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Another avenue of fraternalism is the number ofsocial clubs that are affiliated with our localassemblies. These social clubs afford a localgathering place for our members to meet,socialize, and plan the fundraising and sportingevents mentioned herein.
Youth Christmas, Easter, and HalloweenParties
Annually our local Assemblies and Wreaths hostChristmas, Easter and Halloween parties for ouryounger members. Santa Claus and the EasterBunny make their appearance at these events tothe delight of our starry-eyed children, presentingthem with gifts and enjoyment.
Scholarship Programs
The Slovak Catholic Sokolhas always been committed topromoting higher educationamong our members through anannual scholarship program makinga total of $60,500 in scholarshipgrants available to eligible members each year. Scholarship opportunities are offered at three levels:
Catholic Grade School Students – 38 Scholarships are awarded at $250 each.
Catholic High School Students –19 Scholarships are awarded at $500 each.
College Level Scholarships – 30 $1,000 grants,1 The Joseph and Mary Spernoga Grant, $500, 2 The Theodore and Mary Jane Rich Grant,
(1) one male and (1) one female, $2,500 each, 2 The Emil Slavik Grant, (1) one male and
(1) one female, $2,500 each, 1 The Doctor Lesko Medical Memorial
Scholarship, $1,000 and 2 The Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial
Scholarship, $500 is awarded to the applicantthat best exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism. For over 107 years the Slovak Catholic Sokol,
a fraternal life insurance and benefit society, has provided sound financial protection and unique fraternal benefits for our members.
P.O. Box 899205 Madison StreetPassaic, NJ 07055
Home Office Phone: 800-886-7656Fax: 973-779-8245
E-mail: [email protected]
www.slovakcatholicsokol.org
A tradition of providing sound financial protection and benefits to our members.
Slovak Catholic Sokol
Giving Back to Members andCommunity
Join Hands Day
On the first Saturday in May,members of the Slovak CatholicSokol in their local areas cometogether for “Join Hands Day” to make a difference in theircommunities through helpful projects that connectyouths and adults. “Join Hands Day” gives oursociety’s membership the opportunity to reach outto people they may know, to connect generations,and to develop new relationships.
Food and Clothing Collections
Unfortunately, many people throw out perfectly good, used clothes ratherthan deliver them to the SalvationArmy or Goodwill. A clothing drive is a fun and a personally fulfilling way to make it easier for individuals tomake a difference helping the less fortunate.Throughout the year, at meetings or local socialfunctions, our members, various drives or fundraisers to assist others in need.
Membership
To enjoy the numerous benefits of the SlovakCatholic Sokol an individual must be a member of the society. To become a member of the Sloval Catholic Sokol and wish to enjoy these benefits contact our Sales & MarketingOffice (888) 381-5431 or [email protected].
SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL
Fraternal Programs
The Slovak Catholic SokolFraternal Benefits arejewels within the FraternalBenefit Society’scommunity. Our slogan a“Sound Mind in a SoundBody” promotes health,religion, and ethnic pride.The programs we provideare driven through our assembly and wreathsystem; which is deeply rooted in supporting theirchurches and communities.
Our athletic and gymnastic programs emphasizeour belief in both physical and mental health, aswell as our commitment to our fraternal way of life.These programs not only offer the opportunity tocompete against each other, but also develop thesense of teamwork and camaraderie. Thesefriendships exist beyond team members; they carryover to building new and life-long relationshipsthroughout the organization.
Fraternal programs exist on each level of theorganization. International, Regional (Group) andLocal (Assemblies/Wreaths).
International Events
International Slet
(Calisthenics, Gymnastics, Track& Field Meet) The hallmark of our fraternalactivities is the InternationalSlet, a four-day event whichbrings together our childrenand young adults from acrossthe United States and Canadato compete in a variety ofgymnastic, calisthenics and track and field events.
The inaugural "National Slet" tookplace in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1912,where over 100 of theorganization’s youth competed,each representing their respectivegeographical areas.
The International Slet takes placeevery two years in a selected citythroughout the United States andCanada. Typically, a campus-likeenvironment is utilized at either a college oruniversity. Some of the athletes who haveparticipated in this meet have gone on to competeat the collegiate, professional, and Olympic levels.
International Bowling Tournament
For over 65 years, men andwomen of all ages andbackgrounds have gatheredat various sites throughoutthe United States andCanada to enjoy theirpassion for bowling, friendsand fraternalism. This annual ournamen has odivisions, one each for men and women. Eventsinclude Teams, Doubles, Singles, and All-Events.
International Basketball and Volleyball Tournament
Biannually, men’s basketball and women’s volleyball teamsrepresenting their regions acrossthe United States and Canadaconverge to compete for theorganization’s National Title.Although the competition is fierce throughout tournament play, fraternalism and friendship abounds.
International Softball Tournament
Every summer since 1988,the Slovak Catholic Sokol hasorganized a SoftballTournament for athletes ofour society. Male and femalesoftball teams representingtheir local areas fromMassachusetts to Wisconsincompete in this weekendclassic of a Double-Elimination Tournament.
International Golf Tournament
Mark your calendar! The monthof August designates the timewhen Sokol members andamilies, both male and female of
all ages enjoy three rounds ofgolf with other fellow Sokolmembers. There are a number oflights established that meet
most skill levels of play. TheSlovak Catholic Sokol takes great pride in thequality of the courses where the tournament isplayed, as well as the hospitality and fraternalismthat prevails.
Regional and Local Events
Throughout the Sokol community, whichencompasses ten states and Canada, fraternalactivities thrive. Many of the international eventsare held regionally through the Eastern and CentralDistrict Tournaments where Sokol athletescompete in basketball and volleyball events atvarious levels. In addition, many of our local groupshost bowling and golf tournaments, as well associal events and fund raisers.
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