Nadia Vranicich, Italian language Professor, the speaker at Orange County American Italian Women Installation

Celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year, Orange County American Italian Women are enthusiastically moving forward. The installation took place on June 19 at the Aliso Viejo Country Club, 3300 Santa Barbara Dr., Aliso Viejo. After Prof. Nadia Vranicich eloquently spoke about her Italian heritage and adventures to the USA, the newly elected officers were installed by Anne Ruggera.

They are: Connie Perakis, President; Elizabeth Balsamo, First Vice Secretary; Angie Cimarusti, Second Vice President; Lucy Piccinino, Third Vice President; Frances Piscopo, Recording Secretary; Connie Pappano, Corresponding Secretary; Anne Marie Pasquariello, Treasurer; Marilyn Anania, Newsletter; Faye Belmont, Pat Catalano, Connie Lawson, Trustees; Lucy Gallo, Telephone.

The next event for OCAIW will be September 18, 11:00 am at Peppino’s on Lake Mission Viejo, 27782 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo, to begin the 2010-211 year. Cost is $23.00. For reservations and information contact Lucy Gallo, 949-472- 8218.

For membership information please contact Angie Cimarusti, 714-994-3041.

Anne Ruggera