2016 January February FADM Newsletter

“LA VOCE D’ ABRUZZO”
January—February 2016
Volume 12, Issue 1
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January:
January 3:
Gen. Mbrsp. Mtg IACS—7:00 PM
January 21:
FADM Board Mtg:
IACS—7:00 PM
February:
February 4:
Gen. Mbrshp. Mtg.
IACS—7:00 PM
February 18:
FADM Board Mtg.
IACS—7:00 PM
TBD:
Bocce Tournament with
IACL / Venetian Club.
March:
March 3:
Gen. Mbrshp. Mtg
IACS—7:00 PM
March 5:
Annual Charity Gala Night:
Palazzo Grande 6:00 PM
March 6:
Bariscianotti Club Annual
Bocce Tournament and Pig
Roast—Caboto Club
12:00PM
March 12:
Abruzzese Regional Dinner
Livonia Club– 6:00 PM
March 17:
FADM Board Meeting
IACL—5:30 PM
March 25:
Deadline for Miss
Abruzzese Pageant
A Publication of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan
SANDRA TORNBERG
FADM EDUCATION CHAIR ELECTED AS FIRST
WOMAN PRESIDENT OF THE IACS
History was made on January 26, 2016 as Sandra (Sandy) Tornberg was elected by the Italian American Cultural Society
(IACS) Board as President. This marks first time a woman has
been elected President since the inception of the IACS.
Sandy is fluent in Italian in both speaking and writing. She
graduated from the University of Michigan taking University
level Italian classes throughout her time there.
Sandy has been a participating member of the Federazione
Abruzzese del Michigan (FADM) since she joined the organization .She has been our Membership Chair, and a Director on
the FADM Board. She is currently our Education Chair responsible for the administration
our Tuition Reimbursement Program, our College Scholarship program and our Wayne
State Language immersion Scholarship administered by Wayne State University. She is
also active with WSU in the Italian Language Department supporting their education and
cultural activates.
Besides being involved in the many social activities at the Center, she has chaired the
Craft show with increasing success the last five (5) years. She also chaired the committee
to design and implement the current IACS website, and is a regular contributor. Sandy
writes for the IACS newspaper the Italian American for both the English and Italian sections, maintains the IACS and the FADM Facebook pages and has managed the IACS
food booth at the Festa Italiana for the last two years. The list can go on and on. “Bringing
the community together is a large part of my focus…” she said, “and it begins with the
Italian American Cultural Center. It is and should be the epicenter of the Italian community. I will do my best to make that happen in my term as President.”
DID YOU KNOW!!??
1. This Roman emperor presided over the completion of the Roman Coliseum, destroyed
Jerusalem in 70 A.D, and built the famous arch still standing in Rome. Who is he?
2. This activity, considered both a game and a method of making decisions, was introduced
by the ancient Romans—most notably Julius Caesar. Referred to a “caput aut
navis” (ship or chief) by the Romans, this activity was widely used for civil and criminal
disputes. Name this activity. (Hint: used before football games)
Answers on page 3
MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Thursday, February 4, 2016.. The General membership meeting will take place at the Italian American Cultural Center located at 4843 Romeo Plank
Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038. Telephone number is 586-228-3030. See you there.
OOPS, CORNER:
We are revising our Birthday and anniversary database. If your Birthday or Anniversary is not listed, we do not have it on file. Please email me or
call me and I will add it to our database. Enzo Paglia 248-656-5052 or email at [email protected] .
MEMBERSHIP:
All memberships are valid for one year starting January 1 and ending December 31. If you have friends who would like to join, have them call our
membership chairman or give us their name and address for a follow up mailing to invite them to join. Remember, we have also started the “Friends
of Abruzzo” program where non-Abruzzesi can join and enjoy some of the benefits of membership. If you have any questions or need further information, please call Sergio Paglia Membership Chair at 586-59-3114. See page 8 for renewal form.
STEWARDHIP:
Federation activities are fun, entertaining, and cultural. We look forward to enjoying the fellowship and, what else, the food everyone prepares for
our fabulous potlucks and get togethers. We enjoy the videos, the music and the stories and histories of our family trees and ancestral homes in Italy.
The events seem to flow together effortlessly. This is true because of the members who have joined in and become part of a committee to put an
event together. Joining a committee is fun and rewarding. When you have the power of many the tasks are minor and the job is done with ease.
