2016 April FADM Newsletter - Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan

“LA VOCE D’ ABRUZZO”
April 2016
Volume 12, Issue 3
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 7, 2016:
Gen Mbrship Mtg.
Livonia Club
A Publication of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan
Sette anni fa il terremoto, stasera la
notte più lunga degli aquilani
April 9, 2016:
Casino Trip
Firekeepers
Alla fiaccolata in memoria
dei 309 martiri del terremoto
anche il sottosegretario De
Vincenti e il commissario
Tronca
April 21, 2016:
Board Meeting
IACS
May 5, 2016:
Gen Mbrshp Mtg
IACS
May 19, 2016:
FADM Board Mtg.
IACS
May 29, 2016:
Pacentro Club. Tribute to
the fallen soldiers of WW1
and WW2. Dinner and ceremony at Penn’s of Sterling.
May 30, 2016:
Memorial Day Parade
And Picnic
May 31, 2016:
FADM Scholarship Deadline.
June 1-3, 2016
IACS—Festa della Repubblica Bocce Tournament.
June 2, 2016:
Gen. Mbrship Mtg.
June 5, 2016:
Festa della Repubblica
IACS
June 12, 2016:
Memorial Mass
Holy Family Church
June 16, 2016:
FADM Board Mtg.
June 26, 2016:
Miss Columbus Day
Pageant
(La fiaccolata dello scorso anno )
L’AQUILA. «Questa commemorazione è diventata parte integrante della città, così come,
dopo il terremoto del 1703 il nero e il verde divennero i nostri colori cambiando il vessillo
cittadino, e come anche il calendario delle feste laiche, il Carnevale, cambiò in ragione del
sisma». Il luogo di ritrovo per migliaia sarà stasera alle ore 22 in via XX Settembre, a ridosso
del tribunale (la fiaccolata potrà, inoltre, essere seguita anche sul sito Internet del Comune,
all'indirizzowww.comune.laquila.it). Con gli aquilani dovrebbero esserci anche il sottosegretario
alla presidenza del Consiglio dei ministri Claudio De Vincenti, il commissario di Roma Capitale, Francesco Tronca e alcuni sindaci italiani.
(Dal journale il Centro)
L’Aquila, Il test della scossa in centro storico.
Esercitazione di Protezione civile volta a testare il comportamento di
Civili e non in caso di terremoto da 4 Richter.
L'AQUILA. L’Ufficio di Protezione civile del Comune dell’Aquila e la
Protezione civile della Regione Abruzzo hanno simulato l’esercitazione
di protezione civile Asterics “Attività di simulazione Terremoto In
centro storico”, che mira a simulare la successione di eventi che potrebbero verificarsi in centro storico in caso di una scossa sismica di magnitudo 4 della scala Richter". .L’esercitazione
si è svolta rincipalmente in Piazza Duomo, Corso Federico II e Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. La simulazione si
prefigge come scopo quello di testare il piano di emergenza comunale inerente il Centro Storico e di verificare
l’operatività sinergica di tutto il sistema di protezione civile.
DID YOU KNOW!!??
1. What type of vegetation, commonly found in Italy, did Noah first see after the water began to recede?
2. The Valley of the Temples is one of the most impressive complexes of ancient Greek
buildings outside of Greece. In which region is the Valley of the Temples located?
3.
Answers on page 3
MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Thursday, April 7, 2016.. The General membership meeting will take place at the Italian American Club of Livonia located at 39200 Five Mile Road,
Livonia MI, 48154, Telephone number 734-953-1137.
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 586-207-1063 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.
MISS ABRUZZESE AND JR. MISS ABRUZZESE PAGEANT:
March 25, 2016 was 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
Week ends 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 on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
CASINO TRIP TO FIREKEEPERS:
April 9, 2016: Join the fun loving FADM gang as they take a day trip to Firekeepers Casino near Jackson. Cost is $25 with a $25 credit for the casino. The bus will depart from the Italian American Cultural Center and return there that evening. Please park you vehicles in the back section of the
parking lot.
THE CONQUEST OF ITALIAN IMMIGRATION AS SEEN THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY:
May 12, 13– 2016: Location is the Italian American Cultural Center. Sponsored by the COM.IT.ES. Exhibit on Thursday and Friday during the day.
