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Journal
June 2015
79th Annual Get-Together
Pages 12 and 13
History of Czech
and Slovak Flags,
Page 26
Join Hands Day
Pages 14 and 15
On the Cover
In keeping with this month’s theme of Candy, Sweets and
Lollies, the cover features rich, delicious chocolates. See
stories on pages 10 and 11.
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President’s Piece
Calendar of Events
Today’s Fraternal
Message from the Secretary
Miss CSA
Czechin’ In
Ceska Beseda
Candy, Sweets and Lollies
79th Annual Get-Together
Join Hands Day
District Council
Lodge Happenings
Fraternal Well Wishes
Scholarship Fund Report
Father’s Day
In Memoriam
Just Kids
President’s Piece
Products, Travel and Get-Together
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Wow, June is upon us and we’re almost
already half way through the year! In
recent weeks and months, it’s been busy
around here, from planning for future
insurance/annuity products, to some
travel, to attending local lodge/District
Council events, to planning for CSA
Fraternal Life’s Annual Get-Together in
New Orleans!
Regarding our Insurance/Annuity
products, as many of you know, we at
CSA have Whole Life and Term
Insurance products in addition to
Annuity products that fit into our membership’s needs. With that said, we’re
always on the look out to improve our
products. As we move into the second
half of 2015, we hope to have a new
blend of products which will be able to
assist our membership’s insurance/annuity needs. Stay tuned for more details as
we move forward.
Regarding the recent travels/meetings, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting
with a handful of lodges throughout the
land. Thanks to the fine folks at Lodge
Golden Gate for welcoming Irma
Farrell, CSA’s Chair of the Board, along
with me in early April.
Thanks as well to the many local
lodges here in the Chicago area for your
hospitality, not only in recent months,
but whenever we meet. It’s always nice
to see everyone. I do want to give
another special “shout out” to the fellas
on the “Corlett Movers” bowling team
from the Cleveland area who asked me
to sub in for one of their missing teammates at CSA’s Annual Bowling
Congress here in the Chicago area in
early May. It was a good time hanging
out with those guys, as well as the rest
of the attendees.
In addition to the lodge related travel,
our National Secretary Matt Koski and I
had the opportunity to travel to
Washington, D.C., in April to meet with
both Houses of Congress, as well as
their staffs, to continue to spread the
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word of the fine works that CSA along
with other Fraternal Benefit Societies do
for our communities. This trip was in
coordination with the American
Fraternal Alliance (AFA), our trade
association. We, as members of CSA,
know very well of the good works that
we do. Being tax-exempt, Fraternals are
able to bring a great deal of value to
society through our good works, not to
mention being able to protect our members and their financial needs. I believe
our friendly reminder of the things that
we do was taken well by our leaders in
D.C.
Finally, I want to remind everyone
out there that our Annual Get-Together
is right around the corner. This year,
we’re having it in New Orleans. The
GTG Program Committee has been
working fast and furious to make sure
our program is full, and I know it’ll be
fun! I HIGHLY encourage anyone who
can to come on down to the bayou to
hang out with CSA friends, both old and
new. You’ll be glad that you did. Hope
Did You Know?
John J. Kielczewski
CLU, FLMI, President
to see you there!
Always protecting your assets
Your brother,
John J. Kielczewski, CLU, FLMI
President, CSA Fraternal Life
CSA offers a prescription discount program at no cost to our members.
ScriptSave can offer you savings if you are not covered by a prescription plan
through your employer or Medicare. Savings can be as high as 30% on eligible
drugs.
Do you need to rent a car for business or travel? Call Hertz-Rent-A-Car at 1800-654-2210 and present CSA’s ID number at the time of rental to receive the
discount offered to CSA members and families. You can also visit their website
at www.hertz.com.
Hotel and car reservations are offered to CSA members through Worldwide
Hotel Discount Program. Whether travelling for work or pleasure, individually
or in a group, domestically or abroad, you can take advantage of savings that
may exceed 50% and average 10-20% below best available rates. Any hotel, anywhere, anytime. To make reservations, call the Fraternal Department for CSA’s
log in and password information.
VPI Pet Insurance is available at a discount through CSA’s program. VPI can
insure your pet and offers additional discounts for multiple pets. Call 1-877PETS-VPI.
Each of these programs requires a membership card or ID log-in/password to
access.
Please call CSA’s Fraternal Department at 1-800-543-3272 for this information.
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Calendar of
Events
Friday - Sunday, June 12 – 14, 2015
St. Ludmila (Church) Kolach Festival
211 21st Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
The Festival is a celebration of fruit-filled pastries along with
games, carnival rides, music and food.
Learn more at StLudmila.org.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
92nd Česky Den (Czech Day)
Czech food and Czech music 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
DTJ-Česká Sin & Bohemian National Halls, DTJ Taborville,
Auburn, Ohio. Donation: $5.00 at the gate.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Moravian Cultural Society 50th Anniversary
Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 Archer Ave., Willow Springs, IL
60480. Cocktails at 6 p.m., Family Style Dinner, 7 p.m.
Entertainment by the Dulcimer Band Morava and MCS Dancers.
Tickets: $50 – cash bar. For reservations, call Rose Pritasil after 6
p.m. at 630-325-3873 or visit the MCS website at:
www.moravianculturalsociety.org.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Czechoslovak American Congress Picnic
CSA Journal
Volume 125 No. 6 June 2015
A Dynamic Magazine “Dedicated to Our
Membership”
ÚREDN´ I ORGÁN JEDNOTY CESKOSLOVENSKYCH SPOLKU V
AMERICE
Phone: 800-543-3272
FAX: 630-472-1100
Email CSA: [email protected]
Website: www.csalife.com
Editor-in-Chief, Gerri Romanelli
Editor: Cynthia Hall, [email protected]
Contributing Staff: Linda Burton
and Amanda Lovell
CSA MISSION STATEMENT
CSA Fraternal Life is a society that provides
competitive insurance and retirement products
to its members. With appreciation for our
founding Czech and Slovak ancestors, our
mission is to encourage and share a common
bond through a social network that fosters
family and community involvement promoting
courtesy, compassion and professionalism.
CSA Leadership
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Ehlert Park, 4400 Elm Ave. (at Congress Park
Ave.) Brookfield, IL. Come for music, arts, traditional Czech food,
bakery and ice cream. United Moravian Dance Group will perform.
Bring a folding chair. Contact: Richard Grosser 708-485-3357
National Officers
John J. Kielczewski, President
Matthew Koski, Secretary
James Kovac, Treasurer
National Directors
July 31 - August 2, 2015
79th Annual CSA Get-Together
New Orleans, Louisana. See pages 12 - 13 for details.
Sunday, August 9, 2015
81st Obžinky (Harvest Festival)
Czech food and Czech music 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Parade at 2 p.m.
DTJ Taborville, Auburn, Ohio. Donation: $5.00 at the gate.
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Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota
Ken Dvorsky and Adam Wilt
Northern Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin
Irma Farrell
California, Colorado, Kansas and Texas
Diane DiBianca
Northern Ohio and Michigan
Connie Wolf
Missouri and Southern Illinois
Terry Placek
Southeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania
Carol Tranter
Florida, Maryland, Virginia, D.C.,
Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Paul Vavrasek
New York State and Connecticut
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Today’s Fraternal
Candy, The Universal Antidote
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Is it just me or does candy seem to be
the universal cure for whatever ails us?
I can think of many occasions when
candy seemed to answer all my immediate needs. Depressed? Snickers will
take care of that. Happy? A
Whitman’s Sampler in its ageless yellow box with cross-stitched edges will
certainly add to any celebratory occasion. Confused? Who cares, candy
can’t hurt!
Seriously, we Americans are very particular about our sweets. If we weren’t,
there wouldn’t be hundreds of brands
and assortments from which to choose.
We are extremely fussy about texture,
color, cocoa count, milk or dark or
sweet or semi-sweet chocolate, the
white chocolate controversy, nuts or no
nuts, fruit or no fruit. The combinations and offerings are mind-boggling
and virtually endless. Need I mention
Forrest Gump?
And… let’s not forget about packaging. We all look for the little sailor on
the box of Cracker Jack. Thankfully,
Hershey bars and Tootsie Roll wrappers haven’t changed in decades.
Baby Ruths always look the same as
do Mary Janes and Circus Peanuts (a
curious love it or hate it treat). Good
& Plenty is the oldest branded candy
in the United States and has had the
same pink and white box forever. In
1950 a catchy little tune that many of
us still remember (“Choo Choo
Charlie was an engineer,” etc.) made
this candy iconic.
Who doesn’t know that M&M’s melt
in your mouth and not in your hand?
What about the delight of finally getting to the gooey chocolate center of a
Tootsie Pop? Lemonheads make our
mouth water while Red Hots make our
eyes tear. Dots, Chuckles, Swedish
Fish, gummies, orange slices and other
chewy-type wonders are great to
munch on and the favorite of dentists
everywhere. Hard candy is okay but
doesn’t pack the satisfactory wallop of
chocolate, caramel, nugget or marshmallow. Life Savers will do in a pinch
and are certainly handy for pocket or
purse (more red ones, please!).
Chewing gum has long been a favorite
of both men and women. The proof
lies in the fact Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit
and Spearmint have kept us chewing
since 1893!
Americans have fashioned holidays
around candy, especially chocolate.
Consider: We have Valentine’s Day,
Mother ’s Day, Easter, Halloween,
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Let’s get
real: I consider chocolate a food
group. After all, haven’t recent news
items reported that chocolate is good
for your health? What’s with the new
USDA Food Plate? Yes, I know, protein, grains, fruits, veggies and dairy
are the big five, but who can (or wants
to) live without chocolate? According
to Nielsen, Americans will purchase
around 58 million pounds of chocolate
(only a small fraction of the reported 3
billion pounds per year) and spend
about $345 million to delight their
sweethearts on Valentine’s Day.
Compete with that, peas and carrots!
Let’s alleviate any guilt about eating
Gerri Romanelli,
CSA Fraternal Director
candy. Convince yourself eating
candy is patriotic, supports our economy, keeps candy makers employed and
shelves stocked. It sweetens our
mood, acts as a peace offering, and
says thank you in the best possible
way. It’s a small investment offering
big returns! So, grab a Twix, Kit Kat,
Milky Way, Milk Duds, Nestle’s
Crunch, Chunky or whatever your
favorite may be. It will not only satisfy your taste buds and release a little
feelin’ good serotonin, but just may
bring you back to a time when eating
candy didn’t violate any dietary guidelines or require dispensation from your
doctor. Just munch and enjoy!
