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American Delegation of Savoy Orders
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Message from the Grand Master of the Savoy Orders, H.R.H. Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the official web site of the American Delegation of the Dynastic Orders of the House of Savoy. I trust that all who avail themselves of this site will find its contents informative and useful.
In addition to this being the first official English language resource for information about the Savoy Orders, it will also contain communications issued by the Royal Institute of the House of Savoy and by other Delegations of the Savoy Orders around the world. I encourage you to visit the site often, and I hope that you will enjoy it.
As Grand Master of the Savoy Orders it is particularly important to me that through this medium you will be able to learn about the history of my family, the Savoy Orders, and the activities being undertaken by the American Delegation. It is by understanding our common heritage and traditions that we are able to best serve our fellow citizens of the world through humanitarian works and public service.
Victor Emmanuel
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Message from the Grand Chancellor of the Savoy Orders, Cav. Gr. Cr. Johannes Niederhauser
As Grand Chancellor of the Savoy Orders I, too, am pleased to welcome you to the official website of the American Delegation. This important Delegation has taken a leadership role in this respect, and I am delighted to know that its members and the English speaking people around the world will now have access to so much important information about Savoy history, about our Orders, and about the philanthropic activities we have all worked hard to promote. I want to commend the enthusiasm and energy that have been displayed by the members of the American Delegation who have made this website possible. Without their tireless efforts none of this could have been achieved. I feel sure that as the site grows and develops it will serve to enhance our ability to reach an ever growing number of people, not only in America, but also in other parts of the world. Thank you for visiting this site. Johannes Niederhauser |
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Message of the American Delegate, Cav. Gr. Cr. Avv. Carl J. Morelli
I am happy to introduce you to the official website of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders. It is my honor to serve as Delegate of H.R.H. Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy to represent the Dynastic Orders of the House of Savoy in the United States of America and Canada. The Delegate's duties are to administer the affairs of the Savoy Orders in North America, act as liaison with the Chancellery of the Savoy Orders in Geneva, Switzerland, and to cooperate with the charitable and humanitarian efforts of the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated, an independent New York 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. I hope that through the abundance of information you will find in our website you will come to know more about the ancient principles, purposes and history of the Savoy Orders and their philanthropic mission in the modern world. I am grateful to Their Royal Highnesses for the enduring support and encouragement which they have given to me, and I am also thankful to the many members of the American Delegation who have given so generously of their time and talent to help create this website. We intend to keep its contents up to date, and to improve it at every opportunity. I hope that you will find it easy to navigate, and I would welcome your comments and suggestions for ways to improve and expand it. Thank you for visiting our site. Carl J. Morelli, American Delegate |
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ABOUT THE AMERICAN DELEGATION OF SAVOY ORDERS
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The American Delegation of Savoy Orders is part of the International Association of Dames and Knights of the Royal House of Savoy. The Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy are historically dedicated to works of charity. While deeply rooted in the past, the Savoy Orders are actively engaged in the challenges of modern society. Activities of the American Delegation include financial support of the fundraising charitable, humanitarian, cultural and education events of the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated, a 501(c) 3 registered charity. The American Delegation also organizes and participates in social activities and events nationally and internationally throughout the year.
On a national level, each year the Savoy Orders sponsor a number of social activities, anniversary observances and religious services. Activities of the American Delegation include financial support of the fundraising charitable, humanitarian, cultural and educational events of the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated. The Delegation also arranges for the Knights and Dames of the Savoy Orders to attend the celebration of Masses during the year: a commemorative Mass and dinner for St. Lazarus Day in February or March and an Investiture Ceremony and Mass in December in conjunction with the Savoy Foundation's annual winter reception and gala dinner dance, Ballo di Savoia. On an international level, the American Delegate, with members, candidates and friends of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders, attends the annual Capitolo Generale (Chapter General) of the Savoy Orders, usually held each year in Geneva, Switzerland or in Rome, Italy. Preceding the formal investiture ceremonies, the American Delegate welcomes the American members, candidates and their families and friends at a private welcome dinner at a local restaurant or private club. The next day, a formal installation ceremony is presided over by H.R.H. Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, the Grand Master, together with the Grand Chancellor of the Savoy Orders and members of the Royal Family. On this occasion, diplomas and insignia are presented to the new members and newly promoted members of the Savoy Orders. The same evening, a formal benefit gala dinner raises funds for the international charitable works of the Savoy Orders. The following day there is a solemn Mass and procession of Knights and Dames in their church robes, followed by a benefit luncheon. |
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SAVOY ORDERS PIGOTT SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCEMENT
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - The American Foundation of Savoy Orders is pleased to announce the following five Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarships recipients for the 2023 – 2024 academic year:
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Ms. Kyla Denwood of Washington, DC
Mr. Giovanni Desir of Brooklyn, New York
Ms. Kelechi Dimgba of Rochester, New York
Ms. Elizabeth Elken of Seattle, Washington
Mr. Callahan Reed Farr of Tempe, Arizona
Mr. Giovanni Desir of Brooklyn, New York
Ms. Kelechi Dimgba of Rochester, New York
Ms. Elizabeth Elken of Seattle, Washington
Mr. Callahan Reed Farr of Tempe, Arizona
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Summer Steak Cookout at White’s Point, Waterford, Connecticut August 26, 2023 Co-Hosted by Grand Officer George C. White and Dame Betsy WhiteMembers and guests of the American Delegation enjoyed a traditional, turn of the century, bona fide summer steak cookout at the historic landmark, beachside family home of Dame Betsy and Grand Officer George White, overlooking Long Island Sound in Waterford, Connecticut on August 26, 2023. The White’s had been hosting the annual summer event for the American Delegation of Savoy Orders, weather permitting, since 2010.
Visiting the Whites was like a little excursion into the past. The classic stone house, built in 1913 by his grandfather, the renowned American impressionist painter, Henry Cooke White, known for his paintings of the Connecticut landscape and shoreline, provided the backdrop for a quintessentially American experience. Transporting the guests in time to the Edwardian age when this area of Connecticut provided the imagery and timeless landscape of an idealized “old” America and attracted the largest, best-known Impressionist art colony in the nation, the aesthetic style furnishings and paintings of the period in the Whites’ home accentuated the “somewhere in time” experience. Mother Nature, which had been ominous during the week, miraculously provided the “plein air” dining with perfect summer weather - sunny, crystal-clear skies with unobstructed panoramic vistas of the calm grey-blue waters of Long Island Sound. The sumptuous seafood hors d’oeuvres, the plentiful summertime cocktails, deliciously cooked filet mignon and other culinary delights added to the “bon amie” spirit of the day. A cake decorated with the Savoy Royal flag was partitioned by the Delegate Joseph Sciame with Grand Officer George White’s vintage military officer’s sword for the guests’ enjoyment.
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Joseph Sciame, President of the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, presented a check for $4,000 on June 27, 2023 to CNEWA's Chair, Timothy Cardinal Dolan of New York and CNEWA's President, Monsignor Peter I Vacccari at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Manhattan to help support CNEWA's humanitarian relief activities in Turkey/Syria and in Ukraine. While deeply rooted in the past, the Savoy Orders are actively engaged in the challenges of modern society," states Joseph Sciame, and the foundation in the United States, based in New York City, supports the humanitarian concerns of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy as well as promotes philanthropic causes of particular concern, from emergency relief to the welfare of children and underserved youth. |
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SAVOY FOUNDATION - HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 5TH ANNUAL NOTTE DI SAVOIA GALA FUNDRAISER, APRIL 29, 2023 IN LOS ANGELES AT THE JONATHAN CLUB.
More than $300,000 were raised for Caterina's Club aiding homeless and hungry children in Southern California. 
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: AMERICAN DELEGATION OF SAVOY ORDERS 2022 INVESTITURE CEREMONY -NEW YORK CITY
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Savoy Foundation Presents Grants Totaling $102,000 to
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commemorative mass for their late majesties king umberto ii and queen marie jose of italy and the 40th anniversary of the death of king umberto II of italy, March 18, 2023SAVOY (FRANCE) – Several hundred people gathered at the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe on March 18, 2023 for the annual celebration of the traditional Holy Mass in memory of Their Royal Majesties King Umberto II and Queen Maria José, which this year marked the 40th anniversary of King Umberto’s death. Members of the Italian Royal Family, Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy with the Grand Chancellor Dr. Johannes NIederhauser, Guards of Honor (Guardia d’Onore) at the Royal Tombs of the Pantheon, Gruppo Savoia with Dr. Avv. Santino Slongo and other monarchical organizations honored the memory of Their Late Majesties. The Italian Royal Family members included Their Royal Highnesses Prince Victor Emmanuel and Princess Marina of Savoy, Princess Maria Pia of Savoy, Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, Princess Victoria of Savoy, Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, Prince Michael of Yugoslavia, Prince Serge of Yugoslavia.
On 18 March 1983, His Royal Highness King Umberto II died, in exile, at the Cantonal Hospital of Geneva, fortified only by his Faith, without the consolation of returning to his Homeland. Unfortunately, his exile had lasted beyond the death of the Sovereign. This is one of the main reasons why the ceremony held in Hautecombe is deeply felt by members of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy. 
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AMERICAN DELEGATION OF SAVOY ORDERS
SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL ST. LAZARUS MASS
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SAVOY FOUNDATION CHARITY DINNER, MARCH 1, 2023
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On March 1, 2023, the Knights and Dames of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders of the Royal House of Savoy and their guests participated in the seventeenth annual St. Lazarus Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in New York City. H.R.H. Cav. Gr. Cr. Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, Honorary Delegate of the American Delegation, joined the American Delegation. The Mass commemorated the patron Saint of the Savoy Orders, the death of the late King of Italy, King Umberto II who died on March 18, 1983 and the 450th Anniversary of the Founding of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus. The Mass was followed by a convivial dinner at Il Gattopardo Restaurant where more than 45 members and guests enjoyed the festive evening, which raised funds for the charitable initiatives of the American Foundation of Savoy Orders. The Very Rev. Enrique Salvo, Rector of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, hosted the Mass and attended the subsequent charity dinner. 
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AMERICAN DELEGATION REPORT: 2022 CHAPTER GENERAL
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERATA DI SAVOIA Charity Event
January 7, 2023, Boca Raton, Florida
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The Savoy Foundation together with Board Member and Grand Patron Vivian Cardia hosted a charity gala dinner benefiting the Palm Beach Children's Hospital Music Therapy Program and JoeDiMaggio's Children's Hospital Capital Expansion Fund on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Stonebridge Country Club. Their Royal Highnesses Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy and Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia attended the event in support of the charitable initiatives of the Savoy Foundation and its Chivalry For Children's Causes mission. The event was under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Pia of Savoy. Savoy Foundation President Joseph Sciame, Richard L. Cosnotti, the Palm Beach Representative and Member of the National Council of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders with other board members attended the event. A contingent of members of the Canadian Delegation of Savoy Orders also supported the event. |
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2022 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM THE
AMERICAN DELEGATION OF SAVOY ORDERS!
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - The American Foundation of Savoy Orders is pleased to announce the following three Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarships recipients for the 2022 - 2023 academic year:
Derek Ginoris of Florida Shawn M. Singh of New York Imane Mabrouk of Georgia |
Savoy Foundation‘s 2022 “Notte Di Savoia” Gala In Los Angeles Raises $150,000 for Caterina’s Club Charity Serving Homeless Children
On August 18, 2022, the American Foundation of Savoy Orders presented a record grant of $150,000 to Caterina’s Club, a Southern California based charity aiding homeless children with meals and housing, from funds raised from the Foundation's 2022 "Notte di Savoia" Charity Gala in Los Angeles at the Jonathan Club. The benefit gala was held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Los Angeles at the Jonathan Club. For more information, please view the press release.
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SAVOY FOUNDATION AND HEART OF NEIMAN MARCUS GRANT TO
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
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On May 17, The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation partnered with The American Foundation of Savoy Orders to support the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (BTW). We are proud to donate $34,000 to empower the next generation with equal access to educational opportunities and resources. This donation was made possible through the many generous donors who supported the fundraiser co-hosted by Chief Executive Officer, Geoffroy van Raemdonck, and Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia at The Zodiac restaurant at the downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus store. Built in 1922 as Dallas’ first African-American high school, BTW became the Arts Magnet High School in 1976, with a mission to teach a comprehensive curriculum in academics and the arts. |
Four departmental areas focus on music, dance, theater, and visual arts,while all students must complete the required courses mandated under Texas state education standards. This unique curriculum has made the school a center for excellence and an award-winning prototype for similar programs around the world. The school’s dual emphasis on arts and academics consistently produces a stellar list of graduates. Among those are Grammy winners Erykah Badu, Norah Jones, and the late Roy Hargrove. Other notable alums include dancer Jay Franke, Philadelphia Orchestra cellist John Koen, visual artists Christian Schumann and Chris Arnold, actress Elizabeth Mitchell, Broadway actor Cedric Neal, writer Wendy Calhoun, and singer Edie Brickell. |
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2021 SAVOY HISTORY SERIES VIDEO PREVIEW2021 SAVOY HISTORY SERIES VIDEO PREVIEW - Coming soon! A Virtual Repeat Presentation For those who were unable to attend the November 4, 2021 presentation by H.R.H. Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia at the Knickerbocker Club in New York City, there will be an opportunity to view a virtual presentation of the 17 Annual Savoy History Series by subscription. Enjoy the preview! |
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SAVOY FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH THE HEART OF NEIMAN MARCUS FOUNDATION FOR DALLAS, TEXAS EVENT BENEFITING HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
SAVOY FOUNDATION - May 17, 2022, Dallas, Texas - Private Fundraiser Dinner Benefiting Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Hosted by Geoffroy van Raemdonck and Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia together with American Foundation of Savoy Orders and The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation
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American Delegation of Savoy Orders’ member Officer Geoffroy van Raemdonck, CEO of Neiman Marcus Group with the Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation, hosted a private dinner at the elegant Zodiac Restaurant in Neiman Marcus, Dallas. H.R.H. Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, Knight Grand Cross of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy and also a member of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders, co-hosted the elegant dinner. The event benefited Booker T. Washington (BTW) High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. What originally began as an African American school in 1922 and became Arts Magnet in 1976 is the training ground for 21st century scholar artists and empathic leaders. This outstanding school ensures that every student can reach their highest potential through critical youth arts educational programming. A contingent of Texas members of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders attended the special evening, including Regional Representatives of the Delegation, Dame Commander Dr. Catherine Stevenson of Houston, Texas and The Honorable Commander E. Wayne Bachus of Temple, Texas. The American Foundation of Savoy Orders is partnering with the Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation to raise awareness and funds for BTW, and continue the legacy of support that has indelibly impacted BTW through an incredible variety of collaborative experiences, from priceless performance opportunities to program development, to artistic growth and professional access. Student musicians from the school performed at the event. |