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Important Downriver Italian-American Club News
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ABRUZZI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FOUNDATION
The region of Abruzzi, in central-east Italy, experienced a devastating earthquake on Monday, April 6, 2009 at around 3:32 AM (9:32 PM Sunday, Detroit time) reducing many homes, buildings, churches and other medieval landmarks to rubble. The magnitude 6.3 quake covered an area of 230 square miles, with the quake epicenter near the province city of L’Aquila. The surrounding towns in the regions were also hit by the quake. Tremors were observed as far away as Rome. Many people were asleep and became trapped from the caving of roofs and upper floors of building and homes. The death toll has reached 287, including 20 children and teens. The aftershocks continue to be felt.
The Downriver Italian-American Club has organized a relief fund, the Abruzzi Earthquake Relief Foundation, to collect monetary donations to help out the earthquake victims. We will coordinate our effort with the Italian-American Cultural Society, Clinton Township, MI (586) 228-3030, along with the Consul of Italy, Dr. Marco Nobili (313) 963-8560, of Detroit.
If anyone wishes to make a donation, please send a check or money order to:
ABRUZZI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FOUNDATION
c/o Downriver Italian-American Club
646 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI. 48192-2727
We will see that the donations go to the needy people of this devastating event. The Club can be reached at (734) 285-4044 for any questions.
Click this link to see pictures of the earthquake zone
Thank you for your kind generosity,
Frank A. Giannotti
President, Downriver Italian-American Club
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The Hall rental is controlled and operated by a Corporate Board of Directors and staff who oversee the day-to-day business operations.
The Directors are appointed by the Club Board of Directors. An annual shareholders meeting is held to inform the club membership of the
financial condition of the Hall business.
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