October 2014

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DID YOU KNOW?

 

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has Angelo Bianchi, Esq.'s poem, "I am an Italian American," hanging in his office. In honor of Italian American Heritage Month, we wanted to share this proud poem with you, here.  




Have you thought about the Alzheimer's 
Association today? With your support, we can cure this terrible disease. Learn how to make a donation, 
here



Orgoglioso Ottobre!

Columbus Celebrations Around the U.S.

Celebrate your Italian-American heritage at any one of the nation's Columbus Day celebrations.  Denver Columbus Parade


 

NEW ENGLAND

MIDWEST 

NORTH 

SOUTH

WEST 

Please note: This is only a limited selection of Columbus Day events and is not intended to be an inclusive list.

 

Close Out Sale on OSIA Cookbooks!


 

Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with some new recipes from For the Love of Italian Cooking! Place your order now to receive 30% off + free shipping on each purchase!  

  • Each copy: $24.95 $17.47 plus $5 S&H FREE SHIPPING!

From our table to yours, this cookbook showcases hearty fall recipes to warm you up like "Pasta Fagioli," and classic Italian combinations like "Sausage and Polenta," to make you feel like you're back in your mother's kitchen!  


Proceeds from the sale of this publication will be used to fund the cultural, educational and charitable programs of the Sons of Italy.   

  

Buon Appetito!


 

To order your copy of For the Love of Italian Cooking:
The sale price for Italian American Heritage Month runs while supplies last! Make sure to get your copy today before they sell out! 

Tony Bennett Comes to Richmond, Va.

"We aren't likely to see a recording career like this again." - The New York Times

 

Grammy Award-winning musician and previous SIF NELA Gala honoree Tony Bennett comes to Richmond, VA for one night only at the Altria Theater on December 18, 2014. 

Save 15% off your ticket purchase via phone at 800-514-3849, online at ETix.com, or in person at the box office when using special discount code ITALY. 

 

Join OSIA in October & Be Entered to Win!


In honor of Italian American heritage month, join as a Sons of Italy� national at-large member in October and you'll be entered to win an Italian genealogy research package conducted by My Italian Family. Additional rules apply; click here to see details and learn more.

 

Exclusive Preview of Fall 2014 Italian America
As an OSIA supporter, we're giving you an exclusive peek into what's to come in the summer 2014 issue of Italian America Magazine, due out later this month.

 

FREEDOM'S RIDER

Caesar Rodney's Patriotism 

By David McCormick

  

GARLIC EATERS!

Immigrant Cuisine and American Prejudices

By Rocco Marinaccio

  

THE FIAT 500

The Little Car That Could

By Eric Bryan

WHY SAVE COLUMBUS DAY?
What the Holiday Represents
By Dona De Sanctis

 

Don't get Italian America? Subscribe here or become a member to read more.
   

Experience the Magic of the Emerald Isle

 

The Sons of Italy's (OSIA) partnership with travel company Collette opens up the world to anyone who wants to have a first-rate travel experience while also helping OSIA. The program offers four tours a year to various destinations (except Italy; be sure to check out our trips to Italy offered exclusively through our partner Unitours)

 

The next trip on our agenda is to breathtaking Ireland, departing April 26 and returning May 5.

 

Soak in the landscapes of rolling green hills; lean back to kiss the famous Blarney Stone; learn the time-honored tradition of whiskey making (and tasting); journey to the stunning, 700-foot Cliffs of Moher for awe-inspiring views. These are just a few highlights of this trip - visit http://cf.gocollette.com/link/613855#.VAXyMWNU0TB for more information, prices and the full itinerary. (Book by October 26 to save $350 per person.)

 

While you're experiencing Ireland on this trip, you're also helping support OSIA's Supreme Lodge, without additional cost to you. That's because Collette will make a donation to the Sons of Italy� for every land and air trip booked by Sons of Italy members and supporters.

 

Not interested in visiting Ireland? You can book any of Collette's many dozens of other exciting tours to places you've always want to go (in the U.S. and abroad) and still earn a donation for OSIA. Visit www.gocollette.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.

 

Italian 101: Family Vocabulary
As you spend time with your family this holiday season, try to introduce a little Italian along the way! 
 
Whether you're talking to your grandparents, siblings or friends this fall, we've got you covered with our list of family vocabulary words below!

 

Momla mamma
Dadil pap
Sisterla sorella
Brotheril fratello
Grandmotherla nonna
Grandfatheril nonno
Auntla zia
Unclelo zio
Cousinil cugino 
Friendl'amico

 

Member Benefits Featured Discount: MetLife Guaranteed Acceptance Life Insurance

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

 

MetlifeSons of Italy� members now have access to affordable insurance from MetLife -- and your acceptance is guaranteed. 

 

Life insurance coverage is important, especially when protecting your loved ones from unpaid debts and final expenses as a result of your passing. Sons of Italy� and MetLife have worked together to bring you an easy way to help protect your family from unexpected expenses. This benefit from MetLife gives Sons of Italy� members the opportunity to have life insurance coverage with affordable rates that never increase for the life of the policy, and there are no medical exams or tests required. Your acceptance is guaranteed.

 

As a Sons of Italy� member, you no longer have to worry about how your family will cover unpaid debts or final expenses. With this life insurance coverage, you can give your family peace of mind. Get your quote and apply now for MetLife Guaranteed Whole Life Insurance.

 

Click here or call 1-855-556-3842 today, and remember to mention code C0525 to receive your member discount.

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

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 Archives, 1967: 

 

 

2014 Italian Festival Directory Available

 
The Sons of Italy� 2014 Italian Festival Directory lists 366 festivals in 39 states and the District of Columbia. This month, there are 37 festivals across the country. 

  

Click here to view the 2014 Directory of Italian Festivals in the US. 

 

Advertising with OSIA 

If you are interested in advertising your Italian related product or event through OSIA.org, Questo Mese Newsletter, or Italian America magazine, email us to learn more