A Friday evening program featuring dinner and entertainment by Cristina Carolo. Everyone is invited to submit a photograph that will tell a story of
their family immigration to the U.S.A. or other country and the story behind the photograph. Photos will be judged by a panel of local Photographers. Prizes will be awarded to the three top photos submitted. See page 7 for the flyer and additional information.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND PICNIC:
Monday, May 30, 2016: Join us again for our annual march in the Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Our float will also honor Italian American veterans. Join us after the parade at Dodge Park for our pot luck picnic.
FADM SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE:
May 31, 2016: This is the deadline for applications for annual scholarship awards. A reminder to parents and applicants that a new qualifications is to
attend (3) three or more events for the Parents / or the applicant by the application date.
ABRUZZESE MEMORIAL MASS AT HOLY FAMILY:
Sunday, June 12, 2016: Join us in remembering those who have gone before us in a memorial mass in support of Holy Family Church. We will meet
at the Church for an 11:00 AM. With cookies and coffee after mass in the Fellowship hall. Call Enzo Paglia at 586-207-1063 register for the Mass
and submit names of family members to be remembered in prayer.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Patronato ITAL-UIL at the Ialian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference cente continues on Thursdays from
10 AM to !@ Noon. Call Rita Barile at 734-421-3460 for information.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: 2015
APRIL
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
===========================
04/01: Michele Centi
04/03: Francesco Corona
04/03: Carlo DiVirgilio
04/03: Giuseppe Pelini
04/04: Mary DiBernardo
04/07: Ann Jones
04/14: Denis Couture
04/17: Jean Marie Garvey
04/17: Berardina D’Onofrio
04/19: Mike Fillbrook
04/19: Mia Simone
04/20: Lucie Reetz
04/24: Mary Lou Buccherri
04/25: Marco Althoen
04/26: Frank DeLuca
04/26: Olivia LaLama
04/27: Angela Bucciarelli
04/27: Pauline Parafinowicz
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]
MAY
APRIL
JUNE
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05/01: Roberto Cicchelli
06/01: Lucio D’Aloisio
05/03: Clementina Gallucci
06/01: Olivia Ruvolo
05/04: Louie Palmieri
06/02: Olivia Paglia-Wright
05/05: Luigi Facchini
06/02: Rina Gianfermi—Elia
05/05: Richard Elia
06/02: Austin Serrriocco
05/10: Laura Ianuzzi
06/03: George Marchese
05/14: Alexa Volpe
06/07: Bruno Guido
05/14: Michael DiNello
06/08: Elizabeth Chiaravalli
05/14: Luigi Buccitelli
06/08: Piero Ventimiglia
05/14: John Gildersleeve
06/09: Diane Marchese
05/15: Claudia Volpe
06/10: Frances DeCesare
05/15: Mitchell Henderson
06/11: Samantha Tornberg
05/16: William Duffield
06/12: Eleanor Bernabei
05/16: Paul Militello
06/13: Lina Ruvolo
05/17: Enzo Paglia
06/13: Marsha Seraiocco
05/18: Danielle Maenza
06/14: Marcella Corona
05/18: David Althoen
06/14: Americo Lopo
05/18: Lillian Pomponio
06/15: Claudia Volpe
05/21: Gloria Perry
06/15: Tony Serraiocco
05/22: Michael Morgan
06/16: Alicia Chiaravalli
05/23: Geraldine Capicchioni
06/17: Tonino Corsetti
05/23: Adrianne Paglia06/17: Michael Matthews
Kuligowski
06/18: Antoinette Delvillano
05/23: Anthony Wright
06/19: Linda Cavaliere
05/24: Dante Gallucci
06/21: Marcella Paglia
05/24: Victorio Serraiocco
06/27: Giuseppina Medoro
05/25: Massimo Risi
06/27: Attarah Paglia
05/30: Alina Salvati
06/28: Dale Raska
06/29: Nick Salvati Jr.
