Forty-Eighth Slovenes of the Year Banquet

Each year the Federation of Slovenian National Homes has honored our Slovenes of the Year. On Saturday, March 21, 2009, our Federation will present the Slovenes of the Year, Class of 2009, at an Awards Banquet.

The Banquet will take place at the Slovenian National Home, 6417 St. Clair Avenue. Dinner will be served at 4:00 p.m., with the program starting at 6:00 p.m.

The following is a list of individuals being honored from each of the Slovenian National Homes and the Slovene Woman and Man of the Year 2009. Click the honoree's name to read their bio.

• Robert A. Hopkins (2009 Man of the Year)
• Geraldine A. Hopkins (2009 Woman of the Year)
• Josepha Strauss (Slovenian National Home - St. Clair)
• Ed Morel (Slovenian Home Society - Holmes)
• Mitzie Mahne (American Slovenian Club - Fairport)
• Olga Dorchak (Slovenian National Home - E. 80th)
• Mark Habat (Slovenian Society Home - Recher)
• Judy Hauser (Slovenian Independent Society Home)

Photos of the Federation of Slovenian Homes banquet posted at:  http://www.cleslo.com/photos/2009-03-21.shtml