Say it ain’t so Joe, say it ain’t so!!
But it is so. After twenty years at the helm, as our beloved Lodge President, Joe LaPorta is retiring and turning the reins over to our current Vice President Frank Di Salvo, who will now serve as President.
But he isn’t going to disappear! He won’t be far away, and will be on hand to help Frank with the transition, and to keep his beloved Lodge functioning, at the level we have all enjoyed
Our April Dinner Dance was our Queens Coronation. We had the pleasure to crown our new queen Jaden Gonzales, she is a beautiful queen and what was also so enjoyable we had 8 past queens - Louise Pampuro, Lori Scalabrini Blackwell, Francesca Grimes Dennis, Mary Grace Teramo Grammatico, Lisa Vaona-Case, Gilma Vaona, Britany Garnica, Nicole Vaona and our outgoing queen Marissa Lavezzari were present at our wonderful coronation. Jaden's aunt Linda Enneman was in attendance with a few of her family members. Each of our queens had their families also in attendance. Thank you to Anaheim Lodge
After enjoying a great meal of sausage sandwiches with all the trimmings (chaired by Tony and Louise Tesoriere), Louise Silacci, Immediate Past President of Hanford Lodge #1543 poses with a rose which was a gift to each mother at the May meeting. Louise has begun her campaign to be included on the ballot as President of the Grand Lodge of California when members meet for the Convention in June. Let’s give her all our support. She has been dedicated to the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy for many, many years. Happy Father’s Day to all our wonderful fathers!!
Ciao to all our Fraternal Lodges. Can you believe it; that half the year is here. As the old saying goes, time flies when you're having fun.
Also, we are preparing for The Grand Lodge Convention in Reno at the end of June.
ANAHEIM LODGE Celebrated our 65th Anniversary on May 7, 2023. The dinner was held at the Elks Lodge in Brea, CA. We were honored to have in attendance
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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