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Volume 120 WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011 NUMBER 5845
F C S U President’s Message:
2 0 1 1 Here Comes Summer
JEDNOTA
“Here comes summer – School is out – Oh happy days –
Here comes summer” These were the beginning lyrics written
and sung by Jerry Keller and popular on the radio in the sum-
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
mer of 1960. Some of you may remember the song. I am a
fan of the 1950’s and early 1960’s doo-wop and pop music in
The 75 students pictured in this issue of Jednota (see pp 4– 7) were chosen as scholar- addition to Slovak music.
After a hiatus of several years the Society is again holding a
ship recipients by our Scholarship Committee – which is composed of active and retired
“Family Picnic” on August 14, 2011 in Novelty, Ohio (about 25
educators – as a result of their SAT scores, cumulative grade point average and class rank.
miles east of the Home Office). Please read the information in
Each applicant was judged on the basis of his/her involvement in extra-curricular and vol-
the Jednota; fun and entertainment for all ages. Visit the Home
unteer activities, as well. Emphasis was placed upon pride of being Catholic and Slovak as
Office if you have time.
evidenced throughout the required essays on the application. Finally, financial need and the
Prior picnics were held at the Jednota property grounds in
cost of their chosen colleges were evaluated. Middletown, Pennsylvania. However, as many of you know
The Scholarship Committee selected 70 winners and each will receive a one-time grant the grounds are basically undeveloped and required the pur- Andrew M. Rajec
of $750.00. chase or renting of almost everything, including portable toilets,
In addition, a “Philip Hrobak Scholarship” and “Stephanie Husek Scholarship” was award- chairs, picnic tables, tents etc. Our Fraternal Activities Director, Susan Ondrejco, considered
ed to the top male and top female applicant respectively. Zachary Robert Hudak is the 2011 the facilities at Middletown and other potential sites and recommended the site at Novelty,
top male winner and Rachel Sinchak is the 2011 top female winner. These special awards Ohio, which the Board approved.
Come and join us. “Here comes summer – School is out – Oh happy days – Here comes
are one-time grants and are in the amount of $1,000.00 each.
summer”.
There also were three special awards given by the “John A. Sabol Nursing Scholarship
Fraternally,
Fund” to applicants who have been accepted into either an approved three- or four-year
Andrew M. Rajec, President
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FREE ADMISSION
FOR ALL FCSU MEMBERS,
FAMILY AND GUESTS
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National Picnic Features Old Fashioned
Food, Fun & Entertainment
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Attendees of the 2011 FCSU National Picnic can expect great food, great fun, and great
entertainment -- including a performance by the Lučinka Children’s Slovak Folk Ensemble
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of Cleveland and Slovak music by Kontakty
- the Juráši Family Band - from New Jersey. 
Food served from noon - 6PM features 
hot dogs, hamburgers, oven fried chicken,
kielbasa, corn on the cob, baked beans,
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tossed salad, potato salad, watermelon
slices, white cake, brownies, soft serve ice 
cream, slushies, ice cream bars, ice cream 
sandwiches, fudge bars, popsicles, coffee, 
lemonade, ice tea, soft drinks ... and MORE.
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Details on p11 of this issue.
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Scholarship Winners .....................4 - 7  
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Insights and Viewpoints
St. Vincent Archabbey ––– Homilies
, Father Demetrius R. Dumm O.S.B., Father Campion P. Gavaler O.S.B
July 17, 2011 who are sure they know the difference may, like the Scribes and Pharisees, discover at
harvest-time that they too are totally mistaken. The conclusion is clear: rash judgment is
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
a very dangerous spiritual disease.
Matthew 13: 24-43 The short parables about the mustard seed and the leaven are used to illustrate the
surprising growth of the church in spite of small and unpromising beginnings. The point is
Gospel Summary
that God can work through small and ordinary agents (like ourselves) to achieve surpris-
There is a longer and a shorter version
ing and significant results. We should find this truth encouraging and allow it to free us
of this Sunday’s gospel reading and most
from a sense of helplessness. With God we can do more than we could ever imagine.
congregations will probably hear only the
shorter passage (13:24-30). Accordingly,
July 24, 2011
I shall focus on the shorter version, with
some brief comments at the end about Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
the remaining verses (13:31-43). The analogy Jesus uses is
Matthew 13:44-52
called a parable, which means that it is a fictitious but believable
story used to illustrate a spiritual reality. Gospel Summary
Most of those who heard Jesus were farmers and they could This Sunday’s passage contains the last three of the set of sev-
readily understand that one cannot easily distinguish weeds from Demetrius R. Dumm en parables that Matthew placed in the center of his gospel. The
wheat when the plants are very small. It is only when they have O.S.B. kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field or a pearl of
grown taller that the difference becomes apparent. By that time, great price. When its great value is recognized, one gladly does
however, the roots are so intertwined that one cannot pull out the weeds without severely all that is necessary to obtain it. The kingdom of heaven is also
damaging the wheat. Only at the harvest can the separation be made safely. (Thus far, like a net that collects all sorts of fish. Just as the useless fish are
you hear a former farm boy speaking!) eventually thrown away, at the end of the age the wicked will be
The parable being presented here concerns the identity of the true believers. It is often rejected. The last parable is a sober reminder that even though
Campion P. Gavaler,
impossible to know who are for sure the true and faithful followers of Jesus since we can Jesus is the presence of divine wisdom, many take offense at O.S.B.
usually judge only by appearances. In Jesus’ day, the Scribes and Pharisees seemed him, and because of their lack of faith are lost.
to be the most religious of all, yet he rejected them for lack of interior conversion. They Jesus then expresses concern that the disciples understand the parables because they
thought they knew for sure who were the “weeds” and who were the “wheat.” And they like Jesus must instruct others in the mystery of the kingdom.
were sure that those whom they rejected were rejected by God also. The gospels tell us Life Implications
that Jesus thought otherwise. Three aspects of God’s kingdom are highlighted in these parables: the necessity of rec-
Life Implications ognizing its ultimate value, the necessity of responding with total commitment upon recog-
Nothing is more hazardous for us human beings than to pass judgment on the relation- nition of its presence, and the possibility of rejecting the gift of eternal life that it brings.
ship of any individual with God. Even in cases of fairly obvious wrongdoing we cannot Matthew in narrating events of Jesus’ life provides good life-illustrations of today’s par-
always know about special circumstances that may affect final judgment on that person’s ables that may help us hear them in a personal way.
behavior. Since one cannot sin without freedom, and since many have been loved so little A rich young man approached Jesus and asked what he must do to gain eternal life.
that their freedom is minimal, it follows that the degree of their culpability may be greatly Jesus sensed the possibility that this young man may have been keeping all the com-
reduced. mandments except the first, the source of all the others: “,,. you shall love the Lord, your
Many of us prefer not to listen to such reasoning because we want a simplistic solution God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength” (Dt 6:5). He
replied: “ . . . go, sell what you have and give to the poor . . . then come, follow me.” When
to crime, which ignores the deeper question about who have been loved and are therefore
the young man heard this reply to his question, he went away sad, for he had many pos-
free enough to accept full responsibility for their actions. As a consequence, it can easily
sessions” (Mt 19:16-22).
happen that many of us more or less free and privileged people will be judged a bit more
In contrast, Matthew also tells us of two blind men who recognized Jesus as the “pearl
severely because we did not love and help those who may have been struggling in some
of great price” they were seeking. They cried out to him in their poverty. Moved with pity,
degree of psychic or spiritual bondage.
