ESTNIK SPJST Herald
Changing to meet the needs of fraternalists.
"Joining Hands To Touch Lives-Fraternalism for the Family and Our Nation"
Official Publication of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Founded 1897 BROTHERHOOD
HUMANITY
BENEVOLENCE
Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503
ISSN-07458800
VOLUME 88 NUMBER 7
February 16, 2000
ARV STATEWIDE TOP PRODUCERS
SHELDON HOLUB Lodge 40 El CampoHillj e (District Six
AMES BACAK, FIC Lodge 40 El CampoHillj e (District Six
Top Applications Written
Top Insurance Written Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas
TOPS IN DISTRICT TWO
OPS IN DISTRICT ONE DOROTHY RACKEL Lodge 13 Dime Box
LINDA WILSON Lodge 94 Wheelock
FRANK r MESTKA, Lodge 80 Holland
Top Applications Written
Top. Insurance Written
Top Applications Written
Top Applications Written
Top Insurance Written
TOPS IN DISTRICT FOUR
'TOPS IIII DISTRICT THREE • DEAN CARENDER Lodge 5 Pilot PointTioga
SANDRA UNBERHAGEN Lodge 200 BrucevilleEddy
JOHNNIE GAIDUSEK, SR. Lodge 66 Waco
LEONARD JANSA, FIC Lodge 160 San Angelo
MARTHA BROZ, FIC Lodge 160 San Angelo
Top Insurance Written
Top Applications Written
Top Insurance Written
TOPS IN DISTRICT FIVE
TOPS IN DISTRICT SUE
ROBERT KIESCHNICK Lodge 142 Houston
EVELYN MIKESKA, FIC Lodge 196 Houston
Top Applications Written
Top Insurance Written
JERRY SIJANSKY Lodge 79 Corpus Christi
GREGORY KAHN Lodge 218 Laredo
Top Applications Written
Top Insurance Written
SHELDON HOLUB Lodge 40 El CampoHillje
JAMES BACAK, FIC Lodge 40 El CampoHilije
Top Applications Written
Top Insurance Written
Thanks to these and all of our active sales representatives for their part in building an even stronger SPJST. Keep up the good work.
2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, February 16, 2000
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
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 do Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, 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; (1-1); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, SCTY. ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 (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, 1831 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
What You Know Can Help You It's Your Business decisions because you'll have to live One of the fundamental principles with the consequences of those decithat distinguishes the SPJST from other sions for the next four years." businesses is that the members - not Sister Kovar, a member of Lodge outside investors -- control the organi- 25, Ennis, reviewed the convention zation. Member control is exercised process and guidelines for submitting through elections of officers and direc- recommendations to the By-laws tors on the local lodge, district and state Committee. levels. Member control is further exer"Recommendations for changing or cised through the convention which is adding to the By-laws must be signed held every four and in the hands of years. It is during the By-Law Comthe convention mittee Secretary process that the before April 13. Society's by-laws Recommendations are proposed and will be accepted considered. from individual To facilitate the members as well as 2000 convention lodges," she said, process District acknowledging Three delegates met that "you don't February 9 at have have to be a Lodge 25, Ennis for delegate to make a their first pre-conrecommendation." vention meeting. One of the topics Presiding were that was discussed District Three Bywas the role of Laws Committee "social memberRepresentative Kay Lynn Kovar, ships" in the SPJST. As defined by District Three President John Engelke our By-laws, social members are those and District Three Director Johnnie "who could not be insured and was a Krizan. Six lodges were represented in social member on and before January the spirited two-and-a-half hour meet- 1, 1988 and pays his or her local ing which covered a range of conven- lodge dues and assessments, if any tion related issues. annually in advance." The idea of expanding the role of Bringing Issues to Light social memberships as a route to "We, as members, need to know building membership in the SPJST what is going in our company," said was discussed. It's an idea worth conDistrict President Engelke, a member sidering as it directly addresses one of of Lodge 66, Waco. Director Krizan, the concerns raised by the A.M. Best a member of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, Company in their recent evaluation of echoed these sentiments, "The process the SPJST. (See page 3.) Several frais only effective when members get ternal benefit societies encourage involved and learn what's going on. social memberships. In turn, these It's a tremendous responsibility to rosters provide ready insurance serve as a delegate." prospects for the lodge sales represenA tremendous responsibility. That it tatives. Of course, the key to the sucis. As Brother Krizan observed, "For cess of such a program depends heavithree days in June, the power and ly on the merits of the fraternal proauthority of the SPJST rests in your gram to attract members. hands. It's essential to make informed (Continued on page 3.)
"The long-term prosperity of the SPJST depends on our capacity and willingness to get involved."
DISTRICTS 1 and 7 Larry Wagner (830) 276-4414 or (830) 742-4463 (Home) E-mail: insagent@texas.net 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
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Getting Ready for the Convention District Three Delegates met last Wednesday right at Lodge 25, Ennis for the first of at least three pre-convention meetings. Presiding, from left, were: District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, District Three By-Law Committee Representative Kay Lynn Kovar and District Three President John Engelke.
Wednesday, February 16, 2000—VESTNIKJ3
FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
FROM THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report
A.M. BEST COMPANY Ambest Road OLDWICK, NEW JERSEY 08858 908-439-2739 FAX 908-439-2237 or 908-439-2739 www.ambest.com
Through January 31, 2000
January 21, 2000
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED Dist
Apps.
Written
$
1
8
2 3 4 5 6 7 9
19 19 10 16 27 6 1
257,000.00 673,000.00 362,000.00 315,000.00 302,500.00 847,980.00 170,000.00 10,000.00
106
$2,937,480.00
Totals:
Issued
$ 72,500.00 223,000.00 307,000.00 35,000.00 112,500.00 462,000.00 65,000.00 0 $1,277,000.00
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED
Dist
Apps.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9
8 19 19 10 16 27 6 1
Totals:
106
Written
$
Issued
257,000.00 673,000.00 362,000.00 315,000.00 302,500.00 847,980.00 170,000.00 10,000.00
$72,500.00 223,000.00 307,000.00 35,000.00 112,500.00 462,000.00 65,000.00 0
$2,937,480.00
$1,277,000.00
Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Vice President —SPJST-
What You Know (Continued from page 2.) Among the other items discussed were procedures for qualifying members to serve as delegates to the Convention and the Supreme Lodge's proposed name change for the Society. Please refer to page 9 (Supreme Lodge Minutes) for information relating to this Supreme Lodge recommendation. On a related note, State Field Manager Gene McBride announced during the meeting his intent to seek the position of Supreme Lodge Vice President at the June Convention. Brother McBride, who has been with the SPJST for 21 years, is the past President of Lodge 25, Ennis and the current president of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy. In making his announcement, Brother McBride indicated that he had conferred with Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard
Mikeska, who said that he would not be a candidate for the Vice President's position in June. Brother Mikeska, who has been employed by the SPJST for 41 years, has been a member of the Supreme Lodge for 31 years. District Three plans to host at least two more delegate meetings prior to the convention. The next meeting will be March 29 at Lodge 84, Dallas. As a fraternal benefit society, the SPJST is involved in the business of life. From selling life insurance and annuities to providing opportunities for social interaction and community development. Men, women and children have a need for the kinds of services that our SPJST can provide. The long-term prosperity of the SPJST depends on our capacity and willingness to get involved, understand the issues and then respond accordingly. By truly looking out for the good of our fraternal Society, everyone's best interests can be served. —SPJST-
Howard B. Leshikar, President Slavonic Benevolent Order of Texas P.O.Box 100 Temple, TX 76503 Dear Howard B. Leshikar: This letter serves as a formal notice of your organization's Best's Rating after a thorough analysis of all current information shared with us. The rating will become effective on January 24. We ask that you do not publicly release the rating assignment prior to it becoming effective upon release to our subscribers via Best's ViewPoint, BestWire (our newswire service) and our e-Commerce service on the A.M. Best Internet site (www.ambest.com ). We have assigned a Best's Rating of B++ (Very Good) and Financial Size Category of VI. The rating of Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) reflects the order's strong capitalization, conservatively invested asset portfolio, consistently profitable operating results and its good fraternal niche position. Partially offsetting these strengths are the continued declines in policies in force, and decline in membership. Of lesser concern is the society's exposure to interest rate risk and the geographic concentration of its mortgage loan portfolio. During our conference call on January 21, the areas of marketing and membership growth were the focus of our discussions. These areas have been of concern to us in the past, and remain so. The ability of fraternal society to grow its policies in-force and indirectly its membership base demonstrates the viability of a society going forward. The FIC program and the training and licensing of sales representatives shows a commitment by SPJST to develop a more professional field force capable of the needs based selling required to attract new, younger members. Going forward we will be monitoring the success of this field force in growing your membership and policy base. Please keep us updated on your progress on a quarterly basis, and this can be included with your statutory filing. To acknowledge the receipt of this letter and the assigned Best's Rating, we request that you sign and date the letter on the line provided and return it within three working days. If more convenient, our FAX number is 908-439-2237. Once we have received your acknowledgement, the rating will become effective in conjunction with its release to our subscribers. If the acknowledgment is not returned in the prescribed time frame, the rating will be released automatically. Under a separate cover, we will mail an invoice of the A.M. Best's Annual Rating Service Fee for your organization. In addition, your organization's Best's Rating and corresponding Best's Company Report will appear in the next edition of Best's Insurance Reports, Life/Health. A draft copy of your Best's Company Report has been sent to your designated rating contact for review prior to release to our subscribers. In closing, we sincerely appreciate the valuable assistance that you and your staff have given us. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the analyst responsible for your company's rating, Richard D. McMillan, Financial Analyst at 5615. AMB#9606 Sincerely, Richard F. Kirk, Vice President Acknowledged: Howard Leshikar Title: President Date: 2/1/2000
Workshop and Lodge Incentive Banquet To be held at Lodge 25, Ennis, Texas
February 26, 2000 Workshop Registration Opening Ceremony
9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Workshp Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
11:40 a.m. Honor Fraternalist of the Year 12 Noon Lunch Workshop 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Banquet Registration Lodge Incentive Banquet Begins 3:00 p.m.
Questions? Please call the President's Office at 1 (800) 727-7578.
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
Directions to Lodge 25, Ennis Traveling North on 1-35 (From Temple): Take Italy exit on Highway 34 and follow into Ennis. After crossing railroad, take left on Kaufman Ave. and proceed to Ennis Ave. Take right on Ennis Avenue and go under 1-45. The lodge will be on the right side down the road. Traveling South on 1-35 East: Take the Highway 287 Exit at Waxahachie Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approximately 3/4 mile on Highway 34. Lodge 25 is on the right.
Ennis Area Hotels/Motels Quality Inn (972) 875-9641 • Best Western (972) 875-3390 Holiday Inn Express (972) 875-6990
4NESTNIK—Wednesday, February 16, 2000
YEAR 2000 CONVENTION
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-
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 —SPJST-
Publication Committee Meets March 4 at Home Office 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
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-
Life. Tailored to Meet Your Needs. Universal
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 SPJST, a small expense charge is deducted and the balance goes into your cash value account.
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.
Coverage is Flexible. You have a choice of two death benefits, Option A or Option B: Option Pa Level Death Benefit. The death oenefit is made up of life insurance and the cash value. hitiaiiy, this benefit is equal to 'ins face amount -iowever, cur tax aw saes tnai. ;here ' .ays he mampcopoh:io:-: O i;fs he ceri..- icate Thperiafc:.e.
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the cash value approaches the face amount, the death benefit increases automatically. Option B Increasing Death Bens-fit. he euel cleat . face meua ce, mchsp, e ass/aunt.
