NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6:30 PM

No meeting or newsletter in July

Father Nacca Hall, 303 Clark Street, Auburn, NY

New members always welcome!

Meetings are held the 

1st Wednesday of the month. 

Membership Information here

Most recent newsletter available here

Bocce schedule here

Questions? Email info@cayugacountyciao.org

or use the Contact link.

Membership Dues 

Annual membership dues are $25/person, $40 couple. Please mail your check payable to CIAO to 144 Genesee Street, Suite 102-240, Auburn, NY 13021.

2025 Scholarship Winners

The Cultural Italian American Organization of Cayuga County awarded eight scholarships to graduating seniors at their picnic on June 23. CIAO has awarded a total of 43 scholarships since 2015, and its members are proud of their ongoing efforts to give back to the community. Pictured are the 2025 scholarship winners: Luke Fallat, Aiden Musso, Jake Ackerman, Gabriella Turo, Lily Stryker, Sara Alberici, and Mitchell Homick. Skyler Bishuk, another winner, is not pictured. Also included are scholarship committee members John Murtari, Mary Ann Mucedola, Tony Gucciardi, Arlene Ryan who recused herself from the selection process this year, and Jay Elice.

Sauce Maker's Night Winner!

Congratulations to "Pompiere" Michael Vasco, for winning the

People's Choice award at our recent Sauce Maker's Night

for his Alfredo Sauce. 

NEW! CIAO MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE HERE!

Carosello Italiano

Every Sunday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, tune in to WDWN 89.1 FM or 99.7 on the radio, or visit www.wdwn.fm to stream live audio of Host Paolo Saltarello as he offers a variety of Italian American melodies and classic American songs in Italian.

The program also includes sharing information on Italian culture, including historical stories of Italian American pioneers to present day stories of men and women in political life, industry, the financial market and more. Call in number during the show is 315-253-0449.

ABOUT US

"C.I.A.O.", the Cultural Italian American Organization, was formed to promote and enhance Italian American Heritage and Culture in Cayuga County, located in the Finger Lakes region of New York state.C.I.A.O.'s motto is culture and caritas (charity) and to recognize Italian American achievements in our community.

We have grown and hosted several successful events since our first official meeting in June, 2014. We will continue to host different traditional events during the year ahead, and invite you to join our group!

More information on our "About Us" page here

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