MESSAGE FROM YOUR STATE SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Buon Natale to my Sisters and Brothers,

The end of our year is finally near. I hope everyone’s year has been prosperous with happiness. 2025 looks like things will be moving forward for the Grand Lodge of California and all our members here.

In traveling around Northern California, I’m excited about many of the Ophelia Lodges growing memberships. On November 12th, I visited Cesare Battisti Lodge #1518 in Petaluma. Awaiting me was a fabulous turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Before the feast, I and State Deputy Rick Branch initiated 10 new members. Thanks to all the members and the President, John Albini. On December 14th their wonderful Christmas Party will be held at The Holy Ghost Hall at 4649 Bodega Avenue in Petaluma. Call Angelo Leone at 707-763-4626 for tickets. Carlo and I will be singing, so you don’t want to miss that!

On November 9th, I traveled to Pittsburg, CA to be a judge for the C. Columbo Lodge #1315 world renown Annual Cuccidati Contest & Fall Festival. Our State President, Arlene Nunziati was also there to judge. What a great turn out showed up to sample some excellent cookies, cannoli, meatball sandwiches, caponata and much more! I was glad to see eight Grand Lodge Officers attending. Wonderful job again to Carol Esposito and the C. Colombo Lodge!

I wish to end my final monthly article of 2024 with a thought I’ve mentioned a number of times in past articles. If you get a chance, please call someone that you haven’t talked to in a while and just ask how they’re doing. Begin by saying “I’ve thought about you and just wanted to say hello or Merry Christmas.” I’m sure it will make you and them feel in the Christmas Spirit.       

Buon Natale,

Louie Lodi