WHAT S NEW? Sokol/Sokolice Milwaukee Slet Bowling Event A Big Success. Executive Board Elections JANUARY

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1 Think Spring Edition2014 Sokol/Sokolice Milwaukee WHAT S NEW? Executive Board Elections WE RE BACK ON THE WEB AT: and now on FACEBOOK JANUARY SPECIAL MEETING ON THE FUTURE OF SOKOL MILWAUKEE see page 3 SLET STORIES 2013 Slet Bowling Event A Big Success In this issue CALENDAR...2 JANUARY SPECIAL MEETNG....3 PRESIDENT S CORNER....3 OFFICERS ELECTED...3 JATERNICE DINNER...4 & 5 BOWLING AT THE SLET...6 IN OUR MEMORY....7 Rosemary Zelenka Edward Stanek John Marvin FOLK FAIR LEFTOVERS..8 MOJA VLAST SEEKS DANCERS..8 GYM PROGRAM UPDATE.9

2 2 Executive Board Kalendář (Calendar) President Sonia Riecan 1st Vice President John Kozlik 2nd Vice President Harold Kralik Secretary Sonka Tostrud Treasurer Ann Cramer Financial Secretary Gerald Novotny Education Director Mary Anne Gross Director of Women Jim Hron Director of Men Gerald Novotny To submit an item for the calendar or an article or letter for publication or to suggest a topic that you would like included in this newsletter please contact the editor: Gerald Novotny 1409 Iowa Drive Madison, WI Phone: (608) novotny01@sbcglobal.net Monthly General Membership Meetings First Monday of the Month September through June 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Norway House NOTE APRIL MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED NEXT MEETING MAY 5TH. GYMNASTICS CLASS EASTER BREAK April 22, 2014 No Class This Week CZECH SLOVAK MOVIE SERIES DARK BLUE WORLD April 27, :30 pm at the Norway House INTRA-CLASS GYMNASTICS MEET April 29, :30 pm at the Norway House ANNUAL GYMNASTICS EXHIBITION May 20, :00 pm at the Norway House Note: We are back on the web at: Or follow us on Facebook.

3 3 THE FUTURE OF SOKOL IN MILWAUKEE The Special Membership meeting called by the Executive Board to discuss the future of Sokol in Milwaukee was held on Sunday January 26, About 32 Sokols (approximately one-third of our membership) were in attendance. Mary Cushing, Operations Advisor for the American Sokol Organization made the trip from Chicago to attend the meeting. A frank and open discussion was held after which a vote was taken of those present as to whether they thought Milwaukee Sokol could continue. The vote was 24 to 6 that the organization should continue. The minutes of the meeting are available. Contact Sonka Tostrud if you were not able to attend and would like a copy. Given the vote to continue the organization - it s now up to you - the membership - to decide the future of Sokol. OFFICERS ELECTED AT JANUARY 20, 2014 MEETING Our regular first Monday membership meeting scheduled for January 6th was postponed until January 20th because of extreme cold weather. Elections were held for officers and two new members, Keith Cramer and Jenine Cramer were sworn in Executive Board President: Sonia Riecan 1st Vice President: John Kozlik 2nd Vice President: Harold Kralik Financial Secretary: Gerald Novotny and BOI Treasurer: Ann Cramer Secretary: Sonka Tostrud Education Director: Mary Anne Gross BOI: Jim Hron PRESIDENT S CORNER Nazdar, Brothers and Sisters of Sokol/ Sokolice Milwaukee. I hope that this newsletter finds all of you well. As your new president I wanted to introduce you to your new executive board for The new board is energized and ready to grow and revitalize Sokol and make us an organization that more people want to join. We have many great things in store to improve our Sokol organization. At our Jaternice dinner, we took a survey from every guest and also a form was mailed to the entire membership to see what each person would like to see from Sokol. With these results we will be putting together a strategy to grow and improve Sokol. Please check out our new website and Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you at our next movie April 27 th and at our May 5th Meeting. Respectfully, Sister Sonia Riecan President

4 4 Another Successful Jaternice Dinner! BY ANN CRAMER Along with the help of many, many volunteers, each with their own jobs, 443 dinners were served in three separate seatings. Attendance, revenue, and profits were up. Both young and old helped with the work. Way to go! Each person received the meat of their choice, mashed potatoes, dumplings, Czech sauerkraut, gravy, bread, pickled beets and three pieces of bakery. Many compliments were received about the dinners and everyone had a wonderful time. We couldn t do this without all the volunteer help. Thank you! Photo by Harold Kralik OUR PAST PRESIDENT STILLS LOOKS SHARP! Photo by Ann Cramer BAKING SESSIONS CAN BE FUN! THE WAIT STAFF READY TO SERVE. Photo by Ann Cramer THE GRIM BUSINESS OF MAKING COFFINS. Photo by Harold Kralik A FULL HOUSE.

5 5 Photo by Harold Kralik Our hard working kitchen staff show they can take the heat. I want the one in the very top. CZECH DINNER WELL WISHERS FRED STANEK MARK LAGTRY ALAN, DONNA & TAMMIE ROEBER MILLIE SKOWERA JEAN SWENDROWSKI VERA MACEK FRAZIER JARKA AXTELL Thank you for your support. Photo by Harold Kralik We didn t eat any honest!

6 BOWLING A SLET SUCCESS STORY John Kozlik on the podium sort of. One of the most successful and well-attended events at the 2013 Slet was the bowling event organized and run by John Stevens and Matt Wenzel. Bowling was a family-friendly social event was well as an athletic competition. On the competitive side John Kozlik placed 2nd in his bracket. On the social side see the John Stevens photos clearly a good time was had by all. Our hats off to John and Matt. Photos courtesy of John Stevens. John Stevens and Matt Wenzel. 6

7 7 In Our Memory Edward Stanek We were recently informed that Edward Stanek, who had been a member since 1987 passed away this past November. It is our sad duty to report the loss of several of our brothers and sisters. Rosemary Zelenka Here is the obituary as it appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. You can read the eulogy delivered by Harold Kralik at the memorial service on our the Milwaukee Sokol web site: Rosemary Zelenka Rosemary passed away Friday, March 7, 2014 at the age of 84. She was born November 10, 1929 to the late Herb and Agnes Goede. Rosemary was a devoted wife and best friend for 63 years to Jerome "Jerry". Cherished mother of Jerry Jr. (Rebecca), Mary (Jim) Bitzan and Susan (Duane) Rommel. Loving grandmother of Jessica Rose, Christina Marie, Pamela Grace. Beloved grandmother the great of Lance Jerome, Kyrsten Anne, Alyssa Rose, Anthony Carrol, Jaiden Xaiver and Elise Rose Marie. Sister of Donald (Gloria) Goede. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Rosemary graduated from UW-Stout in 1951 with her teaching degree. She taught sewing and cooking at MATC. After her children went off to school, she went to work for Henri's Salad Dressing Company as their Home Economist; followed by Becker Meats and finally at the International Institute of Wisconsin as a Program Coordinator. Rosemary and Jerry enjoyed traveling to various destinations with Las Vegas, Alaska and the Czech Republic as her all -time favorites. Visitation Tuesday, March 11 at WIS- CONSIN MEMORIAL PARK-CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES, West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, from 12-1:45 PM. Funeral Service 2 PM. Stanek, Edward J. Found peace on November 22, 2013, at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Lorraine for 68 years. Loving father of Barbara, Edward (Anne) and Fred (Carrie). Dear grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 3. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Luther Manor Faith and Education Center, 4545 N. 92nd Street, Wauwatosa from 10 AM until the time of Memorial Service at 11 AM. Private burial at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Ed was a 32 degree Mason, Scoutmaster of Troup 148, past president of Tool Die and Machining Association of WI, co-owner and president of Stanek Tool Corporation and past chairman of The Society of Manufacturing & Engineering #4. Ed enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening and collecting black walnuts. He will be missed by everyone. John Marvin Many of you will remember John Marvin who was a Sokol member from 1992 to John was very active in promoting his Czech heritage. John Herold Marvin, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, He was born on April 24, 1928, in Prairie du Chien, the son of Gladys and Allen Marvin. John was a longtime resident of Madison. He went to UW -Madison and continued to work as the Art Director at the university until his retirement. John travelled extensively to Easter Island, China, and Czechoslovakia. He was also an expert in the field of genealogy. John is survived by his sister, Jean (Robert) Collins of Madison; brother, Robert A. (Betty) Marvin of Franklin, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Ross A. (Carla) Collins of Morton, Ill., Kristie (Trey) Neher of Appleton, Richard A. (Rebecca) Marvin of Austin, Texas, and Kimberly (Tim) Creditt of Cincinnati, Ohio; and grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Per John's wishes, the family will be gathering for a celebration of his life that will be held at a later date in the spring. Online condolences may be made at

8 8 FOLK FAIR LEFTOVERS No we re not talking about stale kolache there are some things, actually many things, that with the focus on the Slet, were left unsaid about last November s Folk Fair. First, thanks to all out volunteers for making out Food Booth, Cultural Booth, and Sales Booth a big success. Our gymnasts gave a great performance and the Moja Vlast dancers were once again a Fair highlight. By the way Sokol was recognized for the BEST INTERACTION WITH THE PUBLIC. So give yourselves a big round of applause. The Czech Food Booth at last November s Folk Fair. Moja Vlast Seeking Dancers Moja Vlast Czech-Slovak Dancers are currently seeking new members ages 15 and up for our adult group. No experience is necessary. We practice at Marquette University. The Sokol History Project display that debuted at the Slet was given a prime location at the Folk Fair and appeared to be well received by the fair-goes. For more information, please call (414) or us at mojavlast@aol.com The exhibit traveled to the Kolache Festival in Kewaunee last August where it survived a storm that took the roof off the Ag Heritage Center building and was also seen at the Wisconsin Czechs Maso Pust event at Poland, WI in March. The exhibit will be at the Kewaunee Historical Society in April and at the Hillsboro s Cesky Den and Phillips Czech-Slovak Festival in June. Other venues TBA. Moja Vlast Czech-Slovak Dancers are currently seeking new members ages 15 and up for our adult group. No experience is necessary. We practice at Marquette University. For more information, please call (414) or us at mojavlast@aol.com

9 GYM PROGRAM UPDATE Despite classes cancelled due to extreme cold and illness afflicting our students the gym program continues to roll along. 9 Jennifer Romaine is planning to succeed Jim next fall. Jennifer brings a wealth of experience to the job but if we are to continue to run a good program she will need the support of our whole unit. So if you Making adjustments on the fly has been the rule this year. Instructor Cindy Stevens left our crew to pursue her education at UW - Whitewater. She will missed by her students and we all wish her well in school. have a interest in helping the gym program - perhaps with registration, record keeping or some of the other tasks that do not require gymnastics training - please contact Jim Hron or Gerald Novotny. We were fortunate to enlist another new instructor Jamie Donald who has jumped right into the fray and proved a welcome addition to our group. As most are aware Jim Hron retired from teaching this year. Jim is also retiring from the our gymnastics program. Officially listed as the Director of Women (good luck with that) Jim has really been our gymnastics program for many years now teaching, directing, scheduling, writing our Folk Fair and exhibition programs, etc. etc. etc. With the number of kids interested in our program we will always be looking for instructors. If you or someone you know is interested in teaching please let us know. Our 146th Annual Sokol Gymnastics Exhibition will be held May 20, Please show your support for our gymnastics students and instructors by attending this program.

10 Sokol/Sokolice Milwaukee 7507 W. Oklahoma Avenue Milwaukee, Wi (Located in the Norway House) A Sound Mind in a Sound Body Sokol Gymnastics is for Every body. Just a reminder - if you have not yet paid your 2014 membership fees you are now overdue. Photo Courtesy of Ann Trochta 95th Anniversary of Sokolice: left to right, Rose (Novotny) Hron, Anna (Mojko) Trochta, Hellen Liebl, Norma (Valin)Borchard, Vlasta (Novotny) Hron.