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LOOKING TO RENEW YOUR ITALIAN PASSPORT?

8/3/2022

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Picture​Reza luke, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Mauro Chiocchetti, our honourary consular agent in Kelowna, sent us this message:

(Italian)

Dopo più di due anni di restrizioni dovute al Covid, mi sto preparando per richiedere formalmente al Consolato di Vancouver di mandare in missione a Kelowna un addetto dell'ufficio passaporti per raccogliere le domande di rilascio del passaporto.

Se siete ancora interessati o conosciete qualche altro italiano che é interessato alla richiesta del passaporto, fatemelo sapere al più presto possibile.

(English)

After more than two years of Covid restrictions, I am sending a formal request to the Italian Consulate in Vancouver to sent to Kelowna a representative of the passport office to process applications for passport renewal. 

If you are interested, or you know of some other Italian Citizen who is interested, please let me know as soon as possible. 

You can email Mauro at chiocchetti76@yahoo.it


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Elezioni politiche 2022 - Campagna informativa diritto d'opzione |  Political elections 2022 - Information campaign right of option

7/27/2022

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A general election in Italy has been called in Italy for September 25th.

Those of you that are registered with AIRE (Registry of Italians living abroad) might choose to vote by mail or can travel to Italy on your expanse and vote in your Municipality.

If you choose to go to Italy, you will have to inform the Consulate General in Vancouver by July 31st by filing the attached form.

For more information please refer to the attached press release by the Ministry of  Foreign Affairs. 

Press Release (in Italian)
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File Type: pdf
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Voting Option Form (In Italian)
File Size: 91 kb
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FEsta Della Repubblica

6/14/2022

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On Saturday June 4th at the KCIC clubhouse we gathered to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the Italian Republic.

Lots of friends, old and new, enjoyed a social event, hearing about a bit of Italian history, discovering four regions of Italy, and chatting with new friends and members. 

The event was hosted by Marianna Pezzoli, member, volunteer and teacher of La Scuola Italiana and her daughter Matilde Arrigoni, Miss Kelowna Canadian Italian Club 2022, and a group of members of the club, who are students of La Scuola and who also participated in the Heritage program of the club. Thanks to Celine Dartant, Ignacio Salvati, Anna, Morgan and Elisa Iaconelli, Jenny and Susan White, Elena Pizzoleo and her boys. 

The crew prepared some amazing food from family recipes of the four different regions. For Lombardy we had Suppli di riso, crostata with homemade Jam made with Okanagan fruit, and Croccante.

For  Lazio we had Easter Cookies, Caciocavallo cheese and Canascioni Ciociari.

For Calabria we had Lemon Taralli 

​And finally for Puglia we had Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa and Focaccia pugliese.
The students shared their families stories and their link to Italy, as well as talking about food.

Buona Festa della Repubblica from Kelowna, and hope to see you all next year!!!!
Viva l'Italia, Viva il Canada!!!
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Our Spring Social

5/17/2022

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Grazie to KCIC members Jason & Rosy Agostino of Mervyn’s The Body Shop who hosted the May 13 Spring Social.  

Guests were treated to a beautiful buffet dinner at the Clubhouse on Friday, May 13.  It was a great opportunity to open the doors for the first time to an evening event.  Guests enjoyed visiting old friends and making new ones!  We hope to continue to host more social evenings in the future. 

​KCIC members who may be interested in organizing or hosting a monthly social are asked to please contact President Rosann Nanci for more information kcicpresident@shaw.ca.
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Donations made to the Central Okanagan Family HUB and JoeAnna’s House

5/17/2022

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Our second Pasta Take Out event on May 6 was well received and allowed us to donate $200.00 to the Central Okanagan Family HUB. This much needed facility provides information, support, navigation, and outreach drop-in services for families.  

In addition, we delivered 25 hot pasta Take Out meals to the residents of JoeAnna’s House.  JoeAnna’s House provides accommodations for out-of-town families with loved ones receiving care at KGH.
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Grazie to our cooks Josie and Ricardo, the kitchen staff and the servers who helped with both Take Out events!  

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FRESH BUSINESS IDEAS: STRAIGHT FROM ITALY!

5/16/2022

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(Copy and Image Provided by the Italian Chamber of Commerce - BC)
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Are you a business operating in BC and looking to expand to Europe?
Do you want fresh ideas from European Entrepreneurs?
Or maybe you need a new employee with professional experience!

 
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Global is an exchange program that gives experienced entrepreneurs from Canada the opportunity to collaborate with new or aspiring entrepreneurs from the European Union and the UK.
 
It is inspired by the popular Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program, which has been running in Europe since 2009. The program has facilitated exchanges for nearly 20,000 entrepreneurs with 10,000 businesses.

Join the EYE Global Program Today!

Why EYE Global?

By participating in this program and by hosting a young entrepreneur from Europe your company will acquire knowledge and access to European markets; discover new potential cooperation opportunities and collaborate with European entrepreneurs. Find innovative solutions and reach new heights in your business with EYE Global!
 
