Hey everyone,
So I had mentioned before how I was going to be creating photo books to put out on the tables for everyone to look through, and I still am doing this. However, I am looking for people to send me some family stories or favorite memories that I can add into it as well. I think that would be a nice way to cherish memories and share them with everyone. If you could please email those to me that would be great!
:)
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Do you Remember... ?
My gram was telling me that the last Drakulic Reunion was held sometime in the 70's at her (current) house in the backyard. I obviously wasnt around then, but any of you that were or had relatives that were, do you happen to have any pictures from it? I'd love to be able to display a "then and now" type of deal at this reunion. I'm just curious to see what is out there. Thanks in advance for your help.
Love,
Alyssa
Love,
Alyssa
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Let's Dance
I am putting out a request for any Serbian music anyone has, feel free to send it my way. I'm going to be loading it onto my mp3 player and playing it through the speaker system. We have a designated dance floor area for anyone who wishes to dance some Kolas. :)
You can send me burned CDs of music, or email songs to me. As before, please email me to get my mailing address if you need it!
Thanks!
You can send me burned CDs of music, or email songs to me. As before, please email me to get my mailing address if you need it!
Thanks!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Picture the world through the eyes of an Ancestor
One love of mine is photography. I love playing with the settings on my camera, taking pictures, capturing the moment and sharing that moment for generations to come. Pictures play such an important part in family memories, especially for those members who have passed away. It's one great way we have to remember them and the special times we shared.
I am collecting pictures for the reunion, so start digging up your box of photos, if you're anything like me, you have tons of photo prints just stored in a box waiting to be framed. I know a lot of pictures this day and age are digital, which helps out in this case. You can email pictures to me: drakulic_reunion@aol.com or you can send me the actual photo hard copies in the mail. Im not posting my mailing address on here since this is a public blog for all of you to access, as well as anyone who may come across it. But get in touch with me via email, and I'll get my address to you. Any hard copies of pictures I get, are going to be labeled in an envelope with who sent them to me. I'm going to simply scan them into my computer and return them to you at the reunion.
There's 2 pictures I really want and am on a mission to find, the rest are up to you whatever you'd like to send. I want a family picture of my Grandma and all her siblings, and I'd also like a family picture of Duckie and her family. I am going to be displaying these after blowing them up onto a bulletin board. I'm also going to be taking whatever pictures people send me and put them into some photo books for people to look through and enjoy.
So start digging through those good ol family photos :)
-Alyssa
I am collecting pictures for the reunion, so start digging up your box of photos, if you're anything like me, you have tons of photo prints just stored in a box waiting to be framed. I know a lot of pictures this day and age are digital, which helps out in this case. You can email pictures to me: drakulic_reunion@aol.com or you can send me the actual photo hard copies in the mail. Im not posting my mailing address on here since this is a public blog for all of you to access, as well as anyone who may come across it. But get in touch with me via email, and I'll get my address to you. Any hard copies of pictures I get, are going to be labeled in an envelope with who sent them to me. I'm going to simply scan them into my computer and return them to you at the reunion.
There's 2 pictures I really want and am on a mission to find, the rest are up to you whatever you'd like to send. I want a family picture of my Grandma and all her siblings, and I'd also like a family picture of Duckie and her family. I am going to be displaying these after blowing them up onto a bulletin board. I'm also going to be taking whatever pictures people send me and put them into some photo books for people to look through and enjoy.
So start digging through those good ol family photos :)
-Alyssa
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Dish to Pass
Okay, so as I mentioned before this is a Dish to Pass event. I have tried to make it easy by assigning each family a catergory and then from there you can tell me what you would like to bring by either emailing me or posting it in the comments. I will be keeping track of it all making sure we dont have too many people bringing the same thing. I went to Greg very frustrated because I couldnt figure out how to make this work and stay organized without me going crazy, haha. Greg suggested we do it as a "Restaurant Menu" ... having the same categories that you'd see in there. So that's exactly what we've done. This is done by last name, so please look for the family in which you belong to or are related to so that you can find yours. **No more than 2 people may bring the same thing so that we can get a variety** If I missed anyone, please let me know in the comments!!
When reading just make note of what your family is in charge of, again you have time to let me know!
*Appetizers*: Davic, Janic, Bielich, Blazevich, Popovich, Malich,
*Main Course*: Mochan, Slepsky, Zak, Walker, Kovacevic, McAnally, and Samardzija
*Casseroles*: Cheripka, Gossic, Vracar
*Side Dishes*: Drakulic
*Salads (potato, mac salad, garden salad etc..)*: Kobylanski, Ayers
*Desserts*: Lukacs, Macchione, Hill, Bucholz
*Pop, Water Coffee* Will all come outta the budget
When reading just make note of what your family is in charge of, again you have time to let me know!
