NEWSLETTER. TUESDAY June 3, 6:30 pm. ST. ANGELA CENTRE Windsor, Ontario. (519) Golf: Building Committee:

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1 CANADIAN ITALIAN BUSINESS AND PROFESSINAL ASSOCIATION c/o P. O. BOX 502, Windsor, Ontario; N9A 6M6 Volume 52 - Issue 10 NEWSLETTER May 27, 2014 NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY June 3, 6:30 pm ST. ANGELA CENTRE Windsor, Ontario FUTURE MEETINGS: Sept. 10, 2013 CIBPA Centre Oct. 01, 2013 CIBPA Centre Nov. 05, 2013 Caboto Club Dec. 03, 2013 St. Angela Centre Jan. 07, 2014 CIBPA Centre Feb. 04, 2014 CIBPA Centre Mar. 04, 2014 CIBPA Centre Apr. 01, 2014 Fogolar Furlan Club May 06, 2014 Spago s Ristorante June 03, 2014 St. Angela Centre BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Frank Moceri (519) DIRECTORS: Gaspare Barresi (519) Vice-President: Danillo Castellan (519) Gerry Cappussi (519) Secretary: Ermanna Filice (519) Dr. Paul DeMarco (519) Treasurer: Ferruccio DaSacco (519) Nadia DiDomenico (519) Past-President: Claudio Silvaggi (519) Walter Riggi (519) COMMITTEES Administrative Assistant: Niva Segatto (519) Special Events: Ermanna Filice / Gaspare Barresi (519) Golf: Frank Moceri / Tony Pupatello (519) Membership: Dr. Paul DeMarco (519) Scholarship: Nadia DiDomenico (519) Guest Speaker: Walter Riggi (519) Newsletter: Danillo Castellan (519) National Federation Ex Officio: Frank Moceri (519) National Federation Representative: Building Committee: Gerry Cappussi (519) Frank Moceri & Danillo Castellan CIBPA WEB SITE: WEB PAGE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY - MEMBER LOGIN USERNAME: windsor / PASSWORD: cibpa Canadians of Italian Heritage Building Business & Professional Networks Across Canada

2 Page 2 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE D ear Members, this will be our last general assembly of the year. Shortly World Cup Soccer will start in Brazil we will all be cheering for the Azzurri. This will be the theme of our June dinner meeting let's have some fun. At our last general assembly we held the focus session, I would like to thank everyone for participating and for your opinions, this will help the next Board to plan for the next session of CIBPA. Results are attached to this newsletter. This is a great organization if you have been a member for a year or longer please consider running for the Board, we all bring great ideas to the table. I would like to thank the current Board of Directors for your support and assistance in this past year. Hope everyone has a great summer. Frank Moceri, President GUEST SPEAKER Sandra is well known as the region s most vocal and tireless champion for continuing prosperity and opportunity. Sandra s drive, passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of this region ensures that Windsor-Essex can be known as a solid and profitable business investment worldwide. She is recognized for her leadership in business, politics and community service. Sandra was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1995, was appointed to Cabinet in 2003 and certainly known for promoting the Province of Ontario globally. During her renowned political career she served as Minister of Education, Minister of Community and Social Services and Minister Responsible for Women's Issues. Sandra spent most of her eight years in Cabinet as the Minister of Industry and Trade. Sandra has a proven track record of building profitable partnerships across multiple industries, having managed multi-billion dollar budgets and initiatives, driving growth and leading organizational transformation. She has put her strategic thinking to work with businesses throughout the supply network of most sectors, especially manufacturing, financial services, information communication technology, life sciences, aerospace, automotive and energy. In June of 2011 Sandra left politics to pursue a private sector career with Price Waterhouse Coopers. She is the Director of Business Development and Global Markets for Price Waterhouse Coopers and its clients with focus on India, China, Brazil and the Middle East. Since June 1st. 2013, Sandra Pupatello has also taken on the responsibility of leading the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation. Sandra s distinguished career in the public sector-including leading trade delegations in most major markets globally - will help the Windsor-Essex region to develop relationships in markets that align to their growth strategies. In March 2014, the Province of Ontario appointed Sandra the Chair of the Board of Directors for Hydro One. Walter Riggi, Speaker Chairperson MEMBERSHIP Welcome New members please extend a warm welcome to: Carmelo Digrandi Financial Service Manager - BMO Bank of Montreal Anthony Mastrodicasa Owner/physical therapist Spine Joint & Sports Injuries Clinic Member applications are available on our website or see Niva Segatto or Dr. Paul DeMarco. Thank you Dr. Paul DeMarco, Membership Chair SPECIAL EVENTS SAVE THE DATE CIBPA CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Monday June 16, 2014 Sutton Creek Golf & Country Club 11: 00 am shot-gun start Registration Form attached. Please feel free to contact me Tony or pupatello@bellnet.ca Tony Pupatello / Frank Moceri Co-Chairs PROHIBITION NIGHT THURSDAY JULY 24, 2014 CANADAIN CLUB HERITAGE CENTRE Come dressed in the Roaring 20 s, prizes will be awarded to the best dressed. Door prizes signature cocktails appetizers will be served throughout the evening cigars outside at your leisure basic tour of the Heritage Centre More to come!!!!! Dan Castellan BOARD NOMINATIONS The Nominating Committee will be accepting nominations for the board. We encourage our Members to get involved with the organization of the Association. The Board can use persons that are committed to doing some work. If you want to have a say or get involved in the way the organization is operated, please put your name forward. Nomination forms are available from the Chair of the Nominating Committee Mr. John Bonato. A Nominator, nominee and endorsers will be required to fill out a Board of Governors Nomination Form. Forms are required to be submitted to the Chair of the Nominating Committee by the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on June 3rd 2014 to Mr. John Bonato.