ANNIVERSARIES
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04/03: Carmine and Adina Volpe
06/12:
05/27:
04/08: Mitch and Daniela Henderson Giovanni and Claudia Volpe
Tony and Sue Vittorini
04/13: Dino and Marsha Serraiocco
06/14:
05/28:
04/20: Dante and Clementina Galluci Robert and Michelle Hages -Talbot Dino and Diana Calibeo
04/30: Vincenzo and Concetta Mariani 05/29:
06/15:
Gino and Nellina Serraiocco
Donald and Sandy Tornberg
Steven and Lola Serraiocco
Nicholas and Anna Gianmarco
====================== Bernardino and Concetta Morelli 06/16:
05/01:
Paul and Maria Militello
Jeffrey and Lucia Reetz
06/24:
==================== Robert and Eda Cichelli
Answers to “Did you Know” 05/06:
06/04:
Michael and Catherine Goddard
Lucio and Edda D’Aloisio
Mario and Josephine Pacifici
05/07:
Curt and Gloria Perry
1. Branch of an Olive tree
06/06:
06/26:
brought back by a dove. Francesco and Marcella Corona
Marc and Christine Simone
05/09:
Marcello and Lida Strussione
2. Sicily
06/07:
Nicola and Jackie Colonnesi
06/29:
Domenico and Rosetta DeLuca
05/16:
Nicola and Ersilia Salvati
06/09:
Andrea and Janet DiTommaso
06/30:
Bellonia and Tonino Zaccagnini
Sabatino and Wanda Bianchi
Italo and Gilda DeFelice
06/11:
Massimo and Lucia Risi
Tonino and Sara Corsetti
MAY
JUNE
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
RICETTE ABRUZZESE ~
BALSAMIC GLAZED CHICKEN WITH GRILLED RADICCHIO ~
INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION
10. Remove the pan from the oven and
(Makes 4 servings)
1.
1. 1 31/2 lb. chicken
2. 2 Garlic cloves, finely
minced
3. 4 Tbspn chopped rosemary leaves.
4. 2 tspn freshly ground
black pepper
5. 1 tspn sea salt
6. 5 tbspn extra virgin olive
oil
7. 2 oz piece prosciutto rind
or bacon
8. 2 oz piece parmigianoreggiano rind
9. 2 medium red onions,
sliced into 1 inch disks
10. 3/4 cup Lambrusco or
other dry red wine
11. 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
12. 6 large heads of radicchio
di Trevisio
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Remove the giblets and set aside.
Combine the garlic, rosemary, 11. Preheat the grill or broiler.
black pepper, and sea salt and
12. Halve the radicchio lengthwise and
mix with 3 tbspn olive oil. R\
grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Brush
Rub the outside of the chicken
with the remaining olive oil and set
all over with the rosemary mixaside.
ture.
Place the prosciutto and cheese 13. Transfer the chicken to a carving plarinds inside the cavity, cover, and
tter and degrease the pan juices.
refrigerate for 3 hours or over- 14. Combine the onions and giblets with
night.
the pan juices.
Preheat the oven to 475 F
15. Carve the chicken, drizzle with the
Place the onion slices and reremaining 1./4 cup vinegar, and serve
served giblets in the bottom of a
immediately over the radicchio. Pass
small, heavy-bottomed roasting
the giblet gravy separately.
pan.
Place the chicken on top of the
onions, breast side up.
From: Simple Italian Food by
Pour the wine over the chicken
Mario Batali
and rub all over with 1/4 cup of
the vinegar.
Have a special recipe or a family
Roast in the oven for 1 hour and
favorite you want to share?
10 minutes, or until a skewer
pushed into the thickest part of
Send to:
the thigh shows clear– not
Enzo Paglia at
bloody– juices.
automan [email protected]
~Desiderio~
Pasquarosa (Rosetta) Di Lorenzo
Mi piace sentire
il rumore del mare
qui, presso la riva.
il vento che spira
mi porta
l’odore pugnente
dell’alga marina.
L’amaro sapore
dell’acqua salmastra,
bevuta nei tuffi assai brevi,
ancora me brucia le labbra
seccate dal vento e dal sole.
L’onda che vedo
nasce lontano lontano,
arriva veloce e si perde.
Nace laddove orizzonte
s’estende infinito,
e il verde cupo del mare si fonde
col cielo turchino.
L’onda che sento, batte e ribatte
e s’infrange con tanto fragore,
spezzandosi a forza,
bianca di bava.
La luce che a tratti
isplende piu viva,
bacia con troppa
violenza il mare agitato,
che schivo refugge
lontano.
Sotto i miei piedi
la sabbia giace
cocente.
Il vento solleva
il suo corop riarso.
solleva
milioni di orme, le orme
che il mare non segna.
mi piace il calore
improvviso del sole,
che fuga le nubie
scalda la sabbia
di nuovo calore.
Ne sento il tepore
sul letto di sabbia,
sul cuore che batte pesante,
sul mio pensiero di sempre,
che il vento non puo sollevare.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS
NEW MEMBERS
Anthony Palomba and
Kristina Tiseo
ANNOUNCEMENT
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Patronato ITAL-UIL at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference center continues on Thursdays from 10 AM to !@ Noon. Call
Rita Barile at 734-421-3460 for information.
