May 2012 Auxiliary News

NEXT AUXILIARY MEETING: TUESDAY, May 29, 2012
6:15 PM – Board        7:00 PM – Membership 

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our ladies, May is such a great month to get outside and plant flowers.  Thanks to everyone who donated items for the Ronald McDonald house at our April meeting.

Lisa Vivone Cruchelow, President   

MESKWAKI CASINO  BUS TRIP

If you signed up to go it’s Friday May 11^th and will leave the club at 2:00pm and should return around 8ish.  Please be at the club on McKinley ready to go at 1:45 SHARP.     

MAY MEETING

Please bring items for the Gabriel Project:  Items Needed:  Baby sleepers/onesies, Diapers (newborn-12 months), Bottles/ pacifiers, Receiving blankets/crib sheets, Socks/ booties, Lotions and bath items (trial sizes), & Gift Cards to:  Target, Wal-Mart, and Dollar Stores. 

A NIGHT WITH THE  I-CUBS

Iowa Cubs Outing on Saturday July 7^th at 7:00pm, cost $6 per person, get your reservations in now with your payment.  Tickets will be handed out at both club meetings in June.  This is a family outing please wear your club shirts so we can have a sea of RED.  You don’t want to miss out on this fun event.  If you have questions let Lisa or Kari know.

VIVA L’ ITALIA  NEWS

Volunteers needed!!  We need people to donate their time in the SIAA tent & help with the two kids contest. (if you don’t work you won’t get in for free after 5pm) We also will need help making cookies in July.  It is important for all of us to come together and show we are proud to be Italian!  Please sign up at the SIAA Auxiliary meetings in May & June or you can email or call Lisa at LCinDSM@aol.com 240-5346.

THANK YOU TO…

Rosie Gibson, Darlene Cross, Mary Cosimo, & Lisa Cruchelow.

May refreshments will be provided by:  Joyce Leto, Michelle Murrow, & Christin Wilson 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO…

Amanda Tyler 5/1,  Jackie Ficcola 5/4, Francis Powell 5/5, Karen Ligouri 5/6, Nina Cimino 5/6, Donna Runge 5/11, Filomena Sicilia 5/13, Mary Quijano 5/15, Beverly Whipple 5/16, Mary Lee Lane 5/17,  Candy Cartwright 5/21, & Lynnae Koster 5/25, Gabby Kirkman 5/26 

ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS TO…

Maria & Anthony Chiovaro 5/2 (3 Years), Melissa & Rocco Rizzuti 5/15 (19 Years), Amanda & John Tyler 5/22 (8 Years), Toni & Bob Casber 5/15 (36 Years), Holly & John Bonanno 5/16 (12 years), Tami & John Good 5/26 (28 Years), & Jody & Pat Carlino 5/27 (34 Years).

SIA Auxiliary Releases Social Calendar, Charity Needs for 2012

The  SIA Auxiliary has released their 2012 Social Calendar, which can be found by clicking here.

In addition, they have released a list of items needed by the various charities they are dedicated to in 2012.  That list can be found by clicking here.

SIA Auxiliary Answers the Call at Variety Club Telethon

Recently, the SIA Auxiliary (and three men) answered phone calls and took donations at the Variety Club telethon.   In addition, the auxiliary donated $240 themselves to the Variety Club.  Great job ladies!  Here are some photos from the telethon:

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April Auxiliary News

NEXT MEETING TUESDAY  April 24, 2012
6:15 PM – Board        7:00 PM – Membership

We had a fun March meeting – special thanks to Kari for running the meeting while I was out.  I would like to introduce our newest members Gabby Kirkman & Judy DeMatteis they will be a nice addition to our SIAA family.  Thanks to the 13 ladies and three men that came out to help us answer phones at the Variety Club Telethon we had fun like always.  Thanks to Kari Tumea for showing us all of the Scensty Products.

                                     Lisa Vivone Cruchelow, President     

SIAA SHIRTS

We are placing our order for new SIAA shirts in T-Shirts, Polos, & Tank tops now.  If you have ordered please send your check made out to SIAA to Lisa at 3420 Rose Ave, DSM, IA 50321.  If you didn’t order yet and you would like one call Lisa at 240-5346 by 4/10.  We only order every other year.

EASTER EGG HUNT

The Cultural Center will be having their annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday 4/7 at 10am at Columbus park.  Please be on time so your child doesn’t miss out!

MESKWAKI CASINO  BUS TRIP:

We are planning a bus trip on Friday May 11^th - leave the club at 4:00pm come back around 11ish.  Our social committee chairperson Kari will be making all the arrangements.  The bus trip includes 1 buffet dinner and a $10 casino card.  The cost is $25 a person we need to have 40 so this is open to the SIAA & SIA so sign up at our meeting or call Lisa at 240-5346 to reserve your spot.  Make checks out to the SIAA and get paid ASAP.

