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Welcome to the Augustus Society web site.


The Augustus Society is a nonprofit organization of Las Vegas professional men and women of Italian American heritage, dedicated to improving the education, well-being, and positive image of Italian Americans. The Mission of the Augustus Society is to provide college scholarships to needy Italian-American students in Clark County with academic abilities; assist Italian-American families or individuals with personal hardships, and continuously promote a positive image of Italian-Americans. Formed in 1983, the society has awarded over 450 scholarships and awards, totaling nearly $750,000 in funds awarded.

COLUMBUS DAY BALL
Our 25th Anniversary and Columbus Day Ball Celebration will be held on October 18th, 2008 at the Orleans. Save the Date...


June General Membership Meeting
The June general membership meeting will be held on June 25th, 2008 at Maggiano's restaurant in the Fashion Show Mall on Las Vegas Blvd. accross from the Wynn Hotel Casino. Please RSVP before June 20th by contacting our administrator by phone at (702) 407-1380 or by fax at (702) 369-9000. If you are bringing a prospective member guest, please let us know when you RSVP so we can appropriately prepare to acknowledge their presence.


July General Membership Meeting
The July general membership meeting will be held on July 23rd, 2008 at Maggiano's restaurant in the Fashion Show Mall on Las Vegas Blvd. accross from the Wynn Hotel Casino. Please RSVP before July 18th by contacting our administrator by phone at (702) 407-1380 or by fax at (702) 369-9000. If you are bringing a prospective member guest, please let us know when you RSVP so we can appropriately prepare to acknowledge their presence.


August General Membership Meeting
The August general membership meeting will be held on August 27th, 2008 at Maggiano's restaurant in the Fashion Show Mall on Las Vegas Blvd. accross from the Wynn Hotel Casino. Please RSVP before August 22nd by contacting our administrator by phone at (702) 407-1380 or by fax at (702) 369-9000. If you are bringing a prospective member guest, please let us know when you RSVP so we can appropriately prepare to acknowledge their presence.

Please note that this is the last general membership meeting until November. In September, we will be holding our annual members only meeting at the Italian American Club. In October, we will be hosting the Columbus Day Ball at the Orlean's hotel. Also, at the August general membership meeting there will be an open session for nominating candidates to serve on the Board of Directors.


The Augustus Society welcomes tax deductible contributions to its scholarship program. Individual and corporate contributions are acceptable. If you are interested in sponsoring a full scholarship in your name for $2,000; or if you wish to make a donation to the scholarship fund, please forward your contribution payable to the Augustus Society Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 28255, Las Vegas, NV 89126.






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