Fraternally, Gerri Romanelli
Fraternal Director
Editor-in-Chief
[email protected]
Scholarships are an important
fraternal benefit!
Our CSA Scholarship Fund assists
youths and adults not only with their
education, but with their
professional goals.
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Message from the Secretary
Tradition and Legacy Still
Relevant and Needed
Matthew A. Koski
Secretary/COO
Greetings Brothers and Sisters,
I have a confession to make. I really
like candy. I can’t seem to resist sale
candy at stores after any holiday. It has
become a tradition in the Koski household to hit the stores after Christmas,
Valentines, Easter, etc., to see what
kinds of candy are on sale. Each region
of the country has its own “famous”
candy. Chicago is known for Tootsie
Rolls and Lemonheads. Pennsylvania is
known for Hershey’s chocolate. In the
Southern states where my wife, Heather,
hails from, Goo Goo Clusters are popular. Out West, Idaho has the Idaho
Spud. Grandparents enjoy sharing family traditions with their grandchildren so
these traditions and family customs can
live on. Candy is only one tradition.
Another is belonging to CSA.
This past April, I traveled to
Washington, D.C., to the annual
American Fraternal Alliance (AFA)
meeting. During our meeting, I participated in The Alliance Day on The Hill
event along with a number of other societies. We visited Capitol Hill and met
with members of Congress. I enjoyed
the opportunity to share CSA’s story and
the continued need for organizations
such as CSA in today’s world. It was
gratifying having an audience of U.S.
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Senators, U.S. Representatives, and
Congressional staff members listening
as I explained the significance of our
Society.
Let’s not forget to pass down the traditions started by CSA’s creators. Make
a point to introduce your family members and friends to our historic Society.
Encourage them to become members.
While it is certainly fun and enjoyable
to have our younger generations sample
things from our youth such as our
favorite candy, it is important to share
the lasting and meaningful traditions
created by the country’s oldest Fraternal
Benefit Society.
Let’s all be proud of our heritage and
legacy, and pass it on to future generations.
Fraternally, Matthew Koski,
Secretary (Chief Operating Officer)
Candy is childhood, the best and bright
moments you wish could have lasted
forever.
Dylan Lauren
Medicine
Bottles
We are collecting clear,
clean amber medicine
bottles,
buttons and unusual,
foreign or limited edition
stamps.
Send your items to:
CSA Fraternal Dept.
2050 Finley Rd., Ste. 70
Lombard, IL 60148
Miss National CSA
Don’t Miss the Opportunity
of a Lifetime
Dear CSA Family,
As I write to you another letter, it seems
hard to believe that we are already in the
month of June! I hope that as this season
of summer begins, each of you is healthy
and excited to greet the outdoors (with
SPF, of course!). As of last month, I am
an official Flagler College Alumni. In all
honesty, it still doesn’t seem real! Since I
have graduated, my two best friends who
traveled to Africa with me, joined me for
a graduation celebration trip to Ocean
City, New Jersey, to visit a family friend.
We had such a great time eating caramel
corn on the boardwalk, traveling to
Philadelphia for a must-have Philly
cheese steak, visiting beautiful cathedrals, and spending the day at the famous
Longwood Gardens Conservatory. I am
so thankful that we had that week
together before we all venture off to different places.
The History of Flag Day
I am so thrilled that in just over a month
I will see many of you again at the Annual
The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s
birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. B.J.
Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils of a
Wisconsin school to observe June 14th, the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes, as
“Flag Birthday.”
On June 14, 1889, George Balch, a kindergarten teacher
in New York City, planned appropriate ceremonies for the
children of his school. This idea was later adopted by the
State Board of Education of New York. On June 14, 1891,
the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration, and on June 14th of the following year, the New
York Society of the Sons of the Revolution celebrated Flag
Day.
Over the following years, as many as 36 state and local
governments began adopting the annual observance. For
over 30 years, Flag Day remained a state and local celebration.
Adults, too, participated in patriotic programs. Franklin
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Get-Together! I look forward to catching up
with each of you who are attending, and
meeting all the new contestants who will
be competing as the new Miss CSA. While
it only seems like a few weeks ago that I
was crowned, I have thoroughly loved and
appreciated being your CSA Queen. It has
been such a joy to learn more about my heritage, while having the opportunity to travel and visit such wonderful people and
lodge members.
As I come to a close, I would like to encourage each of you to register for the upcoming
Get-Together in New Orleans. It will be
such a memorable time together, and you
won’t want to miss out on the New
Orleans atmosphere and food! Also, young
ladies eligible to be Miss CSA, don’t miss
the opportunity of a lifetime. I promise,
you won’t regret competing!
With joy in this season,
Miss National CSA 2014-2015
Angie Raha Schreiner
K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, delivered a 1914 Flag Day
address.
He repeated words he said the flag had spoken to him
that morning:
“I am what you make me; nothing more. I swing before
your eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself.”
Inspired by these three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day, the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of
1777, was officially established by the Proclamation of
President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916. While Flag
Day was celebrated in various communities for years after
Wilson’s proclamation, it was not until August 3, 1949, that
President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating
June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.
References:
http://www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html
http://www.military.com/flag-day
http://blogs.loc.gov/law/2012/06/flag-day-and-the-flagcode/
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Czechin’ In...
Czech Radio
Polka Place
Letters to the editor... 24Elsie,HourMichigan
We are happy to present this interactive forum for our
members. A few things to keep in mind when submitting a
letter to the editor:
•Comments must include your name and lodge name. No
anonymous comments will be published.
•Responses should be concise and timely; don’t wait three or
four months to comment on an article or feature.
•Due to space constraints or policy, not all suggestions can be
implemented.
•We welcome all opinions. We not only want to hear compliments, but suggestions as well. Comments deemed unsuitable
will not be published. Remember, the Journal is sent to other
fraternal organizations, libraries, politicians and Czech sister
societies.
We will print as many of your letters as space allows.
Comments can be sent to [email protected] or
[email protected] or faxed to 630-472-1100.
Gerri Romanelli, Editor-in-Chief
Dear Gerri,
I am proud of CSA for sponsoring Join Hands Day! However,
it would be great if all of us did more volunteering, especially
those of us who are healthy retirees or semi-retirees. One
example: Central Park in New York City has a volunteer gardening program where we rake leaves, spread mulch, or pull
weeds for three hours every Saturday, weather permitting. I
try to get there at least once a month. Just think how much
good we could do if every member committed to 36 hours a
year of volunteering!
Jacqueline Jeffrey, Lodge Minnesota No. 210
Thank you for your volunteerism and enthusiasm!
This is to thank you for the good work you do in providing the
articles of interest which contribute to our own family journals for keeping for children and their future journals.
The Moravian Folklore article reminded us of a previous
article about the Moravian Day Parade leading to Pilsen
Park. A picture of Jerry on his horse was also included.
Our family is proud to be a CSA member since 1936 when
our parents had the wisdom and the foresight for what was to
be important to our welfare. We thank all of CSA for being
such an important part of our life.
Margaret Storcel Kucera
We thank you for being part of CSA. Our members make us
the organization we are.
The photos in the contest were beautiful. Is there any way that
the places where the photos were taken could be listed? Some
of the scenic photos has peaked my interest of where in the
world is this place. Thanks.
Debbie VanderKrabben
Thanks for your comments. We love the photos, too. We will
keep location in mind for next year’s contest.
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Cicero, Illinois - Sundays 9 - 10 a.m.
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Czech Voice of Cleveland
Sundays 3:03 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Simulcast: www.whkwradio.com (Click “Listen”)
WHKW 1220 AM
Host: Joe Kocab
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Sunday Morning Polka Show - 9:05 a.m. – Noon
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Streaming audio at www.kmryradio.com
Host: Dave (Kralik) Franklin
Czech, German, American music by request.
The Polish Polka Program
St. Louis, MO - Sunday 3 - 5 p.m.
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Polish and Czech Polka Favorites
The Polka Showcase with Rich Biela
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Czech, Polish & Slovenian Favorites
Sundays, 9:05 a.m. - 10 a.m. E.S.T.
AM1600 or AM1370
Stream online: www.watchdognetwork.com
Or listen live via the Tunein Radio App on
your smart phone or tablet.
Ceska Beseda Luncheon
The annual luncheon of the Ladies Auxiliary of Ceska Beseda
took place on April 22, 2015, at the beautiful Riverside Golf
Club in Riverside, Illinois. In attendance were old and new
members and guests who enjoyed a delicious lunch, good conversation, and wonderful entertainment. President Barbara
Ruska greeted the assembly and offered a lovely invocation
before the meal.
The Installation of Officers ceremony was conducted by member Angie Bultas. Those installed were: President Barbara
Ruska, First Vice President and Corresponding Secretary Lois
Satala, 2nd Vice President and Recording Secretary Gladys
Wheeler, Third Vice President Yvonne Lindahl, Treasurer &
Bylaws Helen Vopenka, and Courtesy Chairman Mary
Bubenicek. Most of these members have held various officer
positions over the years. Committee members who were
unable to attend were Pat McGill, Guest Book; Marie Daly,
By-Laws; and Susan Kucera and Janet Podczerwinski,
Children’s Christmas Party.
Entertainment was provided by Diva Montell, a singer possessed of a beautiful voice and personality. Thanks to Doris
Fricka, Entertainment Chair, for coordinating the event. Ms.
Montell, named Diva after her opera singer mother and entertainer father, sang songs ranging from 50’s and 60’s pop, ballads from “Porgy and Bess,” arias from operas previously
recorded by Andre Bocelli, and other tunes made famous by
Nat King Cole and Sinatra.
Announcements were made regarding the next Board Meeting
and general meeting to take place during the fall. CSA gave a
pen and keychain set as a keepsake to each guest.
Submitted by Gerri Romanelli
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The Best 25
Candy Bars of
All Time in
the U.S.
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Milky Way
Caramello
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Sky Bar
Twix
Butterfinger
Snickers
Nestlé Crunch
$100 Grand
Heath/Skor
Kit Kat
Almond Joy
Krackel
Whatchamacallit
Mounds
Baby Ruth
Pay Day
Take 5
Oh, Henry!
5th Avenue
Mars Bar
Hershey Bar
Charleston Chew
Mr. Goodbar
Zero
Source: HuffingtonPost.com
Top 5 BestSelling Candy
Bars in the
World
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Snickers - $3.6 billion
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups $2.7 billion
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Galaxy (Dove Bar) $2.6 billion
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Milka - $2.5 billion
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Cadbury Dairy Milk - $2.5
billion
(Based on 2012 global sales.)
Source:
www.orlandosentinel.com...20140411post.html
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Candy, Sweets, or Lollies:
Our Affection for Confection
A universal truth: People love sweets and we don’t know precisely when we began
desiring them. Ancient Egyptians discovered licorice; Native Americans introduced
Christopher Columbus to chocolate (which quickly fascinated his benefactors in
Spain). Honey, older than 2100 B.C.E., was so valued it found its way into the
cuneiform writings of Sumeria and Babylonia, the Hittite code, and the sacred writings of India and Egypt. Before 500 B.C.E., sugar cane was grown and processed
into sugar in Southeast Asia, spreading to India, Persia, Arabia and the rest of the
world. Before the Industrial Revolution, candy was used as medicine for throat discomfort, coughs, and stomach upset. Even the history of the American candy industry in the 1800’s has an elusive beginning. Candy companies have come and gone,
confectionary creators and their ideas, too. Our taste for sweets endures, as well as
our preference for chocolate, even though candy trends change.
If you were a child before 1920, you bought unwrapped “penny candy” over wooden counters in general stores or from a street vendor’s cart. You picked from stick
candy, Mary Janes, assorted rock candy, gum drops, Tootsie Rolls, Saltwater Taffy,
candy corn, Horehound Drops, Circus Peanuts, Necco Wafers and Conversation
Hearts, Twizzlers, Juicy Fruit Gum, Teaberry Gum and, of course, licorice.
Grownups purchased boxed Whitman’s Chocolates and Cadbury’s Valentine’s Day
Heart of Chocolates, Lifesavers, Chiclets, Dentyne Chewing Gum and Smith Bros.
Licorice Cough Drops. The candy bars that filled the counter were perhaps Hershey
Milk Chocolate Bars, Kisses, Toblerone Chocolate, Goo Goo Clusters, and DeMet’s
Turtles. Cracker Jack was introduced in Chicago at the 1893 World’s Fair with a
surprise in every box!
The 1920’s brought us the Charleston Chew, Baby Ruth (named in honor of
President Grover Cleveland’s baby daughter), Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Milk
Duds, Butterfinger, Slo Pokes, Chuckles, Charms, Jujubes, Mounds, O’Henry, Zero
and Milky Way. Not a complete listing, but enough to note the change from the
individual pieces of pre-1920’s to the more indulgent candy bar or box. Improved
manufacturing methods, health concerns after the polio outbreak of 1916, and technology enabling hands-free packaging changed the way candy was marketed.
(Necco was one of the first companies to adopt hands-free packaging.) The wrapper not only kept the candy fresh and clean, it created an identity for the product.
Packaging preserves the appearance and taste; candy has a long shelf life if stored at
room temperature in dry conditions. The high sugar content of candy usually
inhibits the growth of bacteria, naturally preventing food poisoning.
The 1930’s were hard times in America, but candy was firmly a pleasure enjoyed by
all, not just the wealthy, thanks to the Industrial Revolution of the 1830’s. Penny
candy had opened up a market to children, making candy the first material good
they spent their own money on. Fine confectioners were still available to the
wealthy, but a new venue, the candy store, became the “go to place” of the
American working class child. In spite of or maybe because of the Great
Depression, candy makers gave us the 3 Musketeers, Kit Kat, Snickers, Licorice
Snaps, Chunky, Cinnamon Imperials, Fifth Avenue, Nips, Nestlé Crunch, Payday,
Red Hots, Candy Buttons on paper strips, Malted Milk Balls, and the Mars Bar.
Many poor or working class people substituted meals with candy bars. Nutrition
science was a new field, and caloric content counted more than vitamins. Candy
made with milk, nuts, or fruit was suggested as a meal alternative and cheap way to
get energy. Nickel candy was marketed as lunch.
Candy, Sweets, or Lollies:
Our Affection for Confection
The 1940’s and World War II gave us M&M’s, Bonomo Turkish Taffy, Junior Mints,
Dots, and El Bubble Bubble Gum Cigars. Halloween treats were homemade then,
and by the 1950’s wrapped candy’s safety and convenience replaced them. Small
inexpensive treat-size packages were introduced. With the Cold War, Rock N’ Roll,
and Hula Hoops came Atomic Fireballs, Warheads, Candy Cigarettes, Candy
Necklaces, Pez, and Fizzies Drink Tablets. Marshmallow Peeps, an Easter tradition,
came on the scene along with Pixy Stix and Rocky Road Candy Bar.
With the emergence of an upwardly mobile middle class in the l960’s, the $100
Grand Candy Bar made its debut. Millions of high school age kids could sneak a
snack on SweeTarts, Lemonheads, and Tic Tacs during classes. Cadbury Crème
Eggs joined Peeps, chocolate bunnies and jelly beans as traditional Easter candy.
We were into candy trends, among other things, in the ‘70’s and Wonka Laffy Taffy
and Jelly Belly individually flavored jelly beans says it all.
The popularity of Air Heads, Nerds, Bottle Caps, Skittles, Gummi Bears and Hubba
Bubba Bubble Gum Tape allowed the bacteria in our mouths that thrive on sugar to
have a field day on our teeth. Not a problem: It was the ‘80’s and we had a variety
of toothpastes from which to choose. The 1990’s to the present saw innovation
winding down somewhat, but lest we forget Dove Dark and Milk Chocolate Bars,
and wider availability of Godiva Chocolate and Ghirardelli Chocolate, they are listed here. Global candy sales have been estimated around $118 billion U.S. dollars in
2012. U.S. sales are near $34 billion in 2014 ($17.3 billion in chocolate), quite a
growth since the first candy came to our shores from Great Britain and France in the
early 18th century.
The health benefits of candy are boring (and very few, if any). With the multitudinous supply of OTC stomach relief products in stores today, it is kind of a blip on
our radar to note that peppermints can soothe an upset tummy. I’m going to have a
candy bar right now. Why? Because I love candy! My choice: Snickers!
Americans have pretty much kept our candies since their creation, with the average
age of the 25 top-sellers being 50 years old. Recent candy innovation seems to be
in new formulations and flavors of chewing gum. Enjoy your favorites, old or new,
knowing you are doing your part in keeping up a popular American tradition.
By Linda Burton, Contributing Staff
Sources: candyfavorites.com/retro candy by decade;About.comFood/historyofhoney;sucrose.com/hist.html;orlandosentinel.com/featurethelist5mostpopularcandies; thefreedictionary.com/candy; bloombergbusiness.com/whataretheworld’smostpopularcandies?;
Wikipedia.com/candy
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Top 50 Candies
of All Time
in the U.S.!
Memory Lane is littered with many of
these candy wrappers. Some we still
enjoy today as we feed the kid in us.
M&M’s
Hershey’s Kisses
Snickers
Twizzlers
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Kit Kat
Gummi bears, worms, etc.
Butterfinger
Twix
Hershey Bar
Jelly Belly
Three Musketeers
Candy Corn
York Peppermint Patties
Tootsie Rolls/Pops
Skittles
Cadbury Eggs
Milky Way
Swedish Fish
Cotton Candy
Junior Mints
Reese’s Pieces
Peeps
Payday
Baby Ruth
Starburst
Atomic Fireball
Sour Patch Kids
Almond Joy
Blow Pops
Pixie Stix
Milk Duds
Pez
Smarties
Mr. Goodbar
Toblerone
Jolly Ranchers
Red Vines
Salt Water Taffy
Candy Cigarettes
Jawbreakers
Pocky
Nerds
Necco Wafers
Pop Rocks
Sugar Daddy
Wax Lips
Circus Peanuts
Nik-L-Nips
Werther’s Original
Source: USAtoday.com
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New Oleans Welcomes
CSA Get-Together!
New Orleans, Louisiana | July 31 – August 2, 2015
We’re less
than
two
months away
from the 79th Annual CSA Get-Together
in New Orleans, Louisiana. Can you
believe it? We have already highlighted
the amazing trips we have lined up for
the weekend, and so in this Journal article, we would like to draw your attention to the amazing mix of music we
have planned for attendees.
The music of New Orleans assumes various styles of music which are often borrowed from earlier traditions. New
Orleans is especially known for its
strong association with jazz music, universally considered to be the birthplace
of the genre. The earliest form was
Dixieland, which has sometimes been
called traditional jazz, or “New Orleans
jazz.” However, the tradition of jazz in
New Orleans has taken on various forms
that have either branched out from original Dixieland or taken entirely different
paths altogether. So it comes as no surprise that we have a band lined up specializing in the original form of jazz
music.
Friday Night: We are proud to have
secured the world renowned band, The
Dukes of Dixieland, for our Friday night
entertainment. (Bottom photo.) The
Dukes of Dixieland not only have historic ties to New Orleans, but coincidentally to the Hotel Monteleone as well!
The Dukes of Dixieland is a New
Orleans “Dixieland”-style revival band,
originally formed in 1948 by brothers
Frank and Fred Assunto. Both men died
young, and the original Dukes of
Dixieland disbanded in the early 1970s.
In April, 1974, The Dukes of Dixieland
were re-formed and opened a jazz club
atop the Monteleone Hotel naming it
“Duke’s Place.” The nightclub is no
longer there, and is now a banquet room
where we will gather on Friday afternoon for some CSA hospitality.
Consequently, The Dukes have since
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moved the home base, and play exclusively aboard the Steamboat Natchez,
playing only 30 dates a year since 1992.
Proudly, one of those 30 dates in 2015 is
July 31st! We are all in for a musically
authentic New Orleans treat! For more
information on The Dukes of Dixieland,
visit www.dukesofdixieland.com.
