About Us
MonacoUSA today serves as a social and business network for Americans, Monegasques and other English-speaking members of the international community.
The Association's historical objectives include fostering a strong bond between Monaco and the United States, assisting Americans visiting or living in the principality, and supporting Monaco's long term commitment to help the disadvantaged.
HISTORY
Created in 1973 at the express wish of H.S.H. Princess Grace, the MonacoUSA Association has for the past 38 years been the Principality’s main rendezvous for resident Americans and native Monegasque citizens - as well as friends of both nations from around the globe.
Princess Grace never missed an opportunity of fostering cultural educational and artistic exchanges between her native America and her adopted Principality and The MonacoUSA Association is the direct fruit of the Princess' desire to foster a sincere friendship between the two countries.
Princess Grace worked tirelessly for several favorite charities: the Monegasque Red Cross, AMADE, the Princess Grace Ballet School, the American Association of the French Riviera and for many international organizations assisting underprivileged children At the time of MonacoUSA's establishment in 1973, the Princess impressed on the first Committee Members that she hoped this Association would evoke the true American spirit of open friendship, good cheer, a willing hand to help others and, above all, informality. She intended that the meetings of the group be kept casual – and affordable to all “from the CEO of an international company to an 'au pair' working for a Monaco family” – as she herself once put it.
The Association has, over the years, attempted to follow our illustrious founder’s wishes. The Princess herself - as well as Prince Rainier and their children frequently participated in the Association’s events. Today her son, H. S. H. Prince Albert II, following in his mother’s footsteps, goes out of his way to support and encourage Monaco-USA by his periodic attendance at our sponsored events
Mission
MonacoUSA today serves as a social and business network for Americans, Monegasques and other English-speaking members of the international community. The Association's historical objectives include fostering a strong bond between Monaco and the United States, assisting Americans visiting or living in the principality, and supporting Monaco's long term commitment to help the disadvantaged.
Meet the Board
Annette Anderson - Volunteer Director
Board
President Mike Powers
Merrily Lustig
Jane D ’Amico
Brigitte Rupp
Emma-Jane McCormack
Pamela Furno
Benefactors
Robert Boisbouvier Papyrus Education
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou Stelios Philanthropic Foundation
Donald Manasse Donald Manasse Law Offices
Website & Online Communications
Carl Henry Global
Events
MonacoUSA sponsors various social events including monthly networking "happy hours" plus Fourth of July celebrations, Thanksgiving, US Presidential Election and Inaugural Nights, Superbowl Sunday and an Annual Quiz Evening. Members also participate in local charity events such as the No Finish Line, Livestrong Monaco Challenge , Telethon, Monaco's Annual Ecumenical Kermesse and Special Olympics. The Association also sponsors "interclub" events with groups such as the British and Canadian Associations, the American Club of the Riviera, Riviera Business Club, etc.
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Get Involved
JOIN THE WELCOME TEAM
Everyone likes to feel welcome and MonacoUSA wants to ensure that new American arrivals to the principality as well as visiting VIPS feel the warm welcome of those of us already happily part of the Monaco community.
The MonacoUSA WELCOME TEAM is available to offer advice and assistance to newly arrived individuals or families, including offering information on English speaking doctors, lawyers, home services, etc. The team is also available to assist US companies planning to open businesses in Monaco who have questions about life and lifestyle in the principality and who value the perspective of established residents and business people. The WELCOME TEAM members are also available to work as hosts, assistants, escorts or provide other support for Monaco organisations whose events may involve visiting American VIPS.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF THE McUSA WELCOME TEAM, please contact us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.