Slovak League of America(SLA)

Address: 205 Madison St. Passaic, NJ 07055 USA
Contact Name: Holy, Nina W.
Phone: (973) 472-8993
Fax: (973) 669-8483
URL: http://www.slovakleagueofamerica.org

Founded: 1907
Members: 5,000
Membership dues: organization, society, individual, $10 annual; life, $200 annual.
Languages: English, Slovak.

Description: Serves as a cultural and civic federation of Slovak-American organizations representing 500,000 individuals. Supports Slovakia, the oldest Christian nation in Central Europe; promotes a better understanding and appreciation of the Slovak nation, its history, culture, traditions, and desires. Increases mutual appreciation between America and Slovakia in the interests of world peace, freedom, and security. Sponsors scholarship program.

Publications: Slovakia, annual. PRICE: $10.00. CIRCULATION: 1,200.

Conventions / Meetings: biennial convention, ethnic and cultural * biennial regional meeting.