VOLUME 48 - AUTUMN EDITION 2014

VOLUME 48 - AUTUMN EDITION 2014
CHESTNUT AND
WINE
FESTIVAL
SUNDAY 27 APRIL
OUTDOOR BBQ AREA 11am - 4pm
Roasted chestnuts and complimentary wine 100ml
Market and food stalls • Entertainment by Motivo and Fratelli del Sud
Carnival rides • 4 hours unlimited rides • 12 noon – 4pm • $15
Sideshow alley • Win a prize! • Just $4 a game
Stall application forms available. Registrations close 28 March, 2014. Email: [email protected]
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CONTENTS
REPORTS & schedule
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
04 courtesy bus schedule
02 Chestnut day
05 reports
23 santa maria ss delle graze
24 Republic day
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
12 what’s on
SPECIAL DINING OFFERS
14 club entertainment
26 PIAZZA autumn SPECIALS
17 diesel
28 STAR BUFFET
16 hotshots
29 CRYSTAL JADE
22 antonio grosso
18 la fiesta brazil
19 sounds of the supremes
21 wiggles
41 the italian show
groups and associations
31 ITALIAN SENIORS GROUP
32 ASSOCIATION REPORTS
39 LADIES AUXILIARY
MEMBERS PROMOTIONS
08 win a trip to the fifa 2014 world cup
10 easter raffles
11 MEMBERS JACKPOT DRAW
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Club Marconi Board of Directors
VINCE FOTI
MARIO SOLIGO
JOE ROMEO
ROBERT CARNIATO
FRANK OLIVERI
SAM VACCARO
DELFINA PIPITONE
SAM NOIOSI
ANDREA CARNUCCIO
ANGELO RUISI
MORRIS LICATA
BERTI MARIANI
President
Director
Vice President /
Sports President
Director
Vice President
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
members Courtesy Bus
Club Marconi Courtesy Bus is a FREE service to our members and their guests*, available 7 days a week.
To book, please contact Club Reception in person or 9822 3333 Option 9.
WESTERN RUN**
Abbotsbury, Bonnyrigg, Bonnyrigg Heights, Bossley Park,
Cecil Hills, Edensor Park, Greenfield Park, Horsley Park,
Prairiewood, St Johns Park, Wakeley, Wetherill Park,
Green Valley
Monday to Thursday 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
Friday
4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm, 12am, 2am
Saturday
12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm, 12am
Sunday12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
eastern RUN**
Cabramatta, Cabramatta Station, Canley Heights,
Fairfield, Fairfield Heights, Fairfield Station, Fairfield West,
Mount Pritchard, Smithfield
Monday – Thursday
5pm, 7pm, 9pm, 11pm
Friday
5pm, 7pm, 9pm, 11pm, 1am, 3am
Saturday11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm,
11pm, 1am
Sunday
11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm, 11pm
* Guest(s) travelling with a member to the same location.
**Bus operates within a radius and may not include all streets within your suburb. Contact club reception for map locations.
The courtesy bus has limited seats, pre-booking recommended.
Shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes. Pickup at Club Marconi.
Drop off at Stockland Wetherill Park. Onsite security and under
cover parking. Available for staff and customers. 7 days a week.
Hours of operation
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Thursday
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President’s Report Vince Foti
Cari soci,
Le festivita’ natalizie sono state eccezionalmente positive per il
Club Marconi.
Non solo il Club e’ riuscito ad ottenere, in molte delle sue sezioni,
profitti mai raggiunti in precedenza, ma ha fatto registrare un
notevole aumento dei soci e dei loro amici che hanno scelto il
Club Marconi come il loro club ideale per meglio celebrare lo
spirito delle festivita’ natalizie.
Il Comitato Direttivo e il personale dirigenziale del Club ispirati
dagli incoraggianti risultati ottenuti guardano con fiducia al futuro
It has been a wonderful festive season for Club Marconi.
Not only did the Club achieve unprecedented profits in most
areas of the Club, but it showed an increase in the number of
Members and friends that shared the spirit of the season at the
Club of their choice, Club Marconi.
The Board and Management are inspired and encouraged by
this success and look forward to further providing a high level
of service for the Club’s Members.
I must thank Club Marconi staff for their efforts and conscious
endeavour in delivering the service you, the Members deserve.
In my end of year financial statement, I reported that the Club’s
trading performance delivered a $1.08 million profit. Whilst it
is a most pleasing result, the Board is cautious that in order to
improve we must embark on an operation to update our facility
and strive for that level of efficiency to maximise the resources
we currently have.
There is a much needed capital expenditure to be allocated to
building maintenance and renovations in order that we may be
an attractive destination within the competitive club zone. The
Board and Management will prioritise the improvements.
During last year, I reported that the Commonwealth Bank
offered to extend a facility for increased funding of $2.5
million, however after renewed submissions showing more
conservative budget estimates, the bank has withdrawn their
offer. I apologise for any misunderstanding.
The Club’s core debt to the CBA is, at this stage $10,544,902,
we will continue to maintain our commitment to further reduce
this debt in 2014.
The Board has fully assessed the operation of Oscar’s
Restaurant and regretfully made the prudent decision to
discontinue the operation. We are now in the final stages of
leasing the restaurant to an external local operator.
In October last year, the Club once again hosted the ‘Victor
Chang Heart of the West’ fundraising dinner, which was a
tremendous success, many thanks to my fellow committee
members Dr. Nat Romeo, Michael Daniele, Romeo Tamburri
and Marconi staff
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup commencing in June, we have
installed an exciting new video wall in which we will be televising
each match live here at Club Marconi. As we have done in the
past, we will be extending trading hours to accommodate all
live World Cup matches.
As always, I like to end my report by asking for your support
and patronage and to be a united force to nurture, reinforce and
strengthen the Marconi spirit.
Vince Foti
Club President
intenzionati ad ulteriormente migliorare il livello del servizio
messo a disposizione dei soci.
Mi sembra obbligatorio ringraziare tutto il personale del Club
Marconi per la serieta’ professionale evidenziata nel consentire ai
soci di poter usufruire di quell’ ottimo servizio che essi meritano.
Nel mio rendiconto finanziario di fine anno avevo riferito che
grazie ad una buona gestione il Club aveva fatto registrare
un profitto di $ 1.08 milioni. Il Comitato Direttivo, sebbene sia
soddisfatto del risultato ottenuto, e’ anche consapevole che per
continuare ad eccellere bisogna impegnarsi a migliorare le nostre
facilitazioni e fare ogni sforzo possibile per raggiungere un livello
di efficienza utilizzando al meglio le risorse di cui disponiamo
al momento.
C’e’ veramente bisogno di convergere spese di capitale verso la
manutenzione e la ristrutturazione del club per poter restare al
livello di competenza degli altri clubs situati nelle zone limitrofe
del nostro club. Il comitato Direttivo e il personale dirigenziale
daranno la precedenza a queste necessarie migliorie.
Durante l’anno passato vi avevo informati che la Banca
del Commonwealth si era offerta di concedere al Club una
estensione del prestito aumentandolo di $ 2.5 milioni. Tuttavia
dopo avere esaminato le nostre richieste, che hanno rilevato una
piu’ conservativa valutazione del bilancio, la banca ha deciso di
ritirare la sua offerta. Vi chiedo scusa per eventuali malintesi.
Il debito del Club Marconi con la Commonwealth Bank e’
attualmente di $ 10,544,902 e noi continueremo ad impegnarci al
massimo per ridurre ulteriormente questo debito nel 2014.
Il Comitato Direttivo ha ponderatamente valutato l’operativita’
del Ristorante Oscar e con enorme rincrescimento ha deciso di
cessarne l’attivita’ operativa. Siamo giunti alle trattative finali per
affittare il ristorante ad un operatore locale.
