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ESTNIK SPJST Herald Official Publication of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Founded 1897
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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503
VOLUME 88 NUMBER 5
ISSN-07458800
February 2, 2000
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person's loue for spouse and children and concern ouer their welfare are good reasons to keep one's life insurance contract in good standing. But sometimes, even the most well-planned insurance program becomes outdated. For that reason, it's a good idea to occasionally review your certificate and see if it still fits your changing needs. That's where an SPJST sales representative can help. When you're ready to review your present coverage, give your local lodge sales representative a call. If you're not sure about who to talk to, please contact the SPJST Insurance Department at 1 (800) 727-7578 and they canput you in touch with a sales representative in your area.
Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates February 5 February 6 February 9 February 12
District Youth Counselors Meeting Fried/Baked Chicken Dinner (Fund Raiser) Lodge 54, West District Three Delegates Meeting at Lodge 25, Ennis Vaientine Dance, Sponsored by Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club February 12 Sweetheart Dance, Lodge 180, Burleson February 13 District Two Skating Party in Temple February 13 Anniversary and Valentine's Celebration, Lodge 88, Houston Deadline for recommendations to Finance Committee February 15 Deadline for ad design and money for SPJST Convention February 15 Brochure Due to Home Office State Tarok Tournament at Lodge 6, Cottonwood February 19 By-Law Committee Meeting, SPJST Home Office February 19 Finance Committee Meeting, SPJST Home Office February 19 SPJST State Lodge Officers Workshop, Lodge 25, Ennis February 26 Lodge 32, Victoria Polka Festival at February 27 Inez Community Center Publication Committee Meeting, SPJST Home Office March 4 State Straight Domino Tournament at Lodge 35, Elk March 4 District Five Spring Meeting, Lodge 172, Pasadena March 5 March 10-12 Youth Leaders Workshop at Peaceable Kingdom Retreat State "42" Domino Tournament at Lodge 25, Ennis March 18 District Two Spring Meeting, Lodge 18, Elgin March 19 Insurance Committee Meeting, SPJST Home Office March 25 March 26 District Six Spring Meeting, Lodge 30, Taiton Texas Spring Gala, Lodge 24, Cyclone April 1 District One Spring Meeting April 9 Deadline for Recommendations to By-Law Committee April 13 District Four Spring Meeting, Seymour Seniors Center April 16 Hosted by Lodge 73, Seymour District Three Spring Meeting, Lodge 66, Waco April 30 State Horseshoe Tournament at Temple Lions Park May 13 Teen Leaders Workshop at Peaceable Kingdom Retreat June 2-4 SPJST 28th Convention, Temple June 12-14 --SPJST---
SPJST youth club members attending the January 22 workshop in Waco engage in a puzzle-building exercise. The activity emphasized how regular communication can help achieve group objectives. Pictured above, from leff, are: Dawn Capps of Lodge 47, Seaton; Jennifer Green of Lodge 29, Taylor; Katie Weeks of Lodge 66, Waco; and Jodie McAdams of Lodge 66, Waco. (See related photos on page 15.)
Youth Officers' Workshop
Youth Club Officers foc on parliamentary procedure by State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny
Lodge 92, Fort Worth: Lacy Cervenka of. Lodge 29, Taylor; Crystal Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton; Randall Marek of Lodge 24, Cyclone: and Laura The 2000 Youth Club Off- Spanel-Weber of Lodge 20, Granger. icers Workshop was held Sat- State Youth Director Melanie urday, January 22 in the audito- Zavodny then welcomed everyone to rium at Providence Hospital in the workshop. She explained the defiWaco. More than 100 young people nition of parliamentary procedure, its and adults attended the workshop. history, and its importance to youth This year's workshop included clubs and lodges. 1987 SPJST State King, 1992 Mr. instruction on parliamentary procedure, handouts, a Power Point presen- SPJST and host of Temple's Czech music radio program Michael Morris tation and games. Following registration, participants addressed the participants on the eleplayed the "Autograph Game." They ments of public speaking. State introduced themselves to their peers Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz then explained and collected autographs. The program opened with a skit on the 10 basic principles of parliamenhow not to conduct a meeting. Skit tary procedure. Melanie listed the participants were Paxton Davies of (Continued on page 14.)
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates Rates subject to change without notice
Universal Life 7.00% for Annualized*
Roth IRA
Home or Farm Mortgages:
6.00% for Annualized*
6.75% for 1 to 7 years 7.25% for 8 to 15 years 7.50% for 16 to 20 years 7.75% for 21 to 30 years
Annuity II
Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages 8.50% for 10 years 8.75% for 11 to 15 years
6.00% for Annualized* Certificates issued 4-1-93 and after
Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized* Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 'Rates effective 2-1-2000 through 4-30-2000
2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, February 2, 2000
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Getting Back to the Basics
VESTNI SPJST Herald
VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members' fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
EDITOR: BRIAN VANICEK, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Home: 13851 St. Hwy. 53, Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com
OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 771-1359
LEONARD MIKESKA VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575
LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 773-2950
SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505
DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (409) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
FRANK KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504
JOHNNIE KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691
STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855
LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 686-6160 4006 Ascot Ln., Houston, TX 77092
MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77904
BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - FLOYD KOSTELKA, ROUTE ONE, BOX 24-A, DIME BOX, TX 77853 - (409) 884-0112 DISTRICT II - LAVERNE CABLA, 10612 OSCAR SCHOOL ROAD, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (254) 985-2354 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SHARON HOHMANN, 222 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 - (915) 651-5884 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, 219 CR 47, ANGLETON, TX 77515 - (409) 922-1279 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K, ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (281) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - JAROLYN POPP, 850 NORTH VIEW, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 - (210) 620-7025 BYLAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - CLARENCE MATULA, BOX 533, 140 W. FANNING, LA GRANGE, TX 78945 - (409) 968-5987 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, V. CHMN. 350 RIEGER ROAD, COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) 365-2000 DISTRICT III - KAY LYNN KOVAR, 3303 LAKE BARDWELL DRIVE, ENNIS, TX 75119 - (214) 875-5498 DISTRICT IV - BEVERLY TEPLICEK, SCTY., ROUTE ONE, BOX 40-A, ROWENA, TX 76875 (915) 442-4841 DISTRICT V - DOROTHY PFLUGHAUPT, 1243 CLOVIS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 864-2163 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (512)578-3279
DISTRICT VII - BETTIE HOUSE, 1721 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, PLEASANTON, TX 78064 (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 822-6397 DISTRICT II - FRANK PAJESTKA, JR., P.O. BOX 381, HOLLAND, TX 76534 - (817) 657-8176 DISTRICT III - MICHAEL GALLER, 526 KAREN, WACO, TX 76706 - (254) 662-4934 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, CHMN. 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 (915) 651-8550 DISTRICT V - JERRY PROCHAZKA, V. CHMN., 20507 RAMSEY ROAD, BOX 634, CROSBY, TX 77532 - (713) 328-3004 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, 4 BOB WHITE, SAN MARCOS, TX - 78666 - (512) 3532948; (H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, SCTY. ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77 83 6 (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - ALBIN MACHU, V. CHMN., 2204 SMITH AVE., TAYLOR, TX 76574 - (512) 365-5489 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214) 348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, CHMN., 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX - 76905 (915) 651-8045. DISTRICT V - EDNA WEHRING, 183 1 CRYSTAL CT, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 864-2815 DISTRICT VI - JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 - (512) 874-4461 DISTRICT VII - POLLY BAYER, ROUTE 4, BOX 166, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (210) 216-7954 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR BARBARA ROSENKRANZ, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: derose@stonemedia.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: melaniez@vvm.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 - (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 836-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 12939 WHITTINGTON, APT. NO. 706A, HOUSTON, TX 77077 (281) 679-5567 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
Sales Representatives Assistance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1-800-72-SPJST After Office Hours and/or Weekends, call STATE FIELD MANAGER GENE McBRIDE, NO. 7 Frank James, MPR BELTON, TX 76513 - (254) 780-1906
DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry Kucera (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home)
DISTRICTS 5 and 6 Jim Wiest (361) 782-5597 Houston: (713) 249-9596 E-mail: Jimatspjst@aol.com DISTRICTS 1 and 7 Larry Wagner (830) 276-4414 or (830) 742-4463 (Home) E-mail: insagent@texas.net
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Good Job! SPJST Youth Club officers from across the state met at Providence Hospital in Waco on Saturday, January 22 for their annual workshop. The emphasis was on parliamentary procedure and how to conduct an effective meeting. "Sometimes it's taken for granted that everybody knows how to conduct an effective meeting," said State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, who conceived and coordinated the event. "It isn't difficult - but you've got to understand the basics. "Fundamental practices like making a motion, putting it up for discussion and voting have got to come as second nature if, you really expect your group to make progress," she explained. Getting back to the basics: It was an excellent and practical idea for a workshop. Many of us, I know, have struggled at one time or another with meetings that start late, meetings that run late, meetings that go off track and meetings whose decisions and assigned
actions are forgotten minutes after their conclusion. Learning the importance of listening, discussing and disagreeing respectfully are key elements of a meeting conducted according to guidelines of effective parliamentary procedure. How much can you learn in a day? As we learned on Saturday, you can cover a lot of ground - if you put your mind to it. With regards to the youth workshop, to enhance the experience, participants received some excellent course materials relating to conducting effective meetings and planning that they will be able to apply in their youth clubs. The day is coming when our young people - many, perhaps, who participated in the workshop - will be the leaders of our Society. We are indeed fortunate to have a conscientious State Youth Director, dedicated adult youth leaders and supportive parents who are planting the seeds now that, with care and nurturing, will yield a bountiful harvest in the years ahead. Keep up the good work.
"We are planting the seeds now that, with care and nurturing, will yield a bountiful harvest in the years ahead."
-SPJST-
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INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
SPJST introduces new sales representatives The SPJST is pleased to introduce the addition of Michael L. McCoy as a sales representative for Lodge 9, Snook. Michael and his wife, Stefanie live in Snook with their three children.. Michael McCoy Michael's interests include hunting and fishing. You can reach Michael at (409) 272-3225. The SPJST is pleased to introduce the addition of William "Billy" R. Towslee as a sales representative for Lodge 17, New Tabor. Billy and wife, Ginger, reside in Bryan. Billy Towslee They have four children and one grandchild. Billy has an interest in sports. You may contact Billy at (409) 776-9645. The SPJST is pleased to introduce the addition of Rudy Sosa as a sales representative for Lodge 117, Robstown. Rudy and his wife, Rosie, live in Corpus Christi. Rudy Sosa They have six children and nine grandchildren. Rudy's hobbies include
fishing and hunting. Rudy can be reached at (361) 241-4305. The SPJST is pleased to introduce the addition of Jonathan E. Ellefson as a sales representative for Lodge 221, Harker Heights. Jonathan and his wife, Jennifer, live in Jonathan Belson Harker Heights. Johnathan's interests include investing, tennis, hiking and biking. Jonathan can be reached at (254) 698-7062. In many cases, your local SPJST sales representative is someone you know and someone who knows about the many insurance options available to you. When you're ready to review your present coverage, please give your local lodge sales representative a call. If you aren't sure who to call, please contact the SPJST Insurance Department at 1 (800) 727-7258 and they can put you in touch with a sales representative in your area. —SPJST-
Additional copies of the 2000 SPJST Member Services Directory will be available at the Februal 26 state lodge officers workshop at Lodge 25, Ennis. Copies are also available through the SPJST Home Office.
Universal Life. Tailored to Meet Your Needs. Universal Life has been called many things: • The Plan of the Future • A Computer-Age Plan • A New Concept in Life Insurance A Plan Custom-Designed for Each Insured It's all of these things. Here are some of the features of SPJST's Universal Life contract, which we call our "SPJST Flexible Protector Plan": Step 1: You elect an amount of insurance and select Death Benefit Option A or B (as described below). You can also select the amount of premium you want to pay and make the initial payment.
Step 2: As each premium is received by
Step 3: At the beginning of each month, a charge for the life insurance protection is deducted from the cash value to pay the monthly life insurance protection costs.
Step 4: Interest at current rates is credited to the fund each month.
SPJST, a small expense charge is deducted and the balance goes into your cash value account.
Coverage is Flexible. You have a choice of two death benefits, Option A or Option B: Option A: Level Death Benefit. The death
benefit is made up of life insurance and the cash value. Initially, this benefit is equal to the face amount. However, current tax law states that there must always be a certain minimum proportion of life insurance in the certificate. Therefore, as
the cash value approaches the face amount, the death benefit increases automatically.
Option B : Increasing Death Benefit. The death benefit is equal to the face amount of life insurance protection plus the money in the cash value account.
YEAR 2000 CONVENTION
April 13, 2000: Deadline for By-Law Recommendations Convention time is drawing near! ber, please do so. Also remember to lease take note of the following dates. sign all recommendations! All recommendations for changing byAPRIL 13, 2000 laws must be signed and in the hands DEADLINE FOR of the By-Law Committee Secretary RECOMMENDATIONS! prior to April 13, 2000, in order to be JUNE 12, 13, 14 considered. The secretary will forward CONVENTION IN TEMPLE all signed recommended changes to the by-laws to the Vestnik for publication. Beverly J. Teplicek Recommendations will be accepted By-Law Committee Secretary from individual members as well as 817 FM 381 from lodges. If you can tie the recomRowena, Texas 76875 mendation to a published by-law num—SPJSTBY-LAW RECOMMENDATIONS (Editor's Note: Recommendations to the By-Laws appear in the Vestnik, as submitted by their author(s) and as directed by the SPJST By-Law Committee in accordance with Article 20. (g) of the SPJST By-Laws, which reads as follows: Recommendations may be submitted in writing either in the English or Czech language and will be published in the language in which they were received) January 1, 2000 Dear Madam Secretary: Please enter the following for a bylaw change: The Board of Directors will have to meet certain qualifications to be elected to the Board. Along with be a member, they must be an independent businessman or woman or have attained a management position in private industry. They must be able to make policy decisions and leave the implementing of the policy to the officers of the Supreme Lodge. They have no power unless the Supreme Lodge is in session. Thank you, Bobby Hoelscher Lodge 24, Cyclone —SPJST-
January 1, 2000 Dear Madam Secretary: Please enter the following for a bylaw change: The officers are to be paid by a salary base of approximately $20,000 plus commissions based on the dollar volume of their department. The commissions will be paid a certain rates for each million dollars of volume and will go on a sliding scale as the volume increases. There will be NO CAP on the amount of commission that can be earned. When the volume gets to a certain point, the commissions will be low, but will CONTINUE to be earned.
The writer feels that the above approach will ensure that the SPJST will be run on a business basis and will run as most businesses are today. There will be no excuses for a rating dropping as the officer will not be handed a dole as they are today. Thank you, Bobby Hoelscher Lodge 24, Cyclone —SPJST-
1/24/00 Convention Delegates: Add to or change to read: It is mandatory of all Lodges, that all Sales Representative who have made the required number of meetings of the Lodge to qualify to go to the convention as a delegate, be automatically a delegate. If more sale representative is eligible than a Lodge needs, then an election is used to decide, who goes as a delegate. Reason: The Sales Representative is the ones who know the structure of the SPJST and it's goals. If it was not for the Sales Representatives the Lodge would not get members, and also not qualify for the incentive awards, thusly the Lodge who does not get new members, just fade away. Edna Wehring Lodge 88, Houston District Five —SPJST-
What's an Annuity? Many people buy homes even though they have no intention of ever living in them. Instead, they lease the property and collect rent at regular intervals. They have made an investment of capital for the sole purpose of producing a regular income. An annuity is a similar kind of arrangement ... The basic purpose of an annuity is to distribute a regular, guaranteed lifetime income through a scientific liquidation of invested capital. Annuities start with a sum of money that has either been paid in a lump sum (single pay annuities) or has been accumulated through payments over a number of years (deferred annuities). In planning for retirement, a person may want to "send money ahead" by making regular payments to an annuity years before retirement. At retirement, the annuity will be ready to make payments back to supplement retirement income ... — Introduction to Life Underwriting, Dearborn o R&R Newkirk, Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc.
Take a Closer Look at SPJST flnnuities Current Rates Posted on Page One
4NESTNIK—Wednesday, February 2,2000
YEAR 2000 SPJST CONVENTION
February 15, 2000 Deadline for Convention Brochure Ads Dear Members, The SPJST XXVIII Convention is fast approaching and plans are being made to have the convention brochure printed. The convention brochure will be given to approximately 300 delegates plus visitors at this convention. Any profits from the convention brochure will go to District Two. If your lodge, your family, your friends or your company wish to place an ad in the brochure, please do so now. The prices of ads for the convention brochure are as follows: Full Page Ad 1/2 Page Ad 1/4 Page Ad 1/8 Page Ad Memorials or Well Wisher Ad
$100 $60 $35 $20 $5
All ads will need to be submitted in
black and white print. The ad needs to be printed or typed and only good clear pictures will be accepted. Please designate the size of your ad. Mail a copy of your ad along with your check or money order to: Convention Brochure Supreme Lodge SPJST P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 The cut-off date for receiving the ad at the Home Office is February 15, 2000. For more information regarding the placing of an ad, please contact the Secretary-Treasurer's department. Thank you for your interest and support. Lanita Anglin Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-
Accomodation Information for the XXVIII SPJST Convention Arrangements have been made with some of the motels in Temple for rooms for those attending the SPJST XXVIII Convention. These rooms will be held until May 1, 2000. Anyone who needs a room should call and make reservations as soon as possible. A credit card number or a check in the amount of one night's Motel Name/Address
Telephone
Rate
Confirmation No.
Comfort Suites
(254) 770-0300
$60
SPJST
Econo Lodge 1001 N. General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504
(254) 771-1688
$42.95 SPJST
Hampton Inn
(254) 778-6700
$55
875/6359—SPJST
(254) 770-1100
$60
SPJST
(254)-778-5511
$54
SPJST
(254) 771-2980
$58.50 58210881
(254) 778-0272
$36.15 SPJST
(254) 778-4411
$44
(254) 778-0962
$43.95 SPJST
1415 N. General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504
1414 SW H K Dodgen Loop Temple, Texas 76504
Holiday Inn Express
Finance Committee Meets February 19 at Home Office The Finance Committee will meet on Saturday, February 19, 2000 at the Home Office, Temple, Texas at 9 a.m. The Committee will be reviewing the financial structure of the Supreme Lodge as stated in Article 25 (a) of the By-laws. Recommendations or questions to the committee must be in
writing and mailed to Rita Vanek, Secretary, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437 no later than February 15, 2000. Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek, Secretary SPJST Finance Committee —SPJST-
1301 N. General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504
Inn at Scott & White 2625 S. 31st Temple, Texas 76504
La Quinta Inns 1604 W. Barton Avenue Temple, Texas 76504
Motel 6 1100 N. General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504
Ramada Inn
Insurance Committee
Meets March 25 at Home Office Please note that the SPJST Insurance Committee will be meeting at the SPJST Home Office on Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. at the Home Office in Temple. Members are encouraged to send their recommendations or comments concerning the Insurance Committee to their district
committee member for discussion at this meeting. Committee members and their addresses and telephone numbers are listed on page two of the Vestnik. Submitted by, Susan Skrabanek, Secretary Insurance Committee
Super "8" 5505 S. General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76502
If you have any questions regarding accommodations for the convention,
please feel free to call SecretaryTreasurer Anglin at 1 800 727-7578.
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Temple Area Accomodations SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main Street • Temple, Texas Phone: (254) 773-1575 WATS: 1 (800) 727-7578 Waco
Meets March 4 at Home Office
North
concerning the Vestnik and related topics to their district committee member for discussion at this meeting. Committee members and their addresses and telephone numbers are listed on page two of the Vestnik. Submitted by, Helen Kelner, Secretary Publication Committee —SPJST-
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802 N. General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504
Publication Committee Please note that the SPJST Publication Committee will be meeting at the SPJST Home Office on Saturday, March 4, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. at the Home Office in Temple. A range of communication-related issues will•be addressed. This will be an open meeting and all are invited to participate. Members are encouraged to send their recommendations or comments
lodging will insure that your room will be held for late arrival. The following is a list of the motels which have rooms blocked for SPJST members and the confirmation number you will need to use for these special room rates. All room rates are subject to applicable tax and prices are based on double occupancy.
Loop 363
1. Comfort Suites 2. Econo Lodge 3. Hampton Inn 4. Holiday Inn Express S. Inn at Scott 8 White 6. La Quinta 7. Motel 6 8. Ramada Inn 9. Super 8
West
District Three Delegates
Meet February 9 at Lodge 25, Ennis (Editor 's Note: Sony for the typos which appeared last week in the following letter. Thanks for your attention.) All District Three Convention delegates are asked to attend a meeting Wednesday, February 9 at 7 p.m. at Lodge 25, Ennis. Refreshments will
be served. Please bring any submissions you. may have for the Year 2000 Convention by-laws. Likewise, please bring your by-law books if you have them. I hope to see you February 9. Kay Lynn Kovar District ThreeBy-law Committee Representative —SPJST-
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District Six Spring Meeting March 26 Dear Readers, Mark Sunday, March 26, on your new Year 2000 calendar as the date for the District Six Spring meeting. Lodge 30, Taiton will be the hosting lodge and we will meet at the Taiton Hall.
Complete details will be provided closer to the meeting date. Hope to see everyone there! Fraternally, Annie Vahalik District VI Secretary
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District Five Planning Committee Sets Schedule for March 5 Spring Meeting A meeting was held at Lodge 172 and $2.50 for children under 12. on January 22, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. The Please bring your best desserts so we meeting was called to order by can have an auction fo ,- the youth. We President Evelyn Mikeska and a lunch also need door prizes and other prizes for bingo as everyone can play— was served. The District Five Spring meeting is young or old. scheduled for Sunday, March 5, 2000 At the fall meeting, everyone had a at Lodge 172, Pasadena located at great time, so please come and invite 3609 Preston, (281) 487-3297. Lunch other members and your friends. will be served at noon and a social Carolyn Filipp will be in charge of the from noon till 2 p.m. with the meeting music, so please come. following at 2 p.m. There will be roast Fraternally yours, beef with potatoes, green beans and Evelyn Mikeska, FIC sauerkraut with ice tea, lemonade. District Five President There will be a charge of $4 for adults —SPJST-
SPJST LIBRARY ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM
New Year's Resolution: Visit the SPJST Library and Museum The SPJST Library recently sub- The museum was also open for scribed to the "Hospodar" (Good tours the night of our Christmas Open Manager). This newspaper, written in House on December 6. A steady flow the Czech language, has been in pub- of people were coming in and out of lication since 1890. It originated in the museum most of the night as they Omaha, Nebraska and was founded by enjoyed not only the "usual" displays Jan Rosicky. This newspaper has but also a decorated pioneer room been published in West, Texas since with a Czech Christmas tree to get them into the holiday spirit. It was 1961. The present editor and publisher, obvious that we could have extended Jan Vaculik, has been publishing the our hours even longer as a few visipaper since 1989. The newspaper con- tors enjoyed the sights right to the sists of a variety of articles of interest. very end of the night! You might find articles about the "Old Now for the new year why not Country" handed down from genera- make one of your New Year's resolution to generation; articles of a reli- tions to come see your museum? If gious nature; seasonal articles about you are interested in taking a "walk" Christmas, Easter, etc.; personal cor- into the rich legacy and history of the respondence from readers of different Czech people, this would be an ideal countries such as Canada and the place to begin your journey. Perhaps Czech Republic; advertisements about you would like to bring your children the Czech Republic, and articles of and grandchildren so they, too, could events from ten years ago and the dif- experience the uniqueness of a past ferences in those events that have generation. Maybe you had firsthand experience living through a portion of since occurred. Subscriptions to the Hospodar are this history . . . come back and remi$30 per year Please direct your sub- nisce as you recapture some of your bygone days either through a guided scription requests to: tour or a personal walk on your own. Hospodar 1:erever this new year takes you, P.O. Box 301 vv 6- each k ave a Stastny 'West, Texas 76691 v Dv month of December, 81 'visijoe tors tourei the rf:.:.:eurn. Dc. a, Georgia, ed ••: , • s ft= M:: se'..
Lodge Letters Section
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Margaret Smotek, Mary and Frank Matula And Helen Zabransky reported on the in-room visits at Hallettsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Dear Members, Director Vanek spoke to the memOur lodge met Sunday, January 9, bers on SPJST activities and meetings. 2000 at the American Legion Tap The meeting adjourned. A delicious Room at 2 p.m. President Joe Siptak lunch was served with President Siptak called the meeting to order followed by giving the meal prayer. the Pledge of Allegiance led by Youth The lodge door prize was won by Club Secretary Elizabeth Vahalik. Margaret Smotek. Many thanks to Resolution Committee Chairman Director Vanek for the SPJST door Gaynell Chudej read resolutions of prizes that were won by Mary Matula, sympathy for our departed members, Lillie Balusek, Helen Zabransky, Frank George E. Neuman, Emma Konvicka Matula and Evelyn Holy. and Steve Satsky. Our next meeting will be Sunday, Roll call showed all officers present. February 13 at the American Legion Recognized and welcomed was Tap Room at 2 p.m. Hope to see you District Six Director and Supreme there! Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek. He then Fraternally, installed the present officers. Patsy Zabransky, Reporter The meeting continued with —SPJSTSecretary Margaret Smotek reading the minutes to the last meeting which were approved. Correspondence was read. Treasurer Helen Zabransky gave the financial report and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Lillie Balusek reported on upcoming SPJST events. Hi! First, I want to wish our Sunshine Chairman Elsie Mascheck President, Brother Al Soukup, a speedy reported on the monthly bingo at recovery after his surgery on January Steven's Convalescent Center. 21. Hope he is doing great. Assisting her were Lillie Balusek and Looking forward to seeing him, perMary Matula. A get well card was sent haps, at our next meeting. And, bring to Evelyn Sklar. your sweetheart to Cottonwood Hall on Committees were then named. Sunday, February 6 at 2 p.m. Our They are: Resolution—Gaynell monthly meeting will start then, folChudej, Vicky Zak and Gaye Galetka; lowed by a bit of fellowship and a meal Sunshine—Elsie Mascheck; Audit— Victoria Orsak, Mary Matula and prepared by the Jerry Kucera family. You parents, bring the youth to the Albert Smotek; Refreshment—Mary hall by 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 6, Matula and Victoria Orsak. Evelyn which is the youth club meeting time. Holy was thanked for the wonderful They will hold their meeting first, job she did as Refreshment Committee which I noticed will be the standing Chairman for many years. time each month on the first Sunday. Then the adult lodge meeting will be Luncheon Meetings Set After a discussion, it was voted to afterwards at 2 p.m. Oops! I noticed that a social is comhave lunch only at the March, June, ing up on Friday, February 4. Come on September and December meetings. out and join in some domino games Also, bingo will be played and birthafter enjoying a bite to eat with others. days recognized and a cake given at Usually getting things ready to eat by these meetings. 6:30 p.m. so come on out and enjoy. It was suggested to check into rentFraternally, ing the Lutheran Church basement for Stella Perez, Reporter meetings. President Siptak will check —SF:STinto this.
