Our Second Year Forging Forward

This first year of our lodge has really been exciting for me.  To see all our brothers and sisters step up, get involved and take ownership of our lodge.  With your help our lodge has evolved into the driving force it is today, both in our community and with the Sons of Italy in America.

Some of us had a vision of brother and sisterhood in the summer of 2008.  It all began with Rick and Camille Annichiaricio.  The original compatriots banned together and enjoyed the recruiting of the charter members of our lodge.  The board rose to all the tasks that were asked of them to form this lodge and beyond.  I want to thank all of the committees and chairmen whom have donated their time and efforts all year long.   

Our foundation has been laid; everyone is joining in to be a part of what we are creating.  We now stand at over 165 members and have become the fastest growing new lodge most of OSIA can remember.  I look forward to our new year and taking our lodge and community to new heights.  We will continue to keep our events cost effective for our members and our slogan for this year will be: Being Italian has its privileges.

We are all facing tough economic times, however to the best of our ability, the lodge will continue to support our community and fundraise for organizations in need.  We’ll continue to hold events on an ongoing basis.  Last year we raised thousands of dollars for our causes and strengthened our lodge financially.

Now I ask you as your president to bring back our proud Italian Heritage and promote it amongst our children, our friends and our neighbors.  Let’s join together again for this year and take our lodge to even more greatness. 

Fraternally,

Gabriel Ciccone

Your President