Nicodemo Melone, Rocco D’Aristotile
FADM
Casino Time Again
Come join us in a
Casino and Fellowship event as we travel to the
Firekeepers Casino.
April 9, 2016
Seating is limited and advance reservation is
Requested so we can plan ahead.
Call Clarice Squillace for information and
reservations at 586-381-3700.
Cost is $25. Bus departs from Italian American
Cultural Center.
COMING SOON
“AN ABRUZZO ADVENTURE”
A TRAVELOGUE BY MARCELLA
CORONA.
Marcella Corona, an FADM member, 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.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
-ABRUZZO HERITAGE~ TOMMY LASORDA ~
“My father arrived in the United States from Abruzzo, Italy and came through Ellis Island. He came here because his
brothers were here and he couldn’t get any work over there”. Tommy LaSorda.
Thomas Charles "Tommy" Lasorda (born September 22, 1927) is a former Major Leaguebaseball player who has
had a lengthy career in sports management. In 2009, he marked his sixth decade in one capacity or another with
the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers organization, the longest non-continuous (he played one season with the Kansas
City Athletics) tenure anyone has had with the team, edging Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully by a single season. He
was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a manager in 1997. Tommy Lasorda signed with
the Philadelphia Phillies as an undrafted free agent in 1945 and began his professional career with the Concord
Weavers in 1945. He then missed the 1946 and 1947 seasons because of a stint in the United States Army. He served
on active duty from October 1945 until spring 1947.
Tommy LaSorda
He pitched for the Dodgers for two seasons, and then for the Kansas City Athletics for one season, after the Athletics
purchased him from the Dodgers. He was later traded by Kansas City to the New York Yankees in 1956. He appeared
in 22 games for the Triple-A Denver Bears in 1956–57, and then was sold back to the Dodgers in 1957. However,
during his brief tenure with the Bears, Lasorda was profoundly influenced by Denver skipper Ralph Houk, who would
become Lasorda's role model as an MLB manager. Lasorda was first optioned to the Montreal Royals of
the International League in 1950. He also played winter baseball for Almendares (Cuba) from 1950–52 and 1958–60,
compiling a 16–13 record in four seasons, including 8–3 with a 1.89 ERA in 1958–59. He pitched for Montreal from
1950–54 and 1958–1960 and is the winningest pitcher in the history of the team (107–57) (Lasorda was sent back
down to Montreal in 1954 after the Dodgers were forced to keep a young Sandy Koufax on their roster due to
the Bonus Rule. He would later joke that it took Koufax to keep him off the Dodger pitching staff). He led Montreal to
four straight Governors' Cups from 1951 to 1954, and a fifth one in 1958. On June 24, 2006 he was inducted into the
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. He played only in the minors for the Yankees and the Dodgers returned him to the
Montreal team where he was voted the International League's Most Valuable Pitcher Award in 1958, when he won his
Tommy circa 1954
fifth minor league championship. The Dodgers released him on July 9, 1960. Lasorda became the Los Angeles Dodgers manager September 29, 1976 upon Alston's retirement. He compiled a 1,599–1,439 record as Dodgers
manager, won two World Series championships in (1981 and 1988), four National League pennants and
eight division titles in his 20-year career as the Dodgers manager. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of
Fame in 1997 as a manager in his first year of eligibility. The Dodgers retired his uniform number (2) on
August 15, 1997 and renamed a street in Dodgertown as "Tommy Lasorda Lane". In 2014, a new restaurant
named "Lasorda's Trattoria" opened at Dodger Stadium. Lasorda was equally famous for his colorful personality and outspoken opinions regarding players and other personnel associated with baseball. He had a
number of obscenity filled tirades, a number of which were taped and became underground classics. The
most famous of these is his "Dave Kingman tirade" in 1978, in which Lasorda ranted at reporter Paul
Olden who asked him about Kingman hitting three home runs against the Dodgers that day. He also had an
altercation with Doug Rau on the pitching mound in the 1977 World Series, which was recorded, since he
was wearing a microphone. He befriended Frank Sinatra (a well-known baseball fan) and other entertainTommy with Sparky Anderson
ment personalities during his career.
Lasorda partially owned the food company Lasorda Foods, which was known primarily for pasta
sauces that Lasorda stated were based on a family recipe passed down to his wife, Jo. In September
1989, the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Denver firm Discovery Capital Corp,
of which Lasorda would continue to own 10%.The parent company through which Lasorda maintained his stake in the Lasorda Foods, Lasorda Foods Holding Corp Inc., was initially based
in Fountain Valley, California before moving to Irvine and thenParamount. A Boca Raton, Floridabased company, Modami Services, acquired Lasorda Foods Holding Corp Inc. in August 1993.
