Auguri a Tutti - Christopher Columbus Italian Club of Charlotte

Christopher Columbus
Italian Club of Charlotte
CCICC
Febbraio 2014
Inside this issue:
President’s Letter
Hospitality/Events
Board Members
Sunshine Corner
Cultural
Membership
Set Up/Clean Up
Calendar
Upcoming Meetings
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Dear Prospective Members:
Thank you for your interest in the
Christopher Columbus Italian Club
of Charlotte.
You are cordially invited to attend
our Club’s upcoming Valentine’s
Dance at 7:30pm on February 8th
at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Senior Center.
A schedule of our 2013-2014 Club
meetings is on page 4. You are
invited to attend any of these
meetings for a $10 fee. If you wish
to join the Club, this cost will be
applied towards your initiation fee.
Each meeting includes a cultural
program and/or entertainment,
time for socializing, delicious food
and refreshments.
Reservations for all events should
be made by calling Gerri
Castellano at 704-325-2149.
Leave your phone number and
spell your name so we can confirm
your attendance.
We hope to see you soon!
FROM THE PRESIDENT
SALUTI AMICI,
We would like to thank everyone who attended our January
Meeting. A special thanks to Chris Sottile for his
demonstration on how to prepare homemade "salami". His
detailed explanation of the process and the care he
demonstrated in preparing the food shows a respect for
tradition and a dedication to the craft. We all await the
opportunity to taste his latest batch of homemade products.
Our “That’s Amore” dance is Saturday February 8 th. Details
for the dance are listed in the newsletter. We encourage you
to come and to bring guests. This will be an opportunity not
only for you to have a great time with fellow members, but
also share our spirit with our guests. Please come to the
dance and enjoy the food, the music, and the fellowship.
At this time, we are seeking to form our 2014-15 Board. This
club is your club, and will grow only if we have participation
of all the members. Some of the current Board and
Committee chairs may wish to step down and open
opportunities for members. If you are a new member it is a
great way to get involved, meet people, and share your
experiences. If you are an existing member, and have
served before, please consider serving again. We are in
need of new ideas, and I believe we can use this as an
opportunity to move forward. Your time commitment is one
Board/Committee Meeting a month, in the months that we
have a Club Meeting. In addition, dependent upon the
position, you will probably spend two to four hours fulfilling
your duties. You will have all the support necessary to be
successful. We need your time, talent, and enthusiasm.
Please e-mail me your name, and area of interest, so that we
can begin to plan for the upcoming year. Your support will
be immensely appreciated.
Tony Grano
[email protected]
President CCICC
2013-2014 BOARD
THAT’S AMORE!
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Tony Grano
704-542-4145
1st VICE PRESIDENT
Lou Carletto
704-821-9936
CCICC’S FIFTH ANNUAL VALENTINE DANCE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 7:30PM
AT THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SENIOR CENTER
NO CHARGE FOR CLUB MEMBERS
----------------------------------------------------------------All members are encouraged to invite friends and relatives for a fun-filled
evening. Music will be provided by Split Second Sound who will entertain us
with the sounds of the 50’s and 60’s, including tunes from Frank Sinatra,
Dean Martin and other Italian crooners.
We need your help to make this event a well attended success. It is
only with the support and participation of all our members that we
can continue to be a successful and prosperous Club! So mark your
calendars and look forward to a wonderful evening of socializing with
friends, dancing, and as always in the Italian tradition – lots of
delicious food!
2nd VICE PRES
SECRETARY
Marie Garafano
704-545-3713
TREASURER
Elissa Chase
704-541-8838
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
MEMBERSHIP
Sally Angelon
704-541-3519
Ernie D’Agostino
FINANCE
803-327-5951
CULTURAL
Christopher Sottile
704-999-8942
PUBLICITY
RULES
Larry Marraccini
803-831-5658
Lou Carletto
704-821-9936
HOSPITALITY
Luci Grano
901-828-2404
SUNSHINE
Luci Grano
Hospitality Chairperson
Steve Castellano
704-325-2150
Catherine D’Agostino
803-327-5951
HISTORIAN
Open
704-906-6533
AN ITALIAN VALENTINE STORY
In 1909, a young woman named Teresina Tredici bravely traveled
alone from Montecatini, Italy to America to marry her childhood
sweetheart, Paolino. (Paolino had left Montecatini several years
earlier to seek his fortune working in the mines of Utah.) Arriving
first at Ellis Island, Teresina then traveled by train to Salt Lake City,
Utah to meet her husband-to-be. They were married on December
31, 1909.
Last fall, the New York Times invited its readers to submit vintage
wedding photos for an online wedding photo album. People sent
photos from all around the world, including Teresina’s great
granddaughter who submitted Teresina and Paolino’s only wedding
picture. The picture was one of 21 accepted. It (photo #8) can be seen
at:
www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/10/13/fashion/weddings/201310
11_vintage.html
The photo is the oldest in the collection, and the couple, Teresina and
Paolino Marraccini, are Larry’s grandparents!
BOTTEGA
Open
COMMUNICATIONS Gerri Castellano
704-325-2149
www.italian-club-charlotte.org
Social Media
There are two ways to keep up
with CCICC all year long!
Please like us on Facebook at
Christopher Columbus Italian Club
of Charlotte
- OR –
follow us on Twitter at
#ItalianClubofQC!
MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME to our new member:
Randy D’Agostino
3rd generation from
15825 Homecoming Way
Naples
Charlotte, NC 28278
(704) 776-6186
Sunshine Corner
Catherine D’Agostino, Chair
Auguri a Tutti
[email protected]
Congratulations to All
BUON COMPLEANNO
Happy Birthday
18 – Larry Marracini
20 – Mary Ciminelli
27 – Dee Nesta
9 – Ron Ciminelli
26 – Michael Potuto
1 – Massimo D’Angelo
All members are asked to invite friends and
family members to join us at our monthly
meetings.
Membership Questions?
Contact Sally Angelon @ 704-541-3519
BUON ANNIVERSARIO!
Happy Anniversary
1971 Massimo & Manuela D’Angelo
CULTURA
Celebriamo La festa di San Valentino il 14 Febbraio.
(We celebrate the feast of St. Valentine on February 14th.)
San Valentino e’ il Protettore degli Innamorati.
(St. Valentine is the protector of lovers.)
Ecco una breve preghiera a San Valentino!
(Here is a short prayer to St. Valentine.)
“Dear San Valentine, teach us to love unselfishly and to find great joy in giving. Enable ALL
those in love to bring out the best in each other. AMEN
AUGURI DI SAN VALENTINO A TUTTI GLI INNAMORATI!
(BEST WISHES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY TO ALL THE LOVERS!)
Directions to
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center
2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
704-522-6222
From I-77: Take Exit 5 (Tyvola Road) towards South
Park. Before getting to Park Road and right before
the center median begins, turn into the Senior
Center’s driveway on the left.
From South Park: Follow Fairview Road until it
becomes Tyvola Road (at Park Road). After crossing
Park Road you’ll see the Senior Center on the right.
MEETING CALENDAR 2013-2014
All meetings held at 4 pm at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Senior Center, unless otherwise noted. Business meeting
begins at 4:30, with program and dinner to follow.
Sun., September 22 – Welcome Back!
Sat., Sept 28 – UNCC Int’l Festival
Sat., October 12 – Fall Picnic at River Hills
Sun., November 17
Sun., December 15 – Family Christmas Celebration
Sun., January 26
Sat., February 8– That’s Amore Dance
Sun., March 16
Sun., April 27
Sat., June 1 – Annual Club Picnic at River Hills
Set Up and Clean Up Committee
This month’s CCICC meeting will be our That’s Amore! Dance. It
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will be held at the Senior Center on Saturday, February 8 , at
7:30pm. Setup committee members are:
UPCOMING MEETINGS
CCICC Board of Directors
Tuesday, February 11th, 7pm,
Park Place Restaurant, 10517 Park
Road, Charlotte, NC (704-295-1588).
CLUB WEBSITE
www.italian-club-charlotte.org
Gerri & Steve Castellano, Sally & Mike Angelon, Elissa & Ray
Chase, Rita & Mike Potuto and Marie Garafano. Please arrive at
4:30pm for decorating and setup. Remember to bring clean
tablecloths.
Team members responsible for the March meeting setup are;
Catherine & Ernie D’Agostino, Manuela & Massimo D’Angelo,
Frank Cecere, Betty DiNicola and Bea Romano.
Thanks for your cooperation. Questions? Call me at
704-325-2150 or email [email protected].
Gerri Castellano
Communications
Christopher Columbus Italian Club of Charlotte
c/o Gerri Castellano
2003 Brook Valley Run.
Monroe, NC 28110
THIS MONTH’S CLUB MEETING – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 7:30PM