Memorable…Heartwarming….Amazing….and those are only a few of the adjectives that pertain to the Scholarship Presentation Dinner held on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The evening opened with a Welcome given by Virgilio President Ray Bini. Pledge of Allegiance lead by VP Tony Intintoli. Invocation offered by Past State President John Costa. Past scholarship recipients Melody and Violet Sparks sung an incredible a cappella rendition of the National Anthem. Assisting in serving the spaghetti & meatball dinner were two additional past scholarship recipients Crissy Bini and Cody Tarantino.

This year’s recipients included: Kelly Harms from Benicia High school receiving the Virgilio and Beatrice Portinari scholarship and was handed her certificate by Ray & Pamela Bini. Ava I. Nichols from Dixon’s Chesterton Academy received the Veronica Tarantino

At the writing of this article, we are at a time when in Napa it feels like spring AND summer. This pokes me to reflect that in our esteemed organization, the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, the power of "AND" runs deep within our very fabric. It is not just a word or a conjunction; it represents our ability to embrace duality, diversity, and the ever-evolving nature of our Italian-American heritage.

When we examine the essence of our name, we find the inherent inclusivity that defines us. Sons AND Daughters—both genders, united in our shared ancestry and common goals. It symbolizes our commitment to equality, recognizing the vital contributions and perspectives of every individual within our organization.

The concept of "Italy in America" further amplifies this notion of "AND." It embodies our dual identity, the fusion of Italian culture and American values. We proudly celebrate

2023 Napa High School Scholarship Recipient - Kiersten Hansen

2023 American Canyon High School Scholarship Recipient - Sophia Parmigiani

Greetings from Redding:

Shasta Lodge has had a busy, rainy spring. On April 28th, we held our belated lodge anniversary party. We had a good crowd considering Redding’s Kool April Nites event was in progress. We had a great meal prepared by Chef James and his students from the Enterprise Culinary Club. Our Servers/bussers included three junior members. Our member Pat Karch played

Eureka Lodge’s 99th anniversary dinner held in the Hospice of Humboldt’s community meeting room was well attended. CC Market Catering did an excellent and delicious job as usual.

Hospice of Humboldt CEO Dianne Keating and Director of Community Development Tia Baratelle made an informative presentation on the work that hospice performs in the community. They followed that with an in depth tour