About Us
Meetings and Events
The membership assembles five times per year -
three quarterly dinner meetings and two major social events, including
the annual Columbus Day Banquet in October and a Spring Social in early
May. The meetings and events enable the members to celebrate their
Italian Heritage while enjoying excellent cuisine, wine and fellowship.
Columbus Day Banquet
Savannah has several
heritage organizations dating back to the turn of the 19th century honoring
Italians, Irish, Germans, Scottish, Jews and English. Each of these organizations
holds an annual banquet to celebrate its heritage. The Italian Society of
Savannah holds its banquet in October and endeavors to bring accomplished
individuals of Italian heritage and national prominence to address the members
and guests.
The event is black tie, gentlemen only. The purpose of the event is to celebrate our Italian
Heritage while enjoying a superb menu, wines, entertainment, ambiance and comradery.
April Social
"Festa Primavera" is the Society's annual spring event. It is an opportunity for the members to bring their wives or significant others. It is typically held on a weekend evening in late April or early May. The event is less formal, which enables members and their guest to more casually interact and socialize with each other. The evening is replete with good conversation, entertainment, excellent food and wine, and beautiful views of the Savannah skyline.
The Frank Finocchiaro Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest
The Italian Society of Savannah has launched the Frank Finocchiaro Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest for juniors in Benedictine Military School, Bethesda Academy and St. Vincent’s Academy. A $1,000 scholarship, applicable toward senior year tuition, is awarded to the author of the best essay from each school. (See more information on the F. Finocchiaro Scholarship tab.)
Ad Hoc Events
The Society also hosts regular golf tournaments, holiday dinners and other events that are scheduled throughout the year as additional opportunities for members to get to know each other and enjoy their heritage in less formal settings.
Current Officers 2024-2026
President: John DeVaro
Vice President: Joe Loya
Treasurer: David Pelliccione
Recording Secretary: Patrick House
Corresponding Secretary: Patrick House
Chief Steward: James White
Membership Committee Chair: James White
Archivist: Kim Iocovozzi
Immediate Past President: Bryan Schivera