3 Page 3 Ontario Summer Games - Windsor Call for volunteers. If you have high school kids age over 14 requires hours for graduation please pass on this information. August 7 10, athletes will be arriving plus their coaches. 18 athletes villages, 16 sporting venues. For information and register as a volunteer go to Niva Segatto Medals Ceremonies chairperson Name Tags If you have a problem with the emblem coming off please bring your name to Niva Segatto she will get it repaired. Dr. Paul DeMarco - Chairmain VIA ITALIA RESTAURANT WALK Wednesday May 28th, 2014 THE Erie St. BIA will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Canadian Diabetes Association. Your dinner will be provided by 5 restaurants: Via Italia Café, Mezzo, Buon Giorno, Da Luciano & Calabrisella. Please see Dr. Paul Demarco for more information CIBPA WORLD CUP KICK OFF PARTY. SEE ATTACHED POSTER JUNE 3 Fun events are planned for the members and guests. Wear your Azzurri Proud MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY The Directory will be available later this year to members in good standing. Booklet Advertising is available as per the following rates: Back outside Cover Page Colour - $500 Inside Cover Pages Colour - $250 Inside Pages B&W - $50 Please see Dr. Paul Demarco for more information. NEWSLETTER on WEB MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ON WEB PAGE MEMBER LOGIN USERNAME: windsor PASSWORD: cibpa

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8 Page 8 CIBPA FOCUS SESSION RESULTS 2014 RESULTS OF THE FOCUS SESSION What speakers would you like to see at the general assemblies? Business development Members being speakers Comment guest should leave when New Business is conducted Where would you like to see our dinner meetings held? Italian Clubs, Church Hall, Golf course, restaurants Priority to be given to CIBPA members How can we improve networking? Introduce each member and give background at meetings Start earlier the meetings Be more interactive What exposure in the community would you like to see? If available be in the Italian Club newsletters Exposure at Gala events Internet listings How can CIBPA expand its membership? Under age 40 for networking committee is set up Referral credits Knock on doors Membership sponsor student dues person bringing in pay their dues mentorship What Charities would you like to see CIBPA support? Kid s sports team Italian Handicapable Hospice and Cancer Chiropractor and research foundation The seniors Christmas Turkey giveaway What other ways can CIBPA generate funds? Bring in Theresa Caputo Long Island medium Suggestions Discount young memberships Young members can pay in installments Profile of members and their history Support Italian businesses Branding our name for the next generation Presidents of the local Italian Clubs have as members Call to high school to use the students as volunteers for their hours

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10 Page 10 May General Assembly Meeting May 06, 2014 Spago Ristorante

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