“Pride in Our Heritage”
AMERICAN
ST. JOSEPH
SOCIETY
ITALIAN AMERICAN ITALIAN
ST. ITALIAN
JOSEPH
SOCIETY
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AMERICAN MARCHING CLUB
AMERICAN MARCHING CLUB
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ITALIAN AMERICAN ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY
2017 PARADE NEWSLETTER
DATES TO REMEMBER
PARADE
DAY
– MARCH
2017
2017 M aid
Applications
and18,
Registration
Fees
2017 2017
First Parade
M aid M eeting
at
Cello’s
Restaurant
Meetings
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January 1, 2017
Due
January 29, 2017
M arch 8, 2017
2017 1 Annual M eeting, St. Dom inic’s KC H all
2017
2017
IASJS
M aid M ediaWednesday,
Presentation
M arch 12, Wednesday,
March 8, 2017
March 15, 2017
2017 IASJS Daughter-Father/Grandfather Luncheon
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2017
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Columbus Hall located at 6254 Vicksburg, New Orleans, LA. You can park in St. Paul's Episcopal
M arch 18, 2017
2017 IASJS St. Joseph’s Parade and Gala
School parking lot by entering through the alley off of Harrison Ave. Merchandise distribution begins at
7:00 p.m., and our meetings start at 8:00 p.m. sharp. These meetings are for members only. Wives and
girlfriends should not attend these meetings. You can pay by cash, check, or credit card. If you plan to
pay by check, then you will need separate checks for membership dues, throws, and dance tickets.
2017 GRAND MARSHAL
Vanessa Ferlito Brooklyn, NY, native Vanessa Ferlito
developed acting aspirations early in life and broke into the
entertainment business via television, with guest spots and
recurring roles on crime-themed series programs including
CSI: New York, The Sopranos, Law & Order, Third Watch, 24,
and Graceland. Vanessa is currently a series regular on NCIS:
New Orleans. On the big screen, Vanessa has starred in Death
Proof, Spider-Man 2, Grindhouse, All Mistakes Buried, Stand Up
Guys, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Julie & Julia, Madea
Goes To Jail, Nothing Like The Holidays, Shadowboxer, Man Of
The House, Undefeated, and The 25th Hour. Vanessa is very
proud of her Italian heritage, and we are honored to have
her join us as our 2017 Grand Marshal!
VANESSA FERLITO
2017 GRAND MARSHAL
2017 PARADE MARSHALS
2017 John
PARADE
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2017 PARADE MARSHAL
JOHN M. VIOLA
2017 PARADE MARSHAL
JOSEPH ZOLFO
2017 PARADE MARSHAL
JOSEPH ZOLFO
2017 PARADE MARSHAL
BRYAN DEL BONDIO
2017 PARADE MARSHAL
BRYAN DEL BONDIO
2017 PARADE MARSHAL
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as a 2017 Parade Marshal.
JOHN N. FERRUCCI
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2017 PARADE MARSHAL
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LENA PRIMA
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2017 PARADEMARSHAL
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2017 PARADE MARSHAL
MICHAEL BADALUCCO
MICHAEL
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2017
PARADE
MARSHAL
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PARADE
2017 PARADEMARSHAL
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2017 PARADE MARSHAL
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Chef David Greco, Owner of Mikes Deli and Arthur Avenue Caterers, located in the real little Italy in the Bronx; Known to the
Food Network as the Italian Food Expert, is an entrepreneur and
featured chef on the Food Network, appearing on Throwdown with
Bobby Flay, Road Tasted, Chopped, and Emeril Live. David’s family
has been in the Bronx, New York’s “Real Little Italy”, since his
grandfather opened a butcher shop on Arthur Avenue in 1922. David grew up under the tutelage of his father, Michele Greco, at
the famous Mike’s Deli in the Arthur Avenue retail market and
ultimately took the reins from him in the mid 1990’s. For the past
10 years, David has been making the pasta con le sarde for our
St. Joseph’s Pasta Party. David was our 2010 Grand Marshal, and
he severed as a 2016 Parade Marshal. We are grateful for David’s
return in 2017.
DAVID GRECO
2017 PARADE MARSHA
ARMANDO ANTHONY
ASARO, JR.
