The
DECEMBER 2015
PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY
VOLUME, XXXVI
No. 12
43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX(586) 228-1678 - Email - [email protected]
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Happy Holidays….
As the holiday season approaches, I’d like to take
this opportunity to thank the IACS members, Board
of Directors, IACS staff and IACS banquet staff,
fundraising sponsors, and advertisers for your support throughout the year. We have accomplished
much at the Italian American Cultural Society
Banquet & Conference Center including the building
of a new pergola this year for weddings and parties. May your holiday season and the new year be
filled with joy, peace, health, happiness, and much
success! We look forward to working with you in the
coming year.
Seating for Breakfa st begins at 9:30am
Christm as Caro ls Sun g by the
Children of IACS Italian Edu cations beg
ins at 11:00am
Sponsored by
IL Fornaio Bakery
Pan cak e Fun Station - Fren ch Toa st
Variety of Cereals - Breakfast Pastrie s
F luffy Scra mbled Egg s - Ha m & Sau sag
e
Ho me Style Pot atoes
White & Chocolate Milk
Ora nge Juice - Coffee - Tea
Prepaid Reservations Req
uired - 586.228.3030 - Spa
ce is limited!
Adults & Children 11 years
or older
$13/Members - $15/No
n-Members
Children 3 - 10 years old $8
• Children 2 & under are
FREE!
Season’s Greetings,
Giovanni LoIacono, IACS President
586.421.5155 | [email protected]
43843 Romeo Plank Rd. | Clinton Twp., MI 48038
Time to Book your Holiday Parties!
In-house and catering available.
Together we can make this the holiday to remember
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Maria from Macomb
Roberta from Macomb
Italian American Cultural Society
Silvana from Macomb
Irene and Jim from New Tazewell, Tennessee
DECEMBER 2015
David from Shelby Twp
Sheryl from Macomb
DECEMBER 2015
IACS Members Night
Every Wednesday 6:00
p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
December 2 – Wednesday –
IACS Senior Membership
meeting – 10:00 a.m. – Italian Cultural Center
December 2 – Wednesday –
Italian American Chamber of
Commerce General Membership Meeting – Andiamo Italia, 7096 East 14 Mile Road,
Warren (elections); General
Membership meeting, 6:30
p.m.
December 6 – Sunday –
Calabria Club Christmas
Party at Palazzo Grande;
details call 586-979-7143.
Italian American Cultural Society
Calendar of Events
and open bar. Santa and
entertainment. Club members
pay $25, nonmembers $30,
children 6 -16 $15, children 5
and under free. Contact Pete
Fuciarelli at 586-248-1159
for information and tickets.
December 16 - Wednesday
- IACS Book Club will
meet at 1:00 PM. The book
selected is Mothers, Tell
Your Daughters by Bonnie
Jo Campbell. Please contact
Sandy Tornberg for additional
information at 586-9076631.
December 24 – Holy Family
Church - Christmas Midnight
Mass with Fellowship to
follow
December 24 – Christmas
Eve – San Francesco Church,
6:00 p.m. Vigil Mass;
Midnight Mass, doors open
11:00 p.m. – refreshments
following mass. December
25th, January 1st - Regular
Sunday mass, 8:00 a.m.,
10:00 a.m., (Italian), and
12:00 p.m. Confessions can
be heard at any time during
this schedule.
December 25 – Christmas
Day – Holy Family Church,
11:30 a.m. Mass only with
Fellowship to follow Mass
December 27 – Sunday –
Holy Family Church – Feast
of the Holy Family – both
9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
December 6 – Sunday
– Holy Family Church Christmas Extravaganza both
9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Masses – Lunch w/Santa to
follow 11:30 a.m. Mass
December 13 – Sunday Holy Family Church - Feast
of Santa Lucia – 11:30 a.m.
Mass; followed by Sicilian
foods in the church hall. All
are welcome. Please call
Rosa Bonni for reservations:
586-291-2956
December 13 – Sunday
- at 1:00 PM - FADM,
GA, and Pacentro Club
Christmas Party at Penna’s of
Sterling. Family style dinner
Masses with Fellowship to (586) 206-5185 or email
[email protected]
follow both Masses
January 1 – Thursday
– Holy Family Church –
Solemnity of Mary at 11:30
a.m.
January 17 – Sunday –
IACS General Membership
Meeting at the Italian
Cultural
Center;
10
a.m. Mass; 10:45 a.m.
complimentary breakfast;
Board of Directors election
results.
January 30 – Saturday –
Holy Family Church - 2016
Winter Gala fundraiser
– at the Italian American
Cultural Society Banquet &
Conference Center – doors
open 6:00 p.m. – dinner 7:00
p.m. – dancing 9:00 p.m.
$50/person for reservations,
please call Sebastian Previti
January 31 – Sunday – San
Francesco Church – 12:00
p.m. Mass, will celebrate
120 years as a Parish. The
church will be honored by
the International order of
Alhambra as a historical
site in conjunction with the
Archdiocese of Detroit. Mass
will be celebrated by Most
Reverend Bishop Francis R.
Reiss. All are welcome to
attend. Please join us for this
wonderful honor.
February 5 – Friday –
Captain Jack’s Seafood
Table at the Italian Cultural
Center; doors open at 6
p.m., dinner 7 p.m., open
premium bar; $70/member;
$75/non- member. Details
forthcoming
IACS 2015 Board of Directors
December 8 – Tuesday
– Holy Family Church –
Immaculate Conception Mass
at 6:30 p.m. with Fellowship
to follow Mass
December 12 – Saturday
– Breakfast with Santa,
Seating at 9:30 a.m. Prepaid
Reservations required –
586-228-3030, Ext. 15. (See
Flyer in newspaper)
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Honorary Chairperson
John Carlo Catenacci
President
Giovanni LoIacono
Immediate Past President
Ronald A. DiBartolomeo
First Vice-President
Domenico Ruggirello
By Fr. Giuseppe Licciardi
On the joyful occasion of CALABRIA CLUB’S 25th
ANNIVERSARY GALA on October 10, a generous and
friendly donation was made to the two Italian churches
in Detroit’s Metropolitan area, San Francesco and Holy
Family. The fundraising took place on August 21, 2015
for the Regional Calabria Dinner, and the Calabria Club in
conjunction with Italian American Cultural Society destined
the proceeds to charitable institutions. A HEARTFELT
AND SINCERE THANK ON BEHALF OF THE HOLY
FAMILY.
Picture: Domenico Melia, President of Calabria Club, and Giovanni
Lo Jacono giving the donation to Fr. Giulio and Fr. Pino.
Second Vice-President
James V. Bellanca, III Third Vice-President
James J. Calderone
Fourth Vice-President
Enzo Paglia
Treasurer
Sandra Tornberg
Recording Secretary
Lucia DiCicco
Chaplain
Fr. Enzo Addari
Special Counsel
To the President
Hon. Judge Peter Maceroni
Board of Directors
Mike Aiello
Anthony Apone
Esther Beaudette
Thomas Bommarito
Alfonso Chirco
Mark Garagiola
Pino Marelli
Gregory Rogers
Ramo A. Salerno
Clarice Squillace
Joseph P. Ventimiglia
Past Presidents
Ronald A. DiBartolomeo
Mario Moceri
Frank J. Palazzolo
Hon. Anthony Sanfemio
Martin Reno Garagiola
Leonard D. Mannina
Cav. Vincent J. Bruno
Cav. John Floreno
Hon. Sam Petitto
Jack Grifo
Comm. Anthony J. Bellanca
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Italian American Cultural Society
IACS Seniors Chairperson Message
a.m.
As we come to a close of
another year, we must prepare for another Michigan
winter. Let’s hope Mother
Nature is kind to us this
year.
Esther Beaudette
Are you ready for the busiest month of the year? I
know our senior group has
two busy fun days back to
back. December 2nd is our
monthly meeting followed
by our Christmas party. A
paid ticket is needed to attend this party.
December 3rd is our trip to
the Fisher Theater to see
the Jersey Boys, followed
by a delicious meal at Mario’s Restaurant. Everyone who purchased a ticket
for this event should be at
the IACS parking lot at 11
We will miss all our Snowbirds, who winter in warmer climates; have a safe
warm winter, and we will
look forward to seeing you
in the Spring.
Looking ahead to 2016, we
will be keeping busy with
many day trips of different
ideas. I hope there will be
ideas to make you happy.
Our first trip will be Saturday, February 27th. Our
day will begin with lunch
at Sin Bad Restaurant, followed by a trip to Caesar
Windsor Casino with time
to gamble and free tickets
to see “Menopause the Musical”. Cost is $35. Proper I.D. is needed. Our bus
will leave the IACS at 11
a.m.
Our second trip will be
March 23rd. We will go
to Meadowbrook Theater.
Our first stop will be a tour
of the Mansion, followed
by lunch and next stop see
the play, “Calendar Girls”.
This trip is $72 complete.
Times for departure will be
forthcoming.
Another idea being worked
on is a Detroit City Tour
with many famous land
marks and lunch at the
Whitney Mansion.
Your wishes and ideas are
always welcome to look
into for trips.
Be sure to vote for the
IACS Board of Directors.
Your ballot will be sent to
you by mail. Please remember when voting that
senior representation on
the board is always a good
thing! Election results will
be announced at our annual
meeting on Sunday, January 17, 2015.
Stay warm and well…I
wish everyone a very special blessed Christmas.
Enjoy each day, for each
day is a gift.
Esther
Four generations of the Celestini family.
Great Grandmother Domenica
Grand Father Steve
Mother Susan Andrews
Baby Luke Austin Andrews
Dolly Grzedzinski
Sunshine Lady.
586-775-7825
DECEMBER 2015
The Italian American Cultural Society
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
January 17, 2016
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to the By-Laws
of the ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY,
Notice is hereby given of a General Membership Meeting
and results of Election on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at the
Italian American Cultural Society and Banquet Center,
43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038.
The following is the Agenda for the meeting:
I. 10:00 A.M. Mass
II. 10:45 A.M. Complimentary Breakfast
III. 11:30 A.M. 2015 State of Society Address –
Giovanni LoIacono, President
IV. Interim Financial Statement – Sandra Tornberg,
Treasurer
V. Results of Election
MEET THE CANDIDTES:
The Italian American Cultural Society is pleased to announce
that the IACS has accepted the following nominations to the
Board of Directors of the Cultural Society. The By-Laws of
the Society provide for the election of seven (7) Directors.
These Directors are elected by the general membership to
serve a term of three (3) years. The eighth, ninth, and tenth
place candidate on the ballot will occupy a vacancy on the
Board of Directors, which term will expire December 31,
2016. On Friday, December 18, 2015, a voting ballot and
return envelope will be mailed to IACS members. The candidates are members in good standing and have made their
qualifications available.
Information on pages 5 - 9
San Francesco Church
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS SCHEDULE
December 24th-Christmas Eve: 6:00pm Vigil Mass.
Midnight Mass: Doors open at 11:00 pm. After Midnight Mass everyone is invited into the hall for refreshments and to exchange Christmas greetings.
December 25th- Christmas Day &
January 1st, 2016,-New Year’s Day, will be Regular Sunday Mass times: 8:00 am, 10:00 am (Italian) & 12:00 pm.
Confessions can be heard at any time during this schedule.
DECEMBER 2015 Italian American Cultural Society
for the IACS; i.e., Sweetest
Day Auction; Italian Festival
from 2000-2015; Buy-a-Key
program;
Generation-ToGeneration, Sportsmen Wild
Game Dinner 2011-2014;
ice cream socials; chairperson for Brew Review and
Uncorked – an autumn wine
Dr. Aiello lives in Clinton Twp. & international oils and vinwith his better half Loula & egars tasting event.
After enjoying over 20 years
healing patients, Dr. Aiello
decided to continue his life
journey in Aspiration in helping
families to a better life and is
running for State Representative
in his District 24 in the 2016
elections.
their three wonderful Children
ChristinaMaria, & their identical Most recently, his philanthropic fervor has led him to
twins Tony & Dino.
become host of the Friends of
Foster Kids annual Christmas
party and raising funds for
the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
through the Benefit at the Bay
and Knights of Solanus.
Dr. Mike Aiello (I)
Dr. Mike Aiello has served on
the IACS Board of Directors
since 2013, and he is currently
serving as Chairperson for the
5th Annual Sportsmen’s Wild
Game Dinner, benefiting the
IACS Italian Education program
and St. Louis Center. Dr. Aiello
is a 2nd generation Italian. His
grandparents came from Sicily
in the early 1900’s.
Dr. Aiello is a Doctor of
Chiropractic. For over 20 years,
Dr. Aiello has been helping
patients to a healthier life.
Throughout Dr. Aiello’s career
as a Chiropractor, he has given
many Heath talks to various
groups within the community on
topics of ergonomics, nutrition
& self-help techniques on how
to keeping your spine aligned.
Dr. Aiello and his family have
been involved in many local
charities such as St. Louis
Center, Friends of Foster Kids,
Wigs for Kids, Multiple Sclerosis
benefit, Fans (Families against
Narcotics), The Capuchins &
many other charities over the
years. Dr. Aiello is all about
helping people. When asked
what one of his most favorite
achievements thus far in life,
Dr. Aiello said being the PTO
President at Algonquin Middle
School & having the opportunity
of being part of helping making
the students & teachers days a
Better Way.
Anthony Apone (I)
Currently, Anthony Apone is
a member of the IACS Board
of Directors. Living in a very
traditional Italian family has
given Anthony many opportunities to attend Italian club
meetings and functions. He
has traveled to Italy many
times with his family – familiarizing himself to the cultures and traditions of Italy’s
various regions. In the Summer of 2008, Comites invited
Anthony to attend a young
adult’s conference in Washington D.C.
Anthony has been a dynamic
force in the Italian American
community since he was four
years old. He was young
Christopher Columbus up to
his 13th birthday. As an adult,
he was a co-chairperson on
the Columbus Day Banquet
Committee and the Columbus Program Book Committee. He has served on a number of charitable committees
Anthony will continue his
commitment to getting a
more youthful involvement
with the programs held at
the Cultural Center and getting young people acquainted
with the IACS Mission Statement. He is proud to follow
closely in the footsteps of his
late grandfather, Hon. Anthony Sanfemio, who served
as IACS president for many
years.
Esther Beaudette (I)
Hello, my name is Esther
Beaudette, and I am running for re-election to the
IACS Board of Directors.
I hope you will find my
qualifications
satisfac-
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tory to give me your vote
and your support. I have
had the great honor of being named “Woman of the
Year” by the Columbus
Day Celebration Committee. I truly believe in the
IACS and will always work
wherever I am needed.
I believe one of my greatest qualities is my belief if
you take a job, always do it
to the best of your ability.
At the present time, I plan
and take our seniors on day
trips and some overnighters. I make each senior
monthly meeting exciting
and fun to attend.
I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and a great grandmother. So, you see, my
life is full, but I do believe
I am an asset to the IACS
Board of Directors.
I have been an active
member for 20 years. I
have served on the Board
of Directors for more than
18 years. I have been the
senior chairperson for 12
years, in two different
terms. Some of my past
chairpersonships
have
been ticket chairperson for
our annual raffle held each
July during the Italian Festival – working three days
each year. I was chairperson for the IACS celebration of our 50 th Anniversary. I work every year at
Festa della Repubblica. I
have chaired many successful wine tasting parties held at our Cultural
Center. I am also active in
my church. I have been a
volunteer for fundraisers
at Macomb Center for the
Performing Arts.
I have run my own business successfully for 44
years.
Antonio Di Giorgio
My name is Antonio Di Giorgio, and I am seeking to be
elected to the IACS Board of
Directors. As a board member, my goal is to be the liaison between the IACS membership and the IACS Board
of Directors.
As a member and volunteer
of the IACS, I organized the
IACS Seniors Bocce League
in May of 2010 to the present; organized the IACS
Members Night Italian cards
tournament since October
2011 to the present; since
June 1989, a bi-lingual staff
writer for the Italian American newspaper to the present; October 2013, received
senior membership award
“Member of the Year” and
received many IACS certificates of appreciation received for commitment and
volunteering. I also am the
Director of the bocce tournament for the “Festa della Repubblica” celebration at the
Italian American Cultural
Center.
My wife Theresa and I have
two boys, six grandchildren,
and two great grandchildren.
I attended Western Michigan
University, Master in Career of Technical Education;
Wayne State University,
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Bachelor of Technical Interdisciplinary Studies; Major
– trades & industry – Minor
–Computer Numerical Control; also attended Macomb
Community College; I speak
fluent English and Italian;
French and Spanish conversational.
My interest is soccer –
United States Soccer Federation; Referee; Michigan
High Schools Athletic Association; Referee; Michigan United Soccer League
– Commissioner; J.V. & Varsity Boys Soccer – Coach.
Italian American Cultural Society
addition, we raised the funds
for the beautiful gazebo that
was constructed this past
summer. I am running again
for board member because I
enjoy volunteering my time
for our culture. Helping
others and creating fun times
for my family and friends
is very rewarding. When
voting for IACS board
members, please consider
me. It has been a pleasure
spending time with all of you
so far, and I look forward to
many more years to come.
Thank you.
Mark Garagiola (I)
Mario Evola (I)
My name is Mario Evola. I
am the president of the IACS
Gioventù and currently a
member of the IACS Board
of Directors. I am married
and the father of three
children. I strive to bring
families together to continue
the Italian heritage. Getting
young families involved
is important because our
children are losing the culture
we’ve all grown up to love.
Let’s get together and bring
fun traditions and activities
back. The IACS Gioventù
has successfully put two
wonderful and profitable
events together and there
are more in the works. In
I have been a member of
IACS for approximately 12
years – was appointed to
IACS to complete my father
Reno’s term after his passing
in 2007. I served three terms
on the Executive Board as
Secretary from 2008 – 2012.
My goal would be to see the
Italian American Cultural
Center become profitable
along with being the social/
cultural hub in the Italian
community.
I would like to continue my
involvement in the Italian
Festival. I have spent a majority of my adult life running one of the beer booths
to benefit the IACS. I have
also been part of the Captain
DECEMBER 2015
to spark his energy and
passion.
Jack’s Seafood Dinner committee for the past couple of
years.
My family background is
that my father, Martin Reno
Garagiola, was a past president of the Italian American
Cultural Society and facilities director of the Italian
American Cultural Center.
He ran the Italian Festival
for over 25 years before
his passing in 2007. I am
married to Linda, who is a
kindergarten school teacher
in Birmingham School District. I have three young
adult children, Lindsay, Jordan, and Kendall.
My club affiliations-social
activities include 2015 and
2016 President of Columbus
Day Celebration Committee; member of the Board
of Directors of IACS (past
Executive Board Secretary
(3 terms); Board of Directors of the Italian American
Chamber of Commerce;
Board member and head of
Umpires of Lakeland Sports,
Inc. (youth baseball league);
enjoy boating and spending time at my Lexington,
Michigan cottage.
I am a registered architect/
leed AP for TR Design
Group in Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan and a residential
design firm that specializes
in custom family home design along with builder community design product line.
I attended Notre Dame High
School in Harper Woods,
Michigan and graduate of
Carl Brablec High School,
Roseville, Michigan; attended University of Detroit-Mercy; graduated with
dual degrees -- Bachelor of
Arts and Bachelor of Architecture.
John owns Il Fornaio
Bakery and is married to
Anna Maria. They have
two
married
children,
Rosanna and Salvatore, and
grandchildren.
Giovanni Lo Iacono (I)
Giovanni Lo Iacono is
currently serving his third
term as President of the
Italian American Cultural
Society. He has been on the
IACS Board of Directors
since 2005.
For the past 10 years as an
IACS officer and director,
he has actively endorsed
and promoted many IACS
cultural fundraising events
and spearheaded many
indoor and outdoor projects
at the Italian American
Cultural Center that needed
to be renovated or built;
to name a few, banquet
kitchen, banquet lobby, and
pergola.
John is very involved
in the Italian American
community. Lodge Figli
Della Sicilia recognized
his many humanitarian
achievements by honoring
him with their prestigious
“Man of the Year” award on
September 27th, 2014. John
is dedicated to family, hard
work, and his involvement
in many Italian social
clubs; i.e., IACS Council
of Presidents, ANFE (Light
of Life), St. Louis Center,
Sicilian Federation, and for
many years he served as
President of the Mazzara Del
Vallo Club. He continues
Karen Mack
Hello, my name is Karen
Mack. While my last name
doesn’t suggest it, my heritage is Italian. My lineage
comes from Lombardy in
northern Italy. I am the
Community Marketing Coordinator for the Mt. Elliott
Cemetery Association (Resurrection Cemetery) and
have been employed there
for over 17 years. I have
been active in the IACS for
many years. I am also an
Associate member of Vietnam Veterans #154, where I
am the Secretary-Treasurer.
My husband’s name is Tom
and our “children” are Morgan the dog and Shadow,
Sonya and Sylvester the
cats. I look forward to becoming more involved with
the IACS, once again. I am
a past member of the Board
of Directors -- served as
Treasurer.
DECEMBER 2015
German fluently. In my spare
time I love riding my Ducati
and belong to a motorcycle
club. I enjoy being around
people and see good things in
the future here at the Italian
American Cultural Society.
Thank you.
Giovanni Maniaci
I have been involved with
the IACS Gioventù since
we formed the group back in
February. In these past few
months I have been honored
to be in a group that has
raised money to help build
a pergola in memory of a
good friend of mine. With
our help, we were also able
to get new speakers for the
IACS. I would love to be
involved here and seek many
more positive changes for the
Center, such as improvements,
new events, etc. I am open
to suggestions to make
everyone’s
experience
here a happy one. I value
everyone’s opinion. This is
your home and we should
all feel welcome here. It is
because of you, the members,
that this place is still going
strong, and it must continue
to instill the old traditions as
well as new ones. I have been
married to my wife Rosanna
for seventeen years. We have
three children. I have been
in the construction business
for over twenty years. As a
skilled mason I have worked
on many projects in the metro
Detroit area. I lived half of
my life in Italy and proudly
served in the Italian navy for
two years as head cook for
the commander of my ship.
During that time I visited
many places in the world and
saw many things. I speak
English, Italian, Spanish, and
Italian American Cultural Society
and volunteering, and seeing
people happy makes me
happy. I would love to see
some hands-on activities
such as learning how to make
traditional foods. I think it
would be great to see other
classes offered here in addition
to the Italian language classes.
There are so many things that
we can learn about our heritage
– the possibilities are endless!
I value your opinion and am
always open to suggestions.
Thank you.
Rosanna Maniaci
My name is Rosanna
Maniaci. I became involved
with the IACS last February
when my dad Giovanni
LoIacono asked me to get
some friends together to help
support the Seafood dinner
they were having. It wasn’t
the first time I was here; in
fact I had been here plenty of
times in the past. But when
I looked around I was in awe
at how many people were
there having a great time!
It was then I realized the
place’s potential for keeping
our Italian traditions alive.
We all joined the IACS and
formed a sub-group, much
like the Seniors. We decided
to be the IACS Gioventù,
where we can meet with our
children and have fun, while
collaborating on ways to raise
money for the IACS. In the
past nine months we have
done some exciting things
and I feel great about all that
has been accomplished. I am
very proud of my heritage and
want my children to learn all
the things I was taught. Just
like my father, I love working
Vincent I. Monticciolo
If I am elected to the IACS
Board of Directors, my goal
is to strengthen and bring
back leadership to the IACS.
I would like to encourage
all young people to become
members of the Italian American Cultural Society.
I am married to Agnes. We
have five children and 10
grandchildren. My club affiliations and social activities
include my membership to
the Americans of Italian Origin; Boy Scout leader; usher
at St. Mary’s Church in Chesterfield; usher for the Feast of
St. Joseph Mass at the Italian
American Cultural Center.
I am retired; was a local union
official for eight years; former O/R truck driver for 33
years. Graduated from high
school and have two years in
Business College.
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to be more involved and help
promote our Italian language,
culture, and events at the
IACS.
Family Background: I am
the oldest son of Salvatore
and Sandy Previti and have 1
younger brother Frank. I am
married to Silvana Iacobacci
and together we have one
son Salvatore 6 years old and
expecting our second child in
March 2016!
Educational
Background:
1994
Graduate
of
Fraser High
Rosa Orlando
School and received my both
Rosa Orlando is a mem- my Bachelors of Science
ber of the IACS Gioventu’ in Finance and MBA from
membership, and as a Gio- Wayne State University.
ventu’ member, she was actively involved in the deci- Professional Background: I
sion-making for the pergola am employed as the Financial
construction located on the Controller at TI Automotive
IACS grounds. She is run- in Auburn Hills.
ning for a position on the
IACS Board of Directors Involvement
in
Italian
because she wants to make a Community: I am heavily
difference and participate in involved in the Italian
fundraising projects. Rosa Community, I serve as
attended Macomb Commu- Secretary of Lodge Figli
nity College and earned an Della
Sicilia
No.227,
Associate degree in busi- National 1st Vice President of
ness. She currently works the Columbian Federation of
for Comerica Bank. Rosa Italian American Societies,
has been married for 13 I serve as Secretary of the
years and has two children. Federazione Siciliana del
Michigan for over 10 years,
I serve as Secretary of the
Societa SS. Crocifisso Club
Montelepre, I am a member
of both the Societa Santa
Fara di Cinisi and the Societa
San Giuseppe Lavoratore
di Cinisi, I served in the
Columbus Day Celebration
Committee as Secretary in
1999, Vice President in 1998
and President twice in 2000
and 2004, I was elected to
serve on COM.IT.ES in 2015
and serve as Treasurer. Served
as Parish Council Secretary
Sebastiano Previti
of Holy Family Church 2007IACS BACKGROUND: I 2014 and currently serve
have been a member for as President of the Parish
several years and would like Finance Council.
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Italian American Cultural Society
DECEMBER 2015
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATIONS TO THE IACS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that
the
ITALIAN
AMERICAN CULTURAL
SOCIETY is accepting
nominations to the Board
of Directors of the Cultural
Society.
Seven (7) such
Directors shall be elected at
the Annual Meeting of the
Society to be conducted on
Sunday, January 17, 2016.
The By-Laws of the Society
provide for the election of
seven (7) Directors. These
Directors are elected by the
general membership to serve
a term of three (3) years.
The eighth, ninth, and tenth
place candidate on the ballot
judged as being received as of
the postmark on the envelope
in which they are mailed or
according to the date placed
upon them by our staff, if
A Nomination Petition is hand-delivered.
listed below and is also
available at the office of the Please note that each
Society at 43843 Romeo Nomination Petition must
Plank Road, Clinton Twp., contain the endorsement of
Michigan, between 10:00 four (4) other members of the
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday Society, who are members in
through Friday. All completed good standing of the Society,
Petitions must be received no at the time they endorse a
later than Friday, December Petition. Note also that all
4, 2015. Any Nomination candidates being nominated
Petition arriving later will not must have
accepted the
be accepted.
nomination
writing
Nominating Petitions will be in
will occupy a vacancy on the
Board of Directors, which
term will expire December
31, 2016
prior to the final meeting of
the Nominating Committee,
which shall occur on Friday,
December 4, 2015.
A candidate must be a
member of the Society at
least ninety (90) days prior to
nomination. A candidate may
accept nomination by signing
the Nominating Petition itself
or by separate letter.
Should you have any
questions concerning this
Notice, the Nominating
Committee will be available
to you by phone or in person
on various dates and times
to answer any questions you
may have. Please call (586)
228-3030 during normal
business hours, 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
Italian American Cultural
Society
DECEMBER 2015
Monica Shamami
Monica Shamami is a member
of the IACS Gioventu’. Her
mother is Italian. Her maiden
name is Battani. Her parents
were from Northern Italy.
Monica’s
professional
background includes being
a past employee of Ford
Motor Company – working as a financial analyst for
20 years. Currently, she is
a real estate agent at Keller
Williams.
wife Josie and I are happily
married with three beautiful
children. I have spent time
in Italy where I served in
law enforcement as part of
the military service. I enjoy
traveling with my family in
my free time. I also enjoy
coming to the IACS with my
family and I continue to teach
my children about my Italian
heritage. So far our group
has done some fantastic
things in the short time that
we have become part of the
IACS. I want to see more in
the future. When voting for
the IACS Board positions,
please consider me. I look
forward to serving all of you.
Thank you.
Italian American Cultural Society
Since 2004, Joe has been
working the Italian festival -- learning the ropes
under the guidance of
Reno Garagiola. Then, after Reno’s death, he took
it on every year since. In
January of 2007, Joe cochaired Famiglia, starring
Burt Bonaldi (Gaylords)
at the Center. Throughout
the years, Joe has served as
an Officer on the Executive
Committee and a member
of the Board of Directors;
he has been appointed and
has served on many IACS
activity and event-oriented
committees past and present, which includes eight
years chairing Ladies Only
Night; wine tasting events;
and Brew Review, to name
a few.
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IACS Christmas Tree Decorations
The IACS is grateful to
member Karen Mole for
donating two ornaments
for our tree. She has an
Italian themed tree at
home, and recently donated
a Vespa and a Carnevale
mask for our tree. Last
year the FADM donated
several ornaments that are
representative of Abruzzo.
If any member or any of
the clubs would like to
donate
Italian-themed
ornaments, we would be
most appreciative! Please
call the IACS office
at
586-228-3030
ext. 15 if you have
any questions. Buon
Natale!
Joe has been very involved
with many Italian functions
and clubs. He is a member
and past president of the
Italian American Chamber
of Commerce; a member of
the Italian American Delegates. Joe and his wife,
Joanne, have a son and
daughter.
She attended University of
Michigan – Bachelor’s degree in finance and earned a
MBA in business.
Joe Ventimiglia (I)
Vito Serra
My name is Vito Serra. I am
currently a member of tie
IACS Gioventù. I am very
involved in the club and
would like to continue by
running for the IACS Board
of Directors. I am the owner
of G and V Iron Works. My
A hard-working, dedicated
man, has been associated
with the Italian American
Cultural Society for over 15
years -- attending and supporting practically all of the
IACS fundraising events.
He believes in the Center’s
potential to be the best as
it can be by promoting our
heritage through cultural,
social, and sports programs. IACS Membership
is very important, too. Joe
would like to bring a fresh
and energetic approach to
the Board in 2016.
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Italian American Cultural Society
DECEMBER 2015
one of Jim’s favorite holidays. It was a well-known
fact that the “jolly old elf”
and Jim were much alike.
Over the years, Jim volunteered his time every single
Breakfast with Santa.
Agrusa, John October
28, 2015. Age 72. Beloved
husband of Rosalia (nee Viola). Dearest father of Frank
(Nancy) Agrusa, Gasper (Silvana) Agrusa & Geraldine
(Thomas, Jr.) Lanni. Loving
grandfather of Johnny, Tiffany, Nicole, Natalie, Daniela, Santino, Liana, Nadia
& Thomas III. Survived by
two sisters and two brothers.
Member of Lodge Figli Della
Sicilia No.227. Visitation was
at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons,
Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880
Van Dyke at 25 Mile Road.
Vigil was Friday 7:30pm. Instate Saturday 9:30am until
10:00am time of Mass at SS.
John & Paul Church 7777 W.
28 Mile Road (W. of Campground). Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials
to Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society or Disabled American
Veterans Association appreciated. Share memories with
the family at their “On-Line
Guestbook” @ WujekCalcaterra.com.
BRANCALEONE, Pietro.
October 30, 2015. Age 93.
Beloved husband of the late
Rosalia Brancaleone. Loving
father of Fara (Rudolph) Unger, Nicolo, and Paul (Lori).
Proud and adored grandfather of Kristina (Michael)
Sanders, Joseph Unger, Danielle (John) Barrett, Jessica
(TJ) Perry, Matthew (Ashley), Steven. Great grandfather of Brendan, Peter and
Alexandra Sanders, Jackson
and soon to be Baby Perry.
Member of Lodge Figli Della Sicilia No.227. Visitation
and Rosary Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc.,
(Shelby) 54880 Van Dyke at
25 Mile Rd. Instate Wednesday 9:30am until time of
10am Mass at St. Therese
of Lisieux Catholic Church
48115 Schoenherr Rd. (Btw.
21 & 22 Mile). Entombment,
Resurrection
Cemetery.
Please share memories with
the family at their “On-Line
Guestbook” at WujekCalcaterra.com.
Calderone, James 67
years old, passed away
peacefully at home on October 24, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was the husband of Liz.
They shared 40 years of
marriage together. Jim was
a familiar face around the
Italian American Cultural
Center. He was extremely
proud of his Italian heritage
– never hesitating to volunteer his services wherever
he could. He was on many
committees – all for the betterment of the IACS, including the IACS golf outings at
Fern Hill Country Club and
the Italian festival working
with Liz at one of the beer
booths or the Il Fornaio cannoli booth. Jim also helped
to supervise the building of
the bocce courts at the Italian American Cultural Center.
In 2004, Jim was the IACS
treasurer. He was actively
involved in the sale of the
Center in Warren and the
acquisition of the IACS
current facility in Clinton
Township.
He
also
assisted
in the sale
of Tivoli
Manor on
Imperial
Drive in
Warren.
Christmastime was
and Carol Calderone; brother-in-law of Thomas Foster.
He is also survived by many
loving nieces, nephews, and
friends.
A memorial gathering was
Jim was an energetic mem- held at the Sterling Heights
ber of the IACS, holding Chapel of Bagnasco & Calthe position of Vice Presi- caterra Funeral Home.
dent on the IACS Executive
Committee; an
officer of the
Italian American Housing
Corporation;
President
of
the Americans
of Italian Origin; a member
of the Calabria
Club,
and
President
of
Benvenuti Italian Club West
Palm Beach.
Jim served his country and was a proud
Navy veteran.
He
worked for Chrysler
for 20 years when he
retired.
He is survived by
Liz, one daughter
Claudine “Noel”
Alvarez;
his
granddaughter
Antonina; dear
brother of Thomas (Mary), John
(Agatha), and the
late Phyllis Foster
DECEMBER 2015 Italian American Cultural Society
Campo, Ann nee Ciccoritti, passed away on
November 10, 2015, at the
age of 86 years old after a
long illness. She was predeceased by her husband,
Larry Campo.
Paglia, Deborah 65
years old, left us on November 16, 2015. Deborah married Enzo 35 years
ago; raised a loving family;
retired from Fiat Chrysler
after 37 years as a Senior
Human Resource Specialist. Her appreciation for
fine jewelry led her to a
second career at Carson’s.
Following her passion for
her Catholic faith, Deborah
was deeply involved at St. Kieran Catholic Church, where
she was a lector, Eucharistic minister, Adult Faith Formation coordinator, and RCIA coordinator.
Ann and Larry were “musically-inclined” IACS members for over 30 years – performing at more than one
senior membership talent
show at the old Center; led sing-a-longs; as health-conscious
individuals, spearheaded exercising before the senior meetings. Ann held the position of Secretary at the meetings for
four years. Best remembered singing with the Judelaires
choral group, she was a member for over 50 years.
