About us
Our story
A non-profit organization, incorporated in October 2000, joining the Village of Elk Grove Village, Illinois and the City of Termini Imerese, Sicily as one sister city.
Our mission
The Elk Grove Village Italian Sister Cities program strives to create and strengthen cultural exchanges by blending our Italian and American heritage.
- Build lasting friendships between families in both cities
- Stimulate international trade and economic development
- Expand the exchange of information in technology, medicine, the environment, social services and education
Termini Imerese
Our sister city sits on Sicily's northern coast along the Tyrrhenian Sea, about 35 km east of Palermo. Founded in antiquity as Thermae Himerenses for its hot springs, it is a seaport town known for its history, its upper and lower towns, and its warm welcome.
Since 2000, delegations, students and travelers have gone back and forth between Termini Imerese and Elk Grove Village, and many lifelong friendships have come from it.
Board of directors
- Giovanni GulloExecutive Director / Chairman
- Steve SchmidtDirector / President
- Chris ProchnoDirector / Vice President
- Ellen PeacockDirector / Secretary
- Cindy Aloisio-SchmidtDirector / Treasurer
- Mariann Gullo-KrewenkaDirector
- Linda CzyzDirector
- Gina SclafaniDirector
- Rod PickettDirector
- Maria GulloDirector