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Relazione del Presidente Cari soci, siamo giunti alla fine di un altro anno e, mi permetto di dirlo, a giunto cosi velocemente che mi ha colto di sorpresa.

Quest'anno a stato turbato dalla situazione finanziaria, con particolare riferimento ai problemi riscontrati nel settore cuciniero e di servizio che hanno assillato il club. E come aver fatto due passi in avanti e tre indietro.

II Comitato ha continuato ad andare avanti ed abbiamo, infatti, preso i necessari provvedimenti sia nel settore del servizio che della cucina.

II piu significativo dei provvedimenti e stato la nomina del Sig. Joe Morello a Direttore Generale del Club. Si presenta con ottime credenziali e notevole esperienza nel settore dell'ospitalita; ha infatti gia dato segno della sua abilita nel gestire, sia il personale che le attrezzature del club.

Colgo questa occasione per dare a Joe il benvenuto al Veneto Club e vi chiedo di estenderglielo anche voi in quanto sappiamo che avra non pochi problemi da risolvere.

Di recente abbiamo sostituito tutti i responsabili della cucina e percia, con Joe, con un nuovo capo-chef e un nuovo capocuoco incaricato del bistro, si vedono i primi segni di miglioramento sia nella preparazione del cibo che nel servizio. Noi terremo tutto sott'occhio ma le vostre segnalazioni assisteranno Joe nelle sue mansioni.

L'impegno del nostro Comitato con Clubs Victoria all'inizio dell'anno si a accentrato sulla disanima dell'andamento del Club negli scorsi cinque o sei anni alla ricerca delle cause dell'attuale situazione ed allo scopo di elaborare un piano quinquennale che possa assicurare it futuro del club.

Noi abbiamo identificato alcuni aspetti-chiave e mi pare che voi siate d'accordo su questo: che it pricipale problema lo si riscontrava nel settore cuciniero e nel servizio; it cibo deve essere non solo di miglior qualita ma anche piu tradizionalmente veneto.

Un altro aspetto-chiave e l'eta delle strutture: mentre i nostri concorrenti hanno modernizzato e ridecorato i loro ambienti, questo club non si 6 mosso ed a rimasto terribilmente indietro.

Queste considerazioni ci portano al nostro Mud plan per il futuro del Club: in breve, la principale riforma consiste nel trasferire tutte le nostre attivita commerciali - poker machines e bistro - al piano terra dove verranno creati un ambiente pizzeria ed una piazza al fresco di maggior gradimento per la buona

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parte dei clienti di passaggio mentre le sale per soci, riunioni e conferenze verranno sistemate al secondo piano.

Comunque, it Comitato e il personale direttivo sono consci del fatto che prima di dare I'avvio a questi progetti il Club dovra stabilizzare l'attuale situazione e perseguire piani preparatori alla loro realizzazione in consultazione con i soci.

Noi ci siamo impegnati a fondo anche per giungere ad una fusione di tutte le associazioni all'interno del Club; la seconda Sagra ha registrato un gran successo ed io credo che in futuro i nostri giovani non dovranno piu domandarsi se essere trevisani, padovani, vicentini o veronesi, ma di essere bensi veneti, tutti polentoni ecco. In tal senso invito i vari presidenti ed i loro comitati a prendere le necessarie misure per unirsi e fare le cose insieme prima che sia troppo tardi. Alla fin fine sara l'unione a funzionare.

Tutti gli sportivi hanno risposto con enorme entusiasmo al ritorno alla forma dell'anno scorso da parte delle zebre di Bulleen e lo hanno dimostrando frequentando assiduamente il Veneto Club, i suoi locali, le sue attrezzature e colgo questa occasione per dare il benvenuto agi ospiti di casa agli Essendon Royals che ci regalano una partita di calcio ogni lunedi.

L'instancabile impegno del comitato di calcio giovanile, con l'introduzione del calcio femminile, ha dato prova di maturita nel distretto di Manningham.

Il tennis, lo squash e la costituzione di un nuovo sottocomitato per il golf permettono al nostro club di offrire una vasta gamma di attivita sportive capace di soddisfare tutti i gusti dei soci vecchi e nuovi nonche dei loro amici.

Le bocce femminili hanno goduto di notevole successo a livello di campionato e not possiamo oggi vantarci di avere donne bocciste-campioni.

La nostra palestra ha brillato ed it fatto che disponiamo di un grande atleta che si prende cura delle esigenze dei giovani e meno giovani ha esteso l'uso dei nostri stadi all'interno ed all'esterno.

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Il gruppo ausiliario femminile ha una volta ancora avuto una notevole parte nell'organizzazione della Sagra, ma anche di Una notte sotto le stelle, la Scampagnata di Natale e la castagnata. Va detto che qualche volontario in piu sarebbe di grande sollievo al piccolo gruppo di ausiliarie alle quali un po' tutti chiedono sempre una mano La manutenzione del club ha continuato darci grattacapi quest'anno: abbiamo avuto in primo luogo la completa interruzione dell'elettricita e, successivamente, l'esplosione della principale conduttura dell'acqua, probabilmente a causa della corrosione delle tubature. Solo it pronto intervento della nostra squadra di manutenzione ha impedito it peggio. Inevitabilmente le spese di manutenzione sono salite.

La recente Riunione Generale Straordinaria ha dimostrato che soci credono ancora che it Club sia in

grado di riguadagnare it suo status di miglior club italiano di Melbourne, ed io ritengo che alcune delle misure necessarie per realizzarlo sono gia state prese.

Infine, colgo questa occasione per ringraziare mia moglie Grace e tutta la mia famiglia per la comprensione dimostrata nei confronti del mio impegno verso it Veneto Club.

Ringrazio anche it mio Comitato, it gruppo Ausiliario Femminile, i volontari, i soci, gli amici coi quali ho discusso alcune delle mie idee, i dirigenti ed it personale per it loro costante impegno , per la loro fiducia, per la loro lealta e supporto negli scorsi tre anni.

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PRESIDENT'S REPORT Dear Members.

Another year has come to an end, which may I say, at such speed that it has caught me by surprise.

The year has been marred by our financial status and in particular the food and service problems that have plagued the club. We seem to take two steps forward and three steps back.

The committee has still looked forward, and we have made some serious adjustments in the way we deliver food and service. The most serious and significant was the appointment of Mr Joe Morello as General Manager of the club. He comes with strong credentials and back ground in the hospitality industry and his appointment, only recent, shows fresh signs in his ability to take charge and regaining control of the staff and facilities at the club. I would like to welcome Joe and ask all members to welcome him to the Veneto Club, as we all know the challenge is great.

We have recently changed all our key cooking staff, therefore, with Joe, and a new appointment of a head chef and bistro chef, already there are signs of a better and consistent product and service. We hope that the members come and try the new cuisine on offer at the club, and we will continually monitors this.

Your feed back and information will assist Joe to ensure we get it right.

A commitment by my committee and Clubs Victoria early this year was to look at the past performance of the club and try to identify the problems which have occurred over the past five to six years and see if we could come up with "why" we are in this current position and produce a strategy for the future of the club by implementing a proper 5 year plan.

We came up with some key points, and may I say,

as you would all agree, the major problem has been the food and service component of the club, we need it to be of better quality and more traditional Veneto offering.

Another key point is the age of the facility; while our competitors have been refurbishing their venues the club has been quiet in this area, and our facilities have dated dramatically.

So this brings me to our 'Mud plan' for the future of the club. In keeping it brief the main focus would be, bring all the main business of the club, that is gaming and bistro downstairs and creating a pizza area, al fresco piazza and further create an atmosphere which will appeal to a larger member base and customers, and have a special member and conference area on the second floor.

However the committee and management is very mindful that before entering such venture the club must stabilize its current position, it should also continue with the project and plans to be ready to move forward and realise the project in consultation with it's members this year.

May I say that we have worked very hard in trying to unify the club with it's associations, the second "Sagra" was very successful, and I believe the future of junior member won't be whether they are Trevisani, Padovani, Vicentini or Veronesi etc. but VENETI (polentoni) and I urge that the presidents and their committee take the necessary steps now to unite, do thing together as one group before its too late, at the end of the day "unity" will work.

All sporting groups have show great enthusiasm with the Bulleen Zebras regaining their form of last year and constantly showing their commitment to the Veneto club in the usage of the facilities and bars

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around the club and I like to welcome the Essendon Royals as tenants at the club which gives us soccer every Monday at the club. The tireless effort of the junior soccer committee around the club with the introduction of a girl's team in their line up has shown our maturity in the community of Manningham.

Tennis and squash and the formation of a new golf sub committee makes us a club in which we are able to offer a large variety of sport to all new members and their friends.

Bocce has had a success in the area of women champions and we can boast of our own Australian womens' champion The gym has shone with a great athlete being part of our team in dealing with both old and young requirements and the growing use of our stadium with more outside use.

The tireless efforts of the ladies auxiliary have been again a big part of the clubs offering from the "Sagra", "Una Notte Sotto le Stelle", the Christmas and chestnut picnic and probably a top up of helpers would be great to share the constant demands put on a small few.

Maintenance at the club continues to plague us this year with a major blackout and a burst water main and pipes that are corroding, may I say that because of the swift action of our maintance committee we have had little or no down time, however cost of maintenance is up.

The recent Special General meeting was a good sign that member still believe in the clubs ability to

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regain its status as the best Italian club in Melbourne and I believe some sound foundations and measures have been put in place to achieve these goals.

Finally I would like to take this opportunity in thanking my wife Grace and family for their understanding of my commitment to the Veneto club.

Thankyou to my committee, the Ladies auxiliary, volunteers, member and friends with whom I have bounced ideas off, managers and staff for their tireless endeavours, and for their trust, loyalty and support over the past 3 years.

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General Managers Report It is truly an honour to be working at the Veneto Club, although I have only been at the Veneto Club for a short period of time, it is easy to see the very hard work that's happened over the years to get the club to where it is today. I am looking forward to a long and prosperous association with the club.

