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A Message From The THE "BATTLE OF THE GRAND LODGES" Joseph Simoni State President Chair - Membership Committee Lunch and Dinner meals will be catered by Musselli Cater- ing and take place at the Hall In order to attract new and retain existing members, the National Membership Committee is of Mirrors for the Saturday September 17th Session. You hosting a membership drive for all Grand Lodges that began in January 2016 and ceases at the all are invited to attend the meetings and meals. Please end of January 2017. Monetary awards for the top 4 winners are: contact the Grand Lodge Office for meal reservations First Place $1,000.00 Second Place: $750.00 (price will be $65.00 for all 3 meals). Individual meals will Third Place: $ 500.00 Fourth Place $250.00 be Breakfast $10.00, Lunch $20.00, and Dinner $45.00. The monetary awards to the top 4 Grand Lodges will be based on the results of the highest Net Deadline for meals is Sep- by Lynn Lawrence-Murphy tember 12th. Increase of active members at the end of March 2017. It is important not only to bring in new State President I would like to thank Membership Chair Joe Si- members, but to retain the ones you already have. “Fratellanza” moni, his committee and all members that went that As the warm days of sum- extra mile and stepped out mer come to an end, it is great into the Communities and In addition, and with the blessing and approval of our worthy State President, the top 5 lodges to reflect back on the many joined with other Italian lodge picnics, barbeques, Organizations in setting up dinner meetings and Italian with net increases will receive the following decrease in their 2nd Quarter 2017 PER information booths about the Heritage Baseball Games, Grand Lodge at the Italian Bill & I have enjoyed with CAPITA YEAA!!! Athletic Club Festival held so many lodge members in San Francisco on August and friends. The warm days First Place: 10% Second Place: 8% 20th and the San Jose Italian melted into warm hospitality Festival held on Aug 27th filled with great food and Third Place: 6% Fourth Place: 4% and 28th. A great way for hours of comradery with our our Order to become known Italian family and friends. Fifth Place; 2% to all and a way to support As we welcome the days and work with All Italian of fall, we also welcome REMEMBER: All awards are based on the percentage of Net increases (New and Existing American Organizations. our gathering together for The Las Vegas Lodge will the Grand Council Meeting members) listed on your Per Capita report as of the end of Q1 2017. be having a Dinner Show for and a time for State Officers, a fundraiser on September Committee Chairs and lodge 25th at the Italian American members to meet together Club in Las Vegas. Our own and share ideas on how to Frank DiSalvo (VP of Dolly address the challenges of Sinatra Lodge) and friends membership and fundrais- have planned an outstand- ing, and address all issues ing show for us. Let’s try to and suggestions that arouse help our Vegas Family and at the State Convention. support this event. Flyers Due to difficulties in obtain- will be sent. ing honorees and a lack of Please keep pushing for support for the Gala, it was the retention of Columbus necessary to cancel it this Day in your local, state and year. The September Grand at the national level. We must Council Meeting to be held Important message from the National Plenary be proactive! on September 17th will be As I will be attending the moved to the Grand Lodge Session August 20th 2016 National Executive Council Building on Mission Street Meeting on August 18th - in San Francisco. Two main August 20th, I will report topics for this session will be We are requesting that all members with email addresses con- what is happening at the information on the sale of the tact the Grand Lodge office and provide this information to National Level in my next Grand Lodge Building and article and also will report us. This will assist your Grand Lodge in complying with Na- a report from the new Mem- what took place at the Grand bership Program Committee. tional's desire to form a nationwide membership roster which Council Meeting. Rooms have been set aside at will greatly improve communications between filial and state Again, Bill and I express the Crowne Plaza near the our sincere thanks for the lodges and the National Lodge. San Francisco Airport. For warm hospitality and frater- room reservations (mention Please be assured that your email address will not be shared nity you extend to us when Sons of Italy), the price will or sold to any third party. we visit your lodges and be $159.00 ++ and $10.00 for attend your meetings and The deadline to submit your information is September 30th Parking. Deadline for rooms events. is August 31st. Breakfast, 2016. PAGE 2 IL LEONE SEPTEMBER 2016 From the Editor’s Desk by Andy Pampuro SAVE THE DATE [email protected]
We are making plans for our 65th Anniversary Dinner for Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Watsonville. The IL LEONE final arrangements are being made and I should have (USPS 257-300) them within the next 10 days but I wanted to let our A monthly publication, except August, for the Grand Lodge of California, brothers and sisters know of our celebration. Order Sons of Italy in America, a fraternal, non-proffit organization. 5051 Mission St., San Francisco, Calif. 94112 Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016 Phone: (415) 586-1316 ‑ Grand Lodge FAX (415) 586-4786 Deadline Date for all material ‑ the 20th of the preceding month Time: 4:00 pm Advertising Rates on request. Place: Pajaro Valley Rod & Gun Club Andrew Pampuro, Editor 557 Lakeview Dr, Watsonville, CA 9507 718 Avenida Majorca #D, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 Our deepest condolenc- Contact: Janey' Malatesta Leonardich, President Phone (949) 855-4279 • FAX (949) 206-0299 Sons of Italy Watsonville Lodge #2016 Subscription $20.00 per year. Publication paid by the members es go out to Eva Lavazzari, Periodicals Postage Paid At San Francisco, CA 94119 and President of the Anaheim At Additional Mailing Offices Lodge and also the Queen POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes To: Il Leone Coordinator. Her mother, 5051 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94112 Babe Peluso, passed away time and is presently the beyond anyone’s control. on July 25th at the age of president of the lodge. We All the information pertain- 80. I have known Babe for are so grateful that Babe ing to this has been sent out almost 50 years and she is was at the convention and by the Grand Lodge office. one person who is really a saw her granddaughter, I am still getting con- Sons of Italy member.She Elizabeth, be crowned Miss tributions for the Il Leone Grand Lodge of has always been a strong America. She was so proud sponsor program for which member of the Order. She of both her daughter and we are very grateful. If you was the queen of her lodge granddaughter. Babe will made a contribution and California Website at one time, then she be- be sorely missed by all who and your name is not on came the president. She knew her. the list please let us know. passed those genes down We are sorry to hear that If you want to be a sponsor OSIACA.org to her daughter Eva who the Humanitarian Banquet all it costs is $25 per name also was the queen at one has been cancel for reasons per year.
Grand Lodge Building History Committee Member for BILL MURPHY JOHN NARDI Alzheimers & Cooleys GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA 1475 Sulphur Spring Ave. 861 Edgewood Rd. 5051 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112 • Phone (415) 586-1316 St. Helena, CA 94574 Anemia Associations Redwood City, CA 94062 MIKE CARROLL PAST CHRIS LOTITO Phone: 707-963-0521 State President State Financial Secretary Phone: 650-363-0120 P O Box 198 STATE PRESIDENTS Email: [email protected] CAROLYN LAWRENCE-MURPHY GABE DOMENICI (1987-1989) Cell: 650-704-0606 Sonoma, CA 95476 1475 Sulphur Springs Ave. 1034 Apple Blossom Ln 437 Audraine Drive Budget and Finance Email: [email protected] Phone: 707-938-1295 JOSEPH LA BANCA Glendale, CA 91202 St. Helena, CA 94574 Corona, CA 92881 DAVID LAVEZZARI Email: [email protected] (2007-2009) Phone: 818-242-2469 Webmaster Phone: 707-963-0521 Phone # 951-737-4306 6797 Reefton Ave. 17825 Contra Costa Fax: 818-242-2002 NICKOLAS MARINELLI Hall Rental Manager Cell: 415-819-0475 & Work: 951-278-8780 Cypress, CA 90630 Rowland Heights, CA 91748 Cell: 818-422-4927 540 F Street MIRELLA COLOMBANA 707-694-8621 Fax #: 951-278-1049 Phone #: 626-965-3071 Email: [email protected] Phone: 714-897-8134 Colma, Ca 94014 164 W. Moltke St. Fax: 707-968-9709 Cell: # 951-258-8130 Fax #: 626-581-1267 Email:[email protected] Phone #: Daly City, Ca. 94010 Email: clawrence2844@ Email: [email protected] LAWRENCE ROMANAZZI Scholarship Fax #: Phone: 415-309-3860 sbcglobal.net Cell: 626-614-7413 State Treasurer Email: [email protected] (1983-1985) Students to Italy Program Work #: 650‑-755-1511 Cell: 415-239-7667 State First Vice President BARBARA FUMOSA WISNIEWSKI 4625 West Allen Avenue ROSEMARIE Email: Nickolas@ VERA FERRARA GIROLAMI Visalia, CA 93291 ARLENE M. NUNZIATI 20987 Gunnison Ct. VANDERHAAR OSIACA.org (2005-2007) Phone: 559-732-0823 CONVENTION AND GRAND 125 Humboldt Road Reno, NV 89508 801 W. Duarte Rd. #I 3115 Lake Albano Drive Fax: 559-732-0803 Royal Court Of COUNCIL MEETINGS Burlingame, CA 94010 Phone: 775-972-3894 Monrovia, CA 91016 San Jose, CA 95135 The Golden Lion COORNINATOR Phone: 650-342-3313 Cell: 201-874-5946 JOSEPH SIMILE Phone: 626-254-0449 cell phone 209-604-3149 CHRIS LOTITO Fax: 650-342-3310 Email: [email protected] (1975-1979) Cell: 626- 222-7768 437 Audraine Drive CHRIS LOTITO Email: [email protected] 437 Audraine Drive Cell: 415-608-3313 1225 West Roseburg Ave. Email: [email protected] Glendale, CA 91202 State Trustee North Glendale, CA 91202 Email: [email protected] Modesto, CA 95350 Phone: 818-242-2469 JOY BRUNO Italian Language & Culture Phone: 818-242-2469 ROY T. VANONI Phone: 209-524-5583 Cell: 818-422-4927 State Second Vice President 1778 Nephi Drive VITA ZACCARIA Cell: 818-422-4927 (2003-2005) Fax: 209-578-5541 Fax: 818-242-2002 JOHN COSTA Fax: 818-242-2002 Fairfield, CA. 94534 2160 Land End Loop Email: [email protected] 8501 E. Orange St. Email: [email protected] 1801 Trower Ave Phone: 707-422-3391 Roseville, CA 95747 Downey, CA 90242 Email: [email protected] Napa, CA 94558 Cell: 707-332-5623 Phone & Fax: 916-872-4999 GRAND LODGE QUEEN Phone: 562-861-1591 Leadership Phone: 707- 483-9604 Email: [email protected] ARLENE NUNZIATI Cell: 530-520-4401 MARY LUCIDO Youth Cell: 707-483-9604 Email: [email protected] 125 Humboldt Rd. NATIONAL OFFICERS State Trustee North 164 Copper Knoll Way BRIAN WATSON Work: 707-752-6123 Burlingame, CA 94010 FROM CALIFORNIA RICHARD LUZZI DAVID PRISCO Oakley, CA 94561 4308 North Dewitt Fax: 707-745-8111 Phone # 650-342-3313 7660 Myrtle Ave. #58 (2001-2003) 925-783-6329 Fresno, CA 93727 VERA GIROLAMI Email: [email protected] Cell # 650-608-3313 Eureka, CA 95503 1801 E. Collins #12 email: marylucido.1@ Phone: 559-323-0575 National First Vice President Email: [email protected] State Third Vice President Phone: 707-443-8669 Orange, CA 92867 gmail.com Email:Pumbaa673@ FRANK J. DE SANTIS TED SEIBEL Cell: 714-292-1038 State Trustee Central yahoo.com Membership Past National President 9063 La Grande St. Phone: 714-292-1038 EMERITUS ROLL PAULINE RICHMOND Social Justice JOSEPH SIMONI MARIA PIGNATI Alta Loma, CA 91701 th JOHN TEDESCO TONY RICEVUTO 9-12 Avenue Phone #: 909-987-5828 26248 Road 188 Grand Lodge Queen Emeritus National Trustee (1999-2001) San Mateo, CA 94402 Exeter, CA 93221 DONNA ROMANAZZI GRIST 5356 Polizze Ave. JOSEPH SIMILE Cell: # 909-731-6999 18 Carvel Place Phone: 650-349-7979 Cell: 559-731-4035 1029 North Atwood Las Vegas, NV 89141 National Co-Chairman Email: [email protected] Sacramento, CA 95835-2012 Cell: 650-867-1122 Email: [email protected] Visalia, CA 93291 Phone: 702-896-1515 Douhet-Mitchell Immediate Past State Pres. Phone: 916-419-6606 Email: [email protected] Email: accordnguy@ Phone: 559-625-3115 International Air Power Awards CAV. MARIA FASSIO State Trustee Central Fax: 916-419-6626 sbcglobal.net Cell: 559-786-8124 Ritual and Protocol PIGNATI FRANK LOCICERO Work: 916-419-6616 Email: [email protected] DONNA LEE COSTA Birth Defects Libraries 268 Delmar Way 8639 Solera Dr. Cell: 916-207-1603 Email: [email protected] 1801 Trower Ave. HAZEL ANN CHRISTIN San Mateo, CA 94403 San Jose, CA 95135 Phone: 408-532-8822 Napa, CA 94558 2173 Knowlwood Dr. Phone: 650-574-5786 ARTURO IBLETO CHAIRPERSONS OF Cell: 408-710-4979 Cell: 707-312-8134 Hanford, Ca 93230 Cell: 415-370-3956 COMMITTEES CALIFORNIA NATIONAL (1995-1997) Email: 2begrumpy@ Phone: 559-582-3597 415-819-0475 State Trustee South 1492 Lowell Avenue DELEGATES Western Foundation gmail.com Cell: 559-309-3597 Fax: 650-577-9349 MARCO ZONNI Cotati, CA 94928 ROY T. VANONI Queen Contest Email: [email protected] CAROLYN LAWRENCE-MURPHY Email: [email protected] 13537 La Sierra Dr. Phone: 707-795-1489 2160 Land End Loop ARLENE NUNZIATI Chino Hills, CA 91709 Fax: 707-792-2046 EVA LAVEZZARI Athletic State Orator Roseville, CA 95747 6797 Reefton Ave. WILLIAM MURPHY Phone: 909-590-2204 Work: 707-792-2712 Phone/Fax: 916-872-4999 MARY LOTITO SADIE PARISI TAMBURINE Cypress, CA 90630 SADIE TAMBURINE Email: [email protected] Cell: 530-520-4401 437 Audraine Drive 1925 Circle Park Lane RALPH AGNELLO Phone: 714-897-8134 BARBARA WISNIEWSKI Email: [email protected] Glendale, CA 91202 Encinitas, CA 92024 State Trustee South (1993-1995) JOSEPH SIMONI Email: [email protected] Phone: 818-242-2469 Phone: 760-613-6178 AL TRENTINI 226 N Carl Dr. Media SID TAMBURINE