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VOLUME 88 NUMBER 38
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)ciety embodies 'kit of fraternalism non-members — the SPJST a concept that is sometimes easily misunderstood. To some, "it's strictly an insurance company; to others, it's a social club; and, finally, to others, its a cultural preservation society. So who's right? At its best, the SPJST embodies the characteristics of all these definitions, demonstrating that its strength lies in its diversity. Ti-:e SPJST is a society that members can join for any number of reasons. It's a "package deal" built upon the idea of addressing human needs — financial, social and cultural. The ability to meet those needs and uphold strong human values is the mortar that holds the society together. What's most important to the member depends on his or her station in life. What a seven-year-old wants from his membership is a lot different than what an 80-year-old would like 1 In June, delegates to the Twenty-Eighth SPJST Convention voted to amend the by bylaws by broadening the definition of "social membership" in the SPJST. The new by-law which goes into effect on January 1, 2001, will enable lodges to enroll insurable social members without first requiring them to purchase an SPJST insurance certficate or annuity. Previously, the category of "social membership" had been reserved for individuals "who could not be insured." ARTICLE 1, Section J. Several questions relating to "social memberships" need to be resolved by the Supreme Lodge when they meet later this month, including what costs and/or limiting factors — if any will be placed on social membership in a local lodge. Also, questions remain as to how the by-law change will relate to young people who are enrolled as social members and their eligibility to participate in the youth program.
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to see. The sale and purchase of insurance has long been a cornerstone of membership in the SPJST 1 . As such, the Society offers a wide range of insurance programs, annuity plans and mortgage options designed to meet the varying needs of its members. Aembers of Lodge 13, Dime Box, in a group from around turn of the century. The fraternal component of the SPJST further enhances membership by emphasizing Czech heritage and the social and civic responsibilities that members share with each other and the communities in which they live. There are few limiting factors placed on local lodges and how they choose to meet their fraternal obligations. Really, what it comes down to is initiative and imagination. The guidelines which describe how the business of the SPJST is to be conducted is found in the SPJST Bylaws. SPJST members have regular lodge meetings and conventions every four years to address the big issues. Reform and innovation are healthy processes and they are what keep the SPJST growing. Reform and innovafion, in fact, provided the basis for the founding of the SPJST.
How It All Started In presenting any history, one must always contend with the question of just where to begin. We can start with the immigration of Czechs to the (Continued on page 3.)
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The Fourth Convention of the Main Lodge SPJST was held June 17 19, 111 1907 on the second floor of the Piwetz Building on the Square in C ° -om at that time housing the Frank Ginzel General Merchandise Store. the highlights of the Fourth Convention, we can see that the SPJST cor.:inued to enjoy modest growth with an increase from 52 delegates representing 43 lodges in 1902 to 71 delegates representing 71 lodges in 1907.
00 pennies drive kicks off The SPJST kicked off its annual 100 Pennies. Scholarship Drive on October I. Donations are tax I deductible and 100 percent of the amount that is contributed is applied towards scholarships. Acknowledgement of individual donations will be published in the Vestnik. To contribute to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive, please send your check to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive CIO SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Please contact Donna Locke in he Fraternal Department (800) 727-7578 for printed Bonaon solicitation forms. SPJST General Scholarships were estabfished in 1982 for all SPJST mems. General Scholarships are funded by the SPJST and voluntary contributions by SPJST members. Accordingly, the more funds ilable, the more scholarships warded. Thank you for vour generous support1 --S PJ ST--
The Feeling is Mutual SPJST Library, Archives and Museum President Glenn Kaminsky, left, accepts $500 check from Fr. Van den Dries of Wallis, a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard. "I am fortunate and glad to donate to an organization that is working to preserve and maintain our heritage." Truly, the SPJST and LAM are fortunate to have the kind and generous support of people like Brother Van Den Dries. For LAM giving information, please contact Brother Kaminsky at (979) 335-4461 or Treasurer Margaret Haisler at (979) 272-8657.
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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 AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION: 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
GENE McBRIDE VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906
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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 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 - NORMA CAVANAUGH, BOX 276, GRANGER, TX 76530 - (512) 859-2550 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, CHAIRMAN, 850 NORTH VIEW, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 - (830) 606-7787 BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - CLARENCE R. MATULA, BOX 533, LA GRANGE, TX 78945 - (979) 968-2881 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 - (972) 875-5498 DISTRICT IV - BEVERLY TEPLICEK, SCTY., 817 FM 381, ROWENA, TX 76875 - (915) 442-4841 DISTRICT V - DOROTHY PFLUGHAUPT, 1243 CLOVIS RID, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 864-2163 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (361) 578-3279
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DISTRICT VII - BETTIE HOUSE, 1721 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, PLEASANTON, TX 78064 (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WEN'TRCEK, 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (979) 822-6397 DISTRICT II - FRANK PAJESTKA, JR., P.O. BOX 381, HOLLAND, TX 76534 - (817).657-8176 DISTRICT III - MICHAEL GALLER, 526 KAREN, WACO, TX 76706 - (254) 662-4934 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, CHMN. 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 (915) 651-8550 DISTRICT V - JERRY PROCHAZKA, V. CHMN., 20507 RAMSEY ROAD, BOX 634, CROSBY, TX 77532 - (713) 328-3004 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O.BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, 4 BOB WHITE, SAN MARCOS, TX - 78666 - (512) 3532948; (H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, SCTY. ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 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 - (361) 874-4461 DISTRICT VII - POLLY BAYER, 1100 HOSPITAL BLVD., FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (830) 216-7954 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Position Vacant. For information relating to statewide fraternal activities, please contact the President's office. 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) 863-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 12360 RICHMOND AVE., APT. NO. 1134, HOUSTON, TX 77082 - (281) 679-5567 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND 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 these State Field Representatives
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 CHANGES OF ADDRESS, PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO SUPREME LODGE FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503. ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503.
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Planning Offers Peace of Mind News You Can Use
Regardless of your status in life, it's a good idea to analyze your current financial picture and take the necessary steps to secure your financial future. Last Monday, I had the opportunity to sit in the regular monthly meeting of Lodge 8, Weimar which focused on "estate conservation." Attendees, representing five area lodges and District Six Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek, participated in the short course. SPJST State Field Representative Jim Wiest, delivered an hour-and-a-half presentation which touched on several topics, including how to estimate and reduce estate taxes, wills, trust strategies, tax free gifts and charitable giving. In delivering his message, Brother Wiest advised attendees to visit with an attorney or other qualified professional to do the actual work of crafting a personal estate plan. Whatever your needs — whether it's deciding to buy a new home, planning for retirement or your children's education, or simply getting your finances and estate in order, working with a trained professional can be a helpful step in securing your financial future.
The Weimar meeting was significant in that it marked the first-time an estate planning seminar has been held under the auspices of SPJST in District Six. Informational meetings like this perform a valuable member benefit as Gracie Taylor of La Grange, who was in attendance, attests, "I enjoyed the meeting," she says. "I already have a will; still it made me realize that there's a lot more to estate planning than just having a will. Knowing what to do, you can plan ahead so your estate doesn't get eaten up in taxes when you're gone." In spite of the obvious benefits of estate conservation and financial planning, many people never take the time to learn about life planning and the peace of mind it brings. If you are willing and able, please consider the benefits of putting together a plan that includes conserving your estate, setting up guardians for yourself and your children and making plans for your own health care in case of an emergency. Like the old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." —SPJST-
"Visit with an attorney or other qualified professional to do the actual work of crafting a personal estate plan."
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Planners Aren't All the Same
The term "financial planner" is used by many financial professionals. Ask the planner what qualifies him to offer financial planning advice and whether he holds a financial planning designation such as the Certified Financial Planner mark. Look for a planner who has proven experience in financial planning topics such as insurance, tax planning, investments, estate planning or retirement planning. Determine what steps the planner takes to stay current with changes and developments in the financial planning field. If the planner holds a financial planning designation, check on his background with the CFP Board or other relevant professional organizations. Some business relationships or partnerships that a planner has could affect his professional judgment while working with you, inhibiting
the planner from acting in your best interest. Ask the planner to provide you with a description of his conflicts of interest in writing. For example, financial planners who sell insurance policies, securities or mutual funds or have a business relationship with the companies that provide these financial products. The planner may also have relationships or partnerships that should be disclosed to you, such as business he receives for referring you to an insurance agent, accountant or attorney for implementation of planning suggestions. — Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards A nonprofit, professional regulatory organization, the CFP Board exists to benefit and protect consumers by setting ethical and competency standards for financial planning professionals.
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Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates Czech Heritage Month in Texas Heritage Day at the Texas State Fair in Dallas
October October 8
Second Annual District Six Barbecue Cookoff at the Jaycee Hall in Victoria Melodion Band at Lodge 47, Seaton October 14 Benefit Garage Sale at Lodge 196, Houston-West October 14 October 14 - 15 Lickskiliet Days in Fayetteville District One Fall Meeting at Lodge 9, Snook October 15 Six Flags Trip for Members of District Two October 21 Annual Fish Fry at Lodge 142, Houston October 21 Fund Raiser Dinner at Lodge 35, Elk October 22 October 25-27 Supreme Lodge Meeting at the SPJST Home Office in Temple National Make a Difference Day October 28 Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone October 28 "42" Tournament at Lodge 48, Beyersviile October 28 Czech Fest hosted by District Four and Coneho Valley CHS October 28 October 29 District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas October 29 Czech Day at Lodge 88, Houston November 3 - 5 Texas Fraternal . Congress in Bryan November 4 Barbecue Cookoff and Sale Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone November 4 Czech Youth Symphony at Temple College; 6 p.m sponsored by SPJST and Temple College. Free admission. November 4 Melodion Band at Lodge 183, Arlington November 11 President's Ball at Lodge 191, Lufkin November 18 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament November 19 District Six Fall Meeting at Inez Community Center, hosted by Lodge 97, Placed° —SPJST--October 13-14
Early Leaders SPJST Secretary J.R. Kubena — second from left, front row — was the sole active Society officer for many years, the other offices either not having been created or having inactive status. It wasn't until the early 30s that the other officers were made full time and additional office space was needed. Pictured above, in this photo from 1917, are members of the SPJST Supreme Lodge. They are, from leff, front: Legal Advisor Method Pazdral, Secretary J.R. Kubena, President Jos. Dusek, Vice President Joe Mikeska, Treasurer J.J. Frnka. BACK — L to R: Engelbert Jelinek (trustee), Ed Mikulenka (Auditing Committee), Robert Cervenka (Auditing Committee), E. Pollach (trustee), and A.A. Spacek (Auditing Committee). (Trustee Tom Krajca is not pictured.)
SPJST at 103 (Continued from page 1.)
United States. etween 1834 and 1900, approximately 200,000 people of Czech descent immigrated from their native lands to America. A good many of 'those ended up in Texas. Much of the historical information which follows, comes from A History of the SPJST . A Texas Chronicle 1897 - 19802, compiled by Nick A. Morris, past Vestnik Editor and President of the SPJST. Generally stated, the Czech immigrants and their families stuck together. In the 1880s, Czech pioneers in Texas joined other people of Czech descent in the United States in a fraternal benefit union called the C.S.P.S.
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A History of the SPJST: A Texas Chronicle 1897 - 1980 are
available for purchase through the SPJST Home Office for the cost of $14, plus $2 postage. The 291-page volume was published in 1897 and presents a detailed outline of the SPJST and its lodge system through 1980. Direct orders to the SPJST Home Office; Attention: SPJST History Book; P.O. Box 100; Temple, Texas 76501.
the Cesko-Slovanska Podporujici Spolecnost — now known as the Czechoslovak Society of America (CSA). At the time, the C.S.P.S. was the largest organization of the Czech immigration community is the United States. The C.S.P.S. was formed in St. Louis, Missouri on March 4, 1854 and was the first fraternal benefit society of its kind in the nation. One of the main purposes of the C.S.P.S. was .. to foster and preserve the Czech language in this new nation and (to preserve) the general moral, spiritual, d economic well-being of our countrymen. The first Texas C.S.P.S. lodge was organized April 13, 1894. By 1897, there were 27 C.S.P.S. Lodges in Texas. In. spite of this rapid growth, there was considerable discontent among members from Texas and the Midwest that the C.S.P.S. insurance premium guidelines were overwhelmingly skewed in favor of eastern industrial workers. From Texas, leading the efforts to reform the C.S.P.S. pricing concerns were I.J. Gallia and J. R. Kubena. The leader of the reformists (Continued on page 4.) —
A Time for Work and a Time for Play Historically, one of the most creative and enjoyable fraternal activities offered through SPJST lodges were the dramatic clubs which presented a range of dramatic and comedic performances — typically in the Czech language. The SPJST Library, Archives and Museum maintains copies of many of these old scripts. Pictured above, in a scene from 1919, is the Lodge 28, East Bernard Dramatic Club.
he SPJST makes tint and . ercial loans Led inadbers. s!-..ows -row you can save when making throuch the SPJST, pease. ocrtaat the enclog Department at 1(800 727-7578 and sc u Aim Paruzinski. Mortgaoe loans and term -ance t at can pay off your loan in the event of death are just two ci The many benefits available to SPJST members. Current mortgage rates appear on the cover of this week's Vestnik. rsez
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Senior Lire: When You Need More How much is your life worth? And how much did you insure it for? Two tough questions. Questions that get even tougher as you get older. Now, thanks to SPJST's two Senior Life insurance plans, there may be some answers for you. The SPJST Senior Life Plan is for people in good health who can correctly answer "no" to the general health questions on the application. The SPJST Senior Life Graded Benefit Plan is for people with some health problems but are still found to be eligible. This plan has some limitations on coverage. The Senior Life Graded Benefit provides an accidental death benefit for the full, amount of the certificate immediately for the first three years. The death benefit from other causes is the refund of premiums, plus 20 percent. After
three years, both Senior Life plans provide exactly the same benefit. _ No doctor's examination is necessary and the coverage cannot be canceled, so long as premiums are paid. Moreover, the Senior Life plan has a guaranteed cash value and a certificate loan benefit. Under the terms of the Senior Life Plan, the smallest amount of insurance that you can purchase is $5,000. Just as an example, the cost per $1,000 coverage for a 63-year old male would be $6.23 monthly and $69.21 annually. For $5,000 insurance, that would amount to a monthly premium of $55.85 and an annual premium of $620.35. For more information on the SPJST Senior Life certificate or an application form, please contact your local lodge sales representative. —SPJST-
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Around the Districts District Two Invites Young and Young at Heart to Six Flags Over Texas
Bicentennial Summer Campers To build character among the young and to pursue educational, patriotic, social and athletic recreation. These are the goals of the SPJST's statewide youth program. One of the most popular and ongoing youth programs is SPJST summer camp. In this scene from 1976, campers and counselors from District Two gather for a Camp Val Verde group shot. Pictured in the front, kneeling, is former District Two Youth Counselor and current District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky.
