The Western Australian Croatian Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 17th Anniversary

The Western Australian Croatian Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 17th Anniversary at the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) ground on Friday 10th January. The WACA is where the first meeting was held back in 2003.

Brian Rakich OAM, Dennis Yagmich & Ljiljanna Ravlich received Life Membership awards for their amazing efforts over the past 17 years.

HE Croatian Ambassador to Australia Betty Pavelich Sirios was there to present them with the awards. Local Perth Consul Zoran Sangut, his wife Vanja and Consul from Sydney, General Consul Ivica Glasnovic where there also.

President Luke Jurcevic said “it was a great night to celebrate the chamber, its beginnings, efforts and achievements over the past 17 years”.

Great support from the members and community with 4 time Olympian basketballer Andrew Vlahov as MC with representatives including the presidents from Gwellup Croatia Jure Denona, Western Knights Soccer Club Gordana Sliskovic, WA European Business Association Mary Jardine-Clarke and Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic and his wife Manda.