Cultural Society, Rec & Benefit Sao Joao Bosco Socrebe

Passo Fundo, Brazil

We would like to start by sending our cordial greetings. It is good to know that there are people that believe it is possible, one day, that we may live in the solidarity where people everywhere help each other, transforming dreams into reality. In the context in which we live, with many injustices and much social despair, it is very nice to walk with people like you to seek for a better world.

Your donation brought so much happiness to our attendants, not to mention the great usefulness of the kits in their homes. The children and adolescents adored your visit, the artistic presentation, the possibility to get to know a new culture and the donation of hygiene kits, quilts, baby clothes and school supplies, of which were taken to their homes with great satisfaction.

This activity was long awaited for with enthusiasm from the children, adolescents and community, other than seeing the beautiful presentation by the Clog America group, they showed diverse activities and artistic numbers of which they participated in in our entity.

Your noble gesture and the great human courage makes it possible for us to duplicate your efforts to continue on the path to a better world, guaranteeing the possibility of a honored for our attendees.

We are sending some photos of our time together on August 18, 2006 and of the deliverance of the donations to the children.

May the light of Jesus directly illuminate your hearts giving you the opportunity to practice good works and may the blessings of The Lord constantly be in your lives, and the lives of your families and friends.

Our most sincere THANK YOU.

With love

Maria Amabile Zambenedetti General Director

From the ’41st Beskidy Highlanders Week of Culture’ in Bielsko-Biala, Poland to the ’29th Festival del Folklore’ in Aviano/Pordenone, Italy, CLOG AMERICA will represent the USA during the summer of 2007 in two of the largest and most established annual folklore festivals in Europe. The internationally-known folklore ensemble from Salt Lake City, will depart in July for its 20th International Folklore Festival tour.

CLOG AMERICA is comprised of award-winning dancers and musicians who have had the great honor of representing the United States in over 44 major festivals and events throughout Europe, Canada, Mexico, Korea, China, South America and the USA over the past 16 years. The ensemble has appeared on national television in Germany, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, Macedonia, Hungary, Brazil and the USA.

In a joint resolution, the 2004 Utah State Legislature recognized the CLOG AMERICA INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL ENSEMBLE as a “Utah cultural treasure” and “Ambassadors of Peace and Friendship to the World.” Regarding the importance of CLOG AMERICA participating in the 2007 Aviano Festival, Dr. Piergiorgio Tomasini, Unione Folclorica Italiana, said: “The presence of an important U.S. Air Force Base in Aviano since 1954 with an American Community ranging from 6,000 to 9,000 people, has developed continuous good relations with the local authorities and the population. Our organization is sure the presence of CLOG AMERICA will undoubtedly strengthen the friendship between our peoples being it widely felt as a must in a period such as the present when mutual respect and understanding are the basis for development of peace all over the world.”

The opportunity to participate in the Aviano Festival will not only provide an opportunity to celebrate peace while sharing cultures with the Italian people and other international groups, it will provide an opportunity to uplift the spirits of American military personnel serving our country far from home.

In addition to the prestigious festivals in Poland and Italy, CLOG AMERICA will proudly carry the flag of the USA in the 25th Festival del Folklore “Sciampitta” and the 22nd Festival del Folklore Ittiri in Sardinia.