Florida Estos

More than 60 members of the Estonian Society of Central Florida (Kesk Florida Eesti Selts) gathered on Saturday, February 25, 2012, to celebrate the 94th anniversary of Estonian independence. Once again a program and luncheon were enjoyed at the Countryside Country Club in Clearwater, Florida. The program included an opening prayer by the Reverend Priit Rebane, welcome by KFES President Tõnu Toomepuu, poetry reading by KFES member-at-large Triin Karr, keynote speech by KFES and ERKÜ member Jüri Linask, remembrance of our fallen heroes by KFES member Jüri Toomepuu, and concluding remarks by KFES and ERKÜ member Kersti Linask. The loterii was facilated by KFES members Marju Cabrera and Ingrid Shipotofsky. Lovely table decorations were prepared by KFES members Tiiu Slankis and Geri Raja. During the program, musician Kaia Põhi Latterner led the audience in the singing of Mu Isamaa Armas, Puhage Paremad Pojad and the Estonian National Anthem. During the luncheon, Kaia led everyone in a group sing-along.

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