THE ALFANO DIGEST…http://www.iaovc.org/
Issues in today’s publication: (Scroll down for complete stories) 1/4/2012
1. Happy New Year to our ONE VOICE Team! Message from Pres. DiMino
2. Verizon Advertisements Supporting Racism and Stereotyping
3. Is there something wrong with Gov. Christie?
4. Congress: Honor Italy with a Resolution for the 150th anniversary of its birth.
5. It Never Ends …
6. RSVP FOR IAOVC Report & Recruit Meeting
7. Become an IAOVC member
8. Order your Heritage Calendar
9. From UNICO National’s Italian &Italian American Heritage Calendar
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- Happy New Year to our ONE VOICE Team!
Last year we joined together to begin to bring ONE VOICE to the next level - and, it was a great start! Due to the participation of our Executive Board, Defenders, Organization Members and Members, and thanks to the donations and funds provided to ONE VOICE, we made some significant strides.
And now we FORGE AHEAD together for 2012 as we continue to lead the way as DEFENDERS OF OUR HERITAGE!
For the past 20 years, under the leadership and inspiration of our Founder and Chairman, Manny Alfano, ONE VOICE has amassed an impressive record in defending against the unrelenting attack on our great Italian heritage and culture. But, UNFORTUNATELY, the stereotyping and denigration continues. So, we must join together and proclaim - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Rest assured that your support and involvement is appreciated and NECESSARY. We can not do this alone. The combined efforts of everyone making calls, sending emails and standing firm - speaking as ONE VOICE - is needed to counter continued attacks on our heritage.
So, it is ONWARD AND UPWARD as we continue elevating ONE VOICE to a new level for 2012 and beyond! We look forward to your continued support and help!
Sincerely,
Andre' DiMino
President
Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition
www.iaovc.org
- Verizon Advertisements Supporting Racism and Stereotyping
Call Mr. Ivan G. Seidenberg, Chairman and CEO
Verizon Communications, Inc.212-395-1000 And ask him to stop supporting Bob Beckel
Verizon Communications, Inc.212-395-1000 And ask him to stop supporting Bob Beckel
Your comments should be sent via E-Mail ivan.g.seidenberg@verizon.com
- Is there something wrong with Gov. Christie?
The Governor's comments are not funny. They are counter-productive and they are extremely anti-Italian and doesn’t help New Jersey’s image!
Readers: Gov. Chris Christie sends wrong message with 'Jersey-style' comment
Published: Wednesday, January 04, 2012, 9:02 AM
By Letters to the Editor/The Star-Ledger The Star-Ledger
Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerNJ Gov. Chris Christie introduces Mitt Romney. Republican Presidental candidate Mitt Romney in this Star-Ledger file photo.
Christie’s "Jersey-style"
Is Gov. Chris Christie setting a good example for New Jersey students?
He recently said to Iowa voters, "If you don’t do what you’re supposed to do for Mitt Romney on Tuesday, I will be back, Jersey-style, people. I will be back."
He also said, "I hope they have taken me seriously because I will come back here plenty angry if they don’t do the right thing on Tuesday night. So they don’t want that. They’ve seen that. It’s not good." ("Christie goes all Jersey in Iowa," Dec. 31)
If a student on a playground spoke in this manner, it would be viewed as a threat and the student could be expelled.
Most New Jerseyans are hardworking and law-abiding. And yet we have a governor who degrades our citizens by using a negative stereotype.
Gov. Christie, come back to New Jersey and represent the people who have elected you. Do it with the dignity that we deserve.
Jean Jaeger, Cedar Grove
Wrong impression
Let me ask you, Gov. Christie, what does "Jersey-style" mean? I’ve been a New Jerseyan all my life and have had the opportunity to live and work with many fine Jerseyans.
So to me Jersey-style means planting a garden, home-made cookies, family Thanksgivings, dinner in the kitchen, Scouting, working two jobs to pay for the kids’ college, religion, working and attending state college, remembering when our major cities had class and dignity, hiking, shoveling snow, paying taxes, a beer at the local pub, the Shore and some good politicians.
So, that’s what you were going to share with the citizens of Iowa if they don’t do what you expect? That’s weird.
Why go out to Iowa? Just invite them to visit and experience "Jersey-style"? That might create jobs.
The governor’s behavior is detrimental to the well-being and image of New Jersey. How sad.
Edward T. Bobinski, Bloomfield
- Congress: Honor Italy with a Resolution for the 150th anniversary of its birth.
SIGN THIS PETITION
http://www.change.org/petitions/congress-honor-italy-with-a-resolution-for-the-150th-anniversary-of-its-birth
http://www.change.org/petitions/congress-honor-italy-with-a-resolution-for-the-150th-anniversary-of-its-birth
ONE VOICE is asking on behalf of Joe Grano that all our members and organization contact the members of the Italian American Delegation to Congress regarding two issues that should be of major interest to the Italian American community and Italophiles:
1) The lack of a congressional resolution honoring Italy on its 150th anniversary as a country, and
2) The lack of a ceremony in the Rotunda this year to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi, as required by law..
Is Mr. Grano incorrect in writing that he believes that Italian Americans have little or no clout in the Speaker’s Office?
Would he be incorrect in writing that the Congress of the United States is remiss in not honoring Italy this year?
One Voice is asking that:
1. You call Speaker Boehner’s Office at 202-224-0600 and say that his actions are unfair, and to schedule a ceremony for Brumidi, this year.
2. You should call your Members of Congress and ask them to introduce a resolution now recognizing the 150th anniversary of Italian unity. (The Capitol Switchboard number is 202.224.3121).
3. You should also call your national Italian American organization’s headquarters (NIAF, OSIA, UNICO) and tell them to get behind these two issues.
YOU SHOULD ALSO ASK THEM TO SUPPORT & CO-SPONSOR H. RES 367 MAKING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ITALIAN & ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
5. It Never Ends …
- 1/2/12..CBS Hawaii Five-0
who murdered a 16 yr old girl as she slept in her bed.....hit-man...Michael Angelico
Speranza
- Martin Scorsese and Robert DeNiro 'Heard You Paint Houses' … Slang for killing people
- Travolta to Star in New Movie About John Gotti and Gambino Crime Family http://rt-now.com/2011/04/17/john-travolta-to-star-in-new-movie-about-gotti/
· Mob Wives' Premiere: Renee Graziano's Near Death Plastic http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/03/mob-wives-renee-plastic-surgery-near-death-video_n_1180373.html?ref=tv-replay&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D124342
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6. RSVP FOR IAOVC Report & Recruit Meeting
Attention all Italian Americans & Organizations
IAOVC Report & Recruit Meeting
SAVE THE DATE …
The Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition is planning a general meeting
Saturday, March 10, 2012.
It will take place at Brix, 371 Franklin Ave., Belleville, NJ at 10:00 AM and will be a breakfast meeting.
You have an opportunity to meet our president Andre DiMino who will give our progress report.
Spread the word. Notifying your friends, family, neighbors, and organizations, especially those that want to
JOIN an Organization that defends our HERITAGE!
RSVP ASAP (WE HAVE LIMITED SEATING) mannyalfano@comcast.net
Then send your check to Checks to Gene Antonio, 436 Joralemon St. Belleville, NJ 07109
Breakfast Menu
Italian Toast, French Toast, Scramble Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, Hash Browns
Bagels, Donuts and Pastries, Orange Juice, Coffee & Tea
Cost $25.00 … Gratuities Included
7. Become an IAOVC member
2012 ONE VOICE regular membership will be $60.00 annually
Organization Membership annual donations are $100.00 for qualified Italian American organizations.
You can download membership forms by going to our web site www.iaovc.org
The Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition is a tax exempt, registered 501(c) 3 charitable organization with the Internal Revenue Service.
For more information contact Gene Antonio at EPAntonio@comcast.net
Checks should be made out to IAOVC and mailed to Gene Antonio, 436 Joralemon
St. Bellvelle, NJ 07109.
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8. Order your Heritage Calendar
If you would like to purchase the 2012 UNICO Heritage Calendars call 973 808-0035
2012 UNICO heritage calendar
2012 UNICO heritage calendar, make a statement against stereotypes and negative portrayals and celebrate the richness of Italian and Italian American heritage and culture by purchasing the 2012 UNICO heritage calendar!
Afficionados of Italian culture are urged to help support the great accomplishments of this incredibly rich culture through the new 2011 Italian American Heritage Calendar now available through UNICO National, President Glenn Pettinato announced today.
Throughout history and continuing today, Italians and Italian Americans have made incredible contributions to world culture in all fields, including science, entertainment, business, the arts, sports, religion, cooking, and so much more. Some of the names featured in our past calendars say it all: Giovanni Caboto, Antonio Vivaldi, Lidia Bastianich, Giulio Natta, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Jennifer Aniston, Mario Batali, Luigi Pirandello, Lt. Joe Petrosino, Anna Magnani, Dante Alighieri, and Leonardo Da Vinci. This year we are featuring some of the following: Giorgio Perlasca, Carl Furillo, Lewis Albanese, Catherine de’ Medici, Dana Perino, Alisyn Camerota, Primo Levi, Michael Massimino, Dr. Carlo Urbani, Andrea Doria and Governor Andrew Cuomo to name a few.
In fact, the calendar highlights 365 Italians and Italian Americans who’ve had an impact in the world, past and present. It features important Italian American heritage historical events, births, deaths, coats of arms from the regions of Italy and more. The beautifully printed keepsake wall calendars were produced through the efforts of UNICOs Anti-Bias Committee and sell for $6 which includes postage.
The calendar may be purchased by calling the UNICO National office at 973-808-0035.
A fundraiser/bulk discount rate is also available. They also make a great gift for the holiday season. The richness, diversity and brilliance of the culture makes the 2012 UNICO Italian American Heritage Calendar a must to have on a daily basis.
9. From UNICO National’s Italian &Italian American Heritage Calendar
The Julian calendar, a reform of the Roman calendar was introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC, and came into force Jan. 1, 45 BC
Riccardo Cassin (Jan. 2, 1909.– Aug..6, 2009) was an Italian mountaineer, developer of mountaineering equipment and author.
Leonardo da Vinci on Jan. 3, 1496 he unsuccessfully tests a flying machine.
Julius Caesar on Jan. 4, 46 BC defeats Titus Labienus in the Battle of Rupina..
Don Colo born Jan. 5, 1925. He is a former American football defensive tackle who played nine seasons in the National Football League
Ferdinand J. Pecora (Jan. 6, 1882-Dec. 7,1971.) He was an American lawyer and judge who became famous in the 1930s as Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking and Currency
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It was a bit crooked but Papa loved it anyway! Read my bio-flash about a long-ago Christmas. http://salvatorebuttaci.spruz.com/blog.htm?a=&nid=24899AB6-109B-47DF-B679-B6E213EB1884
Sal Buttaci
FRA NOI Your Weekly Embrace: http://franoi.com/index.php?page=local
Italian Tribune http://italiantribune.com/
Taylor Street Archives http://taylorstreetarchives.com/
Check out this site All Things Italian http://allthingsitaliane.com/
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IAOVC has activists across the nation in all of these states ... we're adding more every week
Help us recruit. When there’s numbers there is strength
Become a “Defender” We need you more than ever!
We need more dedicated individuals across the nation who will commit to responding to a call to defend our heritage. The ONE VOICE “Defenders” are relied upon to send emails, make phone calls, mail letters, and, when necessary, demonstrate.
If you are TRULY committed to defending your great Italian American heritage
and culture then commit to being a ONE VOICE Defender. Send your name, address,
phone and email address to Connie Notarino Pullman, The ONE VOICE Defender Coordinator at conniepullman@comcast.net and tell her … YOU WANT TO BE A DEFENDER!
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Coalition Organization Membership annual dues are $100 (they will be listed on our letterhead)
Regular membership $60.00
JOIN WITH US, in supporting our work by becoming a member. Our heritage and culture is worth it!
Send us your name address, Phone Numbers, E-Mail and tell us if you would join our Defenders List.
Checks, Made out to IAOVC, can be mailed to Gene Antonio at 436 Joralemon Street, Belleville, NJ, 07109
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The Alfano Digest is published in association with the Italian American One Voice Coalition
Statements by others are provided as information only, and not necessarily endorsed.
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