April 13, 2000: Deadline for By Law Recommendations Convention time is drawing near! lease take note of the following dates. All recommendations for changing bylaws must be signed and in the hands of the By-Law Committee Secretary prior to April 13, 2000, in order to be considered. The secretary will forward all signed recommended changes to the by-laws to the Vestnik for publication. Recommendations will be accepted from individual members as well as from lodges. If you can tie the recommendation to a published by-law num-
ber, please do so. Also remember to sign all recommendations! APRIL 13, 2000 DEADLINE FOR RECOMMENDATIONS! JUNE 12, 13, 14 CONVENTION IN TEMPLE Beverly J. Teplicek By-Law Committee Secretary 817 FM 381 Rowena, Texas 76875 —SPJST-
AROUND THE DISTRICTS
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 —SPJST-
Five Planning Committee Sets Schedule for March 5 Spring Meeting District
A meeting was held at Lodge 172 on January 22, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting was called to order by President Evelyn Mikeska and a lunch was served. The District Five Spring meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 5, 2000 at Lodge 172, Pasadena located at 3609 Preston, (281) 487-3297. Lunch will be served at noon and a social from noon till 2 p.m. with the meeting following at 2 p.m. There will be roast beef with potatoes, green beans and sauerkraut with ice tea, lemonade. There will be a charge of $4 for adults
and $2.50 for children under 12. Please bring your best desserts so we can have an auction for the youth. We also need door prizes and other prizes for bingo as everyone can play— young or old. At the fall meeting, everyone had a great time, so please come and invite other members and your friends. Carolyn Filipp will be in charge of the music, so please come. Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC District Five President —SPJST-
Support the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Please
SPJST members and friends are encouraged to support the 1999-2000 SPJST 100 Pennies Schol-arship 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 I 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. 111111115 ERN En NEE NNE ERE
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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. Fraternally, Barbara Rosenkranz State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJSTME ME MI — MEN ME SUE
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Wednesday, February 16, 2000—VESTNIK/5
YEAR 2000 CONVENTION
FROM THE SECRETARY-TREASURER
Accommodation Information for the XXVIII SPJST Convention
Minutes of the January 11, 12 and 13 Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST Held at the Home Office, Temple, Texas
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 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.
Motel Name/Address
Telephone
Rate
Confirmation No.
Temple Suites
(254) 770-0300
$60
SPJST
(254) 771-1688
$42.95 SPJST
(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
1415 N. General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504
Econo Lodge 1001 N. General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504
Hampton Inn 1414 SW H K Dodgen Loop Temple, Texas 76504
Holiday Inn Express 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
(254) 778-4411
$48
4453
802 N. General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504
Super "8"
The regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST was called to order by Chairman of the Board Vanek at 8:30 a.m. with the following Supreme Lodge members present: Howard B. Leshikar, President Leonard D. Mikeska, Vice-President Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary Sidney Kacir, Legal Advisor Donnie Victorick - District I Frank Klinkovsky - District II
Johnnie Krizan - District III Stanley Broz - District IV, Vice Chairman of the Board Louis Hanus - District V Matt S. Vanek - District VI, Chairman of the Board Robert Bayer - District VII
The Supreme Lodge Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence in memory of the deceased members. The first item of business was the election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board. The Chair was turned over to President Leshikar who asked for nominations. Director Broz nominated Director Vanek to be Chairman of the Board. Motion seconded by Director Hanus. There being no other nominations,Director Victorick moved to elect Director Vanek by acclamation. Motion seconded by Director Hanus and carried unanimously. Director Victorick nominated Director Broz for Vice-Chairman. Motion seconded by Director Hanus. There being no other nominations, Director Klinkovsky moved, seconded by Director Hanus to elect Director Broz by acclamation. Motion carried unanimously. Director Vanek expressed his appreciation on being elected Chairman and the Society will be facing challenges during the year 2000 includin g the Convention. Director Broz expressed his appreciation for being elected Vice Chairman. MINUTES — The minutes were reviewed page by page. Page one 283 on paragraph six, the word "by mail poll" should be added after officers' decision.
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On page 286, Director Krizan moved for the original three lines dealing with mishandling of the 1998 Fraternalist of the Year presentation of SecretaryTreasurer Anglin's draft copy of November 10, 1999, be inserted in the minutes. Seconded by Director Hanus. Voting against were Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Bayer, President Leshikar, Director Klinkovsky, Director Victorick, Vice President Mikeska, and Director Vanek. Voting in favor were Director Hanus, Director Broz, Director Krizan, and Financial Secretary Mikulas. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin abstained. Motion failed.
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Director Broz moved to approve the minutes with the corrections. Motion seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas and carried unanimously. Chairman Vanek welcomed Editor Vanicek to the meeting. New employees Donna Lock, Dianne Johnson, and Stephanie Herring were introduced. Donna is the new secretary in the President's Department; Diane is an underwriter trainee in the Vice President's Department; and Stephanie is the computer backup operator in the Financial Secretary's Department. Mr. Tom Gay, the examiner from the Texas Department of Insurance was also introduced. The officers and directors went into executive session to discuss salaries. AUDIT — The bank audit of stocks and bonds was completed December 30, 1999 by Independent Auditor Henry L. S. Jezek, President Leshikar, and Secretary-Treasurer Anglin.
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Recess was taken from 11:35 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the audit.
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AUTOMOBILE — Director Krizan reported of the automobile logs submitted, they are being kept up day by day but some are not completing the oil and
6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 16, 2000 gas section. There was also a discussion concerning the work logs of the officers. Director Krizan moved, seconded by Vice-President Mikeska for the officers to submit to Financial Secretary Mikulas the amount of vacation and sick leave used to date and the amount of accumulated sick leave that remain unused. Motion passed unanimously. VOUCHERS — The directors reported on the telephone calls are shorter and there is more documentation with vouchers.
There was a discussion about updating the logo and several suggestions were presented to the Board. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Victorick to have professional help to design a logo with a budget of up to $5,000.00. Copies of the proposed logos are to be submitted to the directors before the next Supreme Lodge meeting. Voting against was Director Krizan, Abstaining were Director Vanek and Director Bayer. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, and Director Hanus, Motion passed.
LEDGER -- The director reported the books were found to be in order. OLD BUSINESS:
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR'S REPORT — State Youth Director Zavodny's report was reviewed page by page. She was complimented on creating excitement in the youth area and for doing a good job.
CEMETERY MARKERS — President Leshikar reported the company selected to produce the SPJST cemetery markers has moved locations causing the delivery of the markers to be delayed.
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR'S REPORT — State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Rosenkranz's report was reviewed.
PEACEABLE KINGDOM — President Leshikar presented information as to the number and type of trained people needed to have a program for physically challenged children. It was recommended the program be for children between ages 6 and 15 and the cost would be $2,600.00 plus $800.00 a day. President Leshikar is to continue to see if there is an interest in this type of camp. SCHOLARSHIP — President Leshikar reported on writing the Internal Revenue Service for rulings on the awarding of scholarship to the grandchildren of the directors. President Leshikar is to write the federal senators about the IRS ruling and the officers are to make a recommendation at the next meeting about scholarship to director's grandchildren from the leadership program. AD VALOREM TAXES — The committee consisting of representatives from of the domiciled fraternals has been meeting about what steps need to be taken to have the ad valorem taxes eliminated. There is a need to have a bill written no later than May to have it presented to the legislation committee. FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR — There was a discussion concerning the selection process for the fraternalist of the year. The local lodges select their fraternalist based on benefits to SPJST but the National Fraternal Congress makes their selection in other ways. There was further discussion about redesigning the SPJST Fraternalist reporting. President Leshikar is to write the lodges that did not participate and ask for feedback as to why they did not participate. TEMPLE COLLEGE — President Leshikar reported officials from Temple College have offered to take Supreme Lodge members on a tour of the Temple College Downtown Facility if anyone was interested. For SPJST to participate in the project a commitment would need to be made to be a sponsor on a regular basis or make a monetary commitment. A discussion followed about forming a foundation for the- SPJST library, museum and archives that would be able to accept charitable gift annuities. Recess was taken from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. The discussion about the library, archives and museum continued. Director Krizan moved to implement the most economical means to establish our library, archives and museum as a separate non profit entity. The motion was seconded by Director Hanus. Voting in favor were Vice President Mikeska, SecretaryTreasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. President Leshikar abstained. Motion passed. Further discussion was tabled until later in the meeting. MEMBERSHIP CARD — President Leshikar proposed to do a pilot program in a 25- to 35-mile radius of Temple offering businesses the opportunity to offer a discount to the membership. President Leshikar proposed writing members of the Chamber of Commerce in Temple to see if the businesses would be interested in providing this benefit. Legal Advisor Kacir moved seconded by Director Hanus to table the pilot program for the membership card. Voting in favor were Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek,and Director Bayer. President Leshikar voted against. Motion passed. LOGO/NAME CHANGE — There was a discussion concerning making a recommendation to the By-Law Committee to change the name of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, (SPJST) to a name more easily recognized name. There were several suggestions for a name. President Leshikar moved seconded by Director Klinkovsky for the Supreme Lodge to submit a proposal to change the name from Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, (SPJST) to SPJST Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against was Director Krizan and abstaining was Financial Secretary Mikulas. Motion carried.
LIBRARY/ARCHIVES/&MUSEUM — The report of the Library Archives and museum was reviewed. FRATERNALISTS OF THE YEAR — All of the applications for the fraternalist of the year were reviewed. Helen Hegwood was selected Fraternalist of the Year and the runner-ups were Otis Beck, Janice Kaluza, Betty Schwartz, and Ernest Spacek. Recess was taken from 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SALES — Vice President Mikeska reported Charles Garrett was the top producer in 1999 in applications and insurance written and Mildred Holeman was the top producer in 1999 for earned premiums. During 1999 there was an increase of 4.02% in applications submitted, and increase of 14.81% increase written, and a 26.43% increase in earned premiums. District I, II, IV, V, and VI each met their quota for insurance written and District V and VI each met their quota as to the number of application written. NEW LODGES — Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky to extend the expiration date to April 30, 2000 for organizing Lodge 205-Terrell, Lodge 209-Hamilton, Lodge 210-Fairfield, Lodge 211-Palestine, Lodge 212-Boerne, Lodge 213-Fredricksburg, Lodge 215-Tahoka, Lodge 216Athens, Lodge 217-Spring, Lodge 218-Laredo, Lodge 219-E1 Paso, Lodge 220McAllen, Lodge 221-Harker Heights, Lodge 207-Iowa Park and Lodge 223Palacios. Lodge 215-Tahoka is scheduled to be organized on January 23, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. STATE FIELD MANAGER REPORT — State Field Manager McBride's report was reviewed. The report pointed out the recruiting of 54 new sales representatives and the challenge of the license issue. MARKETING — Vice President Mikeska reviewed the marketing strategy that has been implemented by the Marketing Department. NEW PRODUCTS — Vice President Mikeska reported we are waiting on approval from Texas Department of Insurance for approval on the Life Guard 10 product. SALES INCENTIVES — Vice President Mikeska reported on the contest for the sales representatives to attend the SPJST Convention. He also reported the Denim Roundup Contest yielded 190 new members. Vice President Mikeska moved,seconded by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin to award $500.00 to sales representatives who have been $1 Million Producers for ten years or more; $500.00 to sales representatives if they wrote $3 million in 1999; and $500 to sales representatives who wrote the most applications. There would be no doubling up on awards and does not include modified juvenile life. Motion carried unanimously. LICENSING — There are seven classes of sales representatives. There are 133 sales representatives that were grandfathered and 31 sales representatives currently have their license. Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir to reimburse a sales representative half of the fee when the sales representative receives the agent license provided the agent is productive. Motion passed unanimously. LODGE COMPLIANCE — Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported Lodge 188Centerville still has not submitted copies of the 990/990T. She also reported on the lodges that have not mailed the list of local lodge officers for 2000. CONVENTION — There have been credentials for 133 delegates returned to the Secretary-Treasurer. There have been six ads received from local lodges for the Convention Brochure. If there are any questions concerning an ad, the Supreme Lodge would be the judge as to whether or not the ad can be in the brochure, if there is a question concerning the appropriateness of the ad.
Chairman Vanek welcomed Ramsy and Eva Farley to the meeting.
INTERIM FINANCING — Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported on six interim loan applications received for the pilot program. The interest rate on these loans is Wall Street Prime Plus 1%.
Recess was taken from 10:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.
VESTNIK — Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the subscription list of the
Wednesday, February 16, 2000—VESTN1K/7 Vestnik amounted to 7,681 as of December 31, 1999. The present printing cost is approximately $900.00 a week and the postage is $1,300.00 a week. There is a $900.00 a week savings since the survey.
There was a repeated discussion about mishandling a presentation within his district.
CALENDARS -- There were 25,885 calendars mailed. The postage amounted to 120 per calendar since SPJST provided the mailer with the names and addresses on diskette.
