La Voce Forte
The Original
“The Strong Voice”
The Italian American
Originators of
“Festa Italiana”
in Florida
Social Club at Palm Coast, Florida
45 Old Kings Road North ~ Palm Coast, Florida 32137 ~ 386-445-1893
Visit our website: www.iascpc.com
Club Office is open from Monday to Friday, 9AM to 2PM
Charter Member
F.F.I.A.C. Member
It’s A Spaghetti Western…..
August/Agosto 2015
Volume XL, Issue #8
I.A. Style
In this issue:
Band Schedule…………..8
Birthdays/Anniversaries...4
Boosters…………………..9
Calendar……………….BC*
Committees……………...2
Health and Welfare……...5
Heritage…………………..7
Meeting Highlights……....6
Menu……………………..11
Motions…………………...6
New Members…………...5
Officers…………………...2
Pot of Gold……………….4
President’s Message……3
*Back Cover
General Membership
Meeting August 19.
Board Meeting August 13.
In order to vote on motions
and conduct business, the
Club requires a quorum.
Menu for General Meeting
on page 8.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Tickets: $27 Members/$30 Guests
Bar Opens at 6:00 Ballroom at 6:30 Dinner at 7:00
Dress: Western Attire Suggested
Menu
House Salad
Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana with Spaghetti
or
Half Broiled Chicken Dinner
Bruschetta with Crostini
Cheesecake for Dessert
Music by Phil Farino
Tickets on Sale
Tuesdays and Fridays 5 – 7pm
Beginning August 11
Last day to purchase tickets - September 8
June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016
Italian American Social Club
Items for Raffle Baskets for
La Vendemmia
Italian American Social Club Executive Board Members
President
Chuck Buglione
864-2022
Vice-President
Mike Aulicino
904-471-7091
Secretary
Honora Giumenta
246-3161
Treasurer
Colette Kraemer, pro tem
986-0274
Directors
Denise Renzo
864-7529
Sal Gulotta
864-7084
Pat LaCorte
446-0555 cell 503-4636
Eugene Tontodonato
446-1515
Frank Colarusso
503-4199
Jerry Guy
446-8798
Standing Committees
Building/Grounds
By-Laws/Rules
Charities
Election
Grievance
Health & Welfare
Heritage
Membership
Newsletter
Advertising
Publicity
Scholarship
Tony Rizzo
Rosanne Vastano
John LaCorte
Rosanne Vastano
Laurence Amuso
Patricia Dino
Claudia Towne
Marie Galluccio
201-274-4295
445-7670
446-0555
445-7670
446-6632
446-4757
447-8134
447-6614
Joe Abitante
Joe Abitante
Daria & Perry Troina
445-9844
445-9844
445-3715
Mark your calendar for the next “La
Vendemmia”, The Harvest dinner dance on
October 10. We promise to have grape
stomping, videos of Italy, wonderful food and
fun. We are planning to have a Chinese
Auction and are asking members, if you have
new items to donate for the raffles/gift
baskets, please bring them to the IASC office.
Thank you for your participation. We look
forward to a fun-filled evening of prizes,
music, dancing and great food.
Heritage Committee
www.facebook.com/iascpalmcoast
Select Committees
Bereavement
Bingo
Cathy Irene
John LaCorte
Marie Luke
Door Greeter
Donna DiAngelo
Volunteer Coord. Bella Ammirata
Web Manager
Sandra Ostresh
Webmaster/Host Joe Sermarini
446-8019
446-0555
445-7214
283-5074
445-9633
447-4874
445-3729
Appointed Positions
Chaplain
Finance
50/50
Mario Dino
John Scifo
Ciao AJenny
tuttiMartin
Sandy Ostresh
Banquets
Liz Piettro
Parliamentarian
Ric Giumenta
Pot of Gold
Jenny Martin
Sergeant at Arms Lou Monico
Social Director
Lucille O’Day
Line Dancing
Jenny Martin
446-4757
446-0819
446-2218
447-4874
446-1976
445-7547
446-2218
446-2209
503-4998
446-2218
Now is the Time!
If you’ve been thinking about asking
your friends and neighbors to join,
dues are half price for the rest of 2015.
Message from the President
First I would like to say how saddened and sorry I am for the loss of our family member and my
“PAL”, Felicia Donato. She was an icon in this club and will always be remembered. Please pray
for her and her family in this time of need. I’m sure she is up in heaven and probably right now
telling me in her famous words “GET A JOB”. Lol. I will truly miss her!
We had some really great events this month starting out with our”Proud to be an American”.
