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L 'Unione
I tal i ana
January/ February 2019 volume 21, issue 1
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Thank you to our hardworking - Design/ Production: Mark Stanish, Jr,
newsletter development and - Editor: Barbara Pool
production team! Bravo! - Staff Writer(s): Gilda Capitano
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome New Members... 4 Lena Prima Live!... 22
2019 Event Calendar...4 Italian Heritage Day...23
Feast of St. Joseph...5 W ineFest of Italy...24
St. Patrick's Parade Bleachers...6 Festa $5 Raffle... 25
IC Networking Group...7 IC Gift Shop Blow Out Sale...26
Italian Language Classes...8 Festa Scholarship...27
Theater Show @ Club...9 Italian Cookie Booth Updated...27
1731 East 7th Avenue 125 Year Events Update...10 Ladies Auxiliary Update...28
Tampa, Florida 33605 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser...10-11 LAX Themes 'n Tea...29
(813) 248-3316 Club Summer Picnic...12-13 LAX Women of Excellence...30-31
www.italian-club.org Summer Bocce Tourny...14-15 Santa Lucia Follow Up...32-33
Club Dinner Cruise...16-17 CRUSH Happy Hour...34-35
Club Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Milestones...18-19 Krewe of Italia News...36-37
Festa Italiana Update...20-21 Cemetery Committee News...38-39
Cemetery Hours
Open Daily 8:00am-3:00pm
(Located at 26th St. & 24th Ave)
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of L?Unione Italiana is
to preserve and honor the culture,
traditions and heritage of the
Italian Community and to
maintain the historical facility as MARCH 2019
a functioning memorial to the March 7th Buildings Alive - Ybor Architecture Hop
working class immigrants. We
will support this mission through March 8th CRUSH Happy Hour
the dues and contributions
provided by the members, their March 10th Feast of St. Joseph
families, friends, and government. March 16th St. Patrick's Parade Bleachers & After Party
In return we will add value to the
membership by providing social March 22nd CRUSH Happy Hour
activities, fellowship, Italian arts
and culture; these activities will APRIL 2019
provide for growth and stability in
the membership, creating a safe April 4th Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
and comfortable environment for
April 5th Lena Prima Live!
both members and employees.
As the oldest historical leader April 5th Krewe of Italia Outdoor Bocce Tournament
and the voice of the Italian
community, we will operate in an April 6th Italian Heritage Day
environment characterized by the April 7th W ineFest of Italy
highest ethical standards and
provide open and honest April 12th CRUSH Happy Hour
communication with the
April 26th CRUSH Happy Hour
Check Out Page 4 of t his new slet ter for a full 2019 It alian
Club Event Calender. Please mark your calendar for t hese
excit ing event s and act ivit ies at t he Club.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT...
Dear Italian Club Family,
First, let me start by thanking each of you for renewing your Italian
Club Membership for 2019. I am pleased to report that we have over 600
members currently in the Club. This is a great accomplishment for us, and
that number will hopefully grow each month as we welcome more and
more new members into our roster. Membership to our Club, and participa-
tion in the events, is the backbone of our mission and vital to our continued
success. If you have a friend or family member in mind who would like to
join, please encourage them to visit our website, where information and ap-
plication can be found or contact Mark Stanish at the Italian Club Office at
mark@italian-club.org.
I think I say this every year - but, its hard to believe another year as
gone by and we are just a couple months away from our Annual Festa Ital-
iana Weekend. By now I am sure many of you have heard that some
changes have been made to the format for this year. I encourage you to Sal Guagliardo
visit page 21 of this newsletter, and read the letter written by our Festa Board President
Committee Chairperson, Joe Capitano Jr. I believe the line-up this year is Board Of Directors
going to be a great one, with several days of activities lined up associated
Sal Guagliardo (President),
with this year's event. I am look forward to seeing all of you throughout Grace Ippolito (Vice-President),
Festa Weekend. Please spread the word! Townsend Belt (Secretary),
Jay Anthony(Treasurer),
Friday, April 5t h - Lena Prima Live! (see page 22) Kathy Perez-Dutton, Don Bodie,
Sat urday, April 6t h - It alian Herit age Day (see page 23) Rick Califano, Dennis Costantino
Sunday, April 7t h - W ineFest of It aly (see page 24) Jr., Sharon Mangione, Michelle
Cardamone, Vince Sinardi,
As I mentioned in our previous newsletter, the Italian Club is again Jamie Granell, Gianna
celebrating a milestone year - with 2019 being our 125th Anniversary of the Tagliarini-Caravella, Sam Manna,
Doug Dallio, and Louis Minardi,
L'Unione Italiana Charter. Another banner year means that our manage- Gilda Capitano
ment team and our various committees, clubs, & groups are busily working
to put together a variety of events that celebrate the occasion. W hile ADVISORY BOARD
many of these events are still in their planning stages, I encourage you to Joseph Capitano, Jr.
