DECEMBER 2017 PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXXVI No. 12 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX (586) 228-1678 - Email iacs@iacsonline.com
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Alberto, Clinton Twp
Ray & Joan, Washington Twp
Geraldine & Kathryn, Shelby Twp
Sharon, Macomb
Greg, Richmond
Teresa, Washington Twp
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Wednesday – IACS Members Night December 3 – Sunday – Holy Family Church – The Christmas Extravaganza – directly after 11:30 a.m. Mass; $5/person plus a non-perishable food item for every person in your party. (See flyer in newspaper) December 5 - Wednesday – IACS Senior Membership meeting – 10:00 a.m. – Italian Cultural Center December 6-7-8 and 9 – from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Holy Family Church in Detroit will be hosting a Millionaire Party at Rosemack Bingo Hall on 13 Mile Road between Little Mack & Harper in Roseville. So, if you like to play poker or Texas hold’em, and you don’t want to drive to the Casino, come join us and support the Holy Family Church. December 10 – Sunday – AIO annual Christmas Party for all members, children, and grandchildren at Fern Hill; doors open 12 noon; fun-filled day with music, dancing, show; Santa and gifts for all young children. Come and celebrate! December 10 – Sunday – Madonna del Campo 2017 annual Christmas Party at San Marino Club – doors open 12:30 p.m., dinner at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: Guest 13 & older $40; Children 6-12 is $20; Ages 5 and under free. For info, call Nino Brusca 586-781-6748, Angelo Soave 810-459-3044 or Antoinette Forgione 586739-0875. December 13 - Wednesday - 1:00 PM IACS Book Club will meet. Please contact Ilene Stanko at 586-8646171 for additional information.
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December 14– Thursday - IACS Christmas Dinner Dance. Music by Pino Marelli. Prepaid reservations. Cost is $20 for members and $22 for nonmembers. Call 586-228-3030 for tickets. December 16 – Saturday Breakfast with Santa at the Italian American Cultural Center begins 9:30 a.m. Pre-
paid reservations required – 586-228-3030, Ext. 15 Adults & Children 11 years or older: $13/members; $15/nonmembers; children 3-10 years old $8; children 2 & under free. (see flyer in newspaper) December 16 – Sunday – Lodge Figli Della Sicilia No. 227 Christmas Party at the Italian Cultural Center,
1 p.m. For information, please call President Salvatore Previti – 586-566-3843. December 31 – Sunday – Prestige New Year’s Eve (see flyer in newspaper) January 6, 2018 – Saturday – Visit from La Befana – Adults and children 11 and older $10; children 4 to 10 years old $5; children 3 and under free. (see flyer in
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newspaper) January 28, 2018 – Sunday – IACS General Membership Meeting & board of directors’ election results at the Italian American Cultural Center; Mass 10 a.m. – complimentary breakfast follows; 2017 State of Society Address; interim financial statement; results of election
San Francesco Catholic Church
CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR’S San Francesco & Catholic Church SCHEDULE-2017 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S th December 24 -Christmas Eve: SCHEDULE-2017 Eve: 10am 24th-Christmas RegularDecember Sunday Mass Times: 8am, Regular in Sunday Mass Times: 8am, 10am Italian & 12:00pm. & 12:00pm. in ItalianVigil 6:00pm Mass. 6:00pm Vigilopen Mass. Midnight Mass: Doors at 11:00pm. Doors open 11:00pm. Midnight Mass: After midnight Mass everyone isat invited into After midnight Mass everyone is invited into the hall to exchange Christmas greetings and the hall to exchange Christmas greetings and for refreshments. for refreshments. th December 25 Christmas Day Day December 25th- -Christmas Regular Mass RegularSunday Sunday Mass times. times. st st January January1 1-New -NewYear’s Year’s Day Day Not a day 8am Not a dayofofobligation-Mass obligation-Mass @ 8am *Confessions *Confessionscan canbe beheard heard on on December December th th commencingat at 11:00pm. 11:00pm. commencing 2424 Merry Christmas&&Happy Happy New New Year Merry Christmas Yearto to ALL from Fr.Dino DinoVanin Vanin & & his his parish ALL from Fr. parish staff, Fr. Giulio Schiavi & the PIME staff, Fr. Giulio Schiavi & the PIME Fathers. Fathers. Buon Natale & Buon Anno!
Buon Natale & Buon Anno!
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IACS SENIORS CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE
The December 6th meeting will be followed by our Christmas party. It will feature live entertainment; a delicious sit-down dinner; table prizes, prizes, and cheerful friendship. Prepaid reservations are required.
ESTHER BEAUDETTE Wow! Another year winding down. It sure seems the years fly by faster and faster. Our November meeting was very exciting. We saluted our veterans in attendance for their service to our country. Mary Ann Polizzi gifted each veteran with her delicious cookies. Oakmont Parkway Director Cyndi Tanner arrived with a bottle of wine for each veteran. Our bake sale went well – thank you everyone who helped make it a success.
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We will kick off our day trips in 2018. On January 24th, we will go to Pointe Edward Casino in Sarnia, Ont., Canada. Cost is $20; our bus will leave at 8:45 a.m. Proper I.D. is required. Call Esther at (586) 286-2597 to reserve your seat. Happy winter to all our snow bird members who will leave us till springtime –You will be missed. Floyd and I want to wish everyone a Blessed and Merry Christmas. Stay warm and well. Enjoy each day, for each day is a gift. Esther
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Gerald and Caterina Schueler and big brother Gino are ecstatic to welcome little Camilla Marie into the world on the June 14, 2017. Camilla was baptized on October 15, 2017 at San Francesco Catholic Church with her godparents, Alessandra Lentini and Giuseppe Lentini, by her side.
ITALIAN CONSULATE WILL NO LONGER SEND REPRESENTATIVE TO IACS We have been advised by the Italian Consulate in Detroit that effective November, 2017 they will no longer send a representative to the IACS. Consular services are available at their office at 535 Griswold, suite 1840 in Detroit during the hours of 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday through Friday, and also from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Wendnesday. Please consult their website www.consdetroit.esteri.it for information regarding services available.
Esther Beaudette bids farewell to Barbara Smith on her retirement
Patronato ITAL-UIL Announcement The Patronato ITAL-UIL will continue to assist the community with their Italian pension issues at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For further information please call Ms. Rita Barile 734-421-3460.
Italian American
Change of Address for COM.IT.ES Office
The COM.IT.ES Office has moved to a new location effective October 1, 2017. The new address is: Change of Address for COM.IT.ES Office COM.IT.ES di Detroit The COM.IT.ES Office to a new location effective October 1, 2017. The 51424 Van Dyke Ave.,has Ste.moved 7 new address is: MI 48316 Shelby Township, COM.IT.ES dinumber Detroit remains the same at 586-991-0193. Their email address is Their phone 51424 Van Dyke Ave., Ste. 7 and their website is http://comites-Detroit.weebly.com http://comites-detroit.weebly.com comites@comitesdetroit.org . Shelby Township, MI 48316
Office Monday and Friday from 1:00PM PMtoto5:00 4:00Their PM email address is Theirhours phone number remains the same at 1:00 586-991-0193. Office hoursare are Monday and Friday from PM comites@comitesdetroit.org and their website is http://comites-Detroit.weebly.com .
