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Come raise the Serbian American Voice in Washington, DC and join us in the second annual Serbian American Day in Congress. Join us this year to commemorate 150th Anniversary of a great Serbian American Nikola Tesla. Visit your representative’s office in Washington, meet members of the Congressional Serbian Caucus, and more.
To participate this year, follow these two easy steps:
- REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
Register early - space is limited. Registration is $120. Checks or most major credit cards accepted.
- RESERVE YOUR HOTEL
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Monday, June 26
10:30am -- Serbian Americans gather in U.S. Congress
Meet your Congressional Representative
Come raise the Serbian Voice in Washington to share our history, culture and aspirations. Visit your representative’s office, and request support for our issues from your representative in Congress. Serbian - American involvement can enhance the Caucus and ensure that Congress receives the Serbian American side of the story.
Click here for more information on the Serbian Congressional Caucus.
noon - 3:30pm -- Congressional Lunch on Capitol Hill
The members of the Congressional Serbian Caucus will co-host a luncheon and program.
Keynote Speaker: Robert Uth, Emmy award winning documentary film producer and writer. Robert is also co-author of “Tesla: Master of Lightning” with Margaret Cheney and produced a documentary on Tesla which will be presented on Capitol Hill.
Location: House Cannon Office Building
6.30 - 8.30pm -- Nikola Tesla Art Exhibit at the Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro
Exhibit by internationally known sculptor/artist Dejan Jovanovic - Art Contest: Nikola Tesla from Serbian Youth, followed by a Reception
The reception afterwards is limited to registered participants and space is limited. Invitations will be sent to registrants on a first come first serve basis.
Tuesday, June 27
Serbian Teen Program
7 pm -- Vidovdan Pan Orthodox Vespers
Commemorating Fallen Serbs
The Serbian Orthodox Church and its faithful will commemorate Vidovdan and hold memorial services for Holy Prince Lazar and Serb knights who perished in the battle against the invading Ottoman Empire in Kosovo Polje in 1389. There will be a social gathering following the event.
Location: St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
Instructions
Event Reservation
On our donation page select "Special Events" and proceed with payment. In the note please specify names if you are registering more than one person.
Hotel Reservation
We have a discounted rate of $139 at Hilton Alexandria Mark Hotel. The special rate is for 3-day package, beginning the evening of June 25th until the morning of June 28th. During these dates, hotels in Washington will either be unavailable or at higher rates due to a huge conference on human resources. Please reserve your room ASAP. We have only a limited number of rooms. Call: 1-800-HILTONS or 1-703 845 1010 and ask for SUC group.
Recommended activities for Sunday afternoon (optional):
Washington DC Lunch or Dinner Cruise*
Baltimore Tours
Spirit City Cruises
*not included with the Serbian-American Day registration fee; participants are responsible for arranging individual trips.
For more information, on how you can become a “Serb Ambassador” representing Serbs from your city, please contact the Serbian Unity Congress - Washington Office.
email: vidovdan@serbianunity.net
phone: (202) 463-8643
REGISTER NOW! Registration fee (required) is only $120 for entire event. Checks or most major credit cards accepted.
If you are unable to come, please help us to make this event a success. Donate online to Serbian Unity Congress:
RESERVE YOUR DISCOUNTED HOTEL NOW:
Make a reservation at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Hotel at 1-800-HILTONS or 1-703-845-1010.
To receive the discount rate of $139/night for this event, please identify yourself with the "SUC Group Rate." The rooms are available for 25th, 26th, and 27th of June. To view the rooms online visit Hilton Alexandria Mark Hotel.
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