St Pat’s Class of 1971 Fellowship Group

Purpose:

The Purpose of the Fellowship Group is described in statements A thru D below.

Purpose Statements A & B will be the primary focus, especially during the first 12 – 18 months of operation.

A. Maintain connections/continue connecting with classmates

B. Distribute information about the passing of fellow classmates; offer condolences to the families of the deceased; and, be a potential source of support for classmates in need (e.g. mass cards for the sick)

C. Organize and/or Sponsor periodic virtual and in-person social get togethers for classmates. Consider in-person get togethers in cities and states other than Chicago and Illinois

D. Generate interest in participating in annual St Pats reunions with a particular focus on our 55th and 60th

Distribution of Fellowship Funds Policy

Costs brought to the Fellowship’s attention will fall into one of 3 categories:

1. Costs that Will Definitely Be Covered

2. Costs that Will Definitely Not Be Covered

3. Costs that the Steering Group Will Consider Covering

Costs that Will Definitely Be Covered include the costs of

Running/supporting the Fellowship: for example, the cost of hosting and maintaining the Shamrock71.com website

Offering emotional support to classmates in need, for example mass cards for the sick

Offering condolences to families of the deceased, for example sympathy cards and flowers

Costs that Will Definitely Not Be Covered include costs such as the cost of social events (e.g. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner get togethers; Sportsman’s Outings, etc)

Costs that the Steering Group Will Consider Covering include costs such as the cost of “supporting classmates in need”, mentoring select St Pats students, and providing financial assistance for select St Pats students

Fellowship News

COMING EVENTS FROM CHARLIE

3RD ANNUAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNER

WHEN: Thursday December 5th 6:00 PM (?)
Where: TOSCANA RESTAURANT

1859 W CENTRAL ROAD (NEW WILKE ROAD)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

PRICE: $50.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES

APPETIZERS, MULTIPLE DINNER CHOICES, AND DESERT

MENU: (Charlie to provide)

PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE, PLUS ONES, TO CHARLIE DIRECTLY BY EMAIL, TEXT, OR CALL 847.769.4547

THANK YOU TO THE FELLOWSHIP LETTER FROM TERRY MAJEWSKI

I want to take this opportunity to thank all my fellow members of St. Pat’s Class Of ‘71 Fellowship. Especially to the committee members Charlie Fiduccia, Dan Sleezer, Gary Didier, and Wally Narajowski for their rapid decision to advance funds to keep me from being evicted. The generous donations from Gary Knops, Ken Zygmunt, Tom Fahey, Joe Drozd, Wally, Dan, Charlie, and all the Fellowship members. The Council Of Jewish Elderly didn't use religion to prevent them from their generous donation. Thanks go out to Charlie's wife Karen for coming up with the idea of applying for Medicaid and referring me to Asbury Court Nursing Home. Last, but certainly not least to the tireless efforts of Admissions Director Joanna Gorski pushing things along and returning Charlie’s numerous and persistent phone calls in a timely manner. However, Charlie’s dogged approach made everyone aware that time was of the essence! To the administration and wonderful staff at Asbury Court I say Thank You! Thank You!! Thank You!!! For never again do I have to worry about my biggest fear of being homeless!

As a result of the above experience, I consider myself the “luckiest person in the whole wide world!”

May God bless everyone that made this miracle a reality!🙏

Very Sincerely,

Terry Majewski Class of 1971

Fellowship Events

SOCIAL EVENTS

SPORTSMAN EVENT

A good time was had by all! The weather was perfect, the camaraderie was great and the food was plentiful and delicious!!!

Attendees

Aldo Cardelli

John Baunuch

Basil Holoyda

Paul Krantz

Gary Knops

Frank Randazzo (Corky)

Mike Malartsik

Rick Lattanzio

John Vitto

Bob Bialis

Tom Fahey

Charlie Fiduccia

Bob Gagne

Dan Sleezer

Golf started out the day with two foursomes hitting the little white ball.

