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Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

Volume CIII Passaic, NJ, December 30, 2015 Number 5059

2015 Annual Review

The Supreme Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

110 Years of Fraternal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Executive Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

69th Bowling Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

60th International Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

47th International Slet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

32nd National Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

More Fraternal Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Scholarships & Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Our Legacy and Vantage Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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2015 Fraternal Activities

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Members of the Supreme AssemblySupreme Officers and Board of Directors

2012- 2015

Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh

716 Nautalex CourtMississauga, ON L5H-1A7

Supreme Vice-President Julie Ann Dobbs5314 Agatha Turn Racine, WI 53402

Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C.

716 Paulison Avenue Clifton, NJ 07011

Chairperson ofSupreme AuditrosMichael J. Horvath185 Lawrence Street

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

General Counsel John D. Pogorelec, Esq. 840 Van Houten Avenue

Clifton, NJ 07013

Supreme Treasurer Dennis J. Zifcak

33 Pinecrest Road Uxbridge, MA 01569

ProtectorMost Rev. Joseph V. Adamec, D.D., S.T.L. Bishop - Emeritus of Altoona-Johnstown

Box 126, Logan Boulevard Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Supreme Chaplain Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic

304 South Elmer Avenue Sayre, PA 18840

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Supreme Assistant Director of Sports and Athletics

James C. Matlon6 Academy Drive East Whippany, NJ 07981

Supreme Assistant Physical DirectorJohn M. Underation30629 Maple Drive

Bay Village, OH 44140

Supreme Assistant Physical Directress

Katie Swift15217 Muddy Creek Ct.Woodbridge, VA 22193

Supreme Physical Fitness Board

Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Beeda, S.T.L. Dr. Mary Z. GasparikAndrew J. Hvozdovic

George J. Kostelnik Frank E. MaceyJ. Gregory Milanek

Roger J. ManyakMichael J. Pjontek, Jr.

Anne Marie TrethawayJoseph R. Underation

Members of the BoardDenise DiMartino 109 Golf Hills Road

Havertown, PA 19083

Nancy Kropolinsky874 Bears Den Road

Youngstown, OH 44511

Jennifer A. Romine7683 W. Coventry Drive

Franklin, WI 53132

Martin Degnan34 Butler Street


Frank P. Laury, III3163 Loyal Oak Drive

Norton, OH 44203

Damian J. Suess2731 Shelly Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Honorary Supreme Officers

Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics

Edward D. Moeller2821 Waterman Avenue,

Pittburgh, PA 15227

Supreme Physical DirectorDusan Dorich

90 Marston Crescent Cambridge, ON N3C-4G4

Supreme Physical DirectressKathleen S. Watkins

7019 Highland Creek DriveBridgeville, PA 15017

Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics: Edward D. Moeller Supreme Physical Director: Dusan Dorich

Supreme Physical Directress: Kathleen S. Watkins

Supreme AuditorsChairperson of Supreme Auditors

Michael J. Horvath185 Lawrence Street


Supreme Auditor Steven J. Burican113 Cattail Lane

Hendersonville, TN 37075

Supreme Auditor James F. Knis

6385 Harbor Drive, N.W.Canton, OH 44718

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It was an exciting Fourth of July celebration for a group of young Slovak immigrant men who gath-ered in Passaic, NJ on July 4, 1905. On that day, the 46 founders decided to organize an athletic fraternity for Catholics of Slovak ancestry. On July Fourth 110 years ago, the Slovak Catholic Sokol was founded. Our organization continues to be headquartered in the city of Passaic, NJ. From the ideas and determination of those hearty young Slovaks, all of whom were from the re-gion of Spis in Slovakia, our organization has grown and developed over the years to be known as “Amer-ica’s Greatest Slovak Gymnastic and Athletic Frater-nity.”

As a fraternal benefit society, the Slovak Catho-lic Sokol provides a variety of insurance plans for every member of the family. Financial security coupled with an extensive gymnastic and athletic program for every member of the family, has seen the organization grow from the original 46 founders to a great family of more than 29,000 members in all parts of the United States and Canada. A total of 93 Assemblies and Wreaths may be found in many parts of the East and Midwest United States and in the Province of Ontario, Canada. The local lodges are part of the organization’s 19 Groups or Districts.

The biennial International gym-nastic, track and field meet or “Slet”, as it is known in Slovak, is the culmination of hard work, skill and preparation on the part of the young people from ages 8 and up. The first Slet was held in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1912. Since then, the Slets have at tracted thousands of members of the organization who gather to compete in an array of track and field events. These Slets are held every two years in various American or Canadian cities.

In addition to our Slets, the Slovak Catholic Sokol hosts annual bowling, golf, basketball, volley-ball and softball tournaments which attract thousands of members annually. Besides the international compe-titions, district-wide tournaments are also held to pro-mote sportsmanship and camaraderie.

With a strong commitment to its youth, the or-ganization encourages and promotes higher education among the members. Annually, 38 scholarship grants totalling $43,500 are awarded to college-bound mem-bers. Annual $500 scholarship grants are also given to qualified members who are attending a Catholic High

School as well as $250 grants to those attending a Cath-olic grammar school. To date, a total of 2,125 members have received a total of over $1,475,000 in scholarship grants.

Furthermore, as a Catholic organization, support is given to various works of charity and benevolence. Active participation in parish life is encouraged and support for religious communities of men and women of Slovak heritage is given. Since the fall of commu-nism in Slovakia, the land of our ancestors, financial support has been given to the Catholic bishops there. Support for the work of the Slovak Catholic Federation is encouraged among the members.

As an organization with pride in its Slovak roots, we encourage a love for and a greater apprecia-tion of our Slovak history and traditions. Support for the work of the Slovak League of America, a civic and cul-

tural federation of Americans of Slovak an-cestry, and other Slovak cultural groups

is encouraged.

A review of the extensive ath-letic program, the promotion of our Catholic faith traditions and love for our Slovak heritage is re-

flected in the official publication of our organization, the Slovak Catholic

Falcon, which has been published since 1911. The tabloid offers the membership

a review of the activities of the organization in both the English and Slovak languages.

As a fraternal, the organization lends its as-sistance to a host of other works of charity. Together with four Slovak fraternals, the Slovak Catholic Sokol established the Slovak Foundation at the University of Pittsburgh and has assisted such national causes as the Habitat for Humanity program and Jubilee Ministries.

With a total of $210 million of insurance in force and with assets of more than $77 million, the Slo-vak Catholic Sokol is among the leading fraternal ben-efit organizations in the United States. Committed to the democratic way of life, a quadrennial national con-vention is held in which the representatives of the local Sokol lodges elect the Board of Directors which gov-ern the organization between conventions. In addition, other individuals are chosen to serve as members of the Supreme Assembly. The Board of Directors, Supreme Auditors and members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board form the Supreme Assembly.

110 Years of Fraternal Service

S L O VA K C A T H O L I C S O K O LRev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic

Supreme Chaplain304 S. Elmer Avenue

Sayre, PA 18840

A Message from the

Supreme Chaplain

SLOGAN: “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body” MOTTO: “For God and Nation”

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Dear Sokols and Sokolky:

Pochvalen bud’ Pan Jezis Kristus!

It is with great joy that I am aff orded this opportunity to greet all our members and friends

through this “2015 Annual Review Book”. Th is annual review book highlights our organization’s suc-

cessful fraternal programs and involvement in the life of the Slovak American and Canadian commu-

nities, as well as our strong ties to the Republic of Slovakia. Looking through the pages of this review

book one can’t help but marvel at the outstanding fraternal benefi ts aff orded to our membership, truly

making the Slovak Catholic Sokol the envy of our brother and sister Slovak fraternal societies.

Like so many of you, this past year aff orded me the opportunity to rekindle many acquaintances

and meeting others for the fi rst time. I was appointed by the Board of Directors to serve as a chaperone

for the 47th International Slet, held at Slippery Rock University. One thing I quickly realized however,

is that I am not 21 anymore. I enjoyed the opportunity aff orded to me to not only celebrate Mass for

both the opening and closing ceremonies of the Slet but also to provide a Spiritual presence through-

out the entire Slet. All participants were winners in my estimation. I was able as well to provide Mass

for this year’s 60th Annual Golf Tournament which was held in Barnsville, PA.

Permit me to thank the delegates to our 32nd Quadrennial Convention held in Pittsburgh, PA

for rescinding the term limit restriction in our by-laws regarding the Supreme Chaplain, which aff orded

me to seek the offi ce of Supreme Chaplain for another four year term.

Remaining the same however is the fact that the Slovak Catholic Sokol is a Catholic Fraternal,

which maintains a strong sense of loyalty to the Roman Catholic Church and to our Holy Father. Th is

rich religious heritage is clearly refl ected during all of our fraternal gatherings. I thank my brother

priests, those group chaplains who have off ered the Holy Sacrifi ce of the Mass, to fulfi ll the Sunday

obligation, during these scheduled fraternal gatherings.

I ask all to join with me and pray that as the Slovak Catholic Sokol enters its 111th year we all

commit ourselves to do our part to live our organization’s slogan, “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body”, and

we defend our organization’s motto, “For God and Nation.”

We can all be very proud of our impressive past, may we commit ourselves to assuring a promis-

ing tomorrow.

ZDAR BOH!

Larry M. Glugosh Supreme President

716 Nautalex CourtMississauga, ON L5H-1A7

A Message from the

Supreme President

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S L O VA K C A T H O L I C S O K O LSLOGAN: “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body” MOTTO: “For God and Nation”


For the past eight years, I have proudly extended a personal greeting as your Supreme President for

the annual review publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. However this will be my fi nal address of this na-

ture, as I formally retire from the offi ce. Th is said, it is once again my honor and privilege to be a part of this

special edition for our society.

It has been an outstanding year with many programs that demonstrate the spirit, leadership and

sportsmanship of our organization. Th ese programs are made successful through the dedication of our of-

fi cers, membership, families and friends. I am extremely proud of our accomplishments as a fraternal benefi t

society and I sincerely hope you will continue to support our eff orts and promote our life insurance and an-

nuity business, which enables us to fund these programs.

As I look through this publication, I am happy that so many members were able to participate in our

programs. I would like to thank those who hosted events and contributed to our fraternal spirit. Our unique

and vibrant programs represent our 110 year existence and the cornerstone of our rich Slovak, Catholic and

Fraternal history.

I would also like to thank the individuals who were responsible for the creation of this publication. It

provides an excellent opportunity to share our experiences and showcase the best qualities, values and ideals

of our society.

On behalf of my entire family, we would like to wish you all much happiness, good health and pros-

perity in the future and we look forward to seeing you soon.

God Bless you all and God Bless the Slovak Catholic Sokol!

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SLOGAN: “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body” MOTTO: “For God and Nation”

Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C.Supreme Secretary

P.O. Box 899 205 Madison StreetPassaic, NJ 07055

A Message from the

Supreme Secretary

S L O VA K C A T H O L I C S O K O L

Dear Sokol Members and Friends:

It is hard to believe that our very exciting and active 110th Anniversary year of 2015 is now a part of history. We

are proud and pleased to make available this very interesting and colorful Review Book of our Slovak Catholic Sokol

fraternal activities as a remembrance of the many fraternal events and programs in which our membership attended and

participated. I hope that you enjoy reviewing these pages and perhaps you will see yourself, a family member or a friend

who took part in a fraternal activity hosted by our organization in 2015.

Certainly one of the highlights during our 110th Anniversary year was the organization’s 32nd Quadrennial Con-

vention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A convention in the life of a fraternal such as ours is a very important activity be-

cause it demonstrates the highest form of the democratic process which is the hallmark of a fraternal benefi t society. Th e

decisions of our convention delegates will guide our activities for the coming four years. We have a good number of new

supreme offi cers who we welcome and to our veteran fraternalists and past supreme offi cers I off er my special thanks for

your fraternal eff orts and continued support during my time as Supreme Secretary. Congratulations and best wishes to

the newly elected Board of Directors.

As we welcome the new year of 2016, I hope that more of our members will make a resolution to participate in the

wonderful fraternal activities which our organization will sponsor in the future. Th e Slovak Catholic Sokol off ers various

sporting activities and other programs for every member of the family to enjoy.

I hope that each of you will renew your interest in the work of our organization by seeing that every member of

your family is our member. We have so many wonderful benefi ts which only a fraternal such as ours can provide. Aft er

enjoying this Review Book, why not share it with a friend, and perhaps in that way, he or she will consider joining our great

organization.

Finally, thank you to all who had a hand in the preparation of this colorful Review Book, you did an outstanding

job! I would also like to take this opportunity to extend to all of our members and friends my warmest wishes for a year

fi lled with God’s blessings of good health and happiness as we look forward to our 111th year of fraternal service and ac-

tivity. Th ank you to the Slovak Catholic Sokol and Zdar Boh!

Fraternally yours,

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S L O VA K C AT H O L I C S O K O LSLOGAN: “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body” MOTTO: “For God and Nation”

Edward D. MoellerSupreme Director of Sports and Athletics

2821 Waterman Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15227

A Message from the

Supreme Sports Director


As your Supreme Sports Director it is my pleasure to address you in the “2015 Slovak Catholic Sokol

Review Book”.

A key component to any successful organization is its membership and as evidenced in this year in re-

view, ours is second to none. It is the support of our members that allows us to continue to provide the fraternal

benefi ts and activities highlighted in this book.

Each year brings new challenges by way of creating new and exciting ideas to increase both member-

ship and participation in our sporting events. Once again, we hope you agree that we have been successful in

working together to improve upon our current activities. Whether it is our bowling, golf, and soft ball tourna-

ments or the Biennial Slet showcasing the youth of our organization, fraternalism is at the forefront of each

event. It has been my pleasure over the years to serve as your Sports Director for these various activities.

I am fortunate to have a staff comprised of incredible individuals who continue to go out of their way

to assist me in ensuring the success of our events. I cannot say thank you enough to my staff for working hard

and always being supportive. A special thank to my assistant Jim Matlon for his help and support throughout

the year.

I wish to extend a special thank you to our Supreme President Larry Glugosh for his continued lead-

ership and guidance. In turn, I would like to also thank our Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec and the

Supreme Assembly for their support, guidance and fi nancial assistance for our various programs.

I am thankful for my beautiful wife Janice and my wonderful children, Joe, Ben and Katie who con-

tinue to grant me patience and understanding as I perform my duties as the Supreme Sports Director. I also

extend a big thank you to my parents Cliff and Veronica for always encouraging me. Although my mother-in-

law Sophie Macurak, is no longer with us, her dedication to the success of the Slovak Catholic Sokol will forever

be a beacon as I go onto the next chapter with our organization.

Fraternally Yours,

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Highlights of the 69th International Bowling Tournament Combined with the Greek Catholic Union’s 79th Bowling Tournament

Held at the Freeway Bowling Lanes and Radisson Inn in Wickliffe, Oh. - May 15-17Assembly 79 of Lilly, Pa. takes Men’s Team Title whileGCU’s Michigan Women’s Team takes Women’s Title

Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award goes to Michael T. Matras of Assembly 25 in Perryopolis, Pa.

THIS YEAR’SWINNERS:

Scratch- High Game, Series and All Events

HIGH GAME:Men - Brian Risko

Lilly, Pa.290 TeamsWomen -

Mary Anderson-MacGilGCU - Redford, Mich.

228 Doubles

HIGH SERIES:Men - John Bost

GCU - West Mif in, Pa.802 Teams

Women - Amy ShortallGCU - West Mif in, Pa.

612 Doubles

ALL EVENTS:Men - Brian Risko

Lilly, Pa. - 2,170Women - Cindy Anderson

GCU - Howell, Mich. - 1,751

This year’s bowling competition opened on Friday, May 15 with the presidents of the Greek Catholic Union and the Slovak Catholic Sokol rolling out the ceremonial rst balls of the competition. Supreme Presi-dent Larry M. Glugosh and George N. Juba, president of the Greek Cath-olic Union are shown left opening this year’s tournament.

Well-known Perryopolis, Pa. Sokol activist, Michael T. Matras, right center, was awarded the Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award at this year’s 69th International Bowl-ing Tournament in Wickliffe, Oh. Brother Mike is shown with fellow Perryopolis keglers from Assembly 25 including, l-r, his sons, Mark and Mikey and Ryan Morrison.

Brother Michael T. Matras of Group 6 of Perryopolis, Pa., fth from the left, who was presented the Frank S. Petuff Memorial Sports Award at our 69th International Bowling Tournament on May 16, is shown with past recipients, and supreme of cers, including l-r, Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh, Joseph V. Gebura, Group 5; Anthony Glodava, Group 1; Albert J. Pogorelec, Group 1; Walter Kazmierczak, Group 12; Richard Underation, Group 5; Paul Awramko, Group 1; and Supreme Di-rector of Sports and Athletics Edward D. Moeller.

Supreme President Larry M. Glu-gosh, right center, is shown with fel-low Canadian keglers, l-r, Stan Hu-gel, Chet Dziuba and Joe Takerer.

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Members of the First Place Women’s Division Dad’s Daughters GCU team from Michigan included, l-r, Laura Anderson-Messer, Cindy Anderson, Mary Anderson-MacGil and Teresa Manspeaker.

lst place men’s team included, l-r, Jeremy Glass, Francis Risko, Gary Risko and Brian Risko.

Members of the rst place women’s team pose for a photo and in-clude, from the left, Mary Anderson-MacGil, Laura Anderson-Mess-er, Cindy Anderson, who was the rst place All-Events winner; and Teresa Manspeaker.

Keglers from Assembly 162 in Clifton, N.J. are shown above and included,l-r, Dave Bulwin, Albert Pogorelec, Robert Mosloskie, Thomas Krack, Paul Awramko, Don Sac, Scott Pittman, Anthony Glodava and Marc Kudlacik.

Chairperson of Supreme Auditors Michael J. Horvath, far right, is shown with fellow Group 7 keglers, including, from the left, Jeff Jacob, Dave Iskra, Sr., and Dave Iskra, Jr.

Enjoying this year’s competition are,l-r, Kathleen Shirilla, Rose Bero, Marianne Mangia co and Carole Barnette.

