LItalia

Newsletter of the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana

October 2012

Columbus Day Dinner Gala

Come, join us at this years Columbus Day event! Friday, October 12, the Italian Heritage Society will sponsor a wine pairing event at Chef Josephs Connoisseur Room downtown at 115 E. Ohio Street, starting at 7:00 pm. Sip, dine, and mingle. Chef Joseph will serve signature dishes paired with wines from various regions in Italy. American songbook artist Daniel Andrew Young will entertain accompanied by Sean Baker on the piano. Together they will air some favorite selections from great Italian American Songbook signature songsters, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Al Marino, to name a few. The event will honor the first recipient of the Sol Petruzzi

Italian American Award, the Italian Business of the Year and the Presidents Award. You will want to be on hand to join in recognizing these deserving Italian Heritage Society members. Cost is $65 per person or $125 per couple. Reserve your place for this unique event by calling Chef Josephs at the Connoisseur Roo directly at 317-600-3577. Please note this is the only way to get there. Tickets will not be sole in any other way. This is a limited space event, so plan early and stay late. Arrivederci! (See you there!)

Upcoming Events
October 12th -Columbus Day Dinner Gala 17th -IHSI Book Club Meeting November 15th -2012 Indy Intl. Festival 15th -IHSI Board Meeting

Presidents Message
Ciao tutti, If any of you thought that the first half of the year was busy, the second half is proving to be the quite the same. IHSI had an exceptional run at the Ciao Italia exhibit at the Indiana State Fair in August. The exhibit was representative of Italys culture, architecture, sport, industry and its business connections with the state. The exhibit also included the history of Italian immigration in Indiana, the Italian American experience along with a variety of artifacts on display which were contributed by many of the Italian American families in Indiana. Many who stopped by the IHSI information station shared stories about their Italian families, trips taken to Italy or just wanted information about the Society and its events. IHSI gained a few new members and made new friends which included those who were visiting from Italy. The bocce demonstration under the watchful eye of Bocce Commissioner Joe Giacoletti was the big hit at the exhibit. Joe and the many bocce league volunteers were extremely busy due to the high interest in the game. It was great exposure for the society and all of our volunteers made all feel welcomed. The Society was also able to secure some of the items which the State Fair had made for exhibit at no cost which can be used at other IHSI events. Cultural committee chair Silvana Martini Schuster is commended for a job well done in getting IHSI ready for this event while maintaining all the cultural activities in progress for the year. The Society also recognizes Connie Qazi whose assistance and daily presence at the exhibit helped to keep it all on track. Connie made a few points for IHSI with the fair staff and ISP with her daily baked items for all.

Presidents Message - cont. from p. 2

On August 12, 2012 the Society in conjunction with the Indiana National Guard held its annual Our Lady of The Chapel in Meadow mass and picnic at Camp Atterbury. This was the 23rd year for this event which commemorated the Italian POW Chapel and the POWS who built it leaving their Italian cultural imprint on central Indiana. The event also included very touching tributes to Sol Petruzzi who had been so dedicated to the Chapel for the years. Thank you to Jim Divita, John Accetturo, Matt Iaria, the Indiana National Guard the many restaurants who contributed the delicious food, volunteers and all who made this such a success. Just when you thought you could catch your breath IHSI will be at the Indianapolis International Festival on the City Market Plaza on Saturday September 15, 2012 from noon to 6:00 P.M. The Society will acquaint those attending the fair with Indianapolis sister city Monza Italy and IHSI along with a little bocce. It will be another great opportunity to place IHSI in the public eye and shine. On Friday October 12, 2012 which is Columbus Day IHSI will celebrate the occasion with a wine tasting and pairing at Chef Josephs Connoisseur Room here in Indianapolis. This will feature a magnificent pairing of Italian wines and delictables. This Columbus Day will be like no other along with entertainment which will include many favorite Italian musical selections. Congratualtions to Pietro Ferri selected as the recipient of the Sol Petruzzi Italian American Award, Cannoli Queen LLC as the Italian American Business of the Year and Dr. Mary Grace Pennella who will receive the IHSI Presidents Award. These accomplished and dedicated individuals will also be honored at this event. Check the web site (www.italianheritage.org) and facebook for more details.

