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June/July 2018 vol. 41 no. 6 Providing fitness and community for individuals and families through physical, educational, cultural, and social programs American Sokol Convention Met in Cleveland: April 25-29 Delegates from 27 of the 30 Sokol Units in the United States met April 25-29, at Embassy Suites Cleveland- Rockside in Cleveland, Ohio, hosted by Sokol Greater UPCOMING EVENTS Cleveland. Sokol Minnesota had 27 votes; only two districts 21st Annual Children’s had more, Detroit with 28 and Cultural Day Camp Cleveland with 36. Joan Sedlacek represented Western June 18 - June 22 District and Marit Lee Kucera represented Sokol Minnesota. Board of Trustees Meeting Brad Hess from Sokol Cedar June 13 and July 11, 7 p.m. Rapids helped Minnesota vote Representing Western District of American Sokol (L-R): Joan its share of votes, each time Sedlacek (Western Education and Women’s Director)), Marit Lee Kucera (Minnesota), Brad Hess (Cedar Rapids and Minnesota), Board of Directors Meeting consulting with Joan and Marit; Dan Rannells (Omaha and Western Membership), Shelley at least once, Brad voted his Cairnes (Crete and Wilber), Allison Gerber (Western District June 21 and July 19, 7 p.m. Minnesota and his Cedar President), Mickey Dalton (South Omaha and Western Men’s Rapids votes differently. Joan Director), Jolene Dalton ( Western Bylaws). Allison was elected 2018 Founders Film Festival went a day early to attend pre- Financial Secretary of the 2018-2011 National Executive Board. July 22, 1-4:30 p.m. convention meetings as a Jean Hruby, Chicago, was re-elected president of American Western District Officer. Sokol. One of the major topics of discussion was August Slovo Deadline membership, especially concerning youth memberships. July 1, 2018 After many alternatives, the vote was to keep the memberships basically the same, but defining youth membership more specifically. The next convention will be SAVE THE DATES! in Texas, in Southern District, 2022. The next American Czech that Film! Sokol Slet will be in Central District, Chicago area, 2021. MSP Film Society The Executive Committee stressed repeatedly that American August 24-26 Sokol and a potential Sokol Museum are two separate entities, each with its own 501C-3 status. The Executive Czech and Slovak Festival Committee again promoted Member-At-Large for those who September 16, 11-5 are interested in Sokol principles, but do not live close to a Unit. More information: <[email protected]> Slavnost , the Sokol Czech an d Slo vak So kol Minnesota pr oudly su pports Celebration for 1918-2018 October 13, 7- 11 p.m. Marit Lee Kucera and Joan Sedlacek (above) enjoyed the coffee break co-sponsored by Sokol Minnesota during the quadrennial American Sokol Convention. Salutes CzechSlovakCentury.org Sokol Minnesota received a special thanks the 2018 100 years: the formation of ❤C zechoslovakia 50 years: from the podium. American the P ragu e Spr❤i n g reform movement 2͒5 y ea rs: the Sokol ❤ These two ads (right), courtesy of the Czech creation of the two separate Convention natio ns of the Cze ch Rep u blic Honorary Consul, appeared in the program and th e Slov ak Re publi c CzechSlovakCentury.org booklet for Sokol Greater Cleveland’s lists all events pertaining to A Night at the Races , a fundraiser at Historic ❤C zech and/or Slovak culture, Bohemian National Hall. Both Joan and Marit and thanks to heritage, music, dance, art, lecture s, ci nema, a thletics , or purchased racing horses, then bet heavily, Sokol Greater Cleveland for its hospitality business in Minnesota, Iowa, the but did not win anything. Da kotas, plus we stern W isconsin Prezidentův komentář /President’s Notes By Judy Aubrecht Vážení členové Sokola a přátelé / Dear Sokol members and friends, Czech and Slovak Our C.S.P.S. Hall will be a lively spot in June. From June 18 to June 22, Czech and Slovak Sokol Sokol Minnesota Minnesota will sponsor the 21st Children's Cultural Day Camp. This year campers will learn about key events in Czech and Slovak history in the past 100 years. In addition, regular camp 2018 BOD activities will take place, including gymnastics, ethnic cooking and crafts, and Czech language. (Board of Directors) Campers enjoy selecting their own activities in the afternoon, which may include Lego castle, dragon building, or puppetry with Czech and Slovak puppets. Registration materials are President available on the Sokol Minnesota website at <sokolmn.org>. Registration closes in early June, so Judy Aubrecht please sign your children or grandchildren up now! This year we are able to include children First Vice President who are six years old and have finished kindergarten. Denis Novak Over the past several years, Sokol Minnesota's puppets, Jarda and Jitka, have appeared at many Second Vice President special occasions, parades, and ethnic festivals. These events have caused wear and tear; the Ed Hamernik puppets are looking a bit shabby. During the last two weeks of June, the puppets