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Tue, 3 Dec 2019 14:52:04 +0000
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Mon, 2 Dec 2019 17:45:44 +0000
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Dear Members,

Since we have the Year-End Party (11 December 2019), the Coffee Morning Appointment of December will not take place. Also The January Coffee Morning will not take place since the Office is closed until the 6th of January 2020.

The 2020 Calendar will be issued asap.

Best regards,

Alex Van Arkadie
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee FFOA
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FFOA
Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:07:53 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the invitation of Edward Seidler, President of the FFOA, to the above mentioned Party.

Best regards,

FFOA
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Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:15:03 +0000
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BEST REGARDS,

JOAN SMIDT
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES GROUP
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FFOA
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FFOA
Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:12:20 +0000
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Dear Members,
I am pleased to send you in attachment the Newsbrief 109.
Good reading,

Gabriella
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FFOA
Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:29:07 +0000
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Dear Members,
here's the Program.

Best regards,
Jan 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 loss, additional costs or damage of any kind suffered as a result of any use of the information, materials, services or products

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Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:26:57 +0000
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Dear Members,

This interesting trip to Mexico, organized by Sandro Palombieri of the Tours Service Rome, which was supposed to take place in December was moved to March 2020.
For more information, please contact Sandro directly on 3479372291.
Under separate cover we are sending the Programme because if we send them together they exceed the maximum message size.
Best regards,
Jan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:16:12 +0000
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News Flash 32
for FAO retirees

As indicated in Flash 30, FAO has chosen CIGNA as its medical insurance provider as of 1 January 2020.

A Town Hall meeting will be held on Tuesday 26th November in the GREEN ROOM ( Blding A,1st floor) at FAO Headquarters at 9.30 am where FAO Social Security and CIGNA personnel will explain to FAO retirees the transition arrangements and procedures related to the move from Allianz to Cigna.

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Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:56:15 +0000
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Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:09:02 +0000
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Dear Members,

Attached another proposal from Laura. It is a very interesting spring time trip to Sicily, also for people who may have been to Sicily already.
The tentative deadline for booking is 6 December, rather early, but this is due to the fact that the dates of the trip (25 April - 4 May 2020) is the start of spring with several days of holiday. Also it is apparently also difficult to obtain hotel bookings in the center of Palermo.

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Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:28:22 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith a programme for a trip to Vietnam proposed by Laura for the period 1 to 14 March 2020.

Please note the deadline for booking 20 DECEMBER 2019. This early deadline is necessary for Laura since organizing these far away trips must be done ahead of time.

Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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FFOA
Tue, 12 Nov 2019 10:42:21 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the Provisional Report, Doc No. FFOA/ GA/2020/03, which must be approved by the next General Assembly to be held on 27 May 2020 at IFAD.
Kind regards,

FFOA
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FFOA
Fri, 8 Nov 2019 15:16:21 +0000
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FFOA members are invited to an "In Retirement Seminar " focusing on issues concerning surviving spouses and general pension matters. The seminar will be given by Alan Blythe, Chief of the UN Pension Fund office in Geneva.

The Seminar will be held on Thursday 21st November in the Azerbaijan Room in FAO Headquarters, Building B 2nd Floor, (Room B2L1) from 09.30 to 11.30 am.

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Fri, 8 Nov 2019 14:58:03 +0000
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FAO and ICCROM retirees are invited to a 'Town hall' meeting on Tuesday 26th November 2019 at 9.30am to be informed and briefed on the Medical Insurance arrangement to be implemented as of 1 January 2020. Briefings will be given by FAO Social Security and the new insurance company CIGNA. 

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Mon, 4 Nov 2019 10:06:39 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the poster for Maestro Camerini's concert with Schubert and Mendelssohn.

Saturday 9 November at 16:00Hrs, Baldini.

Best regards.

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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FFOA
Fri, 1 Nov 2019 09:23:09 +0000
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Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:27:57 +0000
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Dear Members,

Some of you have asked us information regarding trips for the New Year.

Attached please find a programme proposed by Laura for the period 29 December to 1 January 2020.
Please note that booking should be made as soon as possible in order to confirm the rooms at the hotel which at the period Christmas/New Year is tight.

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Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:44:02 +0000
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Dear Members,

Still interesting proposals for November and early December by Paola.

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

I sassi di Matera e Policoro archeologia e tartarughe marine Sabato 16 e domenica 17 novembre

Finalmente torniamo a Matera per ammirane il particolare e veramente suggestivo panorama con le sue abitazioni scavate nel tufo, le tombe, le chiese rupestri. Matera è tutto l’anno un presepe vivente nella città presepe scavata nei sassi e soste per ammirare le antiche, caratteristiche abitazioni nei “sassi”, oggi locations dei film di illustri registi da Pasolini a Mel Gibson e

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Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:29:03 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the invitation to visit the exhibition of our Member, Chryssis Vici, Tuesday 22 and Friday 25 October 2019 on the occasion of Rome Art Week 2019, in Via Michele di Lando 72 (Piazza Bologna, Metro B), 18:00 - 21:00, FREE ENTRANCE.
Contacts:
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
3389190326

Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:19:29 +0000
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Dear Members,

You may want to avail yourself of this interesting week-end in San Leucio proposed by Laura for 16 and 17 November.

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 and/or for the service or products offered by third parties. This refers to any loss, additional costs or

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Mon, 7 Oct 2019 13:49:22 +0000
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Dear Members,
The appointments of PerPianoSolo with Maestro Camerini will begin again.

Saturday 12 October at 16:00hrs, as usual at the Sala Baldini, Piazza Campitelli, 9.
Please find attached the billboard with all the dates of the new Season and the poster of the first concert, the last three Beethoven Sonatas.

Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
Executive Committee FFOA
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Fri, 4 Oct 2019 09:45:37 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please see below Paola’s three forthcoming trips for this autumn.

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

Gita a Napoli:Palazzo Reale, Galleria Umberto I e il Museo del corallo …
Sabato 12 Ottobre

finalmente torniamo a Napoli per visitare: il Museo di Palazzo Reale. Per tre secoli, dal 1600 al 1946, il Palazzo Reale è stato sede del potere monarchico a Napoli ed in Italia Meridionale, abitato, prima da Viceré spagnoli e austriaci, poi dai Re Borbone, infine dai Savoia. Dal 1919 è adibito a Museo degli Appartamenti Storici ed a Biblioteca Nazionale.

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Thu, 3 Oct 2019 07:57:41 +0000
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Dear FFOA Members,
Please find below details on how to access the new UNJSPF Monthly Newsletter which will update you on Pension Fund developments.
Kind regards,
FFOA Secretariat
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Mon, 30 Sep 2019 09:45:57 +0000
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Dear Members,
We are sending you the announcement of the inauguration and the invitation (attached) to visit the exhibition of our member, Edith Yeung.

EDITH YEUNG
L'Oriente incontra l'Occidente
Inaugurazione 4 ottobre 2019 ore 19.00 | Efilsitra Acting Studio
Via dei Salumi 51 - Roma
Fino al 13 ottobre 2019

Il giorno 4 ottobre 2019 alle ore 19.00 inaugura presso Efilsitra Acting Studio in Trastevere la mostra EDITH YEUNG - L'Oriente incontra l'Occidente.

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Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:22:26 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please note that the option for this interesting trip to Mexico will expire on 4th October. Therefore, if you are interested, please contact asap Sandro Palombieri, Tours Service, 3479372291 or 069448171.

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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FFOA
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:28:45 +0000
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Best regards,
Alex Van Arkadie
Recreational and Social Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:29:35 +0000
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Dear Members,
We are attaching the program of a very interesting trip to Mexico, proposed by Sandro Palmieri, of the Tours Service, which involves crossing some Confederate States of Central Mexico (the richest areas of the country!!), West of Mexico City a visit to the highlands of the Sierra Madre with its beautiful views so that cities and villages which are rich in culture and history can be discovered.
Travel will be about 1,850 km and 9 sites recognized by UNESCO will be seen.
All the roads are in good condition with a total journey time of 24 hours by

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Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:11:14 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the Programme of the Charity Concert organized by the WFP Alumni Network on the occasion of the 2019 World Food Day, Saturday 19 October 2019, 18:30Hrs, Conservatorio di Musica S. Cecilia, Via dei Greci 18, Roma .

Best regards,

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Fri, 6 Sep 2019 10:38:38 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please note this correction to the trip to Pechino. The deadline for booking should read 4 OCTOBER and not 4 DECEMBER as stated in our previous e-mail below.

Best Regards.
Joan Smidt

From: FFOA
Sent: mercoledì 4 settembre 2019 15:23
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: FFOA RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Importance: High

Dear Members,

We wish you all welcome back from your summer holiday.

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Thu, 5 Sep 2019 10:59:01 +0000
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FFOA Members
Spouses and Prospective Retirees
Welcome to our
September Coffee Morning
Come, share your views and gain from FFOA updates

Wed.11 Sept. 10:30 to 11:45
Aventino Room
FAO Restaurant - 8th Floor

*/Promoted by the FFOA Social & Recreational Activities Group for U.N. retirees

BEST REGARDS,

ALEX VAN ARKADIE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FFOA
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Wed, 4 Sep 2019 13:23:12 +0000
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Dear Members,

We wish you all welcome back from your summer holiday.

Attached herewith is Laura's programme for New York and Pechino. The New York trip has already been announced but a few more people are needed. Therefore, the deadline has been postponed to 10 September which is the deadline for booking airline tickets.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2019 08:46:58 +0000
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Secretary-General appoints Ms. Rosemarie McClean of Canada as Pension Benefits Administrator of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF)

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, following the recommendation of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board, has appointed Rosemarie McClean of Canada as Pension Benefits Administrator of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF).

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Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:33:13 +0000
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Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:01:29 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find enclosed Laura's programme for Autumn and Winter. Laura should be contacted to find out
If enough bookings have been received (minimum 15) to undertake the trips.

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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Wed, 24 Jul 2019 07:14:21 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the Newsbrief 108.
In addition please note that, as announced in the attached Newsbrief , the FFOA will be closed from 1st to 31 August inclusive.
We wish you a good reading,

Best regards,

FFOA
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Mon, 1 Jul 2019 08:00:23 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached an invitation to attend the UNFCU presentation about their services which will be held tomorrow, 2nd July, FAO HQ, Iran Meeting room from 12:00 to 14:00 hrs.
Best regards.

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Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:10:39 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached an interesting trip to Georgia from 16 t0 24 September 2019, proposed by Laura, Curiosando nel Mondo,. For any further information, please contact Laura by telephone 339 7720747 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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Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:30:38 +0000
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Monthly Coffee Morning
Guest Speaker
Ms Laura Maioli
FFOA Tours Organizer
"Curiosando nel Mondo"

Wed 03 July 10:30 to 11:45
Aventino Room - FAO Restaurant

*/Promoted by the FFOA Social & Recreational Activities Group

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Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:46:28 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please take note that due to the event of the FAO Conference from 22 June to 1 July access to FAO HQ will not be permitted to pensioners and visitors. Therefore the FFOA Office will be closed.

Best regards.

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Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:16:03 +0000
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Dear members,
Herewith attached is the programme from "Agenzia Girandolando" for the above mentioned trips. Should you be interested please contact Marinella, 327 3140161 - 339 5209422 or via mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and arrange to be picked up in Rome since this Agency is located in Santa Marinella.

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

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:28:04 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached three interesting trips to Israel, Morocco and Madagascar (reminder) proposed by Laura, Curiosando nel Mondo. To be noted the deadlines for booking for these trips.
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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Tue, 4 Jun 2019 11:46:42 +0000
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Dear Members,

Paola Scacciavillani has just now forwarded her summer programme, below, to Ponza, Palmarola and Zannone during the months of June, July, August and September.

You may wish to join her in visiting these beautifull islands near Rome. See dates below.

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

Tre giorni al mare di Ponza, Palmarola e Zannone
il 19, 20, 21 giugno, festa del Patrono di Ponza: San Silverio
In questo periodo approfitteremo della bellissima occasione per festeggiare il Patrono San Silverio
insieme ai ponzesi ! Una magnifica mini vacanza già felicemente sperimentata negli

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Mon, 3 Jun 2019 12:22:34 +0000
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Dear Members,

Below please find a 2 day trip trip to Ventotene and Isola di S. Stefano proposed by Paola.

Booking should be made immediately as not many hotel rooms are available.

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

Due giorni sull’Isola di Ventotene e in barca intorno all’Isola di S. Stefano
17 e 18 giugno
Una mini vacanza su due piccolissime isole che nascondono paesaggi suggestivi, interessantissime testimonianze storico-artistiche e, soprattutto, riescono a donare una pace ed un’armonia ormai dimenticate.
PRIMO GIORNO: raggiungeremo l’imbarco a Formia con il pullman, partenza da Ostia Pontile alle

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Mon, 3 Jun 2019 11:01:18 +0000
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Dear Members,

The video of our last General Assembly is already in the FFOA website but you can find it here too:
https://vimeo.com/339170221

Best regards.

FFOA
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Fri, 31 May 2019 10:06:23 +0000
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FFOA Members
Spouses and Prospective Retirees
join us at our
Monthly Coffee Morning
Guest Speaker
*Mr. Bronek Szynalski
Hony. Chairman of the
'WFP Alumni Association'

Wed.05 June 10:30 to 11:45
Aventino Room - FAO Restaurant

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Mon, 27 May 2019 10:57:22 +0000
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Dear Members,
The attached shuttle bus Time Table could be useful.

Best regards,

Gabriella
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Thu, 23 May 2019 10:44:54 +0000
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Dear Members,

Following our recent information, we would like to inform you, that, for practical arrangements, we must have confirmation of your presence at lunch not later than tomorrow, Friday 24th COB.
If we don't receive any information you will be not allowed to access the Peace Garden.
Thank you.

FFOA
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Tue, 21 May 2019 10:00:35 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are pleased to inform you that the Executive Committee of your Association , contrary to a previous information, has decided to kindly offer you the lunch which will follow the morning session of our General Assembly.

We ask you to confirm your presence as soon as possible to facilitate the final arrangement.

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Wed, 15 May 2019 12:58:32 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached a gentle reminder by Edward Seidler, President of the FFOA on the General Assembly.

Best regards,

Gabriella Sborchia
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Fri, 10 May 2019 10:27:48 +0000
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PerPianoSolo

Stagione 2018/19

XVII Stagione

8° Concerto

MARTIN MÜNCH
Recital
Bach-Mozart-Ravel-Debussy-Scriabin

Sabato 11 Maggio 2019
Ore 16

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

Biglietti disponibili presso il botteghino
prima del concerto. Prenotazioni: 06 35453120
[cid:image001.png@01D5072B.0C598840]Enrico Camerini Pianist – [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:41:43 +0000
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FFOA Members
Spouses and Prospective Retirees
come join us at our
Monthly Coffee Morning
*FFOA Social & Recreational Activities Group President,
Ms. Joan Smidt
With Invitees from FAO Staff Coop
'Collaboration with FFOA'

Wed. 08 May - 10:30-11:45
Aventino Room - FAO Restaurant

Promoted by the FFOA Social & Recreational Activities Group for U.N. retirees

BEST REGARDS,

ALEX VAN ARKADIE

SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL GROUP

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Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:41:09 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find enclosed a trip to Madagascar during the month of September 2019. As usual please contact Laura for further information and deadline for booking
All enquiries regarding this trip should be forwarded to Laura's e-mail, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[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, 18 Apr 2019 13:42:42 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith attached is the programme from “Agenzia Girandolando” for the above mentioned cruise. Should you be interested please contact the Agency and arrange to be picked up in Rome since this Agency is located in Santa Marinella.
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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Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:33:35 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached a trip from 23 August to 2 September to New York, Philadelphia, Lancaster and Washington. Should you be interested please contact Sandro Palombieri at [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, 11 Apr 2019 10:29:48 +0000
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Dear Members,
We have the pleasure of informing you that the Forty-Ninth Session of the General Assembly will take place on Wednesday, 29 May 2019 at 09.45 hours in the Auditorium of WFP Headquarters. Do not miss this important event; do come to support your Association!
You will find attached the relevant documents except for Draft Report of the 48th Session of the General Assembly (FFOA/GA/2019/03) already mailed on 12 September 2018 as well as the Newsbrief 107. You are kindly requested to bring your documents with you, as additional sets cannot, unfortunately, be made available at the meeting.
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Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:33:59 +0000
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Dear Pensioners :
“Come and let’s talk about breast cancer prevention”, organized by IFAD Medical Service ( in IFAD) on Friday 12th of April at 12:30
We suggest for those who can’t attend, the event can be followed through webcast. The link below will be open to anyone:

https://webcasting.ifad.org/medical

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Date: 12 Apr 2019 | Time: 12:30pm – 14:00pm | Venue: Italian Conference Room
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Data: 9 aprile 2019 12:52:13 CEST
A: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Oggetto: FFOA: IFAD - Come and let’s talk about breast cancer prevention, 12 April 2019, 12:30

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Tue, 9 Apr 2019 11:10:09 +0000
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PerPianoSolo

Stagione 2018/19

XVII Stagione

7° Concerto

Il Cuore polacco di
Fryderyk Chopin
Esecuzione integrale delle Polacche
pianista
Enrico Camerini

Introduzione all’ascolto di
Claudio Cavallaro

Sabato 13 Aprile 2019
Ore 16

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

Biglietti disponibili presso il botteghino
prima del concerto. Prenotazioni: 06 35453120
[cid:image001.png@01D4EED5.850B6BF0] Enrico Camerini Pianist – [log in to unmask]

Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Tue, 9 Apr 2019 10:52:13 +0000
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Dear Members,
Below please find an invitation to participate to the Seminar called:

Come and let’s talk about breast cancer prevention, organized by IFAD Medical Service (Ms Kim Harvey)
[webcast link]
Organized by: IFAD Medical Service
12 Apr 2019
12 : 30 - 14 : 00
Italian Conference Room

IFAD has been promoting breast cancer prevention through screening programs and support for the Race for the Cure. This year, we want to do more.
We would like to invite you and your families to take part in an informal talk about on how to prevent breast cancer. We would like

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Mon, 8 Apr 2019 11:13:08 +0000
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Dear Members,
Below please find an invitation to participate to the Seminar called:

Come and let’s talk about breast cancer prevention, organized by IFAD Medical Service (Ms Kim Harvey)
[webcast link]
Organized by: IFAD Medical Service
12 Apr 2019
12 : 30 - 14 : 00
Italian Conference Room

IFAD has been promoting breast cancer prevention through screening programs and support for the Race for the Cure. This year, we want to do more.
We would like to invite you and your families to take part in an informal talk about on how to prevent breast cancer. We would like

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Thu, 4 Apr 2019 08:57:12 +0000
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FLASH 26 AFTER SERVICE MEDICAL PREMIUMS...UPDATE
Following action by FFOA in challenging the increase in medical premiums for FAO retirees as of March 2019 and the retroactive collection of underpayment of premiums from January 2018 to February 2019, we are happy to announce the following news which was officially announced at the FFOA Coffee morning of 3rd April:
1. FAO has admitted that mistakes were made in calculating the correct premium increases which were not in line with those previously announced in FAO Admin Circular 2018. You can check premiums information by referring to FFOA Newsflash 16 (Feb 18) and

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Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:07:44 +0000
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FFOA Members
Spouses and Prospective Retirees
come join us at our
Monthly Coffee Morning
*FFOA Update on
Social Security-Medical Insurance
*Special Invitees from
FAO Social Security
Ms. Akiko Ikeda, Senior HR Officer, Ms. Olvido Escudero

Wed. 03 April - 10:30-12:30
ETHIOPIA ROOM (FAO HQ)
C 285

FFOA Social & Recreational Activities Group for U.N. retirees
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Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:28:19 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith attached is the programme from “Agenzia Girandolando” for the months of April. Should you be interested please contact the Agency and arrange to be picked up in Rome since this Agency is located in Santa Marinella.
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, 28 Mar 2019 11:07:02 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please see below Paola's proposal for day trips during April, and also 2 proposed trips in May to be announced shortly.

Pompei: intera giornata agli scavi e nuove straordinarie scoperte con “Leda e il cigno” e “Narciso”

Sabato 6 aprile

Il nostro percorso si svilupperà all’interno degli Scavi di Pompei tra antichi e nuovi itinerari, restauri splendidamente eseguiti e recentemente aperti alla ammirazione del pubblico e per aggiungere meraviglia a meraviglia

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Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:37:02 +0000
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FFOA is pleased to let you know about a forthcoming theatre piece, written by the Irish playwright Shane Harnett - who works as an Editor in FAO - and is, in fact, a world premiere production, and directed by an FFAO member, Michael Fitzpatrick, who many will remember was also the Presiding Officer at our last FFOA General Assembly. 

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Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:16:18 +0000
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Kind regards/Cordiali saluti,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group/ Gruppo Attivita Ricreative e Sociali
Executive Committee/ Comitato Esecutivo
FFOA
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Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:37:24 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith attached is the programme from “Agenzia Girandolando” for the month of March. Should you be interested please contact the Agency and arrange to be picked up in Rome since this Agency is located in Santa Marinella.

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

P.S. Will follow Trips for April, May and June

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Fri, 8 Mar 2019 11:36:35 +0000
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PerPianoSolo

Stagione 2018/19

XVII Stagione
6° Concerto
Musiche
di
W.A.Mozart Sonata KV. 545
L. van Beethoven Sonata n. 3 op. 2 n. 3
R. Schumann Carnaval op. 9
pianista
Enrico Camerini
Introduzione all’ascolto di
Claudio Cavallaro

Sabato 16 Marzo 2019
Ore 16

Sala Baldini - P.zza di Campitelli, 9
(Teatro di Marcello)
Ingresso 15 €
Biglietti disponibili presso il botteghino
prima del concerto. Prenotazioni: 06 35453120

Best Regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 7 Mar 2019 10:19:50 +0000
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COME NOBILI CONDOTTIERI TRA I CASTELLI DELLA TEVERINA E IL PAESE DELLE FIABE
Domenica 10 marzo
Proponiamo la visita di tre interessanti borghi della Teverina, Celleno, Roccalvecce e Sant’Angelo il Paese delle Fiabe.
Sarà un viaggio che ci porterà a scoprire un paesaggio fiabesco che offre scorci di incredibile bellezza: LA TEVERINA. Visiteremo Celleno il borgo fantasma con l’imponente fortilizio Orsini e le case dirute da dove potremo ammirare la valle e il dirimpettaio borgo di Roccalvecce.
A seguire andremo a Roccalvecce dove potremo visitare il Castello Costaguti ed il giardino storico, di proprietà della famiglia Costaguti Afan De Rivera

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Tue, 5 Mar 2019 09:34:27 +0000
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THIS MESSAGE IS ONLY FOR BRITISH CITIZENS RESIDENT IN ITALY
The British in Italy team (Ms Diana Dennington, FFOA Member) has asked to pass this message (Newsletter of the British in Italy Team) to as many British citizens resident in Italy as possible. Below is the newsletter of the British in Italy team.

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Mon, 4 Mar 2019 12:46:19 +0000
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ASM Premiums were increased in Jan 2018 following the contract extension with Allianz. The premiums had not been increased during the period 2015-17.
All retirees were informed by their Administrations (FAO,WFP,IFAD) of the increased premiums for 2018-2019 in circulars sent out to them. WFP and IFAD premiums were increased by some 4.5% whilst premiums for FAO retirees were increased in percentage terms of their imputed full pensions (incl any lump sum taken).
For FAO retirees the following increases in premiums for 2018- 2019 were made:
Single. 1.5% increased to 1.81% with max deduction of Euro 232.35 or $ 286.98
Single

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Fri, 1 Mar 2019 09:44:01 +0000
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THIS MESSAGE IS ONLY FOR FAO AND WFP MEMBERS.

FFOA members who are retirees from the Rome Based Agencies have recently (27/2) received an email from the FAO Director of Human Resources, Mr. Fernando Servan, informing them that retroactive deductions for their undercharged After Service Medical Coverage medical premiums from their UNJSPF pensions will start as of March 2019. This has caused some confusion and concern among members and this FLASH Bulletin will attempt to clarify matters:

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Fri, 1 Mar 2019 07:47:01 +0000
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FFOA Members
Spouses and Prospective Retirees
join us at our
Monthly Coffee Morning
Special Invitees from
FAO Social Security
Ms. Akiko Ikeda, Senior HR Officer,
with Ms. Olvido Escudero

Wednesday 06 March 10:30 -11:45
Aventino Room - FAO Restaurant

Best regards,

Alex Van Arkadie
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:00:25 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached two interesting trips scheduled for the month of June. The trip to Spain is almost complete, however, a few more people are needed to keep the price mentioned in the notice.
Should you be interested please call Laura as soon as possible in order to finalize the bookings.

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Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:17:35 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please note that due to an important event to be held at FAO HQ, tomorrow, Wednesday 14 February 2019 the entrance to Visitors/Retirees will not be allowed.
Best regards,

FFOA
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Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:05:32 +0000
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Dear Members,
You will listen to Brahms and Liszt.

Saturday 16th February at 4 pm, always at Sala Baldini

Best regards.

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 7 Feb 2019 12:48:20 +0000
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Dear Members,
These two trips are being sent again for your information. In order for the trips to take place, 4 more persons are needed for each trip. Should you be interested please contact Laura,
Cell. 339 7720 747
Best regards,

Joan Smidt

From: FFOA
Sent: giovedì 24 gennaio 2019 10:55
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FFOA RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: BULGARIA 15-22 MAY; SPAIN 02-08 JUNE 2019

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Fri, 1 Feb 2019 11:41:42 +0000
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Dear Members,
pleasure to inform you that our Coffee Morning appointment will re-start on 6th February 2019, FAO Aventino Room,10:30hrs

You are welcome to attend.
Best regards,

Joan Smidt,
Social and Recreational Activity Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 31 Jan 2019 11:47:58 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached a programme for a visit to Villa Deste and Villa Adriana near Rome (TIVOLI). Also a tour visiting Bologna is enclosed. Should you be interested please contact the Agency Girondolando (Marinella) and arrange for a pick up point in Rome or near Rome which may be convenient for you.

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Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:55:02 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith Laura’s proposals for May, Bulgaria, already announced, and June, SPAIN, for your consideration. Should you be interested please contact Laura (Cell. 339 7720 747) to book and arrange for payment.
There are still some places left for Bulgaria.

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, 17 Jan 2019 09:59:52 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are pleased to submit you the dates of our monthly "COFFEE MORNING" appointments for 2019
for your information and notation in your calendars.

The COFFEE MORNING appointments are held on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month
in the AVENTINO ROOM (FAO), 8th floor at 10:30.

06 February
06 March
03 April
08 May
05 June
03 July
11 September
02 October
06 November

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Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:14:47 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find below Paola’s proposals for the beginning of 2019.
Kind regards.
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

Palazzo Altieri e il sogno dei Santacroce ad Oriolo Romano
Sabato 19 gennaio 2019

Partecipando a questa imperdibile gita scopriremo insieme quale luogo straordinario, anche se poco conosciuto, sia il Palazzo Altieri nel borgo di Oriolo Romano.
La costruzione del Palazzo e la fondazione del borgo di Oriolo, territorio allora incolto e spopolato, si deve all’idea di Giorgio III Santacroce nel corso degli anni 1578-1585. Giorgio è per formazione culturale vicino agli ideali umanistici che animano

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Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:49:52 +0000
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Dear Members,

with the New Year Maestro Camerini's concerts are resumed.

Saturday 19th January at 4 pm, always at Sala Baldini

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activity Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 21 Dec 2018 11:33:03 +0000
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Dear Members,
Pleasure of informing you that the booking time for the trip to Isole Canarie has been extended to 7 January 2019. If you are interested please contact directly Laura.

Best regards.
Joan Smidt
Social and Recrational 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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Fri, 21 Dec 2018 09:03:35 +0000
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Rome, 21 December 2018
Dear Members,
As we come to the end of the year we want to thank you for the support you have given to FFOA and wish to remind you that if you are an "annual member" your membership is about to expire.
During the past year, your membership and participation has helped the Association to:
* Maintain our office that is open 5 days a week from 9:30 to 13:00 hours, with a "Duty Officer" from your Executive Committee in attendance from 10:00-12:00;
* Protect your interests and follow up on all queries and concerns with

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Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:01:53 +0000
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Dear Members,

We have the pleasure of informing you that the Farmacia Mostacci, located in Viale Aventino and facing FAO HQs, has developed an App (software application) which allows an easy and fast way to order your medicines. The APP can be downloaded from the App Store of your mobile devices (Iphone/Ipad and Android); simply search for "Farmacia Mostacci" (see picture herebelow). A Quick Reference Guide is also attached hereto.

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Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:48:50 +0000
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Dear Members,

I am pleased to inform you of the results of our recent elections.

The new Executive Committee will be as follows:

President: Ed Seidler

Vice Presidents: Giuliano Pucci & Georgia Shaver

Treasurer: Gianni Monciotti

General Secretary: Angelika Wolf

Assistant General Secretary: Mariam Ahmed

Annibale Fusco Femiano, Member

Joan Smidt, Member

Alex Van Arkadie, Member

Bruno Pisani, Member

Jean Phillipe Decraene, Member

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Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:10:42 +0000
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DEAR MEMBERS,

THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND WE HAVE THE PLEASURE OF INFORMING YOU THAT THE LAST WORKING DAY OF THE FFOA OFFICE IS FRIDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2018. THE ASSOCIATION WILL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY 7th JANUARY 2019.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
FFOA

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CARE SOCIE/CARI SOCI,

COME AL SOLITO LE FESTIVITÀ SONO ALLE PORTE. AL RIGUARDO, SAPPIATE CHE L'ULTIMO GIORNO LAVORATIVO DELLA FFOA SARÀ IL 21 DICEMBRE 2018.
L'ASSOCIAZIONE RIAPRIRÀ LUNEDI 7 GENNAIO 2018.

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Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:36:39 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please note that there are still a few places left. Should you be interested, please contact Sandro Palombieri, the owner of the Agency. Tel. 06/9448171 or Cell. 347 93 72 291.

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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Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:56:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

Attached please find an interesting boat trip from Moskow to San Pietroburgo from 2 to 13 July 2019. This cruise on river Volga seems to be extremely popular, and therefore, advance booking is necessary by 5 January 2019. Please contact Laura at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for further information. For the price quoted a minimum of 15 persons is required.

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Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:17:20 +0000
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Dear All,

We were kindly asked by FAO Social Security to circulate the attached newsletter among FFOA members , so that you can be aware of the updates involving Social Security and regarding the Medical Insurance.

Best regards.