The Low Score Trophy went to Mike Malartsik, 1st time attendee, who also traveled the shortest distance from Lake Delavan. So he will be back next year to defend his title. He was pushed by both Paul Krantz and Tom Fahey who will definitely have Mike in their sites next year!

Discussion Items Throughout the Day

+ 'Sauce' or 'Gravy': Lot of discussion and entrenched opinions so I believe this controversy will follow us to our graves!

+ How to pronounce Bob Bialis' last name. I was pronouncing it like 'Cialis' but was wrong and was corrected. I believe it is 'Bye-Al-Lis' with the accent on the Al. How'd I do Bob??

+ How far Macon, Georgia (home of Basil Holoyda) is from Lauderdale Lakes versus Castle Rock, Colorado (home of Tom Fahey). I don't remember how this ended but a strong 'pat on the back' to both Basil and Tom for traveling to far to be with us!!!!

Charlie piloted the 'Minnow' for two trips out on the Lakes. On the first trip Aldo attempted to water-ski. I did not witness it, but I want to say he ended up skiing barefooted! And if there is no video that will be the official story from here on out.

Charlie had the music blasting on both trips with Barry White's 'Can't Enough of Your Love Baby' on the first trip and Four Seasons' 'Working My Way Back to You' on the second trip as he pushed off. I am just hoping the 'shuffle' feature was working on the IPod otherwise the songs would play over and over again.

There was no 'Focaccia War' this year as either Charlie bent his knee to John Vitto after previous 'Focaccia Wars' or Charlie was too busy. I can attest that Charlie was very, very busy. But I would promote future 'Focaccia Wars' as we are the benefactors of these wars!!

Unanimous agreement that the venison that John Baunach brought and prepared was excellent!!

Personal Opinions from this Writer

A thanks to the cooks/meal preparers Aldo, John Vitto and Charlie for the excellent and timely spreads for both Lunch and Dinner. You guys are the best! Abbondanza!!

A very, very special thanks to Charlie and Karen!! The amount of work that they do to ensure that we were welcome is beyond description.

"Your the Best, Charlie and Karen"!!!

Dan Sleezer

Greetings everyone,

It was a fun time the other day at the 3rd annual Sportmans Outing and would like to thank all who attended and especially those who participated in food and beverage services. A special thank you to our magnanimous host Charlie who always enables the fun and camaraderie of the day. Thanks also to wife Karen for the delicious pasta and meatballs and looking the other way during these affairs.

Dan , great job on the recap but if I may i’d like to address some ambiguities that you mentioned.

Macon Georgia to Chicago-800mi

Colorado Springs to Chicago- over 1000 mi

And let’s not forget Bob Gange from somewhere in Omaha !

Thank you guys for coming from so far away- always great to see ya.

As regards pasta-sauce …..

When Nonna or Mama rises at 5:30am to assemble the day’s ingredients , quickly mixes the dough for the day’s pasta , darts off to 7:am mass , returns to begin browning the pork neck bones , chunks of lean beef and pork & braciole then adds the tomato sauce to simmer , rolls out the dough and rolls the meatballs-

Four hours later we have the Gravy!!

When you go to Buffalo wild wings, order, ‘ boneless’ chicken wings and ask for extra honey mustard, blue cheese , or barbecue packets

That’s sauce !!!!

Re: water skiing - having been provided faulty equipment (ripped left foot binding) I still attempted and may have still gotten up had it not been for the unexpected, full throttle thrust of the minnow’s skipper!!!

I will attempt again next year and it may be as epic as the snake river canyon affair back in our day!!

Stay tuned for the announcement of what will be the third annual fun filled fig fest probably beginning of September.

Wishing happiness and good health to all.

Aldo

Hello Shamrocks, I had a great time. The food was unbelievable, the boat rides were peaceful, and the company was terrific. I won the other trophy and will bring it back next year and hopefully pass it on to someone else. I just delivered the pasta salad, my wife Anita made it. The limoncello was outstanding too! Thank you Charlie and Karen for having us!! Can't wait until next year.

Bob Bialias

It was a Great time with Great People!! Glad everyone enjoyed the venison. Thank you Charlie for hosting!!!

John Baunach