In this Issue

Page

2 Nov. meeting

3 FOR THE TROOPS

4 GMM LUNCHEON

5 MUSEUM

6 CHRISTMAS

7 BUON COMPLEANNO

8 CSJ OSIA NEWS

9 CONGRATULATIONS

10 CATCHING UP PHOTOS

11 OSIA SISTERS & BROTHERS

12 ITALIAN HERITAGE

13 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

14 FROM THE EDITOR

Merry Christmas Editor; Angela Donato

lodge2442news@verizon.net

Buon Natale

Greetings from President

Margaret Ripa Maier

Volume 2

Issue 12

LODGE #2442 NEWS

DECEMBER 2015

LODGE CHRISTMAS PARTY

CONTACT PRES. MARGARET

Let her know you will attend.

She is making all arrangements.

631-567-0874

Check made payable to:

OSIA DISTRICT ONE

$45. Per person

Mail to Margaret Ripa Maier

291 Central Ave

Bohemia NY 11716

Party is at the Brumidi Lodge

2075 Deer Park Ave

Deer Park

Dear Lodge Members,

This is the time of the year for festivities,

where we visit with family and friends to

celebrate Christmas, Hanukah,

and New Year’s.

Singing

“Peace on Earth Good Will Towards Men”

will never be more poignant

as it is today with all that is

happening around the world.

Stay close to family and friends,

be safe when traveling,

be vigilant in crowded places

and come back to us in January 2016!!

We have much to do!!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Fraternally Yours,

Margaret Ripa Maier, Pres. Lodge #2442

SGT. JOHN BASILONE

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE

Lodge Sister Dottie Curto

Please donate a new,

unwrapped toy or gift for ages infant

to teen to distribute to families for

the Christmas Holiday.

Bring toys/ and or gifts to our NEXT

MEETING on December 7th. You can also call me at 631-289-7470

for more information or to drop

off gifts at my home.

I will let you know at the

meeting when and where

the toys are being sorted

Volunteers are needed

to help sort and pack gifts

for our community.

HELP US TO HELP OTHERS

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November General

Meeting

GLORIA CUMMINGS, MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

GRACE FICARRA, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

50-50 WINNER

GRACE GONZALES

CULTURE CHAIRLADY, LUISA POTENZA

SHARED WITH US ABOUT HER TRIP TO CUBA

THE AUTUMN BASKET GENEROUSLY

DONATIED BY LINDA JOHNSON,

SHOWING HER TRUE FRATERNITY FOR THE LODGE’

THE BASKET WAS WON BY

LODGE SISTER DEB LINBRUNNER

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OUR MEMBERS WERE EXTRA GENEROUS THIS YEAR DONATING ITEMS TO SEND TO OUR TROOPS.

THANK YOU MADELINE BREWSTER

FOR ORGANIZING THE COLLECTION & DELIVERY

FOR

OUR

TROOPS

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LUNCHEOEN AND VISIT TO THE GARIBALDI-MEUCCI MUSEUM

DESSERT; need I say more?

Our Lodge Donation, Christmas Basket, with 2 bottles of wine donated by President Margaret

Honoree; NYS IPP; Joseph Rondinelli, NYS President; Caroline Reres,

Honoree; Dr. Christine D. Cia, Honoree; Annamarie Gulino Gentili, Honoree; Luigi Squillante, GMM Chairlady; Madeline Matteucci, Chairman; Joseph Sciame

Brother Carlo won a raffle prize.

GMM Chairlady, Madeline Matteucci,

Talking about the JEWEL OF THE ORDER.

Our Lodge Members

attended the

Garibaldi-Meucci Museum

Luncheon

Li Greci’s Staaten

on Staten Island.

Attending: Kim Fontaine,

Madeline Brewster,

Dorothy Curto,

Gloria Cummings,

Stephanie Stalter,

Marsha Greenspan,

Linda Johnson,

Judy Trisciuzzi, Bob Donato

And myself Angela Donato,

taking the photo.

