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FFOA
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:03:28 +0000
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Dear Members,
Maestro Camerini will be on Saturday 3 December at 4.30 pm in the Sala Baldini with a programme entirely dedicated to Frédéric Chopin.
Please find attached the poster and programme for the entire 2022/23 season, with all the dates of the upcoming concerts.
Best regards,

Joan Smidt,

FFOA Executive Committee
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FFOA
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:56:32 +0000
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Dear Members,
The United Nations Women's Guild of Rome - UNWG has asked FFOA to send its members an invitation to participate in the 2022 International Bazaar which will take place on Thursday 1st December, from 10 am to 4 pm at FAO restaurant on 8th floor, Building C on the right, as per the attached Poster.
For any further inquiries, please contact Ms Edith Mahabir, Bazaar Chairperson/Coordinator: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, mobile 3454307104.

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Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:33:53 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached a very interesting trip to Portugal from 25 March to 2 April 2023 announced by Palumba Travel, an Agency with whom we have already announced several trips during the past years.

Below please also find additional information and a description of the tour prepared by the owner of the Agency Sandro Palumbieri.

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FFOA
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:04:44 +0000
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Dear Members,

We communicate the return of Maestro Camerini with his concerts.
On Saturday 19 November at 4.30 pm in the Sala Baldini he will perform music by Beethoven and Schubert.
The poster is attached.
Best regards,

Joan Smidt
Executive Committee FFOA
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FFOA
Fri, 4 Nov 2022 15:17:54 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached a programme for a guided walk in Rome on 13 November. This event is organized by the Association of British Ex-Pats in Italy and has been forwarded by Daniela Omer, one of our members.

Should you need further information please contact Daniela by e-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

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FFOA
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:32:59 +0000
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Dear Members,

The UNJSPF will have an Open House on MSS (Member Self Service) and DCE (Digital Certificate of Entitlement), hosted at WFP Headquarters, Rome:

Thursday 3 November 2022 from 2:30pm in the WFP Auditorium

Participation is open to all UN retirees from WFP, FAO and IFAD who have a building pass issued by their Organization.

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Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:01:58 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached and below further details of the show.

Best regards,

Joan Smidt
Executive Committee FFOA

The Rome Savoyards & Plays in Rome present

‘Art’

by Yasmina Reza

Translated by Christopher Hampton

Directed by Sandra Provost

in English

A hilarious, clever and international hit play about art and friendship.

Winner of numerous awards including the 1996 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy

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FFOA
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:28:57 +0000
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Dear Members,

For those of you who could not attend the GA yesterday, you may wish to view/download** the event, by clicking on the following links e.g.

Morning session direct link: https://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/6025/icode/

Afternoon session direct link: https://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/6027/icode/

**Click on PLAY button to view or on the three vertical dots to select DOWNLOAD option

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FFOA
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:08:21 +0000
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Dear Members,

The Cigna local Representative's office in FAO is now located on the ground floor of Building E (E002), next door to the FFOA office. The office is operational each weekday morning from 9-12 am.

To book an appointment with Joel Mulas, Cigna Representative, kindly contact Cigna at 800194666 (Toll free).

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Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:42:57 +0000
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Dear Members,

Chryssis Vici organizes an Open Studio in its laboratory on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 October 2022 from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm as per the attached flyer.
The laboratory is located in Via Garfagnana 8, 5th floor, Piazza Bologna area, reachable by Metro B (Bologna).
Since the place is small, interested people are asked to communicate the day of visit via email to: [log in to unmask]

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FFOA
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:45:50 +0000
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[cid:image001.png@01D7C51A.0B2366D0] 2022 FFOA Annual General Assembly on “virtual mode”

(date: 26 October 2022 – 11:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 (Rome time)

https://fao.zoom.us/j/99285313095

Meeting ID: 992 8531 3095

Passcode: 11897736

OR

Join by Skype for Business: https://fao.zoom.us/skype/99285313095<https://fao.zoom.us/skype/95204010601>

If you use the ZOOM platform for the first time, you should first download/install ZOOM Client software, by following the instructions on the attached Zoom Meeting Quick Start Guide. When you join the Zoom Meeting, your microphone is automatically muted. We will not probably have sufficient time for a Q&A session but you can request to intervene by clicking on the Zoom “raise hand” icon or

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Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:01 +0000
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URGENT: FFOA Newsflash - Access Restrictions to FAO

Dear Members,

We have been informed by FAO Senior Management that access to FAO Headquarters for UN retirees will be temporarily restricted from Monday 10th October to Sunday 23rd October.

These restrictions are in line with FAO's Covid prevention policy which limits the numbers of persons allowed to be on the FAO premises.

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Fri, 7 Oct 2022 14:53:04 +0000
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Dear Members,

If you are interested in the trip to Venezia from 29 October to 1 November below please find more details on this trip just forwarded by Agency [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

As already informed please contact Marinella on Cell: 328 274 9673

Kind regards

Joan Smidt

FFOA Executive Committee

PROGRAM

📌29 ottobre: Partenza dai luoghi prestabiliti, soste per pranzo libero, arrivo sulle rive del Brenta per la visita di una delle ville palladiane più belle. Cena e pernottamento in hotel.

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FFOA
Wed, 5 Oct 2022 08:34:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the Information Note 13/2022 regarding the Candidates for the Executive Committee 2023 - 2025.

Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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FFOA
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:51:43 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached a vast programme of trips for November and December proposed by the Travel Agency “Noi Girandolando”.

The programme only includes the dates of the various trips. You should therefore contact the Agency to obtain more information regarding the particular trip you may decide.

The person to contact is Marinella Cell: 3282749673

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FFOA
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:17:16 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the programme submitted by "Noi Girandolando"for the period from 8 October 2022.

The trip to Isole Eolie planned for 20 to 27 September has already taken place but we invite you to consult the remaining programme for October and November 2022.

Should you be interested please call Marinella on Cell: 32827496 for further information regarding the trip announced in the programme.

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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:04:43 +0000
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Dear Members,

Our annual General Assembly meeting is confirmed for Wednesday, 26 October from 11:00 to 17:00 hours (with a break from 13:00 to 14:00 hours), which you may attend virtually using Zoom. Please consider this message your invitation to attend. One week before the GA, members having an email address will receive a reminder with the specifications to join the ZOOM session as well as the Meeting Quick Start Guide.

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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:19:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached information regarding a tour della “Ciociaria e Treno Turistico” on 17 and 18 September announced by Noi Girandolando.

Should you be interested please contact Marinella on Cell: 3282749673 rather urgently since the departure is on 17 September. You should also arrange a meeting point in Rome with the Agency.

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Wed, 7 Sep 2022 10:02:54 +0000
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Dear Members,

We hope that you had an enjoyable and relaxing summer. Thankfully, things are getting back to near normal in Italy and most Covid restrictions have been lifted.

FFOA wishes to inform members of the access arrangements to RBAs headquarters and the various services therein.

General:

The FFOA offices in FAO Building E are now open from 9.30am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.

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Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:22:53 +0000
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Dear Members,

This is a gentle reminder for you to consider the possibility of running for the 2022 Executive Committee elections and, if interested, to submit your candidature by completing the attached Nomination Form and have it submitted to FFOA by the 5th of September.

Kind regards
​The FFOA President
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Tue, 9 Aug 2022 13:45:10 +0000
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Kindly find below the corrected English version of the FFOA Note on the above-mentioned subject. Any inconvenience regretted.

Dear Members,

As indicated in our email dated 22 July, UNJSPF started mailing the CE in paper on July 5th to all retirees worldwide who did not use the DCE App (Digital Certificate of Entitlements). Rest assured that you will receive it soon, if the CE has not arrived yet.

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Tue, 9 Aug 2022 11:24:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

As indicated in our email dated 22 July, UNJSPF started mailing the CE in paper on July 5th to all retirees worldwide who did not use the DCE App (Digital Certificate of Entitlements). Rest assured that you will receive it soon, if the CE has not arrived yet.

We would also like to remind you that, if you leave outside Rome/Italy and cannot leave the CE to the RBAs Premises, you can mail it directly to the UNJSPF Office in Geneva (if you leave in Europe) or to the UNJSPF Office in NY. UNJSPF mail and telephone contacts

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Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:12:32 +0000
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Dear Members,
1.We wish to inform you that according to the UNJSPF News - June - July 2022:
“On 5 July 2022, the Fund mailed the 2022 CE forms to all retirees and beneficiaries worldwide whose benefits were implemented before 29 June 2022 and who, by that date, had not already opted to complete their 2022 Digital CE using the DCE App.”
2.We wish to inform you that the CE can be delivered to:

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Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:12:56 +0000
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Dear Members,

WFP has confirmed that un-restricted access to WFP HQ premises is facilitated as of July 01. Thus, retirees can access WFP HQ premises following the Safety measures in place described in the attached WFP communication.

WFP HQ Security confirms that Badge validity and renewal are following the same procedures in force before the beginning of the pandemic.

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FFOA
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:21:44 +0000
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Dear Members,

FFOA has been informed by FAO that the Italian Ministry of Health has extended the availability of 4th doses (also known as 2nd boosters) of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 60+. The Ministry of Health highly recommends the vaccines for this age group.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Health has reiterated that it recommends 4th doses to vulnerable individuals aged 12+ with comorbidities.

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FFOA
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:54:34 +0000
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Dear Members,

FFOA has received the following message from IFAD regarding the access to their Headquarters.

IFAD continues to follow up on standard procedures, where extension of any expiring badges are evaluated on a case to case basis as needed, and retirees are required to inform [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ahead of visiting the building. A further notification will advise if a new/renewed badge is eventually validated. All being confirmed, they can pick it up at the main guardhouse.

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Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:25:34 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find herewith the programme for Ferragosto to the Cinque Terre and Alpi Apuane.

If you have not visited the Cinque Terre you should consider taking advantage of this proposal.

The Trip from 13 to 15 August is being organized by the Agency Noi Girandolando (see also the attachment)

Should you be interested please contact Marinella at Cell: 328 27 49 673 in order for you to organize to join the group at a point in Rome.

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Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:46:43 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith another nice trip to Ancona, Conero e Grotte di Frasassi proposed by Noi Girandolando. The dates are from 22 to 24 of July.

Conero is a beautiful beach area worth visiting.

Please also consult the attachment to this message, the Program below and speak to Marinella Cell: 32827 49673

for further information.

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Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:18:13 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith attached a proposal submitted by Noi Girandolando for an evening “Crociere Sul Tevere”. Program below.

Also here please contact Marinella for further information, pick up point etc. possible discount if you live in Rome and will not come by bus from Santamarinella where the Agency is located.

I hope some of you will take advantage of this boat trip on the Tiber.

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FFOA
Fri, 1 Jul 2022 15:27:19 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please disregard our previous message on the same subject.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Thank you.
Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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FFOA
Fri, 1 Jul 2022 13:07:11 +0000
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Dear Members,

We have been requested by FAO/OCCC to send the attached article concerning the 2022 Inter Agency Games in which pensioners also participated.
Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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FFOA
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:28:19 +0000
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Dear Members,

FFOA has been informed by FAO Management that there will be a new Access Protocol to be put into effect from Monday 4th July.

