Vittoria Lodge Auxiliary August 2018 Newsletter

No Meeting in August – Next Meeting:  September 16^th  

ANNUAL CORN FEED/PICNIC 

Our annual corn feed/picnic will be held August 26^th at 12:00p.m.  The lodge will provide brats, hot dogs, and corn.  Please bring a dish to share with others.  Mark your calendars to come out and enjoy good food, good company and check out the new shelter area.

SEPTEMBER MEETING/POLENTA PARTY 

Please plan to attend our September meeting and catch up with all that has happened over the summer.  Another reason to attend would be to enjoy Polenta and the various “go with’s” and desserts.  Polenta will be served immediately after the men’s and women’s meetings. Hope to see you all on September 16^th at 2pm.

5^th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AT THE LODGE 

Save the Date – November 3^rd – plan to join us for our annual Craft, Vendor and Bake Sale.  No charge to attend and all the proceeds from the Bake Sale go directly to the auxiliary to fund our annual scholarships.  We will also be serving “Cavatelli To Go” so come hungry.

We are still looking for a few Vendors & Crafters – please contact Lisa at 515-240-5346 or lisa@paper-systems.com if you are interested.

LINENS & CENTERPIECES

If you will be using the Lodge for a wedding or special occasion don’t forget that the auxiliary has table linens and centerpieces available.  The centerpieces will be on display at the June Dinner.  We make these available for use on premises in return for a donation to the auxiliary

GET WELL WISHES to Amy Copley

SYMPATHY to the families of Wanda Turchi and Mary Ladurini.  Wanda joined the lodge in 1965 and Mary in 1969.  Mary served as President of the auxiliary for over 25 years.  These ladies will be greatly missed. 

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS IN AUGUST 

Jeanne Uhl (7^th), Norma VanHouten (11^th), Dee Dee Underwood (19^th), Ann Balahaitis (20^th), Louise Johnson (24^th) 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

August 26^th – Corn Feed

September 16^th – Meeting 2:00 pm with Polenta Party

November 3^rd – Craft Fair

November 4^th – Memorial Mass

December 9^th – Christmas Party

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Vittoria Lodge Auxiliary July 2018 Newsletter

No Meetings July or August – Next Meeting:  September 16^th  

JUNE DINNER 

Our annual dinner was a big hit, we had a good turn out and Roger and Rob Fiori along with their families did a wonderful job and the food was awesome! A big Thank You to the Boy Scouts – they did such a great job with helping, refilling waters and clean up!

The following individuals received scholarships:  Jordan Magnani, Nicholas Signor, Giorgio Rossi, Arianna Medici, Nicholas Hall, Jackson Hawxby, Alexandra Eckstrom, Molly Meade, Hailey Haller, Luke Matney, Rose Marie Feeley, Harlee Palmitier, Elise Blatt, Chloe Freund, and Emily Battani.  We wish them success!

ANNUAL CORN FEED/PICNIC 

Our annual corn feed/picnic will be held August 26^th at 12:00p.m.  The lodge will provide brats, hot dogs, and corn.  Please bring a dish to share with others.  Mark your calendars to come out and enjoy good food, good company and check out the new shelter area.

LINENS & CENTERPIECES

If you will be using the Lodge for a wedding or special occasion don’t forget that the auxiliary has table linens and centerpieces available.  The centerpieces will be on display at the June Dinner.  We make these available for use on premises in return for a donation to the auxiliary 

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS IN JULY 

Toni Dickey (6^th), Jean Miner (7^th), Sheri Partington (23^th) Gloria Reese (23^th), Mary Elwell-Steele (25^th), Josephine Lenzini (25^th), Mary Ann Medici (28^th), Patricia Richardson (28^th), LeNora Coe (29^th), Mary Auerbach, Marie Blatt, Melissa Joens 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

August 26^th – Corn Feed

September 16^th – Meeting 2:00 pm with Polenta Party

November 3^rd – Craft Fair

November 4^th – Memorial Mass

December 9^th – Christmas Party

Pictures from 2016 Vittoria Lodge June Dinner

50-Year Vittoria Lodge Members: (L-R) Joseph Ballantini, Donald Lamberti, Bruno Lenzini

2016 Vittoria Lodge Board of Trustees/Officers

Vittoria Lodge and Auxiliary Members Participate in Annual Italian Festival

Vittoria Lodge Auxiliary members take time off from their busy booth to pose for a photo with the Five Gumbas musical group. (Click on image for larger view.)

Vittoria Lodge Makes Large Donation to Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa

At the annual Columbus Day Dinner presented by the Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa, President Jim Forneris of the Vittoria Lodge presented a $7,500 donation to the Cultural Center to be used as a payment on the principal of the Cultural Center’s mortgage.

The donation came from the proceeds earned by the Vittoria Lodge’s efforts at this year’s Italian American Heritage Festival of Iowa.

In appreciation for their donation, the Cultural Center sent a cake and a letter of thanks to the Vittoria Lodge at their October meeting.

Vittoria Lodge Participates in Viva L’Italia Festival

Members of the Vittoria Lodge contributed many hours of volunteer work in the planning and execution of this year’s Italian American Heritage Festival of Iowa.  The women of the auxilliary also worked in the  Vittoria Lodge food booth selling biscotti, guanti, and Blue Bunny ice cream.  Proceeds from the festival food booth went towards the Vittoria Lodge Scholarship fund.  Below is a slideshow of photos from the food booth.  Thanks to all who volunteered! 

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Vittoria Lodge Auxiliary Bake Biscotti for Viva L’Italia Festival

The women of the Vittoria Lodge Auxiliary held a marathon biscotti baking session on Saturday, July 10  to bake biscotti to sell a the  Viva L’Italia festival.  They worked hard and accomplished a lot of biscotti.  Below is a slideshow of a lot of fun in the kitchen!

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