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HONORARY CONSULATE: MASSIMO PAOLILLO
phone: 480-304-4620 email: [email protected] website: www.italianazhc.org
MEETS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Official Newsletter of The Arizona American Italian Club DECEMBER 2016
My Fellow AAIC Members,
I don’t know if we’re going to see any “one horse open sleighs” this month in Phoenix, but the Holidays are upon us!
November was a great month for the club. Our Thanksgiving dinner was spectacular with over 100 people giving thanks at
the club. Frank, Max and their staff did a fine job with the dinner, Jack Alves performed his Holiday show and everyone
enjoyed the day. And what about the bread??? We are now serving some of the finest Italian bread in Arizona made by
Fabio on Fire. And thanks to Frank, we have a new SALAD BAR on Thursdays and Fridays. It doesn’t get much better than
this. Come out and support YOUR CLUB!
Our new sign is out front thanks to a generous donation by AAIC member, Mike Burns, and thanks to Ron Foss at Global
Signworks (602-819-0461). If you need a sign, call Ron!
I want to thank the Affiliate members Kevin, Doug, Rick and the whole group who put together a charity Horseshoe
tournament in October. They collected over $1600 for a military charity, Dogs on Deployment. A big Grazie goes out to
these guys for their hard work.
Don’t forget to get your tickets now for the club Christmas party and New Year’s Eve party. We’re looking forward to more
great times at the AAIC. On Saturday, January 21st we are hosting not only Party Bingo, but in the big room, “Italian Night
Dinner” with our guests, The National Italian American Bar Association Board members as well as ALL the Italian
organizations in Phoenix. We will have a beautiful Italian dinner and entertainment by…..are you ready…PIETRO
RAINONE and strolling accordion musician, Agostino Figurelli. Tickets will be $30 with a portion going to The Children’s
Hospital. We are expecting some VIP guests as well as all the Italians in our club (and Affiliate members too!). We hope all
the clubs will come together and enjoy the evening. Watch your newsletter for details.
Speaking of Pietro, he will return on Wednesday nights starting January 25th through April 5th. We are now planning our
60th anniversary celebrations the last week of March and culminating with a formal dinner on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Our
club was incorporated on April 15, 1957, so we felt we need to celebrate at the beginning of April. There may even be a
surprise Italian Concert on Saturday, April 8th performed by an Italian musician and his classical pianist who has performed
all over the US as well as Europe, Argentina and South America. They perform Italian songs of the 1960’s (Gino Paoli,
Fabrizio De André, Luigi Tenco, Umberto Bindi, Bruno Lauzi, etc.) Watch for details on these events.
Lastly, in this month’s newsletter you will find a very touching letter from Margaret Ruccolo (see page 7). This wonderful
lady sent this heartwarming letter along with a donation to our scholarship fund. This exemplifies our club, why we
volunteer and donate our time and money. This letter made me very proud to be a part of this club and organization and I
hope you will feel the same.
It’s that time of year, please renew your membership. Save the club the money of mailing our reminder notices, send
your check today.
On behalf of the AAIC Board, we wish you and your family the happiest, safest of Holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year to all!
Warm regards,
Jay Fuller ~ President
DECEMBER 2016 AAIC Newsletter Page 2
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSClub's Main Phone # is
602-944-3090
Operations Telephone Name
Banquets 602-266-2423 Rudy Kwilos
Room Rental
Bar Option 5
Bingo 602-826-1915 Bonnie Johnson
Bocce 602-403-8101 Paul Linderoth
Chaplain 602-266-2988 Gene Gazzola
Office Option 4 Denine/Ardis
Office Fax 602-331-8123
Kitchen option 7 Max Jeffrey
Sickness/Distress [email protected] Kimberly Porfido
Newsletter
Advertising & Layout 602-373-7682 Cheri Brown
email [email protected]
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 602-532-0392 Frank Cucitro
Membership 913-449-2320 Paul Pace
Scholarships 480-861-4903 Paul Castaldo
Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] Carrie Leary
Bylaws Attorney 623-434-3737 Frank Koopman
Bylaws Chairperson 602-524-7935 Dan Brownell
Advertise with us! Your ad will be in the printed version of our monthly newsletter and online. Your ad will also appear on our website, azaiclub.org
Business card Half Page6 issues - $65.00 3 issues - $120.0012 issues - $100.00 6 issues - $230.00
12 issues - $375.001/4 Page3 issues - $70.006 issues - $130.0012 issues - $200.00
This newsletter is distributed to 1000+ members monthly.
