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MARCH/APRIL 2012President’s MessageDear Members,Come va! It’s that time of year again, our 15 th Annual FestaItaliana is rapidly approaching, and the committee is gearing upfor a very special 15 th celebration. I am amazed and very gratefulthat we have been able to not only sustain this event over theyears but grow it as well. It is a wonderful cultural experienceand the amount of time, labor and dedication put into this event isremarkable. Be sure to come out and support the Club and yourfellow Italians Thursday, March 29th through Sunday, April 1 st .The building repairs are slowly coming to an end. We are stillworking on the exterior of the building and working throughsome small items in the interior of the building. I would like toremind everyone to be courteous and mindful of the building andits artifacts.As always I would like to thank the volunteers who came out tohelp for Fiesta Day. I know I am always thanking volunteers,but I think it is important to express my gratitude. With outthem we would not be able to participate or put together manyof our events. Thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary and the Kreweof Italia organizing many of the volunteers for Fiesta day. TheLadies also baked all the cookies we sold that day as well.We have a couple of events coming up. In April the Ladies arehosting a Tea at the Club, and the Cemetery Committee will behaving their annual Memorial Day Mass at the Cemetery in May.Campo Italiano is scheduled to be held in June as well. We alsohave a new group of men who have started a social gathering formen on the 3 rd Wednesday of the month here at the Club from6pm – 10pm. I welcome everyone to come out for some food,drinks and camaraderie.I look forward to seeing you….Arrivederci,Sal GuagliardoPAGE 2L’UNIONE ITALIANA1731 East Seventh AvenueTampa, Florida 33605L’Unione@Italian-Club.org813-248-3316 • 813-247-4387 faxNEWSLETTER STAFFEditor: Alice Rembado MuellerChairman: Barbara Denti PoolPhotographer: Joseph Caltagirone,Maria Pasetti, Kenneth Ferlita &Giuseppe ManiscalcoOFFICERSSal Guagliardo, PresidentGrace Ippolito, Vice-PresidentVince Sinardi, SecretaryDouglas J. Mortellaro, TreasurerBOARD OF DIRECTORSJay Anthony, Don Bodie, Rick Califano,Gilda Capitano, Joe Caravella, JamieGranell, John Madiedo, Sam Manna, GeorgeMigliore, Louis Minardi, Nicole CapitanoNassif, Barbara Denti Pool and Dr. PhillipSipioraADVISORY BOARDJoseph Capitano, Jr.Special thanks to the followingsupportersDAVINCI ($500)Steve & Chris AntinoriPatrick & Cindy CiminoEugene & Celeste GrecoBennie & Joyce LazzaraBENEFACTORS ($300)Sebastian CastellanoSam & Lynn ColucciPhilipV. MartinoJoseph NuccioRene RodriquezSunny Florida DairyThe Matassini Law FirmPATRONS ($200)Jay Patrick Anthony John & Marcy GreenPat AntinoriR. Michael LarrinagaFrank V. Campisi Paul & Margaret LombardiJohn A. CaporiceVince & JanPardoMax & Rosalie Cooper Raymond RochaAngeles FerlitaViolet RodriguezRichard GiuntaRob & Donna TurnerPharmacy Administrative Solutions Inc.AM Guest Services

MARCH/APRIL 2012By: Barbara Denti PoolANNUAL COOKIE CAPER…..WANTED: Festa Italiana Cookie BakersIt’s that time of year again, when the devoted members of L’Unione Italiana gather to bake thescrumptious Italian cookies that all the Festa revelers look forward to buying for themselves (to munchduring the festivities) and to take back home to their families. We sell out every year! Angela Genco is thego-to lady for not only baking these delightful treats, but organizing the “staff.”And it really does take a staff of people to produce, decorate and wrap the thousands of delicaciesthat draw crowds to Angela’s booth at Festa Italiana!! She is a tough master, but you will understand whywhen you join us this year to assist with this project. She is responsible for the scheduling of baking days,the quantities, ingredients, production, baking, etc., etc.HOWEVER, WE NEED YOU, OUR MEMBERS, TO BEINVOLVED THIS YEAR IN THIS WONDERFUL,TRADITIONAL BAKING EVENT, AT YOUR CLUBHOUSE,TO DIG IN AND BECOME A PART OF THIS EXPERIENCE.Bring someone from your family with you…your children and grandchildren will have amemorable experience, meeting other members, sharing stories, learning the true art of makingItalian Dolci. I am sure most of you have already taught your children but this “call to arms” is aboutcamaraderie, about showing others how we come together to make the magic everyone sees, tastes, smellsin the revelry of Festa Italiana!!! Angela and her “staff” were televised and photographed last year.Plenty of coffee, music, and friendship await you in our Cantina.Call Angela at 813.877.2406; leave a message saying you are volunteering to help make cookies thisyear; tell her WHAT DAYS, AND WHAT TIMES ARE GOOD FOR YOU. Leave your name, your phonenumber and she will call you as soon as she schedules the baking dates. You will be glad to did!PAGE 3

