Dec. 2012 - Part 1 - Italian Times

General meetingdate moving to1st Thursday in

FebruaryStarting in February, the

Italian Community Center’s gener-al membership meeting is movingto the first Thursday of the month.There will be no general meeting inJanuary. So mark your calendars:the first general meeting in 2013will be Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6:30p.m.

Newly-installed President GinaSpang requested the switch toresolve a professional conflict.

Spang told The Italian Times,“Usually the date of the generalmembership meeting is on thesame night as the MilwaukeePublic Schools Board meeting (thefourth Thursday). Since I need toattend both meetings, one neededto change.”

Spang is the Director ofFacilities and MaintenanceServices for Milwaukee PublicSchools.

There will be a membership din-ner preceding the February generalmeeting. The buffet will be avail-able beginning at 5:30 p.m. In2013, the membership dinner willbe available prior to every othergeneral meeting. On the nightswhen the dinner is not available,cake and coffee will be served.

Gina Spang becomes 20thPresident in ICC history

By Susan (DeSanctis)Christiansen

The Italian Community Centerinvites members, and non-memberguests to start off the holiday sea-son with a splendid celebration.The ICC’s annual Members’Christmas Party, on Thursday,Dec. 20, will feature a delicious sitdown dinner and a night of dancing– a truly festive night.

Delicious dinnerDinner will begin with an

Italian salad comprised of freshgreens topped with Italian meatsand cheeses. Guests will thenenjoy an entrée of tender Siciliansteak, a side of pasta, vegetablesmedley, and fresh bread. AssortedItalian cookies and gelato will com-plete the meal, courtesy of theVella family and Sciortino’s Bakeryand the Reina family and GelateriaItaliana.

Special performanceTo begin the evening’s festivi-

ties, Tradizione Vivente will leadyou directly to the dance floor,where you will no doubt spend theremainder of the night.

Fortunate to have developed arelationship with Ru Maccature, aperforming group from Carpinone,Molise, Italy, Tradizione Vivente

will perform the highly energeticand charismatic dance, “SanRocco.”

Through the kindness and gen-erosity of Ru Maccature’s presi-dent, Michele Castrilli, TradizioneVivente was given permission toperform “San Rocco.” He hasexpressed his pride and honor thatTradizione Vivente enjoyed theirdance so much and wished to per-form it in America. The dance cele-brates the protector of all illnesses,Saint Rocco, or San Rocco. He min-istered to the sick, bestowing sever-al miraculous cures. Six centuriesafter his death, San Rocco is stillhonored in Patrica, Italy andrevered as its Patron Saint.

Dance the night awayProviding the entertainment for

the evening will be premier deejayservice, Music on the Move Plus.Music on the Move Plus deejays arealways professional in both appear-ance and attitude, and alwaysensure that the evening is full offun, dancing, music and activities!Whether it’s swing, polka, disco,the rock-and-roll of the ‘50s & ‘60s,or today’s best music, Music on theMove Plus can provide it. Whatbetter way to celebrate the holidays

Members’ ChristmasDinner and Dance setfor Thursday, Dec. 20

Please turn to page 7

By Thomas HemmanTimes Editor

An initiative is under way atMarquette University to establishItalian as an academic minor. Acommittee of faculty members isleading the campaign and is seek-ing wide community support.

The committee hopes to have aproposal presented to the Dean ofthe College and the Provost of the

University for approval by the endof the current academic year.

The Italian Community Centerhas already jumped on board insupport of the effort.

ICC President Gina Spang, agraduate of Marquette University,is excited about the new program.“We are looking forward to collabo-rating with Marquette University

Claudia Pessarelli, an instructor of Italian at Marquette University, isseen here with Italian Community Center Historian Mario A. Carini.Pessarelli is seeking the support of the community in establishing Italianas a minor at Marquette. (Times photo by Tom Hemman)


Gina Spang was sworn in as President of the ItalianCommunity Center at the installation ceremony onSaturday, Nov. 3. The oath of office was administeredby Past President Sam Purpero (at podium) with theassistance of another past president, Phil Purpero.

The Purperos are Spang’s uncles. Spang becomes the20th individual to hold the office of the ICC presidencyand the second female to do so. Betty Puccio served aspresident during the 1989-1990 term. See more photoson pages 10 and 11. (Times photo by Tom Hemman)

Effort under way toestablish an Italian minor

at Marquette UniversityICC joins in community support for campaign

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By Ginny BalistreriAnother grand evening is being

planned for the 2013 Il GrandeCarnevale, the Italian CommunityCenter’s pre-Lenten costume andmask ball. The theme for the eventon Saturday, Feb. 9, is “Recordi diCarnevale” (“Memories of Carne-vale”), and it’s shaping up tobecome one of the most memorableevents of the New Year. Considerthis your official invitation toattend.

Built upon the traditions ofVenice, Italy’s historic celebration,the ICC’s Carnevale is traditionallyone of the highlights of the Center’sevent calendar. Co-Chairs Rose-mary DeRubertis and Joanne(Sanfilippo) Czubek and their com-mittee are promising to top pastevents with terrific, fun-filled activ-ities highlighted by great food, theoutstanding music of the BillSargent Big Band, magnificent cos-tumes and masks, chances to wincash and other prizes, a galaparade, the coronation of the royalcourt, luscious sweets and aBartolotta fireworks display tolight the sky and your imagination.

The deadline for reservations isMonday, Feb. 4. Prepaid reserva-tions are $55 per person, with adiscounted price of $50 for ICCmembers. Reservations may bemade with a credit card by callingthe Italian Community Center at414-223-2180, or by sending in thereservation form accompanyingthis article. Don’t wait until thelast minute to make your plans.Carnevale always enjoys a capacityattendance.

An evening to rememberFor those who haven’t previous-

ly attended, Carnevale gets underway at 5:11 p.m. in the galleriawith a social hour (cash bar) whereyou will enjoy an array of tasty hot

and cold hors d’oeuvres. An hourlater, at 6:11 p.m., guests will becalled into the Pompeii GrandBallroom for a sumptuous dinnerand dessert.

A colorful coronation ceremonyof the ICC’s 2013 royalty followsdinner. Then there’s judging forthe best costumes and masks alongwith many chances to win prizes,dancing to the popular Bill SargentBig Band and other entertainment.But that’s not all; there’s a moneyraffle and an exciting late-nightpyrotechnics display presented byBartolotta Fireworks. The memo-rable evening concludes with a tripto the spectacular sweet table. Acash bar will be open all evening.

Carnevale’s dinner menu is bestdescribed as a gastronomic extrava-ganza. Starting with Italian saladand bread and butter, it includes adouble entrée – a petite filetmignon and chicken Sarà – servedwith a nest of light garlic-butterangel hair pasta, broiled tomatoparmesan, and a vegetable medleyfollowed by a decadent dessert ofNew York cheesecake with straw-berry filling and chocolate ganache,coffee, tea, iced tea or milk. Eachtable will be set with a bottle of redand white wine.

The creative design team of ICCvolunteers Marie and Craig Lieber,C.J. Lieber, Ryan Lieber, ChristinaZiino, Ann Zambito, Santa Mazza,Frank D’Amato, Cosmo Carini andPamela Mazza-Mueller are alreadybusy creating the ballroom decora-tions to carry out Carnevale’stheme. All they will say is that the

ballroom will sparkle. However, theteam does ask that anyone who hasphotographs of past Carnevale con-tact the ICC. The design teamwould like to borrow the photos anduse them in displays at the ball.The photos will be returned to youafter the event. The most desirablepictures are those that reflect yourmemories of Carnevale.

Other members of the commit-tee, including Rose Anne CerasoFritchie, Liz Ceraso, Mary Winard,Marie Schwindt, Jim Schwindt,Mary Pecoraro, Anna Pitzo, andGinny Balistreri are busy at workon registration, the raffle, programbook design, publicity and ad sales.

Those who would like to place abusiness ad or a congratulatorymessage to members of the RoyalCourt in the program book shouldcontact Anna Pitzo at 262-695-6119; or at [email protected] will provide specs and pricesand help in placing your ad.

Costumes and masksCostumes and masks aren’t

required to have an enjoyableevening, but many choose to get inthe spirit of Carnevale with imagi-native outfits. It’s not unusual tosee court jesters, Las Vegas showgirls, ladies and gentlemen of therenaissance, lions and tigers, cler-gy, the phantom of the opera, andan Elvis or two among the guests.Masks, which are separatelyjudged, are equally imaginativedecorated in sequins, beads,plumes, and whatever else strikesthe creator’s fancy.

“We encourage our guests tocome in costume or masks and cre-ate a few memories of their own,”said the co-chairs, DeRubertis andCzubek. “We’ll have judges to selectthe best entries, and we will beawarding prizes for the best andmost creative efforts.”

The judging will take placeduring the grand march before thefireworks show and the serving ofthe sweet table.

In her role as La GranMarescislla, Marie Lieber will openthe evening’s festivities and be incharge of keeping the activities onschedule.

Czubek and DeRubertis added:“This year we’re asking past royal-ty who plan to attend Carnevale onFeb. 9 to let us know they will be

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Marie Lieber, Il Gran Marescialloof Carnevale 2013, is seen here in acostume worn at the celebrationthree years ago. (Times photo byTom Hemman)

Frank D’Amato is returning to per-fom the role of Il Vescovo (TheBishop) of Carnevale. (Times photoby Tom HemmanRoyal Page Alysssa Lieber

Principe Mason Mueller Principess Gina Loeffelholz

Piccola PrincipessaElla Rose Vollbracht

Piccolo PrincipeDominic Bartolone

Royal Page Zachary Rolf

Nonno and Nonna Ray and Caroline Besasie

Re and Regina John and Mary Anne (Ceraso) Alioto

Make plans to attend the 34th Carnevalethere and to wear their sashes,medals and crowns if they stillhave them. They will be asked toparticipate in the grand march.”