Benefits for Canadian Host Entrepreneurs

As a Canadian host entrepreneur participating in this project, you will:
  • Acquire a new employee for your business with zero cost to you, for a maximum of three months.
  • Work with energetic and motivated young European entrepreneurs who can contribute to your business with innovative views, new skills, and knowledge.
  • Benefit from a “new perspective” on your business, and specialized knowledge that the new entrepreneurs may have and that you have not yet mastered.
  • Act as a coach or mentor.
  • Learn about European markets, expand your business opportunities and engage in cross-border activities.
  • Network and build strong relationships, which can be useful for mutual consulting, business referrals, and for finding business partners abroad.
 
The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Program financed by the European Union and coordinated in British Columbia by the EU Chamber of Commerce in Canada West & the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West will be with you every step of the way!
 
If you want to benefit from this program and start improving your business at absolutely no cost to you, we urge you to contact us to discover how your company can apply to become a host entrepreneur!
 
For more info, please email  iccbc@iccbc.com or call 604.682.1410 M/F 9am to 5pm

Learn More
Register Here
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KCIC Pasta Take Out raises $5000 for Ukraine relief!

4/20/2022

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The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club is proud to announce a donation of $5000.00 will be sent to the UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN RELIEF FUND - Ukrainian Canadian National Congress.

These funds were raised at the April 8  PASTA TAKE OUT Event.  A group of dedicated KCIC volunteers cooked 330 pasta and meatball dinners which were pre-sold online.  

THANK YOU - GRAZIE MILLE TO ALL THOSE WHO ORDERED A MEAL AND SUPPORTED THIS EVENT!!!
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We are excited to host our next PASTA TAKE OUT DINNER event on Friday, May 6.  
Watch our social media and website for online sale information coming soon!
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New Additions to our Library from the italian consulate

4/11/2022

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Three donations have expanded our KCIC library

Mauro Chiocchetti approached the Consulate office about the possibility of getting books donated.  On Consular General Fabio Messineo's last visit he presented the library with a variety of books and posters.

Also, Angelo Massaro was a Phd student at UBCO for the past few years.  Before he headed back to Rome he presented us with a box full of books he used during his time here.

Finally, Paul Henriksen found our contact info on our website and asked us of we were interested in some old newspapers.  David Hawkins talked to him and we ended up with a collection of 1930s newspapers covering several major world events.

All these items will be available in the coming weeks.
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visit from italian consular general - Dott. fabio messineo

3/21/2022

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The KCIC was pleased to host our FRIST event at the Clubhouse on Saturday, March 19.  On the eve of our 56th Anniversary, we welcomed dott. Fabio Messineo and his family.  There were greetings on behalf of KCIC President, Rosann Nanci as well as dott. Messineo.
Members in attendance were treated to a beautiful reception with food prepared and presented by our amazing cooking staff!!
Many smiling faces from guests who were excited to once again enter the hall and see friends.
It has been a long two years of closure, we look forward to more events in the near future.
Special thank you to all our amazing volunteers and to photographers: Jane Rampone and Patricia Rantucci.
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Italian Consular General - Vancouver visiting KCIC

3/10/2022

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- Italian Consular General - Vancouver, dott. Fabio Messineo

Dott. Messineo will be visiting us at the clubhouse on March 19, 2022.

The KCIC invites all members to a reception from 2:00pm to 4:30pm.  This in-person event will be an opportunity to visit with the Consular and ask any questions related to his position with the Italian Consulate.  

To attend the reception, you must pre-register online by clicking the button below. Only KCIC members with an event ticket will be permitted entry.  There is no charge to attend the event. 

​The KCIC Endemic Safety Plan will be in place (click to read our Safety Plan)

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • About KCIC and Our History
    • President's Message
    • Vice President's Message
    • Executive and Directors
    • Membership
    • Volunteers
  • NEWS & ARTICLES
    • The Grapevine Newsletter
    • Pietro's Spazio Sport
    • Kelowna's First Families
    • THE ITALIAN GARDENER
    • Book Reviews
    • Mangia Mangia Recipes
  • WHAT'S HAPPENING AT KCIC
    • 2022 Calendar
    • Club Happenings >
      • Ferragosto Family Picnic
      • So I Married a Mangiacake
      • La Nostra Famiglia Italiana >
        • Caetani Centre Visit
        • Upcoming NFI Events
        • Family Tree Workshops
        • Past NFI Events
        • Between Neighbours
      • La Scuola Italiana - Italian Language
      • KCIC Special Events
      • Bocce
      • La Bella Tavola - Cooking Classes
      • Giuseppe's Cafe
      • Take Out Dinners
      • KCIC Library
    • Il Nostro Lascito Legacy Project
    • Our 55th Birthday!
  • More From Us
    • CONTACT US
    • Clubhouse Rentals
    • 50th ANNIVERSARY >
      • 50th Anniversary
      • Mercato
      • Dinner & Dance Gala
    • Miss Kelowna Cdn. Italian Club
    • PHOTOS >
      • Photos
    • Calendar Page
  • La Scuola Italiana - Italian Language
  • La Scuola Italiana - Italian Language