Jesus gave them sight, and they followed him (Mt 20:29-34). In Mk 10:46-52 the contrast
No doubt Jesus has the judgmental tendencies of the Scribes and Pharisees in mind
with the sighted-yet-blind rich man is even more dramatically drawn).
when he uses this parable. Such smugly “orthodox” members of the church are often
The good news for us is that the Risen Lord is present in our celebration of the Eu-
very impatient with church authorities who do not condemn and reject less “observant”
charist not only to instruct us about the kingdom of heaven, but also to give us his Spirit.
members. They want the “weeds” torn out of the ground…and the sooner, the better. In
In the Spirit, through faith, we receive sight to recognize the presence of the kingdom in
fact, however, it is not all so clear who are the “wheat” and who are the “weeds.” And those
our world, and we receive courage to commit ourselves totally to God’s reign with single-
minded desire.
NEWSPAPER DEADLINES
In his Rule for Monasteries, Saint Benedict (one of those scribes who has been in-
structed in the kingdom of heaven) gives us two sayings to help us keep alive in our
hearts the meaning of this Sunday’s liturgy. From the Prologue: “If today you would hear
his voice, harden not your hearts” (Ps 95:8), and adapted from chapter 72: “Prefer nothing
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JEDNOTA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 011 PAGE 
The Best of the Best!
Top Guns Thru May 2011
Audrey J. Balazik Joseph Edward Rura Michael E. Lako Cluey Sandy Robert J. Kopco Michael E. Lako
First Place Second Place Third Place First Place Second Place Third Place
Top proposers by AmounT of InsurAnce sold Top proposers by ToTAl poInTs
name branch Insurance Amount name branch Total points
Balazik, Audrey J. 367 120,000 Sandy, Cluey 322 486
Rura, Joseph Edward 484 120,000 Kopco, Robert J. 24 255
Lako, Michael E. 2 115,000 Lako, Michael E. 02 166
Rimarcik, Joseph C. 743 90,000 Kelchak, George J. 581 151
Petrus, Dorothy J. 670 80,000 Jurcenko, John A. 153 149
Matta, Florence K. 38 75,000 Kapitan, Mary J. 746 140
Marmol, Dolores 162 75,000 Scavina, Joseph T. 682 135
Holly, Barbara Ann 410 60,000 Rajec, Andrew M. 89 121
Tarquinio, Frances 320 55,000 Rura, Joseph Edward 484 112
Kromer, Karen M. 157 50,000 Harcar, Andrew R. 40 105
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FROM THE DESK OF THE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
FCSU LIFE ANNUITY & IRA
INTEREST RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011
Eight Year Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity or IRA 3.75% APY
Cluey Sandy Robert J. Kopco John A. Jurcenko
Six Year Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity or IRA’s 3.50% APY
Second Place Second Place Third Place
with the “Cash Interest” Option 3.25% APY
Top proposers by AmounT of AnnuITIes/IrA sold New six-year fixed rate Deferred Annuity or IRA 3.25% APY
New “Park 2 Annuity” 2.50% APY
name branch Annuities
Sandy, Cluey 322 486,614.65 New Park Free Plus Annuity or IRA—1st yr guarantee 2.15% APY
Kopco, Robert J. 24 256,127.94 (new Park Free Plus maximum deposit $25,000.00 PER PERSON)
Jurcenko, John A. 153 144,500.00 New Settlement Options are based on an interest rate of 3.00% APY
Scavina, Joseph T. 682 136,089.57
Rajec, Andrew M. 89 121,422.29 If you have any questions about our annuities or IRA’s,
Harcar, Andrew R. 40 99,441.17 Please contact your local branch officer or the Home Office at 1-800-533-6682
Kelchak, George J. 581 94,000.00
Rura, Joseph Edward 484 72,279.04 Email: [email protected] Kenneth A. Arendt, Executive Secretary
Nowatkoski, Katherine 856 70,000.00
Valo, Albert R. 587 60,000.00
Clarification:
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THINK ABOUT IT!
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2011 Jednota Scholarship Winners
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hospital nursing program or a fully- accredited college of their choice. A one-time grant of
$750.00 was given to the 2011 Nursing Scholarship winners – Renee Lorys, Elizabeth Ra-
chel Polinski, and Ashley Taylor.
Additionally, upon proof of college graduation sent to the Home Office, each of the 75
scholarship winners will be issued a $3,000.00 Single Premium Life Insurance Policy.
All applicants who did not receive a scholarship will be given a one-time $50.00 U.S. Sav-
ings Bond in appreciation of their efforts.
Congratulations to all. Best wishes in your academic careers. We ask all our Scholarship
winners to be active in their local Branch and District.
