October - Western Fraternal Life

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Vol. 116, No. 10 • Established 1897 • October 15, 2013
2013 Photo Contest Winners
Best of Contest
Carol Shafer
No. 162, Gregory, SD
1st Place- Animal
Cristina Flemmer
No. 237, Winner, SD
1st Place- Human Interest
Vlasta Brosell-Skala
No. 361, Meadowlands, MN
1st Place- Scenic
Brian Prchal
No. 2, New Prague, MN
Appointed: Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriter
Ann Day Freeman, FLMI, FALU, CLU, FFSI, FIC
Ann has been with Western Fraternal Life Association since 1999. ln 2007, she was appointed
Vice President and Chief Underwriter, and recently became Senior Vice President and Chief
Underwriter. She began her underwriting career in 1987 after graduating from Coe College
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Economics. Her duties include
underwriting (risk assessment of life insurance applications), managing new business, and the
issuance of all wfla products. Ann is also responsible for the Association’s compliance with state
and national laws and regulations.
Ann is past President of the Fraternal Home Office Underwriters Association and has been
very active in pursuing additional industry education. She holds several designations specific to life insurance and underwriting.
She currently serves on the Education Committee of the Academy of Life Underwriting as one of four examination coordinators. As coordinator, she leads a team of underwriters who are responsible for writing one of the four accreditation tests taken
by underwriters (nationally and internationally) to obtain the designation of Fellow Academy Life Underwriting.
Ann, her husband Jeff, and son Andrew (age 10) are members of Lodge 7 and are very active in various school activities,
sports, and community projects. She especially enjoys her involvement with Andrew’s school and has been named Volunteer of
the Year.
National Scholarship
Twenty-five National Scholarships will be awarded to eligible
members for the Fall 2014-Spring 2015 school year. Applications can be
found on our website: www.wflains.org or by calling 1-877-935-2467.
The 25 National Scholarships include the following:
•One Four-year Academic Scholarship, $1,000 per year for a total of $4,000
•Two $1,000 Scholarships to either Community College or Vocational/Trade
School
•One Community Involvement Scholarship, $1,000
•One Non-Traditional Student Scholarship, $1,000
Eligibility Requirements
• The applicant must be a wfla member in good standing for two (2) years prior to the application deadline.
• Members are eligible to win a four-year scholarship only once.
• The four-year scholarship applicant must show proof of a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or C average each year.
• Members who receive a $1,000 scholarship are eligible to win the scholarship twice for a total of $2,000. Members must
apply each year.
• Applicant must be accepted or attending as a full-time student at an accredited College/University or Vocational/
Technical Institution for the next entire school year beginning in the fall. A copy of the verification must be included.
• Recipients of other wfla scholarships: lodge, district, or state, are eligible for the wfla National Scholarship.
How to Apply: The following must be received by the Home Office no later than March 1: A completed scholarship
application form with essay attachment, High school transcripts, SAT and/or ACT test scores if attending a 4-year college
or university, acceptance letter from a college/university or vocational/technical school if currently not attending, College/
university or vocational/technical school transcripts if currently attending.
For regulations and the award process, check our website at
www.wflains.org/scholarships.html
Application and all materials are due: March 1, 2014
Send application and additional materials to: WFLA, 1900 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
October 2013
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Historic Milestones at the
Bohemian Hall
by JoAnn Parks
In 1913, a foldable stage was added at Lodge No.
141, Bohemian Hall, Cadott, WI to accommodate
the Goodwill Actors who performed Krakonos, the
hall’s first play. Krakonos is a mountain spirit from
Bohemian folklore. The existing stage was built in
1930, and the first play on the new stage was Who
Didn’t Love Didn’t Live. Stage curtains painted by
Emil Piler from Weyerhaeuser were added in 1931,
and the stage curtain with advertisements was added
in 1943. In the early years, the Bohemian Hall was a
social gathering place for the early Czech immigrants
who came to plays, dances, and parties that lasted
The BHAT characters from Wedding Bells and Voo Doo Spells.
until dawn. All social activities ceased during World
War II, and they never regained their prominence.
After the restoration started in 1999, the hall hosted a play or two. Then in 2006-2008, under the guidance of student Cade
Sikora, several local 4-H clubs presented their mini dramas for the public. In 2009, Cade wrote his first play, Bumping Off the
Boss and started the Bohemian Hall Amateur Theatre (BHAT). BHAT was a group of students who were committed to doing
theater and bringing it to the Cadott Community. The BHAT quickly established itself as a theatrical entity specializing in
comedy, intrigue, and drama with their period-based plays. All but one of their plays has been penned by the group and have
taken place in eras ranging from the 1920's to the 1950's. The ensemble casting allowed each character to be the focus equally
and helped to tell an engaging story for everyone in the audience. It is no coincident that this year’s play, Wedding Bells and Voo
Doo Spells, takes place 100 years ago in 1913! Cade Sikora’s unique playwriting style had him penning Act I, and as the cast
transformed into their characters of the play, they wrote Act II.
The play was about John Crawford (Kaedan O'Brien) who is about to wed his childhood sweetheart Gloria Lindeman (Lauren
Manier). As all of their closest family and friends gathered for the occasion, such as Gloria's widowed mother Beth (Kelly Irish),
her overly flirtatious Aunt Marjorie (Kylie Bell), John's mysterious magician cousin Robert (Blake Johnson), and Beth's tipsy
neighbor Violet (Brittany Evans), Gloria's wedding dress mysteriously disappears. Adding to the crazy mix of characters, John's
stern uncle Reverend Frank Malone (Quinn Sikora,) and an unorthodox nun named Sister Mary Marcella Marguerite Modesta
Monica Olga (Saige Sikora) join in the search for the missing dress. Jared Johnson was technical director.
The students from BHAT have committed most of their spare time this summer to play practice, and their hard work showed
off as the audience enjoyed the play. There were bursts of laughter from the spectators and outbreaks of clapping during the show.
Facebook comments were “two thumbs up” and “small town group with big city talent.” We can all be proud that this group of
students are part of the Bohemian Hall Amateur Theatre and from the YELL! group. They do so much for the Bohemian Hall
and the surrounding community.
Some of the students have been in all five BHAT plays, and for others, it was their first time. As the final curtain came down
Sunday evening, the cast in Wedding Bells and Voo Doo Spells became part of Bohemian Hall history. Five years since the start
of the Bohemian Hall Amateur Theatre and 100 years since the first play at the Bohemian Hall.
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Youth In The News
Kindle Fire Winner
Member Brady Nyenhuis of
No. 44, Hayward, MN was
inducted into the GlenvilleEmmons National Honor
Society and was awarded
academic excellence in Math,
Science, and English.
Kendra Trzebiatowsk i, No. 144,
Mosinee, WI was the winner of the
Kindle Fire that wfla gave away as part
of the summer of financial literacy for
youth and young adults. Thanks to all
who entered.
October 2013
SPOTLIGHT
Member Clarice Sabata of No. 74,
Dorchester, NE and husband Ken
celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Member Betty Sheda of No.
196, Black River Falls, WI
celebrated her 90th birthday.
Member Delores Skolil of No.
437, Ord, NE celebrated her 80th
birthday with granddaughter
Erin Skolil.
Member Joe Pacovsky of No.
44, Hayward, MN celebrated
his 90th birthday.
Member Eleanor Kottsick of No.
147, Mandan, ND celebrated
her 90th birthday with greatgrandchildren Parker and Kinley.
Member Marie Olson of No.
196, Black River Falls, WI
celebrated her 95th birthday.
Member Vlasta Brosell-Skala of
took 1st place in the Human
Interest category for the photo
contest.
Member Adela Tikalsky of No. 53, Niobrara,
NE celebrated her 100th birthday with fellow
lodge members.
CZECH CONNECTION
Czech Independence Day
On October 28, 1918, the Czechoslovak National Council in Prague formally announced the new state of Czechoslovakia.
Czechoslovakia became an independent country from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The state did not have a de facto existence
from 1939 until 1945 due to its forced division and partial incorporation into Nazi Germany. Still, during this time period
when the Czech government was still in exile, it did continue to exist.
Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
In 1939, students and professors rose up against the totalitarian regime. On November 17, 1939, nine of those students and
professors were executed and all Czech universities and institutes were closed for three years. November of 1941 was proclaimed
International Students’ Day.
For the 50th anniversary of the Nazi atrocity, independent and Communist students held a peaceful demonstration on
November 17, 1989. Even though the demonstrators only made it to National Avenue before police stopped them, the brave
students ignited the Velvet Revolution. This eventually led to the collapse of the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia.
November 17, 2000 was proclaimed a state holiday and is celebrated through public rituals and ceremonies. This usually entails
the President delivering a speech and laying flowers at the commemorative plaque on National Avenue in Prague.
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PRODUCERS PAGE
Region of the Month
Greater Iowa Agency
WFLA LEADERS FOR THE MONTH OF August
Top Unit manager/
producer
J. David Butler, FICF, LUTCF
Fabian Seyller, LUTCF (IL)
Top commercial
Isabel Caballero (TX)
REGIONAL MANAGERS
IA
J. David Butler, FICF, LUTCF
(319) 621-9597
SD
James J. Neuhardt, FICF
(605) 554-2020
MI/OH Daniel J. Zeiger, FICF, LUTCF
(517) 202-2362
WI Most annuity premium
Brad Gilson, FICF (KS)
Most certificates placed
and Most New Members
Jason Peters (OK)
Randy Kolarik, FIC, LUTCF
(920) 863-1443
Top 5 Career Agents
Mike Brown, FICF
Brad Gilson, FICF
Delmont Seyller
Carrie Baeten, FIC, LUTCF
Rudy Kolarik
Top 5 Commercial Agents
Isabel Caballero
Jason Peters
Jeff Hitt
Leslie Ferguson
Mike Sabers, FICF
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Top career
most premium life
Michael Brown, FICF (IA)
Drew Seyller (IL)
Agent Fabian
Seyller honors
clients every year
with a steak lunch.
This year there
were 200 clients
who enjoyed the
meal.
October 2013
FINANCIAL PLANNING MATTERS
When ismyit existing
right to replace
life insurance contract
We’ve recently seen several situations where traditional
Whole Life insurance contracts are being replaced with
a “new” kind of life insurance contract. The new and
“improved” life insurance contracts aren’t always the right fit
for you.
There are a few good reasons for replacing some life
insurance contracts, but generally it’s not a good idea. Here
are several reasons why you should NOT replace an existing
contract:
1. If you've had a whole life policy for more than three years,
you've already gotten the up-front costs out of the way, and
your policy will start to accumulate value.
2. The cost of insurance is higher the older you get. Taking
out a new policy usually means higher premium payments.
3. You are subject to new incontestability and suicide periods
with your new coverage.
Here are some situations when it might be worthwhile to
replace that old contract with a new contract:
1. Total cost. If the new policy will cost you considerably less
than your existing policy(s), it may make sense to replace the
existing policy. You may have several very small policies. The
premium for the new coverage may also have greater cash
value potential.
2. Flexibility. The new policy may be better suited to your
cash flow. A Universal Life allows you the opportunity to
skip premiums rather than borrowing from the policy, within
certain guidelines.
3. Heavily borrowed. You have an old Whole Life policy
that you've stripped bare. The interest and loan repayments
and ongoing premiums make it too expensive to keep the
remaining death benefit. (Warning - this can create a tax
liability).
If you're considering replacing your policy, make sure you
do ALL of the following:
1. Be skeptical. Make sure you fully understand the
advantages of replacing your existing policy. What will the
new policy accomplish? Is it consistent with your current
and future needs? Ask what is the downside to replacing an
existing contract?
2. Understand the new contract. If you can adequately
explain the benefits of the new contract versus the benefits
of the old contract, then you likely have a complete
understanding. If you can’t explain the new contract to a
spouse or friend, then it is likely too complicated for you.
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3. If a new agent has approached you about switching
policies contact the company of the contract you are
considering replacing. Ask if your existing contract can be
modified to better meet your needs and/or ask if you should
keep it as is.
4. Beware of illustrations. Illustrations can be misleading.
Illustrations generally show a level interest rate for the life
of the contract, but that just doesn’t happen. Just because
the product is illustrated at 6.5% does not mean it will
get 6.5% in any year. Be sure to ask when the contract
will lapse based on the guaranteed minimum return.
Many of us remember the 1980's when there was a shift
from traditional Whole Life products to Universal Life
products (UL). This was a result of very high short term
interest rates, and everyone wanted in on the high rates.
However, when interest rates fell back to historical average
rates, the UL contracts lapsed. The illustrations showed
very high returns and very low premiums that did not
support the contract for a lifetime.
5. NEVER CANCEL YOUR OLD POLICY UNTIL
THE NEW POLICY IS IN FORCE. A life insurance
policy is in force once the policy is issued and the first
premium is paid.
6. Ask your existing insurance carrier if surrendering the
contract will create a tax liability. If there are no loans
against the cash value, then you may want to do a 1035
exchange of the cash value.
Traditional Whole Life contracts transfer all risk from
the insured to the insurance company. Most types of
Universal Life insurance contracts shift some of the risk
back to the insured and not to the insurance company.
(Except a guaranteed Universal Life contract that has a
required minimum payment). Universal life contracts have
the ability to change the cost structure (mortality costs
and expenses) and interest crediting method at any time.
The bottom line. Any suggested replacement of a
traditional Whole Life insurance contract should be met
with skepticism. You will likely be giving up guarantees
that the old contract has and will be assuming some of the
risk that the new contract does not cover.
By Julie Cole, CFP®, FLMI
Annuity Product Manager
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CALENDAR
Oct. 16 — Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS—Mtg., 1 p.m., lodge hall.
Oct. 17 — Lodge No. 9, Morse Bluff, NE—Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Morse
Bluff Hall.
Oct 19 — Lodge No. 38, Austin, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m., Mower County
Senior Center; harvest meal.
Oct. 20 — Lodge No. 67, Yukon, OK—Mtg., 2 p.m., Yukon Czech Hall.
— Lodge No. 121, Caldwell, KS—Mtg., 6 p.m., Nostalgia
Nook; Halloween party.
— Lodge No. 260, Kolin, LA—Mtg., 3 p.m., Kolin Lodge Hall.
Oct. 21 — Lodge No. 104, Clutier, IA—Mtg., 5:30 p.m., ZCBJ Hall.
Oct. 23 — Lodge No. 427, Oxford, IA—Mtg.
Oct. 24 — Lodge No. 289, Houston, TX—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 25 — Lodge No. 192, Alexandria, MN—Halloween party, 7 p.m.
ZCBJ Hall, potluck stew, costumes encouraged. Bring a food
shelf item.
Oct. 26 — Lodge No. 225, Bannister, MI—Mtg., Holiday Bazaar, 9
a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Donni Fornusek at 989-862-5290.
Oct. 27 — Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Mtg., lodge hall; Halloween
party, doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 29 —YELL! Lodge 7, Cedar Rapids, IA— Trunk-or-Treat at the
wfla parking lot from 5:30-7 p.m. for community.
Nov. 1 — Lodge No. 29, Prague, NE—Mtg., 2 p.m., Centennial Room.
— Lodge No. 89, Oklahoma City, OK—Mtg., 2 p.m., Swadleys
BBQ, 4000 Rockwell, Oklahoma City, OK.
— Lodge No. 246, Alton, KS—Mtg., noon, Bull City Café.
Nov. 2 — Lodge No. 121, Caldwell, KS—Mtg., 6 p.m., Nostalgia Nook;
Thanksgiving dinner, covered dish.
Nov. 3 — Lodge No. 3, Crete, NE—Mtg., 1:30 p.m., Centennial
Terrace, Crete; Election of officers.
— Lodge No. 28, Clarkson, NE—City Hall; noon potluck with
mtg. to follow.
— Lodge No. 106, Lankin, ND—Lankin Senior Center; 12:30
p.m.; potluck with mtg. to follow.
— Lodge No. 144, Mosinee, WI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m., Marcell
Wieloch home, 1705 Town Hall Rd., Mosinee.
— Lodge No. 426, Lincoln, NE—Jaternice dinner at 12:30
p.m., lodge furnishes the Jaternice, bring covered dishes to
compliment Jaternice. Mtg. to follow.
— Lodge No. 437, Ord, NE—Mtg., 1 p.m., Agnes Janda home;
donate items for veterans, sponsor winterfest treats.
Nov. 4 — Lodge No. 68, Brainard, NE—Mtg., 6 p.m., Sunshine Court,
David City; election of officers.
— Lodge No. 74, Dorchester, NE—Mtg., 7 p.m., Tabor Hall.
— Lodge No. 152, Farwell, NE—Farwell Fire Hall, noon;
Thanksgiving dinner and mtg.
— Lodge No. 155, Montgomery, MN—Mtg., 5 p.m., Flipside
Pub & Grill, New Prague; Holiday dinner, honoring everyone
for all of the work they did in the year.
— Lodge No. 500, Cedar Rapids, IA—50 & 75-year member
celebration at Coopers Mill restaurant, 5:30 p.m. social, 6
p.m. dinner off the menu, 7 p.m., presentation of pins and
meeting to follow.
Nov. 5 — Lodge No. 262, Cedar Rapids, IA—Mtg., 6 p.m., Hus
Memorial Church, 2808 Schaeffer Dr. S.W., Cedar Rapids.
Nov. 6 — Lodge No. 247, Flint, MI—Mtg., Walli's East.
Nov. 9 — Lodge No. 32, Hillsboro, WI—Mtg., noon, Bernie's in
Wonewoc.
— Lodge No. 73, Menominee, MI—Mtg., noon, Tradewinds
Restaurant, Marinette.
Nov. 10 — Lodge No. 11, Hopkins, MN—Mtg., 1:30 p.m., ResourceWest, 915 Mainstreet, Hopkins; enter at rear from US Bank
parking lot.
— Lodge No. 14, Ord, NE—Mtg., 11 a.m., North Loup Café.
— Lodge No. 193, Adams, WI—Mtg., 1 p.m., Big Flats Town
Hall; potluck meal before meeting; food pantry and family
crisis items requested.
— Lodge No. 225, Bannister, MI—Bannister Veteran's Memorial at 1 p.m., mtg. at 1:30 p.m.; Toys for Tots collection.
Contact Ruth Malek 989-838-4493.
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— Lodge No. 236, Phillips, WI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m., Therese and
Maureen Trojak home.
— Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Lodge hall; Bd mtg., 1 p.m.;
lodge mtg. 1:30 p.m.
— Lodge No. 361, Meadlowlands, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m.,
Meadowlands Manor, 7727 Scott Ave.
— Lodge No. 408, City Point, WI—City Point Community
Center, noon; potluck, mtg. and bingo.
Nov. 11 — Lodge No. 127, Owatonna, MN—6 p.m., Izaak Walton Bldg;
election of officers and mtg. Veteran's Day.
— Lodge No. 142, Two Rivers, WI—Mtg., 1 p.m., Fire Station.
Nov. 12 — Lodge No. 45, Omaha, NE—Mtg., 6:30 p.m., South Omaha
Sokol Hall, Omaha, NE; Thanksgiving potluck. Bring gloves,
hats, etc. for area youth.
— Lodge No. 69, St. Paul, MN—Mtg., 6:15 p.m., C.S.P.S. Hall,
383 Michigan St., St. Paul; turkey bingo played after mtg.
— Lodge No. 188, Minot, ND—Mtg., Senior Center, Minot.
— Lodge No. 221, Menchalville, WI—Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Community Center.
— Lodge No. 243, Mason City, IA—Mtg., 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 13 — Lodge No. 342, Spencer, NE—Mtg., 8 p.m., Dr. Charles &
Donna Zidko home.
— Lodge No. 346, Willow River, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m., Community
Room, Wild River Apartments, Sandstone, MN.
— Lodge No. 400, Swisher, IA—Mtg., 11:30 a.m., Clarion in
Cedar Rapids.
Nov. 14 — Lodge No. 147, Mandan, ND—Mtg., 6:30 p.m., lodge hall;
Christmas get together discussed.
— Lodge No. 330, Brookfield, IL—Mtg., 11:30 a.m., McCook
Restaurant, 8300 W. Joliet Rd.
— Lodge No. 332, Weyerhaeuser, WI—Mtg., 1 p.m., Dan Novak.
Nov. 16 — Lodge No. 38, Austin, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m., Mower County
Senior Center.
Nov. 17 — Lodge No. 67, Yukon, OK—Mtg., 2 p.m., Yukon Czech Hall.
— Lodge No. 85, Protivin, IA—Mtg., 11 a.m.; Christmas party,
bingo & kids games. Place TBD.
— Lodge No. 168, Mahnomen, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m., Red Apple
Café; Christmas social planning.
— Lodge No. 500, Cedar Rapids, IA—Amana Matinee Play,
2:30 p.m., Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies
Christmas.
Nov. 18 — Lodge No. 104, Clutier, IA—ZCBJ Hall Clutier, 5:30 p.m.,
mtg. and election of officers.
Nov. 19 — Lodge No. 296, Omaha, NE—Mtg., 6 p.m., Sokol South
Omaha Hall - 2021 U ST.; potluck - mini meatloaves
furnished. Bring new Toys for Tots. Also donate coats,
sweaters for shelter.
Nov. 20 — Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS—Mtg., 1 p.m., lodge hall.
Nov. 21 — Lodge No. 9, Morse Bluff, NE—Mtg., 6:30 p.m. Holiday
night out meeting. Place TBD.
Nov. 24 — Lodge No. 192, Alexandria, MN—Thanksgiving potluck
dinner, ZCBJ Hall. Annual mtg. to follow. Bring food shelf
items.
— Lodge No. 260, Kolin, LA—Mtg., 3 p.m., Kolin Lodge Hall.
Dec. 1 — Lodge No. 3, Crete, NE—Centennial Terrace, Crete; 11:30
a.m., mtg. and Christmas party; collect stuffed animals for
Blue Valley Family Resource Center.
— Lodge No. 11 , Hopkins, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m. ResourceWest,
915 Mainstreet, Hopkins; Christmas family potluck dinner &
bingo party.
— Lodge No. 28, Clarkson, NE—City Hall; annual Christmas
party with mtg. to follow.
— Lodge No. 82, Yuba, WI—Mtg., noon, Yuba Community
Center; potluck Christmas party.
— Lodge No. 106, Lankin, ND—Lankin Senior Center; 12:30
p.m., potluck with mtg. to follow.
— Lodge No. 144, Mosinee, WI—Registration 11:30 a.m.,
Mosinee Town Hall, 1104 Town Hall Rd; Christmas party;
potluck-dinner at noon. Come join us for an afternoon of
fun, games, and silent auctions.
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CALENDAR
— Lodge No. 221, Menchalville, WI—Mtg., noon, Christmas
dinner & party.
— Lodge No. 225, Bannister, MI—ZCBJ Hall; 10 a.m. mtg,
Christmas party/potluck at noon, followed by program.
Food drive for Gratiot Senior Center. Contact Sally Stoll
989-847-2461.
— Lodge No. 342, Spencer, NE—Mtg., noon, Spencer Legion
Hall; Christmas potluck.
— Lodge No. 401, Dallas, TX—Mtg.; Christmas party.
— Lodge No. 437, Ord, NE—Mtg., 1 p.m., Agnes Janda home;
Christmas party; election of officers.
Dec. 2 — Lodge No. 152, Farwell, NE—noon, Farwell Fire Hall;
Christmas dinner and meeting; Christmas Craft Show in St.
Paul, NE, Friday & Saturday of December, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
— Lodge No. 500, Cedar Rapids, IA—wfla Annex, 1900 1st
Ave NE, Cedar Rapids; 6 p.m., Chili supper and sides with
mtg. to follow. Bring adopt a family gifts for Christmas.
Dec. 3 — Lodge No. 89, Oklahoma City, OK—Mtg., 2 p.m., Swadley's
Barbecue, 4000 Rockwell, Oklahoma City, OK.
— Lodge No. 262, Cedar Rapids, IA—Mtg., 6 p.m. Hus
Memorial Church, 2808 Schaeffer Dr SW; Christmas meeting,
catered dinner to honor our 75-year members.
Dec. 5 — Lodge No. 141, Cadott, WI—Mtg., 5 p.m., Cadott Color Cntr.
Dec. 6 — Lodge No. 29, Prague, NE—6 p.m., Christmas party & mtg.
— Lodge No. 246, Alton, KS—Mtg., noon, Bull City Café.
Dec. 7 — Lodge No. 121, Caldwell, KS—6 p.m., Nostalgia Nook;
Christmas dinner; bingo, $3 gift exchange (optional), Santa,
treats, and caroling, regular mtg.
— Lodge No. 147, Mandan, ND—Mtg., Dean's Steak House;
Christmas party, noon - 3 p.m.; complete yearly reports.
— Lodge No. 430, West, TX—Mtg., noon, Nors Sausage &
Burger House, West, TX.
— Lodge No. 500, Cedar Rapids, IA—Christmas party, Elks Club.
Dec. 8 — Lodge No. 14, Ord, NE—Mtg., 11 a.m., North Loup Café.
— Lodge No. 68, Brainard, NE—Mtg., noon, Sunshine Court,
David City; Christmas party.
— Lodge No. 168, Mahnomen, MN—Mtg., noon, Red Apple
Café; food shelf collection.
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Lodge No. 192, Alexandria, MN—Christmas potluck dinner,
noon. ZCBJ Hall. Bring food shelf items.
— Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Lodge Hall; Bd mtg 1 p.m.,
lodge mtg 1:30 p.m.
— Lodge No. 247, Flint, MI—Mtg., Dom Polski.
— Lodge No. 408, City Point, WI—noon, City Point Community
Center; Christmas party, potluck, mtg, and bingo; food
pantry collection, Santa Claus, bags of candy for kids.
— Lodge No. 426, Lincoln, NE—Christmas dinner at the Knolls,
eat at 12:30 p.m., short mtg. to follow, most of all just fun.
Dec. 9 — Lodge No. 127, Owatonna, MN—Mtg., 6 p.m., Izaak Walton
Bldg; Christmas party; bring items for Ronald McDonald House.
— Lodge No. 142, Two Rivers, WI—Mtg., 1 p.m., Fire Station.
Dec. 10 — Lodge No. 69, St. Paul, MN—Mtg., C.S.P.S. Hall, 383
Michigan St., St. Paul; mtg following 6 p.m. potluck dinner.
— Lodge No. 188, Minot, ND—Mtg., Senior Center, Minot.
Dec. 11 — Lodge No. 400, Swisher, IA—Mtg., 11:30 a.m., Clarion in
Cedar Rapids.
Dec. 12 — Lodge No. 330, Brookfield, IL—Mtg., 11:30 a.m., McCook
Restaurant, 8300 W Joliet Rd.
Dec. 14 — Lodge No. 38, Austin, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m., Mower County
Senior Center; Christmas party.
— Lodge No. 73, Menominee, MI—Mtg., noon, Tradewinds
Restaurant, Marinette.
— Lodge No. 500, Cedar Rapids, IA—Wrap presents for the
Children's Homeless Trust Fund.
Dec. 15 — Lodge No. 67, Yukon, OK—Mtg., 4 p.m., Yukon Czech Hall;
mtg., follwed by basket supper with meat/drinks furnished
by lodge, a program with Santa, games, & visiting.
Dec. 17— Lodge No. 296, Omaha, NE—Mtg., 6 p.m., Sokol South
Omaha Hall - 2021 U St.; Christmas party; bring cash
donations for Make A Wish. Ham furnished, bring potluck.
October 2013
Lodge gifts for juvenile members. Reservations required.
Dec. 18 — Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS—Mtg., 1 p.m., Grove Community Hall; election of officers for 2014.
— Lodge No. 427, Oxford, IA—Mtg., supper.
Dec. 19 — Lodge No. 9, Morse Bluff, NE—Mtg., 6:30 p.m., Place TBD.
Dec. 22 — Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Mtg., Lodge Hall; Christmas
party, doors open at 11:30 a.m.
— Lodge No. 260, Kolin, LA—Kolin Lodge Hall; Christmas
party in conjunction with mtg; eat at 1 p.m.
Dec. 31 — Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Mtg., lodge hall; New Years
Eve party.
Correction: In the August Edition we listed a festival on October 5 as the
Yukon Czech Festival which was incorrect. It should have
been: The Oklahoma Czech Festival in the city of Yukon,
OK. Next year's OK Czech Festival will take place in Yukon
on October 4, 2014. There will be a carnival, parade, 150
craft booths, 35 food vendors, Czech souvenirs, kolaches,
klobasa, Czech dinners, Czech music, and ending with the
coronation of the new Czech Slovak Royalty. For information,
contact Marjorie Jezek 405-206-8142.
State Meetings 2013
Oct. 19/20 WI State Mtg, Best Western, Marinette, WI 54143.
Nov. 3
MI State Mtg, ZCBJ Lodge Hall, Bannister; 9:30 a.m. coffee,
10:30 a.m. mtg.
Host lodges, please submit your 2014 District and State Meeting
Calendar information as soon as you have your information finalized.
BOARD MEETINGS 2013
Oct. 25/26 Board of Directors Meeting, Cedar Rapids, IA
2013 Lodge Referral Program
Congratulations to the members who submitted
referrals between July 16-October 15
Referrer Name
State Lodge No. of Referrals
Gerald Biel.......................WI...............142............2
James Blecha Jr............. NE................84.............1
Dorothy Bonczynski........ NE...............152............3
Tom Bradley Sr................MI...............225............2
Dorothy Brown.................KS...............203............1
Kelsey Clapp................... IA.................7..............1
Jeannie Dubcak...............TX...............430............1
Lorraine Fett....................MI...............225............2
Charles Fisher................. IA...............500............3
Phyllis Gerberding...........KS...............121............1
Robert Gust.................... MN..............219............3
Mary Haggerty................ MN...............38.............1
Ruby Henderson............. CO..............431............1
Lisa Hill........................... MN..............361............1
Marie Krikava.................. MN...............44.............2
Verna Kuehl..................... IA...............500............2
Ernest R. Maly................ NE................14.............2
Eunice Meixner............... MN..............127............1
Wayne Micka.................. MN...............34.............1
Lucas Nease....................KS...............203............1
Valerie Pecinovsky.......... IA................85.............1
Melvin Svoboda.............. NE...............426............1
Steven Urban.................. CO..............431............3
Marie Weinberger........... ND...............147.............1
Tasha Welsh.................... IA................85.............1
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KITCHEN TALK
Chocolate-Nut Zucchini Cake
Pamela Kotval, No. 11, Hopkins, MN
From Food, Friendship and Fraternalism, page 290.
Flour amount omitted in the original cookbook recipe
3 C zucchini, seeded and coarsely grated
⅓ C strongly brewed coffee, cold or at room temp
⅓ C slow-fat plain yogurt, buttermilk or sour cream
⅓ C (2 oz) bittersweet chocolate, grated or finely chopped
¾ C plus 2 T sugar divided
½ C walnuts, chopped
2 C milk
1 tsp baking powder
8 T unsalted butter
½ tsp baking soda
2 Lg. eggs slightly beaten
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 C plus 2 T flour
Transfer the grated zucchini to a colander or sieve and set over a
bowl. Sprinkle 1 T sugar over the zucchini and toss to distribute.
Sprinkle another 1 T sugar over zucchini and toss again. Set aside
for 20 minutes to allow excess liquid to drain. Grease and flour an
11x7x1⅜-inch baking pan. In a bowl in the microwave (or in a small
saucepan on the stove), heat the butter until soft and slightly melted
and allow to cool slightly. Whisk in the reminaing ¾ C sugar, coffee,
yogurt (or buttermilk or sour cream) and eggs. In a large bowl, blend
together the flour, chocolate, nuts, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and
cinnamon. Squeeze the zucchini to the wet ingredients and stir to blend.
Pour wet ingredient mixture over the dry ingredient mixture and stir gently
until just blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread
evenly. Bake at 375˚ for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted
in center comes out clean; do not overbake! Let cool about 10 minutes
before serving or cool completely.
Apple Latkes With Spiced Sour Cream
Ann Muckey, No. 330, Brookfield, IL
8 oz container sour cream
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon ¾ C water
2 firm apples, unpeeled
¾ tsp baking powder
½ C canola oil, as needed
confectioners sugar for sprinkling
Batter:
1½C all-purpose flour
½ C granulated sugar
To make the spiced sour cream, stir the sour cream, vanilla, and
cinnamon together in a small bowl. Set aside at room temperature
while making the latkes, so mixture loses its chill.
For batter, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and allspice
in a medium bowl. Whisk in the water until barely smooth. Core
apples and cut into ¼ inch dice. Immediately fold the diced apples
into the batter.
Line a baking sheet with a double thickness of paper towels. Heat
the oil over high heat until it begins to simmer. Reduce the heat to
medium. Working in batches, using about ⅓ cup for each latke, pour
the batter into the skillet. Cook until the underside is golden brown,
about 1½ minutes, adjusting the heat as needed so latkes don't burn.
Turn and cook the other side. Transfer to the paper towels to drain
briefly.
It is best to serve each batch immediately after draining. If you wish,
use two skillets to keep them coming quickly. Sprinkle the latkes with
confectioner's sugar. Serve at once with the sour cream placed on the
side. Makes 4 hearty servings.
Coconut Pie
Zucchini & Broccoli Dish
Velma Willet, No. 84, Table Rock, NE
eggs, slightly beaten 1 C milk
C (½ stick) butter or margarine, melted
C sugar 1 T flour
T vanilla 1 C moist coconut
unbaked pie shell
Adith Buntjer, No. 20, Whitelaw, WI
1 large Zucchini or 3-4 small ones 10 oz pkg of broccoli
½ C milk
2 T flour
¾ C pepper jack cheese
4 slices of crisp fried bacon
⅓ C cheddar cheese
2
¼
1
1
1
Cut zucchini in small pieces, cook until tender. Cook frozen broccoli
until tender according to package directions. In a saucepan, mix
milk and flour; cook. Add ¾ C pepper jack cheese until melted. Add
vegetables to a casserole pan. Pour cheese mixture over vegetables and
top with crumpled bacon and cheddar cheese. Bake in a 350° oven
for 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 6.
Combine milk, eggs, and butter. Add flour to sugar and blend,
then blend into egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and coconut. Pour into
unbaked pie shell and bake in preheated oven at 400° for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350° and continue to bake for about 30 minutes or
until pie is well set and nicely browned.
German Chocolate Cake
Ann Muckey, No. 330, Brookfield, IL
1C coconut
1 C nuts
1 box German chocolate cake mix ¼ lb butter
1 lb powder sugar
8 oz pkgcream cheese
Mix cake mixture according to directions. Grease a 9"x13" pan.
Sprinkle with nuts and coconut evenly in pan. Pour mixed cake mixture
on top of that and set aside. Mix butter, sugar, and cream cheese until
creamy. Spoon this over top of cake mix but do not mix into the cake
batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes until cake is done. Cool before
slicing.
Blueberry-Peach Shake
Lillian Hall, No. 81, Wagner, SD
½ C orange juice
8 ozfat-free vanilla frozen yogurt
2½ C sliced peaches
¾ C fresh or frozen blueberries
Puree orange juice, yogurt, peaches, and ½ C blueberries in a blender.
Pour into 4 glasses and garnish with remaining ¼ C blueberries.
Serves 4.
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Orange Jello Salad
Jeanne L. Rolfson, No. 38, Austin, MN
1 small box orange jello
8 ozcontainer whipped topping
1 small container cottage cheese
1 can mandarin oranges
1 can crushed pineapple
Mix jello (dry) and whipped topping. Add drained mandarin oranges
and pineapple. Add in the cottage cheese last. Fold everything together
with a large spoon or plastic spatula. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Special Treats
Vila Cipov, No. 332, Weyerhaeuser, WI
1 C butter
1 C brown sugar
1 sleeve soda crackers
½ pkg chocolate chips
chopped pecans (optional)
Combine butter and brown sugar; boil for five minutes. While that
boils, line a 15" cookie sheet (with sides) with foil. Butter the foil;
line with soda crackers, flat do not overlap.
Pour hot sugar butter mix over crackers, smooth out to cover all.
Bake at 325˚ for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and add chocolate
chips, allowing them to melt and smooth them out. Sprinkle chopped
nuts over the top. Cool completely and break into cracker sized pieces.
October 2013
F R AT E R N A L F O C U S
California
Golden West No. 377, Los Angeles, CA
Helen Phillips, Correspondent
4H members and
Vice President Frank
Vrana with the books
collected for JOIN
HANDS DAY.
newspapers to them as well. She brought eyeglasses to the
meeting, and they will be delivered to the Lions Club. We discussed how pleasant our visit and lunch was at the
Mt. Vernon Country Club on August 21 with CSA members.
We are planning to join them again in October for the ‘junk
sale.’ We mentioned Wanji will be coming back from Africa on
September 11. We are anxious to hear how things went while
she was there concerning the water project and the ice cream
celebration.
Our next meeting will be in Longmont.
Illinois
In May, we participated in JOIN HANDS DAY with
members of a 4H group in Santa Clarita. In an accumulated
effort, members of the Santa Clarita 4H group and our lodge
gathered and assembled children’s and adult books for the
Friends of the Library in Granada Hills. Colorado
Colorado No. 431, Denver, CO
Ruby Henderson, Correspondent
On August 3, a meeting was held at the Henderson home. A
moment of silence was held for Alois Foreit. Condolences were
sent to the family. Prior to the meeting, we did an activity for the Colorado
Department of Transportation by picking up trash along
Wadsworth. It appeared to be an easier activity than it really
was. We discussed the great opportunity to meet with the CSA
group and how we enjoyed our lunch and fellowship when we
met them at Papa’s. They invited us to meet with them again
on August 21 at the Mt. Vernon Country Club in Golden,
CO; and we have accepted. Donations were made to OUR Center in Longmont, CO
and the Humane Society in Canon City, CO. Thank-you
notes were received from Friends of Via and CSA.
