September 2018 Official Newsletter of La Costa dei Fiori Lodge #2424 - Founded 1978 MEETING SCHEDULE Greetings from our President Sal Denaro Officers Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the month General Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the month Next Meeting September 12 Dinner at 6:30 Meeting at 7:15 Ciao a tutti, I hope everyone enjoyed a safe Labor Day! Hopefully everyone is finding ways to keep cool this summer. Fall will be upon us very soon, and cooler weather will prevail. Our cheese and wine social at Solterra is scheduled for this Sunday, September 9th @ 2:00pm. We are very fortunate to welcome some members from the Saddleback Valley Lodge in Laguna Nigel to our wine tasting. Please take the time to introduce yourself to your fellow brothers and sisters and make them feel welcome. Looking forward to seeing you at our private wine tast- St. Johns Catholic Church 1010 Encinitas Blvd. Encinitas, California 92024 Leucadia Room - Lodge Officers President: Salvatore Denaro State Deputy: Sid Tamburine Immediate Past President: State 2nd Vice President: Sadie Tamburine Vice President: Nicole Orgera ing event. Recording Secretary: Jeff Steckman The officers are working very hard on our Anniversary Dinner /Dance set for October 20th at 2051 Café in Carlsbad. We re in need of volunteers to help. Financial Secretary: Melinda DellaPenna We will be honoring Joe Granata, the theme is Italian Fashion. Our annual Christmas dinner this year will be held at Fresco 264 in The Village in downtown Carlsbad. The date is Wednesday, December 12th at 6:30 pm. It s hard to believe Christmas will be here in three short months. Mark the calendar! Treasurer: Terry Messina Master of Ceremony: Salvatore Provenza Trustees: Mike Blanco Susan Webb Debbie Lingren Bob Sylvester Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 12th. Make sure to RSVP Sempre Avanti, Sal Sons & Daughters of Italy in America, North County San Diego sonsofitalysandiego.org (760) 634-1724
- A T T E N T I O N - Please Remember To R S V P it s a Must!! New members if you are in need of a NEW name badge, please contact me and I will make you one! For The Monthly Dinner/Meeting Terry Messina terrymai72@gmail.com or (760) 479-6700 Sal Denaro saljd55@cox.net (760) 717-7981 Our Christmas Dinner in December will be at 264 Fresco in downtown Carlsbad! Wednesday, December 12th 6:30pm
Our Lodge Queen at Convention!
- Wine and Cheese Social - Please join us for an afternoon of Fun, Food, Wine & Cheese Sunday, September 9th 2018 @ 2:00 pm 934 N. Coast Hwy., Leucadia, CA 92024 We have scheduled a private wine tasting at Solterra Winery in Leucadia. The wine tasting includes 6 pours of wine for $15.00 plus tax and 20% gratuity. We are planning to also have meat and cheese boards for group enjoyment. Prices are being negotiated but the total per person cost will not exceed $30 (for the wine and cheese boards combined) In the event the cost is less than $30 refunds will be issued. We will need a head count on who plans on coming ASAP! Since this is a group outing we will be asking for RSVP s, accompanied by payment by the end of August. This is a Pre-Paid event. Please make check payable, to the Sons of Italy and mail to: Sal Denaro 130 Lancer Avenue Oceanside, CA 92058 If you plan on attending RSVP to Sal @ (760) 717-7981 or saljd55@cox.net
La Costa dei Fiori Lodge #2424 Dance to the music of The Sicilian Band 2051 Café Airport Rd. Carlsbad, California
Congratulations to Brother Sal Provenza and his brother Nick for recently becoming official Italian Citizens! BRAVO!!
Wine Crushing at Caruth Cellars If anyone is interested I just heard that Caruth Cellars has one hour shifts available for helping with wine crushing. This wouldn't be a large group, but a few people at a time. Here is there link and information: http://carruthcellars.com/crush/
San Diego Italian Film Festival Thursday, September 13, 2018 La Paloma Theatre 471 South Coast Hwy. 101 - Encinitas, CA 92024 Once In Summer In the Summer 1985, anti-mafia judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, along with their families, are transferred to a safe house on Asinara, a small island north of Sardinia. The two judges are leading the work for the famous Maxi-Trial that will prosecute more than 400 Mafia members. Sparkling seas and a gorgeous landscape fit for a relaxing holiday are in sharp contrast with the constant threats to their lives from the Mafia and sabotage of their mission from within the Italian government. Based on actual events, this is the story of a friendship grounded in a mutual commitment to truth and justice whatever the cost.
Lodge Calendar of Events September 9th Solterra Wine Tasting - 2:00pm September 12th General Meeting September 13th Era d estate (once in summer) - La Paloma Theater, Encinitas October 10th General Meeting October 20 - Anniversary Dinner Dance, Café 2051 - Palomar Airport Road November 14 General Meeting December - No Meeting, Christmas Party at 264 Fresco in Carlsbad September Birthdays Christina Della Penna.... 5th Peter Della Penna.....7th Bob Sylvester......7th Rosella Greco...13st Richard Cavallaro.....16th Tanti Aguri Bocce Ball The Encinitas Bocce Ball Club meets every Thursday night at 7:00 PM at the Oak Crest Park on Encinitas Blvd., 1219 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, California 92024
The Minutes from 8/8/18 Prior to the meeting, our members enjoyed the baked ziti prepared by Sal Denaro. Nicole Orgera provided dessert. The meeting was called to order 7:15 pm by President Sal Denaro. President Sal welcomed our guests: State Deputy, Sid Tamburine and 2 nd State Vice President, Sadie Tamburine. President Sal welcomed our guests: Erica Kneeland, and Nina Alioto. A roll call of officers was taken and all were present except Mike Blanco. The July minutes were approved. The wine tasting event at Solterra in Encinitas is September 9 th at 2 pm. The cost is $30 per person which includes tasting 6 wines and meat and cheese boards. The lodge will pay for a ½ page ad for the Gala in Santa Ana on Sept 22. Joseph Granada will be the honoree at our Dinner Dance. Debbie Lindgren mentioned that we get discounts at Office Depot through the Sons of Italy. Sal Provenza provided Italian fun facts. The Italian Film Festival is Thursday 7pm at the La Paloma in Encinitas. Happy hour is at D Street Bar & Grill at 5:30 pm. Debbie Lindgren mentioned joining Meetup. Debbie will provide additional information at the board meeting. Contact Sadie for the 365 raffle tickets. The tickets are $30 and a winner is picked every day. We would like to have a presentation at each meeting. Contact Sal Denaro if you have any suggestions. We still need volunteers for dessert. The lodge will reimburse up to $15 for dessert. President Sal Denaro adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm. Respectfully Submitted Jeffrey Steckman Recording Secretary
La Costa dei Fiori Lodge #2424 P.O. Box 231724 Encinitas, CA 92023-1724