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| Meetings are held every fourth (4th) Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. Everyone is invited. POT LUCK dinner starts at 7:00 PM, so bring your favorite dish (Czech or other) to share and enjoy. (Máme Schůze každé čtvrté úterý v měšící. Každý je pozván. Pot Luck večeře začiná v devatenáct hodin. Tak, aby vaše oblíbené česke jidlo pro vychutnání a sdílení) |
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Our next meeting will be February 28, 2012. Jeremy Bolf who is an Investor Education Specialist with the State Securties Board will be on the program. More to follow. |
Feb 29, 2012: The "Stříbrňanka Moravská Kapela" group will be in Austin. Please go to our flyer: it provides you with the pertinent information. Send in the lower portion of the flyer to purchase entrance. |
Minutes of the 11/22/2011 ACHA meeting
A pot luck supper began with a prayer at 7 P.M.
In the absence of President Alice Kubacak, Vice President Bernard Tupa called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem.
In the absence of Secretary Janie Zbranek, LaVerne Dancak read the October 2011 minutes. Minutes were approved as read.
The Sunshine Report was given by LaVerne Dancak:
• Sympathy Card sent to Bernard Tupa in the loss of his Mother.
• Get Well Card to Julius Dubcak who spent 3 days in the Austin Heart Hospital. At last report he was at home doing well.
The following news about members was mentioned:
• Flo Kerr was in the hospital.
• Ann Hyzak's Mother-in-law passed away.
• Kenneth Klinika's dad had a stroke; he was in the hospital but is now at home.
Old Business
Stribrnanka Band Concert
The following motion was made at the October meeting:
"A contingent motion was made by Vice-President Bernard Tupa for the event to be held at Onion Creek Country Club for $20.00 per person starting at 7:00p.m. to 9:30 or 10:00p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012. Seconded by Roger Rabago. Motion passed."
The contingency of the motion was based upon the availability of February 29, 2012 for the event to be held at Onion Creek Country Club. Pavla VanBibber reported that she has a firm commitment from OCCC to reserve that date for our event at a cost of $17 per person with 200 seats available. That allows $3 per person as a fund raiser for ACHA.
The band does not want to be paid for their performance. They only ask that they be served a meal before the concert and beer during the meal and performance. Pavla VanBibber said she will take care of the meal.
After much discussion recommendations, time lines and motions as described herein were developed:
Bernard Tupa volunteered to design a flyer:
• To be displayed on ACHA's web site.
• To be distributed at the KJT-KJZT party Dec 3.
• Sent to newspapers and other publications.
• Placed at various public locations.
Happy Almaguer and Kay Bouska volunteered to assist with the flyer.
Guidelines for additional information to be included on the flyer were suggested:
• Style of seating
• Limited seating available
• Cash Bar.
• Tear off at bottom of flyer for ticket sales at $20 each.
• Names of all ticket holders must be included with ticket orders.
James VanBibber volunteered to collect the money for ticket sales. This also includes receiving "intents to buy at the door" from those who plan to do so. James' address and e-mail will be included on the flyer.
Pavla VanBibber needs to give OCCC a count of the number of tickets sold (and expected to be sold at the door) by February 20.
Motion by Kay Bouska, second by Darlene Gavenda, approved by the membership:
The meal for band members will be served from 5 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
• Doors open 6:00 P.M.
• Hors d'oeuvres served 6:30 - 7:30
• Band's performance 7:30 - 9
• Hors d'oeuvres will also be available during the band's break.
Motion by Vlasta Pitra, second by Christa Rabago, approved by the membership:
ACHA will pay for the beer for the band members.
Motion by Kay Bouska, second by Pavla VanBibber, approved by the membership:
Open seating with chairs at tables.
Members were reminded about the following details of the ACHA Christmas Party. It will start at 5 P.M. on Sunday Dec. 11. At 6:00 P.M. a potluck dinner will be served. Svate Mikulas will make an appearance. Anyone bringing young children should notify Vlasta Pitra by November 30. Other highlights of the evening will be singing and socializing.