Lovely Sokolky from Group 7 who enjoyed this year’s competition are shown above and include, l-r, Kelly Palchanis, June Gober, Bernadette Jacob and Heather Horvath.4th place men’s team - tie, included, l-r, Marty Underation, Rich

Underation, Peter Underation and Joe Bur eld.

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Members of the 4th place women’s team included, l-r, Karen Adam-cik, Cheryl Fischer, Georgann Siesky and Lori Burns.

4th place men’s team - tie. Veronica Hrinyak is shown with, l-r, with Paul Dietz, Joe Hrinyak, John Shutack and Matthew Hrinyak.

Bernie Seruga and Dave Matty are shown with 1st place doubles winners, Clarence “Buffalo” Checton and Ed Elnikar.

Patricia Fischetti, Amy Shortall, Anna Marie Kuzma and Tracy Myers are all smiles for the camera.

Well-known Group 14 keglers enjoying the competition included,l-r, Christine Sofranko, Chrissy Piotrowski, Janet Mirt and Mari-anne Nalli.

Enjoying this year’s competition are, l-r, Brian Miller, Bud Miller, Whitey Harbist and Dave Oleksa.

Shown above are from the left, Doug Simon, Robert Shedlock, Co-rey Shedlock and John Goberish.

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The members of the 2nd place women’s team are shown above and include, l-r, Diana Simpson, Jean Karaffa Bonnie Ciresi and Deb Selip.

Members of the 2nd place men’s team pose for a photo and include, l-r, John R. Bost, Michael B. Patak, Charles Robinson and Joe Wil-son, Jr.

Michael Cimperman, 1st place All-Events winner, center left, is shown with, l-r, Alan Hedges, Mick Cimperman and Christopher Hedges.

Group 5 keglers included, l-r, Deanna Stranan, Rose Croy, Kathy Figard and Karen Hutnick.

Matthew Niskach, 1st place singles winner, far right, is shown with, from the left, Mike Lebanik Clay Cato and John W. Niskach.

Assembly 25 keglers from Perryopolis, Pa. are shown above and include, l-r, Alan Novotney, Steve Luczki, Rudy Hollman and Mike Todd.

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Members of the 6th place men’s team are shown above and include, l-r, George Juba, president of the Greek Catholic Union; Mike Suray, Ron Haller and Don Ribarchak.

Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Marty Degnan, right center, is shown with fellow Group 7 keglers including, from the left, Dave Check, Justin Gober and Tony Gober.

Members of the 3rd place women’s team included, l-r, Barbara Rusch - 1st place in singles; Linda Bartek, Maria Marks and Mi-chelle Davis.

Lovely Sokolky are shown above and include, l-r, Allison Macko, Carol Macko and Karen Bakita who were 1st place doubles, and Rose Bakita.

Assembly 261 keglers from Reading, Pa. enjoying this year’s tour-nament are shown above and include, l-r,George Kazmierczak, Bill Kazmierczak, Walt Kazmierczak and Randy Spitler.

3rd place men’s team winners are shown above and include, l-r, Steven Romanchak, George Romanchak, Wayne Newmyer and Ian Paul.

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OUR WINNERS INCLUDE:“A and B” FlightsDavid Iskra, Sr.

“C” FlightCorey Shedlock

“Callaway” FlightRyan Bur eld

“Senior” FlightFrank Waksmunski

“Women’s” Flight Stephanie Skorupka

Frank S. Petufff Memorial Sports Award

Robert S. Harak of Assembly 261 in Reading, Pa.

Highlights of the 60th International Golf Tournament

Held at the Mountain Valley Course, Barnesville, Pa. - August 14-16

Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., second from the left is shown presenting the Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award to Robert S. Harak. Looking on are, l-r, Supreme Sports Director Edward D. Moeller, and past recipients, Joseph Genet, 2000 and Thomas Muldoon, Jr., 2008.

David Iskra, Sr., First place winner in both the A and B Flights, is shown third from the left, along with, l-r, Adam Macurak, Nick Mac-urak and Tom Iskra, Jr., third place tie in the A-B Flight.

Stephanie Skorupka, who took rst place honors in the Women’s Flight, is shown second from the left. With her are, from the left, Jason Fareri, Philip Walsh, and Steven Skorupka.

Robert S. Harak, second from the right of Reading, Pa. was the recipi-ent of the Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award at this year’s tour-nament. Shown with him on the photo are, l-r, George Labik, James Hudzik and Karol Talafous, a 2012 recipient of the Petruff Sports Award.

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Enjoying this year’s competition are avid Sokol golfers, including Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and Supreme As-sistant Physical Director John M. Underation.

Enjoying this year’s tournament were, from the left, Lou Smeriglio, Bryan Coogan, David Iskra, Jr., who was a second place tie in the Callaway Flight; and Justin Francis.

Our Women’s Flight winner, Stephanie Skorupka is shown above in excellent form during the tournament competition.

Enjoying the competition are, l-r, Marianne Hudzik, Kelly Palcha-nis, Heather Horvath and her dad, Chairperson of Supreme Audi-tors Michael J. Horvath.

Well-known Group 17 golfers enjoying this year’s competition included, from the left, Judy Babik, Loretta Smith, Mary Marga-ret Starr and Linda Frank, who took second place honors in the Women’s Flight.

Joseph L. Genet of Group 5, a 2000 Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award recipient, second from the left, is shown with fel-low golfers including from the left, Carson Cunningham, second place in the C Flight; Tom Petrus and Kevin Matlon.

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Lovely Sokolky enjoying this year’s tournament included, l-r, Susan Grega, Kathy Harak, Gloria Guba and Karen Bakita.

All smiles for the camera from, l-r, Supreme Assistant Sports Director James C. Mat-lon, Supreme Sports Director Edward D. Moeller and Supreme Assistant Physical Director John M. Underation.

Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., is shown anked by his sons and golf enthusiasts, Steven, Jr. and Scott

Thomas.

Our Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award recipient, Robert S. Harak is shown above with his lovely wife, Kathy.

Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., third from the left, is shown with Robert S. Harak, this year’s Frank S. Petufff Memorial Sports Award recipient as well as past recipients. Shown with them are, from the left, Karol Talafous, Joseph L. Genet, Loretta G. Smith, Peter S. Underation and Thomas P. Mul-doon, Jr.

Our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic cele-brated Mass on Saturday, Au-gust 14 for the bene t of our Sokol golfers.

Janice Karaffa and Joe Karaffa, who was in a 2nd place tie in the Callaway Flight, are shown wih Robert Macko and Carol Macko, who placed 3rd in the Women’s Flight.

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Highlights of the 47th International Slet

Held at Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA – July 14-18

Group 14, Pittsburgh, Pa. Captures Championship Flag

1912 2015

Members of the victorious team rep-resenting Group 14, Pittsburgh, Pa., which took home the Championship Flag at our 47th International Slet held at Slippery Rock University, are shown in the photo left. It was the eleventh International Slet Championship Flag won by Group 14. Past Slet champion-ships have included the 1965 Slet in Bethlehem, Pa.; the 1967 Slet in Chi-cago, Ill.; the 1993 Slet in Bloomsburg, Pa.; the 1997 Slet in Kutztown, Pa.; the 1999 Slet in Fredonia, N.Y.; the 2001 Slet in Kutztown, Pa.; the 2003 Slet in Kenosha, Wis.; the 2007 Slet in Dallas, Pa.; the 2009 Slet in Kutztown, Pa.; and the 2011 Slet in Kutztown, Pa.

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GROUP 1: PASSIAC, NJ – (l to r) Amber Freda, Gerard Freda, Sean Freda, Jenna Freda, Kevin Matlon; Physical Director and Janice Matlon; Physical Directress.

GROUP 3: DOUGLAS, MA – Juniors -Kneeling (l to r) Reece Slowik, Molly StinchField, Ava Haire, Shannon Malley and Kate Peloquin. Middle Row (l to r) Stone Slowik, Nicholas St. George, Peyton Manyak, and Raymond Johnson. Last Row (l to r) Roger Manyak, Gary Manyak; Physical Director, Maria Manyak and Judy Manyak; Physical Directress.

GROUP 3: DOUGLAS, MA – Seniors – Holding Banner (l to r) Leah Haire, Mackenzie Cyr, Skylar Manyak, Kiara Johnson, and kneeling Brynn Hurley. Row 1 (l to r) – Jack Nasuti, Grant Slowik, Brendan Muzzachali, Alex Benedick. Row 2 (l to r) Maria Manyak, Devin Haire, Cara Mia Pandozzi, Micaela Goldenberg, Rachel Mello, Allie Benedick, Brooke Muzzachali, Molly Vincent, Josh Cyr, Jacque Manyak and Judy Manyak; Physical Directress. 3rd Row (l to r) Roger Manyak, Gary Manyak; Physical Director, Ashley Quinn, Zack Manyak, Patrick Peloquin, Kevin Theriault, Trevor Manyak, Neal Nasuti, Daveed Goldenberg, Alec Golden-berg, Amanda Gresian, Ashley Gresian, and Alexa Gresian (Back Row, just his head – Drew Manyak.

GROUP 4: CHICAGO, IL (l to r), Juniors – Kneeling-Noah Ro-mine, Andrew Peterson, Terrance Biddle, Mitchell Rakow, Justin Evica. Middle Row: Amaya Fluker, Annika Romine, Amber Radtke, Aleisha Fluker and Abbey Jenkins. Last Row: (L to r) Tricia Radtke; Physical Directress, Brad Hoeck; Physical Director and Lisa Hoeck.

GROUP 4: CHICAGO, IL (l to r), Seniors - Kneeling-Megan Rakow, Cassie Stecker, Lexi Stecker and Tricia Radtke, Physical Directress. Middle Row: (l to r) Stephanie Hass, Kayla Gemoll, Kristina Gemoll, Alex Staskiewicz and Samantha Staskiewicz. Last Row: Jessica Dobbs, Jenny Cybela, Paige Barnowski, Briana Mc-Donald, Brad Hoeck; Physical Director and Lisa Hoeck.

GROUP 5: Cleveland, OH (l to r) Standing in from of Group Ban-ner: Josh Underation, Trent Zollinger, Jayden Underation and Izzy Lattea. Middle Row: (l to r) Jan Lattea, Daniel Underation, Luke Underation, Nathan Underation, Cortney Collins, Abby Un-deration, Chelsea Laury; Physical Directress and James Undera-tion. Back Row: (l to r) Steve Underation; Physical Director, Mat-thew Underation, Andy Underation, Nicholas Underation, Frank Laury, David Underation, Logan Laury, Vicki Tadlock, Mrya Tadlock, Joe Underation and Drew Laury. (Missing Carly Cun-ningham, Carson Cunningham and Andy Lipovsky.

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GROUP 7: WILKES-BARRE, PA - Kneeling next to banner: Kelly Palchanis, and Heather Horvath. 2nd Row: ( l to r) Lilli Palchanis, Abi Blasco and Rita Palchanis 3rd Row (l to r) Nikki Walsh, Jolene Ulichney, Julia Christian and August Palchanis. Back Row(l to r) Paul Zablotney, Jessica Walsh, Phil Walsh; Physical Director, Sarah Zablot-ney, Matthew Malenovitch, Danielle Zablotney, Physical Directress.

GROUP 11: MINNEAPOLIS, MN – (l to r) Laura Matlon, Luke Matlon, Rachel Matlon; Physical Directress, Rebecca Matlon, Charles Matlon; Physical Director and Mary Matlon.

GROUP 14: PITTSBURGH, PA – Juniors - Front row-(l tor) Cath-erine Perekiszka and Stephen Perekiszka. Row 2 –(l to r) Hailey Pi-otrowski, Isabella Salman, Mackenzie Gasiorowski, Maddie Harms, Travis Watkins, Chuckie Piotrowski, Joseph Novotnak. Row 3- (l to r) Sophia Carver, Nicolette Lutheran, Logan Kandcer, Ethan Kand-cer, Carter Betz, Gavin Watkins, and Haley Hast. Row 4- Riley Bush, Amelia Carr, Isabella Meder, Ella Sokulski, Grace Lemin, Brooke McArdle, Gabby Hast, Delainey Dusch, Group Sports Director Cindy Walkowiak. Back row- Katlyn Weiland, Dalton Pribila; Physical Direc-tor, Brooke Martin, Taylor Weiss, Kayla Bryant, and Jonathan Gable.

GROUP 14: PITTSBURGH, PA – Seniors -Row 1- (l tor) Jared Gable, Dalton Pribila; Physical Director, Brittany Hast, Franc-esca O’Donnell, Christina Sobeck, Alexis Lubawski, Alex Max-well, Ashtyn Grille, Codie Piotrowski. Row 2- (l to r) Kara Devers, Aletha Carr, Amanda Lindner, Maddie Hanley, Laura Mihal-cin, Maggie Mihalcin, Erica Pribila, Melina Bushman, Katrina Fichter, Katlyn Weiland, Group Sports Director Cindy Walkowi-ak. Row 3- (l tor)Stephen Piotrowksi, Vince O’Donnell, Isabella Kenny, Sarah Watkins, Jonathan Gable, Maura DiBasilio, Ange-lina Martin, Lexington Meder, Sarah Bushman, and Haley Hast. Missing Traci Walkowiak, Physical Directress.

GROUP 17: Youngstown, OH – (l to r) Candice Kraykovich, Steven Frank and Steven Bartos. Back Row-Richard Knapick, Chaperone.

GROUP 19: Toronto, Canada – Juniors - 1st Row (l to r) Wil-liam Tubaro, Nicholas Dorich, Anthony Glugosh and Zach Bar-on. Middle Row (l to r) Elisa Glugosh, Madeline Tubaro, Joanna Glugosh, Rosie Popik, Jamie Cartwright, Elizabeth Baron and Ed Bajus. Standing (l to r) Diane Cincar; Physical Directress, Daniel Dorich, Noah Baron, Adam Dorich, Mark Polik, Ben Verf and Steve Glugosh,; Physical Director.

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Group 19: Toronto, Canada – Seniors – Kneeling (l to r) Emily Faus, Jen-na Babinchuk, Sarah Faus, Rachel Bettencourt, Jessica Glugosh, Mary Kapsa and Ed Bajus. Standing (l to r) Diane Cincar; Physical Directress, Mike Wasilewski, Anne Marie Wasilewski, Rebecca Bettencourt, Jennifer Gugosh, Magdolina Kacmarczyk, Amanda Cincar, Cassandra Kapsa, Ju-lianne Glugosh, Serena Baron, Steve Popik and Steve Glugosh, Physical Director.

All Around Drill Champions.

All Around Gymnastic Chamipons.

All Around Track Champions.

Group 3 Spirit, Drill, Track Champions.

Group 14 gymnastic champions.

Junior Boys.

Junior Girls.

Mass drill.

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Girls 8-9 Baseball Throw (l to r), Eva Haire, Gr. 3, 5th Place, Rozie Popik, Gr. 19, 3rd Place, Joanna Glugosh, Gr. 19, 1st Place, Izzy Lat-tea, Gr. 5, 2nd Place and Delainey Dush, Gr. 14, 4th Place.

Boys 13-14-15, Softball Throw (l to r), Michael Wasilewski, Gr. 19, 5th Place, Patrick Peloquin, Gr. 3, 2nd Place, Neal Nasuti, Gr. 3, 1st Place, Alex Benedict, Gr. 3, 3rd Place and Brendan Maz-zuchelli, 5th Place.

Boys 10-11-12 Running Long Jump (l to r), Joshua Underation, Gr. 5, 5th Place, Zachary Baron, Gr. 19, 3rd Place, Noah Romine, Gr. 4, 1st Place, Trent Zollinger 2nd Place, and Stephen Franke, Gr. 17, 4th Place.

Men’s Javelin Throw (l to r) Steve Underation, Gr. 5, 5th Place, Phil Walsh, Gr. 7, 3rd Place, Zachary Manyak, Gr. 3, 1st Place, Frank Laury, Gr. 5, 2nd Place and Drew Laury, Gr. 5, 4th Place.

Women’s 800 Meter Run (l to r),Sarah Falls, Gr. 19, 5th Place, Jan-ice Matlon, Gr. 1, 3rd Place, Makenzie Cyr, Gr. 3, 1st Place, Micalea Goldenburg, Gr. 3, 2nd Place , and Britany Hast, Gr. 14, 5th Place.

Women’s Javelin Throw (l to r), Rachel Matlon, Gr. 11, 5th Place, Maddie Hanley, Gr. 14, 3rd Place, Chelsea Laury, Gr. 5, 1st Place, New Record 92’10.5”, Jaquelyn Manyak, Gr. 3, 2nd Place and Ashley Gresian, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

Women’s Discus Throw (l to r), Tracie Walkowiak, Gr. 14, 5th Place, Amanda Gresian, Gr. 3, 3rd Place, Jenny Cybella, Gr. 4, 1st Place, Dani-elle Zablotney, Gr. 7, 2nd Place and Jaquelyn Manyak, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

Girls 13-14-15, 8lb Shot Put (l to r), Serena Baron, Gr. 19, 5th Place, Melina Bushman, Gr. 14, 3rd Place, Rebecca Matlon, Gr. 11, 1st Place, Lexi Meder, Gr. 14, 2nd Place and Alexa Gresian, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

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Presenting the 2015 International Slet WinnersALL-AROUND TRACK & FIELD WINNERS

Category Group City NameBoys 8-9 19 Toronto Anthony Glugosh 3 East Douglas Sloan Slowik Boys 10-12 4 Chicago Noah Romine

Boys 13-15 3 East Douglas Alec Goldenburg *Men 5 Cleveland Matthew UnderationGirls 8-9 14 Pittsburgh Riley Bush

Girls 10-12 19 Toronto Elisa Glugosh

Girls 13-15 3 East Douglas Allie Benedict *Women 5 Cleveland Chelsea Laury

ALL-AROUND GYMNASTICS WINNERS

Category Group City Name

Boys 8-9 14 Pittsburgh Ethan Kandcer

Boys 10-12 4 Chicago Mitchell Rakow

Boys 13-15 5 Cleveland Daniel Underation

Men 14 Pittsburgh Dalton Pribila *Girls 8-9 19 Toronto Rozie Popik

Girls 10-12 14 Pittsburgh Catherine Perekiszka

Girls 13-15 3 East Douglas Skylar Manyak *Women 14 Pittsburgh Erica Pribila

TEAM DRILL WINNERS

Category Group City

Junior Boys 3 East Douglas Junior Girls 3 East Douglas Senior Women 19 Toronto Senior Men 5 Cleveland

INDIVIDUAL DRILL WINNERS

Category Group City NameBoys 8-9 3 East Douglas Nicholas St. GeorgeBoys 10-12 3 East Douglas Raymond JohnsonBoys 13-15 5 Cleveland Ian LatteaMen 5 Cleveland Andy UnderationDirectors 3 East Douglas Zach Manyak

Girls 8-9 19 Toronto Rozie PopikGirls 10-12 3 East Douglas Reece SlowikGirls 13-15 19 Toronto Emily FallisWomen 19 Toronto Jenna BabinchakDirectresses 3 East Douglas Jacqulyn Manyak

SPIRIT AWARD WINNER

Group 3, East Douglas, Mass.

OVERALL GYMNASTIC WINNER

Group 14 , Pittsburgh, Pa.

OVERALL TRACK & FIELD WINNER


OVERALL DRILL WINNER


INTERNATIONAL FLAG WINNER

Group 14, Pittsburgh, Pa.

* Denotes New Record

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Boys 10-11-12 Baseball Throw (l to r), Adam Dorich, Gr. 19, 5th Place, Carter Betz, Gr. 14, 3rd Place, Gavin Watkins, Gr. 14, 1st Place, Peyton Manyak, Gr. 3, 2nd Place and Mark Popik, Gr. 19 4th Place.

Girls 10-11-12 50 Meter Run (l to r), Catherine Perekiszka, Gr. 14, 5th Place, Reece Slowik, Gr. 3, 3rd Place, Elisa Glugosh, Gr. 19, 1st Place, Brooke Martin, Gr. 14, 2nd Place and Aleshia Fluker, Gr. 4, 4th Place.

Girls 8-9 50 Meter Run (l to r), Annika Romine, Gr. 4, 5th Place, Riley Bush, Gr. 14, 3rd Place, Izzy Lattea, Gr. 5, 1st Place, Rozie Popik, Gr. 19, 2nd Place and Isabella Salman, 4th Place.

Women’s 100 Meter Run (l to r), Lisa Hoeck, Gr. 4, 5th Place, Cassandra Kapsa, Gr. 19, 3rd Place, Chelsea Laury, Gr. 5, 1st Place, *New Record 12.80, Micaela Goldenburg, Gr. 3, 2nd Place and Brit-tany Hast, Gr. 14, 4th Place.

Men’s 100 Meter Run (l to r), Carson Cunningham, Gr. 5, 5th Place, Kevin Matlon, Gr. 1, 3rd Place, Andrew Underation, Gr. 5, 1st Place, Nicholas Underation, Gr. 5, 2nd Place and Trevor Man-yak, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

Women’s 400 Meter Run (l to r), Isabella Kenny, Gr. 14, 5th Place, Ash-ley Quinn, Gr. 3, 3rd Place, Makenzie Cyr, Gr. 3, 1st Place, Micaela Gold-enburg, Gr. 3, 2nd Place and Rachael Bettencourt, Gr. 19, 4th Place.

Boys 10-11-12 400 Meter Run (l to r), Logan Kandcer, Gr. 14, 5th Place, Raymond Johnson, Gr. 3, 3rd Place, Carter Betz, Gr. 14, 1st Place, Stephen Perekiszka, Gr. 14, 2nd Place and Peyton Manyak, Gr. 3, 5th Place.

Boys 13-14-15 400 Meter Run (l to r), Grant Slowik, Gr. 3, 5th Place, Alex Benedict, Gr. 3, 3rd Place, Alec Goldenburg, Gr. 3, 1st Place, *New Record 54.5, Patrick Peloquin, Gr. 3, 2nd Place and Brendan Mazzuchelli, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

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Women’s Long Jump (l to r), Lisa Hoeck, Gr. 4, 5th Place, Kristi-na Gemoll, Gr. 4, 3rd Place, Chelsea Laury, Gr. 5, 1st Place *New Record 16’9’, Brittany Hast, Gr. 14, 2nd Place and Jessica Dobbs, Gr. 4, 4th Place.

Women’s 1500 Meter Run (l to r), Nikki Walsh, Gr. 7, 5th Place, Mary Matlon, Gr. 11, 3rd Place, Makenzie Cyr, Gr. 3, 1st Place, *New Record, 5:12.60, Janice Matlon, Gr. 1, 2nd Place and Ash-ley Quinn, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

Men’s 1500 Meter Run (l to r), Zachary Manyak, Gr. 3, 5th Place, David Underation, Gr. 5, 3rd Place, Daveed Goldenburg, Gr. 3, 1st Place, Sean Freda, Gr. 1, 2nd Place and Jonathan Ga-ble, Gr. 14, 4th Place.

Men’s Discus Throw (l to r), Andy Lipovsky, Gr. 5, 5th Place, Phil Walsh, Gr. 7, 3rd Place, Matthew Malanovitch, Gr. 7, 1st Place, Drew Laury, Gr. 5, 2nd Place and Kevin Theriault, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

Women’s 8lb Shot Put (l to r), Danielle Zablotney, Gr. 7, 5th Place, Carly Cunningham, Gr. 5, 3rd Place, Brianna McDonald, Gr. 4, 1st Place, Paige Barnowski, Gr. 4, 2nd Place and Jenny Cybella, Gr. 4, 4th Place.

Girls 10-11-12 200 Meter Run (l to r), Amaya Fluker, Gr. 4, 5th Place, Brooke Martin, Gr. 14, 3rd Place, Elisa Glugosh, Gr. 19, 1st Isabella Meder,, Gr. 14, 2nd Place and Reece Slowik, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

Boys 10-11-12 200 Meter Run (l to r), Gavin Watkins, Gr. 14, 5th Place, Noah Romine, Gr. 4, 3rd Place, Carter Betz, Gr. 14, 1st Place, Stephen Perekiszka, Gr. 14, 2nd Place and Raymond Johnson, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

Girls 13-14-15 200 Meter Run (l to r), Jolene Ulichney, Gr. 7, 5th Place, Leah Haire, Gr. 3, 3rd Place, Allie Benedict, Gr. 3, 1st Place, Myra Tadlock, Gr. 5, 2nd Place and Brynn Hurley, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

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Boys 13-14-15 200 Meter Run (l to r), Brendan Mazzuchelli, Gr. 3, 5th Place, Alex Benedict, Gr. 3, 3rd Place, Alec Goldenburg, Gr. 3, 1st Place, Michael Wasilewski, Gr. 19, 2nd Place and Patrick Peloquin, 4th Place.

Girls 8-9 200 Meter Run (l to r), Isabella Salman, Gr. 14, 5th Place, Nicolette Luthern, Gr. 14, 3rd Place, Riley Bush, Gr. 14, 1st Place, Annika Romine, 2nd Place .

Boys 8-9 200 Meter Run (l to r), Terrance Biddle, Gr. 4, 5th Place, Nicholas St.. George, Gr. 3, 3rd Place, Stone Slowik, Gr. 3, 1st Place, Travis Watkins, Gr. 14, 2nd Place and Ethan Kandcer, Gr. 14, 4th Place.

Girls 10-11-12 100 Meter Run (l to r),Laura Matlon, Gr. 11, 5th Place, Reece Slowik, Gr. 3, 3rd Place, Elisa Glugosh, Gr. 19, 1st Place, Isabella Meder, Gr. 14, 2nd Place and Kayla Bryant, Gr. 14, 4th Place.

Men’s High Jump (l to r), Frank Laury, Gr. 5, 5th Place, Carson Cunningham, Gr. 5, 3rd Place, Nicholas Underation, Gr. 5, 1st Place, Trevor Manyak, Gr. 3, 2nd Place and Matthew Underation, Gr. 5, 4th Place.

Girls 13-14-15, Softball Throw (l to r), Molly Vincent, Gr. 3, 5th Place, Angela Martin, Gr. 14, 3rd Place, Rebecca Matlon, Gr. 11, 1st Place, Brynn Hurley, Gr. 3, 2nd Place and Melina Bushman, Gr. 14, 4th Place.

Boys 13-14-15, 12 Lb Shot Put (l to r), Ian Lattea, Gr. 5, 5th Place, Stephen Bartos, Gr. 17, 3rd Place, Neal Nasuti, Gr. 3, 1st Place, Drew Manyak, Gr. 3, 2nd Place and Jack Nasuti, Gr. 3, 4th Place.

Women’s High Jump (l to r), Lexi Stecker Gr. 4, 5th Place, Mag-gie Mihalcin, Gr. 14, 3rd Place, Erica Pribila, Gr. 14, 1st Place, Madison Hanley, Gr. 14, 2nd Place and Paige Barnowski, Gr. 4, 4th Place.

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Highlights of the 32nd National ConventionThe DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Green Tree Hotel + Pittsburgh, PA + August 1-5, 2015

Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic is shown above at the podium administering the oath of of ce to the newly elected and reelected members of the Supreme Assembly at the closing session of the 32nd National Convention on August 4. Their terms of of ce begin on Janu-ary 1, 2016.