mark these dates on your calendar and check out the write-ups in this Joe Capitano, Sr.
newsletter regarding each event. Each event that we are planning this (Immediate Past President)
year is tied to our history in some way, bringing back our "old" events in a
new way that is more in line with what our members enjoy. These events
will be open to the public, and as always, these are fundraisers for the Ital-
ian Club and our ongoing efforts to preserve and maintain both our histori-
cal venue and our mission.
Thursday, April 4t h - Spaghet t i Dinner Fundraiser (see page 10-11)
Saturday, June 22nd - It alian Club Summer Picnic (see page 12-13)
Sat urday, June 22nd - Summer Picnic Bocce Tournament (see page 14-15)
Sat urday, November 16t h - It alian Club Dinner Cruise Celebrat ing 125 Years (see page 16-17)
In closing - I wanted to share with you that the Club will be getting some much needed T.L.C. -
with a large restoration and preservation project beginning in mid-late March. This work is only possi-
ble because of the on-going support of our members, friends, families, and community sponsors. I en-
courage you to continue your support of our events and endeavors so that we can continue to enrich
our mission and preserve our Club.
Sal Guagliardo, Italian Club President
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"Benvenuto" David Michael Ingram
Brian & Kimberly Ciccarelli
Gary & Diane De Michele
Jacqueline DeMayo
TO OUR NEW ITALIAN CLUB Randazzo & Marcela Filice
OF TAMPA MEMBERS Bernard Arenas, III
Julie Ann Tamborello
The Italian Club of Tampa has become an integral part of
the community, and we strive to fulfill our mission each and
Joseph "Ant hony" Franco, III
every day. Our most important method of honoring this Peter & Valerie Zummo
mission is through the dues and contributions provided by Thomas & Marissa Sander
the members, their families, friends, and local businesses. W illiam Storm
We thank you all for your support of the Club! Bet h Christo
2019 ITALIAN CLUB EVENT CALENDAR
We know everyone has busy schedules, and calendars fill up quickly. We wanted to take the
opportunity to share our current 2019 Calendar of Events with you in hopes that you can plan to
attend these exciting events with your friends and family! We are working hard to make sure
members have an opportunity to attend a variety of events throughout the year!
April August
4 ? Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 9 ? CRUSH Happy Hour
5 - Lena Prima Live! 18 ? Annual Summer Seafood Boil
5 ? Krewe Festa Bocce 23 ? CRUSH Happy Hour
6 ? Italian Heritage Day
7 ? W ineFest of Italy September
12? CRUSH Happy Hour 13 ? CRUSH Happy Hour
26 ? CRUSH Happy Hour 14 ? Krewe of Italia Carnelvale
27 ? CRUSH Happy Hour
May
2 through 5 ? "She Loves Me" Theater Show October
10 ? CRUSH Happy Hour 4 ? Krewe of Italia Indoor Bocce
11 ? LAX Themes 'n Tea 11 ? CRUSH Happy Hour
24 ? CRUSH Happy Hour 12 ? LAX Women of Excellence
26 ? Memorial Day Ceremony @ Cemetery 25 ? CRUSH Happy Hour
June November
10 through 14 ? Campo Italiano 2 ? Cemetery Clean Up Day
14 ? CRUSH Happy Hour 3 ? Picnic with the Past
22 ? Italian Club Summer Picnic & Bocce 8 ? CRUSH Happy Hour
28 ? CRUSH Happy Hour 16 ? 125 Year Celebration Dinner Cruise
29 ? Havanna Nights Event (tentative) 22 ? CRUSH Happy Hour
July December
7 ? Italian Heritage Day @ Rays Game 8 ? Breakfast with Santa (tentative)
11 through 14 ? Theater Show 12 ? Italian Club Christmas (tentative)
12 ? CRUSH Happy Hour 13 ? CRUSH Happy Hour Christmas
26 ? CRUSH Happy Hour 27 ? CRUSH Happy Hour Pre-New YEars
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ITALIAN CLUB PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
ORGANIZATION - UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULED...
