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Letters 6-7 Welcome mail from our members and friends.

'98 Scholarship W'mners 8 -13

WSA is proud to profile the 1998 Scholarship winners!

potlightoa 14-17 ~at have you and other lodges been doing?

Fmancial eport 19 1998 2nd Quarter Financial Report.

Jr. Events 21-22 Fall's here, and we've to planned some great 4th quarter events.

Fraternal ·peliae 23 Upcoming events at WSA! Check out the Christmas Party dates!

Annuity Interest Rates 4th Quarter of 1998

Existing Deferred Annuities 5.50o/o This is the renewal rate for owners of 1 year guaranteed WSA Deferred Annuities with anniversary dates in October, November, or December.

New Deferred Annuities 7.25o/o Includes a first year interest bonus of 1.75%.

New Five Year Deferred Annuities 6.25°/o This interest rate is guaranteed for flve years.

New Immediate Annuities Annuitize Existing Certificates

Surrender charges are waived.

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a rratemity, brotherhood and cooperation to the highest degree.

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Scholarship uet Denver's historic Brown Palace Hotel was the setting on July 11th as we

gathered to honor our past and our future at the 13th Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet.

As in past years WSA members gathered to celebrate our heritage and our future. It was a time to catch up on old friends and to make new ones.

As has become tradition, in addition to honoring our Scholarship Recipients, we

Jav W ~'r'ifley elltertained with

proudly payed tribute to our 50, 60 and 70 year members for their many years of dedica­tion to WSA.

This year's program also 1 1 motimtio11al stories. noted a special milestone for WSA as we celebrated out 90th Anniversary. Guests at the banquet enjoyed a video entitled "WSA: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow ... ", which is available to our members.

Jay W. Willey, whose resume states many professions including educator, counselor, minister, wilderness instructor, and rodeo clown, entertained the banquet with thoughts of motivation and self esteem.

The main event of the evening rewarded five student mem­bers, each an outstanding scholar, with scholarship awards (renewable up to three years.)

For 1998, the Scholarship Awards Committee awarded scholarships and continuing education awards totaling $44,750! Congratulations to each of the winners!

The 63rd annual Meeting of the Colorado-Wyoming State Fraternal Congress followed was held on Saturday, August 22 at the Holiday Inn West in Denver.

WS1\ members Margie Lewis and Ti11a <

Honorary Director lewi.\ /•, how bright th

A first this year was the Past President's Breakfast organized by 1995-96 President Jeff Frost. Past Presidents from three decades (I 10 r) Randy Flm, HSA; Richard

· d h h · · d · Mildred Eccker, WUS; Harold(,{ were reumte to s are t etr expenences an memones. Doug Ourv WliA; \rlene .,

Attendees were entertained and enlightened by National Fraternal Congress 1e.ff Fro.~r:. U/; , , .. ,, 1.. "

of America President Wayne Graham, Channel 9's Kim Christiansen and others. and (all· in l ,,

Afternoon activities included the annual business meeting and election of officers. Congratulations to Home Office employees Tina Scribner, elected 2nd Vice-President, and Tammy Kanary, elected as Secretary for 1999.

Participants concluded the day with an enjoyable banquet dinner and entertainment by ragtime musician Jeff Waters.

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By the time you read this you will be in the month of October. October is the month which brings us the first day of fall. So many things happen in this time of the year. Nature is very busy taking care of all the beautiful colors for us to see and enjoy. October is also Halloween, when the youngsters go out as goblins, etc, to get tricks and treats, which they will add to their book of memoirs. By now we have our air conditioners turned off, storm windows all ready to go, and the furnace checked.

October is a time of change, Though it is not the hurrying.

I, like most of you find that time goes by much too quickly. Like butter on a hot stove, it just disappears. And the older you get the faster it seems to go. Does it take longer to do things? I doubt it - or does it? Maybe this will answer the question ...

Sand is a symbol of time. You may have one of those egg timers; tum it and the sand begins to fall -a smooth, inevitable flow - so like the unremembered days of our lives. Days that speed into months, and months that melt into years - gone forever beyond recall. We thoughtlessly set the egg timer to run its course, but not so with the hourglass of our mortal life. Another hand, mightier than ours has set it draining away.

Again, sand reminds us of transformation. Sand brought to a melting point and fused with other mate­rials, becomes shining glass. It's a parable, pointing to the grace of God which transforms human life. Sand is also a symbol of the cleansing power of god. You've seen a littered beach? After the surging tide has come in and retreated, the beach is left unmarred.All traces of yesterday's scars are washed away- a miracle that is new every morning.