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A PEEK INSIDE THE MUSEUM

Seated; Madeline Brewster

Marsha Greenspan

Standing; Linda Johnson, Dorothy Curto,

Stephanie Stalter,

Angela Donato

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Christmas Carols Originated In Italy

During the thirteenth century, among the early Franciscans,

Francis of Assisi, who founded the Catholic Church’s Franciscan Order,

began the Christmas tradition of caroling, singing joyful songs to celebrate the holiday.

Before that time, people had listened to priests sing solemn Christmas hymns

during formal church services. Francis wanted people to be able to express their joy

at Christmas by singing simple songs themselves wherever they happened to be, such as in their own

homes or even while walking around outside. The practice soon spread all over Europe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQrdxtWgHbE

Click on the link below for a Christmas Surprise

1.What is Ceppo?

2.Henry Simeone & Henry Onorati are 2 of the 3 composers who

wrote a popular 1950 Christmas Song, pa rum pa pum

pum….NAME THAT TUNE

3. This town is said to contain the actual ancient house of the

Virgin Mary, transported here in 1294 from Nazareth.

NAME THIS TOWN

4. What type of vehicle is a Ducati?

Italian trivia questions:

. .

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ALL LODGE SISTERS AND BROTHERS

CELEBRATING IN DECEMBER

BUON COMPLEANNO AUGURI A TUTTI Sisters Lodge

E FRATELLI CHE CELEBRA A DICEMBRE

JON POLITO December 29, 1950 born in Philadelphia to Italian Parents. A veteran of over 90 films, Jon Polito is most recognized

for his work with the Coen Brothers, as well as his many television appearances as a series regular and guest star. Notable Motion Picture roles are in Millers Crossing, Barton Fink, The Man Who Wasn’t There, The Crow, Blankman, The Freshman with Marlon

Brando, and his cameo performance in Gangster Squad. On Television he starred as a series regular on Crime Story, Ohara,

Hearts are Wild The Chronical and Homicide, Life on the Street. TV appearances include the Landlord on Seinfeld. He has starred on

Broadway, in the Curse of the Aching Heart and Death of a Salesman. He has received numerous acting awards.

GIANNI VERSACE Born December 2, 1946, Reggio Calabria, Italy

He was raised in the world of design, learning his trade at the hands of his mother who ran her own dressmaking business. Versace went to work for his mother

after completing high school.

An Italian fashion designer and founder of Versace, an international fashion house, which produces accessories, fragrances, make-up and home furnishings as well as

clothes. He also designed costumes for the theatre and films.

He launched his first clothing line in Milan, Italy, in 1978.

Throughout his career, Versace designed for such figures as Madonna, Prices Diana, Elton John and Tina Turner.

GIAN LORENZO BERNINI Born December 7, 1598 in Naples, Italy

Died November 28, 1680 Rome, Italy, Buried; Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Rome, Italy.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini was an Italian sculptor and architect who worked principally in Rome. A major figure in the world of architecture, he was the leading sculptor of his age, credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture

Period: Baroque. I am finding this man so interesting, his works are amazing, beautiful. I have barely touched on his accomplishments here.

I encourage you to search his name with google.

Structures; St. Peters Basilica, Trevi Fountain, so many more.

APOLLO & DAPHNE

THE TOMB OF POPE ALEXANDER VII

ECSTASY OF SAINT TERESA

NEPTUNE & TRITON

SANT’ANDREA AL QUIRINALE

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1. ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TREE

2. LITTLE DRUMMER BOY

3. LORETO

4. MOTORCYCLE

CSJ REPORT, JEAN EILBERT

At the October 24, 2015 Commission for Social Justice meeting, a committee made up of representatives from the various Sons

of Italy Lodges in Suffolk County continued to work on their goal to develop an essay contest in which 7th graders could

participate. This would encourage students to learn more about their Italian heritage at an early age.

With the help of Donna Di Natale, a language arts teacher in the Ronkonkoma Middle School,

the Committee has been working on how this contest would run.

On October 4, 2015, Charlie Lucie, Chairman of the District 1 (Suffolk County) Commission for Social Justice, sent Mr. Charles

Morea, Principal of the Ronkonkoma Middle School, a letter explaining the Committee's goals and with his approval, our hope

to roll out our pilot essay contest at his school. At this meeting, Donna Di Natale reported that her Principal has agreed to let us

use his middle school for our pilot program; we are awaiting his formal letter of approval. Donna explained that the essay

contest will be part of the student’s curriculum and will involve three 7th grade Italian classes

but only those students of Italian American descent will participate in this contest.

The committee worked on a scoring system to grade the essays and how the prizes would be determined.

It was agreed that the essay should be a minimum of 150 words, must be a narrative, and typed.

The essay will cover 14 points, including name and age of immigrant, relationship to the student, birthplace of the immigrant,

year of immigration and other details of how they came here and why. The essay must also include at least one visual

supporting item such as a picture, a recipe, article of clothing, etc. whose authenticity must be verified by the student's

parent(s) to preclude anyone downloading something from the internet.

The contest will start before the December 22nd break with a deadline of May 2nd, with winners selected in time for

presentation of awards at the end of year ceremony in June. There will be three awards: $300 Savings Bond for 1st Place; $200

Savings Bond for 2nd Place; and $150 Savings Bonds for 3rd Place. Also discussed was perhaps including a trophy for the

winners or maybe a certificate for each student who participated. At the next CSJ meeting in November, Donna hopes to

present a flyer promoting the contest to the students and the committee will continue to work on more details for this contest.

Italian Trivia answers:

Danza nel villaggio albanese di Lungro, Calabria.

Dancing in the Village of Albanian Lungro Calabria

Thanks John Amato

Thanks John amato

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CONGRATULATIONS Marsha Greenspan.

MARSHA received an award from the

Suffolk County Library Association

for the President of the year.

She had no idea she was getting this.

It is quite an honor for her.

MARSHA works at the Brentwood Library

and will be retiring in December.

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER

YOGI BERRA will receive the

PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF HONOR.

It Is the highest HONOR a U.S. citizen can receive.

This summer an online petition sought the

Honor for Berra, citing his

”unimpeachable integrity and respect,”

His service to his Country as a member of the

U.S. Navy and his charitable works.

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CATCHING UP: MORE COLUMBUS DAY PARADE PHOTOS

CATCHING UP

NIGHT OF SONG AND COMEDY PHOTOS

Pat Cooper

Il Gruppo Alegria

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Lodge Sisters Dottie Curto and

Madeline Brewster on their recent

Royal Caribbean Cruise

up the New England Coast

Into Canada

While on the Cruise they

met fellow OSIA members:

Lodge Chaplain Sister Madeline Brewster

State 2nd Vice President Tony Naccarata and

NYS Cooley’s Anemia

Chairperson; Mary Naccarata

Lodge Orator Sister Dorothy Curto

BASILONE LODGE HARD WORKING MEMBERS

MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER

Andare Avanti Insieme

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I AM AN ITALIAN-AMERICAN, continued. BY ANGELO BIANCHI ESQ.

I am Filippo Mazzei, friend of Thomas Jefferson, and my thesis on the equality of man

was written in the bill of rights.

I am William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence,

I am an Italian-American, I financed the Northwest Expedition of George Rogers Clark and

accompanied him through the lands that would become

Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan

Famous Italian Mathematicians

1.Leonardo Fibonacci; introduced zero to mathematics

2. Nicole Oresme; introduced factional exponents

3. Maria Agnesi; wrote book explaining integral & differential calculus

4. Luca Pacioli; Developed the concept of double entry bookkeeping

5. Petrino Apiarus; first to use multiplication and division symbols

6. Nicolo Fontana; solved the cubic equation

7. Girolamo Cardano; wrote the first book of modern mathematics

8. Roberto Ricorde; introduced the equal= plus + and minus- symbols

9. Filippo Calandri; introduced the algorithm for division

10. Bonaveturo Cavallieri; developed a method for calculating volume,

an important precursor of calculus.

11. Rafael Bombelli; concepts of imaginary numbers used in algebra

12. Pietro A. Cataldi; methods of working with continued fractions

13. Joseph LaGrange; created the calculus of variations and

advanced the field of differential equations.

14. Cesare Bonesava Beccaria; applied mathematics to economics

15. Giuseppe Peano; published a formulary listing 4200 theorems

15 reasons to be proud of your Italian Heritage

Not that you need any more reasons…….

