Order Sons and Daughters of Italy

Norwood Italian Lodge 1235

2022 Scholarship Dinner & Presentations


The Norwood Italian Lodge #1235, a local chapter of the Sons and Daughters of Italy, recently held its Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner on June 7, 2022, at Four Points by Sheraton, on Route One, Norwood. Lodge President, Steve Eosco, greeted the over 40 members and guests who supported the event. Scholarship Chairwoman, Toni Eosco, made several introductions, and recognized lodge members, Barbara Campagna and Winnie Carfagno, for their volunteer work on the lodge's scholarship committee. The scholarship award presentations took place immediately following a delicious dinner.

The Italian Lodge has a long history of supporting youth, education and Italian culture. Through the volunteer work of its members to raise funds, and through the addition of memorial and other generous donations, the Norwood Italian Lodge #1235 awarded two $1,000 scholarships. Scholarship committee member, Winnie Carfagno, made a scholarship presentation to Sydney O'Shea, a graduate of King Philip Regional High School. Sydney is the daughter of Ronnie and Colleen O'Shea of Norfolk, as well as the granddaudhter of lodge member, Annette Casale O'Shea. Sydney will pursue her degree in digital marketing/professional sales at Bryant University, RI. Scholarship committee member, Barbara Campagna, made the second award presentation to Isabella Fraone, also a graduate of King Philip Regional High School. Isabella is the daughter of Maurice and Alisa Fraone of Wrentham, as well as the granddaughter of lodge members George and Filippa Sabatini of Walpole. Isabella will pursue her degree in elementary education at Endicott College. Lodge members congratulated Sydney and Isabella, both excellent students, who also earned the highest honors in this year's DECA (Distributive Educational Clubs of America) competitions at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Grand Lodge President and Norwood lodge member, Denise Furnari, delivered remarks to the membership and congratulated the scholarship winners - encouraging them to always remember their Italian roots and their families who have supported them over the years.

Following the awards, guest speaker, James Dow, DECA Advisor and Marketing Teacher at King Philip Regional High School, provided an enthusiastic description of the what the DECA program is all about and how much it impacts students' learning and growth. Deca utilizes project-based learning to reinforce classroom instruction and promote the development of 21st century leadership skills, especially in the areas of marketing, business, finance, hospitality and management. Mr. Dow provided an energetic video presentation of the recent large International Career Development Conference that took place in Atlanta, Ga where Sydney O'Shea and Isabella Fraone competed and placed with high honors/awards. Following his presentation, Mr. Dow answered several questions posed by the lodge membership. The Norwood Italian Lodge greatly appreciated Mr. Dow's time and enjoyed his presentation.

For information about Norwood Italian Lodge membership please contact President, Steve Eosco, at 781-769-7865 or visit the website: www.norwoodsonsofitaly.org to learn about the Lodge.


Pictured in top left photo from left to right are: Isabella Fraone, James Dow & Sydney O'Shea
Pictured in top middle photo are: Winnie Carfagno & Sydney O'Shea
Pictured in top right photo are: Barbara Campagna & Isabella Fraone
Pictured in bottom photo are: Steve Eosco -Lodge President, Toni Eosco -Scholarship Committee Chair, Denise Furnari -State President, George & Filippa Sabatini, Maurice Fraone, Isabella Fraone, Sydney O'Shea & Annette Casale O'Shea.