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The Association Procida and Ischia

Founded in 2003, “La Grande Famille de Pro- The islands of Procida and Ischia belong to cida & Ischia” is a non profit French association the Flegrean islands, located in the north that gathers together the descendants of this of the bay of . They are part of the Preserving and Understanding region of Southern . In fact, since the 19th Flegrean Fields of which the volcanic activity was our Origins century, a large part of the Italian migrants were at the origin of these islands. coming from the islands of the Naples area. Fish- ermen, tradesman or farmers, they populated the Procida is a cut shaped island of 4,1 km² and French North Africa and the United Stated, oth- includes the neighboring small island of , ers went to , Argentina or Australia. To- today a natural reserve. The island features day their descendants are Italian, French, Ameri- fishing ports, marina, cliffs, creeks and sandy can, Argentinean, etc… beaches. The island peaks at 91 meters with the medieval village of Terra Murata, a fortified place Initially, thanks to digitalization and computeriza- that includes the former Spanish castle Trace your Family Roots tion, the Association’s main objective was the reconverted into a prison by the Bourbons and preservation of the archives of the islands of the Saint-Michael Abbey. in Procida and Ischia, Procida and Ischia. Ischia is a volcanic island of 47 km² formed by Starting from 2013, our mission has doubled, the lavas of the Epomeo that peaks at 780 meters ... Ponza and Ventotene officializing a cultural dimension in order to and of which the eruptions went on until the 14th promote and preserve the historical, cultural and century. The island of Ischia benefits from a rich natural heritage of the phlegrean and pontine and varied agriculture, numerous thermal Since 2003, the Association has among its objectives islands, reinforcing the attachment to our roots stations and attracts the tourists looking for and our story of migration. relaxation and walk trips in magnificent the preservation of the archives of the islands of the landscape. . Thanks to its activities of digitalization and computerization, members can find their ances- LA GRANDE FAMILLE tors easily, obtain a digital copy of the documents re- DE PROCIDA & ISCHIA lating their life (birth, marriage, death, censuses, aban- 13 rue de la Garelière donment, maritime registrations in Algeria, etc.). They 41100 Villiers-sur-Loir may also exchange messages, attend workshops and France events organized by the Association including our Gen- Telephone: +33 672580072 eral Meeting held in Italy every two years, and take Email: [email protected] advantage of a booking service for your future holi- www.procida-family.com / www.ischia-family.com days in the islands. Membership Form 2021 La Grande Famille de Procida & Ischia Membership Form 2021

I the undersigned  Mr.  Mrs.  Ms. My family comes from the island of: I pay the amount of ______€ by:  Procida  Ischia  Ponza  Ventotene   Currency transfer Surname: ______Payable to “La Grande Famille de Procida”

On the island of Ischia, from the town of: First name: ______ Cash (only in person)  Barano/Testaccio  Casamicciola  /Panza  www.paypal.com (“Family and Friends” option) Born: ____/___/______in: ______ Ischia/Campagnano   Serrara/Fontana Payable to “[email protected]”

Full address: My family comes also from: ______  Naples   Algeria  Morocco Place: ______Date: ______

______ Tunisia  Other: ______

Postcode: ______Country: ______Signature: I agree to: City : ______ Have my name and email address included in the members list on the website of the Association. (if you are under 18 years old, signature of parent or tutor)

 Join the “cousins” automatic detection project on the Telephone: ______website. According to the article 34 of the French law of 6 January 1978, you have the right of access and rectification of data Email: ______ Confidentially communicate to the Association my job relating to you (directly on our web site or by writing to us title whenever it can be useful in the future: at the below contact details).

Having read the Articles of the Association ______

(available on the website) and agreed upon Thank your for returning this form to: their terms, I request my admission to the I subscribe on top of the annual fee a credit(2) for: Association “La Grande Famille de Procida & LA GRANDE FAMILLE (1)  10 points (15€)  30 points (36€)  50 points (50€) Ischia” for the year 2021 as a: DE PROCIDA & ISCHIA (2) Points are necessary for ordering records or documents,  Regular Member (40€)  Benefactor (60€) translations or additional services (specific research for example). 13 rue de la Garelière 41100 Villiers-sur-Loir At the end of the year, the remaining points cannot be st st France (1) Membership runs from 1 January until 31 December reimbursed but will be automatically carried forward to the next year membership. Telephone: +33 672580072  First membership Email: [email protected]  Renewal ______www.procida-family.com / www.ischia-family.com I indicate my membership number

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