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2007 Souhrada Family Reunion - # 27 August 18 and 19, 2007 Muskego, Wisconsin 2007 Souhrada Family ReunionThe 2007 Souhrada Family Reunion took place at the Candlewood Village Club House in Muskego, Wisconsin. Both the Saturday evening social and Sunday’s dinner were held at John and Nelda Vanicek’s condominium Candlewood Village Club House. Chris and Elizabeth Gotstein and John and Nelda Vanicek were this year’s hosts. What a wonderful job they did in making this year a huge success!
46 people attended Saturday’s event and 49 people attended Sunday’s dinner. A fabulous buffet dinner was provided by our host families; the Gotstein’s and the Vanicek’s. Family and group photos were taken by Chris Gotstein. The business meeting was conducted by Elizabeth Gotstein. Dave Souhrada and Dave Stephens were our auctioneers this year. It was a great success and fun for all.
This year’s event was preceded by the sad news of Velma Vanicek’s passing. Elizabeth Gotstein presented a moving memorial of our dear Velma, the matriarch of our Souhrada clan. Her presence was missed by all, but her spirit was with us during the entire event. Everyone was particularly pleased to welcome all of Velma’s children and their families at this year’s reunion. John Vanicek read a wonderful welcome letter from Leota (Campbell) Anderson who was unable to attend this year’s reunion. (Click here to read Leota’s letter.) It was decided that next year’s reunion in the USA will be held in Iowa and hosted by Dave and Cherie Souhrada. Souvenir laminated placemats with a collage of old family pictures on one side and the other containing recipes and Czech sayings were available to each guest. Chris Gotstein was our official photographer and took family and a group portrait. Copies of these photos are available in our photo gallery, or by clicking here. By the way, we still have several of the Rodina Souhrada Reunion souvenir T-shirts available. If you are interested in ordering, please send an email to the webmaster.
Dave and Cherie Souhrada will be hosting the 2008 reunion in Cedar Falls Iowa. We hope to see everyone there!
It was also announced that Jiri Souhrada is planning on a 2008 reunion in the Czech Republic. It is tentatively scheduled for the first weekend of September, 2008. Those attending this year’s reunion were:
Savannah Callaway of Tipton, IA Denis & Rose Cuka of Omaha, NE Gerald & Maureen, Martha and Zack Currier of Davenport IA Mark & Barb Erickson of Davenport IA Mona Feuss, Derek and Michelle of Wyoming, IA Chris, Elizabeth and Chloe Gotstein of Norway, MI Anne Flynn of Davenport IA Kathleen Flynn of Davenport IA Peter Flynn of Davenport IA Tom & Betsy, Rebecca, Daniel, Naomi, Rachel, Ezra, and Joel Flynn of Tekonsha, MI Paul & Tammy Flynn of Blue Grass, IA Doug & Alison Kostreva, Emily & Tyler of Pound, WI Jason & Trudy, Allison & Lily Noska of MN Dave and Cherie Souhrada of Denver, IA David Souhrada and Alexis of WI Frank Souhrada of Arlington, IL John Souhrada of Milwaukee, WI Dave and Janel Stephens of Tipton, IA Anton Vanicek of Muscatine, IA John and Nelda Vanicek of Muskego, WI Cathie Wyrobeck of Greenfield, WI Note on the list of attendees: It is quite possible that the list of attendees contains omissions or incorrect entrees. Please send any corrections to the webmaster. Note on the reunion pictures: To provide any updates or corrections to the captions, please click on the picture, and then click on the “add comment” link and they will be updated in the next cycle. For those attendees that do not have their picture in this gallery, please accept my apologies. For any corrections, to contribute additional pictures, or if you recognize any of the unidentified people, please send an email to the webmaster. |