Retirees will be allowed into FAO Hqs using their building passes which will be re-activated; HOWEVER, since most of the retirees’ badges will not work immediately at the turnstiles, they will have to be manually extended by the Building Pass Office team at the Turkish lounge located at the entrance of building A , on a case-by-case basis. The Building pass office is only open in the mornings (10 -12am). All retirees should make

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FFOA
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:39:22 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the Newsbrief 117 and the Election/2023-2025/01 & 02 Documents regarding the Election of the Executive Committee of the FFOA for the period 2023-2025.

Best regards,
FFOA Secretariat
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FFOA
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:31:40 +0000
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Dear Members,

FFOA has been informed that the Cigna local representative, Mr Joel Mulas, is now able to meet participants in FAO headquarters in an office on the 2nd floor of Building (B257) . This is very welcomed. FFOA has received permission from FAO Management for retirees to enter FAO for appointments with Cigna.

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Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:02:25 +0000
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Dear Members,
We inform you that there are still places available for this trip to Calabria. So, if you are interested, please contact asap Laura at: 3397720 747

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 27 May 2022 05:51:51 +0000
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Dear Members,

Attached please find a proposed visit to Calabria from 21 to 28 September. Laura, our agent, has informed us that the deadline for booking this trip is 6 June. This because hotels will not keep reservations beyond 6 June.

For further information please contact Laura Cell: 3397720 747

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

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FFOA
Wed, 25 May 2022 10:15:40 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find below and attached further details and a presentation of the show.

Best Regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

Executive Committee FFOA

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW_lrYZ-VNo
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FFOA
Mon, 23 May 2022 10:30:02 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please see the Programme below and attachment announcing a nice trip to Sicily from 24 to 27 June.

The trip is organized by the Agency Girandolando with whom we collaborate. Should you be interested and needing more information please contact Marinella (Cell: 328 2749 673)

Joan Smidt,

Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA

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FFOA
Fri, 6 May 2022 14:30:55 +0000
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Dear Members,

FFOA would like to suggest that you take note of the below request by Theresa Panuccio in relation to the ongoing elections to the UNFCU Board:

“I am reaching out to ask for your support and your vote in the UNFCU elections for the Board of Directors.

To date, I have served three terms (nine years) on the Board of Directors of the UNFCU, and in that time I have been appointed to serve also as Secretary of the Board (three years) and currently I serve as Vice Chairperson, an indication of my co-Directors trust and confidence. You

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Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:05:48 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are attaching the poster of the last concert of the season, with the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, by Maestro Camerini.

We inform you that, exceptionally, the concert will take place on SUNDAY 8 May at 17:00, as usual at Sala Baldini, Piazza di Campitelli 9, Rome.

Best regards,

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:44:55 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attach an announcement for a 2 day trip to Matera on 21 and 22 May.

For further information please contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or contact Marinella cell: 3282749673

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

FFOA Executive Committee
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FFOA
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:12:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith an interesting trip to Pompei proposed by girandolando2016@ Cel l: Marinella 3282749673.

Should you be interested please contact the above number for further information.

Kind regards

Joan Smidt,

FFOA Executive Committee
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FFOA
Tue, 5 Apr 2022 09:51:42 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached an interesting trip to CIPRO from 6 to 12 June. This trip has been organized by Laura at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. This organization is well known to many of you.

If you are interested, please contact Laura,( also by phone cell:3397720747) as soon as possible if you need further information.

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FFOA
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:05:00 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the Newsbrief 116 as well as the Provisional Report of the 51 General Assembly held on 27 October 2021 that should be approved by the next GA in October 2022.

Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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FFOA
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:45:06 +0000
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Dear Members,
Many of you will be hoping for increases in your pension payments, most after some hiaitus.

2. Below is a summary of information we know so far for 2022.

3. We shall start with the country where most of our members live.

ITALY
4. The change of Consumer Price index (CPI) to be applied to the local track of Italy will be 5.3% in the April 2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) update, which has been derived by comparing the December 2021 CPI against the last implemented CPI of December 2017.

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Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:11:12 +0000
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Dear Members,

Helen Cooper's show, Three Women and a Piano Tuner, directed by Michael Fitzpatrick, runs from 6 to 10 April.

Please find all the details in the attached presentations.

Kind Regards,

Joan Smidt,
Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA

The information and materials sent from time to time by the FFOA are purely informative. FFOA does not operate, control or endorse any information, products or services provided by third parties.
The FFOA does not accept liability for the relevance, accuracy or completeness of the information provided /or for the service or products offered by third parties. This

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Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:26:51 +0000
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Dear Members,

Palombieri Travel has now organized a very interesting trip called “Gran Tour to Scotland” from 19 June to 27 June.

The trip is well explained in the attachments to this note. Should you need further information please contact Mr Palombieri on cell:
Number 347 93 72291.

Also please note that airline bookings should be effected by the end of March and at least 16 people are needed to maintain the price quoted.

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FFOA
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:59:48 +0000
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Dear Members,

As many of you may have seen, some individuals have recently circulated a petition regarding Pension Fund investments.

FFOA believes that it is an unnecessary alarm.

The Investment Section is short a couple of staff, so they are farming out for a short time a small amount, all approved in accordance with proper procedures, which brought us an 11.1% return on investments last year.

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Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:32:11 +0000
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Dear Members,

In this concert, Maestro Camerini will make you listen to some Nocturnes by Chopin, 3 Intermezzi by Brahms op. 117 and, in closing, Rachmaninov's spectacular Preludes as per the attached poster.

Saturday 19 March at 4 pm, Sala Baldini as usual.

In compliance with health regulations due to Covid, please bring your green pass and mask with you.

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Tue, 8 Mar 2022 07:17:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

Interesting trip to Puglia from 14 to 18 April 2022 proposed by Laura who has finally decided to organize trips again.
Should you be interested please contact her as soon as possible since accommodation has to be organized.

Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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FFOA
Fri, 4 Mar 2022 12:26:01 +0000
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Dear Members,
Sorry again!! This is finally the correct message and attachment!!

Another trip organized by Agenzia Girandolando to San Gimignano on 27 March. Should you be interested please contact

[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or contact Marinella Cell: 3282749673.

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

Executive Committee FFOA
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Fri, 4 Mar 2022 12:18:54 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please ignore this message with which we have mistakenly sent you a trip to Pisa already announced with an email dated February 28th.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Best regards,
FFOA Secretariat
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FFOA
Fri, 4 Mar 2022 11:47:12 +0000
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Dear Members,

Another trip organized by Agenzia Girandolando to San Gimignano on 27 March. Should you be interested please contact

[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or contact Marinella Cell: 3282749673.

Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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Wed, 2 Mar 2022 08:16:19 +0000
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Dear Members,

This theater play "Vita da Principi" is taking place in Ariccia, near Rome, and has been organized by one of our members.

The dates are 26 and 27 March and 23 April. Reduced Price for FFOA Members and family (18 Euros instead of 20). Should you be interested please call Gino Cell: 345 830 2798 for further information.

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Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:21:08 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith a day trip to Amelia near Rome proposed by Agenzia Girandolando. If you are interested to visit this beautiful town please contact Marinella at Cell: 328 27 49 673 for further information.

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

Executive Committee FFOA
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FFOA
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:48:55 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith a trip to Pisa organized by the Agency Girandolando in Santa Marinella. Should you be interested please call Marinella on
Cell: 3282749673 for further information.

Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:48:53 +0000
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IFAD has informed FFOA that its staff and retirees are invited to the following ZOOM webinar:

Upcoming information session on BMIP/MMBP

Dear IFAD retiree,

IFAD HRD and Cigna are pleased to invite you to an information session on your medical insurance plan (BMIP/MMBP).

Please join us for a virtual session on Thursday, 24th February from 14:00 to 15:15 CET.

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Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:32:07 +0000
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Dear Members,
Maestro Camerini wants to inaugurate the new year with a concert entirely dedicated to Chopin as per the attached poster.

Saturday 19th February at 4 pm, as always in the Sala Baldini.

In compliance with health regulations due to Covid, you are kindly requested to bring your green pass and mask with you.

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Wed, 9 Feb 2022 11:51:24 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith an overall view of all the visits organized by the Agency Girandolando. Here again should you be interested call the Agency for further information and pick up points if the trip is out of Rome.

We hope you will take advantage of some of these trips.

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

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Mon, 7 Feb 2022 15:06:17 +0000
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Dear Members,

Another visit organized by Girandolando.

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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FFOA
Mon, 7 Feb 2022 14:44:27 +0000
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Dear Members,

Our Agency [log in to unmask] have now started to organize trips in Italy and outings in Rome.

Should you be interested call Marinella at 3282749673 (Marinella) to arrange to meet her group . and also, to establish the price since if you are in Rome you don’t need to come with her transportation.

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Sun, 6 Feb 2022 17:30:59 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find below updated information from FAO HQs, relating to Covid-19 vaccination campaign.

“The Organization continues to adapt and respond to the evolving situation with the Omicron variant.

Around 2 400 people are expected to have received their jabs. Numbers are predictably less as people have been successful in booking their vaccinations themselves instead of through the UN Italy endeavour.

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Sat, 5 Feb 2022 08:12:46 +0000
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Dear Members,
You will find all the details in the attached poster and presentation.

Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activity Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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FFOA
Fri, 4 Feb 2022 11:39:59 +0000
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Dear Members,

Some of you may be interested in this unusual trip to Sulmona and train trip on the historical transiberiana of Italy. Below you will find a description of this interesting week-end.

The dates are 19 and 20 February. For further information please contact Marinella at Girandolando Agency Cell. 328 274 96 73.

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Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:22:27 +0000
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Rome, 28 January 2022

Dear Members,

As we have entered a new year, we want to thank you for the support you have given to FFOA over the past year and wish to remind annual members that their membership will expire unless renewed.

During the past year, despite being seriously limited as a result of the COVID-19 regulations, your Association has been able to:

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Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:19:22 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are attaching the translation of the document sent to you in Italian on 11 January 2022 with the Information Note 01/2022.

Please note that in the meantime something may have changed or will change.

Best regards,
FFOA Secretariat
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Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:07:43 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the information, in various languages, provided by Cigna explaining how to request prior approval and direct payment for outpatient treatment.

Best regards,
FFOA Secretariat
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Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:51:13 +0000
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Dear Members,

Iade proposes a visit to the "Quartiere" Coppedè, Rome, on January 30, 2022.
If you are interested, contact Carmelo directly at the numbers indicated on the poster.

Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:37:34 +0000
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Dear Members,

Should any of you be interested in visiting “Capella Sistina” please contact Marinella at: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call at the numbers indicated in the poster

to inform her about your interest in this visit.

Kind regards

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:11:00 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the Table that indicate the restrictions according to whether one is not vaccinated or with a basic green pass (tampon) or fully vaccinated (super green pass) in different colour zones (white, yellow and orange).

Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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Mon, 3 Jan 2022 12:50:27 +0000
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Dear Members,

Iade proposes again a trip to Florence on January 16, 2022. If you are interested, please contact Carmelo directly at the number indicated in the poster below.

Best regards and Happy New Year,

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:48:14 +0000
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[cid:bbeba128-2204-4b87-b37e-652ae7977e87]

Dear FFOA Members,

Your Executive Committee Members and I wish You and your Families a Healthy and Happy Festive Season and a Happy New Year. We hope that 2022 will see a return to normalcy.

Keep safe and well.

Warm regards,

Edward Seidler

President, FFOA

P.S. The FFOA office will not be functioning from 23 December 2021 to 7 January 2022.

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Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:43:37 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the Newsbrief 115.
Enjoy the read.

Best regards,

Gabriella Sborchia
FFOA Secretariat
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Thu, 9 Dec 2021 18:54:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

Here are two beautiful visits to Rome proposed by IADE which will take place on 18 and 23 December 2021. If you are interested, contact Carmelo directly at the number printed on the posters.

Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Sun, 5 Dec 2021 17:07:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

Maestro Camerini will play Beethoven and Chopin on Saturday 11 December at 16:00, as usual at Sala Baldini.

All details are in the attached poster.

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 3 Dec 2021 16:02:47 +0000
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Dear Members,

FAO has informed the Association that Covid-19 booster vaccinations will be carried out through the UN program during the period 17 through 28 January 2022. The booster vaccination is open to all UN retirees in Italy irrespective of the agency they worked for and whether vaccinated through the UN or not. Also, individuals who received a non- European Medicine Agency (EMA) approved vaccine can be accommodated and the booster will trigger the release of the Green Pass.

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Sat, 27 Nov 2021 07:46:59 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached a Cigna document with important information on Health Care Cover and Procedures in the USA.

Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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Mon, 22 Nov 2021 07:32:41 +0000
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Dear Members,
A new proposal from Iade. A trip to Florence on 5 December 2021. If you are interested, please contact Carmelo directly at the number indicated on the poster below.

Best regards,

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:52:29 +0000
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Dear Members,

Here is a beautiful and interesting trip proposed by Carmelo, IADE. If you are interested, please contact Carmelo directly at the number indicated on the poster.

Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:06:28 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached a detailed trip to the North of Italy to visit “I Mercatini di Natale” prepared by the Agency Girandolando. See Programme below.

Should you wish to participate please contact the Agency for further information and pick up point in Rome.

Kind regards

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Group

Executive Committee FFOA

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Tue, 9 Nov 2021 11:01:51 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find all details on the "Oldest Profession" in the email below and attached presentations.

Kind Regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

Executive Committee FFOA

Wonderwall Entertainment

presents

The Oldest Profession

by Paula Vogel

directed by Michael Fitzpatrick

in English

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A cleverly compelling, witty and touching play!

Set in New York City as Ronald Reagan enters the White House, the plot revolves around five practitioners of the oldest profession

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Tue, 9 Nov 2021 07:59:17 +0000
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Dear Members,

It is a pleasure to note that it seems that we are getting back to normal and can start to travel again. In this connection, please see the attached information regarding a tour to the north of Spain from 26 March to 3 April.

This trip has been organized by Travel Agency Sandro Palombieri with whom we have collaborated before. If you are interested, please contact Sandro directly.

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Tue, 9 Nov 2021 07:33:44 +0000
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Dear Members,
Maestro Camerini resumes his concerts starting from November 13th as usual in Piazza di Campitelli 9, at 16:00.

The concert, dedicated to Chopin, as per the attached poster, will take place in compliance with the rules relating to Covid 19, therefore, have a Green Pass and a mask.

Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 4 Nov 2021 08:17:04 +0000
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Dear Members,
We are pleased to inform you that links are available to access the Proceedings of the 2021 General Assembly. Contrary to last year, FFOA could not obtain a web streaming channel to view/replay video of the GA. Nevertheless, we have used one of the ICloud services (Dropbox) on the web to host our content; you will be able to view/listen to the Proceedings, but you first need to DOWNLOAD those files by using the URL links listed here below:

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Wed, 3 Nov 2021 10:58:20 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the programme for November and December prepared by Agency Girandolando.

Should you be interested in any of these outings please call the Agency and speak to Marinella to obtain further formation.

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Wed, 3 Nov 2021 07:25:34 +0000
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Dear Members,

FFOA has enquired with FAO management on facilitating access of retirees to FAO Headquarters. FAO has informed us that the procedure to access the ground floor of FAO Hqs as of 1 November is for retirees to send their requests for entry to the following email address: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

The ground floor of FAO’s HQ premises has been designated a “free circulation zone” . External visitors who are not Permanent Representatives (including retirees and FAO dependents) are authorized to access the “free circulation zone” upon specific authorization from the CSLS Security Services Chief. All retirees will have to show

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Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:23:57 +0000
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Dear Members,
If you are interested in the concert, you will find the information in the attached poster.

Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:59:11 +0000
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Dear Members,
We hereby invite you to visit the LUCE.VITA.NATURA exhibition of our member, Chryssis Vici and two other painters which will be held on 29 and 30 October on the occasion of Rome Art Week 2021 at Spazio Culturale APS 44, in Via Simeto 44, 46, 48 (Via Po area). Free Entrance
Best regards,

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Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:11:09 +0000
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[cid:image001.png@01D7C51A.0B2366D0]Invitation to the 2021 FFOA Annual General Assembly on “virtual modality”

(date: 27 October 2021 – 14:00 sharp (Rome time)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://fao.zoom.us/j/95204010601

Meeting ID: 952 0401 0601

Password: 88176641

OR

Join by Skype for Business: https://fao.zoom.us/skype/95204010601

If you use the ZOOM platform for the first time, you should first download/install ZOOM Client software, by following the instructions on the attached Zoom Meeting Quick Start Guide. When you join the Zoom Meeting, your microphone is automatically muted. We will not probably have sufficient time for a Q&A session but you can request to intervene by clicking on the Zoom

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Fri, 8 Oct 2021 19:08:21 +0000
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Dear Members,

Many of you may have known Margaret Lindsey who worked for FAO for many years. Margaret passed away in Rome at the end of 2019.

The Cimitero Acattolico, where Margaret performed voluntary service, has very kindly decided to organize a Memorial Service for her on 18 October at 11 a.m.

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Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:50:36 +0000
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Dear Members,

Some of you may want to attend this comedy in English. “Calendar Ladies”, by Arts English from 1st to 3rd October (Show times: Friday 20.30, Saturday and Sunday 17.30). The play takes place in Rome at Teatro degli Eroi. Please see below some background information on the play and booking arrangements.
Best regards,

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Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:45:22 +0000
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Dear Members,

Our annual General Assembly meeting is now confirmed for Wednesday, 27 October from 14:00 to 17:00 hours, to be held virtually using Zoom. Please consider this message your invitation to attend. One week before the GA, members having an email address will receive a reminder with the specifications to join the ZOOM session as well as the Meeting Quick Start Guide.

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Sat, 25 Sep 2021 16:45:11 +0000
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Dear Members,

FFOA has been informed by FAO Social Security of the following event that has been organised for FAO staff and retirees for those insured under the BMIP and MMBP Health Insurance policies; since IFAD has a similar Plan this presentation will be useful for IFAD retirees.
Cigna Presentation to FAO staff and retirees
Attention all BMIP/MMBP and MICS participants – want to know more about your health plan with Cigna?

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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 06:48:55 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please see below a trip to Siena proposed by Paola Scacciavillani on 6 October.

Should you be interested please contact Paola directly via e-mail as follows: [log in to unmask]

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee

A Siena per per ammirare il pavimento e i tetti del Duomo

.Mercoledì 6 ottobre

Approfitteremo di uno degli ultimissimi giorni in cui a Siena sarà possibile ammirare la straordinaria bellezza del pavimento del Duomo.

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Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:43:26 +0000
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Dear Members,

Some of you may want to attend this comedy in English. “ Curtain Up” from 25 September though 3 October. The play takes place in Rome at Teatro Le Salette. Please see below booking arrangements for this performance.

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee

The Rome Savoyards & Plays in Rome present

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Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:12:26 +0000
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Dear Members,
This is to inform you that there are still a few places available for the
trip to Sicily announced by Laura for the period 2-11 October
.
Kind regards,

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group,
FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:20:30 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached a programme for the month of October prepared by the Agency Girandolando.

Should you be interested please contact Marinella on Cell: 3395209422 or 3282749673 or by e-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee

The information and materials sent from time to time by the FFOA are purely informative. FFOA does not operate, control or endorse any information, products or services provided by third parties.

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Thu, 9 Sep 2021 19:06:24 +0000
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Dear Members,
FFOA has received from Alessia Bartolucci, HR IFAD, the message below, asking to share this with you.

Dear FFOA colleagues,
This is to inform you that in line with the contract provisions, a client satisfaction survey for Cigna services will be launched for IFAD staff and retirees on 27 September 2021. The survey will be open for 2 weeks.

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Mon, 2 Aug 2021 10:24:59 +0000
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Dear Members,
A member has successfully downloaded the Green Pass at the following link:

https://www.dgc.gov.it/spa/public/home

1. click on this link
2. click on the link utente non iscritto al SSN vaccinator in Italia
3. enter your codice fiscale and the date of your second vaccination
4. click again and your green card appears in a few seconds !

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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:09:57 +0000
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Dear Members,

People are getting increasingly frustrated at the delay in receiving their AUTHCODE from the Ministry of Health to access and download the Green Pass which will be required in many cases in Italy from 6th August and for travel in the EU and Schengen countries without prior testing.

FFOA has received the following information from the Designated UN Official in Italy (FAO) ret the issuance of the green pass without an AUTHCODE for those vaccinated under the UN Programme in Italy including retirees who were registered by FFOA.

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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:09:59 +0000
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Dear Members,
This is to inform you that there is still a double room available should anyone still be interested.
Kind regards,

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group,
FFOA Executive Committee
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Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:41:14 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please see below the notice from Palomba Travel informing us that the tour to Georgia has been postponed. I am copying the note received from Palomba Travel.

In the meantime, we hope that you might want to take advantage of the proposals we have announced for trips in Italy.

Kind regards

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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:35:10 +0000
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SUMMER VACATION IN ITALY

Dear Members,

Please find enclosed another trip to Isole Eolie from 21 to 28 September proposed by [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Should you be interested please contact Marinella at the tel. number indicated on the announcement for further information.

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:25:27 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached a trip to Pozzuoli e Isola di Procida proposed by [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

The trip is acheduled for 28 and 29 August.

Please contact Marinella at the number indicated on the announcement.

Best regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:13:57 +0000
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Dear Members,
This message is to inform you that the technical problems related to our +39 0657056016 number have been resolved, so the number is working properly.

Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:22:19 +0000
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Dear Members,

This is to inform that the Certificate of Entitlement can be transmitted to the Pension Fund as follows:

FAO: a box is placed inside the area of the Reception Desk, next to the Building Pass delivery area on Tuesday and Thursday morning from 07:30 to 11:00

IFAD: you can drop the Certificate at the IFAD Reception to the attention of Maurizio Georgieff or to the Mail Room, from Monday to Friday working hours. It will be dispatched to the Pension Fund every 10/15 days.

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Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:29:55 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith the summer programme submitted by [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Should you wish to avail yourself of some of these trips please contact Marinella, cell. at the bottom of the announcement.

This agency, with whom we collaborate, is situated in Santa Marinella, north of Rome, but they are willing to establish pick up points in Rome if you wish to adhere to some of these trips.

