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Rodolfo Valentino Lodge #1449

by Brian Watson, President, Lou Catallo, Historian

  • 9 March 2023
  • Author: News Editor
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Elvis has left the building literally means “the show is over; go home”.

At our last month’s meeting we discussed our upcoming monthly schedule and affirmed our slate of officers. …Reminder: Our meetings are now on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM at Luna’s, on Pollasky Ave. in Clovis. Isabel will verify your reservations as usual.

Next month: Our very own Bert Liberta (head

Commentary from Roma Lodge #1573

by Larry Dutto-President

  • 8 February 2023
  • Author: News Editor
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“Beating A Dead Horse”

“Preaching to the Choir” has the same meaning as “Beating A Dead Horse” without the religious connotation. In essence one is advocating something to people who already share one’s convictions. The opposite is “Preaching to the pews” which is what Roma Lodge delegates feel like they have been doing at recent Grand Lodge conventions.

Since 2019 Roma Lodge has submitted bylaw changes at the Grand Lodge convention to reduce the number of delegates to one or

Hanford Lodge #1543

by Jackie Giacomazzi

  • 8 February 2023
  • Author: News Editor
  • Number of views: 798
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Hanford Lodge #1543

Once again, the members of the Hanford Lodge were treated to a very delicious polenta and stew dinner prepared by the members of the Leoni and Nardini families. Debbie Nardini, Mycaela

Roma Lodge # 1573

by Larry Dutto-Roma Lodge President

  • 8 February 2023
  • Author: News Editor
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Roma Lodge # 1573

Roma Lodge members were saddened with the passing of 68-year member Sharon Costa Barreto who passed away on December 8th. She was the lodge’s first queen in 1955-56 and represented the lodge at the Grand Lodge Convention. She was a regular at our annual ravioli dinners, polenta-stew meetings, Christmas party and anniversary celebrations. Our thoughts

Roma Lodge # 1573

by Larry Dutto-Roma Lodge President

  • 8 February 2023
  • Author: News Editor
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Roma Lodge # 1573

Roma Lodge celebrated the Christmas Holidays with their annual Christmas Party on December 4th. Over 150 members and guests were treated to an outstanding meal complete with antipasta, New York Strip steak, pasta and all the trimmings. Chair, Leslie DePaoli did an outstanding job as the lodge broke tradition with a group of our younger members taking charge, changing

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Sons and Daughters of Italy in America
Grand Lodge of California 
P. O. Box 2467
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (415) 586-1316
Fax:(415) 586-4786