Italian Society and Club News UNICO organizations present scholarships to 16 students The Milwaukee Chapter UNICO National and Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO presented scholarships to 16 area students of Italian descent on Tuesday, May 21. The presentations took place at the annual UNICO Scholarship & Awards Banquet held at the Italian Community Center. Each organization presented one $2,000 scholarship. The recipients were: Paul A. D’Alessio, a senior at St. Francis High School, receiving the Theodore Mazza Award, and Katherine Clare Loomis of Greendale High School, receiving the Anita Mazza Award. Each of the following high school seniors was the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship: • Brianna Rosalie Cardinale, Glendale Nicolet High School, the Grace Iacolucci Award. • Jake Corrao, Waukesha South High School, the Tony and Sadie Machi Award. • Anna Elizabeth Maglio, Whitefish Bay High School, the Gaetanina Balistreri Award. • Michael Steven Manning, Cedarburg High School, the Sam J. Balistreri Award. • Christina Meyer, Wauwatosa West High School, the Phyllis Vitucci Award.
• Nicholas H. Buzzanca, Mequon Homestead High School, Milwaukee Chapter Award. • Clare Lefaivre, Wauwatosa East High School, Milwaukee Chapter Award. • James S. Maslowski, West Allis Central High School, Milwaukee Chapter Award. • Angelina Caroline Pankow, Milwaukee Lutheran High School, Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO Award. • Hailey A. Pipia, Brookfield Central High School, Milwaukee Chapter Award. • Claire Marie Schroettner, Our Lady of Grace Home School, Milwaukee Chapter Award. • Katarina Mary Schulz, Whitefish Bay High School, Milwaukee Chapter Award. These college students received $1,000 awards: • Jasmine M. Cordero, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Italian Studies Award. • Jackie Baker, Baptist College of Ministry, Alfred A. Silverman Memorial Music Association Award. The Anita Mazza, Gaetanina Balistreri, Grace Iacolucci and Phyllis Vitucci awards were presented by the Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO.
Important notice for societies and organizations associated with the ICC from the Newspaper Committee Dear Friends, To better support the efforts of your society or organization in planning an event or an activity at the Italian Community Center for which you are seeking public support, we strongly suggest that you place your news stories in The Italian Times two months prior to the function date. This will ensure that your event or activity is published in both the online and the printed and delivered editions of the newspaper. As a general rule, your news stories should be submitted to editor Tom Hemman by email at themman@italiancc.org by the 5th day of the month. For the actual deadline for stories, please contact Tom via email or call him at 414/223-2180. The monthly issue of The Italian Times always carries a story regarding to the deadline for advertising, however, that due date is not the same as the deadline for news stories. When articles are presented, they must be typeset (done on a computer) and submitted electronically (i.e., via email). If this is not possible and your articles are handwritten, you will be asked to submit your stories significantly earlier – two weeks before the published deadline for advertising – in order to allot time for proofreading and preparation for layout in the newspaper. If you have any questions about the deadlines or submitting your articles, please contact Tom Hemman at the ICC. Thank you for your continued support of the Italian Community Center. – The ICC Newspaper Committee Rosemary DeRubertis, chair, Tony Piacentini, Tony Zingale, Susie Christiansen, Bobby Tanzilo, Ginny Balistreri, Anna Pitzo, Enrica Tarantino Woytal, Joanne Czubek and Faye Ann Kessler
Pompeii Men sponsoring 31st Super Run/Walk The Pompeii Men’s Club and the Badgerland Striders will team up to stage their 31st annual 5K (3.1 mile) Run / Walk. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, June 12 in Lake Park. Pre-registration forms are available at several Milwaukee area running stores or you can download a registration form at www.badgerlandstriders.org/home.htm Race day registration will begin at 5 p.m. in the park’s pavilion and will continue until 6:30 p.m. An entry fee of $25 ($35 after June 1) will entitle each participant to receive the following: entry in the event, a shirt, trophies for top finishers, fruit juice, fresh fruit, beer, and a drawing for prizes. As always, there will be Italian sausage available for sale at a nominal cost. “You can join the fun by either running or walking the 3.1 mile course. It will be good for you, and at the same time, you will be helping local Milwaukee charities,” said Charles Lazzaro, president of the Pompeii Men’s Club. The event has averaged 800 participants and has become known as one of Milwaukee’s premier run/walks. “The race’s image and loyal following have been solidified because of the beautiful location, superb post race refreshments, and the committed efforts of over 100 volunteers who make the race day activities proceed smoothly and efficiently,” Lazzaro said.