Ann is survived by her children Laura (Nicholas) Oliveto,
Gary (Lynn), Dave (Anne), and Mary Ellen (Michael) Nemer.
She was the proud grandma of Melody and Marissa Campo
and Lee Nemer. Ann was the dear sister of Emil A. Ciccoritti
and the late Joseph Ciccoritti.
The funeral service was at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home – Interment Resurrection
Cemetery.
CRACCHIOLO, Gaspare,
November 11, 2015 Age
55. Beloved husband of
Francesca (nee Baldassarro)
for 18 cherished years.
Loving father of Vittorio
and Marcella. Adored
son of Lucia and the late
Vittorio. Dear brother
of Vita (the late Nicolo)
Bartolotta, Silvana (Joseph)
Randazzo, and Evelyn
(Anthony)
Randazzo.
Proud and adored uncle of
Giuseppe, Girolama, Gabriella, Michael, Isabella, Nicolo,
Audrey, Ava, and Antonio. Visitation Friday 3-9pm with
a 7pm Rosary service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 36900
Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd). Funeral
Saturday instate 9am at St. Blase Church 12151 15 Mile
Rd (Btw Schoenherr & Dodge Park) until time of Mass
9:30am. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers memorial contributions would be appreciated to
the family for the future educational needs of Gaspare’s
children. Share memories with the family at their “OnLine Guest Book” @ WujekCalcaterra.com.
Deborah is survived by Enzo, sons Nicholas and Paul, and
sister. She leaves behind many loving brothers-in-law,
sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.
The funeral service was at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc.
in Shelby Township; Mass, St. Kieran Catholic Church;
Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.
Donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network are
greatly appreciated.
PIANELLO,
Joanne,
November
7,
2015
Age 95 Beloved wife
of the late Jim. Loving
mother of Salvatore
and
Vito
(Susan).
Proud grandmother of
Trisha (Ryan) Houlihan,
Christina
(Anthony)
Basilisco,
Jim
(Rosalinda)
Pianello,
Jamie (Mike) Cardella,
Salvatore
Pianello,
Krystal (fiance Carlo Bugli) Pianello, Natalie (Vince)
Amato and great-grandmother of Angelo, Sophia,
Julianna, Leo, Vince, Antonio P., Antonio C., Christian,
Salvatore, Sienna, and Evelena. Predeceased by 4
siblings. Visitation Sunday 4-9pm and Monday 3-9pm
with a 7pm Rosary service at Wujek-Calcaterra &
Sons 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile
Rd). Funeral Tuesday instate 9:30am at St. Therese of
Lisieux Catholic Church 48115 Schoenherr (Btw. 21
& 22 Mile Rds) until time of Mass 10am. Entombment
Resurrection Cemetery.
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material is the 15th of the
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We reserve the right to
edit all copy.
From all of us ..
Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year
PAGE 12
Italian American Cultural Society
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
641 CHRYSLER DRIVE
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226
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MEMORIAL POINSETTIAS
Christmas with a Memorial Poinsettia!
Memorial
Poinsettia!
***Each Poinsettia is $20 Each***
Please make a donation in your loved ones names
to be used to purchase poinsettias for the
In Loving Memory of:
Christmasmake
season. aThedonation
form is available
to fill out
Please
in your
loved ones names to be used to
on this flyer; you may mail in your form, or drop it ___________________________________________
purchase
poinsettias
for
the
Christmas
season. The form is available
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off in the offertory basket on any Sunday.
toMake
fill out
on
this
flyer;
you
may
mail
in
your form, Given
or drop
it off in the
out your check for $20 per plant, payable to
by:
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basket
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any note
Sunday.
the Holy Family
Church,
the name of ___________________________________________
those you wish to remember, indicating if it is a __________________________________________
memorial. Or you can drop it in an envelope in your
Make
out your check for $20 per plant,
to the
Pleasepayable
Mail to: Sebastiano
PrevitiHoly Family
weekly offertory.
8903 Inverness Drive
Church,
Please
note the
name
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Those received
before December
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These poinsettias will adorn the altar for the Checks Payable to: Holy Family Church
weekly
offertory.
For More Information, Please Call
Christmas Services. After the Epiphany Mass you
are welcome to pick it up and bring it home or leave
it at the church.
Those
received before December 6th
Sebastian Previti (586) 206-5185
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will be listed
in the January
DECEMBER
6
Newsletter and Christmas Bulletin. These poinsettias will adorn the
altar for the Christmas Services. After the Epiphany Mass you are
welcome to pick it up and bring it home or leave it at the church.
MEMORIAL POINSETTIAS
***Each Poinsettia is $20 Each***
In Loving Memory of:
___________________________________________
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Given by:
___________________________________________
__________________________________________
Please Mail to:
Sebastiano Previti
8903 Inverness Drive
Washington, MI 48095
Attn: Memorial Poinsettias
Checks Payable to: Holy Family Church
For More Information, Please Call
Sebastian Previti (586) 206-5185
DECEMBER 2015
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR STUDENT
TRIPS TO ITALY IN 2016
For the 17th consecutive
year, the National Italian
American
Foundation
(NIAF)
will
sponsor
its Ambassador Peter
F. Secchia Voyage of
Discovery program, an
educational and cultural
initiative that sends Italian
American students enrolled
in a college or university
to Italy each year. This allexpenses-paid trip will take
place in June 2016.
Italy,” said NIAF Director
of Programs Gabriella
Mileti. Today in its
16th year, the Voyage of
Discovery is responsible for
sending thousands of young,
passionate Italian American
students to Italy and for the
fourth consecutive year, the
students will also give back
to their motherland through
a
community
service
project.”
The 14-day trip will
include
opportunities
for students to perform
community service, attend
educational lectures, meet
with government officials
and business leaders, and
visit government offices,
international
businesses,
museums and other cultural
“The Ambassador Peter F. attractions.
Secchia Voyage of Discovery,
a cornerstone program at the Participants
must
be
National Italian American between the ages of 18
Foundation, helps strengthen and 23 at the time of travel
the Italian American identity (June 2016); students must
by bonding young Italian be enrolled in a college or
Americans to the country, university for the semester
culture and heritage of
The goal of the Ambassador
Peter F. Secchia Voyage of
Discovery program is to
strengthen Italian American
students’
understanding
of their heritage and the
contributions Italy has made
to the world.
preceding the trip (Spring
2016); and students must be
of Italian heritage and have
never travelled to Italy.
The application deadline
is January 31, 2016
(11:59 p.m. EST). Apply
online at www.niaf.org/
voyageofdiscovery. Only
online applications will
be accepted. Applicants
are also required to mail a
transcript and two written
recommendations
from
a teacher, school official
or political or community
leader. Applicants will
be notified via email on
Monday, February 29,
2016.
The
National
Italian
American
Foundation
(NIAF) is a non-profit
organization
based
in Washington, D.C.,
dedicated to preserving
the heritage of Americans
of Italian descent. Visit
www.niaf.org.
DECEMBER 2015 Italian American Cultural Society
PAGE 13
Eva Evola & Friends Bring Community Together for Charity at
Andiamo’s Showroom
St. Louis Center &
Servants of Charity
16195 Old US-12
Chelsea, MI 48118
734-475-8430
The stars came out on a
glittering night on Thursday,
October 22, 2015, atAndiamo’s
Showroom in Warren, MI, as
soprano Eva Evola performed
brilliantly with a supporting
cast to raise funds for three
favorite charities, including
St. Louis Center in Chelsea,
the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
in Detroit, and the Dominican
Sisters of Peace in Oxford.
Ms. Evola performed for two
hours with internationally
renowned tenor Aaron Caruso,
from New York, Sinatra
stylist Mark Randisi, operatic
baritone Dino Valle, concert
pianist Stephen Vaglica and
Ensemble Director Simone
Vitale.
Ms. Evola visits St. Louis
Center every year during the
Christmas season and sings
Christmas carols with the
residents. “I love how St.
Louis Center cares for people
with special needs, and I’m
happy to help raise funds to
help support them.” This was
the second year for this event
at Andiamo’s, and there were
400 people in attendance
that enjoyed a collection of
modern music by Bernstein,
opera classics from Puccini
and Mozart, and Old Italian
favorites such as “O Mio
Babbino Caro, Parla Piu
Piano, Mamma and Sole
Mio”.
Fr. Enzo Addari, SdC.,
Administrator of St. Louis
Center said, “We are
grateful to Eva and all of the
performers who supported
us and the other charities
tonight, and Joe Vicari and
the staff of Andiamo’s did
a wonderful
job in taking
care of the
many patrons
who enjoyed
the evening
and made it a
great event.”
St.
Louis
Center is a
residential
care facility
for children and adults
with
intellectual
and
developmental disabilities
located five miles west
of Chelsea in Washtenaw
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Italian American Cultural Society
First International Screening of the Movie Teaser
“Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved” in Livonia
On Sunday, November 8 the
first international screening
of the movie teaser for the
docufilm “Andrea Doria:
Are the Passengers Saved?”
took place at a reception at
Cantoro’sMarketandTrattoria
of Plymouth. The docufilm,
written and produced by
the untold truth about
the ship’s collision
and
its
unjustly
accused Captain Piero
Calamai.
“ANDREA DORIA: ARE THE PASSENGERS SAVED?”
A Docufilm produced by Andrea Doria Project, LLC
Written by Pierette Domenica Simpson & Directed by Luca Guardabascio
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
x Level 1: “An Autographed DVD” - $25
o Signed DVD by Pierette Simpson & Luca Guardabascio
Production of the film
began in January of
2015. Director Luca
Guardabascio
of
Rome
has
filmed
numerous Writer and Producer Pierette Domenica
hours of dramatic Simpson and Director Luca Guardabasreenactments
cio. Photo by Richard Haskin
and
engaging
interviews in both
Current fund-raising initiatives
Detroit and Italy, including are for the post-production
Pierette’s
village
of expenses: attending major film
Pranzalito in the province festivals, hiring notable actors,
of Torino. The film is filming more dramatizations,
currently being edited and creating special effects, and
translated into English, and a website. Opportunities for
additional footage is being participation in this exciting
The beautiful Maria and Eva Evola, gathered to elevate the film project start at $25 and are
who portray the young Pierette and
to an even higher creative described on the forms
her mother in the film. Photo by
endeavor.
included on this page.
Maria Chirco
Pierette Domenica Simpson
and directed by Luca
Guardabascio, received rave
reviews from the enthusiastic
audience of more than one
hundred fifty guests.
Local stars of the movie
Maria and Eva Evola and
Judge Joe Toia were among
the guests.
DECEMBER 2015
“ANDREA DORIA: ARE THE PASSENGERS SAVED?”
A Docufilm produced by Andrea Doria Project, LLC
Written by Pierette Domenica Simpson & Directed by Luca Guardabascio
SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTION FORM
x Level 2: “Attend The Premier” - $100
o Level 1 “Perks” plus:
o Early access to screen the film online prior to its commercial release
o Two (2) Tickets to the film’s premier in Detroit or Italy
ƒ (Travel Expenses not included)
x Level 3: “In The Credits” - $500
o Level 2 “Perks” plus:
o Your company / organization / individual name or logo featured prominently in the film’s
“Special Thanks” section of the “End Credits”
o One (1) signed copy of Pierette’s book “Alive on the Andrea Doria!”
x Level 4: “Honorary Producer” - $1,000
o Level 3 “Perks” plus:
o Your company / organization / individual name or logo featured prominently as
“Honorary Producer” in the film’s “End Credits”
o One (1) signed DVD with personal dedication by Pierette
o Five (5) additional signed DVDs
o One (1) signed and matted Special Limited Edition Photo from the film’s set by national
award-winning photographer, Richard Haskin (www.richardhaskinphotography.com)
Additional levels continued on the next page
Level 5: “Honorary Executive Producer” - $2,500
o Level 4 “Perks” plus:
For more information or answers to questions, please contact Chris Fetchko, Associate Producer:
o Limited Edition Personalized Plaque commemorating your involvement in the project
(570)-578-0959 / [email protected] or Anthony Apone, Assistant Producer: (586)703-3262 /[email protected].
