Pristavski Listic - Slovenska Pristava

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Opening day picnic 2016
Opening day of the 2016 Slovenska Pristava summer season is right around the corner! It will be held on
Sunday, May 29th, starting with Mass celebrated by Fr. John Kumse at 1:00pm. The kitchen will be serving
everyone’s favorite Pristava burgers, french fries, klobase, and more! Čevapčiči dinners will also be available
for sale! The Don Wojtila Band will begin music for your listening and dancing pleasure at 4:00pm. The
heated pool will be open as long as weather permits. Come join us for a day of fun in the sun with your
family and friends! See you then!
Odprtje Slovenske pristave 2016
Čas gre prehitro naprej in prva veselica letos na Slovenski Pristavi bo 29. maja
popoldne. Sveta maša bo ob eni uri popoldne in jo bo daroval častiti g.Janez
Kumše. Po maši bo kuhinja bo ponudila običajne jedi in na žaru se bodo za
vas pekli čevapčiči. Pri točilni mizi si boste lahko izbrali pijačo po vaši želji.
Od 4. ure naprej bo za ples in zabavo poskrbel Don Wojtila ansambel. Če bo
dovolj topla voda bo odprt plavalni bazen. Člani in prijatelji Pristave prisrčno
vabljeni.
From the President...
Happy 55th Anniversary to Slovenska Pristava!
Fifty-five years ago our founders made a decision that would change our lives forever. They took a
chance and purchased the piece of property that is today Slovenska Pristava. We are lucky to have
inherited this special place and all it holds for Slovenians across Northeast Ohio
and North America. Our little piece of Slovenia here in the United States
continues to offer a place in which we are able to celebrate the joys of our
Slovenian culture and heritage with family and friends.
With a continued focus on family, the Pristava Board and membership
undertook the monumental task of rebuilding one of the jewels of Pristava, our
swimming pool. Due to the priceless gift of volunteerism from our members
planning, material and financial donations, and sweat equity, the Pristava community built a swimming
facility of which we are all proud. In order to complete the pool in a timely fashion the Board made the
difficult decision to take out private and business loans. I am proud to report that because of the
generous support of our members were we able to pay the loans back the final outstanding loans
connected with the construction of our swimming pool.
Pristava is now DEBT-FREE! This was only possible because of your donations, volunteer hours, and
constant support of our work. Thank you!
Slovenska Pristava has had a good beginning to the 2016 season with a Pristavska Noč that will be
remembered as one of the finest in years. Thank you to all who were able to help us celebrate 50 years
of Camp Pristava at the St. Clair Slovenian National Home. Heartfelt thanks go to the planning
committee for creating a night to remember and for setting a high standard for the rest of the year’s
events.
As you begin to make plans for the upcoming months, I hope that you will be able to make Pristava a
destination for your family and friends. Please make sure to take time to read through this edition of
The Listič in which you will find more information about our upcoming season’s events. Make sure to
bookmark our website www.slovenskapristava.org and “LIKE” our Slovenska Pristava Facebook page for
updated information throughout the year. Additionally, please support the Slovenian radio stations and
the Slovenian American Times throughout the 2016 season.
I look forward to seeing you at one of the many events this season, continuing with the Reverse
Raffle held April 9, 2016! Let’s toast together to celebrate the beauty and joy of being part of Slovenska
Pristava! Na zdravje!
On behalf of the Board Members of Slovenska Pristava, I am respectfully yours,
Mary Ann Vogel, President/predsednica
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MEMBER TESTIMONIAL
By Frances Miklich Coberly
My great grandfather, Johannes Miklič, emigrated from Cesta, Dobropolje in
Dolenjska in 1892 and settled in Sparta, Minnesota. Over the course of 15 years,
he brought his wife and four children to Sparta. In 1898, his son, my grandfather,
Franc B. Miklič, emigrated from Cesta, Dobropolje to Sparta. My grandmother,
Frančiška Boštjančič, came to America in 1907 from Videm, Dobropolje. They
married in 1907 in Bemidji, Minnesota and raised their six children in Aurora,
Minnesota until moving to Cleveland in 1923. My grandmother died in 1928 at the
age of 43 and my grandfather died in 1932 at the age of 49.
My first visit to Slovenska Pristava in 2007 was quite emotional! My husband,
Phil Coberly, and I arrived early on Sunday morning to attend Mass before St.
Mary's picnic. It was raining and the picnic tables were wet. As soon as the rain stopped, Pristava
volunteers began wiping off the tables and speaking to one another in Slovenian. I started to cry and
my husband asked, "What is the matter? Why are you crying?" I told him that I felt at home and wished
my grandparents and mother could share this day with me! I couldn't help but feel I was back in 1928
at a picnic with my Slovenian family in Aurora, Minnesota.
After that day, I visited Pristava regularly and enjoyed the friendship of the members. Phil and I
already knew a few of them from the Willoughby American Legion and St. Mary's Church. We sat with
Poldi Bojc, Ferdo Sečnik, Tony Champa, Tone Vogel, and Frances. I got to know the principles and
purpose of Pristava as well as many other members. I liked the idea that our Catholic faith was at the
center of our existence. I truly found a home and became a member in 2009. In 2014, I was elected to
the Board of Slovenska Pristava.
I am affiliated with several other Slovenian organizations. I belong to the Pensioners Club of
Slovenska Pristava, Slovenian Genealogy Society International, and volunteer as a Research Specialist at
the Slovenian Genealogy Research Center located within the Slovenian National Home complex on St.
Clair Avenue. Our purpose is to connect families with their Slovenian relatives here in America and in
Slovenia. I am also a member of the Slovenian American Heritage Association. Once a month I attend
Cooking Class with Micka at St Mary's and submit photos from the class for publication in the Slovenian
American Times.
This is my message to the entire Slovenian Community. "My hope is that this year and in the years to
come, all Slovenian organizations here in the greater Cleveland community can extend their hands to
one another and work together! We are a loving, hardworking, and fun-loving people. There is nothing
we cannot do when we all support each other. We are Americans first—then the Face of Our Slovenian
Heritage and Culture.”
Zevnik-Cosic Funeral Home
28890 Chardon Road - Willoughby Hills, OH 44092
Phone (440) 944-8400 Joe Zevnik - Licensed Funeral Director
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Greetings members!
Are you looking for a unique gift for a graduating high school or college student? Why not consider a membership to
Slovenska Pristava? This is a great way to keep our community growing and thriving with the younger generation.
Membership forms can be found at http://www.slovenskapristava.org/about-us/membership. You may also contact
Connie Spehar or Mary Riccardi and have a form mailed to you.
In an effort to serve you better, contained in this mailer is a census form. Please update any pertinent information for
our records. The form can be mailed in with your membership payment or handed to us at any event this year.
The annual membership rates are as follows:
Youth (Under 23, Active Student)
No Charge
Adult
$100
Pensioner( 65+ as of January 1, 2016)
$60
Pensioner (85+ as of January 1, 2016)
No Charge
Please mail your dues before June 1st to:
5900 SOM Center Road
Suite 12 - #125
Willoughby, OH 44094-3086
[email protected]
Membership dues for 2016 are due by June 1st. Starting this year, a late fee of $25 will be assessed for payment received
after June 1st. Please include your membership number(s) in the memo section of your check.
Calendar of Events 2016
APR 09
MAY 25
MAY 29
JUN 12
JUN 18
JUN 19
JUN 26
REVERSE RAFFLE
ČIŠČENJE – CLEANING OF PRISTAVA
OPENING DAY PICNIC & POOL OPEN
St. Mary’s Slovenian School
St. Vitus Slovenian School
SPOMINSKI DAN & DEDICATION OF CHAPEL
CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS OF SLOVENIAN
INDEPENDENCE/PROUD TO BE SLOVENIAN DAY
JUL 02
Slovenska Pristava Campers’ Steak Roast
JUL 10
MZA Catholic Mission Club Picnic
JUL 11-17 Camp Pristava
JUL 17
St. Vitus Parish Picnic
JUL 24
SLOVENSKA PRISTAVA POOL PARTY
JUL 30
Private Event
AUG 07
Slovenska Pristava Pensioners’ Picnic
AUG 14
Primorski Klub Picnic
AUG 21
St. Mary’s Parish Picnic
AUG 27
Private Event
SEP 10
Private Event
SEP 11
VINSKA TRGATEV – WINE FESTIVAL
SEP 17
Slovenska Pristava Campers’ “Clam Jam”
SEP 24
Private Event
OCT 01
OKTOBERFEST
OCT 09
Koline – Rice & Blood Sausage Festival
OCT 23
OBČNI ZBOR – ANNUAL MEETING
OCT 30
MOLITVE – PRAYERS
JAN 28
PRISTAVSKA NOČ 2017
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Pristava Camping Memories
By Ana Gaser
Camp Pristava. When reminiscing about camp, each individual person will have his or her
own stories and view, but all of the stories have the same theme – an unforgettable
experience. The words “Camp Pristava” bring memories of friendship, laughter, and
emotions to a camper or counselor. The majority of campers and counselors come from the
Greater Cleveland area; however, there are a few attendees that come from other states
and occasionally from other countries to attend the week-long summer camp. The continuous commitment
of returning to camp speaks louder than words of the impact it has had on their lives. The fact that
counselors and parents adjust their work schedules to volunteer their time to be part of the week-long
camp demonstrates the devotion and commitment to making the camp experience a success for everyone.
This type of dedication and selfless contribution of time and talents shows that Camp Pristava is unlike any
other.
My first memory of camp is from before I was even old enough to attend. On a Monday morning, my
mother pulled up to Pristava, already an unusual event since we would typically attend Pristava on the
weekends. My older sister and all the “big kids” were being dropped off for camp. Terrified to attend, my
sister did not want to go, and she hated my mother for “shipping her off.” We visited her in the middle of
the week and her experience was not at all what I was anticipating – she was having a blast and would not
stop talking about it. To my five-year-old mind, this camp went from being a prison to a magical kingdom
where kids ruled for the week. Four years later, I remember my “drop-off” was a little different from my
sisters’, and I was more anxious regarding the things about which every 9-year-old girl worries: “Am I going
to make any friends, and what makes this so different from any other camp?” By the end of day one, I had
already made several friends within my group. My counselors had already created a nickname for me:
Giggles. For those of you who may not know me, I love to giggle. Although people do not refer to me as
Giggles anymore, Camp Pristava is where I found myself giggling the most for years to come - I giggled my
way from camper to head counselor.
Each year when Saturday night at camp rolls around, everyone begins to think, “It’s over already?” They
begin discussions and countdowns for the following years to come. The Camp Pristava “rush” continues for
a couple of days after departure. It is called “post-camp syndrome”: looking around for the usual fivecourse meal, attempting to play dodgeball with your parents or dog, singing a camp song before eating and
realizing no one is joining your proclamation to food, looking down at your watch around one or two
o’clock to head to the pool for a swim or afternoon nap, attempting to start a twelve-foot bonfire (because
no other bonfire you have attended has been that high), but most importantly texting/calling your fellow
camp friends to hang out every day after or at least once a month to stay connected. Our world has
become so isolated that as a society, we are losing the value of spending time with one another and
appreciating the culture to which we all belong. Camp Pristava is a constant reminder of the family with
which the Slovenian community has blessed me, and I can’t wait for the day when my nieces, nephews,
children, and grandchildren can attend.
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MEMORIAL PAVERS
From now thru Sunday, May 1, 2016, you can purchase
a paver to support the Chapel/Orlov Vrh renovations. If
you are interested, please send the form and payment
to Sonia Omahen to the address on the form. The
prices are: 4” x 8” paver-$125 and 8” x 8” paver-$225.
All pavers that will be purchased during this fundraiser
will be installed before the next spominska maša in
2016. If you have any questions, please contact Sonia
Omahen at 216-469-4052. Thank you for supporting
the Chapel/Orlov Vrh fundraiser! Forms for ordering
memorial pavers are available on Slovenska Pristava’s
website: www.slovenskapristava.org.
PRISTAVA FINANCIALS
The Pristava annual membership dues are a critical source of our organization's financial viability. In
the most recent years, our dues cover approximately 70% of our annual fixed expenses. These
expenses include the annual insurance, real estate taxes, maintenance, and utility costs. We should
target to cover 100% of our fixed costs with our annual membership dues and utilize the profits
from our picnics and fundraising efforts to continue our capital improvement of our grounds and
buildings. Timely payments allow us to plan capital projects in a more efficient manner.