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Sat, 10 Jul 2021 07:03:24 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the Newsletter 114.
Have a good summer.
Best regards,
FFOA Secretariat
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Thu, 8 Jul 2021 10:17:17 +0000
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Dear Members,
This message is to inform you that, due to technical problems, our number 0657056016 is not working properly.
Therefore, please contact us only by email and as soon as the problem is resolved we will notify you.
Thnk you.
Best regards,
FFOA Secetariat
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Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:30:07 +0000
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Dear Members,
the UGSS Executive Committee asked us to send you the message below.

Best regards,
FFOA Secretariat

From: UGSS
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:20 PM

Dear colleagues,

Please find attached English translation of correspondence you have received or will receive from America Express. Please contact AmerIcan Express directly for any queries.

Thank you and kind regards,

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Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:56:08 +0000
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Dear Members,
Further to our last two Information Notes on accessing the Covid Green Pass/Certificate on various websites, we would like to inform members of the following way to download the certificate if you only have a Codice Fiscale:

i) From15th June, the green pass is supposedly available to download in Italy with an AUTH code sent by email or SMS to you after your 2nd vaccination. However, this Auth code is first being sent to those who have completed their 2nd vaccination as of 18th June within 3-4 days. Those who completed their vaccinations earlier will receive their code

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Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:19:53 +0000
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Dear Members,

Further to Information Note 17/21, FFOA has been informed by FAO of the following and has requested FFOA to inform members :

The Italian government has signed the new decree governing the so-called Certificazione Verde or Green Pass. The decree stipulates the modalities for issuing Green Passes, which will facilitate participation in public events (including conferences, sporting events, trade shows, weddings, baptisms, and communions), access to nursing homes, movement between regions throughout Italy (should there be any Orange or Red Zones), and movement inside the European Union. The Green Pass is to be fully implemented for use within

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Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:45:31 +0000
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Dear Members,

As usual Infoacanto is proposing 3 days at Isola di Ponza with boat trips to Palmarola and Zannone islands.

The trips are scheduled in July and September.

After this long period of not being able to do much, we hope that some of you will have the pleasure in taking advantage of a trip to the beautiful island of Ponza close to Rome.

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Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:13:12 +0000
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Dear Members,
Further to our last Information Note, FFOA has been monitoring the situation/ problems people have experienced in obtaining the Green Certificate/Pass after being vaccinated. Following the DCPM signed on 17th June by the Prime Minister, we can provide the following latest information:

Green pass: Italy launches Covid-19 digital health certificate

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Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:19:45 +0000
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Dear Members,

This trip to Sicily has been confirmed and will take place as scheduled. Laura has informed that there is still a double room available should any of you be interested.

I wish you all a nice trip.

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Wed, 9 Jun 2021 16:42:08 +0000
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Dear Members,
Since most members have started to receive their first vaccination dose and many also their second, the issue of obtaining the official vaccination Certificate with a QR code has become a problem for many who have no Tessera Sanitaria and SPID and therefore cannot access the Fascicolo Sanitario Elettronico where apparently the vaccination record has been placed. We have raised this problem with FAO and the RBAs and have sought their intervention with the local authorities to ascertain what mechanism could be put in place to resolve this problem. As soon as we have some information on this

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Fri, 4 Jun 2021 17:17:49 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached information provided by the Pension Fund concerning Communication Channel with the UNJSPF .

Best regards,
FFOA Secretariat
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Fri, 28 May 2021 10:47:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith please find a Programme of a Tour to Sicily scheduled for 2 to 11 October.

The tour is organized by Laura Maioli Cell: 3397720747 who is one of the persons with whom we collaborate.

Please contact her directly bearing in mind the urgency of booking since many hotels have started to take bookings for the summer and also autumn after this long period of rest.

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Thu, 27 May 2021 10:58:14 +0000
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Dear Members,

Further to Information Note 12/2021 (below) please be informed that as of 25 May 2021 UN retirees resident in the Lazio Region can access the Covid vaccination on-line booking system without being enrolled in the national health system and thus not possessing a Tessera Sanitaria. The Lazio booking system now permits UN retirees to book their vaccination appointments also on-line by using their Codice Fiscale.

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Mon, 17 May 2021 23:03:55 +0000
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Dear Members,
Further to our Information Note 14/2021, FFOA has now been informed by FAO as the Designated Official for the UN Agencies in Italy, that there is a further possibility for UN retirees to register for the final round of Covid-19 Vaccinations under the UN/Italy vaccination Programme.

Vaccinations will be at the Cecchignola Military Compound in Rome and are envisaged to be given next week.

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Tue, 11 May 2021 20:05:37 +0000
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Dear Members,
There is good news for those retirees who have registered to receive a Covid-19 Vaccination as per FFOA Information Note 13/2021.Things have been moving very quickly with the host government concerning vaccination rollout to UN personnel and retirees in Italy.

We are informed by the UN Crisis Management Team (CMT) that Phase 3 of the vaccination campaign will start THIS Thursday, 13 May and will continue over the next ten days.

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Mon, 10 May 2021 08:17:49 +0000
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Dear Members,

Some of you may want to travel after this long period of lockdown. We are therefore forwarding a trip to Georgia from 31 August to 13 September proposed by Palombatravel. An Agency with whom we have already had a chance to collaborate.

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activity Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Tue, 4 May 2021 15:43:03 +0000
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Dear Members,

THIS EMAIL CONCERNS THOSE UN RETIREES (and dependents) WHO HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REGISTER FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINATION WITH THEIR LOCAL HEALTH BODIES through not having a Tessera Sanitaria and/or a Codice Fiscale

I am contacting you at the request of the Office of the designated official for Italy representing all UN entities in Italy. The national authorities have requested information to be provided to allow persons to be registered with their local ASL to be included in the national vaccination campaign. By providing the requested information these persons who are not yet registered with the local ASL

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Tue, 4 May 2021 13:59:01 +0000
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Dear Members,

We hope this finds you well. Covid-19 continues to impact our lives and our ability to travel. Continued and enhanced restrictions on travelling to Italy have just been announced (29 April).

The following measures are in effect from 29 April - 15 May 2021:

* All travelers - Testing prior to travel to Italy: All persons entering Italy must present negative COVID-19 test results from the 48 hours prior to entering Italy.
* Travelers from India, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka: Persons who have been in or traveled through these countries in the previous 14 days may not enter

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Mon, 3 May 2021 08:55:21 +0000
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Dear Members,
Further to our previous Information Notes on Covid vaccinations for UN retirees in Italy, we now attach the latest Covid Ordinance ( 7/21) issued by General Figliuolo on 24th April which indicates that UN retirees and dependents resident in Italy can access the Covid vaccination booking system without being enrolled in the national health scheme and thus not possessing a Tessera Sanitaria. The UN Crisis Management Team was able to negotiate this improved access for UN staff and retirees after exhaustive discussions with the Government taking into consideration the arguments presented by FFOA based on member feedback.

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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:15:22 +0000
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Dear Members,
We hope that you are all well. FAO has issued the following information regarding the the change/ loosening of Covid restrictions in Italy as of Monday 26th April:

The host government has issued a new legislative decree on 22 April, which provides a roadmap for reopening activities in Italy. It is in effect from Monday, 26 April until 31 July 2021.

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Fri, 9 Apr 2021 09:45:08 +0000
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Dear Members,
I refer to our various Information Notes re Vaccination of UN retirees against Covid-19. This note will inform you of the latest news we have on this matter:

FAO as the designated Agency in Italy has received the lists ( from FFOA, IFAD and WFP) and is presently in discussions with the Ministry of Health to identify the most practical way for these retirees to get vaccinated under the national vaccination programme without a Tessera Sanitaria. UN retirees are not considered as part of the UN cohort by the Ministry of Health but as persons who should be

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Tue, 6 Apr 2021 08:29:26 +0000
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Dear Members,
We are pleased to attach the above-mentioned Newsbrief 113 and the 50th GA Report.
Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:47:19 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are pleased to announce that, upon our request, the FAO Security Service has agreed to extend the hours for delivery of mail to the FAO until 11 a.m.

The hours are now Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Regards,

Joan Smidt

FFOA Executive Committee
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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:20:26 +0000
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Dear Members,

I refer to FFOA Information Note 6/2021 – Covid 19 Vaccination update informing members on the latest developments on Covid 19 vaccinations for UN retirees and inviting those who have not been able to join the National Health System (ASL) and thus without a Tessera Sanitaria (TS), that they could register their interest for inclusion on the FAO/UN list for Covid Vaccination. Some members have already registered their interest in inclusion.

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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:41:47 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please be informed that, according to the latest classification into different color zones, the Lazio region will be a Red Zone as of Monday 15 March 2021.
This decision has been taken based on the latest decree issued by the host government (attached), which will be in effect from Monday, 15 March - 6 April 2021.

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Tue, 9 Mar 2021 00:58:02 +0000
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Dear Members,
Following our last communications on the Covid 19 vaccination situation in Italy, many members have reported being unable to enrol in the National health system (ASL) and have contacted FFOA seeking advice on how they can be included in a Covid 19 vaccination programme for Italy-based UN staff and retirees.
For several months FFOA has been in discussions with FAO, WFP and IFAD on the need to ensure that UN retirees, who have experienced great difficulties in enrolling in the National health system and thus do not have a Tessera Sanitaria -TS- (as advised by FAO), be vaccinated

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Mon, 1 Mar 2021 09:06:31 +0000
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Dear Members,

We have decided to propose this walk and boat trip in Rome for the time being. I hope you will avail yourself of this outing after such a long time.

This outing is organized by Agenzia Noi Girandolando

7 MARCH
PASSEGGIATA ROMANA AL GHETTO EBRAICO E GIRO IN BATTELLO SUL TEVERE

9.45 Meeting point: Largo di Torre Argentina

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Mon, 8 Feb 2021 11:45:12 +0000
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Dear Members,

A number of members have enquired about the possibility of receiving the Covid-19 vaccination in Italy. FFOA has been in discussions with FAO, WFP and IFAD on this matter. FAO has been designated by the UN Secretary General as the responsible Agency to liaise with the Government of Italy to ensure vaccination of UN staff, dependents and retirees following the Government’s priority programme for vaccinating its population.

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Thu, 4 Feb 2021 07:06:32 +0000
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Dear Members,
We have been informed by FAO Social Security that Cigna (the new insurance company that has taken over from Allianz as of January 2021) is collecting the premiums for the Group Life and Disability Insurance (GLADI) After Service Coverage.

An email including the premiums for the first semester 2021 was sent by Cigna in the last week of December 2020 to all Plan members and on 28 January 2021, a follow up email was sent to participants who had not paid their premiums yet.

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Mon, 1 Feb 2021 11:21:55 +0000
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Dear Members,

The Clinica "Poliambulatorio Leonardi" has brought the following to the attention of FFOA:

The Clinics "Poliambulatorio Leonardo" is the only one authorised and licensed in Lazio (n. G09823) to provide X-ray and ultrasound services directly to persons at home.

Since 2006, it is able to provide home diagnostic imaging services in the Rome area performing immediate X-ray and ultrasound examinations with the latest generation equipment.
Their team of expert medical specialists are capable of processing high-resolution radiological images necessary to allow accurate diagnosis.

