Districts
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District 1 | REVEREND MATTHEW JANKOLA: CT, MA
- President - Michael Kuruc
- Vice President - Kurt Solek
- Recording Secretary - Deborah Nelson
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer - Laura Minese
- BRANCH 019 KJ - Bridgeport, CT
- BRANCH 517 KJ - Unionville, CT
- BRANCH 890 KJ - Westfield, MA
District Announcements
The Reverend Matthew Jankola District will conduct its semi-annual meeting via Zoom on June 9, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
At this meeting, we will discuss plans for the coming year. Interested members are encouraged to contact me at csteacher3@gmail.com to obtain a link for the meeting. We look forward to hearing from our dedicated members.
Submitted by Deborah M. Nelson, Recording Secretary
Branch 746 is hosting a Summer Picnic in the Park for Region 1. Join us on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Al Kalla Park (2801 Highland Avenue, Linden, NJ) to gather for food and fun. Branch scholarships will also be presented this afternoon. Food will be provided by Julie Rada Catering. Members are free. Non-members are welcome to attend for a nominal fee of $20. Please RSVP to Joanne Tkach Polt @ 732-762-3148 by July 27th if you plan to attend.
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District 2 | REVEREND JOHN J SPITKOVSKY DISTRICT: IL, IN, KY, WI
- President - John Jurcenko
- Vice President - Paul Chismar
- Recording Secretary - Jennifer L Carlton
- Financial Secretary - Patricia LaPorte
- Treasurer - Patricia LaPorte
- BRANCH 006 KJ - Streator, IL
- BRANCH 040 KJ - Streator, IL
- BRANCH 083 KJ - Mt. Prospect, IL
- BRANCH 089 KJ - Milwaukee, WI
- BRANCH 153 KJ - Chicago, IL
- BRANCH 224 KJ - Palos Hills, IL
- BRANCH 313 KJ - Orland Park, IL
- BRANCH 543 KJ - Palos Hills, IL
- BRANCH 581 KJ - Porter, IN
- BRANCH 706 KJ - Dyer, IL
- BRANCH 729 KJ - Phillips, WI
District Announcements
Reverend John J Spitkovsky District 2 will sponsor a District outing on October 13, 2024 at the Theater at the Center in Munster, IN. There will be a Brunch at 1:00 and a John Denver Tribute Show at 3:00. If you are not an FCSU member, the cost is $81.30. If you are a FCSU member, the District will cover $38.00 of the cost. If you are interested, contact your Branch Officer before July 31 to find out how much the Branch will cover.
BRANCH OFFICERS: All money must be sent to Treasurer Pat LaPorte by August 15, 2024.
Submitted by John Jurcenko, President -
District 3 | GEORGE ONDA DISTRICT: PA
- President - William Patty
- Vice President - Darlene Patty
- Recording Secretary - Linda Gonta
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer - Stephen J. Gonta
- BRANCH 086 KJ - Mt Pleasant, PA
- BRANCH 122 KJ - Export, PA
- BRANCH 181 KJ - United, PA
- BRANCH 199 KJ - Hostetter, PA
- BRANCH 312 KJ - Latrobe, PA
- BRANCH 393 KJ - Greensburg, PA
District Announcements
The George Onda District will hold its semi-annual meeting on Saturday, September 28, 2024, after the 5:00 P.M. Mass at St. Florian Parish, 4263 Route 981, United, Pa. The meeting will take place in the Parish Social Hall. The agenda will include Election of Officers, planning our upcoming Štedrý Večer, and receiving news from our branches. Food and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Darlene Patty at 724-493-8712. We look forward to a great turnout!
Submitted by Darlene Patty, Vice President -
District 4 | MSGR. JOHN E. RURA DISTRICT: NJ
- President - Sabina Sabados
- Vice President - Emilia Filak
- Recording Secretary - Mary Kapitan
- Financial Secretary - Mary Kapitan
- Treasurer - Stephen Minarovich
- BRANCH 102 KJ - Trenton, NJ
- BRANCH 132 KJ - Boonton, NJ
- BRANCH 290 KJ - Bridgewater, NJ
- BRANCH 652 KJ - Trenton, NJ
- BRANCH 746 KJ - Linden, NJ
District Announcements
Districts 4 and 16 are organizing an outing to the Somerset Patriots Baseball game and BBQ on Sunday, July 28. Tickets are free for members of District 4. Non-members are welcome to join for $36 per person/child. The price includes entrance to the ballpark, 90-minute Buffet, and designated picnic style seating. Come join us for a fun evening of fraternalism and baseball! RSVP is required. For details, contact Jo Anne Peppe at gsmgjap@aol.com by June 20th. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend!