Coronation of RoyaltyThe highlight of the evening will

be the coronation of the 2013Royalty. The Royal Court of the34th Carnevale includes: JohnAlioto and Mary Anne (Ceraso)Alioto as Re e Regina (King andQueen), Ray and Caroline Besasieas Nonno e Nonna (RoyalGrandfather and Grand-mother);Mason Mueller as Prinicipe(Prince); Gina Loeffelholz asPrincipessa (Princess); DominicBartolone as Piccolo Principe(Little Prince) and Ella RoseVollbracht as Piccola Principessa(Little Princess). Alyssa Lieber andZachary Rolf are Royal Pages.

Lending to the ecclesiastical airof the occasion as Il Vescovo (TheBishop) will be long time ICC mem-ber Frank D’Amato. Profiles on allthe members of the Royal Courtappear in a separate article in thisissue of The Italian Times.

RaffleAs a fund-raising activity, a raf-

fle, featuring cash prizes, will beconducted. Tickets will be mailed toICC members for purchase and willbe on sale the night of the event.

The raffle will offer chances towin $500 (1st prize), $300 (2ndprize), $200 (3rd prize) and $100(4th prize). Ticket prices are $2each or seven for $10. “We encour-age our members to purchase andsell as many tickets as possible,”Czubek and DeRubertis said. Foradditional tickets, call the ICCoffice at 414/223-2180.

from page 4Carnevale 2013 Reservation Form

Name(s) ____________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _______________________________________________

Phone: _________________ Email: ______________________________

Please list the names of persons in your partyon a separate sheet of paper. Tables of 10 are available.

Number of ICC members attending: ______ x $50.00 = $

Number of non-members attending: ______ x $55.00 = $

Total amount of your check or money order: $

Please make your check or money order payable to: Italian CommunityCenter. Send payment and this form with the list of those in your party to:Carnevale, c/o ICC, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-5916.


Royal Court announced for Feb. 9Il Grande Carnevale

By Ginny BalistreriThe Royal Court has been select-

ed for the 34th annual Il GrandeCarnevale, the Italian CommunityCenter’s social event of the year.Their selection will be formallyacknowledged at a coronation cere-mony during the pre-Lenten cele-bration, which is open to the publicand will take place at the ICC onFeb. 9, the Saturday before AshWednesday in 2013.

The theme of the 2013 gala is“Ricordi di Carnevale” (“Memoriesof Carnevale”). Details of the eventcan be found in an article in thisissue of The Times.

Carnevale co-chairs RosemaryDeRubertis and Joanne (Sanfilippo)Czubek are once again chairing thegala for which attendees areencouraged to wear costumes ormasks or both. “You can wear anycostume you choose; you’re limitedonly by the extent of your imagina-tion,” they said. As in the past,judges will award prizes for thebest costumes and masks.“Competition for prizes is alwaysintense,” they added. “Year afteryear, people keep outdoing them-selves.”

Czubek and DeRubertisannounced that their committeehas selected the following ICCmembers for 34th Royal Court:

• Re e Regina (King andQueen) – John Alioto and MaryAnn Ceraso Alioto.

John and Mary Ann have beenmembers of the Italian CommunityCenter “…since the beginning.”Their parents, Sam and BeatriceCeraso and John and CarolineAlioto, set the example by beinglong time active members of theCenter and dedicated volunteers.It was only natural that their com-mitment would be passed down totheir children. Besides Festa andCarnevale, the 2013 King andQueen have served as volunteersfor events like the Children’sEaster and Befana post-Christmasparties and help coordinate golfcarts at Festa.

The only time they weren’tinvolved was when they were car-ing for Mary Anne’s late father dur-ing his illness.

The ICC and Festa are part ofthe reason the couple is togethertoday. John and Mary Anne datedin high school and college, but wenttheir separate ways and later mar-ried others. John, who works forC&D Technologies as a lead man inproduction, and Mary Anne whodevelops telecommunications solu-tions for business customers ofTime Warner Cable, met again in1998 after they were both divorced.They began working together asICC/Festa volunteers from thattime on. They married two yearslater in 2000. Their blended familyincludes John’s daughters, Jenna,Kayla and Anna Alioto, and thecouple’s son, Sam.

This is the first time the couplehas been named to the CarnevaleRoyal Court. However, Sam wasPiccolo Principe in 2010 and John’sdaughter Jenna is a formerPrincipessa.

“We’re honored to have beenasked,” said Mary Anne. “We’reexcited to share this experiencewith our family and everyone whoattends Carnevale. It’s going to bea wonderful evening.”

They expect a big turnout frommembers of both the Ceraso andAlioto families. Their excitement is

multiplied by the fact that MaryAnne has had a very long recupera-tion from groundbreaking anklesurgery following an extreme sportaccident. She expects that byFebruary she will be able to walk inthe Grand March and hopefully toshare a dance with her husband.

