Buon Compleanno!Albert J. Nicora

Scott Osterholt

Les Palia

Rick Palmieri

Jim Pane

Samuel S. Patti

Greg Payette

Roy M. Reeves

Mark Rezente

Dewey RidolfiWilliam J. Rinetti

Frank Sanzari

Jim Scafetta

Wayne R. Siligo

William Silva

Robert S. Stiriti

Phillip Tenney

Nick Tisa

David Tullus, Jr.

David Tullus, Sr.

Christian M Valenti

Richard J. Valenti

Nick Vaticano

Albert Vinella

Thurs., June 6 510-653-9020 x301Thurs., June 13 510-653-9020 x302Thurs., June 27 510-653-9020 x303 To cancel reservations call x308 by 7 pm Sunday before the dinner

Birthday Dinners

July 11, 18, 25

Family Nights!Menu: Salad, Pasta,

Italian Pot Roast, Dessert,

Wine, Coffee

Salad, Tomatoes, Pasta with Meatballs, Dessert, Wine and Coffee

Insalata, Tomate, Pasta con Polpette, Dolce, Vino, e Caffé

Birthday Dinners in June

The Colombo Club5321 Claremont Avenue

Oakland, California 94618www.ColomboClub.org

24 Hour Reservation Lines: (510) 653-9020 or (510) 653-9716

FAX Line: (510) 653-9053

2019 Officers Nick Nicora President Anthony Ballestero 1st Vice President David Urbanus 2nd Vice President John Banda Corres. Secretary Christopher Brady Financial Secretary Matthew Moran Treasurer Marc Emeldi Sergeant-At-Arms

2019 Board Members Domenic Torchia 2015-2020 Ron Dallimonti 2017-2019 Doug Emeldi 2017-2019 Joe Guerrero 2017-2019 John Mazibrook 2017-2019 John Nardi 2017-2019 Billy Castell 2018-2020 Vince Fratangelo 2018-2020 Dave Nardi 2018-2020 Gary Santoro 2018-2020 Cyril Bonanno (Chair) 2019-2021 Lonnie Chase 2019-2021 Paul Chivello 2019-2021 Anthony Tedeschi 2019-2021 Richard Puppione 2019-2025

6:30 Cocktails | 7:30 pm Dinner$22 Members, $28 Guests

$12 Boys 6–11 yrs

June 2019

Vol. XXXIX No. 6

William Elzig

Russell R. Emerson

James D. Falaschi

Daniel Fraioli

Michelangelo Gasparro

Leo L. Goria

Steve Guggiana

Timothy J. Harris

Melvin A. Isola

Justin Kaady

Darin Karg

John Kovacevic

Ian Leong

John J. Lucchese

Dempsey Lydon

Michael Maffeo

Anthony V. Magliano

Joe MalfitanoTony Marasco

Matthew Mastrantonio

Dan McCarthy

Raymond G. Michardi

Kevin Murphy

Vinnie Natali

Ken Altomare

Mark Alves

Giancarlo Battino

Arnold Bellini

Tony M. Bevilacqua

Giovanni Bevilacqua

Frank Bienati

Ronald Blair

Cyril Bonanno

Jeffrey Robert Bonato

Steven Buscovich

Armand Butticci

John Silvio Castagnini

Billy Castell

Scott Caviglia

William J. Cendak

David Cerruti

Ed Ciminello

Nicholas Cosenza

Shawn M. Crane

Zachary Crouse

Joseph DiGrazia

Mike Dombrink

Father & Sons Sports Nights

Friday Night, June 14Cocktails at 6 pm Adults: $18The fun starts at 7 pm Kids age 6-12: $9

Get a group together for this family-friendly event!Make reservations by 6 pm on June 8:

(510) 653-9020 or (510) 653-9716 ext 304 (Cancellations must be received by June 8;

Call x308)Sorry, but special food requests cannot be

accepted for this event.