SPJST at 103 (Continued from page 3.) in the Midwest was Jan Rosicky of Omaha, Nebraska. Rosicky had made previous attempts at reform as early as the C.S.P.S. Convention in New York in 1886, where he spearheaded an effort to set mortuary premiums for the Western states according to the mortality in the western states. Multiple requests for reform were largely unheeded and shortly after the 1896 convention, Texas delegates decided to secede from the C.S.P.S. In December of that same year, Texas delegates gathered in La Grange and set about the task of forming a new society. They directed their members to provide a Texas constitution: Augustin Haidusek, Frank Cihal and Jan R. Kubena. And in March of 1897, the constitution was submitted to the Texas C.S.P.S. lodges for consideration. Seven of the 25 Texas lodges approved the constitution and withdrew from the older society. These seven lodges represented the vanguard of the fledgling SPJST orga-
nization. Official records of the society indicate that SPJST started operations on July 1, 1897, with 782 members and 25 lodges. The SPJST received its state charter on August 12, 1897. Kubena, widely regarded as the "Daddy of the SPJST" became its secretary — a position which he held until 1938 when he was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident in Galveston. Interesting to Note: Jan Rosicky of Omaha, previously identified for his reform efforts, was in the forefront of a group of Mid-Western states that also broke away from the C.S.P.S. to form the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association (ZCBJ) — which later became Western Fraternal Life Association (WFLA). Setting Up Shop The SPJST's first base of operations was located in Fayetteville, Texas. The reason being that the central figure in administering the affairs of the Society, Secretary J.R. Kubena, had his personal business operations located in that city. Until his death in 1938, Kubena administered the affairs of the SPJST out of a single room in his general merchandise store. (Continued on page 5:)
Dear Members, District Two's annual fall trip will be on Saturday, October 21, 2000. Buses will depart from the Supreme Lodge in Temple at 7 a.m. promptly for Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington Park hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. We will leave Six Flags at 10:15 p.m. and arrive back in Temple around 1 a.m. Please note: This trip is for all members of District Two—adults and youth alike. We have reserved three buses. Six Flags promises a great adventurous day as this will be their "Fright Night" weekend in celebration of Halloween. I will be ordering tickets in advance for the price of $19 per person. Please call your youth leader or myself prior to October 14 to reserve your seat and to get your discounted
tickcet of $19. Tickets must be paid in advance. There will not be a charge for the bus ride for SPJST members. Guests who are not SPJST members will be welcomed if seats are available after members' seats are reserved. Tickets will be offered at the $19 discount price for non-members plus $10 for bus fare. The weather should be much cooler and we hope to make this trip one of our biggest. Hope to hear from you soon. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor (254) 985-2396 (Editor's Note: Please refer to Sister Koslovsky's letter on page 14 regarding the recent Fall Fun Day hosted by Lodge 29, Taylor. Thank you!) —SPJST-
District Three Funfest! Sunday, October 29 at Lodge 84, Dallas There will be games for youth and young at heart. Don't miss the pastry walk and country store. Then join in on Tarok, Dominos and much more. Following the District Three Fall Meeting Meeting Starts at 10 a.m. Meal at Noon.
Lodge 49, Rowena Concho Valley CHS Co-Sponsoring Czech Fest October 28 Bring your family and enjoy the Czech Fest which celebrates Czech Heritage Month. The event will be at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena. Schedule of events includes: • 10 a.m. Registration, refreshments, exhibits, and socializing • 11 - 1 p.m.—Noon meal
• 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.—Dance: Havlak- • Batla Polka Time Band • 5 p.m.—Supper The celebration is sponsored by SPJST District Four, SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena and the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society. —SPJST-
District Six BBQ Cook-Off Saturday, October 14 Jaycees Hall, Victoria All barbecue cooking teams are invited to the Second Annual SPJST District Six Barbecue Cookoff and Fall Festival to be held Saturday, October 14 at Jaycees Hall, 2905 North Street, Victoria, Texas.
Patriotic Display Through participation in lodge meetings and SPJST conventions, members learned and applied the democratic processes of their newly adopted homeland. They grew to appreciate the value of free speech and other democratic values. Pictured above, members of Lodge 107, Floresville proi..;diy display ad Glor! and their SPJST lodge banner.
Eighty Percent Payback This CTBA sanctioned event will be judging brisket, chicken and pork as well as jackpot bean cookoff. Eighty percent of all entry fees will be paid to the top five places in each category.
The competition will be held in the pole barn behind the hall. The $60 entry fee enters you in all three categories. (Additional $15 for electricity and additional $5 for jackpot bean category.) There will be a free dance Friday night for all participants. For entry form, please call Suzy Wiest at (361) 782-5597 or Gene McBride at 1 (800) 727-7578. Proceeds benefit SPJST charities.
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SPJST at 103 (Continued from page 4. It wasn't until the early 1930s that the other officers were made full time and additional office space was needed. In 1932, SPJST Supreme Lodge officers rented the building which had previously housed the Fayetteville State Bank for a rental fee of $30 per month. That building served two, then three, Supreme Lodge officers until the early 1940s when the records and offices were moved to a larger building on the square in Fayetteville. Society with a Purpose From the outset, SPJST lodge meetings and social activities made members feel at home and provided them with the economic security of fraternal life insurance. But, there was much more to the SPJST than that .. . Through participation in lodge meetings and SPJST conventions, members learned and applied the democratic processes of their newly adopted homeland. They . grew to appreciate the value of free speech and to express their opinions. Moreover, they learned how to conduct meetings and the importance of voting. Having learned and adopted these American values, SPJST members became better citizens.
The SPJST served its purpose well. During the SPJST's first fifty years of existence, American society and lifestyles changed dramatically. Our state and our nation was becoming progressively more industrialized. At the same time, the country was becoming more urban and less rural. Many people — including the sons and daughters of the early members — moved away from the farms and into the towns and cities. In many cases, they took the SPJST with them. Thus, it was during this time that many of our urban lodges were established. It was also during this time, following the 1952 Convention in Houston, that the SPJST moved its state headquarters to Temple.
"There is great
hope for the future of fraternalism and the SPJST. Simply stated, the SPJST is an idea that is still in the making."
The Move to Temple The move from Fayetteville to Temple was made during the months of August and September of 1953. A decision had previously been reached to completely renovate and remodel the third floor of the Professional Building at Second and Central to house the officers of the Supreme Lodge.
Current Activity of Recei is and Disbursements for the onth of August, 2000 DEBITS Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Certificate Of Deposit EDP Equipment Hardware EDP Equipment Software Furniture and Office Equipment SPJST Scholarship Fund Dividends Flex Annuities Withdrawal Annuities Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest CD Interest Mtg. Loan Interest Royalties and Minerals Prem. Income Pd-Up-Additons Application Fee Premiums Office Rent-Income Death Claims Death Claims-Annuities Double Indemnity Annuities 401-K Flex Annuities Withdrawals Matured Endowments Refund to Lodges Premium Refund to Members Surrender Value UL Surrenders UL Surrender Charges Convention Museum Operating Expense Vestnik Youth Activities Bond Expense Mortgage Loan Expense Reinsurance Actuary Advertising/Promotional Appraisal Expense Commissions Contributions District Frat. Act. Coordinators
As the years passed, it became increasingly evident that adequate and suitable quarters would have to be sought elsewhere, and the solution seemed to lie in the construction of a new building. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on October 25, 1969 with formal dedication ceremonies which took place on Sunday, January 31, 1971. Again, operating in this new environment, the SPJST had an important mission to fulfill — to provide its members with identity and support at a time when life in was America becoming increasingly impersonal and unstable. Again, the Society served its purpose well. The legacy of these days — the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes, youth program and cultural enrichment programs — including the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum — remain with us today.
CREDITS
784,308.23 46,597.30 125,546.22 267,714.37 1,499.27 7,614.85 65,025.26 12,198.00 2,603.87 24.00 855,625.24 704,750.43 19,834.49 10,382.50 198,661.11 10,979.75 38,636.08 5,960.00 285,021.44 6,000.00 87,605.10 7,771.11 500.00 4,952.44 7,577.55 1,063,157.16 2,707.00 304.00 55,561.87 58,687.68 6,578.03 25.00 1,341.82 48.00 7,746.97 6,545.80 757.34 375.98 120,256.16 5,800.00 10,642.84 4,971.61 30,228.71 395.00 319.53
Looking Forward to the Future Achieving success in the future will be a challenge; however, it too will be possible. Just as the SPJST's forefathers District Youth Counselors Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Ins. Legal Service Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Outside Legal Service Exp. Office Maintenance Office Rent Expense Committee Meetings Organizational Expense Postage Salaries SPJST Cookbook Project Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax: FICA, TEC and FUTA Telephone Travel Directors Travel Officers Travel—State Field Manager/SFR Travel Editor Travel—State Youth Director Research and Development Home Account Expense
learned to adjust, the SPJST must respond to meet the financial and fraternal needs of its members in these changing times. One of the most significant fraternal developments in the SPJST over the past decade has been the increase in volunteerism and human services projects. In lodges all over the state, members are committing their time and energy to the support of worthwhile causes, helping people in need by working in hospitals, old age homes and raising money for many causes, including scholarships, food banks, volunteer fire departments, drug abuse programs and various charities. They have taken the best that the SPJST has to offer — a tradition of helping people to care for their families — and have extended it to their communities. There is great hope for the future of fraternalism and the SPJST. With a renewed commitment to its members and the communities that the SPJST serves, the best is yet to come. Simply stated, the SPJST is an idea that is still in the making. (Editor's Note: It's a daunting task condensing the SPJST's 103 years to one short article in the Vestnik. Next week, in conjunction with Czech Heritage Month in Texas, we'll present a historical account of the founding and growth of the SPJST Library; Archives and Museum.) —SPJST5,370.93 2,797.35 1,898.72 11,092.94 10,281.56
672.31 3,533.08 680.57 970.00 6,363.56 6,000.00 1,934.58 10,748.53 44.87 174,034.75 752.36
11,499.29 283.04 13,760.12 5,235.98 1,014.96 794.82
2,398.32 62.01 68.96 7,185.72 8,674.39 $ 2,678,843.26
Cash Balance 7-31-2000 Credits Debits
$ 480,742.93 2,543,150.42 2,678,843.26
Cash Balance 8-31-2000
$ 345,050.09
Assets: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate Of Deposit Home Office Building EDP Equipment Furniture and Office Equipment Total Assets
$ 345,050.09 92,294,896.87 34,413,774.67 2,142,920.88 2,856,113.12 2,175,745.06 650,358.28 180,886.31 180,249.28
$ 135,239,994.56 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary
—SPJST-
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Lodge 4, Hallettsville Lodge 6, Cottonwood reports on reports on Lodge 17, New Tabor Honors 50-Year Members September meeting September meeting Lodge 17, New Tabor extends its congratulations to these recent 50-year Dear Members, Our lodge met Sunday, September 24 at the American Legion Hall Tap Room at 2 p.m. with President Joe Siptak presiding. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call showed Assistant Youth Leader Susan Siptak, absent. Gaynell Chudej read resolutions of sympathy for our departed members, Vivian Rose Belicek and William B. Treptow. Secretary Margaret Smotek read the minutes to the July and August meetings. Correspondence was read. Treasurer Helen Zabransky gave the financial report. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Lillie Balusek and Annie Vahalik reported on the SPJST District Second Annual Barbecue Cookoff to be held Saturday, October 14 at the Jaycees Hall in Victoria. It was voted for our lodge to sponsor a barbecue cookoff team. Sunshine Chairman Elsie Mascheck reported on the August and September bingos at Steven Convalescent Center. Assisting her were Lillie Balusek, Viola Melnar, Mary Matula, JoAnn Matula, Vicky Zak and Evelyn Holy. Get well cards were sent to Lillian Rabel, Henry Melnar, Tramer Woytek, Margaret Haase and Maggie Bucek. Visits to the Hallettsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center were made by Margaret Smotek, Helen Zabransky, Mary and Frank Matula. The members voted to accept La Nora Konvicka as a Sales Representative. Also Mary Matula, Susan and Joe Siptak passed the course and joined Annie Vahalik as Fraternal Insurance Coordinators. After a discussion, it was voted not to select a 2000 Fraternalist of the Year from our lodge. The meeting adjourned followed by a delicious lunch. Door prize winner was France Urban. July, August and September birthdays recognized were Ellie Fojt, Elsie Dusek, Shirley Kalmus, Frances Urban, Annie Vahalik, Lillie Balusek, Patsy Zabransky, Mary Matula, Irene Barcak and A.E. Smotek. Winner of the birthday cake baked by Viola Holly was Patsy Zabransky. Next Meeting October 8 Our next meeting will be Sunday, October 8 at the Legion Hall Tap Room at 2 p.m. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter —SPJST-
Hi! Since our meeting was held on Sunday, September 10, Grandparent's Day, we all got to enjoy a noon meal prepared for us by the Youth Club. Mmmm, good! Thanks to all the youth and their leaders for a delicious meal of spaghetti, lasagna, green bean casserole, salad, garlic bread and delicious desserts. Once our stomachs were nice and full, Brother Al Soukup, President, opened our meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance led by our youth. There was a moment of silence for all departed members. Sister Georgie Soukup gave a report of 35 members present. Welcome to all! Roll call of officers was had with Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, Secretary, absent. She was very much missed, but understand why she may not have been with us. Congratulations are in order for Terry and Tina Hykel who were married on Saturday, September 9. Brother George Straten, Financial Secretary, gave his report. He thanked the youth club and their helpers for a nice meal. Brother George reported three new adult members and four juvenile members, as well as one additional insurance. Thanks to our Sales Representatives Brother Jerry Kucera and Sister Ruth Krizan. Brother Straten also gave his hall bookings for the next month, with our socials being on October 6 and 20. He also thanked all that came out on Friday evening before the WestFest to peel and dice potatoes. Sunshine Committee Sister Hattie Kaska gave her report of sending no cards for August, but did report on sending sympathy cards this month to Tina Church, Terry Hykel and Barbara Jean Hykel, upon the death of Tina's son, Robert Thomas Church. Our condolences to these members and to all of Robert Church's family. Youth Make Good Showing Treasurer, Sister Peggy Dobecka, gave her report. Sister Peggy also gave her report on the Youth Club as she is our Youth Club Leader. She reported taking cakes to West Rest Haven on August 2 and again in September. She also reported several first place winners at Temple State Youth Achievement Day. Sister Peggy also reported that the Youth Club had a float in the WestFest Parade. She reported a bowling outing and trip to six flags in the next couple of months. Sister Peggy Dobecka, Youth Leader, also wanted to present awards from Cottonwood lodge to the youth for motto and tee-shirt contests from the
members. Pictured above, from lett, front, are: Vlasta Surovik, Betty Suehs, Lillian Beasley and Daniel (Rusty) Hejl. BACK: Paul Skrabanek, Frank Surovik, Beverly Dillard and Lavern Ondrasek. Not present to receive their pins were Clara Bland, Colbert Drgac, Douglas Drgac, Roger Gold, Frank Heji, Lillie Hyvl, Joe Maresh, Alfred Psencik, Albert Surovik, Clara Valla, Emil Victorick and Joyce Walker. Home Office. Those receiving awards were Christi Sparkman, Bracie Craig, Brooke Craig, Celia Dobecka, Whitney Dobecka, Jesse Karlik and Tracie Dobecka (winning motto). The tee-shirt awards were presented to Brittany Angelo, Tyler Angelo, Brook Craig, Bracie Craig, Celia Dobecka, Traci Dobecka, Whitney Dobecka, Jesse Karlik, Christi Sparkman and a "Special Certificate" went to Michael Moore. Congratulations to all these youth in their accomplishments. Sister Peggy also gave trophies to the youth that had perfect attendance and never missed a meeting. They were Whitney Dobecka, Christi Sparkman and Traci Dobecka. Congratulations! Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sister Irene Schiemenz thanked the youth for the meal. She also thanked everyone for working WestFest. She asked for pictures from anyone that may have some pictures as she was starting a scrapbook for Cottonwood Lodge 6. Brother Johnnie Krizan, District Three Director, mentioned that scholarships went from $750 to $1000 and for any SPJST member who will graduate or one year college are eligible. Applications for scholarships have to be in by December 31, 2000. Brother Johnnie also mentioned that District Three Fall Meeting had been changed to October 29 and it will be the first "fun District Three Meeting." It will be held at Lodge 84, Dallas, Texas which he encouraged everyone to attend. Our spring meeting will be held on April 22, 2001 with Lodge 6, Cottonwood being the host for this district meeting. Brother Johnnie also thanked all our youth for their accomplishments. He praised them for representing their Mother Lodge, Cottonwood Lodge 6, very well at State Youth Achievement Day. He went on to thank the parents for all their support in all that the youth do. Those attending the meeting with birthdays were Sisters Stella Perez, Dorothy Dvorsky and Irene Schiemenz along with Brothers Joe Dvorsky and Robert Schiemenz. A Happy Birthday to all with a birthday this month. Door prize winner at this meeting was Sister Sadie Soukup. Congratulations! Progressive door prizes were drawn and the winners were Georgie Ann Bellville and Nancy Schroeder. Neither were present.
The meeting was adjourned until October 1, 2000 at 4 p.m. Our meeting will commence in the meeting room in the back as our hall has a booking for that day for RVOS meeting. Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-
8, Weimar estate conservation seminar attracts members, guests Lodge
SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar met for their meeting on Monday, September 25 at the St. Michael's Family Center at 7 p.m. President Leo Jares called the meeting to order. All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Special guests introduced were Matt Vanek, District Six Director and Brian Vanicek, Editor of the Vestnik Jim Wiest, FIC, State Field Representative, was introduced and he presented the program entitled "Estate Conservation and You." It was an informative and enjoyable program. Members participated in the presentation and won prizes. Door prizes were also won by members in attendance and light refreshments were served. The next meeting will be October 23. JoAnn Jares, Secretary (Editor's Note: Watch for related photographs in next week's Vestnik.) —SPJST-
18, Elgin contribution committee posts 2000 donations Lodge
President Andrew Greinert called the Elgin Lodge 18 September 19 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer for the sick and departed members. Andrew had roll call with 29 members present.
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Rotary. Recognition The Elgin Rotary Club recently recognized Irene Helgren of Lodge 18, Elgin for outstanding vocational service to the community. Pictured, from left, are Jamie Lundren, Irene Helgren and Cindi Ferguson, who made the presentation at the recent Elgin Chamber of Commerce banquet. Congratulations, too, to Sister Irene for the the recent recognition extended to her by the Sweedish Association for her local volunteer efforts. Keep up the good work! Vice President Dollie Hajda, thanked everyone who turned in their volunteer hours and encouraged others to do so. Secretary Agnes Eschberger read the minutes from the August meeting. They were approved as read. Agnes always presents a great report. Treasurer Agnes Rupp gave her report and stated she will be gone next month and Irene Vrabel will take her place in October. Thanks, Irene. Youth Leader Ruby Bowen gave her report and reported four youth winners at the Taylor Lodge 29. Ruby reported she has more SPJST Cookbooks. They sell for $11 each Chairperson Thomas Ries gave the bar report. Jack Eschberger, Trustee Secretary, reported work will begin soon to rework the parking lot and finish with asphalt topping. This will be great asset. I will keep you posted on the progress. Jack also reported Thomas Ries and Elgin Lodge 18 entered into an agreement. Thomas will manage the bar, help with the rentals and be in charge of maintenance and repairs. Thanks, Thomas. Mildred David gave her memorial report. The memorial balance was turned over to the secretary. We will no longer have a memorial fund. Thanks, Mildred for serving on this committee. Thanks, Gladys Mogonye for the ticket sales report. Alma Schmidt gave the report for rentals. Alma Schmidt will be our new contact person for hall rentals. You may call (512) 281-4371. Year 2000 Donations The Contribution Committee—Iola Canady, Marvin Marek and Thomas Ries— have selected the following organizations to receive contributions from Elgin Lodge 18 for the year 2000: Ronald McDonald House - $2000; Shriners Hospital for Children - $1000; Texas Lions League for Crippled Children - $1000; Allen, Shriners Radiation Center - $1000; Family Crisis Center Safe Houston Project $1000; and S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor - $1000. President Greinert read a letter of resignation from Irene Helgren. She has been on the Entertainment Committee for many years. Thanks,
Irene, for the time you served. We will miss you. Alma Schmidt will serve on the Entertainment Committee. Thanks to Andrew and Dolores Greinert for providing the food for our main course social hour. We had plates from the St. Paul's Lutheran Church— sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes and green beans. Agnes Rupp, Laverne Bartosh and Lazelle Wuthrich provided desserts of pies, cakes and banana pudding. Thanks! Happy birthday to Jack Eschberger and happy anniversary to Ben and Mildred David. Wishing you many more To handle yourself use your head; To handle others use your heart. Lazelle Wuthrich Reporter --SPJST-
24, Cyclone readies for Czech Heritage Day, BBQ Cook-Off Lodge
Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 24, Cyclone cordially invites you to observe Czech Heritage Day at Flag Hall in Cyclone on Saturday, October 28, 2000. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the celebration which will include a polka mass, public dance and fireworks display. The polka mass commences at 5 p.m. with music by the Vrazels' Polka Band. Mass celebrant will be Reverend Louis Pavlicek, with co-celebrants Reverend Walter Matus and Reverend Sylvester Fuchs Deacon John Petter assisting. The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Color Guard will also participate in the, service. Men, women and boys and girls of all ages and denominations are invited- to enjoy the presentation! For your listening and dancing enjoyment, the Vrazel's will entertain from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets for the evening dance will be sold following the polka mass for $5 per person. Ages 13 and under will be admitted free. In an effort to increase community awareness of the SPJST Library, Archive and Museum, several articles of historical significance will be on display. As a special treat, the Texas Pyrotechnics Association will be presenting a "most extraordinary" fireworks display at 9 p.m. Get Your Booths Now While Spaces Available Make plans to attend Lodge 24, Cyclone's Sixth Annual Barbecue Cook-Off and Countywide Sale Day on Saturday, November 4. Everyone's also invited to enjoy the entertainment on Friday evening. The kitchen will also be open! For all you cookers, please note that the cook-off features guaranteed prize money of $1,350. For cook-off infoimation and an entry, contact Harold Vanicek at (254) 5832335. For sale day information and to rent vendor booths, contact Brian Vanicek at (254) 985-0007. Fraternally submitted, David Nauert, Chairman Board of Trustees —SPJST-
25, 2:ris welcomes member Lodge
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Hayley Marie Slovak was born March 3, 2000 at 9:38 p.m at Baylor Hospital in Waxahachie, Texas the daughter of Billy and Sandra Slovak. At birth, she was 19 inches long, weighing Hayley Slovak seven pounds, two ounces. She is now three and one half months old and is 23 inches tall and weighs 13 pounds. Hayley 's grandparents are Victor and Linda Trojacek and Louise Slovak of Ennis, Texas; great-grandfather is Milton Martinek of Ennis; great-grandmother is Rosie Trojacek of Ennis; great-great-grandmothers are Annie Martinek and Betty Marusak of Ennis. Thanks to her proud grandmother, Linda Trojacek, Hayley is protected for life with a single premium policy. Sales Representative is Johnnie Krajca. —SPJST-
Lodge 26, Skidmore presents July, September reports The SPJST Lodge 26, Skidmore held its quarterly meeting on Saturday, July 8, 2000 at 10 a.m. in the home of Mary and Wilburn Denkeler at 805 South Jefferson Street, Beeville, Texas. The meeting was opened by President Linda Henkhaus. All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A silent prayer was held for Charlie Hanus who passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2000. He was a faithful member of Lodge 26. The minutes of the March meeting were read by Secretary Annie Mae Cox and approved. Correspondence was read by President Linda Henkhaus. Treasurer Mary A. Denkeler gave the treasurer and savings account report. Two new members were brought into Lodge 26 by Sales Representative Edwin Wallek, Jr. Convention Report The convention report was given by delegate Mary A. Denkeler who attended for the first time with her husband, Denk Denkeler. She reported on some items that were voted on and also the election of officers. Mary reported she enjoyed the convention and that the next convention will be in Temple in the year 2004. The next meeting will be on Sunday, September 10, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the home of President Linda Henkhaus located at 2200 Lexington Road, Beeville, Texas. The meeting adjourned and refreshments were served. September Meeting Report SPJST Lodge 26. Skidmore held its quarterly meeting on Sunday, September 10, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the home of Linda Henkhaus located at
2200 Lexington Road, Beeville, Texas, President Henkhaus called the meeting to order. All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the July 8 meeting were read by Secretary Annie Mae Cox and approved. Correspondence was read by President Linda. Mary A. Denkeler, Treasurer, gave the treasurer and savings account report. There was no old business. The next meeting will be on Saturday, December 2, 2000 at 12 noon. The place will be announced later. At this meeting, election of officers will be held. The meeting adjourned and refreshments were served. Submitted by, Mary A. Denkeler, Secretary —SPJST-
Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard pins 50-year members at meeting Lodge
Dear Members, Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its October monthly meeting on the second Sunday, the 8th, at the regular time of 2 p.m. in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street. The agenda will be open to business needing immediate attention. A standard fare fraternal hour buffet luncheon will be held after the business meeting. September Meeting On the 10th, the meeting convened early at 12 noon, so the catered meal could be served and plenty of time be
Lodge 28, East Bernard Presents 50-Year Pins
Lodge 28, East Bernard member Robert Horelica receives his 50-year pin from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.
Lodge 28, East Bernard member Johnnie Jochec receives his 50-year pin from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.
8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 4, 2000 available to make the 50-year membership pin presentations. The catered meal was roast beef, parsley new potatoes and green beans with a choice of salad or peaches. The caterer was Ben's Chuck Wagon of Wallis, Texas. Ben's Chuck Wagon provided ice tea with lodge members making soft drinks and coffee available. For dessert, there were blue ribbon kolacky brought by Frances Hanzelka, an excellent cake brought by Agnes Pilcik and other very good treats. At this point, we wish to thank Brother Howard Leshikar, Supreme Lodge President, for traveling down from Temple to make the presentations of the 50-year membership pins. The two recipients present were Robert Horelica and Johnnie Jochec. It is sad that more of the pin recipients did not attend. As to the general turn out for the meeting it was very good. On another note, this writer again wishes to remind everyone who has not registered to vote, to do as soon,as possible and be sure to vote in the national election. To the faithful: See you Sunday, plan to attend and this writer remains... Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-
Lodge 29 5 Taylor schedules November 18 tarock tourney Where: Taylor, SPJST Lodge 29 When: November 18, 2000 Time: Register 8 a.m. to 8:50 A.M. Play begins 9 a.m. Fee: $20 Pre-registration is desired. (Entry fee will be returned if unable to attend.) Prizes: Plaques and money awarded to top four players. If you have questions or need more information or want to pre-register, call: Frank Schlesinger at (512) 3657324 or e-mail F.J.Schlesinger @att.net . —SPJST-
Lodge 48, Beyersville hosting progressive "42" tournament
Lodge 35, Elk plans fund raiser dinner October 22 Dear Members, On September 10, the Elk lodge meeting was called to order by President Randy Pavelka. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer gave her report. We stood in a moment of silence for Willie Adamek. We talked about the fund raiser for October 22, 2000. All the members are asked to help and if you wold like to donate, we need turkeys, green beans, cakes, tea, sugar. We would appreciate anything And There's More... There also will be a bake sale. A quilt, made by Ruby Pavelka will be given in a prize drawing. There are also 50-50 tickets. Our dinner will be turkey and dressing with all the trimmings. The plates will be $5 for adults, $3.50 for children 12 and under. Our next lodge meeting will be Sunday, October 8 at 3 p.m. Come and see what's going on in your community. Bring a few sandwiches for the fellowship. Fraternally, Dorothy Banik —SPJST-
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje reports on September meeting El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40 gathered for the regular monthly meeting September 10, 2000. President Sheldon Holub welcomed all members and guests. President Holub called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. with 37 members and three guests present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for the sick in the community and deceased members. President Holub announced we will have our Memorial Service prior to the business meeting. The Fraternal
Lone Pay Life. It Isn't Just for Children. 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 tc 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 fihandal products, olease contact your local lodge sales representative.
Examples of the Lone Pay Life Plan in Action MALE iriSURED'S LIFE INSURANCE LONE PAY CASH VALUE CASH VALUE CASH VALUE PREMIUM IMMEDIATE 10 YEARS AGE 65 AGE PROTECTION $70c. .2 i_• 570 S1OM0 S5,060 $450 1 320 5,360 1.810 2 023 30 10.0,00 5,365 3,650 3,020 4,330 10,000 50
Thanks to these Lodge 40, El CampoHilije members for their efforts to keep the kitchen open for "Monday Holiday Bingo." Pictured, from left, are Debbie Sczech, Tria Molberg, Laura Glaze, Ruby Kunz and Janice Kight. Also, thanks to Michele Kunz, Edith Molberg, Lisa Morris, Leona Macho, Josephine Bacak, Betty Sanders, Janet Marek, Karen Holub and Vlasta Bartos. Activities Coordinator, who was assisted by Leona Macha, conducted the service. Deceased members honored were Bruce Brandes, Floyd Fread, Arnold Hubenak, Agnes Kresta, Emma Kopecky, Robert Ripple, Rudy Strnadel, Ella Novak, Miladae Sralla, Jane Holub and Travis Wilson. Mrs. Macha recited a prayer. She announced the name of each deceased member as a candle was lit. Jerome Novak, Georgia Henderson and Helen Bowen lit a candle for their respective loved ones. Roll call of officers cited all officers present. The minutes of the August meeting were read with two corrections. President Holub gave the President's report. President Holub thanked FAC Debbie Sczech for planning the memorial service and Leona Macha for assisting. He reported that District Six is hosting a Barbecue Cookoff in Victoria, Texas on October 14, 2000. Elaine Svoboda and partners will represent Lodge 40 in the cookoff. President Holub gave the bingo report. Ruby Kunz gave the Treasurer's report. FIC Training President Holub reported that for the past 13 weeks every Wednesday evening, FIC (Fraternal Insurance Counsellors) training classes were held at the lodge hall. Members completing the course and passing the test are James Bacak, Brad Bacak, Crystal Bacak, Ardis Bacak, Leona Macha, Elaine Svoboda, Ben Svoboda, Mike Ahlstrom, Frank Bacak and Sheldon Holub. New members for Lodge 40 are Tori Everts and Shawn Bannert. Birthday honorees attending were Gladys Cerny, Sheldon Holub, Liz Shilhab, Ella Knebel, James Bacak, Vlasta Bartos and Lucille Kunschick. Liz Schilhab won the birthday cake which was served as dessert following a catered bedf stew lunch. President Holub asked all grandparents to stand in recognition of Grandparent's Day. The winner of the attendance prize was Jerome Knebel. Lorraine Kana made a motion to adjourn. It was seconded by Martha Kopecky. Motion carried. Tria Molberg Secretary —SPJST-
Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a progressive 42 tournament on Saturday, October 28, 2000. Registration fee is $10 and includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and we plan to begin playing at 9:15 a.m. Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes per game. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m. We especially invite SPJST members, but anyone is welcome. You .do not need a partner as all players will draw numbers and be seated accordingly for the first round. The two winners will move to the next table and split up and play with the losers who remain at that table. There will be no head table, thus all winners will move. We will use the same rules that the SPJST uses. We ask that players please pre-register so we can determine the food needs; however, ti is not a must to pre-register. To pre-register or for more information, please contact Bobby L. Wuensche 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas, 76574-5421 or call (512) 365-3013. Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche —SPJST— .
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi reports on September meeting The regular monthly meeting on Sunday, September 17 was called to order by President Jerry Sijansky with all the officers present. A moment of silence was observed in memory of William B. Brown. "Happy Birthday" was sung for Sister Lera Nemecek whose birthday was on September 18. Welcome to the Meeting We had two guests, Eddie Urbanovsky (my brother) and Vaclav Pokrupa from the Czech Republic. Welcome and do dome again. The minutes for July and August were read and accepted with a minor correction to read Education and Nature Center. The treasurer, Milly Elzner gave the financial report and was accepted as given. We are in good financial shape. President Sijansky said there was a sales class held at the hall last month about the new insurance. There is information in the Vestnik about new insurance. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Elzner gave his report. He showed the book, Czech Veterans which will be in the library. He then presented Secretary Helen Pavelka with a Kentucky Colonel certificate. Thanks, Brother Jerry for this honor. Let's Make a Difference Next month on October 28, Lodge 79 members will work at Sokol Hall, cleaning up where needed for Make a Difference Day and the lodge will fur-
Wednesday, October 4, 2000—VESTNIK/9 nish the noon meal for all the workers. Coming on October 15 is a fund raiser by Sokol, Corpus Christi, a dance from 3 to 7 p.m. Music by Bud Whittingale, a prize drawing, door prizes. The kitchen will be open selling sausage wraps and barbecue sandwiches. Many of our members are also Sokol members and will be working that day. Brother Jerry Sijansky said we need new members if the lodge will receive any incentive award next year. If you know of someone who needs good insurance, please contact any of the sales representatives, Jerry Sijansky, Jerry Elzner or Helen Pavelka. Next month, October, is Czech Heritage Month in Texas and Brother W.L. Hermis, representing SPJST and Sokol will go before the Corpus Christi City Council to proclaim Czech Heritage Month. The monthly $50 donation for September was given to Metro Ministries which can always use cash donations. President Sijansky said the District Seven Fall Meeting was very nice and there was a good turn-out. He also spoke as District Seven Rest Home director about the two rest homes, what they've done, plan to improve on and add to in the future. Library Project Update The library at Sokol Hall will be worked on by Brothers Jerry Sijansky and Brother Leon Castro, building cabinet, shelves, etc. He will have the figures for the cost of this project at the next meeting. The lodge is paying the bill for the improvements. Since the third Sunday is October 15, our usual meeting date and there is the fund raiser that day at the hall, our October 15 meeting will start at 1 p.m. (not 2 p.m.) with no svacina that day only. There were several door prizes and winners were Jerry Sijansky, Vaclav Pokrupa, Frank Sijansky, Anna Marie Moss, Jill Sijansky, Lera Nemecek and Eddie Urbanovsky. On a personal note: My eye surgery done on September 19 was successful. I can see fully and will be back to normal once again. Thanks to all who helped in any way. Next Meeting October 15 A reminder that the October 15 meeting is at 1 p.m.—earlier than usual. Be sure to attend. Fraternally, Helen Pavelka —SPJST-
Lodge 88, Houston reports on September meeting President Clara Broz opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Marceil Malak, Josephine Pflughaupt and Rosalie Lobprise presented the colors and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the August meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read and the names of nine (9) deceased members were read. Our brothers and sisters stood in a moment of silence in tribute to our departed members. We had no new members and two members transferred out of Lodge 88 to Lodge 196. Names of transfers were read. President Broz called for nominations for Fraternalist of the Year. Marie Stayton nominated Larry Pflughaupt. There being no other nominations, he was voted on unanimously. Larry then gave an acceptance speech. Clara Broz then reported that Lodge Secretary Roberta Johnson has been on vacation and because Clara was unable to fill in at the office, Josephine Pflughaupt filled in and she thanked Josephine for working in the office as it meant a lot to her. She called for an Executive Board meeting for Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. and invited everyone to attend this meeting. Vice President, Marie Stayton, thanked the Audit Committee for carrying the flags and said the Youth Club will present the flags in October. She then read what she called a little "ditty." Secretary Roberta Johnson read the Consolidated Income Statement for August. AARP Classes Coming Soon Fraternal Activities Coordinator Larry Pflughaupt said that the next AARP classes were on November 30 and December 1. He said if there was no interest in these classes the lodge would have to give up having them. Helen Hegwood asked for an explanation of the AARP classes. Larry explained this. They are $10 each and your automobile insurance will be reduced. The class does not take care of speeding violations. He said the tarok group will not have the tournament as mentioned earlier. He encouraged everyone to come out for these games of tarok. Clara Broz asked Calvin Orsag to sit in for Johnny Broz as Sergeant-atArms in Johnny's absence.
It's the little things that bring quality to life: Knowing what to do and how to get it done. That's what "Insights & Outsights" is all about: Helpful household hints and sound advice from one member to another. Send in your Insights and Outsights to the Vestnik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. For the next two weeks, every member who sends in a helpful hint(s) will be entered in a weekly drawing for an SPJST Cookbook. Please be sure to include your name, lodge and telephone number! Winners will be announced in this column. Information presented in this column reflects the views of the authors. Publication does not constitute an endorsement by the SPJST.
and water to the windshield to soften things up, scrub a bit with the onion bags, then wipe dry with clean rags, —Aleen Jaecks Lodge 18, Elgin
Get the Point? An ice pick can be a very handy tool around the house, but the sharp point can be very dangerous. Protect yourself by placing an old wine bottle cork on the end when placing into a storage drawers. —Margaret (Jean) Bravenec Lodge 88, Houston
Scuff Remover Removing heel marks off a floor is simple. Try an ordinary pencil eraser, then wipe off. —Susan Shofner Customer Service Representative
Go for the Gold Here's a good jewelry cleaner: Mix one ounce of Mr. Clean with three ounces of water in a small glass jar. This is good for gold, silver, diamonds, anything except porous, absorbent stones such as apis, pearls, jade, coral, tiger eye and so forth. Drop rings and chains in the solution. Rinse jewelry well after cleaning. —Aleen Jaecks Lodge 18, Elgin For a Fresh Scent If your walk-in closet has odors from shoes or other articles left in the closet, lay around a few sheets of fabric softeners such as Bounce, etc., and it will make your closet smell clean and fresh. —Joella Kubala Lodge 92, Fort Worth It Works for Me! To lower your cholestral, drink one eight ounce of pure grape juice every day. It sure works for me. —Judy Majek Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Dirty Windshield Bugging You? Remove dead bugs from a car windshield with a couple of old mesh onion bags. The mesh gives you enough of an edge to scrape off the bugs, but it won't damage the windshield. Just apply a mixture of dishwashing liquid
Dry Your Own Spices Herbs such as parsley, sage, basil can be dried in the microwave. Wash and pat dry desired quantity of fresh parsley. Remove leaves from stems and measure leaves in cup to determine timing. Cut a piece of cardboard to fit inside of oven or use a paper board tray. Cover with 2 layers of paper toweling. Spread leaves evenly over toweling. Microwave (high) until parsley is dried and brittle: 2 cups-5 1/2 to 6 minutes 3 cups-7 1/2 to 8 minutes 5 cups-10 to 11 minutes Cool and crush to desired fineness. Store in air-tight containers. This was cut out of the Vestnik several years ago. It originally appeared in The Fayette County Record. I have enjoyed using this method for drying not only parsley, but sage, chives and basil. —Agnes Lewis Lodge 29, Taylor Fluffier Machine Bread Adding an egg to machine bread will make the bread fluffier. Warm the egg in warm water for a few minutes before adding to bread machine. —Anna Kubacak Lodge 157, Lubbock Give It a Try and See Boiled potato water is a good substitute for water in breads and rolls. —Anna Kubacak Lodge 157, Lubbock —SPJST-
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Holland Corn Festival Participants SPJST Lodge 80, Sales Representative Frank Pajesta, Jr., right, and his family have made it a point for several years now to see that SPJST gets represented in the annual Holland Corn Festival Parade. The same held true in 2000. Pictured above on parade day are, from left: Frank Pajestka, Sr., Cyril Pajestka, Victoria Pajestka and Frank, Jr.
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Good Show, Ladies! Pictured above are members of the Lodge 88, Houston Birthday Club Sisters attended a recent taping of the Debra Duncan Show at the studio of KTI2K-TV in Houston. Judging from everyone's expression, it was a good show. Entertainment Committee Chairman Betty Theiss reported on the dances for September and October and encouraged everyone to come out and dance. Board Chairman Cleburn Lincke asked that donations from the Lodge Operating Fund and the Bingo Fund be made as follows: Lodge Operating Fund SpecialOlympics Czech Cultural Center
$250 $500
Donations from the Bingo Fund Reagan World War II $150 Memorial American Heart Association (Some lodge members $750 are making the walk) $500 Harbor Light Singers M.D. Anderson $500 Cancer Center $750 Multiple Sclerosis Lodge 88 Scholarship Fund $600 Total
$3,250.00
This was made into a motion. Motion carried. Brother Hanus Donates Yard Equipment He then asked Louis Hanus to come to the podium who in turn asked A.J. Stayton to come to the podium. Louis then donated an edger, a weed eater and a riding lawn mower. He gave this to the lodge in memory of our deceased members of the men's club. A.J. thanked Louis and gave the check to Cleburn Lincke, who in turn gave it to our President Clara Broz. The check was in the amount of $5,890. Blue Room Chairman Pat Bruce thanked all who helped with the Blue Room party and said the next party is in December $15 each and Pat Veit will entertain us. She mentioned that all rooms in the lodge are for rent. Social Night Chairman, A.J. Stayton, reported bingo is doing well. The Men's Club will start reupholstering the chairs. Ernest Anders is to get the material. He thanked Lydia and Tom Marsh for their help with the Fiesta Dinner. He gave Clara a check for $623 toward Czech Day. They still need your newspapers. He report-
ed the sick were Leland Hensley, John and Mary Kosut, Victor Mikeska, Laurabell Warnasch, Frank Tilich and Johnny Broz is in therapy after knee surgery. Bill Hughes and King Hegwood were with us Monday night. Scholarship Committee Chairman, Josephine Pflughaupt said that if you know of anyone needing a scholarship to send in an application to the office. Rules and Regulations Committee Chairman Gene Barcak thanked everyone for cards and phone calls which were extended to him while he was ill. If you have any changes to be made in the rules and regulations, please fill out a form and turn it in to the office. Please be sure to sign it. The choral group will start practicing for Czech Day. You will be called. District President Reports District Five President Evelyn Mikeska reminded everyone that if you are not receiving the Vestnik to call Temple and be put on the list. The District Five Meeting will be held on September 17, 2000 at Lodge 196 in Cypress, Texas. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. A short meeting from 11:30 'till noon then social and dinner. Bring a covered dish and your favorite dessert. They will have a silent auction, crafts and you can play bingo. Also, door prizes and the youth will have a pie eating contest. (They will also play bingo.) Fred Buri is in charge of the prizes. The Melodion Band from the Czech Republic will be at Lodge 196, 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas on September 24, 2000. Dinner is from 12 to 2. There will be a Czech dinner of pork roast, Czech dumplings and sauerkraut. Desserts will be available. Dinner is $5 each. Dance is from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets to the dance are $6 each. There will be an auction and a prize drawing of 21 prizes. District Youth Club Chairman, Marie Stayton, said the parents appreciation dinner in Hempstead, Texas was very well and she thanked all who showed an interest. District Five Field Representative Jim Wiest was not present, but Edna Wehring told us that Evelyn Mikeska
and Marion Kadlecek took top awards in selling insurance the month during the month of September. Get well wishes were extended by Clara Broz to all who are ill. She also reported that Jeanette Bender was not present due to the death of an uncle. Guide Helen Hegwood reported 78 members present and one guest. She led the members in singing "Happy Birthday" to 13 celebrants. Two couples had anniversaries and they furnished drinks after the meeting. Helen thanked whoever was responsible for putting her picture on the wall as Fraternalist of the Year. Door prizes were won by Larry Pflughaupt, Louis Hanus, Edward Lorenz, Paul Beck and Dennis goeder. The next meeting will be on October 9, 2000. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Flo Orsag Recording Secretary —SPJST----
Lodge 88, Houston reports on lodge, member activities Dear Members and Friends, Our dances for October are as follows: October 7 Manny Green - Big Band Music Dress Code; Tickets: $11 Each Hosts: Georgie and Sydney Jurchak October 14 Vrazels - Polka and Variety Music Tickets: 6 Each Hosts: Myriam and Gary Zalesky October 21 Central Texas Sounds Polka and Variety Music Tickets: 6 Each Hosts: Mary and Victor Stanek October 28 Gus Lindemann Polka and Variety Music Tickets: $11 Each Hostess: Shirley O'Brien October 29 Czech Day at Lodge 88, Houston Central Texas Sounds Polka and Variety Music Tickets: $5 Each 4 - 8 p.m. Hosts: Entertainment Committee At the dance on September 9, there were four liquor baskets as prizes which were donated by Shirley O'Brien. They contained all kinds of goodies and were won by Sydney Jurchak, Ellen Miculka, Versey Norsworthy and the fourth was won by someone we didn't know. We had our monthly meeting on September 11, with 78 members present. Louis Hanus gave a wonderful donation to the lodge. He and his wife, Oleta, gave an edger, a weed-eater and a $5,800.00 riding mower. We truly thank you both. Those who celebrated birthdays were A.J. Stayton, Jr. Blake Stayton, Annabell Veit, Clarice Keith, Edward Lorenz, John Buri, Rosalie Lobprise, Carol Havemann, Cleburn Lincke, Daniel Anders, Don Cox, Gina Cox and Rebecca Barcak. Those having wedding anniversaries were Dorothy and Larry Pflughaupt and Georgia and
Cleburn Lincke. They furnished our drinks for the evening. Helen and King Hegwood and two of their children and their families went to Athens, Texas to celebrate the birthday of King's brother. I'm sure they had a fine time. Jo Ann and Fred Buri went to Las Vegas. They also had a good time. Weldon and Lydia Spies celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, September 10, 2000. They have one son Don and his wife, Melanie. Who Is It? She was born on December 12, 1921 at Ellinger, Texas in Fayette County. She attended school in Ellinger and attends the Lutheran Church. She was wed on September 18, 1947 at Ellinger and has one child. She has been a member of Lodge 88 about 40 years, hasn't held any offices, but has been very faithful in helping when and wherever needed. Her husband was a very faithful member of Lodge 88 and passed away about a year ago. She worked behind the bar for many years with her husband and she also worked at Montgomery Ward Retail Stores for about 23 years. She now works with the bingo committee. Who is it? She is Willie Mae Ermis. Her husband was a very faithful member of Lodge 88. Keep up the good work, Willie Mae. All people smile in the same language. Fraternally, Flo Orsag, Recording Secretary —SPJST-
92, Fort Worth members, friends enjoy 2000 Czech Heritage Day Lodge
Our Czech Heritage Day is history for this year. We had a lively crowd and all seemed to enjoy themselves. Thanks for Everything! Thanks goes to the Memory Makers Choir; the accordionists — namely, Joe Kozel, Norbert Blazek, and Leroy Bates(ky); Youth Club Members; Sokol Fort Worth, and The Ukrainian Dancers of Dallas. Most of all, thanks to the faithful 40 volunteers and those of you that purchased admission tickets and participated in the fun. The teamwork was great in making this an enjoyable day. Also,many thanks to those who wore their costumes and participated in Parade of Costumes. The Mikula's and the Fabulous Six kept us dancing and in good spirits. Thanks also to Johnnie Krizan, District Three Director and Editor Brian Vanicek for being with us most of the day. I believe this was Brian's eighth Czech Heritage Day with us. Millie Waters also favored us with her annual visit from Germany. Winners in the drawing were Veronica Wimmer (1st); Lou Woolsey (2nd); Jack Sprouse(3rd); Mike Waitkus (4th); Charlie Kulhanek (5th); and Millie Waters (6th). Congratulations.
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Way to Go, Melissa! Congratulations to Melissa Hubenak for being selected to sing with the Johnnie High Review on Friday October 6. She is looking forward to a lot of support from us at that event. Everyday Heroes Recognized The remainder of the Everyday Hero Awards are Debbie Harrision, Rose Jaworski, Helen Kelder, Rudy and Claudia Koci, Joe and Maryann Kozel, Kenneth and Mary Ann Krivanek, Mary Krivanek Lemons, Inez Krivanek, Albert and Helen Kubala, Anna Lesikar, Victoria Murphy, John Paprskar, Joe and Nancy Paprskar, Laura Posival, Frank and Jo Prochaska, Evelyn Spacek, Frankie and Joyce Tesar, Christine Zich and Dan and Ann Zurovetz. Upcoming Events Sunday, October 1- Country Western Dance with the Gary Lee C/W Band Sunday, October 8-Lodge Meeting 2 p.m. Sunday, October 15 - Polka Dancing with Czech and then Some of Ennis. This is a group of great musicians from other area bands and they play only a limited number of engagements. Don't miss this special treat. Saturday, October 28 - Halloween Dance. Youth Leader Gayle Fuller will have compete details soon. This dance is sponsored by the Youth Club.
Vanek for their participation in the teeshirt design contest. Trophies were displayed by Dana and Dean that they won at the District Six and state Youth Achievement Day competitions. Door prizes were awarded by FAC Sylvia Bluhm. Fall Meeting November 19 President Yvonne Garrett reminded members of upcoming dates through December. We are the host lodge for the fall meeting on Nov. 19, at Inez Community Center. Also mark your calendars for December 3, our annual Christmas dinner and social. There will be lots of fun and activities for everyone. Fraternally yours, Donna Vanek, Reporter —SPJST-
133, San Antonio reports on September meeting Lodge
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 Fraternally submmitted, was held for all deceased members. Al Kercho, Reporter All officers were present. There were (Editor's Note: Watch for Czech 20 members present. Mary Polansky Heritage Day photographs in an was able to attend the meeting and was welcomed back. upcoming edition.) The minutes and financial report of —SPJSTthe August meeting were approved as read. Lucille Dlugosh gave the entertainment report and transferred $38.20 to the treasury. There was no Czech Lodge report. Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries in September were Billy and Frankie Cambell - 44 years, Tom and Doris Moczygemba - 57 years and Alvin and Frances Schimcek - 54 years. Members celebrating birthdays in Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 97, Placedo held its quarterly September were Louis Jasek, Charlie meeting on September 14 at the REA Kutil, Tom Moczygemba and Marie building in Victoria. President Yvonne Netek.. We currently have five new members Garrett called the meeting to order. Secretary Dennis Vanek read the min- this year and need one more to qualify utes and delivered the treasurer's for the first award step. President Jarolyn Popp encouraged the members report. Lorrie Garretson from Earthworks to help find new members for our lodge. Vice President Bill Pavliska was the guest speaker. She gave a preinformed the membership that our San sentation on organic gardening, folAntonio lodge will host the spring dislowed by a very informative question trict meeting. The date will be deterand answer session. mined with the district officers and pubCook-Off Includes lished in the Vestnik at a later date. Family Activities Don Netek nominated Lucille The District Six Barbecue Cook-off Dlugosh as the Fraternalist of the Year was discussed. Members received raf- and was seconded by Grace Rohan. fle tickets and meal tickets to sell. It Lucille spends countless hours as a volwill be held at the Jaycee Hall in unteer directing our social activities. Victoria on October 14. Members are Attendance prize winners were Don needed on both October 13 and 14 to Netek, Viola Spacek and Irene Jasek. help with this event. Please bring your Split the Pot winners were Louis donated items on these days. Items Jasek and Robert Popp. and baked goods will be needed for the The next meeting will be held on wheel of fortune. The fall festival will October 15 at Good Shepherd Hall. We include arts and crafts booths, antique would like to see more of our members and classic cars and games and a moon attend the meeting. We have missed walk for the kids. Our lodge will have those of you who have not been able to a booth, selling SPJST cookbooks. attend. Our youth club will sponsor the moon Robert Popp III walk. (Editor's Note: Watch for related phoYouth leader Donna Vanek present- tos in next week's Vestnik.. Thank you.) —SPJSTed certificates to Dana Vanek and Dean
97, Placedo members receive gardening info at September meeting
Reunions Jakubik Family It is that time of the year! The descendants of John and Rosalie (Sebesta) Jakubik get together for the Jakubik family reunion. The date is set for Sunday, October 15, 2000 at the Snook City Park. A basket lunch will be served. So bring your favorite foods and join us for lunch which will be served at 12:30 p.m. Drinks and paper goods will be provided. Make sure all members of your family are contacted. We are looking forward to a time of good food and fellowship. If you have any questions, contact Lyndon or Maude Jakubik (979) 272-8584. See you on October 15. —SPJST--
Vicha-Gajdica Families
The Vicha-Gajdica family reunion will be held on Sunday, October 8 at St. Joseph's Community Center in Elk, Texas. Registration will be at 11 a.m. Members, please bring food for your families and guests. A silent auction will be held. Dorothy Gerlich Rosie Wood —SPJST-
Volcik-Kovar-Prcin Families
It's that time again and we hope you can join us for a relaxing afternoon of family fellowship, good food, fun games. The 18th annual Volcik-Kovar-Prcin family reunion will be held Saturday, October 7, 2000. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Taylor SPJST hall. Because our mailing list may not be complete, please inform all your family members about our reunion. Your guests are certainly welcome as well. For our meals, we ask that you please bring a meat, vegetable and/or dessert. Bring some items for our afternoon auction as well We look forward to seeing you and your family again! Keep in touch, Marie Ann Ripple (512) 365-6916 Rubie Loessin (512) 859-2765 Wilber Willis (817) 799-5394 —SPJSTOrsak Family In December of 1869, Joseph Orsak with his wife, Apolona and daughter, Anna, age two, left Karlovic, Moravia for Galveston, Texas to settle in Fayetteville, Texas. The descendants of this Czech family will gather at the KJT Hall in Nada, Texas, west of the Catholic Church on October 22, 2000 at 10 a.m. or earlier. This year, our dinner will be catered by Staff Catering of El Campo. We would appreciate it if you could bring a dessert or pastry
Lodge 139, Danbury reports on September meeting In the absence of President Lonnie Lostak, the September 6 meeting of Lodge 139 was called to order by called to order by Vice President Monte Baldwin. The meeting was held at E.J.'s Restaurant. Upon the conclusion of regular busi-
dish. Also any donations of home canned foods, doilies, scarves, etc. to be raffled and auctioned off. The money collected will be used for future reunions. Please notify all Orsak families and relatives to attend should I have overlooked them. For more information, contact Lorraine Kana (979) 543-2118, El Campo, Texas; Charlyne Labay (979) 335-6088, East Bernard, Texas; or Jarrell Labay (409) 243-2396, Hamshire, Texas. We would like a large turn-out to celebrate this 50th reunion. In the past few years, we have lost a large number of relatives. They encouraged us to continue with the reunions. Hope to see you all October 22, 2000. —SPJSTOctober 7 Descendants of Joe Sebek and Frances Koslovsky Sebek—at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall). For more information, please call (254) 985-2361. October 8 Trlica-Kopecky families—at the Moravia dining hall, Lorene Vaculik, Vice President. October 8 Luksa family—at Lodge 24, Cyclone, Flag Hall. For meal reservation, contact Gayle Farrow, 1302 North 2nd Street, Temple, Texas 76501 or by phone (254) 778-0608. You may also contact any Reunion Committee 2000 member: Karen and Emil Bethke (254) 985-2289; Lanell and Daniel Lesikar (254) 985-2320; Gayle and Jon Farrow (254) 778-0608; Annette and Robert West; or Jeanette and John Swahn. October 8 Bedrich family at Ocker Brethren Church Fellowship Hall. Lunch served. Please bring goodies! RSVP by October 2 by calling Jerry Bedrich at (254) 983-3962 or Jimmy Bedrich at (512) 452-8074. October 14 Poboril-Svoboda-Cabla families— Seaton Community Center, Seaton, Teias. October 15 Vitek-Pechal families—at Seaton Star Hall. For more details call (254) 9835871 or (254) 778-5142. October 22 Descendants of Vaclav, Veronica and Anna Kasparek—at the SPJST hall in Fayetteville, Texas. For more information, contact Evelyn Kurecka Stiles (daughter of Lydia Kasparek Kurecka), 1400 Fairground, No. B, Taylor, Texas, 76574 or phone (512) 352-2296; or Rudy Grossman (son of Julia Kasparek Grossman), 4102 Dove Lane, Temple, Texas, 76502 or phone (254) 7918889. —SPJSTness, Lorenda Baldwin reported on a meeting she attended in Houston. She stated the SPJST is introducing a new insurance policy. A brief discussion was held on planning a barbecue in 2001. It was decided further discussion would be held at the October meeting. There were five birthday celebrants who have had birthdays since the last meeting or will have birthdays in (Continued on page 13.)
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In
Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
Expression of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, wish to express our sincere heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, ELLA ALBINA ZALMANEK ORSAG. Mrs. Orsag was born September 14, 1908 in the Providence area of Burleson County, the daughter of Frank and Rozalie (Matcek) Zalmanek. She died August 16, 2000 in Bryan, Texas. She attended the Providence School. She was baptized on November 15, 1908 by the Reverend Anton Motycka. She was a member of the New Tabor Brethren Church in Caldwell. On February 24, 1931, she and John Orsag, Jr. were married in Caldwell, Texas. They spent 65 years together working the soil, framing and ranching which they both loved. Mrs. Orsag was an active member of the New Tabor Christian Sisters, a member of the choir and a Sunday School teacher. She was also a member of the New Tabor SPJST Lodge 17 and the Burleson County Czech Singers. Survivors include one son and daughter in-law, John W. and Betty Orsag of Friendswood; two daughters and sons in-law, Emily and Bennie Hejl and Joyce and Jesse Floeck of Caldwell; sister, Emilie Sefcik of Bryan; brothers and sisters in-law, Ed and Vlasta Zalmanek of Houston and James A. and Betty Zalmanek of Colorado; sisters in-law, Annie Louise Zalmanek of Temple and Elsie Orsag of Caldwell; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Her parents, Frank and Rozalie (Matcek) Zalmanek; husband, John Orsag, Jr.; brothers, Joe, Frank and Gilbert Zalmanek; sisters, Mary Kristof, Rosa Freeman and Janie Zalmanek, preceded Ella in death. Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons and grandsons in-law, Ronnie Hejl, B.J. Hejl, Donnie Hejl, Randy Walker, Jesse C. Floeck, IV, Vincent Mattox, Dirk Howell and Steven Orsag. Mrs. Orsag will be remembered by her family as dearly loving and serving the Lord and her family. She will be best remembered by all who knew her for her love of the soil, her flower and vegetable gardens, the outdoors and her love for sewing and quilting. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 4 p.m. at the New Tabor Brethren Church under the arrangement of Strickland Funeral Home, Caldwell, Texas. Reverend M.E. Stutts officiated and burial was in the New Tabor Brethren Cemetery. May our departed sister rest in peace and her memory remain with us forever. Resolution Committee Stanley F. Mrnustik Ben F. Trcalek, Jr. Susan Skrabanek —SPJST-
We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92 in Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, ELEANOR ROSE MAREK SVACEK, 87, a homemaker, died Sunday, September 10, 2000 in Fort Worth, Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12 at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Vigil service was at 7 p.m. Monday, September 11 at Thompson's Harveson and Cole Funeral Home. Eleanor Svacek was a native of West, Texas and a resident of Fort Worth since 1946. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, SPJST and its Ladies Circle. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Jane Kane and husband, Joseph C. Kane; grandchildren, Joseph H. Dederichs, IV and wife, Stacy, Mary M. Dederichs, Kathryn A. Dederichs; great-grandchildren, Joseph H. Dederichs, V, Mackenzie Harveson; sister, Regina Bartosh; nieces and nephews; and sisters in-law, Elfie Merenda, Wilma Marek, Rita Svacek and Norma Pustejovsky. Thompson's Harveson and Cole Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. May our departed sister rest in peace Resolution Committee Monalee Hattendorf Victoria Murphy Christine Zich —SPJST-
Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 9, Snook, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, ANNA CLARA JUNEK KULHANEK, 100, of Bryan. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2000 at Hope Evangelical Free Church in College Station with the Reverends Frank A. Simcik and John J. Bravenec, Jr., officiating. Burial was in the Snook Cemetery. Mrs. Kulhanek died Thursday, August 10, 2000. She was born on August 14, 1899, in Snook the daughter of Josef and Ann Louisa Mikulka Junek. She lived most of her life in Snook moving to Bryan when the health problems of Joe required their doing so. • She was orphaned when she was five years old when her mother died and 12 years old when her father died. She lived under the care of her aunt and uncle, Frances and John Rubach, in Lyons for some years then returned to Snook to work for the Vaclav Janac family. It was during
this time that she learned to drive an automobile. She was the first lady to drive an automobile in Snook. She also played on the very first girls basketball team in Snook, under the coaching of Miss Lena Friedel. They, along with the first boys team (on which Joe played, and also coached by "Miss Lena"), won the county basketball championships that year. She was united in holy matrimony with Joe Kulhanek on January 7, 1925, in the Brethren parsonage in Caldwell, with the Reverend Frank Horak officiating. To this blessed union, which lasted over 56 years, was born a daughter, Mary Ann. Ella was an excellent cook and baker. She prepared the communion bread for the Snook Brethren Church for many years. She enjoyed ministering to the needs of her family and especially took joy in taking care of her only grandchild, Joseph John Gantt. She was a charter member of Hope Evangelical Free Church, a member of the Free Church Women's Ministry and SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. She was preceded in death by husband, Joe Kulhanek on June 4, 1981; father on February 3, 1912; mother on July 9, 1905; five sisters, Mary Victoria Junek Janac, Frances Junek Wade, Vlasta Junek, Annie Junek and Milady Junek; and six brothers, Vilem (Will) Junek, Joseph (Joe) Junek, Ludwig Junek, John Junek, Ed Junek and Albert Junek. Survivors include daughter, Mary Ann Kulhanek Gantt and husband, John of Bryan; grandson, Joseph John Gantt of Lubbock; and a large number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Virgil Floyd, Ronnie Horcica, Clarence Junek, C.W. Junek, No Junek, Tim Junek, Raymond Kubicek and Ervin See, Jr. Memorial Funeral Chapel of Bryan was in charge of arrangements. Fraternally submitted, Maude Jakubik Ann Schoeneman —SPJST-
Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee, on behalf of the membership of Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28 of East Bernard, Texas, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, MARK LYNN VALIGURA, SR., 45, of El Campo who died Wednesday, July 26, 2000. He was born August 15, 1954 in East Bernard to Louis E. and Helen Cicherski Valigura of El Campo, Mr. Valigura was a farmer and a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. He was a member of Lodge 28, East Bernard. ,
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Survivors include his parents; son, Mark L. Valigura, Jr. of El Campo; sister, Susan Wilkerson of Rock Island; and brother, Allan Valigura of Eagle Lake. A parish wake service was held Friday at 7 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. The funeral Mass was Saturday, July 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church with the Reverend Thu Nguyen officiating. Interment followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park under the direction of Triska Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Clarence Michulka, Larry Otradovsky, David Thonsgaard, David Thonsgaard, Jr., Kenny Cicherski and Diego Cortez. 'May our departed brother rest in peace and his memory remain with us always. Resolution Committee Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST-
Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, WILLIAM B. TREPTOW, who passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at the age' of 84 years. He was born December 6, 1915 in Lavaca County in the Old Kinkier Community to the late Emil and Anna Emilie Buske Treptow. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville. Survivors include wife, Helen Margaret Gebauer Treptow; daughters, Bernice Marie Basolo of McAlester, Oklahoma, Mildred Joan Cole, Jo Ann Connelly and Brenda Kay Bomar, all of Houston; son, Bill Treptow of Hallettsville; brother, Emil G. Treptow of Hallettsville; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Frederick J. Treptow, Helmuth Fred Treptow, Melvin Emil Treptow and Marvin Treptow. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 16 at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 17 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville with the Reverends Herb Beyer and John Peters officiating. Burial was at Old Kinkier Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville or Alzheimer's Research. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee, Gaynell Chudej. Gaye Galetka —SPJST-
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Letters Section (Continued from page 11.)
September—Lorenda Baldwin, Ella Marie Filipp, Helen Filipp, Vincent Hechler and Ora Faye Wilson. They were serenaded with happiness. Fraternally, Ora Faye Wilson, Reporter —SPJST-
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. The next meeting is Sunday, October 8, 2000 at 2 p.m. Refreshments and lunch were served. Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST-
160, San Angelo announces October 8 quarterly Lodge 142, Houston meeting readying for The regular quarterly meeting of Lodge 160, San Angelo will be held October 21 fish fry Sunday, October 8 at 2 p.m. at the Wall
Our meeting was called to order on Sunday, September 10, 2000 at 2 p.m. by President Keith Kieschnick. We had 30 members and two visitors who stood and gave the pledge to our flag. Roll call of officers and board members revealed the absence of Financial Secretary/Treasurer Nancy Cook and board member, Chuck Whitechurch. The minutes from the previous meeting were read by Secretary Alice Jochen. These were approved as read. Under correspondence, we had a letter from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar regarding the application for Fraternalist of the Year. This selection has to be made by December 2000. The application must be filled out and postmarked no later than December 15, 2000. All officers' reports were read. Sick Committee reported Nancy Cook and Henry Linhart as out-patients in the hospital. W.J. Schmidt was not present due to being in the hospital. Frieda Kieschnick, a longtime social member passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2000. We were sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace. Visitors recognized were Fred and JoAnn Buri. Fred Buri, our District Five Fraternal Activities Coordinator spoke and invited everyone to come to District Five Family Fun Day at Lodge 196.
Annual Fish Fry October 21 Under new business, President Keith announced our upcoming Fish Fry on October 21. We have prize drawing tickets, prizes and door prizes with a dance to follow. Adult tickets are $6 in advance and $6.50 at the door. Children, $3 in advance and $3.50 at the door. September birthday was Robert Kieschnick. Anniversary congratulations to Dennis and Elizabeth Hermis and Robert and Mary Ann Kieschnick. The $100 capsule prize went unclaimed due to the absence of Brian Hermis and Lillian Schmidt. The $100 was to be divided into ten, $10 door prizes. Winners were Robert Kieschnick, Mike Schleider, Rita Hermis, Bernice Walther, Rosie Schilhab, Elmo Walther, Marilyn Spivey, Alice Jochen, Amy Kieschnick and Millie Linhart. Five cash prizes went to Henry Hermis, Bernice Walther, Rosie Tumis, Elizabeth Hermis and Dorothy Tumis. Four refreshment prizes went to Keith Kieschnick, Barbara Boyd, Marilyn Spivey and Chris Schleider.
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Fire Hall. All members are invited to attend. Cindy Martin, Secretary —SPJST-
180, Burleson invites all to upcoming dance Lodge
Our next dance will be held on October 14, 2000. The doors will open at 7:45 p.m. The dance will be from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It is BYOB. The kitchen and soda bar will be open for business. Try out our hamburgers and cheeseburgers. They are the best. The band, Just Us, will play your favorite tunes. Come out and enjoy a night of music and dancing. Hopefully, we will see a bit of cool weather by then or will it be scary creatures getting ready for the bewitching hour—Halloween! Ann Sammet, Reporter —SPJST-
191, Lufkin President's Ball set for November 11 Lodge
Lodge 191, Lufkin will hold its business meeting on Tuesday, October 3 at 7 p.m. Glenn Lenderman will provide country and western music for the dance on October 21 at 8 p.m. Hosts for the evening will be Frank and Dolores Juarez and Billy and Alma Breazeale. The East Texas Cloggers will meet each Wednesday at 6 p.m. Remember our President's Ball will be on November 11. Music will be Eddie Hurd and the Music Makers. Dinner will be catered by the Lunch Box. Tickets are $12.50 per person. See Marilyn for your tickets and reservations. We still need host for the November 18 dance and also for the Christmas dance on December 16. If you are willing to help host one of these dates, please let us know by calling Alma (409) 829-5808 or Joel (409) 6322935. George Scogin is the guy you need to call if you know of a good band you want to hear or one that might be interested in playing at our lodge 875-2289. —SPJST-
Sewing Circle reports on September meeting Ennis
The Circle met September 14, 2000. We had a good attendance. Our guests were Jerry Zmolek, Charles Kosarek, Jerry Kohn and Julius Podhrasky. President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Stasie Trojacek, sister of Mary Kubacak and Adelle Cikanek, Mary Macalik, sister of Jerry Zmolek and sister-in law of Ella Mae Zmolek; Bessie Taraba, Aunt of Vickie Kohn. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families. Secretary Vlasta Laznovsky read the minutes. Treasurer Lillie Kosarek gave the financial report. Both reports were approved as read. Sunshine report was given by Eleanora Pelzel: a thank you note was read from the family of Bessie Taraba for the potted plant. The family of Stasie Trojacek thanked the Circle for the potted plant and a thank you note was read from Vickie Kohn for the get well card and the money gift. A card was signed by members for Dorothy Sherrell. A quilt was quilted for Christmas to be given away for members only. Sisters, if you have a quilt to be quilted for November, call Rosie Bednar. Sister Liddie Pavelka furnished table napkins. Memorials received: for Bessie Taraba and Stasie Trojacek by Vickie Kohn; for Stacie Hejny and Libbie Janousek by Rose Mynarcik; for Stasie Trojacek by Alice Roberts. The Czech Day will be in the African-American Building at the State Fair of Texas. The door prize was furnished by Vlasta Laznovsky. The lucky winner was Libbie Vrla. Correction: Sylvia Laznovsky and Libbie Vrla brought a gift from the Czech Republic to be given away at the August meeting at the Ennis Sewing Circle. The lucky winner was Liddie Pavelka. Sisters Georgia Tupy and Libbie Wisniewski had guests, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Anderson of Colorado and John Baker of Roanoke, Texas. They are relatives of the late Mildred and Bill Baker. I also visited with them. They drove on to Zapata, Texas to visit their aunt. Our next meeting will be October 12, Columbus Day. See you.
My Short Dog Story While writing this letter, I listened to the Polka Show Music. My dog, Maxie, came to me. She loves to dance to the polkas. So, I let her stand up and we danced. She is a good dancer. Alice Roberts Reporter --SPJST-
Lickskillet Days in Fayetteville
October
Lickskillet Days will be celebrated Saturday, October 7 and Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15 in Fayetteville, Texas. Schedule of events includes games, cakes, music, food, arts and crafts and an auction:
Visit the SPJST Library and Museum in Temple 520 North Main • (800) 727-7578 Hours: 8 a.m. - Noon 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (And by arrangement on weekends.)
