LOCAL
LODGES
Amerigo Vespucci Lodge #160
Danbury, CT
Angelo Tomasso Sr. Lodge #2165
New Britain, CT
Concordia
Lodge #20
Torrington, CT
Ella T. Grasso
Lodge #2538
Wethersfield, CT
Grace Nesci
Lodge #1826
Bristol, CT
Contact info@ctosdia.org for more information
Greater New Haven Lodge #37
New Haven, CT
North Haven Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge #2805
North Haven, CT
Pietro Micca
Lodge #744
Norwalk, CT
President - Marie Iannazzi
Valley Regional Lodge #151
Derby, CT
Waterbury Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge#2878
Waterbury, CT
REASONS
TO JOIN.
Promote Italian language and culture in U.S. schools and colleges.
Educate the general public about the historical achievements and contributions of Italians and Italian Americans.
Fight the stereotyping of Italian Americans by the U.S. entertainment, advertising and news media.
Advocate for Italian Americans pursuing federal and state appointments, and for important legislation affecting the Italian American community.
Assist Italian American students and young professionals with their career plans through internships, mentoring, and youth programs.
Award scholarships to young Italian Americans at leading universities.
Donate funds to medical research, disaster relief efforts, education, cultural preservation and other important projects. [nearly $117 Million]
Support Italian government efforts on a wide range of cultural, educational, and humanitarian activities.
BENEFITS FOR LODGE & NATIONAL
AT-LARGE MEMBERS:
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Free print & online subscription to Italian America® magazine, the most widely read cultural magazine in the U.S. for people of Italian heritage.
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Access to OSIA.org, and information about issues, programs, reports and research important to Italian Americans, and other benefits available only online.
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Discounts on various products and services, including genealogy research, travel, Italian language instruction, and more. See participating vendors on the
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Email promotions and giveaways.
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Early notice of new features on OSIA.org.
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Eligibility for OSDIA scholarships and participation in OSDIA youth programs.
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Italian America® magazine advertising discounts.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
ONLY FOR LODGE MEMBERS
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Hold local, state and national leadership positions in OSDIA.
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Represent your lodge at local, state
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Vote on important issues within OSDIA, the Sons of Italy Foundation® and the Commission for Social Justice®.
