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Meredith Garofalo Moves to WeatherNation, Page 19 In this issue...

Painting of George Washington Found, Page 31 On the Cover... Facts about Ellis Island are listed throughout the Journal.

Andrews, Evan. “9 Things You May Not Know About Ellis Island.” History. 12 Nov 2014. Web. 2 Jun 2017. “Ellis Island Facts.” Save Ellis Island. Web. 2 Jun 2017.

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President’s Piece Calendar of Events Today’s Fraternal Board Report Message from the Secretary Miss CSA Get-Together Junior Bowl-o-Rama District Council Lodge Happenings Scholarship Donation Form Scholarship Report Happy Anniversary Fraternal Well Wishes In Memoriam Just Kids

President’s Piece It’s That Time of Year Again

Brothers and Sisters,

Yep, here we are, smack dab in the middle of summer. And what does that mean? Of course, it means that our Annual Get-Together is right around the corner!

This year marks the 81st version of the GTG. My wife Lynette and I are definitely counting the days until we head down to Austin, Texas, to celebrate, and meet up with many of you…our members. Yes, heading to Texas in August (August 4 - 6 to be exact) will be a bit steamy, to say the least. That said, in recent years, our GTG has been at other “hotbeds” such as Memphis and New Orleans, and we haven’t been the worse for wear….so hopping in the air conditioning here and there in Austin may be needed, but I know we’ll be ready to enjoy Austin, and all that it has to offer.

In my next article in September, I’ll fill everyone in on some of the things that CSAers were able to do and see down there, but needless to say, I know that everyone who is able to make the trip will get their fill of some great interactions with fellow CSA members, a nice social outing within the Austin area, a volunteer event, and, of course, we’ll be

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anointing our 2017 National Miss CSA after the contest, which will be held on the first night of the GTG.

Oh yeah, I’m sure a few of us will find our way over to 6th Street in Austin as well, which as many of you may know, has a good amount of night life. Whether it’s enjoying the evening with friends, or listening to some of the music that the Austin scene has to offer, no doubt, it’ll be a good time. I do want to give a “shout out” to the host lodge, Lodge Svelto No. 277 from Caldwell, Texas. Putting on events such as these aren’t easy, thanks in advance for all of your work! Looking forward to seeing many of you down there! And to everyone else…

John J. Kielczewski CLU, FLMI, President

Until next time, John J. Kielczewski, CLU, FLMI President, CSA Fraternal Life

Ellis Island Fact: It was first called Gibbet (wooden post) Island in the 1800s because prisoners, criminals, and pirates were hanged and displayed there.

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Calendar of Events

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Comerica Park, 2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 Join Lodge Pingree’s 9th annual event! Contact Jeff Teichman for details at 734-522-7746.

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Sunday, July 30, 2017 Czechoslovak American Congress Picnic 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ehlert Park, 4400 Elm Ave., Brookfield, IL Music, arts, crafts, and food. Bring chairs. Free admission. Contact Richard Grosser at 708-485-3357 for details. Friday – Sunday, August 4 – 6, 2017 CSA’s 81st Annual Get-Together Wyndham Garden Hotel, Austin, TX. See page 9 for details!

Sunday, August 13, 2017 83rd Obzinky (Harvest Festival) DTJ Taborville, Auburn, OH. Gate donation: $5.00 Czech food and bands 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parade at 2 p.m. Rain or shine.

Saturday, September 16, 2017 Tours of the Tombstones guided by Albert Walavich Friends of Bohemian National Cemetery 5255 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60630 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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Saturday, September 23, 2017 78th Moravian Day Welcoming Dance Live music & DJ for dancing, ethnic food, drinks, raffle prizes Lithuanian World Center, 14911 127th Street, Lemont, IL Sunday, September 24, 2017 78th Moravian Day Holy Mass Folklore program with singers and dancers Live music, bazaar, food, drinks and pastries Lithuanian World Center www.unitedmoraviansocieties.com

Saturday, October 21, 2017 Virginia Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival 6404 Courthouse Rd., Prince George, VA 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traditional food, dancing, games, agricultural exhibits, and music Proceeds benefit Prince George County Regional Heritage Center Call 804-863-0212 Email: [email protected] or visit www.princegeorgehistoricalsociety.org

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National Officers John J. Kielczewski, President Matthew Koski, Secretary James Kovac, Treasurer

National Directors Tom Ledvina 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 Home Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Today’s Fraternal America, The Melting Pot

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

We all come from somewhere. Our ancestors made great sacrifices in the hopes they were heading towards a better life. My own great-great-grandparents traveled to America from Czechoslovakia many years ago and built a farm in Ohio. In fact, that same farmhouse is still in our family today. This month’s magazine issue features articles focusing on Ellis Island. Personally, I hope that you get the chance to visit Ellis Island one day, as it is both beautiful and historical. This is our last issue before the GetTogether. Soon we will have a new Miss National CSA, Miss Congeniality, Fraternalist of the Year, and Kropik Scholarship winner. I am confident that we will have a successful pageant this year. Some of our girls have competed before, and some are new. I am looking forward to meeting each and every one!

If you are attending this year’s GetTogether, there are two important things to bring – sunscreen for yourself and travel-sized toiletries for those in need. For this year’s service project, we will

be packaging goods for a homeless shelter in Austin, Texas. It’s always a rewarding experience to assist those in need.

In recent months, we have featured a CSA Sales Agent in our Journals. Now, we would like to meet our members! Do you have a lodge member who is deserving of some recognition? Send us their photo, a description of who they are, and any notable philanthropic activities they have done over the years. We will feature them in our new “Meet the Member” section.

Additionally, we want to hear from our younger members. Do you know a child who is 17 years old or younger who has made a recent accomplishment? Perhaps they joined the Boy or Girl Scouts, received an A on a science project, or wrote a short story. Send us an article and photo and we will publish them in our new “Kids’ Korner” section. I would like to remind our CSA members that our November magazine issue is just around the corner. Did you, or a CSA member that you know, participate in the armed forces? Send me the

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name(s) and we will publish them in our annual listing of military members.

In closing, I would like to wish you all a happy summer, and I hope to see many of you in Austin, Texas this August!

“Pokud přijdou potíže, je to vaše rodina, která vás podporuje.” – Guy Lafleur When trouble comes, it’s your family that supports you.

Fraternally, Amanda S. Lovell Fraternal Director

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CSA Fraternal Life Board Report May 18 - 19, 2017 Due to a change in the schedule, the Committee meetings were held Thursday morning with the start of the regular meeting of the Board on Thursday afternoon. All the members were present.

The Board meets with the main vendors at least once a year. Carol Brandt and her team from Merrill Lynch reported on the scholarship portfolio. There are 17 new scholarships awarded for next year. Until the data on renewals is received, the number awarded won’t be known until mid-summer. These students are the future of CSA and our society is so fortunate to have this program to offer them. Your personal donation or one through your Lodge can keep this going.

revised investment policy developed by the officers and Parkway Advisors, our main portfolio manager.

Joe Steimla, our actuary, explained the assumption method of calculating annuity and life premium rates through underwriting, persistency, interest earned on assets, and expenses, to increase the surplus of CSA and profitability of the Society. As mentioned in the last Board report, President John Kielczewski and Director Adam Wilt developed the basic structure of a strategic plan with four main areas of goals and objectives. These were areas that were covered in our meetings

Stan and Candy Papuga, through the law firm of Kropik, Papuga and Shaw, will again generously award the Kropik Scholarship to a student who is active in Lodge functions.

Secretary Matt Koski reported on the updated disaster recovery program. All tests were completed and the system is secure.

The new life product and application have been filed and our agents will soon be able to offer this to existing and new members. His department is also in the process of archiving past bound copies of our Journal along with some minutes dating back to the 1860’s. This will make them more easily searchable. It is quite a project.

Treasurer Jim Kovac updated the Board on the year end financials and operations audit by RSM. Due to a conflict, representatives from the company could not present their report in person but will be at the August Board meeting in Austin. The Board also approved the

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but now are in a more formalized structure for easy referral. The four main areas are: Fraternal, Sales/Marketing, Governance/Compliance, and Business Operations.

I hope many of you are planning to attend the Get-Together in Austin, Texas. There are many wonderful things planned and it should be a terrific time.

The next Board meeting will follow the GTG, so if you have any questions, please contact your Director. Fraternally, Irma Drahota Farrell Chair

Message from the Secretary All You Have to Do Is Get Started GTG committee in particular appears to be a good way to experience some of that “Keep Austin Weird” mantra. I hope to see many of you there. It should prove to be another great adventure.

Matthew Koski Executive Secretary/COO/CRO

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

The Get-Together is but a few weeks away. Austin is one of those cities that seems to have mastered the right mix of desirable location, social opportunities, and cultural experiences. It is a magnet for young adults seeking to build a future for themselves. Because of this influx of young people, the city is in a constant state of growth and change. The duck excursion arranged by the

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One hundred and sixty three years ago, Saint Louis, Missouri, was like the Austin, Texas, of today. Let us take a moment to recall the Founding Members of our Society. Immigrants, all hailing from other regions of the United States or primarily Central Europe, responding to a need for mutual support during a disaster or Cholera outbreak in Saint Louis, desired to improve their prospects for success. Embracing the freedom to determine their own destiny that their new country provided them, they gathered at Mottl’s Tavern and stepped into an endeavor that they hoped showed promise.

Those Founding Members decided it was a good idea to start a Society that would help preserve some of their heritage while discovering and assimilating into their new home. It would be a Society that would promote Fraternity, Harmony, and Equality. CSA still to this

Perhaps you have not been to your lodge meeting lately or attended one of the many cultural events held throughout the summer months. There is still time. You still have half of a year to get started. Check the CSA Journal for just a few of the upcoming events. Summon up that courage that our Founding Members demonstrated and move forward. All you have to do is get started. Many times around the office and at lodge meetings I have been reminded of both the Czechs’ and Slovaks’ affection for short proverbs. Here is a favorite of mine: “Učenej nikdy z nebe nespad,” or translated: “No scholar ever fell from heaven.” Therefore, the only way to know something new is to experience it. Go forth; be brave and bold! Fraternally, Matthew Koski Secretary, COO, CRO

Tara Lily Sounakhen Playa Vista, California Telephone: 720-474-5929 Email: [email protected] States Licensed: California, Kansas Tara was born in Thailand and raised in Olathe, Kansas. She graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Finance and Economics in 2007. After college, she moved to Denver, Colorado, to work as a trader with Janus Capital. In 2010, Tara started her career in the insurance industry with Liberty Mutual, then went onto a sales position with Prudential. She decided in 2014 to become an independent contractor.

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day strives to promote those three honorable attributes and helps explain our longevity.

In her spare time, Tara loves the outdoors and exploring different countries. She enjoys snowboarding, paddle boarding, and going to the beach, which is what brought her to California. Being an avid dog lover, Tara has adopted a total of seven senior dogs, of which two currently live with her. Tara looks forward to helping you with your existing policy or new product questions.

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Miss CSA

Wonderful Memories

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and had a great Father’s Day! I’ve enjoyed spending time with my family and friends! I’ve attended my brother’s and sister’s baseball games, went swimming, hiked, caught up with old friends from high school, and did a little bit of traveling! I am looking forward to another school year as I have been selected to live in our brand new sorority house on campus! It will be so much fun living with my sorority sisters, and no doubt, an experience of a lifetime! It has been such a wonderful year as Miss CSA. I’ve enjoyed having the privilege to represent such a fantastic orga-

nization. I’ve had the chance to attend events such as the United Moravian Societies’ Moravian Day Festival and much more. In July, I will be attending another lodge luncheon in Denver which I am very excited about! CSA has always been a huge part of my life. Ever since I was little, I have been a member and have participated actively. It brings me great happiness knowing that the reason is because of my grandparents. CSA has not only provided me with wonderful memories to look back on with my grandparents, but will always stand as a reminder of them. My grandparents were so involved and they helped me grasp a better understanding of where I come from. For them, I will forever be thankful. CSA is so much more than just a fraternal organization for life insurance! I am so excited to be traveling to Austin, Texas for the 81st Annual GetTogether! I hope to see all of you there! Thank you to CSA, I can’t wait to continue being a member and am looking forward to all the years ahead! Fraternally, Kristin Payer Miss National CSA

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“Waltz Across Texas”

will put together “Bless You” bags to deliver to the homeless shelter in Austin. Please remember to pack some travel sized toiletries to put in the bags: things like toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, lotions, etc. At 11 a.m., those who have registered will be departing for our sightseeing trip of Austin and a tour of the Bob Bullock Museum. Space is limited so be sure to contact me if you plan on participating and did not indicate so on your registration form. A boxed lunch from Jason’s Deli will be provided along with a drink. This is a private charter so you may bring drinks of your choice as well. At submission time of this article, there are no plans for separate youth activities due to the small number of youth participants registered. The hotel does have a pool, a heated whirlpool spa, and a fitness center.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The 81st Get-Together is upon us and the members of Lodge No. 277 are ready to shower each of you with a whole lot of Texas hospitality. I recently made a trip to the Wyndham Garden Hotel and was very impressed with what I saw. The entire facility is part of the Austin Music Project and the walls and hallways are adorned in Texas music facts and photos. As I walked in the front door, who do you think I was greeted by? Willie Nelson, of course! Well, not really Willie but a huge painting of him in the hotel foyer. I’m sure you’ll recognize a lot of the names and enjoy reading up on their contribution to the music world. The hotel has requested airport arrival times so they can coordinate shuttle pick-up for those needing it. Please contact me with your information as soon as you have your flight information. You can call, email or text me.

When you arrive on Friday, registration will be set up to the right of the hotel registration area in front of the Lady Bird Lake Ballroom. We have put together quite a goody bag for each of our participants. The Hospitality Room will be located in the Lady Bird Lake Ballroom and will be available from noon to 4 p.m. with cold drinks, sandwiches, and fresh homemade kolaches along with other finger-type foods. Cold drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, will be available.

Friday night’s activities will be held in the Highland Lakes Grand Ballroom. A cash bar will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be a Texas bar-b-que. We have five contestants vying for the title of Miss National CSA (at submission time). The competition will be followed by music and dancing to The Red Ravens. Be ready to do a little boot scootin’. Our opening session Saturday morning will be held in the Lake Austin/Lake Travis rooms. After the opening session, we

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Saturday evening will begin at 6 p.m. and, for our formal banquet, we will be having Texas rib-eye steaks. Awards will be presented and Miss National CSA 2017 will be crowned. The coronation will be followed by music and dancing. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.

We will be selling raffle tickets throughout the Get-Together and have put together some amazing items for a bucket raffle give-a-way. Winners will be announced on Saturday evening.

Sunday morning’s session will begin at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Rhetta Slovak Chandler giving a presentation on Czech History in Texas. The closing session will be followed by a farewell brunch buffet. Again, we look forward to seeing y’all at the 81st CSA Get-Together in Austin, Texas. Feel free to contact me with any questions: 979-272-3440 (home), 979820-2218 (cell/text) or [email protected] (email).

Fraternally, Susan Skrabanek Get-Together Secretary

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2017 CSA Get-Together Details Wyndham Garden Hotel (512) 448-2444

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/groups/csa-fraternallife-81st-annual-get-together Group Rate is $109 per night (plus taxes & fees)

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A Brief History of Ellis Island

Known by several early names – Gull Island to the Native Americans, Dyre’s or Bucking Island in the late 17th and 18th centuries, and Gibbet or Anderson’s Island in preRevolutionary days – the original three-acre mud flat was owned by Samuel Ellis. When New York controlled the island, the name Ellis Island stuck. Later, the federal government bought it for $10,000. During the war of 1812, the island was used as an arsenal. In the 1890’s, under federal jurisdiction, the first immigration station was constructed on Ellis Island. Annie Moore, a teenager from Ireland accompanied by her two brothers, made history as the first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island the day it opened in 1892. Nearly 700 immigrants passed through on that first day. The first year saw about 450,000 immigrants land there. A fire destroyed the island, its buildings, and records in 1897. A new facility opened in 1900, built at the (then) astonishing cost of $1.5 million. Over the years, Ellis Island was enlarged with landfill, expanding it to 27.5 acres. A kitchen, laundry, and dining room that seated 1200 were added. A baggage and dormitory building, hospitals, and contagious-disease wards were added as well. Immigration peaked at Ellis in 1907 with over one million seeking entry. April 17 of that year proved to be the busiest single day up to that point with 12,000 immigrants processed. Mass immigration ended in 1924. The island’s function changed to a facility for the detention and deportation of illegal aliens, and those who had violated the terms of their admittance. During WWI, Ellis Island had multiple functions: a Coast Guard Station, a detention center for enemy aliens, and a hospital for wounded servicemen.

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After 62 years of servicing more than 12 million immigrants, the island was closed in 1954 and declared surplus federal property. President Lyndon B. Johnson added Ellis Island to the Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965, placing it under the auspices of the National Park Service. President Ronald Reagan asked Ford Executive, Lee Iacocca, to work within the private sector to raise funds to restore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The island was open to visitors from 1976-1984 until it was closed for restoration. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum again opened to the public in 1990 upon completion of the restoration. In 1998, ownership of the island was granted to New Jersey by Supreme Court decision. Footnote: In late October 2012, Hurricane Sandy pounded the East Coast, inflicting severe damage to Ellis and Liberty Islands. Luckily, the Statue of Liberty was not affected. However, Ellis Island sustained serious damage (about $77 million) and was closed. There was little damage to the museum, however, real damage was done to the infrastructure. Doors and windows in the Ferry Building were damaged, as were their many mechanical systems. Ellis Island reopened on the 127th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty on October 28, 2013, almost exactly one year after Hurricane Sandy’s damage.

Chinese, Vera and Marla Bahloul. “Ellis Island reopens one year after Sandy.” New York Daily News. 28 Oct 2013. Web. 31 May 2017.

National Fraternal Congress of America. A Celebration of Patriotism – Ellis Island. Illinois.: June 14, 1991. Print.

The Wall of Honor The American Immigration Wall of Honor on Ellis Island is a permanent display of individual family names, and it is the only place in the United States where someone can honor his family heritage at a National Monument.