MARCH/APRIL 2012Continued from page 4.depression. Jamie’s grandmotherswere born in Tampa, hismaternal grandfather was bornin New Orleans, and his paternalgrandfather was born in Asturias,Spain. Granell is a surname fromSpain, not an Italian name with the“I” or “o” dropped as Jamie is oftenasked. His great grandparents wereborn in Sicily in Santo Stefano,Allesandria della Rocca, and SanBucca.Jamie is married to MaryFrances Leto Granell, daughter ofIngredients:•1/2 cup butter•3/4 cup white sugar•3 eggs•1 teaspoon vanilla extract•1 teaspoon almond extract•1/4 cup milk•1/4 cup vegetable oilRecipe CornerItalian Easter CookiesPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Greasecookie sheets. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cupbutter one at and a time, white then sugar stir in until 1 teaspoon light and vanilla fluffy. and Beat 1 in teaspoon the eggs almond extract, 1/4 cup milk and oil. Combine theflour and baking powder, stir into the wet mixture. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. On a lightly floured surface,roll the balls out into ropes about 5 inches long. Tie into loose knots and place cookies 1 inch apart onto theprepared cookie sheets. Bake for 5 minutes on the bottom shelf and 5 minutes on the top shelf of the preheatedoven, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown.Ingredients:•4 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts•2 pounds ricotta cheese•6 eggs•8 ounces mozzarella cheese, gratedSam D. Leto, deceased in 2001,and Nina Piazza Leto. Jamie andMary Frances have been happilymarried for 33 years. They havethree children – Jamie Jr. 29, amusician, Sam – Anthony 25, aFirefighter with the City of Tampa,and Francesca 22, presently inher senior year at FSU. Francescaaspires to theater and dance andwill be moving to New York Cityafter graduation to realize herdream. Jamie’s children all grewup in the Italian Club participatingin fashion shows, Christmas and•3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour•5 teaspoons baking powder•4 cups confectioners’ sugar•1/2 cup butter, softened•1 teaspoon vanilla extract•1 teaspoon almond extract•3 tablespoons of milkEaster Meat Pie•1 pound cooked ham, chopped•1/2 pound Genoa salami, chopped•1/4 pound prosciutto, chopped•1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseEaster children’s events, SantaLucia, children’s Sicilian DanceGroups, and many other clubevents of the times.When asked how Jamiefeels about the Italian Club’sfuture, he says he has high hopesfor the continuing growth andstrength of the Club. He feels thatit is extremely important that wecontinue to try and draw in theyouth because they are our futureand the future of the Italian Club.This, he says, was one of the mainreasons for the formation of thePreheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place ricotta in a large mixing bowl and add eggs one ata time while mixing on low speed. Stir in mozzarella, ham, salami, and prosciutto until all ingredients are wellcombined. Line two 9 inch pans with pastry. Spoon half of mixture into each pan. Sprinkle half of the Parmesancheese over each pie, then cover with top pastry. Crimp edges and cut steam vents in tops. Bake in preheatedoven for 1 hour, until crust is golden brown. Cool on racks.PAGE 5

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MARCH/APRIL 2012The Children’s Gasparilla ParadeJanuary 21, 2012Many Club members and friends joined the Krewe of Italia ontheir new float for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade. As youcan see, they children were very excited and festive in their bestpirate gear. Thank you to the Krewe for providing the childrenwith hot dogs, snacks and drinks! The Krewe has spent countlesshours designing and building the new float and are so proud oftheir accomplishment.PAGE 7

MARCH/APRIL 2012You can nowexperience the exoticfeeling of being in theCaribbean. Thearomas will just takeyou out of this world.Contact Chandra Bachu forpurchase, $15 per book.PAGE 8