Lasorda and Lasorda Foods President Steven Fox, who together owned a majority of Lasorda
Foods' stock, were paid in Modami shares.Lasorda is the godfather to Thomas Piazza, the younger
Demonstrating his Pasta Sauce
brother of Major League All-Star catcher Mike Piazza, both of whom are from Norristown. Thomas was named after Lasorda and it has been widely misstated that Lasorda is Mike's godfather.] Lasorda is also the godfather to Alex Avila, a catcher with the Chicago White Sox. Alex's grandfather, Ralph Avila, is a former scout
with the Dodgers and friend to Lasorda of over 50 years. Alex's middle name of Thomas was named for Lasorda.
Source: Wikipiedia
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: __________________________________________
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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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Check here for auto renewal
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).
“A Regional organization of Italian-American Abruzzese working toward the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture”
Revised for 2015
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
FEDERAZIONE ABRUZZESE del MICHIGAN
CRITERIA:
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED QUALIFICATIONS UNDERLINED
BELOW.
To be eligible to apply and compete for a scholarship, applicants must meet all the following
criteria:
Applicants must be of Abruzzese ancestry.
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, or full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited
college or university and working toward a two or four year degree.
High school applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. College/university applicants
must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Parent or legal guardian must be an active member in good standing of the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan for at least 12 months immediately prior to the date of this application.
The parent/legal guardian or the scholarship recipient must attend at least three (3) FADM function/events,
such as Gala, Christmas party, etc. per calendar year (unless in the case of an emergency or absence
excused by the FADM Board of Directors). This qualification must be completed by the Scholarship
Application deadline as determined by the Board of Directors.
The student recipient of a scholarship award must be present at the award dinner to accept the scholarship
(unless in the case of an emergency or absence excused by the FADM Board of Directors).
APPLICATION REVIEW:
In reviewing the scholarship applications, the Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan Scholarship Committee considers
the following factors:
The applicant’s scholastic record.
The applicant’s community service record.
The applicant’s participation in extracurricular activities.
The applicant’s work experience.
The applicant’s references and recommendations.
The applicant’s status as a high school senior.
Other scholarships received by the applicant.
The applicant’s participation in FADM activities.
Any extraordinary circumstances.
The Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan Scholarship is renewable on a competitive basis. Continuing students must
reapply annually.
RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION NO LATER THAN MAY 31, 2016 TO:
FADM
c/o Sandra Tornberg
53794 Whitby Way
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION AT
WWW.FEDABRUZO.ORG
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
NEWS FROM THE ABRUZZO REGION
AEROPORTO PESCARA: D'ALESSANDRO, A BREVE INCONTRO CON
AD ALITALIA
(REGFLASH) Pescara, 25 marzo. "Nei prossimi giorni il presidente della Giunta regionale
Luciano D'Alfonso incontrerà il nuovo amministratore delegato di Alitalia-Etihad per affrontare il
tema del collegamento con l'aeroporto di Pescara, dopo la scelta della compagna di cancellare in
tutto il Paese, e non solo in Abruzzo, le tratte a bassa redditività, come è avvenuto anche per gli scali di Perugia e Pisa". Lo
ha annunciato il consigliere regionale con delega ai trasporti, Camillo D'Alessandro, dopo la decisione comunicata dalla
compagnia aerea Alitalia-Etihad di sospendere, a partire dal prossimo 29 marzo, il volo interno tra gli aeroporti di Pescara
e Roma-Fiumicino. "Riteniamo tuttavia che ci siano ancora margini di trattativa affinché Alitalia possa riconsiderare la decisione assunta sull'aeroporto di Pescara, proprio per la nostra naturale funzione di collegamento-ponte con gli hub internazionali - ha osservato ancora il consigliere regionale Camillo D'Alessandro -. E' evidente a tutti che la scelta è legata a
regole di mercato, regole che, di conseguenza, penalizzano i territori. Per questo motivo, noi dobbiamo calarci proprio
