1957 - 2007

Slovensko društvo Sydney - 50 let
During the years that followed the club began to take on the look it has today.
We must acknowledge that the president of the time, Štefan Šernek, was extremely
successful in finding volunteers and friends to help fulfill the endeavours of building
the new premises. The work was challenging but crowned with success. The
names of all those who helped with this new building are enscribed on a board
in recognition of their contribution as is the Presidents Honour Board. Štefan
Šernek presided as President for ten years and led committees that fostered years
of prosperity.
His Presidency was followed by these Presidents: Jože Lah, Ivan Koželj, Mira
Smrdel, Robert Fisher and currently, Ivan Gerič.
The crowning glory of the association was always the involvement of the Slovenian youth. The young
Slovenians were particularly active in folkdancing. Popular Rudi Črnčec, accompanied the groups with
his accordion.
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