MARCH/APRIL 2012December 14, 2011Re: 2012 Festa Italiana Tampa/NIAF ScholarshipDear Friends of the Italian Club:I write to inform you and your family and friendsof our 2012 Festa Italiana Tampa Scholarship inconjunction with the National Italian AmericanFoundation (NIAF). This is our eleventh yearoffering this $5,000.00 scholarship to area highschool seniors. Here are the criteria:1. Be a high school senior graduating inthe Spring of 2012 at a HillsboroughCounty public or private high school.2. Be enrolled in a four-year college oruniversity for the Fall of 2012.3. Be of Italian descent. This isinterpreted as having one or moreparent, grandparent or greatgrandparentwho was born in Italy.Thank you letterfrom past recipientJessica RosenblumThis scholarship is limited to a “HillsboroughCounty” student so your students’ chances areincreased considerably. Please note the studentmay reside in Pinellas or other counties.The deadline is March 2, 2012 and the scholarshipapplication process is only online via www.niaf.org. To navigate the application process go towww.niaf.org and click “Education & Culture”tab, “Education & Youth Programs” and thenclick “Scholarships.” If you have any questionsat all, please do not hesitate to contact me at813.267.9981 or via email at nicolenassif@yahoo.com. Otherwise we hope you will share the newsof this scholarship and join us for our 15 th AnnualFesta Italiana in Ybor City on Sunday, April 1 st ,2012!Saluti,A. Nicole Capitano NassifA. Nicole Capitano NassifFesta Italiana Tampa/NIAF Scholarship ChairPAGE 9

MARCH/APRIL 2012Continued from page 8.Thank you letterfrom past recipientCarmela LicataFesta Italiana’s Palm Sunday Mass &ProcessionSunday, April 1 st 201210:30 amItalian Club’s Capitano GrandBallroom1731 E. 7 th Avenue, Ybor CityThe 15 th Annual Festa Italiana will commence withMonsignor Laurence Higgins celebrating a Catholic Palm Sundaymass followed by a processionvenerating The Holy Family intoCentennial Park. Please mark yourcalendars and invite your family &friends to celebrate Sunday liturgytogether as a community.PAGE 10

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MARCH/APRIL 2012ITALIAN IDOL SINGING COMPETITIONDO YOU HAVE A SINGING TALENT?YOU COULD BE THE NEXT ITALIAN IDOL AT FESTA ITALIANA!THE COMPETITION HAS TWO DIVISIONS:‣ SCHOOL AGE CHILDRENS DIVIVISON‣ AN ADULT DIVISIONWE WELCOME ALL TALENTED SINGERS TO BE PART OFA FUN COMPETITON AND A GREAT TIME.The Italian Idol singing competition takes place:Saturday, March 31, 2012-12:00PM to 4:00 PM (preliminary competition)Finalists will compete Sunday, April 1, at 11:45 AM• CASH PRIZES• FREE RECORDING TIME AT RON ROSE STUDIOSEntry forms can be downloaded by going to: http://www.italian-club.org/ Click On FESTA, then click onCOMPETITION or call 813-247-4731 to request a formITALIAN HERITAGE and GENEALOGYThe Italian Club Cantina will be the site for genealogy research at Festa Italiana. Volunteersand computers will be available to help you get started and discover more about your ancestry,begin your family tree, and learn what websites are available to assist you with your research.We will be available to assist you on Sunday, April 1, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.We are also looking for volunteers who have a general knowledge of genealogy and arecomfortable with computers to assist us. If you would like to volunteer, please contactVienna Fuente @ 813 220-1474 or email ViennaFuente@verizon.net.SHARE YOUR FAMILY TREEBring your ancestors to life and display your family tree at the Italian Club Cantina during FestaItaliana. We invite you to share your genealogical research, personal stories, information andpictures about your ancestors.If you would like to display your research, please contact Vienna Fuente @ 813 220-1474 oremail ViennaFuente@verizon.net.PAGE 14

MARCH/APRIL 2012To All Italian Club MembersPlease share your family history with us. You will have the opportunity to do so on Sunday, April 1, 2012, in theItalian Club Cantina.The Festa Italiana Cultural Committee is seeking photos (family/weddings/parties, etc.), artifacts, handmadecrafts, clothing, dishware, pottery, etc., or anything that has been handed down to you from your ancestors thatyou can share with us. We are also looking for any type of sports memorabilia, trophies, medals, photos, etc.that involved any Tampa Italians.We would like to display them in the Cantina for Festa Italiana on Sunday, from 10am – 6pm. The cherisheditems will be protected in glass cases and a volunteer will be there at all times to insure their safety. Items canbe brought to the Italian Club on the morning of the Festa from 9:00 – 10:30am. Please contact Barbara Poolat 1-727-264-7573 or 813-230-3390, or Tony DiSalvo at 727-417-3698 or 727-726-5004 if you would like todisplay your items or if you want to make arrangements for bringing them at an earlier time.We are also in need of volunteers for a two-hour block of time, between the hours of 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, tohelp us man this display. Please contact Vienna Fuente at 813-220-1474 if you would like to help.Thank you so much in advance,The Festa Cultural CommitteeDundee RememberedA few years back I caught upwith Angelo Dundee, the acclaimedboxing trainer, Muhammad Alicorner man and on-set advisor toWill Smith (“Ali”) and RussellCrowe (“Cinderella Man”). It wasearly evening at the Italian Club inYbor City. The Philadelphia native,Oldsmar resident and adopted son ofYbor, who recently died at age 90,was doing a book signing – and a lotmore. He had just co-authored “MyView From the Corner” with boxinghistorian Burt Sugar.Dundee was Mr. Congeniality,shaking hands, exchanging backslaps, laughing heartily, holdingcourt, working the house andregaling everyone with back-in-thedaytales. Happy Hour was rarely thisgregarious – even at the hands-onItalian Club.Some notes you keep. A fewDundee outtakes:• Early Ali: “He was an introvert.”• “You know all that ‘poetry’ thatAli was famous for? It was mostlymine. And it stunk.”• “What did I teach Ali? How tomove • “What in the did ring. he [Ali] But lose I made himthink after being it was out his [via idea.” Vietnamdraft protest] of boxing inhis prime? He lost his edge.He never regained it.”• “The greatest boxerever? Willie Pepp. Thegreatest impact on thesport? Ali.”• “The Muslims reallydidn’t affect me. I did myPAGE 15job. I don’t get involved with thingslike a person’s religion.”Gene V. SiudutAssistant to the EditorLa Gaceta Newspaper3210 E. 7th AvenueTampa, FL 33605813.248.3921

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MARCH/APRIL 20112Children learn about our culture throughDance, Music, Language, Storytelling,Cooking, Traditions, and Arts & Crafts, dominoes, and Bocce.Dear Amici,February 24, 2012Would you like to be a sponsor for Campo Italiano? Sponsorship is veryaffordable and helps us achieve our goal in teaching our youth about ourwonderful Italian culture. If you become a sponsor, your name or companyname will be on the back of the Campo t-shirts as well as in the Italian Clubnewsletter. Most importantly, your help enables us to offer this camp at areasonable fee.We will graciously accept any donation, although sponsors have donated$50, $100 and as much as $200. We will appreciate any support as we love ourculture and take pride in teaching it to your children.If you are interested, call 886-7595 or mail your check, payable to ItalianClub Ladies Auxiliary, Inc. to R. Perrone, 4702 Dunnie Dr., Tampa, Fl. 33614.Cordialmente,PAGE 19

MARCH/APRIL 2012A day camp for children“LET’S KEEP THE CULTURE ALIVE”Children learn about the Italian culture through……music, dance, arts and crafts, crochet, cooking.traditions, language, storytelling, dominoes, and Indoor BOCCE!June 18-22, 20129:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.Grades 2-6 are eligible to attend.Fee: $75 per child…Fee and registration formGuarantee your child’s place. First 50 will be accepted.Registration Forms and Fees due after March 1, 2012.ToR. Perrone4702 Dunnie Dr.Tampa, Fl 33614Make checks payable to:The Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary, Inc.Registration forms available at the Italian Club Office after March 1, 2012.Online forms are also available.Call 886-7595 for other information.PAGE 20

MARCH/APRIL 2012Festa Sponsors 2011DA VINCI SPONSORSBolla Wine/Premier Beverages Peroni/Miller CoorsBP AmocoSouthern Wine & SpiritsCox Radio - 107.3 MIX(Santa Cristina)& 101.5 The PointSweetbay SupermarketFerrari of Central FloridaThe Radiant Group LLCThe FGS GroupThomas Financial GroupMaggiano’sVigo & Alessi ImportingMastro Marathon Suburu Oil CompanyYCDC Waste ManagementParenting MagazineDONATELLO SPONSORSAl DatoPremier (Brown Forman) TuacaAncestry.comReeves Masserati of TampaBoza & Roel Funeral Home Republic NationalCorral Wodiska Partnership/ St. Pete/TBTBay Villa DevelopersSunny Florida DairyEd Morse CadillacTECO Energy Foundation, Inc.Hampton Inn & SuitesTMS Management GroupHill, Ward & HendersonUS AmeriBankHilton Garden InnRAPHAEL SPONSORS717 Parking Mavilo WholesalersBartow ChevroletMichael LazzaraBright House NetworkMorrick Construction Co.Coastal Wine/Southern Wine Mr. W. HollandContinental JewelryOliva Tobacco Co.Fowler, White, Boggs & Banker Pardo WineGot-Rack.comPepin Distributing Co.J. Thor Productions Professional Insurance CenterJacob BuchmanRay Cuttle/TropicanaJMP SolutionsSwope, Rodante P.A.La GacetaWILLIAMS SCHIFINO MANGIONEIsland Flowers& STEADY P.A.Mark BentleyYellow CabMEDICIAcropolis Greek TavernLigori LawAdams Tank & Lift Inc.Lincks & AssociatesAutomated Petroleum & Energy Louis BentzBennie Lazzara, JrMatassini LawFelix Cannella, Jr.Nelco Development Co.Cash Connection - Mobile Money Pane Rustica Bakery & CafeEd Centro Jacobs Ybor Insurance Shopping Center Pete Paul Busto J. Ferlita, Plumbing CPAEmpire Investment Properties, Inc. Publix Super Market CharitiesFrank Vacanti Realty, Inc.Tafuro CommunicationsGeorge F. YoungTampa Sweethearts Cigar Co.Harbour IslandThe Window Depot, LLCJoe Photo TampaTre Amici @ the BunkerJohn NertneyViolet RodriguezAMICIAngelo PerezJoe & Gina WellsArdaman & Associates, Inc. Kisinger Campo & AssociatesDesign InteriorsRostan Solutions LLCDon Pellegrino MBA P.A. Sunshine State Garage, Inc.RESTAURANT SPONSORS2 Squares Pizzaistro Hamburger Mary’s Bar & GrilleAl’s Finger Licking GoodIavarone’s SteakhouseBar-B-CueLaCreperia and CafeAnthony’s Coal Fired Pizza La Terrazza Ristorante ItalianoBenedetto’s RistoranteLuigi’s CateringBernini of YborMaggiano’s Little ItalyBrio Tuscan GrilleMassimos Eclectic Fine DiningBuca di BeppoPipo’s Cafe & CateringCaffe ParadisoPizzaiolo BavaroCarmine’s Seventh Avenue Rigatoni’s Restaurant & LoungeCastellano PizzoSacino’s Forway Wear (Bowtie Pasta)Catering by the FamilySonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-QCDB’s South SideSpaghetti WarehouseColumbia RestaurantStone Chef CaterersEl Puerto Restaurant & Grill Sunday’s Fine DiningElite Events CateringTampa Bay Brewing Co.Gino’s Restaurant & BarThe Galley @ Gaspar’s GrottoGiordano’s of BrandonThe Ritz YborGio’s Italian RestaurantThe Stone Soup CompanyGreen Iguana YborTinatapasGrille 54Tony’s Ybor RestaurantVino e PastaVizcaya RestauranteA Note on Giving and Receiving: Charitable Gift AnnuitiesWhat if you could make a meaningful lasting gift to the ItalianClub and receive income for the rest of your life at the same time?Charitable gift annuities (CGA) provide for just that, and ourendowment fund at the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay isset up to receive such gifts.They are a combination of a gift to charity, which will also giveyou a partial tax deduction, and an annuity, which will provide astream of income to you, or someone of your choosing, for life.Upon the beneficiary’s death, the remaining portion of the annuityis used by the Foundation according to your wishes. You cansupport the Italian Club forever through your legacy.The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay makes it possible foryou to exchange a maturing CD, real estate, or securities such asstocks or bonds for a charitable gift annuity.Annuity benefits include:• Steady income stream; especially advantageousif you are 65 or older (see chart)• Immediate income tax deduction for the gift portion• Established with a minimum of $10,000 in assets• Simple one or two page contractCGA Rates – One LifeAGE ANNUITY RATE90+ 11.3%85 9.5%80 8.0%75 7.1%70 6.5%65 6.0%Rates effective 7/1/03Charitable gift annuity rates are highlyfavorable to older persons and are set by theAmerican Council on Gift Annuities. Contact LoisMock at the Community Foundation of TampaBay (813-282-1975) for a personalized gift annuityillustration calculated just for your needs.PAGE 21

