UNICO kc Newsletter 08/08/2025

August Wed August 13th Monthly Meeting @The Quaff 1010 Broadway Blvd KC, MO 64105 Cocktails at 6pm Dinner at 7pm

September Wed Sept. 17th Monthly Meeting @Caddyshack 700 E 3rd St, KC, MO 64106 Cocktails at 6pm Dinner at 7pm

October Wed Oct. 22nd Monthly Meeting @Jaspers 1201 W 103rd St. KC, MO 64114 Cocktails at 6pm Dinner at 7pm

Ciao UNICO Familia!

I know for many of us, while the summer heat continues, our minds are shifting to the start of school. For the Cucchiara family, I have two ready to start their Junior year of high-school, and our oldest starting her first year of college. That means a lot of changes coming to our household, but we are excited for the next adventure for our children, and we hope the start of their next year of school will bring growth and fulfill-ment to their journey.

Slate of Officers — I want to share my gratitude with our entire slate of 2025-26 Officers and Committee Chairman for their continued support and efforts keeping me in line the next year:). As I age, I have made it a point to surround myself with persons who inspire and challenge me to be a better version of myself. People I can learn from, with whom I am proud to stand beside.

If the opportunity presents itself, please take a minute and thank these persons for their commitment of their personal time they continue to give to this great organization.

July Dinner

Michael Cucchiara—President	Frank Cherrito—Executive Director & Festa Chairman
Mike Termini-1st Vice President	Dave Sullivan—Scholarship Chairman
Chris Schembri —2nd Vice President	Vinnie Vaccaro—Associate Scholarship Chairman
Vince Palmarine— 3rd Vice President	Joe Nastasi—Finance Chairman & Associate Scholarship Chairman
Frank Ancona—Secretary	Matthew Bommarito—Heritage Chairman
Mike Mange—Treasurer	TJ Greenwood—Co-Sergeant at Arms
Jerry Viviano—Health & Welfare	Jim Mesh—Co-Sergeant at Arms
Charlie Passantino—Presidential Advisor

Annual Dues—if you have not yet submitted your $80 Annual Dues, you can pay these in one of several ways—in person at our dinner meeting (either cash or check), Online through our website www.unicokc.com by clicking on the “Donate Button” on the main page, OR Via check to: UNICO Kansas City, 3008 NE 102nd Ter, KCMO 64154

Heritage Committee— they continue to do great work, so please check out our Heritage page on the UNI-CO website for regular updates. Currently we have links set for two different trips to Italy they have put together offered to family and friends of UNICO.

Bring a potential member— The August and September meetings are a good 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.

Slate of Officers

A presto,

Michael A. Cucchiara