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VOLUME 89 NUMBER 23
June 6, 2001
ISSN-07458800
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Important SPJST Dates June 13 June 14 June 16 June 22 June 23 June 27 July . 1; July 15 July 17-19 August 4 August 18 Sept. 14-15 October 27 October 28
Just as America is no ordinary nation, her flag is no ordinary piece of cloth. The United States observes Rag Day on Thursday, June 14. SPJST invites you to participate in its annual Flag Raising Ceremony,Thursday, June 14 at 9 a.m. at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. See page 9 for related Flag Day feature.
SPJST Home Office to host Flag Day tribute In a one-room schoolhouse near Fredonia,Wisconsin, a miniature American Flag standing in a bottle had a place of honor on teacher Bernard Cigrand's desk. It might have been the sight of that flag — always before him — that convinced Cigrand a day should be set aside to observe the American Flag. It might have been the still-fresh wounds of the Civil War, which 20 years earlier left the nation badly divided and in need of something under which the United States could unite once more. Or it might have been that Cigrand's parents, who had emigrated from Luxembourg, taught their son that the American Flag symbolized opportunity and a freedom unlike any the world had ever seen. Whatever it was that inspired him to lead his class in observing "Flag Birthday" on June 14, 1885 — the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of the Stars and Stripes — Cigrand managed to put something incredible in motion that day. He began a quest to give the American flag a day of its own — a quest that ended for Cigrand when President Woodrow Wilson established Flag Day by proclamation May 16, 1930. In 1949, President Harry S. Truman who took the final step in inscribing
Flag Day, on the nation's collective conscience, when he signed an act of Congress making June 14th the one day every year when the American Flag would receive her due. You're Invited The SPJST invites all members and friends to join in paying tribute to the flag at the Flag Raising Ceremony -- rain or shine --- on Thursday, June 14 at 9 a.m. in front of the SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main Street in Temple. Activities will include a presentation of colors by Temple Police Honor Guard, a presentation by County Attorney Rick Miller, patriotic songs led by KCENTV news anchor Lisa Heitman, and the reading of the winning SPJST Youth Flag Day Essay. Kolaches and coffee will follow the ceremony in the SPJST Home Office. —SPJST-
Lodge 32, Victoria Member Social Flag Day Ceremony at SPJST Home Office Join Hands Day Member Appreciation Dinner hosted by Lodge 97, Placedo Lodge 1. Fayetteville/Fayette County CHS Picnic No Vestnik Published Lodge 9, Snook Family Day. Lodge 51, Ellinger Annual Picnic Supreme Lodge Meeting at SPJST Home Office, Temple State Youth Achievement Day/Royalty at Mayborn Center in Temple Lodge 84, Dallas Princess Ball District Six Barbecue Cook-Off Make a Difference Day District Six Fall Meeting at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
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doin Hands Day participants encouraged to register projects Join Hands Day is • For the media to June 16. Is your profind projects if develject registered? oping a story in your SPJST lodges inarea. volved in Join Hands • For the Join Hands Day projects are Day staff to be inencouraged to submit formed and knowlJOINNnOIDODAY both pre- and postedgeable about proevent registrations. jects and progress of it starts with us SM Registering direct on the day and be able to Sponsored by respond to calls from the web site at America's Fraternal www.joinhandsday. the media and other org is preferred and inquires. Benefit Societies gets events posted • For consideration in Partnership with by judges for the Join immediately. The Points of Light Foundation Registration materials Hands Day Excelland the Volunteer Center National Network ence Awards. are also available through the Vestnik JUNE 16, 2001 office or State Youth There are four imporDirector. tant reasons to register post-event There are four important reasons to reports immediately after June 16: register your project well before June • For consideration by judges for the 16: Join Hands Day Excellence Awards. • For individuals in your area to be • For Join Hands Day staff to be able to identify projects if they want informed and knowledgeable about to participate on their own. (Continued on page 3.)
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates Rates subject to change without notice
• Universal Life 7.25% for Annualized*
Roth IRA
Home or Farm Mortgages:
6.50% for Annualized*
6.75% for 1 to 7 years 6.75% for 8 to 15 years 7.00% for 16 to 20 years 7.25% for 21 to 30 years
Annuity II
Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages 8.00% for 10 years 8.25°/0 fOr 11 to 15 years
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 5-1-2001 through 7-31-2001
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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: vanicek@spjst.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 Cell Phone: (254) 541-2222
LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 773-2950
SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR
Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505
DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II
Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III
Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691
STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855
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 - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (409) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMIT TEE District One - Sigan 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 Momingside, 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 GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575 STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 E-mail: jimatspjst@aol.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS 1 and 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC (979) 680-0248 Cell Phone: (713) 202-7209 E-mail: Ljohnsen@prodigy.net DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616 E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR
LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V
MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: TX 76503 melaniez@vvm.com
MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX
Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008 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
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, 2100 Bering Drive, APT. # 217, HOUSTON, TX 77057 - (713) 974-3946 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037
THE EDITOR'S DESK
A Salute To Flag Day A Grand Old Flag ... June 14 is Flag Day. Americans all across the nation will pause to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. While most of us know the words of the Pledge, its origins are lesser known. According to our friends at the American Legion, Mr. Francis Bellamy, an ordained minister of Rome, New York is credited with the authorship of the original Pledge. In 1892 - on the eve of the 400th Anniversary of the discovery of America Reverend Bellamy, initiated a campaign for the establishment of a national holiday on October 12 to celebrate the day on which Columbus discovered America. In his concept, Reverend Bellamy envisioned that flags should be flown over every schoolhouse and public building from coast to coast. In the material which he nationally circulated, he also included the original 23 words of the Pledge which he had conceived:
Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore, Maryland. Since then, the concept has swept across the country in a grassroots movement supported by a broad spectrum of individuals, organizations and businesses. The National Flag Day Foundation. Inc. was created in 1982 "to conduct educational programs throughout the United States in promotion of National Flag Day and to encourage national patriotism by promotion of the Annual National Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance." On June 20, 1985, the Ninety-Ninth Congress passed and President Reagan signed Public Law 99-54 recognizing the Annual National Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of National Flag Day activities. It is an invitation urging all Americans to participate on June 14, 7 p.m. (EDT) in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The effect of this simple ceremony, which transcends age, race, religion, national origin, political and geographic differences, is a stimulating patriotic experience at home and a sign of unity abroad.
"This simple ceremony trancends age, race, religion, national origin, political and eographic di erences."
I pledge allegiance to my flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thus, it was that on Columbus Day in October 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance was repeated by more than 12 million public school children in every state in the union. The wording of the Pledge has been modified three times. In 1923, the words "the flag of the United States" were substituted for "my flag." In 1924, "of America" were added. On Flag Day 1954, the words "under God" became a part of the Pledge. By a Joint Resolution on June 9, 1966„ the Congress requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week and calling upon citizens of the United States to display the flag during that week. The idea of a Annual National Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance originated in 1980 at the Star-
Please refer to pages 8 and 9 of this week's Vestnik for additional information regarding the Flag and Flag Etiquette.
Scholarship and Leadership Grant Winners The SPJST's 2001 Scholarship and Leadership Grant Winners will be pictured in next week's June 13 Vestnik. In two weeks, in the June 20 Vestnik, we will be running additional photos and biographical information on SPJST high school and collegiate graduates whose information we have received since our 2001 graduate tribute issue was published on May 16. If your spring SPJST graduate did not appear in that issue, please make sure to have their photo and background information to the Vestnik office no later than June 13. Thank you. -SPJST--
LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM
No June 27 Vestnik
Temple, Texas 76503
Please note that in accordance with our printing contract, there will be no Vestnik published on June 27 - and not June 20 as indicated on the SPJST calendar. Lodge correspondents are encouraged to plan their letter writing and advertisements accordingly.
Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100
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Around the Districts District Six barbecue cookoff and festival eptember 14-15 To All District Six Lodge Members: District Six is again sponsoring the third annual cookoff and festival for purposes of raising funds for the Scholarship Fund. In conjunction with this festival, we are having a prize drawing to help raise money. We are asking the lodges of District Six to help by donating items for the prize drawing. Our goal is to have at least two items from each lodge. The value of the items should be at least $25 each. Donors may be the lodge or any indi-
Join Hands Day (Continued from page I.)
