Nest 45, St. Louis, Mo.

Nest 45, St. Louis, Mo.
District II, organized in 1905

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Recent Events [11/30/07]
Nest 45 Family Helps Feed The Hungry
By Ronald Merzweiler, District II National Director
In October, the Missouri Fraternal Congress had a workday to pack boxes at the largest food pantry in the St. Louis region. District II National Director Ron Merzweiler, Sr., his wife Jan, grandson Will and granddaughter Samantha worked with several other fraternals, including the Catholic Knights and CSA Fraternal Life.

During our three-hour period at the pantry, we all packed enough food to feed more than 11,706 people. Not only was it a fun afternoon, but we also got the opportunity to help out with a worthy cause. As an added bonus, we had the chance to meet plenty of good people.

Caption: When enlarged, pictured are members of various fraternals that recently volunteered at a St. Louis food pantry. Nest 45 members from the Merzweiler family were among those in attendance and include Jan (center), Samantha (center-right), Ron (back right) and William (front right).

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Member Spotlight [11/30/07]
Member Highlights Pol-Am Cultural Society Ball
By Ronald Merzweiler, District II National Director
Everyone gathered at the Sunset Country Club in St. Louis, Mo., for the prestigious Polish American Cultural Society Ball. Everything looked beautiful as the guests, dressed in their finest, entered the grand ballroom.

Soon there was a drum roll and the doors opened slowly to the ballroom, and the event’s master of ceremonies announced Miss Heather Amanda Merzweiler, escorted by her father Ronald R. Merzweiler, Jr. She looked so elegant in her long, white dress while holding a lovely bouquet of red roses. As she bowed gracefully to those in attendance, her impressive resume was read.

Needless to say, grandma Jan and grandpa Ron are very proud.

Caption: Pictured from the left is Heather Merzweiler, her father Ron Jr., grandfather Ron Sr., and grandmother Jan at the annual Polish American Cultural Society Ball, which was held at the Sunset Country Club.

Member Spotlight [6/21/07]
Stanley Podolski Appointed To Bank Board Of Directors
By Rhonda Meczkowski, Nest 45 Publicity
Stanley Podolski III of Nest 45, St. Louis, Mo., was recently appointed to the Board of Directors at the Capital West National Bank in Ft. Collins, Col. Podolski is CEO for Advanced Medical Imaging Consultants, PC, a regional radiology practice.

Podolski is a certified public account, a certified internal auditor, and a certified healthcare billing and management executive. An All-American in Track & Field at Southern Illinois University, Podolski is also a member of the university’s Hall of Fame and was briefly a member of the National Football League’s New England Patriots.
Podolski is married with two sons and resides in Ft. Collins.

Recent Events [5/21/07]
Nest 45 Youth Bowl In Falcons Tournament
By Rhonda Meczkowski, Nest 45 Publicity
Nest 45, St. Louis, Mo., held its annual Junior Bowling Tournament on Saturday, April 14, at the Sunset Lanes in St. Louis.

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Members enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of bowling and friendship. We had a total of seven juvenile members bowl, and they all did very well. We received a bowling pin from Sunset Lanes that all the kids signed and is now proudly displayed behind our Nest 45 Bar.

Some of our adult members participated with the children and also had plenty of fun. Afterwards, a pizza party was held and a great time was had by all. The juvenile members who bowled were James, Michael and Nicholas Blessing, Desirae Hammet, Lee and Wade Neisz, and Olivia Wall. Adults who participated were Jennifer Crow, Arika and Frank Snopek, Kim Wall, and Linda Wollford.

Caption: Pictured above are participants from this year’s Nest 45 Junior Bowling Tournament. First row (left to right) are Olivia Wall and Desirae Hammet Back row (left to right) are Nicholas and Michael Blessing, Lee and Wade Neisz, and James Blessing.

Nest Officers
President:
Sandy A. Czerniewski
Vice President:
Ronald R. Merzweiler
Vice President:
Linda M. Woolford
Financial Secretary:
Sharon L. Dominguez
Recording Secretary:
Patricia A. Heineman
Treasurer:
Cynthia L. Schepker
Physical Instructress:
Mary K. Blessing

Meetings
Monthly meetings are held every first Friday of the month at the Nest Hall at 8 p.m.

Club Contact Information
2013 St. Louis Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63106
(314) 421-9614

Regular Events
Special dinners are held every third Friday of the month at the Club Hall from 5-8 p.m.