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“LA VOCE D’ ABRUZZO” April 2015 Volume 9, Issue 4 A Publication of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 1 - 26, 2015 ANNUAL DINNER GALA HIGHLIGHTS Italian Film Festival MEMBER OF YEAR PRESENTATION (See Pg. 8) The Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan held its annual gala at the San Marino Club on April 9, 2015: Gen. Membership Mtg. March 7, 2015. Approximately 250 members and guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and each IACL—7:00 PM other’s company. They sampled a variety of cookies baked by the members and danced to the music of Eclipse. April 15, 2015: Frank Serraiocco, emcee for the evening, introduced the GALA committee and thanked FADM Board Meeting everyone for coming. The “Cime d’Abruzzo”, Lucio D’Aloisio, Maria Cicchini and Roberto IACS—7:00 PM Cicchelli began the festivities with the American, and Italian national anthems. Prior to din- May 1, 2015: ner, Frank introduced Father Andrew Kowalczyk, Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco who was Abruzzo and Molise joined by Monsignor Josef Dabrowski, Bishop of the Michaelite Order, in saying grace. Regional Dinner—IACS One of the highlights of the annual gala is the announcement of the Member of the Year Award recipient. The award is based on nominations by the membership, voted on by the May 7, 2015: Gen Mbrshp Meeting Board of Directors. Elio Ripari has been involved with the FADM since he and his wife IACS—7:00 PM joined. From baking cookies, to taking photos of the events, Elio is always there to help. He is there with the FADM float for the Columbus Day Parade to setting up tables for the Pic- May 22, 2015: nic, he is truly a dedicated member. “I am grateful to the FADM membership and Board for Columbus Day Pageant this recognition and for the friends I have made in this wonderful organization” said Elio. “It IACS – 6:00 PM has truly become like a family to me.” May 25, 2015 Memorial Day Parade/ Picnic—10:00 AM Additional pictures on Page 9. May 31. 2015 FADM Scholarship Deadline June 2-5, 2015: Festa della Repubblica FADM Giovani: Francesco Bocce Ball Tournament Serraiocco Alyssa Vanderziel, June 7, 2015: Damiano Alloggia, Gianfranco Festa della Repubblica D’Aristotile, Stefano Ranalli IACS—2:00 PM Enzo Paglia with Member of Year Steven and Lola Serraiocco June 9,10, 2015 Elio Ripari Gina and Frank Serraiocco CRAM Conference TBD DID YOU KNOW?!!! June 16, 2015: 1. The ancient Romans believed that the health and welfare of the people changed every Abruzzese Memorial Mass seven years. Therefore, what superstition, started and spread by the ancient Romans, Holy Family Church 11:00 AM could bring seven years of bad luck?. June 18, 2013: 2. Italian physicist Giovanni Caselli invented the pantelegraph, considered the first working FADM Board Meeting telegraph for graphics, and placed this machine in operation between Paris and Marseille IACS—6:30 PM in 1856. What early communication machine did he invent? Answers on Pages 3 MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Thursday, April 9, 2015. The General membership meeting will take place at the Italian American Club of Livonia: 39200 5 Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 at 7 p.m. Dinner is optional, beginning at 6 p.m. Transportation will be provided, providing that we get enough people to sign up (a min. of 25 people needed to book this bus), please contact Clarice Squillace at 586-381-3700 BEFORE April 8th to reserve your seat on the bus . A fee of $5.00 per person is required IN ADVANCE. OOPS, CORNER: We are revising our Birthday and anniversary database. If your Birthday or Anniversary is not listed, we do not have it on file. Please email me or call me and I will add it to our database. Enzo Paglia 248-656-5052 or email at [email protected] . MEMBERSHIP: All memberships are valid for one year starting January 1 and ending December 31. If you have friends who would like to join, have them call our membership chairman or give us their name and address for a follow up mailing to invite them to join. Remember, we have also started the “Friends of Abruzzo” program where non-Abruzzesi can join and enjoy some of the benefits of membership. If you have any questions or need further infor- mation, please call Susan DuBois-Reetz at 586-293-6507. See page 9 for renewal form. STEWARDHIP: Federation activities are fun, entertaining, and cultural. We look forward to enjoying the fellowship and, what else, the food everyone prepares for our fabulous potlucks and get togethers. We enjoy the videos, the music and the stories and histories of our family trees and ancestral homes in Italy. The events seem to flow together effortlessly. This is true because of the members who have joined in and become part of a committee to put an event together. Joining a committee is fun and rewarding. When you have the power of many the tasks are minor and the job is done with ease. When you renew your Membership for 2015 be sure to indicate which committee you are interested in and your phone number. The Chairman of the committee will call you for meetings. Remember, we can do more, we can do much, and we can do much more. All we need is everyone to do his or her part. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR ITALIAN CLASSES: The FADM is again proud to sponsor our “tuition Reimbursement Program” for members’ children under 18 years of age who successfully com- plete the requirements of the classes. The family must be in good standing for a one year period before they qualify for the program. 2015 ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL USA April 1 –26, 2015. Come join us for the 11th edition of the Italian Film Festival USA. The FADM is a proud sponsor the this event and has been since it was begun in the Detroit Metro Area. Enjoy contemporary award winning films, meet and mingle with Italian film directors, and have a won- derful experience. Be a part of this cinematic adventure along with thousands of people in other participating major cities like Boulder, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Memphis, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. All films will be shown in original language with English subtitles. See page 8 for more details. COMITES ELECTION: April 17, 2015: If you are an Italian citizen who is registered with AIRE, you had until March 17 to submit a request for ballot. The election is scheduled for April 17, 2015. FADM CASINO TRIP: Saturday, April 25, 2015: Come along for the fun and fellowship of a bus ride to Firekeepers Casino. Bus departs from the Italian American Cultural Center and returns there the same night. Cost is $30 with lunch ticket and chip credit worth $25.00. Contact Clarice Squillace at 586-381-3700. BOCCE TOURNAMENT June 2 –5 : Registration for the Festa della Repubblica Bocce Tournament. Team Abruzzo will defend their title from last years tournament. For more information, contact Antonio Di Giorgio at 586-286-3247. IACS REGIONAL DINNER—ABRUZZO AND MOLISE: May 1, 2015: The IACS first Regional Dinner event featuring the food of Abruzzo and Molise. Aaron Caruso will be performing. Cost is $25.00. SECINARESE CLUB May 9, 2015—Wine Tasting, for more information contact Douglas Simone [email protected] MISS ABRUZZESE AND JR. MISS ABRUZZESE PAGEANT: May 22, 2015: Annual Columbus Day Queen Pageant. Come join the activities and show our support at the IACS beginning at 6:00 PM as our Miss Abruzzese and Miss Abruzzese Jr. will compete for the coveted title. Let’s show the world the beauty, talent and poise of our Abruzzese Young Ladies. Look at page 9 for this years winners with their biography. Contact Pam Vanderziel (Pageant coordinator ) at 586-945-5570 for additional information and guidelines. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND PICNIC: May 25, 2014: Join us in celebrating our tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces and the veterans who help keep us free. We will be walking with our float and banners and our cycling club. All are welcome to our after-parade potluck picnic at Dodge Park. Call Sergio Paglia for information and reservations for riding at 586-759-3114. FADM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The deadline for scholarship application submission is May 31, 2015. The scholarship application can be downloaded from the FADM website http://fedabruzzo.org., or contact Sandy Tornberg to request an application: [email protected], or 586-907-6631. Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: 2015 APRIL MAY JUNE ============================ ========================= ========================== 04/01: Michele Centi 05/01: Roberto Cicchelli 06/01: Lucio D’Aloisio Oops! 04/03: Francesco Corona 05/03: Clementina Gallucci 06/01: Olivia Ruvolo If we missed your Birthday, 04/03: Carlo DiVirgilio 05/04: Louie Palmieri 06/02: Olivia Paglia-Wright Anniversary or other No- 04/03: Giuseppe Pelini 05/05: Luigi Facchini 06/02: Rina Gianfermi—Elia tice, please contact: Enzo 04/04: Mary DiBernardo 05/10: Rob D’Orazio 06/02: Austin Serraiocco Paglia 248-656-5052 or 04/07: Ann Jones 05/14: Alexa Volpe 06/03: George Marchese [email protected]. 04/14: Denis Couture 05/14: Luigi Bucciatelli 06/04: Raffelle Baldassaro We will post in next news- 04/16: Linda D’Orazio 05/14: John Gildersleeve 06/06: Deborah Paglia letter. 04/17: Jean Marie Garvey 05/15: Rose Malinchak 06/07: Bruno Guido 04/17: Berardina D’Onofrio 05/15: Claudia Volpe 06/08: Elizabeth Chiaravalli 04/19: Mia Simone 05/16: William Duffield 06/09: Diane Marchese 04/24: Mary Lou Buccherri 05/16: Paul Militello 06/10: Frances DeCesare 04/25: Patricia Burchi 05/17: Enzo Paglia 06/11: Samantha Tornberg 04/26: Frank DeLuca 05/18: Danielle Maenza 06/12: Eleanor Bernabei 04/27: Angela Bucciarelli 05/18: Lillian Pomponio 06/13: Lina Ruvolo 04/27: Pauline Parafinowicz 05/21: Carlie Ann Coccia 06/13: Marsha Serraiocco 05/21: Gloria Perry 06/14: Marcella Corona 05/22: Michael Morgan 06/14: Americo Lopo 05/23: Geraldine Capicchioni 06/15: Claudia Volpe 05/23: Adrianne Paglia 06/15: Tony Serraiocco 05/23: Anthony Wright 06/16: Alicia Chiaravalli 05/24: Dante Gallucci 06/17: Tonino Corsetti 05/24: Victorio Serraiocco 06/18: Antoinette Delvillano 05/29: Sharon Fiori 06/19: Linda Cavaliere Members in 05/29: Arnold Malinchak 06/21: Marcella Paglia Uniform 05/30: Alina Salvati 06/27: Giuseppina Medoro Army 06/29: Nick Salvati Jr.