DID YOU KNOW? It is widely believed that Saint Francis of Assisi created the first nativity scene in 1223, with a "living" representation of the birth of Jesus.
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Holiday Special on For the Love of Italian Cooking, OSIA National Cookbook
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Now through the end of the year, For the Love of Italian Cooking will ship for free! Just in time for those last minute gifts or to fill those Christmas stockings! Every book: $24.95 plus $5.00 S&H FREE! With the Christmas season right around the corner, For the Love of Italian Cooking makes the perfect gift for family and friends alike! To order, complete and return an order form, call 800.552.OSIA, fax 202.546.8168, or email nationaloffice@osia.org. Act now as quantities are limited! |
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OSIA Trips to Campania
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Sons of Italy Presents: Campania...A Land That Will Capture Your Heart
Give the gift of travel this Christmas, come to Italy with us!
Always wanted to retrace your family's past, but never knew how to do it? Travel with the Sons of Italy and Unitours and take your mind off planning the details! With prices starting at $2,799, the Grand Tour of Sicily offers multiple departure dates between April-October 2012 to fit your schedule. The price includes round-trip airfare between the U.S. and Italy on Alitalia, four-star hotel accommodations, breakfasts and dinners daily, and escorted tours to world-class museums and historical sites with English-speaking tour guides.
To download a brochure for more information, click here.
Trips to other regions also available. To view all trip itineraries, click here.
Be sure to take advantage of 2011 prices for 2012! For more information or to book your trip, email mpisano@unitours.com or call 1.800.777.7432.
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Member Benefits Featured Discount: Sears Commercial Marketplace
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 You're invited to save 5-50% on the everyday products you want, with Sears Commercial Marketplace. The Sons of Italy welcomes you to your one-stop resource for the products you want - all at everyday special pricing.
Choose from the largest selection of products including energy saving appliances, flat screen TV's, Craftsman tools and more. It's so easy to shop and save. This is a limited time opportunity - be sure to sign up now and start shopping.
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.
EXTENDED SPECIAL FOR NON-OSIA MEMBERS: Visit www.SearsCommercialMarketplace.com to sign up and use this invitation code 97211111411. HURRY! Offer expires on 12/31/11!
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Sustaining Patrons Circle Honor Roll
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The Sons of Italy Foundation® extends its gratitude to the members of the Sustaining Patrons Circle:
Anthony J. Baratta ∙ Joseph J. & Carol DiTrapani ∙ Robert A. Messa Philip R. Piccigallo ∙ Paul S. Polo, Sr. ∙ Walter "Sonny" & Rita Maletta Robak ∙ Vincent & Paul Sarno
Sustaining Patrons Circle members are a group of philanthropists who choose to support the Sons of Italy Foundation® through regular monthly donations (recurring giving). To learn more about recurring giving and the Sustaining Patrons Circle, please visit our website or call the SIF National Office at 202.547.2900.
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Emmunize Anti-virus Software
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 Protect your computer from 100% of viruses, while knowing that your anti-virus software subscription also benefits the Sons of Italy!
Why use a product that only works part of the time and leave your identity, bank account, and personal information vulnerable when you can use a product that works all of the time? In an independent test, Emmunize has been shown to stop 100% of viruses 1-14 days old and, even more impressive, 100% of viruses created that same day, when competitor products could not stop any!
A portion of each monthly subscription purchased through the dedicated link below is donated to the Sons of Italy directly from All At Home, the company that created Emmunize.
Get Emmunized now: www.OSIA.Allathome.com.
Members of Sons of Italy Grand Lodges, inquire with your Grand Lodge about the Emmunize program that benefits the Grand Lodge in addition to the Supreme Lodge.
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'Tis the Season for Giving
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This Christmas, why not consider giving your loved ones a gift that goes a long way towards helping others this season - a tribute gift (donation) to the Sons of Italy Foundation. Tribute gifts may be made to help the SIF provide college scholarships, support Alzheimer's disease and Cooley's anemia research and family services for those with autism, assist with domestic and international disaster relief, or applied where help is needed most.
Taking only a few minutes of your time from the comfort of your home or office, a tribute gift is a perfect gift for someone who has it all, is hard to shop for, or wants to help make our Italian American community better and stronger for all of us. Plus, every tribute gift is completely tax-deductible. You receive the tax-deductible benefit for your gift, while the tribute honoree receives a thoughtful notification that you've made a gift in their honor!
Please make a gift in any amount today. Your generous support this Christmas season is a wonderful way to honor your loved ones and help the SIF continue its philanthropic work.
If you have questions or are not comfortable making a gift online, please contact our National Office for assistance at 202.547.2900.
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Lodge Photo of the Month
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The Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Guiseppi Verdi Lodge #315 and The Knight of Columbus Assembly 4th Degree Color Guard participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Byrd Park Columbus Statue in Richmond, VA to celebrate the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus and Italian Heritage Month 2011.
Pictured here is Aldo Funai, President of the Giuseppe Verdi Lodge #315; Mary Ann Canale, Grand Lodge Trustee and Verdi Lodge State Deputy; Marie Mascaro Siebeking, President Grand Lodge of Virginia; and the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Color Guard, Richmond Council.
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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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