Thank you to Lucille and her committee for a wonderful night. Very Patriotic and two thumbs
up for Vic Paci entertaining us. Thank you to all the members who lent us their service pictures.
What a group of good looking guys, right ladies? Lots of fun. Our next event was “Cooking with
the Chef”. This was a Sunday afternoon and what a day! The food was excellent, thanks to Chef
Michael and so was the wine. Let’s not forget our own Phil Farino, who did a fantastic job
playing for us. This was put on by the Heritage Committee and Social and I’m hoping I can get
them to do another one, maybe in the near future. If you missed this, you will be sorry if you
don’t come to the next one. All I can say is “Outstanding” and thank you to the Heritage
Committee and Social Committee. Beach Street a Go Go was our Saturday night pub night and
they rocked the house. Great Job! We have also been open on Thursday Night with some really
good guitar players. This is a low key night with a light menu, low lighting, and a place where
you can come and enjoy talking to one another without any loud music. It’s a really nice
atmosphere and I hope to see more of you there on Thursdays from 5-10. Music is 6:30-9:30.
This month coming up has some exciting events. Our “Luau” is on August 8 and tickets are
available now. Don’t be left out - buy them now before they are all sold out. It’s going to be
some party. For Pub Night August 22 from 7-11 the Group “Shakedown” will be with us. You
know I have said it before but if you like the group Chicago, this is the band you will want to
see. These guys are phenomenal, ask anyone who came to the last one. Great things are
happening at this club and I want to thank all of you who keep supporting us. Please look at
your newsletter for all these events. I also want to thank everyone who is helping this Club be
what it is. I’m talking about all the volunteers who put in countless hours here. This club doesn’t
run itself. And when you see one of them please say thank you and maybe if you have some
time you could help also. The Board and I really appreciate all you do. This is “The Best Club On
The Strip” and “THIS IS OUR CLUB AND OUR FAMILY” Please pray for those members who are
in need of our prayers!
Grazie a Tutti
Chuck Buglione, President
August Birthdays and Anniversaries.
Buono Compleanno! Happy Birthday!
01 Helen Perlman
01 Linda Hellman
01 Bonnie Green
01 Anthony Montaldi
03 Margaret Cole
03 Thomas Woodward
05 Maureen DeGiulio
05 Angela Gulotta
07 Carole Hankinson
07 Robert Covell
07 Jennie Petrozella
08 Thomas Giumenta
08 Ericka Foer
09 Fred Ciaburri
Felice Anniversario! Happy
Anniversary!
01 Jack/Samantha Howell
02 Larry/Karyn Martin
04 Andrew & Carol Gulotta
04 Meredith/Carole Arneson
05 William/Marie Luke
05 Vincent & Carol Politi
06 Dan/Donna DiAngelo
06 William/Dorothy Marshall
10 Louis/Jane Monico
10 Anthony/Linda Iorlano
09 Mario Magnani
09 Don Wilson
10 Frances Favara
10 Gerry Pizer
11 Mary Lu Adragna
11 Michael Polidore
11 Ernest Trotta
12 Charles Corello
14 James Parco
14 Joseph Abitante
15 Marie Accomando
15 Ralph Garcia
16 Frank Matra
17 Margaret Heller
18 Michael Calabrese
18 Michael Smith
19 Mary Eikamp
19 Louis Barletta
20 George Pezoulas
20 Steve Scifo
22 Tricia Schmidt
22 Sandra Aldrich
22 Janice Scifo
23 Madeline Kirchner
23 Stewart Emery
24 Kathy Haroutunian
24 Bella Klepper
25 Gabrielle Criscitello
25 Joan Earls
25 Josephine Jasento
15 William/Sylvia Martone
16 Dick & Lee Christie
16 Thomas/Arlene DiBlasio
18 Louis/Rosaria Barletta
19 Joey/Christine Passiglia
20 Frank/Josephine Jasento
22 Edward & Christy Oddo
22 Alfred/Angela Ricci
22 Don & Anne Wilson
23 Marko/Madeline Kirchner
26 Jim Quinn
26 Fran Elsing
27 Marko Kirchner
27 Susan DeGraaf
28 Jim Bolling
29 Jerry Guy
29 Henry Knies
29 Larry Ammirata
30 John DiPuma
30 Richard Gagnon
30 Ann Renner
31 Josephine Cometti
31 Jack Goldenberg
31 Mel Johnson
24 Frank & Maritssa Zedar
26 Robert & Margaret Heller
29 Richard/Carol D’Oronzo
29 Thomas/Mary Eikamp
29 Anthony/Madeline Maltese
August
2015
Pot of Gold
Congratulations to our new Social Director,
Lucille O'Day, as she is our June winner.