Where is it? The wall is located in the garden on Ellis Island just outside the Great Hall. The Wall overlooks the skyline of Manhattan, New York Harbor, and, of course, the Statue of Liberty. If you would like to know if your family’s name is included on the Wall of Honor, you can do a search and it will give you the number of the panel where it is located. Go to the “Honor Your Family” section at: www.libertyellisfoundation.org and enter the name and place of origin to see if your family is included.

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Family members may have questions about eligibility. The American Immigrant Wall of Honor is open to all entries. All names and ethnicities are welcome as well as year of arrival, points of entry, and mode of travel. You may request a single or family name, either living or deceased. You may want to celebrate your ethnicity or anniversary of your ancestors’ arrival. The Wall is designed to celebrate American immigration. There is a fee for placing a name on the Wall. The Wall was designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates, the same firm that designed the exhibits at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Virtually every nation is represented on the Wall. Forced migration slaves are included, as

are our earliest settlers.

The first names on the wall were unveiled in 1990. Today there are more than 700,000 names on the stainless steel panels measuring 4 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide. Each panel contains nearly 700 names. Most names appear alphabetically in six columns. Paper reproductions of each wall panel are available. “About the American Immigrant Wall of Honor.” Liberty Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. Web. 31 May 2017 .

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What A Visitor Can Expect at Ellis Island

Ellis Island sits in New York Harbor only one-half mile from Liberty Island, home of the Statue of Liberty. Ellis Island attracts about three million visitors a year. These visitors come to relive the immigrant experience. About 40 percent of Americans can trace their lineage through Ellis Island’s immigration station. Visitors arrive at the island via ferry from Lower Manhattan or New Jersey. Many visitors combine their visit with a stop at Liberty Island to tour the Statue of Liberty. Tours of Ellis Island are visitor-friendly. The ferries are wheelchair accessible as are the Museum at Ellis Island and its garden and grounds. History is available in printed materials and Braille for those visually-impaired. Guided tours are available at no charge. Every effort is made to make the experience as rewarding and enjoyable as possible.

Interesting facts: Originally only three acres, Ellis was enlarged to 27.5 acres by landfill acquired from the massive construction of New York’s subway system as well as ballast from ships sailing into the harbor. The original building for immigration processing was made of wood and burned to the ground in the late 1890’s. Its replacement was made with masonry and is the building which still stands today. By 1920, U.S. consulates from overseas assumed responsibility for immigration. From that date forward, Ellis Island served as a deportation center, Public Health Service Hospital, and Coast Guard station. In 1976, the island was opened to visitors. In the fall of 1990, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum opened. The Immigration Museum in the main building offers a 30-minute film “Island of Hope, Island of Fear” as an introduction to visitors. There are floors

of exhibits; one of the most moving and memorable exhibit showcases the possessions immigrants brought with them to America. There are historical photos, political cartoons, and other tours and commentary. Visitors interested in genealogy might want to stop at the American Family Immigration History Center (located in the main building). This facility, open to the public, houses records of more than 22 million immigrants, passengers and crew members who entered the United States through the Port of New York and Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924. Visitors can search these records for details of family members’ voyage and personal information upon their arrival in America. “Ellis Island: The portal to America for 12 million immigrants from 1892 to 1924.” New York Harbor Parks. Web. 30 May 2017.

Immigrants traveling by sea to reach America came through many ports: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, San Francisco, Savannah, Miami, and New Orleans. Steamship companies such as Cunard, Red Star, and White Star played a significant role in the history of U.S. immigration. New York was the most popular immigrant destination. Immigrants lucky enough to be a First or Second Class passenger were not required to undergo an inspection at Ellis Island. Instead, a cursory physical was given while still onboard.

Inspectors believed that if anyone could afford a First or Second Class ticket, it was less likely they would have a medical or legal issue that could cause problems in the future. The Federal Government felt these “rich” passengers would not be a drain on resources by ending up in hospitals or institutions. If a condition or disease was detected, further examinations were conducted on Ellis Island. If passing the cursory exam, these passengers passed through customs and entered the United States. If traveling in steerage, it was not

going to be easy to enter the country. Steerage was a crowded, unsanitary level near the bottom of the ship. There were very few conveniences; sea sickness was common during the rough crossing, and personal hygiene was nearly impossible. Men, women, and children – healthy or not – lived together in cramped quarters with little privacy or special treatment. Those in steerage would be transported to Ellis Island where a medical and legal evaluation took place. If disease or ailment was detected, quarantine for days or weeks was the next stop. Only about 2 percent of arriving immigrants were refused entry due to a medical condition. Upon the completion of the examinations and the declaration of good health, immigrants were free to leave “The Island of Tears” and begin their new life in America.

Sailing to Ellis Island

“Ellis Island History.” The Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.. Web. 30 May 2017.

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Markel, Howard. “Before Ebola, Ellis Island’s terrifying medical inspections.”PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. 15 Oct 2014. Web. 30 May

An Immigrant’s Nightmare: Ellis Island’s Medical Inspections

Today, Ellis Island is quiet, a noticeable difference from its noisy early days filled with conversations in languages from around the world. When entering the Great Hall, a large American flag is prominently displayed. Of note are the tall clerks’ desks where thousands waited for passports to be stamped and documents approved. Visitors tour the facility and some may visit rooms off to the side where immigrants were detained; they were suspected of having an illness or disease. This suspicion lead to intense medical scrutiny and examination. Between 1885 and 1920, about 21,000,000 immigrants arrived in America, most through the Port of New York and Ellis Island. To accommodate the flood of arrivals, the number of doctors employed to conduct medical examinations eventually reached 25. Still, these doctors were examining about 2,000 people a day. The medical inspection began immediately. Upon arriving on the Island’s pier, immigrants were told to carry their belongings up a long flight of stairs into the main building. Those who had to stop to catch their breath were pulled aside to be inspected for suspected heart disease, rheumatic fever, or lung problems. This “test” continued. As they entered the Great Hall still carrying their things, another physician watched them closely to detect any problems with posture or walking.

Immigrants were then asked to turn at right angles so both sides of their face could be viewed to note symmetry or defect. A vision test followed. Next a stethoscope was used to listen to heart and lungs. Still another inspection was done on nails, scalp, and skin for infections and ringworm. An immigrant who appeared “odd” or could not follow simple instruction was carefully evaluated for evidence of mental defect. This test was especially unfair because most immigrants did not speak or understand English. The last examination was the worst. A doctor would examine a patient’s eyelids and eyes for evidence of trachoma, a chronic infection of the eye. Today this can easily be cured with a single dose of antibiotics, but then it was a chronic affliction which could cause scaring. Three out of four victims were left blind. Treatment was brutal with painful surgery and months of chemical treatments which offered a slim chance of recovery. President Theodore Roosevelt visited the facility in 1906. There, he noticed doctors were conducting exams with dirty hands and made no attempt to clean their instruments. This disgusting and dangerous practice soon changed when orders were given for frequent hand washing and tool sterilization. After all exams, if an immigrant was

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deemed ill, he was then confined to the Contagious Disease Hospital. Inside the hospital was a tiny courtroom where hearings were held to decide the immigrant’s fate. This hospital, with its beds and benches, was filled to capacity. Between 1892 and 1924, less than one percent of immigrants had chronic or infectious diseases. Some were treated at Ellis Island, but many were sent back to their native land at the expense of the steamship company that brought them to America. Word soon spread that the doctors at Ellis Island had the power and potential to instantly change an immigrant’s life for better or worse. Markel, Howard. “Before Ebola, Ellis Island’s terrifying medical inspections.”PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. 15 Oct 2014. Web. 31 May 2017.

Howard, Markel. Quarantine!: East European Jewish Immigrants and the New York City Epidemics of 1892. 1st. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999. Print.

Howard, Markel. When Germs Travel: Six Major Epidemics That Have Invaded America Since 1900 and the Fears They Have Unleashed. New York City: Pantheon Books, 2004. Print.

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The Ownership of Ellis Island

Ellis Island has long been identified as the point of entry for immigrants arriving in the United States via the Port of New York. The island has a long history, but for over 100 years its ownership has involved a long and bitter conflict between New York and New Jersey. In 1795, Ellis Island was a military outpost, later named Fort Gibson, at the mouth of the Hudson River. This made it ideal to defend the city of New York from attacks via water. The fort was later turned over to the Navy. Ken Jennings, writer for Conde Nast Traveler, reports that during Colonial times, there was an actual shooting war between the two states. In 1834, Congress offered a solution: the line between the two states was placed in the middle of the Hudson River. Ellis Island fell on the New Jersey side, but New York had previously leased the island from them in 1794, so New York got to keep it. Of course, New Jersey was not happy: It owned the riverbed and water was being displaced by island expansion. It was their position they should

share ownership of the property. However, in the 1890’s the Federal Government took over the administration of immigration and Ellis Island was chosen as an immigration inspection station. To accommodate future traffic, the government decided to double the size of the island. They did so by using huge quantities of dirt removed from tunnels being dug to create New York’s new subway system. About 90 percent of the island is actually landfill. In 1998, over 100 years after the first immigrants entered the Great Hall to begin the process of becoming Americans, ownership was finally settled by the Supreme Court. Their answer? New Jersey! The Court based their decision on the 1834 agreement between the two states that was ratified when the island was a military fort, and long before it became a center for processing immigrants. The fact that many immigrants believed they were landing in New York had no impact on the Court’s decision. New Jersey was also

granted a piece of the historic main immigration building, now a museum run by the National Park Service. Naturally, there were bitter feelings on New York’s part given the fact that most of Ellis Island was landfill which came from New York, not New Jersey. At a news conference after the Supreme Court’s decision, Gov. George Pataki of New York stated, “Ellis Island will always be part of New York in the hearts and minds of millions of immigrants who came to America seeking freedom and liberty. This [Supreme Court] decision can never change that fact.”

Today’s immigrants can enter the United States in three ways: a foreignborn person may enter the U.S. as a legal permanent resident (LPR) or Green Card Holder; or as a temporary visa holder (these include tourists, seasonal workers, students); or as an illegal (or unauthorized) immigrant. As of 2009, the Pew Hispanic Center estimated that more than one-third of the foreign-born had become naturalized citizens; a third were legal permanent residents; a small percentage were legal temporary visa holders; and the remaining (roughly) one-quarter were illegal. The number of illegals in California is much higher than average – about 2.6 million. Most of the millions of immigrants with LPR status (47%) are sponsored by immediate relatives who are U.S. citizens, while 19 percent enter through family preferences (sponsored by immediate relative of LPR or non-immediate relatives of U.S. citizens). About 16 percent are admitted as refugees or granted

asylum. A small number are admitted through employment preferences. Finally, a very small percentage is admitted through a diversity lottery. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program) makes available annually up to 50,000 visas, drawn from random selection among all entries, to individuals who are from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The DV Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Most lottery winners reside outside the United States and immigrate through consular processing and issuance of an immigrant visa. All applicants face waiting periods, but those waiting via the family or employment preference category may wait for years to gain legal entry due to annual limits. Family preference applicants from Mexico, China, India, and the Philippines can wait anywhere from 1 to 18 years for LPR visas. Only LPRs are eligible to become citizens five years after attaining their

LPR status (if married to a U.S. citizen, the wait is three years). The processing time for naturalization is about 10-12 months. Estimates suggest that naturalization is the highest in decades, about 52 percent, with the wait time quicker than in the past. All children born in the United States are citizens.

The Immigration Process Today

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Eschner, Kat. “The Centuries-Long Squabble Over Who Owns Ellis Island.” Smithsonian Magazine. 26 May 2017. Web. 31 May 2017.

Greenhouse, Linda. “THE ELLIS ISLAND VERDICT: THE RULING; High Court Gives New Jersey Most of Ellis Island.” The New York Times. 27 May 1998. Web. 31 May 2017.

“The Immigration and Citizenship Process.” Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). Web. 31 May 2017. “Green Card Through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.”U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Web. 31 May 2017.

Junior Bowl-o-Rama Girl’s Division #1 Ages 5-7

First Name Autumn Chloe Grace Veronica Madison Vanessa Grace Faylyn Delaney Emma

Last Name Cervantes Michalek Helfrich Rypka Bichler Graveeen Macht Franks Smith Szopinski

Lodge Name and Number Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Harrison/Hus/Garfield No. 378 Minnesota No. 210 Groveton No. 004 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Laurel No. 452 Prokop Velky No. 137 Prokop Velky No. 137 Prokop Velky No. 137

Score 255 252 252 240 229 177 149 107 100 80

Place 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd

First Name Cassidy Jadalyn Ella Abbie Adeline Josie Savanah Aubrey Ashley Vylotte Mackinzie Annabella Allyson Myah

Last Name Payer Hanson Korpecki Helfrich Schroht Schretter DeMars Cervantes Goodwin White Cole Ryals Levendoski Morgan

Lodge Name and Number Mile-Hi Czechs No. 432 DuPagePioneers/Edison No. 409 Washington No. 30 Harrison/Hus/Garfield No. 378 Minnesota No. 210 Harrison/Hus/Garfield No. 378 Minnesota No. 210 Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Laurel No. 452 Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Estlian No. 404 Washington No. 30 Washington No. 30 Prokop Velky No. 137

Score 380 370 324 279 275 251 246 234 215 189 168 141 105 95

Place 1st 2nd 3rd

First Name Grace Gwen Lily Delaney Bailey Emily Madelyn McKayla

Last Name Pleskovich Schretter DeValk Schretter Ebright Goodwin Levendoski Martinek

Lodge Name and Number Groveton No. 004 Harrison/Hus/Garfield No. 378 Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Harrison/Hus/Garfield No. 378 Kruh Os. Zen a Panu No. 121 Laurel No. 452 Washington No. 30 Golden Gate No. 252

Score 284 253 245 232 225 207 167 117

Place 1st 2nd 3rd

First Name Sidney Victoria Mia Hannah

Last Name Grannis Klejko Allen Emrich

Lodge Name and Number Groveton No. 004 Century of Progress No. 231 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Prokop Velky No. 137

Score 360 283 219 85

Place 1st 2nd 3rd

Girl’s Division #2 Ages 8-11

Girl’s Division #3 Ages 12-14

Girl’s Division #4 Ages 15-17

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Junior Bowl-o-Rama Boy’s Division #1 Ages 5-7

First Name Matthew Weston Will Andrew Karel Connor Reed Frankie Chase Finn Bennett Gerrett

Last Name Helfrich Schroht Howe Howe Kuttler Michalek Michalek Saballus Michalek Michalek Saballus Szopinski

Lodge Name and Number Harrison/Hus/Garfield No. 378 Minnesota No. 210 Harrison/Hus/Garfield No. 378 Harrison/Hus/Garfield No. 378 Brookfield No. 475 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Prokop Velky No. 137

Score 369 263 261 260 246 245 245 243 236 200 185 85

Place 1st 2nd 3rd

First Name Mason John D. Charlie Jack Colin Lincoln Mason Trevor Tyler Kyle Tanner Troy Christopher Skyler Matthew Parker Grayson Wyatt Colin

Last Name Jones Liska Dean Dean Graveen Hamrin Varga Michalek Sullivan Korpecki Jones Graveen Ebright Ebright Macak Liebert Liebert Szopinski Sebastin

Lodge Name and Number Golden Gate No. 252 Paramount/Southgate No. 372 Golden Gate No. 252 Golden Gate No. 252 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Laurel No. 452 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Washington No. 30 Golden Gate No. 252 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Kruh Os. Zen a Panu No. 121 Kruh Os. Zen a Panu No 121 Anton J. Cermak No. 99 Groveton No. 004 Groveton No. 004 Prokop Velky No. 137 Washington No. 30

Score 363 301 291 273 260 259 250 249 246 246 243 195 192 188 176 154 143 95 80

Place 1st 2nd 3rd

First Name Zakk Reed Jason Jacob Patrick Sam Zachary Harrison Dominic Brock Dylan

Last Name Payer Sullivan Michalek Weissensel Murnane Korpecki DeValk Hamrin Campbell Goodwin Allen

Lodge Name and Number Mile-Hi Czechs No. 432 Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 Sionilli No. 170 Queensdale No. 422 Washington No. 30 Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Estlian No. 404 Laurel No. 452 Yankee-Jungmann No. 77

Score 438 345 306 268 257 234 228 225 213 202 167

Place 1st 2nd 3rd

Boy’s Division #2 Ages 8-11

Boy’s Division #3 Ages 12-14

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Junior Bowl-o-Rama

Boy’s Division #4 Ages 15-17

First Name Carter Blake Randy Elijah Jarrod Joseph Jonathan Joseph Anthony Tom Owen

Last Name Hamrin DeValk DeValk Lovell Setliff Weissensel Varga Klejko Klejko Nejdl Mastalir

Lodge Name and Number Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Woodrow Wilson No. 377 Kruh Os. Zen a Panu No. 121 Cleveland Chapter No. 219 Sionilli No. 170 Laurel No. 452 Century of Progress No. 231 Century of Progress No. 231 Prokop Velky No. 137 Golden Gate No. 252

Labor Day is September 4th!

Labor Day, traditionally the first Monday in September, was created by the labor movement and is dedicated to the achievements of American workers. It is an annual tribute to those workers who have contributed to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.

Recognition and celebration of Labor Day has grown over the years. The first time the government recognized the day was through ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886. After these, a national movement arose to secure state and federal legislation. The first state bill was introduced in New York, but the first law was passed in Oregon. A year later found four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York – who created the Labor Day holiday. Finally, on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act declaring the first Monday in September a legal holiday for states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

Score 333 321 308 305 304 303 270 254 226 200 183

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District Council Famous Cookbook Available

District Council No. 12 Cultural Division – The Cultural Division still has their famous cookbook for sale, and the price is still a mere $5.00. This cookbook is a great gift to say “Thanks for letting me stay with you,” or serves as a great little wedding shower gift that all new brides would appreciate. Call our Cookbook Lady, also our Vice-President, Sis. Caroline Johnston at 708-387-9423 or send her $5.00 per book and $2.50 to cover the cost of postage per book. Make the check payable to Cultural Division, 3209 Park Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, 60513. Have a happy summer. Fraternally, Helenka Gaydusek

There is doubt as to who suggested the holiday first. Some say it was Peter J. McGuire, General Secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, while others maintain it was Matthew McGuire, a machinist. Further research supports Matthew Maguire who later became the Secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, New Jersey.

