Slovenian Union of America http://slovenianunion.org Preserving and promoting the legacy of our heritage since 1926. Fri, 18 May 2012 18:20:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Slovenian Influence Found in Southwest Suburbs http://slovenianunion.org/slovenian-influence-found-in-southwest-suburbs http://slovenianunion.org/slovenian-influence-found-in-southwest-suburbs#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:20:35 +0000 Jan King http://slovenianunion.org/?p=706 Chicago Tribune Reporter, Becky Schlikerma, has given permission to share her story of Slovenian Union of America and what is called “Slovenian Row” in Joliet, IL where SUA’s home office is located.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-05-17/news/ct-met-nato-ethnic-enclaves-slovenes-in-joliet-20120517_1_slovenian-community-suburbs-older-generation

]]> http://slovenianunion.org/slovenian-influence-found-in-southwest-suburbs/feed 0 SUA member Paula Mavec http://slovenianunion.org/sua-member-paula-mavec http://slovenianunion.org/sua-member-paula-mavec#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 20:59:48 +0000 Jan King http://slovenianunion.org/?p=701

SUA member Paula Mavec signing a Zarja magazine at the Slovenian EmbasyOpen House in Washington D.C. on May 12, 2012. Paula was there to demonstrate her apple struedle making, and to promote her upcoming Mt. Triglav climb. You can read all about Paula in the current issue of SUA's bi-monthly magazine, Zarja, The Dawn.

]]> http://slovenianunion.org/sua-member-paula-mavec/feed 0 Slovenian Wine Tasting in Willoughby, Ohio http://slovenianunion.org/slovenian-wine-tasting-in-willoughby-ohio http://slovenianunion.org/slovenian-wine-tasting-in-willoughby-ohio#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 18:50:38 +0000 Jan King http://slovenianunion.org/?p=696 For those who will be out and about on May 18, 2012, you are cordially invited to attend a Slovenian Wine Tasting.  For details, open the WINE INVITATION and enjoy!!

]]> http://slovenianunion.org/slovenian-wine-tasting-in-willoughby-ohio/feed 0 Joe Tomsick takes reins as CEO of Lake County Council on Aging http://slovenianunion.org/joe-tomsick-takes-reins-as-ceo-of-lake-county-council-on-aging http://slovenianunion.org/joe-tomsick-takes-reins-as-ceo-of-lake-county-council-on-aging#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 23:06:24 +0000 Jan King http://slovenianunion.org/?p=693 Read about SUA member Joe Tomsick:

http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2012/04/13/news/doc4f88287a13c11020028822.txt?viewmode=fullstory

]]> http://slovenianunion.org/joe-tomsick-takes-reins-as-ceo-of-lake-county-council-on-aging/feed 0 Embassy of the Repbulic of Slovenia Open House http://slovenianunion.org/embassy-of-the-repbulic-of-slovenia-open-house http://slovenianunion.org/embassy-of-the-repbulic-of-slovenia-open-house#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 19:53:33 +0000 Jan King http://slovenianunion.org/?p=687 The Slovenian Embassy has opened it’s doors on May 12, 2012.  SUA members,  Paul Mavec will be there to demonstrate her Family refined art of Strudel making, along with Nick Carmody, who demonstrate his expertise in potica making .  Come and enjoy all the the camaraderie and festivities of the day!

You will find the schedule/events in the attached pdf.

EUEuroEmbassy-May_12

]]> http://slovenianunion.org/embassy-of-the-repbulic-of-slovenia-open-house/feed 0 Paula’s Triglav Climb http://slovenianunion.org/paulas-triglav-climb http://slovenianunion.org/paulas-triglav-climb#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 19:23:04 +0000 Jan King http://slovenianunion.org/?p=679 SUA member, Paula Mavec, Branch 99, Lemont, Illinois is planning to climb Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain.  Can you help Paula in her quest?  Paula is determined and has been in training for months.  You can read all about Paula in the March/April Zarja.

To donate to Paula’s Triglav climb, click here: Triglav.

Thank you!

 

]]> http://slovenianunion.org/paulas-triglav-climb/feed 0 2012 Youth Camp for Teenagers of Slovenian heritage from Abroad http://slovenianunion.org/2012-youth-camp-for-teenagers-of-slovenian-heritage-from-abroad http://slovenianunion.org/2012-youth-camp-for-teenagers-of-slovenian-heritage-from-abroad#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:51:56 +0000 Jan King http://slovenianunion.org/?p=666 If you’re planning a family visit to Slovenia or looking for an event this summer for your children that will be a fantastic experience to learn/experience their heritage first hand, then open the attached flyer,  Slovenian World Congress Summer Youth Camp  for information and to complete your application!

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želimo ti veselo Veliko noč

]]> http://slovenianunion.org/easter-greetings/feed 0 Lepote Slovenije Beautiful Slovenia http://slovenianunion.org/lepote-slovenije-beautiful-slovenia http://slovenianunion.org/lepote-slovenije-beautiful-slovenia#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:21:50 +0000 Jan King http://slovenianunion.org/?p=648      Greetings all,

Enjoy Lepote Slovenije !

]]> http://slovenianunion.org/lepote-slovenije-beautiful-slovenia/feed 0 Slovenian hors d’oeuvres tasting http://slovenianunion.org/slovenian-hors-doeuvres-tasting http://slovenianunion.org/slovenian-hors-doeuvres-tasting#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:27:15 +0000 Jan King http://slovenianunion.org/?p=610 Please join the SUA National Board for a wine and cheese tasting Slovenian event!

Saturday, March 3, 2012
5:30 to 8:00 pm
Slovenian Union of America
431 North Chicago Avenue, Joliet, IL
 

Special guest, 40-year member, Paula Mavec, will outline her plan to climb Mount Triglav this summer. Please come and support Paula as she embarks on this monumental adventure at the young age of 70.

$25 donation

 Please see attachment for more information SUA_Wine_Cheese_Potica[1]

RSVP mary.carmody@rockymountainpotica.com

 And thank you in advance,

Mary Gornik Carmody

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