FIAO Holds Soccer Camp
The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Inc., Angie Markham, executive director, hosted its annual summer soccer camp on the FIAO soccer field. Seventy children ages 5 to 14 participated in this week-long program. Skilled soccer coaches instructed the children in the fundamentals of soccer playing. Special emphasis was placed on proper development of specific skills needed in playing this sport. The program was made possible with funding from City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. Shown: Vallone (fourth from l.) and FIAO President Joseph DiPietro (third from l.) posed with children who participated in the FIAO summer soccer camp.