On February 27th at 6:30pm, the Italian Club hosted its second networking meeting for
professional from all industries. The networking club is at its infancy and working towards
electing officers and developing a professional and social agenda. It?s a great time to get
involved. Reach out to friends and families, members and non-members! Everyone is welcome.
For more informat ion please cont act Gianna Caravella at
Carafinkarini@hot mail.com or Kat hy Dut ton at Katd1218@hot mail.com
THE ITALIAN CLUB OF TAMPA
IS NOW ON INSTAGRAM!
We are excited to share with you that after many member
inquiries and requests, the Italian Club is now on INSTAGRAM!
As social media grows and becomes and more useful marketing
tool, its important for our historic Club to remain visible in the
community. We will utilize this platform to share photos of Club
events, historical images, wedding and client event images, and
more - all in an effort to showcase our incredible building!
If you are on Instagram, you can search for us at:
It alianClubof Tampa
BUT WAIT - please remember that the Italian Club is also on
Facebook, and we utilize Facebook heavily to promote our
events and activities in the community. We encourage you to
visit our page, and "LIKE" it so that you can stay update with
what's happening at the Club.
If you are on Facebook, you can search for us at:
It alian Club of Tampa
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CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN,
W ITH ENERGY!
?Aspetta?? - This is always the signal that she?s about to clarify
something for the class, and for everyone to give her their full
focus.
?Dov?è la stazione del treno? Where is the train station?
But this is not a simple memorization. Leona is teaching the
building blocks that allow her students to build their own
sentences, in a fun, social, and energetic style that matches her
personality. The Italian Club of Ybor recruited her to teach
Italian in eight week doses, filling a long-requested demand
from the membership, and the response has been
overwhelming.
Natasha and Johnny Ray are traveling to Italy in May. Sally
Barcello wants to communicate better with her Sicilian family.
Andrew Barron, already taking individual lessons with Leona,
likes to practice with a larger group. Buzz ?Ciccio?Bruno believes that language is the first critical step
in truly understanding Italian culture and history, the mission of the Italian Club.
Their progress has been wonderful. Halfway through the course, this first wave of enthusiastic
couples and singles (15 in all) have learned proper pronunciation, nouns, prepositions, articles,
interrogatives, and so much more. And have loved every minute of it, including the optional
post-class social at Gaspar?s! In their words:
?I like the people. A big group makes it more enjoyable.?- Sharon Barron
?Class is run in such a way that everyone helps each other find the answer. It?s cohesive, friendly, and
non-threatening. That?s how you learn.?- Susan Bruno
?We will absolutely keep doing this. We encourage everyone who wants to learn Italian to take these
lessons.?- Russ & Lisa Rossi
?The class truly exceeded my expectations. I feel language is an important part of the culture.? - Dennis
Costantino, the board member most responsible for organizing this course.
The future looks bright. Many in this group want to continue their journey with another eight weeks
starting in April. In addition, Leona is already fielding calls for a second wave of beginners, and would
love to start a third wave for intermediate speakers who are already conversational but know they
need polish.
Next Sched ul e: April 11t h t hrough May 30t h
LEVEL 1 (Beginners) - 6:00pm-7:00pm. $150 fee (includes course book)
LEVEL 2 - 7:30pm-8:30pm, $130 fee
The next session of classes will begin April 11th and last for 8 weeks,
ending on May 30th. In order to take Level 2, you need to have taken
Level 1 or have prior approval from instructor. All fees must be paid prior
to first class. If you have any questions about the courses, please contact
Dennis Costantino at 330smg@gmail.com. If you would like to sign up
for classes, please cont act Mark St anish at mark@it alian-club.org
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Dear It al ian Cl ub Mem bers & Friend s,
We are pleased to share with you that the Italian Club of Tampa will
be celebrating yet another milestone year in 2019, as our L?Unione Italiana
charter, the very core of our mission and membership, will be 125 Years
Old. Our management team at the Club, alongside our Board of Directors
and various committees and volunteers have developed a series of
events that pay tribute to our Membership and resurrect events that have
not occurred in decades.