Branch 746 is hosting a Summer Picnic in the Park for Region 1. Join us on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Al Kalla Park (2801 Highland Avenue, Linden, NJ) to gather for food and fun. Branch scholarships will also be presented this afternoon. Food will be provided by Julie Rada Catering. Members are free. Non-members are welcome to attend for a nominal fee of $20. Please RSVP to Joanne Tkach Polt @ 732-762-3148 by July 27th if you plan to attend.
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District 5 | MICHIGAN DISTRICT: MI
- President - Robert Kristofik
- Vice President -
- Recording Secretary -
- Financial Secretary - Joseph C Rimarcik, Jr
- Treasurer - Joseph C Rimarcik, Jr
- BRANCH 584 KJ - Taylor, MI
- BRANCH 595 KJ - Muskegon Hts, MI
- BRANCH 633 KJ - Mt Morris, MI
- BRANCH 721 KJ - Bannister, MI
- BRANCH 743 KJ - Sterling Heights, MI
- BRANCH 756 KJ - Owosso, MI
- BRANCH 780 KJ - Saginaw, MI
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District 6 | PITTSBURGH DISTRICT: PA
- President - Dave Matta
- Vice President - Mary Ann Goldie
- Recording Secretary - Margaret Nasta
- Financial Secretary - Patrick Sullivan
- Treasurer - Patrick Sullivan
- BRANCH 002 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
- BRANCH 004 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
- BRANCH 035 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
- BRANCH 038 KJ - White Oak, PA
- BRANCH 060 KJ - Mc Keesport, PA
- BRANCH 213 KJ - Valencia, PA
- BRANCH 254 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
- BRANCH 276 KJ - Mckeesport, PA
- BRANCH 465 KJ - Baden, PA
- BRANCH 580 KJ - West Mifflin, PA
- BRANCH 587 KJ - Aliquippa, PA
- BRANCH 618 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
- BRANCH 628 KJ - W Homestead, PA
- BRANCH 733 KJ - Aliquippa, PA
District Announcements
The Pittsburgh District extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Florence Matta who passed away on June 24. Flo was a member of Branch 38 and also served as District Auditor.
Branch 254 will host the Fall Business Meeting on Sunday, November 24, 1:00 PM at Holy Trinity Church of St Thomas the Apostle Parish, 529 Grant Avenue Extension, West Mifflin PA. We will discuss business matters and plan events for next year. Officers for 2025 will be elected.
Other announcements of local interest.
– WPSCA: meets 7 PM first Mondays at Mt Lebanon Public Library. Meetings resume in October.
– WPSCA sponsors scholarships and hosts events such as wine tastings. Join the organization to get the newsletter.
– Slovak Day at Kennywood – Thursday, July 18.
– Guardians/Pirates baseball game – at Cleveland – Sunday, September 1 – contact Brad Matta(see flyer in this issue of the Jednota).
– September Fest at NSS – Saturday, September 28 – 11 to 4 – free admission
– Western PA Slovak Radio Hour Dinner Dance – Saturday, October 13
– Slovak Heritage Day at Pitt – Sunday, November 3 – noon to 5 – free admission
– Western PA Slovak Radio Hour – WPIT 96.5 FM / 730 AM
As always, members are urged to check the Jednota for updates on FCSU business matters as well as social events and contests. Be sure your beneficiaries are up to date. FCSU insurance information and forms can be found at FCSU.com
Submitted by Margaret A Nasta, Secretary -
District 7 | REV. JOHN MARTVON DISTRICT: PA
- President - Peter Gerko
- Vice President - Luke Butara
- Recording Secretary - Dr. Michael Kopanic Jr.
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer - Mary Kuzilla
- BRANCH 023 KJ - Johnstown, PA
- BRANCH 096 KJ - Carrolltown, PA
- BRANCH 292 KJ - Windber, PA
- BRANCH 321 P - Johnstown, PA
- BRANCH 372 K - Beaverdale, PA
- BRANCH 484 KJ - Coral, PA
- BRANCH 571 KJ - Johnstown, PA
District Announcements
District 7 will hold its semi-annual meeting on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Hoss’s Steak and Seafood, 1198 Wayne Ave, Indiana, PA, from 1:30 to 4:00 PM. Branch 484 will be hosting the meeting. Discussions on this year’s First Catholic Slovak Unions’ activities will be the main focus of the gathering. We
look forward to all branches of District 7 being represented. Please come and enjoy Slovak fellowship, and hopefully, beautiful spring weather.
Submitted by Monica Rura -
District 8 | REVEREND STEPHEN FURDEK DISTRICT: PA, NC
- President - Katherine Nowatkowski
- Vice President - Karen Sterling
- Recording Secretary - Joann Austin
- Financial Secretary - Monica Fabian
- Treasurer - Monica Fabian
- BRANCH 003 P - Hazleton, PA
- BRANCH 055 KJ - Philadelphia, PA
- BRANCH 064 KJ - Brookside, AL
- BRANCH 075 KJ - Shamokin, PA
- BRANCH 112 KJ - Mahanoy City, PA
- BRANCH 157 KJ - Catasawqua, PA
- BRANCH 226 P - Mount Union, PA
- BRANCH 266 KJ - Hazleton, PA
- BRANCH 293 KJ - Lansford, PA
- BRANCH 294 KJ - Tresckow, PA
- BRANCH 353 P - Hazleton, PA
- BRANCH 796 KJ - Egypt, PA
- BRANCH 856 KJ - Washington DC
- BRANCH 857 KJ - Levittown, PA
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District 9 | FRANK T HOLLY JR DISTRICT: PA
- President - James Marmol
- Vice President - Patricia Speshock
- Recording Secretary - Barbara Holly
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer - Dolores Marmol
- BRANCH 108 KJ - Connellsville, PA
- BRANCH 162 KJ - Uniontown, PA
- BRANCH 367 KJ - Fairchance, PA
- BRANCH 410 KJ - Uniontown, PA
District Announcements
The Frank T. Holly Jr. District of Uniontown, PA will hold a meeting on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 1:00 P.M at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill, 575 West Main St., in Uniontown, PA
This is a special election meeting for the office of auditor.
Regional Director James Marmol will be informing the members of upcoming Jednota events.
Submitted by Barbara A. Holly, Secretary -
District 10 | REVEREND STEPHEN FURDEK DISTRICT: OH
- President - Gregory Petrasek
- Vice President - John Moynihan
- Recording Secretary - Barbara Sutila
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer - Ann Sutila
- BRANCH 001 KJ - Lakewood, OH
- BRANCH 024 KJ - Cleveland, OH
- BRANCH 228 KJ - Lorain, OH
- BRANCH 450 KJ - Cleveland, OH
- BRANCH 553 KJ - Akron, OH
- BRANCH 855 KJ - Cleveland, OH
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District 11 | MSGR. JOSEPH TISO DISTRICT: PA
- President - Patrick Froncek
- Vice President - Velma Luketic
- Recording Secretary - Karen L Greggs
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer - Vicki L Schaub
- BRANCH 200 KJ - Ford City, PA
- BRANCH 401 KJ - East Vandergrift, PA
- BRANCH 429 KJ - Butler, PA
- BRANCH 831 KJ - Tarentum, PA
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District 12 | MSGR. ANDREW HLINKA DISTRICT: PA
- President - Cheryl Hyatt
- Vice President - Joseph Tarquinio
- Recording Secretary - Monica Boone
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer - Maureen Massafra
- BRANCH 320 KJ - Belle Vernon, PA
- BRANCH 670 KJ - Donora, PA
- BRANCH 853 KJ - Charleroi, PA
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District 13 | JOZEF CARDINAL TOMKO DISTRICT: PA
- President - Joseph A Cervenak
- Vice President -
- Recording Secretary -
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer -
- BRANCH 007 KJ - Houtzdale, PA
- BRANCH 198 P - Johnsonburg, PA
- BRANCH 417 KJ - Winburne, PA
- BRANCH 456 KJ - Hawk Run, PA
- BRANCH 667 KJ - Ramey, PA
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District 14 | REVEREND JOSEPH L. KOSTIK DISTRICT: OH, PA
- President - John J. Leskovyansky, Jr.
- Vice President - Carlie Peshek
- Recording Secretary - John J. Leskovyansky, Jr.
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer - Vivian Sedlacko
- BRANCH 165 KJ - Erie, PA
- BRANCH 259 KJ - Struthers, OH
- BRANCH 260 KJ - Coitsville, OH
- BRANCH 682 KJ - Youngstown, OH
- BRANCH 731 KJ - Youngstown, OH
- BRANCH 764 KJ - Warren, OH
District Announcements
Following are the currently Scheduled District Meetings for Calendar Year 2024.
1. Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.; Fireplace. (Semi-annual meeting).
2. Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.; Fireplace.
3. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. (Annual Meeting for Election and Installation of Officers for 2024); Fireplace.
4. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. (Short Meeting and Christmas Dinner); Location TBD
An Additional meeting might be called/scheduled if needed for fraternal activities.
Meetings will be held at The Fireplace 2075 E. Western Reserve Rd. Poland, OH 44514; unless otherwise specified, indicated, or announced. For questions or additional information please contact John L. Leskovyansky Jr. at home (330) 549-3788 or by cell (330)-559-5981.
