B O L L E T T I N O Las Vegas Convention a Success for the ICF Grand President’S Michelle Feldman Monthly Message Editor by Leonard Zasoski, Jr
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October 2015 Italian Catholic Federation Anno 91 No. 09 B O L L E T T I N O Las Vegas Convention a Success for the ICF Grand President’s Michelle Feldman Monthly Message Editor by Leonard Zasoski, Jr. As is per Bollettino tradition, the October issue prints the Grand President’s hat happened in Vegas isn’t going to W inauguration speech from the Monday of stay in Vegas, as the results of the Italian the Convention. Enjoy! Catholic Federation’s 85th Annual Con- vention are about to be revealed. This onsignor Cardelli, Reverend Fathers, year’s Convention took place in Las Ve- M Officers and Members of the Central gas, Nevada from September 3 to Sep- Council, Brothers and Sisters of the Italian tember 7, 2015. With the theme, “Glorify Catholic Federation, my family and friends. the Lord By Your Life,” the delegates and members of the ICF arrived in Las Vegas What an honor to be standing before with change in the air, and ready to have you today as the some fun. Grand President of the Italian Catholic The Las Vegas area, along with Conven- Federation. I cannot tion Director Steven Fuentes and his com- put into words the mittee, hosted a wonderful gathering at the feelings running Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. Congratulations to the 2015-2016 newly installed Central Council Officers! Top Row (l-r): Grand Trustee Anne Interrante; Grand Trustee Dante Galeazzi; Grand Trustee Denise Antonowicz; through me as I take On Friday, friends and family gathered to Sergeant-at-Arms Franklyn Lopes, Jr.; Grand Secretary Lauren Kilcullen; Grand Treasurer on this endeavor as register, play Pedro, and battle it out on the Deborah Rodondi; Parliamentarian David Botta. Bottom Row (l-r): Grand 2nd Vice President your humble servant. bocce courts. The Live to Give Committee Vincent Piro; Grand 1st Vice President Andy Pappani; Spiritual Director Rev. Msgr. Daniel I would like start also hosted the ICF’s 4th Annual Conven- Cardelli; Grand President Leonard Zasoski, Jr.; Past Grand President Bob Basuino. off this morning by tion Blood Drive. as evening rolled around, the delegates and tricts were announced and present. thanking our Past With so much to see and do in Las Vegas, Grand President Bob Basuino. Bob has been members returned to the hotel as it was Grand President Basuino presented the a great leader for our organization balancing finally time for the Convention to begin. Grand President’s Award to Russ and work, family, and the passing of his father, The members gathered in the Ballroom for Louise Vento. In their acceptance speech, the official Grand Opening. Frank, all while being there to oversee the continued on page 8 day-to-day operations of the Federation The master of ceremonies for the eve- these past two years. Bob challenged us ning was Past Grand President and Cen- to look for new ideas and to keep moving tral Council Life Member Leonard Rossi, towards the future. Because of his love for O.L.J. ICF Spiritual Director Rev. Msgr. the Federation, he wanted it to be there for Daniel Cardelli welcomed everyone to the the next generation. Bob, Frank is looking Convention and expressed his enthusiasm down on you and saying, “Job well done, over the upcoming weekend. Son.” Please join me in giving Bob a warm Grand Trustee and Central Council Life round of applause. Member Nina Malone sang both the Ital- To my fellow officers and members of the ian and National Anthems. Central Council, thank you for your vote of Branch 367 President, Frank Vatalare, confidence by electing me to the position of Grand President’s Award Winners Russ welcomed everyone to the Convention and Grand President. and Louise Vento with Grand President presented Grand President Bob Basuino Bob Basuino. Saint Pope John XXIII Award Winner I wish to thank Steve Fuentes and his with a gift of appreciation. Bradley James and Grand President Bob committee who did an outstanding job of During the Roll Call of Districts, all dis- Basuino. planning a successful convention here in Las Vegas 2015. Steve has been doing this for eight years, what dedication from a 2015 Convention Raffle Winners great member and friend. Along with Steve, I wish to thank Branch 367 Las Vegas for 5th Prize, $1,000 + $100 Seller’s Prize Congratulations to the following people hosting the convention. For those who have who won a prize in the Convention Raffle. Jeanette T. Hudson, Br. 28, Gilroy, CA hosted a convention in the past, you know 1st Prize, $2,500 + $250 Seller’s Prize 6th Prize, $500 + $100 Seller’s Prize all the planning and preparation that takes place prior to and during the event. When it James and Martha Cardinale-Hill, Br. Anne O’Brien, Br. 163, San Mateo, CA is one branch it can become overwhelming, 230, Diego, CA 7th Prize, $500 + $100 Seller’s Prize but not for Branch 367. They did an 2nd Prize, $1,500 + $150 Seller’s Prize outstanding job. Please give Branch 367 Branch 14, Crockett, CA and their hard working committee a great Sue De Carlo, Br. 395, Stockton, CA round of applause. rd 3 Prize, $1,500 + $100 Seller’s Prize Special Drawing for Branches that I could not have made this journey through Catherine Janssen-Bowman, Br. 281, sold more tickets than last year: 2 my years on Central Council and this Bakersfield, CA prizes of $250 each. weekend without my lovely wife B.G. Little did she know that when marrying a 4th Prize, $1,000 Branch 21, Santa Cruz, CA -- $250 young Polish-German husband 32 years James Prendergast, South Holland, IL Branch 214, Concord, CA -- $250 ago that she would spend 25 plus years as 4th Prize, $100 Seller’s Prize an active member of an Italian-American organization. Along with my sons Andrew Martha T. Nowakowski, Br. 195, Calumet and Joseph, they have all been my support City, IL continued on page 3 2 - BOLLETTINO BOLLETTINO Official Publication of the Italian Catholic Federation 2014 Convention -- Great Success (ISN 0745-256X) Published Monthly Glorifying The Lord By Your Life (except for Combined Aug./Sept. Issue) Monsignor Daniel Cardelli Stockton, joined us during the convention. by the Central Council Both support the ICF not only at the of the Italian Catholic Federation ICF Spiritual Director [email protected] convention but also in our purpose and 8393 Capwell Drive, Suite 110 quests throughout the years. We thank them Oakland, CA 94621 for their presence and encouragement. READERSHIP as of 10/01/15: 7,400 Great enthusiasm, filled with excitement, Subscription Rate: $6.00 year joy and friendship permeated the atmosphere Congratulations to all the new officers of the convention. The Westgate Resort of the ICF. We look forward to a Faith- Editor filled leadership during their tenure. Michelle C.I. Feldman was just great for the convention. The meeting rooms were large and plentiful. Congratulations to all the award winners. Phone: (510) 633-9058; 1-888-ICF-1924 The workshops were well attended and We are proud and grateful to them for their Fax: (510) 633-9758 service to God and the people of God. Website: informative. The service was excellent. ICF.org The general sessions went smoothly and “Glorifying the Lord by your life” was the there was a good feeling of camaraderie Email: theme of this year’s convention. We strive among the delegates and officers. The to glorify the Lord not only during the [email protected] (general) temperature inside of the hotel was cool convention, but also in our daily lives. God and comfortable. The food was good. The [email protected] (Charlene Kramer) gives us so much. We are alive in this world Saturday banquet was excellent and the [email protected] (Patty Smith) because of His love for us. We want to show to follow the example of the love that Jesus service was fabulous. What a great venue our appreciation and gratitude every day of [email protected] (Michelle shows for us. In this way we GLORIFY for a convention! our lives. How? In all our daily actions, in Feldman) THE LORD BY OUR LIFE. Bishop Joseph Pepe, Bishop of Las Vegas all our dealings with our family, friends and [email protected] (Lauren Kilcullen) and Bishop Stephen Blaire, Bishop of fellow humans we want to make every effort Periodicals postage is paid at Oakland, CA., and additional mailing offices. Franciscan. Sadly, Madeleine passed away POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION on February 10, 2008. BOLLETTINO, 8393 Capwell Drive, Suite 110, Oakland, CA 94621 HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS Jane Dianda-Jane was born to Sir Robert and Theresa Dianda in Oakland on January 21, 1965. She attended Bishop O’Dowd The Ladies Take the Spotlight... High School and Merritt College. She UPCOMING: obtained several credentials from H & R 2015 Bishops’ Days: David Botta and Carmen Kilcullen married Bill Descalso, with whom she had Block and the Intuit Lacerte for specialized Past Grand Presidents 4 children, and now has 12 grandchildren. certifications. Jane joined the Federation in Oct. 4 Fresno Bill served as Grand President from 1969- 1981, becoming a member of Branch 91 in 1972 and died in 1986. In 1997, Nettie was or the first sixty-nine years of the Italian Oakland. She says that it seemed a natural Oct. 11 Santa Rosa F elected Grand President, an honor she says Catholic Federation, only men were elected thing to do because her family was so active Oct. 18 San Jose (Santa Clara Valley) to the position of Grand President.