'MESSENGER" GLASILO SLOVENSKEGA DRUŠTVA MELBOURNE category a uro/* 37 ŠTEVILKAMI ^JANUAR/FEBRUAR Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VAW 1215" SAMOSTOJNA SLOVENIJA - 15.1.1992 Vrhunec večera ni bil samo eden, ampak veliko. Zunaj se je pod nad-zorstvom lokalnih gasilcev, približno ob 9.30 zvečer, prižgal ogromen kres, katerega je pripravil Viktor ter se je okoli njega vila ogromna kača veselih ljudi, kateri so ob zvokih ♦ Viktoijeve harmonike in bleščečih se lučk sveč hodili okoli kresa, se veselili in prepevali. V dvorani pa se je za ta večer zbralo nekaj muzikantov dveh ansamblov, kateri so poskrbeli za ples in dobro razpoloženje. (nadaljevanje na 2. strani) ♦ SAMOSTOJNA SLOVENIJA! ♦ Slovenci zapojte, vriskajte glasno, ♦ slovensko zastavo dvignite v nebo. J Samostojna Slovenija od nekaterih priznana, a gotovo bo tudi Avstralija za nas podpisala. i Naš delaven narod, svet že pozna, ♦ vesele narave, poštenega srca. ♦ V spravi resnični si podajmo roke, ▼ korajžno na delo, ko sonce gor' gre. a Slovenci, v slogi sezidan bo grad, f v neslogi pa gotov bo - poraz. + Slovenci: ♦ Kozarček v roke, na zdravje ga pijmo, ♦ da srečno v bodočnost Slovenci vozimo 15. januar 1992 bo v zgodovini SDM zapisan kot največji, najpomembnejši in najbolj pričakovan dan. Tistega dne smo Slovenci doma in povsod po svetu postali samostojen in neodvisen narod. Ni mogoče popisati občutka tistega dne, srce je od veselja in radosti poskakovalo vsem, kateri smo se udeležili velikega slavja katerega je na pobudo Zvonota Špilarja organiziralo SDM. Že zgodaj popoldan se je kar lepa skupina otrok in odraslih zbrala v narodnih nošah in ob istem času, ko je fotograf lokalnega časopisa ujel nekaj posnetkov na svoj fotoaparat, se je vršil intervju s predsednikom, Andrejem Fistričem. Čez nekaj dni se je v lokalnem časopisu pojavila slika, na kateri se v narodnih nošah držeč novo slovensko zastavo, glasi naslov: "Slovenian Independence Joy". Ob približno 6h zvečer je nepričakovana množica lahko nabavila BBQ večeijo za katero je poskrbelo mnogo pridnih rok, saj je okoli 500 ljudi imelo preskrbljeno večeijo z sprostovoljnim prispevkom. Hvala vsem! Hvala tudi podjetju "Kosovo Poultry" iz Dromane ki je za to slavnostni dan podarilo približno 20 ducatov jajc. "Vaški trg" je za svojimi belimi vrtnimi mizami in stoli posedel vse tiste, ki niso imeli prostora v dvorani in smo v tako prijetnem vzdušju, lepem vremenu, ter dobri kapljici prisluhnili oddaji radia 3ZZZ, katero sta posebno za to priliko pripravila Vicky Zorzut in Vinko Marn. Takoj po končani oddaji je sledil kratek program in formalni del večera, ki pa se je vršil takole: Pevski zbor SDM "Slavček" je najprej zapel slovensko himno Zdravljico, nato pa še tri prelepe slovenske pesmi. Marcela Bole je prav za tisti dan sestavila verze, katere lahko prečitate na prvi strani. Poleg blagoslova Patra Bazilija smo skupno zmolili za srečen in miren potek slovenske neodvisnosti. Predsednik S.D.M. Andrej Fistrič mL, je v svojem govoru v angleščini, poudaril pomembnost priznanja in izrazil da je ponosen Slovenec, pa čeprav je rojen v Avstraliji. Po kratkem govoru Jane Lavrič, v slovenščini, pa se je odgrnila odrska zavesa za katero je bila z žarometi osvetlena slovenska zastava, katera se je raztezala preko cele stene in je delo Viktoija Lampeta. Isti dan, smo iz QLD prejeli tudi lepo svileno slovensko zastavo, katero je društvu ob tej priliki podaril bivši predsednik SDM, Toni Slavič. Iskrena hvala! vestnfk GLASILO SLOVENSKEGA DRUŠTVA MELBOURNE LASTNIK - PUBLISHER SLOVENIAN ASSOCIATION MELBOURNE P.O. BOX 185 ELTHAM VIC 3085 Vestnikov Odbor - Vestnik Committee: Draga Gelt, Kevin Hervatin, Sandra Krnel, Jana in Dušan Lavrič Tisk - Printed by: Distinction Printing 164 Victoria St., Brunswick, 3056. Letna naročnina - Annual subscription: Australia - $15.00 Overseas - $32.00 Važe prispevke pošljite na|Kasne|e do 5. v mesecu. Rokopisov In nenaroćenlh fotografi] ne vraćamo. Za podpisane članke odgovarja pisec sam. S.D.M. SNOOKER Vedno smo ponosni kadar slišimo, da naši člani ali njihovi otroci napredujejo v tej ali oni stvari in če le zvemo, z veseljem to tudi zabeležimo, saj smo ponosni in veseli nas ako lahko dober glas prenesemo, takorekoč, v deveto vas. Vsi poznamo družino Renata in Anice Smrdelj, kateri že dolga leta pridno in marljivo pomagajo, kadarkoli in kjerkoli je pomoč potrebna. Obe hčerki, Veronika in Barbara sta poznani vsem, saj sta dolga leta obiskovali slovensko šolo pri SDM in ni bilo koncerta, na katerem naj ne bi nastopali. Pred kratkim smo zvedeli, da je Veronika, katera letos obiskuje 3. letnik na RMIT, kjer študira "Consumer Science", dobila lepo vsoto $6000, kot štipendijo za njen zadnji letnik. Ne samo to, da bo ta denar prišel prav pri nabavi knjig in ostalih stroškov pri študiju, treba je priznati, da štipendijo ne dobi kar vsak študent, zato Veronika, iskrene čestitke! Tudi drugo leto, ko namerava nadaljevati tečaj in sicer želi dobiti diplomo v izobraževanju ter se vpisati v tečaj slovenskega pouka na sobotni šoli, ji želimo veliko nadaljnega uspeha. (nadaljevanje od 1. strani) Tudi obisk naših mladih teniških igralk iz Slovenije nismo spregledali. Na oder smo povabili Barbaro Mule] iz Kranja m Tino Križan iz Maribora, kateri sta se mudili na teniski turneji "Australian Open" skupaj z Barbarinim očetom, Janezom Mulejem, teniškim zmagovalcem z leta 1967 in vsem podarili majhen spominček na S.D.M. in prav gotovo nepozabno preživet večer z nami. Janez Mulej pa je društvu podaril Literarni Almanah, za kar se mu prev lepo zahvaljujemo. Nekaj utrinkov tega večera pa je zabeležila tudi televizija SBS, v poročilih, naslednjega dne. Vsem, ki ste kakorkoli doprinesli k tako uspešnemu večeru, tisočkrat hvala! Veseli nas, da smo končno le dočakali to, po čemer smo hrepeneli in da smo vsi, na svoj način m po svojih zmožnostih, pripomogli k uresničitvi tega, za vse slovenstvo NASA VERONIKA SMRDELJ s ti NEWS The S.D.M. Snooker Group is heading for a busy 1992 with monthly Club competitions and the Slovenian Festival on 7-8 March as well as the German Club Tivoli competitions. Please note 3 changes: "The Break", "White/Black Balls" and "Time Limit". This will all be explained at the next competition which will be held at the German Club Tivoli on 15 March, 1992. For your position in the competition please ring 437.1226 - and ensure you wear white shirts, grey trousers and Snooker vests. Results for the Competition held Sunday, 24 November, 1991: . Plaque won by German Club Tivoli . Knock out won by: 1st Boris Spilar 2nd Egon Foetsch 3rd Steve Mavrič Total results for 1991: SDM 3 Plaques 7 Trophies . Gentian Club Tivoli 1 Plaque 5 Trophies Thanks to Steve Mavrič & Sons Engineering Pty. Ltd. for their 1991 sponsorship. I spoke to Viktor Baraga, Managing Director of the newly formed Slovenian company "Euro Trading Pty. Ltd.", which is associated with Euro International of the same address. Viktor advised me that sponsorship for 1992 appears very favourable, but can't confirm until after the two Companies' next meeting. yjc Lampe Vabljeni na MAŠKARADNI PLES ki ga prireja Slovensko društvo Melbourne 82 Ingrams Rd, Research v soboto, 29. februarja 1992 od 7.30h naprej. Pust je zopet med nami in čas, da se poveselimo in našemimo. Poiščite svoje kostime, nadenite masko in pridružite se rajanju. Za glasboJbo poskrbel ansambel "VEČERNI ZVON". Vsi ki boste prišli našemljeni, boste za vaš trud prejeli komplimentarni listek za pijačo po vaši želji. Tri (3) najbolj izvirne maske bodo nagrajene s pokali. Vstopnina Člani Nečlani Upokojenci in mladina $6.00 $8.00 $4.00 Tickets Members Non-Members Pensioners and Youth 1992 MASQUERADE DANCE to be held at the Slovenian Association Melbourne 82 Ingrams Rd, Research on Saturday, 29th February from 7.30 pm onwards. It's time again to have fun and dress up. Get your fancy dress costume out, put your mask on and join us in the merriment Music provided by "VEČERNI ZVON" Everyone who comes in fancy dress will receive a complimentary drink voucher. Best fancy dress will receive trophies. fcs Celebration of "Slovenia's Independence " "Good evening Guests, Members, Friends and Neighbours, "It's really terrific to see that so many people have Slovenia in their hearts - I know I have! A lot of people have been saying to this Club that we might be jumping the gun by having a celebration here tonight, but the Committee discussed it and we came to the conclusion that the 15th of January was the day that Slovenia was to be recognised and that was the day to celebrate -that is why we are here today. This recognition of Slovenia is quite monumental and historical because Slovenians have, for most of their long history, been governed or ruled by other countries and yet, despite being oppressed by others, the Slovenian language has continued for hundreds of years and is still here today, and this Club is an example of that. We've got culture, the Choir, we've got artists, we've got writers like Marcela Bole, we've got our heritage, we've got a "Kapelica", the front gate is designed in the form of a Slovenian haystack, we've got all the emblems of the areas of Slovenia and we hold it strong in our hearts. We've been doing that in this Club for 37 years and we are proud to continue it. That's not all we've got - it's a place for people - a place where people can meet, speak in another tongue and, although I'm not the greatest speaker in Slovenian (never have been and maybe never will be), but I would like my children to learn and their children to learn - and if they're going to learn, this Club, the other Clubs and Kew Church are where we're going to keep it going. With the recognition of Slovenia, it just makes us try harder to do that. I was born here in Australia, and I'm not that young - I'm over 30, although I hate to admit it. I went to an Australian school and had a lot of Australian friends - and I had the name Fistrič - not Smith or Jones or Robinson and my friends would say "Fistrič, where's that from? Where do you come from?", and I would say "Slovenia" and they always said "Where's that?" Well, now I'm proud to say that Slovenia is a country in Europe! This generation of Slovenians, all of us here and our children, we are very fortunate to be witnessing history being made and I'm sure the future generations will remember this day as a great one in the history of Slovenia. Have a great evening and enjoy yourselves!" Andrew Fistrič (Jnr) President, SDM % Ay "Danes vsi Slovenci doma in po svetu po svoje praznujejo in se veselijo z današnjim dogodkom, dogodkom