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N A T I O N A L N E W S
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Where “Family Matters”
JANUARY 2014 | NUMBER 3465 | VOLUME 106
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National Slovak Society News
N A T I O N A L N E W S
Inside this Issue...
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Periodical Postage Paid at McMurray, Pennsylvania and Additional Mailing Offices
Assembly Activities
Owned and Published by the Activities at a Glance ............................ 3
NATIONAL SLOVAK SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA From the Executive Officers
Organized February 16, 1890
351 Valley Brook Road, McMurray, PA 15317-3337 President’s Column................................. 5
USPS 0371-140 - ISSN: 0027-7940 Vice-President’s Column ........................ 6
Phone: (724) 731- 0094 -- E-Mail: info@nsslife.org Secretary/Treasurer ................................ 7
NSS Web Site: www.nsslife.org
Fax No: 724-731-0145
Founder and Honorary President, Peter V. Rovnianek NSS Financial Matters
EDITOR
LORI CROWLEY 3rd Quarter Financial Report .................. 8
Published Monthly Annuity Interest Rates ............................ 10
Send articles for publication to:
Lori Crowley NSS Sales Department
351 Valley Brook Road
McMurray, PA 15317-3337 National Sales Director............................ 11
Unsolicited manuscripts are not returned unless accompanied
with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Deadline: 5th of preceding month. NSS Activities
“POSTMASTER” SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO:
NATIONAL SLOVAK SOCIETY Fraternal Activities Coordinator Column.. 9
351 VALLEY BROOK ROAD, MCMURRAY, PA 15317-3337 Assembly Photos ...................................... 16
NSS NATIONAL OFFICERS
David G. Blazek, FIC, National President & Elder
Dean Burns, FIC, Vice-President Assembly News
Linda Strom, Secretary/Treasurer
PVR Donations ....................................... 4
Departed Members ................................ 16
NSS NATIONAL DIRECTORS NSS HONORARY OFFICERS Meeting Notices .................................. 12-13
Anthony Beno Sophia Hudak, Tribunal Member
Keith S. Godor
Mary Jo Holker
Edward Havir, Director Na;rodne; Noviny
Edward Koches, Director
Robert Katricak Paul J. Godor, Director
William B. Knoll Joseph Tomaskovic, Jr., Director Modlitba na zac'iatku Nove;ho roku. 17
Susan Ondrejco Rok Sedembolestnej Panny ;Marie..... 17
Joseph Stefka, Jr. Na sanici . ............................................ 17
Drew Wesnak Ohla;sk' a c'kenstvu................................. 17
FSWFE HONORARY OFFICERS PBU HONORARY OFFICERS
Justine Wesnak, President Henri O. Albert, President
Reverend Monsignor Thomas V. Banick, Reverend George Virchick Youth Circle
Spiritual Advisor
Ornament Contest Winners .................... 18
ROCWMAS HONORARY OFFICER Poetry Winners - Third Place .................. 19
Olga Kasnot, President
FSWFE and PBU merged with NSS in 1997
ROCWMAS merged with the NSS in 1998
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Activities at a Glance...
REGION 2 Assemblies L075, P09M, 0146, 0617
January 13 Assembly L075, Meeting, Moosic Diner, Moosic, PA at 1:00 pm
February 23 Assembly L075, Convention Meeting, Grande Restaurant, Moosic, PA at 1:00 pm
REGION 5 Assemblies P38A, 0039, 0100, L105, 0108, 0123, L161, 0283, 0377,
0434, 0441, 0588, 0700, 0737, 0774, 0809
January 2 Assembly 0434, Meeting, NSS Home Office, McMurray, PA at 7:00 pm
March 5 Assembly 0039, Meeting, Denny’s Restaurant, Uniontown, PA at 7:00 pm
March 8 Assembly 0737, Meeting, Godor Residence, N. Huntingdon, PA at 1:00 pm
March 9 Assembly 0108, Convention Meeting, Strom Residence, Baldwin, PA at 2:00 pm
March 11 Assembly 0039, Convention Meeting, IHOP Restaurant, Uniontown, PA at 6:00 pm
March 16 Region 5, Meeting, NSS Home Office, McMurray, PA at 1:00 pm
REGION 7 Assemblies P09A, 0008, 0731
No activities at this time
REGION 8 Assemblies 0004, 0070, 0160, 0432, 0595
January 15 Assembly 0160, Annual Dinner/Meeting, Lorain, OH at 6:00 pm
January 19 Assembly 0004, Annual Audit/Meeting, Havir Residence, Westlake, OH at 2:00 pm
January 21 Assembly 0160, Dinner/Meeting at 6:00 pm
February 18 Assembly 0432, Tobogganing, Cleveland Metroparks Chalet, Strongsville, OH
February 22 Assembly 0432, Annual Reverse Raffle, St Elias, Brooklyn, OH at 6:00 pm
REGION 10 Assemblies 0065, 0586
No activities at this time
REGION 14 Assemblies RO59, L102
January 5 Region 14, Annual Holiday Party, Wesnak Home, Whitehall, PA at 2:00 pm
February 16 Assembly RO59, Meeting, Lahutsky Residence at 1:30 pm
REGION 15 Assemblies L002, L006, 0028, L145
February 22 Region 15, Annual Meeting, Jesus School Meeting Room, Stratford, CT at 9:00 am
February 22 Assembly 0028, Annual Meeting, Jesus School Meeting Room, Stratford, CT at 9:00 am
April 12 Region 15, Convention Meeting, Jesus School Meeting Room, Stratford, CT at 9:00 am
AT LARGE Assemblies R019, R023, P31M, 0038, L040, L075, 0110, 0207, 0236, 0240, 0267,
0299, 0316, 0381, 0554, 0568, 0705, 0800, 0805, 0813
February 1 Assembly 0236, Convention Meeting, Kocerha Residence, Colorado Springs, CO at 1:30 pm
February 2 Assembly 0554, Convention Meeting, 135 McCullough St, DuBois, PA at 2:00 pm
February 8 Assembly 0813, Convention Meeting, Holker Residence, Englewood, FL at 2:00 pm
June 27-29 Assembly 0110, Bi-annual Weekend Outing, Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY
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National Slovak Society News
“2014 Convention” Recommender Campaign PVR SCHOLARSHIP
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to help NSS while earning some extra FUND DONATIONS
cash. This contest is open to all members and fraternal agents of the Society. November, 2013
(regular agents are excluded) In Memory of my father, Dusan Blazek:
From November 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014 every recommender form you send From Dave Blazek 50.00
in that is approved and issued will get you one chance in a drawing. There is no Matching Funds from
limit to how many chances you could have in the drawing. NSS will award four Assembly L161: 250.00
(4) prizes; one to who ever has the most recommenders in this seven month pe- Matching Funds from
riod; and three (3) random winners will be drawn at the NSS convention in Hershey, Assembly 160: 400.00
PA in June 2014. Only one prize per person. Each prize is $250.
In addition to the convention campaign prizes, please see the back page of the Donations:
magazine for a new easier recommender form. There you will find the new recom- Assembly L161 250.00
mender earns $25 (except for the youth term plan which is $10) for all plans. Bill Knoll 100.00
You can copy this form and send in as many as you can. Good luck. Assembly 160 400.00
Youngstown/Spisska Heritage Museum DONATE TO THE PVR
Nova Ves 17th Donations as of SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Annual Heritage Tour December, 2013 Here are good reasons why making a
donation makes sense...
Visit Slovakia with the Youngstown • Every penny donated goes directly
Dean Burns.................. $100.00
Spisska Nova Ves Sister Cities Heritage into the PVR Scholarship Fund.
Dave Blazek.................. $50.00
Tour from July 7 to 21, 2014. • Your contribution will help our young
Lt. Paul Tomanek.......... $10.00
Contact Jim and Kay Bench at members achieve their academic
Csider Family................ $20.00
jmbench@yahoo.com or phone 724- goals.
Bob Katricak................. $50.00
858-5843 or 724-771-7900 for fur- • Your donation may benefit your own
Tony Beno..................... $50.00
ther information. Paul Hudak at son, daughter, niece or nephew.
Mary Jo Holker............... $25.00
Adventure International Travel will be • Every year, requests for grants
Bill Knoll....................... $50.00
making travel arrangements also. He increase, making more demands on
Donation Box in Museum..$42.00
can be reached at 216-228-7171 or the PVR Scholarship Fund.
800-542-2487 or Fax 216-228-7174. o YES, I want to help our young
members attain their academic goals.
Here is my donation of $ ________.
Name:
Assembly:
Address:
Happy New Year from City:
State:
the officers and staff to Zip:
all of our members. Please issue your check to:
NSS PVR Scholarship Fund
And send to:
National Slovak Society
351 Valley Brook Road
McMurray, PA 15317
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National Slovak Society News from the Home Office
From The
President’s Desk… Convention 2014 Be Thankful
Convention is less than 6 months Be thankful that you don't already
away and we are full speed ahead in have everything you desire. If you did,
making our final preparations for the what would there be to look forward to?
event which will be held in Hershey, Be thankful when you don't know some-
PA, from June 22nd through June thing, for it gives you the opportunity to
25th, 2014. Hopefully every assembly learn. Be thankful for the difficult times.
that is eligible to send delegates has During those times you grow. Be thank-
scheduled their meeting to elect dele- ful for your limitations, because they
gates. With the convention happening give you opportunities for improvement.
a little earlier than usual, we will need Be thankful for each new challenge,
to have the names of delegates as soon because it will build your strength and
David G. Blazek, FIC as possible to name committees, and character. Be thankful for your mistakes;
National President make rooming and meal arrangements. they will teach you valuable lessons. Be
We are attempting to schedule visits to thankful when you're tired and weary,
any Region meetings that will be held because it means you've made a differ-
From the Officers, Board members, in the next 6 months to discuss poten- ence. It's easy to be thankful for the
and entire staff at the home office, I tial by-law revisions and answer any good things. A life of rich fulfillment
would like to wish each and every one questions regarding what will be hap- comes to those who are also thankful
of our members a very Happy, Healthy pening at the convention. for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a
and Prosperous New Year in 2014. As I negative into a positive. Find a way to
write this article in early December and be thankful for your troubles and they
can become your blessings.
we are winding down the fiscal year of
2013, I am pleased to report that we
“Auld Lang Syne”
continue to grow the organization both The song, "Auld Lang Syne," is sung
at the stroke of midnight in almost
in membership numbers and assets at
a steady growth using the model the every English speaking country in the News of Narodniars
Board had implemented a couple of world to bring in the New Year. At least Happy birthday wishes go out to
years ago. It is a business model for partially written by Robert Burns in the Honorary Directors Paul Godor and
success. Based on the third quarter 1700's, it was first published in 1796 Edward Havir, former Home Office
results of 2013, we project the assets after Burns' death. Early variations of employees Karen Orban and Cathy
at year end to be in the $730 million the song were sung prior to 1700 and Lydic. Also celebrating this month are
range. I learned many years ago that inspired Burns to produce the modem Tod Wilcock, Susan Payerchin, Else
we can not control the economy, or the rendition. An old Scotch tune, "Auld Resosky and daughter Shannon Woods.
number of deaths the society incurs Lang Syne" literally means "old long Happy Birthday to all others celebrat-
during the year, but we can control ago," or simply, "the good old days." ing in January.
expenses, which is what we have Here are the lyrics:
Should auld acquaintance be forgot and
strived to do over the years. This ex-
never brought to mind?
pense control is a very important part Should auld acquaintance be forgot and
of the profitability that we have shown days of auld lang syne?
over the past many years. I am proud For auld lang syne, my dear,
of the work our Board has done, as for auld lang syne,
well as the outstanding work that our we'll take a cup o'kindness yet,
home office staff has provided to our for auld lang syne.
membership. To the board, my fellow Happy New Year!
officers, and staff, I extend my sincere
thanks for a job well done. More finan-
cial details will be forthcoming from Paraprosdokian of the month:
National Secretary/Treasurer Strom in ADULT TRUTHS: Sometimes I’ll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still
future issues as we close the books on not know what time it is.
the fiscal year 2013.
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National Slovak Society News
Whatever day that may be, work on it
The Second Opinion and try hard to make it better than the
Things to do
Make sure your will is up to date and
from the Vice-President last one or at least as good. If January
first is a screwed up day, start on the specifies what you want done after you
second or third or the 23rd. That can are gone. Have your spouse do the
be up to you. But do it. Pick a day and same.
start making your life better. Call them Make peace with those you have of-
resolutions or whatever. Unless your fended. Dying with enemies is point-
life is perfect, strive to make it so. You less.
might not get there, but you can make Clean out old papers so that your
progress. heirs do not have to. The heirs will ap-
preciate it.
Find something which will serve as
your legacy. Even small things will
make a difference. Some things will
make a big difference.
Dean Burns, FIC Experience Try to think of things that others
National Vice-President Because I have been around a while, have left for you when you wish they-
I have seen a lot and experienced a lot. would have taken care of it themse-
I know that most of you have as well, leves.
but I have a need to try to give the ben-
efit of my experience to others in order
Happy New Year to make life a little easier for them.
So, if anything I say doesn’t make any
Convention
This time of the year finds sense or difference to you, just skip In six months, we will be making de-
many, if not most, people wishing over it. I said I had a need to give out cisions about how the NSS will be gov-
each other a Happy New Year. Jan- advice. I know that you may have no erned for the next four years. The NSS
uary first is an arbitrary day to need to heed it. It will make me feel is a member based company. Each as-
claim the beginning of a new year. good to say it. It may make you feel sembly is entitled to send delegates to
Some people would claim their good to ignore it. I will not be of- a convention and make the rules by
wedding day or the birth of a child fended. which the company will operate. We
or some other event as the begin- I have not had a good day for just need your help in finding the best peo-
ning of a new period in their lives. over two years. I do not mean that ple to be Board members.
There are many days which begin every day was bad. Some were semi- Delegates will be elected in January
a new period in our lives. okay. But it was not my plan to have and February. If you would be a dele-
Not all of those periods are my wife pass away before me. But gate, you need to let your assembly of-
happy occasions. In fact some are things happen, whether we are ready ficers know that you want to be on the
downright devastating to one fam- for it or not. We deal with it and move ballot to represent your assembly.
ily or another. Others are bad for on. Trust me. It is easier said than The rules for election are spelled out
one family and sort of good for an- done. in the bylaws. If you do not have a
other. But, that is how life goes. If I had any warning, I would have copy, call us. We will get that informa-
Not every event is a happy one. found out where things were. I would tion out to you.
Fortunately, neither is every hap- have asked how to do certain things. I Follow the dates in the newspaper
pening, bad. also would have done better at making which apply to your assembly. You can
But we mean well when we wish Nancy understand how important she be nominated from the floor as well as
you good experiences. And we are was. As I said before, my plan was to by your assembly. If you need assis-
arrogant enough to think that God just continue to float along and expect tance with any of this, call us. We will
is listening and will make our to live forever and have others make help you. It behooves us to get the best
wishes for you come true. Of decisions for me. The best laid qualified people elected to the board.
course, that is illogical or no one plans…. The convention is earlier than usual
would ever have a bad day. so some timeliness may be compressed.
You may pick any day you wish We need to follow those timeliness as
as the beginning of your new year. they are part of the rules. Help us
stick to the bylaws.
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National Slovak Society News from the Home Office
A Page From My Notebook...... gram and discussed inactive assem-
blies and how to help them get active.
By Linda M. Strom, National Secretary/Treasurer Changes to the tracking program will
Email: lstrom@nsslife.org be determined after all contest rules
are reviewed and rewritten.
The Fraternal Growth Committee acted
Happy 2014! upon all petitions received for consider-
ation; researching Giveaways for 125th
This year promises to be a very busy
one here at the Home Office. Plans are Anniversary Banquet; Committee will
in full swing for our upcoming 36th work with the Fraternal Activities Coor-
Quadrennial Convention in June. There dinator to rewrite rules for all contests;
is much work to be done but I am look- Fraternal Activities Coordinator will
ing forward to what I believe will be a work with the Youth Convention Com-
very enlightening convention. Begin- mittee to develop an agenda.
ning this month my article will contain The Membership Growth Committee
important convention information. Stay reviewed the Convention Campaign;
tuned..... 125th Anniversary Campaign; recom-
mended reinsurance retention rate revi-
All Bond Sales, Exchanges and sions and reviewed the NSS Strategic
Region Visits Purchases through September 30, Business Plan recommending minor
This convention will once again re- 2013 were ratified and all Mortgages changes.
quire preparation, thought and deci- reviewed. Minutes of the May 2013 The Audit Committee Report, pre-
sion-making as we plan for the future Spring Board and the August 2013 sented by National Director Robert Ka-
of the NSS. President Blazek and I are Executive Committee Meetings were tricak, indicated that the Bond Audit
also preparing for the convention by approved. was completed and that all was in
visiting each Region within the next Sales Director Greg Felton presented order. The CPA firm of Reddinger, Will,
several months to outline items that the Sales Directors Report highlighting: Gallagher & Dickert, LLC were again re-
will be presented to the convention for 2012 Third Quarter Sales; Policy, tained to audit for year ending
discussion and/or action. Member and Sales Comparisons; Mem- 12/31/2013.
bership; New Agents; New Business The Museum Committee Report,
and Growth since 2001.
Convention Information CPA Donald Reddinger presented an
presented by Museum Curator Sue
Ondrejco, provided an overview of a
1. A convention packet will be sent Overview of the 3rd Quarter of 2013 very successful year for Museum events
this month which will contain a report which showed Net Income of $2.9mm, and marketing. President of the
showing the number of delegates your Total Assets of $711.7mm and Surplus Museum Keith Godor reported on the
assembly or region is entitled to elect. of $20.2mm. overall operations of the Museum.
