Message From the 2nd Vice President

It’s been an interesting few months. I spent half of November in Europe investigating the Italian Influence on food in Budapest, Vienna and Prague. It was an informative trip but the food was very different from what I expected.

The Grand Lodge has a temporary office in Sacramento. I drove to Sacramento on Sunday December 18 and was able to get all the computers, printers, copiers and phones back online. Our new landlord has been very gracious in giving us access to their high-speed internet at no charge. Our State Vice President from the North Louis Lodie was a tremendous help and I want to make sure he gets recognition for his hard work. He drove back to San Francisco to pick up the Server and workstation at the real estate office that was graciously giving us a space to work after the power problems at the Grand Lodge. Which allowed me to wire and set up everything in one day instead of two. I ask that everyone be patient as the Grand Lodge Officers are working hard to get the office staffed and back up to speed.

I hope everyone had a Happy Holliday. Stay healthy and lets wish for a Great 2023.
Sincerely,
Mark Vaona
State Vice President of the South.