BAFL Banquet 2026: Enduring U.S. – BALTIC AMERICAN TIES: THE MISSION AHEAD

Dear Fellow Lithuanians and Friends of the Lithuanian Community,

„European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato” – September 21, 2026

„Russia sends NATO nuclear warning as tensions rise in Baltic region” – September 30, 2026

„Russia-Linked Group Claims Armed Incursion Into NATO Territory (Latvia), Threatens Further Sabotage” – October 13, 2026

These are just some of the headlines from the past month.  

We all must do what we can to keep Lithuania free!  The first thing you can do is join our upcoming awards dinner to hear from our distinguished guests- Vice-Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, Congressional Liaison Officer Karl-Gerard Lille, and Honorary Consulate Darius Furmonavičius on what should be done to keep Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia free.  We will also be honoring Angele Nelsas for her decades of service to the Baltic Community.

On behalf of the Baltic American Freedom League (BAFL), we cordially invite you to join us for our upcoming annual distinguished speaker’s series and awards dinner on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Parapija.  Our registration is closing soon. Please register today. BAFL Banquet 2026: Enduring U.S. – BALTIC AMERICAN TIES: THE MISSION AHEAD – BAFL

This special event will bring together members of our Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian – American communities, celebrated guests, and friends committed to defending freedom, strengthening transatlantic ties, and supporting the security of the Baltic nations and Ukraine.

We are honored to welcome an exceptional group of distinguished speakers who will share their perspectives and experiences on our dinner theme of Enduring U.S.-Baltic American Ties:  The Mission Ahead.

• Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, joining us virtually as our keynote speaker.
• Karl-Gerard Lille, Congressional Liaison Officer of the Estonian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Dr. Darius Furmonavičius, presenting insights from his book, Lithuania Transforms the West, exploring Lithuania’s transformation and its impact on the Western world.
• Sergeant Giovanni Roman, U.S. Marine veteran, sharing his firsthand experiences and service in Ukraine.

Your presence and support help BAFL continue its mission of education, advocacy, and strengthening the bonds between the United States and the Baltic nations.

Please secure your place at our dinner through your dinner ticket or sponsorship.  BAFL Banquet 2026: Enduring U.S. – BALTIC AMERICAN TIES: THE MISSION AHEAD – BAFL

For more information or discuss your sponsorship, please email or call me. Please RSVP today. Our registrations will close this Wednesday.

Join us to make a difference and ensure the Baltics remain free!   

With gratitude and appreciation,