Solon Italian Club

Mission Statement

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"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."
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October Club Meeting

Our next meeting is Wednesday October 28th at 6:30 PM at the Solon Community Center.

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!
Kids Christmas Card Coloring ContestWith Christmas coming around the corner, its that time of the year where the Solon Italian Club runs the Christmas Card Coloring Contest for the kids. Below are 3 different templates for the age groups. Please print out a sheet for your child or grandchild, and give them to Ron Lanci before November 15th. If you cannot attend the October meeting, Ron Lanci will meet you somewhere you can drop them off.
Please add the following information to the back of each completed coloring sheet:--Your Name--Child's Name & Age

Upcoming Events

Italian-American Heritage Month
October is Italian-American Heritage Month and we plan to celebrate. The celebration starts on October 5th at the Cleveland City Hall Rotunda at 6 PM. This is a great opportunity to be present as a club. Many of the Italian American organizations in Northeast Ohio are there in numbers each year. We can have our Man of the Year recognized from the dais during the ceremony. And there is a FREE meal served to all attendees.

Columbus Day Parade
Finally there's the real celebration; The Columbus Day Parade. It's a blast! We get together at around 9:30 on October 12th on Murray Hill Road. We pre-game with some food and maybe a glass or two or vino. Then we march, handing out beads to a cheering crowd. After the parade the fun continues. It's almost impossible not to have a great time.

Trick or Treat Trail
Sponsored by the Foundation we will join the City of Solon for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at theirTrick-or-Treat Trail! event. We will set up a tent to host all the little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses as they stroll along the Portz Parkway Path for a safe and festive trick-or-treat experience. All members are invited. Feel free to help decorate, if you want or come in costume if you want.
It all happens Saturday, October 24th from 4 to 6 PM. Should be fun.

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.

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. Ticlkets will be available at this month's meeting. 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.

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.
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Buon Compleanno
Best wishes to the following members who celebrate birthdays in month of October:
10/5 Peter Machi 10/6 Joe DiNardo 10/8 Dennis Castiglione 10/21 Ray Tartabini 10/24 John Barto 10/24 Mike Basconi 10/26 Rich Alaimo 10/28 Dominic Lanteri 10/28 Tony Rinicella10/31 Paul Gruttaduria
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
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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.
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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