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ESTNIK SPJST Herald
Joining Hands To Touch Lives .. . . . . Fraternalism for the Family and Our Nation
Official Publication of the SPJST, originally chartered as the Slovanksa Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, in 1897
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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503
February 7, 2001
ISSN-07458800
VOLUME 89 NUMBER 6
100 Pennies Scholarship Drive two-thirds of the way towards goal There have been 664 donations made to the 2000-2001 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive from October through January 17. Donations to date are $9,227.86. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. The seventh listing of contributors follows: Lodge District Donor's Name
172 5 Becka, Jerry C. 92 3 Alholm, Roy 9 1 Allen, Taylor 47 2 Anonymous 142 5 Baez, Aura 24 2 Baker, Andy 24 2 Baker, Jimmy
Name change now official; watch your maii for life certificate endorsements
184 6 Bartek, Dolores 88 5 Bily, Elizabeth Boatman, Billie 1 Briles, Dallas 93 7 Brosh, August 9 1 Burkhalter, Tiffany 47 2 Capps, Dawn Carpenter, Daffy 25 3 Culpepper, John 88 5 Darilek, Rudolph and Celestine 17 1 Dusek, Grant and Grace 18 2 Dusek, Lois 79 7 Elzner, Jerry 18 2 Felfe, Sr., Floyd 9 1 Gaas, Jason 9 1 Gaas, Kimberly 24 2 Gerich, Shelly 23 6 Gertner, Bill and Helen 1 Hairrell, Cullen 9 1 Hejl, Jordan 1 Hejl, Sarah 3 Hlavaty, Nelda Karasek (Continued on page 3.)
SP.IST 2000 - 2001
To the Members and Delegates to the XXVIII Convention:
FEBRUARY 24 • LODGE 24, CYCLONE Make Plans to Attend! The Mission 2100 campaign presents a grand opportunity to spread the word about SPJST throughout the state and build membership in the SPJST. Communicating the goals of the Mission 2100 program will be the central theme in the general session which precedes this year's Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet on Saturday, February 24 at Lodge 24, Cyclone. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. with the program starting at 1:30 p.m. The banquet will follow at 5 p.m. and include cash drawings for prizes of $500, $400, $300, $200 and $100. There will also be an optional morning session, starting at 11 a.m., which will address a multitude of concerns and questions related to selling and/or serving alcoholic beverages at SPJST-related events. The free short course will be presented by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and will be open to all interested lodge members. Please direct your registration materials to the Insurance Department or call them at (800) 727-7578 if you have any questions. SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates Rates subject to change without notice
Home or Farm Mortgages: 6.50% for 1 to 7 years
7.00% for 8 to 15 years 7.25% for 16 to 20 years 7.50% for 21 to 30 years
Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages 8.25% for 10 years 8.50% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life 7.25% for Annualized*
Roth IRA 6.50% for Annualized*
Annuity II 6.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued
4-1-93 and after
Annuity I 5.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 *Rates effective 2-1-2001 through 4-30-2001
In accordance with the'wishes of the delegates to the XXVIIIth Convention held in Temple, the name of our Society has been changed and the official name of our Society is now SPJST. All other provisions of the certificate remain unchanged. Within the next 45 days, you will receive an endorsement to attach to your certificate. This will be an excellent time to review your beneficiary designation and to be sure that your insurance meets your needs. Please contact your sales representative in this regard. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our office or the Home Office. With best regards. Sincerely, Sidney Kacir, Legal Advisor —SPJST-
Donations received to date: $9,227.86 Your gifts are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount that is contributed is applied towards scholarships. To contribute, please send your check to 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive C/O SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 7,2001
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
We Did It Once. Let's Do It Again VESTNIK (LISPS 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, FICF 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
District Seven - Jill Sijansky, 414 Pleiades Place, Corpus Christi, Tx. 78418 - (361) 937-4324 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, Rt. 2 Box 13, Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx., 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth. Tx. 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8045 District Five - Edna Wehring, 1831 Crystal Ct., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2815 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Polly Bayer, 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Tx. 78114 - (830) 216-7954 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, Rt. 1, Box 24-A, Dime Box, Tx. 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Norma Cavanaugh, Box 276, Granger, Tx., 76530 - (512) 859-2550 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Tx. 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76903 - (915) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angelton, Tx. 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K. Rosenberg. Tx. 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR JOHN WELLS P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 (254) 773-1575
STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST Home: (254) 778-9194 Email: jimatspjst@aol.com
Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS 1 and 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC (979) 680-0248
FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II
DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425'
DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I
Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504
DISTRICT 4 (Part Time)
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III
William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (915) 442-3038
Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691
DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell'Phone: (979) 541-1616 Email: kkaspar@wcecnet.net
STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855
LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008
MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904
BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114
BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange, Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North. Bedford, Tx. 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Tx. 76875 - (915) 442-4841 District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2136 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Tx. 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx. 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Tx. 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8550 District Five - Marcell Malak, 7'114 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (713) 691-6434
or (915) 442-3141 (Home)
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 - (979) 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
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All Well and Good The SPJST is a multi-faceted gem. Whether it's selling life insurance or providing charitable assistance, our strength resides in our ability to make good things happen for our members and those we seek to serve. In that regard, supporting physical fitness and wellness programming presents a "win-win" opportunity for the SPJST and its members. Physical fitness and conditioning programs were once commonplace in the SPJST. "Often, early lodge buildings were fitted with gym equipment, observes Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir. "I know that," he says, "because years ago, I helped lug a lot of that stuff around." "SPJST was a leader in promoting physical fitness, Helping our members stay fit was a very positive thing for the SPJST. It can be that way again," says Kacir. "Staying fit," of course, means different things to different people. To a professional athlete, physical conditioning is the vital link to staying in the game and receiving a paycheck. To most of us, it's more of a matter of being able to meet the demands of everyday life without getting overly tired. "A 30-minute workout makes a body feel good and helps one put things in perspective," says Brother Kacir. That's experience talking. For years — in addition to work-related obligations —Brother Kacir's weekly regimen has included racquetball, swimming and working outdoors on his ranch. Staying fit can be a fun and enjoyable experience. Seldom do we reach a point where it's too late to start getting active. No matter what you've done previously, you can improve your chances of longevity and quality of life by getting into the habit of regular physical activity. Throughout the year — beginning in this week's Vestnik — we'll be presenting information on the benefits of physical fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The monthly Vestnik youth contests will also key on the importance of staying in shape. How you choose to apply this information in your lifestyle — or lodge — is up to you. And if simply feeling great isn't enough, guess what? You can also earn the prestigious Presidential Sports Award for the personal challenge of adopting a physically active lifestyle. Details are outlined the story beginning on page four.
Just Ask The key to the success of SPJST's Mission 2100 membership campaign is getting people involved. That applies as much to our Home Office personnel as it does to our sales representatives, lodge officers and general membership. Last week, Supreme Lodge Vice President recognized Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer Dorothy Tomasek as the SPJST Home Office "Recruiter of the Month." In January, Sister Tomasek generated 24 sales leads for the Insurance Department to forward to local lodge sales representatives. For her initiative, Sister Tomasek earned the coveted "Recruiter of the Month" parking space and a $25 dollar gift certificate to the Olive Garden Restaurant. Home Office personnel generated a total of 86 sales leads in January. So, what's Sister Tomasek's secret to generating sales leads? "Just asking," she says, modestly. "In my dayto-day conversations, I talk about the SPJST and what it has to offer. When I'm visiting with someone who I know is a member, I'll remind them that they can purchase additional coverage or inform them about some of our other programs — like the Scholarship Program, youth program, annuities and so on. "A lot of times," she continues, "I'll be on the phone with someone who is a member — but then I'll ask about their children and grandchildren .. . and ask if they would like meirl) rship information. The are a 1(4 of prospects out there. They may read or hear about something that we have to offer — but it takes a personal touch — just asking — to make the connection. That's what I try to do." Dorothy Tomasek And that she does very well. On September 1, ;col, Sister Tomasek will complete her 49th year of service to the SPJST. She signed on with the Society in 1952 in Fayetteville, shortly before Home Office operations moved to Temple. She and her husband, Charlie Lee, have one daughter and three grandchildren. To Sister Tomasek — and indeed all SPJST members who are working to achieve the SPJST's Mission 2100 objectives — keep up the good work! —SPJST-
"Supporting physical fitness and wellness programming presents a "winwin" opportunity for the SPJST."
Wednesday, February 7, 2001—VlESTNIK/3
Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates February 11
District Two Skating Party in Temple
February 11 February 17 February 23 February 24
Anniversary and Valentine's Celebration at Lodge 88, Houston SPJST State Tarok Tournament at Lodge 17, New Tabor Library, Archives and Museum Logo Design Contest Ends Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet at Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 32, Victoria Polkafest at Inez Community Center SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament at Lodge 15, Buckholts Annual Fund Raiser at Lodge 47, Seaton District Five Spring Meeting at Crosby American Legion Hall Youth Leader's Workshop at Peaceable Kingdom Barbecue Cookoff at Lodge 142, Houston SPJST State "42" Tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton District Two Spring Meeting at Lodge 187, Round Rock District Six Spring Meeting at Sweet Home Community Center, hosted by Lodge 63, Sweet Home 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Ends Texas Spring Gala at Lodge 24, Cyclone District One Spring Meeting at Lodge 13, Dime Box District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Four Spring Meeting in Tahoka District Seven Spring Meeting at Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center; 1630 Goliad Road; San Antonio
February 25 March 3 March 3 March 4 March 9-11 March 16-17 March 17 March 18 March 25 March 31 March 31 April 22 April 22 April 22 May 20
—SPJST-
Around District Two DYC posts notice of February skating party, lock-in Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. With February rolling around, we have finalized plans for our annual District Two Skating Party. On Sunday, February 11, we will be going to Skate Haven in Temple. Our skating session will be from 5:15 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. All District Two members are encouraged to attend. Members are allowed to bring one guest each. Door prizes will be awarded. Please come out and share this time with others from the district.
