At our February meeting we choose Michael Croaro to be our “Sweetheart of the Year”! Mike has been a trustee for Columbia Lodge for the past three years and has been very generous and helpful to our lodge. He does all of our printing at no charge and has saved us money.

Our first Bocce tournament was held Sunday, March 12 and was very successful. Fun was had by all who attended. Thank you

The heart of the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy is centered in local lodges promoting the Italian Culture in their communities. Roma Lodge is located in Tulare, California, center of the breadbasket of the world in the San Joaquin Valley. For the past 56 years the lodge has their Italian sausage food booth at the show. Over 50 members participated in organizing

Elvis has left the building literally means “the show is over; go home”.

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

Next month: Our very own Bert Liberta (head

“Beating A Dead Horse”

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

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

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