Saturday Night: Due to popular demand
(specifically from the Pennsylvania
CSA Polka Crew) making the trip from
Georgia to perform on Saturday night
will be the Sherri and Larry Variety
Band. (Top photo.) We are excited to
reunite with Larry, formerly of Larry
Placek and the Tone Masters, closer to
his home turf. Question: What is a CSA
Get-Together without a polka band?
Answer: See question. For more information on the Sherri and Larry Variety
Band, visit:
www.sherriandlarry.com.
Don’t delay, book your registration
today! We have authentic music, educational trips and much more, so stay
tuned! Let the good times roll and come
join us July 31st – August 2nd!
Laissez les bons temps rouler; Ať začne
slavnost!
Adam Wilt and Mike Dropka
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Join Hands Day
Lodge Prokop Velky Participates in Join Hands Day.
District Council No. 12 Participates
in Join Hands Day
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Join Hands Day
Donna Newcomer, Marla Breidenbach, and Miro
Janosik, all of Lodge Missouri, and Deborah Zeman.
Sokol members Amy Goedecker (below), while her husband Joe was two stories up on the roof cleaning the
gutters (no picture of him).
Mile-Hi Czechs No. 432 - Beth Egan, Irma Farrell,
Maryellen Vialpando, Mary Campe, and Anne Farrar
Judy Sulz (at the sink).
Lodge Central Star No. 11 at Join Hands Day
Lodge Junior American Czechs at Join Hands Day
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Left: Charlie Jerabek (Lodge Washington), Charlie
Boresi, and John Burian (Lodge Washington).
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District Council
Fun at the Junior Bowl-O-Rama
Northern Ohio Sports Committee –
Northeast Ohio – On April 19, 2015,
the Junior Bowl-O-Rama was held at
Yorktown Lanes with nine boys and
four girls, ages 5 to 16, participating.
There were about 25 adults watching
their amateur bowlers and having just as
much fun as the kids. They also partook
in the party afterwards. Each bowler
received a trophy donated by Fairfield
Communications, Frank Shima, owner,
a gift from the Home Office of a net
pouch and a micro fiber towel inside.
June Karecki donated to each bowler a
one dollar gold coin. A few of the kids
were first time bowlers and are looking
forward to next year. Many thanks to all
who brought bakery and candy for all to
share.
The National Tournament was held
in Westbrook, Illinois, on May 1-3,
2015. Ten teams were there. Two teams
came from Cleveland, one from
Pennsylvania, two from Michigan and
five from the Chicago area. There were
18 doubles, 23 men’s singles and 10
women’s singles. Next year the tournament will once again be held again
Westbrook, Illinois, on April 29, 30 and
May 1, 2016. Hopefully, there will be a
better turnout.
The Ohio/Penn State Tournament
will be in Pennsylvania, no set date as of
yet. Terry Placek will notify at a later
date.
Until next time, have a great and safe
summer.
Fraternally, Dolores A. Clark
Photos are courtesy of Judy Genco,
Lodge Cleveland Chapter No. 219
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District Council
July is Picnic Time
District Council No. 12 of Northern Illinois, Wisconsin,
and Indiana—How time flies! June, the sixth month of the
year, is here. The roses, peonies, geraniums, and many of the
annual flowers are in full bloom. Just think: Almost half of
2015 is in our rearview mirror! We’ve accomplished several
things in recent weeks. On April 23, 2015, we had the Lodge
Recognition Awards. Eleven of our lodges received a nice
certificate and a sizeable monetary gift. The Gold Star winners were: Lodges R. T. Crane No. 007, Yankee-Jungmann
No. 077, Anton J. Cermak No. 099, Century of Progress/Bila
Hora No. 231, Woodrow Wilson No. 377,
Harrison/Hus/Garfield No. 378, Du Page Pioneers/Edison No.
409, and Brookfield No. 475. The Silver Star winners were:
Lodges Rovnost No. 053 and Sionilli No. 170. Lodge Betsy
Ross No. 151 received a Bronze Star Award. Congratulations
to all our terrific lodges. We thank you for all the nice things
you do.
On May 16, 2015, a group of over 30 CSA members and
friends came out to help in our “Join Hands Day” project at
Bohemian National Cemetery. Workers cleaned the grounds
and tidied the insides of surrounding buildings. On May 21,
2015, several Downers Grove North High School students
attended our meeting to relate their Washington, D.C., experiences. Their enthusiastic stories were very interesting to hear.
The Lidice Memorial Service was held on June 7, 2015, at
11:00 a.m. in Crest Hill, Illinois. This is always a moving,
rewarding activity for all participants, friends, and guests.
Remembering the past helps us to face the future, avoid past
mistakes, and do some good for others.
July is picnic time! Why not get out and enjoy this time
with your family? On July 12, 2015, the Bohemian National
Cemetery will hold its annual picnic. Come to enjoy good
food, some nice Czech music, and see the dedication of the
Eastland Memorial for its 100th Anniversary. The Czech
American Congress will hold its picnic at the Ehlert Park in
Brookfield, Illinois, on Sunday, July 26, 2015, 10:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. This is always a delightful and enjoyable time with
music, arts, Czech food, bakery and ice cream.
Don’t forget that the 79th New Orleans Get-Together is July
31 through August 2. It will soon be upon us! Time to work
on reservations, travel arrangements, afternoon trip plans, etc.,
if you have not already done so. Enjoy “The Good Old
Summertime.”
Fraternally, Ed Slavik
I feel like a little kid who just walked into a candy
store. I think that’s something to smile about.
Brandon Boyd
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Thrilling Experience!
Lodge Paramount-Southgate No. 372, Bedford, Ohio Gene and Janet Dembowski were with their family (see picture) at the York Town Lanes to watch their great-grandson,
Michael, bowl in the Junior Bowl-O-Rama on April 12, 2015.
This was Michael’s first experience at bowling and he was
thrilled! I am sure we will see him again next year.
Michael is a member of Lodge Paramount/Southgate No.
372 along with his baby brother, Ben, who is our newest and
youngest member.
A fun time was had by all who participated. And, thank
you to all the folks who helped with this event and who baked
and brought in all the goodies everyone enjoyed.
Fraternally,
Mary Ann Toncar
Don’t Forget...
Bring your blue CSA
“Volunteering is
What We Do”
T-Shirts if you are attending
the Get-Together!
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Lodge Happenings
Trivia Day Planned for October
Lodge R.T. Crane Jr. No. 7, North
Riverside, Illinois - Vera Wilt made sunka
fleky for our April potluck, accompanied
by her cucumber salad. Some members
said they hadn’t had fleky since their
moms made it long ago, and it brought
back pleasant memories. We also had
good rye bread brought by Richard Billik
and bakery desserts (chocolate cupcakes,
cannoli, kolacki, and cookies) brought by
June and Helen Novalich. June said her
mom, Helen, couldn’t decide what to get
so she picked out some of everything.
Yum, yum, we sure do eat “good” at our
meetings. Speaking of Helen, we were
glad to have her attend as a visitor the past
few months, but we are even happier that
she has become our new member. Yay!
We received a thank you note for the
brick we purchased in memory of the
Eastland Disaster and are looking forward
to attending the memorial at Bohemian
National Cemetery scheduled in July.
We discussed the CAC picnic and
Randy Vokral will once again man the
corn-grilling. Adam Wilt is planning for us
to do an after-picnic cleanup of the park,
all part of earning our Platinum Star.
Alix Wilt reported she started a
Facebook page for us and encouraged us
to check it out. Our lodge’s national project will once again be P.A.D.S. and in the
fall will serve them a soup ‘n sandwich
Lodge Du Page Pioneers/Edison No.
409, Lombard, Illinois - We called our
meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. President
Jerry Gaydusek thanked everyone for
attending; the Pledge was recited along
with the Roll Call of officers. Secretary
John Nekolny read the minutes of the
previous meeting along with correspondence.
Reports were given on Tabor Hills
(Bohemian Home), District Council No.
12’s last meeting, and an update from
the Cultural Division on their Christmas
Holiday Party.
Our meeting celebrating Mother’s
and Father’s Day will be held on June
16, 2015, at Sawa’s Old Warsaw
Restaurant in Broadview, Illinois.
Members wishing to celebrate with us
should contact Secretary John Nekolny
or Treasurer Helen Gaydusek.
Dates for the July, August, October,
November and December meetings were
set. It was determined that we will hold
our annual election of officers and a
Memorial Service in November and our
annual Christmas Dinner on Friday,
December 11, 2015.
Vice President Linda Burton
reviewed the requirements for the
Platinum Lodge Recognition Award.
Helene Schaefer volunteered to read a
book on a Czech subject and report to
the Lodge. Sis. Burton distributed information on a “field” trip to the historic
Thalia Hall in the Pilsen district in
Chicago. This trip coincides with the
festivities for Prague Days sponsored by
Sister Cities Prague and Chicago in June
this year. Six of our members will be
attending. Also, Sis. Burton has planted
a garden and will donate the produce to
the Neighborhood Food Pantry in Du
Page County to earn another point for
the award program. Our Lodge is on
track to win the Platinum Award, and
members are excited at the prospect.
Sis. Gaydusek gave the treasurer’s
report and indicated our monthly raffles
are generating anywhere from $50 to
$75 for our treasury. The raffle proceeds help with our charitable donations
and lodge expenses.
Pictured are our “long-distance”
Helen bringing in her bakery
Alix enjoying her mom’s fleky
Planning for the Platinum Award
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supper which seems to be a tradition now.
June 6, 2015, will see us participating in
the Lyons Township Relay for Life for the
American Cancer Society. We have set
aside Sunday, October 25, 2015, for another tradition, our trivia day. Adam checked
it out and the Bears will not be playing
that day so we will not be having a conflict with the game as we did last year.
Whew! What a busy summer we have
ahead, but “you don’t have to know each
step of the journey, just the first one.”
Charmaine Thorfeldt, Scribe
Lodge No. 409 members Jim Gaydusek,
Jada Hanson and Jackie Hanson, who
participated in Bowl-O-Rama in Shelly,
Idaho.
A reminder that our October meeting
will feature our famous Penny Social, an
event our Lodge has held for many
years. All CSA lodges are invited to
attend; details will follow in future
Journal articles.
