December 2015
 
Dicembre Dolcissimo!
Sons of Italy Foundation Scholarship Competition Begins

The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) scholarship competition is underway! In past years, the SIF has offered 10 to 12 merit-based scholarships (National Leadership Grants) annually, ranging from $4,000 to $25,000, in a nationwide competition. These figures and the number of scholarships may vary according to funding this year.

U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian-American grandparent) enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a four-year, accredited U.S. academic institution for the 2016 Fall term are eligible. All application packets must be postmarked by February 29, 2016, to be considered.

Help the SIF When You Shop this Holiday Season

Do you do your Christmas shopping online? Whether you do all of your shopping online or only purchase a few items here and there, you can support the SIF when you shop!

When you shop at any of the 1,700+ participating online stores through iGive, a donation is made to the SIF. iGive is free and is easy to use. Click here to sign up today.
 
When you shop using AmazonSmile, your purchases can earn donations for the SIF. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know with the same prices and same service. To support the SIF, you must shop on AmazonSmile with your Amazon.com login to earn donations. Click here for more information.
Give the Gift of Italian AmericaTM Magazine

Would your family and friends enjoy the gift of the most widely read quarterly magazine for people of Italian heritage in the United States?

2016 SIF T-Shirt Design Contest

How would you like a chance for your artwork to appear on t-shirts that are distributed to help a great cause? 

The Sons of Italy Foundation�(SIF) will send t-shirts in 2016 to supporters of the SIF's charitable programs. Skilled graphic designers are encouraged to submit artwork to be considered for the shirt's final design. Your design could be the one that is proudly worn by thousands of Italian Americans and others who support the work of the SIF! 

2015 Winning Design by Anthony Massa
How will your design reflect pride in the Italian American heritage? 

Click here to learn more about the contest!
Travel with the Sons of Italy 

Incentus Global, a new Sons of Italy travel partner, will coordinate three to four group trips each year exclusively for OSIA members and supporters, starting with an April Pilgrimage to Fatima.
 
More information on the trips will be available soon, so check your inbox and visit www.osia.org in the new year for details and updates.
 
OSIA Groups Trips for 2016:
Pilgrimage to Fatima - April 11-17
Mississippi River Cruise - June 4-7
Canada's Banff and Lake Louise - September 17-23
The Sons of Italy Visa Rewards 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 the Sons of Italy everywhere you shop, dine, or travel! Click here to learn more & apply today!
Saint Frances Cabrini was the first U.S. citizen and Italian American to be canonized. Click here to learn more.
Lodge Anniversary

Sons of Italy� Diablo Valley #2167 in Concord, CA, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month! Auguri!
Member Benefit of the Month 

Winter is coming! But CruisesOnly is here to help!

This winter, beat the cold and escape to a life at sea with America's largest cruise agency and the industry's only 110% best price guarantee! Together OSIA and CruisesOnly are providing you the value, convenience and variety to make your perfect family get away come to life. Click here to learn more and get cruising!

To see all member benefits, sign in to the OSIA MEMBERS ONLY website.
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