The Floridian - Order Sons of Italy in America

The FloridianTHE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 2011Editor: Maddie McNealSTATE PRESIDENT EDWARD MOTTOLA, JR’s MESSAGEBrothers and Sisters All:Thank you for placing your confidence in me by re-electing me as president of our Grand Lodge of Florida. I wish to thank allofficers who served in the previous administration for your dedicated service to our beloved order. Together, with our newlyelected line officers and trustees and with the never ending input from all our filial lodge presidents, we will continue to move theGrand Lodge of Florida in a positive direction.To all our filial lodge presidents: this administration exists to serve you and themembers of your lodge. Over the next two years, you, the grand council, musthave direct input on all matters that we will be addressing. Your state officers andthe grand council must join together to produce programs that will not only benefitour membership, but will give everyone good reasons for being a member of ourorder. “But, we always did it this way” is long gone. It’s approaching 2012 and wemust move with the times. “To get something you never had, you must dosomething you never did.”Words haven’t been written that can express the thanks and love that our beautifulmembers have shared with me. Thank you for your phone calls, cards and mostimportantly, your prayers when I became ill in July. Although I’m confined to homethrough August, I’m getting back to my old self s each day passes. You made myday.On behalf of the membership of the Grand Lodge of Florida, I thank our NationalDelegates for representing our Grand Lodge in a most professional manner at the recent National Convention held in Orlando.Sister Carolyn Cianciotta sat in for your president and I thank her for making our delegation shine. Several National Officershave contacted me to let me know how well our delegates performed. To top everything off, I’m most happy to report thatBrother Mark DeNunzio was elected as a National Trustee. He has worked tirelessly for our Grand Lodge and will be a welcomeaddition as a National Officer. Good luck Brother Mark!Please remember our following brothers and sisters who also have medical problems and can use our prayers for a speedyrecovery: Salvatore D’Alessandro, Angela Harrington and Tina Piasio.SEMPRE AVANTI, Edward Mottola, Jr. State PresidentTHE FLORIDIAN/September 20111 | P a g e

HYATT GRAND CYPRESS HOTELORLANDO, FLORIDASeated: John and RoseMarie Boniello, Vincenza DiLiberti, Carolyn CianciottaStanding: Bill Zuppa, Antoinette Caporice, Dr. Mark DeNunzio, Dino DiLiberti, Tony CianciottaTHE FLORIDIAN/September 20112 | P a g e

NATIONAL CONVENTION REPORTSubmitted by Dr. Mark DeNunzio, National TrusteeMonday August 8th was the first plenary session. The biggest news of the day was that the Article 110 inquiries into thevote to allow the National President to serve 2 consecutive terms was not needed as the issue was researched andalthough a motion was made to limit the President to one term it was never passed and adopted.The true convention started Tuesday. Acting Grand Lodge President Carolyn Cianciotta gave a wonderful welcomingspeech to the delegates in attendance. Dino DiLiberti came all the way from Tampa to sing the Italian National Anthem tohelp open the convention. These two individuals certainly represented the Grand Lodge of Florida extremely impressively.During the session the minutes of the previous convention were corrected to include that at the 2009 Convention theassembly voted to limit the national conventions starting with the 2013 convention to 5 consecutive days. ActingPresident of PA John Foradora stated that the minutes as presented should at least have every motion made and votedon by the assembly. The Chair agreed and will try to have improved minutes available.Supreme Lodge budget was presented with a recommendation for a $1.00 per year increase for both 2013 and 2014.Much discussion about the effects on Local Lodges and retention of members. Finally a compromise was suggested andan increase of only $.50 per year in 2013 and 2014 was voted on by the Convention and passed by a significant margin.Most notably the delegations from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania voted against the compromise package.There was much discussion both in committee and on the convention floor of Pennsylvania's proposal for the 2013convention to be in Philadelphia. The supporters of the Philadelphia convention made the points that travel for those fromthe Northeast would be easier and also the airport in Philadelphia would be cheaper to fly to than the other site proposed,Bonita Springs, FL. Also, the advantages of being able to walk to attractions in Philadelphia was a plus. The parkingsituation in Philadelphia was a minus because it will cost about $20 a day for parking in Phil. while parking is free at theHyatt in Bonita Springs. The meal plans for both hotels were comparable as were the give backs in the form of free suitesand upgrades. In the end the assembly voted for a Phil convention.Bylaws-There were very few states that submitted bylaw changes for their Grand Lodges. Florida had by far the most. Most ofthe other states bylaws were approved with the exception of those trying to have e-mail used for notification. The Floridabylaws not involving e-mail were all approved. The bylaw regarding distribution of the Floridian using e-mail and web sitewas approved. All the other bylaws that were submitted were disapproved. The National Orator will be working onchanges to the Supreme Bylaws to allow e-mail so I feel that it would be worthwhile to resubmit our e-mail bylaws nextconvention.CSJ meeting was mostly about budget items. The CSJ is an independent arm of OSIA and has its own 501c(3)designation as a registered charitable organization. It receives most of its funding from the Supreme Lodge. There arevery few donations to the CSJ and they do not have a fund raising event. It was suggested that by moving the CSJ backin with the Supreme Lodge would save accounting and administrative costs. This idea will be explored further. Presentlythe CSJ receives $1.50 per member per year to operate. Many of the operating expenses are calculated as being apercentage of the costs paid by the Supreme Lodge for instance rent, office personnel salaries, website, insurance, etc.These expenses leave little for specific CSJ programs. The Chairman of CSJ Santina Hammerle from NY is trying tostrengthen this committee and will be seeking more funds to implement programs. She is also trying to better organizethe Grand Lodges CSJ directors to improve communication and advance the committee programs.The National raffle with tickets being sold for $50 each was a moderate success. Approximately 1100 tickets were sold.The winner was a local lodge from California which received a prize of $9000, somewhat less than was anticipated but afigure that was included on the tickets if a sufficient amount were not sold. There were 10 other $1000 prizes awardedduring the Saturday Marconi Dinner.The Convention delegation approved a membership recruitment program that will offer gift incentives for sponsoring newdues paying members. There will be 3 levels of prizes for recruiting 2, 4, and 6 members. Also for each new member theybring into the Sons of Italy the sponsoring member's name will be entered into a raffle for a trip to Italy. The program isslated to run from Jan 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. More details will be forthcoming from the National Office.THE FLORIDIAN/September 20113 | P a g e

