Let's be clear. Because the Mafia originated in Sicily, yes, at one time one had to be all Sicilian to be a "made" member. Of course, Cosa Nostra in America has had to adapt to the times because over the years it has proven difficult to find a sufficiant number of Sicilians to constitute Cosa Nostra's made membership. Also, Cosa Nostra has not wanted to pass up a good thing when it discovers an Italian who would benefit it who is not Sicilian. Frank Castello, for example, was Calabrese.

You may be "associated" with Cosa Nostra, but you are not a member. Hyman Roth, for example or Tom Hagen for that matter.