Throughout 2018, as we were all reminded of our Club and our
Building?s rich history, we learned of many events that our Club once held throughout Tampa. These
events focused on the importance of our Italian Club mission, while also enriching our membership,
and showcase our role and importance in Tampa?s expanding community. We are pleased to share
with you that we have developed a series of events celebrating our 125th Anniversary of L?Unione
Italiana with a focus on our members and coming together in ways that bring our history back to life.
In the following few pages, you'll learn of a variety of events that are being offered to showcase
our Club and our members. The participation of our members is incredibly important to the success
of the Club?s events, especially this year as we are working towards bringing old events back to life
with new ideas and new vision. All of these events will be opportunities for the Club to do continue to
do some much-needed fundraising. All proceeds raised from the events go towards to ensuring that
our mission is at the forefront of our efforts, and the our historical venue is preserved for generations
to come. Please mark your calendars for these events:
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
Thursday, April 4th - 5:30pm-8:30pm @ the Italian Club of Tampa
(see promotional materials on at right, page 11)
April 4th, 1894 was the day our Club charter was signed and
we invite you to join us as we kick off this milestone year by coming
together as we have always done ? over a delicious plate of
spaghetti and meatballs! Historical photos show that we often held
large dinner style dinner banquets and fundraisers with our
members. We wanted to kick off this milestone year by bringing this
family-dinner style event back to life!
Our CRUSH Happy Hour Catering Team, led by Chef Enzo
Pardo will be preparing the evenings meal using recipes passed
down through generations. Having a member of the Club prepare
the meal using family recipes was an important element of this
kick-off event. Attendees are in for a delicious meal among friends
and family, with great music and camaraderie! A cash bar will be
available during this event as well.
This event is open to the public, and it will be a family-friendly
event. All t icket s for t his event must be purchased in advance - no
t icket s w ill sold at t he door. All proceeds generated from this event
will go towards the Italian Club Building & Cultural Trust, a recognized
501C3 organization. To purchase tickets, please visit:
it alian-club.org/ event s
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SUMMER PICNIC & BOCCE TOURNAMENT
Saturday, June 22nd - 11:00am-3:00pm @ Julian B. Lane Park
FREE TO ATTEND - OPEN TO MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS
(see promotional materials on at right, page 13)
Did you know that the Italian Club of Tampa used to hold annual picnic's throughout Tampa
Bay that welcomed hundreds and thousands people? These outings brought together members of
the Club, as well as immediate and extended family members for a free afternoon of fun and activity.
W ith that said, we are excited to share with you that we will be resurrecting the Annual It alian Club
Summer Picnic on Sat urday, June 22nd 2019, from 11:00am-3:00pm, at Julian B. Lane Park in
downtown Tampa, right on the Hillsborough River.
In hosting the event, we want to focus our energy on an event that celebrates our members
and the camaraderie between families, friends, and the greater Tampa community. This will be a
family-friendly event, that is FREE of charge to attend. The park we have selected offers a large
grassy area for us to host a bocce tournament, a
playground and splash pad for children and
grandchildren, tennis courts, basketball courts, paddle
boarding, and more. Our hope is that not only will our
members attend, but that you will invite your extended
families, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to join us as
well. The goal is to put on an event that is free to attend
that can hopefully become an annual event for our Club.
Food is an important aspect of all events,
especially ones for our Club. Right now, this event is a
"BYO" Event - meaning members can bring your own
coolers and snacks for the day. We are working with the
city on alternatives, like an Italian Ice Vendor and Italian
Food Truck, but that has not been finalized yet. We encourage you to bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc.
as well and enjoy the afternoon in the park! We will be providing a DJ for the entire event!.
We hope that you, your friends and family will join us for this event. More information will be
sent in the coming weeks once all details have been finalized. As a member of the Club, you play an
integral role in our success, and your participation in events such as this is important. If you plan to
attend, please take a moment and RSVP (for free) at the following website:
RSVP @ it alian-club.org/ event s
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ITALIAN CLUB SUMMER PICNIC
& BOCCE TOURNAMENT
Saturday, June 22nd - 11:00am-3:00pm @ Julian B. Lane Park
(see promotional materials on at left, page 14)
Bocce has become one of the most popular activities for both our
members and non-members. Italian immigrants coming to American
brought the game with them, and it still exists today as a popular backyard
game. The Club has capitalized on the popularity of the game by hosting
numerous tournaments throughout the year, many of which are sponsored
by the Krewe of Italia. In an effort to put our culture on display, and provide
an afternoon activity to occur concurrent to the Summer Picnic, the Club will
be hosting an Outdoor Bocce Tournament in one of the grassy areas
included with our event space..