Lodge 4, Hallettsville meets February 13
Lodge 6, Cottonwood meeting scheduled
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood Presents 2000 Officers
15, Buckholts seeks member support, ideas for future lodge operation Lodge
Attention lodge members: We need all of you to attend our next lodge meeting February 14, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. This is a very important meeting. We need your cooperation, support and your input as of how we can continue operating our lodge hall. Don't let us down. Thank you. Fraternally, Charlsie Svetlik, Secretary —SPJSTPictured above, from left, front, are: Secretary Barbara Hykel, Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, Assistant Youth Leader Lydia Dobecka, Flag Bearer Georgie Soukup, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Irene Schiemenz and Reporter Stella Perez. BACK: Installing officer District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, President Al Soukup, Vice President George Sulak, Financial Secretary George Straten and State Field Representative Jerry Kucera. Raymond J. Marek, left, and Bobby Dobecka, right, present check on behalf of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, to Gene Horak, accepting on behalf of the McClennan County Czech Heritage Club.
Lodge 6, Cottonwood "membership quilt" project in the works Our first project is for every member of Lodge 6 to make a 12 1/2" by 12 1/2" block with your name somewhere on the block. I will collect all of the blocks, assemble them into two quilt tops and then machine quilt them into quilts. One quilt will be awarded in a prize drawing at our July 16 picnic and the other will be auctioned at the picnic. If I get more than 60 blocks, we will have more quilts for the auction. Lodge 6 now has 700 members so if you are a member of Lodge 6 and are not coming to the monthly meetings, please come to the February meeting or any monthly meeting or call Irene
18, Elgin installs officers for 2000 Lodge
Lodge 18 members held their first regular meeting in the new millennium on January 18 at 7:30 p.m. with corn bread and black-eyed peas the main course with barbecue sausage, salad,
dip, chips, pies, cakes and pudding Johnnie and Irene Vrabel were in charge with members assisting. Special guests for the dinner and meeting was the Honorable President Howard Leshikar from the Home Office in Temple. Lodge President Andrew Greinert called the meeting early due to a long agenda. Members led by President Greinert said the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer for deceased members. December minutes were read by Secretary Agnes Eschberger. Reports were heard form Treasurer Agnes Rupp; Youth Leader Ruby Bowen; Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator/Reporter Dollie Hajda; Bar—Thomas Ries; Ticket—Gladys Mogonye; Memorial Fund—Mildred David; House—Irene Helgren; Membership—Marvin Marek; Entertainment—Artie Monson. Fraternally, Dollie Hajda New Business Under new business, President Andrew Greinert turned the beginning of the meeting over to Honorable President Howard Leshikar. President Leshikar spoke briefly to the members on being able to be here and see the
Members of Lodge 18, Elgin who attended the December meeting enjoy Christmas dinner Tobola Schiemenz at (254) 829-2255 for more information about the quilt project. I must have all of the blocks by June 4 so that I will have enough time to complete the project. You can give me your block as soon as you finish it or mail it to: Irene Schiemenz 523 Wagoner Road, Waco, Tx 76705. The sooner the better! The quilts will include a block with the text "SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Texas Picnic (or Auction) July 16, 2000." I would like to thank the Lodge 6 members for their support in this project. Fraternally, Irene Tobola Schiemenz Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Eschberger enjoy Christmas dinner at Lodge 18, Elgin December meeting.
Lodge 18, Elgin Makes Holiday Contribution to SPIST Scholarship Fund
At their December meeting, members of Lodge 18, Elgin presented a $500 check to the SPJST Scholarship Fund. Pictured above, from left, are Trustees Jack Eschberger, Thomas Ries, Ruben Krieg, Dud Morris and Johnnie Vrabel, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar accepting check, Lodge 18 President Andrew Greinert, District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, Secretary Agnes Eschberger, Treasurer Agnes Rupp and Vice President/FAC and Reporter Dollie Hajda.
Wednesday February 2, 2000--VESTNIIV7 new millennium. Then he took part in swearing in all officers and trustees for the year 2000 to serve Lodge 18. Alex Roehlke was appointed parliamentarian. Those appointed to audit the books for the year 2000 are Agnes Rupp, Bill Canaly and Doug Morris. Mildred David will serve again as the Memorial Chairman. The Financial Secretary/Treasurer is Marvin Marek. New Committee includes Thomas Ries, Marvin Marek and Tola Canaly who will decide how much and to what organization the lodge donates. Resolution Committee Dollie Hajda, Evelyn Gustafson and Lazelle Wuthrich. Those celebrating birthdays in January are Arthur Weisner, Oscar Helgren, Andrew Greinert, Evelyn Marek, Elvin Eschberger, Mildred David, LaVerne Bartosh and Richard Martin. Happy birthday! Johnnie and Irene Vrabel and Delphine and John Stoll celebrated their anniversaries. We wish them many more happy years together. Fraternally, Lazelle Wuthrich, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 24,Cyclone plans for spring gala April 1 Dear Lodge 24 Members, The monthly meeting was held on January 10, 2000. Before the meeting, the members had a social and a meal. Thanks go out to LaVerne and Jerry Cabla for fixing the hot dogs and setting up the kitchen. Also thanks to the other members for bringing food and door prizes. The door prize winners were David Nauert, Bobby Hoelscher, Joe Haisler, Wilbert Mikeska, Tammy Baker, Andy Baker and Melanie Zavodny.
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The unfinished business was to elect a new board member. This matter was tabled until our February meeting. Under new business, it was reported that the the State Officers Workshop would be on February 26 and the Texas Spring Gala, our big annual fund raiser, would be on April 1. A motion was also passed for three different families to bring a dessert to the meetings each month instead of having a meal prepared by one family. Texas Spring Gala
Tickets are now on sale for the Texas Spring Gala set for April 1 at Flag Hall. It'll be like a spring vacation cruise on the Caribbean! Your $50 donation admits two. What's more you could win one — or more teriffic door prizes. The event will feature a delcious barbecue dinner for two catered by Cyclone Corral; music and dancing by Vrazels Polka Band; an open beverage bar and hors d'oeuvres; and two chances to win prizes in the door prize drawing. Prizes are: • $1,000 Certificate of Deposit, • Horseshoe Casino Champage Get Away in Shreveport, Louisiana, $100 Gift Certificate, Dillard's, $100 Gift Certificate, Foley's, $100 Gift Certificate, Wal-Mart, $100 Gift Certificate, Tractor Supply Company, $100 Gift Certificate, HEB $50 Gift Certificate, Green's Sausage House, $50 Gift Certificate, Westphalia Market, $50 Gift Certificate, Peterek's 3R Country Meats, $50 Gift Certificate, Red Ranger Grocery, $50 Gift Certificate, Kerley's Market Gala doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets, please call: LaVerne Cabla (9852354), Terry Coots (985-2684), Ginger Greger (984-0070), Richard Greger (583-4356), Bobby Hoelscher (985-
Please support the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive SPJST members and friends are encouraged to support the 1999-2000 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. In sending in your donation, please be sure to include donor's name(s) in order that proper acknowledgement may be published in the Vestnik. Donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the amount that you contribute is used for
scholarships to SPJST members. Mail your contribution to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503. Thank you for your kind support. Please contact State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz at 1 (800) 727-7578 for printed donation solicitation forms.
Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds, will be listed as a lodge donation. 2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by lodge in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by lodge, alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold. 4. Families or groups which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter, otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by lodge, in alphabetical order.
Please print donor's names clearly. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Because of your generosity, many young SPJST members have been able to attend college, who might not have been able to. We appreciate your continued support.
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2537), Wilbert Mikeska (984-2484), Bernice Sebek (985-2361), Patsy Baker (985-2457), Brian Vanicek (985-0007), Harold Vanicek (583-2335) or Melanie Zavodny (983-3378).
Lodge 32 will also be celebrating our 100 years anniversary. Respectfully submitted, Valeria Motal Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
January Birthdays
Birthday celebrants included Richard Greger, Brian Vanicek, Harold Vanicek, Jr., Harold Vanicek, Sr. and Joe Haisler for the month of January. An anniversary was celebrated by Ginger and Bernard Greger. Our next meeting will be held on February 14 at 7 p.m. with desserts. Fraternally, Tammy Baker Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 28, Karel Jonas, East Bernard reports on January meeting Dear Members, The second meeting of the 21st Century of Lodge Karel Jonas will be held on the second Sunday, the 13th of February at 2 p.m. in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street. Standard items plus any items of business needing immediate attention will be on the agenda. As always, the usual fare will be had for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon after the meeting. January Meeting Report
The meeting started on time with a good quorum present. All reports were accepted as given. Only one piece of business had to be voted on to take care of lodge business. A discussion was held on what may or may not take place in the convention in June. After the door prize drawings the meeting adjourned for the fraternal hour luncheon. At this point, we wish a happy birthday to Frances Hanzelka who was unable to attend the meeting due to an illness. Get well soon, Sister Frances. The fraternal hour buffet luncheon was well supplied and everyone had enough to eat. The the faithful: Mark your calendars on the second Sunday in February, the 13th, make plans to attend and this writer remains ... Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President
Lodge 40, El CampoHillje to receive platinum honor at awards banquet On January 9, 2000, El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 gathered for the January meeting. President Sheldon Holub welcomed everyone to the first meeting of the new year. President Holub asked members for historical information about the lodge and the hall. President Holub called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. with 36 members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for all sick in the community and deceased members. Roll call of officers cited five officers present. Three trustees were present. The November and December minutes were read by Secretary Tria Molberg. Ruby Kunz gave the Treasurer's report. Michelle Kunz, Youth Leader, gave a report on the youth club and announced the new officers. President Holub read communication. He announced that in 1999, Lodge 40 sold the required amount of insurance to receive the Platinum Award and congratulated all who made this possible. President Holub reported Monday night bingo attendance has increased. Our Fraternal Activities Coordinator has resigned and our new FAC is Debbie Sczech. Audit Committee members were appointed and kitchen workers were assigned for the year 2000. A memorial donation to the scholarship fund in memory of Rudy Prihoda, Donnie Koenig and Rudy Strnadel was received. Vice President Liz Schilhab thanked workers for helping make our Christmas social a success. President Holub announced that the Officers Workshop and Lodge Incentive Banquet will be held in Ennis, Texas on February 26, 2000.
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Lodge 32, Victoria invites members, friends to Polka Festival Dance set for February 27
JANUARY BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS — Pictured above, from left, areTria Molberg, Angeline Bilek, Ruby Kunz, Edmund Kana and Ted Dressler.
SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria is inviting all of our members and friends to attend our Polka Festival dance at Inez Community Center, Inez, Texas on Sunday, February 27, 2000 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Music will be furnished by Vrazels' Polka Band and Bobby Jones Czech Band. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
January birthday honorees were introduced. Edmund Kana won the birthday cake and shared it with the membership. President Holub adjourned the meeting at 2:50 p.m. Tria Molberg, Secretary —SPJST-
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Lodge 54, West 'invites members, iriends to Feb. 6 fund raiser If anyone of you have driven by Lone Star Hall recently, you will have noticed a flurry of activity on the north side. Work is underway on the renovation project and is progressing nicely. The new bathrooms and other changes to the bar area should be completed by the end of January, per Brother Ray Matus. Ray is in charge of this opera tion and we really do appreciate his and his wife Lill's diligence and hard work. Our next fund raiser will be held on Sunday, February 6. This fried and baked chicken dinner will start at 11 a.m. Large plates and plates to go will priced at $5.50, small plates at $4.50 and tot's plates at $1.50. The menu will be the same as our previous chicken dinners, fried and baked chicken, sausage, potatoes, gravy, slaw, green beans, corn, bread, tea and dessert. There will also be an auction, starting at 12 noon, a prize drawing starting at 2 p.m. and a silent auction. Ladies are asked to bring desserts and anyone desiring to volunteer their help can come to the hall at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 5. The help will be greatly appreciated. We truly appreciate everyone who participates in these events. The good food is very reasonably priced and the cause is certainly worthwhile. We think everyone will be inspired to see the improvements to the hall and realize that their contributions have been put to good use. The fund rasiers have been a lot of work and the outcome has been rewarding. Plan to attend so that you can see firsthand what has been accomplished. Fraternally, Anne Emery, Reporter —SPJST-
79, Corpus Christi discuss 2000 goals at January meeting Lodge
At our monthly meeting, on January 20, 2000. The officers were sworn in by State Field Representative Larry
Wagner. (All were reelected.) We discussed some of the goals for this year—top among them is to get new members. We also plan to work with Sokol Corpus Christi on a big fund raiser in the fall. With many elections coming up, I want to remind all of a famous Czech proverb, "Measure twice and cut once." Have a good day. Jerry Elzner, FIC Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-
81, Needville reports on January meeting Lodge
On Sunday, January 16, 2000, Lodge 81 of Needville met for their monthly meeting. Thirty-one members attended on this warm January day. An invitation is always extended for anyone to come join us. The five dollar door prizes were won by Arnold Dusek, George Abschneider, Gilbert Walzel, and Donny Matcek. Congratulations to these lucky winners! After a prayer of thanks, a delicious meal of baked and fried chicken with a variety of side dishes and desserts was served. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the kitchen committee for getting the chicken and to everyone else for their vegetables and desserts. Everything was absolutely delicious! At 1p.m, President Vincent Newman called the meeting to order. Ed Kuban led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call. Reports were read by Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall, Treasurer Benita Walzel and Special Fund Chairman Gilbert Walzel. Gilbert Walzel also gave us a yearly summary of all the expenses and incomes. Thank you for the information Brother Walzel. There were no corrections to the reports, so they were accepted as read. Added to our sick list were Adeline Bacica, Robert Kuban, Willie Mae Kuykendall, Mary Ann Foytik, Bernie
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Installs 2000 Officers
Pictured above, from left, front, are: Vice President Anna Marie Moss, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Elzner, Treasurer Milly Elzner, Secretary Helen Pavelka, President Jerry Sijansky and Installing Officer State Field Representative Larry Wagner.
Lodge 84, Dallas Presents 2000 Officers
Pictured above, from left, front, are: Installing Officer District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, President Justine Yeager, Vice President Ben Jarma, Secretary Evelyn Salac, Treasurer Carlyn Ondrusek, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Fay Rejcek, Youth Leader Bessie Petr, Sergeant-at-Arms Adolph Salac and, seated, Flag Bearer Wanda Petr. The installation took place at the Lodge 84 Christmas party on December 18, 1999. Tielke and Rosemary Pieper. We wish you all a speedy recovery. Under old business, President Vincent Newman reminded members that it was time to turn in their Fraternal Acts and Hours sheets. Under new business, President Vincent Newman announced that it would be time to start planning for our fifty-year members celebration. It was decided to hold a ceremony in April 2000. Under other business, it was decided that it was time to send the money in that we collected for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. For our February meeting, it was decided to have potluck. Members, please remember to bring a meat, side dish and dessert. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST-
on the loss of mother in-law; Dr. James and Linda Novak, on the loss of stepfather. May your loved ones have eternal peace. Get well wishes are extended to Brother Rusty Sims. On the sick list were Evelyn Salac and Brother Leonard Baleja. Congratulations to Justin and Kelli Duffy on their new baby boy! Also to Paul and Carrie Valenta who have triplets to love!
84, Dallas plans member initiation, spaghetti dinner
Bossier City Bound Fraternal Activities Coordinator asked all reports of meetings scheduled or held be given to her at our monthly meetings for her records. Sister Wanda Petr reported seating space on the bus heading to Bossier City, to have fun is filling up and hopes that you contact her at (214) 352-4397 and reserve the few that are available. Good luck on the trip and winnings. The trip is February 23. The bus will depart at 7 a.m. from 2625 Floyd Street and leave Bossier City at 6 p.m. Brother Adolph Salac was absent at last Monday's meeting, but the work he did was acknowledged, especially the lock he installed on the refrigerator. Also our bartender Brother John Jones came in last Sunday and Brother Salac and he repaired the bingo light. We thank both. Hall Rental Manager Emil Petr, always busy on rentals, gave his report.
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Dear Members, A moment of silence was observed for our departed member, Otto Janousek. To the family, the membership extends sincere sympathy. May Otto rest in peace. Our Secretary Evelyn Salac was absent due to illness. Second Vice President Cheri Petr took the minutes of this meeting. We hope Evelyn is resting comfortably. Flag Bearer Wanda Petr led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and the following committees gave their reports. The Sunshine report was given by Sister Vicki Kohn. Sympathy cards were sent to Mary Ann Srubar on the loss of nephew's wife; Charles B. Blatney on the loss of wife; Johnny Cervenka's family on the loss of Johnny; Pauline Vrana on the loss of sister; Walter Janousek on the loss of brother; Frank Zastoupil and family on the loss of Christine; James Janousek and family on the loss of father and grandfather, Otto; Irene Roche family
Youth Report Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported the youth met and also enjoyed an ice cream social. February 20 they plan to visit St. Joseph's in Oak Cliff and present a program and visit. A Youth Leaders meeting is scheduled at Youth Leader Bessie's to plan coming attractions for the next six months. Sister Carlyn Ondrusek reported a complete meeting schedule will be given at our next meeting. She reported the Christmas party was a great success.
Member Initiation, Dinner Our next meeting is February 20. Initiation into our lodge will be held after a short meeting, followed by a spaghetti dinner which is free but if you come will you please bring a dessert to be served with the meal? Thank you. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. with
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dinner at 4 to 5 p.m. President Justine Yeager says, "Come and enjoy and welcome our new members." Upcoming Dances Saturday, February 19—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six will play for the dance from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday, March 18—Vrazels' Polka Band will play from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The cost is $7 for adults. You all come! At our last dance, it was great to see the Herman H. Hanslik family enjoying the music and dancing. They are from Hallettsville, Texas and are members of Lodge 88, Houston. Their son and daughter in-law reside in Dallas and we hope to see them on the dance floor again soon ! Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST--
Lodge 88, Houston celebrates anniversary and Valentine's Day February 13
88, Houston presents minutes of January meeting Lodge
President Clara Broz opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and Barbara Gonzales, Flo Orsag and Marie Stayton presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were read and approved, correspondence was read and 14 new applicants and two transfers were approved. Names of three deceased members were read—Bill McCaskill, Lillian Finn and Lillie Hoepfl. Second Vice President Marie Stayton, with the help of Dorothy and Larry Pflughaupt, presented President Clara Broz a proclamation from Governor George W. Bush of the State of Texas, a Yellow Rose of Texas. President. Clara Broz thanked everyone who worked to make this possible.
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Report of Officers President Broz reported on the Anniversary Day scheduled for February 13, Donnie Wava will play from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Also, President Broz read the appointed committees for the coming year 2000 and the Remuneration Committee being the only one needing two elected from the floor. Viola Cox and Bob Martinek were elected. An Executive Board meeting is set forJanuary 18, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. First Vice President Marie Stayton reported the Board of Trustees will carry the Flags at the February meeting. Also all committee names are needed by the end of January for the address book. Secretary Treasurer Roberta Johnson read the Consolidated Income Statement for December. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Larry Pflughaupt reported the AARP class for January was cancelled due to lack of participation. Tarok will resume January 17 and will continue every Monday evening except on meeting night. Youth Leader Barbara Gonzales reported the youth had their annual meeting and elected officers who will be attending a workshop in Waco in late January. She also reported the youth club annual profits as: Kitchen $3,664.08 and other fundraisers $380.65. Anniversary Day, the youth will have a prize drawing, homemade ice cream and if items are donated, they will have a silent auction. Sergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz reported the kitchen will serve sausage sandwiches for the meeting,
Donations have been made to the Lodge 88 Scholarship Fund by the membership of Lodge 88 in memory of Mrs. Mary Janske and Mrs. Lillian Finn. The Birthday Club Sisters also made a donation in memory of Mrs. Lillian Finn. A donation has also been made to the Scholarship Fund by Al and Arlene Marshall in memory of Mrs. Lillian Finn and Mrs. Anna Hoffman. Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt Chairman, Scholarship Committee —SPJST-
Committe Reports Entertainment Committee—Betty Theiss reported the new year has started out very good and asked all committee members to stand and be recognized. She then reviewed the future dances and invited everyone to come and join the fun. Board of Trustees—Cleburn Lincke, newly elected chairman, reported they had first meeting and elected officers and committee chairpersons for the coming year. The board is working on plans for repairs during the year. Decorating Committee—Cleburn Lincke thanked all the people who helped take down the decorations in the ballroom.
We invite you to celebrate Valentine's Day with us and also our 35th anniversary at our present location. Our chefs are preparing a delicious baked chicken dinner and the trimmings, including tea. The cost of an adult dinner will be $5 and $4 for children under 12. Pastry and coffee will also be available. The noon hour entertainment will consist of performance by our Lodge Concert Orchestra directed Jim Rohde and our Choral Club directed by Helen Hegwood. Thereafter, enjoy playing bingo, while waiting for the afternoon dance to start. Music will be provided by Donnie Wavra from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The admission to enter the ballroom for the dance will be $4. During the afternoon, the Youth Club will have a prize drawing and serve their famous ice cream. If you haven't tried their ice cream, this is a must. Looking forward to seeing you at Lodge 88, 1435 Beall, Houston on February 13. Fraternally, Clara Broz, President —SPJST-
88, Houston post donations to scholarship fund
Edward and Aileen Bacak Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Edward J. and Aileen Bacak of Corpus Christi, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 19 with a family dinner at the Corpus Christi Country Club. The couple was married December 22, 1949 in San Antonio. They have one son, Edward J. Bacak, II of Corpus Christi; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (Note: Brother Ed has been an SPJST member over 60 years; he is a member of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.) Submitted by, Jerry Elzner, Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJSTKitchen—Kathy Trefell reported she needs volunteers to work in the kitchen for Anniversary Day. Blueroom—Pat Bruce reported the blue room is open every Thursday night and if you have a party wanting to meet in the blueroom, call Pat Bruce, E.J. Bender or Nat Gonzales and they will try to accommodate your party. Workers' Party—Jeanette Bender reported workers party is scheduled for March 19, 2000 and committees have your names in the office by February 1, 2000. Social Night Chairman—A.J. Stayton reported workers are needed and bingo players are needed. Mens' Club—A.J. Stayton reported things are doing very well. They have an opening for one new member. Jerry Ermis and Jake Jacob are on the sick list. Birthday Club Sisters—Kathy Trefell asked for pastry donations for Anniversary Day and Flo Orsag will be in charge of the event. Rules and Regulations—Gene Barcak reported the committee received a request to rescind a proposal that was voted on at the annual meeting. The new proposal was in regards to collecting local dues once a year. Motion was made by Ben Hogan, seconded by Johnny Broz to bring this up before the members for discussion. It carried. Discussion covered the problems encountered in the office trying to implement this change. Motion by Marie Stayton, seconded by Dorothy Pfulghaupt to bill local dues same as in 1999. It carried. Choral Club—Gene Barcak reported the next performance would be at the Anniversary Day, February 13, 2000. Choral Club members will be notified of the next meeting. Concert Orchestra—Jim-Rhode reported they would play for Anniversary Day. Benevolence Reporter Dorothy Pflughaupt reported Lodge 88 for year 1999, had 534 events, 25,604 acts, equaling 48,020 hours. At this time, Dorothy reported she attended the by-law committee meeting in Temple and asked members to begin thinking about their ideas which are due in Temple by April 13, 2000. Refer to the Vestnik for publications of suggestions.