Expression of Sympathy Heartfelt sympathy are extended to Supreme Lodge Chairman and District Seven Director Bob Bayer and his wife, Polly, on the death of Polly's father, Joe Pavliska, 84, of Floresville on February 22. Brother Pavliska was also father to District Seven District Youth Counselor Liz Bielefeld. A longtime peanut farmer, rancher and member of Lodge 107, Floresville, Brother Pavliska is survived by three sons; three daughters; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Brother Pavliska were Monday, January 5 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Floresville. —SPJST-
the State Also, we have rescheduled our District Two lock-in. We had to cancel the lock-in November, but we are ready to stay up all night and have fun. Our lock-in is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, beginning at 7 p.m. and ending Sunday, February 25 at 7 a.m. The lock-in will be held at Seaton Star Hall. Again, members may invite guests. We have plenty of fun things lined up for the night. Food and drinks will be provided. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you at these upcoming events. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Youth Counselor
—SPJST-
District Five plans Spring Meeting March 4 in Crosby District officers and Lodge 65 and 91 met at Baytown Golden Corral on January 27, 2001 at 12 noon. The hosts lodges are 65 and 91. Our spring meeting will be held on March 4, 2001 at Crosby, Texas at the American Legion Hall. The dinner will be served from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. with a social. The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. The meal will be barbecue and all the trimmings. The price for the meal is $5 for adults and $3 for children under age 12. There will be pastry so all you cooks please bring your favorite pastry. Any pastry that is left over will be auctioned off and be divided between the youth clubs so all youths should bring some pastry to help make money for
100 Pennies (Continued from page 1.
160 4 Hohmann, Sharon and Walmar 79 7 Hruska, Lillie 18 2 Huelsebusch, Alton 9 1 Jakubik, Jenna 9 1 Jakubik, Robin 38 1 Janak, Johnnie 6 3 Janek, Jerry and Karen 9 1 Janke, Garrett 47 2 Jezek, Sr., Leon 9 1 Junek, Jess 24 2 Kirby, Christina 24 2 Kirby, Joshua 32 6 Kocian, Sylvia 9 1 Kovar, Hannah 9 1 Kovar, Mia 18 2 Kreidel, Ella 133 7 Kuba, John Albert 17 1 Langham, Patsy 9 1 Lewis, Robert 9 1 Macik, Candice 9 1 Macik, Dwayne 17 1 Orsag, John and Betty 66 3 Orsag, Mrs. Ruby 9 1 Orsak, Josef 24 2 Penn, Amber 84 3 Pokladnik, Richard 160 4 Reid, Gary and Loretta 110 3 Reznicek, Evelyn 29 2 Rieger, Kristen 9 1 Schoppe, Lucas 9 1 Schoppe, Travis 4 6 Scott, Holly 9 1 Shelfer, Bradley 9 1 Shelfer, Zachary 172 5 Sims, Margie Ann 4 6 Siptak, Adam 4 6 Siptak, Josh 4 6 Siptak, Mark 9 1 Slenk, Hailey 9 1 Slenk, Heather 9 1 Slenk, Holly 188 1 Speer, Ruby Lee 1 1 SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville 153 6 SPJST Lodge 153, LaSalle 39 1 SPJST Lodge 39, Bryan your club and will also need to work in the pastry booth to help sell the pastry. There will be bingo so please bring prizes for bingo and door prizes. So invite your fraternal friends and your sister and brothers from your lodge and come out and visit with everyone who you don't see very often. There will be an opening in District Five for a position on the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Board of Directors. This is a new managing committee that was formed at the convention last year. If you are interested, come out and put your name in the hat. Don't forget to mark your calendar for March 4, 2001 and come out and have fun. Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC President and Lillia Mae Peter, FIC Secretary --SPJSTmow
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6 SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club 81 5 SPJST Lodge 81, Needville 9 1 SPJST Lodge 9 youth club 17 1 Surovik, Vlasta 4 6 Vahalik, Elizabeth 4 6 Vahalik, Jonathan 4 6 Vahalik, Nicholas 9 1 Vajdak, Nicole 4 6 Vanek, Christopher Vansa, Billy Joe 185 7 Vermillion, Mona 84 3 Vlk, Adell 9 1 Welch, Bryan 9 1 Welch, Victoria 189 1 Wentrcek, Cody 15 2 Zajicek, Joe and Lillie 135 3 Zmolek, Ella Because of your continued generosity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college. We two thirds of the way towards reaching our goal of $14,000. This year's drive continues thorugh March 31. Guidelines for Giving
1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds, will be listed as a lodge donation. 2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by lodge in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by lodge, alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold. 4. Families or groups which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter, otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by lodge in alphabetical order. 5. 100 Pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the State FAC at (800) 727-7578. Thank you.
—SPJST-
District Six Spring Meeting March 25 in Sweet Home Dear Readers, The spring meeting for District Six will be held Sunday, March 25, at the Sweet Home Community Center. It will be hosted by Lodge 63 Sweet Home. Make plans to arrive a little early so that you can attend the Third Annual BBQ Cookoff Planning Committee Meeting. The cookoff is scheduled for September 14 -15 on the grounds of the SPJST Hall in Hillje. Specific times, an agenda, and a map for the district meeting will appear in March in the Vestnik. Fraternally, Annie Vahalik District Six Secretary
—SPJST-
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4NESTN1K—Wednesday, February 7, 2001
Presidential Sports Award offers motivation, emphasizes regular exercise throughout life The Presidential Sports Award pro- To Earn the Award: gram was developed by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports 1. Select your sport of fitness activity in 1972 in conjunction with national (or several). sports organizations and associations. 2. Keep a record of your participation Its purpose is to motivate all Americans on the fitness log available from the to become more physically active Vestnik office, State Youth Director or throughout life and emphasizes regular Presidential Award Website adminisexercise rather than outstanding perfor- tered by the AAU at http://www.aausmance. The program is administered by ports.org the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). 3. When you have fulfilled the qualifyThe challenge of the Presidential ing standards, send the completed and Sports Award is to make a commitment signed fitness log and $8 per award for to fitness through active al d US and APO/FPO delivery regular participation in ($10 in Canada, $15 all sports and fitness activiother countries US curties. Earning the rency only) to: award means that Presidential you have put in time Sports and effort to meet Award/AAU the challenge of do Walt Disney personal fitness. World Resort The Award recogP. 0. Box 10,000 nizes this achieveLake Buena Vista, ment and the fact Florida that you are part of 32830-1000 a nationwide effort toward a healthier, 4. The fitness log(s) more vital Amof all participants The challenge of the erica. We hope that age 13 or younger you encourage Presidential Sports Award must be signed and your family, verified by an adult. friends and fellow is to make a commitment SPJST members to to fitness through active Please allow up to join in earning the six weeks for delivand regular participation ery. For additional Award. Anyone age six information conin sports and fitness or older is eligible cerning the proactivities . . . We hope to participate in the gram, or for quesPresidential Sports that you encourage your tions concerning Award program. your order, call However, the com- family, friends and fellow (407) 934-7200. pleted fitness log(s) SPJST members to join in of all participants Your Award will earning the Award. between the ages of consist of the folsix and 13 must be lowing items: signed and verified by an adult. In addition, it is especially important that 1. A certificate of achievement from participants over the age of 40, who President Bush personalized with your have not been active on a regular basis, name and suitable for framing. undergo a thorough medical examina- 2. A letter of congratulations from the tion before undertaking any physical Co-Chairs of the President's Council printed on the inside of the frame activity program. It is very important that all partici- mailer. pants take necessary steps to make 3. A blazer patch (embroidered their activity enjoyable and safe. emblem) signifying the sport or fitness Unfortunately, unintentional injuries activity in which you earn your award. can occur even when proper safety pre- 4. A frame mailer emblazoned with the cautions are taken. For example, a hel- Presidential Sports Award Logo. met should be as common for a bicycle as for a football player; racquetball Note: To receive additional emblems, players and shooters should wear add $4 to the award total for each addiappropriate eye protection and walkers, tional emblem ordered and be sure to joggers, runners and bicyclists should designate the category desired. make sure that they are visible to Family Fitness Award motorists. In addition to the standard award According to the United States packet described, family members who Public Health Service, unintentional participate in the program and earn injuries rank fourth among the leading awards together will receive an embroicauses of death in the U.S. and constidered strip which reads Family Fitness tute the first cause of years of potential and is designed to fit just above the life lost before age 65. Therefore, award emblem. Family Fitness strips whenever necessary, put on protective will be awarded each time a minimum gear. of one parent/guardian and one child apply to receive awards at the same The Award You can earn the award in any one of time and meet the program criteria. the sports fitness activities listed at the Each family member will receive one end of this article and you can earn as strip. There is no additional cost to many Awards in as many categories as receive the Family Fitness strip. you like. (Continued on page 10.)
Lodge Letters Section Lodge 1, Fayetteville support community preservation project The Fayetteville SPJST Lodge 1 met on Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. at Keiler's Restaurant for their luncheon meeting. President Polansky read correspondence received from the Supreme Lodge which included: Reminder to send in the "Year-End Lodge Fraternal Services Report for 2000" due February 1, 2001 and refunds to Lodges for 2000 from new insurance sales and renewals. He also canvassed members regarding attending the 2000 Lodge Incentive Awards Banquet on February 24, 2001 at Lodge 24 in Cyclone, Texas. No one expressed an interest in attending. 50-Year Pin Presentations The following three SPJST Lodge 1 members will receive recognition of their long-standing membership with the Society by receiving a 50-year pin and are being contacted regarding their preference as to the presentations of the pins, that is, if they want the 50year pins sent directly to them or to the lodge for formal presentation—Anton Lee Chovanec, Ruth L. Froebel and Allen Gene Schubert. Renewal of fire and liability insurance coverage on the SPJST hall was discussed and it was agreed that the cost of the policy will be split by the Lodge and Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce as previously agreed. Preservation Project The City of Fayetteville has received $19,000 in funds from the Texas Historical Preservation Funds to renovate the Fayetteville Courthouse and Gazebo to its original state. They received a bid in the amount of $60,000 to cover the cost of materials and labor to repair the building. The City is therefore seeking additional funds from the community to make these much needed repairs to the historic structure because with out the courthouse the town would lose a lot of "historic charm". Members voted to donate $500 to this fund. Question was raised as to whether or not the lodge should have the annual combined picnic with the Fayette County Czech Heritage Society at Polansky's Lake at Rek Hill since attendance has dropped the past couple years. Several thought the weather played an important role because of the heavy rains on that particular day and also that there were so many other events, activities, etc. scheduled on the same date. In checking the events calendar, Sunday June 10, 2001 was selected for the picnic.
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Kim Kovar stated that she and Brenda Minarcik would like Lodge 1 to treat the youth members to an outing as discussed last year, but had to be canceled due to so many activities last year. Suggestion was made to take them to the Sheridan Water Park in May. President Polansky stated that the SPJST Hall outside walls and shutters need repair and to be repainted. He also stated that the rental of SPJST hall facilities for arts and crafts booths both inside and outside was quite successful for the antique show weekends. Plans are to do it again for the April and October antique show weekends. The following officers and directors were elected for the year 2001: President Louis J. Polansky Vice President Glenn Pflughaupt Secretary Irene Polansky Treasurer Brenda Minarcik Directors Ruth Froebel, Mary Ann Guthmann Henry Guthmann, Betty Heinsohn Kim Kovar, Bonnie Rohde and Rose Rohde Ruth Froebel talked about other organizations planning trips for their members and suggested that Lodge 1 do something similar in planning a trip and announcing in it in the Vestnik. President Polansky asked her to put something together regarding attending events or touring various sites and present it at the next meeting. Louis and Irene Polansky —SPJST-
Lodge 4, Hallettsville reports on January meeting Dear Members, Our lodge held its first meeting of 2001 on Sunday, January 14 at the Legion Tap Room at 2 p.m. President Joe Siptak opened the meeting followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call showed all officers present. Resolutions of sympathy for our departed members, Emil E. Melnar and Hilmer W. Woytek were read by Vicky Zak of the Resolution Committee. Recognized and welcomed were our guests District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and wife, Kathy, from Victoria. Director Ahlstrom then installed our officers for this year. They include:
Wednesday, February 7, 2001—VESTNIK/5 President Joe Siptak Vice President and FAC Fraternal Activities Coordinator Lillie Balusek Secretary Margaret Smotek
Treasurer Helen Zabransky Reporter Patsy Zabransky Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus Assistant Youth Leader Susan Siptak
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Presents Scenes from January Meeting anuary 7, 2001
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS: Pictured above, from left, front, are: Hattie Kaska (sitting in for Secretary/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Jean Hykel), Treasurer and Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, Reporter Stella Perez, Flag Bearer Georgie Soukup and Assistant Youth Leader Lydia Dobecka. Editor and Director of Communications Brian Vanicek (Installing Officer), Lodge President and District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, Firs: Vice President Ray Perez, George Sulak (standing in for Second Vice President Milton Peterson) and Financial Secretary George Straten. lar-BOU S
Secretary Margaret Smotek read the minutes to the last meeting followed by correspondence. A request was made by member Diane J. Seaman to transfer to Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. Our lodge has three new members, Jackson Garrett Holy, Ethan Glenn Smotek and Morgan Traci Scott. Treasurer Helen Zabransky and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Lillie Balusek reported. Sunshine Chairman Elsie Mascheck reported on the monthly bingo for December and January at the Stevens Convalescent Center. Members assisting her were Mary Matula, JoAnn Matula, Evelyn Holy, Evelyn Sklar, Katherine Woytek, Viola Melnar and Lillie Balusek. A get well card was sent to Elsie Dusek. Margaret Smotek told the members about the in-room visits she, Mary Matula and Helen Zabransky made to Hallettsville Rehab and Nursing Center. Director Ahlstrom spoke to the members on the upcoming SPJST meetings and activities. The Third Annual District Six Barbecue Cookoff will be held September 14 and 15 at the lodge hall of Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. Committees named were: Audit— Victoria C. Orsak, Albert Smotek and Mary Matula; Sunshine—Elsie Mascheck; Refreshments—Mary Matula and Victoria C. Orsak The meeting adjourned. Door prizes donated by the lodge and Mike Ahlstrom were won by Jennifer Hessler, Viola Holly, Frank Matula, Margaret Smotek, Joe Siptak and Joe Balusek. Our next meeting will be held Sunday, February 11 at the Legion Tap Room at 2 p.m. January, February and March birthdays will be recognized and a cake given. Games will be played and lunch served. Make plans to attend. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 8, Weimar receives Mission 2100 briefing The regular monthly meeting of Lodge 8 was held on Monday evening at 7 p.m. January 22 at the Veterans Memorial Hall, Weimar with 18 members and guests registering. Two very special guests were Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and Mrs. McBride. The meeting was called to order by President Leo Jares with those in attendance reciting the Pledge of Allegiance followed by moments of silence in tribute to departed members and friends. Roll call of officers showed all officers present. Secretary Jo Ann Jares read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read followed by the treasurer's report of expenses and money received to date which was approved as given. Communications from the Supreme Lodge were read concerning upcoming Annual Awards Banquet to be held at Lodge 24, Cyclone on Saturday, February 24, 2001 and plans for Lodge 8 to be represented. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Henrietta Veselka gave her report. She, Eugene Veselka and Erline Janik delivered Christmas baskets to the Regency Nursing Home and College Place in Schulenburg to SPJST Members. While there, they visited members and friends. President Jares reported he and wife, Jo Ann attended the District Six Barbecue Cookoff planning meeting on January 6 at Hillje. The date was set for September 14 and 15 with the hopes that Lodge 8 participate in the raffle and other activities again. The District Six Spring Meeting has been set for March 25 at Sweet Home with Lodge 8 to be represented.
