"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."
October Club Meeting
Our next meeting is Wednesday October 30th at 6:30 PM at the Solon Community Center.
The monthly meetings are back to stay! We will hold them the last Wednesday of every month (except November and December) moving forward. Put it on your calendar.
Please note some important changes in start time and location for the meeting. We are back at the Community Center!! We will start at 6:30.
The Clambake is On!
Members voiced excitement about having a clambake so we are having a great one at the next meeting on October 30th. You'll get a traditional bake for $35. An extra dozen clams is $15. Catered Elegance always puts on a great show so we're confident you'll enjoy your meal.
We do need a head count so if you plan to attend please call Brett at (216)313-0197 no later than October 20th. Everyone is invited to join the fun. It is open to ALL, not just club members. This is very important so please remember to contact Brett by the 20th of this month.
The Details:
Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 6:30
Place: Solon Community Center.
Cost:
$35 for a traditional bake.
$15 for a dozen extra clams.
Money collected at the door.
Contact Brett by October 20th at the latest if attending. (216) 313-0197
Kid's Christmas Card Coloring Contest
The Christmas Card coloring contest is back! Please pickup a copy at the meeting (or download from below) the correct picture for the age for you child or grandchild.
Please write the following on the back of the page:
Need the child's name & age
Club Members name affiliated with the child.
Have them color them and return them back to Ron Lanci BEFORE NOVEMBER 15th.
We will have a steak and stogie night on September 11th at Havana's Choice Cigars in Twinsburg. We smoke a cigar or two, tell some stories and enjoy an excellent steak dinner. Cost is $30. If you are interested talk to Jim D'Orazio at 440.821.3776 or email him at j.dorazio@csuohio.edu.
Brass Balls Tournament
Once again we will travel to the Wickliffe Italian-American Club to play those gentlemen in bocce. Can this be the year we win? Could be since we seem to do a little better every year.
It will happen on Saturday, October 5th. We start at 9:30, play a few games and then enjoy a fine lunch. It's a good time. If you are interested in joining us talk to Jim D'Orazio at 440.821.3776 or email him at j.dorazio@csuohio.edu.
Columbus Day Parade
The Columbus Day Parade is happening again on October 14th. We march. We pass out beads. We have a glass of wine, or three. It's great fun. We meet on Murray Hill Road at 10:00 AM. Hope to see you there.
Annual Dues
If you haven't paid your dues please bring your check for $100 to this month's meeting. Thank you!
The Club year began July 1 and that means that membership dues are due now. The cost is $100. To those of you that have paid, THANK YOU!
Tim DiCarro: Man of the Year
A highlight of the Annual Dinner is the announcement of the Man of the Year Award. This year’s winner was Tim DiCarro. Tim has been an active member since he joined the Club in 2013. Tim has just been elected Secretary for the
upcoming year. Tim volunteers at every event, sometimes sets up, sometimes cooks, sometimes cleans up at club meetings, works sideboards at the reverse raffle and the dinner dance, works registration table at the golf outing, helps cook lunch and serve at the golf outing.
And he’s a great guy. The Club wants to thank Tim for all he does.
Sunshine Committee
Don DeRoia will now be the contact person for the Sunshine Committee. Usually we share bad news and we do want to hear from you if a Club member, or a family member, are going through a rough time. We also would like to share good news (eg. births, marriages).
We welcome the next year's officers and Trustees. Last month Brett Neff was reelected President. Sam Merolla was reelected as Vice President. Ron Carbone and Phil Zito were elected as Trustees. Congratulations to all!
Ron and Phil are replacing Mark Cancasi and Anthony D'Angelo on the Board. We'd like to thank Mark and Anthony for their hard work. They did a great job.
If you haven't paid your dues please bring your check for $100 to this month's meeting. Thank you!
Buon Compleanno!
Best wishes to the following members who celebrate birthdays in the month of August:
8/2 Jim D’Orazio
8/5 Michael Frangiamore
8/10 Dave Cosentino
8/11 Angelo Bertolone, Jr.
8/14 Tom Romeo
8/20 Steve Gazdag
8/20 Gary Riccelli
8/22 Angelo Bertolone III
8/26 Roy Pigniatello
8/28 Don DeRoia
8/30 Rick Tonelli
8/31 Ron Lanci
Solon Times Prints Article Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary
Meet club member Jim D’Orazio. Jim joined the Club in 2000 and has been an active member. Jim is currently a Trustee and he manages the Club’s communications. Jim has hosted a Steak and Stogie night and helped with many Club events. He enjoys playing in the Golf Outing every year and attending the Stag Raffle. And he heads a bocce team that’s going to make the playoffs someday. He says, “I really enjoy our events but my favorite might be attending the monthly meetings. It’s great to see everyone, the conversations are fun and the food is really good.” He says, “The Club is one of the best organizations I have ever joined. Great people that have become good friends. Great commitment to community with our scholarship program. I’m honored to be a member.”
Jim’s mother, Rosa, came to America in 1948 from Montenerodomo in Abruzzi. His father’s parents also came from there in 1894. Jim’s father, Fred, grew up in Little Italy and was a member of the ISDA and the Little Italy Retirees. Jim is retired from teaching marketing at Cleveland State. He has been married to Margaret for 43 years. They have three boys. Anthony and Maria live in Columbus. Mike and Callie live in South Euclid. Brian and Megan live in Minneapolis with their sons Remy and Aiden. Jim says, “I’m proud of my boys. They have grown to be good men. And I’m sure your grandkids are cute. They might be as cute as mine. But no kids are cuter than those little boys.” Apparently Jim is happy with those grandkids.
The Club wants to thank Jim for all he has done for the Club.
Columbus Day Parade
The Columbus Day Parade was held on October 11th. The Club was well represented and everyone had a great time. One of the best days of the year.
Bocce Season a Big Success
The playoffs were August 24th and they were exciting. Badda Bocce defeated Team DiCarro to win Tuesday night and Italia 76 defeated Slo Your Role to win Thursday night. Badda Bocce won the Championship by defeating Italia 76.
Congratulations to Tom Smith, Chris Stallano, Bill Sobonya, Vince Indriolo on being the 2021 Bocce Champions!
CLUB PHOTOS
Badda Bocce. 2021 Champions
Winners of the Man of the Year Award. Photo by Michael Steinberg
The D'Orazio all cleaned up.
The Boys with Grandma Rosie
Hey where's Donny
Great turnout of people readyto go.
The kitchen crew does have fun.
Upcoming Events:
We hope to see you all soon!
If you haven't paid yet please don't forget to bring your membership dues of $100 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 $100 to the Solon Italian Club, to:
