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Mercer CountyMercer CountyMercer County
ItalianItalianItalian---American FestivalAmerican FestivalAmerican Festival
Volume 5 - No. 8 March 2015
Scenes from December 2014 VolunteerParty
For more party photos, plus scholarship presentations, see page 5.
Special Announcement
to Italian Organizations
See page 6 for details
MCIAFA Genealogy
Presenter Receives Award
See page 3
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Italian-American Festival Newsletter March 2015
Cavalier John Scarpati
President
Cav. John Scarpati,
MCIAFA President
Ryan’s Quest Is
Recipient of MCIAFA
Donation
At a recent MCIAFA meeting, David
Schultz of Ryan’s Quest, (at left) is
presented with a donation by Cav.
John Scarpati. Ryan’s Quest is one of
the many charitable organizations
which the Mercer County Italian-
American Festival Association has
been assisting since its inception.
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Italian-American Festival Newsletter March 2015
Free Associate Membership & Volunteer Form Date___________________________________
Come join one of the largest and fasting growing Associations in Mercer County!
Membership is FREE and you will be put on our mailing list automatically. We just ask that you help promote our heritage and events.
If you would like to be activve, here are some of the activities you may want to participate in:
Please check box/boxes if interested:
Office Work Help with On-Site Operations at Festival Join a Committee
Help at Monthly Dinners Help at Other Events at MCIAF Center Vendor
50/50 On-site sales Columbus Day Parade Maintenance Help at MCIAF Center
Name:______________________________________ Address:___________________________________________
Occupation:_________________________________City:__________________State:_______Zip:_____________
Telephone: (home)_______________(work)_______________ (cell)_____________E-mail ___________________
FOR FOR MORE INFORMATION, WRITE OR CALL: Cav. John Scarpati, President
Mercer County Italian American Assoc., 2421 Liberty St. Hamilton, N.J. 08629 – phone 609-631-7544.
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Italian-American Heritage and Culture
Donations are tax deductible and are appreciated.
Website: www.italianamericanfestival.com email: [email protected]
Mercer County Italian-American Festival Association
If you would like to be active, here are some of the activities you may want to participate in:
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Mercer County Italian-American Festival Association
Italian Genealogy Presenter
Receives Knights of Columbus Award
Bll Giovannetti, guest lecturer on Italian genealogy at the Mercer County Italian American Festival Association (photo at left), was recently awarded the Knights of Columbus Council's Lifetime Achievement Award
(pictured at right). As an expert on Italian genealogy, Mr. Giovannetti was a guest presenter at one of the
MCIAFA monthly meetings.
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Board Members and Office Assistance: Cav. John Scarpati Sr., President Frank Cirillo, Vice President Daniele Scarpati, Trustee Ed DiPolvere, Trustee Joe DiPaolo, Trustee Thomas Frascella, Trustee
Joe Urbano, Trustee Sally Van Fleet, Trustee and Admin. Asst. Nina VanDeleur, Trustee and Admin. Asst. Treasurer: Danielle Scarpati
Committee Chairs: Accounting/Admin Treasurer: Danielle Scarpati Admissions: Marilyn Hope, Chair; Bob Hope, Co-Chair Amusement Rides: Frank Cirillo, Chair; Joe Urbano,
Co-Chair Artwork: Bill Plank Attorneys: Thomas Frascella, Paul Donini Auditors: Pesauro, Levy & Palumbo PA Beer: Christine Scarpati, Chair; James Dabronzo, Co-Chair Bingo: Ken Rhodes, Chair; Dennis Bush, Co-Chair Bocce: Vito DePalo, Chair; Jonah Pascucci Building Maintenance: Cav. John Scarpati, Sr., Chair; John
Devlin, Lou Dorio Computer Tech: Richard Tuscano Jr. Cultural Court/Market Tent: John Prunetti, Chair; Jeff Prunetti, Co-Chair Cultural Programs: Cav. Gilda R. Baldassari, Chair; Marie Jantos, Cathy DiCostanzo, Co-Chairs Entertainment: Carl Carabelli, Chair; Ann Lennon, Co-Chair; Nina VanDeLeur, Asst. Co-Chair; Al Hutchins, MC Facebook: Barry Chiorello
Festival 50/50: Gino Melone, Chair; Marion Bolton, Karen Coate, Co-Chairs; Donna Povia, Rita Capone, Mgrs. Festival Layout Plans: Cav. John Scarpati, Sr., Ted Caruso, Bill Plank, Vic Russo Festival Photographers: Paul Donini, Bill Plank
Festival Signs: Ed DiPolvere, Chair; John Devlin, Lou Dorio, Co-Chairs Fireworks: Cav. John Scarpati, Sr., Chair
Food Vendors: Joe DiPaolo, Chair; Joan Burkholtz, Admin. Asst.; Rocco Riccio, Dave Tallone
Grounds Maintenance - Portable Lighting, Hauling, Restrooms, Cleanup,Trash & Waste Mgmt.: John Scarpati Jr., Chair; Herman Ramos, Co-Chair Honorary Festival Consultant: Anthony Massi Information Tent: Sally Van Fleet, Chair; Frieda Santillo, Co-Chair
Mass: Msgr. Innocenzi; Cathy DiCostanzo, Chair; Joe Pica, Ben Gioe, Co-Chairs; Anthony Chianese, George Dougherty, Procession/Music Memorabilia: Anthony Chianese, Chair; Sam Naro, Co-Chair Merchandising – In-House: TBA Military & Veterans/Special Events: Kathi Adie, Chair; John Adie, Co-Chair Military Medal of Honor: Dennis Bush, Chair
Off Site 50/50 Business Sales: Gino Melone, Chair; Joe Sensi, Co-Chair Parking: Wayne DeAngelo, Chair; Joe Povio, Co-Chair Petting Zoo: Cav. John Scarpati, Sr., Chair
Italian-American Festival Newsletter March 2015
Photographers - In-House: Nina VanDeleur, Bill Plank, Barry Chiorello Pony Rides: Cav. John Scarpati, Sr., Chair Puppet Show: Carl Carabelli, Chair
Security: Joe Russo, Chair; John Devlin, Co-Chair: Jeff Zimmer, Lou Dorio Site Operations: Danielle Scarpati, Chair; Melissa Scarpati, Co-Chair Sponsorship & Marketing: Barry Chiorello, Chair Tables, Tents & Chairs: Cav. John Scarpati Sr., Chair Website Design: Mike Aregano; Sally Van Fleet, Nina Van DeLeur, Barry Chiorello, Editors
Wine: Danielle Scarpati, Chair; Christine Scarpati, Co-Chair
Columbus Day Parade/Ball Committee: Cav. John Scarpati, Sr., President; Frank Bruno, Chair; Gino Melone, MC; Pat Colavita, MC Backup; Thomas Frascella, Treasurer, Pat Bruno, Office Assistant
Newsletter Staff: Cav. John Scarpati, Sr., Managing Editor Helene Plank, Graphic Designer Bill Plank, Copy Editor
Sally Van Fleet, Assistant Copy Editor Printed by Hermitage Press, Inc., Trenton, NJ
General Contacts: E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.italianamericanfestival.com
Office Mail: MCIAFA, 2421 Liberty St.,
Hamilton, NJ 08629 Phone: 609-631-7544; Fax: 609-631-9116
MCIAFA Merchandise
is still on sale
at the Heritage Center
Please call us at
609-631-7544
or e-mail us at
to see what bargains you can get
on items to celebrate
your Italian heritage!
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Italian-American Festival Newsletter March 2015
Highlights from December
2014 Volunteer Party
Cav. John Scarpati presented donations
(at right) to Cathi DiCostanzo (Sunshine
Foundation), ______ _____ (Boys’ and
Girls’ Town of Italy), and Bob Hope
(Knights of Columbus). Also, at botton
right, Trustee/Member Sally Van Fleet
helps to serve up another delicious buf-
fet for the December event.
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NOTICE:
ITALIAN
ORGANIZATIONS We would like to invite your organiza-
tion to come to our Festival this year and
find out what we are all about. The Mer-cer County Italian-American Festival has
been rated a must-see event and one of the best in New Jersey. It is a great
family event, and there is something for everyone of all ages. We have con-tinual live entertainment shown all three days, plus fireworks, amusement
rides, many food and clothing vendors, and an Italian Market Tent. Our cul-
tural court has various vendors, Italian heritage memorabilia, religious statues and a huge replica of the beautiful Trevi Fountain. It also features cultural
programs where we will be giving cooking demonstrations. On Sunday
morning, we hold an 11:00 a.m. mass, followed by a beautiful Procession of the Madonna.
We are busy planning this year's events and hope you will bring your fam-
ily and friends. The dates for this year's festival is September 25th, 26th and
27th.
I know after seeing what we are all about, it will become an event you'll
want to attend every year. I invite you to visit our website —www.italianamericanfestival.com — to see photos of our previ-
ous festivals. Should you have any questions, please call us at 609-631-
7544. We hope to see you there!
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Mercer County Italian-American Festival
Association
Italian-American Heritage Center
2421 Liberty Street
Hamilton, NJ 08629
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