2015 July August FADM Newsletter

“LA VOCE D’ ABRUZZO”
July—August 2015
Volume 9, Issue 7
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 12, 2015:
FADM Picnic
Lake St. Clair MetroPark
11:00 AM Mass 1:00 PM Lunch
July 19, 2015:
Tiger Baseball Game
Tigers vs Baltimore Limited seating
July 26, 2015:
Secinarese Club Picnic
Mary Burke Park in
New Baltimore
July, 2015: TBD:
Annual Bocce Ball Tournament. FADM vs Venetian
Club.
AUGUST 2014:
Summer Break (FADM)
August 16, 2015:
Bariscianotti Club Picnic
Austrian Society Park
August 23, 2015:
Loyal Wing Alfadena Picnic
Frazier Park
September 8, 2015:
FADM Gen Mbrshp Mtg.
IACS—7:00 PM
Nominations for Board
September 12, 2015:
Aielli Club Picnic—
River Bends Park -10:00 AM
September 13, 2015:
Pilgrimage: Shrine of the
Sorrowful Mother.
September 16-18, 2015:
Niagara Falls Casino Trip
September 19, 2015:
FADM Giovani Get together
September 20, 2015:
Festa Abruzzese—Mirage
Banquet Ctr. 1:00 PM
October 8, 2015:
Gen. Mbrshp Mtg.
IACL—7:15 PM
October 10, 2015:
Columbus Day Parade
Clinton Township
October 17, 2015:
FADM Youth—Pumpkin
A Publication of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan
REGION OF ABRUZZO CREATING
AN “ABRUZZESE EMIGRATION MUSEUM”
With the letter below from the President of the Consiglio Regionale degli Abruzzesi nel
Mondo (CRAM) the Region of Abruzzo is creating a Museum dedicated to the emigrants
who left Abruzzo for an opportunity for a better life in the world; but never forgot their
homeland. They are seeking individuals who are willing to share their stories and photographs to help create this museum. The program is voluntary and is designed to work directly from the Region. If you are interested, contact Enzo Paglia, President of the FADM
for information on presenting the information.
Cari amici abruzzesi,
quando rivestivo la carica di Presidente CRAM ho sentitamente apprezzato l'impegno e la forza delle comunita abruzzesi nel mondo, pertanto ho voluto fortemente la
delega all'emigrazione in questa nuova amministrazione regionale.
Mi ha sempre colpito il coraggio degli uomini e delle donne che partirono, lasciando il paese natale e i famigliari alla scoperta di nuove terre lontane.
Ho arnmirato l'audacia, l'ostinazione e la laboriosita <lei nostri emigrati in tutto il
mondo; i vostri sacrifici e le rimesse economiche hanno contribuito a risollevare il paese
del dopo guerra. Avete sofferto, ma vi siete integrati con orgoglio, diffondendo le nostre
tradizioni e costumi regionali, la nostra professionalita.
I vostri sacrifici impreziosiscono ed arricchiscono la nostra Regione.
Un mio progetto, che e anche il vostro, e di realizzare "un museo dell 'emigrazione
abruzzese" che possa testimoniare le differenti fasi della vostra vita come la partenza, ilviaggio, gli arrivi, le case e il lavoro. Una parte sara dedicata alle vostre storie di vita, lei destini e
dei vissuti, delle tribolazioni ma anche lei benesseri e lei successi.
Purtroppo, la Regione Abruzzo non conosce tutti i suoi figli, ed e per questo motivo che vi chiedo di aiutarci a costituire un archivio dati dell'emigrazione regionale. L'archivio che sara costituito, per una piu capillare conoscenza delle nostre comunita all'estero,
potra essere di notevole utilita.
Presidente CRAM e Assessore
all'emigrazione
Donato Di Matteo
DID YOU KNOW!!??
1. This person, the brother of a famous Italian explorer, founded in 1496 the oldest continuously inhabited city in the New World, Santo Domingo, and even modeled the design
after a Roman grid fashion. Name this person.
2.
This hilltop fortress, located in the Judean desert, was the site of the final Jewish revolt
and stronghold againt the Romans. Prior to its capture in 73 A.D., the Jews inside the
fortress committed suicide rather that face capture and made slaves. Name this hilltop
fortress.
Answers on page 3
MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Thursday, September 8, 2015. The General membership meeting will take place at the Italian American Cultural Center located at 43843 Romeo
Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI, 48038. Telephone— 586-228-3030.
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 Susan DuBois-Reetz at 586-293-6507. See page 9 for renewal form.
.FADM ANNUAL PICNIC:
Sunday, July 12, 2015: Mark your calendar for our Annual FADM picnic at St. Clair MetroPark (Formerly Metropolitan Beach). The day begins with
Mass at 11:00 AM. With lunch served at 1:00. Join us in fun and fellowship, lots of kids’ games, a Bocce Ball tournament and a Mora Tournament as
well as other surprises. Enjoy the day with your family and friends as we enjoy the beauty of nature in summer time. Members are free, guests are
$10.00 per person. Call Frank Serraiocco at 313-527-6193 for information and RSVP.
FESTA ITALIANA:
July 17,18,19, 2015: The Annual Festa Italiana will be at the Freedom Hill Park. See flyer on Page 7 for details.
TIGER BASEBALL GAME:
Sunday July 19, 20145 Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles. Join the FADM members, Friends of Abruzzo and anyone who likes to cheer on for the Tigers.
Meet at Vivio’s Restaurant in Eastern Market for lunch, shuttle to ball park and back and lot’s of fun. Contact Sergio Paglia at 586-759-3114 for
details and reservations. Hurry, limited number of tickets are available
SECINARESE CLUB PICNIC:
Sunday July 26, 2015: The Secinarese Club will hold their Annual Summer Picnic at Mary Burke Park in downtown New Baltimore. Call Doug
Simone for information at 313-520-1685.
REGIONAL ITALIAN DINNER FEATURING THE FOOD OF CALABRIA:
Thursday, August 13, 2015: The Italian American Cultural Center will feature the food of Calabria at it’s next Regional Dinner. All are welcome to
participate. Call the IACS in advance for reservations
BARISCIANOTTI PICNIC:
Sunday August 16, 2015: The Bariscianotti Club will hold their Annual Picnic at the Austrian Society Park located at 56200 Hayes Road in Clinton
Township. . This event is for Bariscianotti Club members and family only. Call Frank Simone at 586-770-3287 for information.
LOYAL WING ALFADENA CLUBS PICNIC:
Sunday, August 23, 2015: The Loyal Wing Clubs (Women and Men’s) will hold their annual Picnic at the Fort Frazier Pavilion at Frazier Park. Contact Dina DiLauria at 586-215-7086 for information.
AIELLI CLUB OF DETROIT AND WINDSOR ANNUAL PICNIC:
Sunday, Septmeber 12, 2015; Riverbends Park in Shelby Township. The club will hold their 5th annual picnic. Join us Again on our 5th Annual Picnic! We will have lots of food as always!!! $20 per person, children under 12 are free!
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SORROWFUL MOTHER SHRINE:
Sunday, September 13, 2015: Religious Pilgrimage – Bellevue, OH. Join us for a day of fellowship and prayer. Contact Clarice Squillace at 586-3813700 to reserve your seats today. Cost is $25 per person and includes coffee and doughnuts in the morning.
CASINO TRIP TO NIAGARA FALLS:
September 16-18, 2015: See our ad on Page 5 for a fun filled journey to Niagara Falls. Contact Clarice Squillace at 586-007-3700 for information and
reservations.
FADM GIOVANI GET TOGETHER:
Saturday, September 19, 2015: Join Damiano Alloggia and Stefano Ranalli in a special get together highlighting the best of Royal Oak. Call Damiano
at 248-392-1523 or Stefano at 248-977-9373 to confirm attendance.
FESTA ABRUZZESE:
Sunday, September 20, 2015: at 1:00 PM: It’s our annual Festa Abruzzese where we celebrate our culture with all things Abruzzese, and of course
our Annual Scholarship awards. Join us at the Mirage Banquet Ctr. for a great meal, great time and great friends. Music after award presentations.
Cost is $35. Children 12 and under $15.00. All children 5 and under free. Call Clarice Squillace at 586-381-3700 for information and tickets, or go to
www.fedabruzzo.org to pay by Paypal. See you there!!
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: 2015
JULY
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]
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
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7/01: Erdo Graziani
8/01: Teresa D’Aristotile
9/01: Anthony Salvati
7/02: Diva Williams
8/03: Renato Simone
9/01: Marc Simone
7/04: Marcella Maenza
8/03: Christina Mariani
9/02: Amelia Morga
7/07: Andrea DiTommaso
8/05: Rocco Del Greco
9/04: Nancy Mariani
7/07: Lorenzo Cavaliere
8/05: Gilda DeFelice
9/04: Antonio DiGiorgio
7/07: Pauline DelVillano
8/06: Adina Volpe
9/04: Mariella Simone
7/08: Nicola Salvati
8/08: Christopher LaLama
9/05: Nadia Ruvolo
7/09: Italo DeFelice
8/10: Michael DiVito
9/06: Rosetta D’Luca
7/09: Michael Goddard
8/10: Rosaria Serraiocco
9/07: Angelo DiCesare
7/10: Adelaide Fabiili
8/11: Carol Pizzuti
9/07: Luciano Pietrantoni
7/10: Darlene Gildersleeve
8/12: Maria Graziani
9/09: Sandra Marchi
7/12: Edda D’Aloisio
8/12: Gabriella Serraiocco
9/09: Fredrica Risi
7/14: Marcella Corona
8/13: Fiorella Del Greco
9/09: Cara Roczniak
7/17: Luigi Serraiocco
8/13: Vittorio Serraiocco
9/09: Tonino Zaccagnini
7/17: Eva VanWyck
8/14: Antonio Manzo
9/11: Umberto Piccirilli
7/18: Mario Pacifici
8/15: Angela Beaumont
9/11: Lola Serraiocco
7/18: Elio Ripari
8/17: Americo Simone
9/14: Gino Serraiocco
7/19: Ermando Volpe
8/20: Concetta Mariani
9/17: Dr. Chester Coccia
7/22: Mary Catherine Goddard
8/20: Maria Paglia-Militello
9/17: Eva Volpe
7/23: Romano D’Onofrio
8/20: Gino Cavaliere
9/18: Angela Centi
7/23: Curt Perry
8/21: Nicolo Pomponio
9/21: Tony Vittorini
7/24: Giancarlo Ruvolo
8/24: Gloria Simi
9/22: Bruno Ciaramellano
7/26: Luigina Serraiocco
8/26: John DiBernardo
9/23: Marcello Strussione
7/28: Davide DiCicco
8/26: Julia Serraiocco
9/26: Mira Cicchiti
7/29: Marino Fabilli
8/28: Anna Del Villano
9/26: Sama LaLama
7/29: Piero Simone
8/29: Pauline Macerelli
9/26: Thomas Paglia
7/29: Sabatino Volpe
8/29: Ray Roczniak
9/27: Wanda Bianchi
7/30: Paula DiMichele
8/31: Sandra DiNatale - Tornberg 9/28: Gianluca Manzo
7/30: Christopher Perry
9/28: Jeffrey Reetz
7/31: Dino Calibeo
9/29: Nina Sanfemio
9/29: John Santilli
9/29: Robert Talbot
9/30: Anna Ciaramellano
ANNIVERSARIES
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
======================== ===================== =====================
7/03: Vittorio & Tina Serraiocco
8/05: Chester & Margaret Coccia 9/05: Nicodemo & Antonia
7/04: Rolando & Marlena DelVillano
Gennaro & Adalaide Fabiili Melone
7/07: Kevin and Sandra Marchi
8/07: Anthony & Olivia Wright
9/10: Ivo & Miria Cicchitti
7/10: Guy & Anna DelVillano
8/09: Antonio & Pauline DelVil 9/17: Davy and Nancy Mariani
7/13: Richard and Rina Elia
lano
9/21: Michael and Mirella Morgan
Answers to “Did you Know” 7/21: Rocco and Fiorella DelGreco
8/10: Ermando and Marion Volpe
7/26: Armando and Nizia Pacifici
8/15: Enzo and Deb Paglia
1) Bartholomew Colum7/28: Americo & Nida Fabrizio
8/16: Larry & Donna Duffield
bus— the brother of
7/29: Bruno & Anna Ciaramellano
Tom and Attarah Paglia
Christopher Columbus.
7/29: Rocco & Maria D’Aristotile
8/22: Chris & Sama LaLama
2) Masada
7/29: Nicola & Aiofe Salvati
8/24: Giancarlo & Lina Ruvolo
8/29: Chris and Corinn VanWyck
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
RICETTE ABRUZZESE ~ AGNELLO A CUTTURO ~
INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION
1. Set the meat in a
1. Cut a cross at the root end of
the onion (this prevents the
bowl and sprinkle
5 lbs. boneless lean
onion from falling apart and
with the salt. Set aside
lamb, cut from the leg,
collapsing). Bury the onion in
at room temperature
cubed
the middle of the meat and add
for 1 hour, or 2 to 3
the thyme, bay leaves, and wa2 tspns kosher salt
hours refrigerated.
ter. Cover and cook over very
1/4 cu unsalted butter
2. Cut the butter into
low heat until the meat is ten1 tbspn extra virgin
der, about 1 hour, shaking the
small pieces and
olive oil
pan every once in a while withspread it over the bot1 large onion
out removing the lid. Check
tom of a large, heavy
1 tspn thyme
the meat, give it a stir, and
bottomed pan. Drizcontinue cooking until the
3 bay leaves
zle the oil over.
meat is very tender, about 30
3/4 cup water
3. Quickly rinse the meat to 40 minutes longer. Serve
hot with its little broth.
and add to the pan
without draining it too
Have a special recipe or a family famuch.
vorite you want to share?
(Makes 6 servings)
1.
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Send to:
Enzo Paglia at
automan [email protected]
“S’ACCOSTA”
di Livio Conti
Ho rifatto la scia tante volte
Da quando sono emigrate
A rivedere il mio paese natìo:
Cosa che ho sempre anelato
Ma non intento illudere me stesso
Quello che non vorrei si accosta
Quel giorno presto arriva:
Infatti gia’ sento bussare alla porta
Giacche gli anni volano via
Il tempo incomincia a mancare
Moriro di nostalgia:
Quel di che non potro piu viaggiare
Prego intensament il signore
E chiedo il suo intervento
Cosi quando non potro piu viaggiare
Egli verrà ad alleviare il tormento
Allora tirero fuori tutti I miei ricordi
Li analizzero attentamente
Quelli che ho assorbito vaggiando
Con il cuore e con la mente
Si vedranno altri emigranti arrivare
Con valigia fatte di plastica e colla
ma l’autore di quest strofette:
Non si vedra piu tra la folla
Rifaro lo stesso itinerario
Ripercorrero la vecchia scia
Sorvolero terra e mare:
Con le ali della mia fantasia
A quel punto e arrivata quell’ora
Di cui eglia ha scritto e parlato
ma non serbera alcun rancore:
Poiche e grato di quanto ha gia viaggiato
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS
FADM ANNUAL PICNIC
Join the fun of hot dogs, burgers and beer,
bocce tournament, and kids’ games on a
Sunday afternoon.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Lake St. Clair MetroPark
(Formerly Metropolitan Beach)
Mass at 11:00 AM
Dinner at 1:00 PM
Followed by events and games
Members are free Guests are $10.00
Call Frank Serraiocco at 313-527-6193 or
Elio Bucciarelli at 248-852-5346 for details.
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Lucio D’Aloisio
TIGER BASEBALL!!!!
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles
Game time 1:08 PM
Lunch at Vivio’s in Eastern Market and shuttle
ride to and from stadium.
Call Sergio Paglia at 586-759-3114 for information and reservations.
HURRY !!! Limof tickets avail-
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2 for 1
September 16-18, 2015:
Casino trip to Niagara Falls:
Join the FADM family for an overnight casino trip to Niagara Falls. Travel by deluxe motor coach to Niagara Falls.
Two nights lodging (double occupancy) at the Clifton Victoria Inn, Canada. Two full breakfasts, Indoor pool. $70/
person comps free play and food total from FALLSVIEW
and SENECA Casinos. You must provide birth date and
show passport, enhanced ID, or NEXUS prior to departure.