On the MenuSalad, Pasta with

Meatballs,

Pizza, Dessert

Wine & Coffee

Family Pizza Night

Colombo Club

The Colombo Club and Women’s Auxiliary Proudly Present:

Father & Sons

Sports Nights

President’s Message Colombo Club Auxiliary

President’s MessageOur Mother’s Day dinner celebration on May 16 was a time to honor all the mothers. It was a beautiful occasion that was well attended. I would like to thank our chair lady Lucille Barengo, who did an awesome job planning this event. Special thanks to all the Auxiliary members who donated incentive gifts, helped set up the tables and sold raffle tickets. I so appreciate your continuos support you give for our dinners.

Our joint Pizza Night on Friday June 14, 2019 is a fun family event. You won’t want to miss the famous World Pizza Champion Tosser Tony Gemignani. The kids will love it! The dinner will include homemade pizza, along with salad, pasta, and meatballs, dessert will be root beer floats and ice cream sundaes that will be served by the Auxiliary. Adults $18, children 6 to 12 yrs., $9 and ages 5 and under, free. *Please note that there will be no special food requests, at this dinner.* Make your reservations by calling the Club at (510) 653-9020 ext. 304. Reservations must be received by June 10th, by 6 pm. No host cocktails: 6 pm, dinner and festivities start at 7 pm.

It is so hard to realize that summer is just around the corner. The year is passing by so quickly. Unfortunately the Auxiliary has had to say good bye to some of our dearest members. Diana Pagano, who was a 50-year member and also our Treasurer for 10 years;. plus Anna Alberti who was a member for 24 years. We also remember Mary Pandolfo’s husband Louie, who recently passed away. May they all rest in peace and may their families find comfort knowing their loved ones will watch over them.

Our next general meeting is June 19, 2019 at 7 pm in the Isabella Room. Join us for refreshments before our meeting. I look forward to seeing all of you.

Best wishes,Yvonne Guidi-Evans, Auxiliary President

It’s amazing to think that we have gone through half the year already. June is now upon us! Time seems to just fly by. This makes me want to thank all the Club members that have been active with Club functions. Making meetings, coming to birthday dinners, family dinners and work parties. A greatly appreciated Thank You! Grazie! for helping make your Club the best in the country. Un grazie molto apprezzato per aver contribuito a rendere il tuo club il migliore del paese. Don’t let time slip by, jump on board. It’s Fun. Thanks all that attended the Assembly Dinner on May 21st. We had a record attendance.

Pizza Night is coming June 14th The world-famous Tony Gemignani will be in attendance this year to toss pizzas – an experience you cannot miss. Bring the whole family, and enjoy tossing, and creating your own pizza.

June is “Father and Son Sports Nights.” The Club has recently installed a new 12’ screen to project our favorite sports on the giant screen. It makes you feel like you are at the game. Bring your son and see the new attraction. By the way, the menu is the clubs fabulous Spaghetti and Meatball dinner. If for no other reason grab your son, and his friends and make a memorable night of it. Se per nessun altro motivo afferrare il vostro figlio ei suoi amici e fare una notte memorabile di esso.

Make sure you make a reservation to get in on the Bocce Ball Tournament June 1, at the newly remodeled Martinez Marina Park. It’s a great day of fun no matter what your skill level is. Come out and enjoy the festivities. Thank you, John and Dave Nardi for making this event better and better every year. The Nardis have been dedicated and active members for many years. Without them our club would not be the same. Thank you for being who you are. I hope all our members show their appreciation for your love and dedication to the Colombo Club. I greatly appreciated it. Grazie per essere chi siete, e spero che tutti i nostri membri dimostreranno il loro apprezzamento per il vostro amore e la dedizione al Colombo Club. È molto apprezzato da me.

We are getting closer and closer to our 100th Anniversary. Make sure you buy your tickets early for the 99th Anniversary Party. Tickets for the 100th will be limited, since we have 1000 members and only room 500 for that historic event. (100 years – Amazing!) This is quite an accomplishment for the Colombo Club and one we all should be proud of. 100 anni incredibile questo è un bel traguardo per il Colombo Club uno che dovremmo tutti orgogliosi di.

