| AMERICAN DELEGATION OF SAVOY ORDERS SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2020 August 31, 2020 2020 chapter general Dear Members of the American Delegation, Because of the exceptional situation of the COVID crisis this year, the Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy, instead of cancelling the installation ceremonies originally scheduled in Rome, has authorized a single-day ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 7, 2020. This event will include an installation ceremony followed by a charity luncheon, in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, in order to allow new members and promotees to receive their insignia and diploma directly from Their Royal Highnesses. The number of invitees to the Geneva event is limited, with priority given to new members, promotees, their families and guests, and those holding leadership positions in the Orders. More detailed information will be sent to you in the next few weeks. Please note, however that government regulations may restrict Americans’ travel to Europe this year. Please also note the American Delegation of Savoy Orders will likely not conduct an installation/promotion ceremony in New York City in December for those who do not travel to Geneva. Final decision will depend in part on COVID health precautions in New York City. If our usual New York installation is not to be held, formal presentation of insignia and diplomas would be postponed to next year. 2020 savoy orders honors list 2020 SAVOY ORDERS HONORS LIST THE ORDER OF MERIT OF SAVOY ADMITTED AS CAVALIERE James F. Citron Brent J. Freeman PROMOTED TO UFFICIALE Cav. Dott. Charles W. Harrison Cav. Anthony J. Schembri, Jr. THE ORDER OF SAINTS MAURICE AND LAZARUS ADMITTED AS DAMA Kimberly A. Tambascia ADMITTED AS CAVALIERE Thomas F. Savoy PROMOTED TO UFFICIALE Gr. Uff. Prof. Eric J. Ierardi Cav. Dott. Robert J. Devine PROMOTED TO COMMENDATORE Uff. Dott. William J. Caccese Uff. Dott. Angelo Chinnici Uff. Avv. Frank J. Desiderio Uff. Avv. Gerald E. Farrell, Jr. Uff. John McConville Shannon SAVOY FOUNDATION GRANTS $360,000 DURING COVID CRISIS During this virus crisis year, the American Foundation of Savoy Orders awarded an unprecedented $360,000 in grants for child welfare programs, elder care, scholarships and permanent endowment funds. For more information, please view the Press Release Press Release SAVOY FOUNDATION 2019 BALLO DI SAVOIA RAISES $130,000 FOR NY FOUNDLING SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM The Foundation's New York Ballo di Savoia in December 2019 raised $130,000 for the New York Foundling’s Summer Camp Program - $50,000 for the 2020 Virtual Camp and $80,000 for the 2021 Live Summer Camp. For more information, please view the Press Release Press Release 2020 NOTTE DI SAVOIA LOS ANGELES VIRTUAL ONLINE FUNDRAISER The Savoy Foundation ‘s Virtual “2020 Notte di Savoia” Gala in Los Angeles Raises $100,000 for Caterina’s Club Children’s Charity during Covid Crisis For more information, please view the Press Release Press Release 2020 SAVOY ORDERS PIGOTT SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Members and Friends of the Savoy Foundation, The American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated is pleased to announce the following four Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarship awards for the 2020-2021 academic year: Based on a review of numerous student applications and essays, the Board of Directors awarded a 2020 Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarship in the International Studies to Ms. Rachel Causey of Fort Worth, Texas Ms. Yesenia Sanchez of New York, New York Ms. Melissa Trimble of New York, New York Rachel Causey Yesenia Sanchez Melissa Trimble Ms. Rachel Causey will be enrolled in her first year in graduate studies at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University with a concentration in Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy and is expected to receive her degree in May 2022. Ms. Yesenia Sanchez will be enrolled in her first year in Columbia University Graduate School majoring in International and World History. And is expected to receive her degree in June 2022. Ms. Melissa Trimble will be enrolled in her second year towards her Master’s Degree at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs majoring in Economic and Political Development. She is expected to receive her degree in May 2021. Because the United Nations is closed at this time because of the COVID pandemic, the students will not attend conferences and committee sessions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council until such sessions are restored. Based on a review