This Is How Members of Lodge 6, Cottonwood honored two of their past Presidents during the January meeting. Pictured above, Editor Brian Vanicek, far left, and 2001 Lodge 6, President Johnnie Krizan, Al Soukup, center left, and Robert Dobecka with SPJST jackets, acknowledging their commitment to Lodge 6, Cottonwood and the SPJST. State Field Representative and Lodge 6 member Jerry Kucera, right, recognizes Robert Dobecka for selling the most SPJST insurance certificates in December in District Three as his wife, Lydia, looks on.
It Works Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride explains the particulars of the SPJST's Mission 2100 membership drive to those attending the January meeting of Lodge 8, Weimar.
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,. After the meeting; after the dinner; and after the food has been put away, Lodge 6 Reporter Stella Perez and her husband, First Vice President Ray Perez, right, take a break and share conversation with Raymond Marek.
Members and guests note Brother McBride's presentation. In other lodge business, Lodge 8 President Leo Jares reported that the District Six spring meeting would be on March 25 at Sweet Home and the District Six Barbecue Cookoff would be held September 14 and 15 at Hillje.
6/V1ESTNIK—Wednesday, February 7, 2001
New Members New members accepted into the lodge were Nailer Cooper, Jr., Julian Orona and Monica Kocian. New members by transfer accepted into the lodge were Dennis Veselka, Marilyn Yates and Carolyn Moreno. Birthday honorees sung to were for December birthdays—Alice Jochen and Jo Ann Jares and January honorees were Earline Muenster and Raymond Kocian. Supreme Lodge Vice President gave a very interesting presentation on Mission 2100, the 2001 SPJST Membership Campaign "Reaching for the Stars". Following the program, drawings for attendance prizes were held. The next monthly meeting will be held February 19 at the same location— Veterans Memorial Hall. The program will focus on income tax. A speaker has been arranged and members and guests are invited to attend this meeting for fun and fellowship. Fraternally, Leo and Jo Ann Jares —SPJST-
15, Buckholts to host state domino tournament March 3 Lodge
The January 8, 2001 monthly meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the members. A moment of silence was observed in memory of our deceased member. Guests welcomed were District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky and wife, Irma and Thelma Groppel. Please come again soon. The minutes and financial reports were approved., District Two Director stated the Supreme Lodge goal in 2001 was to have 2100 new applications. He then installed the officers of Lodge 15 for the year 2001: President Ricky McCall Vice President Mary Chudej Secretary Charlsie Svetlk Treasurer Virginia Williams Door prizes were donated by Frank Klinkovsky. Thank you for your visit and the prizes. They are really appreciated. We are looking forward to hosting the SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament on March 3. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting is February 12, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally, Charlsie Svetlik --SPJST--
Lodge 24, Cyclone invites members, friends to attend February 12 meeting Dear Members and Friends, Please makes plans to join us for our regular meeting at Lodge 24, Cyclone on Monday, February 12 at 7 p.m. at
Flag Hall in Cyclone. We are extending this invitation to all of our members and the community-at-large. We are excited about the new year and all of the fun activities that we have planned for you. Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and State Field Representative Jerry Kucera will be our special guests at the meeting. SPJST's membership drive will also be explained in detail. The mission this year is 2100 new members across Texas. We at Lodge 24 want to do our best to help in this exciting mission. Lodge 24 looks forward to welcoming lodge members across Texas at the Lodge Incentive Banquet on Saturday, February 24. We hope that you will attend and enjoy the afternoon at Flag Hall. Likewise, please make note of the special Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission workshop that will take place that morning at 11 a.m. This free session will be of interest to lodges with questions relating to sale and usage of alcoholic beverages at lodge events. Other Lodge 24 activities this year include: March 31 Texas Spring Gala (Tickets Available from Active Lodge Members) May 13 Mother's Day Barbecue Lunch October 20 Czech Heritage Day November 3 Barbecue Cook-Off Once again, I invite you to Flag Hall on Monday, February 12. Valentine's Day will be celebrated at the meeting and refreshments will be served. Members are encouraged to bring their favorite Valentine desserts. Make plans to be there. Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny, Reporter —SPJST-
Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard meets February 11 Lodge
Dear Members, A reminder: The February monthly meeting of Lodge Karel Jonas will start one hour earlier—at 1 p.m.—on the 11th. It will be held in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street. The agenda will follow the standard order of business. When the business meeting will adjourn, the fraternal hour buffet luncheon will begin. The luncheon will have a regular fare. Again, this writer wishes to remind everyone that the March meeting will be on the third Sunday, the 18th. To the faithful: See you Sunday and this writer remains Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-
32, Victoria invites members, friends to polka dance February 25 Lodge
SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria will have a polka dance at Inez Community Center at the Inez, Texas on February 25, 2001. Doors will open at 11 a.m. The dance will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $7 per person. Music will be by Vrazels' Polka Band and Bobby Jones Czech Band. Snack Bar will be open, hamburgers and stew meal available and good kolaches. Hope to see lot of you good dancers there. The next lodge meeting is Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at Victoria Electric Co-op Respectfully, Valeria Motal Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
40, El Campo-Hillje reports on January meeting Lodge
The El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 held its monthly meeting January 14, 2001 in Hillje at the lodge hall. President Leona Macha welcomed 22 members. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for all the sick in community and deceased members. Roll call cited all officers present. President Macha called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. She thanked Joseph Bartos for registering members as they arrived. The minutes were approved as read. Lorraine Kana read the treasurer's report. Debbie Sczech gave the Fraternal Activities Coordinator report. September 14 and 15 are the dates for the Barbecue Cookoff in Hillje at the lodge hall. Youth Leader Ardis Bacak gave the Youth Club report. Five members were present and handcrafted Valentines to give to the two S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes. Bingo Manager Sheldon Holub gave the bingo report. The quarterly tax report will be completed and filed. We are averaging 129 people per bingo session. Kitchen Chairperson Dorothy Mader reported the work list for 2001
Congratulations to Tria Molberg and Edmund Kana, who observed birthdays during the February meeting of Lodge 40.
is complete. Josephine Bacak reported the bar sales had increased during the 2000 year. Tria Molberg gave the hall rental report. January birthday honorees were Edmund Kana and Tria Molberg. Tria won the cake which was shared by all. Dorothy Mader won the attendance prize. Edmund Kana made a motion to adjourn the meeting second by Josephine Bacak. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. Tria Molberg. Secretary —SPJST-
66, Waco reports on January meeting Lodge
The meeting was called to order by President John Engelke at Linden Hall, on January 21, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. He wished everyone a very Happy New Year. All officers were present. There were 30 members and one guest, State Field Representative Jerry Kucera present at today's meeting. We were very pleased to have Brother Jerry with us. The youth presented the flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance and Motto. President Engelke had everyone remain standing for our deceased members Elmer Brem, Frankie Muehlstein and Cynthia Kofnovec Reich. Secretary Dana McAdams read the minutes of the November meeting and they were approved as read.
Correspondence Sister Darlene Engelke read correspondence from Brother Jerry Mikulas regarding refund check for Lodge 66 and a letter from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar congratulating Lodge 66 second place winners in the Volleyball Todrnament along with a check. President Engelke read a congratulatory letter from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar for winning the gold for signing 29 new members for Lodge 66. Also a letter was received from President Leshikar about the Incentive Awards Banquet which is to be held on February 24 at Lodge 24, Cyclone. Let President Engelke know if you plan to attend. A letter was also received addressed to the Lodge Officers about 50-year members. Fiftyyear members for Lodge 66 are Steven Andrle, Shirley Ann Davidson, Leona Kadlubar, Willie C. Kofnovec, Sylvia K. Neimeyer and Paul Smajstrala. Sister Dana McAdams read a letter from President Howard Leshikar listing state events for 2001. State Taroky on February 17, State Straight Domino Tournament on March 3, State "42" Tournament on March 17 and State Volleyball on November 17. Chairman of the Board of Directors Johnnie Gaidusek reported that the board met on January 3 at 7 p.m. and had Secretary of the Board Sister Bonnie Pruitt read the minutes of that meeting. Chairman of the Cheer and Condolence Committee Sister Bonnie Pruitt reported that get well cards were sent to Louise Matus who had a stroke and was in therapy, Keri Roessler, Justin Roessler (birthday card), Gladys
Wednesday, February 7, 2001—VESTNIK/7 Pustejovsky, Ben Pustejovsky, Kimberly Culliton, Dorothy Veselka, Eugene Smajstrla and Laurie Yates. Sympathy cards were sent to Ruth Krizan, Lanell C. Brem, Karen B and Greg Hansen, Jerry Allen Brem, Michael Wayne and Michelle Brem, Marvin and Barbara Brem, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brem, Family of Frankie Muehlstein, Randy and Ann Sanders and Irene Sanders. Chairman of the Entertainment Committee Sister Gladys Yates reported the committee met on January 3 with one member absent. Today we are having sausage, turkey and dressing and cobbler. For the February 18 meeting, members are asked to bring sandwiches and the Entertainment Committee will furnish desserts.
New Members Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sister Mary Alice Langlotz thanked the insurance sales people for signing up 29 new members. Without the sales we wouldn't be getting the gold. There was no game night in January and we want have game night in February. Hopefully, we can have it in March. Chairman of the Grievance Committee Sister Gladys Yates reported no grievances.
Youth Report Youth Leader Sister Debbie Galler gave the youth club report. There were 14 youth, six adults and one visitor, Louis Van Zandt, present today. She reported that Certificafes of Recognition were awarded to Mykala Yates, Kevin Galler and Jodie McAdams for the Christmas ornaments. The youth had a Christmas Party on December 10. They had spaghetti and played Bunco. The youth worked the kitchen on New Year's Eve. Sister Debbie thanked Linden Hall for donating the chili, cheese and chips. She reminded the youth about the Tee-Shirt Contest deadline January 31 and the 100 Pennies Fund on March 31. The youth made donations to Caritas, Ronald McDonald House and the Family Abuse Center. Sister Debbie stated that they are looking for 10 new members for the year 2001. The youth will go skating on February 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. She asked members if they had any old glasses to please bring them to the next meeting and they will give them to the Lions Club. The youth are planning a fund raiser for the March of Dimes. They plan to sell bean bags (Easter beanie babies). Today's cake was brought by Trenton Guidroz and the game by Mykala Yates. Youth door prize winners were Tanner Guidroz and Jodie McAdams. Sister Libbie Parma gave the Trust Fund Report. President Engelke gave the auditing report and gave the Bookkeeping Report for Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke who was not able to attend the meeting due to a heavy work load at her office. Sister Darlene Engelke read names of candidates for membership. Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. wrote up Amanda Wilson and Jimmy P. Woods; Johnnie Gaidusek, Sr. wrote up Mary Lee Lambring and Margo Noel Lambring. Darlene Engelke wrote an additional policy for herself. Transferred from Lodge 66 to Lodge 6 was Robert Seith.
Sister Darlene Engelke read Resolutions of Sympathy on Elmer Brem and Frankie Muehlstein. She had no write up on Cynthia Kofnovec Reich. Sister Emma Ceska read a thank you note from her daughter, LaneIle Brem, thanking everyone for all they did on the death of her husband Elmer Brem. Sister Gladys Yates brought up to the floor about changing the date of the April Meeting to Sunday, April 1 due to Easter Sunday being on April 15. A reminder that time changes on April 1. The members voted to change the meeting date to April 1. Lodge 66 members voted to have their Christmas Party on Sunday, December 16, 2001 due to bookings already made for the Saturdays in December.
Brother Rohde recognized Ruby and Carl Klotz being at the meeting after being absent for some time. G. L. Brisbin goes into the hospital on Wednesday for surgery. Florine Rohde and Estelle Coker will have day surgery next week. Door prizes were won by John Jackson, Joyce Martinets, Calvin Eckermann, Mary Ann DePew and Joe Sumbera. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. with the motion made by Doris Eckermann and seconded by Coleman Benner. The February meeting will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2001. Fraternally, Estelle G. Coker —SPJST-
84, Dallas reports on January meeting Lodge
Mission 2100 Reviewed Brother Jerry Kucera presented a film on SPJST application incentives. We need 2100 applications throughout the state for this year. Thank you, Brother Jerry, for a great demonstration. Adult door prize winner was John Engelke. Fifty-fifty winner was Rosemary Spence. Brother Jerry Kucera brought some nice door prize gifts and the winners were Irene Mueller, Louie Veselka, Mary Alice Langlotz and Michael Galler. Sister Libbie Parma was the only January birthday celebrant present today. The next Board of Directors and Entertainment Committee meetings will be held on February 7 at 7 p.m. and the next lodge monthly meeting will be held on February 18 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST-
80, Holland reports on January meeting Lodge
Dear Members and Friends, Harold Rohde, President of Lodge 80, called the meeting to order January 7, 2001 at 4 pm. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and then a moment of silence for departed members. All officers were present except the Fraternal Activities Coordinator. Brother Glen Latham, Secretary, read the minutes of the December meeting. They were approved as read. He also gave a report of all committees and all were all right. Brother Glen also moved to accept four new members. The motion seconded by Gloria Sala and approved by the membership. President Rohde stressed insuring our children and grandchildren. Vice President G. L. Brisbin stated the lodge had had a good year in 2000 and thanked those who worked to make it so. Secretary Glen Latham also expressed his thanks. Brother Rohde stated the only way to make a strong lodge is for everyone to work together. Gloria Sala was the only member present celebrating a birthday this month.
Dear Members, Discussion at our lodge meeting last Sunday was the first of many that will focus on who to get members to know what Lodge 84 has to offer to those of Czech descent. Our lodge hall is located the middle of what many consider to be the cultural center of Dallas. In spite of that, lots of people pass by on a daily basis, without knowing about the many family-oriented activities that take place here. If you are interested in seeing our lodge hall become more active and visible in the community., then please come to the meeting on February 19 at 7 p.m. and say so and bring your thoughts and ideas.
Lodge and Member Updates Vice President Ben Jarma and his wife, Sister Lillie (sunshine lady) as well as Brother Raymond Rejcek, husband of Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sister Faye Rejcek, are in the hospital and were unable to be at the meeting. We missed them, but hope a speedy recovery will find them at our next meeting. We were happy to have two guests, Editor and Director of Communication Brian Vanicek and District Three Director Johnnie Krizan. We thank Brother Vanicek for the gifts that several members won . I didn't. In the House Committee report, Brother Adolph Salac report that he had bought floor wax. We want to thank him for this. Brother Adolph also thanked Brother Emil Petr for helping check the building gutters. Youth Leader Bessie Petr thanked all who helped with the youth program at our Christmas party. She said the youth will visit St. Joseph's Rest Home on February 11 to entertain and present carnations to residents there. Also, the leaders are meeting to plan future activities.
Coming Events The Czech Culture Society meets and have dinner spaghetti, February 26 at the Czech Club. Sister Carlyn Ondrusek gave a schedule of meeting dates for the Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council: February 12 at Lodge 84 (hosts); March 12—Ennis Sokol; April 9— Czech Club hosted by KJT and KJZT; May 14 at Czech Club hosted by
WFLA; June 11—Picnic held at Lodge 84; September 10—Meeting in Ennis; October 8 at Lodge 84, hosted by W.O.W.; November 12 at Lodge 84 hosted by Lodge 84; December 3—at Lodge 84 Christmas party. Brother Emil Petr reported on hall rentals. Our next dances are: February 17 Fritz Hodde and the Fab Six March 17 Vrazels' Polka Band April 21 Rudy and Czech Mates, a band from El Campo playing here for the first time. All dances are 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. so you all come! Our potluck dinner was enjoyed by all. We were happy Lodge 130, Dallas members joined us for dinner and fraternal get-together. It was Sister Barbara Hughes first lodge meeting as Secretary and we thank her for a job well done! Sister Barbara was elected to this position after Sister Evelyn Salac resigned due to her health. Our lodge has lost six members through death within as many weeks. Brother James Durbin, Sister Ella M. Provazek, Brother Milton Honza, Brother Cris Connor, Brother Stanley Rosprim and Brother Edward Tyrock. The members extend sincere sympathy. May your loved ones rest in peace. Fraternally, Rose Scott —SPJST-
88, Houston plans fun-filled Anniversary Celebration this Sunday, February 11 Lodge
This is .the Sunday, February 11, when you can come to Lodge 88 and really enjoy the Anniversary Celebration. Dinner starts at 11 a.m. and that will be baked chicken with all the trimmings. The Birthday Club will have delicious pastry for you to enjoy. The youth will have that good homemade ice cream in the annex building. For your entertainment, the Lodge Concert Orchestra will be playing from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be joined by our Choral Club. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., you will be able to enjoy bingo! Then at 4 p.m., the dance will start with popular Sound Connections (Julius Tupa) playing polkas, waltz and variety music. This is quite a day you, your family and your friends can enjoy! Tillie Helmcamp —SPJST-
88, Houston celebrates Valentine's Day, anniversary Lodge
We invite you to come out and celebrate Valentine's Day with us and also our 36th anniversary on Sunday, February 11, 2001 at our present location. Our great chefs will start the day
8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 7, 2001 with a delicious baked chicken dinner with all the trimmings Lunch will be starting at 11 a.m. with tea or coffee included for a price of $5. The Birthday Club will have pastries available. That's Entertainment Entertainment will consist of the Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra and Choral Club performing from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bingo will start at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The dance will start at 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with music by the Sound Connection (Julius Tupa, Czech Hour). Admission is $5 per person. The famous youth club ice cream will be available in the Annex Building. Come out and join with us for a funfilled day February 11. Fraternally, Helen Hegwood, President —SPJST-
88, Houston posts donation to Memorial Fund Lodge
The following contribution was made to the Memorial Fund of Lodge 88, Houston by Mrs. Elizabeth Bily in memory of her son, Paul E. Bily. Fraternally, Naomi K. Spencer —SPJST-
88, Houston Choral Club holds annual meeting, officer elections Lodge
The Choral Club of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, held its annual meeting and election of officers on Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 7 p.m. The following officers were elected: President—Eugene Barcak; Secretary—Evelyn Walla; Treasurer— Naomi Spencer; Director—Helen Hegwood; Assistant Director—Fred Buri; Telephone Committee—Agnes Cheyney and Helen Kubicek. After the meeting adjourned, the members enjoyed a social hour. For the Joy of Song .. . The Group is composed of 26 active and four honorary members who are called upon to perform at many public functions in addition to presentations at various SPJST lodge activities. The members sing for the simple joy of carrying on the traditions of their Czech heritage and sharing this rich and beautiful treasure with others. The Group is available to perform whenever a representation of traditional Czech music and costumes is desired. The Choral Group has regular practice on Tuesday nights and once a month with the Concert Orchestra. The practice sessions provide an excellent opportunity to learn the traditional songs and also to improve knowledge of the Czech language. Won't You Join Us .. . An invitation to participate is extended to persons who enjoy singing and good fellowship and are willing to make th effort to attend practice regu-
larly. Anyone who is interested in participating should contact the Director Helen Hegwood for more information. Submitted by, Evelyn V. Walla, Secretary —SPJST-
91, Crosby invites members to apply for scholarship Lodge
Lodge 91, Crosby is now accepting applications for a 2001 student scholarship in the amount of $500.00. An application can be obtained by calling Chester Stasney at (281) 843-2882. The application must be completed and returned by February 28. To qualify, a student must be a member of Lodge 91 and have definite plans to enter college in the fall of the year 2001. Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST-
92, Fort Worth invites friends to attend February 9 benefit dinner for Leroy Bates Lodge
Most of you know that our member, Leroy Bates, has been in the hospital for a prolonged stay. The Hood County Committee on Aging at 501 Moore Street in Granbury, Texas is holding a benefit spaghetti dinner in Leroy's behalf. The dinner will be held on Friday, February 9, 2001 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Admission will be by donation. Please call (817) 5735533 for further information. Fraternally submitted, Al Kercho, Reporter —SPJST-
92, Fort Worth Youth Club invites dancers to dance to grammy-winning Brave Combo Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers, The Youth Club is sponsoring the Valentine Dance. We are featuring the hit band, Brave Combo. The dance starts at 8:30 p.m. and lasts till 12 a.m. Door open at 7:30 p.m. so get there early. The dance will be held on February 10 at National Hall, Lodge 92 in Fort Worth. To make reservations early it will amount to $8 per person. At the door, it will be $10 per person. Ages six to twelve years will be $5; six and under will be free. This dance will be most exciting so plan to attend. Yes, the kitchen will be open with hamburgers, sausage sandwiches and other delicious items. We will also hold a cake walk. Feel free to donate any cakes. Sincerely, Amber May 2/7/01 —SPJST-
Happy
Birthday to You!
Lodge 92, Fort Worth's National Hall was the festive scene for a birthday parry honoring Anna Lesikar for her 90th birthday on December 16, 2001. Joining Sister Lesikar, from left, are Lillie McMillen, Mack McMillen, Dona Hubenak, Louise Oujesky, Anna Lesikar and Agnes Reznicek. Interesting to note: All of those pictured above, with the exception of Sister Reznicek, who is 87 — are 90 years young — or more.
