La Voce Forte The Original “The Strong Voice”

The Italian American Originators of “Festa Italiana” in Florida

Charter Member F.F.I.A.C. Member January/Gennaio 2016 Volume XLI, Issue #1

In this issue: Band Schedule…………..4 Birthdays/Anniversaries...4 Boosters…………………..9 Calendar……………….BC* Committees……………….2 Health and Welfare……...4 Heritage…………………..7 Meeting Highlights……....6 Menu……………………..11 New Members…………... Officers…………………...2 Pot of Gold……………….9 President’s Message……3 *Back Cover

Dues Are Due! See Marie Galluccio, Membership Chairperson, Tuesday and Friday 5 – 7 pm To pay your dues and pick up your new key cards. $100 per person. Dues can also be mailed to the club or paid over the phone by credit card. New key cards will be held at the club for pick up. 2016 dues are due by January 31.

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

Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 13, 2016 Menu Stuffed Artichoke Appetizer Salad Wedge with Bacon and Bleu Cheese Entrée Choice: Stuffed Flounder with Lump Crabmeat topped with Crabmeat, Shrimp & Scallop Sauce or Chicken Marsala with Mushroom Trio or ½ Baked Chicken Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Butter Garlic French Green Beans Assorted Breads Chocolate Valentine Cake Open 6pm; Dining Room 6:30pm; Dinner 7pm Members $30, Non-Members $33 Gratuity IS Included Dress: Festive Attire – Jacket & Tie Entertainment by Frank Saffi

June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016 Italian American Social Club 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 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 Joseph Jaworski,protem 492-3865

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Time is running out…. The Scholarship committee is taking applications. The IA gives out two $1000 scholarships for qualified applicants. The application is available on the club's web-site under Scholarship, in the office and also at both high school’s Guidance Department. The deadline is January 15, 2016. Please call Perry and Daria Troina at 445-3715 if you are interested.

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 Position Available Joe Abitante Joe Abitante Daria & Perry Troina

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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 Mike & Jenn 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 445-1893 445-7547 446-2218 446-2209 503-4998 446-2218

Thank You For the prayers, cards and visits for Keeto (Sebastian) upon his passing November 24, 2015. Lois Big Mountain

Message from the President

Ciao A tutti

Ciao a Tutti

First of all I would like to say how sorry we are about the passing of our members Jerry Guy, Sebastian Keeto Big Mountain and Michael Polidore. Please pray for their families. December was a great month starting off with Our Christmas Gala. We had a full house. Chef Mike did a great job and our own Phil Farino with his great music made this night one to remember. On to the big night, New Years Eve couldn’t have been better. Again we had a packed house and the food by Mike was exceptional and Tim Rippey was at his best. I want to thank Lucille and all of her volunteers for making both events very successful. The staff was at its best that night and everyone had a great time! And with our new TV’s we were all able to watch the ball drop in New York! January is looking just as good with the Wide World of Sports. Tickets are selling out quickly so don’t be left out. Our entertainment that night is Traces of Gold. On January 30 we are bringing back our Saturday night Pub Nights with “Beach St A Go Go” We always have a packed house for this and its open to the public. Ten dollars at the door includes free appetizers. On February 6, the week after “Shakedown” is back playing the sounds of Chicago, Doors and the Beatles. Last time our house was full so you may want to come early for this one. Wow what a great month this is going to be. I also have to tell you we will be starting our Thursday night Social Nights again with some great guitar players in the lounge and Texas Hold Em in the ballroom. This Thursday night we are bringing back Braddock and again these nights are also open to the public. There is so much going on no wonder we are “the Best Club on the Strip”. Please remember to come to the General Meeting on the 20th. We have to still vote on the budget and it also gives everyone a chance to voice their opinions. We had some major repairs this month but we are getting through it. The Board and myself want to wish all of you a very Healthy and Happy New Year! We have many fun events coming up. I am very proud and honored to be a part of this. I want to thank all of you very much for supporting our Club. Please pray for all our members in need and remember “THIS IS OUR CLUB AND OUR FAMILY” Grazie a Tutti Chuck Buglione, President