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Mon, 1 Feb 2021 11:05:59 +0000
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Dear Members,

We hope you are keeping well.
Some members have reported to FFOA that their January benefit payment from the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund was deposited in their bank minus 'foreign transfer fees'. The charging of bank fees for the receipt of our pensions is regrettable and is something new. Some banks are not charging clients the foreign transfer fees but others are.

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Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:37:27 +0000
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Dear Members,

We have received the following attachment from FAFICS which is a letter from the UN Pension Fund related to the recent introduction by the Fund of a new electronic system for participants to receive and certify their annual Certificates of Entitlement. The Fund indicates (paragraph 10) that this initiative is not compulsory, and members will continue to receive the paper Certificates of Entitlement if they do not or cannot access the electronic certification system.

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Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:29:20 +0000
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[cid:c4b77423-91fc-4cb8-9725-e00e18fc00b0]

Rome, 19 January 2021

Dear Members,

As we enter a new year, we want to thank you for the support you have given to FFOA over the past year and wish to remind annual members that their membership will expire unless renewed.

During the past year, despite being seriously limited as a result of the COVID-19 regulations, your Association has been able to:

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Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:14:17 +0000
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Dear Members,
A New Year has started and it is, regrettably, much the same as the year that we have just left behind; however, there is ‘ light at the end of the tunnel’ and we hope we will gradually be able to get back to a near normalcy.

Many members have called or written to FFOA to enquire whether and how they may access the Covid-19 vaccination programme being undertaken by the Government of Italy, especially since many are outside the National Health system.. FFOA has been in discussions with FAO since November requesting FAO to include UN retirees

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Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:08:22 +0000
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Dear Members,

We have been informed by FAO that:

While FAO headquarters is closed (from 25 December 2020 until 3 January 2021), the rapid antigen swab testing for COVID-19 will be available directly at the Salvator Mundi International Hospital (Via delle Mura Gianicolense, 67, 00152 Rome), without advance booking, on the days and time specified below:

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Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:06:13 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the Information Note that includes the full text of the Christmas Decree published in the "Gazzetta Ufficiale" with the self-certification form.

Best regards,
FFOA
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Sat, 19 Dec 2020 11:24:58 +0000
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[cid:image001.png@01D6D601.2D09B2D0]<https://youtu.be/c0Z8dbCNlCU>

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO WATCH VIDEO GREETINGS FROM THE FFOA EXCOM

Dear FFOA Members,

Your Executive Committee Members and I wish You and your Families a Healthy and Happy Festive Season and a Happy New Year. We hope that 2021 will see a return to normalcy.

Keep safe and well.

Warm regards,

Edward Seidler

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Sat, 19 Dec 2020 08:17:25 +0000
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CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO WATCH VIDEO GREETINGS FROM THE FFOA EXCOM

Dear FFOA Members,

Your Executive Committee Members and I wish You and your Families a Healthy and Happy Festive Season and a Happy New Year. We hope that 2021 will see a return to normalcy.

Keep safe and well.

Warm regards,

Edward Seidler

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Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:58:16 +0000
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Dear Members,
WFP will offer Covid-19 testing at WFP headquarters via Carlo Veneziani 38 right next to the entrance turnstiles - to the left of the main security entrance. Access is by foot only.

Testing will be carried out Tuesday and Thursday from 15.00 to 18.00 hours.

We attach the instructions given to us by WFP:

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Wed, 9 Dec 2020 08:37:17 +0000
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Official documents can now be submitted to the Fund electronically through UNJSPF Member Self-Service

It is now possible for UNJSPF participants and beneficiaries to submit their official documents to the Fund electronically, including Payment Instructions or the barcoded annual Certificate of Entitlement (CE), via their UNJSPF Member Self-Service (MSS)<https://www.unjspf.org/member-self-service/>.

Recognizing the difficulties and stress COVID-19 related disruptions to established mailing channels (i.e. postal mail, special courier, and pouch) have caused, especially to beneficiaries and retirees worldwide, the Fund has made every effort over the past few months to accelerate innovation and offer its clients a secure new channel of electronic

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Tue, 8 Dec 2020 19:48:16 +0000
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A number of FFOA members with British nationality have recently requested information from the FFOA office regarding the issue of 'Permesso di Soggiorno' in Italy after the UK has ended its Brexit transition period at the end of December 2020.

If you are a UK national living in Italy by the end of the year your lifelong rights will be protected under the Withdrawal Agreement for as long as you remain a resident in Italy. However:

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Sat, 5 Dec 2020 09:00:57 +0000
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Dear Members,

WFP has informed us that the below Cigna webinar is open to all USA-based members of the Rome based Agencies ( WFP, FAO and IFAD).

The platform used is Microsoft Team, but participants do not need to download this software.
They can simply click on the link in the light blue button in Cigna’s below email, and they can choose to be connected to the meeting with their regular internet browser (exactly like Zoom I believe).

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Sat, 5 Dec 2020 08:59:37 +0000
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Important information related to prescriptions in USA
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Important information related to prescriptions in USA
From 1st January 2021, Cigna will move to its proprietary Express Scripts claim processing platform for pharmacy expenses in the USA. There are no changes to the pharmacy network.

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Sun, 29 Nov 2020 09:05:39 +0000
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Dear Members,
Further to Newsflash 66, this is to inform you that FAO Senior Management has now decided that the rapid antigen swab testing for COVID-19, available on headquarters premises in a drive-through modality, will be extended to accommodate retirees from all the Rome-based-Agencies and their immediate families, as of Thursday, 3 December.

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Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:11:54 +0000
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Dear Members,
Our previous information note on Banca Intesa services was misleading and we are below re-issuing the information:

We would like to inform that the persons that have been moved from the Intesa/FAO Branch to other Agencies, are not the bank tellers that we used to see sitting at the cash-desks and in charge of the various operations like deposits, withdrawals, payments, transfers etc. The staff that have been moved are the so called “gestori” or financial advisers, who used to assist us in dealing with our investments, administered funds, etc.

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Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:21:13 +0000
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Dear Members,

Further to Newsflash 66 re Covid-19 testing at FAO we can now announce that a similar testing arrangement has been established at IFAD ( Parking Lot A) as of 11th November. This facility will be open to IFAD retirees.

The testing facility will be managed by staff from Campus Biomedico University Hospital and will offer two types of tests - the quantitative antigen - based test (instead of the qualitative test) and the standard RT-PCR test if needed. In case you need RT- PCR confirmation, staff are able to take a second swab sample to do the RT-

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Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:26:28 +0000
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Dear Members,
Further to the message issued this morning (below) , we have been informed that an erroneous email address was given.
The correct email address is: smih­[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Therefore if you have already submitted your requests you have to resend them as soon as possible to book appointments to: smih­[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Also please note that there is an underscore sign: smih_screening ……
Phone calls are not accepted.
Best regards,
FFOA Secreariat
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Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:02:32 +0000
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Dear Members,
FAO has informed us of the following:
Drive-through COVID-19 testing at FAO headquarters
The Organization is pleased to inform you that rapid antigen swab testing for covid-19 will be available on headquarters premises in a drive-through modality from Thursday, 19 November.
This is a provisional pilot in agreement with competent health practitioners in Rome.
Testing will be carried out every Tuesday and Thursday from 11.30 to 13.00 by a nurse and a laboratory technician from the external practitioner in the designated drive-through area on headquarters premises. Every precaution is being taken to ensure the safety of this modality

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Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:20:07 +0000
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Dear Members,
Many members have had difficulty in getting flu vaccine this year outside the national health system. Pharmacies have received very limited supplies and have prioritized national health prescriptions and not private prescriptions. The good news is that Regione Lazio has announced that it will distribute a further 1.4 million doses as of 9th November so availability to purchase the flu vaccine through private pharmacies should be improved.

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Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:52:54 +0000
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Dear Members,

The FFOA Treasurer, Gianni Monciotti, has recently had a meeting with the Manager of Banca Intesa in FAO to explore ways for FFOA retirees to gain better access to Intesa services by arranging face to face contacts with Intesa staff. We are informed that account holders can make appointments to see Intesa bank staff ( ex FAO) at one of five Intesa Branches that are convenient to them:

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Tue, 3 Nov 2020 21:46:36 +0000
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Dear Members,
Due to the high number of accesses, we have added the following Password:
FFOA2020+
Best regards.
The FFOA
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Sun, 1 Nov 2020 12:45:41 +0000
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Dear Members,

We hope you are all keeping safe and well and complying with all the Covid safety measures. Last Wednesday (28th October) we had our 50th Anniversary General Assembly on a virtual basis, using Zoom technology. For those of you that might have missed the proceedings or would like to relive the event you can see the webcast on the FFOA website: www.ffoa-web.org<http://www.ffoa-web.org>

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Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:59:12 +0000
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[cid:5b4325e2-a002-4c6a-9576-cc4a74740749]

Invitation to the 2020 FFOA Annual General Assembly on “virtual modality”

(Date: Wednesday 28 October 2020 – Start: 9:30 am sharp / End: 13:00, Rome time)

Join Zoom Meeting

Link: https://fao.zoom.us/j/94680469495

Meeting ID: 946 8046 9495

Password: 481339

OR

Join by Skype for Business

https://fao.zoom.us/skype/94680469495

* If you use the Zoom Platform for the first time, you should first download/install ZOOM Client software, by following the instructions on the attached Zoom Meeting Quick Start Guide. Please note that your microphone is automatically muted; if you wish to talk, you can request permission by clicking on the “raise hand” button

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Sat, 17 Oct 2020 18:30:21 +0000
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Dear Members,

It seems that our members are not interested in travelling at this particular moment which is understandable.

In view of the above we have decided to propose the attached visits taking place in Rome which we hope you may wish to enjoy. The visits are organized by Carmelo Iaizzo, Melotours, Tel. 328 3962671, e-mail: [log in to unmask]

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Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:55:34 +0000
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​Dear Members,
FAO celebrates its 75th Anniversary and 2020 World Food Day (Grow, Nourish, Sustain Together) on Friday 16th October 2020. The event can be viewed on webcast by clicking on the following link: http://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/5363/icode/<http://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/5363/icode/>

The event starts at 2 p.m. Rome time when the Director-General Qu Dongyu will be joined by Ambassadors and heads of the Rome-based UN Agencies and His Holiness Pope Francis, the President of the Republic of Italy and the UN Secretary-General. Session 1 will focus on
“Our actions are our future”.

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Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:21:51 +0000
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Dear Members,
As announced by our President, Edward Seidler, in the previous message, please find attached the brochure on Fifty Years of History of FFOA.

Best regards,
The FFOA Secretariat
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Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:40:04 +0000
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[cid:30ec4c42-3314-47ce-afe4-fdd9099c4203]
Dear Members,

As previously announced, our annual General Assembly meeting is now confirmed for Wednesday, 28 October from 9.30 to 13.00 hours, to be held virtually using Zoom. Please consider this message your invitation to attend. One week before the GA, members having an email address will receive a reminder with the specifications to join the ZOOM session.

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Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:46:22 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find below Paola’s proposal for day trip to Siena 3 October and 17 October to Napoli (Teatro San Carlo).

