Monthly Meeting 06/06/2023	Monthly Meeting 07/11/2023	Scholarship Dinner 08/01/23	Monthly Meeting 09/05/23

Directory

Dick Moecia is co-chairing a Digital Directory for all club members with help from Mike Betro, Mike Sopczak and Mike Mascioli. If we haven't captured your photo for the directory yet, please attend the next meeting so that a picture can be taken or send one to rmoecia@gmail.com. Also, an information sheet is needed so that we can display your occupation, hobbies, interests and contact information. Click here for the information sheet or attend the next meeting for a hard copy. You may view the progress of the directory by clicking the above members link, minutes link or by clicking here.

Reverse Raffle

Congratulations to the five winners last night who split the prize money at Unique Club's "Ray Sprankle Memorial Reverse Raffle". They were: AR, Luckino Foot & Ankle, Bill's Books & More, Little Learners and Suzanna Ginella. Pictured here are two of the winners: Alyssa Rice and Suzanna Ginella. Thanks Mark and Adam Mahon, Ray Sprankle and their spouses who conducted this very successful event and for the 100 guests who supported our fund raiser. Also, thanks to Tozzi's on 12th Street for their hospitality, delicious food and great atmospere for this fun event.

 

New Meeting Locations

We are excited to announce that in addition to Tozzi's and LaPizzaria, we shall have meetings at Lucia's and Michael D's in 2023. As soon as all meeting dates are confirmed with the restaurants, specific meeting dates and locations shall be posted on our Calendar Page.

Coppe di Fortuna Fund Raiser

The club has developed a new and exciting way to raise funds for the the club. Have you heard of "Queen of Hearts" game played at local bars and restaurants? Well, why not the Italian Version called "Coppe di Fortuna". We had our first round at our September meeting. There was no winner so the pot increases for our next meeting. Click here to view the rules. Hurry before you miss out on your opportunity to win. Join us at Arrowhead and be the next Coppe di Fortuna winner.

Max Wachtel Passes

I am saddend to report our dear friend and Unique Club Member, Max Wachtel (left), passed away around midnight on Friday (8/26/22). Max was an amazing man and provided so much historical knowledge for our club. Max never missed more than a couple meetings over the ten years that I knew him. Max was always there with his friend Carl Pandola (right) at the front door collecting dinner dues as he rushed over to give the money to our treasurer when the meeting started.

At our Scholarship Dinner, I asked Max if he missed his buddy, Carl, who passed on July 16. A teary eyed Max said he was his best friend. In seeing Max at the hospital on Friday, unable to move, open his eyes or speak legibly, I honestly feel Max didn't want to be alive if like that and was ready to go. God bless Max and Carl, together again. They were so good for our club. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Max, his buddy Carl and their families!

Meet the Scholarship Recipients

Scholarships were awarded to several college-bound students at our annual Unique Club Scholarship Dinner on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. The event was held at beautiful Arrowhead Golf & Event Center. The food was incredible and members and guests were treated like royalty by Arrowhead's staff. The resume's of Scholarship recipients was mind-boggling as one recent high school graduate had a gpa in excess of 5!

Unfortunately, two recipients were unable to attend because of illness. They are Mr. Michael P. Watters and Ms. Riley S. Williams. Mr. Watters received the Medical Doctor Scholarship Award in Memory of Dr. James Pagano and Dr. John A. DeVito. He graduate from Central Catholic High School and will be studying Biomedical Engineering at The Ohio State University. Ms. Williams received The Unique Club Members Scholarship Award in Honor of all Unique Club Members. She graduated from Jackson High School and will be studying Marine Science with a Minor in Spanish at Coastal Carolina University. Click here to view photos of last night's Scholarsip recipients.