Articles for tag: giovanni m perlain, NFCACF

21 svibnja, 2026

Mark Plavetich

Giovanni M. Perlain Named NFCACF 2026 Rudy Perpich Fellow

NFCACF announces new Rudy Perpich Fellow for this summer ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation (NFCACF)  is pleased to announce that Giovanni M. Perlain has been named a Rudy Perpich Fellow. Perlain is a Master’s student in International Studies at North Carolina State University,where his academic work focuses on international relations, European politics, public policy,diplomacy, and transatlantic affairs. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science fromthe University of North Carolina Asheville in December 2024. A dual American and Croatian citizen, Perlain brings a personal connection to Croatiaand a long-standing interest in international affairs. Born

9 travnja, 2026

Croatians Online

NFCACF President, Steve Rukavina, joins (from left) Philadelphia Soccer 2026 President and CEO, Meg Kane, Philadelphia City Councilmember, Mark Squilla, Brauhaus Schmitz owner, Doug Hager, and NFCACF board member Vedran Nazor.

Croatian Americans Join Philadelphia Soccer 2026 at World Cup Countdown Event

Croatian community leaders gather at Brauhaus Schmitz to celebrate Croatia and France and spotlight the “How Do You Phan” fan initiative ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On April 8, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 hosted a happy hour at Brauhaus Schmitz to mark the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11. Croatian American community members attended to show support for the Croatian national team during an evening that honored both France and Croatia. German fans were also invited, as Brauhaus Schmitz owner, Doug Hager, is German. The event also spotlighted the “How Do You Phan”

1 srpnja, 2025

Mark Plavetich

Croatian American Organizations Join for a Momentous Weekend in Pittsburgh

Sv. Lovro Junior Tamburitzans of Steelton, PA performing at the CFU Junior Tamburitza Festival Pittsburgh was elated with a festive and eventful weekend from June 27 to June 29. The National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation (NFCACF) hosted its 32nd Assembly of Delegates in part with the 57th Annual Jr. Tamburitza Festival organized by the Croatian Fraternal Union (CFU). The assembly and the festival took place at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. The weekend kicked off with Croatian Heritage Night at PNC Park, where the Pittsburgh Pirates squared off against the New York Mets. Despite the sporadic thunderstorms before

15 ožujka, 2025

Croatians Online

NFCACF Champions Inclusion at the Special Olympics Turin 2025!

The 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games took place in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 15! This historic event marks the first time Italy has hosted the Special Olympics World Games, welcoming athletes with intellectual disabilities from across the globe to showcase their incredible talents and determination in a spirit of unity and sportsmanship. A Global Celebration of Athleticism This year’s Games bring together an impressive 1,500 athletes representing 100 delegations, competing across eight thrilling sports: The spectacular Opening Ceremony took place at the renowned Inalpi Arena in Turin, setting the stage for an unforgettable competition. Athletes competed at

5 ožujka, 2025

Croatians Online

NFCACF Honors Neda Young with a Legacy/Lifetime Achievement Award

By Josip Bogovic NFCACF was established in 1993 to promote Croatia’s independence, its values, and its people’s achievements. The organization is led by the tireless, positive-minded Steve Rukavina. Mr. Rukavina and Vedran Nazor thanked Ms. Young for her continuous support of the organization throughout its existence. NFCACF sponsored a dinner at the Rudar Club in Astoria, NY, to celebrate the occasion. Neda’s two sons, daughter-in-law Megan, close friends, and six of the eight grandchildren were present to celebrate a remarkable globally mined woman. Neda Young, her late husband Albert Young, her sons Michael and Anthony, and her daughter have financially

30 listopada, 2024

Mark Plavetich

11 Athletes of Croatian descent inducted into the Croatian American Sports Hall of Fame in Pittsburgh PA

On Saturday, October 26th, the National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation (NFCACF) presented its 2024 Croatian American Sports Hall of Fame (CAS-HOF) Induction Ceremony and Dinner at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center in downtown Pittsburgh. This banquet celebrated the extraordinary achievements of twelve incredible athletes of Croatian descent who made an indelible mark in the world of sports. The ceremony sold out with 330 dinner guests and family members and friends of the athletes with all the NFCACF delegates in town with another 100 plus Croatian Fraternal Union members. The weekend began with an evening reception on October 25th at the