September 2015
 
Settembre Speciale!
Congratulations to Newly Elected OSIA Officers 
Last month delegates from across the country came together in Bonita Springs, Florida, for the Order Sons of Italy in America's 54th Biennial National Convention. Daniel J. Longo of Bel Air, Marlyand, was elected to lead the National Officers as the 36th OSIA National President. Joseph J. DiTrapani was re-elected to serve a second term with the Sons of Italy Foundation, and Kevin Caira was elected as the Commission for Social Justice President. Click here to see a complete list of OSIA, SIF and CSJ officers. Visit our Facebook page to see photos from the week!
Introducing the New Sons of Italy Visa® Credit Card 
The Sons of Italy Visa® Rewards card features a flexible rewards program with thousands of rewards options and additional cardholder benefits. Get the card that rewards you and shows your support for Sons of Italy everywhere you shop, dine, or travel! Click here to learn more & apply today!
We the Italians Interviews OSIA CEO
OSIA National Executive Director/CEO Dr. Philip R. Piccigallo recently gave an interview to the online organization We The Italians. The in-depth conversation covered the Commission for Social Justice, Sons of Italy Foundation, NELA Gala, Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, OSIA's future and more! Click here to read the full interview.
Shop & Give to the Sons of Italy Foundation
Have you signed up for iGive? It's easy to use and free to participate in! More than 1,500 online retailers participate in iGive including Amazon, Macy's, Best Buy, Starbucks, Target and more! All shopping completed through iGive earns donations to the Sons of Italy Foundation. Sign up today!
General Douglas MacArthur once called Italian American Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone a "one-man army." He was also the only enlisted marine in WWII to be awarded the Navy Cross, Purple Heart and Medal of Honor. Click here to learn more.
Stay Tuned & Win an Italian Genealogy Package!
If you join, renew or gift a Sons of Italy® at-large membership in October you could win an Italian genealogy research package from My Italian Family. Check your inbox at the end of this month for more details!
Travel to Italy this Fall
Sons of Italy® and Unitours have teamed up to present you with extraordinary trips to Italy this fall! Click here for more information on this once in a lifetime adventure!
Questions? Ready to book? Call (1-800-777-7432) or e-mail Unitours today!
My Italian Secret
Have you watched My Italian Secret yet? The documentary tells the story of "Italian cycling champion Gino Bartali and his compatriots who risked their lives to save Italian Jews from the Nazis." Vincent Marmorale, OSIA Grand Lodge of New York Commission for Social Justice board member, served as a consulting producer. Stream on Netflix or learn about upcoming screenings.
Lodge Anniversary
Sons of Italy® Grand Lodge of Rhode Island is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month! Auguri!
Historical Look at OSIA Grand 
Lodge of Massachusetts

Historian and author Anthony M. Sammarco has released a new book called The Sons of Italy in Massachusetts, which traces the history of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts since its founding in 1914. 

To purchase the book, click here.
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