Your company / organization / individual name or logo featured prominently as
“Honorary Executive Producer” in the film’s “End Credits”
Level 6: “Dinner & Photography Session” - $5,000
o Level 5 “Perks” plus:
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
o Dinner for two (2) at Cantoro Market and Trattoria in the Detroit area with Pierette, Luca,
FULL NAME:_____________________________________________________________________
NOTE: This is how it will appear in the credits if applicable.
and/or Chris Fetchko (Associate Producer) based on availability. (Travel expenses not
covered)
o Personalized photo shoot (headshots or group) with photographer Richard Haskin
MAILING ADDRESS
(Where all items will be shipped)
within the Detroit Area; includes photographs. Outside of Detroit area, additional travel
ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________
costs apply
Alternative option if outside of Detroit Area: Two (2) matted and signed Limited
________________________________________________________________________________
Edition Photographs from the film’s set
CITY:___________________________________________________________________________
Pierette
and
her
grandparents survived the
catastrophic collision of
the Andrea Doria and the
Stockholm in 1956. The
docufilm dramatizes her
immigration, nightmare on
the Atlantic, and her arrival
in America. It is based on
her critically acclaimed book
Alive on the Andrea Doria!
The Greatest Sea Rescue
in History. The film uses
interviews with maritime
experts, survivors, divers and
archival footage to reveal
STATE:_________ ZIP:___________
Level 7: “The Executive Producer Dines with Ralph Malph” - $10,000
CONTACT INFO
o Level 6 “Perks” plus:
PHONE:_________________________________________________
EMAIL: _________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL CONTRIBUTION
Most, the “Ralph Malph” of TV’s Happy Days. (Travel expenses not covered)
(PLEASE CIRCLE)
LEVEL 1 - $25
LEVEL 2 - $100
LEVEL 6 - $5,000
LEVEL 7 - $10,000
x
x
LEVEL 3 - $500
LEVEL 4 - $1,000
o Your individual name listed in the film’s Opening Credits as “Executive Producer”
o Two (2) tickets to a Celebratory Dinner at Cantoro Cantina (Plymouth, MI) with Don
LEVEL 5 - $2,500
Sponsor acknowledges the unpredictable nature of the motion-picture business and that Andrea Doria Project,
LLC may not be able to accomplish the production, completion, release, and exploitation of the film and Sponsor
agrees to hold Andrea Doria Project, LLC harmless in such event.
Sponsor acknowledges and agrees that Sponsor shall not have any rights by reason of this sponsorship except
as set forth herein and shall have no creative, legal or business input or ownership interest in the film.
Signature:_______________________________________________________Date:_____________
Please complete this form and mail with check payable to “Andrea Doria Project, LLC” to:
Pierette Simpson
40535 Mill Rd. Ct. East
Novi, MI 48375
For more information or answers to questions, please contact Chris Fetchko, Associate Producer:
(570)-578-0959 / [email protected] or Anthony Apone, Assistant Producer: (586)703-3262 / [email protected].
o Play an “Extra” in either Luca Maria Guardabascio or Chris Fetchko’s next feature film
(Travel expenses not covered)
o Personalized Skype or Phone Call with Pierette, Luca, or Chris
o Personal framed “Thank You” letter from Pierette
Customized Sponsorship Packages above $10,000 are available and can be discussed
with Chris Fetchko
Sponsorships above $5,000 may have the option to be converted to an “Investment” in
the film
For more information or answers to questions, please contact Chris Fetchko, Associate Producer:
(570)-578-0959 / [email protected] or Anthony Apone, Assistant Producer: (586)703-3262 / [email protected].
DECEMBER 2015
Italian American Cultural Society
Please Support those who Support the IACS
ATTORNEYS
J.B.Bieske and Jenifer Alfonsi
19991 Hall Road
Macomb Twp., MI 48044
800-331-3530
fax 586-977-8444
www.ssdfighter.com
Aiello, Mark Anthony
535 Griswold St #1650
Detroit, MI 48226
313-964-4900
Lucido & Manzella, PC
Attorneys & Counselors at Law
39999 Garfield Road
Clinton Twp., MI 48038
586-228-3900
Marchese, Giorgio
43455 Schoenherr Rd Ste.7
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-323-2300
Bakeries
Bommarito Bakery
Michigan Italian Bakery, Inc
21830 Greater Mack Ave
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
586-772-6731 fax 772-6556
Il Fornaio Bakery
13689 23 Mile Road
Shelby Twp., MI 48315
586-566-5280
BANQUET HALLS
IACS Banquet Center
43843 Romeo Plank Rd
Clinton Twp., MI 48038
586-421-5155
www.iacsonline.com
CEMETERIES
Resurrection Cemetery
18201 Clinton River Road
Clinton Twp., MI
586-286-9020
www.mtelliott.com
DENTIST
John A. Dobry, DDS
15870 19 Mile Rd Ste 160
Clinton Twp, MI 48038
586-286-0790
www.dobrydental.com
Salvatore S Aragona DDS
37020 Garfield Rd. Suite T-4
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
586-2630-4060
www.aragonadentistry.com
FINANCIAL ADVISING
Donadio Financial Services
47718 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Twp, MI 48317
www.DonadioFinancialServices.com
586-737-2000
FRUIT MARKET
Randazzos Fresh Markets
www.randazzofreshmarket.com
36800 Garfield
Clinton Township MI 48035
586-293-3500
49800 Hayes Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
586-566-8700 13441 13 Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088
586-979-1010
HOME HEALTH CARE
Walkar’s Home Relief Services
5005 E. 14 Mile Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586)264-3550
www.walkars.com
INSURANCE AGENCIES
Lucido Insurance Agency
39999 Garfield
Clinton Twp., MI 48038
586-286-8200
Auto • Home • Business • Life
• Health • Financial Planning
PAGE 15
LANDSCAPING
SC Lawnscape, LLC
Macomb Twp., MI
586-263-0641
POLISHED CONCRETE
Creative Surfaces, Inc
20500 Hall Road
Clinton Twp., MI 48038
586-226-2950
www.cre8tivesurfaces.com
[email protected]
PHYSICIANS
Skardarasy, MD Charles
Si’ Parla Italiano
33464 Schoenherr Ste 160
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
586-258-3775
Retirement Living
Villa Bella of Clinton Township
15894 19 Mile Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
586-412-8190
www.Villa-Bella.net
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Heritage Travel
3636 Peany Lane
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
800-829-2200
Volare Travel Inc.
42500 Hayes, Ste 400
Clinton Twp., MI 48038
586-263-4500
www.volaretravel.com
January 2016 – Bus Ministry to Holy Family Church
FUNERAL HOMES
Bagnasco & Calcaterra
Funeral Homes
St. Clair Shores
& Sterling Heights
586-777-0557 or 586-977-7300
11:30 A.M. ITALIAN MASS
Lee Ellena Funeral Home, Inc.
46530 Romeo Plank Road
Macomb Twp., MI 48044
586-412-8999
Resurrection
40800 Hayes Road
Clinton Twp., MI 48038
586-412-3000
JOIN US FOR MASS IN JANUARY WITH THE
COMFORT OF A BUS RIDE!
PICK UP AT 10:15 A.M. & DROP OFF 2:15 P.M.
AT LAKESIDE MALL
(Lower Level of Sear Parking Lot)
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons
54880 Van Dyke Ave
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
586-677-4000
Sunday, January 10, 2016
HAIR SALONS
Pomponi’s Hair Shop
4728 Rochester Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
[email protected]
248-585-5979 or 588-4464
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Sunday, January 24, 2016
***SEATING LIMITED TO 47 PEOPLE***
(First Come … First Serve Basis) – NO REFUNDS
Purchase All 5 Sundays for only $50 a seat
Or
Purchase Each Sunday individually for $15 each
Please Note: Seating Preference Priority Given to those who purchase all 5
Sundays. Also Bus leaves promptly at 10:15 a.m. and will not wait for anyone.
Payment Must Be Received By: December 10, 2015 – NO REFUNDS
For Reservations, Please Call Sebastian Previti (586) 206-5185
or Rosa Bonni (586) 291-2956 or Josephine DeMaria (586) 294-1684
All 5 Sundays = YES, Please Reserve _____ Tickets at $50.00 Each = $________
Name: ________________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________ City: __________________ State: _____ Zip: __________
Checks Payable: “Holy Family Church” - Mail to: 8903 Inverness Drive – Washington, MI 48095 –
*** Please Note: “This is a Tax Deductible Charitable Event” – Tickets will be mailed upon receipt of payment – NO REFUNDS***
1 Week Only = YES, Please Reserve _____ Tickets at $15.00 Each = $________
If buying weekly, then please indicate which Sunday you are reserving: JANUARY ____, 2016
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IACS 5 Annual Fall Craft Show
Italian American Cultural Society
DECEMBER 2015
th
We are grateful to everyone who helped to make our 5th Annual
Fall Craft Show a success. This year shoppers enjoyed the
crafts, products and services of sixty-five vendors. A special
thank you to Giulia Avara, Esther Beaudette, Antonio
DiGiorgio, Carlo DiVirgilio, Gene Fedeli, Fran Felicia,
Dolly Grzedzenski, Jean Hassell, Marina and Rosanna
Maniaci, Elio Ripari, Clarice Squillace, and Samantha
Tornberg who volunteered their time to make everything
run smoothly on the day of the event. Our generous IACS
President Giovanni LoIacono once again donated the bread
that was sold by Dolly and Fran. Thank you to everyone
who participated!
The beautiful ladies from Salon Treuvis
Fran Felicia and Dolly Grzedzenski sell
bread and raffle tickets
Loretta Cipolla and Anne Marie Weiss
Cathy Sitek and Michael Palomba
Anna DelVillano shopping with her daughters
Sandy DelVillano Marchi and Lisa Maria Wagner
We provide catering services
117 West Lafayette Romeo, MI 48065
586-785-3157
www.buonappetitoitaliancuisine.com Follow us on Facebook
A special Luncheon was held to discuss goals and objectives of the Italian Consul and COM.IT.ES with the Italian
Embassy Representatives on Friday, October 23rd.
Front Row: Domenic Mancini; Dott. Luisa LaPresa, Consul; Domenico Ruggirello.
Second Row L-R: Tony DiPonio; Giovanni LoIacono; Sebastiano Previti; Anna Roselli; Minister Franchetti Pardo
from Italian Embassy in Washington D.C., and Dr. Carlo
Romeo of Washington D.C.
We’re known for our crispy delicious Arancini, homemade sauces,delicious
entrees, fresh salads and Kahlua-soaked Tiramisu.
We provide catering services for all of your party and events needs.
DECEMBER 2015
Sincere Gratitude to Sportsmen’s
Wild Game Dinner Sponsors and
Advertisers…
Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes
Cadillac Coffee
Calabria Club
Dave’s Sausage Factory, Inc.
Del Bene Produce, Inc.
Detroit Arms, LLC
Eataliana Homemade Pasta
Ernst Meats
Federazione Abruzzese Del Michigan
Federazione Siciliana Del Michigan
Giorgio Marchese
Godfather Cigar & Martini Lounge
IACS Council of Presidents
Il Fornaio Bakery
James Ferrari & Sons
JCR Supply, Inc.