Andrew M. Rajec Kenneth A. Arendt
President Executive Secretary AnKOSKO, nICHOLAS BAJnOK, JEnnIFER BAKER, BERnADETTE
Parents: Lorraine & Robert Parents: Susan Schrecengost MARIE
Ankosko, Branch: 514K ~ Perth & Michael Bajnok, Branch: 024K Parents: Virginia & Ralph Jr
Amboy, NJ, College/University: ~ Cleveland, OH, College/Univer- Baker, Branch: 333K ~ Grassflat,
Top Male Top Female
Penn State University, Major: sity: The Ohio State University, PA, College/University: Marywood
Philip Hrobak Scholarship Stephanie Husek Scholarship Business Major: Pre-Veterinary Medicine University, Major: Art and English
Education
HuDAK, ZACHARy SInCHAK, RACHEL
ROBERT Parents: Jayne & Del Jr. BEnnETHuM, WILLIAM BILLy, ALExAnDER CALABRO, SARAH
Parents: Bobbi Jean & Chris- Sinchak, Branch: 731K ~ Parents: Maryann & William RICHARD Parents: Teresa & Dion Calabro,
toper Hudak, Branch: 670K ~ Youngstown, OH, College/Univer- Bennethum, Branch: 175K ~ Parents: Lisa & Richard Billy, Branch: 382K ~ Scranton, PA, Col-
Donora, PA, College/University: sity: Saint Mary’s College, Major: Reading, PA, College/University: Branch: 320K ~ Belle Vernon, PA, lege/University: Elizabethtown
Duquesne University, Major: Eco- Molecular Biology Penn State University , Major: College/University: St. Vincent College, Major: Music Education
nomics Engineering College, Major: History
John A. Sabol nursing Scholarship Fund nursing Awards - 3
CHMIEL, MOnICA COLuMBuS, MICHAEL P DEMEGLIO, CHELSEA E
Parents: Jane & Gregory Parents: Mary & Michael Co- Parents: Jennifer & Joseph
LORyS, REnEE POLInSKI, RACHEL Chmiel, Branch: 853K ~ Charleroi, lumbus, Branch: 002K ~ Pitts- DeMeglio, Branch: 032K ~ Pine
Parents: Joanne & Rob Lorys, ELIZABETH PA, College/University: Duquesne burgh, PA, College/University: Brook, PA, College/University:
Branch: 019K ~ Trumbull, CT, Parents: Darlene & Ray- University, Major: Middle Child- West Virginia University, Major: Cazenovia College, Major: Eques-
College/University: Clemson Uni- mond Polinski, Branch: 038K ~ hood Education (Grades 4-8) Engineering trian Studies and Criminal Justice
versity, Major: Nursing Duquesne, PA, College/Univer-
sity: Duquesne University, Major:
Nursing
DORDAn, AuRORA DORRELL, ROBERT FEDuRCO, RyAn
CHRISTInA Parents: Rita & Clive Dorrell, Parents: Loraine & Robert Fe-
TAyLOR, ASHLEy Parents: Christine & Albert Branch: 199K ~ Norvelt, PA, Col- durco, Branch: 785K ~ Toronto,
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Branch: 764K ~ Warren, OH, Col- IL, College/University: University Major: Biochemistry/ Pre-Medi- leton University, Major: Public Af-
lege/University: University of Ala- of Alaska-Anchorage, Major: Eng- cine fairs /Policy Management
bama, Major: Nursing lish and Japanese
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FRAMPTOn, COnOR n GAyDOSH, MEGAn GILGER, JOHn W HAnLOn, JEnnA HAWK, JEnnIFER HRICIK, PAuL T
Parents: Kathleen & Tracy Parents: Jennifer & Mike Gay- Parents: JoAnne & William Gil- Parents: Cindy & Joseph Han- Parents: Nancy & Oliver, Parents: Victoria & Michael
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trona Heights, PA, College/Uni- College/University: St. Francis PA, College/University: Blooms- PA, College/University: Slippery PA, College/University: Kent State PA, College/University: Westmo-
versity: Slippery Rock University, University, Major: Occupational burg University of Pennsylvania, Rock University, Major: Dance University, Major: Communica- reland County Community Col-
Major: Communications Therapy Major: Exercise Science and Psychology and Adaptive tion/Information lege, Major: Undecided
Physical education
HRuSKA, EMILy ISBAn, STEPHAn JAnOSIK, GREGORy P JAnOSIK, JOHnATHAn L JAvOR, JOSHuA KALLOP, LOGAn
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University, Major: Physician As- Institute of Technology, Major: State University, Major: Business/ Kent State University, Major: Ac- State University, Major: Mechani- University of Pennsylvania, Major:
sistant Fashion Design Accounting counting cal/Biomedical Engineering Computer Science
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of Pittsburgh or University of Or- PA, College/University: Lycom- University: Rochester Institute of Madison University, Major: Dietet- ster College, Major: Biology/ Pre- Fairleigh Dickinson University,
egon or Brown University, Major: ing College, Major: Biology/ Pre- Technology, Major: Computer Sci- ics Veterinary Medicine Major: Secondary Education and
Creative Writing or Behavioral Medicine ence/Game Design Musical Theater
Economics
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water, NJ, College/University: Apollo, PA, College/University: hall, PA, College/University: Uni- MN, College/University: Saint Norvelt, PA, College/University: College/University: The Ohio
Johns Hopkins University Major: Youngstown State University, versity of Pennsylvania, Major: Benedict, Major: Biology / Pre- Grove City College, Major: Spe- State University , Major: Middle
Biology Major: Music Education/ Perfor- Digital Media Design Dentistry cial Education Pre K -8 /Elemen- Childhood Education – Math/
mance tary Education Pre K-4 Reading and Language Arts
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MOnTELEOnE, KATILyn MORGAnO, vICTORIA R nACE, ELIZABETH OPALInSKI, nATHAn PAynE, KuRT THOMAS PFEIFER, ALySSA
Parents: Sherry & Gabriel Mon- Parents: Beth Maul & Paul Parents: Gloria Wassil-Nace Parents: Martha & Michael Parents: Laurie & Kurt, Branch: Parents: Nicolette Crabtree &
teleone, Branch: 085K ~ Plains, Morgano, Branch: 381K ~ Pas- & Daryl Nace, Branch: 005P ~ Opalinski, Branch: 181K ~ 055K ~ Broomall, PA, College/ Thomas Pfeifer, Branch: 181K ~
PA, College/University: Misericor- saic, NJ, College/University: Ken- Pittston, PA, College/University: Latrobe, PA, College/University: University: United States Naval Latrobe, PA, College/University:
dia University, Major: Undecided tucky University, Major: Physical Gettysburg College, Major: Biol- University of Pittsburgh, Major: Academy, Major: Engineering Carlow University, Major: Nursing
Therapy ogy/Chemistry/Pre-Optometry Electrical Engineering
PRESnAL, MARGARET PunTuRI, BEnJAMIn RAMSEy, CLARE REED, DAnIEL A ROquES, KEyTOn ROSSMAn, KELLI
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University, Major: Nutrtion and Kent State University, Major: Ar- sity, Major: Global Studies/Inter- University, Major: Early Childhood College of Art and Design, Major: Francis University, Major: Occu-
Dietetics chitecture national Relations Education Interactive Design/ Game Devel- pational Therapy
opment
RuKAvInA, STEPHAnIE RuRA, DAnIELLE MARIE SALLEy, JESSICA SAMBuCInI, AMAnDA SCHLOSSER, WILLIAM E SCHWER, ERICH
MARy Parents: Suzanne & Edward, Parents: Suzanne & Edward Parents: Joanne & Frank Sam- Parents: Susan & Robert Parents: Donna & Allan Schw-
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College/University: St. Vincent versity, Major: Physical Therapy versity of New Hampshire, Major: College of New Jersey, Major: Elizabethtown College, Major: University, Major: Business/ Eco-
College, Major: Early Childhood Communication Sciences and Psycholgy and Education Elementary Education nomics
Education Disorders
SCIuLLO, JOHn SIKORA, MICHAEL STACHnIK, JEFFREy J II STAnIK, MICHAEL W Iv SuCHnICK, nATHAnIEL TAKESSIAn, MACKEnZIE
Parents: Leanor & John Sci- Parents: Mikki Quiñones- Parents: Bonnie & Jeffrey Parents: Ruth & Mike Stanik, Parents: Deborah & Mark Parents: Elaine & David Takes-
ullo, Branch: 401K ~ North Apollo, Sikora & Charles Sikora, Branch: Stachnik, Branch: 240P ~ Pittston, Branch: 855K ~ Cleveland, OH, Suchnick, Branch: 132K ~ Boon- sian, Branch: 002K ~ Pittsburgh,
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Atlantic University, Major: Pre- University: Miami University, Ma- of South Florida, Major: Pre-Medi- State University, Major: Physical State University- Worthington, enaw Community College, Major:
Medicine jor: Undecided cine Therapy Major: Computer Science- Com- Undecided
puter Forensics
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MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011
EMBASSY SUITES
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
OPEn:
President Andrew M. Rajec called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and asked Vice Presi- MOnTHLy DISBuRSEMEnTS
dent Andrew R. Harcar, Sr. to lead the prayer. The Executive Secretary reported that the following disbursements were incurred and paid
during the month of March.
