Buon Compleanno!

Thurs., Feb 6 510-653-9020 x301Thurs., Feb 13 510-653-9020 x302Thurs., Feb 27 510-653-9020 x303

To cancel reservations call x308 by 7 pm Sunday before the dinner

Birthday Dinners March 5, 12, 26

Menu: Salad, Linguine with Pesto, Corned Beef, Dessert, Wine, Coffee

Salad, Pasta a la Anna, Roasted Chicken, Dessert, Wine and Coffee

Birthday Dinners in February

Vol. XXXX No. 2The Colombo Club

5321 Claremont AvenueOakland, California 94618

www.ColomboClub.org

24 Hour Reservation Lines: (510) 653-9020 or (510) 653-9716

FAX Line: (510) 653-9053Welcome 2020 Officers! Nick Nicora President Anthony Ballestero 1st Vice President David Urbanus 2nd Vice President John Banda Corres. Secretary Christopher Brady Financial Secretary Matthew Moran Treasurer Marc Emeldi Sergeant-At-ArmsWelcome 2020 Board Members! Domenic Torchia 2015-2020 Doug Emeldi 2017-2022 Joe Guerrero 2017-2022 John Mazibrook 2017-2022 John Nardi 2017-2022 Billy Castell 2018-2020 Vince Fratangelo 2018-2020 Dave Nardi 2018-2020 Joe Ianora 2019-2021 Cyril Bonanno (Chair) 2019-2021 Lonnie Chase 2019-2021 Paul Chivello 2019-2021 Anthony Tedeschi 2019-2021 Richard Puppione 2019-2025

6:30 Cocktails | 7:30 pm Dinner$22 Members, $28 Guests

$11 Children 6–11 yrs

February 2020Celebrating 100 Years

Robert J. Fissore Dan FosterDennis Carl GabelliniAl Gavello Larry Himango Sebastian Ianora Anthony Isola Jerry JennaroJoe KargSal Lamagna Carl Larson Ron Lucido Ezio MaioliniDustin Martinelli Craig Matoza Francis McGreehan Gene Mesheckek John MiragliaBryan A. MorgadoMichael T. Morley Jerry Morucci, Sr. Fred J. Naranjo Stephen M. Natale Michael Natali Jerry Ogden Michael Parrinella Henry L. Persoglio

Terry AdamiMichael E. Ageno Edvaldo Araujo Darren Bardell Vince Barella Barry Barlettani Ross F. Bausone Charles Berardi Harry BlackAndy Boggeri Manuel Camara, Jr. Brian CardenMarty CastellThomas Catalano Jarid Catalano Bob CayaLeopoldo J. Chanco James Cosenza John Luigi DeRose Joseph P. DeStasi Donald DicksonAl DiPrimaWayne Dutchover Jeffery Eandi Victor Esposito Andrew A. Fadelli Albert J. Ferrari

Reserve Early! Reservations accepted until sold out.

Insalata, Pasta a la Anna, Arrosto di Pollo, Dolce, Vino, e Caffé

Would You Like to Cook for the Club? Join our team of chefs! Call Tony Tedeschi for more information: (510) 653-9716 Ext. 353.

James PichottoMatthew PingatoreDean Poggi Daniel H. Pryde Steven E. Pryde Richard J. Puppione Steven RaffoDaniel Raven Charles R. Reyna Frank Russo Chuck Sesata Colin C. Silla Don Sims Scott SmallRobert Pellegrini StorerBrian Strauss Ronald TorchiaDavid UrbanusPatrick Urbanus Andrew Verdi Paul VittoriaClaude (Pepper) WeaverJames Weiland John Wenger Enrico P. Zazzeron Tony Zumbo

Men’s Lunch, Monday Feb. 17Arrive 11 am, Lunch 12 Noon • $15

Menu: BaccalaCall for Reservations by Noon Feb. 11

(510) 653-9716 ext 305

S a t u r d ay February 8

No Host Cocktails at 6:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm

$55 per person Only Prepaid Reservations can be accepted for this event.

