Sons of Italy...Questo Mese

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In Italy an April Fool's Day prank is called "pesce d'aprile"


April 2010
Aprile Allegro!
Save the Date: 22nd Annual NELA Gala
 
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.
Omni Shoreham, site of the 2010 NELA 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

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:
 
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New OSIA Member Benefits
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.

Italian American Festival Directory

G.S. GelatoA 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.
OSIA National Day of Recognition

OSIA Founder Vincenzo Sellaro, M.D.
Vincenzo Sellaro
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
Trips to Campania
 
Seven-Day All-Inclusive Tours of Timeless Campania, Starting at Less Than $1,800.00!!
 
Campania
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!


Italian American Baseball Heroes Card Collection
 
Italian American Baseball Heroes 
 
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"
Our Story DVD 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."
OSIA's Facebook Page and New Blog
 
Be a part of OSIA's growing online community -- Check out OSIA's popular "fan page"  and the brand new Sons of Italy Blog!