ROLL CALL:
Members attending: Andrew M. Rajec, President Disbursements for the month of April 2011:
Kenneth A. Arendt, Executive Secretary Death Benefits & Accumulations $ 329,137.78
Andrew R. Harcar, Sr., Vice President Cash Withdrawals & Accumulations $ 32,959.18
George F. Matta, Treasurer (absent and excused) Matured Endowments & Accumulations $ 0.00
Carl Ungvarsky, Regional Director (telephonically, Trust Fund $ 0.00
by invitation of the President)
The Executive Secretary also presented the Membership and Annuity Report. The Execu-
AqS MAnAGEMEnT, InC.: tive Committee reviewed the remainder of the disbursements and the Executive Secretary answered
Larry White, representing AQS Management, Inc., was present to give his monthly presen- all questions.
tation. After his report Mr. White answered the Executive Committee’s questions. The President led
a review on the current annuity interest rates and after a lengthy discussion the Committee decided Executive Secretary led a discussion concerning the new directives and forms required by
the rates will remain the same and in June the interest rates will be reviewed further. the states we are licensed in (replacement forms, suitability forms, endorsements, etc).
ACCEPTAnCE OF THE APRIL MEETInG MInuTES: MISCELLAEOuS:
The Executive Secretary presented the Minutes of the April 2011 Executive Committee The President updated the Executive Committee on our property and the Printery building
Meeting. A motion was made by Kenneth Arendt and seconded by Andrew R. Harcar, Sr. to accept in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
REquESTS FOR ADS AnD DOnATIOnS:
TREASuRER’S STOCK AnD BOnD REPORT: The request for donations and ads were reviewed and acted upon.
Due to the absence of the Treasurer there was no treasurer’s report given at this time.
ADJOuRn:
SALES AnD MARKETInG: There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Andrew Harcar and
The Vice President reviewed our sales production report in different Regions and answered seconded by Kenneth Arendt to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
the Executive Committee’s questions. The Vice President also reviewed the sales production report
of our independent agents, noting that we are continuing to add agents. Vice President Harcar re- The President asked Vice President Andrew Harcar to close the meeting with prayer.
viewed the upcoming seminars for 2011 and encourages District and Branch officers to contact him if __________________ ___________________
their District or Branch is interested in conducting a seminar. Andrew M. Rajec Kenneth A. Arendt
National President Executive Secretary
Vice President Harcar stated a seminar has been planned for June 12 in Uniontown, Penn-
sylvania for District 9, the Frank T. Holly District and District 12, the Msgr Andrew Hlinka District.
vvv vvv vvv
Executive Secretary stated we are in the process of updating our Power Point presentation
for seminars to include all new necessary forms required by the states we are licensed in. Renown Slovak Painter and Entrepreneur
Executive Secretary Arendt stated that our illustration software has been further updated to
Igi Brezo Generates Buzz in California
include all the new state required forms.
Vice President Harcar updated the Executive Committee on the upcoming Membership As an avid traveler, Slovak painter
Meet which will be a four day Eastern Caribbean Cruise held November 14-18, 2011. He stated all and entrepreneur Igi Brezo is re-
the information concerning cost, dates, and destinations has been mailed out to the recommenders. nowned for freely capturing the es-
The information is also available on our website and has gone out in the branch mailing and to the sence of his travels in his artwork.
newspaper. He exhibits his modern, expressive
abstract style with a hidden realism
FIRST quARTER FInAnCIAL STATEMEnT: that employs oil, acrylic, and mixed
The President and Executive Secretary led a discussion concerning our first quarter finan-
techniques on canvas and wood, de-
cial report. The Executive Secretary stated the quarterly financial statement will be printed in our Jed-
picting the depth of human passion
nota newspaper. The President stated we had another strong first quarter and added to our surplus,
and ethical values—such as justice
which is now standing at an all time high of over $18,000,000.
and suffering—contrasting good and
evil within the world while balancing
FRATERnAL ACTIvITIES:
the beautiful majesty of nature.
A discussion was led by the President concerning the FCSU National Picnic which will be
After Brezo heard about The
held August 14, 2011 at Wiegand’s Lake Park in Novelty, Ohio. Information on the picnic will be posted
Agape Refuge Home (TARH) of
on our website and sent to the branches as well as published in our newspaper.
Pasadena, California, and was made
aware of the organization’s mission
The President gave a review of the FCSU Bowling Tournament which was held in North
to provide a safe and loving environ-
Brunswick, New Jersey.
ment for children and youth that are
The President further stated he asked our Fraternal Activities Director to be in contact with victims of abuse or unwanted, espe-
the other Slovak fraternals to discuss the possibility for joint ventures in 2012. cially in Los Angeles, Riverside, and
San Bernardino counties in Southern
ExECuTIvE SECRETARy’S REPORT: California, Brezo decided to help.
(L – R) Slovak artist Igi Brezo, Dr. Alice Skuben,
Recognizing his own childhood dif-
and Paul Skuben
FEDERAL HOME LOAn BAnK ficulties under the rule of a Commu-
Executive Secretary Kenneth Arendt submitted a written report to the Executive Committee nist regime that squashed freedom of
which gave a complete update of the investments and transactions with the Federal Home Loan Bank expression, Brezo reached out to the organization and donated his 48 by 48-inch art work entitled
(FHLB). “Fireworks of Flowers,” which was offered in a silent auction to benefit TARH. The shelter’s manage-
ment was overwhelmed with the generosity of Brezo’s offer.