When you renew your Membership for 2016 be sure to indicate which committee you are interested in and your phone number. The Chairman of
the committee will call you for meetings. Remember, we can do more, we can do much, and we can do much more. All we need is everyone to do
his or her part.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR ITALIAN CLASSES:
The FADM is again proud to sponsor our “tuition Reimbursement Program” for members’ children under 18 years of age who successfully complete the requirements of the classes. The family must be in good standing for a one year period before they qualify for the program.
WINTER BOCCE TOURNAMENT:
TBD: The FADM with the Italian American Club of Livonia and the Venetian Club are coordinating an Winter Bocce Tournament for the all members. We are planning for a date at the IACL with the indoor courts. Stay tuned as developments for this event develop.
MEMBER OF YEAR AWARD:
Friday, February 19, 2016: Dead line for submitting your recommendation for our “Member of the Year Award”. Application can be found on page
9 of our newsletter or on line at our website www.fedabruzzo.org, or by contacting any Board member. The winning applicant will be decided by a
vote of the Board of Directors and will be honored at our Annual Dinner Gala on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
ANNUAL FADM CHARITY DINNER GALA:
Saturday, March 5, 2016: Palazzo Grande: Join us in celebrating our biggest and best night of the year, culminating in our Member of the Year
Award. Dance the night away with the sounds of “Eclipse” or enjoy the fellowship of your family and friends. Call Frank Serraiocco at 313-643-2846
for information and reservations. All ticket are $65 for members and non-members, youth under 21 are $50.
BARISIANOTTI CLUB: ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT AND PIG ROAST.
March 6, 2016: Annual Bocce Tournament and Pig Roast at the Caboto Club in Windsor. Doors open at 12:00 noon. The price includes a sit down
dinner, wine & beer all afternoon. Bocce is a 4 man team participating in a tournament. Winner has a cash prices and trophies. While waiting for
your team to play bocce there are cards and porker chips available to start a card game. After dinner there is a Texas Hold' Em tournament. All
money from the entrance fee will be distributed to the top winners of the tournament. Ticket prices are in U.S. Funds with the exception of Canadian residences.
IACL—ABRUZZESE REGIONAL DINNER:
Saturday, March 12: The Italian American Club of Livonia (IACL) will host an Abruzzese Regional Dinner this year. Agenda includes Family Style
Dinner, Raffle Prizes and entertainment by “One Man Out”. Ticket prices are $$55 per person Children 6-12 $25 and Children under 5 and under
free. Contact Maryann Rea for information and tickets at 248-4778-0663,
MISS ABRUZZESE AND JR. MISS ABRUZZESE PAGEANT:
March 25, 2016is the dead line for applying for the Miss Abruzzese and Jr. Miss Abruzzese pageant. Winners will advance to the Columbus Day pageant in April. Let’s show the world the beauty and talent of our Abruzzese young ladies. Look at page xx for this years application or go on line to
our website, www.fedabruzzo.org. to download a copy. Contact Pam Vanderzeil (Pageant coordinator ) at 586-945-5570 for additional information
and guidelines.
2016 ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL USA
Coming in April : Come join us for another exciting season of the Italian Film Festival USA. Enjoy contemporary award winning films, meet
and mingle with Italian film directors, and have a wonderful experience. Be a part of this cinematic adventure along with thousands of people in
other participating major cities like Boulder, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Memphis, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland and St. Louis.
Detroit Locations are: Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Wayne State University, Oakland University, Henry Ford College, and University of Michigan.
All films will be shown in original language with English subtitles. Schedule in development. FADM will be a film presenter at the Oakland location.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: 2015
JANUARY
Oops!
If we missed your Birthday,
Anniversary or other Notice, please contact: Enzo
Paglia 248-656-5052 or
[email protected].
We will post in next newsletter.
Members in
Uniform
Army
Navy
Jason Anthony Natale
Chief Petty Officer
Navy Special Forces
Air Force
National Guard
Marines
Please submit the names of
your family members to:
FADM
c/o Enzo Paglia
PO Box 545
Sterling Heights, MI, 48311
Or, email me at [email protected]
FEBRUARY
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01/01: Lelio D’Aristotile
01/01: Thomas Salvati
01/02: Dr. Louisa DiLorenzo
01/03: Judith Decapite
01/03: Steven Serraiocco
01/04: Nick Colonnesi
01/04: Pierino DiVirgilio
01/05: Rose Goddard
01/08: Denise Cicchelli
01/08: Sarah Corsetti
01/09: Elio Bucciarelli
01/13: Frank Serraiocco Jr.
