Macedonian Consulate Opens in Naples
February 8, 2008
The Council for International Visitors
in Collier County (CIVIC) and The Civic Information
Center (CIC) held a luncheon in celebration of the
opening of the Macedonian Consulate in Naples on
Friday, February 8 at Vergina’s restaurant.
Over 125 people attended the luncheon.
Speakers and dignitaries included
Antonio Milososki, Minister of Foreign Affairs of
the Republic of Macedonia, Zoran Jolevski, Ambassador
of the Republic of Macedonia to the United States,
Dr. Srgjan Kerim, President of the General Assembly
of the United Nations, Mayor Bill Barnett, Dr. Sam
Durso, President of Collier County Habitat for Humanity
and Zoran Kostov, CEO of Habitat for Humanity in
Macedonia.
The occasion marked the opening
of the Macedonian Consulate and celebrated a new
partnership formed by the Macedonian Habitat for
Humanity and Habitat for Humanity of Collier County.
Mayor Bill Barnett gave the Macedonian delegation
the key to the City of Naples and proclaimed February
8, 2008 “Macedonian Day” in Naples,
FL.
In addition, Lou Vlasho’s
appointment as Honorary Consul of the Republic of
Macedonia to the United States was officially recognized.
“It is humbling to have been elected honorary
consul by the government of Macedonia, stated Vlasho.
“I am excited to share the opening of the
consulate with my family, friends and Greater Naples
community. Vlasho is the Vice-President of Rimaco
Corp/Vergina Restaurant.
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