projects and progress of the day as they respond to media calls, other inquires, and analyze the day. • For Join Hands Day internal editorial use in preparing the Report of the Day, other stories and print materials. • To provide photos for use in Join Hands Day print materials, story and on the web site. Join Hands Day encourages people to connect across generations to bring greater mutual understanding, respect and trust. People of all ages work,
vidual who would like to help raise money for the Scholarship Fund. _ A deadline has been set for June 27 to receive items for prize drawing. Please notify Leo or JoAnn Jares, Phone (979) 561-8393, of prize drawing items that you will donate before the deadline date. You can also call Mike Ahlstrom at (361) 578-3279; or Sheldon Holub at (979) 543-7387. Our next barbecue committee meeting will be June 27 at El CampoHillje Lodge 40. Please read this notice at your next meeting to inform your members. The barbecue cookoff will be held at the El Campo-Hillje lodge hall. Fraternally yours, Leo and JoAnn Jares, Chairmen Members of Lodge 8, Weimar —SPJSTside by side to tackle projects and improve conditions in their own neighborhoods. Scheduled annually on the third Saturday in June, Join Hands Day is sponsored by America's Fraternal Benefit Societies in partnership with the Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer. Center National Network. Deadline for receipt of entries for the Join Hands Day Excellence Awards is July 16, 2001. To register on the Join Hands Day web site, log onto www.joinhandsday.org . If you don't have access to the Internet, please contact the Vestnik office or State Youth Director at (800) 7277578 for project registration forms. —SPJST-
SPJST Supreme Lodge votes to proceed with travel program A recommendation to establish an SPJST group travel program was presented and passed unanimously in the April meeting of the SPJST Supreme Lodge. It was suggested that a travel agency, working with the SPJST, would set up the details of the trips and in turn \ we would promote \--the benefit to our members. Now I want to hear from you! Please give the idea of an SPJST group travel program some thought and then
let the have your ideas as to \ where you would like to go and how you would like to get there. For example — bus tours, cruises, ski trips, casino outings, horse races — anything that interests you! Likewise, I'd \ like to hear from you about travel destinations in your area that other SPJST members might like to visit. Thanks for all of your help. Fraternally, Gladys Yates, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-
The MST
Makes Home, Farm and Commercial Loans to Qualified Members For a free illustration that shows how you can save when making a new loan or refinancing through the SPJST, please contact the SPJST Mortgage Lending Department at (800) 727-7578 and ask to speak with Ann Paruzinski. Mortgage loans and term insurance that can pay off your loan in the event of death are just two of the many benefits available to SPJST members. Current rates are listed on page one.
District Four Presents New officers Pictured above are the District Four officers elected at the spring meeting held in Tahoka on April 22. They are, from left, front: Secretary Alice Orsak, District Youth Counselor Sandra Jansa and Assistant District Youth Counselor Betty Schwartz. BACK: Flag Bearer Austin Miller, Education and. Nature Committee Board Member Keith Williams, President Dwayne Weise, Treasurer Sharon Hohmann, First Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Beverly Teplicek and District S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director and State Field Representative Billy Rollwitz.
Coming Next Week May's Top Producers Mission 2100 Membership Drive Update 2001 SPJST Scholarship Winners and Leadership Grant Winners
The SPJST Youth Achiever. A Fraternal Life Insurance Plan for Young People Ages o to 15.
Children will outgrow clothes and the shoes but the SPJST Youth Achiever life insurance certificate offers benefits that can last a lifetime. What's more, it's very affordable!. You can get $10,000 to $50,000 of life insurance coverage for your child or grandchild for just pennies a day. Premiums are low: $5.40 monthly or $6o annually per $10,000 unit of coverage, with a maximum of five units per youngster. The SPJST Youth Achiever certificate also builds cash value. Accidental death and payor disability riders are available.
For more information on the SPJST Youth Achiever Life certificate or other financial products, please contact your local lodge sales reprekntative. SPJST members, ages six to high school senior, are encouraged to join an SPJST Youth Club. SPJST Youth Clubs provide opportunities for members to build self-confidence, meet new friends, develop responsibility, learn leadership skills, serve their communities and have fun. The Program also conducts summer camp. For details, contact your local lodge or any of the District Youth Counselors listed on page two.
