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Ponteponente is a non-profit, social, cultural and educational association for Italian children living abroad. Its aim is to produce programs and events for children that encourage them to speak and interact with each other using the Italian language while promoting Italian heritage and culture. The objective of the Atlanta Chapter of Ponteponente is to produce these programs and events for Italian children living in the Atlanta, GA area. Currently. We have over 70 families belonging to our organization, but there’s room for more! We would like to welcome all Italian families in the area to join us. Below, you will find the schedule of events for the upcoming year. Please feel free to email us with any questions: info@ponteponente.org PROGRAMS SEPT 2007 – MAY 2008 SOCIAL EVENTS The 2007-08 Social Event Schedule is as follows: Sunday, September 16 – Bentornati Party (McClatchey Park) Fees: ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES The teacher will be Barbara Mazzola. Barbara has been teaching Italian in Atlanta for the last nine years. She initially began teaching at Georgia Perimeter College – where she also attended courses on education and teaching – and over the years has collaborated with Emory, Inlingua, and the Italian Center. She presently operates as a private teacher/tutor/translator/interpreter, specializing in children and young adult language education. Class I (ages 3-4) 2:30-3:15 pm Class II (ages 5-6) 3:30-4:15 pm Class III (ages 7-10) 4:30-5:15 Fees: $1755.00 (10 classes) for members; $250.00 for non-members *A maximum of 10 children per class. Positions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. You may reserve your spot by sending an e-mail to Ghila Sanders ( ghila@ponteponente.org ) indicating the child’s full name, age, level of Italian and a telephone number and email address where we may reach the parent(s). Parents will also need to send a check payable to Ponteponente, Inc.: PLAYDATES MEMBERSHIP FEES & EVENT PROGRAM PRICING The membership and program fees for 2007-2008 are as follows: FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $60 per year per family LANGUAGE CLASSES $175 (10 classes) for members; $250 non-members GENERAL EVENT ENTRY Free for members; $10 per child for non-members SPECIAL EVENT ENTRY* Free for members; $15 per child for non-members Included in the fee for each social event is the following: What is not included in the fee for the social events is the home made food prepared by parents. As in the past, each participant is responsible for bringing a dish to each social event, preferably something traditional, prepared at home. If you would like to become a member, payments can be made at our scheduled social events or you may send a check payable to Ponteponente, Inc. to: Ponteponente, Inc. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES We are also developing a library of: In addition, we are designing the following future programs: SPONSORSHIP & DONATIONS The activities and programs of Ponteponente are made possible through the financial support of companies, organizations and individuals whose kind donations allow us to achieve our educational, cultural and social objectives. While Ponteponente is grateful for any contribution, the following are suggested donation levels. SPONSORSHIP (Companies) Gold Level $350 DONORS (Individuals) White Level $100 Sponsors and Donors will be acknowledged on our website and at our two annual special events. If you would like to make a contribution, payments can be made at our scheduled social events or you may send a check payable to Ponteponente, Inc. to: Ponteponente, Inc. |