EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Bruce Bastian 266-3317

First VP Ben Petrone 201-874-2299

Second VP Joe Carbone 350-6188

Treasurer Ralph Maccarone 234-0300

Rec. Sec. Kate Antico 882-4894

Corres. Sec Johanna Giordano 468-5013

Past Pres. Ron DeBacco 497-4046

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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Bar Bob Houston 412-4287

Karl Bicknese 497-2853

Bocce Marino Roncari 408-9589

Pasquale Santaguida 475-0584

Building Joe Carbone 350-6188

Chaplain Fr. Sean Morris 562-253-5272

Cultural Sandi Chance 513-673-0586

Dining Rm Anthony Rondello 483-1050

Diane Johnson 488-0175

Helen Nardolillo 480-202-9083

Appreciation Donna Sherman 587-1058

Feast Bruce Bastian 266-3317

Grievance Karl Bicknese 497-2853

Donna Sherman 587-1058

Anthony Rondello 483-1050

Hostess Dee Martorana 484-1008

House Joe Carbone 350-6188

Kitchen Joe Carbone 350-6188

Ben Petrone 201-874-2299

Membership Kathy Carbone 928-0902

Novita’ Linda Bastian 321-6203

Parades

Parliamentarian Fred McCarthy 484-1333

Public Relations Sandi Chance 513-673-0586

Rental Agent Charles Mossorofo 929-1952

Sgt. At Arms Karl Bicknese 497-2853

Mike Roselle 408-7450

Scholarship Marion Capecci 493-5571

Social Carol Maccarone 234-0300

Sunshine Vi Giancola 497-6942

Travel Grace Robbio 492-2266

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VENICE, FLORIDA 34284-1986

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1375 Ringling Dr, Venice, Fl 34285

N o v i t à Your Cultural and Social Newsletter

Volume 7 E-mail: president@italianamericanclubofvenice.com July 2018

N o v i t à Your Cultural and Social Newsletter

Contents copyright of the

Italian American Club of Venice, Inc.

1375 Ringling Drive, Venice, Fl 34286.

941- 486-1492

Linda Bastian, editor

Bruce Bastian, Assistant Editor

web: italianamericanclubofvenice.com president@italianamericanclubofvenice.com

All rights reserved, Copyright 2009

Summer is here & it seems there are more people staying in Florida

each year. The Club stays busy with the usual activities like Bocce, Card Games, Mahjong, some special events & of

course our Friday Night Pasta Dinners. Every day of the week brings members to the club for fun times, placing

orders, receiving deliveries, planning activities, baking bread, preparation for Friday, to name some of the behind the

scene activities that all lead up to the enjoyment of our members as well as producing successful Friday Nights for

the public! Our efforts must be appreciated when you see the diners return week after week & always leave with

smiles on their faces. Enjoy the next few months & prepare for a busy Fall season. Ciao, Bruce

REPORT ON FATHER’S DAY ...JUNE 17TH:

Approximately 100 people attended the Breakfast in

honor of all the Dad’s in our lives. Thank you Josephine

Mihalopoulos for chairing this event. Her many helpers

included Emma T, Dee & Tom M, Mafalda H, Joe C,

Ben P, Frank U, Joe D, Linda F, Lea S, Mary I, Lynn F,

Sandi C, Janet R, Carol T, Karl B & Dick C. The TIE

Theme was carried out in the table centerpieces and the

ties worn by the ladies were contributed by Lea Sherman

from Bob’s collection. He was with everyone in spirit!

It was a wonderful array of food choices & a scrumptious

assortment of desserts! All in all, it was a very successful

celebration for the husbands, fathers & males of the

IACV! Check out the photos on a separate page in this

Novita’. BUONA FESTA DEL PAPA

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER …...