Elections will be held for the office of State Orator, GrandLodge of Florida, Order Sons of Italy in America onSaturday, October 1, 2011, starting at 9:00 AM. Theelection will be held at the Grand Lodge of Florida StateMeetings held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, AltamonteSprings, FL. Only members of the Grand Council areeligible to vote in this election. Any lodge memberrepresenting their respective lodge president mustsubmit written notice from the respective presidentindicating their president authorizes this replacement inhis or her absence.Duly elected state delegates at the State 2011Convention are eligible to run for the Orator position.They need not be present to be nominated and elected,but must send a letter to the State Recording Secretaryindicating they will accept the nomination.THE FLORIDIAN/September 20114 | P a g e

STATE OFFICERS2011 –2013PRESIDENT: Edward Mottola, Jr…………………………….…18281 Fresh Lake Way, Boca Raton, FL 334981 st VICE PRESIDENT: Angela Harrington……………….……5438 NW 45 th Way, Coconut Creek, FL 330732 nd VICE PRESIDENT: Carolyn Cianciotta..…………….…...20 Cypress Avenue, St. Cloud, FL 34769IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Dennis Piasio………….…..5187 Woodstone Circle East, Lake Worth, FL 33463ORATOR: OPEN…………..……………….……………………….FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Alice Russell.………………..……2492 Lake Helen Osteen Road, Deltona, FL 32738TREASURER: Anthony Cianciotta…………………….………..20 Cypress Avenue, St. Cloud, FL 34769RECORDING SECRETARY: June Vander Wyden.……...….10 Lakeshore Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037CORRESPODING SECRETARY: Tina Piasio…………….……..5187 Woodstone Circle East, Lake Worth, FL 33463Tele: 561-479-2096 Cell: 561-706-0730E-mail: Dook711@aol.comTele: 954-360-0551 Fax: 954-360-9580E-mail: chan538@aol.comTele: 407-892-4266E-mail: Carolyn@cianciotta.comTele: 561-641-1643 Fax: 561-641-1890E-mail: dpiasio@aol.comCell: 386-532-9653 Fax: 386-574-9200E-mail: ARussell13@cfl.rr.comTele: 407-892-4266E-mail: tonycianci@embarqmail.comTele: 305-393-3442E-mail: vanderwydenj@yahoo.comTele: 561-641-1643 Cell: 561-635-0432Fax: 561-641-1890E-mail: tpiasio@aol.comSTATE TRUSTEESREGION IREGION IIREGION IIIREGION IVREGION VREGION VIREGION VIIREGION VIIIREGION IXThomas Bollenbacher, 2732 Sealark Lane, Milton, FL 32583 850-995-7487 thomasmb@mchsi.comMike Carmolingo, 3126 Shallow Ford Street, Deltona, FL 32738 407-330-1811 mickey919@yahoo.comGus Guadagnino, 1539 Fayetteville Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609, 352-686-5984 gusguadagnino@gmail.comAntoinette Ruggeri, 304 Waterside St., Pt. Charlotte, FL 914-979-8621 sxygranny@comcast.comRocco Cafaro, 1926 Thornwood Dr., Palm Bay, FL 32909 321-327-3417 rcafaro78@hotmail.comSam Pittaro, 2886 Fernley Drive East #80, West Palm Bch, FL 33415 Osiasam@bellsouth.comJeanette D‟Alessandro, 3781 NW 35 th St., Coconut Creek, FL 33066 954-969-9064 silkiesal@att.netMark Gregorio, 2285 Dumfries Circle East, Jacksonville, FL 32246 904-928-9167 gregorio05@comcast.netMarlene Capdevila, 5705 Clouds Peak Dr., Lutz, FL 33558 813-265-1969 mcapedevilla99@msn.comPAST PRESIDENTSFrank Castellano3108 West Nassau StreetTampa, FL 33607813-876-4946RoseMarie BonielloEmeritus1004 Golf Valley DriveApopka, FL 32712407-814-1230Grace Campisi Maroccia3301 Corona StreetTampa, FL 33629813-839-3249Sal D’Alessandro3781 NW 35 th StreetCoconut Creek, FL 33066954-969-9064THE FLORIDIAN/September 20115 | P a g e

NATIONALTRUSTEE: Dr. Mark DeNunzioDELEGATES: Edward Mottola, Jr., Bill Zuppa, Antoinette Caporice, Tony Cianciotta, Angela HarringtonARBITRATION COMMISSIONAl Greco, Millie Gasperoni, Joe Dente, Paul Milano, Nate RivaldoSTANDING COMMITTEESAlzheimers……………………………………………………………Autism………………………………………………………………..Vincenza DiLiberti, H: 727-447-6890Marilyn Pezzillo, H: 321-729-6987By-Laws & Resolutions…………………………………………. Robert Berardi, H: 407-654-8262, C: 321-230-3953Calendar Chairman………………………………………………. Bernard DiGiovanni, H: 772-344-0134Cancer Society…………………………………………………….. Jeanette D‟Alessandro, H: 954-969-9064Convention………………………………………………………….. Edward Mottola Jr., H: 561-479-2096, F: 561-883-0199Cookbook I…………………………………………………………. Vincenza DiLiberti, H: 727-447-6890Cookbook II………………………………………………………… Angela Harrington, H: 954-360-0551Cooley‟s Anemia………………………………………………….. Karen DiGiovanni, H: 772-344-0134CPA……………………………………………………………………. Michael Pender, H: 941-366-2983Deputy Program – East Coast………………………………. Bernard DiGiovanni, H: 772-344-0134Deputy Program – West Coast……………………………… Dr. Mark DeNunzio, C: 850-221-8510Education……………………………………………………………. Edward Mottola, Jr., H: 561-479-2096, F: 561-883-0199Floridian Editor…………………………………………………….Floridian Ad Program……………………………………………Maddie McNeal, H: 850-609-6077, C: 850-259-0292Dr. Mark DeNunzio, C: 850-221-8510Historian……………………………………………………………… Rose Marie Boniello, H: 407-814-1230, O: 954-771-2445“Italian Americans of the 20 th Century”…………………. Eva Mottola, H: 561-479-2096, F: 561-883-0199Italian Culture & Studies………………………………………. Mildred Cooper, 727-787-3344Legal Counsel……………………………………………………… Kenneth Doerr, H: 941-366-0115Liability Insurance……………………………………………….. Angela Harrington, H: 954-360-0551Meetings…………………………………………………………….. Edward Mottola, Jr., H: 561-479-2096Membership & New Lodge Retention…………………….. Dennis Piasio, H: 561-641-1643, C: 561-635-0432Pins & Regalia……………………………………………………… Nate Rivaldo, H: 772-878-0135President‟s Cabinet………………………………………………. Joseph Dente, H: 561-381-3329Public Relations……………………………………………………. Edward Mottola, Jr., H: 561-479-2096, F: 561-883-0199Scholarships………………………………………………………… Eva Mottola, Jr., H: 561-479-2096, F: 561-883-0199Social Justice (CSJ)………………………………………………. John DiMola, H: 772-871-6480Ways & Means………………………………………………....... Dennis Piasio, H: 561-641-1643, C: 561-635-0432Website………………………………………………………………. Bill Zuppa, C: 850-585-3166, F: 850-581-1934World Trade Center (WTC) ………………………………….. Sal D‟Alessandro, H: 954-969-9064THE FLORIDIAN/September 20116 | P a g e

ALZHEIMER’SVincenza DiLiberti, ChairHearing a diagnosis of Alzheimer‟smust be a devastatingpronouncement knowing in yourheart there is nothing on earth thatcan change it or even cure it. Thishappened to “Richard” who lives inCalifornia; “this rocked my world,”he said. Knowing the progressioncould be either slow or at a steadypace, Richard decided to do all thethings he had put off doing formany years.In addition, to keep himselffocused he has been in contactand receives support from theAlzheimer‟s Association on both alocal level and from national headquarters. Also,since he is in the early stages of the disease, theAlzheimer‟s Association has designated him anadvocate and has sent him to lobby in bothSacramento, CA and Washington,D.C. on behalf of funding forAlzheimer‟s research and care.The support he has received andgives to those also inflicted withthis dreadful disease has givenRichard the ability to give a voiceto all those with early stages ofAlzheimer‟s. One assumes thisdisease afflicts elderly people,when in truth there is no agedistinction. Richard is in the primeof his life at 48 years old but yethe knows he will never mentallyknow old age.Even though his Alzheimer‟s has restricted him atsome point, he still feels a passion for life – for livinglife to the fullest and doing all he can to supportthose individuals like himself.“While I am still able, I want to articulate and give voice to what it is like to walk inThese shoes and let people know that given this diagnosis, we are capable ofcontributing to the world around us.Please listen to our voices – individually and collectively.”Stay well and remember to tell those dear to you how much you love them, VincenzaVISIT OUR WEBSITESNATIONAL: osia.orgGRAND LODGE OF FLORIDA: www.osiaflorida.orgTHE FLORIDIAN/September 20117 | P a g e

CANCERJeanette D’Alesssandro, ChairLet me begin by thanking President Mottola forallowing me the opportunity to serve asChairperson for this committee which has probablyaffected most of us or our families. It is hoped thatour contributions may have helped our researchersget closer to a remedy for this deadly disease,cancer.My humble thanks to all Lodge Presidents whopresented donations on behalf of their Lodgemembers at every council meeting the past twoyears.As a "breast cancer survivor," I centered my firstreport on it. Women who take aspirin after theircancer goes into remission are about 50% likely tohave a recurrence or die from the diseaseaccording to an ongoing Nurse Health Study at theBrigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. OCVAX,an experimental vaccine designed to "teach" theimmune system to kill cancer cells, may offer somehope for the future.Another topic was "Colorectal Cancer." Regularscreening is the most powerful weapon forpreventing colorectal cancer. Most people have nosymptoms of the disease so screening is veryimportant especially if there is a family history ofthe disease. When polyps are detected early, theycan be removed and lower your risk. It takes 10 to15 years for them to develop into cancer. The keyto screening is finding the cancer early when it ishighly curable.Another type is "Oral Cancer" which falls into thehead and neck category. This cancer is largely alifestyle disease since the majority of cases arerelated to tobacco and alcohol use. If you are aman, you have twice the risk of developing oralcancer, and ifyou smoke anddrink, the risk is15 times greater.Found at earlystages, oralcancer has an 80to 90% survivalrate.For all types ofcancer, it is mostimportant to seeka second opinion.Your doctorwon't mind and most welcome one. A diagnosis ofcancer can be scary and a treatment planconfusing, thus another opinion is very helpful in atreatment plan.What is cancer? The body has millions of livingcells, grow, divide and die in an orderly way. In theearly years, normal cells allow a person to grow. Inadults, cells divide only to replace worn outdamaged cells. Cancer begins when cells start togrow out of control and form tumors. Not alltumors are cancer, they are called benign.It is hoped that my reports have been helpful inunderstanding this dreadful disease. Most of theinformation in my reports are studies at theBrigham and Woman's Hospital in Boston; OngoingNurses Health Studies; American Cancer Society,phone 1-800-ACS-2345 and newspaper andmagazine articles. Our goal is to eliminate the wordCancer from our vocabulary.My thanks for all members who have madedonations the past two years.THE FLORIDIAN/September 20118 | P a g e

CALENDAR PROGRAM - CONVENTION REPORTBernard DiGiovanni, ChairWelcome brothers and sisters to the June 2011 Grand Lodge of Florida Convention.My name is Bernard DiGiovanni and I am, and have been, the Chairman of theCalendar Program for the last 6 years. What is the calendar program? It is one ofmany things that the Grand Lodge of Florida does that helps the local lodges, itsmembers, and of course the Grand Lodge as well. It is an 11X17 annual calendarwith a three digit number in the lower left hand corner. That number, if you own it,and when it is the same as the evening cash three Florida Lottery number makesyou a winner. What do you win? Each day of the month and for all 12 months (Febto the following Jan) there is printed a dollar value which is the amount you wouldreceive if you owned the calendar with the winning three digit number. Prizes rangefrom $50.00 to $1000.00. Are you with me so far?You do not have to monitor the daily number as that is what they pay me the bigbucks for. I have a list of all the lodges that have calendars for sale and includedwith that list is the names of the owners when they purchase those calendars. I monitor the daily numbers and send outa check to the lucky winners. In many cases they are surprised when they receive the check in the mail.The Calendar Program normally sells for $50.00 for the year, but if you act right now, as of July 1 st the calendars go onsale for only $35.00. This is a bargain as there are 7 months left in the program with the big prizes yet to come. On July4 th the prize is $500, Columbus Day and Christmas the prize is $1000, and New Years its $500. In that span of time thereare nine $100 prizes as well as all the other days when the prize is $50. I like to call this program a win, win game wherethe local lodges, its members and the Grand Lodge of Florida come out winners. The local Lodge members win, whenthey buy a calendar, having a three digit number for 365 days of the year and have a chance of winning more than onceduring the year. Your local Lodge wins because when you buy a calendar your local Lodge gets credit for the sale and atthe end of the year the money left over after expenses is divided among the Lodges that participated in the program viathe number of calendars bought by it members and friends. An example: In the year 2010 we had enough money leftover in the program to give each Lodge $18.00 for every calendar sold. One Lodge sold enough calendars that year toreceive over $1,000.00. Now I ask you, what Lodge could not use that kind of money for so little effort and for bringing agame of chance to its members who if they are anything like my members, love a game of chance? So if your officers arenot hounding you to buy a calendar ask them how come? And if you are an officer and haven‟t exposed your Lodge tothis win, win game I just happen to have some extra 2011 calendar‟s with me and would be glad to give you some totake back to your Lodge. So see me at the end of this meeting or at any time up until Sunday morning and I will behappy to welcome you to our game.THE FLORIDIAN/September 20119 | P a g e

COOLEY’S ANEMIAKaren DiGiovanni, ChairThe Grand Lodge of Florida together with the Supreme Lodge aregenerous philanthropists and have concentrated their efforts onAlzheimer‟s, Cooley‟s anemia, Cancer and just recently Autism. I havebeen the Chairperson for the Cooley‟s anemia Foundation for 3 years andhave a personal interest in this cause as my husband had a cousin whohad Cooley‟s anemia and died before puberty. This was the future forthese children many years ago. Today people with thalassemia can enjoyand live normal lives. A recent study examined pregnancy in women withthalassemia, an area of increasing interest in the Thalassemia community.The study examined 58 pregnancies among 47 women with thalassemiamajor and 17 pregnancies in women with thalassemia intermedia at fourcenters in Italy. The study reports that conception was spontaneous in allof those with thalassemia intermedia; among those with thalassemiamajor induced ovulation was required in 33 of the women.According to the study 91% of the pregnancies among thalassemia major patients resulted in live births (45single births, 5 sets of twins, one set of triplets). Women with thalassemia intermedia who had never beentransfused or who had only minimal transfusion prior to pregnancy were found to be a risk of severe anemia iftransfusions were required during pregnancy. Of the 17 Pregnancies in thalassemia intermidia 15 resulted inlive births.The study concludes that provided a multidisciplinary team is available, pregnancy is possible, safe and usuallyhas a favorable outcome in patients with thalassemia. Unfortunately there was nothing in the report of thebirths and whether they contacted thalassemia from the pregnancy. But the fact that women with thalassemialive to give birth is in its self a wonderful advance that was made possible because of your generosity and theleadership of the Order Sons of Italy in America. Thank you for your continued willingness to give.John and RoseMarie Boniello in memory ofour Son, John G. Boniello IITHE FLORIDIAN/September 201110 | P a g e

