GOOD AND WELFARE - Sr. Marie Ruggiero GET WELL SOON: To Sr. Lucy Congero, Br. Tony Bruno and Sr. Elizabeth Carrera. CONGRATULATIONS: To Br. John P. Della Ratta Jr. on his marriage to Jo-Ann Houston. To Sr. Rose Masone and Br. Tony Sclafani for being awarded Sons of Italy mugs at the State Convention. They both sponsored three members into the Lodge. To Loggia Glen Cove #1016 Men’s Team won 1st Place in the New York State Sons of Italy Bowling Tournament. The members of the team were: Brs. Tony Ceriello, Tony Sclafani, Guy Minutoli and Richard Alois. Br. Guy Minutoli was also the winner of the high series. CONDOLENCES: We express our deepest sympathy to: Br. Sal Scalici on the death of his brother in Italy. Sr. Ann Gioino and Br. Carmine Gioino on the death of Ann’s sister. The family of Dotty Popplein on her recent death. THANK YOU TO: Srs. Theresa Baker, Nina Trolio and Kathryn Grande who helped with the LaVoce mailing last month and to Sr. Ann Koch for the Italian translation of my letter. Br. Joe Graziosi for cleaning up the back of the Lodge. DATES TO REMEMBER: October 3rd, Glen Cove Public Library, 2:30 P.M., Professor Sal Primeggio will speak on, Italian American Comedy: Old World to New. November 14th, Leonard’s of Great Neck, Loggia Glen Cove #1016, 85th Anniversary Dinner Dance honoring Immediate Past President, Br.Tony Sclafani. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: Plans are underway to prepare a special Centennial Plaque to celebrate OSIA’s upcoming 100th Anniversary. This plaque will contain 270 plates and will measure overall 28” x 35”. The plaque will be hung in the new executive office of the Grand Lodge at 2101 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, New York. Your family name becomes part of the living history and memorabilia of NYSOSIA. If you are interested you may call Kathryn Grande at 676-7436.

GIFT OF SIGHT - Br. Frank Cassano PLEASE BRING ANY USED EYEGLASSES TO THE NEXT MEETING. LADIES NIGHT OUT - Sr. Janis Ceriello All ladies are invited to come down to the Lodge on Monday evenings. It is a social night for the ladies. They play bocce, card games, watch TV and have coffee. More information may be obtained by calling Sr. Janis Ceriello at 671-2388. MENS NIGHT OUT - Br. Vito Greto All men are invited to come down to the Lodge on Friday evenings. They enjoy playing cards, bocce, watching a movie and sometimes they do some cooking. More information may be obtained by calling Br. Vito Greto at 747-8694 MEMBERSHIP DUES - Dues are past due for the year 2004. Please submit payment as soon as possible to: Loggia Glen Cove #1016 Inc. P.O. Box 347 Glen Cove, N.Y. 11542 Regular Members: $40 Exempt Members: $20 (Must be a member for 30 yrs.) Social Member: $40 Students: $20 No Dues For 50 Year Members HALL RENTAL - Br. Tony Ceriello If you wish to rent the hall you may call Br. Tony Ceriello at 671-2388 or Br. Angelo Grande at 676-7436 THE NYS OSIA 2005 CALENDAR: Reserve your lucky number now! This is a one time offer to pick your own numbers. Pick any number between 000-999. The cut off date for reserving numbers is August 21st, 2004, 1st come 1st served. Send number(s) with check for $30.00 Payable to: OSIA New York Grand Lodge (sorry, no numbers will be reserved without a check). Please send your name, address, phone number, Lodge Name and Number and your 1st and 2nd choice of a three digit number. Mail to: Joseph Rondinelli- Calendar Chairperson 235 Massachusetts Avenue Massapequa, N.Y. 11758 516-798-4468