She has number 105.
Remembering our
Veterans
I have a correction for our last newsletter POG information
- I had the winners name correct, but I fat fingered the
number. It was 82
I will start collecting for POG 49, October, November,
and December on August 15th and will finish on
September 15th. I know it comes around quickly. If
anyone wants to pay sooner, I will be more than happy to
accept your payment.
Once again, thank you to all my friends that help me with
50/50 and POG - It is impossible to do this without them.
Jenny Martin
Our family continues to grow…
We extend a warm welcome to our newest members:
Joseph & Mary Lu Adragna, Angelo Callari, Dave Camarca, Sharon Campbell, Peter & Louise Capozzi,
Sylvia Carriglio, James Cimorelli, Joseph Ditollo , Amanda Good, Howard Graves, Joseph Harper,
Wanda Honchell, Henry & Lillian Knies, Henry & Anna Lohle, Valerie Maresco, Frank Mastriacovo,
Cheri Nikzad, Dawn O'Day-Sioa, Frances Pruestel, Richard & Rosemarie Sanfilippo, Michael & Tricia Schmidt,
Raymond & Joyce Sciarrino, Josephine Seybold, Jane VanBuren, Van & Ilene Vitale, John & Alea Witt,
Frank & Maritssa Zedar.
Many thanks to our advertisers for supporting our club!
If you are in need of these services, please consider calling
our advertisers.
Call for details about our new LOWER ad rates…
(386)445-1893
HEALTH & WELFARE – July 2015
Sent Get Well Card:
Lila Ebenhack had surgery and is recuperating at home.
Sent Sympathy Card:
Janet Pollinger on the death of her mother Felicia.
Please notify Pat Dino at 446-4757 of any illness or demise in a member’s family so that the Club may
express its concern. Thank you.
HIGHLIGHTS OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING July 15, 2015
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Chuck Buglione
Sergeant of Arms - 77 Regular Members and 11 Associate Members. There was a quorum.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Officers and Directors: all were in attendance with Parliamentarian
Introduction of New Members – Marie Galluccio announced there were 37 new members.
Minutes from June 17, 2015 General Membership Meeting were read will be filed
Minutes from July 9, 2015 Board of Directors Meeting were read for information only
Treasurers Report was presented and will be filed as presented.
Correspondence – Thank you letter from Flagler County Board of Commissions for contribution to “Team Feed Flagler”.
Social Director – Lucille O’Day thanked everyone that helped and joined us at the “Proud to be an American” dinner/dance. The August
th
dinner/dance will be on 8 . It will be a “Luau” with a Hawaiian theme. The Tuesday before the Saturday dinner/dances is the last day
tickets could be purchased.
Committee Reports:
50/50 – Line Dancing – Jenny Martin reported for line dancing $32 June, YTD $225; for50/50 $335, YTD $2775.
Heritage – Claudia Towne reminded everyone the purpose of the Heritage Committee is to preserve, celebrate, and to promote Italian
Heritage. Any member of the club can be a member of the committee. July 19 will be “Cooking with the Chef – Flavors of Tuscany”.
There will be wine served with every course. Music will be provided by Phil Farino.
Bingo – John LaCorte welcomed new members and invited them to come to Bingo to either play or volunteer. John recognized and
thanked the volunteers.
Charities – BOD approved the new charities for the year. List is at office for review.
Building and Grounds – President Chuck introduced the new committee chair, Tony Rizzo. Tony reported the committee is working on
items that needed repairs and maintenance.
Election Committee – Rosanne Vastano announced nominations for the Treasurer position are open. John LaCorte nominated Colette
nd
Kraemer. 2 by Angie Gulotta. Colette Kraemer accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations. In August the Secretary
will cast one vote for Colette Kraemer as Treasurer.
Texas Hold 'em – In June averaged 187 dinners $1870; 789 drinks $1183.50. Est gross $3,054.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS –
Parking lot lines are completed.
Bar floor completed
Carpet and curtains on stage are completed
Thursday night social night (new name for Thursday) Phil Farino will play guitar
Beach St a Go Go Saturday night Pub Night
Welcoming Committee – Steven Scifo (will be a new committee)
NEW BUSINESS –
Ribbon Cutting - (Chamber of Commerce) – August 29 4PM
General Meeting Menu
Wednesday August 19, 2015
Italian Buffet, Salad & Dessert $10
GOOD OF THE ORDER
President Chuck thanked the BOD, all of the volunteers, and all of the members.
