This page highlights a number of presentations from past membership meetings. View and download the presentation decks using the provided links.
The Journey to Prhajevo
January 21, 2017 TCS Meeting
John Perhay described the search for his family’s roots which took him to the town of Prhajevo, Slovenia.
Slovenia 2019 Visit by Liz and John Miller
October 24, 2020 TCS Meeting
Liz and John set out to find their Slovenian Roots, from America to Europe • Slides
Slovenian Holiday Traditions
December 5, 2020 TCS Meeting
Presentation by Sue Rademacher • Slides
December 5, 2020 TCS Meeting
Presentation by Rich Samec
- How to wish Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in Slovenian [“Vesel Božič in Srečno novo leto”]
- Edi Pecjak shows how he made Potica for Easter!
- Godba Dobrepolje – White Christmas
- Sarma (Cabbage Rolls) • Video • Recipe
- Stuffed Cabbage (Sarma) from Chef Klara Cvitanovich
Slovenia – World War II
May 15, 2021 TCS Meeting
Presented by Pat Dillon, Chuck Debevec, and Joe Petrich
Family Experiences • Slides • Transcript
The Massacres at Jelendol, Grahovo, and Teharje • Slides
To Bee or Not to Bee
May 21, 2022 TCS Meeting
Presentation by Norm Setnicker about the importance of the honeybee, Slovenian education in beekeeping, beekeeping history and much more, followed by a special video prepared by Norm’s cousin Marjan Bradesko and his family for this occasion.
Slovenian Genealogy Presentation by Anthony (Tony) Bombich on Oct. 15, 2022
Please see our Genealogy page here
Slovenian-American filmmaker Joe Valencic presented 100% Slovenian: Slovenian Women in America Sept. 17, 2022
Slovenian-American filmmaker Joe Valencic came from Cleveland to present an inspiring film that he co-wrote: 100% Slovenian: Slovenian Women in America. What does it mean to be Slovenian? Is it grandma’s strudel recipe, dancing the polka, teaching children Slovenian songs, or something deeper? Witty observations and moving stories create a memorable movie about real-life women and how they stay “100% Slovenian” when Slovenia is only a distant memory. Women in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New York, Washington DC, and Chicago tell about the joys and challenges of expressing their identity.
The film presentation was the highlight of our September membership meeting on Saturday September 17, 2022.
The Slovenian version of this film is available on Slovenian TV here. Most of the film is in English.
Slovenia 2022 Visit by Liz Miller
Presented January 21, 2023
Liz returned to Slovenia in fall 2022 to strengthen her family ties – slides
Translation of article published in Slovenia about Liz’s visit – here
