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PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #64 PORTLAND, ME 04101 May/June 2013 Issue No. 513 To: Message from Frank Reali, President I want to thank all the past Presidents, Board members, and members who attended the 60th Anniversary of the Italian Heritage Center. It was a great time. The results for the Volunteer of the Year for 2012 were very close. The winner was Barbara Pileggi. Thank you Barbara for all the work you do. It doesn’t go unnoticed. We have so many great volunteers who offer their services at the IHC. Kudos to John Rague and his volunteer work force for the amazing job they did on the Spring Clean Up. May 8 will be the last Member Luncheon before the summer season. I hope we have a great turnout for this. Please call in your reservation to Benita! I want to thank Jo Jo Ricci for her many years of service as chairperson of Health and Welfare. Due to health issues, she will no longer be able to do this. I want to thank Mary Keaney for accepting the position as Chairperson of Health and Welfare. She didn’t hesitate to say YES. A heartfelt thank you to all members for your continued support. Message from Kimberly McDonough, General Manager We have a very busy spring lined up. Many events are booked and wedding bookings are super strong for 2013/14. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tommy C. Ferrante who opens up the club every morning. Tommy is always willing to come in early if we need him and when I have early morning events and appointments, he makes sure everyone is attended to if they need anything. A few weeks ago, I had an appointment with a mother and daughter who were early for an appointment. When I arrived, they had coffee in their hands and told me about the nice man that greeted them; it was Tommy. Over the years, many of my clients and guests in general comment about how courteous and helpful he is, and many people just know him. People love the nostalgia! So, thank you Tommy from all the IHC staff for making guests and clients feel welcome, and for all the things you do to assist us. May 16 Board Meeting & General Assembly Board Meeting - 4:00 pm General Assembly - 6:30 pm Cost — $12 per person Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. Please call 772-2500, ext. 15 for dinner reservations. Reservations must be made no later than May 13. This is a members only dinner and meeting. You will need your key card when paying for your meal. Officers & Board of Directors Officers: Directors: Frank Reali President 772-5831 Mike Hutchins 773-0100 Vincenza (Vicki) Dunn Vice President 774-5003 Robert Lax 892-2932 Ron Taliento Treasurer 797-2372 Rocco Toppi 773-3038 Nikki Cox Membership Sec. 829-5604 John Dascanio 671-1109 Carmela Reali Kim Toppi Recording Sec 878-9478 Martin Joyce III Past President 838-3581 Activities Director 772-5831 Committee Chairpersons Parliamentarian Camillo Breggia Membership Vicki Dunn Administrative John Hughes Scholarship Carl Paquette Technology Vicki Dunn Marketing Darlene Smith Facilities John Rague Finance Ron Taliento By-Laws Paul Connolly Cultural Jim DiBiase Activities Carmela Reali Health & Welfare Mary Keaney Charity Dianne Procida Sergeant of Arms Robert Doyle Membership News Members for Vote The following proposed members will be voted on at the April meeting: REGULAR MEMBERS Paul & Lisa Naseef ITALIAN NAME Montenaro SPONSOR Mary Irace Associate Members: Linda Lincoln Lisa Anderson Contact the President As a member, if you would like to contact President Frank Reali, he may be reached by calling 772-5831 or 318-9567. You may also send him a confidential email at [email protected] Articles or Photos for Newsletter If you would like to submit an article or a photo for the IHC Member newsletter, please forward to [email protected]. Articles are due the Thursday following the General Meeting. Helen Brogan Cammy Reali Membership Updates—Dues Due! Be on the lookout for your membership dues renewal. If you have moved, you need to call the Membership Secretary with your new address ASAP or you will not receive a renewal letter. To make sure information gets to the Membership Secretary in a timely manner please notify her by email at [email protected] or call her directly. There is also a box in the lobby where any correspondence should be left for the Membership Secretary. Issues with your key card, address or email updates, please call 772-2500 x18 or 829-5604. IHC “CLEANED UP” FOR SPRING The Facilities Committee would like to thank the following members for their efforts in this year's "Spring Clean-up": Carmine Pesce, John Peverada, Sr., John Peverada, Jr., Rick Lorello, Mark Lorello, Frank Lorello, Jim & Fran DiBiase, Bruno Siniscalchi, Darlene Smith & Dave Rabideau, Adele Harnois, Rocco & Mary Toppi, Kim Toppi, Ed & Phyllis Miller, Bob & Gloria Lax, Marie Pardi, John Dascanio, Mike Hutchins, Benita Anderson, Barbara Pileggi, Dianne Procida, Sandy Smith, and John & Donna Rague. Absolutely great job...one-andall. Your efforts are truly appreciated!!! Members Luncheon May 8, 12 Noon Menu: Baked Stuffed Haddock $12 members, $14 non-members Our goal this year is to increase the number in attendance at the monthly Members Luncheon, so invite your family, friends, neighbors to join you for a wonderful lunch. All ages welcome! Call Benita Anderson at 671-4401 for reservations. LA CANTINA Friday Night Entertainment May 3—Bobby Queens May 10—Liz Kinsman May 17—Dan DiBiase May 24—Ron White May 31—Jeff Rockwell La Cantina Operating Hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Lounge opens 4 pm, last call 9:30 pm, lounge closes 10 pm Thursday – last call 10:30 pm, lounge closes 11 pm Friday Nights Lounge opens at 4 pm, last call 11:30 pm, lounge closes 12 am Saturday Nights Lounge opens 5 pm, last call 9:30 pm, closes 10 pm Trivia/Carne Shoot - last call 10:30pm, closes 11 pm Lounge is closed Sundays and Mondays (no liquor service) Please note: The Cantina is open to members Monday through Friday at 8 am. On Mondays, the Cantina closes at noon. Tuesday through Friday, the Cantina is open all day until posted closing times above. Membership Activities 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 13, Saturday - 60th Anniversary Dinner & Show May 4, Saturday - Kentucky Derby Party May 5, Sunday - Choral Group Concert June 14, Friday - Time Pilots Dance to benefit the Scholarship Fund July 11, Thursday - Sunset Harbor Cruise August 25, Sunday - Boston Bus Trip, Feast of St. Anthony August 30, Friday - Lobster Bake October (TBD) - Lettomanoppello, Italy Trip November 27-30 New York/Macy’s Day Parade Begun in 1919, by Italian immigrants from the small town of Montefalcione in Avellino, Saint Anthony’s Feast has become the largest Italian Religious Festival in New England. Named the “Feast of all Feasts” by National Geographic Magazine, this authentic Italian street festival has it all for people of every age: parades, strolling singers, live entertainment, contests and religious services are held daily. Visitors stroll the beautifully decorated streets sampling the best Italian street foods from 100 pushcarts enjoying arancini, sausage peppers & onion, quahogs, calamari, pizza, pasta and of course zeppole, cannoli and gelato. Guests can also browse the wide selection of souvenir keepsakes and mementos. The IHC will be chartering a bus on Sunday, August 25. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling 939-8580. Seats will go fast so don’t wait! Mary and Patrick’s “Carne” Shoot! In the Cantina! Pub Service On Hiatus! Saturday, May 18 will be the last night for the Pub Menu in the Cantina as we break for the summer. Rocco Toppi and Bob Lax would like to thank all the “volunteer chefs” that have assisted them these past three months – John Dascanio, John Rague, Ed Miller, Paul Andrulli, and Frank Reali. A special thanks to the “volunteer waitresses” – Gloria Lax, Donna Rague, Kim Toppi, Mary Toppi, Barbara Pileggi, Ilene Cavallaro, Phyllis Miller, Darlene Smith and Adele Harnois. When we first undertook this trial, the hope was to increase bar sales and get more members to visit the Center on the weekends. The results far exceeded our expectations and we are truly grateful for the support from all members and their friends who supported the Cantina. We hope to resume service in the Fall. Bob Lax Rocco Toppi Trivia Night Get your team together and join us in La Cantina for a fun night of trivia! Saturday, May 18 and June 15 Saturday, May 25, 7 pm Registration starts at 6 pm Only $3.00 per person to play Games start promptly at 7 pm Entry fee is $10.00 per card/person. Members and guests. Open to members and guest only (maximum of 6 people per team). Top 3 teams win the pool of cash. You won’t want to miss it! Membership Activities IHC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED SCHOLARSHIP DANCE and SILENT AUCTION featuring: TIME PILOTS Friday, June 14, 8 – 11:30pm $15 members, $20 non-members Tickets will be available at the general meeting in May, in La Cantina or by calling Carl Paquette @ 956-3588 or email him at [email protected] Silent Auction donations needed: a silent auction will take place during the “TIME PILOTS” dance with all proceeds benefiting the Scholarship Fund. We are looking for donations to fill “themed” baskets. Ideas include: movie night basket (DVDs, popcorn, candy) game basket (board games, cards, etc.) baby basket (bottles, bibs, playsets) Christmas basket (ornaments, cards, decorations, candles) garden basket (seeds, tools, gloves, garden decorations) Spring is in the air and that means it is scholarship time at the Italian Heritage Center. Applications are available at the Center (just look on the counter outside the manager's office) and online at the IHC website. Read the cover page for the purpose, qualifications and screening process information. If you have any questions contact Carl Paquette at (207) 956-3588 or [email protected]. Completed applications are due no later that 5pm on May 1; however, applications will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness as soon as they are received. Applicants will be notified if anything is missing. Addenda will be accepted until the deadline date of May 1, 2013. Please encourage eligible members and their dependents to apply for one of the $1500 scholarships. Contact Carl if interested in donating items. Sunset Harbor “Booze Cruise” Thursday, July 11 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm $15 members; $20 Non-Members More details to follow May 2013 “National Salad Month” Sun 5 Mon 6 Tue 7 8 Choral Group Concert 12 Wed Thu 9 14 11 DJ Liz Kinsman Italian Movie Night 17 18 DJ Dan DiBiase Last Night for Pub Menu Carne Shoot 23 24 25 Paciarino’s Pasta Demo DJ Ron White Trivia Night 30 31 15 16 Board/ General Mtg 19 20 26 27 21 22 28 29 Sat 10 Member Luncheon 13 Fri DJ Jeff Rockwell June 2013 Sun Mon “National Safety Month” Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Time Pilots Dance Carne Shoot 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 Board/ General Mtg Committee News IHC Cultural Committee Join us on May 11, Italian Movie Night, for dinner ta topped off by homemade Italian cookies, coffee and a cash bar. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. We will accept admission at the door on the day of the event or you can call Jim DiBiase at 767-2292 or Cammy Reali at 772-5831 for reservations. from 5 -7 pm in La Cantina ordering from a varied menu at reasonable prices. Immediately following we will present “La Peggior Settimana Della Mia Vita” (The Worst Week of my Life). The movie lasts 11/2 hours long and is in Italian with English subtitles. Group below enjoyed Professor Ventresco's Italian History Class. This movie was not produced for export to the USA and this is its American Premier. The IHC Chorus, led by Peter Donatelli, will present its inaugural Concert on May 5 at 2:00 pm in the Columbus Room. The program will feature choral and solo performances of Italian Folk, Neopolitan, Contemporary, Pop and Classical music. Admission is free, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Postpone dinner on Thursday, May 23 because Fabiana and Enrico, the owners of Portland’s own Paciarino’s Ristorante will present a demonstration and dissertation on how to prepare homemade Tagliatelle alla Bolognese and Ravioli al Pomodoro at 6:30 pm in our kitchen. After we will adjourn to the DaVinci Room to enjoy a plateful of the finished pas- Upcoming Concerts RB HALL DAY- Saturday June 29, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Fort Western in Augusta - This is an annual full day of Community Concert Band music featuring the compositions of one of the great composers of marches, and Maine native, Robert Browne Hall. Fifteen or more Community Bands from throughout the state participate. North Yarmouth Village Green - Thursday, July 11, 7:00 pm 100 State Street, Portland – Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pm Atrium at Cedars, Portland - Thursday, July 18, 6:30 pm Bath Gazebo, Bath Library Park – Friday, July 26, 7:00 pm Woods at Canco, Portland – Sunday, August 11, 3:00 pm Check this listing every month and watch the Band website, as more are being added regularly. These performances are free and open to the general public and we hope to see our IHC friends there! “25th Anniversary History of the Italian Heritage Center Concert Band 1988 -2013” is being documented by President Dick Capozza, founder, along with a team of Band members and friends. Those wishing to share memories of the Band can contact Dick at [email protected] Sign up to get Band News : http://www.italianheritagecenterband.com Membership Activities You’re Invited to the IHC 2013 “Kentucky Sweeps” the fastest two minutes in sports! Saturday, May 4, 3 pm, La Cantina $15 per