Previous additions to the web site

The following is a list of the major changes to the Lithuanian-American Community web, with the most recent changes shown first.

Newest changes

2002-12-2: Tenth Annual Baltic Studies Summer Institute (BALSSI) at the University of Washington in Seattle from June 23 to August 22, 2003
: Handwritten Survey Comments
Survey - The Lithuanian Community In The United States
2002-10-21: Mokslo ir Kūrybos Simpoziumas
12th Lithuanian Symposium on Sciences and Creativity

SOUNDS OF "KANKLES" MUSIC IN U.S.A.
"KANKLĖS" SKAMBĖS ŠIOJE ATLANTO PUSĖJE!

2002-9-9: Public Affairs Conference agenda
September 20th., 2002 at 10:00 am.
At the Dirksen Senate Office Building Room 562
1st and C streets, NW

Awards Gala Invitation September 21, 2002

Calendar of Events: Find out what events are coming up!
Submit an event: Put your events into the calendar

2002-8-27: Agenda for 2002 Lithuanian-American Community XVI Board of Directors meeting

2002-8-24: Jungtis - Lithuanian Links expanded and new categories added: Books, Culture and History, and Translation and Language

2002-8-23: Bridges - Issue 5, June 2002 Volume 26
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2002-8-07: Bridges - Issue 3, April 2002 . Volume 26
After a long lapse, Bridges is presented as Adobe portable document files (pdf). Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these files.

2002-08-06: LAC XVI Board of Directors Meeting, Third Session
The 2002 Lithuanian-American Community XVI Board of Directors meeting, Third Session will take place September 21 and 22, 2002 in Washington, D.C.

2002-08-03: LAC INC SURVEY RESULTS; Jungtis - Lithuanian Links updated News and Journals, expanded Cultural and Tourism sections
Regions and Chapters updates

2002-03-30: EASTER,
Holy Week and the end of Lent, and
Margučiai - Lithuanian Easter eggs
2002-03-26: Survey - The Lithuanian Community In The United States
Participate in our survey Your responses will help to better understand the needs and interests of the Lithuanian Community in the United States.

17th annual Lithuanian Language Course at Camp Dainava, Manchester, Michigan,
will take place July 28 - August 4, 2002

2002-03-07: WE BELIEVE IN OUR ETHNIC FUTURE!
American-Lithuanian Community, Inc. is planning to have a working conference, centered around the needs of the American-born Lithuanian-Americans and the recent arrivals from Lithuania. Enroll through our questionaire.


2002-02-02: Lithuanian-American Community Chapters commemorate Lithuanian Independence Day 2002

2002-02-01: New design for http://javlb.org See also http://lithuanian-american.org

9-3-2001: FIFTY YEARS YOUNG 1951-2001
This year, the Lithuanian American Community, Inc. is celebrating its 50 year anniversary.

06-19-2001: Public Advocacy Day Saturday, June 30, 2001; St. John's Day celebration June 30, 2001

04-02-2001: Updated contact information for the Lithuanian-American Community, Inc. National Executive Committee

03-29-2001: US Senators and NATO Enlargement
Classification of the U. S. Senators with reference to their opinion on NATO enlargement

02-01-2001: Support for Lithuania's Admission into NATO

Lithuanian Prime Minister at NATO HQ (February 2, 2001)
FACT SHEET- January 2001 (from the Lithuanian Embassy in Washington)
Senator Jesse Helms about NATO
Jan. 11- Senator Jesse Helms endorses the Baltic bid for NATO expansion
“Towards a Compassionate Conservative Foreign Policy”

Press Release: Russian Nuclear Weapons and the events of February 13th
: Vasario 16d. - February 16
Celebrate Lithuanian Independence! Give your elected officials a chance to speak out on behalf of Lithuania!

SAMPLE letter to Governors/Mayors/Local Officials
SAMPLE letter to Senators
Sample proclamation for the elected officials to sign.

01-15-2001

Membership of the National Executive Committee. Contact for committee president Algimantas S. Gečys and the other members.

01-11-2001

Membership of the Lithuanian Educational Council of the USA, Inc.
Contact information for Council President Dalile Polikaitis and the other Council members.

11-01-2000

Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the September 2000 and also the October 2000 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.

10-31-2000

Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the June 2000 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.
birželis /June 2000 Vol. 51 / Nr. 6

10-26-2000

The July/August and the September Issues of Bridges, The Lithuanian American News Journal

Bridges Issue 7, 2000: Communism on the Run...M.K. Čiurlionis...The Lithuanian World Community
Bridges Issue 6, 2000: Lithuanian Folk Dancing...Music...A Parish Celebration...A Forgotten Hero Remembered
Subscribe to Bridges

10-11-2000

Bridges, Issue 5, 20000: The June 2000 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges Issue 5: NATO and the Baltic Region ... Remembering the Deportees ... Attention, Lithuanian Youth!

