Freedom of Religion - January 2022

 

January 2022 Theme: Freedom of Religion.  

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... 

There are about 3,000 religious groups in the United States. James Madison, known as the Father of the Constitution, argued that everyone should be able to choose their own religion, and this right is enshrined in our Constitution under the First Amendment. 

In 1998, Congress passed the International Religious Freedom Act to ensure that the U.S. government promotes this fundamental right. This law was later amended to include the freedom of conscious to protect the right not to profess or practice any religion.

   

18/01, 11 am - Documentary Film - I Have A Dream, Martin Luther King. 22 min.

MLK Jr.s' most famous speaches.  Jan. 17th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday in the US:  

25/01, 11 am - Short Story Club - Donald Barthelme's A City of Churches from The New Yorker April 1972.

Online Intermediate English Conversation Course

Looking for an ONLINE Intermediate English Conversation Course (B1)?

Look no further.  We're with you wherever you are!  

The Associazione Italo Americana FVG, based in Trieste, Italy, is proposing a new course.  

We have 2 years of experience in successful full immersion English Courses Online, and 60 years of experience of teaching in person full immersion English at all levels and to all ages as an Association.   

Now we want to reach out to you, wherever you may be.  

Are you interested? Curious?

LIVE INTERACTIVE Group Lessons with American Native Speaker Professional Teachers on ZOOM. 

Not your standard English class!  

• Current themes, involving Contemporary American Culture Lessons, not pre-fabricated grammar lessons.
• Lesson plan sent to you prior to the lesson so you can deep-dive if you wish, or just participate actively during the lesson.  
• What themes have we discussed lately? Betty White - 99 year old Comedian, Big John - The Largest Triceratops in the world, Jon Batiste - Music Sensation, West Side Story, Keith Haring - Contemporary Art.   

How much will this cost me? Ten lessons of 2 hours each costs €250 (tot. 20 hours of lessons), plus €35 Annual Association Membership Fee.  

How can I pay? By Credit Card Online, with Welfare Aziendale or via IBAN.

Contact us at aia.fvg@gmail.com with your:

Name, Phone Number, Email Address.

What time and day would be good for you?  

We'll get back to you.  We promise!  See you online soon!

Program Highlight - 60th Anniversary Documentary

Summary of our January 9, 2022 60th Anniversary Documentary Event

When::  January 9, 2022, 5 pm

What: Screening of a documentary celebrating the 60^th Anniversary of the  Associazione Italo Americana FVG (Italian-American Association of FVG ). The Documentary featured testimonials from participants from 1961 until today. Opening remarks provided virtually by U.S. Mission to Rome Charge d’Affairs Tom Smitham.

Where: Sala Luttazzi, Trieste - Italy

Why:  The Associazione Italo Americana FVG (Italian-American Association of FVG ) host institution of American Corner Trieste celebrated its 60th Anniversary.  The Association was founded upon the departure of USIS.  It used to host the US Consulate.  The American Corner was established when the Consulate was closed.  

The American Corner commissioned the documentary project to a young local volunteer filmmaker, during the Covid lockdown.

Interviews of Members from 1961 until today, explaining the activities of the Association and the American Corner.  Interviews in Zoom and in Person.  Testimonials from Italy and abroad.  Students, Journalists, Program Participants, Teachers, Diplomats, Volunteers.

 

Simultaneous Bilingual version English / Italian with subtitles written by our Interns from the Interpreter's School.

40 min. documentary

9 hours of Footage

500 hours of filming / editing / production

150 hours of transcription, translation, subtitles

 

Event:

80 spectators (Covid-19 Restrictions) .  Free and Open to the Public.

Theater offered by the City of Trieste in appreciation of our 60 years of service to the community.

 

On our YouTube Channel you can view:

 

- Trailer (1 min. 40 sec)

- Full Documentary (40 min)

- All Individual Interviews (30 clips)

- Congratulatory message from Chargé D'Affaires Thomas Smitham - US Embassy to Italy

 

Photo Album of the Event  

 

We received great local press about the event.  People who couldn't participate personally could view everything online!  

 

Susanne Seghayer, our volunteer filmmaker, has a B.S. in Theoretical Physics, a Masters.Degree in Sound Engineering and in Fall 2022 will soon be pursuing a M.F.A. in Film and TV Production in Los Angeles.  

#aiafvg60years  #italianamericanexperience

Documentary AIAFVG 60th Anniversary

January 9, 2022, 17:00  

9 gennaio 2022 ore 17

Il Piccolo 05/01/2022

View the Documentary HERE (40 min. IT/ENG)

Here is the link to the FULL PLAYLIST with 35 full interviews and the event presentation on January 9, 2022. 

Prenotare online QUI.  per facilitare il Check-In.  

Obbligatorio Green Pass Rafforzato e Mascherina FPP2.

The 60th Anniversary Documentary is ready!  

The City of Trieste has given us use of the Sala Luttazzi with the "Una Luce Sempre Accesa" program.  

Here is the PREVIEW of the documentary!  

Reserving in Advance makes the Check-in Procedure faster.  

Seating based on COVID law in effect on the date of the show.  

