It seems like forever since I have written my message but has only been one issue!  Actually missed writing an article.

I traveled to Los Angeles in May to attend the 75th anniversary of the Centinela Valley lodge in their beautiful hall.  It was a beautiful evening and I was accompanied by my grandson Lorenzo who brought along friends, girlfriend Gail, roommate MJ and Gail’s parents Cheri

Brothers and Sisters,

The 87th Sons and Daughters of Italy Convention was one to remember. On Wednesday, we started out with our Annual Bocce Tournament. Ten teams battled it out to be crowned champion and at the end the Napa Lodge won the honors with the team of Marisa and Allen Miller, Scott Williams, and Otto DeLeon as the champions. Excellent job everyone!

On Thursday morning, the 87th Convention opened with a 45-minute delay due

Iris Rita D’Adamo
1938 - 2024

Iris Rita D’Adamo Born in the Marche region of Italy to Giulia and Alfredo Santi, Iris’ childhood was not easy but was filled with the simple joys of rural life on a farm with extended family. That, along with her strong Catholic faith laid the foundation for her nurturing spirit. Iris immigrated to the United States at the age of 15 with her mother

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