VESTNIK Official Publication of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas • Founded 1897
Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503
ISSN-07458800
VOLUME 88 NUMBER 44
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November 18 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament November 18 Tarock Tournament at Lodge 29, Taylor November 18 District Two Lock-In at Lodge 24, Cyclone November 19 District Six Fall Meeting at Inez Community Center, hosted by Lodge 97, Placed° November 19 Barbecue Dinner and and Raiser at Lodge 15, Buckholts Tarock Tournament on December 2 December 2 December 4 SPJST Open House and Temple Christmas Parade See Announcement on Page 2
Attention Lodge Reporters:
Please note that the Vestnik is mailed as a Second-Class periodical. As such, some parts of the state receive the Vestnik as much as seven to ten days later than the publication date of the issue. Please send in your lodge reports and calendar events well in advance to ensure that they receive maximum exposure to the intended readers. See Lodge Christmas Party calendar on page 15. SPJST
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates Rates subject to change without notice
Universal Life 7.25% for Annualized*
Roth IRA
Home or Farm Mortgages:
6.30% for Annualized*
7.25% for 1 to 7 years 7.75% for 8 to 15 years
Annuity II
8.00% for 16 to 20 years 8.25% for 21 to 30 years
6.30% for Annualized* Certificates issued 4-1-93 and after
Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages
Annuity I
9.00% for 10 years
9.25% for 11 to 15 years
5.30% for Annualized* Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 *Rates effective 11-1-2000 through 1-31-2001
November 15, 2000
.00 Pennies Scholarship Drive posts first listing of contributors There have been 160 donations made to the 2000-2001 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive from October through November 7. Donations collected through the first week of November are $1473.64. Thank you for your generous support. We have a long way to reach our goal of $14,000 before March 31, 2001 Through your support of the SPJST 100 Pennies Fund Drive, many of our youngmembers will be receiving scholarships in the spring. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the State FAC at 1 (800) 7277578. The following is the first listing of contributors names. Lodge District Donors Name
18 2 Dusek, Lois 88 5 Jenke, Clifford 87 2 Kacir, Sidney and Dorothy
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Lodge 106 169 1 Lodge 169 4 6 Mikush, Joe J. 4 6 Mikush, Wanda M. 172 5 Muehr, W5Iter 23 6 Rektorik,Doris 178 3 Slampa, Judi 19 6 Starry, Frank 47 2 Urubek, Frank J. 23 6 Vaculik, Edwin and Lorene 54 3 Vaculik, Marcela 32 6 Vyvial, James 4 6 Walker, Tommy, Shery, and Alisa (Continued on page 3.)
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$1,473.61 Your gift: are ta; deductible am 100 percent o the amoun that is con tribu. - F aloi-, to,, a -is scholars' ps To contribute, please send your check to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive C/O SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
Heritage, faith come together at Czech Heritage Day observance By Carolan Wishall
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and faith came C together on October 28 in melodious notes and sacred worship when a Polka Mass was celebrated at Czech Heritage Day held at SPJST Lodge 24 in Cyclone. About 1,000 people gathered in the hall to celebrate their common culture, worship in collective faith and remember that God had been good to them in their new land. The faithful stood to honor God and His love for man and sang the words to a song backed by the strains of polka (Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the Sunday, October 29 issue of the Temple Daily Telegram and is reprinted with permission.)
music. Vrazels' Polka Band provided the music for the Mass and led the audience in the worship songs. "God is one, Three in One, Rich, compassionate . . . God is love, Endless love, Unconditional and true . .." sang the faithful. The Reverend Louis Pavlicek of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple was the celebrant for the Mass. Special guest was the Reverend Pavel Smyd of the Czech Republic who is visiting St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple until December. Co-celebrants were the Reverend Walter-Matus and the Reverend Sylvester Fuchs. "I asked Father Walter how much of the Mass was going to be in Czech," Pavlicek said to those gathered in the hall. "He said, 'It all depends on who comes.' (Continued on page 6.)
Czech Heritage Day celebrants settle in for an evening that included a polka mass, sausage dinner, music by the Vrazels' Polka Band and fireworks display. Held in conjunction with national "Make a Difference Day," Lodge 24, Cyclone organizers received a $1,000 check from Wal-Mart
which they donated to the SF.JST Library, Archives and Museum.
2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, November 15, 2000
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
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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
LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 773-2950
SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505
DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (409) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
FRANK KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504
JOHNNIE KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691
STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855
LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 686-6160 4006 Ascot Ln., Houston, TX 77092
DISTRICT VII - BETTIE HOUSE, 1721 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, PLEASANTON, TX 78064 (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, 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 H - 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 JOHN WELLS P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 (254) 773-1575 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
MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI
Sales Representatives Assistance
BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII
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
Home Phone: (361) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77904
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 HI - 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 RD, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 864-2163 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (361) 578-3279
DISTRICTS 1 and 7 Larry Wagner (830) 276-4414 or (830) 742-4463 (Home) E-mail: insagent@texas.net
Be Our Guest!
Come one, come all to the SPJST Home Office Holiday Open House on Monday, December 4, following the Temple Christmas Parade. Admission is free. The Christmas Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. SPJST State King Jarod Olds, State Queen Megan Marcaurele, State Duke Dakota Yates, and State Duchess Danielle Zalman be representing the SPJST in the parade. "The open house will feature live holiday music, Christmas caroling, Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, horsedrawn carriage rides, homemade cookies and kolaches, hot chocolate and apple cider, and DARE's Ident-a-Child program," says State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, who is coordinating the event. According to Sister Zavodny, the SPJST Museum will "come to life" the night of the open house. "A doctor, a farmer, a World War II veteran, a blacksmith, a musician and a seamstress will be on hand to share their life's experiences with visitors touring the museum that night," Melanie says, adding that a traditional Czech Christmas dinner and Christmas tree will also be on display. The SPJST Youth Christmas tree will also be trimmed with this year's winning ornaments and remain up for viewing throughout the Holiday Season. The evening of December 4 promises to be a fun and learning experience for members and friends of all ages. Hope to see you there!
Coordinator. The envelope contained copies of 18 proclamations from cities and counties all up and down the Texas Gulf Coast, declaring October as Czech heritage Month in Texas. I wish I could say that we worked on this public relations bonanza together - but that just wouldn't be true. Brother Elzner did it on his own through personal visits and correspondence - contacting public officials and requesting their support in promoting Czech Heritage Day. His actions provide a shining example of what a creatively alive person can do when he decides to take action. People like Brother Elzner, who choose to be be active with their local lodge or to promote the SPJST and its cultural heritage, know that there is always something that they can do to improve communications and get things done. If you are a naysayer and are saying to yourself, "That kind of thing might work for Jerry Elzner, but it could never work for me," please think again! Wherever you find yourself in life, you can make the situation a learning and fulfilling experience. It largely depends on the attitude that you choose for yourself. To Brother Elzner - and indeed, to everyone who is working to bring new life to our lodges and to the SPJST thank you! Keep up the good work!
"The evening of December 4 promises to be a fun and learning expereince for members and friends of all ages."
The Power of One
Action leads to success. It's a surefire way to make good things happen in your lodge and community. Want a real life example? How about Jerry Elzner of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi? Just last week, I received a package in the mail from Brother Elzner, who is his lodge's Fraternal Activities
The Choice Is Yours
People who choose to be active are very seldom victimized. The actionoriented person will ultimately get injustices rectified, while the inactive person, or the passive observer, will find himself victimized a lot, complain to everyone, and scratch his head in dismay . . . Even when you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." -Dr. Wayne Dyer
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 (254) 791-8959 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.
Promote your business in the 2001 SPJST Member Services Directory. This free listing reaches members statewide and gives them all your basic business information, contact information. To get your free listing, write or call the Editor's office at 1 (800) 727-7578 or send via Email to bvanicek@vvm.com. Deadline: December 1. Thank you!
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Jim Wiest named State Training Coordinator Congratulations to Jim Weist, effective November 1, 2000, he was selected for the position of State Training Coordinator. For 12 years, Jim has done an excellent job serving SPJST Jim Wiest as a State Field Representative. We want to welcome Jim, his wife Suzy, and daughter, Jackie, to their new residence in Temple. This central location will be a benefit to us all, as Jim will be training statewide.
Jim's new responsibilities will include the primary training of newly recruited sales representatives, Pre-training for the Group I license, FIC training, and Continuing Education training to meet the 30 hours every two years as required by the Texas Department of Insurance. He will also be researching and developing future training programs for the Sales Representatives. Jim will continue to perform these job duties and any other as required under the supervision of the Vice President. We are pleased to have Jim on board in the capacity of State Training Coordinator and wish him success in his new endeavor. I know he will continue to do a great job. Gene McBride Vice President
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Available Field Representative for Districts One and Five Position
Interested and qualified persons may submit a letter of application and their resume to the SPJST, PO Box 100, Temple, TX, 76503 directed to the attention of Vice President. Letters and resumes should be delivered to the SW by Friday, November 17, 2000. We prefer an individual who has experience in insurance sales and supervision experience will also be an item of consideration. The position requires the following: 1. Ability to supervise. 2. Ability to motivate, communicate and educate. 3. To demonstrate a positive attitude and a desire to achieve. 4. To demonstrate a desire to set goals, work with people and energize the district. 5. Willingness to travel, work weekends and work the hours necessary to meet the job demands. 6. Recruitment of new sales representatives 7. Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Byrn' need more information, call 1 MOW 727-7578 and ask for Vice President McBride.
