tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289996.post-1110642314591390482005-03-12T09:44:00.000-06:002005-03-12T09:45:14.596-06:00SPONSOR: The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)<br />WHEN: Wednesday evening, April 13, 2005<br />6:00 PM Reception &amp; Silent Auction<br />7:00 PM Dinner<br />WHERE: The Waldorf-Astoria<br />301 Park Avenue<br />New York, NY<br />Contact: Elissa Ruffino at 202/939-3106 or <a href="mailto:elissa@niaf.org">elissa@niaf.org</a><br /><br />The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will host its annual East Coast Gala, on April 13 in New York City, to benefit the NIAF Scholarship and Education Programs.<br />NIAF will salute the following prominent industry leaders for their outstanding leadership in medicine, business, and entertainment.<br />· Dr. Michael Brescia, executive medical director, Calvary Hospital, will receive the NIAF Special Achievement Award for Humanitarian Service<br />· Joseph Moglia, CEO, Ameritrade Holding Corporation, will receive the NIAF Special Achievement Award in Business<br />· Stanley Tucci, award-winning actor, will receive the NIAF Special Achievement Award in Entertainment<br /><br />The gala is chaired by Frank Petrilli, NIAF board member and retired CEO of TD Waterhouse USA. Emmy Award-winning actress Susan Lucci will present a NIAF scholarship to a young Italian American during the gala. CNBC's Maria Bartiromo and Ron Insana are some of the prominent Italian Americans attending the gala.<br /><br />Dinner tickets start at $300 per person. Attire: Business. To purchase, contact, Bonni Cellini at 202/939-3114 or bonni@niaf.org. You can also register on line at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.niaf.org">www.niaf.org</a><br />The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC and dedicated to preserving the heritage of Italian Americans. Learn more about our programs and events by visiting <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.niaf.org">www.niaf.org</a>thedomnoreply@blogger.com