Sold out!(Reserve your space for the Lobster Feed, March 21.)

Members are Invitedto attend the first Board of Directors/Member

Assembly Meeting for 2020 on Tuesday February 4 starting at 6:30 p m. Members

will be asked to observe the meeting and give input. Light refreshments will be served. Please call the Club at (510) 653-9716 Ext. 306 if you plan to attend.

President’s Message Colombo Club Auxiliary President’s MessageHappy New Year to everyone. My name is Sylvia Jesuit and I am the new Auxiliary President, of which I am honored.

January is well on its way with the joint C.C. Men and the C.C. Auxiliary Scholarship Crab Feeds, on January 11, 2020 and January 18, 2020. Both events were very successful and helped benefit the Club’s scholarships.

On January 26, 2020, the Membership Committee invited new candidates and their sponsors to be interviewed to become members of the Auxiliary.

Save the date, the Auxiliary Valentine’s Dinner is February 20, 2020. This is always a beautiful event. Diane Proto, chair, has planned a delicious dinner, of antipasto, Spring salad, chicken, red risotto and dessert. This event is no-host cocktails at 6 pm and dinner at 7 pm. For reservations, please call Yvonne Evans at (510) 531-2429.

Looking ahead to March 19, 2020 we will celebrate our annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with corned beef and cabbage and all the trimmings.

The Auxiliary is looking forward to all of our upcoming dinners for 2020. Our incentive monies help to benefit the charities we support.

As your new president, I look forward to seeing all of you at our next General Meeting on February 19, 2020. I also look forward to a very successful and productive year.

Felice anno nuovo,

Sylvia JesuitColombo Club Auxiliary President

Ciao, Ciao,

Being an Oakland native, I have grown up with the Oakland Raiders. Now they have left us again. Well, not good, but now we can say “GO NINERS.” The first time the Raiders left Oakland, the 49ers went on a championship run. Looks like history is going to repeat itself with the Niners in the Super Bowl. The Colombo Club has grown up in Oakland as well and has stayed true to the town we grew up in. All members need to remember the good old days to make sure our future days are developed with dignity and respect. Tutti i membri devono ricordare ai vecchi tempi, per assicurarsi che i nostri giorni futuri siano sviluppati con dignità e rispetto. I know that the memories and documents that sit in our Isabella Room would not be there if not for the tireless effort to find and preserve. Many thanks go out to John Penna who for many years has been our Club Historian. Rich Puppione has supported John in the quest to maintain our Club history. Thank You John and Rich for keeping our history alive. You have all heard about the 100th Anniversary book that Rich encouraged the board to produce, and single handedly wrote and published. This book will be a sellout. The book will be out in June of this year. Already many orders for the book have been received. Make sure you get on the list by purchasing your copy in advance now. Personally, I would like to thank John and Rich again for this great effort in making this historic book possible. Personalmente, vorrei ringraziare ancora John e Rich per questo grande sforzo nel rendere possibile questo libro storico.

The crab and pasta in January were, as always, fantastic. I hope you have made your reservations for the Crab Feed on February 8th. Another event in February that should not be missed is the men’s Baccala lunch on February 17th. This is a special Italian meal cooked by our great Italian cooks – the heroes of our Club since 1920.

Tickets for the 100th Anniversary August 22nd dinner are now on sale (limit 2 per member). These will sell out quickly so I would suggest using the reservation form in this newsletter and jumping on this now.

I would like to thank the entire membership for following the Club’s dress code. The leaders of the Club have noticed that members are adhering to the dress code. This helps the Club’s image as a class act and again respects our elders. This also represents a learning experience for all soon-to-be-members. The children who come to our Christmas Party and family dinners are watching how we act and will model our actions in the future. Thank you for being a good role model to all of our youth. Our founders would be proud. Grazie per essere un buon modello per tutti i nostri giovani, i fondatori sarebbero orgogliosi.