Gather up your teams and lets play some BOCCE! There will be 4
courts of bocce play, and we have openings for 24 teams. Each team will be a 4-person team, with a
team name. The play will be bracket style, similar to what we have done in the past. The entry fee to
play is just $180 per team. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Our hope is to have this
Summer Picnic & Bocce Tournament become an annual event for the Club and community.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to enter a team, please contact Mark Stanish at
the Italian Club Office (813-248-3316) or via email at mark@italian-club.org. Space is limited for this
year?s Bocce Tournament, so make sure to get your teams in early!
SUMMER PICNIC BOCCE TOURNAMENT
4 Person Team - $180/ entry fee - only 24 teams available
$500 Court Sponsor - only 4 available
$100 "Sponsor-A-Spot" - only 50 available
CAN'T ATTEND BUT TO SUPPORT THE EVENT?
WANT TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR FAMILY NAME?
Lastly, because this event is about celebrating our
members, both past and current, we are offering our members
an opportunity to ?Sponsor-A-Spot ? at the event. We will be
working with a local printer to develop traditional Yard Signs
(on metal stakes), that will be two sided. These signs,
measuring 24?x 18?, will be printed in color and can include a
family name, a business name, a business logo, etc. These
signs are available for a $100 donation to the Italian Club
Building & Cultural Trust Fund. The funds raised from these
signs will go towards the ongoing charitable endeavors of the
Italian Club ? which are used to preserve our building, and
support our mission.
15CELEBRATING THE 125TH
ANNIVERSARY OF L'UNIONE ITALIANA
DINNER CRUISE & PARTY
Saturday, November 16th - 7:00pm-11:00pm
(see promotional materials on at right, page 17)
Did you know that way back July of 1911, newspapers wrote stories
of a large dinner cruise, with over 600 Italians aboard, enjoying Italian
recipes, as they made their way to St. Petersburg and Anna Maria Key"? Its
true! Our history is filled with stories just like this one, of members, families
and friends coming together to celebrate Italian culture and heritage in fun
ways with special focus being placed on camaraderie. 2019 is all about
making sure our members have opportunities to come together to build
lasting friendships and bring families, both young and old together!
To honor our 125 Years, we are pleased to share with you that the
Italian Club of Tampa is partnering with Tampa?s Yacht Starship, to charter
the largest of their vessels, for a private four-hour evening cruise complete
with an array of food, drinks, and music. The "L'Unione Italiana Dinner
Cruise" will bring back to life the 1911 Cruise - with two floors of food and
drinks, and a top floor party deck with outdoor seating, music and dancing.
This cruise will be a celebration of over 125 Years of Italian Club
Membership and our continued efforts to maintain and preserve our
mission for generations to come.
The final details of this cruise are still being finalized. We intend to have a menu with an Italian
focus, but that offers opportunity for delicious items that can be enjoyed throughout the evening.
Hand-passed appetizers and food stations will be available on two decks, along side fully stocked
cash bars. The cruise will include a DJ on the top deck, giving us all the opportunity to celebrate
and dance the night away, with the city of Tampa as our backdrop.
This event will be open to members, families, friends, etc. ? and we encourage you to share
this information with families and friends - and MARK YOUR CALENDAR. Tickets for this event will
be going on sale after Festa, - likely in May/ June. Information on purchasing tickets will be
published in the next newsletter. We are asking our members to purchase their tickets earlier for
this event, as we need to provide guest counts to the company early. In order to encourage early
ticket purchasing, we are offering discounted purchases at the schedule below:
THE L'UNIONE ITALIANA DINNER CRUISE
CELEBRATING THE 125th ANNIVERSARY OF OUR CHARTER
$75.00pp - purchased before July 31st , 2019
$100.00pp - purchased August 1st , 2019 or after
**proceeds to benefit the Italian Club Building & Cultural Trust Fund
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - The support of the community, both individuals and businesses,
has played a very important role in the success of the Club and in support of our mission. There will
be many more opportunities for local business to support this dinner cruise event. More information
on this coming soon! If you would like to sponsor, or know of a sponsor, please email Mark Stanish
at mark@italian-club.org
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MILESTONES &
ANNOUNCEMENTS...
If you would like to announce a Milestone in our
next newsletter, please send an email to
mark@italian-club.org notifying us of what type
of announcement it is, who it's for, etc. The
more information you can provide the better
(we may edit the content to fit).
On January 19, 2019, Frances Cusmano and
Pedro Zambrano celebrated their marriage at
the Italian Club. Frances is the daughter of
Daniel Louis Smay (the son of Mr. Roy & Mrs. member, Marie Cusmano and Nelson Cusmano.
Dottie Smay) married Nangellie San Inocencio The cocktail hour was held in the cantina. The
on September 29, 2018 at Nativity Catholic reception took place in the Capitano Ballroom. A
Church. They are both engineers at Jabil, fabulous time was had by all.
where they met, and spent their honeymoon
staying in castles in Ireland. They are
presently residing in Tampa.
On January 8th 2019, Italian Club
Members John & Dee Centinaro attended
the Swearing-In Ceremony & Inaugural
Ball for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
18Past President Joe
Capitano, and grandson
Matteo Nassif, seen
here in the recently
uncovered Ybor tunnel.
Matteo is the grandson
of Joe Capitano Sr., and
the daughter of
long-time members
Matt & Nicole Nassif.
Past President Joe Capitano, with his younger
grandchildren at the Gasparilla Children's
Parade in January 2019.
Do you have a milestone you w ant to share? We'd love to feat ure it in our next new slet ter!
Please send an email to mark@italian-club.org notifying us of what type of announcement it is, who it's
for, etc. The more information you can provide the better (we may edit the content to fit).
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The Italian Club Gift Shop w ill be hosting an INVENTORY
BLOW OUT SALE at Festa Italiana's ITALIAN HERITAGE DAY on
Saturday, April 6th during the days festivities. This w ill be the
biggest sale EVER - and a great opportunity to purchase items
for friends and family that show off your culture & heritage!
EVERYTHING MUST GO!
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 t h
Men's T-Shirt s Books
Wom en's T-Shirt s License Pl at es
Chil d ren's T-Shirt s St uf f ed Toys
Inf ant Cl ot hing Jew el ry
Hat s Aprons
Visors Cof f ee Cups
Tot e Bags Espresso Cups
Key Chains Dol l s & Figurines
Magnet s & MUCH MORE!
26Scholarship Program
The Festa Italiana Committee is excited to share with
you that we are now accepting applications for the
Festa Italiana Scholarship - which is offered in
honor of Nelson Italiano & Italiano Insurance. This is
our 18th year offering this scholarship, a $5,000 award
to area high school seniors. Here are the criteria:
- Be a high school senior graduating in the Spring of
2019 at a Hillsborough County Public or Private School
- Be admitted to a four-year college or university for the
Fall of 2019
- Be of Italian descent - this is interpreted as having one
or more parents, grandparent, or great-grandparent
who was born in Italy.
- Have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 out of 4.0
(or the equivalent)
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien
This scholarship is limited to a Hillsborough County student, so students' chances are increased
considerably. Please note that the applicant may reside in Pinellas or other counties, but be
enrolled in a Hillsborough School. If you would like to have an application emailed to you, please
contact Mark Stanish at mark@italian-club,org. Please Note: All applications will be blindly
evaluated - means all names, addresses, or distinguishing information that would reveal the
applicant's identity or familial background will not be made available to the scholarship evaluators.
Did you know that in 2018 - a small team of volunteers baked over
ITALIAN 15,000 cookies for Festa Italiana? YES - OVER 15,000 HOMEMADE
COOKIES - baked from recipes handed down through generations. We
are proud to share with you that our long tradition of the Italian Cookie
COOKIE Booth will be available during Saturday's - ITALIAN HERITAGE DAY - on
April 6th. Make sure to stop by this famous booth and pick up a bag or
two of your favorite cookie! Limited quantity available so don't delay!
BOOTH Special t hanks to all t he volunteers and It alian Club Ladies Auxiliary
for t heir help in making t his happen year after year!