We visited Eileen Severson at her new residence and joined
her for dinner there. We will play Bingo with her on Sundays. We had a wonderful meeting on September 7 after listening
to Thereza Stephan play the violin and mandolin at Mapleton
Care Center. Member Eileen Severson resides here. Thereza
Stephan studied and played the violin starting at the young
age of seven. She then studied in NY and later worked with
the USO, visiting every state in the Union. She auditioned in
NY to play with the Denver Symphony as their soloist and
did so for many years. It is indeed a joy to listen to her play
both the violin and mandolin. She is willing to play for every
nursing home or assisted living home we attend. We know the
residents love music. Mapleton invited her to come back soon. Our secretary received a thank-you note from Canon City
Humane Society for our donation. She continues to take
October 2013
Pilgrim No. 330, Brookfield, IL
Blanche Hobart, Correspondent
Members met on August 8 to honor our youth Art Contest
winners. The drawing theme this year was: What I Want to
be When I Grow Up. Madison Ainsworth wants to be a dancer
and Caleb Ainsworth wants to be a mechanical engineer. They
were presented with an award and Certificate of Achievement
from our lodge. Beverly Ainsworth, Madison and Caleb’s
grandmother, told us about her background in the Chicago
area and our lodge. Her parents were Louis and Lillian Hanke.
President Ed Ledvina(r)
with Art Contest winner
Madison Ainsworth
and Honorable Mention
Caleb Ainsworth with
lodge Secretary Rose
Mary Davis(l).
Ed Ledvina and Bill Strejc attended a senior meeting in Lake
Geneva dealing with problems seniors are having. They also
have been invited to the IL Fraternal Alliance meeting.
Members attended the Czechoslovak American Congress
picnic.
Jerry Jirak, from the Czech radio program, has announced
our meeting place and dates each week. We met September 12 at McCook Restaurant. WFLA
President Craig Van Dyke presented a check to Henrietta
Susmilch to help with flood damage. A story and photo will
be featured in the November issue of the magazine. He also
discussed the problems many lodges and organizations are
having with attendance especially with the youth.
Ed Ledvina will be a chaperone for a Brownie Halloween
party. Ed requested ideas from members about the Christmas
party.
Henrietta brought in a squash grown in a garden members
help maintain. Frank Smutny brought in vegetables from his
garden to share with the members as well.
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WFLA President Craig
Van Dyke and Henrietta
Susmilch holding a
squash grown in a
garden that members
help maintain, and
President Ed Ledvina.
All members are
welcomed to our
meetings. Future meetings will be November 14, December
12, and January 9. If you have any questions, please call
Rosemary Davis and leave a message at 630-620-5324.
Iowa
Iowa Fraternalist of the Year
Kathy Valenta, Lodge 262 member was chosen as the IA
“Fraternalist of the Year.” She was recognized with an award at
Lodge 262’s 90th anniversary party on August 11 at Kingston
Hill and she was recognized September 26 at the IA Fraternal
Alliance annual meeting. She was chosen from among 14
lodges in IA for her diverse community volunteer efforts, her
work at the lodge, district, state and national level, and her
tireless hard work with youth. The awards were presented
by Director Don Krall and Senior Vice President and Chief
Underwriter Ann Day.
Director Don Krall and
IA Fraternalist of the
Year Lodge President
Kathy Valenta.
home with students in need for the weekend; and an ongoing
monthly food drive, where members bring an average of 25
lbs of canned goods for various food banks in town. She also
assisted with Thanksgiving baskets for the Olivet Mission in
Cedar Rapids.
Kathy has worked extensively with members and Boy Scout
Troop 2 to create activity tables for the Arc of Eastern IA, also
purchasing food for this troop’s campout. She organized the
youth swim party for Lodge 262 at Cherry Hill Park, with six
youth participating, along with the hotdog roast afterwards.
She participated in the wfla Trunk-or-Treat as a witch, bringing
50 lbs of candy to serve from car trunks. She also worked with
a Girl Scout Troop to tie 15 blankets given to the Abbey Center
in Cedar Rapids for disadvantaged girls.
Kathy has been an enthusiastic member of the lodge and
always looks to build for the future.
Cedar No. 7, Cedar Rapids, IA
Melissa Clapp, Correspondent
BINGO! Members have been busy the past few months.
We have volunteered for the Special Olympics and the Cystic
Fibrosis Walk. Our members attended and assisted with the
YELL! group Picnic in the Park. We held our July meeting at
a Kernels baseball game with 17 members attending.
Members discussed where and when to hold the IA State
Meeting in 2014 and are excited to make plans for hosting it
at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. The date
will be April 27, 2014, so mark your calendars.
WFLA President Craig
Van Dyke presents
50-year member Cheryl
Dietz with her pin.
Serving for two years as the President, Kathy was previously
Secretary and Correspondent of the Traer Lodge 86 for many
years. She has also served as IA State President for wfla for two
years, and served on a National Convention committee.
Kathy recognizes the importance of community service.
On her own, she donates yearly to Way Point, a homeless
shelter for women and children. She provides personal items
for emergency kits given to women who have left their homes
due to abuse or financial reasons. She also adopts a family for
Christmas each year, providing personal items and gifts to a
mother and children at the shelter.
She has organized numerous community activities: a bookmark assembly by youth and adults to go with coloring books
for St. Jude’s, a Holy Family School; a JOIN HANDS DAY
lodge clean up of garlic mustard weed at Wickiup Outdoor
Learning Center by youth and adults - also purchasing food
for volunteers; a Lodge 262 contribution to the Taylor School
book bag program, where various staple food items were sent
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At our annual picnic in August, we congratulated our
scholarship winner Abigail Van Dyke and recognized our
50-year member Cheryl Dietz. We held our attendance
drawing, which was won by Melissa Clapp and Kylee Curl.
(l-r) Kylee Curl and
Bryer White show off
their Bingo prizes.
Bingo night in September was attended by a 28 members.
Games were played and prizes won as well. Members brought
October 2013
yummy food to share. Youth member Tony Nieland kept track
of the numbers drawn and verified the winners.
Members also supplied cookies and bars to honor first
responders in the area.
Our YELL! group is planning a great fundraiser for
November. We will have a rummage sale with crafts and a silent
auction offering the talents of our members. Some examples
are as follows: dinner for 6-8 prepared by an Executive Chef,
furniture refurbishing, house cleaning, seamstress services,
and etc. If you have a talent to share, please let us know. We
will be looking for donations of rummage and craft items as
well.
We decided to help a local young man with his Eagle Scout
project. We committed to providing both funds and labor.
Big Brothers Big Sisters has requested help with funding two
new local matches from the Home Office’s partner school.
We plan to commit with a monetary donation over five years.
We will still participate in their annual Bowling for Kids Sake
fundraiser as well.
We are planning to participate in the Trunk-or-Treat on
October 29 5:30-7 p.m. Members plan to continue to sponsor
families for the holidays and help Big Brothers Big Sisters with
their Holiday dinner.
Meeting minutes are sent by email. To be included in our
email distribution list for up-to-date information on events
and meetings, please send an email to mclapp@wflains.org
SUBJECT: Lodge 7 distro list. If you would like to be notified
by phone or mail, please feel free to contact us.
Iowa No. 85, Protivin, IA
Cynthia Kostohryz, Correspondent
Members met at the Ossian Senior Hospice Home in Ossian,
IA at 9 a.m. on May 4. We met after the JOIN HANDS DAY
project. The meeting was called to order by Vice President
Ken Zajicek and a moment of silence was held for all deceased
members.
Members and youth
who attended the
Easter egg hunt at the
Ossian Senior Hospice
in March.
Due to the weather not cooperating, the JOIN HANDS
DAY project was an indoor activity with the members of the
Ossian Senior Hospice Home. The Ossian Cub Scouts and the
Ossian Brownie Troup helped out with the project. The three
groups played cards, checkers, and did puzzles. They also did
crafts with the residents. A prayer was led by wfla member Val
Pecinovsky. Members felt that the project turned out well.
Michelle Ellingson volunteering at the
Ossian Senior Hospice home.
Karel IV No. 13, Cedar Rapids, IA
Becky Kramer, Correspondent
On August 11, we celebrated our 50 and 75-year members
with brunch at the Longbranch. Joan Marie Seeber and
Dorothy Ditch received their 75- year pins. Lottie Volesky
received her 75-year pin at an earlier date.
Director Don Krall and his wife Deb were in attendance to
congratulate the members on their accomplishments.
Joan Marie Seeber,
Ken Davidson, Lottie
Volesky, and Don Krall
at the pin celebration.
Ken Davidson attended the event. His mother Emma
received her 75- year pin shortly before her death in May. She
was very active with our lodge and volunteering at events. She
will be greatly missed.
We all enjoyed great conversation as well as a great meal.
October 2013
We did not have a community service project this
meeting. Member Gene Lundak
purchased poster board and donated bundles of the poster
board to the Ossian Senior Hospice for their craft department.
Member Michelle Ellingson donates many hours of time
helping with their craft department.
Members met at the home of Ken and Lois Zajicek in Ossian
at 1 p.m. on June 23. A moment of silence was held for deceased
members.
Our lodge decided to sponsor a writing contest with a theme
of Our Czech Community: The People, Places, or Things. The
winner was announced at Protivin Czech Days.
On May 18, members were involved with the roadside clean
up on Highway 52 along with Cub Scout Pack 88.
Our lodge made donations to the Trinity Catholic School,
Howard County Ambulance, Howard County Food Pantry,
and the Midwest Mission. They are all local to the Cresco area.
Our community service project was decks of cards purchased
by members and donated to the Cresco Care Center.
Members noted 662 hours of community service since their
last meeting.
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Cesti Bratri No. 104, Clutier, IA
Donna Banes, Correspondent
President Delane Cizek opened our October 19 meeting.
The winner of the bike given away at the Bohemian Blue
Plum festival in Clutier was Mason Hosek. A thank-you note
was received from Mason.
We donated fleece to the Legion to be used at Girl’s State
to make door pulls for service dogs. The lodge collected 25
push-pin code labels printed on Con Agra food products. Con
Agra will donate food to our food bank. It will feed one child,
per code label, per day.
Our next meetings will be October 21 and November 18.
Cedar Rapids No. 262, Cedar Rapids, IA
Sarah Fowler, Correspondent
We started the meeting by welcoming back Milley Ortner.
We also wished happy birthday to Floyd Ondler who celebrated
his 90th birthday! Floyd had a big birthday celebration earlier
and many members attended. There were some great pictures
of Floyd at the party celebrating his long life; everyone had a
great time.
We planned the annual wiener roast for our September
meeting.
We donated canned goods to Seeds 4 Seniors on C Ave and
25th St. NE.
We had an unexpected announcement made at our meeting. District Director Don Krall attended our meeting and
informed us that our lodge President, Kathy Valenta, was
honored with the IA Fraternalist of the Year Award. We are
very lucky to have such a great president who is involved in
the community. Congratulations Kathy! See page 12.
We enjoyed our September 3 meeting and annual wienie
roast at Shawnee Park. It has become a tradition that Tom is
in charge of the grill. He does a great job roasting the hotdogs.
The potluck was exceptional, everyone brought really good
food and it was great to see everyone.
Four Hundred No. 400, Swisher, IA
Linda Evers, Correspondent
Members met August 14 at the Clarion Inn.
A thank-you note was received from the Alzheimer’s
Association for our donation.
Members brought school supplies to be donated to College
Community Schools and Four Oaks. Pill bottles were also
brought for recycling.
President Siems reported that she attended No. 262’s 90th
birthday party.
Several members contacted their State U.S. Senators asking
them to support continuation of the fraternal exemption and
to provide feedback to the Senate Finance Committee.
Members met September 11 at the Clarion Inn. Thank-you
notes were received from the College Community Schools and
Four Oaks for our donation of school supplies.
Members brought non-perishable food items, which were
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donated to the Madge Phillips Center. Several members
reported doing community service at care centers by playing
bingo with residents, helping at monthly birthday parties, and
regular resident visits. A donation was also made to the Flood
Relief program for the Czech Republic being handled by the
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.
Oxford No. 427, Oxford, IA
Susan Rugger, Correspondent
Our lodge met on July 13 at the home of Mike and Lyn
Miller for the Annual wfla Golf Outing and a meeting. A great
time was had by all and there were no losers; only winners! It
was a lovely night for a round of 6-hole golf and good friends
to laugh with and enjoy ribbing!
President Tom reported that we donated a girl’s and boy’s
bike for the Clear Creek Amana Little League drawing, and
there were 150 kids signed up for it.
Two of our members walked in the Donor Network “CARE”
walk in North Liberty.
Members met on September 3 at Old Roy’s.
President Tom suggested we give money to the CCA
Elementary Parent/Teacher’s 5K Color Fun Run. This money
will go towards a new playground. Due to the 3 p.m. start,
none of our members could participate because of prior commitments. We hope that next year some of us can participate.
A suggestion was made that the next meeting be held on
October 23 at the Oxford American Legion. The commander
of that post will be contacted about how we can help. This
will be discussed at our next meeting. It was also discussed to
move the meeting time to 6:30 p.m.
Five Hundred No. 500, Cedar Rapids, IA
Madeline Trpkosh, Correspondent
President Lee Merta started the meeting and called on
Carolyn Ryan to introduce our speaker, Judy Cowman. Judy
shared information with us concerning the changes to the new
health care plan. Most of us will be included in this new plan,
so the information was interesting and helped to prepare us
for the changes.
Secretary Linda Grove reported on the success of the Picnic
in the Park on June 8. We sponsored the children’s games.
Attendance increased from last year, and hopefully it will
continue to grow for the coming years.
We have made donations to Olivet Mission and Bridgehaven
during the past month.
The Trunk-or-Treat night is planned for October 29 from
5:30-7 p.m. The YELL! group will be involved with the
preparations. We had a great time last year; let’s make it even
better this year!
We are planning a trip to the Old Creamery Theater on
November 17 to see Away in a Basement: A Church Basement
Ladies Christmas. We need 17 members and friends in order
to get a discount on the tickets. Members from other lodges
are welcome to attend with our group. Please contact Marlene
October 2013
Sirowy at 846-2539, for additional information.
At the regular meeting on December 2, we will have a chili
supper with side dishes and dessert.
General collections all during the year include: can tabs,
newer magazines, used batteries, Valley Farm milk tops,
Campbell’s soup labels, Box Tops for Education, eyeglasses for
the Lions Club, clothing, personal care items, and household
items for the Olivet Mission.
Members met September 3 at the wfla Annex at 6 p.m. with
a potluck meal followed by the meeting.
We are pleased to have new member Amy Lynn Kuehl join
our lodge. A welcome letter was sent by Secretary Linda Grove.
District Director Don Krall asked for more referrals in order
to meet our goal for this year. Charlie Fisher turned in three
more referrals. Thank you Charlie!
We will be honoring 50 and 75-year members at Coopers
Mill Restaurant on November 4. Social hour begins at 5:30
p.m. Dinner ordered off the menu will begin at 6 p.m. We
will have a short meeting following dinner.
Marge Sedlacek reported taking generous amounts of
clothing to the Olivet Mission. Bridgehaven has given out a
list of the following items that are needed: Similac Sensitive,
Similac Advance, baby boy clothes for newborns to 9 months
to be given to new mothers, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly,
and canned chicken are also on the list.
Our plans for December include the following: We will
adopt a needy family for Christmas. Also in December, we
will wrap gifts for Homeless Children’s Trust Program. Our
Christmas party will be at the Elk’s Club on December 7.
There were 67 volunteer hours turned in for September.
The next IA State Meeting will be held on April 27, 2014
at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.
Next meeting and 50 and 75-year member celebration will
be November 4 at Cooper Mill’s restaurant.
Kansas
Novy Tabor No. 19, Munden, KS
Members DeWayne Kalivoda and Gary Houdek, who
belong to the Cuba Legion, carried flags at the Belleville
Festival and the Cuba Harvest Festival. Sharon and DeWayne
Kalivoda helped with the Cuba commodities. Frank Rytych
helps weekly to unload trucks at the Cuba Cash Store.
Everyone attending our August meeting has been recycling
papers, plastic containers, aluminum cans, and more. Bon and
Ella Moravek donated pill bottles to our local veterinary. Four
members donated food for funerals.
August anniversaries observed were Bon and Ella Moravek
for 63 years, and Dewayne and Sharon Kalivoda for 33 years.
Our September 8 meeting was held on a hot 102° day. Thank
goodness for air conditioning! We were happy to have a new
member and a referral. We keep trying!
Four members donated pill bottles to our local veterinarian.
Justin Hug has been keeping our lawn looking nice. We discussed the upcoming Halloween party for the local
kids. Justin and Molly Hug will have a special little animal
to come join our party. I think the kids will enjoy the event.
We will have treats for the kids, and members will bring soup,
sandwiches, and snacks to enjoy. Our regular meeting will be
moved to October 31 to coincide with the Halloween party.
Trocnov No. 121, Caldwell, KS
Vlasta Albert, Correspondent
The picnic and meeting were held inside at the Nostalgia
Nook on July 20 at 6 p.m. Grilled hot dogs with all the
trimmings, and lots of other wonderful covered dishes added
to the supper.
Cards were sent to several members who were sick and those
who had a death in their family.
We had to cancel our August meeting and watermelon feed
due to conflicts with other events.
Members were involved in the Su Co Fair that was
held August 2-4, entering exhibits, helping with different
departments, making kolaches, cooking Czech sausages with
sauerkraut, etc.
Ella Moravek, Correspondent
Moravan No. 128, Rossville, KS
Following a delicious potluck dinner, we had our August
4 meeting. We received a thank-you card from Eleanor
Klabzuba’s family for the memorial. Also, we received a letter
informing us that Thomas L. Watt III had passed away.
Two members donated blood and helped with the Cuba,
KS blood drive. Several members prepared and entered a wfla
float at the Cuba Harvest Festival. Frank Rytych also entered
his tractor. Three members helped at the Methodist Church
food booth at the Republic County Fair. We entered a float at
the Wilber Czech Days. Several of our members were involved
in preparing the float. Members Rick and Sharon Moravek and Justin and Molly
Hug hosted a whole hog BBQ. Louisiana friends brought
shrimp. Many guests and lodge members attended the fun
evening with violin music to finish out the day.
Marjorie Hromada, Correspondent
October 2013
Our June 19 meeting was held at the lodge hall. Members
commented on the beautiful Memorial service held at the
Czech Moravian Cemetery.
Copies of correspondence were given to attending members.
We had several reports from members who provided food
for area funeral dinners and shut-ins.
Our upcoming meetings are October 16 and November 20
at the hall. The December 18 meeting will be at the Grove
Community Hall.
Kansasky Vysehrad No. 203, Glasco, KS
Betty Miller, Secretary
Members met June 17 at the lodge hall. Our lodge has been
booked throughout the summer. Approximately 40 members
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and guests attended the SE Radio Club on June 21-22 at the
hall.
Funeral services were held for member Gerald Parks on June
1 with a luncheon served at the hall afterwards. Use of the
hall was donated to the Bohemian Cemetery group for their
annual meeting on July 22 as well.
We held our July 22 meeting at the hall. A moment of silence
was held for Gerald Parks. The monthly reports were read and
a small lunch was served after the meeting.
Our August 19 meeting centered on repairs needed to the
hall, money making projects, and youth projects.
A report was made about the Bohemian reunion held at the
hall on August 31.
Cathy Newland reported that she delivered a load of donated
clothing from members to the Dvack at Salina, KS.
After the meeting, snacks were served.
Western View No. 246, Alton, KS
Mary Lou Dugan, Correspondent
The members met at the Alton church basement September
6 at 6:30 p.m. for our meeting. President Emery Poore opened
the meeting and George Dugan lead the flag salute.
