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1997 – The 17th Souhrada Family Reunion Cresco, Iowa From the 2003 Souhrada Newsletter (author unknown) August 9-10, 1997 August 9-10, 1997 were the celebration days for the Souhrada Family's 17th Annual Reunion.
The activities began Saturday noon with an unscheduled, spur of the moment lunch at The Old World Inn in Spillville, Iowa. The dining room of that Inn was filled with joy and laughter as twelve family members shared the joy of being together again. That joyful atmosphere remained throughout the two day celebration.
Thirty two members congregated Saturday evening for dinner and a social time at Schooter's Restaurant in Cresco, Iowa. 9 am. Sunday morning found many gathering for the day at the Champlin Hall in Cresco to start the day with a Kolache Brunch. By noon members grew to sixty. Thanks was given to God for the blessing of the Souhrada family being able to gather together to communicate, have fun and for the abundance of food. Food brought for our pot luck dinner covered three long tables-plus a table just for desserts!
After dinner, Dave Stephens, jovially introduced and interviewed the family members as Anton Vanicek recorded all on video. The youngest in attendance was Dave Rogers and Robin Souhrada's 7 weeks old daughter, Shelby Sue. David Rassman and his sister Dianne and Dianne's two children, Patchoula and Rex, and granddaughter, Direasa, were 1st time attendees. Evelyn Souhrada Iacullo was not only a 1st timer but she and her brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Lue Souhrada traveled the greatest distance (from Florida) to attend.
Auction time was a good time for all—thanks to Dave Stephens and Linda Souhrada, our fun loving auctioneers. A bit of anxiety was evident at times for those bidding, and at times a bit of hilarity was in the air as everyone watched and listened to the vying for each article.
Linda Souhrada's Little Russian Store was open all day Sunday, giving everyone an opportunity to purchase items she brought from that country. Reunion Volunteers…
Reunions don't just happen....The success of this fun filled 17th annual Souhrada reunion was due to every Souhrada family member who attended—and even some who didn't.
There were many behind the scenes workers. To begin: Daryn & Phyllis Souhrada and Johnny & Hope Souhrada reserved and covered the cost of the Champlin Hall. Anton Vanicek had a crew to set-up before the activities began and a clean up crew to leave the assembly room as we found it. Viola Noska headed the kitchen crew and Ardis & Jane Souhrada beautified the dinning room with floral arrangements made from Ardis' green thumb flower gardens.
John & Nelda Vanicek welcomed and registered the family. Johnny & Hope Souhrada made it a genuine, authentic Czech reunion by supplying koloches for our Sunday morning brunch. Food for the pot luck meal was furnished by everyone.
Many people brought gifts, and some who were not able to attend sent theirs for our auction. Many people purchased these items from our entertaining auctioneers, Linda Souhrada & Dave Stephens and accountant, Viola Noska. Linda Souhrada brought shopping and bargains to the reunion with her Little Russian Store and gave a portion of the profit to the Souhrada reunion fund. The artistic Souhrada Family Reunion sign was painted and given to the family by David Rassman. Enrichment was added to the reunion with the Souhrada family tree diagrams, Souhrada reunion albums, scrap books, and other historical information that were assembled by Velma & Gordon Flynn, Anton Vanicek, Frank C Souhrada III and Leota Campbell. Last but not least were the family members who for some reason were not able to attend the reunion but still sent their gift of money to make sure the reunion will take place again next year. |