The National Capital Chapter of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society presents

“The National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center:

Progress and Future Plans”

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Rich Laychock

Chief Information Officer and Membership Chair, C-RS

In 2004, C-RS acquired the historic former St. John’s Byzantine

Catholic Cathedral in Munhall, PA.. It is being converted into the nation’s 

first ever National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural Center, which will  include 

a museum, a library, a performance stage, and a genealogy research area. 

Rich will also present a brief review of the National C-RS annual meeting. 

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NCC Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

Video: “Days of Rusyn Culture”

Excerpts from the Kamjunka "Days of Rusyn Traditions" 

Sunday, November 16, 2008 – 2:00-5:00 PM

McLean Governmental Center – Community Room

1437 Balls Hill Road

McLean, Virginia 22101

(Directions: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/mclean_Lg.htm) 

 • The Carpatho-Rusyn Society is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to manifesting Carpatho-Rusyn culture in the United States and supporting Rusyn culture in the Homeland in east central Europe.  It works to educate Rusyns and non-Rusyns about Rusyn culture and history, and to support the development of Rusyn culture on both sides of the Atlantic.   As a membership organization, it boasts over 1,700 members worldwide who support the organization's work through their annual contributions of dues as well as voluntary contributions to funds that support Rusyn cultural development abroad as well as humanitarian aid for Rusyn communities in Europe.  For more information, please visit www.c-rs.org