30th Anniversary Gala

On Friday 22 October IWCB members and friends and gathered together at the Crowne Plaza, Bratislava to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the club. Even with current pandemic restrictions in place we were able to celebrate together, with aspects of the event being live streamed on the club’s private members group on Facebook.

The event kicked off in style with a wonderful piano recital by Maria Mateeva of the Royal Northern Academy of Music, Massachusetts and drinks reception with wines provided by Art Vinoteka.

Members were able to enjoy art works by LECA občianske združenie/ LECA FUND and sample the award winning Jozsef Stevlik Slivovitz.

Club member Eva Staronova hosted the evening which included a presentation of the club’s history by founding member Klara Frecerova and a summary of the club’s charitable and fundraising action by Katarina Korcova, the current fundraising and community help coordinator.

We were particularly honoured to be able to welcome some past and founding members of the club. Past members unable to join, including founding president Eeva Hacker, participated by sending video and written messages which were shared during the event.

The evening wrapped up in style with a fashion showcase of designs from two female Slovak designers: Renata la Rena and MARINÁ. Guests thoroughly enjoyed watching club members model the creations with great style and enthusiasm.

Thanks go to the many club members who helped organise and participate in the event, particularly club Vice President Marina Kolomogorova, as well as the organisations and individuals already mentioned above.