MISSION STATEMENT
AMICI Naperville Area Italian American Club is a
non-profit social organization for those who
wish to enhance their appreciation of
Italian heritage and culture
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AMICI’S CORPORATE
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Benvenuti Amici! ~ Welcome Friends!!
2025
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Hunter Masen is the 2025 recipient of the
Amici Wayne and Mary Piccin Scholarship !!
How is the winner of the AMICI Club’s, Mary and Wayne Piccin Memorial Scholarship chosen from what is often a pool of highly qualified applicants? “Challenging” and “rewarding” are words that describe the process. Given annually to a graduating high school senior of Italian heritage, the applicant must have demonstrated outstanding academic, extracurricular, and community service achievements. The selection committee methodically sifts through materials submitted by each applicant to identify exemplary candidates, and refines the search by repeatedly considering the qualities of each applicant. The process is focused and thorough, but leads ultimately to a scholarship winner. The process itself is most rewarding for members of the committee as we become familiar with the extraordinary qualifications of many candidates. Our community can take great pride in the accomplishments of these students.
The 2025 recipient of the AMICI Club Scholarship is Hunter Masen a graduating senior from Batavia Senior High School. Hunter will be attending Northwestern University in the fall, where he has been accepted into the journalism program. Hunter plans to become a sports broadcaster. In addition to maintaining an exemplary high school GPA and playing football, Hunter is a founding member of the Bulldogs Moving Company. Through his involvement with this group, he and other members offer free household moving services and landscaping help to community members in need of such assistance.
Hunter was honored for his achievements at the May 15, 2025 meeting of the AMICI Club. He introduced himself and spoke briefly about his high school experience and future plans. Following the presentation of the scholarship award of $2000, he enjoyed a celebratory dinner with his mom and members of the AMICI Club. Our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for future endeavours go out to Hunter.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT
Armando Serafini
VICE PRESIDENT
Donna Bonk
TREASURER
Fran Morgan
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Barbara Kaurin
SERGEANT AT ARMS
Jo Ann Beck
SECRETARY
Dolores Sennebogen
EVENTS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSONS
Ralph Bertolacini
Alan Hallstrom
JoAnn O'Donnell
EVENTS COMMITTEE
Maria Rocco
Bob Bonk
Armando Serafini
Alan Hallstrom
Jo Ann Larsen
Technology Advisor
Joseph Speziale
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