Celebrating Commitment, Honoring Heritage: 20 Years of Buona Fortuna
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As Buona Fortuna Lodge celebrates 20 years, we honor the members whose 5, 10, and 20 years of commitment have helped shape our journey. Rooted in our Italian heritage, their dedication reflects the spirit of la famiglia that brings us together. These milestones are more than years—they are a celebration of connection, tradition, and belonging.
This year marks a meaningful milestone for the Buona Fortuna Family—20 years as a Lodge. It is a moment to reflect not only on how far we have come, but on the people who continue to give this Lodge its heart and purpose.
What grounds us—what keeps members coming back year after year—is our Italian cultura.
It is not simply heritage we remember… it is heritage we live.
It lives in the way we gather around a table, in the pride we take in our traditions, in the stories we share, and in the sense of belonging that turns a group into la famiglia. It is this connection—to culture, to one another, and to something larger than ourselves—that inspires commitment over time.
Because staying involved in Buona Fortuna is not about obligation.
It is about identity.
It is about celebrating this part of our lives together.
This year, we are proud to recognize those celebrating 5, 10, and 20 years of membership—milestones that represent dedication, connection, and a shared belief in what this Lodge stands for.
5 Years of Membership
Diana Fordham, George Garner, James DeNunzio, Ken Nash, Sally Valletta, Wayne Schumm, Almeda Thompson, Diana Mancini, Lori Pope, Margaret Manetta-Lawson, Tiffany Bock
10 Years of Membership
Joe Guanci, Ron Blake
20 Years of Membership
Carmen Ciardello, Dan Kaestle, Elaine Ciardello, Gene Valentino, Maureen Valentino, Giovanni Mirra, Joseph Occhipinti, Sabrina Shaw, Walt Viglienzone, John Arleo, Mark DeNunzio
Each of these members has contributed in their own way—through volunteering, participating, welcoming others, and simply showing up. These are the moments that build a Lodge. These are the actions that sustain it.
Our 5-year members reflect the importance of stepping in and embracing the Lodge as part of their lives.
Our 10-year members represent consistency and continued commitment—those who help carry us forward.
And our 20-year members are the foundation of Buona Fortuna—those who helped build this Lodge and whose dedication allows us to celebrate this 20-year milestone today.
As we honor these milestones, we are reminded that Buona Fortuna is not defined by time alone, but by the people who continue to believe in it.
“We don’t just belong to Buona Fortuna… we live it.
Through our Italian heritage, we find connection, purpose, and family—
and that is what keeps us coming back, year after year.”
As we celebrate 20 years, we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look ahead with pride—grounded in our heritage and strengthened by one another.
Grazie for your commitment, your culture, and for being part of the Buona Fortuna Family.
