We, the members of the Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America, a fraternal organization, being a part of the United States of America, which we serve at all times with undivided devotion, and to whose progress we dedicate ourselves; united int the belief in God; conscious of being a representative element of an old civilization which has contributed to the enlightenment of the human spirit, and which through our activities, institutions and customs may enrich and broaden the pattern of the AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE; realizing that through an intelligent and constant exercise of civic duties and rights, and obedience to the CONSTITUTION of the United States, we uphold and strengthen this Republic, in order to make known our objectives and insure their attainment through the harmonious functioning of all parts of the organization, the said ORDER SONS & DAUGHTERS OF ITALY IN AMERICA.

The purposes of our Organization are:

A) to enroll in its membership all persons of Italian birth or descent and all others of good character;

B) to promote national education and secure adequate laws for the benefit of its members by active participation in the political, social and civic life of our communities.

C) to encourage the dissemination of Italian Culture in the United States and uphold the prestige of the people of Italian heritage in America.

D) to initiate and organize movements for patriotic and humanitarian purposes, thereby establishing a motto of "Liberty, Equality and Fraternity."