I would welcome all members, when next in the club to introduce yourself to me and say hello so I can get to know as many people as possible.

I am looking forward to the enormous challenge ahead as the General Manager of the Veneto Club, I understand this position comes with a great deal of responsibility, and I'm sure with my past experience in the hospitality industry spanning over 20 years I can make a real difference.

To succeed in this role I will need support from the committee and members alike, I believe for the club to have a vibrant future, some changes will need to take place. We can no longer rely only on our members; we need to attract new clientele to the vast facilities of the club whilst still maintaining the history of the club.

There are many issues facing the club at the moment, however with right commitment and support team I know the future can be bright again. Once again I will look forward to a long association with the Veneto Club.

Regards, Joe Morello General Manager.

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Treasurer's Report Dear Members The financial year just ended in April 2005 has not been a fruitful one. As indicated in the financial reports, our losses are at an all time high. The principal reason for this is loss of custom and obviously resultant revenue.

The result as can be expected has placed tremendous strain on our cash resources.

In April at an extraordinary meeting, members were asked for approval to increase our overdraft facility.

Following your approval, our Bank increased the facility with the proviso that strict monitoring of cash be followed and periodical results be forwarded to the bank for perusal. This was agreed to. What happens now? A General Manager has been appointed who will work closely with the Committee to rejuvenate our food and service in the first instance. It is very critical that we win back our members and customers. While this is happening, cost cutting and monitoring practices will be implemented wherever possible. When this is achieved we will start looking at the proposed plans presented at the extraordinary meeting.

In closing I would like to thank the members and volunteers, in particular the Ladies Auxiliary and our Maintenance Committee for their continued support and help. Thank you to the staff for their efforts, and in many cases their voluntary support.

Frank Rossato - Treasurer

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Ladies Auxiliary Annual Report June 2005 The Veneto Club Ladies Auxiliary was fortunate late last year to be presented with the Victorian Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs for Meritorious Service in the Community, by Mr John Landy the Governor of Victoria. Our receiving this award was made possible by you, the members, who have supported our efforts over the course of many years, for this we thank you and hope that you will continue to do so.

Mrs Paola Peruzzo receiving award from Mr John Landy, Gov. of Victoria

We have recently moved our Sunday Night Family Restaurant upstairs to Sala Venezia, a change which has enabled us to speed-up the service and improve the selection of meals and now also includes a "Children's Menu". We hope this will encourage more of our members to bring their families and friends along on Sunday nights for a very reasonably priced meal in a friendly, family atmosphere. To those who come along regularly and to the new volunteers who help with the service, a sincere thank-you.

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The last half of the Bocce season has come to a finish quickly, and the keen Bocce players are looking forward to another year. Over the years the numbers of "keen Bocce players" are diminishing and new Bocce players are not coming forward. Perhaps the format of playing a Bocce competition over a full day 9AM-8PM no longer appeals to the majority of players, and a negative trend is developing that will soon need to be addressed. Having said that, the Veneto Club still has its fair share of "keen Bocce" players, and the results which they have achieved still make the Veneto club a force in the sport.

Congratulations to E. Stangherlin, A. Giacomin for making the Women's Victorian team and V. Brecevic and G. Favaro for making the Men's team for Victoria.

That makes 4 of the 8 representative for Victoria, Veneto Club players.

The new committee for the 05-06 season has remained unchanged with the following persons in charge for the new season. President: D. Alberti Vice President: E. Colla, Secretary: E. Gatto Committee: R. Bordin, A. Giacomin, M. Giacomin, L. Iacone and P. Montagna. The committee to work harder to cover the absence of Dominic. We hope after his holidays he comes back refreshed and ready to continue the good work he has achieved for Bocce.

The best competition for the year by far was the "Bruno and Pierina Grollo Classic". I can see this becoming a major event on the Bocce calendar. This year we attracted teams from Morwell, Canberra, NSW and the metro clubs. The word will definitely spread and we can look forward to this competition getting bigger and better. Thank you to Bruno and Pierinia Grollo for supporting the vision that Emilio and Agnese had to bring a major Bocce competition to the Veneto Club.

We thank the sponsors for the 04-05 Season.

Especially Lago Smallgoods who every year since I can remember have sponsored the Ladies Bocce competition, Rosalba Stocco has certainly made this the Lago Ladies Competition. Tony Frigo from Il Provinciale has done likewise, every year Provinciale supports the friendship cup between Marconi and Griffith. Rino Giacomin late last year played an integral part in repairing the Bocce courts and this

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season we welcome him and his company as a sponsor. Hopefully all the sponsors find their involvement with Bocce rewarding and continue to support us for many seasons to come.

The "Wednesday Night" competition defies the trend, providing solid numbers (60-80) and regular competition. Players seem to enjoy the short competition, and it is as much social as it competitive and it caters for diverse range in skill levels. Renzo Bordin and Emillo Colla have done an excellent job in replacing Dominic Alberti with the running of the competition. It's good to see so many other persons assisting them in getting the job done.

