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LEONARDO DaVINCI LODGE 2992 Glendale, Arizona
Order Sons and Daughters of Ialy in America
A Message from National President Robert A. Bianchi
It has again been a very active and exciting few weeks as we transition into my administration.
We have concentrated on working on National Office issues to move toward a smoother and innovative operations practice(s). This includes at least 2 weekly calls with all National Office staff members with a number of persons in leadership and me that average between 1-1.45 hours in length.
I greatly thank the Office staff for their time, dedication, and transitioning in so many ways. They are a credit to us all. Some of the projects include:
- Computer programs to make the office operate in a streamline and more productive way;
- A through audit (still occurring) of all vendors we use, along with their contracts and costs of services/expenses. We have tasked the staff to look toward interviewing other vendors to ensure we get the greatest value, without compromising efficacy of operations. Already, we have found tens of thousands of dollars in savings, and we have much more to do with this project;
- Employment Manual- We have learned there was an employment manual created in 2006. The manual is completely outdated, and we have significant revisions that need to be done;
- We are working on hiring on a part-time basis a Human Resources company to handle the multitude of issues that any company needs to deal with to ensure the entity is following law, running smoothly, and suggestions for best practices. Luckily for us, we have a very own Sue Lattavo who is an expert on such matters and has been a tremendous asset to us with this project;
- Starting from scratch, we are developing office policies/procedures to ensure smooth office running as to day-to-day operations, and to ensure smooth transitions between administration to administration;
- We have tasked our committees and are working with them to come up with quarterly goals, projects, and budgets, so that our committees can better advance, and be better organized in organizing projects of significance that will move OSDIA forward;
- Deep review of the finances of OSDIA with a specific focus on what is “behind” the numbers. We are looking for insights for cost savings, as well as, preparing a budget that better addresses the specific financial needs that will help OSDIA gain members and attract new members;
- We are attempting (and I respectfully cannot underestimate the need) that we get email addresses from Grand and Local lodges, so that National can communicate with them about all of the programs and events we are preparing that should be of interest to all members;
- We are working with our new Business Development Committee to outreach to businesses and companies to advertise with OSDIA since our “reach” to the world is exploding, especially from a social media perspective;
- Finalizing our beta TV show that will take our Facebook Live Series (every Wednesday evening at 7pm EDT) and repurpose it on the TV show. This TV show will reach 3.8 million viewers and is a tremendous opportunity for new members and OSDIA branding;
- Instituting novel and aggressive marketing efforts at boosting our At Large Membership program;
- Working with our new Grand Lodge Committee to build bonds with Grand and Subordinate Lodges, so that we can ensure they are invested with what National is doing, and hopefully push out content to their members as much of what we are producing would be interesting to them, as well;
- Working with other Italian organizations to build better relationships and bonds to address issues of mutual needs in the Italian American community.
These are just a few of the many things we are doing at one given time. I wish to thank all of our Vice Presidents who are advisors to the committees, as well as, Joe Sciame and Robert Ferrito who are the presidents of SIF and CSJ, respectively.
And, I would be remiss if I did not show my deepest appreciation for Dr. Mark DeNunzio and Dr. Mary Kovach who are my day to day point person(s) with the National Office and Committees. Their time dedication and excellence of work is greatly appreciated! I hope you are all well and healthy. I look forward to seeing you all at our virtual convention.
Robert A. Bianchi
National President
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