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Italian service clubs leadership updates (June–August 2026)

Overview

Throughout June and July 2026, Italian service clubs underwent extensive leadership transitions and launched various community initiatives.

In the Lions Club network, new presidents were appointed in Augusta, Biella, Asti, Grosseto, Alessandria, Viterbo, Imperia, Fasano, Terni, Ancona, Ostiglia, Priolo Gargallo, Senigallia, Somma Lombardo, Viarigi, Sciacca, Aragona, Nuoro, Santa Teresa di Riva, Vasto Adriatica, Ceglie Messapica, L’Aquila, and Ruvo di Puglia. Notable appointments include Gloria Mazzi, the first female president of Lions Club Grosseto Host, and Anna Turrisi for Ceglie Messapica Alto Salento. Additionally, Loris Baraldi was named governor of Lions District 108 Tb, and Antonella Morreale was appointed as a district officer in Sicily.

Rotary Club leadership changes included new presidents in Crema, Lecco, Garbagnate Milanese, Strongoli, Valle Caudina, Varese Ceresio, Sassuolo, Viterbo, Capo d’Orlando, Brindisi, Valle Telesina, Pescara Nord, Teramo Est, Appiano Gentile, Senigallia, Castelfranco di Sotto Valdarno Inferiore, Pantelleria, Cosenza, and Ferrara. Eugenio Boni was elected governor of Rotary District 2072.

Service activities remained diverse, ranging from the Rotary Club Strongoli opening a new headquarters in a Norman Castle to the Lions Club Sciacca Host launching the “Viva Sofia – Two Hands for Life” first-aid programme. Other initiatives included the Lions Youth Exchange Camp in Ravenna and Tirano, and the Rotary Club Brindisi’s support for humanitarian efforts in Uganda and Ukraine. The period was marked by traditional ceremonies such as the “Passaggio della Campana” and the “Passaggio del Martelletto,” emphasizing continuity in community service, health, and cultural projects.

Entities

Luca Scanavini · Ferrara · Fabio Callori · Rotary Club Ferrara · Stefano Gobbi

Timeline

13 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Rotary Club Ferrara appoints Luca Scanavini as president
Luca Scanavini, president of Rotary Club Ferrara for 2026-2027, will focus on youth employment, social inclusion, and community welfare through professional expertise and local leadership.
29 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Rotary leadership handovers in Tolentino and Cortemaggiore, Italy
Rotary Governor Stefano Gobbi visited Tolentino club and received a Grande Donatore award, while the Cortemaggiore‑Pallavicino club passed leadership to Tiziana Benzi, noting recent Italian service projects.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Loris Baraldi and Eugenio Boni named governors of Italy’s Lions District 108Tb and Rotary District 2072
Loris Baraldi became Lions District 108 Tb governor after Alberto Vistoli’s death, while Eugenio Boni was elected Rotary District 2072 governor for 2026‑27, each leading major service‑club networks in Emilia‑R
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 8 sources
Italian Rotary and Lions clubs announce new presidents and launch community initiatives
Italian Rotary and Lions clubs welcomed international youth, elected new presidents and launched community aid projects across Ravenna, Licata, Lamezia Terme, Napoli, Sibari and Scilla.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 8 sources
Rotary clubs in Italy appoint new presidents for 2026‑2027 term
Mariano Rodo and Giovanni Misasi were named Rotary club presidents in Pantelleria and Cosenza, outlining new service and partnership plans for 2026‑27.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Italian Rotary and Lions clubs hold community celebrations and fundraisers
Italian service clubs celebrated milestones and organized fundraisers: Rotary Club Alba’s 70th anniversary, Lions Club Ruvo’s burraco tournament for Doctors Without Borders, and Rotary Club Castelfranco’s hand‑
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
New presidents appointed to Italian Lions Clubs for 2026‑27
Anna Turrisi and Massimiliano Venta were elected presidents of Italian Lions Clubs Ceglie Messapica and L’Aquila for 2026‑27, outlining community‑service programmes and cultural initiatives.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Carmine Di Risio elected president of Lions Club Vasto Adriatica
Carmine Di Risio became president of Lions Club Vasto Adriatica on 10 July, with a new board set for 2026‑2027 to continue community service in Vasto, Italy.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Italian Rotary and Lions clubs appoint new presidents for 2026‑27 season
Rotary clubs in Pescara, Teramo, Appiano Gentile, Senigallia and Valle Telesina, plus Lions Club Santa Teresa, have elected new presidents for the 2026‑27 term.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Lions Club Italy appoints new presidents in Aragona and Nuoro
Italian Lions Clubs in Aragona and Nuoro named new presidents—Giovanni Volpe and Pasquale Sanna—while introducing new board members and reaffirming their service commitments.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 8 sources
Italian service clubs hold leadership handovers and community initiatives
Italian Rotary and Lions clubs conducted leadership handovers, highlighted recent service projects, and hosted a multinational youth camp.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Sicily Lions International names Antonella Morreale district officer for 2026‑27
Antonella Morreale was appointed district officer for Lions International Sicily's 2026‑27 social year, while Leo clubs reported leadership changes, new clubs formation, and ongoing community projects.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Carmelo Valenti leads Rotary Club Capo d’Orlando as Nando Torreggiani heads Lions Club Somma Lombardo
Carmelo Valenti became Rotary Club Capo d’Orlando president, focusing on inclusion, while Nando Torreggiani took over Lions Club Somma Lombardo, pledging continued community solidarity.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 12 sources
New presidents inaugurated across multiple Italian Lions and Rotary clubs
Several Italian Lions and Rotary clubs named new presidents in mid‑2026, outlining service projects and honoring long‑standing members during traditional hand‑over ceremonies.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 15 sources
Rotary Club Strongoli opens new headquarters in historic Norman Castle
Rotary Club Strongoli opened a new headquarters in the Norman Castle and welcomed three new female members, reinforcing its local community role.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
Italian service clubs elect new presidents and leaders
Rotary, Lions and Interact clubs in Italy (and one in Turkey) named new presidents and representatives in June 2026, continuing their service‑oriented leadership traditions.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Lions Club leadership transitions in Alessandria and Viterbo, Italy
Lions Clubs in Alessandria and Viterbo, Italy, elected new presidents Paola Bonzano and Gabriele Sabato, outlining upcoming service projects and leadership boards.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Lions Clubs in Italy elect new presidents
Italian Lions Clubs in Asti and Grosseto elected new presidents; Piercarlo Stella took over in Asti, while Gloria Mazzi became the first female leader of Grosseto's club.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Lions Clubs in Augusta and Biella appoint new presidents
Lions Club Augusta elected Antonella Baffo as president and Lions Club Biella named psychologist Patrizia Tempia, both pledging new community initiatives.

Sources

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