FFOA
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Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:20:16 +0000
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PLEASE NOTE:

DUE TO THE MANY POSITIVE RESPONSES THE LOCATION OF THE PARTY HAS BEEN MOVED FROM INDONESIA ROOM TO AVENTINO ROOM, SAME FLOOR, 8TH .

VI INFORMIAMO CHE:

DOVUTO AI NUMEROSI PARTECIPANTI, IL PARTY NON SI TERRA' PIU NELLA SALA INDONESIA MA NELLA SALA AVENTINO, STESSO PIANO, 8

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Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:33:05 +0000
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Dear Members,
We remind you the December Concert of Maestro Camerini with Ravel and Chopin, Saturday 15th December at 4 pm, at Sala Baldini.

Best regards,

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 7 Dec 2018 08:26:08 +0000
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Dear Members,

Here is another opportunity to visit Casa Loïc's stands in the Flag Room of FAO (10th to 13th of December).

Best regards.

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Wed, 5 Dec 2018 14:09:51 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached some of the trips proposed by Laura “curiosando”. Some of them have already been announced. In this connection there are still 2 places available for the trip to Oman (24 February/4 March 2019).

N.B. Regarding the trip to IRAN from 8 to 18 April 2019 Laura is pleased to invite you to a drink on 11 December at 17.00 hours at BAR MAX, Viale Aventino 20. In this connection Laura will illustrate the trip to Iran and also answer questions.

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Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:01:09 +0000
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Dear Members,

Since we have the Year-End Party (12 December 2018), the Coffee Morning Appointment of 5th December 2018 has been cancelled. The January Coffee Morning has also been cancelled since the office is closed until the 4th of January 2019.

The 2019 Calendar will be issued shortly.

Best regards,

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activity Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:43:51 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the invitation to the above mentioned Party by Alan Prien, President of the FFOA.

Best regards,

FFOA
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Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:45:38 +0000
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You are Welcome to attend.

FFOA
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Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:33:14 +0000
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Dear Members, the following message is on behalf of FAO Social Security:

“Social Security (OHRS) would like to inform about the upcoming visit of the Allianz medical advisor scheduled on 10-11 December 2018.

Ms Lisa Macaluso and Ms. Valeria Cara will organize the visits and, in case you need to talk to the Allianz doctor, you can send to them an email and they will be more than happy to schedule a meeting.

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Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:39:06 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find enclosed further trips proposed by Laura “curiosando.eu” for next year. Oman trip has already been announced but there are still rooms for booking. In this regard please note the deadline for booking specified in the various announcements. These trips outside Italy needs to be planned long before the date of departure.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2018 10:00:01 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are pleased to announce this Theater play in English here in Rome proposed by the Arts in English Team during the month of December.

Kind regards,

Joan Smidt
Recreational and Social Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

DO RE MI

7, 8 & 9 December

Teatro in Portico

Circ.ne Ostiense 195, Rome

Bookings are already being taken, so hurry and book your seats now!

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Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:04:13 +0000
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MESSAGE ADDRESSED TO MEMBERS WHO DID NOT VOTE YET FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE FFOA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Dear Members, your contribution with the vote is very important for the organization of the FFOA; tonight you will receive a gentle reminder to vote electronically.

In order to facilitate your choice, we are attaching the List of potential Candidates. Thank you for supporting FFOA!

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Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:20:13 +0000
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Dear Members,

You may wish to consider this theater play which is sponsored by one of our members who is also an actor in this play.
We hope you will have time to attend this event which takes place from 22 November to 2 December.

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

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Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:53:16 +0000
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Dear Members,

You are all invited to attend the above mentioned event.

Best regards,

Edward Seidler and Alan Prien
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Wed, 7 Nov 2018 08:58:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please note this correction to the trip to Oman announced recently.

In the description in paragraph 1/3 please note that the internal flight trip to the city of Salalah "is included" in the total price. The previous announcement states that this flight is"not included". Please take note of this correction.

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Mon, 5 Nov 2018 09:32:43 +0000
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FFOA Members Spouses and Prospective Retirees
Come join us at our
Monthly Coffee Morning

Special Invitees from
Dalla Vedova Studio Legale
Mr. Carlo Dalla Vedova
Mr. Joseph d'Agostino

Wednesday 07 Nov. 10:30-11:45
Aventino Room - FAO Restaurant

*/Promoted by the FFOA Social & Recreational Activities Group for ex-U.N. staff in Rome
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Thu, 1 Nov 2018 09:11:36 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached a programme organized by Laura for a trip to Oman next year. Oman is being proposed again by Laura since the trip in 2017 was a great success.
Booking should be effected not later than 24 November 2018 and an initial payment of Euro 900 should also be paid.
We hope you will take advantage of this interesting trip.

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Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:25:35 +0000
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Dear Members,
If you are interested, please note that there are still a few places left.

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

From: FFOA
Sent: mercoledì 10 ottobre 2018 11:47
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FFOA RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: ATENE (GREECE), 29 DECEMBER 2018 - 01 JANUARY 2019
Importance: High

Dear Members,
This trip is confirmed but there are still some places available. Should you be interested, please contact Laura, 339 7720747
Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:48:57 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find below 4 Autumn trips including “A Teatro con Zeus a Roma” proposed by Paola. See contact information at the bottom of the page.
Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

Pompei Scavi: le Domus ed i bellissimi affreschi recentemente emersi dai lapilli
Domenica 28 Ottobre
Il nostro percorso si svilupperà all’interno degli Scavi di Pompei tra antichi e nuovi itinerari, restauri splendidamente eseguiti e recentemente aperti alla ammirazione del pubblico per aggiungere meraviglia a meraviglia. Per chi lo vorrà, prima di ripartire per il rientro a Roma, sarà possibile effettuare una

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Wed, 24 Oct 2018 08:47:47 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached our proposal for an interesting tour to India.
To be noted that upon booking 800 Euro should be paid and the rest of the amount by 2 February 2019. For further information please contact Mr Sandro Palombieri, the owner of the Agency. Tel. 06/9448171 or Cell. 347 93 72 291.
Also, please refer to the text below which summarize some explanations about the tour.
Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:45:05 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith a further tour organized by Noi Girandolando. For payment arrangements please contact Marinella at Cell. 3273140161 or Anita at Cell. 3395209422.
Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

11 N O V E M B R E
S P O L E T O E R A S I G L I A " L A P I C C O L A V E N E Z I A "

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Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:16:21 +0000
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Dear Members,
Herewith the remaining announcements of the Tours proposed by Noi Girandolando. For payment arrangements please contact Marinella at Cell. 3273140161 or Anita at Cell. 3395209422.

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, 15 Oct 2018 11:04:11 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached two other proposals by the Agency Girandolando. Should you be interested please contact Marinella 3273140161 or Anita 3395209422
in order to organize a pick up point in Rome or outside Rome
and also to have further information regarding each singular trip.
Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:08:40 +0000
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Dear Members,
Due to World Food Day we are advised that today 15 October and tomorrow 16 October Visitors and Retirees will be prohibited from access to Headquarters.

Best regards,

FFOA
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Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:54:58 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the October trips proposed by the Agency Girandolando. Should you be interested please contact Marinella 3273140161 or Anita 3395209422
in order to organize a pick up point in Rome or outside Rome
and also to have further information regarding each singular trip.
Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:43:03 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please be advised that we have been informed that the Allianz Assistants in Rome - FAO have been moved to Buiding C, Rooms C 198 and C 199.
Extensions unchanged:
Ms Valeria Cara = 55788
Ms Lisa Macaluso = 56593
Best regards,

Your colleagues in FFOA
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Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:46:40 +0000
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Dear Members,
This trip is confirmed but there are still some places available. Should you be interested, please contact Laura, 339 7720747
Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

From: FFOA
Sent: giovedì 20 settembre 2018 11:56
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FFOARECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: ATENE (GREECE), 29 DECEMBER 2018 - 01 JANUARY 2019
Importance: High

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Mon, 8 Oct 2018 11:18:19 +0000
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Dear Members,

PerPianoSolo and Maestro Camerini are very pleased to announce the beginning of the 2018/19 season.
The inaugural concert includes two composers: Schubert and Chopin.
Attached the calendar of the poster of this first concert.

Sala Baldini, Piazza Campitelli, 9 (Teatro Marcello), tickets Eur 15,00, Saturday 13 October 2018.

Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 5 Oct 2018 10:32:55 +0000
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Dear Members,

This tour has been slightly amended to satisfy one of our members who wants to bring some quests along. To keep the price down 25 people are needed.
We hope you will be interested and book as soon as possible.
Kind regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

Tour di Sorrento, Capri, Positano, Ravello e Amalfi
17, 18, 19 Ottobre 2018
Primo giorno 17/10/2018 Roma / Sorrento
Partenza alle ore 6:30 con bus full confort dal Metro Drive In (Piazzale Fonte degli Acilii). E alle ore 6.45 all’Eur Obelisco Marconi (lato Museo Pigorini). Arrivo

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Thu, 4 Oct 2018 11:22:00 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the document ELECTION/2019-2021/03 which due to an oversight was not dispatched together with the Newsbrief 106 as it should.
Best regards,

FFOA
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Thu, 4 Oct 2018 10:37:04 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the poster for a Charity Concert organized by WFP Alumni Network on the occasion of the 2018 World Food Day, at Chiesa Valdese of Rome, Piazza Cavour, 32, 18:00hrs.

Tickets, Eur 10 (ten) only, are available at the FFOA Desk. Your support will be gratefully appreciated.

FFOA
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Mon, 1 Oct 2018 09:48:56 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the above mentioned Newsbrief.

Best regards,

FFOA
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Fri, 28 Sep 2018 09:50:34 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find below 2 outings in October proposed by Paola.

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

LE VIE DEL TABACCO” e la Necropoli Etrusca di Castel D’Asso
Domenica 14 ottobre 2018
Vi proponiamo una delle più suggestive Necropoli Rupestri Etrusche dell’Etruria Meridionale Castel D’Asso e l’affascinante storia della Baronessa Hubner una grande donna ed imprenditrice che mise in piedi un’importante azienda dando lavoro a tante persone con la creazione di piantagioni di tabacco, e non solo, che dal primo dopoguerra e, fino agli anni Novanta, hanno interessato gran parte delle campagne viterbesi

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Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:21:46 +0000
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Dear friends,

It is with pleasure that we remind you of our useful and pleasant "Coffee Morning" gathering we organize once a month.