ko je Evropska Skupnost priznala Slovenijo kot SAMOSTOJNO DRŽAVO. Praznovanje 11 Samostojne Slovenije" Expression of Appreciation Germany and its people were the first to recognise Slovenia as independent and were followed by the Vatican, a large number of European countries and Australia. Slovenia now has its own flag, which we hope will serve its people proudly, but most of all justly. Thanks to the European Community and Australia for their support and belief in the democratic system. Victor Lampe Dr. France Prešeren v ZDRAVLJICA, - pravi: svoji pesmi in slovenski himni, "ŽIVE NAJ VSI NARODI, KI HREPENE DOČAKAT' DAN, DA KODER SONCE HODI, PREPIR IZ SVETA BO PREGNAN, DA ROJAK PROST BO VSAK, NE VRAG, LE SOSED BO MEJAK! Za ta zgodovinski dogodek smo se danes tukaj zbrali tudi mi, pa čeprav daleč od Slovenije, nekateri Slovenije še nikoli niso videli, a v srcu nam je blizu in smo del tega kar se danes dogaja. Ljubezen do Slovenije se ne meri z nekim merilom, nekdo izkaže svojo ljubezen na zunaj, drugi jo nosijo v sebi, a vsi globoko v srcu. Vsa ta leta je vodstvo Slovenije bilo v tujih rokah a vendar nismo nikoli izgubili lepega slovenskega jezika, kulture in vere. Tudi tukaj v Avstraliji se S.D.M. vedno trudi obdržati slovenske šege in navade, gojiti slovenski jezik ob pogovoru kakor tudi v nedeljskih poukih slovenske šole in raznimi nastopi. Goji pesem, besedo, tradicijo in vse kar je slovenskega. Samo pogled na ta "naš hribček" nas spominja, da smo nekje v Sloveniji. Rože na oknih, kozolec za vhod in kapelica ob njem; v domu razne slike: motivi Slovenije, in seveda SLOVENCI, brez katerih S.D.M. sploh ne bi obstajalo že več kot 37 let. Vedno smo bili ponosni, da smo Slovenci, posebno pa še sedaj, ko je bila naša rodna domovina Slovenija, ranjena in smo v njenih bolečinah sočustvovali z njo. Ni nam sedaj treba več razlagati kje je Slovenija in lahko smo ponosni, da smo pri delčku tega spoznanja tudi mi imeli nekakšen vpliv - nekateri več, drugi manj, ali vpliv vseeno. Vedno tudi slišimo, ko nas drugi hvalijo, da smo Slovenci pridni, marljivi, srčni in dobrohotni in upajmo da nas bodo tudi v bodoče lahko prepoznali po teh lastnostih ter dodali, da smo tudi "SLOŽEN IN SAMOSTOJEN NAROD". Bodimo ponosni na to kar smo, kar nam je dala naša rojstna mati, ne sramujmo se svoje narodnosti, le s tem bomo Slovenci obdržali svojo narodnost za večno. Tudi naši najmlajši se zavedajo kaj pomeni današnji dan, čeprav ne s takim razumom kot mi, a vendar vedo, da je Slovenija od danes naprej svoja, samostojna in neodvisna država. Upamo, da bodo to obdržali se na mnoga leta, iz roda v rod, da bodo ponosni na dediščine svojih prednikov in ko nas več ne bo, upajmo, da bodo naši otroci, in njih otroci še vedno gojili slovenske navade in ponosno rekli: "SLOVENEC SEM, SLOVENEC SEM - TAKO JE MATI D'JALA!" „ö. Jana Lavrič Ać. i ki SV. MIKLAVŽ PRI SDM 1. decembra lani, nas je na hribčku obiskal Sv Miklavž. Bila je nedelja, vreme kot naročeno, ljudi ogromno posebej pa otrok. Ne samo, da so vsi, odrasli kot otroci, nestrpno pričakovali, kaj jim bo prinesel Sv Miklavž, tisti dan naj bi Miklavž otvoril tudi novo otroško igrišče. Ko je Miklavž končno prispel z angelčki in hudički, pripeljal se je na takoimenovanem "Miklavž-mobilu" (kot pokaže slika) je bilo veselja še in še. Rade volje se je, naš dragi Miklavž, podal na most, kjer je po kratkem nagovoru prerezal trak in proglasil novo otroško igrišče otvoreno. Sv.Miklavžu za to opravljeno nalogo iskrena zahvala in kot je rekel, otroci imajo na novem igrišču res ure in ure neutrudljivega igranja in dobre volje. Nato se je v dvorani, po nagovoru predsednika, Andreja Fistrič, pričel "Božični koncert", katerega so skupno z otroci slovenske sole S.D.M., pripravile učiteljice, Marija, Draga in Magda. Na programu je bil moderni ples povzet iz TV programa "Simpsons", katerega so otroci lepo predstavili. Marcela Bole nam je, kot vedno, prečitala eno svojih pesnitev z naslovom - Božična. Zbor S.D.M. "Slavček" pod vodstvom Rolanda Carmody nam je zapel: Barčica je zaplavala, Angelsko petje in kasneje še Sveta noč, skupno z vsemi v dvorani. Ob tej priliki so bile prižgane tudi svečke. Otroci slovenske šole so nam prikazali tudi žive jaslice, zbor pa je ob tem času pel "Tam stoji pa hlevček". Marie Pišotek je recitirala deklamacijo A.Černejeve "V sveti noči". Nato je Sv.Miklavž obdaril vse pridne in vse ne tako pridne kakor tudi otroke in upokojence, katerih darila je pridno naredila Mici Hartman, za kar smo ji zelo hvaležni. Na odru je stal velik drevešček, pod njim jaslice, katere je lepo pripravila Anica Smrdelj, ki vsako leto skrbi, da so jaslice res lepo pripravljene. Tudi letos ni bila izjema; sveži mah in ograjica okoli Božičnih jaslic, zahvala za izdelavo ograjice gre Tonetu Oberstaiju, Anici pa še enkrat najlepša hvala za prelepo postavljene jaslice in se že sedaj priporočamo že za drugo leto. Hvala Anica in Tone! V dvorani je poleg vsega drugega bilo na prodaj kar lepo število božičnih izdelkov, pridnih rok Anice Kodila in vseh mladih mamic. Na pobudo Anite Fistrič (neutrudne žene našega predsednika Andreja) smo se ob vajah naših otrok zbrale in naredile kar lepo število božičnih okraskov, da nadomestimo stare in obrabljene, za društveno last. Naj se pohvalim, bile smo tako pridne in jih naredile toliko, da smo jih lahko tudi prodale, naredile majhen dobiček, ki je šel v društveno blagajno. Hvala dekleta! Ima kakšna že novo idejo za konec leta? Viktor Lampe, hvala za vso tvojo pomoč, kot vedno, kdo bi nam posekal drevo? in še tisoče drugih stvari, katere se ne vidijo a bi brez njih bili izgubljeni. Kakor vsako leto, tako je tudi letos Miklavž obiskal naše otrok in upokojence v SDM na 1. decembra, 1991. Miklavž j obdaroval vse naše upokojence, za kar so poskrbeli ga. Mi( Hartman, ga. Danica Kozole, Max in Violeta Hartman, in g: Maria Cvetko. Vsem skupaj, najlepša hvala! Prav tako najlepša hvala otrokom šole SDM in Miklavžu z tako uspešen in lep dan. Naslednje srečanje upokojencev SDM bo v nedeljo 1. mare; 1992. Ta dan bo organiziran piknik pri družini Danice in Latk Kozole pri Treh Mostovih (Three Bridges, Old Yarr Junction). Za vse informacije in prijave, pokličite go. Mie Hartman na št. 850.4090 ali pa MUico Hajek na št. 337.3883. Milica Hajei Slovenske oddaje ... (Slovenian Radio Programs ...) Objavljamo urnik slovenskih radio oddaj: Please note days/times of Slovenian Programs 3EA Sreda 4.45 - 5.30 popoldan (1224AM) Wednesday 4.45 - 5.30 pm 3ZZZ (92.3FM) Sobota Saturday Sreda Wednesday 7.00 - 8.00 zjutraj 7.00 - 8.00 am 7.00 - 8.00 zvečer 7.00 - 8.00 evening Everyone had a wonderful time either walking around in the fresh air or just sitting around. Musical entertainment started in the afternoon and went well into the evening. and new year 's eve ... Despite the heavy rain, everyone came ready to celebrate and bring in the New Year. Some were late after having to mop up some very wet homes, but no matter how hard the weather tried to dampen our spirits, we wanted to have a good time. Urged on by our President, the revellers displayed their many talents by singing, telling jokes and the wives showed they could handle "billiard balls" in a way that would make Eddie Charlton proud (or bring tears to his eyes). I think it had that effect on their husbands, judging by the photo on the right. Midnight came and the kissing began, along with best wishes and ?? resolutions for the New Year. The celebrating continued well into the night and everyone went home happy and enthusiastically looking forward to the New Year. Here's hoping that your 1992 is as happy and prosperous as you desire. NICHOLAS CAME IN STYLE... On the 1st December, 1991 St Nicholas made his annual visit to SDM, only this year he was chauffered in a "Miklavž-Mobile" (compliments of Motorcraft Motor Trimmers). As usual, he had his trusty "Angels" and "Devils" and their trip up the hill was accompanied by ringing bells and screaming, excited children. First they posed for a photograph (left), then proceeded to the new playground (below), which he was invited to officially open on that day. { We all went into the hall where our President, Andrew Fistrič, welcomed us we were then entertained by children from SDM's Slovenian School who performed an act from the TV show "The Simpsons", followed by Marcela Bole who recited one of her own poems. The SDM Choir "Slavček" yet again gave a wonderful performance of traditional Slovenian songs and carols, finishing off with everyone singing "Silent Night" together. In front of the stage our children made a "live" Nativity Scene. Marie Pišotek also recited a Christmas poem in the background. On the stage was, as usual, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, but this year the decorations were made by some of our prepared by Anica Smrdelj and Tony Oberstar made a "picket fence" to complete the effect. Thank you Anica and Tony! Then the moment came - St Nicholas (and company) came in and began calling names of children and adults (including our Pensioners), who had been "good" during the year - some went courageously, some got pushed and some screamed and weren't going even for a present. A very big "thank you" to our Slovenian School teachers, Draga Gelt, Maria Penca and Magda Pišotek who coordinated the program, to the Choirmaster, Roland Carmody and the "Slavček" Choir and everyone who helped in any way to make this day so successful and really got everyone in the "Christmas mood" on the first day of December. Sandra Krnel THEN CAME BOXING DAY... a fine warm day helped us to unwind after the Christmas rush. Many people attended to relax and exchange stories about their Christmas presents and probably recover from big Christmas lunches. Many had their annual "catchup" session with friends they hadn't seen for a while. Pred nami je ponovno velik dogodek -Tretji slovenski festival v Avstraliji, ki bo letos prirejen v dneh 7. in 8. marca 1992 na zemljišču Slovenskega primorskega socialnega kluba "Jadran", 35 Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest. TRETJI SLOVENSKI FESTIVAL V AVSTRALIJI Kot smo že v preteklosti mnogokrat občudovali delo in sposobnost pridnih rok naših rojakov, bomo tudi tokrat pokazali naš doprinos na tej oddaljeni peti celini, ko bo zopet zaživela naša "Avstralska Slovenija". Čeprav smo Slovenci v Avstraliji dokaj majhna in skromna skupnost, dejstva dokazujejo, da so med nami skriti mnogi talenti, ki ob raznih pomembnih prilikah pridejo do izraza z nepričakovanimi sposobnostmi. Vsi ti rojaki vam skupno z društvenimi delavci, ki že dolga leta ohranjajo slovenstvo v tujini, poskušajo prikazati kulturno dediščino dežele, ki smo jo zapustili pred mnogimi leti. Vse slovenske organizacije pod okriljem Sveta slovenskih organizacij v Vikoriji, s sodelovanjem nekaterih bolj oddaljenih slovenskih organizacij po Avstraliji, bodo zopet odprle slovensko narodno zakladnico in predstavile naš kulturni doprinos novi domovini Avstraliji. Poleg številnih rojakov, ki bodo prišli iz vseh krajev Avstralije, bodo na festivalu prisotni tudi mnogi drugi povabljeni gosti in uradni predstavniki avstralskih ustanov. Poleg mnogih kulturnih, športnih in zabavnih prireditev pri slovenskih društvih, bo Svet slovenskih organizacij v Viktoriji, s sodelovanjem vseh društev v Viktoriji, priredil letošnji Tretji slovenski festival v Avstraliji. Prisrčno vabljeni 7. in 8. marca 1992 na festival. Svet slovenskih organizacij v Viktoriji SOBOTA - 7. marca 9.00h - Pričetek športnih tekmovary 9.30h - Služba božja 10.30h - Domače melodije Il.OOh - Dobrodos'lica - Peter MandeU, predsednik Sveta Slovenskih Organizacy Viktorye - Nagovor - Hon. Caroline Hogg, Minister za Etnične zadeve Viktorye - Nastopi slovenskih folklornih skupin - Odkritje nove Slovenske zastave - Prosta zabava ob stojnicah z domačo hrano in raznimi zanimivostmi, nadaljevanje športnih tekem 17.30h - Koncert slovenskih pevskih zborov 20.00h - Ples ob zvokih ansambla "Big Ben" iz Slovenye in "Karantanya" (Melbourne) SATURDAY - 7th March 9.00 - Commencement of sporting competitions 9.30 - Church Service 10.30 - Melodies from home 11.00 - Welcome by Peter Mandejj - President of Council of Slovenian Organisations Victoria - Address by the Hon. Caroline Hogg, Minister for Local Government and Ethnic Affairs - Entertainment by Slovenian Folklore Groups - Unveiling of the new Slovenian flag - Happy time by stalls with traditional home-style food and other interesting varieties, sporting competitions 5.00 - Concert of Slovenian Choirs 8.00 - Dance to the sounds of "Big Ben" from Slovenia and "Karantania" (Melbourne) NEDELJA - 8. marca 8.00h - Nadaljevanje športnih tekmovaiy 9.00h - Razstava slikarskih in ročnih del, peciva, lovskih trofej, prikaz delovatya slovenskih društev 10.00h - Pokaži ksy znaš - Glasba, beseda in petfe 13.30h - Razglasitev tekmovalcev v športnih tekmovatyih - Rezultati tombole - Veselo r^jaiye do večera (Dostop na zemljišče - prostovoljni prispevki) SUNDAY - 8th March 8.00 - Resumption of sporting competitions 9.00 - Exhibition of Paintings, Handworks, Cakes, hunting Trophies and presentation of activities of Slovenian Associations 10.00 - "Talent Show" - Music and Song 1.30 - Presentation to winners of Sporting competitions - "Festival Raffle" results - Dance till the evening (Entrance to the Festival by voluntary donations) What's happening at SDM ... ? Member News ... Let's start with the babies! Francka and Marjan Potočnik became proud grandparents when their daughter Marjanda and her husband Ken had a little boy, whose name is Ryan. . The Zorzut family were twice as proud when Mario and Suzie Zorzut had twin boys - Ryan and Dion. Congratulations to both sets of parents and grandparents! 