January 2015 - Prince Thomas of Savoy Society

PRINCE THOMAS OF SAVOY NEWS
32 Old Farms Road, Avon CT 06001
JANUARY
www.ptsavoy.com
Vol. 1, 2015
860-678-0690
President’s Message – January 2015
Men's Polenta Dinner
Season’s Greetings to all!
It has been a banner year at the Prince Thomas of Savoy
Club! This is the time of the season when one can review
the accomplishments of 2014 and look ahead to the
upcoming year.
This past year we have seen many projects come to fruition
that have benefited the Club’s campus – the completion of
the pavilion, the improvement of bocce courts, and the
beautification of the grounds, addition of a new roof and
flooring, just to name a few. In the true tradition of PTS,
most of the work for these tasks has been provided by
dedicated members and committees who have volunteered
their time and efforts to get these jobs done while keeping
the Club’s costs to a minimum. My heartfelt thanks go out
to all who have participated so generously to make our Club
something we can all continue to be proud of.
2014 was also a year where we welcomed many new
members to the PTS. I am so impressed with these
newcomers who have come aboard and brought with them a
sense of enthusiasm and involvement. We have seen many
of these new members step in and become active
participants in many of the Club functions whether it be the
Annual Picnic, cook teams, dinner dances, Auxiliary Food
Fair and other activities and celebrations. Thanks to you all
and please continue to enjoy the Club!
As we look ahead, I am pleased to say that we have
developed an operating budget plan for calendar year 2015.
This plan will allow us to monitor and analyze our club
fixed costs, as well as to identify our revenue streams to
provide adequate funding to address these costs. We have
also established a revolving Capital Improvement Fund to
set aside resources for future major capital projects. I want
to thank the men’s and women’s memberships for
supporting these initiatives which will set our Club on sound
financial footing moving forward.
May you enjoy the blessings of this season and we’ll see you
at the Club.
Regards, Paul
Sunday, January 25th
Social Hour
12:00 Noon,
Dinner 1:00 pm.
Bocce players see Greg Bouchard
or Mark Hill
all others call or see
Marty Brighenti 860-966-3814.
Tickets are $20.00 p/p
Please note the current printed tickets have
the incorrect date printed on them
IN MEMORIAM
Joseph (Kiki) Consolini
Brother of Julie Tischofer
Our condolences to the family
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The Cultural Committee is starting up a
Book of the Month Club "Italian Style"
NEWSLETTER NEWS
Meet at he Club once a month, time and date
to be decided by the group.
Beginning after the Holidays,
Books are written in English by authors with
family ties to Italy.
We will sample recipes mentioned in books,
I am pleased to announce that Jan Glasgow has
volunteered to take over the newsletter.
I am confident she will do a terrific job starting
with the February news. BUT, she needs your
help. Please let her know by the 15th of each
month if you need to submit any functions or
articles for the following month. She can only
include what she is aware of. She can be
contacted at:
learn the meaning of some of the Italian words.
Our first book will be "Every Sunday" and
[email protected]
"Italian Lessons" by Peter Pezzelli
860-614-6785
I have a few copies and available at some
Also, Roseann Kitching will work with Jan
to do the monthly mailing for those
members without email addresses.
libraries, Interested?
Call Laurie Hill 860-673-4685
All eblasts will now be coming from your
Presidents.
I will continue to do the website. If
someone is willing to take that over here
are the criteria.
You need to have an IMac with IWeb
or create a new website on a PC.
Updates are infrequent except posting
the Newsletter once a month and
posting pictures
Contact Lynn Pellegrini 860-675-9560
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No personal notes this month.
Contact Kathy Apuzzo about your personal notes 860-675-4064
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Happy JANUARY Birthdays
MEN'S
B Dante D'addeo
Bob Olsen
Victor Delbon
Edward Irving
Robert Johansen
Mario Russo
Brian Yurch
Danny Salvatore
Louis Bonalui
John Battistoni
Michael Zacchio
Steve Pellegrini
John Zacchera
Thomas Portelance
James Rees
Anthony Pastizzo
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AUXILIARY
Loretta Vernon
Jean Cardello
Erin Fox
Barbara Whirty
Cristina Pinton
Elsie Tallmadge
Marlene Del Gallo
Ann Marie Grella
Deanna Vernesoni
Michelle Maher
Gloria Torenzio
Dolores Sacco
Marcia Roberts
Eileen Hawley
Norma Vitone
Marilyn Story
Valerie Tierinni
Beverly Everman
Ann Dearstyne
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Santa with the Snow Queen and Mrs. Claus
A new year is
starting. Think
about how you
can volunteer to
help the club.
Annual food collection for the needy in Avon
January
2
25
7:30 Regular Meetings
12:00 Men's Polenta Dinner
February
6
14
6:00
7:30
8:00
6:00
6
21
7:30 Regular Meetings
6:00 Dinner Dance
March
3
Pot Luck Supper
Combined Meeting
Regular Meetings
Dinner Dance
AUXILIARY NEWS
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Most likely when you read this you'll have already had a great Christmas and are looking forward to a Happy New Year. As I write this
(on December 17th) I'm looking at a multitude of errands that have to be run and chores that have to be done, to get ready for my
family's Christmas. It's times like this when I realize what a luxury it is to have all my friends at the Italian Club working together to make
events happen. Nothing has illustrated teamwork and friendship as well as the teams that just put together this month's Children's
Christmas Party and Feast of the Seven Fishes. So, I'd like to dedicate the rest of this column to the following people:
For the Children's Christmas Party I'd like to thank Bev Everman, Cheryl Deming, and Julie Tooker (and Emily!) for keeping the kids
entertained and Bev and Marnie Flynn for buying presents. I'd also like to thank Linda Reichler for pizza delivery and kitchen help,
Kathy Rende for photography and everyone else that helped wrapping, baking or crowd control. I'd especially like to thank Snow
Queen, Constance Rotondo and her dad, Charlie, who gets Santa to show up every year.
For the Feast of the Seven Fishes the majority of the thanks have to go to Johnny LaMonica and Bev Everman whose management and
cooking skills made the evening happen, but I cannot understate how important the contributions of Linda and Mike Spescia, Jan
Glasgow, Donna Dodge, Constance Rotondo, Greg Deschamps (pronounced (doo-shomps), Nelio Rocha and Jim Healey were. Our
regular cook team has become a little decimated over time and these people just stepped in and worked as hard as any cook team has
ever worked before. Their creativity, organization and enthusiasm saved the day and I am in their debt.
So, those are some of the folks at the Club I can't do without and I'm sure you have yours. Let's take a minute to enjoy the fact that we
have these people in our lives, and
Merry Christmas! Andrea
President Andrea Rotondo called the December meeting to order with 56 members in attendance.
Treasurer-Kathy Panek reported that the Food Fair was a financial success.
Cultural-Laurie Hill announced that the Italian Book Club has begun. The current book they are reading is called the “Italian Lesson”. The next
time they will meet is the last Wednesday in January. Laurie proposed that we make homemade meatballs for use in the grinders in the Café for
the October 2015 Fair.
Members are you interested in signing up for Refreshments at the meetings? You can sign up in January.
Children’s Christmas Party was held on Sunday, December 7th. There were 43 children and their guests who attended the party. A great time
was had by all. Who can resist pizza, punch and cookies. Each child had a special time with Santa. Every child received their own special gift.
The event was hosted by President Rotondo and her crew. Thanks to all who baked, served and played.
President Rotondo asked membership for ideas for 2015. One member, Julie Tooker, suggested that we have a committee of members who can
identify the individuals appearing in all the Club photos. Sounds great!
The December meeting was important for the Auxiliary. In order to explain the request for a financial disbursement from the Auxiliary,
Treasurer Paul Salvatore addressed the membership. He explained in detail how the amount requested from the Society was determined, and
answered many questions put forth by Auxiliary members. The Auxiliary had a paper ballot on two (2) issues:
1st. Approve the disbursement of $6,500 annually to the Society.
2nd. Increase Auxiliary dues from $35. to $50., annually.
The outcome of the voting was as follows: 1st…Approved $6,500 disbursement and 2nd…Increase of dues was defeated. There will be no
increase on dues, they will remain at $35.
