~ITALIAN-AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE~

The Italian-American Civic League's main objective is "To promote good fellowship among the Italian-Americans and the encouragement of the civic, economic, and social welfare of the people of the state of Utah."

About Us....

The Italian American Civic League was organized in 1934 and became an affiliate of the National Italian-American Civic League. Shortly after our inception, we began pursuing our goals, stressing the promotion of civic, social, education, and economic advancement of Italian-Americans. We also took a special interest in maintaining a good relationship between the Italians and the people of the state of Utah, and making sure that there was a proper part taken by Italian-Americans in the community.

The League's successes remain its programs. The Scholarship Award Program, began in 1936, continues to be a viable part of our function. In addition, the organization's many contributions to civic and cultural affairs receive recognition and acclaim. The sharing of our rich Italian culture has produced a state more diverse in values and tradition.


In all of the League's activities, All State Italian Day at the Lagoon Resort, continues to promote most effectively good fellowship among Italian-Americans.  And it was, and is, with the annual Lagoon outing that numerous memories are associated. One Italian recalled, " We all shared everything we had... It was a time of celebrating; just being together with people who shared the same values, culture, and traditions."


This still remains our mission; to promote our values, culture, and traditions with each other and the state of Utah.


-derived from Margaret Besso and Phillip F. Notarianni's article in the Winter 2002 issue of In Piazza

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Comments or Questions:

President Cheryl Slaugh: 801-641-4479 or jllybean@fiber.net