Presidents Message - cont. from p. 3

Make your resevations now through Chef Josephs Connoisseur Room as there are no printed tickets. Call 317.600.3577 or www.chefjosephs.com/reservations The next day on October 13th will be the Taste of Italy coordinated by Iozzos Italian Garden Restaurant in conjunction with Holy Rosary and IHSI. This will offer many Italian food items and a chance to continue the celebration of culture during this weekend. Keep in mind that the Nationalities Council of Indiana will have its International Festival in November at which the Society will be present with its Christmas party in December. More details to follow. Your participation and support of the Society have made it a great year with more to come. I urge all to attend these upcoming events and to be sure that you have renewed your IHSI membership. Mille Grazie

Raffaele Ralph Tambasco IHSI President 2012

The Italian Heritage Society was formed as a non-profit in 1993. The organization seeks to preserve, promote and share Italian culture, and welcomes all those of Italian ancestry as well as others who appreciate Italian culture. .

2012 Board of Directors

PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Ralph Tambasco Kay Feeney-Caito Nino Morone 686-0000 638-0374 570-6921 283-1289 attorleg@aol.com jgiaco@sbcglobal.net kay@massavetoys.com Nino5673@aol.com VICE PRESIDENT Joe Giacoletti

At-Large Members
Tom Calvano YOUNG ADULTS ARTS John Cento Carol Faenzi 432-1699 908-0578 403-6644 tcalvano@yahoo.com icento@rbelaw.com cfaenzi@aol.com nobulsvilman@comcast.net pietrof@att.net ronaldfrazee@aol.com mattiaria@yahoo.com susan.lew27@gmail.com marshall_s_montani@raytheon.com primosouth@gmail.com creamandcrimson93@yahoo.com qazic@aol.com michael@bluechipanswers.com mariovian@ameritech.net silvams@comcast.net

Pasquale F antetti 219-5903 Pietro Ferri Ronald Frazee SCHOLARSHIP Matthew Iaria Susan Lew Steve Montani David Page MEMBERSHIP HOSPITALITY FUNDRAISING NEWSLETTER CULTURAL Terri Procopio Connie Qazi Michael Raimondi Mario Vian Silvana Martini Schuster Kevin Pastore Silvia Piva 889-0634 295-8277 443-5335 823-0126 598-0146 788-4140 319-9238 255-0387 670-0293 989-2040 569-9117

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IHSI Book Club Meeting

Next meeting, Wednesday, October 17, 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Linos Caf and Restaurant 1201 Main Street Speedway, IN (317) 222-5238 Book: La Storia, 500 Years of Italian Immigration, by Jerry Mangione and Ben Morreale.

The book engendered a good discussion and brought about the sharing of many immigration stories by those present. Prior to the book discussion, the book club members will enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Linos Caf is located in the new Delarra building in Speedway. The restaurant is delightfully Italian modern and offers sandwiches, soups, salads and pasta entries. We will choose our dinner from the menu. Also, FYI, Linos has a small deli in the store where one can purchase good mortadella, salami, prosciutto, parmeggiano, etc. Those of us who attended the last meeting, each left with aromatic purchases!

Please read to page number 237 for discussion. The members present decided that we will continue to read La Storia in segments until we finish it and we will read the other selection by Annie Hawes after we finish La Storia.

Italian Heritage Summer Bocce, 2012

The 2012 Summer Bocce League which extended from July 9th through August 16th, concluded with a 16 team tournament on Friday evening, August 24th.

