LIDO CIVIC CLUB PAST PRESIDENTS NIGHT - 2013

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On November 28, 2013, the Lido Civic Club celebrated its 84th anniversary at its annual Past Presidents’ night. This annual black tie event was held at The Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. This year the Club honored Anthony J. Cancellosi, CEO of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind as the Lido Civic Club “Man of the Year”. The Ministro Plenipotenziaro at the Italian Embassy in Washing-ton, DC, Cristiano Maggipinto received a Distin-guished Community Service Award. Lido Club 50 year members, Pino Cicala and Joe Froio (posthumously) were presented Lido lions. Joe Froio passed away in April and Don Ricciardella accepted his award.

The Honorees

Anthony J. ( Tony) Cancelosi, K.M. was appointed president and CEO of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind in September, 2005. Tony is a business school graduate of St Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and also completed the Executive Finance Program at the Wharton School of Business.

Under his leadership, the organization was focused on priorities that better serve the needs of the residents of the greater Washington, DC area who are blind or visually impaired. He has forged alliances with other local and national blindness and disability organizations and cultivated new sources of private and government funding. He has also reduced administrative expenses and increased the level of fiscal accountability to the organization

Tony developed new membership of the Columbia Lighthouse’s Governing Board and developed a 30 mem-ber Advisory Board which helped raise funds for a Mobile Vision Care unit.

Mr. Cancelosi has extensive business experience. Prior to joining the non-profit organization, he was Presi-dent of ICI an international software company and CEO of several for- profit companies: iBritte, Inc, eStara and Source Digital. He also served as COO of Kee Systems which is now Sylvan Learning.

Tony serves on numerous Boards of Directors, including DC Police Foundation, Providence Health Founda-tion, and VISTA Technology Services, Inc. He is president emeritus of the Association for Corporate Growth. His memberships include the Wharton Club, the Potomac Officers Club, and the Rotary Club. Mr. Cancelosi recently became a Knight of Malta.

In 2010, Tony wrote a book “Santa’s Secret” and all book proceeds benefit the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind.

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The following officers were elected to serve as officers of the Lido Civic Club for 2014 We look forward to a wonderful year with many new events planned. Congratulation to all the officers!

President - Francesco Isgro President@lidocivicclub.com

Vice President - Ross Vincenti

Secretary - Paul Zambrotta

Treasurer – John DeZinno

Director of Public Affairs - Lou Scalfari

Sergeant at Arms - Giuseppe Argiolas

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Lido Civic Club’s Gala Event The Gala Event The evening began with a cocktail reception and silent auction. The Master of Ceremonies for the even-ing was Lido’s own Joe Bruno. The invocation was given by Holy Rosary’s new pastor, Rev. Ezio Marchetto which was followed by the past presidents in attendance. Outgoing president, Phil Finelli, addressed the members of the club and honored guests before swearing in Francesco Isgo as the new president. Francesco addressed his thoughts on the Club as well as plans for the upcoming year before commemorating Pino Cicala’s 50 years as a member in the Lido Club with the presentation of a Lido lion statue. Pino also received an award from The National Christopher Columbus Association (NCCA) for his continuing efforts over to promote the annual Columbus Day celebration in Washington. This award was presented by J.P. McCusker, president of NCCA. Joe Froio’s 50 year Lido Lion was received by Don Ricciardella. Dinner was served and music was provided by The Nowhere Men. Francesco Isgro presented the first honoree, Cristiano Maggipinto, with our Distinguished Community Service Award. Mr. Maggipinto spoke of his years of interaction with the Washington Italian Commu-nity and his close friendship with the Lido Club. The Man of the Year award was given to Anthony J. Cancelosi, K.M. who was introduced by Retired Major General Gale S. Pollock. Mr. Cancelosi spoke of his Italian heritage and the his many accom-plishments as CEO of the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. Monsignor Edward J. Filardi, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes,in Bethesda gave the concluding Bene-diction.

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2014 President - Francesco Isgro

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Cristiano Maggipinto, has served as First Counselor for Consular, Home and Justice Affairs at the Embassy of Italy in Washington since November, 2009.

Born and raised in Italy, Mr. Maggipinto is a graduate of the Uni-versity of Florence with a major in Political Science. He began his diplomatic career in 1989 when he was assigned to the Directorate General for Economic Affairs of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Af-fairs. In 1993, he was posted at the Italian Embassy in Tel Aviv as First Secretary for Economic Affairs. In 1997, he was assigned to the section for Emigration and Social Affairs in Bonn, Germany and then to Berlin following the relocation of the Embassy to that city. In 2001 he returned to Rome as Chief of Staff with the Direc-torate General for Italians Abroad and Emigration Policy.