Edward and Aileen Bacak District Five President Evelyn Mikeska reported plans are being formulated for the District Five Spring meeting being held at Lodge 172. District Five Field Representative Jim Weist congratulated Lodge 88 for achieving the Century Award in 1999. District Five attained their goal as did the entire state. He also congratulated Edna Wehring as a one million dollar producer. Top producer for December 1999 was Helen Hegwood, for number applications and amount. New Business Ben Hogan suggested the financial report for rentals be broken down by the area that is rented. Get well wishes were extended to Jerry Ermis, Jake Jacobs and Hilda Tidwell. In the absence of Guide Helen Hegwood, Ellen Michulka reported 89 members present and led the members in singing "Happy Birthday" to 16 celebrants. Door prize winners were Margie Anders, Delores Krampota, Linda Wehring, Marie Stayton and John Lacina. Additional door prizes from the Home Office were won by: Dorothy Pflughaupt, Ed Lorenz, Johnny Broz, Leander Pflughaupt, Gladys Havemann, Mamie Lorenz, Clarice Keith, Viola Cox, Victor Mikeska and Georgie Barcak. The next meeting is February 14, 2000. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Fraternally, Jo Ann Burt Recording Secretary —SPJST-
130, Dallas report of recent, coming events Lodge
Where does the time go? Honestly, for two months, I have tried to jot down a few words about our camp out at Fort Parker and also what has been going on at Lodge 130. With birthdays, Thanksgiving, our trip to Akron, Ohio to spend Christmas with our oldest son, Daryl, and his family and with the stupendous New Year's celebration with all our other children, I was exhausted by the time our new
10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 2, 2000 millennium came around! But anyway, we did have a truly wonderful time at the camp out, with 25 members and friends present. We were pleased to have our District Three Director Johnnie Krizan come for lunch on Saturday and for spending the evening campfire with us (thanks, too, Johnnie, for your visit at our January meeting.) The weather was absolutely perfect and our meals and activities seemed to please everyone. We will have our next camp out at Fort Parker again on November 3, 4 and 5. I hope that it will be possible for our friends from the new Mexia lodge and also Supreme Lodge officers and their families to come visit. Johnnie could not believe that we have been having these camp outs for over 25 years, but we have the pictures to prove it! Czech Dancers to Perform The Beseda dancers made at trip to San Angelo to perform in front of the Czech House. And they did perform regardless of the strong sandstorm, high winds and cold weather! They were well received. Christmas at Fort Concho is still being held and we were pleased to be there. Other events the Texas Czech Beseda Dancers will be involved in this year will be the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio in June and a Dallas International Festival on July 15 at the Meyerson Symphony Hall. Our election of officers has been held and following is our slate of officers for this year: President Keith Shinn First Vice President John Vrla Secretary Stanley Vrla Treasurer Eugene Parma Beseda Director Martha Vrla Flag Bearer Billy Shinn Fraternally, Rose Ann Parma —SPJST-
142, Houston reports on January meeting Lodge
President Keith Kieschnick called our monthly meeting to order on Sunday, January 9, 2000 at 2 p.m. We had 25 members and one visitor. All stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of officers by Secretary Alice Jochen showed that absent were Barbara Boyd, Vice President and Marilyn Spivey, Fraternal Activities Coordinator. The President appointed Pat Schleider to sit in for the vice president chair. All officers and committee reports were given. New applicants were accepted— Frederick Nichols, Kaylee Kieschnick and Minnie Spencer plus one additional insurance. Sales representatives are Sidon Tumis with two; Robert Kieschnick with one.
Our visitor, Evelyn Mikeska, District Five President, spoke. She wished everyone a happy new year and advised all that the District Five meeting will be held on March 5 at Lodge 172, Pasadena; the convention is coming up and Lodge 88 will have meetings again; without sales reps, lodges could not grow; the workshop is to be held in Ennis on the last Saturday in February. She hopes to see us at Lodge 172 on March 5. 2000 Meeting Dates Announced Our year 2000 meeting dates were set. These meetings are all on Sundays: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 7, June 4, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12 and December 10. The Christmas party will be on December 2, 2000. There were no birthdays or anniversaries celebrated in January. The capsule prize for $20 went unclaimed due to the absence of Patricia Kristoff and Randy Souther. The next meeting prize increases to $30. Five $5 door prizes were claimed by Lorraine Moti, Elmo Walther, Chris Schleider, Rita Hermis and Patricia Schleider. Four six pack door prizes went to Walter Rosilier, Bernice Walther, Chuck Whitechurch and Henry Hermis. Thanks to Henry and Rita Hermis for their generosity with additional door prizes which were won by everyone. The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. A delicious meal and refreshments were served. The next meeting to be held on the second Sunday, February 13 at 2 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen Secretary —SPJST-
Lodge 185, New Braunfels Presents 2000 Officers
Pictured above, from leff, front, are: Installing Officer Roy Haag, Lodge 185, Second Vice President Kathleen Mills, President Jonathan Haag, Secretary Dorothy Pape, Treasurer Ernest Jasek and Youth Leader Theresa Haag. Before we had our luncheon, we enjoyed visiting among each other for at least an hour. After the good luncheon. President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. After the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was observed in memory of Bessie Vlacilek, aunt of Sister Vickie Kohn and sister in-law of Sister Bessie Taraba. We express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families. Secretary Vlasta Laznovsky read the minutes. Treasurer Lillie Kosarek gave the financial report. Both reports were approved as read. Sunshine Chairperson Eleanora Pelzel sent a get well card and money
gift to Sister Anne Zvolanek. A birthday card was sent to Sister Bettie Marusek. A thank you card was received from Sister Anne Zvolanek, also for the money gift. A thank you note was read from Editor Brian Vanicek for the gift given him at our November meeting. Sister Liddie Pavelka brought Christmas cards to be signed by members of the Krouzek and sent to Sisters Anne Zvolanek, Mary Sebestik and Georgia Tupy. The late Sister Steavy Slovak's quilt will be quilted in February. The officers received a cute red Christmas stocking with a money gift inside. Thanks to all the members.
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Presents 2000 Officers
180, Burleson Sweetheart Dance February 12 Lodge
This is a short note reminding everyone of our Sweetheart Dance February 12, 2000. Come join us, all you sweethearts. and have a fun-filled and possibly romantic evening. The Rio Grande Band will play your favorite tunes. The doors will open at 7:45 p.m. The dance is from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It is BYOB. The kitchen will be open for business or bring your own party snacks for your sweetheart. Let's make this a night to remember. Ann Sammet, Reporter —SPJST--
Pictured above, from left, front, are: Installing Officer District Seven Director Bob Bayer, Secretary-Treasurer Melba Novosad, Vice President Mary Ann Barta and President Jeffrey Barta.
Ennis Sewing Circle reports on December meeting The Circle met on December 9, 1999. Thirty members were present. Our guests were Laurie Vlk, Willie Skrivanek, Charles Kosarek, Julius Podhrasky and Jerry Kohn.
Lodge 202, Jourdanton President Jeffrey Barta, left, accepts SPJST banner from District Seven Director Bob Bayer at the January meeting. Looking on, from left, are: Vice President Mary Ann Barta, Evan Barta, State Field Representative Larry Wagner and Christine Ventrcek.
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Lodge 202, Jourdanton Supports ACCEPT Members of Lodge 202, Jourdanton collected canned food items for the regional ACCEPT program in December. On December 16, lodge members presented five bags of canned goods to the program. Pictured, from left, are ACCEPT Coordinator Jeanne Ulrich, Lodge 202 Secretary-Treasurer Melba Novosad and Lodge 202 Vice President Mary Ann Barta. The nominating committee to elect officers for the year 2000 were Sisters Libbie Wisniewski, Chairperson, Frances Vinkler, Rose Bednar and Rosie Mynarcik. Sister Libbie Wisniewski brought the lovely poinsettia centerpiece in November also. It was good to have Sister Bertha Podhrasky back with us. She has missed several meetings. We are happy that she is feeling much better. After the meeting, we exchanged gifts and enjoyed seeing the nice gifts that everyone received. Congratulations! Sister Adell Vlk is a great-grandmother (pra-babicka in Czech) again. She welcomed little Emma Catherine Lingberg on December 3, 1999 Our next meeting will be Thursday, February 10, 2000. Yes, we made it to the year 2000 millennium. A short dog story . . . Have you ever seen a dog that dances to Czech music? Well, I have. My dog, Maxie, loves to dance with me when the Czech music plays on Sunday morning and in the afternoon. Smart doggie. Alice T. Roberts, Reporter
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Ladies' Auxiliary sponsors benefit fish fry February 12 VFW
The Ladies' Auxiliary of VFW Post 2010, Cameron, Texas will host a fish fry benefit for cancer aid and research on Saturday, February 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Cameron, Texas. The cost will be $6. The menu will include fish, tater tots, homemade coleslaw, hush puppies, homemade dessert and drink. In addition, two gift baskets will be raffled off for the benefit. For more information, call Patricia Sebek (254) 642-3580. —SPJST-
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Corpus Christi Circle of Women report on January meeting The members of Corpus Christi Circle of Women met on Thursday, January 6 with a smaller than usual attendance with one guest, Clem Kasparek. Those we know of absent were on the sick list—Rose Huff, Helen Sacky, Pauline Novosad, Jerry Elzner, our honorary member and Anna Marie Moss, who has been sick; but she did attend the meeting. Also absent was our President Kathy Marek because she was working with absentee voting in Robstown. Presiding was Vice President Helen Kasparek. We hope by now, all those who have been sick are feeling better. We missed all of them. The meeting opened with all reciting the Pledge of Allegiance followed by singing etc, the National Anthem led by Ella Simcek. The minutes of the December meeting were read by Secretary Becky Elzner-Jackson and were approved as read. Treasurer Norma Baker gave the financial report and we do have a nice sum in the treasury. Anna Marie Moss said that she sent Christmas cards to members who didn't make the Christmas dinner in December. She made a motion that we do this every year—send Christmas cards to those who are unable to attend the December meeting and dinner. This was approved. She said her brother donated a big box of plastic forks, knives and spoons which we sure can use. Thanks a bunch, Frank! She said Jerry Sijansky and Jerry Elzner have been working on the library, cleaning it out and they have made a place for the Krouzek to store our records. She suggested v think about donating money for Krouzek to build a cabinet for storage use. "Happy Birthday" was sung for the January birthday girls who were Marcellina Mokry, 91 years young, Anna Marie Moss, Norma Baker, Betty Jurica and Mary Elzner. All were present. Absent was Frances Kosarek who also had a January birthday. Members brought donations of many items to be given to the (Continued on page 14.)
We, the members of SPJST Lodge 201, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, FLORENCE MARJORIE "HOOKSEY" JURCHAK, who passed away Friday, December 24, 1999 at Trinity Medical Center in Brenham. She was born on July 6, 1928 in Bleiblerville, the fourth child of Frank and Lola Pauline (Albert) Jurchak. She was raised in Bleiblerville where she attended Victoria School, a one-room school, for seven years. She graduated from Bellville High School in 1946 and in 1949, she graduated from Memoria Hospital Nursing School in Houston, fulfilling her dream and Florence Jurchak desire to be a nurse. Her nursing career started at the old Bellville Hospital in 1949. From 1952 to 1955, she worked as a nurse at the Virginia Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia; Baptist Hospital in San Antonio; Bohne Hospital in Brenham; and in 1955, she returned to the Bellville Hospital as Director of Nursing. She left that position in 1965 and from then until her retirement in 1955, she was employed as RN at Nightingale Hospital in El Campo; Director of Nursing at Waller County Hospital in Hempstead; RN at Bellville General Hospital; Director of Nursing at Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Bellville; Surgical Nurse at St. Jude Hospital in Brenham; school nurse for Bellville I.S.D. and Sealy I.S.D. She also worked at Eckerd Drugs in Brenham. Prior to her failing health, she was an active member of the Welcome Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Naomi Circle and had served on the Church Council. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, SPJST Lodge 201, Family Community Education and nursing organizations and a past member of the Lioness Club of Industry. She is survived by her brother, Stanley Jurchak and his wife, Marjorie of Sun City, Georgetown; sister, Judge Gladys Oakley and her husband, Charles of Bellville; nephews, Dr. Greg Buenger and his wife, Anneta of New Ulm and Dr. Bruce Buenger and his wife, Cheryl of New Wehdem; great-nephews and great-niece, Jay, Clint, and Kate Buenger and their mother, Joan Buenger, Jess and Justin Buenger; step-nephew, Charles Oakley of Perth, Australia; step-niece, Mary Ann Oakley Christensen of Midland; brother in-law, Jimmie Buenger of Industry; numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Bernita "Bitsy" Buenger.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 31, 1999 at the Welcome Lutheran Church with Pastor Walter Schindehette officiating. In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to Bellville General Hospital or to the charity of their choice. Final arrangements were under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home. Resolution Committee Mrs. Celesta Balke —SPJST-
Resolution of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, JOHNNY LEE KOTRLA, age 68, of Temple, who died Sunday, January 16, 2000 in his home. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 18 at St. Luke's Catholic Church with Father Larry Heimsoth officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery at Cyclone. Mr. Kotrla was born in Bell County to John Steve Kotrla and Millie Martinek Kotrla and was a life long resident of Temple. He attended Seaton School. He was retired from Gidden Distributing Company with 24 years of service. He served as an antiaircraft gunnery person in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1954 as a Corporal. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3444. He obtained the third and fourth degree with the Knights of Columbus and served on the parish council at St. Luke's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edwin Kotrla and Frank Kotrla; and one sister, Martha Klusacek. He married Georgie J. Sirney on May 19, 1957 in Temple. Survivors are his wife, Georgie J. Kotrla of Temple; two sons, Donald Kotrla and his wife, Theresa of League City and David Kotrla of Belton; a brother, Edmond "Slim" Kotrla of Temple; a sister, Ruth Janacek of Temple; his mother in-law, Judy Sirney of Temple; two granddaughters, Hilary Kotrla and Amy Kotrla, both of League City; two nieces, Shirley Franklin of Temple and Patsy Koslovsky of Cyclone. Sheffield Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Vista Care Foundation and St. Luke's Catholic Church Building Fund. May our departed brother rest in peace. God bless the family. Resolution Committee Gladys Marek Joyce Skrabanek Ann Hejl —SPJST-
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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92 in Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express sincere sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of MARY V. MOTL, who died on Sunday, December 26, 1999 in Dallas at the age of 82. She was a homemaker. Mary Motl was born February 17, 1917 in Temple, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, John V. Motl and a son, Johnny Gene Mod. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Mod of Dallas; brother, Frank Bartek; sisters, Anna Lois Kasburg of Bastrop and Rosa Lee Horton, Frances Richardson and Evelyn Wells, all of Temple; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Road in Fort Worth. May she rest in peace. Resolution Committee Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland, Texas and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, BENNIE DOSKOCIL, of Holland who passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2000 at her residence at the age of 82. Sister Doskocil was born in Seaton. She was a homemaker and a member of Val Verde Baptist Church and had lived in the community since 1949. Sister Doskocil was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Doskocil in 1993; a son, Billy Doskocil in 1969; and a daughter, Janell Doskocil in 1991. Survivors are a son, Roy Doskocil, Jr. of Rogers; a sister, Ella Lyn Doskocil of Val Verde; and two grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, at Sheffield Funeral Home in Rogers with the Reverend Raymond Tharp officiating. Burial was in Val Verde Cemetery. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and her memory remain with us forever. Resolution Committee Glenda Liles Glen E. Latham G. L. Brisbin