PORTFOLIO CuSTODIAn “I had begun to paint in the United States, and started feeling the cultural uniqueness of Califor-
The Executive Secretary updated the Executive Committee on the report from our portfolio nia,” Brezo said. “It was really amazing to me to hear of such things in the U.S., so I started thinking
custodian, Key Bank, and answered the Committee’s questions. about what I could do to make a difference. I wanted to donate a piece of artwork that was inspired
in California.”
MORTGAGES AnD OvERDuE MORTGAGES Mr. Brezo’s art collection also was featured in the June International Triptych at Paseo Colorado,
The Executive Secretary presented the report for the month of March for the Committee’s
one the first urban living, retail and restaurant complexes in the region.
review and answered their questions.
Submitted by Paul Skuben, Slovak American Center, President, Branch 844
JEDNOTA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 011 PAGE 
Feast of the Body and Blood
Book Corner
of Christ: Corpus Christi
[PleaseY pout uunndegr B oToke Beannne rN] ovels about Slovak Immigrants Ring True Today
By Sister Maria Theresa Hronec, S.S.C.M.,
Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, PA YoAulnvegn Tae Seenc Nkaorv welass a bboorun ti nS l1o9v1a5k tIom Smloivgarka nimtsm RiginragnTtsr uine MTocMdaeychan, West Virginia.
Her artistic talent was recognized by one of her teachers in Allentown, Pennsylvania, which made it possible for
Alvena Seckar was born in 1915 to Slovak immigrants in McMechan, West Virginia.
Following Trinity Sunday, the Eucharist is honored solemnly on either the next Thurs- hHeerr taort ifistnicd t aal epnat wtroasn r eacnodgn sizteudd byy aotn eth oef hPeer ntenaschyelvrsa inni aA llMenutosweun,m P eSnncshyolvoaln ioaf, wInhdicuhs trial Art. She transferred to New York
day or Sunday. Since the institution of the Eucharist occurs on Holy Thursday, with Umnaidvee rits pitoys saibnlde froer cheeirv teod f inhde ar pBa.tAro. ni na n1d9 s3tu9d ya natd t hhee Pre Mnn.sAy.lv iann i1a 9M4u9s.e u Smh Sec hsotould oife d painting with Walter Emerson Baum,
SInodl uWstrilisalo Anr,t .a Snhde tPrahnisl fRerereisdm toa Nne. w York University and received her B.A. in 1939 and her
overtones of farewell and sadness of the impending Passion and death, it is fitting M.A. in 1949. She studied painting with Walter Emerson Baum, Sol Wilson, and Phil Reisman.
Three of her books for children were originally published in the 1950s. Fortunately, these stories were reissued
that we have a feast of rejoicing. Also, in the unique Jewish tradition, the sacredness
inTh 1re9e9 o9f hbeyr bBooolkcsh faorz cyh-Cildarerdn uwcecrie Poruigbinl.a, llIyn pcu.,b lwishheicdh in i sth ew 1e9l5l 0ksn. oFowrtnu nfoatre lpyr, othmesoet isntogr iSesl ovak culture. Alvena Seckar is a
of the human body and blood calls for a special time of memories with reverence and pwroerme irneeisnsut eSdl oinv 1a9k9-9A bmy eBroilccahanz yw-Chaord huaccsi Pbuebel.n, I ncco.,n wshisicthe nist lwye oll ukntsopwonk feonr pirno mshootiwngi ng the devastation of surface coal min-
profound respect in a season of joy! inSlgo.v a Tk hcuelstuer eo. uAtslvteannad Siencgk asrt ios raie psro amrein efinllte Sdlo wvaikth-A imnfeorircmana wtiohon hcausl lbeede nf rcoomns ihsteern tblya ckground. Her father was a coal miner,
outspoken in showing the devastation of surface coal mining. These outstanding stories are
and the family moved more than twenty times from one mining camp to another. There are many references to Slo-
How dearly I recall the singing at the outdoor Corpus Christi processions, as the mon- filled with information culled from her background. Her father was a coal miner, and the family
vmaokv ceud smtoomre sth aann dtw tehnet yh taimrdess hfriopms aonned m dianinngg ecarsm up ntod eanr owthheirc. hT htehree aimrem miganray nretsfe rheandce tso work. Through her well-developed
strance was carried around the parish church area. As young communicants, dressed
cthoa Srloavcatke rcsu,s tcohmilsd arnedn t ahere h anrodts hoipnsl ya nedn dteanrtgaeirnse udn dbeur tw lehiachrn t hteo liemrmanigcraen atsn hda du tnod weorsrkta. nding.
in white dresses and veils, it was our privilege to scatter flower petals from our overflow- Through her well-developed characters, children are not only entertained but learn tolerance
Praise for Alvena Seckar’s Storytelling
and understanding.
ing baskets. How we looked forward to this day of joy! Many of you may also identify
with this blessed memory. Pra“iAselv feonr Aal vSeenca kSaerc kiasr ’tsh Set oaruyttehlolinr gof three outstanding stories for young readers exploring social injustice, promoting
ethnic and racial tolerance, raising environmental consciousness, and celebrating cultural diversity. “Alvena Seckar
With this hymn, Radostou Oplyvam, our hearts sing with joy and thanksgiving for this is“A alv emnaa sSeteckr asr tios rtyhtee alluetrh owr hoof t hbrreineg osu tcstoamndpinags sstioornie,s hfoisr tyooruicnag lr eaacdceursr aecxpyl,o arinngd sgoceinalu ine creativity to her memorable char-
great gift – Jesus present with us in the Eucharist. We see His promise fulfilled – to be aincjtuesrtsic,e e, pnrtoemrtoatiinnign egt hsntoicr aiensd, r aacniadl tporleersaennceta, triaoisninsg o efn wviroornkminegn tmale cnon ascniodu wsnoemsse, ann,d b oys and girls, as people of dignity, with
celebrating cultural diversity. “Alvena Seckar is a master storyteller who brings compassion,
with us always. juhissttiofiraicballe a cpcruirdaec yi,n a nthde gier njouibnse, c trheaetiirv iftaym toi lhieesr ,m aenmdo rthabelme cshealrvaectse.r”s, entertaining stories,
I have been deeply impressed by Blessed John Paul II’s teaching on the Eucharist. and presentations of working men and women, boys and girls, as people of dignity, with — Children’s Bookwatch
justifiable pride in their jobs, their families, and themselves.”
