It may be wedding season in the US, but Italians consider is superstitious to be married in May because it's dedicated to the Virgin Mary. To read more about this Italian wedding traditions, click here.
Black Diamond Lodge (#1809) in Black Diamond, WA celebrates its 75th anniversary on May 10. Auguri!
For more information and to find out how to purchase tickets and sponsorships, click here.
NELA GALA HONOREES
Spring 2012 Italian America available online
OSIA Members and magazine subscribers: Did you know you can read current and past issues of Italian America magazine in the Members Only community of osia.org?
The Sons of Italy 2012 Italian Festival Directory lists 370 festivals in 39 states and the District of Columbia. This month, there are 19 festivals across the country.
Click here to view the 2012 Directory of Italian Festivals in the US.
Social Media Post of the Month
Have you joined the conversation? Check out our most popular post from last month on the OSIA Twitter and Facebook pages- it received over 350 clicks!
Member Benefits Featured Discount: Office Depot
OSIA has partnered with Office DepotŪ to bring OSIA members a FREE national discount program.Save up to 86%off preferred products when shopping online or in stores!
During the month of May, both OSIA members and supporters have the opportunity to save on office products with this free savings card; order online with free next day delivery on all orders over $50!
OSIA MEMBERS:access this and all other benefits at any time by signing in to theMember Marketplace. Problems logging in to the Members Only Section?Email us.
EXTENDED SPECIAL FOR NON-OSIA MEMBERS:Click here to learn more and print your card from home during the month of May.
OSIA Trips to Italy
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.
Lodge Photo of the Month
Photo credit: Steph Derosa
Members of the Sons of Italy Tacoma Lodge #1175 of Tacoma, WA hosted their annual Sons of Italy Pasta Feed, feeding more than 600 people while raising money for local charities. To read more on this story, click here.
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