La Voce Forte The Original “The Strong Voice”
The Italian American
Social Club at Palm Coast, Florida 45 Old Kings Road North ~ Palm Coast, Florida 32137 ~ 386-445-1893
Originators of Visit our website: www.iascpc.com “Festa Italiana”
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January/gennaio 2018 Volume XLII, Issue #2
In this Issue
BandIn this Schedule………………………. issue: 4 Birthdays/Anniversaries.……… 4 Boosters………………………………… 8 Calendar .………………………………16 Committees…………………………… 2 Event Photo’s…..……………………15 Health and Welfare ……………... 5 Heritage………………………………… 6 Meeting Highlights…… …………… 5 Membership Info ………………… 10 Menu………………………… .…….11-14 New Members ……………………… 7 Pot of Gold Monthly Winner…. 8 President’s Message……………… 3 Save the Date………………………… 7
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Then just send it to our email [email protected] Attention: Karen Would love to see all!
June 1, 2017~May 31, 2018
Italian American Social Club
Executive Board Members
President Chuck Buglione 864-2022 Vice-President Lou Monico 446-2209 Secretary Lois BigMountain 586-5814 Treasurer Colette Kraemer 986-0274 Directors Sal Gulotta 864-7084 Pat LaCorte 446-0555 cell 503-4636 Mike Aulicino 904-471-7091 Frank Colarusso 503-4199 Joseph Jaworski 492-3865 JoAnn Pelliccia 516-398-7663
Standing Committees Building/Grounds Open By-Laws/Rules MaryAnn Landolina 263-2710 Charities John LaCorte 446-0555 Election Elizabeth Piettro 446-1976 Grievance Ric Giumenta 445-7547 Health & Welfare Joe Abitante 597-7023 Heritage Jane Aulicino 904-471-7091 Membership Marie Galluccio 447-6614 Newsletter Tito FlyerKaren 1.27.18 Gagliano 569-6249 Advertising & PDF.pdf Publicity Joe Abitante 597-7023
Scholarship Daria & Perry Troina 445-3715
Select Committees Bereavement Cathy Irene 446-8019 Bingo John LaCorte 446-0555 Marie Luke 445-7214 Door Greeter Donna DiAngelo 283-5074 Volunteer Coord. Bella Ammirata 445-9633 Web Manager Karen Gagliano 569-6249 Webmaster/Host Joe Sermarini 445-3729
Appointed Positions Chaplain Joe Abitante 597-7023 50/50 Jenny Martin 446-2218 Banquets Chef Michael Taylor Kraemer 445-1893 Pot of Gold Jenny Martin 446-2218 Sergeant at Arms Dennis G. Holzschuh 246-5077 Social Director Karen Gagliano 569-6249 Social Asst. Dominick Papa Line Dancing Jenny Martin 446-2218 Bldg. Restoration Karen Gagliano 569-6249 Kenny Kraemer 986-0274
Message from the President
Ciao a Tutti
I would like to start by wising everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day! Last month was not too exciting because we were all tired from that great NYE party but we did manage to put on “Latin Night” which was a huge success. Thank you to JoAnn, Frank, Joe, Mary, Karen, Dominick, Mike, Joe, Lou, Kenny and Donna our beer girl for making the night even more exciting. The Board and I also want to thank all the members who came the Friday night before that was also a banner night.
This month has some fantastic events starting with “Dance Fever” Saturday 2/03. A classic Disco night with some very special guests. Tickets are still available. “Carnevale di Venezia” Saturday 2/10 teaming together with our Heritage family making some very special dishes. This is almost sold out, so you better not snooze or you will lose lol. Pub Night this month, Saturday 2/24 features a new live band Sub-Jammer they are out of Jacksonville and play everything. Please visit their website and check them out so you can hear them live. I know all of you will love this band. Tickets are 10.00 at the door and include a free appetizer buffet. Hope all of you will attend.
