HISTORY   

   The Chicago Accordion Club originated in 1988, with formal Articles of Organization being adopted on July 24, 1989. The Club was incorporated as a 501(C) under the "General Not-For-Profit Act" of the State of Illinois on July 18, 1990.

   The purpose of the non-profit Club has always been to stimulate a positive attitude towards the performance of music on the accordion by strengthening relationships with fellow musicians, expanding knowledge of the accordion and accordion playing, and developing a publicity program to acquaint the general public with the educational and entertainment values of the accordion.



HONORARY MEMBERS

Anthony Galla-Rini
Vince Geraci
Al Monti
Art Van Damme
Leon Sash
Frank Marocco
Manny Quartucci
Dick Contino
Mario Moschino
Rina Rosa
Andy Rizzo



PAST PRESIDENTS

Lindy Kao  1988-1992
John Simkus  1993-1998
Ernie Sandquist  1999-2000
John Simkus  2001-2004
Lenny Leto  2005-