"Keeping the Culture Alive!"
In 1925, the Italian American Cultural Club was formed under the name of the "Steubenville Dramatic Club," bringing theatrical performances to the Steubenville, Ohio area from the Italian culture in order to bridge the gap of the multitude of new Italian Americans in that area.
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Through the years, the focus and programs of the Italian American Cultural Club has changed, but with one common theme - to "Keep The Culture Alive" in the Upper Ohio Valley through all of its programs. In present day, the IACC completes that mission through programming for children and young adults, either to learn the Italian culture of their ancestors or to assist them in the furtherance of their education in higher education.
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Along with its programming, the IACC operates as a social organization for its members as well, being a space where those can celebrate their Italian heritage through monthly meals, cultural presentations, and entertainment presentations.
Our Board of Directors
Frankie DiCarlantonio, IACC President
Frankie DiCarlantonio was elected the President of the Italian American Cultural Club in November of 2017, taking office in January 2018 and was unanimously elected for a second term in December of 2019. A third-generation Italian-American, Frankie's paternal grandparents immigrated to the United States from the Abruzzo and Calabria regions of Italy.
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In his position of President, Frankie is responsible for the day to day operations of the Italian American Cultural Club as well as advancement and long-term planning of the organization.
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In addition to the above responsibilites, Frankie co-hosts the radio show of the Italian American Cultural Club, L'Ora Italiana, along with his Vice-President, Lucia Scaffidi.
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Frankie can be contacted at frank@frankdicarlantonio.com.
Lucia Scaffidi, IACC Vice-President
Lucia was elected the Vice President of the Italian American Cultural Club in November of 2017, taking office in January of 2018. She was unanimously re-elected to another term in December of 2019.
Lucia is the Chairperson of the IACC Scholarship Committee, co-hosts the club's weekly radio show, L'Ora Italiana, with President Frankie DiCarlantonio, and can be found doing multiple differnet projects within the IACC at all times.
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Lucia can be contacted via phone at 1-740-317-6241.
Tami Cashioli, Financial Secretary
Tami has held several elected and appointed positions with the Italian American Cultural Club, most recently re-elected to the office of Financial Secretary, charged with keeping detailed records of the club's financials, membership roster, and event information. Aside from this, Tami facilitates and directs the yearly "Campo Italiano" for the Italian American Cultural Club. Tami is an asset in multiple ways, always bringing the "organization" needed to facilitate any aspect of the club.
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Tami can be contacted via e-mail at guap_cash@sbcglobal.net.
Michael Zinno, Treasurer
Michael is the Treasurer of the Italian American Cultural Club and is charged with the day-to-day operations of the organization's finances as well as budgeting for the organization. Michael brings his many years of CPA experience to the club and always has a very sensible opinion on affairs brought before the Board of Directors.
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Tami can be contacted via e-mail at mzinno@sbcglobal.net.
Kathryn DiCarlantonio, Secretary
Kathryn, President Frankie DiCarlantonio's mother, joined the Executive Board of the Italian American Cultural Club after being unanimously elected its Secretary in December of 2019, taking office in January of 2020. In her role, she keeps all records of club votes and decisions, and handles incoming/ outgoing correspondence.
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Kathryn can be contacted via e-mail at kdicarlantonio@comcast.net.