Club News

A Message From Our President

Our most recent General Meeting took place on July 27th. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us.

On July 20th, over 200 people attended our Annual Membership Picnic. A big thank you to the Entertainment Committee and all the volunteers who worked so hard to make it a success. There were so many helping hands—I hesitate to name names, as I know I’d unintentionally leave someone out. From start to finish, it takes a tremendous amount of planning to create the kind of day we all enjoyed, and we are truly grateful to everyone who played a part. Congratulations to Margaret Jonasson, who won $895 from the 50-50 raffle!

In this edition of the Newsletter, you will find an update regarding the In-N-Out Burger project. I would like to sincerely thank the Board of Directors and the members of the Property Development Commission—Karen Borg, Louis Vella, Charlie Catania, Larry Meilak, Joe Vella and Manuel Micallef for their dedication and efforts on behalf of the Club's interests. The attendance of our members at the most recent SSF Planning Commission meeting was extremely significant and effective. Thank you to everyone who was able to come out in support of the Club.

By now you should have all received your formal invitation to the Malta Day Gala on September 20, 2025. If you have not received yours, or if you know someone who would like to attend, please do not hesitate to reach out and let me know. On behalf of the Malta Day Committee, we would love to see as many of you as possible join us for this special time to come together as a community and celebrate Malta’s rich and vibrant history. If you are not able to attend, we hope you’ll consider supporting the event by purchasing raffle tickets and/or making a donation.

Included in this Newsletter is a flyer for our Holiday Market and Craft Fair that is happening on November 15th. There is no charge and everyone is welcome so bring your friends and family to explore a wonderful variety of handmade crafts, gifts, treats, and more. It’s a great way to find some special treasures! Should you know of anyone interested in being a vendor, please have them contact Karen Borg at kb99karebear@aol.com

In addition, there are a couple of Maltese Community events coming up. The St. Elizabeth’s Maltese Society is hosting its Champagne Bingo on Sunday, September 14th. You should have received a flyer by email, but if you have any questions, just reach out to Jeanette Sant Santos. The Maltese Heritage Association is also getting ready for their annual Wine Tasting event on Saturday, September 6th. Details were sent by email as well, and if you need more info, feel free to contact Dorothy Falzon or Cat Nelson.

If you are interested in renting the hall, please be sure to contact me. As the end of the year approaches, availability may become limited as we have many functions coming up in the next few months.

This month’s newsletter includes our current advertisers, who are supporting the Club through July 2026. Please keep them in mind when you are in need of the services they provide. Thank you to Terrie Aquino for reaching out to old and new sponsors and thank you to Karen Borg for designing the layout.

This month’s General Meeting will be held on August 24th at 10:30 a.m. instead of the last Sunday of the month due to the Labor Day weekend. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Grazzi hafna! Viva Malta u Għawdex!

Message from the Honorary Consul General of Malta, Louis Vella

Greetings dear friends of the Maltese American Social Club and the Maltese- American Community in California. August is one of those busy months during the year where many travel domestically and internationally. People traveling to Europe are going to be surprised with how hot the weather is this year. Malta is no exception. The temperature surpasses the one-hundred- degree mark on a regular basis. Local Maltese take their reprieve from the hot weather by spending more time at the beach or immersing themselves in the local festa celebrations. The spirit of the local Maltese festa makes one forget the discomfort of the hot weather as well as eases the aches and pains of everyday life. The festa of Santa Maria is by far the largest and most popular festa in Malta and Gozo. It is celebrated in 9 different localities in Malta and 2 in Gozo. For almost the entire month of August ceremonies, celebrations, concerts, and many other religious and festive events take place on-a-daily basis. Fireworks are a constant reminder that the festa of Santa Maria has arrived once again..

Please see this month's newsletter for more of my message.

Always remember that, it is not what we take but what we give that make us rich.