DID YOU KNOW? The Barcolana Regatta, held annually in the Gulf of Trieste in early October, is one of the largest sailing races in the world.
OSIA.org has won an American Graphic Design Award from the magazine Graphic Design US! If you haven't yet seen OSIA.org's award-winning design, now's the time to check out what you've been missing!
October 2010
Ottimo Ottobre!
Member Benefits Spotlight
Check out this special benefit for all lodge & at-large members:
OSIA Members SAVE 20% on the best available rates at all Wyndham Hotels worldwide, including Ramada, Wingate, Hawthorne Suites, Days Inn and many more. You can use OSIA's discount to book in person, by telephone, or online today!
Already an OSIA member? Email zmilner@osia.org for instructions on how to log on to the Members Only page.
Pinocchio: the Italian Musical
Pinocchio: the Italian Musical makes its American debut October 19-23 in New York. This celebrated elaborate production is direct from Italy for one week only!
Sons of Italy Leaders Make Official Visit to Italy
SIF President Vincent Sarno (left) and OSIA President Joseph DiTrapani (right) present the $235,000 check to Germana Sorge, President of Fondazione Il Cireneo Onlus per l'Autismo at the Regional Council Building in L'Aquila.
During a visit to Italy on September 9, Sons of Italy leaders presented $235,000 to Fondazione Il Cireneo Onlus per L'Autismo to rebuild a center for children with autism devastated by the April 2009 earthquake in L'Aquila.
The delegation also met with high ranking officials in Rome and toured renowned Italian facilities...
Help OSIA charity partner, The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Austim, win $25,000! NESN (the New England Sports Network) is holding a contest called After The Game where fans can vote for the charity they think is most deserving. All it takes is one click!
Sons of Italy's Leone D'Oro Wine
OSIA's exclusive line of quality imported Italian wines, Leone D'Oro™ (Golden Lion), is garnering admiration across the country. Here's a description of the Chianti Colli Senesi 2008:
"Ruby red with violet hues, this carefully crafted Chianti has pleasing notes of fruit and brushwood on the nose. Flavor is dry and lasting with red berry and mineral notes that personify the balance of tannins and acidity. Enjoy with grilled or roasted meats and many traditional Italian dishes."
Photo: Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 (Massachusetts) acknowledged the Lodge's scholarship recipients at a summer meeting and pizza party. Lodge President Joseph A. Boncore, Esq. enumerated the accomplishments of each student recipient and welcomed them as new members of the Winthrop Lodge, Massachusetts Grand Lodge, and the National Order Sons of Italy in America.
Do you have lodge photos to share? Email them to zmilner@osia.org and they could be included in Questo Mese!
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program in Italian that OSIA helped
establish in 2005 is in danger of being permanently eliminated for
lack of funds, according to the College Board which administers it. The
elimination of this program could lead to a decline in students taking Italian
courses in high school and college, because many students prefer to enter
college with credits from AP high school courses.
Join the Sons of Italy in its campaign to resuscitate the AP
Program in Italian. Please help us raise funds to preserve our language
and support this important language program.
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.
This month, there are 30 festivals across the country...find one near you!
Check out OSIA's new Facebook ad, an effort to promote a positive image of Italian Americans and spread the word about OSIA. The ad is being geared towards Facebook users who are unfamiliar with the Sons of Italy. Click on the ad to see what it's all about!
Pinocchio: the Italian Musical makes its American debut October 19-23 in New York. This celebrated elaborate production is direct from Italy for one week only!
OSIA's exclusive line of quality imported Italian wines, 
The Sons of Italy
