2019
There are still seats available! Please RSVP ASAP!
Thursday, July 18th. Doors open at 5:15pm. Dinner, speakers and auction 6-8pm. Big Horn Resort, 1801 Majestic Ln. Billings, MT
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We are thrilled to host the second annual "Borscht for Belarus" event! Organized by Bird of Pray Foundation and Direct Connect Humanitarian Aid, this event is certain to be informative, encouraging, and fun. Steve Doty, Jeff Biscoe, Alan Marshall, Bill Compton, and Alexander Chernitsky will share their ongoing work in Belarus, and the immense progress being made there.
We hope you can join us to learn more about Belarus, meet the people who are working so hard to change things for the better, and enjoy a great evening of authentic Belarusian food, shopping, and events.
We hope you can join us to learn more about Belarus, meet the people who are working so hard to change things for the better, and enjoy a great evening of authentic Belarusian food, shopping, and events.
An Authentic Belarusian Dinner
You're in for a treat with this dinner! The chef is cooking up some authentic Belarusian fare. Soup (Borscht) with roasted pork ribs and chicken legs, boiled potatoes with dill and sour cream, Russian style Greek salad, and fresh yeast rolls. For dessert, you will be delighted to enjoy ice cream paired with Belarusian yeast pancakes. Tea, coffee and kvass will be served. Wine is available in the hotel's lounge.
This year we are offering gluten and dairy free options. Please mention if you would like to sit at one of the tables that are completely GF/DF when you RSVPk. Space is limited and we want to make sure we have enough seats to accommodate everyone.
There is no charge to attend the event this year, however most of the tables will be first come, first serve. We are offering the option to "purchase" a table if you'd like to guarantee your whole party will sit together. (The tables seat 8). If you're interested in this option, please mention this when you RSVP. The cost is $150 and guests at these tables will receive one 50/50 raffle ticket, double entry into the centerpiece drawing and their name or business name mentioned in the event bulletin.
This year we are offering gluten and dairy free options. Please mention if you would like to sit at one of the tables that are completely GF/DF when you RSVPk. Space is limited and we want to make sure we have enough seats to accommodate everyone.
There is no charge to attend the event this year, however most of the tables will be first come, first serve. We are offering the option to "purchase" a table if you'd like to guarantee your whole party will sit together. (The tables seat 8). If you're interested in this option, please mention this when you RSVP. The cost is $150 and guests at these tables will receive one 50/50 raffle ticket, double entry into the centerpiece drawing and their name or business name mentioned in the event bulletin.
Principal Speakers
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Steve Doty
President of Direct Connect Humanitarian Aid - Battle Creek, Michigan Steve founded Direct Connect Humanitarian Aid in 1998 and continues to serve as the President of the organization. He has provided help to the poor and underprivileged in such places as Belarus, Kosovo, India, Philippines, Africa, Myanmar & Vietnam. Steve is a former Marine and a career Civil Servant with 34 years in the Defense Logistics Agency. During this time, Steve has also served in his community for 17 years in volunteer Fire Service and 32 years as a Christian Minister at a local church. |
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Alexander Chernitsky
Artist, Humanitarian Activist - Minsk, Belarus
Alexander served in the Soviet Union military in the 1980s. In 1997, a few years after the collapse of the Union, he started a soup kitchen for street children in Minsk, Belarus, feeding over 100 kids per day. In 1999 he started a small shelter for children. Helping the homeless in his homeland of Belarus has been his passion for over 20 years.
Alexander is also a very gifted artist. He transports his art in his humble passenger van to present and sell in neighboring countries with better economies. His efforts have been primarily funded from his art over the years.
Artist, Humanitarian Activist - Minsk, Belarus
Alexander served in the Soviet Union military in the 1980s. In 1997, a few years after the collapse of the Union, he started a soup kitchen for street children in Minsk, Belarus, feeding over 100 kids per day. In 1999 he started a small shelter for children. Helping the homeless in his homeland of Belarus has been his passion for over 20 years.
Alexander is also a very gifted artist. He transports his art in his humble passenger van to present and sell in neighboring countries with better economies. His efforts have been primarily funded from his art over the years.
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Belarusian Market
You'll get the unique opportunity to shop for authentic Belarusian items. Most of these items are hand-made! Experience what shopping in a local market is like and take home a fun souvenir.
Live Auction
Here are a few of Chernitsky's paintings that will be in the live auction.
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Free Registration
Reserve your free seat(s) by simply messaging or emailing Jeff Biscoe or Chantelle Biscoe
Chantelle Biscoe
406-861-8060
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Jeffrey Biscoe
406-839-2999
[email protected]
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406-861-8060
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Jeffrey Biscoe
406-839-2999
[email protected]
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Attire
The suggested attire for the evening is "Business Casual".
The suggested attire for the evening is "Business Casual".
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Location and Parking
Big Horn Resort, 1801 Majestic Ln. Billings, Montana 59102 Parking for the event can be found in the southwest lot. You may use any of the nearby entrances. |
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or need assistance registering please contact Jeff Biscoe by phone at 406-839-2999 or by email at [email protected]
116 RSVPs as of 07/14/19 - Seating Capacity: 130
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Roune (8)
King West Media (4) Goll (9) Baril (2) Biscoe (4) Donohue (8) Eckerle (3) Chernitsky (1) Marshall (4) O'Connell (5) Wilson (6) Doty (3) Sitte (10) Barnett (7) Hartman (1) Jacobs (4) Morrell (1) Gothard (4) Danyo (6) Zech (2) Lee (8-10) Magalsky (4) Horton (2) |
Dobson (1)
Simpson (2) Bolton (1) Millers (3) Compton (2) |
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Proceeds from this event will fund humanitarian programs in Belarus from both Bird of Pray Foundation and Direct Connect Humanitarian Aid, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations - ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
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