DISTRICT IV — Director Broz reported on installing officers at Lodge 160San Angelo and Lodge 49-Rowena. Director Broz inquired about the circumstances of a letter to the members of Lodge 160-San Angelo which was not mailed in a timely manner from the Home Office.
BUDGET — Financial Secretary Mikulas presented a comparison of the budgeted amount for 1999 and the actual amount spent. The income was on target and the expenses exceeded the budget by 3%.
Director Broz discussed that there was a lack of members between the ages of 30 to 50 years old attending the meeting. He also discussed what could be done to lower the 25% down payment on mortgage loans.
REFUND FOR LODGES — Financial Secretary Mikulas proposed to pay the lodge refunds based on a rate of $1.00 per paid up certificate and $8.50 per premium paying certificate. The lodges that would be excluded are Lodge 8Weiner, Lodge 57-Gonzales, Lodge 82-Ennis, Lodge 89-Rosebud, Lodge 110Kaufman, Lodge 114-Fairchilds, Lodge 149-Alvin, Lodge 169-Brenham, Lodge 171-Lockhart, and Lodge 188-Centerville. He also reported two lodges have requested and received part of their 1999 refund. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Director Hanus to pay the local lodge excluding the above lodges as proposed in the formula. Motion carried unanimously. There will be one check per lodge and it will include the lodge refund and the lodge incentive amount.
DIRECTOR V — Director Hanus reported on attending the Houston area FIC meetings at Lodge 175-Rosenberg, Lodge 88-Houston, Lodge 142-Houston, Lodge 172-Pasadena, and Lodge 81-Needville. He installed officers at Lodge 81-Needville.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE — Financial Secretary Mikulas received aletter from the Texas Department of Insurance concerning the Y2K examination and the contingency plan for Y2K. Financial Secretary Mikulas to ratify and accept the November 22, 1999 letter seconded by Vice President Mikeska. Motion carried unanimously. SPJST had no problem due to Y2K. Recess was taken from 2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. PENDING LOANS — Legal Advisor Kacir reviewed the pending mortgage loans in each district. LITIGATION/BANKRUPTCY/FORECLOSURER — Legal Advisor Kacir discussed threatened foreclosures by taxing authorities, foreclosures in process and bankruptcies. INTERIM LOANS — Legal Advisor Kacir reported on preparing legal papers on interim loans. He is billing the Society $250.00 for preparing instruments that are primarily concerning the borrower and the contractor which is paid from the application fee. Interim loans are limited to new construction not home improvements. Legal Advisor Kacir reported on plans to attend the fraternal Benefit Counsel sectional meeting in April. EDITOR — Editor Vanicek's report was reviewed. He reported on his presentation to the Texas Fraternal Congress in Houston. He also reported on his work-related activities. DISTRICT I — Director Victorick reported on attending the meeting of Lodge 13-Dime Box, Lodge 39-Bryan, Lodge 94-Wheelock, Lodge 189Bryan/College Station and Lodge 186-Caldwell. He installed the officers at Lodge 189-Bryan/College Station, 186-Caldwell, Lodge 13-Dime Box, and Lodge 94-Wheelock. Director Victorick requested the dates of the April Supreme Lodge meeting be changed. Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, to change the Supreme Lodge meeting date to April 18, 19, and 20. Motion carried unanimously. DISTRICT II — Director Klinkovsky reported on attending the Gorilla Sales Seminar meeting at Lodge 47-Seaton, Lodge 74-Lovelady, and Lodge 20Granger. He attended the Christmas parties and installed officers at Lodge 155Austin, and Lodge 47-Seaton. DISTRICT III — Director Krizan reported Lodge 5 Tioga continues to do well and will be having a chili supper fundraiser in February and a golf tournament in April. He commended Lodge 54-West on their Christmas Party. In February they will have a fundraiser, membership rally in March, and they began construction on their new addition. He reported Lodge 54-West and Lodge 36-West has officially merged. Lodge 35-Elk had a successful fundraiser in November and with its new officers and members support is beginning to show a positive tournament and bright future. He reported Lodge 178 and 190 want help in recruiting sales representatives. He expressed a concern about lodges with new officers having a weakness in conducting meetings and understanding SPJST lodge procedures. Director Krizan requested a seminar on parliamentary procedures at the workshop. He expressed his opinion and concern that the Society was missing out on financial opportunities by failing to increase its percentage of investments in equities. Director Krizan again asked for a schedule of events and agenda outline for the up coming Convention. He also requested consideration be given to lengthening the time period for pre-manufactured homes. Director Krizan presented a proposal from Lodge 25-Ennis for the meals for the local lodge officers' workshop. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir that we accept the proposal for breakfast, lunch, cake, coffee, fruit in season, and juice, along with up to $500.00 for decorations. Motion carried unanimously.
DISTRICT VII — Director Bayer reported on attending the Gorilla sales seminar, the District VII FAC meeting in Corpus Christi, and the District VII fall meeting. He reported Jerry Sijansky is the new rest home director. He installed the officers at Lodge 161-Jourdanton, Lodge 133-San Antonio,Lodge 107Floresville, and Lodge 202-Jourdanton. DISTRICT VI — Director Vanek reported on attending meetings at Lodge 28East Bernard, Lodge 41-Port Lavaca, Lodge 23-Moravia, Lodge 40-E1 CampoHillje, Lodge 151-Wharton, Lodge 148-Blessing, and Lodge 4-Halletsville. He attended meetings and installed officers at Lodge 23-Moravia, Lodge 40-El Campo-Hillje, Lodge 151-Wharton, and Lodge 4-Halletsville. Director Vanek reported he and Brother Joe Nezval of Lodge 28-East Bernard made an age 96 presentation. Director Vanek requested the Vice President look at the entire commission schedule. He expressed his appreciation to the Vice-President for the hard work the sales department did in handling the licensing of the sales representatives. Recess was taken from 5:40 p.m. to 8:05 a.m. Mr. Henry L. S. Jezek was welcomed to the meeting. He made a presentation concerning the need for a separate set of books for the Library, Archives, and Museum and not mingling the funds of the SPJST and the Library, Archives and Museum. Recess was taken from 8:50 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. NEW BUSINESS: President Leshikar reported his plans to attend the Presidents Section of the NFCA in March. E & 0 COVERAGE — Vice President Mikeska reported on the Fraternal Solution that places E & 0 coverage through an insurance company that has very reasonable rates. There was a discussion as to whether or not agents should be required to have E & 0 coverage and whether or not SPJST should pay a part of the coverage. By common consent it was decided for Vice President Mikeska to continue to research for the best possible coverage and make a recommendation at the next meeting. There was a discussion about the sales representatives contacting their members that have Universal Life certificates. When the agent visits his/her clients a report would need to be made to the State Field Representative. DELENQUENCIES — Secretary Treasurer Anglin presented 13 loans, which are past due 90 days or more. Of these one is on a workout plan, nine are in bankruptcy/foreclosure/tax suit, and the other three loans do not fit these categories. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir to accept the recommendation on the delinquent loans. Passed unanimously. INTEREST SENSITIVE PRODUCTS — There was a discussion concerning the interest rate of the UL certificates. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin recommended the UL product continue to earn interest at 6-3/4% seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir. Voting in favor were Secretary-Treasurer Anglin and Legal Advisor Kacir. Voting against were President Leshikar, Vice-President Mikeska, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Motion failed. Director Krizan moved, seconded by Vice President Mikeska to raise the interest rate on Universal Life to 7% through April 30, 2000. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against were Secretary-Treasurer Anglin and Legal Advisor Kacir. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Bayer to leave the Annuity I interest rate at 5% through April 30, 2000. Motion passed unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Broz to leave the
8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 16, 2000 interest rate of Annuity II at 6% through April 30, 2000. Motion passed unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky to leave the interest rate of the Roth IRA at 6% through April 30, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas to leave the interest rate of the Immediate Annuity at 6% through April 30, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. INVESTMENTS — The investments for the past quarter were reviewed and Secretary Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Bayer to ratify the investments made by the officers. Motion passed unanimously. The investment policy of the Society was reviewed and discussed. SecretaryTreasurer Anglin moved for the Investment Policy to stay the same as it is. Motion seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir and carried unanimously. MAIL POLL — There were three mail polls submitted to the Supreme Lodge this past quarter. One mail poll was to authorize assigning the number 220 to a proposed lodge in McAllen. There were twelve votes in favor. One mail poll was to authorize President Leshikar to hire a Secretary at a starting salary above Society's regular starting salary. Director Broz voted against and eleven voted in favor. One mail poll was to hire a new secretary in the Financial Secretary's department to work six hours per day. There were twelve votes in favor. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin voted to ratify the mail polls, seconded by President Leshikar. Motion carried unanimously. TRANSFER OF FUNDS — Secretary Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas for the authorization allowing any two or more officers to make the transfer of funds in 2000 for paying all general expenses of the Society. This is in accordance with Article 34 of the By-Laws. Motion passed unanimously.
While the above are illustrative of ways in which conflict may arise, the entire subject is so far-reaching and the interrelationships possible within the insurance business so complex that the avoidance of conflict rest basically upon each individual's ethical standards, integrity and judgment. Annually, on or about the time of the January Board meeting, a request will be made of all directors, officers and responsible employees to state in writing any activities which conflict with the policy. The statement will be as stated on the attached Exhibit "A". However, if any officer, director, or responsible employee at any time believes he may be engaged in activities described, he should immediately report such activities to the President. GAIN IN ASSETS — Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the board of Director's report shows a gain in assets of $5,374,739.18. The total assets are in excess of $133 million PAID-UP ADDITIONS — Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the paid-up additions program in 1999 permitted the members to purchase $836,735.00 of permanent insurance. Approximately 71% of our members have taken paid-up additions. PROPOSED BUDGET — Financial Secretary Mikulas presented the proposed budget per the year 2000. The budget was gone over line by line. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Director Hanus to approve the budget for the year 2000. The motion passed unanimously. PREMIUM REFUND — Financial Secretary Mikulas moved to pay a premium refund to members at the rate of 3% but does not include certificates written under the 1980 CSO mortality table. An expense charge will be deducted from the excess interest component and no check will be issued for less than $2.25. Motion seconded by Director Broz and carried unanimously. QUARTERLY STATEMENT — Financial Secretary Mikulas went over the quarterly statement and answered questions. The 1999 annual statement has to be mailed to the Texas Department of Insurance by March 1, 2000. EQUIPMENT — Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on having problems with the inserter, which was purchased in 1993.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST — The Supreme Lodge took up the matter of reporting conflict of interest, if any. The Society's procedure for reporting conflict of interest involves the signing of a statement after reviewing the adopted resolution on the matter. Each Supreme Lodge member was given the opportunity to report conflict of interest and return the signed statement. No conflict was reported.
Financial Secretary Mikulas expressed his appreciation to the State Field Representatives and State Field Manager McBride and all the employees for the excellent job in 1999.
RESOLUTION
BY-LAW COMMITTEE — Legal Advisor Kacir reported the By-Law Committee met January 8, 2000 and will meet again January 23, 2000 and February 19 and 20, 2000. All the By-Law recommendations have to be mailed to the By-Law Committee by April 13 and to the Editor by May 3.
Statement of Policy Concerning Conflict of Interest STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BELL
Legal Advisor Kacir moved, seconded by Director Bayer to ratify all the activities of the officers for 1999. Motion carried unanimously.
BE IT REMEMBERED that at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), held at its regular place of meeting at Temple, Texas, on the 13th day of January, 2000, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting, the following Resolution was adopted:
INDEPENDENT AUDIT — Henry L. S. Jezek, CPA has begun the 1999 audit and should be completed by June 30, 2000. The cost of this audit will be $11,500.00.
RESOLVED: That the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), a Fraternal Life Insurance Society (1) believes that the insurance business is affected with a public interest and is dependent upon public confidence, and (2) expects employees, officers and directors to conduct their personal financial interests and affairs so as to avoid placing such interests in conflict, direct or indirect, with those of the Company and to avoid conduct which might impair their judgment with respect to the business of the Society. The following are regarded as illustrative of the principal situations where such conflict may be involved: 1. Financial Interest Employees, officers, directors or members of their families having a material interest in any corporation or incorporated enterprise which sells goods or services to, buys from, competes with the Society in the sale of insurance, or borrows from the Company and who are in a position to influence any decision by the Society with respect to such transactions. 2. Inside Information Employees, officers, or directors directly or indirectly using or divulging inside confidential information with respect to the Society for the purpose of securing personal profit or advantage for themselves or others or in a manner prejudicial to the interest of the Society. 3. Gratuities and Entertainment The receipts of loans, gifts, gratuities, entertainment and favors of more than nominal value by employees, officers, directors or members of their families, either directly or indirectly, that may influence any decision with respect to the Society.
INCENTIVE PROGRAM — By common consent Financial Secretary Mikulas was given the authority to begin typing the checks but will not mail the checks until President Leshikar provides him the information about which lodges meets the requirements for the fraternal acts. ANNUITIES — Financial Secretary Mikulas reported there are 1190 certificates in Annuity I with a value of $19,117,608.04; there are 1349 certificates in Annuity II with a value of $29,435,342.61; and 39 Roth IRA's with a value of $254,094.03. CERTIFICATES — Financial Secretary Mikulas presented the following chart of premium paying and paid-up certificates: YEAR
PAID-UP CERTIFICATE
PREMIUM PAYING CERTIFICATE
GRAND TOTAL
1993
31,398
20,323
51,721
1994
31,831
19,595
51,426
1995
32,240
19,223
51,463
1996
32,354
18,871
51,225
1997
32,560
18,280
50,848
1998
32,647
17,981
50,628
1999
32,649
17,717
50,411
LIBRARY/ARCHIVES/& MUSEUM — There was a lengthy discussion on setting up the Library, Archives and Museum as a separate non-profit entity
Wednesday, February 16, 2000—VESTNIK/9 under a 501 (c) (3). The museum would be able to accept tax-free donations under this plan. President Leshikar was instructed to write donors to the museum and explain what the Supreme Lodge had proposed. It was proposed to change the name to SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum The officers would have the authorization to hand walk the 501-(c) (3) application through the IRS. Recess was taken from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Legal Advisor Kacir moved seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas to budget an amount up to $7,000.00 for the creation of the separate entity and the IRS determination. The preferred name is SPJST Library, Archives and Museum. The officers will be given broad discretion to make consistent changes as necessary and keep the directors informed with the understanding that the delegates at the next convention be given the opportunity for final approval. Voting in favor were Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. President Leshikar abstained. DISTRICT I — No report. DISTRICT II — No report. DISTRICT III — Director Krizan expressed thanks to President Leshikar for hosting last night's dinner for the Supreme Lodge members. Director Krizan then stated that he would like to recognize and compliment Editor Brian Vanicek on his Ad Valorem Tax presentation at the recently held Texas Fraternal Conference in Houston, Texas. He further stated that his presentation was a real credit to the Society and would be of immense value towards achieving passage of an Ad Valorem Tax exemption for the fraternals operating in Texas. Director Krizan reported the State Tarok Tournament will be at Lodge 6Cottonwood, the State Straight Domino Tournament will be at Lodge 35-Elk, and the 42 Tournament will be held at Lodge 25-Ennis. Director Krizan expressed an interest in revising the Lodge incentive program whereby each class that receives the reward will receive the same amount on a per unit basis. He requested Financial Secretary Mikulas to report back at the next meeting what would have been paid to the lodges if 1999 had been on a per unit basis. Director Krizan moved to give the Investment Committee the discretion to extend the commitment period at the committed interest rate if the delay in closing the loan is not the fault of our member who happens to be borrowers. Seconded by Director Broz. Voting in favor President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against Legal Advisor Kacir. Motion passed. Director Krizan also mentioned some of his lodges were being affected by the new Texas Food Establishment Rules and asked Legal Advisor Kacir to look over handouts and make a report on how this would affect our lodges. DISTRICT IV — Director Broz reported the District IV meeting will be held April 16, 2000 in Seymour. Lodge 215-Tahoka will be organized January 23, 2000. He expressed that he thought a lot was accomplished at this meeting. DISTRICT V — District Hanus reported he is continuing to visit the lodges in his district and is stressing for the agents to sell more insurance. DISTRICT VII — Director Bayer will be attending the merger of Lodge 31Yoakum and Lodge 63-Sweet Home. DIRECTOR VI — Director Vanek will be attending the merger of Lodge 31Yoakum and Lodge 63-Sweet Home. He expressed his appreciation to Editor Vanicek for the good presentation on ad valorem taxes at the Texas Fraternal Congress meeting. Lodge 148-Blessing will have a chili cookoff on January 22, 2000. The next meeting will be April 18, 19, and 20, 2000 beginning at 8:30 a.m. BY-LAW RECOMMENDATIONS — President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Broz to recommend for the By-Law Committee to review changing the name from Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, (SPJST) to SPJST. Motion carried unanimously. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas to discuss the local lodge workshop. Motion carried unanimously. It was decided for the workshop to begin at 10:00 a.m. and the banquet would begin at 3:00 p.m. with the evening meal beginning at 4:30 p.m. Director Vanek would be the moderator for the workshop. Invitations are to be issued to the Honorary Directors to attend the workshop and banquet. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. —SPJST-
Family Fun and mportant SPJST Dates February 19 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 Valentine Dance at Lodge 191, Lufkin SPJST State Lodge Officers Workshop, Lodge 25, Ennis February 26 Lodge 31 Victoria Polka Festival at February 27 Inez Community Center Publication Committee Meetin g, SPJST Home Office March 4 Fund Raiser at Lodge 47. Seaton 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, Lod ge 18, Elgin March 19 March 25 Insurance Committee. Meeting, SPJST Home Office District Six Spring Meeting, Lodge 30, Taiton March 26 . March 26 District Seven Spring Meeting, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi April 1 Texas Spring Gala, Lodge 24, Cyclone April 9 District One Spring Meeting April 13 Deadline for Recommendations to By-Law Committee April 16 District Four Spring Meeting, Seymour Seniors Center Hosted by Lodge 73, Seymour District Three Spring Meeting, Lodge 66, Waco April 30 May 13 State Horseshoe Tournament at Temple Lions Park May 28 Spring Festival at Lodge 80, Holland June 2-4 Teen Leaders Workshop at Peaceable Kingdom Retreat June 12-14 SPJST 28th Convention, Temple
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Tarok Tournament State
When: Saturday, February 19 Where: Lodge 6, Cottonwood Registration: 8 a.m. Play begins: 9 am. Limited to SPJST members Must be 18 years old to play No limit on teams per lodge $7 entry fee Entry fee inIcludes snacks and lunch Directions to SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood: Take 1-35 to West, Texas. Stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Rd. 2114 East for three miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge is about 1/2 mile on right.
Coming Events
State Straight Domino Tournament When: Saturday, March 4 Where: SPJST Lodge 35, Elk Registration: 8 a.m. Play begins: 9 a.m.
Limited to SPJST members No limit on teams per lodge $7 entry fee Entry fee inlcludes snacks and lunch
State "42" Domino Tournament When: Saturday, March 18 Where: Lodge 25, Ennis, Texas Registration: 8 a.m. Play begins: 9 a.m.
Limited to SPJST members No limit on teams per lodge $7 entry fee Entry fee inlcludes snacks and lunch
10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 16, 2000
Lodge Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood encourages members to join in quilt project I reported that the Lodge 6 membership quilt block project has been well-received. I have received seven blocks from members and others have asked questions. I am very excited and hope to recieve many 12 1/2" by 12 1/2" blocks. If you are not an active member; I encourage you to come to the April 2 Easter party meeting and bring me your block. We have several 50-year members. If you are one of them, I encourage you to include "50-Year member" plus your name on your quilt block. If any member fits in the 50-year-plus category, please be sure your quilt block includes the number of years you have been a member in the year 2000. Please mark these dates on your calendar and plan on joining us. At the February 18 social, the youth will be serving hot dogs and chips. This will also be our trustees meeting night. Everyone is invited to attend. We will also be getting ready for the Tarok Tournament which is to be held the next day, February 19. On February 26, we have 21 members signed up to attend the workshop and banquet that will be held at Lodge 25 in Ennis. At the March 3 social we will be having lasagna and salad. Members are encouraged to come and bring desserts. We will eat at 6:30 or soon
Let's hear what your members and lodge are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, do SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call 1 (800) 727-7578
thereafter. After the meal, we will play dominos (42, straight or chicken foot). Our Friday night socials are a fun time and a great way to start your weekend. We always have room for more so please plan on attending. Our March 5 meeting will begin at 3 p.m. because RVOS will be having their meeting in the hall starting at 12 noon. Remember to call me at (254) 829-2255 if you have any questions about the quilt block project and please be sure to send your blocks to: Irene Schiemenz 523 Wagoner Road Waco, Texas 76705. Fraternally Irene Tobola Schiemenz Fraternal Activities Director —SPJST-
6, Cottonwood hosts SPJST state tarok tournament February 19 Lodge
Hi! We want to invite all of you taroky players to the SPJST State Tarok Tournament on Saturday, February 19 at our lodge. There will be a $7 registration and lunch fee, with registration at 8 a.m. and game play begins at 9 a.m. After you register, there will be coffee, juice, donuts and kolaches for your pleasure. You must be an SPJST member to play and the tournament is open
Lone Pay Life, It Isn't Just for Children. As its name suggests, the purchaser of an SPJST Lone Pay Life certificate makes only one premium payment, resulting in a paid–up certificate. For years, it has been a favorite plan for parents and grandparents seeking to enroll their children and grandchildren in the SPJST. However, did you know that a Lone Pay Life certificate can be issued to individuals up to age 80? As you would expect, at the older issue ages, it can be expensive; however, it could be just the thing for older members who want to buy additional permanent insurance. For example, a female at age 70 can purchase additional paid-up insurance at the rate of $570 per $1,000 of coverage with a minimum purchase of $5,000 coverage. The Lone Pay Life certificate may also be of interest to anyone wishing to make a gift of life insurance to a college, church, charitable organization or individual. For more information on the SPJST Lone Pay Life certificate or other financial products, please contact your local lodge sales representative.
Examples of the Lone Pay Life Plan in Action MALE INSURED'S LIFE INSURANCE LONE PAY CASH VALUE CASH VALUE CASH VALUE AGE 65 10 YEARS PREMIUM IMMEDIATE PROTECTION AGE :-.:5 C60 $570 $450 $700 $10,000 5,060 1,320 2,020 1,810 '0,000 4 ',3,'3'. 5,06f,-. 3 L.:I& 3,020 1,1000
Robert and Lydia Dobecka Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dobecka, Sr. of West were honored with a reception celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on February 12, 2000. The reception was hosted by their children at St. Joseph's Hall in West. Robert and the former Lydia Krizan were married on February 14, 1950 in West. They reside in the Cottonwood area where they have been involved in farming and ranching for the past 50 years. Robert and Lydia are the parents of Robert Dobecka, Jr., and his wife, Peggy, of Chalk Bluff; Carol Toliver and her husband, Bill, of Holland; David Dobecka and his wife, Stacy, of West; DeeDee Wolf and her husband, Billy, of West; Shirley Romero and her, husband Ray, of West and the late Theresa Dobecka. Robert and Lydia also have ten grandchildren. Robert and Lydia are members of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood along to those 18 years old and up. If at all possible, please register by February 15 by calling the Supreme Lodge at 1 (800) 727-7578. Or you may send your money, along with your name, address, lodge number and phone number to: SPJST Tarok Tournament do SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 For any of you wanting to learn how to play taroky, come on out to our lodge one tournament day. There will be a free class for those wanting to learn or for anyone wanting to just brush-up on your skills for another time. If you wish to have lunch, there will be a charge for the meal. Looking forward to seeing people from all over the state at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. For this State Tarok Tournament on February 19. Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —S PJ ST—
9, Snook expresses thanks to community for supporting fund raiser Lodge
Dear Supporter, Snook SPJST Lodge 9 would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your donation and support for our first SPJST Building Improvement Fund Raiser. It was a great success and everyone had a great time. With your help and support, we hope to continue this event. We are in the process of making improvements to the inside of the hall. Thanks again for your support. Sincerely The Officers of Lodge 9 —SPJST-
Congratulations to Robert and Lydia Dobecka who observed their 50th wedding anniversary on February 12, 2000.
with all of their children and grandchildren. Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka —SPJST-
24,Cyclone extends invitation to Texas Spring Gala Lodge
Dear Lodge 24 Members, Please make plans to attend our next meeting on Monday, February 14 at 7 p.m. Desserts will be served. We will be discussing details and making final work assignments for the Texas Spring Gala scheduled for April 1. _ 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 Champagne Get Away in Shreveport, La. • $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 (9852537), Wilbert Mikeska (984-2484), Bernice Sebek (985-2361), Patsy
Wednesday, February 16, 2000—VESTNIK/11 Baker (985-2457), Brian Vanicek (9850007), Harold Vanicek (583-2335) or Melanie Zavodny (983-3378). Fraternally, Tammy Baker, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 32 will also be celebrating our 100 years anniversary. Respectfully submitted, Valeria Motal Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
32, Victoria Lodge 38, Kovar Polka Festival Dance reports on December set for February 27 1999, January 2000 meetings SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria is inviting Lodge
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.