On April 17, 2003, in his encyclical: On the Eucharist in its Relationship to the Church, —“CWhilhderenn ’as nByo obkowoaktc whritten for children entertains, it fulfills its purpose. When such a book not only entertains, but in-
structs and lifts off the veil of misunderstanding of people, places, and things, it returns many surprising dividends.”
he writes: “Is it not the enraptured gaze of Mary as she contemplated the face of the
“When any book written for children entertains, it fulfills its purpose. When such a book not — S. Louis Belli
newborn Christ and cradled him in her arms that unparalleled model of love which only entertains, but instructs and lifts off the veil of misunderstanding of people, places, and
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things, it returns many surprising dividends.”
should inspire us every time we receive Eucharistic Communion.” —S. Louis Belli vice-President
We come to praise and honor Jesus as Lord of our lives, as Model and Giver of per- Trenton, NJ united Cerebral Palsy Association of new Jersey
Vice-President
fect love. He asks us to return and share the love, which He first gives to us daily. This United Cerebral Palsy AssociatRione ovf Nieeww Jersse yof Alvena Sekar’s Book Trilogy
is the flood of caring, compassion and mercy with which He overwhelms us. How can
Zuska of the Burning Hills is one of the trilogy of young teen novels that involves a young
we not be grateful? Let us love ourselves and others, as Christ blesses us. Daily He
gRirel vniaemwesd o Zf uAslkvae nwah oSe sktraurg’sg lBeos otok Threillpo ghyer Slovak immigrant parents while she deals with
shares His life with us. However, to stay with us is not enough. Even as He did, we are thZeu snkae iogfh tbheo rBhuornoidng b Huillllys ias nonde h oef rt heem trbilaogrrya osfs ymouenngt t oeef nh neorv oellsd -fashioned parents.
meant to continue to share by being the extension of God’s goodness, kindness and thaEt vinevno lvtheso au gyohu nthg eg irbl onaomk eids Zaulsrkeaa wdhyo ast rhuagglfl-ecse tno thuerlyp hoeldr , it is still a worthwhile purchase for
Slovak immigrant parents while she deals with the neighborhood
love. We will experience God’s joy and peace, as we see and reverence His love in the ybouullny ga nadd huelrt se mtobdararays. sKmiednst oefv heerry owldh-fearseh iownielld bpear eanbtlse. to relate to Zuska’s trials and triumphs,
persons we encounter daily. Each person is an image of Jesus’ abiding presence with fromEv edne tahloinuggh w thiteh b tohoek ins eailgrehabdoy rah hoaolfd-c ebnutlulyry t ool dh, eitr isfe setillli nag s of shame toward her ‘old fashioned’
pwaorertnhtwsh. iAlem puerrcihcaasnes f oinr y hoeunr gtoawdunlt slo toodka dy.o Kwidns euvpeorynw thheere i mwimll igrant miners and consider ‘miner’s
us – a living monstrance of his love. kbides a’b tloe tboe re rlaiftfera tfof Zaunskda ’as t‘rbiaalsd a inndfl turieunmcpeh.s’ , Ofronme dfaeathlinegr weivthe n stops speaking to a son that mar-
ries a daughter of a Slovak immigrant. The book, part adventure/part mystery, also contains
some moralistic messages, yet Seckar is neither preachy nor hits thet hree naeidghebro rhoovoed rb utlhly eto hheer faeedli ngs of shame toward her ‘old fashioned’ parents. Americans
in her town look down upon the immigrant miners and consider ‘miner’s kids’ to be riffraff and a
with these messages. ‘bad influence.’ One father even stops speaking to a son that marries a daughter of a Slovak
immigrant. The book, part adventure/part mystery, also contains some moralistic messages, yet
When Zuska tells an American friend’s father that she ‘likes AmericSeacnka rg isa nmeitehesr pbreeactthey rn otrh haitsn t he reader over the head with these messages.
these funny ones from the Old Country,’ he gently advises her to keep the old customs as well as enjoying the new
The When Zuska tells an American friend’s father that she ‘likes Americangames better than these
American customs‘…and you and we will be the richer for it. And don’t forget your native langfuunangy eon; etsh freomn tyheo Oul’dl lC okunnotryw,’ he gently advises her to keep the old customs as well as
Institution two languages which will be a proud accomplishment when you’re grown.’ eyonujory ninagti vthee la nnegwu aAgme;e trhiceann y couus’tlol kmnso‘…wa tnwdo y loaun gaunadg wesew whililc hb ew tihlle b rei cah perro fuodr iat.c Aconmd pdloisnh’mt feonrgt et
of the Out of the 3 books in the Seckar trilogy, Zuska contains the most references to Slovak cuswtohemn yso ua’rne dgr owwno.’u ld make
Eucharist, a nice gift for young adults whose grandparents hailed from the old Czechoslovakia (or any otaOhnudet worf o etuhlaed s3m tbaeokoerkn as niEnic tueh gerio fStep fcoekra ayro tnuri nlogg ayd, uZultsskwa hcoosnet agirnasntdhpea mreonstts rheafeileredn fcreosm t oth Selo ovladk customs
country at the turn of the century, for that matter). The publisher of these books,Bolchazy-CCazercdhuosclocvia,k iais (o tr oan yb oeth ecro emast-ern European country at the turn of the century, for that
nicholas matter). The publisher of these books,Bolchazy-Carducci, is to be commended for re-issuing
mended for re-issuing Seckar’s timeless tales. In 1952, Zuska earned a spot on the NY TimSeecsk alri’ss tti moefle stsh teal eHs. Iun n19d5r2e, Zdus ka earned a spot on the NY Times list of the Hundred Best
Poussin, Best Books for children. The book is illustrated throughout with B&W drawings. Books for children. The bookis illustrated throughout with B&Wdrawings.
—Virginia Par
1640 — virginia Parobek
Trapped in the Old Mine tells the adventure of Andy and Lena Marshak and their city Trapped in the Old Minetells the
adventure of Andy and Lena Marshak and
cousin Pete as they encounter a dangerous situation. their city cousin Pete as theyencounter a
In this story, 12-year old Andy Marshak’s parents emigrate from Slovakia and settle in dInan tgheisr ostuosr syi,t 1u2at-yioena.r old Andy Marshak’s
Coal Patch, a small mining town typical of many in coal-rich states like Pennsylvania or West parents emigrate from Slovakia and settle
in Coal Patch,a small mining town typical
Virginia. Never an entirely safe occupation, working in the coal mines back then was even of many in coal-rich states like
With Joy My Heart Resounds Radosťou Oplývam more hazardous than it is today and Seckar’s story highlights the dangers of mining work Penentinreslyyl vsaanfeia o ocrc uWpeasttio Vnir, gwinoirak.i nNge vine rthaen
and the terrible working conditions the men had to endure. Once an area of ground was coal mines back then was even more
With joy my heart resounds, Radousťou Oplývam, hazardous thanit is today and Seckar’s
‘mined out,’ an empty coal mine sat neglected and fell into disrepair. Unaware of the danger story highlights the dangers of mining
As your great love abounds Ked’ sa ja pozerám work and the terribleworking conditions
of these old mines and refusing to heed his cousins warning, ‘city cousin’ Pete insists on the men had to endure. Once an area of
On the altar. Ježišu moj. poking around in an old Coal Patch mine. What happens when he does depicts the reality ground was ‘mined out,’ an empty coal
mine sat neglected and fell into disrepair.
