Constantino Brumidi Lodge # 2211 LA VOCE Liberty Equality Fraternity November/December 2016 SOUP NIGHT An Evening of Souptastic Experiences MANY SOUPS, HEROES, SODA, COFFEE & DESSERT-Cash Bar THURSDAY, November 17th; TIME 6:30 PM $15 Please bring a non-perishable food item to help the Lodge support a local food pantry. per person Chairlady: Laura Capano Co-Chair: Gail Mary D’Amelio Tickets: Carol Nani 631-242-4261 or Ann Arrigali 631-243-0104 Constantino Brumidi Lodge Christmas Party December 17th, 7 PM to 12 AM Complete Sit-Down Dinner $40 per person Open Bar (Members Only) Music by DJ Special Guests: Chairperson: Santa & Mrs. Claus Sabrina Savino Ticket Ladies: Laura 631-757-8301 & Fran 631-667-1543 NEW YEARS EVE PARTY ~ 2016 Saturday, December 31st 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM $85 Full Open Bar per Cocktail Hour Champagne Toast person Elegant Gourmet Buffet Viennese Style Dessert Station Hats & Noise Makers Chairperson: Daniel 631-231-5019 Tickets: Co-Chair: Anita 631-422-6914 Lucille 631-667-1912; Fran 516-713-8876 Music by DJ Ray $500 $1,000 BONUS BONUS GET YOUR NUMBER(S) NOW! 50 Weekly Drawings Numbers are still available 1st prize — $50 2nd prize — $25 Contact: Karen Lorito 631-539-9113 $50 per number 3rd prize — $25 Carol Nani 631-242-4261 That’s $1 per week & you can win more than once VOLUMEPAGE 2 7, ISSUE 6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBERNOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016 2016 VOLUME 7, ISSUE2 6 LODGE OFFICERS Daniel Calise—President DEADLINE 72 Shaw Avenue FOR NEXT “La Voce” Islip, NY 11751 Tuesday 631-231-5019 Home 631-682-3568 Cell December 20, 2016 Email: [email protected] LODGE & CORPORATION OFFICERS: COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS: ST 1 Vice President………………………..John T. Vigiano-242-7479 2nd Vice President……………………….Sabrina Savino—422-6934 Bar Chair……..……………………………………………………... Immediate Past President.………………...Ciro Capano—793-8027 Bell Jar Chairman………………………..Dan Cicale—586-9583 Orator ..……………………………………...Fran Barone—667-1543 Building Operations…………………...Paul Carosotto-667-1779 Recording Secretary .………………………Karen Lorito—539-9113 …………………………………….Vinny DeGiralamo—254-6730 Financial Secretary .………………………Fran Monaco—991-8738 Cooley’s Anemia & Gift of Sight………….Bill & Carmel Lamont Treasurer …………………………………..Jack Battaglia—427-3425 ……………………………………………………………..669-4543 Culture & Heritage…………..Bob & Sabrina Savino—422-6934 LODGE OFFICERS: CSJ ………………………….Gail-Mary Damelio - 516-796-4548 Corresponding Secretary ………………Anita Montuori—422-6914 Dark Horse ………………………………..Joe Bilello—553-0288 Principal Trustee ………………………..Susan Soldano—586-0883 District 1 Parade Liaison…………..Rose Dispinseri—254-3015 Joe Bilello - 553-0288……………………Laura Capano—757-8301 Golf Outing……………………………..Fran Monaco—991-8738 Jim Caravella—516-794-7988………...Rose Dispinseri—254-3015 Fashion Show..……………………..Lucille Di Nardo – 667-1912 Wayne Gambino—901-6931………………...Carol Nani—242-4261 Food for the Needy..……………………..Carol Nani – 242-4261 James Palmeri—667-5950………….Ralph Quattrocchi - 696-8959 Health & Welfare/Sunshine Club…..Pam Gagliano - 242-2148 Carmine Soldano—586-0883…………………………………………. Insurance Liaison………………...Carmine Soldano—586-0883 Kitchen /House Chair………………..Frank Montuori - 422-6914 Masters of Ceremonies: La Voce Editor …………………………..Bob Savino—422-6934 Sal Pipia - 271-2755……………………..Jean Simeone—242-1006 La Voce co-Editor ………………….Sabrina Savino—422-6934 Sentinel ………….…………………….Carl DeRosa -1-516-672-3217 Legal Advisor / Counselor………………...Bob Cava - 669-8896 Chaplain ………………………………….Carmel Lamont - 669-4543 Media Relations &Community Outreach……….Susan Soldano State Deputy to Brumidi Lodge ………………….Rocco Loccisano …………………………………………………………….586-0883 CORPORATION DIRECTORS: Membership Orientation & Retention…..Carol Nani – 242-4261 ……………………………………..Lucille Romanello – 667-3108 Tony Bianco—243-0614 ………………………Bob Cava - 669-8896 Sal Favarolo - 321-1819 ……………….Robert Lamont - 271-6058 NYS $100 Raffle………………………..Fran Barone—667-1543 Sal Mangano - 988-3000……………………..Sal Picone - 586-0251 …………………………………………….Bill Lamont - 669-4543 Arthur Spera – 669-7295…………….Tom Tartaro -(516) 364-8879 Office Manager…………………………………………………….. Virginia Usak—586-6058………………………………………………. Parade………………………………...Anita Montuori—422-6914 “Popeye” Number…………………………Joe Bilello—553-0288 CATERING BOARD: Photographer……………………………………………………….. CEO………………………………………...Daniel Calise—231-5019 Queens Liaison…………………...Janet Dickert—917-519-7062 Tony Bianco—243-0614 ……………………...Bob Cava - 669-8896 Scholarship…………………………..Susan Soldano - 586-0883 Sal Picone - 586-0251………………………Bob Savino—422-6934 ………………………………………...Jack Battaglia— 427-3425 John T. Vigiano-242-7479……………………………………………... Senior Citizen Affairs……………..Nunzio Diamante—669-4184 STATE OFFICERS: …………………………………………..Sal Mangano—988-3000 State Treasurer & National Delegate……...Arthur Spera – 669-7295 Vegas Chair.