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Merry Christmas Buon Natale Volume 2 LODGE #2442 NEWS Issue 12 DECEMBER 2015 Merry Christmas Buon Natale Editor; Angela Donato [email protected] Greetings from President Margaret Ripa Maier SGT. JOHN BASILONE Dear Lodge Members, ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE Lodge Sister Dottie Curto This is the time of the year for festivities, Please donate a new, where we visit with family and friends to unwrapped toy or gift for ages infant to teen to distribute to families for celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, the Christmas Holiday. Bring toys/ and or gifts to our NEXT LODGE CHRISTMAS PARTY and New Year’s. MEETING on December 7th. You can also call me at 631-289-7470 CONTACT PRES. MARGARET Singing for more information or to drop off gifts at my home. Let her know you will attend. “Peace on Earth Good Will Towards Men” I will let you know at the She is making all arrangements. will never be more poignant meeting when and where 631-567-0874 the toys are being sorted as it is today with all that is Volunteers are needed Check made payable to: to help sort and pack gifts happening around the world. for our community. OSIA DISTRICT ONE HELP US TO HELP OTHERS $45. Per person Stay close to family and friends, Mail to Margaret Ripa Maier be safe when traveling, 291 Central Ave be vigilant in crowded places Bohemia NY 11716 and come back to us in January 2016!! Party is at the Brumidi Lodge We have much to do!! 2075 Deer Park Ave Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Deer Park In this Issue Fraternally Yours, Page Margaret Ripa Maier, Pres. Lodge #2442 2 Nov. meeting 3 FOR THE TROOPS 4 GMM LUNCHEON 5 MUSEUM 6 CHRISTMAS 7 BUON COMPLEANNO 8 CSJ OSIA NEWS 9 CONGRATULATIONS 10 CATCHING UP PHOTOS 11 OSIA SISTERS & BROTHERS 12 ITALIAN HERITAGE 13 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING 14 FROM THE EDITOR November General Meeting CULTURE CHAIRLADY, LUISA POTENZA GRACE FICARRA, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY SHARED WITH US ABOUT HER TRIP TO CUBA GLORIA CUMMINGS, MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES 50-50 WINNER GRACE GONZALES THE AUTUMN BASKET GENEROUSLY DONATIED BY LINDA JOHNSON, SHOWING HER TRUE FRATERNITY FOR THE LODGE’ THE BASKET WAS WON BY LODGE SISTER DEB LINBRUNNER Page | 2 FOR OUR TROOPS OUR MEMBERS WERE EXTRA GENEROUS THIS YEAR DONATING ITEMS TO SEND TO OUR TROOPS. THANK YOU MADELINE BREWSTER FOR ORGANIZING THE COLLECTION & DELIVERY Page | 3 LUNCHEOEN AND VISIT TO THE GARIBALDI-MEUCCI MUSEUM Our Lodge Members attended the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Luncheon Li Greci’s Staaten on Staten Island. Attending: Kim Fontaine, Madeline Brewster, Dorothy Curto, Gloria Cummings, Our Lodge Donation, Stephanie Stalter, Christmas Basket, with 2 Marsha Greenspan, bottles of wine donated Linda Johnson, by President Margaret Judy Trisciuzzi, Bob Donato And myself Angela Donato, taking the photo. DESSERT; need I say more? GMM Chairlady, Madeline Matteucci, Talking about the JEWEL OF THE ORDER. Honoree; NYS IPP; Joseph Rondinelli, NYS President; Caroline Reres, Brother Carlo won a raffle prize. Honoree; Dr.Page Christine | 4 D. Cia, Honoree; Annamarie Gulino Gentili, Honoree; Luigi Squillante, GMM Chairlady; Madeline Matteucci, Chairman; Joseph Sciame A PEEK INSIDE THE MUSEUM Seated; Madeline Brewster Marsha Greenspan Standing; Linda Johnson, Dorothy Curto, Stephanie Stalter, Angela Donato Page | 5 . Christmas Carols Originated In Italy . During the thirteenth century, among the early Franciscans, Francis of Assisi, who founded the Catholic Church’s Franciscan Order, began the Christmas tradition of caroling, singing joyful songs to celebrate the holiday. Before that time, people had listened to priests sing solemn Christmas hymns during formal church services. Francis wanted people to be able to express their joy at Christmas by singing simple songs themselves wherever they happened to be, such as in their own homes or even while walking around outside. The practice soon spread all over Europe. Italian trivia questions: 1.What is Ceppo? 2.Henry Simeone & Henry Onorati are 2 of the 3 composers who wrote a popular 1950 Christmas Song, pa rum pa pum pum….NAME THAT TUNE 3. This town is said to contain the actual ancient house of the Virgin Mary, transported here in 1294 from Nazareth. NAME THIS TOWN 4. What type of vehicle is a Ducati? Click on the link below for a Christmas Surprise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQrdxtWgHbEPage | 6 HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ALL LODGE SISTERS AND BROTHERS CELEBRATING IN DECEMBER BUON COMPLEANNO AUGURI A TUTTI Sisters Lodge E FRATELLI CHE CELEBRA A DICEMBRE JON POLITO December 29, 1950 born in Philadelphia to Italian Parents. A veteran of over 90 films, Jon Polito is most recognized for his work with the Coen Brothers, as well as his many television appearances as a series regular and guest star. Notable Motion Picture roles are in Millers Crossing, Barton Fink, The Man Who Wasn’t There, The Crow, Blankman, The Freshman with Marlon Brando, and his cameo performance in Gangster Squad. On Television he starred as a series regular on Crime Story, Ohara, Hearts are Wild The Chronical and Homicide, Life on the Street. TV appearances include the Landlord on Seinfeld. He has starred on Broadway, in the Curse of the Aching Heart and Death of a Salesman. He has received numerous acting awards. GIAN LORENZO BERNINI Born December 7, 1598 in Naples, Italy Died November 28, 1680 Rome, Italy, Buried; Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Rome, Italy. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was an Italian sculptor and architect who worked principally in Rome. A major figure in the world of architecture, he was the leading sculptor of his age, credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture Period: Baroque. I am finding this man so interesting, his works are amazing, beautiful. I have barely touched on his accomplishments here. I encourage you to search his name with google. Structures; St. Peters Basilica, Trevi Fountain, so many more. APOLLO & DAPHNE NEPTUNE & TRITON ECSTASY OF SAINT TERESA SANT’ANDREA AL THE TOMB OF POPE QUIRINALE ALEXANDER VII GIANNI VERSACE Born December 2, 1946, Reggio Calabria, Italy He was raised in the world of design, learning his trade at the hands of his mother who ran her own dressmaking business. Versace went to work for his mother after completing high school. An Italian fashion designer and founder of Versace, an international fashion house, which produces accessories, fragrances, make-up and home furnishings as well as clothes. He also designed costumes for the theatre and films. He launched his first clothing line in Milan, Italy, in 1978. Throughout his career,Page Versace | 7 designed for such figures as Madonna, Prices Diana, Elton John and Tina Turner. Danza nel villaggio albanese di Lungro, Calabria. Dancing in the Village of Albanian Lungro Calabria Thanks John Amato Thanks John amato CSJ REPORT, JEAN EILBERT At the October 24, 2015 Commission for Social Justice meeting, a committee made up of representatives from the various Sons of Italy Lodges in Suffolk County continued to work on their goal to develop an essay contest in which 7th graders could participate. This would encourage students to learn more about their Italian heritage at an early age. With the help of Donna Di Natale, a language arts teacher in the Ronkonkoma Middle School, the Committee has been working on how this contest would run. On October 4, 2015, Charlie Lucie, Chairman of the District 1 (Suffolk County) Commission for Social Justice, sent Mr. Charles Morea, Principal of the Ronkonkoma Middle School, a letter explaining the Committee's goals and with his approval, our hope to roll out our pilot essay contest at his school. At this meeting, Donna Di Natale reported that her Principal has agreed to let us use his middle school for our pilot program; we are awaiting his formal letter of approval. Donna explained that the essay contest will be part of the student’s curriculum and will involve three 7th grade Italian classes but only those students of Italian American descent will participate in this contest. The committee worked on a scoring system to grade the essays and how the prizes would be determined. It was agreed that the essay should be a minimum of 150 words, must be a narrative, and typed. The essay will cover 14 points, including name and age of immigrant, relationship to the student, birthplace of the immigrant, year of immigration and other details of how they came here and why. The essay must also include at least one visual supporting item such as a picture, a recipe, article of clothing, etc. whose authenticity must be verified by the student's parent(s) to preclude anyone downloading something from the internet. The contest will start before the December 22nd break with a deadline of May 2nd, with winners selected in time for presentation of awards at the end of year ceremony in June. There will be three awards: $300 Savings Bond for 1st Place; $200 Savings Bond for 2nd Place; and $150 Savings Bonds for 3rd Place. Also discussed was perhaps including a trophy for the winners or maybe a certificate for each student who participated. At the next CSJ meeting in November, Donna hopes to present a flyer promoting the contest to the students and the committee will continue to work on more details for this contest. Italian Trivia answers: 1. ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TREE 2. LITTLE DRUMMER BOY 3. LORETO Page | 8 4. MOTORCYCLE CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER CONG RATULATIONS Marsha Greenspan. MARSHA received an award from the Suffolk County Library Association for the President of the year. She had no idea she was getting this. It is quite an honor for her. MARSHA works at the Brentwood Library and will be retiring in December.
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