• Nonno e Nonna (Grandfather and Grandmother) – Rayand Caroline Besasie

Ray and Caroline (Purpero)Besasie were founding members ofthe ICC and Festa. Their dedica-tion to the Center is steeped in vol-unteerism and family commitment.Even though the couple raised fivechildren and Ray was also busywith a very successful career asvice president of The ExcaliburCorporation and later as the ownerof Baci Auto Co., Inc., many of their57 years together are linked to ICCevents and activities.

Ask either Ray or Caroline torecount a memory of the early daysof the organization, and they havetrouble recalling just one. However,Caroline can look back on the firstFesta and her role as the one andonly cashier for that event 35 yearsago with a hearty laugh.

Her assignment was to sellFesta tickets from a wooden boothat the Main Gate that was as dirtyas it was old. She had to clean itfrom top to bottom before she couldopen for business. But that wasnothing compared to the unexpect-ed onslaught of business thatoccurred from the time they openeduntil they closed three days later.The organizers underestimatedFesta’s initial attraction, andCaroline had to manage rapid saleswithout the benefit of even a cashbox. Someone finally found a shoe-box and that’s how she managedthe cash flow.

Caroline later served as Captainof the Main Gate, while Ray man-aged the Festa bank.

The couple, who met at LincolnHigh School and married in 1955,is well suited to their role as theRoyal Grandparents. They havefive children – Ray, Jr., Grace AnnNiles, Roslyn Radke, MarilynBesasie and Carlo Besasie – andthey are the grandparents of 11 – 6boys and 5 girls.

• Principe (Prince) – MasonMueller

Mason, who turns 21 inDecember, is the son of Jon andPam Mazza-Mueller and grandsonof Santa and and the late NickMazza. Mason is a student atMilwaukee Area Technical Collegewhere he is studying SustainableFacilities Operations. He workspart time at UPS and ModernMaintenance Services. Mason vol-unteers each year at Festa Italianaand at the ICC.

In his spare time, he enjoyssnowboarding, listening to music,and science. He is also an avidnumismatist. He is looking forwardto participating in Carnevale as the2013 Prince.

• Principessa (Princess) –Gina Loeffelholz

Gina is the daughter of RosaGiannotto Loeffelholz. She is an 18year old senior at Muskego HighSchool and plans to attend theUniversity of Wisconsin next fall topursue a career in nursing. Gina isa member of the Muskego PomsDance Team. In addition to per-forming at games, the Poms servethe community through fundraisersand benefits.

Gina is a dance instructor atAnita’s Dance Center where shehas performed on stage since theage of four and has won many firstplace awards in dance competi-tions. She has performed at manysport events throughout the U.S.She is involved with Radio Disneyand takes part in parades and holi-day shows.

Gina also plays piano andearned two trophies through theWisconsin Music Federation. Shewas a member of the I Bei Bambini(Children’s Italian Dance Group)and is now a member of theTradizione Vivente, the ItalianDance Group.

• Piccolo Principe (LittlePrince) – Dominic Bartolone

Dominic is the son of Lisa(Natoli) and Christopher Bartolone.He is 8 years old and a third gradestudent at Richards ElementarySchool in Whitefish Bay. He hasone brother and two sisters:Isabella, 9, Charlie, 5, and Sofia, 4.

Dominic is very athletic. Heenjoys sports particularly tacklefootball, soccer, baseball and bas-ketball. He is a member of theMilwaukee Kickers soccer team,plays baseball in the Whitefish BayLittle League and plays basketballand football through the WhitefishBay Recreation Department. Hisfavorite at this time is tackle foot-ball. He is a receiver. Dominic isalso a very good student and lovesschool.

Lisa and Christopher say thatDominic’s selection as the PiccoloPrincipe is ironic. It was 13 yearsago - in 2000 - that Lisa attendedCarnevale and met her future hus-band, Christopher, who was thePrincipe of that event. Dominic,however, is a bit young to be pick-ing out a wife.

• Piccola Principessa (LittlePrincess) – Ella Rose Vollbracht

Ella turns 7 on December 2.The daughter of Jeannine andJames Vollbracht, Muskego, she isthe granddaughter of Joanne andRon Czubek and the sister of Mollywho was the Piccola Principessa in2010.

Ella is in the first grade at TessCorners Elementary School whereshe enjoys learning and spending

time with friends. She is very nur-turing, kind and entertaining. Shehas a great sense of humor.

Ella loves art and dance. She isstudying ballet, tap and jazz atAnita’s Dance Studio and is a mem-ber of the Hippity Hoppers hip hopdance team. During the holidays,Ella will be an extra playing amouse in a dance school perform-ance of “The Nutcracker.” She andher fellow Hippity Hoppers willalso perform during half time atthe New Year’s Eve Globetrottersgame and possibly at Zoo ala Carteand Festa Italiana.

Ella is in her second year of GirlScouts at the Daisy level and willearn Brownie status in spring.When asked what excites her mostabout being the Piccola Principessaat Carnevale, she said she gets to“…wear a long, long dress and acrown.” She also asked if she’sgoing to have to kiss the prince.Her mother replied, “Only by mutu-al consent.”

• Royal Page – Zachary RolfZachary is 9 years old and is in

the 4th grade at St. Jude theApostle School. He is the son ofSara Rolf and the god-son/nephew/cousin of the Winardand Radowicz families. Zach is amember of the ICC’s I BeiBamnbini children’s dance group.He has performed at the HolidayFolk Fair and at Festa Italiana. Heis also a Festa volunteer.

Zachary is a high-brown belt inTae Kwon Do at the J.K. Lee BlackBelt Academy. He plays Tosa andWest Bend Little League baseballand Tosa basketball. He alsoenjoys music and studies violathrough the Pius XI High SchoolPerforming Arts program. Zachaspires to become both an authorand pediatrician.

• Royal Page – Alyssa LieberAlyssa, who is also called Ally,

will be 11 in January. She is thedaughter of C.J. and Angie Lieberand the granddaughter of Craigand Marie (Andoloro) Lieber. She isin the 5th grade at Brown DeerMiddle School. Ally is a member ofthe Girl Scouts and also takes vio-lin lessons. She enjoyed helping outin the barn feeding the horses, bail-

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Wednesday, Nov. 28• Pompeii Women’s Club membership dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 30• Italian Community Center Culture Committee hosts book reading withauthor Paul Salsini, 7 p.m. Detsils in this issue.

Saturday, Dec. 1• Abbruzzese Society Christmas party, 6 p.m. Details in this issue.

Monday, Dec. 3• Solomon Juneau Club Christmas party, noon.

Tuesday, Dec. 4• Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO Christmas dinner meeting, 6 p.m.• Pompeii Men’s Club Board meeting, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 5• Pompeii Women’s Club Board meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8• Holy Crucifix Society holiday party, noon.

Monday, Dec. 10• Italian Community Center Finance & Personnel Committeemeeting, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 11• Abbruzzese Society election meeting, 7 p.m.• Milwaukee Chapter UNICO National meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 12• Filippo Mazzei Greater Milwaukee Lodge 2763/Order Sons of Italy inAmerica Council meeting, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 13• Italian Community Center Board meeting, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 20• Italian Community Center Membership Christmas dinner and dance,5:30 p.m. Details in this issue.

Monday, Dec. 24• Christmas Eve. ! The offices of the Italian Community Center, ItalianConference Center, Festa Italiana and The Italian Times as well as CafeLa Scala will be closed.

Tuesday, Dec. 25• Buon Natale! Merry Christmas! The offices of the Italian CommunityCenter, Italian Conference Center, Festa Italiana and The Italian Times aswell as Cafe La Scala will be closed.

Monday, Dec. 31• Italian Community Center New Year’s Eve party, 7 p.m. Details in thisissue.

Daily and weekly classes and activities• Bocce leagues. The spring bocce season, with a mixed couples league onMonday, Wednesday and Thursday nights and seniors leagues onTuesday and Thursday afternoons, will begin the week of Jan. 7. Detailsin this issue.

• Free Children’s Italian class. Look for an announcement on the springsemester class in our next issue.

• Italian I and II classes for teens and adults. Look for an announcementon the spring semester of classes in our next issue..

• Tradizione Vivente, The Italian Dance Group of Milwaukee. This folkdance group practices weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the ICC. Visitwww.tradizionevivente.com for details. Ballate con noi! Dance with us!

• Members Room. Open to Italian Community Center members and theirguests, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday - Thursday and 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.. Fridayand Saturday.

Calendar of EventsNovember 28 – December 31, 2012

A message from Gina M. Spang,Italian Community Center President

Congratulations to the officersand directors who were recentlyinstalled; and thank you to every-one who attended the installationdinner. The event was spectacular,and as always, Rosie DeReburtisand Joanne Czubek outdid them-selves with the planning andpreparation of the event. Everyonewho attended had a wonderfultime.

As an organization we arepoised for a year that will bringchallenges as well as great opportu-nity. I am asking the membershipto begin thinking about the topthree issues that we need to focuson this year. We will begin this

conversation in November andDecember and then have a worksession at the February generalmembership meeting to solidify ourgoals and objectives for the upcom-ing year. I believe that it is impor-tant that we collectively worktogether to identify these goals. Weare stronger and more successfulwhen we are a cohesive groupworking to accomplish the samegoals.

In the upcoming months, we willidentify opportunities for membersto become more engaged in theorganization. As you know, it isour members who are the founda-tion and strength of the Italian

Community Center, and if we areto continue our success we need togrow our membership and keep ourmembers actively engaged. Thanksto General Manager PatrickMorgan and the wonderful employ-ees of the ICC; the building lookswonderful during the holiday sea-son. Why don’t you bring your fam-ily, friends or co-workers down tothe ICC for lunch, dinner or one ofthe many events taking place? Orbetter yet, invite them to ourChristmas party!

I look forward to working withyou this upcoming year. Have asafe and Happy Thanksgiving. – Gina M. Spang, ICC President

ing hay and other chores untilallergies forced her to give up herwork with horses.

