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2017 Issue 111
Sokol Detroit News
Since 1875
A Non-Profit Organization
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Sokol Detroit Unit Property Committee Meeting Highlights
January 11, 2017
Attending: Meg Novacek, Alex Novacek, Chris Cortis, Johanna Seidel, Diane Hurych,
Jonathan Conrad, Derrick Fair, Eric Singley
Excused: Milo Eisenstein, Jim Michalek, Lindsay Cortis, David Bares, Bruno Jandasek
Meeting called to order at 7:15 p.m. New Board member Eric Singley welcomed to the
UPC. December meeting minutes approved as distributed. After review by Diane Hurych,
Treasurer’s report approved as read.
UPC Elections:
Motion made by Chris Cortis to continue the UPC officer slate as is for the 2017 term
was seconded by Singley and approved by all. 2017 UPC officers are: Alex
Novacek/Chairman, Jonathan Conrad/Vice-Chairman, Diane Hurych/Treasurer,
Johanna Seidel/Secretary.
Correspondence:
Lawn service at the Center will now be handled by Mike Podilak as his partner Terry
Montgomery is retiring.
Center Report:
Gym floor will be refinished in 2017. An in-depth spring clean-up will be scheduled that
involves membership volunteers. Eric Singley stated he would like to reinstate social
evenings at the Center.
Camp Report:
Lot lease and dock bills were mailed in early January. Alex stated that a couple of big
branches are down at the Camp which resulted in damage to the lights over the
bowling alley.
New Business:
Alex distributed the revised Camp use contract for special events. Lessees will be
charged for the buildings they use and the expectation is to leave the building in
the condition as it was found. The deposit clause has also been removed. A
“Note” portion will be added to the contract informing lessees that additional un-
scheduled buildings used in the event of rain will be in an “as is” condition.
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. The next scheduled UPC meeting is Wednesday, February
15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hall.
Submitted by,
Johanna Seidel/Secretary
Monthly Unit Meetings: First Tuesday of the month, 7:00
@ Sokol Cultural Center
March 7 Unit Meeting
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GYMNASTICS
Bring your kids, neighbors, grandkids, & check out
SOKOL gym today!
Open Gym - Friday Nights 7 to 9 p.m.
Must have parent forms on file at the gym. Download
them and bring them with you or parents can fill them
out at the gym (forms are on the Gymnastics page)
GYMNASTICS CAMP
9am to 5pm - Parent Forms must be on file.
Cost is $35 per day or $150 per week (5 days).
April 3 - 7, 2017.
We are hiring Preschool, Gymnastics & Tumbling
Coaches! Please send your resume to
[email protected] or bring it into the
gym.
Sokol Detroit Unit Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2017
First Vice President, Sr. Carol Brandon, called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Thirteen
members were in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was reported that former Sokol Detroit member, Gino Abaldo, passed away in Venice,
Florida, on January 10, 2017.
Correspondence: Newsletters were received from Sokol Greater Cleveland, Sokol St.
Louis, and the Czech Catholic Union.
Srs. Ann Marie Hurych and Kirsten Conely were excused. Sr. Conely submitted a list to Sr.
Brandon of members who, as of this date, have not submitted their 2017 dues. Sr.
Brandon read the list to the members present.
BOI: Sr. Lynn Conrad reported. This semester’s gymnastic classes are full, and there is
insufficient staff to open up new classes. The club is currently seeking additional coaches
and will train, if necessary. The camps held for the weeks between Christmas and New
Year’s Day and after New Year’s Day were extremely successful. A camp is scheduled
for the mid-winter break in February and the spring break in mid-April. Northeastern Dis-
trict competitions will be held in Cleveland on May 13. Approximately 12-16 of Sokol
Detroit girls will attend. There was discussion on hotel arrangements for the Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, National Slet, June 22-25, 2017. The Summer Sokol Detroit Gymnastical is
tentatively scheduled for Sokol Camp on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
UPC: Br. Alex Novacek is excused. Br. Ronald Balint asked for clarification on cottage
owner dock ownership. Br. Eric Singley, UPC board member, was able to answer many
of Br. Balint’s questions and suggested that he contact Br. Novacek to share the dock
space list. Br. Novacek will be present for the March 7, 2017, unit meeting, and the
Budget Forecast for future projects will be reviewed.
Scholarship: Br. Bruce Singley is asking that members submit their scholarship
applications in May. There were four donations to the Scholarship Fund in January in
honor of Br. Frank Turchan, Sr.