2017 IASJS CAESAR
We are honored to have Armando Anthony Asaro, Jr. reign as
our 2017 Caesar. Armando is a native New Orleanian. He is the
grandson of Sicilian immigrants who came to America through
Ellis Island, New York. Armando is a New Orleans Police Detective assigned to the Vieux Carre. He and his wife, Lisa, have two
daughters. Armando has been a member of the Italian American
St. Joseph Society for the past 20 years, and in 2013, he was elected
to the Board. As a Board member, Armando has created the “Blue
Legion” for all active and retired Italian law enforcement. This is
the 7th year Armando has reigned as our Caesar. Hail to Caesar!
2017 QUEEN
AUBRIE ANN
ST. GERMAIN
2017 IASJS QUEEN
Aubrie Ann St. Germain is a 17 year old honor student at Mount
Carmel Academy in New Orleans. After graduating in May 2017,
Aubrie will pursue a degree in biomedical engineering. Aubrie began riding as a Maid in the St. Joseph’s Day parade at age 6. Her
mother, Courtney Cortello St. Germain, served as a Maid in our
parade as a teenager. Her father, Earl Anthony St. Germain Jr.,
has been a member of our organization since 1982 and is currently
a board member. Aubrie’s grandfather, George Anthony Cortello,
is a charter member, a past president, and current board member.
Aubrie is honored and excited to be the 2017 Queen of the St. Joseph’s Day Parade.
“Pride in Our Heritage”
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Dues are $95.00 per year if paid on or before December 31st. After December 31st, dues are $105.00 through the day
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Please make your check / money order payable to “ITALIAN AMERICAN ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY” and mail to:
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c/o Sidney M. Cerami
100 Ulman Avenue
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I, on behalf of me, the herein referenced Junior Member, and our respective heirs, successors, administrators, executors, assigns, and
representatives, hereby agree to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify, including the payment of reasonable attorney’s fees, the IASJS,
its officers, directors, and/or agents, from any and all claims, actions, and/or suits against the IASJS, its members, officers, directors,
and/or agents, by any party, including me and the Junior Member, in any way related to and/or involving the Junior Member that arise
during the IASJS St. Joseph Parade and/or any IASJS events.
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LET’S HAVE A SAFE CELEBRATION!!!
We want you to focus on celebrating St. Joseph’s Day with your paisanos and your family on
March 18, 2017. We are taking every action possible to ensure your safety and the safety of the parade
spectators. The New Orleans Police Department has advised us that the French Quarter will be as safe
(or safer) than it has ever been for this year’s St. Joseph’s Parade. As usual, our organization will meet
with the New Orleans Police Department prior to the parade to ensure that the necessary officers are
present in our parade and along our parade route. The IASJS will strictly enforce all safety precautions in
order to ensure that all of our Maids, members, parade participants, and spectators enjoy a fun and safe
parade. Everyone’s safety and welfare is of the utmost importance to our organization.
All members must start and finish the parade with their respective legions and chariots.
Members are to remain with their designated parade group. Members are never to march with the
floats and/or Maids. Members are never to march behind the last IASJS unit at the end of the parade.
Any and all members who become intoxicated or cause any type of disturbance during the parade will
be removed from the parade. All of our members are asked to keep an eye out for their fellow marchers.
If you need any assistance, the organization’s officers and/or the police are prepared to help.
Finally, all of the drivers in our parade are prohibited from consuming any type of alcoholic
beverage prior to and during the parade. Any driver found drinking prior to or during the parade
will be immediately removed from his/her vehicle – no exceptions.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2017 MAID MEDIA PRESENTATION
AND FATHER-DAUGHTER LUNCHEON
The annual Maid Media Presentation will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon at the Piazza D’Italia in New Orleans. This is your opportunity to see our beautiful Maids
prior to the parade. Later on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12, 2017, the Maids will be our guests at
our annual Daughter-Father/Grandfather Luncheon at 3:00 pm at Cello’s at 3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie,
LA. This luncheon is free of charge to our Maids. There is a nominal charge of $35.00 for the fathers
and/or grandfathers. Please forward payment for the Daughter-Father/Grandfather Luncheon to: IASJS
c/o Sidney M. Cerami, 100 Ulman Avenue, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2018 PASTA PARTY
On Friday, March 17, 2017, we will hold our annual St. Joseph’s Pasta Party at 12:00 noon at the
Hilton Riverside Hotel. During this event, our Grand Marshal, our Parade Marshals, our Queen, and
our Caesar will be presented to the public. Parade Marshal David Greco, owner of Mikes Deli and
Arthur Avenue Caterers, located in the real little Italy in the Bronx; Known to the Food Network as the
Italian Food Expert, will treat us to the world’s largest bowl of pasta con le sarde. There will be plenty of
music and wine. Join us for this special free event. Please note that no ice chests and/or outside food or
beverages are allowed at this event. It’s a great way to start our weekend celebration!