01/13: Alyssa Vanderziel
01/14: Joe Amicangelo
01/15: Marianne Burchi
01/15: Margaret Ann Coccia
01/15: Amelia VanWyck
01/17: Antonio DelVillano
01/19: Catherine Calvano-Goddard
01/19: Miranda Manzo
01/19: Kevin Marchi
01/22: Lawrence Duffield
01/23: Theresa Di Giorgio
01/24: Concetta Morelli
01/24: Gino Di Carlo
01/25: Sophia Jones
01/26: Dr. Michael Bucci
01/26: Mary Bucciarelli
01/27: Angelina Karas
01/29: Mary Marzolo
01/20: Carmine Volpe
MARCH
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02/04: Anthony Paglia
03/01: Norma Bucciatelli
02/05: Alexander Serraiocco
03/03: Diana Calibeo
02/05: Bellonia Zaccagnini
03/03: Stacy Shuman
02/06: Paul Paglia
03/03: Nellina Serraiocco
02/06: Sabatino Bianchi
03/04: Peter G. Fuciarelli
02/08: Mark McGowan
03/07: Nicodemo Melone
02/09: Peter A. Fuciarelli
03/07: Alyssa Bartolomeo
02/10: Giuseppe D’Aristotile
03/07: Anthony Garvey
02/11: Diane Manzo
03/11: Susan Badalamenti
02/13: Ivo Cicchitti
03/11: Tina Di Cesare
02/15: Lucas Serraiocco
03/11: Catherine Panepucci
02/16: Gaetano Ciavattone
03/13: Nikola Fuciarelli
02/16: Nicholas Paglia
03/14: Dr. Carmine Palmieri
02/18: Angelina Cavaliere
03/15: Rocco D’Aristotile
02/18: Paola DiMichele
03/15: Gilda DeFelice
02/19: Luciana Pietrantonio
03/17: Adriana DiCesare
02/20: Louis Angerilli
03/17: Maria Stante
02/21: Sammy Militello
03/17: Clarice Squillace
02/21: Mirella Morgan
03/19: Antonietta DiCarlo
02/22: Cynthia Zaccagnini
03/19: Rosemary Lupo
02/22: Dolcie DeNardo
03/20: Maria D’Aristotile
02/23: John Zaccagnini
03/21: Benigno Burchi
02/24: Maria DiSipio
03/21: Prima Cococetta
02/15: Janet Langlois—
03/21: Nancy DeCook
DiTomasso
03/21: Sofia Kirkman
02/25: Jesse Natale
03/24: Domenico D’Luca
02/25: Janet Langlois DiTomasso 03/27: Domenic Bartolomeo
02/26: Mirella Pelini
03/28: Alyssa Marchi
02/27: Lino Scarmadella
03/30: John Di Giustino
03/07: Michelle Kuligowski
03/27: Anna Grillo
ANNIVERSARIES
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
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01/13: Nick and Aoife Salvati
03/05: Lelio and Teresa D’Aris02/06: Enrico and Berardina
totile
D’Onofrio
01/24: Romano and Orazia D’Onofrio
03/10: Sergio and Marcella Paglia
02/14: Angelo and Frances
DiCesare
03/10: John and Lina Santilli
Answers to “Did you Know”
02/25: Nick and Amy Salvati
03/20: Pierino and Rina
1. Titus
Di Virgilio
2. A Coin Toss
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
RICETTE ABRUZZESE ~ LAMB SHANKS WITH ARTICHOKS AND OLIVES ~
INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION
(Makes 4 servings)
1. 12 Baby Artichokes 1.
2. 4 large, meaty lamb 2.
shanks
3. Salt and pepper
4. 6 Tbspn extra-virgin
olive oil
5. 1 Spanish onion,
chopped into 1/4 inch 3.
diced.
6. 12 Garlic cloves,
peeled and left whole
7. 2 Tbspn chopped
fresh rosemary
8. 1/2 cup Gaeta olives
9. 1 cup dry white wine
10. 1 cup basic tomato
sauce
11. 1 cup chicken stock.
Preheat oven to 375 de- 1. Drain the artichokes and add
grees
to the pot along the onion,
Trim off the tough outer
garlic and rosemary and cook
leaves and stems from the
until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
artichokes and cut off the
Add the olives, wine, tomato
prickly leaf tips. Place in a
sauce, and stock and bring to a
bowl of acidulate water
boil, Return the lamb shanks
and set aside.
to the pan and bring back to a
Rinse and dry the shanks
boil. Cove tightly, place in the
and season liberally with
oven, and cook for 1and 1/2
salt and pepper. In a
hours, until fork-tender. Reheavy-bottomed Dutch
move and serve
oven with a lid, hat the
olive oil until smoking
over medium-high heat.
Sear the shanks until dark
golden brown all over, 15 Have a special recipe or a family fato 18 minutes. Remove
vorite you want to share?
the shanks and set aside.
Send to:
Enzo Paglia at
automan [email protected]
~L’albero~
DI PASQUAROSA (ROSETTA) DI LORENZO
State abbattendo
l’albero.
Nessuna pieta.
Quest’albero
era ancora mio padre,
era ancora ma madre.
Nell’angolo piu timido
del nostro giardino
era vivente cortina
agli occhi curiosi
e sfuggenti dei vicini.
Era la resistnza al vento,
il luogo d’amore
di mille uccellini.
Era il canto del primo mattino.
Era il risveglio del sole
che vi si buttva rapito
a trafiggere i rami maestosi
con trasparaenza di raggi infiniti,
tramando ricami di luce
sul verde cupo delle fronde.
E l’odore, l’odore di pino
mai piu fino a me giungera.
Via stroncata.
La morte e li
nel focolare accanto,
il tarlo e dentro la mente
e il cuore ingabbiato,
incapaci di sentire,
non fa che morire.
Chi avrà custodito
l’amore
avrà piantato
‘lAlbero Nuovo.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS
COMING SOON
ANNUAL FADM MEMBER DIRECTORY
To help us keep in touch with each other and the
membership at large. The FADM is editing and
publishing a Member Directory for 2016.
Please note that if you do NOT want any or all of your personal information in the directory, you must let us know, even if you informed us
with the last directory. Please fill out the form below and return it by
February 29, 2016 to:
FADM
C/O Annual Directory
P.O. Box 545
Sterling Heights, MI, 48311
FADM DIRECTORY (Please print)
Name _________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________
Marion Volpe, Guy DelVillano, Frank Serraiocco
CIRCLE BELOW ALL THAT APPLY
I DO NOT WANT MY:
NAME ADDRESS PHONE
LISTED IN THE FADM DIRECTORY
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Elio Bucciarelli, Pierino DiVirgilio,
Mary Bucciarelli,
Antonio Del Villano, Lelio D’Aristotile
JANUARY ANNIVERSARY
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Romano and Orazia D’Onofrio
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
-ABRUZZO HERITAGE~ Ignazio Silone ~
Ignazio Silone (Italian: 1 May 1900 – 22 August 1978) was the pseudonym of Secondino Tranquilli, an
Italian author and politician.
He was born in the town of Pescina in the Abruzzo region and lost many family members, including his
mother, in the 1915 Avezzano earthquake. His father had died in 1911. Silone joined the Young Socialists
group of the Italian Socialist Party (PSI), rising to be their leader.
He was a founding member of the breakaway Communist Party of Italy (PCd'I) in 1921, and became one of
its covert leaders during the Fascist regime. Ignazio's brother Romolo Tranquilli was arrested in 1928 for
being a member of the PCI, and he died in prison in 1931 as a result of the severe beatings he received.
Italian historians Dario Biocca and Mauro Canali found documents which, they claimed, 'proved' that Silone
Silone in the 1920’s.
acted as an informant for the Fascist police from 1919 until 1930. The two historians published the results of
their research in a work titled L'informatore. Silone, i comunisti e la polizia. In spite of bitter controversy in the
Italian press, Biocca's and Canali's work proved to be substantiated and was reviewed in a positive light by theLondon Review of
Books, The Times Literary Supplement, The New Yorker, The Nation, New Left Review and others.
A 2005 biography by Biocca also includes documents showing Silone's involvement with the American intelligence (the OSS) during and after the
World War, ultimately suggesting that Silone's political stands (as well as extensive literary work) should be reconsidered in light of a more complex personality and political engagements.
In his later years.
Ignazio Silone was married to Darina Laracy, an Irish student of Italian literature. He died in Geneva, Switzerland in 1978.
