The After Party

Hello, Politehnica Supporters, wherever you are! Poli of America Supporters Group, the non-profit organization of over the Ocean Politehnica Timişoara Supporters, enjoyed a great second Convention in St. Paul & Minneapolis, the twin cities from Minnesota, in this unique centennial year: 1921 - 2021.

The "Making it Working" Plan

The year of 2020 was a difficult one for all of us. It didn't allow us to see each other again. With much appreciation for Steven Bonica, technical sponsor of our conventions and host of the first one, back in 2019, we were unable to meet in Chicago for last year.

But there are good people everywhere in North America: people from Timiş Department, Timişoara City, Banat County and also proud Romanian fellows here.

The Organizing Committee for 2021 has proposed a few options. A new location was voted: Minneapolis & Saint Paul, Minnesota. The 2nd Convention of "Poli T" Supporters from North America (USA & Canada) was hosted in between September 17 and 19 2021. The main event, on the 17th, was hosted by the mobile headquarters of "Poli of Minnesota", with delicious traditional Romanian food, with the classical "mititei" as a top one, plenty of Timişoreana beer brought from Chicago by Adrian Nechiți from Vox Maris. There was also a lot of Romanian wine offered by Terra Firma. The artists who were "responsible" for fun part were "Vox Maris Band from Chicago feat. Ramon Radosav and Romell Alaman. Still, one of the best moments was performing Poli of America Anthem, with Ramon and the supporters around the stage. Even the local police officers who arrived at the location to check around 9.45 PM, local time, liked it.

This attractive program interacted with "Taste of Romania" yearly festival celebrated in St. Paul on the Saturday of September 18th. The event had the same special guests: "Vox Maris Band" from Chicago, featuring Ramon Radosav - former Cargo, which performed on the stage powered by Poli of America SG for the Romanian community in Minnesota. Which community sang Poli of America Anthem with the artists, around the end of the show.

Supportive funds and donations: A lot of supporters and partners made it happen, donating on different ways. You cand find them on the bottom area of this article.

Media coverage

The most important moments of the event have been live broadcasted on our social media Facebook channel, ▶️ facebook.com/PoliofAmericaSG and also presented on our Twitter channel, ▶️ twitter.com/OfPolisti.

This was the Agenda for 2nd convention

Friday, Sept. 17th

5:00 - 6:00 pm - guest arrival & cocktail hour. Location: 1510 Weston Ln N, Plymouth MN 55447.

6:00 - 9:00 pm - food and drinks, socializing hour , music, and other fun games activities - live on "Poli of America SG" Facebook. Message from Timişoara, from our Club reps & leaders. Live concert with Vox Maris Chicago band featuring Ramon & Romell; Expo exhibit Politehnica Timişoara, bids for Politehnica signed advertising materials , Other. Same above location and interactive, on a social media dedicated channel till Sunday, 19:21 Pacific Time.

9:00 - 9:30 pm - Break for Convention setup;

9:30 - 11:30 pm - 2nd Convention for Poli of America Membership Card Holders and Supporters/Friends;

11:30 pm - Meeting adjourned.

Saturday, Sept. 18th

8:00 am - coffee hour for Politehnica Timişoara Card Holders & Friends.

The "miuță" at Parkers Lake Park in Plymouth MN, was canceled as Politehnica played exactly at the same hour at home, vs. Csikszereda, which determined everybody to watch the live broadcast and sing their hearts from far away for the Team.

10:30 am - meeting in the Hotel lobby for the members who will arrive on Saturday with updates discussed on the 1st day of the Convention by CEO Narcis Dragan;

11:00 am - 12:00 pm - walk in at the Plymouth City parade day: parade, crafts, food and drinks. Location: Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN;

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm - afternoon fun at "Taste of Romania" Festival. Location: 854 Woodbridge Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55117, hosted be SMROC, with Vox Maris and Ramon performance, Poli of America presentation booth, raffle - Politehnica & Vox Maris Band, promo materials, "on the spot" meetings and internal discussions for card holders, friends & local people;

7:00 pm -10:00 pm - Poli of America Members & Friends in a Minneapolis City Walk with dinner at local restaurant - location was established downtown Minneapolis, on Saturday evening.

Sunday, Sept. 19th

9:30 am - Breakfast & wrap-up Poli of America SG 2nd Convention & awards celebration, location at 3455 Vicksburg Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55447, was replaced because Mirela and Tudor Felea expressed their wish and excitement to host us for the breakfast before departure.

11:30 am - open - Poli of America Members & Friends trip to Mall of America. Location: 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425.

Later - departure home for Poli of America Members & Friends

Achievements

1. Romanian (and not only) Minnesota community knows what Politehnica Timişoara is and what the role of Poli of America SG;

2. The Romanian community was happy with hosting us and invited us again, for the future years, for a long time project collaboration;

3. Felea Family will be forever our friends, being some amazing hosts. We hope they will be even more appreciated in the community from that point over;

4. There will be either 2 or 3 more Poli card memberships signed on - 1 or two Hodge Family members and Răzvan Dorian Țăran, respectively.

5. Vox Maris Band Chicago, Ramon & Romel played an amazing role in a win-win situation for all the involved parties - thank you!

Our Gratitude and Appreciation

Now, getting such a great feedback from all the involved parties and all the attendants, the organizers show gratitude to all those who made it possible, from our hosts, Felea Family, respectively St Mary Orthodox Church in St Paul, up to all our amazing north American supporters - over 40 of you - Poli card holders or not. Your donations are 100% deductible in the United States, we will mail you the proof of donation released by our Non-Profit Organization. The list, below:

Poli of America Family Supportive Donations

  • 1. Vox Maris Band Members, feat Ramon
  • 2. Felea Family
  • 3. Lutas Family
  • 4. Matei Family
  • 5. Drăgan Family
  • 6. Hodge Family
  • 7. Teofil Stănilă
  • 8. Andrei Lozneanu
  • 9. Cristian Liuba
  • 10. Adrian Arsene
  • 11. Răzvan Dorian Țăran
  • 12. Claudiu Giorgioni
  • 13. Romell Alaman
  • 14. Dan Medeleț
  • 15. Raul Dudnic
  • 16. Dan Fornade
  • 17. Tavi Marazan
  • 18. Cristian Drîmboi
  • 19. Andrei Zăgrean
  • 20. Elvis Schmidt
  • 21. Alin Romoniță
  • 22. Marius Tomescu
  • 23. Nicu Grigore
  • 24. Iotza Draghici
  • 25. Dan Pop
  • 26. Christian Hack
  • 27. Eduard Tomoiagă
  • 28. Damian Cristian
  • 29. Zoran Varanici
  • 30. Călin Marian
  • 31. Romulus Stoian
  • 32. Ionuț Cosma
  • 33. Marius Tomutza
  • 34. Andrei Ardelean
  • 35. Ovidiu Mara
  • 36. Răzvan Sălagean
  • 37. Ovidiu Mucuceanu
  • 38. Radu Rusell Răcean
  • 39. Mihai Cercel
  • 40. Danny, California soccer fan
  • 41. Silviu Medeleț

    Obviously, we express our appreciation for our social media partners: Romanian Tribune Newspaper, New York Magazin, Mesagerul Romanesc, "Ora României" Radio Station (Adrian Ardelean), TVR Montreal (Raul Dudnic) and all the Facebook community groups who allowed our adverstising.

    We would also like to share their deep appreciation to our technical sponsors and collaborators as well: Terra Firma, Ro TV Gator, Za Tech Inc, Avalara CertCapture, Goodies in the Pantry, Dunărea Restaurant - Anaheim, International Meat & Deli. Thank you for all your support!

    Feedbacks

    • 1. S & Associates: "Wonderful!"
    • 2. R R: "Everything was on superlative!...💜"
    • 3. C L: "How was it? Way beyond expectations, lots of soul invested, huge efforts, big fun, quality music, grear raffle, amazing welcoming guests (big thank you), can hardly wait to taste the anniversary cake no. 10"
    • 4. D R: "Tudor & Mirela, thank you for the warm welcome. It was an experience that we'll always pleasantly remember. Our joy is connected with the happiness of the people around us. If our performance and willing to help for free brought in a drop of happiness in the hearts of Minnesota Romanian community, than our mission was a success. See each other healthy and soon"
    • 5. T F "Excelent performance. Warm people. Good food. Big hearts. Sad all good things came to an end. Good job, everyone. We look forward for next one."
    • 6. V M B "Vox Maris Band components felt amazing, appreciate the incredible warm welcoming and we're happy that our music found a path to bond to your souls. Obviously, our partnership will continue to go on and be a long time lasting."
    • 7. R D T: "Had an amazing time in Minneapolis. Everything was on superlative, special greetings and thank you, Felea Family, Narcis and Vox Maris. Can’t wait to get together again next year!"
    • 8. A H: We attended and thoroughly connected with our roots in Banat, and our Club here in America. Amazing food, exhilarating music, friends new and old. Poli suntem noi!

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