Position Available Field Representative for Districts Six and Seven Interested and qualified persons may submit a letter of application and their resume to the SPJST, PO Box 100, Temple, TX, 76503 directed to the attention of Vice President. Letters and resumes should he delivered to the SPIST by Friday, November 17, 2000 We prefer an individual who has experience in insurance sales and supervision experience will also be an item of consideration. The position requires the following: 1. Ability to supervise. 2. Ability to motivate, communicate and educate. 3. To demonstrate a positive attitude and a desire to achieve. 4. To demonstrate a desire to set goals, work with people and energize the district. 5. Willingness to travel, work weekends and work the hours necessary to meet the job demands. 6. Recruitment of new sales representatives 7. Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. if von need more information: call (8001121-1518 and ask for Vice President Mc ride.
Volleyball teams invited to compete in state tournament November 18 Get ready to play in the SPJST State Volleyball Tournament November 18! The State Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2000 at Rogers High School Gyms. Kolaches will be provided in the morning. Lunches will be available for nominal cost. The registration will be 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. Team pictures will be taken after you register. The tournament will begin at 10 a.m. The tourney is open to eligible members seventh grade through adult. Categories include: • Adult Spiking (A.S.) • Adult Non-spiking (A.Ns.)
100 Pennies Drive (Continued from page 1.) Lodge District Donors Name
54 3 Wright, Terry 54 3 Wright, Terry and Jill 15 2 Allison, Jim and Gladys 191 5 Archumbeau, Michael 202 7 Barta, Evan and Mary Ann 47 2 Bartek, Cyrstal 48 2 Batla, Richard and Christine 92 3 Becan, Michael 88 5 Bienek, Helen L. 6 3 Breen, Barbara 87 2 Carpenter, Daffy 160 4 Chandler, Johnny S. 79 7 Cobb, Terrell and Mildred 40 6 Cranek, Mr. and Mrs. Leon 6 3 Dobecka, Mr. and Mrs. Robert 15 2 Dohnalik, Debbie 180 3 Dueser, Ernest and Julia 17 1 Dusek, Sr., Theodore 79 7 Elzner, Della 79 7 Elzner, Della 79 7 Elzner, Dominic 79 7 Elzner, Jerry 79 7 Elzner, Jerry and Mildred 79 7 Elzner, Jerry William 79 7 Elzner, Larry 79 7 Elzner, Rick 88 5 Fennell, Delores 13 1 Ford, Anthony 13 1 Ford, Doris 13 1 Ford, Mattheau 13 1 Ford, Ricky 13 1 Ford, Wesley 28 6 Gajeusky, Hertha 20 2 Gerick, James and Virginia 92 3 Gibson, Mary Ann 20 2 Ginther, Mr. and Mrs. Hervay W. 63 6 Haas, Lilian M. 26 7 Harms, Mary 178 3 Harris, James 79 7 Havranek, Donn 79 7 Havranek, Donna 79 7 Hayek, Lillie 155 2 Hejl, William D. 153 6 Hubalek, Jerome 24 2 Hudler, Alyssa 24 2 Hudler, Taylor 177 2 Jezek, Walter and Othean 29 2 Jezisek, Adam 148 6 Johnson, Diana 40 6 Kacal, Kim 79 7 Kana, Ashley
• Youth Spiking (Y.S.) • Youth Non-spiking (A.Ns.) Prizes will be awarded in each of the categories: First Place: $100 and plaque Second Place: $85 and plaque Third Place: $75 and plaque Fourth Place: $25 and plaque Directions: Rogers is located about 14 miles East of Temple on Highway 190/Highway 36 or about 20 miles West of Cameron on Highway 36/Highway 190. Turn South at the only Red Light in Rogers on Farmer Market Road 437. Go about one/fourth a mile and the school gyms will be on the right. Fraternally, John Wells, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator --SPJST25 3 Kaskovec, Ronald 148 6 Kasper, Russell 84 3 Kral, Al and Helen 87 2 Kristinek, Glenda 79 7 Kucera, Albin 80 2 Latham, Mr. and Mrs. Glen 79 7 Lawrence, Shelby 29 2 Leshikar, Allen 79 7 Levek, Joe 29 2 Machu, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene and Family 79 7 Majek, Charlie and Judy 84 3 Masky, Lillian 4 6 Matwla, Sr., Frank and Mary 79 7 Mazoch, Tracy 160 4 Miller, Austin 160 4 Miller, Laken 79 7 Moss, Anna Marie 66 3 Muenich, Evelyn R. 196 5 Musil, Alice F. Newton, Alice Marie 84 3 Patak, Martha and Stan 196 5 Plunk, Larry E. 84 3 Pokladnik, Richard A. 84 3 Provazek, Adolph and Ella 93 7 Pustejovsky, Mr. and Mrs. L.F. 87 2 Pyeatt, Dale and Georgie 17 , 1 Rathjen, Jordan 17 1 Rathjen, Trevor 79 7 Rebecek, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus F. 79 7 Rebecek, Stephanie and Kyle 79 7 Rebecek, Stephen 160 4 Reid, Gary and Loretta 79 7 Roschetzky, Mary and Billy 13 1 Russell, Wesley and Sharon 92 3 Saenz, Ms. Terry 160 4 Schwartz, Cade 160 4 Schwartz, Corey 160 4 Schwartz, Dylan 160 4 Schwartz, Johnna 160 4 Schwartz, Kimberlyn 79 7 Sijansky, Jerry and Jill 63 Skerik, Georgia 63 Skerik, Willie A. 91 5 Smesny, Georgia B. 46 Smotek, Albert and Margaret 178 3 Snider, Floyd F. 178 3 Snider, Imogene M. 155 2 SPJST Lodge 155 156 5 SPJST Lodge 156 48 2 SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville 79 7 SPJST Lodge 79 Corpus Christi (Continued on page 5.)
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Wheel of Fortune games begin
11 a.m Noon, Lunch.
The meeting will be started as soon as the officers have eaten their lunches. Vice President Glenn Kaminsky Lodge 4 YC Members Nicholas Vahalik and Joshua Siptak Moment of Silence for Departed Members Welcome by hosting Lodge 97, Placedo President Yvonne Garrett Meeting called to order Posting of Colors
Second Place contest winners, pictured from left, are: Elizabeth Urbanek (Quilts), Laura Pospichal (ileedlework), Sylvia Rollwitz (Crafts) and Diana Pelzel (Food).
Response and Introduction of Guests Roll Call of Lodges, Officers and Standing Committees
FAC Helen Zabransky Annie Vahalik
Old Business New Business Announcements/Brief Reports Adjournment by 3 p.m. Lodges are asked to bring a door prize and two desserts for everyone to enjoy. Members may bring prizes for the Wheel of Fortune booth. Everyone participating in the district contests should review the following criteria and if there are any questions, call District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347. Quilt Contest Rules • Member must be 18 years or older • Quilt top must be made by the individual • May be pieced or appliqued • May not re-enter a winning quilt • Must be present to win • Any size is eligible • Quilts are judged on color, design, quality, neatness, uniformity of stitches and overall appearance.
Winners in the horseshoe pitching contest were Nathaniel Gallion, left, who took First Place and Anthony Rollwitz, who won Second Place. The young men are the sons of Brennan and LeeAnn Rollwitz of Lodge 49, Rowena.
Needlework Contest Rules • Member must be 18 years of age • Made entirely by hand • Includes embroidery, crocheting, knitting and needle point • Must be present to win • May not re-enter a winning item
Planning to Build? To get an accurate idea of what you could expect to save with an SPJST home mortgage loan, please contact the Mortgage Lending Department at 1 (800) 727 - 7578.
Kolache Baking Contest Rules • Member of non-professional status must be 18 years of age or older • Made- from scratch using yeast dough • Must display six average size kolaches of the same filling on a disposable tray or plate • Must be made by the individual entering it • Must be present to win • Kolaches are judged on appearance, moisture, lightness, color, texture and flavor. Only one entry per person per category, but you may enter all three categories.
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SPJST Unlye gal Life, T ored to Mee!, Your Needs.
Presents Scenes from Secw ndAnnual Bar ecue Cookoff
Universal Life has been called many things:
October 13-14, 2000 Victoria, Texas
• The Plan of the Future • A Computer-Age Plan • A New Concept in Life Insurance • A Plan Custom-Designed for Each Insured It's all of these things. Here are some of the features of SPJST's Universal Life contract, which we call our "SPJST Flexible Protector Plan": Step 1: You elect an amount of insurance and select Death Benefit Option A or B (as described below). You can also select the amount of premium you want to pay and make the initial payment.
Step 2: As each premium is received by
Step 3: At the beginning of each month, a charge for the life insurance protection is deducted from the cash value to pay the monthly life insurance protection costs.
Elizabeth Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville is ready for business. District Six Youth Clubs set up game and vendor booths in conjunction with the cook-off.
Step 4: Interest at current rates is credited to the fund each month.
SPJST, a small expense charge is deducted and the balance goes into your cash value account.
Coverage is Flexible. You have a choice of two death benefits, Option A or Option B: Option A: Level Death Benefit. The death
benefit is made up of life insurance and the cash value. Initially, this benefit is equal to the face amount. However, current tax law states that there must always be a certain minimum proportion of life insurance in the certificate. Therefore, as
the cash value approaches the face amount, the death benefit increases automatically.
Option
B : Increasing Death Benefit. The
death benefit is equal to the face amount of life insurance protection plus the money in the cash value account.
For more information on SPJST Universal Life Coverage, please contact your local lodge sales representative or the Home Office at 1 (800) 727-7578.
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SPJST Lodge 80, Holland Stecher, Robert A. Svadlenak, Loree Svoboda, Vlasta Svoboda, Vlasta V. Temple, Syble E. Tome, Helen E. Turner, Kyle and Jo Ann Vanek, Dana Vanek, Dean Vanek, Frank Joseph Vanicek, Marvin J. Voldan, Edna Vyvial, James W. Vyvial, James W. Walker, H.D. and Nancy Wentrcek, Jim Werner, Maureen E. Wiesner, Les
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1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds, will be listed as a lodge donation. 2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by lodge in alphabetical order. Individuals submittin g a donation
178 3 Wiesner, Mildred 79 7 Wilkie, Davidina L. 142 5 Wilson, Margaret 172 5 Zvonek, Mr. and Mrs. Antone 142 5 Baez, Aura 88 5 Biddle, Walter C. 76 4 Caba, Elaine 76 4 Cook, Bedford 76 4 Cook, Mary Ann 133 7 Hull, Cecil C. and Sophie P. 87 2 Juroska, Billy Joe 84 3 Macik, Evelyn M. 177 2 Mays, Peggy Mensik, John 88 5 Mertz, Larry 76 4 Michna, Mary Jane 84 3 Novak, Jamie Lyn 76 4 Pokorny, Aileen 107 7 Purchis, Travis Ryan 20 2 Spanel-Weber, Cara 20 2 Spanel-Weber, Laura 76 4 Trott, Betty 88 5 Zalesky, Marcella B. —SPJSTwill also be listed by lodge, alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold. 4. Families or groups which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation fowl or letter, otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by lodge in alphabetical order. 5. 100 Pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing. Note: Please print donor's names clearly. —SPJST-
Suzy Wiest, left, congratulates the RVOS Cooking Team, overall winners in the Second Annual District Six Barbecue Cook-Off. Cooking team members, from left, are: Richard Hykel, Dorothy Hykel, Mark Murray and Denise Murray. District Six Director Matt Vanek, second from left, presents the District Six traveling trophy to members of the Lodge 97, Placedo cooking team.
SOMETHING FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS: Diana Dum of Lodge 97, Placedo guides goat cart. Enjoying the ride are Sarah and Mark Siptak.
JoAnn Jaresh, left and Henrietta Veseika invite attendees to participate in the prize drawing. Jim Yoss of Trenton was the winner of the first prize gas grill. Second and third prizes were mountain bikes won by Theofil Kocian of Victoria and Frank Matula of Halleffsville. A total of 15 prizes were awarded to lucky winners.
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Czech Heritage Day (Continued from page 1.)
SPJST Museum Assistant Sandra Dubcak, left, and Curator Dorothy Pechal display artifacts at Lodge 24, Cyclone Czech Heritage Day. Pavlicek asked for a show of hands in the audience of those who could speak or understand Czech. More than a third of the audience raised their hands. Smyd spoke a few words to the audience, but because his command of the English language was limited, he spoke entirely in Czech. The Scripture reading from the Gospel of Mark also was read entirely in Czech. "It is wonderful to celebrate faith culture," and said. Pavlicek "Our beautiful customs have evolved and have enhanced the worship. "Let us renew our commitment to continue to promote our culture and religious traditions and our faith," he said The offertory was taken to "At This Sacrifice," whose words remind that God is good and life is sweet. "God is love, and God is mighty. God is ever merciful . . . Life is like a dying ember, Only moments to remain. Increase our feeble faith, 0 Jesus shed thy healing light on us." Throughout, the strains of polka music filled the hall. The music has a soft beat that begs for response. The notes create an uplifting message to the words that might not be possible if they were not polka.
"Krasna Amerika, w as sung entirely Czech and then again in English. "Krasna, To je krasna, to je krasna Amerika" translated into the sweet words "Beautiful, yes, it's beautiful. It's our beautiful America." "This is a mixing of the sacred with the secular," Pavlicek said. "Immigrants brought their music and culture with them, and it's a desire to hold onto it and pass it onto the youth." Polka Mass, however, is only about 20 years old, Pavlicek said, with its roots in Minnesota. "It is common in the upper Midwest, but has spread throughout the country." Pavlicek gave special credit to Vrazels' Polka Band noting that "If you're going to have a Polka Mass, you have to have them there." The band began in 1953, and two original members, Alfred Vrazel and Anton Vrazel, are still with the band that plays almost every weekend of the year and performs two or three Polka Masses a year. Other members are Thomas Strmiska, Albert Heselmeyer, David Trojacek and Cindy Strmiska. All of the band members speak Czech, and many of the songs are sung in their native language. "I didn't know English when I went to school," said Alfred Vrazel. "My mother and father spoke Czech." Czech Heritage Day also featured a public dance, silent auction, a bake sale with freshly made kolaches and other sweets, a sausage dinner and a display of several historical items from the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum. On display were several farm implements from the turn of the century, a music box dating from the early 1850s, a coffee percolator from 1914, a salad bowl from1905 and a picture of the Ocker Church Convention attendees from July 5 - 6, 1916. A half-hour fireworks display presented by the Texas Pyrotechnics Association capped the evening.
"Immigrants brought their music and culture with them, and it's a desire to hold onto it and pass it onto the youth."
Lodge Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood invites members, friends to Friday night social Lodge 6, Cottonwood, is scheduled to have a social on Friday, November 17. The hall will be open since the youth club members need to be there working on their crafts for Christmas. Anyone wishing to come out for a game of dominoes or just plain good old fellowship, come on out to the hall this Friday. See you there! Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 8, Weimar
meets November 27 SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 27 at 7 p.m. at Weimar Veterans Memorial Hall with the election of officers and planning of the Christmas party. Leo Jares, President Jo Ann Jares, Secretary (Editor's Note: Watch for related Lodge 8 photos in next week's Vestnik. Thanks for your attention.) —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook
annual Christmas ?arty December 3
Teamwork Makes It Happen
Everyone is cordially invited as SPJST Lodge 9, Snook hosts its annual Christmas party on December 3, 2000. The day will begin with the youth club monthly meeting from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Following this meeting will be the adult lodge meeting and installation of 2001 officers from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Then at 4:30 p.m., a covered dish supper will be served. The Christmas program presented by the Youth Club follows at 5:30 p.m. There will also be a visit from Santa after the youth program. Please come for an evening of fraternal fellowship, food and fun. Ann Schoeneman —SPJST-
Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Color Guard participate in the Czech Heritage Day Polka Mass held at Flag Hall. Lodge 24, Cyclone expresses its appreciation to everyone who joined in the celebration and helped to make the day a success. Special thanks are extended to area churches and clergy, Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Color Guard, Vrazels' Polka Band, Texas Pyrotechnics Association and active lodge members who donated their time, money and energy to this very special event.
SPJST State Volleyball Tournament November 18. For more details, please see page three.
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Let's hear what your members and lodge 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 or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call 1 (800) 727-7578
Lodge 15, Buckholts invites one and all to November 19 barbecue dinner fund raiser Buckholts SPJST Lodge 15 will have a barbecue chicken dinner fund raiser on November 19, 2000. Plates will consist of 1/2 barbecue chicken, beans, potatoes, salad, slaw, cobbler and tea for $6 a plate. Serving time will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members, we need extra help. Hoping to see you November 19, 2000. Fraternally, Charlsie Svetlik —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis
welcomes new member Danny and Jennifer Dvorak of Ennis are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, April Marie Dvorak, born at 5:50 p.m., Thursday, July 13, 2000 at Baylor University Med- Jennifer Dvorak ical Center. She weighed six pounds, six ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Ernest and Dorothy Dvorak; maternal grandpar ents are Kenneth and Patsy Houdek. Great-grandparents are Alice Houdek and Lillie Novy. Thanks to her parents, April is protected for life with a single premium certificate written by Sales Representative Johnnie Krajca. —SPJST--
Lodge 29, 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. $20 Pre-registration Fee: is desired. (Entry fee will be returned if unable to attend.)
Wednesday, November 15, 2000—ViESTNIK/7 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-
39, Bryan meets November 19 for meeting, dinner Lodge
Members of Lodge 39, Bryan, Please be advised that in our Sunday, November 19 meeting, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. Also we will honor the 50-year members. Receiving pins are Evelyn Regmund, Mildred Bonjo Marske, Bernice M. Shenkir and Sharon L. Clark These pins will be presented and pictures will be taken. Dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. with the meeting and social to follow. The meeting adjouned and social to follow. Lillie Matejka O'Shields Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
40, El CampoHillje reports on October meeting Lodge
Please note that our next meeting and election of officers will be on Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. in Hillje at the lodge hall. Tria Molberg, Secretary —SPJST-
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Celebrants Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje honored October birthday celebrants at their October meeting. Pictured, from left, are Edith Molberg, Marcella Kaiser, Allen Bacak and Dorothy Mader.
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader expresses thanks, issues
have gone on to our adult lodge. By being involved with our children, we learn about them -- and I can certainly say that I have learned from them! We can be proud of their morals and standards becasue of what we teach our children through being involved with our youth clubs. My appreciation is also extended to our leaders such as Patsy Koslovsky and Melanie Zavodny for giving us the support and leadership we need to be effective leaders ourselves. Youth Clubs of today's world have many challgenges. The children of today are much more involved in school and other activities and are challenged to balance their time. It is our job to help them out and encourage them to be as active as they can. I challenge you to get your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews involved in a Youth Club today. I know we can make a difference! Heidi Bartek Youth Club Leader —SPJST-
I would like to thank the members of Lodge 47, Seaton for electing me as your lodge youth club leader for 2000 2001. I have really enjoyed the last year as youth leader. I wish to thank Amanda Greger for all her help and support as my assistant and I am thankful that she will be by my side in the coming year. Shannon Pechal, a former youth club member, has agreed to help out when needed. I also wish to thank all the parents for their continued support. Without you, I could not do my job effectively! I truly believe that our children are this country's future! We need to be proud of our youth and support them in every way we can. I can personally say that I am very proud of each and every member of Lodge 47's youth club — those active and those who
Attention Deer Hunters
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Whitetail Deer Only • State of Texas Only
Deer Antler Contest
For SPJST Members Only • Deadline January 31 2001
TWO PRIZES AWARDED $50 - Widest Horns
48, Beyersville hosts tarock tournament Lodge
Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a tarock tournament. When: Saturday, December 2 Time: Register at 8 a.m. Play beings at 9 a..m. Fee: $15 Pre-Registration is desired to estimate food needed Prizes: Cash plus 10 cents per chip Other: Play by SPJST Rules; will play six one-hour rounds For more information or to pred-retgister, call Bobby Wuencshe at (512) 3654-3013 or e-mail boggybob@netzero.net or mail to Bobby Wuensche, 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas, 76574-5421 Fraternally, Bobby Wuensche —SPJST-
(Will be measured at widest point. Measured outside to outside.)
$50 - For Most Points Requirements: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the following: Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff or any Public Official. Name Lodge
Address
City
Zip
Day/Night Telephone No.
Verification: Date Killed Number of Points
Width of Antlers
Ranch Where Killed Nearest Town Signed By Office or Title
Send Entries to: Deer Antler Contest • SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
47, Seaton elects officers in November meeting Lodge
Lodge 47 met Sunday November 5. President Dolores Skrabanek called the meeting to order at 1 p.m. Josef Morris and Crystal Morris brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of deceased members Sharon Bonkowski and James Fuller. May they rest in eternal peace. Visitors were Dorothy Skrabanek, Helen McFarland, Ann Elsik and Karen Strawn. Joyce Skrabanek reported on the sick list Steve Pechal and Louis Kohutek. We wish everyone a speedy recovery and good health. Secretary Adeline Kohutek read the minutes, roll call of officers, board members and sales reps. Correspondence consisted of a letter
from Supreme Lodge asking for donations to the Library, Archives and Museum, a card from the alcohol beverage training classes and from SL telling us about Lodge incentives. New members are Helen Anna Heese, Calvert G. Helms, Chandler Leigh Vrba, Dorothy Mae Pechal and Robert F. Heese. Fifty-eight members attended the meeting. Edwin Vasicek, board secretary, read the unapproved board minutes. President's Report: Because of the wonderful rains we have been getting, we could not have a ground breaking ceremony so this was canceled. Instead, we will have a special dedication when the new barbecue building is completed. A special thanks to all the men who came out to help clean up around the premises. Also a special thanks to Charles Amos for the use of a backhoe. This saved a lot of backaches, I'm sure. Vice President E. J. Pechal reported on the PT Cruiser to be given away at our fund raiser March 3, 2001. Tickets will be ready to sell soon. Fraternal Activities. Coordinator Dorothy Pechal gave a report on some activities. November 18 will be the volleyball tournament to be held in the Rogers Gym. Gladys Marek, treasurer/financial secretary gave her monthly and quarterly reports. All chairpersons gave satisfactory reports. In old business, Woodrow Marek brought up our Rules and Regulations again. Section 3, Article 1 will be voted on in the December meeting for the change. District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky explained why SPJST is rated as B by the A.M. Best Company. New members are very important. There will be a big membership drive next year. Election of officers and board members followed. Serving on the balloting committee were Patsy Koslovsky, Gerry Dana, Pam Morris, Gary Skrabanek, Molly Orsag and Helen Wiley. New officers for the year 2001 are: President Edwin Pechal Vice President Edwin Vasicek Second Vice President Ruth Hanusch Secretary/Reporter Adeline Kohutek Treasurer/Financial Secretary Gladys Marek Parliamentarian James Skrabanek Czech Reporter Emily Stuteville Auditor Woodrow Marek Board Members James Skrabanek, Jerome Orsag, Woodrow Marek, Leroy Dana, Willie E. Kohutek, Gary Skrabanek and Calvin Skrabanek. December 10 will be the date of our annual Christmas dinner for members and special guests. The menu will consist of turkey and homemade sausage. Several people donated money towards the meal. It was undecided about having eggnog. Donations will be accepted for the eggnog. Happy birthday to Clarence Neikamp, Judy Pechal, Shannon
8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 15, 2000 Pechal, Edwin Marek, Donnie Marek and Leroy Hanusch. Happy anniversary to: Clarence and Margie Neikamp, Otis and Nancy Meier, Henry and Helen Janacek, Henry and Helen Janacek and Emily Stuteville. Door prize winners were Eugene Hejl, Calvin Skrabanek and Elmer Skrabanek. The Board meeting will be Monday, November 20. The next lodge meeting will be December 3 at 2 p.m. with lunch following. The annual Christmas Party for members is December 10. Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 84, Dallas Presents Scenes from Czech Fest September 17, 2000 Lodge 84, Youth Club members Mandy Faraizl, Marchele Olds, Jamie Lyn Novak and Rusty Sims invite players to try their luck at the spinning wheel game.
88, Houston invites members to apply for 2001 scholarships Lodge
Members of Lodge 84, Dallas hosted their annual Czech Fest on September 17. The event, which commenced at 11:30 a.m. with a delicious Czech dinner, featured game booths, prizes and a free dance with music by the Vanek Czech Band. Pictured above, enjoying the festivities, are, from left: Justine Pokladnik, Carlyn Ondrasek, Evelyn Salac, Faye Rejcek, JoAnn Manak and Georgia hughes. Ben Jarma is the center of attention. Joining Brother Jarma on the left is Keelan Kutil. Pictured, at right is Keelan's mom, Rhonda Kutil.
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Lodge 88, Houston is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2001 school year. These forms can be picked up at the lodge office at 1435 Beall Street, Houston, 77008 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and returned to the Lodge 88 office by December 31, 2000. To qualify, a student must be a member of Lodge 88 for a period of at least two years. The student must be paying local lodge dues and has to apply during the first semester of his senior year in high school with definite plans to enter college in the fall of the year 2001. Josephine Pflughaupt Scholarship Committee Chairman —SPJST-
88, Houston Birthday Sisters report on November meeting
A motion was made and seconded that we send Kathy Trefell flowers since she is ill. Mary Kosut will take care of this. Remember that our Christmas luncheon is on December 13. All the lodge officers and board members will be invited. Please bring some extra gifts (and nice ones) to the lodge for the tables. You are entitled to bring ONE guest. If you must bring a caretaker, you should pay for them and count your spouse as your guest. The officers will serve this luncheon. This will be paid for by the birthday club. We will have a meeting after the luncheon on that day to elect officers for 2001. It shouldn't take too long. Birthday celebrants for November were Alice Bily, Corine Kessler and Alice Motal. Our cakes today were baked by Margie Anders, Corine Kessler, Josephine Buri, Almeida Bravenec, Flo Orsag, who baked a cake for Evelyn Zajicek and two pies by Willie Mae Ermis. Our hostesses were Willie Mae Ermis and Corine Kessler. It was announced that we would need extra cakes for our Christmas party in December. They are to be baked by Lydia Marsh, Alice Bily, Helen Hegwood, Mary Kosut, Ellen Miculka, Lowrina Lindemann and Evelyn Zajicek. Calcutta was won by Ellen Miculka and Lowrina Lindemann Afer being led in prayer by Guide Helen Hegwood, we had a luncheon of pork roast and sausage, furnished by Marie Pokluda and Evelyn Gutkowski. We had covered dishes furnished by the ladies, cake, coffee or tea. It was a delicious luncheon. Hostesses were Willie Mae Ermis and Corine Kessler. Fraternally, Flo Orsag Vice President —SPJST-
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Faye Rejcek tends to young customers at the Gift Booth.
Joe and Robert Pokladnik, brothers of the late District Three Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Sid Pokladnik were among those in attendance.
Dear Members, In the absence of President Kathy Trefell, the meeting was called to order by Vice President Flo Orsag. We had 18 members present. Kathy is still in the hospital in therapy and will probably be there for a while. Please remember her in your prayers. Secretary Ellen Miculka read the minutes of the October meeting. They were approved as read. Treasurer Mary Quider gave her report. Mary Kosut, Sunshine Chairman, gave her report. She sent get well cards to Kathy Trefell and Ellen Miculka and birthday cards to Alice Bily, Corine Kessler and Alice Motal.
Czech Day a Success Our Czech Day celebration on October 29 was quite a success. We sold lots of cakes and pies. Thanks to all you ladies who contributed and helped make this day a success. Workers in the cake booth were Chairman Flo Orsag, Ellen Miculka, Margaret Spahr, Almeida Bravenec, Estelle Kelly, Dona Clooney, Mary Kosut and Lowrina Lindemann.
88, Houston reports on lodge, member activities Lodge
Dear Members and Friends, We had quite a nice Czech Day. It rained a little, but that didn't seem to bother anyone. We had a silent auction, a live auction, homemade icecream sold by the youth, raffles, the crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Czech Day, who were Margie and Ernest Anders, plus we had a dance with music by the Central Texas Sounds. I think everyone had a good time. Frank Tilich passed away on Tuesday, November 7, and will be buried on Friday, November 10. Please remember the family in your prayers. Also, Kathy Trefell is still in rehabilitation after her hip replacement and stroke. Josephine Koeppen, Bill Hughes and Laura Bell Warnisch are still on the sick list. Remember them all in your prayers. October birthdays were Shirley Stevenson, Kathryn Nowak, David Wayne Darilek, Jo Ann Buri, Willie Wehring, Elsie Zalesky, Paul Beck, Earline Hoffman, Florian Demny, Rhonda Skipper, Delores Krampota, Adella Hughes, Mamie Lorenz, Helen Kubicek, Allison Wockenfuss, Shirley Lucas, Noah Anders, Ike Lucas and
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201, BleiblervilleNelsonville reports on October meeting
ebrated by Evelyn and Albert Zajicek and Julie and Jimmy Anders. We are not going to Coushatta this month but will go on December 20. Put that day on your calendar.
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Who Is It? She was born on March 13, 1925 at Roznov, Fayette County, Texas. She attended St. Mark's United Methodist Church. She is a graduate of Fayetteville High School at Fayetteville and was Salutatorian. She was married on July 5, 1942 in Houston, Texas and had two sons and one daughter, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She served as room mother while her children were in elementary school and did all the things a room mother does. She was involved in the P.T.A. and brownie troop while her daughter was a member and assisted in the Norhill Little League when the boys played ball. She was an assistant to the buyer while working at Meyer Brothers Department Stores. In 1956, she went to work for the bookkeeping/accounting department at South Coast Life Insurance Company until 1964. She was later promoted to Policyholders Service Department. She was a "stay at home mother" from 1972 until 1976 when she took care of her granddaughter. She has been a member of SPJST 59 years and held the office of Financial Secretary and Secretary to the Board of Trustees. She has served on the Entertainment Committee, (working in the kitchen helping prepare food the Sunday functions when the kitchen was under the Entertainment Committee.) She worked in the kitchen taking up tickets or selling tickets for most functions. She served on and is still on the Audit Committee and was a delegate to the SPJST convention for many years. She and her husband received an Honorary Recognition Plaque for meritorious membership and devotion to fraternal work at the lodge. Who Is It? She is Josephine Pflughaupt, who is married to Leander. Their three children are Larry, Carol and Lynn. We know you still work hard at the lodge, Josephine and appreciate all you do. Many fail because their wishbones are where their backbones ought to be. Fraternally, Flo Orsag, Recording Secretary —SPJST-
151, Wharton meets December 3 at Heinz's Bar-B-Que Lodge
Dear Members, Lodge 151, Wharton members, mark your calendar for our December meeting to be held on Sunday, December 3, 2000. The meeting will be held at Heinz's Bar-B-Que meeting room in Wharton, Texas. A social will be held, beginning at 3:30 p.m. A turkey and dressing meal will be served to members and guests. Ladies, please bring your favorite desert to be served with the meal. The election and installation of 2001 officers will be held. We will also be exchanging gifts. If you want to participate, please bring a gift valued at $5 for each member or guest that plan to attend.
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Celebrants Lodge 133, San Antonio honored October birthday celebrants Henrietta Lowak, left, and Viola Spacek at their October meeting. The November meeting of Lodge 133 will be this Sunday, November 19 at the Good Shepherd Church in San Antonio. Please call in your reservations to Carolyn Bucek: 979-532-1910 or Rita Vanek: 979-543-6220. We will need to make reservations with the caterer so please call on or before November 30, 2000. We are looking forward to seeing you at the party. Happy Holidays to you all. Fraternally, Rita Vanek, Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-
Bleiblerville-Nelsonville SPJST Lodge 201 held its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, October 8, 2000. The meeting was called to order by President Mrs. Elaine Duron at 3 p.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Mrs. Lillie Mae Shupak and approved. The lodge treasurer and hall treasurer gave their reports. Nine members and two visitors were in attendance. We welcome Mrs. Dolorus Kasse as a member of Lodge 201. She transferred from another lodge. We are so happy to have you with us. It was reported the back door in the kitchen area had been replaced with a new door. Thank you. On the sick list we had knowledge of were Jessie and Pearl Macat and Mr. Leroy Grebe. The next meeting was Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 3 p.m. We will have to make final plans for the honoring of the 50-year members who will be at the December annual meeting. Mrs. Celesta Balke Reporter —SPJST-
Reunions Spring Branch High School Class of '70 Reunion The class of 1970 from Spring Branch High School, in the west Houston area, is trying to locate classmates for a reunion to be held January 20, 2001 (tentative date). If you know of any friends or family members who may have attended, please contact: Ginger Rasnick Petter at 979-562-2196 or David Petter at 800-388-8396. You may also make contact by sending your name, address, phone no. and e-mail address to: sbhs70@hot mail.com . This promises to be a relaxed and casual get together and only large turnout can ensure a reunion success. November 18 All former teachers, students and friends of the Ammannsville parochial and public schools—at the K.J.T. Hall in Ammannsville. For more information please call E.J. or Mildred Bayer (979) 263-4287 (Weimar); Joyce Barta (713) 869-2934 (Houston); or Alice or Robert Hollas (979) 743-6165 (Schulenburg). —SPJST-
Undercover Eggs Here is a remedy to keep hard boiled eggs from changing color once the shell is peeled. After eggs are boiled, remove from heat and cover pot for a few minutes before shelling. The shell is easily removed under running warm water. —Raymond Posival Lodge 15, Buckholts
Make a Colorful Repair
Lodge 215, South Plains Sets Up Shop When Lynn County held its annual Harvest Days celebration on September 29 and 30, SPJST was there. Pictured above is the SPJST booth that was set up to dispense information about the Society. INSET PHOTO: One of the people to drop by the SPJST booth was Ginger Noblet, SPJST Lodge 215 scholarship recipient, who is now attending Waylan Baptist University.
When your care gets a major scrape, you need to get it touched up before rust sets in. But you can cover a minor scratch yourself, with a little help from the kids arts and crafts supplies.' Select an ordinary wax crayon of an appropriate shade and just color in the scratch, then buff it with a soft cloth to blend in the color. —Aleen Jaecks Lodge 18, Elgin
Shine, Shine, Shine Put a piece of wax paper on end of ironing board. Push hot iron back and forth and watch your iron shine! —Mabel H. VVinkelmaim Lodge 201, BleiblervilleNelsonville
Keep Your Salt Swift Most people know this but for those who may not, to prevent salt from becoming moist in the shaker, add a few grains of uncooked rice. —Raymond Posival Lodge 15, Buckholts
Young members of Lodge 215 participated in the Harvest Days parade.
Send in your Insights and Outsights to the Vestnik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Members who send in helpful hint(s) will be entered in a monthly 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.
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In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, West, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our condolences to the bereaved brother and relatives and friends of our departed brother, LOUIS W. KAZDA, 81, of Abbott who passed away Friday, October 27, 2000, at a Hillsboro nursing home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 29 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott with Ron Scheible O.S.A. as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites followed at Fatima Cemetery in Abbott. Mr. Kazda was born March 22, 1919 in Waco. He had lived in the Abbott most of his life. He was retired from Certain-teed Products as a maintenance supervisor and was a farmer. He was a former member of the Abbott Independent School District Board of Trustees serving for 20 years, member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, Knights of Columbus Abbott Council, the K.J.T. Society No. 107, SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood, a veteran of WWII having served his country in the US Navy, and V.F.W. Post No. 4819 of West. Mr. Kazda married Mary Pavlas July 22, 1939, in West. She preceded him in death December 12, 1986. He was also preceded in death by two grandsons. Survivors include three sons, John Kazda and wife, Judy of Albany, Texas, Richard Kazda and wife, Barbara of Fort Worth and Jerry Kazda and wife, Debbie of Abbott; two daughters, Barbara Muehlstein and husband, Frankie, Jr. of China Spring and Mary Carey and husband, Dale of Terrell; one brother, Walter Kazda of Camano Island, Washington; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Resolution Committee Georgia Skerik Willie Skerik Peggy Dobecka -SPJST-
In Memory of Della Kocurek Della Minnie Naivar Kocurek passed away peacefully Tuesday night, October 10, 2000. Della was born in Vox Populii, Texas near Cat Springs on March 18, 1906 to parents John Josef Naivar and Frances Frnka Naivar. They moved from Cat Springs to Ratibor (near Temple) where she attended Lost Prairie School and even stayed on to teach sixth grade. Her parents farmed and had a mercantile store. Della came to Rosenberg where her sister, Carrie lived and she worked as a waitress at the Harvey House by the railroad. She met and fell in love with Willie Albin Kocurek. They married on January 6, 1929. Then the depression came. Times were hard, but they worked hard and survived as a family. Della attended the Buddy Benz
School of Floral Design in Houston as did three daughters and one granddaughter. She was blessed with a green thumb and won many blue ribbons at the Fort Bend County Fair. Della and Bill started Kocurek's Flower Shop in 1950. After both retired in 1970, she and Bill moved to Jewett, Texas to raise cattle. Bill passed away in 1986, but Della remained there with the garden, cattle, guineas, ducks and turkeys. She especially loved her family, fishing on her own lake, watching football, collecting salt and pepper shakers, gardening, flowers, playing 42, cooking, baking and reading. The couple had attended the Rosenberg Brethren Church in Rosenberg and, since 1970, the First United Methodist Church in Jewett, Texas. Della remained at the farm until 1994 when she moved to Kateland Square in Richmond, Texas and later to Stonegate Nursing Center in Fort Worth, Texas. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2000. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Bill; brothers and sisters, Albin Naivar, Annie Vasicek, Matilda Sodek, Mary Talasek, Carrie Talasek, Frank Naivar, Ed Naivar and siblings Johnny and Ema who died as children. Della is survived by children, William Kocurek and wife, Mary Jane of Richmond, Marvin Kocurek and wife, Esther of Anchorage, Frances Wheat and husband, Gene of Burleson, Jane Hill and husband, Glen of Richmond, Joyce Brooks and husband, Jon of Lewisville and Alice Kocurek of Rosenberg; grandchildren, Conway Wheat and wife, Connie, Janet Payne and husband, Hoby, Chris Ward, Sabrina Ward, Eric Kocurek and wife, Jennifer and Omar Kocurek; greatgrandchildren, Ryan Payne, Jon Wheat, Kamella Wheat, Devin Ward and Taylor Payne; numerous nieces; nephews; sister in-law, Elsie Bobo; and many extended family and friends. Services were held on Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Rosenberg. Burial was in Morton Cemetery, Richmond. Respectfully submitted by, Mary Jane Kocurek
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Resolution of Sympathy The officers and membership of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hilije, expresses its sympathy to the family of our departed sister, FRANCES H. ROD, 91, of El Campo who died Wednesday, November 1, 2000. She was born October 4,1909 in Lavaca County to the late Frank and Annie Leskovjohn Orsak. She was a retired registered LVN, a member of SPJST and a Catholic. Survivors include daughter, Clarice Mitchell of El Campo; son, Anton Rod, Jr. of Rosenberg; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Frances is preceded in death by husband, Anton Rod, Sr.; parents; six sisters; and three brothers. Visitation was Friday, November 3 at Triska Funeral Home Chapel. Wake services were at 7 p.m. also on Friday at the funeral home chapel. Services were on Saturday, November 4 at 10 am. at St. Philip's Catholic Church with the Reverend Michael Petering officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Philip's School Maintenance Fund or Houston Hospice-Fort Bend, 1102 North Mechanic, Suite B, El Campo 77437. May our departed sister rest in peace. Fraternally, Sheldon Holub, President Tria Molberg, Secretary
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Expression of Sympathy The officers and membership of Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville, express their sincere sympathy for our departed lodge sister, PEARL LOUISE BECKMANN MACAT Funeral services for Pearl Louise Beckmann Macat were held Thursday, October 26, 2000 at the Nelsonville Brethren Church at 2 p.m. with Reverend Michael Groseclose officiating. Burial followed in the National Cemetery. Mrs. Macat passed away Tuesday, October 24 in Bellville, having just celebrated her 74th birthday. Born October 12, 1926 in Bellville, she was the daughter of Edwin and Ladella Abel Beckmann. She was raised in Bleiblerville where she attended public school. On October 4, 1947, she was united in marriage with Jesse Frank Macat. Pearl and Jesse lived in Houston for four years before returning to the Nelsonville area where they had made their home since. They have both been members of the Brethren Church. Pearl was a member of the Christian Nelsonville Sisters and SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiblerville. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jesse Macat of Nelsonville; son and daughter in-law, Frankie and Marlene Macat of Bleiblerville; daughter and son in-law, Kathy and Clayton Ignasiak of Bellville; grandsons, Matt Macat of Bleiblerville, Chris and Kevin Ignasiak of Bellville; sister, Myrtle Bentke of Brenham; numerous other relatives; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Roy Beckmann; and sister, Myrtle Macat. Pallbearers were Neil Beckmann, Matt Macat, Chris Ignasiak, Kevin Ignasiak, Monte, Warmke and Bubby Siptak. Honorary pallbearer was Warren Warmke. In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish, may make memorial gifts to the Nelsonville Brethren Church. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville. Our Lodge 201 has lost a great member. Pearl was so faithful and never
missed a meeting. She was always ready to give a helping hand when things needed to be done. Her illness was short-a rare bone marrow disease. We will all miss her true friendship as a Sister in our lodge and community. Resolution Committee Mrs. Celesta Balke -SPJST-
n Memory of Karolina Zeman Funeral services for Karolina Zeman, 98, of Guy, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 30, 2000 at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 9122 Church Street in Needville with the Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Burial followed at the Guy Public Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were David Zeman, Kenneth Sweeny, Glynn Sweeny, Michael Kutej, Alvin Kutej, Anthony Matula and honorary pallbearer, Ronald Kutej. Mrs. Zeman passed away Thursday, October 26, 2000 at her home. She was born Karolina Barak on May 19, 1902 in Schulenberg. She was a wife, mother and homemaker who loved flowers, gardening and canning. She was a member of St. Paul Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie J. Zeman; parents, John and Annie Barak; brothers, Henry, Anton and Willie Barak; and sisters, Lydia Hewer, Andeline Bosak, Julie Taylor and Ida Gasch. She is survived by her son, Alfred 0. Zeman and wife, Inez of Lubbock; daughters, Viola Kutej of Guy, Elanora Matula of Damon and Vlasta Smerek and husband, Albert of Guy; sister inlaw, Edna Barak of West Columbia; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Paul Presbyterian Church. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 29, 2000 at Garmany and Carden Funeral Chapel in Needville with a prayer service being held at 5 p.m. Services were under the direction of Garmany and Carden Funeral Directors, Inc, Needville. May our sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Winnifred Susan Willie Mae Kuykendall -SPJST-
SPJST cemetery markers available Bronze SPJST cemetery markers are available for purchase through the Home Office for $34. The price includes postage and handling. The markers, which measure three inches in diameter, include a four-inch threaded post for mounting. To purchase marker or to receive additional information, please contact the President's Office at 1 (800) 727-7578. -SPJST-
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Youth Letters Section
Let's hear what your members and youth club are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to:
District Two hosts lock-in at Lodge 24, Cylone after state volleyball tourney
nursing home. We also attended the fall district three meeting in Dallas and I won third place with my ornament. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Brooke Craig (13) 11/15/00 —SPJST-
In what has become an annual tradition, District Two will be holding a lock-in following the SPJST Volleyball Tournament. The lock-in will be held at Lodge 24, Cyclone beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 18 and ending at 7 a.m., Sunday, November 19. Food, movies, games and a hayride will be furnished. We encourage everyone to come out and have a great time. All members of SPJST are invited. We especially look forward to seeing members of the volleyball teams from around the state. Guests are also welcomed. We look forward to seeing everyone at the volleyball tournament and then at Lodge 24, Cyclone for fun, fellowship and a sleepless night on Saturday, November 18. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor --SPJST-
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Christmas program and decorate on Friday, December 1. Everyone needs to be present. Anyone wishing to be in the Veterans' Day parade on November 11 can participate in it. Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka 11/15/00 —SPJST-
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood
member attends Texas Fraternal Congress in Bryan Dear Readers, We will start our crafts for the rest home for Christmas. We all had a good time bowling and having pizza. We also will try to go to Six Flags on December 10. I went with my cousin, Traci Dobecka, to the Texas Fraternal Congress in Bryan. She performed the number for which she won first place at State Youth Achievement Day. Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka 11/15/00 —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club reports on October meeting Youth Club learns about flying Dear Readers, Our last meeting was well attended. at October meeting Our speaker for the evening was Mr. Allen who talked to us about flying an airplane. Thanks Mr. Allen. Our crafts were brought by the Kovars. We discussed our Christmas program and having a lock-in. Our next meeting will be December 2 at 1:30 p.m. Fraternally, Heather Slenk 11/15/00 —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook
Youth Club program set for December 3 Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 9, Snook is having a Christmas program on Sunday, December 3. It will be at the SPJST hall at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. Santa Claus may even be there, too. Hope to see you there! Fraternally, Kimberly Gaas 11/15/00 —SPJST-
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Youth Club member Club members enjoys "dream come enter ornament true" at Disney World contest
Youth Club outlines upcoming projects
Dear Readers, We held our monthly meeting for November on Friday, October 28. We drew names for Christmas and had a Halloween party. I came dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. We also attended the fall festival at the district three meeting. I won second place with my ornament and after the meeting I went on a "Make A Wish" flight to Disney World. It was a dream come true! Bracy Craig (7) 11/15/00 —SPJST-
