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The CSJ has developed an expanded and far reaching
positive image program designed to improve public perception of the
contributions of Italians and Italian-Americans. These are ongoing
projects consisting of campaigns to produce posters, pamphlets,
bookmarks and book covers of famous Italians and Italian-Americans in
various fields of accomplishment and sponsors shows and conferences
promoting Italians and Italian Americans in a positive
manner.
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Posters and Bookmarksoraooo
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| We have completed posters and bookmarks of Italian American Sports heroes, Italian Composers, Italian Explorers, Italian and Italian-American Women, Italian Scientists and Nobel Prize Winners, Italian Inventors, Italian American Recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, and we are in the process of developing additional posters and pamphlets promoting famous Italian and Italian Americans. We have distributed over 50,000 positive image book covers thus far in New York State and we donated the book covers for National CSJ use. As of this date, over 50,000 book covers have been ordered by states other than New York through the National CSJ. This is indeed a tribute to the New York CSJ in our foresight in developing an active and far-reaching positive image program. |
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The Aurora Program
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The CSJ, in cooperation with the Italic Institute of America (IIA),
now offers the Aurora Italian Language Program to filial lodges of the Order Sons of Italy in America. Aurora is an after-school program that was created by the
IIA for children at the 5th and 6th grade level. The word Aurora means "dawn" in Italian. The goal of the Aurora Program is to be the beginning of an Italic education for
children from all ethnic groups.
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Positive Image Program
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We have also packaged positive image programs
showcasing Joe DiMaggio, Mario Lanza, Rocky Marciano, Enrico Caruso,
Arturo Toscanini, "Righteous Enemy," "Una Storia Segreta," "Holocaust
Memorial Program," and the Medal of Honor Program which can be
reserved and ordered by contacting Rick Annichiarico at
631-724-3697.
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Videotape Loan
Program
We have revitalized the Videotape Loan Program, developed by the CSJ to promote the positive image of Italian-Americans. Films about Italy and Italian-American culture in the United States are available. Over 100 videotapes include topics such as Italian museums, famous Italians and Italian Americans, travel, sports, opera and other cultural tapes about Italy and Italian-American. A list of videotapes for rental is available. Call the Garibaldi Meucci Museum at (718) 442-1608 for more information.
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