Cost is $175 per person. Space is limited. Reservation requires $25/person deposit.
Call or text Clarice for info and reservation: 586- 381- 3700
or email: [email protected]. This is popular trip. It
sells out quickly. CONFIRM RESERVATIONS TO
CLARICE SQUILLACE BY FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
-ABRUZZO HERITAGE~ Garry Marshall~
Garry Kent Marshall (born November 13, 1934) is an American actor, director, writer, and producer.
His notable credits include creating Happy Days and its various spinoffs, developingNeil Simon's 1965
play The Odd Couple for television, and directing Nothing In Common, Dear God, Pretty Woman, Frankie and
Johnny, Runaway Bride, Georgia Rule, Valentine's Day,New Year's Eve and Beaches.
Marshall was born in the New York City borough of The Bronx, the son of Marjorie Irene (née Ward),
a tap dance teacher who ran a tap dance school, and Anthony Wallace Marshall (1906–99), a director
of industrial films and later a producer.[2] He is the brother of actress/director Penny Marshall and
Ronny Marshall Hallin, a TV producer. His father was of Italian descent, his family having come
from San Martino sulla Marrucina, Chieti, Abruzzo, and his mother was of Welsh and Irish ancestry; ] His father changed his last name from "Masciarelli" to "Marshall" before Garry was
born. Marshall was baptized Presbyterian and also raised Lutheran for a time. He attended De Witt
Clinton High School, where he was a classmate of Spider-Man artist Steve Ditko, and Northwestern
Garry Marshall
University, where he wrote a sports column for The Daily Northwestern, and is a member of the Alpha
Tau Omega fraternity.
Marshall began his career as a joke writer for such comedians as Joey Bishop and Phil Foster, and then became a writer for The Tonight
Show with Jack Paar. In 1961 he moved to Hollywood, where he teamed up with Jerry Belson as a writer for television. The pair
worked onThe Dick Van Dyke Show, The Joey Bishop Show, The Danny Thomas Show, and The Lucy Show. Their first television series as creator/producers was Hey, Landlord, which lasted one season (1966–67). They then adapted Neil Simon's play The Odd Couple for television. On his own, Marshall created Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, starring his sister Penny, and Mork & Mindy, which were produced
by his associates Thomas L. Miller, Robert L. Boyett, and Edward K. Milkis. He was also a co-creator of the short-lived sitcomMakin'
It, which the three men also produced.
In the early 1980s, Marshall met Hector Elizondo while playing basketball and became great friends. Elizondo appears in every movie
that Marshall directed, beginning with Marshall's first feature film, Young Doctors in Love. Elizondo once noted that he is written into all
of Marshall's contracts whether he wanted to do the movie or not. In the opening credits of Exit to Eden, their eighth movie together,
Elizondo is credited "As Usual ... Hector Elizondo". In 1984 Marshall had a movie hit as the writer and director of The Flamingo Kid.
A consummate producer, Marshall wore many hats during this period of his career: most of his hit TV shows were created and executive produced by him. His first producing assignment came with Hey, Landlord in 1966. He stepped up the very next year, producing The Lucy Show. Then came successes in producing The Odd Couple, Laverne and Shirley, Blansky's Beauties, Mork & Mindy, Angie,
and Happy Days.
Marshall also launched independent productions, via his theatre (The Falcon in Toluca Lake) and in association with productions
launched with talent he was grooming and working with for years. One such project, titled Four Stars, was directed by actress Lynda
Goodfriend(who portrayed Lori Beth in Happy Days), and was based on a play Goodfriend had read when she was studying at the Lee
StrasbergCenter, which had been written by John Schulte and Kevin Mahoney. It starred Julie Paris (the daughter of Happy
Days director and Dick Van Dyke Show co-star Jerry Paris) and film veteran Bert Kramer. Marshall went on to focus on directing feature
films, with a series of hits, such as Beaches, Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries, and most recently Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve.