There is always a new day to start all over again, make the most of it.

A special thanks to John Kolbezen of California for all of his kinds words throughout the years and also for his contributions of poetry and items for my col­umn. He has always been very complimentary of my article and his encouragement is appreciated.

Until next time ... May God bless all of you always, and may the clouds never burst and the sun always find you.

Secretary for Slovan Lodge #3,

Z!Vtamie :Fugel

The hectic rush, to rearrange _ The world that is the change of Spring.

And simply sitting still may be As change as rushing on;

There is the same necessity For twilight as there is dawn.

For there is yet another kind Of change that is a change of mood And merely happens in the mind,

An altering attitude.

October is a peace pauset A taking count, but is no less

A change and altering because It is the time for quietness.

So~ne ndbr • • ou ...

You are your greatest investment. The more you store in that mind of yours,

the more you enrich your experience, the more people you meet, the more books you read, and the more places that you visit, the greater is that investment in all that you are. Everything that

you add to your peace of mind and to your outlook on life, is added that no one but

yourself can dissipate. ' How very, very true.

What did the Mother Ghost say to the baby ghost'!

"Don 't spook until your spooken to. "

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Discussing the environment with his friend, one man asked, "Which of our natural resources do you think will become exhausted first?"

"The taxpayer," answered the other.

Department Store automatic answering machine: "If you are calling to order or to send money, press 5. If you are calling to register a complaint, press 6459834822955392, and have a good day." You want to bet that the complaints are few and far between, and who could memo­rize these numbers. P.S. I'll bet that you have been frustrated many times with this method.

''I'm lonely," Adam told God in the garden of Eden, "I need to have someone around for com­pany."

"Okay," replied God. "I'm going to give you the perfect woman. Beautiful, intelligent - and she'll cook and clean and never say a cross word."

"Sounds good," Adam said, "But what's she going to cost?"

"An arm and a leg. " "That 's pretty steep," countered Adam. "What

can I get f or just a rib ?"

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Witches flying th rough the air, Spooky goblins scream,

Bats are swooping everywhere, For it is Halloween.

~P,ldt~rs crawling on their webs, Pumpkins on the ground , Ghosts are hunting h a rd

"That just about wraps things up."

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DearWSA: This is to acknowledge your March 18 letter

and to express my thanks and appreciation for the check and certificate in recognition of my 60 years membership in the WSA.

As the 60 years does not include my juvenile membership it is an indication that we are a WSA family. My uncle Frank Skrabec served as Supreme Secretary in the early 1920's and my father Joseph Skrabec Sr. served on the Board of Trustees and the Judiciary Board for some years later in addition to serving as a local offi­cer in Canon City Lodge #9 and Pueblo Slovan Lodge #3 . My wife's father, Matt Slanovich, also was a charter member and served as an officer of the Rockvail-Florence Lodge #12. Consequently both of our families were all WSA members as our children and grand chil­dren are now also members.

DearWSA:

60 yeal' member Joseph } . Skrabec atul his wife Hele11.

Concerning my interests and accomplishments, I have nothing of significance to comment on except that I am gratified to have been employed by the US Army and Dept. of Defense for 40 years which enabled us to raise our family of four children and help them through college, and since retiring, to travel some. We are not content in just staying at home and keeping busy with a few hobbies we have.

I wish to commend the WSA Officers and Staff for implementing this program in recog­nizing we elder members which is deeply appreciated.

Sincerely and fraternally, Joseph .). Skrabec

Since 1985, when Frances left Globeville, she has been in residence, first at The Cathedral Plaza, then The Gardens at St. Elizabeth and since July, 1997 and currently she resides at The Life Care Center in Westminster. There she is happy and holding her own. Her health is good by she contin­ues to become more frail. Frances is 94 years old.

~ Her family consists of 3 sons, 2 daughters-in-law and 14 grandchildren. In addition, she has 29 great-grandchildren with another expected this year. She also has 3 great-great-grandchildren. Her

!" life is filled with beautiful people. Frances is unable to attend the special awards presentation, but sends her very best wishes to all.

Sincerely, The Family of Frances Pavlakovlch

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Thank you on behalf of the American Cancer Society for your generous and thoughtful contribution of $500. We are indeed fortunate to count you among our friends who recognize the pressing need for continued financial support.

Your gift heightens our new discoveries in the research laboratory. It will also enable us to maintain a high level of service to cancer patients in Colorado and continue providing educational messages to friends and neighbors in your local community.

You may be interested to know that we have com­mitted over $5.2 million to Research here in Colorado. Our public education volunteers plan to reach over 1.5 million Coloradoans this year with programs about can­cer prevention and detection. Our service and rehabili­tation volunteers will help over 6,200 cancer patients cope with this disease here in Colorado.

We hope to continue to merit your support and encourage you to call us it you ever have a question or concern about cancer. Our phone numher is (719) 543-2824.

Sincerely. Vicki Dimond

Executive Director, Southern Colorado American Cancer Society

Saint Vincent de Paul said: "ingratitude is the crime of crimes."

As a follower of Vincent, I agree. I want to take this opportunity of thanking you for your thoughtfulness and generosity in bringing care packages for the poor and homeless. I am at a loss for words at the over­whelming kindness of people like yourselves .

Please know that you and your loved ones are incluclecl in my masses and prayers.

Sincerely yours, Reverend Henry W. Grodecki, C.M.

Pastor, Church of the Holy Ghost

Denver, Colorado

Thank you for your participation in our 15th annual Mudd Volleyball Tournament. Your team was present from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, August 1 to help raise money for the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. We commend your outstanding efforts to help save Colorado babies.

Once again thank you for your participation. Saving Babies Together.

Suzanne Fewer Special Events Coordinator

How lovely of WSA Fraternal Life Lodge #16 to send us a check elated May 21, 1993, to support our work and ministry here in Pueblo. This is the second check we have received from you, and we are deeply appreciative. I do apologize for the tardiness of this thank you note - I was out of the country for the entire month of June.

As you can see from the enclosed newsletter, we are undertaking work on two homes this summer. One is in the Hyde Park neighborhood at 2035 W. 12th Street and we are well along with its construction. We will start work on the "House that Congress Built," a two level straw bale house, sometime this month. The home on W. 12th St. will be owned by a two parent family with five children. A two parent family with four chil­dren will be the owners of the home on E. 13th Street. Anyone in your organization who is interested is cor­dially invited to visit either of the sites as work pro­gresses on the homes this summer.

So please be assured that your donation means a lot as we undertake the costs which are associated with building two houses (about $100,000.) Gifts of the kind you have given are the lifeblood of any Habitat Affiliate and we try never to take them for granted. As you know, our administrative costs are kept very low, so the lodge can be assured that its contribution will be used to purchase the construction materials we need to benefit another deserving, low income family here in Pueblo.

Gratefully, Shirley Skirvin,

Treasurer, Pueblo Habitat for Humanity

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Kristin lives in Cottage Grove, Minnesota and graduated from Park High School. She was active in math team, golf team, SADD, Student Council, Yearbook and a member of the National Honor Society for three years. Kristin will attend St. Olaf University in Minnesota.

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Eric is a resident of Golden, Colorado and attended Golden High School. He an outstanding member of the basketball,

tennis, baseball, and track teams. He is also an accomplished pianist Eric will attend Mesa State College this fall with a

basketball scholarship and will major in Business or Education.

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Jackie graduated from Standley Lake High School in Westminster, Colorado where she lives. She currently plans to attend the University Colorado in Boulder this fall where she will pursue her goal of becoming an orthodontist.

Janelle Fabian John Derganec Scholarship Award 1~::?'

Janelle lives in Woodstock, Illinois and graduated from Marian Central Catholic High School where she was part of the

Yearbook Committe, Computer Club, and participated in Project Hope. She has been a teacher at Vacation Bible School. She will enroll at the

International Academy of Merchandising and Design this fall.

Josh Molinaro ~· Martin Sever Scholarship Award

Nicole Cavarra Ann Marie Stanton

Mark Jurgovec Jason Weddingfeld

Barbara Novak

Josh is a resident of Arvada, Colorado where he graduated from Arvada High School. Josh plans to attend Adams State College in Alamosa this fall. While in high school he made second team all conference in football and was the captain of the baseball team. He is also involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Arthur Trojan Ill Joel E. Sechler

Jayna M. Horvat Aaron J. Lundblad Laurel A. Lundblad

Lynnsey Moore

Erik A. Cavarra Francine M. Silvoy Todd J. Bednash Jeanna Fabian

Mia M. Gonzalez

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my sleeping bag, and the dirty clothes strewn about haphazardly. The morning greeted me roughly with a nearly solid col­umn of cold air shot into my sleeping bag, robbing me of precious warmth. My eyes still locked shut with grogginess, I sucked my jeans and sweatshirt into the bag with * me to warm them up before I put them on, to ease the shock of cold clothing against my body. Somehow, it never quite works, and the clothes always jar me out of my

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By now, there was cheery sunlight pour­ing over my tent, filtering through the opening in my bag, and stirring sounds of a small fire of burning twigs someone else in my camp had lit. The rock that had been jabbing into my back all night urged me to get up.

I have been in the Scouting program since first grade. By my Sophomore year in High School, my scouting career reached its pinnacle when I earned the Eagle Scout Rank.

I love camping with my T.roop. I love performing community service with my Troop. Most of all, I love wearing the uni­form. I am always proud to wear the khaki uniform heavy with metals, badges, and devices that represented my blood, sweat,

~ and tears and years of service. · Boy Scouts is a fraternal order to me. I

share a bond with the men of my troop. It has been tempered with many fires, doused in cold rain, snowed on, thrown into the

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spilled on. I have watched these boys grow into the men they are today, and they have watched me. They were there when I fell twenty feet while rappelling, and I was there for them when they were sunburned so badly they couldn't walk, or were too sick to play the bugle and feebly attempted to do so from a sleeping bag, or were lost in the woods after following a sma11 ani­mal.

The boys and leaders of this program have influenced me greatly, and it has improved my life through many, many avenues. It was on a Scout field trip that I first went to a TV station, and discovered my interest for such work. It was on a Scout trip that I first went backpacking, and found my love of hiking and backpack­ing.

I stand on the seldom-traversed pinnacle of Eagle Scout, and look back over the trail I have crossed. In hindsight, I see how per­ilous it was sometimes. The path was wide, level, and easy at the head. As it continued, I see how the footpdnts of the crowd slow­ly taper down to a select few. Some wander off into other paths, some stop altogether, and many simply disappear. The trail dances, shifts, and gets lost sometimes, but there are the footprints of past travelers to guide me. Memories glow merrily in the dark, like Christmas lights. I lace up my well-traveled boots, and with a reminiscing smile on my face, shoulder my pack and continue on the uphill trail.

Phillip H. Savage Ill a former Sen1or at Gateway lligh School in Aurora, Color·ado

is now studying Advertising and Br·oadcas t:. Journalism ~·· R.icks College in Rexburg Idaho

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I wanted to write to you and thank you for the wonderful opportu­nity you provide for young people like me to continue their educa­tion. The scholarship of which I was a recipient of has helped me in my educational future by securing the financial aspect, so I could study more on receiving good grades and not about how I was going to pay for college.

I want to assure you that your hard-earned money is not going to waste. I am currently a Broadcasting major at Ricks college in Rexburg, Idaho. I received my grades as of lately, and I have a 3.79 GPA. I plan to continue to receive good grades in the following semesters.

I enjoyed the banquet thoroughly, and wanted to thank you for that also. My parents and I had an enjoyable evening all the way through, even despite the fire alarms. Enclosed, you will find the picture that you requested.

( 'olorado!Wvoming Eswy Sl"lwlarship recipient Phillip Savage l/1

Once again, thank you for the financial assistance, the banquet, and I hope you will be able to continue your contest in the future. Sincerely,

Phil Savage Ill

l.odge lf7 member.s r lt•ft to ri~ht) (;ina llalliii'Y. /Job /'oru·h, l.isa l'rll'iclz, Tom llaflisey, Becky llal/isi!V, Mandi flalli·.ey, l.ynn \lulinaro, and Gary Holinruo (litr ri •ht) congratllfate .Josh Jlolin(lro (.~ecoJ•dfi·om ril( 11l! upon

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Thank you so much for your continued support of my education. I am still attend­ing the University of Colorado at Boulder and I am working hard to get the best edu­cation that I can. Thank you again.

Sincerely, Laurel H. Lundblad

On behalf of receiving the scholarship award for the upcoming year, I am greatly appreciative for the generosity which you have bestowed upon me. I am also very thankful to the Lord for thi s award, and I pray that I will be able to uphold it's stan­dards.

Thank you and may God bless you, Erik Cavarra

Once again, thank you so much for the WSA Continuing Education Scholarship. I'll be a senior in the electrical engineer­ing program at CSU. Your continued support has made a real difference for me and my family.

Sincerely, Mark .Jurjovec

Thank you for continuing my WSA scholarship. It is very helpful to my family and I as the costs of a college eduction continues to rise. As a Music Therapy major I have a lot of extra expenses like music lessons, and numerous books, so the scholar­ship is very much appreciated. Once again, thank you for your continued support of my education.