Fraternally, Helenka Gaydusek
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Lodge Happenings
Eastland Disaster Brick Bought
Independence
Day is July 4
A national holiday beloved in the
United States celebrated with parades,
fireworks, patriotic concerts, picnics,
good food, and recreation of all kinds,
Independence Day is celebrated every
July 4 since 1776 to commemorate the
separation of the Thirteen Colonies
from Great Britain. The separation
actually occurred on July 2, 1776, when
the Second Continental Congress
approved by vote the resolution of independence proposed by delegate Richard
Henry Lee of Virginia. John Adams,
delegate and signer of the Declaration
of Independence, wrote to his wife,
Abigail, that July 2 was Independence
Day. He was off by two days; from the
beginning Americans celebrated
Independence Day on July 4, 1776, the
date of the signing of the document
explaining the decision of the Congress
by all the delegates to be independent.
Fifty years later, both John Adams and
Thomas Jefferson, Presidents, died on
July 4, 1826, Adams predeceasing
Jefferson by a few hours. Fly your red,
white, and blue stars and stripes with
pride again this year, knowing that in
these challenging times, the United
States of America is still the land of
free, brave, and generous people.
Source:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FourthofJuly
Miss CSA
Contestants:
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photos.
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Patrick Murnane
Kristin and Brianna Schoenhofen
Lodge Queensdale No. 422, Woodside,
New York - It was a tough winter in the
Northeast, with many snowfalls and
school closings in New York. Thank
you to Kristin and Brianna
Schoenhofen, Patrick Murnane and Will
Rebhahn for their lovely holiday cards
and “thank you’s” for their lodge
Christmas gifts. Will Rebhahn is a 5th
grader at Holy Cross school in Dewitt,
NY. Last year, he participated in a reenactment of the 1700’s, dressing in
period clothing, utilizing period gear
and camping out in period shelter.
Will’s grandmother, Johanna Lourvar, a
long-time and very active member of the
Lodge, would have been proud of him.
In memory of the Centennial
Anniversary of the Eastland Disaster on
the Chicago River, Bohemian National
Cemetery will be creating a memorial.
Lodge Queensdale is supporting these
efforts by purchasing a brick in memory
of its members. On July 24, 1915, the
Eastland was chartered to take local
employees in Cicero, Illinois, many of
whom were Czech immigrants, to a picnic in Michigan City, Indiana. This was
a major event in the lives of the workers, as many could not afford to take
holidays. Shortly after departing port,
Will Rebhahn
the ship capsized due to overcrowding
and 220 passengers perished.
No matter how long the winter,
spring is sure to follow. We in New
York are sure looking forward to the
flowers of Spring.
Fraternally,
Joanne Murnane
Sometimes I think that the one thing I
love most about being an adult is the
right to buy candy whenever and wherever I want.
Ryan Gosling
Lodge Happenings
Welcome New Members!
Lodge Paramount/Southgate No. 372,
Bedford, Ohio – Our meeting was held
on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at the
Maple Heights Senior Center with 11
members present. It was a cold and
snowy spring day and fortunately the
snow didn’t stick much or last long.
Secretary Jan Dembowski received
notification of two new members, Edna
Semirale and Benjamin Corrigan.
Welcome and we would love to see you
at our meetings! Our remaining meetings dates are May 28, 2015, June 25,
2015, July 23, 2015, August 27, 2015,
September 24, 2015, October 22, 2015,
November 19, 2015, and December 17,
2015, at 10 a.m. at the Maple Heights
Senior Center on Libby Rd.
Our National Projects are going be:
BSA Troop 2265, Maple Heights Senior
Center (in the event the Senior Center
gets closed, The Hospice of the Western
Reserve) and DTJ Taborville, OH.
Jan has sent out letters about our
upcoming Bus Trip (June 17, 2015 to
Seneca/Alleghany) to the other
Cleveland area lodges. The tickets are
$35 and people will get $20 free play
and $5 toward a food purchase. The bus
leaves Sam’s Club/Levine Furniture
parking lot (on Broadway in Bedford,
OH) at 8 a.m. and will return at 8 p.m.
the same day. Contact Diane DiBianca
for tickets. We’d love to have CSA
members and their adult family/friends
join us on this fun trip.
The Fraternalist of the Year form
was received and the Lodge nominated
Mary Ann Toncar for all the hard work
and special things she does.
Jan saved the best for last when she
read the 2014 Lodge Recognition letter
stating our Lodge received the Gold
Star Certificate and a $300 check to
help us continue our projects and good
deeds. This is our 14th award since
1991, and we are going for the new
Platinum Award that was introduced
this year! Diane is keeping track of
what we’ve done and what we are doing
in order to win this award.
Fran Weiss was appointed as our
third delegate to District Council No.
10. Congratulations, Fran!
Also, congratulations to Lodge mem-
Member Does
Magic!
bers Scott Spies and Annette Reichman
for getting honorable mentions in the
2015 Amateur Photo Contest. Their pictures, #25 and #44, were on the back
cover of the April Journal.
The Junior Bowl-O-Rama was held
with 11 kids participating in the fun.
Jan and Gene Dembowski were there
with some of their family. (See related
article from Mary Ann on page 17.)
As always, we’d love to see our
members and members from other
lodges attend our meetings.
Fraternally, Annette Reichman
Lodge Paramount/Southgate No. 372
- Member Alexandria Rosa does magic
at 3 1/2 years old. Great grandma Jean
Garapic bought her a two inch square
object. With patience and a dish of
warm water, it became a wash cloth of
two of Alex’s favorite characters from
Walt Disney’s movie, “Frozen.” What a
delight that was for her! Alex attends
Mater Del Academy preschool in
Wickliffe, Ohio. She has been turning in labels for education for her school. Alex
is the 6th generation of CSA membership in the family.
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Lodge Happenings
Knitting Lesson Turns to Work of Art
Kim Silhan giving a knitting lesson.
Back (l-r): Alyssa Sarro, Marisa Spano, Front: Anthony
Sarro and Michelina Spano
Kim Silhan accepting Gold Star Award.
Lodge Brookfield No. 475, Brookfield, Illinois - Everyone
who attended our April meeting was very crafty indeed. After
a short meeting, we all practiced making stocking caps using a
type of loom called a “Knifty Knitter.” In actuality, no knowledge of knitting whatsoever is required to produce a beautiful
stocking cap in a matter of hours. The process involves looping yarn over pegs arranged in a circle and going around and
around in a spiral. The ladies had no difficulty at all but even
the men were getting the hang of it. It is easy to do and each
completed cap is a unique work of art. We all had fun being
creative!
April is also the traditional month for lodge recognition.
At our District Council No. 12 meeting, we enjoyed hearing
presentations by representatives from 12 local lodges. The list
of activities conducted by all the lodges the past year was very
impressive. We are happy to report that Lodge Brookfield
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received its 15th Gold Award and 21st award overall. Let’s
keep up the good work.
Before closing, we would like to congratulate our junior
bowlers who participated in the recent Bowl-O-Rama.
Fraternally, Kim Silhan
Fraternal Well
Wishes
Stan Ditch
Lodge Prokop Velky No. 137
Betty Konecny
Lodge Prokop Velky No. 137
Dennis Hrabak
Lodge Prokop Velky No. 137
Lodge Happenings
Identity Theft
Program on
Prescription Drugs
May 2 meeting - back row: Jack and Donna Griffin,
Adeline Stafford, Sandy Doe, Irma Farrell, Adella
Schulz, and Mary Lou Bennington
Lodge Mile-Hi Czechs, No. 432, Lakewood, Colorado - On
May 2, 2015, Lodge Mile-Hi Czechs joined hands with
Denver Western Fraternal Life Lodge for Join Hands Day. It
was the first time in several years that the lodge was able to
participate in Join Hands Day. We popped the tops off pop
cans for Ronald McDonald House. A picnic was provided by
Chuck and Ruby Henderson at their home. Members from
our lodge were Mary Campe, Beth Egan, Anne Farrar, Irma
Farrell, Pat Kenning and Maryellen Vialpando. (See photo on
page 15.)
Thursday, May 7, 2015, was the monthly lodge meeting at
St. Bernadette’s church. Eleanor Jefferson from AARP gave a
great presentation on identity theft. Anne Farrar made the
arrangements and it was very well attended by lodge members.
We nominated Janet Farrar as the 2015 lodge Fraternalist
of the Year.
Peter Campe won third place in the CSA photo contest in
the photographer’s choice category. The picture is of the
stained glass window in the United Nations Cemetery, South
Korea.
Lodge member Tom Strunc will graduate this month from
Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a pitcher
on the Creighton Blue Jay baseball team. If he isn’t drafted
by a professional baseball team, he will continue his education
to receive a master’s degree in physical therapy.
Pat Kenning and her grandson, Peter Campe, took another
cruise in March. The weather was chilly, but the round trip
river boat cruise from Paris was wonderful.
The lodge has lots of summer outings planned. June will
be lunch and meeting at Carnation Restaurant in Lakewood,
Colorado, followed by a tour of the new Action Center facility.
Fraternally,
Maryellen Hruska Vialpando
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Speaker Beth Tomac Schulz
Lodge Central Star No. 411, Owosso, Michigan - Well,
Mother Nature has finally started to warm up and the farmers in our area are busy planting their crops. In March, we
voted to make several monetary donations for our National
Project, and we have also collected a very good sum of
used clothing for another.
In April, we had Beth Tomac as a speaker. She is the
owner of Broad Street Pharmacy in Chesaning. She talked
about the proper way to dispose of medicine that is no
longer needed or is outdated; also different points on prescription insurance, and answered quite a few questions.
Beth has been in the pharmacy profession for 40 years. In
February, she was presented with the Fred W. Arnold
Public Relations Award by the Michigan Pharmacists
Association. This award takes into account the candidate’s
cumulative activities promoting the pharmacy profession
over the years. It involves educating and raising awareness of health issues, and conveying information that positively affects the patient’s decision-making.
We also did our Join Hands Day project in partnership
with the Chesaning Lions Club which involved picking up
trash along State Highway M-52. We have been doing this
for a few years now. (See picture on page 15.)
Our lodge also has the honor of having a member who
has just celebrated her 100th birthday. Anna Gall is a lifelong member and has always been active in lodge happenings. Her father was one of the founding fathers of Central
Star. Happy Birthday, Annie!