MILANMildred Cooper, Italian Cultural ChairClockwise: View of the city with the Royal Palace and the Torre Velasca in the background, Duomo of Milan, San Siro stadium, the interior of theGalleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the Teatro alla ScalaIt is interesting to note thatwhile other major cities in Italyrely on the past, Milan looks tothe future. This city is thecapital of the region of Lombardyand of the province of Milan.Although the city was badlydamaged by Allied bombingsduring World War II, it becamethe main hub of the ItalianResistance. After the war, alongwith an economic growth, itattracted many immigrants notonly from southern Italy but alsoabroad. In fact, 15.2% ofMilan‟s population is foreignborn. There is a district“Milanese Chinatown” in the areaaround Via Paola Sorpi, ViaBramante, Via Messina and ViaRosmina. One third of all Filipinos in Italy live in Milan.The city remains one of Europe‟s main transportation andindustrial locales. It is the 10 th most important center forbusiness and finance. The city‟s workers have thehighest average income rates in Italy and is the world‟s12 th most expensive to live in.Milan is recognized as a world fashion and design capitalwith a major influence in commerce, industry, music,sports, literature, art and media. Fashion houses andshops are found along Via Monte Napoleone and theGalleria Vittorio Emanuele in the Piazza Duomo. ThePiazza Duomo is reputed to be the world‟s oldestshopping mall. Several clothing labels such as Valentino,Armani, Versace, Gucci, Prada and Dolce and Gabbanaare headquartered there making it a serious competitorto Paris‟ century long status as the world‟s haute coutureor high fashion.As for performing arts, La Scala has hosted the premieresof numerous operas such as: Nabucco by GiuseppeVerdi, La Giaconda by Amilcare Ponchielli, MadameButterfly by GiacomoPuccini, Turandot byGiacomo Puccini, and morerecently, Teneke by FabioVacchi.Most of Milan‟s populationis Catholic. It is the seat ofthe Roman CatholicArchdiocese of Milan.There is a differencehowever in how the religionis practiced. Their Catholicrite is known as theAmbrosian Rite or (Italian:Rito ambrosiano) whichvaries slightly from theRoman. Some of thedifferences are in theCanons for Easter andLent, the colour of theliturgical vestments, the particular use of incense,marriage form, office for the dead, baptism by immersionand in the calendar. The church bells use a peculiartechnique. The liturgical music does not use theGregorian chant, but the official Ambrosian chant whichwas established earlier than the Gregorian.Now for the future the city is undergoing a wide urbanrenewal. Plans include an addition to the Teatro allaScala. The new quarter Santa Giulia and the Porto Nuovaproject in the Garibaldi-Rebubblica zone. These workswill change the skyline of Milan which will no longer bedominated by the Duomo and the Pirelli Tower. Milan willhost Expo 2015 as a renewed city in the wake of thismodernization.Milan is home to two world famous football (soccer)teams: A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano, as wellas Italy‟s most successful basketball team: OlimpiaMilano.Milan is served by three international airports…so why notplan to visit this multi faceted, beautiful city!THE FLORIDIAN/September 201111 | P a g e

COOKBOOK IVincenza DiLiberti, Cookbook I ChairI‟m sure all who received their Spring issue of the OSIA “ItalianAmerica Magazine,” noticed the ad we featured for Cookbook 1; eventhough there was some stiff competition with bigger and betteradvertisements, orders still came in from all over the U.S. for ourfabulous “Preserving Our Italian Heritage Cookbook.”Just like everything else, the economy has taken its toll on theoutside/mail order sales of Cookbook 1. However, with the help of theads in the “Italian America Magazine,” I hope more people will come torealize what a wonderful book this is and the treasure of recipes itcontains.Another ad is scheduled for the Summer issue with the hope that it toowill encourage many more people to enjoy this book.Orders have also been arriving from our dedicated Florida lodges whosell these outstanding cookbooks as a fundraising opportunity; they also realize the importance of the sale of thesecookbooks which strengthen the Florida Sons of Italy Foundation and assist Florida graduates through scholarships.And remember, for all your lodge COOKBOOK I orders of a case or more, at the low cost of only $5/bk plus shippingand handling, please contact me at (727) 447-6890 or by e-mail: vincenzad@verizon.net............................................A very special THANK YOU to our “FLORIDIAN FRIENDS”Benefactors, Patrons, Donors, Sponsors and Boosters who made donations to:“THE FLORIDIAN”Maddie McNeal, EditorBENEFACTOR - $200PATRON - $100Ed & Eva MottolaDONOR - $50Greg BianchiniSPONSOR - $25Chuck & Angela HarringtonBill & Marilyn PezzilloEd & Maddie McNealCarmella NollRichard Blum & Serafina DamianaAlice RussellElinor Marie ScafiddiPauline ParkerBernard & Karen DiGiovanniBOOSTER - $10Mildred CooperBill & Gloria WalkerTheresa AroJanice BaroneIn Memory of Sam BaroneVictor BiancardiMike CarmolingoDenning CiapettiMichael CloutierWalter & Brenda DeLucaRose DeMarcoTom & Mary FarinaGerald & Eleanor FeeBOOSTER - $10Bill FerraraCarol Ann FerraraSam & Angie GiamoTom GineoTina LoMonacoJosette MazzoneIn Memory of Josephine MelitoCaterina SciponiIn Memory of Vincent M. ScafiddiJosie TaylorLou & Edith TinariRenato TommasoTHE FLORIDIAN/September 201112 | P a g e