Office hours are Monday and Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
LAYOUT & DESIGN American Speedy Printing DISTRIBUTION Lelio D’Aristotile WRITING STAFF Esther Beaudette Antonio DiGiorgio Barbara Smith Sandra Tornberg Photographer Elio Ripari Sandra Tornberg 586/228-3030 ext 15 iacs@iacsonline. com www.iacsonline. com Deadline for submitting material is the 10th of the month. We reserve the right to edit all copy.
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We Have Moved! The Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, Detroit Metropolitan Area, is pleased to announce that we have MOVED to a NEW location. Starting from Monday, October 16, 2017 cultural and Italian language classes will be held at: 4050 West Maple Road, Ste # 250, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Photo: Angela Marie Pippi Soave
THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMORIAL MASS Members of the Italian American Chamber of Commerce attended a memorial Mass honoring the organization’s deceased members at Holy Family Church on Sunday, November 5, 2017. The Mass was officiated by Fr. Pino Licciardi and Fr. Stephen Wolf. The distinguished list of deceased members includes three past presidents of the Italian American Cultural Society: Martin (Reno) Garagiola, Anthony Sanfemio, and Frank Palazzolo. The IACS is a proud member of the Italian American Chamber of Commerce and was represented by President Sandra Tornberg. Paul Calcaterra read a poem “We Remember Them” by Shaun O’Keefe to memorialize the deceased. We Remember Them In the rising of the sun, and its going down, We remember them In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, We remember them In the opening of buds and in the warmth of summer, We remember them In the rustling of leaves and the beauty of autumn We remember them In the beginning of the year and when it ends, We remember them When we are weary and in need of strength, We remember them When we have joys we yearn to share, We remember them So long as we live, they shall live, for they are now part of us as, We remember them.
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Italian American Cultural Society attendance records. Our bocce leagues were in full swing during the summer, and members gathered to play cards during the fall and winter months. Members were invited to four General Membership meetings at which they received complimentary meals and received updates about the state of the IACS. In addition we introduced monthly dinner dances.
SANDRA TORNBERG Since the publication of our November issue, the IACS family has endured a devastating loss. Curtis W. Smith, beloved husband of our longtime employee Barbara Smith, passed away suddenly on November 2 on what was to be her last day of work before retirement. Barbara and her family remain in our hearts and prayers as they cope with the loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. 2017 has been another incredible year at the IACS. We will once again see record profits in our banquet operations under the leadership of Executive Chef and General Manager Alex Lozovoj. For the second consecutive year, our venue was awarded “Best of Weddings “status by theknot.com, an important bridal website. We continued to make much-needed improvements to our facility, upgrading the restrooms and painting the Club Room. More improvements are planned for 2018. We hosted and participated in many events focused on promoting our Italian culture and introducing people to the IACS and our facility. Our popular annual events included Ladies Night Out, the Feast of San Giuseppe, Festa della Repubblica, Detroit Tigers Italian Heritage Day, Summertime Tea Party, Sportsmen’s Dinner, and Fall Craft Show. The Festa Italiana in July was one of the most successful in recent history, breaking
We participated in the Sterling Heights Cultural Exchange and Troy Family Daze International Day, and proudly hosted the Michigan Opera Theatre, the Bellini Opera, and the Italian Film Festival USA. We supported events to commemorate the Week of Italian Language and the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. Our Italian Education program was very successful, and our children’s choir made their singing debut, performing at the Festa della Repubblica, Festa Italiana, and Troy Daze. Our members will soon be receiving ballots to vote for seven Board of Director positions. This issue contains biographies submitted by many of the candidates. I urge you to read and consider the information carefully and vote for candidates who will bring their talents and enthusiasm to the Board so that we can keep the IACS moving forward. On behalf of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and IACS staff, I wish all of our members and friends a happy and healthy holiday season.
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The Italian American Cultural Society NOTICE OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ELECTION RESULTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to the By-Laws of the ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY, Notice is hereby given of a General Membership Meeting and results of Election on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038.
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Science degree in Information Technology from Ferris State University where I graduated with honors. I worked in IT for 33 years. Most recently I left my position at FCA (Chrysler) after 28 years. I now work on my real estate investment business that I started, in my part time, 25 years ago
The following is the Agenda for the meeting: I. 10:00 A.M. Mass – Fr. Enzo Addari II. 10:45 A.M. Complimentary Breakfast III. 11:30 A.M. 2017 State of Society Address – Sandra Tornberg, President IV. Interim Financial Statement – Enzo Paglia, Treasurer V. Results of Election
MARK PAPALE My name is Mark Papale. I am excited to be a candidate for the board of directors here at the Italian American Cultural Society (IACS). It would be a privilege and an honor to serve on our board. I want to run to have the opportunity to be part of an organization that parallels my life long personal passion, my Italian heritage and Italian culture. I want to be part of growing the center by helping realize the vision of a membership building become a reality that provides a place for the members to congregate, keep our library and other opportunities as well as maintain our wonderful Italian roots. I am the grandson of Italian immigrants. This allowed me to experience much of the culture of Italy that
we still practice today. My grandparents immigrated to this country from Italy regions of Lazio, Marche, Basilicata and Campagna arriving in the early part of the 20th century after WWI. I learned from my parents, passed down from their parents, the importance of tradition and family. Today, on Christmas Eve, we make the same fish based dishes my grandparents and parents always made, enjoyed with family and extended family. My children and I make the same hot giardiniera passed down from my grandfather that he made for us and I had made with my father. Sundays are often “spaghetti with sausage and meatballs”, of course with Ma’s recipe. I have also have had the fortune to bring my family to visit our relatives in Italy on more than one occasion. My affiliation to the IACS goes back to the late 80’s when I first came to the center. A few others and I became the founding members of the Avanti Network, a young adult Italian American group. I also took my first Italian class at the IACS at that time. The IACS is where I met my wife of 28 years, Marisa, studying Ital-
ian and participating in the Avanti events. I have supported the center as a paid member for many years while attending as many events as possible. More recently I have volunteered the last couple years to help setup and tear down at Festa Italiana and participated in the Columbus Day parade. Furthermore, I am currently enrolled in advanced Italian classes at the center. In addition, we recently moved into Partridge Creek subdivision last spring. One of the reasons we choose Partridge Creek was the proximity to the IACS. Marisa and I have four children: Nino, Angelo, Stefano and Josephina. Nino has recently graduated from Wayne State University (WSU) Medical school and is in his residency program. Angelo recently graduated from Oakland University in accounting and works at FCA. Stefano is completing his BS at WSU in criminal justice and Josephina is a junior at the International Academy of Macomb. I am proud to bring my children to events such as Festa Italiana or the Wild Game Dinner. They are the future of the IACS. I possess a Bachelor of
CLARICE S QUILLACE (Incumbent)
I have been a proud Member of the IACS for over 14 years and served on our Board for six years. My Membership dues are always current. This last term I have been on our Executive Committee. It is important for me to attend our functions. I look forward to the expansion of our building as one of the fruits of our success. That’s why being a part of our Regional Dinners, Craft Show, Festa della Repubblica, Bellini Opera, Festa Italiana, Healing Service, Anniversary Gala are all important to me. I have worked at these events; publicized our events; sold raffle tickets, etc. I currently reside in Shelby Township. I am single and a graduate of Oakland University with a BA in Education and an MSA from Central Michigan in Business. I hold a State of Michigan Teaching Certificate and am still using it. I work as a substitute teacher for EduStaff in the
Utica Community Schools. I spend a great deal of my time on being a Board Member of the IACS, COMITES, and Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan. I am a past Member of the Columbus Day Committee. I have organized many excursions under the sponsorship of the FADM. I attend Wayne State University where I take Italian Classes. Growing up hearing Italiano spoken in my home daily, I miss my parents and credit my memberships in Italian organizations with keeping me immersed in our beautiful culture. I am also a Member of the Calabria Club, AIO, Sons of Italy, Dante Alighieri Society, and the NOI Foundation. I respectfully ask all voting in this election to consider returning me to our Board of Directors. Clarice Squillace Second Vice-President
GREGORY ROGERS (Incumbent)
Gregory Rogers is proud of his Italian ancestry. His grandparents, Rocco Ruggiero, Sr. and Frances DeLuca, immigrated to America from Ficiano and San Giovanni la Punta, Italy. After a name mix up on immigration papers, they became known as
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ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES Winter 2018 Enrollment Form Whether you are looking to study Italian for professional, personal, or recreational purposes, The IACS offers Italian language classes for people of all ages and levels of proficiency! Learn how to read, write, and speak Italian in a fun and interactive learning environment! Classes are taught by native Italian speakers with teaching degrees. We offer two semesters a year. Adult semester classes begin in September and January. Take a look at what the IACS has to offer: Weekday Adult Classes
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ADULT CLASSES: BEGINNER
Weekday adult Italian language classes run for 15 weeks. Classes will begin the week of Monday, January 22, 2018, and all classes are from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The cost for any adult class is $150 (Beginner Class: $35 additional for books and materials).