Motion by Tutty Maixner, second by Vlasta Pitra, approved by the membership:
Bernard Tupa will bring English and Czech Christmas music.
Motion by Kay Bouska, second by Tutti Maixner, membership approved:
ACHA will buy the meat main dish for the Christmas Party meal and members will provide the sides and desserts.
Pavla VanBibber will make the arrangements for the meat.
New Business
Motion by James VanBibber, second by Kay Bouska, membership approved:
ACHA will pay gratuities of $300 to Gethsemane Lutheran Church for use of their facilities and $50 to the custodian.
November Birthdays:
• Gary Brewer Nov 23
• Theresa Everett Oct 15
• Jerry Horn Nov 22
• Diane Wright Nov 16
November Anniversaries:
• Margaret & Gary Brewer Nov 21
• Helen & Jerry Horn Nov 10
• Jennifer & Kenneth Klanika Nov 23
Vice President Bernard Tupa introduced our guest performer, Thomas Durbin who presented an interesting program of pictures, artifacts and the history of Czech, German and Polish Bands in Texas.
At 9:55 P.M. a motion to adjourn was made by Bernard Tupa and seconded by Shirley Scott. The Czech National Anthem was sung.
Thirty members were present.
Respectfully submitted,
For Janie Zbranek, Secretary
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Minutes of the 10/25/2011 ACHA meeting
A pot luck supper began with a prayer at 7:00p.m.
At 7:45p.m., President Alice Kubacak called the meeting to order.
Meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem.
Janie Zbranek read the minutes. Minutes approved as read.
Sunshine Report given by Janie Zbranek -
• Sympathy Card sent to Richard & Velma Pavlasek in the loss of Velma's mother.
• Thinking of You card sent to Donald Oelrich who is in a nursing home.
• Thank you card sent to Joe Klecka for a $200.00 donation to ACHA.
• Thank you card sent to Donald Hughes-Nationwide Insurance for sponsoring Cesky Vecer. (Pavla Van Bibber stated that he has been a sponsor for 15 years).
• Alice Kubacak noted that our Vice-President Bernard Tupa's mother passed away about 3 weeks ago. Our deepest sympathy Bernard!
Old Business:
Discussion on the Stribrnanka performance was held.
President Alice Kubacak announced that the Sons of Herman Hall will not be available. Gethsemane Lutheran Church is not available on a Wednesday night because of church services. Therefore, Pavla Van Bibber recommended having it at the Onion Creek Country Club. Onion Creek CC would set-up the tables, etc., serve a choice of three (3) appetizers, etc. for a cost of $l7.00 per person and $3.00 to ACHA. Suggested cost for tickets would be $20.00.
President Alice asked for a show of hands by members present if they want to have it at Onion Creek Country Club for $20.00 per person. A count of approximately 30 members showed that they wanted it have it there.
A contingent motion was made by Vice-President Bernard Tupa for the event to be held at Onion Creek Country Club for $20.00 per person starting at 7:00p.m. to 9:30 or 10:00p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012. Seconded by Roger Rabago. Motion passed.
Pavla Van Bibber said she will see to it that the 12 members of the Stribrnanka group would be fed before the event.
President Alice reminded everyone of the ACHA Christmas Party on Sunday Dec. 11th starting at 5:00p.m. with a "pot luck" dinner served at 6:00p.m. A reminder that Svate Mikulas would be coming and anyone bringing young children should notify Vlasta Pitra before the day of the party. Alice is to send an e-mail to Travis-Williamson County Czech Heritage inviting them to the party.
Guests & new members at the meeting were: Linda Krueger (new member); Shirley Scott (new member), W. J. Scott (new member), Margaritte Knezek (new member). Diane Cmerak Gorchs, Fernando Gorchs & Lia (guests). Welcome all!!!
October Birthdays:
• Oct. 8th - Ted Vitek
• Oct. 23rd - Chris Rybak
• Oct. 28th - Rachael Vasicek
• Oct. 29th - Kenneth Klanika
October Anniversary:
• Oct. 18th - Donna & Don Toner
Alice reminded everyone that elections will be November 8th.