Ally also models for her cousinTracey, who is a photographer. Sheloves to dance and is a member ofthe Italian Dance Group,Tradizione Vivente. She volunteersat Festa helping her grandmotherMarie, the manager of the CucinaShowcase.

• La Gran Marescialla (TheGrand Marshall) – Marie(Andoloro) Lieber

Traditionally, someone is select-ed to be Il Gran Maresciallo or LaGran Marescialla (The GrandMarshal) to keep the evening’sactivities on schedule. MarieLieber served in this capacity atthe 2005 Carnevale and is “back bypopular demand,” according to theCarnevale co-chairs. She is only thethird woman to hold these duties.

Marie, along with her husband

Craig, son C.J. and grandson Ryanserve on the event’s creative designteam responsible for designing, cre-ating and decorating the ICC for IlGrande Carnevale.

Marie is a long-time ICC andFesta volunteer. She has been themanager of the Festa CucinaShowcase for eight years andserves as the emcee and assistantto visiting chefs. She scoopsEuropean gelato at Taste of Italy,works the Italian booths at theInternational Holiday Folk Fair,and is often seen dressed as theEaster Bunny at the PompeiiWomen’s Club breakfast and asPinocchio at Festa Italiana.

Marie is a paralegal with thelaw firm of Terschan, Steinle,Hodan & Ganzer, Ltd. She alsodoes small animal massage thera-py. She and Craig have been mar-ried for 41 years.

Besides their son C.J., whoworks closely with his parents at in

all of their volunteer activities,they also have three grandchildren,Ryan, Dominic and Alyssa.

• Il Vescovo (The Bishop) –Frank D’Amato

The coronation ceremonyincludes an ICC member filling therole of Il Vescovo (The Bishop).That ecclesiastical post will betaken once again by FrankD’Amato, who was Il Vescovo atCarnevale in 2011 and 2012.

Frank is a long-time volunteerfor the ICC and Festa. He serveson the Creative Design Committeeof Il Grande Carnevale.

Frank and his late wife,Catherine, were selected as the Reand Regina in 1997.

Frank, a retired lithographer, isthe proud father of six children(three boys, three girls), the grand-father of 12 and great-grandfatherof 3.

His wife of 52 years Catherine(nee Dentice) passed away in 2008.

His granddaughter Sara Maslowskirepresented the family as a formerPiccola Principessa.

Frank can remember beinginvolved in the ICC when it waslocated on Hackett Avenue. Sincethen he has served on several com-mittees. Most notably he has beena member of the Festa Mass andProcession Committee since itsinception and has served both aschair and co-chair.

He has been on the CarnevaleCommittee for the past few years.He also serves as assistant manag-er of the Festa Pompeii ChurchExhibit.

Frank’s civic involvementextends beyond the ICC. He is amember of the Pompeii Men’s Cluband has been very active at ThreeHoly Women Parish for his entirelife. He serves as an usher at ThreeHoly Women Parish’s St. Rita’sChurch and is also one of the cooksfor its annual spaghetti dinner.

from page 5

Royalty chosen for Carnevale 2013


Fabulous bake sale planned forMembership Christmas party

Everyone attending the ItalianCommunity Center’s MembershipChristmas party on Thursday, Dec.20 will have a chance to purchasefabulous holiday cookies and home-made treats at a giant bake sale.

Last year, this sale, whichserves as a fund-raiser for theorganization, generated nearly

$800.Co-chairs Joanne Czubek,

Rosemary DeRubertis and GinaManning are asking members todonated baked goods for the fund-raiser.

“The bake sale is successfulbecause of your dedication to theICC and your willingness to bake

for this event,” the chairs said. “Weare also grateful to the Vella familyand Sciortino’s Bakery for the deli-cious cookies they donate each yearand Jack McNeir, the ICC’s execu-tive chef, who always comes upwith something special for thisevent.”

The bakery table is always asight to see; beautifully decoratedwith holiday cheer along with thedelicious and lovely packaged good-ies ready for purchase for gifts orjust for the buyer’s enjoyment.

“Please pick a favorite recipe,whether it’s cookies, cakes, bars orcandy, anything goes,” the chairssaid. “You can package your bak-

ery, or we can do it for you. You candrop off bakery at the ICC duringbusiness hours the day before orthe morning of the Christmasparty. If you package your ownbakery and are coming to the party,you can bring it with you thatnight.”

Please contact Joanne Czubek at414/529-0183 and let her knowyou’re willing to bake for this eventand when your baked goods will bedelivered. “We can always count onour members to pitch in and helpmake this event a great success,”Czubek said.

The chairs said they will set theprices for all the baked goods.

ICC New Year's Eve Party Reservation FormMonday, Dec. 31, 2012

Name(s) _________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State ______ Zip _____________

Phone ___________________ Email __________________________________

Please list the names of persons in your party on a separate sheet of paper. Tablesof 10 are available. Singles and couples: If you wish to be seated at a table with

specific persons, please list their names on a separate sheet of paper.

Total number of people attending _________ x $70.00 = $

Please make your check/money order payable to: Italian Conference Center, andmail to: ICC, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-5916.

All payments are non-refundable and must accompany this reservation form.


Don’t wait to make your reserva-tions for the spectacular NewYear’s Eve party planned at theItalian Community Center. Thecelebration on Monday, Dec. 31,beginning at 7 p.m., will includelots of delicious food, plenty ofparty favors and dancing to the‘50s-‘60s sounds of the legendaryDoo-Wop Daddies.

General Manager PatrickMorgan said, “The Doo-WopDaddies have always drawn largecrowds every time we’ve bookedthem. So, I want to advise everyoneto get their reservations madeearly.”

The cost for the evening is thesame as last year, $70 per person.Reservations are required and canbe made using a credit card and

calling 414/223-2180, or by mailingthe form accompanying this story.Be sure to make your checkpayable to the Italian ConferenceCenter and submit it along withthe reservation form to ICC, 631 E.Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202.

If you wish to be seated at atable with specific persons, pleaselist the names of those people on aseparate sheet of paper. Don’t for-get to include your own name.

The ICC will not be allowingwalk-ins the night of the event.

At 7 p.m., guests will be able toenjoy a variety of the ItalianConference Center’s famous hotand cold hors d’oeuvres in the galle-ria. There will be a cash bar.

An hour later, guests will becalled into the Pompeii GrandBallroom for a sumptuous dinner.It will begin with an Italian salad

with Romaine lettuce topped withmozzarella cheese, salami, pro-sciutto, tomatoes, black olives, arti-choke hearts and pepperoncini.The main course will feature a dou-ble entrée – center cut beef tender-loin topped with wild mushroomBordelaise sauce and jumbo shrimpscampi – served over angel hairpasta, steamed vegetable medley,Italian bread, and coffee, tea, icedtea or milk.

For dessert, guests will beserved tuxedo black and white tortewith a layer of New York cheese-cake, raspberry filling, chocolatebutter cream, moist double choco-late cake topped with French vanil-la butter cream.

Following a midnight cham-pagne toast welcoming the NewYear, a buffet station will be madeavailable. The buffet will featureassorted cold cuts, cheese and rel-ish trays, fresh rolls, pasta saladand assorted cookies.

The Doo-Wop Daddies will playfrom 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Doo-Wop DaddiesBased in Milwaukee, the Doo-

Wop Daddies capture the demand-ing vocal styles of doo-wop musicwith unsurpassed excellence.That’s only the beginning. TheDaddies don’t merely recreate thisclassic genre, but have redefined itand made it their own 21st centurydoo-wop.

The group’s live shows attainthat ideal unity of masterful per-formance and entertainment.Combining elements of vintage andcutting edge musical technologies,the Daddies produce an excitingtheatrical show that remains faith-ful to the doo-wop style.

The Doo-Wop Daddies’ lineupincludes Mike Sturino, Mike Welch,Ryan Clark, Mark Lansing, TomRiepenhoff, Lee Stephens, LeeWanek and Terry Casey.

ICC planning for a full house for itsNew Year’s Eve party

Doo-Wop Daddies to play after fabulous dinner at this reservations-only event

Doo-Wop Daddies

Members’ ChristmasDinner and Dance setfor Thursday, Dec. 20

than to dance the night away!Come jitterbug, cha cha, rock-androll, electric slide and cupid shuffleyour way into the holidays.

Bake saleImagine the vast array of stun-

ning fresh-baked cakes, cookies,cupcakes and other pastries. Thequality of this absolutely beautifulbake sale is second to none. Youwon’t want to miss this. (See sepa-rate story.)

Reservations neccessaryAdvance paid reservations are

required. The cost for this fantas-tic evening is $20 per member, $35

per non-member. Please use theform accompanying this story tomake your reservations. Makechecks payable to the ItalianCommunity Center.

You may also call 414/223-2180and make your payment with acredit card.

The reservation deadline isThursday, Dec. 13.

The event will begin at 6 p.m.with a half-hour cocktail reception.The dinner and dance are replacingthe regular general membershipmeeting. However, after dinnerand before the entertainmentbegins, there will be a brief busi-ness meeting to inform the mem-bers of future activities.

from page 1ICC General Membership Christmas Dinner & Dance

Reservation Form

Name(s) ____________________________________________________

Address ___________ __________________________________________

City, State, Zip _______________________________________________

Phone No. ________________ Email _____________________________

Number of ICC members attending ________ x $20.00 = $_____________

Number of non-members attending ________ x $35.00 + $_____________

Make check or money order payable to: Italian Community Center. Send this formand your payment to: ICC, Attn.: Membership Christmas Dinner & Dance. 631 E.Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-5916. Reservation deadline: Thursday, Dec. 13 .



Beginning with the next issue(January 2013 edition), The ItalianTimes will be introducing a newmethod of delivery of the newspa-per to its readers.