Leonard’s Syrups
Lodge Figli Della Sicilia
Lucido’s Insurance Agency
Michigan Accordion Society
Nonna’s Italian Kitchen
Palazzo Grande/DaFrancesco’s
Resurrection Cemetery
SC Lawnscape
Serra Buick-GMC-Cadillac (Andrew
Granata)
Serra Buick-GMCCadillac (Chris DiGiuseppe)
St. Louis Center
Sysco Foods
Tri County Beverages
Villa Bella
Vintage Wine
Italian American Cultural Society
PAGE 17
5th Annual Sportsmen’s Wild Game Dinner Oh Deer! You Should Have been Here!
On November 6 the IACS
hosted its 5th Annual
Sportsmen’s Wild Game
Dinner. Dr. Mike Aiello
chaired this year’s event.
Chef Alex Lozovoj and his
crew outdid themselves,
serving appetizers of
wild boar sliders, grilled
quail, kangaroo sausage
skewers,
and
fried
alligator.
These were
followed by a family style
dinner featuring smoked
venison minestrone, ragu
of rabbit pappardelle,
duck and cherry ravioli,
grilled elk and venison
siciliano, Tuscan braised
pheasant, buffalo osso
bucco, salad, fingerling
potatoes with dried figs
and thyme, balsamic
glazed root vegetables,
and drunken pear and
cranberry crostata for
dessert.
The evening’s activities
included a firearms raffle
conducted by Bass Pro
Shops and Gregory Rinaldi,
and a raffle of numerous
other
hunting-themed
prizes and gift baskets.
Godfather Cigar Bar and
Lounge was on hand, with
cigars and premium liquor,
adding the alcohol and
tobacco to the firearms.
Local businessman and
philanthropist
Steve
Stolaruk was honored as
Man of the Year. Steve
presented checks to the
St. Louis Center, San
Francesco Church, and
St.
Sabbas
Orthodox
Monastery, demonstrating
why he was selected for
this recognition.
The IACS will donate a
portion of the profits to
the St. Louis Center, and a
portion will be
used to fund
our
Italian
Education
Scholarship
Program.
Thank
you
to everyone
who helped
to make this
event a great
success.
PAGE 18
Italian American Cultural Society
Padre Pino Licciardi Invites You to Attend
DECEMBER 2015
Calabria Club
2016
3520 Fox Hill Drive, Sterling Heights, Mi 48310 • 586-979-7143
FUNDRAISER
Curatore Di Cultura
Calabrese
Officers
641 Chrysler Drive
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Vice President
Dino Marra
Italian-American Cultural Center
43843 Romeo Plank Road –Clinton Township, Michigan
Dinner – 7:00 p.m.
Dancing – 9:00 p.m.
SILENT AUCTIONS | RAFFLES | DELICIOUS MENU | OPEN BAR | ESPRESSO BAR
Strolling “Italian-American” Music Performed by:
“Il Viaggio Italiano”
Featuring “Italian-American” Music Performed by:
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUINITIES
***ALL SPONSORS WILL BE DISPLAYED ON SIGNAGE THAT
EVENING ALONG WITH NEWSLETTER & ALL SOCIAL MEDIA***
PLATINUM SPONSOR = $1,000




VIP TABLE OF 10 TICKETS
COMPANY LOGO ON STEP & REPEAT BANNER
FULL PAGE AD IN PROGRAM BOOK
HONORABLE MENTION AT GALA W/RECOGNITION
GOLD SPONSOR = $750
PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISEMENT
City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: __________
Telephone: _______________________________________
Checks Payable: “HOLY FAMILY CHURCH”
Mail to: 8903 Inverness Drive – Washington, MI 48095
Please Note: “Tax Deductible Charitable Event”
Membership Chairman
Pino Lico
Activities Coordinator
Cynthia Iannuzzi Patrick
Treasurer
Judi Blindu
Sergeant of Arms
Frank Tundo
Chairman
Frank Guglielmetti
 VIP TABLE OF 2 TICKETS
 BUSINESS CARD AD IN PROGRAM BOOK
Address: _________________________________________
Corresponding Secretary
Paula Melia
 VIP TABLE OF 4 TICKETS
 HALF PAGE AD IN PROGRAM BOOK
BRONZE SPONSOR = $250
Name: ___________________________________________
Recording Secretary
Laura Iannuzzi
Publicity Chairman
Lucy Guglielmetti
SILVER SPONSOR = $500
YES, I want ____ Tickets at $50.00 Each = $_________
2nd Vice President
Domenic Bitonti
 VIP TABLE OF 6 TICKETS
 FULL PAGE AD IN PROGRAM BOOK
$100 FULL PAGE
$50 1/2 PAGE
$25 BUSINESS CARD
Tickets: $50.00 a Person
(Tables of 10 Available)
For Sponsorship and/or
for Reservations Please Call:
Sebastian Previti
SUNDAY DECEMBER 6TH 2015
12:30 PM UNTIL? PM
President
Domenico Melia
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Doors Open – 6:00 p.m.
CALABRIA CLUB ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS PARTY
(586) 206-5185
Or Email [email protected]
NONNA NOMINATION FORM
Nonna is my Name – Spoiling is my Game!
We’re looking for a different Nonna each week to host
Thursday Nonna Nights at the Italian American Cultural
Society Banquet & Conference Center. Nonna’s Night is a
special fun, get-together evening…delicious Italian cooking,
too, by Chef Alex! So, invite your family and friends and
ENJOY!
-----------------------------------------------------------------Yes, I would like to nominate
(name)
T o Be a Nonna.
Name of Person Nominating Nonna
Phone Number:
Email:
Please mail back or email nomination to:
Italian American Cultural Society,
43843 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038
Email: [email protected]
IACS Phone Number: 586-228-3030
Board of Directors
Carmine Aquino
Maurice Cerra
Joe Coscione
Giuseppe Garreffa
Sal Greco
Luigi Guglielmetti
Joe Papaleo
Lynn Porchia
Past Presidents
Pino Lico
Giovanni Notarianni
Gino Esposito
Frank Guglielmetti
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHRISTMAS PARTY SIGN UP (DEADLINE DEC 1ST 2015) RESERVE EARLY
Name of Paid Member________________________Phone#________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________
Number of Adults(13 & Over)________
# of Children and ages (Boy/Ages)__________________(Girls/Ages)__________________
Please send checks to: Calabria Club c/o Paula Melia
3520 Fox Hill Drive, Sterling Hgts., Michigan 48310
If you have any questions, call Paula Melia at
(586) 979-7143
Message from the President
I hope to see everyone at the Christmas party, if not I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a
happy New Year.
President Domenico Melia
DECEMBER 2015 Italian American Cultural Society
Lessons –
Learn Italian
At the Italian
American Cultural
Society Banquet
& Conference
Center
Italian lessons for adults are
now being offered by the
Italian American Cultural
Society in Clinton Township, Michigan. Weeknight
adult classes range from beginning Italian to advanced
language skills.
The comprehensive lessons
include reading, writing, vocabulary, conversation, and
cultural introductions. They
are taught by native Italian speakers with teaching
degrees, yet have the social
feeling of meeting up with a
few friends or taking a quick
trip to Italy.
The focus for the adults is on
developing stronger conversation skills to help with a
visit to Italy or to keep language skills sharp. There is
a perfect course level waiting for you.
Contact the Italian American Cultural Society today
to find the right course for
you. Adult winter semester
classes begin the week of
Monday, January 18, 2016,
and all classes are from 7:00
p.m. – 9:00 p.m., 15 weeks.
For more information, visit
the IACS website – www.
iacsonline.com or call the
Center (586-228-3030, Ext.
15) for specific days and
times.
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Italian American Cultural Society
Italian Language Classes: Winter 2016 Enrollment Form
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Italian American Cultural Society
DECEMBER 2015
Advantages to being an IACS Member:
• Monthly home delivery of the Italian American
Cultural Society newspaper;
•
• Free dinner for children under 5 during Nonna Nite
with Family, Family & Friends, Patron, Benefactor,
or Lifetime membership levels;
• Special 10% discount Italian language classes;
• Discounted IACS special events over $25;
•
• Special discount for IACS members on advertising
in the IACS newspaper;
• Special 20% coupons at Carson are at Partridge
Creek Mall only. Must have a valid IACS
membership ID to participate.
• Special 20% discount on all baked goods including
wedding cakes at Il Fornaio Bakery, 13689 23 Mile
Road in Shelby Township;
• Giuseppe’s International Oil & Vinegars - $1.00
off each bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or
Aged Balsamic Vinegar (200ml size & up); The
Mall at Partridge Creek – 586/263-4200; www.
giuseppesoils.com;
• Dr. David Guzzardo – Chiropractor – New Patients –
A free consultation, free exam, and half off on x-rays
– 39725 Garfield, Clinton Twp., 586/286-6616;
www.guzzardochiropractic.com;
• St. Clair Eye, Charles G. Shermetaro, O.D. – 15%
discount on lenses, frames, and non-prescription
sunglasses. Not to be used with insurances, other
discounts, or on contact lenses. 48873 Hayes Rd. @
22 Mile – (586) 247-2121;
• SC Lawnscape LLC – FREE first lawn cutting
with signed year contract. 10% SAVINGS on any
landscape purchase of $2,500 or above. REFERRAL
PROGRAM, our current, past, or new customers
receive discounts or local gift cards with every
signed referral. 586/263-0641 – www.sclawnscape.
com;
•
Attorney Armand Velardo – Free consultation and
10% discount on legal services. (Acquisitions; Civil
and Commercial Litigation; Corporate Planning;
Estate Planning; Family Law; Mergers; Personal
Injury; Probate; Real Estate Transactions;
Shareholder Disputes; Tax Issues; Arbitrator;
Facilitator; and Mediator.)
IACS Membership - Levels and Benefits
Membership in December - Membership begins 2015
And expires January 2017
Every member strengthens the Italian American Cultural Society to better educate and preserve our
traditional Italian culture. Your membership helps to make the IACS more responsive to the Italian
American community it serves.
Your membership pays for itself.
• One-year subscription to the Italian American newspaper;
• Discounted Italian language classes;
• Discounted IACS special events over $25.
PLEASE CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP LEVEL:
Senior - $44 Senior Couples - $88 Gioventu’ Couple - $88 Individual (Under age 60) - $60
Family - $109 – Two adult members and children in same household. Gioventu’ Family - $109
Family & Friends - $163 – Two adult members; includes two (2) guests and all children or
grandchildren 18 years and younger.
Patron - $325 – Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years
and younger; Includes four guests at member’s prices.
Benefactor - $542 – Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18
years and younger; Includes six guests at member’s price; $100 IACS gift certificate – good
towards all IACS special events.
Lifetime - $5,000 – Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18
years and younger; Includes 10 guests at member’s price; a $100 IACS gift certificate – good
towards all IACS special events.
Upon receipt of payment, you may start enjoying the benefits of membership. Membership is
good through January 2017. Make checks payable to IACS.
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Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan
Gagliano Aterno, Pacentro Club
Christmas Party
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Penna’s of Sterling
38400 Van Dyke
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Doors open at 12:00 PM, Family style dinner at 1:00 PM
Tickets $25 for FADM, GA, and Pacentro Club members
$30 for non-members
Includes open bar, Santa, and entertainment
Children 5 years and under free
Children ages 6 to 16 $15
For Tickets contact Pete Fuciarelli at 586-248-1159
By November 30, 2015
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Please be advised that this Consulate, under the auspices of the Comites
of Detroit, will be making the services of a visiting Consular Officer
available, once a month, in order to assist members of the Community
who find difficulty reaching the office of the Consulate. The Officer will
meet with a maximum of 20 Italian Nationals who may consign their
consular files directly to the visiting Officer.
The aforementioned service will be provided in the following manner:
- on the third Wednesday of the month, at the l’Italian American Cultural Society, located at n.43843 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI
48038 from 1 :00 pm to 4:00 pm beginning on Wednesday, November
18,2015; -- on the third Thursday of the month at the Italian American
Club of Livonia, located at n.39200 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154
from 1 :00 pm to 4:00 pm beginning on Thursday, November 19,2015.
