It’s been an interesting few months. I spent half of November in Europe investigating the Italian Influence on food in Budapest, Vienna and Prague. It was an informative trip but the food was very different from what I expected.

The Grand Lodge has a temporary office in Sacramento. I drove to Sacramento on Sunday December 18 and was able to get all the computers, printers, copiers and phones back online. Our new landlord has been very gracious in giving us access to their high-speed internet at no charge. Our State Vice President

On Sunday, December 11th, the officers and members of the Pugliese Lodge enjoyed the annual Christmas Party. It was held at the beautiful new Raffaelo’s Ristorante in San Pedro. President Michael DiGiuro ordered a delicious menu for the occasion.

The meal started with appetizers of bruschetta, roasted red peppers and fried calamari (my favorite).

Next came a European green salad with Raffaelo’s signature dressing and homemade Italian bread. The main course

At the October meeting the membership voted to henceforth begin Eureka Lodge meetings at 6PM.
Next meeting is a potluck/meeting on January 24th. Social hour begins at 4:30PM and dinner at 5PM. Meeting begins at 6PM.

Eureka Lodge will award the Irene and Paul Pinochi andvFrank Stagnoli Scholarships this spring. Please remind

C. Colombo Lodge #1315 has not forgotten the men and women who have served in the U.S. Military: The Veterans. Each month Lisa Belleci-Navarro creats an original design. The Card Committee then produces 100 tray favors to be delivered to the Martinez Veterans Hospital complete with the C. Colombo logo on the reverse side. Dennis Clarke has assumed the role of delivery man. He adds

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022 the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors proclaimed October 2022 as Italian American Heritage Month in Stanislaus County. Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America - Modesto Lodge President, Louise Nishikawa accepted the proclamation from County Supervisor,