LITHUANIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY, INC. On November 18, 1951, Lithuanians living in United States and Lithuanian-Americans, wishing to actively participate in the political life of the United States and to join in the struggle against international communism; to contribute to the cultural life of United States with Lithuanian traditions and our national characteristics; to promote feelings of kinship with Lithuanians outside of United States; and to dutyfully support the struggle to free Lithuania and to help the Lithuanian nation, decided to express their national solidarity as members of a new organization, the Lithuanian-American Community. Although the world has changed drastically since 1951, Lithuania has gained its independence and the threat of international communism has lessened, many of the original goals are still very pertinent. We still want to celebrate and share our Lithuanian culture and traditions with others, we still need to help one another and to participate in the political life of the United States with our special concerns and insights. On January 10, 1989, Lithuanian-American Community took a major legal step and became incorporated in the State of Illinois as a not for profit corporation for educational and charitable purposes. Because of this step, donations to the Lithuanian-American Community became deductible from federal income taxes (federal tax ID #36-3625439). The Arizona Chapter promotes Lithuanian culture and international understanding by organizing Lithuanian folk dancing and singing, Lithuanian food preparation, and the display of Lithuanian arts and crafts at Lithuania's Independence Day celebrations, picnics, and other cultural and social events. The Arizona Chapter also responds to the initiatives of the national organization by informing our members and friends of the important issues affecting Lithuanians and Lithuanian-Americans. more

MEMBERSHIP We invite you to become a member of the Lithuanian-American Community of Arizona and to join us in our cultural and social activities. To join or to get more information, please contact Mark Shoban at 480-802-3765 or mashoban@yahoo.com.

ARIZONA CHAPTER'S GOVERNING BOARD

Mark Shoban, President		Martin Algis Karsas, Executive VP		Ruta Sweetsir, Treasurer

Donald Adamavich		Onute Damaite Fielding		Ausra Gleason

Zenonas Misius		Aldona Vaitkus

AUDITING COMMISSION The auditing commission for the Arizona Chapter of Lithuanian-American Community is composed of Gilanda Matonis (president), Rita Martinaitis and Casimir Matonis.

DONATIONS Your donations to the Lithuanian-American Community (tax id #36-3625439) help support Lithuanian causes in Arizona, in the United States, and worldwide. All members are encouraged to donate annually a minimum of $10.00 per individual or $20.00 per family. Please make your check payable to "Lithuanian-American Community, Inc." and send it to the following address: Lithuanian-American Community c/o R. Sweetsir 1152 W. Isabella Ave Mesa, AZ 85210

WE WELCOME YOUR HELP Our cultural and social activities need volunteers with a wide range of talents. If you have an interest in contributing your talents and energy, please contact Mark Shoban at 480-802-3765 or mashoban@yahoo.com.

lithaz.org: Internet home of Arizona Chapter of Lithuanian-American Community, Inc.