Testimonials
Unsolicited testimonials. ABOUT THE F.I.O.R.E. IN THEIR OWN WORDS…..
In a message dated 7/16/2008 9:51:37 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, charminchick@msn.com writes: I completely agree with everything Sam said. it was a wonderful day with great friends. I was thinking yesterday, that four years ago when all this started at the first meeting, how awe struck I was that you had all these great celebrity friends and how much fun we had at that very first meeting with Freddy Bell, Joey Villa, Sonny King, Rich Little & Pat Cooper to name a few. I want to personally thank you Nelson, for letting me be part of this great club and it has opened so many doors for me here in Las Vegas. The non club & the friendships of fellow Presidents has made my retirement wonderful here in Las Vegas, Thanks to you Pal.
Chick Hughes
Congratulations on another wonderful lunch, from FIORE. Everything was wonderful as always, the food, the orchestra, the competent special guest, our sheriff Joséph Lombardo, a strong candidate for Governor (Republican). And of course, to all members of Clube FIORE, which makes this environment pleasant.
Nelson, it is with great satisfaction that I have been working so that FIORE's long and beautiful history is recorded with honor. I am immensely grateful for the confidence in my work! I loved the surprise of receiving the award, thank you very much. See your satisfaction with each page created and my encouragement to do more each day. You can count on me.
Sandra Lucknphox Czeisler
Web Designer
I’m so proud to be a part of the FIORE CLUB. First we started by honoring our recent fallen soldiers tribute. Then the star spangle banner was sung. Then the pledge of allegiance. And finishing with the FIORE invocation. God bless this club and Nelson Sardelli for making it happen. A club that loves our country.
Semsija Samantha Kolari
Dear Nelson, In all of my years of playing Mrs. Claus, I have to tell you that the FIORE Christmas Party was the best I have ever attended! It was such a fun event with everything done to perfection.
I think everyone enjoyed the festive atmosphere, the great musical entertainment and the delicious food. You did your usual outstanding job of coordinating and hosting the program.
I told Santa to be extra good to you this year. I enjoyed seeing all of the great photos in the Las Vegas Tribune. Thank you again for inviting me to join the fun! Merry Christmas Nelson!
Cheers from the North Pole,
Patricia Lindberg
Mrs. Claus
Godfather,
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to deliver the blessing. It was an honor. As always it was great to see you & the rest of the group . I think Angelo is doing a great job with the club as well.
Thanks!
Paul Campanella
Thanks again for a wonderful Valentine’s Day event. Richard and Sydney H. loved it and want to join our non-club. Please add their email address to the non-club mailing list. See you next month.
Tom Saitta aka Tommasino
Dear Nelson,
Attached is my FAVORITE photo of all the WONDERFUL prints that were sent. I printed it out and haver it sitting at my desk.
Thank you for the very nice acknowledgement that afternoon about my being able to return to "Life".
I am dressed, as you know, in medical attire acknowledging my 2022 year in hospitals.
Pretty good costume, I'd say--but NOT as good as yours--it was PERFECT!
Happy Halloween!
KC Enzer
You’re an awesome and Respected HERO Nelson for putting the FIORE Together for going on 19 yrs and it will continue to Sparkle with you as The “President of President’s”
Paul Crupi
Nelson,
I am proud to be considered your friend. From the first time I met you, this great voice at the Bootlegger so many years ago, to all the fun times we’ve enjoyed you, Lorraine and the fun of F.I.O.R.E.
You are a great inspiration watching and trying to understand all the energy you still put into the fun, entertaining FIORE luncheons and parties. God Bless you.
Sincerely,
Angelo and Nancy Cassaro
What a great event, Nelson. The March 8 luncheon was a great success. The F.I.O.R.E. club is a very classy operation. You really know how to do it up right. I have a lot on my plate with running numerous businesses plus being an investor/trader, but I would be willing to give an hour here and there if you need some extra help with the club. I know you have mentioned in the past that there is a lot of work, and it is falling on the shoulders of a very few. Just let me know, and I will make an effort to help. Again, great job on the Mar. 8 event. What a great group, and great club. I am very proud to be associated with it.
James Hatland (First Lady Donave Stanley)
President
In a message dated 10/30/2010 Bob Shawhan writes: Good food, Great costumes & Entertainment Glad to be President.
Bob Shawhan
President
You have created a marvelous group. …. The meeting was thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining; reminded me of my old Rotary club days of yesteryears. Best Regards to you and your men!
Bob McCaffery
In a message dated 8/20/2008 6:29:52 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, atramont@cox.net writes: Hi Nelson, Real nice meeting. Nice people. Feels good to be a part of it.
Allan Tramont
In a message dated 7/16/2008 1:12:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, sam@melchionnesr.com writes:
Nelson, I want you to know that I felt virtually up in a cloud when I left your F.I.O.R.E. luncheon. It lasted all day….. light of heart yet my heart was filled. Never, in years, have I had such a welcome feeling of being-at-home. The company of you…… Artie….. Linda…….including your performances made my day………….. and being introduced to such a talent as Michaelina. I was awestruck having heard her and now I know more about her from the videos. The combination of the comraderie of all of you and all of your displays of talent left me emotionally rewarded having joined you all there. If having friends like all of you is being rich, I can now retire. I won’t be forgetting this day…. e Cent’anni,
Sam Melchionne.
Just a quick blast to say thanks for another fine outing with the non-club club FIORE on this most recent Thursday night. It is quite enjoyable to socialize with the many fine people in attendance. The food is very good, the entertainment is excellent, and the atmosphere is fun to be a part of. Wishing you Good Health and Continued Success as I look forward to the August gathering. Thanks.
Spike Measer
Thank you for having me I love you guys! Sincerely, Michele.
Michele Fiore
Nevada Assemblywoman
Wow, that is fantastic Nelson! A true testiment to you and the remaining original founders who built this non-organization from the first non-concept non-meeting at the Starbucks on Flamingo and Arville, to the old Greek Isle, to downtown, to now this. Too bad life and work get in the way from me joining the events, but I have extremely fond memories and truly enjoy watching it grow. Bravissimo!!
Merry Christmas to you and family my friend.
Matt Passalacqua
Nice of you to use the “royal WE” Nelson, but, for all purposes, ALL the credit goes to you.
To FIORE, you give your heart and your soul and it COMES THROUGH like it did yesterday.
No speaker, nothing in particular except roses and chocolate, and just LOOK at the turnout!
I’d say nothing short of spectacular!
Peter Anthony
Thanks!!!! What a great time I had. You guys are the MOST fun crowd in town!
Heidi Harris
In a message dated 11/14/2014 9:38:32 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, j.r.stanley@hotmail.com writes: Nelson Yesterdays luncheon was wonderful. I don’t know if you receive enough cudos from individual members. So here’s one from me. Thanks Joe P.S. could you please send me the name of your friend I would love to research his music. Thanks again
Joe R. Stanley.
Good Morning , Thank you for a wonderful time yesterday. Your FIORE event was just delightful and Gary and I are looking forward to the Halloween evening. Your special charm and wit are both entertaining and engaging. To bring laughter to so many, is a true gift! Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Nicole and Gary Duffel
Lovely event, one of nicest lunches I’ve enjoyed, nice that your daughter and Bill Jansen and Jim Marsh and oh so many were having a really good time, you added a lot to so many’s holiday week.
Mike (Michael Schaefer)
Nelson, Great Christmas party you put together today, good food,friendly people, and a lot of entertainment, and laughs.I look forward to the next gathering.
Sam Pizzo
Congrats…well done!!!. A nice fun filled time was had by all. The food was delicious. The IAC looked entertaining…and upbeat.
Another 5 star party my friend. Thanks to YOU. CV
Estther lynn
CV
In a message dated 12/13/2012 6:07:23 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, KWalther@aol.com writes:
……one of the BEST FIORE Luncheons ever……
Ken and Lena Walther
In a message dated November 9, 2012, Tom Saitta writes:
Nelson, I had a great time yesterday and regret not coming sooner. I will be there from now on and will bring my wife Alice. If I can ever help you with anything let me know. What a great job you do and what a great group of people.
Tom Saitta
HANK YOU. From the bottom of my heart thank you and the Bakies. You out did your self’s today I used my $50.00 winning today to purchase their book. Bought lunch and tickets for two and received a free book. What a country and what a club!!! President Richard Wellington
Richard Wellington
President
“Barbara and I enjoy attending the FIORE Luncheons a & Dinners. Great food and Great Camaraderie. There is always something funny going on, thank you. : ) And one never knows when an impromptu Burlesque Floor Show will happen : )”
Michael F. Breglia Barbara A. Breglia
E & R Imports
In a message dated 2/24/2010 3:24:43 P.M. paulcrupi@cox.net writes: NELSON——–WHAT YOU MADE HAPPEN IS TREMENDOUS AND MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF YOUR FIORE CLUB
Paul Crupi
Paul Crupi
In a message dated 2/22/2010 2:50:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, artist.tonydee@gmail.com writes:
I would be happy to join FIORE but I do not live in Las Vegas, I live near Atlantic City and I was suggesting to have a chapter of FIORE in Atlantic City. The only problem is that there would not be a Nelson Sardelli at that chapter.