Visalia, CA 93291 Cell: 818-414-9908 THOMAS MANCINI Cell #: 619-677-7594 25572 Saltwater Dr. ANDY PAMPURO Fax: 818-242-2002 Work & Fax:: 760-634-1724 Dana Point, CA 92629-1508 Phone: 559-627-3956 718 D Avenida Majorca Email: [email protected] Phone #: 949-240-8578 Email: [email protected] Laguna Woods, CA 92637 Garibaldi Meucci Museum ALTERNATES Phone: 949-855-4279 JOY BRUNO State Recording Secretary Cell #: 949-436-0242 FRANK J. DE SANTIS ROSALIA MARGARIT Fax: 949-206-0299 1778 Nephi Drive LORI ROSSI Email: [email protected] (1989-1991) 9562 James Circle Cell: 949-637-5477 Fairfield, CA 94534 STATE ARBITERS 4540 St. Andrews Ct. Email: [email protected] Villa Park, CA 92861 Phone: 707-422-3391 Fairfield, CA 94534 PAM RICCI Phone: 714-637-7267 Cell: 707-332-5623 Cell #: 209-404-1883 Judiciary ROY VANONI Fax: 714-550-9234 HON. AL GIROLAMI Email: [email protected] Email: loriatthegrandlodge@ ANDY PAMPURO Work: 714-550-9155 3115 Lake Albano Drive gmail.com LOU SIEBEL Email: [email protected] San Jose, CA 95135 DONNA ROMANAZZI GRIST Cell: 209-531-6553 Email: [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2016 IL LEONE PAGE 3 News from the Central News from News from Lodge Websites & by Arlene Nunziati State 1st Vice President the North the South E-mail Directory by John Costa by Ted Seibel Anaheim Lodge State 2nd Vice President State 3rd Vice President www.anaheim2076.org cut. It has proven to be very [email protected] Beatrice Portinari Lodge [email protected] interesting and enlightening. Thank you to Paul Polo for C. Colombo Lodge www.soiccololmbo1315.com his hospitality and for invit- Camelia-Colombo Lodge ing us to his beach house in www.iinet.com/~osia1294 Westport. What a great day we Cesare Battisti Lodge had on the water. Connecticut www.sonsofitalypetaluma.org is a beautiful green state. We Colombo-Stella Lodge also spent a day in New York www.sonsofitalyfresno.org visiting Nella Varni who now [email protected] works there. Thanks Nella for www.facebook.com/pages/Sons-Of- the great tour and fun day. Italy-Fresno-Colombo-Stella-1149 I spent a week cruising Columbia Lodge [email protected] Alaska and it was a terrific www.sonsofitalysanmateo.com trip. We visited Ketchikan, Cristoforo Colombo Lodge Juneau, Stagway and Victoria. www.renosonsofitaly.org I am so sorry to report that In Juneau we were met by Diamond Valley Lodge #2991 author Roy Varni who took The warm summer days the Gala had to be cancelled A short while after I be- [email protected] us to the Federal Building, are turning into warm fall due to poor participation came President of my lodge Dolly Sinatra Lodge salmon hatchery, Shrine of St evenings. It’s amazing how and the inability to secure many years ago, I became in- www.dollysinatralodgeosia.org Theresa where we enjoyed a fast the year has gone. Just [email protected] honorees due to conflicting terested in the United Lodges lovely picnic lunch. We also 2 ½ months ago we were in Enrico Caruso Lodge schedules. (UL) of Southern California went to see the Mendenhall Sparks, Nevada for our an- visaliasonsofitaly.club.officelive.om Grand Council will be held and wanted to know more Glacier. In Skagway we took a nual state convention and Eureka Lodge in the Hall of Mirrors at the about it. So, I dragged my train trip to the Yukon. Great now it’s time to prepare for https://sites.google.com/site/eu- Grand Lodge on September lodge’s Recording Secretary, rekalodge1274/ trip. In Victoria we enjoyed a Grand Council. Grand Coun- 27. Do come and join us. Our my wife Lou, to a UL meet- https://www.facebook.com/Order. 3 1/2 hour tour of the city in cil this year will be held at in-house caterer will be pre- ing. We were there as guests Sons.of.Italy.Eureka/ a rickshaw. our Grand Lodge building in paring breakfast, lunch and of Rick Masotto, President Fratellanza Garibaldina I will be assisting member- San Francisco, I hope we will dinner for us. of the Joanne Coccia Lodge www.osia1627.org ship chair Joe Simoni with see many of you there. This This has been a great sum- in Fontana. Rick was a great Giuseppe Mazzini a festa in San Jose trying to will give you a good chance (http://www.giuseppemazzini.org) mer of travels near and far. guy, full of life and a dedi- drum up new members. to see our building and also My central area lodges cated member of his lodge. Giuseppe Verdi Lodge #1441 My sincere condolences to the workings of your Grand www.sonsofitaly1441.weebly.com have all been very active do- He took me under his wing, Eva Lavezzari and her fam- Council. Grand Lodge of California ing lots of fun events. introduced me to many lead- ily on the loss of her mother Earlier this summer I had www.sonsofitalyca.org I attended the Watsonville ing members of other lodges, Babe. She was so happy at con- the pleasure to attend the Hacienda Lodge #2168 and Columbia Lodges picnics. and explained a lot of what vention watching her grand- summer awards and scholar- www.osiahaciendalodge.com Great and of course lots of was going on. daughter crowned as Miss ship barbeque at the Salinas Hanford Lodge food. Columbia's annual hot It didn’t take long to real- America. Lodge. What an outstanding http://sonsofitaly1543.org/ dog BBQ was another great ize the benefit of belonging to [email protected] Hope to see all of you at event. It is always nice to event. the UL. The most beneficial Joanne Coccia Lodge Grand Council. see the youth at these events Currently I am at a Na- was what I could bring back ociaca.org Ciao until next month. where they have attained tional meeting in Connecti- thru a lot of work various to share with my lodge about La Costa dei Fiori Lodge scholarships to help them in other lodges. There was a [email protected] there advanced studies. Also wealth of information listen- Las Vegas Lodge honored were, there long time ing to what others were doing www.sonsofitalylasvegas.com [email protected] members. Great job, President for their lodge’s success. Most of all, I learned the Monterery Lodge Pam and all the members of www.sonsofitaly-monterey.org Salinas Lodge! UL meetings were a constant Napa Lodge Approximately 30 people reminder that there is some- napasonsofitaly.org attended the Oakland A’s thing greater to our Order Northern Solano Lodge Italian heritage game in early than only my lodge and isolat- www.SOI2534.org August. The game did not go ing my lodge members from Pugliese Lodge Thank You! well for the home team, but other lodges would do way www.soipugliese1375.com the food before and the nice more harm than good. Renaissance Lodge We wish to thank all the Grand Lodge Officers, Com- hat with the Italian flag colors When we were young, our www.sonsofitalyca.org/renaissance mittee Chairs and Delegates to the convention for on the brim was a neat give family, teachers and peers [email protected] away item. The San Francisco your deep concern, condolences, prayers and kind constantly taught us how to Rodolfo Valentino Lodge Giants Italian heritage game interact with others. We be- www.rodolfovalentinolodge.com th words on the passing of our dear niece, Nicola Zonni will be Sept 15 against the St came social in nature where Roma Lodge #1574 Farra. This is the reason we had to leave the conven- Louis Cardinals. Go Giants. (it interacting with others was romalodge1573.org [email protected] tion before it even started. At least we got to see her is an even year). a way of life that brought Roseville Lodge before she passed. Thank you all for your The Western Foundation knowledge, friendship, iden- Golf tournament fundraiser [email protected] love and support. tity, and a host of other for- in Chico is fast approaching, tunes that made us who we Saddleback Valley Lodge time to get the dust off the www.sonsofitalylagunahills.com Nico- are. [email protected] With much love, clubs and see how many golf So, communicating with balls I can lose. This event is Santa Rosa Lodge Marco and Nina Zonni the members of other lodg- www.santarosasonsofitaly.org a fun event, meatball putting es can only enrich our own Sgt. John Basilone contest, yes a frozen meatball lodge. Our lodge members www.osiacorona.com putting contest, hopefully will benefit by making sure Shasta Lodge many of you can support this members of our lodge regu- www.reddingsonsofitaly.com fundraiser. If you can’t make larly attend a UL meeting and [email protected] it you or your lodge can be NEL RIMPIANGERNE LA PERDITA, CI ASSOCIAMO AL in turn share their experience Vallejo Lodges a tee sponsor and also raffle at lodge meetings. One or two www.vallejosonsofitaly.org LUTTO ED AL DOLORE DEI LORO CONGIUNTI AI QUALI INVIAMO LE NOSTRE CONDOGLIANZE. prizes are needed This is one visits to a UL meeting isn’t go- Vincenzo Bellini Lodge #2519 of our only Western Founda- www.sonsofitalychico.com ing to do it. That’s like judging tion Fund Raiser so let’s all a book by its cover. We should Watsonville Lodge #2016 “NECROLOGIO” get to together and make it www.sonsofitalywatsonville.org dig in and interact. Member’s Name Lodge Lodge # successful. [email protected] That’s what we were Julia Bortoletto Shasta 2453 In the middle of August William Paca Lodge #1960 taught, trained and duty Prudy Kennedy Shasta 2453 I had the pleasure of attend- www.sonsofitalymountainview.org bound. That’s what makes Richard Lipari Vincenzo Bellini 2519 ing the National Sons of Italy West Covina Lodge the world go ‘round. Anna Van Tassel C. Colombo 1315 Plenary Session in Greenwich, [email protected] Ronald Rovere Joanne Coccia 2553 CT. This was an interesting West End Lodge Mark Ruso Watsonville 2016 www.sonsofitalywestend.org Maria Simone Napa 2043 experience and it was nice to If your lodge has an e-mail address Antonietta Magan West End 2127 meet all the National Officers and to network with other or website and you would like to Julia Massaro Ukiah 2104 include it with the above list, please Mervin Todd Hanford 1543 state lodge members. send it to me at apampuro@comline. Miss ya Babe!! com. Ciao until next month PAGE 4 IL LEONE SEPTEMBER 2016
Three Lodge Presidents Visit 365 Fund Raiser - Winners LIST OF UNITED July 1-15 The Reagan Presidential Library LODGES 1 $25.00 Bonnie Strutz SAN MATEO COUNTY 2 $25.00 Virgilio Lodge BENNIE PARDINI 3 $25.00 Jackie Cerchi 1400 Hopkins #101 Redwood City, CA 94062 4 $25.00 William Murphy Phone: (650) 367-8828 5 $25.00 Barbara Wisnewski 6 $25.00 Christopher Lotito NORTH BAY SHARON SILVEIRA 7 $25.00 Umberto Martino 1818 Vervais Ave. 8 $25.00 Michael Leoni Vallejo, CA 94591 9 $25.00 Hazel Ann Christin 707 644-5304 10 $25.00 Norma Marcucci [email protected] 11 $25.00 Lori Rossi SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY 12 $25.00 Mac Comparetto CHARLES SANT'AGATA 13 $25.00 Genny Arietta 1945 N. Glen Alva Lane Clovis, CA 93619 14 $25.00 Judy Bellino Phone: (559) 323-9523 15 $25.00 John Russo [email protected] Annette Porter, president of the Centinela Valley Lodge arranged a bus trip to the Reagan Library for her members. Deciding to go along were Linda June 16-30 SOUTHERN CALIF. Enneman, president of the America Lodge and some of her members as well as 16 $25.00 Cindy Franci Andy Pampuro, president of the Saddleback Valley Lodge and his wife, Louise. GABE DOMENICI It was a wonderful trip enjoyed by all. Pictured above are l/r Linda Enneman, 17 $25.00 Dorothy Jensen 1034 Apple Blossom Lane Andy Pampuro and Annette Porter. The trip took place on July 24th. 18 $25.00 Roldan & Frances Vigil Corona, CA 92881 19 $200.00 Luke & Carrie Harrison Phone: (951) 737-4306 20 $25.00 Pamela Bini 21 $25.00 Donna Lee Costa 22 $25.00 Louie Lodi 23 $25.00 Nancy Anderson 24 $25.00 Alan Schlappy 25 $25.00 George Christin 26 $25.00 Jim & Tina Lamanna 27 $25.00 Joe Panza 28 $25.00 Terry Messina 29 $25.00 Cindy Eslick 30 $25.00 Angela Fusco 31 $50.00 Emmett Yana August 1-15 1 $25.00 Paula Lehn 2 $25.00 Rita Fumosa News of the 3 $25.00 Gerrie Giotta 4 $25.00 Gerard Marc Aurele Western Foundation 5 $25.00 Bonnie Strutz by Roy T. Vanoni, Past State President &CAO 6 $25.00 Maria Pignati FILIAL LODGES ACCOUNTS PROGRAM 7 $25.00 Suzanne Simon 8 $25.00 Brian Watson The Western Foundation, a public benefit, non-profit tax- 9 $25.00 Patricia Dito exempt organization as defined by Section 501(c) of the IRS Code, offers a program that extends the benefits of a tax-exempt 10 $25.00 Gloria Pianetta status to all filial lodges within the Grand Lodge of California. 11 $25.00 John Guzzetta The program is known as Western Foundation Filial Lodges Ac- 12 $25.00 Carmla Mazza counts Program. 13 $25.00 Teresa Hagerty What does this mean? It means that a filial lodge can solicit donations and offer each donor a tax deduction for each donation. 14 $25.00 Michael Silva This is as if each lodge has it own foundation within the Western 15 $25.00 Arlene Nunziati Foundation. This program allows each lodge to have an avenue to raise funds for charitable purposes by offering a tax deduction on individual donations. It is a wonderful way to raise funds for a lodge’s gift giving program since the funds raised can be directed at the request of the filial lodge to any recognized char- ity including Western Foundation charities, such as scholarships, Alzheimer’s, etc. Recently, the Roseville Lodge # 1413 under the leadership of President Marlene Cristanelli took advantage of this program by hosting a bocce tournament for the Sacramento Area. The funds raised from this event were directed to the Filial Lodges Accounts Program where they will be maintained by Western Foundation and disbursed to a charity or charities selected by the Roseville Lodge. Donors to the event will receive notification of a tax exemption. More information is available regarding the Filial Lodges Ac- counts Program from The Grand Lodge Office or by contacting the Western Foundation CAO, Roy T. Vanoni, at 916-872-4999.
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Sons of Italy Western Foundation is pleased to announce a gift of $10,000 to our Scholarship Fund from Scuola di Lingua e Cultura Italiana (School of Italian Language and Culture). The school, located in South San Francisco, no longer is in operation and directed that the funds be used provide scholarships to residents of San Francisco, San Mateo or Santa Clara counties. Western Foundation is grateful for this donation in support of our Scholarship Program. SEPTEMBER 2016 IL LEONE PAGE 5 Columbus Day 2016-2017 “IL LEONE” Sponsors During the month of October many lodges will be celebrating Columbus Day with civic ceremonies. In the November issue of Gabe and Mardell Domenici Ugo and Maria Pignati Il Leone we’ll have all the stories. Below are photos of different Abronzino Family types of statues depicting Columbus that the Sons of Italy was Renee Adair Mike Eruzione Annette Porter responsible in erecting. Josephine Agosta Eureka Lodge #1274 Phil Privitera and Family Anaheim Lodge #2076 Matt and Donna Ferreira Julie Querin Joe Andruzzi Anthony Finanzzo Peter Quilici Susan Antonini Marie Finanzzo In Memory of John A. Rassias Genny Arietta Manny Finazzo Dartmouth College Professor Hilda Bay Leo Fontana Hugh and Pam Ricci Beatrice Portiinari Gloria Garibaldi Stella Riccio Paul and Sandra Bettencourt Tom Garnella Renaissance Lodge #2259 In Memory of Frank and Rose Steven Garnica Tony Ricevuto Ragone Gwen Ginocchio Pauline Richmond Raymond and Pamela Bini Judge Al and Vera Girolami Andrew Rizzo Hilda Blay Giuseppe Verdi Lodge #1441 Rodolfo Valentino Lodge #1449 Rick and Donna Branch Gold Country Lodge #2705 Roseville Lodge #1413 Gino Bruno Paul Ivancich E. Joseph Rossi This bust of Columbus stands Joanne Coccia Lodge #2553 Glen and Melanie Rushing in the courtyard of the Bowers Joy Bruno Museum in Santa Ana. Gianna Buldo Flora Knapp Joseph Sacco Judie Buldo Joseph and Mary LaBanca Sacramento Lodge #1352 Laura Busnardo La Costa dei Fieri Lodge #2424 Saddleback Valley Lodge #2566 Jackie Buti Jim Lamanna Salinas Lodge #2082 Don and Susan Cahan Tina Lamanna Margaret Salvatore Camelia - Columbo Lodge #1294 Janey Malatesta Leonardich Richard Salvatore Michael and Karen Carroll Angelo and Janet Leone Susan Scialla This statue was erected on the Frank Locicero Frank Scotella grounds of the Los Angeles Coun- Bonnie Carboni ty Mall. David Carboni Mary Lotito Manola Scovel Gerry Cardinale Lowinger Construction Ted and Lou Seibel C.Colombo Lodge #1315 Richard Luzzi Shasta Lodge #2453 Dolores Cervone Manola Scovel Louie Silacci Nick Cervone Maria Marin Angela Silva Dan and Gaile Certini Grace Massello Carla Silva Al Chiechi Mary Meiring Joseph and Dorothy Simile Priority Italian Golf Assc. Debi Mistretta Dario Sindicich HazelAnn Christin Mick Mistretta John Charles Slatten Cristoforo Columbo Lodge Modesto Lodge #2021 Peggy Soletti #1534 Susan Colaneri Monell Sadie Tamburine Columbia Lodge #1940 Billl and Lynn Lawrence Murphy Sid Tamburine Columbo Stella Lodge #1149 Napa Ladge #2043 John and Pam Tedesco Cornelia Vita Nuova Lodge Mike Navone Michael Turrini #1198 Bernadine Neil Ukiah Lodge # 2104 John Costa Adeline Nettleton Valley of the Moon #1959 Madeline Cristanelli Arlene Nunziati Rosemarie Vanderhaar David Delfino Northern Solano Lodge #2534 Roy and Yvonne Vanoni This beautiful statue of Columbus trying to convince Queen Isabella Linda DePalma Margaret Olivieri Sylvia Varni of Spain to finance his voyage while his son Diego looks on stands in Andy Pampuro Denise Vasquez the rotunda of our Capital Building in Sacramento. Janice DePasquale Aldo and Pam DeRose Louise Pampuro Marilyn Vecchio Eileen DeSantis Ann Paparella Vincenzo Bellini Lodge #2519 Frank DeSantis Pat Paparella Carol Watson Diablo Valley Lodge #2167 Frank Parisi Watsonville Lodge #2016 Robert DiDomenico Maria Parisi Ann Wendel Mike and Edithe DiGiuro Ben Pedranzini West End Lodge #2127 Rosemarie Dimaggio Rosemarie Pedranzini Ken and Barbara Wisniewski Patricia Dito James Pell Vita Zaccaria Become a Peter Dito James Petti Marco and Nina Zonni
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Telefoni: 333-0161 – 333-0162 PAGE 6 IL LEONE SEPTEMBER 2016 Saint Gerard Sagredo by Stephen Contrado, B.A. Th.M. 165 Nantasket Ave. #9 OSIA MEMBERS UNITE Hull, MA 02045 E-mail: [email protected] TO SUPPORT A FUNDRAISER Saint Gerard Sagredo was Saint Gerard rose early and born in Venice, Italy, on April worked late into the night. THAT 23rd about the year 1000. He He didn’t spend his nights in WILL COST YOU ALMOST NOTHING! was from a noble family, as- the homes of the rich. When sociated with the Sagredos. he needed a place to rest, he He is also known as Gerard chose a modest hut. He visited APPLY FOR A “NO ANNUAL FEE” of Csanád because he was the people in their homes, feeding OSIA CREDIT CARD BY SIMPLY first Bishop of Csanád in the the poor, tending to the old Kingdom of Hungary. and feeble, and reading the VISITING Gerard suffered a serious Bible. The sick were taken by www.commercebank.com/sonsofitaly illness at the age of five and cart to a hospital he had built was sent to the Benedictine in the city. Or - you can call 1-800-645-2103 monastery San Giorgio. He The country was guided Or - just visit your local Commerce Bank received an excellent mo- by Saint Gerard and saintly nastic education and learnt King Stephen, Queen Gisela of and ask for information on a Sons of Italy Visa Awards Card! grammar, music, philosophy Bavaria, and their son Emeric, and law. Now a monk, Saint who was taught the faith by You only need to be approved and use the card Gerard left Venice for a pil- Gerard. Emeric was intended grimage to the tomb of Jesus to be the next monarch of ONE TIME in the Holy Land around 1020, Hungary, but he was killed by but a storm compelled him a boar while hunting in 1031. For OSIA to reap the benefits. to halt his journey. He then King Stephen died in 1038. decided to visit the Kingdom Blessed Gisela returned to her of Hungary. native Germany and died in King Stephen I of Hungary 1065. begged Saint Gerard to remain A pagan king came to rule in Hungary to preach the true the country and began to per- faith to the people. He prom- secute the Christians. In the ised Gerard lodging in his year 1046, Saint Gerard was castle. But Gerard would not climbing into a small boat to Tell you lodge brothers & sisters! Tell your family! live a life of luxury. He made cross the Danube on his way his home in a small monastery. to speak with the king when Tell your friends! Soon he was made Bishop of he was ambushed by the king’s Hungary. Most of the people soldiers, who hurled rocks were pagans, and the few at him and killed him. The Anyone can apply and help with this National OSIA fundraiser! who had been baptized knew soldiers then pierced his heart very little about Christianity. with a spear. Gerard spent his life travel- Gerard was canonized by ing on foot through the dense Pope Gregory VII in 1083, forests and along marshy riv- along with St. Stephen and St. ers teaching the people how Emeric. Gerard is one of the to pray. patron saints of Hungary. His feast day is September 24th.
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Statue of St. Gerard in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. September Colombo Stella #1149 9/22/22 Pugliese #1375 9/5/25 Giuseppe Verde #1441 9/6/27 Desert Valley #2352 9/21/75
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Membership Committee United Lodges of So. California Rodolfo by Joseph Simoni – Chair [email protected] Columbus Dinner Valentino The United Lodges of Southern California will celebrate Columbus Day on Sunday, Lodge #1449 Clovis, CA System" whereby they con- October 2nd with a dinner and entertainment tact other members who will by Carole Watson, President; following an United Lodges’ short meeting Lou Catallo, Historian; "Uber" them to the meetings. [email protected] Your committee is doing starting at noon. their part as well. By the time Attending the event will be State President October Italian Dinner you receive this issue, The Lynn Lawrence-Murphy and First Gent Bill Fest: It is not too early to be- committee was involved in Murphy. gin planning for this event, 2 Festas in August. On Sat- scheduled for Monday, Oc- urday, August 20th, the day No host Cocktail hour: 2:00 p.m., tober 17; find out from your was spent in San Francisco dinner at 3:00 p.m. family and friends how many at the Festa Coloniale Itali- Entertainment throughout the tickets you will need. These ana. Then, on the weekend pasta dinners are getting bet- of August 27th & 28th, we afternoon featuring Michael Sinatra. ter and more popular every were at the Italian Family A delicious dinner is planned and will be year, so get your order for Festa in San Jose. I will have prepared by the Centinela Valley Lodge tickets as soon as you can more information for you with dessert served by the Saddleback Valley to make sure you and your in the next article. The 2nd families can ensure a good I hope that you took time and West Covina Lodges. quarter ended with a total Dinner: $15/person, children under 12, free. time. from your busy schedules of 4,222 Regular, Associate Month of September: to enjoy the summer sol- and Social members and 708 What! Pot Luck again? Yes, stice with family friends. Junior members. In the 1st 6 PREPAID RESERATIONS ONLY! and it keeps getting better. Membership, as we know, is months, we have netted a net RSVP by September 26th. Checks payable to Last month it was a great the life blood of the Order. loss of 245 members (a 4.9% United Lodges of So. California. lasagna, Chinese salad, peach Dwindling membership decline since 12/31/15). Please remit to pie, roll-ups, cheese cake, makes it more of a challenge Lodges who have initiated bear claws, oatmeal cookies to continue the benefits that Rosemarie Biagetti Vanderhaar, Rec. Secretary 3 or more in June are Cristo- 801 W. Duarte Rd. #I, Monrovia, CA 91016. ala Ruben, and more, , so, come with being a mem- foro Colombo (7), La Costa keep bringing those great ber: Fraternity, Culture, dei Fiori (5), Sacramento (5), Please include Lodge name and number of dishes. Our Italian cooks are Philanthropic endeavors Roseville (3) for a June total guests attending. the best! and Italian cuisine just to of 26. July's winner is the For information, call or text Welcome to our new mem- name a few. The 2nd quar- Dolly Sinatra Lodge with 25 Rosemarie at 626/222-7768 or ber: Robbie Kutz has just ter has ended, and we have new members!! Congratu- signed onto our membership our work cut out for us. email: [email protected] lations and Grazie Tanto, United Lodges of So. California meet at the rolls. He is the latest winner There are lodges that have of the Terry Watson Scholar- Mr. Joe La Porta and Enter- Centinela Valley Lodge Hall experienced a substantial tainer Extraordinaire (and ship award, sponsored by increase in membership (the Vice President, too) Frank 1744 W. Carson Street, Torrance. Carol Watson, our president, Dolly Sinatra lodge, for ex- DiSalvo!!! through the Western Founda- ample) and others that have A total of 37 members tion. Robbie is the grandson the capabilities who just were initiated in July. I had of our Vice President, Alberta may need a little guidance. mentioned in earlier articles Ferrer. The Committee has been that the National Member- Congratulations: A big charged with visiting those ship Committee has initi- In Memory of Clementina Congratulations! to Lorene lodges that may a little as- ated a Membership Drive Rau for her recent engage- sistance to be the best that Contest that will reward “Babe” Peluso ment, and now, marriage. By Eva Lavezzari they can be. Please welcome Grand Lodges with mone- Lorene has been a long-time them and remember that tary awards based on the net member and contributor to they are only there to offer Clementina “Babe” Peluso all our efforts here at our percentage increase of active was born on August 25, 1936 suggestions. Sister Edna lodge. Regular, Associate and Social in McComas, West Virginia. Esposito, who represents Galileo Galilei once members. I have included a She was the youngest of nine the Central District, has said:"We cannot teach people more detailed explanation children of Gaetano and Eva taken lodges in her district in this issue. Your support Capparelli. She was a first anything; we can only help and, using her tremendous in this endeavor will be generation Italian American. them discover it themselves." leadership, motivational greatly appreciated. Fratelli Babe came to California at Call our Scholarship Com- and communication skills e Sorelle: Please utilize the the age of 16 with her par- mittee Chair, Isabel Ron- and love of the Order, is resources available to you ents and settled in Stanton, zano, at (559) 297-0851, for working with them to be to increase and retain your California. She joined the information on this topic. The "the best that they can be". membership. Let's all try to Sons of Italy and was a char- Deadlines: for Clovis Lodge Members can't drive to the show a net increase by the ter member of the Anaheim Scholarships, March 31, meeting? Set up a" Buddy end of 2016. Lodge #2076 and the lodge’s 2017, for next year (but start Grazie Tanto.. first queen. now); for California State Babe was introduced to Grand Lodge Scholarships: Larry Peluso at the Sons of March 01, 2017; and for Na- Italy by a mutual friend Joe tional Scholarships the date is D’Ordine. After dating for six generally November to Feb- months they were married and moved to Chicago where Larry ruary of any year (for more was stationed in the Army. They moved back to California information go to https:// where they raised their two children Larry, Jr. and Eva. After www.osia.org/students/ 16 years of marriage, Babe lost her husband. She never looked scholarships.php); National back and focused on her three passions: her family, her children, scholarships are generally for and the Sons of Italy and of course latter her 6 grandchildren. $500 to $5,000. Babe was the heart of the Anaheim Lodge serving in all Join Us: If you have capacities and roles for 58 years. She was the Anaheim Lodges friends or family that are greatest recruiter. It is hard to believe that Babe’s love could looking for good fellowship be greater than her love for her children and family, but her and a place to hang out on grandchildren were the most prized in her life. She always had the third Monday of each a story to tell about her grandchildren to everyone she met. She was the happiest when she was surrounded by them and they month, invite them to join will love and miss her forever. Babe passed away suddenly on you at our meetings, 6:30 PM, July 30, 2016. at Notre Dame Hall, 333 8th I just want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and Street, at DeWitt Avenue. We support for my mother, my family and my brother and I. The feature short meetings, great Sons of Italy is truly a family organization. Being surrounded companionship, and superb by our brothers and sisters was a comfort to all of us. I know food. Our web site is http:// my mom is smiling down on us all. She was the greatest mom, rodolfovalentinolodge.com/. Nonna, sister, and Zia. She will be greatly missed. PAGE 8 IL LEONE SEPTEMBER 2016
Saddleback Valley Lodge #2566 Burt Bonaldi Celebrates a Mission Viejo, CA by Andy Pampuro, President Milestone Birthday by Pamela Ricci, President, Cristoforo Colombo Lodge #1534
On Friday, July 8th we held Those who took part in the con- Schlappy who provided us with It was a great occasion to Ricci when she was Queen of our monthly general meeting. We test were Michelle Lowinger, Pete pop corn to enjoy while watch- celebrate my father’s 90th our lodge and a Duchess of the were suppose to show a movie Dito, Louise Pampuro, Pat Dito, ing the movie and then half way birthday on July 9, 2016. Burt Grand Lodge in 2003. after the meeting but we had too Andy Ginocchio, Al Schlappy, through the movie we enjoyed ice or in his true Italian name The birthday celebration much scheduled so we canceled it Kerry Herington and our Queen cream sundaes. Bonaldo Americo Bonaldi was a great day; my brother until next month. Instead we ini- Baylin Herington. The members Our last big event for August was born in Detroit Michigan Dr. Louis Bonaldi and his wife tiated five new members into our voted the following as the big was our Night at the Races, a on July 6, 1926. He is a long Tierra opened their home so lodge. They were Danielle Alfieri, winners … First place - Michelle yearly event so many of us enjoy. time member of the Cristoforo we could celebrate in 1920’s Frank Saporita, Enest Follis, Elsa Lowinger, second place Queen We had about forty members and Colombo Lodge #1534 and style. Maria Nelson and her Girgis and Carmen Moraga-Eid. Baylin Herington and in third friends attend our Night at the has given back to the Lodge family took some great pic- Our First Lady Louise Pampuro place our First Lady Louise Pam- Races at the Los Alamitos Race through his smiles, jokes and tures, and everyone helped acted as the Herald. puro. Congratulations to you all. Track. We enjoyed a fabulous song. Many of you know him with the fantastic food and Our Queen Baylin Herington At our meeting in August we buffet dinner prior to the races. as one of The Gaylord’s as drink. Of course we had a little told the members of her experi- had a quick meeting and then I can’t tell you who won and who he has entertained all over concert with Don Rea at the ences going to her first conven- we enjoyed pizza and salad and lost, no one is talking. Many California, at many festivals, piano, my Papa and my sister tion as Miss Convention City, finally got to see our movie which thanks to Pat Dito who arranged on TV and of course at our Lydia signing some old Gay- She was very proud to represent was “Tea With Mussolini.” It was this event. The third race was conventions here in Reno. A lord songs. The day could not our lodge. an excellent movie and we thank named for our lodge and some of special time you may recall is have been better with friends MarIa Marin won the atten- Pete Dito for showing it. Thanks us got to take a picture with the when Burt sang Amore Mio and family all around. Buon dance award and donated it back also goes out to Hank and Mi- winning horse and jockey. to his granddaughter, Angela Compleanno Bonaldo!! to the lodge.. chelle Lowinger for arranging Following the short meeting for the pizza and drinks, to Al the chili cook off took place.
President Andy Pampuro standing be- hind the five new members we initiated into our lodge. From l/r Ernest Follis, Carmen Moraga-Eid, Elsa Girgis, Frank Saporita and Danielle Alfieri.
The Birthday Boy with his cakes.
President Andy Pampuro and Queen Baylin Herington in front of a beau- tiful collage of pictures of Baylin’s experience at the convention. This was made by her mother Kerry Herington.
What a fun group!!
The members who made the chill for the chili cook off contest. From l/r Michelle Lowinger, Pete Dito, Louise Pampuro, Pat Dito, Andy Ginocchio, Al Schlappy, Kerry Herrington and our Queen Baylin Herington.
Daughter's Lydia & Maria & Missy Fredianelli, Ron Gaylord's daughter.
The winners of the chill cook off contest. First place went to Michelle Lowinger, Second place went to our Queen Baylin Herington and third place went to our First Lady Louise Pampuro.
Don Rea accompanies while Burt sings From the Vine Came the Grape. SEPTEMBER 2016 IL LEONE PAGE 9 Joanne Coccia Lodge #2553 by Anthony N. Finazzo Napa Lodge #2043 Napa, CA by SuzAnne Regalia, Recording Secretary Ron received his Associate has been on the Board of Di- [email protected] of Arts degree in business rectors for many years serving napasonsofitaly.org management. He retired from as a trustee, Vice-President, the phone company as a con- Delegate to the Grand Lodge sultant engineer in 1985. Soon and a delegate to the United Maria Teresa Simone 1920 - 2016 after, he worked for Office Lodges of Southern Califor- Pictured with her brother Frank Calise Communication Systems as an nia. He served on the scholar- engineer. He was admired and ship committee as the chair- respected by his colleagues as man. It was evident that Ron much for his kind nature and truly loved the Order Sons of his vast knowledge. Italy In America. Always willing to lend a His hobbies included gar- helping hand, Ron was a main- dening and woodworking. tenance man for the Oldtimers Ron was known as “The Rock- Foundation, and also active ing Horse Man” for his espe- RONALD “RON” ROVERE in bingo at St. Joseph Catholic cially finely crafted rocking Church, where he was also horses. Above all, Ron was a Ronald “Ron” Rovere, a a long-time parishioner. He family man, a devoted hus- 60-year resident of Fontana, was a 22-year volunteer for band, loving father, wonder- passed away on Sunday, July Fontana Police Department, ful grandfather (as well as a 10 at Kaiser Hospital in Fon- as well as a 60-year mem- great-grandfather), and a true tana with his loving family at ber of the Knights of Colum- friend. Ron was a wonderful his bedside. Ron was 82 years bus. Ron’s familiar smile and role model, and will always of age. friendly greeting will always be missed by those fortunate A native of Astoria, be missed by the Joanne Coc- enough to have known him. Queens, New York, Ron was cia Lodge No. 2553 Order of He leaves his beloved wife born on March 8, 1934 to the Sons of Italy, where he was Roseann; four loving chil- Philip and Angelina Rovere. always in the kitchen cooking dren, Rene, Cathi, Lisa (Sal), After attending local schools on Thursday pasta nights. He and son Bob (Kerri); and 12 in Astoria, Ron studied at the received well-deserved recog- grandchildren and 7 great- Manhattan High School of nition as their “Honoree of the grandchildren; as well as Aviation Trades. He was draft- Year” in 2007. He also received sisters Maria Randazza and ed into the Army, and served the “Man of the Year” award. Our Dear Sister Maria has gone home to be with our Lord. Maria was a Anita Rovere. Ron was a true faithful and supportive member of our lodge for the past 18 years. We in the Korean War. Upon being He was loved by all who knew champion for his loving fam- stationed at Norton Air Force were very fortunate to have known Maria, it was always a joy to have him. He and his wife joined ily and the Order Sons of Italy. her presence at our dinner dances and other events. Maria was indeed a Base in San Bernardino, he our order in January 2003. Ron’s memory will always very special lady with a very kind and gentle spirit. We will miss you met Roseann Basile, whom Ron wasted no time in getting be treasured by his many, Maria… Rest in Peace Dear Sister, until we meet again. he married in 1956. Ron and involved with our order. He many friends. May he rest Roseann would have cel- started out by volunteering in in God’s loving embrace and ebrated their 60th wedding the kitchen cooking pasta for let the perpetual light shine anniversary on July 21. the general public. He loved upon him. After starting work with making Thursday lunches for Pacific Telephone in 1957, the pasta night workers. He
SAVE THE DATE Sunday, September 25, 2016 Las Vegas Lodge # 2158 will be having a Dinner Show Starring Frank Di Salvo from Frank’s Place, Indian Wells, CA At the Italian American Club in Las Vegas More Details will be following soon. PAGE 10 IL LEONE SEPTEMBER 2016 Hanford Lodge #1543 by Jackie Giacomazzi [email protected]
Hanford Lodge #1543 goes dark July and August. Instead of an August meeting, a hotdog roast and swim party is held, hosted by the Giacomazzi Family. Bocce is always on the agenda, as well as swimming and enjoying "fratellanza". Our next meeting will be on September 14, when members will hear about the Italian heritage of the Ambrosini family.(One of the "founding fathers" of our Lodge).
Shasta Lodge #2453 Redding, CA by Carole Dellaragione
We began June by hosting or shine. at the lodge on September City Park our new venue for wiches. We will have crafts, a fundraiser for the Redding We passed the basket 16th following a funeral at future bocce tournaments and games and laser tag for the Grange. This fundraiser goes around and between what we Northern California Veteran’s Paesano Days. kids, vendor and craft booths, directly to their scholarship collected and a donation from Cemetery in Igo. This year Paesano Days and a cooking demonstration program. While they sold Shasta Lodge, Preston ended Earlier this month five will have an even larger bocce by local Italian Chef Pam just over 100 tickets, people up with about $680. Preston of our members spent an tournament with four courts Buono cooking minestrone enjoyed the spaghetti and and his family were very evening preparing a dinner instead of the three we had soup. And of course our great meatball dinner and the great appreciative. A couple of vol- at Camp for Life. Camp for in the past. We will have our raffle of beautiful baskets and raffle. unteers from our lodge, Rita Life, held at Whiskeytown’s spaghetti dinner on Friday a great grand prize. We hope Shasta Lodge held a steak Mandina and Anita Branch N.E.E.D Camp is funded night with dancing to the Pat some of you will make the night event on June 18th with were out there the next day to through Walmart Heart, a Karch Quartet. We will trip to Redding an join us. The about 100 people enjoying help Preston. program from Walmart truck also be serving Beer, Wine, move to October should bring either steak or chicken, with One of our long time mem- drivers and the Missing in soft drinks, and for dessert cooler weather. ravioli, salad, bread and bers will be celebrated his America Project. we will have cannoli, spumoni Hope you enjoy the rest of spumoni ice cream for des- 100th birthday on July 14th. The camp is for children ice cream and zeppoles. On your summer. Your friends sert. Once again a nice event His family honored him with who have been diagnosed Saturday we will have our tra- from Shasta Lodge chaired by Jim Giacome- a dinner at the lodge on July with serious illnesses. For the ditional Italian sausage sand- lli. Jim Nobili stepped away 10th and we celebrated with children and their families, wiches and meatball sand- from behind the bar for this cake and ice cream at our July the camp is a distraction from event and cooked a very tasty general meeting. Wishing a health concerns. The family sauce for the ravioli. very happy 100th birthday to members make arts and crafts, Our guest for Steak Night Al Massa. swim or if they want, simply was Preston Sharp and some At the end of June we were rest. Thanks to our members of his family. Preston is 10 saddened to lose our member Jim Giacomelli, Alan Wolo- years old and in November Julia Bortoletto who had been chuk, John DiMatteo, Steve 2015 he entered a cemetery to a member of Sons of Italy for Delben and Bob Gullixson. honor a veteran, his grandfa- 63 years. Julia’s son Luciano We are in the process of ther. He wondered why there held a Celebration of Life at building four bocce courts at weren’t any flags to honor the the lodge following services South City Park in Redding. fallen veterans. He was upset at St. Joseph’s church. We had our groundbreaking and decided to do something We are very sad to say that on Saturday, August 20th about it so he started collect- we lost a charter member and and hope to have the courts ing money. Since that time friend last month. Rich Mi- completed in about three to Preston has put 2500 flags gnano “Little Richie” passed four weeks, in time for our and 800 flowers on veter- away just a month or so after 30th Paesano Days to be held ans’ gravesites. He visits the losing his wife Stella. We will on September 30th and Octo- cemetery every Sunday, rain have a Celebration of Life ber 1st. We will make South SEPTEMBER 2016 IL LEONE PAGE 11
Our deepest apologies go out to Rosemarie Vanderhaar for us screwing up the names of her grandsons in her article William Paca Lodge #1960 last month. The captions under the first two pictures both Moutain View, CA by Carolyn Franklin said Cameron Tuck. It should have read Cameron Tuck and then Ryan Tuck. We are sure we have it right this time. The winner of the Virginia around the world. My main added bonus, Gianfranco has Linda Scholarship this year is area of interest is in immuno- applied for membership in the A Sons of Italy Family an extraordinary young man, therapy cancer treatment as William Paca Lodge. It is with graduate of Christopher High well as developing convenient great pleasure that we initiated School in Gilroy with a 4.4 approaches to peritoneal di- Irina Cusimano into our lodge Celebrates Three Graduations withCarlo Marenco and Maria by Rosemarie Biagetti Vanderhaar GPA. Gianfranco Filice who alysis and hemodialysis. Not attended the dinner with his only is his intelligence impres- Pignati conducting the rite of initiation. Our Lodge continues The family is celebrating three derhaar) Tuck of Temple City. parents, Franco of northern sive, his personality and social to grow and prosper under graduations this year. Three Ryan Tuck graduated from Italy and Nadina of El Salva- skills are indicative of a man the guidance of the never- grandsons, two graduated from Arcadia High School and will dor, plans to attend Stanford who brings confidence and a tiring energy and dedication college and one from high school. be attending Pasadena City Col- and will focus on a career in sense of well-being to a group. of President Rosalia Margarit. All three are junior members of lege. He is an Athlete Scholar medical research. When asked Gianfranco took the time and We owe her our gratitude and the Pugliese Lodge No. 1375 and and Arcadia Rotary Athlete and what is his future goal he effort to greet each Lodge admiration. Rosalia and Albano will be continuing their educa- an MVP for baseball. He hopes replied: I intend on majoring member and thank them for attended the Convention and tion. to be able to play baseball while in Biomedical Computation the Scholarship. Patron of the shared the latest developments Kellen Brower graduated from at PCC. Hasn’t quite decided on in hopes of developing a bio- Scholarship, John Linda, was that enhance our Italian experi- the University of the Pacific in what major study to pursue. He technology start-up dedicated present at the Award dinner ence. “L’occhio del padrone, Stockton with a degree in Busi- is the youngest son of Scott and to creating medical devices and commented what good ingrassa il cavallo.” ness Administration. He finished Kris Tuck. and information more acces- hands the future is with stu- four years in three but is continu- Finishing her first year study- sible and affordable to people dents like Gianfranco. As an ing his education there. He is son ing for her Master’s Degree in of Eric and Kim (Vanderhaar) Criminal Justice at Michigan Brower of Oceanside. State University is past Pugliese Cameron Tuck, completing Lodge Queen Kelsey Brower. three years, graduated from Pasa- Congratulations to them and dena City College. In September, their parents. Cameron will be attending the University of California, Los An- geles, where he plans to continue Irina Cusimano was initiated into our lodge and Carlo and Maria Pignati his education in Economics and did the rite of initiation. Business Administration. He is the son of Scott and Kris (Van-
Cameron Tuck The scholarship winner is Gianfranco Felice of Gilroy. He attended Christopher High School in Gilroy, had a 4.4 GPA and will be going to Stanford. He was there with his father and mother, Franco and Nadina Felice.
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Thank you, Andy Pampuro Debbie Ure Kellen Brower PAGE 12 IL LEONE SEPTEMBER 2016 Eureka Lodge #1274 Eureka, CA by Heidi Benzonelli, State Deputy Eureka Lodge
In May the Eureka Lodge awarded four $1000 scholarships to local high school youth of Italian Heritage. Twice a year our lodge gets together and prepares and serves Chicken and Po- lenta to about 300 folks. These Fundraisers are the main source of revenue for our Scholarships.
“L’amore vince sempre”, Heidi Ben- zonelli - Burden and Darrell Burden
Eureka Order Sons of Italy Scholarship Recipients: Hadassah Ce- saretti Abbey Gans, Megan Guy and Natalie Pedecino “Chi dorme non piglia pesci“
Not only did the Executive Officers of the Eureka Order at- tend the Convention in June, many of us have been up to a lot more too! The President of our Lodge Eddie Fornari Morgan is an active member of the Armed forces, Richard Luzzi, the Trustee of the North left the convention and headed straight to Italy, and Heidi Benzonelli the State Deputy and Darrell Burden, Lodge Trustee got Married. Rosemary Fitzpatrick, Richard Luzzi, Ellen Bryant and Bonnie DuMond “Noi non potemo avere perfetta vita senza amici”
Gus Cricchio and Rosa Massagli “Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto”.
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Robert F. Paoletti (right), Redding Sons of Italy active member & Major Eddie Fornari Morgan, Eureka Sons of Italy active member, proudly serving their country.
But the fun has only begun! This Month, August 14th is the Mezzo Agosto Picnic at Redwood Fields in Eureka. On September 18th starting at 11 am the World Renowned Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament is also at Redwood Fields in Eureka, and then on October 30th our “Delizioso” Community Chicken and Polenta Dinner begins at 4:40 pm on 222 Dollison Street at the St. Bernards Catholic High School Gymnasium. If you are interested in attending any of our Lodge’s Events or you would like to reach us di- rectly, “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Order.Sons.of.Italy.Eureka
Richard Luzzi, enjoying the scenery on a terrace overlooking the sea in the ancient town of Castro Italy. “Una cena senza vino e come un giorno senza sole” SEPTEMBER 2016 IL LEONE PAGE 13 Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini Roma Lodge #1573 by Tony Ricevuto, President Tulare, CA by Larry Dutto On July 30, 2016 Ray Mancini was inducted into the Nevada box- ing Hall of Fame at Caesar’s Palace. His legacy in the boxing world Roma Lodge August meet- responsibilities in organizing salad everyone enjoys. is renowned, he was a world champion who valued his Italian heri- ings are special as the lodge lodge activities so they remain President David DePaoli tage and culture. I was honored to represent the California Grand Lodge of the Sons of Italy and presented Ray Mancini a plaque that recognizes its junior members engage in lodge activities. encourages all the juniors to our worthy State President Lynn Lawrence Murphy authored and as the future of the lodge. The August meeting focus- become active in serving as of- wrote, “The Grand Lodge of California, Order Sons of Italy in America, Nearly 70 members of the es on featuring a summer bar- ficers and trustees for the meet- congratulate Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini on being inducted into the lodge are junior members who becue with hamburgers and ing and a special raffle, coordi- Nevada state boxing Hall of Fame. Your outstanding achievement as are under 18 years of age or hotdogs, French fries, chicken nated by Megan Dutto is held a boxer and you devotion to our Italian heritage makes all Italian may be older and attending strips and other special treats featuring back-to-school items Americans proud of you we thank you for showing the rest of the world college. Roma Lodge puts a for the kids. Aaron Dutto just for the junior members. the diversity and riches of our Italian American culture.” special emphasis on recruit- serves as the official chef for
ing junior members to join the evening while Maryann
the lodge and giving them Luis makes her famous potato
Roma Lodge President David DePaoli assists junior member Gabrielle Benedetti serve as president for the junior member night at the August meeting.
Megan Dutto and Dominic Pitigliano assist in giving out raffle prizes to junior members at the junior member night at the August meeting of Roma Lodge.
Ray Mancini was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio and fol- lowed his father Lenny Mancini, who also was a noted Italian-Amer- ican boxer and of course a great supporter to his son. Ray worshiped his father and authored a book called ‘The Good Son”. “Not because my father wanted me to be that, because he tried to talk me out of it in the worst way. He told me, it was the Depression, he had to eat. He had to fight. For me, …... I had other opportunities. But I wanted to be a professional fighter for (my father). I wanted to win the world title for him. So he couldn’t say a whole lot to that. We’re known through our history in boxing. It’s been a very strong tradition.” Ray revealed that his mother was Irish and to appease her heritage he had sewn an Irish shamrock inside his boxing shorts. Many of the Italian immigrants coming to America were faced with the Great Depression and took jobs as construction laborers, artists, and professional sportsmen to feed their families. Ray Mancini fol- lowed his father and his heart. Ray revealed that his true family name is Mancino but was changed when his father turned as a professional Roma Lodge junior members fighter. Mancino in Italian means left handed which Ray was a left- conduct lodge business at the hand fighter during his career. August meeting. In the 1970s and 80s when he fought professional, the surrounding states were devastated by the closure of steel and coal mills resulted in tens of thousands of people losing their jobs. He provided a spark of hope showing that his determination and abilities were able to help them forget about their tragedies while they cheered him on the way to the title. He talked about his Italian heritage and culture and how our youth has lost their identities by not being able to understand and embrace what Italian Americans contributed to our great nation. He advised them to dream big have passion and take action. Ray Mancini is truly a sports hero and benefactor to all. He has set up his Foundation which the main objective and goals of the Founda- tion are to sponsor events that benefit either other charities or individuals and families in need. Also honoring Ray Mancini was the Italian-American Social Club of Las Vegas Nevada, Italian-American Federation of Los Angeles, the Italian-American social Club of Phoenix Arizona and the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. FALL PAGE 14 IL LEONE SEPTEMBER 2016
Gold Country Lodge #2566 Northern El Dorado Hills, CA by Tami Welch Solano Lodge #2534 Fairfield, CA by Pam Boes and Rick Tracy
On August 8th, The Con- tra Costa/Solano Food Bank welcomed Northern Solano Lodge members Sue Bell, Joy Bruno, Rich Bialoblocki, Don Cradduck, Shirley and Jerry Firpo, Kay and George Locatelli, and Rick Tracy. To- gether this team sorted and packed 2044 lbs of canned and packaged food. Our Lodge has received repeated compliments from the Food Bank administration for our ongoing commitment to this community service. A special “Thank You” plaque was presented to Cap- tain Andy Cranston, Battalion Chief John Sturdee, firefight- ers: Ashley Burruss, Jessica Fleshman, and Bryan Mihe- lich. The above fine members of the Fairfield Fire Station # 37 were recognized for their Gold Country Lodge No. 2705 in El Dorado Hills participated in St. John's efforts above and beyond Catholic Church's International Faire. They gave out homemade meatballs the call of duty when they and shared information about our lodge. L-R pictured is Genny Arietta and completed cooking the main Nadine Chianese. Anderlini & McSweeney LLP course of our Chicken Dinner Fundraiser in the firehouse ovens. David Rico and his kitchen crew have treated us each • Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning month to a fantastic meal at • Significant Personal Injury our Lodge meetings. • Commercial & Personal Litigation Alternating with David ev- • Corporate & Partnership Law ery other month will be Frank • Employment Law Rossi. Frank has presented • Business Formation, Development & Transactions many fine dinners in the past, • Real Estate & Construction Law returning to the kitchen he • Automotive Law will continue to entice us • Professional/Liability/Malpractice with his delectable creations. • Insurance Law We are privileged to have the • Elder Abuse skills of David and Frank. Our bi-monthly book club Terry Anderlini is past president of the State Bar of continues to enjoy not only California and has been serving satisfied clients for over 40 books about Italy or by Italian years. authors but a wide variety of topics. Our latest read, “The 411 Borel Avenue, Suite 501 Thank you to our members of Lodge 2705 and all the family members for at- 14th Colony” by Steve Berry San Mateo, California 94402 tending our 20th Anniversary celebration dinner. We had a great turn out evoked an array of comments (650) 212-0001 at Dominick's New York Pizza in Folsom. Ryan Gee the owner allowed us to and stimulating discussion. [email protected] take over all of the inside seating. We had 47 members including some from the The meeting was hosted by
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Centinela Valley Lodge #1991 Torrace, CA by Annette Porter
Our July Red, White and Blue Lodge and many of our own Cen- Dinner Dance was an enjoyable tinela Valley Lodge with friends evening. The dinner was enjoyed and family. The time we had at by may in attendance, thank you the library was not enough time to to Chef Mark Vaona for a deli- really take time to see everything. cious pork chop dinner. Our en- After the library we went to eat tertainment for the evening was at Viva La Pasta for a Sunday Shakey Pete, when they are in the Brunch. Wow, was the food un- house we have many up dancing. believable. We did not order the The following day we went on hot weather but we all hung in a bus trip to the Reagan Library to there. Now we are planning our visit the Vatican display. We had next bus trip, keep an eye out for 40 people on the bus, including future bulletins. the American Lodge, Saddleback
Amedeo Rocca with our Miss America Elizabeth Lavezzari.
