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1998 - Souhrada Family Celebrates 18^th Reunion

Bloomington, MN

From the 2003 Souhrada Newsletter (author unknown)

August 8-9, 1998

The Mall of America in Bloomington, MN is in the area where our 18* Annual Souhrada Reunion took place on August 8-9, 1998. Many of our members arrived a day or two early to do a bit of shopping and sight seeing.

Dinner started our celebration, and was served at The Durham at 6 PM Saturday evening. All who gathered Sunday at 10 AM enjoyed kolaches that Hope & Johnny Souhrada brought from a special baker in Protovin, IA.

Dave Stephens' introduction and interview of our members as Anton Vanicek recorded all on video was preceded by our potluck dinner that started at noon….they then started our laughter time as our fan loving auctioneers, Dave Stephens and Linda Souhrada conducted our auction.

Linda again added that 'essential touch' that most of us love — 'the opportunity to shop a bit'. She brought many beautiful exciting things for us to buy from her travels in Europe.

Joe & Justine Souhrada graciously volunteered to be in charge of the reunion next year. The reunion activities will take place in their home in Marion and Cedar Rapids, IA.

Those who could stay a bit into the evening gathered in Leota Campbell’s apartment for an 'afterglow time' - a time to relax over a bit of food and the joy of being together before saying "good bye" for another year.

Thirty-eight members attended:

- Velma Flynn

- Dave & Janel Stephens

- Ardis Souhrada

- Dave & Cherie Souhrada

- Hope & Johnny Souhrada

- Viola Leslie

- Anton Vanicek

- Aaron & Darryl Daws

- Bonnie & Leota Campbell

- Mark & Cathy Hines

- Ron, Jill, Kevin, Jenna, & Laura Campbell

- Jim & Bonnie Handzell

- Bill & Sara Stephens Kotrba

- Viola & Katy Noska

- Connie & Sarah Schiffert

- Frank & Linda Souhrada

- Jane Souhrada

- David, Liz & William Souhrada

- John, Nelda & Elizabeth Vanicek