nell'ottica di mercato, offrendo alla compagnia aerea idonee iniziative e servizi aggiuntivi mirati a far ritenere un collegamento profittevole, anche in ragione delle capacità di raggiungere numeri positivi, cioè l'incremento del numero dei passeggeri. Sono alcuni dei temi che saranno affrontati - conclude D'Alessandro - in occasione dell'incontro che terremo nei
prossimi giorni con il nuovo Amministratore delegato di Alitalia-Etihad".(REGFLASH) GILPET/160325
AUTISMO: DOMANI CONFERENZA STAMPA DELL'ASSESSORE DI MATTEO
(REGFLASH) Pescara, 31 mar. Si svolgerà domani, venerdì 1 aprile (ore 10.00 Sala Corradino D'Ascanio (terzo piano)
Regione Abruzzo in piazza Unione), la conferenza stampa per presentare la "Giornata Mondiale della Consapevolezza
dell'Autismo", e la proposta di legge regionale sull'autismo firmata dall'assessore Donato Di Matteo in collaborazione con
la V Commissione. Verrà inoltre presentato un grande concerto che vede coinvolti il pianista jazz Danilo Rea, due orchestre
Nella foto Donato e alcune associazioni che si occupano di autismo. All'incontro stampa interverranno l'assessore ai Progetti Speciali, Donato
Di Matteo, il presidente della V Commissione della Regione Abruzzo, Mario Olivieri, il direttore di Neuropsichiatria infantile e Dipartimento di Salute Mentale dell'Azienda USL di Pescara, Renato Cerbo, il presidente della Fondazione Dean Martin, Alessandra
Portinari, la direttrice d'orchestra, Antonella De Angelis, e il responsabile dei giovani Violoncellieri, Gianluigi Fiordaliso. (REGFLASH)
US160331
Mostra archeologica: Dai confini del mondo alla patria di
Ovidio. Merci, uomini e idee
Consueto appuntamento al Museo Archeologico di Sulmona, proposto da Soprintendenza Archeologia
dell'Abruzzo e Comune di Sulmona, con la collaborazione del Centro Regionale Beni Culturali della Regione Abruzzo. Quest'anno la mostra è incentrata sull'individuazione di quei reperti che documentano la
capillare circolazione di merci, idee e uomini lungo le strade che anche in area peligna aprivano l'antica
società sulmonese al mondo allora conosciuto, esteso tra Mediterraneo, Asia e Paesi europei. La
mostra, inaugurata il 25 febbraio, resterà aperta presso il Museo Archeologico di Sulmona, al Palazzo
dell'Annunziata, dal martedì alla domenica dalle ore 9 alle 13 e dalle 15,30 alle 18,30 fino al 31 maggio.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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Frank Serraiocco
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Tonino Corsetti
Directors:
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Luigi Buccitelli
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Lelio D’Aristotile
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Antonio DiCesare
Enzo Paglia
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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;
FADM Celebrates Annual Gala Night
The Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan held its annual Gala Night on Saturday, March 5 at the Palazzo Grande. Highlights of the evening were the debut of the FADM choir and the announcement of the 2015 Member of the Year. This
year’s honoree was Elio Bucciarelli, who has been an active FADM member and has served as an officer and board member of the organization. Elio’s father, the late Natale Bucciarelli, was a founding member of the FADM and served as its
first president. About 250 people enjoyed the evening with dancing and fellowship. It was a great evening of food, friends,
family, entertainment, and Abruzzese pride.
Roberto Cicchelli, Angela Beaumont, Rocco
D’Aristotile, Enzo Paglia, Carlo D’Virgilio, Tonino Corsetti. THE FADM CHOIR
Michael Palomba, Elio Ripari, Lucio D’Aloisio,
Gina Serraiocco. The FADM CHOIR.
Elio Bucciarelli receiving a plaque from President Enzo Paglia on the right and Event
Chairman Frank Serraciocco on left.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Abruzzo Culture
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TASTES AND FLAVORS OF ABRUZZO
FARA SAN MARTINO
Abruzzo—the unrivalled home
to pasta: the water from its
springs mixes with the flour,
the air from its mountains dries
the most famous spaghetti in
the world. Fara San Martino, a
town at the foot of the eastern
side of the Majella range, is
now a site for top quality dried
Traditional “maccheroni alla
and
fresh pasta industries.
chitarra” ( guitar)
The most well known, traditional Abruzzese dish is maccheroni carrati, or all chitarra (guitar),
where pasta sheets are rolled over a wooden frame with steel wires
(hence the guitar and using a flat rolling pin, long strips of pasta
are made. Another dish is Scrippelle m’busse: light crepes, with
pecorino cheese and cinnamon, cooked and served with a chicken
stock, for uniquely combined flavors.
Lastly “Sange a pezzate”, homemade
flour and water tagliolini served with a
thin sauce of fresh tomatoes, garlic, oil
and the ever present chilli.
Chilles
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