January 2016
 
Gennaio Gioviale!
Sons of Italy Foundation® Scholarship Competition Underway

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.
OSIA offers Exciting Trips to Italy and Around the World
 
Travel with the Sons of Italy® and Unitours and take your mind off planning the details next year! With prices starting at $3,299, each tour offers a unique and exciting adventure of a lifetime. The price of each trip includes round-trip airfare between the U.S. and the tour's starting city, hotel accommodations, breakfasts and dinners daily, and escorted tours to world-class museums and historical sites with English-speaking tour guides.

Check out the trip itineraries for 2016:
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!
The Art that Carved Cremona's Sound: The Music Trees of Stradivari and Guarneri

This month we're giving OSIA members and supporters a sneak peek at the Winter 2016 issue of Italian AmericaTM. Learn about the Italian city where some of the world's best violins are created. Click here to read the preview article.

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Leone d'Oro's Vino Nobile di Montepulciano  

Leone d'Oro's, the Sons of Italy's wine brand, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano was featured at Total Wine & More's Seasonal Specials across the nation. This delicious red wine is prefect for any occasion and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Wines by Wine Spectator. Click here to learn more about Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Anthony Celebrezze was the first Italian American to serve in a presidential cabinet. In 1962, he was appointed as the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare by President Kennedy. Click here to learn more.
Lodge Anniversary

Sons of Italy® Fiorella LaGuardia Lodge #2867 in Howard Beach, NY, is celebrating its 5th anniversary this month! Auguri!
Member Benefit of the Month 




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OSIA members and supporters can save at Office Depot/OfficeMax! In 2015, average savings have been 30% off of retail! Receive discounts on products and services from copy & printing, to furniture and technology, to pens and paper and everything in-between!

To see all member benefits, sign in to the OSIA MEMBERS ONLY website.
Social Media Post of the Month

 
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