Or how about being asked to tell (nameless Service Club) about our Club? I prepared for
this luncheon with a 10-12 minute “dog and pony” show…..12 people and two came late! On a more serious note, one of the
most moving happenings was our beautiful St. Joseph Mass, in Italian, orchestrated by Joe DiMarco and Tom Matorana. In
the same vein as Pres or just a “plain ole member” I got big kicks out of the Lobster Fest, Fat Tuesday, the Million Dollar
Quartet and my favorite Tampa Bay Downs. You may have heard I’m cutting back on my work load but, I’ll do these events,
my love for the Club’s not gone, so, I’ll see you around campus. Ciao, Dick C. Buon Natale! Buon Capodanno!
**NOTE**
2015
Membership
Dues of
$40 are due
& payable to
the IACV
in January.
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Contents copyright of the
Italian American Club of Venice, Inc.
1375 Ringling Drive, Venice, Fl 34286.
941- 486-1492
Linda Bastian, Editor
Bruce Bastian, Assistant Editor
web: italianamericanclubofvenice.com email:
All rights reserved, Copyright 2009
Kudos Corner To the club Christmas decorators: Diane H & all her “elves” Bob H,
Linda C, Rosemary B, Mary I, Roseann D, Phyllis A, Karen G, Evelyn & Roy D! The dining room looks Fabulous & Festive! Buon Lavoro!
To Diane H & Barbara T for chairing both the Children’s Halloween &
Christmas parties. The Community benefits by your labor of love!
To Dick Cattelona for his untiring efforts as the IACV 2014 President.
The members appreciate your hard work & dedication to the Club. Grazie!
Results of Elections held on Dec 4th, 2014
IACV EXECUTIVE BOARD 2015 President: Bruce Bastian
1st VP: Ronald DeBacco
2nd VP: Ben Petrone
Treasurer: Barbara Terzi
Recording Sec: Joe Carbone
Corresponding Sec: Viola Giancola
Past President: Dick Cattelona Congratulations to all & best wishes for a successful 2015!
REPORT ON “MAGIC AND SONG” When you combine a magnificent tenor voice with illusionary
magic as well as clever humor, you have an extremely entertain-
ing evening. That was the setting on our stage for Joe Spinella’s
night of “Magic and Song” on December 3rd. Joe’s perfor-
mance, with familiar Italian songs, arias from famous operas,
and tracks from his “illusion Aria” show, delighted our audience
and brought a standing ovation at the finale. His talent for magic
brought surprises and comments from our guests wonder-
ing…”how did he do that”??? It was a magical evening enjoyed
by all who attended. He will be back in March with the Sarasota
Mandolin Orchestra to delight us again with his music and
provide us with another opportunity to celebrate our Italian
heritage. Many thanks to these members, who I can always count
on, for making the evening a success: Barbara & Justin Terzi,
Bruce & Linda Bastian, Bob Houston, Nancy Canto, Ron
DeBacco, Joe DiMarco, Patsy Santaguida, Marino Roncari, and
Ralph Maccarone. Grazie a tutti By Chair: Diane Houston
NEEDED: Due to the recent resignation of Barbara Moccia
as Membership Chairperson, that position is open. Anyone
interested in filling it, please contact Dick or Bruce.
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January Notable Dates: Jan 2nd: Club Closed. Happy New Year!
Jan 8th-General Meeting & Installation of Board 7 pm
Jan. 13th- “Italian Architecture In Paradise” presented
by Sebastian Liseo. Very informative! All welcome 7pm.
Jan 18th– Member Birthday Party 4pm All Welcome.
Jan. 29th- Executive Board Meeting 6 pm
Monday Morning Coffee Club 9 am
Bridge Game Jan 7th & 28th 7pm.
Wednesday’s Card Games continue.
Monday’s Bocce— Join us at 1pm to roll the pallino.
Weekly Italian Classes/ Study of Italian Culture resume.
Note: New Italian Beginner Class with Vince Amato
starts Tues Jan 6th. Call Vince for info 941-496-8713
Welcome New Members: Valerie Khamis, Richard Longo, Francis Provino, Darlene Tucceri
Luce del Sole Get well soon!
Connie DeMarco, Denise Sudia, Judy Rider, Dominic Gatti, Leona Virzi, Rich Serino, Jim Douras
Take a moment to remember those members who passed away in 2014: Rose Maggazino,
Jo Bellino, Ken McLean, Michael Varrato, Dottie Comparetto , Dale Strom
Condolences to: Mike & Betty Roselle & family on the loss of Mike’s grandson in Dallas, Texas.
Note: Please call Vi Giancola 497-6942 or [email protected] if you know of someone needing the support of the members.