The meeting concluded with members helping to wrap the presents for the children’s party.
Hostesses for January are Donna Dodge, Shirley Bussolini and Maryann Wallace
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH:
Italian Proverbs, Quotations
Ogni promessa e debito
Risi e Bisi
Rice and pea soup a recipe from Venice. Can be
thick enough you can almost eat it with a fork.
1 small onion
3 Tbspns chopped parsley
3 Tbspns olive oil
3 Tbspns unsalted butter
2 slices prosciutto, cut in ¼ inch cubes (2 ½ oz.)
10 ounce package frozen peas
1 quart homemade chicken broth
1 cup Italian Arborio rice
grated Parmesan cheese
Every promise is a debt.
BAR HOURS & What’s Up
Mondays - No Bartender
Tuesdays – 6:00 Happy Hour BYO munchies
Stop down play cards, watch TV, have a
visit with friends, have a drink & relax.
Men's Dart League
Wednesday - No Bartender
Thursday – 6:00 Happy Hour BYO munchies
Fridays – 6:30 Happy Hour BYO munchies
Saturday - Closed
Sundays – 2:00 – 7:00 Stop down for
whatever’s cooking and on the big screen.
If you need a bartender on a non-scheduled date
call: Mark Hill
Mince the onion and parsley together. Put oil and
butter in a big, heavy pot over medium heat and
add minced onion and parsley. Sauté until onion is
translucent and limp. Add peas and prosciutto.
Sauté everything is coated with butter and oil. Add
broth and bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat
and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring frequently
until rice is tender. The soup is now very thick. If
you prefer a thinner soup, add a cup or two of hot
broth at this time.
Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on each
portion.
Serves 6.
Memorial Donations: Making a memorial donation is a fitting way to remember a special person while helping to support others. Every year the PTS
Men’s Scholarship and PTS Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship receive many such donations enabling us to support students pursuing post high school
education. Checks should be made out to Prince Thomas of Savoy, Inc., designating either the Men’s or the Women’s scholarship fund as the recipient.
For those that prefer, donations can be shared equally between the two scholarships by simply designating PTS Scholarships. Please note that donations
are not tax deductible.
Care Committee: Men - Mike Sinacori 860-202-9802 Aux.- Jean Tepley 860-673-7349
Bereavement: Marie Peluso H 860 673-4427 (C) 860-729-5355 or Lynn Pellegrini 860-675-9560 (C) 860-989-7590
Pat Rende (H) 860-658-2567 (C) 860-818-3294 or George Matt (C) 860-735-6746 (C) 860-539-5378
Hall Rental:
HALL USAGE MEMBERS ONLY INFO
For All Rentals Call:
Pat Rende (H) 860-658-2567 C) 860-818-3294 or
George Matt (C) 860-735-6746
MAIN UPSTAIRS LOUNGE
Sec Dep $200
Donation $250
No kitchen
Sec Dep $200
Donation $300
With Kitchen (warm Up)
Sec Dep $200
Donation $400
With Full Kitchen
Donation $100
Bartender
DOWNSTAIRS LOUNGE
Donation $75
No Kitchen
Donation $100
With Kitchen (warm Up)
PLUS PAVILLION
With Propane Grills
Donation $25
Sec Dep $100
Sec Dep $100
Newsletter Staff
Send your announcements, special
occasions, articles of interest, or pictures,
Jan Glasgow [email protected]
860-614-6785
Submissions must be received by the 15th
of each month
Jan Glasgow
Editor
Lynn Pellegrini
Advertising
Roseann Kitching
Distribution
Barbara Smith
Proofreader
Lynn Pellegrini
Website
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PTS Board
Paul Rotondo
President
Tony Pastizzo
Vice President
Greg Deschampes
Secretary
Paul Salvatore
Treasurer
Brian Farrell
Fin. Secretary
Auxiliary Board
Andrea Rotondo
President
Lynn Pellegrini
Vice President
Judy Rotondo
Secretary
Kathy Panek
Treasurer
Beverly Everman
Membership
Cheer Committees
Mike Sinacori
Men's Club
Jean Tepley
Auxiliary

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