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To place your order, please call State Recording Secretary Lori Rossi at (209) 404-1883 or e-mail her at: [email protected] PAGE 16 IL LEONE SEPTEMBER 2016 Bocce Tournament Held At The Nugget Hotel by Mary M. Lotito, Athletic Committee Chairperson
First Place Team Second Place Team L/R David Cipponeri, Captain, Yvonne Vanoni, Terri L/R Angelo Fanucchi, Angie Fanucchi, Joann Mc- Cipponeri and Gianna Cipponeri. Campbell and John Nardi, Captain. L/R Chair Mary Lotito and Co-Chair Manny Finazzo. On Wednesday after the complimentary reception given by the Hotel it was time for the BOCCE TOURNAMENT to start. Prior to the entourage of bocce players to arrive our forever faithful, Bill Murphy, with the assistance of Lou Lodi had the courts layout and ready to be used. Four courts with the proper identification and assignments just waiting for the players to assume their designated position to com- mence the activity. As the tournament progressed big surprises were looming at the outcome of vying for the championship. Many I considered underdogs became more prominent with a fight to the bitter end making many of the favorites fall by the wayside not knowing what hit them. HAIL TO THE CHAMPIONS!!!!! Led by captain, David Cipponeri, Terri Cippo- neri, Gianna Cipponeri and Yvonne Vanoni. Not only did they receive the 1st. place medallion but were handsomely rewarded with money. A good beginning before the convention started, especially at a casino. The following are the four places and money received: 1st. place CHAMPIONS $280.00 each rec. $70.00 David Cipponeri (capt) Terri Cipponeri Gianna Cipponeri Fourth Place Team Third Place Team Yvonne Vanoni L/R Gary Smith, Captain, Roy Vanoni, Georgia Sco- L/R Don Besso, John Stralla, Bob Baker and John tella and Frank Scotella. 2nd. place $200.00 each rec. $50.00 Venicucci, Captain. John Nardi (capt) Angelo Fanucchi Angie Fanucchi Joann Campbell
3rd. place $140.00 each rec. $35.00 John Menicucci (capt) Don Basso Bob Barker John Stralla
4th. Place $80.00 each rec. $20.00 Gary Smith (capt) George Scotella Frank Scotella Roy Vanoni
The tournament took a little bit longer than anticipated because my better half, Chris, was not there but Manny Finazzo did a fantastic job in his stead. Having a Bocce Tournament is a great way to get our Brothers and Sisters of the Order together to visit and rekindle time that has gone by. We relish the tournament as a bonding agent that makes us become closer together in an activity of skill. We would not be as successful as we are, notably, for the dedicated help we receive every year when called upon. The referees are a won- derful bred that takes on the various players and their followers for they are the decision makers and we appreciate their loyalty of helping every year without any compensation. My deepest gratitude to Manny Finazzo who acted in Chris’ place did a magnificent job in handling the various assignments, Bill Murphy and Lou Lodi who put the courts together and refereed, Joe La Banca, Al Girolami, Ted Seibel, Gabe Domenici, Muro Romangnali, John Costra and Ugo Pignati without them we would still be at the Nugget Hotel. Many, many thanks to my daughter, Carla, who did all the running around to make sure all was in place for the tournament. But also, for her driving me to Sparks to be at the convention. Without her would have been a disaster. Hopefully more lodges will enter next year in Fresno, also, individu- als may enter as well, we will make up teams so don’t despair whether you are one, two or three we will make it work. I want to thank all the lodges and individuals that participated in our Bocce Tournament it is you that makes our tournament a huge success. YOU ARE THE ONES!!!!! SEPTEMBER 2016 IL LEONE PAGE 17 Vallejo Lodges by Sharon Silveira Enrico Caruso Lodge #1463 Visalia, CA by Nick Notarnicola Mangia! Food is such an in- seems to be everywhere at once. ties! We hope you will select tegral part of Italian family life. And the biggest thank you goes only Sons of Italy because in The pas couple of months have been a busy time for our lodge. The Sunday dinners at the Vallejo to those who attended! past years this program funded We had four of our youth attend the Junior Convention. Christine Lodge offer a delicious helping Spaghetti & Meatball are on a $500.00 scholarship. At the Bianco, another junior member was crowned Miss Italy. On June of both food and family. Conver- the menu for Sunday, September checkout counter, you will now 30 we had a party for the Donna, Lynn and Josh Grist family. They sation around our dinner table 11th. Only Adeline Nettleton enter the phone number you have moved to Chicago. They are being missed. On July 9th, we serves up glimpses into the his- will be taking reservations for registered on line. If you have tory of Vallejo, the often fascinat- both the Sunday Dinner and questions please contact your had our annual scholarship dinner. We honored nine graduating ing background of our members Tuesday Meeting Night---so Lodge President. seniors this year from the different high schools in the area. Eight and guests, in addition to news please call 642-3486 pr 334-6480. Congratulations to our State were for $500 each and one was for $750. There on July 16th and and happenings at neighboring Baseball with Italian season- Deputies, Mike & Karen Carroll, 17th, the youth held a yard sale and on July 17th they had a drive lodges. Succulent sausage accom- ing....The Sacramento River Cats, who won the August Ways & thru spaghetti dinner. On August 27th, we are having our 89th panied by pesto penne pasta was Oakland A's and San Francisco Means $100.00 drawing and Anniversary Dinner honoring our 25, 40 and 50-year members. served on Sunday, August 14th. Giants all celebrated with Ital- to Tim Coragliotti who won Ciao for this month and preceded by a garden salad ian Heritage Nights. Gratitude the September drawing. New with Rick Branch's secret dressing to State 2nd VP for handling all tickets will be going on sale in and crusty French bread. Dinner the reservations and tickets. This October----you absolutely will Chairs were Bert Harris and Glen year's themed give away was a never win unless you purchase Rushing. Smiling faces at the red/white/green cap from the a $12.00 ticket. Reception Table were Jessica Ray A's and a knit cap from the Gi- The Second Tuesday of the and Beatrice President Pamela ants. Month is our business meeting Bini. Virgilio President Ray Bini The Scholarship Fund needs and supper. Join us at 6:30 p.m. and Rick Branch poured the liba- your help....the FoodMaxx, Lucky for a delicious meal cooked up tions. Selling the sometimes lucky and SaveMart program has by our Kitchen Queens, Mar- red tickets were Melanie Rushing changed and the plastic rewards lene Parr and Bert Harris. The and Sharon Silveira. We so ap- card is no longer accepted. To September menu is oven baked preciate our servers! Thank you keep a portion of your shopping pork chops, mashed potatoes, to Donna Lee Costa, Bert Harris, dollars going to our Scholarship vegetables and salad. Our meet- Shelby Clemons, and Rick Sil- Fund, Vallejo Lodge Members ings start at 7:30 p.m. Come see veira. Kudos to The Kitchen Crew and friends must now register what's happening in your lodge which included our own State on line! Go to Escrip.com. to sign and take a break from your 2nd VP John Costa, Virgilio Vice up and enter your Zip code. Type kitchen----definitely a Win/Win President Glen Rushing, Steve in Sons of Italy and complete the situation. & Lucy Branch, Donna Branch remainder of theform. YOU DO Vi aguro buona salute e & Rick Branch who sometimes NOT NEED TO SELECT 3 chari- filicita.
Smiling at the Reception Table: Jes- sica Ray & Pamela Bini.
Tending the frying pan of sausages: Glen Rushing & John Costa.
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Vincenzo Bellini Lodge #2519 America Lodge #1609 Chico, CA La Habra, California by Jeanne Smith by Yolanda Campanelli, Historian
We had four officers in- able to us! This first meeting America Lodge #1609 was Lodge to the Reagan Library ERYONE that worked the Fes- cluding our President Gary we will be celebrating with an well represented at the 80th to see Vatican Splendors, A tival was invited along with Smith in attendance at the Italian potluck feast! Grand Lodge Convention by Journey Through Faith and members and others. th Convention in June and by On Sunday, August 14th President Linda Enneman and Art. The Collection that brings September 18 meeting will all accounts it was a very suc- was our Annual Summer Delegate Lucy Sacco. America together some of the Vatican’s be a Pasta Lunch Fundraiser, cessful convention. The main Picnic at the Chico Elks Picnic Lodge made donations to the most precious artistic master- the proceeds to be used to theme of most discussions Area! As is customary for our Lupus Foundation, Heart As- pieces, historical documents augment the scholarship fund. was how to generate mem- lodge, we had delicious Italian sociation, Scholarship Fund and sacred objects, from the We certainly invite everyone, bership in the lodges. Most sausage sandwiches, an as- and Youth Program. Delegate world’s cultural and religious members and non members lodges seem to be struggling sortment of cool picnic salads, Lucy Sacco made a personal heritage. These objects, many to join us. The cost is $10.00 with attracting new members. summer fruit and cookies! donation to the Barry Kirshner of which have never left the for adults and $8.00 for chil- Gary Smith and our Member- Everyone enjoys the raffle and Wildlife Sanctuary. This being Vatican before, include the dren under 12. At this time ship Committee are hoping to some of us even played Bocce Lucy’s first Convention she works of Michaelangelo, Par- we will be honoring long time remedy this by focusing on Ball. Let me just say Chico can came away with information migiano and Bernini, a reli- member Mary Driftmeir as she th shortening the time business get hot in August and it was about the Order Sons of Italy quary containing venerated celebrates her 100 birthday, is discussed at our meetings hot at the picnic! in America that she passed relics of St. Peter and St. Paul, what a milestone. and increasing time for cul- Here’s a reminder, if you on to the lodge members in historical objects from the cur- The year is slowly winding ture and entertainment. Con- haven’t yet signed up yet, a most informative report. rent and ancient basilicas of down, but we still have the gratulations to our own Past Monday, October 17th, marks Linda and Lucy had enjoyable St. Peter’s in Rome and much Anniversary Lunch on Sunday President Michael “Colletti” the Annual Western Founda- times meeting with members more. What an experience. November 6 at Westridge Golf Smith on being awarded the tion Sons of Italy Golf Classic, of other lodges, the Queens Thank you Annette Porter for Club. Also in November is the Janet Capella Award! This is be sure to contact Michael Pageant, and the Black and organizing this event along Pot