Nel mese di Ottobre dell’anno scorso il Club aveva organizzato
la serata di gala “Victor Chang Heart of the West” per la raccolta
di fondi da designare in beneficenza. L’evento si e’ rivelato un
eccezionale successo e al riguardo desidero ringraziare i colleghi
di questo apposito comitato Dr. Nat Romeo, Michael Daniele e
Romeo Tamburri. oltre che al personale del Club Marconi.
Con l’avvicinarsi dell’inizio del Campionato Mondiale di Calcio
in Brasile, in programma nei mesi di Giugno e Luglio, e’ stato
installato nel Club un nuovo video su una intera parete dove
potrete vedere tutte le partite dal vivo al Club Marconi. Come
abbiamo sempre fatto tradizionalmente in passato in occasione di
un cosi’ importante evento sportivo, le ore di apertura e chiusura
del club verranno cambiate in concomitanza degli orari delle
varie partite in programma.
Come di consueto concludo questa mia relazione nel chiedervi
di continuare a sostenere il club e ad essere una forza unita per
alimentare, rinforzare e tenere alto lo spirito del Club Marconi.
Vince Foti
Presidente
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SPORTS President’s Report
MARIO SOLIGO
Cari soci e amici,
A nome del Comitato Esecutivo dello Sport porgo il benvenuto a tutti i soci
del Marconi Sport per quello che, mi auguro, sara’ un altro anno ricco di
successi a livello competitivo e organizzativo.
Poco prima delle festivita’ natalizie il Marconi SBB ha ottenuto un altro
eccellente risultato vincendo la “Western Sydney Billiards Competition”
sconfiggendo l’Hornsby RSL.
Dear Members and friends,
On behalf of the Sports Executive, I welcome back all the Marconi
Sports Members to another eventful and successful season for all our
sporting associations on and off the playing arena.
Just before Christmas, we saw Marconi SBB win the Western Sydney
Billiards Competition defeating Hornsby RSL. Our star-studded,
nationally-ranked Billiards Team completely dominated the competition
in 2013. Congratulations to the SBB boys. We look forward to them
defending the title in 2014.
Bocce, being one of our foundation sports, kicked off the year’s sporting
calendar over the Australia Day weekend by hosting the National Raffa
Tournament. Three States competed for prize money and trophies.
It was encouraging for many Club Members to witness some of the
country’s best Bocce Players in action.
Il calendario delle Bocce, il primo sport dei soci fondatori, e’ iniziato nel
week-end di Australian Day con il Torneo Nazionale di Raffa, disputatosi
al Club Marconi con la partecipazione di tre stati che hanno gareggiato
con in palio soldi e trofei.. Mi ha fatto piacere vedere che molti soci
hanno assistito alle gare per vedere all’opera alcuni tra i migliori giocatori
in Australia.
Le nostre squadre juniores e seniores del Marconi Cricket Brumbies sono
quasi tutte piazzate bene in classifica per cercare di accedere alle finali.
Vi prego di sostenere i nostri bravi juniores assistendo alle loro partite
in programma il Sabato mattina. Per maggiori dettagli telefonate alla
Associazione.
Our Marconi Cricket Brumbies are placed well to compete in the Finals
with our Junior and Senior teams. Please support our all-conquering
Juniors by coming along and watching them play each Saturday
morning. Contact the Association for details.
La nostra “LNA Club of the Year “Associazione del Netball si sta
febbrilmente preparando con le registrazioni per un nuovo anno e
desidero incoraggiare i genitori ad iscrivere le loro figlie in una delle
nostre piu’ prestigiose Associazioni . Gli allenamenti si svolgono al Club
Marconi da Febbraio ad Agosto, e quindi tenete gli occhi aperti per le date
delle registrazioni.
Our LNA Club of the Year Netball Association is busily preparing for
their new season and I encourage parents to get their daughters
involved in one of our most successful associations. They train at
the Club between February and August, so keep an eye out for
registration details.
Inoltre abbiamo anche la “Physical Culture” che ha enormemente
progredito nel corso degli anni sotto la guida di Anne Fenech e questo
anno compiera’ un ulteriore miglioramento con l’acquisizione di nuovi
e competenti insegnanti. Anche in questo caso occhi aperti per l’inizio
delle registrazioni.
Additionally, we also have Physical Culture which has blossomed over
the years under the teaching of Anne Fenech and this year they are
expanding even further with additional teachers. So keep an eye out
for their registrations also.
I look forward to seeing the efforts of our Marconi Mustangs and the
enhancements to Marconi Park with a new scoreboard and improved
amenities. After a wonderful year on and off the field, we wish Tony
Trimboli and his members all the very best at their new enhanced
Home Ground.
On the cultural front, we all look forward to the next Art Exhibition in
the Artist Corner which will showcase a one-person show opening
in February and running until May. Our Art Association continues to
display top class Exhibitions, please pop by and visit the Arts Corner to
view the latest works.
Our 2014 Carnivale will be held on 6 April 2014. This is a wonderful
opportunity to see all our Sports Associations showcase their
competitiveness against visiting teams from all over Sydney and all on
the one day.
Lastly it gives me much pride to see one of our hard working Fencing
administrators and coaches Sam Salemi being awarded the Fairfield
City Citizen of the Year during the Australian Day celebrations.
A wonderful recognition for a man who puts his heart and sole into
his sport. Congratulations Sam on behalf of the Marconi Sports Family.
In closing, I would like to wish all volunteers the best of luck through
this busy pre-season of registrations and trials. On behalf of the Board
and Sports Executive, I would like thank everyone for all their efforts
and continual commitment to Marconi Sports.
Mario Soligo
Sports President / Club Vice President
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La nostra squadra, molto quotata a livello nazionale, ha completamente
dominato in lungo e in largo le competizioni del 2013 e quindi mi congratulo
con i componenti del SBB fiducioso che riusciranno a difendere i titoli
vinti anche nel 2014.
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Non vedo l’ora di vedere all’opera i Marconi Mustags nel rinnovato Marconi
Park con nuove migliorate facilitazioni e un nuovo tabellone per i risultati.
Dopo un meraviglioso anno dal punto di vista competitivo e organizzativo
a Tony Trimboli e ai suoi soci auguriamo di ottenere ulteriori prestigiosi
successi anche nel nuovo rinnovato terreno di gioco.
Per quanto riguarda la parte culturale la nostra Art Association continua
ad organizzare mostre di pittura di alta qualita’ e non sara’ da meno la
prossima mostra in programma nell’Artist Corner da Febbraio a Maggio
e che sara’ dedicata ad un unico eccezionale artista.
Il Carnivale 2014 si svolgera’ il 6 Aprile. Si tratta di una opportunita’
fantastica di vedere all’opera , tutte nello stesso giorno, le nostre
Associazioni sportive che si misureranno contro altre squadre di Sydney.
E infine mi ha riempito di orgoglio vedere che, uno dei nostri instancabili
dirigenti e allenatori della Fencing Association , Sam Salemi, e’ stato
premiato con il prestigioso premio “Fairfield City Citizen of the Year”
durante l’Australian Day. Congratulazioni da parte della famigia sportiva
del Marconi a Sam, che si dedica anima e corpo nello sport dei “Tre
moschettieri” , per il meritatissimo riconoscimento ricevuto.
Concludo nell’augurare molta fortuna a tutti i volontari durante il
periodo delle registrazioni e dei provini che sempre precedono l’inizio
delle competizioni vere e proprie. A nome del Comitato Direttivo e
dell’Esecutivo dello Sport, desidero ringraziare tutti coloro che continuano
con i loro sforzi e costante dedizione a mantenere sempre competitivo il
livello dello sport al Club Marconi.
Mario Soligo
Vice Presidente / Presidente Associazioni Sportive
FOOTBALL committee REPORT
robert carniato
Firstly on behalf of the Football Committee, staff, coaches and managers here at Marconi Stallions, we all hope you had a great festive
break through Christmas and the New Year.
There have been a few notable changes within the football department since our last report.
I would like to extend a warm welcome to my fellow Board Members – Morris Licata and Frank Oliveri as they join myself, Joe Romeo
and Berti Mariani to make up the Football Committee.
We would also like to congratulate Darren Iocca as the new Marconi Stallions First Grade Coach. Darren’s experience as both player
and manager will bring a wealth of knowledge and an extensive skill set to the First Grade team.
This comes to light as the former Stallions boss Jean-Paul de Marigny was successfully appointed as Assistant Coach to Melbourne
Victory. On behalf of the Board of Directors, and everyone here at Marconi, we would like to thank ‘JP’ for all of his hard work and
devoted efforts to the Stallions, and we wish him the very best of success for his coaching career moving forward.
With the First Grade team now finalised, we are pleased to announce James Chronopoulos as our First Grade Team Captain for 2014.
James has replaced the captaincy role from Nahuel Arrarte, who unfortunately has retired from playing due to sustaining a knee injury
last season. We would like to thank Nahuel for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the Stallions and wish Nahuel the very
best of success as he has now undertaken a football coaching career.
Marconi Stadium hosted a series of W-League and National Youth League matches for the Western Sydney Wanderers throughout
November, December and January. We are proud to say these matches have been of great success and benefit to Marconi and the
Wanderers, housing record attendances across both leagues. This combined with our patronage supporting the Wanderers A-League
team via live televised games in our Main Lounge area, has generated a great sense and feel of football throughout the Club. We would
like to thank our partners at the Western Sydney Wanderers for selecting Marconi Stadium as their venue to host their W-League and
National Youth League teams.
Finally, as we move into the 2014 Competition Season, expect to see a great deal of football around the club. Commencing with the
2014 FNSW Pre-Season Tournament in February which tested players and tactics for both the Stallions men’s and women’s teams.
As they prepare for the 2014 IGA National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 1 / Women’s 1 competition, Round 1 will debute at Marconi
Stadium on Saturday 15th March 2014.
I would like to thank my colleagues in the Football Committee, and the Board of Directors for your ongoing support. I would also like
to thank our Football Administration staff – Jesse Mariani and Klaus Okon for their dedication and hard work in preparing for the 2014
season. Finally I would like to thank the Sponsors of the Marconi Stallions for keeping Marconi involved in football within the highest
level that we can participate in.
Yours in Football,
Robert Carniato
Football Chairman
On behalf of Joe Romeo, Berti Mariani, Morris Licata and Frank Oliveri
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EASTER RAFFLES
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
FRIDAY 4 & 11 APRIL
Easter Hampers, Meat Trays and Deli Hampers
Tickets on sale 6.30pm. Draw starts 7.30pm
SUNDAY 6 & 13 APRIL
Easter Hampers, Electricals, Giftware, Gift Cards and Deli Hampers
Tickets on sale 4.30pm. Draw starts 5.30pm
Tickets available in the Main Lounge. Still only $1 for 10 numbers.
Please note: There will be no raffles Good Friday or Easter Sunday.
hey kids!
GET EGGCITED THIS EASTER!
‘HOP’FREE EASTER MOVIE
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16 FROM 10AM
An Easter movie that’s fun for the whole family! From the creators of “Dispicable Me”, follow E.B.,
the Easter Bunny’s teenage son, as he heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a
rock ‘n’ roll band. Stars Russell Brand, Hugh Laurie and James Marsden.
PLUS POPCORN & LOLLY BAGS
MEET THE EASTER BUNNY
WEDNESDAY 16 & THURSDAY 17 APRIL
Main Lounge from 6pm.
EASTER EGG DECORATING
THURSDAY 17 APRIL
Have fun and get creative at our Easter Egg Decorating Workshop.
Free from 6pm – 8pm in the Christina Lounge.
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every THURSDAY night
Draws at 8pm, 8.30pm and 9pm. If the $5,000 is not won, we
guarantee to give away $500 cash at 9.30pm. Simply swipe your
card every Thursday between 7pm and 9pm.
JACKPOT WILL INCREASE BY $500, IF NOT WON.
Conditions apply. Visit Club Marconi for more details. Authorised under NSW permit number LTPS/13/08203.
WHAT’S ON
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Cash Housie
From 7pm
Italian Bingo
From 10am
Bingo
From 10.30am
Mahjong
From 1pm
Mahjong
From 1pm
Jackpot Draw
From 8pm
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Bingo
From 10.30am
Free Entertainment
From 9pm
Raffles
From 4.30pm
Raffles
From 6.30pm
Free Entertainment
From 7pm
Free Entertainment
From 9.30pm
CASH HOUSIE
Cristina Lounge
Learning Links
From 7pm
} Cost $10
} Book of 6
BONUS sheet and
jackpot sheet
} 20 bingo games
and 7 cash housie
games
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BINGO
Italian
Elettra - Tuesday
From 10am
}S
ee Circolo Anziani
for details
English
Elettra - Wednesday
and Friday
} Books on sale 10am
} Starts 10.30am
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MAHJONG
Sports Lounge
Tuesday 1pm
Thursday 1pm
}$
500 to be won
per session
JACKPOT DRAW
Thursdays
8pm, 8.30pm & 9pm
} Prize pool starts
at $5,000 and
jackpots $500 each
week if not won.
} JACKPOT MUST BE
WON AT $10,000
RAFFLES
Fridays
Tickets 6.30pm
Draw 7.30pm
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eat, chicken
and gourmet deli
hampers
Sundays
Tickets 4.30pm
Draws 5.30pm
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lectrical, home
wares, hampers
and vouchers
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SPECIAL EVENT ENTERTAINMENT
Main Lounge | free
APRIL
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2 Easter Thursday
DJ Dean
9.30pm – 1.30am
24 Anzac Day
DJ Dean
9.30pm – 1.30am
Image: Joey Fimmano
entertainment
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
AUDITORIUM
8pm - 12am
FREE
Main Lounge
8.30pm - 12.30am
FREE
Main Lounge
8.30pm - 12.30am
FREE
colosseo AND
main lounge
8pm - 12am
$3M, $5NM
march
march
march
March
7 Matchbox Band
and DJ Trev
7 Debellis Band
1 Italian Club Night
1 Joe Casale Band (ML)
14DJ (after Swimsuit
Model Search)
8Latin Addiction
8 Vagabondi Band
15City Roc DJ
21Mesa Groove
22Sensation Latina
15Tony Di Marti and
I Giovanotti
28The Spark
29Italian Club Night
22Dolce Vita Band
ROCK N ROLL
21 Midnight Drifters
and DJ Trev
LIVE WIND DOWN
LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY
ITALIAN CLUB NIGHT
29Tony Di Marti
and I Giovanotti (ML)
APRIL
arpil
APRIL
april
4 On The Prowl
and DJ Trev
4 All Funked Up
5Latin Addicton
5 Dolce Vita Band
11Debellis Band
12DJ Dean
18 Rockin’Mustangs
and DJ Trev
18Party Central
19Latin Addiction
12Tony Di Marti
and I Giovanotti
25The Spark
26Italian Club Night
19Vagbondi Band
26Paul Cincotta Band (ML)
MAY
may
MAY
may
2 Pink Chevys
and DJ Trev
2 Debellis Band
3 Latin Addiction
3 Latin Addiction
9The Spark
16 The Bandits
and DJ Trev
16Endless Summer
10Tony Di Marti and
I Giovanotti
10Tony Di Marti and
I Giovanotti (ML)
17City Roc DJ
17Dolce Vita Band
30 Mr James Band
and DJ Trev
23Debellis Band
24Latin Addiction
24Vagabondi Band
31George Vumbaca
31George Vumbaca
23The Spark
SUNDAY DANCE NIGHT DUO
Main Lounge | 7pm - 10.30PM | FREE
MARCH
april
may
2 Reflection Duo
6 Melo Ridolfo Duo
4 Reflection Duo
9 John Vadala Duo
13 John Vadala Duo
11 John Vadala Duo
16 Joe Casale Duo
20 Gino & Jeff
18 Dolce Vita Duo
23 Gino & Jeff
27 Joe Casale Duo
25 Lucio Ventresca Duo
30 Fantasia Duo
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note content is correct at time of printing and is subject to change without notice.
