Solon Italian Club

Mission Statement

"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 support the Solon Italian Club Foundation and their cause."

August Club Meeting

Our next meeting is Wednesday August 26th at 6:30 PM at the Solon Community Center. Pig Roast In what has become a very popular annual tradition we will have a pig roast at the August meeting on August 26th. The meal is always superb with our porcine friend being the star of the show surrounded by some delectable sides. It's a feast. We encourage you to bring any friends or family that are interested. Cost is $35.

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!

Upcoming Events

Pig Roast In what has become a very popular annual tradition we will have a pig roast at the August meeting on August 26th. The meal is always superb with our porcine friend being the star of the show surrounded by some delectable sides. It's a feast. We encourage you to bring any friends or family that are interested. Cost is $35. Golf Outing The Annual Golf Outing was held on July 31s,t at Grantwood. It was great fun. Brett Neff did a great job of organizing a smooth, entirely enjoyable day. Couldn't have done it without the help of the many volunteers, too numerous to name, that helped. Great thanks to you all. Steak and Stogie We had another fun evening of steaks, cigars and the company of good people on August 5th. Over 60 people attended the event. Thanks to Frank Bonsignore and Tom Romeo for organizing it and special thanks to the remarkable grill work of Al Giammaria and Carl Pannetti. It was so much fun we're doing it again on September 16th. If you want to come pay your $40 at this month's meeting. It usually sells out so secure your spot now. Brass Balls Tournament Once again we'll be playing the Wickliffe Italian-American Club in a friendly bocce tournament on October 10th. We're due to beat these guys! Cost is $15/man. You get to play a couple of games and enjoy an excellent lunch. A fun day. It's better if you can put together your own 4 man team. If not, that's ok. We'll get you someone to play with. We don't usually win but we always have a good time. If you want to play contact Jim D'Orazio at j.dorazio@csuohio.edu or 440.821.3776. Columbus Day Parade The Columbus Day Parade is October 12th and once again we will be proudly marching. The fun starts around 9:30 on Murray Hill Road. Prep includes food and maybe a glass or two. The actual parade starts at 12. Shenanigans continue afterwards. A really fun day. Please join us. The Stag Raffle This evening is a blast. Good food, an open bar, a reverse raffle and even some prizes. Mark Bertolone and Tony Toth always put together a fun evening. It happens this year on November 20th. Cost is $125. Please join us.
Save the Date The Board has put together a calendar for the upcoming year. Some of your favorites are back! Here are some dates to circle on your calendar. Details will follow closer to the event. August 26th. General Meeting. The Pig Roast. September 9th. Steak and Stogie September 30th. General Meeting. October 10th. Brass Balls Bocce October 12th. Columbus Day Parade. October 28th. General Meeting. November 20th. Stag Raffle December 2nd. General Meeting. Holiday Celebration.
Sam Merolla: 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 Sam Merolla. And he’s a great guy. The Club wants to thank Sam for all he does.
Buon Compleanno
Best wishes to the following members who celebrate birthdays in month of September:
9/6 Keith Coleman9/9 Buzz Tabone 9/11 Dominic Musarra Sr.9/13 Marty Tabone9/14 Paul Lepri9/14 Brett Neff9/16 Paul Episcopo9/20 Dominic Musarra Jr.9/20 Jason Vespucci9/20 John J. Zito9/21 Vince Indriolo9/28 Frank Gambosi
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).
You can contact Don at merdon58@yahoo.com or at 440.241.5945.

Club Photos

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.
The kitchen crew does have fun.
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:Solon Italian Club PO Box 39602Solon, Ohio 44139
Club Officers:
President: Jim D'OrazioVice President: Anthony D'AngeloTreasurer: Roy PignatielloSecretary: Tim DiCarro