Dear Readers, Our Our charities for November are • 100 pennies for scholarship drive • Fruit for the elderly • Yoplait yogurt bids for the Susan G. Komen, Breast Cancer Foundation. Thanks to Garrett, Bradley and Zachary for the turkey candy crafts. They were delicious! Also thanks Aunt Georgia for the punch and cookies. Fraternally, Holly Slenk 11/15/00 —SPJST-
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Youth Club draws names for exchange
Dear Readers, We held our November meeting on Friday, October 28. We drew names for Christmas and discussed our plans for the rest of the year and we had a costume party. We took cakes to the
Dear Readers, At our meeting, we drew names for exchange of gifts for Christmas. We are to spend up to $7.50 The Christmas party will be on Sunday, December 3. We will practice the
Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 1. Thanks to Mr. Allen for speaking to us on flying. Under new business, we discussed a Christmas program on December 3, playing bingo at the nursing home for Make a Difference Day, the State Volleyball Tournament and having a fall lock-in for our club. Next Meeting December 3
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Dear Readers, We held our meeting and we had nine members and five guests present. We discussed going to the District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas. We all entered the christmas ornament contest. I got second place on mine. We held our Halloween party on Friday, October 27. We wish our Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka a speedy recovery from her surgery. Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman 11/15/00 —SPJST-
discussed our Christmas program and donations for next month. On December 3, we will have a covered dish supper at 5 p.m. followed by our Christmas program. Everyone is invited to attend. Fraternally, Hailey Slenk 11/15/00 —SPJST-
Youth Club welcomes Robert Lewis
Dear Readers, I would like to welcome new member Robert Lewis to our youth club. A special thanks to Mr. Allen for speaking to us about becoming a pilot. We
Our next meeting will be on December 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Snook SPJST lodge hall. Fraternally yours, Jason Gaas 11/15/00 —SPJST-
Lodge 17, New Tabor
members make Thanksgiving turkeys at meeting Dear Readers, On Sunday, November 5, SPJST Lodge 17 had its monthly meeting. We made a turkey out of a pot. First we sponge painted the pot brown. After the pot dried, we put on eyes, waddle, feet and nose. Then we put styrofoam in the pot. After that, we put grass in the pot. We then put suckers in the styrofoam for the feathers. This project was fun and seasonal. I hope you take my instructions and make your own Thanksgiving turkey. Happy Thanksgiving! Fraternally, Kyle Skrabanek 11/15/00 —SPJST-
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Tabor youth members carve pumpkins The SPJST New Tabor Youth Club Lodge 17 held its annual Halloween party on October 27, 2000. We had a costume contest and enjoyed hot dogs for dinner. We carved pumpkins and went on a spooky hayride. Reporter Kathryn Skrabanek 11/15/00 —SPJST-
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welcomes new ember ber Meeting The SPJST New Tabor Youth Club Lodge 17 held its October meeting on October 8, 2000. There were 17 members present. We made plans for our annual Halloween party and were reminded of the District Three Fall Fun Day. The meeting concluded with a craft. November Meeting
The SPJST New Tabor Youth Club Lodge 17 held its November meeting on November 5, 2000. We began by welcoming our new member, Kelly Kovar. We also welcomed our visitor, Mitchell Oroyo. Lacy Jones was nominated as our new secretary and we made plans for our annual Christmas lock-in which will be held on December 1. We discussed our charity project and the tee-shirt design contest. We also plan to have a volleyball tournament for seventh through twelfth grades. Details will be in the newsletter. Next Meeting December 3 We concluded our meeting with a Thanksgiving craft. Our December meeting will be held on December 3 at 3 p.m. Kathryn Skrabanek Reporter 11/15/00 —SPJST-
Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club member pulls baby cousin in peanut parade Dear Members, I was in the Peanut Festival Kiddie Parade. I pulled my baby cousin, David in a wagon full of peanuts. He liked he parade. Lian was in it, too.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be available. Vendor and exhibit booths will be open. Music will be provided throughout the morning by Patrick Veit. Harris County Chapter President Daniel Hrna will introduce Ray Snokhous, Honorary Czech Consul of the Southern District of Texas. Congressman Gene Green will talk about national legislation declaring October as National Czech Heritage Month. The keynote address will be given by the Honorable Dr. Ivan Dubovicky, Cultural Attache of the Czech Embassy. He will speak on "How Texas Czechs can help the Czechs in the Czech Republic," a historical perspective including commentary on the November 17, 1989 "Velvet Revolution." Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with catering by Kresta's of Brazoria Cost is $6. The CHS business meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with President Frank Mikula presiding. There will be cultural exhibits on display featuring musical instruments including Clarence Pertl's exhibit on the art of violin craftsmanship. Chapter members who wish to reserve a booth should call Daniel Hrna at 1 (877) 566-9800. There is no charge for exhibits, but a $25 fee is charged for vendors. Chapter presidents are reminded to call Mr. Hrna as to how many from their respective chapters will be attending. Frances Holley, Reporter —SPJSTShe won second place on Saturday. We rode a float in the big parade. We had lots of fun, but my arms got tired of waving. All my friends saw me. They yelled and waved at me. We sold lots of peanut brittle and peanuts. Fraternally, Travis Purchis (8) 11/15/00 —SPJST-
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You may register in person, by phone, mail or fax. Forms of payment are cash, check, money order, or credit cards. You may register in person at the Austin Community College Highland Business Center, 4th floor (HBC) located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, 78752-4390 between 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Conversational Czech I BSKL 9017, 100 January 15 - February 26, 2001 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Mondays Room 220 Highland Business Center (HBC) This class is for students with little or no background in the language. Ths class introduces the foundation of the Czech language and basic expressions useful for everyday life and for traveling in the Czech Republic. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic grammatical structure. 21 hours. Textbook required. Conversational Czech II BSKL 9018, 100
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March 5 - April 23, 2001 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays Room 220 Highland Business Center (HBC) This class is for students who have completed Conversational Czech I successfully and wish to continue and want to improve their grammar, speaking, and listening skills. Textbook required. —SPJST-
awards scholarships, Invites applicants CESAT
CESAT (Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas) is pleased to announce its 1999 - 2000 Micek and Maresh scholarship recipients. Dr. Micek was a professor of Czech cultural movement in Texas and a professor of Czech language at the University of Texas. Dr. Maresh was a Houston physician. Both were avid supporters of Czech studies and higher education. The Micek Scholarship and Maresh Scholarships were awarded to Jeremy Rathke, son Robert and Sandra Kruse and Mike Rathke of Taylor, Nathaniel Ferguson, son of Brenda and John Ferguson of Puyallup, Washington, Michelle Flippin daughter of Larry and Shirley Flippin, Sr. of Taylor, Texas and Lisa Peschel, daughter of Dan and Cheryl Peschel of Lancaster, Wisconsin. CESAT, which began at the University of Texas at Austin, continues to promote the Czech language and culture in Texas. Recipients of these scholarships must be students of Czech and are encouraged to respond by contributing to the Czech community in the future. Last Call for Applications Applications are now being accepted for the 2000-2001 academic year. For information or an application, contact George Pazdral, M.D., J.D., Secretary of Matise, 6635 White Marsh Valley Walk, Austin, Texas, 78746. Application must be made by Monday, November 20, 2000. Awards will be announced by February 28, 2001. —SPJST-
Taroky Champs
The 2000 Westfest Taroky Tournament was held on Saturday, September 2, 2000, at the West Community Center in West, Texas. Fifty-two players from around the state competed in the twelfth annual tournament which was held in conjunction with the 25th annual Westfest celebration. The tournament winners were seated, L to R: first place - Greg Kubes of Fort Worth, Texas; second place - Lawrence Hesse! of Waco, Texas; third place - Louis Brezina of Midland, Texas; fourth place - Charles Frietsch of Schulenburg, Texas. Standing, L to R: Ernest L. Bezdek, Tournament Co-Chairman; Nita Gerik, Westfest Director; Bernard R. Lenart, Sr., Tournament judge; Henry Kubala, Tournament judge and Kenneth Kubala, Tournament CoChairman. (Photo Courtesy of Larry Knapek, The West News, West, Texas)
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-77 overr Time to Reme.r. - The 1.1th Anniversary of The lvet revolution: "The day in time we cannot forget—a day to always remember." Reception, including refreshments, from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Czech Cultural Center Houst.n Marketplace, Northwest Mall, Novem' er 18 State Czech Heritage S ciety Fall Meeting—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street, Houston. Novem er 20 Deadline to apply for CEFT scholarships given in the name of Dr. Eduard Micek and Dr. Henry R. Maresh. Awards will be announced by February 28, 2001. For information or to receive an application, please write to: George Pazdral, M.D., J.D., Secretary of Matice, 6635 White Marsh Valley Walk, Austin, Texas, 78746. December 5 Wharton County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society annual Christmas party/dinner, 7 p.m.—at the fellowship hall of the First Christian Church. A spe cial program is being planned. December 9 Czech Cultural Center Houston annual Children's Czech Traditions Christmas Party and Open House, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—festive celebration of traditional Czech music, dance, story telling, games, refreshments and lots of fun. Displayed will be Christmas ornaments, crystal, pottery, porcelain, linens, lace and much more! The Market Place, Northwest Mall, 290 at 610 N+W. Contact Effie M. Rosene (713) 6866362. December 12 Fayette County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas Christmas party. Beginning January Through April, 2001 Czech Language Instruction, Second Session, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.—offered at Sokol Houston, 1314 West Patton, one block north of North Main and one block east of Airline or exit West Patton off I45. Classes will be taught by Mrs. Pivonka and Mr. Kudrna, a native Czech. Later enrollment in subsequent class sessions is accepted and every effort is made to help later arrivals. For further information, call any of the following telephone numbers: Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403; (713) 862-6594; or (713) 666-2782. February 27, 2001 "Fayette County Day"—at the State Capital in Austin and the Rotunda has been reserved for the Fayette County Czechs and Germans providing entertainment alternately from 12 to 1 p.m. May 3, 2001 Dinner/Dance in San Antonio—at the St. Anthony Hotel to benefit the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center at LaGrange. Music is being provided by the Bobby Jones Orchestra. Individual tickets per person are $100; a settlers table of 10 is $1,000; an explorers table of 10 is $2,000 and pioneers table of 10 is $5,000. For additional information regarding this event, please call Mary Ann Kocurek Rodgers at (210) 8222757, Loretta Valenta at (210) 648-5962 or Sara McDaniel at (800) 628-6028. —SPJST-
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Fraternal Activities and ::_mtertainment 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 "=^ '='^ LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, November 17.—Soical Night, 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 24—Birthday Party 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) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Monday, November 27—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Hall in Weimar. Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Meeting location to be announced.