Members of the Board of Directors elected at the 32nd National Convention who will guide the life of our organization for the coming four years are shown above. They include, seated, l-r, Supreme Physical Directress Kathleen S. Wat-kins of Bridgeville, Pa.; Supreme President Michael J. Horvath of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic of Sayre, Pa.; Supreme Sec-retary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. of Clifton, N.J.; and Supreme Vice President Edward D. Moeller of Pittsburgh, Pa. Standing, from the left, Supreme Physical Director John M. Underation of Bay Village, Oh; Supreme Treasurer Dennis J. Zifcak of Uxbridge, Mass.; Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics James C. Matlon of Whippany, N.J.; General Counsel, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr., Esq. of Clifton, N.J. and Chairperson of Supreme Auditors James G. Jerek of Boardman, Oh.

Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh, right is shown presenting the Slovak Catholic Sokol presidential gavel to newly elected Supreme President Michael J. Horvath at the closing session of the 32nd National Convention in Pittsburgh, Pa. Brother Horvath, who serves as presi-dent of Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Murgas” of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.,previously served as a Supreme Auditor, Supreme Second Vice President and most recently, Chairperson of Supreme Auditors. Looking on is our Supreme Chap-lain and Honorary Chaplain of Group 7, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic.

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Delegates representing Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen Krasula,” Passaic, N.J.

Delegates of Group 5, “Jan Holly,” Cleveland, Oh.

Delegates of Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Murgas,” Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

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Delegates representing Group 2, “Rev. Stephen Panik,” Bridgeport, Conn.

Delegates representing Group 3, “Rev. Edmund Mochak,” East Douglas, Mass.

Delegates of Group 4, “Bishop Stefan Moyzes,” Chicago, Ill. Delegates of Group 6, “Msgr. Andrew Hlinka,” Perryopolis, Pa.

Delegates of Group 9, “SS. Cyril and Methodius,” Johnstown, Pa. Delegates of Group 10, “Rev. Francis Sasinek,” Bethlehem, Pa.

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Delegates of Group 12, “Rev. Anton Bernolak,” Reading, Pa.

Delegates of Group 14, “St. Francis of Assisi,” Pittsburgh, Pa.

Delegates of Group 17, “Rev. Francis Skutil,” Youngstown, Oh.

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Delegates of Goup 16, “Rev. Ferdis Juriga,” Detroit, Mich.

Delegates of Group 18, “Rev. Joseph Martincek,” Lansford, Pa.

Delegates of Group 19, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Delegates of Group 11, “St. John Nepomucene,” Minneapolis, Minn.

Supreme President-elect Michael J. Horvath and Supreme Sec-retary-elect Scott T. Pogorelec are shown standing with the newly elected Supreme Auditors who will serve our organization in the coming four years. These include, seated from the left, James F. Knis of Canton, Oh.; Chairperson of Supreme Auditors James G. Jerek of Boardman, Oh. and Brian Suchy of Pittsburgh, Pa.

PASSING THE MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP - At the 32nd Na-tional Convention, Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. retired after serving as our organization’s chief executive of cer for the past 24 years. He was pleased to see the delegates elect his son, Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. as his successor. Scott has served as our underwriter at the home of ce for the past 15 years. Shown on the photo, l-r, are Brother Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., his lovely wife, Annie; his son our Supreme Secretary-elect Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and his ance, Maggie Thornton.

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Headtable guests at the 32nd Convention banquet held at The DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Green Tree hotel on Sunday, August 2. Seated from the left are Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and his wife, Annie Pogorelec; Phyllis Pogorelec and her husband, our General Counsel, John D. Pogorelec, Esq. who served as the toastmaster; and Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh. Standing from the left, Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hovozdovic; the Most Rev. Joseph V. Adamec, D.D., our Protector and Bishop-Emeritus of Altoona-Johnstown, Pa.; Joseph T. Senko and his wife, Albina Senko; Brother Senko represented Peter Zelenak, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington, D.C. who was unable to be present; and Joseph J. Annotti, President & CEO of the American Fraternal Alliance.

The Most Rev. David A. Zubik, D.D. Bishop of Pittsburgh, shown above center, was the principal celebrant and homilist at the Ponti cal con-celebrated Mass which opened our 32nd National Convention on Sunday, August 2 at St. Paul Cathedral. Shown with him are, l-r, Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh, the Rt. Rev. Gary A. Hoover, O.S.B., Abbot of St. Andrew Svorad Benedictine Abbey in Cleveland; the Most Rev. Joseph V. Adamec, our Protector and Bishop-Emeritus of Altoona-Johnstown, Pa.; the Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, our Supreme Chaplain; Annie Pogorelec and her husband, our Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Bishop Zubik was enrolled as our Sokol at the age of two by his Baba and Dedo. He is currently a member of Wreath 85 in McKees Rocks, Pa.

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Bishop David A. Zubik, our Sokol Protector, Bishop Joseph V. Adamec, Abbot Gary A. Hoover, O.S.B. and clergy concelebrants.

Bishop Zubik offers an impressive homily.

Our Sokol Protector, Bishop Joseph V. Adamec, seated center, is anked by Abbot Gary A. Hoover, O.S.B. and Monsignor Thomas A. Derzack.

Our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic.

Supreme Vice President Julie A. Dobbs.

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NEW YORK -YOUNGSTOWN CONNECTION - Delegates attending our national conventions make fast friends. Some of the delegates at this year’s 32nd national convention in Pittsburgh from New York and Youngstown have become fast friends. Shown on the photo are, l-r, Jozef and Ann Korcak, delegates of Assembly 182 in New York City; with their Youngstown friends,Edith Babik,Susan Babik, Judy Babik, Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Nancy Kropolinsky and Dr. Ladislav Korcek, also of Assembly 182.

Members of the New Motions Committee, which met prior to the convention, are shown above and include, seated, l-r, Stephen A. Roman, Joanne E. Spisak, chairperson; and Susan L. Blosser. Standing are Honorary Supreme Of cer Roger J. Manyak and Chet Dziuba.

Members of the Reception Committee at the convention are shown above and include, seated, l-r, Edith Babik, Irene M. Kaschak, chairperson; and Veronica Moeller. Standing are Christine M. So-franko and Peter Eagler.

Members of the Bylaws Committee, which met prior to the conven-tion, are shown above and include, seated, l-r, Therese M. Buc, Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C., chairperson; and Eileen S. Wilson. Standing are James G. Jerek and Joseph A. Harak.

The hardworking secretaries of the 32nd National Convention are shown above and include, from the left, Thomas J. Krack and David A. Bulwin, both of Assembly 162 in Clifton, N.J.; JoAnn M. Antosy of Wreath 155 in Reading, Pa. and Christine A. Manyak of Wreath 18 in East Douglas, Mass.

GREETS CONVENTION - Pennsylvania’s Honorary Slovak Consul Joseph T. Senko is shown above addressing the delegates of our 32nd National Convention on August 3rd. He brought greetings from Slova-kia’s Ambassador to the United States Peter Kmec, who was in Slovakia and not able to personally greet our convention. Brother Senko, who is our Sokol of Assembly 16 in Pittsburgh, also serves as the executive di-rector of the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association. Shown seated on the above photo is Irene M. Kaschak of Wreath 147 of Larks-ville, Pa., chairperson the Reception Committee.

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Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. standing far right, is shown with newly elected Members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board following their election at the 32nd national convention are shown above, including the Supreme President and the Supreme Secretary who are ex-of cio members. Their term of of ce begins on January 1, 2016. Seated from the left are, Supreme President Michael J. Horvath, Supreme Physical Directress Kathleen S. Watkins, Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics James C. Matlon, Supreme Physical Director John M. Un-deration and Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Standing, l-r, are Supreme Assistant Director of Sports and Athletics Frank P. Laury, III, Members of the Physical Fitness Board Julie Laury, Philip J. Walsh, and Nancy Kropolinsky; Supreme Assistant Physical Director Dusan Dorich, Supreme Assistant Physical Directress Katie Swift, and Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Martin Degnan.

New Honorary Supreme Of cers elected by the delegates of the 32nd National Con-vention pose for a photo and include, seated, l-r, Larry M. Glugosh, Steven M. Pog-orelec, F.I.C. and Julie Ann Dobbs. Standing from the left are, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Susan L. Blosser and Daniel F. Tanzone.

First time delegates at our 32nd National Convention pose for a group photo.

Proud parents - Our newly elected General Coun-sel, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr. of Clifton, N.J. is shown anked by his proud parents, Phyl-lis and Attorney John D. Pogorelec. His dad has served our organization as our General Counsel for the past 43 years and was elected an Honor-ary Supreme Of cer by the delegates of the 32nd National Convention.

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Supreme Physical Directress Kathleen S. Watkins is shown above presenting a check for $3,400 to Daniel Borecki, who accepted it on behalf of The Wounded Warrior Project. The money was do-nated by lodges, delegates as well as the Board of Directors. Look-ing on during the presentation were, Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh.

Delegates presenting new business to Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh and Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. during the convention are shown above and include, l-r, Supreme Sports Director Edward D. Moeller, Christine Chervenak, Supreme Chap-lain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, and Irene M. Kaschak.

Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh, left, is shown welcoming some of the fraternal guests at our convention banquet, includ-ing, l-r, Andrew M. Rajec, national president of the First Catholic Slovak Union; Cynthia M. Maleski, national president of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and Kenneth A. Arendt, na-tional secretary of the First Catholic Slovak Union.

Our 32nd National Convention Banquet in Pittsburgh, Pa. on August 2 featured a wonderful evening which in-cluded the artistry of our Group 14 Drill team as well as the Vychodna Slovak Dancers from Toronto, Canada

THE VYCHODNA SLOVAK FOLK ENSEMBLE OF TORONTO, CANADA

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THE DRILL TEAM FROM HOST, GROUP 14, “ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI” OF PITTSBURGH

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More Fraternal Activities...

JANUARY 22 – The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, Pa., shown to the right of our Sokol banner, graciously joined some of our participants at the March for Life in Washington, D.C.. Also shown with Bishop Bambera is our Supreme Chap-lain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozodvic, shown to the left of the Sokol banner. Father Hvozdovic, pastors of Epiphany Parish in Sayre, Pa. is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton.

MARCH 22 – Headtable guests at this year’s St. Joseph’s Day celebration at St. John Nepomucene Parish in New York City included, seated, l-r John A. Holy, Dr. Ladislav Korcek, second vice president and president respectively of Assembly 182; Milan Dait, president of Assembly 1 of the Slovak League of America; and Jozef Boda, rst vice president of Assembly 182. Standing, from the left, Nina Holy, national secretary-treasurer of the Slovak League of America our Honorary Supreme Of cer Dr. Mary Z. Gasparik, Rev. Stefan Chanas, pa-rochial vicar of St. John Nepomucene Par-ish, Joseph S. Gasparec, Anna Korcak and her husband, Jozef Korcak, nancial sec-retary and auditor respectively of Assembly 182 and Editor Daniel F. Tanzone who was the principal speaker.

FEBRUARY 22 – Group 19 and Assembly 227 hosted its annual Sokol Family Fun Day celebration at the Planet Bowl Lanes in Toronto, Canada. A large turnout of Sokol members of every age enjoyed the celebration of Sokol fellowship and cama-raderie. The celebration was held in con-junction with the annual meeting of the Group as well as the Toronto Assembly.

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JUNE 4 -Father John J. Ryan, C.S.C., president of King’s College, center right, is shown with the chief promoters of the Father Joseph Murgas Room which was dedicated on June 4 at King’s on the Square, in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Pa. including, from the left, Magdalen M. Benish, Bernadette Yencha and Dr. Thomas M. Check, who are Assembly 59 members. The new mini-museum honors the legacy of the Rev. Joseph Murgas (1864-1929),one of Pennsyl-vania’s forgotten heros who was a pioneer in wireless telegraphy, a gifted artist, botanist, scientist and statesman - yet always a priest rst and foremost. In 1911, he founded the Slovak Catholic Federation.

SEPTEMBER 11 – During the meeting of the Executive Board of the Slovak Catholic Federation in College Park, Md. on Sep-tember 11th, our Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., shown third from the left, was honored for his many efforts over the years promoting the work of the or-ganization. This was Brother Pogorelec’s last board meeting. Slovak Catholic Fed-eration President and our Supreme Chap-lain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic is shown expressing thanks to Brother Pogorelec. Looking on are, l-r, Bishop Joseph V. Ada-mec, the Episcopal Moderator of the SCF; Dolores M. Evanko, secretary-treasurer, Theresa M. Kluchinski president of the La-dies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union; Abbot Gary A. Hoover, O.S.B., and Msgr. Peter A. Polando, national chaplain of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association.

AUGUST 9 - Sokol members from the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area participat-ed in the annual Slovak Day Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady Help of Christians in West Haverstraw, N.Y. Local Slovak Catholic frater-nal lodges hosted the annual event. Father Ste-fan Chanas from St. John Nepomucene Parish in New York City was principal celebrant and homilist. He is shown with some of the pilgrims following the liturgy. This year’s pilgrimage commemorated the 20th anniversary of Saint Pope John Paul II’s 1995 visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Levoca in eastern Slovakia where more than 650,000 pilgrims participated.

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SEPTEMBER 27 – The Most Rev. John Pazak, C.Ss.R., Bishop of the Eparchy of SS.Cyril and Methodius for Slovaks of the Byzantine Rite in Canada, was the princi-pal celebrant of the Ponti cal Divine Lit-urgy offered in the Byzantine Rite which opened the 38th New Jersey Slovak Heri-tage Festival held on Sunday, September 27 at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J. Joining him to his right on the photo was Nina Holy, co-chairperson of the fes-tival, concelebrants of the liturgy and par-ticipants attired in traditional Slovak kroj. This year’s festival attracted more than 7,000 visitors.

OCTOBER 23 - On the eve of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, a group of our members who are active in the work of the Slovak League of America visited the statue of SS. Cyril and Methodius located on the grounds of the UN head-quarters in New York. The contemporary statue was a gift of the Slovak Republic in 1998 and honors the religious and cultural legacy of the brother saints who are the Apostles of the Slovaks and the family of Slavic nations. Slovakia’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Frantisek Ruzicka, shown second from the right, hosted the gathering. Others shown with him on the photo, l-r, include of cers of the Slovak League and guests, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, president; Dr. Miku-las Halko, rst vice president and his wife, Nadezda; Rev. Richard D. Baker, pastor of St. John Nepomucene Parish in New York City and our Group 1 chaplain; Nina Holy, secretary-treasurer; Ambassador Ruzicka and the Rev. Stefan Chanas, parochial vicar at St. John Nepomucene Parish. The then Czechoslovakia was a founding member of the United Nations in 1945.

OCTOBER 18 – The Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius closed the 75th anniversary year of their Motherhouse chapel, the Ba-silica of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Dan-ville, Pa. The Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, is shown with, l-r, Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. who represented our organization at the celebration; Sister Michael Ann Orlik, General Superior of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius; Cynthia M. Maleski, na-tional president of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and the Rt. Rev. Gary A. Hoover, O.S.B., Abbot of St. Andrew Svo-rad Benedictine Abbey in Cleveland, Oh.

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NOVEMBER 15 – Sokol members from across Connecticut gathered at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Stratford, Conn. to attend Mass celebrated for the living and deceased members of Group 2 at this year’s 33rd an-nual St. Martin Day Celebration. Father Andrew G. Marus, pastor of Holy Name and fraternalists are shown on the steps of the church following the liturgy.

OCTOBER 25 – Dolly Hussar, seated center is shown with her children and grandchildren pres-ent at the dinner honoring her at Christ the Servant Parish Center in Canton, Oh. as our 2015 Frater-nalist of the Year. Shown with her seated are, l-r, son, Daniel Hussar; daughter, Lynn Hill; daugh-ter, Susan Blosser, who is our Honorary Supreme Of cer; and son, David Hussar. Standing from the left are her grandchildren in attendance including: Andrew Hussar, Jayme Blosser, Brittnay Speck, Kristina Hussar and Alexa Baker.

DECEMBER 1 - Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., fourth from the right, welcomed a delegation from Slovakia at the home of ce. Shown with him from the left, are John A. Holy, honorary secretary-trea-surer of the Slovak League of America; Dr. Jan Varso, chairman of the Of ce for Slo-vaks Living Abroad; Nina Holy, secretary-treasurer of the Slovak League of America; Pavel Meleg, Jana Trnovcova, Consulate General of the Slovak Republic in New York; Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., supreme secretary-elect; and Editor Daniel F. Tanzone. Each of the guests received a copy of our organiza-tion’s history as well as other gifts as a re-membrance of the visit.

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Recipients of the 2015 Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants of $250 each

Scholarships & Grants

Matthew DeSopoLacordaire AcademyGroup 1, Assembly 1

Passaic, NJ

Brooke HessSt. Catherine of Siena School

Group 1, Assembly 162Clifton, N.J.

Kelley Marie MatthewsSt. Anthony School

Group 1, Assembly 219Yonkers, N.Y.

Tucker RomagnoliTrans guration SchoolGroup 1, Assembly 219

Yonkers, N.Y.

Emma RobertsSt. Joseph Catholic Academy

Group 4, Assembly 113Kenosha, Wis.

Annika Jennifer RomineSt. Martin of Tours School

Group 4, Wreath 93Milwaukee, Wis.

Carter MackoSt. Francis de Sales School

Group 5, Assembly 167Barberton, Oh.

Cole MackoSt. Francis de Sales School


Ila Nicole MyersSt. Barbara Catholic School

Group 5, Assembly 180 Canton, Oh.

Kelci Charlee KurenSt. Nicholas-St. Mary’s School

Group 7, Assembly 59Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Maria L. TragliaSt. Thomas More SchoolGroup 7, Assembly 86

Port Grif th, Pa.

Andrew DwinnellSt. Michael Catholic School

Group 11, Assembly 34Minneapolis, Minn.

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Recipients of the 2015 Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants of $250 each

Cole R. BakerSt. Ignatius Loyola Regional School

Group 12, Assembly 261Reading, Pa.

Colin BakerSt. Ignatius Loyola Regional School

Group 12, Assembly 261Reading, Pa.