The Italian Times will continueto be published 11 times annually,including the combined July/Au-gust Festa Italiana issue. Everyissue will be published as anonline edition of the ItalianCommunity Center’s website –www.ICCMilwaukee.com. However,just six of the 11 editions will beprinted and made available formailing to ICC members and forfree public distribution throughour 70 outlets in the GreaterMilwaukee Area.

This action, which wasapproved by the ItalianCommunity Center Board, is beingtaken to save on printing, mailingand delivery costs. Our plan is toproduce print editions carryingdatelines of February, April, June,July/August, October andDecember in 2013.

With the introduction of thisnew plan, we have a special offerto our advertisers. Our plan is tocharge for advertising in the printeditions only. Initially, there willbe no charge for advertising in theonline edition. However, advertis-ers must purchase advertising inthe print edition to receive freeonline edition advertisements.Once we are able to evaluateonline readership, we will be able

to set our online advertising ratesaccordingly. These rates, weexpect, will vary from the printedition advertising rates. However,if they desire, advertisers will beable to purchase combined printand online advertising rates atvery attractive rates.

We will also be offering advert-ing opportunities on the three web-sites under the stewardship of theICC. In addition to the previouslymentioned ICCMilwaukee.com, thetwo other websites arewww.FestaItaliana.com andwww.ItalianConference.com.

Details on this advertising pro-gram need to be ironed out andwill be made available once thework is completed.

Our goal is to retain all of our

regular advertisers and, throughthe worldwide exposure of theonline edition, attract many morenew readers, as well as advertis-ers.

The ICC Board considers TheItalian Times a vital tool for theorganization, its future growth andprosperity and an importantrecord of the contributions of per-sons of Italian descent to our socie-ty.

Persons who may have ques-tions about the new method ofdelivering The Italian Times maycontact me, Tom Hemman, at414/223-2180 or via email at [email protected].

The Italian Times has been anoutgoing publication of the ICCsince June of 1979.

Method of delivery of The ItalianTimes to change with January issue

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Three of the Italian CommunityCenter’s meetings in December arebeing advanced by one week.

The Finance and PersonnelCommittee will meet at 6 p.m. onMonday, Dec. 10. The ICC Boardmeeting will convene at 6 p.m. on

Thursday, Dec. 13. The generalmeeting, which will be a brief partof the annual membershipChristmas dinner and dance, willtake place Thursday, Dec. 20 at 6p.m.

All of these meeting date

changes are being made to ensurethat nothing interferes with mem-bers’ celebrations betweenChristmas and New Year’s.

Since the membership Christ-mas dinner and dance is a specialevent, the $5 buffet dinner will not

be available that night. A story onthe Christmas dinner and dancestarts on page 1. Reservations arerequired for that event. A story onthe new date selected for generalmembership meetings can also befound on page 1.

Three ICC meetings moved up in December


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Get involvedin the Avanti

CommitteeWant to get more involved in

the Italian Community Center?Joining the Avanti Committee is agreat way to start. This group ofyounger ICC members is lookingfor new members for planning fun,culture and family events.

The Avanti Committee isresponsible for many events thatICC members have come to enjoy.These include: La Befana chil-dren’s post-Christmas party on thefirst Saturday of January; the chil-dren’s Easter party; “La Cucina”cooking classes; and wine tastings.

If you want to become active inthe Avanti Committee, you’re invit-ed to attend a meeting at the ICCon Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.

“We look forward to seeingeveryone there,” said Liz Ceraso,ICC director and Avanti member.“If you have any questions, pleaseemail me at [email protected].

‘La Befana’children’s party

will be Jan. 5Rose Anne Ceraso-Fritchie,

representing the Italian Com-munity Center’s Avanti Com-mittee, has advised The ItalianTimes that a post-Christmasparty celebrating the legend ofLa Befana will be held at theICC, at noon, Saturday, Jan. 5,for the youngest children andgrandchildren of ICC members.

Complete details on the eventwill be announced in the nextissue, published in lateDecember.

The gift-bearing witch ofItalian folklore will greet, tellher story and provide gifts toyoungsters, 11 years andyounger.

This will mark the 11th con-secutive year that the ICC hashosted this post-Christmasparty for children.

Deadline set forJanuary issue of

The Italian TimesAll advertising copy, news and

feature stories, letters from thereaders and photographs for publi-cation in the January 2013 issue ofThe Italian Times must be submit-ted to the editor no later thanFriday, Dec. 7.

Materials can be emailed to edi-tor Tom Hemman at them-

[email protected], sent to TheItalian Times, 631 E. Chicago St.,Milwaukee, WI 53202, or droppedoff at the reception desk in theItalian Community Center office.

Your cooperation will insuretimely publication of the newspa-per.

Saint Stephen’sDay is a nationalholiday in Italy

December 26th is the day to honorSan Stefano (Saint Stephen) in Italyand many other countries. The Feast ofSan Stefano is a national holiday inItaly.

San Stefano was one of the earlydisciples who joined the Church ofJerusalem when it was in its infancyfollowing the Ascension of Jesus intoHeaven. He is said to be the firstChristian martyr.

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Dec. 2012 - Part 1 - Italian Times