Labor Day was created to celebrate the American worker. As we enjoy a day of leisure, let’s not forget the tradesmen and professionals who dedicated long hours learning their craft. These individuals worked hard on the job and freely contributed their talent and ideas to build American cities that reflect pride and superior workmanship. “History of Labor Day.” United States Department of Labor. Web. 30 May 2017.

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District Council Downers Grove North High School Students Present District Council No. 12 of Northern Illinois, Wisconsin & Indiana – It’s amazing how this year has moved along. We’re now in the “Good Ole’ Summertime.” It’s time to get outside and work in the garden, do household chores, visit with friends, have a 4th of July party or two, travel to some vacation spot, enjoy your family, etc. On the other hand, you might just want to relax and enjoy the “Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer.” This is a really good time to work on your lodge service projects. It’s always time to ask: “What can we do to help others?” Many of our CSA friends are going to the 81st Annual Get-Together in Austin, Texas. D.C. 12 President Ken Dvorsky and others will be representing our district. Our best wishes go to all the

members of the Texas organizing committee and the many delegates who come from all parts of our great country to attend this annual gala event. We’re lucky that we live in an area where we have so many choices. For example: This is a good time to visit a museum, go to the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Chicago History Society, the Brookfield and Lincoln Park Zoos, attend a Cubs or White Sox ballgame, and so on. You might want to attend the picnic at Bohemian National Cemetery on Sunday, July 9 (11:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.). Also, the Czech American Congress has their annual picnic at Ehlert Park in Brookfield on July 30 (11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). These outdoor summer “fun times” always have great food, good

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music, and a wonderful opportunity to meet with old friends and family. Recently, at our May meeting, we invited two wonderful young women from Downers Grove North High School to give a presentation on their school trip to Washington, D.C. CSA and other groups sponsor these trips to our nation’s capital for deserving high school students. Annalisa Chudzek and Prevail Bonga told us about their adventures and proceeded to answer loads of inquiries from our delegate members. Thank you for visiting with us! The next District Council meeting will be held on September 28 in the Heritage Room at CSA’s Home Office. Hope to see you there. In the meantime, enjoy your summer! Fraternally, Edward Slavik

Lodge Happenings Lodge Member Moves to WeatherNation Lodge Cleveland Chapter No. 219, Cleveland, Ohio – KEYT-TV and Fox 11 morning meteorologist Meredith Garofalo, member of Lodge Cleveland Chapter No. 219, is moving to Denver. Garofalo, who has been at the station in Santa Barbara, California for three and a half years, will be an on-air meteorologist for the national weather network, WeatherNation. WeatherNation is 100 percent dedicated to weather forecasts and features by seasoned meteorologists. When there’s breaking news on weather, WeatherNation taps into expert storm chasers, spotters, and journalists to provide weather news, forecasts, and information to keep us weather aware and safe. “As much as I will miss my Santa Barbara family and friends, this opportunity will now allow me to provide you with coast to coast weather updates on a more frequent and comprehensive basis,” Garofalo said in a Facebook post. “I plan on bringing the same amount of charisma, personality, and energy into my forecasts with this amazing team!”

Garofalo, a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) by the American Meteorological Society, was part of the morning show re-launch on the local ABC affiliate and founding meteorologist and Motivation Monday segment host on the Fox affiliate morning show. “One of the pioneers of the program is leaving us for a great, new opportunity,” KEYT-TV News Director Jim Lemon said in an email to staff. “I’d like to thank Meredith for all of her efforts to help our product grow and thrive across the multiple platforms.” While working in Santa Barbara, Garofalo was named the 2017 Community Partner of the Year by Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties, voted Santa Barbara’s Favorite Meteorologist in 2016 in a Weatherist Poll, and was the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s 2016 Dancing Under the Stars Champion. Garofalo was also on the Big Brothers Big Sister’s Advisory Council, a Community Council Leader for the American Cancer Society, and three year co-chair for Family Service Agency/Big Brothers Big Sisters Cooking Up

Dreams signature fundraiser. She was a contestant in the 2006 Miss National CSA contest. Congratulations!

Ellis Island Fact: Ellis Island wasn’t opened to the public until 1976.

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Lodge Happenings Lodge Raffle Raises Money for CSA SERVES

Lodge DuPage Pioneers/Edison No. 409, Lombard, Illinois – Our June 19 meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by President Jerry Gaydusek. The Pledge was recited, password given, minutes read, and expenses paid. Congratulations to our Idaho youth member, Jadalyn Hanson, who finished second in her age range at the Junior Bowl-o-Rama. Jada has participated in this event for many years now and always does well. Jada, enjoy your winnings! Proud great-grandparents are our lodge President and Treasurer, Jerry and Helen Gaydusek. Thank you to the 14 Lodge No. 409 members who submitted photos for CSA’s Annual Contest: Jesse Hnatek; Jerome, Karole and James Gaydusek; Nancy Fisher; Linda and

Patti Burton; Annmarie, Alexis and Ken Antos; Phil Arnone; Pat Salvino; Jada Hanson; and Michele Salkauskas Murray. Better luck next year! Congratulations to our Lodge’s 2017 Scholarship recipients: Isabella Mahmoud, Joshua Hnatek, Hallie Hnatek, and Kayleigh Smith. We wish you success in your studies and all of your future endeavors! Member Dale Burton has been busy with his photography business. Recently, the Board of Bohemian National Cemetery commissioned him to take photos of each board member for a collage-type group photo to be displayed at the cemetery. From all reports, Dale and his assistant did a fine job organizing the “shoot” and making everyone look their best. Thank you,

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Dale! Our lodge made final decisions on our Penny Social on October 16 and our Movie Night on September 18. The movie selected will be “Lion.” Check out Facebook for details. Members from lodges in District 12 are invited to both events. All proceeds from our Penny Social fundraiser will be given to the CSA SERVES causes selected by the lodge: Honor Flights, Fisher House at Hines VA Hospital, and the West Suburban Food Pantry in Woodridge, Illinois. Further discussions centered around points to be earned for our third Lodge Recognition Platinum Award, our goal for 2017! Wishing the Get-Together Committee from Lodge Svetlo No. 277 a successful and enjoyable event. Members from around the country are sure to enjoy the sights and sounds of Austin, Texas, as well as the planned social outing and, of course, the Miss CSA Pageant. Keep cool! Our lodge raffle raised $45 this month toward our donations to our selected CSA SERVES charities at the end of the year. We appreciate our members’ continued generosity. To date, our modest raffle each month has raised over $350.00 toward our charitable goals. The lodge will be on vacation in August, so our next meeting will be September 18 (Movie Night) in the Heritage Room at the Home Office. Please join us for fraternal fellowship and fun! Fraternally, Gerri Romanelli

Ellis Island Fact: Famed New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, a fiery and reformminded politician, worked at Ellis Island from 1907 to 1910.

Lodge Happenings Members Donate Items Caroline Johnston Receives 50-Year Pin!

Lodge Pingree No. 366, Dearborn Heights, Michigan – Nazdar brothers and sisters. We are happy to announce that Lodge Pingree No. 366 members donated items to His Church Anglican and Trinity Church in Livonia, Michigan. Pictured from left to right are Jeff Teichman and Gary and Marie Palmer. It always feels good to donate to those

in need! Looking forward to doing it again. We hope you will join us at an upcoming meeting. Contact me for more details: 734-522-7746. Fraternally, Jeff Teichman Lodge President

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Lodge Rovnost No. 53, Indian Head Park, Illinois – Congratulations to our member Sis. Caroline Johnston for receiving her 75-year pin, which was presented to her by President Bro. Marvin Lanzel. She is a third generation CSA member. Her grandfather, Frank Wolf, joined the Czechoslovak Society of America shortly after he came to this country. He was very active in the Society. He also was a delegate to the Bohemian National Cemetery for many years until he passed away. The entire family has been members. Caroline’s daughter, Julie Woodman, is due for her 50-year pin this year. We are looking forward to future members obtaining their pins. Fraternally, Kenneth Johnston

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Lodge Happenings Joining Hands and Hearts to Remember

Lodge Kruh Osvojenych-Zen A Panu No. 121, Dillonvale, Ohio – Recently, our lodge members “joined hands” and hearts with members of the Dillonvale American Legion and Legion Auxiliary McCook Post #529 for a Memorial Day Program that honored and recounted the sacrifices of soldiers past and present. The celebration took place on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. on the grounds of the Night Rider Park with Michelle Hedgecoke, Commander, as the Mistress of Ceremonies (pictured

bottom left). Young men from Boy Scout Troop #14 and Cub Scout Pack #14 took part in the service as well as Lodge No. 121 member/Ladies Auxiliary President, Joyce Spears. A beautiful selection of patriotic songs was performed by local musician, Rick Pastre. Prior to the event, lodge members, legion members, and legion auxiliary members worked together cleaning and decorating the City Hall Kitchen, erecting canopies in the park, placing flowers at the memorials, and placing flags at the grave sites of deceased legionnaires. We also combined our efforts to prepare refreshments for the luncheon which followed the service. We are truly grateful to have such an

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active Legion and Legion Auxiliary in our small town and are proud that some of our lodge brothers and sisters belong to these respective organizations. We also wish to recognize Bro. Elijah Lovell, a member of the Buckeye Local High School Panther Marching Band. The band participated in Memorial Day parades this year in our two neighboring towns of Adena and Mt. Pleasant. We wish to thank the American Legion McCook Post #529 and the Ladies Auxiliary Members along with our brothers and sisters of Lodge No. 121 for their labor, donations, and service. May we always remember that “Some gave all”— the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife. Who more than self their country loved and mercy more than life! (America the Beautiful) Fraternally, Sister Wendy Kurtz Lovell