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 PRE-PARADE PARTY
Our 2017 Pre-Parade Party will once again be held on Convention Center Blvd. across from the
Hilton Hotel Riverside. The Pre-Parade Party will be open to members and their ladies at 3:00 p.m. This
year’s party will feature fantastic food and beverages from our favorite area restaurants, stores, and
suppliers - Chef Marc Gilberti’s Italian sausage with onions and peppers, Rouse's Food Stores, Italian
meatballs, pasta salad, pizza, New Orleans Original Daiquiris, Cavit Wines, Verdi Sparkling Wines,
beer, and Coca-Cola soft drinks. All ladies must have a ticket. Tickets can be obtained at the parade
meetings. Members are encouraged to come early in order to pick up their secret badges and flower
canes. Extra throws and beads can also be purchased at the party. However, please remember that we
can accept only cash on parade day.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 POST-PARADE GALA
Our St. Joseph’s Gala and Maid Presentation will be held at Hilton Riverside Hotel Grand
Ballroom. The Maid Presentation will take place from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The band will then take the
stage from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Regarding the band, we are proud to announce that the band for our
2017 St. Joseph’s Gala will be Louisiana
Spice! Bring your dancing shoes!
Tickets to our St. Joseph’s Gala and Maid Presentation purchased prior to March 18, 2017 are just
$45.00 per person, and tables of ten (10) are $450.00. Tickets purchased on March 18, 2017 are $50.00 per
person. For information concerning the St. Joseph’s Gala and Maid Presentation, please contact George
Cortello at (504)891-8573 or (504)831-2458. Please see Joe Cannizzaro at our upcoming parade meetings
to review available tables and to purchase tickets. This year, you can also contact Colby Criswell at
(504)410-7171 or (502)419-4000 or at [email protected] for information on how to purchase your
tickets to our St. Joseph’s Gala and Maid Presentation online. Purchase your tickets prior to March 18,
2017 in order to obtain the best seating available.
RESERVATIONS AT THE HILTON
We have once again made special arrangements with the Hilton Hotel Riverside to obtain special
discount prices for the weekend of our celebration. However, only a limited number of rooms have been
allotted. Make your reservations now by calling the Hilton Hotel Reservation Desk at (504)561-0500.
Please remember to reference that you are with our organization when making your reservations.
ANNUAL DUES
All those 15 years of age and older must have their Membership Dues paid in full in order to
participate in our St. Joseph’s Parade. So, if you are over 15 years of age, your 2016-2017 ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE! As you all are well aware, we make sure that our dues remain
affordable to all who wish to share in our celebration of St. Joseph. Our membership dues schedule is:
$105.00 if paid from January 1, 2017 through the day before Parade Day; and
$125.00 if paid on Parade Day.
Our dues still remain one of the lowest of any parade organizations. Please remit your check or
money order made payable to “Italian American St. Joseph Society” today. If you know former
members, invite them back. If you know potential new members, invite them to join. We have also
enclosed an Application for Membership for your convenience. Please feel free to make copies of this
application.
OUR JUNIOR MEMBER LEGION
Our Junior Member Legion has established a strong reputation for itself. Our young men have a
great time riding on their own Street Car bus with their chaperones. Enclosed with this newsletter is a
Junior Member Legion Application. To be eligible for the Junior Member Legion, the Junior Member
must:
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Be a boy 6-12 years old.
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Have a father, grandfather, family member, or guardian who is a member of the IASJS.
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Submit a completed and executed Junior Member Legion Application with the $50.00
Junior Member Legion dues at least one (1) week prior to the parade.
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Purchase all beads and throws through the IASJS.
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Wear a black tuxedo, black socks, and black shoes for the parade.
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Arrive at the Pre-Parade Party in time to be placed on the Street Car Carriage.
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Ride on the Street Car Carriage during the parade.
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Behave and follow the directions of the chaperones during the parade.
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Not leave the Street Car Carriage during the parade, except with a chaperone.
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Have someone waiting in front of the Hilton Hotel by 8:45 pm to meet the Street Car
Carriage when it arrives to pick up the Junior Member.
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Provide the IASJS with current contact information for his parents/guardians.