Fraternally,
Loeta Hersch
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Lodge Happenings
Twenty-first Gold Star
Easter Bingo at Tabor Hills
Healthcare Facility
Lodge Century of Progress/Bila Hora
No. 231, Cicero, Illinois - During our
last lodge meeting, it was decided that
we would purchase a half-page ad for
the Get-Together program book and $20
worth of raffle tickets for this event.
We have received thank you notes for
the Valentine letter and cash gifts from
the following: Dana Klejko, Matthew
Klejko, Caroline Veselak and Olivia
Veselak.
After our last meeting, we had a
white elephant raffle. It is always a sur-
Easter Bingo at Tabor Hills
Healthcare Facility
prise what various things you can win at
this sale. This year some of the items
donated were a very large afghan of various colors, a farm wind chime kit and
an Easter rabbit statue.
On Thursday, April 23, several members of our lodge attended the CSA
District Council No. 12 Annual
Recognition Awards meeting held at the
Home Office. Accepting our award at
this meeting was Edward Slavik, who
read a list of all the various things our
“Go for the Gold” Winner!
Lodge Yankee-Jungmann No. 77,
North Riverside, Illinois - Our Lodge
had three members with winning pictures for the photo contest. On the cover
as the Best of Contest, Cyndi KourimSchuette. People category in Second
Place was Joan Smrha and Honorable
Mention went to Elysia PohankaBullock.
Our Lodge held its Annual Hot Dog
dinner with 14 members in attendance.
Thanks to everyone who brought food
items to make it such a success, especially the Bohemian Rye from Klas and
Cindy Bueneman’s famous homemade
potato salad.
Bill Hosna and Eunice Semple
attended an open house for the
Geneology Library. The Library collection will be housed at the Riverside
Public Library. There is plenty of parking and it is handicapped accesible.
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They hope to have a volunteer at the
library to help with research.
On April 23, 2015, Cindy Bueneman
and I attended the District Council meeting which presented the “Go for Gold”
awards. Our Lodge once again received
the Gold Award. Cindy Bueneman
accepted the award for our Lodge.
Ed Slavik accepting Gold Star
Award
lodge did to receive the award. This
year we received a Gold Star Award and
a check for $300. This was our 21st
Star Award. Thank you to all our lodge
members who worked hard to earn this
award for our lodge and a special thank
you to Edward Slavik, our Secretary,
who did all the hard work in keeping the
records of all our good deeds and sending the report to the Home Office.
Fraternally,
Loretta Paulus
Thanks to all our members for their help
so once again we were able to attain this
award.
Lastly, remember your father or
grandfather on Father’s Day with a visit
or a call. Happy Father’s day.
Fraternally,
Mary Ellen Janda
Lodge Happenings
Successful Spring Trip to Amana, Iowa
Lunch at Amana Ronneburg Restaurant
Lodge Prokop Velky No. 137, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - The
Prokop Velky meeting was held May 6, 2015, and called to
order by Vice President Arlo Netolicky. Two guests attended
our meeting: Mike Papich and Donna Yilek Heaston (visiting
from California) and both members of Lodge Junior American
No. 388.
Congratulations to Prokop Velky and all members for being
awarded the CSA Gold Star Award for 2014. This is the 24th
year that Prokop Velky had been awarded this honor. What a
nice letter we received from the CSA Home Office congratulating Prokop Velky on this award.
Marj Nejdl was nominated to be Prokop Velky’s representative for CSA Fraternalist of the Year. The winner will be honored at the 2015 Get-Together in New Orleans. Best of luck to
Marj.
Join Hands Day was held Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Czech
National Cemetery with 16 people in attendance. Several others
have made plans to work at later dates. As usual, members
helped so much to beautify the cemetery in all the work they
did. Thank you from the Cemetery Board.
May 3, 2015, was the Spring trip to Amana, Iowa, with
arrangements made by Marj Nejdl. Members and guests
enjoyed a great meal at Ronnenburg’s Restaurant and then
Waiting for the play to start at Old Creamery Theatre
attended a play at the Old Creamery Theater.
On April 12, 2015, the youth members attended the Bowl-ORama at the Westdale Bowling Center and enjoyed the afternoon. We are anxious to hear how they did. Pizza and soda were
served after they bowled.
Prokop Velky members helped organize the Memorial Day
Program on May 25, 2015, at the Czech National Cemetery in
Cedar Rapids. Many people attended this program and enjoyed
the speakers, Czech singers, Czech Plus Band, drink and a
kolach after the program was over.
A busy summer is in the planning for serving a free meal at
the First Presbyterian Church for the needy and another meal at
the Ely, Iowa, Congratulate Meals, which our youth can help.
Details to follow as to how you can help.
Prokop Velky will sponsor a Czech concert put on by the
Czech Plus Band in Czech Village on August 23, 2015. Mark
your calendar so you can come and enjoy the music.
Meeting dates are June 3, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. and July 1,
2015, both at Hus Presbyterian Church.
Vern Rompot, one of our new members, won the attendance
award for May and will give it to the Cedar Rapids Czech
School. Congratulations, Vern.
Happy Fathers Day, June 21.
Fraternally. Barbara Edmunds
Scholarship Fund Report
April 10, 2015 through May 10, 2015
IN CONTINUING SUPPORT OF THE CSA
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Lodge Golden Gate No. 252
IN MEMORY OF CARL CIGNETTO
Lodge Sionilli No. 170
IN MEMORY OF OUR DECEASED MEMBERS:
EDWARD ZIMA, BONNIE LYNN MICHALEC,
BENJAMIN VONDRAK, MILDRED BELKA,
RAMONA JOHNSON, CHARLES RESSL, AND
MARY PACENTINE
Lodge Betsy Ross No. 151
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IN MEMORY OF HARRY KANTA
Mildred Pultorak
IN MEMORY OF ALL DECEASED MEMBERS
OF LODGE BELLAIRE NO. 310
Lodge Bellaire No. 310
IN HONOR OF ST. CLAIRE LANES
Lodge Bellaire No. 310
DONATION TOTAL:
$290.00
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The History of Czech and Slovak Flags
Like the present national
emblem of the Czech Republic,
the national flag has had an
eventful history, too.
The country’s original colors
were white and red as a symbol
of the country’s sovereignty. Following the birth of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, these colors were used in a new
national flag of the newly established state.
Because the flag was almost identical to the Polish flag and
had the same colors as the Austrian flag, a blue triangular
wedge was added in 1920. This new national flag was
designed by Jaroslav Kursa, who also authored the new
Czechoslovak national emblems. We still see this version
today.
In 1939 after the German
occupation, the authorities had
the national colors replaced by
a new Protectorate flag. This
flag was made up of three horizontal, equally broad stripes in
the following order: white, red, and blue.
However, the resistance movement abroad was able to retain
the original Czechoslovak national flag in 1945. The meaning
of the colors are as follows:
white – peace
•
red – strength and valor
•
blue – truth, loyalty, and determined, fair people
•
The flag’s appearance remained the same regardless of any
future political or constitutional
changes that would plague the
state of Czechoslovakia in the
coming period. On January 1,
1993, Slovakia and the Czech
Republic were formed after
Czechoslovakia split.
Slovakia adopted its present flag in September 1992. The
national flag of the Slovak Republic is made up of three
equally broad horizontal stripes arranged in white, blue, and
red.
The white, blue, and red colors
were introduced in 1848, when
Slovakia was called Upper
Hungary and ruled by
Hungary. In 1918, after leaving
Hungary, Slovakia joined
Bohemia and Moravia to form the Czechoslovak Republic
(Czechoslovakia). The country became occupied by Germany
during World War II. Freedom was only restored in 1990
when Germany finally released Slovakia to the people. A simple, horizontal, three-colored flag was adopted. In 1992 the
coat of arms was added to avoid confusion with the flag of
Russia. This flag means a lot to its people, for long they had
waited for their day of freedom.
References:
http://www.vlada.cz/en/clenove-vlady/historie-minulychvlad/historie-statni-vlajky/the-czech-republics-national-flag19198/
http://mapsofworld.himmera.com/Czech_Republic_flag_picture_meaning_colors.html
http://www.slovakia.org/sk-flag.htm
Kropik Scholarship Available - College Students
The Fraternal Department is now accepting entries for the
2015 Kropik Scholarship. This $1,000 award will be given to
a CSA member enrolled full-time at a college, university or
trade school. The scholarship, in memory of CSA’s former
Vice President and General Counsel, Charles T. Kropik, is
based solely on the applicant’s level of activity in CSA functions and activities both on the lodge and national level. This
award is given once and is not renewable. However, previous
applicants may re-apply.
To enter, write an essay detailing your CSA activities through
the years. Include your lodge name and number and the
approximate date you became a member. The deadline for
your entry is July 1, 2015. Email to [email protected],
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or FAX 630-472-1100 or mail
to:
Kropik Memorial Scholarship
CSA Fraternal Life
2050 Finley Rd., Ste. 70
Lombard, IL 60148.
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Lodge Happenings
Dana First Moves Back to Czech Republic
On behalf of the Home Office, our
secretary, Carol Strach, presented Lodge
each lodge meeting. If anyone received
Golden Gate with the Gold Star Award
a letter in Czech, she was the one who
for 2014. This is the 5th consecutive
willingly translated it for them. Best
Gold Star we have obtained since
wishes, Dana, we will miss you!
becoming active in the program. Thanks
We are pleased to announce that
to all who have helped in making our
Rachael Hnatek will represent our lodge
participation a success.
in the Miss CSA contest at the GetFor more information on our sumTogether in New Orleans this August.
mer activities including the end of sumRachael is a student at San Jose State
mer picnic, please call our secretary,
University and has been working with
Carol Strach at (408) 736-8135 or email
our lodge to encourage more youth parour lodge at [email protected].
ticipation. We are sending our best
Guests are always welcome.
wishes and know she will do well.
Fraternally, Walt Strach
I'm never without Nerds and peanut M&M's. I have a sweet tooth!
I have an unlimited supply on hand at home,
but the candy packs in my purse are not for sharing.
Joanna Garcia
Lodge members say goodbye to Dana First (1st row center).
Carol Strach presented the Gold
Star Award to lodge members.
