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Birth Defects check presentation at Stanford, representing the Columbia Lodge #1940 and the Cornelia-Vita Nuova Lodge #1198. Unfortunately, our Medical Charities/Birth Defects Library Chairperson Mary Lucido was unable to attend due to a work commitment, so I represented on her behalf. Mary, you were missed. This was a special event for us, as it marked the 50th Anniversary of the founding of our Birth Defects Library at Stanford, which was created on February 12, 1974 as the first Birth Defects Library in our Grand Lodge chain of libraries.
We were warmly greeted by Susan Schelley, MPH, LCGC, Senior Genetic Counselor and Dr. Jon Bernstein, MD, PhD, Chief, Division of Medical Genetics at Stanford Children’s Health. Susan has been in the Genetics Department for over 40 years, and was hired by Dr. Luigi Luzzatti, who helped found the Pediatrics Birth Defect Center at Stanford. I
Cooking with Nana
Nana Mary Lucido teaching granddaughter Katie Lucido how to make home made ravioli, meatballs and sauce.
On July 25, Paula Uccelli, our 2006 Western Foundation Humanitarian Award Honoree, presented the $2500 Pete & Paula Uccelli Foundation Scholarship to San Carlos resident Rose Lyra Boncimino, who graduated from Carlmont High School with a GPA of 4.4. In her junior year, Rose enrolled in the Middle College Program at Canada College, which allowed her to simultaneously take classes in high school and college. She also has assisted under-resourced Bay Area residents. In addition, Rose works as a supervisor
From August 9-10, the National Lodge held its Summer Plenary Session in St. Louis, MO, the heartland of America. This article provides only a general overview of what transpired. The meetings were held at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch, within a stone’s throw of the beautiful Gateway Arch. Members and guests from all over the United States attended the information-packed sessions and events that highlighted our Italian heritage and 119-year history. Representing the Grand Lodge of California was State President Arlene M. Nunziati (Co-chair of the Supreme Cabinet) Past State
On Tuesday, July 9, Italian Heritage Night with the SF Giants vs. the Toronto Blue Jays was held at Oracle Park,. As a Community Sponsor with the Giants, members of our Grand Lodge were present, including our State President Arlene M. Nunziati. The Aurora Mandolin Orchestra serenaded guests walking in, and the orchestra from La Scuola Internazionale under the baton of Maestro Carlo Dean provided the on-field pregame entertainment. Italian Vice Consul General Davide Corriero threw out the first pitch, and
Francesco Paolo Calise 1934 - 2024 Napa Lodge 2043 By Anna Galbo Graeber
The Napa Lodge was saddened to hear about the passing of our Brother Frank, a member ofour Lodge for nearly 20 years. He was born on the beautiful island of Ischia, Italy, in the town of Forio, growing up with his mother and two sisters, Orsola and Maria. His father was separated from the family due to World War II. Despite having very little, he always said they were happy. They lived only steps from the sea, where he swam and played soccer on the beach with his friends. After finishing school, he apprenticed at a local barber shop. Seeking more opportunities at the age of 17, he embarked on the ocean liner MS Vulcania and immigrated to the United States.
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