The 100th year is special in many ways. Take the time to grab a friend and come to the birthday dinners and all of our other events. The Club grows with support. When you’re having fun – Life is Good. This is something we always need to appreciate. We are a 100-year-old Club where still, to this day, absolute fun times can be had by all. Un club di 100 anni che ancora oggi premia il supporto con un momento assolutamente divertente che tutti hanno avuto.

Celebrare Cento AnniNick Nicora, President nnicora@comcast. net

Auxiliary Valentine’s Day DinnerThursday February 20

Menu:Salad, Red Risotto, Chicken Piccata, Dessert, Wine and Coffee

Cocktails: 6 pmDinner: 7 pm

$23 Members & Spouse$26 Guests$13 Children 6-12 Yrs

Calll Yvonne for Reservations 510-531-2428

Deadline for reservations: Feb. 13, 2020

News & NotesGrazie Mille to Our Incentive DonorsThank you to All Bay Cities Towing Inc.; Brignole & Ghiri Insurance; Colombo Club; Grocery Outlet, Mark Rezente; RPM Mortgage, George Moody; Angelo Magurno; Dan Foster; Fred Moehl; Bob Wheeler; Jerry Jennaro; Jim Bartha; Lonnie Chase and Tim Tomei.

Sunshine CornerOur condolences to the family of Ronald Fleck, who kept his Colombo Club membership active even though he moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. Condolences are also sent to Roger Verducci and his family for the loss of their mother, Lucy Verducci. For many years the Verducci family attended the Club’s monthly family dinners. They always sat at Table H which held their group of 32.

If you know of a member who is ill or passed away, please let Gordon Bowman,Sunshine Chair know. Call him at (925) 449-5549.

In MemoriamRonald D.Fleck

Member since 2006

2020 Golden MemberCongratulations to Anthony Ferreira for 50 years of Club membership and for being the Club’s newest Golden Member. Anthony joined the Club in November,1970 and now joins 23 other Golden Members: Ed Arri, Joseph Brignole, Bruno Buti, Billy Castell, Aldo Del Soldato, Donald Dickson, Anthony Ferreira, Ray Foppiano, Michelan Gasparro, Al Gavello, Albert Giordano, Rocco Giordano Jr., Joseph Guerrero, Angelo Magurno, Frank Mazzie, Raymond Michardi, Frank Negherbon, Frank Pappalardo, John Penna, Henry Persoglio, John Revelli, Frank Russo, Ronald Scalise and Victor Tufo.

ON SALE NOW! 100-Year Gala Anniversary Dinner & Dance Tickets It’s not too early to make your reservations for one or both of the special 100th Anniversary Gala dinner & dance events happening in August, the Club’s Anniversary month. (The reservation form included in this newsletter.) See Cultural Heritage Article in this newsletter for more information.

Mark April 25th on Your Calendar for Opera Night!America’s Beloved Tenor, DANIEL RODRIGUEZ and international soprano sensation, MARLA KAVANAUGH will perform at the Club’s Opera Night on Saturday, April 25th. *Flyer detailing this event (including the Prepaid form) will be sent to Club members via email soon. Dinner menu and prepaid reservation form will be included in the March mailed newsletter.

2020 Dues are DueThe 2020 dues billing notices were mailed to all members in early December. If you have a question or did not receive your bill, please email us at colomboclubcorrsecretary@gmail.com or call the Club’s message line at (510) 653-9716, ext. 354. Thank you.

New Reservation Deadines for Family DinnersThe deadline to make reservations for all family dinners will be the Monday before the dinner to allow time to order the food.

5th Annual

No Host Cocktails at 6 pmDinner at 7 pm$65 per personUse the prepaid reservation form, enclosed.

Menu: Salad, Pasta with Red sauce, One Large Fresh Lobster, Dessert, Wine and Coffee

The Bossola ScholarshipApplications are available by sending an email request to bossolascholarship@gmail.com. The deadline for completed applications is March 15, 2020.

