Stay informed with the latest news, event recaps, and community updates from the San Antonio Lodge.
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
C.A.C.A. 58th National Biennial Convention
The C.A.C.A. 58th Biennial National Convention will held in a hybrid model with in-person and virtual participation.
Free registration. Suggested donation $200 for in-person delegates and non-delegates to cover costs.
All meals for in-person delegates are provided. Non-delegates may join meals held at National Headquarters at no charge. Tickets for restaurant meals will be available for purchase.
Delegates, participating in-person or virtually, are required to register by August 23, 2025, to provide accurate headcount and method of participation.
In-person non-delegates are required to register by August 23, 2025.
No per diem allowance will be provided for in-person delegate attendance.
All sessions and meals will be held at National Headquarters unless otherwise noted.
No workshops are scheduled.
There will be no excursions or non-delegate activities.
First 100 in-person attendees who register by June 30 will get a FREE convention t-shirt.