Greetings! As we enter the fall season, we hope you are enjoying cooler weather and good health. September was a quieter month.  The Grand Council meeting was held in San Francisco and included a few voting items which I will post the results next month. I have been asked to participate in the Columbus Parade in San Francisco, so my wife and I are looking forward to enjoying this event on October 12th.  We also will be joining the 98th Anniversary of the Enrico Caruso Lodge the day before. My goal is to attend a few of the Northern lodge’s meetings before the end of the year.

In a better effort to share my availability, I will establish a link to my calendar and publish in the next issue. Again, I am trying to make as many events as possible, but if I cannot and you would

Greetings! So much has gone on since my first message which followed our State Convention. The National Convention in Orlando, Florida was well attended as I was joined by our National Delegates and California National Officers. We accomplished a lot in a week, even under the hot and humid conditions, as we maintained full work days beginning that Wednesday morning. You will be hearing from all of the State Delegates and National Officers from California in the upcoming issues of the Il Leone of the current events. The goal is to share with all of you the actions and accomplishments of all those involved.   

On behalf of the Grand Lodge of

As my first official message as State President, it has been a very busy two weeks.  My first official function will be attending the Watsonville picnic with our Immediate Past President, Arlene Nunziati, a quick network upgrade for the Pignati’s and then a stop at the bank to transfer the signers on the accounts. Then to the Grand Lodge office to conduct signing duties and home on Tuesday.  After this ‘slow week’ I will begin preparing for the National Convention in Orlando Florida which I look forward

Convention is almost here.  I hope everyone has made their reservations and plan to attend.

We are planning a wonderful convention for you plus a beautiful 100th celebration.  Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime event!

I have been at the office this week

I hope that everyone enjoyed a Buona Pasqua!  Quiet day here but very relaxing and enjoyable.

Everyone should have received their convention packages by now.  Read them thoroughly and send in your reservations.  I hope to see a beautiful group at our upcoming June convention especially