PER CAPITA REPORT1 st QTR – 1 Jan thru 31 Mar 2011Alice Russell, State Financial SecretaryLODGE # AND NAME PREVIOUS NEW TRANSFER READMIT DEATH TRANSFER RESIGN TOTALINOUT1251 LaNuova Sicilia Unita 393 4 0 0 5 0 47 3452304 Mancusi 40 1 1 0 0 1 4 372332 Dominick Gentile 40 3 0 0 0 0 0 432337 Rizzotto 85 0 0 0 0 0 6 792422 Franzalia 141 2 0 1 1 0 23 1202427 John Paul I 66 0 0 0 0 0 1 652436 Key West 57 1 0 0 0 0 1 572441 Accardi 188 0 0 0 2 4 31 1512502 Nature Coast 168 5 0 0 1 0 31 1412504 Bonaparte 36 8 0 0 0 0 2 422507 Port Charlotte 108 2 0 2 1 0 11 1002523 Osceola 57 2 3 0 0 0 11 512524 Greater Daytona Beach 71 4 0 0 2 0 28 452549 Bonanno 63 1 0 0 0 2 1 612594 Port St Lucie 194 4 0 0 2 0 36 1602607 Marietta 64 1 0 0 0 0 15 502624 Township 50 1 0 0 0 0 4 472648 Marion 38 0 0 0 0 0 9 292668 Young Italians 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 202699 Loggia Mona Lisa 106 3 0 0 0 0 0 1092703 Cuore d’Italia 87 3 0 0 0 0 16 742708 Central Gulf Coast 45 0 0 0 0 0 1 442728 Friendship 39 1 0 0 1 0 9 302719 Delray Beach 55 0 1 0 0 0 8 482780 St. Augustine 55 2 0 0 0 0 6 512782 Bradenton 38 2 0 0 0 0 13 272784 Mastroianni 38 5 0 1 0 0 0 442791 Amici d’Italia 47 4 0 0 1 0 8 422811 Il Fiore d’Italia 24 2 1 0 0 0 3 242821 Beaches 30 0 0 0 0 0 1 292823 Palm Bay 30 2 0 0 0 0 2 302825 Daughters of Italy 61 6 0 0 0 0 10 572835 Buona Fortuna 94 4 0 0 0 0 12 862843 Upper Keys 79 7 0 0 0 0 4 822845 William Zuppa 31 2 0 0 0 0 2 312855 Christopher Columbus 42 4 0 0 0 3 14 292858 Palm Coast 53 3 0 0 0 0 26 302864 Loggia Michelangelo 27 10 1 0 0 1 6 312865 Richard Capozzola 32 1 0 0 0 0 5 28TOTALS 2,892 100 7 4 16 11 407 2,569THE FLORIDIAN/September 201113 | P a g e

2 nd QTR – 1 Apr thru 30 Jun 2011Alice Russell, State Financial SecretaryLODGE # AND NAME PREVIOUS NEWTRANSFERIN READMIT DEATHTRANSFEROUT RESIGN TOTAL1251 LaNuova Sicilia Unita 345 6 0 1 4 0 1 3472304 Mancusi 37 0 0 0 1 0 0 362332 Dominick Gentile 43 4 1 0 0 0 0 482337 Rizzotto 79 6 0 0 0 0 1 842422 Franzalia 120 2 0 3 1 0 1 1232427 John Paul I 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 652436 Sons & Daughters ofKey West57 0 0 1 2 0 2 542441 Accardi 151 7 0 0 0 0 0 1582502 Nature Coast 141 8 0 0 0 0 0 1492504 Bonaparte 42 4 0 0 1 0 0 452507 Port Charlotte 100 2 0 1 0 0 0 1032523 Osceola 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 512524 Greater Daytona Beach 45 2 0 0 1 0 0 462549 Bonanno 61 2 0 0 0 0 0 632594 Port St Lucie 160 7 0 4 1 0 0 1702607 Marietta 50 2 0 0 0 0 1 512624 Township 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 472648 Marion 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 292668 Young Italians 20 0 0 0 0 0 20 02699 Loggia Mona Lisa 109 0 0 0 0 0 0 1092703 Cuore d’Italia 74 4 1 1 0 0 0 802708 Central Gulf Coast 44 2 0 0 0 0 2 442728 Friendship 30 3 0 0 0 0 0 332719 Delray Beach 48 0 0 0 0 0 2 462780 St. Augustine 51 2 0 0 0 0 0 532782 Bradenton 27 2 0 0 0 0 0 292784 Mastroianni 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 442791 Amici d’Italia 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 422811 Il Fiore d’Italia 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 242821 Beaches 29 1 0 1 0 0 0 312823 Palm Bay 30 0 0 0 1 0 0 292825 Daughters of Italy 57 0 0 0 0 0 1 562835 Buona Fortuna 86 1 0 0 0 0 2 852843 Upper Keys 82 2 0 0 0 0 1 832845 William Zuppa 31 0 0 0 0 0 2 292855 Christopher Columbus 29 3 0 0 0 0 0 322858 Palm Coast 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 312864 Loggia Michelangelo 31 5 1 0 0 1 0 362865 Richard Capozzola 28 1 0 2 0 0 3 28TOTALS 2,569 79 3 14 12 1 39 2,613KEY WEST LODGE #2436 IS NOW: SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF KEY WEST LODGE #2436THE FLORIDIAN/September 201114 | P a g e

