Welcome National Vice-President Joseph Di Trapani to the Great Northwest. Grand Council Meeting - Portland Oregon April 5, and 6th, 2008. Installation of Vancouver USA Lodge.
Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is the oldest and largest association of American Men and Women of Italian descent in the United States. (National Site)
Women constitute more than 50 percent (50%) of OSIA's membership, and the number is growing. Why, then, is our name "Sons of Italy" rather than "Sons and Daughters of Italy?" Because of our history.
OSIA was founded in 1905 as "L'Ordine Figli d'Italia," which is Italian for "The Order Children of Italy." The name was translated into English in the masculine form (Figli also means sons), and has been preserved as such for name recognition and legacy purposes.
The Grand Lodge of the Northwest (GLNW) is one of the 21 State Charters throughout the U.S. with 20 Local Lodges (Directory link) currently in Oregon and Washington. It is the goal of the GLNW to develop discussion groups, Italian language classes, and cultural programs. Membership offers the opportunity to promote, preserve, and cherish a lasting appreciation of Italian heritage, culture and customs. The Grand Lodge of the Northwest also offers a Scholarship Award to deserving Students of Italian affiliation who wish to further their education and meet the requirements of the Application. You may contact a Vice President listed below in your area for additional information.
You have a standing invitation to visit any lodge meeting (Directory) or function. For further information see the Events or contact any one of the State Vice-Presidents through the Information page.
We invite you to be a part of this worthy organization.
- Southern District: Vancouver WA, Eugene OR, Portland OR
Terry Babin, State 1st Vice President
- Central District: Aberdeen, Bremerton, Olympia, Port Angeles, Tacoma
Fred Morley, State 2nd Vice President (253) 851-3305
- Northern District: Bellingham, Burien, Marysville, Seattle, Shoreline
Andy Bevilacqua, State 3rd Vice President 206.246.4988
- Eastern District: Cle Elum, Spokane, Wenatchee, Yakima
Donald Dean Picicci State 4th Vice President (509) xxx-xxxx
- Cascade Foothills District: Auburn, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Renton
Rosetta Beyersdorf, State 5th Vice President
ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA - GRAND LODGE OF THE NORTHWEST
11500 Pinehurst Way NE, Apt. 202
Seattle, WA 98125
State President, Diane Scillo
phone: 206-361-7566 | email: dscillo@comcast.net
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