Vice President Bernard Tupa introduced our guest speaker Janice Hrncir from Moravia, TX who spoke on Genealogy. Mrs. Hrncir introduced her daughter Jacqueline Hrncir who assisted her. A very interesting talk and a lot of good information and hand-outs with websites for genealogy searches were presented.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Kay Bouska, seconded by Helen Horn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00p.m. with singing of Czech National Anthem.
45 members and guests attended the meeting.
Respectfully submitted, Janie Zbranek, Secretary
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Minutes of the 9/27/2011 meeting
The Austin Czech Historical Association held its monthly meeting on September 27, 2011 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
A pot luck supper began with a prayer at 7:05p.m.
At 7:45p.m., President Alice Kubacak called the meeting to order.
Meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem.
Janie Zbranek read the minutes. Minutes approved as read.
Janie also gave a plug for the Texas Polka News. A good monthly paper that talks about all the polka events in all of Texas and some out of state events.
Once again a mention was made that ACHA needs to send out "special invitations" to the out of town "special guests" who consistently come to our gala. There is a list somewhere and we will need to find it for next year's event and keep it on file.
Jeannie Dubcak gave a big "thank you" to Janie Zbranek for all the advertising she did for the Czech Gala.
Pavla Van Bibber addressed all of the ACHA officers and gave a big "thank you" to President Alice Kubacak for a job well done organizing the event, selling of tickets, obtaining the flowers and arranging the center pieces for the tables. To our Vice President - Bernard Tupa - for being our Master of Ceromonies and putting together our program for the event. To our Treasurer - LaVerne Dancak - for her job in selling of tickets, taking care of the financial aspects of the event, printing of tickets, etc. To our Secretary - Janie Zbranek for all the advertising for the event and to all officers for any other support that needed attention such as seating arrangements, etc.
Pavla gave a speech expressing her heartfelt "thank you" to all who made Cesky Vecer work by attending the event. Everyone had a good time and enjoyed by all.
Alice Kubacak thanked Margrite Baca, Anne Hyzak and Happy Almaguer for organizing and overseeing the "Silent Auction".
Also a big "thank you" to Pavla Van Bibber & James Van Bibber who coordinated in getting the Onion Creek Country Club for the event and to Pavla who worked so hard in preparing all the food for the event which was very delicious.
New Business:
President Alice Kubacak received an e-mail from Dr. Thomas Sovik, Professor, College of Music and Director, Central European Studies & Exchanges at University of North Texas in Denton, Tx.
A group of 9 performers (and 3 drivers) will be coming to Texas from the Czech Republic.
They are from a group called Stribrnanka and have recorded 31 CDs and DVDs over their many years of performing. They will be doing a "Tour of Texas" and asked if Austin (our ACHA group) would want to host them for a night of dance or sit-down concert whichever is best for us.
They will be dressed in kroj and the repertoire will be "the usual", along with some of those old Bohemian songs from the early 1900s that all of us can sing.
The Stribrnanka part of the show comes to us without cost and no "freewill offering" is expected; the tour is being funded using the interest from the CEFT-UNT endowment.
He said we could charge admission at the door, if we want, to cover any of our expenses or for our own fund-raising project.
All they ask is that we provide good food (not fast food) for 12 people who will be coming and also that we have a lot of people in attendance.
Some discussion went into this from having the event at the Onion Creek Country Club, to the Sons of Herman Hall on Decker Lane or just having it at Gethsemane Lutheran Church (where we have our monthly meetings).
James Van Bibber made a motion to invite the group, seconded by Pavla Van Bibber. Motion passed by members.
All suggestions were tabled for future considerations and discussions at a future meeting.
New Members: Irene (Marek) Grieco and Glenn and Jo (Sablatura) Siebert. Welcome!
September Birthdays:
• Sept. 1 - George Vacek
• Sept. 6 - Helen Stearman and Donna Toner
• Sept. 11 - Margaret Brewer
• Sept 12 - Albert Klinkowsky
• Sept. 23 - John Migl
Alice announced that accordionist Chris Rybak will be playing at the Sons of Herman Hall on Decker Lane on Sunday October 2, 2011.
Vice President Bernard Tupa announced that our program for this meeting was cancelled.
Jimmy Brosch was sorry that he could not make it due to health reasons.
October meeting will be Janice Hrncir on Genealogy.
Jeannie Dubcak made a motion to adjourn the meeting - seconded by Sara Vitek.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30p.m. with singing of Czech National Anthem.
Respectfully submitted,
Janie Zbranek, Secretary
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Minutes of the 8/23/20110 meeting
The Austin Czech Historical Association held its monthly meeting on August 23, 2011 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
A Pot Luck supper began with a prayer at 7:00p.m.
At 7:40p.m. President Alice Kubacak called the meeting to order.
Meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem.
Janie Zbranek read the minutes from the last meeting. Minutes approved as read.
Sunshine Report given by Janie Zbranek-
A get-well card was sent to Julius Dubcak, Roger Rabago and Sophie Zvonek.
Old Business and New Business:
President Alice Kubacak asked the membership for approval to send a deposit of $1500.00 to Onion Creek Country Club for Cesky Vecer on Sept. 17th. A motion was made by James Van Bibber, seconded by Carol Filer.
Alice encouraged members to attend the Cesky Vecer. It's a festive evening full of good food, good music and full of Czech culture.
James Van Bibber gave a report on the Cesky Vecer. Pavla is working very hard on getting everything ready for the meal. He asked that the decorating committee be at the Onion Creek Country Club at 5:00p.m.. Guests should come around 6:00p.m. or so. Gala begins at 6:30p.m.
There will be 10 guests per table and James Van Bibber, Alice Kubacak and Carol Filer will seat guests to their tables.
James also presented ACHA a check from Don Hughes Nationwide Insurance Agency for $250.00 as a sponsor for Cesky Vecer. A big "thank you" to Don Hughes for their support for many years for our annual event.
He also asked if anyone has the list of people that ACHA sends letters to inviting them to the Cesky Vecer.
James also touched on the "Heart of the Tin Trunk" musical that was held in Round Top in July and August. He said it was excellent and they will hold it again next year, so if you missed out on it this year, you will be able to see it then.
Janie Zbranek gave a report on where she sent the Cesky Vecer advertisements.
Newspapers and Radio Stations contacted were:
Texas Polka News (John Rivard)
KMIL Radio Station (Cameron)
KTAE Radio Station (Elgin/Cameron) - Charlie Taylor
Alfred Vrazel - for broadcast on KMIL on his Sunday Polka Shows
Travis-Williamson County Czech Heritage Society
KJT
KJZT
Vestnik (SPJST)
Fayette County Record
Tribune Progress - serves Central Texas - Granger-Bartlett-Holland area
Schulenburg Sticker
Nasinec - Czech Newspaper in Granger [
Wow! Way to go Janie!]
Alice Kubacak also sent notices to several churches to put it in their bulletins --- La Grange, St. John's - Fayetteville, St. Mary's -Taylor, West and Sts. Cyril & Methodius in Granger.
Program:
Pavla Van Bibber was scheduled to present her strudel making, but was unable to make it, so President Alice Kubacak contacted Lori Najvar and Dawn Orsak at the last minute. They presented a program on Texas Czech Woodways and gave some interesting information on Czech Culinary Foods. You can look up Lone Star Foodways on Dawn Orsak blog - www.svacinaproject.blogspot.com
Thank you Lorie and Dawn for a very interesting and informative program.
Birthdays for August:
Maurice Maluschka - August 7
Christa Rabago - August 12
No Anniversaries in August.
Six Guests: Edita and Kristina Rybak, Edita's childhood friend from Slovakia, Jana Trojanova. Shirley and W.J. Scott, guests of Christa and Roger Rabago and a friend of Pavla Pitra, Marie Padana.
Total of 49 attended the meeting.
Door prizes were won by Sophie Zvonek, Joe Peters and Janie Zbranek.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50p.m. made by Sara Vitek, seconded by Margaret Brewer.
Respectfully submitted,
Janie Zbranek, Secretary
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Minutes of the June 28, 2011meeting
The Austin Czech Historical Association held its monthly meeting on June 28, 2011 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
Prior to the pot luck supper, a prayer was said in Czech and in English.
At 7:40p.m., President Alice Kubacak called the meeting to order.
Meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem.
Janie Zbranek read the minutes from the last meeting. One addition was added to the minutes - Gene & Vi Volcik celebrated their 58th anniversary on May 23rd.
Minutes approved after this addition.
Sunshine Report given by Janie Zbranek-
A sympathy card was sent to the family of Charter Member Maurine Kocurek who passed away on June 17, 2011. Her husband Willie Kocurek was the founder of Austin Czech Historical Association then known as Austin Ethnic History Association.
A get-well card was sent to Sophie Zvonek who was in the hospital for three days and is still recuperating. Hope you will be feeling better soon Sohpie!
Old and New Business:
President Alice Kubacak announced that Janice Hrncir of Hallettsville will do a history/area genealogy report with details of the Czech villages or areas from where our ancestors came from. Index cards were passed out to members to fill out and return at the next meeting with information of names; and about where their ancestors came from; ship they came to the United States on; and year they arrived.
Mrs. Hrncir will research this and report on this at our October meeting.
Dr. Clay Shorkey announced that the Texas Music Museum will be hosting The First Annual Texas Music Festival celebrating the Music of Diverse Cultures in Austin. The Texas Music Museum is located in Austin on the corner of East 11th Street and San Marcos Street. The events will be every Sunday in June and July from 1:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. - Admission is Free. On a special note --- July 17th will feature Czech Music featuring The Czech Melody Masters and Austin Happy Czech Singers. Several of the singers are members of ACHA.
Pavla Van Bibber announced that Czesky Vcer will be September 17, 2011 at Onion Creek Country Club with entertainment by Chris Rybak. The Country Club will charge the same amount as last year $37.00.
She asked what we would like to have on the menu. So far, the menu will include salad - fruit tray - pork loin - duck - cabbage dumplings - potato swirls with chives - mushroom strudel - bread - potato leek soup - and a dessert table.
We will again have a silent auction, so start thinking of an item or so for the silent auction. The silent auction helps defray the costs for the entertainment and the country club.
There will be a Grand March also and everyone will have a good time. Buy your tickets now.
Pavla also announced that Father Steven Nesrsta with three seminarians from the Czech Republic will be at Pavla & James Van Bibber's home on July 24th and invited members to come and visit with the seminarians.
There will not be a meeting in July, but President Alice Kubacak said there will be a "committee meeting" on July 27th to organize plans for the Czesky Vcer.
Alice also praised our Vice President Bernard Tupa for his wonderful work on our website www.austinczechs.com. If you haven't checked it out, you need to go out there and do so. Bernard is doing a great job in keeping it up to date.
One new member was introduced - Margrite Baca.
Birthdays for June & July:
June 16th - Joe Peters
June 22nd - Leon Peters
June 26th - Johnny Vasicek
July 6th - Louis Zbranek
July 9th - Jeannie Dubcak
July 11th - Pavla Van Bibber
July 14th - Georgia Chamberlain
July 20th - Anne Hyzak
July 23rd - Woody Smith
Anniversaries for July:
July 25th - Pavla & James Van Bibber - 41 years
Julius Dubcak made a suggestion that upon signing the log book when we come in for the meeting, that next to the name if we would put the month and date of our birthday, it would make it easier to identify the current months birthday people.
President Alice Kubacak said there were about 16 members at the Accordion Festival at the Austin Senior Activity Center on June 7th.
Woody Smith announced that he will have several groups from Japan and is asking for host families to sponsor a child July 29th, 30th & 31st. You will be compensated $85.00 per child. He also needs hosts for adults for an entire month in mid-July and then in December. Compensation will be $1,000.00 for a month.
Anne Hyzak announced a musical "Heart of the Tin Trunk" to be held July 30th and 31st and August 6th & 7th at Round Top, TX. It's about a young girl's journey to discover her ancestry and her destiny.
