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NIAF offers Wall of Honor plaques
 NIAF is pleased to announce there are still opportunities available to purchase a plaque on the Italian American Wall of Honor.
As a part of the grand entry at NIAF’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Italian American Wall of Honor serves as the only designated tribute in the nation's capital to Italian Americans.
You can participate by recognizing parents, grandparents, loved ones, or simply your family name. Each Wall of Honor contributor will receive an engraved brass plate on the Wall, an official certificate recognizing your contribution, and acknowledgment in the NIAF 33rd Anniversary Gala Journal, which will be published in October 2008.
Your contribution is tax-deductible and all proceeds benefit NIAF education and scholarship funds as well as other important programs.
To participate, click here to download the “Wall of Honor” form. For more information, contact Rebecca Bartello at (202) 669-5824 or rebecca@niaf.org. You can also learn more about the National Italian American Foundation by visiting www.niaf.org.
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NIAF Announces New Heritage Tour Destination
NIAF is proud to unveil its latest travel program, a Heritage Tour to the Region of Calabria. This nine-day, seven-night tour departs New York City to visit the cities of Altomonte, Capo Vaticano, Catanzaro, Crotone, Gerace, Locri, Paola, Pizzo Calabro, Reggio Calabria, Tropea, and Vibo Valentia.
Costs range from $1,899 to $2,449 per person, based on double occupancy and month of departure. Participants may choose from 25 departure dates ranging from September 15, 2008 through June 15, 2009.
For more information, visit the NIAF Web site.
For a brochure and reservation form, write to Italy Travel, c/o Unitours, 3010 Westchester Avenue, Purchase, NY 10557. Call toll-free at 888-846-6423 or 914-253-9177, fax to 914-253-9001, or e-mail Marianna Pisano at mpisano@unitours.com.
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NIAF Grant Deadlines Approaching
The deadline to apply for NIAF’s Italian Language Study Grant (ILSG) and Culture and Heritage Grant Awards (CHGA) is Friday, May 30, 2008.
The ILSG is a grant-matching program for organizations, individuals, schools and community groups to launch or expand Italian language courses in public or private elementary, intermediate, and/or high schools. The CHGA grant is available to individuals or organizations pursuing research or education projects that promote or preserve Italian American culture, history or heritage.
Learn more about NIAF grants and application requirements at www.niaf.org/grants.
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NIAF offers Italian Golf Escape with Yogi Berra
Imagine playing golf at the three best courses in idyllic Italy with baseball legend Yogi Berra and other celebrity guests.
Now stop imagining. On September 22, 23 and 24, 2008, NIAF will offer an exclusive Italian Golf Escape with Yogi Berra. Register today to be one of the limited numbers of privileged guests to participate in this trip.
Once in Italy, after a long day on the links, you and possibly your spouse will join Yogi, his wife Carmen, and other business leaders for great wines and incredible feasts among the country’s vineyards and castles.
The three-day, four-night extravaganza will cost the golfer $5,000 and will include accommodations, all green fees, transportation to golf and special events, meals including three gala dinners and much more. Including a guest or spouse in the package will be an extra $1,500 fee, which includes meals, special events and a unique program being planned for those who do not golf.
For more information, contact Kristi Pappalardo at 202-939-3109 or kristina@niaf.org.
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NIAF launches Bequest Recognition Society
NIAF is pleased to introduce a program tailored especially for our constituents interested in estate planning. Among our many philanthropic giving opportunities, the NIAF Gift for Tomorrow Bequest Recognition Society provides our supporters with the opportunity to be among a select group who wish to recognize NIAF in their estate, while giving NIAF the opportunity to recognize their generosity.
There is no cost to become a member and no minimum pledge required. Your Bequest Recognition Society membership will remain completely confidential if you prefer and is non-binding should your estate plans change. All we ask is that you complete an application to inform NIAF of your estate intentions.
In return, NIAF will provide you with recognition, invite you and a guest to private society events and receptions, and provide honorable mention listing you as a society member in our gala journal, newsletters and publications.
For more information about the NIAF Bequest Recognition Society, contact Michael J. Sanzi at 202-939-3105 or michael@niaf.org.
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Voyage of Discovery Challenge Grant Drive
During NIAF’s 32nd Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Peter F. Secchia announced a “Challenge Grant” – a two-to-one matching drive in cooperation with NIAF Board Member Perpetuus Lee Rizzuto – to raise money for the Foundation’s Voyage of Discovery Program.
The program, which is named in Secchia’s honor, provides college students with the rare opportunity to strengthen their Italian American identity through immersion in Italy’s culture and countryside. This all-expenses-paid program includes round-trip airfare between the United States and Italy in addition to 10 days of educational programs.
NIAF’s Challenge Grant Drive will ensure that the Voyage of Discovery Program continues in perpetuity. We ask for your support.
For more information, contact Michael J. Sanzi at 202-939-3105 or michael@niaf.org.
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