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AUSTRALIA’S NO.1 GIRLS NIGHT OUT!
FRIDAY 28 MARCH
Doors 8pm | Colosseo | Tickets $28 from Club Reception or call 9822 3333
Ladies, start your engines! Australian number one girl’s night out is coming to Marconi.
The two hour extravaganza of music, lights and action is all wrapped up in a Las Vegas style production show
and presented by some of the sexiest men in Australia – the Sydney Hotshots. The show called Funtasia
includes acrobatics, break dancing, gymnastics and showcases all the usual suspects – the fireman, the cowboy,
the policeman…and so much more!!
Get your friends together for the ultimate ladies night out, it’s guaranteed to be loads of fun!
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Don’t miss this much loved singer, songwriter and
guitarist, Diesel, as he gets ready to rock Marconi.
The Let It Fly tour supports Diesel’s 11th album
release and is a celebration of his life’s work so far
and what a body of work that is with songs like
‘Tip of My Tongue’, ‘Cry in Shame’, ‘Never Miss
Your Water’ and ‘Soul Revival’, to name a few.
S AT U R D AY 1 2 A P R I L
singer, song writer, guitarist and rock n’ roll legend
auditorium | doors open 8pm | Show 8.30pm
tickets $40 | available from club reception or online at eventopia.co
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SATURDAY 31 MAY
Celebrate the music, colour, culture and rhythm of the
home of the FIFA 2014 World Cup in this spectacular show!
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Thursday 12 June
doors 8pm
tickets $28 from club reception
Direct from the USA, and having performed in over 40 countries around
the world, Sounds of the Supremes is a celebration of the music that
defined a generation. Led by Kaaren Ragland, one of the original
Supremes from the 70’s and 80’s, Sounds of the Supremes features over
20 chart topping Motown hits. Bring your dancing shoes – it’s guaranteed
to be a fun night.
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SECOND SHOW
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Doors 12pm | Show 12.30pm
All Tickets $27.50 (Children under 12 months free)
On sale at Club Reception or call 9822 3333
To avoid disappointment, please be advised Prams are not
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Doors open 7.30pm | Show 8pm | auditorium
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2014
Sunday 1 June
FROM 11AM
CLUB MARCONI CELEBRATES THE BIGGEST DAY
ON THE ITALIAN CALENDAR WITH THE PEOPLE
OF SYDNEY.
 Commemorative Mass – 10am
 Market and gourmet food stalls
 Live entertainment – Presented by Tony Di Marti and featuring
acts by Francesca (direct from Italy), Frank DeBellis Band,
Claudio Sandrelli, Tony Sergi, Dj Sam Gullo and lots more….
 Carnival Rides
 Foti Fireworks spectacular
 Stall and sponsorship opportunities:
email [email protected]
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Autumn specials
We’re famous for our authentic wood fired pizzas, pastas, burgers, panini and gelato.
AY B
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OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 10AM
SATURDAY - SUNDAY FROM 11AM
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POINTS
BUY 5 PIZZAS AND RECEIVE THE 6TH FREE
Available any day of the week between March - May 2014.
Excludes Gourmet pizzas. Members only.
TUESDAY NIGHT
$11.50 STEAK NIGHT
230g MSA rump steak with chips, salad and gravy. [Available 6pm – 9pm]
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
$11.50 RIBS TICKLER
Half rack of juicy BBQ pork ribs and beer battered chips. [Available 6pm – 9pm]
THURSDAY
KIDS EAT FREE
Choice of Kids Menu: 1 kids meal FREE with any main meal purchased.
Main meal consists of items listed under pizza, gourmet pizza, marconi classics, main meals and grill
[Available 5pm – 9pm] Terms and conditions apply, children under 12 years.
FRIDAY LUNCH
2 PASTAS FOR $22
Does not include pasta listed on specials board. [Available midday until 3pm]
SATURDAY LUNCH
COURTYARD BBQ
BBQ Roll $4.50, BBQ Roll & VB $7.50 [Available midday until 3pm]
SUNDAY LUNCH
SUNDAY ROAST LUNCH
Chef’s selection of roast meats and vegetables with accompaniments $14.
[Available midday until 3pm]
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Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offers not available on Public holidays or special event days
(Festival days, Mother’s day, Easter etc). Club Marconi has the right to remove these offers at any given time without notice
Dine in only. *Members price. Members discount already applied. Specials may change at any time without notice.
CLUB MARCONI www.clubmarconi.com.au
Mother’s Day Luncheon
Treat mum to a special 3 course meal
Sunday 11 May
L ive Entertainment and
champagne on arrival
Doors open 12pm | Elettra
Adults $39 | Kids under 12 years $22
Bookings essential 9822 3333
ENQUIRIES
(02) 9822 3324
FUNCTIONS MUST BE PAID IN FULL
7 DAYS PRIOR WITH FINAL NUMBERS
[email protected]
Appointments Essential
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EASTER AT
GOOD FRIDAY 18 April EASTER SATURDAY 19 April
EASTER SUNDAY 20 April EASTER MONDAY 21 April
LUNCH & DINNER Adults $25.80 | Senior/Member $24.80
Senior + Member $23.80 | Kids $1.90 x age
The best value ‘all you can eat’ buffet in the west is at Club Marconi.
Experience the wonderful variety and ambience of the widely praised Star Buffet, our ‘all you
can eat’ family restaurant serving up an international smorgasbord of flavours and cuisines,
for all ages and tastes.
MOTHER’S DAY 11 May
LUNCH & DINNER
Adults
$30.80
Kids
$2.30 x age
Book now for Mother’s Day!
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Phone (02) 9822 3372 | www.starbuffet.com.au
CLUB MARCONI www.clubmarconi.com.au
Crystal Jade offers a 5 star Chinese dining experience using only the freshest ingredients including a live
seafood selection from eight display tanks. We offer modern and traditional Chinese cuisine,
beautifully prepared with passion by our executive chefs from China and Hong Kong.
MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL
SUNDAY 11 MAY
Lunch and dinner with a special gift for all mothers
Amazing 8 course set menu
$42 per adult | $21 children under 12
YUM CHA
TUESDAY - SUNDAY 11.30AM TO 3.00PM
Over 50 different varieties of freshly handmade
dim sims and noodles
Limited time only | Terms & Conditions apply
15% OFF
ALL CASH PAYMENTS ONLY
EASTER LIVE SEAFOOD
SPECIAL
GOOD FRIDAY, EASTER SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Live Lobster, Crabs, Pippies, Coral Trout, Jade Perch,
Barramundi, Murray Cod, Abalone and more
15% OFF
Terms & Conditions apply
ALL CASH PAYMENTS ONLY
Bookings essential 9822 3326 | Level 1
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Tuesday to Sunday
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Club Marconi is the
‘Wanderers home away from home’
Plan ahead - Wanderers away games coming up
Sat 8 Mar
Sat 29 Mar
Sat 12 Apr
WSW v Sydney FC
WSW v Central Coast Mariners WSW v Melbourne Heart
Kick off 7:45pm (BBQ from 7pm)
Kick off 5:30pm (BBQ from 5pm)
Kick off 4:30pm (BBQ from 4pm)
afc champions league
Wed 26 Feb
Wed 12 Mar
Wed 19 Mar
Tues 1 Apr
Tues 15 Apr
Tues 22 Apr
WSW v Ulsan Hyundai (KOR)
WSW v Guizhou Renhe (CHN)
WSW v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)
WSW v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)
WSW v Ulsan Hyundai (KOR)
WSW v Guizhou Renhe (CHN)
Kick off 7:30pm (Home)
Kick off 11:00pm (Away)
Kick off 7:30pm (Home)
Kick off 9:00pm (Away)
Kick off 8:30pm (Away)
Kick off 7:30pm (Home)
Club Marconi is a proud Corporate Sponsor of the Western Sydney Wanderers
VALUED AT $50,000 ♣ 3 MATCHES ♣ FLIGHTS AND ACCOMMODATION FOR WINNING TEAM
draw
Thursday 27 March
7.30pm
TOURNAMENT DATES
Saturday 29 March
Sunday 30 March
Monday 31 March
1pm
1pm
7pm
Teams of 4
Buy in $800 ($200 per player)
Visit www.thepokerpalace.com.au
CIRCOLO ANZIANI E AMICI
This information is printed for the benefit of the Italian speaking Seniors Group.
