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FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Steefano Longhi Call, IBC President

Stefano Longhi-Call President Italian Benvenuti Club ibcpdx@yahoo.com

 

The 2023 year began with a blockbuster by all accounts! If you missed our "Sinatra Night" January 21st, you missed a very fun evening. In addition to an evening highlighting Frank Sinatra, we honored the passing of a giant in our Italian family - Chuck Sirianni. We presented plaques to Chuck's four daughters that had a beautiful photo of Chuck with his daughters. 


We then sat down to enjoy pizza as Joel Spiegel entertained us by crooning some great Frank and Dino songs. To see how much everyone knew about "Ol' Blue Eyes" we then had a 15-question trivia contest. The winner was Marietta Spada, who was presented a $50 gift certificate to Nicoletta's Ristorante. 


And then the stage was set for an incredibly well done rendition of "These Boots Are Made for Walking" by the IBC Dancers, featuring Maureen Bonfiglio, Kelly Giampa, and Candace Desai. Joel Migliaccio and Cassie lovingly sung "Something Stupid",  As if that wasn't enough, as the man said, "the best is yet to come," as we opened the mic for karaoke featuring our members belting out some of Frank and Dino's best and most memorable tunes until our voices gave out! 


We had so much fun, that we are already hard at work with an absolutely meravigliosa idea for another similar fun evening that you won't want to miss. Look for details this Fall! 

Coming events (more details on the IBC Events/News page)

 

* September 9: "50's & 60's Night!" Based on the success with "Sinatra Night" we have come up with this event which will feature hit songs of the 50's and 60's, a Trivia Contest, a Best Dressed Contest, and some karaoke fun with KJ Albie Almeida, and as always, a few surprises! This event will take place at member Joel Migliaccio's company building in Fairview. The event will start at 5pm and last until 8-8:30pm. For info or to be on the committee, contact Stefano (503-789-3255).

*October 1st: "La Vendemmia 2023" will take place at Adiri Winery & Vineyards in Cornelius (Hillsboro) at 5:30pm. Entertainment provided by the Portland Opera Company. A very nice menu is planned. More details later on the IBC events page. For more info or to assist the committee with this event, contact Joe Cavalli (503-929-0132).

 *November 12: Another great event at George and Nancy Passadore's Car barn. More information to come on the Events page  

* December 9th: our annual "Christmas Dinner" at Ernesto's in Raleigh Hills. Last December we were treated to a very nice sit-down, plated dinner, cooked up especially for our club. We feel the best value and quality will once again be afforded to us at this fine Italian restaurant. For more info, or to assist the committee with this event, please contact Anthony Pomante (503-860-6319).

There you have it! There will be more details to follow ahead of every event from the main contacts for each event. We hope to see you at each and every event! As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, or comments - please direct them my way ...

A presto,

Stefano

Italian Benvenuti Club President

ibcpdx@yahoo.com

(503) 789-3255

About Us

Founding of the IBC

More than a social club

More than a social club

 For over 70 years, the IBC has been a proud and important part  of Portland's Italian community. Established by Portland businessmen of Italian heritage, the organization was formed with this mission:

  • Coordinating efforts  to provide aid after Italy's tragic  Po River flood of 1951 . That act led to a tradition of assisting many worthwhile causes, locally as well as in Italy.  
  • Promoting and celebrating Italian culture and language with our friends,  family and Portland neighbors.

Of course, many changes have occurred over the  years, as well as changing the original name, Italian Businessmen's Club to the Italian Benvenuti Club, keeping the acronym IBC.
Today's IBC consists of men and women of Italian heritage and others who love Italian culture, believe in our mission and 'la Dolce Vita', an Italian phrase which was first used in a film of that name to mean crass or shocking, though modern usage  means simply and positively,  "the good life". 

More than a social club

More than a social club

More than a social club

 We are a social club with a common interest: celebrating and promoting Italian culture.  


 The IBC has remained committed to the ideals of cultural awareness and civic service upon which it was founded. Of course, being of Italian heritage, we also have a good time together.  Each year the IBC  Foundation, a 501 (c) (3)  organization, provides scholarships for students of Italian heritage.  More information can be found on the scholarhip section of this website.


Most of our gatherings are social, with some  open to all as fundraisers for our IBC Foundation scholarships; others are for club members and families. We hold a few business dinner meetings during the year to set club goals, vote, and we frequently have guest speakers on topics of interest. 


Should you wish more information about the IBC or wish to apply, feel free to email Stefano,  or print out the application below.

Club Officers

Stefano Longhi-Call: President

Anthony Pomante: Vice President

Joni Call: Treasurer

Deb Wilson: Secretary

Tony Leonetti: Board Executive Chair

Claudio Bonfiglio: Board Executive

Guido LaCesa: Board Executive

 

Benvenuti! For more information and membership application

For  information email club president Stefano at ibcpdx@yahoo.com

IBC 2022 Membership Application (pdf)

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