Hope to see you soon.

Thank you.

FFOA
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Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:55:53 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached a proposed new-year trip to Athens from 29 December to 1 January 2019 proposed by Laura. Deadline for booking is 10 October 2018. Should you be interested you can contact Laura via e-mail during the period 20 September to 2 October, not by phone since she is out of Italy (gone to Uzbekistan) with a group of FAO pensioners.

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Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:59:06 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the above-mentioned 48TH GA Provisional Report, Doc. No. FFOA/GA/2019/03.
Best regards,

FFOA
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Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:00:48 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached programme for a week end in December to Ferrara and Modena. Should you wish to speak to Laura, the organizer of this trip, please note that she will be in Uzbekistan from 20 September to 2 October 2018.

Shortly Laura will be announcing a year end trip to Greece from 30 December to 2 January.

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Wed, 5 Sep 2018 10:38:41 +0000
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Dear Members,
The FFOA is pleased to announce to members that Allianz has concluded agreements with 3 pharmacies in Rome to offer discounts and home delivery services of medicines to their homes:
i. Farmacia Santa Sabina, Viale Aventino 68, 00153 Roma; phone 06-5743623; 17% discount. They have their own App ready to go live in Sept. They will do home delivery for only 5 EUR.
ii. Farmacia VIII Colle, Dott.ssa Antonella Izzo, Via Paolo di Dono 35, 00142 Roma<https://maps.google.com/?q=Via+Paolo+di+Dono,+35,+00142+Roma&entry=gmail&source=g> (across from IFAD); phone<https://www.google.it/search?site=async/lcl_akp&q=farmacia+viii+colle+di+antonella+dott.ssa+izzo+phone&ludocid=6811534188242234697&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiv-o3NptvcAhXRIlAKHTS8DmUQ6BMwBnoECAEQPA> 06- 503 0678<https://www.google.it/search?tbm=lcl&ei=Lr9pW8GyEcnPwAL4vLuIDg&q=++Pharmacy+VIII+Colle&oq=++Pharmacy+VIII+Colle&gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i160k1.396631.402780.0.404353.22.19.0.0.0.0.173.2022.3j13.17.0....0...1c.1j2.64.psy-ab..19.3.423.6..35i39k1.141.i5qAzNJgoeg> (open to 20:00 hrs); 13% discount.
iii. Farmacia Martino, Via Giulio Aristide Sartorio 34,

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Tue, 4 Sep 2018 11:43:45 +0000
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We look forward to your participation.
Kind regards,

Alex Van Arkadie
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 2 Aug 2018 11:56:21 +0000
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Dear friends,

We are kindly reminding you that FFOA will be closed from Monday 6 August till Friday 31 August.
We will be open again Monday 3 September .

We will be waiting for you numerous to attend the usual "Coffee Morning"on Wednesday 12 September.

Wishing you a "Good Ferragosto".

FFOA
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Thu, 2 Aug 2018 09:54:20 +0000
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Dear friends,

We are kindly reminding you that FFOA will be closed from Monday 6 August till Friday 31 August. We will open again Monday 3 September . We are waiting you numerous for the usual "Coffee Morning" on Wednesday 12 September.

Have a Good Ferragosto.

FFOA
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Fri, 6 Jul 2018 12:22:46 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find below further trips organized by Paola [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for the period July, August and September. Also to be noted trips previously announced to Ponza during the months of July and August. We hope that you will all enjoy the summer.

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

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Wed, 4 Jul 2018 08:30:06 +0000
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Dear Members,
Pleasure to inform you that the deadline for booking was extended to 10 July 2018.

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

From: FFOA
Sent: martedì 26 giugno 2018 10:33
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FFOA RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: BUDAPEST, 25-28 OCTOBER 2018
Importance: High

Dear Members,

Please find attached an interesting trip to Budapest. The deadline for booking is very short but could be extended. Should you be interested please contact Laura as soon as possible.
Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:39:48 +0000
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Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:45:21 +0000
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Dear Members,
In attachment please find the above mentioned documents.

Best regards,

Gabriella Sborchia
FFOA Desk Assistant
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Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:32:38 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached an interesting trip to Budapest. The deadline for booking is very short but could be extended. Should you be interested please contact Laura as soon as possible.
Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

P.S. We may try to organize a get-together with the FAO staff working in Budapest

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Thu, 7 Jun 2018 15:43:42 +0000
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Dear Members,

Below please find Paola’s proposed trips for June including boat trips to Ponza during the months of June, July, August and September. We hope you will be able to enjoy some of the trips.
Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

I luoghi della “transumanza”: i tratturi e la montagna del Molise
Sabato 16 giugno
… qui, ogni anno si ripete l’antico e affascinante rito della transumanza e noi andremo alla scoperta dei luoghi molisani della transumanza, li vivremo immersi nella natura selvaggia, una natura che va oltre gli schemi convenzionali del turismo di massa.

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Tue, 5 Jun 2018 12:12:06 +0000
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Dear Members,

An interesting trip to Uzbekistan organized by Laura “Curiosando nel Mondo” for your consideration. Please note the deadline 30 June 2018 for booking.

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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Tue, 5 Jun 2018 09:28:03 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the programme for this summer to some of the most beautiful islands close to Rome and an autumn trip to Praga in September prepared by “Noi Girandolando” for your attention. Should you be interested please call Signora Marinella Cell. 3273140161 to arrange for a pick up point in Rome.

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Mon, 4 Jun 2018 10:49:53 +0000
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FFOA Members Spouses and Prospective Retirees
Monthly Coffee Morning
Wed. 06 June, 10:30-11:45
- Aventino-Room FAO Restaurant -

Special Guest: Edward Seidler
of the FFOA-ExCo AND Joint Advisory Committee on Medical Coverage (JAC-MC)

*/Promoted by the FFOA Social & Recreational Activity Group for Retirees of the U.N. RBAs
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*FFOA:ava: 04.06.2018
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Tue, 29 May 2018 08:43:03 +0000
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Dear Members,
I am happy to share info on this forthcoming, entertaining comedy by Alan Ayckbourn, Living Together, presented by The Rome Savoyards.
Please find more details attached and below.
Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 24 May 2018 10:10:54 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached a gentle reminder by Alan Prien, President of the FFOA.
Best regards,

FFOA
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Mon, 21 May 2018 10:38:14 +0000
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Der Members,

This message is for FFOA members who are also members of the United Nations
Federal Credit Union.
One of our members, Sino Tesfamariam, is standing for election.
I know him personally as a good hard worker with excellent experience in this area,
so attach his bio details below for your consideration. Please note that this is not an official FFOA endorsement, but simply brought to your attention for whatever consideration you may deem appropriate.

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Thu, 10 May 2018 13:17:04 +0000
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Dear Members,

Attached please find a proposal (by Laura) for an interesting trip to Albania from 30 June to 9 July 2018. DEADLINE for booking is 25 May.

Kind regards
Joan Smidt
FFOA Social Activities

Curiosando nel Mondo di Maioli Laura
PI 13895661000 - Rea AR 173242
Cell. 0039 339 7720747
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Thu, 10 May 2018 07:34:18 +0000
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PerPianoSolo

Stagione 2017/18

XVI Stagione

8° Concerto
Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonate n. 25 – 26 “Les Adieux “
n. 27 - 28

pianista
Enrico Camerini

Introduzione all’ascolto di
Claudio Cavallaro

Sabato 12 Maggio 2018
Ore 16

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

Biglietti disponibili presso il botteghino prima del concerto. Prenotazioni: 06 35453120[cid:image001.png@01D3E842.0EC98610] Enrico Camerini Pianist – [log in to unmask]
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Wed, 9 May 2018 10:29:07 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the corrigenda to the financial documents of our Association which supersede the ones sent on 13 April 2018 with the invitation to the General Assembly.
You are kindly requested to bring them with you at the General Assembly as, unfortunately, additional copies will not be available at the meeting.

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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:04:38 +0000
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Dear Members,

You are all invited.

Best regards,

FFOA
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Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:13:24 +0000
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Members, Spouses
and Prospective UN Retirees
Join us at the
*Monthly Coffee Morning
in the FAO Aventino Room
10:30-11:50 on Wed. 02 May.2018
(Guest Speakers: FAO-Staff-Coop.)

*/An initiative of the FFOA Recreation & Social Activity Group for ex-U.N. staff: FAO, ICCROM, IFAD, WFP, etc.
FFOA: ava. 29 April 2018
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Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:06:32 +0000
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Dear Members,

Below you will find Paola’s programme for the month of May. We hope that some of you will be able to enjoy some of these outings not too far from Rome.

Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Group
FFOA Executive Committee

Abbazia Collemaggio: lo stupore del Mondo, Celestino V e i Templari
Sabato 5 maggio
Finalmente, dopo quattro anni di lavori, torna visitabile la basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio, il simbolo dell'Aquila e del messaggio di riconciliazione di Celestino V. La Basilica è un vero gioiello risalente all’anno 1294, veramente imperdibile! Il 6 aprile di otto

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Tue, 24 Apr 2018 08:56:40 +0000
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Dear Members,
According to our Pension Fund website, Pensioners/Beneficiaries on the US Dollar track will receive a 2.2% cost-of-living adjustment to their pensions with effect from April 2018, so you should see it at the end of this month.

With generous regards.
Alan Prien, FFOA President.
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Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:36:09 +0000
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Dear Members
One of our FFOA members is directing this exciting play by Alan Ayckbourn - a thriller - which is being presented from April 24th to April 29th at Teatro San Genesio in Prati.
If interested, please contact Wonderwall Entertainment at: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or tel: 347.824.8661. Full information is given below:

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Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:14:32 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please ignore the message sent yesterday on the same subject. This is the correct version of the letter and documents:
“Dear Members:
As already mentioned, the Forty-Eighth Session of the General Assembly will take place this year on Wednesday, 30 May at 9.45 hours in the Green Room of FAO Headquarters. Do not miss this important event; do come to support your Association!
You will find attached the relevant documents except for Draft Report of the 47th Session of the General Assembly (FFOA/GA/2018/03) already mailed on 12 September 2017. You are kindly requested to bring your documents with

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Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:49:53 +0000
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Dear Members,
As already mentioned, the Forty-Eighth Session of the General Assembly will take place this year on Wednesday, 30 May at 9.45 hours in the Green Room of FAO Headquarters. Do not miss this important event; do come to support your Association!
You will find attached the relevant documents except for Draft Report of the 47th Session of the General Assembly (FFOA/GA/2018/03) already mailed on 12 September 2017. You are kindly requested to bring your documents with you, as additional sets cannot, unfortunately, be made available at the meeting.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as

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Wed, 11 Apr 2018 07:38:22 +0000
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Stagione 2017/18

XVI Stagione

7° Concerto
Omaggio a Claude Debussy
nel Centenario della morte

Suite Bergamasque – Children’s Corner

Frèdèric Chopin
Polacca op. 26 n. 1 – Berceuse – Ballata op. 47 – Scherzo op. 31

pianista
Enrico Camerini

Introduzione all’ascolto di
Claudio Cavallaro

Sabato 14 Aprile 2018
Ore 16

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

Biglietti disponibili presso il botteghino prima del concerto. Prenotazioni: 06 35453120[cid:image001.png@01D3D178.D0526DA0] Enrico Camerini Pianist – [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

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Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:23:07 +0000
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Dear Members,

In attachment please find the above mentioned documents.

