It was a beautiful weekend to take a drive to Buffalo, NY for the 2nd Annual United Fraternals Bowling Tournament. It was the first time FCSLA participated.
FCSLA had 13 members from 3 different branches take part in the team, double and singles bowling events. Total from all fraternals that participated there were 160 bowlers!
The bowling weekend started Friday night at AMF Lanes with Team Bowling at 6:00pm and 8:30pm with hospitality night in between. We had a variety of food for the members to enjoy. The team event wrapped up about midnight.
The first group of bowlers were back at the alley bright and early for an 8:30am start time for the doubles and singles events. The second group arrived for a 12:30pm start time.
There were 50/50 raffle tickets sold both Friday night and Saturday. Each participant received a bag of goodies donated by all three fraternal societies for participating.
A room at the hotel was set up for mass at 5:30 for those who wished to attend. Rev. Thomas Nasta, National Chaplain of FCSU was the celebrant. Dinner followed the mass with approximately 90 in attendance.
A Power Point Presentation was running as attendees entered the banquet room – showing photos and winners of the weekend tournaments. Greetings were offered by Brigid Delien of NSS Life & Sue Ondrejco of FCSU. Rev. Nasta said the Grace before the meal.
The dinner for participants and guests was a delicious buffet.
After dinner Cynthia M. Maleski, our National President, greeted the attendees. Linda Strom, NSS Life National Secretary/Treasurer and Andrew M Rajec, National President of FCSU also offered greetings.
In attendance at the dinner were FCSLA National Secretary Sue Ann Seich and National Treasurer, Steve Hudak.
Everyone at the dinner received a raffle ticket and was eligible for a drawing. Various prizes were donated by each fraternal organization.
I would like to thank all the FCSLA Branches and Districts that were a lane sponsor. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Thank you to the Buffalo Branch S-630 for their participation and representing FCSLA
Finally, Congratulations to Tom Jandrokovic who placed 8th in the Singles Tournament! Your prize is in the mail. Congrats!
This bowling tournament took months to organize. Many people worked very hard and put a lot of effort into making this a successful fraternal event! There are too many to mention – you know who you are – Thank you! You are Awesome!
See the 2nd Annual United Slovak Bowling Tournament results.
Learn more about FCSLA in the Community.