Sons Of Italy - Trieste Lodge

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President’s Message
D
June 2016
ear brothers and sisters, I
and privilege to serve as President for the past two years. I
hope everyone is enjoying
would like to thank all the Past Presidents who I served under
the beautiful May weather
for their guidance and wisdom to help me reach where I am
we have been experiencing. A special
today. A special thank you to the members of the executive for
greeting and best wishes for a Happy
your commitment and dedication to the Order. Your countless
Father’s Day to all Fathers who are a
hours of volunteering are greatly appreciated and will not be
part of our organization.
forgotten. It is exciting to see that Trieste Lodge is in good
hands for many years to come. Lastly I would like to thank
we held our spaghetti
the members, all my brothers and sisters for your continued
supper. It was a great success with over 500 tickets sold and over
support. The lodge is only as strong as our membership, and
480 people served that evening. Big thank you to all volunteers
we are strong!
May 18
th
for your hard work and dedication. Special thank you to
committee chairs Br. Tony Giardino and Br. Joe Mongiardi.
I look forward to seeing you all at the general meeting on
Tuesday June 14th, 2016. I remind everyone again one will be
On June 16th we will be hosting our annual golf tournament.
holding our elections, please come out and exercise your right
For more than 30 years, the Order Sons of Italy Trieste Lodge’s
to vote.
Annual Charity Golf Classic has established a proud tradition of
giving back to support various charitable organizations to help
Saluti a tutti! God Bless!
make a real difference in our communities. Your contribution,
whether through sponsorship or attendance, goes a long way to
Fraternally Yours,
impact thousands of lives in the Hamilton community.
Lou Filice
President
June meeting will be holding our election and I will not be
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
seeking re-election as President. It has been an absolute honour
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: Tuesday, June 14, 2016
L I B E R T Y
E Q U A L I T Y
F R A T E R N I T Y
La Vita E’ Bella Radio Show
– Cfmu 93.3Fm
C
ari Fratelli e Sorelle! We would
like to invite and remind you to
tune in with our very own local
Italian radio show “La Vita e’ Bella”
based out of the CFMU Studios at
McMaster University with VJ Stefano!
Live every Sunday from 12.00 A.M
to 1.00 P.M on 93.3 FM! You can also
stream the show online on the official
CFMU website cfmu.msumcmaster.
ca and a recorded piece with be posted
on the official facebook page www.
facebook.com/vjstefano! Like the page
to get updates on beautiful news, events
and pictures!
La Vita e’ Bella is a radio show created
with the intention to entertain and
support the Italian community in
Hamilton and surroundings and
in particular those part of the Sons
of Italy Trieste Lodge with updates
with upcoming events and special
announcements, it strives to maintain
and spread the Italian language,
traditions and culture facing extinction
in today’s Canadian society. The topics
vary from medicine to science, sports to
cinema, cooking to literature and much
more. Given the particular nature of
the target audience the music played
mirrors such peculiarity with music
that ranges from the 50’s up until today. Any member interested in getting
involved with the show or that would
like to make any type of requests from
dedicating a song for a special event as
a birthday/anniversary or to discuss
about a particular important event is
more than welcome to contact Br. Steven
Zecchin via e-mail lavitaebella011@
gmail.com or directly via phone at 289925-4362.
Election Slate
I
would like to remind all our members
that we are approaching our annuals
elections time. Our general elections
for the Sons of Italy Executive will take
place during our June 14th 2016 meeting,
As past-president it is my responsibility
to prepare an election slate. The
election slate will be finalized during
our May 10th 2016 general meeting.
I encourage our current executive to
run for re-election and our membership
to seek a position, as it is a privilege
and rewarding experience to serve
our order and most importantly our
community. Anyone looking or seeking
nomination or would like to nominate
an individual, please contact myself
for further discussion. In the interim,
I have prepared the following Slate of
Candidates for the June 2016 Election.
2016 Slate of Candidates
PRESIDENT:
Loris Pilot
Lewis Merolli
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY:
Joe Mongiardi
Tony Giardino
VICE PRESIDENT:
Lucas Costanzo
Andrew Monachino
TREASUER:
Eugene Stodolak
Eugene Catania
ORATOR:
Anthony Chiarelli
Jessica Petrunti
TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS
Steven Zecchin
Kristen Lucibello
Angelo Venditti
Robert Savelli
Alex Olivieri
Marita Zaffiro
George Gallone
Donato Cascioli
RECORDING SECRETARY:
Gasper Lipari
Livio DiNello
Fraternally yours, Guido DiCesare
Past-President Trieste Lodge
agrozaffiro.com
One James St. South, 4th floor
Hamilton, ON, Canada L8P 4R5
p. 905-527-6877 f. 905-527-6843
Francis A. DeSantis
Ian P. Newcombe
Charles P. Criminisi
Vanda A. Santini
David A. Elliot
Z. S. Pete Volaric
Kathryn A. McKague
Jeffrey E. Naganobu
Julian R.G. Thomas
Nina L. Di Pietro
Jennifer L. Somerville
Paul H. Philp
M. Edward Key
D. Dean Obradovic
James H. Aire
Sabatina N. Vassalli
Devon M. Ryerse
Andrea S. Griese
David J. Henderson
Andrew L. Keesmaat
Christopher P. Klinowski
Kelly A. Dunn
Louis A. Grilli
Jeffrey R. Goit
Jason A. Pilgrim
Monika S. Korona
Bradley M. Remigis
Charles P. Criminisi, LL.B.
