Sons of Italy...Questo Mese

February 2014
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DID YOU KNOW?

 

You can help the Sons of Italy when shopping online for your Valentine's Day gift! Learn more about iGive and participating retailers, here.
 




 

Febbraio Fenomenale!

Sons of Italy Scholarship Deadline is 2/28
SIF 2013 national scholarship winners
Need money for college? Through the Sons of Italy Foundation, with hundreds of thousands of family members located in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, the Order Sons of Italy in America has awarded nearly $57 million in scholarships to date.
 
In past years, the SIF has offered 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants), ranging from $4,000 to $25,000, in a nationwide competition. These figures and the number of scholarships may vary according to funding each year.

The deadline for applying to this year's scholarship competition is February 28. To learn more about this year's scholarships, click here.

Still on the fence about applying? Read this blog post by a past winner of the Sorrento Lingue scholarship about her study abroad experience- courtesy of the SIF. 

Make sure to check your inbox later this week for more information on how you can help make these student's dreams come true!

 

Tour the Last Frontier with the Sons of Italy

The Sons of Italy has formed a new partnership with renowned tour company Collette Vacations, opening up the world to our members who want to have a first-rate travel experience while also helping OSIA.

 

The new travel program will offer four tours a year to various hot travel destinations. (Except Italy, of course. Be sure to check out our trips to Italy through our partner Unitours.) 

 

Our first tour will be in Summer 2014 to Alaska. Journey to the last frontier on this land and cruise tour from Collette Vacations. Spaces are reserved on this trip for anyone who wants to travel through the Sons of Italy program. Plus, Collette is donating 10% of all land and air bookings on our tours back to OSIA.

 

Not interested in traveling to Alaska? You can book any of Collette's many dozens of other tours and still earn a donation for OSIA. Visit www.collettevacations.com for itineraries and call 800-437-0235 to book. Remember to mention "Order Sons of Italy in America" and promotion code "U001.AX1.918" for OSIA to get credit.

 

Buon viaggio!

 
Save the Date: 26th Annual NELA Gala

 

The Sons of Italy Foundation returns to the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. for its 26th annual National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala on May 22, 2014. Stay tuned to OSIA.org/nela-gala for more information regarding honorees, sponsorships and more.

 
Donate to the SIF by Shopping Online
The Sons of Italy Foundation is a charitable cause on iGive.com - a way for supporters to generate donations to the SIF by shopping online at any of the 1,400+ retailers, big and small, that participate. 
 

Still unsure? Here's four more reasons to start using iGive.com:

  1. FREE TO USE: iGive promises you won't pay more to shop using iGive than you would with typical online shopping. Sometimes, you may pay less.
  2. STORES GIVE THE DONATION: The online retailers make donations (a percentage of your purchases - the average is 3%) to the SIF as a reward for your business.
  3. SAFE AND SECURE: Your shopping and transactions are completed direct through your favorite retailers' websites, so you know it's safe and secure.
  4. HUNDREDS OF STORES: Many of the most popular online retailers participate - so do travel sites and even some brick & mortar stores.

So, check out the list of retailers and get started with iGive today!

 

Member Benefits Featured Discount: T-Mobile Advantage Program

Each month OSIA will feature an exclusive special benefit for all OSIA supporters: 

 

OSIA has partnered with T-Mobile to offer members and supporters discounts on wireless voice, messaging and data services. With the T-Mobile Advantage Program, an incredible wireless deal gets even better!

 

The T-Mobile Program offers OSIA members and supporters a 10% discount off service plans, a small down payment on the latest 4G devices including the iPhone, waived activation fees, free shipping, no annual contract and more!

 

New customers or existing customers adding a new line of service: click here to learn about T-Mobile specials and order online! Or, call 866-464-8662 for details. Be sure to mention the OSIA promotional code 25067TMOFAV and ask for the OSIA member discount.

 
Learn more about OSIA Membership and see all the incredible Benefits & Discounts available to members. 

SIF Custom Supercar Sells at Auction

  

The Sons of Italy Foundation's custom 2013 SRT Viper GTS, donated to the group by Chrysler Group, LLC and its chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne last May, was sold at auction for $215,000 on Jan. 17, 2014, in Scottsdale, Ariz., by Russo and Steele Auctioneers. The proceeds from the sale benefit the group's philanthropic causes and charity beneficiaries.   

 

Italian 101: Valentine's Day Vocabulary
Gearing up for February 14? Whether you're planning a romantic night with your sweetheart or baking cupcakes for your little one's school party, introduce some Italian along the way! From chocolates to saying "I Love You," we've got you covered with this list of Valentine's Day vocabulary words below!

 

Heart
cuore
Flowersfiori
Candy
caramella
I Love Youti amo
Chocolatecioccolato
Kiss

bacio

CupidCupido
Hugabbraccio
Balloonspalloncini
Cardbiglietto d'auguri

 

Winter 2014 Italian America Available Online

Did you know you can read current and past issues of Italian America magazine in the Members Only community of osia.org?  

 
Not an Italian America subscriber? Sign up for a free WebPass today and browse special content in the Members Only community to see what you've been missing! 
 

 

 

 

 

OSIA Offers Trips to Campania in 2014

Sons of Italy Presents:

Campania: History, Art, Culture and Food

    

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

 

Travel with the Sons of Italy and Unitours and take your mind off planning the details this year! With prices starting at $3,099, the tour of Campania offers multiple departure dates between April-October 2014 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.  

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

 

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 post on the OSIA Blog!
 
Photo Blast from the Past

From the OSIA News Archives, 1993: 

 

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