Frank Sinatra Lodge # 2621

UNICO National Declares Unanimous Support for Official Designation of October as Italian and Italian American Heritage Month

A message from our President.

I would like to thank our members for electing me president of our lodge. Our immediate past president Barbara Stonnell did an exemplary job and I am proud to have served as her Vice President. Lets applaud her for her conscience efforts.

I was honored to be selected to represent our lodge at NJ OSIA *Purple Astor Charity Ball 2008. Our collective efforts in charitable donations and fund raising resulted in thousands of dollars given to causes which would help eliminate potentially deadly and incapacitating diseases such as; Alzheimer's, Arthritis and Cooley's Anemia. (Cooley's Anemia directly affecting those of Italian decent.). Truly the atmosphere was festive and without doubt, familia Italiano! *(For your information, the Purple Astor flower is the national flower of Italy.) I had the pleasure of conferring with our state officials and promised them an opportunity to address our lodge in the very near future. Lets thank Charity Chairpersons Joseph Marcasciano, Barbara Marcasciano and Dominic Pucci for making this event a complete success.

As your newly elected president I would like to incorporate new strategies and programs not only of interest to our current members but to draw new members and motivate retention. Some programs will reach out to encourage Italian history and language courses in schools and universities in the area. Part of this I hope would develop a student exchange program here and in Italy.

I would like to plan in the very near future trips to Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and Little Italy in New York City. Any of you who have any ideas in keeping this Lodge vibrant can see me anytime, lets discuss any and all ideas!

Lets work together and have fun too!

I look forward in working with each and everyone of you in making Lodge 2621 a success.

Gracie!

Fraternally,

Ralph J. Rubinek

President

OSIA, Frank Sinatra Lodge 2621

The Sons of Italy in America is the country's largest and oldest Italian and fraternal organization. We share a proud heritage, and working together, a proud future. We encourage you, your family and friends to join us in this endeavor.

The purpose of the order is to promote charitable endeavors to keep alive the traditions of their ancestors and disseminate Italian Culture in the United States. The order promotes moral, intellectual and maternal well being of our membership and encourages active participation in the political, social and civil life in our communities.

All general meetings will be held the 4th Tuesday of every month and usually at different locations. Please check our calendar for updates to see scheduled upcoming meetings and events.