Vice President Bernard Tupa presented the line up of programs for the future months.
August 23, 2011 - Pavla Van Bibber - Strudel Making
September 27, 2011 - Tentative - Jimmy Brosch will entertain us
October 25, 2011 - Janice Hrncir - Genealogy
November 22, 2011 - Thomas Durnin - Upright Bass & Czech Music
December 11, 2011 - ACHA Christmas Party
January 24, 2012 - Rudy Patek will tell us about the Joe Patek Orchestra
Bernard also shared dates for Church Picnics -
July 3rd - Dubina
July 4th - St. John's
July 17th - Moravia
August 15th - Praha
President Alice said the ACHA Christmas Party will be Sunday December 11 and for everyone to mark that date on their calendar.
Vice President Bernard introduced Sarah Vitek who shared her recipe and techniques for Jelly Making. Sarah treated us all with home-made bread upon which grape or strawberry/fig jelly was spread. What a treat! Thanks Sarah!
President Alice Kubacak asked for volunteers to serve on the committee for ticket printing - decorations, etc.
Door Prizes of two jars of jelly were donated by Sara Vitek. Winners were Lee Colwell and Leroy Kubacak.
We had a total of 37 members at the meeting.
Motion made to adjourn the meeting at 8:40p.m. by Jeannie Dubcak, seconded by Julius Dubcak.
Respectfully submitted,
Janie Zbranek, Secretary
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Below are the minutes for the meetings on April 26, 2011, and May 24, 2011
The Austin Czech Historical Association held its monthly meeting on April 26, 2011 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
During the pot-luck dinner, the University of Texas Language Dept. read a Czech poem "Chicken In The Field". Visiting professor LiBuse Heckova from the Czech Republic introduced eight of her Czech language students.
President Alice Kubacak called the meeting to order at 7:40p.m.
Meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Janie Zbranek read the minutes from the last meeting.
Minutes approved as read.
Laverne Dancak gave the Treasurer's Report.
Sunshine committee report - Janie Zbranek reported that she mailed a sympathy card to the family of Edward Schiller former member of ACHA who passed away.
President Alice Kubacak and Vlasta Pitra gave a report on The Children's Tour" on April 5th. There were 15 children in attendance. Pavel Cech the well known illustrator and author of Czech children's book was very impressed with the children and how well behaved they were and how attentive they were to the presentation.
The visiting group was served BBQ and the trimmings which were enjoyed by them.
Because of copyright rules, the evening was not videotaped.
NEW BUSINESS:
James Van Bibber reported that Pavla is working on setting up for the Český Večer. They just need to get a date set.
Lee Colwell reported that there will be a Czech Youth & Family Day in Dubina, TX. on Saturday, April 30, 2011 beginning at 9:30a.m. sponsored by The Czech Heritage Society of Texas and The Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center.
Guest were introduced…
Sara Martin of Lancaster, Tx. guest of Julius & Jeannie Dubcak.
Donald Toner and Dr. Clay Shorkey, President of Texas Music Museum.
Birthdays in April were recognized.
James Van Bibber - April 12th
Gene & Vi Volcik - April 21st
Happy Almaguer - April 25th
Joe Motl - April 27th
Three door prizes were given by President Alice Kubacak to winners - Dr. Clay Shorkey, Ted Vitek and Alex Chamberlain.
There were a total of 64 members and guests at the meeting.
PROGRAM:
Vice President Bernard Tupa introduced Rudy Munguia and the Central Texas Accordion Association. Wonderful music was enjoyed by all.
One of the members of the group announced and invited all to non-stop accordion music at the Austin Senior Activity Center, 29th & Lamar on June 7th at 7:00p.m. Free admission.
Jeannie Duback made a motion, seconded by Jerry Horn for meeting to adjourn at 8:50p.m.
Meeting adjourned with singing of Czech National Anthem, Kde Domov Muj.
