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November 2012 VOLUMEPAGE 2 3, ISSUE 11 Novembernovember 2012 2012 VOLUME 3, ISSUE2 11 Constantino Brumidi Lodge # 2211 LA VOCE Liberty Equality Fraternity November 2012 VOLUMEPAGE 2 3, ISSUE 11 NovemberNOVEMBER 2012 2012 VOLUME 3, ISSUE2 11 LODGE OFFICERS PAST PRESIDENTS Andy Filangeri—President John Vigiano 1082 Gardiner Drive 2009—2011 Bayshore, NY 11706 Sonny Marigliano 631-666-0413 2007—2009 Roy Perticone LODGE & CORPORATION OFFICERS: 2005—2007 1ST Vice President……………………………………...Frank Provenzano—667-1133 Bill Lamont 2nd Vice President………………………………………………Bob Savino—422-6934 2003 - 2005 Immediate Past President ..……………………………….John T. Vigiano-242-7479 Clemente Oropallo Orator ..…………………………………………………….....Thom Lorito—539– 9113 2001 – 2003 Recording Secretary .……………………………………..….Sal Favarolo—321-1819 Arthur Spera Financial Secretary .…………………………………….………Dan Cicale– 586-9583 1999 – 2001 Treasurer ……………………………………………….…...Jack Battaglia—427-3425 Paul Del Prete 1997 – 1999 LODGE OFFICERS: Nick Occhino Corresponding Secretary …………………………………………..Chris Schiavo—254-3650 1995 – 1997 Principal Trustee …………………………………………………Carmine Soldano—586-0883 Frank Ferrante Trustees: 1993 – 1995 Joe Bilello - 553-0288…………………………………….……..Ed Valenti—665-6323 George Nappi Rocco Laino - 661-1981……….………………………… Frank Montuori—422-6914 1991 – 1993 Sal Mangano—988-3000………………………………….Robert Lamont—271-6058 Ted Spera* Masters of Ceremonies: 1989 – 1991 Pat Lorito—790-7359……………………………………………..Sal Pipia - 271-2755 Stephen Pepe Sentinel ……………………………………………………………….Dom Prestano—289-1872 1987 – 1989 Chaplain ………………………………………….Father Vincent Schifano—667-4044 Ext.120 Frank Giacalone State Deputy to Brumidi Lodge ………………………………….. Angelo Crimi 1985 – 1987 Joseph Sanfilippo* CORPORATION DIRECTORS: 1984 – 1985 Roy Perticone—242-5492 …………………………………………Sal Picone - 586-0251 Anthony Bianco Bob Cava - 669-8896 ……………………………………...Jim Caravella - 516-794-7988 1982 – 1984 Tony Bianco—243-0614 …………………………………………Ciro Capano - 757-8301 Rocco Sciarrone* Tom Tartaro -(516) 364-8879 ………………………………..Paul Carosotto - 667-1779 1979 – 1982 ……………………………………………………………………….Bill Lamont - 669-4543 Joe Errico* Vincent Cantone - Honorary* Barney Ferrante - Honorary* 1976 – 1979 Director, Emeritus - Frank Ferrante — 661– 8485 Rocco Castoro STATE OFFICERS: 1975 – 1976 State Appointee, General Laws and By-Laws Chairman…………..Arthur Spera – 669-7295 Mike Bovino* District 1 Chairperson Italian Cultural & Languages ……………………………………………. 1973 – 1975 District 1 Parade Chairperson……………………………….……….Roy Perticone—242-5492 Paul Coniglio 1970 – 1973 STATE DEPUTIES: Mario Mesisco * State Deputy to The Vigiano Brothers Lodge #3436.……………….Arthur Spera – 669-7295 1969 – 1970 State Deputy to Arturo Toscanini Lodge #2107..………………......Roy Perticone –242-5492 John Farina * State Deputy to P. Vincent Landi Lodge #2239………...……………..Bill Lamont – 669-4543 Honorary *Deceased COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Legal Advisors / Counselors ........................... Bob Cava - 669-8896 Bar Chairman…………………………………..…..Joe Bilello—553-0288 .............................................................. Carl Copertino ...274-9035 Bell Jar Chairman……………………….………...Dan Cicale—586-9583 Membership ……………….Chairman Frank Provenzano—667-1133 …….Co-Chair Paul Carosotto—667-1779 ….Jack Messina—667-8053 …………………………………………….Nunzio Diamante—669-4184 …….Frank Misiano - 242-3796 …………………….Sal Pipia - 271-2755 “Popeye” Number…………........................….Joe Bilello—553-0288 Bingo Chairman ………………………….….Marie Diamante—669-4184 District 1 Parade ..................................... Roy Perticone—242-5492 ………………………………………. …………………………………….. .. Photographer ....................................... Rocco Germano - 560-3301 Dark Horse ………………………………………..Ralph Preta—499-4635 Scholarship ............................................ Tony La Rocca - 321-4954 Community Affairs …………………………...Frank Ferrante—661-8485 .............................................................. Jack Battaglia— 427-3425 CSJ ………………………………………………...Bob Savino - 422-6934 Senior Citizen Affairs ......................... Nunzio Diamante—669-4184 Fund Raiser Chairman ………………… ........Chris Schiavo—254-3650 Vegas: Frank Provenzano—667-1133 ........ Bill Lamont - 669-4543 Health & Welfare ……………………………...Dom Prestano—289-1872 Golf Outing…………Tom Lorito—539-9113 / Pat Lorito—790-7359 House Chairman ………………………………….Sal Picone - 586-0251 ………………..Tony La Rocca—321-4954 / Rocco Laino—661-1981 Historian………..……… ……………….….. Sal Favarolo—321-1819 Web Site ................................................... Sal Favarolo—321-1819 Kitchen / Assistant House Chairman……….Frank Montuori - 422-6914 Dances, In House Functions: …….…Frank Provenzano—667-1133 La Voce Editor …………………………...……….Bob Savino—422-6934 La Voce co-Editor ………………………..