The Little Italy Lodge OSIA # 2286 has as its purpose:

1. To support the purposes of the National OSIA (as articulated in its mission statement)

2. To promote enrollment and active participation in The Little Italy Lodge OSIA # 2286 of all persons of Italian birth or descent and all others as prescribed in Article 1 of the General Laws

3. To initiate and/or promote activities, events and education programs that preserve Italian culture, heritage and legacy

4. To serve as a voice of support for Federal, State and Local legislation that benefits the membership and the larger Italian American community by encouraging active participation in the political, social, and civic life of our communities

5. To provide the membership of The Little Italy Lodge OSIA # 2286 with:
a. A gathering spot for sharing Italian heritage, customs and culture
b. A sanctuary in which mutual respect, camaraderie, interdependence and good-will are fostered and sanctioned
c. A place in which opportunities for learning, self-development, the pursuit of personal interests and the exchange of ideas are actively encouraged and supported.

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