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by Milos Rastovic Institute where visitors had a chance to International Serbian humanitarian experience American-Serbian history in organization, organized a silent On June 27 -29, 2014, the Tesla Science the last 200 years. One of the movie’s auction and collected funds Foundation, Philadelphia, and the Serb spectators was Larry Mallette, from intended to go to victims of the National Federation, Pittsburgh, spon- , descendant of Djordje Sagic. floods in Serbia and Republika sored the anniversary of “200 Years of Srpska. Serbs in America.” The event was held Like Sagic, Nikola Tesla, inventor and in Philadelphia, PA at the Arch Street scientist, gave a great contribution to Members of the SNF Execu- Meeting House and Independence America and the world. According to tive Committee participated in a National Historical Park, where both the Alex Shipley, director of the Museum in meeting with Slavka Draskovic, Declaration of Independence was signed Rahway, New Jersey, Tesla established Representative of the Government of and the founding of the Constitution the first 35 lights of alternating current the Republic of Serbia, along with other Michael took place. Philadelphia was chosen as in the world. Samson D. Steinman, prominent members of the American- Marjanovic, the site for the celebration because the Mayor of Rahway, and Nikola Lonchar, Serbian community and organizations. President of the first Serb, Djordje Sagic, later known President of the Tesla Science Founda- They discussed ways to further strength- SNF, at the Gala as George Fisher, arrived in the United tion, unveiled the Tesla bust at the City en the bond between our countries. Banquet with the Award States through the port of Philadelphia. Library. Mr. Steinman said that Tesla is “an important part of the heritage of this The Arch Street Meeting House was Sagic was born in 1795 in to town.” crowded with curious people who Serbian parents. He attended a Serbian wanted to hear more information about Orthodox Church School in Sremski Likewise in Rahway, the Tesla bust was American-Serbian history. Thirteen Karlovci. However, at the age of eigh- unveiled at the Franklin Science Institute speakers covered many interesting teen, he joined Karadjordje and the in Philadelphia. The Hall of the Franklin subjects including: World War I Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Science Institute was crowded with in- and how aid was collected for the Empire. After the Serbian Uprising broke terested guests and visitors keen to hear homeland; the relationship be- up, Sagic’s adventurous spirit pushed more about Tesla. Among officials were tween Laza Kostic, Serbian poet, him to sail across the ocean to the New Zeljka Cvijanovic, Prime Minister of the and Tesla; American-Serbian his- Continent. He arrived in the United Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herze- tory; Serbian people involved in States through the port of Philadelphia govina, and Slavka Draskovic, Repre- American politics; Serbian tradi- as a redemptioner on the Delaware. sentative of the Republic of Serbia. The tional music; and about many con- Here he fought for the independence moment of unveiling the Tesla bust was tributions made by distinguished of and . His knowledge followed by loud applause from a very American-Serbians and organiza- of many foreign languages helped him excited audience. tions among other subjects. The SNF to work as a translator in many public showed a movie about its history, and services, at companies and on boards. At the reception, Ms. Cvijanovic talked banners were displayed at the exhibition He was a judge in and an about the importance of marking 200 at the Independence National Historical Honorary Consul of Greece. He died in years of Serbs in America. John Mar- Park. Kordun, a literature workshop, or- in 1873. tich, 1st Vice President of the Serb ganized a literature competition “Serbian Dancing National Federation, gifted a book “Serb Diaspora in America,” and awarded kolo at Independence National More details about the life of Djordje National Federation First 100 Years” to poets Zelimir Mladjenovic, Jelena Saula, Historical Park, Philadelphia, PA Sagic were discovered in the documen- the Prime Minister of Republika Srpska. Mirjana N. Radovanov-Mataric, and tary by Miodrag Kolaric. The movie had Mr. Martich stressed the contributions of Katarina Kostic. its world premiere at the Serbian Movie the SNF and Serbian diaspora in build- Festival on Friday, June 27 at the City ing bonds with the homeland. RAS-The The Gala Banquet and Award Ceremony continued on page 12

2014 SNF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Each year, the Serb National Federation not have an easy time in selecting the “B” or better, a high school rank above consider making a donation to the SNF awards over $20,000 in scholarships to awardees, because many more applica- 10 percent, and scored above 1650 total Scholarship Fund or consider establish- worthy, young college-bound members. tions are received than scholarships on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). ing a scholarship in memory of a loved This year, there were 47 applicants from available. The criteria upon which the The named memorial scholarship recipi- 11 states representing 16 SNF Lodges, applicants are assessed include high ents, who have completed at least one one. Congratulations to all the scholar- from which a total of 22 scholarships school or college ranking, grade point year of post-secondary study, achieved ship recipients on behalf of the SNF were awarded. average, and academic aptitude test a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Of Board of Directors and Staff. Photo- scores. the total number of applicants, 51% were graphs and biographical information The members of our volunteer SNF female and 49% were male. Scholarship Committee, comprised All of the 2014 scholarship recipients about our young scholars begins of experienced career educators, do achieved a high school grade average of We hope that our membership will on page 10. 12 AMERICAN SRBOBRAN • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

