Sons of Italy...Questo Mese

May 2011

IN THIS ISSUE


 
DID YOU KNOW?

  

Italy's long distance cycling race, the Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy), begins on May 7 this year.







  

75th anniversary

The Pasquale Codispoti Somerset County lodge in Boswell, PA celebrates its 75th anniversary on May 6.  Auguri!  


Maggio Magnifico!

2011 NELA Gala

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


NELA honorees
Become a Part of OSIA Museum History

Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Walkway
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.

Learn more...

 

2011 NLGC Scholarship Recipients
 

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

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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


Member Benefits Featured Discount

Each month OSIA will feature an exclusive special benefit for all members and supporters.  

 

MetlifeMetLife 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.

 

2011 Italian Festival Directory 


Festa!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


 

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.


Special Screening of HARVEST in New York
Harvest Film
 

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. 


Lodge Photo of the Month

Swearing in new officers in Colorado

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!

Advertising with OSIA 


Interested in advertising your Italian related product or event through OSIA.org, Questo Mese Newsletter, or Italian America magazine?

 

Email us to learn more 


OSIA Back in the Day...

 

A classic photo from the September 1987 Issue of OSIA News:

 

OSIA Reagan 


Leone d'Oro Wines

Leone d'Oro Wines

OSIA's exclusive line of quality imported Italian wines, Leone D'Oro™ (Golden Lion), is garnering admiration across the country.

The red, white and sparkling varietals hail from the Italian regions
Piemonte, Friuli, Le Marche and Toscana and are available for purchase online and in retail shops across the country.

Find out where you can purchase Leone D'Oro wine
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