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HONORARY CONSULATE: MASSIMO PAOLILLOphone: 480-304-4620 email: [email protected] website: www.italianazhc.org

MEETS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Official Newsletter of The Arizona American Italian Club JANUARY 2016

Fellow AAIC Members,

Well, 2016 is upon us. I would like to express my sincere honor and pride in representing the Arizona American

Italian Club as its 2016 President. It is very important that everyone knows that this club means a lot to me and I

promise the membership I will work diligently in continuing the tradition of our heritage and forefathers. I and the

entire 2016 Board are looking forward to another exciting, fun-packed year at our “treehouse”. I know that with

your help, and the support of the all board members, this year will once again be an enjoyable, fruitful one for the

club. Sure, I expect the challenges and disagreements to pop up, but that’s what happens in a family and we are a

family. We settle our differences with mutual respect and keep the vision of the club alive.

Under the guidance of Joie LoCurto, and the help of Max and hardworking kitchen staff, we look forward to some

exciting new changes that we hope the members appreciates and enjoy. A special 2-hour Board meeting will be

held on Monday, January 18th at 6 p.m. to plan the events for the entire year. The General meeting will be held on

Tuesday, the 19th at 6 p.m. All members, regular and affiliates are encouraged to attend. Please come and support

your club at the special events. Watch your newsletter for upcoming changes and events.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jim Parisella, our 2015 president for his repeated dedicated service

to this club and I only hope that I can fill his shoes as this year’s president. Special thanks go out to Gene

Gazzola, Michelle Martin, Eva Lucarelli and John D’Avanzo for their service on last year’s Board and I wish

them well as exiting board members. Also, I have asked John Ficarra to assume my role in booking the

entertainment for Friday nights. I am confident that John will bring new fresh music to the club to satisfy all ages.

Please understand that all of us volunteer our time to this club for two reasons, we love the AAIC and we want it

to continue for another 59 years! Help us run this club, as it has throughout its history, been based upon the help

of the volunteer members.

Respectfully,

Jay Fuller-President - [email protected]

"VOLUNTEERS" Your Club Needs You!!!We know your time is valuable. Volunteer as much or as little as you can. Openings are available in various areas. Just a few hours a month would be a big help for YOUR club.

Why Volunteer?!Great way to meet fellow members.

!You’re making a meaningful contribution to your club.

!It’s fun!

!Most of all, it just feels good to help.

Name: ____________________________________ Phone number: _________________________

E-Mail: ____________________________________!Please give to the bartender.

JANUARY 2016 AAIC Newsletter

WELCOME

NEW

MEMBERS

Club's main phone number is

602-944-3090Operations Telephone Name

Banquets 602-266-2423 Rudy Kwilos

Room Rental 602-319-1448 Mary Wise

Bar Option 5

Bingo 602-826-1915 Bonnie Johnson

Bocce 602-403-8101 Paul Linderoth

Chaplain 602-266-2988 Gene Gazzola

Office Option 4 Mary/Ardis

Office Fax 602-331-8123

Kitchen option 7 Max Jeffrey

Sickness/Distress 602-319-1448 Mary Wise

Newsletter

Advertising 602-319-1448 Mary Wise

email address [email protected]

Layout 602-373-7682 Cheri Brown


Printer 602-317-0806 Williams Express

Operations Telephone Board Coordinator

Bingo 602-321-8385 Andy Trotti

Building/Maintenance

Charity 480-948-2359 Rosalie Mora

Entertainment 602-619-7577 John Ficarra

Fundraising 602-410-0776 Jay Fuller

Kitchen 631-974-2543 Joie LoCurto

Membership 913-449-2320 Paul Pace

Scholarships

Volunteer Coordinator 623-580-0929 Michelle Martin


Bylaws Attorney 623-434-3737 Frank Koopman

Bylaws Chairperson

Grievance

Advertise with us! Your ad will be in the printed version of our monthly newsletter and online. Contact the office at 602-944-3090, or send an email with your file to [email protected]. Your ad will also appear on our website, azaiclub.org

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This newsletter is distributed to 1000+ members monthly.

Contact the office at 602-944-3090 or

send an email to [email protected] to place your ad in the AAIC newsletter

All articles, information, and advertising must be submitted by the 20th of each month. Email your information to Cheri Brown at [email protected], or leave it at the office/bar in an envelope with her name on it.

John Elliott is our webmaster. He updates the website and emails the newsletter.

Mary Wise is in charge of the mailing list. If you are not receiving the newsletter, or would like to change the way you receive it, please call the office or send an email to [email protected].

If you are not receiving your newsletter: You have moved and not notified the office, OR you have not paid your 2015 dues.

