The Knights of Lithuania C-144 celebrated Lithuanian Independence Day and hosted and Amber District meeting on March 11, 2012 at the Annunciation Church BVM Frackville, PA. Sixty members from the Amber District attended.

Members from Council 144 received their "Third Degree" certificates and medals. Members included: Elaine Luschas, Carol Luschas, Elizabeth Frye, James Hess, Peg Hess, Antoinette Pancerella, Anthony Richtus, Dot Setcavage, James Setcavage, Meredith Domalakes and Margaret Valinsky. Congratulations!

Annie Domalakes presented a lecture about the Grand Duke Vytautas. She studied his historical and social importance throughout the ages. 

There were various exhibits and displays including handmade marguciai eggs by Christine Luschas, March 11 1990 Independence, calendar of events, and an exhibit about Lithuanians in sports.

Tables were decorated green and red table clothes accented with gold chargers. Every table had a tricolored Lithuanian flag table runner, and lovely floral centerpieces. For starters various fruits and vegetable trays were served. The main meal included Chicken Francese, Beef Burgundy, mashed potatoes, and salad. Dessert included a fabulous iced vanilla  cake with the VYTIS emblem and homemade Lithuanian Nut Roll.

The Knights of Lithuania Council #144 hosted the Amber District meeting on April 10, 2011 at the Annunciation Hall in Frackville, PA. 46 members from five councils were represented. Elaine Luschas provided a lovely  display on Lithuanian Easter Eggs and traditions. She also donated nine eggs to be given as prizes.

The Cultural Chair discussed the issue of two nuclear power plants that will  to be built near the Lithuanian boarder in neighboring Belarus (30 miles from  Vilnius) and in Russia along the Kaliningrad  enclave which also  boarders Lithuania.  The construction will be carried out by the Russian government which does not follow the same quality of standards for nuclear power as Western European countries.  We are asking all Knights of Lithuania members to write his/her representative and senator to express concern.

Thank you  to  all Knights of Lithuania #144  members who helped set-up and host the Amber District Meeting. It was was a beautiful,  well attended and educational event!