Sincerely, Francine M. Silvoy

Thank you so much for the continuation of my scholarship into 1998-1999 school year. Without this financial assistance my education could not be possi­ble. I promise to bring respect to the WSA name, as I continue at the University of Colorado. I will "work as if I am giving it to the Lord, with all my heart."

Colossians 3:32 God bless you for your kindness .

Nicole Cavarra

Thank you so much for my continuing education scholarship. Your help has made a world of difference to me and my family. I am getting ready to begin my fourth year of pharmacy school, and I am well on my way to becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy. I could not have done it without you.

Gratefully yours, Barbara Novak

I am writing to say thank you for the scholarship check. I am beginning my Junior year at the University of Northern Colorado. The money is great­ly appreciated. Thanks again.

Sincerely, Aaron Lundblad

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gratitude and appreciation for the four-year scholar­ship I have received. The scholarship had a significant impact on my decision to transfer from the University of Colorado-Boulder to the University of San Diego.

I am a senior this next year at the University of San Diego. I have chosen to double major in Business Marketing and Finance as well as Psychology. I have also decided to minor in Leadership and Biology. I truly see the value this degree will give me in my future endeavors.

Thank you for your generosity over the last four years. I am glad that others have also had and will continue to have, due to WSA scholarships, the much needed opportunity for higher education.

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Sincerely, Arthur R. Trojan Ill

Thank you once again for selecting me for the John Predovich Scholarship Award from WSA and your invitation to attend the Scholarship Award Banquet. I am sorry I was not able to attend but look forward to visiting your home office and the Denver area some­day. The framed certificate commemorating my award is greatly appreciated. The scholarship will go a long way in paying my college tuition. I am very proud of my Slovenian heritage. It was not an easy life for my relatives when they carne over from the old Austrian­Hungarian Empire. They had to endure many hard­ships, both at work and in their daily life. I am also appreciative that my grandmother (now deceased), Margaret Kerntz who was from Ely, MN signed me up for the Western Slavonic Association. I will be attending St. Olaf college in Northfield, MN this fall while majoring in Economics and International Banking. Again, thank you for your generosity.

Sincerely yours, Kristin Germscheid

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DearWSA: What an honor it was to receive the John Pekek

Scholarship Award! I cannot thank you enough for your support and assistance. The money will certainly help with my upcoming college expenses.

I really enjoyed the banquet and meeting others asso­ciated with WSA. The video of the history of WSA was especially interesting.

Thank you again for your confidence in me and investing in my future.

DearWSA:

Sincerely yours, Eric Horvat

Thank you, again, for your continued support of me and my education. The scholarship funds over the past three years have been more helpful than you know!

The award has been especially meaningful due to my heritage and the background of WSA. I extend my appreciation to all the members who make this program possible.

DearWSA:

Sincerely, Jayna Horvat

Due to your generous contribution Josh Molinaro will receive financial assistance in reaching his academic goals.

As government funding for higher education contin­ues to decrease, the importance of private scholarship donors cannot be underestimated. In providing this scholarship you have made a decision that will impact his life for many years to come.

Thank you for your support and dedication to educa­tion.

Sincerely, Shelley L. Andrews

Director of External Affairs Adams State College

a Tour· St. Martin's Lodge #1 sponsored a bus tour to historic

Leadville, Colorado Saturday, August 29th.

Lodge#1 President Tony Mehelich, a Leadville native, served as tour guide and narrator. His witty comments and extensive knowledge of Leadville history made the bus ride fly by!

Did everyone have a good time? Lodge #41 members Rose Merschon, Frank Zupancic and Jim Tekavec debark the bus after a great time in Cripple Creek.

Joe and Helen Scrabec on the steps of the church with Tony

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Lodge #41 members and guests enjoy a day of fun at

Cripple Creek. Georgia Tokar, Cheryl Santangelo, Rose

Merschon and Marge Petrillo sign up for door prizes.

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Lodge #-11 members (left to right) Jenny Musk, Frank Musk, Joe relnick., Jim Tekm·ac, Carolyn Larkin, Cheryl Santa11gelo, Ann Zupancic, Charles Zupancic, Sue Vuksinick, Rose Merschon, Mitzi 'itacldwwe, Fred Bosick, E~ther Bosick, Frank Zupancic and Mary Hcflelich receive a feeling of accomplishment while creating the care bag~ for the Holy Ghost Church.

Rocco and Cheryl Santangelo of Lodge #41 present complete bags to Holy Ghost Church representative Adam.