Here your love-gift I see, Na Teba v Sviatosti, of the dangers of these old mines. Young readers will learn a lot in general about life in the Unaware of the danger of these old mines
and refusing to heed his cousins warning,
Mercy so graciously Plného milosti coal mining camps. Especially interesting is when Andy explains to Pete how canaries (yes — canaries!) were first ‘city cousin’ Pete insists onpoking around
Now you offer. Ó Bože moj! cuosuesidns adso neoatr glye tp aoloisnog,n bouut sb yg satosr yte’ss etnedr s— inw ethll,e j umst irneeasd f—or yAonudrsye’lsf wohwant h caappneanrsy! Bis& cWa lled ‘Zlaty’ whicwhh emn hee adoness d ‘egpioctlsd tehen r eoalintyeo’f the dangers of theisne aonld o mld iCnoesa.l YPoautcnhg mreiandee. rWs hwaitll hleaaprpne an s
ililnu sStrlaotvioanks .b Iyn Siteicakllayr, atlhl teh rtowuogh c tohuessitnosry dnoic enlyo et ngheatn acelo tnheg ,b oboukt. by story’s end — well, just read for ylootu inr sgeenlefr awl ahboautt lhifea ipn ptheencosa!l mining camps. Especially interesting is when Andy explains to
Pete how canaries (yes —canaries!) were first used as early poisonous gas testers in the mines
B&—W iVlliurgsitnriaa tPioanrosb ebky Seckar all through the story nicely enhance the book. —Andy’s owncanary is called ‘Zlaty’ which means ‘golden one’ in Slovak. Initially, the two
Chorus: Sbor:
— virginia Parobek
I praise your holy Name, Nech je pochválená The third book in the trilogy is Misko.Like the other two books, it
Your Sacrifice acclaim, Svätosť Tvojho mena, wasT ohreig itnhailrldy pbuoboliksh iend tihne th teri l1o9g5y0’ sis a nMdi srekioss.u Leidk ien t1h9e99 o bthy er two books, it was originally published
iBno tlhchea z1y9-C5a0rd’su cacni Pdu rbel.i,s Isncu.e d in 1999 by Bolchazy-Carducci Publ., Inc.
Jesus, Savior. Ježišu moj.
Life in the eastern mining settlements brought undue care and responsibility to young
Life in the eastern mining settlements brought undue careand
Mreisspkoon sVibeilritnya t.o yIot uanlsg oM pisrkoov Viderenda . a I tb aalscok pdrroovpid efdo ra tbhaec kddirgonp ity and compassion that enabled him
Jesus, I humbly how, Ježišu pred Tebou afonrd t hhei sd imgnuitlyti -acnudl ctuomrapl ansesiiognh tbhoatr heonaobdle fda hmimily a tnod fihnisd m bueltai-uty and strength in each other amid the
Praise and adore you now, S úctou a velebou bculeltaukra pl nheyigshicbaolr hcooondd fiatmioinlys t oc hfinadr abcetaeurtiyz ainngd stthreenirg tdha iyn- etoac-hd ay existence. Sister Alenka survives
other amid the bleak physical conditions characterizing their day-
With grateful love. Na zem padám, a near tragic accident, friend Leo overcomes some of the limitations of cerebral palsy, and
to-day existence. Sister Alenka survives a near tragic accident,
Blessings and strength I pray. abys’ ma požehnal Mfriiesnkdo L reeoa olvizeercso mhiess dsoremaem of othf ep lrimesiteartivoinnsg o hf cise rhebormale p ainls yt,h is lively and heartwarming story.
Be with me day by day, a väčšiu lásku dal, andT Mhaisnkok sre taoli ztehse h irse dsruearrme cotfi oprne soefr vthinegs heis shtoomriee isn, tmhiso ldiveerlyn readers can get an idea of the hard-
sahnidp hse aarntwd adrmaningge srtosr ys.houldered by our brave forebears. Mining communities could be dan-
Sent from above. vrúcne žiadam.
gerous places back then (and even today) and Seckar’s stories describe the unsafe condi-
Thanks to the resurrectionof these stories, modern readers can
gteiot nans idtheea soef thime mhairgdrsahniptss a ondft edann gheards sthoo uwldoerrke du bnyd oeurr. bMraivsek ofo riesb aea drse. lMiginhitnfug l mixture of other things as well: a love story,
My heart I give to you, Srdce Ti darujem, cao mfamiruyn ittaieles ccooultdta bgee d aanngde raou mspolaracelist yb atcakl eth, eanl l( awnodv eevnen t toogdeayth) eanr.d T Shecek acra’sm stpo riises a diverse community, with an Italian family
My mind and whole self too, Tebe sa venujem, dpelsacyriibneg t haen u inmsapfeo rctoanndti trioonles tahess ew iemlml. iTgrhaen ttsh oeftmene h oadf btor owtohrekr uhnodoedr. Mshisinkoe iss ath dreoliugghthfu iln Misko, echoed in the sentiments of
mixture of other things as well: a love story, a fairy tale cottage and a morality tale, all woven
My God and Lord. Kriste Pane! Mr. Gabus: ‘We’re all brothers somewhere down the line whether we’re Indians from India, Indians from America
together. The camp is a diverse community, with an Italian family playing an important role as
You bless me gen’rously, Ty mi dáš milosti woerl lL. Tithheu tahnemiaen so f fbroromth eRrhuososdia s!h’ inSeesctkhraoru oghff einr sM uispko o, ethcheore tdim ine tlhees sse nwtiimsdeontms osf, Mlikr.e Misko’s befriending of the ‘crippled’ Leo
With joy and clemency, A večné radosti, G(awbhuos: s‘Wueff’erer sa lfl rbormoth ceersr esobmraelw phaerlsey d)o awnnd th Fe rlainnek w’sh estyhmerp waet’hrey Infodria tnhse fr obmul lIinedsia w, Inhdoi atnasu nt Leo: ‘They just need someone to
ftraomke A amne riincate orre Lsitth iuna tnhiaenms f raonmdR kuesseiap! ’t Sheecmka ro ocfcfeurps iuepd o.’t her timeless wisdoms, like Misko’s
Merciful Lord. Zmilovanie. befriending of the ‘crippled’ Leo(who suffers from cerebral palsy) and Frank’s sympathy for the
— virginia Parobek
bullies who taunt Leo: ‘They just need someone to take an interest in them and keep them
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PAGE 10 JEDNOTA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 011
Branch 2 & Current Jednota Scholarship Recipient
(L – R) Jednota
Benevolent
Bethany Kaylor Receives Scholastic Writing Award
Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship
Bethany Kaylor, a member of Pittsburgh Branch 2,
recipient Leah
was recognized with a regional Gold Key in the Scho-
Miklovic and her
lastic Writing Awards of 2011. Presented by the Alli-
son, Josef Oliver,
ance for Young Artists & Writers on February 24, 2011,
with First Catholic
this year’s competition drew more than 180,000 works
Slovak Ladies
nationwide; and 984 received regional Gold Key rec-
Association vice
ognition.