Paola has furnished the information below regarding the bus ride:

“Sul Pullman saremo distanziati un sedile si ed uno no. Già alla prenotazione stabiliremo i posti. Suggerisco di utilizare mascherine nuove ad ogni tratto ossia, una all'andata, una al ritorno ed una usa e getta da usare solo durante il percorso nel Duomo”.

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Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:57:16 +0000
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Dear Members,

All Rome based Agencies are adopting a cautious and prudent approach to granting access to Hqs in line with advice from WHO and the Italian Government. There continues to be uncertainty on Covid-19 case increases and the impending reopening of schools may adversely affect the epidemiological situation in Rome, despite the safety measures being implemented. Plans to grant enhanced access to staff have been further delayed until at least the end of September and are likely to be postponed further.

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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:06:55 +0000
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Dear Members,
We hope you are keeping well and have been able to have some form of relaxing holiday always maintaining social distancing. Access to FAO remains restricted to named staff only and is likely remain so until 15th September which is when its Phase 4 is expected to begin.

The UN Credit Union has asked FFOA to inform Members of the following:

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Wed, 5 Aug 2020 18:34:52 +0000
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Dear Members,

Good reading.

Best regards. The FFOA Secretariat
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Mon, 3 Aug 2020 17:18:28 +0000
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This email to inform the FAO, WFP, IFAD and ICCROM Retirement Community that Aurelio Marcucci, FFOA Vice President, FAFICS Vice President and a leading member of the UN Pension Fund died yesterday 2 August 2020.
The funeral will take place tomorrow, 4 August in the Church Santi Protomartiri Romani, Via Angelo Di Pietro 50 (Quartiere Aurelio) at 11:00 o'clock.

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Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:21:01 +0000
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Dear Members,

Our Pharmacies in Rome will remain open during the month of August.
Same Schedules

1. Santa Sabina, Viale Aventino 78, Tel. 065743623
2. Martino, Via Giulio Aristide Sartorio 34, Tel. 065126207
3. VIII Colle, Via Paolo di Dono 35-39 , Tel. 065030678

Same conditions: 15% discount (Santa Sabina and Martino) and 11% (VIII Colle)

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Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:15:24 +0000
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Dear Members,
We hope that you are well and coping with the current very hot spell if you are in Italy. Many of you will already be on vacation and for those still to go, we wish you a safe, restful and healthy holiday.
As already indicated in other Flashes, the FFOA will not be functioning in August, except that emails will still be monitored.

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Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:26:53 +0000
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Dear Members,

Attached are the details of the outing for 15 August for you to consider. Please call the Agency (Marinella Cell:3282749673) if you are interested in order to arrange for a pick up point in Rome.

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 24 Jul 2020 19:26:52 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith attached are the details about a 3 days tour to Umbria proposed by Marinella Cell: 3282749673. Please contact her should you be interested.

Kind regards.

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:17:19 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith a programme for the summer prepared by the Agency [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for your attention.

We hope that you will be able to avail yourself of some of the trips proposed.

Should you be interested please contact Marinella Cell: 3282749673 and speak to her directly to obtain further information.

Kind regards.

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

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Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:34:54 +0000
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Dear FFOA Members,

This is to inform you that IFAD has created a dedicated box (#10) at the main entrance where retirees can drop-off their Certificate of Entitlement (CoE). Alternatively, retirees may request to enter the building for a short visit by sending a request one day in advance to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and leave their Certificates of Entitlement with Maurizio Georgieff in the mailroom. Maurizio Georgieff will be present in the building on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. The IFAD mailroom will be transmitting them to the UNJSPF by DHL.

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Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:46:41 +0000
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Dear Members,
We hope you are all well and keeping safe. We have been informed today that:

Cigna will continue to waive the patient share on covid-19 medically necessary inpatient and outpatient tests and treatment until 31st October 2020, Tests still require to be prescribed by a doctor.

We hope you and your families will all have a healthy and happy summer.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:54:26 +0000
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Dear FFOA Members,

This is to inform you that, starting from tomorrow, a collection tray will be available at the WFP security desk for ease of submission of the Certificates of Entitlement and any other social security related documents. As of 1 July, WFP Social Security office Staff come into the office once a week (on different days, no fixed day), but they are now able to receive original documents and provide original pension Certificates upon request.

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Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:58:42 +0000
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Dear Members,
We trust you are all doing well and that you and your loved ones are safe and well.

Following the FFOA webinar with Cigna on 12th June, a number of issues were raised requiring clarification and FFOA is presently taking up these issues with the RBA managements.

One issue we are seeking clarification on is the requirement by Cigna for pre- authorization for hospital visits AND Tests which could exceed $/ € 400 in Italy and in all other countries e.g. USA, Australia etc.

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Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:38:56 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith another boat trip proposed by Paola. Please note the dates and place of departure which can be organized according to your needs.

(see below).

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt

FFOA Executive Committee

WEEK END IN BARCA VELA

DA OSTIA A ISOLE PONZA PALMAROLA VENTOTENE

Fine settimana

dal 3 al 6 luglio oppure

dal 10 al 13 luglio in barca a vela

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Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:22:14 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith Paola’s proposal for boat trips to Ponza, Palmarola and Zannone. Please see below the many dates for this trip during the summer. We hope that many of you will be able to join this 3 day boat trip which is being organized every summer by Paola. Please contact her for booking and any further information you may need.

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Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:23:54 +0000
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Dear Members,

For those of you who like to have a day on a boat and maybe even fish, this is the right day-tour for you.

Sunday 21 June at 9.00 hours meet Paola (Scacciavillani, Infoacanto) at caffe Friend’s in front of entrance to Porto di Ostia.

Should you be interested please contact Paola at Cell: 339 546 7212 of write to her at the following e-mail address:

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Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:46:55 +0000
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Rome, 18 June 2020

Dear Members,

We are glad, that the complete lockdown, which was imposed on us as a result of the pandemic Covid-19, is over, although of course there are still a number of restrictions, with which we live since early March. Particularly we as pensioners, who belong to the group which is most at risk, should behave in a responsible way and follow the advice from the authorities to avoid being affected by the virus. The existence of the virus does not only have an influence on our personal life, but not surprisingly has a significant impact

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Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:12:50 +0000
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Dear Members,

Enclosed please find a day trip to Isola Bisentina and Lago di Bolsena.

Should you be interested please contact the Agency [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or by calling

Cell: 3282749673 and speak to Marinella.

Kind regards.

Joan Smidt

FFOA Executive Committee
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Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:03:30 +0000
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Dear Members,

Enclosed please find a day trip to il “Giardino dei Tarocchi” and Capalbio.

Should you be interested please contact the Agency [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or by calling

Cell: 3282749673 and speak to Marinella.

Kind regards.

Joan Smidt

FFOA Executive Committee
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FFOA
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:06:36 +0000
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Dear Members,

Following representation by FFOA to FAO management, FAO has agreed that whilst retirees ( and staff) are presently denied access to FAO Headquarters (similarly for WFP and IFAD Hqs) retirees will be able to utilise the internal mailboxes for posting their Cigna claims and Pension Fund Certificates of Entitlement (CoE). CoE’s are expected to be mailed to retiree beneficiaries at the end of June ( not end May as earlier announced).

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Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:30:01 +0000
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FFOA Zoom Flash No. 2 – Recording of the 1st FFOA Zoom Webinar (Giugno 2020)

“ Distant but Close"

Medical Insurance and Cigna

Dear Members,

FFOA successfully held a Zoom Webinar on Friday 12th June with some 100 virtual attendees. Cigna Staff ( Valeria Cara, Mike Roy and Solange Fichet) answered questions and provided explanations on various issues. Social Security staff from all Rome Agencies were also present in the Webinar to hear member views and concerns.

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Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:18:33 +0000
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[cid:84FF91E98C447C949623AA640B69A9DE5A459B3E@1] FFOA Zoom Flash No. 1 - Invitation to the 1st FFOA Zoom Webinar (June 2020)
“Distant but Close”
Medical Insurance and CIGNA

Speaker: Valeria Cara, CIGNA
Moderator: Ed Seidler, FFOA
Date: 12 June 2020 at 15:00 (Rome Time)
Webinar link: https://fao.zoom.us/j/91675869255
WebinarID: 916 7586 9255
Password: 378117

DISCLAIMER: Access to this webinar is password protected. We remind you that you are responsible for not sharing,
disclosing or otherwise divulging this access and its content to any third party without written consent of the FFOA.

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Tue, 9 Jun 2020 19:39:17 +0000
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PLEASE DISREGARD THE PREVIOUS MESSAGE ON THE SAME ISSUE. THANK YOU.

Dear Members,

Please find enclosed a proposed 3 day trip to Ponza and Palmarola during the month of July.

Should you be interested, please contact the Travel Agency “Girandolando” for further information.

Kind regards

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Tue, 9 Jun 2020 18:33:20 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find enclosed a proposed 3 day trip to Elba and Palmarola during the month of July.

Should you be interested, please contact the Travel Agency “Girandolando” for further information.

Kind regards

Joan Smidt

Social and Recreational Activities Group

FFOA Executive Committee
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Sat, 6 Jun 2020 05:21:42 +0000
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Dear Members,

After such a long time, being closed in our houses, probably trying to pass the time with all kinds of different activities, we finally propose a few day tours for the month of June as follows:

14 June Ninfa and Sermoneta
21 June Pompei
27 June La Scarzuola
Flyers attached.

These trips are proposed by the Agency Girandolando. We have been assured that the bus trip to these various places will be carried out according to the law in force by the Italian Government at the moment.

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Fri, 5 Jun 2020 08:46:16 +0000
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Dear Members,
Further to FLASH 57 which announced the Cigna/FAO Webinar on 28th May re Cigna Telehealth, we have now received the presentations from FAO Social Security and have pleasure to attach the 2 presentations explaining how to download the Ap and how to use Cigna Telehealth which is free and part of your BMIP policy.

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Thu, 4 Jun 2020 18:39:59 +0000
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PLEASE DISREGARD THE PREVIOUS MESSAGE ON THE SAME SUBJECT. THANK YOU
[Capture] FFOA Zoom Flash No. 1 - Invitation to the 1st FFOA Zoom Webinar (June 2020)
“Distant but Close”
Medical Insurance and CIGNA

Speaker: Valeria Cara, CIGNA
Moderator: Ed Seidler, FFOA
Date: 12 June 2010 at 15:00 (Rome Time)
Webinar link: https://fao.zoom.us/j/91675869255
WebinarID: 916 7586 9255
Password: 378117

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Thu, 4 Jun 2020 18:19:23 +0000
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[Capture] FFOA Zoom Flash No. 1 - Invitation to the 1st FFOA Zoom Webinar (June 2020)
“Distant but Close”
Medical Insurance and CIGNA

Speaker: Valeria Cara, CIGNA
Moderator: Ed Seidler, FFOA
Date: 12 June 2010 at 15:00 (Rome Time)
Webinar link: https://fao.zoom.us/j/91675869255
WebinarID: 916 7586 9255
Password: 378117

DISCLAIMER: ​Access to this webinar is password protected. We remind you that you are responsible for not sharing,

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Fri, 29 May 2020 10:24:33 +0000
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Dear Members,

With reference to the email sent last Thursday (21/5), we remind you of the next session appointment:

Date: Today, Friday 29/5 – At 18:00 (Roma time)

Link del Meeting: https://fao.zoom.us/j/91832243137

Password: 123456

Language: English

Once you enter the zoom meeting, please provide your FFOA Member Number.