Tony Dee
Artist New Jersey.
Loved the Amazing Mr Hughes presentation by Mr. McCaffery. In my younger days, I read everything “Hughes” that I could. One of my heroes. Here I am now in Vegas, with friends whom some have direct links to him and Mr Maheu. Looks like we all are still having a fortunate life. Ain’t that cool!! Thanks …FIORE Rules…
Bill Burlew
n a message dated 10/25/2009 8:02:58 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, shamrocklv@gmail.com writes: Great party, great photos. I loved the idea of the garlic rose…my compliments to whomever came up with that clever idea. Thank you for staying home from Italy and giving us all a great night to remember! Shirley and Roger Hagen
Shirley and Roger Hagen
In a message dated 8/14/2009 9:20:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jjfccpa@cox.net writes: All of the FIORE meetings are excellent and, most enjoyable Nelson…admired as to your wit, leadership and MCing of the affairs …you’re good at what you do and have the admiration and respect of the assembled – glad to be a President My best Your Pal.
John J Floods
In a message dated 6/12/2009 10:04:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, wsbcomm@earthlink.net writes: Nelson, Had a fun time yesterday. still, many thanks for allowing me into your president’s family circle. it warms my heart to be a part of it. thanks to you and crew for putting it all together.
Bill Burlew
In a message dated 2/22/2009 7:54:16 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, atramont@cox.net writes:
Hi Nelson, I always look forward to our meetings. As you find out more about the guys it becomes more interesting, and of course you are the glue that holds it together. It’s all good. Lets keep doing stuff.
Allan Tramont
My wife and I want to thank you and all involved in putting together the Valentine party. We had a great time and my wife enjoyed meeting some of the other couples. We look forward to the next couples party. To all, a super job, well done.
Mike and Laurie Rosetto
From January 15th, 2009: Nelson It is entirely my pleasure to belong to FIORE, a group that obviously cares about others. Besides, I don’t ever want to be on the bad side of that many Italians. Best, Mike Callahan, somewhere in New Jersey
Mike Callahan
NELSON, thank you for all the work you do putting his lunches together. I doubt if many people realize what you go through to do it. But I personally want to thank you and I really enjoyed seeing you and our friends today. I only ask you of one thing, keep me off of your obituary list. Again thank you for everything. Really enjoyed today. And it was such a pleasure to have the big bad sound.
Len Indelicato
The F.I.O.R.E. luncheon is the most unique, magical and fun loving sharing afternoon as only Nelson Sardelli can create with the help of his "personal wife" Lorriane.
June 16th was the first meeting after over a year.
The excitement began as you entered the IAC Showroom....There was a long stem Rose for every lady and candy for everyone, a full band playing on stage and Nelson, Lorraine and guests standing and some seated but all hugging and kissing. A caring scene.Then the eating, prizes given away, and things to bid on and the entertainment on and off stage. Nelson is The Show but he shares the stage with his great guest entertainers. My words cannot describe all that goes on. It is a must see.
Thank You to Nelson, Lorraine, the Band and all the Helping Hands that make it happen.....
Maxine Gaines
Thank you for inviting me to FIORE it was fun and look forward to enjoying more good times.
Vicki
If you want a taste of the old classy Vegas, this is the place to be…Nelson Sardelli, our fearless leader sets a tone of inclusiveness and camaraderie. It is a safe haven for celebrities to have some fun and enjoy a friendly lunch. You don’t have to be Italian or a celebrity, just be open to having fun.
I remember when I contacted Nelson to join up, he said “who do you know that I know”. I mentioned a couple of names he said “see you Thursday”.
Nelson is old school, a product of the sub generation of the Greatest Generation…the “silent generation” of which my parents were a member. They drive to add value, be unique and have unlimited energy. That’s the tone of the club set by our leader. You won’t see this anywhere in the world. It has to be Nelson Sardelli as leader and in Las Vegas or else it just isn’t the non-Club FIORE.
I’m glad I made the plunge…
Antonio J. Pereira
FIORE meetings are not mere get-togethers. Celebrating the joy of life, of friends and family, great food happens every time. Those with hair let it down. Those without, well, they do the same. And those are some special people.
Ranging from retired stars to active headliners they put all of that aside because they are among friends. Every man is a President. Every woman a First Lady. And they accept and welcome everyone who meets their, ahem, standards.
FIORE events end with smiling faces, happy hearts and a full belly all wrapped in the special love that has come all the way from Italy, or Brazil, or Pahrump... or us.
John Getter
NON CLUB CLUB FIORE . CLUB
Nelson Sardelli
Fun Italians Organizing Ridiculous Events