DID YOU KNOW?
In Italy
an April Fool's Day prank is called
"pesce d'aprile"
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| Save the Date: 22nd Annual NELA Gala |
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22nd Annual National
Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala
Omni Shoreham Hotel | Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
7 p.m. Reception | 8 p.m. Dinner & Program
Hon. Amato Berardi
Deputy to North & Central America, Camera dei Deputati,
Republic of Italy
Lewis Merletti
Senior Vice President, Cleveland Browns & Former Director, U.S. Secret Service
Capt. Anthony Odierno
(U.S. Army, Ret.)
Board Director, Wounded Warrior Project
And the 2010 SIF Scholarship Winners
Special appearance by:
Gen. Raymond Odierno
Commanding General, United States Forces-Iraq
With Actor Joe Mantegna
as Master of Ceremonies
The Omni Shoreham ballroom, site of the 2005 NELA Gala, will host the 2010 Gala.  | The NELA Gala is the Sons of Italy Foundation's most important annual fund-raising and public affairs event and has traditionally been attended by the U.S president and other leaders in government, business, sports, labor, entertainment, the arts and the media. More
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| Member Benefits Spotlight |
The value of OSIA
membership continues to grow with new perks being added! Check out
this month's special for all members:
 Every
three seconds someone's identity is stolen. Don't become a victim of identity
theft. OSIA members receive a FREE idCheck and exclusive discounts of up to 48% on
protection plans with ID Watchdog.
 Not an OSIA member yet? Join now
to take advantage of all these new benefits, plus more:
Wireless Center
Travel Center
Prescription Savings
Medical Air Services Association
Long Term Care Resources
Life Line Screenings
GMAC Insurance Products
Learn more about membership in OSIA and see all the benefits and discounts available to members
in our Marketplace.
More to come! Check future
emails for details.
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Italian American Festival Directory
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 A free
directory of over 300 annual Italian American festivals in the United States is
now available. The Sons of Italy 2010
Italian Festival Directory lists 324
festivals in 37 states and the District of Columbia that are held between
February and December.
The directory supplies each festival's name, month it is held, city, state and contact information.
To
learn more and download a free copy of the festival directory, click here.
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OSIA National Day of Recognition
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OSIA Founder Vincenzo Sellaro, M.D.  | OSIA will
celebrate its 105th
anniversary by holding the OSIA National Day of Recognition on June 19, 2010. The National Day of Recognition will enable OSIA Members to honor and promote the organization and to
celebrate its founding. More
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| Trips to Campania |
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Seven-Day All-Inclusive Tours of Timeless Campania, Starting at Less Than $1,800.00!!
Trip Includes:
- Round Trip Airfare U.S./Italy
- Four Star Hotel
- All Breakfasts & Dinners
- Full Time Tour Manager
- Local Guides
- Multiple Trips Available Through June 2010
Click Here to Learn More!
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| Italian American Baseball Heroes Card Collection |
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Presented for the first time ever: a limited edition set of Heritage Cards honoring Italian American Baseball Heroes. Each of the 100 gold finished cards in this historic and collectible box features original oil paintings, all specifically commissioned for this collection, as well as interesting player facts and statistics.
These Heritage Cards will not be sold commercially. They will only be given to you in gratitude for your donation supporting the mission of the Sons of Italy Foundation. More |
| "Our Story: The Italian American Video Collection" |
Created exclusively for OSIA, "Our Story: the Italian American Video Collection" highlights our rich heritage, storied history and countless contributions.
Subscribe to receive a new DVD to preview every 3-4 months, and purchase the ones you wish to keep. More
Subscribers, be on the lookout for the 2nd DVD of the series, "Being Italian: A Memoir."
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| OSIA's Facebook Page and New Blog |
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