BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION OF CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The AMHS Nominating Committee (Mark Lino, Rico Allegrino, and Maria D’Andrea-Yothers) are pleased to introduce two candidates for the Board: Teresa Black and Natasha Rovo. If elected, Teresa and Natasha will serve three years, with their term starting on January 1, 2025.
FROM THE AMHS NOMINATING COMMITTEE: NOVEMBER ELECTION OF CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The AMHS Nominating Committee (Mark Lino, Rico Allegrino, and Maria D’Andrea-Yothers) are pleased to introduce two candidates for the Board: Teresa Black and Natasha Rovo. If elected, Teresa and Natasha will serve three years, with their term starting on January 1, 2025.
Revised AMHS Bylaws Approved at September General Meeting
On September 22, 2024, AMHS members in attendance at the Society's general meeting approved a comprehensive set of changes to the organization's bylaws.
Ferragosto 2024: A Resounding Success
On Sunday, August 18, fifty-four (54) AMHS members, friends and family descended on Fort Ward Park in Alexandria, Va., for the Society’s annual Ferragosto picnic, which has been an AMHS tradition for more than 15 years.
Italian and Italian-American Athletes Shine at 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
The recently concluded Summer Olympics held in Paris for 19 days from July 26 through August 11 brought joy across national borders, as spectators thrilled to the accomplishments of the world’s greatest athletes. There were 329 events in 32 sports and 48 disciplines. The Olympians from Italy and Americans of Italian descent made a strong showing at the games.
Jules Mazarin: Statesman, Diplomat, Cardinal
Thanks to the book and film versions of The Three Musketeers, many people know of the power wielded in 17th century France by First Minister of State, Cardinal Richelieu. Not many likely know that Richelieu’s assistant and successor, the Abruzzo-born Jules Mazarin, had an equally noteworthy career and a lasting impact on European diplomacy and politics.
Angela Lastrico Raish 2024 Scholarship Winner
Madonnina Gullo is the 2024 recipient of the Angela Lastrico Raish Music Scholarship, a privately endowed fund administered through the AMHS Scholarship Committee.
Proposed Changes to AMHS Bylaws to be Voted On at September General Meeting
The AMHS Executive Committee has unanimously approved proposed changes to the Society's bylaws and urges members to approve the revisions at the September 22 general meeting.
Author Ronald G. Capalaces Describes Boyhood on the Home Front in World War II
Our annual wine-tasting, always one of our most popular programs, was a more freewheeling event this year. Held at Casa Italiana on November 19, 2023, the attendees not only tasted some wonderful wines from Abruzzo and Molise, they were also treated to a superb talk by the son-in-law of our board member, Frank Bonsiero.
Personal recollections of the Allied Liberation of Rome in June 1944
Our annual wine-tasting, always one of our most popular programs, was a more freewheeling event this year. Held at Casa Italiana on November 19, 2023, the attendees not only tasted some wonderful wines from Abruzzo and Molise, they were also treated to a superb talk by the son-in-law of our board member, Frank Bonsiero.