person (members and guests) Tickets available in La Cantina or from Rocco Toppi, Bob Lax or Kim Toppi Enjoy a delicious “Kentucky” buffet at 4:30 pm Kentucky Burgoo Stew (beef, pork and chicken in a beef broth w/veggies), Pulled pork, Chicken Wings, Salads, Corn Bread, Sweet Potato Casserole, Dessert Complimentary Welcome Mimosa Prizes for Win, Place & Show—3 chances to win Prizes for Best Hat—both men and women Special Race Day games to play 87th Macy’s Day Parade in New York City Spend Thanksgiving in New York! Watch the parade march down 5th Avenue, see the Lights of the Christmas Season or the Rockettes, how about a Broadway play. Rooms have been booked at the New Yorker Hotel. Deposit of $150 is needed to reserve your spot. Rockette tickets will be purchased when all deposits are received. $765 per person based on double occupancy. $715 per person for triple or quad occupancy. Call Cammy 939-8570 if you have questions. ITALIAN HERITAGE CENTER DIRECT FROM MILAN, AN EVENING WITH PACIARINO’S THURSDAY, MAY 23, 6:30 PM A Cooking Demonstration featuring Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese and Ravioli Al Pomodoro with Fabiana and Enrico in the IHC Cucina. Guests will receive a full plate to be enjoyed in the DaVinci Room along with Homemade Italian Pastry and Coffee. $15 Members; $20 Non-Members Contact Jim DiBiase—767-2292 Quote for today: Volunteers are not paid—not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. ~Unknown In Memory of our Deceased Members Joseph A. Aliberti, Sr. Antonio Dell'Aquila Eleanor Marshall Peter & Linda Anania Richard L. Bailey Rose Vacca & Louis D. Bennett John Caminiti Joseph & Angelina Caminiti Joseph Caminiti Jr. Michael Caminiti Francesco & Angelina Capelluti Joseph A. Capelluti Orlando J. Capelluti Joseph A. & Marion G. Capozza Doris (DiPietro) Capozza Francesco & Anna Teresa Capozza Francis R. Capozza Rocco Dell'Aquila Charles & Madeline Di Mauro Joseph R. Di Mauro Sr. Edward & Henrietta DiPhilippo Anna H. DiPietro Carmine P. Di Pietro Joseph DiPietro Charlie Ferrante Lauorina & Carmine Ferrante Samuel S. Ferrante Gaetano & Rose Fiandaca Giro & Rosina Fornisano Sam Fornisano Rose Germani Antonio Marzilli Rocco Marzilli, Sr. Emilio (Leo) Micucci Betty O'Brien Mary and Thomas Paolino Guido and Mary (Pio) Pardi Sr. John Pizzo Alphonse & Margaret Pizzo Al, Frances & Marty Pizzo Armando & Isabel Profenno Polito Donato & Angela Polito Profenno Santo Profenno Arduino & Celeste Reali Theresa (Suzie) Ricci William M. Caprio Richard Carson Guy & Anna Ciccarelli Anthony "Tony" Colello George Conicelli Sr. & Thomas Conicelli Nino & Connie Giordano Joseph & Fannie Grimaldi Rose Martini Lane Frank P. Lapomarda Donald Lefebvre Rocco & Mary Risbara Anthony A. Sesto Patricia & Rocco Toppi, Jr. Settimo Trivellin Charles & Delia Dalfonso Donald E. Daniels Frank Lorello Richard Lorello In Appreciation to our Lifetime Members Joan B. Bartlett James DiPhilippo Elma Marzilli Grace Thomas Caminiti Michael A. Colello Paul & Mary Connolly Rudy DiPietro Lucy Ferrante Madeline Fornisano Louis Germani Ann T. Legere Maria Marzilli Gerard F. Moore Elizabeth & John Paris Alfred W. Romano John & Marilyn DiBiase Guy & Anna Marie Ciccarelli Madalyn J. Daniels Teresa Lefebvre Beth A. & Frederick Leone Guy Martini JoJo Ricci Newsletter—Mail or Email? Are you not receiving your IHC Newsletter or know someone who isn’t receiving theirs? If you are not receiving your newsletter via email or via postal mail, call Vicki Dunn at 774-5003 or email [email protected] If you would like your loved one’s name in the Memoriam section or if you are a lifetime member and would like to list your name as a Lifetime Member, please contact Barbara Pileggi at 797-5473 or [email protected]. Cost is $5 per listing for the year. Health & Welfare Committee … If you know of any IHC members who are ill, or recently deceased (including family members), and would like the IHC to send them or their family a get well card, sympathy card, or mass card, please contact Mary Keaney at 767-2440. Pictures Say a 1,000 Words 60th Anniversary CelebraƟon a good Ɵme was had by all L-R: Vicki Dunn presented Barbara Pileggi with the Volunteer of the Year Award; Mike and Sue Lane; Donna Rague and Darlene Smith with one of the Wedding ushers; Mary and Rocco “The Don” Toppi. Bottom Row (l-r): IHC Board of Directors and spouses, President Reali and grandmother of the Bride! Friday Night Fun in La Cantina! President Reali welcomes new members Christina and Michael Hutchins. Please Patronize Our Sponsors ACCOUNTANTS RONALD L. 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