July 2006
"President Of Romania Visits US"
On July 26-28 th , 2006 , President of Romania Traian
Basescu paid an
official visit to the United States of America at the
invitation of his
American counterpart George W. Bush. The visit was part of
the intensified
political dialogue between Romania and the US.
Union and League National President
Daniela Istrate, President of Romania
Traian Basescu and Union and League Past President John
Washington
"Marker Dedication"
The Ohio Bicentennial Commission and the
Multicultural and Ethnic Communities Advisory Council
nominated The Union and League and Carpatina Society
historical sites as one of their targeted historical
markers. The goal of the targeted historical marker
program is to permanently mark persons, places or events
of historical significance. Historical markers are placed
after being nominated and then selected by a qualified
advisory council. We are very proud to be part of an
organization that is involved in a historical marker
nomination.
Ohio Historical Marker was erected on September 14,
2003 at The Romanian Cultural Garden in Rockefeller Park,
Cleveland, Ohio. Having a 5/8-inch different text on each
side, it marks The Union and League of Romanian Societies,
Inc on one side, and URS Carpatina Society on the other
side.
Obverse:
UNION AND LEAGUE OF ROMANIAN SOCIETIES
The Union and League of Romanian Societies,
Incorporated, was formed in 1928 from a unification of two
separate fraternal organizations, the Union and the
League. The Union, founded on July 4, 1906, was originally
organized for the purpose of promoting the general welfare
of its members through life insurance policies obtained
through individual societies located in the United States
and Canada. The societies of the Union and League offer
social interaction within their local lodges and through
the strength of the larger parent organization. The
purpose of the current Union and League is to maintain and
encourage Romanian cultural heritage by promoting interest
in Romanian ethnic values through cultural activities and
to sustain loyalty to the United States and Canada among
its respective members.
THE OHIO BICENTENNIAL COMMISION
THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2003
Reverse:
UNITED ROMANIAN SOCIETIES CARPATINA OF CLEVELAND
The Carpatina Society, the first Romanian Society in
America, was started on November 1, 1902, when a small
group of 41 Romanians met and laid the foundation for the
society. From its beginning, the society played an
important role in the Romanian community in and around
Cleveland by providing benefits to its members and helping
others in need and by preserving and perpetuating the
Romanian culture and customs. Carpatina has been actively
sponsoring celebrations of the important dates in the
history of Romania. Through efforts of its members, the
society was able to erect its own building, Carpatina
Hall, which was dedicated on January 17, 1917. Carpatina
Society continues to lead the Romanian American Community.
THE OHIO BICENTENNIAL COMMISION
THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2003
Group of Romanians at the Romanian
Cultural Garden during the
dedication of the marker
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Alex Suba, president of Carpatina Society cutting
the cake
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"One world day celebration"
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"101st anniversary of Carpatina
Society"
Carpatina Members and Guests
attending the Dinner |
A few members of
Carpatina Society
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