On to Club business. First, I would like you all to know that our Chef Anthony has decided to resign because of personal reasons. On the good side, our new Chef is Michael better known as the sous chef who has learned a lot from Anthony and is ready for the challenge. He has been cooking for you for the past month and his food is delicious. Let us all welcome him to his new and well-deserved position. The floor and the hallway in the kitchen has been painted up to code. There are a few appliances that we are going to have to change out soon but that’s why we have the Building fund and we all want to thank you for your support. The Board would like to thank Joe Abitante and Annmarie for the 1700.00 check and to the members who donated another 100.00 from the cruise they all took in October. Great gift to the Club.
On a sad note, we lost one of our dearest family member Terry Kent. Please pray for Don and his family. We all need many prayers when this happens. Also please keep in your prayers all of our members that are ill and need a fast recovery. The Board and I just want to say how thankful we are for all of you who support the club because “WE ARE THE BEST CLUB ON THE STRIP & THIS IS OUR CLUB AND OUR FAMILY” Grazie a Tutti Chuck Buglione, President
Italian American Club of Palm Coast
01 Dorothy Daly 11 Jane DeGoveia 25 Adam Gronczenski 02 Janet Kinser 11 Richard Moffitt 26 Charles Schram27 Frank 02 Don Velardi 11 John Peay Kaminski 03 Edward Earls 12 Brian Bender 27 JoAnn Lilla 03 George Ungaro 13 Barbara Gagnon 27 Angelina Noia 04 Donna DiAngelo 14 Victor Acocella 27 Edward Kazmierskii 04 Ron Mitchell 14 Ruthie Labno 27 Gary Paterno 05 Lucille O’Day 14 Elma Maldonado 28 Antonio Bellavia 05 Veronica Venus 17 Brenda Gerber 28 Nicholas Mondello 05 Carol Vigilante 18 Marie Luke 28 Peter Loglisci 06 Brian Bender 18 Ronald McEwen 28 Kathleen McGann 06 Richard Franco 18 Jan VanBuran 07 Philip Anninos 19 Frank Jasento 07 Sandra Garcia 19 Calogero Marullo 08 Herman Gutierrez 19 Lenny DeRois 09 Frank Hanna 19 William Trahman 09 Diane Nieminen 19 Paul Sare 09 Joan Dorbot 20 Nancy Persichilli 10 Charles Buglione 22 Eva Alge 10 Dimitrios Kokklas 22 Dick Christie 10 Lydia Paterno 22 Janet Pollinger 11 Lillian Catoggio 23 Patricia Rizzo 11 Terry Kiernan 23 Rosanne BiBlasi 24 David Risch
01 Greg & Linda Hansen 13 Victor & Harriette Acocella 24 Jerry & Virginia Esposito 01 Alex & MaryAnn Landolina 13 Charles & Judith Kumle 24 Leo & Donna-Marie Thompson 08 Theodore & Marya Frask 14 John & Linda Casalo 27 Richard & Marina Cicchetti 11 Bruce & Susan DeGraaf 14 Adam/Patricia Gronczenski 11 George & Phyllis Sullivan 14 Scott & Julia Parkstrom 12 Barry & Joann Hester 23 Joseph & Nancy Benneducci 23 George & Mickey Logemann 23 Harry & Karen Williams 23 Brian & Irena Dobis
February 2018 2018 Band Schedule April 2018 2/2 Traces of Gold March 2018 4/6 Frank Saffi 2/3 Disco Fever DS 2/9 Frank Saffi 3/2 Debbie & Tony 4/13 Phil Farino 3/4 Johnny Pettillo DS 2/10 Phil Farino DD 4/14 Great American Voices 2/16 Tim Rippey 3/9 Carl Monte DS 2/23 Phil Farino 3/10 Phil Farino DD 4/20 Debbie& Tony 2/24 Sun Jammer 3/16 Frank Saffi 4/21 Tito Pub Night “Pub Night 3/23 Tim Rippey 4/27 Tim Rippey 3/30 Phil Farino 3/31 Soul Fire Pub Night
Health and Welfare – February Reporting 2018 (For January 2018)
Sympathy: Don Kent for his beloved “Terry”
Get Well To: None reported this Month
Please notify Joe Abitante, Chaplin at 386-597-7023 to keep our club informed on the
Health and Welfare of our members
IASCPC MEMBER SHIP MEETING MINUTES – January 17, 2018