The Royal Children's Hospital competition is another that defies the trend and keeps growing every year. Every year the Mario Angeloni Family and a committed group of Volunteers manage to showcase Bocce and raise over $5000 for the worthy cause.

This year over 130 players, together with major sponsorship from the "Veneto Club and Di Oro Jewelry " provided the basis for the success of the competition and the results. Congratulations to this year's winner: Currently the Veneto team in the BFV Club Championship is sitting in second position with one date and three games to be played. By the time you read this article the winner will have been decided.

Emilio Colla has accepted the arduous task of trying to select a winning team over the 6 dates. I know it's not an easy task and players need to question their ability and commitment to the sport rather than thinking they have a right to represent the side. The Istrian and Sunshine Club have improved their player in the last 3 years and for Emilio to pull of a win is going to be hard. A second position is a realistic result and one to be proud of.

Late January the Veneto Club hosted the annual "Raffa Bocce Competition " Vs our friends from Mount Gambier. Renzo's commitment to the project needs to be admired as he work day and night to get the courts ready sourcing and preparing the material and then helping set up the courts. I think this sport has the potential to eclipse the "volo" style we play.

The game has color, action and the throwing skill can be learnt very quickly. The players enjoyed the re-

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union in competition once again. We thank Frank Capriotti once again for visiting us and look forward to returning to Mount Gambier next year and taking back the trophy.

Congratulation to his winning team.

The Sydney trip / Marconi Competition this year was also a success from all reports and the participants and guests had an excellent time in Sydney and at the Marconi Club. Thank you to all the players that participated in the invitation competition throughout the year.

Competitions like the Cooma cup and Griffith cup and so on. Every year the same group represents the Veneto Club. We look forward to seeing new faces to this competition next year.

As every year the committees and volunteers that put valuable time and effort to bringing their bit to the sport and the club need to be admired for their efforts, and before members and players criticize, they need to see the other side of the fence. I challenge all Bocce players to have a positive input for season 05-06, if we all work together next season will be bigger and better.

Childrens' Hospital Cup: Emilio Colla, G. Ciarma, I. Padovani; 6/2/2005

Tennis Report Hello Fellow Tennis Members, This year the Veneto Tennis Club has had a great year as will become evident from reading the following report.

State Grade Team Following the success of last year we again entered a team into the State Grade Competition.

There are only 8 teams accepted, making this a very exclusive and prestigious competition. Our club is therefore ranked amongst the most elite tennis clubs in Victoria, such as Kooyong and Grace Park. So far the team is doing really well have won the first three rounds of the competition. We also have two A Grade Pennant teams and they are also in the four.

Entering a team into the State Grade Competition is a very expensive commitment, and it is only due to the generous donations of several sponsors and the proceeds from the Tennis Party Nite that we have been able to do so. Thank you once again to the following sponsors: Mario Rex Jewellers Bergamin Paving Ital Biscuits L & D Electrical Services Pty Ltd W.O.W. Travel Vida Tennis National Australia Bank Veneto Club It would be greatly appreciated if members could show

their support towards these sponsors.

Juniors Report In this years Autumn competition we have five teams competing. They have all played really well and three teams are into the finals. Well-done and good luck.

Thank you once again to Pablo, the team managers and all the parents for supporting the competition and helping out when needed. Without their help the competition would not survive. So parents, if you can help in any way, please offer your services.

Ladies Tennis Report Three teams played in the Autumn 2005 Wednesday night competition. Unfortunately the teams where not as competitive this year compared to last year, and so no flags where forth coming.

Congratulations to the ladies in the H.D.T.A. Tuesday competition and section 6 in the Thursday competition for winning their respective divisions. Keep playing great tennis. Well-done Alma Zanatta for doing a terrific job in organizing the ladies' day tennis.

Men's Tuesday Night Competition In the Autumn 2005 season we entered 9 teams, 5 of which were in the Veterans Competition. In the Men's Open, Sections 6 and 7 both won the grand final and in the Veterans Competition Section 1, team 2 were way to classy for their competitors and brought home the flag. Well-done boys.

Thank you to Romeo Crema for organizing the Tuesday night competition. A job well done!

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Tennis Party Nile This year we decided to change the theme from a dinner dance to a "party nite". This was held on 4th June and about 150 guests attended. We provided the three most important factors for a good party. A warm and colorful room. Good food and beverages and great music. It was then up to the guests to enjoy themselves and so far every person that I have spoken to said they had a terrific time.

It was very pleasing to see some of the younger players attend the night and have a great time.

Our sincere thanks to Daniella Crema, Gianna Trovato and Paul Bisiani for organizing a fantastic night.

Annual General Meeting The A.G.M. of the Veneto Tennis Club will be held on the 4th July at 8pm so please everyone come along and participate.

Finally, I would like to thank the Romeo Crema, Val Di Felice, Paul Bisiani and Alma Zanatta for their hard work in the committee.

Kinds Regards Tony Trovato President of the Tennis Sub Committee

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SPORT CENTRE REPORT Dear Veneto Club members, It is with pleasure that I am able to report to you the on-going success of our sports centre.

