First, I would like to wish you all a Belated Buona Pasqua. Last month due to the Grand Council meeting on March 18th, due to time restraints, I could not get my March article in. The Grand Council meeting was all inclusive with much discussion. We are trying to meet at least a large criteria of needs so that when the final building is found and completed it will benefit all Lodges in California.

On April 15th, Ukiah Lodge held their Annual Polenta “Fun” Raiser, and it was fantastic! The polenta

Saluti Tutti. Greetings from Vallejo. We would like to update you on current happenings at our lodge. First, our sister women’s lodge Beatrice Portinari #1626 decided to merge with us to consolidate membership. We are back to meeting the second Tuesday of each month at our lodge building. During the 3 years of Covid we held several successful curbside pickup dinners. We did have a Scholarship Dinner last July and a polenta dinner last December. We are having a ham & pasta/pesto dinner April 16.

We received applications for 5 scholarships and are happy to announce that all 5 will receive scholarships. We are planning to

Roma Lodge Officers-2023-2025

Front-row (l-R) Joanne Beecher-Mistress of Ceremonies, Renee Marinelli-Recording Secretary, Melissa Watkins-Historian, Tina Sparlin-Financial Secretary, Pam Sola-Junior Members, Louis Benedetti-Trustee,