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Order Sons of Italy in America
O. S. I. A.

BUONA FORTUNA LODGE # 2835

P.O. BOX 12351, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32591-2351

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The hour of power....where Eagles gather!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FLORIDA GRAND LODGE WEBSITE

MEMBERSHIP MEETING: 7PM, FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EA MONTH

Joey Patti's Seafood Deli, 610 South C Street

COUNCIL MEETINGS: 6:00PM, LAST WEDNESDAY OF EA MONTH

Franco's Restaurant, 523 East Gregory Street

The greatest resource WE will ever have is each other!

Life isn't always waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain!

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CONGRATULATIONS

GENE VALENTINO

CHAIRMAN OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY COMMISSION

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COMING EVENTS

If your article/event and or photos do not appear here,

it's because you may have forgotten to submit it to:

bill@billzuppa.com!

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MEMORIES

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1st ANNUAL BUONA FORTUNA

GOLF TOURNAMENT

A HUGE SUCCESS

golf ball on tee

May 31, 2008, Registration 10:30AM

Tee Time: 12:30PM

Marcus Pointe Golf Course

2500 Oak Pointe Dr, Pensacola, Florida 32505

$75.00 Entry Fee

* 1st Prize: $1,200; 2nd Prize: $800; 3rd Prize: $400 *

* Lunch and Dinner catered by CARRABBA'S Italian Restaurant *

* 2008 Chevrolet Malibu by Sandy Sansing for "hole in one" *

* $10,000 donation by Ted Ciano Dealership for "hole in one" *

For more info contact:

Paul Storniolo, Tournament Leader

850-484-3612

FOLLOWING PHOTO COURTESY OF BART SCOLLO

FOLLOWING PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEVE GRENOT

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MEMORIES

PHOTOS OF OCTOBER 11TH ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

FOUNDER BILL ZUPPA CONGRATULATES

1st BUONA FORTUNA PRES. GENE VALENTINO

BUONA FORTUNA'S FIRST COUNCIL OF OFFICERS

RAE HASSETT and JIM ANNINO CHARTER MEMBERS

FIRST COUNCIL MEETING AT FRANCO'S RESTAURANT

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PHOTOS OF OCTOBER 26TH ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

COURTESY OF BROTHER STEVE GRENOT

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CHARTER MEMBERS

Sue Cardea; John Cardea; Carmen Ciardello; Elaine Ciardello; Joseph Cilano; Paul D’Amico; David DeNadal;

Dr. Mark DeNunzio; Aldo Faidiga; Francis Gallo; Donna Reeves Grenot; Steve Grenot; Marie Jaquith

Daniel Kaestle; Giovanni Mirra; Marsha Mirra; Gina Maria Mondello; Joe Occhipinti; Dr. Louis Perillo; Sabrina Peterman;

Mary Resedean; Peter Resedean; Nancy Rock; Sebastiano Russo; Stacy Russo; Joe Scialdone;

Bartholemew Scollo; Patricia Scollo; Gregory Smith; Darlene Smith; Rita Somma; Cammy Turberville;

Gene Valentino; Maureen Buscemi Valentino; Giovanni Volpara; Bill Zuppa

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BUONA FORTUNA LODGE #2835 COUNCIL

2008-2010

PRESIDENT....................................................MARK DENUNZIO

VICE PRESIDENT..........................................Dr. LOUIS PERILLO

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT(FOUNDER)...........GENE VALENTINO

RECORDING SECRETARY..............................ELENA LAUFER

FINANCIAL SECRETARY....................................DONNA REEVES GRENOT

TREASURER.................................................PATRICIA BOWMAN

ORATOR..................................................................GREG SMITH

MASTER OF CEREMONIES.................................PETE RESEDEAN

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES...SABRINA KAESTLE-PETERMAN

GUARD.................................................................ALDO FAIDIGA

TRUSTEES: STEVE GRENOT; MARIE JAQUITH; DARLENE SMITH;

MAUREEN VALENTINO; GIOVANNI MIRRA; RITA SOMMA; JOSEPHINE MERRITT

STATE OFFICERS

GRAND LODGE PRESIDENT....................................DAN COSITORE

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT................................DENNIS PIASIO

STATE DEPUTY: .............................................EARL GOTTSCHALK

REGION l TRUSTEE............................................LOU VILLANACCI

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MORE MEMORIES

BUONA FORTUNA MEMBERS PREPARING FOR PLAY IN

THE FRANZALIA LODGE GOLF TOURNAMENT

APRIL 12, 2008

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Franzalia and Buona Fortuna mixing business with pleasure.

Photos courtesy of Bill & Gloria Walker

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BOCCI TOURNAMENT 2007

Article & Photos courtesy of Dr Mark DeNunzio

What a great event the Bocce Tournament turned out to be. Over 30 members and guests in attendance with great weather, great food and great camaraderie. Many thanks to all those that contributed to make this a huge success, particularly Darlene and Greg Smith, Tony and Tommy Carbone.   Did I mention the food was fantastic. Thanks to all who provided the wonderful food items. Lou Brizzi's sausage and peppers were so outstanding that Bart Scollo came back early from Connecticut to have some.
   As for the Bocce games, the newcomers like Gene and I were no match for seasoned pro's like Bart Scollo and Paul D'Amico. Don't let Lou Perillo score your game as he has trouble adding correctly. Thanks to Carmen and Elaine Ciardello for lending us a bocce set. The courts were well maintained and I dare say EVERYONE thoroughly enjoyed the day.
   Attached are some photos from the event.

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