THE NEW PRESIDENT OF ARGENTINA

Is of ITALIAN HERITAGE

Mauricio Macri is the son of wealthy Italian born Industrialist, Francesco Macri, born in Rome,

emigrated to Argentina from Italy after WWII.

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Do your Christmas shopping online with iGive & you can help the Sons of Italy Foundation®, at no cost to you!

SHOP ONLINE AT YOUR FAVORITE STORES LIKE, *J.C.PENNY, TOYS R US AND MACY’S, USING I GIVE.COM

Many of these retailers-and more- say you have time to order your Christmas gifts online,

and automatically earn donations to the Sons of Italy Foundation® using iGive.com.

EASY TO DO, BECOME A MEMBER OF I GIVE. COM, TELL THEM WHICH CHARITY YOU WANT TO DONATE TO AND

GO SHOPPING, THE MERCHANTS DO THE REST.

THESE BUSINESSES DONATED TO OUR AUCTION, REMEMBER THEM WHEN YOU ARE SHOPPING.

Associate's Gourmet Market 475-1749 1699- J Rte. 112, Medford

Avino’s Italian Table Restaurant 803-6416 108 South Country Rd

Bellport AVision Event Planner 3380 Vets Hwy Bohemia www.avisionevents.com BJ’ s

Bagel Patch 289-4949 705A Rt. 112 Patchogue

Bayport Flower House 472-0014 940 Montauk Hwy Bayport

http://bayportflower.com/

Best Market 562-2100 655 Montauk Hwy East Patchogue Swan nursery

commons , Bohemia Little Bagel

Shop 750-6075 1097 Smithtown Ave Bohemia Breathe

Reiki Meditation Yoga www.breatheinspiringgifts.com

Butera’s Restaurant Sayville 563-0805 100 South Main St Sayville Broadhollow Theater 581-2700 265 East Main St. East Islip

Café Gia 205-5344 Sunshine Square 700 E Patchogue Yaphank Rd

Medford Cavanaugh’s 363-2666 255 Blue Pt. Ave Blue Point

http://www.cavanaughsbluepoint.com

Cedarhurst Paper 475-6655 257 Medford Ave Patchogue

Chubs Meats 475-9191 2598 Rt 112 Medford

Clare Rose Playhouse 654-9587 155 West Roe Blvd Patchogue

Costco Holbrook Sunrise Hwy

Cooky’s Deli 244-2800 1450 Church St. Bohemia http://cookysdeli.net/

County Wide Ice Cream Distribution 475-7722 1600 N Ocean Ave

Holtsville Critter Clipper 447-0488 159 Medford Ave

Patchogue Crystal Garden Design of

NY 750-6430 4842 Sunrise Hwy, Sayville, NY 11782 Cutting Club

Hair Salon 363-9101 9 Montauk Hwy Blue Point http://www.kpsearch.com/DF/CuttingClubnew/all.asp

DEJANA Truck & Utility Company GRAND PRIZE DONOR

http://www.dejana.com/ .

