AMERICAN DELEGATION OF SAVOY ORDERS Inaugural Quarterly Newsletter ​ Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Newsletter of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders. Each quarter the Newsletter will bring you Membership News, National and International News, and updates on the programs and collaborative efforts with our charitable arm, The American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated, whose endeavors include: participation at the United Nations as an NGO, Savoy History Series, Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarships Program, Chivalry Award and our two major gala events: The Ballo di Savoia in NYC and the Notte di Savoia in Los Angeles, as well as our new Savoy Orders Youth Program. 2019 An Impressive Year in Review The American Delegation of Savoy Orders and the American Foundation of Savoy Orders have much to celebrate and reflect on the past auspicious year of 2019. From new digital and social media initiatives to unprecedented achievements in our charitable missions, please enjoy recalling with us the significant strides we have made together as we usher in the New Year and New Decade full of promise to come. Click on the links to read in depth coverage of this year in review. SAVE THE DATE - 2020 NOTTE DI SAVOIA GALA APRIL 4, 2020, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Savoy Orders Mass and Procession Cathedral of Saint Patrick Sunday, December 15, 2019 His Eminence Cav. di Gr. Cr. Timothy Cardinal Dolan's Reception for Savoy Orders Sunday, December 15, 2019 New York City NEW YORK (NEW YORK) - His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan Hosts Their Royal Highnesses Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy and HRH Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia together with members of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders at his residence on Sunday morning, December 15, 2019 before the annual Procession and Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. HONORS PRESENTED 2019 ORDER OF MERIT OF SAVOY ADMITTED AS DAMA Deborah L. Karlson* Adriana R. Scamparini ADMITTED AS CAVALIERE Victor D. Cho ADMITTED AS CAVALIERE DI GRAN CROCE Gr. Uff. Mark C. Pigott, Kbe PROMOTED TO COMMENDATORE Uff. Anthony J. Cipriano Uff. Joseph B. Giminaro Esq.* PROMOTED TO DAMA DI GRAN CROCE Dama Di Comm. Larissa A. Van Duser THE ORDER OF SAINTS MAURICE AND LAZARUS ADMITTED AS DAMA Eniko E. Mara-Somkuti* Linda L. Mariani Janet L. Steinmayer Andrea L. Ward* ADMITTED AS CAVALIERE Alexander G. Cianflone Md George Edward Jerjian* Lawrence C. Karlson* Rev. Edmund A. Luciano Iii Patrick O. Mahoney Stephen G. Somkuti Md* PROMOTED TO COMMENDATORE Uff. Thomas Pecora* Uff. Dott. Deacon Thomas B. Rich PROMOTED TO GRAND’UFFICIALE Gr. Uff. Richard L. Cosnotti Gr. Uff. Prof. Theodore H. Jacobsen* PROMOTED TO DAMA DI GRAN CROCE Dama Di Comm. Cristina Grassi PROMOTED TO CAVALIERE DI GRAN CROCE Gr. Uff. Marco Grassi *Presentation on September 21, 2019 in Nice, France 2019 Ballo di Savoia Winter Charity Gala NEW YORK (NEW YORK) - The American Foundation of Savoy Orders (Savoy Foundation) hosted its 22nd annual winter charity gala, Ballo di Savoia (Savoy Ball) on Saturday, December 14, 2019 in New York City. Guests of honor, H.R.H. Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy and H.R.H. Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, together with over 300 patrons, sponsors and guests raised funds for the Charity’s mission– "Chivalry for Children’s Causes" – supporting the NY Foundling’s summer camp program for foster care youth. 2019 Ballo di Savoia Press Release American Foundation of Savoy Orders and Save Venice Inc. Host Cocktail Reception in Honor of HRH Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, Prince of Venice NEW YORK (NEW YORK) - Thursday evening, December 12, 2019, The American Foundation of Savoy Orders launched the US Savoy Orders Youth Program at a joint reception with Young Friends of Save Venice in honor of HRH Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, Prince of Venice, in solidarity with conservation efforts in Venice following the historic November floods. The event was by invitation only. The Delegate Carl J. Morelli and Vice Delegate Joseph Sciame of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders, Savoy Orders Youth Program Coordinators Joseph B. Giminaro, Anthony Schembri, Jr. with Elizabeth de Trindade-Asher of the Young Friends Steering Committee of Save Venice Inc. greeted over 150 guests.