SIAB ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF
The Maryland Italian Festival
SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 1, 2023
The Equestrian Center – 608 N Tollgate Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
The Largest Italian Festival in Maryland comes to Harford County with Live National Entertainment, Carnival Rides & Midway, Wine/Beer/Liquor Piazza, Italian Food & Retail Vendors, Cooking & Wine Demos, Bocce Tournament and so much more!
Mission & Purpose
We believe the bonds of our heritage bring us together to be a part of something bigger than ourselves as individuals for the common cause of promoting Italian culture and raising money for other 501c3 organizations in Maryland. Our charitable giving focuses on the areas of education, family and child services, mental health, and addiction. Our reach has grown since 2013, and we believe we can touch countless more people with our increased charity work. YOU can become an important part of the mission we started!
The Society of Italian American Businessmen is a 501c3 charitable organization. Tax ID#: 46-2965362.
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Today’s #MemberMonday focuses on the one, the only, Martin Cifone. He was born in Southwest Philadelphia, PA in an Italian Community. Then Martin moved to Yeadon, PA when he was 5. From there he moved to Harrisburg, PA and at 18, got married and moved to Maryland in 1988. Martin has been in Harford County since 1999. Martin works at HPS Management in HdG as a VP of Community Operations and has
been with them since 2016.
All 4 of Martin’s grandparents are full Italian coming to the USA from Abruzzo region of Italy in the late 1890’s and early 1900’s. His grandfather on his father’s side was a baker and owned a pizza shop in Philly while my grandfather (Crudeli) on his mother’s side owned a tailor shop in Philly. Both Martin’s father and his sister worked for the navy in the Aviation Supply department, while his mother worked in a local library and in the church’s daycare.
Martin’s father was a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus which inspired him to join SIAB and carry on the tradition of giving back to the community alongside my Italian Brothers! Martin has fond memories of attending mass at the Italian Church in Philly weekly, then getting together with his cousins, aunts, and uncles for the traditional Sunday dinner. The closeness of family while growing up is an important tradition to pass along to the next generation. It is truly a tradition that shouldn’t die. Anytime Martin can get together with his cousins it feels like they were never separated for long.
SIAB offers the opportunity for Martin to enjoy the same brotherhood his dad experienced in the Knights of Columbus. Many of the SIAB members had similar childhood experiences so getting involved in our community and helping other people comes very naturally. Martin enjoys working at the Linguini and Crab event and participating in other SIAB events.
Martin enjoys spending time with my family and friends. That includes attending his grandchildren’s games and competitions. His family still carries on the tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. He loves the celebration with family and friends while making Italian treats for friends and work associates. Martin’s passion is collecting coins and other memorabilia.
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THANK YOU to @liberatoresbelair, @libsgrill, @thelocalharco, Enotria Restaurant & Grill, and Di Pasquale’s Marketplace for being this year’s Food Sponsors for our Golf Outing.
Come out and see what they’ve provided for this SOLD OUT event.
If you want to sponsor just like they did go to thesiab.org and click on EVENTS. Then click on SIAB 7th ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTING.
We can’t wait to see you all on the green! ⛳️
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Salute-Tutti
Today is National Donut Day and no one can beat a good homemade Zeppole like Nonna used to make.
Make sure to pay homage to your Italian roots and find a good Zeppole. "They are made from pate choux dough, the same one used for cream puffs and eclairs, made from cooking water/milk with butter and flour and then beating in eggs. The dough is then fried. The little balls cook up golden, crisp and really tender."
That is different from their donut counterpart; however, just as tasty!
We bet you’ll be able to find some at The Maryland Italian Festival !
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Buon appetito!!
With today being Intergenerational Day it is now surprise that it gets some of us a little teary eyed. As you’ve heard from many of of #MemberMonday posts FAMILY has been huge for many of our members.
Many of us grew up in very intergenerational families. We spent our summers crabbing and fishing. Then going home to a full house of men and women working to make a delicious feast out of our bounty.