Emery read a thank-you note from Kyler Hahn for the bike
he won August 24 at the Alton Jubilee. We also gave away four
hand calculators to: Regan Bales, Zane Poore, Ean Doan, and
Erin Thornburg.
Lower Michigan
Lower Michigan Harvest Festival 2013, Bannister, MI
Clear skies and a cool breeze contributed to an outstanding
day at the annual Czechoslovak Harvest Festival in Bannister
on August 4. More than 800 people enjoyed food, music, and
dancing at this celebration. The Harvest Festival seeks to preserve
the old world traditions of harvest time in Czechoslovakia. A
dinner of breaded chicken, ham, dumplings, cabbage, kolaches,
and much more was served in the Bannister ZCBJ Hall. Following dinner, Program Chairman Tom Bradley
welcomed everyone as the afternoon festivities began. Children
and adults, dressed in colorful Czech, Slovak, and Moravian
costumes marched onto an outdoor platform carrying flags,
banners, baskets of flowers, and decorated rakes, wreaths, and
scythes. The Star Spangled Banner and the national anthems of
the Czech Republic and Slovakia were led by lodge President,
Bob Ladiski. A prayer for a successful harvest was offered by
Father Rick Bokinski of St. Cyril’s Church.
Dancers at the
Czechoslovak Harvest
Festival in Bannister,
MI.
Kyler Hahn was the bike winner at the
Alton Jubilee on August 24.
Mary Lou read the newsletter received from the wfla Home
Office.
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, so we
participated in this special month to help create a positive
opinion about life insurance and our Life and Annuity
products. Western View lodge has been a member since 1916;
we presently have 57 members. We lost a member this week,
Olin Bean. He has been a member over 50-years. A sympathy
card was signed and sent to his wife.
National Community Service and Remembrance Day was
September 11. We voted to give a monetary donation to the
Alton and Kensington Fire Departments and to the Osborne
County EMS.
Since the Bull City Cafe has closed, we discussed where we
should meet for our next three meetings. We agreed upon the
following locations and dates: Alan Poore’s home November 3,
and the Circle Inn and George Dugan home for the December
1 meeting.
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The Bannister ZCBJ Czechoslovakian Folk Dancers, ranging
in age from two years to senior citizen, performed several
traditional folk dances and dedicated them to the memory
of Joanne Ladiski, a member of the group who passed away
in January. Pauline Sourek and her daughter Annette Schulz
sang some of the old favorites and were accompanied by guest
musicians Charlie Chapko, Millie Okopal, Tom Komon, Jim
Stasa, and John Huzevka.
On behalf of the wfla Board of Directors, Mary Bradley
presented a check to Kevin Somers from WOES Radio to
support broadcasting of Czech and Slovak music on the high
school station. We extend many thanks to Kevin for providing
and working the sound system for the festival.
Gifts were presented to Diane Bradley, thanking her for her
time and work in teaching the dance group.
Following the program, drawings were held for prizes. Bikes
donated by the wfla Home Office and No. 225 were won by
Aaliyah Chapko, Brady Paradise, Rachel Fornusek, Trevor
Keilen, and Layla Bradley. Other prizes from Lodge No. 225
were won by teens: Braeden Andros, Macy Spicer, Meggan
Andrews, Mary Sopocy, Basil Beers, Madalyn Horak, Josef
Beers, and Matthew Horak. Czech dolls, donated by wfla
sales agent Ed Fornusek, and made by Margaret Horak, were
won by Julie Wolven and Terrie Hayes. A decorated goose
October 2013
egg, donated by Kepka Belton, was won by Karen Paparek.
Children enjoyed winning prizes at free games and had face
painting done by members of the YELL! group. Adults danced
to the wonderful music of Vesela Kapala.
Workers with
goodies made for
the festival.
Prize winners at the
festival.
Members dancing the
Hoop Dance at the
festival.
Chairman Tom Bradley, and all committee chairpersons,
wish to thank the members and friends who worked so hard
to make the day such a success. The lodge also thanks all the
members, friends, and businesses who made contributions for
this celebration.
Michigan No. 225, Bannister, MI
Joanne Fornusek, Correspondent
The September 8 meeting was called to order and a moment
of silence was observed in memory of John Spousta, Marie
Paskoules, and Agnes Hrncharik. Members extend prayers
and sympathy to their families and friends.
A thank-you letter was received from the Hrncharik family
expressing appreciation for the floral arrangement and expressions of sympathy. A thank-you card was also received from
Augusta Mracna for being remembered by the lodge.
Adopt-a-Highway clean-up was completed by Joe and Ruth
Malek, Sally Stoll, Tom and Diane Bradley, Bob Ladiski,
Edward F., Joanne, Edward J. Fornusek, and YELL! group
members Amanda Malek, Meggan Andrews, Matthew Horak,
and Sarah Sopocy.
The trustees reported that the six month audit had been
conducted and all financial records were found to be in order.
The members accepted and welcomed new members Kent
Wood II, Jordan Keep-Sparks, Robert Alt, Vivia Singo, Teresa
Mulder, Jack Stambersky, Kathleen Jones, and Gazmend
Dervishaj.
Ed J. Fornusek reported that the Relay for Life Team
raised $2,410 and included 32 walkers who completed 185
miles during the 24 hour period. Many thanks to all who
participated, worked at the tent, and donated to this fundraiser
for the American Cancer Society. Thank you to Alley T’s for
the use of their tent and to John and Paulette Anderson for
the use of their putt-putt golf course for the Relay.
Program Chairperson, Tom Bradley, reported on the Harvest
Festival and he and Sally Stoll thanked all who worked so hard
to make it such a successful event.
October 2013
Director Mary
Bradley reported
on the progress and activities of the Coldwater lodge. She also
stated that Dan Anderegg and Kelsey Logan would attend
and present workshops at the State Meeting on November 3
in Bannister.
Members voted to participate in the Ashley Country
Christmas Village celebration. For the month of December, the
village will be transformed into a 1940’s-50’s Christmas village
and will welcome the North Pole Express, which is based on
the animated movie The Polar Express. The Pere Marquette
Steam Engine No. 1225, which was featured in the movie,
will bring passengers into the village each weekend.
Stan and Millie Wassa were congratulated on their 57th
wedding anniversary, and birthday wishes were extended to
September birthdays. Prize winners were Joe and Ruth Malek
and Katie Hucko.
Our coming events are as follows: October 26, Holiday
Bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Donni Fornusek at
989-862-5290. November 3, State Meeting in Bannister at
9:30 a.m., coffee hour and meeting to begin at 10:30 a.m. On
November 10, we will meet and honor Veterans at Bannister
Veteran’s Memorial at 1 p.m., with a regular lodge meeting at
1:30 p.m. Don’t forget our Toys for Tots collection as well.
Owosso No. 242, Owosso, MI
Sharon Bronson, Correspondent
Members enjoyed a good Walleye fish dinner at the meeting.
Every month we feature a different menu. Al and Sharon
Bronson made up a good fish beer batter.
We are now dealing with the Alliance Beverage Distributing
company and with Main Beverage to get new drinks people
requested. The delivery comes every week so that makes it very
convenient.
There was a Bridal show at the Comstock Inn in October
featuring all that we have at the lodge. We are surprised that
so many people do not know about our lodge and where it is.
Linda Pincik, Janet Hier, President Joe Sovis, and Treasurer
Jerry Francis will all help in the kitchen and bar. We hope you
come see what we have to offer.
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The Board and lodge meeting has been changed to October
20. We will feature a different meal.
A State Meeting will be held at the ZCBJ Lodge in Bannister,
on November 3 at 9 p.m.
A board and lodge meeting for November 10 are scheduled
at 1 p.m. for the board and 1:30 p.m. for the lodge.
Remember all dances start at 2 p.m. and go until 6 p.m.
Sandwiches and pies are available for a small fee.
The children’s Halloween party is scheduled for October 27
at 11:30 a.m. Hope to see you there.
Those who are thinking of getting dumplings again for the
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays will need to order by
November 19. Once we have the orders on November 19, we
will start making them so they are nice and fresh. We will
have an ad in the Argus Press giving all information.
December 8 we will again have a board meeting at 1 p.m.
and lodge meeting at 1:30 p.m. Remember, all are welcome.
The Christmas party will be December 22, at 11:30 a.m.
The New Year’s Eve party is December 31 with Stan Saylor.
Nova Cechie No. 247, Flint, MI
Betty Shaw, Correspondent
Members met at 4:30 p.m. on September 2 at Walli’s East
in Flint.
We remembered deceased member Jerry Juracek with a
moment of silence.
The Fraternal Herald printed an article about wf la
members who have been inducted into the MI Polka Music
Hall of Fame since 1972. Corrections and additions to the
article should be sent to Betty Shaw at Box 39, Lennon, MI
48449. The lodge is proud of this history.
Joan McCloskey, Irene Zak, and Bob and Betty Shaw
attended the Bannister Harvest Festival. Bob Shaw played
tuba with Sounds of Czechoslovakia for the mass at St. Cyrus
Church. He also served as a song leader, and with the Vesela
Kapela Band for afternoon dancing. It was noted at the
meeting that the original Harvest Festival was held by our
lodge in Flint.
Bob Shaw announced that Owosso will have a dance
on November 17 with Vesela Kapela playing. Vesala Kappa
played in Frankenmuth at the Bavarian Inn on September 3,
again with Bob Shaw on tuba, and also for Faith Lutheran
Church on September 14, for the church picnic at Elms Park
in Swartz Creek, MI. Irene Zak and Betty Shaw were also
at Bavarian Inn for the music, and Betty Shaw was at the
Lutheran picnic with Bob Shaw.
A reunion brunch, a pizza party for a children’s home, and
a Facebook page are being considered for the months ahead.
Ideas and suggestions are welcome. Please contact President
Kathy Svrcek-Hetfield or Secretary/Correspondent Betty
Shaw.
The Christmas party will be at Dom Polski on December
8. Details will be shared at the October meeting. Catering
will be by Masonic Temple. The Bill Nemanis Band,
with trustee Bob Shaw on tuba, will play for listening and
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dancing. This is an event not to be missed by members and
their families.
President Kathy Svrcek-Hetfield will be attending the MI
Fraternal Alliance Convention in October.
Past President Ed Roszypal shared information that the
gavel used by the lodge president was hand-carved from a
Linden Tree on the property at Pierson. It is truly a beautiful
gavel and more valuable because of its history.
Donations of clothes have been delivered to Crossover
Ministries in downtown Flint, coffee has been delivered to
First Presbyterian Church for Sunday morning breakfast for
the street ministry, and a collection of toiletries has been
delivered to St. Michael’s Catholic Church for the street
ministry program.
Minnesota
Hopkins No. 11, Hopkins, MN
Anne Straka-Leland, Correspondent
We had drawings at the Family Fun Day for a girl’s and a
boy’s bike and a $50 gift certificate for adults.
(l-r) Members Sandy
Fritzen, Pamela Kotval,
Rose Adams, Anne
Leland, and Marge
Tilbury worked our
booth on Family Day
at the annual Hopkins
Raspberry Festival on
July 20.
Lumir No. 34, Hutchinson, MN
JoLen Bentz, Correspondent
Correction from
July herald: Vice
President David Micka
(l) with Wally Pikal
and Honorary Member
Charles Kolpek. Charles
celebrated his 98th
birthday in May this
year.
Zare Svobody No. 38, Austin, MN
Ellie Haeska, Correspondent
On July 27, Bonnie Sawyer called the July meeting to order.
We welcomed guests Don and Brenda Blahnik and our Agent
Bob Karkoska.
Agent Bob Karkoska talked to us about fellowship and
friendship being an integral part of wfla in the past. It is still a
very important part of wfla, but now recruiting new members
has come into the limelight.
October 2013
Members participated
in the Freedom Festival
parade.
T he Freedom
Fest parade on July
4 was discussed.
The consensus was that our entry was a success and that
everyone seemed to have an enjoyable time.
Louise Weber was presented with her Fraternalist of the Year
picture that had hung in the Home Office for the last year.
Louise Weber holding
her Fraternalist of the
Year photo sent from
the Home Office.
Ma ny of ou r
members brought
in cancelled stamps, used cards, pill bottles, and can tabs.
It was reported that Alexandra Haeska was awarded the
Harold Svejkovsky Scholarship. Louise Weber informed the
members how hard they worked to prepare Czech cuisine to
fund the scholarship in its infancy. Many thanks to all those
people who worked to make the Svejkovsky Scholarship
possible.
Bonnie Sawyer will contact the newspaper about future
meetings, and we will conduct a stuffed animal drive at our
September meeting.
Ken and Mary Haggerty visited the Czech Republic. They
brought back a little memento for each of the members.
Zare Zapadu No. 44, Hayward, MN
Marie Krikava, Correspondent
Members met July 10 at our Brick Hall to clean the hall and
grounds. We had new doors installed and repair work done
for the wedding reception scheduled.
Following the cleaning, we enjoyed lunch, and past President
Dennis Rayman conducted our meeting.
We received a gift of money in memory of Georgia Nyenhuis.
A thank-you note was read from Elise Nyenhuis in gratitude
for the lodge scholarship she received.
Roger Rayman drove his 1938 Dodge pickup in the
Northwood 4th of July parade advertising wfla and the
upcoming Czech Festival. Members Roger Prantner and Je
Vonne Budach rode with him and played old time music.
Craig Rayman installed three sanitary hand dispensers in
our hall; thank you Craig!
Juna Krikava, 6 years old, took 1st place in the wfla Art
Contest; congratulations Juna!
October 2013
We were pleased that three of our members, Emily Belshan,
Mary Bjorklund, and Elise Nyenhuis were awarded scholarships, which were announced at the State Meeting.
We met August 21 preceding a potluck meal.
We received a monetary gift in memory of Viola Pacovsky
Bruns.
A letter was read from Mary Bjorklund thanking us for the
scholarship she received. A thank-you letter was also read from
those in West, TX for the donation we sent them following
the fertilizer plant explosion.
We welcomed Cole Pestorious as a new member and invited
him to our meetings and events.
Members and
guest enjoying the
Community Coffee on
August 17.
Director of National
Development for
the National Czech
& Slovak Museum &
Library, Charity Tyler,
visiting our lodge.
On August 17,
we held a Community Coffee at our Brick Hall. We had about
40 attend, which was enjoyed by all. The free-will donation
went for upkeep of our building.
We thank Joan Sedlacek for the many Czech books she
delivered to our hall. Joan also donated a beautiful crystal bowl
for the silent auction at the Czech Festival. Thank you Joan!
Director of National Development for the National Czech
& Slovak Museum & Library, Charity Tyler, visited our Brick
Hall in August. Alton and Marie Krikava opened the hall and
showed her around. Charity had some good ideas of projects
we might be able to do, such as plays and historical displays.
We are always looking for interesting things to do to promote
interest in our lodge.
Canby No. 107, Canby, MN
Bike winner from the Hat Daze Event
was Ella Peterson.
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Owatonna No. 127, Owatonna, MN
Montgomery No. 155, Montgomery, MN
Breyonna Stursa, Correspondent
Evelyn Duban, Correspondent
A delicious potluck meal started our August 12 gathering
at 6 p.m. followed by a meeting and bingo.
We discussed the success of our youth/member picnic and
commented that everyone had a great time. An announcement
that Kailey Wilson was awarded the lodge scholarship was
made.
We plan to participate at Czech Feast at Brick Hall No. 44
on September 21.
Our lodge planned to sponsor a booth at Steele County
Culture Fest on September 28. The Czech heritage will be
promoted with the help of our group. They will inform other
youth about the Czech Culture.
A moment of silence was held for Marcella Meixner,
Margaret Dostal, and Ruth Ruehling.
Members attended a meeting on September 9 at the Izaak
Walton Building.
Our lodge hosted an Antique Show at the Mala Strana
Nursing Home in New Prague, MN on May 13. The show
was really appreciated by the residents.
We honored the 50 and 75-year members at our annual
picnic on May 18.
Members helping at the
Antique Show.
Vernon Trcka (50-year
member) and Mary
Jean Richter (75year member) being
honored at the annual
picnic.
Bike winner Brooklyn
Boeltz from Blooming
Prairie, MN.
Bike winner Andrew
Pierce from Kasson,
MN.
The winners of the bikes we gave away at the Old Time
Music Day at the Steele County Free Fair were Brooklyn Voeltz
and Andrew Pierce.
Kim Stursa announced that the group project of collecting
candy wrappers, chip bags, greeting cards, and other various
items were given this past weekend to the Blooming Prairie
special kids at the high school. As always, we had many
items. Over 500 greeting cards and two large lawn bags of
wrappers and other items were given. Our sales of buttons for the Czech Fest at the Brick Hall is
going well.
Another event not finalized yet is a trip to Schell’s Brewery
in New Ulm, MN.
A wonderful lunch was provided by Lorraine Jirele and Diane
Vosejpka.
Don’t forget our Halloween party next month at our lodge
meeting. Bring your best costume and dish to pass at the
potluck/party.
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Zahrada Minnesoty No. 168, Mahnomen, MN
Pearl Uhlir, Correspondent
Members met at 1 p.m. on September 8 at the Red Apple
Café in Mahnomen.
The lodge participated in the Waubun Parade and the
American Legion Parade in Mahnomen this past summer.
Eighteen lbs of can tabs have been collected since the State
Meeting. Members turned in 368 volunteer hours.
We will be giving a Fire Safety coloring book to 3-5th graders
since October is Fire Prevention month.
The lodge will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in
October.
We hope to have someone talk about Wills and Trusts at
our November 3 meeting at the Red Apple Café at 1 p.m.
Our Christmas meeting and lunch will be at noon on
December 3 at the Red Apple Café. We will be collecting
canned food items for the local food shelf.
Meadowlands Jr. No. 361, Meadowlands, MN
Patricia G. Mathison, Correspondent
Members met August 11 at the National Hall. Pat explained
the special September issue of the Fraternal Herald.
Roxane Schmitz is our newest member, but we’re still four or
more new members and two to five referrals short for the year.
We received thank-you notes from Ann Taray and family,
Rich Simon and VJDSE-TV for member memorials and
donations, and the Meadowlands Youth Group for the lunch
we provided after the JOIN HANDS DAY event. A thinkingof-you card was also sent to a member.
October 2013
Letters were sent in April to 30 youth, urging them to take
part in the Youth Art Contest. We also discussed final fair
preparations.
Our annual picnic was on September 8, 2013, and was a
potluck at the hall. Invitations to new and inactive members
were sent and some were called.
The Central St. Louis County Fair in Meadowlands was
held August 16-18, 2013. Carol and Gene Anderson and Pat
set up the booth. Also working were Vickie Ridge, Donny
Ridge, Judy and Riley Linder, and Sari Svoboda. Donny and
Riley handed out bike safety brochures, pencils, and grips.
Bike winners Carlee
Maly and Alexander
Simek.
George’s decorated pick
up in the parade.
District officers being
sworn in are (l - r)
Emil Kment,
Sandy Psota, and
Richard Bilka.
We welcomed guests District Director Terry Hynek and
wife Carmen, Agent Delmer Wondercheck and wife Cindy,
and Agent Robert Firchow.
Director Hynek presented the Level I Award to Lodges No.
14, 112, 152, and 437. He stressed the importance of referrals
for all lodges. Referral awards were presented by Director
Hynek as well.
Director Hynek and host Lodge No. 112 donated several
prizes for the meeting.
The next NE District 6 Meeting will be hosted by No. 152,
Farwell at noon on June 22, 2014 at the Fire Hall.
After the meeting, we played cards and socialized.
Nebraska No. 3, Crete, NE
Cheryl Retherford, Secretary
George Kucera drove his truck, decorated by Pat, Judy,
and Riley for the parade. Addison Kucera, Riley, and Judy
handed out candy to the crowd. Carol and Gene once again
put together a nice photo display of our recent lodge activities.
We also donated two cash prizes for attendance.
We had 75 entrants and heard several nice comments
regarding the bigger bikes. Thanks to Bonnie Van Dunker
for purchasing the bikes, and to Dale Marek for getting them
to the community center. June Morse, Barbara Griswold, and
Carol put in long hours preparing and serving all the food,
clearing tables, and doing post event cleaning.
Nebraska
Nebraska District 6 Meeting, Comstock, NE
Richard Bilka, District Secretary
Following a potluck dinner, the NE District 6 meeting
was called to order by President Ernest Maly. The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited, followed by a moment of silence for
deceased members of all lodges.
A roll call of lodges was presented, along with an election of
officers as follows: President Sandy (Don) Psota, Vice President
Emil Kment, and Secretary Richard Bilka.
October 2013
Members met August 11 at the Centennial Terrace. Thankyou notes were read from Jackie Ourada, Arthur Toogood’s
family, and Doane College.
Our lodge celebrated 116-years of service on July 4, 2013.
Cheryl Retherford reported on the planning meeting she
attended on July 11 for the State Convention at Tabor Hall.
Crete No. 3 had a display table set up at the Saline County
Fair with wfla information and free pencils.
Five members volunteered to assist with the Crete Manor
bingo on August 26. Pill bottles and pop can tabs were
collected.
Viola Pracheil proudly presenting
Marvin Navratil his 75-year pin.
The September 1 meeting followed a noon covered dish meal.
Four members will be delegates to the State Convention.
A birthday song was sung to Dorothy Rejcha and Genevieve
Kumpost.
Each member is requested to bring a nonperishable item to
our October meeting for Make A Difference Day.
Five members volunteered to assist with bingo at Crete
Manor on September 23 and 30.
Members discussed providing treats to a nearby daycare.
Following adjournment, the members and guests enjoyed
visiting and reminiscing.
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Dennice No. 14, Ord, NE
Diane Spilinek, Correspondent
Members met July 14 at the North Loup Cafe. The volunteer
hour sheet was signed and correspondence read.
Due to the District Meeting being held on our regular
meeting date, members decided to hold their next meeting
on the third Sunday in August.
We promoted wfla in the Valley County Fair Parade on July
28 in Ord and all members were encouraged to participate.
Our bicycle/tricycle giveaway was held at the North Loup
Popcorn Days celebration in North Loup. Registration
was held on August 24 with the giveaway being held at the
conclusion of the night.
President Maly encouraged members to represent our lodge
at the District Meeting.
The Board of Trustees examined the books and found
everything to be in order.
Zapadni Svornost No. 28, Clarkson, NE
Stanton Hrouda, Correspondent
Members met August 4 at the Golden Living Center in
Clarkson for the monthly meeting.
A thank-you note was read from the Contact Center where
we donate food and non-perishable items every month.
Members brought in can tabs, Box Tops For Education,
Campbell’s soup labels, and cancelled stamps. Thank you,
and keep bringing them in.
A personal thank-you was given by our adopted grandma
Helen Krauer for the kolaches and a birthday card.
Members reported on the recycling efforts. So far this year,
we have taken in 208 lbs of cardboard and newspapers.
Members Darlene and Eldon reported that they delivered
almost 10 lbs of garden fresh green beans to the soup kitchen
of the Salvation Army. We worked at the Salvation Army Soup
Kitchen and Thrift Store on August 3 and members made
eight dozen cookies to hand out. We delivered and handed
out the thank-you cards to the Norfolk Veteran’s Home on
September 2.
Members met September 1 for a noon meal, birthday celebration, and meeting at the Golden Living Center in Clarkson.
A moment of silence was held for Edward Beaumont. Our
deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
A thank-you note was read from the Contact Center, where
we donate food and non-perishable items every month. We
also received a thank-you note from the Salvation Army Soup
Kitchen and Thrift Store and the Golden Living Center for
the monetary donations.
We received an invitation to the State Convention in
Dorchester.
Members who delivered school supplies, Campbell’s soup
labels, and Box Tops for Education to the Howells Public
School reported on the nice time they had. Members reported
on the things they did at the Salvation Army Thrift Store. We
reported on our recycling efforts. So far 233 lbs of newspaper
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and cardboard have been taken in.
Jokes were enjoyed. We all sang the Koline, Koline Polka,
which was enjoyable for us to sing in the Czech language. The
afternoon was spent socializing and playing bingo.
Vladislav I No. 29, Prague, NE
Ilene Divis, Correspondent
Our regular meeting was held on August 8.
We all sang Happy Birthday to Bernard for his August
birthday. Bernard provided ice cream at lunch time for his
birthday. The meeting was adjourned followed by bingo, lunch,
and socializing.
The Beer Barrel Days, which were held in Prague the
weekend of August 10 and 11, gave us the perfect opportunity
to set up a wfla display under the tent in the city park. Several
of our members were present at the display wearing our wfla
vests. We gave out wfla pamphlets, as well as pens, pencils, and
other wfla items to the public. Many people were interested
in our display and asked questions about our organization.
Many members attended the Wilber Czech Festival the
weekend of August 3 and 4. They wore their wfla vests, again
drawing questions and comments about our organization.
Hvezda Svobody No. 45, Omaha, NE
Jerri Underwood, Correspondent
Kraytn Rine and Connor Zurcher were the winners of
the bicycles we gave away during Arrows to Aerospace. The
children were delighted and many look forward to our presence
at the annual event.
Our November 12 meeting is the last of the year and is our
annual Thanksgiving potluck supper. The lodge will provide
the turkey and gravy. All the other items are potluck. We will
contribute hats, gloves, and mittens for area youth who are in
need. Call Janet at 402-733-5252 with your reservation and
potluck item.
Thank you for your participation in our lodge this past year.
We are looking forward to an exciting 2014!
Vysehrad No. 53, Niobrara, NE
Linda Wallick, Correspondent
President Robert
Skokan presenting a
50-year pin to Donald
Skokan.
Members had a potluck supper on August 31 at the wfla
Hall in Niobrara. A total of 22 people were present to honor
two 50-year members: Donald Skokan and Becky Highland.
The group enjoyed the evening of visiting and a short
meeting was held to discuss current issues.
October 2013
Nolan Schultz, Olive
Bell, Ty Hecker, Reece
Svoboda, and Bailey
Svoboda helping with
JOIN HANDS DAY.
A 100% wfla family (l-r):
Blanche Skokan, Sheryl
Burkhardt, Donald
Skokan, Frank Skokan,
Emily Becker, and Susan
Frank.
Lipany No. 56, Lynch, NE
Marita Placek, Correspondent
Lodge members gathered at the ZCBJ Cemetery on the
evening of July 16 to mow the cemetery. We then moved to
the Lynch Community Hall for the meeting.
We summarized the lodge float and the bicycle giveaway
events at June Fest held on June 15 and 16. There were 31
entries in the drawing. A thank-you note was received from
Jessica Purviance for the bikes her children won.
We will donate treats for the Summer Reading Program at
the Lynch Public Library.
A member mowed the ZCBJ Cemetery at Lynch on the
evening of August 27. After mowing, the meeting was held at
the Lynch Community Hall.
Correspondence included a thank-you note from the Lynch
Library Summer Reading program for treats furnished by us.
Congratulations to Willie Nelson for receiving Honorable
Mention for his art work in the wfla Art Contest.
Francis Fisher was elected as a delegate to the State Meeting
in September.
Members voted to have a float in the homecoming parade.
Cech-Moravan No. 68, Brainard, NE
Dorothy Schultz, Correspondent
Members and guests enjoyed a potluck meal on August 5
at the Sunshine Court in David City. High school students
joined us after the meeting to decorate after shave containers to
be given to veterans. We took them to the Veteran’s Hospital.
The cheerleaders entertained us with their cheers. Good job
kids!
An invitation to the State Meeting was received from No.
74, Tabor. We also read letters from the Home Office.
Birthday wishes were given to those celebrating August
birthdays.
We donated Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education
to Bellwood and Brainard schools.
Members and one guest enjoyed a sandwich and salad meal
followed by the meeting on September 3 at the Sunshine Court
in David City.
A thank-you note was read from Blue Valley for the school
supplies.
October 2013
Reece Svoboda, Ty
Hecker, and Cally
Schmid help with
the JOIN HANDS DAY
project on May 6.
Members are recycling newspapers, magazines, milk jugs,
cans, and pop cans. Box tops for Education and Campbell’s
soup labels were donated to Bellwood East Butler, Crete, and
Millard schools. Shoes were donated to the Salvation Army
in Lincoln.
A monetary donation was made to the Lauren Campbell
fund and a memorial fund for Dawn Pavel.
Happy Birthday was sung to Cheryl Kliment on her 94th
birthday.
Our next meeting will be November 4 beginning with a
potluck meal at 6 p.m. at the Sunshine Court.
Tabor No. 74, Dorchester, NE
Marilyn Clark, Correspondent
Our September 3 meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. A moment
of silence was observed in memory of Kendell Kucera.
On July 4, Ron Barak drove his antique tractor in the
Dorchester 4th of July parade advertising Tabors Plowing Bee.
Thanks Ron!
Members were thanked for all their work they did on July 14
at the Plowing Bee and Junior Kasl’s 80th birthday celebration.
We served a lot of food and beverages. We appreciated all the
workers and participants.
Our little farmer, Kason
Fuller, with his mother
Becky enjoying the
Plowing Bee at Tabor.
A report was given on the July and August receptions and
dances held at Tabor.
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On August 21, we met at the home of Olga Bruha to present
her with an Honorary Membership certificate. Olga has been
very active in our lodge for many years and continues to be
active in our lodge. Those present were her daughters Joan
Frahm and Judy Daniel. Marlene Stehlik, Shirley Kasl, Lila
Pribyl, Corrine Tyser, Jim and Dona Heeren and Marilyn
Clark also participated. Fellowship, great memories, coffee,
tea, and cinnamon rolls were enjoyed by all.
We welcome new member Stassi Bors.
Thank-you notes were received from Corrine Tyser, Amy,
and Sophia Weber.
Milligan No. 76, Milligan, NE
We had our annual Community Picnic and bicycle giveaway
at noon in the park on August 25. The weather was warm
and windy. About 50 kids, parents, and other guests enjoyed
grilled hotdogs and other picnic fare. Helping with the event
were members Larry Roit, Scott Oliva, Louise Capek, and
John Zelenka.
Bike winners Bradley
Lee and Cameron
Jansky.
Scott Oliva, Correspondent
Congratulations to member Rebecca Vossler who won a
National Scholarship this year. Best wishes to Rebecca as she
continues her education.
We had our JOIN HANDS DAY event May 7 by cooperating with the Jr. Auxiliary of the American Legion picking up
road side trash two miles south of Milligan. Members John
Zelenka, Merle and Betty Buzek, Lucille Capek, and Arlene
Vavra partnered with 14 youth. Afterwards, the Auxiliary
furnished lunch with lodge members supplying dessert.
Arlene Kassik and Merle and Betty Buzek attended the
District 3 meeting on April 28 in Wilber.
We participated in the June Jubilee parade June 9 by sponsoring the fire truck float owned by Scott Oliva, Larry Roit, and
Dean Kassik. Several members joined in on several different
days to get Centennial Gardens ready for the long weekend
celebration, it was the town’s Q125 this year. Members working
to ready the garden were Todd Pribyl and wife Jody, with sons
Garrett and Greg, John Zelenka, Jason Pribyl and wife Blair,
Scott Oliva, Steve Briske, Richard Kassik, and Mitch and
Dillon Rischling with their dad Jan. Jan also worked several
nights alongside other community members getting ready for
the larger celebration.
Betty Buzek and Arlene Kassik attended a meeting at Tabor
Lodge to plan for the September 28 annual meeting.
The Underground (Auditorium Basement) will have its 8th
anniversary on October 6. We provided free food and reduced
drinks for this event.
The last event at the Auditorium was a wedding reception
on June 29. The fall schedule for the Auditorium includes two
wedding receptions, an Estate Sale on October 27, a craft show
November 2, Veteran’s Day November 11, and a dance to Leo
Lonnie on November 16.
Youth anxiously await
the bike drawing at
the annual community
picnic.
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Premysl Otakar II No. 84, Table Rock, NE
Evelyn Michaelis, Correspondent
Members met at the Table Rock Senior Center on August
14 at 10:30 a.m.
We received thank-you notes from De Loris Jensby for
receiving her 75-year pin and Elsie Tomek for her 50-year pin.
Elsie Tomek and her
daughter receiving their
membership pins.
We welcomed new member Rylynn Fritch.
Many members are planning to attend the State Meeting.
Those helping with the Living History Day were Rudy,
Dorothy, Lola, and Jackie.
Several members are planning to attend the State
Convention.
Memorial Day service
at Table Rock Czech
Cemetery.
Members met September 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Table Rock
Senior Center.
A monetary donation was given to the HTRS school for
“backpacks fill” for one school year. We also gave a donation
for Halloween treats to Head Start.
October 2013
We will donate two bicycles to be given away at the Table
Rock Trade Day.
Lunch and socializing followed the meeting.
Jan Kollar No. 101, Du Bois, NE
Memorials were sent to the Burwell Veteran’s Park in
memory of Richard Hulinsky, and Haven Hospice in memory
of Emma Reeh.
Cech No. 152, Farwell, NE
Mary Barker, Correspondent
Dorothy Bonczynski, Correspondent
Our meetings were held on April 7, May 6, and August 8.
April was a very busy month at the hall starting with the
Easter egg hunt. On April 7, we held the annual Kenny and
Rosie Good Day. A large number of members attended the
Polka Fest in Wahoo. On April 28, the lodge had a bagpipe
and film event hosted with Lodge No. 84.
For JOIN HANDS DAY, we had a hall and road clean-up
with the Boy Scouts in May. We also served everyone refreshments.
Jenny Shultheis was award a $500 scholarship from the lodge
and member Jacob Wissler was awarded a $1,000 National
Scholarship.
May was also a month when members provided music,
placed wreaths, and attended Memorial Day activities in Du
Bois, Humboldt, Table Rock, and Pawnee City.
In June, our youth took active roles in fairs, rodeos, parades,
and helping with delivering meals and providing food pantry
items. Shayla Wissler has been helping with food in the
Backpack Blessings for the needy. Shayla also joined a group
for pre-medical tours of hospitals in Lincoln, NE.
Member Douglas Blecha was an honored visitor at the
Omaha Police Academy along with others from Beatrice.
Many dances and special activities were held during the
month in Milligan, Humboldt, and Pawnee City; along with
manors in communities around the area.
In August, we continued music at manors.
We delivered 65 lbs of clothing to the Bargain Box and can
tabs to the Ronald McDonald House.
Three members attended an antique steam engine and
machinery event in MN and on August 31, the Bounc’n Czechs
band played for the James family reunion.
September will start our dances and plans for our October
Halloween activities.
Members met on August 5 at the Farwell Fire Hall with
President Emil opening the meeting.
Slavin No. 112, Comstock, NE
Karlin Junior No. 342, Spencer, NE
Shirley Knapp, Secretary
Members met at 7 p.m. on August 7 at the National Hall.
A moment of silence was held for deceased members Burrell
Albee and Richard Hulinsky.
Plans were finalized for the District Meeting that was held
on August 11 at the National Hall.
We met on September 5 at the National Hall. We had a
moment of silence for departed member Emma Reeh.
The District Meeting held at the National Hall was well
attended.
We discussed the State Meeting to be held at Tabor No. 74.
The Craft Fair is scheduled October 27 and plans are being
finalized.
October 2013
A Referral Certificate
and Lodge Award was
presented by Director
Terry Hynek at the
District Meeting.
Emil and Darlene Kment, Erica Penner, Dorothy
Bonczynski, and Delmer and Cindy Wondercheck attended the
District Meeting. It was a nice meeting and our lodge will host
the District Meeting June 3, 2014. We received three awards,
and Emil was elected as Vice President for the District.
We met on September 2 with special guests Delmer and
Cindy Wondercheck.
We sang Happy Birthday to Evangeline Obermiller, and
welcomed new member Blake Penner.
Many members helped people keep their grass cut and yards
clean for the Junk Jaunt. We collected many interesting things.
Darlene Cizek, Correspondent
Members met at 8 p.m. on July 17 at Dr. Charles and Donna
Zidko’s home.
We sponsored the Community Calendar for July and
purchased a Fair advertisement. We also made a donation to
the Boyd County Fair Association and donated to the Riverview
4-H Club.
Members voted to have a float in the Boyd County Fair
parade. LeAnne and Kenny will use their Gator and will
purchase candy to throw to the youth along the parade route.
Frank reported on the mowing at the National Cemetery.
Connie and Frank received a Certificate of Appreciation
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from the State FBLA Leadership conference. They helped raise
funds to assist with Megan Goesch expenses to attend. Other
members helped as well.
Members Frank and Don mowed and trimmed a member’s
yard when he was hospitalized. We sang Happy Birthday to
LeAnne.
We would like to thank Irene Stringfellow and the lodge for
the donations to the National Cemetery.
Members met August 21 at Connie and Frank Zidko’s home.
Don thanked those who delivered Meals on Wheels and
those who recycle, save pop tabs, and Education Labels. Two
and a half lbs of pop tabs were given to Annella to be taken to
the Ronald McDonald House in Sioux Falls, SD.
An invitation to the wfla State Convention was read.
Don thanked Kenny and LeAnne for creating the float for
the fair. We voted to give two 26-inch bikes at Wild Turkey
Days. Don and Darlene will purchase them and will display
the bikes in the Village Variety store window. We will rent a
table at the Wild Turkey Day Craft Fair to register the youth
for the bike giveaway.
Aubrey and
Phillip Zoubek, Wilber
Junior Czech Dancers.
The Wilber Junior Czech
Dancers performing.
Saline Center No. 389, Western, NE
Joan Kotas, Secretary
The highlight from our September meeting was having
Director Terry Hynek present Don and Jane Homolka a
$1,000 check from the Family Benefit fund. A story and photo
will follow in the November issue with other Family Benefit
winners.
Delegates chosen to attend the State Convention in Tabor
Hall on September 28 are Darrel Hayek, Marvin and Lorraine
Kohout, Nancy Fritz, and Joan and Darrell Kotas.
Property Insurance Agent Doug Francis discussed the
extensive damage to the hall due to a freak and sudden wind/
hail storm in July.
Our 50 and 75-year membership recognition and consignment sale appreciation supper will be held on December 6.
The meal will be catered.
Treats were provided by Judy Kohout and Betty Zoubek in
honor of their August and September birthdays.
