They are among the youngest GCU members of Lodge 151—Julia Hulak’s grandchildren. Max Hulak, age 10, Abigail Michaela Hulak, and Megan Alexandra Hulak, one-year old twin girls. Their proud parents are Mark and Tasha Hulak and they live in Seattle, Washington. Mark works for Microsoft. Tasha is employed by Bank of America.
     Max is a wonderful and happy boy who loves visiting with his Aunt Christine, fraternal director of Lodge 151, Aunt Marilyn, Uncle Will, Uncle James and Grandma. He loves cars; they used to be Matchbox cars, but now Max and his Dad are looking for the perfect sports car to drive when he is older. Max plays soccer and baseball with aplomb, and swims like an athlete. He loves computer games and building robots….and loves his two new sisters. Abigail and Megan celebrated their first birthdays on May 18, and love to bounce joyously in their walkers, and smile all the time. They really love their older brother Max.
     Julie Hulak is lucky enough to have two other grandchildren, Austin 18 and Jennifer 16. They are the children of Paul and Susan Hulak and live in Fresno, California. Jennifer goes to Clovis Regional High School in Clovis Calif. Austin attends the University of California at Santa Barbara. They are busy teenagers.
     Our spring luncheon turned out to be very nice for the people that attended. The Chinese food was delicious and plentiful. The talent show was a good idea. Barbara read an inspirational passage The Desiderata. It expresses ones hopes and desires for living a good life. Chris and Marge said jokes and Helen and others sang some Slovak songs. We want to say a special thanks to Alex Marchak for his continual support.
     Our next event for the year is the Day at the Races at Belmont Racetrack on July 10, 2008. The cost is $40 and includes lunch, inside seating at the finish line, access to the club house, and free parking. For more information and tickets call Marge at 1-718-347-7059.
     Our annual Slovak and matching funds luncheon will be held in Jersey City on September 14, 2008. Our matching funds project for the year goes to ALS Association in the name of Dorothy Reuther Patient Care fund. Keep the date open. We hope to have a nice group. More information will be forthcoming.
     Congratulations to lodge member Kathleen Duhamel on her marriage to Randall Voorhees on May 16, 2008 at the Manor in West Orange, New Jersey. Her parents Joanne and Paul, sisters Nadine and Meredith and brother Tom and family happily participated in the ceremony. Kathleen is the granddaughter of the late Ann Mikula. We wish her many years of happiness.

President Marge Pajer - (718) 347-7059
Vice President Emily Panchuk - (718) 894-3377
Secretary Patricia Dietz - (718) 987-2847
Fraternal Director Christine Hulak
Auditors Charles Levkulich & Dorothy Huzinec

Planned Lodge Activities for 2008

August 15-Third Quarterly Meeting
September 14-Slovak Luncheon, Charity for matching funds, ALS patient care in memory of Dorothy Reuther
October 19-Fourth Quarterly/Annual Meeting in NYC