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. History of the Grand Lodge of California The Order Sons of Italy in America was founded in the Been of California. As if to signify that as to center from which the Order would spread its Roots over the to entire Been, its birth was in Fresno, geographical center of California and important seat of one of the richest agricultural zones of our Nation, enriched by the sacrifices, work and genius. There existed in that locality the "Columbus Nest Or To Alfonso Cubicciotti goes the credit for initiating the movement to organize the Order Sons of Italy in America in. Born in Italy, he immigrated to America to where he saw in the organization of people of our ethnic background the only path for progress. After arriving in California in 1919, and after getting settled in his new home, he set to work to organize several lodges of the Order Sons of. The Supreme Lodge nominated him as Supreme Deputy for the West, and asked him to call to meeting of those who were interested in this project in the Saint Joaquin Valley. Thus on September 22, 1922, the First Lodge in California was instituted - to Lodge, which took its name from the Great Admiral: "Loggia. Brother Cubicciotti was relentless in his work. April 21, 1923, auspicious dates of the foundation of Rome, through the untiring efforts of the unforgettable Cubiciotti, in collaboration with Vincenzo Melella, Vincenzo Airpoli and Ludovico Tentarelli, and G. The Word of the Order is diffused: Captain Edoardo Dinucci meets Brother Cubicciotti and shares the latter' s enthusiasm for the growth of to Grand Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy in our Been dedicated himself without regard to any personal sacrifice. polished oratory, he spread the message of our organization to our. Together with others, he worked with enthusiasm and with great personal sacrifice for the formation of "United Hearts" Not On July 18th, 1924, the Vittorio Veneto "Lodge Not Brother Dinucci was an expert and efficient employee of several banking organizations and in that capacity had occasion to visit the Italian-American communities in Oregon as well as our own Been. 1294, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, was instituted in June, of 1924. 1315 was instituted August 31, 1924, through the. Next came the "Giacomo Puccini" Lodge Not. 1352, Sacramento, on February 8, 1925, the Los Angeles Lodge Not instituted July 4, 1925, and the Pugliese Lodge Not Having accomplished the organization of twelve lodges, Brother Cubicciotti made application to the Supreme Lodge for the institution of the Grand Lodge of California, and upon the application' s being granted, agreement with the existing lodges was made. The first Grand Convention was held in Stockton, September 22, 1925, just three ones years after the first lodge. Brother Dinucci was elected Grand Venerable and Brother Cubicciotti became the Grand Recording Secretary, in which capacity he served until his death in 1940. Since then, the effort in the development of our organization has been untiring, continuous, and to make-reaching. its will-indomitable, its spirit of. There is not regret in the hearts of the devoted. The march-sometimes rapid, sometimes slow and difficult, has always aimed toward the luminous and immutable point of arrival. of pioneers have become to legion, which advances with accelerated step. After the establishment of the Grand Lodge, and following the institution of the above-mentioned Lodges, our great family was enriched by the formation of many more lodges, which we list to here in order of their foundation:. Melella instituted in Oakland the "Oakland" Lodge Not The following year (April 26, 1926) Brother Red. 1423, was established in Sacramento through the efforts of R. Latorraca of Los Banos instituted the "Redenzione". 1441 by Brothers In the Ceccarelli, Frank Parinni and Albert. 1503, Weed, by the members of United Hearts. Pacini, Bruschera, and Brothers Bernardini, R. 1627, Saint Diego, by Brothers Iannarone, Troiano, Chiecchi, Spot, Campaign, Bond, Perna and Black person. Moralle, Cardana, Massaglia and Brother Melella. 1728, Saint Francisco by Ruocco, Ludivici, and. 1948, Hollywood, by Gabriel Montelone and Dino. Simoncini, Cesar Lencioni, Salvatore Nieddo. 1959, Sonoma, by Salvatore Loving and Lena. 1960, Mountain View, by Ralph Ruocco, John Battaglia, Joe Di Biase and Ray Esposito. 1969, Saint Rafael, by Lena Creighton and Dora. 1992, Saint Cruz, by Joe Pen, Ralph Ruocco, Adam. 2002, Overwhelm, an independent organization, joined the Order. 2041, by Umberto Troiano, Domenic Iannarone, Gabriel Donated De. 2043, by Domenic Scalcini and Dirce Miniums. 2056, by Justin Tubiolo, Michael Falabrino and Joseph Claro. 2113, by Alice Burton and Margaret Baker. 2127, Ontario, by Franklin and Margaret Baker. 2167, by John Farrace and John Cannata. 