UNICO kc Newsletter 04/12/2026

"L'April piovoso, fa il Maggio grazioso" --- "A rainy April makes May graceful ”

Upcoming Meetings/Events - Save The Date(s)

April Wed. April 15th Monthly Dinner @Caddy Shack 700 E 3rd St, Kansas City, MO 64106 Cocktails at 6pm Dinner at 7pm

May Wed May 20th Scholarship Dinner Jewel Event Space Scholarship Winners w/Families in Attendance, spouses welcome

May Festa Italiana Friday May 29th, Saturday May 30th and Sunday May 31st at Zona Rosa

Buona Pasqua!

I hope everyone had a blessed Easter and enjoyed time with family and friends celebrating your faith.

Spring is bringing us a roller coaster of weather.  Right now I am mowing my lawn twice a week just to keep up.  But with these April rains, I look forward to the beauty that May will bring.  The beauty of growth and rebirth, and the reminders of how wonderful spring can be.

UNICO Scholarships— Our scholarship committee has worked hard to select 38 scholarships recipients this year awarding a total of $65,000.

Festa Italiana 2026— Reminder that we need your support.  Mark your calendar for May 29th, 30th and 31st for our annual festival!  Volunteers will be needed all weekend, but most importantly, plan to be there to celebrate our heritage for the entire weekend!

Festa Italiana 50/50 Raffle— I have sent out a follow up email with the details of our UNICO raffle and the incentive for members to sell their tickets.  Please follow up if you are unable to sell your tickets so we can collect them from you.  Deadline for the UNICO pre-sale incentive ends on May 5th.

May Scholarship Dinner — Our May dinner will be at the Jewel Event Space again this year.  Please join us as we invite our scholarship winners and their families to join us in a celebration of their achievements.  It is your opportunity to meet and greet the winners up close, and to enjoy the fruits of our labor.

Bring a potential member—The April monthly meetings is a great time to bring a potential member with you as your guest to dinner.  Our Chapter covers the dinner expense for all 1st time guests you have invited as a potential member.

Youth Members —Italian Americans age 18-25 are welcome and encouraged to join our chapter.  Our chapter covers the cost of your annual dues, and we also cover the cost of their meals at our monthly dinners.  If you would like to invite a potential youth member to be your guest, we would enjoy the opportunity to meet them.

A presto,

Michael A. Cucchiara