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Hello Everyone, Just when I thought the busy times were about to settle down...they didn’t! The Club rallied around and supported the Cirque Italia Show

Aquatic by manning our information booth, ushering, ticket taking & promotion of this entertaining “circus”! Many of our members enjoyed the show as guests of Manuel/George/Sandro/Roberto & Pamela. We helped raise funds for the Venice Arts Foundation in their quest to resurrect the Ringling Circus Arena. Ultimately, Venice may become a “Circus town” once

again. Thanks for your generous participation. Many recent Club events have been “Sold Out” and more members are attending. Involvement really does equal enjoyment! Keep coming! Next on the agenda is our great Mother’s Day Brunch (Member Mom’s free) & in June, Father’s Day Breakfast (Member Father’s free). Many of our “Snowbirds” will miss these events but best wishes are sent to you for a healthy & happy summer. See you in the Fall. Ciao, Bruce

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Contents copyright of the

Italian American Club of Venice, Inc.

1375 Ringling Drive, Venice, Fl 34286.

914 486-1492 Linda Bastian, editor

Bruce Bastian, Assistant Editor

web: italianamericanclubofvenice.com

Email: president@italianamericanclubofvenice.com

All rights reserved, Copyright 2009

“Arrivederci”

to our

SNOWBIRDS!

2012 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Scholarship Committee, consisting of Carlo Ferroni, Ron DeBacco & Marion Capecci, has been diligently studying the applications from 30 VHS students. The scholarship winners will be introduced at the May 3rd General Meeting with parents & family in attendance for

this happy occasion.

The Italian American Club of Venice is delighted to report that this year it has increased the number of scholarships it will award from 9 to 10. We are proud to make these

awards to deserving recipients from Venice High School. It is in keeping with our tradition that we continue to offer our assistance to hard working, deserving students that we

know will have an impact on our community and nation in the years to come.

The Italian American Club agrees with our past Scholarship Chairman Mario Capecci’s words, “that every child should have the opportunity to earn a college degree”.

Note: Member Mother’s are free but still need to get a

ticket for planning purposes! See Barbara T or Linda B!

TOM says …..

Mother’s Day

Brunch is

“not to be missed!”

Maggio 2012

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May Notable Dates: May 3rd- General Meeting 7:00pm

May 13th- Mothers Day Brunch 10 to 1pm

May 20th- Monthly Member Birthday Celebration

May 24th- Scholarship presentation to Venice HS

Students 8 for $1,000 & 2 for $1,500

May 31st- Executive Board Meeting 6pm

Mid May- All language classes will end & resume again

in the Fall. Si diverte una grand’estate!

Wed Card Games continue. Info Bob Rexroat 488-1949

Town Hall meetings with Gene will resume in the Fall.

Welcome New Members!

John Antico, Kate Antico, Richard Buonpane, Joseph

Caleraro, Gemma DiBlasi, Joseph Monastra, Janet Provino,

Jake Rose, Joseph Rose, Delores Trethewey, Jerry Trickett,

Bobbie Trickett, John Venditte, Gerry Webber.

This month’s list for General Meeting goodies is A to L Thank you for your support!

Luce del Sole Get well soon!

Lucy Picagli, Mike Alexandratos, Ginger Merando, Marion Capecci, Franco Puri

Condolences go out to the family & friends on the passing of Rocco DiGiorgio at the age of 96. He was a life member & served as President of the Club in 1983/84.

Note: Please call Nancy Canto at 925-3479 (ncanto@comcast.net) if you know of someone needing the support of the members through cards, calls & prayers.

Buon Compleanno!

Enjoy one Complimentary Carafe of Wine During Friday Night Pasta Dinner for your Birthday in the Month of May! Don Petramale, Dennis Bettinger 1st, Gene Orientale 2nd, Shirley DeBacco 3rd, Doreen George 5th, Martha Giovanniello 11th, Mildred Genovesi 14th, Kate Antico 15th, Vincent Loria, Fran Mogelnicki 16th, Tony Aceto, Barbara Bettinger 17th, Joseph Calderaro, Betty Martino 18th, Wayne Gray 19th, John Hock, Paul Cosenza 21st, Franco Puri , Dick Cattelona 25th, Jeanne Fiore, Jackie McLean 28th, Gemma DiBlasi, Mary Indovino 29th *If we missed your Birthday, please call Barbara Moccia to update your information. Show ID at the Bar to add your name to the list for May!

APRIL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!! 4/22/12

There were 83 attendees at this month’s birthday celebration. Four couples

celebrated anniversaries: Tom & Dee Martorana, Bob & Diane Houston,

Jack & Emma Tarhalla & Joe & Pat Mastrorilli. New members took the

opportunity to get acquainted with fellow members. They were John &

Joann Tufaro, Rose & Jerry Ott, Janet Provino, Bobby & Jerry Trickett,

Kathy Bullano, Randy & Susan Pistone. The Birthday attendees were:

Sebastian Liseo, Tom Martarano, Tony & Ida Aceto, Nancy Canto, Rita

Schwamborn, Conrad Perkey, Denise Sudia, Joy Serino & Rose Ott.

Joe, Justin, Marino, Patsy & Bob P served an array of buffet delights,

topped off with a custom “DiMarco” cake & ice cream! Thanks as well to

Bruce, Bob H, Karl B & Beatrice’s vocals. Great turn-out! Our next

birthday celebration will be May 20th. All welcome, hope to see you there.

E-mail: President@italianamericanclubofvenice.com

Feast Appreciation Picnic 4/15/12

Well I’m happy to say I finally had an opportunity to thank all those who worked so hard at the Feast. That opportunity was an outdoor event under a tent in front of the club, decorated by Linda B with “Stars” as the theme. It was attended by more than 140 people, STARS every one of them! The entertainment was great! Tom C kept the music playing, comedian Pat Capuzzi outdid himself offering a full hour of laughs, with many reminders of the good old days! Ahhh, laughter is the best medicine! The outdoor bar was very busy and so was the delicious buffet display, set up by Caterer Johnnie Poole. Root Beer & Orange Ice Cream floats, suggested by Bob Houston, topped off a beautiful sunny day that was enjoyed by everyone. I also want to thank those members who spread the word about our 24th Annual Feast, namely Tommy Longhi (schools flyers), Lou Sclafani (flyers & signs), Bobby Ubaldo (mobile signs on truck) & Diane Houston (flyers). This advance publicity helped to bring the crowds to the airport grounds.

Congratulazioni a tutti! Un buon lavoro!

Bravo, Brava, Bravi! Mille grazie, Bruce Note to all: Bruce asked everyone to fold up a chair & take it into the club for pick-up the next day. Before you knew it, all the tables were cleared, folded & also placed ready for their pick-up too! What a group! It was much appreciated! It’s true: “Many hands make light work.”

***HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BOARD***

New freezer passed inspection by Board of Health

Circulating pump on hot water heater installed

New microwave was purchased for the kitchen

Allocated funds to cut back Brazil trees to improve property

footprint & allow parking of the trailers

Donation of $200 in Circus tickets to Boys & Girls Club

Internet service was installed. Wireless now available.

Fan to be installed in Ice Machine room

Funds allocated for purchase of new Espresso machine

KUDOS KORNER: Members deserving thanks! * Joe DiMarco, Bob Pelligrini, Patsy Santaguida, Justin Terzi & Mike Alexandratos for power washing the Funnel Booth trailer. * Linda Bastian for creating an informational Tri-fold flyer for use in promotion of the Club’s facilities, activities, special events and Community involvement. * Barbara Terzi for saving $$ by negotiating Bank charges