September 2016
 
Settembre Speciale!
Italy Earthquake Relief Efforts

Donate to the Sons of Italy Foundation� and help our brothers and sisters in Amatrice and the surrounding area were recently ravaged by an earthquake. Be sure to mark your contribution for Disaster Relief. 100% of all donations will go directly to relief efforts. Click here to learn how you can help. 
Membership Survey Results
 
Thank you to all of you who participated in the National Membership Survey.  We have concluded a very successful survey and had 879 responses.  The data from the survey will help guide the Supreme Council with crucial decisions that must be made for the betterment of OSIA.  The survey provided the members with a voice and now the Supreme Council is listening.  To view the results, please visit the Members Only portion of our website.  If you have any questions, comments, or ideas please address them to the National Membership Commission Chairman, Mark DeNunzio at [email protected].  
Membership Contest

The National Membership Contest among all Grand Lodges, which was developed by National Trustee-NJ Dominic Pucci and the National Membership Commission, is underway.  The contest runs for 12 months from 1st Quarter 2016 until 1st Quarter 2017.   It is based on the net % increase in membership for the entire Grand Lodge over that 12 month period. There will be four cash prizes ranging from $1000 to $250 awarded to the top Grand Lodges.  Also, Presidents of top performing Subordinate and Local Lodges will be awarded a one year membership in the prestigious Gold Membership Program. The leaders after the first quarter of competition are as follows:

GL of Arizona +20.6% 
SL of Pennsylvania +6.4% 
GL of Virginia +5.9% 
GL of Delaware +2.9% 
GL of West Virginia +2.2% 
GL of Maryland +1.8% 
GL of Ohio +0.6% 
GL of Connecticut +0.2% 

Congratulations to our leaders, but remember there are still 3 quarters remaining in the contest.  Best of luck to all!

If you have any questions or comments please contact National Trustee Dominic Pucci at [email protected] or National Recording Secretary Mark DeNunzio at [email protected].
 
Local Lodge Celebrates 100 Years with Original Charter
 
Recently the Sons of Italy Roma Lodge #254 in Virginia Beach, VA,
celebrated their 100th anniversary with their original charter.  This photo was taken at their  centennial celebration. 
Italy has 51 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites - more than any other country in the world.   
New Lodge Installed in Arizona

In June the Sons of Italy Leonardo DaVinci Lodge #2992 in Glendale, AZ, was installed. State President Marie Chiaramonte initiated over the installation of the Leonardo DaVinci Lodge and the installation of the new board and members. Antoinette Trifiro was elected as the  Lodge's first president.
Lodge Anniversary

Sons of Italy Vittoria Lodge #585 in Providence, RI, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month! Auguri!
Member Benefit of the Month 
 
As part of our featured benefit program, all non-OSIA members have access to this discount until the end of September.




To see all member benefits, sign in to the OSIA MEMBERS ONLY website.
September means back to school, and back to work! Thankfully, Office Depot/OfficeMax can help with saving you, your children, office, family, and friends on everyday products you'll need before getting back to reality. To shop online, where you receive free next day delivery on orders over $50, or to print off in-store discount cards, click here.

Social Media Post of the Month

   
Did you know we're on Facebook? Be sure to visit and "Like" our page to receive fun, fascinating and informative posts! Follow us on Twitter! Subscribe to our blog!
Copyright � 2016. All Rights Reserved.