On Sun. June 24th, 73 members gathered at

“Rosebuds” restaurant for a delicious dinner (Choice

of Prime Rib/Pork Chops/ Salman) and nobody was

disappointed...always a good choice! Thank you

Donna Sherman for coordinating the workers, the

venue & the choices. It was particularly stressful

this time because of an unexpected event (Medical)

that took place only a few days before. We were all

surprised & pleased to see Ray at the dinner,

smiling & enjoying himself too! These dinners are

one of the benefits of volunteering your time in

order to support the many events of the Club as

well as being part of the Friday Night dinner crew!

**GRAZIE A TUTTI **

DID YOU KNOW?

Only 2.5 million people lived in the US when the Declaration

was signed by John Hancock & Charles Thompson 7/4/1776

July 4th wasn’t declared a National Holiday until 1870, almost

100 years after the declaration was first signed.

The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to

print the Declaration of Independence.

Roughly 150 million Hot Dogs will be consumed on July 4th!

Luglio 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Welcome New Members

Linda Falco, Ron Guido, Rosalie Monte, Joseph Lapenta, Karen Lewander, Ed Marinak, Michael Pelligrini, John Tomaszewski, George Veigh

This month’s list for General Meeting goodies is A to M. Thank you for your contributions & support!

Luce del Sole Get well soon!

To Donna Sherman’s husband Ray who suffered a recent heart attack ; Pat Alfarano’s wife; Marino Roncari, Connie DiMarco , Vi Giancola & Joe Carbone

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

Buon Compleanno!

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

Virginia Anderson-Wilson 22nd, Nina Arzberger 8th, Robert Avena 17th, Linda Bastian 14th, Marion Booker 23rd, Secondo Bortolotto 8th, Joe Carbone 18th, Anthony Chietero 10th, Linda Cipriano 27th, Suzanne Coccia 29th, Yvonne Cordero 18th, Barry Demers 3rd, Carlo Ferroni 8th, Bob George 26th, Phyllis Lucca 2nd, Anthony Lucchi 11th, Ed Marinak 30th, Josephine Miholopoulos 6th, Marilyn Murphy 23rd, Ron Nardolillo 12th, Richard Norris 6th, Bunnie Nubile 27th, George Nubile 18th, Anne Pflug 31st, Tracy Pierce 22nd, Sam Pizzi 19th, Anthony Renella 31st, Al Richmond 15th, Damien Sclafani 12th,

Michelle Tenaglia 31st, Justin Terzi 11th, Frank Uttaro 10th.

*If we missed your Birthday, please call Kathy Carbone to update your information. Show ID at the Bar to add your name to the list for July!

July Notable Dates: July 4th— Independence Day. Club Closed.

July 5th - General Meeting 7:00pm

July 7th-- Lobster Fest 3:00pm

July 15th- Member Birthday/Anniversary BBQ 4 pm

July 19th– Craft Day with Barbara Lorio

July 26th– Executive Board Meeting 6pm

Bocce continues every Monday & Tuesday and

Morning Coffee 9 am

Wed 1-4pm Mahjong. Maria for info 497-0655

Wednesday evening Card Game continues in the

Columbus Room Info: Sal Trofi 496-7676

***SAVE THE DATES: Mark your Calendars***

Aug 2nd– General Meeting 7 pm

Aug 12th– Monthly Member Birthday Celebration 4pm

Aug 16th– Craft Day with Barbara Lorio

Aug. 30th– Executive Board Meeting 6pm

Sept 6th– General Meeting 7 pm

Sept 9th– Monthly Member Birthday Celebration 4pm

Sept 18th– Afternoon Tea Party Carol & Kate chairs.

Sept. 22nd– Pig Roast in planning stage!

Sept 27th– Executive Board Meeting 6pm

Oct 6th– Columbus Day Dinner dance

Nov 7th– Sarasota Opera Studio Singers

Nov 14th– Fashion Show & Luncheon

Watch for more fabulous events in the Fall!

Sincere good wishes for a very happy & safe Holiday, wherever you may be! Keep those who

are far away from home in your thoughts & prayers as this Independence Day is celebrated.

Best wishes to all for a safe return.

