Sons of Italy...Questo Mese

February 2013

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DID YOU KNOW?

 

Italians see Valentine's Day as a holiday imported from the U.S. but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate this Valentine's Day Italian Style. Check out our ideas on how to do so, here.



Sylvester Grande Lodge (#1838) in Wildwood, NJ celebrates it's 75th anniversary on Feb. 14. Auguri! 






  Febbraio Fenomenale!

Sons of Italy Scholarship Deadline is 2/28

Sons of Italy National Scholarship Competition Begins Need money for college? Each year, the Sons of Italy Foundation offers 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants), ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, in a nationwide competition.

The deadline for applying to this year's scholarship competition is February 28. 

To learn more about our scholarships, click here.

Still on the fence about applying? Check out this
blog by last year's winner of the Sorrento Lingue scholarship about her study abroad experience- courtesy of the Sons of Italy Foundation. 
OSIA Offers New Tour of Classic Italy in 2013

Sons of Italy Presents:

Nine-day Tours of Classic Italy

    

Never been to Italy? Well, this is the perfect trip for you! Our tour of Classic Italy shows you the highlights of the Old Country, including Rome, Venice and Florence. So, take the worry out of travel and come to Italy with us! 

 

With prices starting at $3,599, our tour of classic Italy offers multiple departure dates between April-October 2013 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

 

Tours of other regions are also available. To view all trip itineraries, click here.  


For more information or to book your trip, email mpisano@unitours.com or call 1.800.777.7432.

SIF Announces Super Bowl Sweepstakes Winner 

The SIF held a Super Bowl Sweepstakes to raise money for its philanthropic causes, including the Alzheimer's Association, Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and the Cooley's Anemia Foundation. William "Bill" DiCicco of Virginia Beach, Va., won the random drawing for the grand prize of two tickets to Super Bowl XLVII this February in New Orleans, roundtrip airfare for two, a four-night stay in a four-star hotel and various Super Bowl amenities.

 

DiCicco was thrilled with his prize. "I can't believe it," he said. "I've never won anything in my life!" He has been a member of the Order Sons of Italy in America Roma Lodge #254 in Virginia Beach, Va., for three years and currently serves as vice president.

 

The SIF congratulates Mr. DiCicco on winning the sweepstakes and thanks those who participated. SIF CEO Philip R. Piccigallo extended his personal thank you to "all those many participants who donated to the worthy causes of the Sons of Italy Foundation, making this campaign an unquestioned success."

 

The 2013 Super Bowl Sweepstakes is one of many ways the SIF is working hard this year to raise money to give back to the community and support its many philanthropic causes. Visit our website to learn about other ways you can be a part of our efforts.

Winter 2013 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?  

Log in to the Members Only community to start reading today!

 

Not an OSIA member or Italian America subscriber? Sign up for a free WebPass today and browse special content in the Members Only community.

Member Benefits Featured Discount: TNT Vacations

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

 

Ready to book your warm-weather getaway yet?

 

TNT Vacations is now powered by FunJet! Get the same great OSIA discounts, but now with over 900 destinations to choose from!

 

With your exclusive 5% discount and "Price Match Plus," you're guaranteed to have the most cost-efficient trip or we'll match it! 

     

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 February, 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!
Also, make sure to check out the latest blog post on the OSIA Blog!
Lodge Photo of the Month

The Sons of Italy in America Greater New Haven Lodge #37 held their Second Annual Ladies' Luncheon to benefit the Women's Center for Breast Health at the Saint Raphael Campus of Yale-New Haven Hospital. The fundraiser attracted 130 women, who were treated to lunch served and prepared by 21 male lodge members. The event also featured music by Angelo Ruggiero and generated $2,500 in proceeds to benefit breast cancer patients. 

 

The Greater New Haven Lodge #37 was founded in 1910 and is the third oldest lodge in the country.

 

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