Gianna Fernandes was unable to attend the Black and White Ball at our Grand Lodge convention this year.  In good keeping with protocol, Rosmarie Vandehaar sent the scholarship certificate to our Western Foundation Trustee, Pauline Richmond, ensuring Gianna would receive it.  The Capparelli Family Scholarship was presented to Gianna Fernandes at a luncheon held on July 19, 2024, in Visalia, California.  The luncheon was hosted by

The following is a brief summary of the 87th Convention of the Grand Lodge. We were honored to have National President Michael G. Polo in attendance at our Convention.

Michael arrived late Tuesday night to meet with our Grand Council early Wednesday morning. In the afternoon, he teamed up with our State President Arlene to play in the Bocce Tournament. Winners will be announced later in the report! As usual, there was much enthusiasm and energy displayed at this event, along with the traditional competitive spirit of

I retired from the City of New York after 26 1⁄2 years. I retired as a Police Sergeant for the NYC Police Department.  I moved to Southern California in September 2000, settling in Hesperia in the High Desert. The first organization I joined was the Knights of Columbus Desert Valley Council 4228. I am also a member of Msgr. William E. Van Garsse Assy 2664. I have served as the Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator, and District Deputy. I am still actively involved with the Knights of Columbus.

I also joined the OSDIA Desert

Iris Rita D’Adamo
1938 - 2024

Iris Rita D’Adamo Born in the Marche region of Italy to Giulia and Alfredo Santi, Iris’ childhood was not easy but was filled with the simple joys of rural life on a farm with extended family. That, along with her strong Catholic faith laid the foundation for her nurturing spirit. Iris immigrated to the United States at the age of 15 with her mother

Washington D.C., May 31, 2024 – Leaders in public service, business, arts, and humanitarianism were honored at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C. on May 23rd by the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF) at its 35th Annual National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala.

Opening remarks were provided by OSDIA President and SIF Chairman, Michael G. Polo, and SIF President Joseph Sciame. The Honorary Co-Chairs