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From left, Gregory Volitich, SNF Treasurer, Zeljka continued from page 1 ian organizations RAS-The International tions from 1901 in North America Cvijanovic, Prime Minister of Serbian Organization, Serbian American and continues today. Republika Srpska, John Martich, gathered together distinguished Serbs Medical Association (SAMA), Srbi za and friends of Serbs. The Tesla Science Srbe, International Orthodox Christian At Independence National Historical 1st Vice President of the SNF Foundation recognized some of the Charities (IOCC), and 28 Jun. Park, the audience enjoyed an excellent most distinguished American-Serbians, performance of Jadranka Jovanovic, friends of Serbs and organizations: “We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude prima donna, with Nikola Rackov, SNF members, Alex Machaskee, David to our forefathers: those early Serbian pianist, and Vladan Mijatovic, jazz Vuich, George Voinovich, Helen Delich emigrants who by their courage and pianist, with his band and the West Bentley, Branko Terzic, Milana K. Bizic, fidelity paved the way for all of us,” Alex Philadelphia Orchestra. The au- Dr. Nenad Janicijevic, Milan Puskar Machaskee stated. “Like many of you, dience participated by dancing (posthumously), Mary Nicklanovich Hart, I am the product of their sacrifices – it kolos. and Vasa Mihailovich along with Larry was because of the choices that my Mallette, Miroslav Michael Djordjev- ancestors made that I am blessed to be Zeljko Mirkovic, movie director, ich, Milan Panic, Danielle Sremac, Dr. Serbian and American.” along with the Tesla Sci- Branko Bojovic, Dr. Zorica Pantic, Ma- ence Foundation is making a rina Abramovich, Rushka Bergman, Walt SNF President Michael Marjanovic re- documentary “Tesla’s People” Bogdanich, Mira Panajotovich Vukelich, ceived recognition on behalf of the SNF, featuring most distinguished Obrad Kesic, Dan Burton, Branko for helping to preserve Serbian Cultural American-Serbians. Making Tupanjac, Slobodan Pavlovic, Dr. Noam Heritage in America. Mr. Marjanovic the movie is ongoing, and if you Chomsky, Dr. Miodrag Radulovacki expressed gratitude for this award and know somebody you think should (posthumously), Vlade Divac, Milorad stressed that the SNF has helped and be showcased in the movie, please Cavic, Stefan Milenkovic and humanitar- supported Serbian people and organiza- e-mail [email protected] . John Martich, presented a book to Zeljka Cvijanovic, Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, on behalf of the SNF

Zeljka Cvijanovic, Prime Minister From left, Obrad Kesic, Miroslav From left, Samuel Manson, of Republika Srpska, and Dennis Marjanovic, Miroslav Djorjdevic, Samson D. Steinman and Nikola Wint, Franklin Science Institute, Milos Rastovic, John Martich, Slavka Lonchar in Rahway, New Jersey Philadelphia, PA Draskovic, Gregory Volitich, Nikola Lonchar, Branko Terzic, Dessa A. Volitich, John Wuchenich.

:5-4,4),93,(+: 36<0:=033,;6(** Tom Jurich of SNF Lodge #95-Lovcen- 2013, he was named Kentuckian of the Among the many accomplishments Jurich and his wife Terrilynn, a former Los Angeles was born and raised in Year. Recently, he led his school to ac- during his tenure is a partnership with Miss Wyoming, have four children: Southern California. His late father Steve ceptance into the Atlantic Coast Confer- the City of Louisville and the State of Mark (Lainey), Brian, and twin daughters and mother Lynn were highly respected ence. Kentucky for a 22,000-seat arena where Haley and Lacey. Mark and Lainey have members of St. Steven Serbian Ortho- the men and women’s basketball teams two sons Jay Ryan and Thomas Jack. dox Church in Alhambra where Tom He was described by writer Kelly Lyell, compete. He has steered the school was quite active as an altar boy, Sunday in a story on Louisville athletics, as the from Conference USA to the Big East to We wish to thank SNF member Mercia school student, and basketball player reason for all the success. “The architect the ACC; increased the athletic budget representing his parish at many SNF of it all? None other than athletic director from just under $15 Million to $88 Million, Martich of Northridge, California, who tournaments. Tom Jurich, who has taken Louisville to almost entirely from private funding, and sent us in the direction of this story. previously unimaginable heights since much, much more. He was inducted into She paid Tom Jurich one of the highest Today, Tom is the Athletic Director at leaving the same post at Colorado State Kentucky’s State Sports Hall of Fame in compliments when she told me, “He is the University of Louisville, a position he University nearly 16 years ago.” 2006. not only successful, but a fine gentleman has enjoyed for more than 17 years. In and a family man, too.” – str.