Luck, Food and Toy Drive. very well deserved as Michael Smith (530-682-5641) or Don White Ball. They were blessed with the bus and buffet lunch. In December our Christmas works tirelessly on behalf of Smith (530-898-8112) and let to have spent time with Cle- What a treat! Party. We have had a great our lodge and the Western them know you want to spon- mentina “Babe” Peluso, es- August 5, 6 and 7th was the year, attending other Lodges Foundation! Our Convention sor a tee, donate a raffle item pecially not knowing that the Corn Festival, lodge members functions and making friends Bocce Team, which included from your lodge or business, Good Lord would be calling and friends pitched in and with their members. “We are Roy Vanoni, Gary Smith and play golf or just attend dinner her a month later. May our made the event a success. a family with lots to celebrate”, Frank and Georgia Scotella, and the raffle! It’s a great day Sister Babe “Rest in Peace”. Then it was “FUN” time at to quote our State President, came in second. They won of golfing and comaraderie. President Linda Enneman the August 21st meeting, the the Honorable Carolyn Law- $80.00 which they graciously This is a big day for the West- and Lucy Sacco attended the Lodge had a BBQ at Yolanda rence Murphy. We love you! donated back! ern Foundation as well as our Funeral Mass for Babe on Campanelli’s home and EV- CIAO! Our next membership lodge! Sunday, August 6. America meeting on August 18th will Thanks to Sal Coniglio, of Lodge and it’s Officers extend be taking place officially for Recology of Butte and Colusa condolences to her family and the first time at our new home County for his generous sup- to the Anaheim Lodge for at the Chico Grange Hall, 2775 port of this event. their loss. Nord Ave, Chico. We are all It is time to mark your At the July 17th meeting very hopeful, that this new December calendar for our our guests were America home will bring more op- Christmas Party, which will be Lodge Past President Joseph portunities for us. For starters held December 15th at Butte George who served as Presi- there will be a kitchen avail- Creek Country Club! dent in 1969-1970 and 1999- 2000, Scholarship Recipient Matthew Caballero and his mother Linda Caballero. The work schedule and all the other details needed to ensure the success of the La Habra Lions Club Corn Festival were finalized. State Deputy Mark President Linda Enneman and Delegate Lucy Sacco attend Black & White Ball. Vaona presented the Lodge with a new Banner sign to be used at the Corn Festival and it will certainly be put to good use. Thanks Mark. At the conclusion of the business meeting Mistress of Ceremony Lucy Sacco escorted Schol- Our Annual Picnic grillers! Left to right are Dominic Sanfilippo, Sal Aiello, arship Recipient Matthew Michael Smith and Paul Nelson. Thanks guys, our meal was fabulous! Caballero to the front and in- troduced him to the members. President Linda Enneman and State Deputy Mark Vaona presented Matthew with his Scholarship Certificate. Matt thanked everyone and told us about himself and his future plans. He graduated from Park View School in Placentia with a 4.3 GPA. Math and President Linda Enneman and Delegate Lucy Sacco attend Convention ses- Science were his main interest sions. with such classes as Advance Placement Calculus and Ad- vanced Placement Physics. Matt plays the saxophone in the Jazz band and Marching Here’s Tony George in the foreground digging in with all the other band. Matt will be attending picnickers! CalPoly Pomona, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. A young man with a bright future. President Enneman thanked Liz and Tony De Lorenzo for the beautifully decorated chocolate Cake. On July 24th President Lin- da Enneman, Lucy Sacco, her sister Jennifer Ackley, Dee Tucker and Yolanda Campan- Scholarship Recipient Matthew Caballero, President Linda Enneman and elli went with the Centinela State Deputy Mark Vaona. SEPTEMBER 2016 IL LEONE PAGE 19
LODGEAMERICA CENTINELA VALLEY CRISTOFORO DIRECTORY COLOMBO ENRICO CARUSO GOLD COUNTRY LAKE COUNTY LODGE No. 1609 LODGE No. 1991 LODGE No. 1534 LODGE No. 1463 LODGE No. 2705 LODGE No 2537 Anniv. Nov. 20, 1931 Anniv. Mar. 20, 1949 Anniv. June 14, 1929 Anniv. June 11, 1927 Anniv. July 20, 1996 Anniv. Apr. 19, 1983 LA HABRA TORRANCE RENO, NV VISALIA EL DORADO HILLS NICE PRES. LINDA ENNEMAN PRES. ANNETTE PORTER PRES. PAMELA RICCI PRES. NICK NOTARNICOLA PRES. JOHN STAITI PRES. KAREN WILSON 641 S. Gilbert St. 19310 Ronald Ave. 12540 Creek Crest Dr 2074 W. Marinette 3690 Hampton Lane 375 E. HWY 20 #15 Anaheim, CA 92804 Torrance, CA 90503 Reno, NV 89511 Exeter, CA 93221 Cameron Park, CA 95682 Upper Lake, CA 95485 Phone:(714) 309-6112 Phone: (310) 371-1041 Phone: (775) 851-2169 Phone: (559) 592-2240 Phone: (530) 677-3610 Phone (707) 275-9276 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] Rec. Secty Barbara Rec. Secty. Tina Forte Rec. Secty. Lisa Hayes Rec. Secty. Amy Hobbs Rec. Secty. Maureen Bianco Rec. Secty. Nadine Chianese Castaldo 16008 Ocean Avenue 1731 235th St. 3930 Peregrine Circle 1801 Manor Drive 3822 Silkwood Pl. 17120 Knollview Dr. Whittier, CA 90604 Torrance, CA 90501 Reno, NV 89508 Visalia, Ca 93291 El Dorado Hills, Ca 95762 Hidden Valley Lake, CA 95467 Phone: (562) 943-6670 Phone: (310) 381-9071 Phone: (775) 750-9995 Phone: (559) 732-0700 Phone: (916) 939-1961 Phone: (707) 987-4695 Email: [email protected] Meets 2nd Tues. 7 p.m. Email: [email protected] Meets 2nd Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Meets 3rd Mon. 5:30 p.m. rd Meets 3rd Sun. 1:30 p.m. Order Sons of Italy Hall Meets 4th Wed. 6:00 p.m. Visalia Sons of Italy Hall Meets 3 Tues. 6:30 p.m. At various locations 101 West La Habra Blvd. 1744 W. Carson St. St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral 4211 W. Goshen Ave. 5011 Golden Foothill #7 La Habra, CA 90631 Torrance, CA 90501 310 W 2nd St. Visalia, CA 93291 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Reno, NV 89503 LAS VEGAS ANAHEIM CESARE BATTISTI HACIENDA LODGE No. 2158 LODGE No. 2076 LODGE No. 1518 DIABLO VALLEY EUREKA LODGE No. 2168 Anniv. Jan. 10, 1965 Anniv. May 3, 1958 Anniv. Jan. 28, 1929 LODGE No. 2167 LODGE No. 1274 Anniv. Apr. 17, 1966 LAS VEGAS PRES. ANTHONY RICEVUTO ANAHEIM PETALUMA Anniv. Feb. 13, 1966 Anniv. Mar. 16, 1924 WHITTIER 5356 Polizze Ave. PRES. EVA LAVEZZARI PRES. LES VILLANYI PLEASANT HILL EUREKA PRES. BILL VIVERTO Las Vegas, NV 89141 6797 Reefton Ave. 417 Redrock Way PRES. EDDIE FORNARI MORGAN 1021 Clintwood Ave. PRES. LARRY RISNER Phone: (702) 896-1515 Cypress, CA 90630 Petaluma, CA 94954 1812 McFarlan St. La Puente, CA 91744 2350 Bella Vista Ave. Email: [email protected] Phone (714) 897-8134 Phone: (707) 778-9370 Eureka, CA 95501 Phone: (626) 917-5962 Martinez, Ca 94553 Rec. Secty. Rita Ware Email: [email protected] Phone: (707) 268-1190 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 372-6599 209 Pancho Via Dr. Rec. Secty. Frances Rec. Secty. Anna Biggio Rec. Secty. Francine Loyd Rec. Secty. Madeline Stagnoli Rec. Secty. Carrie Harrison 11717 Grovedale Dr. Henderson, NV 89012 D’Errico 125 Roque Moraes 225 Rainbow Dr. 1925 “G” Street Phone: (702) 361-5831 Whittier, CA 90604 7424 E. Calle Durango Mill Valley, CA 94941 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Eureka, CA 95501 Meets 2nd Wed. Phone: (562) 693-3140 Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone:(415) 388-1998 Phone: (925) 933-1578 Phone: (707) 444-9550 Italian American Club rd th Email: [email protected] Phone: (714) 637-6075 Email: [email protected] Meets 3 Sun. 2:30 p.m. Meets 4 Tues. 7:00 p.m. 2333 E. Sahara Ave nd Meets 2nd Mon. 6 p.m. Email: [email protected] Meets 2 Thurs. 8:00 p.m. Chilpancingo Vista Apartments St. Bernard’s Parish Hall Las Vegas, NV 89104 th th Masonic Hall Meets 4 Wed. 7:00 p.m. Petaluma Community Center 102 Chilpancingo Pkwy. 6 & “I” Streets 7604 Greenleaf Avenue Anaheim Lodge Hall (Lucchesi Park) Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Eureka, CA 95501 250 E. Center Street 320 N. McDowell Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602 Anaheim, CA 92805 Petaluma, CA 94954 MODESTO DIAMOND VALLEY LODGE No. 2021 Anniv. Apr. 20, 1952 LODGE No. 2991 FRATELLANZA HANFORD MODESTO BEATRICE PORTINARI Anniv. Jan. 23, 2016 GARIBALDINA LODGE No. 1543 COLUMBIA PRES. DAVID CIPPONERI LODGE No. 1626 HEMET, CA LODGE No. 1627 Anniv. July 27, 1929 LODGE No. 1940 P. O. Box 578181 Anniv. Jan. 2, 1932 PRES. JOE SCARSELLA Anniv. Apr. 17, 1932 HANFORD Anniv. July 30, 1944 Modesto, CA 95357 VALLEJO 5001 W Florida Ave. #764 SAN DIEGO PRES. LOUISE SILACCI SAN MATEO Phone: (209) 652-3492 PRES. PAM BINI Hemet, CA 92545 PRES. JAMES HILL 13579 Francisco Dr. PRES. JOHN NARDI Email: [email protected] 128 Nalisty Dr. Phone: (951)217-6303 3196 Hawthorn St. Hanford, CA 93230 861 Edgewood Rd Rec. David Cipponeri Vallejo, CA 94590 Email: [email protected] San Diego, Ca 92104 Phone: (559) 582-6952 Redwood City, CA 94062 P.O. Box 578181 Phone: (707) 552-7474 Rec. Secty. Lorraine Scarsella Phone: (619) 280-5554 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (650) 363-0120 Modesto, CA 95357 Rec. Secty. Melanie 5001 W Florida Ave. #764 Rec. Secty. Sid Tamburine Rec. Secty. Janis Hansen email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Rushing Hemet, CA 92545 1925 Circle Park Lane. 2195 Stratford Way Rec. Secty. Louise Ghiorzi Meets 3rd Fri. 6:30 p.m. 216 Jepson Way Phone: (951)217-6303 Encinitas, CA 92024 Hanford, CA 93631 272 Avalon Drive Fleur de Lis Reception Hall Vacaville, CA 95688 Email: [email protected] Phone: (858) 537-9878 Phone: (559) 582-4731 So. San Francisco, CA 94080 3460 Oakdale Rd. Phone: (707) 449-1196 Meets 3rd Wed. 7:00 p.m. Meets 3rd Tues. 6:30 P.M. e-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] nd Meets 2nd Tues. 7:30 p.m. Meets 2 Wed. 6:00 p.m. Modesto, CA 95355 Phone: (650) 583-3286 American Legion Hall Sons of Italy Hall 124 N. Ramona St. Hanford Fraternal Hall Meets 4th, Tues. 7:30 p.m. th 621 Carolina St., 1015 N. 10 Avenue American Legion Hall Hemet, CA 92543 Vallejo, CA 94590 GIUSEPPE MAZZINI Hanford, CA 93230 1159 Bush St. LODGE No. 2011 MONTEREY San Carlos, CA LODGE No. 2003 DESERT VALLEY Anniv. Dec. 10, 1950 FREMONT Anniv. Feb. 5, 1950 LODGE No. 2352 JOANNE COCCIA MONTEREY CAMELIA-COLOMBO Anniv. Sept. 21, 1975 PRES. MARY MEIRING LODGE No. 2553 COLOMBO-STELLA PRES. THOMAS MANCINI LODGE No. 1294 VICTORVILLE 1401 Red Hawk Cir. #K104 Anniv. Feb. 19, 1984 LODGE No. 1149 8 Valencia Ct. Anniv. June, 1924 PRES. CARMINE BAFFO Fremont, CA 94539 FONTANA Anniv. Sept. 22, 1922 Seaside, CA 93955 KLAMATH FALLS, OR 19560 Rolling Greens Dr. Phone (510) 739-3881 PRES. MANNY FINAZZO FRESNO Phone: (831) 394-6480 PRES. OLIVER SPIRES Apple Valley, CA 92308 Rec. Secty. Gina LoVecchio 9093 Tangelo PRES. OLIVIA DELIDDO GALLEGOS Email: [email protected] 224 Mountain View Blvd. Phone: (760) 885-8256 32518 Lake Chabot St. Fontana, CA 92335 6577 E. Kerckhoff Rec. Secty. Suzanne Mancini Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Email:[email protected] Fremont, CA 94555 Phone: (909) 823-5161 Fresno, CA 93727 1728 Mescal St. Phone: (541) 891-8617 Rec. Secty. Minnie Baffo Phone: (510) 471-0374 Email: [email protected] Phone: (559) 251-5992 Seaside, CA 93955 Email: [email protected] 19560 Rolling Greens Dr. Email: [email protected] Rec. Secty. Michaelynn Minicucci Rec. Secty. Richard Gallegos Jr. st Phone: (831) 514-0215 Rec. Secty. Louise Holst Apple Valley, CA 92308 Meets 1 Fri. 6:30 p.m. 522 E. Lugonia, Apt A 6577 E Kerckhoff Ave. Email: [email protected] 780 Del Fatti Lane Phone: (760) 885-8256 Newark Pavilion Redlands, CA 92374 Fresno, CA 93727 6430 Thornton Ave. Meets 3rd Tues. 6:00 P.M. Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Email: [email protected] Phone: (909) 855-5437 2540 N. Fremont St. Phone: (541) 883-8490 Phone: (559) 251-5992 Meets 2nd Tues. 5:00 p.m. Newark, CA 94560 Email: [email protected] rd Monterey, CA 93942 Email:[email protected] Meets 3 Tues. 6:30 p.m. Emeritus at Apple Valley Meets 3rd Sun. 1:00 p.m. Meets 3rd Mon. 6:30 p.m. American Legion Hall 11825 Apple Valley Knights of Columbus Hall 815 High Street 3509 North First St. Apple Valley, CA 92308 16432 Merrill Ave. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Fresno, CA 93721 Fontana, CA 92335 GIUSEPPE VERDI NAPA LODGE No. 1441 LODGE No. 2043 DOLLY SINATRA LA COSTA DEI FIORI Anniv. Sept. 6, 1927 Anniv. Apr. 24, 1955 CORNELIA-VITA LODGE No. 2400 LODGE No. 2424 SPARKS, NV NAPA C. COLOMBO NUOVA Anniv. May 29, 1977 Anniv. Oct. 22, 1978 PRES. JOHN MENICUCCI PRES. ANNA GRAEBER LODGE No. 1315 LODGE No. 1198 PALM SPRINGS ENCINITAS 2050 Ives Ave. 4206 Chardonnay Ct. Anniv. Aug. 31, 1924 Anniv. April 21, 1923 PRES. JOE LAPORTA PRES. SAL DENARO Reno, NV 89503 Napa, CA 94558 ANTIOCH SAN FRANCISCO 1536 Enclave Way 150 Lancer Ave. Phone: (775) 747-6518 Phone: (707) 255-5242 PRES. EDNA ESPOSITO PRES. LINDA DE PALMA Palm Springs, CA 92262 Oceanside, CA 92058 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 223 West 5th St. 3145 Turk Blvd. #202 Phone: (760) 219-9171 Phone: (760) 433-1183 Rec. Secty. Marianne Campbell Rec. Secty. SuzAnne Regalia Antioch, CA 94509 San Francisco, CA 94118 Email: [email protected] Rec. Secty. Jeffrey Steckman 1660 Medolla Dr. 404 E. Thompson Ave Phone: (925) 779-1969 Phone: (415) 742-4160 Rec. Secty. Julia D’Elia 4230 La Portalada Dr. Sparks, NV 89434 Sonoma, CA 94576 Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] 2060 Rochelle Ave. Carlsbad, Ca 92010 Rec. Secty. Josephine Longhitano Phone: (775) 971-4956 Phone: (707) 227-5953 Rec. Secty. Irene Hippe Palm Springs, CA 92262 th Phone: (760) 720-1656 Meets 4 Tues. 7:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] 1217 Rio Grande Ct. c/o Linda De Palma Phone: (760) 327-1763 th Immaculate Conception Email: jsteckman1aol.com Meets 4 Mon. 7:00 p.m. Antioch, CA 94509 3145 Turk Blvd. #202 Email: [email protected] Meets 1st Tues. 7:30 p.m. nd Church - Social Hall Senior Activity Center San Francisco, CA 94118 Meets 2 Tues. 7:00 p.m. Encinitas Elks Lodge Phone: (925) 757-9168 2900 N. McCarran Blvd. 1500 Jefferson Street Meets 2nd Wed. 7 p.m. Phone: (415) 742-4160 Dolly Sinatra Lodge Hall 1393 Windsor Road nd Sparks, NV 89431 Napa, CA 94559 Antioch Senior Center Meets 2 Tues. 7 p.m. 1700 Sahara Cardiff 92007 415 W. Second Street 3145 Turk Blvd #202 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Antioch, CA 94509 San Francisco, CA 94118 SEPTEMBER 2016 IL LEONE PAGE 21
NORTHERN SOLANO RODOLFO VALENTINO ST. HELENA VIRGILIO WEST COVINA LODGELODGE No. 2534 LODGE No. 1449 SADDLEBACK DIRECTORY VALLEY LODGE No. 2077 LODGE No. 1586 LODGE No. 2056 Anniv. Jan. 16, 1983 Anniv. Apr. 4, 1927 LODGE No. 2566 Anniv. May 28, 1958 Anniv. Jan. 4, 1931 Anniv. May 14, 1956 FAIRFIELD CLOVIS Anniv. Nov. 17, 1984 ST HELENA VALLEJO WEST COVINA PRES. RICHARD BARKER PRES.CAROL WATSON MISSION VIEJO PRES. DONNA LEE COSTA PRES. RAY BINI PRES. RICHARD SALVATORE 3340 Peppertree Dr. 1565 Burl Ave PRES. ANDY PAMPURO 1801 Trower Ave 128 Nalisty Dr., 354 E Tudor St., Fairfield, CA 94533 Clovis, CA 93611 718 D Avenida Majorca Napa, CA 94558 Vallejo, CA 94590 Covina, CA 91722 Phone: (707) 428-6093 Phone: (559) 299-1941 Laguna Woods, CA 92637 Phone: (707) 258-2499 Phone: (707) 552-7474 Phone: (626) 339-8001 Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (949) 855-4279 Email: [email protected] Rec. Secty. Steve Branch Email: [email protected] Rec. Secty. Shirley Firpo Rec. Secty. Meri Sorrells Email: [email protected] Rec. Secty. Michael Norris 7 Sleepy Hollow Ct. Rec. Secty. Margaret Salvatore 8057 N. Meridian Rd. 3341 N. Emperor Rec. Secty. Bernadine Neil 1400 Deer Park Rd. Vallejo, CA 94590 354 E Tudor St., Covina, CA 91722 Dixon, CA 95620 Fresno, CA 93737 2899 Baker St. Angwin, CA 94508 Phone: (707) 554-2622 Phone: (626) 339-8001 Phone (707) 678-2455 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (214) 770-5969 Email: [email protected] nd Phone: (559) 292-3469 Meets 2 Wed. 7:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] Meets 3rd Mon. 6:30 p.m. Phone: (714) 979-2996 Email: [email protected] Meets 2nd Tues. 7:30 p.m. rd st K. of C., 4315 N. Vincent Ave Meets 3 Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Notre Dame Hall Email: [email protected] Meets 1 Wed. 7 p.m. O.S.I. Hall, 621 Carolina St. Covina, CA 97122 Fairfield Senior Center 333 8th St., Meets 2nd Friday - 5:30 p.m. Native Sons Hall Vallejo, CA 94590 1200 Civic Center Drive Clovis, CA 93612 Norman P. Murray Senior Center 1313 Spring Street Fairfield, CA 94533 24932 Veterans Way St. Helena, CA 94574 WEST END Mission Viejo, CA 92692 LODGE No. 2127 Anniv. June 10, 1962 RANCHO CUCAMONGA PARADISO ROMA WATSONVILLE PRES. DAVID CERBONI LODGE No. 2743 LODGE No. 1573 UKIAH LODGE No. 2016 27640 Villa Ave Anniv. July 10, 1999 Anniv. May 25, 1930 SALINAS LODGE No. 2104 Anniv. Nov. 18, 1951 Highland, CA 92346 PARADISE TULARE LODGE No. 2082 Anniv. Apr. 24, 1960 WATSONVILLE Phone # 949-220-4466 PRES. WANDA TESSARO PRES. DAVID DEPAOLI Anniv. Mar. 8, 1959 REDWOOD VALLEY PRES. JANEY LEONARDICH Email: oneitaliansonDMC@ 14170 Wingate Circle 22714 Avenue 184 SALINAS PRES. RENÉE ADAIR 940 Green Valley Rd. yahoo.com Magalia, CA 95954 Strathmore, CA 93267 PRES. PAMELA DE ROSE 203 Gobbi St. Watsonville, CA 95076 Rec. Secty. Lou Seibel Phone: (530) 873-3930 Phone: (559) 784-9697 541 Belmont Dr. Ukiah, CA 954822 Phone: 831-722-7958 9063 La Grande St. Email: [email protected] Rec. Secty. Giovanna De Paoli Salinas, CA 93901 Phone: (707) 972-1859 Email: [email protected] Alta Loma, CA 91701 Rec. Secty. Steve Neeley 22714 Avenue 184 Phone (831) 757-6843 Email: [email protected] Rec. Secty. Casey Clark Phone: (909) 987-5828 1173 Waltons Mountain Rd. Strathmore, CA 93267 Rec. Secty. Lillian Filice Rec. Secty. Marylynn Hunt 479 McDonald Rd. Paradise, CA 95969 Aptos, CA 95003 Email: [email protected] 29 Alameda Place 2581 Mill Creek Rd. nd Phone: (559) 784-9697 Meets 2 Wed. 6:30 p.m. Phone: (530) 872-9325 st Salinas, CA 93901 Ukiah, CA 95482 Phone: (831) 210-9577 Meets 1 Mon. 6:00 p.m. 7945 N. Vineyard Ave., Email: neeleymas2@ World Ag Center Social Hall Phone: (831) 758-0449 Phone: (707) 462-7935 Email: [email protected] yahoo.com nd Meets 3rd Thurs. 6:00 p.m. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 rd 4450 S. Laspina Mets 2 Wed. 7 p.m. Email: [email protected] Meets 3 Tues. 6 p.m. Tulare, CA 93274 Madonna Del Sasso Parish Meets 4th Wed. 6:00 p.m. Watsonville Women’s Club Paradise Ridge Senior Center 320 E. Laurel Dr. 8650 East Road 12 Brennan St. 877 Nunneley Rd. Salinas, CA 93906 Redwood Valley, CA 95470 Watsonville, CA 95076 Paradise, CA 95969 ROSEVILLE WILLIAM PACA WEED LODGE No. 1960 LODGE No. 1413 PUGLIESE LODGE No. 1269 Anniv. May 25, 1947 VALLEY OF THE MOON LODGE No. 1375 Anniv. Apr. 4, 1926 SANTA ROSA Anniv. Jan. 6, 1924 MOUNTAIN VIEW Anniv. Sept. 5, 1925 ROSEVILLE LODGE No. 1898 LODGE No. 1959 WEED PRES. ROSALIA MARGARIT LOS ANGELES PRES. MARLENE CRISTANELLI Anniv. July 5, 1940 Anniv. May 17, 1947 PRES. RICHARD NEGRO 3062 El Sobrante PRES.MICHAEL DIGIURO 2924 Carradale Dr. SANTA ROSA SONOMA 17417 Jackrabbit Rd. Santa Clara, CA 95051 1957 Mt. Shasta Drive Roseville, CA 95661 PRES. JOAN PRES. PAUL GRANT Weed, CA 96094 Phone: (408) 243-8680 San Pedro, CA 90732 Phone: (916) 791-3753 ACQUISTAPACE 22500 Burndale Rd. E-mail: [email protected] Rec. Secty. Peggy Ludwico Phone: (310) 522-9224 Email: [email protected] 113 Brooktrail Ct. Sonoma, CA 95476 Phone: (530) 938-3079 1111Morse Ave. #171 Email: [email protected] Rec. Secty. Marcia Ceciliot Santa Rosa, Ca 95409 Phone: (707) 939-8650 Rec. Secty. Peggy Soletti Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Phone: (408) 745-1775 Rec. Secty. Rosemarie Vanderhaar 31 Clancy CT Phone: (707) 292-1480 Email: [email protected] P. O. Box 130 Cell: (508) 772-6712 Phone: (916) 316-0123 Rec. Secty. Sue Tunstall Rec. Secty. Karen Carroll Weed, CA 96094 nd 801 West Duarte Road #I Meets 2 Wed. 6:30 p.m. 115 Brooktrail Ct. P.O. Box 198 Phone: (530) 938-2881 Monrovia, CA 91096 Email: [email protected] SFV Hall rd Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Sonoma, CA 95476 Email: [email protected] Phone: (626) 254-0449 Meets 3 Thurs. 6:00 p.m. st 361 Villa Street Email: [email protected] Lyon’s Club Lodge Phone: (707) 570-7779 Phone: (707) 938-1295 Meets 1 Wed. 6:00 p.m. Sons of Italy Memorial Hall Mountain View, CA 94040 Meets 1st Thurs. 6:30 p.m. 107 Sutter Ave. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] rd 155 Clay Street Meets 2nd Mon. 6:00 p.m. Meets 3 Tues. 7:30 p.m. Casa Italiana Roseville, CA 95678 Weed. CA 96094 1039 N. Broadway Brookwood Mobile Estates Veterans Memorial Bldg. Los Angeles, CA 90012 7000 Montecito Blvd. 126 First Street, West (Mobile Park) Sonoma, CA 95476 Santa Rosa, CA 95409 RENAISSANCE SACRAMENTO LODGE No. 2259 LODGE No. 1352 Anniv. Feb. 8, 1925 Anniv. Mar. 4, 1972 VINCENZO BELLINI ORANGE SACRAMENTO SHASTA LODGE No. 2519 PRES. DAVID PRISCO PRES. RON BARONI LODGE No. 2453 Anniv. May 29, 1982 1801 E. Collins Ave. #12 2249 Tulip way Anniv. Feb. 23, 1980 CHICO Orange, CA 92867 Sacramento, CA 95821 REDDING PRES. GARY SMITH Phone: (714) 292-1038 Phone: (916) 925-8758 PRES. CAROLE 38 Kobe Loop #1 Email: [email protected] Rec. Secty. Abbie Baroni DELLARAGIONE Chico, CA 95973 Rec. Secty. Mary Jane 2249 Tulip Way 3560 Magnums Way Phone: (530) 321-4074 Cambria Sacramento, CA 95821 Redding, CA 96003 Email: [email protected] 2539 Back Bay Loop Phone: (916) 925-8758 nd Phone: (530) 241-4342 Rec. Secty.Yvette Sanfillipo Costa Mesa, Ca 92627 Meets 2 Wed. 7:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] 16 Jac-O-Lyn Way Phone (714) 749-7777 Knights of Columbus Hall Rec. Secty. Chris Dickey Chico, CA 95973 Email:[email protected] 5961 Newman Court 2731 Virginia Ave. Phone: (530) 893-2231 Meets 3rd Wed. 7 p.m. Sacramento, CA 95819 Shasta Lake, CA 96019 Email: [email protected] First Presbyterian Church rd Phone: (530) 515-0462 Meets 3 Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Geneva Room Email: 435 Chestnut St. 146 N. Grand Street Meets 3rd Mon. 7: 45 a.m. Chico, CA 95928 Orange, CA 92866 Sons of Italy Hall 4850 Cedars Road Redding, CA 96001 Become a Sponsor of Il Leone!