May 2009
Maggio(May) 2009
Over a hundred and fifty members attended our annual Frittata Party. It was a fantastic turn out. A light dinner, great company, and the best home made frittata for everyone to enjoy. What else can you ask for??? Thanks to Albert Belmonte and his committee for a great event and especially to all of our members who brought all their homemade goodies.
Upcoming Events
Come join us for a Mother’s Day Grand Raffle Kickoff Dinner on Tuesday, May 12th in the Chandelier Room. There is a $15 fee per person which includes dinner and beverages. We will enjoy a night of food, raffles, prizes and more. Bring your family and friends. Please see enclosed flyer for more details. Basket Raffle Donations are needed!! We depend greatly on the generosity of our members and friends and are grateful for any and all donations to fill our baskets for our Mother’s Day event. Please call Rosemarie Caiafa to arrange for donations to be brought to our Casa Italia office on May 4 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. Your donations may also be mailed to our office at
Attention all members: This Grand Raffle is in place of our annual Fashion Show Fundraiser. This is your opportunity to help raise money for our Scholarship as well as the thrill of winning a trip to
Our annual Golf Outing this year is on Sunday, June 28th held at the Bloomingdale Golf Course. Price per person is $125 which includes golf and cart, lunch and dinner. Or you can choose to dinner only for $40 a person. Please see enclosed flyer.
Save the Dates for
Pig Roast and Grand Raffle Drawing July 12th
Festa Della Famiglia – San Francesco di Paola August 8th & 9th
General Meeting (Nomination Night) TBD
General Meeting (Election) TBD
Pumpkin Patch October 3rd & 4th
Columbus Day Parade October 12th
Instillation Dinner Dance October 24th
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Christmas Party TBD
A Few Thoughts for Some Members:
CIAO would like to wish a speedy recovery to Leo Cattoni, and Theresa Tardi. CIAO would also like to send our deepest condolences to: the family of Frank Mazza on his passing, to Joe Russo and his family on the passing of his mother, Henrietta Russo and to Adeline Brucci and her family on the passing of her father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. To report incidents of care and concern about our club members, please contact our board member Rosemarie Caiafa. Please note that we only report births, deaths and concern of health.
New Members
CIAO would like to welcome our newest members: Tony S. Fioretti and Todd M. Ryder. Welcome aboard and be sure to join in all of our cultural festivities. For new membership applications you may go onto our website and print out a form. If you do not have access to the web you may contact Mary DeSanto for a new membership application package.
Until Next Time
Maria Ruffolo
Corresponding Secretary