of numerous student applications and essays, the Board of Directors awarded a 2020 Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarship in the Humanities and Fine Art Studies to: Ms. Katherine Zdravkov of North Port, Florida Katherine Zdravkov She will be enrolled to receive a Bachelor Arts degree in Architecture at University of Notre Dame with a minor in Italian Studies and is expected to receive her degree in April 2023. The Foundation is grateful to the selection committee for their enthusiasm and diligence in awarding these scholarships and to Knight Cav. di Gran Croce Mark Pigott and his family for their generosity in funding these scholarships. texas virtual "happy hour" event The confreres of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders in the Lone Star State of Texas organized a virtual “Happy Hour” via ZOOM on Sunday, August 23. The Delegate Carl J. Morelli was the guest of honor. Everyone provided their own hors d'oeuvres and beverages. The conversation included expectations of in-person events for the remainder of the year and news of international events. The attendees were: Uff. Henry V Campbell III, Uff. Avv. Robert M. Clark, Cav. Dott. Robert J. Devine, Dama di Comm. Dott.ssa Catherine Stevenson and Cav. Dott. Charles W. Harrison. Congratulations to Houston, Texas Regional Representative Dama di Comm. Dott.ssa Catherine Stevenson and Uff. Avv. Robert Clark for spearheading the virtual event implementation. PATH TO PEACE GALA SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 28, 2020 IS CANCELLED SAVOY HISTORY SERIES The Savoy Foundation is posting reports of past lectures and new reports on topics related to the Savoy dynasty, key historical personnages and architectural sites. Please visit our website www.savoia.org and our social media posts on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to view these interesting updates. In particular, please click on the following links for our recently posted report on the Casa Savoia e l”Unità D’Italia Exhibit – Turin, Italy, May 31, 2010 and Savoy History Series reports on our social media, if you do not follow us on social media channels. Casa Savoia e l”Unità D’Italia Exhibit REPORT Castle of Rivoli (Castello di Rivoli) Report Castle of Miolans (Le Château de Miolans) Report Castle of Menthon-Saint Bernard Report 100 PARK AVENUE SUITE 1653 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017 212 - 972- 0495 |
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SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2020
August 31, 2020
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Dear Members of the American Delegation,
Because of the exceptional situation of the COVID crisis this year, the Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy, instead of cancelling the installation ceremonies originally scheduled in Rome, has authorized a single-day ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 7, 2020. This event will include an installation ceremony followed by a charity luncheon, in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, in order to allow new members and promotees to receive their insignia and diploma directly from Their Royal Highnesses. The number of invitees to the Geneva event is limited, with priority given to new members, promotees, their families and guests, and those holding leadership positions in the Orders. More detailed information will be sent to you in the next few weeks. Please note, however that government regulations may restrict Americans’ travel to Europe this year.
Please also note the American Delegation of Savoy Orders will likely not conduct an installation/promotion ceremony in New York City in December for those who do not travel to Geneva. Final decision will depend in part on COVID health precautions in New York City. If our usual New York installation is not to be held, formal presentation of insignia and diplomas would be postponed to next year.
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2020 SAVOY ORDERS HONORS LIST
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THE ORDER OF MERIT OF SAVOY
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James F. Citron
Brent J. Freeman
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Cav. Dott. Charles W. Harrison
Cav. Anthony J. Schembri, Jr.
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THE ORDER OF SAINTS MAURICE AND LAZARUS
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Gr. Uff. Prof. Eric J. Ierardi
Cav. Dott. Robert J. Devine
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Uff. Dott. William J. Caccese
Uff. Dott. Angelo Chinnici
Uff. Avv. Frank J. Desiderio
Uff. Avv. Gerald E. Farrell, Jr.
