BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EstoSite - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EstoSite X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.estosite.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EstoSite REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T175903 CREATED:20230810T133000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T150402Z UID:9306-1697220000-1697389200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EANC Annual Meeting 2023 DESCRIPTION:EANC’s XXIII Council convenes in person for its Annual Meeting since before the Covid pandemic. With a new Council Body elected in 2022\, the meeting is long-awaited and promises to be inclusive and productive\, with an eye to the future. This year is also an election year\, and EANC president Marju Rink-Abel will pass on the mantel after serving four terms at the helm of this nationally-elected council. \n\n\n\nAs we cap off our 70th anniversary year and keep our focus on the future\, we will be mindful to also mark the upcoming 80th anniversary year of the Mass Flight of Refugees\, who were forced to flee Soviet oppression in 1944. That tragic mass exodus and the historical events of the time must continue to stay in the public mind’s eye. Our invaluable Estonian communities abroad are now like diamonds created by that immense pressure\, and we will continue to value and treasure them\, providing support\, collaboration and a larger voice as we move purposefully and with inspiration toward the future. \n\n\n\nOnce our regular Annual Meeting duties are complete\, we to invite the public to join our 70th anniversary celebration\, complete with dinner\, entertainment and dancing at the Lakewood Estonian House. It as this event that we would also like to recognize outstanding contributions to the Estonian community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC’s 70th Anniversary Celebration\, Sat.\, October 14th \n\n\n\n5:30 pm Cocktail hour \n\n\n\n6:30 pm Program & Awards Presentation \n\n\n\nPerformance by rising star Ingmar Erik Kiviloo. \n\n\n\nDinner\, dancing\, surprises and entertainment \n\n\n\nMusic and Mood provided by the Puus Bros Band. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInspiration Forum & Tours of key Estonian community facilities in the area\, Sun.\, October 15th \n\n\n\n11 am – 1:30 pm \n\n\n\nShare your community love and experiences! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEANC wants to hear from you! To best represent Estonian American interests\, needs\, and hopes for the future\, we need input directly from our constituents. Please join us for this important Inspiration Forum\, featuring impassioned speakers\, engaged discussion\, community updates and interactions\, so we may best move forward with purpose with input from Estonians of all ages\, communities and organizations. \n\n\n\nOur impassioned panel\, moderated by EANC VP includes Estonian Americans from around the country\, bringing their unique backgrounds\, generations and experiences to spark our discussion. \n\n\n\nPanelists include: \n\n\n\nMerle Liivand\, 5X Guinness Record holder\, professional swimmer\, entrepreneur\, and activist \n\n\n\nJaak Rakfeldt\, PhD\, Professor\, Scholar and Clinician\, EANC Member and chairman of the CT Estonian Society \n\n\n\nLia Triantafylidis and Andrus Maandi\, life-long active members of the numerous Estonian American organizations\, at national\, regional\, and local levels. Most recently\, Lia headed the US Contingent of Estonian girl guide and boy scout leaders and campers to the international Estonian Scouting Jamboree in Canada. Andrus is the Deputy Commissioner of the Council of Estonian Scouting in USA\, and has headed the past three Estonian scout camps in the US. \n\n\n\nMore to come! \n\n\n\nLunch is available for purchase on site\, prepared by the much-admired and self-proclaimed Kapsa Kuningas Erik Must. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-annual-meeting-2023/ LOCATION:California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T173000 DTSTAMP:20260618T175903 CREATED:20230905T165400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T205720Z UID:9362-1697304600-1697304600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian American Community Celebration: A Night of Thanks & Community\, hosted by EANC! DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 14th @ Lakewood Estonian House \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’re invited! Join us for a lively celebration and heartwarming program celebrating culture\, community\, the outstanding work of Estonian Americans in the community! Special Guests\, Dinner\, Awards & Recognitions\, Entertainment! \n\n\n\n5:30 pm: Cocktail hour \n\n\n\n6:30 pm: Program\, Dinner & Celebration! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTogether we are stronger and have so much to celebrate! \n\n\n\nAs EANC sends off our 70th anniversary year with a toast\, we look forward to future collaborations\, common goals\, and shared successes and we take an evening to reminisce about the past\, connect with peers\, and cultivate the Estonian American community love. \n\n\n\n\nTickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvening includes distinguished guests\, presentation of awards\, a special performance by the very talented musician Ingmar Kiviloo\, a full dinner\, and night of celebrating\, dancing and cherished community. \n\n\n\nMusic & mood provided by the legendary Puus Bros. Band\, featuring EANC´s own Mati Otsmaa!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe XXIII Estonian American National Council will be arriving from around the country specifically to meet and connect with all of you! Event to be held with a warm welcome at the Lakewood Estonian House! \n\n\n\nFestive attire * Appropriate for all ages * Cash bar * Surprises * A night of thanks \n\n\n\nTickets may be purchased online via EventBrite or via Paypal/Venmo on our website (*memo: EstoCommunity Celebration)\, or reserved by email (erku@estosite.org) and paid by check (written out to EANC; memo: EstoCommunity Celebration\, mailing address: EANC\, c/o 16 Pepperidge Rd.\, Monroe\, CT 06468. \n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare the link w/ a friend! Celebration: https://EANCestoparty.eventbrite.com\, \n\n\n\n Inspiration Forum: https://EANCinspirationforum2023.eventbrite.com \n\n\n\nAdditional info\, lodging suggestions\, dietary restrictions\, inquiries: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncontact: erku@estosite.org\, or tel 1 (978) 397 0020. \n\n\n\nLet the energy carry over to our Inspiration Forum on October 15th\, 11am – 1:30pm\, where Estonians from around the US will share their passions\, plans\, tips and perspectives. \n\n\n\nThe Inspiration Forum is a free event. Lunch available for purchase. EANC wants to hear from you\, so that we may best serve Estonian American interests! (Registration to the open public forum is welcomed but not required: https://EANCinspirationforum2023.eventbrite.com \n\n\n\nSee you there! Kohtumiseni 14. ja 15. oktoobril Lakewoodi Eesti Majas! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-hosts-estonian-american-community-celebration-a-night-of-thanks-and-community/ LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, Connecticut\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/EANC-2023-oct-14-15-save-date-visual-_final.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides/Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR