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Above: Herbie and his son,
Herbie Jr.; Herbie and his family
are featured below.
Nest 88 Member Inducted
into THE CONNECTICUT
SOccer Hall of Fame
It’s a wonderful thing to be passionate about something
in one’s life. It’s what makes a person complete. It provides
a constant goal, the drive to go forward even when
one is overwhelmed with everyday life and work.
Soccer has been that passion in the life of Herbert Holter,
more commonly known as Herbie. Holter is a long-standing
Nest 88 member, having joined several decades ago
with his stepfather, Felix Sumislawski. On January 30,
2010, supported by over 50 family members and friends,
Holter was inducted into the Connecticut Soccer Hall of
Fame, one of seven inductees honored at the Farmington
Marriott with a special dinner and ceremony for having
made a significant mark on the Connecticut soccer landscape.
Among those present with his wife and immediate
family to honor Holter was his brother who travelled from
Ohio, a nephew from Texas, a granddaughter from Washington,
D.C., as well as many friends from his past that
came to help highlight his life’s soccer experience.
Soccer has been a constant in Holter’s life. He has
been a part of various CT soccer teams since 1957 when,
at the age of 16, he arrived in New Britain from Germany.
Co-founder and player/manager of the New Britain Stars
Soccer Club for 37 years, (this being a first of its kind
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ATTENTION:
ALL FALCONS
The 2nd annual Grand Celebration to
honor Our Lady of Czestochowa,
Patroness of all Polonia is scheduled
for Thursday, August 26th at St. Paul
Cathedral, Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. with
the Most Rev. David Zubik Presiding.
Let’s fill the pews and pay tribute to
Our Lady with a special Falcon ethnic
pride. Our PFA is co-sponsor of this
attracting event.
Rev. Cannon Joseph Sredzinski
National Chaplain
District V Donates to
the American Cancer Society
By: Druhna Diane L. Mechlinski, Nest 88 Correspondent
John Kovarik (sitting), Phil Zambrello, Jr. (standing behind John) and
Heather L. Stocking at the podium.
Third Picture: (from left to right) Presentation of the check and there
are 4 people in this photo. They are, from left - Heather L. Stocking,
Linda Berrie, Phil Zambrello, Jr., and Phil Zambrello, Sr.
The District V Plenary meeting took place in Middletown, CT on January 30, 2010. Between
the time of its prior Plenary meeting which took place on August 30, 2009, and this
one of January 30th, District V has been both very busy and most generous in working toward
collecting monies with their recipient goal being the American Cancer Society.
Beginning back at August’s District V Plenary meeting held in Ansonia, Connecticut, Druh
Phil Zambrello, Jr. (Nest 519) then announced his and Druh Jerry Kennedy’s (Nest 519)
planned endeavor to hold a fundraiser in late October to benefit the cancer. Plans also included
the collection of funds during this period within individual Nests as well, in addition to
the fundraiser. All efforts in this widespread endeavor proved to be very successful. As a result,
a check in the amount of $10,285.50 was presented to Heather L. Stocking, Community
Executive for Development with the New England Division of the American Cancer Society,
from District V. “In the beginning of all this, I had asked everyone to help us out but the results
far exceeded our expectations,” Druh Zambrello Jr. said as he presented the check at
January 30th’s Plenary meeting to Ms. Stocking.
“I couldn’t imagine what an amazing partnership this would become,” Stocking said, as
she thanked Druh Zambrello as well as all present District representatives, accepting District
V’s donation check and explaining the many useful ways the donated monies would be put
to. “Ninety cents of every dollar goes back to fighting this disease,” Stocking explained. “This
is a higher amount than any other non-profit.”
The American Cancer Society, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut works with dedication to
try preventing and eliminating cancer as the major health problem that it is, in saving lives,
and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
“We provide many free cancer services to patients and their families,” Stocking continued
to explain as she addressed her words of thanks to the gathered District V members.
Many District V Nests and individuals were recognized during this presentation for their
work in this venture. Monetary donations were sent in from Nests 307, 485, 519, 36, 88, 580,
68, 811 and 208. Some members took this undertaking into their workplaces, such as
Druhna Linda Berrie of Nest 519 who collected monies at her place of work. Druhna Ilene
Kennedy raised $1,100 on her own through funds collected in the school district she teaches
at from children in grades K-12 who have been touched by cancer.
The donated check of $10,285.50 to the American Cancer Society stands representative
of the generosity and human empathy behind Polish Falcons District V members.
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