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Volume 9 www.italianamericanclubofvenice.com September 2015

Hopefully the “Dog Days of Summer” are behind us & we can get back to our

regular routines. A reminder is in order about the General Membership Monthly

Meeting. It is always held on the first Thursday of the month, except when it conflicts with a holiday & notice will be given.

The Executive Board spends many hours making sure the Club runs well & needs a quorum at meetings in order to conduct

business. There were 2 occasions this past summer when a quorum wasn’t present. There are a lot of Snowbirds/vacationers

& other reasons for lack of attendance, but it is surprising when the member birthday celebration is always well attended. Are

we going to have to serve dinner instead of dessert at the meetings? We have a great Club & the membership is soon at full

capacity, so as members, let’s support the meetings/ activities/ programs that keep us successful. Grazie & Ciao, Bruce

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Contents copyright of the

Italian American Club of Venice, Inc.

1375 Ringling Drive, Venice, Fl 34286.

914 486-1492 Linda Bastian, Editor

Bruce Bastian, Assistant Editor

web: italianamericanclubofvenice.com

email: president@italianamericanclubofvenice.com

All rights reserved, Copyright 2009

*Reminder Corner* Classes for Beginner,

Intermediate, Language

Forum & Study of Italian Culture will resume in

October. Information soon. Flyer in the Club & on the

website. For more info call: Bruce 266-3317 or Domenic 544-8965

LAST CHANCE!

A Bountiful Buffet will be presented by our very own

Chefs & Kitchen Crew! Dancing to Teddy James!

Let your hair down, don your costume! Something simple/

funny/elaborate! Come & have an evening of “adult” fun!

Dancing to Spotlight Entertainment with Gil & Rhonda!

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September Notable Dates: September 3rd- General Meeting 7:00 pm

September 7th—Labor Day. Enjoy a safe holiday.

September 12th: PIG ROAST Bocce Fundraiser

September 13th– Appreciation Dinner Fri Workers

September 20th: Member Birthday/Anniversary 4pm

September 24th—Executive Board Meeting 6pm

Monday morning Bocce

Tues Morning Coffee 9 am

Wednesday’s Card Games continue

Wednesday pm- Mahjong Info Maria 497-0655

Welcome New Members! Watch for new members to be sworn in at September General meeting.

Luce del Sole Get well soon!

Rose Ott, Connie DeMarco, Philip Pietrafetta

Condolences to the family of former member, Marge Hanson on her recent passing. She & her husband, Mac (also deceased) attended many functions at the club in the past.

Note: If you know of someone needing the support of the members through cards, calls & prayers, please contact Vi Giancola at 497-6942 or missvig007@comcast.net

Buon Compleanno!

Enjoy one Complimentary Carafe of Wine During Friday Night Pasta Dinner for your Birthday in the Month of September!

Kathy Amelia 12th, Vincent Caravello 30th, Tony Cipriano 26th, Kevin Collins 9th, Ron DeBacco 6th, Roseann Douras 14th, Frank Genovese 28th, Anthony LoBalbo 18th, Richard Longo 4th, Joanne Marcario 24th, Dee Martorana 13th, Joe Mastrorilli 23rd, Vito Mazzilli 24th, Fred McCarthy 29th, Jack McEntee 20th,William Meyers 12th, Ken Moccia 13th, Filippo Montalto 21st, Francine O’Donnell 21st, Anthony Palermo 27th, Andrew Pascarella 30th, Peter Pesa 27th, Louis Piazza 19th, Mike Piscopo 17th, Elena Ranieri 5th, Dottie Richmond 20th, Betty Roselle 11th, Carole Schmitz 26th, Carl Sellitti 15th, Joseph Spacciante 1st, Tina Stradtman 10th, Sheila Sullivan 29th,

Maria Tims 17th, Sandy Vecchione 13th. *If we missed your Birthday, please call Kate Antico to update your information. Show ID at the Bar to add your name to the list for Sept.

