• 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

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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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

District 4 is organizing an outing to the Somerset Patriots Baseball game and BBQ on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Tickets are free for members of District 4. Non-members are welcome to join for $36.00 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 May 1st.

Submitted by Sabina Sabados, Region 1 Director

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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.

• 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

• 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

Other announcements of local interest:
– WPSCA sponsors scholarships and hosts other events. Join the organization and get the newsletter.
– Slovak language classes: March 4 to April 22 – Greentree Public Library
– Slovak Day at Kennywood – Thursday, July 18, 2024
– Slovak Heritage Day at Pitt – Sunday, November 3, 2024
– Slovak Radio Program – WPIT 96.5 FM or 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. Check the website FCSU.com for information and insurance forms.

For questions or additional information regarding the district please feel free to email me at manasta@verizon.net.

Submitted by Margaret A Nasta, Secretary

• 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

• 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

• 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, June 9, 2024, at 1:00 P.M at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill, 575 West Main St., in Uniontown, PA

Regional Director James Marmol will be informing the members of upcoming Jednota events.

Submitted by Barbara A. Holly, Secretary

• 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

• BRANCH 200 KJ - Ford City, PA
• BRANCH 401 KJ - East Vandergrift, PA
• BRANCH 429 KJ - Butler, PA
• BRANCH 831 KJ - Tarentum, PA

• BRANCH 320 KJ - Belle Vernon, PA
• BRANCH 670 KJ - Donora, PA
• BRANCH 853 KJ - Charleroi, PA

• 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

• 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

• 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

• BRANCH 045 KJ - New York City, NY
• BRANCH 716 KJ - New York, NY

District Announcements

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.

• 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

• BRANCH 114 P - Mc Mechen, WV
• BRANCH 373 KJ - Weirton, WV
• BRANCH 472 KJ - Caldwell, OH
• BRANCH 888 KJ - West Palm Beach, FL

• 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