BEGINNER II CONTINUATION INTERMEDIATE
IACS members will receive a 10% discount. Cancellation Policy: $25 of registration fee is non-refundable after first class. There is an additional $10 late fee, if registration is after January 17, 2018.
ADULT ADVANCE/CONVERSATION
Please cut below the dotted line and return the completed form, along with payment to: 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Twp., MI 48038 First Name ______________________ Last Name _________________________________ Address/City/State/Zip________________________________________________________ Home Phone _________________________ Cell __________________________________
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“Rogers” instead of Ruggiero. Mr. Rogers believes in good family morals. He has a strong belief and desire to carry on Italian traditions and wants to help promote the growth of the Italian American Cultural Society. He and his wife, Sarah Grillo-Rogers, have been married for 33 years. They have four children, Patricia, Vincenza, Sarah, and Jerome. Gregory and Sarah have four grandchildren - Rosario, Marianna, Franco and Marcello. As a graduate of Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores, 1974, Mr. Rogers later attended Sibyls school for hair dressing in Detroit. He completed the course in real estate law and was licensed in both by the State of Michigan. He currently sells real estate with REMAX First where his wife is part of the Team Rogers. He has been employed there since 1996. He is the owner of a hair salon, Gregory’s Total Hair Care, in Clinton Township.
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Class Enrollment (please circle one) Monday - Adult Beginner II (Marta)
Tuesday - Adult Continuation (Marta)
Monday – Adult Intermediate (Maria)
Wednesday – Adult Beginner (Marta)
Tuesday - Adult Intermediate (Maria)
Wednesday - Adult Advanced/ Conversation (Maria)
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The IACS is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization.
RAMO SALERNO (Incumbent)
Ramo Arthur Salerno was born in Detroit on August 20, 1931, to Francesco and Rosaria (Derango) Salerno, who had immigrated to the United States from Marano (Cosenza), Italy in 1908 to
seek a new world of opportunity for themselves and their family. Salerno presently serves on the IACS Board of Directors and has maintained that position for approximately 20 years. In 2016, the IACS proudly and respectfully made tribute to him as their special guest of honor at their sixth annual Sportsmen Dinner – recognizing his achievements as a passionate individual supporting charitable fundraising and civic events. Active in several Italian American organizations, Salerno was honored as Italian American of the Year by the Italian Study Group of Troy in 2003; serves as a board member of the A.I.O., is the Goodwill Ambassador for the Coro Italiano and has been actively involved in the Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan since 1990. For the past 15 years, Salerno has spearheaded the Columbus Celebration in Lansing at his own expense. He received proclamations for each year the celebration was held. In addition, he was the Grand Marshal of the 2001 Columbus Day Parade and is a past Grand Marshal and Director of the Warren-Centerline Thanksgiving Day Parade. Salerno is proud of his son, Ramo Salerno, Jr., a doctor of optometry, who is married to Valerie, and his daughter, Rhonda Salerno Collins, an early childhood educator specialist, who is married to Gordon Collins, and his granddaughter Marena Salerno Collins.