Lodge Happenings Members Attended Sokol XXIV Slet

Lodge Prokop Velky No. 137, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Our lodge met on June 7 with 25 members and guests in attendance to enjoy great fried chicken and lots of complimentary side dishes. Guests who joined us were Loretta Ledvina (we missed you, Tom) from Vining, Iowa; Vera Rogers, Prokop Velky member from Oregon; and a new member, Val Thompson. Welcome all. Many thanks to all of our members who helped with Join Hands Day: Members who helped put up and take down American flags at Czech National Cemetery for Memorial Day; those who participated in the Memorial Day Program for the Czech National Cemetery; those who got soaked on the CSA float at Houby Days; and those who went to the Miss Czech Slovak Iowa Pageant Dinner to represent CSA. A big thanks to our CSA Agent, John Fowler, who spoke to us in April. Thank you to Judy Vondracek for her help with the float for the Houby Day parade. We hope we didn’t miss a project or function the past few months, as our Prokop Velky members are always willing to provide many helping hands to accomplish. You are the greatest! The Cedar Rapids Czech School started June 12 and adult classes started June 15. Again, Prokop Velky members are very involved in these sessions. We hope that the teachers from the Czech Republic can attend our potluck while here in Cedar Rapids. The new outdoor Columbarium at the Czech National Cemetery has been installed and it is beautiful, with five benches, lighting, flowers, and planting all around. This area is called Eternal Gardens at Czech National Cemetery, for which the cemetery thanks Prokop Velky for their kind donation to this project. The Czech Heritage Foundation will send three students to the Czech Republic this summer. This program has been reactivated and we are pleased that one of Prokop Velky’s youth members, Emily Nejdl, will be going. Have fun, Emily, and come back safely to tell us about your trip. Three students from the

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Czech Republic will be coming to Cedar Rapids after our students return home. The Prokop Velky nomination for Fraternalist of the Year will be Peg Zach, who will be attending the GetTogether in Austin, Texas, from August 4 to 6. Congratulations and good luck. Several members of Prokop Velky who attended Sokol Gymnastics and continue to be members were involved in the 2017 American Sokol XXIV Slet and Festival in Cedar Rapids June 22 – 25, 2017. People from all over the United States and world were in attendance. The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library has a wonderful exhibit, “Twists and Turns: The Story of Sokol,” which will be open through December 31, 2017. This is in conjunction with the American Slet held in Cedar Rapids. Discussion was held regarding our fall trip for members who regularly attend our meetings. This trip will be held in September; we are going to Amana, Iowa, to see a fun play, after having a nice Amana family-style din-

ner. Reservations will be required and more details will be presented at the next meeting. A big Prokop Velky congratulations goes out to two of our youth members who won a 2017 CSA Scholarship Award. Our winners are Emily Nejdl and Wesley Carlson. Prokop Velky will also donate to these students for their future success. The winner of the attendance award for June was Joyce Netolicky, who will donate her winnings to three groups: Linn County Veterans Association, Sokol Cedar Rapids, and the Cedar Rapids Czech School. Thank you, Joyce. Come to our future meetings! On August 2, we will have a potluck at 6:00 p.m. In September, (date TBA), we will host our fall trip. We hope all fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers had a great Father’s Day. Fraternally, Barbara Edmunds

Ellis Island Immigrants were subject to exams to ensure they were to the United

Facts: physical and mental fit for admittance States.

Officials during WWI and WWII designated Ellis Island as one of the main holding centers for would-be enemies of the state, and some 1,500 people were eventually detained there.

Free meals were served on Ellis Island, and a typical meal could include beef stew, potatoes, bread, herrings, baked beans, and stewed prunes.

The first immigrants to arrive at Ellis Island were three unaccompanied siblings: a teenager, an eleven year old, and a seven year old.

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Lodge Happenings Join Us for an Evening of Fun!

Congratulations Lodge Slunce No. 374, Ocklawaha, Florida – Congratulations to Carter Raha, Lodge Slunce member and past recipient of a CSA Scholarship, on his graduation from the University of Alabama. Carter graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Economics. He has made the Dean’s list for six of his seven semesters at the university, served as president of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, and was inducted into the Greek honor society Order of Omega. Carter looks forward to the next few months and is planning to accept a job as a data science analyst for an advertising technology firm in New York City. Good job, Carter! We are proud of you! Warmest regards, Bernadette Bleiker

Ellis Island Fact: Ellis Island eventually became more famous for deportations than immigration.

Lodge Woodrow Wilson No. 377, Lombard, Illinois - We are very excited to invite the larger CSA community to join us for a very special lodge meeting on Friday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m., at the CSA Home Office in Lombard. (Wilson members – note that this is the second Friday, not the first, of the month!) John Pritasil will be our guest speaker, talking on the subject of “Growing up Czech (in Chicagoland).” If you know John, you already know how entertaining this will be; if you haven’t yet experienced John’s presentation style, be assured that you are in for a real treat! Any CSA lodge members (and guests!) are welcome – if you are in the Chicago area that evening, we would love to have you attend. Light refreshments will be served, and we also will be hosting a special raffle: you could be a lucky winner, for a modest contribution! (All raffle proceeds support our lodge service activities.) Regardless, all attendees are guaranteed to win the gift of laughter and friendship at this event. This evening of entertainment can even earn points in the CSA Recognition Program for your lodge: if you collect items* for donation to our local food pantry and deliver to our lodge, you can claim three points for item #8 in category I – Service Activities. (*Items of particular need include high-protein, non-perishable foods; household supplies, including paper goods; and personal care items,

such as diapers and toiletries.) I appreciate knowing that you will come, so we can have adequate seating; my contact info is below. We would love to have you join us! We had a smaller-than-usual crew at the Bohemian National Cemetery “Join Hands” clean-up day, but their enthusiasm and commitment were enough to make up for those of us who were unable to participate. Thanks to our loyal members for representing all of us! Calling all Lodge Wilson members: don’t forget our Member Recognition Picnic at noon on Sunday, August 20, North Pavilion of Katherine Legge Park (5901 S. County Line Rd., Hinsdale). We provide entrees and beverages; please bring a side or dessert to share. Don’t forget to let me know (not later than four days before) that you will come, so I can have enough food! Need a ride? Just ask – we can work it out. Hope to see you there! Also coming up: our October meeting will once again be craft night! Members, put on your creative hats (figuratively speaking!) and join us in a project that will be donated to a good cause. Craft night has quickly become an annual tradition for our lodge, and it promises again to be fun and rewarding! Fraternally, Jean Hemzáček Laukant [email protected] 630-915-9745

Larry Ebenroth, Ray Hemzacek, Steve Ramirez and mom, Anna, take a break from cleaning up BNC.

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Lodge Happenings Heading to the Million Club

Member Cindy Beuneman participated in the Walgreens Annual Red Nose Day for Charity.

Lodge Yankee-Jungmann No. 77, North Riverside, Illinois – Our Lodge held its annual Hot Dog dinner in May. We had a great time with good food and conversation. We welcomed back Millie Calek. Fourteen of the Lodge’s junior members attended the CSA Junior Bowl-oRama in April. All of them had fun bowling and enjoying the pizza. I received a letter from the Ronald McDonald House thanking our Lodge for the 20 pounds of pop tabs. For the Million Club Certificate, 790 pounds of pop tabs are needed. The Lodge has collected 680 pounds, so we are very close to our goal. Thanks to everyone who has brought pop tabs to our meetings. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Hines VA Hospital, thanked our Lodge for its donations of magazines, books, toiletries, and 18 pairs of socks. One hundred percent of our donation will be used to supplement services to veteran patients and their families. My husband and I dropped off eight bags of groceries to the St. Barbara’s food pantry from our Lodge.

One of our members, Eunice Semple, was recognized by the Northwest Symphony Orchestra for her 35 years of playing the cello. All long-time mem-

bers were acknowledged and thanked with a party. Fraternally, Mary Ellen Janda

Ellis Island Fact: Immigrants didn’t have their names changed (to be shortened or Anglicized) at the island. If they chose to change their names, they did so before they left their home country or after they had gained admission to the United States.

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Lodge Happenings Thanks, Volunteers! Lodge Century of Progress/Bila Hora No. 231, Cicero, Illinois – At our last lodge meeting, our lodge purchased a $50.00 half-page ad in the souvenir booklet for the CSA 81st Annual GetTogether to be held on August 4-6 in Austin, Texas. Our Fraternalist of the Year nominee will be Roberta Kulik. At the end of the lodge meeting, we all received a Geranium plant given to us for Mother ’s Day. Thank you to Dolores Klejko and Ed Slavik for the

Lodge Brookfield No. 475, Brookfield, Illinois – At our May meeting, we were treated to an informative presentation by Sis. Pat Pileggi, who spoke about the immigrant experience. Why did people from the Czech and Slovak lands come to the Chicago area beginning in the mid-1800s? They, like other groups of immigrant people, shared similar hopes and dreams, first settling in neighborhoods alongside others of similar backgrounds and customs. America offered them economic opportunity, jobs, and religious freedom.