Super Green Pass "Rafforzato" and FPP2 Mask Required.

60 years of American Culture and Language in Trieste.  

3 generations have studied English with the Association.

2 generations have attended the American Film Series.

This project was made possible thanks to:

Susanne Seghayer - Volunteer Documentary Film Maker (500 hours dedicated, with 9 hours of footage)

• 40 people interviewed
• 6 interns with 150 hours of work on transcripts, translations, subtitles

The documentary (bilingual Italian / English) is 40 minutes long.  

Please note that all participants are not in the final version.  We apologize. 

View all 31 video interviews HERE on YouTube.

We thank these people who were interviewed:

Joe Baldyga, Arianna Boria, Giovanna Botteri, Luisella Brugiapaglia, Leonardo Buonomo, Edi Caropresi, Nick Carter, Federica Climi, Grazia Dall’Acqua, Fjorela Dauti, Donatella Davanzo, Gabriella Di Landro, Ariella Drozina, Antonella Farina, Ludovico Fontana, Elizabeth, Griffin, Mara Iurman,  Pina Magaddino, Novella Mainenti, Domenico Marchesan, Marino Michelazzi, Sara Misculin, Mary and Tom Mulroy, Alice Onor, Manuela Patat, Elisabetta Pezzoli, Davide Pignat, Piero Pitacco, Chiara Pitacco, Frank Ricciardone, Jerica Sirk, Janine Sprague Zolle, Karoline Steckley, Denise Tecchio, Christina Tomlinson, Anna Vitaliani, Luciano Zafret, Milena Zupan Lenarduzzi

Translators / Subtitles:  Giuseppe DiDomenico,  Camilla Fiore, Lara Maurutto, Arianna Nembrini, Sara Perchinenna, Maria Elena Arena

#aiafvg60years  #italianamericanexperience

January 2022 Newsletter

 