The required delegate forms, which The Fraternal Directors Report, pre- The Salary Committee presented its
must be filled out after your elections sented by President Blazek, recapped report and recommendations. This was
and sent in to my office by March 22, the events of 2013 and those that are followed by the approval of the recom-
2014 for verification, will also be in- upcoming in 2014. mendations by the Board of Directors
cluded in addition to other convention President Blazek introduced NSS Revisions to the NSS Insurance &
information. Asset Manager Larry White (AQS) who Annuity Policy and the NSS Investment
2. Make sure you announce the date, touched upon: Portfolio Metrics; Trail- Policy Guidelines were approved.
place and time of your assembly and/or ing Reinvestments, Investment Quality Several items pertaining to Home
region meeting for the purpose of elect- Distribution; Sector Distribution; Office operations were discussed.
ing delegates in the “National News” Municipal Distribution overall and by President Blazek appointed National
newsletter. This will ensure that your State; Projected Forward Cash Flow; Director Susan Ondrejco to serve on
meeting is “official” and your delegates Portfolio vs Crediting Rates; Gross the Executive Committee for 2014.
are approved. Annuity Margin; our Annuity Book; The following tentative Board and
Buys; Sells; Q3 Actual Data vs Full Exec Committee meeting dates were an-
Recap of the 2013 Fall Year Projections; final commentary and
US Job Information.
nounced: Winter Executive Committee
Saturday 3/8/2014; Spring Board
Board Meeting Annuity Interest Rates were reviewed Meeting Friday 6/20/2014; 36th Quad
The 2013 Fall Board Meeting was and a motion was made to keep the Convention June 22-25, 2014;
opened and called to order on Novem- rates the same for the 1st Quarter of Summer Executive Committee Meeting
ber 23, 2013 by National President 2014. Saturday 9/13/2014 and Fall Board
David G Blazek with all Board members The Assembly Growth Committee Meeting Saturday 11/22/2014.
present. reviewed the Assembly Tracking Pro-
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Financial Matters
3RD QUARTER 2013 FINANCIAL REPORT - NATIONAL SLOVAK SOCIETY
Net Admitted Assets: Summary Of Operations:
September December September December
2013 2012 2013 2012
Bonds $680,641,065 $623,541,210 INCOME:
Preferred Stocks 587,999 1,570,759 Premiums & Annuity
Common Stocks 634,012 591,442 Considerations $81,045,267 $106,134,490
Mortgage Loans on Net Invest. Income 25,113,883 31,128,114
Real Estate 7,492,624 7,386,404 Amortization Of Interest
Certificate Loans 424,335 441,415 Maintenance Reserve 28,986 (169,800)
Real Estate Occupied Income Sub-Total $106,188,136 $137,092,804
By Society 793,078 793,078
Cash On Deposit 11,372,390 9,331,469 September December
Electronic Data Equipment 0 0 2013 2012
Uncollected Premiums 110,687 165,621 EXPENSES:
Investment Income Due 9,640,896 7,761,460 Death Benefits $1,196,703 $1,568,544
TOTALS $711,697,086 $651,598,874 Matured Endowments 44,612 36,415
Annuity Benefits 39,533,881 65,107,124
Liabilities and Unassigned Funds: Disability, Accident,
September December Health Benefits 3,437 632
2013 2012 Surrender Benefits 2,372,088 450,390
Aggregate Reserve $653,368,500 $599,041,260 Interest On Deposit
Deposit-type Type Contracts 66,659 21,278
Contracts 28,832,505 27,111,834 Increase In Aggregate
Certificate Claims 450,000 450,000 Reserve For Life
Commissions Due 334,500 100,000 Contracts 54,327,240 57,480,416
Refunds Due and Unpaid 250,000 250,000 Commissions On
General Expenses Due 1,274,800 1,454,600 Direct Business 2,509,481 3,362,323
Retained By The Society General &
As Trustee 253,826 500,519 Fraternal Expenses 2,725,097 3,303,440
Asset Valuation Insurance, Taxes,
Reserve (AVR) 2,722,500 2,284,000 Licenses, Fees 100,524 133,522
Interest Maintenance Expense Sub-Total $102,879,722 $131,464,084
Reserve (IMR) 4,001,346 2,876,311
Contingency Reserve 150,000 150,000
Unassigned Funds 20,059,109 17,380,350 September December
TOTALS $711,697,086 $651,598,874 2013 2012
SUMMARY:
Net Gain From Operations
Surplus Account: Before Refunds
September December To Members $ 3,308,414 $5,628,720
2013 2012 Refund To Members (171,341) (257,440)
Beginning Surplus $17,530,350 $13,619,454 Net Gain From Operations
Net Income 2,969,60 5,401,810 After Refunds
Change in Net Unrealized To Members 3,137,073 5,371,280
Capital Gains or (Losses) 147,651 2,585 Net Realized
Chge in Nonadmitted Assets 0 308,243 Capital Gains (167,465) 30,530
Change in Valuation Total Net Income $2,969,608 $5,401,810
Reserve (438,500) (966,400)
Aggregate Write-ins for Gains Linda M Strom
and Losses in Surplus _ 0 (835,342) National Secretary/Treasurer
Net Change In Surplus 2,678,759 3,910,896
Surplus At Statement Date $20,209,109 $17,530,350
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National Slovak Society News
Fraternal Matters...
By: Pam Blum
Fraternal Activities Coordinator 2014 Fraternal Activities & Important Dates
Email: pblum@nsslife.org
to Remember
The best way to find yourself is to
lose yourself in the service to others.
.......Anonymous
n Youth Achievement Award - Nomination forms due April 1, 2014
n Fraternalist of the Year -Nomination forms due April 1, 2014
n United Slovak Fraternals Bowling Tournament
AMF Mt Lebanon Lanes, Pittsburgh PA
PVR Scholarship
Friday & Saturday, April 25 & 26, 2014
n PVR Scholarship Program
First Year Applications due May 1, 2014
n AFA Join Hands Day - Saturday, May 4, 2014
n May Art Contest - Deadline May 31, 2014
n 36th Quadrennial Convention - Sunday thru Wednesday,
June 22-25, 2014 - Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA
n PVR Scholarship Program - Renewal Transcripts due July 15, 2014
n NSS National Golf Tournament - Friday - Sunday, July 18-20, 2014
Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron OH
n Youth Poetry Contest - Deadline August 15, 2014
n Photo Contest - Deadline October 1, 2014
n Christmas Ornament Contest - Deadline December 1, 2014
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NSS Financial Matters
“Relax ... your money is growing.”
Current Interest Rates
Effective January 1, 2013
Preferred Choice 1.00%
Optimum 3 2.00%
Preferred 5 3.00%
Preferred 8 3.50%
*Preferred 7 and Flex earning 4%, these plans are no longer available.
Please contact your NSS Life financial service representative or
Joe Elliott in the Home Office at 1-800-488-1890.
Your Money is Safe and Secure
with NSS Life
Members of NSS
Elder Law Management is offering discounted estate
NSS L planning documents for members living in Western PA.
ife
These important documents include Wills, Living Trust,
Durable Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives and
Living Wills.
Also offered are plans to lower potential inheritance
taxes, assist with Medicaid planning and avoid Probate cost and delays. Western
Pennsylvania members can receive 10% to 15% discounts off our already competi-
tive rates.
ers For a no cost consultation call our Pittsburgh office at 412-456-4700; toll-
Family Matt free at 1-877-456-4700. Ask for Estate Advisor Rich Nulph.
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NSS Sales Department
From the Sales Department… But what if you died tomorrow and
By Greg Felton, CLU, ChFC February is were no longer around to provide for
National Sales Director
“Insure Your your family? Without your income and
all the other things you do for your
Love” Month loved ones; would they be able to
What do love and maintain their current lifestyle?
life insurance have in That’s where life insurance comes
in. It can’t put your family back the
The Many Benefits common? More than
way it was, but it can keep your loved
you might realize. The
of Annuities motivation behind pur- ones in the world they are used too. So
if you think you need life insurance now
People wonder why annuities are chasing life insurance
is love. We buy it for the is the time to do something about it.
such a good savings vehicle. Many
times it is one key point that appeals people we love and want to
to a person. Usually this is the interest protect financially. Think of it as A Different Way of
rate especially when compared to bank the ultimate act of love.
CD’s which are currently running about
Expressing Your Love
1%. The things we do for love Preparing a romantic dinner, buying
flowers or planning a surprise getaway
In reality there are many benefits to an
We go to great lengths for our weekend are all expressions of love that
NSS Life annuity. Here are some of the
loved ones. We work hard to provide are sure to be appreciated. But why not
most common ones:
them with a life filled with happiness, consider giving your loved ones a more
• Guaranteed minimum rate of inter-
comfort and opportunity. In fact, enduring and lasting gift of love: life
est. ( 1or 2% depending on the prod-
there’s almost nothing we wouldn’t do insurance. Nothing says “I Love You”
uct)
for our loved ones. We re-arrange our better than the promise to provide for
• Competitive current interest rates
schedules to never miss our child’s someone’s well being even after you’re
(currently 3.50%)
sporting events. We put in extra time at gone.
• Guaranteed lifetime income options
work to save up for that special family
• Tax deferral (3.5% after tax equals
vacation. We rush out of the office to
4.7% taxable in a 35% tax) bracket.
make sure we’re home in time for din-
• 10% Free withdrawals within limits
• Proceeds pass outside of probate
ner with our loved ones. Thought for the Month
The best way to cheer your self up is to cheer
• Values are not subject to the claims
someone else up first.
of creditors
• Special, favorable tax treatment for Mark Twain (1835-1910)
annuitized payouts.
• No reinvestment risk as there is with
CDs.
• Conservative investments supporting
annuities are regulated for your protec-
tion.
• Flexible deposits may be made at
any time.
Now is the time to stop procrastinating
and cash in that old CD. Transfer the
money to NSS and start earning more
interest right now. For more informa-
tion about our products and services
and how they can help you and your
family, please contact your NSS repre-
sentative or Joe Elliott in the Home Of-
fice at 1-800-488-1890.
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Assembly News
ASSEMBLY 004 ASSEMBLY 075 ASSEMBLY 110
Parma, OH Duryea, PA New York, NY
A meeting will be held on Sunday, A meeting will be held on Sunday, Our biannual weekend outing will
January 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., at the February 23, 2014 at the Grande be held on June 27-29, 2014 at the
residence of Edward and Mildred Restaurant Birney Avenue Moosic, PA Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, New
Havir, 1744 Westhill Blvd., Westlake, at 1:00 p.m. Nominations and elec- York. Reservation forms will be mailed
OH. This is our Annual Audit Meeting tions for delegates to the convention out at a later date. Please contact
and all annual reports are due at this will be held at this meeting. Maryann Malik at (516) 794-9014 for
time. Lehrae Edwards more information.
The members of Assembly 4 in Treasurer Rich DeSanctis
Cleveland, Ohio would like to wish a Secretary
Happy New Year to all of you.
Sonia Vorell
Secretary
ASSEMBLY 039 ASSEMBLY L102
Uniontown, PA Schnecksville, PA ASSEMBLY 123
Come join us for our annual Christ-
Delegate Election Meeting mas party/meeting on January 5th,
Pittsburgh, PA
Our first meeting in 2014 will be 2014 at the home of Drew and Sharon The New Year is the time for resolu-
held on Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 Wesnak, 1727 Elmhurst Drive, White- tions. Good luck with all you made;
at the IHOP Restaurant (community hall, PA at 2:00 p.m. President Blazek they are sometime easy to make but
room), in the Walmart Plaza in Union- and Secretary Treasurer, Linda Strom not so easy to keep.
town, PA at 6:00 p.m. will be joining us!! Members of L102 Perhaps you can put with your reso-
We will be electing delegates to the and RO59 all are welcome!! See ya'll lutions to become more involved with
2014 NSS Quadrennial Convention in there. Happy New Year. our assembly’s activities this year. If
June 22-25, 2014 at the Hershey Sharon Wesnak there is something you would like to do
Motor Lodge in Hershey, PA. Come and Secretary or find out about please call me at
enjoy a free dinner and the fraternal 724-242-5085. I’m open for new and
fellowship. interesting ideas.
We wish all of the NSS membership As a member of NSS you are a part
and friends a most blessed, joyous and of a fraternal group whose mission is to
prosperous New Year! serve its members and the community.
John Payerchin That being the case, I’d ask you to re-
President solve to become more involved with
your church or some charity and per-
ASSEMBLY 108 haps volunteer or donate to your local
food bank. You might be surprised how
ASSEMBLY 059 West Mifflin, PA good it will make you feel.
Whitehall, PA A meeting will be held on Sunday,
Don’t forget we are open for new
members. Your friends, relatives or per-
A meeting will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Strom resi- haps someone from your church may
February 16, 2014 at the Lahutsky’s dence, 3453 Bench Drive, Baldwin, Pa become the next member. There is a
home at 1:30 p.m. If needed, the snow at 2:00 p.m. All members are wel- $25 referral recommender fee avail-
date will be Sunday, February 23, 2014. come. able to you for referring a new client to
If directions are needed, please call Joseph Palko us. You can call either me at 724-242-
610-266-7346. There will be election President 5085 or agent Bill Del Monaco at 412-
of officers at this meeting. Please try to 264-7268. Have a great 2014!
attend. Thank you.
Bill Knoll
Nancy Sabol
President
Secretary
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ASSEMBLY 160 ASSEMBLY 432 ASSEMBLY 737
Lorain, OH Lakewood, OH North Huntingdon, PA
Our Annual Dinner will be held on Mark your calendars for the follow- A meeting will be held on March 8,
January 21, 2014, starting with a brief ing events: 2014 at the home of Paul J. Godor,
meeting at 6:00 PM. The meeting will On February 18, 2014 - Toboggan- 9280 Clubview Drive, North Hunting-
be followed by hors d’oeuvres and ing at 16200 Valley Pkwy, Cleveland, don, PA at 1:00 p.m.
cocktails, and then a sit down dinner. OH 44136. Please call Dave Pytel at All assembly business will be dis-
We hope to see many familiar faces (440) 777-4054, or Bill Shuttleworth cussed at this time, including dele-
(and some new ones!) at this event. at (440) 331-6997 so we can get an gates for the upcoming convention.
John P Katricak accurate count for how many people All members are urged to attend.
Vice-President will be attending. Paul J Godor
On February 22, 2014 - Our Annual Treasurer
Reverse Raffle will be held at St. Elias,
8023 Memphis Ave, Cleveland, OH
44144. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m.
sharp! Come enjoy a night out with Assembly 813
ASSEMBLY 236 family and friends. You will be provided
with dinner, drinks, games, a DJ and Englewood, FL
Colorado Springs, CO plenty of fun! Please call one of the Members of Assembly 813, Engle-
following to reserve your spot: wood, FL will meet on Feb. 8, 2014
A meeting will be held on February Dave Pytel - (440) 777-4054, at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Secretary
1, 2014 at 2504 Pine Bluff Rd., Col- Bill Shuttleworth - (440) 331-6997 Mary Jo Holker, 1048 Iowa Avenue,
orado Springs, CO. at 1:30 p.m. This Tony Beno - (216) 226-7005 Englewood, FL. All members are urged
meeting's primary purpose will be to Shawn Pytel to attend as we will be finalizing plans
elect delegates to the NSS Life 2014 Activity Director for the 2014 events.
quadrennial convention. Other assem- We will also be electing delegates
bly business will also be conducted at for the 36th Quadrennial Convention to
this meeting. Please try to attend. be held June 22-25, 2014 at Hershey,
Bob Kocerha
Secretary
Assembly 434 PA. If your schedule prevents you from
We will hold a meeting on Thursday, attending the meeting, but you wish to
January 2, 2014 at the Home Office at give input for the 2014 plans, or wish
7:00 p.m. Please call Secretary David to be considered as a delegate to the
convention, please advise Secretary
Blazek if you plan on attending. Elec-
Mary Jo Holker by mail, email (jo-
tion of delegates will take place.
David Blazek holker@verizon.net) or telephone at
ASSEMBLY 377 Secretary 941-473-0559 no later than Feb. 6th.
Mary Jo Holker
Bentleyville, PA Secretary
Our next meeting will be held on
March 2, 2014 at the Grand China
ASSEMBLY 554
Buffett, 301 Oak Springs Road, Wash- Curwensville, PA Deadline For Publication
ington, Pa. 15301. We will discuss the
convention and yearly plans.I will also A meeting will be held on February
Please be advised that all articles,
give an update of how our assembly is 2, 2014, at 135 McCullough Street,
notices, etc., MUST BE received by the
doing. Please RSVP to me at 724-207- DuBois Pa. at 2:00 p.m. This meeting
Home Office no later than the 5th of the
0410 and join us for a nice afternoon. will be held to select delegates for the
month. Every effort will be made to pub-
tion. Hope to see you there! upcoming Convention of the National
lish the article in a timely manner.
Suzanne Skrypak Slovak Society.
Also, all articles should be typewrit-
President Contact Jim Stricek at (814) 590-
ten in regular type and original photos
7021 or assembly553@gmail.com for
submitted.
more information.
Jim Stricek Home Office Phone Number
Secretary 724-731-0094
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Assembly News
Assembly L002 Activities Assembly 28
You Can Make A Difference Day
As has been our practice for many years now
the following once again participated in the
National You Can Make A Difference Day in
October 2013. We do this via monetary dona-
tions and assisting with the preparation of a
luncheon and serving same to the guests.
L-R: Kristin Toman , Joelle Marticek, and Monetary Donations included:
Joann Marticek are surveying the food items Slovak Catholic Sokol - Group 2;
to be donated to the Sterling House in Strat- Assembly No.9, INC; Wreath 1;
ford, Connecticut. Wreath 39; and Assembly 308.
Participants who assisted with the preparation
On September 8, 2013 members The National Slovak Society: Region 15;
and serving of the meal to the guests were L-R
of Assembly L002 held its 24th annual front: Carol Ladue, Nelson Ladue, Lorraine Kelley, Assembly 2 and Assembly 28.
business meeting. Members were cook at the Merton House, Eileen Wilson and John Slovak Alliance;
asked to bring a non-perishable food Golias. L-R back: Joseph Goda, Judith Salamon Gymnastic Slovak Sokol;
item to the meeting. These items will and John Tkacik. First Plavecky Society Of The Holy Trinity,Inc.;
be donated to Sterling House, a multi- Jednota: Rev. Matthew Jankola District 1;
service community center in Stratford, and Eileen S. Wilson. Checks amounting to
Connecticut. $600.00 were presented to Mark Grasso, Director, Merton Center and vice president Catholic
Charities.
Scenes from Assembly 28
On the left accepting the retired flag dona-
tion is Tom Marticek. On the right is Nelson
Ladue who donated the torn American flags.
On September 8, 2013 two American
flags were brought to St. Stephen's
Society for retirement. They were given
to the local VFW Post in Stratford, Mr. Goda with the 2013 Family Of The Year
Connecticut. Mr. and Mrs. Decker (Kenneth and Diane) and
their two children Kerry and Kenneth (Known
as K.J.)
The Decker family was nominated
“Family of the Year” by the Polish Fal-
Mr. & Mrs. Goda (Marge and Joe) delegates con Nest 307 of Southington, Ct.
from the National Slovak Society to the New Mr. Goda presented the family with
England Fraternal Alliance Annual Meeting,
a plaque and a check for their favorite
Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Falmouth, Ma. and
89th Annual Reception and Banquet held in charity.
On the left accepting the donation is Raymond November, 2013. Brother Goda serves as the Chairper-
O'Donnell, Adult and Youth Program Director son of The Family Of The Year Award.
and Food Pantry Coordinator at Sterling He was also elected to the Board of Di-
House. On the right is St. Stephen's Society rectors.
member Mary Bludnicki.
Eileen S. Wilson
On November 6, 2013 non-perish- Secretary
able food items were donated from St
Stephen's Society L002 to the Sterling
House in Stratford, CT.
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Assembly L075 Note of Appreciation to Assembly 028
On behalf of everyone at The Thomas Merton Center, I'd like to thank you and
everyone with the different Slovak societies for coming here to serve lunch to our
guests on 10/23/13, as well as the wonderful donations you folks provided. Organiza-
tions like the ones you represent are in many ways our backbone, as we rely on the
support of many generous folks like you to ensure we will be able to meet the needs
of those who visit us for help. As always, we will certainly put these funds to good
use. We continue to see more and more people come through our doors for help. Un-
Members of our assembly voIun- fortunately, we don't expect that to change anytime soon due to the cuts in "food
teered at the Wilkes Barre Veterans stamps" that many of our guests have experienced.
Administration Center recently by Again, thank you, and we wish you and everyone with the Slovak Societies all of
sponsoring a bingo party. Veterans the best!
were treated to a pizza party and were Mark W. Grasso, MS - Vice President
given Canteen books as prizes. L-R: The Thomas Merton Center
Gary Edwards, Lehrae Ann Edwards,
Catholic Charities
Dorothy and Gary Collins. A spring so- ..... I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU FED ME, THIRSTY AND YOU GAVE ME DRINK, I WAS A STRANGER AND
cial is being plannedfor next year. YOU RECEIVED ME, NAKED AND YOU CLOTHED ME, I WAS SICK AND IMPRISONED AND YOU CARED
FOR ME ..... MATT.2S
Assembly 731
Mikayla and Shae Hanley, members
of C731, enjoyed an afternoon at
Youngstown’s Lanterman Mill for an
“Olde Fashioned Christmas” with enter-
tainment by musicians and other fine
performers. They watched as artisans
such as a potter, tinsmith and wood-
carver demonstrated their crafts. The Assembly 617 Assembly 0039
Over thirty-five brave souls came
day was topped off with a taste of Ashley, PA out to our annual Christmas Party and
roasted chestnuts, a visit with Santa,
and the sight of the Mill festively Our assembly recently made a dona- annual meeting at the Knights of
dressed in fresh greenery and ribbons. tion to the St. Vincent De Paul Soup Columbus Hall in Uniontown. Following
This annual tradition is provided by the Kitchen on Jackson Street, Wilkes- a delicious catered dinner, a memorial
Mill Creek Metro Parks for the commu- Barre, PA and was a sponsor for the service was held to remember the sev-
nity to enjoy. day. The soup kitchen’s volumn of peo- enteen members who died this past
ple they feed each day has increased year.
again. Our society is pleased that we Over $250 was raised for the PVR
are able to help them. We hope we can Scholarship Fund and a 32" HDTV was
get members to volunteer to serve the raffled off along with gift cards, beauti-
poor at the kitchen in the future. We ful poinsettias and other door prizes
will publish an announcment in the and giveaways.
paper. We may make it a Matching Officers for 2014 were elected as
Fund Project, but we can’t do it with- follows:
out your help. Please come to the President - John Payerchin
meetings and give us your help and Vice-President - Timothy Schwer
support. Secretary - Paul M. Payerchin, Jr.
Our assembly also donated to the Treasurer - Nancy Schwer
Catholic Social Services to help pur- Trustee - Anthony Bartock
chase Christmas gifts for the children Trustee - Rita Leonard
Our assembly of needy families in our area. Trustee - Mackenzie Payerchin
welcomes our Rose Mary Strish Trustee - Thomas Kocis
newest young President John Payerchin
member, one President
year old Kaden
Brenner.
