OTTAWA - Frank Mauro opens the doors to Fogolâr Furlan Ottawa. We are honored to present the activities of Friends of the Canadian capital of Friuli, thanks to a nice chat with some members of the club.
Franco, what are the main activities during the year?
"A January we have the Annual General Meeting & Election of the Board, Refreshments - Carnival (with Club Vicenza) - dinner and dance with live music, prizes for the masks. In February organize the Children's Carnival (all Italian clubs ... twenty) - masks, games, refreshments, prizes. A March evening is to honor our distinguished young men, thanks to scholarships Giovanni Caboto - in addition to CNIC event - our Fogolâr is a member of the National Congress of Italian Canadians. For April prepare the feast of the People to celebrate Friulano April 3, the Fiesta from Friuli - day with Mass, cultural program, exhibition and dinner. A May can not miss the Spring Festival, with dinner and dancing. A June organize the Italian Week - an annual event that unites the Italian community in Ottawa. For August there is a Picnic - with breakfast, Mass, BBQ, music, bocce tournament, cards and games for children with prizes. For October / November preparing the Autumn Festival, in addition to the Mass for the dead Friuli. Finally, in December have the Christmas lunch for club members and their families, with Santa Claus for the children. "
How many members do you have?
'65-75 unique members.
Who is the oldest member? And the younger one?
"The elderly are Joe Arban, Paul Brun del Re and Nello Bortolotti, while the youngest is Matthew Grutman.
many members under 30 do you have?
"Only a '.
There is a story of a particular writing that I want to tell?
"I can mention Paul Brun del Re, who has written biographies of historical members of our club."
Who are the directors?
"From Ivano Cargnello, Enrico Ferrarin, Catherine Fiorin, Luciano Gervasi, Frank Mauro, Roberto Bouquet, Franco Riva, Maurizio Rosa, Olita Schultz, Roger Serafini, Nick Urban."
What is the relationship with the institutions of your city?
"The relationship with the city's institutions are rare, but we have many contacts with other groups of Italian immigrants, as mentioned in the calendar of events."
What are the activities you are working for the future?
"An exhibition Friulian traveling across Canada and a draft of" oral history "of the Federation of Fogolârs.
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