10-6-2000: The US Lithuanian-American Community Board of Directors meeting took place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in CT. Saturday night, Sept. 30th, at Holy Trinity Parish, Hartford, CT, Mass was held, then dinner, a cultural program and dancing. Here are a few highlights from that evening... Vakarienė Hartfordo apylinkėje 2000 m. Rugs. 30d. Šv. Trejybės parapijos salėje
: Philadelphia LAC Chapter: on the Lithuanian American Community XVI Board of Directors Meeting Hartford, CT Sept. 30-Oct. 1 2000
9-29-2000: Mūsų Šventės - a Lithuanian-language workbook describes the significance of our holidays and Holy Days throughout the calendar. The entire workbook is available for download.

9-25-2000: Why the United States Should Support Lithuania's Admission into NATO - prepared by Lithuanian American Community, Inc. Also: Fact Sheet: Lithuanian Preparing for NATO; Lithuania's Cooperation with the United States of America; Lithuanian NATO Links
: Juozui Eretui - 100 1896 - 1984 (Lithuanian language) Swiss-born professor of literature, publicist and social activist

9-24-2000: International Congress on the Evaluation of Crimes of Communism
held June 14 - 16 in Vilnius, Lithuania issued eight resolutions; Lithuanians in the Olympics - Keep track of Lithuanian achievements in the Olympics games in Sydney, Australia

6-6-2000: Kristaus Gimimo Jubiliejus - 2000 JAVLB Kalendorius
Visit our Lithuanian parish churches in the United States (Lithuanian language)
Find your Lithuanian name and your "name's day" on the 2000 LAC Inc calendar.

6-5-2000: Regions and Chapters
Updated with new addresses.

5-4-2000: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the May 2000 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.

4-29-2000: The Xth World Lithuanian Youth Congress Tourist Program

4-27-2000: Bridges Issue 3, 2000
The April 2000 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.

04-15-2000: The dates are in! Lithuanian summer camps are an exciting cultural experience for your children. Lithuanian-language and English-language programs are offered in Camp Dainava, Camp Rakas and Camp Neringa.

04-14-2000: New additions to Lithuanian Customs and Traditions
Holy Week and the end of Lent
Easter; See some beautiful examples of folk art:
Margučiai - Lithuanian Easter eggs

03-31-2000: JAV LJS Suvažiavimas: The Lithuanian-American Youth Association (LAYA) General Members' Meeting will be held April 8, 2000 in Lemont, IL
Hill of Crosses? and the Cathedral?
A teacher from Bridges for Education sends his thoughts and photos.
BAFL honors Congressman with 2000 Baltic Freedom Award

03-28-2000: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the April 2000 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.

03-21-2000: Bridges Issue 2, 2000
The March 2000 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.

03-06-2000: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the March 2000 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.

02-27-2000: New items posted at Upcoming Events

02-18-2000: Nomination forms for LAC and Lithuanian World Community candidates

02-13-2000: Bridges Issue 1, 2000
The January/February 2000 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.
: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the February 2000 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.

02-04-2000: Dainavos Ansamblio Vyrų Oktetas
Listen to this newly released CD. Order your copies!; The 11th Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival will be June 30 - July 2, 2000 in Mississauga, Ontario.; Hotels and tickets for the festival are selling out!
: Go shopping at the Krautuvėle
Buy music, buy books, subscribe to magazines
: Take a look at other
upcoming events!

01-14-2000: The election of the XVI National Council of the LAC, Inc. will take place on the weekends of May 13/14 and May 20/21 in LAC Chapters throughout the United States.
: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the January 2000 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.

01-11-2000: Turn your everyday online shopping into philanthropy through iGive.

01-07-2000: Bridges Issue 10, 1999
The December 1999 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.

01-01-2000: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the December 1999 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.

12-03-99: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the November 1999 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.

11-28-99: Bridges Issue 9, 1999
The November 1999 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.
: Long Distance Telephone Service Offer
The Lithuanian American Community, Inc. has contracted with a major international phone company to provide you with some of the lowest rates and most reliable service available for all your domestic and international calls.

11-20-99: Bridges Issue 8, 1999
The October 1999 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.
: Members of Congress that have visited Lithuania
Members of the US Congress can make better decisions affecting Lithuania if they have first-hand experiences in Lithuania. Has your representative paid a visit?
: Top U.S. Exports -- Lithuanian Americans Making a Difference
Lithuanian-Americans are playing an important role in rebuilding Lithuania

11-19-99: Lithuanian-American.org home page redesigned

11-8-99: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the October 1999 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.

10-30-99: Bridges Issue 7, 1999
The September 1999 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.

10-4-99: Bridges Issue 5, 1999
The June 1999 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.; Upcoming Events
Events in the Lithuanian - American Community
9-17-99: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the September 1999 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.
: Dance Group contacts
Contact information for participating North American Lithuanian Folk Dance groups

9-14-99: The Lithuanian Human Services Council of the U.S.A. together with the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania and the Lithuanian-American Community, Inc. Washington D.C. Chapter are sponsoring the “GIFT TO LITHUANIA” Conference

9-12-99: Hotel and event information and coordinates for the Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival ~ 2000

9-2-99: Updated Folk Dance Festival Information; June 30, July 1st and July 2nd in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
8-16-99: Jungtis: Lithuanian Links; Expanded with many new links and several new categories of links:; Art and Architecture, and Entertainment and Games

Learn about the Lithuanian American Community, Inc., a member of the Central and Eastern European Coalition (CEEC

8-15-99: Bridges Issue 6, 1999
The July/August 1999 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.

