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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
JUNE
4,11,18,25 - PASTA NIGHT
6,13,20,27 - CENA
26 - BOOK CLUB
8 - FREDS PRANZO
14 - COOKING CLASS
23 - MONUMENTS MEN
PRESENTATION
25 - BOOK CLUB
JULY
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - PASTA & WOW
3 - KABOOM TOWN
11,18, 25 - CENA
AUGUST
1,8,15,22,29 CENA
6,13,20,27 PASTA AND WOW
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Notiziario Ufficiale del circolo italiaNo di dallas GiUGNo 2014 Vol 35 NUm 6
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SPRING BOCCE TOURNAMENT
The Anthony Mungioli Memorial Bocce Club
Championship is right around the corner! Teams
comprised of two players each will compete for the title
of ICD Club Champion. The winners names will be
engraved on the ICD Clubhouse Trophy, and additional
awards for rst and second place will be given.
There will also be a fun division with awards for
the nalists. Lunch will be served at the Clubhouse
afterward from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. where you will
enjoy another delicious Pranzo sponsored and prepared
by Fred Napurano. Secure your team entry by e-mail to
Nick Bonvino at nbonvino@aol.com.
When: Sun., Jun. 8, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Bent Tree Country Club Bocce Courts.
Cost: $50 per team includes Pranzo at the Club
DID YOU SAVE THE DATE?
FREDS PRANZO
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 12:30 TO 3:00 P.M. AT THE CLUBHOUSE
Shame on you if you didnt. Youll have only yourself
to blame for missing out on Freds fabulous Pranzo
of succulent Italian style roast pork, with pasta with
Bolognese sauce, vegetable sides including roasted
potatoes, salad, bread and dessert. The food is fabulous,
the price is unbelievable and the atmosphere is warm,
congenial and family friendly.
The cost is adults $8.00 and $4.00 for children twelve to
six. Children under six are free. Beverages are available
for purchase. In addition to his own dessert Fred asks
for volunteers to add their own creations to the dessert
table. And, there is a need for volunteers to help serve
and clean-up. Call Fred if you can help.
See you at Freds Pranzo on Sunday afternoon June 8.
Ben Parlapiano
DONT FORGET INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE ITALIAN CLUB OF DALLAS
Just a quick reminder that we will celebrate Independence Day at the Club on Friday, July 3. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs to sit comfortably in the parking lot to view the wonderful Kaboom Town reworks show.
Italian sausage sandwiches and baked pasta will be available for $5, hot dogs for $2, wine by the glass - $5, imported
beer - $4, domestic beer - $3, and soft drinks - $2.
PRESIDENTS LETTER
The Board is working on three initiatives as outlined during the Mem-
bership meeting:
Campaign to increase rentals of the Club by members and to out-
side groups
Evaluating both current memberships levels and pricing recommen-
dations to the membership
Evaluating Caterers and Restaurant operators to share baseline
expenses in our off hours.
We are soliciting funds from all members in the form of donations to
help us bridge the current cash pinch and slow period during the sum-
mer months.
Regards,
Jay
jlaurenzi@gmail.com
Financials
YTD: Income = $155,609.68
Expenses = $179,811.61
LOSS = ($ 24,201.93)
MAY: Income = $ 20,907.84
Expenses = $ 22,906.29
LOSS = ($ 1,998.45)
CULINARY EVENTS
Wednesday ~ Pasta & Pizza Night: May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30. Doors
open 6 p.m. Every Wednesday evening features our fantastic antipasti
bar and one of several pasta or pizza selections for a great price. Add
extras if the mood suits you meat, seafood & veggies. Pasta or Pizza -
Members $12 / Non-Members $16; Antipasti Bar only - Members $8 /
Non-Members $12.
Call for reservations and large tables (972) 931-9167
FRIDAY CENA SCHEDULE & PRICING
Member Adult $20 / Non-Member Adult $28
++Special Event ~ Member Adult $30 / Non-Member Adult $35
Reservations are kindly requested as seating is often very limited.
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Visit the Club for a delicious four-course menu,
enjoyed insieme (together).