Lodge Golden Gate No. 252,
Sunnyvale, California – With tears in
our eyes and sadness in our hearts, we
said our goodbyes to Dana First. Our
May meeting was dedicated to Dana
who has been coming to our lodge since
1982. Recently, she decided to sell her
home and move back to the Czech
Republic. Dana has been our personal
pastry chef, frequently spoiling us by
bringing a large plate of poppy seed
cake or apricot and blueberry Kolache to
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Rachael Hnatek (left) and friend,
Veronaka display a little Czech love.
Deadline: July 6, 2015
Applications and transcripts for renewal and Master’s
Scholarships are due on July 6th.
Forms can be downloaded
from csalife.com, Forms, Member Forms.
Email to: [email protected]
Mail to: CSA Fraternal Department, 2050 Finley Rd., Ste. 70
Lombard, IL 60148
FAX to: 630-472-1100
Lodge Happenings
Bowl-O-Rama - Best Afternoon Ever!
Lodge Cleveland Chapter No. 219, Cleveland, Ohio Spring is here in Cleveland! Typical Cleveland weather is 90
degrees one day and 50 degrees the next! Gotta love it! Our
May meeting was held recently and we had a lot of fun. We
played Bingo and had a 50/50 raffle to raise money for our
lodge. As a reminder, our meetings are at the Sokol Ceska Sin
building, the second Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. In
June, we will have a short meeting and then go out to lunch at
the Cracker Barrel to celebrate Mother’s and Father’s days.
Dolores Clark donated 15 lap blankets to the Cleveland VA
last month and received another nice thank you letter. Way to
go, Dolores!
Our lodge again donated money to the Wounded Warrior’s
organization.
Our children’s Bowl-O-Rama took place on April 19, 2015,
and the children had a great time! My own granddaughter,
who had never bowled before, said, “Grandma, this is the best
afternoon I’ve ever had!” (She’s 6.)
Ceska Sin Sokol Hall’s pork or chicken dinners will be
held again on June 24, 2015, September 23, 2015, and
October 28, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. The food is so delicious.
Contact info is in the last Journal.
July 12, 2015, is the Ceska Din picnic at the DTJ farm.
Tickets are $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door. There is
good food and good music to enjoy there.
Cleveland Chapter No. 219 had 2 ½ teams participate in
the National Bowling Tournament in Westbrook, Illinois, May
1 to May 3, 2015. They had a good time bowling and ate at a
wonderful Czech restaurant on the way home.
The Sokol Ceska Sin building committee has plans to renovate the parking lot, increase security and install new lighting.
This project should be completed in the near future.
We are always looking for new bowlers for the next season. Please contact June Karecki at 216-941-6969 if you are
interested.
Until next month.
Fraternally yours,
Judy (Sevcik) Genco
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Judy Sevcik Genco and granddaughter, Sophia.
Back row: Dusty Clark, June Karecki, Camille Shima,
Wayal Abarca and front row: Pat Copeland, John K.,
president, JoAnn Sapp and Elmer Soos.
Camille Shima and Victor Hurych, Sr.
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Lodge Happenings
A Full-Circle for Sister Amanda
Lodge Kruh Osvojenych-Zen a Panu No. 121, Dillonvale,
OH - Greetings to all fellow Sisters and Brothers!
In last month’s Journal, you were introduced to Sister
Amanda Lovell, the new Fraternal Coordinator of CSA
Fraternal Life. Amanda has been a CSA member for most of
her life, as her great-grandmother, Mary Pospisil, purchased a
policy for her soon after she was born.
As her mother, I was thrilled with such a gift! Not only
was that policy a gift for her, but it was truly a gift for her
father and me – true peace of mind. It is not common for parents to think about or plan for life insurance for a newborn
child. However, looking back now, I feel that it’s the best time
to secure a policy. In most cases, the earlier you begin your
coverage, the lower your premiums, and the sooner the policy
will be paid in full.
My grandparents also purchased policies for my brother
and me soon after birth. These policies are still active and we
are both thankful for them just like our parents were. What a
security for parents to have their children fully insured! While
difficult to think about, should that untimely event occur, the
burden of unforeseen financial responsibilities could be
extremely lessened or totally relieved.
Fraternally, CSA also provides many opportunities and
experiences for our youth. When you purchase a policy or
annuity, you are placed into a lodge that is geographically
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close to you. That lodge provides you with local support and
the fraternal and social benefits of your membership. The
youth can become involved in many ways and those activities
may include: the youth Bowl-O-Rama, holiday parties, opportunities to attend the yearly CSA Get-Togethers, recreational
activities, trips, charitable projects, scholarship opportunities,
and even the chance to be a CSA Queen Contestant… the list
goes on.
I would like to encourage all of you to consider the young
people in your families.
Is there someone who is not a member but would enjoy
the benefits of being one? A CSA policy makes a great gift for
newborns, birthdays, baptisms, first Holy Communions, confirmations, graduations, weddings, and more.
I am not a salesperson or employee of CSA, I am just a
passionate, lifelong, fully-active member who has enjoyed
about 49 years of membership and all of the benefits therein.
Our family has been fully enriched by our involvement in this
organization and it has helped us to learn and stay close to our
rich Czech heritage. I am sure that when Amanda’s greatgrandmother first purchased her policy she didn’t realize just
how far CSA would take her... and it took her all the way from
the little town of Dillonvale, Ohio, to the Home Office in
Lombard, Illinois. Where could CSA take you?
Fraternally,
Sister Wendy Kurtz Lovell, President, Lodge No. 121
Lodge Happenings
We Are Golden
Birthday girl Rose Vytlacil with daughter Jan DeValk
Lodge Woodrow Wilson No. 377, Oak Brook, Illinois - I am
very proud to report that, for our activities in 2014, Lodge
Woodrow Wilson was again named a CSA Gold Star lodge.
This is our 23rd consecutive gold award, and our 24th overall
award in the Lodge Recognition Program. Many thanks to
everyone whose efforts in service, fraternalism, and national
project participation counted toward this recognition! This
accomplishment on the part of all lodge members will be celebrated at our Annual Lodge Recognition Picnic in August (see
details below).
The fraternal participation of our lodge is also evident in
the fact that our youth were very well-represented at this
year’s local Bowl-O-Rama. Our 14 bowlers included Jack
DeValk, who commemorated his last BOR by rolling out the
first ball. This number represented almost half of the total
youth bowlers attending the DC12 event this year! An added
bonus to the day was celebrating Rose Vytlacil’s 94th birthday. It was so good of Rose to have her special day coincide
with an opportunity for lodge friends to be together!
Our lodge is now on Facebook! If you already are connected to FB, search for Lodge Woodrow Wilson’s Group
page, and we can add you as a group member. The FB group
will be another way (besides this column) that we can update
you with news, event details, and more so be sure to check it
out! In the meantime, don’t forget upcoming dates: no regular meeting in July, but there will be a regular lodge meeting
on the first Friday of August (6 p.m. at the CSA Home
Office).
Later this summer, please come to our recognition picnic
on Sunday, August 16, 2015. The picnic is a great time to
catch up with all of your lodge friends, and meet some of our
newer members! The picnic again will be at the Katherine
Legge North Pavilion (5901 S. County Line Rd., Hinsdale).
We will gather at noon and plan to have food ready at 12:30.
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Wilson Bowl-O-Rama participants
Entrees and beverages will be provided, and we ask that you
bring a favorite side or dessert to share. It helps our planning
if you can let us know that you will attend. Please email or
call to let me know, not later than a few days before the picnic.
Fraternally, Jean Hemzáček Laukant
It was very much like Norman Rockwell: small town
America. We walked to school or rode our bikes, stopped at
the penny candy store on the way home from school, skated
on the pond.
Dorothy Hamill
Stamps submitted to the
Home Office should be
foreign and
commemorative stamps
only.
There is an abundance of
U.S. stamps and other
stamps are needed.
Thank You!
JUNE 2015 — CSA JOURNAL — 31
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Name
Mary A. Mamula
Elsie M. Evans
Betty Captor
Betty S. Captor
Kevin L. Torok
Shirley J. Lewis
Joseph Lorenc
Hedvika A. Benesh
Joseph Stedronsky
Carol A. Hewitt
Barbara A. Bezjak
Wilbur D. Wright
Robert C. Radnik
Evelyn Haas
Betty Matula
Rose P. Basl
Panagiota M. Doukas
Lewis C. Volk
Eric S. Teasdale
Jack Goodfellow
Libbie F. Rehor
Marilyn J. Gula
Paul B. Luneack
Robert E. Prew
James Boatwright
Mark Utsey
Francis J. Machlica
Carolyn D. Robey
Istvanne Csiki
Mildred S. Cechanek
Lorraine A. Koschwanez
Lawrence W. Benedict
Logan Pearson
Frances Tonsetic
Carol A. Mays Rosenfeld
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In Memoriam
Lodge
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121
121
121
121
137
137
151
157
170
211
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214
230
230
306
310
316
372
404
408
409
422
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428
428
450
450
458
469
469
479
481
Place of Death
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA
MADISONVILLE, TN
RAYLAND, OH
RAYLAND, OH
DILLONVALE, OH
DILLONVALE, OH
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
CALUMET PARK, IL
WEST PLAINS, MO
ST. CLOUD, FL
BURLINGTON, NJ
RICHMOND, VA
FAIRLAWN, NJ
SAGINAW, MI
MIDLOTHIAN, VA
ROCKY POINT, NC
TURTLE CREEK, PA
MCMECHEN ,WV
GALLARGUES, GL
BRECKSVILLE, OH
SWANSEA, IL
SAINT LOUIS, MI
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ
BROOKLYN, NY
BROOKLYN, NY
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ
BALTIMORE, MD
NEW YORK, NY
RUTLAND, VT
MISSION VIEJO, CA
BOHEMIA, NY
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY
MONACA, PA
BENSALEM, PA
Date
03/20/2015
02/08/2015
02/03/2015
02/03/2015
02/26/2015
04/23/2015
04/08/2015
03/10/2015
12/29/2014
03/08/2015
02/25/2015
04/30/2015
01/11/2015
01/31/2015
04/05/2015
02/08/2015
02/15/2015
02/15/2015
03/27/2015
11/15/2014
01/10/2015
03/30/2015
05/31/2015
03/30/2015
04/09/2015
04/02/2015
02/18/2015
04/17/2015
03/28/2015
12/23/2015
11/15/2014
02/13/2015
01/26/2015
03/19/2015
03/25/2015
Age
74
87
93
93
52
83
85
94
93
62
75
73
81
91
90
95
90
90
47
73
92
82
55
82
69
50
70
75
84
91
85
90
49
89
70
Lodge Happenings
Piece 2 Perfect
Carrying on
Lodge Estlian No. 404, Fairview Heights, Illinois - It’s finally summer, I think.
Flowers are abundant and my one tomato plant is growing. I’m trying a “pot”
Long,
tomato this year, so can’t wait to see what it does. Okay, okay ye non-believers,
we’ll see what it does!
Illustrious
We’re going to start out with good news this month. After several years of
friendship, Yolly Zaruba’s daughter, Barbara, married Dave Spencer at a chapel in
Las Vegas on February 24, 2015. Congratulations to Dave and Barbara Spencer!
History
Our other good news is that on April 27, 2015, a second daughter was born to
Katherine and Gregory Mertens. Evelyn Lynn weighed in at 7 lbs. and 6 oz. and
was 19 3/4 inches long. The proud grandparent is Ken Mertens.
We had eight bowlers at the Bowling Congress this year including our President
Gena. (No, she is not able to bowl, but can be a cheerleader or watch if she wants.)
Winners, etc. will be in our future Journal article. I want to take the opportunity to
remind all of you of the upcoming Get-Together in New Orleans. If you want to go
and have not yet made your reservation, better do so right away. The information
can be found right here in the Journal.
Yolly is sending prescription medicine bottles (labels peeled off and glue cleaned
off) to Home Office. If any of our members want to participate, bring them to meeting. Just make sure you clean the bottles like mentioned above.
At our meeting this month, we had as special speakers Ashley and Stacey
Hylskey, who have started their own business called “Piece 2 Perfect” and are certified dog trainers. They were certified at Petropolis in Chesterfield, Missouri, after
taking advanced training. Each girl had to have their own dog and train it. Both
dogs and owners passed with flying colors! Ashley’s dog is Apollo and is a 4-year
old Shepherd-Lab mix. Stacey’s dog, Millie, is pure bred Australian Shepherd. At
our meeting, the girls gave a demonstration on general behavior (sit, stand, heel,
stay in position, lay down, etc.) Ashley and Stacey were told their dogs had great
potential: Apollo would be a great drug dog (such as pot) and did a demonstration
at the meeting. Millie would be a wonderful retrieval dog who can pick up things
off the floor, etc., for handicapped owners. This was demonstrated for us also.
These sound like some extra special, well-trained dogs! It is advised that those who
might consider obedience training for their dogs, start them when they’re about 3-4
months old and the owner must attend with their animals. The classes usually run
one hour per week for 12 weeks.
The girls will give a presentation at the Collinsville Library on June 20, 2015. If
you can, come “meet and greet” them and what they offer. Ashley and Stacey are
the daughters of Bill and Debbie Hylsky, who were married 32 years on April 9,
2015. Congratulations!
‘til next month…..
Fraternally, Sandy Haney, Scribe
By the Numbers: Gardening
- About 35 percent of American households grow food at home or in a community
garden.
- The average home food garden is about 600 square feet.
- Almost 76 percent of households with a food garden grow vegetables.
- Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown and are found in 86 percent of all
home gardens.
- The average time spent per week gardening at home averages about five hours.
Source: National Gardening Association
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Lodge Junior American Czechs No.
388, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - At our May
7, 2015, meeting we updated our summer activities. May 9, 2015, we “Joined
Hands” at the Czech National
Cemetery. We raked, bagged, and
loaded 25 huge leaf bags onto the truck.
It’s our great opportunity to help get the
grounds ready for our annual Memorial
Day program. Junior American Czech
Lodge members are carrying on a long,
illustrious history. We were one of the
earliest English-speaking lodges and
hosted the Get-Together back in 1937.
Last year, we donated over $5,000 to
charities. (See Join Hands Day photo on
page 15.)
The evening of June 5, 2015, we will
be socializing at the “best” local pizza
restaurant for fun and relaxation.
On July 4, 2015, as we have done for
a number of years, we will be assisting
at the annual Cedar Rapids Freedom
Festival Breakfast. The entire week of
July 13 through 17, 2015, we will put
on our aprons and help with St. Paul’s
Church annual “Free Lunch” program.
We always appreciate being included in
these opportunities. It is our pleasure to
help when needed.
After confirming all these upcoming
dates, we had a “Cooking Contest.”
Each member brought a serving of his
or her favorite bar. The tasting ended
with a tie for “Best” between Marcella
Stolba and Mike Papich. It was unique
and lots of fun to have sweet bars and
juice for breakfast.
Our next meeting will be Friday,
June 12, 2015, at 9 a.m. at the Cedar
Rapids Public Library.
Fraternally yours,
Belva Butcher
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Lodge Happenings
Join Hands Day with
Sokol St. Louis
Representing Pet
Therapy Team
Lodge Rovnost No. 53, Indian Head Park, Illinois Members Joyce Nemec and Caroline Johnston were asked to
represent the Pet Therapy Team from Hinsdale Humane
Society on April 15, 2015, which was Volunteer Appreciation
Week at Manor Care in Hinsdale. The residents collected and
donated dog food to Hinsdale Humane Society. A picture was
taken with a resident to acknowledge the donation and recognize the appreciation for the Pet Therapy Team visits.
In June, Lodge Rovnost will be going out for lunch to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Any Rovnost members interested in attending, please call Caroline Johnston at
708-387-9423.
Fraternally, Caroline Johnston
French Silk Fudge
2 cups superfine sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 Tbls. vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
1 small can evaporated milk
18 oz. chocolate chips
2 cups small marshmallows
In a 4 quart microwave safe bowl, mix the sugar and milk.
Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir, then microwave an
additional 3 minutes. Stir in butter and marshmallows until
dissolved. Add chocolate chips, vanilla and nuts. Pour into
buttered 8 x 11 inch pan. Chill until set and cut into small
pieces.
Yield: 2 pounds.
Note: Be sure to use superfine sugar and fresh marshmallows.
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Lodge Washington No. 30, St. Louis, Missouri - As part of
Join Hands Day, members of Lodge Missouri joined Sokol St.
Louis members at Sokol Camp to do some cleaning and
maintenance work in time for the new season at the Camp.
It’s a very nice facility with a long and rich 75+ year history,
and we’re happy to help support it. (See photos on page 15.)
District Council No. 13 will hold its annual picnic there on
Sunday, August 9, 2015, with food, refreshments, bingo,
swimming, and other fun. More details will appear in the
Czech Center News, and we’d love to see a big turnout.
At our last meeting, the Lodge decided that we will support Lydia’s House for this year’s National Project. Lydia’s
House provides transitional housing for abused women and
their children, and also works to end domestic violence.
We’ll be organizing some collections of needed items for
them, and we will also work with some members to provide
handmade quilts and comforters. We know we can count on
our members’ generosity to help this good cause!
We will also pay our regular visit to prepare dinner at
Fisher House at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Hospital here in
St. Louis on Saturday, June 20, 2015. We’ll meet at the
House, located on the hospital grounds, at 2:00 p.m. Food
will be provided by the Lodge, and we’ll cook and put it all
together in time for dinner for the guests. Interested in joining us? Call Deborah Zeman at 314-732-9620 and she’ll give
you other details. Fisher House is a facility offering low-cost
lodging for family members of veterans who are undergoing
treatment at nearby VA hospitals, and this will be our fifth
time for this cooking project.
Gail Petelik will represent the Lodge at this year’s GetTogether in New Orleans. We look forward to a full report on
the weekend’s activities.
Five of our youth members took part in the Junior BowlO-Rama in April. They enjoyed three games, lunch, and a
souvenir from the Home Office. Our thanks to Gail Petelik,
Lodge Youth Director, for handling all the details.
Happy Father’s Day!
Til next time –
Fraternally, Mildred Zeman
When I was a kid at first I wanted to own a candy shop.
I guess every kid wants to we just want to have access free access.
Franka Potente
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Riddles for Kids:
Down on the Farm
Q: Why did the farmer feed his cow money?
A: Because he wanted rich milk!
Q: Why did the cabbage win the race?
A: Because it was a head!
Q: How did the scarecrow win the Nobel Prize?
A: He was out standing in his field!
Q: How do you know what kind of tractor is coming?
A: You watch the trailer!
Q: Why shouldn’t you tell a secret on a farm?
A: Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has
ears!
Q: What farm animal keeps the best time?
Czech to English
Červen……………………..June (Čer-ven)
Bonbón……………….……candy (bon-bón)
Karamela…………………..caramel (kar-a-mel-a)
Marcipán…………………..Marzipan (mar-ci-pán)
Lizátko…………………….lollipop (liz-átko)
Cukr……………………….sugar (cu-kr)
Cukrovar…………………..sugar factory (cuk-ro-var)
Cukrkandl…………………candy sugar (cu-kr-kan-dl)
Cukroví……………………sweets (cu-kro-ví)
Řepa……………………….sugar beet (ře-pa)
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A: A watch dog!
Q: What did the baby corn say to the mama corn?
A: “Where’s Popcorn?”
Q: What made the cucumber mad?
A: It got in a pickle!
Q: Why did the farmer plow his field with a steamroller?
A: He wanted to grow mashed potatoes!
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If you are an eligible female CSA member, unmarried, 18 - 23 years old,
we are inviting you to attend
the 79th Annual CSA Get-Together
held in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 31 - August 2, 2015
to compete in the Miss National CSA Contest.
Competing in the Miss CSA Contest is a fabulous opportunity to meet other young
women your age, make new friends, and participate in a contest which is the highlight of the Get-Together weekend. Expenses for travel, lodging, and meals are
compliments of CSA, as well as a $100 spending allowance for every contestant!
The Get-Together offers social events, great food, entertainment, music, and dancing. By participating in the contest, not only will you be representing your family
and lodge, but if becoming Miss National CSA 2015, a grand prize of $2,000
awaits!!!
Like Sis. Angela Raha Schreiner, Miss National CSA 2015 (pictured above), take
the opportunity to make new friends, promote CSA throughout your reign (all travel
expenses paid by CSA) and experience a year you will always remember.
Find your form and rules by visiting csalife.com. Click on Member Forms under the
Fraternal tab. Or call 1-800-543-3272. Hurry! The deadline to apply is June 10!