So, you think learning the Czech language is difficult . . . (Editor's Note: At any given time, a lot of our members are engaged in the process of learning a foreign language. Thanks to Sister Carole Faraizl of Lodge 84, Dallas, for sharing the following observations with us — think of how hard it must be to learn English!) No Wonder the English Language Is So Very Difficult to Learn! We polish the Polish furniture. He could lead if he would get the lead out. A farm can produce produce. The dump was so full it had to refuse refuse. The soldier decided to desert in the desert. The present is a good time to present the present. At the Army base, a bass was painted on the head of a bass drum. The dove dove into the bushes. I did not object to the object. The insurance for the invalid was invalid. The bandage was wound around the wound. There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row. They were too close to the door to close it. The buck does funny things when the does are present. They sent a sewer down to stitch the tear in the sewer line. To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow. The wind was too strong to wind the sail. After a number of Novocaine injections, my jaw got number. I shed a tear when I saw the tear in my clothes. I had to subject the subject to a series of tests. How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend? I spent last evening evening out a pile of dirt. —SPJST-
Our December meeting was called to order by President Johnnie Janak. President Janak led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and afterwards a prayer by Secretary Joe J. Sulak. The minutes of the November meeting were read by Secretary Joe J. Sulak and approved. The financial report was given by Treasurer Gearldeen Faust and Vice President Edwin Zimmerhazel gave a brief report. We talked about the upcoming New Year's Eve dance we are having. Officers for 2000 were elected: President Johnnie Janak Vice President Edwin Zimmerhazel Secretary Joe J. Sulak Treasurer Gearldeen Faust Fraternal Activities Coordinator David Easley Reporter Betty Barta Audit/Trustees Alfred J. Hettinger Ray Tompkins The officers were sworn in. President Johnnie Janak opened our first meeting in the new millennium January 17, 2000 with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer for our departed members and loved ones and afterwards, a prayer by Secretary Joe J. Sulak. The minutes of the December 1999 meeting were read by Secretary Joe J. Sulak and approved. The financial report was given by Treasurer Gearldeen Faust and Vice President Edwin Zimmerhazel gave a brief report. President Janak came with news that one of our members, Leon Kalina, was in the hospital in Austin. We sent a card to him. A discussion was held on upcoming activities for this year. We talked about the Incentive reports being due The letter pertaining to the 50-year membership pins was read and it was decided to let the Supreme Lodge send out the pins. We talked about the 28th SPJST Convention and who would be attending. Arrangements are having to be made. It was of great pleasure to have the State Field Representative Larry Wagner in attendance.
Next Meeting February 21 The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be February 21, 2000. Fraternally, Betty Barta , Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge
40, El Campo-Hillje sets officer, trustees meeting
Youth Report
On February 22, 2000, the officers and trustees will meet at the lodge hall for a brief meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Tria Molberg Secretary —SPJST-
Fund Raiser March 4
47, Seaton reports on February meeting Lodge
I wish everyone a belated Happy Valentine's Day. Our monthly meeting was called to order by President Dolores Skrabanek. Crystal Morris and Josef Morris brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed in memory of deceased members F.E. Hejl, Jr., Mary Chlapek, Johnny Kotrla, Ed Skrabanek, Ervin Steve Rusnak and Freida Delano. May they rest in Eternal Peace. Fifty-nine members and three visitors, Helen McFarland, Freddie Schroeder and Albert Matus were present. Joyce Skrabanek, Resolution Committee, reported sending get well cards to Frank Klinkovsky, Ann Krcha, Ella Pomykal, Bennie Orsag, Albina Mikeska, Kenneth Pechal, Dorothy Skrabanek, Betty Bowles, Gary Locke and Helen Janacek. Since our meeting, Donald Vrba, Jr. was also reported on the sick list. We wish everyone a speedy recovery and may good health be yours again soon. Minutes from the January meeting were read by secretary Adeline Kohutek as well as the correspondence.
Heidi Bartek, youth leader, gave the youth report. They have a lot of things planned for this year. They presented the adults with a valentine and flower. Thank you, Youth Club. We are busy with our annual fund raiser which will be held Saturday, March 4. Please call Gladys Marek, (254) 773-3914 or any Lodge 47 member for more details and tickets. Also, members are asked to bring silent auction items and desserts. Bids are now being accepted for anyone that is interested in cutting the yard at the hall — front and back. Bids must be in by the next board meeting Monday, February 21. The Sunday after the fund raiser is a cleanup day so our next meeting will be the second Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Happy Birthday to Gene Hejl, Wallace Jez, Margie Neikamp, Helen McFarland, Beverly Acosta, Otis Meier, Freddie Schroeder, David Koslovsky, Edwin Pechal, James Skrabanek and Helen Janacek. Happy Anniversary to Josef and Pam Morris. Joyce Skrabanek gave the devotional followed with a delicious svacina (lunch).
Dates to Remember February 21 Board meeting March 4 Fund Raiser March 12 Regular monthly meeting
Entertainment Chair Louis Kohutek was appointed by President Dolores Skrabanek as the new Entertainment Chairman for the year 2000. For all hall bookings and rentals call Louis at 254 983 2261. He can be reached at the hall Saturdays nights at (254) 985 2548. My apologies for this oversight. Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek Reporter —SPJST-
Welcome Aboard Ruth Janacek and Monroe Lucko, Investigating Committee, approved the following new members: Jon Paul Lindeman, Jr., David Wayne Coufal, Steve Wayne Coufal, James F. Killian, Frankie J. Bedrich, III and George Lee Bottoms. We welcome these new members and hope they will come participate in our activities. Edwin Pechal read the board minutes in the absence of Edwin Vasicek, Board Secretary. The Bell County Youth Fair is in full swing and a lot of our Lodge 47 youth are participating. We wish them the best of luck in their entries and congratulations to the adults that help them.
Barbecue Cook-Off July 15-16 E.J. Pechal announced the Barbecue cookoff will be held July 15 and 16. He also announced a delegates meeting to held Tuesday, February 29 at 7 p.m. at the hall. Gladys Marek, treasurer, gave her monthly report as well as a quarterly report. All chairpersons gave their reports also. Woodrow Marek, Audit Committee, read the audit report in the absence of Lucy Mihatsch.
87, Temple appreciates extra effort and the scrumptious feast Lodge
This is a belated report on the winter holiday party held by SPJST Lodge 87, on December 14, 1999. We had a scrumptious feast and were especially grateful to President Norma Alford who opted to prepare the main course herself despite the lodge's approval for the funds to buy it from one of the local restaurants. It certainly tasted 'better than any restaurant! We heartily enjoyed our gift giving round robin, and also collected food, gifts and cash donations for an SPJST family devastated by a fire just prior to our meeting. We also greeted our two youngest attendees with enthusiasm. Sister Bertha Capps was finally able to introduce her twin granddaughters in person. Welcome to Lodge 87 Katey and Haley Capps! Fraternally, Lauren B. Kacir —SPJST-
12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 16, 2000
Lodge 88, Houston Birthday Sisters report on February meeting Our meeting was called to order by President Kathy Trefell. We had 29 members present. Secretary Ellen Miculka read the minutes of the January meeting. They were approved as read. Treasurer Mary Quider gave her report. Sunshine Chairman Mary Kosut gave her report. She sent birthday cards to Pauline Traylor and Josephine Bishop and get well cards to Lillie Spies, Estelle Kelly, AdeIle Kite and Josephine Bishop. She sent a sympathy card to Willie Mae Ermis. The By-laws Committee made some changes which were read to the club. Clara Jecmemek and Doris Knapick are on the sick list. Please remember them in your prayers. Our hostesses for February were Helen Hegwood, Almedia Bravenec and Flo Orsag. They each baked two
Year 2000 Convention delegates representing Lodge 133, San Antonio, are, from left: Emil Matula, Don Netek, Viola Kurtz and Bill Pavliska.
Congratulations to Otto and Jane uric' of Lodge 133, San Antonio, who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
191, Lufkin invites members, friends to Valentine dance February 19
155, Austin reports on December party, meeting and election of officers
Men and ladies, bring your special someone to Lodge 191, Lufkin for a Valentine Country/Western Dance on February 19 beginning at 8 p.m. Enjoy a night of dancing with your sweetheart with music provided by Glenn Lenderman. Hosts for the evening will be Billy and Mary Chambliss and Ed and Linda Mount. —SPJST-
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DRIVE cakes. They also donated the food for this lunch plus they donated back to the club, the money they would have gotten for this. The hostesses for March are Bessie Dewer (who is cooking for Mary Kosut), Margaret Bohac and Corrine Kessler. Celebrants for February birthdays were Josephine Bishop and Bess Witovec. Calcutta was won by Edna Froelich and Kathy Trefell. After prayer by Guide Helen Hegwood, we had a lunch of baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, string beans, rolls, cake and coffee or tea. Our lodge anniversary date is February 13. Remember to bring your cakes to the lodge on Saturday or Sunday for this event. Flo Orsag is in charge of the cake booth and Mary Quider is in charge of the coffee booth. Fraternally, Flo Orsag, Vice President —SPJST-
133, San Antonio reports on January meeting Lodge
Members of Lodge 133, San Antonio celebrating their birthdays in January included, from left: Don Netek, Betty Rohan, Evelyn Matula, Ed Robinson and Joe Spacek.
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, February 20, 2000. Robert Popp —SPJST-
The monthly meeting of SPJST Lodge 133 was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Jarolyn Popp. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by the singing of "God Bless America" led by Don Netek. A moment of silence was held for all deceased members. All officers were present. The minutes and financial report of the December meeting were approved as read. Lucille Dlugosh gave the entertainment report. There was no Czech report. There were no sick members. Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries in January were Raymond and Donna Schimcek, 10 years; Bob and Jarolyn Popp, 22 years; and Joe and Viola Spacek, 56 years. An auditing committee was formed to review the books for 1999. Viola Kurtz, Mila Felps and Mary Popp were selected for this committee. Emil Matula reminded the members to review the By-laws and propose changes to be reviewed at the convention. Members celebrating birthdays in January were William Mares, Evelyn Matula, Don Netek, Ed Robinson, Agnes Rohan, Frances Schmicek, Ann Spacek, Joe Spacek, Anthony Trilicek and Shelby Zigmond. Attendance prize winners were Emil Rohan, Jarolyn Popp and Jane Hurta. Split-the-pot winners were Joe Spacek and Jarolyn Popp.