Join us to savor the taste of authentic Italian
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Ingredients
For the pasta:
2 eggs
7 oz four
A pinch of salt
For the lling:
1 lbs. spinach frozen
(thawed and drained)
1 lbs. ricotta
4 tbsp grated
Parmesan
A pinch of nutmeg
(optional)
Salt
Instructions
For the lling: Place the drained spinach in the middle of a clean cheese cloth or kitchen cloth and
squeeze out any excess water.
Place the spinach in a medium bowl; add the ricotta cheese, Parmesan, a pinch of grated nutmeg
and some salt.
Using a fork, mix until combined. Set aside.
For the pasta: on a work surface put the four and the eggs, add a pinch of salt and start mixing,
once the four is absorbed continue kneading until the dough is smooth.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
On a foured work surface roll out the chilled dough, not too thin, into a rectangular shape.
Transfer the dough on the already prepared kitchen cloth and spread the lling evenly leaving
inch around the edges. Then, with the help of the kitchen cloth, start rolling the dough into a log.
Secure the ends of the kitchen cloth with kitchen twine.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Lower the
log into the water and cook for 20 minutes. Using 2 pairs of tongs to hold the twine, remove the
log and place on the prepared baking sheet until cool enough to handle.
Using a sharp knife cut the log into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Cover the bottom of a baking pan with some marinara sauce and then fan the slices in
overlapping rows, spread some more sauce on the top of the layers and sprinkle some grated
Parmesan.
Put in the oven at 350 for an hour and serve.
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Academic Year 2013-2014

The Scuola di Italiano teaches Italian language and culture. We offer classes for adults and children ranging from
beginner to advanced level. Our Faculty are native Italians and highly qualified. The Scuola di Italiano works by ten week
sessions. Classes meet once a week for two hours. Each course develops skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
A minimum of 6 students per class is required. Class size is limited to 10/12 students to ensure each person has the
opportunity to interact with the group and the teacher. We offer private tutoring as well corporate training. Courses take
place at the Italian Club of Dallas in Addison (14865 Inwood Road, Addison TX). Corporate courses and private
tutoring, at special request, can also be held off premises according to specific needs and requirements.
General schedule for Academic year 2013/2014

Semester Beginning-Ending
Fall September 30 December 12, 2013
Winter January 13 March 20, 2014
Spring April 14 June 19, 2014
Summer July 7 September 15, 2014
Class calendar for Spring 2014
Day First class Time Level
Beginners 1 Monday April 14
th
6:30-8:30 pm A1
Beginners 2 Monday April 14
th
6:30-8:30 pm A1
Intermediate 1 Saturday April 19
th
10:00 am-12:00 pm A2
Intermediate 2 Tuesday April 15
th
6:30-8:30 pm A2
Kids (K1-5) Saturday April 19
th
9:00-10:00 am A1
Basic Conversation Wednesday April 16
th
6:30-8:30 pm A1-A2
Advanced Conversation Thursday April 17
th
6:30-8:30 pm B1-C1

To enroll online please respond before April 11
th
to avoid cancellation of classes due to low enrollment.
For registration information see the Italian Language School page under the culture tab at www.ItalianClubDallas.org
All courses are offered in 10-week semesters. Costs for all 2-hour courses are $150 ICD Members/ $300 non Members.
Kids class is a one-hour class and is $50 per child per 10-week session.
Private and semi-private tutoring classes are available according to student needs and schedules, at the Clubhouse or
offsite upon request. Corporate courses are available at the Clubhouse or at a company's selected site. Pricing for private,
semi-private and corporate courses is available upon request.
All classes are held at the ICD Clubhouse (14865 Inwood Rd., Addison TX).
Schedule and classes are subject to change.

For further information please contact: languageschool@italianclubdallas.org or go online to our web page
http://www.italianclubdallas.org/default.asp?pg=language&x=r

Italian for Beginners 1-2
Those two courses are your opportunity to step into Italian Language. While you are developing your languages' skills
(listening, speaking, reading, and writing) you will learn the basic grammar, how to build your first sentence, and to
communicate your very basics needs.

Book: Marin, T., & Magnelli, S. (2009). The Italian project: an Italian course for English speakers. 1a: Beginners A1, Student's book and
workbook. Rome, Edilingua.

Intermediate Italian 1-2
These two courses will take you deeper into grammar and conversation. They are planned for students who took
Beginners 1 and 2 or have already studied those topics.

Book: Marin, T., & Magnelli, S. (2009). The Italian project: an Italian course for English speakers. 1b: Beginners A2, Student's book and
workbook. Rome, Edilingua.

Advanced Italian 1-2
Intended for students who want to enhance their Italian proficiency through the study of grammar and conversation.

Book: Marin, T., & Magnelli, S. (2009). The Italian project: an Italian course for English speakers. 2a: Pre-Intermediate B1, Student's book
and workbook. Rome, Edilingua.

Basic Conversation
This class focus is only on conversation. To join it, knowledge of basic grammar is required. Topics of conversations will
be guided by the instructor.

Advanced Conversation
For students who want to speak freely about every topic and learn more about Italian culture and contemporary Italy. A
very good knowledge of Italian is required.

Italian for Travelers
If you are planning to go to Italy for a vacation or for work and you want to learn just the basic vocabulary and how to deal
with specific situations, this could be your class. There are no specific requirements.

Kids K1-5
Children learn Italian while playing games, singing songs, doing arts and crafts, and watching cartoon
ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR
ANOTHER 10,000 SANDWICHES
ICD HUNGER BUSTER VOLUNTEERS GO ON SUMMER HIATUS
Our ICD Hunger Busters volunteers are embarking on a very well
deserved hiatus during the months of July and August after having
assembled over the 2013-2014 school year an estimated ten thousand
sandwiches wrapped and bagged along with fruit or pudding cups,
and cookies for distribution to food insecure students in the Dallas
Independent School District. The DISD provides the students with
breakfast and lunch and the children then take the bagged food home to
serve as their third meal of the day.
Our volunteers will end their hiatus on Wednesday, August 27 when
they resume their work at Hunger Busters Sylvan Avenue location in
west Dallas for the 2014-2015 school year.
In no particular order, many thanks to our volunteers Julie and Carmine
Nittolo, and Julies sister Marie Lopan who, when visiting from Las
Vegas, was drafted as a Hunger Buster volunteer; Fred and Elfriede
Napurano; Livia and Nicola Tamburrino; Charles and Carol Castellano;
Fred Hansen; Lynn Hartsell; Rae Gene and Luigi Mungioli; Dee
Mellette; Brenda Finch; Tina Neal; Semira Pacico and her mom Maria
Iannantuono also recruited while visiting from Montreal; Ken and Jan
Venuso; Nick Parigi and Dottie Parlapiano. You are all appreciated more
than words can tell. Best wishes for a happy and safe summer to you all.
See you near the end of August.
Ben Parlapiano Chair, Charitable Outreach
ITALY IN THE DFW AREA
For the rst two weeks of May you could shop the streets of Italy as
easily as going to one of the local Central Market stores. This year
Central Market featured Italy with Passaporto Italia. Wonderful
products from all over Italy were the specialties featured and merchants
from Italy were on hand to offer the samples. The Italian Club was asked
to participate in this celebration by adding traditional dancing to the
mix. I Colori Italiani and I Piccoli Colori performed at the Plano store
on May 1, May 3 and May 10 and also performed at the Lovers Lane
store on May 4. Of course we had a great time dancing among the wine,
cheese and prosciutto. The childrens group, I Piccoli Colori enjoyed
performing so much they did not want to stop.
Make a point to shop at the Central Markets as they have kept many of
the Italian items as part of their available inventory. You will not have to
pack it in your suitcase when you return from Italy.
JUNE BOOK CLUB NEWS - SCHEDULE CHANGE
Until further notice, the Book Club is moving its meeting days from
Thursday evenings to Wednesday evenings. With this move, the
Club will avoid incurring utility and air conditioning charges to open
on a night it would otherwise be closed. Junes meeting will be on
