February 2016 - Highwood Bocce Courts
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February 2016 - Highwood Bocce Courts
February 2016 HIGHWOOD BOCCE CLUB Dear Highwood Bocce Friends, First, I would like to thank each of you for giving me the privilege to serve as your elected president for 2016/2017. It is my great honor to be part of the Highwood Bocce Club and our community. I care deeply about our club and would like to make it even more enjoyable as we work together to continue a great camaraderie. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the previous administration and the amazing volunteers for their wonderful contributions. As we look into 2016, we see 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes, 31,536 seconds…all of it is a gift from God. Time is one of the most precious possessions. We need your precious time to help do all of the great things that are accomplished by the Bocce club each year. We can use all of your talents. With our current 477 members, we know you are our biggest advocates. Our goal is to perpetuate the heritage of all Italian Americans, heighten the awareness of the Italian culture and participate in social activities. Events are planned to enrich the lives of our members and your continued support and attendance to functions allows us to be part of an on-going growing organization for our children, their children and so on. The Highwood Bocce Club is actively building its’ membership. For us to be successful, it is important that our members support the club as well as attend the social events. Therefore, our goal is for each member to bring a guest who would possibly be interested to be a part of the Club. (continued on next page) Contact Us 440 Bank Lane, Highwood IL 60040 highwoodbocceclub (847) 926-8118 @HighwoodBocce [email protected] highwoodbocce.com February 2016 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT The Highwood Bocce Club welcomes members of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds. All that is required is a desire to socialize with folks who have an interest in things “Italian” and persons who want to share a diverse collection of Italian American experiences. Young families, neighbors, co-workers, friends, and friends of friends are welcome and appreciated. At this time, I invite you to fill out the survey enclosed and appreciate your insight. I am looking forward to incorporating some of your suggestions and value each of your opinions. It is our responsibility as a board to listen to what members want. After all, that’s why we have a club. Through the survey and meetings, I want to give members a chance to express their ideas too. Please help us with honest, sincere answers. We are looking to improve our club, not criticize it. Therefore, all of your input is very important. This is a good start so we can put our goals into place and create a wonderful, fun atmosphere where friendships are continued and new ones are made along the way. The survey is due back no later than February 28th. The survey can be done anonymously, just drop it in the mail. You can also either return by email or mail it with a stamp just as well to my attention. In closing, I feel the Highwood Bocce Club is truly a very special place, where old and new friends meet and gather, a place where special memories are made. May we continue a new vision for the future and be proud of our humble beginnings that have molded our club into what it is today. On behalf of the executive board and myself, we wish all of you and your family a very happy, healthy upcoming new year! As always, I say get involved “it’s your club”...together, we can make a difference! Thanking you once again, your President, Peter Pieracci 2 February 2016 Highwood Bocce Club – Membership Survey We value your opinion! Please help us with honest, sincere answers. We are looking to improve our club (not criticize it). Your response is greatly appreciated! You may include your name below or submit anonymously - it’s up to you. Please return to the Club (in person, US mail, or email) by Feb. 28th. See Club contact information on page 1. 1. How long have you been a member of the Highwood Bocce Club? 2. Why did you originally join the club? 3. Do you consider yourself an active member or inactive member? 4. What would make you become more involved in the club? 5. What is the most important function you attend? 