In the last 12-month period (May 04 — May 05) we have sold over 350 gym memberships, showing just how important the gym is when it comes to introducing new people to the Veneto Club.

The gym is a hive of fun, enthusiasm and activity during its peak times and it's a pleasure to see so many people strive to meet their goals whilst enjoying a very social atmosphere.

Changing the gym hours?

Due to an increase in members we are currently conducting a survey in which members have an opportunity to record their favourite times to workout.

The results will be out soon!

Our gym turns 8 years old!

Our gym turns 8 years old this October and we still have many members with us who joined up back in 1997. Our gym is known for its social, relaxed environment and this is largely due to these loyal members. I thank them all for their support over the years.

Corporate Activity Days We are currently available to host corporate activity days in our sports centre. Our instructors can take groups for Basketball, Volleyball, Indoors circuit training, Indoor Soccer and much more. Catering is also available. For more information please contact Daniel on 8850 5225.

Personal Training Personal training has really taken off here in popularity these past 12 months! Whether it is once a month or 3 times a week personal training can spice up

I would also like to thank all the members who enjoyed a great afternoon at our BBQ in April. If members are interested in more gym "get togethers" here at the Veneto Club let me know your ideas, as I am more than happy to organise more gym functions.

Our multi-purpose basketball court has also had a very successful 12-month period. It is great to see so many teams, schools, parents and friends pass through the basketball court throughout the Monday to Thursday evenings.

The Bulleen Boomers!

Our Women's National League Team (WNBL) the Bulleen Boomers had a very successful season here this year finishing 3rd!

The Boomers had fantastic crowds here all season and the Veneto Club was buzzing with all the kids and families coming through for dinner, drinks and the game. The girls would like to thank all their supporters here at the Veneto Club for making them feel so welcome. They look forward to seeing you again next season which starts in the last week of September, so keep an eye out and come along to a game, we are expecting an even more successful season this year!

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Squash Report President/Treasurer: - Bert Caneva Secretary/Pennant Co-ordinator: - John Coleman The club competes in the VSRA Club Circuit Pennant competitions which are held during Spring and Autumn each year. The Club Circuit competitions provide a high standard of squash, played in excellent conditions at the top Private Clubs in Melbourne.

2004 Spring Pennant Veneto competed with two teams in this year's spring Pennant:D-1 Grade Team, Captained by Lou Dalla Riva E-1 Grade Team, Captained by John Cassar Both teams performed very well, with Lou Dalla Riva's team finishing in fourth place, missing a finals berth on percentage. Meanwhile, John Cassar's, E-1 Grade team were outstanding, making the Grand Final.

Unfortunately, they were narrowly defeated by the Sandringham Club in the final by just 3 points. They will, however, be promoted to D-2 Grade for the 2005 Autumn Season.

BEST PLAYERS Lou Dalla Riva D-1 John Cassar E-1 2005 Autumn Pennant Again the Club competed with just two teams in the Autumn Pennant.

D-1 Grade Team, Captained by Lou Dalla Riva D-2 Grade Team, Captained by Paul Delutis The D-1 Team had a great Season and held down second position throughout. A good win in the semi-

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final took them into the final, however the Naval and Military Club were just too strong and the club had to settle for its second Runner's-up flag for the year. The team will most certainly be promoted to C Grade in the Spring. Congratulations to Lou and his team.

BEST PLAYERS D-1 Lou Dalla Riva D-2 Adrian Cassar John Coleman Secretary

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Comunita Montana IA, Gf, )0uti! dei 7 Comuni fi-4."11. di Asiago Sezione di Melbourne Another busy six months for the Comunita Montana, with our usual Harrietville "Camp Quality" weekend in February. See Photo's. We had another successful Annual Picnic in March at the Baracca, and yes, as usual, it did manage to lightly rain in Bulleen, to spoil the "Pignata Competition" but the kids loved it anyway, so what if we did get wet.

We had our Monday Pasquetta again at the Veneto Club, Sala San Marco at Easter attended by 180 members and friends.

Our AGM was held on the 12th June, with 190 members in attendance. The Committee was disappointed to see Mr Bruno Rodeghiero decide to retire from the Committee, as he has done a fantastic job for the Comunita Montana serving as Vice President, Treasurer and Committee Member over the 30 years since our group has been formed. I am sure that we have not lost him completely as we still need his services in the barbeques and spit-roasts and salami making. It was decided by motion at our AGM that we make Mr Bruno Rodeghiero a life member, and we welcomed back Mrs Mirella Rebeschini as committee member. - Ciao for now.

Luciano Benetti President

Circolo Pensionati di Bulleen Siamo arrivati alla meta dell'anno 2005, tanti anni sono passati, da quando si e formato it nostro circolo. Tanti nostri cari amici ci hanno lasciato, e nel nostro circolo siamo sempre di meno. Abbiamo bisogno di gente nuova, e voi vecchi membri, parlate coi vostri amici. Fate sapere loro quello che facciamo.

I nostri pranzi, le nostre gite, dove ci divertiamo tanto, cantando, qualche barzeletta, trovarsi tra amici, riccordando i bei tempi di quando eravamo piu giovani, Questo che voglio dire a voi, la cosa piit importante, e che, in questo periodo della nostra vita, dobbiamo dimenticarre le cose brutte, e riccordare solo le cose belle. Durante i nostri pranzi mensili, cercate di divertirvi, ballando al suono della bella musica che suona il maestro Mario. Noi tutti del

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Trip to Harrietville, February 2005 111 comitato, cerchiamo di fare il nostro meglio, affinche tutto vada bene. Ma tante volte le circostanze no ce lo permettono.

Abbiate un po' di pazienza, questa non 6 una crtitica e nemmeno una scusa, ma la verita.

Venite sempre numerosi ai nostri pranzi. Portate amici, divertitevi, la vita 6 motlo breve, ma 6 anche tanto bella.

Saluti e auguri a tutti voi, da parte mia Dorina Di Marzio, e tutti membri del comitato.

Gita a Deniliquin Novembre 2004

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FEDERAZIONE ASSOCIAZIONI VENETE 'opportunita che mi viene data da questa pubblicazione

1—idel Veneto Club di comunicare con tutti i suoi soci e con tutte le associazioni venete del Victoria che fannoparte della federazione, mi da motivo di presentarvi la Federazione nel suo operato. Fanno parte del comitato della Federazione i presidenti delle associazioni venete del Victoria, che sono: per Bellunesi nel Mondo, Valerio Faoro, per Comunita Montana, Luciano Benetti, per Padovani nel Mondo, Giovanni Veronese, per Trevisani nel Mondo Melbourne, Andrea Bettio, per Trevisani nel Mondo Myrtleford, Antonio Ferronato, per Veronesi nel Mondo, Renzo Zanella, per Veneto Club, Fiorino Bertolotto, per Vicentini nel Mondo Melbourne, Piergiorgio Cappellotto, per Vicentini nel Mondo Myrtleford, Sebastiano Revrenna, a segretaria Ketti Pezzin.

Come presidente della Federazione a mio compito tenere informate le associazioni di quanto la Regione Veneto predispone, consiglia e fa per i veneti che vivono nel mondo.

Il 2005 a stato fino ad ora pieno di avvenimenti che ci riguardano molto da vicino. Nel mese di aprile ci sono state le elezioni regionali dove, all'opposto di tutte le altre regioni, a parte la Regione Lombardia, e ritomato al governo della regione it centro destra. Per il centro destra sono stati eletti 39 consiglieri della Casa delle Liberta, 11 della Lega NordLiga Veneta, 6 di Alleanza Nazionale, 5 per l'U.D.C., 1 del

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Sono ormai parecchi anni che su queste pagine scrivo che per la nostra associazione "le cose grazie al cielo vanno bene." Riconosco pero' che non e' per niente monotono ripetere anno dopo anno che tutto va bene.

Immagino che tutti i soci sentano it piacere e la gioia di appartenere ad una associazione che e' riuscita a tener fronte con sucesso ai cambiamenti demografici ed economici che i tempi ci propongono. La combinazione vincente risulta dall'insieme della numerosa e costante partecipazione dei soci ed amici alle vane funzioni ed it valido contributo di tutti i membri del comitato. Siamo al nostro 21mo anniversario, ma la maturita' l'abbiamo da quando abbiamo cominciato. Mi unisco a tutto it comitato nell'estendere a tutti i nostri soci ii grazie piu' riconoscente per la vostra generosa fedelta' all'ente. Sento il dovere di unirmi a tutti i soci che vogliono esprimere la loro riconoscenza nel ringraziare sentitamente it Comitato che opera a favore dell'associazione con tanta premura verso tutti noi.

Sentiti ringraziamenti vanno a Frank Gazzola nostro commercialista e al Veneto Club che ci ospita per le nostre riunioni.

Come si sente da tutte le fonti mediatiche,sembra che anche nel Vicentino la situazione economica non sia

P.S.D. Per il Centro Sinistra sono stati eletti 13 per "Uniti nell'Ulivo" 2 per "Veneto con Carraro", 1 per Rifondazione Comunista, 1 per Comunisti Italiani, 1 per i Verdi, 2 per il Progetto Nord Est. Dei 60 eletti nell'Assemblea Veneta dell'ottava legislatura, 23 sono i nuovi volti e 37 i riconfermati. Il Consiglio Regionale del Veneto ha pressapoco le stesse funzioni del Senato. La Federazione delle Associazioni Venete del Victoria fin dalla sua costituzione si a adoperata rappresentando le associazioni in ogni occasione possibile ed ha fatto sentire la propria voce la dove 6 stato necessario. Siamo riusciti a mettere insieme la Festa di San Marco che mi auguro possa sempre pia far parte della nostra vita di veneti. Ora vogliamo risvegliare la festa di "Ferragosto" che a molto partecipata in tutta Italia e che noi veneti del Victoria vogliamo celebrare per festeggiare le vacanze che come sapete bene sono senza dubbio it miglior periodo dell'anno. Dovrebbe essere una festa per tutte le generazioni in quanto sia i nostri figli che i loro figli possono cosi avvicinarsi e divertirsi insieme a noi. Mi auguro che un domani durante questa festa possiamo tutti ritrovarci da Veneti.