Marshall is also an actor, making his TV acting debut starting as a child with a recurring role in the long-running CBS series The George
Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–58), appearing on the television series Murphy Brown and in such movies as Soapdish,
on FOX'sfilmmaking-competition reality TV series On the Lot, which aired in 2007, and provided a guest-starring voice for The Simpsons episodesEight Misbehavin' and Homer the Father. He also appeared in two episodes of Happy Days as a drummer.
Marshall's theater credits include Wrong Turn at Lungfish, which he wrote in collaboration with Lowell Ganz, The Roast with Jerry Belson,Shelves and Happy Days: A New Musical with Paul Williams, which had its premiere at The Falcon Theater in Burbank, California in
the summer of 2006.
In 1996 he was awarded the Women in Film Lucy Award in recognition of excellence and innovation in creative works that have enhanced the perception of women through the medium of television.
In 1997, Marshall was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame for his contributions to the field of television.
Marshall also has a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. He played the role of "director" on Burbank's "Lights...camera...action!"
float in the 2014 Rose Parade. His son, Scott Marshall, is also a director. In 2014, he appeared in a guest star role in a February episode
in season 11 of Two and a Half Men on CBS. In 2014, Marshall received the Laurel Award for TV Writing Achievement from
the Writers Guild of America.
Source: Wikipedia
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
NEWS FROM
THE ABRUZZO REGION
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Alpini National Meeting L'Aquila 2015ALA
Alpini National Meeting L’Aquila—2015
Italian flags during the 88th edition of the Alpini meeting, in L'Aquila, Italy, on May 14, 2015. The Alpini are an elite
mountain welfare military corps of the Italian Army. Every year hundreds of thousands of Alpini congregate with
family and friends to an Italian city for a weekend in the late spring to have a good time while remembering the old
times. A great enthusiasm is accompanying the event. This year from May, 15 to 17 the 88th Alpini National Meeting
will take place in L'Aquila, with delegations coming from all over the country.
Italian good news: A petition to give back Italian citizenship
to those who lost it when they left Italy.
Con questa petizione Vi chiedo di sostenere la mia proposta di legge sul riacquisto della cittadinanza (N.
2794), affinché venga discussa nell'Aula di Montecitorio il prima possibile. La Proposta di Legge che ho
presentato in Parlamento reca: "Modifica all'articolo 17 della legge 5 febbraio 1992, n. 91, in materia di riacquisto della cittadinanza da parte dei soggetti nati in Italia da almeno un genitore italiano, che l'hanno perduta a seguito di espatrio".
Con questa Proposta di Legge si intende venire incontro alle aspettative di quegli italiani che vivono
all'estero e che hanno perso la cittadinanza ma che vogliono riacquistarla in seguito a mutamenti avvenuti
nei vari ordinamenti giuridici. Se questa Proposta di legge verrà approvata, gli italiani all'estero che hanno perso la cittadinanza una volta andati via
dalla Madrepatria potranno riacquistarla con una semplice dichiarazione al Consolato competente territorialmente, cioè senza un anno di residenza
legale nel territorio nazionale italiano. Ci sono molte persone nella nostra Comunità che sono nate in Italia, parlano italiano, hanno frequentato le
scuole in Italia, conservano proprietà o hanno addirittura fatto il servizio militare, ed hanno perso la cittadinanza italiana.Questa Proposta di Legge
vuole riconoscere sul piano giuridico una situazione di fatto, cioè un'identità italiana che non è mai venuta meno, colmando una lacuna legislativa
per dare veste giuridica a una cittadinanza che è già viva nei cuori. L'augurio è che con il Vostro aiuto il Parlamento sarà ancora più consapevole di
questo problema, e procederà presto a mettere nell'agenda dei lavori tale proposta di legge e ad approvarla.
Bando Concorso Letterario e Fotografico “Tesori
d’Abruzzo - Luoghi di Gusto”
La Casa Editrice De Siena con sede a Pescara in Viale Giovanni Bovio 111, indice la seconda edizione del Concorso letterario e fotografico “Tesori d’Abruzzo”.
