April 9, 2024 – RIFDA Dinner Meeting

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Meritage Restaurant
5454 Post Road
East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818

and will be hosted by Iannotti Funeral Home

Kindly RSVP by April 4, 2024

We will begin with a social gathering featuring Hors D’oeuvres
and a cash bar from 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Dinner meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m. Check email for details.

Meal choices

(Special dietary restrictions upon request prior to the meeting taking place).
Please note that this restaurant can accommodate gluten-free needs). 

Grilled Filet Mignon $65.00
Cooked medium rare and served with a gorgonzola demi-glace

Faroe Island Salmon $50.00
Topped with an orange-ginger glaze

Simply Roasted Chicken $45.00
14 oz. Chicken Breast is nicely seasoned and juicy finished with a roasted shallot au jus

All entree pricing includes salad, potato, vegetable and dessert. If you have a special dietary restriction, please contact us prior to this meeting taking place. (1.50 CEUs).

  • You may register online here
  • OR by printing out this order form and mailing to
  • Laurie Robinson, PO Box 1223, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
  • OR by faxing to (401) 885-7090
  • OR by calling or texting Laurie Robinson at (401) 523-5107

If you make a reservation and are unable to attend, please contact Laurie Robinson so that we do not have to absorb this expense.

RIFDA Membership Renewal

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RIFDA Membership Renewal

RIFDA dues are due by January 31, 2024

2024 Annual Dues are $450.00 per member

We offer the following renewal options:
1. Online by credit card-click here
2. By mail-click here to download form

Current Members that have been a member for ten (10) consecutive years attaining the age of 70 are eligible to become an Honorary Member.
Please contact Laurie Robinson for details, 401-523-5107
or email her at rifda1@aol.com.

Wreaths Across America

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The 2023 RI Wreaths Across America Ceremony included the Gold Star Families, Governor Daniel McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, Representatives from House Veterans Affairs, Officers of the RIFDA: Maria King President, Nicole Heywood, President-Elect and Anthony Nardolillo, vice President, Major General Christopher Callahan, Kasim Yarn, Director, RI Veterans Affairs and Guests from Ponagansett HS, and Goff Middle School.

The Wreaths Across America’s ceremony begins a week-long series of events designed to raise awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and their families.

The ceremony takes place in most of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. and have a particular focus on family during the holidays.

Volunteers conduct the State House ceremonies each year in their respective state capitals. Dignitaries and special guests are invited to speak in honor of our veterans and active military.

These wreath-laying ceremonies are nonpolitical.