LODGE 18, ELGIN 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. Sunday, December 10—Christmas Dance: Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Bring snacks for your table. Sunday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance: Vrazels', 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $10 per person. No reservations. Black-eyed peas, coffee and corn bread served after the dance. 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. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Alma Schmidt at (512) 281-4371; for reservations, call Mildred David (512) 2615272; for band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is non-smoking.
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 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m
LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Sunday, November 19—Barbecue Dinner Fund Raiser: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates consist of 1/2 barbecye chicken, beans, potatoes, salad, slaw, cobbler and tea for $6. 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 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the ^'~^ ~~ ^~~x of each month at 3 p.m.
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LODGE 24, CYCLONE 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. LODGE 25, ENNIS Sunday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Loaded Guns, c,/w. Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, please call the hall (972) 875-8381 and
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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, SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: bvanicek@vvm.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. SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. $12.50 2 3/8" x 5" $25.00 4 7/8" x 5" $50.00 10" x 5"
leave a message. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Sunday, December 10—Lodge meeting and Christmas meal. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the meeting room on the ground floor of the SPJST Hall building at 106 Leveridge Street in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, November 17—Granger Polka Boys Friday, November 24—Polka Stars Friday, December 1—Earl Beatty Sunday, December 3—Country Classic, 3 to 7 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m with a covered dish meal served after the meeting. All members and guests are always welcome. The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 3657632.
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Star Hall is a Non-Smoking facility. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances in 2000 will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Louis Kohutek (254) 983-2261 or (254) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. Every third Friday is game social night beginning at 5 p.m.
LODGE 54, WEST Sunday, November 19—Sokol Fried Chicken Dinner Fund Raiser
LODGE 35, ELK 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 Bellmead and g.o 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) 8752156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Sunday, December 3—Bingo, 2 p.m. Smoke free day Sunday, December 10—Lodge Christmas party and Installation of officers Saturday, December 16—Wedding Sunday, December 31—Private Party Lodge meetings areteld 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 Molberg (979) 5433044 or (979) 648-2317 (lodge hall.)
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LODGE 47, SEATON. Saturday, November 18—Granger Polka Boys Monday, November 20—Board meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 25—Central Texas Sounds Saturday, December 2—Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Sunday, December 3—Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, December 9—No Dance Saturday, December 16—Open Monday, December 18—Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, December 23—No Dance. Merry Christmas! Sunday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance: Jerry Haisler and Melody Five, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 730 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan.
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LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December 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.
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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 meetings are the first Friday in March, June and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night) or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and cover is $5. Game nights (taroky, dominos, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and Dec. at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "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. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 852-9982 or (361) 854-8423.
Wednesday, November 15, 2000---VESTNIK/15 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 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 352-4397 or Ben Jarma at 3481514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps at (254) 778-4371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home). LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, November 18-Bobby Layne, big band music, *Dress Code. Tickets $12 each. Saturday, November 25-Granger Polka Boys, polka/variety. Tickets $6 each. Saturday, December 2-Jack Melick, big band, *Dress Code. Admission $12 per person. Saturday, December 9-Bobby Jones, polka/variety. Tickets $6 each. Saturday, December 16-Manny Green's Christmas Dance, big band, *Dress Code. Admission $11 per person. Sunday, December 17-Blue Room Party: Pat Veit 3 to 8 p.m. Advance ticket sales begin November 14-Tickets $15 each. Tickets must be paid for by December 8. Saturday, December 23-Christmas with The Travelers, polka/variety. Tickets $6 per person. Sunday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Gus Lindemann. Advance ticket sales only. Tickets $15 each. Reservations begin November 17. Tickets must be paid for by December 20. 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, November 19-Mikula's, p/w, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 3-Music by Harry Czarnek's Texas Dutchmen of Houston/ Members and Friends Christmas party. More information is coming from the dance committee. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Country/ western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing every Friday night sponsored by Zane Laurini's Stardust Ballroom. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390AM on Sunday's at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Call 1 (800) 332-9303. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. 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-first and third Tuesdays. Youth Club meets the second Sunday. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. 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 Sunday, November 19-District Six fall Meeting, Inez Community Center, hosted by Lodge 97. Sunday, December 3-Annual Christmas Dinner/Social, REA Building; details to follow. 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.
Saturday, December 16-Aces High Saturday, December 23-No Dance Sunday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Down Time
LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.
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. Lodge 172 rents the hall on the last Saturday of each month. For reservations, call the lodge hall (281) 4873297. 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 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, November 19 - Thanksgiving dinner at the Good Shepherd Church in San Antonio. Members are encouraged to attend and are asked to bring a side dish and dessert for their family. Dinner will be served at 12:30 followed by the meeting. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August and 6:30 p.m. 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, December 2-Annual Christmas party Sunday, December 10-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. 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 148, BLESSING Sunday, December 17-Blessing V.F. Dept., 2 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON Wednesday, December 3-Lodge meeting. Please see Lodge Letters section for details. The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Heinz's 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 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 172, PASADENA (Note: Beginning January 1, 2001, Lodge 172, Pasadena will hold a dance on the first Saturday of each month. The hall will be open for rentals the rest of the month. The dances will be held at the same time next year as they were this year 8 p.m. to 12 midnight.) Saturday, November 18-Down Time Saturday, November 25-Rental Private Party Saturday, December 2-Diversion Saturday, December 9-Michael T
LODGE 175, ROSENBERG Monday, December 11-Lodge meeting. Location to be announced. LODGE 177, ACADEMY (Note the meeting time change for winter months.) Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-2042239-0 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) 4352286; 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 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538 or (972) 263-9031. 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 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 3 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank in the Community Room. 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 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas.
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Saturday, December 2 Lodge 26, Skidmore Lodge 66, Waco Lodge 142, Houston Sunday, December 3 Lodge 9, Snook Lodge 54, West Lodge 92, Fort Worth Members/Friends Christmas Party/Dance Lodge 97, Placedo Lodge 151, Wharton at Heinz's BBQ Lodge 187, Round Rock Wednesday, December 6 Lodge 139, Danbury Saturday, December 9 Lodge 13, Dime Box Sunday, December 10 Lodge 18, Elgin Christmas Dance Lodge 28, East Bernard Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge 65, Crosby and Lodge 91, Crosby Christmas Luncheon Lodge 185, New Braunfels Tuesday, December 12 Lodge 186, Caldwell Wednesday, December 13 Lodge 51, Ellinger Christmas Social at Ellinger Fire Station Thursday, December 14 Lodge 179, Warrenton Saturday, December 16 Lodge 191, Lufkin Christmas dance Saturday, December 23 Lodge 88, Houston Christmas Dance -SPJST-
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