Members

Membership of the Circolo Italiano is open to all people interested in the Italian language and culture, irrespective of their nationality, religion or political creeds. Students of Italian classes must be members of Circolo Italiano or Club Garibaldi. Stated course fees are exclusive of Circolo Italiano Membership. Circolo Italiano and Club Garibaldi members enjoy reciprocal hospitality at their respective social functions. The Patron of the Circolo Italiano is, ex officio, the Italian Ambassador in Wellington, currently His Excellency Gioacchino Carlo Trizzino. The Committee that runs the Circolo Italiano is elected, each November, at an Annual General Meeting. For 2009 it comprises: President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Committee: Cav. Elizabeth Peek Chris Monigatti Jenny Hart Peter Smith Lesleigh Salinger Graham Atkin Wayne Horrobin Heather Carew Luca Quaglia Leslie Singh Life membership may be awarded to members of at least 10 years standing, who have given exceptional service to the club. Life membership may only be conferred at an Annual General Meeting. Current Life Members are: Cav. Elizabeth Peek Cav. Giovanni Mersi Cav. Jack Ball