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The Theodore Mazza, Sam J. Balistreri, Tony and Sadie Machi, Italian Studies and Alfred A. Silverman Memorial awards were presentations of the Milwaukee Chapter UNICO National. All awards are administered through the UNICO organizations, except the Italian studies and the Silverman awards which are courtesy of the Albert A. Silverman Foundation. The high school award recipients were selected by a nonpartisan, non-Italian panel of dignitaries from the Milwaukee area. The Italian studies awardee was chosen by the teaching staff at UWM. The Civic Music Association of Milwaukee selected the Silverman awardee. Since its inception in 1936, the Milwaukee UNICO scholarship program has steadily expanded. The first year one $250 scholarship was presented. Since then, more than $1.1 million has been awarded to 581 student recipients. The Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO also presented $500 to the Italian Immersion Program at Milwaukee’s Victory School for the Gifted and Talented. Last year, the Milwaukee Chapter UNICO National did the same.
Mazzei OSIA invites golfers to register for June 23 outing The Filippo Mazzei Greater Milwaukee Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy in America invites golfers to sign up for a shotgun/scramble to be held Sunday, June 23 at Ironwood Golf Course in Sussex. The outing, which serves as a fund-raiser for the organization, will begin at 11 a.m. Participants will be provided the use of a cart, golf swing analysis by Dick Wallace (a PGA Pro), grilled Italian sandwiches, Italian buffet dinner, entry in a raffle and chances to win prizes. The golf range will also be open for those who want to practice their swing. The Italian buffet, catered by Mia’s of Waukesha, will be available at approximately 4:30 p.m.
The cost for the program is $110. For those who are interested in the dinner only, the cost is $25. To register, send your list of participants along with your payment, made out to OSIA, to Joe Palmisano, 5302 S. Hidden Dr., Greenfield, WI 53221 or contact any of these individuals: Bill Jennaro at 414/224-8660; Peter Russo at 414/418-9045 or Joe Campagna, Jr. at 262/783-6161. In addition to seeking golfers to participate in the event, the Mazzei Lodge is looking for sponsors, prize and gift donors and volunteers to grill sandwiches and staff the registration table. If interested, please contact the individuals listed above.
Società Maschile Maria M.S.S Del Lume planning trip to Chicago for Sept. 1 feast The Società Maschile Maria M.S.S. Del Lume (Madonna Del Lume Society Men) annual trip to Chicago for the Maria S.S. Lauretana feast is set for Sunday, Sept. 1. Anyone interested in joining the members of Società Maschile M.S.S. Del Lume on this trip is asked to contact Mario and
Rose Carini at 414/964-1161. The cost is $25 per person and pre-paid reservations are required. The society is renting a bus that day, departing from St. Rita Catholic Church, 1601 N. Cass St., Milwaukee, at 8 a.m. Attendees will return to the same location around 7:30 p.m.
Italy’s ‘Festa della Repubblica’ is June 2 The Festa della Repubblica is celebrated in Italy each year on June 2. It commemorates the institutional referendum of 1946 when the Italian population was called upon to decide what form of government – monarchy or republic – to give to the country after World War II and the fall of Fascism. After 85 years of monarchy, with 12,717,923 votes for and 10,719,284 votes against, Italy became a republic, and the monarchs of the House of Savoy were deposed and exiled. It became illegal for any male member of
the family to set foot on Italian soil. Monarchists argued that the vote was miscounted. These allegations were never proven. This is one of the most important Italian public holidays which, like July 4 in the United States, celebrates the birth of the modern nation. A grand military parade is held in central Rome. Many cities mark the holiday with parades and fireworks. Many businesses and venues, even major attractions, are closed in observance of this day.
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