….Sabrina Savino—422-6934 3VOLUME 3, ISSUE 11 NOVEMBERNovember 2012 2012 PAGE 3 President’s Message Brothers and Sisters: I hope everyone is enjoying the cool weather that autumn brings, but most of all the amazing I understand we also had a few winners on this trip. I’m sure Anita fall foliage, that we are seeing everywhere. My is already planning her next trip. Thank You Anita, for all your hard wife and I recently took a trip upstate and the work in planning these outings. views of the leaves were absolutely spectacular. Monday isn’t just for Bingo! On October 22nd, thanks to Chris Schiavo, we had our third gold buying event. Our members, along This past October we had many events at the with some of our Bingo patrons, came down to sell their unwanted, lodge. On October 7th, we had the LI Columbus Day Parade in broken gold and silver jewelry. I’m sure everyone enjoyed the extra Huntington. Many lodge members came down to march and to show money they received from the items that were just gathering dust in their support of the Brumidi Lodge and their Italian heritage. As we their drawers. were waiting for the parade to start, (which didn’t start on time), the October was Italian Heritage and Culture Month. Bob Savino and heavens opened up. After awhile, I saw our members getting soaked John Vigiano, along with their committee, had a Membership Night at and becoming very uncomfortable. I decided to get back on the bus the Lodge on October 25th. This event celebrated our Italian Heritage and call it a day. Many of the other lodges, along with the bands and and Culture. Films were shown and a nice meal was provided by Sal floats followed right behind us. Even though we all got wet, it never Picone and Frank Montuori. The beautiful Italian colored floral center- dampened our spirits. Back at the lodge, Frank Montuori, along with pieces were donated by Sal Mangano and Family Florist. They were Sal Picone, had heroes, salads and dessert waiting for us. Thank you the perfect addition to our tables and made our lodge hall look very gentlemen. I’d also like to thank Diana Grauer who handled the task festive. Thank you Sal. I hope the people who came down to the of ordering the flowers for Queen Taylor, Debbie and myself. Thanks lodge that evening enjoyed the event. Brumidi is the place to be! Diane. October 27th, we had our Annual Halloween Dinner Dance. Dan On October 13th, the Grand Lodge held their first Autism Fund- Cicale, along with his committee did a fantastic job, making the party raiser at the Brumidi Lodge. Past First Lady Rae Lanzilotta and First a huge success. Dan thought of everything; a delicious meal, with a Lady Barbara Lupo, along with their committee, did an outstanding perfect dessert for the season. DJ Ray kept everyone dancing and job for this worthy cause. I want to thank all the men and women who there were prizes and trophies for the costume winners. Thanks Dan gave up their time to come down and help deal, spin, shuffle, serve for a fun and enjoyable evening! and cook all the food for the evening. As President, it makes me proud to see the support our members gave to the Grand Lodge’s As we move through the month of November, (the start of the holiday newest charity. The high point of the night was when Michael season for my family and hopefully yours), I want to extend my Graziano, an autistic young man, performed a song on his guitar, in wishes from my family to yours, for a Very Blessed and Healthy, which he wrote both the music and the lyrics. The song explained Happy Thanksgiving! how he felt fitting into today’s society with autism. By the time he had finished the song, there wasn’t a dry eye in the building. At last count, Please keep in your prayers our sick and departed members and the fundraiser brought in close to $14,000. It just goes to show you, never forget our servicemen and women protecting our freedom. when we all work together we can always achieve success. On October 18th, Anita Montuori ran a trip to Aqueduct Casino. It Insieme come una famiglia, turned out to be a beautiful day weather wise and everyone had a President Andy great time. A b o u t O u r H e r i t a g e . N o T h a nksgiving Day in Italy? Thanksgiving Day is a distinct American tradition created by pilgrims to commemorate a bountiful harvest in the New World; and Plymouth Rock would be merely another stone amongst two thousand year old Roman archaeological ruins. In Italy, Thanksgiving, La Festa del Ringraziamento, refers to a variety of religious holidays held throughout the year for patron saints. So, this month I’m going to introduce you to Prospero Alpini, a Venetian physician and botanist, born on Thanksgiving Day, in 1553. He was born at Marostica, in the Republic of Venice. In his youth he served in the Milanese army, but quickly went off to study medicine at Padua; and became a physician in Campo
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