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SAVE THE DATE - A Night in New York! May 26, 2010
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NIAF 35th Anniversary Gala - Register today and take advantage of our early bird pricing!
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Listen to the interview featuring NIAF president, Joseph V. Del Raso, and actor Robert Davi on The Rick Amato Show (mp3)
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NIAF Texas Gala - May 15, 2010 - Dallas, Texas. Online registration now available!
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National Italian American Foundation Official Statement: MTV’s “Jersey Shore”
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NIAF Calendar of Events
MAR

NIAF Scholarships— online application now available at www.niaf.org/scholarships.

Contact: Riccardo Skeem
Phone: (202)939-3107
Email: rskeem@niaf.org
Date: March 5
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NIAF Board of Directors’ Meeting in Phoenix, AZ.

Contact: Jerry Jones
Phone: (202)939-3102
Email: jerry@niaf.org
Date: March 12
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NIAF Congressional Welcome Reception at the U.S. Capitol. Location: House Visitors Center HVC-201). Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m. By invitation only.

Contact: Johnny Strada
Phone: (202)939-3121
Email: jstrada@niaf.org
Date: March 16
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Il Circolo Gala with NIAF Sponsorship in Palm Beach, Fl. Robert Silvani, NIAF Regional Vice President is the Honorary Chair and Hon. Louis Freeh is the Honored Guest. 6:00pm cocktail reception, 7:00pm gourmet dinner . Click here for more information.

Contact: Lexye Aversa
Phone: (561)512-7333
Date: March 21
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NIAF Council Dinner featuring the NIAF Institute of International Law with keynote speaker Hon. Louis Freeh, former FBI director. Location: Central NJ. Time: Reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.

Contact: Rachel Salerno
Phone: (202)939-3122
Email: rsalerno@niaf.org
Date: March 25
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NIAF Council Event at the Geppi Entertainment Museum in Baltimore. Location: 301 West Camden St, Baltimore, MD 21201. Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Contact: Rachel Salerno
Phone: (202)939-3122
Email: rsalerno@niaf.org
Date: March 29
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APR

Frank J. Guarini/NIAF Media Forum in Philadelphia with ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio as keynote speaker. Area university students majoring in communications/journalism are invited to attend. Time: Noon to 1 p.m. private luncheon, 1 to 2 p.m. keynote address followed by “Meet and Greet.” Location: Villanova University Conference Center.

Contact: Elissa Ruffino
Phone: (202)939-3106
Email: elissa@niaf.org
Date: April 7
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NIAF Kick-off Celebration for Texas Gala with Media. Gala chair Joseph DePinto, President and CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc, and Charles Turano, Founder and President of Risposto Enterprises and NIAF Area Coordinator, will be in attendance.

Contact: Elissa Ruffino
Phone: (202)939-3106
Email: elissa@niaf.org
Date: April 16
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MAY

NIAF Gala in Dallas, Texas. Joseph DePinto, President and CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc. is the gala chair. Location: Adolphus Hotel, 1321 Commerce Street , Dallas, TX 75202 . Time: 6:30 p.m. cocktail hour followed by dinner.

Contact: Jerry Jones
Phone: (202)939-3102
Email: jerry@niaf.org
Date: May 15
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NIAF Night in New York . An evening of cabaret style entertainment with cocktails and great food. Location: Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cocktail attire.

Contact: Jerry Jones
Phone: (202)939-3102
Email: jerry@niaf.org
Date: May 26
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JUN

NIAF Voyage of Discovery Program— information available at www.niaf.org/voyageofdiscovery.

Trip Date: Summer 2010
Contact: Riccardo Skeem
Phone: (202)939-3107
Email: rskeem@niaf.org
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NIAF International Business Conference: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) . Location: Sala del Cenacolo (located in the Library of the Senate), Camerae dei Deputati in Rome, Italy. Time: 9 a.m. to noon.

Contact: Johnny Strada
Phone: (202)939-3121
Email: jstrada@niaf.org
Date: June 8
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NIAF Board of Directors’ Meeting in Amalfi Coast, Italy.

Contact: Jerry Jones
Phone: (202)939-3102
Email: jerry@niaf.org
Date: June 11
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NIAF Frank J. Guarini Public Policy Forum with keynote speaker John Podesta, Former White House Chief of Staff and Chairman & CEO of the Center for American Progress. Location: The Rayburn House Office Building— Gold Room, U.S. Capitol. Time: Noon to 2 p.m. By invitation only.

Contact: Johnny Strada
Phone: (202)939-3121
Email: jstrada@niaf.org
Date: June 22
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NIAF Teacher of the Year Award —online application available at www.niaf.org/scholarships.

Deadline: June 25
Contact: Riccardo Skeem
Phone: (202)939-3107
Email: rskeem@niaf.org
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JUL

NIAF Grant Program —online application available at www.niaf.org/grants.

Deadline: July 30
Contact: Riccardo Skeem
Phone: (202)939-3107
Email: rskeem@niaf.org
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OCT

NIAF 35th Anniversary Gala Convention Weekend

Date: October 22-23
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NIAF 35th Anniversary Awards Gala , Location: The Hilton Washington, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW , Washington, D.C. Contact Jerry Jones, Dinner Coordinator for tickets/event information or sponsorship opportunities.

Contact: Jerry Jones
Phone: (202)939-3102
Email: jerry@niaf.org
Date: October 23
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