His works include:
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Fontamara (1930)
Fascism – Its Origin and Development (1934)
Bread and Wine (1937) (original Italian title: Pane e Vino)
The School for Dictators (1938)
The Living Thoughts of Mazzini (1939)
The Seed Beneath the Snow (1940)
Ed egli si nascose. Dramma in quattro atti (1944)
The God that Failed (contribution) (1949)
Emergency Exit (1951); published in a collection of the same name with nine other works in 1969
Handful of Blackberries (1952)
Wine and Bread (1955 revised version of the 1937 title) (orig. Italian Vino e pane)
Luca's Secret (1956) (orig. Italian Il Segreto di Luca)
Story of a Humble Christian (1968) (orig. Italian L'avventura di un povero cristiano)
As a member of the House of
Deputies.
Three of Silone's poems were included by Hanns Eisler in his Deutsche Sinfonie, along with poetry by Bertolt Brecht.
Source: Wikipiedia
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
IN MEMORIUM
Raffaele Baldassarro
June 4, 1942 - December 28, 2015
Raffaele Baldassarro of Sterling Heights, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at the age of 73
years.
Raffaele is survived by his children, Francesca Cracchiolo, Raffaele (Rachael) Baldassarro, and Mario
Elizabeth) Baldassarro; grandchildren, Vittorio and Marcella Cracchiolo; and former spouse Victoria
Baldassarro. Raffaele was predeceased by his parents, Pasquale and Concetta (nee Monaco) Baldassarro;
and son-in-law, Gaspare Cracchiolo.
Ferdinando Ulisse
January 4, 1929—January 4, 2016
Ferdinando “Danny” “Nando”, age 87, died Monday, January 4, 2016. Beloved husband of the late
Marjorie; loving father of Thomas (Joanne) Hughes, John Ulisse, Ferdinando (Julie) Ulisse and Edward (Patricia) Ulisse; adored grandfather of eight; dear great-grandfather of one; and brother of the
late Nina Baron. Visitation from 2-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6 and 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary on Thursday, January 7 at Hauss-Modetz Funeral Home, 47477 Romeo Plank, Macomb (north
of 21 Mile) and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to the 10 a.m. Mass time at St. Clement of Rome, 343 S.
Main, Romeo. Entombment in Resurrection Cemetery.
Armando Pacifici
February 1, 1922—January 16, 2016
Armando passed away peacefully January 16, 2016 at the age of 93. Survived by his loving wife
of 62 years, Nizia and by his son Alfredo and Daughter Lea (Frank) Marcelli. Proud nonno of Joseph, Alessandro and Nicholas. Predeceased by his brother Vincenzo, sister Marciana (The late
Eugenio) Palmieri. Survived by his sister-in-law Antonina Pacifici in Italy. He was dearly loved and
will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends in Italy, Venezuela, U.S., and Canada. Visitation Thursday 2-4pm and 6-9pm with 7pm Scripture at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile
Rd., Farmington Hills. In State Friday 9:30am until time of Mass 10 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Rd., Farmington. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
COMING SOON
“AN ABRUZZO ADVENTURE”
A TRAVELOGUE BY MARCELLA CORONA
Marcella Corona is a retired Travel Agent who has spent her entire career coordinating and presenting trip Europe and
other parts of the world. She has agreed to put together a fantastic travelogue on Abruzzo highlighting our of the way
places and things to do in a most wonderful part of Europe. Stay tuned for additional information as it develops.
ALSO:
Marcella is coordinating an intimate trip to Italy for this year beginning on June 6, 2016 for a wonderful 10 day trip with
many amenities included. The group will be limited to 25 people to ensure the trip will be personal and gratifying. For additional information on the trip call Marcella at 248-305-7155.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan
Membership Renewal Application
Date: _________________
Last Name: ______________________First Name: _______________Spouse:__________________
Home Address: __________________________________ City: _____________________________
State: ______ Zip: ___________ Email address: __________________________________________
Telephone: _________________ Cell: _______________Anniversary Date: ___________________
Birth Date: ___________________________,
Birth Date –Spouse:________________________
List all children still living at home. Children over 18 must have their own membership.
Name:
Relationship:
Birth date: _____
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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS - DONATIONS:
´ $1000 – Lifetime Membership
´ $ 500 – Gold Membership
´ $ 250 – Silver
´ $ 100 – Patron
´ $ 50 – Family
´ $ 30 – Individual for 18 years or older
´ $ 25 – College Students
(One Gala ticket and one ticket for event of choice – Lifetime)
(Two Gala tickets. In year paid)
(One Gala ticket. In year paid.)