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MISSION 2100 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Mission 2100 membership drive offers incentives to lodges, recruiters Local Lodge Incentives Provided that the SPJST meets the 2,100 application quota and the lodge achieves its individual lodge quota, the lodge will receive one-and-a-half times its lodge incentive award amount. For example, if a lodge has a quota of 25 new members (Gold Award) and meets its quota and the SPJST achieves 2,100 applications, the local lodge will receive $1,000 x 1.5 = $1,500. Lodge quotas are will be posted in next week's Vestnik. The May lodge progress reports will be posted in the Vestnik. Lodge Officer Incentives The SPJST must meet the 2,100 application quota and the lodge must achieve its individual lodge quota before the following lodge officer incentives are awarded. Lodge officers, as defined in the SPJST ByLaws, will have their names entered in a drawing and the winners will be awarded trips. The trip value would be assessed according to the category the lodge achieves in the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program. The number of trips awarded will be determined after the final count of qualifying lodges at the end of 2001. The SPJST will award one trip for every four qualifying lodges per category. If there are extra lodges in a category, an extra trip will be awarded for that category. For example, if at the end of 2001, the First Step category has 21 qualifying lodges, then six trips will be awarded. Sales Representative Incentives Upon meeting individual sales representative quotas, the sales representative will receive $20 per application at the end of the year. Sales representatives will be receiving their individual quotas shortly in the mail. Local lodges will also receive a copy of their sales representative quotas. Sales representatives meeting their quotas on a quarterly basis will have their name put into a drawing for a computer. Four computers will be awarded during 2001. Member Incentives
Members who make referrals that result in written applications will be recognized as follows: • Recruit One Member - Name in Vestnik. • Recruit Three Members - Name and photograph in Vestnik. • Recruit Six Members - Name and photo in Vestnik; photo plaque for lodge. • Recruit Ten Members - Name and photo in Vestnik; photo plaque for lodge; photo in local newspaper. • Recruit Twenty-one Members Name and photo in Vestnik; photo plaque for lodge; phOto in local newspaper; photo on SPJST wall "Roll of Honor." • Overall Top Recruiter - Special recognfton at the 2002 SPJST Awar-2, (receives mileage to ant.
Youth Club Member and Youth Club Incentives The following incentives apply to lodges with youth clubs; incentives apply provided that SPJST meets the 2,100 application quota and that at least 350 applications issued statewide are issued to individuals in the 0 -17 age range. Youth Club Member Incentive For each application that a youth club member recommends that results in a written application, the youth club member will receive one chance for a trip for a family of four to Disneyworld or Washington, D.C. One trip, estimated value: $2,000, will be awarded. Other Youth Club Member Incentives • Bronze Star: Recruit. One New Member - One chance for trip. • Silver Star: Recruit Three New Members - Three chances for trip; 30 points in Merit Contest; name and picture in Vestnik., • Gold Star: Recruit Six New Members - Six chances for trip; 60 points in Merit Contest; name and picture in Vestnik; framed certificate; special recognition at state event. • Super Star: Top Recruiter - In addition to above incentives, 100 points in merit contest; 6-foot trophy. District Youth Counselor and Youth Leader Incentives Each youth leader whose youth club meets their quota gets an "evening on the town." Each District Youth Counselor whose district clubs meet their quotas receives an "evening on the town." Hotel: Not to exceed $100. Dinner for Two: Not to exceed $50. Limit one incentive award per person. Youth Club Incentives The youth club that writes the most applications will receive a trip to Six Flags, SeaWorld, etc. (Transportation and tickets; approximate value: $1,500.) Lodges Issued 2001 Production Quotas In conjunction with the SPJST's Mission 2100 program, local lodges have been assigned production quotas for the year 2001. In most cases, the lodge quota has been based largely on past performance and perceived potential. These prodution quotos — including your lodge's status report — will appear monthly in the Vestnik. Watch next week's Vestnik for charts outlining production quotas and progress report through the end of May. Please contact the SPJST Insurance Department at (800) 7277578 for member recruitment cards or with any questions regarding the membership drive. Thank you. SPJST —
Lodge etters Section Lodge 1, Fayetteville, Fayette County CHS picnic June 23 Bring a friend, relative, lawn chair and fishing pole to the annual combined picnic of the SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville and Fayette County Czech Heritage Society which is being held at Polansky's Lake at Rek Hill on Saturday, June 23, 2001 at noon rain or shine. It is a covered dish affair (bring covered dish, meat or vegetable, and/or dessert) and everything else is provided by the two organizations. SPJST Lodge 1 has approximately 220 members and would love to see you all for this event. Many of you live in the area and for those of you who do not, it is time for you to come for a visit to Fayetteville. —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook Family Fun Day set for July 1 The Fourth Annual Snook SPJST Family Fun Day will be held on Sunday, July 1 at the SPJST Lodge 9, Snook hall. We will be serving barbecue plates from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tickets are $6 each and are available in advance and at the door. There will also be a silent auction. Make plans now to come out and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Proceeds will benefit hall improvements. Fraternally, Ann Schoeneman —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook welcomes newest member Kelly Evans, 22, is welcomed as a new member of Lodge 9, Snook. She is the daughter of Roy and Linda Evans. Kelly lives and works in Dallas. Thanks to her grandmother, Kelly Evans Elizabeth Lednicky of Lodge 9, Snook, Kelly is protected with a certificate written by great-aunt and Lodge 219, El Paso Sales epresentative Ruth Fenack. —SPJST-
Let's hear what your members an lodge are doing to make a positiv difference in your community Send your news and photos tc Vestnik, SP.IS" P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 7650: FAX: (254) 774-7441 E-Mail: vanicek@spist.coff or info@spIst.corr Got a question? Call (800) 727-7576
Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard meets June 10 Dear Members, A reminder: This next Sunday, the 10th of June, Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street. The agenda will follow the set order of busineSs with an exception or two. With a standard fare, the fraternal hour buffet luncheon will start after the business meeting. To the faithful: Plan to attend, see you Sunday and this writer remains ... Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-
Lodge 32, Victoria member social set for June 13 Plans are set for our members social which will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at the Victoria Electric Co-op at 102 South Ben Jordan. The social begins at 6 p.m. The meal will follow at 6:30 p.m. We are having hamburgers, hot dogs and all the trimmings. The lodge will furnish drinks Members are asked to bring a dessert or salad. Invitations will be sent out. Please return your RSVP as requested so that we can prepare enough food and refreshments for everyone. Respectfully Valeria Motal Secretary/Reporter —SPJST--
Lodge 35, Elk reports on May meeting The May 6 meeting was called to order by President Randy Pavelka. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chris and Philip Pavelka. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes and these were approved. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report. Vice President Freddie Kubitza thanked Gene Edward, Donald and Randy for all the work they did at the lodge hall. Meet the New State FAC Gladys Yates, the new State Fraternal Activities Coordinator will be
Wednesday, June 6,2001---VESTNIK/5 at our next meeting. So come out and welcome her. On the sick list were Henry Breitkreutz, Johnny Stuckley, Mary Pavelka, Vernon Wood, Pat Kimble, Eugene Gerick, Jr. Hope you all are feeling better by now. Next Meeting June 10 Our next meeting will be June 10. Bring sandwiches. Hope to see you all there. Fraternally, Dorothy Banik, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje meets June 10 The El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 will hold its monthly meeting June 10, 2001 at the lodge hall. The business meeting will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a fried chicken meal and all the trimmings. Please RSVP to Debbie Sczech at (979) 543-3179 or Tria Molberg (979) 543-3044 by June 6, 2001. Members are asked to bring an item for the youth club prize drawing. Tria Molberg —SPJST-
Lodge 54, West second quarterly meeting June 8 The second quarterly meeting of Lodge 54, West will be held at Lone Star Hall at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2001. This is a change from our regular schedule as Sokol is having a Slet in Lone Star Hall on June 1, June 2 and June 3. We hope to have a large group of members in attendance as our Everyday Heroes will be honored at this meeting. Fraternally, Anne Emery, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 63, Sweet Home to honor 50-year members June 10 Lodge 63, Sweet Home, will hold its monthly meeting and June social at the Queen Of Peace Parish Hall, in Sweet Home on June 10, 2001, beginning at 12 noon. A happy hour will be followed by a meal consisting of barbecue and all the trimmings.
