Fireman's Fun Day

Jennings, KS came out in support of its fire department and Historic Building Preservation Fund for the 25th annual Fireman's Fun Day. It is a community event that combines a variety of activities and fun that all raise money for the organizations. Jennings No. 153 has been involved in helping for the last four years, and has utilized the Matching Funds to help increase the funds raised.

Crisis Center Fundraiser

North Texas No. 446 had a garage/bake sale for their local crisis center.

Bake Sale for Cancer Treatment

Boleslav Jablonsky No. 219 used a bake sale to help cancer patients.

Family Benefit Recipients

The Western Fraternal Life's Family Benefit program continues to assist members in need. So far, Western has provided $30,000 to members since starting the benefit in 2011. The Family Benefit provides up to five, $1,000 awards annually for costs associated with senior care, child care, respite care, elementary and secondary education, or extracurricular activities. The following are recipients of the 2016 Family Benefit grants.

Trunk-or-Treat

Heroes villains, princesses, monsters, and creatures of all kinds came out in force for the annual Trunk-or-Treat event. Festivities were held in Western Fraternal Life's parking lot on October 25 in Cedar Rapids, IA. The most successful yet, the event hosted over 250 children that visited decorated vehicle trunks and were rewarded with candy. Members of Cedar No. 7, Heritage No. 13, Cedar Rapids No. 262, Hawkeye No. 423, and Home Office staff hosted the trunks and assisted guests to make the evening a success.

Czech Fest in Hayward

On September 10 and 11, Zare Zapadu No. 44 held the 4th Annual Czech Fest for the community near Hayward, MN.

Historic Preservation Aided by Kolache Sale

Members of Cesti Vlastenci No. 153, Jennings, KS, were able to take advantage of the Highway 36 Garage Sale, Members in Action for building preservation.

Polka Party in Rossville

On September 17, 2016 the community gathered at the Moravan Lodge Hall for a polka dance with music from the J.D. Parr Czechland Polka Band organized by members of Moravan No. 128 (Rossville, KS).

2016 Fraternalist of the Year Dorothy Bonczynski

Dorothy Bonczynski, of Farwell, NE, is the winner of the 2016 Fraternalist of the Year.

Vizovické Pečivo: Dough Ornaments

The Czech heritage of vizovické pečivo, or dough ornaments, with instructions of how to make your own.