The Italian Nationals, up to a maximum of 20, may draw a number
upon their arrival at the respective location and they will be seen in
numerical order by the Consular Officer.
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2015
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Convegno “Lingua e cultura italiana:
A TUTTI I NOSTRI LETTORI
strumento di integrazione in Italia e
nel mondo”
Il Centro Culturale Italiano
ha accolto un gruppo
di illustri ospiti per un
convegno sul tema “Lingua
e cultura italiana: strumento
di integrazione in Italia e nel
mondo”. L’evento è stato
organizzato dal Comites della
circiscrizione di Detroit,
in
collaborazione
con
l”Onvorevole Angela Fuscia
Nissoli Fitzgerald, sotto gli
auspici del Consolato d’Italia
a Detroit.
I partecipanti sono stati:
Societa’ Dante Alighieri del
Michigan, l’Università di
Michigan
Lia Adelfi, Societa’ Dante
Alighieri del Michigan
Dott. Silvana Mangione,
Vice Segretario GENERALE
uscente del CGIE
UN FELICE E PROSPERO
ANNO NUOVO
I temi del pomeriggio erano:
I corsi di linga italiana
L. 153/7; la riforma in
Parlamento
La lingua italiana mel
sistema delle scuole in nord
America
Il ruuolo degli Enti Gestori
“La certificazione di qualità”
per insegnanti di italiano;
ruolo delle associzazioni
degli insegnanti e delle
università
italiane
e
americane”
AUGURIAMO
Domenico
Ruggirello,
Presidente Comites Detroit
Dott. Maria Luisa Lapresa,
Console d’Italia a Detroit
Cons. Amb. Carlo Romeo,
Coordinatore
consolare
Ambasciata
d’Italia
a
Washington
Onorevole Fabio Porta, Il Cons. Amb. Romeo
portato
i
saluti
Presidente del Comitato ha
parlamentare sugli italiani dell’ambasciatore Claudio
Bisognero. Ha comunicato
all’estero
Onorevole Gea Schirò, XIV che la domanda d’italiano e
d’Italia da parte della società
Comissione UE
Prof.
Sandro
Corso, americana è in crescita. Gli
(ANSA-C. PERI)
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E MARIOdel
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studenti d‘italiano
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Luongo,
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meglio
del
lavoro di
(Uil)Berlusconi
Scuola lingue moderne insegnate
negli
atenei
USA, l’italiano
estero
Coro di consensi in Stati
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lusconi il governo di Mario
Monti, futuro dimissionario, MONTI, LEADER CORAGGIOSO - Nel 2012 «il
un processo di riforme che
ha creato le basi per la crescita economica - ha esaltato
l’economista l’ambasciatore
degli Stati Uniti a Roma David Thorne - Il premier Monti
ha dimostrato grande leadership e coraggio durante il suo
mandato, rafforzando la posizione dell’Italia in Europa
e nel resto del mondo».
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così»
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Presidente,
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al Quirinale tra premier e tenzioni delle forze politiche,
la rielezione del presidente
se intendono «aspresidente
Repubblica accertando
Amministrazione,
e della
il personale
del IACS
Barack Obama,
poi ha speso
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lodi per un governo che «ha
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la
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di vita italiano”.campo
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di
Silvio
Berlusconi.
Advanced Placement (AP) sponsor di raccolta fondi, e con voi nel prossimo anno.
giorno conèPerunail secondo
grande priorità
per gli inserzionisti per il vostro
secutivo,Bisognero.
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da garantire che l’Italia resti
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DICEMBRE 2015
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all’estero
che
per il riacquisto della
l’hanno
perduta
presentando
cittadinanza da parte degli
un progetto
di legge, firmato
italiani
all’estero
che
da
317
colleghi
di tutti gli
l’hanno perduta presentando
schieramenti.
Purtroppo,
un
progetto di legge,
firmato
durante
l’esame
da 317 colleghi di tuttidella
gli
riforma della cittadinanza
schieramenti.
Purtroppo,
è stato deciso
di limitare
durante
l’esame
dellail
campo
di
azione
ai
minori
riforma della cittadinanza
rimandando
l’esame
èstranieri
stato deciso
di limitare
il
degli
aspetti
inerenti
gli
campo di azione ai minori
italiani rimandando
all’estero a prossime
stranieri
l’esame
iniziative
legislative
degli aspetti
inerenti come
gli
richiesto
dal mioa ordine
del
italiani
all’estero
prossime
giorno
accolto
dal
Governo.
iniziative legislative come
Infatti continuerò
a lavorare
richiesto
dal mio ordine
del
su
questo
tema
anche
giorno accolto dal Governo.
incalzando
il a lavorare
Governo
Infatti
continuerò
nei
modi
e
nelle
forme
su questo tema anche
opportune.
incalzando il Governo
nei modi e nelle forme
Qual è il suo feeling con
opportune.
la
comunità
italiana
residente
nel
Nord
e
Centro
Qual è il suo feeling
con
America?
Ci
sono
esigenze
la
comunità
italiana
particolari
che i eresidenti
residente
nel Nord
Centro
in
questa
circoscrizione
America? Ci sono esigenzele
hanno manifestato
e sulle
particolari
che i residenti
quali
ha
in
programma
in questa circoscrizione ledi
intervenire?
hanno
manifestato e sulle
quali ha in programma di
C’è un ottimo feeling, io
intervenire?
sono parte della comunità
e per
questo feeling,
sento io
gli
C’è
un ottimo
stessi
problemi
che
loro
sono parte della comunità
eprospettano
per questo agli
sento eletti
gli
all’estero.
I
problemi
stessi problemi che
loro
sono tanti e partono
dalla
prospettano
agli
eletti
necessità
di
assicurare
all’estero.
I
problemi
servizi
più
sono
tanti econsolari
partono dalla
efficienti
alla
promozione
necessità di assicurare
linguisticaconsolari
passando per
servizi
piùla
previdenza
e
l’esigenza
efficienti alla promozionedi
riuscire adpassando
avere gliper
stessi
linguistica
la
sgravi
fiscali
che
sono
previdenza e l’esigenza diin
essere per
cittadini
riuscire
ad iavere
gli italiani
stessi
residenti
sul
territorio
sgravi fiscali che sono
in
nazionale.
essere
per i cittadini italiani
residenti
sul
territorio
Tra il 2014 ed il 2015 molte
nazionale.
Ambasciate italiane hanno
chiuso. Sa darci notizie
Tra il 2014 ed il 2015 molte
riguardo
l’Ambasciata
Ambasciate italiane hanno
d’Italia a Santo Domingo
chiuso. Sa darci notizie
chiusa da dicembre 2014?
riguardo
l’Ambasciata
Attualmente oltre 10mila
d’Italia a Santo Domingo
italiani residenti nella
chiusa da dicembre 2014?
Repubblica Domenicana,
Attualmente oltre 10mila
regolarmente
iscritti
italiani residenti nella
all’AIRE,
devono
Repubblica Domenicana,
viaggiare fino a Panama
regolarmente
iscritti
per fare visti, passaporti
all’AIRE,
devono
e quant’altro. Crede di
viaggiare fino a Panama
poter intervenire in aula
per fare visti, passaporti
per chiedere spiegazioni?
e quant’altro. Crede di
poter intervenire in aula
Vi è stato un processo di
per chiedere spiegazioni?
razionalizzazione della rete
diplomatico-consolare che
Vi è stato un processo di
non condivido e che parte
razionalizzazione della rete
dalla scorsa legislatura, un
diplomatico-consolare che
percorso che si era riuscito
non condivido e che parte
a bloccare grazie ad una
dalla scorsa legislatura, un
indagine conoscitiva sulla
percorso che si era riuscito
“Riorganizzazione
della
a bloccare grazie ad una
rete diplomatico-consolare
indagine conoscitiva sulla
e
sull’adeguatezza
e
“Riorganizzazione
della
sull’utilizzo delle dotazioni
rete diplomatico-consolare
organiche e di bilancio
e
sull’adeguatezza
e
del Ministero degli affari
sull’utilizzo delle dotazioni
esteri”
organizzata
in
organiche e di bilancio
maniera congiunta dalle
del Ministero degli affari
Commissioni
esteri
di
esteri”
organizzata
in
Camera e Senato. Tale
maniera congiunta dalle
indagine non fu presa
Commissioni
esteri
di
in debito conto ed il
Camera e Senato. Tale
processo di cosiddetta
indagine non fu presa
razionalizzazione, poi, è
in debito conto ed il
ripreso con conseguenze
processo di cosiddetta
negative per i servizi ai
razionalizzazione, poi, è
connazionali all’estero.
ripreso con conseguenze
Per
quanto
concerne
negative per i servizi ai
l’Ambasciata italiana a
connazionali all’estero.
Santo Domingo, che ritengo
Per
quanto
concerne
sia un luogo strategico
l’Ambasciata italiana a
per il nostro Paese e per
Santo Domingo, che ritengo
la presenza dei nostri
sia un luogo strategico
connazionali, purtroppo è
per il nostro Paese e per
stata chiusa. Tuttavia non
la presenza dei nostri
mi sono data per vinta ed ho
connazionali, purtroppo è
insistito, presso il ministero
stata chiusa. Tuttavia non
degli Esteri affinché i nostri
mi sono data per vinta ed ho
connazionali
potessero
insistito, presso il ministero
continuare ad avere erogati
degli Esteri affinché i nostri
servizi consolari adeguati e
connazionali
potessero
devo dire che dopo i disagi
continuare ad avere erogati
inizialiconsolari
si è registrato
servizi
adeguati un
e
netto
miglioramento.
Infatti,
devo dire che dopo i disagi
il Maeci,
incontro
iniziali
si nel
è venire
registrato
un
alle
esigenze
di
garantire
netto miglioramento. Infatti,
una
rappresentanza
ilsia
Maeci,
nel venire
incontro
diplomatica
accreditata
che
alle esigenze di garantire
i
servizi
consolari,
come
sia una rappresentanza
ho ripetutamente
chiesto
diplomatica
accreditata
che
negli
incontri
informali,
ha
i servizi consolari, come
provveduto
a
ridisegnare
ho ripetutamente chiestola
presenza
delle
Istituzioni
negli
incontri
informali,
ha
italiane
nella
Repubblica
provveduto a ridisegnare la
Dominicana,
istituendo,
presenza
delle Istituzioni
presso
la
Delegazione
italiane nella Repubblica
UE in Santo istituendo,
Domingo,
Dominicana,
una
sezione
distaccata
presso
la
Delegazione
dell’Ambasciata
d’Italia
UE in Santo Domingo,
in
Panama,
in
un
contesto
una sezione distaccata
unitario
di
diplomazia
dell’Ambasciata
d’Italia
europea
che
si
andrà
sempre
in Panama, in un contesto
più
affermando
nell’ambito
unitario
di
diplomazia
del Servizio
Europeo
europea
che si andrà
sempredi
Azione
Esterna.
più affermando nell’ambito
Inoltre,
è stato
messodia
del
Servizio
Europeo
punto,
anche
se
con
ritardo,
Azione Esterna.
un
piano
di
riorganizzazione
Inoltre, è stato messo a
e potenziamento
rete
punto,
anche se condella
ritardo,
consolare
onoraria
che
sarà
un piano di riorganizzazione
al più
eoperativa
potenziamento
dellapresto.
rete
C
o
n
t
e
m
p
o
r
a
n
e
m esarà
nte,
consolare onoraria ache
l’Ambasciata
italiana
operativa al più presto.a
in eessere
CPanama
o n t e m phao rposto
aneam
nte,
interventi
sostitutivi
l’Ambasciata italiana a
per venire
incontro
alle
Panama
ha posto
in essere
esigenze
dei
connazionali
interventi
sostitutivie
dei
dominicani
con
per venire incontro l’invio
alle
di funzionari
consolari
esigenze
dei connazionali
e
preposti
all’erogazione
dei
dei
dominicani
con l’invio
consolari in
sinergia
diservizi
funzionari
consolari
con
gli
altri
servizi
attivati
preposti all’erogazione
dei
in
loco.
servizi consolari in sinergia
con gli altri servizi attivati
ora alla Legge
inPassiamo
loco.
di Stabilità 2016. Tra
i punti ora
contenuti
nella
Passiamo
alla Legge
manovra
economica,
di Stabilità 2016. Tra
cari ai cittadini
i quelli
puntipiùcontenuti
nella
residenti
sono
manovra all’estero
economica,
l’Imu
sulla
prima
casa
ed
quelli più cari ai cittadini
i
servizi
a
loro
offerti
dai
residenti all’estero sono
consolati
i quali,
l’Imu
sulla italiani
prima casa
ed
sembra,
aumenteranno
i servizi a loro offerti dai
notevolmente
consolati
italianidi i prezzo.
quali,
Lei
ha
spesso
parlato
sembra,
aumenteranno
dell’imposta sulla
prima
notevolmente
di prezzo.
casa
sottolineando
la
DICEMBRE 2015
disparità di trattamento
nei confronti degli italiani
residenti all’estero. Crede
di poter fare qualcosa per
far valere i diritti degli
italiani nel mondo?
