He said, “In these current times of
turmoil, it is the ideals of unity that
must be nurtured and the joy of
solidarity and harmony across our
community and nation that should
be celebrated.”
A highlight of the day were two
special awards presented by Mr
Arturo Arcano, Consul General
for Italy in NSW. The awards are
from the Italian Government and
are presented in recognition to
members of the Italian Community
abroad for their social and cultural
contributions and initiatives.
Mr Salvatore Foti was presented
with the Ordine della stella d’italia
and Mr Andrea Carnuccio, a long
serving Club Marconi and SWIAA
Board Member received the L’Ordine
al merito della repubblica.
The Hon Senator Dr Francesco
Giacobbe summed up the day
when he said that Club Marconi
was the heart & soul of the Italian
community. He said Italians made
an enormous contribution to the
success of this wonderful country
when they first migrated here in
large numbers after the war but it
is their children and their children’s
children who are their greatest
contribution as they continue to
integrate and innovate but not forget
their Italian heritage.
Steve Webber
Chief Winemaker
De Bortoli Family Winemakers
For more information visit
debortoli.com.au