Subscribe TODAY!
Subscription Information Contact:
[email protected]
or call 440-833-0020
Pozor Balincarji !!! All balinca lovers are invited to join Pristava Balinca players every
Thursday and Sunday afternoon for fun and friendly competition. All
interested setting up teams for the summer season, call Matt Loncar (440)
944-8675 or Tone Skerl (440) 256-1987. Happy Balinca playing to all!!!
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ANNUAL REVERSE RAFFLE
Slovenska Pristava is hosting a Reverse Raffle, Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Lausche Lodge beginning
at 5:00pm. Come join us and have a chance at over $5000 in total prizes, which includes the main
prize of $2500, as well as sideboard prizes! Ticket price is $50 for the main board ticket, excellent
dinner with appetizers, dessert, wine, beer, and soft drinks. You can also bring
your own table snacks and spirits. A ticket for dinner only is $25. Bring a table of
friends and have a great time! All proceeds from this raffle go towards the
operating expenses of Slovenska Pristava. For reservations, call Nadia Kobal
at 440-477-1489 or email [email protected].
Attention all Volleyball Players!
Pristava will once again host sand volleyball tournaments this summer. If you're interested in playing in any of the tournaments, contact Matt Plečnik at
440-796-4623 or [email protected].
Saturday, June ??th - Draw 3's Tournament This date is to be decided. We will update
Date
Type
everyone as soon as possible. Tournament start time at 9 am. All players register as
Sat, June ??
Draw 3’s
individuals and teams will be drawn randomly each match. There will be pool play in
the morning which will determine teams for an afternoon tournament.
Sat, July 2
4v4
Saturday, July 2nd - 4v4 Tournament (4th of July Memorial Tournament)
(This date also corresponds with the Campers’ Steak Roast in the evening.) Tournament start time at 9 am. (4)
Sat, Sept 3
2v2
players per team with a minimum of (1) girl. Pool play in the morning will determine positions for an afternoon
tournament.
Saturday, September 3rd - Doubles Tournament (Labor Day Weekend Tournament) Tournament start time at 9 am. (2) players per team (no gender
requirement: guy/guy, guy/girl, or girl/girl). All will play in the same tournament. Pool play in the morning will determine positions for an afternoon
tournament.
The courts are being prepped and we are looking forward to another fun summer. Please join us if you can!!!!
CAMP PRISTAVA 2016
Camp Pristava 2016 will be held from July 11-17, 2016. Enrollment is open to all members of Slovenska Pristava, Saint Mary’s Slovenian
School and Saint Vitus Slovenian School. Camp is open to children who have completed 3rd grade (must be 9 years old) through
8th grade. Registration forms will be available in May 2016 via email and /or on the Slovenska Pristava website at
www.SlovenskaPristava.org. For additional information, please contact Tony Hauptman at [email protected] or at 440-446-9202.
OKTOBERFEST 2016
The third annual Oktoberfest at Pristava will be on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in Lausche Lodge. Dinners will be available for
order and a limited selection of food will be served later in the evening. Laško pivo and German beers will be available. There
will be raffles, contests, and Pilsner glasses with the Slovenska Pristava logo available for sale. Everyone is invited to come join
us for an evening of fun and dancing! Don’t miss out—this event gets bigger and better every year! PROST! NA ZDRAVJE!
Pomoč v kuhinji—Kitchen Help needed
Pristava ima letos štir veselic. Kuhinja bo postregla z
kosili ali pa z prodajo hamburgerjev, klobas, hrenovk in
drugih dobrin. Za vsako veselico je potrebno približno
10-15 ljudi, ki so vajeni v kuhinjskega dela. Prosimo
vse članice in člane, ki so pripravljeni pomagati, naj
pokličejo Ani Sterle telefonsko št. 216-731-3057.
Pristava has scheduled four picnics this summer. Dinners will
be served or you can be served with hamburgers, sausages,
hot dogs, and other food. We need 10-15 volunteers to work
in the kitchen for each Pristava picnic. All members who
know their way around a kitchen or can help serve, are asked
to volunteer by calling Ani Sterle (216-731-3057).
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Informacije za člane—Information for members
Spletna Stran—Slovenska Pristava Website: www.slovenskapristava.org
Our website has changed and is vastly improved. On the Pristava grounds, we also have Wi-Fi so
one can be connected to the world all the time!
Like us on Facebook: Slovenska Pristava
Follow us on Twitter: @slopristava
Camping Trailers and Cabins
Yearly Dues for campers and cabins is $250.00 and
must be paid by June 6th. Campsites or cottages
cannot be transferred to another member without the
approval of the Board of Slovenska Pristava. Campers/
trailers cannot be transferred to another member. For
any questions regarding building a cabin, please
contact Ani Sterle at [email protected].
Membership and Gate Cards
Cards issued from 2009 to the present are your Membership card and Gate Key. Your card/s will be activated only upon payment of all dues owed. Members
should always carry their cards and will be required to
present them at the gate for admission. All adult
guests who wish to gain admission to our grounds are
required to purchase a one-day membership for $10.
Additional gate cards may be purchased for $7.
Liquor License Slovenska Pristava has a liquor license
to sell alcohol on its premises. This license is valid only
for organizations that have
nonprofit status. The rules of this
license mandate that only active
members may purchase alcohol.
Therefore, it is very important that
yearly dues are paid in full.
Swimming Pool Fees
And Schedule for 2016
Members
Yearly Pass
Family
$120.00
Single—Adult
$35.00
Single—Youth
$25.00
Daily Admission
Adult
$3.00
Youth (8-17)
$2.00
Youth (2-7)
$1.00
Youth (Under 2)
Free
Non-swimmers (Adults 65+)Free
Non-members
Yearly Pass (Must be co-signed by a member and
approved by the board)
Family
$240.00
Daily Admission (Must be recommended or
accompanied
by a Pristava Member)
Adult
$7.00
Youth (8-17)
$5.00
Youth (2-7)
$2.00
Youth (under 2)
Free
Non-swimmers (Adults 65+)
$1.00
Pool Pavilion is available for rent: $30 (members only )
NO GLASS ALLOWED IN FENCED AREA OF THE POOL
Swimming Pool Schedule
May 29-30
Noon-6pm
June 4-5
Noon-6pm
June 6-Aug 21
11am-7pm
Aug 27-28
Noon-6pm
Sept 3-5
Noon-6pm
July 11-16 MEMBERS ONLY (Camp Week)
Ministrstvo in Urad za Slovence v zamejstvu in po svetu ima nov portal/spletno stran, ki povezuje vse Slovence doma in po vsem svetu.
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Proud to be Slovenian Day 2015
FROM PRISTAVA BOARD --- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We ask you, members and non-members, to please call the people in charge to sign up for any of the following
categories according to your physical ability to perform the work comfortably and to fit your personality. With more
volunteers, we could all enjoy the picnics at Pristava with our family and friends. To help, please call or e-mail the
following people. Thank you!
Kitchen
Bar
Pool
Gate
Bar/Dinner Tickets
Groundskeeper
Maintenance
Campground Maintenance
Special Events
Publicity/Advertising
Fundraising
Campers Liason
Ani Sterle
Milan Ribic
Margie Leden
Frank Vidmar
John Srsen
John Ferkul
Stane Rus
Frank Kogovsek
Tom Znidarsic
Ani Sterle
Elizabeth Zalik
Milan Ribic
Tony Ovsenik
Mary Ann Vogel
Sonia Domanko
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Event Reservations
Membership
Rentals
216-731-3057
440-840-0211
440-487-6541
440-259-5455
440-463-8402
440-855-3486
440-944-7935
440-679-4119
440-975-0525
216-731-3057
440-537-1941
440-840-0211
440-897-3925
216-235-2185
216-374-4636
Pristava Executive Board Members
2016-2017
Mary Ann Vogel
216-235-2185
Milan Ribic
440-840-0211
John Srsen
440-463-8402
Sonia Omahen
216-531-9927
Elizabeth Zalik
440-537-1941
Connie Spehar
216-469-1738
Mary Riccardi
440-749-4792
Margie Leden
440-487-6541
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