Alpha Phi Delta Brooklyn Alumni Club

Some of the over 240 attendees gather prior to the Saturday night awards dinner. The BAC was well represented at this year's convention. The Anasatasio, Fiore, Parmegiani, Iacovelli, Narciso, Gemelli, Palamarik and Preite families along with Mike Manniello and Pete Gaudiuso were all there. Check out the 2010 Convention album for plenty of photos.

The BAC contingent poses after leading the APD Legends to a 9-8 victory over the undergrads at this year's Summer Convention. Over 240 attended the Convention at Split Rock Resort in the Pocono's. Pictured are Ralph Preite and son, Thomas, Mike Manniello, Mike Iacovelli and sons, Marc and Adam, Pete Gaudiuso, Charlie Fiore and sons, Michael and William, Rick Trieste, John Palamarik and son Ryan and Gene Gemelli.

BAC brothers, family and friends gathered at the home of Joe & Janet Caldarella to hold the draft for our 21st season of Fantasy Baseball. It is consistently one of our most entertaining gatherings. Pictured are seated L-R: Mike Iacovelli, Bobby Cucco, Joe Caldarella, the defending champion team of Greg Caldarella and Chris LaBarbera, Tony Amato, Tony's brother-in-law Tony, William Fiore and Charlie Fiore. Standing: Ed Urena, Mike Manniello, John Loddo, John Bruno, Len Plantemoli, Pete Gaudiuso and Joe Narciso.

With Doug Awn back in town visiting from North Carolina, Theta Beta brothers had another reunion at our usual gathering spot Connolly's in midtown. 12 brothers enjoyed an evening of stories old and new. In the photo from left to right Emil Coscarelli, Mike Ceciliani, John Palamarik, Doug Awn, Keith Love, Mike Iacovelli, Tony Pizzino, Pete Gaudiuso, Andrew Taddei, Charlie Fiore and Matt Cioffi. In attendance earlier but not pictured were Bryan Grimaldi and Leo Parmegiani. Check back for info on the next reunion scheduled for late Summer/Early Fall!

Some of the BAC brothers in attendance at the NYC District Christmas Dance. From left Charlie Fiore, Mike Manniello, Tony Pizzino, Ralph Priete, Mike Iacovelli, Don Ferone, Pete Gaudiuso and Gene Gemelli.

Over 30 brothers, family and friends took part in the annual golf outing that was co-sponsored this year with the New York Alumni Club at Silver Lake Golf Club in Staten Island. We were blessed with a spectacular end of summer day and raised over $2,600 for the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation!

BAC brothers and wives enjoying themselves at the 2008 NYC District Christmas Dance

A group of Theta Beta alumni ranging from induction year 1973-1990 reunited at Connolly's Pub for a wonderful evening of food, drink and nostalgia! This has been an anuual tradition since 2001 and we hope to have the next one in the Spring of 2008 be bigger and better. Pictured from left to right: John Palamarik '84, Pete Gaudiuso '82, Mike Manniello '83, Carl Gargiulo '75, Neil Anastasio '73, Jeff Uliano '76, Tony Zumbo '90, Ozzie Gonzales '77, Frank Polverino '86, Gene Gemelli '80, Mike Iacovelli '81, Tom Modica '75, Charlie Fiore '73, Fred DeCicco '78.

For more pictures, click on BAC/Team Photos and open the Theta Beta Reunion 2007! Photo Album!

For the 3rd consecutive year, a group of BAC brothers, wives and family met in the Theatre District for a Sunday Brunch followed by a matinee performance of a top Broadway show. This year we met at the South Side Cafe right across the street from the theatre for an "Italian Style" brunch. We then took in the next-to-last performance of Mauritius, a captivating drama with an outstanding cast at the top of their game. Our group posed outside the theatre following the performance. Ronnie Manniello, .. Passinisi, Pete Gaudiuso, Nancy Parmegiani, Mike Manniello, Jr., Sal Passinisi, Mike Manniello, Leo Parmegiani, Joe and Janet Caldarella, Zeke and Terri Parmegiani

7 brothers from the Pittsburgh Alumni Club made a road trip to our area. First stop Yankee Stadium where they joined some New York Area brothers for a Yankees-Pirates game. On Day 2 some of the group joined Charlie Fiore, Mike Iacovelli and Pete Gaudiuso for a day of golf at the Royce Brook GC in NJ. The rest bravely ventured back to the Stadium to sit with the Bleacher Creatures for game 2 of the series. Though the Yankees won both games, the PAC guys had a great time and we are planning to go on the road with them next year to catch a ball game somewhere else in the US. A pdf file of the trip with photos and commentary can be found in the Newsletters/Documents section on the left.

For the second year in a row a group of us took part in a Brunch and Broadway event. The afternoon started with brunch at the Playwright Tavern and was followed by a matinee performance of the Tony nominated musical "The Wedding Singer". Here's our group outside the theater following the performance.

17 brother, friends and family took part in our annual golf outing at La Tourette Golf Club in Staten Island. We posed for this group shot at the 1st tee.

Over 160 attended this year's Summer Convention in Hershey, PA including 72 brothers. The largest attendance in 20 years! I can't overstate how great a time it was for everyone, young and old. More details will be in the next newsletter. For the time being you can look at the 2006 Convention photo album. Next year's convention is booked for The Chateau in Tannersville, PA in the Poconos. Check out www.chateauresort.com and start making plans for next year now. We haven't had 200 at a convention since 1979 and that's the goal for next year. The BAC softball team will be celebrating its 30th anniversary and we plan to have some festivities at next year's convention.

Yankees welcome message to the club captured on film!

Plenty of Tickets Available for the Yankees vs Devil Rays game on Saturday July 29 @ 4:05PM. The tickets are in the Loge box in left field and cost $50. Please contact Zeke Parmegiani 718 761-4282 TRPARM@aol.com for tickets.

A small group of Theta Beta alumni gathered at the Beer Bar in Grand Central Terminal for a reunion. Pictured from R to L: Sam Khoury, Bryan Grimaldi, Pete Gaudiuso, Tony Zumbo, Joe Logozzo and Anthony Buffalano

15 BAC brothers and families went to see a matinee performance of the Tony Award winning Best Musical Spamalot! On an unusally mild November day, the group first met for brunch at the nearby Chelsea Grill and then made their way to the the theatre where, someone who shall remain nameless losing their tickets aside, they were thouroughly entertained! The BAC theatergoers pictured are from left at various heights The Nameless One, Sofia Narciso, Mike Manniello and Mike Jr., Pete Gaudiuso, Len Plantemoli, Suzanne Awn, Joe and Janet Caldarella, Doug Awn, Terri and Zeke Parmegiani, Dominique Iacovelli, Mike Iacovelli and Samantha Narciso. You will find a few more photos from the day in the Photo Album Section.

Brothers in attendance at Pegasus: Charlie Fiore, Garry Kosteck (joining us from the North Jersey Alumni Club), John Palamarik, Frank Marino, Pete Gaudiuso, Gene Gemelli, Zeke Parmegiani, Joe Caldarella, Joe Narciso, Mike Iacovelli, Leo Parmegiani, Doug Awn, Mike Manniello and kneeling in front, Ralph Parmegiani, the event organizer.

For the 3rd consecutive year, a large group (27) of BAC brothers and families got together at the Pegasus Restaurant in the Meadowlands racetrack for an evening of dining & wagering. Though the rain forced many horses to be scratched and the Yankees were in the process of losing game 3 of the ALDS, we all had a great time. Plus, we got to see the Red Sox eliminated! The 3rd race of the evening was named after our group and Mike and Ronnie Manniello and Leo and Nancy Parmegiani were in the winners circle to present the winning jockey with the BAC cup! Above is a picture of the better halves in attendance. Standing from left: Ronnie Manniello, Rosaria Iacovelli, Suzanne Awn, Lisa Marino, Terri Parmegiani, Janet Caldarella, Jenna Caldarella and Gail Fiore. Kneeling are Caroline Fiore, Gina Gemelli and Nancy Parmegiani.

We will once again get together for a Night at the Races! The evening includes an excellent all-nite buffet, convenient access to betting windows and one of the races will be named for the club, after which some of us will get to present the trophy to the winning jockey. The cost is $60pp and we have 30 reservations. If you would like to attend, please send a check to:

Ralph Parmegiani
31 Brook Road
New Providence, NJ 07974

Join us for our only Pool Party of the year at the home of Ralph and Terri Parmegiani 106 Dawson Circle Staten Island. Should start around 1:00. Directions can be found in the directions section on the left.

We have 40 tickets for our annual trip to the Home of Champions. On July 9, the current Yankees play the Indians @ 4:00. The Old Timer's festivities begin @ 2:00. Everyone in attendance will receive a commemorative pin. If you would like tickets, contact Zeke Parmegiani 718 761-4282 (TRPARM@aol.com) or Pete Gaudiuso 914 525-9530 (pgaudiuso@msn.com) Tickets are $20.

On the heels of the resounding success in Baltimore, the Summer 2005 Convention has been booked and it has something for everyone! We will be at the Harrisburg Hershey Holiday Inn from August 4th through 7th, 2005 (Thurs through Sunday, though people come and go any day).

Here is some information:

1. Room rate is $135 plus tax (free parking this year). Reserve early!
   
2. Check out the hotel at http://www.stayholiday.com/ or call them directly at 1-717-469-0661.
   
3. Free hospitality room all three nights.
   
4. Saturday Taste of Italy banquet dinner ($40 adult $30child).
   
5. The Hotel has two pools - one indoor and one outdoor plus health club, sauna and Jacuzzi. Two restaurants. Live entertainment nightly in the nightclub.
   
6. Thursday night get-together upon arrival.
   
7. Friday plans are to go to Hershey Park as a group for those interested.
   
8. A golf outing will be planned for Saturday.
   
   

Book early and let us know you booked so we can build up the attendee list. The more that go the more fun it is for all! Currently booked as of April, 2005:

• John Russo and family
  
• Mike Iacovelli and family
  
• Charlie Fiore and family
  
• Joe Narciso's family (Joe, we're not sure about)
  
• Neil Anastasio and family
  
• Pete Gaudiuso

A group of BAC alumni from Theta Beta Chapter (NYU) in the 80's got together for their annual mid-town Manhattan reunion. The evening started at the very hip Whiskey Blue bar in the W hotel on Lexington and concluded at our regular table at China Moon restaurant. Pictured above are (l-r) Pete Gaudiuso, Joe Narciso, Tony Pizzino, John Palamarik, John Bruno, Dino Vitale and Frank Polverino

Braving frigid temperatures, 12 brothers got together at The Gamut for a fundraising social benefitting the newly created BAC Scholarship Fund. Leo Parmegiani got behind the bar to serve drinks and all his tips for the evening were donated to the fund. Making sure Leo was kept busy were Doug Awn, John Bruno, Rob DeMartini and his girlfriend Teresa, Charlie Fiore, Pete Gaudiuso, Bryan Grimaldi, Joe Logozzo, Joe Narciso, Ed Urena, Dino Vitale and Beta Omega brother Marco ?????. The usual complement of stories were shared, gift certificates were given out and we also found time to sit down for dinner. Hopefully this will be the first of many similar events.

Seeking to put rumors to rest and to fly in the face of his Manager Joe "You don't have a girlfriend" Caldarella, Rob De Martini hired a lovely young lady to accompany him to the evening's festivities. Making sure to eliminate even the smallest hint of impropriety, The Plumber prepped his "date" with various factoids, allowing her to give an air of familiarity with his life. He even went so far as to devise an elaborate scenario surrounding how they "met" and began dating. The brothers assembled were suspicous from the beginning, as not only was "Teresa" if that's her real name, lovely, well spoken, charming and clearly intellectually superior to Rob, though that's not difficult, but she also laughed at our lame jokes and stories. The jig was up however when "Teresa" was heard asking Rob himself, "Who the hell is Hondo?" Nice try, Plumber!

The BAC once again returned to the Pegasus restaurant at the Meadowlands racetrack for an evening of food, friends and wagers. Twenty-three club members and their families attended (Doug Awn, Leo Parmegiani, Frank Marino, Joe Caldarella, Pete Gaudiuso, Carl Gargiulo, Neil Anastasio, Ralphie Parmegiani, Zeke Parmegiani, Joe Narciso). Neil and Carl brought their daughters to the event. Trish and Liz Anastasio and Carla Gargiulo (played by Ralphie) awarded the prize to the winner of the third race which was sponsored by the club. Surprisingly, Leo did not bet as he said he doesn't need any more money. Neil was the big winner hitting a trifecta paying out over $250. He immediately donated the winnings to the APD Scholarship fund - or he spent it on liquor, I can't recall. Thanks to Ralphie for arranging this successful event again this year!

Group photo of the attendees at this summer's National Convention in Baltimore. Somewhere in there you'll find Charlie Fiore, Neil Anastasio, Mike Iacovelli, Rob DeMartini and Pete Gaudiuso

Well over 100 brothers, pledges family and friends marched in this year's Columbus Day Parade celebrating our Italian heritage! The BAC contingent of Victor Popolano, Emil Coscarelli, Ralph Preite, Mike Iacovelli, Rick Trieste and Pete Gaudiuso joined brothers from NYAC, NJAC, LHVAC and undergraduate entities as far away as Colorado! It was a truly great day for APD and we even got on TV for about 25 seconds! Please check out the photo album for more pictures.