Io mi sono spesa più volte,
con gli strumenti legislativi
che ci sono propri, per cercare
di ottenere gli sgravi Imu
anche per gli iscritti Aire,
purtroppo non riuscendo
ancora ad ottenere risultati
concreti se non l’impegno
del Governo ad affrontare
la questione. In occasione
dell’esame della stabilità
alla Camera riproporrò
il tema della disparità di
trattamento degli italiani
all’estero, ma spero che la
cosa possa risolversi anche
prima, in Senato. Dal canto
mio sto sensibilizzando i
colleghi dell’altro ramo
del Parlamento sul tema e
spero proprio che il loro
impegno abbia successo. In
caso contrario riproporrò,
assieme al mio Gruppo
parlamentare,
questo
problema nell’Aula di
Montecitorio. Comunque,
devo sottolineare che in
Italia manca una conoscenza
delle problematiche degli
italiani all’estero ed ho
capito che c’è molto da
lavorare su questo, cosa che
sto facendo ma che richiede
ancora tempo affinché gli
italiani all’estero siano
veramente percepiti come
parte essenziale del Sistema
Italia da tutto il Parlamento.
Diffusione della lingua
e della cultura italiana
nel mondo. In questa
manovra economica si
tolgono 3,5 milioni di euro
proprio al capitolo della
lingua e cultura italiana
all’estero,
eppure
il
sottosegretario agli Affari
Esteri e alla Cooperazione
Internazionale,
Mario
Italian American Cultural Society
Giro, al termine degli
Stati
Generali
della
lingua italiana nel mondo,
a Firenze, ha detto:
“Occorre fare in modo
che la promozione della
nostra lingua sia un tema
di rilievo nel Paese, nella
politica e nel Parlamento:
la lingua italiana non è
una materia residuale”.
Qual è la sua posizione a
riguardo?
Concordo
pienamente
con
il
Sottosegretario
Giro ed il mio impegno
va proprio nella direzione
di contribuire a rafforzare
la promozione linguistica
come espressione della
nostra diplomazia culturale.
Abbiamo un soft power che
è costituito dalla bellezza
della lingua di Dante che
dovremmo usare meglio ed
in maniera più efficace. In
questo senso ritengo che la
promozione linguistica sia
veramente parte essenziale
del Sistema Italia nel mondo,
ma dobbiamo lavorare per
definire strumenti chiari ed
evidenti di certificazione
dell’insegnamento
e
dell’apprendimento
che
siano
universalmente
riconosciuti.
Certamente
i tagli non aiutano. Io
mi opporrò a questo, ma
siamo chiamati anche a
trovare strumenti nuovi ed
efficaci in una prospettiva
di collaborazione pubblicoprivato. Per quanto concerne
i tagli previsti nella stabilità
contenuti all’art. 33, a cui
fa riferimento, ho chiesto
al collega Romano, del
Senato, di presentare un
emendamento che annulli
tali tagli. Speriamo che
passi l’esame del Senato,
altrimenti lo ripresenterò
alla Camera.
Il presidente del Consiglio
Renzi in passato ha detto
che “c’è grande voglia
di Italia nel mondo”
eppure quando si tratta
di finanziare investimenti
in questo ambito sembra
girarsi dall’altra parte.
Sente di confermare la
sua appartenenza alla
lista “Per l’Italia” che
sostiene un governo che,
nel concreto, sembra
disinteressarsi
alle
comunità italiane oltre
confine e alla diffusione
della nostra cultura la
quale, nel lungo periodo,
significherebbe alimentare
il Sistema Paese nel
mondo?
Io e il Gruppo “Per l’Italia”
stiamo
lavorando
per
diffondere quel valore che
le nostre comunità all’estero
possono rappresentare per il
nostro sistema paese, con
particolare attenzione alla
promozione del “made in
PAGINA 7
L'Italo Americano
Italy” e della scuola italiana
all’estero. Ma non basta,
dobbiamo essere ancora più
incisivi affinché il Governo
sostenga
concretamente
tale ricchezza. Per questo
motivo sto coinvolgendo
anche i colleghi di altri
schieramenti ad incontrare
le nostre comunità così da
raggiungere l’obiettivo in
modo trasversale. Senza gli
italiani all’estero siamo una
Italia a metà. Sono convinta
che con l’affermarsi della
consapevolezza di ciò che ha
rappresentato e rappresenta
l’emigrazione per l’Italia
sapremo costruire adeguate
politiche migratorie in
grado di rendere il nostro
Paese ancora più bello e più
grande.
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Funzionario Consolare Itinerante al IACS
Si comunica che il Consolato di Detroit, sotto gli auspici del Comites, mettera’ a disposizione I’assistenza di un Funzionario itinerante, un giorno al mese, in modo da ritirare
pratiche consolari dai connazionali che abbiano in difficolta’ a raggiungere gli uffici del
Consolato.
II Funzionario riceverebbe non piu’ di venti connazionali, i quali potranno consegnare Ie
loro pratiche direttamente al Funzionario itinerante.
II predetto servizio sara’ fornito nelle seguenti modalita’:
--Il terzo mercoledì del mese, presso l’Italian American Cultural Society, al n.43843
Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 dalle ore 13:00 aile ore 16:00 ed avra’ inizio
mercoledi 18 novembre 2015;
--il terzo giovedi del mese, presso l’Italian American Club of Livonia, al n.39200 Five
Mile road, Livonia, MI 48154 dalle ore 13:00 aile ore 16:00 ed avra’ inizio giovedì 19
novembre 2015.
I connazionali, fino ad un massimo di 20 per ogni visita, dovranno ritirare un numero al
loro arrivo presso l’Ente e saranno ricevuti in ordine progressivo dal Funzionario.
PAGINA 8 Nissoli (PI):
Grazie ai Senatori
di maggioranza
per l’ottimo
lavoro svolto in
Commissione
bilancio. Ripristinati
4.900.000 euro, sulla
stabilità, per italiani
all’estero
(Roma, 18 nov. 2015) “Sono
particolarmente
contenta
di
poter
comunicare direttamente
alle Comunità italiane
di Toronto e Detroit, in
occasione dei Convegni
sulla
promozione
linguistica
italiana
all’estero, che Claudio
Micheloni, Renato Turano
e Francesco Giacobbe
(PD), Aldo Di Biagio (AP)
e Fausto Longo (PSI),
senatori di maggioranza
eletti all’estero, con il
loro costante e convinto
impegno sono riusciti a far
approvare un emendamento,
in Commissione bilancio,
che ripristina 4milioni e
900 mila euro a vantaggio
di CGIE, Comites, Enti
Gestori e IIC. Tutto questo
rappresenta
un
passo
decisamente
importante
che mostra l’apertura del
Governo verso gli italiani
all’estero e fa sperare
di poter incidere ancora
di più, in futuro, sulle
politiche nazionali per gli
italiani all’estero”. Lo ha
dichiarato l’On. Fucsia
FitzGerald Nissoli, eletta
nella Circoscrizione estero
- Ripartizione Nord e
Centro America.
www.angelafucsianissoli.us
Italian American Cultural Society
Convegno “Lingua
e cultura italiana:
strumento di integrazione
in Italia e nel mondo”
mondo”. L’evento è stato
organizzato dal Comites della
circiscrizione di Detroit,
in
collaborazione
con
l”Onvorevole Angela Fuscia
Il Centro Culturale Italiano Nissoli Fitzgerald, sotto gli
ha accolto un gruppo auspici del Consolato d’Italia
di illustri ospiti per un a Detroit.
convegno sul tema “Lingua
e cultura italiana: strumento I partecipanti sono stati:
di integrazione in Italia e nel
DICEMBRE 2015
Domenico
Ruggirello,
Presidente
C o m i t e s
Detroit
Dott.
Maria
Luisa Lapresa,
Console d’Italia
a Detroit
Cons.
Amb.
Carlo Romeo,
Coordinatore
consolare
Ambasciata
d’Italia a Washington
Onorevole Fabio Porta,
Presidente del Comitato
parlamentare sugli italiani
all’estero
Onorevole Gea Schirò, XIV
Comissione UE
Prof.
Sandro
Corso,
Dirigente scolastico del
Consolato Generale dùItalia
a Chicago
Prof. Angelo Luongo,
Coordinatore
Unione
itliano del lavoro (Uil)
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e
cultura
italiana: strumento di
integrazione in Italia
e nel mondo” è il titolo
del convegno promosso
dal Comites di Detroit
e dalla deputata Fucsia
Nissoli sotto gli auspici
dell’Osservatorio
della
lingua italiana. Il convegno
si terrà il prossimo 21
novembre dalle 16 nella
sede dell’Italia American
Cultural Society (43843
Romeo Plank Rooad).
Seguiranno gli interventi
di
Silvana
Mangione,
consigliere Cgie, Sandro
Corso e Maria Rosella Bitti,
rispettivamente
dirigenti
scolastici a Chicago e
Washington, Angelo Luogo,
coordinatore Uil Scuola
Estero, il deputato fabio Porta
(Pd),
l’europarlamentare
Lorenzo Cesa, membri
del
Comites,
docenti
universitari, insegnanti e
studenti, presenti grazie alla
collaborazione della Società
dante Alighieri del Michigan
e dell’Ente gestore NOI
Foundation.
Ad aprire i lavori il
Console
Maria
Luisa
Lapresa, il coordinatore
consolare dall’Ambasciata
a Washington Carlo Romeo
e Fucsia Nissoli (Pi).
Temi al centro del dibattito
i corsi di lingua italiana
secondo la legge 153/71
e la auspicata riforma
in Parlamento; la lingua
italiana nel sistema delle
scuole in Nord America; il
ruolo degli enti gestori; la
certificazione di qualità per
gli insegnanti di italiano e
il ruolo delle associazioni
degli insegnanti e delle
università
italiane
e
americane.
A conclusione dei lavori,
indicativamente alle 18.30,
è prevista la cena con
intrattenimento musicale
a cura del dj Lorenzo.
Ospite speciale il tenore
Christopher
Macchio.
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Scuola estero
Prof. Franco Iaderosa, Ente
Gestore NOI Foundation
Prof. Gabriele Boccaccini,
Societa’ Dante Alighieri del
Michigan, l’Università di
Michigan
Lia Adelfi, Societa’ Dante
Alighieri del Michigan
Dott. Silvana Mangione,
Vice Segretario GENERALE
uscente del CGIE
I temi del pomeriggio erano:
I corsi di linga italiana
L. 153/7; la riforma in