YELL! 389 report
Katie Zoubek
Saline Center YELL! members Olivia, Kelsey, Monica,
Phillip, and Aubrey Zoubek participated in promoting Czech
Heritage by being Wilber Junior Czech Dancers. The dancers
had a total of seven practices for an hour once a week at the
Outdoor Theatre in Wilber. The dancers learned the two-step
to various polkas taught by Sheryl Kastanek of Wilber.
On July 15, the dancers entertained in Crete for residents of
Tabitha Care Center, Garden Square Assisted Living, and the
Crete Manor. The dancers started the Czech Days celebration
in Wilber on July 31 and performed August 1 at the Hotel in
Wilber, August 2 at an Outdoor Theatre, and August 3 and
4 at the Wilber Downtown Bandstand and Outdoor Theatre.
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Around 100 children, ages 3-12, participated in dancing at
the Wilber Czech Days Festival. The children encourage and
promote the Czech culture and heritage through their dancing.
Lincoln No. 426, Lincoln, NE
Velma Kotas, Secretary
Susan Casne planned a day for our YELL! group and adult
members at the Larsen Tractor and Power Museum on July
13. It was well attended and everyone had a great time.
Our wonderful Mel Svoboda organized our dine-out in
Prague, NE on July 21. Twenty-two adults enjoyed the pork
or duck dinner with all the Czech trimmings. We even had
accordion music and a soloist. It was so much fun, and thanks
to the people that made it possible.
Our YELL! group and lodge made a float for Wilber Czech
Days, which was observed August 3-4 in Wilber, NE. John
Kirby found us a trailer and did the basic part of the float. On
July 30, seven adult members and six YELL! members went to
John and Velma’s home to finish the float. The YELL! group
made signs of offices and activities they participated in. It was
great, and youth are so much fun.
Members of our YELL!
group on the float.
October 2013
The YELL! group float!
Loup Valley No. 437, Ord, NE
Sandra L. Psota, Correspondent
Members met August 4 at the home of Agnes Janda. Congratulations to Michelle Odvody, step granddaughter
of member Agnes Janda, and step daughter of member Janet
Odvody. Michelle competed in the NE Czech pageant in
Clarkson. She was representing the South Central NE Czech
Society.
On August 3, Rich Hosek pulled our float to Wilber and a
trail followed the float. Mel Svoboda made it possible for our
float to have the wonderful Polka music and Erma Ruhl made
beautiful Czech flags for our float. We brought food and grilled
in the park before the parade. We made sure our kids rode the
float and a guest of Denise Spale’s rode as well. Denise’s guest
had on her “Bucket List” a wish to ride a float. Another nice
thing, our float was on Channel 8 news and I got many calls.
Thank you for the calls and thank you Channel 8.
On August 30, four of our lodge members attended a
fundraiser for the Senior Center at Auld Pavilion. We enjoyed
Sue and the Blue River Czechs, and friends line dancing.
On September 8, eighteen adults and seven YELL! members
enjoyed a spaghetti dinner at the WOW Hall. Denise Spale
made and served the spaghetti; it was outstanding. Members
brought wonderful side dishes. We welcomed Dale Ruhl and
Kadance Voboril as new members into our lodge.
We did not elect delegates to go to the State Convention at
Tabor Hall on September 28. All members from our lodge
that attend will be delegates and the registration fee will be
paid by us.
The 13 beautiful lap quilts, donated by Tracy and Clayton
Saathoff, were displayed and praised. One will be used for
the State Convention, others went to Gateway Manor where
member Marvel Svoboda is a resident. The rest will go to
Lancaster Manor and the City Mission. We appreciate those
donations so very much.
We received a thank-you note from Jerry Vilda for cards
members sent to him. Mary Ann Jaros submitted a receipt
from Companion Care Veterinary Clinic for pill bottles we
donated. Once again, our members brought food for the
Lincoln Food Bank and the donation bucket was also passed
around. Dale and Erma Ruhl donated a box of salt and pepper
shakers, which were filled with salt and pepper, and these were
appreciated.
It was great to see everyone at our meeting. We will have a
Jaternice dinner at the WOW Hall on November 3 at 12:30
p.m. Members are asked to bring covered dishes to compliment
the meal. Please come with your ideas to make our lodge better
and help our community.
October 2013
Director Terry Hynek
with state officers Vice
President Emil Kment,
President Sandy Psota,
and Secretary Richard
Bilka.
Seven members attended the District 6 Meeting on August
11 at the National Hall hosted by Lodge No. 112. After
a covered dish dinner, the meeting was called to order by
President Ernest Maly.
Area Agent Delmer Wondercheck and Director Terry
Hynek addressed the members. An election of officers was
held as follows: President Sandy Psota, No. 437; Emil Kment
No. 152; and Richard Bilka No. 112 were voted in as officers.
Farwell No. 152 will host next year’s meeting. The meeting
was adjourned. Drawings for prizes and a social time of cards
was enjoyed. A huge thank-you goes out to No. 112 for a
wonderful District Meeting.
For our September meeting, Pastor Kathryn Salmons will
give a presentation on her travels to the Czech Republic. The
public is invited to attend.
North Dakota
Kosobud No. 106, Lankin, ND
JoAnn Ryba, Correspondent
Members met at the Lankin Senior Center, on August 4.
A moment of silence was held for deceased members Dennis
Pecka and Gordon Rosinski.
Treasurer Tom reported getting $400 for our Level I Award.
Our lodge donated money towards the cost of a handicapped
fishing pier at the Whitman Dam.
The president was paid for the two bikes he bought for the
October 18 bike giveaway at the Walsh County Fair in Park
River.
We have three new members, Kolbe and Marie Shirek and
Gail Trenda.
Used pill bottles were delivered to the Grafton VA clinic
for recycling.
Our next meeting is November 3 at the Lankin Senior
Center.
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Oklahoma
Cesky Zakopnik No. 147, Mandan, ND
Diane Schmidt, Acting Secretary
The August 8 meeting was called to order by President
Chuck Mattson. A moment of silence was held to remember
Roy Tomanek.
Members and friends at
the annual lodge picnic.
Jan Zizka No. 67, Yukon, OK
Elaine Benda, President
As usual, we have had a busy spring and summer in Yukon.
Our May meeting ended just before a tornado warning was
issued for our area. Little did we know that the next day, one
of the worst tornados recorded would hit the Oklahoma City
area. Two weeks later, the Yukon area was hit by yet another
killer storm. We are fortunate that our members’ lives and
homes were spared as was our Czech Hall; however, our
friends and neighbors continue to suffer from the aftermath of
these storms, so please continue to keep OK in your thoughts.
Andy Zajic participates in the OK Czech
Festival every year as a Beseda dancer.
Vern Cermak gave the members present an update on the
election letter that will be sent to all lodges on the upcoming
officer election.
The annual picnic was held July 14 with members and
friends. The great food and fellowship was enjoyed by
everyone at the hall.
Chuck Suchy performed at a concert on August 17 at the
ZCBJ Hall. Pies, coffee, and soft drinks were served.
Members met September 12 at the lodge hall. Nomination
for officers was held, and the election and installation will
take place at the October meeting. Ann Popelka will also be
presented her Honorary Membership certificate.
A youth activity was planned for the 4-H Club at the St.
Anthony Church. Youth will be serving coffee and rolls.
The Chuck Suchy Concert on August 17 was a great success.
We had about 500 people attend the outdoor event. We served
Juneberry and Rhubarb pie, along with coffee and water. We
ran out of goodies.
On a brighter note, we held our annual Lodge Family Picnic
at the Czech Hall following our July meeting. We were joined
by members of Sokol Karel Havlicek. The food was delicious,
the company was great, and it was nice to see so many of our
members as well as several guests!
Nelson and Susan
Canham at the annual
Lodge Family Picnic.
Hodonin No. 188, Minot, ND
Joan Smatt Peterson, Correspondent
July was weather-favorable to join together at our meeting.
Discussion was held on the various aspects of wfla and the
State Fair held on July 19.
A moment of silence was held for Harlan Varberg. Several
pictures of the family made their way by the members.
Secretary Jackie Smith led discussions on the different types
of information received from wfla. Our lodge has an inception
date of May 24, 1908, which reminded us of how old we are
and all our elderly members who are unable to meet with us.
This brought us to discuss the types of foods our Bohemian
mothers cooked; taking into consideration the depression in
the thirties.
In July, Joan Peterson donated twelve cans of wheat,
weighing approximately 40 lbs each, and has another 12 cans
to be donated to a food program.
President Novak invited several people to our meeting.
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Mark your calendars, so you don’t miss any events. We have
our annual Halloween Dance on October 26, with costume
prizes for ALL ages! This is open to members and all in the
community, and it is always a fun event. Also, our lodge
Christmas party will be December 15; times to be announced,
so please watch coming articles for more details. Our New
Year’s Eve dance will be December 31, and as always, all ages
are welcome, so plan to bring your whole family to the dance
to celebrate together.
We have lodge meetings the third Sunday of every month
beginning at 2 p.m., so please come to as many as you can.
Oklahomsky Rolnik No. 89, Oklahoma City, OK
Betty Muzny, Correspondent
Members had a 1 p.m. lunch on May 7 at Swadley’s. We
had a moment of prayer for deceased members.
October 2013
We sang Happy Birthday to Barbara Straka and Julia Hall.
Members discussed the State Meeting held in Prague, OK.
Donations went to the City Rescue Mission and the OK
Scholarship.
Everyone was reimbursed for their meal which was much
appreciated. Prize winners were Donald Santin, Myrtle Santin,
Barbara Straka, and Katherine Hudak.
On June 4, members met at Swadley’s for a meeting.
Secretary Betty Muzny received a call from Lodge Director
Kitty Chadima to see if everyone was doing ok after the
tornadoes that struck Oklahoma City. Thanks for your
concern.
Prizes this month went to Eugene Novotny, Kenneth
Morava, Julia Hall, and Mary Hudak (Pape).
Members met at Swadley’s for lunch on July 2.
The Treasurer received a thank-you note from the City
Rescue Mission for the donation we gave them. We discussed
another donation to the Children’s Convalescent Center.
Winners of the prizes were Donald Santin, Julia Hall, Francis
Hudak, and Diann Hudak. Congratulations.
We met at Swadley’s for lunch on August 6.
We sang Happy Birthday to those celebrating in August and
wished Eugene and Wanda a happy 57th anniversary.
Correspondence from the Home Office was read by
Secretary Muzny.
We are making a monetary donation to help another lodge.
Members are also donating toys to the police department for
the traumatized children they come in contact with.
Our meal was paid for, and prizes went to Kenneth Morava,
Katherine Hudak, Eugene Novotny, and Betty Muzny.
Thank-you notes were received from City Rescue Mission
and Children’s Convalescent Hospital.
Oregon
Krasna Budoucnost No. 222, Malin, OR
Karen Rasmussen, Correspondent
Members held their annual lodge picnic on July 21 at the
Malin Community Park. It was perfect weather for a picnic
and was well attended with 32 people in all; about half of our
attendees were children.
The meal was potluck style, and the lodge provided hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks, while the rest of the delicious
meal was brought by our friends and families.
Members enjoying
themselves at the lodge
picnic.
October 2013
This year we had a strudel cook off. There were three
different strudels and the winner was member Jared Kalina.
He made a berry strudel. It was enjoyed by all.
Food line at the picnic.
All who wanted were able to cool off after lunch by swimming in the Malin Community Park Pool. The swimming
was paid for by the lodge and many enjoyed the cool water.
At our August meeting, we served ice cream for all who
attended.
Come out to one of our meetings, we need more members
to help plan our activities.
South Dakota
South Dakota State Meeting, Winner, SD
Linda Svoboda, State Secretary
Secretary Eva Watzel welcomed members and guests to the
SD State meeting on August 25, 2013. Guests included Eleanor
Rohla, 101-year-old aunt of Eva Watzel; Vice President of
Information Technology and Secretary Don Nieland, Director
Bonita Fillmore, Jo Hattfield, and Agent Holly Pechota.
Director Bonita had a power point presentation that brought
us up-to-date on goals in financial stability, increasing visibility,
and strengthening lodge performance. We need to get people
under 40 involved in our lodges. We are negative in numbers.
The goal is zero loss in membership in five years. There are
YELL! groups online for people who want to participate that
way. Google Hangout is used. A person can do a project in
their own community. It only takes two members to do an
activity and you don’t have to be a wfla member to participate.
Get people involved and they will want to join later.
Don Nieland congratulated the 50 and 75-year members.
He also told us of a new award to bring younger members to
the lodges. Don talked about our financial stability and shared
that our products are competitive.
Jo Haffield reminded us to make donations to the State
Scholarship fund. She mentioned there was only one State
Scholarship given this year and it was awarded to Karlee Kozak.
Ben Connot won the National Scholarship.
Agent Holly Pechota mentioned she is here to help with
referrals, insurance, or anything. She said the scholarship
is very important. Holly also discussed the state and federal
government being the same when it comes to fraternal organizations. A group goes to Pierre every year to support fraternal
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organizations. It is important to document everything you do
for fraternalism.
We elected officers; they stayed the same as last year.
Wagner, SD will host the next State Meeting. Prizes were
given out and Carly Brozik received a Czech doll that was
donated. Her father won the other Czech doll given by the
Home Office. Everyone received calculators as well.
from the community. The winner of the bike was 8-year-old
Lana Talsma. There were other prizes given so each child
received a gift.
There were four members attending the State Meeting in
Winner, SD on August 25.
Youth playing games at
Iona Play Day.
Pravda No. 80, Tyndall, SD
Marcene Kniffen, Correspondent
On June 2l, members had a meeting at the American Legion
Hall in Tabor, SD during the annual Czech Days celebration.
President George Broz called the meeting to order. A discussion was held about delegates attending the State Meeting in
Winner, SD in August.
Our lodge will help during the Walk of Ages event held at
the Good Samaritan Home at Tyndall, SD by serving root
beer floats. A fundraiser in the future was discussed.
Cechu Vitezstvi No. 253, Hamill, SD
Marlene Schuiling, Correspondent
The July 10 meeting was held at the Iona Community
Center at 4 p.m.
We decided to make donations to the Gregory Senior Meals,
Food Pantry, and Community Connections. Iona community
had a kid’s day on August 14. Our lodge gave a bike away at
the event.
We discussed having a party for Vince Svoboda to present
him with his 75-year pin. It was decided to wait as many are
busy putting up hay and combining.
Delegates were selected to attend the State Meeting.
Many of the members have helped mow the cemeteries and
Community Center lawn.
At the close of the meeting, Laurie Fiala and her children
treated everyone to supper and ice cream cake for her mother
Anna’s birthday. Many community residents joined the party.
Linda Svoboda
registering kids for the
bike giveaway.
Texas
Dallas No. 401, Dallas, TX
Sarah Martin, Correspondent
Members met October 3 at The Catholic Czech Hall.
Each member present agreed to certain assignments for the
Christmas party on December 1. We have most of the details
worked out, and arrangements for food, music, and Santa
taken care of. We will meet on November 5 to fold tickets
and invitations and get them ready to mail.
Laddie Gajdica,
Helen Gajdica, Mary
C. Krivanek, Adolph
Provazek, Sadie Liska,
Mary Krivanek, Mary
A. Roznovsky, and
Daniel Roznovsky
joined the Merry
Makers Choir and
performed Czech songs
at the event.
Some of our members participated in SPJST Lodge 92, Fort
Worth’s Annual Czech Heritage Day celebration.
We are working on the plans for Czech Heritage Day on
October 20 at the State Fair of TX. Many of our members
will be volunteering at this event.
Washington
Seattle No. 181, Seattle, WA
Paula Hughart, Correspondent
On August 14, we had 27 kids under 15 sign up for the
bicycle we were giving away. Many games, such as relay races,
three legged races, and egg races provided the activities for the
afternoon. Supper was served to the children as well as many
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Members met on August 10 in Roy, WA. The meeting was
held at the Roy Tavern, which is owned by member Robert
Little. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful outdoor beer garden
setting and delicious lunch that Bob prepared. There was even
strudel for dessert! We welcomed members Robert (Bob) Little,
Sally Herbert, and Herbert Hnilica to their first meeting. Their
former lodges (Tacoma and Aberdeen) merged with the Seattle
lodge many years ago.
October 2013
Wisconsin\Upper Michigan
Members at the
August meeting were
(standing) Marjorie
Bianco, Pat Klein,
Maxine Scheer, (seated)
Herbert Hnilica, and
Ron Sharp.
Perun No. 73, Menominee, MI
Mary Gruszynski, Correspondent
The September 14 noon meeting was held at the Trade
Winds restaurant in Marinette, WI.
Members turned in volunteer hours and donations slips.
Can tabs were collected and will be taken in, so money will
be ready for the October convention.
Finalizing plans for the Convention were discussed.
Patricia Klein presented 50-year member pins to her
brother Bob Little and her cousin Sally Herbert. Bob was
thanked for catering this event; he even had a special sign
printed to welcome members. We also thanked Ada and Al
Ehli for another generous monetary donation to support our
community outreach projects.
Pat Klein presents
50-year pins to Sally
Herbert and Bob Little.
We received thank-you correspondence from the Interfaith
Works Women’s Shelter in Tumwater and the YWCA’s Other
Bank in Olympia for our donation of hygiene supplies in
conjunction with our JOIN HANDS DAY project. Several
of our members will be volunteer helpers at the upcoming
Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences Regional
Conference. We were reminded to continue collecting
magazines, stamps, can tabs, box tops, and education labels.
Magazines, can tabs, and cancelled stamps were forwarded to
various charities since our last meeting.
On August 13, we sent volunteers to help at Olympia’s Little
Red Schoolhouse annual back to school project. This project
needs volunteers to help sort clothing, school supplies, and
dental hygiene items that will be distributed to area children
in need.
Several of our members will be volunteer helpers at the
upcoming Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences
Regional Conference. President Rosie Bodien is presenting
a paper. Members were encouraged to attend this conference
at the University of WA in Seattle on August 29-31, 2013.
The general theme is: Czechs, Slovaks, and North America:
Destination, Example, and Opportunity.
October 2013
Bratri Novych Hradu No. 141, Cadott, WI
Cade Sikora, Correspondent
The YELL! group helped with trail clearing on the Ice
Age Trail July 31. Members Clayton and Jackson Carlson,
Quinn, Saige, and Tyrel Sikora met near Camp Nawakwa
section of the Ice Age Trail by Cornell, WI. Adults included
Dana Carlson and JoAnn Parks (representing the Bohemian
Hall) and Richard Smith representing the Ice Age Trail. The
youth worked from 10 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. and
stopped for a 30 minute lunch break. Richard spent a few
minutes explaining what the Ice Age Trail is and how it was
formed. The path cleared was pre-marked by a previous group.
The YELL! group removed fallen logs, weeds, and dangling
branches. There is a lot of work to be done before the trail is
complete, but the leaders were proud of all the YELL! group
had accomplished.
The lodge meeting/potluck picnic was held August 15 at
River View Park. Selected to represent the lodge at the State
Convention are: Jane Moucha, JoAnn Parks, and Gene and
Marlene Moucha.
YELL! group member
Morgan Moucha
helping at the bike
giveaway for Booya
Days.
Members from the YELL! group attended the picnic and
meeting and told of projects they have worked on and plan to
do in the near future. The play starts this weekend and they
are hoping for a great turnout.
Our lodge, with the help of YELL! group member Morgan
Moucha, had a bike giveaway table at Cadott Booya Days
September 7. Winners of the bikes were Ashley Nye and Kolton
Karlen.
The YELL! group baked 25 dozen cookies and donated
them to the Ice Age Trail Alliance for the Mobile Skills Crew
event happening September 11-15 in Chippewa County. The
cookies are packed in the lunches of the trail builders.
The BHAT group will be hosting its annual Night at the
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Haunted Hall the last weekend in October. Check at the
BHAT feature story on page 4.
Our next meeting is December 5 at the Cadott Color Center
at 5 p.m.
Check us out at www.wiuplodges.com. Also online is the
Bohemian Hall Amateur Theatre (BHAT), you can find
them by searching “The Bohemian Hall Amateur Theatre”
on Facebook. “Like” our page for pictures, videos, and updates
on the BHAT!
Rip No. 144, Mosinee, WI
Janice Wieloch, Correspondent
Our picnic was held August 4 at the Mosinee Town Hall
honoring our 50 and 75-year members. After a potluck dinner,
our meeting was held with candles lit and a moment of silence
for our past bereavements.
In attendance were special guests James Riedel and Felix
Zalewski, the recipients of Honor Flights sponsored by our
lodge. They thanked us, shared their experience, and showed
pictures of their trip.
Monetary donations were made to Community Center of
Hope Food Pantry and Mead Wildlife Refuge.
School supplies were presented to teacher Valerie Bradfish
for her 4-K Children.
Thanks to all who helped make our picnic a success. After
our meeting, everyone enjoyed an afternoon of games and
prizes.
Bike winner Bella
Hanten.
Everyone received lunch and children from 8-16 received a
free t-shirt and gift. Some gifts included fishing trips, fishing
rods and reels, gift certificates, and etc. This was truly a
spectacular event for the youth.
Our next meeting is November 3 at the Marcell Wieloch
home.
Ratolest Wisconsin No. 196, Black River Falls, WI
Barbara McNulty, Correspondent
Thank you to our members and volunteers for the successful
year at the Jackson County Fair. Awesome job!
If you’re doing any volunteer work, please keep a record of
it for our end-of-year reports. Our Secretary, Joan Hanson,
needs them for our lodge records. You can drop them off at
any meeting. Check our local paper for the times and dates of
meetings, we do change our meeting dates due to holidays.
It is great to have new faces back at our meetings again. We
still need a Vice President. It is a great way to volunteer!
We have three meetings left for the year. We will hold two
meetings in October and the last one on November 3. The
November meeting will be our most important with elections
of new officers. Here is a chance to see how plans are going at
the lodge and to vote for an office.
Four members will be celebrating their 50 years of membership and we are hoping to serve cake and ice cream in honor
of them. We are waiting for a response from them. President Ed Ullerich, Allyson Ullerich, and Secretary Joan
Hanson will be attending the State Convention October 19-20.
Thank you all for taking the time to attend and represent us.
Nadeje Slovanu No. 236, Phillips, WI
Therese Trojak, Correspondent
Bike winner Samuel
Beck.
Our bicycle giveaway was held at Sporting Heritage Youth
Day on August 24 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wausau School
Forest. Two bikes were given away and the winners were
Samuel Beck and Bella Hanten. Director Brenda Osterman
was present at this event. Beverly Matke, Sam Matke, Gladys
Ruha, Marcell Wieloch, Janice Wieloch, and Pam Thompson
all helped at the registration table.
The wfla logo was printed on the back of each t-shirt worn
by over 250 children and 150 volunteers. Youth ranging from
9-16 were able to participate in numerous outdoor activities
from casting a musky rod to archery lessons to trap shooting.
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On July 29, our lodge held its annual picnic at Elk Lake Park
pavilion in Phillips with 35 people attending. A potluck meal
preceded the meeting with three Ladysmith Lodge members
attending as well.
Laddie Zellinger brought up and asked for ideas to celebrate
our centennial meeting. We will be 100 years old on December
13, 2013.
Discussion was held on who will attend the State Convention
on October 19 and 20 in Marinette, WI.
President Carole Zellinger thanked all members who
planned and worked at the 30th Phillips Czechoslovakian
Community Festival in June.
Members Diane Gierman and her mother Delores Salek were
recognized for refurbishing the wreath at Phillips Veteran’s
Memorial. The wreath is displayed all year long in the city of
Phillips Bostrom Park.
Donations were made to the Price County Historical Society,
Jump River Valley Historical Society, and the American
Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Marshfield, WI.
Severni Cechoslovak No. 355, Ladysmith, WI
Shirley Neidel, Correspondent
Member Emil Podzimek and his sister, Helen, attended the
October 2013
meeting. We enjoyed their company. We miss our deceased
member, John Michalek.
Don and Rosie told of their plans to attend the State
Convention in October. Don also discussed the Thornapple
Festival that was August 23-25. Bikes were given away at the
festival.
Our September meeting was the annual picnic at George and
Shirley Neidel’s farm with Phillips Lodge members as guests. Members have given baby and children’s toys to the Time
Out Shelter and a set of dishes and a coffee pot to the Homeless
Shelter.
Manitowoc Jr. No. 360, Manitowoc, WI
Cathy Groelle, Correspondent
Members met July 20 and had a moment of silence for
deceased member Geraldine Weber.
We received a thank-you note from the Shoto Conservation
Club for helping with the youth fishing event. Both Carol and
Lumir Jebavy helped on June 28.
Members made a monetary donation to Carol’s Relay for
Life team held on July 26 and 27. Both Carol and Lumir are
members of the Relay team.
The Czech Choraliers were scheduled to play at the Senior
Center on August 22. Lumir and Marvin are members of this
band and our lodge sponsored this event.
The last rummage sale that members will be working is on
October 25 and 26.
We forgot to mention at the last meeting that the leftovers
from JHD went to the local Oshkosh Domestic Violence
Center.
Our next meeting will be November 9 at a yet to be
determined local restaurant.
Kewaunee No. 365, Kewaunee, WI
Carolyn Kinstetter, Correspondent
Our August 7 meeting was at Rita Quistorff’s house. A
moment of silence was held for departed members.
Our July 27 picnic weather was in the 60’s, which was cold
but the children still enjoyed the play area. The food was
plentiful and good. Amy Pollek from Madison was visiting
her Aunt Hyacinth Aude and joined us.
We discussed future plans and dates. Mary Jane Schanilec
collected calendars and greeting card fronts to take to a senior
home that reuses them.
Our September 10 meeting was at Dave and Donna Opicka’s
home.
Hyacinth Aude set up our September bingo date and we
planned to bring Dixie Cup treats.
We will be giving Halloween bags to Casco schools lower
grades.
Rita will be sending used stamps to the Vets this month and
eyeglasses to the Lions Club. Bleach and towels were donated
to the Humane Society of Green Bay. We collected donations
for a clothing drive. Donations from our can tabs and District
October 2013
Scholarship funds were sent to the District Meeting.
Our Halloween party will be on October 26 at Pilsen.
Pilsen No. 391, Luxemburg, WI
Judith Kraynik, Correspondent
Prior to our July meeting, members enjoyed an evening meal
at The Rendezvous, Luxemburg, WI. It was noted that, as a
result of a fundraiser at the Festival Foods brat stand on June
26, money was donated to the Montpelier First Responders
to purchase a new pager.
The Northeastern WI Czech/Kolache Festival was held at
Heritage Farm in Kewaunee, WI on August 3-4. A number
of lodge members volunteered to make and sell kolaches,
assist with the Czech meal, give demonstrations on making
of Metanky, and the decorating of Czech Easter eggs. The
Czech Choraliers provided entertainment and the Czechs of
WI danced.
Our August 29 meeting was held at CZ’s Bushville Lanes,
followed by a noon luncheon.
Five lodge members will be attending the State Convention
on October 19-20.
Our lodge picnic was held on September 2 at the Montpelier
Community Center. We provided the chicken, refreshments,
and ice cream. Members brought a dish to pass. An informative
talk was given by member Father Milton Suess, followed by
prize drawings. It was an enjoyable time.
Our annual youth Halloween party will be held on October
26 at the Montpelier Community Center from 1:30-3 p.m. It
will be given in conjunction with Kewaunee Lodge 365. Two
bicycles will be given away to youth members of each lodge.
Reservations will be appreciated.
City Point No. 408, City Point, WI
Joan Rapp, Correspondent
Bike giveaway winner
Evelyn Niese, age 2, at
the St. Joachim Harvest
Festival.
Boy’s bike winner Jacob
Tritz, age 10.
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IN MEMORIAM
In Memoriam
Mary Maruska
No. 67, Yukon, OK
S i s t e r M a r y
Maruska was born
N o v e m b e r 21,
19 0 8 i n Yu kon,
OK to George and
Veronika Kouba and
died July 31, 2013.
Fu nera l ser v ic e s
were held August 10, with interment at
Czech Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK.
Mary married Joe Maruska June 29,
1932. She was a 75-year member and
received her Honorary Membership
certificate.
Survivors include daughter, Verona ; 4
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren,
and 2 great great-grandchildren.
Raymond Stranik
No. 9, Morse Bluff, NE
Brother Raymond
Stranik was born
June 10, 1934 in
Prague, NE to Louis
and Emma (Placek)
Stranik and died
August 14, 2013.
Fu nera l ser v ic e s
Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Raymond married Rosie F. Kucera
February 26, 1974 in Cedar Hill. He
was a 75-year member.
Survivors include wife, Rosie Stranik;
sister, Mabel Morse of Morse Bluff;
nephews, Robert Stranik and Gregory
Morse both of Morse Bluff and Mike
(Nicky) Heisler of Elkhorn.
Vlasta Albert, Secretary
Henry Jurasek
No. 247, Flint, MI
Brother Henry “Hank” Jurasek was
born April 24, 1925 in Flint to Frank and
Anna Jurasek and died July 20, 2013.
Funeral services were held July 23, with
interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
Henry was a 75-year member.
Sur vivors include sons, Joseph
(Suzanne) Jurasek of Ann Arbor, Henry
(Susan) Jurasek of Lincoln Park; brother,
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Jerry Jurasek of Burton; sisters, Theresa
Marie of Chicago, and Pauline Dvoracek
of Indiana; and 4 grandchildren.
Betty Shaw, Secretary
Glenn Allen Kotval
No. 192, Alexandria, MN
of Owatonna; daughter, Sharon (Bill)
Buechner of Brooklyn Park; sister,
Kathleen (Don) Greseth of Faribault; 4
grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Dan Stursa, President
Margaret J. Dostal
No. 127, Owatonna, MN
Brother Glenn Kotval was born
September 13, 1926 in Todd County,
MN to Joe and Alice (Hybl) Kotval
and died July 25, 2013 in Clarissa,
MN. Funeral services were held July 29,
with interment at St. Joseph’s Catholic
Cemetery in Clarissa, MN.
Glenn married Mary Ann Wesley
November 26, 1955 in Waterville, MN.
He was a 75-year member.
Survivors include wife, Mary Ann
Kotval of Clarissa, MN; daughters,
Beverly Stege of Bloomington, MN and
Lisa (Kelly) Rux of Shakopee, MN; and
son, Randy (Kimberly) Kotval of North
St. Paul, MN.
Sister Margaret Dostal was born July
9, 1920 in Owatonna to Edward and
Anna (Antl) Pichner and died July 30,
2013. Funeral services were held August
3, with interment at Bohemian National
Cemetery in Owatonna.
Margaret married Harry Dostal
November 16, 1941 in Yuma, AZ. She
was a 75-year member.
Survivors include daughter, Carol
Arndt of Owatonna; son, Darrell (Joan)
Dostal of Potosi, MO; sister, Alice
Johnson of Gering, NE; 9 grandchildren
and 15 great-grandchildren.
Marjorie L. Synovec
Sister Marjorie Synovec was born
February 18, 1921 in Pierce, NE to Emil
and Mary (Silhacek) Herian and died
July 22, 2013 at Pierce Manor. Funeral
services were held July 27, with interment
at Prospect View Cemetery.
Marjorie married Leo Synovec August
15, 1942 in Yankton, SD. She was a
50-year member.
Sur vivors include husband, Leo
Synovec of Pierce, NE; daughters, Judy
(David) Berkman of Tucson, AZ, Peggy
Ewert of Phoenix, AZ, and Jan Synovec
of New Braunfels, TX; 5 grandchildren
Brother Emil Pechacek was born
December 24, 1922 in Ellendale to
Frank and Martina (Meland) Pechacek
and died May 19, 2013 in Realife.
Funeral services were held May 23,
with interment at Bohemian National
Cemetery in Summit Township.
E m i l m a r r ied Glady s Wa nou s
November 25, 1945.
Sur vivors include wife, Gladys
Pechacek of Owatonna; daughter,
Doreen (Keith) Kelley of Mendota
Heights; son, Dale (Cindy) Pechacek
of Austin; 9 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren.
Bernice Trousil, Secretary
No. 5, Verdigre, NE
Grace Pavlik, Secretary
Marcella (Scram) Meixner
Sister Marcella Meixner was born
November 8, 1927 in Owatonna, MN to
Albert and Erna (Pogalz) Piske and died
July 28, 2013. Funeral services were held
August 3, with interment at Forest Hill
Cemetery in Owatonna.
Marcella married Richard Scram
January 21, 1951 and later married
Jerome Meixner September 11, 1982.
Survivors include son, James Scram
Emil Pechacek
Clara T. Sveda
No. 126, Ashland, WI
Sister Clara Sveda was born October
15, 1918 in Ashland, WI to Joseph and
Anna (Hruby) Belsky and died August 3,
9, with interment at St. Agnes Cemetery.
Clara married Louis Tarasewics
October 1940 and later married Ignatius
Sveda June 1975. She was a 75-year
member and served as Treasurer and
President of the lodge.
October 2013
IN MEMORIAM
Survivors include daughter, Jean
(David) Ovaska of Plymouth; son,
Joe (Marcia) Tarasewics of Maple
Grove; 3 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren.
Agnes D. Janecek
No. 29, Prague, NE
Sister Agnes Janecek was born January
30, 1923 in Prague to Joseph J. and Rose
(Polacek) Steinbach and died July 12,
2013 in Wahoo. Funeral services were
held July 16, with interment at St. John
Cemetery in Prague.
Agnes married Joe R. Janecek April
30, 1945. She was a 50-year member.
Survivors include son, Joseph (Donna)
Janecek of Weston; daughter, Mary
(Leonard) Bouc of Mead; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Ilene Divis, Secretary
Gustie R. Franta
No. 29, Prague, NE
Sister Gustie Franta was born January
23, 1914 in Prague to Joseph and Jessie
Mach and died June 21, 2013 in Wahoo.
Funeral services were held June 25, with
interment at Prague National Cemetery.
Gustie married Louis A. Franta June
Survivors include daughters, Elaine
Stoupa of Wahoo, Bonnie (Norris) Fujan
of Lincoln; brothers, Elmer Mach and
Emil Mach of Wahoo; sister, Libbie
Zavodny of Wahoo; 3 grandchildren and
4 great-grandchildren.
Ilene Divis, Secretary
George Buresh
No. 121, Caldwell, KS
Brother George
Buresh was born
D e c e m b e r 10 ,
1916 in Sumner
County to Anton
and Mary (Petrick)
Buresh and died
August 13, 2013. Funeral services
Czechoslovakian Cemetery.
George married Agnes Ann Pribyl
July 21, 1941 and later married Viola
Krivanek August 15, 1962. He was a
75-year member and was just celebrated
October 2013
as an Honorary Member.
Survivors include sons, Ralph (Gladys)
Buresh of Goddand, KS and Fred (Dana)
Buresh of Erie, CO; daughter, Patricia
Blair of Shawnee, OK; 7 grandchildren
Ruth Ruehling
Sister Ruth Ruehling was born
December 21, 1922 in Owatonna, MN
to George and Anna (Truhlar) Pichner
and died June 16, 2013.
Ruth married Larry Ruehling January
Survivors include husband, Larry
Ruehling of Owatonna; children, Roger
(Jody) Ruehling and Ann L. Ruehling
both of Owatonna, Robert (Ginger
Curtis) Ruehling of Three Rivers,
CA; 3 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren.
Galen Spinler, Secretary
Agnes Mary Hrncharik
No. 225, Bannister, MI
Sister Agnes Hrncharik was born
December 27, 1923 in Owosso, MI to
Frank and Bessie (Marek) Hnevsa and
died July 24, 2013 in Ovid, MI. Funeral
services were held July 27, with interment
at Ford Cemetery in Elba Township.
Agnes married Paul Hrncharik June
26, 1948 in Owosso. She was a 75-year
member.
Survivors include son, Gary (Vivian)
Hrncharik of Ovid; daughters, Joanne
(Thomas) Therman of Stanwood,
MI and Dianne Strickland of Orange
Park, FL; 2 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren.
Richard A. Hulinsky
Sur vivors include wife, Shirley
Hulinsky of Burwell; daughters, Karen
Comba of Lakewood, CO and Carmen
Buck les of Bur well; son, Mar vin
Hulinsky of Burwell; sister, Lillian
Kamarad of Medford, OR.
Gordon P. Rosinski
No. 106, Lankin, ND
Brother Gordon Rosinski was born
December 2, 1925 in rural Lawton
to Frank and Jessie (Jonas-Matejcek)
Rosinski and died July 13, 2013 in
Grand Forks, ND. Funeral services were
held July 18, with interment in Lawton,
ND.
Gordon married Marjorie Nyhus
November 15, 1952. He was a 50-year
member.
Survivors include son, Patrick (Judy)
Rosinski of Grand Forks; brother, George
(Doris) Rosinski; 1 granddaughter and 2
great-grandchildren.
JoAnn Ryba, Secretary
Dennis Pecka
No. 106, Lankin, ND
Brother Dennis Pecka was born
August 3, 1931 in rural Lawton to Emil
and Annie (Drtina) Pecka and died June
2, 2013 in Tyndall, SD. Funeral services
were held June 10, with interment at
Tyndall South Dakota Cemetery.
Dennis married Maxine Stark. He was
a 50-year member.
Survivors include wife, Maxine;
daughter, Michelle; sister, Doris (Frank)
Pesek of Lawton; brothers, Raymond
(Gloria) Pecka and Melvin (Vicki) Pecka;
and 1 step granddaughter.
No. 112, Comstock, NE
Marie C. Paskoules
Brother Richard Hulinsky was born
August 28, 1933 in Burwell, NE to
Frank and Mary (Ruzicka) Hulinsky
and died July 29, 2013. Funeral services
Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell, NE.
Richard married Evelyn Grabowski
June 5, 1956 and then married Shirley
Jensen August 31, 1989. He served in the
US Army from 1953-1955. Richard was
a 75-year member.
Sister Marie Paskoules was born
October 4, 1954 to Edmund and Lucille
(Wilson) Fishwick and died August 12,
19, with interment at Our Lady of Hope
Cemetery in Brownstown, MI.
Marie married James Paskoules.