Remember! Scholarship Applications are Due March 15, 2020

Colombo Club/ Colombo Club Auxiliary 2020 Scholarship Applicant Requirements: :• Must be the child or grandchild of a current member

of the Colombo Club or Colombo Club Auxiliary.• Must provide all the attachments indicated herein on

or before March 15, 2020.• Must be a high school senior who is graduating from

a high school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Scholarship applications are available at the Colombo Club bar in the Club Room. Any questions, contact Rich Puppione at richpupp46@gmail.com.

Contact Frances Bienati, Catering Manager510-531-3407

Did you know that you can book the Club for your next private event! You can also have a party-within-a-party at one of the Family Dinners. Your guests can enjoy the Isabella/Ed Basso Room before and after dinner.

Plan Your Party at the Club!

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Officers & Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm Members Invited!

Colombo Club Crab Feed7 pm

House Committee Meeting 10:30 am

Mark Your Calendar

Mar 19 Auxiliary St. Patrick’s DinnerMar 21 Lobster FeedMar 28 St. Patrick’s Family DinnerApr 25 Opera NightMay 21 Auxiliary Mothers’ Day DinnerMay 30 Family DinnerJun 6 Bocce Day in MartinezJun 26 Pizza Night

Our Cultural Heritageby Rich Puppione, Colombo Club Co-Historian

100 Year Anniversary Events

YOU’LL WANT TO BE IN THE ROOM WHEN THESE

TWO EVENTS HAPPEN!

August 22: 100 Year Gala Members’

Anniversary Dinner and Dance

Tickets on sale now for $50/person first-come first-served.

Limit: two tickets per member

August 29:100 Year Gala “Members & Invited Guests” Anniversary

Dinner/Dance Tickets on sale now – $50/members and

$60/guests first come, first served.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT SOON! BOTH EVENTS ARE LIMITED

TO THE FIRST 500 RESERVATIONS

New Member Installation 6 pm (Isabella Room)Birthday Dinner 7:30 pm

Birthday Dinner, 7:30 pm

The Month of February in Colombo Club HistoryOn Sunday Febuary 14, 1937, the club held a Pignatta Night. John Bologna donated 25 gallons of his homemade wine and Henry Maccario donated the flowers.

In the minutes of February 1952, “After realizing that the club has been confronted with a dilemma such as who is or is not entitled to use or amuse himself or herself with the billiard table, and after a considerable amount of discussion, the assembly passed a resolution that the cue and billiard balls should be left in the custody of the bar tender and any member of the club presenting his membership card to the bartender is entitled to obtain the cue and billiard balls and amuse himself and his guest. They are responsible for any damage, obliteration or dissipation that may be done to the billiard table. However, such a rule only applies when gathering of people other than regular members of the club are present in the locals of the club.”

In February 1952 a board proposal to sponsor a banquet and other amorous gathering among married members of the Colombo Club and Colombo Club Auxiliary under the title of “Ball and Chain Dance” did not meet with the approval of the assembly.

February 1952 the club began the practice of giving members membership cards.

On February 12, 1959 the club hosted a reunion for the 1948 Pacific Coast Champion Oakland Oaks baseball team to a sold-out crowd. The team was managed by Casey Stengel and featured the “nine old men.”In February 2008, the club held a Crab Feed, chaired by Dave and John Nardi, with the incentive raffle monies going directly to help fund building projects at the club.On February 13, 2010, the club held a sold out auction and dinner to assist the Fratellanza Club with its ongoing financial issues.

Birthday Dinner, 7:30 pm

Men’s Lunch Noon

Auxiliary Valentine’s Dinner7 pm

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Please complete the following reservation form for this upcoming prepaid event and return to the Club as soon as possible. Sorry, telephone reservations cannot be accepted for this events. To change, cancel (within 72 hours of event) or verify your prepaid reservation, email us at: prepaidcolomboclub@gmail.com, or call the Club’s message line at (510) 653-9716, Ext. 307.

