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Italian-American Society of Tulsa
10632 South Memorial Suite 330357 Tulsa, OK 74133
webmasteriast@olp.net
About Us
The Italian American Society of Tulsa (IAST) is a non-profit organization that proudly celebrates Italian culture. IAST was founded in September of 1978 and incorporated on March 1, 1979 and is exempt from Federal income taxes under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Throughout the years IAST coordinates and promotes many events in an effort to maintain the level of appreciation and pride in Italian Culture. Working with other organizations or agencies we celebrate and promote the Italian culture.
Founding Father's
"It was started for fellowship and to preserve our ethnic heritage and culture, "said Palmer an article in the Tulsa World, Thursday, February 19, 1981. "There were five guys who got together originally: Sammy Pagna; John Carrara; Tony Montelbano; Joe Calabro; and Joe Shallo."
1986 Andy Bidasio
1987-88 Mike Gulizio
1989 Joe Bianco Sr
1990-92 Carl Palermo
1992-94 Gene Ruggeri
1994-96 Eric Ortega
1996-98 Frank Pacenza
1998-2000 David Caravella
2000-02 Ken Rutherford
2002-05 Mary Jo Parenti Tannehill
2005-06 Sal Gargiulo
2006-07 Scott Brogna
2007-10 Vince J. Sposato III
2010 Frank Agostini