Kind regards,

FFOA
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Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:44:53 +0000
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Dear Members,
According to our Pension Fund website, Pensioners/Beneficiaries living in Italy on the Euro track will receive a 2.2% cost-of-living adjustment to their pensions with effect from April 2018.

This is the first cost-of living increase since April 2013.

Our thanks go to Pino Pace and Giorgio Eberle for following up these matters with the ISTAT office.

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Fri, 6 Apr 2018 14:39:03 +0000
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Dear Members,
,
We are resending you the week-end in Città della Pieve and Panicle organized by Laura for informing you that the DEADLINE for booking has been postponed to 15 April 2018.

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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Fri, 6 Apr 2018 14:32:57 +0000
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Care Socie/Cari Soci,
Vi alleghiamo di nuovo la proposta di un fine settimana a Città della Pieve ed a Panicle organizzata da Laura e per dirvi che la data di scadenza per le prenotazioni è stata posticipata al 15 aprile 2018.
.
Cordiali saluti,
Joan Smidt
Gruppo Attività Sociali e Ricreative
Comitato Esecutivo FFOA

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Tue, 3 Apr 2018 11:08:04 +0000
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FFOA Members Spouses and Prospective Retirees
Come join us at our
Monthly Coffee Morning

(Guest Speaker: Mr. Sabatino Salvi, on FFOA's 'Before & After' Doc.
- a must for all Retirees and Dependents)

Wednesday 04 April, 10:30-11:45
Aventino Room - FAO Restaurant

*/Promoted by the FFOA Social & Recreational Activities Group for ex-U.N. staff in Rome
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Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:35:53 +0000
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FFOA Members, Spouses and Prospective Retirees
Come join us at our
Monthly Coffee Morning
Wednesday 04 April, 10:30-11:45
- Aventino-end of FAO Terrace -
*/Promoted by the FFOA Social & Recreational Activity Group for ex-U.N. staff
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Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:41:54 +0000
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Dear friends,

FFOA wishes you a very HAPPY EASTER and announces that the Office will be closed Friday 30 March 2018 and Monday 2nd April 2018.

Please take also note that the Bank will stay open on these days while the Post Office will be closed on Easter Monday.

Friday 20 March and Monday 2nd April are working days at FAO HQ.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:47:43 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached a proposed week end in Citta della Pieve and Panicle organized by Laura. Please note the deadline for booking, 10 April 2018.
We hope that you will have a nice Easter.
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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Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:01:09 +0000
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Dear Members,
If you are interested please note that the deadline for booking is 31 March 2018.
Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

GRAN TOUR della SICILIA

17 – 27 Maggio 2018

CATANIA – TAORMINA - le GOLE dell’ALCANTARA - l’ETNA

SIRACUSA – NOTO – RAGUSA - MODICA

PIAZZA ARMERINA - AGRIGENTO e la VALLE DEI TEMPLI

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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:48:51 +0000
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Dear Members,
If you are interested please note that the deadline for booking is 31 March 2018.
Best regards,
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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TOUR in NORVEGIA
Estensione facoltativa a STOCCOLMA ed HELSINKI e CROCIERA nel BALTICO attraversando l’ARCIPELAGO di 24.000 isole

12 luglio – 29 luglio 2018
un itinerario completo ed esclusivo,
un’esperienza indimenticabile !!
un’accurata selezione dei luoghi da non perdere
in una meravigliosa, sconfinata, suggestiva e selvaggia regione!

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Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:10:34 +0000
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Dear Members,

Pleasure to inform you that there are still few places available Should be interested please contact Laura (3397720747) as soon as possible.

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

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Fri, 2 Mar 2018 10:36:34 +0000
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Dear Members,
You are welcome to attend.
Best regards.

Alex Van Arkadie
Recreational and Social Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:43:22 +0000
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Dear Members,
The latest Chopinian style, mature and complex, musical bridge that leads to the great Brahms.
In the first part Brahms with his poetic, dreamy and introspective series of Pieces op. 118 and op. 119.
In the second part Chopin with the penultimate Nocturne and the Sonata no. 3 op 58, one of the great musical frescoes of Romanticism.

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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:45:08 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the detailed Programme related to the tour in Sicily from 17 to 27 May 2018, organized by Sandro Palombieri.
Kind regards.
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:46:42 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached the detailed Programme related to the "Tour in Norvegia".
Kind regards.
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:35:09 +0000
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Dear Members,

Below please find a proposal for a Tour to Sicily from 17 to 27 May 2018, organized by Sandro Palombieri (Tours Service Roma). To be noted that Euro 600 should be paid at the time of booking and the date for remaining payment is 27 April.
We hope that some of you will be interested in this trip which includes some of the most interesting parts of Sicily.
Kind regards.
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:21:15 +0000
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Dear Members,

Below please find an interesting “Tour in Norvegia” with the possibility of also visiting Stoccolma, Helsinki and an interesting “Crociera nel Baltico”. This is the perfect season to visit Scandinavia where you will find daylight practically 24 hours.
Kind regards.
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:39:28 +0000
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Dear Members,

Herewith an interesting trip to Scotland from 18 to 26 June visiting: Edimburg, Aberdeen, Aviemore/Loch Ness and Glasgow. As you can see this trip is proposed by Laura who like to take our members abroad.

Also please note the deadline for booking i.e. 31 March 2018.

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

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Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:05:40 +0000
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Dear Members,

This trip is confirmed but there are still some places available. Should you be interested please contact Laura as soon as possible.

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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Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:48:33 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached a week-end in Val D’Orcia, proposed by Laura .
Kind regards
Joan Smidt

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 loss, additional costs or damage of any kind suffered as a result of any use of the information, materials, services or

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Fri, 9 Feb 2018 09:34:03 +0000
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Dear Members,
Following the decision of the three Rome based Agencies to extend the contract of Allianz Worldwide Care (AWC) for the administration of the medical plans of the three Agencies for two years (2018 and 2019), there will be an adjustment in premiums to be paid by staff and retirees. The increase in premiums to be paid by staff of WFP and IFAD will be approximately 4.4% on both the Euro and US Dollar plans (the original increase was to have been 7.5% but has been reduced to 4.4% by using funds in the profit sharing account). Retirees' contributions

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Thu, 8 Feb 2018 14:19:44 +0000
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Dear Members,

Attached please find a programme for a tour to Friuli from 26 to 31 May 2018. We have been informed by Laura (the organizer of this tour) that bookings should be made as soon as possible since apparently hotels in the area will not keep bookings for more than a few days. Should you be interested please contact Laura as soon as possible for final dates.

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Fri, 2 Feb 2018 09:39:39 +0000
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Dear Members,
for the next concert, Maestro Camerini will perform a programme dedicated to a particular musical form: Fantasia.

We will listen to 2 of the most important piano compositions of the 19th century: Schumann's Fantasia, with the rarely performed alternative finale, and Schubert's "Wandererfantasie".

Schumann carries us away into his fantastic world and frees his creative inspiration, making the listener experience the most intense passions and the most rarefied contemplation.

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Fri, 2 Feb 2018 08:48:52 +0000
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Members, Spouses &
Prospective UN Retirees

Join us at the
*Monthly Coffee Morning
in the FAO Aventino Room

10:30-11:50 on Wed. 07 Feb.2018
(with Guest Invitees from Allianz Cons.Staff)

*/An initiative of the FFOA Social Activity Group for ex-U.N. staff of FAO, ICCROM, IFAD, WFP, etc.
FFOA:ava. 30Jan.2018

You are Welcome to attend.

Best regards,

Alex Van Arkadie

Social and Recreational Activities Group

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Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:31:03 +0000
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Dear Members,

Two more trips proposed for the month of February by Paola for your information.

Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committe

Montefiascone e Marta
Domenica 4 febbraio

Visita alla Rocca dei Papi alla magnifica Basilica di Samn Flaviano.

Montefiascone, interessante borgo medievale sorto su uno dei crateri vulcanici che circondano il Lago di Bolsena. Proprio da questo Borgo nei pressi della Rocca dei Papi si può godere di una delle più belle angolazioni sul lago e delle due splendide Isole Bisentina e Martana. La Rocca fu edificata nella seconda metà del 200 e

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Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:22:00 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached this vast programme of various trips for the first months of 2018 proposed by “Girandolando”. As usual please contact the Agency for pick-up points in Rome, Marinella 3273140161, Anita 3395209422<tel:(339)%20520-9422>.
Also please note that the trip on the Transiberiana d’Abruzzo and the trip to Praga should be booked as soon as possible.
We hope you will take advantage of some of these interesting outings.
Kind regards.

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Fri, 19 Jan 2018 11:57:35 +0000
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Dear Members,

Some of you may wish to enjoy this theatre production (in English) of Sheridan’s play “The Rivals” taking place at Theatre San Genesio in Rome in January and February. Details in the flyer below.

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

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Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:28:45 +0000
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Dear Members,
We wish to remind you that there are still a few places available.
Kind regards.

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:34:30 +0000
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One of our members has drawn my attention to the Tropical Agriculture Association (TAA) which, though based in the UK, has a broad membership concerned with the role of agriculture for sustainable development throughout the world. Briefly, TAA brings together people and organisations from developed and less-developed countries to enable them to contribute to agricultural policy, development, research, education and skills in support of equitable and sustainable agriculture and natural resources management. TAA has five regional branches in the UK and other branches in the Caribbean, India, Pacific region, Thailand and Zambia/Southern Africa, all of which organize regular meetings and 

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Tue, 9 Jan 2018 11:42:00 +0000
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Dear Members,

Happy New Year to all of you!