Sol Petruzzi Italian American Award

Every year the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana recognizes an Italian American who has made a significant contribution to the Italian American community. This was known as the Italian American of the Year Award. It is conferred upon the recipient at the IHSI Columbus Day celebration held every October However, on May 7, 2012 the Society board by u na ni m o us a p p ro v al renamed this award to honor one the Society's most respected and late members, Salvatore "Sol" Petruzzi. It will now be referred to as the "Sol Petruzzi Italian American Award".

The final 4 teams surviving elimination included:

Al & Taylor Will Vince DeFabis & Jim Morrison Tom ( Sr. ) & Betsie Lazzara Andy & Ray Povinelli

2012 Summer League Champio nshi p.

Al & Taylor Will bested Vince DeFabis & Jim Morrison to capture the 2012 Summer League Championship. The evening began with a pitch in dinner, with pasta catered from Iozzo's Italian Garden. Nearly 100 enthusiasts attended. Prizes were awarded from proceeds from the Italian Heritage Society. Continued on p. 9

Raffaele Ralph Tambasco IHSI President 2012

Procedure for Choosing IHSI Officers and Board Members for the Year 2013
The nomination committee, composed of John Accetturo, Alfred Capuano, Mary Divita, Mary Grace Pennella, and Jim Divita (chairman), with the approval of President Ralph Tambasco, has formulated the following election procedure based on Bylaws Article X. If only one nominee for the four offices is submitted, these names will be considered elected. If two or more names are submitted for any one office, then election by ballot will proceed according to the schedule below. If the committee receives 15 or fewer nominees for board positions, these names will be considered elected. If 16 or more nominees for the board are submitted, then election by ballot for 15 positions will proceed according to the following schedule.

ELECTION PROCEDURE DEADLINES

OCTOBER 1, -Monday Nominations are closed at 12 Midnight. No late entries. NOVEMBER 1, -Thursday Ballots will be mailed out to the IHSI membership with stamped envelopes. NOVEMBER 21, -Wednesday Before Thanksgiving Ballots are to be returned, postmarked by this date so that the post office delivers them by our tally meeting. NOVEMBER 27, -Tuesday after Thanksgiving Nomination committee opens envelopes and tallies the election results. ANNUAL IHSI CHRISTMAS PARTY Officers and board members for 2013 are introduced and installed.

Highland Country Club Bocce Challenge

Cont. from p. 7 - Earlier in the Summer, on July 13th, 8 teams from the Italian Heritage Society Bocce League were challenged to Bocce matches by 8 teams from the Highland Country Club. Highland CC had built new bocce courts at the Golf Club in 2011. The IHSI Bocce All Stars won 12 of 16 games, with a friendly wager of dinner being paid by the losing club. "Grazie" to Highland Country Club for a wonderful dinner under the stars. We look forward to hosting the next challenge by the Highland CC and enjoying another dinner on the Highlanders.

Fall League,2012
No 2012 Fall League was scheduled, how ever Tuesday a nd T hursday evening enthusiasts continued to play into September. They were organized by Brian Taylor. The courts are always available to the public at Lacy Park.

New Year's Day Bocce

Plan on making it to our annual New Year's Day "Blizzard Bocce Bowl" the public at Lacy Park.

2013 Bocce
Look for notices IHSI Webpages in March and A p ri l , 2 0 1 3 f o r S p ri ng League team invitations.

Bocce at the S tate Fair:

For 16 days in August, the IHSI Bocce League introduced visitors to the game of bocce in the Ciao Italia exhibit at the Indiana State Fair. Volunteers from the IHSI Bocce League gave their time in behalf of the Society. Multi Grazie e Tutti !! A small indoor court was built to demonstrate the game to those throughout Indiana, who were not aware of the game of bocce. Among the visitors, Indiana's First Lady, Cheri Daniels, came by for a quick lesson and some strategy pointers.

Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Newsletter Committee 520 Stevens Street Indianapolis, IN 46203