6. What types of things would you do to improve the club? 7. What types of events would you like to see at the club? 8. What things do you still enjoy about the club? 9. Would you encourage a friend or neighbor or co-worker to join the Club? 10. What changes would you like to see for the future of the Club? 11. Would you be interested to volunteer at any event? Which one? 12. Please share any suggestions you may have as a member of the Club. Name: ___________________________________ email address: ___________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________ birthdate (mm/dd/yy): ___________________________ 3 February 2016 If you have not already renewed your membership, or would like to join as a new member, please complete the below form and return to the Club. 4 February 2016 2016 Calendar of Events JANUARY 10 General Membership Meeting – (Transition to New Administration) 31 14th Annual Players Invitational Tournament FEBRUARY 13 Valentine’s Day Members Dinner Dance MARCH 27 Easter Coccetto APRIL 3 17 4 Person Bocce Tournament General Membership Meeting MAY 21 Member Dinner Dance JUNE 11 25 Elvis Night US Bocce National Championship Tournament @ Livermore, CA JULY 10 23 General Membership Meeting Feste di Amici (Festival of Friends) AUGUST 27 Members Dinner Dance SEPTEMBER 4 or 5 Annual Membership Picnic 24 50s/60s Night OCTOBER 9 General Membership Meeting 22 Halloween Party NOVEMBER 12 Members Dinner Dance DECEMBER 18 Children’s Christmas Party w/ Modenese 31 Member’s Annual New Year’s Eve Party All events will be posted at the Club and can always be found at our website. (runs through July 2) HBC Hours and Club/Court Rules Club Hours Opening Times: Sunday 12 noon Monday - Saturday 6:30 PM Club/Court Rules • For liability reasons, alcohol cannot be brought in from outside the Club The Club is not open on Mondays between and including Memorial Day and Labor Day. • To protect our world-class courts, members or guests MUST wear a different pair of shoes then what they walked in with and they must be flat-soled shoes. No Exceptions. The Club may be closed for large private parties on Saturdays that use the courts, bar, and banquet room areas. • Non-member guests should be accompanied by a guest when visiting the Club Courts Only Opening Times: Daily at 1:30 PM 5 February 2016 HBC Announcements On January 10th the new Board was inducted for 2016-2017. President: Peter Pieracci Vice President: Luigi Lunardi Treasurer: Dave Massello Secretary: Tom Holleman (interim) Trustees: Luciano Brogi, Paolo Giannetti, Tom Holleman, Maurizio Perrelli, Vic Picchietti, Henry Pieracci, Peter Serafini Thanks to the previous Board for a wonderful two years! President: Lenny Innocenzi Vice President: Jack Grandi Treasurer: Sil Maiorano Secretary: Tom Holleman Trustees: Judy Amidei, Susan Hauer, Vic Picchietti, Alex Serafini, Emilio Santi Bocce Tournament Champions!!! Our own HBC team of Paolo Giannette, Tony Biondi, Mario Galletti, and George Minorini (top picture) were Champions of the 7th Annual Roma House Winter Bocce Tournament in Racine. The team of Lio Giannotti, George Minorini, Pietro Giannotti, Tom Pignatari (bottom picture) took home first place at our own 14th Annual Players Invitational Tournament. Welcome to our 35 new members (so far) in 2016… Blake Anicchini Massimo Barigazzi Linda Biondi Richard Biondi Craig Boroughf Ted Breiter Marcy Calaway Ronald Caras Mike Chamberlin Dean DeBiase Linda DeBiase Andy Di Vecchio Raoul (Rocky) Elli Cesare Fontanini Al Kruse Jonathan Laurens Frank Mugnaini Kent Novit Steve Olincy Tricia Ori Walter Parenti Frank E. Pasquesi Joe Pasquesi Mark A. Pasquesi Romana Picchietti Janet Pieracci John Pieracci Lilia Pieracci Rose Puccio Andy Rauch Sara Rauch Giovanni Rinaldi Steve Serck Angela Vanoni Angelo Vanoni Rent our Courts and/or Host a Party at the Highwood Bocce Club! The Highwood Bocce Club offers a clean, festive atmosphere combined with a world-class bocce facility, fully-staffed banquet rooms and bar. Our extremely reasonable rates make it the perfect venue for family gatherings, professional parties and celebrations of any kind! Bocce courts rent for $50 per court (up to 4 total) and menus can be prepared for $20-50 per person depending on your budget, tastes, and event. If you are interested in holding an event at the club, please contact us. Donna Pieracci: (847) 748-8807 Peter Pieracci: (847) 337-1883 or [email protected] 6