Willkommen to the E.O.U.V.
Erster Österreichischer Unterstützungs Verein
The Gottscheer Club of Cleveland, Ohio
We are very proud to be the oldest Gottscheer organization in North America.
Please come in and take a look around. On this site, you can find out all about our Club; from its rich century-plus history to booking your special occasion and this year's E.O.U.V. scheduled events. You can also visit with each of our organizations which strive to uphold our culture in various ways.
Perfect for any Occasion
Sitting on over 60 beautiful acres, our Club has multiple venues to create your perfect day. With affordable pricing, made-from-scratch cooking and our one of a kind on-site planners - your event will be one to remember!
Hidden Gem
Located in beautiful Novelty, Ohio.
Just minutes from downtown Chesterland!
UPCOMING EVENT -
April Dinner & Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 12, 2026 • 12 PM
Officer’s Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Member Meeting: 11:00 a.m.
Doors Open: 12:00 p.m.
Dinner will begin around 12:30 p.m.
E.O.U.V. Members: $15.00
Non-Members: $18.00
Children (ages 7-12): $8
(Children under the age of 6 are free)
Please join us on Sunday, April 12th for our monthly dinner and meeting. All are welcome! We will be honoring our retiring caretakers, Norma and Tony, by serving a delicious dinner of their choice. The menu will include a salad, plated ham with au gratin potatoes, Slovenian sausage and sauerkraut served family-style, seasonal vegetables, and dessert.
We will also be having an Easter Egg Hunt! It will take place at 12:00 p.m. (after the Member meeting is finished and before dinner is served). All are invited to join! Participants who are children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Club Members will receive an Easter treat bag! If you have children interested in participating, please let Mary Ann Hibjan know when you make your reservation.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support in attending our monthly dinners and events. We look forward to seeing everyone and sharing this exciting year together!
For reservations, please call or text MaryAnn Hibjan at (216) 403-9174 or you may fill out the form below.
The E.O.U.V.’s 135th Anniversary Celebration -
Thank you!
We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came out to celebrate The E.O.U.V's 135th anniversary on
July 6th and 7th of 2024. Your presence filled the atmosphere with friendship, love, joy and so many cherished memories. We are deeply thankful for your unwavering support of our beloved club. A special thank you goes out to all of our members, family and friends who made this weekend so unforgettable.
We love and appreciate each and every one of you!
If you would like to see some photos of the event, please click on the link to the left. Also, if you have photos that you would like to share from that weekend, please send them to Mary Ann Hibjan at teafan57@gmail.com. Thank you so much!
E.O.U.V. CLUB -
2026 Events
Our calendar has been updated! If you are interested in seeing what we have in store for this year (so far), please click the link below.
We look forward to creating more memories with you!
“Beautiful grounds, facilities, wonderful staff and excellent food. I highly recommend this venue for any event.”
— KATHY H.
Our Organizations
Gottscheer Blaskapelle
Gottscheer Tanz und Spielkreis
Gottscheer Heimatchor
German Language School
Contact our event managers today!
Support the E.O.U.V.
Donations have helped us maintain and improve our lovely grounds and facilities and they will help us continue our traditions and events for years to come! This past year with your generous donations we have been able to update the Pavillion, the foyer to the Club, plant flowers, replace ceiling tiles, fix the cooler, replace deck boards as well as keep the Club up and running during one of the most challenging years yet.
We truly can’t thank you all enough and are eternally grateful!
If you are interested in donating, please fill out the form below.
