ORDER OF THE SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA

Are you interested in joining a philanthropic organization with a strong sense of community and a deep committment to the Italian American culture?

 

Eligibility

The Carmel S. Morina Lodge is a local lodge of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America. To become a member, you have to meet the following eligibility requirements:

• be recommended for membership by a current member of the lodge

• be born in Italy or the descendant or spouse of someone of Italian lineage. Those adopted by persons of Italian descent are also eligible.

 

Member Benefits

 

• Use of our Lodge facilities

• Member discounts at our bar and on hall rentals

• Free print & online subscription to Italian America® magazine, the most widely read cultural magazine in the U.S. for people of Italian heritage.

• Access to OSIA.org, and information about issues, programs, reports and research important to Italian Americans, and other benefits available only online.

• Discounts on various products and services, including genealogy research, travel, Italian language instruction, and more.

• Eligibility for OSIA scholarships and participation in OSIA youth programs.

• Italian America® magazine advertising discounts.

• Free benefits & discounts on various products and services, including:

  - Wireless

  - Prescription Savings

  - Travel

  - Health & Wellness

  - Genealogy

  - Language Instruction

  - Insurance

  - Culinary products

  - And much more!

• The ability to hold local, state and national leadership positions in OSIA.

• Represent your lodge at local, state and national meetings of OSIA.

• Vote on important issues within OSIA, the Sons of Italy Foundation® and the Commission for Social Justice®.

 

 

Your Membership Helps Achieve the Mission of the Order of the Sons of Italy

 

• 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.