CROATIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY MAY NEWSLETTER

8711 SO. 36TH ST. OMAHA, NE. 68147

EASTER EGG HUNT:

We had over 40 children attend and enjoy the Easter Egg hunt at our hall on Holy Saturday. They were treated to Ice Cream sundaes, being able to be creative and color their eggs and best of the visit with the Easter Bunny. A special thanks to Robyn Leatherwood, Heidi Haynie, Ryan Farrar for assisting the Easter Bunny and making this a wonderful event. Thanks to all of the other helpers as well.

WEB SITE:

We now have a web site WWW. omahaculturesfest.org, that contains our calendar of events, board members and officers. We will start to add things as they come along. Check it out and let us know what you think.

SLOAN TRIP:

We had a full bus of people that enjoyed the trip to Sloan for an afternoon of gambling. Some of the people returned much happier than when they left. Steve Skradski did a great job in organizing the event. Thanks to Steve and everyone else that was involved in the planning and organizing. The Society received a check for over $400.00 from the casino. Good job!

HAMBURGER NIGHT:

Hamburger nights will begin on May 15. The cost will be e $4.00 for a burger, fries and a soft drink or 2 hot dogs; fries and a soft drink. The hamburger nights will run through August. Come and enjoy the nice weather and food with your friends at the Society. Can't beat the price or the company.,

POLKA MASS AND DINNER DANCE:

Don't forget to mark your calendars for June 22. Starting with Mass at 5 PM at Sts.. Peter and Paul Church followed by a dinner and dance at Sts.. Peter and Paul gym. The Ed Grisnik orchestra will play at Mass and for the dance. The Croatian choir from KC will sing at the Mass. The celebration will be shared with the Sts. Peter and Paul Athletic Club. This will be held in conjunction with the 85th Anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish. Admission to the dinner and dance will be $15.00 per person. Advance purchase of tickets ins required. No ticket is required for attendance at Mass. This event is one of the many ways' the Society is able to promote the Croatian Culture. Proceeds will be added to the Sts. Peter and Paul Parish improvement fund. Let's all show our support from the Society, make your reservations early and come have a great time. Tickets can be purchased from Helen Katusin‑ 733‑3927, Helene Lesac‑731‑7506, Charlotte Young‑ 932‑7320 or Cultural Society‑733‑1018, Please leave your name, phone number and number of tickets you need, and I will return your call.!

GATE:

A new gate has been installed at our main entrance on 36th Street. We hope this will keep out any unwanted guests when our facility is not holding a function. Our neighbors have expressed their gratitude to the Society for our cooperation.

MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Father Golik is this month's honored member. He has been an avid, tireless worker in the Society since its inception. Through rough times and good times his steady, helpful guidance had had a powerful influence on the Society. Father had been under the weather again with his back, but we all know how much he has contributed to our organization both physically and religiously. He had continued to visit the ill in the hospitals and nursing homes on a regular basis. Thank you Father Golik for everything you do for the Society, you are appreciated.

CROATIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY MEMORIAL COMMEMERATION

Fr. Golik will offer a Mass celebrating Croatian Independence Day will be celebrated at 6PM on June 18^th.

JACKPOT NEWS:

Josphine Tomasek was the lucky winner of a $200.00 pot. Jackpot losers were Glen Thome, Bob Craven, Kenneth Dragon, and Mark Dasovic. We currently have 2 pots to draw from, one is worth $200.00 and the 2nd one is growing with $6.00 in it. Be sure and sign up when you attend a Society event.

TUITION ASSISTANCE:

It's time to make sure the scholarship committee has your grades as soon as they are available. The deadline for submitting your grades is June 5. The committee will meet after June 5 to determine students who will receive the financial assistance and the checks will be mailed out prior to July 1.

ILL MEMBERS:

Marlene Skradski recovering from surgery at home. George Krijan recovering at home from a heart attack.

CONDOLENCES:

Our condolences to Helen and George Katusin on the death of Helen's brother Leonard, Norma and John Gregurich on the death of Norma's mother and to the family of Glenn Moore, a new member of the Society.

Bernie Lorkovic President of C.C.S

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS