"The purpose of this organization is to promote the heritage, culture and traditions of Italian-Americans through social, educational and recreational events. The organization shall also advance the educational development of Italian-American youth by generating and distributing funds for collegiate scholarships."
The Club had its annual Pig Roast on Wednesday September 30th. It was a fun night and the food was amazing. Approximately 45 members attended to enjoy the food provided by Catered Elegance. The Club wants to thank Rich Sesso and Brett Neff for all the work they did to make this happen.
Next month's meeting will be the Clambake. Be prepared for a feast of clams, chowder, chicken or steak, and potatoes. So please reserve your spot today!
Clambake on October 28th at the Grantwood Pavillion.
This is a Club Members only event. Sorry no guests this year.
Here are your options: Chicken Bake. $25 Steak Bake $35 Extra Dozen Clams $10
All bakes include clam chowder, sweet potato, corn and a roll.
For planning purposes please let us know you are coming. If you have questions or are ready to save your spot contact Dominic Lanteri at 216-990-1083 or at domoretired@gmail.com. Or mail your check to him at:
2948 Country Club Lane
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Look forward to seeing you there!
Just a few of the big crowd that attended.
Rich Sesso Selected as Man of the Year
Rich Sesso has been selected as The Man of the Year for 2020. Rich has served as a trustee and he is a welcome presence at virtually every Club event and meeting. Rich had the idea, and is responsible for all the planning, for the Pig Roast which has become a Club tradition. His reason for having the Pig Roast was to give every the Kitchen Crew a break and let them enjoy a meeting. That shows what a good guy Rich is.
Congratulations Rich and thanks for all you do.
Rich receives the award from last year's Man of the Year, Angelo Carcioppolo
Rich's family was there to share the moment
Welcome New Officers and Trustees
At the July General Meeting the Club proudly welcomed Brett Neff as our new President Sam Merolla as Vice President and two new trustees, Mark Bertolone and Dominic Lanteri.
President, Brett Neff. Brett has been an important Club member since he joined us. He has run the Solon Italian Club Foundation's biggest fundraiser, the Golf Outing, for a couple of years. He has already shown great leadership in these unusual times. We look forward to his leadership for the next three years.
Vice President, Sam Merolla. Sam attends almost every event and is the unofficial club photographer. He runs the Club's Facebook page and recently served as a Trustee. Sam is committed to improving communications among Club members.
Trustee, Mark Bertolone. A member since 2000 he runs the Stag Raffle and is the unquestioned best ticket seller in the Club.
Trustee, Dominic Lanteri. A member of the Sunshine Committee Dominic heads the Clambake Committee.
Congratulations to all the winners. We're sure they'll do a great job! The Club would also like to thank Past President, Mike Rhea for his efforts and leadership during his term. Thanks also to Past Vice President Joe DiNardo for his efforts. We appreciate the great job they did leading the Club.
This year's Board of Trustees. Photo by Michael Steinberg
Winners of the Man of the Year Award. Photo by Michael Steinberg
Bocce Season Is Over
It was challenging but another successful bocce season is completed with new champions, Team DiCarro. DiCarro beat Slo Your Roll in an exciting 3 game match. The eventual champions lost the first game 11-9 but came back to win the last two 11-6, 11-6. Slo Your Roll won a tough 3 game match against Ultimate Bocce in the semifinals. DiCarro beat long time rival 10 Balls in its semifinal match.
Congratulations to Mike DiCarro, Carl Panetti, Jim LePorte and Lenny Visconti on their victory.
Thanks to everyone who played this year. Special thanks to Commissioner Carl Panetti and Lou Bellante for organizing everything. It was fun!
Hey where's Donny
Great turnout of people readyto go.
The kitchen crew does have fun.
Buon Compleanno!
Best wishes to the following members who celebrate birthdays in the month of October:
10/4 Mario Iacano 10/5 Peter Machi 10/5 Mike Ruggieri 10/6 Joe DiNardo 10/8 Dennis Castiglione 10/17 Charles Indriolo 10/19 David Lunardi 10/20 Patrick Erney 10/21 Christopher Donatelli 10/21 Ray Tartabini 10/22 Irv Aplis 10/24 John Barto 10/25 Frank Riolo 10/26 Rich Alaimo 10/28 Dominic Lanteri 10/28 Tony Rinicella
Upcoming Events:
Board Meeting. October 21, 2020.. 7:00 PM. Solon Community Center.
General Club Meeting. October 28, 2020. 7:00 PM. Grantwood Pavillion. This is the Clambake.
Stag Raffle. November 20, 2020. 6:00 PM. Birchwood Party Center.
We hope to see you all soon!
If you haven't paid yet please don't forget to bring your membership dues of $75 to next week's meeting. If you can't make the meeting just drop a check in the mail. You can send your check, made out for $75 to the Solon Italian Club, to:
