June 2025

We had an indoor BBQ at our General Meeting dinner, and restaurant night at Miller's Ale House was well attended. We distributed to all members the Supreme Lodge article on why we exist and why we still matter. Details of the work of the Grand Lodge and May Convention were shared, and the Book Club also met this month.

July 2025

There was no General Meeting, but our restaurant night had a large turnout at a local Mexican restaurant, with karaoke included.

August 2025

Our back-to-school and Ferragosto General Meeting featured Music Bingo and a full Italian meal prepared by several long-term members. It was enjoyed by everyone. Thank you notes from our scholarship winners were read.

The Music Bingo, introduced to us by the Grand Lodge, was a big hit and will be repeated again. The Book Club met this month as well. Several members made it to restaurant night at Jason's Deli in spite of the nasty weather: a hearty crew.

September 2025

We began our Annual Charitable Giving evenings at our General Meeting. Thank you to our Charity Committee Chair, Donna Addeo. Donations were made and acceptances given by local groups: Big Brothers Big Sisters, 5 Star Veterans Center, and We Can Be Heroes Foundation. More charities will receive donations in upcoming meetings.

We welcomed our new State Deputy, Antonio Franzese, and our loyal State Trustee, Fran Bosi. We waived our usual 50/50 raffle to support the Grand Lodge Raffle program instead.

Our Scholarship Committee gave its report on commencing activities for the coming year, continuing our expansion north into Nassau County and west into Baker, Putnam, and Clay Counties.

We held our well-attended Second Annual Mass for Deceased Members at Christ the King Catholic Church on September 20th. The Mass was particularly meaningful due to the able assistance of our member, Deacon George Barletta, who gave the homily and remembered our deceased members in the Prayer of the Faithful.

A special donation was made to the church for hosting the Mass. Of course, we celebrated at a remembrance dinner afterwards. Our restaurant night will be on September 25 at a local Asian fusion restaurant.