DISCLAIMER **

Access to this virtual meeting is password protected. We remind you that you are responsible for not sharing, disclosing or otherwise divulging this access and its content to any third party without written consent of the FFOA.

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Wed, 27 May 2020 17:16:44 +0000
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Dear Members,

With reference to the email sent last Thursday (21/5), we remind you of the next sessions appointment:

Date: Thursday 28/5 – At 11:00 (Roma time)

Link del Meeting: https://fao.zoom.us/j/95317069452

Password: 654321

Language: Italian

Date: Friday 29/5 – At 18:00 (Roma time)

Link del Meeting: https://fao.zoom.us/j/91832243137

Password: 123456

Language: English

Once you enter the zoom meeting, please provide your FFOA Member Number.

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Mon, 25 May 2020 17:16:27 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are pleased to inform you of:

Cigna Telehealth Information Session for BMIP-insured will be held Thursday, 28 May at 15:00 CEST (Rome time)

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: May 28, 2020 03:00 PM Rome
Topic: CIGNA Global Telehealth - Information session

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o5cYms9JT_S8EEaZrFpaDQ

Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323:
162.255.37.11 (US West)
162.255.36.11 (US East)
115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai)
115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad)
213.19.144.110 (EMEA)
103.122.166.55 (Australia)
64.211.144.160 (Brazil)
69.174.57.160 (Canada)
207.226.132.110 (Japan)
Meeting ID: 921 5198 2050
Password: 773441
SIP: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Password: 773441

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Mon, 25 May 2020 06:46:44 +0000
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Dear Members,
Due to the invasion of the invisible COVID-19 into Italy our lives changed into becoming like hermits. We became regulated by lockdown directives resulting in restricted mobility for our own benefits. Within the confines of our homes, in quarantine, we have gone through many experiences which could be unique, humorous, extraordinary and worth sharing.

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Thu, 21 May 2020 12:17:56 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are operating in difficult times and your Executive Committee (ExCom) is keen to enhance its contacts with members to not only inform them but also to hear their views and needs. Face to face gatherings will not be possible for some time to come. In order to achieve these targets, the ExCom has started searching on the market for 'virtual' communication techniques to enhance contacts with our members.

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Tue, 19 May 2020 15:22:08 +0000
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Care Socie/Cari Soci,

Ci auguriamo che stiate tutti bene e siate un po' più rilassati grazie all'abolizione di alcune restrizioni da parte del Governo italiano. Bisogna tuttavia stare allerta. Il pericolo continua e persiste e dobbiamo far si che quello che abbiamo guadagnato nelle ultime 9 settimane possa essere mantenuto. Per garantire la nostra sicurezza, iI distanziamento sociale è indispensabile.

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Mon, 18 May 2020 19:40:35 +0000
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Dear Members,
We trust that you are all keeping well and are a little more relaxed with the lifting of some restrictions by the Government of Italy. One however has to remain alert to the ongoing and persistent dangers and ensure that the gains achieved over the past 9 weeks can be sustained. Social distancing is imperative to ensure our safety.

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Thu, 7 May 2020 10:37:44 +0000
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Subject: FFOA NEWSFLASH 55 - UPDATE RBA SERVICES and ACCESS

Dear Members,

We hope that you are keeping well and a litlle more relaxed following the slight easing of lockdown regulations.

Further to Flash 54, we would like to inform you that FAO, WFP and IFAD Hqs and related services will be closed to outside visitors and retirees until at least the end of May. WFP and FAO have a limited skeleton staff on the premises from 18th May until the end of May whilst IFAD will only have essential staff as of 26th May. No visitors or retirees will

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Thu, 7 May 2020 10:26:12 +0000
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Dear Members,

We hope that you are keeping well and a litlle more relaxed following the slight easing of lockdown regulations.

Further to Flash 54, we would like to inform you that FAO, WFP and IFAD Hqs and related services will be closed to outside visitors and retirees until at least the end of May. WFP and FAO have a limited skeleton staff on the premises from 18th May until the end of May whilst IFAD will only have essential staff as of 26th May. No visitors or retirees will have access to the Agencies.

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Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:56:26 +0000
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Dear Members,

FAO has informed us that during Phase 1 of the re-opening of the country (starting on 4th May 2020) that FAO Headquaters and services will still not be accessible to retirees and visitors and only a skeleton staff will be present. This restricted access and reduced staffing will continue into Phase 2 ( from 18th-29th May). Phase 3 ( June- September) will also have limited staffing and services; it is expected that some new ' normalcy' will only be achieved as September. Specific information is as follows:

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Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:02:09 +0000
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Dear Members,

This update is due to the inclusion of a third pharmacy, Farmacia VIII Colle (3).

(1) SANTA SABINA, Viale Aventino 78, Phone: 06/5743623 Email: [log in to unmask]<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1jihh0puvnyp2/?&cs=wh&v=b&[log in to unmask]>It can do direct billing with Cigna. They need in electronic form, prescription and copy of the Cigna Card. Same discount as before (15% for all). They can provide whatever you need (Delivery cost: 5 Euro). Payment to be made either in cash, by Bancomat, Credit Card, or calling the pharmacy - (they can do it using only the number and the expiration date - NOT the secret code on the back).

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Sat, 11 Apr 2020 12:37:58 +0000
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Dear Members,

The Rome-Agencies have informed us that CIGNA has extended the waiver to COVID-19 related treatment under BMIP/MMBP until 31 May 2020, so as to cover 100% of costs.

As we continue navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as one big family, we are pleased to announce that Cigna under our BMIP/MMBP plans, will further expand coverage for COVID-19 treatment by waiving participant’s cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2020 07:03:54 +0000
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Dear Members,

Your Executive Committee extends best wishes to all FFOA Members in Italy and globally. We wish you and your loved ones good health and happiness under the dreadful Covid-19 pandemic which is seriously impacting the lives of so many these days.

Your former Agencies and especially FAO has reached out to FFOA to express their concerns for their former staff, now retirees, and has said that they are there to address any concerns that our community might have.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:22:11 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the Newsbrief 110.

In addition please note that due to COVID 19 and the closure of the Rome-based Agencies, the Executive Committee has decided to postpone the 50th General Assembly that was due to take place on 27 May at IFAD. A new date will be announced soon.

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Thu, 2 Apr 2020 08:06:37 +0000
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Dear Members,

FFOA and CIGNA have arrangements at the following Rome pharmacies that offer various services to members who are covered by Cigna. Direct billing and home delivery of medicines and other related goods is provided on request.

(1) SANTA SABINA
Viale Aventino 78, Phone: 06/5743623 Email : [log in to unmask]<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1jihh0puvnyp2/?&cs=wh&v=b&[log in to unmask]>
It can do direct billing with CIGNA. They need in electronic form, prescription and copy of the Cigna Card. Same discount as before (15% for all). We can provide whatever you need (Delivery cost: 5 Euro). Payment to be made either in cash, via Bancomat, Credit Card, or calling the pharmacy

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Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:05:50 +0000
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Dear Members,
These are difficult times for all of us and your Associaton is with you and will continue to update you on the latest developments.
We have been informed by the UN Pension Fund and FAFICS that:

Pensions will continue to be paid regularly and without interruption.

The assets of the Fund have been negatively impacted by the recent turmoil in stock exchange markets around the world but the very positive status of the Fund's investments at the end of last year provides space for recovery as soon as the markets will improve.The liquidity of the Fund remains good.

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Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:28:07 +0000
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Dear Members,

The Government of Italy has introduced yet another auto-certification form (26th March) for persons leaving their residence in order to further dissuade movement. Fines have also increased significantly.

FAO Security has sent us a copy of the new form and a translation into English so one can understand what is being signed ( attached)

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Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:20:21 +0000
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Dear Members,
We have been informed that movement restrictions in Italy have been further tightened as of today and a new auto certification form (attached) has now issued for all trips outside one's residence.

Stay safe and well at home.

FFOA Secretariat
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Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:35:49 +0000
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Dear Members,
We have been informed that the email address to contact the Santa Sabine pharmacy is: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Stay safe and well.
FFOA Secretariat
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Mon, 23 Mar 2020 23:23:27 +0000
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FFOA Newsflash 48-Covid-19 New Self declaration form 23 March 2020

Dear Members,
FAO Security has informed us that the Government has introduced a new self declaration form (attached) to be used when you leave your home.

The new declaration contains two additional points.
1. Any movement outside your home must include the address of both the start and end of your journey.
2. Apart from movements for health, state of necessity and work-related reasons, a new provision has been inserted in regard to movements between different cities/towns only permitted in cases of dire necessity.

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Sun, 22 Mar 2020 17:49:04 +0000
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Dear Members,
We have been informed by FAO Security that the Ministries of Health and Interior have published a new Ordinance that:

Prohibits individuals from travelling outside of the area (comune) that they are in, both by public or private transport, except for verifiable work reasons or for emergencies, i.e. for health reasons.

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Sat, 21 Mar 2020 08:16:25 +0000
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FFOA Newsflash 46- Movement restrictions to limit Covid 19 Spread

Dear Members,
FAO Security Services informs us that the Governmentof Italy has announced additional movement restrictions under a special decree as of Saturday 21st March:
The principle provisions are the following:

* Access to public parks, playgrounds,viilas and public gardens is forbidden.
* Sport not allowed in open spaces, exercise should be in close proximity to homes.
* Jogging is permitted if close to home and keeping a distance of +1 metre from others
* All vendors of food and drinks within train stations, gas stations are closed, exceptions for

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Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:37:36 +0000
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Dear Members,

FFOA is physically closed until 3rd April but your Committee is still active and will inform you on information that we believe will be useful.

Following some enquiries from members we would like to inform you that Santa Sabina pharmacy on Viale Aventino 78 is operating normally;

Mon - Friday 8.00 - 19.30 and Sat from 8.30 - 13,00

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Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:42:29 +0000
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Dear Members,

1. Entry conditions to Italy (new)

A Decree has just been issued by the Italian Ministries of Health and Transport.

All individuals entering Italy by any means must communicate their entry to health authorities and self-isolate themselves on voluntary basis for 14 days.

Exception is made for those entering Italy for work related reasons for a period no more than 3 days, to be extended up to 5 days.

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Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:48:56 +0000
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Impact of the COVID-19 situation on Pension Administration

To reduce the risks of COVID-19 transmission, the United Nations Secretary-General and UNOG Director-General have required all United Nations staff in New York and Geneva to telecommute full-time and work remotely. In alignment with these measures, effective from Monday 16 March to Sunday 12 April 2020, all UNJSPF staff in the New York and Geneva offices will work remotely five days a week.

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Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:45:27 +0000
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FFOA Newsflash 42 COVID 19 Movement certification- NEW

Dear Members,
We are informed by FAO Security Service that:

The Government of Italy has just released a a new version of the self-certification form which you must carry with you whenever you leave your home. In addition to confirming you have a valid reason for being out, it now requires that you state you are not subject to quarantine and have not tested positive for COVID-19.

