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Volume 23 Issue 212 June/July 2018 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE Greetings Members, President s Message I hope this finds everyone doing well.

1 Volume 23 Issue 212 June/July 2018 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE Greetings Members, President s Message I hope this finds everyone doing well. There have been more and exciting things happening since our last newsletter. As you will see when you visit the club we have finally put a new roof on and are getting ready to repaint the building. Several of our members have been working hard to clean up and trim back our overgrown bushes and scrubs. My thanks goes out to them as should yours. Our membership drive is going well and we will announce the winners after the June 14th deadline. We are now selling Polo and T-Shirts with our logo on them. Please see Sandy Smith to order yours. These must be paid for in advance prior to us placing the order. These also help support our club as well as advertise it. I would love to see us sporting these items during Festa as well as other events we attend. I ask that you get with Gina Mielech or myself to ensure that we have your most updated address, phone number and address to make certain you receive the latest updated information. As always you can call the club or myself and we will be happy to keep you informed. I hope to see all of you at our Sunday meeting/dinner on June 10th and please remember to RSVP by the deadline. We will be voting on our updated by-law changes. Our next Town Hall meeting is Wednesday, June 7pm and we will be serving coffee and dessert. Thank you again for allowing me to be your president and may God Bless. OFFICERS Jim Ranieri President Vinny Zammataro Vice President Vinny Ficarrotta Treasurer Gina Mielech Asst. Treasurer Sandy Smith Recording Secretary Father Tom Cody Club Chaplain BOARD OF DIRECTORS Melanie Matrascia Mike Matrascia Lucy Santos Linda Springsteen Anne Stepp Mena Vesce Ciao J.Ranieri (904) j.ranieri@iacofjacksonville.com

Page 2 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE JUNE BIRTHDAYS BUON COMPLEANNO!

Allen Carrel 22 Sal Yacuzzo 25 Frank Mullaney 26 Joe Cinotti 29 Linda Oberti 30 John Borghese Join your IAC fellow members at the Alhambra Theater for a matinee performance of Kiss Me, Kate on

00, which includes tax and gratuity. You must prepay. Final count and final payment are due on August 17th, 2018. To reserve your ticket, please send an email to rsvp@iacofjacksonville.

2 Page 2 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE JUNE BIRTHDAYS BUON COMPLEANNO! 4 Kathy Easterling 4 Vincent Zammataro 6 Ann Barni 6 Maurice Cooper 7 Edward Wetzel 8 Kent Larson 12 Lou Vesce 13 Anthony Di Benedetto 15 Marylin Sorrentino 17 Martha Calabrese 17 Jackie Nicoli 18 Allen Carrel 22 Sal Yacuzzo 25 Frank Mullaney 26 Joe Cinotti 29 Linda Oberti 30 John Borghese Join your IAC fellow members at the Alhambra Theater for a matinee performance of Kiss Me, Kate on Saturday, September 8th, PM ( you are encouraged to arrive at 11:00 am). There are 36 seats reserved for our club (tables B19-22, 24-25, some handicapped accessible). Tickets are $57.00, which includes tax and gratuity. You must prepay. Final count and final payment are due on August 17th, To reserve your ticket, please send an to rsvp@iacofjacksonville.com OR call the club at For Members that have a business and would like your business name and phone number listed in our newsletter periodically, please send an to: rsvp@iacofjacksonville.com with the information. Sebastian Russo, Brooklyn Pizza, Phone: (904) Gina Mielech, Wreaths for the Sky (For custom wreaths, see Gina at the club) JUNE ANNIVERSARIES FELICE ANNIVERSARIO! 12 Vincent & Teena Burchianti 15 John & Gail Dasta 24 Dr. Joseph & Monica Anello 26 Gregory & Marilena Blajian FOR CLUB RENTALS PLEASE CALL ANNE (904)

ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE Page 3 JUNE Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 Board Mtg 6:30 PM 7 8 9 10 General Mtg 1:00

25 26 27 28 29 Dinner & Bingo 6:30 PM 30 General Meeting/ La Cena Della Nonne Domenica (Grandma s Sunday Dinner) June 10th, 2018 @ 1:00

