Sons of Italy...Questo Mese

January 2013

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DID YOU KNOW?

 

Struffoli is eaten on New Year's Day because it represents sweet promises for the New Year. Learn more about this sweet Italian treat, here.









  Gennaio Gioviale!  

Sons of Italy Scholarship Competition Underway 

Through the Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) and more than 650 state and local lodges, OSIA has awarded nearly $51 million in scholarships to date.

Each year, the SIF offers 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants), ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, in a nationwide competition.

To learn more about our scholarships, click here. Make sure to enter by February 28, 2013!
OSIA Offers Three New Trips to Italy for 2013
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Sons of Italy Presents:

Nine Day Tours of Italy

    

Need a New Year's resolution? Make one to travel more! Take the worry out of travel, come to Italy with us! 

 

With prices starting at $2,999, each tour of Italy offers multiple departure dates between March-October 2013 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 [email protected] or call 1.800.777.7432.

New Year's Special on For the Love of Italian Cooking! 

We're ringing in 2013 by extending our holiday prices on For the Love of Italian Cooking! Now through 1/15, purchase the official cookbook of the Sons of Italy, featuring recipes from OSIA members across the country, at the lowest price of the year!     

  • Each copy:$24.95 $22.45 plus $5 S&H FREE S&H   

In the pages of this unique cookbook, discover traditional fare for the New Year and other holidays, including a lentil soup with sausage (lentils symbolize money and good fortune) and struffoli (made with honey and representing sweet promises for the New Year). 

 

To order your copy of For the Love of Italian Cooking:

New Year's special runs from 1/1-1/15; make sure to place your order by the deadline to receive your discount & free shipping and handling!  

Leone d'Oro Wine Gift Sets Now Available

Leone D'Oro is the official wine brand of OSIA.  

 

The Figli d'Italia Leone d'Oro Collection demonstrates the simplistic elegance that makes Italian wines among the best in the world. Each of these wines was chosen for its ability to recall the senses and tradition of Italy.

Included in Gift Set:

  • 2 Leone d'Oro Chianti Colli Senesi
  • 2 Leone d'Oro Gavi
  • 2 Leone d'Oro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Wine Spectator- 92 pts)


To order, visit
Vinport- Figli d'Italia: Leone d'Oro Collection.

Member Benefits Featured Discount: CruisesOnly

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

    

Already sick of the cold weather? Back to the daily grind of work? Ready to book your next VACATION? 

 

During the month of January, both OSIA members and supporters can get the lowest prices in the industry on Cruises, backed by the only 110% Best Price Guarantee in the industry. Shop and compare thousands of cruises from 18 of the world's top fleets departing from 22 U.S. ports. Browse the latest in new promotions and last-minute offers or shop by category - weekend cruises, family cruises, honeymoon cruises, and more. 

 

It's the perfect time of year to book your winter warm weather get away!

     

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: To start planning your vacation during the month of January, click here. 

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 900 clicks!
Also, make sure to check out the latest blog post on the OSIA Blog!
Lodge Photo of the Month
Piazza Nuova Lodge #2665 of Newtown, Pa. and Kohl's of Oxford Valley, Pa. joined forces to assemble and deliver Christmas food baskets to "Mary's Food Cupboard" of Catholic Social Services for distribution to needy families and their children.

 

Want to read more about this story? Read the full press release, hereTo learn more about the Piazza Nuova Lodge #2665, visit them online

 

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