Il Circolo degli Anziani e degli Amici celebra i suoi primi 35 anni di amorevole e lodevole servizio per la comunita’
degli italiani anziani presso il Club Marconi in Sydney’s West. Il Circolo organizza un programma di attivita’, viaggi,
ed escursioni che parte e rientra nel nostro fantastico Club. Ed ecco alcuni degli eventi da appuntare nel vostro diario:
MARZO
Martedi 4
Gita al Fraternity Club Wollongong
Festa di Carnevale
Per informazione telefonate
Vicki Fontana 9610 3526
Emma Dal Col 9823 6578
Martedi 29Star Buffet Pranzo
Elettra Room 10am
Tombola carte e pranzo
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
MAGGIO
Martedi 11Elettra Room 10am
Tombola carte e pranzo
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
Martedi 6Non ci sono attivita
Martedi 18Elettra Room 10am
Tombola carte e pranzo
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
Martedi 13Festa per tutte le mamme
Elettra Room 10am
Tombola carte e pranzo
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
Martedi 25Star Buffet Pranzo
Elettra Room 10am
Tombola carte e pranzo
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
Martedi 20Elettra Room 10am
Tombola carte e pranzo
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
APRILE
Martedi 27Elettra Room 10am
Tombola carte e pranzo
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
Martedi 1Elettra Room 10am
Tombola carte e pranzo
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
Martedi 8Elettra Room 10am
Tombola carte e pranzo
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
GIUGNO
Martedi 3Elettra Room 10am
Tombola carte e pranzo
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
Martedi 15Non ci sono attivita
Martedi 22Elettra Room 10am
Festa di Pasqua
Biglietti $15 Soci $16 Non-soci
Per informazione telefonate Vicki Fontana 0418 110 197 / Emma Dal Col 9823 6578
AVVISO IMPORTANTE PER I PENSIONATI
Nell’informare i soci e amici che le attivita’ del Circolo riprenderano il 28 Gennaio 2014 il comitato del Circolo Anziani
del Club Marconi augura a tutti di trascorrere un sereno e felice Natale e un Prosperoso 2014.
Arrivederci 28 Gennaio 2014.
Il patronato Ital-Uil considerate la numerosa comunita’ italiana residente nella zona di Fairfield, Smithfield, Liverpool
e Bossley Park, ha deciso di effettuare un servizio settimanale di assistenza press oil Club Marconi.
Gli interessanti possono mettersi in contatto con Ital-Uil chiedendo di Pino Musso al numero telefonico 9261 1585 / 77.
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CONTACTS
ART ASSOCIATION
Art classes are held in the Cristina Lounge on Monday nights
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ART ASSOCIATION
Joe Briffa
0430 478 570
GENTS BOCCE
Captain
Vice Captain
Joe Rozzo
Cosmo Florio 0408 589 122
0408 416 104
LADIES BOCCE
Captain
Vice Captain
Adriana Brunetta
Ann Fioravanti
9609 2459
0457 765 525
BORELLA
Captain
Vice Captain Secretary
Luigi Volpato
Renato Moro
Eileen Santolin
9826 2206
9604 0908
0408 240 055
CARDS
Captain
Vice Captain
Peter Brisot Lina Marcon 9639 2659
9725 3374
CARPET BOWLS
Captain
Vice Captain
Giovanna Piva
Mary Cauchi
9620 1671
9620 1630
CHOIR
Secretary Administrator
Maddalena Ietri
Maurizio Alfonso 9610 5503
9730 0852
CRICKET
President
Secretary
Tony Carbone
Rocco Pezzano
0432 987 850
0419 609 647
FENCING
President
Secretary
Armourer Josette Giampietro Carla Ciccarelli
Sam Salemi
0449 848 090
0414 799 030
0409 246 747
CYCLING
President
Secretary
Greg Deale
Allan Grant
0414 694 141
9610 1891
GOLF
Captain
Vice Captain
Phil Stabile
Ray Coombs 0410 595 504
0408 253 315
NETBALL
President
Secretary
Mary Capasso
Angela Portelli
0404 475 583
0400 334 732
PHYSICAL CULTURE
Anne Fenech
Heather Fenech
0423 316 563
0422 188 457
RUGBY LEAGUE
President
Secretary
Tony Trimboli Jenny Spinnato
0411 597 057
0403 126 844
SNOOKER
Captain
Vice Captain
Jim Ruisi
Vic Sacco
0407 229 678
0408 606 648
Artists Corner
The Artists Corner located in upper mezzanine area next to the
Tivoli Room is available for artist members to exhibit their works
at the club at no cost. This is a great opportunity for any member
to display their artworks and offer them for sale to members
and guests. For further information contact Joe Briffa on
9896 7643 or 0430 478 570, John Supe on 9644 6426 or visit
the website at www.fairfieldcityart.org
Fairfield City Art Society Meetings
In addition to regular exhibitions, we hold monthly meetings
at the Artists Corner located on the mezzanine area every
2nd Monday of each month (except Public Holidays) from
7.30pm onwards. A number of the meetings consist of free
art demonstrations, slide presentations and art workshops.
All Club Marconi members are welcome to attend and
participate if they wish.
For information regarding the Art Association please
telephone the organiser, Joe Briffa on 7643 or 0430 478 570,
John Supe on 9644 6426 or visit the website at
www.fairfieldcityart.org
Trading hours
SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Executive Officer Spyros Kehris
0416 099 871
TENNIS
Stewart Whicker
9822 3336
FOOTBALL
Secretary
Administrator
Jesse Mariani
Klaus Okon
9822 3349
9822 3344
CLUB MARCONI www.clubmarconi.com.au
The classes are held on Monday nights during school terms,
in the Bocce Lounge and are conducted by Ms Nika Norman.
Classes commence at 7.00pm and finish at 8.30pm. For further
information contact Nika Norman direct on 0401 171 704.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
12pm - 8pm
12pm - 8pm
12pm - 9pm
12pm - 9pm
12pm - 12am
9am - 12am
12pm - 8pm
ASSOCIATIONS
BOCCE (GENTS)
BOCCE (LADIES)
BOCCE PROGRAM
Welcome back to all our Bocce players. We look forward to a very
happy and healthy 2014.
FEBRUARY
Friday 7 Feb
7pm
Prize Night
Sunday 9 Feb
Federation
Sunday 16 Feb
Ladies & Gents
1pm
Sunday 23 Feb
Federation
MARCH
FSSM 7, 8, 9, 10 Mar
VENETO Melbourne Trip
Friday 21 Mar
7pm
Prize Night
Sunday 30 Mar
1pm
Ladies & Gents
APRIL
Friday 4 Apr
7pm
Prize Night
Our 2013 season ended with our Christmas lunch held at the
Bocce courts. Unfortunately, Santa Claus could not come, but we
all enjoyed the meal prepared by Jeff the Master Chef of the Club.
