I want to summarize a couple of things that were
approved/discussed at last month’s meeting. To begin, the
Board approved monies to begin making building improvements,
lighting improvements, etc..., which were mentioned in last
month's message.
A very important topic was presented by Steve Denney and
Roe Sansone regarding our efforts to obtain a 50Ic3 status.
Briefly, they recommended that we take a different approach
whereby we form an AAIC Foundation, which may qualify for
501c3 status. This, of course, involves legal issues and so forth.
However, as a first step in getting this process started, they
requested that we form a committee of knowledgeable people
with expertise in matters pertaining to foundations.
Therefore, anyone with expertise is urged to contact Steve or
Roe.
A word about entertainment: Our entertainment manager, John
Ficarra continues to do a great job in bringing on new
entertainers as well as maintaining our favorites. Needless to
say, the cost of entertainment doesn't come cheap. So, stop by.
Talk to John and ask him how he budgets the costs and why he
loves what he does.
A word about the bar: Since the first of the year, we have
hired five new bartenders plus a new bar manager, Dan
Brownell. Simply put, they don’t know all the members, so they
sometimes need to ask to see your membership card. They don’t
like asking you any more than you like being asked, however,
they do so to protect the club. Should an official of the state
liquor Board come in, mingle in with the crowd, and get served,
the club could be liable for a large fine, or worse, get our
liquor license revoked or suspended. As a private club, we can
only serve members and guests accompanied by members. Thank
you for your patience.
Two special charitable events will take place in April: The
first event is the Special Olympics Bocce Tournament to be
held on Sunday morning. April2nd_ and will be hosted by Frank
& Donna Koopman. The second event is the Healing the Children
event to be held on April 8th and will be hosted by Joe and
Rev DiTommaso. Both are for very worthy causes, so please
come out and show your support. See the details for both of
these events on page 3 of the newsletter.
Gene Rossi
President