March 2026 Luncheon: Gary Morgan, Actor, Director, Producer, Author

Gary D. Morgan, actor, director, producer, author

Gary Morgan

      Gary Morgan, who chronicled the life of New York raconteur Vinny Vella, will be the guest speaker at the Men’s Newcomers Club luncheon Thursday, Mar. 19, 11:30 a.m., at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Bill Melton Road.

      Gary Morgan thrived as an actor, director, producer, adjunct college professor, reporter, social worker/therapist and New York City civil servant. He received a master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University.

      Gary will share the many adventures and misadventures of actor Vinny Vella, whom he chronicles in his book Who’s Better Than You! Vinny Vella Life Stories.

      Gary gathered the many adventures of Vinny after sitting down with him at La Mela Ristorante on Mulberry Street in Little Italy. Vinny Vella appeared in more than 100 movies, TV episodes, and commercials. Best known for his role as Artie Piscano in Martin Scorsese’s Casino, Vinny saw it all and delighted in telling everyone he encountered about his life, escapades, and relationships with Frank Sinatra, wise guys, actors, and other celebrities.

      There will be a social half-hour beginning at 11:30 a.m.  At noon there will be a buffet lunch.  Our luncheons are open to members who may also register one male guest, and to non-member males who are considering joining the club.

      To register for the meeting, click on the register box below. The Club has a capacity of 120 for lunch.  Once registrations have reached that limit, a waiting list will be maintained.

      Cost to attend the golf club luncheon is $25 which can be paid by credit card when registering (click “Pay online”), or by clicking on “Invoice me” and sending a check to MNC PO Box 16291, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 to arrive by Mar. 14. Registrations not paid by then will be cancelled to make room for waitlisted members.