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Organization History
September 10, 1997, Giovanni Catalano and Guido Cornacchione gathered their thoughts about creating
an Italian/American Club.
Founders
Giovanni Catalano, Guido Cornacchione, Gino Pelligra, Gino Brienza, Bill Basso, Emilio Cornacchione,
Jack Anello, Nicola Mammone,
Marco Beggiato, Domenico Cornacchione, John Petzker, Robert Frattaioli and Steve Chiarappa.
Association Name
January, 1998, the association name was established. 'The Italian Cultural Association' was created as a
non-profit organization.
First Officers
Giovanni Catalano - President, Gino Brienza - Vice-President, Steve Chiarappa - Treasurer, Emillio
Cornacchione - Secretary
Organization Nickname
Suggested by Marco Beggiato, 'Le Radici' (The Roots) was adopted.
Incorporated
January, 1999, incorporated under 'The Italian Community of Akron' as a charitable organization.
Mission Statement
The Italian Community of Akron, Inc. (Ohio), 'Le Radici' was established to serve
the Italian-American community of Akron, surrounding communities and all those
who love Italy. The main objective of our association is to promote educational &
cultural activities introducing to the community the different facets of Italian
culture. We provide charitable fundraising with Italian themes. Le Radici targets
the whole community with no distinction of regional origin or age group. We are a
501 (c)(3) charitable organization and place an emphasis on supporting our
community.
Elected Officers for 2024 - 2025
The Italian Community of Akron, Inc., Le Radici
President: Patrick DiLullo
1st Vice President: Kim Ricci
2nd Vice President: Giovanni Catalano
Treasurer: Richard Cruickshank
Secretary: Roseanne Henderson
Sergeant-at-Arms: Michael Grossi
Parliamentarian: David Young
Trustees: Antonio Berlingieri, Sarah DiLullo, Sam Parri Jr
Current Officers
email us @
info@leradici.org