Piergiorgio Cappellotto Presidente F.A.V.

tanto rosea.Le importazioni stanno per superare it valore delle esportazioni. Purtroppo negli ultimi 10/15 anni moltissime fabriche si sono trasferite nell'Est Europa o in Asia, mossa che ha arrichito l'imprenditore ed impoverito l'operaio che e' rimasto senza lavoro. I vantaggi per il territorio vicentino sono non indifferenti in quanto essendo diminuite le fabriche e' diminuito anche l'inquinamento dell'ambiete, che pero' in certi periodi e' ancora a livelli pericolosi per la salute del cittadino. Sono piu' che certo che le autorita' sapranno ben presto trovare un rimedio e ritornare a livelli acettabili. Sento con piacere che la Banca Popolare di Vicenza sta per aprire uno sportello anche a Shanghai in China, ottima strattegia per riportare a casa i proventi di tante ditte Vicentine che operano nel distretto.

Volevo farvi sapere che la vicentina Elena Donazzan e' ora assessore alle politiche dell'istruzione e della formazione della Regione Veneto ed i vicentini Marino Finozzi e Achille Variati sono ora rispettivamente Presidente e Vicepresidente del Consiglio Regionale del Veneto.

Come vedete siamo ben rappresentati ed it futuro si presenta senza la foschia che ci poteva essere in passato. Basta saper quello che si vuole, saperlo fare e volerlo fare.

Vi saluto cordialmente tutti nella certezza di vedervi tutti prossimamente, vi auguro buona salute e sia piu' it tempo che spendete a divertirvi in buona compagnia che a lavorare. Sentitamente Piergiorgio Cappellotto Presidente

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"Veneto Club Golf'

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olf is a new sport for the Veneto Club. The new golf club is called "Veneto Club Golf' and played its first game earlier this year on Sunday 6th February 2005 at Kingston Links. This inaugural game and the season so far has being a great success. The games are played with a sense of fun, enthusiasm and competitiveness.

Competition is held monthly throughout the year, and is contested vigorously by all members. With the format being to play only once a month on a different golf course, variety is not a problem and being only once a month this puts little pressure on precious family time. Prizes are an integral part of each monthly competition.

Players score points on each hole according to a point system that takes into consideration each player's handicap. The monthly winner is the player with the highest score at the end of each game. The Veneto Club Golf Championship Cup is awarded to the player with the highest aggregate points score at the end of the season.

As golf universally climbs to new heights of popularity, people of widely varying ability are drawn to the game. Our new golf club currently has 44 members including five ladies. There is always room for more, so if anyone would like to become a member, just contact any member of the Golf Committee ....whether you be an experienced low handicap golfer or an enthusiastic beginner our new golf club has something to offer.

Veneto Club Golf promises to be challenging and enjoyable for every member.

The games are played using the Stableford format.

ASSOCIAZIONE TREVISANI NEL MONDO Inc Siamo a meta anno e l'A.T.M. continua la tradizione di organizzare per i soci e amici attivita che attirino e divertano. L'assemblea generale quest'anno ha visto un folto gruppo di soci e questa volta anche parecchie mogli hanno seguito it marito in questa occasione. Il picnic, anche se ci fu disagio per il fatto che i servizi sanitari non funzionavano, fu un meraviglioso successo. Come tante altre associazioni, anche not abbiamo partecipato alla riuscitissima festa di San Marco domenica 24 aprile.

Ora it programma per il futuro prevede un pranzo a Dromana domenica 19 giugno, un pranzo a Werribee domenica 10 luglio, la festa di san Pio X domenica 21 agosto. Quello per6 che attira di pia e inpegna di pin sara il VII Congresso Nazionale che avra luogo a Myrtleford nei giorni 14-15-16 ottobre. Per mancanza di spazio it numero dei partecipanti a stato limitato. Noi da Melbourne saremo un'ottantina, che dopo it Congresso continuera la vacanza per Cooma, Canberra, Griffith. Da Treviso ci si aspetta un buon numero di amici e parenti.

Nel mese di maggio ci fu l'elezione alle vane cariche in seno

al Comitato. Furono elette le stesse persone dello scorso anno ad eccezione di una: la carica e it compito di segretario sociale. Rino Bergamin che per piu' di 30 anni ha ricoperto e con successo questa incombenza, ha deciso di lasciare ad altri it suo posto. Fu cost eletto a segretario sociale Giuseppe Bolzonello che sicuramente si avvallera dell'esperienza e dei consigli di Rino. Noi siamo grati a Rino per il lavoro ben svolto e per cosi tanti anni.

Mentre ringraziamo i soci per la loro fedelta e per it loro sostegno, li incoraggiamo a continuare a darci una mano partecipando alle attivita che organizziamo e magari facendo suggerimenti e anche critiche purche costruttive. Siamo sempre promti ad accettare idee nuove che aiutino a sempre meglio portare avanti la nostra Associazione per il bene dei soci e amici.

