MACEDONIAN PATRIOTIC ORGANIZATION
•FOUNDED 1922•
91st Annual Convention
August 31 -September 3, 2012
Fort Wayne
Convention Notes
NEW THIS YEAR :
Uncover your Roots – Saturday Workshop
Join genealogist Marvin Moehle as he gives advice and demonstrates how to conduct a genealogy search. This workshop takes place at the Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center a few blocks from the Hilton Hotel.
Rededication of MPO
Saturday Afternoon Join us as we rededicate these two symbols and reflect on the past 90 years of MPO history and achievement. The Macedonian Museum will be open for tours. You can marvel at the Line-a-Type used for decades to set the TRIBUNE, admire the various costumes from villages all over Macdonia and browse the many volumes in the library.
Picnic at the Zoo – Sunday Afternoon
A trolley bus will pick up conventioneers at the hotel and travel to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church for Divine Services.
The next stop will be the nationally acclaimed Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and a Port-a-Pit lunch. The zoo offers many attractions including rides, exhibits an African Safari where you can try your hand at feeding a giraffe. An experience you won’t soon forget!
FRIDAY EVENTS:
Friday’s Dance, Auction and 13th Annual Zelnick Contest
Bring your favorite Zelnick for judging and sharing. Yours may be the next name inscribed on the Zelnick Master Chefs plaque. Hotel staff will heat them. Mark your name on the pan with something that can be refrigerated and baked.
Join in the fun at the auction, bid often and high before your favorite items are gone.
Former TRIBUNE Editor Dr. Lubomir Todorov is Grand Banquet Speaker
On the occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the founding of the Macedonian Patriotic Organization, the Central Committee is pleased to have former TRIBUNE editor and former Central Committee member Lubomir Todorov give the keynote address at the 91st Convention Grand Banquet. Dr. Todorov was instrumental in the publication of the Macedonian Tribune Page One: Major Events of the 20th Century book.
Known as the Macedonian Pavarotti among Nostalgic Song Fest attendees, he enjoys singing with his wife Irina and children Nadia and Todor. Together the proud couple are raising their children in a traditional household speaking the language and keeping their culture alive.
SATURDAY EVENTS:
Delegate Meeting
Saturday morning will be the annual delegate meeting. MPO members only may attend.
President’s Reception
Join President Meanchoff as we honor Grand Banquet Speaker Dr. Lubomir Todorov and the Building Project VIPs.
Saturday Night Dance
The dance will feature the Bill Skimos Band.
Note: The dance starts an hour earlier to better accommodate families with young children.
SUNDAY EVENTS:
The Grand Banquet
Plan to attend the 90th Anniversary gala affair.
This will be a night to remember. Make your plans now to attend.
Sunday Night Dance
Once again Fort Wayne’s own Bill Skimos Band will set the pace for a lively night of music and dancing. The dance will start an hour earlier to accommodate families with small children.
POST-SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT DANCE EVENTS:
Pizza Parties
Get together and hang-out. Plenty of pizza for adults and youth.
Nostalgic Song Fests
Lend your voice or just sit back and listen to harmonies that speak of a time long ago.
This event has grown in popularity over the past few years. Feel free to bring instruments, recordings and sheet music to share.
More information – Convention Flyer 2012_2_Print-3