Five years later, he was re-assigned to assume the post of Consulate General of Italy in Houston, Texas. In 2009, he came to the Italian Embassy in Washington, DC. In his eight years in the United States, Mr. Maggipinto has had the opportunity to appreciate the diverse role of the Italian and Italian American communities, their associations and organizations. As a great friend of the Lido Club, Mr. Maggipinto has been particularly important in the promotion of teaching of Italian in the schools, especially at the AP level. He is married to Tamara Hardikar, a native Houstonian

2nd Annual Scholarship Reception The Lido Club’s Second Annual Scholarship Awards reception was again hosted at the Italian Embassy on June 20, 2013. Lorry Clavelli, Co-Chairman of the scholarship committee, organized the event which was catered by Merone’s Catering Service. Club president Phil Finelli welcomed the scholarship recipi-ents, their parents, members and guests. The invocation was given by Fr. Lydio Tomasi. Lido Vice Pres-ident, Francesco Isgro’ introduced the evening’s special guest, Cristiano Maggipinto, the Embassy’s Ministro Plenipotenziario. Mr. Maggipinto emphasized the significance of the event in context with the 2013 Year of Italian Culture in the U.S. Co-Chairmen, Lorry Clavelli and Richard Ceccone then an-nounced the scholarship winners. This year the Club awarded $50,000.00 in scholarships. The recipients this year were: Kathryn Anastasi (Macalester College); Tiziano D’Affuso (University of Maryland); Natalie Eichner (University of Virginia); Daniel Evans (Lycoming College); Amy Grud-ier (Cedarville University); Carlo St. Regis (University of Maryland) and Martina Costagliola (Swarthmore College ). Martina received the Lido’s first Dominic F. Antonelli, Jr. Scholarship named in honor of Mr. Antonelli’s significant contribution to our scholarship fund which now has a corpus of over $500,000.00

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Due to the Government shutdown, the annual Columbus Day festival could not be held at the Co-lumbus Statue at Union Station. So, the Lido Club and the Casa Italiana Cultural Center at Holy Rosary stepped up to the plate. The entire ceremony was held in Casa Italiana. The wreath laying was held in front of the statue of a youthful Christopher Columbus which had been donated by our Club on the quincentenary anniversary of Columbus’ voyage - October 11, 1992. The statue of a young Columbus is one of 547 statues dedicated to Columbus throughout the world. Pino Cicala was instrumental in getting the venue moved to Casa Italiana as the substitute site.

The Lido Club, was prominently listed as one of the civic organizations supporting the event and current President Phil Finelli placed a floral wreath on behalf of our Club.

Columbus Memorial Ceremony at Casa Italiana

Charles J. Bonaparte Ceremony The 53rd annual ceremony honoring Charles J. Bonaparte, the 46th Attorney General and founder of the FBI, was held at the U.S. Department of Justice on August 23, 2013. The program was organized by Lido incom-ing President Francesco Isgro who is the Chairman of the Friends of Charles Bonaparte. The keynote speak-er was Lisa Monaco the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. Ms. Monaco spoke about great strength and pride in growing up in an Italian American family. She addressed her com-ments on Charles Bonaparte and his accomplishment in setting up the FBI. Other speakers included Luca Franchetti Pardo, Deputy of Mission at the Italian Embassy, Judge Francis Allegra and David Margolis, Associate Deputy Attorney General. Maria Marigliano of USAID opened the ceremony with the singing of the national anthems of the United States and the Republic of Italy. Fr. Ezio Marchetto, Pastor of Holy Ro-sary Church delivered the invocation.

Our Club sponsored another Patriot Dinner for wounded warriors at the Knights of Columbus hall in Bethes-da, on September 29, 2013. The evening was a great success. Over sixty servicemen and women with their families were served by Lido members. Mark Miranian of Olazzo’s in Bethesda put together a fabulous Italian meal including some great Italian desserts. Thirty additional meals were sent back to Walter Reed for those servicemen and women who could not attend. The Lido members who served these great patriots were Jerry Truman, Chairman of the Lido Civic Committee, new member Frank Trimboli, and past presidents Charlie Russo and John Urciolo. The Civic Committee plans at least two more dinners in the coming year.

Poker Night was held on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at the Potomac home of Paul Biciocchi. This year the evening was scheduled on the regular July monthly meeting night. Lido members attended for the fun, food, drink and camaraderie, even if they did not play poker. This format was welcomed by all... it made for an even more festive affair/general meeting. The weather was extremely hot and a few guests even took a quick dip in Paul’s pool. Proceeds from the event benefitted both the scholarship program and our charity account.