…………………………….Fran Barone—667-1543 Commissioner-Meucci Museum……………Ciro Capano—793-8027 Vegas Floor Manager,,,………………..Sal Favarolo—321-1819 STATE DEPUTIES: Web Site/FaceBook……………………Sal Favarolo—321-1819 State Deputy to Marconi Lodge #2232…Andy Filangeri - 666-0413 State Deputy to the Vigiano Lodge #3436...Ciro Capano—793-8027 As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest apprecia- tion is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy WK 10 $50-11 WK 14 $50-23 $25-137; $25-165 $25-40; $25-173 Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo Wk 11 $50-41 2016-2017 Wk 15 $50-60 from the Editors . $25-10; $25-77 Winners $25-70; $25-170 Wk 12 $50-227 Wk 16 $50-261 $25-273; $25-132 Week 10 to $25-300; $25-107 Wk 13 $50-35 Week 17 Wk 17 $50-176 $25-127; $25-228 $25-104; $25-21 ~ Bob & Sabrina Savino 3VOLUME 7, ISSUE 6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBERNOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016 2016 PAGE 3 President’s Message Brothers and Sisters: love was born at Christmas, stars and angels gave the sign." ~ Chris- tina G. Rossetti "Autumn is a new season. A As we close out the year may we continue to build on and perfect opportunity to do something NEW, some- grow from the roots that our Fore Brothers and Sisters planted when thing BOLD, something BEAUTIFUL!" ~ Unknown they founded our Lodge. Let us continue to pass on our Great Cul- ture and Heritage to future generations so that it shall never be lost. As nature prepares us to move from the Let us continue to embrace and remember our core values and even long and warm sun filled days of summer to the in times when we disagree, always come together in the spirit of long and cold dark nights of winter, we first get to experience her Fraternity. brilliant artistry that occurs in Autumn. Before the trees lose their As a Christmas Gift or a Stocking Stuffer for a friend and/or leaves they take on a majestic array of colors that transform the land- loved one, consider buying a ticket and treat them to an upcoming scape. Combined with the Autumn crisp air, the smells of fireplaces Lodge Event, such as, the NYE Gala, Comedy Show, Valentine's starting up, baked goods in the oven, and soups simmering on the Dance, etc.; or sponsor them as a New Member to the Lodge; or pay stove, we are again reminded of how wonderful nature is and some- for their 2017 Dues. What better way to show your pride for our thing to marvel at. Lodge then paying it forward. “Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” ~ Hansa "May this year be more promising than the year before! Proverb Spread the happiness all around you! It's Christmas! Merry Christ- This November, will be "Giving Thanks Month" at our mas to you and your family!" ~ Unknown Lodge. We will be pay tribute to our Veterans, to ALL those that My wish for you, Brothers and Sisters is that you live a life served and continue to serve to keep each of us safe each and every full of gratitude, love, joy, peace, health and appreciation. May the day. We will also remember ALL that paid the ultimate sacrifice, Lest true Spirit and Love of Christmas fill your home, not only for the Sea- we Never Forget! We will honor our Police, Firefirefighters and EMS son, but for the whole year through. for protecting and helping us here in our communities. We will be See you ALL at the next General Meeting, Lodge function/ 'Giving Back' by helping a local food pantry, who help those in need, event or reach out to me, if you wish to talk, have a question or con- with a donation. We will also be starting our collection for the "Food cern. for the Needy" so that we will be able to create the 'Holiday Baskets' Always, keep in your prayers our Brothers and Sisters who which we will give to families in need who live in our community. are sick; our deceased members; and ALL the Service men and Lastly, the Council and I would like to Give THANKS to YOU the women that protect and keep us safe each and every day, here and Members of our Lodge, for ALL the time and effort you take out of abroad. your own lives to make our Lodge GREAT, by volunteer and helping Buona Festa del Ringraziamento Buon Natale out in so many countless way. YOU are why we can do what we do Felice Anno Nuovo and why we have such a GREAT Lodge! I THANK YOU! God Bless, “We must find time to stop and thank the people who make In Unity, a difference in our lives.” ~ John F. Kennedy "Love came down at Christmas; love all lovely, love divine; Daniel FOOD FOR THE NEEDY: It’s that time of the year, again, when we are thankful for all we have. We are requesting donations, from our members, of non-perishable food items or cash toward supermarket gift cards. Every little bit helps and you will get a good feeling helping those in need. Please deposit your contributions in the bucket by the coatroom at the Lodge. Thank you, in advance, for your generosity. For more information, contact Carol (631) 242-4261 MUSIC by Pamella Lee and Maurizio "AN ITALIAN EVENING in NOVEMBER to REMEMBER" Pamella Lee is a sultry cabaret singer who performs all over the 5 boroughs and beyond.