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Attend NIAF’s Christmas Council Reception
 In Washington, D.C. for the holidays? Then be sure to attend NIAF’s December 9 Christmas Reception and Silent Auction from 6-8 p.m. at Foundation headquarters, 1860 19th Street NW, Washington D.C., 20009.
In addition to a silent auction, the event will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Not a NIAF Council Member? Join online or at the door!
To R.S.V.P., contact Rachel Salerno at rsalerno@niaf.org or (202) 939-3122.
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Special NIAF performance of “The Light in the Piazza”
Foundation members and supporters in the Philadelphia area can enjoy a private NIAF reception following a special performance of “The Light in the Piazza” by the Philadelphia Theatre Company on Sunday, December 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $100 and $50 for students/faculty.
The performance will be held at The Philadelphia Theatre Company, 480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. To purchase tickets, contact Rachel Salerno at rsalerno@niaf.org or (202) 939-3122 by close of business on Monday, December 7.
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NIAF launches Walk of Honor
NIAF’s Walk of Honor will feature personalized bricks at the
entrance of our Foundation headquarters.
Having hosted ambassadors and presidents alike, the NIAF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., has long served as a symbol of the Italian American community. Now you and your family can be a permanent part of the foundation on which we literally have built our organization.
Your purchase of a custom-designed brick, to be permanently displayed at the entrance of NIAF’s Washington, D.C. headquarters, will be an enduring symbol of your family’s support for our heritage and mission. This is your opportunity to forever be remembered as a symbol of the nation’s Italian American community.
Online ordering is now available at www.niaf.org/walkofhonor. Contact Beatrice Santacroce at walkofhonor@niaf.org or 202-387-0600 for any inquiries.
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Support NIAF through the CFC
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season is in full swing for federal, state and local government employees – and your participation can help support NIAF! Please use our number, 12280, when it comes time to direct your non-profit donation and see what a difference you can make!
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Subscribe to Ambassador magazine
The latest issue of NIAF’s glossy Ambassador magazine is arriving in mailboxes across the country, featuring holiday recipes from renowned chef Lidia Bastianich, tips on researching your Italian ancestry, a review of Marco Bellocchio’s new Italian-language movie “Vincere,” a special Italian American holiday gift guide and more.
Don’t receive Ambassador? Then subscribe today by clicking here. A pledge of $45 provides a subscription for three issues/year of Ambassador plus associate-level membership to the National Italian American Foundation, the nation’s most prestigious Italian American organization.
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Applications for 2010 NIAF educational programs now available
2009 NIAF Voyage of Discovery Program Participants
Applications for all 2010 Scholarships and NIAF’s 2010 Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery program are now available on NIAF’s Web site, www.niaf.org/scholarships.
There are two ways to be eligible for a NIAF scholarship: General Category I is for Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements in any field of study. General Category II scholarships are for those students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements.
Scholarship awards range from $2,000-$12,000 and applications may only be submitted online. The scholarship application deadline is March 5, 2010. Visit www.niaf.org to read all regulations regarding scholarships.
Also available online is the application for NIAF’s 2010 Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery program. This all-expenses-paid trip for Italian American university students covers round-trip airfare and10 days of educational programs in Italy. The Voyage of Discovery application deadline is January 6, 2010.
For inquiries regarding all NIAF educational programs, contact Giuseppina Spillane at gspillane@niaf.org or 202-387-0600.
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Italian American coach wins 700th career game
University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma won his 700th career victory on Friday, November 27, becoming the eighth active coach to reach 700 Division I wins.
Auriemma, who has coached the Huskies for 25 years, is the fastest coach to reach this achievement, doing so in just 822 games.
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 Get a jump on your 2010 travel plans!
Sicily’s charm, hospitality and culture await attendees of NIAF’s next Heritage Travel Program, who will visit Catania, Erice, Marsala, Monreale, Mt. Etna, Palermo, Ragusa, Savoca and Taormina.
The last travel programs to Sicily were so popular and generated such an overwhelming response, that plans for next years’ trip have already been put in place. Spots tend to sell out fast, so contact Mariana Pisano from Unitours at mpisano@unitours.com to reserve your space today! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to travel with us!
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Join NIAF on a QM2 cruise
Join NIAF on a November 27, 2010 Queen Mary 2 cruise to the Carribean!
The Queen Mary 2 brings distinct British refinement to the sunny islands of the Carribean including St. Thomas, St. Lucia, Barbados & Turks & Caicos.
Learn more by calling NIAF’s partner, Cruise Market, at 1-800-223-1946. An adventure awaits!
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Support Our Sponsors:
Bagliani’s specialty gift baskets offer tempting treats this holiday season
Based in Hammonton, New Jersey, Bagliani’s Market specializes in shipping gift baskets packed with Italian delicacies across the country. Want to share your heritage with loved ones living far away this holiday season? Then send them Bagliani’s gourmet Antipasto Basket!
 For $99, the massive Antipasto Basket is overflowing with tasty Italian treats including dried sausage, aged asiago cheese, oil-cured olives, soppressata, baby salami, roasted and marinated peppers, marinated artichokes, hot cherry peppers, dried sausage, aged sharp provolone, bruschetta, crostini and more.
Bagliani’s also offers The Dolcissimo Basket, The Taste of Italy Basket and The Italian Dinner Basket – each brimming with mouth-watering Italian delicacies. Order by December 12, 2009 for Christmas delivery. Visit www.baglianis.com or call 609-561-0693 today.
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