Thank you to all the ladies who helped on the day. It was greatly
appreciated. You can see by the photos how we all enjoyed the
day and of course, each other’s company.
We are now playing our 2014 season and Adriana and I would
like to thank all our Bocce players for participating on Wednesday
and Saturday afternoons, and we look forward to seeing you all
at Bocce.
Yours in sport,
Adriana and Ann
Sunday 6 Apr
Sunday 13 Apr
Federation
Sunday 20 Apr
Easter
Sunday 27 Apr
1pm
Singles Assoc. Ladies & Gents
7pm
Prize Night
MAY
Friday 2 May
Sunday 4 May
Mothers Day
Sunday 18 May
Ladies & Gents
1pm
Last November 9th, Club Marconi held their Sports Presentation
Night. On this evening the “Ladies & Gents” were well represented
with over 45 players .
Members wearing their Christmas t-shirts and feeling the
Christmas spirit
On this night a special trophy was presented to the winners of the
Galloni Cup.
We held our Annual General Meeting on 15th November 2013 and
we thank you for the re-election of Cosimo and myself for the
next 12 months.
A thank you goes out to all the workers that put their time in to
help at the Christmas party dinner, this turned out to be a very
happy and enjoyable night.
We want to thank the Marconi club and our Sports President for
their ongoing support of Bocce.
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the
coming year.
The Bocce Family
See you on the courts.
Joe Rozzo
Adriana and Ann admiring the desserts
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BORELLA
On Friday 15 November 2013 we had a good roll up at our AGM
and Captain Luigi and Vice Captain Renato and their loyal
committee were re-elected to keep the traditional “Treviso”
sport of Borella alive and direct this unique group for another
year of friendship and good times for members, their families
and friends. Our family continues to grow in strength and
unity and sincere thanks to our team who are always available
and willing. Congratulations to the two new Club Marconi
Board members and we look forward to their attendance
at some of our functions in 2014. We are very proud of our
Association and involvement at Club Marconi and appreciate
their continuous support and encouragement.
Director Delfina Pipitone joined us at the dinner and Club
Marconi President Vince Foti called in to wish us a happy
festive season and best wishes for 2014. President Vince
added that there is something special about being with the
Borella Family and the spirit that exists at Club Marconi.
The Borella Family concluded another successful year with
their Christmas Party held on Sunday 22 December 2013.
Sports Association President and Club Vice President Mario
Soligo and Mrs Marisa Soligo and Director Delfina Pipitone
celebrated with us and praised President Luigi and Vice
Captain Renato and their great committee for organising all
the festivities. Delfina together with players Ennio Basso and
Terry Serafin, on behalf of the Borella Family, presented gifts
of appreciation to Luigi and Renato. Captain Luigi thanked
the Board of Directors for all their support over the past year.
Special thanks to Jeff and Michele and staff for the delicious
Christmas lunch and their excellent service throughout the
year. Together we will continue to maintain the strong bond
with Club Marconi.
We thank Club Marconi Sports Associations Committee for
all their hard work in 2013 and we wish them and all of the
Marconi Sports Associations another successful year in 2014.
On Sunday 17 November the Istrana family sponsored the
delicious dinner, organised by Jeff, Michele and Staff. Director
Delfina Pipitone also joined us and presented the winners and
players with their prizes.
BORELLA PROGRAM 2014
MARCH 2014
Friday 7 Mar
7.30pm
Prize Night
Sunday 23 Mar 2.00pmSponsored by Albaredo Families and Prize Day
april 2014
Friday 4 Apr
7.30pm
Prize Night
Sunday 13 Apr
2.00pm
Championship Singles
may 2014
Sunday 4 May
2.00pmSponsored by Brombal and
Laviano Family
Sunday 25 May 2.00pm
Our last family dinner sponsors for 2013 were Galliano
and Daniella Callegari on Sunday 2 December. The Ladies
Borella players also enjoyed their game on the same day. Our
generous sponsor presented a bottle of wine and a panettone
to all the players.
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Double Prize Day
Borella enquiries:
Captain - Luigi Volpato 9826 2206
Vice Captain - Renato Moro 9604 0908
ASSOCIATIONS
CARDS
carpet bowls
CARDS PROGRAM
Carpet Bowls every Wednesday in the Colosseo at 10am
march 2014
New Members Welcome!
Sunday 2 Mar
1.30pm
Gents Scopa Prizes
Sunday 2 Mar 1.30pm
Ladies Ramino Prizes
Sunday 23 Mar
1.30pm
Gents Tresette Prizes
Sunday 30 Mar
1.30pm
Association Cup Scopa
Sunday 13 Apr 1.30pm
Gents Scopa Prizes
Sunday 13 Apr 1.30pm
Ladies Ramino Prizes
Sunday 27 Apr
1.30pm
Gents Tresette Prizes
1.30pm
Association Cup Tresette
APRIL 2014
Club Association Championship
14th March Singles
28th March Pairs
11th April Triples
Regards to all
Captain - Giovanna Piva
Vice Captain - Mary Cauchi
May 2014
Sunday 4 May Sunday 11 May 1.30pm
Sunday 11 May
Gents Scopa Prizes
1.30pmLadies Association Cup
Ramino Prizes
Sunday 25 May 1.30pm
Gents Tresette Prizes
Sunday 25 May 1.30pm
Ladies Ramino Prizes
Cards President - Peter Brisot
Vice President - Lina Marcon
snooker
Marconi does it again!
Winning Interclub Billiards at Club Marconi, beating Hornsby RSL
4 nil.
Michael Pearson beat Joe Minici and made a break of 160 plus.
Vic Cravino, our Marconi electrician, also made a break of 150
plus. Well done boys.
Nicolina Notte and Julie Lotorto Champions
Vic Cravino, Roger Farebrother, Vittorio Sacco and Michael Pearson
Peter Brisot and Lina Marcon receiving volunteer appreciation
certificates from Fairfield City Council
SELF SERVICE
TERMINALS
Tina Casella and Julie Lotorto at Christmas party
9AM - 2AM
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FENCING
Salle – en guarde 2014 to all our Marconi fencers & their
families. Also welcome to our newest members. A salute
to 2013 with great season ending results from our junior 7
senior fencers who had competed in year end competitions.
All the hard work throughout the year had resulted to great
achievements. Congratulations to the following fencers
Womens sabre
Hannah14/25
Womens epee
Aleksandra 31/42
Mens epee
U13 girls gilt foil
Max44/77
1st place gold, Courtney Buchanan
A thank you to all our fencers, coaches and committee
members for a great end to 2013, with the Marconi fencing
academy’s presentation night acknowledging all members
for their contributions. Also a big thank you goes to Fairfield
Mayor Frank Carbone who attended the presentation as well.
Special thanks to club Marconi board / sports association
who have once again shown their support & willingness to
assist us year after year. Also, to Antonio Signorello for his
part in the great results achieved this year. His guidance to the
coaches and fencers has greatly contributed to our success.
U11 boys gilt foil
3rd place bronze, Nathan Shiba
State womens club foil team,
3rd place bronze
Leah Mangion
Courtney Buchanan
Rebekah Shiba
Josette Giampietro
Congratulation to our junior fencers who competed in the
nsw state competition and friendship cup. They came up
against teams form Japan, New Zealand, Victoria, Qld, WA
and Singapore. Fantastic effort and challenging.
