“La Voce D' Abruzzo”
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“LA VOCE D’ ABRUZZO” October 2014 Volume 10, Issue 9 A Publication of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan CALENDAR OF EVENTS EDUCATION AND CULTURE HIGHLIGHT THE October 7, 2014: FADM “FESTA ABRUZZESE—2014”. Gen. Mbrshp Meeting IACS—7:00 PM By Sandy Tornberg The Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan held its annual Festa Abruzzese on September 21 at the For- October 11, 2014: estré Banquet Center. After the members and guests had time to socialize and enjoy their dinner, Columbus Day Parade President Enzo Paglia opened the afternoon’s program by explaining the philosophy and importance Mt. Clemens, MI. of the FADM scholarship program. October 12, 2014: There are three parts to the program the first of which is reimbursement of tuition to member fami- Columbus Day Banquet lies whose children successfully complete Italian classes through the IACS, Dante Alighieri Society, or Mirage Banquet Center Italian American Club of Livonia. See Page 5. The second part is the FADM College Scholarship Program, which awards two $1,000 scholarships October 18, 2014: to students entering their freshman year, or in process of completing their undergraduate degree. FADM Giovani This year’s winners were Alexa Volpe and Robert Simone. Haunted House Event Robert Simone is the son of Marc and Christine Simone, and the grandson of FADM member Renata Simone. Robert is a 2014 graduate of Grosse Pointe North High School, where he was inducted into October 22, 2014: the Academic Hall of Fame with a GPA of 4.05. FADM Board Meeting TBD—7:00 PM The Cultural Exchange Fund is the third part of the FADM Scholarship Program. Funded by the Gagliano Aterno Club and FADM, and administered by Wayne State University, it assists students October 25, 2014: who participate in the Wayne in Abruzzo Program in Gagliano Aterno, in the province of L’Aquila, Halloween Pumpkin during the summer. This year FADM scholarships were awarded to Amanda Burgos, Samantha Carving—IACS 11:00 PM Zalewski and Emily Pastor. After the scholarships were awarded, the talented Aaron Caruso, accompanied by Jackie Lewis Cole, November 4, 2014: entertained the audience with selections by Abruzzese composer Francesco Paolo Tosti. Tosti was Gen. Mbrshp Meeting born in Ortona (Chieti) on April 9, 1846 and died in Rome on December 2, 1916. He is remembered IACS—7:00 PM for his light, expressive songs, which are characterized by natural, singable melodies and sweet senti- Lasagna Competition mentality. Tosti is also known for his editions of Italian folk songs entitled "Canti popolari Abruzzesi".It Election Night was a memorable afternoon of food, education, music, and fun. November 5, 2014: Samantha Zalewski and Amanda Burgos, with Kirk Bennett, The Simones accepting for their FADM Giovani son. Alexa Volpe Go Karting Event December 2, 2014: Gen. Mbrship Meeting Christmas Pot luck December 13, 2014: FADM Giovani—Christmas Get together—TBD December 14, 2014: FADM Christmas Party DID YOU KNOW?!!! Mirage 12:00 PM 1. In New York City you can find a statue of a famous Italian leader in Washington Square. The statue was erected to celebrate the contributions that Italians made during the December 23, 2014: American Civil War. Name the Italian who is immortalized by the statue? FADM Board Mtg—TBD 2. William Shakespeare used Italian settings for many of his plays. How many travels to Italy did he make? Answers on Page 3 MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Due to the Labor Day Holiday, our monthly membership meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the Italian American Cultural Center located at 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038. 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 586-596-0968. Remember, we can do much, we can do more, and we can do much more. All we need is everyone to do his or her part. 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. See page 5 for form to give the instructors. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Thursday, October 7, 2014: Nominations will be open for four (4) positions on the Board of Directors as well as President and Secretary. If you are interested or wish to nominate someone, please respond in writing to Gina Serraiocco Interim Secretary – FADM. Mail in nominations but be post- marked by Friday, October 24, 2014 to be eligible. Elections are scheduled for the November General Membership meeting. Nomination forms will be available at the November General Membership meeting. COLUMBUS DAY ACTIVITIES: Sunday, October 5: Mass at San Francisco Church. Wednesday, October 1: Bus trip to Lansing. Saturday, October 11: Columbus Day Parade in Mt. Clemens. Sunday, October 12: Mass at Holy Family Church and Wreath laying at Bust of Columbus downtown, Columbus Day Banquet at Mirage Banquet Center. FADM FAMILY EVENT—PUMPKIN CARVING EVENT: Saturday, October 25, 2014: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM :Join us at the IACS for an FADM Family event in carving your favorite design into a pumpkin. Best carving wins a prize. Costumes welcome for a best in show prize. Bring your pumpkin or use one of ours. Five ($5.00 ) per person. Five ($5.00 per pumpkin, or bring your own). Cider and doughnuts and Pizza and pop available. Contact Marsha Serraiocco for details at 586-232-3121. BARISCIANOTTI CLUB DINNER DANCE: Saturday, November 1, 20134 at the San Marino club. The Bariscianotti Club will have their 67th Annual Dinner Dance at the San Marino Club. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. with family style dinner at 7:00 p.m. After dinner gaming tables will open and dancing to the music of Eclipse . Tickets can be purchased from Chris Pelino at (586) 286-3882 or Frank Simone at (586) 677-1492. LASAGNA COMPETITION: Tuesday, November 4, 2014: Ready, Set, Go!! Lasagna has been an Italian family staple for generations. Every region, town and family has it’s own version of this classic meal. We are ready to name the top Lasagna winner in our Club. All contestants will receive a number. All entries will be placed in a generic pan and the judges will not know who’s entry is who’s. Three judges will determine the winner. Winner will receive a prize. All contestants should call Sara Corsetti at 586-256-0598 for information. SECINARE CHRISTMAS DINNER: Saturday, December 6: The Secinarese Club will hold their annual Christmas Dinner at Penna’s. Call Doug Simone at 313-520-1685 for additional information. FADM CHRISTMAS PARTY: Sunday, December 14: Join the FADM with the Gagliano Aterno Club and Club Pacentro as we celebrate the season with a grand Christmas Part at the Mirage Banquet Center. See our flyer on Page 11. Contact Pete Fuciarelli at 586-248-1159 or Elio Bucciarelli at 586-306-3840 for information and tickets. Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture NOTICES: BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: 2014 October November December ============================ ========================= ========================== 10/01: Orazia D’Onofrio 11/01: Joseph Roczniak 12/01: Josephine Pacifici 10/01: Anna DiCicco 11/02: Giovanna Ruvolo 12/02: Ann Marie Goddard 10/06: Natalie Jo Montemurri– 11/05: Gennaro Fabilli 12/02: Valerie McGowan- Deihl 11/06: Adele Raska Roberts 10/07: Bernardino Morelli 11/07: Helisa Henderson 12/03: Nizia Pacifici 10/08: Kathleen Couture 11/09: Gene Reetz 12/03: Francesco Serraiocco 10/09: Amy Salvati 11/10: Eda Cicchelli 12/03: Edward Marsilio 10/10: Giulio Zaccagnini 11/10: Elisa Bucci 12/07 Tina Kirkman 10/12: Aaron DelVillano 11/10: Susan Dubois-Reetz 12/09: Lily Gleeson Salvati 10/12: Fernando DiFelice 11/11: Annabella Reetz 12/10: Enzo Marzolo 10/14: Massimo D’Aristotile 11/11: Ersilia Salvati 12/10: Mickey Natale 10/14: Clare Guglielmo 11/11: Lucia DelVillano 12/10: Donato Naurato Oops! 10/15: Juliana Cavaliere 11/13: Vincenzo Mariani 12/10: Aiofe Salvati If we missed your Birthday, 10/15: Marco DelVillano 11/16: Miria Cicchitti 12/13: Marlene DelVillano Anniversary or other No- tice, please contact: Enzo 10/17: Angela Ciavattone 11/17: Father Enzo Addari 12/14: Brian Garvey Paglia 248-656-5052 or 10/17: Chiarina DiVirgilio 11/17: Roberto Cicchelli 10/14: Sofia Ruvolo [email protected].