Great job by Ralphie Parmegiani in organizing our golf outing at LaTourette Golf Club in Staten Island. Four foursomes enjoyed a beautiful day for golf. Those who turned out included Charlie Fiore, Neil Anastasio, Charles Garbarino, Bryan Grimaldi, John Bruno, Joe Logozzo, Doug Awn, Mike Iacovelli, Leo and Ralphie Parmegiani, Pete Gaudiuso and a surprise, last minute appearance by John Palamarik. It was great to see Charlie Garbarino after quite some time that included tours of the Middle East as a military physician. A highlight of the outing was Doug Awn's wife, Suzanne, somewhere in the back nine after enduring playing with Doug, Mike and myself, proclaiming in her Texan accent "Y'All are terrible!"

Ten brothers and family attended the annual Joe Narciso Table of the Gods Super Bowl Party. Fun and decadent eating for hours makes this annual event something to look forward to. It took John Palamarik one full year to send this photo in!

41 brothers, family and friends got together for an evening of great fun! The 2nd race of the evening was named after the club. Jenna Caldarella and John Anastasio presented the winning jockey with a trophy. We welcomed Villanova alum Seth Damergy to his first BAC event. There were some big winners in the group, though your club President went o-fer the evening. Many thanks to Ralph Parmegiani for organizing the event.

Brothers in attendance:

Tony Amato, Neil Anastasio, Joe Caldarella, Al Candela, Bobby Cucco, Seth Damergy, Charlie Fiore, Carl Gargiulo, Pete Gaudiuso, Gene Gemelli, Mike Iacovelli, Mike Manniello, Frank Marino, Leo Parmegiani and Zeke Parmegiani

Most of the kids (including Zeke) at the pool party. They range from Julianna attending her first to Ralphie attending his 27th or so! Greg Caldarella played an instrumental role in cleaning the pool. Just ask his mother!!!

Cute little Julianna Amato with her dad at her first ever BAC Pool Party.

Over 30 brothers and friends gathered on a beautiful late summer day to take part in the 2nd Annual BAC/NYAC Golf Outing at Silver Lake Golf Course in Staten Island. The outing raised money for the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation. There are many more photos from the day available in the BAC Team/Photos section.

On a beatiful Sunday afternoon, over 30 people attended the annual July Pool Party at the Caldarella's. The above photo of all those brave enough to enter the fierce pool waters after the heater blew.

Overweight brothers from 1975 to 1993 descended upon Connolly's in NYC for an after work get together/reunion. This is the third time this has been done over the past several years and it always seems like we just graduated a few weeks ago, and we act in public like we did also. But alas, with kids entering college (Demitrio Acot), kids in their last year (Carl Gargiulo), and kids in their early years (Carl & Neil), to kids in Diapers (Sherman Yu), and kids at heart (Pete Gadiotti, John Loddo), its clear a few years have passed!

We finally broke for home around 11 PM, drunk and vomit-stained with more memories for the next get together. One I must share is my little brother Mike Manniello --- "No, I never did that ... I don't remember that ... [wait 30 seconds] .. Oh yeah, I remember that now, I DID do that".

The annual BAC Holiday Santa Party was held at the home of Leo and Nancy Parmegiani. We enjoyed a very large spread of food, and the company of Pete & Grace Sparaco, along with many of the normal attendees and their kids. In addition and perhaps most importantly, we enjoyed a few games of BOCCE (does everyone know that Leo has a Bocce Court in his backyard)? Pictured are the fraternity's own Soprano's: Joe "Walnuts" Narciso, Leo "Sil" Parmegiani, Pete "T" Sparaco, Ralphie "Chrissy" Parmegiani, and Mike "Big Pussy" Iacovelli. Missing from the picture was Soprano's #1 fan, Ralph Preite.

The Legend of the Parmegiani Bocce Court was unmasked at the 2002 Holiday Party! Enjoying a series of games on the Red, White, and Green bordered Bocce court were the same Soprano look alikes from other photos of this same event! This is no longer a rumour, a legend, a mystery ... it is real, and you wish you were there to experience the thrill of Parmegiani Bocce!!

On Friday night, the BAC celebrated Founder's Day in NYC at Trattoria Napoli. Parmegiani's, Caldarella's, Iacovelli's, and Gaudiuso were in attendance. A bonus was that the parking garage across the street was a paltry $10!

Joining the Club's longstanding Fantasy Baseball League, 9 BAC brothers and 1 son met at Joe Caldarella's house for the Inagural APD BAC Legends Fantasy Football Draft. 12 teams in 3 divisions (Zeke, Charlie, Neil) will compete for the championship. Seated from L: Commissioner John Palamarik, Joe Caldarella, Rick Trieste and Mike Failla Standing from L: Todd Cusato, John Bruno, Pete Gaudiuso, Mike Iacovelli, Joe Narciso and Greg Caldarella. Tom Modica and Ed Urena took part remotely.