1. Meeting called to order President Chuck Buglione
2. Membership Count 69 regular, 8 associates, there was a quorum
3. Invocation and Pledge Joe Abitante
4. Roll call Officers/Directors Secretary Lois Big Mountain, All present 5. Introduction of New Members Marie Galluccio-14 new members 6. Previous months GMM minutes Sec. Lois Big Mountain accepted 7. Previous months Board meeting min Sec. Lois Big Mountain info only 8. Treasurer Report Colette Kraemer $125 plus for December- accepted as read, Joe Jaworski 2018 budget presented, voted on and Passed 9. Correspondence Thank you from Grace Tabernacle Ministries
10. Social Karen Gagliano – 1/ 27, LATIN NIGHT WITH TITO, 2/3, DANCE FEVER, 2/ 10,
CARNEVALE, SOME TICKETS AVAILABLE
Committee Reports : Health/Welfare Joe sent 2 sympathy cards for George Britton, Ms. DeHart, Joe Eikamp -recovering 11. 50/50-line dancing Jenny reported Line Dancing $24 Dec. $570 YTD, 50/50 $ 570 Dec. $7,135 YTD Heritage: Jane Aulicino announced Carnevale Feb 10, fabulous menu, Wear masks Bingo: John reported Bingo doing well, picked up again Charities: John reported all charities are paid
Scholarships: One applicant, extended to Jan. 31
Door Greeters: Donna needs door greeter backups
Building and Grounds: Joann Pelliccia, CHAIRPERSON NEEDED Banquet Sales: Taylor/Mike doing great job By-laws, Rules & Regulations MaryAnn Landolino, No report Building Restoration Fund Karen Gagliano reported $1,843 in account
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
New Year’s EVE successful, However the tipping was very poor!
EVERYONE HAD A FANTASTIC TIME, DECORATIONS “OVER THE TOP” THANKS TO KAREN AND HER HELPERS
NEW BUSINESS: th a. Texas Hold Em will start Feb 6 . NO money exchanges only Chips and points per Sal Gulotta b. All MUST SIGN IN AT DOOR If a member comes and didn’t pay dues, they will NOT be let in c. Brenda asked why we are bringing this back. Because we are losing money. We need to keep our doors open. d. Joe Abitante and Anne Marie presented a check for $1700 from the cruise. A member donated $100 for same. GOOD OF THE ORDER: ALL MEMBERS MUST SHOW THEIR CARDS TO DOOR GREETERS. NO EXCEPTIONS! Someone asked why gratuities are not on the Tickets. {TO KEEP COST OF TIX DOWN.} Bill Zanette asked for Fish or Spaghetti and Meat Balls on Friday night. DONNA DiAngelo said there are ONLY 2 people in the kitchen
working. Jenny Martin said OUR WAITRESES ARE THE BEST bringing extra bread and water. $50 Raffle won by Joe Abitante. Hearing no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:10
Several distinct styles of masks are worn in the Carnevale di Venezia, some with identifying names.
The bauta is a mask that today is heavily gilded, though originally simple stark white, which is designed to comfortably cover the entire face. This traditional grotesque piece of art was characterized by the inclusion of an over-prominent nose, a thick supraorbital ridge, a projecting chin line, and no mouth. The mask’s beak-like chin is designed to enable the wearer to talk, eat, and drink without having to remove it. The bauta was often accompanied by a red or black cape and a tricorn.
The Colombina is a half-mask, only covering the wearer’s eyes, nose, and upper cheeks. It is often highly decorated with gold, silver, crystals, and feathers. It is held up to the face by a baton or is tied with a ribbon as with most other Venetian masks. The
Columbina mask is named after a stock character in the Commedia dell’arte: Colombina was a maidservant and soubrette who was an adored part of Italian theatre for generations.
The Medico della peste, with its long beak, is one of the most bizarre and recognizable masks, though it did not start out as a th carnival mask but as a method of preventing spread of disease. The striking design originates from 17 century French physician Charles de Lorme who adopted the mask while treating plague victims. The mask is often white, consisting of a hollow beak and round eyeholes covered with crystal discs. Those who wear the plague doctor mask often also wear the associated clothing, a black hat and long black cloak, white gloves and a staff.
The moretta (dark one) or servetta muta (mute servant woman) was a small strapless velvet oval mask with wide eyeholes and no lips or mouth by patrician women. The mask was only just large enough to conceal a woman’s identity and was held in place by the wearer biting on a button or bit (the women wearing this mask were unable to speak, hence muta) and was often finished off with a veil.
The volto (Italian for face) or larva (meaning ghost in Latin) is the iconic modern Venetian mask; it is often made of white porcelain or thick plastic, though frequently gilded and decorated, and is commonly worn with a tricorn and cloak. It is also quite heavier than a typical mask and has a much tighter fit. The volto is typically worn with a headdress, scarf, veil, another mask or a combination of all four and is secured in the back with a ribbon. The volto covers the entire face including the whole chin. It extends farther back to just before the ears and upwards to the top of the forehead and depicts the nose and lips in simple facial expressions.
Another classic character from the stage, Pantalone, possibly stemming from the Italian” pianta il leone” referencing the conquests of Venice and the origin of this character, is usually represented as a sad old man with an oversized nose like the beak of a crow with high brows and slanted eyes. Pantalone is also a half mask. meaning harlequin in Italian, is a zanni character of the commedia. His originally wooden and later leather half mask painted black depicts him as having a short, blunt, ape like nose, a set of wide, round, arching eyebrows, a rounded beard and always a bump on his forehead meant to signify a devil’s horn. n The Zanni class of characters is another classic of the stage. Theirs is a half mask in leather, with a low forehead, bulging eyebrows and a long nose with a reverse curve towards the end. It is said the longer the nose, the more stupid the character.
Join us for Carnevale di Venezia on February 10th and be sure to wear your mask!
Wikpedia.org/Carnival of Venice#Types of masks
OUR FAMILY CONTUNUES TO GROW AT OUR CLUB
Dave Camarca Douglas & Paula Crescamanno, Nicholas & Ann Gennett Norman & Karen Madison Lorraine Pinto
Mellisa Extrom
“General Meeting Buffet” February 21, 2018
5:00pm – 6:30pm https://www.facebook.com/iascpalmcoast
$10.00 Chicken, Pasta You’ll see many Salad and Dessert Interesting pictures, event reminders Purchase your buffet Tickets in advance every and more! Tuesday & Friday at the Social Ticket Sales Table
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ENTERTAINMENT February 10, 2018 Carnevale di Venezia Phil Farino
February 24, 2018 Pub Night “New Band” Sun Jammer March 4, 2018 Johnny Pettillo Dinner Show March 10, 2018 St. Josephs Dinner Dance Phil Farino March 31, 2018 Pub Night Soul Fire April 14, 2018 Great American Voices Dinner Show Hope to see you at our Fun Events! Remember these events help support our club
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• In memory of Gino Martin • Angelo Callari – In memory of my wife Dena • Ted Francescon • John & Janet Pollinger In loving memory of Marie Francescon In loving memory of William and Felicia Donato • Eva Alge and Ron Puso • Lois Big Mountain PP • Karen Gagliano In loving memory of Keeto In loving memory of Big Jim • June and Gary Bruno - In loving memory of Leonard E. Dobis • Eddie & Lynn Uribe - To my best partner. • Bill & Doris Agee - In memory of my Mother Irene
• Santo & Abby Oddo • Eddie & Christy - In memory of family and friends In memory of Martha Andrews, Hoyt & Natale Oddo • Paul & Judy Sare - 52 years of Wedded Bliss • Lidia & Mike Torres – In memory of Lydia Garcia • ACS - In memory of RGS • Bella & Larry Ammirata • Randy & Jeanne Meyer - In memory of Connie Dignard In loving memory of Mickey Ammirata • June & Garry R. Bruno • Leonard Dobis - In Loving Memory of Gloria Rice Davis • Marianne Landolina
In Loving Memory of Alex Landolina
Pot of Gold
Meet & Greet new Our first winner for 2018 is Dominick Papa with number 121. Congratulations to Dominick. friends through Our next drawing will be Friday, February 23.
Volunteering. We do not have much of a waiting list for Pot of Gold numbers, so if Call our Volunteer you would like to be on POG list, please call or see Jenny Martin.
Coordinator Thanks to all who help Jenny with POG and Friday 50/50’s. Bella Ammirata The club could not do with all of you! 445-9633 Tuesday Line Dancing – 7pm Please give us a hand Come and join us every Tuesday night for Line Dance Lessons. Jenny Martin teaches beginner to intermediate dances from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Thank You Lessons are free for members and $3.00 for non-members
Needs Volunteers! If you can help on Monday nights Every Tuesday 7pm with or Tuesday afternoons, please call: John LaCorte: 446-0555 John and Sal
Please Support Local Businesses Who Support Our Club
Important Membership Business
2018 Membership
$120.00 Annual Membership Renewal was due by January 31, 2018 You can pay via Check, Credit Card or Cash at the club Tuesday and Fridays 5-7pm or by calling (386-445-1893) or coming in to the office Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
Members 2017 and cards will no longer work after 1/31/18 to enter club!
2018 Budget
2018 Budget was voted on and approved at January 17, 2018 Membership Meeting
IASC Scholarship – UPDATE
Applications are available on our website along with Guidance Depts. at both high schools. The deadline is Thru end of February! The scholarships are for any graduating high school senior or any college student continuing their education. Please call Perry & Daria Troina if you have any questions. 445-3715 Time is running out - Please submit applications asap
Check presentation to our President, Chuck, for the IASC, from Joe & Ann Marie owners of Avoya Cruise center for their donation of $1,800 and their support of our club. Presented at General Meeting, January 17th, 2018
February Menu Culinary Tips February Menu Culinary Tips
Paillard – a cut of meat (scalloped) Gremolata – an Italian chopped herb pounded thin, grilled or sautéed quickly condiment classically made of lemon zest
Frisée – a type of chicory salad Haricots’ Verts – String Beans
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New Year’s Eve Black & White
Extravaganza
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Dinner 5-8:30pm
Dancing 6:30pm
Club Closed Music: Traces of Gold
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Bingo 12pm Game Day 10am Dinner 5-8:30pm
Club Closed Club Closed Bingo 6:15pm Dancing 6:30pm 10 Dinner Menu/Pizza Karaoke 7pm Board Meeting Carnevale di Line Dance 7pm Music: Frank Saffi Texas Hold-Em 7 pm Venezia Dinner Dance Doors open at 6:00pm
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Bingo 12pm Game Day 10am
Club Closed Dinner 5-8:30pm Dinner Menu/Pizza Irish Dinner Club Closed Outside Karaoke 7pm Dancing 6:30pm Bingo 6:15pm Dance Line Dance 7pm Banquet Texas Hold-Em Music: Tim Rippey
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Bingo 12pm Game Day 10am Club Closed Dinner 5-8:30pm Sun Jammer Bingo 6:15pm Dinner Menu/Pizza Dancing 6:30pm Club Closed Karaoke 7pm General Meeting Heritage PUB NIGHT Line Dance 7pm Buffet 5pm
Texas Hold-Em Meeting Music: Phil Farino $10.00 General Meeting 10:30am Doors open 6:00pm 7 pm
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No Bingo
Club Closed Bingo 6:15pm Dinner Menu/Pizza Game Day 10am Karaoke 7pm
Line Dance 7pm Texas Hold-Em
HERITAGE COLUMBUS DINNER DANCE