July 2016
 
Luglio Luminoso!
Last Chance! 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 take the survey!
This is your last chance as the survey will be closing soon.  


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®.
The Sons of Italy® extends its gratitude to these members of the Sustaining Patrons Circle: 
Sons of Italy Foundation® Patrons
  • Nick & Jeanne Ameli
  • Tony Bisceglia Anderson & Linda Anderson
  • Michael Castrovinci
  • Anthony & Carolyn Cianciotta
  • Mark DeNunzio*
  • Joseph & Carol DiTrapani*
  • Francesco Ferraro
  • Judge Al Girolami & Vera Girolami
  • Mark Gregorio
  • Nami Kim
  • Joseph LaBanca
  • Bruce & Annette Lankewish
  • Salvatore & Rachele Lanzilotta
  • Terry & Sue Lattavo
  • Daniel J. Longo
  • Thomas A. Lupo
  • Michele & Eric Ment     
  • Arlene Nunziati   
  •  Marianne Principe O'Neil & John O'Neil    
  • New York State Grand Lodge Foundation, OSIA    
  • Maria Fassio Pignati    
  • Michael G. Polo    
  • Michael S. Polo    
  • Paul S. Polo, Sr.*    
  • Nancy DiFiore Quinn & John Quinn    
  • Rose Carolyn Rizza    
  • Joseph & Joan Rondinelli    
  • Joseph Sciame    
  • Diane Y. Scillo    
  • Bob & Betty Messa, Sustaining Patrons Emeriti
Commission for Social Justice® Patrons
Arlene Nunziati
Maria Fassio Pignati
Diane Y. Scillo

*Member of the Sons of Italy Sustaining Patrons Circle President's Guild, reserved for those dedicated individuals who encourage others to support the SIF and the CSJ through recurring giving
 
Click here to become a Sustaining Patron today.
Membership Contest
 
The National Membership Commission is proud to announce the 2016 National Membership Contest which will be a competition among all the Grand Lodges in OSIA. With your help, your Grand Lodge could win the top prize of $1000. The rules of the contest are very simple. The Grand Lodge with the highest net percentage increase of members (includes both active and social members) for the period the end of 1st Quarter 2016 to the end of 1st quarter 2017 receives bragging rights and a $1000 cash award, to be spent or distributed at the winning Grand Lodge's discretion. There will be 2nd through 4th place winners receiving from $750 for 2nd place, $500 for 3rd place and $250 for 4th place. The contest will be administered by the National Membership Commission and will use the required quarterly per capita reports submitted by each Grand Lodge to the National Office for the data.

This contest is different than many of our previous membership contests as it is not solely just about recruiting new members. Now, not only is recruiting new members a factor, but retaining existing members is equally important. The contest will be a healthy competition among all the Grand Lodges. Because it is based on the net percentage increase and not the total number of members increased, the smaller Grand Lodges have a "level playing field" against the larger Grand Lodges. More importantly, this contest will allow the National Membership Commission to convene a session at a national meeting where the winning Grand Lodges will be able to share their strategy and ideas with all the other lodges. This sharing of proven winning ideas will ultimately help our organization grow stronger and utilize the strategies that have proven effective.

The presidents of the top 5 Filial Lodges with the highest net increase in members will be awarded admittance to the Golden Lion Program as a personal reward for their contribution to the long term success of OSIA. This part of the program will also be administered by the National Membership Commission with the assistance of the Grand Lodges.

So use your powers of persuasion and your salesmanship skills to recruit new members, while engaging and retaining your existing members, and your Grand Lodge might take home the top prize of $1000. Updates on the contest will be provided throughout the year. Please direct any and all inquiries, questions, or comments regarding the contest to the Chairman of the National Membership Commission, Mark DeNunzio at denunziodds@yahoo.com.
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:
Travel with OSIA to Italy and Around the World
 
Travel with the Sons of Italy® and Unitours and take your mind off planning the details this 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:
Cuore d'Italia Lodge Awards Scholarships

Each year Sons of Italy® lodges around the United States award dozens of scholarships to local students. Last month, the Cuore d'Italia Lodge #2703 in Jupiter, FL, awarded scholarships to local students Jason Bolton and Dominic Salamone. 
Pretzels were invented by an Italian monk around 610 A.D. Shaped in the traditional prayer pose, these treats were used as rewards for students.  
Lodge Anniversary

Sons of Italy® Gold Country Lodge #2705 in El Dorado Hills, CA, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month! Auguri!
Member Benefit of the Month 

Summer is upon us, so let the vacationing begin! OSIA's partnership with Avis to make your rental needs as easy as a beach breeze. You can save up to 25% off your next car rental while experiencing Avis's reliability and convenience. Whether you are traveling domestically or abroad, Avis has got you covered! With 4,800 locations in over 140 countries, there's always an Avis nearby to ease your rental needs.  To rent a car, visit online or call Avis toll free at 1-800-331-1212 and use the discount number: B291025 to enjoy these special savings! 






 

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