will be patched up. The puppets were created during the summer of 2004. At that time, Joseph Landsberger, Recording Secretary then-president of Sokol Minnesota, organized the Community Gate Project, which celebrated Denise Stibal Saint Paul's West Side's Czech and Slovak immigrants. With a grant from the West 7th Street Corresponding Secretary Federation, Laurie Witzkowski, an artist with the Heart of the Beast Puppet Theater, was commissioned to lead volunteers in making the puppets. Over 300 pounds of clay were used to Glynis Grostephan make molds for the faces and hands. Using paper mâché, ten layers of newspaper and paper bag Treasurer strips were placed over the clay forms. Each layer took 24 hours to dry, which resulted in sturdy Don Haselbauer structures. Once completed, the paper mâché forms were removed from the clay and artistically painted. The body structures were built using PVC pipe, and giant folk dress outfits were custom Financial Secretary sewn. With new paint, feathers, and kroje enhancements, Jarda and Jitka will again be ready to Tom Aubrecht appear at events. If you like to sew or would like to help restore the giant puppets, please call Sergeant at Arms Sokol Minnesota at 651-290-0542 if you’re interested in helping with this project. Elizabeth Kaliska The 2018 Founders Film Festival premiers at the C.S.P.S. Hall on Sunday, July 22, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Members at Large Sokol Minnesota and the Czech and Slovak Cultural Center of Minnesota are the sponsors for Steve Ernest the event. The suggested donation for the films is $5/person. Otherwise, please bring a Czech, Markéta Resong Slovak, Rusyn, Moravian, or Polish dish to share at intermission. The first film is Our Vašek: On the Power of the Powerless (2012). This Polish film, with English subtitles, is about Václav Membership Director Havel, and examines the connection between Czech and Polish opposition during the collapse of Norm Petrik communism in Europe. You can enjoy ethnic refreshments during the intermission. The second Board of Budget film is Czech; Masaryk (2016) focuses on the life of Jan Masaryk, the son of Tomáš Garrigue and Finance Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia . Jan Masaryk was a diplomat and politician. He Joyce Tesarek, Chair served as Czechoslovakia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, 1940-1948. Educational Director Please continue to support Sokol Minnesota with your attendance at events, volunteering, and Jean Draheim financial contributions. Thank you! Nazdar! Board of Instructors Mary Cahill, 2018 Minnesota Sokol Camp Booya Picnic Women’s Physical Director By Kari and Scott Muyres, Co-Chairs Jason Brozovich, Check your Czech , Men’s Physical Director Sokol brothers and sisters, The annual 2018 Sokol Minnesota booya picnic is to discover a hidden message! Sunday, August 12, Noon - 5 p.m. Publicity Directors Ken and Ann Janda piknik at the historic Sokol camp! dusit 19201 Woodland Acres, Pine City, Minnesota 55063 Board of Trustees pivo Rain or shine, the picnic will be a fun-filled day Dan Bednar tanec complete with live entertainment, Czech and Gaming Manager hry Slovak dancers, homemade cabbage rolls, Ed Hamernik, Chair sluneční svit jitrnice, koláče, and of course, booya ! If you guessed the words Sokol members, friends, and general public Telephone: 651-290-0542 picnic, stew, beer, dancing, come early and stay late! We hope to see you there! games, and sunshine, then you Past issues of Slovo and We are always looking for helpers! have the necessary ingredients Hall Calendar of Events: to attend the 88th annual If interested in volunteering, please call or text www.sokolmn.org Sokol Camp! Booya Picnic! Kari or Scott Muyres at 763-226-0313 or 612-387-9274. 2 June/July 2018 Slovo Welcome New Members Sokol Minnesota Thanks Donors By Norm Petrik, Membership Director By Glynis Grostephan, Corresponding Secretary At the April 19 Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota Board of Sokol Minnesota greatly appreciates your donations supporting Directors meeting, five new members were accepted: Sokol programs and the refurbishing of our historic C.S.P.S. Hall. Heather Vikla , Lonsdale, with interests in cultural events, films, dances, and language; Mark Dillon , Minnetonka, with LEGACY FUND (includes matching Saint Paul STAR Grant interests in cooking, genealogy, history, Slovak language, donations): Under $99: In memory of Doris McKenney: dinners, festivals, films, and music; Karen Varian , Blaine, Glynis Grostephan . In memory of Lilyan Tanis with interests in cultural events, films, history, and festivals; (Pam Langworthy's mother): Judy and Tom Aubrecht. Ruth Rajacich , Roseville, with interests in dances, cooking, In memory of Shirley Verner : Mary Cahill, Rand and and crafts; and Fred Simon , New Prague, with interests in Elliott Foster. cultural events, films, literature, theater, language, history, $100 - $499: In memory of Marcy Vasko Bigaouette: genealogy, and cooking.