Happy summer from Shasta Lodge!

Boy have we had a lot going on here.

Our Bocce league finished Strong with a record-breaking 44 teams this year. That was the most teams we have ever had since we started this spring league back in 2019. Thank you Jim G for all of your hard work alongside the City Of Redding to keep this program running, and a special thank you to John D

On April 26, members of the Joanne Coccia Lodge, Fontana, California, came out to support the Inland Empire Heart & Stroke Walk. Team Manny Finazzo consisted of 45 members and raised over $6,000 for this important cause. We walk in remembrance of long-time Sons and Daughters of Italy leader, Emanuel Finazzo, who we lost to heart disease in October, 2022.

Hanford Lodge #1543 was represented at the Grand Lodge of California Sons & Daughters of Italy  Convention held at the Sonesta Hotel at LAX in June!!   Delegates were: President Michael Leoni, Louise (Lulu) Silacci, & Jackie Giacomazzi.  The Grand Lodge celebrated its 100th Anniversary at this event. Louise Tesoriere & her granddaughter, Annamarie Gallardo (2018 Miss America)  with her husband Carlos & sons,

We installed our new President at our meeting dated July 20, 2025.   Michaelynn Minicucci has been a member in good standing for many years and has serve our club in different capacities as an officer.  We welcome her with open arms and wish her well as our new President.

The Joanne Coccia Lodge #2553 will award scholarship to twelve deserving students.  They will receive between
$1,500 to $2,000 depending on funds available.  We congratulate them on completing their education and getting their degree.  Following is a list of the students, their major, and the sponsor’s memorial name:

Convention is almost here.  I hope everyone has made their reservations and plan to attend.

We are planning a wonderful convention for you plus a beautiful 100th celebration.  Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime event!

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