The San Antonio Lodge is a chapter of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.), the longest-serving Asian American civil rights organization in the United States.
Founded in 1895, C.A.C.A. has been a steadfast advocate for the rights and civic participation of Chinese Americans.
The San Antonio Lodge (SATX Lodge) was officially chartered on
May 29, 1955, continuing this proud tradition of service and advocacy in the local community.
C.A.C.A. 58th National Biennial Convention
C.A.C.A. 58th National Biennial Convention which will be held at C.A.C.A. National Headquarters in San Francisco, September 5 - 7, 2025. The convention will be in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual attendance. In addition to C.A.C.A. plenary sessions, we will celebrate this year's Spirit of America honors.
Visit the convention page for details and to register.
C.A.C.A. SA Lodge 70th Anniversary Celebration
San Antonio Lodge will be celebrating their
70th Anniversary on Sunday, September 28th at
The Old San Francisco. More details to come!
27 Jul 2025. Bluff City Chinese film screening
"Bluff City Chinese" a documentary film about the history of Chinese Americans uncovered 150 years of Chinese immigrant history in Memphis, weaving personal stories, community voices, and archival research was screened as part of the 2025 San Antonio Film Festival. Thank you to MS Lodge Sister Emmi Dunn, the film's protagonist, for traveling to San Antonio to take part in the screening. The trailer of this film can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y90aCWpRbQM&t=4s
8 Jul 2025. Ella Flister Selected as 2025 National Intern
We are so very delighted to announce that our own Ella Flister, the daughter of proud Mom Carla Flister, was selected as C.A.C.A.'s 2025 National Intern. Ella is provided a stipend and is spending her summer in Washington, DC working with our allied organizations to learn about the business of DC and to build her skills that will be very useful to advocate for our community.
Ella is the second National Intern since the program was initiated in 2024 by National Vice President - Education, Helen Ying.
11 Jun 2025. The Passing of Esther Wong
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our dear friend and Past Lodge President Esther Wong, who left us on 11 Jun 2025. Esther was a kind and generous soul whose warmth, laughter, and friendship touched the lives of many. Her presence will be greatly missed, but their memory will live on in our hearts.
Please keep Esther’s family and loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Esther's Celebration of Life Service will be held at
Coker Methodist Church
231 E North Loop Road
San Antonio, TX
10:00 AM, Friday, 25 July 2025