27FROM THE ITALIAN CLUB
LADIES AUXILIARY...
Benvenuta Primavera! Once again, the Ladies Auxiliary are at work planning
and implementing our goals for 2019. We have begun with a FUN-raiser, You
Do the Dishes and continue with our volunteering and fundraising activities.
Here are a few upcoming activities:
- Fiesta Day Volunteering, February 23
- Cookie Brigade Baking and Bagging, March 12 ? March 28
- FESTA ITALIANA Volunteering, April 5 ? April 7
- Fundraiser, Mother?s Day Themes ?n Tea, May 11
- Campo Italiano, June 10 - 14
- Italian American Women of Excellence, October 12
I am so privileged to stand beside and volunteer with this amazing group of talented ladies. We
enjoy each other?s company and are welcoming to new members who are interested in joining us.
So if you cherish the traditions, culture, and history of the Italian Club, then please reach out to me
for information on how to join or further information on any of these events. We are also working on
a few more FUN-raisers and would love for you to join us for those as well.
Our membership is with women of all ages and educational and professional backgrounds. The
Ladies Auxiliary provides great opportunities to see friends, make new acquaintances, and
participate in fundraising and FUN-raising activities for The Italian Club.
I and my Officers invite you to join us for membership, social activities, and a sense of community.
Grazie!
SharonMangione, Ladies Auxiliary President
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NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
All nominat ions are due by August 15t h 2019
Please see page 23 at right for more information on the nomination process...
30ITALIAN AMERICAN WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE
The Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary is excited to again be hosting the bi-annual Italian American Women of
Excellence Program at the Italian Club on Saturday, October 12th 2019. This very special event
recognizes and honors outstanding Italian-American women in the Tampa Bay area. We are now
accepting nominations from our members, families, and friends. The criteria for nominations is listed
below. If you have any quest ions about t his event , or t he nominat ion process, please cont act
Loret t a Campo at (813)899-0969, or via email at MCampo1@verizon.net
To obt ain a nominat ion form - please email Mark St anish at mark@it alian-club.org.
Forms can also be dow nload from t he It alian Club Website at
ht t ps:/ / it alian-club.org/ ladies-auxillary/
CRITERIA FOR NOMINATIONS:
- Nominees may be from the public or private sector, business or industry, education, the arts,
entertainment or hospitality, government or law, health or human services, volunteer,
entrepreneur and other professions or community organizations.
- Nominees will have achieved outstanding success in their chosen fields, whether it is a
traditional career or an active career of volunteer service.
- Nominees will have resided in the Tampa Bay Area (including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas,
and Polk counties) for at least five years.
- Nominees will have demonstrated well-rounded professional and community involvement. If
the nominee has made volunteer service her primary avocation, the service should
demonstrate an understanding of total community need.
JUDGING:
- The Women of Excellence Awards Committee is comprised of The Executive Board of the
Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary, Inc. and one elected member-at-large. These ladies embody high
standards of integrity and community service.
- The Recipient s w ill be not ified by August 18, 2019.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS:
- Nominations must be received on the nomination form provided. The form may not be
photocopied. Nominat ions absolutely must be received by August 15, 2019. Faxed
nominations will not be accepted.
- To qualify as a nomination, a 100-150 word biography and a
black and white or color photograph no larger than 5 x 7 must
be included with this application.
Please send completed nominat ion form, biography, and photo to:
Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary, Inc.
Attn: Loretta Campo
522 Garrard Drive
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
31SANTA LUCIA CEREMONY &
BLESSING OF THE BUILDING
PHOTOS & FOLLOW-UP
On December 9th, We closed our 100 year celebration
with a beautiful Catholic Mass celebrated by Fr. Angel
River-Fals SJ, seven Alter servers, soloist Ashley Thunder
accompanied by Violet Mendeci.
Ysabel Glasser enthusiastically read her essay and was
presented as our New Santa Lucia! Then, all processed
outside for Fr Angel?s Blessing of the Italian Club building.
Everyone enjoyed refreshments of Traditional Santa Lucia
Cuccia and Italian Cookies in our elegantly dressed Cantina
. It was a joyous occasion and we were blessed by beautiful
weather after all!
