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Hvezdnaty Prapor No. 95, Timken, KS
Novia Mays, Correspondent
Our activity committee gave a report on activities and
meetings held during the year at our November 10 meeting.
We had meetings on January 14, February 11, March 17,
April 14, May 12, June 9, October 13, and November 10.
Members started our year off with a Building-our-Lodge
activity. Members all drew a name of a member not present
and were asked to contact them in some manner and visit
with them about the lodge’s activities.
At our March 17 meeting, we filled plastic eggs for the
Bison Community Egg Hunt held on April 1. Following
our meeting, members decorated a truck for the St. Patrick’s
Day Parade in Rush Center and participated in the parade
by throwing out candy to the spectators. On March 24,
fourteen of our members helped out at the annual Timken
Bohemian National Cemetery workday. We provided chips
for the event.
During our April 7 meeting, our members decided to “Join
Hands” with the Lone Star Rangers 4-H Club of Bison. We
helped the 4-H members decorate and fill May baskets, which
were delivered by the 4-H kids on May 1 to Senior citizens
in the Bison and Timken area.
75-year member, William Vsetecka,
being presented his pin by President
Taberie Hartshorn.
Otis Christmas Light parade
participants getting ready to throw
candy.
Our May 12 meeting was used to discuss our Memorial
Day weekend event. For the Memorial weekend, members
handed out drinks at the Timken National Bohemian
Cemetery on May 26 and May 28. A report was also given by
our delegates who attended the KS State Meeting.
Our members at the June 9 meeting worked on the schedule
for our bike giveaway, which was held at the Rush County
Fair on August 2-4. Our winner was Allie Pakkebier. We
also gave out $10 to the second place winner.
Members baked cakes and many other members helped
out at the Timken Picnic in the Park Fundraiser for the Fire
Department held on August 11.
The members decided at our October 13 meeting to hand
out candy and pop to Bison trick-or-treaters on October 31.
Aluminum cans for recycling, Box Tops for Education,
and Campbell’s soup labels were turned in. Our collecting
of cans, box tops, and labels are done all through the year.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of our
secretary, Viola Roland.
On November 10, our lodge decided to make a monetary
donation to the Timken Fire Department and the Timken
National Bohemian Cemetery. Members also decided to
participate in the Otis Christmas Light parade on December
2. At the parade, members lit up candy canes on a “Candy
FRATERNAL FOCUS
Cab” and threw out candy to the parade spectators.
For the Bison Community Christmas party held on
December 8, members baked cookies. We also placed ribbons
on the Timken Bohemian Cemetery gates on December 10
for the Christmas season.
Trocnov No. 121, Caldwell, KS
Vlasta Albert, Correspondent
Correction from the November issue. We sold 240 dozen
kolaches.
Members met for a covered dish meal at the Nostalgia
Nook with members and guest enjoying the evening in a
Halloween decorated room on October 21. The meeting was
called to order by President Vlasta. A moment of silence was
held for members Grace Hula and Carolyn Henderson.
Helen Jenista
recieved an Honorary
Membership certificate.
Watermelon Feed at
Selmat farm.
Our meeting
was adjourned and
we enjoyed treats
because we were
not going to do
tricks.
A delicious Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed on November
3 by members and guests at a fall decorated table. The lodge
furnished the turkey and trimmings with everyone bringing
delicious covered dishes.
The meeting was called to order by President Vlasta.
Volunteer hours were figured up, and our Christmas dinner
was discussed.
Bingo was enjoyed and we visited. We presented Otto Hula
with his Honorary Membership plaque.
A Christmas celebration was enjoyed by members on
December 1. We furnished ham sandwiches with trimmings,
plus a covered dish added to the feast.
The meeting was called to order in regular session and the
election of officers was held with everyone retaining their
positions.
The meeting was adjourned to celebrate Christmas with
Christmas carols, a gift exchange, and Christmas candy.
We sent five gallons of can tabs to the Ronald McDonald
House.
Our next meetings will be at 2 p.m. on January 20 and
February 17 for our Valentines party both at Nostalgia Nook.
Moravan No. 128, Rossville, KS
Marjorie Hromada, Correspondent
On October 17, our meeting was called to order by
President William Olejnik at the hall. Bradley Evans’
September newsletter was shared with members.
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