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Czech Language School: Br. Petr Peska has been experiencing some health problems
but is continuing the Czech School this year. Five students are dedicated students, and
two other students attend occasionally. A new student, who contacted Sokol Detroit on
language classes and for possible membership, will soon join the class. Sr. Rose Wiggle
will be giving Sr. Melanie Mily, 2017 Membership/Interviewing Director, the name and
contact information of this interested, prospective member.
Sokol Cedar Rapids Slet: Sr. Brandon, at the request of Sr. Renata Greene, asked the
membership present if Sokol Detroit should place an advertisement in the Slet’s souvenir
booklet – this year’s slogan is “The Tradition Continues.” A motion was made by Sr. Cheryl
Singley and seconded by Sr. Diana Balint to place a full-page advertisement, with
photograph, in the booklet. The motion passed.
Annual reports are due and should be submitted to Sr. Wiggle as soon as possible.
The September 2016 and January 2017 minutes were approved as submitted.
As there were no comments for the good of the order, the meeting was adjourned at
7:44PM. The next meeting will be held at 7:00PM on March 7, 2017, at Sokol Center.
Respectfully submitted,
Rose Wiggle,
Co-Recording Secretary
From Marsha and Larry Swinkey: There is a neat shop in Ann
Arbor that has a number of Czech items. They is an antique shop
but they have a lot of Czech pottery and glass and currency. Very
clean shop and personable owner. Visa -cash -check- no 1st born!
"Czech Collections"
@ Antelope Antiques & Coin -
255 E Liberty Ste 215
734-663-2828
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Sokol Detroit Donations
Name:________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________
City:___________________ State:____________ Zip:________________
Email Address (receipt will be sent electronically):
____________________________________________________________________
In “Memory” or “Honor” of:__________________________________________
Donation Amount $____________________________________________
Please mail to:
Scholarship Fund Donations:
Bruce Singley
150 S. Silvery Lane
Dearborn, MI 48124
Endowment Fund Donations:
Gorton Greene
7325 Cold Spring Ln.
W. Bloomfield, MI 48322
Building Fund and Camp Donations:
Ann Marie Hurych
13433 Mulberry Trail
Taylor, MI 48180
SOKOL - Detroit Unit
Sokol Cultural Center
23600 W. Warren Ave.
Dearborn Hts. MI 48127
Sokol Camp
11641 Sokol Camp Rd.
South Lyon, MI 48178
Submit information for publication
by the 15th of each month to:
Newsletter Editor: Heidi Turchan
Join Petr Peska on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. at the
Sokol Cultural Center Club Room!
Email Petr if you have questions:
Address or email changes?
Please notify Kirsten Conely
by phone @ 734-459-3321or
by email @ [email protected]
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Visit us @ SokolDetroit.com
Find us on Facebook @ Sokol Detroit & Sokol Camp
It’s time to submit college
scholarship applications!
Please contact Bruce Singley
for an application at
Applications are due by mid
May 2017.
President: Renata Greene 248.563.3152
1st Vice President: Carol Brandon
2nd Vice President: Eric Singley
Recording Secretary: Bev St. Thomas (Summer) Rose Wiggle (Winter)
Treasurer: Ann Marie Hurych 734.287.9342
Financial Secretary: Kirsten Conely 734.459.3321
Interviewing Committee: Melanie Mily, Rose Wiggle 313.278.3417
Librarian: Diane Balint 313.582.2865
Czech School: Petr Peska 313.295.4328
Donations: Carrie Tuskey 248.893.7295
Sunshine Contact: Helen Turchan 313.565.4816
Auditing: Bill O’Reilly
BOI: Lynn Conrad, Martin Eisenstein
Budget and Finance: Bill O’Reilly, Eric Singley, Victor Hurych
Festival Chairperson Jim Mack 586.924.9233
Bylaws: Maryann Fiordelis
Educational: Susan Bares
Endowment Fund: Gorton Green
Membership Interviews: Rose Wiggle
Property Committee: Alex Novacek
Public Relations: Marsha & Larry Swinkey
Scholarship: Bruce Singley & Deb Scott
Cottage Owners: Mike Schlott
Non-Member Newsletter Subs: Carilyn Wolski 313.277.8586
1344 Nightingale, Dearborn, MI 48128
Gymnastics Coach: Sharon 313.585.8671
“ The Mission of the American Sokol is to provide
fitness and community for individuals and families
through physical, educational, cultural and
social programs.”
-A non-profit Organization
Sokol Detroit
23600 W. Warren
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127