Insalata (Salad), Rigatoni con Ragu alla Bolognese (Rigatoni with Bolognese sauce) Salsiccia e Polpette (Sausage and Meatballs),

3 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE Page 3 JUNE Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Board Mtg 6:30 PM General Mtg 1:00 PM Yard Sale 7:30 AM 1:30 PM Town Hall Mtg 7:00 PM Spaghetti to Go 5:00PM 7:00PM Club Rented Dinner & Bingo 6:30 PM 30 General Meeting/ La Cena Della Nonne Domenica (Grandma s Sunday Dinner) June 10th, 1:00 MENU: Antipasto. Insalata (Salad), Rigatoni con Ragu alla Bolognese (Rigatoni with Bolognese sauce) Salsiccia e Polpette (Sausage and Meatballs), Dessert, Coffee/Tea HOST: Jim & Doreena Ranieri DONATIONS: Members: $14.00 * Guests: $19.00 * Children 8-17: $8.00 * Under 8: Free Please RSVP no later than Noon, Thursday, June 7th, 2018 using Evite OR rsvp@iacofjacksonville.com OR call the Club at

Page 4 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE Wreaths Across America The collecting of contributions has started for the

I will be collecting money until October, all contributions are accepted. Each wreath costs $15.

Anyone wishing to volunteer to assist in this ceremony, please see me for additional information.

Thank you, Lucy Santos REMEMBER ~ HONOR~TEACH Our Sympathy Our Deepest Sympathy to member Moe Cooper on the passing of

Thinking of You *Denise O Neill* *James Ranieri* *Steve and Barbara Desorbo* *Ned Wetzel* Spaghetti To Go!

4 Page 4 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE Wreaths Across America The collecting of contributions has started for the Christmas Wreaths for the St. Augustine National Cemetery. I will be collecting money until October, all contributions are accepted. Each wreath costs $15.00 and will be placed on grave sites on 12/15/18 at 12:00pm. Anyone wishing to volunteer to assist in this ceremony, please see me for additional information. Thank you all for your generosity in showing we have not forgotten the sacrifices made by all who lie here. Thank you, Lucy Santos REMEMBER ~ HONOR~TEACH Our Sympathy Our Deepest Sympathy to member Moe Cooper on the passing of his beloved Patti, treasured wife, mother and friend. Patti was also an IAC member. She will be missed. Thinking of You *Denise O Neill* *James Ranieri* *Steve and Barbara Desorbo* *Ned Wetzel* Spaghetti To Go! Friday, June 22, PM 7 PM Spaghetti Dinners to Go! Friday June 22, 2018, 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Stop by the Italian American Club on your way home from work and grab some dinner for the family! Pasta, 2 meatballs and bread! Mangia for $8 a Plate! 2838 Westberry Road, Jacksonville, FL THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB PHONE NUMBER IS (904)

Volume 23, Issue 212, June/July 2018 Page 5 Recruiting Leader

Gagliano 3 Lucy Santos 3 Tony Di Benedetto 2 Frank Pitruzzello 1

5 Volume 23, Issue 212, June/July 2018 Page 5 Recruiting Leader Board as of Doreena Ranieri 5 Carlo Clemente 4 Madaline Gagliano 3 Lucy Santos 3 Tony Di Benedetto 2 Frank Pitruzzello 1 Sandra Richmann 1 Jeanne D Amico 1 Marilena Blajian 1 The IAC Yard Sale will take place on June 16 th from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will open it to the public to come and share outside space ($20 fee, no table). Our space will be inside so rain or shine this sale will go on. We will be selling food and drinks. No clothing or electronics please, but treasures you no longer wish to keep will be gratefully accepted for your donation to the club to sell. Don t forget to pass the word along to friends and family that would like to donate items to the club as every little bit helps! IAC Yard Sale June 16th!

Page 6 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE Pasta & Bingo June 29th, 2018 @ 6:30

$8.00 * Guests: $10.00 * Children 8-17: $3.