If you have a Junior Member, sign him up now! For your convenience, the link to the Junior
Member Application is: http://www.iamcnola.org/uploads/6/1/1/7/6117324/junior_member_application.pdf. If
you have any questions regarding the Junior Member Legion or if you would like to volunteer as a
chaperone for the Junior Member Legion, please contact Brent Cavet at (931)993-9909 or
[email protected].
GODFATHER LEGION
All members interested in riding in the parade in a convertible as a “Godfather”, please contact
Peter Gilberti, at (504) 458-2791. You can also see Peter at the upcoming parade meetings. You must
provide your own driver and convertible. You must also present your insurance policy on said vehicle
with minimum coverage of $100,000.00. The cost to enter the convertible in the parade is $400.00. Each
convertible can hold up to three “Godfathers” plus the driver. No convertible will be allowed in the
parade without a special Italian American St. Joseph Society sticker on the windshield. Any
convertible in the parade without the sticker will be removed and detained until after the parade.
FIRE TRUCK LEGION
Board Member Dr. Joseph Cusimano will be organizing and overseeing the Fire Truck Legion in
this year’s parade. All members participating in the Fire Truck Legion must have their IASJS dues
paid by the last meeting – March 15, 2017. No members will be allowed to apply for the Fire Truck
Legion on the day of the parade. Dr. Cusimano will collect the Fire Truck Legion dues at our meetings.
He will NOT be accepting ANY applications to the Fire Truck Legion after March 15, 2017!
IASJS PARADE THROWS, BEADS, AND FLOWER CANES
The only beads allowed in our parade are our IASJS tri-color and special beads. No other
beads are allowed. Our income is based on the nominal membership dues and the income derived
from the sale of our official throws and flower canes. Thus, our organization survives on our
members purchasing official IASJS throws. Without our member’s generous cooperation in
purchasing official throws (and lots of them), we will not be able to remain in existence. We urge all
of our members to purchase only authorized throws and flower canes from our club.
PARADE ATTIRE
The dress for our parade is a black tuxedo with black socks and black shoes. If you need to rent
a tuxedo, visit our friends at New Orleans Tuxedos, Inc. or J & L Formal Wear.
New Orleans Tuxedos, Inc.
4959 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie, LA
(504) 486-5309 www.neworleanstuxedos.com
J & L Formal Wear
931 Westwood Dr., Marrero, LA
(504) 340-4544
RENEWAL TIME TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
Each parade season you can advertise your business in the Business Card Directory of our
newsletters for only $100.00. We send our newsletters to over 700 members. We also post our Business
Card Directory on our official website. If you are currently on our Business Card Directory, it’s time to
renew. If not, it’s time to get onboard! For more information concerning our Business Card Directory,
please contact George Cortello at (504) 831-2458.
IASJS WEBSITE AND ON-LINE STORE!
Please visit our website at www.iamcnola.org. You can access our organization’s history, benefits
of membership, photographs, recent newsletters, and contact information. There is an Application for
Membership and a Junior Member Legion Application which can be completed on-line or printed to
make it easy for you, your family, and your paisanos to join our organization. You can also now
purchase official IASJS parade throws, flower canes, and merchandise on-line. You can pay
Membership Dues, Junior Member Legion Dues, and Maid Registration Fees on-line. You can even
purchase your tickets to our St. Joseph’s Gala and Maid Presentation with the click of your mouse!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017
2017 IASJS First General Membership Meeting
2017 IASJS Maid Media Presentation
2017 IASJS Daughter-Father/Grandfather Luncheon
2017 IASJS Second General Membership Meeting
2017 IASJS St. Joseph’s Pasta Party
2017 IASJS St. Joseph’s Parade and Gala
PARADE ROUTE FOR THE FLOATS AND MAIDS FOR 2017!
Due to the need for our Maids to arrive at the Hilton Hotel in time to prepare to be introduced at
our St. Joseph’s Gala, we employ slightly different parade routes for our floats and for our marchers.
Below is the 2017 IASJS parade route for the floats and Maids. The floats and Maids will actually
encompass the first part of our parade. They will start the parade at Canal Street and Charters at 6:00
p.m. The marchers will then follow. The only difference between the route for the floats and Maids and
the route for the marchers is that when the floats and Maids turn onto St. Ann, they will proceed to
Decatur Street and back to the Hilton Hotel instead of turning onto Royal Street like the marchers.
PARADE ROUTE FOR MARCHERS FOR 2017!
We understand that our marchers prefer to stay in the busier parts of the French Quarter longer.
The 2017 parade route for the marchers will begin on Canal Street and Charters after the floats and
Maids pass. The route that we have implemented for the marchers is as follows:
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