Saturday, October 7 High School Cafetorium • Crowning of the Queen, Little Miss, Little Mister and Junior Miss Contests, 7 p.m. in the high school cafetorium
SPJST Hall Saturday, October 14 • Barbecue and Bean Cook-offAllen Minarcik, (979) 968-3618 and Rodney Sladek 378-2810 • Horseshoe Tournament—Randy Kovar, (979) 378-2810
On the Square Saturday, October 14 SPJST Hall • Arts and Crafts—Contact Joy Kovar (979) 247-5101. • Fayetteville Museum-378-2210 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Pumpkin Patch, sponosored by Fayetteville Merchants, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the Square in Historic Downtown Fayetteville Sunday, October 15 Parade starts at 10:45 a.m. Fayette-Czech Singers, Dancers Herbert Catering/Old Fashion Pit Barbecue 11:30 a.m./Beef and Sausage to go at 10 a.m./Plates $6 Fayetteville Museum 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pumpkin Patch, sponsored by Fayetteville Merchants, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music throughout the day by the Gil Baca Band Auction 1:30 p.m. Buyer's bonus $100 • Winners of poster contest will be announced during auction. Proceeds will be used for community activities and furhter development of SPJST hall and park. —SPJST
Temple Brethren quilt show set for October 7 The Christian Sisters Society of the Temple Brethren Church host their annual Quilt Show and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 7, 2000 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be homemade items, baked goods, kolaches, casseroles, crafts, door prizes, and "church burgers" available. A drawing for a queen size quilt will be held at the end of the day. Tickets are available from the members. Voluntary donations of canned goods or non-perishable items will be accepted as admission. The Temple Brethren Church is located at 2202 Bird Creek Drive in Temple Texas. Fraternally submitted, Ruth Psencik —SPJST-
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Youth Letters Lawn Distric Two Youth Clubs raise money to improve Camp Val Verde Dear Members, The annual District Two Fall meeting was held on Sunday, September 17 at Lodge 29, Taylor. There was a good attendance of youth and adults. Once again the Christmas Ornament Contest was a great success for the youth and adults. Twenty-eight youth entered their ornaments with each one being so unique. I would loved to have each one to decorate my tree. We were very pleased to have six adults to enter the adult contest. Winners were: Ages 6 - 8 First Place - Stephanie Vanicek Lodge 24, Cyclone Second Place - E.J. Anderson Lodge 18, Elgin Third Place - Samuel Vanicek Lodge 24, Cyclone Ages 9 - 11 First Place - Mary Kathryn Tischler Lodge 20, Granger Second Place - Lindsey Green Lodge 29, Taylor Third Place - Shelby Boysen Lodge 29, Taylor Ages 12 - 14 First Place - Courtney Wagner
Let's hear what your members and youth club are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: SPJST Vestnik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com Got a question? Call 1 (800) 727-7578 Lodge 177, Academy Second Place - Jennifer Johle Lodge 29, Taylor Third Place - J R Cooksey Lodge 24, Cyclone Ages 15 - Senior First Place - Tracy Betak Lodge 29, Taylor Second Place - Jennifer Green Lodge 29, Taylor Third Place - Rebecca Greger Lodge 47, Seaton Adults First Place - Norma Betak Lodge 187, Round Rock Second Place - Sharon Holman Lodge 187, Round Rock Third Place - Judy Pechal Lodge 47, Seaton Thanks to each of you who entered the contest. Be sure to look for thefirst place youth ornaments on the Christmas tree at the SPJST Home Office Thank you to the youth, youth leaders, and parents who helped work the cake walk which was a huge success. We had enough cakes to give two away at a time. Thank you to those of you who donated to the cake walk. Once again this year the district youth had a silent auction. This year's proceeds will go toward improvements at Camp Val Verde. Camp Val Verde has been the home of oursummer camp for many, many years. Many of us myself included
club members. We want to show our love and appreciation to Camp Val Verde for all the good times and memories we go home with each summer. Thank you, Camp Val Verde - and we hope the $453 raised at our silent auction will help with some of the improvements. Thank you for your donations: SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Mother Lodge, SPJST Supreme Lodge, District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, Academy Youth Club, Elgin Youth Club, Jessica and Jordan Lyon (Academy), Ruby Alford (Taylor), Judy Pechal (Seaton), Crystal and Josef Morris (Seaton), Stephanie Reeves (Taylor), Terry and Thomas Flaherty (Seaton), Sharon Holman (Round Rock), Rebecca and Patrick Greger (Seaton), Ruth Kohutek (Seaton), Amanda Greger (Seaton), Carol Tallas (Taylor) and Patsy Koslovsky (Seaton). Thank you for your most generous bids: J.B. Anderson, Agnes Rupp, Charlie Anderson, Teresa Anderson, and Ruby Bowen all of Elgin, Rita Kelm, Donna Vanecek, Lacy Cervenka and Shelby Boyson all of Taylor. Amanda Greger, Edwin Vasicek, Joyce Skrabanek, Amber Pechal, James Skrabanek, Gladys Marek, and Patsy Koslovsky - all of Seaton, Bobby Fritz, Janet Lyon, and Karen Bartek - all of Academy and Sharon Holman of Round Rock. Looking foreword to seeing you all at our District Two trip to Six Flags on October 21. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Youth Counselor SPJST-
will be October 1 at 2:30. Fraternally yours, Jesse Karlik 10/4/00 -SPJST-
17, New Tabor Youth Club members to enter ornaments in Fall Fun Day Lodge
The New Tabor Youth Club's September meeting was held on September 3, 2000 at 3 p.m. Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek thanked the members who worked on the scrapbook. Their efforts paid off because the scrapbook placed second at State Youth Achievement Day. We discussed our annual awards banquet to be held on September 10 at 6 p.m. to honor Grandparents' Day. The Fall Fun Day will be held on October 15 at Snook SPJST hall. Remember the Christmas Ornament Contest which will be judged that day. We also discussed having a float in the Burleson County Fair Parade on September 22, 2000. Door prizes were brought by the Skrabaneks and won by Kimberly Skrabanek, Shelby Norman, Jessica Hejl and Adam Ofzarcek. The meeting ended with a snack of ice cream sandwiches also provided by the Skrabaneks. The October meeting will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2000 at 3 p.m. Kathryn Skrabanek Reporter 10/4/00 -SPJST--
6, Cottonwood Youth Club honors Lodge 97, Placedo grandparents Youth Club bringing with dinner moonwalk to Dear Readers, District Six BBQ On Sunday, September 10, 2000, Lodge
our youth club honored all of the grandparents by making the meal at the meeting and giving them small gifts of appreciation. In our meeting, we discussed going bowling and the fall district meeting Our next meeting will be on Sunday, October 1 at 2:30 p.m. Fraternally, Traci Dobecka 10/4/00 -SPJST-
Dear Readers, Everyone is talking about the district barbeque cookoff. Our youth club is having the moonwalk. I think it will be fun being around it all day. The other games will be fun, too. I think that we will make lots of money and have fun, too. Fraternally, Dean Vanek 10/4/00 -SPJST-
6, Cottonwood Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Club makes Youth Club invites donation to Caritas readers to the Sunday, September 10, our youth barbecue cook-off Lodge
District Two Christmas Ornament Winners Pictured above are the First Place winners in the Distsrict Two Christmas Ornament Contest held on September 17 at Lodge 29, Taylor. They are, from left: Stephanie Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone (6-8), Mary Kathryn Tischler of Lodge 20, Granger (9-11); Courtney Wagner of Lodge 177, Academy (12-14); and Tracy Betak of Lodge 29, Taylor (15-Senior). Watch next week's Vestnik for additional fall fun day photos.
District Two Trip to Six Flags See Details on Page Four
prepared dinner for the Grandparent's Day. Awards were given out for Youth Achievement Day. Cakes were taken to the rest home for birthdays. Donations were made to Caritas. We discussed other activities such as the Six Flags Trip, bowling and a pizza party in October, the change of the district meeting and making Christmas Ornament Contest. The next meeting
Dear Readers, I would like to invite everyone to our district barbecue cookoff. There has been many meetings for this. It will be a lot of fun for everyone like last year. We are selling raffle tickets and barbeque tickets. Our youth club is having a moonwalk. I am also looking forward to the district youth activi-
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:• OCTOBER VESTNIK PROJECT FOR ALL AGES
OCTOBEPVESTNIK CO T - FOR ALL AGE.
This correctly completed project earns 20 points in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Point System.
Tnis correctly completed project earns 20 points in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Point System
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A Czech Folk Tale October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas. Here's an old C7eck folk tale for you to enjoy. One day - a gypsy vvorkg oy a priest's house saw a rabbet running across the yard. He caught the rabbit and started away with it when the priest called him back and demanded the rabbit "It's mine," the priest said "because you caught it in my yard!" "It's mine," said the gypsy, "because I was the one who caught it. If it weren't for me, there wouldn't even be a rabbit to discuss!" And so an argument began. The priest suggested that they have a contest, with the winner, earning the rabbit. He recommended that they let the matter drop for the next three days, and at the end of that time the one who had had the best dream would win the rabbit.
Three days passed and the gypsy returned to the priest's house. The priest told the gypsy to recount his best dream first, but the gypsy answered, "You are sucn an educated and respected man that a gypsy sholid not sneak before you do. You shoud tell yours first." The priest, flattered, told his dream. "I dreamed I died," he said. "Four angels came down from heaven and laid me on a white sheet. Each angel, then, took hold of a corner and lifted me right straight up to heaven." The g.,- ,psy looked very surprised and said, "Father! I dreamed that very same dream, and since you were dead, I ate the rabbit!"
Find the ghostly answers in the puzzle, Write the answers in trii blanks and color them a boo-tiful blue on the puzzle. The leftovz,.7 words will answer the riddle at the botto
Father Ghost's favorite breakfas cereal—s e 2. Father Ghost's favorite clothes-boo-tie and boo a Soo 3. Baby Ghost's favorite game4. Sister Ghost's favorite nursery rhyme-"Little Boo
5. Mother Ghost's favorite dessert-boo-berry pie and ice 6. The Ghost Family's favorite dinner-spook-ghetti and 7. Little Brother Ghost's favorite - boonie gum. 8. Cousin Ghost's favorite game-hide and earn
—From the book Czechoslovak Wit and Wisdom by Pat Martin
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Mail completed project by November 10, 2000, to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Mail completed project by November 10, 2000, to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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ties scheduled for that day. I don't know what they are, but I know they'll be fun. It will be a busy day. Fraternally, Dana Vanek 10/4/00 —SPJST-
Lodge 177, Academy Youth Club meets Sunday, October 8 Our October meeting will be Sunday, October 8 at 2 p.m. All youth members are reminded to bring a bag
of individually wrapped candy. We will be donating these to the Children's Miracle Halloween Fest. Also, after the meeting, we will be dong a Halloween craft and playing games. Refreshments will be provided. Please bring a friend that might be interested in joining. Remember that youth must be a member by October 31 to be eligible to earn their way to camp and to participate in Youth Achievement Day. Hope to see everyone at the meeting on October 8. Fraternally, Jordan Lyon (13) Reporter 10/4/00 —SPJST—
Coming next week in tile Muni Section: * Lodge 9 Snook on Parade * Scenes from ledge 30, Talon * ledge 9Z Placed° Field Trip
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We Can "Make A Difference" October 28. National "Make a Difference Day" is Saturday, October 28, 2000. Created by USA WEEKEND magazine, Make a Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. Since it was first organized by USA WEEKEND magazine in 1992, millions have participated. SPJST members can too! In 1998, approximately 2 million people volunteered on that day, accomplishing thousands of projects in hundreds of towns and helping millions. Entry Forms If your lodge or youth club wants to be an official participant in-:. Make a Difference Day 2000, you'll need an entry form Entry forms will not be accepted by USA WEEKEND until after October 28, 2000. EntWorms will be available online at http://usaweekend. corn/ diffdctybr through the Vestnik office. In the event that a signif lcant number of lodges and;youth clubs participate, we'll include:: bur own special "Make a Difference" section in the Thanksgivineir., ,T edition of the Vestnik. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like a Make Difference Day planning guide, please contact the Vestnik office, State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny or access the Make a Difference Day web site at http: //usaweek end.com/diffday. -SPJST-
16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 4, 2000 LEFT PHOTO: Young campers enjoyed the Hawaiian theme carried through this year's camping experience. RIGHT PHOTO: Sara Kostiha, Crystal Bartek, Dawn Capps and Erin Skrabanek lead Sunday devotional.
District Two Presents Scenes from Camp
District Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky conducts ceremony honoring senior campers. Pictured, from left, are: Chad Cervenka (29), Jennifer Clear (177), Desi Cooksey (24), Traci Betak (29) and Jessica Lyon (177).
July 14-17, 2000 Camp Val Verde, McGregor, Texas
Getting ready for the Sunday night Hawaiian luau, campers paint signs.
In what's become something of an annual ritual, District Two campers join in a shaving cream extraveganza.
A new camp experience for most snorkeling!
Sam Hendricks and Jim Honea instruct snorkeling.
TOP PHOTO: Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar gives canoers a push. LEFT PHOTO: Having fun at the luau. RIGHT PHOTO: LIT's have a good time.
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Zprava ze schilze SPJST fadu 54 West, Texas Pravidelna schiize na g eho fadu dislo 54 y e Westu, Texs se konala v patek dne 8. zafi 2000 za pornerne hojne ideasti elenstva. Po slo2eni pfisahy americke vlajce jsme uctili chvilkou ticha pamatku techto zemfelYch elenit a elenek: Louise J. Blahutova., ktera zemfela 1.6ervna 2000, Mary Ann Shebestova, ktera zemfela 15. eerevna 2000, Ella Mae Chupikova, ktera zemfela 24. eervna 2000, Carolyn Fiotova Liu, ktera zemfela 14. e'ervence 2000 a Edmund F. Marek, kter zemfel 27. srpna 2000. Projevujeme zarmoucenym rodinam upfimnou soustrast. Zapis z minule schilze byl eten nagi tajemnici Ann Emeryovou a byl pfijat tak, jak byl eten. Obdflela take dye °balky se l'adostmi o penize. Zprava na gi finaneni tajemnice Maxine Seaikove byla pfijata tak, jak byla etena. N8 pilnY agent Freddie Ka102 upsal novou elenku mladele Kendru Leann Jacksonovou. Zprava Maxine S efeikove jako koordinatorky obsahovala pochvalu na g im eleninn Freddie a Janice Kalt.4ovYm za organisovani dvou dobroeinnych aka. ye prospech Steva a Bernice Sawyerovych, kterym Vyhofel dam a pro Connie Zahirniakovou Drewsovou, ktera ma rakovinu. Zvlag ni podekovani patfi i Rayovi a a dalgim ' Lilliane Matu g ov ym podetnYm elentim od na g eho fadu, teto dobrainne akci. kteH pomohli Natal elenove take darovali krev za sponsorovani Kiwanis klubu, mezi nimi byla Delay ne Chudejova, Freddie KaluIa, Milda Mazanocova, Jan Vaculik, Marcela Vaculikova a Joe Zahirniak. Dekujeme v g em (lard= srdeene. Rebecca Podsednikova, dcera Larry a Kathy PodsednikovYch z West, odjela na 14.roenik narodni soute2e krasy a pokusila se vyhrat titul Miss esko-Slovensko-Americke krasky, jeji pobyt podpofila Spoleenost eeskeho dedictvi stain Texas pro McLennan a Hill okresy od 4.-6. srpna 2000, Obdelela titul sleeny pfijemnosti. Dal g i nag e elenka Linsay Kol gova, dcera Davida a Rebeccy KoldrovYch z Westu, byl jmenovana Sleena Westfestu pro rok 2000 v patek 1.zati 2000 na pfedslavnostni veeeti. Obe elenky jsou v prvnim roeniku na Texaske universite v Austinu, Tx. Blahopfejeme Rebecce and Lindsay, jsme na ne veimi hrdi. Zprava na g i pokiadni Mary Lou Mynalove byla pfijata tak, jak byla etena.