Carolyn HalgasHoly Family Catholic School

Group 12, Wreath 13Philadelphia, Pa.

Robert John MacurakSt. Sylvester School

Group 14, Assembly 16Pittsburgh, Pa.

Brianna BellSt. Wendelin Catholic School

Group 14, Assembly 54Lyndora, Pa.

Liliana D’AndreaSt. Elizabeth Elementary

SchoolGroup 14, Assembly 295

Duquesne, Pa.

Emily MederSt. John Bosco Academy

Group 14, Wreath 22Pittsburgh, Pa.

Natalie BlaskoSt. Charles School

Group 17, Wreath 54Youngstown, Oh.

Josephine BerdisHoly Family School

Group 15, Assembly 64Erie, Pa.

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Recipients of the 2015 Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial Catholic High School Scholarship Grants of $500 each

David E.AntoniukPope John Paul II

High SchoolGroup 1, Assembly 162

Clifton, N.J.

Brooke A. MorellaDePaul Catholic

High SchoolGroup 1, Wreath 2

Passaic, N.J.

Kara SaranichSt. Joseph High School

Group 2, Wreath 1Bridgeport, Conn.

Alexander J. KwiatkowskiCardinal Mooney


Boston, Mass.

Andrew HussarSt. Thomas Aquinas


Canton, Oh.

Emily Lauren HudakNotre Dame High School

Group 6, Assembly 69Smock, Pa.

David L. Blaird, Jr.Holy Redeemer


Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Karina Ann GrahamHoly Redeemer


Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Justin JanuszkoHoly Redeemer


Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Alexandra Stecker-Janssen

Pius XI Catholic High School


Nicole ShortsHoly Redeemer


Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Zachary Thomas Beblar

Bishop McCort Catholic

High SchoolGroup 9, Wreath 14

Johnstown, Pa.

Summer Rose BirosBerks Catholic High SchoolGroup 12,

Assembly 261Reading, Pa.

Georgia R. Holthenrichs

Notre Dame High School


Stephen Michael Bartos

Cardinal Mooney High School


Michael John Carbon

St. Edward High School


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2015 Scholarship RecipientsSlovak Catholic Sokol College Grants of $1,000 Each

Casie FarrellParsipany, N.J.

Temple UniversityGroup 1, Wreath 2

Passaic, N.J.

Kayla KopchakPark Ridge, N.J.

St. Joseph’s UniversityGroup 1, Wreath 2

Passaic, N.J.

Jonathan KrzysikClifton, N.J.

Montclair State University

Group 1, Assembly 162Clifton, N.J.

Ashley PinckWilliam Paterson

UniversityGroup 1, Wreath 2

Passaic, N.J.

Alyssa MarconiTrumbull, Conn.

Emmanuel CollegeGroup 2, Wreath 39Bridgeport, Conn.

Ashley QuinnDouglas, Mass.

Merrimack CollegeGroup 3, Wreath 18East Douglas, Mass.

Kristin WnukowskiDouglas, Mass.Fitchburg State

University Group 3, Wreath 18East Douglas, Mass.

Jeremy DobbsRacine, Wis.

University of WisconsinGroup 4, Wreath 93

Milwaukee, Wis.

Brandon SchmidtNaperville, Ill.

Indiana UniversityGroup 4, Assembly 257

Chicago Ill.

Kaitlin TrokanPewaukee, Wis.

University of WisconsinGroup 4, Wreath 93

Milwaukee, Wis.

Jan AlmasyCanton, Oh.

Walsh UniversityGroup 5, Assembly 180

Canton, Oh.

Austin HillNorth Canton, Oh.Ohio University

Group 5, Assembly 180Canton, Oh.

Frank LauryNorton, Oh.

University of AkronGroup 5, Assembly 167

Barberton, Oh.

Ryan StruckelBarberton, Oh.Ohio University


Thomas AllardycePittston, Pa.

Pennsylvania State University

Group 7, Assembly 86Port Grif th, Pa.

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Jonathan HvozdovicHigh Point, N.C.Coastal Carolina

UniversityGroup 7, Assembly 59

Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Rose PolneySwoyerville, Pa.Wilkes University

Group 7, Wreath 147Larksville, Pa.

Nicole WalshWilkes-Barre, Pa.

Bloomsburg UniversityGroup 7, Assembly 59

Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Alyssa MatlonIver Grove, Minn.

St. Catherine UniversityGroup 11, Wreath 47Minneapolis, Minn.

Mia StranbergAndover, Minn.

Concordia CollegeGroup 11, Wreath 47Minneapolis, Minn.

Zachary Grif thReading, Pa.

Albright CollegeGroup 12, Assembly 261

Reading, Pa.

Vance HolthenrichsHolland, Pa.

Pennsylvania State University


Alexa BakalarskiPittsburgh, Pa.

University of PittsburghGroup 14, Wreath 22

Pittsburgh, Pa.

2015 Scholarship RecipientsSlovak Catholic Sokol College Grants of $1,000 Each

Morgan MacurakAcworth, Ga.

University of West Georgia


Erica MondikTallahassee, Fla.

Florida State University

Group 14, Wreath 22Pittsburgh, Pa

Alaina Mondik-FortinStuart, Fla.

University of Central Florida


Stephanie PavlickPittsburgh, Pa.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology


Jordan SchaffMorristown, Tenn.

University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Group 14, Assembly 16Pittsburgh, Pa.

Ashley SuchyPittsburgh, Pa.

Robert Morris UniversityGroup 14, Wreath 22

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Joann BartosStruthers, Oh.

The University of AkronGroup 17, Wreath 107

Youngstown, Oh.

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2015 Theodore and Mary Jane RichMemorial Scholarship Grant of $2,500

for studies in the medical field

2015 Emil Slavik MemorialScholarship Grant

of $2,000

2015 Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship WinnersCollege Scholarship Grants of $1,000

2015Krista L. Glugosh

MemorialScholarship

Grantof

$1,000

2015Doctors’

LeskoMedical

MemorialScholarship

Grantof

$1,000

Bryan NaelitzAmherst, Oh.

Washington University of St. Louis

Group 5, Wreath 111Lorain, Oh.

Renae FisherScranton, Pa.

Thomas Jefferson University

Group 7, Assembly 86Port Grif th, Pa.

Jessica DobbsRacine, Wis.

Chicago School of Prof. Psychology


Drew LauryNorton, Oh.

Walsh UniversityGroup 5, Assembly 167

Barberton, Oh.

Jessica WalshWilkes-Barre, Pa.Temple University

Group 7, Assembly 59 Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Victoria KwaitkowskiBradenton, Fla.

University of Central FloridaAssembly 313, Passaic, N.J.

Dana LeyMilwaukee, Wis.

University of WisconsinGroup 4, Assembly 113, Kenosha, Wis.

Chelsea LauryNorton, Oh.

Kent State UniversityGroup 5, Wreath 103, Barberton, Oh.

Carter KovalcikWarren, Mich.

North Carolina Central UniversityGroup 16, Assembly 36, Detroit, Mich.

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Information & Guidelines

Our Aims and Objectives

1. To promote gymnastics and other athletic programs, and to support recreational, social, cultural and patriotic programs for its members and for the general public.

2. To form subordinate Assemblies with a ritualistic and representative form of government under the authority and supervision of the Supreme Assembly.

3. To assist our brother and sister members who are ill or disabled; to ease the burden of widows and orphans of deceased members by comforting them in their bereave-ment, and to assist our needy aged members.

4. To foster education, brotherly love, and loyalty to one’s country as a citizen of the United States or Canada.

5. To administer our organization as a nonprofit fraternal insurance organization, providing low cost insurance protection for our members.

6. To sustain the Catholic faith, both of the Latin and Byzantine rites.

7. To foster true democratic principles among our members.

8. To adhere strictly to the Fraternal BenefitOrganization System and its rules and regulations.

9. To promote Slovak heritage and culture in the United States and Canada.

Membership Qualifications

To become an insured member, a person must furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability and be no more than eighty (80) years of age, nearest birthday.

(1) INSURABILITYTo become an active member, an individual must meet the underwriting standards of the organization required to process an active life insurance or annuity certificate.

(2) MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY• Supports the ideals of the Catholic Faith. • Preserves the Slovak Heritage. • Upholds the Bylaws of the Slovak Cathlic Sokol.• An applicant must apply for membership through a member in good standing or an appointed agent of the Slovak Catholic Sokol.

(3) INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED • In anyway offends public morality.• Supports a group/movement whose aims are contrary to the Catholic Church.• Fails to comply with the requirements of Membership Eligibility.

(4) APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE• Applicant is bound by the laws of the State of New Jersey.• Applicant is bound in all matters arising out of these Bylaws.

(5) RECOMMENDERS• A member in good standing may recommend a member.• A licensed agent appointed by the Slovak Catholic Sokol.

(6) APPLICATION and APPROVAL• Form supplied by the Home Office of the SCS.• All underwriting requirements must be met and fulfilled.

TOLL FREE 1-800-886-SOKOL (7656)

HOME OFFICE (973) 777-2605 or 2606

SALES & MARKETING 1-855-874-9179 or (412) 381-5431

EDITOR (973) 777-4010

UNDERWRITING (973) 777-4704

FAX (973) 779-8245

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