Hamburgers & Hot Dogs provided by the Club Please Bring a Dish to Share Donations

6 Page 6 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE Pasta & Bingo June 29th, 6:30 PM MENU: Salad, Pasta, Dessert, Coffee/Tea HOST: Jim Ranieri DONATIONS: Members: $8.00 * Guests: $10.00 * Children 8-17: $3.00 * Under 8: Free Please RSVP no later than Noon, Thursday, June 27th, 2018 using Evite OR rsvp@iacofjacksonville.com OR call the Club at Summer Picnic July 21st, 1:00 PM MENU: Hamburgers & Hot Dogs provided by the Club Please Bring a Dish to Share Donations $3.00 per person if you do not bring a dish Please RSVP no later than Noon, Thursday, July 19th, 2018 using Evite OR rsvp@iacofjacksonville.com OR call the Club at

Grassi JULY ANNIVERSARIES FELICE ANNIVERSARIO!

7 Page 7 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE JULY BIRTHDAYS BUON COMPLEANNO! 3 Guido Nicoli 8 Joan Pickett 10 David Widell 13 Joy Fashauer 14 Ann Pino 15 Shirley Moore 16 JoAnn Gregory 17 Flora Horne 17 Bill Easterling 19 Julie Carlson 24 Peter Casella 28 Joe Farina 28 Frank Grassi JULY ANNIVERSARIES FELICE ANNIVERSARIO! 4 Angelo & Antonella Pindilli 20 Angelo & Michelle Giardino 28 Frank & Anna Mullaney Mary Ann Matassa-Wetzel When we moved to Jacksonville from Northeast PA, it was culture shock for me. I was very active with UNICO of Scranton, which is a service organization to promote Italian heritage and community charity work. We couldn't find good pizza, Italian food, etc. I couldn t find good Italian meats. I was having my hair done and my hairdresser recommended the Italian American Club of Jacksonville. She is not a member but one of her clients is and she always talked about the fun and friendship. I did apply and so did my husband, even though he is not Italian. I did become very involved and met some very friendly members who welcomed us with open arms. Over the past 2 years my husband and I have had some medical problems and we could not be as active as we wanted to be in the Club. Hopefully, this is coming to an end shortly and we can become more involved again. The Club has been welcoming and understanding and played a great part in our assimilating into the community. I am sure many members do not know us, and those who do probably do not know the impact their friendship has made in our lives, because a smile or just welcoming us at their table were an impact on our lives. I could never mention all the members who helped us adjust, for fear of leaving someone out. Thank you all.

8 Volume 23, Issue 212, June/July 2018 Page 8 Did You Miss Our May General Meeting? There was Music, Dancing, Laughter, Friends & Food!

Page 9 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE UPCOMING EVENTS!

th IAC Yard Sale 20 th - Town Hall Meeting 22 nd - Pasta to Go 29 th Dinner &

Alhambra Dinner Theater- Kiss Me Kate NOVEMBER 18 th - Car Show /Food IAC

We are offering Men and Women s Polo Shirts and Unisex T-Shirts.

9 Page 9 ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB of JACKSONVILLE UPCOMING EVENTS! (Subject to Change) JUNE 6 th Board Meeting 10 th General Meeting/Dinner 16 th IAC Yard Sale 20 th - Town Hall Meeting 22 nd - Pasta to Go 29 th Dinner & Bingo JULY 21 st - Picnic AUGUST 4 th - Casino Night at IAC SEPTEMBER 8 th - Alhambra Dinner Theater- Kiss Me Kate NOVEMBER 18 th - Car Show /Food IAC Shirts! We are taking orders for shirts with our IAC logo on them. We are offering Men and Women s Polo Shirts and Unisex T-Shirts. Polo Shirts are $25 and T-Shirts are $18 They can be purchased at Club Events. See Sandy Smith for details and to order.

10 Volume 23 Issue 212 June 6th Board Meeting 6:30 PM Italian American Club PO Box Jacksonville, FL June 10th General Meeting & Dinner 1:00 PM June 16th Yard Sale 7:30 AM June 20th Town Hall Meeting 7:00 PM July 21st Summer Picnic 1:00 PM June 22nd Pasta to Go 5:00 PM June 29th Dinner & Bingo 6:30 PM

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