The COVID-19 is keeping apart. We cannot meet in person and create new meaningful and fun memories… This is why we are launching Friday Together, an online virtual gathering to talk about what we love: arts, culture, movies, food and lifestyle.
See you on Zoom!
Friday Together will be live on Zoom starting Friday, May 22, and every other week after.
Friday, May 22 at 1:30pm
CANTIAMOCI SU! LET’S SING ABOUT IT!
THE UNSTOPPABLE ITALIAN SPIRIT OF MUSIC AND LIFE
Italy and the United States are facing an unprecedented challenge. Italy was one of the first countries hit by the coronavirus outbreak and has been severely affected. Italians have responded with courage, from doctors and nurses on the front line to law enforcement officers, from the many volunteers to businesses, to all the citizens who every day make great sacrifices.
In light of this difficult moment, the Embassy of Italy and ISSNAF have launched the #ItalyStayStrong fund raising campaign through GoFundMe to assist Italy and its people. The funds will be devolved to three Italian medical and research institutes that have been at the forefront of the outbreak and continue to relentlessly fight the pandemic:
– the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases in Rome
– the Luigi Sacco Hospital in Milan
– the Cotugno Hospital in Naples
Throughout the emergency, the United States – the Administration, the private sector, no-profit organizations and our American friends – have shown closeness, unity and provided support to Italy and the Italian people.
“We are grateful to the United States and to all American citizens who in these dramatic hours have decided to show their solidarity towards Italy. A gesture of friendship that will remain impressed in our memory, a testament to the strength of the bond that unites our democracies” said Ambassador Varricchio. “We are pleased to partner with ISSNAF, which works daily to support the Italian research community in the US and to create synergies with their American counterparts.”
“As members of the Italian community, our thoughts of encouragement and solidarity are with everyone who is struggling with the outbreak of covid-19 in Italy, as well as in the US. Now more than ever our network can play a critical role in broadcasting this call and supporting it generously.” says Cinzia Zuffada, ISSNAF President.
The Leonardo da Vinci Society is fully supporting this initiative. We believe that we can all make a difference and showcase our love, brotherhood and solidarity. We ask our members and community to help promote #ItalyStayStrong and support this program. Every donation, big or small, will help make a difference!
To make your donation, please visit directly GoFundMe
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Dear Friends,
We are all watching what is happening with the new corona virus as it unfolds here in the Bay Area, in Italy (bella italia!) and around the world. Unfortunately, there is so much uncertainty and with an abundance of caution, we have decided to suspend all Leonardo da Vinci Society events until further notice.
I am so sorry for everyone involved in preparing these wonderful events. And I’m sorry I won’t be able to see you there!
As soon as possible, we will reschedule and restore the great events we have planned.
Personally, I am optimistic that we will soon get back to normal. Life is always full of surprises! For now stay safe.
Sabrina Longega Wilson, President
Here a few basic information about COVID-19
The World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
“A pandemic is a global outbreak of a serious new illness that requires sustained transmission throughout the world,” said Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. This loosely-defined term does not necessarily refer to the lethality of an illness, but more so the worldwide spread.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf
Our January-June 2020 Newsletter is ready. Full of news, upcoming programs and more, it showcases what we love and do. Enjoy it!
Download the entire version HERE.
On Friday October 19th, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, met with the Italian Community. A few Board members of the Leonardo da Vinci Society proudly attended the event. It was an honor and a memorable moment for all the Italian and Italian-American communities of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
“…sono lietissimo di potervi salutare, di manifestare cosi a tuuti voi l’apprezzamento piu grande di tutta l’Italia per la vostra presenza cosi operosa in questa straordinaria citta e in questo stato cosi bello e importante della California…” (I’m delighted to be able to greet you, to express to you all the deepest appreciation on behalf of all of Italy, for your active involvement in this extraordinary city and in this state so beautiful and important as California)
The event started with the children of La Scuola Internazionale di San Francisco playing the Italian and American national anthems. After that, the President of Italy, the Consul General of Italy Lorenzo Ortona, the Mayor of San Francisco London Breed, and the Ambassador of Italy Armando Varricchio, addressed the attendees, leaving them full of enthusiasm, pride and happiness.
Quirinale did a wonderful video of the entire event, and also you can see the beautiful pictures taken by our Board Member, Enrica Cavalli.
Please watch the event and take take a look at the beautiful pictures taken by our Board Member, Enrica Cavalli.
Our September/December Calendar of events is ready for your review.
Please click here to download a PDF copy. We hope to see you soon at one of our events!
Dear All,
As new President of The Leonardo da Vinci Society, I want to personally welcome you to a new chapter for our organization. It is with honor and enthusiasm that I take this role after four wonderful years on the Board helping our past president, Amelia Antonucci, accomplish so many important programs.
As always happens, a change in leadership brings some excitement and news and I want to share with you my goals and dreams.
First of all, I want to maintain our mission and our values to promote appreciation of the Italian contribution to art, literature, science, and culture. We continue to offer wonderful cultural programs and networking opportunities.
I want to increase membership and see our society become a vibrant vehicle for creating new relationships and alliances among our San Francisco Bay Area communities.
Last, but most important, I want to Be Present and Go Beyond! I want to focus on you, get to know you better and work with you in shaping the future for the next generations of Italo enthusiasts.
I’m confident that this year we can all Be Present and Go Beyond. I will take the liberty to call you soon to chat about your expectations, interests and ideas.
Our fall programs are ready to go. Download our Fall Newsletter here and visit our website to register for our events.
I look forward to talking to you soon.
All my best,
Sabrina
Sabrina Longega Wilson, President
slongega@gmail.com
Leonardo da Vinci Society
Big evening for the Leonardo da Vinci Society 2019 celebrations!
The society celebrated its birthday, after its creation in 1949, and the Leonardo Awards in collaboration with ISSNAF.
Read the full article!
Our January/June Calendar of events is ready for your review.
Please click here to download a PDF copy. We hope to see you soon at one of our events!
