Dear Friends of the BBLA,

Sashaying across the beautiful ballroom floor to the fine rhythm of the orchestra last Saturday night, trying not to step clumsily on the gown of one of the doyens of our community, I knew unmistakably, that we were having another Beseda Ball.

It is called Beseda after a salon dance first performed in Prague 151 years ago. The avid historians out there could google it on Wikipedia... I did.

Amongst the high-heeled, well-heeled and some visibly over-the-heeled participants, we had a strong contingent of our diplomats which is always nice to see.

It was a great success and this year, with our emphasis on education, I had great pleasure introducing one of our organizations, which is very active in this field: The American Fund for Czech and Slovak Leadership Studies. Your generous support contributed greatly to their cause and their work.

I am writing this while I am currently somewhere over the North Pole, on my way to Asia, but I want to thank again all those who made this event possible. It is amazing what a dedicated volunteer committee can achieve. I am also extending my thanks to our fabulous facility team. Thank you, thank you.

See you at our next event.

 

Joseph Balaz, President 

Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association