MESSAGE FROM YOUR STATE FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Here it is time for the Holidays and I hope this message finds everyone doing well.

The Dolly Sinatra Lodge put on a wonderful golf tournament. My team consisting of Financial Secretary David Lavezzari, his brother Bob Lavezzari who I have known for over 50 years, Joe Occhipinti who I have known for over 30 years and myself.  We shared shots of Limoncello, stories and a beautiful day.  We had an unbelievably good day golfing.  They served us an excellent lunch and then we made the trek back home.

We had our annual Christmas dinner for STAR house and I was honored to help cook and serve along with Tony Giamberdino, Linda Barker and our newly elected President Annette Porter. The next day Centinela Valley Lodge held their annual Toys for Tots dinner with the Marines in attendance.

January and February are usually busy months for the Grand Lodge Officers doing installation of officers. If you need one to help with your lodge installation, please reach out as soon as possible.

Hope everyone has a great holiday season. Two years ago, I lost my mother just before Christmas and finally this week the court granted me executor.  So, for those of us who have been procrastinating updating our wills or trusts please do so.  Probate court is a pain.

As this term for our local lodge officers comes to an end, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the Officers.

Sincerely,

Mark Vaona
Fist State Vice President