The Colombo Club • 5321 Claremont Avenue, Oakland, California 94618

Colombo Club Prepaid Events

The Club accepts Charge Cards for Prepaid Reservations!CHARGE CARD AUTHORIZATION I acknowledge that the information below is true and correct. My signature authorizes the release of the information below for a charge amount of $____________________ to the referenced card. Signature:____________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

The Colombo Club accepts the following Cards: VISA / MASTERCARD / DISCOVER(Note: for security reasons, we will NOT keep a record of your card on file. This portion of your reservation will be shredded after the charge is completed.)

Name on Card: __________________________________________________ Type: (circle one)

Address on Card: ________________________________________________ Zip Code:_______________________

Card Number: ___________________________________________________ Expiration Date:__________________

Security Code: __________ (3 digits usually on back of card)

Turn this over for another great Colombo Club event.

Prepaid Reservations Required for this event. Reserve and pay online or mail this form and your credit card info or check, payable to The Colombo Club, 5321 Claremont Ave., Oakland 94618, Attn: COLOMBO CLUB Lobster Feed. Payments & Reservation Forms must arrive at the Club by March 13, 2020. In the event of a sell-out, reservations will be recorded by the postmark date. Dress Code: Business casual; No tank tops and no shorts. Event is limited to 400.If you requested an email confirmation - it will be sent to you automatically 5 days before the event.

Revised 11-18-2019

5th Annual Colombo Club Lobster Feed 2020 Prebook and Prepay Reservation Form

I am enclosing $ _____ for _____ tickets @ $65 each on Saturday, March 21, 2020

Member Name: Phone:

Address: City:

Send email If Possible, I would like confirmation to me at: to be seated with:

No Host Cocktails at 6 pmDinner at 7 pm

Menu: Salad, Pasta with Red sauce, One Large Fresh Lobster, Dessert, Wine and Coffee

Colombo Club 100th Anniversary Dinner Dance Reservation Form Tickets for the 100 Year Gala Anniversary Dinner and Dance on August 22 and August 29 go on sale for $50 per person pre paid on a first come first serve basis.

• Mail in reservations will not be accepted if they are postmarked before February 1, 2020. • Reservations dropped off at the Club will be accepted on February 1, 2020 • Reservations for the 8/22/20 dinner are limited to one member and one guest. • Reservations for the 8/29/20 dinner are open to members and any number of guests

Please complete the following reservation forms for one or both 100th Anniversary Gala prepaid events and mail or return to the Club on or after February 1, 2020 with your credit card info or check. Sorry, telephone reservations cannot be accepted for these events. Checks should be payable to The Colombo Club, 5321 Claremont Ave., Oakland 94618. Attn: 100th Anniversary Dinner. In the event of a sell-out, reservations will be recorded by the postmark date.

Dress code: Coat and Tie for both dates *If you have questions or wish to check onyourprepaidreservations,emailusatprepaidcolomboclub@gmail.comor(510)653-9716-Ext.307-5321ClaremontAvenue,Oakland,California94618. The Club accepts Charge Cards for Prepaid Reservations CHARGE CARD AUTHORIZATION I acknowledge that the information below is true and correct. My signature authorizes the release of the information below for a charge amount of $____________________ to the referenced card. Signature:__________________________________________________ Date: _______________________ The Colombo Club accepts the following Cards: VISA / MASTERCARD / DISCOVER (Note: for security reasons, we will NOT keep a record of your card on file. This portion of your reservation will be shredded after the charge is completed.) Name on Card: __________________________________________________ Type: (circle one) Address on Card: ________________________________________________ Zip Code:__________ Card Number: __________________________________ Expiration Date:________________ Security Code: __________ Type of Card (circle one) Visa Mastercard Discover Please reserve $ _________ for _____ tickets @ $50 each on Saturday, August 22, 2020 (members & one guest only) and / or $ _________ for _____ tickets @ $50 each for Members on Saturday, August 29, 2020

