Bo's Dream

            Bo’s Dream - a curiosity for those that didn’t know him or how it came about.

“Bo” Romenec was a very active member, director, and president of the Club. He supported, volunteered, and participated in Club events. An honest answer to any question asked by anyone was part of his loyalty to the Club. He was a staple and could be relied upon for support for any issue that arose. 

An Army Vietnam War veteran who saw battle and lived to enjoy life, he never forgot his comrades nor his country. His roots were Ukrainian and he lived the free life that he fought for answering the call to duty. His legacy lives on in his desire to see the Club celebrate its 100^th anniversary in the main upstairs Hall.

Bo saw the hall fall into disarray during the late 70’s and early 80’s (see History) and with the rest of the Board, decided that we needed to just survive. The 90’s were showing better times and now was the time think of the 100^th anniversary.  Many said that the time was distant, after all 2009 is over 10 years away. The Hall needed extensive work at great expense to a decimated organization that was rebuilding. Bo had a dream to focus on a Building Fundraiser dedicated to the renovation of the Hall for the 100^th anniversary.

 Unfortunately, he fell asleep before his dream could become a reality.

His wife, Pat, asked past and then present Board Members to help pursue his dream. Many accepted and decided to name an annual event as Bo’s Dream/Building Fundraiser. All proceeds to be dedicated to the Hall renovation in a separate fund.

The saying, “many are called but few answer,” holds true in this case. How many grieving loved ones would pursue the dream of their lost one? How many would try to fight to hold on to that dream? How many non-Ukrainians would continue the Ukrainian way after such a loss? 

Bo had an impact on all the lives he touched, especially those of his family. Pat pursues the dream until this day and is active in his name.

May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal.