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From the office of the President of the Grand Lodge of the Northwest:
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) is the largest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States and the Grand Lodge of the Northwest wishes to share our Italian heritage and culture with everyone. Italian ancestry is not required.
There is a little bit of Italy in all of us. Anyone who loves the Italian culture is welcome. We are excited for you to get to know us. Through these pages, get information about what is happening in our communities, find a local lodge near you, join, and begin experiencing the fun and advantages of belonging.
Linda Buccini Anderson, President
There is a little bit of Italy in all of us. Anyone who loves the Italian culture is welcome. We are excited for you to get to know us. Through these pages, get information about what is happening in our communities, find a local lodge near you, join, and begin experiencing the fun and advantages of belonging.
Current Events
Seattle Lodge old#1390
John Croce Wine Destival
Burien Elks, 14006 1st Ave S
Contact: Holly Cochran
206-779-8663
cochranh@pacificfoodimporters.com
Bellevue Lodge # 2377
Wine Tasting
Unity Church 16330 NE 4th St.
Tickets $35 Gregory Osgood
osgood_g@msn.com,
206-669-4312
Visit, connect, and have fun-
drop into one of our local lodges
Read the NW Italian News!
Supreme Lodge Monthly Newsletter
Grand Lodge of the Northwest Scholarship application.
Member Benefits
Listed below are some of the benefits offered through the Supreme Lodge of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. For more information on the many other benefits provided, contact your local lodge.
It’s time to remember why
Columbus Day was established
Columbus Day was established as an apology to the Italian Community and to honor Italians for all their accomplishments, contributions to the Arts, Design, hard work, and family-focused values. Click below to read more..
Columbus
Fact vs. Fiction
Fact vs. Fiction
Be part of something special!
A testimony by Angelo Bianchi
Explore Membership
The Grand Lodge of the Northwest is comprised of 15 local lodges across the Northwest. Find the one closest to you. Attend one of their meetings or events, request more information, or fill out an application and begin / resume your newest adventure into the Italian culture.
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Commission for Social Justice
ABOUT THE COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE®
The Commission for Social Justice® (CSJ) is the anti-defamation arm of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA), the biggest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian descent in the United States.
- The CSJ was founded in 1979 to fight the stereotyping of Italian Americans by the entertainment, advertising and media industries. It also collaborates with other groups to ensure that people of all races, religions and cultures are treated with dignity and respect.
- The CSJ monitors the entertainment, advertising and news industries, contacts offending parties and alerts other Italian American organizations, e-mail networks and concerned individuals to the problem so that they too can take action.
- Through its Positive Image Program, the CSJ regularly informs the media and general public about Italian American achievements, contributions, history and culture.
- As part of its Positive Image Program, the CSJ conducts research, produces studies, teaching tools, pamphlets, exhibits and other materials on the achievements and contributions of Italian Americans.
- The CSJ conducts campaigns at both the community and the national levels that support cultural and social issues of importance to Italian Americans. (Legislation, commemorative stamps, Columbus Day/Heritage Month, etc.)
- To achieve its objectives, the CSJ engages in community and government relations as well as in grassroots campaigns and fund-raising efforts. However, given its non-profit status, the CSJ cannot offer legal advice or assistance in lawsuits.