Buon Compleanno! Enjoy one Complimentary Carafe of Wine During Friday Night Pasta Dinner for your Birthday in the Month of Gennaio!
Robin Blaisdell, Lorraine Monteleone 1st, Jack Tarhalla 2nd, Josephine Dittman, Jimmie Ann Rondello 7th, Donna Amato, Geraldine DeMizio, Ed Segowski 8th, John Fornadel, Delores Gray 9th, Theresa Peluse 10th, Bruce Bastian, Jim Bellino, Georgia Cavigliano, Carl Perhac 14th, Rinaldo & Geraldine Forzani 15th, Eva Berrish, 16th, Robert Dowling, Philip Pietrafetta, Sarah Lazara, Tony Romano 17th, Peter Boniface, Phyllis Guith 18th, Barbara Beaudry 19th, James Bari 22nd, Erika Altolaguirre, Diane Houston 24th, Michael Camardo, Ed DeMattia 26th, Nick Giangrasso 27th, Al DeLuca, 28th, Peter Massoglia 29th, Anthony Conny, Barbara Terzi 30th. *If we missed your Birthday, show ID at the Bar to add your name to the list for Jan.
E-mail: [email protected]
*Save the Dates: Mark your Calendar Feb. 3rd: Travelogue “Visions of Italy” Northern Style. Free. Feb. 5th: General Membership Meeting 7pm Feb.8th: Member Birthday/Anniversary celebration 4pm Feb. 9th: Info Meeting for all Feast workers at Club 6pm Feb. 11th: Duo Romantico : Multimedia show Tix available. Feb. 14th Valentine “That’s Amore” Dinner Dance– See flyer for info! Tix available. Feb. 19th-22nd: The Feast 2015 Questions? See Charles. March 3rd: Visions of Italy “Southern Style” Complimentary March 5th: General Membership Meeting 7pm March 7th: Opera “Don Carlos” See Gene Orientale for Tix March 8th: Tampa Bay Downs More info later! March 11th: Popular “Mandolin Concert” info & Tix soon! March 22nd: Member Birthday/Anniversary 4pm
This month’s list for General Meeting goodies is A to M. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!
REPORT ON RECENT EVENTS Nov. 23rd: Italian Thanksgiving Dinner was chaired by Bruce Bastian & Joe DiMarco. Joe’s kitchen crew was Justin, Patsy, Marino, Ben, Mike A, Tom & Shirley S, Bob P, Joe Bird & Johanna G. Raffle: Tom M. Bar: Bob H & Karl B. Tix & Flyers: Linda B. Tix sales/Seating: Barbara T. Décor: Judy P & Theo A. Everyone worked hard to produce a successful meal for the 108 thankful diners. The “turkey on every table” has been a popular event for the last 5 out of 6 years! It’s a nice way to share the holiday with family & friends on the weekend before Thanksgiving day.
Santa did some reconnoitering of the Venice area on Sat the 13th by
visiting the IACofV. As fortune would have it, over five dozen youngsters
were gathered there to have a party, complete with refreshments, games,
custom balloons and real pony rides. This event was so popular that there
were even more adults in attendance than kids. Mr C was accompanied by
Mrs Claus and an elf, both of whom looked much like Betty M and Phyllis
A. All were welcomed by Barbara T and Diane H. Games were monitored
by Marion C and Linda C, refreshments prepared by Justin T, Marino R
and Joe D, were served by Vi G, Mary I, Connie D & Bob H with “Smily
Elf” Ralph M batting cleanup. Rustling at the corral were 'Tex' Lou S and
'Cowgirl Up' Barbara M. Photographed by Bruce B. The only remiss,
being that Al Angelastri was too tardy to meet Santa. Report by AJR.
Wanted: Bridge Players! On January 7th & 28th Bridge players are
invited to attend the club at 7pm for a fun
evening of bidding & taking tricks! Refresh your skills!
Questions? Call Karen Gatti 486-0729
2014 IACV Board (Missing: Lou Sclafani)
Dec. 7th: Member Birthday/Anniversary Party was a great success with 138 in attendance. It was hosted by the 2014 Exec Board coordinated by Barbara Terzi, kitchen crew Headed by Justin, assisted by Patsy, Marino, Joe D, Bob P & Bob H on bar. Décor by Judy P/Rose O/Julia G. Raffle: Tom M & Barbara T on door. The kitchen crew produced a scrumptious array of food, what a buffet! 17 Dec. babies, 4 anniversaries & 14 new members were celebrated. Entertainment by “Cruiser” was enjoyed by all & so was a special visit by Santa (Al A)!