PORT ST LUCIE LODGE #2594Virginia Passarielo, PresidentThe Port St Lucie Sons of Italy Lodge 2594 Celebrated St Joseph's witha dinner dance. The Lodge is located at 765 SW Dalton Circle, Port StLucie. The dinner was attended by members and Guests. Our Lodgedonates to many charities one of which is St. Jude. Photo provided byCarl Marotta.Recently the Port St Lucie Lodge 2594 celebrated the feast of St.Joseph. The dinner dance was attended with over 200 members andfriends. Music was provided by “Rosario Ruzzi” a performer who singsboth American and romantic Italian music. The dinner, of StuffedShells, Veal Cutlet Parmesan, Baked Potatoes was excellent. Best of allwas the dessert, Sfingi di San Giuseppe. An altar was set up to givehomage to St. Joseph. Over the arch of the altar wasdecorated with white toile to which patrons pinneddonations in his honor. When the night was over themoney was collected and sent to the St. JudeChildren‟s Hospital. The other day we received athank you note from St. Jude‟s Children with a pictureattached. Photo provided by Bernard DiGiovanni.DAUGHTERS OF ITALY LODGE #2825Vincenza DiLiberti, PresidentSunday, August 14, we held our annual Ferragosto Potluck Dinner at our newmeeting place – Clearwater Community Church. Both members and guests enjoyed adelicious family-style dinner featuring delectable appetizers and luscious desserts.Ferragosto is a celebration enjoyed in Italy every August 15 that was first recognizedat the end of the hard labor in the fields. Today, this traditional Italian holiday is acommemoration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. With those of a moreTHE FLORIDIAN/September 201115 | P a g e

carefree mind, Ferragosto is a time when many businesses andshops are closed, Italian citizens take a long vacation, andeveryone enjoys the last picnic outing of the season.Plans are underway for our annual Fall Fantasy Fashion Show andBreakfast Buffet to be held at East Lake Woodlands Country Clubon Saturday, October 15. Members, children, and young adultswill be modeling fashions from Bealls. Raffles will be held withproceeds benefiting our charities and scholarship program. Thisyear we decided to have a little different entertainment and arefeaturing a celebrated magicianand illusionist for everyone‟senjoyment.Top Left - Co-Chairs:Vera Barbara & Cathy LazzizzeraCenter: Enjoying PotluckCarol Sanzeri & Serena PapaRight: Quite a spread!!CHARLES J. BONAPARTE LODGE #2504Joe Muscillo, PresidentOn May 12, 2011 the Cape Coral Sons of Italy Charles J. Bonaparte Lodge #2504 awarded $1000 College Scholarships totwo Cape Coral High School Graduates.The lodge contributes to local charities including: The American Cancer Society, Alzheimer‟s, Cooley‟s Anemiafoundations, and College Scholarships.Jesica Latassa will attend the University of Florida.Dana Pagano will attend the University of South Florida.Miss Latassa and Miss Pagano were active in Kiwanis Key Club, National Honors Society, and SADD: Students AgainstDestructive Decisions.Christina Mercora (SOI Scholarship Chair), Jesica Latassa, Dana Pagano, Joe Muscillo (President)THE FLORIDIAN/September 201116 | P a g e

JOSEPH B. FRANZALIA LODGE #2422Kathy Foster, PresidentThe Joseph B. Franzalia Lodge #2422 will be hosting FESTA ITALIANA 2011 -October 7-8, 2011. It starts on Friday night, Oct 7 th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and willcontinue Saturday, Oct 8 th from 11:00 AM „til 8:00 PM. Come join the fun and frivolityof an original street festival in the true Italian tradition complete with appearances bythe Tarantella Dancers and Eh! Cumpari Musicians. Also this year, in addition tothe return of our favorite Italian Band - The Garrett Brothers, a great local trio -Paradise Bayou will have you singing along to some of your favorite songs, and we‟lltop things off with a visit by none other than The Blues Brothers, who will performon stage at 6:00 PM with The Garrett Brothers!!! Check the schedule below for ourfabulous menu offerings, great selection of Vendors, drawings and the entireentertainment schedule. Check out our website: www.soi2422.org“HAPPY 33 RD ANNIVERSARY JOSEPH B. FRANZALIA LODGE”THE FLORIDIAN/September 201117 | P a g e

UPPER KEYS SONS & DAUGHTERS LODGE #2843Gregory Bianchini, President(July 2, 2011) Today at 10:00 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Center, ourown Dominec Tomeo a/k/a Staff Sergeant Dominec Tomeo wasawarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, VietnamCampaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Thank you Dominec and allthe women and men who have fought and fight to protect our freedoms.4 th OFJULYINUPPERKEYSTHE FLORIDIAN/September 201118 | P a g e