Tarrtmi Dobecka and Joseph Charanza Exchange Vows Tammi Renee Dobecka and Joseph Dobecka, Stacy Bartosh, Rachel Ray Charanza were married May 19, Pilgrim, Celia Dobecka, Kristi 2001, at St. Mary's Catholic Church Charanza and Lisa Charanza. Best man was Chris Klaus. of the Assumption in West with Groomsmen were Eddie Sulak, Brad Father Ed Karasek officiating. A Harwell, Dayid reception was Shilling, Kevin held at Linden Dobecka, Hall in Elm Mott. Dennis Bartosh, The bride is Nick Harringthe daughter of ton, Eric CharMr. and Mrs. anza, Jerry Robert Dobecka, Charanza and Jr. of Chalk Bluff Marc Gordon. and the grandFlower girl was daughter of Mr. Sarah Fanning. and Mrs. Robert Ring bearer was Dobecka, Sr. and Chase Harwell. Rosilee Bartosh They were and the late John escorted by Alex Bartosh. She is a Wolf. 1996 graduate of Witnesses were Connally High Pam Lenart, School and a DeeDee Wolf, 2000 graduate of Donna Charanza MCC. She is and Linda employed with Bryom. Hill Regional Ushers were Hospital as a XBilly Wolf, Larry Ray technologist. Marek, Jerry The groom is Veselka, Bobby the son of Mr. Clanton, Arron and Mrs. Johnny Mrs. Joseph Charanza Lucien and Larry Charanza of Ross Pilgrim. and the grandson Music was provided by Donna of Mrs. and Mrs. Adolph Charanza and Fay and Tommy Helleson and Beckham, Bobby Tlustos and Bernice the late J. D. Wilcox. He is a 1995 Perry. Members of the houseparty graduate of West High School. He is were Dana Baer, Laura Lenart, employed with Cargill/Plantation Courtney Parnell and Tarrah Koch. After a honeymoon to Cozumel Foods as a shipping supervisor. Matron of honor was Brandie the couple will reside in West. Tammi and Joey are both members Schmedthorst. Maid of honor was Traci Dobecka. Bridesmaids were of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood. —SPJSTTennille Pilgrim, Tracie Griffin, Tory
He also read a letter from District Three Director Brother Johnnie Krizan about donations for the Boy Scout and Cub Scout groups. Lodge 66 will make a donation to these organizations. Sister Dana McAdams read correspondence from the Supreme Lodge on the Lodge Incentive Update Form. , A thank you card was received from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar for the donations to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Chairman of the Board of Directors Johnnie Gaidusek reported that the board met on May 9. Due to the absence of Secretary Bonnie Pruitt who had knee surgery, Sister Mary Alice Langlotz read the minutes of that board meeting. Due to the absence of Chairman of the Entertainment Committee Gladys Yates, Co-Chairman Michael Galler gave the entertainment report. He reported that the committee met on. May 9. There were three members absent. Today, fried chicken is being served with desserts brought by the members. For the June 17 meeting, we will serve hamburgers and hot dogs with members being asked to bring desserts. For the Youth Achievement Day on June 24, members are asked to please bring a cake. —SPJSTFraternal Activities Coordinator Mary Alice Langlotz reported that there will be no game night in June. She reminded "everyoneabout the volleyball tournament in November. She congratulated first place winners in the Horseshoe Pitching Tournament— Michael Galler and Weldon Galler. She also reminded everyone that our new State Fraternal Activities Coordinator is our own Gladys Yates. The meeting was called to order by Congratulations, Gladys. President John Engelke on May 20, 2:30 p.m., at Linden Hall, Elm Mott, Texas. There were 30 members pre- Cheer and Condolence Report Due to the absence of Chairman of sent with one visitor, Ernest Petru. the Cheer and Condolence Committee Please come back to visit us again. Sister Bonnie Pruitt, Sister Emma The youth presented the flag and led Ceska reported that Bonnie had knee the Pledge of Allegiance and Motto. President Engelke had members to surgery and that Emma herself had stand for a moment of silent prayer for cataract removal and lens implants and our deceased member Sister Eleanor is doing fine. Sister Emma sent a sympathy card to Mrs. Jack Wilkinson on Heinze Ducas. Secretary Dana McAdams read the the death of her husband, Jack and to minutes of the April 1 meeting and the family of Eleanor Heinze Ducas. She sent get well cards to Tim they were approved as read. President Engelke reported that Lara Urbanek, Bonnie Pruitt, Sister Joyce Hejl from Lodge 66 won a scholarship. Bantle, and to Jeanette Smith who had
Members are asked to bring a dessert. A birthday cake baked by Irene Zissa will be given to someone with a birthday in April, May or June. The dinner will be followed by a short business meeting and committee reports. Ideas will be discussed for our fraternal activities for the year. Door prizes donated by the lodge and members will also be drawn. As is usual at our June meeting, we will be honoring our 50-year pin recipients. We have eight members who are eligible to receive pins and we hope that they will be able to attend. We have asked our District Director Michael Ahlstrom to present the pins and hope that he can stop by for a short time. After the presentations, a social will be held with visiting and games. Please note that our meeting is the second Sunday of the month instead of the usual third. This is because Father's Day falls on our regular meeting date. Come on out on. June 10 for a free meal, to honor our 50-year members, and to just relax for a while. See you there! Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky
Lodge 66, Waco reports on May meeting; coming events
Step Right Up District Four State Field Representative and Lodge 49, Rowena member Billy Rollwitz and Lodge 49, Rowena Sales Representative Elizabeth Walther host the SPJST information booth at the Ballinger Ethnic Festival held April 28. District Four Director Stanley Broz, who assisted at the table, is not pictured.