6-26-99: Baltic Studies at Vytautas Magnus University - There are a number of possibilities to study the Lithuanian language and other Baltic topics in the Baltic Studies program
: The Lithuanian-American Community of Houston (LACH) and LELE Puppet Theater of Vilnius, Lithuania are pleased to announce LELE's US premiere and tour of repertory theaters in the southeast Texas area starting July 22nd, 1999.
: Lithuanian Scouts have a rich tradition of summer camping in the United States and Canada. In 1999, scouts are participating in Regional camps in "Rambynas" on the West Coast, "Rakas" in the Midwest, "Romuva" in Canada and at Camp Resolute in the Atlantic Region.

6-15-99: Bridges Issue 4, 1999
The May 1999 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.

6-6-99: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the June 1999 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.
: Lithuanian Language Course (August l - 8, 1999) Registration and Camp Dainava: A Lithuanian Ethnic Experience

5-5-99: Bridges Issue 3, 1999
The April 1999 issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal. Subscribe to Bridges.

4-30-99: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the May 1999 issue. Subscribe to Eglute.

4-16-99: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the April 1999 issue. Subscribe to Eglute using a handy online subscription form.
: Subscribe to the What's New mail list
: The 14h Annual Lithuanian Language Course at Camp Dainava, Manchester, Michigan will take place August 1 - 8, 1999.
4-11-99: The results of the 1999 Men's Seniors Basketball Tournament
: Bridges Issue 2, 1999
The March issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal

3-28-99: Updated pages for Camp Dainava with 1999 camp dates.

3-24-99: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the March 1999 issue.
: Legal Education and Professional Development in Lithuania
An open forum on legal education and professional development
in Lithuania, featuring Professor Tadas Klimas, Dean of the Law School at the Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas, Lithuania. Sponsored by the Lithuanian American Bar Association (LABAS) on Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. Chicago, Illinois.

3-23-99: LAC., Inc. Sportas
1999 Men's Seniors Basketball Tournament March 27 - 28, 1999
Remember to check back for the results!

2-27-99: A Concert "Born of the Human Soul"
Featuring the Compositions of Lithuanian Composer
Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis (1875-1911)

Performed By Professor Vytautas Landsbergis
Musicologist and President of Lithuanian Parliament

2-16-99: Philadelphians Celebrate Lithuania’s 81st Independence Day By Honoring Three American Soldiers - News Release
Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the February 1999 issue.
2-15-99: Bridges Issue 1, 1999
The January/February issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal
: The 11th Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival will be June 30 - July 2, 2000 in Mississauga, Ontario. Get some initial information and put the festival on your calendars!

2-4-99: February 16d vasario
Participate in a commemoration of Lithuanian Independence in your Lithuanian Community. Learn the Lithuanian National anthem while you are on line!

1-22-99: Knygynas - the Library; Many of the latest children's books from Lithuania are available for purchase in our Library - Knygynas. Educational materials in Lithuanian and in English, including books and audio tapes are available for use in Lithuanian-language schools and for home-schooling.
: Bridges Issue 10
The December issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal

1-07-99: Added new links and updated links on Jungtis: Lithuanian Links

Updated pages for Camp Neringa with 1999 camp dates.; Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the January 1999 issue.
11-29-98: Lithuanian Customs and Traditions, by Danute Brazyte Bindokiene. Excerpts from the third edition of this popular book are available on line to give users a "taste" and to encourage purchase of the book. This illustrated 364 page book will be useful and invaluable to families of Lithuanian heritage, schools, and all those who seek their roots, or have an interest in the customs and traditions of Lithuania.

11-26-98: Bridges Issue 9
The November issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal

Camp Neringa, Marlboro, Vermont updated information


11-24-98: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the December 1998 issue.

11-11-98: E-mail addresses activated for Public Affairs, and other Councils

11-8-98: Bridges Issue 8
The October Issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal

11-3-98: Eglute: A magazine for children in the Lithuanian language. A sampler of the November 1998 Issue, this is our first Lithuanian-language feature. Subscription information is provided.

10-30-98: Jungtis: Lithuanian Links
Links to other Lithuanian sites

10-29-98: Cody Clanton is currently a seventh grade student at Graves Jr High in Summit,Illinois. Cody's report on Lithuania was prepared as a sixth grade project while he was attending Walsh Elementary School.

10-12-98: "Lithuanian Children's Hope"
provides specialized pediatric orthopedic care and treatment for Lithuania's children;; Bridges Issue 7
The September Issue of the Lithuanian American News Journal

9-27-98: The Regions and Chapters page was brought up-to-date.

9-18-98: The pages describing the Lithuanian-American Community were updated with new information. Pages for Youth Affairs, Religious Affairs and a chart describing structure of the LAC were added.

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