Padre Giuliano, segretario.

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Associazione Veronesi nel Mondo Durante il Picnic di Santa Lucia, l'11/ 12/ 2004 alla Baracca del Veneto Club si sono svolte le votazioni per eleggere it nuovo comitato, vedere la foto da sinistra Antonio Placidi, Ida Zanella (Segretaria), Elda Dalla Zuana, Loretta De Mori, Giovanni Dalla Zuana (Tesoriere), Renzo Zanella ( Presidente), Sabino Fabris (Vice Presidente). Il giorno 25/ 4/ 2005 l'associazione Veronesi unita alle altre associazioni Venete ha patecipato alla Sagra di S. Marco al Veneto Club, vendendo Panini con sopressa, castagne, e 1'ormai famoso Vin Brute.

Inoltre la nostra associazione, come ogni anno, e assieme ad altri club italiani, ha partecipato al piu gande evento italiano: (la Festa della Repubblica Italiana) che quest'anno per la prima volta si a svolta al Federation Square di Melbourne, di cui not Veronesi dopo aver servito panini imbottiti di quasiasi variety, Vin Bule' e Castagne abbiamo avuto it piacere di rappresentare Verona con Giulietta e Romeo nei costumi tradizionali che hanno avuto un grande successo, e non solo nella comunita Italiana, ma anche per quella Austaliana. La coppia piu famosa del mondo a stata a sua volta ripresa e poi messa in visione durante it telegiornale dello stesso giorno da tutte le pill importanti stazioni Televisive di Melbourne, poi il giorno appresso su tutti i giornali.

Nella foto nelle vesti di Romeo e Jaisen Virgona in quelle di Giulietta, Jessica Pavia.

Dall'ultima pubblicazione, le nostre attivita continuano, con i nostri fedeli soci e amici che non lasciano passare un'occasione per essere assieme e passare un po' di ore per scambiarsi quattro chiacchere. Abbiamo fatto una gita a Red Hill per raccogliere le ciliege, culminando con un pic-nic a Arthur's Creek a Dromana. In Febbraio abbiamo avuto un barbecue nella "baracca" del Veneto Club.

In Aprile la Festa Familiare e stata ben partecipata dai nostri soci che sono venuti a godere la "cucina" preparata dal comitato, che a quanto sembra si sono meritati lode per la cena preparata.

La festa pia importante dell'anno e stata quella del 12 Giugno per il Ballo di San Antonio, questa volta tenuta di domenica a mezzogiorno, nella sala San Marco, con un numeroso gruppo di soci e amici.

In questa occasione sono stati distribuiti i certificati di benemerenza a quindici soci per la loro fedelta e impegno per it bene dell'Associazione. In oltre, come tradizione, una bottiglia di spumante a tutti gli Antonio e Antonia ha completato la giornata.

La nostra Associazione, sebbene piccola, pian pianino aumenta di qualche socio e, tutto sommato, quest'anno siamo stati soddisfatti del risultato che stato ottenuto dalle nostre funzioni. Questo ci da la possibility di continuare le donazioni a favore di organizzazioni bisognose, in particolare al Tsunami Appeal di Care Australia al quale abbiamo versato la cifra di $1400.

Da parte del Presidente, Giovanni Veronese e it nostro Comitato, vogliamo ringraziare il Veneto Club per l'ospitalita che offre alla nostra Associazione e sopratutto ringraziamo di cuore i nostri soci e amici per it loro continuato supporto.

Katia Bacchin Segretaria, Assoc. Padovani net Mondo

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he Italian Australian Institute was established in the year 2000 with an inaugural international conference

'In Search of the Italian Australian into the Neu, Millennium. The Institute's charter is to encourage and support every aspect of the Italian presence inn Australia.

Since then the Institute has been involved in, amongst other activities, the following: • Establishment of the Research Centre at La Trobe University, Bundoora • Endowment of scholarships to students • Establishment of a library and the collection of books from organisations, universities, clubs and private individuals • Affiliation with la Trobe University and Milano University, Swinburne University and Treviso University, Monash University and Prato Campus, University of Melbourne and Padua University • Association with Cassamarca Foundation • Connection with Victoria University supporting research and publishing

A multi-denominational Chapel, serving the needs of the Mt Buller community. The Chapel is also available throughout the year for weddings and baptisms.

• As part of the I.A.I. the 'Alpini Association' has its museum at Bundoora • I.A.I. is working with other community groups to foster arid strengthen research on the Italian presence in Australia.

Italian Australian Institute

Service times: Season 2005 (from June 11 to season close) Saturday 6.30pm

Research Centre at La Trobe University Ernest Jones Drive. Macleod. Victoria 3065 Tel: (03) 9479 6430 Fax: (03) 9479 6434 Email: infoiiihal corn au Web: www lel corn au

The Institute is still seeking books and historical information on

Address: Mt Buller Alpine Chapel Chamois Close, Mt Buller, 3723

Italians in Australia for its kbrary and museum.

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