March 2016
 
Marzo Magnifico!
Lodge Members - We want your opinion!



Sons of Italy® members, your assistance is needed. The National Membership Commission has developed an online member satisfaction survey in order to measure the opinions and desires of active members. This survey is specifically targeted for the lodge membership. The information gained from the responses will be used to guide OSIA in making changes and improving the organization. The satisfaction survey is being administered through the website Survey Monkey. The survey is completely anonymous and only takes 5-10 minutes to complete. There is even a section at the end to share any concerns or ideas you may have to improve our beloved Order. Thank you in advance for participating in this important project. To ensure security and data integrity only one survey response will be accepted from each individual computer.

For questions or comments regarding the member satisfaction survey please e-mail Membership Commission Chair Mark DeNunzio at denunziodds@yahoo.com.

Click here to start the survey!
In Memoriam:
National President Emeritus John G. Spatuzza, Esq.

The Sons of Italy® is mourning the loss on Feb. 14 of John G. Spatuzza at the age of 90.  One of OSIA's most beloved members and leaders, John served as National President from 1975-1977. In 2014, he was bestowed the title of National President Emeritus. He is remembered as kind and dedicated, and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and Sons of Italy members.

To read John's obituary in the Chicago Tribune,  click here.
Sons of Italy® Sustaining Patrons Circle

The Sons of Italy® Sustaining Patrons Circle is a special recognition society for a group of dedicated philanthropists making recurring monthly gifts to carry on the work of the Sons of Italy Foundation® or Commission for Social Justice®.
 
Sons of Italy Foundation® Patrons
  • Nick & Jeanne Ameli
  • Tony Bisceglia Anderson & Linda Anderson
  • Joseph T. Cangemi
  • Anthony & Carolyn Cianciotta
  • Mark DeNunzio*
  • Joseph & Carol DiTrapani*
  • Francesco Ferraro
  • Judge Al Girolami & Vera Girolami
  • Mark Gregorio
  • Angela & Chuck Harrington
  • Nami Kim
  • Joseph LaBanca
  • Bruce & Annette Lankewish
  • Salvatore & Rachele Lanzilotta
  • Terry & Sue Lattavo
  • Daniel J. Longo
  • Thomas A. Lupo
  • Michele & Eric Ment
  • Bob & Betty Messa
  • New York State Grand Lodge Foundation, OSIA
  • Arlene Nunziati
  • Marianne Principe O'Neil & John O'Neil
  • Tony Phillips
  • Philip R. Piccigallo
  • Maria Fassio Pignati
  • Michael G. Polo
  • Michael S. Polo
  • Paul S. Polo, Sr.*
  • Nancy DiFiore Quinn & John Quinn
  • Rose Carolyn Rizza
  • Joseph & Joan Rondinelli
  • Vincent & Paula Sarno
  • Joseph Sciame
  • Diane Y. Scillo

Commission for Social Justice® Patrons
Arlene Nunziati
Maria Fassio Pignati
Diane Y. Scillo

*President's Guild Member - The President's Guild is for those dedicated individuals who encourage others to support the SIF and the CSJ through the recurring giving program.
 
Click here to become a Sustaining Patron today.
Save the Date: 
National Education & Leadership Awards Gala 
The Sons of Italy Foundation's 28th Annual National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Information on honorees, tickets and sponsorships will be available online soon. For more information, please e-mail nelagala@osia.org or call 202-547-8115.
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 supports the Sons of Italy everywhere you shop, dine, or travel! What's more, open an account and use your card within 90 days and the Sons of Italy will be helped even more! Click here for details.
 
To apply for the card:
2016 Italian Festival Directory 
Have you seen the Sons of Italy® 2016 Italian Festival Directory? Festival season is about to kick into high gear! Our festa directory lists over 360 festivals in 45 states plus the District of Columbia.
 
Click here to view the directory.
SIF T-Shirt Design Winner
 
We are pleased to announce the winning design for the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF) 2016 t-shirt. After receiving dozens of entries, a panel selected this winning design by Anthony Massa from TX. This is the second consecutive year that Anthony has created the winning design. Thank you to Anthony and everyone who submitted a design!
Italian singer Domenico Modugno's song "Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare)" won Record of the Year & Song of the Year at the first-ever Grammy Awards. 
Cuore d'Italia Lodge #2703 Celebrates 20th Anniversary

The Cuore d'Italia Lodge #2703 (Jupiter, FL) recently celebrated their 20th anniversary with a dinner and dance. Attendees - including lodge officers, members and trustees - had a rockin' good time!
Lodge Anniversary

Sons of Italy® Hacienda Lodge #2168 in Whittier, CA, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month! Auguri!
Member Benefit of the Month 

For the month of March, TNT Vacations offers OSIA Members and Supporters a 5% discount on vacations worldwide. Click here to learn more!



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