Sokol Detroit News. Since A Non-Profit Organization

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1 Sokol Detroit News Since 1875 A Non-Profit Organization 2018 Issue 125

2 Calendar of Events! Sokol Detroit Monthly Unit Sokol Camp: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 May 27, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at Sokol Camp. Proceeds go to the Sokol Scholarship Fund. June 2: Potluck Dinner & Bowling June 9: Polka Dancing June 10: Potluck Breakfast & Kid s Fishing Clinic July Czech Sokol Hall July 28: Trivia Sokol Camp Dance Hall August 4: 2018 Golf Outing September 2, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Pancake Sokol Camp. Proceeds go to the Sokol Scholarship Fund. Kolace Saturday Session It has been brought to my attention that we have people that would love to help make kolace but are not available during the week. So I d like to know if anyone is interested in having a Saturday baking session on one of the following dates: May 26, June 2, June 16, June 23 or June 30. If so, please contact me by at mfiordelis@yahoo.com, home phone (248) , or cell (248) and let me know which dates you are available to help. Please contact me no later than May 18. I will need at least six people to hold a session. Sessions will begin at 9:00 am and lunch will be provided. Nazdar, Maryann Fiordelis Page 2

3 GYMNASTICS Bring your kids, neighbors, grandkids, & check out SOKOL gym today! Lots of information on the website: We are hiring Preschool, Gymnastics & Tumbling Coaches! Please send your resume to or bring it into the gym. Join Petr Peska on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. at the Sokol Cultural Center Club Room! Petr if you have questions: SOKOL - Detroit Unit Sokol Cultural Center W. Warren Ave. Dearborn Hts. MI Sokol Camp Sokol Camp Rd. South Lyon, MI Submit information for publication by the 15th of each month to:sokoldetnews@gmail. com Newsletter Editor: Heidi Turchan Address or changes? Please notify Kirsten Conely by or by kas0968@aol.com Visit SokolDetroit.com. Find us on Sokol Detroit & Sokol Camp Sokol Detroit would like to thank our Delegates to the Convention. We are grateful that they were willing to take the time to represent not only our Unit but also the District. I would especially like to thank Alex and Meg Novacek for their dedication to this process. They were extremely well organized and represented our Unit and District in a very professional manner. I received many comments regarding our good fortune to have them as members of Sokol Detroit. They were respected by the National organization and all of the Delegates present. Also, Congratulations to Susan Bares on becoming National Educational Director. Thank you and Nazdar! Renata

4 American Sokol XXI Convention Report April 26-29, 2018 Detroit Members present: Renata Greene, Melanie Mily, Alex Novacek Detroit Delegates Sue Bares, Meg Novacek NE District Delegates Maryann Fiordelis - National Physical Director Mary Cushing National BOI Delegate Alan Cushing National Foundation Director Executive Board members elected: Jean Hruby, President Bob Prodhrasky, 1 st VP Maryann Fiordelis, 2 nd VP Bob Barcal, Treasurer Lynda Filipello, Secretary Allison Gerber, Financial Secretary Brad Durham, Member at Large Alex Novacek, Member at Large Beverly R. Domzalski, Member at Large Sue Bares, Education Meribeth Tooke, Foundation Joe Placek, Membership Pat Satek, Physical Director Kathy Barcal, Physical Director Lynda Filipello (temporary) Public Relations Rhonda Liska, ByLaws (Non-voting position) ByLaw Changes: Kept requirement for parent membership for youth members Allowing 2 physical directors Dues remained annual (not quarterly) Character/Citizenship requirements all stayed in Did not combine voting/non-voting member categories Page 4

5 General: Summary and Q&A session held with outgoing Executive Board ( ). Sokol Museum & Library (SML) relationship to ASO was explained with Meg serving as a liaison to help answer questions / clarify key messages. Rome Milan presented slides of the traveling display and several of the artifacts. Sue Bares held a matching donation campaign for Library/Archives raised $3000. Held Convention-wide discussion about the challenges and needs of the Units. Many units are struggling financially & have declining membership. Brainstormed ways to cut costs Units shared what has worked for them to raise money and gain new members Units have grown with other cultures (Stickney: Hispanic Community) Some Units have strong Czech schools (language, dance) Participate in parades Greet and sign in guests to reach out to them after events All can benefit from special expertise from other Units: During the discussion, a banking exec from one Sokol volunteered to help another unit with mortgage & business plan after hearing the problem. Identified activities that would be fun and beneficial for Sokol Detroit. On-line community being established to continue this collaboration. Discussion about benefits of ASO to Units/Members: Why join Sokol flyer to be created (including highlights of benefits to members) AS website has resources in the back room Sharing of activities/events from other units Discussion about engaging the youth To retain them as members as they become adults To become the future leaders (start them in a Junior Board / Teen Club ) SALT: Sokol Aspiring Leaders of Tomorrow is a virtual community to keep the youth connected across American Sokol. Discussed ways to improve Communication Create a Facebook page for Sokol Detroit (not a group or location, a page) ASO Publication to include highlights from the Units. Director s Newsletter should be shared more Slet will be in Chicagoland, 2022 Convention will be in Texas Mary Cushing is retiring after the 2018 BOI School session. She was recognized for her 25 years as National School Director and School Board Director by the BOI. Maryann Fiordelis was named honorary National Physical Director by the BOI in recognition for her contributions. Respectfully submitted, Meg Novacek & Alex Novacek Page 5

6 Sokol Detroit Unit Meeting Minutes May 1, 2018 President, Sr. Renata Greene, called the meeting to order at 7:01PM. Twenty members attended at Sokol Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was held for former member, Mary Smahay. Correspondence: Newsletters were received from Sokol Greater Cleveland and Sokol St. Louis. Sr. Maryann Fiordelis read a letter of resignation from Sokol Detroit members, Br. Allen and Sr. Mary Cushing. They will soon transfer their membership to another Sokol unit. Applications for Membership: Sr. Melanie Mily interviewed Kristi Brandon and recommended her for Sokol Detroit membership. Members approved her membership. Sr. Mily received a request from Jim Johnston, who is interested in Sokol Detroit membership. It was recommended that Mr. Johnston attend upcoming Sokol functions to meet other Sokol Detroit members and to fulfill the two-function requirement for membership. First Vice President: Sr. Carol Brandon thanked the delegates who represented Sokol Detroit at last week s American Sokol XXI Convention, especially Br. Alex and Sr. Meg Novacek for their extensive work on the 2018 ASO Bylaws and Operating Budget committees. Treasurer: Sr. Ann Marie Hurych was excused. Sr. Carol Brandon read the April 2018 balances. The 2017 Annual Report was distributed. Educational Director: Sr. Diana Balint reported on the free website, Project Gutenberg, which started digitizing books in The site now has over 56,000 books available for downloading or reading online, and no fee or registration is required. Included in the online catalog are beautifully illustrated Czech fairy tales. Go to: BOI: Sr. Sharon Stanek reported on the successful Easter camp, which was attended by twenty gymnasts. Sr. Mily assisted. The Sokol Detroit Gymnastical/recital will be held at Sokol Center, Friday, June 1, 6:00PM. Four Sokol Detroit gymnasts will attend the Northeastern District competition at Sokol Greater Cleveland, June The BOI is again asking for help with coaching the children s gymnastic classes. UPC: Br. Novacek reported on the Center and Camp repairs/maintenance projects. The Center clubroom is currently being updated. The Seidel cottage is still available for purchase. There will be an article in the Sokol Detroit News regarding camp clutter. There was discussion on the possibility of moving the former Center double oven to the Camp. The next meeting of the UPC will be held at the Camp on Friday, May 11. Czech-Slovak Festival: Br. Larry and Sr. Marsha Swinkey reported on the 2018 Festival, held this year on July Flyers are coming in this week and will be published in the Sokol Detroit News. Complimentary tickets are available from the Swinkeys, and they are encouraging members to pass them out to friends. Br. Swinkey reported on the possibility that, instead of renting a tent for the Festival this year, Sokol Detroit purchases a tarp with two sides, a one-time-only charge, to attach to the back of the clubroom, thus utilizing the clubroom and opening thirty parking spaces. After much discussion, the members present voted to continue renting the large tent for the parking lot and not using the clubroom or changing the admission area. Br. Swinkey also asked if we could improve on the sound system in the parking lot, as it is difficult getting the sound to the outside speaker. It was recommended that we consult with an expert microphone technician to solve this problem. Page 6

7 Sokol Detroit News: Sr. Heidi Turchan asked Sr. Greene if a monthly newsletter is necessary. Members decided that it is indeed important to publish monthly. Sr. Susan Bares asked that perhaps members could submit personal notable events, news about children/grandchildren, possibly a Cook s Corner, as were included in past Sokol Detroit newsletters. Sr. Balint noted that every issue of the Sokol Detroit News is archived at the Czech/Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Scholarship Committee: Br. Bruce Singley announced the Scholarship Committee 2018 Geranium Sale. Delivery of the flowers will be Monday, May 14, at Sokol Center. The Scholarship Committee Pancake Breakfast will be held preceding the Cottage Owners meeting on Sunday, May 27, 8:00-9:30AM. Activities Committee: Br. Novacek reported that communications regarding Sokol Detroit events will be sent out four to six weeks prior to each event via Sokol Detroit News and an blast. It was recommended that one flyer or mailing includes the entire activity list. Br. Novacek requests that members begin now getting their teams together for the July 28, 6:30PM, Trivia Contest. A Potluck Breakfast will be held on Sunday, June 10, followed by the Kids Fishing Clinic. Anthony Cortis has volunteered to be the fishing instructor for the Clinic. American Sokol XXI Convention: Br. Alex and Sr. Meg Novacek reported on the successful ASO Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio, April Sr. Novacek read the summary report of the Convention that she and Br. Novacek prepared. The report summarized: 1) Executive Board members elected; 2) Bylaws Changes; 3) Four-Year Budget; 4) General topics covered. Sr. Novacek encouraged units and districts to secure copies of the Standard Operating Procedures for their files. They are available on the American Sokol Organization website. Go to Backrooms, click on to the Administrative link. The password is admin. All SOPs can then be accessed as a.zip file. If one is interested in accessing the BOI link, the password is boi. Sr. Fiordelis had the honor of being this year s Convention Chair. She noted that it is most important that an official Parliamentarian be available for the 2022 Convention, which will be held in Texas. Sr. Bares encouraged members to attend future National Conventions, as it is a rewarding experience. Sr. Greene also thanked Br. and Sr. Novacek for the many hours of work that they did for this year s Convention. Sr. Balint received a perspective of the Statement and Purpose of the Sokol Museum and Library. New Business for the Good of the Unit: Suggested ways of improving Sokol Detroit communication, perhaps events be listed on the Sokol Detroit Facebook Page. Br. Rome Milan, Sokol Fort Worth, is asking units for donations for the traveling Czech and Slovak Museum display. The April 2018 minutes were approved as submitted. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54PM. The next meeting will be held at Sokol Camp on Tuesday, June 5. Cordially submitted, Rose Wiggle, Co-Recording Secretary Page 7

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9 Congratulations to our High School Graduates! Parker Turchan is graduating from Portage Northern High School on June 2, He will be attending Michigan Technology University in the fall to study Computer Science. Grandparents: Helen Turchan and the late Frank Turchan, Sr. Parents: Heidi and Karl Turchan Parker s Senior Pictures were taken by Monika Anderson who hails from Bělá pod Pradědem, Czech Republic and currently lives in the Kalamazoo area. Page 9

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16 President: Renata Greene st Vice President: 2nd Vice President: Recording Secretary: Carol Brandon Eric Singley Bev St. Thomas (Summer) Rose Wiggle (Winter) Treasurer: Ann Marie Hurych Financial Secretary: Kirsten Conely Interviewing Committee: Melanie Mily, Rose Wiggle Librarian: Diane Balint Czech School: Petr Peska Donations: Carrie Tuskey Sunshine Contact: Helen Turchan Auditing: BOI: Budget and Finance: Bill O Reilly Lynn Conrad, Martin Eisenstein Bill O Reilly, Eric Singley, Victor Hurych Festival Chairperson Jim Mack Bylaws: Educational: Endowment Fund: Membership Interviews: Property Committee: Public Relations: Scholarship: Cottage Owners: Maryann Fiordelis Susan Bares Gorton Green Melanie Mily Alex Novacek Marsha & Larry Swinkey Bruce Singley & Deb Scott Mike Schlott Non-Member Newsletter Subs: Carilyn Wolski Nightingale, Dearborn, MI Gymnastics Coach: Sharon

17 Sokol Detroit W. Warren Dearborn Heights, MI The Mission of the American Sokol is to provide fitness and community for individuals and families through physical, educational, cultural and social programs. -A non-profit Organization