Wednesday the 25, at 7:00 p.m. to review The Popes Last Crusade:
How an American Jesuit Helped Pope Pius XIs Campaign to Stop
Hitler, by Peter Eisner. Eisner, an award winning journalist, relies
upon recently released information from Vatican archives and eyewitness
interviews to shape his account of a planned but never released encyclical
by Pope Pius XI. According to Eisner, the encyclical would have
scathingly condemned Hitler and the Nazis for atrocities against the
Jews, and Mussolini for his complicity in Hitlers great moral wrongs.
The Pope would have called upon Christians everywhere to uphold
the fundamental values of the faith and to resist evil. But Pius XI died
before issuing the document and, according to Eisner, the next pope,
Pius XII suppressed the encyclical in fear that such a confrontational
approach would put Catholics and the Church in danger. If you
would like more information about the Book Club, please contact the
Coordinator, Norma Iacovo at 972-386-4321 or niacovo@tnsk.com.
MEMBER NEWS
Our sincerest condolences and prayers are offered to Carrie Harris and
her family upon the passing of their mother Rose Ilia Meacham Pollinzi
on April 29.
It also saddens us to report to you the death of Ken and Janice Venusos
son Nick Casey on May 7. Please keep the Venusos in your thoughts and
prayers.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Nonno Dominick, Nonna
Norma and Congratulations to Dominck and
Sarah Iacovo on the birth of their daughter
Dylan Eleanor: 6 lbs. 14 ounces, 20 inches long,
born on May 17. She is so precious.
Also Congratulations to Sarah Brown, Steven
Gehfeld and the grandparents Bobby and
Deborah Brown on the new addition of their
precious baby girl, Elisabeth Janina.
NEW MEMBERS
Dr. Paul and Cheryl Silver; Paul Fiorino; Carmen Reyes; Mark Stropoli
JUNE 2
On June 2, 1946 Italy and Italians, just out of the catastrophe of the
Second World War that had left a legacy of pain and misery, were
called to the polls for the referendum that would decide the future
constitutional foundations of the country. The choice fell between the
Republic and the Monarchy. It was the frst real consultation by universal
suffrage in the history of Italy. The turnout was very high, about 90 %,
and 24,947,187 citizens went to the polls.
The result marked the victory of the Republic with 12,717,923 votes
against 10,719,284 for the Monarchy .
The vote of June 2, 1946 also erased the already fallen myth of the strong
man of fascism as the living embodiment of the spirit of the people,
guide and beacon of a community otherwise unt to pursue their own
interests.
That disastrous experience was replaced by a new idea of popular
sovereignty, a new shared ethos that in republican structures, such
as the drafting of the Constitution, saw its sublimation. It gave birth
to a new course based on the theme of democratic participation and
representation. Ultimately the vote of June 2, 1946 represented a new
start for Italy .
The vivid memory of that time today still permeates the conscience of
many Italians. The preservation of the achievements outlined by the
Constitution, together with the defense of the republican foundations of
the nation, acts as a moral imperative for every citizen.
On June 2, 1946 Italy with a new start regained pride and dignity. On
that day Italians launched a strong appeal for peace and democracy that
after 68 years they are still called on to actively respond to several, and at
times, enormous challenges.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: 15TH OF THE MONTH PRECEDING PUBLICATION;
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The Mission Statement of the Italian Club of Dallas
To explore, preserve, and promote Italian culture, language, history, and traditions; perform charitable works; and foster
social interaction within the community.
La Missione del Circolo Italiano di Dallas
Conoscere, conservare e diffondere la cultura Italiana, la lingua, la storia e le tradizioni; fare opere benefiche; promuovere i
rapporti sociali all'interno della comunit.
Clubhouse
14865 Inwood Rd.
Addison
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John Gala ~ Vice President
Domenick Iacovo ~ Treasurer
Doug Delsanter
Carole Strippoli
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 800 Dallas, Texas 75380