President, Ann
Bethany is a recent graduate of Ursuline Academy
Miklovic, her sister
in Hamilton, OH, where her English teacher Shauna
and her mother
Whelan says of her” Bethany is truly a talented writer.
Susan.
Throughout her four years at Ursuline, she has pro-
duced a collection of poetry, short stories and personal Branch 109 & Benevolent Scholarship Winner
essays; the work is not assigned for class but instead
inspired by her passion for life … This summer she Leah Miklovic Graduates With Honors
Bethany Kaylor, pictured here honed her skills at the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio, a
The St. Louis Branch 109KJ of the FCSU is pleased to announce that Leah Jane Miklovic
with her father Michael, when prestigious writing program with competitive admission.
graduated this May from Maryville University in St. Louis. Leah, during her college career,
they attended a Daugher/Father She plans to pursue creative writing in her collegiate
was awarded the Jednota Benevolent Foundation, Inc. Scholarship thru the FCSU and a
dance. They are both members studies. “
Slovak League of America’s John A. Demko Memorial Scholarship Grant. Leah, also a mem-
of Pittsburgh Branch 2. Bethany also is a 2011 Jednota Scholarship recipi-
ber of the FCSLA Branch S-101, was awarded a FCSLA college scholarship, the Junior Col-
ent.
lege Transfer Achievement Award, the Federal SMART Grant for her junior and senior years,
Submitted by Mary Ann Kaylor
and the Phi Theta Kappa Scholar Award. Leah, who has been on the Dean’s list throughout
her college career, majored in Environmental Science with a GPA of 3.5821 being honored
Branch 19 & Honors Graduate as a member of the Psi Beta Honor Society. Leah commences employment with the City of
St. Louis’ Air Pollution Control Dept. in early June.
Victoria Danielczuk Earns Hospital Internship Submitted by Joseph G. Miklovic, President Branch 109KJ
On May 15, 2011, Victoria M. Danielczuk, member of Branch Branch 290 & Current Jednota Scholarship Recipient
19, Bridgeport, CT, received her Bachelor of Science degree
in Biology from Waynesburg University in Waynesburg, PA. Danielle MacMath Wins Kimberly A. Nelson Award
Victoria graduated with honors - Magna Cum Laude – and her
Danielle MacMath was presented the Kimber-
academic achievement combined with volunteer service and
ley A. Nelson Award on May 11, 2011, during the
work in the medical field at Sharon Hospital earned Victoria
Spring Vocal Concert at the Bridgewater-Rari-
an internship to the Medical Technology Scholl of Allied Health
tan High School in Bridgewater, NJ. The award
program at Danbury Hospital. The 12-month internship, which
- which honors the memory of high school stu-
only accepts up to eight students per year, is an accredited
dent, Kimberly A. Nelson – is awarded to those
program in which theory and practice in the major disciplines of
students active in the high school’s choral groups
laboratory medicine are integrated through lectures and actual
and musical theater productions and demonstrat-
lab experience.
ing a commitment to academic excellence and
Victoria entered her program of studies on June 13, 2011.
community service.
She and her brother Christopher are members of Branch 19.
Danielle, a lifelong member of St. John the
Her father, Lt.Col. (ret.) ANG Stanley Danielczuk; his sister, Christine Grzybala; brothers
Baptist 290, was one of two recipients this year.
Benedict and George Danielczuk; and Victoria’s grandmother Dorothy Danielczuk of Bridge-
She was a featured performer in several musical
port, CT also are members of the same branch.
productions .Her volunteer work includes serving
Submitted by Lt. Col. (ret.) AnG Stanley Danielczuk
as an officer for the local chapter of Habitat for
Humanity, teaching sixth graders the dangers of
substance abuse, and serving as a member of
Branch 23 Casimir Kromkowski
Photo couresty of The Kimberly A. nelson
SHARE (Student Help and Resistance Education).
Foundation, Inc., www.kimsway.org
In 2009, she received a Girl Scout Gold Award for
Passes Eagle Board of Review (L – R) Katie Wullert and Branch
her work at Children’s Specialized Hospital. She
290 Danielle MacMath, recipients of
is a 2011 Jednota Scholarship winner. Danielle
the Kimberly A. nelson Foundation
Casimir Kromkowski, a member of plans to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University,
Annual Scholarship.
Branch 23KJ in Johnston, PA and of studying musical theater and secondary educa-
Boy Scout Troop 219, Rochester, IN, tion. She is the daughter of Michele and Thomas
passed his Eagle Board of Review on MacMath, granddaughter of Region 1 Director Joseph Minarovich and his wife Lillian.
June 9, 2010 at the age of 14. His May God Bless her.
Eagle Scout project consisted of re- Submitted by Joseph Minarovich, Region 1 Director
placing the floor and repairing parts of
the Knights of Columbus food booth
Branch 290 Andrew Studna
at the Trail of Courage Rendezvous
site. This project took almost 100 man
Graduates Eight Grade
hours to complete.
Casimir has earned 36 merit badges With Honors
and his Ad Altare Dei religious medal.
Andrew Studna, age 15, graduated eighth grade from
He also is a Brotherhood member in
Christ the King School in Manville, NJ, on June 10, 2011. He
the Order of the Arrow. His Eagle Scout
achieved the honor roll every year at Christ the King. He will
Court of Honor was held on October 23, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rochester,
be attending Immaculata High School in Somerville, NJ, in
IN. He also is an altar server at St. Joseph Catholic Church. At Tippecanoe Valley High
September. Andrew is a member of Branch 290 in Raritan,
School he is a member of the Honor Society, school band, golf team, and yearbook staff.
NJ. Andrew’s father, Victor Studna, is an officer of Branch
Casimir is the son of Chris and Marianne (Korchnak) Kromkowski of Rochester, IN.
290.
Submitted by Marianne Kromkowski
Submitted by Joseph Minarovich, Region 1 Director