April | Aprile 2022, A Message from National President Robert A. Bianchi
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends:
It is an honor to have your trust to lead the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) as your President during this crucial time in our Order.
Not only were we the first, and still the largest, organization, but we are also the only major Italian-American organization that has a grassroots component. I see this as the key ingredient that separates us from the rest, in so many prolific and powerful ways.
Why is “grassroots” important? In addition to promoting Italian-American causes, preserving our culture, and combating discrimination, so many of our Grand, Subordinate, and Local lodges are literally out in the community (i.e. boots on the ground), improving the standard of living for all Americans.
Whether it is to raise funds from a bake sale, gala event, or meatball contest, we use that money on a local level to do a variety of positive community projects. These projects include providing safety equipment to our first responders, donating to charities, helping feed those in need, to name a very few of the very real grassroots projects throughout our Order.
In a personal and real way, we get to meet one another at meetings, functions, and events. We get to see each other face to face, as we accomplish so many positive initiatives in the community. We are in action, each and every day!
To demonstrate our grassroots, I started a program entitled “This is US.” Our team of professionals at the National Office and I take the stories of our events and pictures of our amazing gatherings, and put together a promotion piece to showcase. In reality, we see who we are, from coast to coast, and in Italy and Canada. This is US!
The bottom line is that we are actively in the community making a difference in the lives of others in a very real and pragmatic way!
Put simply, from our National Office in Washington, D.C., to the local lodges around the world, we all share a common love of our culture and easing the pain of those in need.
There are so many reasons to join OSDIA, but I found one of the most daunting challenges is communication. I made it a priority to do three (3) things since taking office:
1. Let the world see who we are and what we do.
2. Provide value in membership.
3. Better communication throughout the entire organization.
We are so excited about what we accomplished thus far and are excited about moving forward with many amazing initiatives! Like all things, nothing happens without an amazing team of individuals. Both at the National Office and those from our ranks that literally work every day to move the vision forward. They have made tremendous progress!
Thank you!!! I hope this finds you healthy and well.
Fraternally, Bob Bianchi Robert A. Bianchi, Esq
National President Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America®
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