Contact the office at 602-944-3090 or Cheri at 602-373-7682
send an email to [email protected] to place your ad in the AAIC newsletter
Deadline is the 20th of the month
prior to the upcoming issue.
Please submit your articles, information, and advertising by the 20th of each month. Email your information to Cheri Brown at [email protected] Elliott is our webmaster. He updates the website and emails the newsletter.
Affiliate
DECEMBER 2016Monthly
Club Meeting
Tuesday, December 20th
7:00 p.m.
AAIC Officers
President Jay Fuller 602-410-0776
Vice President Andy Trotti 602-321-8385
Recording Secretary Tillie Carboun 602-538-3199
Financial Secretary Paul Pace 913-449-2320
Treasurer Dan Brownell 602-524-7935
Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Cucitro 602-531-0392
Trustees
Rosalie Mora, Lynn Coughlan, Joe Di Tommaso,
Lois Schick, Paul Castaldo, Dan Brownell,
Steve Patricola, Richie Canterella
Mary Elizabeth Eiston
Aaron Erusberger
Paricia Hill
RegularFrank Cimorelli
Rachel Jackson
Teresa Sone
Starting with the January 2017 newsletter, to help cut
costs, we will no longer be mailing the newsletter.
They will be available in 3 ways:
1. You can receive them by email 2. You can download
them from the website (www.azaiclub.org) 3. There will be
limited copies available at the bar for pickup.
If for some reason you are not able to retrieve them by
any of these methods, we will accommodate your wishes.
If you fall into this category, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLUB
AND LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR PAUL PACE so he can create a
new list for mailing. Thank you.
Sheila Kruger
Ze Sarich
Robert Pfarr
AAIC 2017 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President-Jay Fuller Vice President-Andy Trotti
Treasurer-Dan Brownell Recording Secretary-
Tillie Carboun Financial Secretary-Paul Pace
Sergeant-of-Arms-Frank Cucitro
TRUSTEES
Rosalie Mora, Lynn Coughlan, Lois Schick,
Joe Di Tommaso, Richie Cantarella,
Steve Patricola, Jim Parisella
DECEMBER 2016 AAIC Newsletter Page 3
CHARITY NEWS…High Tea was a great success, congratulations to Carole Fuller and her helper, Lynne Coughlan for
doing a great job. It was a lot of fun & good food thanks to Frank Cucitro and Max. Our charity for this event was the Sojourner
Care for Abused Women & Men. We are sending them $308. Don’t forget the Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday,
December 4th. We will be adopting a family or two from Maggie’s Place for Christmas. Please pick up an angel from our
Christmas tree. Thanks for your generosity. Rosalie Mora - Chairperson for Charity
SICKNESS & DISTRESS…Marge Lavoy passed away on 11/17/16. May she rest in peace. Bob Freda was in the hospital but
is improving and should now be home. Sal Tasilla is at John C Lincoln North Mountain, room 223-1, to call or visit.
Peter McKinn IV had surgery on his right ankle on November 18th and is home recovering. Larry Coughlan is ill.
Enrico Orsini’s wife, Terry’s, brother passed away. Agnieszka Gumbowski’s father had a stroke. Agnieszka is in Poland with
her family. Her father is doing okay, but a lot of rehab ahead. Patrick Lubrano was in the hospital but is
now at home. Bill Stuart’s father is now in hospice. Prayers for him.
Healing, comfort and peace to all of our members, their families and loved ones.
God bless you and yours.
For any Sickness and Distress-Please email Kimberly Porfido at: [email protected]
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DECEMBER 2016 AAIC Newsletter Page 4
BIG SCREEN TV
for all your
FOOTBALL GAMES
Check with Kathy Anderson
(602.301.9761) as to what’s going on for
football and other sporting events.
Check out the football schedule, grab a
buddy and come to “OUR HOUSE” to
watch the game on our BIG SCREEN TV.
We’ve got the games, cheapooo drinks &
friendship. Cheer for your team and make it
a habit. Just bring the excitement.
AAIC Kitchen Access In order to maintain the integrity of the Club's kitchen and to ensure the safety of all staff, members and guests, no persons other than on-duty kitchen staff and on-duty kitchen volunteers are permitted in the kitchen. Anyone needing to speak with a member of the kitchen staff or an on-duty kitchen volunteer may do so in the dining room. Although we want all members and guests to feel 'at home' at the Club, this does not include entry to the kitchen. Please remember, our kitchen is regulated and inspected by the County Health Department as is any other restaurant you may patronize. Safety and cleanliness are top priorities.Thank you for your understanding. ~ Frank Cucitro, Kitchen Manager
Thursday is Ladies’ Nightat The Club
Drink specials for all the ladies:
Your well drinks are $2.00. It’s your night
ladies. Make Thursday Night your new night
to start the weekend off right.
Love ta have ya.
Remember: "If you hear any noise, it ain't da
boyz...It's Ladies Night"...
Enjoy your night ladies.
s’
AAIC Children’s Christmas PartySunday, December 4th
11:00am - 3:00pm
Santa & Mrs. Claus and their trustee Elf will be there…Lunch and gifts for the little ones
It’s going to be a great party!
DECEMBER 2016 AAIC Newsletter Page 5
BOCCE NEWS…Fall League is nearly over. Awards Dinner will be Thursday, December 22.
Sign-ups for the Winter League are now being taken. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the bar area. New
Members of Bocce League, please leave your contact information on sign-up page.
The officers for 2017 are as follows:
Paul Linderoth - President Paul Castaldo - Vice President
Carole Linderoth - Secretary Greg Giannantonio - Treasurer
Guy Porto - Sergeant at arms
The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 6th at 7 p.m.
Wednesday morning bocce starts at 9:30 as of December 7th.
LETS PLAY BOCCE! Paul Linderoth, President, AAIC Bocce League
ARMED FORCES BREAKFAST
Set for Sunday, December 18th starting @ 10:30AM.
Any military personnel: active, veterans, and family members
are invited to come & enjoy a casual morning.
Get your own group together,
order breakfast at the bar and settle in anywhere you’d like.
It’s your morning. Enjoy “THE CLUB”!
We’d love to have you!
If you’re a New Member (or not)Take advantage of a discounted dental plan we offer @ “THE CLUB”.
Call SAVON DENTAL PLAN @ 602.841.3494 for all information to join and receive discounted dental service.
This is an added benefit for being a member of the AAIC, so don’t miss out.
Welcome to BINGO CENTRAL…We’ve had Bingo at the same location for almost 50 years, with AAIC members
getting a nice $5.00 off their buy-in every time you play. Just show your membership card.
(It's time to renew for 2017. Don't miss out). We also have FREQUENT PLAYER CARDS &
BINGO GIFT CERTIFICATES. BINGO is played: (1) Wednesday @ 6:30PM (Enjoy PASTA & BINGO that night. Grab a beeeutiful pasta meal & hopefully grab some cash), (2) Friday @ 6:30 PM & (3) Sun @ 1:00 PM, with each session paying out a huge $2997.00… Play 20 games for $18 with the last 3 games paying $249 each, with our Large Picture Frame paying out $400.00. Our popular
progressive Bonus JACKPOT Game starts out at $1000 and goes up $300 each week until it is won with a consolation prize of $500. **On November 3rd we paid out an outrageous JACKPOT of $3100 to one player. That’s a bunch of macaroni my friends.….. Don’t forget we play PARTY BINGO once a month, which is our MOST POPULAR MONTHLY EVENT; however, there is No Party Bingo in December so you can enjoy your Christmas. Watch for our next Party Bingo on January 21st)
This is it!…Beginning with the January 2017 newsletter we will no longer be mailing the newsletter.
Please sign up to receive yours via email, stop by the Club and pick it up, or go to our website and view/print it.THANK [email protected]
DECEMBER 2016 AAIC Newsletter Page 6
Pay your 2017 MEMBERSHIP DUES
$50 for Non-Italian A!liate $100 for Non-Italian A!liate Married Couple
$70 for Voting Italian Member $105 for Voting Italian Member and Spouse
Mail a check to: AAIC Membership • 7509 North 12th Street • Phoenix, AZ 85020
Please mail you dues in and save the club the cost of mailing a reminder,or you can pay your bartender.
DECEMBER 2016 AAIC Newsletter Page 7
DECEMBER 2016 AAIC Newsletter Page 8
2017 MEDICARE
OPEN ENROLLMENT IS HERE
Call or email me at 602-692-7790 [email protected]
Vivian Schiliro - Owner/Agent
Medicare can be
confusing and
complicated.
I'm a licensed
Insurance Agent and
here to help Club members understand
their options. Let’s get together and
pick a plan that’s right for you. The AAIC is now serving authentic wood fired
Italian bread made locally by “Fabio on Fire”.
