CRO-AM Connections

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events.

In this engaging conversation, Dino Mattessich shares his remarkable journey from a small island in Croatia to becomming a prominent figure in the world of lacrosse and coaching. He reflects on his rich family heritage, the challenges of immigrating to America, and how sports played a crucial role in shaping his identity and values. Dino's story is one of resileince, community, and the importance of giving back, highlighting the impact of cultural roots and personal experience on his life and career.

In this conversation his journey through college athletics, coaching, and his connetion to Croatian heritage. He discusses the challenges and successes he faced at various universities, including University of Maryland, University of Maine, University of Connecticut and Hofstra, and his involvement in developing lacrosse in Croatia.

Dino reflects on the importance of family, the impact of coaching young athletes, and the recognition he received through a Canadian stamp featuring his image. The conversation highlights the growth of lacrosse internationally and the person stories that shaped his career.

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events.

In today's show we sit down with Tim Komara, President of St. George Lodge #66 and Ron Ples a long time active member and trustee. They will share the history of the lodge along with their roles, fond memories and future aspirations.

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events.

In today's show we sit down with Nasja Boskovic Meyer. Nasja has a BA in Foreign Languages from the University of Missouri in St. Louis, she is a published poet, has been teaching the Croatian language and culture for almost 40 years and she was a prominent founder of the American Croatian Relief Project which became one of the leading groups in the US providing assistance to Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina which collected over 8 million dollars in aid money, food and medicine.

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events.

In today's show we sit down with Zvonko Juratovic, President of Strossmayer Croatian Picnic Grounds in Vienna, Ohio and after his interview we were able to spend time with Marina Juratovic Saunders and John Zrile to get their perspective on the significance of this organization and their memories.

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events.

In today's show we sit down with Don Langenfeld, an officer at Javor Inc., CFU Svi Sveti Lodge 1, and the United CFU Lodges of Western PA. Don resides in Pittsburgh, PA.

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events.

In today's show we sit down with Nikola Metes, Vice President of the Association of Croatian American Professionals and he is a member delegate to the NFCA from Chicago, Illinois.

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

In today's show we will be showcasing the cultural treasures within the CFU home office and the Bernard M. Luketich Croatian Cultrual Museum.

Thanks and appreciation to the Croatian Fraternal Union of America for giving us the opportunity to present these treasures.

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events.

In today's show we sit down with two of the Executive Officer's of the Croatian Fraternal Union of America, President, Ed Pazo and Secretary/Treasurer, Bernadette Luketich-Sikaras. We discuss thier history with the organization, the history of the CFU, the business model and the fraternal programs that make the CFU such a successful organization.

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events.

In today's show we sit down with Steve Rukavina, President of the National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation and Danica, CFU Lodge 760 from Philadelphia, PA.

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events.

In today's show we sit down with Frank Sinkwich III and Todd Leckie, to share stories about their grandfather Frank Sinkwich. Frank was a great Croatian American football player and Heisman Award winner. He played in both the collegiate and professional levels, from Athens, Georgia.