Lodge
The annual Christmas party and election of officers for Lodge 155, Austin was held at Steak and Ale Restaurant on Sunday, December 5, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. Twenty-one members and guests attended this social. Included were our District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky and his wife, Irma. Two of our members, Lewis and Faye Kuykendall, surprised us with their presence after surviving a terrible car accident on September 11 requiring hospitalization for both. We were relieved to know that their road to recovery is progressing satisfactorily. A brief meeting was called to order by our President Ted Marek. The minutes were read by Secretary Ginny Prasatik and approved by the members. John Hejl, Treasurer, gave the balance in our bank account after deducting the cost of our meal. Frank Klinkovsky installed the reelected officers for 2000. They are: President Ted Marek Vice President Clarence Boriski Treasurer John Hejl Secretary/Reporter Ginny Prasatik It is heartwarming to know that we have acquired new members in 1999 through the combined efforts of Lewis Kuykendall and Ted Marek. Congratulations to both of them! Respectfully submitted, Ginny Prasatik Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge
Christi Circle of Women reports on February meeting Corpus
Twenty-seven members and four guests met at Sokol Corpus Christi February 3 for the monthly Circle of Women meeting and luncheon. Our guests were Clement Kasparek, Myles Marek, Duane McAlister and Dorothy Berner. Honorary member, Jerry Elzner, is included in the membership count. We were happy that he and Milly were able to make it safely home after driving to Chattanooga just in time to experience the blizzard that hit the last week of January. We received a post card from them dated January 26 from Joplin, Missouri where they were snow-bound in a motel en route home. Jerry did do some 20 mph driving on ice-slicked roads, but having lived in Alaska and Pennsylvania, took it in stride—unlike those of us living in sunny South Texas who have only seen snow twice in 60 years and driven on icy roads very little. It was good to see Evelyn Hruska Lovelace who lives in Kingsville. Evelyn is seldom able to attend meetings due to family obligations. She gave the Krouzek a very nice donation in lieu of being a hostess. Thank you, Evelyn. Among our missing members were Rose Huff and Pauline Novosad who were both ill last month, too. We are
S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 Open House S.P.J.S.T. No. 2 Rest Home in Needville, Texas held an open house on January 22, 2000 from 2 to 4 p.m. Introduction was delivered by Charles K. Pearce, Administrator and Verley Lewis, Assistant Director of Nursing. Honored was the oldest resident Mary Anders. Youngest resident was Cruz Forcado and the longest-term resident was Edmund Brandt. Exhibits and tours were held from 3 to 4 p.m. Refreshments were served to all. — Submitted by Barbara Syatek S.A.D.
Wednesday, February 16, 2000—VESTNIK/13 hoping to see them next month. Ella Simcik and Albertina Oakes were also ill. We wish them all a speedy recovery. Donna Havranek was in Atlanta, having flown to visit daughter, Debbie. Edna Voldan left the day of our meeting to attend a Junior Livestock Show in Jersey Village (just outside Houston). Granddaughter Ashley was showing a hog she raised. Edna hated missing our meeting and sent her regards, but could not disappoint Ashley. Several members' granddaughters entered animals in the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show and had their pictures in both the local and Robstown newspapers. Cassie Hayek, great-granddaughter of Lillie Hayek, was the essay winner and also had a grand champion rabbit. Lindsey Pavelka and Mary Elzner both received prizes for their entries. They are the granddaughters of Helen Pavelka and Della Elzner respectively. Congratulations to these young ladies and their grandmas. A large picture of Julie Kucera with her ballet group was in the Sunday paper. An aspiring ballerina, Julie is the granddaughter of Lillian Covill. A wedding engagement announcement and picture of Susannah Hayek also appeared. She is the granddaughter of Lillie Hayek. We wish them both our best. Betty Jurica flew to Cincinnati to see her new great-grandson. Andrew John Carroll was born January 5 to proud parents Frances Faye and Greg Carroll. Congratulations. Betty spent two days indoors viewing the snow storm before venturing out. Dorothy McCoy took a trip to Las Vegas and came home a winner. She wouldn't say how much she won, but it was enough to pay for a trip to Hawaii she has booked for April. If anyone deserved to win, it's Dorothy—for all the nice things she does for others. Dorothy brought the acknowledgement and thank you letter that she received from the Women's Shelter for our donations last month, which she delivered personally. We sang "Happy Birthday" to her as she was our only February birthday member present. Helen Pavelka took her picture for our scrap book. Helen also took a picture of the beautiful Valentine cake Mary Elzner brought for dessert. It was inscribed "Always love one another." After the many door prizes were given out, Rosalie Williams gave each lady a sweetheart cash lottery ticket attached to "The Legend of St. Valentines." That is just one of the many thoughtful things our members do that make our monthly meetings so special. I heard Mary Elzner say she had to stop on her way home to collect her $3 winnings. Dorothy McCoy announced she used most of the door prizes held in reserve and more are needed. So let's try to remember to bring a surprise to our March 2 meeting. See you then! P.S. Thanks to Helen Pavelka for writing last month's report. 1 was under the weather and my brain wasn't functioning. I knew Helen would do a good job and I appreciate it Fraternally, Anna Marie Moss, Reporter —SPJST-
In Memoriam
Pat Parma, left, President of the Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend County, presnets $2,500 donation toward the Capital Development Fund of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center . Accepting the donation is TCHCC President Retta Chandler.
Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend supports cultural center The Fort Bend Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society (CHS) of Texas, supporter of the development of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center to be located in La Grange, Texas, Fayette County, presented a $2,500 donation toward the Capital Development Fund for the center. Accepting the donation presented by CHS of Fort Bend President Pat Parma, was Retta Chandler, President of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. To date, the CHS of Fort Bend has donated $5,300 toward this state project. The facility will be a multi-million dollar facility for the preservation of the history, heritage and culture of Texas Czechs. It is envisioned that the center will become a Czech peoples center with a library, archives, exhibit halls, auditorium, classrooms, meeting rooms, visitor information center and gift shop in the central facility. The site is 70 beautiful tree-covered acres overlooking the Colorado River in La Grange. For more information on TCHCC, phone (409) 968-9399 or access their web page at www.czechtexas.org . For more information on the Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend County, contact Pat Parma (281) 342-4898. —SPJST-
Expression of Sympathy
poised to buy land for cultural center Group
by Nancy Dean Houston Chronicle Like a million other Texas, Effie Sojak Rosene grew up in Southwest Texas of Czech heritage. Her father arrived there as a youngster in 1908; her mother's family even earlier. Being a descendent of Czechs meant nothing to her, until both she and her husband, Bill, retired. On a whim, Effie convinced Bill to accompany her to a Czech heritage meeting in Hillje on February 28, 1995. That day would change their lives. For the first time, Rosene realized how much being and speaking Czech meant to her. Simultaneously, the idea of setting up a Czech community and cultural center in Houston to benefit all Texans of Czech descent was born. The first grassroots meeting two weeks later involved less than a dozen "Texan Czechs." Five years later, there are 1,500 members, $650,000 sits in the bank account and the organization is poised to buy land in the Museum District to build $4.5 million community and cultural center that would include a restaurant, meeting room, classrooms, an auditorium/banquet hall, a genealogical (Continued on page 16.)
Czech Heritage Society Executive Committee
Pictured above,from left, front, are: Vice President Tria Molberg, El Campo; Treasurer Rita Vanek, El Campo; Trustee Anna Krpec, Houston; Past Vice President Alfred Gerik, West; Secretary Marie Gottfried, Brookshire. BACK: Legal Advisor/Trustee Eugene Labay, San Antonio; Legal Advisor/Trustee Dan Hrna, Houston; Trustee Margie Matula, Victoria; Trustee Helen Mikus, Fayetteville; Trustee Pat Parma, Richmond; Trustee Virginia Balusek, Garwood; President-Elect Frank Mikula, Dallas; Trustee Raymond Marek, West; and Membership Chairman Robert Roesner, Katy. Not pictured is Reporter Frances Holley of Hallettsville.
We, the members of SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown, wish to express our sincere, heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed sister, MRS. OLGA HORAK. Mrs. Olga H. Horak, age 93, a resident of Kingsville, was born September 18, 1906 in Wesley, Texas to William Adamek and Frances Dusek Adamek. Mrs. Horak was a homemaker. She was a 50-year member of SPJST lodge. Mrs. Horak became a member of the SPJST in January, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Horak, June 1976. Mrs. Horak is survived by one daughter, Doris (Doug) Wallis of Kingsville; two sons, Billy Joe (Alice Ann) Horak of Kingsville and Edwin James (Hazel) Horak of Belton,Texas; one brother, Willie Adamek of Axtell, Texas; two sisters, Martha Mladenka of Waco, Texas and Frances Ceska of Mart Texas; three grandsons; one granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 1999 at Chamberlin Cemetery. Turcotte Piper Mortuary, Kingsville, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by, Betty Jurica, Secretary
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Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown, wish to express our sincere, heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed brother, JAMES "ERIC" MERRITT, age 44, of Corpus Christi, who died Wednesday, December 1, 1999 in a local hospital. He was born January 4, 1955 in Corpus Christi. Merritt graduated from Robstown High School, was active in 4-H was an Eagle Scout and then attended Texas A&M University in College Station. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Robstown. He spent half of his working life as a compressor mechanic in the oil field and then became a computer specialist managing Microstop Computers and then working for Electronic Data Services. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Darlene Merritt of Robstown; two brothers, Glynn (Nancy) Merritt of Kingsville and William (Debbie) Merritt of Robstown; three nephews, Clint, Jonathon and Gerard Merritt; and one niece, Melody Merritt. Memorial services were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 4 in First United Methodist Church in Robstown with the Reverend John Smith, Pastor, officiating. Burial followed in Robstown Memorial Park. Submitted by, Betty Jurica, Secretary —SPJST-
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Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Academy SPJST Lodge 177, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, RAYMOND E. KOVAR, who died Saturday, January 29, 2000 in his home. He was 85. Mr. Kovar was born in Taylor to John M. and Emily Gelner Kovar. He lived in Little River for 32 years and in Victoria for 17 years. He was a member of Academy SPJST Lodge 177. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a staff sergeant, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church for 32 years. He married Dorothy A. Strmiska on May 10, 1943. Survivors are his wife, Dorothy A. Kovar of Little River; two sons, Larry Raymond Kovar of Humble and John "Tommy" Kovar of Houston; a daughter, Carolyn King of Austin; a sister, Elsie Tharp of Taylor; and eight grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple with the Reverend Steven Nesrsta officiating.
Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger with Sheffield Funeral home in charge. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or any charity. May our departed lodge brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Libbie Bartek Louis Driska Theresa Baca —SPJST--
Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of SPJST Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, ALBINA GOLD. Sister Gold was born June 13, 1914 in Caldwell, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Gold in March 1996. Survivors include three sons and two daughters in-law, Henry, Jr., and Betty Gold, Roger and Maggie Gold and
Daniel Gold; three brothers, Tim, Ed and Frank Heji; and three grandchildren. Graveside services for Sister Gold were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2000-in East Gardens, Texarkana, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Opportunities, Inca Funeral services were under the direction of East Funeral Home. May our departed lodge sister rest in eternal peace and her memory live amongst us forever. Fraternally submitted, Resolution Committee Susan Skrabanek Stanley F. Mrnustik Ben F. Franklin Trcalek,Jr.
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Expression
of Sympathy 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, LORENE GOMMERT, of Holland who passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2000 in a Temple nursing home at the age 89.