(One ticket for event of choice other than Gala. In year paid.)
(Member rates for family members at all events)
Mail Application to: FADM Membership Chairman, P.O. Box 545, Sterling Heights, MI, 48316
Checks payable to: FADM
Electronic payment: PayPal at www.fedabruzzo.org, on Membership page, click Buy Now
All memberships are valid for one year starting January 1 and ending December 31 (except Lifetime Membership).
For Office use only:
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If you have any questions or need further information, please call Susan DuBois-Reetz, Membership Chairman,
at 586-293-6507
You are invited to join a committee. Please circle what you are interested in: Events planning, Audit,
Historian, Elections, Compassion, Cultural, Travel, Social, Youth, Fund Raising, Membership, Technology
(WEB), Communications (Newsletter/Facebook).
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Revised for 2015
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If mailed, this application must be post marked no later than Friday, February 12, 2016. Please mail to:
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The Member of the Year will be determined by a majority vote of the Board of Directors based on the merits of the nominations
received. The award will be presented at the Annual Gala Night on March 5, 2016..
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
NEWS FROM THE ABRUZZO REGION
2016-01-25
(REGFLASH)
- Pescara, 25 gen. "Valorizzare e promuovere lo sviluppo delle aree
interne e del comparto montano attraverso una strategia comune e incisiva". Lo ha
detto l'assessore regionale ai Parchi, Riserve e Montagna, Donato Di Matteo, a margine della conferenza stampa convocata per illustrare il programma delle attività 2016 della sottosezione
del Cai di Arsita (Te), promosso nell'ambito del progetto istituzionale "Città Val Fino". "In passato prosegue Di Matteo - la montagna e le aree interne sono state abbandonate, oggi c'è stata una marcata
inversione di tendenza. Il nostro obiettivo è costituire il 'distretto della montagna' al quale poter riservare
dei bandi per investimenti e stimolare così lo sviluppo del territorio montano. E' impensabile che ci siano
ancora ritardi in termini di sviluppo tra costa e aree interne. L'iniziativa promossa dal consigliere regionale Luciano Monticelli, legata alla nascita della "Città Val Fino", è un progetto-pilota interessante che
cammina verso questa direzione, ovvero valorizzare le aree interne e i centri montani. Insieme a queste
iniziative - ha proseguito Di Matteo - è necessario predisporre e approvare norme regionali che mirano a
introdurre strumenti per tutelare le aree interne e favorire così lo sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese,
dell'artigianato, delle tradizioni locali e dell'enogastronomia". Il presidente della Quarta Commissione del
Consiglio regionale, Luciano Monticelli, ha rimarcato l'importanza del progetto "Città Val Fino" che rappresenta un "veicolo promozionale straordinario per tutelare e valorizzare le aree interne della Valle del
Fino". Hanno partecipato tra gli altri il presidente regionale del Cai, Gaetano Falcone, e Manolo Pieran-
Tessere è Arte' presso il Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo di
Pescara
Il 23 gennaio alle ore 17,30 si inaugura la Mostra 'Tessere è Arte' presso il Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo
di Pescara, e sarà accessibile ai visitatori fino al 16 Febbraio. L'evento sarà aperto da una conferenza
stampa che si terrà il giorno 22 Gennaio alle ore 11 presso il Caffè Letterario adiacente al Museo delle
Genti d'Abruzzo. La Mostra è stata realizzata nell'ambito del progetto 'TessArt'è' , vincitore del Bando
'Beni Invisibili Luoghi e Maestrie delle Tradizioni Artigianali', con il contributo della Fondazione Telecom Italia. L'Abruzzo è stato celebre in passato per i suoi tessuti artistici. Oggi la loro produzione sul
territorio è per lo più ferma per mancanze di conoscenze tecniche, maestranze e manifatture. Con TessArt'è', le Fondazioni Genti d'Abruzzo e Arte della Seta Lisio, in collaborazione con il Centro Regionale
Beni Culturali, del Servizio Beni e Attività Culturali della Regione Abruzzo diretto dal Dott. Francesco
Tentarelli, e grazie al sostegno della Fondazione Telecom Italia, intendono far riscoprire a tutti la tradizione artigianale e culturale delle produzioni tessili artistiche abruzzesi. Partendo dalla riscoperta e riappropriazione della tradizione e identità; culturale abruzzese, la tessitura artistica sarà oggetto d'innovazione e