Respectfully submitted,
Janie Zbranek, Secretary
The Austin Czech Historical Association held its monthly meeting on May 24, 2011
at Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
After a delicious pot luck supper, President Alice Kubacak called the meting to
order at 7:35p.m. The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Janie Zbranek read the minutes from the last meeting.
Minutes approved as read.
LaVerne Dancak gave the Treasurer’s Report. She asked if anyone has not paid their 2011 dues to come by and see her after
the meeting.
James Van Bibber
reported on dates of Sept. 17 and 24 for Český Večer that would
not interfere with UT football games. Chris Rybak would be available for Sept.
17th, so they will check with Onion Creek Country Club if either one of the dates
will be available and report back at next meeting.
James also reported that Karel Schwarzenberg, the Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Petr Gandalovic, the Czech Ambassador to the U.S. and
several other people from the Czech Republic will be at the National Polka Festival
in Ennis on Saturday, May 28th. During the opening ceremonies (after the parade)
six (6) veterans who served with General George S. Patton when the 3rd Army
liberated Czechoslovakia will be recognized and a medal will be presented to each
one by the Prime Minister, assisted by Brig. Gen. Sacha. The veterans are Charlie
J. Tomek, Wilie F. Laza, Anton V. Rejcek, Benjamin F. Zajicek, Hugo W. Gorgas
and Benn A. Gleason.
This is quite an honor to these men and a fitting tribute to not only these men but to
all veterans, especially to those that served in WW2.
He also reported that over 300 people were at the Slavnost “May Fest” Sunday, May
22nd in La Grange and everyone had a great time.
We will not have a regular meeting in July and President Alice Kubacak asked if anyone was interested in having a Sunday Game Day in July. There was no interest, so idea was tabled.
Anniversaries for April:
April 25th – Alice & Leroy Kubacak – 51 years
April 28th - Sara & Ted Vitek – 49 years
Anniversaries for May:
May 1st - Rachael & Johnny Vasicek – 46 years
May 6th - Jeannie & Julius Dubcak – 44 years
May 30th - Mary & Richard Dodson – 2 years
Willie & Joyce Bohuslav – 58 years
Birthdays for May:
May 1st - Edita Rybak
May 1st - Michelle Hyzak
May 5th - Alice Kubacak
May 6th - Janie Zbranek
May 21st – Tutty Maixner
May 24th – LaVerne Dancak
Guests:
Betty & Ed Kurtz – President of Herman Sons Lodge; Diane (Cmerak), Fernando &
Lea Gorchs; Jo Lynn & Dominic Pospisal; and Edita,Chris & Kristina Rybak
Announcements:
James Van Bibber announced that their sons will be adopting a baby and a 7 year
old and 9 year old. So, their family is growing very quickly. Congratulations Pavla
& James!!!
Chris Rybak announced the European Tour they will be taking August 13-25, 2011
and the SSCM Picnic in Shiner Sunday May 29th.
Alice Kubacak announced the East Bernard Kolache-Klobace Festival on Sat., June
11th.
June 12th – Elgin SPJST Hall – Czechaholics will be playing for a dance.
June 26th – SSCM Picnic in Granger with Dujka Bros. & Fritz Hodde Bands playing
for the dance.
Anne Hyzak announced that there will be a Polka Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic
Church in Corn Hill on Sunday June 5th at 10:30a.m.
Entertainment:
Vice President Bernard Tupa introduced Chris and Edita Rybak who entertained
us with his great accordion, keyboard and trumpet music and vocals. Bernard
Tupa accompanied him on trumpet. What a wonder night of good music and sing
along!!! Thank you Chris, Edita & Bernard!!!
Door Prizes compliments of Chris & Edita Rybak were won by Stephanie Sheridan,
Mary (Rychlik) Dodson, Janie Zbranek, Johnny Vasicek and Gary Brewer.
Motion made to adjourn by Janie Zbranek, seconded by LaVerne Dancak. Meeting adjourned at 9:00p.m.after singing the American; Slovak; and Czech National Anthems.
There were a total of 65 members and guests at the meeting.
Respectfully submitted, Janie Zbranek, Secretary {Thanks Janie for super reporting!}
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