Established 1950 · 75+ Years

Our History

From a 1950 gathering of immigrants from the Trebbia and Nure valleys to a thriving society that has awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships to over 500 students.

Our Story Through the Years

March 19, 1950

The Società Val Trebbia was organized.

June 23, 1950

Incorporated under the laws of New York as Società Val Trebbia Inc., honoring the founders who originated from the Val Trebbia Valley in the Province of Piacenza, Italy.

November 10, 1956

At the request of the members and the Executive Board, the name was amended to include the additional words “Val Nure.”

February 17, 1957

The Society became officially known as Società Val Trebbia e Val Nure, Inc.

September 7, 2003

The 1950 By-Laws were amended after being read, discussed, and unanimously passed at the general membership meeting.

October 1, 2003

The amended By-Laws took effect.

★ The Italian and English languages are the official languages of the Society.

Founders & Past Presidents

With gratitude to those who built and led our Society.

Founders

  • Joe Agioni
  • John Draghi
  • Paul Draghi
  • Giacomo Grilli
  • John Guerci
  • Alfred Marina
  • Louie Marchesi
  • Alessandro Nessani
  • Alfredo Pasquali
  • Ferdinando Russi

Scholarship Program Founders

  • Cav. Paul Draghi
  • Cav. Frank Forlini

Past Presidents

  • Joe Agioni
  • Ferdinando Sursi
  • Bartolomeo Poggioli
  • Pietro Poggioli
  • Piero Zanazzi
  • Aldo Velati
  • Gene Bongiorni
  • George Zavattoni
  • Fermino Bobbi
  • Angelo Scagnelli
  • Cleto Guglielmetti
  • Paul Guglielmetti
  • Antonio Mosconi
  • Hector Morisi
  • Peter Segalini

Become Part of Our Story

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