APPLICATION FOR TRIGLAV INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP (2 pages)
NAME:________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________________________________
CITY / STATE / ZIP:_____________________________________________________________________________
PHONE:_____________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS:________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH _______________________________________________________________________________
Linkage to Slovenian Descent:
___________ Slovenian Immigrant __________ Grandparents from Slovenia ________Child of member
___________ Parents from Slovenia ___________ Marriage to a Slovenian (name) ____________________________
Reason for applying for Triglav Membership: __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Members sponsoring applicant (Two names): ___________________________________________________________
In order to familiarize yourself with our culture and heritage, please answer the 10 questions below. Answers are found on Triglav’s website at www.triglavpark.com by clicking on “History” written by founding member Franjo Mejac, and “Language”.
1. What country did the Slovenian’s flee to in order not to be killed, and in what year?
2. How many Domobranci were massacred before word got out that no one should return to Slovenia?
3. How many years did the Slovenian’s spend in Austria?
4. In what year did the Slovenians come to Milwaukee?
5. In Milwaukee, what was the date of the first meeting of political refugees?
6. What is the name given to our society?
7. The deed to Triglav Park was signed on what date?
8. What is the name of our chapel where each picnic starts with mass?
9. How do you say “Please” and “Thank You” in Slovenian?
10. How do you say “Good Afternoon” and “Good Night” in Slovenian?
Since any organization requires a base of active participation in order to survive and thrive, you are now obligating yourself to and must agree to help the society within your abilities by either:
You may check more than one category.
__________ Physically, by helping with general grounds maintenance or equipment maintenance (under the
direction of the park manager).
__________ Financially, by attending at least one picnic per year, excluding the 4th of July picnic, or by donating
money, above and beyond the usual membership dues, to secure the progress and reputation of the society.
__________ Intellectually, by attending meetings providing input on subjects discussed.
__________ Organizing cultural and/or social events. (i.e. Folk Fair, St. Nicholas Pageant etc.)
__________ Picnic help the day before a picnic includes, but is not limited to, food preparation, grounds work such as
mowing, trimming, setting up tables, decorating etc.
__________ Picnic help the day of a picnic includes, but is not limited to, food preparation, barbecue detail, serving,
bartending, baking, raffle, and cleaning up.
__________ Administrative help
__________ Other: Specify: ________________________________________________________________________
By signing below, and if accepted, you are agreeing to support The Triglav Society by participating in one or more of the above categories.
Signature________________________________________________________________________________________
This application must be mailed to the secretary (e-mail for mailing address) or given to the secretary of Triglav Park by the September meeting. Your application will be brought to the attention of our membership on this date. Your possible individual membership will be brought to a vote at the October meeting and you will be notified shortly after this date as to your status. No need to send money now. Meeting dates can be found under “Calendar of Events” at www.triglavpark.com.
If accepted, your membership dues will be due on or before June 1st of next year. Your check can be made out to The Triglav Cultural Society for $20.00.