Lodge 142, Houston reports on January meeting Our meeting was called to order on Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 2:05 p.m. by President Keith Kieschnick. We had 25 members present who all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed members Christine Moszkowicz. May she rest in peace and her memory remain with us forever. Roll call of officers showed Flag Bearer Chris Schlieder and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Marilyn Spivey were absent. The minutes were read and accepted. Financial Secretary/Treasurer Nancy gave her report and said the year-end of 2000 report to be given next month. All officers and committee reports were given. Sick Committee reported Frank Tumis, Rosie Tumis and Alice Jochen were out-patients in December. President Kieschnick reported no new applicants. There were no visitors. The year of 2001 meeting dates were set—February 11; March 11; Aprill; May 20; June 10; July 8; August 12; September 9; October 14; November 11; December 9; December 14 Christmas Party.
Lunch and refreshments were served. Many thanks to Mary Ann Kieschnick for preparing the delicious chili. It hit the spot! The next meeting will be Sunday, February 11 at 2 p.m. Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST-
142, Houston sponsors second annual barbecue cookoff March 16-17 Lodge
Lodge 142, Houston, 5508 Nolda, will hold its Second Annual Barbecue Cookoff on Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17. Categories include brisket, chicken, pork ribs, pinto beans and potato salad. Entry fee is $25 per entry; $15 entry fee for both Potato Salad and Pinto Beans. For all entries including Master Cook, $100. Entry deadline is March 15. All entry fees will be returned in cash prizes and first through fourth place trophies. For entry information, contact SPJST (713) 862-6291 or Nancy Cook (713) 330-0740. Come on out for a great time! Nancy Cook —SPJST-
Cookoff Reminder Entry forms for the Barbecue Cookoff on March 16 and 17 are at our Lodge lodge. Some are also being sent to Lodges 196, 88, 172 and the Mr. Fred Buri. Birthday wishes go out to Mr. Lawrence Schilhab, January 29. There The meeting was called to order at were no anniversaries for December. 7:33 p.m. by President Robert The capsule drawing for $40 went Mayfield. Pledge of Allegiance was unclaimed due to the absence of Cecil® led by First Vice President/Fraternal E. Gregory and Shannon Marie Boyd. Activities Coordinator Weldon Next month, the capsule goes to $50. Wilkerson after which a moment of Come to our meeting—you could be silence was observed in remembrance the lucky one! of our sick and departed members. The cash prize winners were Amy Secretary Jo Mayfield called the roll. Kieschnick, Rosie Schilhab, H.R. All officers and trustees were present Hermis, Joe Gambil and Chuck except Art Wiederhold. Whitechurch. President Mayfield welcomed everyRefreshment prize winners were one present and introduced guest Lynn Barbara Boyd, Frank Tumis, Rita Johnsen, SPJST Districts One and Five Hermis and Lorriane Motl. State Field Representative. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. President Mayfield asked if every-
172, Pasadena reports on January meeting
Wednesday, February 7, 2001—VESTNIK/9 one had read the printed minutes of both the executive meeting December 6 and the regular meeting December 20 and were there any corrections. There being none, both sets of minutes were approved as printed. Secretary Jo Mayfield read several communications: 1. Thank you from President Leshikar for Lodge 172 donation to 100 Pennies Drive. 2. Notice from Supreme Lodge that Lodge 172 had 30 new members in Year 2000 putting us in the Gold Category of the Incentive Program along with the completion of other requirements. 3. Lodge 172 received from the Supreme Lodge a check for $2,265 for member refund. 4. Info regarding SPJST Work-shop to be held at the Cyclone Lodge on February 24. She requested the membership intending to attend to sign up with her at the end of the meeting. She announced that Lodge 172 has seven 50-year members to be acknowledged. Officers' Reports
President Mayfield reported: 1. That he and Treasurer Tennie Walla had moved one CD to the status of Money Market Certificate Account at Bank United. There was a discussion as to handle another CD maturing January 31. A search for the best rate of interest was suggested along with the recommenda tion that the proceeds be transferred to the new M Mkt Account. 2. He had completed and returned a verification form to the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. First Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Weldon Wilkerson reported that he is working to prepare Lodge 172's Fraternal Report to the Supreme Lodge. He urged each of the members to turn in fraternal acts and hours for Year 2000. He stressed the importance of keeping an accurate account in 2001. Financial Secretary Henrietta Krenek reported that we had seven new members to vote on. Names were read and on motion made, seconded and carried, the seven became new members of Lodge 172. Treasurer Tennie Walla referred to a couple of corrections on the printed Financial Report. These corrections did not affect the report except to move the items into different catagories of expense. Vicki Dressler, Chairperson of Bar, Kitchen and Hall Rentals, gave her annual reports. She also gave her report on all sympathy and get-well cards sent. Entertainment Chairperson Jo Mayfield reported on the very good turn-out for the dance January 6. She and Robert will be attending Lodge 196 dance on January 27 to hear the band Train 45 for possible use at Lodge 172 in 2001. Co-Chairman of Board of Trustees Mike Johnson reported that eight people participated in the January 8 Work Day. Next work day will be February 5. He urged all who can to participate. President Mayfield reminded the membership that the Annual Workers Party will be held on February 2 at 7 p.m. The lodge will furnish the meat and the membership is asked to bring a covered dish. Also, bring a door prize if you wish.
President Mayfield asked for volunteers for the Calling Committee. Those volunteering were Lillia Mae Peter, Ruby Skrabanek and Leona Zella. Lillia Mae Peter will be the Chairperson. Vicki Dressler will continue to send cards. She reminded the membership that we need to call her with any information we have of deaths or sickness. President Mayfield invited Lynn Johnsen to speak. She talked about Mission 2100 informing the sales representatives of the many incentives in this new program. President Mayfield mentioned that 15 people from Lodge 172 took the TABC Sale of Alcohol Course on January 22. All are now certified to work in the bar. This certificate is good for two years. A vote was taken to determine a date for Lodge 172 Annual Social. Motion made, seconded and carried that the social will be held on April 2 with Moonriders as the band. Other details will be decided at a later date. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Door prizes were given. Cookies donated by Jo Mayfield, Henrietta Krenek and Tennie Walla were enjoyed. Submitted by, Tennie Walla, Reporter
186, Caldwell reports on January meeting Lodge
Our monthly meeting was held on January 9, 2001. The meeting was called to order by President Luksa. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. A moment of silent prayer was observed for departed members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was given and approved. Districts One and Five State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen attended the meeting. Repairs to the meeting room and to the floors in the kitchen and rest rooms was discussed. The motions passed to buy a coat and hat rack. It was also decided to purchase a table and candle holders to be used for memorial services. Refreshments were provided by the Haislers and Polaseks. The door prize was won by Lydia Supak. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully, Grace Moore, Reporter —SPJST-
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196, Houston-West Lodge 177, Academy invites your input member social at Dear Member, You are invited to a meeting on Golden Corral Thursday, February 22, 2001 at Lodge set for February 14 196 located at 17810 Huffmeister at 11 Lodge
In conjunction with our February meeting, which happens to fall on Valentine's Day this year, we will have a social at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Temple on February 14. The social will start at 6 p.m. and we will have a brief meeting prior to the meal. All members are invited and encouraged to attend since this is a regular monthly meeting. In December, we planned to have our Christmas social but the weather kept us from it. Remember, mark your SPJST calendars and see you on the 14th at Golden Corral. Bring your appetite and most of all your smile! Fraternally, Kathy Fritz Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
180, Burleson meets February 7 Lodge
Just a reminder of our next meeting on February 7, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. All member are welcome to attend. Our next dance will be on February 10, 2001. The doors will open at 7:45 p.m. The dance will be from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It is BYOB. The soda bar and kitchen will be open for business. The Just Us Band will play your favorite tunes. Everyone come out and enjoy a night of good music and dancing! Ann Sammet, Reporter —SPJST-
a.m. We would like to schedule a Senior Citizens Day each month to plan for trips and would like your input on where you would like to go. We are also considering a Bingo Night and need volunteers to help. There will be a potluck dinner after the meeting. Please bring your favorite dish to serve. Our regular monthly meeting will be held Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 2 p.m. Everyone bring a covered dish to share after the meeting. Thank you very much for you_r time. Sincerely, SPJST Lodge 196 Officers —SPJST-
196, Houston-West invites young people to attend February meeting Lodge
Greetings, You and your parents are invited to attend our next Youth Club Meeting on Sunday, February 25 at 1 p.m. at the SPJST Lodge 196 Lodge Hall at 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress. All of our monthly meetings are on the fourth Sunday of the month. Please come out and learn how you can get involved! Did you know . . . • You can participate in seasonal contests, youth achievement days and win ribbons, trophies and cash prizes? • You can develop parliamentary skills that will help you in school and community activities?
Reunions Patak Family Reunion The family of John and Anna Patak, whose desendants include John, rank and Rudolph, Lucy Honza and Annie Laza, are invited to attend a planning meeting on February 25, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the meeting room at the KJT Hall in Ennis, Texas. The reunion will be on June 23, 2001. Submitted by Helen Patak Gajdica
Meeks-Cyclone School Reunion The Meeks-Cyclone School Reunion will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2001 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seaton Community Center, Highway6 53, Seaton, Texas. Make your plans now to attend. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish of meat and/or vegetaqble or salad or dessert for the meal to be served at 12:30 p.m. Tea, coffee, plated, cups and utenslis will be provided. Please ask your former teahcers classmates and family who attended the schools to come for a day of reminiscing, fellwoship, good food and a fun-filled day. Bring your old photos, momentoes, articles, any interesting stories, etc. for all to enjoy. Hope to see you there! For more information, you may call: Meeks—Laverne Schiller Vanicek (254) 780-2586 or Cyclone—Gene Engbrock (254) 778-8638 —SPJST-
• You can attend summer camps, lock-ins, picnics, parties, field trips and other fun and cultural activities? • You can belong to a group that promotes independence, self-confidence and leadership? • You can earn scholarships and leadership grants for college? • You can make friends all across Texas? All of these things are possible because you are a member of Lodge 196, Houston-West. We want you to be a member of our Youth Club. Again, please join us at the meeting on February 25 and we will share information with you on all of the fun activities that we have coming up this year. If you have any questions or need any information, please give us a call! Sincerely yours, Robert Castillo Youth Leader (281) 469-7408 Jeannine Coleman Asst. Youth Leader (936) 931-3596 —SPJST-
Cemetery Association meets February 11 Seaton
The Seaton Cemetery Association will have their annual meeting Sunday February 11, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Seaton Star Hall. If anyone has items to be discussed, contact Calvin Skrabanek (254) 985-2344 to be put on the agenda. There will be an election of officers. Submitted by, Janet Young Secretary SCA —SPJST-
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Physical Fitness (Continued from page 4.