21sts are regular items as our children are becoming adults. Since the last Vestnik, Lydia Markič, Tania Smrdelj and Eddie Slavec have turned 21 -Congratulations to you all! In the last Vestnik we extended our Sympathy to Karl Beve on the loss of his father. Our deepest sympathy is now extended to Lennette Beve whose father passed away not long after. Get well wishes to little Leah Fistrič who has spent the Christmas Holidays recovering from Glandular Fever, but is well on the road to recovery. $$ IT'S ON AGAIN $ $ SDM SHOPPING TOUR Hopefully you've paid off your Mastercard/Bankcard since the last Shopping Tour - because by popular demand, The Shopping Tour Bus will be back at SDM on Saturday, 4th April at 8.00am SHARP. If you've recovered from the last one, you'll know how much fun it was - if you missed out, you've probably heard how good it was, so don't miss out this time! The cost is still only $23, including lunch etc. Bookings are again in the capable hands of Anita Fistrič (434.3870) and Dorothy Gregorič (439.3930) but this time there's only one bus so hurry! Money must be paid by the 14th March. Last time only girls were invited and then accused of being sexist, so this time we dare the guys to come along and see if they can spend more than the girls. Remember our motto! "The more you spend, the more you save!" Regular weekly activities ... ! ! Bingo - Now that the Christmas holidays are over, so is the Bingo Break. The "Bingoholics" resumed their weekly Wednesday night "fix" on the 15th January, so we are feeling much better now?? All the regulars are still regular but it would be great to see some new faces come up. We start at 8.oo pm but tickets, coffee, tea and biscuits are available by 7.30!! If you want to book a table, ring Victor on 437.1226 and he'll make sure a table is reserved for you. Ò i i SDM Choir - The Choir is also back in full "sing" (swing) every Thursday night. They are eager to hear new voices, so if you enjoy singing, please come to SDM on a Thursday at 8pm - you will be very welcome! □ □ Hunters & Shooters - Also meet on Thursdays at 8pm. If your aim is good, or it's rotten and you want to improve, come and have a "shot". $ $ Bowlers - The bowling guys & gals practice every Friday night from about 7.00 and every Sunday afternoon. Not only is it a fun game, but you also get exercise -bending, stretching, throwing, walking, laughing -"bowlerobics"! Both men and women are welcome -(age is no barrier). ♦ ♦ Sundays - Every Sunday the Dining Room is open for Lunch. You can book for private functions like Baptisms, Communions, Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries etc. Ring Peter or Kelly Bračko on 873.4353, or Victor on 437.1226 for more information. . Slovenian classes are held every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Not only are the children taught Slovenian, they also learn traditional Slovenian songs and dances. . While your children are at school, feel free to have a look at SDM's Library which is also open every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month and is open to everyone. The range of books available is very extensive - from cooking to crocheting, encyclopaedias to embroidery, fiction to fishing. Ring Milena Brgoč on 802.2958 if you want more information about what is available. . On the first Sunday of each month our Pensioners have their get-togethers. Thank you ... to our very own Victor Lampe for the beautiful job he did with the new Slovenian flag which was unveiled at SDM on the 15th January when we celebrated Slovenia's Independence. He is pictured below putting on the finishing touches. Sandra Krnel M Iß Ä KOLEDAR S.D.M. ima na zalogi še nekaj društvenih koledarjev za letošnje leto. Ako katerikoli član koledarja še nima, ga lahko dobi pri dežurni osebi, v točilnici, ob nedeljah ali pa na ostalih društvenih prireditvah. m si