Sister Gommert was born in Ben Arnold to Herman and Selma Folschinsky. She graduated from Yoe High School in 1928. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bartlett. She owned an operated Gommert's Cafe in Holland. She married Walter Frank Gommert on November 4, 1931. He preceded her in death in 1980. Sister Gommert is survived by five son, Dean Gommert of Rogers, Jimmy Gommert, Ronnie Gommert and Darrell Gommert all of Holland; and Jay Gommert of Sparks; two daughters, Donna Mihatsch of Kerrville and Dr. Billye Weaver of Temple; a sister, Willie Mae Wieser of Cameron; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 5 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple with the Reverend Raymond Tharp, Wayne Spinn, Mike Lewis and Gary Dewrell officiating. Burial was in the Holland 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 —SPJST-
SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN JANUARY 2000 FROM 1/01/2000 TO 1/31/2000 DEATH CLAIM 22504 22505 22506 22507 22508 22509 22510 22511 22512 22513 22514 22515 22516 22517 22518 22519 22520 22521 22522 22523 22524 22525 22526 22527 22528 22529 22530 22531 22532 22533 22534 22535 22536 22537 22538 22539 22540 22541 22542
DATE OF DATE OF CERTIF. NO. AGE DEATH ADMISSION LOCATION LODGE NAME 23762 11/28/99 80 2/01/60 Roy Pelech 107 Floresville 604031 11/27/99 81 9/08/37 151 Wharton Louis E. Matusek 611840 86 10/17/99 Waco 8/03/53 Minnie Narovec 66 74 60759 12/17/99 4/30/74 Crosby Richard E. Neely 65 26207 12/12/99 79 8/02/61 92 Fort Worth Jack Loggins 35621 12/03/99 43 5/24/66 29 Taylor Janice E. Roithner Hamann 702027 70 11/04/99 11/21/46 84 Dallas Ruby Edith Dana 35 86359 12/09/99 4/08/82 135 Ennis Virginia Johnston Monfort 606560 80 5/02/98 5/23/42 81 Needville Willie Mae Hays 609036 88 11/01/99 1/16/47 21 Engle Eddie Jurica 201546 101 12/13/99 4/13/36 Bryan Theresa Regmund 39 30667 62 12/07/99 4/24/64 Bryan 39 Betty Jane Blinka 606476 71 12/24/99 Bleiblerville3/02/42 Florence Jurchak 201 Nelsonville 94926 78 12/22/99 2/19/40 47 Seaton Vlasta A. Hruska 608453 12/29/99 67 3/17/46 El Campo-Hillje 40 Robert E. Ripple 24570 89 1/01/00 7/22/60 Fort Worth 154 Maria F. Prill 203317 96 12/10/99 10/09/43 29 Taylor Lydia A. Schernik 47762 85 12/17/99 5/25/70 Rockdale 174 Alonzo A, Urban 603099 96 1/01/00 9/23/36 Bleiblerville201 Frank Slovak Nelsonville 610184 98 12/19/99 6/01/49 Seaton 47 Theresa V Chlapek 610679 84 12/05/99 7/12/50 Sweet Home 63 Bessie F. Heidaker 605377 76 11/25/99 1/25/40 Crosby Lawrence W. Stasney 91 60684 83 12/25/99 4/22/74 Elk 35 Marjorie F. Brice 203659 12/13/99 81 12/18/45 Taylor 29 Annie Kopecky 503762 91 11/18/99 10/03/46 Taylor Ella N. Rieger 29 52362 83 12/19/99 11/09/71 47 Seaton B. Connally Neal 301479 82 1/06/00 9/19/44 Holland 80 Albina Doskocil 32789 78 9/11/99 5/20/65 Houston 88 Lila Marie Sewell 800611 74 12/24/99 7/25/53 Fort Worth 154 Johnny D. Cervenka 66683 66 12/23/99 1/13/76 Houston 88 William L. Rehm 600762 12/29/99 93 1/13/29 Robstown 117 Olga Horak 611657 68 1/16/00 4/01/53 Seaton 47 Johnny L. Kotrla 504911 78 12/14/99 9/16/57 Schulenburg 67 Martha Jurak 610611 88 12/31/99 5/01/50 Houston 88 Lillian B. Finn 702173 12/27/99 89 7/05/47 Dallas 84 Virginia M. Blatney 22284 73 1/04/00 5/25/59 Dallas 84 Anna Mae Zaidle 602020 101 12/20/99 3/01/34 Waco 66 Marie Cervenka 300454 82 12/26/99 5/17/38 Fort Worth 92 Mary V Motl 99655 78 1/15/00 8/01/87 Academy Eugene P. Nelson 177 To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Su preme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-
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Youth Letters Section •
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: Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100,Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com ot a question? Call 1 G(800) 727-7578
State Youth Director reviews schedule of coming evens
ward to working with them this year.
Dear SPJST Youth Leaders, Happy Valentine's Day to you.
Lodge 13, Dime Box AYL LaDonna Jatzlau AYL Sharon Russell
Welcome, New Youth Leaders! I proudly welcome the following new youth leaders and assistants to the SPJST Youth Program. I look for-
CESAT to award
two scholarships in 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 language or must be pursuing other degree programs with substantial emphasis on Czech subjects Application must be made by Monday, February 28, 2000. Awards will be announced by or before April, 2000. To receive an 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. Submitted by, J.G. and Janis Hrncir —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook YL Marie Shelfer AYL Sharon Kovar AYL Karen Gaas
Lodge 29, Taylor YL Carol Green Lodge 47, Seaton YL Heidi Bartek AYL Amanda Greger Lodge 66, Waco YL Debbie Galler AYL Diana Engelke Lodge 92, Fort Worth AYL Teri Turner Lodge 97, Placedo YL Donna Vanek Lodge 180, Burleson YL Ann Sammet AYL Johnna Hilcher Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy YL Trish Mathis AYL Janna McNeil Welcome, Tammy! I also welcome Tammy Baker to the Fraternal Department at the Home Office. Tammy grew up in the SPJST and the Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club. She "graduated" from the youth program in 1999. She is also attending Temple College. Youth Club Workshop and State Fun Day I really enjoyed seeing so many of you at the youth club officers workshop and state fun day held in Waco on January 22. The workshop focused on parliamentary procedure. Following the workshop, everyone ventured over to Doc and Laddy's Family Fun Center in Waco for adventure putt-putt golf, arcade games, and laser tag. Thanks to all the young people who attended, and thanks to the youth leaders and parents for bringing your young people to both events. You are appreciated! DYCs meet February 5 The DYCs and Assistant DYCs met Saturday, February 5 at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. The 2000 youth program and activities were planned and discussed. Details will be in an upcoming Vestnik. Rest Home Valentines The January Vestnik Projects and Contests will be delivered to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes in Taylor and Needville on Friday, February 11. I am really enjoying all of the valentines that are coming in. They are all so special, and they will make such a
Cowboy Homecoming Parade In an effort to increase the SPJST's visibility in the community, Lodge 161, Pleasanton sponsored a float in Pleasanton's Cowboy Homecoming Parade. Pictured above, from left, are Lian Pruski, Shawnie Wagner, Kathy Wagner, Julie Hedfelt and Morgan Wagner. difference to our SPJST members at the rest homes. Thanks, young people and youth leaders, for contributing to this! Tee-Shirt Designs and Mottos Wow! There are so many great teeshirt designs this year. Poor judges! It is going to be fun seeing just which design gets selected for the 2000 SPJST camp tee-shirts. I can't wait! The mottos are really great, too. SPJST has some talented — I mean really talented — young people in our youth program. Both contests ended January 31, and winners will be announced in February. Awards will be presented at the district spring meetings. Youth Club Membership Drive Lots of new members! That's the goal of the 2000 SPJST Youth Club Membership Drive. It's half time! And I need your score! Youth Leaders, please call me, fax me or email me as soon as possible with your new youth club members since October 1. All new youth club members from October 1, 1999 to May 31, 2000 will qualify youth clubs for membership drive awards. Awards will be presented at the 2000 State YAD in August. GO, YOUTH CLUBS! Save the Weekend: March 10-12 Look at your calendars and make sure that March 10, March 11, and March 12 are circled. That's the weekend of the Youth Leaders Workshop at the beautiful Peaceable Kingdom in Youngsport (near Salado and Killeen). The workshop begins Friday evening at 7 p.m. with registration, games, snacks and fun. Saturday will feature lots of information and handson activities. Youth leaders will be honored at a special banquet on Saturday evening. The workshop concludes with breakfast on Sunday morning. If you can't get away for the entire weekend, please attend on Saturday. Breakfast and late registration on Saturday morning will begin at 8 a.m. The program begins at 9 a.m. Food and accomodations are provided by SPJST. I really hope that you will be there. I look forward to seeing you! This year's theme is "The Next Millennium and Beyond."
Quarter Reports Due March 15 It's almost quarter report time again! Mark the date—March 15. That's when the third quarter report for December, January and February is due. Also, youth leaders, please include the number of new members in your youth club during the quarter. Last quarter, SPJST youth clubs grew by more than 30 new members. The youth clubs who welcomed new members were listed in the quarter report. Here's an addition to that list: Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club, under the direction of Youth Leader Gayle Fuller, added seven new members to their youth club during the quarter. That is great! Yea. Way to go! I challenge all youth clubs to top that in the third quarter!
Lodge 29, Taylor Welcomes New Youth Club Member
HEATHER HEGAR Heather Hegar, age 6, is one of the newest members of Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club. She is the daughter of Justin and Cheryl Hegar. Heather has two brothers, Blake and Blayne, and one sister, Brooke. Heather enjoys tap, ballet and jazz dancing, playing with her Barbies, riding her bike without training wheels, cooking with mom and making kolaches and cookies with grandma. She loves to talk and sing. Heather attends Taylor Pasemann Elementary where she is in the first grade. She has been an SPJST member since birth. —SPJST-
16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 16, 2000 Send Your Pennies! Your pennies are needed for the 2000 SPJST Scholarship Fund. In 1999, more than 50 scholarships were awarded to deserving high school seniors and college undergraduates. Youth members who donate $2 will receive 20 merit points, and youth club members who donate $5 or more receive 20 merit points and a certificate. These scholarships make a big difference in our SPJST members' lives. The scholarship drive ends March 31. Happy Valentine's Day to you all! Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny State Youth Director —SPJST-
6, Cottonwood Youth Club members attend workshop Lodge
Dear Members, I went to the officers' Workshop in Waco on January 22, 2000. I had a good time seeing everyone from the other lodges. Later, we went to Doc and Laddy's. My favorite thing was the Virtual Roller Coaster. Thank you to the district for the fun day! Fraternally, Brooke Craig (2/8/00) —SPJST-
6, Cottonwood Youth Club enjoys Cultural Center Doc and Laddy's Lodge
Dear Members, I had a great time at Doc and Laddy's. Thank you district for the fun time. We took cakes to the nursing home and had our youth club meeting. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Sincerely, Bracy Craig (2/8/00) —SPJST-
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SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbooks are available through the SPJST Home Office. Books are $11 each. To get yours, write: SPJST Anniversary Cookbook, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. For lodge and youth club volume orders and discounts, please contact Daryl Entrop at the SPJST Home Office at 1 (800) 727-7578.
Lodge 97, Placedo Presents Activity Round-Up Photos Youth Club members enjoy a brief moment of rest during the December skating party. Pictured are: Dusty Delling, Cheyenne Delling, Dana Vanek, Lane Delling, Luke Delling and Dean Vanek.
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Assistant Youth Leader Donna Vanek joins youth club members at their September meeting to show off their miniature pumpkins.
Adopt-a-Pet representative Carol Klages displays a client as she presents a program at the lodge's September meeting. The adult lodge and youth club made a donation to the effort.
(Continued from page 13.) research library and a gift shop. Actually, the gift shop already exists. Since July 1997, The Czech Cultural Center Market Place has been in the Northwest Mall, Loop 610 at U.S. 290. "Bill and I were walking the mall, which is close to our home, that Fourth of July weekend and spied an empty storefront," Rosene said. "We had to talk to the mall manager into letting us rent the space, but in less than two weeks, we were open and ready for business." That wouldn't have been possible if the Czech community and one very special resident of the Czech Republic, Dusen Havlicek, hadn't stepped in. "I had met Dusen, who is in the exporting business, at the annual Slavic Heritage Festival at the University of St. Thomas a few months before," Rosene said. "After only one phone call, he sent us glassware, pottery, toys and jewelry on consignment. The saleable items were all from what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia, but he also included the cash register and credit card machine. The Czech Market Place opened in the summer of 1997. It has been accessible every day, with the exception of major holidays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. It operates with a volunteer staff, including the manager, Gladys Kahanek. "They handle a four and one half hour shift, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 2:30 to 7 p.m.," Rosene said. "It works out well, though we are are always looking for more volunteers, especially on weekends." There are other volunteers like James Ennis, who is the market-place accountant and Maria Mann who teaches the Czech language Monday nights. Since all of them are of Czech heritage, what the staff refers to as "remote cousins" drop in often. "Unknown relatives visit us because they have heard about the shop," Rosene said. "It's an interesting way to watch our membership grow." Although the market place is the backbone of the organization, it certainly isn't the cultural center's only project. There is a slick, 20-page quarterly newsletter and next month, the center will participate in the International Expo 2000 in George R. Brown Convention Center. At its annual membership dinner in March, three college students with at least one percent of Czech heritage will be awarded $1,000 scholarships. Coming Events Other upcoming events include an April 5 visit with former astronaut Gene Cernan, who is of Czech and Slovak descent. Cernan will sign copies of his recent book, The Last Man on the Moon. The ambassador of the Czech Republic, Alexandr Vondra, also will attend the event. On April 25, the first annual Distinguished Czech Citizen Award will be presented, and a monthlong language study and cultural tour of the Czech Republic is planned for July.