MARCH/APRIL 2012Membership Enrollment ApplicationCheck membership category applicable to enrollment: Please Print Information *Dues arenonrefundableGeneral Membership Annual dues*: Remittance payable to “The Italian Club of Tampa, Inc.”_____ Individual $100 _____ Student $25 _____ Sr. Citizen $50 (65+)(Please provide copy of student I.D.)_____ Family $150 (with dependent Children only living in household)Contributory / Business Membership Annual Dues*: Remittance payable to“The Italian Club Building &Cultural Trust Fund, Inc.”Contributory Memberships are tax deductible.The Italian Club Building & Cultural Trust Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization._____ Patrons $200 _____ Benefactor $300 _____ DaVinci $500____________________________________________Male: ____ Female: ____ Date Of Birth: ___________Primary Card Member/First Name M.I. Last NamePlease list a member in good standing to Sponsor yourapplication:___________________________________If you do not have a Sponsor, please call the Membership Chair, Nicole Capitano Nassif, at (813) 248-3316.Business Name ________________________________________ Type ofBusiness_______________________* For Family Membership only list name of Spouse & name(s) of dependent children living in householdSecondary/Spouse________________________________ Male: ____ Female: ____ Date Of Birth:__________Child __________________________________________________Child __________________________________________________Male: ____ Female: ____ Date Of Birth:Male: ____ Female: ____ Date Of Birth:Mailing Address:_____________________________________________________________________________City: ______________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip:___________________PAGE 22

MARCH/APRIL 2012Italian ClubCemeteryCommitteeTo all members,Italian Club Cemetery Committee update:I offer my sincere thanks to the Cemetery CommitteeMembers for the effort they put into our group. To all whoread this; please know that your cemetery group is workinghard to maintain our beloved cemetery.The Cemetery Committee and I would like to extend ourheartfelt thanks to each member who made a contribution tothe cemetery during our ‘Donation Drive’ in December. Yourthoughtfulness and generosity will go a long way in helpingus maintain our beautiful and historic cemetery.KATIE VENTOJoe & Dora CaltagironeCHARLES MARSI-CANOJoe & Dora CaltagironeSARA FISHER CAP-ITANOPhilip & Jennie CaltagironeROSE SCAGLIONEPhilip & Jennie CaltagironeMaria PiazzaThe SALE of select crypts within the mausoleum has beenextended through March 2012. PRICED AT ONLY $3,500.00 / per crypt. This special price is limited to the ‘toprow’ of crypts. There are some ‘side by side’ spaces stillavailable (subject to prior sale). The terms & conditions ofour standard sales contract apply.Our 4 th annual CASINO NIGHT will be held in late July.Your Cemetery Committee is starting to prepare for thisannual fundraiser. This event has become a large part of ourannual revenue for cemetery maintenance expense. Pleaseconsider coming to the event this year with a couple offriends….. It’s more fun with you there !!!Sincerely,Sam MannaPresident – Italian Club Cemetery CommitteePAGE 23

MARCH/APRIL 2012Italian Club Building & Cultural Trust Fund, Inc.Post Offi ce Box 5054Tampa, Florida 33675RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDNON-PROFIT ORG.US POSTAGEPAIDTAMPA, FLPermit No. 2877Friends OfL’Unione ItalianaWe extend a special thanks to the following supporters for their specific commitmentto help the Club’s Newsletter.Please join as a Friend of L’Unione Italiana now! Call the offi ce for information.John J. AglianoJoe & Dora CaltagironePhilip & Jennie CaltagironeGrace S. CampisiDr. & Mrs. Felix M. CannellaFelix M. Cannella, Jr.Joseph & Gilda CapitanoNick CapitanoSam & Kristy ChiodoRosario CiccarelloLaura DeLuciaMercy DiMaioDan & Vera IovinoGrace & Angelo IppolitoSam & Elaine MannaRose P. MidullaMatt & Nicole NassifVince & Maria PardoMaria Leto PasettiBarbara Denti PoolViolet Verroca RodriguezPAGE 24