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Benvenuti dalle donne
dell’ Unione Italiana di Tampa! You do not have to be
ITALIAN to join the Ladies Auxiliary; however, you must be a
member in good standing of the Italian Club. Ladies
Auxiliary dues are $15 annually and afford reduced Club
Membership dues. Proceeds from all of the sponsored events
of The Ladies Auxiliary benefit The Italian Club Building
and Cultural Trust Fund. [Membership
Application]
Purposes:
- To establish good
fellowship among the members of this association.
- To create a high standard
of ethics among our members.
- To help restore and/or
rehabilitate the existing Italian Club Building.
- To assist in the
maintenance of L’Unione Italiana Cemetery.
- To assist any entity that
promotes the Italian Club of Tampa, Inc.
- To solicit and accept
gifts of property or money, for these purposes.
- To provide social,
educational, and cultural functions that will enhance the
potential for advancement of its members.
Officers:
- Barbara Denti Pool,
President
- Dorothy M. Smay, Vice
President
- Carol Fedele, Secretary
- Rose L. Barbie, Treasurer
Events Sponsored:
La Moda di Primavera - March
La Moda di Primavera” is the Ladies’ production of the
Spring Fashion Show and each year we present a unique, themed
fashion program...always a huge success and the main fund raiser
of the year!
Campo Italiano
A day camp per I bambini in June, one week long. AN EXCELLENT
EDUCATIONAL AND FUN PROGRAM!
Children learn about the Italian culture through Music, Dance,
Language, Cooking, Arts and Crafts, including Crochet,
Traditions, History and Culture. Approximately 95% of the staff are certified teachers. [More
Information & Registration]
Festa della Madonna -
August
Festa is held to commemorate the celebration of the Madonna.
This festa originates from Alessandria della Rocca, Sicilia.
Italian American Women of
Excellence - October
Four Italian American Ladies are honored in four different
categories: Business, Culture, Education and Government and/or
Public Service. Nomination forms will be available and nominees
must be a resident of Tampa for five or more years.
[Nomination
Form]
Santa Lucia Festival of
Lights - December
Honoring the Feast Day of Santa Lucia, December 13th each year.
Mass is celebrated and includes children in a traditional
Procession, followed by a short program and dinner and dancing
for your entire family to enjoy. One of the young women is
chosen to represent Santa Lucia for the following year by
submitting a 100 word essay. [See photos of last year’s event]
The Italian Club and the
Ladies Auxiliary also join the Ybor City community in
celebrating various cultural events at our beautiful
Historic Landmark building. Espresso, cappuccino, cannoli
and hand made cookies (baked by the Ladies, of course) are
offered at the Club to the general public on the 1st
Saturdays of most months in conjunction with the Ybor City
Art Walks and other local festivities.
On a personal note...
Our membership is comprised of
women from all walks of life, who have a singular goal: To work
together to promote the Italian culture and instill in our
children and our members the respect for the traditions we at
L’Unione Italiana hold dear. These treasures passed on to us by
our parents and extended families must be handed down for future
generations. Each of us brings a gift, a talent, to be shared
and explored....we learn by teaching. Through this camaraderie
we have all been enriched and we extend our warmest invitation
to you to join us as we move forward. You may contact me at any
time by phone (Home: 813-949-8585 (H) or Cell: 813-230-3390) or
email at (barbara1010@tampabay.rr.com)
with any questions you may have.
Cordialmente,
Barbara Denti Pool
President, 2009-2010
barbara1010@tampabay.rr.com
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