Although Czechs and people of the Czech origin traditionally tend to dislike formal organizations, there are a few active non-profit organizations in North America (usually sponsored partly by the membership and partly by various governments):

• Aviso!
  America's Largest Multi-Cultural Directory on the Internet.

• Bexar County Czech Heritage Society, Dedicated to the preservation of our Czech Heritage. Contact: Leroy Janda.

• Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences - SVU
  1703 Mark Lane, Rockville, MD 20852, Phone/Fax: (301) 881-7222, Contact: Miloslav Rechcigl Jr. - President, Founded: 1958, Members: over 2000. International non-profit organization devoted to promotion of Czech and Slovak culture, preservation of Czech and Slovak heritage abroad and cultural co-operation between the US and the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It publishes newletter "Zpravy SVU", organizes annual conferences, SVU world congresses every other year, publishes Kosmas. Membership includes individuals with professional or family interest in the Czech Republic and/or Slovakia. More SVU announcements are also on our website...

• Czech Heritage Preservation Society
  P.O. Box 3, Tabor, SD 57063, Phone: (605) 463-2476, Contact: Mildred Cimpl - Treasurer, Founded: 1974, Members: 230.
  Organization for preservation of Czech heritage by preserving the language, culture and buildings of ancestors. Hold regular meetings parties and publish a newsletter. The organization celebrates the Czech days in June, Christmas parties, Haloween party, Czech language program and picnic. Anyone may join.

• Sokol Minnesota
  383 Michigan Street, St. Paul, MN 55102, Phone: (612) 920-5949, Contact: Ken Wyberg - Chairman, Board of Trustees, Founded: 1865, Members: 250.
  Ethnic, cultural, gymnastics organization to further the knowledge of Czech and Slovak culture. The organization holds monthly meetings, various activities (diners, dances, cultural and educational forums) and publishes monthly newsletter. Members must be 18 years of age or older.

• Czechs in Texas
  • Joe Janecka
  • Czech Heritage Society
  • Czech Cultural Center, Houston, TX
  • Czech MIDI Polka Music
  • Texas Polka Music Radio Station