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Fall 2022 Membership Update

Voting is the language of democracy and is at the core of what it means to be an American. As the daily mailings and incessant TV ads won’t let us forget, early voting for federal & state elections have begun with Election Day on November 8th. Importantly, November is also the time each year to elect candidates for our HBC Board. Absentee voting is in progress now with in-person voting happening November 13th from 2-6 PM.


Your board members not only set direction for the Club, they are also critical to the day-to-day operations. Casting a thoughtful vote is important. We are a mature business of approximately 700 members with bocce courts, full kitchen and bar generating substantial income each year. We need board members with the experience, skills, and time to run and improve this diverse business. We need leaders who will not just attend monthly board meetings, but ones that will lead events, leverage community relationships, and recruit the support of our broader membership. Please carefully consider who is best equipped to meet these requirements when making your vote.


I am so proud of our Club and it's an honor to serve as your president. 



Tom Holleman

Vote in the HBC Elections

The HBC will hold elections for several Board positions in November, click on the names to read the candidate statement:

  1. Frank Bacci
  2. Nicole Bock (Biondi)
  3. Nancy Biondi Bock
  4. Kyle Kuebler
  5. Amy Lazzaretti
  6. Frank Lomoro
  7. Peter Pieracci

Voting

Voters have several options to submit their ballots.

  1. Email to hbcvote@gmail.com. DeeDee Niebling is our election supervisor and is the only one that has access to this email account.
  2. Postal mail to the Highwood Bocce Club at 440 Bank Lane, Highwood IL 60040, ATTN: Election Supervisor.
  3. In person voting on Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Club. 


Absentee ballots sent via mail or email must include printed name and signature. Signatures will be removed by the Election Supervisor prior to being counted and seen by others. All absentee ballots must be received by Saturday, November 12th.

Upcoming Member Events

2022 Member Dinner & Club Championship

On Friday November 11th entertainer Bonnie Bridges will be making a return visit. The evening will also feature a fantastic pasta dinner. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes four pastas and is $25 per person. RSVP to Bruce Bertucci at (847) 910-9011 or buzzybaby246@msn.com.


That same evening the Men's and Women's Club championship will take place on Friday, November 11 with a 7 p.m. start time. Miles Russell will play Todd Mikell and Lauren McDermott will play Vanessa Garippo. 


Come for the Members' dinner with Bonnie Bridges and stay for some excellent bocce!

Fall Events Calendar

We have a busy fall calendar with many events and activities, but here's an overview:

November

11 6:30 p.m. | Entertainer Bonnie Bridges and Member Dinner

7:00 p.m. Club Championship

13 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | In-person voting for HBC elections

December

3 Mixed Bocce Tournament

9 Christmas Dinner

11 Children's Christmas Party

31 7:00pm | New Year's Eve Gala Dinner

Club News and Announcements

HBC Players Represent USA in World Championship

Saturday, October 29th, Amy Lazzaretti and Miles Russell traveled to Mersin, Turkey, represent the United States in the World Bocce Championship. The competition runs from November 1-5, and hosts 46 teams from 35 countries.


"We are overwhelmed with the outpouring of support and generosity of our bocce and Highwood community. We are so very appreciative and hope to make you proud," said Miles. 


Amy carried the American flag in the opening ceremonies. Watch the HBC Facebook page for more information.

The Highwood Bocce Club is looking for a charismatic individual to add to our great bartending team. Friendliness and reliability are important for any applicant. Past bartending experience is highly desirable but not required. This is a great opportunity for retirees looking for some extra income and to provide an important contribution to our beloved Club.

If you have interest or questions, please contact Tom Holleman at (847) 867-3470 or Lenny Innocenzi at (847) 848-0301.

October 2v2 Tourney Winners

Congratulations to Alex Gara and Andy Zimmerman as winners of the October 17th 2v2 tournament! Outlasting 16 other teams and defeating Danko Dykyj and Julian Batula in the championship. Third place winners were Frank DeLuca & Anthony LaBarbera; Lio Giannotti & Robert Bertoncini.


Special thanks to Danko Dykyj and Lio Giannotti for organizing and running the tournament. Thanks to Donna Pieracci and her staff for feeding all participants and to the bartenders and to Paola Perrelli, Gordon Gruenes and Tom Pignatari for volunteering their time and helping to run the tournament. 

Danny Cervac Wins Gold

On Sunday, October 2, 2022, Danny Cervac won Gold in Special Olympics Bocce in McHenry, IL. Gold medal winners are eligible to advance to state championship held at the Summer Games held in Normal in June. Congrats Danny, you are a champion! Several of Highwood's bocce players were out there to support Danny and the other Olympians.

League Updates

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday night winter leagues are all beginning the first two weeks of November (leagues are full).


The next new league will be the Mixed Tuesday league starting in January. We will provide more details for that league closer to the end of year.

Click here for the Calendar
Club Events Calendar Online
A comprehensive club calendar showing all member events and league dates is now available on the website. The calendar also shows when private events are scheduled so members can understand court and club availability.

Operating Hours

All members have access to the

Club via their key fob from

6 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week.


Bar Hours

The bar welcomes members from 6:30 p.m. to closing (usually between 10-12 p.m.) Monday - Saturday, Sunday hours 12-6 p.m.

Stay Up-to-Date

The bulletin board in the cardroom and the digital display in the court area are updated regularly with membership, financial, memorial, and business information. 3Q 2022 financials as well as updated membership numbers were just added at the end of October.

Plan Your Event
The Club is a great place to host a party with excellent food, reasonable rates, and attentive service. The Banquet Room has recently been repainted and is ready to welcome your group.
Donna Pieracci is the primary point of contact for booking parties. She and her staff handle all aspects of party planning, menu selection,
set-up, etc.
Contact Donna at 847-946-7838 or dmpieracci16@gmail.com.
New Members Welcomed

The Club recently welcomed the following new members:

Carla Bellegante

Rich Carroll

Frank Caringello

Deborah Davis

Jeff Giegold

Jon Graff

Annette Nault

Libby Previti

Jeffrey Schmidt

Alesandro Tenuta


In Memoriam

The Club honors the memories of our members and their loved ones. The bulletin board in the card room has space to place memorial cards, and news of a loss can be shared with Peter Pieracci who will share the information with our members.

Kathy Lunardi

Dorothy Cioni

Officers
President
Tom Holleman
Vice President
 Peter Pieracci
Treasurer
Heidi Peddle
Recording Secretary
Tim Tolari
Trustees
Frank Bacci
Tony Biondi
Bruce Bertucci
Paolo Giannetti
Lenny Innocenzi
Mary Ann Pedersen
Miles Russell
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