President Chuck adjourned the meeting at 7:59 PM.
Submitted by Secretary Honora Giumenta (Complete set of minutes on file in the office.)
Heritage Committee
VERRAZANO & PIGAFETTA
Soon after Christopher Columbus’ voyages to the new world, many increasing adventures
followed suit. There were many Italians--two significant travelers were Giovanni Da Verrazano and
Antonio Francesco Pigafetta.
Giovanni was born in Tuscany in 1485. He was a Florentine explorer sailing under the
French flag. He grew up in Florence and received a good education. Sometime after finishing his
education he moved to Dieppe in France and entered the French Maritime Service. He traveled several
times to the Levant (countries bordering the Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea) and in 1523 Francis
I of France agreed to provide him with two ships to discover a Western route to the orient.
In March of that year he arrived at what today is Cape Fear in North Carolina. He sailed
Northward from there up the Eastern seaboard to Nova Scotia. He made several discoveries--the New
York Bay, Narragansett Bay, and Block Island. He was the first European to enter New York Bay in
1524. It wasn’t until 85 years later (1609) that Henry Hudson sailed into it and for whom the river and
bay the English named.
Verrazano was lost in history, and virtually unknown until John N. La Corte, founder of
the Italian Historical Society of America lifted him out of obscurity. La Corte was instrumental in having
the bridge spanning the entrance to New York Harbor at the narrows and joining Staten Island and
Brooklyn named the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The Italian Historical Society of America was also
responsible for the placement of the Verrazano Monument at Battery Park in New York.
Some years ago I read about another obscure adventurer Francesco Antonio Pigafetta an
Italian Navigator. He was born in Vicenza 1491 and died there in 1535. Pigafetta wrote about his travels,
which are extremely interesting and recommend anyone interested to seek him out and read about him.
He sailed with Magellan around the world and kept a detailed journal of his travel, including description
of the people and languages of the Philippine Island, and he gives an eye witness account for the death of
Magellan. Pigafetta did not come away unscathed in the skirmish with the natives. He was wounded as
were others.
His original account is lost. However, from it he wrote four manuscripts--one in Italian and three
in French. For further information please see http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/magellan.htm.
Laurence Amuso Member Heritage Committee
THE VERRAZANO NARROWS BRIDGE
This Is The Place To Be On Thursday! It’s Social Night!
“The music is outstanding! Everyone that came had a great
time”…….Chuck B.
5- 10 pm
Spend Thursday evening with us, listening to light music and enjoying some great food
and drinks. We’ll have a variety of local artists – singers, songwriters, guitarists…
Some you’ll know and some new faces.
August 6th – Mark Chirico
August 13th – Rory Dubin
August 20th – Braddock
August 27th – Brian Rodgers
Band Schedule
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Carl Monte
Frank Saffi
Phil Farino
Tim Rippey
Vic Paci
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Phil Farino
Carl Monte
Phil Farino
Traces of Gold
Mondo
Frank Saffi
Saturday, August 22 at 7 pm
$10 at the door includes Free Hors de Oeuvres
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In memory of Gino Martin
Ted Franciscon
In loving memory of Marie Franciscon
June & Gary R. Bruno
Tony & Linda Iorlano
Dino & Pat
Tony & Wanda Basile
In memory of Sam, Josie & Chuck Corolla
From Richard & Rosemarie Price
In memory of MaryAnn McNamara
From her friends at the Dinner Table
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Proud to be American!
John & Janet Pollinger
In loving memory of William Donato
Felicia Donato
In loving memory of Richard J. Donato
Leonard Dobis
In memory of Gloria Rice Davis
Kitty Galletto & Fred Mayer
Marya & Ted Frask
Bella & Larry Ammirata
In loving memory of Mickey Ammirata
Needs Volunteers!
If you can help
on Monday nights
or Tuesday afternoons,
please call:
Marie Luke: 445-7214 or
John LaCorte: 446-0555
Karaoke
With John and Sal
Tuesday 7:00pm. Give your voice a work out!
Meet and greet new friends through
volunteering. Call volunteer coordinator,
Bella Ammirata, 445-9633. Remember,
volunteers are the backbone of our club. So
come give us a hand!