Patriot Dinner

Poker Night

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Tom Regnante, Jr., son of Lido Member Tom Renante and his wife Lisa, received the Outstanding Achievement award from the Music department of Burleigh Manor Middle School. Tom is a percussionist and entered Centennial High School in Ellicott City this fall. On December 12 2013, Pino Cicala I was awarded the " AMERIGO PRIZE FOR RADIO" This prize is given to journalist who focus on telling Americans about Italy and Italians about American, history, culture and politics to help foster the relationship between the two countries. Information about the organization go to www.associazioneamerigo.it.

Katie Russo, (27), daughter of Past President Charlie Russo, will be married on May 16th to Blake Hocker. They have been dating since High School. Best wishes to the happy couple! Coach Charlie Russo’s Potomac Steelers won the 8th Grade Championship 13-6 beating Blessed Sacrament. The team scored 250 pts and gave up only 40 points in 10 games. (photo at left).

Congratulations to Anthony and Andrea Solazzo on the birth of their daughter, Livia Jean, on August 17, 2013 In October, Victoria Scalfari ran and completed her first marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon! She raised over $550 for Fisher House Charities. Thanks to all the Lido members who contrib-uted to this great charity. Her proud dad was right behind her!

Past President Louis Scalfari retired from Federal Government after 33 1/2 years of service! His retire-ment ceremony was held in the Supreme Court Law-yers Lounge, and the Lido Club was well represented to wish him well. (photo above). He recently accepted an opportunity to serve as the Administrative Director - Facilities responsible for project planning, managing maintenance, repair, construction, and security activi-ties at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

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Past Presidents Night Gold and Silver Sponsors, Advertisers, and Silent Auction donors GOLD SPONSORS & GALA EVENT CO-SPONSORS GALAXY CONTROL SYSTEMS -security management systems NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION ORDER OF SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA SANTOS, POSTAL & COMPANY, P.C. - CPA’s THE METZLER GROUP - financial & insurance solutions SILVER SPONSORS FORUM PROPERTIES, INC - Paul E. Biciocchi BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON - strategy & technology consultants TAPSEC CONSULTING, LLC - Thomas Stallone THE ALEETHIA FOUNDATION - supporting those who serve VOCE ITALIANA - The Italian American Gazette newspaper NATIONAL CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ASSOCIATION AMICO - American Italian Communications - Pino Cicala CITI COMMERCIAL BANK - Thomas Regnante, Sr. V.P. RA INTERNATIONAL - Tom Stallone, Bus. Development, USA SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC - Jack Derrico TKH SECURITY SOLUTIONS - Trisa Farrish ADVERTISERS The DeZinno Family Takoma Metro Shopping Center - John R. Urciolo The Mitre Corporation Tiber Creek Real Estate - Piero Marinucci Alfio La Trattoria Restaurant - Chevy Chase, MD DARCARS -automotive dealerships

SILENT AUCTION DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS

Alex’s Art Lo /Diana Mar n Pino Argiolas Nick & Dar DiBa sta Tammy Darvish Michael Galway/Irish Restaurant Co John Benko

Guido Adelphi/ Behtesda Travel Paul Biciocchi Franco Nuchese/Café Milano Enxo Fragomeni Rick Caruthers/Galaxy Control Systems Pino Cicala Charity Sports Auc ons/Darrin Wilson Rich Dipippo Sons of Italy in America Lou Scalfari Phil Finelli John Marino Francesco Marra Casa Italiana Tj Stallone Joe Larmari Jeff Lubin Portrait Photograph Studio Assaggi Osteria Na onal Italian American Founda on Angelo Puglisi Oro Promodoro Joseph A/ Scolaro Lou Scalfari Tom Stallone Jerry Truman Renato/Scozia/Café Oggi

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New Members Jack Derrico is a security sales manager for Schneider Electric. Jack resides in Jessup, MD with his son and was installed a a new member in April, 2013. Mark Avallone is a certified financial planner with Potomac Wealth Advisors, LLC in Rockville. Mark be-came a member in July, 2013. Mark and his wife Christine live in Rockville. Robert Giraldi is a banker with Cardinal Bank, located in the air rights building in Bethesda. Married to Leigh Anne, Rob became a member at our July 18th general meeting. Fabio Capano is part of the adjunct faculty at GW University, George Mason and American University where he teaches Italian and Italian culture and history. Fabio and his wife Danielle live in Rockville . Hw was sworn in as a member in August. Vincent Clements is an information technology consultant with Experis Manpower Group. He and his wife Nanci live in Bethesda. Vince was also installed in August. John W. Farina is a vice president and financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in their K Street office in downtown Washington. John became a member in September, 2013. Michael J. Rinaldi, II is a CPA has his own firm, the Michael Rinaldi & Company, LLC located on Wiscon-sin Avenue in Washington. Michael helped us get our Charity non-profit status from the IRS. Vincent Jiordano was a Lido Scholarship recipient in the past and now has returned to join our Club as a new member. Vincent is engaged to Patricia Kilburn. Arthur J. DelBueno became our last new member in 2013. Art is with the Federal trade Commission. Art’s parents come from Palermo, Sicily and Foggia in Puglia.