The programme chosen by Maestro Camerini for the January concert, as it often happens, is characterized by a great variety of emotional gamuts, but with a guiding thread ... the Prelude!

In the first part we will listen to the complete series of Preludes op. 28 by Chopin, small miniatures able to arouse the most lively and contrasting emotions.
In the second part, the romantic Preludes by Rachmaninov and the "New World" of the Preludes by Gershwin, not so distant from the poetics of European culture.

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Mon, 8 Jan 2018 10:02:18 +0000
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Dear Member,
You are welcome to attend.
Best regards.

Alex Van Arkadie
Social Support and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Mon, 8 Jan 2018 08:59:11 +0000
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Dear Member of the FFOA,
Attached hereunder is the most recent newsletter from our Pension Fund. The most important aspect is that our investments have done very well this past year.
We send this to all of our membership for whom we have email addresses, even though some of you might receive it if the PF itself has your up-to-date contact.
Presumably there is no harm if you receive it twice.
Allow me to wish you all good health in 2018.
Alan Prien
President
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Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:13:25 +0000
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DEAR MEMBERS,

THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FFOA OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FROM 23 DECEMBER 2017

THROUGH 7 JANUARY 2018.

OFFICE WILL RE-OPEN ON 8 JANUARY 2018.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

FFOA

P.S. FAO WILL BE CLOSED FROM 23.12.2017 TO 1st JANUARY 2018
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Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:03:52 +0000
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Rome, 21 December 2017

Dear Members,

Amazing as it may seem, another year has come and gone. We want to remind you that your annual membership in FFOA is about to expire.

During the past year, your membership and participation has helped the Association:

* Maintain our office that is open 5 days a week from 9:30 to 13:00 hours, with a "Duty Officer" from your Executive Committee in attendance from 10:00-12:00;
* Protect your interests and follow up on all queries and concerns with the medical insurance provider, Alliance Worldwide Care. The transition from the previous partner was not

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Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:51:06 +0000
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Dear Members,

With these announcements we are well into 2018. We hope you will be able to consider these interesting trips here in Italy. Please note the dates for booking, which are quite early, but apparently necessary in order to get good hotels.

With this last note from the Social Activities Group we wish all our Members and our Travelers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:12:22 +0000
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Dear Members,

Before we turn around it will be year 2018. You may wish to consider the following outings proposed by Paola [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> whom many of you already know.

I wish to take this opportunity to wish all our members availing themself of all our outings and all our membership a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Mon, 18 Dec 2017 11:22:03 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are pleased to send you the dates of our monthly “COFFEE MORNING” appointments for 2018 for your information and notation in your calendars.

These COFFEE MORNING appointments are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the AVENTINO Room – 8th floor at 10:30.

10 January
07 February
07 March
04 April
02 May
06 June
04 July
05 September
03 October
07 November
05 December

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Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:53:21 +0000
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Dear Members,
We were requested by the Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants - FAFICS to circulate the attached job description related to functions of FAFICS Secretary (a volunteer and unpaid position) among our members. If you are interested please forward your CV with applications, not later than 16 February 2018, to the President
( [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ) with a copy to the FAFICS Secretariat ( [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ).

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Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:39:14 +0000
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Dear Members,
We have received the following offer which we are happy to pass on to you. If this interests you, please contact Seafood Planet directly.
Quote:
Dear Members of the FFOA Executive Committee,

Our Company, Seafood Planet Ltd, has for 20 years supplied the Commissary with “Top Quality” products under the “ORION” brand as follows:

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Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:11:38 +0000
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Dear Members,
This message has been forwarded to the FFOA for information. You may wish to visit “Associazione-Loic Francis-Lee” Bazardi Natale in Capena next Sunday 17 December 2017. Free Entrance.

Kind regards
FFOA

Da: Associazione Loic Francis-Lee [mailto:[log in to unmask]]

INVITO - Domenica 17 DICEMBRE 2017

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Fri, 8 Dec 2017 10:51:30 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached an interesting week-end to Napoli. Should you be interested please book as soon as possible as hotels needs to be booked much in advance.

Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Social and Recrational 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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Fri, 8 Dec 2017 10:03:32 +0000
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Dear Members,

Regarding the above mentioned trips sent to you on 24 November, please note that there are still a few places available. The option to book for Malta and Napoli (sent out earlier) has been extended until 15 December.

Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Council

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Tue, 5 Dec 2017 10:09:26 +0000
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Dear Members,
No coffee morning will be held this coming Wednesday (tomorrow 6 December) due to our forthcoming Year End Party on 13 December.

Best regards.

FFOA Desk
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Mon, 4 Dec 2017 14:14:25 +0000
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Dear Members,
You are welcome to attend.

Kind regards.

Alan Prien
President
FFOA Executive Committee
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Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:45:11 +0000
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Dear Members,
The attached sheet has been forwarded to the FFOA for information. You may wish to visit the UNWG Bazar in the FAO Premises , Atrium, tomorrow Thursday 30 November, 10:00 - 16:00.
You are welcome to attend.
Best regards,

FFOA
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Fri, 24 Nov 2017 12:07:52 +0000
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Dear Members,
This message is being re-sent as something went wrong with the attachments regarding Salonicco. The remaining information, Programma di viaggio Salonicco and Malta are fine.

Best regards,

FFOA
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Fri, 24 Nov 2017 11:39:03 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached 2 proposed trips by Laura, Curiosando.eu , for next year to Malta and Salonicco (Greece). In particular note the deadlines for booking Malta 30 November and Salonicco 10 December.

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

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Fri, 24 Nov 2017 10:41:09 +0000
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Dear Members,

This is to inform you that the cultural Association Arts in English is presenting its version of MY FAIR LADY, called PYGMALIAN, The Musical, in

TEATRO IN PORTICO
Circonvalazione Ostiense 195

At
21hrs on FRIDAY 8 December
17hrs on SATURDAY 9 December
21hrs on SATURDAY 9 December
17Hrs on SUNDAY 10 December

Bookings should be made in advance to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or alternatively to Jayne Solesbury at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or cell. 3316438266 in which case she can bring your ticket vouchers to FAO, in the Polish Bar.

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Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:07:07 +0000
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Dear Members,

Maestro Camerini, for this concert, proposes a strong contrasts Program.
In the first part, the delicate poetical and introspective Schubert's world with some of the Musical Moments and Sonata D. 784.
In the second part, the extrovert and kaleidoscopic Schumann's world of Symphonic Studies in which the composer uses the piano as if it was an orchestra.

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Thu, 23 Nov 2017 11:02:52 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the FFOA Newsbrief No. 103.
Happy Reading.

FFOA Desk
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Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:52:09 +0000
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Dear Members,
You may be interested in these trips, organized by Paola Scacciavillani (Infoacanto), to “I Mercatini di Natale” during the month of December.

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

Arezzo: I mercatini del Natale Tirolese
Domenica 3 dicembre
Arezzo, magnifica città toscana ma, questa volta vi proponiamo una gita particolarmente dedicata allo shopping natalizio tra i 500 espositori della Fiera Antiquaria dove troveremo di tutto…non solo antiquariato ma anche un intero villaggio tirolese! Trascorreremo la nostra giornata liberamente in giro per la città tra i banchi del mercato ed i convenientissimi negozi di

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Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:50:06 +0000
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Dear Members,

Attached please find “Passeggiate di Novembre and Dicembre a Roma” In case you are interested please call the cell number at the bottom of the page and also enquire about the cost of the visits.

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

Curiosando nel Mondo di Maioli Laura

Cell. 0039 339 7720747

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Fri, 3 Nov 2017 09:55:35 +0000
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Dear Members,
Pleasure of announcing the 2nd Concert Per PianoSolo of Maestro Camerini with Mozart and Chopin.
Saturday 11 November, always at the Baldini Hall, at 16:00Hrs.
Please find attached the poster of the concert.
Best Regards.

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:54:03 +0000
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Care Socie/Cari Soci,

The World Food Program-Italia (PAM-Italia) and the Rotary Club Rome International (RCRI -the Rotary Club for the English speaking community in Rome) welcome you to their first major fundraising event of the year to launch the partnership between WFP-Italia and RCRI to feed and bring to school 2,000 children that are part of WFP-Italia School Meals Programme in Sri Lanka. The evening includes a three-course buffet dinner, open wine-bar, art exhibition, jewellery show by Schaffrath with the participation of Heads of Mission, live piano music, dance performance sponsored by the Embassy of Sri Lanka, silent auction and

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Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:33:23 +0000
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Dear Members,

The World Food Program-Italia (WFP-Italia) and the Rotary Club Rome International (RCRI -the Rotary Club for the English speaking community in Rome) welcome you to their first major fundraising event of the year to launch the partnership between WFP-Italia and RCRI to feed and bring to school 2,000 children that are part of WFP-Italia School Meals Programme in Sri Lanka. The evening includes a three-course buffet dinner, open wine-bar, art exhibition, jewellery show by Schaffrath with the participation of Heads of Mission, live piano music, dance performance sponsored by the Embassy of Sri Lanka, silent auction and great

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Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:10:11 +0000
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Care Socie/ Cari Soci,
come al solito, vi aspettiamo numerose e numerosi.

Alex Van Arkadie
Gruppo Attività Sociali e Ricreative
FFOA Comitato Esecutivo
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Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:53:02 +0000
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Dear Members,
As usual you are welcome to attend.
Best regards,

Alex Van Arkadie
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Wed, 18 Oct 2017 11:44:21 +0000
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Dear Members,
Next week, there will be performances - in English - of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece,
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST
given by the Rome Savoyards/Plays in Rome Group.

Tuesday 24th - Friday 27th at 20.30; plus Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th at 17.30. If you are interested please contact the "Teatro San Genesio, via Podgora 1 (near Viale Mazzini, nearest metro stop Lepanto), Tel 3478248661

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Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:16:16 +0000
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Dear Members,

Giampiero has been performing Gym lessons in FAO for over 25 years organized by the FAO Staff Coop.

He would now like to offer stretching lessons also to FFOA members and spouses.

Should you be interested in this new activity please inform Giampiero (Cell No. 339 779 3250) regarding payment and any further information, if needed.

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Fri, 13 Oct 2017 09:40:41 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find below a list of outings proposed by Paola for this Autumn. In particular note the new date for to the visit to “il Castello di Balthus”.
Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Recreational and Social Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

NUOVA DATA per la Visita al Castello di Balthus: un percorso esoterico attraverso le sue stanze!

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Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:31:30 +0000
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Dear Members,

On the occasion of the celebration of the World Food Day, Monday 16 October 2017, pensioners are kindly asked to not come to the premises in order to collaborate with heightened security. No visits will be allowed.

Thank you for your attention to the matter and collaboration.
FFOA
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Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:47:06 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are pleased to circulate an update to matters emanating from the 2017 session of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board.

Best regards,

Alan Prien

President of the FFOA
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Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:20:47 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are pleased to circulate an update to matters emanating from the 2017 session of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board.

Best regards,

Alan Prien

President of the FFOA
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Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:16:15 +0000
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Dear Members,

We are pleased to circulate an update to matters emanating from the 2017 session of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board.

Best regards,

Alan Prien

President of the FFOA
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Fri, 6 Oct 2017 13:07:11 +0000
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Dear Members,

We have the pleasure of informing you that the AN Italian Chapter is organizing a charity concert in Rome in occasion of the World Food Day.

The concert, performed by "Diletto" Choir and orchestra, will take place in the Valdese Church Rome on Sunday 15 October at 6 pm. Please note that there is an underground garage in the immediate vicinity (at the piazza).

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Wed, 4 Oct 2017 11:00:08 +0000
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Dear Members,

Should you wish to go on this day-trip to Amelia and Narni, please contact Laura directly to book and pay for the trip.

Kind regards
Joan Smidt etc.

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Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:49:48 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find attached Laura’s proposal for “Passegiate Romane” during October and November. To be noted that booking should be made by sending an e-mail message to Laura at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or by calling Laura at her cell phone no. 339 7720 747. Payment should be effected 6 days prior to the event at the FFOA Desk leaving your name and cell. number. Also note that at least 6 people are needed in order for the event to take place.

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Tue, 26 Sep 2017 08:34:46 +0000
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Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:55:52 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find below Paola’s programme for the month of October 2017.
Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

Intera giornata alla Reggia di Caserta e nei suoi magnifici giardini
Domenica 1 ottobre
Trascorreremo un intera giornata alla Reggia di Caserta visitando gli appartamenti reali, passeggiando a piedi, con la navetta, con il calesse o con la bicicletta (che possiamo affittare sul posto) per il bellissimo parco della Reggia. Potremmo pranzare con un pic nic (praparato a cura di ogni partecipante) oppure allo snack bar del parco o nei punti ristoro nei dintorni. Vi

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Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:15:11 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the above-mentioned 47TH GA Provisional Report, Doc. No. FFOA/GA/2018/03.
Best regards,

FFOA
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Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:38:28 +0000
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Dear Members,

Signora Laura, Curiosando,that many of you may already know, has proposed this interesting trip to one of the most beautiful cities in Scandinavia. Read carefully the programme and in particular note the deadline for booking which is 9 OCTOBER.
Already in early December in the North you will find a beautiful and special Christmas atmosphere. Laura is available for any questions that you may have regarding this trip. She can be contacted on her cell. phone and only via e-mail from 23 September to 1 October as she is out of Rome.

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Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:35:08 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find enclosed some interesting trips for September proposed by Agenzia Girandolando. I have been informed that the trip to Ponza from 15 to 17 September is almost fully booked. Therefore, should you be interested please contact Marinella, Anita or Serena as soon as possible.

Kind regards
Joan Smidt
FFOA Executive Committee
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Mon, 4 Sep 2017 09:41:43 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please do not forget our Coffee Morning on Wednesday 6 September 2017.

Best regards,

Alex Van Arkadie
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 27 Jul 2017 10:59:06 +0000
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Dear Members,

As already announced in the Newsbrief 102, the FFOA Office will be closed from Monday 31st July through Friday 1st September 2017 for the usual summer holiday. It will reopen on Monday 4th September.

We take this opportunity to remind you about our Coffee Morning meeting which will take place on Wednesday 6th September, as per the attached sheet. As usual you are all welcome.

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Fri, 21 Jul 2017 13:46:52 +0000
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Dear Members,

As internet users, we have to be continuously mindful of our accounts, emails and browsing activities and be on the alert for suspicious links or sites. During peak holiday periods, we should be particularly careful.

When users feel overly secure they are more likely to open an unfamiliar email, enter their personal details (e.g. full name, email addresses, password), or click on sites carelessly.

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Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:44:32 +0000
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Dear Members,

Below please find trips scheduled for August and beginning of September 2017 Also note, the various trips to Ponza, already announced, for your information. Happy holidays to all our members.

Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee Group
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Thu, 6 Jul 2017 09:09:33 +0000
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Dear Members,
Attached please find the Newsbrief 102.
Happy reading and happy vacations.

FFOA
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Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:27:43 +0000
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Dear Members,
Should you be interested in our visits for July, please contact the Agency, Grandolando, directly to obtain information regarding pick up points in Rome and how to effect payments.

Best regards,

Joan Smidt
Soial and Recreational Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:21:27 +0000
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Care Socie/Cari Soci,,
Se siete interessate/I ai nostri viaggi di luglio, per favore contattate direttamente l’Agenzia Girandolando, per ottenere le informazioni relative ai punti di raccolta a Roma ed a come efettuare i pagamenti.

Cordiali saluti,

Joan Smidt
Gruppo Attivita Sociali e Ricreative
Comitato Esecutivo FFOA

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Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:12:06 +0000
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Dear Members,
Should you be interested in our visits for July, please contact the Agency, Grandolando, directly to obtain information regarding pick up points in Rome and how to effect payments.

Best regards,

Joan Smidt
Soial and Recreational Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:32:14 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please note that due to the event of the FAO Conference, NO Access to Retirees into FAO Premises is allowed from 3 to 7 July 2017 inclusive.

For the above reason the Coffee Morning on 5 July is being cancelled.

Kind regards.

FFOA
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Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:09:46 +0000
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Dear Members,

Most of you have probably already organized your summer holidays. Therefore we are already into Autumn with this interesting tour in Friuli, which will start at “la stazione di Mestre”. This means that you will have to organize the train trip to Mestre yourself. We have been told that the earlier you book the more you save on the train ticket. Also the best hotels have to be booked as early as possible.

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Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:14:14 +0000
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Dear Members,
We are pleased to inform you that starting from 21 June 2017 and subsequently every 1st Wednesday of the month, Members will have the opportunity to take advantage of the legal service provided by the Studio Bonanno as per the attached document.

Best regards,

Marco Breschi
General Secretary
FFOA
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Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:58:52 +0000
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Dear Members,
Please find attached the new proposals by Paola Scacciavillani for July. For booking please contact Paola via e-mail : [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or via sms 3395467212.
Best regards.

Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee

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Thu, 8 Jun 2017 12:54:42 +0000
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Dear Members,
There are still a few places left. We have been informed that this trip is suitable for people at all ages. The trip to the “Monastero situate a 2300 m” can be avoided, if necessary.

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

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Wed, 7 Jun 2017 09:29:51 +0000
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Dear Members,
Due to an unexpected technical problem, the on-line links of the GA Recordings are temporary unavailable. We will get back to you soonest.
Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

Best regards,

FFOA Front Desk
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Tue, 6 Jun 2017 10:18:59 +0000
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Dear members,
Please find attached an important message from Mr Vladimir YOSSIFOV, Chair of the UN Joint Staff Pension Board.
With best regards,

Marco Breschi
General Secretary
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Tue, 6 Jun 2017 08:59:43 +0000
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Dear Members,
Should you wish to view the recording of the 47th General Assembly, it is now available "on-line" in the following Dropbox folders:
PART1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/66hfs3cdh1gu2sz/Part1.mp4?dl=0
PART2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ga653mvgdpupuf/Part2.mp4?dl=0
You will be able to either view or download two separate video files (mp4 format/size of each file is approx. 500MB).
Should you have problems in downloading or viewing the videos remotely, the recordings are also available at the FFOA Front Desk, Room E005 (FAO HQs).
Best regards,
FFOA
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Mon, 5 Jun 2017 09:32:14 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please take note that the Coffee Morning foreseen for Wednesday 7th of June has been cancelled.
The next will take place on 5th of July. We hope to see you in many.

Best regards,

Alex Van Arkadie
Social and Recreational Activities Group
FFOA Executive Committee
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Fri, 2 Jun 2017 07:54:32 +0000
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Dear Members,
For your information please note the change in dates for the trip below. 16 and 17 June instead of 17 and 18 June.

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

Mini vacanza sull’Isola di Ventotene e S. Stefano 16 e 17 giugno
Una mini vacanza su due piccolissime isole che nascondono paesaggi suggestivi, interessantissime testimonianze storico-artistiche e, soprattutto, riescono a donare una pace ed un’armonia ormai dimenticate.
PRIMO GIORNO: raggiungeremo l’imbarco a Formia con il pullman, partenza dal Metro Drive In, piazzale Fonte degli Acilii alle ore 7.30 e dall’Eur, Obelisco Marconi (lato

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Fri, 26 May 2017 10:39:40 +0000
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Dear Members,

Please find below further details on the trip to Ponza. Booking and advance payment should be made as soon as possible as the rooms available are not many.

Paola can be reached at [log in to unmask]<http:[log in to unmask]> Cell: 339 546 7212 Home tel. 06/89170716

Kind regards
Joan Smidt
Social and Recreational Group
FFOA Executive Committee

Mini vacanze a PONZA con soggiorno in uno tra gli hotel più belli dell’isola
Il programma prevede la partenza il martedì mattina (ore 6 circa) in mini bus da Roma Eur/Casalpalocco fino all’imbarco e ritorno giovedì sera (ore 21.30 circa); viaggio in nave veloce per Ponza

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Thu, 25 May 2017 11:54:53 +0000
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Dear Members,
There are still a few empty places available for these two interesting trips to Scotland and Armenia. If you are interested please book by calling Laura, cell. 3397720747.

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

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Tue, 23 May 2017 12:07:05 +0000
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Dear Members,
Attached please find a gentle reminder by FFOA President, Alan Prien as well as the information on the IFAD shuttle bus for those Members who want use Public Transports (Metro).

Best regards.

FFOA
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