Dear KCIC MEMBERs:
The sudden arrival of the COVID-19 virus pandemic has taken the world by surprise. The world has changed and along with those changes have come the closing of restaurants, buildings and the termination of group events. KCIC is no exception.
Following the Order of the BC Public Health Officer,
The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club has cancelled all club meetings and events until June 1, 2020.
This is being done for the safety of our members and their families.
The cancellation includes all our April and May dinners, member meetings, classes and the May bocce tournament.
I encourage all members to stay healthy and follow the advice of our Public Health Officer.
When it is safe to continue with our events and meetings, I will advise you of this and inform you of an updated KCIC schedule.
KCIC remains dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture and we look forward to restarting our programs soon.
Ciao,
David Hawkins
President, KCIC
Following the Order of the BC Public Health Officer,
The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club has cancelled all club meetings and events until June 1, 2020.
This is being done for the safety of our members and their families.
The cancellation includes all our April and May dinners, member meetings, classes and the May bocce tournament.
I encourage all members to stay healthy and follow the advice of our Public Health Officer.
When it is safe to continue with our events and meetings, I will advise you of this and inform you of an updated KCIC schedule.
KCIC remains dedicated to the promotion of Italian culture and we look forward to restarting our programs soon.
Ciao,
David Hawkins
President, KCIC
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From Our President:
KCIC - Part of Kelowna’s Community Since 1966
KCIC Float from 1980 - Kelowna's 75th Birthday. Iona Carta was Miss KCIC that year. Ida Vecchio was in front of the float.
KCIC was started in 1966 and has been an active part of the Kelowna community for 54 years.
While the club was formed as a support and heritage group for the Italian community, it has always been involved with local activities and has contributed to many local charities. Community events that KCIC is involved with today include Folkfest, COBBS Bursary Program, Lake of the Lake and dinner raffles that support local charities.
KCIC is proud to support local charities and programs that make a difference in the lives of residents of our community. In 2019, our monthly club dinner raffles contributed $2,850 to local charities, including the Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul Society, BC Cancer Foundation, KGH Foundation – Pediatrics, Variety Club Kelowna and Central Okanagan Hospice Society. We thank our members for their participation in raising the money for these worthwhile causes.
More on the President's Message Page
While the club was formed as a support and heritage group for the Italian community, it has always been involved with local activities and has contributed to many local charities. Community events that KCIC is involved with today include Folkfest, COBBS Bursary Program, Lake of the Lake and dinner raffles that support local charities.
KCIC is proud to support local charities and programs that make a difference in the lives of residents of our community. In 2019, our monthly club dinner raffles contributed $2,850 to local charities, including the Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul Society, BC Cancer Foundation, KGH Foundation – Pediatrics, Variety Club Kelowna and Central Okanagan Hospice Society. We thank our members for their participation in raising the money for these worthwhile causes.
More on the President's Message Page
David Hawkins - President KCIC
About our club
Benvenuti!
The Kelowna Canadian-Italian Club is the social and cultural centre of the Italian community in Kelowna. As friends, we carry on our cultural traditions by promoting the Italian language and culture, through food, music, and wine.
The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club was founded in 1966 by twenty-one proud members and the Constitution was formed in March 22, 1966.
We are a social and service club, giving back to the community, through the unselfish dedication of our members.
The membership has worked together planning many fundraising projects and events over the years. In 1998 a dream of owning our own Clubhouse became a reality. A small heritage building at 770 Lawrence Avenue was purchased and is operated and managed by the KCIC. For many years, we have excelled in providing service to our community, through our Italian heritage. In friendship we have been given the opportunity to serve and strengthen our community.
The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club was founded in 1966 by twenty-one proud members and the Constitution was formed in March 22, 1966.
We are a social and service club, giving back to the community, through the unselfish dedication of our members.
The membership has worked together planning many fundraising projects and events over the years. In 1998 a dream of owning our own Clubhouse became a reality. A small heritage building at 770 Lawrence Avenue was purchased and is operated and managed by the KCIC. For many years, we have excelled in providing service to our community, through our Italian heritage. In friendship we have been given the opportunity to serve and strengthen our community.