Direct Line: (905) 527-6877, ext. 411
Direct Fax: (905) 527-6169 | Email: [email protected]
Gli Emigranti
A
s we move into the month of
June, recently dubbed “ItalianHeritage Month” in Ontario, we
look upon those wonderful individuals
that embarked on a difficult journey to
Canada to provide a better life for their
loved ones. I continuously reflect on how
my life, and the life of my family would
have been different had my grandparents
and relatives not taken a leap of faith.
In my short time, I have been able to hear
about incredible stories of hardship, and
sacrifice that was necessary to provide
a better life for families. Canada is a
wonderful nation that has provided a
safe haven for those eager to build a new
life in a land built on the hard work and
determination of immigrants. I look to
my own grandparents with gratitude for
their perseverance during hard times, to
provide my parents with a life that at one
point would have seemed unimaginable.
I am grateful, humbled and honoured
to say that I am the descendant of
immigrant grandparents whose sacrifice
still echoes in my memories, in my work
ethic, and my ability to understand life’s
difficult paths.
S C A R F O N E
H A W K I N S
LLP
Barristers, Solicitors and Trade Mark Agents
James A. Scarfone (P.C.), B.A., LL.B.
[email protected]
Partner, Trial Lawyer, Mediator
Certified Specialist Civil Litigation
One James St. S., 14th Flr.
P.O. Box 926, Depot 1
Hamilton ON L8N 3P9
E-mail: [email protected]
Bus: (905) 523-1333
Direct Dial: (905) 526-4376
Fax: (905) 523-5878
Cell: (905) 308-4992
This month, and every month, we
must honour and remember those that
sacrificed more than the clothes on
their back to provide a better life for
us. Hard work, determination, pride,
and education are the keys to success
in life. Without them, we are nothing.
“Se vedi un affamato non dargli del
riso: insegnagli a coltivarlo,” – Confucio
Br. Lucas Costanzo
Faces of a Father – Lucas Costanzo
I
see the face of a man wondering
what will become of the day while
his eyes curiously scan the room in
the hopes of finding signs of a great start
to the morning. The coffee begins to
boil and my father makes his way to the
door to fulfill his daily ritual of getting
the paper. He calmly makes his way
back to the table and I begin to survey
his every move. He sits quietly at the
table, reading the paper, trying to adjust
his eyes to the light. His eyes, hazel in
colour, perk up once I begin to speak.
We casually eat our meals and I see my
father stare out the window in hopes of
seeing the sun rise. He patiently waits
for a sign of life. As he stares, I catch a
glimpse of something special. I see the
transformation of a man as the sunlight
casts over his face shedding light upon
his features. His pompadour glistens
in the light, although silvery in colour,
there are hints of white which become
pronounced as he runs his fingers
through his hair. His nose, roman in the
way of great warriors, catches the light,
transferring it to the other characteristics
of his face. The various scars on his face
are illuminated and read like stories in
book, although one would never be able
to decode them. The light that casts over
his face gives me a moment to reflect on
the past. Images begin to circulate in my
mind as if a flipbook was forming. I now
see my grandfather. His face has meshed
with that of my fathers and I see them
both staring at me. This eventually fades
and I awaken from this hallucination to
see the face of a father staring at his boy
with kindness in his eyes, while bearing
sorrow in his faded smile. I see a man
who has been weathered by the storm
of life, but I also see the possession of
strength to continue the battle. I see a
father.
SOI FC Women’s Open Team
Sons of Italy FC
A
nother exciting season of soccer is back at Sons of Italy FC! Below is a list of all of our teams. For team schedules and club info
check out our new website at sonsofitalyhamiltonfc.ca
Outdoor - Men
SOI FC Trieste
SOI FC Roma
SOI FC ‎Inter Milan
SOI FC Italia
SOI FC Napoli
SOI FC U23
Outdoor - Women
SOI FC Azzure
SOI FC Women’s Open
Indoor Teams
SOI FC Allstars
SOI FC Firenze Fiorentina
SOI FC Roma Indoor
SOI FC Futsal Pick-Up
SOI FC Forza (Co-Ed)
Festiggiando Nostro Fratello – Al Merlo
O
ur brother, Al has been a
respected businessman in
Hamilton for decades and a
faithful member of our Trieste Lodge.
His roots are in our Italian community
from his humble beginnings at Barton
and Sherman and St. Ann’s School. Al is
quiet, humble, persevering and efficient.