Qualifying Standards 1. For maximum benefit, the criteria for each activity should be fulfilled within a four- month period. Exceptions will be made only for such things as (but not limited to) injury, illness, change for season, or individual medical history, and must be briefly explained when the participant applies to receive an award. 2. Individuals who participate in a variety of categories within a fourmonth period, but not enough to earn an award in any one category, should log their activity under either the Cross Training or Sports/Fitness categories. If requested, those who meet the requirements for Sports/Fitness can choose to receive an award for the category in which the majority of the 50 hours is accumulated. The categories for which you can receive a fitness award are as follows: AEROBIC DANCE 1. Participate minimum 50 hours aerobics, aerobic dance, step aerobics, dance exercise, or similar activity. 2. Credit only 1 hour each day/4 hours per week. 3. Recommendation: 1 hour of activity to include 5-10 minute warm up, 20-30 minutes aerobic activity within target heart rate range, 10-15 minutes strengthening exercises and 5-10 minutes cool down. ARCHERY 1. Shoot minimum 3,000 arrows; no more than 90 arrows credited daily. 2. Minimum target,distance of 15 yards. In field, roving archery should include 14 different targets, each at 15 or more yards. BACKPACKING 1. Backpack minimum 50 hours; no more than 3 hours credited daily. 2. Pack must weigh at least 10% body weight. BADMINTON 1. Play badminton minimum 50 hours; no more than 2 hours credited daily. 2. Play must include minimum 125 total games; no more than 5 games credited daily. BASEBALL 1. Play and/or practice baseball skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 15 of 50 hours must be played in organized league or baseball competition. BASKETBALL 1. Play and/or practice basketball skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 15 of 50 hours must be in an organized league or basketball competition. BATON TWIRLING 1. Practice twirling skills and/or compete in baton twirling minimum 50 hours; no more than 2 hours credited daily. 2. Practice must include work in minimum of two of the recognized events (1 baton, 2 baton, 3 baton, strut, dance twirl, group twirling). 3. Participate minimum 3 organized compe titions. BICYCLING 1. On bicycle with more than five gears, bicycle minimum 600 miles; no more than 12 miles credited daily. 2. On bicycle with five or fewer gears, bicy cle minimum 400 miles with no more than 8 miles credited daily. 3. On stationary bicycle, bicycle minimum 25 hours; no more than 30 minutes bicycling within target heart rate range credited daily. BOWLING 1. Bowl minimum of 150 games; no more than 6 games credited to daily total. 2. Total of 150 games must be bowled on no less than 34 different days. CANOE-KAYAK 1. Paddle minimum 200 miles with no more than 7 miles credited to daily total.
CHEERLEADING 1. Cheerlead/practice minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. Minimum 15 of 50 hours must be accumulated during organized games/competition. CROSS TRAINING 1. Simultaneously complete a minimum one-half requirements of two different award program categories. 2. Activities should develop cardio-respiratory endurance, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility. DANCE 1. Dance minimum 50 hours: Ballroom, Square, Folk, Round, Pattern, Clogging, Country Western or Dance Combination; no more than 1 1/2 hours credited daily. DISC SPORTS 1. Practice flying disc skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 2 hours credited daily. 2. Practice must include work in minimum of three recognized events: distance, accuracy, self-caught flight, double disc court, golf, freestyle, discathon, ultimate or guts. DOUBLE DUTCH 1. Complete minimum 50 hours Double Dutch activity (jump between ropes or turn ropes) with no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. Include minimum one organized Double Dutch competition (Speed, Compulsory and Freestyle) as part of 50 hour requirement. EQUITATION 1. Ride horseback or train horses minimum 50 hours with no more than 1 1/2 hours credited daily. FENCING 1. Practice fencing skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 2 hours credited daily. 2. At least 30 of 50 hours must be under supervision of instructor or competition. FIELD HOCKEY 1. Play and/or practice field hockey skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 15 of 50 hours must be in organized league or tournament play. FIGURE SKATING 1. Skate minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 1/2 hours credited daily. 2. Skating should include at least one of following: a) figure-eight (patch), b) free skat ing, c) ice dancing d) precision skating. FITSTART 1. Participate in a minimum of 30 hours of light to moderate physical activity, starting with no less than 10 consecutive minutes and no more than 40 minutes of activity credited to the total per day. 2. Activities may include walking, aerobics, aquadynarnics, calisthenics, exercise or conditioning classes, fitness dancing, workouts on fitness apparatus including cycling, rowing, stepping and treadmills, or a combination of any or all of these activities.
Youth Letters Section
Let's hear what your members and youth club are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to Vestnik, d o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
District Two DYC posts notice of February skating party, lock-in
party and performed a program to the adults which they enjoyed. We drew names to know who got who for the exchanging of gifts. Christmas crafts were taken to the rest home. Fraternally yours, Brittany Angelo 2/7/01 -SPJST-
Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. With February rolling around, we have finalized plans for our annual District Two Skating Party. On Sunday, February 11, we will be going to Skate Haven in Temple. Our skating session will be from 5:15 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. All District Two members are encouraged to attend. Members are allowed to bring one guest each. Door prizes will be awarded. Please come out and share this time with others from the district. Also, we have rescheduled our District Two lock-in. We had to cancel the lock-in November, but we are ready to stay up all night and have fun. Our lock-in is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, beginning at 7 p.m. and ending Sunday, February 25 at 7 a.m. The lock-in will be held at Seaton Star Hall. Again, members may invite guests. We have plenty of fun things lined up for the night. Food and drinks will be provided. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you at these upcoming events. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Youth Counselo -SPJST-
FOOTBALL 1. Play football and/or practice 'football skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited to daily total. 2. At least 15 of 50 hours must be in orga nized league or competition football.
6, Cottonwood Youth Club selling Bean Bag Bears
GOLF 1. Play/practice golf minimum 100 hours; no more'than 3 hours credited daily. 2. No motorized carts may be used. 3. At last 15 rounds (18 holes) must be played as part of the 100-hour requirement.
Dear Readers, We decided at the January meeting to make Valentines for the SPJST rest home residents. The Youth Club will also be selling Bean Bags Bears for Valentine to raise money for March of Dimes. Everyone was encouraged to turn in their tee-shirt drawing for the contest. Fraternally yours, Jesse Karlik 2/7/01
GYMNASTICS 1. Practice gymnastic skills and/or compete minimum 50 hours; no more than 2 hours credited daily. 2. Practice must include work in at least one-half of the recognized events (two of four for women and girls; three of six for men and boys). HANDBALL 1. Play handball minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 1/2 hours'credited daily. 2. Total must include at least 25 matches (2 of 3 games) of singles and/or doubles. HORSESHOE PITCHING 1. Pitch horseshoes minimum 50 hours; no more than 2 hours credited daily. 2. Sanctioned league or tournament games may be used; 100 sanctioned games required. 3. If combination of practice and official games are used, credit 1/2 hour per sanctioned game (more than two hours can be credited for sanctioned tournament participation).
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood delivers crafts to area rest home Dear Readers, Our meeting was held on January 7, 2001: We had 11 members come to our meeting. We had our Christmas
6, Cottonwood Youth Club reports on January meeting Lodge
Dear Readers, We had our meeting on January 7, 2001 with 11 present. Christmas crafts were taken to the nursing home. teeshirt design has to be turned in by January 31. We will go bowling on January 21. We will eat pizza afterward. We will make Valentines for the SPJST nursing home. Fraternally yours, Tyler Angelo 2/7/01
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24, Cyclone youth members enjoy mall, movie Lodge
Dear Cyclone Readers, The Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club held its meeting on January 14, 2001 at 2:10 p.m. Our president, Desi Cooksey, led the meeting. There were 17 members present and five adults. We had one guest and it was Erica Cooper. Birthdays in this month are Shelly Gerich, Alyssa Hudler, Brittany Coots and Amber Penn. Happy birthday from the Youth Club! February 8 is a scrapbook workday at Patsy Baker's house. We need your help, so please come. The SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Logo Contest is going on until February 23. February 24 is our lock-in at Seaton and it is also the Lodge Officers' Workshop and Incentive Banquet. After the meeting, we had our fun day. The Youth Club went to the mall to eat and we then went to the movies. Everyone had a great time! Our next meeting will be on Sunday, February 11 at 3 p.m. It will also be our District Two Skating party and we will be going to the rest home. Remember to bring your Valentines! Fraternally, Shelly Gerich Reporter 2/7/0 -SPJST-
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FEBRUARY 2001 VESTNIK PROJECT
FEBRUARY 2001 VESTNIK CONTEST
This completed project earns 20 points in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Point System.
This contest earns 20 points in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Point System.
Get Active!
SPJST Youth Clubs
"We do not want in the United States a nation of spectators. We want a nation of participants in the vigorous
Presidential Sports Award The Presidential Sports Award (PSA) was created in 1972 to encourage long-term commitment to regular —President John F Kennedy sports or fitness activity participation. Working with national sports organiThese words capture the driving zations, the PSA gives presidential force behind the creation of the recognition to individuals, ages six President's Council on Physical and up, who fulfill the qualifying stanFitness and Sports (PCPFS) and the dards in one of more than 65 different spirit which still moves it forward sports categories. today. Physical activity and fitness are important parts of a healthy, Need More Info? happy and successful individual and For more information on this prosociety. gram, please see the February 7 The President's Council strives to Vestnik. Or call Brian or Melanie at reach people of all ages and back- (800) 727-7578. SPJST Youth Leaders grounds. Its varied programs and ini- will receive information packets at the tiatives help to educate and motivate Youth Leaders Workshop in March. the public and recognize those who Get active today! participate in a fit and active lifestyle. —SPJSTComplete the sentences below. 1. Physical
and fitness are important parts of a
healthy, happy, and successful individual and society. 2. The Presidential Sports Award was created in
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3. The PSA gives presidential recognition to individuals, ages and up, who fulfill the qualifying standards in one of more than 65 different categories. 4. List two physical fitness activities that you enjoy: 5. President John F. Kennedy once said, "We want a nation of in the vigorous life."
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Mail completed project by March 10, 2001, to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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Circle the following SPJST Youth Clubs in the word-find below:
Age Youth Leader Mail completed project by March 10, 2001, to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
kitchen will be open with hamburgers, sausage sandwiches and other delicious items. We will also hold a cake walk. Feel free to donate any cakes. Sincerely, Amber May 2/7/01
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Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club invites dancers to dance to Brave Combo Dear Vestnik Readers, The Youth Club is sponsoring the Valentine Dance. We are featuring the hit band, Brave Combo. The dance starts at 8:30 p.m. and lasts till 12 a.m. Door open at 7:30 p.m. so get there early. The dance will be held on February 10 at National Hall, Lodge 92 in Fort Worth. To make reservations early it will amount to $8 per person. At the door, it will be $10 per person. Ages six to twelve years will be $5; six and under will be free. This dance will be most exciting so plan to attend. Yes, the
Lodge 196, Houston-West invites young people to attend February meeting Greetings, You and your parents are invited to attend our next Youth Club Meeting on Sunday, February 25 at 1 p.m. at the SPJST Lodge 196 Lodge Hall at 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress. All of our monthly meetings are on the fourth Sunday of the month. Please come out and learn how you can get involved! Did you know... • You can participate in seasonal contests, youth achievement days and
District Three Christmas Ornament Winners Pictured above are the first place District Three winners in the SPJST Youth Department's Christmas Ornament Contest. They are, from left, Jodie McAdams of Lodge 66, Waco; Leslie Sims of Lodge 84, Dallas; Kevin Galler of Lodge 66, Waco; and Makayla Yates of Lodge 66, Waco. win ribbons, trophies and cash prizes? • You can develop parliamentary skills that will help you in school and community activities? • You can attend summer camps, lock-ins, picnics, parties, field trips and
other fun and cultural activities? • You can belong to a group that promotes independence, self-confidence and leadership? • You can earn scholarships and leadership grants for college?
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Physical Fitness (Continued from page 10.)
ICE HOCKEY 1. Play/practice ice hockey skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 15 of 50 hours must be in organized ice hockey league or competition. ICE SKATING 1. Skate minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 1/2 hours credited daily. JOGGING 1. Jog minimum 125 miles with no more than 2 1/2 miles credited daily. JUDO 1. Practice judo skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At last 30 of 50 hours must be under supervision of qualified instructor. KARATE 1. Practice karate skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 30 or 50 hours must be under supervision of qualified instructor. LACROSSE 1. Play/practice lacrosse minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 15 of 50 hours must be in organized league/tournament play. LAWN BOWLING 1. Participate in minimum 40 games in social intraclub, interclub, or division events, no more than 3 games credited daily. 2. These games may be singles (18 points), pairs, triples, fours, games of no less than 12 ends. 3. These games must be played in no less than 45 days and within maximum 120 days. MARATHON 1. Run minimum 40 miles per week for at least two months. 2. Weekly mileage should not be increased more than 10% over the previous week. At least every 10 days a longer training run must be done at a minimum 15-mile distance for two months once mileage level reaches 40 miles per week. 3. At end of four-month cycle, must complete TAC-sanctioned marathon of 26.2 miles. MARTIAL ARTS For all martial arts other than Judo, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do 1. Practice martial arts skills a minimum of 50 hours with no more than 1 hour credited to the total per day. 2. At least 30 of the 50 hours must be under the supervision of a qualified instructor. PISTOL 1. Fire minimum 2,000 rounds; no more than 100 rounds credited daily. 2. Minimum target distances are 33 feet for air pistol, 50 feet to 50 yards for .22 rimfire pistol and 25-50 yards for centerfire pistol. RACQUETBALL 1. Play racquetball minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 1/2 hours credited daily. 2. Total must include at least 25 matches (2 or 3 games) of singles and/or doubles. RIFLE 1. Fire a minimum of 2,000 rounds with no more than 100 rounds credited to the total per day. 2. Minimum target distances are 33 feet for air rifle; 50 feet to 100 yards for .22 rimfire rifle; and 100 yards for centerfire rifle. ROLLER SKATING 1. Roller skate minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 1/2 hours credited daily. ROPE SKIPPING 1. Skip rope minimum 25 hours; no more than 30 minutes credited daily. May be done in single or double dutch ropes. ROWING 1. Boat-Row minimum 50 miles; no more than 1 1/2 miles creditea daily. 2. Wherry-Row minimum 100 miles; no more than 3 miles credited daily. 3. Shell-Row minimum 120 miles; no more than 3 1/2 miles credited daily. RUGBY 1. Play/practice rugby skills, or condition for rugby minimum of 50 hours; no more than 2
hours of rugby or 1 hour conditioning credited daily. 2. Conditioning may include participation in any eligible activity of this program, or in any of the exercise activities listed under, Sports/Fitness category. RUNNING 1. Run minimum 200 miles. 2. Run continuously at least 3 miles during each outing. No more than 5 miles credited daily (miles counted toward 200-mile total must be spread over at least 40 outings). 3. Average time must be 9 minutes or less per mile (i.e., 27 minutes for 3 miles, 45 minutes for 5 miles). SAILING 1. Sail (practice/competition) minimum 50 hours; no more than 2 1/2 hours credited daily. SCUBA-SKIN 1. Scuba or Skin dive, or train for diving, minimum 50 hours; no more than 3 hours of total diving time credited daily. 2. Total time must include at least 15 logged dives on 15 separate dates under the Safe Diving Standards of one of the following groups: National Association of Skin Diving Schools, National Association of Underwater Instructors, the National YMCA, Professional Association of Diving Instructors, or the Underwater Society of America. SKEET-TRAP 1. Fire at minimum 800 standard trap or skeet targets or sporting clays with no more than 50 targets credited daily. 2. All shooting events must be under safe, regulated conditions. ALPINE SKIING 1. Ski or train for skiing minimum 50 hours; no more than 3 hours skiing or 30 minutes on ski-training apparatus credited daily. NORDIC SKIING 1. Ski minimum 150 miles; no more than 10 miles credited daily. 2. Comparable mileage accumulated on workout apparatus may be credited daily. SNOWSHOEING 1. Snowshoe minimum 50 hours; no more than 4 hours per outing credited daily. SOCCER 1. Play/practice soccer skills minimum 50 hours with no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 15 of 50 hours must be in organized league or soccer competition. SOFTBALL 1. Play/practice softball skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 15 of 50 hours must be in organized league or softball competition. SPORTS/FITNESS 1. ParticiWe in minimum 50 hours exercise activities, or combination of exercise/sports; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. Exercise activity may consist of aerobics; aquadynamics; calisthenics; exercise or conditioning classes; fitness dancing; rope jumping; apparatus workout, including stationary bicycles, rowing machines, treadmills; or combination of these activities. 3. Sports activity may include participation in one or more of sports in which Presidential Sports Award is offered, or other sports, such as diving, water polo. SQUASH 1. Play squash minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 1/2 hours credited daily. 2. Total must include at least 25 matches (3 of 5 games) singles and/or doubles. SWIMMING 1. Swim minimum 25 miles (44,000 yards); no more than 3/4 of mile (1,320 yards) daily. T'AI CHI 1. Participate minimum 50 hours of T'ai Chi Chuan following standards set by American T'ai Chi Association. 2. Credit no more than 1 hour per day, 5 hours per week to total. 3. Recommendation: 1 hour of activity to include: 10-15 minutes (flexibility, strengthening) warm-up, 20-30 minutes T'ai Chi within target heart-rate range, 15-minute cool down. TABLE TENNIS 1. Play table tennis minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 1/2 hours credited daily. 2. At least 10 of 50 hours must be in league, tournament, club ladder or roundrobin play.
• You can make friends all across Texas? All of these things are possible because you are a member of Lodge 196, Houston-West. We want you to be a member of our Youth Club. Again, please join us at the meeting on February 25 and we will share information with you on all of the fun activities that we have coming up this
year. If you have any questions or need any information, please give us a call! Sincerely yours, Robert Castillo Youth Leader (281) 469-7408 Jeannine Coleman Asst. Youth Leader (936) 931-3596 -SPJST-
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Make new friends... Fraternalism and fraternal life insurance are both rooted in the principle that each of us has a responsibility to each other. Going back to the days of the Roman Empire, there were societies organized to unify groups and provide financial aid in time of sickness and death. Even then, there was a keen awareness of the cruelties and hardships that death brings to families. These early societies had another purpose. They recognized the need of human beings for companionship. For that reason, they provided a way for people to meet in friendly gatherings - where selfishness and prejudice were suppressed and the principles of brotherhood were nurtured, thereby establishing a better understanding among the members. You belong, too! Consider attending your next lodge or district meeting - and ask a friend to accompany you! Remember, "The time is right to make new friends." TAE KWON DO 1. Practice Tae Kwon Do skills minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 30 of 50 hours must be under supervision of qualified instructor. TENNIS 1. Play tennis minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 1/2 hours credited daily. 2. Total must include at least 25 sets of singles and/or doubles (tie-break rules may apply). TRACK AND FIELD 1. Compete in/practice track and field events minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 10 of 50 hours must be accumulated during organized meets. TRIATHLON 1. Run minimum 10 miles per week for at least two months. Participants must run minimum three days per week. 2. Bike minimum 35 miles per week for at least two months. Individuals must bike minimum of two days per week. 3. Swim minimum 1 mile per week for at least two months. Individuals must swim minimum of two days per week. 4. Add no more than 10% to distances for each sport each week. Individual should complete three times distance in their training mileage per week as the spring distance event in which they intend to compete up to one week prior to the event. One week prior to the event, training would be reduced to 1 times the distance of event athlete intends to compete (called tapering). 5. Minimum of 1, maximum of 2 sports should be practiced at least four days per week. One to two days of rest each week is recommended for recovery time. 6. At least one workout per week should include swim/bike or bike/run workout that includes performing sports back-to-back, but would include practicing transition of going from one sport to another (called a brick). 7. At end of the four-month period, compete in Triathlon Federation/USA sanctioned sprint distance event (approximately a 1/2mile swim, 12-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run). VOLKSSPORTS 1. Train/participate in minimum 50 hours in organized volkssports or volksmarch events; no more than 2 hours credited daily. 2. Exercise activity may consist of running, walking, cycling, climbing, hiking, skiing or any combination of similar activities that promote healthful physical activity. 3. For longer duration events, additional hours may be credited toward other awards. VOLLEYBALL 1. Play/practice volleyball skills, or condition for volleyball minimum of 50 hours; no more than 2 hours of volleyball or 1 hour conditioning credited daily. 2. Conditioning may include participation in any eligible activity of this program, or in any of the exercise activities listed under Sports/Fitness category. ENDURANCE WALKING 1. Walk minimum 225 miles, combining training walks and endurance walks.
ENDURANCE WALKINGTraining walks must be minimum 1 hour duration. At least three must be completed each week, and the mileage should be credited to the 225mile total. 2. Walks must be continuous for at least 5 miles. At least five outings must be 10 miles long and one must be 15 miles long during the time the 225 miles is being completed. No more than one 10-mile, or one 15-mile walk can be credited to the total each week. FITNESS WALKING 1. Walk minimum 125 miles; no more than 2 1/2 miles credited daily. 2. Each walk must be continuous, without pauses for rest and the pace must be at least 4 mph (15 minutes per mile). RACE WALKING 1. Race walk minimum 200 miles. 2. Race walk continuously at least 3 miles each outing; credit no more than 5 miles daily toward total. Miles total must be spread over at least 40 outings. 3. Must average 12 minutes or less per mile. 4. Follow basic race walking rules: one foot on ground at all times; supporting leg straight as it comes under body. 5. At least two outings must be judged events. WATER EXERCISE 1. Participate in minimum 50 hours of water exercise. 2. Credit no more than 1 hour per day and 4 hours per week to total. 3. Recommendation: 1 hour activity includes 5-10 minute warm-up, 20-30 minutes activity within target heart-rate range, 10-15 minutes strengthening exercise and 5-10 minute cool down. WATER SKIING 1. Water ski minimum 50 hours; no more than 3 hours skiing activity credited daily. WEIGHT TRAINING 1. Train with weights minimum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. Workout must include at least eight separate weight/strength training exercises. Workouts should be balanced so that each body part is exercised during each cycle (daily, weekly, etc.). Each exercise to be performed in multiple sets, six to 15 times. WRESTLING 1. Wrestle or practice wrestling skills minirmum 50 hours; no more than 1 hour credited daily. 2. At least 15 of 50 hours must be in an organized league or wrestling competition.
(Editor's Note: What a list! If you'd like to get more involved in the Presidential Sports Award program, please don't hesitate to contact State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny or EDOC Brian Vanicek at I (800) 727-7578 or the MU at http://www.aausports.org)
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Crafts, Foods and Booths Czech imports and a wide varitey of arts and crafts, novelty and food items will be for sale including items in the o jednom jednim country store. Satisfy your appetite with pastries, chicken noodle soup, 2) Dva and oba ( = both) decline alike; barbecue and kolaches. A raffle will ±tyFi. be held at 8:30 p.m. Ctyti dva, m. dye, f., n.tfi N There will be plenty of parking and ttyf tfi dvou G 8tyfem tfem dvema RV's are welcome. D 8tyti tfi dva dve A Admission will be $6 per person; 8tytech ttech dvou L children under 12 years are free. tfemi dtyttlii dv8ma I Remember . . . you don't have to be 3) The numerals pet and higher till Czech to attend! —SPJSTdevadesit devet have, except for N/A, only one other form ending in -i, which is used for G, D, L, I cases. E.g.: pal, Get §esti, sedmi, dvanacti, dvaceti, padesati. Devet is changed into deviti. Two-word numerals like dvacet jedna and higher put both numerals into particular case form. E.g.: Trvalo to od dvaceti jedne do dvaceti 6tyf hodin.
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4) Sto (one hundred) declines like »zest°. Nom. pl. is sta, but together with two sounds dy e ste. Gen. pl. is set. 5) Tisic (one thousand) declines like stroj. Gen. pl. is mostly short: tisic. 6) Indefinite numerals kolik, nekolik, tolik, mnoho (how many, how much; several, a few; so many, so much; many, much) end in G, D, L, I cases in -a (kolika, nekolika, tolika, mnoha). Observe: Vracim se z nav§tevy od jednoho dobreho pfitele. Pet bez (minus, without) dvou jsou tfi. Od 6tyf do peti hodin. Pied demi lety. Behem (in the course of) dvou let. Ke (towards, about) tfem stiim korunam. Sedel jsem v kavarne se dvema pfateli. Po tech hodinach 6ekani jsem oddel. Profesor pfednatel o jedne zajimave knize. V devadesati deviti pfipadech ze sta se to nepodaff (one does not succeed). Do kolika hodin bude trvat to pfedna§ka? Vratil se domil jen s nekolika korunami v kapse (pocket). Stoji to okolo peti tisic korun. D ye ste dvacet Tfi sta padesit korun. Pet set devadesit kustl. JAN HOLUB —SPJST-
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Lavaca County Czech Aitage Society hosts February 25 tarock tournament Lavaca County Czech Heritage Society will host a tarock tournament on Saturday, February 25, 2001. The event will be held at the Hallettsville K of C Hall in Hallettsville, Texas. For more information, contact Robert J. Pesek, P.O. Box 292, Hallettsville, Texas, 77964 or call (361) 798-2584. —SPJST-
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Coming E ents February 4 through March 25, Metaphor and irony: Czech Scenic and Costume Design, 1920 - 1999"—at the McNay Art Museum, Tobin Gallery, 6000 North New Braunfels, San Antonio, Texas. The exhibition produced by the Ohio Arts Council with support from The Ohio State University, Columbus and Lima campuses and the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays, January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas. T h e McNay is located at For more information, contact the McNay at (210) 824-5368; visit their website at www.McNayArt.org .; or contact Margaret Anne Lara, Public and Media Relations Manager, (210) 805-1754. February 12 Dallas/Ennis Fraternal Council meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas. February 18 Concho Valley Chapter Meeting, 2:30 p.m. Meetings are open to all who are interested in Czech heritage, culture and early immigration and we invite you to come out and join us for fun and fellowship. For directions to the meeting or for additional information about the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society, please call Louis Kokes (915) 651-7994 or e-mail Sharon Skrabanek at skrab@gte.net . The Concho Valley Chapter is also listed on the State's web page http://www.genealogy.org/ -czech. February 25 Lavaca County Czech Heritage Society hosts tarock tournament—at the Hallettsville K of C Hall in Hallettsville, Texas. For more information, contact Robert J. Pesek, P.O. Box 292, Hallettsville, Texas, 77964 or call (361) 798-2584. —SPJST-
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Free Meet the Bandleaders Night and Jam Session on Friday, February 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bavarian Village at 212 W. Austin in New Braunfels. Phone: (830) 625-0815
Advance $7.50 each • $8.75 at the door Sunday, February 18 Advance $6.50 • $7.75 at the door Special Two-day Advance ticket Two-day $12.50 per person
6aturbap, jfebruarp 17 Hall opens at 12 p.m. Brisket/Sausage Plates while they last. 12:30 p.m. Rennie's Happy Travelers 1:30 p.m. Cloverleaf Orchestra 2:30 p.m. Rennie's Happy Travelers 3:30 p.m. Cloverleaf Orchestra 4:30 p.m. Grand March 5:00 p.m. Ed Kadlecek and the Fun Bunch
invites you to tour the Czech Republic and Budapest
June 11 - 25, 2001
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Eirket Prire5S Saturday, February 17
Czech Heritage Tours 219 W. Ennis Avenue • Ennis, Texas 75119
6:00 p.m. Seven Dutchmen 7:00 p.m. Bohemian Dutchmen 8:00 p.m. Seven Dutchmen 9:00 p.m. Bohemian Dutchmen
*unrly, jfebruarp 18 Hall opens at 11 a.m. Turkey and Dressing Plates while they last. 11:30 a.m. Jubilee Polka Band 12:30 p.m. Ed Kadlecek and the Fun Bunch 1:30 p.m. Jubilee Polka Band 2:30 p.m. New Braunfels High School Polka Band 3:30 p.m. Litt'l Fishermen 4:30 p.m. Oma and the Oompahs 5:30 p.m. Litt'l Fishermen 6:30 p.m. Oma and the Oompahs 7:30 p.m. Combined Bands Finale
Round-trip airfare from DFW to Prague Three and Four Star Hotels All entrance fees Breakfast and dinner daily Air-conditioned motorcoach English-speaking guide Escorted tours of Prague, Cesky Krumlov and Budapest • Vltava River cruise including noon buffet • Winetasting, dinner and dance in private cellar • Picnic on private farm including homemade klobase cookout Opportunity for side excursions accompanied by Czech-English speaking guide to research family roots. Information and itinerary upon request. Trip insurance available Seating is limited - call for reservations Deposit $200 by March 1, 2001 to hold reservations. Like no other tour — we speak Czech so you don't have to! Steavy Jakubik Renee Jakubik Valek (972) 878-5418 (214) 827-3402 Fax (214) 823-4562 (972) 878-2929 E-mail: timvalek@aol.com Fax (972) 878-2929
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Fraternal Activities an Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Thomas Catholic Church CCD Building in Pilot Point. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, February 16-Social Night, 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 23-Cottonwood Water Supply Annual Meeting Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. 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 13, DIME BOX
LODGE 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 5934473 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 first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, February 11-Valentine Dance: Harry Czarnek The Texas Dutchmen; 3 to 7 p.m. Admission $6 per person.
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Sunday, February 25-Country Expressions, mix music; 3 to 7 p.m. Admission $6 per person. Sunday, March 11-King of Swing, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person Sunday, March 25-Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person.
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 leave a message.
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 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
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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, do SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: bvanicek@wm.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at (800)727-7578 for more information. Thank you.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Monday, February 12-Lodge meeting at 7 p.m. Remember to bring a friend or neighbor. State Field Representative Jerry Kucera will address the meeting. Saturday, February 17-Project Celebration Fund Raiser-Private Party Saturday, February 24-Statewide Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet at Flag Hall; preceded at 11 a.m. by optional Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission workshop. Saturday, March 31-Texas Spring Gala, 6 to 11 p.rn. Contact any active lodge member for tickets. A $50 donation admits two for an evening of dining, dancing and fun. Music by the Vrazels; door prizes totaling $2,000, 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. 4 LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, February 8-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
FEBRUARY 10 Lodge 92 Youth Club Valentine Dance
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8:30 p.m. to Midnight • Doors Open at 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Sunday, February 11-Lodge meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 18-Lodge meeting at 1 p.m. Curator from the George H. W. Bush Library in College Station will be making a presentation 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, February 9-Fritz Hodde Friday, February 16-Tri County Friday, February 23-Granger Polka Boys 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) 3529139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, February 14-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 25-Polka Dance at the Inez Community Center with music by Vrazels' Polka Band and Bobby Jones Czech Band from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission $7 per person. Snack bar will be open, featuring good kolaches, hamburgers and stew.
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LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, February 10-Cherokee Rose Sunday, February 11-Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. Saturday, February 24-3DC Saturday, March 10-Texas Road Gang Sunday, March 11-Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24-Rampage 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 go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, February 17-Rental Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth Club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Molberg (979 all.)) 543-3044 or (979) 648-2317 (lodge h 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.
Thirty-Sixth ,C1„) Anniversary L2 Valentine Day Celebration Sunday February 11, 2001 Dinner 11 a.m. Baked chicken with all trimmings Tea/coffee included $5 Adults • $4 Children Pastry, Sandwiches available Noon Entertainment
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Wednesday, Feburary 7, 2001---VESTNIK/15 LODGE 47, SEATON. Saturday, February 10-Country Expressions Sunday, February 11-Seaton Cemetery Meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, February 17-Special Country of Caldwell Monday, February 19-Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, February 24 - No Dance Sunday, February 25-Jezek, Kotrla, Marek Reunion Saturday, March 3-No Dance Saturday, March 10-No Dance Sunday, March 11-Battle Dance: Leo Majek's of Corpus Christi and Vrazels' Polka Band, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. $7 per person. No reservations. Kitchen will be open. Saturday, March 17-Country Expressions Monday, March 19-Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20-RVOS Lodge 5 Meeting, 7 p.m. 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 51, ELLINGER Lod ge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 54, WEST Friday, March 2-First Quarterly Meeting, 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 Sunday, March 25-Lodge 63 hosts District Six Spring Meeting at the Sweet Home Community Center. Arrive early for the Third Annual BBQ Cookoff Planning Committee Meeting scheduled for September 14-15 on the grounds of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje in Hillje. (Watch the Lodge Letters Section of the Vestnik for further details.) 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 December 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.
LODGE 84, DALLAS Please note that the 2001 Lodge 34 Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can be reached at (214) 321-1129. 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 3524397 or Ben Jarma at 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps at (254) 778-4371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home). LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, February 10-Valentine Dance: Jack Melick, The Piano Man, big band. *Dress Code. Tickets $12 each. Sunday, February 11-Lodge 88 Anniversary Celebration: Dance with Sound Connectidn. Refer to ad on page 14 and Lodge Letters Section of Vestnik for details.
Saturday, February 17-City Polka Boys, polka/variety. Admission $6 per person. Saturday, February 24-No Dance Saturday March 3-Gus Lindemann, big band music. *Dress Code. Tickets $11 each. Saturday, March 10-Manny Green, big band. *Dress Code. Tickets $11 per person. Saturday, March 17-The Fabulous Six, polka/variety. Admission $6 per person. Saturday, March 24-Johnny Dyson, big band. *Dress Code. Admission $11 each. Saturday, March 31-No Dance Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 8695767. *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 Saturday, February 10-Youth Club Dance: Music by Brave Combo, 8:30 p.m. until Midnight. Sunday, February 18-Polka/Waltz dance with music by Al Vanek's Czech Band, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 4-C/W music with Randy and Roadhouse Band, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 18-PolkaNariety music by Don Peachey and his great band of Burnet, Wisconsin. This is always a well attended dance. Get your reservations early and celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. 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 on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. Call (800) 332-9303. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 6241361. Dress code enforced. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Karnes City Dairy Queen. For more information, contact E.R. "Sonny" Prasek (830) 780-2191. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO Sunday, February 11-Youth Social: Skateworld, 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 16-Meeting/Games Night at REA Building, Victoria, 6:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September and December. LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 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 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows.
LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84,2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August and 6:30 p.m. 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, February 11-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Friday,Saturday/March 16, 17-Second Annual Cookoff (Please refer to the Lodge Letters Section of the Vestnik for details)
Sunday. April 1-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 of 6 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON Monday, March 12-Lodge meeting at Heinz's Bar-B-Que meeting room at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 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, Se ptember and December at 6 p.m. ,_ODGE 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) 4278160. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December 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, March 3-Michael T, CM Sunday, April 22-Lodge Annual Social; entertainment by the Moonriders. 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) 487-3297. Saturday night dances are held from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Executive members and Board of Trustees meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 177, ACADEMY (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. 174-18-083907 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 urleson. 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 hail rentals, call Estelle Hurtik (817) 284-7218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John Hilcher (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 Please note: Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. Lodge meetings will be held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) The 2001 meeting dates will be: Sunday, March 11; Sunday, June 10; Sunday, September 9; and Sunday, December 9, Meeting/Christmas party, location to announced. Thank you for your attention. Sunday, March 11-Lodge meeting held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan (behind Kroger's). LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of each month starting at 8 p.m. until 12 midnight. Please call Marilynn Page at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Alma Breazeale at (936) 829-5808. 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 fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For lodge and rental information, please call the hall, (281) 373-9482; Alma at (281) 351-1045; or Mary Lee at (713) 468-0432. 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, BLEIBLERVILLENELSONVILLE 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, TM-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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