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National Slovak Society News from the Home Office
SCHOLARSHIP FOR
OUR DEPARTED MEMBERS
SENIOR MEMBERS November, 2013
A Fraternal Program
PURPOSE ~ Name City and State Date of Death Assembly
To encourage our older members to
continue their education and to make Blacklidge, Leo Apollo Beach, FL 09/01/2013 0813
fuller use of their leisure time. Bowman, Earl F West Finley, PA 10/05/2013 0377
Bryant, David R Toledo, OH 10/29/2013 0160
MEMBER ELIGIBILITY ~ Buliano Jr. Thomas J Hazel Twp, PA 10/13/2013 L102
Any life insurance or annuity member, Burrelli, Doris A North Braddock, PA 10/13/2013 0434
fifty-five (55) years or older, who has en- Chasky, Michael W Baldwin Boro, PA 10/28/2013 0100
rolled and successfully completed a Clack, Mary Keizer, OR 09/11/2013 0774
continuing education or adult education Croyle, Ernest L Johnstown, PA 10/03/2013 0038
course. Members may submit up to two Dagger, Marjorie Elizabeth Twp, PA 10/01/2013 0737
(2) applications in one calendar year. Dell, Rose Marie East Huntingdon, PA 10/31/2013 0737
COURSE ELIGIBILITY ~ Emmons, Della I Polk, PA 11/08/2013 0731
Vocational schools, community colleges Fusco, William G Punxsutawney, PA 10/02/2013 0737
and universities offer a variety of short- Gessay Jr. Stephen Vernon, CT 03/21/1993 0110
term courses which may include areas Joyce, Thomas Belleville Town, NJ 10/04/2013 0299
like computer training, cake decorating, Klima, Susan M West Brownsvillle, PA 11/03/2013 0377
photography, landscaping, small engine Knutson, Marian Chicago, IL 08/20/1996 0586
repair, ballroom dancing, etc. This pro- Kocerha, Judith Marie Monte Vista, CO 08/31/2001 0236
gram does not cover courses that assist Kosco, John Rostraver, PA 11/03/2013 0038
you to maintain your current full or Krajovic, Evelyn A McCandless, PA 12/09/2012 0700
part-time job. (Example: We will not Kubasky, Stephen Mt Pleasant, PA 11/15/2013 0737
reimburse life insurance or real estate Lacey, Olga Commerce, PA 01/03/2013 0008
agents who take continuing education Leslie, Georgette M Largo, FL 09/01/2013 0813
credits to maintain their licenses.) Mikulay, Charles Lyon, MI 01/22/2011 0381
Miller, Arthur J Kissimmee, FL 10/12/2013 0813
PROCEDURE ~ Olsen, Erwin South Bend, PA 09/15/2013 L105
Members should enroll and pay for the Pavelko, Sara B Rostraver Twp, PA 11/19/2013 0377
course of their choice. Once member Peters, Adesta M Aliquippa, PA 07/03/2013 0123
has finished the class, they must Poliak, Noraleen A Florissant, MO 11/05/2013 0586
submit an application, along with Rao, Joanne G Pittsburgh, PA 10/05/2013 0100
verification that the class was success- Schaper, Patricia F Cranberry Twp, PA 10/20/2013 0434
fully completed, to the Home Office for Schulz, Ilse Palm Harbor, FL 10/14/2013 0813
approval by a National Officer. If the Sebolt, Hugh L Peters Twp, PA 09/09/2013 0588
scholarship application is approved, the Slezak, George Sterling Heights, MI 10/13/2013 0381
NSS will reimburse one-half (1/2) of the Smolik, Edward S Arbutus, MD 11/28/1993 0100
tuition for the course up to, but not to Stephens, Mary Ann South Strabane, PA 08/09/2013 0588
exceed, one hundred dollars. Susko, Elsie J Hilton Head Island, SC 08/05/2013 0434
Swansegar, Margaret Cuyahoga, OH 08/05/2013 0004
INFORMATION & APPLICATION ~ Synder, Harriet J Valley Twp, PA 11/06/2013 0617
For an application or additional Toth, Frank Rockville, MD 01/26/2008 L075
information on this NSS Scholarship for Truman, Jessie Powellton, WV 09/12/2013 0774
Seniors Fraternal Program, contact the Tuten, Henry E St Petersburg, FL 09/14/2013 0813
National Slovak Society Home Office Valli, Eugene A Greensburg, PA 09/10/2013 0434
at 1-800-488-1890. The National Walko, John A Cedar Rapids, IA 04/03/1994 0070
Officers are the sole authority in any Wilk, John Hempfield, PA 11/18/2013 0737
decisions regarding this scholarship Zucco, Mildred Export Boro, PA 10/22/2013 L105
program. Their decision is final in all
cases.
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Národné Noviny
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Youth Circle News
2013 Poetry Third Place Winners
KEATS GROUP FROST GROUP SHAKESPEARE
AGES 5, 6 & 7 AGES 11, 12 & 13 GROUP
AGES 14, 15 & 16
Race Cars Emu Escapee
by: Jacob Ostrowski by: Elizabeth Ostrowski Listening
Age 5 - YFC C617 Age 12 - YFC C617 by: Katherine Ostrowski
I am an emu. Age 15 - YFC C617
Dave is the driver
Of the racing cars ‘Tis said that I can’t fly. Only letting words and sounds
White and black It’s true.
Pass through your ears and
Engine on the side Sigh.
Wing on top I’m gonna escape Without meaning to your brain,
Little and loud Through the gate. Is not listening.
Racing in an oval Wait for the truck to go through.
But if one would stop,
He crashes on the first lap. Quick run!!!
I’ve done it, Really hear those sounds,
I’m through. Contemplate on them,
Now what to do?!
They become something new and true.
OH NO!!!
ANGELOU GROUP The emu patrol How often we block the meaning of sounds.
AGES 8, 9 & 10 They see me. Not taking in what they mean.
Quick!! To the left,
The Beach No, to the right.
We might hear birds chirping
Darn it, should have done this at night. And it never occurs to us that it’s spring.
by: Noah Strish The patrollers jump out of their cart We must really listen to our family and friends,
Age 9 - YFC C617 and chase me
Then will we come to a greater love and
Our family went to the beach for a few days. While I try to hide behind a tree.
AAAK!!! I’m cornered! Appreciation for them.
We went to the Aquarium and
They herd me back to my cage, If we stop talking for a little,
got to pet stingrays!
And though it may look as if Hear and think,
We went swimming in the ocean.
I’m shaking with rage, We will be able to appreciate
After putting on suntan lotion.
But
I dug a deep hole in the sand.
You can bet,
And covered my brother to his neck The day ain’t over yet.
with my hands. I will escape again!!
We went to the Steel Pier. I will just wait ‘til the patrol is gone.
I rode the big coaster with no fear. But don’t worry,
Being on vacation is so much fun. THIS time the escape
I can’t wait to go on another one. Won’t go wrong.
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Youth Circle News
2013 Ornament Contest Winners
Youth Circle of National Slovak Society • 351 Valley Brook Road, McMurray, PA 15317
Frosty - age 5-7 Rudolph - age 8-10 Snowflake - age 11-13
Jacob Ostrowski - C617 Ben Ostrowski - C617 Elizabeth Ostrowski - C617
Santa - age 14-16 Region Assembly
Madison Beatty Paul Payerchin, Jr. - 0039 Mary Jo Holker - 0813
Adult Member
Anna Kostrej - 0108
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As a proud member of NSS Life, there is no better time than now to share
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