GRANDSONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA

Minutes of May 19, 2007 Meeting

Sgt.-at-Arms Greg Holzer called the meeting to order and Pres. Vinny Raso led the club in the Pledge of Allegiancer. Chaplain Jimmy D’Arrigo then led the group in the prayer. Pres. Raso called for a moment of silence for our deceased brothers, those that are ill and our servicemen.

Holzer motioned to accept the May 5th minutes. D’Arrigo seconded it. The club’s web site is www.goiia.com (case sensitive, all lower case).

Sec. Bill Poleri reminded everyone that there will be meetings on June 2nd and 16th and none until July 21st due to the July 4th holiday week.

Treas. Tony di Milo read the financial report for the May 5th meeting. Members attending the luncheon were 26; Vitello’s Luncheon Tab, $364; 50/50 income, $25; Michael An’gileo donated $12 of his 50/50 winnings, and Small Pins, $12. The balance is $3268.81. Ronnie La Barbera motioned to accept. John Euli seconded it. The motion carried.

Treas. di Milo explained that the count with Vitello’s Restaurant was “disputed” and settled at 26, one more than actual.

di Milo announced that the date for the Man-of-the-Year Dinner has been changed since Pres. Raso couldn’t make it on proposed date. A new date will be posted in the near future, he said.

OLD BUSINESS: NONE.

NEW BUSINESS: NONE.

ANNOUNCMENT: John Antonucci who was wearing a red shirt with the words “Italian Made” on it, announced that Connie Harter made the shirt and can be purchased at Burbank General Store or on Ebay.

La Barbera reminded members that Antonucci is willing to hold a garage sale at his place with the proceeds going to the club, so bring in anything you might want to donate.

Michael T. Picarella donated $14 of his 50/50 winnings back to the club.

Pres. Raso adjourned the meeting. The next meeting will be June 2nd at Vitello’s Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. followed by the June 16th meeting.

Submitted by Secretary Bill Poleri.