Founding
We were founded on Feb. 9, 1980 during a visit to the Bay Area by Mr. Bruno Fronza. Initially with only 30 members, it has grown to more than 160. A few members live in the city of San Francisco, with the majority now located throughout Northern California and Nevada.
Activities
We have 3 major events per year, with smaller-scale meet ups and zoom calls peppered throughout. Those events are: Spring lunch, usually at a restaurant, Fall potluck picnic, usually at a public park, and the Christmas Lunch and Raffle. We offer cultural presentations, educational support, and social engagement.
We communicate mostly via email. We send out a newsletter 3 times a year and we’re on social media. Want to know more? Email us via our Contact Us page.
Membership is nominal, and we work to support youth education and engagement in Trentino. Join us!
Our Vision
To be a thriving, multi-generational community that honors Trentino heritage and culture while embracing the evolving traditions and contemporary lives of our members in the San Francisco Italian Consular district. We create an inclusive space for all who share an affinity with this rich culture.
Our Mission
We are a volunteer-driven social club that builds a strong, connected community for descendants of Trentino immigrants in the San Francisco Consular District, and all who appreciate Trentino culture. Through vibrant events, programming, and intergenerational connections, we create opportunities to meet, share ideas, and celebrate what makes us unique—both as Trentini and as residents of this region. Honoring our heritage while embracing the future, we strive to foster meaningful relationships, strengthen our community, and provide a welcoming, enriching space for all.
The Board
Leadership:
- President: Luca Dorigatti
- Vice President: Maria Mortati
- Secretary: Dan Aspromonte
- Treasurer: John Zanoni
Board:
- Attilio Mussi, Joe Moore, Giuseppina Piasente Alvarez (president emeritus), Lisa Converse, Lisa Hotchkiss Rossi
- Honorary Member Laura Floriani Vitlacil
- Stockton Representative: Attilio Mussi
- Spiritual Advisor: Father Alberto Mengon
Connecting
- Newsletter and invites: Dan Aspromonte and Maria Mortati
- Web and Social Media: Lisa Converse and Maria Mortati
