Minutes of 8/8/07 Meeting

This meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. by Sis. B. Vondra at American Sokol Office in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. The following BOI members were present: John Bazata, Mary Cushing, Bev Domzalski, Mary Ann Fiordelis, Allison Gerber, Chuck Kalat, Jan Kalat, Barb Kucera, Bob Kucera, Paul Lebloch, Juanita LoGiudice, Nancy Pajeau (late arrival), Kandi Pajer, Tom …

BOI Meeting held on 10-19-07 – Directors Conference

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by National Director of Men, Br. Chuck Kalat, and National Director of Women, Sis. Barb Vondra. Pledge to the flag was given. A moment of silence was observed in memory of past Sokols. All District Directors, American Sokol Board of Instructor members and guests were welcomed and requested to rise and introduce themselves. …

BOI Meeting held on 10-19-07 – Directors Conference

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by National Director of Men, Br. Chuck Kalat, and National Director of Women, Sis. Barb Vondra. Pledge to the flag was given. A moment of silence was observed in memory of past Sokols. All District Directors, American Sokol Board of Instructor members and guests were welcomed and requested to rise and introduce themselves. …

Minutes of 11/14/07 Meeting

This meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. by Sis. B. Vondra at American Sokol Office in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. The following BOI members were present: Bev Domzalski, Allison Gerber, Chuck Kalat, Jan Kalat, Barb Kucera, Bob Kucera, Juanita LoGiudice, Nancy Pajeau, Kandi Pajer, Tom Pajer, Irena Polashek, Barb Vondra, Patti Vondra, Howie Wise and Jane …

Minutes of 11/14/07 Meeting

This meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. by Sis. B. Vondra at American Sokol Office in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. The following BOI members were present: Bev Domzalski, Allison Gerber, Chuck Kalat, Jan Kalat, Barb Kucera, Bob Kucera, Juanita LoGiudice, Nancy Pajeau, Kandi Pajer, Tom Pajer, Irena Polashek, Barb Vondra, Patti Vondra, Howie Wise and Jane …

“Sokol Fitness” Exercises

The Sokol Fitness program of the American Sokol is a general fitness program for people of all ages to improve their health, fitness level, and overall well being. Click these links for the “Sokol Fitness” Program “Sokol Fitness” Program         Fitness Tracking Charts         Heart Rate Chart          Tots, Boys and Girls Fitness Exercises Warm-up Stretching Arm Strength/ Toning Leg Strength/ Toning Core Strength/ Toning …

Junior and Adult Cooldown Exercises

  Cool Down     Exercise Name Leg Lift Twists Exercise Code ACDLLT1 Exercise Description Lay on back with arms out to side and legs extended.  Lift one straight leg up perpendicular to floor.  Twist body so that leg crosses over to opposite side.  Bend knee in and out, then twist back and lower leg to repeat on opposite side. …

Junior and Adults Cardio Exercises

  Cardio     Exercise Name I-Step Exercise Code ACIS1 Exercise Description Start with a jumping jack in place. Take step and close forward. Do another jumping jack, then step and close backward. Repeat. Exercise Variation Can perform this activity with heel jacks, just lifting one leg to the side and moving arms when a jumping jack is used. Exercise …

Juniors and Adults Core Strength/Toning Exercises

    Exercise Name Half Extension Obliques Exercise Code ACSHEO1 Exercise Description Begin in sit-up position and sit up halfway.  Rotate torso to one side, middle, other side, middle, repeat.  Remain elevated for several repetitions. Exercise Variation Perform one set and then rest.  Can also hold in half-extension position with torso in one direction, then rest and repeat in opposite …

Juniors and Adults Leg Strength/Toning Exercises

  Leg Strength/Toning     Exercise Name Plie‘ Squats Exercise Code ALPS1 Exercise Description Stand with feet a little more than hip-width apart.  Put hands on hips, out to sides or out forward for balance.  Slowly lower into squat and stand back up.  Repeat. Exercise Variation Using the same technique, remain in squat position instead of the repeated plie‘ and …