studio di nuove possibilità tecniche e artistiche. Orari: Lunedì chiuso. Dal martedì al sabato dalle 9.00 alle
13.30. Domenica dalle 16.00 alle 19.30.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE del MICHIGAN
P.O. Box 545
Sterling Heights, MI, 48311
Web Page: www.fedabruzzo.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Officers:
Enzo Paglia
Frank Serraiocco
Gina Serraiocco
Tonino Corsetti
Directors:
Peter G Fuciarelli
Damiano Alloggia
Luigi Bucciatelli
Davide DiCicco
Lelio D’Aristotile
Mirella Morgan
Susan Dubois-Reetz
Clarice Squillace
Appointed:
Elio Ripari
Antonio DiCesare
Enzo Paglia
Mary Bucciarelli
President
Vice-President
Interim Secretary
Treasurer
586-207-1063
313-527-6193
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586-258-0598
Chairman
586-248-1159
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586-286-6307
586-864-0379
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General Number:
Communications / Newsletter:
Membership:
Audit Committee:
Enzo Paglia
Sergio Paglia
Peter Fuciarelli
Compassion:
Youth Group
FADM Giovani
:
Miss Abruzzese Pageant:
Luciana Pietrantoni 248-879-1773
TBD
Damiano Alloggia 248-392-1523
Pam Vanderziel
586-945-5570
FADM Education Program:
FADM Cycling Club:
FADM Skiing Club:
Webmaster:
Sandra Tornberg
Enzo Paglia
Enzo Paglia
Dennis Janezcko
Enzo Paglia
Sandra Tornberg
Clarice Squillace
Enzo Paglia
Facebook/Social Media
Parliamentarian
Sergeant at Arms
Repr. to the CRAM:
Historian
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About Our Organization - Goals
A. Unite and represent clubs, organizations, and people of Abruzzese origin, or legally married to people of such origin;
B. Protect, defend, and increase the Abruzzese cultural identity in every field of human endeavor
C. Involve the Abruzzesi in recreational, social, ethnic, religious, and sports activities and functions;
D. Facilitate and promote contacts and cultural and commercial exchanges with the Abruzzo Region, and with the other
Abruzzo Federations, clubs, and associations in Italy, Michigan, and the world;
E. Promote relations with American institutions, and with private and public organizations of Italian and Abruzzese origin;
F. Provide scholarships and promote cultural exchange between Abruzzese students at the high school, undergraduate and graduate college level;
PRESIDENTS CORNER
Reflections of our times:
Chi Siamo Noi.
As President of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan (FADM), I often speak to people about their
heritage and background always interjecting the subject of Abruzzo and Membership to the FADM when
possible. What if find startling is that even when people know their family is from the Abruzzo Region,
they don’t know about the rich culture or traditions that come from there.
Enzo Paglia
In the Abruzzo Heritage section of our newsletter, La Voce d’Abruzzo, we highlight just how rich and our
heritage is. From Dean Martin and Perry Como, as our anchor celebrities, to Tommy LaSorda in sports and Ignazion Silone
and Mario Fratti in literature and theatre to Madonna in music.
As a member of the FADM make sure your familiarize yourself with these well known personalities and be ready to let people and family know that your Region has produced so many of the worlds leading artists and scientists. This is particularly
true to let our children and grandchildren know. If they ask you, “Dad where is our family from in Italy?” Let them know.
Who are we? (Chi siamo noi?) We are artists, scientists, doctors, musicians, playwrights, theologians, that have made a difference in the world; and can still make a difference if we but carry on our traditions and family values.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE DEL MICHIGAN
P. O. BOX 545
STERLING HEIGHTS
MI, 48311
WWW.FEDERAZIONEABRUZZESE.COM
TASTES AND FLAVORS OF
ABRUZZO
Lanciano, Guardiagrele, Scanno
Lanciano is famous for its “bocconotti”, tasty short pastries
with grape preserve, almonds, chocolate, cinnamon and
lemon peel.
Guardiagrele is the only place where you can taste “sise delle
monache”, three small cupolas of choux pastry filled with
pastry cram, while the exquisite Mostaccioli, biscuits made
with cooked grape must and chocolate and flavoured with
spices, are made in
Scanno.
Nature lovers will want
to taste Abruzzese
honeys, from the flowers of the lime tree,
summer savory and
thyme, which all flower
The “Sise delle monache”
- Guardiagrele
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