I’m proud to be your President and, by the way, having a lot of fun.

Thank You!! Grazie, Grazie

Nick Nicora, President nnicora@comcast.net

Do You Like to Cook?

Help Support the Club!

The Club needs two more cooks to support our existing staff. For more information please call Tony Tedeschi, (510) 653-9716 Ext. 353.

April Incentive DonorsThank you to the following donors who supported the Club’s incentive program in April: Berry Brothers Towing, Brignole & Ghiri Insurance, Colombo Club, Grocery Outlet, Mark Rezente; Gusto Di Roma, Matt De Bellis, Oakland Athletics, Dave Rinetti; Wait Staff, Colombo Club; Angelo Magurno; Dan Foster; Joe Gennaro; Jerry Jennaro and Tim Tomei

Sunshine CornerOur condolences to the family of Louie R. Pandolfo, long-time member of the Club. “Papa” Louie was also known as the “Green Grocer.” He designed and constructed useful equipment for the Club’s kitchen in years past, including a portable cart to hold kitchen utensils and a homemade gnocchi maker. He will be missed. If you know of a Colombo Club member who is ill or in the hospital, please inform Sunshine Committee Chair Gordon Bowman at his home: 925-449-5499 or at the Club, 510-653-9716 ext. 351.

In Memoriam

Papa Louie Pandolfo Member since 1981

Italian Heritage Night with the A’sSaturday August 3

6:07 pm

St. Louis Cardinals @ Oakland A’s

Tickets $33 • Call 510-653-9020 ext.306

Colombo Club Boccé Days Sat. June 1 and Sat. August 24

at the Martinez Boccé Federation

Courts, near the Marina 8:30 am arrival, 9:30 am

start time

See the reservation forms enclosed.

Past Presidents’ NightJuly Family Dinner, July 27

Menu: Salad, Pasta, Roast Pork, Dessert, Wine, Coffee

Insalate, Pasta, Maile Arrosto, dolce,

vino e caffé

Featuring the Dennis Cruda Band

Members: one ticket complimentary. Guests: $22 each

All are welcome to attend the IAF Columbus Day Queen selection ceremony in the Isabella Room before the dinner

Dress Code: Business Casual (collared shirts, no shorts)

Call for reservations: 510-653-9716, ext. 304If you must cancel reservations, call ext. 308 no later July 24.

Columbus Day Queen Selection in the Isabella Room 4 pmCocktails 5 pmDinner 6 pmDancing 7:30 - 10 pm

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING,

SAY SOMETHINGThe safety of the Colombo Club is every member’s responsibility. If

you see something that you think is just not right or unsafe, report it

toanofficerorboardmemberoftheClub.

BRINGING ANY KIND OF LIQUOR INTO THE CLUB OTHER THAN WINE, IS STRICTLY AGAINST CLUB POLICIES.

We have had several incidents lately that have been a cause for

concern. A major concern is the safety of all attendees at Colombo

Club events. We have had to escort guests out of the Club before

during and after Club events who have been drunk, sick and unable

to control themselves. We have also found liquor bottles that were

brought into the Club under the dining room tables after the dinners.

We have kept the cost of our drinks at the bar as low as we can. We

have been reluctant to raise the cost of the dinners and yearly dues.

There is no reason to bring beer or liquor into the Club. Bringing

wine to the Club is an exception since it has been a Club tradition

that dates back to 1920 and we have no problem with members

bringing in their own wine.

Running a social Club of 1000 members does have its costs, but the

cost of being sued for negligence, because we did not pay attention

to guests who are drinking too much or creating a dangerous

situation is something we need every member to pay attention to.

Please be responsible not only for your guests, but be aware of

what is going on around your table, in the Club room and in the

ballroom.