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Bratr Ray Holasek doporueil, aby na g fad podpofil taneeniky z Westu, jsou dobra representace Westu, SPJST a na g eho dedictvi. 11 elena se zdr2elo hlasovani. Dal g i penani e'astky byly odhlasovany jinym lidem. President Willis pochvalil organisaci Westfestu a udelali jsme dobre jmeno nag emu fadu a na g i jednote. Bratr Terry Sefeik podal zpravu z posledni konvence a vysvetlil dilvody pro osamostatmeni musea jako nevYdeleene organisace podle zakona eislo 503 c. Stavba musea bude zahajena co nejdfive. Delegati rovne2 schvalili dlouhodob/ plan pro zakoupeni pozemku na rekreaenl a studijni steedisko, ktere by bylo otevfeno po cely rok pro v g echny eleny a elenky na g i jednoty. Delegati rovne2 rozhodli a zvolili mesto Temple jak stale stfedisko pro konvence, eim2 se u g etti hromada peniz. Delegati rovne2 projednali otazku representace mladych lidi, ktefi musi jit do prace behem knovence a nemohou se deastnit jednani knovence. Mo2na., pfijde ke zmene easu a nektery den se mute konat konvence. veeer. Myg lenka, Z s e by odmena pro fifedniky byla zalo2ena na hodnote jejich prace a poetu novYch elenft v souteli je pro nektere poeetne lady snad nej g i a pro jine mene poeetne tagi. Sestra Mary Lou Mynafova byla zvolena fraternalistkou na g eho fadu pro rok 2000. President na g cho fadu Willis zduraznil, 2e uprava na g e sineptinese dlouhodohy u2itek, proto2e si mnozi najemci nag i sine pochvaluji nov y' vzhled sine a jsme vdeeni manleltim Mata g ovYm za jejich namahu a dokoneeni prace. Dne 3.listopadu 2000 bude v sedm hodin veeer vyroeni schfize s volbami novYch tlfednika a vyborit, proto pfijd'te v g ichhni v hojnem poetti. Dne. 3.prosince bude na g e tradieni vanoeni besidka se svatym Mikul8em a jeho pani, jidlo bude pfipraveno najmutymi kuchafi, aby na g i elenove se mohli zudastnit oslavy vanoc s ostatnimi eleny a elenkami. Ve etyfi hodiny zaene pfat pfatelske posezeni, pak bude veeefe a na g e elenky pfinesou jenom zakusky. Svaty Mikulag pfinese hodne darkft pro deti, budeme ope't loso vat o ceny a vgichni budou mit moz'inost vyhrat 1.2iteene darky. Losovani vyhraly sestra Lucille Price a Marcela Vaculikova a pisatel techto radku vyhral krem na truce, aby se me lepe psalo. Poznaete si dukladne den 3. listopadu 2000, kdy bude na ge veimi dfileita schaze a pak den 3. prosince 2000, kdy budeme mit peknou vanoeni besidku. Radi bychom videli stein/ podet elem) na schuzich, jak vidime na vanoeni besidce. Jenom spoiecnou
CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURE
Heritage Day at State Fair set for October 8 Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas will be on Sunday, October 8. The American Czech Culture Society will join other groups celebrating their heritage starting at 9:30 a.m. at the African American Museum. The Melodion Band from the Czech Republic is scheduled to perform at this time. Coffee and kolaches will be available during the day-long program which is scheduled to conclude at 6 p.m. Scheduled entertainment include the. Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas Beseda Dancers, Parade of Costumes, Sokol performances as well as performances by other ethnic groups. Submitted by, Larry Laznovsky —SPJST-
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In celebration of Czech Heritage Month, the Austin Czech Historical Association will sponsor its sixth annual celebration of Czech culture with an evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment. The event will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2000 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Omni Austin Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, Texas near 1H35 and 71 Ben White. Musical entertainment will be provided by Kovanda's Czech Band from Fayetteville. Advance tickets are $28. For tickets and information, call Larry Najvar 1 (888) 467-0057 or email kolaches@jump.net . —SPJST-
praci mft2eme vykonat pane dilo. Na shledanou v listopadu a v prosinci roku 2000 v nag sini! S bratrskYm pozdravem, Jan Vaculik —SPJST-
Calendar of Events October 5 through November 9 Items from the Czech Republic on display at the Civic Center, Highway 71 North in El Campo. The exhibit is sponsored by the Wharton County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society. October 8 Cultural Day at the Texas State Fair—in the African Museum Building, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 14 European Jazz Pianist/Composer Emil Viklicky from Prague, Czech Republic in concert at 7:30 p.m.—at Birkmann Memorial Chapel on the campus of Concordia University, Austin, Texas. Event is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call (512) 486-1167. October 26 Czech Organ Concert—by performing artist Michael Novenko from Prague, Czech Republic, 7:30 p.m., St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 8150 Park Place, Houston, Texas 77017 (exit Park Place off 145, Gulf Freeway, and proceed North.) Admission is free; offerings accepted. October 30 - December 11 Mondays Conversational Czech II Language Class, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.—at Austin Community College Highland Business Center (HBC), Room 220, Class is $75. Registration is held at the ACC 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 more information, contact ACC (512) 223-7542 or fax (512) 2237030 or 223-7525. November 1 Czech Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert-7 p.m., St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 8150 Park Place, Houston, Texas 77017 (exit Park Place off 145, Gulf Freeway, and proceed North.) Admission is free. Offerings accepted. For additional information, contact The Czech Cultural Center Houston (713) 686-6362 or St. Christopher's Catholic Church (713) 645-6614. November 3 Czech Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert—at Batts Room Number 3 on the UT Campus, Austin at 7 p.m. The concert is free and is being sponsored by the Czech Education Foundation of Texas and the Slavic Languages Department Czech Chair. For further information you may contact Dr. Craig Cravens, Ph.D. Czech Chair professor the Slavic Department Austin (512) 471-3607. November 4 Czech Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert—at Temple College, Temple, Texas, sponsored by SPJST and Temple College. November 17 Time to Remember - The 11th Anniversary of The Velvet Revolution: `The day in time we cannot forget—a day to always remember." Plans to be
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 5 PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Thomas Catholic Church CCD Building in Pilot Point. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, October 6—Social Night, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 7—Class of 1965 Reunion Sunday, October 8—Ashley Family Reunion Saturday, October 14—Urban Family Reunion Sunday, October 15—Holecke Family Reunion Friday, October 20—Social Night, 6:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 8265863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Meeting location to be announced. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.
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) 8758381 and leave a message.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.
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Saturday, October 7—Private Rental Sunday, October 8— Private Rental Monday, October 9 — Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 14 — Private Rental Monday, October 16— Trustees, 6 p.m. Saturday, October 21 — Private Rental Saturday, October 28 — Czech Heritage Day Celebration; see advertisement and letter Satur1.1 ay, November 4 — Barbecue Cookoff and Countywide Sale Day; see advertisement. Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 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.
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Hall is located at 702 Hwy. 95 North, Elgin. 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 all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call (512) 2814371; for reservations, call Mildred David (512) 261-5272; for band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is non-smoking.
LODGE 14, WESLEY o ge meetings are the second Sunday of arch, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, October 15—Leroy Rybak's Swinging
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LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, October 7—Rental Thursday, October 12—Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. Saturday, October 14—Rental Sunday, October 22—Dining Room Rental Sunday, October 22—RVOS No. 51 Meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday, October 27, 28-50th High School Party Reunion Saturday, November 11—Evans 25th Anniversary Party
LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 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.
SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities.
Orchestra, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, October 22—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, November 12—Granger Polka Boys, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, November 19—Bastrop County German Heritage Club Dance, Dinner and Silent Auction: Open to the Public. Cloverleaf Orchestra, 2 to 6 p.m. Dance $6 per person. Dinner 3 to 7 p.m. Dance/Dinner $11 for adults, $2.50 for children. Proceeds to benefit area high school senior scholarships.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday • f each month at 6 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) 593-4473 or (254) 593-3456.
Lodge Reporters and Event Coordinators Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here, These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is one week prior to the publication date of issue. Send your updates to: VESTNIK, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: bvanicek@wm.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at 1 (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you.
COUNTY WIDE SA E DAY! LODGE 24 CYCLONE FLAG HALL NOVEMBER 4 Cook-Off Entry Fee: $60, includes
electrical hook-up. For more information/entry forms, contact Harold Vanicek at (254) 5832335. For Countywide Sale information and to rent sales booth ($20), contact Brian Vanicek at (254) 985-0007.
LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the meeting room on the ground floor of the SPJST Hall building at 106 Leveridge Street in East ernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR 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 hail at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632.
COMMERCIAL RATES Advertising not related to SPJST lodge events. 2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"
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Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth Club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Molber (979) 543-3044 or (979) 648-2317 (lodge hall.) LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road at 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON. Saturday, October 7—Vrazels' Polka Band Saturday, October 14—Melodion Band, Tickets: $6 per person Sunday, October 15—Vitek-Pechal Reunion Monday, October 16—Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 17—RVOS Lodges Meeting Saturday, October 21—Private Saturday, October 28—Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, November 4—Private Saturday, November 11—Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, November 18—Granger Polka Boys 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 30, T ITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
LODGE 49, ROWENA Friday, October 20—Monthly Game Social, 5 p.m. Saturday, October 28—Czech Fest: sponsored by District Four, Lodge 49 and Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society and hosted by Lodge 49, Rowena. Watch the Vestnik for further details.
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 meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. Every third Friday is game social night beginning at 5 p.m.
LODGE 35, ELK Sunday, October 8—RVOS Lodge 50 meeting, 2:30 p.m. SPJST Lodge 35 meeting, 3 p.m. Following the meetings, we will have a luncheon with sandwich fixins. Ladies may bring desserts. Sunday, October 22—Turkey and Dressing Fund Raiser, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.
Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Belimead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODG 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 Saturday, October 7—Wedding Saturday, November 11—Louise Class Reunion
LODGE 54, WEST Saturday, October 7-1980 Class Reunion Sunday, October 8—Ross RVOS Private Party Saturday, October 14—Private Party Thursday, October 26—Private Party Saturday, October 28—Wedding Fri., Nov. 3—Fourth Quarterly Meeting/ Election of Officers for 2001/Social, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 4—Wedding Sunday, November 19—Sokol Fried Chicken Dinner Fund Raiser 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.
Wednesday, October 4, 2000—VESTNIK/19 LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and Dec. at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "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 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-746151395-8; AL-00061-9887-0.
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 Saturday, October 14 - District Six Barbecue Cooke and Fall Festival, Victoria Jaycee Hall. Sunday, November 19 - District Six Fall Meeting, Inez Community Center. Sunday, December 3 - Annual Christmas Dinner and Social. 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 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 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 84, DALLAS Sunday, October 29—Lodge 84 hosts District Three Fall Meeting, Watch the Lodge Letters Section of the Vestnik for details.
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 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 133 SAN ANTONIO Sunday, October 15 — Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.
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, October 7—Manny Green, big band. *Dress Code. Tickets $11 per person. Saturday, October 14—Vrazels, polka/variety. Admission $6 each. Saturday, October 21—Central Texas Sounds, polka/variety. Tickets $6 per person. Saturday, October 28—Gus Lindemann, big band, *Dress Code. Admission $11 per person. Sunday, October 29—Lodge 88 Czech Day: Dance 4 to 8 p.m. with Central Texas Sounds, polka/variety. Contact lodge office for details. Saturday, November 4—Pat Veit, polka/varitey. Admission $6 per person. Saturday, November 11—Johney Dyson, big band music, *Dress Code. Tickets $11 each. Saturday, November 18—Bobby Layne, big band music, *Dress Code. Tickets $12 each. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen. LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, October 8 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday, October 15—Czech and Then Some; see letters section for details. Saturday, November 4—Variety music by Praha Brothers of Temple: Sponsored by St. George's Altar Society. $8. Kitchen openklobase and kolache, cake walk, door prizes. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For reservations, call Joan (817) 838-3106; Mary (817) 838-3627; or Maria (817) 838-6556. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday ot 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 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. Sept. through May. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, October 8—Lodge meeting Saturday, October 21—Annual Fish Fry Saturday, November 12—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. 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 Sundays. Contact Ginny Prasatik, Secretary, at (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date and time. 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 160, SAN ANGELO Sunday, October 8—Lodge Quarterly Meeting at 2 p.m. at the Wall Fire Hall.
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, October 7—Vanessa and Wild Cactus Saturday, October 14—Down Time Saturday, October 21—Texas Gold Saturday, October 28—Rental (Private Party) Saturday, November 4—Michael T Saturday, November 11—Open Saturday, November 18—Down Time Hall is located at 3609 Preston, 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 will be held on Monday, June 19; Monday, September 11; and Monday, December 11. 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 pi.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. 1-74-2042239-0 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. 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. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik (817) 284-7218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John Hitcher (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Children 10 and under free.
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. 1-74-20733095-41002. 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. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 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 Saturday, October 14—Garage Sale: Proceeds to benefit victims of house fire. Watch the Lodge Letters Section of the Vestnik for more information. All dances open to the public. Admission $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 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.
LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Monday of the month at the Senior Citizens Center, 411 MesqUite in Hico, Texas at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance is welcome.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Saturday, November 4—Melodion Band from the Czech Republic; more details as the date nears.
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.
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 or (972) 263-9031.
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Delegates to the Third SPJST Convention held in Fayetteville in 1902. Cross-section of photo from SPJST Library, Archives and Museum, donated by the children of Joseph and And Cervenka, charter members of the SPJST.
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