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DECEMBER 2017 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
As we said at the general membership meeting, it’s never been a better time to belong to the IACS. But as all things go, for the first time since the ‘90’s, the dues will be increasing slightly. The board has discussed and reviewed and their decisions are below. Please note that the information below is the final decision. What was discussed at the general meeting and in the last issue were discussions still in review. MEMBERSHIP LEVELS ASSOCIATE $25.00 NEW Ages 18-25 Special discount on events and dinners for themselves and a guest attending with them on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. SINGLE OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $60.00 Ages 26-59 This level does NOT include single parents. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves and a guest attending with them on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American.Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $125.00 This includes two adult memberships and all children under 18 who live in the same household. Special discount on events and dinners for each member of the family on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting 10% discount on any Italian language class. SENIOR MEMBERSHIP single $40.00 couple $80.00 Must be over 60 years of age. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. PATRON $1,000.00 Lifetime Membership - Includes two adult memberships and membership for all children living in the household under the age of 18. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. Entrance into a special dinner to be hosted by the IACS for lifetime members. This event will be offered once a year. To enjoy this level, a yearly card will be issued to the lifetime adult members. Once the adult members have passed away, this membership will cease. BENEFACTOR $5,000.00 Lifetime Membership - Includes two adult memberships and membership for all children living in the household under the age of 18. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. Entrance into a special dinner to be hosted by the IACS for lifetime members. This event will be offered once a year. To enjoy this level, a yearly card will be issued to the lifetime adult members. Once the adult members have passed away, this membership will cease. The inscription of the benefactor’s name will appear on a special plaque on display at the IACS. NOTE: to take advantage of these benefits and vote in an IACS election, a member must be a registered member for 90 days on the day that the ballots are to go out to the membership. All memberships are nontransferable. All memberships are nonrefundable. Renewal forms, as in the past, will be sent to members at their home address. Thank you for being part of the IACS. The best is yet to come! Karen Mack - Membership Chairperson
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PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE IACS
ATTORNEYS J.B.Bieske and Jenifer Alfonsi 19991 Hall Road Macomb Twp., MI 48044 800-331-3530 fax 586-977-8444 www.ssdfighter.com
Aiello Law Group Mark Anthony Aiello 3031 West Grand Blvd., Ste. #440 Detroit, MI 48202 313-964-4900 Lucido & Manzella, PC Attorneys & Counselors at Law 39999 Garfield Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-228-3900 Marchese, Giorgio 43455 Schoenherr Rd Ste.7 Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-323-2300 BAKERIES Bommarito Bakery Michigan Italian Bakery, Inc 21830 Greater Mack Ave St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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LISA VALERIO-NOWC As a librarian, I love to read stories of passion, bravery and courage. The stories of the Italians who came to America to start a new life are one of my favorites. Why? This is the story of my family, my culture and
586-772-6731 fax 772-6556
Il Fornaio Bakery 13689 23 Mile Road Shelby Twp., MI 48315 586-566-5280 BANQUET HALLS IACS Banquet Center 43843 Romeo Plank Rd Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-421-5155 www.iacsonline.com CEMETERIES Resurrection Cemetery 18201 Clinton River Road Clinton Twp., MI 586-286-9020 www.mtelliott.com DENTIST John A. Dobry, DDS 15870 19 Mile Rd Ste 160 Clinton Twp, MI 48038 586-286-0790 www.dobrydental.com FRUIT MARKET Randazzos Fresh Markets www.randazzofreshmarket.com
my roots. I decided to join the Italian American Cultural Society because of the society’s dedication to preserving the Italian culture and tradition in Macomb County. I am a proud Italian American whose family immigrated to America in the late 1950’s from Sora, Italy. My parents taught me strong work ethics, the Italian language, appreciation of Italian music, and of course the pleasures of playing bocce at family picnics. It is because of their timeless lessons that my ties to the Italian community remain strong. Currently, I am a member of IACS, as well as a member of the Sorana Society, and Catechist of Second Grade/First Communion for 20 years
36800 Garfield Clinton Township MI 48035 586-293-3500 49800 Hayes Rd Macomb, MI 48044 586-566-8700 -13441 13 Mile Rd Warren, MI 48088 586-979-1010 FUNERAL HOMES Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes St. Clair Shores & Sterling Heights 586-777-0557 or 586-977-7300 Lee Ellena Funeral Home, Inc. 46530 Romeo Plank Road Macomb Twp., MI 48044 586-412-8999 Resurrection Funeral Home 40800 Hayes Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-412-3000
INSURANCE AGENCIES Lucido Insurance Agency 39999 Garfield Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-286-8200 Auto • Home • Business • Life • Health • Financial Planning LANDSCAPING SC Lawnscape, LLC Macomb Twp., MI 586-263-0641 PHYSICIANS Skardarasy, MD Charles Si’ Parla Italiano 33464 Schoenherr Ste 160 Sterling Heights, MI 48312 586-258-3775 RETIREMENT LIVING Villa Bella of Clinton Township 15894 19 Mile Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-412-8190 www.Villa-Bella.net
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 54880 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Twp., MI 48316 586-677-4000 at San Francesco Catholic Church in Clinton Township. In November 2016, I represented San Francesco Catholic Church at Archdiocese of Detroit Synod of Evangelization. I am confident that I have the skills and experience to hold a board member’s position and to be a great benefit to IACS. As a librarian of over twenty five years, I have worked with numerous professional organizations such as Michigan Library Association and Michigan Catholic Library Association to organize workshops, fundraisers and membership recruitment. More importantly, I have the drive and motivation to be a positive contributor to IACS
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC COM.IT.ES - Detroit informs the community that as of October 01, 2017 our new physical address will be 51424 Van Dyke Avenue Ste. 7 Shelby Township, Michigan 48316. The new office is located still on Van Dyke Avenue, just n. of 23 Mile Road, on the 2nd floor of the Shelby Business Center. Our telephone number remains the same: 586/9910193 E-mail address: comites@ comitesdetroit.org Website: http://comites-detroit.weebly.com Office hours to the public are the same: Monday and Friday from 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. For any information, please call Teria Delorenzo at 586-262-7482 In emergency, please call Mr. Domenico Ruggirello at 586255-8228.
and the Italian community. It would be my honor and privilege to serve on the Board of the Italian American Cultural Society.
PINO MARELLI (Incumbent)
I have served on the IACS Board of Directors for over 10 years. Born in Bari,
Italy, the son of a classical musician, I’ve studied at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music. Afterwards I’ve traveled throughout the world, most predominately in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. This background has allowed me to become an expert in the wide spectrum of international music and enabled me to learn several languages – my performances are vibrant with Italian, English and Spanish and even occasional splashes of French. I host an Italian American television show seen on Comcast Cable – Channel 90 on Wednesday – Saturday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. I have long been active in the Italian organization COMITES.
ROSA BONNI I was recently voted by the IACS Executive Board to my position on the Board of Directors. I would like to continue to be a team player of the IACS Board and help in making the IACS flourish and be one of the centerpieces of the Italian community now and into the future. As a member of the Board, I would love to be involved in the organizational process – volunteering, promoting any projects, events, and projects and serve whenever I can be of assistance. I am 46 years old – and the eldest of three children. I was born in Detroit and lived in the vicinity of the Italian American Cultural Center in Clinton Township-Macomb area until 1983. That year our family moved to Italy, and I lived in Italy until 1994. I went up to 6th grade in the States and then completed my education in Italy where I
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November 15, 2017 Hi Sandra, A big thank you on behalf of Bellini Opera Officers: Mike & Mary Chirco Rosolino Lo Duca Jane Evola Eva Evola Aaron Caruso Dino Valle
Anna Calemme, Lisa Agazzi, Aaron Caruso, Eva Evola, Dino Valle Anna Calemme "The Elegant Voice of Naples in the World"
All the performers Anna Calemme, Cory Pesaturo, Eva Evola , Joe Recchia, Francesco Cavallini, David Passalacqua, and Lisa Agazzi, and also our sponsors Roy O'Brien Ford, MJC Companies and Primi Piatti. Sandra, with your working force at the IACS, you were able to put together one of the best concerts held at the Center, truly an outreach to the Italian community, to promulgate the art of the Neapolitan song. "QUESTA È CULTURA" and, may I add, you are not a bad violin player either. Brava! Grazie di cuore,Dino
Joe Recchia, Francesco Cavallini, David Passalacqua, Cory Pesaturo
World champion accordion player Cory Pesaturo
Lisa Agazzi performs Torna a Sorriento, accompanied by Joe Recchia, Cory Pesaturo, and David Passalacqua
Everyone gets in the act
On Sunday, November 12 the IACS was delighted to host the Bellini Opera and Michigan Accordion Society for a night of Neapolitan music. The featured vocalists were Lisa Agazzi, Eva Evola, Aaron Caruso, Dino Valle, and “The Elegant Voice of Naples in the World”, Anna Calemme. Exhibiting their outstanding musicianship were accordionists David Passalacqua, Joe Recchia, world champion Cory Pesaturo, and Professor Francesco Cavallini on mandolin. The evening featured a tribute to the late Burt Bonaldi. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the show, rising to their feet to participate in a rousing “O Sole Mio” for the grand finale.
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became an accountant/CPA (1992). Soon after, in May of 1994, I married my husband Domenic Bonni in Partinico, Italy. Shortly, after, we moved to the United States. On January 23, 1997, my daughter was born. Both my immediate family and my husband’s family live in Italy and manage to go back regularly. My family and I are active members of Holy Family Church in Detroit. I am
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Italian American Cultural Society pastoral and financial council of our parish and volunteer in a lot of the events that are held at Holy Family Church. Other organizations I below to: Club Madonna del Ponte di Partinico; Club Figli della Sicilia; Italian American Cultural Society since 2015. I am secretary of the Federazione Siciliana Club of Michigan; member and volunteer of the MS Society. For six years I have been a sales manager and accountant Ceramiche Borgia in Partinico, Italy; 10 years plant manager/ production manager at Anchor Bay Pkg – Chesterfield; presently, property manager/ owner. I have degrees in business; accounting; bilingual Italian/English.
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ADVANTAGES TO BEING AN IACS MEMBER: • Monthly home delivery of the Italian American Cultural Society newspaper; • Special 10% discount Italian language classes; • Discounted IACS special events over $25; • Special discount off published Menu Prices given to IACS Members for any event over $500 booked at IACS Banquet & Conference Center (Maximum $1,000). For eligibility, minimum 60-day membership prior to booking event; • Special discount for IACS members on advertising in the IACS newspaper; • Special 20% discount on all baked goods including wedding cakes at Il Fornaio Bakery, 13689 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township; • Giuseppe’s International Oil & Vinegars - $1.00 off each bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Aged Balsamic Vinegar (200ml size & up); The Mall at Partridge Creek – 586/263-4200; www.giuseppesoils.com; • Dr. David Guzzardo – Chiropractor – New Patients – A free consultation, free exam, and half off on x-rays – 39725 Garfield, Clinton Twp., 586/286-6616; www.guzzardochiropractic.com; • St. Clair Eye, Charles G. Shermetaro, O.D. – 15% discount on lenses, frames, and non-prescription sunglasses. Not to be used with insurances, other discounts, or on contact lenses. 48873 Hayes Rd. @ 22 Mile – (586) 247-2121; • SC Lawnscape LLC – FREE first lawn cutting with signed year contract. 10% SAVINGS on any landscape purchase of $2,500 or above. REFERRAL PROGRAM, our current, past, or new customers receive discounts or local gift cards with every signed referral. 586/263-0641 – www.sclawnscape.com; • Attorney Armand Velardo – Free consultation and 10% discount on legal services. (Acquisitions; Civil and Commercial Litigation; Corporate Planning; Estate Planning; Family Law; Mergers; Personal Injury; Probate; Real Estate Transactions; Shareholder Disputes; Tax Issues; Arbitrator; Facilitator; and Mediator.)
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VINCENT MONTICCIOLO I am running for a position for the Board of Directors. I have been married to my wife Agnes for 54 wonderful years. We have five children and 10 children. I have a bachelor degree in business administration. I have volunteered for Catholic Charities of Michigan for the past six years. Before retirement, I was a business agent for eight years for the Teamsters Union of Michigan, prior to that I was an over the road truck driver for 30 years. I am an usher for St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Baltimore. I have been a member of the IACS for approximately five years. As a board member, I believe I can bring honesty and integrity to the membership. I will also work with the Gioventu’ Club. I will bring in new ideas in how to gap the missing link, our group, to fully participate with programs adapted to their age groups. In addition, I can help in members’ activities program. I am willing to organize “BINGO” for all the membership, as I have the expertise and knowledge
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since I am volunteering at the nursing home and the one activity is “BINGO” under my supervision. When voting for the board, please give your support by voting for me.
ENZO PAGLIA (Incumbent)
My name is Enzo Paglia, and I am running for the position as Board Member for the Italian American Cultural Society. I am currently serving as a Board member and Treasurer. I was born in Opi, L’Aquila, Italy and immigrated to the United States with my family in 1958. I have always been a strong proponent of my Italian Heritage and proud to always speak about our culture and accomplishments. I believe in the mission of the IACS in bringing to-
gether our different clubs and associations in creating a strong and viable organization to help maintain and promote our culture, cuisine, and heritage. I believe I am qualified for this position based on my experiences in the following areas. I retired from Chrysler LLC after 36 years in the Human Resources arena. My last assignment was Human Resources Manager for the MOPAR/ Service and Parts division. Most of my tenure was in Labor Relations working with and coming to agreements with the UAW ranging from work rule implementation to Negotiation contracts (Local and International). ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: As President of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan the club has grown to its current size and activities. We offer scholarships for our members and include tuition reimbursement for Italian classes for members’ children less than eighteen (18) years of age. We offer activities for members like Dinner Club outings, trips to the Opera and bus trips to different casinos.
LOVE TO READ? The IACS Book Club meets every third Wednesday of each month, one o’clock in the afternoon, at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center. Please contact Ilene Stanko at 586-864-7171 for additional i nformation.
I am a board member of the NOI foundation which promotes Italian Language classes in our elementary and High Schools throughout the Metropolitan area. I am also a Board member of the COM.IT.ES which collaborates with the Italian Consul in helping Italian Citizens resolve issues concerning matters in Italy and here in the USA. Please consider me as one of your selections for the position of Board Member of the Italian American Cultural Society to help bring together the community in creating a strong presence we can all be proud of.
IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Smith, Curtis W. November 2, 2017 Age 72 Our sincerest condolences to IACS executive secretary Barbara Smith and her family for the devastating loss a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. You are in our hearts and prayers. Beloved husband of Barbara for 50 years. Loving father of Cheryl (Gregory) Rinaldi, Beth (James) Riashi, and Craig (Lee) Smith. Grandfather of Julia and Dominic Rinaldi, Derek and Drew Riashi, and Brody Smith. Brother of Kay Ward, William Smith and Nancy (Kenneth) Cronin. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road, (@ Schoenherr) Monday 2:00-9:00 pm with Funeral Service at 7 pm.
DOMENICO RUGGIRELLO
(Incumbent) “Serving the Italian Community for 35 years”
Was an avid golfer and very proud of his family; especially his grandchildren. Curtis was a Navy veteran who retired from Ford Motor in 2000 after 30 years of service. He and Barbara loved to travel often. They had great memories of living on the lake in Lake Orion.
I am an active Board member of the Italian American Cultural Society; President of COM.IT.ES (Comitato Italiani All’Estero); Chairman of the Council of Presidents; Vice-President of Holy Family Church Pastoral Council; member of Dante Alighieri; member of Conca D’Oro Club. I am dedicated to help the Italian American Cultural Center to promote Italian culture and Italian traditions.
ROSA ORLANDO Hello my name is Rosa Orlando and I am part of
the Gioventu Group here at the Italian America Culture Center. I have had a great time carrying on the Italian tradition to my 2 daughters. I am running for the board of the Italian Culture Center, and if I become a board member, I will go to the meeting and help with the decisions that need to be made in any way. I love volunteering my time in any way and participating in the fundraisers and parties that need help. Carrying on the Italian tradition will make my parents and me very proud of our heritage.
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17TH EDITION OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD CELEBRATED IN DETROIT “FERRANTE FEVER” The Week of the Italian Language in the World promotes Italian as a great language of classical and contemporary culture. Every year the diplomatic
nized by the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, under the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic, the Consulate of Italy in Detroit, the Ital-
Wayne State University Prof. Silvia Giorgini-Althoen and IACS Vice-President Clarice Squillace
and cultural network of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy chooses a theme for this initiative and organizes a series of events in the third week of October. The theme for this year’s edition, October 16 through 22, was “Italian at the cinema, Italian in the cinema”. Over fifty events took place in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Detroit. The Detroit event was orga-
Foundation (IACLCF), and the NOI Foundation. Held on October 27 at Wassermann Projects in Eastern Market, the special guest speaker was Ann Goldstein, translator of Elena Ferrante’s best-selling quartet of Neapolitan Novels. Wayne State University Professor Elena Past introduced Ms. Goldstein by sharing insights about the translation process. She stated that there is a famous Italian expression, traduttore/traditore, which equates translators with traitors. Professor Past stated, “The proverb casts doubt on the reliability of translations, suggesting that because of the complexities of language, a person who translates must
ian Cultural Institute of Chicago, and in collaboration with the Italian Program in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Wayne State University, with the support of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan, the Italian American Ms. Goldstein and IACS President Cultural Society, the Sandy Tornberg Italian American inevitably betray the source Club of Livonia Charitable text, and thus be herself a shady character. Far from ‘betraying’ texts, in fact, translators rewrite and reshape them, allowing them to speak in new voices to previously unimagined audiences. In this way, translators are artists, creators, and teachers.
Audience enjoying Ms. Godstein's comments
Ann Goldstein is a former editor at The New Yorker. She has translated works by, among others, Primo Levi,
Pier Paolo Pasolini, and Italo Calvino, and is the editor of the Complete Works of Primo Levi in English. She has been the recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship and awards from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Ms. Goldstein has been described by New Yorker editor Special guest Ann Goldstein David Remnick as "a diHer bet paid off.” amond cutter," someone whose brilliant, sharp skills Since the author has chosen produce "refinement after to remain anonymous, Ms. refinement... that makes you Goldstein has never met a better you." Another of the her, working only through editors who works with her written correspondence says that Goldstein’s name during the process of on a book cover “now is translating her novels. Ms. gold,” thanks to the millions Ferrante has stated that she of copies of the Ferrante trusts Ms. Goldstein comnovels that bear her name. pletely, perhaps the greatest compliment a translator can In 1991, when Elena Ferreceive from an author. rante was about to publish her first novel, she wrote A 32-episode television sea letter to her publisher, a ries based on the first novel small operation based in of the four part series, My Rome. “She was putting pen Brilliant Friend, is currentto paper, she said, to make ly being filmed in Naples, clear she did not intend to coproduced by the RAI and do ‘anything’ that might HBO networks. involve public engagement of herself personally. No interviews, no book tours, almost no personal details. She would not write under her real name. ‘It’s a small bet with myself, with my convictions,’ she wrote to Sandra Ozzola Ferri and Sandro Ferri, the couple behind publishers Edizioni E/O. ‘I believe that books, once they are written, have no need of their authors. If they have something to say, they will sooner or later find Prof. Elena Past introduces readers; if not, they won’t.’ Ann Goldstein
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Second Edition of Week of Italian Cooking in the World “The Extraordinary Italian Taste”
To commemorate the Second Edition of Italian Cooking in the World, the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan presented a live cooking demonstration & dinner coordinated by Iron Chef America Judge Mario Rizzotti together with Chef Adam Weisell. The event on November 9 was in keeping with the mission to support the internationalization of the Made in Italy brand and to promote High Italian Cuisine (Alta Cucina Italiana). The 2017 edition is identified by the logo “The Extraordinary Italian Taste”.
The Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, and the Istituto di Cultura in Chicago organized the entertaining and informative evening, in collaboration with the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan, the Italian American Cultural Society (IACS), the Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation (IACLCF), under the auspices of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit. The event was held at Trevarrow Culinary Auditorium in Auburn Hills.
Chef Adam Weasel, Lia Adelfi, Dr. Maria Manca, Sandra Tornberg, Maria Harris, Chef Mario Rizzoti
Chef Mario Rizzati is assisted by Consul of Italy Maria Manca. Chef Adam Weisell Chef Mario Rizzotti assisted by Italian Consul in Detroit Dr. Maria Manca
President of Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan Lia Adelfi and Chef Mario Rizzoli.
Malloreddus ( Sardinian gnocchi) with sausage, peas, tomato and mushroom in honor of Dr. Manca
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SICILIAN FEDERATION PRESENTS
"SAPORE DELLA NOSTRA SICILIA"
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IACS 7TH ANNUAL FALL CRAFT SHOW BIGGEST AND BEST ONE YET!
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December 2017 Holy Family Church Christmas Schedule December 3 – Sunday: The Ushers Club will be sponsoring Lunch with Santa Claus. Reservations only. December 8 – Friday: Immaculate Conception Solemnity Mass at 6:30 p.m. December 13 – Wednesday – Mass at 6:30 p.m. Santa Lucia, w/dinner reception to follow. December 24 - IV Sunday of Advent with 9:30 & 11:30 Masses during the day. Christmas Eve: 11:30 p.m. Singing of Christmas Carols; 12 o’clock Midnight Mass begins. December 25 – Monday – Christmas Day – 11:30 am Italian Mass (No 9:30 Mass) December 31 – Sunday – 9:30 and 11:30 Mass for the Holy Family Feast. January 1 – Monday – 11:30 a.m. New Year’s Day Mass
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IN LOVING MEMORY Charlene K. “Charlie” Ventimiglia, Age 66, passed away on November 4, 2017. Beloved wife of Sal. loving companion of Peanut. Dear sister of Jay Hallifield (Diana) and the late Mary (Robert) Kohlhorst. Dear aunt of Brandon Hallifield. Sister-in-law of Angie (Bill) Morelli, Anthony (Beth), Jack (Bridget), and Joe (Tiny). Visitation was at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road, (@ Schoenherr) Tuesday, November 7, 2017 2-9 pm. Funeral Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:30 am at the funeral home. Interment Clinton Grove Cemetery.
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IACS HOSTS DIVERSITY LUNCHEON
DECEMBER 2017 IACS Officers and Board of Directors 2017 President Sandra Tornberg Immediate Past President Giovanni LoIacono Past President Ronald A. DiBartolomeo First Vice-President Mark Garagiola Second Vice-President Clarice Squillace
Dionardo Pizana, MSU Extension Services Diversity and Personnel Specialist
On Friday November 17, the IACS was proud to host the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce and OneMacomb for their Annual Diversity Luncheon. Pam Lavers Deputy Macomb County County Executive, directs the efforts of OneMacomb, an initiative focused on making Macomb a more welcoming and inclusive community. Pam shared that there are 116 languages spoken in Macomb County Schools, illustrating the level of cultural diversity in our county. The goals of OneMacomb are to promote multiculturalism, strengthen Macomb County’s economy, and to identify and implement best practices in recruiting, hiring, training employees and delivery of county services. The special guest speaker was Dionardo Pizana, Diversity and Personnel Specialist from Michigan State University Extension Services.