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SPECIALTY SALAD……….$10.95
HEALTHY CHOICE……….$12.95
Our House Salad or Caesar Salad
With Grilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breast
with Potato and Vegetable
MENU
SOUP
Pasta Fagioli or Soup du Jour
Tuesday
Fish Fry ..........................................................................................$9.95
Served with French Fries and Cole Slaw
Cheeseburger with French Fries .......................................$8.95
August 4
Chicken Parmigiana Sub ........................................................$8.95
Italian Cold Cut Sub ..................................................................$8.95
August 11
Sausage & Peppers Sub .........................................................$8.95
Italian Cold Cut Sub ..................................................................$8.95
August 18
Philly Cheese Steak Sub .........................................................$8.95
Italian Cold Cut Sub ..................................................................$8.95
August 25
Chicken Philly Sub ....................................................................$8.95
Italian Cold Cut Sub …...……………………………………… $8.95
Pizza
Regular, Thin: Members $12.00. Guests: $13.00
Sicilian: Members $14.50; Guests: $15.50
Additional items $1.00 each / Max $4 per pizza
White Pizza…………$13.95
Calzone
Members: $12.95; Guests: $13.95
Includes two fillings
New! PERSONAL PIE – Member $6.00 – Guest $7.00
Additional items $.50 each
Anchovies $1.00
DESSERT
Cannoli ~ Sherbet
Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream $2.50
Ice Cream Sundae $3.95
Friday
August 7th
Appetizers
Zuppa Di Clams $8.95
Entrees
Prime Rib Au Jus – Queen Cut $15.95 ~ King Cut $17.95
Chicken Venice-Sauteed Chicken Breast with Portabello
Mushrooms, Prosciutto,Garlic
and White Wine $14.95
Grilled Atlantic Salmon topped with Tomatoes, Red Onion and
Artichokes $15.95
Spaghetti Puttanesca- Olives, Capers, Plum Tomatoes $12.95
August 14th
Appetizers
Mussels Perrot-Mussels Sautéed with Shallots, Butter, Perrot
wine and finished with Cream $8.95
Entrees
Prime Rib Au Jus – Queen Cut $15.95 ~ King Cut $17.95
Chicken Vesuvius-Breaded Chicken Cutlet topped with
Roasted Peppers and Mozzarella Cheese $14.95
Shrimp Parmigiana with Pasta $15.95
Rigatoni and Asparagus – Tossed in a Pesto Cream Sauce
$12.95
August 21st
Appetizers
Citrus Grilled Shrimp $8.95
Entrees
Prime Rib Au Jus – Queen Cut $15.95 ~ King Cut $17.95
Lemon Chicken-On bone Chicken Roasted in Garlic and Lemon
Juice $12.95
Stuffed Flounder- Stuffed with Spinach, Tomatoes and Garlic
with White Wine, Lemon and Butter Sauce $14.95
Gemelli with Sausage, Broccoli, Garlic and Oil $12.95
August 28th
Appetizers
Calamari Roberto- Fried Calamari topped with Garlic, White
Wine and mild Cherry Peppers $8.95
Entrees
Prime Rib Au Jus – Queen Cut $15.95 ~ King Cut $17.95
Chicken Saltimbocca- Chicken Breast topped with Prosciutto,
Spinach and Mozzarella Cheese in a Marsala Demi $14.95
Broiled Basa $13.95
Fettuccini Alfredo $10.95
GUEST PRICES $1.00 EXTRA PER MEAL * SHARING $3.00 EXTRA PLATE * SUGGESTED GRATUITY $2 PER PERSON
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Bingo 12pm
Dinner 5pm
Karaoke 7pm
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Social Night
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Mark Chirico
Texas Hold’Em 7pm
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Dancing 6:30pm
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Luau
Dinner Dance
Music: Tim Rippey
Line Dancing 7:30pm
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Dinner 5pm
Karaoke 7pm
Texas Hold’Em 7pm
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Dinner 5pm
Karaoke 7pm
Texas Hold’Em 7pm
Line Dancing 7:30pm
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Bingo 6:15 pm
Bingo 12pm
Dinner 5pm
Karaoke 7pm
Texas Hold’Em 7pm
Line Dancing 7:30pm
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5-10pm
Rory Dubin
Game Day 10am
Board Meeting
7:00 pm
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Game Day 10am
GENERAL
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Game Day 10 am
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Social Night
5-10pm
Braddock
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5-10pm
Brian Rodgers
Heritage
Meeting 10:30am
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Dinner 5-8:30pm
Dancing 6:30pm
Music: Traces of
Gold
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Pub Night
Shakedown
7pm
Dinner 5-8:30pm
Dancing 6:30pm
Music: Vic Paci
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Dinner 5-8:30pm
Dancing 6:30pm
Music: Phil Farino
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