Calabria Bella - Italian American Spirit

Nunzio’s is that piazza or local restaurant whether
in your memories or in your imagination offering
flavorful food, lively conversation and gracious service.
706 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
856-858-9840 • www.nunzioristoranterustico.com
Italian
American
Spirit
Presents
Calabria Bella
TRADITIONAL CALABRESE DINNER
Annual Gala
January 30, 2011, 5:30 pm
Italian
American
Spirit
Program
Calabria Dinner Menu
Emcee
Antipasti
Frank Costanzo
Olives, Cheeses, Pickled Eggplant, Soppressatta and Focaccia
Leader of the Celebration
Grilled Sausage with Broccoli Rabe
Salute to America
Mixed Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Judge Jeremy Blackburn
Pork Cotica Braciole with Cannellini Beans Calabrese Style
Invocation
Reverend Evans
Welcome and Toast
Adam Black
Presentations
Scarafogli (Pork Stew)
Pasta
Fusilli Calabrese with Pork Ragú and Curried Sausage
Main Courses
Branzino Crudaiola over a bed of Baby Arugula
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chestnut Sauce
Italian
American
Spirit
Dessert
Panna Cotta with Candied Oranges and Seasonal Fruit
Traditional Calabrian Cookies
Turdilli, Bucconotti, Mustazzoli, Fig Tart
You make a living by what you get,
but you make a life by what you give.
Coffee & Espresso
– Winston Churchill
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Award Honorees
Award Honorees
Amato L. Berardi
Frank Cymbala
Mr. Amato L. Berardi was born in Longano, Italy. In 1970 at the age of
12, he came to the United States with his family. Amato is married with
two children, and resides in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
Frank Cymbala is married to Lynda, and resides in Lower
Gwynedd with their son Nicholas. He is the President and CEO of
Communications Services & Support (CSS), a strategic marketing
services provider. CSS maximizes diverse in-house resources such
as graphics, copywriting, and printing expertise to provide clients
with custom solutions that meet their objectives. CSS is a two-time
recipient of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s award for the Top
100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.
After a successful career as a restaurant owner, Amato turned his ambitions
to the financial services industry. In 1983 he founded Berardi & Associates,
Inc., a full service insurance, employee benefits and retirement planning
agency. Amato is a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table and
recipient of the National Quality Award.
Amato is the founder and Chairman of the National Italian American
Political Action Committee. He is a member of the Union League of
Philadelphia, a member and actively involved with the National Italian
American Foundation in Washington, DC. He is the co-founder of the
Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia. On
April 10, 2008 Amato was elected as a member of parliament of the
Republic of Italy.
Mr. Cymbala earned a BS in Accounting from Drexel University
in 1982. He serves on the Board of Governors for Drexel’s
Alumni Association and is Co-Chair of Community Alumni
Network of Drexel University. Mr. Cymbala is also a past
President of the Rotary Club of Blue Bell. He is a former board
member of the InterFaith Housing Alliance, an organization that
provides shelter for the homeless. Frank is a member of the
Italian American Chamber of Commerce.
Luigi Scotto
Mr. Luigie Scotto was born in Rome, Italy on July 2, 1958. Married
with two children, he is a great appassionato of skiing, swimming and
jazz music.
• 2009 Assigned to the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, PA
as Consul General
• 2006 – 2008 Assigned to the Information Science and Technology,
Communications and Cipher II Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
in Rome, Italy as Department Director
• 2004 – 2006 Assigned to the Africa Subsaharan I Office of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Rome, Italy as Depart. Director
• 2002 – 2004 Assigned to the National Representation to the
Disarmament Conference in Geneva as First Secretary
• 2000 – 2002 Assigned to the Italian Embassy in the Ivory Coast
(Niger, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone) as Deputy Ambassador
• 1997 – 2000 Assigned to the Italian Embassy in Uganda-Rwanda and
Burundi as Deputy Ambassador
• 1995 – 1996 Assigned to the IX Office of Emigration and Social
Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome, Italy
Richard L. Krzylzanowski
Corporation retired executive vice president, secretary and
general counsel; born in Warsaw, Poland. Came to United
States in 1966 as a political refugee. Married to Taiko
Krzyzanowski; children—Suzanne, Peter, and Christine.
Obtained education at University of Warsaw, 1965; L.L.M.,
University of Pennsylvania, 1967; Ph.D. in Law, University of
Paris, 1969; also studied at Italian Universities in Perugia and
Torino. Member of PA Bar since 1971.
Received highest Orders of Merit from the Coalition of all
Ethnic Organizations in the United States, so called “Ellis Island
Medal” and the Order of St. Gregory from the Vatican for
assistance and work for the Catholic Church.
Retired January 7, 2000. Presently corporate consultant to Crown
Cork & Seal Company, Inc. whose headquarters are located at One
Crown Way, Philadelphia, PA 19154. Also serving as Trustee to the
John Paul II Foundation in the Vatican.
• 1995 Achieved rank of Diplomat
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If you would like biographical information prior to 1995, please email
[email protected].
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2011 Annual Gala Benfiting
Dooley House
– Camden, NJ
The Dooley House was founded in 1988 by
Mr. Emery Troy and Rev. Calvin Wallsten.
Dooley House's doors opened in December
of 1989.
Dooley House, Inc. is a nonprofit organization
established to provide a holistic continuum of
care to medically fragile infants, children,
adults and families with a particular emphasis
on those stricken with HIV/AIDS.
Through an integral network of support services, we strive to meet the
medical, social, educational, housing, and other needs to the
ever-changing communities we serve. The common denominator for the
diverse range of individuals we care for is to enhance their quality of life by
providing a safe haven for personal and family growth, filled with love and
rooted in dignity.
As of 1997, Dooley House accepts medically fragile children and
incorporated various programs such as the Hogan House, Peer Mentors, and
Special Medical transportation into their dream to better accommodate the
needs of the growing community.
Special Acknowledgments
The Italian American Spirit Group extends sincere
appreciation to all of the wonderful volunteers who helped make
this Gala not only a success but such a pleasure to plan and prepare.
We share heartfelt gratitude to you for your generosity of time and talent.
Roma’s Pizza’s
6129 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Francesco DiCianni, Celebrations
2201 Galloway Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
www.CelebrationsWeddings.com
Lou Altomari, Northeast Plastics
http://www.everythingplastic.com
Milano Foods, Oreste D’Elia
2512 Egg Harbor Rd, Lindenwold, NJ 08021
Dainis Roman, Audio and Video Support
[email protected]
Frank Cymbala, Communication Services & Support
for the design and printing of the Gala program.
[email protected]
Thank all of you here this evening for making the
first Annual IAS Gala a success.
Suore Minime della Passione
Casa Per Bambini - Cosenza, Italy
Dear Friends my name is Sister Maria Laura
Cavallo, Secretary General of the
Congregation of Sisters Minime of the Passion.
We are grateful for this gesture of kindness
towards our institute.
http://www.suoreminime-cosenza.it/
Italian American Spirit Group Members
Franco J Costanzo
Susan DiCicco
Frank Cymbala
Dave Beatrice
Domenic Chila
Domenic J. Caruso
Judge Jeremy Blackburn
Alex Chiaro J.
Carmine Berardi
Gennaro Leva
Claudio C. Cifoni
Adam M. Black
Peter J. Cordua
Fred A. Kurtz
Louis A. Manchello
For inquires about the Italian American Spriti Group
email us at [email protected]
or reach us by mail at P.O. Box 610, Maple Shade, NJ 08052
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