KELOWNA CANADIAN ITALIAN CLUB
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I nostri fantastici volontari

Meet the People that Make Everything Possible

volunteers

Next year the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club will be celebrating 60 years as a cultural social club. The key to our success and longevity rests in people like our volunteers who embody the spirit of greatness by saying "Yes I Can" and "Yes I Will".
Your dedication is recognized, valued and cherished.  My sincerest appreciation to our dedicated volunteers for your contributions to our club and to the preservation of our Italian heritage and culture. 
It has been my pleasure to work along side every one of you extraordinary people.  
Mille Grazie - a heartfelt Thank You
With Gratitude
Tina Vigilante 
Volunteer Co-ordinator

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Hello/Salve
My name is Tina Vigilante and I am the Volunteer Co-ordinator for the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club.
With the many events and activities we organize and present, as you can imagine, volunteers contribute a great deal of time, knowledge, enthusiasm and passion. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow members, share in camaraderie and have fun whilst providing a much needed service to the club.  The satisfaction and gratification are two fold and benefits both the giver and the receiver. It really is a WIN WIN.
Please give some thought to joining our team.  Your help is sincerely appreciated and will make a considerable difference. 
If you have any questions or would like to discuss available opportunities, please send an email to me at [email protected]. 

Thank You - Mille Grazie
Sinceramente 
Tina Vigilante
Volunteer Co-ordinator

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

KCIC 60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA COMMITTEE
The 60th Anniversary Gala Committee is currently seeking volunteers to participate in the planning of next year's Gala celebration!
Interested volunteers who would like to learn more about the event can join our monthly meetings.
If you would like to get involved, please join us.  It's going to be a celebration like no other!
HELP IS NEEDED ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: Sponsorship, music, general tasks.

OUR NEXT MEETING IS THURSDAY, JUNE 12 @ 6:30PM AT THE CLUBHOUSE

Tina Vigilante - 60th Anniversary Gala Co-Chair
Rosann Nanci - 60th Anniversary Gala Co-Chair

VICE-PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR(S)
Our board members play an essential role in guiding the organization’s direction and ensuring that we remain accountable to our mission. We need individuals who are passionate, dedicated, and able to contribute their time, expertise, and ideas.  We currently have our Vice President seat open and two Director's seats.​
CHEF / HEAD COOK
We are looking for one or more qualified chefs/cooks to lead our monthly Trattoria Dinners.   These dinners are held at the clubhouse for approximately 100 guests.  There are other smaller events throughout the year that a chef/cook is needed.
TRADES
Volunteers who are familiar with/ certified in the trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting are needed to assist with small projects around the clubhouse.  
FUNDRAISING / EVENT PLANNING
A number of annual events could use some help with planning.   Please reach out to President Mary Bazzana for more details [email protected].
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KCIC VOLUNTEERS HONOURED - SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025

The KCIC Clubhouse was the setting for a beautiful evening where our volunteers were honoured for their dedication during 2024.  Also in attendance were some very special guests to our Club, the spouses of members who are no longer with us.    Many of these members were original members who continue to carry forward their dedication to those whom they have lost.
The evening started with opening remarks from Mary Bazzana (KCIC President) who welcomed the guests and thanked them for their dedication over the past year.   A delicious meal was prepared and served by Ricardo Scebba and his team.  Closing remarks and messages of thanks by Tina Vigilante - Volunteer Co-ordinator.
A wonderful evening for some very special volunteers!
The dedication, passion and continued commitment to KCIC from our amazing volunteers is something I am profoundly grateful for and proud of.
Celebrating 58 years as a social club is a huge accomplishment.  KCIC has flourished because our volunteers have been the backbone and a major contributor to both our success and longevity.
I applaud each and every one of you, it is a pleasure to work along side of you.   Mille Grazie. 
I look forward to sharing and participating in many more events where we are able to showcase our Italian Heritage.
Sincerely,
Tina Vigilante
Volunteer Coordinator
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​Calling all Volunteers!
Ciao my name is Tina Vigilante and I am responsible for organizing volunteers for events put on by the KCIC.
We are currently planning some exciting events and programs for Winter and Spring 2025!!
In preparation, I kindly ask those of you interested in being involved and assisting this committee to please email me at [email protected]. There are numerous positions to fill, so bring your talents and passions and join us. If you have questions, I can be contacted at the above noted email.
On behalf of the KCIC, I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to many happy organizing hours together. VIVA L’ITALIA
​
Sinceramente e Grazie
Tina Vigilante, Volunteer Committee Chair
Contact the KCIC for more information - [email protected] or phone 250 762 0900.
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HELP WANTED:
The popular monthly Trattoria Dinners are always selling out and we are in need of volunteers!
We are looking for more volunteers to help us out.  KCIC takes pride in our valuable volunteer team and hope that we can add more hands to make work light.