We would like to send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to the members and their spouses who have taken ill orhave been injured. You are in our prayers.On July 2, 2011 there was a ceremony in honor of our Member Staff Sergeant Domenic Tomeo , Company B,1 st Battalion,14 th Infantry, where he was awarded the Purple Heart, The Air Medal, the Vietnam Service Metal, the Vietnam CampaignMedal, The Vietnam Civil Actions Medal, First Class, and the Good Conduct Metal dating back to 1968. This was a somberand beautiful presentation for a humble man, who in turn expressed his thanks to all of those who have served and allthat serve our Country.July 4 th we entered in the local parade to celebrate our Country‟s Independence.July 6 th Gregory Bianchini and Michael Vander Wyden were selected as All Star Coaches for the Upper Keys Major LeagueAll Stars. They practiced hard, did a great job, and we are proud of all of the children and their parents for their hardwork and effort.July 17 th was another eventful Pasta Night, filled with laughter, live entertainment, dancing and full bellies.Upcoming Events:A Going Away Party for one of our original members, Arline Simones, August 20 thFund Raiser for a parent who is struggling with Cancer on Oct. 43 rd Annual Dinner/Dance with optional costumes at the Big Chill on October 30thPALM BAY LODGE #2823William Pezillo, PresidentThe Palm Bay Lodge #2823 President William Pezzillopresented a $200.00 check from the Rose MarieBoniello Italian Study, to Stefano Coledan of CocoaBeach, Florida for his Italian Language TeacherCertification. The presentation and Merit Award wasmade at the general meeting of the Lodge on June15th at the Greater Palm Bay Senior Center.Stefano was joined by his wife and son to witness thepresentation. All members present congratulatedStefano on his accomplishments.A cake with decorated with the inscription“Congratulations Stefano” was enjoyed by all.THE FLORIDIAN/September 201119 | P a g e

OSCEOLA COUNTY LODGE #2523Gertrude Dorries, PresidentOSCEOLA COUNTY SONS OF ITALY LODGE #2523 celebrated their 29 th Anniversary during their general meeting.President, Gertrude Dorries along with newly elected Carolyn Cianciotta, Grand Lodge State 2 nd Vice President andAnthony Cianciotta, Grand Lodge State Treasurer and National Delegate who were happy to share this special night withlodge members. The lodge received their charter membership from the National OSIA on June 26, 1982 and is proud tohave both Robert DeGori and Tony Merullo who were among the first twenty-five to start the lodge in 1982 remain asmembers today.HAPPY 29 THANNIVERSARYOSCEOLACOUNTYLODGE #2523THE FLORIDIAN/September 201120 | P a g e

BUONA FORTUNA LODGE #2835Pete Resedean, PresidentThe Buona Fortuna Lodge #2835 has had a busy summer planning for all of our Fallevents. September 23-25 the Lodge will participate in the Pensacola Seafood Festival.They will have a food booth and be selling their award winning Shrimp ScampiNapolitano to a crowd projected to number 100,000 over the 3 day event. In addition toselling their signature dish they will be promoting the Sons of Italy and also solicitingnew members for the lodge. This is the first time they have been able to participate inthis particular event and the lodge members are very optimistic that food sales andmembership will make this a hugely successful weekend.On October 8 two weeks after the Seafood festival, the lodge will have their secondannual Italian Festa which is being chaired by Joyce Bollenbacher and Patricia Russo.Last year's event was very successful and resulted in an additional 17 members signingup to join the lodge during the one day event. This year with the advertising andpromotion to be done two weeks earlier at the Pensacola Seafood Festival and anappearance on a local TV morning show by the lodge chef will hopefully mean more exposure and more participants atthe Festa.On October 22 at 11:00 am at NAS Pensacola Softball Fields Buona Fortuna will have its semi-annual bocce tournamentopen to all lodge members and any other Sons of Italy members wishing to participate. Lou Brizzi and Tony Carbone willbe cooking their signature sausage, pepper, and onions and members will be bringing side dishes. The Lodge will supplybeverages.LET US NEVER FORGETPhoto display by Maddie McNealWORLD TRADE CENTER, NYCSEPTEMBER 11, 2001WORLD TRADE CENTER, NYCTHE FUTUREWORLD TRADE CENTER, NYC1973-2001THE FLORIDIAN/September 201121 | P a g e

THANK YOU ADVERTISERS!!BEST WISHES & CONTINUED SUCCESSGRAND LODGE OF FLORIDASgt. F.M. BONAnNO LODGE #2549BOCA RATON, FLORIDABEST WISHES AND SUCCESS TO“THE FLORIDIAN”DOMINICK GENTILE LODGE #2332THE FLORIDIAN/September 201122 | P a g e

Order Sons of Italy in AmericaDr. Mark DeNunzio, Region I TrusteeTele: (850) 932-8628denunziodds@yahoo.comProudly Representing NW Florida: Joseph B. Franzalia Lodge #2422 Buona Fortuna Lodge #2835 William E. Zuppa Lodge #2845 Marietta Lodge #2607OSCEOLA COUNTY SONS &DAUGHTERS OF ITALY #2523WISHING OURGRAND LODGE OF FLORIDAAND“THE FLORIDIAN”CONTINUED SUCCESSIn Loving Memory of Our SonDeputy Sheriff Sal D’Alessandro, Jr.President Pete ResedeanThe Officers and MembersOfBuona Fortuna Lodge #2835Wish theGRAND LODGE OF FLORIDAContinued SuccessThroughout the NEW YEAR!Mom and DadFLORIDIAN ANNUAL AD PRICES4.75” X 1.5”……$ 100.004.75” x 4”……..$150.00 Half Pg……..$350.00Quarter Pg……$200.00Full Pg….…..$450.00THE FLORIDIAN/September 201123 | P a g e

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