and / or $ _________ for _____ tickets @ $60 each for Guests on Saturday, August 29, 2020 Member Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________City:_______________________ Send email confirmation to me at: _______________________________ If Possible, I would like to be seated with:________________________________________________ No Host Cocktails at 6 pm and Dinner at 7 pm 8/22/20 Menu: salad, ravioli, strip steak, Dessert, Wine and Coffee 8/29/20 Menu: salad, tortellini, strip steak, Dessert, Wine and Coffee All attendees will receive a complementary Colombo Club 100th Anniversary wine glass to take home. Alternate dinners (roasted chicken or vegetarian) must be reserved at least 7 days in advance.

Colombo Club 100TH Anniversary Month August 4 Complimentary for All Current and Previous Board Members and Officers Dinner at the usual Board meeting time. o Board Meeting from 6 to 7 with a dinner at 7:30 in the Isabella room or in dining room. o 100 Year Memorabilia and book for sale before and after dinner at a special table. o Opportunity for anyone who would like to talk about their time on the Board/ President or different

things they remember about being a member of the club. VIDEO RECORDED o This dinner is open to all other members for $30. o No guests. (call in for reservations) o The menu for the evening is Chicken Marsala. August 6, 13, 27 Birthday dinners - All August birthday dinners are family dinners with special events for before each dinner & after dinner. o Game quiz sheets with Colombo Club History facts - prizes awarded. o 100 Year Memorabilia and book for sale before and after dinner at a special table. o Some Italian gifts/100 year anniversary gifts for the incentive program o Recognition of the 50 year members o The menu for these dinners is Italian Pork Roast, Gnocchi

August 10 Golf Tournament and Dinner

The menu for these dinners is Steak August TBA Bocce Tournament and Picnic - Martinez o The menu is Sausage Sandwiches and pasta

August 16 Sunday Family Dinner and Gala 100 Year Celebration with a Kids emphasis. o Menu - Meatball and Spaghetti dinner o Pignatta and other games. o Bambini Ciao kids sing a song in Italian o Awards given out at the dinner

o Poster and essay contest for elementary, middle and high school students about their Italian heritage or connection with the Colombo Club.

o Quiz sheets for 3 age groups. Prizes awarded o 100 Year Memorabilia and book for sale

August 22 The 100 Year Gala Members Anniversary Dinner and Dance o Limited to members and one guest only. Reservations available now for $50 per person on a

first come first serve basis. (Use the Reservation form in this newsletter) o 4 pm games and wine tasting o Menu: Strip Steak and Tortellini o Wine glasses with “Cent’ Anni” Colombo Club, 1920 – 2020. (Each attendee can take a glass with them.) o Italian singer will sing both National Anthems before dinner. o Big Band August 29. 100 Year Anniversary Dinner for Members and Guests (4 pm games and wine tasting) for members and invited guests. (Use the Reservation form in this newsletter)

• Full agenda of activities (a tubula, ring toss on wine bottles, wine tasting, etc). • Menu: Strip Steak and Ravioli • Wine glass with “Cent’ Anni” Colombo Club 1920 – 2020 ( Each attendee can take a glass with them.) • Italian singer sing both National Anthems before dinner. • Dennis Crudo Band

MENU:

Rolls

Salad Red Risotto

Chicken Picca-

ta Dessert

NO HOST COCKTAILS @ 6 PM DINNER @ 7 PM

**Parking in DMV Lot across from the Club**

Price: Members/Spouses $23

Guests: $26 Child 6 -12 Yrs. $13

Child 0—5 Yrs. FREE

Menu: Salad, Rolls, Red Risotto,

Chicken Piccata Dessert

Wine & Coffee

CHAIRED BY DIANE PROTO & SYLVIA JESUIT

RESERVATIONS: YVONNE: (510) 531-2429

Reservation Deadline: February 13, 2020

**$10 Fee per ticket for all cancellations

made within 48 hours of event

NO HOST COCKTAILS @ 6 PM DINNER @ 7 PM