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HISTORY
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The South San Francisco Italian American
Citizens Club (IACC) was founded on December 7, 1916, by
a group of Italian immigrants. They founded a political
organization as incentive for Italian immigrants to become
citizens and form a united force to protect their civil
rights. Today the IACC is no longer a political organization,
but strives to promote and maintain the Italian culture,
traditions, and values of its founders. The IACC also fosters
a strong commitment to community service via charitable
events and contributions, scholarships, and cultural exchanges.
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| CHARITY |
The IACC supports two primary charities.
The first, Cooley's Anemia research, funds research towards
finding a cure for Cooley's Anemia, a blood deficiency prevalent
among young people of the Mediterranean. The second, the
Italian American Community Services Agency, provides services
to immigrants and older adults within the Italian communities
at large. Several fund raisers are planned during the year
to raise money for these two primary charities. Contributions
are also given to various other charities and non-profit
organizations such as the Italian Language School of South
San Francisco, public school and church sponsored events,
and adopt-a-family programs during the holidays.
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| SCHOLARSHIPS |
The IACC awards two scholarships to graduating
high school seniors each year.
The scholarship program is intended to assist and encourage
young people to seek higher education and to become aware
of the Italian culture and heritage.
2010 IACC scholarship applications are due by April 30, 2010. Click
here to download an IACC Scholarship Application.
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| BOCCE |
The IACC is a member of the United States Bocce Association and has an organized group that maintains the
bocce courts at Orange Memorial Park in South San Francisco.
The IACC plans and hosts bocce tournaments throughout the
year, the most popular being the annual Italian American
Games Bocce Tournament, which was founded in 1986. The IACC
also hosts Fall, Summer, and Spring bocce leagues for its
members.
Click
here for more information about bocce and to view a
bocce events schedule.
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| DINNERS
AND SOCIAL EVENTS |
Dinners are held throughout the year at
different locations throughout the San Francisco bay area.
IACC dinner dances always feature excellent Italian cuisine
and music with both a traditional and modern appeal. Other
dinners also provide entertainment, such as bingo, raffles,
and more!
Click
here to view the IACC events calendar.
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| PICNIC |
The IACC sponsors an annual family style
picnic for all members and the community. It is usually
held at the local South San Francisco Orange Memorial Park.
Before and after a barbeque lunch, members, along with their
families and friends, can enjoy activities such as bocce,
bingo, roulette, the salami throw, and other popular games
and activities.
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| TRIPS
AND EXCURSIONS |
The IACC sponsors various trips and excursions
throughout the year. An annual overnight bus trip to Reno,
Nevada has been very popular! Past trips have also included
Las Vegas, Monterey, mystery trips, cruises, and vacation
specials to Italy and other destinations.
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| CULTURAL
EXCHANGES |
The IACC promotes cultural exchanges between
Italy and the local community. The IACC has organized successful
cultural exchanges with musicians, athletes, theatrical
groups, and tourist groups from Italy. Additional cultural
events and exchanges are being planned for the future.
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| NEWSLETTER |
The IACC newsletter, Il Cittadino,
is written in English. Il Cittadino is sent to
all IACC members and sponsors every other month. It features
articles and pictures, and keeps the members up-to-date
on all the IACC club events. It also seeks to focus on informative
writings and cultural articles. Click
here to view the current issue of Il Cittadino.
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| MEETINGS |
The IACC meets every third Tuesday of each
odd month at 7:30 pm in the All Souls Cafeteria Hall on
the corner of Spruce & Miller Avenues in South San Francisco.
Each member is encouraged to participate and become involved
in club events. Action items for the general meetings must
be brought to the Board of Directors meeting for review.
The Board meets every first Monday of each odd month at
7:30 pm in the club house at the Orange Park Bocce Courts.
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