Commissions

Supervise the budget system and submits it yearly to the delegates in convention for review and approval.

The C & E Trust assists others through contributions to educational, charitable, cultural, and disaster relief efforts.

Charitable arm of the Grand Lodge, the commission shall raise funds for charitable disbursement. Does charitable acts such as visit and distribute gifts to nursing homes and orphanages.

The Commission for Social Justice, or CSJ, is the anti-defamation arm of the OSIA, and conducts research, produces studies, teaching tools, pamphlets, exhibits and other materials on the achievements and contributions of Italian Americans.

Responsible for seeking, obtaining and preserving all possible historical information concerning the Sons of Italy.

Develops programs to promote an awareness and knowledge of Italian culture both within the order and the general public.

Supervises the publication of the Grand Lodge By-laws and proposals. Examines By-laws of local lodges and recommends approval to State Council.

Directs and administers the activities of the Junior Lodges. These lodges consist of members ranging in age 10 to 18 years. It builds a strong foundation of the Italian heritage, traditions, rituals and purpose of the order.

Publishes the official paper of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, the "Sons of Italy News", New England's largest Italian American newspaper. In the paper is Grand Lodge news, national news as well as local lodge news and upcoming events.

The membership commission works to enroll new members in the order through membership drives, incentive plans, and other recruiting tools.

Through Lodge visitations, publications, seminars and meetings, the commission instructs the members of the Order in the ideals, purposes, rituals, and rules.

Promotes interest in the Order by publicizing the social culture and charitable activities of the Order through the Sons of Italy News and various local media sources.

Annually recognizes and honors academically outstanding high school seniors with monetary scholarship awards. Together with the Charitable and Educational Trust and Local Lodges over $125,000 is awarded yearly to deserving students.

Promotes and develops Grand Lodge sports tournaments, including Bowling, Bocce, Darts, and Cribbage

Responsible for the supervision and nominations of State Deputies and District Deputies of the Grand Lodge. These Deputies represent the State President and State Council at all Local Lodge meetings.