| Frank Ciaccia, an original pioneer of the USSSA whose steady influence and wise decisions helped mold the organization was inducted into the United States Slo-Pitch Softball Association in the Executive Category. A native of Rochester, New York, Ciaccia has given countless hours of work and devotion to assure the success of the USSSA. Ciaccia attended the organizational meeting to form the USSSA and was named its first National Treasurer in 1968. He was named Regional Vice-President in 1970 and was elected Eastern Division Executive Vice-President in 1971. Under his direction, New York was the fist state to register 1,000 teams with the association. He earned the President's Award in 1976. In 1979, Ciaccia was elected to serve a two-year term as President of the USSSA. As Chairman of the National Hall of Fame Fund Raising Committee, Ciaciaa was instrumental in making the Hall of Fame and National Headquarters building a reality. Ciaccia has stood as a cornerstone in the success of the USSSA. |