Thursday Social Nights are back! Join us for a night of great music, food and drink. Jan 7

Braddock

Jan 14

Mark Chirico

Jan 21

Brian Rodgers

Jan 28

Ivan Smith

January 2016 Birthdays and Anniversaries Buono Compleanno! Happy Birthday!! 01 Ennio Massa 01 Rebecca Delorenzo 01 Jeanne Coyne 02 Joan Ganci 02 Valentino Trovato 03 Geraldine Drewes 04 Richard Cicchetti 04 Anita Jennings 04 Frank Rulla 05 Don Tardif 06 Mary Carcich 06 John Iocovozzi 06 Edward Uribe 07 Charlie Huegi 07 Evelyn Matta 07 Leo Blessing

10 Ginette Consentino 11 Virginia Esposito 11 Anthony Iorlano 12 Onofrio DeRiggi 12 Hal Hansen 12 Mary Kitchens 13 Joseph Harper 13 Frank Hoffman 13 Robert Carcich 14 Robert Ernst 14 Nicolette Kraemer 15 Anthony Cappadona 15 Carol Sermarini 16 Roger Donahue 17 Alba Scalise 18 Deborah Aldinger

19 Myrna Santora 20 Ernie Robibero 21 Nicholas Rotella 21 GiovannaMcKiernan 22 Jerry Esposito 22 Maria Touhy 23 Joan Tardif 23 Antonietta Incristi 23 Mary Jaworski 24 Vita Colarusso 24 Vincent Enright 25 Carmela Ivarone 26 Diane Clark 26 Carol D’Oronzo 26 Lillian Knies 26 Margaret Lettera

29 Michael Angelo 29 Sally Baughman 29 Dean VanGorden 31 John Mitchell 31 Marcia Seither

Felice Anniversario! Happy Anniversary! 01 George & Lynne Macko 01 Robert & Jeanne Coyne 04 Gaspare & Alba Scalise 05 Anthony & Anita Cappadona 07 John & Edith Santomenno 08 Mario & Patricia Dino 09 Agostino & Margaret Magro

10 Anthony & Frances Favara 12 Ken & Ursula Kemp 12 Edward & Susan Miller 13 Anthony & Hanna Stampone 16 Anthony & Julia Mercante 16 Dominic & Frances DiGirolamo

20 Richard & Honora Giumenta 20 Tom & Giovanna McKiernann 20 Gary & Carol Wissing 27 Frank & Gabriella Tuscano 28 Robert & Allene Maggi 30 Edward & Diane Clark

HEALTH & WELFARE – December 2015 Sent Get Well Card:

Anne Marie Walker who broke her arm and is at home recuperating.

Sent Sympathy Card:

Jean Guy on the death of her husband Jerry. Lois Big Mountain on the death of her husband Sebastian. Maryann Polidore on the death of her husband Michael.

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.

2016 Band Schedule February Feb 5 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 19 Feb 26

Traces of Gold Vic Paci Frank Saffi Tim Rippey Phil Farino

March Mar 4 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 25

Carl Monte Traces of Gold Frank Saffi Phil Farino Braddock

April Apr 1 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29

tba Carl Monte Traces of Gold Tim Rippey Frank Saffi Phil Farino

It’s time for Pub Night! We’re excited to begin the New Year with two of our favorite bands… Beach St A Go Go will be in the house on January 30, 2016 And Shakedown Live Band will be here on February 6, 2016 Entry is only $10 at the door and includes delicious hors d oeuvres! Doors open at 7pm!

In the absence of a General Meeting in December, we have no highlights to report. Please plan to attend our General Membership Meeting on January 20, 2016. A quorum is necessary to vote on important issues. General Membership Meeting Menu

Italian Buffet, Salad and Dessert $10

NOTE: The Board Meeting date has been changed to Wednesday, January 13, 2016.