Check out his website at www.FabioOnFire.com
R e t u r n s
SaturdayJanuary !"st
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DECEMBER 2016 AAIC Newsletter Page 9
L I T T L E T O N R O O F I N G S E R V I C E S , L L CArizona's Roofing Contractors for over 25 years
Always Free Estimates CALL US TODAY!
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
DECEMBER 2016 AAIC Newsletter Page 10
Prescott Vacation Cabin Rental
call Linda Taylor • 602-828-8818
Come to The Club and watch
your favorite sports game.
We’ve got plenty of big screen
TVs, great food, drinks & friends.
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Monthly Club Meeting
7:00 p.m.
December 2016
New Year’s Even Party
6:30pm
See page 7 for details
Breakfast at the Bar9:30 - 2:00 p.m.
BINGO1:00 p.m.
Breakfast at the Bar9:30 - 2:00 p.m.Armed Forces
Breakfast @ 10:30
BINGO1:00 p.m.
BINGO 6:30pm
Fish Fry to order
Beef Brisket w/Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Chicken Stroganoff,
Baked Salmon, Pasta w/Marinara Sauce, Veggies,
Soup, Salad BarToucan Eddy
Breakfast at the Bar9:30 - 2:00 p.m.
BINGO1:00 p.m.
Pasta BarVegetable Lasagna,
Shrimp Scampi,
Spaghetti,
Marinara & Meatballs,
Salad
Rossi Ross
Pasta BarBaked Ziti, Clams and
Mussels in White Wine &
Garlic, Spaghetti,
Marinara & Meatballs,
Salad
Rossi Ross
BINGO at 6:30pm
DINNER
5:30pm to 8:00pm
DINNER6:00pm to 8:00pm
Open BOCCE @ 9:30amPASTA BAR
5:30pm to 8:00pm
AAIC Christmas Party
get your tickets today$15 (see pg 6)
entertainment by Hank “Buz”
Schrader
Bocce Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Merry Christmas
BINGO 6:30pm
Fish Fry to order
Pot Roast, Mashed
Potatoes & Gravy,
Vegetable Lasagna,
Poached Salmon, Pasta w/
Marinara Sauce, Veggies,
Soup, Salad Bar
The Street Life Band
BINGO at 6:30pm
Fish Fry to order
Beef Brisket w/Mashed
Potatoes & Gravy, Chicken
Stroganoff, Baked Salmon,
Pasta w/Marinara Sauce,
Veggies, Soup, Salad Bar
The Breeze Band
Fried Chicken, Baked Ham, Sautéed Salmon,
Pasta w/Marinara Sauce, Rice, Sweet
Potatoes, Veggies, Soup &Salad Bar
BINGO at 6:30pm
Fish Fry to order
Roast Pork w/Baked
Apple, Chicken Florentine,
Sautéed Sole, Veggies,
Soup, Salad Bar
Thomas Oliver & Hotfooot
Pasta BarSausage & Peppers,
Lasagna, Spaghetti,
Marinara & Meatballs,
Salad
Rossi Ross
Pasta BarChicken Alfredo, Stuffed
Shells, Spaghetti,
Marinara & Meatballs,
Salad
Rossi Ross
BINGO at 6:30pm
BINGO at 6:30pm
BINGO at 6:30pm
BINGO at 6:30pm
Roast Beef, Charbroiled Chicken Breast, Baked
Tilapia, Pasta w/Marinara Sauce,
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Veggies, Soup,
Salad Bar
Roast Turkey w/Stuffing, Short Ribs,
Sautéed Trout, Pasta w/Marinara Sauce,
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Veggies, Soup,
Salad Bar
BINGO at 6:30pm
Fish Fry to order
Chicken Cordon Bleu,
Roast Strip Loin of Beef,
Frog Legs Picatta, Pasta
w/Marinara Sauce, Soup,
Salad Bar
Sausage, Peppers & Onions in Marinara
Sauce, Cheese Ravioli, Chicken Cordon Bleu,
Blackened Tilapia, Veggies, Soup,
Salad Bar
Prime Rib, Sautéed Clams, Chicken, Beef
and Pork Skewers, Pasta w/Marinara Sauce,
Baked Potato, Veggies, Soup, Salad Bar
Children’s Christmas Party
11:00am-3:00pm
DECEMBER 2016Arizona American Italian Club7509 North 12th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85020
602-944-3090 office602-331-8123 [email protected]
