Congress 2008
August 29 - September 1, 2008
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Congress Package
Dear friends:
As you may be aware the Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary is finalizing arrangements for the Fogolârs Congress which will be taking place in Calgary from August 29-September 1, 2008.
The Fogolâr of Calgary has prepared information packages for this congress which will be distributed shortly. For the Fogolârs / Famčis that have sent mailing lists, the information will be sent directly to their members with additional packages that will be made available to those not on the mailing list. If your Fogolâr was not able to send mailing lists, you will be receiving the packages with the request that you make them available to your membership. All information regarding times/themes of the workshops are subject to change and/or confirmation. Posters will be sent out separately.
The Congresses are a vital part of the Federation’s mandate. They offer a unique opportunity to Friulans of North America to meet, exchange ideas and seize the opportunity to reflect upon the issues that are of importance to our members and our organizations.
These Congresses cannot be organized by a single Fogolâr since a vast network of committed groups is needed to coordinate such a project. Only a national association like the Federation can achieve this. The significance and scope of the work of the Federation may not always be visible to the individual members of the Fogolârs, However, the Federation has been instrumental in initiating and organizing projects that are of interest to all Friulan-Canadians.
For example:
- The distribution of scholarship funds.
- Coordination of the Campo Giochi
- Coordination of the Mostra del libro, and the Radici del futuro.
- Establishment of the literary prize "Bepo Franzel" and "Premio Aquileia"
- Assistance and support to the Youth Federation.
- Philanthropic (Tsunami), cultural (Patrie dal Friul Project) initiatives.
- La Cisilute
These are but some of the projects undertaken by the Federation as it networked with governments in Italy and in Canada. We will continue to pursue these initiatives and others in the interests of all Friulan-Canadians. It is this spirit that we now offer you FOGOLÂRS 2008.