Lodge Membership

OSDIA lodge members can hold local, state and national OSDIA leadership positions; represent lodges at local, state and national meetings; and vote on important issues within OSDIA, SIF and CSJ. Please contact your local lodge for more information regarding different types of lodge membership and the ability to hold office.

• Dues vary by lodge.
• Lodge members are entitled to all benefits, including discounts for items you probably use all the time!
• Join a lodge (contact your local lodge). Note: Lodge members have free access to the exclusive Members Only section. New and current lodge members should contact your lodge to set up a free Members-Only account.

Membership Benefits

Discounts on various products and services, including genealogy research, travel, Italian language instruction, and more. See participating vendors on the Benefits and Discounts page.

Benefits for Lodge Members:

• 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 are available only online.
• Discounts on various products and services, including genealogy research, travel, Italian language instruction, and more. See participating vendors on the Benefits and Discounts page.
• Email promotions and giveaways.

• Early notice of new features on OSIA.org.
• Eligibility for OSDIA scholarships and participation in OSDIA youth programs.
• Italian America® magazine advertising discounts. More information.
• Free benefits & discounts on various products and services, including: Wireless, Prescription Savings, Travel, Health & Wellness, Genealogy, Language Instruction, Insurance, Culinary products And much more!
• Hold local, state, and national leadership positions in OSDIA.
• Represent your lodge at local, state and national meetings of OSDIA.
• Vote on important issues within OSDIA, the Sons of Italy Foundation® and the Commission for Social Justice®.

Your Membership helps OSDIA:

• 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.