U13 boys foil state championship
Robert Ciccarelli 18th
U9 boys foil state championship
Dean Ciccarelli 12th
U11 boys foil state championship
Nathan Shiba
Act national open championship (Canberra, Australian
institute of sport) was the last major competition for 10 of
our Marconi fencers down in Canberra. For 6 of the Marconi
blades it was their first time in an open Australian event, in
which they bouted with the best Australian and international
high ranked fencers in an all age category ranging from 17yrs
and up. The youngest competitor was one of our Marconi
fencer, Robert Ciccarelli (12yrs) followed by Jacob (15),
Federico (15), D’artagnan (14), Courtney (13), Rebekah (14)
and Max (15).Very proud moment for these young fencers
who gave it their all and came out with great results. Great
achievement in it self.
As we enter 2014, registrations have commenced with healthy
levels of enquiries & new memberships, also introducing a
beginners introductory course in fencing for the period of
5 weeks starting in February.
Quote of the day: the great mistake is to anticipate the
outcome of the engagement; you ought not to be thinking of
whether it ends in victory or defeat. Let nature take its course,
and your tools will strike at the right moment.
Why not try the elite sport of fencing. Come along and watch our
state, national and international champions do their training.
Monday 6pm - 9pm or Thursday special training 5pm - 9pm
with Antonio Signorello, former Italian Olympic coach and now
Australian national foil and sabre coach
For more information, please visit our website
http://www.marconifa.org.au
or email us on [email protected]
Thank you
Josette Giampietro
President Marconi Fencing Academy
The following results ranked in Australia
Mens / womens foil
Jacob 38/64
Federico 56/64
D’artagnan 48/64
Robert 52/64
Courtney29/40
Rebekah27/40
Leah17/40
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Marconi fencing academy presentation night
GOLF
The 2014 Golf Calendar has a great section of courses and events.
See the full listing below.
We’ve also introduced a number of changes this year including:
The Club Championship will mirror the Association Championship
and will be decided on the aggregate of the best two qualifying
games played plus the Final.
Match-Play Championship The starting 32 players will be
decided by the top 16 Stableford scores in games 1 and 2. In the
event that additional spots are available (through either the same
person securing a top 16 spot in game 2 or top 16 place getter
not wishing to participate, then spots will be allocated based on
alternate selection from place 17 game 1, place 17 game 2, place
18 game 1, place 18 game 2 and so on as required until all spots
are filled. $10 entry fees applies to top 32.
Grades will be amended from 2014 to assist with the rebalance
of the existing membership base. Grades will be determined
as follows:
A GRADE - 0 to 16 (previously 0 to 14)
B GRADE - 17 to 22 (previously 15 to 21)
C GRADE - 23 to 36 (previously 22 to 36)
in the vent additional spots are available
2014 Calendar Events
2 March 2014 - Twin Creeks 11am
Sponsor - Stevens Concreting
4BBB & Multiplier Combo - Draw Partner, Stableford
16 March 2014 - camden lakeside 6.40am
Sponsor - Business & Taxation Concepts (BTC)
Stableford
30 March 2014 - CABRAMATTA GOLF CLUB 7am
Sponsor - Vista Windows
Matchplay - Round 1, 32 Starters, Stableford
13 april 2014 - the ridge golf club 6.15am
Sponsor - Perfection Fresh
Club Championship - Round 1, Stroke
4 May 2014 - wallacia golf club 8am
Sponsor - Golotta Solicitors
Matchplay - Round 2, 16 Starters, Stableford
18 May 2014 - the ridge golf club 7.50am
Sponsor - Mortgage Choice, Leichhardt
Club Championship - Round 2, Stroke
For all the latest updates,
like us on facebook
www.facebook.com/marconiclub
Phillip Stabile
Captain, Marconi Golf Club (MGC)
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netball
Our Netball Committee is looking forward to the 2014 season
and what a year it’s going to be!
Marconi Physical Culture commenced in February 2014.
A big welcome to new committee members Natarlia Toi Toi
and Natasha Palumbo. I am sure they will be a great asset to
our netball club.
Physi is a unique combination of dance, floor and standing
exercises designed to help girls and women of all ages with
their musicality, coordination and flexibility. Through a series
of these structured dance routines students develop posture,
poise and confidence in individual and group choreography.
2013 saw Marconi win LCNA 2013 Club of the Year. A great
result for the club as it was the first season as a club
in the Liverpool Association. Congratulations to all and
congratulations to our Premiers, 13Cs, Div 4 and Div 6.
We’d also like to congratulate the following award winners on
their great achievements in the 2013 season:
The Trimboli/Mittiga Clubperson of the
Year Award Natarlia Toi Toi
The Tara Warner Junior Umpires Encouragement
Award Madonna Gendy
The Coaching Award - Ann Café & Jamie Stanley
The Sharon Mariani Memorial Service Award
went to one of our National umpires – Lianne McGowan
The 2013 Best and Fairest, Coaches Award, Most
Consistent, Most Improved and Best & Fairest
Recipients Were;
U8s - Team 18
Most Consistent Player
Most Improved Player
U11 B – Team 15
Coaches Award
Most Improved Player
Jessica Grasso
Alessia Lombardo
Open for preschoolers to ladies and your first lesson is Free!
So many girls and their families choose Marconi Physical
Culture because of our light-hearted teaching approach,
signature themed nights and fun atmosphere that has achieved
remarkable results over the last 6 years.
Many parents appreciate that Marconi Physical Culture is a
not for profit organisation. We are affiliated with Western Zone
Physical Culture and Club Marconi who have been pivotal in the
growth and quality of our organisation.
2014 timetable
TUESDAY CLASSES
Age GroupTimeRoom
9-12 years
4.30-5.30pm
Auditorium
13-16 years
5.15-6.00pm
Auditorium
Ladies
6.00-6.45pmAuditorium
Seniors (17-28yrs)
6.45-7.45pm
Auditorium
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
Age GroupTimeRoom
Georgia Goulden
Melissa Winfield
3-4 years
4.00-4.30pm
Auditorium
5-6 years
4.30-5.15pm
Auditorium
7-8 years
5.15-6.00pm
Auditorium
6.00-7.00pm
Auditorium
U10B – Team 17
Most Improved Player
Most Consistent Player
Jayde Cox
Renae Ward
9-12 years
U12 A – Team 13
Most Improved Player
Best & fairest Player
Selina Tualauta
Charis Nuku-McGregor
Please see our website or call Anne for further details.
www.marconiphysi.com
U11 C – Team 16
Most Consistent Player
Most Improved Player
Ritisha Singh
Morgan Tangman
U13 C – Team 12
Coaches Award
Most Improved Player
Tanya Marjanac
Elma Kapic
New and previous members are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes
before their lesson.
Anne 0423 316 563, Heather 0422 188 457
A big thank you to Sports President Mario Soligo and his
sports Committee Sam Noiosi, Delfina Pipitone and Sam
Vaccaro for contributing to Netball and to all of the Marconi
Sports Associations success. A special thank you goes to
Delfina for coming down to Woodward Park on Saturdays
to cheer our girls on and a big thank you also to Mario who
came down to watch the girls play on Grand Final Day.
Mary, Angela, Daniela, Lucy, Annette, Ann, Kelsey, Veronica,
Melissa, Laura, Natasha and Natarlia
Netball Enquiries
President - Mary Capasso 0404 475 583
Secretary - Angela Portelli 0403 071 551
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LADIES AUXILIARY REPORT
Hello again on behalf of the Marconi ladies committee I welcome
you all back to club Marconi I hope you all have had a great ending
of the year 2013, and a bright beginning for 2014. This year will be
a very motivated year for the ladies auxiliary as our intention is to
provide new ideas in our functions and of course we need you to
participate and make our events successful.
As we say good bye to 2013 let me tell you that our Christmas
function was a great success and our Christmas carols were a
huge success with God providing us with great weather, it was an
outstanding event, we expect that 2014 will be bigger and better.
This year the ladies auxiliary have a major trip, we will be going to
Hawaii in September and all members that are interested must
let me know, the latest by the end of February all deposits have to
be paid by that date to secure a place so to book for this trip you
need to contact me on 0417 653 701.