Italian American Social Club Fundraiser Cruise on the SERENADE OF THE SEAS November 11, 2016 – November 21, 2016 10 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

The Heritage Committee of the Italian American Social Club of Palm Coast presents

PRANZO con AMICI Lunch with Friends

Sunday, February 21, 2016 - 1:00 to 5:00 PM $20.00 Per Person (Includes Gratuity) MENU (Served Family Style) Stuffed Artichoke Mixed Green Salad Lasagna served with Meatballs and Sausage Sfogliatelle Coffee or Espresso

Music By Phil Farino

Christmas Dinner Dance 2015

New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance 2015

Newsletter Boosters Single Line $10.00 (Ex: Individual Name) Double Line $15.00 (Ex: In Memory of, In Honor of) Past Presidents indicated with a PP. Support our newsletter - Be a Booster! Contact IASC Office for more information.

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In memory of Gino Martin Ted Francescon In loving memory of Marie Francescon 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 Janet Pollinger & Eva Alge In loving memory of Felicia Donato

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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 Mike Mercante PP In loving memory of Jan Mercante

Tuesdays 7pm With John & Sal 7 pm via e-mail!! Receive your Tuesday Newsletter

Needs Volunteers! If you can help on Monday nights or Tuesday afternoons, please call:

Marie Luke: 445-7214 or John LaCorte: 446-0555

Send your email address to the IASC at

[email protected]

As soon as it’s available, the La Voce Forte will arrive in your inbox in

Pot of Gold

full COLOR!

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!

Congratulations to Anne Marie Walker, number 41, our November winner. She was all smiles when I called her name and we counted out the money. Our next Pot of Gold Drawing will be January 29th. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Wishing us all good luck in the new year, Jenny Martin

2016 Annual Ad Rates Business Card ad ¼ Page ½ Page Full Page

$ 50 $ 150 $ 250 $ 450

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 January 5 Eggplant Parmigiana Sub ......................................................$8.95 Italian Cold Cut Sub …..………………………………………. $8.95 January 12 Sausage & Peppers Sub ..........................................................$8.95 Italian Cold Cut Sub ..................................................................$8.95 January 19 Meatball Parmigiana Sub ......................................................$8.95 Italian Cold Cut Sub ..................................................................$8.95 January 26 Chicken Parmigiana 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 January 8 Appetizers Fried Calamari $8.95 Entrees *Prime Rib Au Jus – Queen Cut $15.95 ~ King Cut $17.95 Chicken Parmigiana $13.95 Baked Basa with Garlic, Red Onion and Artichokes in White Wine, Lemon and Butter $14.95 Manicotti $11.95 January 15 Appetizers Stuffed Artichokes $8.95 Entrees *Prime Rib Au Jus – Queen Cut $15.95 ~ King Cut $17.95 Veal Marsala $14.95 Broiled Tilapia with Fresh Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes and Onions $14.95 Stuffed Shells $11.95 January 22 Appetizers Drunken Clams $8.95 Entrees *Prime Rib Au Jus – Queen Cut $15.95 ~ King Cut $17.95 Sauté Chicken with Portobello Mushrooms, Garlic, Sundried Tomatoes in a White Wine Sauce $14.95 Broiled Salmon $14.95 Tortellini Marinara $10.95 January 29 Appetizers Drunken Clams $8.95 Entrees *Prime Rib Au Jus – Queen Cut $15.95 ~ King Cut $17.95 Osso Buco $14.95 Broiled Scallops $14.95 Ravioli $10.95 *Limited availability.

GUEST PRICES $1.00 EXTRA PER MEAL * SHARING $3.00 EXTRA PLATE * SUGGESTED GRATUITY $2 PER PERSON

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Dinner 5-8:30pm Dancing 6:30pm Music:Carl Monte

Pub Night Beach St A Go Go