Sons of Italy Lodge #2561 Annual Golf Outing was held at Knoll Country Club West, on Thursday, July 10. The event was attended by 120 golfers and raised money to support the many charities the SOI donates to. The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 recently donated to the Parsippany Food Pantry, The Valerie Fund, Arthritis Foundation and many others.
The Morris County of the Order of Sons of Italy lodge 2561 is an affiliated member of the Order of the Sons of Italy In America Association.
The was founded as a non-profit organization which contributes thousands of dollars to worthwhile local charities and families and awards many scholarships to outstanding men and women.
Heritage: The Grand Lodge of New Jersey promotes it’s Italian culture through many programs; Establishing and promoting Italian Language and culture programs in public schools; Sponsoring Italian American Awareness Day and Participating in Columbus Day Parades and Activities.
Commission for Social Justice: This commission is dedicated to upholding respect for all, insuring equal concern and treatment for Italian Americans & other Ethnic groups.
The commission is the only Italian American group committed to fighting anti-defamation of Italian Americans and others. Its goals are: To promote a positive image of Italian Americans; To fight bias, bigotry & defamation which has plagued the Italian American Community for many years.
To be eligible for membership, one must have been born in Italy or be a descendant or a spouse of one of Italian lineage. Also eligible for membership is one who has been adopted by persons of Italian descent or a spouse of the adopted person
Social membership is provided for non-Italians who believe OSIA goals and wish to participate in its programs.
For membership or additional information please contact President Joe Jannarone Jr. at (973) 264-2999 or email [email protected]. You can visit their website by clicking here.
