Waterbury CT Chapter of Unico National's monthly newsletter. Unico National is the largest Italian American Service Organization. Waterbury is the birthplace of Unico National in 1922
New Members Scheduled for Installation at the January Dinner Meeting Claire Nardiello-George Frank Lifrieri Saverio Romanelli Mary-Ann Sagnello Concetta Scarfone Lia Ursini Fellow UNICANS, We may be experiencing the coldest temperatures in 30 years but the success of the Italian Heritage Night has warmed my resolve. In November we installed 5 new members and in January we will install more new members. We should all be proud of our work this year to spread our heritage & culture, while at the same time making our chapter stronger. I encourage all new members to volunteer for our upcoming fundraisers and committees. We need everyone’s help to make a difference. The lighting of the new Holyland Cross also warmed my heart. It brought back many warm childhood memories and I was so proud that Unico had helped to make this happen. Let’s not rest on our laurels! Let us be stronger in our resolve. Let us make the Corned Beef Fundraiser an amazing success, let us represent our Italian Heritage proudly at “The Gathering” and let us honor our fine Italian American youth with scholarships. Yours in UNICO, Dr. Joanne D’Angelo Waterbury UNICO PO Box 933—Waterbury, CT 06721 www.WaterburyUNICO.com [email protected]www.Facebook.com/WaterburyUNICO January 2014 WATERBURY CHAPTER OF UNICO NATIONAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Dinner meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 28th at 6:30pm Juniper’s Restaturant. $25/person. We anticipate this meeting to be a District Meeting with District Governor Tony Lancia and UNICANS from CT District I in attendance. Please come show your support!!! Inside this issue: New Members 1 Call to Serve 2 Italian Corned Beef Dinner 3 Recipe 3 UNICO News 3 Get Well Wishes 3 Upcoming Events 4 Note From President
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New Members Scheduled
for Installation at the
January Dinner Meeting
Claire Nardiello-George
Frank Lifrieri
Saverio Romanelli
Mary-Ann Sagnello
Concetta Scarfone
Lia Ursini
Fellow UNICANS,
We may be experiencing the coldest temperatures in 30 years but the success of the Italian Heritage Night has
warmed my resolve.
In November we installed 5 new members and in January we will install more new members. We should all be proud of our work this year to spread our heritage & culture, while at the same time making our chapter
stronger.
I encourage all new members to volunteer for our upcoming fundraisers and committees. We need everyone’s help to make a
difference.
The lighting of the new Holyland Cross also warmed my heart. It brought back many warm childhood memories and I was so proud that Unico had helped to
make this happen.
Let’s not rest on our laurels! Let us be stronger in our resolve. Let us make the Corned Beef Fundraiser an amazing success, let us represent our I ta l ian Heritage proudly at “The Gathering” and let us honor our fine Italian American
WATERBURY CHAPTER OF UNICO NATIONAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Dinner meeting will take place on
Tuesday, January 28th at 6:30pm
Juniper’s Restaturant. $25/person.
We anticipate this meeting to be a
District Meeting with District
Governor Tony Lancia and UNICANS
from CT District I in attendance.
Please come show your support!!!
Inside this issue:
New Members 1
Call to Serve 2
Italian Corned Beef Dinner 3
Recipe 3
UNICO News 3
Get Well Wishes 3
Upcoming Events 4
Note From President
Page 2 WATERBURY CHAPTER OF UNICO NATIONAL
Time To Serve The Nominating Committee [Peter Ciullo, Tom Buzzelli & Dr. Carmine Paolino] has been charged to start
developing a slate of officers for election in May. If you are currently serving as an Officer or on the Board of
Directors you must contact one of the Committee Members if you wish to continue in your current position.
While all positions are technically considered open, we are in specific need for volunteers to serve as
Vice President, Treasurer & Recording Secretary along with candidates for
Delegates, Alternate Delegates and Board of Directors.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Officers: The elected officers of this Chapter shall consist of a President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant-At-Arms, Delegates and Alternates and any other officers deemed necessary from time to time. Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of this Chapter shall consist of all elected officers of this Chapter, immediate past President, with no less than 5 (five) but not more than 10 (ten) additional members to be elected from the general membership at the annual election of officers. Qualifications: Each officer of this Chapter shall be an active member in good standing. In the case of delegates and alternates, no member shall be elected delegate or alternate who has not attended five of the preceding year’s regular meetings. A candidate for President or Vice President, in order to qualify for such offices, must have been a member of this Chapter for at least two (2) years prior to the time of taking such office. DUTIES OF OFFICERS Vice President: Shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence and assist the President in the performance of his/her duties. Recording Secretary: The Recording Secretary shall be the active managing officer of the Chapter, under the supervision of the President and control of the Board of Directors. The Recording Secretary shall sign all documents and keep accurate record of members’ attendance at meetings and make a yearly report of activities on the occasion of the installation meeting; also make out all reports and fill out all forms of whatsoever nature required by UNICO National. The Recording Secretary shall mail out all notices for the Chapter and Board of Directors meetings; and shall reply to all communications received by the Chapter, after receiving specific instructions from the Board of Directors. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall deposit all said monies in the banks or financial institutions approved by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the safekeeping of any valuable documents held in the name of the Chapter. The Treasurer shall present all bank statements and or bank books at the April and November Board of Directors and at the regular April and November regular meetings. Chapter Delegates: Shall represent the Chapter at all District and Eastern Regional meetings and at the annual Convention of UNICO National if possible. Chapter Alternate Delegates: Shall attend all District and Eastern Regional meetings and the annual Convention of UNICO National, serving as representatives of the Chapter, in the absence of the chapter Delegates if possible. Board of Directors: Have power to direct the policies and programs of the Chapter and give tentative decisions on all business of the Chapter.
Now is the time to get involved. We are looking for active members ….“new blood”...to help lead our Chapter for the next few years. Any questions, please contact one of the Nominating Committee
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1 (16 ounce) can diced plum tomatoes; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 cubes beef bouillon; 6 cups water; 2 zucchinis, quartered and sliced; 2 cups sliced cabbage; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; salt and ground black pepper to taste; freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions: 1. Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, carrot, and celery until onion is translucent and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and Italian seasoning, and cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently. 2. Dissolve bouillon cubes in water, and stir into vegetables. Adjust heat to a medium simmer, and cook approximately 10 minutes. Add zucchini and cabbage, sprinkle with garlic salt, and cook until tender, 5 minutes more. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve.
Get Well Soon Wishes Extended To Linda Lanza!!!
Service Above Self
Waterbury UNICO
PO Box 933
Waterbury, CT 06721
Upcoming Events!
Dinner Meetings—January 28th, February 25th, March 25th & April 22nd
6:30pm—Juniper’s Restaurant—$25.00 per Person
Board of Directors Meetings– February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, May 13th &
June 10th
6:30pm—Our Lady of Lourdes Church
The Gathering Parade & Festival—Saturday, May 17th