KITCHEN TEAM VOLUNTEERS WANTED
-Cooks / Prep - with any experience                   -Dishwashers
-Servers                                                                      -Setup / Takedown
-Decorators                                                                -Bartenders
-Reception / Greeters

*We provide all the training.
*No need for previous experience - only enthusiasm.
*No amount of time is too little!!!
Contact Tina Vigilante at [email protected] for more information.                                                          


Decorating
Ticket Sales
Bartending
Bocce Lanes
Heritage
Folkfest
​Movie Night
Hall Maintenance
Hall Security/Audio Visual
Media (Photography)
Donations and Fundraising
Cooking Classes
Food Preparation
​Newsletter
Communications
Hall Set-Up
Food Service
Membership
Italian Language
Vendemmia
​Mercado

2025 Committee ChairS

Bocce Lanes and Tournaments
Guido DiFabrizio - 250-764-4054
Bursary                                                                                                    
Mary Bazzana - [email protected]

C.I.A.O. (Canadian Italian Associates of the Okanagan)           
Vacant  

Clubhouse Maintenance                                                                    

Joe Thomas -  [email protected]
Clubhouse Rentals                                                                                Janet - [email protected]
Communication / Social Media                                                        
​Jill Hotchkiss -
 [email protected] 
Decorating 
Patricia Rantucci -
 [email protected]

Italian Consulate  Representative                                                   
Vacant
                                    
Dinner Ticket Sales                                                                              Janet - [email protected] or 250-868-0025
Ferragosto / Family Picnic
Joe Monna & Josie Guarini -
 [email protected]
Festa Della Repubblica 
Vacant [email protected]
Giuseppe Cafe

Jill Hotchkiss -
 [email protected]                          
Entertainment
Vacant
Hospitality      
Cheryl Nanci -
 [email protected]                              La Bella Tavola - Cooking Class                                                      Patti DiMaria - c[email protected]                La Nostra Famiglia Italiana - Heritage and Family History
Gord Hotchkiss - [email protected]

La Scuola Italiana

Jenny Cooper - [email protected]                              
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Library / Archive                                                                                  
Don Rampone - [email protected]
Membership 
Dave Hawkins - [email protected]             Italian Folk Dancers
Tosca Marangoni - [email protected]
Technology
Gord Hotchkiss - [email protected]
Vendemmia

Joe Monna - [email protected]    
​Volunteer Recruitment            
Tina Vigilante - 
[email protected] 
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770 Lawrence Ave.
Phone: 250 762 0900

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The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club acknowledges that our clubhouse is situated on the beautiful unceded traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan people. Who, for thousands of years, have lived in harmony with nature and continue to this day to offer us so much culture and understanding.
  • 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
    • THE ITALIAN GARDENER
    • Kelowna's First Families
  • WHAT'S HAPPENING AT KCIC
    • 2025 Calendar
    • Club Happenings >
      • Giuseppe's Cafe
      • Trattoria Dinners
      • Bocce
      • LUNCH Open House
      • La Bella Tavola - Cooking Classes
      • KCIC Library
      • La Nostra Famiglia Italiana >
        • Order First Family Books!
        • CASORSO DOCUMENTARY
        • Upcoming NFI Events
        • Il Nostro Lascito Legacy Project
        • Past NFI Events >
          • NFI - ROOTS TO RESILIENCE
          • NFI - Follow That Bell!
          • NFI - Spaghetti
          • NFI - Bisnonno
          • NFI - L'Acqua
          • NFI - Terrazzo
          • NFI - Guerra
          • NFI - Lilia
          • Coming to Pier 21
          • Dalla Terra
          • Dialetti!
          • Sveva Caetani
          • Emilio Picariello
          • Between Neighbours
      • Ladies Night Out
      • Vendemmia Highlights 2024
      • Family Games Night
      • Ferragosto Family Picnic
      • Festa Della Repubblica
    • Our 55th Birthday!
  • More From Us
    • CONTACT US
    • Clubhouse Rentals
    • 50th ANNIVERSARY >
      • 50th Anniversary
      • Mercato
      • Dinner & Dance Gala
    • Miss Kelowna Cdn. Italian Club
    • Calendar Page
  • Take Out Dinners
  • Family Games Night