After 24 years we again turned to the “sea” to have a September Grand Council meeting!  Forty three of us got together for the cruise. On Friday the Trustees met “informally” to check the books and found everything in order!  Only Trustee Renee Adair was unable to participate.

Saturday all the State Officers who attended (Orator Mary Jane Cambria was unable to join us due to a previous commitment)

Our Veterans Stand Down pasta dinner at the Ferndale fairgrounds served over 150 hungry vets on September 27th. This is always a special and meaningful event, however, sadly Caterina Stagnoli one of our most faithful potluck attendees was not with us.  Thank you Dave and Donna Olivieri for organizing it every year. The September potluck consisted of a lot of good food and fellowship.

No meeting in November. The Christmas

Born in Brescia, Italy Caterina Stagnoli a member  of our Eureka Lodge for 36 years passed away in August. Her strength amazed all who knew her, surviving as a child with her family during WW II and later immigrating in 1966 to the United States with her husband Francesco and their two children. Landing in Humboldt County Caterina, Francesco, Maurizio, and Giuliana made their home in Arcata, California. She adapted quickly to life in

Fall is finally ready to make an appearance even though October has still had a number of 100-degree days. Fortunately, the cool weather is coming back.

We have had a busy few months. August was our annual Gene Bruno Picnic and Bocce Games. Forty enthusiastic players enjoyed playing and, of course, eating. Cooks Frank Mossa and Rory Nichols outdid themselves,

PLEASE NOTE: The Open House for the new Grand Lodge Building has been temporally postponed.  Sorry but we are just not ready! We will probably have it in March but more information will be forthcoming.   

We haven’t posted our logo or name on the building yet since there has been an issue with National regarding the new

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Since the State of California won’t do it, I will. I declare the month of October Italian Heritage Month! On October 5th, I started my month out going to Pittsburg, CA to celebrate the 3rd Annual Festa Italia with members at the C. Colombo Lodge and the people of the Bay Area.  Mary Lucido and all the members of the C Colombo Lodge added to the success