*Appetizers*: Davic, Janic, Bielich, Blazevich, Popovich, Malich,
*Main Course*: Mochan, Slepsky, Zak, Walker, Kovacevic, McAnally, and Samardzija
*Casseroles*: Cheripka, Gossic, Vracar
*Side Dishes*: Drakulic
*Salads (potato, mac salad, garden salad etc..)*: Kobylanski, Ayers
*Desserts*: Lukacs, Macchione, Hill, Bucholz
*Pop, Water Coffee* Will all come outta the budget
Location, Location, Location!
Some of you are probably wondering where the Reunion is going to be held, it's going to be at the Pitcarin Gun Club on Sunday July 21st 2013. From 4-10 pm.
The Gun Club is at:
505 Mosside Blvd
North Versailles, PA 15137
::::some things you need to know:::::
*It is going to be a dish to pass event, I have assigned each family a "category" which you will then tell me what you are bringing. This way we keep it organized and won't get 12 of the same dishes. My cousin Greg and I thought this was the easiest way to do this.
*This event is also a Bring your own Bottle, so you will be responsible for bringing your own alcohol. There is a small bar there to store it, but you must provide it.
*Lastly, each family will be charged $5 per person to attend the reunion. This will help to cover the costs of the rental fee, the paper goods and etc.. I really don't think that's too much to ask. If we have any money left over we'll be doing a 50/50 raffle! The money will be mailed to me with the RSVP card from your invitation. This won't go out until May.
*There will be Save the Date cards sent out to those who don't have email or aren't subscribed to this.
***more info to come***
The Gun Club is at:
505 Mosside Blvd
North Versailles, PA 15137
::::some things you need to know:::::
*It is going to be a dish to pass event, I have assigned each family a "category" which you will then tell me what you are bringing. This way we keep it organized and won't get 12 of the same dishes. My cousin Greg and I thought this was the easiest way to do this.
*This event is also a Bring your own Bottle, so you will be responsible for bringing your own alcohol. There is a small bar there to store it, but you must provide it.
*Lastly, each family will be charged $5 per person to attend the reunion. This will help to cover the costs of the rental fee, the paper goods and etc.. I really don't think that's too much to ask. If we have any money left over we'll be doing a 50/50 raffle! The money will be mailed to me with the RSVP card from your invitation. This won't go out until May.
*There will be Save the Date cards sent out to those who don't have email or aren't subscribed to this.
***more info to come***
My Big Fat Serbian Reunion 2013
Incase you haven't already heard, there is a Drakulic Family Reunion Scheduled for July 2013...
....With that being said, let me take a minute to introduce myself for those of you in the family who may not know me or remember me. I'm Alyssa Mochan, Jeff Mochan's oldest Daughter and Helen Mochan's Granddaughter. And, I am the one organizing and hosting this Reunion for you all! I am very excited for it, and I hope that you are too!
I made this blog for a few reasons, one of which is to keep you updated on the events of the reunion, the when, where, etc.. and I also thought this would be an easier way to reach you all then having to send letters in the mail, track down addresses and what not. All your family information in one simple place!
If you sign up to follow this blog, you'll get an email (to whatever email address you use to sign up) each time an update is posted. This way you can follow along and you wont miss out on anything too important.
If you don't want to follow along with the blog, but you need to contact me, shoot me an email at: Drakulic_reunion@aol.com that way I can keep all the family reunion emails together, and wont lose track of your stuff.
I will be in touch, make sure you sign up so you can follow me!
With Love,
Alyssa
....With that being said, let me take a minute to introduce myself for those of you in the family who may not know me or remember me. I'm Alyssa Mochan, Jeff Mochan's oldest Daughter and Helen Mochan's Granddaughter. And, I am the one organizing and hosting this Reunion for you all! I am very excited for it, and I hope that you are too!
I made this blog for a few reasons, one of which is to keep you updated on the events of the reunion, the when, where, etc.. and I also thought this would be an easier way to reach you all then having to send letters in the mail, track down addresses and what not. All your family information in one simple place!
If you sign up to follow this blog, you'll get an email (to whatever email address you use to sign up) each time an update is posted. This way you can follow along and you wont miss out on anything too important.
If you don't want to follow along with the blog, but you need to contact me, shoot me an email at: Drakulic_reunion@aol.com that way I can keep all the family reunion emails together, and wont lose track of your stuff.
I will be in touch, make sure you sign up so you can follow me!
With Love,
Alyssa
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