Italian Dictionaries donated by Lido by Lucio D’Andrea The Italian program at Mantua Elementary School in Fairfax,VA consists of a half an hour of Italian twice a week. All students from K- 6 grade are taught Italian. The instruction is done in Italian only and teaches not only the language but also Italian culture . The curriculum is based on the Standards of Learning (SOLs) and World Language standards. It is the only on-going Italian language program in the Fairfax County school system. Currently about 950 children are learning Italian at Mantua. My wife, Edvige, and I have been over-whelmed by the enthusiasm demonstrated by the students and the teachers when we have observed them in the classroom. As a member of the OSIA Heritage Lodge in Fairfax I was part of the delegation that has visited Mantua an-nually to present a donation and to witness first-hand the Italian classes. Because of financial constraints, the Lodge was not able to continue making an annual donation. Therefore, I approached your President for help, knowing of The Lido Club’s long-standing reputation in helping with Italian causes, especially the promotion of the Italian language. Phil said “no problem, Lucio”! “Bravo” to The Lido Civic Club for their generous donation towards the school’s purchase of Italian language dictionaries. On November 14, 2013, Phil, Edvige and I presented the donation to the Principal of Mantua, Mrs. Jan-Marie Fernandez and the Italian program teachers, Marina Afentakis, Analisa Iervolino and David Lorenzi. The school was very thankful for The Lido Club’s generous donation.

LIDO STAR CONTRIBUTORS

PLATINUM LIDO STAR CONTRIBUTORS

PLATINUM ($250.00 Contributors) The Natelli Family The Finelli Family The Carlucci Family

Giuseppe and Mercedes Cecchi

GOLD ($150.00 Contributors)

John and Andrea Urciolo Dr. Daniel and Monica Stabile

Antonelli Organization, LLC Tiber Creek Real Estate - Piero Marinucci - 301 200 2020

UBS Bank - Jerry Truman 1st V.P. - Financial Advisor - 202 585 5470 The Cantalupo Law Group – acantalupo@cantalupolaw.com - 301 231 0677

TapSEC Consulting, LLC - Security / Multimedia / Computers - Tom Stallone - 703 898 2133 Accessible Beltway Clinics - 8 locations - Chiropractic - P.T. - Medical Specialist - 301 545 0800

SILVER ($100.00 Contributors)

Elio Grandi The Spinella Family

The Joe Vaghi Family Don and Carol Capuano

Connie and Tony Morella Mario and Dee Ann Andretti

Dominic and Myrna Schiattareggia Rose Gentile, CLTC - 703 549 1932

Alfio’s La Trattoria – Chevy Chase. Md - (301) 657-9133 John Magnani - Boatman & Magnani - Capitol Heights, MD Angelo M. Caputo, CPA - angelomc@aol.com - 301 260 7673

S DiGregorio & Son, Inc. - Steel Studs -Drywall -- 301 588 6611 Nick DiBattista Plumbing & Heating Co. , Inc - 301 309 1644 Financial Solutions, LLC - Albert A. D’Alessandro- 301 208 6658

Galway Bay / Killarney House / Brian Bru Restaurants - galwaybayannapolis.com La Tomate Italian Bistro - 1701 Conn. Ave., NW - latomatebistro .com - 202 667 5505

Paul E. Biciocchi, Broker/Realtor – Forum Properties, Inc. - Md. - DC. - Va. – 301 518 6999

COMPLIMENTS ($75.00 Contributors) Joe and Rita Cardillo

Lorry and Judy Clavelli Frank and Rose LoBianco A. Joseph and Anna Froio

Angelo and Melvena Puglisi Richard and MaryLee Amato In Memory of Nick Catucci

In Memory of Barbara Russo Phillie Urciolo in Memory of Joseph - Lido President, 1968

The Scalfari Family - Louis, Patricia, Ryan, Kathryn and Victoria Jim,Carolyn,Christine & Jamie Galvagna In Memory of Santo & Rose Galvagna

