Welcome to the West Haven Italian American Civic Association (WHIACA) Website. We are affectionatley known as the West Haven IA Club. The association owns and operates the Westwoods Ballroom.
About the WHIA Club
The club was established in 1959 and has a mission to promote active participation in all civic, educational and social affairs.
Board of Directors
The BOD oversees the operation of the association and abides by the club's official by-laws. Elections are held every 2 years to elect a set of officiers. Current officers are:
- President - Paul Frosolone
- Vice President - Paul Messina Sr.
- Assistant Financial Secretary - John Ferrie
- Recording Secretary - Pat Cassella
- Assistant Treasurer - Phil Pilletere
- Corresponding Secretary - Joe Fatone
Membership
Our membership is open to the general public and applications are reviewed monthly at or Board of Directors Meeting. Applicants must be sponsored by an existing member. We own and operate the Westwoods Ballroom. Any male citizen of the United States, being of sound mind and of Connecticut legal drinking age shall be eligible to apply for membership in the Association.
There is also an Auxilary for which membership is available to any female citizen of the United States being of sound mind and of Connecticut legal drinking age.
Membership is $40.00 per year for men's organization and $18.00 per year for the women's auxilary. Benefits include private member's lounge, access to the club event's, rental discounts and more, Please email Pat Cassella at iamembership@westwoodsballroom.com
Events
The club hosts monthly events such as New Years eve, Valentines Day Dance, St. Patrick's Day and many more. These events range in price but are typically $35 for a full sit-down dinner, live music, open bar and more! Events are available to non-members and information can be obtained by calling Sandy Cassella at 203-980-6169.
Newsletter
The club publishes a monthly newsletter that is available to members only as a hard copy sent through US Mail. This newsletter provides information on up and coming events, businesses of the organization, hours of operation and more.
View the Newsletter online by clicking here.
By-Laws
The organization operates under a set of official By-laws. These are available to all club members.
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