Famee Furlane Club, New York, the President of the Region FVG, Tondo
On October 7, 2011, the Famee Furlane Club, NY, organized a special dinner welcoming the president of the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia (FVG), Renzo Tondo. This was the first time a president of the Region FVG visited the Club to bring greetings and news from the Region. Other honored guests included the vice console generale italiano, New York, Laura Aghilarre, and New York State Senator, Tony Avella. During the dinner, Mario Collavino, president of the Collavino Construction Company, was honored for his company's work in rebuilding One World Trade Center, better known as the Freedom Tower.
Photo 1: Mario Collavino, Renzo Tondo (president Region FVG), Marcello Filippi (president Famee Furlane Club)
Photo 2: Renzo Tondo, NYS Senator Tony Avella, Marcello Filippi, vice console generale italiano, NY, Laura Aghilarre
Photo 3: Renzo Tondo with Mario Collavino
Italian Language Classes at the Famee Furlane Club
Classes began October 2, 2011.
10 lessons on Sundays from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Two levels of classes, Beginner and Intermediate. Call or email Marc Lupinacci to enroll: 203.529.0359 or MarcLupinacci@gmail.com
Education Achievement Award 2011
In recognition of the hard work and outstanding achievements of the children of the Famee Furlane Club members, the Board of Directors granted two Education Achievement Awards, each in the amount of $500. Children of members and associate members in good standing for at least one year that are high school seniors planning to attend college, or full-time college undergraduates, pursuing a degree at an accredited institution were eligible to apply for the monetary award. Based on their essay and academic transcript, the Education Committee (chaired by Marc Lupinacci) selected Sabrina DeBernardo and Nicholas Steffen to receive the award. The honors were presented at the Family Christmas Party on December 11, 2011.
Coro le Fontanelle di Lavarone
On Friday evening, October 29, 2010, "Le Fontanelle" a woman's choir from the Province of Trento attended our regular Friday Cena. The group with a repertoire ranging from traditional Italian folk songs to gospel music and popular foreign tunes, performed throughout the evening.
"Le Fontanelle" were in New York for the weekend and contacted the Famee Furlane to meet the Friulani of New York.
Renzo Tondo, President of the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia
2010 July - Trieste: The president of the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Renzo Tondo, met with Marcello Filippi, president of the Famee Furlane of N.A. Club, New York. The support of the Region through various educational programs has helped build a bond with the Region and connect members to their roots.
Italian Lessons
Italian Lessons were offered at the Clubhouse. On Saturday morning, April 24, 2010, the first class was held and continued for another 9 weeks, ending June 26th. Each lesson was 2 hours long and all materials were provided.
Classes were being taught by members Giovanna Czander, Ida Corvino Miletich, and Mark Lupinacci who all have teaching experience. The teachers rotated their schedules providing the students a wider range of conversational skills.
Funding for the 10 week course was provided by EFASCE. The classes are open to Friulani and their descendents. We are looking to continue lessons in the fall. Please contact Giovanna or Marcello Filippi if you are interested in joining the group. gczander@gmail.com or Marcello 718-335-7382.
Members met in the Clubhouse library for their first lesson taught by Ida Corvino Miletich.
Cavaliere Marcello Filippi di Frisanco
Congratulations to our president, Marcello Filippi, for being conferred knighthood (Cavaliere) in the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity by the President of the Republic of Italy.
On March 21, 2010, a celebration was held at the Famee Furlane of N.A. Club, New York. Consul General, On. Francesco Maria Talo', presented the award to Mr. Filippi during a brief ceremony.
The prestigious knighthood in the "Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity" honors Italians and foreigners overseas for their significant contributions to the prestige of Italy on the basis of language, culture and socio-economic activities.
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Italian Wine Week 2010
Giorgio Colutta, wine producer and owner of Azienda Agricola Bandut di Giorgio Colutta, was in New York this past February for Italian Wine Week. He set aside time from his busy schedule to visit the Club with some of his wines and was our special guest at Friday Cena. In the photo from left to right: Giorgio Colutta, Enzo Ombramonti (executive vice president), Marcello Filippi (president).