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Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:23:51 +0000
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Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:40:35 +0000
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Dear Members,
We are informed by WFP and FAO Social Security Offices that:
In accordance with the latest Italian government guidance against the threat of the coronavirus (covid-19) and the consequent restriction of non - Skeleton Staff in all Rome based Agency premises, CIGNA would like to guarantee the continuation of the Local Representatives service by offering phone consultations or WhatsApp video calls.

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Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:59:58 +0000
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Flash 39 - Covid-19 Closures at FFOA and Agencies with immediate effect

Dear Members,

Following the announcement by the Government last night to declare all Italy as a Red Zone and to impose restrictions on movements and gatherings etc. the Rome Based Agencies (FAO, WFP and IFAD) are, as of today, implementing their business continuity plans and all Agency Headquarters will essentially be under lockdown and only have essential staff (100 or so) on duty with everybody else expected to telework from home.
The result of the above is:

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Mon, 9 Mar 2020 12:10:09 +0000
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Dear Members,

1. The CIGNA office in FAO will be closed on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th March
2. The CIGNA office in WFP will be closed from Wednesday to Friday (11-13th March)

We are presently unsure of the opening days next week as it depends on Agency responses to the Covid 19 virus

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Mon, 9 Mar 2020 11:52:43 +0000
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Dear Members,

Increased restrictions have been put in place in Italy since 8 March to contain the covid-19 virus. FAO, WFP and IFAD have reduced , postponed or reinvented all meetings and events for this month. Non essential staff are requested to telework and it is to be expected that the number of staff and visitors at HQ will be further restricted. In view of the situation FFOA will suspend its daily Duty Officer service and its social activities/coffee mornings until further notice. The FFOA office will only be staffed intermittently. In case of urgent issues you may contact FFOA

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Fri, 6 Mar 2020 08:37:43 +0000
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Dear Members,

In view of the current restrictions in Italy to contain the COVID 19 virus, FAO Social Security has requested that retirees contact CIGNA via the free phone numbers or through email to the Cigna helpline and not visit the Cigna office in FAO Hqs. Any visits to FAO Hqs should be limited as far as possible in number and duration.

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Thu, 5 Mar 2020 09:19:40 +0000
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Dear Members,
In view of the corona virus spreading and the restrictions imposed in Italy, the Coffee Morning planned on 11 March 2020 is cancelled.

Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:52:51 +0000
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FFOA

Members, Spouses, Prospective Retirees

Invitation to our
Monthly Coffee Morning
Wed. 11 Mar.
10:30 - 11:40 a.m.

FAO Aventino Room-Bldg.B - 8th Floor

*Come listen and share
from 2020 updates
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Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:25:43 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached a tour to Scotland and Orcadi Islands from 16 to 24 June proposed by Palombieri Travel. The deadline for booking is rather short
2 MARCH 2020 due to requirements of the airlines. In order to keep the price mentioned a minimum of 16 people should book this trip.
There is the possibility to obtain a policy with Allianz called “Rinuncia al Viaggio”.
The cost of this policy is € 138 per person. Please refer to the “Garanzia Annullamento per Gruppi” for further information.
For further information please contact Sandro at 3479372291
Best regards,
Joan Smidt


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Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:20:41 +0000
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Dear Members,
This is to inform you that CIGNA Office will remain closed this morning too. Cigna's Representative, Ms Valeria Cara, should be available tomorrow 14 February.
Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:58:00 +0000
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Newsflash 35
CIGNA MEDICAL INSURANCE CARDS- UPDATE

Cigna has sent medical insurance cards out to most members. The names on the cards have however been incorrect in some cases, especially for spouses. The names CIGNA has used are given by the 3 Organizations to Cigna. If the cards need to be corrected members should email or write to their Organizations as follows:
FAO- [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
IFAD- [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
WFP- [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Indicating what the correct name should be. You are advised to attach a copy of ID or passport of the person for whom data needs to be updated

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Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:58:06 +0000
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[cid:image003.png@01D5E19B.AE95C8D0]

COFFEE MORNING appointments 2020

FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month, AVENTINO ROOM (FAO), 8th floor, 10:30.

05 February
04 March
08 April*
06 May
03 June
08 July*
07 October
04 November
02 December

*April and July appointment Second Wednesday

Best regards,
Alex Van Arkadie
Social and Recreational Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:27:34 +0000
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PerPianoSolo

Stagione 2019/20

XVIII Stagione
5° Concerto

J. Brahms
Tre Intermezzi op. 117
Fantasie op. 116
M. Mussorgsky
Quadri di un’esposizione

Introduzione all’ascolto
Claudio Cavallaro

Sabato 15 Febbraio 2020
Ore 16

Sala Baldini - P.zza di Campitelli, 9
(Teatro di Marcello)
Ingresso 15 €

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JOAN SMIDT
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL GROUP
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FFOA
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Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:43:46 +0000
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Dear Members,

Attached please find 2 interesting trips, 8 to 11 May Genova and 26 to 30 June La Normandia vista da Monet

In particular please note the deadline for booking i.e. 17 and 26 February.

Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 6 Feb 2020 12:13:53 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached Girandolando (Marinella) proposals, hoping to make you a welcome thing.

Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Wed, 5 Feb 2020 14:17:44 +0000
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Dear Members,
We inform you that the excursion to the SPA OF THE POPES (Viterbo) to be held on 9 February has been postponed to April.
As soon as we know we will confirm the exact day.
Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

Un giorno nella piscina termale: Terme dei Papi e il Bulicame
Domenica 9 febbraio

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Mon, 3 Feb 2020 15:34:49 +0000
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Dear Members,

Attached are Laura's proposal for a Trip to Puglia in March and Athens and Cicladi in May.
We hope that some of you will take advantage of these nice trips.
Please note the deadline for booking 28 FEBRUARY.

Kind regards.
Joan Smidt
Social and recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

The information and materials sent from time to time by the FFOA are purely informative. FFOA does not operate, control or endorse any information, products or services provided by third parties.

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Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:52:55 +0000
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Members, Spouses,
Invitation to our
Coffee Morning encounter
Wed.05Feb.
10:30 -12:00 a.m.
FAO Austria Room-C237
*Let's listen and share our 'CIGNA experience 2020'
*Special Invitees in attendance:
Ms.Valeria Cara (CIGNA) and
Social Security Staff of FAO, IFAD and WFP
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Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:06:44 +0000
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Stagione 2019/20

XVIII Stagione
4° Concerto

BEETHOVEN 250°
( 1770-2020)
Le Sonate del primo Periodo
nn. 19-20-3-5-8
“Pathetique”

Introduzione all’ascolto
Claudio Cavallaro

Sabato 18 Gennaio 2020
Ore 16

Sala Baldini - P.zza di Campitelli, 9
(Teatro di Marcello)
Ingresso 15 €

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BEST REGARDS.
JOAN SMIDT
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES GROUP
FFOA
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Thu, 2 Jan 2020 10:51:37 +0000
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Dear Members,

Some members have for various reasons not received the Welcome and Access emails from CIGNA.
Although you have not received the welcome email, you can still activate your profile and access your membership card through the activation link https://www.cignahealthbenefits.com/en/plan-members<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cignahealthbenefits.com%2Fen%2Fplan-members&data=02%7C01%7C%7C1ccfdcd2c9a04f8f528e08d78ac0a1a9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637130432251460769&sdata=NPdr05Gbcq1epA1exLY1CDJ8LJhTmj%2BuTzO1kdKVXa8%3D&reserved=0>. Please note that your reference number is composed of:
477/WFP Index Number
476/ IFAD Index Number
480/ FAO Index number
You should include 0 (zeros) when these are part of your index number
Members should receive their plastic membership cards and benefits guide by 15 January 2020
For any hospital admissions , you can reach Cigna via telephone as

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Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:38:18 +0000
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Dear Members,

If you are looking for an amusing way to spend a Friday evening book a ticket for the comedy show:

HOW TO SURVIVE IN ITALY A comedy show in English, taking place every Friday at 18.00 hours at Theater Flaviano, Via Santo Stefano del Cacco 15 (near the Pantheon area).

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Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:33:19 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find hereunder a message from the FAO Staff Coop Library.

"The FAO Staff Coop Library is looking for volunteers to work in the Staff Library. No special skills or experience are required, since training will be provided. A good knowledge of English is preferable. Volunteers work one day a week from 11.00 to 14.00hrs.

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Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:43:27 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the English version of Edward Seidler 's letter you received in Italian.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Best regards,

FFOA Secretariat
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Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:03:24 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached, the letter of Edward Seidler, President of FFOA.

Season Greetings again.

FFOA Secretariat
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Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:09:32 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please note that the deadline for booking this interesting trip is tomorrow, 20 December. if you are interested please contact Laura quickly at 339 7720747.

Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:01:04 +0000
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DEAR MEMBERS,

WE HAVE THE PLEASURE OF INFORMING YOU THAT THE FFOA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 23RD DECEMBER 2019 UNTIL
6TH JANUARY 2020.
THE ASSOCIATION WILL RE-OPEN ON TUESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2020.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
FFOA

P.S. FAO OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FROM 23 TO 27 DECEMBER AND 1 JANUARY 2020

CARE SOCIE/CARI SOCI,

SIAMO LIETI D'INFORMARVI CHE L'UFFICIO DELLA FFOA SARA CHIUSO DAL 23 DICEMBRE 2019 AL 6 GENNAIO 2020.
L'ASSOCIAZIONE RIAPRIRA MARTEDI 7 GENNAIO 2020.

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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:10:10 +0000
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PerPianoSolo

Stagione 2019/20

XVIII Stagione

3° Concerto

Frédéric Chopin
Notturni
Sonata n. 3 op. 58
Sergej Rachmaninov
Preludi

Introduzione all’ascolto
Claudio Cavallaro

Sabato 14 Dicembre 2019
Ore 16

Sala Baldini - P.zza di Campitelli, 9
(Teatro di Marcello)
Ingresso 15 €

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Best regards.
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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Mon, 9 Dec 2019 11:09:29 +0000
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NEWSFLASH 34- Errors on CIGNA Card

FAO retirees that may receive an e-card or a plastic medical card from CIGNA with incorrect names or spelling should email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to give them the correct name...CIGNA is not the right party to correct the name as it is the Agency which gives CIGNA the names.

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Mon, 9 Dec 2019 10:01:23 +0000
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FFOA Newsflash 33-- Medical Premiums for FAO Retirees

Following the FAO tender fpr BMIP/MMBP medical insurance which was awarded to CIGNA, FAO has now announced the Insurance Premiums for 2020 in Admin Circular 2019/10.

Following FFOA representations to FAO management to re-adopt the former system of flat premiums and the apportionment of premiums on a 50-50% basis as is done by WFP and IFAD, premium rates are now shared equally between the participating former staff member (or their survivor/s) and the Organization. The new arrangement is considered both more transparent and equitable and restores the Organization's contribution to meeting medical

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Thu, 5 Dec 2019 12:18:26 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please note that the deadline for booking this interesting trip is tomorrow, 6 December. if you are interested please contact Laura quickly at 339 7720747.

Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

The information and materials sent from time to time by the FFOA are purely informative. FFOA does not operate, control or endorse any information, products or services provided by third parties.
The FFOA does not accept liability for the relevance, accuracy or completeness of the information provided and/or for the service or products offered by third parties. This refers to any

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