The DeZinno Family - Patty, John, Lauren Michael, Mary Susan, Luke and Dylan

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In Memorium On November 27, 2013 , John Antonelli of Florida and Virginia passed away. John was the son of the late Dominic ( Nick) Antonelli, Jr. who was a long time member of the Lido Club and a major benefactor of our Scholarship Program. He was also the step-son of Gwenn Antonelli, Nick’s wife

Joe Grano, an icon of the Italian American Com-munity in Washington, passed away in November. Joe was born in the Bronx, the son of immigrant parents from Calabria, Italy. He attended St John’s University in Queens, NY as an undergraduate as well as completing the Juris Doctorate (JD) degree. Joe was passionate about Washington. His first venture was to try to save Rhodes Tavern located near the White House, which at the time was the oldest commercial building in the City. Although the tavern was torn down, Joe continued his cru-sade. In 2000, he and several others interested in the Capitol formed the Constantino Brumidi Socie-ty. Joe was determined to get proper recognition for the Italian born “Artist of the Capitol,” Constantino

Brumidi. In 2005, the Society, along with the Lido Civic Club and other Italian American groups, urged Congress to honor Brumidi in the Rotunda on the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of his birth. Three years later, in 2008, Joe and the Society asked Congress to award Brumidi the Congressional Medal of Hon-or for his service to our Country by making our Capitol a truly wonderful building. The medal was formally awarded in 2012 and can be seen in the new Capitol Visitors’ Center. Joe was also largely responsible for uniting Washington, DC and Rome as sister cities. His last effort was to get the US Postal Service to issue a stamp in Brumidi’s honor. Joe will be sorely missed and his untimely death makes it imperative that we continue his lead to promote great Italian Americans and Italian American causes.

Annual Memorial Mass at Holy Rosary Church The annual Lido Club Memorial Mass for deceased members was held on November 10, 2013 at Holy Rosary Church. After attending the Annual Memorial Mass, many Lido members, their families, and widows of deceased Lido members enjoyed a breakfast in Casa Italiana. The breakfast is held in cooperation with the Holy Name Society and its annual Fr. Cesar Donanzan breakfast.

Congressional Night on the Hill Congressional Night was held in the Rayburn House Office Building on September 19, 2013. The Lido Club had hosted Congressional Nights in the early sixties through the seventies and this was the second annual Congressional Night in the renewed series. The event was a great success as the number of members and guests doubled from the last year. Lorry Clavelli set up a Lido history display for the event. This was a great opportunity to meet on an informal basis with members of Congress. The reception committee was chaired by Tom Stallone, working with Robert Giraldi, Pino Argiolas and Jack Derrico. The reception sponsor was long time Lido supporter, Galaxy Control Systems. The committee is looking for a new sponsor for 2014.

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About the Lido Civic Club of Washington, DC The Lido Civic Club of Washington, DC was established in 1929. For 84 years it has brought together Washington area Italian American businessmen to enjoy not only their shared business interest but also their Italian American culture. The Club normally meets every third Thursday at Alfio’s Restaurant in Chevy Chase. If you would like to be our guest one evening, contact our membership chairman at: membership@lidocivicclub.com or send an email to the President at president@lidocivicclub.com.

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Andrea Z Urciolo Francesco Isgro

The 41st Italian/American Open will be held on Mon-day, June 2, 2014 at Norbeck Country Club. Last year the Club netted over $30,000 to benefit Casa Italiana Cultural Center and the Lido Club Scholarship and Charity Funds. The event quickly sold out and we expect the same this year. For more infor-mation on foursomes and sponsorships, please visit-WWW.ITALIANAMERICANOPEN.COMWWW.ITALIANAMERICANOPEN.COMWWW.ITALIANAMERICANOPEN.COM In addition to the great golf - lunch, dinner and drinks are included. Corporate sponsorships, tee sponsors, dinner and lunch sponsors, and door prizes are needed. For information and reservations, please call Rich DiPippo or Phil Finelli. The Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Lorry Clavelli, announced that the 3rd Annual Lido Scholarship Reception will be held again at the Italian Embassy on Thursday, June 19, 2014. The event will showcase those students who received scholarships this year as well as many former scholarship winners. This year our Club gave seven local area students $50,000 in scholarships. LIDO STAR PRINTING: Lido member Mark Magliocchetti, owns and oper-ates the UPS Store in Fair Lakes, Va. This edition was printed by Mark’s firm. Mark will make a 10% donation ti our Club for any printing he does for mem-bers. If you need printing services, e-mail Mark at store5916@theupsstore.com.

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