He’s been a leader in the electrical
industry with an outstanding reputation
for service in this basic, vital utility.
The Sons of Italy, Trieste Lodge is happy
to celebrate this distinguished award
presented to our brother Al Merlo. We
share his pride of accomplishment.
Excerpt from Ontario Electrical League:
residents and hundreds of businesses.
I would like to congratulate Al Merlo
on behalf of the Hamilton and District
Electrical Contractors Association for his
achievement.”
“A longstanding member of our Hamilton
Chapter has received a very prestigious
award…Al Merlo is being recognized by
the City of Hamilton. Please take note
that Ward 5 in Hamilton has over 80,000
Al Merlo: his name he was given,
his reputation he earned. Bravo e
complimenti!
Br. Bob Savelli
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Sons of Italy 2016 Golf Classic
Thursday, June 16th, 2016
T
he Sons of Italy is hosting our
44th Annual Golf Tournament
at Glendale Golf and Country
Club. For more than 40 years, the
Annual Charity Golf Classic has helped
our lodge raise thousands of dollars for
various charities. Without the dedication
of our volunteers, sponsors and golfers,
we could not have contributed to our
many worthwhile charities. This year’s
proceeds benefit the Juravinski Cancer
Centre Foundation. We hope you will
consider supporting our tournament
again by golfing, offering to be a sponsor
or donating a prize.
The cost of this year’s tournament is
$225 per golfer all inclusive, which
includes lunch, golf, cart, dinner and
prizes. The cost to attend the dinner
only is $50 (dinner to be held at Sons
of Italy Hall). Hole sponsorship is $150.
Please make your cheque payable to the
Sons of Italy. Thank you and we look
forward to seeing you in June!
The agenda for the day is as follows:
Registration
11:00 am
Golf-Shotgun Start 12:30 pm
Lunch
11:15am - 12:15pm
Cocktails
5:30 pm
Dinner
6:30 pm
(Sons of Italy Hall)
Company Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone #:_________________________________________ Fax#:__________________________________________________
We would like to sponsor a hole for $150
The following people will be attending:
1._______________________________
2._______________________________
3._______________________________
4._______________________________
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We would like to donate the following prize(s): _______________
5._______________________________
6._______________________________
7._______________________________
8._______________________________
9._______________________________
10.______________________________
11.______________________________
12.______________________________
For information and sign up please call: Contact Ralph at 905-515-7771 or mail or fax this sign up form to Tru Partners,
271 Queenston Road, Hamilton, ON, L8K 1G9, FAX: (905) 545-8119
566 Rennie Street
Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3P5
Event Calendar
For those wishing to help with the following events, please see your Executive.
SOI Choir Dinner Dance
Saturday, June 11, 2016
June General Meeting and Election
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Golf Tournament
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Rent the Sons of Italy
Trieste Lodge Hall
Available for a variety of social events.
For rental Inquiries please contact
DMS Property Management
at 905-524-2985.
Sons of Italy
Executive 2015/2016
President
Luigi Filice
Res. 643-0594
Bus. 388-5251 x23
Past President
Guido Di Cesare
Res. 627-5220
Bus. 523-2360
Vice President
Loris Pilot
Orator
Lewis Merolli
Res. 930-8762
Adm. Secretary Joe Mongiardi
TONY CIPOLLA, CA
Joseph Monachino, CA
Peter Bartens, CA
Vito SGRO, CA
Sam CipolLa, CA
Bus. 664-5088
Res. 385-7845
Recording Secretary
Andrew Monachino
Res. 905-383-1903 Cell 905-902-1483
Treasurer
Livio Di Nello
Chartered Accountants, LL.P.
Cell. 905-518-1779
Res. 389-6930
Trustees
Tony Giardino
Res. 289-389-2917 Bus. 389-6760
Lucas Costanzo
Cell: 905-517-9043
[email protected]
Eugene Catania
Bus. 905-777-1225 x 107
YACHETTI, LANZA & RESTIVO
Anthony Chiarelli
Res. 905-388-8957 Cell 905-517-8957
A strong business is built upon a
solid foundation of insurance...
ROGER D. YACHETTI, Q.C.
BURLINGTON • STONEY CREEK
TELEPHONE: (905) 528-7534
FAX: (905) 528-5275
Eugene Stodolak
Res: 905-573-0372 Cell:905-541-4155
BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS
Ralph Vitello, RIB(Ont)
VICE PRESIDENT COMMERCIAL LINES
[email protected]
Stoney Creek:
99 HWY. #8, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1C1
T: 905.664.2266 F: 905.664.3169
Commercial Direct Line: 1.800.461.5083
SUITE 100
154 MAIN STREET EAST
HAMILTON, ONTARIO
L8N 1G9
E-mail: [email protected]
Justin Little Cell 905-745-6518
Jessica Petrunti Cell: 905-512-2919
www.sonsofitalyhamilton.org