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92 in Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express sincere sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of OTTO EDWARD KURTZ, age 75, a customer relations employee of Texas Power and Light. He died Sunday, January 2, 2000 in Fort Worth. Funeral Mass was held at 2 p.m. at St. Cyril Methodious Catholic Church. Burial was held at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Otto Kurtz lay in state Monday afternoon at Thompson's Harveson and Cole Funeral Home. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Monday, January 3 at the funeral home and another rosary was at 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 4 at Buffington Funeral Home at Shiner. Officiating was Reverend Gerry Cemoch. Otto Kurtz was a resident of Fort Worth for 60 years and a member of SPJST Lodge 92. He had 41 years of service with Texas Power and Light and was a decorated World War II veteran having served in the South Pacific with the 536th Amphibious Tractor Battalion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Anastasia Kurtz; and brothers, Bill and Joe Kurtz, II. Survivors include brother, Godfrey E. "Sonny" Kurtz and his wife, Aline G. Kurtz; sisters, Agnes Betty Jones, Louise Petrash and Tonie Rogers; sister in-law, Della Kurtz; and nieces and nephews. May he rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf —SPJST-
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Expression of Sympathy The officers and members of SPJST Lodge 161 express their heartfelt sympathy to the family of our faithful and dedicated brother, VINCE JIM ZEZULA, who passed away January 14, 2000 in San Antonio at the of age 90. He was a life long resident of Jourdanton. He was born November 10, 1910 in Holland, Texas. He made his living as a rancher. He was preceded in death by an infant son and grandson, Randy Marek. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen Zezula of Jourdanton; son. James A. Zezula of Austin; four daughters, Katherine Marek and husband, Albert of Pleasanton, Georgia Marek and husband, Johnny of Pleasanton, Edith Chessir and husband, Walter of Jourdanton and Barbara Flippen of San Antonio; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. A rosary was recited Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Jourdanton. Funeral services were held Monday, January 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Jourdanton with Reverend Larry Christian officiating. Interment followed in St. Matthew's Cemetery in Jourdanton. Serving as pallbearers were eight grandsons, Richard Marek, Russell Marek, Raymond Marek, Allen Lowak, Charles Lowak, William Lowak, Walter Chessir and Hayden Zezula. Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, Pleasanton. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Bettie House, Secretary
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Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, STEVE G. SATSKY, who passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at the age of 86 years. He was born December 25, 1912 in Lavaca County to Louis and Frances Pustejovsky Satsky. He was a retired farmer, a member of SPJST and Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville. On November 21, 1939, he married Lillie Janak. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Janak Satsky; two sons, George J. Satsky of Corsicana and Edward S. Satsky of Eagle Lake; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Louis Leo Satsky; and two sisters, Lucille Baty and Annie Alma Stanzel Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 25 at Kubena Funeral Home and at 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 26 at Sacred Heart Church. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, November 26 at Sacred Heart Church, Hallettsville. Burial followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gaynelle Chudej Victoria Zak Gaye Galetka
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Emil Edward Stalmach, 93, of Buckholts, was eulogized at a graveside service at Hope Memorial Park in Buckholts Thursday, January 13, 2000. Officiating at the 10 a.m. service were the Reverend Johnny Kueker and the Reverend Dan Marek along with a nephew of the deceased, Raymond Posival. Mr. Stalmach was born July 23, 1906 to Frank and Marie Olejnik Stalmach. He was a lifelong member of the Buckholts Brethren Church of which his parents were charter members and was a member of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts. A barber by profession, he worked in Buckholts and in Temple. He died January 10, 2000 in Central Texas Hospital in Cameron after a short illness. Preceding him in death were his parents and all 10 of his siblings plus two nephews and two nieces. A brother and a sister died during childhood and another sister died as an infant. When Emil was 11 years old, his father died at the age of 46. Later, another tragedy occurred when the family home burned to the ground causing the family to lose all of their possessions. Being a close-knit family, they started over to rebuild their lives
and were well known, loved and respected in their community. Survivors include four nephews; three nieces; and a sister in-law. Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron was in charge of the arrangements. Submitted by, Raymond Posival on behalf of Charlsie Svetlik, Secretary of Lodge 15, Buckholts
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Expression of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee on behalf of the membership of Lodge Slovanska Linden No. 66 of Waco, Texas, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, LADISLAUS "LADDIE" F. NORS, of Bellmead, Texas who died Friday, November 26, 1999 at the age of 65. Rosary was recited Sunday, November 28, 1999 at Kotch Funeral Home Chapel at 7 p.m. in West. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, November 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellmead with the Reverend Timothy Vaverek as celebrant. Burial took place at Fatima Cemetery in Abbott. Brother Laddie lived in the WestElm Mott-Bellmead area all his life. He was employed with the Texas Highway Department for 13 years, Texas Power and Light Co. for 12 years and had been retired for the past 11 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellmead and an SPJST Lodge 66 member since September 1966. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Mary Ann Nors of Bellmead: one son, David Nors and wife, Kern of West; one daughter, Rebecca Sparks and husband, Ricky of Cross Plains, Texas; three sisters, Martha Slovak of West, Bennie Marie Zajicek of Bryan and Mary Ann Walker of Bellmead; three grandsons, Austin and Travis Sparks and Nathan Nors. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Johnnie Gaidusek Polly Gaidusek Darlene Engelke
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Expression of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee on behalf of the membership of Lodge Slovanska Linden No. 66 of Waco, Texas, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, MARIE L. CERVENKA, of Waco, who died Monday, December 20, 1999 at the age of 101 years. Services were held on Thursday, December 23 at Wilkerson-HatchBailey Chapel with the Reverend Ann Pennington officiating. Burial took place at SPJST National Cemetery in
Wednesday, February 2, 2000—VESTNIK/13 Holland, Texas. Sister Marie was born in Granger, Texas and was the last of 13 children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Cervenka in 1982 and a son, Dr. Edward J. Cervenka who died in 1984. Sister Marie had lived at the Regis Retirement Center for many years, but had the family farm in Riesel and lived in the Lacy-Lakeview area. Survivors include her sons, Rudolph J. Cervenka and wife, June of Rusk, Texas; William F. Cervenka and wife, Margaret of Mexia and Robert Lee Cervenka and wife, Jo of Riesel; daughter in-law, Sally Cervenka of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, Larry, Edward, Norman, Kenneth, Rudolph, Robert, Randall and Darrell Cervenka, Carole Moore and Catherine Zarvou; and 14 great-grandchildren. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Johnnie Gaidusek Polly Gaidusek Darlene Engelke —SPJST-
Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, FRANK EMIL HEJL, JR., of Temple. Mr. Hejl died Friday, January 21, 2000 in a Temple Hospital. He was 92. Services for Frank Emil Hejl, Jr., were at 2 p.m. Monday, January 24 at Seaton Brethren Church with the Reverend Al Newby officiating. Burial was in Seaton Cemetery. He was born in Seaton to Frank E. Hejl, Sr. and Emilie Lesikar Hejl. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He farmed in the Seaton and Doubleheader communities. He was a 75-year member of SPJST Lodge 47 where he served as president and held various other offices. He was a life long member of RVOS and Woodmen
of the World. He was an active member of Seaton Brethren Church and he participated in many community activities. Survivors are two brothers, Emil J. Hejl of Temple and Jerry Hejl of De Soto; and four sisters, Ella Macek of Rosenberg, Della Mares and Lillie Mikulas, both of Temple and Dorothy Hogan of Nolanville. Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. Memorials may be made to Seaton Brethren Church or the SPJST Scholarship Fund. May our departed brother rest in peace. God bless the family. Resolution Committee Gladys Marek Joyce Skrabanek Ann Hejl
A person's love for
spouse and children and concern over their welfare are good reasons to keep one's life insurance contract in good standing. But sometimes, even the most well-planned insurance program becomes outdated For that reason, it's a good idea to occasionally review your certificate and see if it still fits your changing needs. That's where, an SPJST sales representative can help. When you're ready to review your present coverage, give your local lodge sales representative a call. If you're not sure about who to talk to, please contact the SPJST Insurance Department at 1 (800) 727-7578 and they can put you in touch with a sales representative in your area.
SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN DECEMBER 1999 FROM 12/01/99 to 12/31/99 DEATH CLAIM
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Marvin R. Grohmann Frank Triska, Jr. Eugene M. Hermes Theodore J. Przybyla Lillie Chilek Loren Dawn Davis Johnnie Ed Mynar Jerry F. Kulhanek Annie Schovajsa
88 81 63 88 107 35 17 28 201
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Joe Chas Salena Sam B. Raskin Steve G. Satsky Steven Alan Vrla Carolyn F. Haskovec Ladislaus F. Nors Bruce A. Brandes John Lee Parick Edgar S. Eben
63 88 4 130 25 66 40 172 201
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Anita J. Havran Henry Vern Charlie A. Klemm Mary Valenta Glinn Malon Norris Vance Wingfield Dorman F. Hunter John C. Green, Jr. George E. Newman Woodrow A. Pomykal Lewis A. Janousek Thomas A. Spring Bettie Zapalac Mary Maude Coward Agnes K. Kresta Marvin E. Odom Martha Elizabeth Palla Martha Marie Evelyn V Heintschel Henry E. Ripple, Sr. Mary Palachek Emma R. Konvicka
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LOCATION Houston Needville Sweet Home Houston Floresville Elk New Tabor East Bernard BleiblervilleNelsonville Sweet Home Houston Hallettsville Dallas Ennis Waco El Campo-Hillje Pasadena BleiblervilleNelsonville Moulton Sealy Elgin Moulton Waco Centerville Academy Rosebud Hallettsville Rosebud Ennis Cottonwood Cottonwood Pasadena El Campo-Hillje Fort Worth Taylor Houston Fayetteville Taylor Fort Worth Hallettsville
DATE OF ADMISSION
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11/17/65 5/05/39 10/14/33 11/28/88 11/16/37 2/22/79 3/27/42 7/15/57 10/19/38
10/09/99 10/21/99 11/13/99 10/31/99 11/12/99 11/13/99 11/06/99 11/01/99 11/23/99
54 89 85 83 82 20 78 80 91
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9/29/43 6/01/87 10/12/39 12/09/55 4/26/91 9/14/66 5/31/74 3/24/70 11/21/55
11/22/99 8/06/99 11/23/99 11/07/99 _11/20/99 11/26/99 10/31/99 11/17/99 11/21/99
73 88 86 44 66 65 52 88 90
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9/28/36 5/19/36 2/12/76 9/12/33 3/18/99 3/23/77 10/01/91 5/10/39 6/24/58 3/26/34 11/09/35 4/16/92 6/18/99 9/18/67 10/22/46 11/17/53 10/07/86 6/06/53 10/11/71 4/20/40 10/12/30 11/04/57
11/23/99 11/10/99 9/28/99 11/30/99 11/09/99 11/30/99 11/22/99 11/26/99 9/19/99 11/07/99 9/16/97 2/24/95 12/02/99 10/08/99 12/09/99 12/04/99 12/08/99 11/30/99 11/30/99 5/26/99 11/17/99 12/09/99
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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin Secretary-Treasurer —S PJ ST-
14/VESTNIK—Wednesday,
February 2, 2000
Consider your options: SPJST offers a range of life insurance plans Are you and your family
adequately covered? Unless you deal with life insurance regularly, it can be an intimidating and sometimes difficult subject to discuss. If you haven't purchased insurance in a while, you may be surprised at the many affordable life insurance options available through your local SPJST sales representative. The following listing provides a brief summary of the insurance options that are available: Universal Life. A flexible protection plan issued to ages 0 to 80 which offers both a guaranteed and current interest rate on the cash value accumulation. Mod-Term. A modern 10-year term product issued to ages 20-60, renewable to age 70 and convertible prior to age 65 with indeterminate premiums. Can be continued as an Annual Renewable Term certificate from age 70 to 95. Ask about original age enhancement option. Mod-20. A modern 20-year term product issued to ages 20-50, renewable to age 70 and convertible to age 65 with indeterminate premiums. Can be continued as an Annual Renewable Term certificate from age 70 to 95. Modified Premium Whole Life. Targets children and issued up to age 24. Affordable term converts to permanent whole life at age 25. Senior Life. A whole life product designed as a final expense certificate for ages 50 to 80. Eligibility determined by short medical questionnaire. Physical exam and blood test not required. Affordable and written with relaxed underwriting requirements. Lone Pay Life. A whole life product available with just one premium. The certificate is then paid-up. Issued to ages 0 through 70. Adult and Juvenile Whole Life. A whole life product designed for both
young and mature applicants that offers affordable premiums and builds cash value. Adult and Juvenile 20-Payment Life. A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants with premiums payable for twenty years. Issued to ages 0 through 60. Annual Renewable Term (ART). A one year term product that automatically renews each year with applicable premiums. Issued to ages 16 through 65. Can be converted to permanent insurance prior to age 65. Term expires at age 70. Term 4 Life Plan. Combines elements of both term and whole life insurance. The plan offers level lifetime coverage to age 99 and premiums which start at less than half of a guaranteed whole life premium. Term to Age 65. Offers affordable term coverage with issue ages 16 through 44. Convertible to permanent insurance prior to age 65. Protector Plan. Designed as a reducing term insurance plan on two lives over a 20-, 25-, or 30year period. Pays off on the death of the first insured. Premiums are calculated on combination of two insureds ages. Can be used as a mortgage cancellation plan. Twenty-, Twenty-five- and Thirty-Year-Decreasing Terms. Offer affordable coverage with reducing (decreasing) death benefit applicable for selected period of time. Annuities. Both qualified (IRA) and non-qualified are offered to SPJST members. Roth IRA's are also available to those who qualify. Interest rates are posted every week in the SPJST's weekly newsContact the paper, Vestnik. SPJST Home Office or refer to the Vestnik for current rates. —SPJST-
CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURE
Fayette County CHS recognizes efforts of Carolyn Meiner at holiday social The Fayette Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society held their Christmas party in the lovely home of the Smahliks in Columbus. The President, Cathy Chaloupka, welcomed the members and guest and thanked Ernie and Willie Mae Smahlik for the use of their lovely historic home. The Smahliks supplied the club with hot spiced tea, iced tea and coffee. The home was beautifully decorated for the Christmas season including an unusual and very attractive candle holder, using votive lights on the dining table. Cathy also congratulated the members on the very successful state meeting hosted by the Fayette Chapter on Novemter 20. It was a great deal of work, but everyone complimented the chapter on the superb food, decor and entertainment. President Chaloupka recognized Fayette Chapter member, Carolyn Sumbera Meiner, who received the prestigious 1999 Texas Czech Heritage Award at the November 20 state meeting held in Fayetteville, at the SPJST Hall, Lodge 1. The award is given to a contemporary members of the Czech Heritage Society, who is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Czech heritage. Carolyn received a medal and certificate of appreciation. Of the 45 members and guests present, 15 received door prizes: Marjorie Brune, Cathleen Chaloupka, Olga Gully, Edna Haluska, Georgia Hrachovy, Evelyn Jecmenek, George Hranicky, Edwin Jurecka, Hertha Kruse, Rudy Minarcik, Louis Polansky, After the meeting, everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner of roast beef, gravy, dumplings, a variety of veggies and desserts. The January hostesses were Donna Havranek, Helen Pavelka, Dolores Pollock, Carrie Veselka, Pat Dziadek, Mary Foyt and Lil Hruska. Everyone enjoyed playing bingo to conclude the day especially those who won. The next meeting is on Thursday, February 3 at 10:30 a.m. See you then. Fraternally, Helen Pavelka (Substituting for Anna Marie Moss) —SPJST-
Lodge Letters (Continued from page 11.) Women's Shelter. This was a result of Telephone Committee Marian Peterek and Donna Havranek who called every member as a reminder just prior to the meeting. Good job, ladies! Of course, we have to brag, like Lillie Hajek said her great-granddaughter was one of the featured on the front page of People Section of the Corpus Christi Caller. Her name is Cassie Hajek. We are always proud when our members make the news and excel in something.
We lost one of our members, Clara Valla. She has moved back to Nebraska with her family. Want to hear an amusing story? Ask Rosalie Williams and Dorothy McCoy about a gift in the wrong mailbox. Or ask Milly Elzner the story about her sweater at the Polish Club party. These are just some happenings lately. Pat Dziadek spent the holidays in England. Seems they do things differently than in Texas. It was an interesting trip. There were five door prizes and the winners were Rosalie Williams, Anna Marie Moss, Milly Elzner, who won two prizes, and Lillian Covill. We thank the donors for the prizes. I didn't get their names
Seaton Cemetery
Association meets February 13 The Seaton Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, February 13, 2000 at Seaton Star Hall at 2 p.m. Anyone that would like to be on the agenda, contact Calvin Skrabanek at (254) 985-2344. There will be an election of officers. —SPJST-
Frances Susil, Edward Zatopek, Marvadean Zatopek and Shirley Zatopek. Following the distribution of the door prices, the Fayette Czech singers sand Christmas songs in Czech and English, including Silent Night also songs in German, namely: Cathy Chaloupka, Edwin Jurecka, Carolyn Meiners, Helen Mikus, Rudy Minarcik, Emily Thoede, Elmont and Georgia Vyvial. The table prayer was said by Cathy Chaloupka and members and guests enjoyed the delicious food brought by the members. Irene Polansky —SPJST-
Czech Cultural Center Houston offers Czech classes The Czech Cultural Center Houston located in The Market Place, Northwest Mall, offers Czech conversational language classes free of charge to members of the organization and now the general public. The classes will be in session January through May 2000 every Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. The language instructor is CCCH volunteer professor Ms. Marie Mann. Ms. Mann was born in Prague, raised and educated in the Czech Republic and has been in the United States for over 20 years. She is a licensed chemist and an exceptional language instructor. She speaks fluent Czech and English. The CCCH is offering this valuable service to the general public to help promote interest in the Czech language (Continued on page 17.)
Braschler music show in Groesbeck February 11 The Kosse Lions Club will once again host the Braschler Music Show on Friday, February 11, 2000 at the Groesbeck High School Auditorium in Groesbeck, Texas. The Braschler Music Show, a: premiere attraction from Branson, Missouri, features a blend of gospel, comedy and country music, providing a wholesome, entertaining program enjoyable for all ages. Tickets are on sale at a cost of $10 per person for each show or $17.50 per person if attending both shows. Special rates are available for groups. All seats are reserved and are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. The Kosse Lions Club will host a spaghetti supper for concert goers from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Groesbeck High School Cafeteria. Tickets for the spaghetti supper are on sale for $5 per person with advance purchase and $6 per person at the door. Mail ticket requests and payment to: Kosse Lions Club P.O. Box 404 • Kosse, Texas 76653 For additional information, call (254) 375-2664 or (254) 375-2376. —SPJST-
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Youth Letters Section Youth Workshop (Continued from page 1.)
agenda for a youth club meeting and explained its importance. Next, the workshop focus turned to motions and how members get their say. Vestnik Editor Brian Vanicek discussed the eight steps needed to process a main motion, which included obtaining the floor and handling the motion. He also discussed five types of voting. The morning session ended with Michael and Barbara discussing the youth club officer positions and youth club committees. For lunch, participants and adults visited while eating pizza, chips and cookies. The workshop presenters broke the participants into groups of six after lunch. Their first activity was a game called "Piece by Piece." The game illustrated the importance of teamwork in youth clubs. Following the game, seven volunteers demonstrated the procedure for handling a main motion. The group's final activity was a project on handling a main motion. Each group presented their motion, debated the motion and voted on the motion while the workshop presenters and participants critiqued the groups. The workshop concluded with door prizes.
Let's hear what your members and youth club are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Vestnik,
FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com Got a question? Call 1 (800) 727-7578
my fiance, David Nauert, for all of his help and support with everything. Best wishes to all youth clubs on practicing parli-pro at their meetings. Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny
Scenes from SPJST State Youth Club Officers Workshop Saturday, January 22, 2000
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Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Leader Carol Green, leff, District One Youth Leader and Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek receive recognition for the "Make a Difference Day" efforts from Vestnik Editor Brian Vanicek.
Assistants to meet at SPJST Home Office February 5 DYCs,
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Rest and Relaxation
Two DYC invites youth club members to enjoy skating party Sunday, February 13
SPJST's young people and adults then ventured to Doc and Laddy's Family Fun Center in Waco for an afternoon of arcade games, adventure putt-putt golf, laser trek, and virtual reality games. My thanks to Barbara Rosenkranz, Michael Morris, Brian Vanicek, and Communications Assistant Katherine Smith for all of their assistance with the workshop. Thanks also to the youth leaders and parents for driving the young people to the workshop and fun day and their assistance at both events. A big thanks to District Three Director Johnnie Krizan for all of his help in cleaning the auditorium after the fun day. And finally, thank you to
Dear Members, I hope to see you all at the annual District Two Skating party which be held on Sunday, February 13, 2000 at Skate Haven in Temple. Skating will begin at 5:15 p.m. Invite a friend to come and enjoy the fun. Door prizes will be given. It's been a few months since we've been together for a district activity, so I hope you'll be there to see friends and enjoy the fun. Looking forward to seeing you!! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST-
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Hey, SPJST Young People! Send in your "Design a Valentine" January Vestnik Project today. All valentines will be delivered to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes in Taylor and Needville. Send in your valentine to State Youth Director Melanie by February 9. All valentines earn 20 points in the merit point system.
Waco
Michael Morris addresses the ele ments of public speaking. A past SPJST State King, Brother Morris underscored the importance of "having a plan" before getting up to speak, speaking clearly and at an appropriate pace.
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Dear Members and Friends, The District Youth Counselors and Assistant District Youth Counselors will meet Saturday, February 5 at 10 a.m. at the SPJST Home Office. The SPJST Youth Program and the 2000 activities will be planned and discussed. All interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend. Hope to see you there! Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny State Youth Director
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Lodge 66, Waco triplets Tommy Weeks, Katie Weeks and Gena Weeks were some of the youngest members in attendance. Still, that didn't keep them from participating in the parliamentary procedure and team-buidling exercises. Youth club members, youth leaders and adult supporters enjoy lunch. Following the workshop, attendees enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games at Doc and Laddy's Family Fun Center in Waco.
Applying the principles of effective parliamentary procedure was a common goal for everyone in attendance. Pictured , from top, clockwise, are: Lodge 66, Waco President John Engelke, State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan and Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club member Kristin Bender.
Get Involved. Make a positive difference in your lodge and community!
16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 2, 2000
FEBRUARY VESTNIK PROJECT - FOR ALL AGES This correctly completed project earns 20 points in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Point System.
This correctly completed project earns 20 points in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Point System.
SPJST Youth Program
Celebrate Texas Independence!
(First in a Series of Four) According to A History of the SPJST compiled by the late Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris, the SPJST youth program began as early as 1937 when a youth group on the lodge level was formed at Lodge 25, Ennis. The second such youth group was formed at Lodge 88, Houston in 1948. The third oldest was at Lodge 4, Hallettsville in 1953. The fourth and fifth oldest youth groups were organized at Lodge 66, Waco and Lodge 84, Dallas. Both were formed in 1954. It is interesting to note that these first five youth clubs are still very much active in the SPJST Youth Program. A driving force behind SPJST's Youth Movement in the early 1950s was Birdie Hilsher Pech. In a Vestnik column that Sister Pech
wrote in 1953, she says, "If you think that the grass is just a little greener on the other side of the fence, better think twice. Our SPJST has all of the green grass—it is up to us to keep it watered now and keep it growing—bigger and better all the time. Keep our youth and keep them entertained for a greater future of our SPJST, for without them, we would perish as grass would die without water." Forty-seven years later, these words still ring true. The purpose of the SPJST Youth Department continues to be twofold: first, to build character among the younger members and secondly, to involve our young people in activities that will prepare them for leadership positions at all levels of our Society. —SPJST-
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them for leadership positions at all levels of our Society. 5. Name two of the first five youth clubs: a) b)
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Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas to award two scholarships in 2000
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Youth Leader Mail completed project no later than March 10, 2000, to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 —SPJST-
Tee-Shirt From Lodge 28, East Bernard mem*.: ber Jessica Kelner,: comes c nice' note, expressing thanks for having ?cia her design seiec and reproducec on the SPJST's '1999 camp tee-shirt. iessica, lett, .dislays her design to District Six Secretary Annie Vchciik at the District Six Fail Meeting.
