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Online Issue Date: July 21, 2010

Slovenefest opens the reign of
the Society’s newest Miss SNPJ

Greetings from the SNPJ Fraternal Department. I hope everybody had a great time this year at Slovenefest XXIX and during the 54th Miss SNPJ Pageant. On Thursday afternoon, six beautiful young ladies, accompanied by Miss SNPJ 2010 Kara Maruszak, arrived at the hotel for the start of the 54th Miss SNPJ Pageant weekend...
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  Miss SNPJ 2011 SELINA PROGAR (138) receives her tiara from Miss SNPJ 2010 KARA MARUSZAK.
     
Lodge 225 extends honors
to retiring Lodge secretary

The summer season began with a flurry in southeast Kansas as Lodge 225 held its annual picnic June 13. This was also a special event in that we honored our retiring Lodge secretary, Sis. Ann Hutchcraft. Ann has been secretary of Lodge 225 for more than 30 years, and she has served our Lodge and the Society well ...
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  Lodge 225 President and Region 7 Vice President JOHNNIE ZIBERT presented former Lodge Secretary ANN HUTCHCRAFT with a plaque to commemorate her 30-plus years of service to Lodge 225.
     
Lodge 142 ready to celebrate
a century at the SNPJ Farm

This year is a special year for Mirni Raj Lodge 142 as we mark our 100th anniversary! Here is the brief history of our Lodge as written by the late Louis Kaferle: “On Aug. 21, 1910, Lodge 142 was organized with 26 people in attendance. The official name ‘Mir’ was chosen on a motion by Mr. Martin Pogorelec. On Dec. 3, 1916...
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Get a healthy dose of culture
at the SNPJ Heritage Center

Slovenefest XXIX is now history. The weekend was packed with music, dancing, good food, and catching up with old friends and making new ones. The SNPJ Slovenian Heritage Center was busy with visitors who enjoyed the new displays and new items that are for sale. Our T-shirt design contest was a success, drawing 22 entries...
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Results posted from the 2010
W.Pa./Lodge 138 Golf Tournament

If you competed in the 2010 Western Pa./Lodge 138 Golf Tournament June 13, you’ll want to check the tournament results...
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PROSVETA Issue 15: July 28, 2010
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