Welcome

CSA Fraternal Life was founded on the principle that each of us are brothers and sisters. Fraternal means brotherly.

For more than 150 years, CSA has been serving members nationwide and evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our membership. We are a non-profit society owned by the people insured with us—our members.

CSA Mission Statement

CSA Fraternal Life is a society that provides competitive insurance and retirement products to its members. With appreciation for our founding Czech and Slovak ancestors, our mission is to encourage and share a common bond through a social network that fosters community involvement promoting courtesy, compassion and professionalism.

Special Member Benefits

In addition to providing competitive insurance and annuity products, CSA offers member benefits that give added protection. Most Member Benefits are available at no extra cost.

Society members that meet the eligibility requirements can qualify for:

  • Scholarship Grants are awarded to eligible members attending an accredited institution full time.
  • Children security benefits available in the form of income, education grants and/or premium waiver during minority in the event of the death of one or both parents.
  • Newborn death benefit and a guaranteed insurability option.
  • Adult safeguard benefit for expenses not reimbursed by a relief agency in the event of a natural disaster.
  • Nursing Home Benefit allows waiver of surrender charges on annuity withdrawals for custodial, intermediate or skilled nursing home care.
  • ScriptSave provides member households with a personalized prescription drug discount card that is recognized by 53,000 participating pharmacies nationwide.   Discounts are also available for eyeglasses, hearing aids, diabetes and respiratory supplies and daily living products for physical and clinical needs.
  • LifeLink, a premier medical emergency alert system is available to CSA members at an affordable, one-time discounted charge.
  • Hertz provides year-round discounts on daily, weekly, weekend and monthly vehicle rentals to all CSA members.

Cultural Events Calendar

Sunday,
January 31, 2010

Fraternal Family Division indoor water park swim party at the Holiday Inn Chicago/Elmhurst Mayan Adventure Waterpark, 1 to 5 p.m. Only $15 per person. RSVP requested but not mandatory: Call Missy at 708- 442-8347.

Monday,
February 1, 2010

CSA Photo Contest entry deadline.

Sunday,
March 21, 2010

Bowl-o-Rama—All CSA members between the ages of 5 and 17 are eligible. An application form for entry in the Jr. Bowl-o-Rama will appear in the January issue of the Journal.

Saturday,
March 27, 2010

Czech Festival at the American Czech Center, 4690 Lansdowne Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.There will be music, delicious food, a deli, Czech boutique, cooking demonstration and several new activities.Admission is free of charge!

Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
April 30, May 1-2

CSA National Bowling Congress held at the Suburbanite Bowl, 18 W. 251 Ogden Avenue, Westmont, Ill. Friday night Hospitality held at the LaQuinta Inn, 855 79th Street, Willowbrook, Ill. Bowling starts Saturday 1:15 p.m. for Singles and Doubles, and Sunday 9 a.m. for Team Events. Lodging available at LaQuinta 630-654-0077. For further information contact Richard Nowaczynski at 630- 910-6917. DEADLINE for entry is March 31, 2010. See entry form on page 13.

Sunday,
June 6, 2010

Lidce Commemoration— 11 a.m. in Crest Hill, Ill.

Sunday,
June 6, 2010

Lodge Estlian No. 404 75th Anniversary Celebration. For reservations call Virginia Kupinski 618-345-4014.

Sunday,
August 1, 2010

Czechoslovak American Congress Picnic-Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Ave. (by Village Hall) in Brookfield, Ill. The Festival features: music, raffle, arts and crafts and food such as sausage, potato pancakes, roasted corn, bakery, traditional food and ice cream. Also featured: Bohemian American Concertina Association and the United Moravian Societies Besidka dance group. Bring your folding chairs. For information contact Richard Grosser at 708-485-3357.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 6-8

74th Annual CSA Get-Together at the Lisle Naperville Hilton, Lisle, Ill.

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, August 8-10

CSA National Convention at the Lisle Naperville Hilton, Lisle, Ill.