So if you see something, say something. Tell somebody who is an

officerorboardmember(wewearbadgesidentifyingourselvesassuch).Describespecificallywhatyouobserved,including:“Whoorwhatyousaw;”“Whenyousawit;”“WhereintheClubitoccurred;”and“Whyit’ssuspicious.”Wehavebeencalleda“FamilyBusiness.”It only truly works to its utmost if everyone in the family contributes.

Make it a point to help us continue to make the Club a safe place

for every guest.

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Officers & Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm

Bambini Ciao Italian lessons

for kids

House Committee Meeting 10:30 am

Mark Your Calendar

July Family Nights at the Birthday DinnersJuly 27 Past Presidents NightAugust Father/Daughter Nights at the Birthday

DinnersAug 3 Oakland A’s Heritage NightAug 17 99th Anniversary Dinner DanceAug 20 Assembly Meeting & DinnerAug 24 Boccé Tournament, MartinezAug 31 Italian Picnic, MartinezSep 28 Hawaiian Night

Birthday Dinner, Father & Sons Sports Nights, 7:30 pm

Family Pizza Night, 7 pm

Colombo Club Bocce Day at the Martinez Marina

Father’s Day

Our Cultural Heritage and Our Club Todayby Carlo Tamburrino

Bocce e Pizza – Davvero!!

I Classici Italiani!

Che bello! What a great start to summer! Kind of like baseball and hotdogs for America!

First off, registration is forming for the upcoming Colombo Club Bocce Days hosted by the Nardi brothers on June 1st and August 24th at the Martinez Bocce Federation Courts, a big East Bay center of the sport. The Federation has 15 courts and is the largest Bocce Federation in the country with over 2300 members! This year’s edition promises the fun of past years, and marks its 9th anniversary. In addition, all will appreciate a new experience at the Bocce Courts as the grounds and facilities have been renovated with expanded parking and improved landscaping and public areas.

Dave and John Nardi invite you to spend a relaxing day playing bocce, eating, and socializing with other Colombo Club members and guests. No bocce experience is necessary. Bring a team of four, come with someone else, or

come alone and we will place you on a friendly team. Men, women, families, kids and guests are welcome. Please see the separate reservation form enclosed in the newsletter.

Second, we have the famous Pizza chef, Tony Gemignani joining us on Friday night, June 14 for pizza night. This not to be missed, special event has it all! It is a family-friendly get together featuring Tony’s famous pizza, a pizza tossing demo, wine tasting for adults, and even a soda fountain for the kids!

Who is Tony Gemignani? I was gifted Tony’s book, The Pizza Bible, after rave reviews of last year’s event. It is truly a “bible” on pizza; a comprehensive, artisanal cookbook that Tony autographed and noted, “Respect the Craft.” This fittingly based on his philosophy as noted in this excerpt from the introduction to his book, “...what I can tell you for sure is that pizza doesn’t come down to just recipes or formulas. It’s a craft.”

Tony is the chef and owner of seven restaurants including Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, Tony’s Coal-Fired Pizza, Capo’s in San Francisco, Pizza Rock in Las Vegas and Sacramento, and Slice House in Walnut Creek. He’s also the co-owner of the International School of Pizza in San Francisco. Tony has been making pizza for more than twenty years and holds an impressive set of awards. We are thrilled to have him join us for this fun filled event. Be ready for some true, authentic pizza; my mouth is watering as I write this!

These are just two more fine examples of our cultural heritage at our Club today. Make your plans and enjoy with family and friends of all ages! Tutti in grande famiglia! (All as a big family!) Sempre Avanti!

Birthday Dinner, Father & Sons Sports Nights, 7:30 pm

Birthday Dinner, Father & Sons Sports Nights, 7:30 pm

Please complete this reservation form and return to the Club as soon as possible.

Sorry, telephone reservations cannot be accepted for this event.

5321 Claremont Avenue, Oakland, California 94618. To change, cancel (within 72 hours of event) or verify your prepaid reservation, please call the Club (510) 653-9716, Extension 307 and leave a message. You may also email us at: prepaidcolomboclub@gmail.com.