Previsto nell’anno dell’Expo 2015 il cui tema sarà “Nutrire il pianeta, energia per la vita”, il
contest per questo anno intende raccontare per immagini e parole la straordinaria ricchezza della cultura alimentare d’Abruzzo, valorizzando le sue peculiarità enogastronomiche e coloro che le producono. Il tema sarà quindi incentrato sui “luoghi di gusto”
del nostro territorio.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
Expo Milano 2015 is a thrilling round-the-world trip brimming with surprises. Every pavilion offers a journey through
the culture, perfumes, colors and traditions of its people.
Many countries have also organized special attractions, live
shows, architecture, design, flavors… nature and science
united in a single space designed to offer an exciting experience to enthusiastic visitors.
International Organizations
The theme of Expo Milano 2015: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life, is of
paramount importance to the development of humanity. The participation of
International Organizations at the exhibition is, therefore, key to its success.
Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life means food security, access to food, and
sustainability: all the central themes in the work and mission of some of the
most important organizations worldwide.
Lella Costa is Reading “Babette’s Feast”
for the “Women’s Weeks” at
Expo Milano 2015—July 1, 2015
‘Novel of the World’ Reading Marathon at
Expo Milano 2015 as Part of the Women’s
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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
Web Page: www.fedabruzzo. org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Officers:
Enzo Paglia
Frank Serraiocco
Gina Serraiocco
Tonino Corsetti
Directors:
Peter G Fuciarelli
Damiano Alloggia
Elio Bucciarelli
Mary Bucciarelli
Lelio D’Aristotile
Sergio Paglia
Stefano Ranalli
Clarice Squillace
Appointed:
Elio Ripari
Antonio DiCesare
Enzo Paglia
Mary Bucciarelli
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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
By Enzo Paglia—President—FADM
of our time.
An ancient Chinese proverb states “may you live in interesting times”. At first glance you scratch your head and
say, what does that mean? What qualifies to be interesting? What does not? As I look back on our generation I
would say we have lived in not just one interesting period, but many. My generation was on the tail end of the
cold war 1950’s to a new dawn of the 60’s, Bob Dylan—
”The times they are a changing “ era. That was followed
by the War in Vietnam and the political upheaval it created for not only
for our generation, but for our parents as well. 1968; a man lands on the
moon, 1970’s—oil embargo from OPEC shocks the country. 1980’s—the
Berlin Wall and subsequently the USSR is brought down. The 1990’s the
start of globalization brings new concerns to people all over the world.
The 2000’s brings 9/11 and the start of a continuous period of war for our
country. And many other events which shape us as we proceed.
One consolation is to keep our feet firmly to the ground and understand
what we stand for. Family values, Heritage, Cultural and fellowship are
what keeps us grounded in our every day lives. Without those, we would
be swept away with the current of continuous change..
FAMILIES CELEBRATES 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF FATHER ALFONSO CIARAMELLANO’S ORDINATION
.
Members and friends of the Serraiocco and Ciaramellano Families
gathered together at St. Joseph Parish in Downtown Detroit on Sunday, June 26 in celebrating Mass with Nellinas’ Uncle Alphono Ciaramellano’s 65th anniversary of his ordination. Don Alphonso was
assisted in the Gregorian Mass by Father Greg Tokarski and Deacon
Joe Lennon from St. Joseph’s parish. Don Alphonso is on a tour of
the U.S.A and Canada. He was 23 years old when he received his
calling and has never looked back. “By God’s word I am doing what I
love best” he stated. At 88 years of age, he is not slowing down but
continuing to follow the path he has chosen.
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
Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Navelli, Sulmona,
Raiano, Fucino, Ortona dei Marsi:
Climbing up the spurs of Gran
Sasso, the ochre from the lentil
plants of Santo Stefano di Sessanio
(with small and tasty lentils)
changes to the gold of saffron
plants. Saffron, which flowers in
just one day and releases all its
unmistakable fragrance when
Saffron, the “red gold of
cooked over hot coals, is grown in
Navelli”
particular at Navelli. The market
held in July at Sulmona is an explosion of color with strands of red garlic and the red Raiano cherries,
small and sweet - to beaten straightaway! In the plains of Fucino,
tender carrots and white, floury potatoes are
grown, while the Valle del Giovenco is renowned for its apples: the tart Limoncella
variety and crisp Cerina variety, with its delicate aroma.
Saffron plant.
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