Hanford Lodge #1543 was represented at the Grand Lodge of California Sons & Daughters of Italy  Convention held at the Sonesta Hotel at LAX in June!!   Delegates were: President Michael Leoni, Louise (Lulu) Silacci, & Jackie Giacomazzi.  The Grand Lodge celebrated its 100th Anniversary at this event. Louise Tesoriere & her granddaughter, Annamarie Gallardo (2018 Miss America)  with her husband Carlos & sons,

We installed our new President at our meeting dated July 20, 2025.   Michaelynn Minicucci has been a member in good standing for many years and has serve our club in different capacities as an officer.  We welcome her with open arms and wish her well as our new President.

The Joanne Coccia Lodge #2553 will award scholarship to twelve deserving students.  They will receive between
$1,500 to $2,000 depending on funds available.  We congratulate them on completing their education and getting their degree.  Following is a list of the students, their major, and the sponsor’s memorial name:

Following a very delicious potluck dinner chaired by President Michael Leoni, the Hanford Lodge honored Miro Giacomazzi, its scholarship recipient, at its May meeting.  Shown are:  Jackie Giacomazzi, Scholarship Chair, Miro Giacomazzi, & President Michael Leoni. Miro will enter UC Irvine in the Fall with a major in linguistics. He addressed the group with an introductory, “Ciao”!!!

Tony Tesoriere graciously gave a

The Hacienda Lodge celebrated Mother’s Day  and Cinco de Mayo at their Monday night meeting at the Whittier Elks Lodge hall.

All the lovely ladies of the lodge at the meeting. Each lady was gifted with a red rose

The Hacienda Lodge celebrated its 59th anniversary at the Mission Square restaurant in Whittier. The lodge honored longtime members Marco and Nina Zonni.  Active for many years,