L to R Deputy Macomb County County Executive Pam Lavers and Macomb County Chamber of Commerce President Grace Shore
Third Vice-President Antonio DiGiorgio Fourth Vice-President Sebastiano Previti Treasurer Enzo Paglia Recording Secretary Karen Mack Chaplain Fr. Enzo Addari Special Counsel To the President Hon. Judge Peter Maceroni Board of Directors Dr. Mike Aiello Esther Beaudette Rosa Borgia-Bonni’ Aaron Caruso Alfonso Chirco Giovanni Maniaci Rosanna Maniaci Pino Marelli Mario Moceri Gregory Rogers Domenico Ruggirello Ramo A. Salerno Joseph P. Ventimiglia Past Presidents Giovanni LoIacono Ronald A. DiBartolomeo Mario Moceri Frank J. Palazzolo Hon. Anthony Sanfemio Martin Reno Garagiola Leonard D. Mannina Cav. Vincent J. Bruno Cav. John Floreno Hon. Sam Petitto Jack Grifo Comm. Anthony J. Bellanca
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October 18, 2017 Lucia D'Aguanno Winnie Laura Manley October 19, 2017 Giosue Damiano Bartolomeo Mary Ann Greschaw George Grudich Eric Hanschman Cecilia Evely Neme October 20, 2017 Robert Steven O'Neill Sophie I. Phillips October 21, 2017 Anna Ciccarelli Virginia Lee Rambus Patricia Ann Sabine October 22, 2017 Anna Carolina Consiglio John Lewis Engel Anthony Alfred Femminineo Lorenzo Viviano Stanislaw "Stanley" Zielonka October 23, 2017 James Stewart Daugherty
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Alan Gerard Greschaw Zef Prela Lucaj Margaret Joan McCollum Paula J. McIntyre Mary Ruzza October 24, 2017 Helen Gertrude Buzenski Donald John Granthen October 24, 2017 Donald Francis Hjelle Jr. October 25, 2017 Marv Domaradzki Stephen Emil Petersen Carmine Russo Joseph Charles Sell Jr. October 26, 2017 Gerard Jospeh Macheski Theodore Pappas October 27, 2017 Gloria W. Markowicz John Christopher Lamont O'Brien Karen Ann Rybak October 28, 2017 Maria Stella Casinelli Sharlene G. Grzywacz Gary Kurt Mihlader, II
Sharon Ann Schipono October 29, 2017 Anthony V. Cera Loretta Pearl Newell Mary Jane Trupiano October 30, 2017 Aida Dolores Mattei Richard Francis Miriani October 31, 2017 Helen Bury Frank Joseph Mierzwinski Jr. Kristina Roelofson Samira Fahed Spano November 1, 2017 Catherine Rose Pantalone November 2, 2017 Samuel Antonio Cimino Gerhard Schiemann Jovan Zdravkovic November 3, 2017 Leon Guy Accavitti Nick Bilianis Chuot Cao Anna Rosa Haranczak Elfriede Seib Joel G. Vasquez
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November 4, 2017 Joyce Ida Koelzer November 5, 2017 Terry Richard Kosiwzow Dawn Domenique Macro Darlene Rose Moore Betty L. Pike Jack Torres November 6, 2017 Brenda Kay Byrne Nancy Ann Kobe November 7, 2017 Ruzica Acovski John A. "Jack" Coburn November 8, 2017 Allan Craig Jacob David James Sherman November 9, 2017 Robert Charles Belz Sr. November 9, 2017 Edith Louise Weber Miller November 10, 2017 Casandra Diane Facca Chris R. Gordon Lorraine J. Leman John Frank Ruffini Velce Srbinoski
Kenneth Joseph Wrobel Sr. November 11, 2017 Roy Charles Bannasch Norman Pangori Robert Adam Siekierski Giovanna Trigilio November 12, 2017 Giuseppe Anile Michael Leon Blach Brianna Linnea Dobring Delphine Barbara Vallero November 13, 2017 Mary Jose Gunter Gerald Kenneth Ludorf Andrew Sekula Ben N. Testing November 14, 2017 Julian Dobrowolski Leza Ljucovic Ida Marie Marino Arthur George Mazzeo Nancy Stella Phillips November 15, 2017 Gerald Hicks, Jr. Kay Frances Wharry
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L’utente dovrà innanzitutto sul sito dimessi a diposizione utilizzare i dati personali dell’utente possono né cederli a terze (per maggiori informazioni: da alcune Anche iAmministrazioni cittadinicentrali italiani residenti all’estero Anche i cittadini italiani residentiregistrarsi all’estero parti senza autorizzazione da parte dell’utente stesso. I (CNS) attive. La registrazione potrà esserepossono completata (INPS, INAIL, Agenzia delle Entrate), da alcune Regioni e uno tra i gestori accreditati. Dopo aver effettuato la http://www.esteri.it/mae/it/italiani_nel_mondo/servizico dati personali possono essere utilizzati a a scopo ottenere SPID non purché abbiano Comuni e dalle Università. Tutte le l’identità amministrazioni e digitale i ottenere l’identità digitale SPID purché abbiano a totalmente on line tramite un lettore di smart card da commerciale e la privacy è totalmente garantita. sono consultabili alla pagina registrazione online, ognuno dei gestori accreditati metteservizi accessibilidisposizione nsolari/codice_fiscale.html ). Farà tal caso fede il i documenti necessari per lain registrazione: disposizione collegarei aldocumenti computer.necessari per la registrazione:https://www.spid.gov.it/servizi L’identità SPID è costituita da credenziali con atessera disposizione modalità completare il certificato prodotto dall’Agenzia delle Entrate contenente tessera sanitaria con codice fiscale e un caratteristiche differenti in basedocumento al livello di sicurezza sanitariadiverse con codice fiscalepere un documento richiesto per l’accesso. consolare. Esistono tre livelli di sicurezza, riconoscimento: ad es.,rilasciato alcuni dagestori consentono il codice fiscale, vidimato dall’Ufficio d’identità valido, purché rilasciato da un’Autorità italiana. d’identità valido, purché un’Autorità italiana. ognuno dei quali corrisponde a un diverso livello di Le credenziali SPID possono essere richieste L’identità SPID è rilasciata dai Gestori di Identità Digitale identità SPID. Le Pubbliche Amministrazioni definiscono all’utente di acquisire l’identità SPID tramite un processo (detti Identity Provider), soggetti privati accreditati da In assenza della tessera sanitaria, si potrà esibire il In assenza della tessera sanitaria, si potrà esibire anche il gratuitamente. I Gestori però possono prevedere autonomamente il livello di sicurezza necessario per poter AgID che, nel rispetto dellePer regole emesse dall’Agenzia, ulteriori informazioni: www.spid.gov.it totalmente online, tramite webcam. accedere ai propri tesserino del codice fiscale (quello cheservizi neldigitali. retro riporta il forniscono le identità digitali e gestiscono l’autenticazione tesserino del codice fiscale (quello che nel retro riporta il delle modalità di registrazione a pagamento. degli utenti. Attualmente, i gestori di identità digitale SPID “Numero diInfoCert, identificazione della tessera”) o, se sprovvisti “Numero di identificazione della tessera”) o, se sprovvistiaccreditati e operativi sono Aruba, Namirial, E’ inoltre possibile ottenere SPID, evitando la fase diPoste Italiane, Register, Sielte e TIM. I gestori Provider) non delle possono di codice fiscale, se ne potrà fare richiesta all’Agenzia delle di codice fiscale,diseidentità ne potrà (Identity fare richiesta all’Agenzia riconoscimento, se già provvisti di firma digitale, Carta utilizzare i dati personali cederli a terze Entrate per il tramite dell’Ufficio consolare di riferimento Entrate per il tramite dell’Ufficiodell’utente consolare né di riferimento d’Identità Elettronica (CIE) o Carta Nazionale dei Servizi stesso. I (per maggiori informazioni: (per parti senza autorizzazione maggiori da parte dell’utente informazioni: (CNS) attive. La registrazione potrà essere completata dati personali non possono essere utilizzati a scopo http://www.esteri.it/mae/it/italiani_nel_mondo/servizico http://www.esteri.it/mae/it/italiani_nel_mondo/servizico totalmente on line tramite un lettore di smart card da commerciale e la privacy).