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE

Please bring a donation for the Ronald McDonald house to our April meeting here is a list of items they are needing:  travel size: mouthwash, shampoo/conditioner, Shaving cream for men & women, deodorant for men and women, Dawn Dish Soap & Dishwasher soap, Laundry detergent (high efficiency only), Fabric softener, Crock pot liners, Plastic wrap & Aluminum foil,

Zip lock bags (quart & gallon), Paper Plates (no Styrofoam), Postage stamps, Toilet bowl & bathroom cleaner, Zippered pillow liners, Breakfast bars, Cereal (individual boxes), Chips (individual bags), Fruit Snacks, Snack Cakes, Granola Bars, Individual Wrapped Food Items

Gift Cards to:  Caseys, Kum & Go, Quick Trip, Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee, Target, Walgreens, Dahls

(NO Canned Food Items)

VIVA L’ ITALIA NEWS

Our ladies group is excited that will have a tent again alongside the SIA this will be a great showing for our clubs.  So we are going to need everyone’s help getting the following products made:  Quantis, Love Knots, Pizzelles and  Meatball on a stick.  We will be looking for donations of items to help with the cost.

THANK YOU TO…

Gracy Kirkman, Nancy Danca, & Marcy Gaulke for our March refreshments.   April refreshments will be provided by Rosie Gibson, Darlene Cross, Mary Cosimo, & Lisa Cruchelow.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO…

Marzia Corni-Benson 4/2, Gina Beltrame 4/3, Andrea Anania 4/9, Lisa Vivone Cruchelow 4/9, Nancy Danca 4/9, Susan Fenton 4/10, Deb Pane 4/13, Michelle Murrow 4/18, Charlotte Palmer 4/20,  June Rizzuti 4/23, Tami Soda Good 4/23, Jayne Lipovac 4/25, Josephine DeFrancisco 4/27, Jody Carlino 4/29, & Nanette Cunningham 4/30

ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS TO…

Carolyn & Dominic Bonanno 4/3 (13 Years), Teresa & Jeff Caracci 4/20 (21 Years),  Toni & Swain Olson 4/21 (11 Years), and Anita & Paul Barkley 4/28 (55 Years)

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!

Tumea and Comito Win SIA Pitch Tournament

Joe Tumea Jr. and John Comito were the winners of this year’s SIA Partner’s Pitch Tournament, held today at the SIA hall.  Pictured below are the winners with their hardware.  Congratulations guys and thanks to everyone who came out to play!

Benefit for Lil’ Charlie Punelli Raises Over $5,000

The Society of Italian Americans would like to thank everyone who attended, volunteered and participated in the “All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner” and silent auction held on Sunday, May 22, 2011  to help the Punelli family.

Over $5,000 was raised to help this family in need.  Lil’ Charlie Punelli was recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer, a disorder that occurs in approximately 1 out of 100,000 children.

This isn’t the first time that our club has done something to benefit the community and it surely won’t be the last.  Look for more events in the near future to benefit other causes in our community.

SIA Mourns the Loss of Long Time Member Dominic Rizzuti Sr.

Dominic Rizzuti

Long time SIA member Dominic Natale Rizzuti, Sr. 90, passed away March 24, 2011. Dominic was born December 22, 1920, in Terravechia, Italy. He was the son of Luigi and Catherine Rizzuti. He immigrated to the United States in 1937. He graduated from St. Anthony’s grade school. June 1, 1952, he married the love of his life, Kay DeCarlo, and from their union 6 beautiful children were born.

In April of 1951, Dominic opened the doors of Artistic Ornamental Iron Works. Dominic and his brother Sam worked together for many years, providing handmade rails for Des Moines and surrounding area residents. In 1996 Dominic & Sam proudly represented the state of Iowa in Washington D.C. at the Smithsonian’s Sesquicentennial Conference as well as Iowa’s Folklife Conference displaying their craft. This was a highlight for Dominic, known by his business colleagues and friends as the “Iron Man”. He retired in 2008, and the business today is proudly owned by his 3 sons.

Dominic's Immigration Passport, 1937

Dominic is survived by his wife, Kay of 58 years. His children, Kathryn (Dave) Gimer, of Iowa Falls, Loretta Rizzuti of Des Moines, Louis (Jackie) of Norwalk, Dominic Jr. of Des Moines, Rocco (Melissa) of Panora and Regina(Keith) Honke of Atlantic, Ia. 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. His brother, Sam (June) Rizzuti of Des Moines. Nieces Linda (Mark) Hagen of Napierville, IL, Pam (Jeff) Baker of West Des Moines, Lisa (Robert) Eads of Richardson, TX and nephew Sam Rizzuti of Urbandale.

Dominic truly enjoyed his family, friends and work. He was devoted to the success of everyone and everything that entered his life. He loved having family dinners, picnics, watching his grandchildren during their dance recitals, and their many sports activities. Dominic loved to dance with his wife. Kay remembers just this morning that it was like dancing in a dream. Dominic loved traveling, which included cruises, trips to Italy and family vacations.

Kay and Dominic Rizzutti at their Wedding, 1952

Dominic was a proud member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Society of Italian Americans which allowed Dominic to be active throughout his Italian-American community and hold his heritage close to his heart. Dominic told many stories of his years in Italy as a young boy and about immigrating to America. He was very proud of the obstacles that the Italian immigrants overcame while carving their American Dream: a family that loved and adored him, a business that defined him, and friends that respected him. When Dominic spoke, you could not help but listen to his strong proud American voice with its charismatic Italian accent.

A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2011, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial following at Glendale Cemetery. A visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 6 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church or Ramsey Village.

www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com