Washington D.C., May 31, 2024 – Leaders in public service, business, arts, and humanitarianism were honored at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C. on May 23rd by the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF) at its 35th Annual National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala.

Opening remarks were provided by OSDIA President and SIF Chairman, Michael G. Polo, and SIF President Joseph Sciame. The Honorary Co-Chairs

On May 23rd I attended the Sons of Italy Foundation’s 35th Annual NELA (National Education & Leadership Awards)  Gala in Washington, D.C. at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.  There were four of us from our Grand Lodge…State President Arlene M. Nunziati, Past State and National President Vera Girolami, Past State President Barbara Wisniewski and Past State President yours truly.   It was a wonderful evening celebrating our Italian culture, our students, and our honorees.

We were graced with the presence

Suzanne Summers kind of said: forgiveness is a gift that you give yourself.

News of the Central Valley: The June 09 meeting was tasty, eventful, and deep. The tasty part was the Chicken Marsala and Bowtie/Spinach side with salad that was served; Eventful because our Tulary chapter is still actively trying to get certain bylaws changed to alleviate

The Sons & Daughters of Italy Watsonville Lodge is looking forward to our Annual Bob Moresco BBQ in July.  We would appreciate it if you would share the information with your organization or business.  Ticket information is also attached in our flyer.

This year the Anthony “Nin

Happy Summer from Cristoforo Columbo Lodge #1534 in Reno, Nevada.   

In March we installed two new officers Mark Froio as Head Trustee, and Chris Cifelli as Financial Secretary, and continued with our Festa planning for our big event in May.  Every March meeting during the in honor of St Joseph’s Day, we have a wonderful St. Joseph’s Table full of fabulous desserts to share. We are lucky to have so many wonderful