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The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas, CESAT, an organization whose purpose is to promote and perpetuate the Czech language and Czech culture in Texas announces the Maresh and Micek Scholarships for the 19992000 academic year. The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas, will grant two scholarships, one in the name of Dr. Eduard Micek and the other in the name of Dr. Henry R. Maresh. Dr. Micek was a professor of Czech language at the University of Texas. Dr. Maresh was a Houston physician. Both were active in the Czech cultural movement in Texas and both were avid supporters of Czech studies and higher education. Application Guidelines An applicant must be: • A Texas resident. or may be a nonresident enrolled in a Texas college or university. • A post-secondary student 'majoring in Czech lan gua ge or must be pursuing othcr ri. : . gree programs with substantial emphasis on Czecn :subjects made by ,A pp lication Must • nday. Februai LS, 0. Awards will be announced by or before April, 2000. To re,..:eive application.. please write to:
George Pazdra., M.D., J.D., Secretary of Matice 6635 White Marsh Valley Walk Austin , Texas 78746 The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas is also announcing its membership drive. Anyone who is interested in promoting and perpetuating the Czech language and Czech culture may join the organization. The only criterion for joining is an interest in the cultural goals of the organization. There is no requirement to have studied Czech at a college or high school, nor any requirements for speaking the Czech language. The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas promotes fellowship within its membership, functions as a liason organization with all other Texas Czech cultural or g anizations and Czech lan gua ge teachin g institutions in Texas and awards scholarships and and university stugranits to co .e.ge dents pursuing studies with a focus on Czech heritage and language. To become a member of the Czech 7, y -Students Association of Texas, - . .e to Bobby Horton, 115.-f.South Lou Ai, Houston, Texas 77024. Submitted by, J.G. and Janis iirricir —SP T-
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oeekava, 2e naSe krjanska vefejnost pochopi dille2itost na g i patfiene vystavky ve srovnani s jinymi narody v institutu a podpofi tuto snahu i finanenimi prostfedky. Po ukoneeni elenske schtitze nasledovala schfize Sboru feditelft. Jelikci2 jsme vet g inu zpra.v o oinnosti sly g eli ve vefejne easti schfize soustfedili jsme se na budouci einnost. Ustanovili jsme poradni vybor pro TAMU: Woody Smith, David Chroust a Clinton Machann. Pfedseda Sboru reditelu, bratr Clinton Machann zdiiraznil, 2e chce mit v g echny opravy jmen a eastek na seynamu arca do na g i jami schfize v austinu, Tx k ruce. Na g e bfeznova schuze se konat 4. bfezna 2000 v arealu Texaske university v Austine, Tx a bude soueasti hudebniho symposia Symposium zaene po devote hodine a tak tajemnik poke instrukce poz deji, take nos upozornil, 2e nage website pracuje. KaZdY krajan ma po slat na jeho adresu pekne pfispevky na website. Na g e nadace dekuje v g em nagim pfispivatelum na stipendium pro TAMU v College Station, Texas a jsme radi, 2e jsme ustanovili katedru eeskeho jazyka na Texaske universite a nyni stipendium na kate dfe anglistiky na Texaske universite a nzni stipendium na kate dfe anglistiky na Texaske A and M universite v College Station, Tx. Chceme i p addle pokraeovat v nagi praci pro lep g i budoucnost pfigtich generaci. MUeme bYt pravem hrdi na vYsledky prace na g i nadace za poslednich 15 let. Doufame, mnozI krajane jsou nom vdeeni. —SPJST-
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CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURE
Czech Classes (Continued from page 14.)
and introduce the heritage and customs of the Czech/Slovak people. Ms. Mann's program can accomodate beginners to the most advanced in the Czech language. Although education is one of our most important goals, this is a great opportunity to meet new people, see some old friends and have some fun! Preparations are in progress for the Annual Czech Republic - Prague Cultural/Study Tour scheduled for the entire month of July 2000. This is your great opportunity to visit or revisit a country rich in heritage and tradition. Also, you will have the opportunity to study at Charles University and put your language skills to the real test. The Czech Cultural Center Houston and The Market Place are 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizations. Promoting the preservation of the language, customs and traditions of the Czech/Slovak people. We are an allvolunteer operated facility. All proceeds go towards building a permanent facility in Houston to accommodate a museum, library/genealogy center, concert hall, art gallery, restaurant and education center. The Czech Cultural Center Market Place located in the Northwest Mall, Houston, Texas has an exceptional display of Czech made products, books, music and much more. Call
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Departing on May 31, 2000 Returning June 15, 2000 or Departing on Sept. 1 3, 2000 Returning September 28, 2000 Tour package includes: le- Airfare from DFW, Dallas to Prague, via Newark 0- New Air-conditioned Motorcoach 4r Three- and Four-Star Hotels 4r Cruise the Vlatava River (Buffet and Music Included) Or National Music and Dance Theater or Evening of Entertainment by Eduard Brabec, Prazka Klamovka Picnic on a Working Farm (Meal and Drinks Included) yr Walking Tours of: Prague, Bratislava, Slovakia and Vienna Reserve space now, as seating is limited. Call for information and reservations. Itinerary furnished on request.
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Cultural Events Calendar March 11, 2000 State Czech Heritage meeting—held at St. Andrews Parish Hall in Hillje, Texas and hosted by the Wharton Chapter. For more information, contact Ethel Kuzell Meek (409) 543-4463. March 25 - April 13, 2000 The National Alliance of Czech Catholics in sponsoring a Pilgrimage for the Holy Year celebration. Contact Alden Smith (254) 582-5814 or Marvin Marek (281) 499-2249. For further information, please contact: Marvin J. Marek, Chairman TDNACC Pilgrimage Committee 2802 Camelot St. Missouri City, Texas 77459-2633 Phone: (281) 499-2249 Fax: (281) 403-9665 E-mail: marvin_marek@msn.com March 27 - May 8, Mondays Conversational Czech 11 language classes at Austin Community College. The cost of the class is $75. Registration is held at the ACC Highland Business Center (HBC), 4th floor between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. For further information, contact ACC at (512) 223-7724. June 29 - July 25, 2000 Czechoslovak Foreign Institute Summer Study Program 2000—Depart June 29 and return July 25. For information, contact the US Coordinator for the Czechoslovak Foreign Institue, Thadious Polasek, Czech Study Tour, Route 4, Box 79, Schulenburg, Texas, 78956 or call after 7 p.m. CT (409) 562-2207. —SPJST-
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Thomas Catholic Church CCD Building in Pilot Point. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, February 4-Social night, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, February 6-Lodge 6 meeting, Wednesday, February 16-Cottonwood Water Supply annual meeting Friday, February 18-Social night and Trustee meeting. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 8265863. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. LODGE 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 593-4192 or (254) 593-0090. LODGE 16, BILA HORA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of August and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.
LODGE 18, ELGIN Saturday, February 5-King of Swing, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets $5 each. Sunday, February 13-Valentine's Dance: music by Tommy Vanek, ballroom and mix music. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets $5 each. Sunday, February 27-Central Texas Sounds 3 to 7 p.m. Admission $6 per person. Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. During all Sunday dances, the kitchen will be open. For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534; for band bookings, call Artie Monson at (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is non-smoking. LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m. LODGE 24, CYCLONE For your enjoyment, Flag Hall now offers pool and an assortment of arcade games. Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, February 3-Lodge monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 10-Rental Friday, February 11-Dining room rental Saturday, February 12-Rental Saturday, February 26-Lodge hosts SPJST Workshop/Incentive Banquet Friday, March 3-St. John Prom Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meets on the third Sunday of each month
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at 2 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, call Jim Holahan at (972) 875-5230 or contact the hall at (972) 875-8381 and leave a message. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the meeting room on the ground floor of the SPJST Hall building at 106 Leveridge Street in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, February 4-Earl Beatty Friday, February 18-Praha Brothers Sunday, February 20-Granger Polka Boys; 2-6 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 7 p.m with snacks served from 6:30 to 7 p.m. for interested members. The youth club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. Kitchen is open for Sunday dances and on-premises catering is available. For hall reservations, dance information or bookings, call (512) 352-9139, (512) 352-7442 (lodge hall), or Tommie Schiller (512) 365-5795 and leave message. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan. LODGE 35, ELK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.
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LODGE 36, WEST Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September and December at 6:45 p.m. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 in Hillje (409) 648-2317. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Sheldon Holub (409) 5437387, Tria Molberg (409) 543-3044 or (409) 648-2317 (lodge hall) LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road at 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, February 5-Jerry Heisler and the Melody Five. Tickets are $5 each. Sunday, February 6-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, February 12-No dance. Sunday, February 13-Seaton Cemetery Meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, February 19-Special Country, c/w band making their first appearance. Tickets $5 per person. Monday, February 21-Board meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, February 26-Granger Polka Boys, mixed music. Tickets $5 each. Sunday, February 27-Marek, Jezek, Kotrla Reunion Star Hall is a Non-Smoking facility. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances in 2000 will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please
SPJST Lodge 88
1435 Beall Street 41, Houston
35th Anniversary and Valentine Day Celebration Sunday •• February 13 Dinner 11 a.m.
Baked chicken with all trimmings Tea Included
$5 - Adults
$4 - Child
Pastry, coffee, sandwiches available
Youth Club popular homemade ice cream in annex building.
Noon Entertainment
Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra Lodge 88 Choral Club Bingo - 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dance 3 p.m. to 7_p_.m.
Music by Donnie Wavra VV Dance admission $4 per person
Wednesday, February 2, 2000-VESTNIK/19 call Louis Kohutek (254) 983-2261 or (254) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 54, WEST Sunday, February 6-A fried and baked chicken dinner fund raiser beginning at 11 am. All proceeds will be used for th hall renovation project. Saturday, February 12-Wedding Saturday, February 19-Reunion Saturday, February 26-K. C. Knights Friday, March 3-First quarterly meeting of 2000, Loge 54, West, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4-Kucera reunion Sunday, March 5-Benefit for Alfred Niemeyer: Barbecue dinner with all the trimmings. Prize drawing, auction and silent auction. Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night) or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and cover is $5. Game nights (taroky, dominos, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and Dec. at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-751052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Saturday, February 19-Dance with music by Fritz Hodde, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission $6 per person. February 20-Lodge Sunday, meeting/Initiation of new members/Free dinner: Brief monthly meeting will begin at 3 p.m. followed immediately by initiation of new members and free spaghetti dinner. Members are asked to bring desserts. Wednesday, February 23-Bus trip to Bossier City: Depart Lodge 84 at 7 a.m. by chartered bus to Bossier City Casino and depart there at 6 p.m. for return to lodge. $20 per person; Advance reservations required. Contact Wanda Petr at (214) 3524397 for reservations or information. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall,
2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 352-4397 or Ben Jarma at 3481514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps at (254) 778-4371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home). LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, February 5-Bobby Layne, big band; *Dress Code. Tickets $12 each. Saturday, February 12-Valentine dance: Jack Melick, The Piano Man, big band music; *Dress Code. Tickets $12 each. Sunday, February 13-Lodge 88 Anniversary: Donnie Wavra. Watch for details. Saturday, February 19-Bobby Jones, polka/variety. Tickets $6 each. Saturday, February 26-Dwain Muller, big band music. Tickets $11 each. *Dress code. Saturday, March 4-Donnie Wavra, ballroom, polka/variety. Admission $6 per person. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen. LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, February 6-Dance with music by Gary Lee Country Western Band, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 12-Youth Club Valentine dance, 8 p.m. Music provided by Classic Country, country/western. Sunday, February 20-Fritz Hodde, polka/waltz. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 5-Gary Lee Country/Western Orchestra, 3 to 7 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ballroom dancing every Friday night sponsored by Zane Laurini's Stardust Ballroom. Call 1 (800) 332-9303. Dress code enforced. For additional dance info., tune to KBEC 1390 AM at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3 FM at 2 p.m. every Sunday. Family night/tarok on the first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Ladies' Circle meets on second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. For a place to hold your large parties, anniversaries or other special events, call Joyce at (817) 624-1361. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 207 South Park in Karnes City. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO Thursday, March 9, 2000-Meeting at REA Building, Victoria, 6:30p.m. Thursday June 8-Meeting at REA Building, Victoria, 6:30 , p.m. Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September and December. LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August and 6:30 p.m. September through May. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, February 9-Lodge meeting Sunday, March 12-Lodge meeting Sunday, April 9-Lodge meeting Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.
of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine at 201 Centennial Street. LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik at (817) 284-7218, Rhonda Hurtik at (214) 435-2286, or John Hitcher at (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 to 12:30 a.m. Children 10 and under free. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538, (972) 263-9031, (972) 262-8830 and (817) 457-2138.
LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Hinze Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. The time for the meetings is 7 p.m.
LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.
LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002.
LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the third Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 427-8160. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, Sept. and Dec at 3 p.m. LODGE 161, LA PARITA-JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank Community Room; except for March, June, September and December meetings which will be held at a restaurant at 4:30 p.m. for a meal and meeting. LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, February 5-Country Delux Saturday, February 12-Cherokee Country Saturday, February 19-Down Time Saturday, March 4-Ray Osborne Sunday, March 5-Lodge hosts District Five Spring meeting. Hall is located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday parties, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Christmas parties, etc., please call Vicki (281) 5421774 or call the lodge hall (281) 487-3297. Starting January, 1999, Lodge 172 will be renting the hall on the last Saturday of each month. For reservations, call the lodge hall (281) 487-3297. Saturday night dances are held from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Executive members and Board of Trustees meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; trustees' meeting is at 7 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-742042239-0 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview. LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday
LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Youth meetings are the first Sunday of at 3 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 255-3415. LODGE 188, CENTERVILLE Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge meetings are the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Games License No. 1-74-1960208-5. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 191, LUFKIN For lodge rentals, contact Frank Juarez at (409) 875-4676. For dance reservations, contact Marilyn Page (409) 632-1124. Meetings are held at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street in Lufkin, Texas. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of every month. Reservations for tables at dances will be made on a first call basis. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST All dances open to the public. ($6 per person) Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For hall rentals for weddings, birthdays, dances and parties, call (281) 373-9482. Leave a message. The hall's address is 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Contact Celesta Balke for hall rentals at (409) 830-0118. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank in in the Community Room. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas.
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