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“Italian Roots; American Branches” Wins OSDIA Slogan Contest! In a recent special OSDIA Facebook Live episode, the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) revealed “Italian Roots; American Branches” as the winning slogan in a contest that saw more than 300 entries. Of those entries, sixteen were chosen to be represented in a bracket-style tournament. More than 3,000 votes were cast in the tournament as “Italian Roots; American Branches” emerged the victor to become OSDIA’s slogan. The slogan was submitted by Clara Martone of Annapolis, Maryland, who is a proud member of the Annapolis Lodge #2225. She works as an attorney, and her father was also a proud member of OSDIA. For winning the contest, Clara received a check for $200. The contest’s runner-up—“American Made from Italian Roots”—was submitted by Carmen Paternoster, a proud member of the Columbus Forum Lodge #1492 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a first-generation American and a school teacher who teaches English to immigrant children.
Join OSDIA on YouTube! Subscribe to “Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America” The “Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America” YouTube channel is growing like never before! Videos showcase various aspects of Italian culture as well as the good work of the Sons of Italy Foundation. From U.S. military veteran van recipients through Help Our Military Heroes, speeches at past National Education & Leadership Awards Gala from honorees like Dr. Anthony Fauci, past OSDIA Facebook Live Interviews, cooking demonstrations, and more, there is a reason for anyone with (and without!) Italian heritage to follow OSDIA’s YouTube channel. In order to follow it, simply go on www.youtube.com and search “Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America.” The channel will be listed at the top, and all you have to do is click on the “Subscribe” button on the right side.
T-shirts and polo shirts bearing OSDIA’s new slogan have been specially designed by award-winning graphic artist Anthony Massa. The shirts are available online in black, white, and royal blue with a choice of two designs. Visit www.osia.org or https://the-tsm-shop.printavo. com/merch/osd/ to get yours today!
Have You Checked Out Your OSDIA Member Benefits? The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America offers its members a range of special discounts on Italian products, genealogy research, travel, healthcare, specialty items, and other services. To view your Member Benefits, log on to www.osia.org and click on “Member Benefits” listed on the left. If you are a Lodge Member and do not have a Username/Password, please contact your Grand Lodge or Subordinate Lodge about setting one up. If you are an At-Large Member and do not have a Username/Password, please contact NationalOffice@osia.org about setting one up.
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