Category Archives: General News
Oct
Richard Rutherford April 24, 1946 – September 2, 2022 We are sad to report the passing of Richard Rutherford (aka Svätý Mikuláš), who was a festive presence at many SASW Mikuláš parties. His obituary can be viewed here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/richard-rutherford-obituary?id=36435670
Sep
CZECH AND SLOVAK ADULT LANGUAGE SCHOOL Sponsored by the Czech and Slovak Heritage Association (CSHA) Where can you find low-cost classes in the Czech and Slovak languages and learn about the history, culture, and current events related to this heritage here and abroad? Read on! Fall semester online classes begin September 10, 2022. Please indicate your […]
Mar
Members and Friends of SASW, In December 2021, the SASW sent $500 to support construction work on the Kasigarda – Museum of Emigration from Slovakia to North America in eastern Slovakia (in the village of Ťahyňa). The museum’s director, Dr. Martin Javor, has requested additional funds to install water and sewage pipes in the museum, to enable […]
Feb
Dr. Jerry Holt Rich December 23, 1948 – January 31, 2022 We are sad to report the passing of Jerry Rich, a former president and long-time member of the Slovak American Society of Washington, DC. His obituary and details on visitation can be viewed here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fairfax-va/jerry-rich-10564598.
Nov
The SASW board is pleased to announce Kathryn Tatko as the winner of this year’s Matula Award. Kathryn was a founding member of the SASW and has served as president (2008-2011), vice president (1996-1997), and treasurer (1998-2004). She was a driving force behind the establishment of the SASW’s long-running City University scholarship fund, a cause to which she […]
Sep
Enjoy all your traditional favorite dishes and desserts!
Aug
Dear Members, In September 2019, the SASW Board approved the creation of a service award in honor of our late member, Stephen Matula, to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Society. The criteria of this award could include board membership, committee assignments, leadership in SASW activities, and support of the SASW scholarship […]
Jan
Dear Members and Friends, The SASW board is pleased to announce that our organization has made a contribution of $1,000 to support the rebuilding efforts of the National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) in the wake of the devastating derecho storm that swept through Cedar Rapids in August 2020. If you’d also like […]
Events, General News, Traditions
“Slovak and Czech Christmas Traditions” Recording Available Now on YouTube
Dec
A recording of our recent presentation, “Slovak and Czech Christmas Traditions,” with Global Slovakia is now available for viewing on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/NKqBS8lhPOc DCSlovaks Videos, the YouTube channel of the Slovak American Society, features more videos from our past speaker events. Please subscribe to our channel to be notified about our latest videos. Sincerely, The […]