Italian American Club Kicks Off Season with Strong Turnout
- Lori Benoit
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The first meeting of the CVE Italian American Club, held Monday, October 13, 2025, drew an impressive crowd of about 90 members, both new and returning.
Vice President Patty Manzo led the meeting in the absence of President Joe Poma, who is expected to return in November. Manzo reviewed the full schedule of upcoming activities and announced that event sign-ups will begin at the November meeting.
Regina Vicario volunteered to record meeting minutes until a permanent secretary is selected. The 50/50 raffle collected $330, with Karen Fighera winning half and donating $50 of her winnings to the American Cancer Society. A portion of raffle proceeds collected throughout the year will also benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Shriners Burn Center for Children, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The door prize went to Maria Gross, and organizers thanked Sylvia Charette for handling the raffle, Judy Olmstead for distributing door prize tickets, Tina Mauro for providing donuts, and the Doves for managing membership sign-ups. Attendance was the highest ever for an October meeting.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 10, in the Party Room. Members must be in good standing and bring their membership cards to participate in event sign-ups.
Picture L-R: Maria Gross, Karen Fighera
