Originators of

“Festa Italiana”

in Florida

Charter Member

F.F.I.A.C. Member

August/Agosto 2015

Volume XL, Issue #8

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.

La Voce Forte

The Original

“The Strong Voice”

The Italian American 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

It’s A Spaghetti Western…..

I.A. Style

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

Ciao A tutti

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, 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 Tony Rizzo 201-274-4295

By-Laws/Rules Rosanne Vastano 445-7670

Charities John LaCorte 446-0555

Election Rosanne Vastano 445-7670

Grievance Laurence Amuso 446-6632

Health & Welfare Patricia Dino 446-4757

Heritage Claudia Towne 447-8134

Membership Marie Galluccio 447-6614

Newsletter

Advertising Joe Abitante 445-9844

Publicity Joe Abitante 445-9844

Scholarship Daria & Perry Troina 445-3715

Select Committees

Bereavement Cathy Irene 446-8019

Bingo John LaCorte 446-0555

Marie Luke 445-7214

Door Greeter Donna DiAngelo 283-5074

Volunteer Coord. Bella Ammirata 445-9633

Web Manager Sandra Ostresh 447-4874

Webmaster/Host Joe Sermarini 445-3729

Appointed Positions

Chaplain Mario Dino 446-4757

Finance John Scifo 446-0819

50/50 Jenny Martin 446-2218

Sandy Ostresh 447-4874

Banquets Liz Piettro 446-1976

Parliamentarian Ric Giumenta 445-7547

Pot of Gold Jenny Martin 446-2218

Sergeant at Arms Lou Monico 446-2209

Social Director Lucille O’Day 503-4998

Line Dancing Jenny Martin 446-2218

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Items for Raffle Baskets for

La Vendemmia

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

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.

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

Message from the 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Remembering our Veterans

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 dinner/dance will be on 8

th. 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 Kraemer. 2

nd 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

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.)

General Meeting Menu Wednesday August 19, 2015

Italian Buffet, Salad & Dessert $10

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

Sept. 4 Carl Monte Oct. 2 Phil Farino

Sept. 11 Frank Saffi Oct. 9 Carl Monte

Sept. 12 Phil Farino Oct. 10 Phil Farino

Sept. 18 Tim Rippey Oct. 16 Traces of Gold

Sept. 25 Vic Paci Oct. 23 Mondo

Oct. 30 Frank Saffi

Saturday, August 22 at 7 pm

$10 at the door includes Free Hors de Oeuvres

Back by Popular Demand!

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.

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

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

Proud to be American!

Receive your Newsletter via e-mail!!

Send your email address to the IASC

at iascpc@cfl.rr.com

As soon as it’s available,

the La Voce Forte will arrive in your

inbox in full COLOR!

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!

Needs Volunteers!

If you can help

on Monday nights

or Tuesday afternoons,

please call:

Marie Luke: 445-7214 or

John LaCorte: 446-0555

MENU

SPECIALTY SALAD……….$10.95

Our House Salad or Caesar Salad

With Grilled Chicken

HEALTHY CHOICE……….$12.95

Grilled Chicken Breast

with Potato and Vegetable

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

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

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

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

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Dinner 5pm Karaoke 7pm Texas Hold’Em 7pm Line Dancing 7:30pm

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5-10pm Mark Chirico

7 Dinner 5-8:30pm Dancing 6:30pm Music: Mondo

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Dinner 5pm Karaoke 7pm Texas Hold’Em 7pm Line Dancing 7:30pm

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Board Meeting 7:00 pm

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Dinner 5pm Karaoke 7pm Texas Hold’Em 7pm Line Dancing 7:30pm

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GENERAL MEETING-7pm

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Braddock

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Dinner 5-8:30pm Dancing 6:30pm

Music: Vic Paci

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Shakedown 7pm

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25 Bingo 12pm

Dinner 5pm Karaoke 7pm

Texas Hold’Em 7pm Line Dancing 7:30pm

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Heritage

Meeting 10:30am

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