Web Site: www.italianamericanclubofvenice.com

JUNE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 6/11/17

There were 72 attendees enjoying the company of their fellow

members, including 4 new members: Linda Falco, Rosalie Monte,

Ron Guido & Tom Vitale. They agree that it’s a good way to get

involved! Cassandra Landry chaired this birthday dinner & every-

one enjoyed the “comfort food”- Shepherd’s Pie. The prep & setup

was done by Joe C, Joe D, Ben P, Frank U, Dee M, Lea S, Doris

M, Lynn F & Karen E. Cake by Joe D, Bob H (Bar), Tom M

(Raffle), Linda B (Door), Bill M (Table Caller) & Bruce B (MC /co

-chair) No Anniversaries to celebrate...what No June Brides?

Birthday celebrants were Connie DiMarco, Carol Karakashian,

Sandi Chance & Ron Guido. Congratulazione a tutti!

The July Birthday/Anniversary Party will be held on Sunday,

July 15th at 4pm. This Party will be a good old-fashioned

Bar-B-Q with grilled dogs & burgers & the trimmings!

*July General Meeting*

Will be Held on July 5th-7pm.

By SANDI CHANCE

Take a look at another Italian author with many best selling novels in Italy and around the world. Among Niccolo’ Ammaniti’s finest are: I’ll Steal You Away This novel centers on Pietro Moroni, a skinny, introspective boy in a small village, who is taunted at school and ignored at home. When his favorite teacher, a spinster with problems of her own, lets him down, his anger—at the world, at his loutish parents and his hopeless brother—combusts. The story of the boy and his teacher intersects with that of a local playboy, a ne’er-do-well newly returned to the village, whose gargantuan narcissism cannot ward off a dawning realization of his life’s errors. Ammaniti beautifully evokes the lopsided streets of an Italian backwater and, especially in Pietro’s surprising friendship with the prettiest girl in the village, the shadow life of childhood. “Ammaniti beautifully evokes the lopsided streets of an Italian backwater and, especially in Pietro’s surprising friendship with the prettiest girl in the village, the shadow life of childhood.” — The New Yorker I’m Not Scared One relentlessly hot summer, six children explore the scorched wheat fields that enclose their tiny Italian village. When the gang find a dilapidated farmhouse, nine-year-old Michele Amitrano makes a discovery so momentous that he dare not tell a soul. It is a secret that will force Michele to question everything and everyone around him, and will bring his innocent world toppling down. An unputdownable thriller, I'm Not Scared has become a contemporary classic in Italian literature, read and celebrated the world over.

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**The Club has received additional book donations for our library. Bob Houston has provided

copies of The Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio , My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New

Name, and Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, all by Elena Ferrante.

**These donations are in memory of Diane Houston.

Highlights From The Board June 2018

Pictures with scenes of Italy have been hung in the dining room. LED lighting will be

installed on the pictures soon, as voted for at the June Membership meeting.

Renovations for the Ladies Bathroom are being planned & will soon be under way.

The IACV Bylaws have been revised and mailed to the members.

The roadside sign was refurbished

Parquet flooring on dancefloor was repaired due to water damage from a/c unit.

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KUDOS TO; Jean Trapani for adding to the Scholarship Fund by her efforts to recycle

bottles & cans used at the Club.

John Antico for donating his 50/50 winnings at the June General

Meeting, back to the Diane Houston Scholarship Fund

Bibliotecario Marino Roncari, wants to remind you that if you are planning a trip to Italy, plan a visit to our library (located in the Columbus Room) where you will find numerous books to acquaint you with towns, museums, hotels & the best food found from the north to the south of beautiful ITALY! Happy Reading!

The Greeters: Joe B, Tony R, Tom M Ticket Seller: Johanna G

Dining Room Workers:

Dee M, Joan V, Cassandra L, Diane J, Carol T Bartenders: Mike M, Bob H

Diners (Always First!) Bill & Delores Meyers

Buon Appetito! Mangia, Mangia!