Submitted by John L Leskovyansky, Jr., President -
District 15 | PRINCE PRIBINA DISTRICT: AR, CA, KS, MN, OR, WA
- President - Paul Skuben
- Vice President - Dr. Peter Skuben
- Recording Secretary - Dr. Maria Cyprich
- Financial Secretary - Milan Konkol
- Treasurer - Milan Konkol
- BRANCH 003 KJ - Minneapolis, MN
- BRANCH 330 KJ - Tacoma, WA
- BRANCH 403 KJ - Kansas City, KS
- BRANCH 404 KJ - Stuttgart, AR
- BRANCH 735 KJ - Portland, OR
- BRANCH 844 KJ - Los Angeles, CA
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District 16 | MSGR. STEPHEN KRASULA DISTRICT: NY
- President - Julie Ann Gurega
- Vice President - Peter Gaspar
- Recording Secretary - Renata Jurasiova-Vasil
- Financial Secretary - Renata Jurasiova-Vasil
- Treasurer - Renata Jurasiova-Vasil
- BRANCH 045 KJ - New York City, NY
- BRANCH 716 KJ - New York, NY
District Announcements
Districts 4 and 16 are organizing an outing to the Somerset Patriots Baseball game and BBQ on Sunday, July 28. Tickets are free for members of District 16. Non-members are welcome to join for $36 per person/child. The price includes entrance to the ballpark, 90-minute Buffet, and designated picnic-style seating. Come join us for a fun evening of fraternalism and baseball! RSVP is required. For details, contact Jo Anne Peppe at gsmgjap@aol.com by June 20th. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend!
Branch 746 is hosting a Summer Picnic in the Park for Region 1. Join us on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Al Kalla Park (2801 Highland Avenue, Linden, NJ) to gather for food and fun. Branch scholarships will also be presented this afternoon. Food will be provided by Julie Rada Catering. Members are free. Non-members are welcome to attend for a nominal fee of $20. Please RSVP to Joanne Tkach Polt @ 732-762-3148 by July 27th if you plan to attend.
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District 17 | SS CYRIL & METHODIUS DISTRICT: NY, PA
- President - Michael J. Slovenkai
- Vice President - Morgan Dendler
- Recording Secretary - Mary Jo Rubino
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer - Colleen Mattey
- BRANCH 005 P - Exeter, PA
- BRANCH 085 KJ - Blakely, PA
- BRANCH 152 KJ - Plymouth, PA
- BRANCH 166 KJ - Binghamton, NY
- BRANCH 173 KJ - Mountain Top, PA
- BRANCH 238 KJ - Dunmore, PA
- BRANCH 368 KJ - Wilkes Barre, PA
- BRANCH 382 KJ - Scranton, PA
- BRANCH 419 KJ - Mountain Top, PA
District Announcements
Saints Cyril & Methodius District 17 of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Broome County in New York will conduct its Annual Spring Meeting on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Branch delegates will gather at St. Joseph Marullo Parish, 237 William Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania.
District Auditors will meet at 11:30 A.M. to check the books. The business meeting will convene immediately after.
A catered luncheon will be provided. All branches are urged to send representatives to this meeting. Each branch is asked to bring a $25 gift for a drawing to be conducted at the end of the meeting.
Submitted by Michael Slovenkai, President -
District 18 | TORONTO-BYESVILLE OHIO DISTRICT: FL, OH, WV
- President -
- Vice President -
- Recording Secretary -
- Financial Secretary -
- Treasurer -
- BRANCH 114 P - Mc Mechen, WV
- BRANCH 373 KJ - Weirton, WV
- BRANCH 472 KJ - Caldwell, OH
- BRANCH 888 KJ - West Palm Beach, FL
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District 19 | MSGR. MICHAEL SHUBA DISTRICT: CANADA
- President - Mike Kapitan
- Vice President - Emil Jursa
- Recording Secretary - Anne Mitro
- Financial Secretary - John Tokarsky
- Treasurer - John Tokarsky
- BRANCH 638 KJ - Thunder Bay, Ontario
- BRANCH 785 KJ - Mississauga, Ontario
- BRANCH 789 KJ - Windsor, Ontario
District Announcements
Monsignor Michael Shuba District 19/Region 8 Semi Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday June 13 2024 at 7:00pm. Location will be Sts Cyril and Methodius Slovak Church Hall at 5255 Thornwood Dr, Mississauga Ont. We will discuss the upcoming events to be held until the end of the year. Please RSVP your attendance to Mike Kapitan at 416-621-1534.
Submitted by Anne Mitro, Secretary