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2018 Issue 125
Sokol Detroit News
Since 1875
A Non-Profit Organization
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Calendar of Events!
Sokol Detroit Monthly Unit Meetings @ 7:00 @ Sokol Camp: Tuesday, June 5, 2018
May 27, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast at Sokol Camp. Proceeds go to the Sokol Scholarship Fund.
June 2: Potluck Dinner & Bowling
June 9: Polka Dancing
June 10: Potluck Breakfast & Kid’s Fishing Clinic
July 21-22 Czech Festival @ Sokol Hall
July 28: Trivia Night @ Sokol Camp Dance Hall
August 4: 2018 Golf Outing
September 2, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast @ Sokol Camp. Proceeds go to the Sokol Scholarship Fund.
Kolace Saturday Session
It has been brought to my attention that we have people that would love to help make kolace but are not available during the week. So I’d like to know if anyone is interested in having a Saturday baking session on one of the following dates: May 26, June 2, June 16, June 23 or June 30. If so, please contact me by email at [email protected], home phone (248) 478-8151, or cell (248) 767-7073 and let me know which dates you are available to help. Please contact me no later than May 18. I will need at least six people to hold a session. Sessions will begin at 9:00 am and lunch will be provided.
Nazdar, Maryann Fiordelis
GYMNASTICS
Bring your kids, neighbors, grandkids, & check out SOKOL gym today!
Lots of information on the website:
http://sokolgymnastics.weebly.com/
We are hiring Preschool, Gymnastics & Tumbling Coaches! Please send your resume to
[email protected] or bring it into the gym.
Join Petr Peska on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. at the Sokol
Cultural Center Club Room!
Email Petr if you have questions: [email protected]
Sokol Detroit would like to thank our Delegates to the Convention. We are grateful that they were will-
ing to take the time to represent not only our Unit but also the District. I would especially like to thank
Alex and Meg Novacek for their dedication to this process. They were extremely well organized and
represented our Unit and District in a very professional manner. I received many comments regarding
our good fortune to have them as members of Sokol Detroit. They were respected by the National
organization and all of the Delegates present.
Also, Congratulations to Susan Bares on becoming National Educational Director.
Thank you and Nazdar!
Renata
Address or email changes?
Please notify Kirsten Conely
by phone @ 734-459-3321or
by email @ [email protected]
Visit us @ SokolDetroit.com.
Find us on Facebook @ Sokol
Detroit & Sokol Camp
Submit information for
publication by the 15th
of each month
to:SokolDetNews@gmail.
com
Newsletter Editor:
Heidi Turchan
SOKOL - Detroit Unit
Sokol Cultural Center
23600 W. Warren Ave.
Dearborn Hts. MI 48127
Sokol Camp
11641 Sokol Camp Rd.
South Lyon, MI 48178
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American Sokol XXI Convention Report
April 26-29, 2018
Detroit Members present:
Renata Greene, Melanie Mily, Alex Novacek – Detroit Delegates
Sue Bares, Meg Novacek – NE District Delegates
Maryann Fiordelis - National Physical Director
Mary Cushing – National BOI Delegate
Alan Cushing – National Foundation Director
Executive Board members elected:
Jean Hruby, President
Bob Prodhrasky, 1st VP
Maryann Fiordelis, 2nd VP
Bob Barcal, Treasurer
Lynda Filipello, Secretary
Allison Gerber, Financial Secretary
Brad Durham, Member at Large
Alex Novacek, Member at Large
Beverly R. Domzalski, Member at Large
Sue Bares, Education
Meribeth Tooke, Foundation
Joe Placek, Membership
Pat Satek, Physical Director
Kathy Barcal, Physical Director
Lynda Filipello (temporary) – Public Relations
Rhonda Liska, ByLaws (Non-voting position)
ByLaw Changes:
Kept requirement for parent membership for youth members
Allowing 2 physical directors
Dues remained annual (not quarterly)
Character/Citizenship requirements all stayed in
Did not combine voting/non-voting member categories
General:
Summary and Q&A session held with outgoing Executive Board (2014-2018).
Sokol Museum & Library (SML) relationship to ASO was explained with Meg serving as a liaison to help answer questions / clarify key
messages.
Rome Milan presented slides of the traveling display and several of the artifacts.
Sue Bares held a matching donation campaign for Library/Archives – raised $3000.
Held Convention-wide discussion about the challenges and needs of the Units.
Many units are struggling financially & have declining membership.
Brainstormed ways to cut costs
Units shared what has worked for them to raise money and gain new members
Units have grown with other cultures (Stickney: Hispanic Community)
Some Units have strong Czech schools (language, dance)
Participate in parades
Greet and sign in guests to reach out to them after events
All can benefit from special expertise from other Units: During the discussion, a banking exec from one Sokol volun-
teered to help another unit with mortgage & business plan after hearing the problem.
Identified activities that would be fun and beneficial for Sokol Detroit.
On-line community being established to continue this collaboration.
Discussion about benefits of ASO to Units/Members:
“Why join Sokol” flyer to be created (including highlights of benefits to members)
AS website – has resources in the “back room”
Sharing of activities/events from other units
Discussion about engaging the youth
To retain them as members as they become adults
To become the future leaders (start them in a Junior Board / “Teen Club”)
SALT: Sokol Aspiring Leaders of Tomorrow is a “virtual” community to keep the youth connected across American Sokol.
Discussed ways to improve Communication
Create a Facebook page for Sokol Detroit (not a group or location, a page)
ASO Publication to include highlights from the Units.
Director’s Newsletter should be shared more.
2021 Slet will be in Chicagoland, 2022 Convention will be in Texas
Mary Cushing is retiring after the 2018 BOI School session. She was recognized for her 25 years as National School Director and
School Board Director by the BOI.
Maryann Fiordelis was named honorary National Physical Director by the BOI in recognition for her contributions.
Respectfully submitted,
Meg Novacek & Alex Novacek
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Sokol Detroit
Unit Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2018
President, Sr. Renata Greene, called the meeting to order at 7:01PM. Twenty members attended at
Sokol Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was held for former mem-
ber, Mary Smahay.
Correspondence: Newsletters were received from Sokol Greater Cleveland and Sokol St. Louis. Sr. Mar-
yann Fiordelis read a letter of resignation from Sokol Detroit members, Br. Allen and Sr. Mary Cushing.
They will soon transfer their membership to another Sokol unit.
Applications for Membership: Sr. Melanie Mily interviewed Kristi Brandon and recommended her for
Sokol Detroit membership. Members approved her membership. Sr. Mily received a request from Jim
Johnston, who is interested in Sokol Detroit membership. It was recommended that Mr. Johnston at-
tend upcoming Sokol functions to meet other Sokol Detroit members and to fulfill the two-function re-
quirement for membership.
First Vice President: Sr. Carol Brandon thanked the delegates who represented Sokol Detroit at last
week’s American Sokol XXI Convention, especially Br. Alex and Sr. Meg Novacek for their extensive
work on the 2018 ASO Bylaws and Operating Budget committees.
Treasurer: Sr. Ann Marie Hurych was excused. Sr. Carol Brandon read the April 2018 balances. The
2017 Annual Report was distributed.
Educational Director: Sr. Diana Balint reported on the free website, “Project Gutenberg,” which started
digitizing books in 1970. The site now has over 56,000 books available for downloading or reading
online, and no fee or registration is required. Included in the online catalog are beautifully illustrated
Czech fairy tales. Go to: www.gutenberg.org
BOI: Sr. Sharon Stanek reported on the successful Easter camp, which was attended by twenty gym-
nasts. Sr. Mily assisted. The Sokol Detroit Gymnastical/recital will be held at Sokol Center, Friday, June 1,
6:00PM. Four Sokol Detroit gymnasts will attend the Northeastern District competition at Sokol Greater
Cleveland, June 9-10. The BOI is again asking for help with coaching the children’s gymnastic classes.
UPC: Br. Novacek reported on the Center and Camp repairs/maintenance projects. The Center
clubroom is currently being updated. The Seidel cottage is still available for purchase. There will be an
article in the Sokol Detroit News regarding camp clutter. There was discussion on the possibility of mov-
ing the former Center double oven to the Camp. The next meeting of the UPC will be held at the
Camp on Friday, May 11.
Czech-Slovak Festival: Br. Larry and Sr. Marsha Swinkey reported on the 2018 Festival, held this year on
July 21-22. Flyers are coming in this week and will be published in the Sokol Detroit News. Complimen-
tary tickets are available from the Swinkeys, and they are encouraging members to pass them out to
friends. Br. Swinkey reported on the possibility that, instead of renting a tent for the Festival this year,
Sokol Detroit purchases a tarp with two sides, a one-time-only charge, to attach to the back of the
clubroom, thus utilizing the clubroom and opening thirty parking spaces. After much discussion, the
members present voted to continue renting the large tent for the parking lot and not using the
clubroom or changing the admission area. Br. Swinkey also asked if we could improve on the sound
system in the parking lot, as it is difficult getting the sound to the outside speaker. It was recommended
that we consult with an expert microphone technician to solve this problem. Page 6
Sokol Detroit News: Sr. Heidi Turchan asked Sr. Greene if a monthly newsletter is necessary. Members
decided that it is indeed important to publish monthly. Sr. Susan Bares asked that perhaps members
could submit personal notable events, news about children/grandchildren, possibly a Cook’s Corner,
as were included in past Sokol Detroit newsletters. Sr. Balint noted that every issue of the Sokol Detroit
News is archived at the Czech/Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Scholarship Committee: Br. Bruce Singley announced the Scholarship Committee 2018 Geranium Sale.
Delivery of the flowers will be Monday, May 14, at Sokol Center. The Scholarship Committee Pancake
Breakfast will be held preceding the Cottage Owners meeting on Sunday, May 27, 8:00-9:30AM.
Activities Committee: Br. Novacek reported that communications regarding Sokol Detroit events will
be sent out four to six weeks prior to each event via Sokol Detroit News and an email blast. It was rec-
ommended that one flyer or mailing includes the entire activity list. Br. Novacek requests that members
begin now getting their teams together for the July 28, 6:30PM, Trivia Contest. A Potluck Breakfast will
be held on Sunday, June 10, followed by the Kids’ Fishing Clinic. Anthony Cortis has volunteered to be
the fishing instructor for the Clinic.
American Sokol XXI Convention: Br. Alex and Sr. Meg Novacek reported on the successful ASO Con-
vention held in Cleveland, Ohio, April 26-29. Sr. Novacek read the summary report of the Convention
that she and Br. Novacek prepared. The report summarized: 1) Executive Board members elected; 2)
Bylaws Changes; 3) Four-Year Budget; 4) General topics covered. Sr. Novacek encouraged units and
districts to secure copies of the Standard Operating Procedures for their files. They are available on the
American Sokol Organization website. Go to “Backrooms,” click on to the Administrative link. The pass-
word is “admin.” All SOPs can then be accessed as a .ZIP file. If one is interested in accessing the BOI
link, the password is “boi.”
Sr. Fiordelis had the honor of being this year’s Convention Chair. She noted that it is most important
that an official Parliamentarian be available for the 2022 Convention, which will be held in Texas.
Sr. Bares encouraged members to attend future National Conventions, as it is a rewarding experience.
Sr. Greene also thanked Br. and Sr. Novacek for the many hours of work that they did for this year’s
Convention.
Sr. Balint received a perspective of the Statement and Purpose of the Sokol Museum and Library.
New Business for the Good of the Unit: Suggested ways of improving Sokol Detroit communication, per-
haps events be listed on the Sokol Detroit Facebook Page.
Br. Rome Milan, Sokol Fort Worth, is asking units for donations for the traveling Czech and Slovak Muse-
um display.
The April 2018 minutes were approved as submitted. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54PM. The next
meeting will be held at Sokol Camp on Tuesday, June 5.
Cordially submitted,
Rose Wiggle, Co-Recording Secretary
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Congratulations to our High
School Graduates!
Parker Turchan is graduating from Portage Northern High
School on June 2, 2018. He will be attending Michigan
Technology University in the fall to study Computer Science.
Grandparents: Helen Turchan and the late Frank Turchan,
Sr.
Parents: Heidi and Karl Turchan
Parker’s Senior Pictures were taken by Monika Anderson who hails from
Bělá pod Pradědem, Czech Republic and currently lives
in the Kalamazoo area.
www.monikaandersonphotography.com
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President: Renata Greene 248.563.3152
1st Vice President: Carol Brandon
2nd Vice President: Eric Singley
Recording Secretary: Bev St. Thomas (Summer) Rose Wiggle (Winter)
Treasurer: Ann Marie Hurych 734.287.9342
Financial Secretary: Kirsten Conely 734.459.3321
Interviewing Committee: Melanie Mily, Rose Wiggle 313.278.3417
Librarian: Diane Balint 313.582.2865
Czech School: Petr Peska 313.295.4328
Donations: Carrie Tuskey 248.893.7295
Sunshine Contact: Helen Turchan 313.565.4816
Auditing: Bill O’Reilly
BOI: Lynn Conrad, Martin Eisenstein
Budget and Finance: Bill O’Reilly, Eric Singley, Victor Hurych
Festival Chairperson Jim Mack 586.924.9233
Bylaws: Maryann Fiordelis
Educational: Susan Bares
Endowment Fund: Gorton Green
Membership Interviews: Melanie Mily
Property Committee: Alex Novacek
Public Relations: Marsha & Larry Swinkey
Scholarship: Bruce Singley & Deb Scott
Cottage Owners: Mike Schlott
Non-Member Newsletter Subs: Carilyn Wolski 313.277.8586
1344 Nightingale, Dearborn, MI 48128
Gymnastics Coach: Sharon 313.585.8671
“ The Mission of the American Sokol is to provide
fitness and community for individuals and families
through physical, educational, cultural and
social programs.”
-A non-profit Organization
Sokol Detroit
23600 W. Warren
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127