Special heartfelt thank you?s for making this day so
memorable go to... Jesuit High School, Gilda Capitano, Kim
Ciccarello, AnnMarie Hanecki, Sharon Mangione, Violet
Mendeci, Santa Lucia Attendants (& parents), Mark Stanish,
Lynnette Ciccarello Stine, Ashley Thunder, Ladies of the
Auxiliary who baked and decorated!! Photos are courtesy
of Kelly with Kazam Photos - thank you Kelly & Kazam!
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Our CRUSH Happy Hour has been BUSY
these past couple months - and we aren't
stopping there. Get ready for a fun and
exciting couple months ahead! In the next
couple months will we welcome a variety of
new guest chefs to dazzle our guests with
their culinary delights!
We also will be hosting a special night
on March 8th in honor of the Caltagirone
Brothers. They have done so much for our
Club and we want to have a special night to
say GRAZIE! We encourage everyone to join
us for this special night
As always, if you have any questions or want
to make a reservation, please cont act Maria at
CrushHappyHour@gmail.com
Looking To Host An Event
but without all theadded costs?
CRUSH Happy Hour is the perfect place to
host an upcoming special event! There is no
charge to rent the room, and we cover the
cost of entertainment and staffing! Guests
can enjoy a night of great music, great food,
and incredible drinks, all in a beautiful
historic, one-of-a-kind venue! If you have any
questions or would like to book a party,
please cont act Maria at
CrushHappyHour@gmail.com
Birt hdays After Work
Anniversaries Krewe Socials
Graduat ions Theme Part ies
Engagement s Holiday Part ies
Ret irement s Celebrat ions
Reunions & MORE!
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KREW E OF ITALIA NEWS...
E cosi che ci piace - That?s the Way We Like It!!!!! Krewe of
Italia?s flashmob was a hit for the Gasparilla Parade on January
26th. During both performances many, many bystanders jumped
on in and danced with us. It was a lot of fun with lots of laughs and
great memories. Two weeks after that, we danced our way down 7th Avenue for the Sant?Yago?s
Knight Parade. Everyone ended up at the Italian Club after the parade to continue celebrating.
Krewe of Italia hosted our first indoor bocce tournament of the year on January 18th. We
moved the event to the 2nd floor this year, and it was an absolute hit! We capped out at 20 teams,
and everyone enjoyed the food, drinks, and fun. Special thanks to Joe Caravella and Don Bodie for
setting up the new courts. And big thanks to Kelly with Kazam Photography for taking the pictures
during the event.
Krewe of Italia cooked our famous Italian Sausage sandwiches during Fiesta Day on Saturday,
February 23rd in Ybor City. We brought out our float to show everyone where all the fun happens. It
was a beautiful day with lots of music, food and laughter. Join us on Friday, April 26th as Krewe of
Italia is guest chef during Crush Happy Hour. Come celebrate with us the end of the parade season.
Krewe of Italia is a growing family with more new members. Joining us this year is Robert
Youngblood, Lana Mills and Beth Christo. Welcome to the family. Have you ever thought about
joining the Krewe of Italia? Contact The Krewe Board at koi.italianclub@gmail.com for more
information. To apply, the application is also in the newsletter.
Not too sure about joining yet? Then you can be our guest! We have only one more parade
remaining. The Rough Rider?s St. Patrick?s Parade is Saturday, March 16th. The Krewe of Italia has a
guest program for $150. This cost provides you with a costume, food, beer and don't forget??. a
whole lot of fun. Visit www.kreweofitalia.com to register as a guest for one of the upcoming
parades.
See you all in Ybor! - Gianna Tagliarini Caravella, Krewe of Italia, President
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FROM THE ITALIAN CLUB
CEMETERY COMMITTEE...
The Italian Club Cemetery is open from 8:00am-3:00pm pm daily.
The membership is welcome to walk the grounds and tour our
historic cemetery and honor the many members and families of our
Club. The Cemetery is located at 26th St. & 24th Avenue just
outside the heart of Ybor City.
Frances Granell
The Italian Club Lillian Thomas
Cemetery
received the Tessie & James Capitano
following "In Evelyn Ferreri
Memory Of..."
donations: Estelle Louise (Aguiar) Costantino
Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary
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It alian Club Building & Cult ural Trust Fund, Inc.
NON-PROFIT ORG.
1731 E. 7th Avenue US POSTAGE
Tampa, FL 33605 PAID
TAMPA, FL
Permit No. 2877
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