è Farà totalmente nsolari/codice_fiscale.html ). Farà in tal caso fede il nsolari/codice_fiscale.html in talgarantita. caso fede il collegare al computer. certificato prodotto dall’Agenzia delle Entrate contenente certificato prodotto dall’Agenzia delle Entrate contenente L’identità SPID èdall’Ufficio costituita da credenziali con il codice fiscale, vidimato dall’Ufficio consolare. il codice fiscale, vidimato Le credenziali SPID possono consolare. essere richieste caratteristiche differenti in base al livello di sicurezza gratuitamente. I Gestori però possono prevedere anche richiestoinformazioni: per l’accesso. Esistono tre livelli di sicurezza, Per ulteriori informazioni: www.spid.gov.it Per ulteriori www.spid.gov.it delle modalità di registrazione a pagamento. ognuno dei quali corrisponde a un diverso livello di identità SPID. Le Pubbliche Amministrazioni definiscono I gestori di identità (Identity Provider) non possono autonomamente il livello di sicurezza necessario per poter utilizzare i dati personali dell’utente né cederli a terze accedere ai propri servizi digitali. parti senza autorizzazione da parte dell’utente stesso. I dati personali non possono essere utilizzati a scopo commerciale e la privacy è totalmente garantita. L’identità SPID è costituita da credenziali con caratteristiche differenti in base al livello di sicurezza richiesto per l’accesso. Esistono tre livelli di sicurezza, ognuno dei quali corrisponde a un diverso livello di identità SPID. Le Pubbliche Amministrazioni definiscono autonomamente il livello di sicurezza necessario per poter accedere ai propri servizi digitali.
degli utenti. Attualmente, i gestori di identità digitale SPID accreditati e operativi sono Aruba, InfoCert, Namirial, Poste Italiane, Register, Sielte e TIM.
Per ottenere un’identità SPID, l’utente deve farne richiesta al gestore accreditato che preferisce e che più si adatta alla sue esigenze (http://www.spid.gov.it/richiedispid ). L’utente dovrà innanzitutto registrarsi sul sito di uno tra i gestori accreditati. Dopo aver effettuato la registrazione online, ognuno dei gestori accreditati mette a disposizione diverse modalità per completare il riconoscimento: ad es., alcuni gestori consentono all’utente di acquisire l’identità SPID tramite un processo totalmente online, tramite webcam.
registrazione online, ognuno dei gestori accreditati mette
uno tra i gestori accreditati. Dopo aver effettuato laai servizi online della a disposizioneSPID diverse modalità completare il a accedere pubblica amministrazione e ottenere l’identità digitale purchéper abbiano riconoscimento: ad es., alcuni gestori consentono dei privati aderenti con un’identità digitale unica. registrazione online, ognuno dei gestori accreditati mette all’utente di acquisire l’identità un processo L’identità SPID è costituitadisposizione da credenziali che vengono i documenti necessari per SPID la tramite registrazione: totalmente online, tramite webcam. rilasciate all’utente e che permettono l’accesso a tutti i a disposizione diverse modalità per completare il tessera sanitaria con codice fiscale e un documento servizi online. E’ inoltre possibile ottenere SPID, evitando la fase di riconoscimento: ad es., alcuni gestori consentono d’identità valido, rilasciato daprovvisti un’Autorità italiana. riconoscimento, se già di firma digitale, Carta SPID permette l’accesso ai servizi online in modo semplice purché d’Identità Elettronica (CIE) o Carta Nazionale dei Servizi e veloce, con un’unica password e da qualsiasi dispositivo all’utente di acquisire l’identità SPID tramite un processo In assenza della tessera sanitaria, si potrà potrà (pc, tablet, smartphone). Inoltre Il sistema SPID assicura la (CNS) attive. La registrazione essere esibire completata il totalmente on line tramite un lettore di smart card da piena protezione dei dati personali, non è consentito totalmente online, tramite webcam. tesserino del codice fiscale (quello che nel retro riporta il
Anche i cittadini italiani residenti all’estero possono ottenere l’identità digitale SPID purché abbiano a disposizione i documenti necessari per la registrazione: tessera sanitaria con codice fiscale e un documento d’identità valido, purché rilasciato da un’Autorità italiana. In assenza della tessera sanitaria, si potrà esibire il tesserino del codice fiscale (quello che nel retro riporta il “Numero di identificazione della tessera”) o, se sprovvisti di codice fiscale, se ne potrà fare richiesta all’Agenzia delle Entrate per il tramite dell’Ufficio consolare di riferimento (per maggiori informazioni: http://www.esteri.it/mae/it/italiani_nel_mondo/servizico nsolari/codice_fiscale.html ). Farà in tal caso fede il certificato prodotto dall’Agenzia delle Entrate contenente il codice fiscale, vidimato dall’Ufficio consolare. Per ulteriori informazioni: www.spid.gov.it
disposizione i documenti necessari per la registrazione: tessera sanitaria con codice fiscale e un documento d’identità valido, purché rilasciato da un’Autorità italiana. In assenza della tessera sanitaria, si potrà esibire il tesserino del codice fiscale (quello che nel retro riporta il “Numero di identificazione della tessera”) o, se sprovvisti di codice fiscale, se ne potrà fare richiesta all’Agenzia delle Entrate per il tramite dell’Ufficio consolare di riferimento (per maggiori informazioni: http://www.esteri.it/mae/it/italiani_nel_mondo/servizico nsolari/codice_fiscale.html ). Farà in tal caso fede il certificato prodotto dall’Agenzia delle Entrate contenente il codice fiscale, vidimato dall’Ufficio consolare.
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Per ulteriori informazioni: www.spid.gov.it
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