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| It’s well known that NE Ohio, particularly at the turn of the century, was the adopted home of immigrants from many European counties. What may not be well known is that the Greater Cleveland area has one of the highest concentrations of Czech and Slovak ancestry in the country. Descendants of these Europeans have kept alive many of the traditions, customs and pride of their heritage through an abundance of ethnic organizations. Some of these include the Slovak Institute, First Slovak Catholic Union, National Slovak Society, American Slovak Sokol Camp, Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities, Czech Cultural Garden, Czech American Committee of Greater Cleveland, Czech Catholic Union, Sokol Greater Cleveland, Karlin Hall, Bohemian National Hall, as well as Czech and Slovak radio programs. Thanks to the support of these organizations and their members, a traditional gathering and celebration is held to recognize the accomplishments of young women of Czech or Slovak heritage. This celebration is the Czech & Slovak Cotillion Ball held each Spring. |
Czech & Slovak Cotillion Ball
| Since 1972, two hundred and twenty-six debutantes from NE Ohio have been presented at the Czech and Slovak Cotillion Ball |
The Czech and Slovak Cotillion Ball Committee seeks debutantes. If you know of a young woman between the ages of 16 and 21 of Czech or Slovak heritage, please contact Daniel Tobik at dtobik@yahoo.com for futher information. |
| Sokol Greater Cleveland at Bohemian National Hall 4939 Broadway Avenue Cleveland OH 44127 216-883-0675 |
| Group Cotillion photos of debutantes from any previous years are requested. Please mail photos to gmaresh, 10759 Partridge Trail, Brecksville OH 44141, or email photo as jpg attachment to gmaresh@sbcglobal.net. |
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| No Ball Held in 2010 |
| No Ball Held in 2011 |
March 31, 2012 St Michael’s Woodside Party Center East Mill Road @ I-77 & Wallings http://stmichaelswoodside.com/ Mark your calendars now Arrival - 6 pm * Dinner - 7 pm Debutante presentation followed by dancing until midnight Open Bar $65 per person Reservation Deadline March 10, 2012 click here for reservation form |
