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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

 

2023 IBC DUES

Dues are $60/yr, single. $85/yr, couple. Payable by March 15 

Send checks to The Italian Benvenuto Club

4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd #658 Portland OR 97214

Credit card payments

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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