I was unable to attend the Grand Council but thank goodness for Zoom.  I was able to participate in the discussions and be a part of the action while being able to be home helping my husband.  Moving into the 21^st century is certainly making life easier.  I can’t thank our First Vice President, Pauline Richmond enough for helping lead the Council meeting.  Anna Graeber, thank you for connecting me on Zoom.  Thank you, President Steve Guthrie, of the Centinela Valley Lodge, Annette Porter, and Brian Singuglia for putting us up and your help in setting up and getting food for our Council and guests.

I am looking forward to our Convention in June.  I would like to remind everyone that the condition of the Grand Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters.

            I am getting ready to attend the Grand Council meeting, which is the weekend of the 17^th & 18^th of March 2023.

            I would like to encourage members who might be

LEADERS GIVE THEIR ALL – They are willing to commit themselves to their goals, they do not hold back, those that are truly serious about becoming successful leaders are willing to pay the price for their success. Sometimes giving your all is expensive – to your family and to your own personal well-being. Leaders understand this expense

 This month has been exceptionally difficult for me as your President. The First Gent has been undergoing treatments for his illness. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We need them more than ever.

I want to thank my Vice Presidents, Pauline Richmond, and Louie Lodi for stepping up during this time. They have been strong for me and taken over some of my responsibilities.

Lori Rossi and Lynn Lawrence Murphy have been instrumental in keeping business as close to usual as possible during this

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

The weekend of March 17, 18, 2023, our Grand Council meetings will be held at the Centinela Valley Lodge Hall, Torrance CA.. I encourage all members in the area or traveling south to take the opportunity to attend the open meeting on Saturday, March 18, 2023. It will be a suitable time to see/hear the reports and workings of your state officers since their grand council meeting in September 2022. Then join us for dinner Saturday evening which will be held at the Lodge Hall. There will be a choice of Prime Rib or Chicken Wellington with all the