Where do you think the Linguine and Crab Feast originated?
Our intergenerational families are also where we learned to give back to our communities. This has been deeply rooted in many of our members stories in various ways. We are just so grateful to be able to come together today as a big SIAB family and take care of Harford County!
So make sure you come out and see us at the The Maryland Italian Festival !
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This week’s #MemberMonday focuses on our SIAB brother, Frank X. Avena.
Frank’s father was born in America while his parents were in the United States on vacation from Craco, Italy which is a southern region in Basilicata, Italy. His dad served in WWII and later met Frank’s mother in Brooklyn, NY. Frank’s mother’s father came over on the ship Noorland headed to Ellis Island in 1900. His family along with Frank’s grandmother’s family hailed from San Stefano, Italy, which is in the Abruzzo Region.
Frank was one of 7 siblings. He has only 2 younger sisters with us. Frank has one daughter, Asia, and a granddaughter, Zeppelin.
Since joining Frank has been a sponsor for the gala as well as the golf tournament. He is currently soliciting for sponsors for the Maryland Italian Festival as well.
Frank wants to help continue expanding the SIAB membership, while raising money for our charities and getting involved in sponsoring more events.
Have you heard of @JarrettsvilleFurniture ?
Well, if you haven’t we recommend you check it out and stop in to say hi to Frank. He is the majority owner of Jarrettsville Furniture. Frank is also the owner of Avena Contracting LLC, which performs commercial construction in 9 states.
We can bet that you will see Frank on the green this June at our annual Golf Outing since he is an avid golfer with a handi-cap of 7. He enjoys firearms, gambling (blackjack and poker), backgammon, and in his spare time a private pilot. We still don’t know when he has spare time because he also loves cooking and spending time with his family.
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THANK YOU to Boyle Buick GMC Truck, Audi Hunt Valley, BCV Commercial Realty, and Saxon’s Diamond Centers for being this year’s Specialty Sponsors for our Golf Outing.
Come out and see what they’ve provided for this SOLD OUT event.
If you want to sponsor just like they did go to thesiab.org and click on EVENTS. Then click on SIAB 7th ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTING.
We can’t wait to see you all on the green! ⛳️
#golfouting #charitablegiving #smallbusinesssupport #networkingbusiness … See MoreSee Less
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This week’s #MemberMonday focuses on our SIAB brother, Frank X. Avena.
Frank’s father was born in America while his parents were in the United States on vacation from Craco, Italy which is a southern region in Basilicata, Italy. His dad served in WWII and later met Frank’s mother in Brooklyn, NY. Frank’s mother’s father came over on the ship Noorland headed to Ellis Island in 1900. His family along with Frank’s grandmother’s family hailed from San Stefano, Italy, which is in the Abruzzo Region.
Frank was one of 7 siblings. He has only 2 younger sisters with us. Frank has one daughter, Asia, and a granddaughter, Zeppelin.
Since joining Frank has been a sponsor for the gala as well as the golf tournament. He is currently soliciting for sponsors for the Maryland Italian Festival as well.
Frank wants to help continue expanding the SIAB membership, while raising money for our charities and getting involved in sponsoring more events.
Have you heard of @JarrettsvilleFurniture ?
Well, if you haven’t we recommend you check it out and stop in to say hi to Frank. He is the majority owner of Jarrettsville Furniture. Frank is also the owner of Avena Contracting LLC, which performs commercial construction in 9 states.
We can bet that you will see Frank on the green this June at our annual Golf Outing since he is an avid golfer with a handi-cap of 7. He enjoys firearms, gambling (blackjack and poker), backgammon, and in his spare time a private pilot. We still don’t know when he has spare time because he also loves cooking and spending time with his family.
#golfer #MDIF2023 #SupportLocal #HarfordCountyMD #AvenaContractingLLC … See MoreSee Less
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