The market place is even a place that sparks romance. Both Raymond Snokhous, the honorary consul of the Czech Republic and a widower, and Clarice Mark Simpson, a widow, are members of the steering committee for the cultural center's capital campaign. It was at the steering committee meetings in the market place meeting room that these full-blooded Czechs got to know each other better. Close to Thanksgiving, they were married in a village church south of Prague, where Snokhous' grandparents wed many years ago. They will return to the village this summer, when new bells are installed in the church tower. The original chimes were removed during the Communist regime, and the replacement bells are being cast. They are the honorary consul's gift to the church. The installation and dedication ceremony will be in July. The vision of Rosene has come a long way from that day five years ago when she decided to fully recognize her Czech heritage. Although she is the first to admit that she couldn't have done it without the full support of her husband, it would be no surprise to see within the next five years a completed Czech Cultural Center Houston as part of the Museum District landscape. For additional information about the cultural center, call (713) 686-6362 or stop by the market place, across from Foley's in Northwest Mall. Submitted by, Effie Rosene —SPJST-
of Texas, Austin hosts Czech music symposium March 4 University
The Czech Studies program in the Slavic Languages Department of the University of Texas at Austin is pleased to announce a Czech music symposium to be held on Saturday, March 4, 2000 at the Austin Scottish Rite Theater. The symposium will feature Czech music scholars from around the country, presenting talks on Czech classical, jazz and folk music. The symposium will end with a performance of two Czech classical musicians, a pianist and violinist from Prague. Participants include: • Michael Beckerman, keynote speaker, University of California at Santa Barbara • Caryl Emerson, Princeton University • Mary Kalil, Princeton University • Alan Houtchens, Texas A&M University • George Koudelka, Flatonia, Texas • John Novak, Northern Illinois University • Thomas Machalek, University of Texas at Austin Free Admission The talks will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end by approximately 5 p.m. to be followed by the concert at 8 p.m. The talks and performance are open to the public and all are invited to attend. Admission is free. (Continued on page 17.)
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Rid eislo, 47 Seaton Sestry a bratfi: Schuzi byla zahajena ye dve hodiny odpoledne. Bylo 61 Clenu. Navgfevniky jsme meli Helen Mcfarland, Freddie Schroeder a Albert Matush a Caldwell Flash ze Caldwell. Meli jsme ticko vzpominku pro Mary Chlapek, Ed Skrabanek, Frank E. Hejl a Johnny Kotrla. Na listku nemocnych jsou Albinka Mikeska (98), Ella Pomykal, Ann Krcha, Betty Bowles, Gary Lock, Donald E. Vrba, Jr. a Frankie Klinkovsky. Tajemnice pfee'etla protokol z minule schfize, a byl pfijat jak byl napsan. E.J. Pechal podal zpravu za dozotel vybor. Zpravy ufedniku byly dobre. Novi, cleni jsou Frankie Bedrich, Jr., David W. Coufal a David Pechal. Narozeniny budou slavit Eugene Hejl, Lawrence Skrabanek, Wallace Jet, Margie Niekamp, Helen McFarland a Beverly Acosta. Vyroci snatku budou slavit Josef a Pamela Morris. Dvefni ceny dostali Frank Marek, Woodrow Marek, Freddie Schroeder, James Skrabanek, Louis Kohutek, Martha Dub'eak, Jerome Orsag, Georgia Sodek, Eugene Hejl, Josef Morris, Joyce Kraatz, Nelda Marek, Vallie Zavodny a Dorothy Pechal. Pfiki schiize bude 12. brezna ve dve hodiny odpoledne. Dopisovatekla, Emily Mikeska Stuteville —SPJST-
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6th lesson. The Nominative and Accusative Plural. V mlekarne. Prodavatka: Dobre jitro. Co si prosim ptejete? Honza: Dobre jitro. Prosim mleko, dva ovocne jogurty a mislo. Mate ui eerstve rohliky? P: Ano, jsou tady rohliky i housky. H: Prosim tedy etyri slang rohliky a dve velke housky. P: Zde jsou. Prejete si je gte neco? H: Ne, dekuju, to je v§echno. Kolik platim? P:Osinnact korun. Tady je dvacetikoruna. P: A zde mate dve koruny zpatky. Dekuju a nashledanou. VOCABULARY: prodavae, m., -ka, 1. — shop assistant, preju si— I wish, prosim — please; give me, please,
16.6nora 2000 ovocny, adj. — fruit, jogurt — yoghurt, 6erstv* -- fresh, rohlik — roll, i- (both) and, houska — braided roll, tedy — so, slant — salted, jegt6 neco — (some-) anything else, dekuju — I thank (you), vgechno — all, kolik — how much, platim — I pay, koruna — (Czechoslovak) crown, osmnact 18, zde tady — here, dvacetikoruna — 20 crown note, zpatky — (given) back = change, vidim — I see 1) In the nominative and accusative plural masculine inanimate, feminine and neuter nouns have for both cases only one form: N.sg. Mi brad stroj N.sg. F lens ulice piseh kost
N./A. pl hrady stroje N./A. pl. leny ulice pisne kosti
N.sg. N./A. pl N mesto mesta mole mole nadrall nadraii Only the masculine animate nouns have two forms: Ma pan — N.pl. pani / A. pl. pally / A.pl. mute. muZ n.pl. The type pdn is hard, but in nominative plural it is followed by a soft ending -1. Therefore the hard consonant at the end of the word must change into a corresponding soft one (compare locative singular, lesson two): h +i» zi soudruzi d + i» di (read di) kamaradi ch + 8»gi t + i» ti (read t'i) studenti k + i» ci delnici n + i» ni (read Ai) pani r +i» inten5rri Some words, e.g. monosyllabic nouns denoting nationals (Ind. gved — Indian, Swede) and other (pdn) take the ending -ova: gvedove, Indove; Pdnove! (Gentlemen!). Words ending in -an and denoting also nationals take the plural ending -6: Ameriean6, Anglieane, Kanad'ane (Americans, Englishmen, Canadians). Note: Nouns like Mil, am keep -donly in nominative singular. In all other cases it is replaced by -o- (stoly, domy). Similarly -1- in snth (snow) change into -é- snehy and ptseti loses its inserted "movable" -e- pane. 2) The nominative and accusative plural of adjectives is: Mi -e velke stoly stoly F -e dobre knihy N -d stara mesta Ma N.pl. -1 (with softening) dobff studenti A.pl. -e dobre studentky. Soft adjectives keep in N. /A.pl the singular -I form. Observe: To jsou dobli studenti. To jsou vesele pisne. To jsou mladi prodavaei. To jsou eeski mesta. Vidim dobre studenty. &llama 6erstve rohliky. Vidim mlade prodava6e. Uklizim moderni pokoje. JAN HOLUB
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Concho Valley CHS extends invitation to quarterly meeting The Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society of Texas of Runnels, Concho and Tom Green Counties will host its first quarterly meeting of 2000 on Sunday, February 20 at 2:30 p.m. at the Rowena SPJST Lodge Hall 49. The program for the meeting will be presented by David Blazek who will speak on famous rifles made in early Czechoslovakia. Members are asked to bring finer foods, chip and dips or a dessert for a light lunch after the meeting. The afternoon will be concluded with a game a bingo. Members and guests are asked dot bring a small prize to be handed out during the games. Meetings are open to all who are interested in Czech heritage, culture and early Czech immigrants. We invite you to come and join us for fun and fellowship. For directions to the meeting, or for additional information about the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society, please call Louis Kokes at (915) 651-7994 or e-mail skrab@gte.net . The Concho Valley Chapter is also listed on the state's web page www.genealogy.org/–czech. Submitted by, Sharon Skrabanek, Reporter —SPJST-
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February 16 International Expo 2000—Czech Culture Center Houston joins Houston West Chamber of Commerce and EPIC 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to introduce international trade practices of many countries of the world. Seminars, exhibits and education opportunities throughout the days. Admission is free. For additional information, please contact the Houston West Chamber of Commerce (713) 785-4922 or fax (713) 785-4944. February 28 Deadline for request of scholarship application to CESAT. Awards will be announced by or before April, 2000. To receive an application, please write to: George Pazdra., M.D., J.D., Secretary of Matice, 6635 White Marsh Valley Walk, Austin, Texas, 78746. March 4 Czech Music Symposium at the Austin Scottish Rite Theater—sponsored by the Slavic Languages Department of the University of Texas at Austin. Talks will be from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. and followed by the concert at 8 p.m. The talks and performance are open to the public. Admission is free. The Austin Scottish Rite Theater is located just south of the university campus at 207 W. 18th Street on the corner or 18th and Lavaca. For more information, call either the Slavic Department at the University of Texas, (512) 471-3607 or the Austin Scottish Rite Theater (512) 472-7247. March 18 "A Night of Celebration" Fourth Annual
Czech Cultural Center Houston Membership, Scholarship Awards and Election of Board of Directors Dinner—at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 3816 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join us for this very festive, entertaining evening, great seated dinner/wine accompaniment, short business meeting and live entertainment. Reservations required. R.S.V.P. by March 13. Contact Czech Cultural Center Houston phone/fax (713) 686-6362. March 25 - April 13, 2000 The National Alliance of Czech Catholics is 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 marvin_marek@ msn.com March 27 - May 8, Mondays Conversational Czech II 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. April 2000 Grand Reception Honoring Ambassador Alexander Vondra and Captain Eugene Cernan Book Signing. Date/details to be announced. April 16 Fayette County Chapter of the Czech. Hs.7:tabe Society of Texas meeThoa. Senior Ciz.zens Activity Cent.: Grange. —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 16, BILA HORA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of August and December 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 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 Sunday, February 27-Central Texas
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD 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.
Sounds 3 to 7 p.m. Admission $6 per person. Sunday, March 12-Battle dance: Vrazels and Leo Majek, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission $7 per person. Sunday, March 19-Lodge hosts District Two Spring meeting.
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 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 13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 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) 5930090.
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.
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LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, April 1-Texas Spring Gala: Gala doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. $50 donation admits two. 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. For tickets, please call: LaVerne Cabla 985-2354; Terry Coots 9852684; Ginger Greger 984-0070; Richard Greger 583-4356; Bobby Hoelscher 985-2537; Wilbert Mikeska 984-2484; Bernice Sebek 985-2361; Patsy Baker 985-2457; Brian Vanicek 9850007; Harold Vanicek 583-2335; or Melanie Zavodny 983-3378.
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 Saturday, February 26-Lodge hosts SPJST
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mixed music. Tickets $5 each. Sunday, February 27-Marek, Jezek, Kotrla Reunion Saturday, March 4-No dance/Private rental Saturday, March 11-Jerry Haisler and the
Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m with a covered dish meal served after the meeting. All members and guests are always welcome. The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632.
Saturday, March 18-No dance/Private rental
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. 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) 543-7387, 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.
Melody Five, 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets $5 per person.
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 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 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.
Saturday, March 11-Wedding Saturday, March 18-Wedding
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.
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Friday, March 3-St. John Prom Thursday, March 9-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11-Wedding Saturday, March 18-42 Domino Tournament Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meets on the third Sunday of each month 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.
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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 47, SEATON 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,
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Wednesday, February 16, 2000-VESTNIK/19 ly 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. 1-75-1052324-8. "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 Sunday, May 28-Spring Festival; details forthcoming. 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 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. Saturday, March 11-Tony Janak, polka/variety. Tickets $6 each. Saturday, March 18-Manny Green, big band music. Tickets $11 each. *Dress code. 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. 3-00-6212077-41001. 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 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. Sunday, March 19-Don Peachey of Burnet,
Wisconsin. This is alwyas a very enjoyable and well attended dance. Make plans to attend, 3 p.m. 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, 6:30 p.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 Sunday, February 20-Lodge meeting 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, 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.
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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 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. 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 19-Down Time Saturday, March 4-Ray Osborne Sunday, March 5-Lodge hosts District Five Spring meeting. Saturday, March 11-Country Delux Saturday, March 18-Down Time 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) 542-1774 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 175, ROSENBERG Membership meetings are held the second Monday of March (13th); June (19th); September (11th); and December (11th). Location of each meeting will be announced. 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 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 1-35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik at (817) 284-7218, Rhonda Hurtik at (214) 435-2286, or John Hilcher 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 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December. 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 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 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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