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Phone: 703-898-2133
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The Lido Civic Club is an organization which has been in existence since 1929, bound together by Italian-American heritage and culture. The club's first formal meeting at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC featured Fiorello LaGuardia, the "Little Flower," as guest speaker.
The Lido Civic Club membership has been and continues to be socially and economically diverse. It spans multiple generations.
The Lido Civic Club is an organization keenly aware of its civic and social responsibilities to the community. Over the years the club has helped many students achieve a good education and sound careers through the award of scholarship funds. The club has helped the homeless, elderly, orphans, and disaster victims.
Over the years "Friends of Lido" has emerged and has been supportive of the club's efforts and organization. Friends of Lido participants have been: the Ambassador of Italy, Supreme Court Justice of the United States, Heavy Weight Champion of the World, President of the Motion Picture Industry, Mayor of New York, former United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Members of Congress, the scientist who first identified the virus which causes AIDS, former attorney general for the State of Virginia, and some of the largest Real Estate Developers in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Through the active participation of the Lido Club Membership, the club continues to make civic and social contributions to the underprivileged in the community, provide scholarships, and provide financial aid for people in need. Our Objectives · Enhance community awareness of the integration of Italian Heritage in society and increase civic participation of Lido Members in the community. · Enhance Lido Member awareness of their Italian Heritage and introduce Members to the social, civic, and business community of the Washington Metropolitan Area. · To recognize and honor outstanding persons who have rendered distinguished service to humanity, art, literature, industry, government, athletics, medicine, and the military. To perpetuate harmony, friendship, and understanding between this nation and Italy.
Scholarships For students of Italian-American heritage enrolled in area institutions of higher learning that demonstrate financial need.
Socials Social events have included Past Presidents' Night; Family Picnics, Congressional Tours, and Father-Son/Daughter events.
"Lido Star" · An in-house publication recording the activities of the club and its members. You may view the latest Lido Star by using the link on the menu bar.
General Membership Dinner Meetings Monthly dinner meeting for the general membership at distinguished local Italian restaurants to break bread and discuss current affairs of the club.
Executive Committee Dinner Meetings Monthly dinner meeting for those members who serve on the Executive Committee to discuss new business for presentation to the General Membership. |
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