DID YOU KNOW? Italy's long distance cycling race, the Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy), begins on May 7 this year.
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The Pasquale Codispoti Somerset County lodge in Boswell, PA celebrates its 75th anniversary on May 6. Auguri!
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2011 NELA Gala
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The 23rd Annual National Education & Leadership Awards Gala, a tribute to achievement, sacrifice and patriotism, will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Washington, D.C. For more information and to find out how to purchase tickets and sponsorships, click here.
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Become a Part of OSIA Museum History
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As one of "The New Thousand" you can leave a lasting impression and purchase a brick on the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Recognition Walkway, an inspiring sidewalk in front of OSIA's historic museum.
Your personalized brick can contain names, special dates, or a brief message.
It will serve as a permanent memory of someone, or something, special to you.
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2011 NLGC Scholarship Recipients
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Congratulations to these students and many thanks to all of the talented applicants who took part in the Sons of Italy Foundation's National Leadership Grant Competition!
2011 NLGC Scholarship Recipients
CHRISTOPER STEPHEN SATTI The Aldo A. Caira Memorial Scholarship ALYSSA T. O'CONNOR The Simone & Bruno Giuffrida Memorial Scholarship  GRACE ANN DANELLO The Charles Evans Scholarship DOMINIC FRANK CALABRESE The Giulia Besozzi Scholarship PETER ANDREW DEBLASI The Frank D. Privitera Family Scholarship SEAN W. BROCKLEHURST The Lou Carnesecca Scholarship VALERIE LAKESTREAM The Italian Language Scholarship REBECCA CAROLINE KASS The Henry F. Salvatori Memorial Scholarship MATTHEW RICHARD FERRANTI The 2011 National Education & Leadership Grant
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Member Benefits Featured Discount
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Each month OSIA will feature an exclusive special benefit for all members and supporters.
 MetLife Auto & Homes group insurance program is offering special group rates and discounts for OSIA affiliates. You dont need to wait for your current policy to expire.
Call 1-866-482-5546 for your insurance review and no obligation quotes or click here for more information.
OSIA MEMBERS: access this and all other benefits at any time by signing in to the Member Marketplace. Problems logging in to the Members Only Section? Email us.
SPECIAL FOR NON-OSIA MEMBERS: Enjoy free access to the above discount for the entire month of May.
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2011 Italian Festival Directory
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 The Sons of Italy 2011 Italian Festival Directory lists 358 festivals in 36 states and the District of Columbia.
This month, there are 19 festivals across the country... Click here to view the 2011 Directory of Italian Festivals in the U.S. |
D.C. Area Italian Events
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Planning to be in the D.C. area this month? Check out these special events: May 8th: Mother's Day Brunch at Cafe Milano Enjoy a special "Festa della Mamma" at D.C.'s finest Italian restaurant, Cafe Milano. May 21st: The National Philharmonic presents Verdi's Requiem After opening this link, scroll down the web page for more info and a 20% discount on tickets. Now - Through July: Celebrating 150 years of Italy's Unification with La Dolce D.C. La Dolce D.C. highlights numerous events in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
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Special Screening of HARVEST in New York
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OSIA members and supporters can purchase tickets for a special screening and Q & A of the new film HARVEST
With endearing moments of humor and uplifting spirit, HARVEST is a beautiful & honest portrait of an Italian-Jewish family delicately hanging on to what was, what now is, and to each other.
Gathered one summer in the shoreline town of Madison Connecticut, three generations of the Monopoli family are drawn together by their patriarch - the magnetic Silvio, played by Oscar® Nominee Robert Loggia. The superb ensemble cast also includes Oscar® Nominee Barbara Barrie as Siv's wife Yetta, and Tony® Winner Victoria Clark in a tale of how we all come of age, in our own stumbling yet loving ways. What: Screening of HARVEST and Q & A with the filmmakers When: Saturday, May 7th, at 5:15pm Where: Quad Cinema in Greenwich Village, NYC (tickets can be purchased through this link). To learn more about the film, click here.
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Lodge Photo of the Month
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On January 22 in Canon City, CO, the Grand Lodge of Colorado welcomed in its new officers. 95 people attended the ceremony which marked the initiation of 42 charter members and a total of 72 members. The officers pictured being sworn in are (front row, left to right): John Rigirozzi, Bill Scutti, Marlowe Cassetti, Cathy Leone Blair, Rosie Scutti, Rick Romano, and Bob Busetti. State president John Carochi conducts the ceremony.
Do you have lodge photos to share? Email them to OSIA and they could be included in Questo Mese! |
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Advertising with OSIA
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 Interested in advertising your Italian related product or event through OSIA.org, Questo Mese Newsletter, or Italian America magazine?
Email us to learn more
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OSIA Back in the Day...
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A classic photo from the September 1987 Issue of OSIA News:
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| Leone d'Oro Wines |
OSIA's exclusive line of quality imported Italian wines, Leone D'Oro™ (Golden Lion), is garnering admiration across the country.
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