Commissione Giovani-USA (CG-USA) will hold its national conference in Miami, FL March 4-6, 2011. The main goals of the conference are to unite the voices of the Italian-American and Italian youth (ages 18-35) living in the United States as well as to provide a forum for their ideas and actions, continuing CG-USA’s work to make positive contributions to the Italian-American/Italian community.

As 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification, CG-USA will carry the theme of unity and celebrate the milestone throughout the conference. Strengthening the bond amongst the youth and furthering CG-USA’s work through events and meetings, the conference will bring together some of the USA’s most passionate and dedicated youth. In addition, the CG-USA conference will promote the Italian language and culture and also highlight the Italian-American/Italian community in Miami.

A national organization funded by donations, CG-USA is dedicated to unifying and strengthening the young Italian/Italian-American community; to promoting the Italian language and culture; and to being a resource for the community. CG-USA is responsible for the coordination of communication amongst the 11 official national branches and CG-USA affiliates.

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La conferenza nazionale di Commissione Giovani-USA (CG-USA) avra` luogo a Miami il 4- 6 marzo, 2011. Lo scopo principale della conferenza è di unire le voce dei giovani italiani ed italo-americani (18-35 anni) che vivono negli Stati Uniti e di dare uno spazio per le loro idee ed azioni, così continuando il lavoro di Commissione Giovani per contribuire alla nostra comunità.

Cogliendo quest’occasione d’unità durante un anno così simbolico per l’Italia, CG-USA celebrerà durante la sua conferenza il 150o dell’Unità d’Italia. Un fine settimana pieno di riunioni per lavorare ed eventi per conoscerci; l’incontro di questi due giorni servirà anche a promuovere la lingua e la cultura italiana – uno dei tre obiettivi della CG-USA. Inoltre, la conferenza di CG-USA metterà in rilievo la comunità italiana a Miami, una comunità vivace, dinamica, ed accogliente.
CG-USA, un' organizzazione nazionale auto-finanziata e composta da italiani ed italo- americani dai 18 ai 35 anni che vivono negli Stati Uniti, si dedica ad unire e fortificare la comunità dei giovani, ad essere una risorsa per i giovani e la comunità italiana ed a promuovere la lingua e la cultura italiana. CG-USA è responsabile per coordinare la comunicazione tra i settori e le filiali della CG-USA.

2011 NATIONAL CONFERENCE :: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS* :: Celebrating 150 Years of Italian Unification

2011 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
:: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS* ::
Celebrating 150 Years of Italian Unification

THURSDAY . MARCH 3.2011

Participants’ Arrivals

6:00pm-8:00pm :: Welcome Reception
Hotel Lounge

FRIDAY . MARCH 4.2011

8:45am :: Check-in

9:00am-9:20am :: Opening Welcoming Remarks
CG-USA President, Maria Luisa Bello
USA National Anthem
Italian National Anthem

9:30am-12:00pm :: Distinguished Expert Speakers on the Following Topics…
Includes time for presentations and Question & Answer
• Community-Building & Event Planning
• Language & Culture
• PR/Marketing
• Fundraising
• Philanthropy/Charity Work

12:15pm-1:15pm :: Lunch

1:30pm-2:45pm :: CG-USA National Philanthropic/Charity Month Kick-Off
The Importance of Raising Awareness, Giving Back, & Staying Connected

2:55pm-3:55pm :: Team-building Exercises

4:00pm-5:00pm :: An Hour with Candidates for 2011 CG-USA Executive Board
Statements, Question & Answer

5:00pm :: Adjourn

5:30pm-7:30 :: Reception

9:00 :: Dinner


SATURDAY . MARCH 5.2011

9:00am-9:15am :: Opening Welcoming Remarks
CG-USA President, Maria Luisa Bello

9:15am-9:45am :: Team-building Exercises

9:55am-11:55am :: Committee Workshops I

12:00pm-1:00pm :: Lunch

1:15pm-3:15pm :: Committee Workshops II

3:15pm-3:30pm :: Break

3:30pm-4:00pm :: 2011 CG-USA Executive Board Election
Voting & Announcement of Results

4:00pm-5:00pm :: Concluding Remarks

5:00pm :: Adjourn

5:30pm-7:30pm :: Reception

9:30pm :: Dinner

*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.