Santa giving out lollies to all
We will also be doing day trips but at this stage we have not
decided where and what date when the decision are made we will
have a poster at the front foyer of the club for your information.
2014 function dates
15 April Easter Luncheon
27 April Chestnut Day
6 May Mother’s Day Luncheon
10 May Mothers Night
22 July Christmas in July
2 September Father’s Day Luncheon
6 September Fathers Night
4 November Melbourne Cup
9 December Christmas Luncheon
A merry time was had by everyone
Hope to see you all around the club
Joan Pellegrino
Ladies Auxiliary President
A small thank you to our helpers for 2013
Members are invited to nominate their mother as a candidate for the Mother of the Year Award.
The nomination form must be completed by 11th April, 2014.
MOTHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM
PROPOSER:BADGE #
ADDRESS:PHONE
NOMINEE:BADGE #
ADDRESS:PHONE
Please include with this nomination form a short biography of the nominee (limit 500 words). A panel of five will select the winner of the
Award and be announced during the Mother’s Night held on the 10th May.
Hand your nomination form into Club Reception attention, Ladies Auxiliary.
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Club Marconi Sam Bianca with Vice President Luigi e Luciana Volpato; Giuesppe Santolin, Berto
e Rita Feletti; Giuseppe Carretta, Rosa Favotto; Maria Lorenzetto e Rina Zaia
We have left 2013 behind, finishing the
year with a wonderful Christmas function,
enjoyed by all, with joy, happiness and a
lot of fun. Thank you everybody.
Thank you to Mr Angelo Bagatella and
Mr & Mrs Eddie Camilleri for attending
the Christmas Party.
On a very sad note, we lost our dear
member, Nino Rubbo. He was a man with
so much respect, honesty and charisma.
Never a bad word towards anyone and a
sense of humour and love of life. We will
always remember him.
The choir is always looking for new
members and we hope to make 2014 a
bigger and better year.
Practice every Thursday night, 7pm to
9pm at Club Marconi.
Maddalena 9610 5503
Maurizio 9637 0852
Angelo 9622 0240
Regards, Maddalena Ietri
TREVISANI NEL MONDO CELEBRATE NEW
YEAR’S EVE
The Club Marconi Elettra Room provided the perfect atmosphere for over 150 members
and friends who dined, wined and danced to the sounds of Italo Baraldi to farewell 2013
and welcome in 2014.
President Peter Brisot welcomed the happy gathering including visitors from Italy and
Melbourne who joined in the New Year’s Eve festivities.
Gracing each table was the traditional handcrafted centrepiece depicting a candle
circulating the world. The centrepiece symbolises Trevisani around the World,
simultaneously linking them to their origin and lighting a candle to illuminate the globe.
The lighting of the candles and singing of the Trevisani Nel Mondo Anthem led by
Luciana Volpato, brought a tear to the eye, renewing the pride and strengthening the
bond that exists in this unique organisation.
Trevisani non scordare quella terra tanto bella
a cui devi le tue doti di profonda umanita’.
Hai ragguinto nel migrare le nazioni piu lontane
ed hai fatto ovunque onore alla Treviganita’.
Sei di casa in tutto il mondo, ti conoscon tutti i cieli
ma la Veneta tua terra porti sempre in fondo al cuor.
Accendi una candela Trevisani Nel Mondo
E tutta la terra s’illuminera!
May 2014 bring us HOPE, PEACE, JOY and LOVE
italian seniors supporters
of swiaa
The Marconi Italian Seniors have been hard working contributors
and supporters of SWIAA Aged Care.
On the 11th February 2014 Fr Alberico blessed the ‘Marconi Italian
Seniors Dining Room’ and the ‘Thanksgiving Garden’.
Both the Dining Room and Garden have been furnished by the
wonderful donations from the Italian Seniors Committee in excess
of $10,000.
Appreciations for the kind donations by Mr Charlie Barone
Chairman of SWIAA and Mr Mario Soligo Director of both SWIAA
Ltd and Club Marconi.
The Italian Seniors have been supporters of SWIAA since the
inception of the organisation back 1992, with Vicky Fontana
as the first Company Officer. Over the years Club Marconi has
assisted the organisation with donations, clerical and accounting
assistance as it grow.
Today their relationship is stronger than ever and both
organisation work towards the welfare, care and support to the
Italian Community in Sydney’s West.
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AT CLUB MARCONI
Come and join the exciting new music classes offered at Club Marconi by Busy Bees Music.
Busy Bees Music offers the award winning Kindermusik program which is like an interactive
‘developmental playdate’ that brings parents and their children together for a weekly music
education class. With age-appropriate classes for babies, walkers, toddlers and big kids,
these specially designed programs instil a lifelong love of music. Classes are run by Maestro
Educator Tania Rashidi. Busy Bees Music’s Club Marconi studio is currently in the top
5% of Kindermusik studio’s worldwide! Each term’s classes include a CD, instrument,
storybook and access to Kindermusik’s online portal of music, games, activities and more.
Contact Tania Rashidi on 0419 449 733
or email [email protected]
or visit www.busybeesmusic.com.au
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Tennis and squash at Club Marconi, anyone?
Did you know that there are tennis and squash courts for hire right here on the
grounds of Club Marconi, just at the back of the main Club building?
As a very special offer, weekend squash court hire is available at half price for
Members - courts open Saturday and Sunday, 9.00am to 11.00pm.
We also offer tennis lessons and coaching for toddlers, juniors and seniors after school Monday to Friday and all day Saturday.
We’re also the home of the Marconi Tennis Academy and hold School Holiday
Tennis Camps for limited places.
Bookings and enquiries 9822 3336
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CODE OF CONDUCT
For the information of members and guests
A member or guest may be asked to leave or refused entry to Club Marconi for being:
•Intoxicated
•Violent
• Quarrelsome and argumentative
• Smoking in a smoke free area
• Suspected of possessing a prohibited drug, or
• For committing an offence under the Liquor Act 2007
When asked by Management, the member or guest is required by law to:
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Leave the venue immediately
Leave the vicinity of the Club premises (more than 50 metres)
Not re-enter or attempt to re-enter the Club premises within 24 hours
Not re-enter the vicinity of the Club premises for 6 hours
Should a member or guest fail to comply, they commit an offence which renders them liable to an infringement notice.
Upon receiving an infringement notice, you are required by law to move more than 50 metres away from the Club premises.
You cannot return to our venue for at least 24 hours and you are not permitted to return to the vicinity within 6 hours. If you
fail to comply, you commit an offence and police may take action.
A reasonable excuse for remaining in the vicinity includes obtaining transport, residence within the vicinity or a patron
having fears for their safety.
Members or guests who are removed from the licensed premises must not re-enter or attempt to re-enter the Club within
24 hours. Patrons who breach these laws face a potential on the spot fine of $550 (Liquor Act 2007).
For your safety and security throughout the Club, video surveillance equipment is in operation 24 hours a day. This is in
accordance with the Workplace Surveillance Act 2005.
Kind regards,
Grant Imeson - Chief Executive Officer
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Club Marconi congratulates Sam Salemi,
Fairfield Council’s Citizen of the Year
LADIES AUXILIARY UPCOMING EVENTS
15 APRIL
EASTER LUNCH
6 MAY
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH
10 MAY
MOTHER’S DAY NIGHT
Doors open 10am | Elettra
Doors open 10am | Elettra
Doors open 7pm
Entertainment by
Paul Cincotta.
Surprise entertainment.
Entertainment by
Matthew dal Cin.
Tickets $47 available at
reception or call
Emma 9823 6578 or
Joan 0417 653 701.
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Tickets $47 available at
reception or call
Emma 9823 6578 or
Joan 0417 653 701.
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