DID YOU KNOW? Happy 2,765th Birthday Rome! The date of Rome's founding (in 753BC) is celebrated on April 21. To read more about this Italian tradition, click here.
Scoprimento Lodge (#2599) in Columbus, OH celebrates its 25th anniversary on April 22. Auguri!
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U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing 150th Anniversary of Italian Unification
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 The Order Sons of Italy in America has sent formal congratulations to U.S. Senator John Kerry (D - MA) for sponsoring a Senate Resolution [S.Res.394] that passed March 12, recognizing the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy.
Italian American organizations, including the Order Sons of Italy in America, Constantine Brumidi Society and the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, had worked for more than two years, urging Congress to recognize this important milestone in Italian history.
Learn more about the Senate Resolution.
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Join us at the 24th Annual NELA Gala
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On Wednesday, May 23, 2012, the Sons of Italy Foundation's
24th Annual National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala returns to the National Building Museum to honor: Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Gen. Peter Pace, Claudio Bozzo, and Armand Sabitoni.
The NELA Gala is the SIF's most important fund-raising and public affairs event, highlighting the foundation's commitment to educational excellence, leadership and the betterment of society. To date, the NELA Gala has helped the SIF raise $119 million for education, medical research, disaster relief, cultural preservation, and other special projects, with $50 million in scholarships awarded.
Please direct questions to nelagala@osia.org or call 202.547.2900.
Additional information may also be viewed on the NELA website.
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Sign up for the Little Italy Baltimore E-newsletter
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 Neighborhood News from Little Italy is a free weekly e-newsletter
generated from the Promotion Center for Little Italy, Baltimore. Stay in Little Italy's loop through this newsletter that includes highlights, information, and events covering St. Leo's parish, Little Italy Lodge, Pandola Adult Learning Center, bocce leagues, Little Italy Restaurant Association, neighborhood restaurants and businesses.
To be added to the Neighborhood News email distribution list, email the editor at SuzannaMolino@LittleItalyMD.com.
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OSIA Blog Post of the Month
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Member Benefits Featured Discount: Wyndham Hotels
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The OSIA Vacation Center makes exploring the world easier and more affordable than ever! Exclusive discounts off already great deals are available to OSIA members and supporters through the month of April.
Save an extra 20% on best available rate at all Wyndham Hotels worldwide, including Ramada, Wingate, Hawthorne Suites, Days Inn and many more.
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: Click here to reserve or call 1-877-670-7088 and use corporate code 1000008135 for your discount. Book your spring and summer travel plans now to ensure the best rates and rooms!
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OSIA Trips to Italy
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Sons of Italy Presents:
Nine Day Tours of Italy
Travel with the Sons of Italy and Unitours and take your mind off planning the details this year! With prices starting at $2,649, each tour of Italy offers multiple departure dates between March-October 2012 to fit your schedule. The price of each trip 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 check out all trip itineraries or download a brochure, click here.
For more information or to book your trip, email mpisano@unitours.com or call 1.800.777.7432.
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Lodge Photo of the Month
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Captain Kathy Mazza Lodge #2163 in Syosset-Woodbury, NY hosted a Carnevale celebration on February 21.
Pictured here: John Wargo; Jean Gagliardo, Deputy; and Vincent Balsamo, Lodge President.
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