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Pittsburgh Fraternal Societies Honor Joe Senko


Over 200 people attended the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh annual testimonial banquet on Saturday, April 5, at the Radisson Hotel in Pittsburgh. This year's honoree as "Fraternalist of the Year" was Joseph T. Senko. Joe is the Chairman and Treasurer of the Friends of Slovakia. He is also the Slovak Honorary Consul for Pennsylvania and the Executive Director of the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association. Joe was recognized for his volunteer work with numerous non-profit organizations, especially those who have helped the Slovak community in both the United States and in Slovakia.

The Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh is made up of 21 fraternal benefit societies representing over 1.1 million members. Ten of the societies have their national headquarters in the Pittsburgh area, the most of any city in the United States.