The 15th annual Souhrada family reunion was held August 5^th and 6^th, 1995 in the party room in the Durham Apartment in Edina. Minnesota. This is the residence of Leota and Bonnie Campbell and Connie and Sarah Schifffert.

 

The reunion began Saturday evening as we gathered together for dessert and coffee. Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m., brunch was served. At 12 noon, we sat down and enjoyed our potluck dinner.

 

Again this year an auction took place. Among the many things auctioned were china and glassware made in Czechoslovakia and Russia, pictures, etchings, home canned food, and many other articles including hand crafted items.

 

Hosting this years celebration were Gordon and Velma Flynn, Anton Vanicek, Viola Noska and Leota Campbell. Janel Stephens chose flowers from her gardens and made beautiful arrangements. These she placed in the Czechoslovakian vases brought by Dave and Cherie Souhrada. Kolaces were served at brunch and furnished by Hope and Johnny Souhrada. Dave Stephens, Linda Souhrada and Viola Noska were our auctioneers and recorder. Velma Flynn is our family genealogist, Gordon Flynn our registrar, and Anton Vanicek our video technician.

 

Those who attended the reunion for the first time were Jim and Terry Souhrada, Cathy and David Foline, Chris Hines, Colton Daws and Laura Campbell. Jim and Terry Souhrada traveled the greatest distance to be with us.

 

Our 16th Souhrada Family Reunion will be held next year on August 10-11 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is where the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library is located. In 1993 the Souhrada Family donated three hand made wall hangings made over 100 years age by our ancestors and taken from their home in the Czech Republic to this museum.

 

Those who attended the reunion this year:

IOWA: Eleanor Bicknese - Gordon & Velma Flynn - Marlys Gronwoldt - Pam Krueger - Viola Leslie - Dave & Cherie Souhrada – Johnny & Hope Souhrada - Marketta Souhrada - Dave & Janel Stephens - Anton Vanicek

MINNESOTA: Leota & Bonnie Campbell - Ron, Jill, Kevin, Jenna & Laura Campbell - Aaron, Cheryl, Colton Daws - Darryl Daws - Kathy Daws - Cathy & David Foline - Helen Henak - Chris Hines - Anna Merrill - Connie & Sarah Schiffert - Frank & Linda Souhrada

OHIO: Jim & Terry Souhrada

WISCONSIN: John & Nelda Vanicek