Survivors include parents, Edmund
a nd Lucille Wilson; sons, Ja mes
(Cheyenne) Paskoules and Christopher
No. 255, Bannister, MI
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IN MEMORIAM
(Stephanie) Paskoules; daughter, Nichole
Salim; brothers, Paul (Judy) Fishwick
and Raymond (Nancy) Fishwick; sister,
Ann McDonald; and 2 grandchildren.
Tom Bradley, Secretary
Clara Rose Bicking
No. 346, Willow River, MN
Sister Clara was born May 22, 1933 in
Wagner, SD to Adolph and Clara (Fuchs)
Bouska and died July 13, 2013 in Mora,
MN. Funeral services were held July 10,
with interment at Brass Lake Mission
Cemetery in Braham.
Clara married Kenneth J. Bicking
December 29, 1959 in Grasston. She was
a 50-year member.
Survivors include sons, Gary (Debbie)
Bicking of St. Michael, Rick (Christina)
Bicking of Hinckley, and David Bicking
of Burnsville; brother, Charles (Mary)
Bouska of Grasston; sisters, Helen (Dale)
Swenson of Braham, Phyllis (Don)
Danielson of Mora, and Uyrel Bicking
of Terre Haute, ID; 9 grandchildren and
Barbara Alm, Secretary
Kenneth G. Simon
Brother Kenneth Simon was born
January 14, 1921 in Meadowlands, MN
to Josef and Effie Simon and died June 3,
2013 in Kenosha, WI. Funeral services
were held June 10, with interment at St.
Joseph’s Cemetery in Elmer, MN.
Kenneth married Helen Kucera
October 19, 1946 in Chicago, IL. He
served in the Army during WWII.
Survivors include son, Richard (Janet)
Simon of Bristol, WI; brother, Eugene
Simon of Kenosha, WI, and 3 grandchildren.
Patricia Mathison, Secretary
Lois M. Erickson
Sister Lois Erickson was born October
4, 1925 in Crosby, MN to Carl and
Hilda (Jacobson) Erlandson and died
July 15, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN.
Funeral services were held July 28, with
interment at Opstead Cemetery.
Lois married Albert Erickson July 27,
1944 in Opstead.
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Survivors include husband, Albert
Erickson of Aitkin, MN; sons, Bob
(Jane) Erickson of Wickenburg, AZ,
Gary (Sandy) Erickson of Aitkin, Mark
(Miriam) Erickson of Bonifay, FL;
daughter, Susan (Jim Larson) Erickson
of Aitkin; brothers, Herbert and Willis
Erlandson both of Aitkin; 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Patricia Mathison, Secretary.
Phyllis Dannert
No. 53, Niobrara,
NE
Sister Phyllis
Dannert was
born Ju ne 11,
1936 in Niobrara
to L ouis a nd
Emeline (Jelen)
Skokan and died August 2, 2013
in Creighton, NE. Funeral services
Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton.
Phyllis married Herman Dannert June
1, 1956 in Creighton. She was a 50-year
member.
Survivors include daughters, Vicki
(Kim) Miller of Winfred, SD, Betty
(Larry) Vortherms of Creighton, Joan
(Mark) McManigal of Leavenworth,
KS, and Pam (Jim) Vortherms of Sioux
Falls, SD; brother, Larry (Vicky) Skokan
of Wayne, NE, Robert (Kerrol) Skokan
of Verdigre, NE; sisters, Linda (Dave)
Wallick of Creighton and Nancy (Greg)
Nolan of Elkhorn; 8 grandchildren and
Linda Wallick, Secretary
Lucille Marie Stanek
No. 32, Hillsboro, WI
Sister Lucille Stanek was born October
17, 1926 in Greenwood Township,
Vernon County to Charles Sr. and
Frances (Shema) Verbsky and died
August 25, 2013 in Hillsboro, WI.
Funeral services were held August 28,
with interment at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
Lucille married Edward W. Stanek
September 26, 1951 in Dilly, WI.
Survivors include daughter, Mary
Housner of Richland Center; many
nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Janice G.
Tesarik
No. 20, Whitelaw,
WI
Sister Ja nice
Tesarik was born
March 7, 1940 in
Ironwood, MI to
Fritz and Alice
(Eliason) Carlson
and died August 11, 2013 in Grenn Bay,
WI. Funeral services were held August
16, with interment at Kossuth No. 1
Cemetery.
Janice married Kenneth Tesarik
August 22, 1964.
Survivors include sons, Steve (Carrie)
Tesarik and Michael (Dana) Tesarik both
of Whitelaw; daughter, Susan Tesarik of
Madison; and 6 grandchildren.
Joyce Cisler, Secretary
Sally A. Krueger
No. 20, Whitelaw,
WI
Sister Sa lly
Krueger was born
April 18, 1917
in Los Angeles,
C A to Harr y
a nd Jo s eph i ne
(O’Neill) Stebens and died August 1,
2013 in Manitowoc, WI. Funeral services were held August 6, with interment
at Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc, WI.
Survivors include sons, Noel Krueger
of W hitelaw, Gregory K rueger of
Manitowoc; sister, Hertha Seybold of
Englewood, FL; and 4 grandchildren
Harvey J. Zeman
No. 20, Whitelaw, WI
Brother Harvey Zeman was born
November 6, 1932 in Manitowoc
County, WI to Henry and Ella (Poplar)
Zeman and died July 30, 2013 in
Maribel, WI. Funeral services were held
August 3, with interment at Knollwood
Mausoleum in Manitowoc.
Harvey married Geraldine La Rosa
April 28, 1956 in Two Rivers, WI.
Survivors include daughters, Sandra
(Paul) Ryder of Deltona, FL, Peggy
(Dan) Simmer of Manitowoc, Maria
October 2013
IN MEMORIAM
(Mark) Skubal of New Franken, WI;
sons, Jeffrey (Chris) Zeman of Maribel,
WI and Greg (Diane) Zeman of Deforest,
WI; and 12 grandchildren.
Sandy Psota, Secretary
Helen Maska
No. 237, Winner,
SD
James K. Plansky
Sister Helen
Maska was born
F e b r u a r y 16 ,
1927 in Gregory,
SD to Joseph and
Ma r y (Ca hoy)
Pesek and died August 9, 2013 in
Kokomo, IN. Funeral services were held
August 15, with interment at Winner
City Cemetery.
Helen married Jo Maska June 20, 1944
in Gregory. She was a 50-year member
and held offices in the lodge and the
state.
Survivors include daughters, Marlene
(Greg ) Hoppes and Carol ( Jack)
Kindlesparker both of Kokomo; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Eva Watzel, Secretary.
Robert Charles Chruma
No. 296, Omaha, NE
Brother Robert Chruma was born
January 7, 1938 in Omaha, NE to
Clarence and Ann Chruma and died
May 18, 2013 in Omaha, NE. Funeral
services were held May 22, with interment at St. John’s Cemetery Mausoleum.
Robert married Kathleen Ann June
4, 1966 in Omaha. He was a 50-year
member.
Survivors include daughter, Jodi
Lynn Breci of Omaha; sisters, Dorothy
Andrysik and Marian Mach both of
Omaha.
Doris Ettlin, Secretary
Eldon R. Psota
No. 437, Ord, NE
Brother Eldon Psota was born May
5, 1937 in Ord to Rudolph and Anna
(Bruha) Psota and died Augu 4, 2013
in Lincoln, NE. Funeral services were
held August 8, with interment at Ord
Cemetery.
Eldon married Janet Bogus April 22,
1961 and later married Sharlene Vanosdall
October 2013
September 24, 2011 in Scotia, NE.
Survivors include wife, Sharlene Psota
of Ord; daughter, Janice Brown of
Arcadia; son, James Psota of Ord; and
brother, Don Psota of North Loup, NE.
No. 142, Two Rivers, WI
Brother James Plansky was born
November 17, 1942 in Two Rivers to
John and Helen (Doleysk) Plansky and
died August 17, 2013 in Two Rivers.
Funeral services were held August 23.
James married Jean Woracheck June
15, 1985. He was a 50-year member.
Survivors include wife Jean; son,
Scott (Michelle) Plansky of Madison;
daughters, Holy (Ray) Anderson of
Mishicot and Amanda Plansky; step
son, Jesse Sheffer of Green Bay; sister,
Mary (Ross) Wise of Mukwonago; and
3 grandchildren.
Ruth Sleger, Secretar
Darrell George Dvorak
No. 106, Lankin, ND
Brother Darrell Dvorak was born
November 17, 1942 in Lankin to George
and Sylvia (Kratochvil) Dvorak and died
September 4, 2013 in Alexandria, MN.
Funeral services were held September 6.
The body was donated to the University
of MN for research.
Darrell married Virginia Borchgrevink
June 22, 1969 in Adams, ND. He was a
50-year member.
Survivors include wife, Virginia;
son, Darin (Shelly) Dvorak; daughters,
Denise (Charlie) Roed and Danelle
(Raef) Rymsza; and 4 grandchildren.
Emma Reeh
No. 112, Comstock, NE
Sister Emma Reeh was born October
10, 1925 in Comstock to Vaclav and
Anna (Prerosta) Hrebec and died August
20, 2013 in Alliance, NE. Funeral
services were held August 23, with interment at Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery in
Alliance.
Emma married Carroll Reeh July 23,
1956 in Ord, NE. She was a 75-year
member.
Survivors include son, Doug (Lorie)
Reeh; daughters, Deb Reeh and Donna
Reeh; sisters, Helen Hulinsky and Marie
Farritor.
Marjorie H. Brumm
No. 243, Mason City, IA
Sister Marjorie Brumm was born July
13, 1928 in Bordulac, ND to Joseph
and Emilia (Popelka) Pitra and died
July 1, 2013. Funeral services were held
July 6, with interment at Sacred Heart
Cemetery.
Marjorie married Clarence Brumm
June 23, 1951 in Fort Sill, OK. She was
a 75-year member.
Survivors include son, Richard (Karen)
Brumm of Osage; sister, Stacia Balsley
of Canton, NC; 7 grandchildren and 3
Rebecca Bottorff, Secretary
Edward F. Dukatz
No. 11, Hopkins, MN
Brother Edward Dukatz was born
August 19, 1924 and died August 28,
2013. Funeral services were held with
interment at Fort Snelling National
Cemetery.
Edward married Helen in 1951. He
was a WWII veteran.
Survivors include wife, Helen Dukatz;
children, Roxanne (Michael) Denny,
Michael (Judy) Dukatz, Cindy (John
Rohlik) Dukatz, and Joseph (Monika)
Dukatz; brother, John Dukatz; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Pamela Kotval, Secretary
Helen E. Bohachek
No. 360, Manitowoc, WI
Sister Helen Bohachek was born
May 13, 1919 in Manitowoc County
to Charles and Emma Zeman and died
September 6, 2013 in Manitowoc, WI.
Funeral services were held September 13,
with interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
Helen married Charles Bohachek
January 29, 1938 in Kellnersville, WI.
She was a 75-year member.
Survivors include daughters, Charlene
Crabb of Brookfield, Judy (Kent) Herold
of Shelbyville, KY, and Donna (Ed)
Bubert of Chicago; son, Allan (Priscilla)
Bohachek of Hartland; sister, Olive
37
IN MEMORIAM
Krajnek of Maibel, WI; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2
step great-grandchildren, and 4 great
Elaine Naidl, Secretary
Bradley Alan
Kasl
No. 74,
Dorchester, NE
CORRECTION from
August
B r o t h e r
Bradley K a sl
was born April
8, 1973 in Lincoln, NE to Robert and
Marva (Hayek) Kasl and died May 14,
2013 in Dorchester. Funeral services
were held May 18, with interment at
Wilber Czech Cemetery.
Bradley married Sheri Mares October
23, 1999 in Dorchester.
Survivors include wife, Sheri; parents,
Robert and Marva Kasl; sisters, Sandy
(Chuck) Rains, Jean (Paul) Essman, Judy
(Mark) Bors, and Debra (Nate) Shaw.
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CLAIMS FOR July and August 2013
Name Place of Death
Lodge Became Date of
No. Member Death
Anderly, Viola................... Glendale, AZ
128
Barrette, Eugene L............ Hiawatha, IA
13
Beaumont, Edward G....... Fremont, NE
28
Beidler, Donna J............... Dubuque, IA
262
Bernardini, Bart............... Coralville, IA
500
Bradley, Romona A........... Greenville, MI
225
Cabrnoch, Geraldine........ Cedar Rapids, IA
262
Caudle, Georgia O........... Lookout Mountain, GA9
Chalabala, Otto R............ Brookfield, IL
330
Chlan, Rose M................. Le Center, MN
2
Cullen, Kathleen A........... Minneapolis, MN
10
Dolezal, Eugene D............ Wahpeton, ND
147
Dubcak, Martha P............ Temple, TX
416
Erickson, Lois M.............. Minneapolis, MN
361
Fichtl Jr, James.................. Norfolk, NE
9
Folkerts, Helen R.............. Lincoln, NE
76
Fornoff, Evelyn M............ Omaha, NE
296
Gaventa, Silvie K.............. Houston, TX
289
Hagedorn, Laverne E........ Lindenhurst, IL
330
Hajek, Robert E................ Tyndall, SD
80
Hansen, Linda L............... Walnut, IL
236
Hanson, Mary.................. Ord, NE
14
Hart, Mylan V.................. Rochester, MN
38
Hasek, Anna Marie........... Hiawatha, IA
13
Herda, James J.................. Grand Forks, ND
106
Holland, Drew J............... Monroe, WI
108
Hrncharik, Agnes M......... Ovid, MI
225
Hulinsky, Richard A......... Burwell, NE
112
Janda, Gladys A................ Wilber, NE
54
Janda, Robert.................... Louisville, CO
431
Janecek, Agnes D.............. Wahoo, NE
29
Jekerle, Bernice M............ Bettendorf, IA
262
Johnson, Delmer I............ Huron, SD
71
Jones, Emma C................. Watertown, SD
80
Kosarek, Lillian R............. New Braunfels, TX 416
Kotaska, Lillian................ Tonawanda, NY
242
Kotval, Glenn A................ Long Prairie, MN
192
Ladiski, Jennie M............. St Johns, MI
225
Mernka, James.................. Ft Dodge, IA
39
Meyer, Steven K................ West Union, IA
85
Michalek, John................. Ladysmith, WI
355
Nekvinda, Le Roy D........ Dayton, IA
39
Nemetz, Robert D............ Green Bay, WI
108
38
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1992 06/26/13
1955 08/15/13
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1995 05/21/13
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1930 06/14/13
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1952 03/25/12
1934 06/26/13
1971 06/23/13
1947 07/13/13
1978 03/19/13
2001 07/15/13
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1942 06/05/13
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1935 07/06/13
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2002 07/14/13
Name Place of Death
Lodge Became Date of
No. Member Death
Paskoules, Marie C........... Detroit, MI
Pechacek, Emil................. Owatonna, MN
Pecka, Dennis E................ Scotland, SD
Podrouzek, Frank J........... Dallas, TX
Prochaska, Rose................ Conway Springs, KS
Raple, Betty L................... Bettendorf, IA
Raue, Duane C................. Fremont, NE
Risner, Connie D.............. Keystone, IA
Rohla, Donald W............. Lincoln, NE
Rosinski, Gordon.............. Grand Forks, ND
Roy, Dorothy J.................. Centennial, CO
Ruehling, Ruth................. Owatonna, MN
Rychnovsky, Anton J........ Omaha, NE
Sanns, Arlene H................ Reno, NV
Schilling, Lillian............... Detroit, MI
Schleis-Roesler, Evelyn M. Lincoln, NE
Schoenberger, Eunice B.... Daytona Beach, FL
Serbus, Ada M.................. Chesaning, MI
Shedeck, Mildred G.......... Yukon, OK
Simon, Kenneth G............ Pleasant Prairie, WI
Skym, Randy L................. Owosso, MI
Sokol, Rose....................... Norfolk, NE
Sostak, Gerald R............... Camden, MO
Speakar, Rita J.................. Mason City, IA
Stein Jr, Melvin J.............. Hartland, WI
Stevenson, Dianna L......... Houston, TX
Strauman, Richard D....... Sun Lakes, AZ
Suchy, Norma................... Las Vegas, NV
Svejkovsky, Roger............. Ausitn, MN
Synovec, Marjorie L.......... Pierce, NE
Tomasek, Adella............... Dodge, NE
Toogood, Arthur C........... Lincoln, NE
Trenasty, Elsie................... Austin, TX
Vande Hey, Gerald F........ Green Bay, WI
Waltz, Susan B................. Canby, MN
Watt III, Thomas L.......... Longford, KS
Weber, Geraldine.............. Manitowoc, WI
Welsh, Jeannie R............... Princeton, IL
Williams, Floyd................ Cedar Rapids, IA
Yang, Bao H..................... Lino Lakes, MN
Zalesky, Dorothy T.......... St Paul, MN
Zalkovsky, Haddie M....... Ennis, TX
Zeman, Harvey J.............. Gibson, WI
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146
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389
106
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127
296
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October 2013
2013 Photo Contest
Honorable Mentions
Debbie Blecha, No. 84,
Table Rock, NE
Erin Karnik, No. 500,
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pat Mathison, No. 361,
Meadowlands, MN
Nancy Rohla, No. 237, Winner, SD
Michael Larsen, No. 247,
Owosso, MI
Trudy Nelson, No. 56, Lynch, NE
Susan Powell, No. 73, Menominee, MI
Mandy Rhead, No. 141,
Cadott, WI
Alissa Klasek, No. 389,
Western, NE
Adult Photo
Contest
Winners
2 nd Place- Human
Interest
Bonnie Grebner
No. 104, Clutier, IA
2 nd Place- Animal
Robert Rohla
No. 237, Winner, SD
2 nd Place- Scenic
Judy Smith
No. 128, Rossville, KS
Youth Photo Contest
To celebrate our young photographers, wfla is sponsoring a youth photo contest! Members between
the ages of 8-15 should submit one entry with any of these themes:
●friends and family ●scenic and nature ●critters ●digitally enhanced
Prizes: Best of Show-$100 Each Category-First $40 and Second $20
RULES: Members submit one entry size up to 5”X7” unmounted, black and white or color. Digital photos must be printed
on high-grade photo paper at 300 dpi. Participants are eligible in one category only (please mark the category on entry form).
Photos should have been taken in the last 3-5 years. Polaroid or instant photos are not eligible. Photo must be submitted as
taken (not touched up) with the exception of the digitally altered category. Do not send photos taken by anyone other than
you. The friends and family photos may not contain any critters, any photos submitted with critters in them will
automatically be placed in the critter category.
HOW TO ENTER: All entries must be received no later than November 1, 2013. An entry form should accompany a
photograph. Late entries will not be accepted. Photos will be returned if there is a return address label on the back.
JUDGING: Photos will be judged by a professional. Judge is granted the right to reject any entry deemed inappropriate.
Captions will not be considered in judging.
Entry Form
Please include this form with your photo. Do not write on the back of the photo. All entries must be received no later than
November 1, 2013. Late entries will not be accepted.
Name:
Address:
Lodge No.
Phone No. (
)________________________
Check the category of your photo
Friends & Family

Scenic & Nature
Critters Digitally Enhanced
Where and when the image was taken:
Mail to: Youth Photo Contest, Western Fraternal Life Association, 1900 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

October - Western Fraternal Life

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