Italian Society of Savannah

 

To cherish the recollections of our homes and the birthplace of ourselves and our forefathers, to promote good fellowship among Italians and their descendants in this their adopted City and Country, and to promote an appreciation of Italian arts, culture, and science.


Home

The Italian Society of Savannah is proud to call Savannah its home. Savannah is a vibrant, intellectual city, and a center for the arts, music and literature. The Savannah College of Art and Design has risen to international renown. Several events of national prominence are now being held in Savannah, including the Savannah Music Festival, the International Film Festival and the nationally recognized Savannah Book Festival. The Savannah National Historic Landmark District has been preserved though the efforts of the Historic Savannah Society and has earned presidential citations for its historic importance.


At its formation, the 18 founding members determined to build an organization that would reflect the strong commitment and high purpose of its members and those they seek to honor. In so doing, several key decisions were made and incorporated into its published Bylaws:

- To properly fund the treasury through generous donations of membership fees and annual dues so that its functions can be professionally presented;

- To limit the membership numbers so that entrance into the Society would be a mark of distinction for each member;

- To present a black-tie banquet for members and male guests as its premier event, hosted annually on Columbus Day with a keynote speaker of national or international renown, who will be recognized for his achievements with the Society's "Columbus Cup."

- To hold a springtime, festive social function for members and their male or female guests;

- To hold 3 quarterly membership meetings each year to facilitate the business of the Society and promote member comradery.


Membership is available to Italian men, the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons of Italian men and Italian women, and the sons of members of the Society. Membership to the Society is restricted to 75 resident members and 25 non-resident members, for a total not to exceed 100 members in accordance with the Society's Bylaws. The current membership is 60. We are accepting applications for membership. (See Apply for Membership tab.)


The purpose of the Society is expressed in its Mission Statement, as stated above. The Society is governed by an Executive Committee and operates in accordance with its Bylaws.