2168, the Puente, by Oswald Mangiagli, Jean Mangiagli. 2188 by Virginia Terifaj, Josephine Byrnes and Mike. 2204, Honolulu, by Guido Salmaggi and Daniel Di Sesa. 2208, Ana Saint, by Frank Lisa, Leonard Ross and. 2376, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, by Robert and. longer under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of California, was instrumental in the formation of the Grand Lodge of Arizona. Benedict, James Nicholas, Mark Carnivale. Signers: Louis Petrella, Joseph Cutri, Tawny Guiffrida and Sharpshooter. Signers: Vat Scale and Carmela Candle. Cutri, Ernest Garrison and Joe Marsiano. 2479, Fort Collins, Colorado, by Dominic and Linda Bell, Ronald and Linda Malara, Frank Busnardo and Ann Ciancio After 75 years of existence, the Grand Lodge of California has 75 filial lodges united into one great family - the strongest organization consisting of Italian-American elements existing in California the Grand Lodge has always encouraged its members to become American citizens. It has upheld among its members the pride of ethnicity reminding them of the glory of the past and the relation of our civilization to world civilization in all ages and in all times. thousands of dollars, the Grand Lodge of California has contributed to all to welfare initiatives to alleviated the suffering of all the people of our race in America and in our country of origin. The Grand Lodge has sustained with great passion the war effort, laboring with all means for the final victory. it has spurred its members to diffuse, with work and example everything which is Italian. it has contributed greatly to the spread of Italian language and cultures. it has fought the defamation of our name in radiovision productions and in the press. it has generously encouraged students of our race in the high schools, helping them to attend the universities with annual and numerous scholarships. it has helped thousands of members by its to welfare programs. it has shown that the Sons of Italy have not been idle, but have been to population of workers. workers have built towns and cities, have transformed coffins lands and swamps into gardens and orchards, have dug up the treasures from the earth, have created agricultural and financial empires, have given stimulus to new industries, have founded cultural institutions and universities, have carried to everywhere the divine harmonies of music which sings the glories of. The hands, the brains, and the genius of the Sons of Italy have given honor and luster to their country they have sacrificed on the battlefields and covered themselves with glory. the affirmation of democratic ideals, they have faced the extreme and holy sacrifice - sacrifices in order that we might have to better world in which the principles of "Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity" would prevail and triumph. projects have included the establishment of Birth Defects Libraries at. General Hospital Research Center in Southern California, at the U. Medical School in Davis, and at the University. One of the most ambitious projects undertaken by the Grand Lodge of California has been the Order' s participation to the Tournament of Roses in. Under the leadership of Grand Venerable Similar Joseph and the hard work of the Tournament of Roses Committee composed of Tawny Giuffrida, Peter and Pearl Tubiolo, Joseph Cutri, and Gregory Amendola, the Grand Lodge of California entered its first float on New Year' s Day, 1977, winning the. This success was repeated on New Year' s Day 1978, 1979, and 1980 when our entries won, respectively, the Queen' s Trophy, the Sweepstakes, and the Grand Marshall' s Trophy. Oakland Convention, began to new was in the life of our Order. confidence accorded to this Young and able official resulted in to compact Grand Council. his dynamic activity and ability led to new fields which made our organization known and respected. Under his able leadership the construction of the Grand Lodge Home in Saint Francisco made big strides, the beautiful edifice rapidly took shape and the dream of to Grand Lodge Home, long nurtured, became to reality. The Grand Venerables who followed Bertoglio to are: Attilio Raeta, Alfonzo. Ralph Lamb (1993-1995), Arthur Ibleto (1995-1997), Carl Greenhouse (1997-1999). Grand Lodge of California has continued to grow, meeting the demands and the needs not only of its members but also of the Italian-Americans outside our. 2519, Chico, by Antonio I polish, Catherine I polish and Joseph. Fairfield, by Joseph Agosta, Angel Albertoni and Donald. Ciampa and Frank William Varese. 2705, El Dorado Hills, by Joseph Agosta, Genevieve Arietta and. Wayne Cross and Frank Cicora. 2715, Saint Rosa by Richard Wedge, Lloyd DeMartini, Arthur. 2743, Paradise, by First Incerty, James Catania, Sal Aiello, Catherine. Prisco, Run Antony and Emmett Yanna.