Daisy Garden 363-7039 Gillette Ave Bayport www.daisy-garden.com

Deli Express 468- 8760 55 Railroad Ave Ronkonkoma

Dennys’ Crafts Beautiful hand painted items

www.dennyscrafts.etsy.com The Fish Store 472-3018

836 Montauk Hwy Bayport http://www.thefishstoreonline.com/

Fantastic Gardens 475-7118 67 Avery Ave Patchogue

http://fantasticgardensofli.com/

Farmingville Liquor & Wine 451-2605 1105-F Horseblock Rd Farming

Felice’s Automotive 475-1540 147 West Ave Patchogue

www.patfelice@automotive.com

Finish Strong Fitness & Wellness 804-8531 Jodi Maurici

Flanagans Pub 588-9843 451 Hawkins Ave Lake Ronkonkoma

Gateway Playhouse 286-0555 215 S. Country Rd Bellport

Habitat for Humanity Restore 521-7789 2111 Lakeland Ave

Ronkonkoma

http://www.habitatsuffolk.org/information/restore

Headcutters of Patchogue 289-0701 554 Medford Ave #C

Hotel Indigo East End 369-2200 1830 West Main St. Route 25

Riverhead http://www.indigoeastend.com

Island Cinema Movie Theaters 657-3297 1708 Montauk Hwy

Mastic Jon Michelle Hair Design 475-

7430 758-0323 22 West Main St. Rear Suite # 15

http://jonmichele.webs.com

Kerri’s Kandies Inc 696-4947 2160 Rt 112 Coram

LaMargherita’s Pizzeria 924-0048 1229 Station Rd Medford

Little People Haircuts 289-4313 1699 Route 112 Medford

Olympic Plaza Medford

Oh Wow Music 566-0005 Sunvet Mall

Old World Fine Foods 567-7960 947 Church St Bohemia

Our Creations Hair Cutters 475-9470 1839 Rt 112 Medford

Martha Clara Vineyard 289-0075 6025 Sound Ave Riverhead

http://www.marthaclaravineyards.com/

Midori Sushi and Steakhouse 500-9100 271-6 25A Mt Sinai

MONDELLO Bakery 472-2844 771 Montauk Hwy Bayport

http://mondellobakery.com/

Medford Pastaria 758-5252 3209 Horseblock Rd Medford

www.medfordpastaria.com//*

Habitat for Humanity Restore 521-7789 2111 Lakeland Ave

Ronkonkoma

http://www.habitatsuffolk.org/information/restore

Headcutters of Patchogue 289-0701 554 Medford Ave #C

Hotel Indigo East End 369-2200 1830 West Main St. Route 25

Riverhead http://www.indigoeastend.com

Island Cinema Movie Theaters 657-3297 1708 Montauk Hwy

Mastic Jon Michelle Hair Design 475-

7430 758-0323 22 West Main St. Rear Suite # 15

http://jonmichele.webs.com

Kerri’s Kandies Inc 696-4947 2160 Rt 112 Coram

LaMargherita’s Pizzeria 924-0048 1229 Station Rd Medford

Little People Haircuts 289-4313 1699 Route 112 Medford

Olympic Plaza Medford

Oh Wow Music 566-0005 Sunvet Mall

Old World Fine Foods 567-7960 947 Church St Bohemia

Our Creations Hair Cutters 475-9470 1839 Rt 112 Medford

Martha Clara Vineyard 289-0075 6025 Sound Ave Riverhead

http://www.marthaclaravineyards.com/

Midori Sushi and Steakhouse 500-9100 271-6 25A Mt Sinai

MONDELLO Bakery 472-2844 771 Montauk Hwy Bayport

http://mondellobakery.com/

Medford Pastaria 758-5252 3209 Horseblock Rd Medford

www.medfordpastaria.com//*

DOING YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Help RESCUE DOGS. The following website has chocolate bars and other items for sale and

100% of THE profits goes to rescue groups.

www.rescuechocolate.com

GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR A HOSTESS WITH A PET.

WHAT DO YOU GET FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING AND A DOG?

Give a gift that helps Rescue Dogs, every dog owner will appreciate this.

You can help SHELTER DOGS too. Donate clean used sheets and towels

To Islip or Brookhaven ANIMAL SHELTERS

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How do you open a Champagne Bottle like a Pro?

The goal is to do it quietly and gently.

When you pop a cork, a shock wave is sent through the wine, which sends bubbles everywhere.

You want to keep the bubbles in the wine.

Here’s How: remove the foil & the cage, then hold the

bottle in your non dominant hand at a 45 degree angle

with the neck pointed away from you and others.

With your other hand grasp the cork between thumb and forefinger than turn the bottle.

When you feel the cork start to give,

slowly pull it to one side so the gas releases gently.

The Holidays are upon us, and like you, I will be celebrating with Family and Friends,

so I will keep this issue short and candy cane sweet.

I look forward to being part of the Basilone Lodge team with you in 2016,

and sharing our experiences together on these pages.

My promise to you, my Brothers and Sisters, is to keep the Best Interest of the Lodge first in all I do.

To you and yours, I wish you a joyous Christmas,

Thank you for your support. Angela Donato, Newsletter Editor

Felice Anno Nuevo

Remember our Service Men &

Women who may be away from their families this Holiday Season.

Pray for Peace in the World.