Affiliate RegularBrian BertolucciLarry MaffeiEleanor MoserTyler NegrelliEnrico OrsiniNina Prongay

JANUARY 2016Monthly Club Meeting

Tuesday, January 19th

7:00 p.m.

Special 2016 Board MeetingMonday, January 18th

6:00 p.m.

AAIC Officers President Jay Fuller 602-410-0776 Vice President Andy Trotti 602-321-8385 Recording Secretary Financial Secretary Treasurer Joseph LoCurto 631-974-2543 Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Cucitro 602-531-0392

Trustees Andy Trotti, Rosalie Mora, Lynn Coughlan, Joe Di Tommaso,

Fay AllisonKeith BernierRon GoyenKim HaneyRussell KingVickie MusolinoTerry O’ReillyDaniel OttAustin SchwartzzJanet TwitchellJanet WeissmanJesse Whitaker


CHARITY NEWS…The money we collected was used for the Children's Christmas Party. It was a nice turnout. The

children, Santa and the Elves had a lot fun. Thank all of you who helped in making it a big success!Happy New Year to all!Rosalie Mora - Chairperson for Charity

SICKNESS & DISTRESS…Our condolences go out to Mike Milmine and family who's son Brian passed away Dec. 10th. May he rest in peace.

CHARITY NEWS…The money we collected was used for the Children's Christmas Party. It was a nice turnout. The

childr Sant d th El had lot fu Thank ll f wh helped i ki it bi s!

away Dec. 10th. May he rest in peace.ed


This ain't your nonna or zia's BINGO. It's PARTY BINGO!Party Bingo allows you to cut loose, have a good time, and talk and socialize without the fear of being hushed.

We hold the PARTY BING in the main dining room/bar.It is simply a great time! Come join us!

$20 for 10 fast, fun games and the fun doesn't stop there. After BINGO you can keep the fun going on the dance floor with The Roscoe Taylor Band!

Doors open at 5pm, first number is called at 6:30pm.Entry fee split 50% to prizes and 50% to club charities.

Saturday January !"th

":#$ pm


BIG Screen TV for all your FOOTBALL Games

Check the football schedule and come to

“OUR HOUSE” to watch the game on our

BIG Screen TV (in the restaurant, it's like

being at a movie theater). Grab a buddy and

come to "The Club" for the games, cheapooo

drinks & friendship. Cheer for your team and

make it a habit. We’ve got the room.

Just bring the excitement….

GO CARDINALS!!!!

Tuesday Nights at the Club

Drink specials

for all the ladies

"Well this is your night, tonight

Everything's gonna be alright

Oh yes it's ladies night and the feeling's right

“If you hear any noise

It ain't the boys, it's ladies night

Gonna step out ladies night"

….Kool & The Gang

OUT OF THE OVER ONE THOUSAND MEMBERS WE CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON THE FEW

THAT DONATE LIGHTS & CASH FOR THE X-MAS LIGHTS FOR THE OUTSIDE ...

MARY WISE...CAROL ARNONE...PAUL CASTALDO....MARK CASALINO...JOEY D...

AL CAPONI...ANNIE PICCONE...LOISE & RICHARD H...JOHN M...

THANK YOU !!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

THE ELVES OF AAIC

Please pay your Membership Dues

Annual Club Membership dues - No Statements will be sent out!Husband & Wife Italian Descent - $105 (for 2 people) Renewing or New Member(s)

Individual Italian Descent - $70 (for 1 person) Renewing or New Member(s)

Husband & Wife Non-Italian (Affiliates) - $100 (for 2 people) Renewing or New Member(s)

Individual Non Italian (Affiliate) - $50 (for 1 person) Renewing or New Member(s)

Lifetime Member - $20

In accordance with our by-laws, all dues should be paid by December 31, 2015, however we do allow a grace period, until January 31, 2016. Any dues not received or postmarked by

February 1st, 2016 will receive a new membership number.


BINGO NEWS…

$5.00 off to ALL OF OUR MEMBERS

Show your membership card (which NOW should have an expiration date of January 2017) and get $5 off your buy-in EVERY TIME YOU PLAY!

We play BINGO on Friday @ 6:30 PM & Sun @ 1:00 PM paying out a minimum of $2997.00 EACH session. Play 20 games for $18 with the last 3 games paying $249 each.

1. Our Progressive Bonus Game starts out at $1000 and goes up $300 each week until it is won, with a consolation prize of $500. Our Large Picture Frame pays out $400.00.

2. You get a Bingo Gift Certificate when you play during your birthday month.

We have a FREQUENT PLAYER PROGRAM and we give out a number of BINGO GIFT CERTIFICATES each & every game. “Good Neighbor” Certificates also.

3. Over 9500 GROUPONS sold in the last 3 years.

BOCCE NEWS…

The Fall League is complete. At the awards dinner on Dec. 17, the following teams won trophies:

The awards dinner went off very nicely with a terrific dinner prepared by Joie LoCurto and his fine kitchen staff, and a special thanks to Evelyn McCune for the excellent antipasto table she sponsored in memory of Franco McCune. Good job, guys! Sign-upS are currently being taken for the Winter League. Sign-ups will close on January 5. 2016 with play starting about January 14, 2016. You can sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board at the Club or by emailing Paul Linderoth at [email protected].

Monthly bocce meeting is Tuesday, January 5th at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday morning bocce will resume play beginning January 6th, 2016 at 9:30. Let’s Play Bocce!Paul Linderoth, President

First Place

Tom Ryan, Marie Scialdone, Matt Moric, and Sal D’Amato (not in photo)

Second Place (tie)Silvestro Ferrantello, Jules & Cindy Serio, and Sergio Puccini (not in photo)

Second Place (tie)John & Kimi Zocco, Vincent Giannantonio, and Gregg Giannantonio


AAIC Members:Join the SAVON DENTAL PLAN

Call 602-841-3494 for all information to join and receive discounted dental service.

This is a special benefit for being an AAIC Member!


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Nate Boyer - 602-376-7676 John Mueller - 602-725-7747Jerry Mueller - 602-725-7740

We offer a 5% discount to AAIC members

New Roofs

Re-Roofs

Repairs

Shingles

Tile

Flat Roofs

Roof Coatings

Roc Rea: 279644 / Roc Com: 279645


January 6 - "Beef" & Ricotta Lasagna, Cheese Ravioli, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garden Salad…

January 13 - Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe, Penne with Salmon & Peas in a light Cream Sauce, Spaghetti &

Meatballs, Garden Salad …

January 20 - Stuffed Shells, Baked Rigatoni Sausage Arrabbiata, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garden Salad…

January 27 - Fettucini Chicken Alfredo, Cheese Ravioli, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garden Salad…

Wednesdays' PASTA BAR

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Monthly Club Meeting7:00 p.m.

January 2016

Party BINGO6:30pm

entertainment byRoscoe Taylor,

Jimmy McElroy & Tommy Washington

Breakfast at the Bar9:30 - 2:00 p.m.

BINGO1:00 p.m.

Military Breakfast10:30


BINGO1:00 p.m.


BINGO1:00 p.m.

Bocce Meeting7:00 p.m.

Food is available for Monday night Football


BINGO1:00 p.m.

Open Bocce at 9:30am

Pasta Bar5:30-8:00


Pasta Bar5:30-8:00


Pasta Bar5:30-8:00


Pasta Bar5:30-8:00


BINGO1:00 p.m.

Steak BBQ6:00pm

entertainment byJeremy Manley

Waylon Jennings Tribute(see page 7)

BINGO at 6:30Fish Fry to order

Baked Turkey Breast, Honey Baked Ham, Baked

Dijon Salmon, Parsley Mashed Potatoes & Gravy,

Veggies, Soup & Salad

Rossi Ross Band


Corn Beef & Cabbage, Baked Chicken, Potatoes & Carrots, Baked Tilapia,

Green Beans, Soup & Salad

Jarod Howe


Beef Roulade, Chicken Parmesan, Baked Tilapia, Pasta Mashed Potatoes,

Italian Green Beans, Soup & Salad

The BB Rich Band


Light Antipasto, Eggplant Parmesan, Ravioli, AAIC

Sausage & Peppers, Shrimp Scampi, Pasta

Fagioli & Garden Salad

Pietro RainoneWelcome Back PARTY

& 2016 Inaguration

New Year's Eve Dinner/Dance

5:30entertainment by

The Augie Mendoza Trio w/Anthony la Motta and

The Blueshounds

Sirloin Beef Tips in light Gravy over Egg

Noodles, Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Rice, Baked Tilapia, Mixed

Veggies, Soup & Salad

Veal Marsala, Chicken Cacciatore, Cheese

Ravioli, Mshd Potatoes, Linguini Marinara,

Baked Lemon Butter Cod, Veggies, Soup & Salad

Liver & Onions, Meatloaf,

Mashed Potatoes, Baked Salmon, Garden Rice, Mixed Veggies,

Soup & Salad

Steamed Mussels, Baked Ziti,

Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti, Meatballs,

and Garden Salad

Please seePasta Bar Menus

on page 10

Bar open 11:00am -4:00pm

Special Board Meeting -

2016 Planning6:00 - 8:00pm

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JANUARY 2016Arizona American Italian Club7509 North 12th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85020

602-944-3090 office602-331-8123 [email protected]

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