​ Feature Article Media Alert 2019 CAPITOLO GENERALE - CHAPTER GENERAL OF THE DYNASTIC ORDERS OF THE ROYAL HOUSE OF SAVOY Nice, France September 20-23, 2019 NICE (FRANCE) - The 2019 Chapter General (Capitolo Generale) of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy, the annual international reunion and assembly of the members of the Savoy Orders from 35 international delegations, was held in Nice, France on the French Riviera, September 20 - September 23, 2019. A contingent of members of the American Delegation participated in the weekend's traditional ceremonies and charity events presided over by the Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, HRH Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy. SERGIO FRANCHI MEMORIAL CONCERT Stonington, Connecticut August 24, 2019 ​​STONINGTON (CONNECTICUT)- On Saturday, August 24, 2019, members and friends of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders enjoyed a special social occasion, an outdoor picnic lunch, good company and the final annual Sergio Franchi Memorial Concert . The annual concert has been a staple of the cultural and musical life of New England organized by consoeur Dama Eva Franchi, in memory of her late husband. Event expenses for members of the Savoy Orders were graciously underwritten by Comm. George C. White and Dama Elizabeth White. GALA REALE DI SAVOIA-ROYAL GALA OF SAVOY The Canadian Delegation of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy Ottawa, Ontario June 14, 2019 ​OTTAWA (CANADA) - The American Delegate of Savoy Orders, Knight Grand Cross Carl J. Morelli (far right), along with a dozen members American Delegation of Savoy Orders attended the Inaugural Gala Reale di Savoia Charity Event in Ottawa, Canada on June 14, 2019 which was organized by the Canadian Delegation of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy. HRH Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy was the guest of honor. Funds were raised for Canadian Veterans. The event was organized by the Canadian Delegate Cav. Joseph Ruffolo. Read More ​ FESTA della PRIMAVERA SPRING RECEPTION New York City June 11, 2019 ​ NEW YORK (NEW YORK) - The American Foundation of Savoy Orders' annual Festa della Primavera (Spring Reception) was held in New York City at the Columbus Citizens Foundation townhouse on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. During the event, the Savoy Foundation's Seventh Chivalry Award was presented to The New York Foundling in recognition of its 150th anniversary and dedication to children's welfare. This special evening also commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the complete unification of Italy with the addition of Trentino, South Tyrol and Trieste under the peace treaties of the First World War in 1919. The event benefited the Savoy Orders inaugural campaign Chivalry for Children's Causes. Mrs. Matilda Cuomo, the 2018 Chivalry Award honoree, presented the Award to Bill Baccaglini, CEO and President, on behalf of The New York Foundling. ​ Press Release JAPANESE DELEGATION OF SAVOY ORDERS CHARITY GALA Tokyo, Japan May 26, 2019 ​ ​ TOKYO (JAPAN) - The American Delegate of Savoy Orders Knight Grand Cross Carl J. Morelli (far right) with Grand Officer Theodore H. Jacobsen (far left) attend the Japanese Delegation of Savoy Orders Gala Charity in Tokyo, Japan on May 26, 2019. HRH Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy (center) was the guest of honor. The Japanese Delegate Knight Grand Cross Doctor Hideto Tomabechi organized the splendid event. More than 400 guests attended. Read More 2019 PATH TO PEACE FOUNDATION GALA New York City . May 22, 2019 NEW YORK (NEW YORK) - The American Delegation of Savoy Orders ​organized its annual table at the Path To Peace Foundation Gala. The 2019 recipient of the Path to Peace Award was Church in Need, honored for its humanitarian and pastoral work in support of persecuted Christians around the world. His Excellency Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations is the President of the Path to Peace Foundation. Savoy Foundation Grant Presentation to Providence Rest May 2019 NEW ROCHELLE (NEW YORK) - Savoy Foundation President Joseph Sciame (far right) Presents Grant Check to Sister Seline Mary Flores, C.S. JB, CEO of Providence Rest at the May 1, 2019 Providence Rest Gala Dinner at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. Savoy Foundation Grant Presentation to NY Foundling's Camp Felix Summer Camp Program, New York City April 2019 ​ NEW YORK (NEW YORK) - Savoy Foundation Chairman of the Board, Carl J. Morelli (far left) and President Joseph Sciame, Present Grant Check to Kirkley Strand, Vice President, Development & Communications of The New York Foundling to benefit the Camp Felix Program, April 2019. 2019 NOTTE DI SAVOIA GALA April 6, 2019, Los Angeles, California ​ LOS ANGELES (CALIFORNIA)- The American Foundation of Savoy Orders' second annual Notte di Savoia was held in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Montage Beverly Hills. His Royal Highness Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, Prince of Venice, Prince of Piedmont, was the guest of honor at this very special evening to benefit the Savoy Foundation's humanitarian and charitable giving initiatives, particularly Caterina's Club, which provides access to nutritional food, stable housing and job training for youth. PRESS RELEASE 14TH ANNUAL ST. LAZARUS MASS AND DINNER New York City March 15, 2019 NEW YORK (NEW YORK) - The American Delegation of Savoy Orders held its traditional annual St. Lazarus Mass, commemorating the patron saint of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy on March 15, 2019 at the Church of St. Jean Baptiste in New York City. The Mass was followed by a convivial dinner at Orsay Restaurant where more than 60 members and guests enjoyed