The National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW) Honors Aileen Riotto Sirey, Ph.D., Founder and Chairwoman at Gala Lucheon, May 5, 2012 at the Metropolitan Club in NYC.
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National Organization of Italian American Women, Gala Luncheon: Celebrities Celebrating Women and Progress!

HONOREE, AILEEN RIOTTO SIREY, PH.D.
On May 5, 2012, many national and international celebrities will gather at the National Organization of Italian American Women Gala Luncheon to celebrate Italian American Women and Progress and honor one of the most compelling Italian American women in leadership, Dr. Aileen Riotto Sirey, a pioneer and founder of this organization 32 years ago. Dr. Sirey will retire on May 5 and be the Founder and Chair Emerita at which time, Betty Santangela will assume the position of Chair of NOIAW. This year's Gala Luncheon was at The Metropolitan Club, located at 1 East 60th Street in Manhattan.

Guest speakers were: Lidia Mattichio Bastianich, Honorable Angela Mazzarelli and Matilda Raffa Cuomo, and Consul General Natalia Quintavalle.

The honorary committee includes: His Excellency Claudio Bisogniero (Ambassador of Italy to the US) - County Executive, Rob Astorino - Joseph Bologna & Renee Taylor - Roseanne Colletti - Governor Mario Cuomo - Matilda Raffa Cuomo - Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro - Justice Arthur Gajarsa - Hon. Daniel R. Garodnick - Hon. Frank Guarini - Susan Lucci - Lidia Matticchio Bastianich - Hon. Constance A. Morella - Consul General Natalia Quintavalle - John A. Zaccaro

Soprano, Cristina Fontanelli appeared at the Gala. Among her recent career accomplishments, Ms. Fontanelli has been PBS host for Andrea Bocelli "Live From Central Park, "Il Volo", the Vienna Choir Boys and Qi Gong specials, airing frequently on WNET/WLIW/WNJN/CPTV.

For more information about NOIAW, its members and programs, or to become a member visit www.noiaw.org, or call (212) 642-2003.

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