Colombo Club

Prepaid Events

The Club now accepts Charge Cards for Prepaid Reservations!

CHARGE CARD AUTHORIZATION I acknowledge that the information below is true and correct. My signature authorizes the release of the information below

for a charge amount of $____________________ to the referenced card.

Signature:____________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

The Colombo Club accepts the following Cards: VISA / MASTERCARD / DISCOVER(Note: for security reasons, we will NOT keep a record of your card on file. This portion of your reservation will be shredded after the charge is completed.)

Name on Card: __________________________________________________ Type: (circle one)

Address on Card: ________________________________________________ Zip Code:_______________________

Card Number: ___________________________________________________ Expiration Date:__________________

Security Code: __________ (3 digits usually on back of card)

Colombo Club Boccé Day Sat., August 24, at the Martinez Boccé Federation Courts,

near the Marina 8:30 am arrival, 9:30 am start timeEveryone Plays (guaranteed)

• Boccécompetitionon15beautifulcourts,boccéballs,scoreboards,coveredpicnictables

• Enjoyafunlunchcookedby“IFratellidiNardieiloroamiciColombo.”EnjoySalsicciaCalabrese,pasta,insalata, e molto altro!

• Bottledwaterincluded,beerandwineavailableforpurchase

• AnunforgettabledaywithyourColomboClubfriends

$30 per person, $15 for lunch.

Spendarelaxingdayplayingboccé,eating,andsocializingwithotherColomboClubmembersandguests.Noboccéexperienceisnecessary.Bringateamof4,comewithsomeoneelse,orcomealoneandwewillplaceyouonafriendlyteam.Men,women,families,kids,andguestsarewelcome.

Location: Martinez Boccé Courts, near the MarinaArrive: 8:30 am; Play Begins: 9:30 am; Lunch: around NoonQuestions? Contact Dave Nardi, (925) 899-9516 or John Nardi, (925) 366-6962.Check and Reservation form MUST arrive at Colombo Club by Aug 16, 2019. Mail to: Colombo Club, 5321 Claremont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618, ATTN: August Boccé Day 2019

_____ticketsforBocceplayers(includeslunch)@$30each _____ticketsforkidsorAdultsforlunchonly@$15eachIamenclosing$_______________

Team#1:

Players:

Team #2:

Players:

Member Name: Phone:

Address: E-mail:

Comingin2020,ButOrderNow.AnHistoricalBookabouttheColomboClub•Price:$30

CENT’ ANNi THE ONE HUNDRED YEAR HISTORY OF THE COLOMBO CLUB

Photos, documents and an historical account of the history of the Colombo Club, through its 100 year mission to preserve and celebrate Italian cultural traditions, customs and heritage in the U. S.

And/Or Help Sponsor the Printing of a Centennial Account of Our Great Club and

receive an autographed copy of the book with your sponsorship.

Sponsorship Donation Options:

Green Option - $100 - Your name, family name or business (three words) printed in a list of sponsors and receive an autographed copy of the book. Example: Cristoforo Colombo Family

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- White Option - - $300 - Your name, family name or business (20 words) printed in the book’s list of sponsors and receive an autographed copy of the book and two complimentary dinners to a family dinner. Example: Congratulations Colombo Club from the Colombo Family: Charter Member Pietro Colombo

Past President Carlo Colombo Members: Valentino, and Giorgio Colombo

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Red Option - -$700 - Your name, family name or business (30 words) printed in the book’s list of sponsors and receive an autographed copy of the book, and secure two paid reservations for two for the Gala 100

th Anniversary dinner

Celebration in August 2020. Example: Congratulations Colombo Club from the Colombo Family

Charter Member Pietro Past President Carlo Members: Valentino, Vito

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Send your check made out to the “Colombo Club” to:

Colombo Club History Book, 5321 Claremont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

Profits from the sale of the book will go toward the Colombo Club Scholarship Fund. Any inquiries should be sent to rpuppione@gmail.com.