Columbia Lodge #1940

Columbia Lodge has been meeting in person since February of last year. We now meet at the PIASC and then we all stay for lunch. It is so nice to mingle with our sisters and brothers and it is a great arrangement.

Our State President Barbara Wisniewski joined us at the November Thanksgiving meeting. She was able to install a new officer and initiate new members. We all enjoyed a nice Turkey dinner and delicious pumpkin pie!

The San Mateo firemen also joined us and we presented them with lots of Toys for Tots. We really outdid ourselves this year even with the pandemic December we had a lovely Christmas celebration with a lasagna lunch, door prizes and gifts for all.

We are doing a terrific job recruiting new members; one or two each meeting. Our trustees have been doing a great job of examining the books every quarter and we meet at my house and then have lunch. As you can see, in true Italian style, we love to eat!

Congratulations to our long time member and Past National President Vera Girolami who was one of the Sellero recipients awarded by the National Lodge. She received a beautiful award as you will see in the attached photo. Vera, we are all so proud of you and your achievements.

Happy St Patricks Day everyone – until next time—Ciao.