Guard Bryan Anthony led the group in the Pledge of Allegience. Thank you, Bryan.
Bernie Costanza introduced tonight’s speaker, Larry Knorr. Larry has a long list credentials. He has written twenty books, is co-owner of Sunbury Press in Mechanicsburg. Tonight he shared images of digital photography from his book, Images of Italy. Prints of the images are available.
Larry can be reached at lvknorr@gmail.com or (717) 329-4615.
Learn more about Larry and his work at https://lawrenceknorr.wordpress.com/about/.
Treasurer’s Report. Bernie Costanza reported the following balances:
Giant Gift Cards are available during bocce games that are played Thursday nights at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park, Mechanicsburg. C’mon out to watch some phenomenal games and enjoy the company of players. Games begin at 5:45pm, weather permitting.
President George Lapore reports that he has heard nothing from Hershey Park about volunteer opportunities. Hershey Park opens Friday, July 3, 2020. The East Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest is still uncertain (October).
Bernie Costanza reported that the 2020 bocce season is 10 games. The bocce-themed movie, Breaking Balls, is available to watch at no charge on https://tubitv.com.
President George Lapore and other members are enjoying live interviews broadcast via the OSDIA Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/Sons.of.Italy
Lodge members will gather for buffet style dinner at Fratelli’s in New Cumberland at 6pm on Saturday June 27, $25 per person.
Bernie Costanza received a thank you card from the Gary Sinise Foundation for a donation that the lodge sent in honor of long-time member, William Montone, who recently passed away.
Columbus statues may be removed in Wilkes Barre and Philadelphia.
Vice President Georgeann Maguire mentioned that the Lower Allen Twp. VFW is re-opening mid-July. There is no word when the VFW in New Cumberland will re-open.
Chris Rottman motioned to end the meeting
Angelo Pizzulli seconded the motion.
Twenty lodge members and one guest participated in this Zoom meeting.
Next lodge meeting- Due to developments surrounding COVID-19,
location and time for the next lodge meeting
is yet to be determined.
Zoom meetings really are easy.
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STAY TUNED!
Central PA Lodge #2651 website – www.centralpaosia.com
Fraternally,
Theresa D. Mingarell, Recording Secretary
“Working together to preserve Our Heritage, Our Traditions and Our Culture.”