Celebrate Your Heritage and Culture, Join the Italian Center!
Italian Center Membership Application
This is a place where people will know your name
It's a place to unwind and relax, just about anytime
A place to learn, share, promote, and enjoy your heritage
A place where if you participate you'll get more than you give
A place that will accommodate you in need
A place that wants you and your family to grow and prosper
A place that you'll be proud to say "That's my Club! I'm a member!"
YOU MUST HAVE A MEMBER SPONSOR (ONLY MEMBERS CAN SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION).
If you feel you merit sponsorship, but do not know a member who can sponsor you, please contact us at 845.454.1492 or ic.membership@theitaliancenter.com.
MEMBERSHIP
A regular member shall be a person of good character, 18 years of age or over, of Italian birth or descent, residing in Dutchess, Ulster and neighboring counties, and who is a citizen of the United States of America.
Any person meeting the above qualification but not of Italian birth or descent, shall be eligible for membership if he is the spouse of a woman of Italian birth or descent.
APPLICATION
A regular member in good standing shall recommend an applicant and vouch for his character. The application, together with the application fee of $100.00, shall be forwarded to the Italian Center.
INVESTIGATION
1. The candidate will be invited to appear for an informal interview.
The committee will ask the applicant:
a. About his family background as it applies to membership qualifications.
b. His reasons for seeking membership
c. What he expects from the Italian Center
d. The candidate will be given opportunity to ask any questions if he desires.
2. The Committee will investigate further any information provided on the application or the information obtained during the interview.
3. If the Committee finds favorably for the candidate, the application will be referred back to the Financial Secretary.