Don’t Forget Grandparents Day on September 10th!

Celebrate Babi and Děda on their special day! Take them to dinner, call them, Skype them, or just visit! They will love to hear from you and your family.

plants. Extra plants that were left over were donated to the T.G. Masaryk School to be planted in the large cement pots in front of the building. On May 13, four members of our lodge participated in Join Hands Day. We went to the Bohemian National Cemetery to help clean wherever we were needed. Volunteers from our lodge were as follows: Dolores Klejko, Ed Slavik, Loretta Paulus, Roberta Kulik, and a guest, Victoria C., who is

Roberta’s granddaughter. We were all kept very busy doing the various tasks that were needed. Con-GRAD-ulations to two members of our lodge who received CSA Scholarships – Courtney and Arden Kurhayez. Best wishes to them for much success in their school year ahead! Fraternally, Loretta Paulus

The greatest wave of Czech and Slovak immigrants came to Chicago between the years 1900 to 1910. The early generations of immigrants in the old Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago had little reason to travel outside of the area. Little by little, families became more upwardly mobile, moving further westward and out to the suburbs. Many of us today can remember relatives who were employed at the large Western Electric plant in Cicero. The trend continues as many descendants of the original immigrants move on to new areas and new opportunities. Also in May, lodge members participated in Join Hands Day at Bohemian National Cemetery. Our shrub-trimming crew thoroughly enjoyed the fine spring weather as we spruced up the grounds. While doing so, we came upon a woman planting flowers at the grave of her

mother. She recounted stories from her childhood in Chicago and even sang some Slovak songs. She told us about her father, a dentist who participated in the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach. We are invited to a pork, sauerkraut, and dumpling dinner at her Slovak church in November. Finally, congratulations to our star bowler, CSA Treasurer Jim Kovac, for his super scores at the National Bowling Congress event in Cleveland, Ohio! Lodge Brookfield meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the CSA Home Office in Lombard. Members and guests are always welcome. Also, don’t forget to look for Lodge Brookfield #475 on Facebook. Fraternally, Kimberly Silhan

Lodge Sionilli No. 170, Brookfield, Illinois – We are excited to share about our last meeting because it was a first for our lodge and possibly a first for any CSA lodge. In May, Lodge Sionilli held our meeting over conference call, which was a huge success! With many of our members living far from one another, we decided to try out a conference call for our monthly meeting. Instead of a regular sign-in sheet where we log our volunteer hours, we completed a Google form to collect the information. During this meeting, we finalized details for the

cookout we are planning in July. All Sionilli members and guests are welcome to attend the Lodge Sionilli Cookout on Saturday, July 15, 2017. The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. at 223 S. Princeton Avenue, in Villa Park, Illinois. It’s a white house with an American flag. Park on the west side of the street. We will have food, beverages, and games so come on out and enjoy a great time! Fraternally, Alix Wilt

The Immigrant Experience

Meeting Via Conference Call!

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Lodge Happenings A Big Success!

Lodge Golden Gate No. 252, San Jose, California – This year’s Junior Bowl-oRama was a big success with our youth. All seven returned from last year. Everyone had a good time, and the pizza after the event was a big hit. Our lodge is looking forward to putting on the event again next year. Hope you can join us. The theme for last month’s meeting was a Celebration of Summer. Hostess Sherry Quinn had the meeting table decorated with Hawaiian leis. We were served tropical punch along with a large plate of fresh fruits, bowls of macadamia nuts, and freeze-dried mangos. Though Mason, a middle school student was unable to attend, the layered raspberry cream cheese coffee cake he prepared for us was well received. During the meeting, we made plans for our annual bocce ball tournament and end of summer picnic and swim party. The bocce ball tournament and picnic are special events in our lodge and the swim party is a big hit with our younger members. Prior to the meeting, we held a memorial service for the many members of our lodge who have passed in the last year. Candles were lit and we followed the standard format for the service. We divided the reading of the poem on “Remembering” into several sections so most everyone had a chance to participate. Afterwards, we each spoke of our memories and brought along pictures to share. In honor of our departed, we sent

Mason demonstrated his winning form.

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a donation to the CSA Scholarship Fund. Guests are always welcome to our meetings and social functions. If you would like more information, please

McKayla, our bowling princess

contact Shelle, our secretary at: (408) 528-9434 or email our lodge at: [email protected]. Fraternally, Walt Strach

Bowling brothers Owen and Colin

Junior bowlers Tanner, Charlie, Jack and Mason

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Scholarship Fund Report May 10, 2017 through June 10, 2017

IN MEMORY OF RALPH SUROWIEC Lodge Century of Progress No. 231 The many friends of Ralph Surowiec Helen and Jerry Gaydusek Elaine M. Tejcek

IN MEMORY OF FRANK & BLANCHE WENZEL Eddy and Abby Wenzel Shirley Claggett

IN MEMORY OF SYLVIA SPERO Lodge Belmont No. 251

IN HONOR OF THE HOLUBECK FAMILY AND THE ST. CLAIR LANES IN APPRECIATION OF THE HELP TO OUR YOUTH IN THE BOWL-ORAMA District Council No. 9 IN MEMORY OF CAROLEE MICHALEK Helen and Jerry Gaydusek

IN MEMORY OF DECEASED MEMBERS Golden Gate Lodge No. 252

TOTAL DONATIONS

$480.00

Happy Anniversary

Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary to Diane and Mark DiBianca Lodge Paramount/Southgate No. 372

Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary to Martha and Chuck Cervenka Lodge DuPage Pioneers/Edison No. 409

Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary to Gary and Wendy Lovell Lodge Kruh Osvojenych Zen a Panu No. 121 They were married on July 31, 1992 Dillonvale United Methodist Church

Fraternal Well Wishes

Stan Ditch Lodge Prokop Velky No. 137

Frank Edmunds Lodge Prokop Velky No. 137

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Lodge Happenings Almost “Waltz Across Texas” Time

Lodge Estlian No. 404, Fairview Heights, Illinois – We hope to see you all at Mike Kupinski’s annual summer gathering at his lake property. Hope those of you who need directions have gotten them from Mike. Mike is an excellent host with lots of fun and enjoyment, including music and lots of food. Many enjoy the event that they go to every year! It’s almost “Waltz Across Texas”

time for CSA’s 81st Annual GetTogether. It takes place at The Wyndham Garden Hotel in Austin. Hope to see you there. We’re proud of our member, Darla Haney Thomas, for winning third place in the 2017 Photo Contest. She also received Honorable Mention for her photo of berries in the snow. Way to go, Darla! Please call or email me if you have

news for our Journal article: Phone - 618-345-1957 or [email protected]. We would love to hear what’s going on in your world. In the meantime, remember to smile. It makes people wonder what you are up to. Fraternally, Sandy Haney

Lodge Mile-Hi Czechs No. 432, Lakewood, Colorado – On Thursday, June 1, the lodge visited Iris4U Gardens in Denver, Colorado. Eleven members attended this outing. Irma Farrell provided a great picnic lunch for us. A short meeting was held and then we were able to walk around the property to view the iris. I am not sure if members ordered iris to plant in their yards. They were beautiful and would make a great addition to your yard. The iris gardens were started in 1994 on about 1 3/4 acres in the heart of the

Mile High City. The property has grown and now is close to three acres in size, making it a unique sight during the blooming season. The gardens are open every spring until the end of June. They have over 1000 varieties of hybridizing Tall Bearded Iris and, when in full bloom, provide a beautiful performance for your pleasure. They are resilient in weather conditions and forgiving if you neglect them, so you can have year after year of joy watching them. This year, the lodge had two youth lodge members attend the Bowl-o-

Rama, Zakk and Cassidy Payer. Their grandmother, Vera Payer, took them to Boondocks for bowling and lunch. According to grandma, they had a great time. No pictures? What, no one had their iPhone on? Fraternally, Maryellen Hruska Vialpando

Iris4U

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Lodge Happenings Painting of George Washington Found

Lodge Washington No. 30, St. Louis, Missouri – It’s picnic time again! The District Council of Missouri and Southern Illinois will hold its annual picnic at Sokol Camp on Sunday, August 13. There will be burgers, brats, watermelon and side dishes, bingo and basket raffles, and the pool will be open for swimming and just cooling off. Food will be served from noon to 2:00 p.m., and the fun lasts all afternoon. Pastry donations are always welcome. Sokol Camp is located at 6270 Highway 61-67 in Imperial, Missouri. Hope to see you there! Good to see brother Al Milner at our last meeting. He reported that three of his grandchildren enjoyed bowling in the Bowl-o-Rama and he picked up the souvenirs to take back to them. The Lodge had a total of seven youngsters in the event this year, and we look forward to seeing their scores in the Journal – maybe some of our members are in the

winners’ circle! (See pages 15 - 17.) A committee of three members of the American-Czech Center’s Board has been organizing the archives at the Center for the past three years, and among the items in the collection, we’ve found information on Czech Day at the 1904 World’s Fair, posters from plays and musicals presented by local Lodges and by Sokol St. Louis going back 90 years, photos and program books from various events, and the portrait of George Washington (shown). It was painted by a member in 1907 and donated to the Lodge. This pre-dates the big merger that formed the Czechoslovak Society of America in 1933, so it shows the lodge’s original number, 11. Once we have it repaired, we hope to hang it at the Center for all to see. We thank the lodge for the wonderful treat for dessert – Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. Drewes was recently voted the Best Ice Cream Shop in the World, and

Lodge Harrison/Hus/Garfield No. 378, Cicero, Illinois – Greetings to all. I do believe we have summer with us at this time. Our June meeting was our annual Parent’s Day recognition, and all present received a beautiful Geranium plant. Helen Caldwell and Charlie Valestin got first choice based on their “seniority” in the lodge. We were honored to have Matt Koski from the Home Office attend and talk to the members. As usual, a lunch was served; it was an indoor picnic of Bohemian hot dogs, salads, koláčky, and ice cream. Over the years, numerous CSA lodges have merged with the original Lodge Harrison creating the present Lodge Harrison/Hus/Garfield. I presented a memorial for the three lodges that are in our name, honoring those who kept the lodges active for many years. The names include Dvorsky, Svehla, Baroch, Rus, Komarec, Trcka, Basta, Naus, Meier, Vondraska, and Zeman. There are many more families that gave their time so that Lodge No. 378 can still meet today.

The highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of a $5,000 check to the T.G. Masaryk Czech School for the CSA SERVES program. Lodge No. 378 has a long history of involvement in Czech culture and education. We have met at the T.G. Masaryk Czech School since 1965. The CSA SERVES program helps lodges support worthwhile programs within their community. Members were informed of the

it’s been a St. Louis tradition for over 75 years. Everyone enjoyed their favorite toppings, perfect for a warm June night. Here’s hoping all the delegates and guests have a great time at the GetTogether! Fraternally, Deborah Zeman

$5,000 Check Presentation Highlights the Day!

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Lidice program and the Czechoslovak American Congress picnic in July. In September, we will have a fall lunch at Czech Plaza to recap the busy summer. On October 2, we will again be at the school with lunch at noon, so if you’re available, join us! Ken Dvorsky President

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Name Ronald E. Arthur Elizabeth M. Scaletto Anne Gerstberger Geraldine B. Vogel Ann Soukup Naomi Lyons Carolee Michalek John W. Macal Jennie Ficaro Henry Miller Jerry J. Schultz Gladys A. Hrdlicka Frances F. Carlson Jennie Ficaro Donald L. Goethe Georgina M. Tejcek Allan L. Peterson Elsie B. Khol Mary M. Svoboda Douglas M. Michalske Maxine F. Bruno Fred J. Ross George Tresnak Jose L. Cardona Ida B. Fountain James Baur Martha L. Karbowski Florence M. Lukes Blanche L. Allen Joann Mizell Isidro B. Rogers Sidney Kudlac Joan M. Loynes Elsie Holzwart Lorraine Green Bryan D. Mast

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Place of Death WILLARD, MO BRIDGEVILLE, PA BEAVER, PA STEVENSVILLE, MT CHETEK, WI CHICAGO, IL PLAINFIELD, IL LISLE, IL OAK LAWN, IL DILLONVALE, OH RAYLAND, OH AMANA, IA WEST CHICAGO, IL OAK LAWN, IL MT. VERNON, MO WESTCHESTER, IL OWATONNA, MN SOLON, OH PARMA HEIGHTS, OH MIDDLEBURG HTS., OH ARVADA, CO HAMPTON, IL SAN LEANDRO, CA PASADENA, TX CHICAGO, IL ORLAND PARK, IL ADAMS, WI ROBINS, IA MIDLAND, MI BROOKLYN, NY BROOKLYN, NY MECHANICSVILLE, VA SAN CLEMENTE, CA GENEVA, IL IRVINGTON, NJ MIDDLE RIVER, MD

In Memoriam Lodge Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Carolee Michalek. She was a member of CSA, Sokol, Coast Guard Auxiliary and the West Suburban Clown Club. We will miss her friendly smile and hugs.

Lodge Yankee-Jungmann No. 77 sends its sympathies to the family of Edward Sirovy. Ed belonged to the Chicago Area Radio Monitoring Association. He had a wealth of knowledge on the City of Chicago - its Fire Department, the CTA, and O’Hare and Midway Airports. He was active with the Du Page Rail Safety and other rail groups.

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Ellis Island Fact: Ellis Island wasn’t the first place immigrants landed when they arrived in New York. The waters surrounding the island were too shallow, so most docked and unloaded their passengers in Manhattan.

Lodge Happenings “Czechs in Chicago”

Lodge R.T. Crane Jr. No. 7, North Riverside, Illinois – Our members have been enjoying the sunshine and each other’s company at our summer meetings. At our May meeting, we found out that we earned the Platinum Lodge Recognition Award! We feel so proud and accomplished for winning the top award every single year since this program began. In June, we celebrated our award by using some of our winnings to buy a steak dinner for all of our active members. Vera Wilt grilled up some delicious steaks, as always, accompanied by, what else for these Czechs, but mushrooms! In May, we were honored to hear a book report given by our member Helene Novalich. She read and reported on the book, “Czechs in Chicago.” She talked about how much she enjoyed learning some new things about the community very close to where she grew up and was grateful for the chance to share her thoughts with us. Thank you, Helene. We loved your report!

In June, we enjoyed grilled sausages at Mary Lee’s house, and at our August meeting we will have hamburgers and baked beans at Jim and Pat Thompson’s. Thank you to all our members who host us over the summer. In August, Vera, Alix, Adam, and Lauren Wilt will all attend the Get-Together in Austin, Texas. Stay tuned for stories and pictures from their adventures! Fraternally, Alix Wilt

Successful Casino Bus Trip

Junior Bowl-o-Rama Lodge Paramount/Southgate No. 372, Maple Heights, Ohio – There was a very good turnout for Join Hands Day at DTJ Taborville Hall. Everyone was cleaning, washing, sweeping, polishing, and even planting flowers in the outdoor planters. After all was said and done, Kris and Aubrey Marek served a delicious lunch. We thank everyone who participated and especially the Boy Scouts from Venture Crew #2265. Our annual fundraiser – a casino bus trip to Pittsburgh – was a success! On the bus there were plenty of fun games, good food, and good friends. Everyone is looking forward to the next one in June 2018. Many of our lodge members will volunteer at the 83rd Harvest Festival, Sunday, August 13, 2017 at DTJ Taborville Hall in Auburn, Ohio. There will be Czech food and music all day. The parade starts at 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. Join us for our lodge meeting on September 28, 2017 when Bruce Marek will give a talk and show a PowerPoint presentation of the Czech Republic, as well as the participation of our DTJ members of the Czech Republic and Moravia. The lodge meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m., slide show at 11:30 a.m., and

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National Bowling Tournament

Join Hands Day volunteers we will have lunch at noon. Please call Fran Weiss at 330562-7507 by September 1 to reserve your lunch. Thank you to all members who submitted photos for the CSA Photo Contest. They were: Diane DiBianca, Courtney Ou, Annette Reichman, and Scott Spies. Fraternally, Fran Weiss JULY/AUGUST 2017 — CSA JOURNAL — 33

Lodge Happenings Jan Russell Won a Silver Medal in Pickleball

Lodge Cleveland Chapter No. 219, Cleveland, Ohio – It’s hot, hot, hot in the Cleveland area! Temperatures are in the 90’s, so we are all trying to stay inside and be cool. Although we are always “cool.” There were 15 members at our June meeting. We sang “Happy Birthday” to our members who had June birthdays, June Karecki and Jan Russell. Happy birthday to Eleanor Burkhammer. We followed the meeting by having a nice lunch at the Cracker Barrel restaurant to celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Day. Our 50/50 raffle was won by Janet Mix and Freddie Shima. Thank you, everyone, for participating in these raffles, as the proceeds go to our charities. In fact, we are having a speaker from the Providence House at our July meeting. We had 15 children attend our Bowl-o-Rama on May 21. Only three were actual CSA members. Thank you to Kathy Gawrilow for getting wonderful water guns for the children and our Sports Committee for getting each bowler a nice trophy, which they loved. We want to have more children attend this event. The State Tournament will be held this October 7 and 8 at the Meadows in Washington, Pennsylvania. More information to come. Please try and make it out there. It is a good time! Our CSA bowling league will meet on August 26 at the Yorktown Bowling Alley in Parma Heights at 11:00 a.m. If you are thinking of joining us, please attend this meeting to get information and to be put on a team. Bowling will start on September 6 at 10:00 a.m. and we’ll bowl every Wednesday morning after that. Please call June Karecki at 216-941-6969 if you would like to join. Come on! It’s fun! The next two pork or chicken dinners will be held at the Ceska Sin Sokol Hall on September 27 and October 25. Please call Don Kotlan at 216-228-0027 for reservations. They must be made the Friday before the dinners. They serve from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the food is delicious! October 14 will be our Soup Cook-Off event. Again, more details will be posted at a later date. Last, but not least, our own Jan Russell (our half-time Secretary) participated and won a silver medal in the National Pickleball competition. We are so proud of her! Way to go, Jan! (See photos below.) Fraternally yours, Judy (Sevcik) Genco

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Q: Why is a piano so hard to open?

A: Because the keys are on the inside! Q: What do you get when you drop a piano into a mine shaft?

A: A flat miner!

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