*Save the Dates: Mark your Calendar Oct. 1st: General Meeting 7pm Oct. 10th: Columbus Day Celebration. Oct. 11th: Member Birthday/Anniversary Octoberfest 4pm Oct. 24th: Halloween Costume Party (adults!) Oct. 25th: Children’s Halloween Party 1-3 pm (10 & under) Nov. 1st: 9th Snowbird Appreciation Dinner at Club for Friday Nite workers by invitation only. Nov. 5th: General Meeting 7pm (Board Slate announced) Nov. 8th: Member Birthday/Anniversary party 4pm Pot Luck Nov. 11th: Sarasota Opera Studio Singers 7pm Nov. 19th: Executive Board Meeting Nov. 22nd: Italian Style Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 28th: Venice Holiday Parade Info Mike Alexandratos Dec. 3rd: Club Election at General Meeting! 7pm Dec. 6th: Exec Board Hosts Member Christmas Birthday 4pm Dec. 12th: Children’s Christmas Party Chairperson needed! Dec. 31st: **Our Special New Year’s Eve Celebration**

AUGUST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION !! 8/9/15

A total of 94 people attended a very successful afternoon of food, fun & friends! There were 7 Anniversaries & 4 Birthdays:

Jean Trapani, Karen Gatti, Karl Schmitz & John Antico. Kitchen Workers : Domenic S, Joe C, Maria T, Frank B, Nancy C, Karen & Dom G, Betty Lou C, Steve S, Ralph M, Frank U, Jean T, Steve F. Floor Workers: Carol M, Sheila S, Bob D, Emma T, Dick C. Bar: Karl B. 50/50: Tom M Décor: Julia G. Door: Kathy C. MC: Ron D, Cake: Marino R. Menu included Maria’s Lentil Soup, Chicken, pizza, pasta primavera, all made

under the direction of Domenic, the bread making crew & everyone else. Joe Carbone was a big help in the kitchen too.

There were many compliments about the delicious spread, so kudos to all those involved! Good job! *Remember the next Birthday party is on Sept 20th.

E-mail us: president@italianamericanclubofvenice.com

This month’s list for General Meeting goodies is A to M . Your contributions are appreciated by everyone.

Lobster Fest 2015 Saturday, July 25, 180 guests, both mem-

bers and non-members enjoyed the 5th annual Lobster Fest. The

perfectly coordinated Kitchen and Wait staff treated the guests to

a 1st Class production. The Kitchen was led by Tom Colangelo

and Donna Sherman. Tom’s group consisted of Frank Uttaro,

Tom Santurri, Ralph Maccarone, Ron DeBacco, Steve Fornadel,

Steve Sudia, Loretta McFarland, and Grace Robbio. Donna

Sherman handled the plating of the meal. Her wait staff included

Mary Indovino, Julia Griffith, Vi Giancola, Betty Lou Cattelona,

Laurie Mazzilli, and Rosemary Fornadel. Other helpers: Tom

Martorana -raffle, Vito Mazzilli, Ralph Maccarone & Karl

Bicknese -bussed. Karl also opened/closed the bar and helped

keep the “line moving”. Linda Bastian - flyers/ tickets. Julia

Griffith -outstanding decorations. Ticket sales /seating Barbara

Terzi & Kathy Carbone. Greeters/bussers- Al Angelastri and

Anthony Rondello. Lobster Pick-up- Doug McPeek. Our warm

heartfelt thanks to all for their unselfish devotion to the IACV.

For the better part of one day our Club was turned into a New

England Lobster Shanty. The music of Teddy James kept the

nostalgia of another time and place tastefully alive. So stay tuned,

we might even do it all over again ….next year! Dick Cattelona

*Mille Grazie Dick for chairing this very successful event!

*ITALIAN CLASSES will be resuming soon. *

Conversation: Tuesday Oct 13th - 2pm with Domenic

Basic Italian: Tuesday Oct 13th -4-6pm with Domenic

Intermediate: Monday Oct 12th -4-5:30pm with Bruce

Italian Culture: Wednesday Oct 14th -2-4pm with Carlo Ferroni