January - Happy New Year! 60th Anniversary Documentary, Winter Classes, Dark Water in American FIlm Series, new hobbies like Ukulele Club.   We are an associazione culturale.  Italian legislation mandates the Super Green Pass to enter the premises from January 10th. AIAFVG 60th Anniversary Documentary  January 9, 2022, 17:00     Sala Luttazzi.  Free and Open to the Public. Bilingual Italian / English. Event lasts 1 hour. Online Reservation recommended (not required) to facilitate Check-In.   We hope to see you there! Mandatory Super Green Pass "Rafforzato" and FFP2 Mask.  Use of the Sala Luttazzi was made possible by the Comune di Trieste - Una Luce Sempre Accesa.  Interviews with members from the past and present.  60 years of history in 40 minutes.  Over 3 generations of Triestini have studied English with the Association and 2 generations have enjoyed the American Film Series.  Filmed, directed, edited and produced by Susanne Seghayer, volunteer Filmmaker. View the Trailer here.  Due to time constraints, we apologize that not all interviews could be featured in the final version.  We thank all interviewees for their valuable contribution.  View all interviews HERE on our YouTube Channel.     Comune di Trieste Recognition of the 60th Anniversary   On December 2, 2021, AIAFVG was recognized by Mayor Dipiazza with the Bronze City Medal, thanks to the strong and longterm relationship between Trieste and the USA, as well as the many activities that the Associazione Italo Americana FVG has proposed to the community over the years.  The US Embassy to Italy also sent a congratulatory message.   American Film Series 20/01 - DARK WATERS  with Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway. Drama. 2 h 6 min. Coming in February: 3/02 The Last Black Man in San Francisco and 17/02 Luce.        AMERICAN FILM SERIES 2021/22         Join us for our 40th Season!  9 great films in English at Teatro dei Fabbri, via dei Fabbri 2/A - Trieste.   So much better than watching on your computer!   THURSDAY - NEW TIMES:  10:00, 16:30,19:30  Mandatory: Green Pass "Rafforzato" & FFP2 Face Mask Same Price. €25 - Ridotto, €35 - Intero.    Pay by Cash at the Associazione or at the Fabbri on film day, or via Credit Card Online 24/7. Use your Membership Card to go to the film.  No single tickets are sold. You can become a member at any time of the year.    ENGLISH CLASSES Winter Session English Classes begin on the week of January 10th for 10 lessons.  We hope to see you return in January!  There are still some spaces available for new and returning learners.  Courses for Children & Teens and for Adults.  Questions? Write an email to aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com and include your phone number.        American Corner Trieste   Free Events are posted on Facebook Pages, Instagram and our Blog.   The American Corner Library is open!  Monday - Saturday 9-12 and Tuesday and Thursday 17-19.  Please RETURN any items that you still have.  January Theme: Freedom of Religion.  The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... There are about 3,000 religious groups in the United States.  In 1998, Congress passed the International Religious Freedom Act to ensure that the U.S. government promotes this fundamental right not to profess or practice any religion. 14/01 & 28/01 -   English Conversation Club - Do you want to speak more and Improve your English?  Have a  Free 1 hour conversation with our American Facilitator. This is not a class.  Various topics.  Limited to 8 participants. Registration Requested on this LINK. Fridays from 4-6 pm - Teen Maker Space for Middle School and High School Students. 3D Printing, Electronics, Technology. with Adult Mentors.  Free. Registration is closed.      18/01, 11 am - Documentary Film - I Have A Dream, Martin Luther King. 22 min. 25/01, 11 am - Short Story Club - Donald Barthelme's A City of Churches from The New Yorker April 1972. 27/01, 8:30 pm - Women's Book Club - The Red Island House by Andrea N. Lee.  Special meeting on ZOOM.  Live with the Author.  Please read the book and come to Zoom ready to discuss with the author.        eLibraryUSA – Temporary Remote Access – Request your personal temporary access code today.  Read The New York Times, National Geographic, Oprah!  Watch documentaries free of charge in English.  American newspapers, magazines, videos, read and watch children’s books from BookFlix, resources and databases are available remotely only during the Covid-19 period (afterwards only at the American Corner). UKULELE? We're not kidding!  Have you ever played? Let's learn to play and sing together.  We're starting a club soon. Sign up on this FORM to show your interest.  So much fun!  Believe us!   ENGLISH TEACHER’S CORNER TESOL ITALY - Renew your Membership and participate in future Online English Language Improvement Courses for English Teachers.     Look at the Resources on American English at State for Educators and on Facebook – American English for Educators American English LIVE for Educators Series 13 begins January 19th through March 30th at 8 am and 1 pm Eastern Time/Washington, DC. To participate, visit the American English for Educators Facebook Page.  Free. Start 2022 with a FREE Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that will enhance your English language skills and specialized content knowledge!  English for Business and Entrepreneurship, English for Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM), English for Journalism,  English for Career Development, English for Media Literacy. The courses can be completed at your own pace and preferred time of day. Each course takes ~10-15 hours to complete. STUDY in the US It's time to look at options for Fall 2023.  The Fulbright Italy Office offers many opportunities for graduate students.   The EducationUSA website is a valuable source for planning your studies in the US.   Were you a Fulbrighter or a USA Govt. Exchange Alumni?  We would LOVE to meet you!  Are you available to share your experiences with us.  Send us an email. Fulbright is celebrating 75 years of activity!  STAFF PICKS for the Month  Visiting Virtual Exhibits at: National Museum of American Religion in Washington D.C.    Listening to: James Taylor and Carole King Live at the Troubadour on Spotify.  Cooking Chili     US CITIZENS  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country.  STEP allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency. STEP also allows Americans residing abroad to get routine information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.   Vote from Abroad. Americans can vote. Wherever they are.  Now is the time to submit your 2022 Federal Post Card Application so you will receive absentee ballots for the entire year.     US Passport Renewal.  Check your expiration date to avoid surprises.  Adult passports can be renewed by mail.    Federal Benefits Unit. Contact the office in Rome via email for assistance related to Social Security, Benefits, Medicare.   OUR CALENDAR   MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTINUES -  Become a member!  American Film Series, Members Only Events, Library and more.    01/01: Registration Still  for English Classes 09/01: AIAFVG 1961-2021 Documentary Premiere 10/01: Winter Session Lessons Begin 11/01: Human Trafficking Awareness Day 14/01, 10 am: Conversation Club 14/01, 4 pm: Teen Maker Space 16/01: National Religious Freedom Day 17/01: Martin Luther King Jr. Day  18/01, 11 am: Documentary - I Have a Dream, Martin Luther King 20/01, 10, 14:30, 7:30 - American Film Series - Dark Waters 21/01, 4 pm: Teen Maker Space 24/01: International Day of Education 25/01, 11 am:Short Story Club - A City of Churches by Donald Barthelme 27/01: Women's Book Club - The Red Island House by Andrea N. Lee. Online 27/01: International Day of Commemoration of Victims of the Holocaust  28/01, 10 am: Conversation Club 28/01 4 pm: Teen Maker Space January Office Hours starting Jan. 10th Mon - Sat - 9-13, Tues&Thurs 17-19 Available Online at aia.fvg@gmail.com  We'll get back to you. For Administration Queries and Courses contact aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com

Closed for the Holidays

  

Siamo Chiusi dal 20/12/2021 al 9/01/2022.  

Non siamo in sede, ma poi sempre contattarci via email.  Aggiungi anche tuo numero di telefono e risponderemo prima possibile.  

Info riguardante Corsi di inglese con inizio dal 10/01/2022:   aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com

Altre domande: aia.fvg@gmail.com

Buone Feste! 

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We are closed from December 21, 2021 until January 9, 2022.    

We're not n the office, but you can always contact us via email.  Include your telephone number in the message.    

For info about English Courses that start on January 10th:   aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com

Other questions: aia.fvg@gmail.com

Happy Holidays! 

English Courses - Winter 2022

I nostri corsi WINTER iniziano il 10/1/2022 per 10 settimane di lezioni.

•  Iscrizioni per NUOVI soci per i corsi aprono il 13/12.  

Info, prezzi, orari:

• ADULTI

• BAMBINI e TEENS 

Poi diventare SOCIO dell'Associazione Italo Americana FVG in ogni moment.  

L'entrata all'AMERICAN FILM SERIES è inclusa nel prezzo di tesseramento.