The 15th Annual Mudd Volleyball Tournament was August 1. Our team "WSA" played hard and had lots of fun getting dirty for healthier babies. A special thanks to Lodge #1 for a $100 court sponsorship. Although our team did not place in the tournament, we intend on a "rematch" for next year so we can get down and dirty!

Oh, no! I broke a fingernail! Lodge #7 members Gina and Becky Hallisey have some mother/daugh­ter fun while helping Colorado Babies

are Fifteen WSA Lodge #41 members assisted the Holy Ghost Church by preparing care bags for the homeless and needy. In the spirit of fraternalism the lodge members received a feeling of accomplishment when presenting the bags.

TEMrl WSA! (back row) Chris, Cathy, Carla, Andrew, Gina,

Becky, Kevin and Robert. (front row) Amy, Mimly,April, Lisa, l\1/e/anie,

Nick and Paul, participate i11 the Mar-t·h of Dimes Annual

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Reprint of an article by Dave Socier in the Jul 16, 1998 Pueplo Chieftain

The Jim Kasic Mu/1(1/ ia/ Junior Tennis Tournament is in jill/ b/oo111 at City Park today.

Championship matches are set for Friday moming. The tourney is named out of respect for Jim Kasic, a local tennis player ~vho died July 5, 19X6, at the a~::e of 42. Jim Kasic, his 11'(f'c Gail, along with sons Mike, Jim, Brian and John, have heen a staple on the Pueblo

tennis scene for the past 25 years. Jim Kasic, the dad, was an athlete at Pueblo

South High School and his love for tennis led his entire family to play the game. Gail has been a recreational player for years. The four Kasic boys all played No. 1 singles for Central High School. In that regard, and out of respect for a former friend, the Serve & Volley Department dedicate this week's column.

The roar said it all. As Pueblo Central's Brian Kasic and Regis'

Mike Kennedy approached the net to shake hands, the ground shook as well.

A gallery of more than 700 surrounding Court 17 at Pueblo's City Park applauded and stomped and screamed their approval. Kasic, a 5-foot-9, 162-pound senior Wildcat, outlasted the big Red Raiders 3-6, 7 -6(8-6), 6-4 in a clas­sic match to claim the Class 1A/5A No. 1 sin­gles championship of the 1991 Colorado state high school tennis tournament.

"All the people, the fan support, the noise. That's what I remember most about that (cham­pionship match," said Brian in a phone inter­view from his Denver apartment.

"There were the regular tennis people thete, but at the same time, there were (Central) 'Stu­dents there who probably had never watched a tennis match in their life.

at Central. He made the most of a serve and volley game and used his smarts to get past players with better tennis ability.

Kennedy, a tall, well built baseliner, played power tennis to the hilt.

"Brian makes me work for every point," he told this reporter in an interview prior to the match. "Brian can come to net, but when he stays back he's so quick he gets to everything. My return of serve is my best shot. It'll be serve and volley against a baseliner tomorrow."

Kennedy servetfleft-handed and played the rest of the point right-handed.

As Kasic noted, "He won all the big points in the first set," a 6-3 triumph. Kennedy continued to pound winners past the net rushing Kasic well into the second set, leading 4-1 and 5-3.

Then things got gooey. Kennedy served for the match~ Sorry, no sale. Kasic broke his serve at 30-40 knocking off a

forehand volley winner. Kasic en held his own service and the set eventually went to a tie­breaker.

ennedy rallied from down 2-5 in the 'bre er to "mfltch point" at 6-5. Kasic knocked

off a winning forehand to pull even, Kennedy missed a -t:egular old fo ehand and then a fore­hand passing shot a Klsi<1 won the second set 8-6 in the tiebreaker. .

By now the crowd was re8lly into it, standing 20 deep all aroun ~e court. Any car in the adjacent parking 1 tltad people ~rched all over .jt or a view of the t:llihi set. Fan were standing

the opposite court, in-the t>ranches of ever­~n trees, on picnic tables.

ennedy recovered nicely from losing that match point and, as the gallery held its breath, the two held serve to 4-4.

In game 9 Kasic broke Kennedy with a drop shot winner at 30-40. The final game, served by Kasic, was played to five deuces.

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Kasic lost three match points at deuce before putting away Kennedy with a backhand volley winner.

Then it was The Roar. The celebration took on a life of its own. Well wish­

ers, teammates, family anyone who ever attended Central wanted to shake Brian's hand, pat him on the back, yada, yada, yada.

This Wildcat gala kept feeding on itself until tourna­ment director Sharon Wilch had had enough. She grabbed the microphone and called for Kasic to please come over and report his score so they could get on with the closing ceremony.

Brian Kasic moved on to the University of Colorado where he walked on and made the tennis team his freshman year, but he did not letter. He did letter hi s sophomore and junior seasons.

"College made my tennis game better," Kasic claims. "I had to take it up a couple of levels. I learned to play the baseline game where before I was always serve and volley. In college the players were more powerful, could pass me when I came to net."

He did not play his senior year at CU. Instead, Kasic was on an ocean liner, enrolled in a "Semester at Sea."

. In that program he took his classes aboard ship sail­mg from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Japan, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India, Egypt, Israel, Russia, France, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy and Morocco.

He liked that so much he did a summer "Semester at Sea," embarking from the port at Ensanada, Mexico, with ports of call in Tahiti, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Western Samoa and Hawaii.

"Then I had to get back to the real world," he reports. After getting his bachelors degree in account­ing, Kasic took employment with the Arthur Andersen Accounting firm in Denver. There he works with a team whose audits have included the Colorado Rockies and the United States Olympic Committee.

"I still play tennis at least once a week with my brother John," states our bean counter. "I do want to come down and play in The Paper Cup some year. There's no place like Pueblo."

And in the fall of 1991 it was Brian Kasic who gave the home town gallery what it wanted" The first boys state tennis championship at No. 1 singles since Central's Jerry Starika did it on May 12, 1951.

Brian gave them drama and victory: and they gave out with that memorable roar. "

Adding to that, you just know Dad was watching.

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ur Board Aeets Summary of

The Meeting of the 6oard .July 11, 1998

Chairman John Kogovsek welcomed the Board members, and guests Board Legal Advisor Dan Kogovsek, Honorary Director Leonard Tezak, and Honorary Director Lewis Fabian. Director Moore was not present.

Chairman Kogovsek opened the meeting by recognizing the 90 year anniversary of WSA. He thanked all of the Directors for the work they had done on their respective committees over the first half of 1998. He also thanked the Home Office staff for their work during the recent regularly scheduled examination by the Colorado Division of Insurance.

Chief Financial Officer Oury reported to the Board with regard to the 1998 second quarter's statement. He also discussed the statement and WSA's performance for the first half of 1998.

Chief Executive Officer Fuss discussed the recent financial examination by the Colorado Division of Insurance. He noted that this was a regularly scheduled audit and that a fmal report had not yet been issued. He discussed WSA:.s goals with relation to investments and fraternal«nefits. The board discussed the draft copy of the fmancial examination by the Colorado Division of Insurance .

• The Audit Committee reported that, upon review of the audit report as presented to WSA by

Dollinger, Smith and Co., WSA is a sound organization with no material discrepancies to be reported.

The Board reviewed and approved the actions of the Finance Committee over the months since the prior Board meeting.

The Board approved a motion to continue, through 1998, fraternal benefit/refund payments of an extra 50%, in addition to the original face amount oh WSA issued insurance contracts which were cre­ated based on pre-1980 CSO mortality tables that have been in force a minimum of ten( 1 0) years at the time of death. However, in order to preserve our ability to continue with the practice of extraordi­nary death be1;1efits to members, death benefit interest based upon the contract amount, per C.R.S. Section 10-7-112(1), will be included within the extra 50% death benefit and will not be accounted for separately unless the interest owed ~xceeds the extraordinary benefit amount.

The Scholarship Committee report was presented by DiJ'ecto Roger Lewis, Chairman of that Committee. He reviewed the Scholarship awards and noted that WSA had awarded over $48,000.00 in new and continuing education scholarships.

The Board reviewed correspondence from Trail Blazers Lodge #41 with regard to their representa­tion in the Board of Directors.

Finally, Honorary Director Fabian and Honorary Director Tezak thanked the Board for inviting them to attend the meeting and noted they were pleased with the performance of WSA and its Board.

~ No further business, the meeting was adjourned. Copies of the minutes BJe available upon request from the Home Office

Quarter Ending dun.e 30, 1 99 I.IABiunEs

BONDS

STOCKS

MORTGAGE LOANS

REAL ESTATE

CERTIFICATE LOANS

CASH

OTHER INVESTED ASSETS

EQUIPMENT

, DEFERRED PREMIUMS

INVESTMENT INCOME DUE

$3,623,330 66,149

15,219,191 4,983,466

249,805 2,249,141 1,716,377

39,790 923

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CERTIFICATE RESERVES $17,758,879 AMOUNTS LEFT ON DEPOSIT 1,647,066 CLAIM RESERVES 35,000 REFUNDS ON DEPOSITS 153,818 12 MONTH REFUNDS ESTIMATED .

293,000 ADVANCE PREMIUMS 44,420 INTEREST MAINT. RESERVES 16,495 GENERAL EXPENSES PAYABLE 354,226 TAXES, FEES, LICENSES PAYABLE 61,837 TRUSTEE WITHHOLDINGS 262,631 BORROWED MONEY 0

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Lodge ChristntaS P 1998 WSA A\ulti·Lodge

A bus will leave the Home Office at 5:00PM and

head to the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs ...

While there, attendees will be treated to dinner

and a Christmas program ...

Call 1-800-451-7528 or (303)

451-1494 for Reservations

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L I~ I· n 1'. 6 -Fiags Great America, Chicago. Ill.

( t , I· $15 Members over 18, $5 Members under 18. $35.50 Non-Members

INCLUDES ADMISSION AND A MEAL! 'A )N EADL l~: October 20th

RSVP: H ome Office 1-800-451-7528

Great Age Specific Giftsl • Santa Claus • NEW and Surprising

Entertainmentl Parents: In order to make sure your child receives the most appropriate gift, please fill out and return the following by November 30: Child's N arne Age Gender

Also, please include names of adults who will accompany children:

RESERVATION DEADLINE: November 30TH

Forward Your Reservation By: Phone: 303-451-1494 or (800) 451-7528

Fax: 303-451-5112 Mail: 9025 Grant Street #201,

Thornton, CO 80229

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Junior Members to" ake A Difference" 8th Annual "Make A Difference Day"

We invite you to come and participate in this nationwide event!

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 24TH WHERE: Home Office

COST: FREE

We will be assembling "goodie bags" for distribution

to approximately 200 individuals on a local

Meals on

Wheels route.

The more hands the better. Call and let us know if you plan to attend or if you would like to help

purchase items for the bags (funds to be provided by WSA).

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 21st ~.....--WHE E: Home Office

COST: FREE Join us in planning the WSA Tomorrow

Christmas Party!!! Bring your ideas!!!

Let's plan a fun event for all!!!

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Denver Lodge #7 will meet at the Home Office Pueblo Lodges #3 & #16 will hold a joint meeting at the S.R.D.A. Loveland Lodges #17 & #72 will hold a joint meeting* Denver Lodge #1 will hold~. meeting at Gala Gardens restaurant Denver Lodge #41 will hold a meeting at the Home Office Minnesota Lodge #67 will meet* Chicago Lodge #33 will meet* Denver Lodge #6 will meet* FRIGHT FEST®, 6 Flags Great America, Chicago, Dl. - Lodge #33

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Denver Lodge #7 will meet at the Home Office Pueblo Lodges #3 & #16 will hold a joint meeting at the S.R.D.A. Loveland Lodges #17 & #72 will hold a joint meeting* Denver Lodges #1 & #41 will hold a joint meeting at the Home Office Minnesota Lodge #67 will meet* Chicago Lodge #33 will meet* Denver Lodge #6 will meet*

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Tomorrow Members Christmas Party Planning Meeting** Thanksgiving Day - Home Office Closed Thanksgiving Holiday - Home Office Closed

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Denver Lodge #7 will meet at the Home Office Pueblo Lodges #3 & #16 will hold a joint meeting at the S.R.D.A. Loveland Lodges #17 & #72 will hold a joint meeting* Denver Lodges #1 & #41 will hold a joint meeting at the Home Office Denver Lodge #6 will meet* WSA Multi-Lodge CHRISTMAS PARTY! Tomorrow Members CHRISTMAS PARTY!** Minnesota Lodge #67 will meet* Chicago Lodge #33 will meet* Christmas Day - Home Office Closed

New Year's Day - Home Office Closed Denver Lodge #7 will meet at the Home Office Pueblo Lodges #3 & #16 will hold a joint meeting at the S.R.D.A. Loveland Lodges #17 & #72 will hold a joint meeting* Denver Lodges #I & #41 will hold a joint meeting at the Home Office Tomorrow Members Election of Officers** Minnesota Lodge #67 will meet* Chicago Lodge #33 will meet* Denver Lodge #6 will meet*

*These meetings are tentative. Please call the Home Oflice for correct place and time. •• More details to follow, watda die 111111 for your Jr. Flyer

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