April 2024
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Technically speaking, the vernal equinox, which occurred on March 19 this year, is the moment when the sun crosses over the celestial equator. In layman’s terms it’s simply the first day of spring in our part of the globe. What’s so special about this day, other than the fact that it signals the official end (sic) of winter? Spring! - just hearing the word elicits thoughts of new growth, new life, a bright and colorful regeneration of our wintered world. Regeneration is not just limited to nature though. It can and does happen everywhere. Over the past few months, the Dante Alighieri Society of Denver has considered ways in which it can regenerate itself into an organization that provides more substance to a larger and more diverse audience who desires to experience the Italian culture. We are looking at possible changes in programs, times, places, media presence, outreach, working with the other Italian organizations, etc. Rest assured that when you do see changes in the future, whatever they are, we will always hold true to our mission, “to share and celebrate the richness of the Italian culture and language with the entire community”. I’d love to hear what you’d like to see this “spring”!
Grazie, John Giardino