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| Czech Slovak American Club of Tucson The first gathering of the Czechs, Slovaks and Moravians, with the purpose of organizing a club, was November 10, 1954, at Tony's Guest Ranch at 22nd and Craycroft. Anthony and Sophia Vomacka hosted this event. The twelve participants were the Vomackas, Maria Masa, Ella Bodlak, Joseph and Marie Martinek, Jerry and Stella Lebl, Rudolph and Anna Novy and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Trojan. Tony Vomacka served as chairman through 1955. It was determined that a viable club could be organized if 30 persons, of Slavic heritage would be willing to participate. Rudolph Novy, a retired stone mason, Joseph Martinek and others decided that there were 200 Czech Slovak surnames in the telephone directory, and the quest began to attract members. On February 13, 1955 a constitution and by-laws were developed, and in March the name Czechoslovak American Club of Tucson was chosen. The Constitution stated that the "club membership would include persons of Czechoslovak ancestry and their American Friends". In April 1955, it was decided that a $1.00 fee per year would be charged to defray expenses. Activities of the club included: mushroom hunt on Mt. Lemmon, card playing, dancing and singing to the music of Joe Soukup, The club had a dance group who danced for various local function in Czechoslovak costumes. The "Besada" dance was performed for community functions. Celebration of anniversaries by re-enactment of the wedding ceremony, magician performance by Jim Kilpatrick, poetry readings, picnics, cultural presentation and political discussions such as the support of Medicare and responding to census by the Federal Government. Card playing became serious with disagreements leading to near fist fights. Rudolph Novy was appointed sergeant at arms to keep order during this activity. Food was served at every meeting, prepared by the women of the group. |
| Official incorporation of the club occurred in 1956. In February of 1957, 74 members attended the meeting. Announcements were made about many things, such as the Czechoslovak winning the "best pavilion award" at the 1958 Brussels World's
Fair; Mazarek (First President of Czechoslovakia) stamp being printed; continued support of Czechoslovak independence and freedom from oppressive powers; and the appointment of Madeline Albright as the first Secretary of State of Czechoslovak decent. Professor Joseph Malik announced at the November 11, 1973, meeting the naming of the Brichta School. Newspaper and radio announcements increased membership. Radio announcer Joseph Pobrislo of KTUC, made club announcements during the '50's and '60's, as does Danny Babich on KSAZ today. In 1989, a cookbook of Czech Slovak dishes was published and is still available from the Mountain View Restaurant or the club. The Club often sponsors groups such as the Prague Youth Choir in the Tucson community. Presidents of the club in chronological order: Rudoph Novy, Anthony Vomacka, Joseph Musil, Albert Svoboda, Ella Bodlak, Joseph Malik, Jr., Stanley Nemec, Frank Novak, Ben Storek, Ed Yendral, Dorthy Novak, Georgia Dobrovolny Rice, Fred Wunderlick, Shirley Jakimowich, Judi Pitr, Lou Knizek, Vera Masa, Edward Jakimowich, Vilo (Bill) Kohut, George Masa, Anthony Valach and current president Vera Bell Masa. Meetings are held on the second Sunday of the month from September through May. The club promotes the cultural heritage of the Czech, Slovak and Moravian ancestry. Tucson Hlasatel Newsletter is published monthly. Contacts President: Vera Masa vgmasa@webtv.net Phone: 520.663.5953 Vice President: Paula Malik pavlatex@aol.com Phone: 520.747.9920 Treasurer: Tony Valach antonvalach@webtv.net Secretary: Matt Grejtak grejajs@mindspring.com Website: http://tucsonczechslovak.homestead.com Created & maintained by: John Prokop jfprokop@comcast.com Director: Georgia Rice Rice Associates 7670 East Broadway, Suite 106 Tucson, Arizona 85710 Phone: 1.888.298.8989 Fax: 520.298.5426 Contributions The follolwing donors have graciously given to the Tapestry of Tucson project: Case & Marie Bonebrake Dobrovolny Family Matthew Grejtak Eddie & Bonnie Jakimowich, Jr. Lee & Mildred Lawless Rose Magyar Pauline Malik Vera B. Masa George &Jeralyne Matais Mountain View Restaurant Stanley Nemec & Cynthia Lloyd Georgia Rice |
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