Uff. John McConville Shannon
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During this virus crisis year, the American Foundation of Savoy Orders awarded an unprecedented $360,000 in grants for child welfare programs, elder care, scholarships and permanent endowment funds.
For more information, please view the Press Release
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SAVOY FOUNDATION 2019 BALLO DI SAVOIA RAISES $130,000 FOR NY FOUNDLING SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM | |
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The Foundation's New York Ballo di Savoia in December 2019 raised $130,000 for the New York Foundling’s Summer Camp Program - $50,000 for the 2020 Virtual Camp and $80,000 for the 2021 Live Summer Camp.
For more information, please view the Press Release
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2020 NOTTE DI SAVOIA LOS ANGELES VIRTUAL ONLINE FUNDRAISER | |
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The Savoy Foundation ‘s Virtual “2020 Notte di Savoia” Gala in Los Angeles Raises $100,000 for Caterina’s Club Children’s Charity during Covid Crisis
For more information, please view the Press Release
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2020 SAVOY ORDERS PIGOTT SCHOLARSHIPS
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
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Dear Members and Friends of the Savoy Foundation,
The American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated is pleased to announce the following four Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarship awards for the 2020-2021 academic year:
Based on a review of numerous student applications and essays, the Board of Directors awarded a 2020 Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarship in the International Studies to
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Ms. Rachel Causey of Fort Worth, Texas
Ms. Yesenia Sanchez of New York, New York
Ms. Melissa Trimble of New York, New York
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Ms. Rachel Causey will be enrolled in her first year in graduate studies at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University with a concentration in Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy and is expected to receive her degree in May 2022.
Ms. Yesenia Sanchez will be enrolled in her first year in Columbia University Graduate School majoring in International and World History. And is expected to receive her degree in June 2022.
Ms. Melissa Trimble will be enrolled in her second year towards her Master’s Degree at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs majoring in Economic and Political Development. She is expected to receive her degree in May 2021.
Because the United Nations is closed at this time because of the COVID pandemic, the students will not attend conferences and committee sessions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council until such sessions are restored.
Based on a review of numerous student applications and essays, the Board of Directors awarded a 2020 Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarship in the Humanities and Fine Art Studies to:
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Ms. Katherine Zdravkov of North Port, Florida
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She will be enrolled to receive a Bachelor Arts degree in Architecture at University of Notre Dame with a minor in Italian Studies and is expected to receive her degree in April 2023.
The Foundation is grateful to the selection committee for their enthusiasm and diligence in awarding these scholarships and to Knight Cav. di Gran Croce Mark Pigott and his family for their generosity in funding these scholarships.
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The confreres of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders in the Lone Star State of Texas organized a virtual “Happy Hour” via ZOOM on Sunday, August 23. The Delegate Carl J. Morelli was the guest of honor. Everyone provided their own hors d'oeuvres and beverages. The conversation included expectations of in-person events for the remainder of the year and news of international events.
The attendees were: Uff. Henry V Campbell III, Uff. Avv. Robert M. Clark, Cav. Dott. Robert J. Devine, Dama di Comm. Dott.ssa Catherine Stevenson and Cav. Dott. Charles W. Harrison.
Congratulations to Houston, Texas Regional Representative Dama di Comm. Dott.ssa Catherine Stevenson and Uff. Avv. Robert Clark for spearheading the virtual event implementation.
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PATH TO PEACE GALA SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 28, 2020 IS CANCELLED | |
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The Savoy Foundation is posting reports of past lectures and new reports on topics related to the Savoy dynasty, key historical personnages and architectural sites.
Please visit our website www.savoia.org and our social media posts on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to view these interesting updates.
In particular, please click on the following links for our recently posted report on the Casa Savoia e l”Unità D’Italia Exhibit – Turin, Italy, May 31, 2010 and Savoy History Series reports on our social media, if you do not follow us on social media channels.
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Castle of Menthon-Saint Bernard | |
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