6NkSTNiK—Wednesday, June 6, 2001 to have a pace maker. She also reported that she will send a get well card to Sister Irene Meuller who had an accident with a lawn mower. She is feeling better. Sister Emma also read a thank you note from Tim Urbanek thanking everyone for the card sent to him and for their thoughts and prayers. Sister Darlene Engelke read a resolution of sympathy on Eleanora Heinze Ducas. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. We have had several good bookings for the lodge. Workers Thanked President Engelke thanked all workers who have put in a lot of hard work here at the lodge. He 'also thanked the Dujka family for cleaning up the parking lot and for all other work they do. Also many thanks to young Milan Dujka for cutting all the grass and tree trimming that was done. A great job was done. Youth Report Youth Leader Debbie Galler reported that there were 13 youth and six adults present at today's meeting. They handed out Mother's Day gifts which were appreciated by the mothers. The youth did a great job on them. At the May meeting, the youth turned in their Youth Achievement Day (YAD) cards. They will practice for YAD on May 23, 29, 31, June 9, 11 and 13. Certificates were presented to Nick and Kimberly Cullinton for the tee-shirt contest and to Mykala Yates, Dakota Yates, Kevin Galler and Douglas Galler for the 100 Pennies Fund. She
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ed youth that the Flag Essay deadline is June 1. The youth will donate ten dozen doughnuts for YAD. The cake for the May meeting was brought by Tommy Weeks and the game by Amanda Neslony. Youth first place door prize winner was Trenton Guidroz, second was Dakota Yates. Today, new youth officers were installed by President John Engelke and they are as follows: President—Douglas Galler; Vice President—Jodie McAdams; Secretary—Amanda Neslony; Treasurer—Nick Cullinton; Reporter Kevin Galler; Sergeant-at-ArmsKimberly Cullinton; Flag Bearer— Tommy Weeks; Sunshine Committee— Katie and Gena Weeks Phone Committee—Tanner Guidroz, Trenton Guidroz, Mykala Yates and-Dakota Yates. Congratulations to all youth. FAC Meeting June 18; Hall Clean-Up June 19 On June 18, there will be a District Fraternal Activities Coordinator meeting at Linden Hall at 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday, June 19, there will be hall cleanup which begins at 6 p.m. We need all the members we can get to help with this cleanup. Sister Darlene Engelke sent out invitations to our 50-year members, but none attended our meeting, so she will send out the pins to them. Sister Libbie Parma of the Libbie Parma Trust Fund wants to turn over her position to some one else. Her committee will need to discuss this by the June 17 meeting. Others on her committee are Gladys Yates, Mary Alice Langlotz, Irene Mueller and Patty Neslony.
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Please Note Meeting Change It was decided by the members that the July meeting will be changed to July 22 at 2:30 p.m. due to camp being on July 15, so please mark your calendars for the change. Mothers present receiving Mother's Day gifts from the youth were Emma Ceska, Rosemary Spence, Libbie Parma, Diana Engelke, Patty Neslony, Dana McAdams, Mary Alice Langlotz, Gladys Pustejovsky, Darlene Engelke, Mary Vrana, Dorothy Veselka, Donna Cullinton, Janie Dujka, Ruby Orsag, Debbie Galler and Margaret Gaidusek. Mother of the Year winner was Janie Dujka. Father of the Year winner was Louie Veselka. May birthday members present were Paul Neslony and Nick Cullinton. Adult door prize winner was Ruby Orsag. Fifty-fifty winner was Darlene Engelke. The next Board of Directors and Entertainment Committee meetings will be June 6 at 7 p.m. The next lodge meeting will be June 17 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi meeting, Father's Day celebration June 17. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, June 17. Since this is Father's Day, there will be a dinner honoring all fathers starting at 12:30 p.m. The lodge is furnishing the meat. Members are asked to bring side dishes, such as salads, veggies, dessert. The monthly meeting will follow the meal. Members, do come to honor the fathers. See you Sunday, June 17 at Sokol Hall. Fraternally, Helen Pavelka —SPJST-
If it's been a while since you bought life insurance, you may be in for a pleasant surprise! The cost per thousand dollars worth of coverage has decreased considerably from where it was just a few years ago. In evaluating your family's needs, SPJST's Modterm Program may be what you're looking fora Both 10-year and 20-year plans can be purchased in varying amounts to fit your special needs. Since it was introduced in 1994, SPJST's Modterm — short for "Modified Term" insurance has been one of our most popular insurance programs. And for good reason, the 10-year Modterm certificate carries with it an "age enhancement option" that allows the certificate holder to double coverage at any time between the second and ninth year of the Modterm issue date at the original premium rate. To find out more about the 10- or 20-year Modterm certificates and how they may fit in with your needs, please contact your local lodge sales representative.
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Lodge 88, Houston posts contribution to Memorial Fund A contribution of $20 was made to the Memorial Fund at Lodge 88, Houston, by the Board of Trustees. This was made in memory of Karl Lindemann. Fraternally, Naomi K. Spencer —SPJST-
Lodge 151, Wharton invites members to June 11 meeting Lodge 151, Wharton will meet on Monday, June 11, 2001 at Heinze BBQ in Wharton at 6:30 p.m. A Flag Day program will highlight the meeting. Members, wear your red, white and
blue and bring an item for the prize drawing. We will also be honoring April, May and June birthday honorees. Please RSVP We will need to know how many steaks to order, so please RSVP by June 7. Please call one of the following officers for your reservations Carolyn Bucek (979) 532-1910; Charles Bucek (979) 335-6084; Madeline Shimek (979) 543-1890; or Rita Vanek (979) 543-6220. Fraternally, Rita Vanek, Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-
Lodge 172, Pasadena reports on May meeting The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by First Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Weldon Wilkerson after which a moment of silence was observed in remembrance of our sick and departed members. Secretary Jo Mayfield called the roll. All officers were present except Lillia Mae Peter, who is still in San Antonio attending to her son, George Shotwell. All trustees were present except Clay Stokley and Norman Tofte. Having given the membership time to read the minutes of the regular meeting of April 25 and the executive meeting minutes of May 9, President Mayfield asked if there were corrections. One correction was made to the executive minutes. Otherwise, both sets of minutes were approved as printed. President Mayfield asked for reports. Vice President Wilkerson reported that he and Art Wiederhold went to see the LaMarque property. A realtor will be selected to proceed with the sale of that property. Alvin Sefcik is also a member of the committee. He has talked to a realtor about commission percentages. The committee will present more information at later meetings. President Mayfield presented a request for donation from Boy Scouts of America. A motion to donate $25 was made, seconded and carried. Treasurer Tennie Walla will mail the check. Financial Secretary Henrietta Krenek presented her report on dues deposited. She also submitted the names of two new members—Brandon Dalton Bailey and Candace Denise Smith. A motion was made, seconded and carried that they be accepted as new members of Lodge 172. Henrietta also reported one death and one name change. Vicki Dressler was absent so her report of bar, kitchen, rentals and cards mailed was given by Secretary Jo Mayfield. Treasurer Tennie Walla reported that a longtime member of Lodge 172, Lucille Jackson, died. She was buried Tuesday May 22 Lucille was better known for her many years of participation in the Pasadena Chapter of American Business Women's Association.
Wednesday, June 6, 2001—visTNixn Alvin Sefcik reported that Clarence Fee was recovering from eye surgery done about two weeks ago.
Dance a Success Jo Mayfield, Entertainment Chairperson, reported that the dance on Saturday, May 5 was very successful. She also mentioned that some of the dancers had indicated that they would like for us to go back to more Saturday night dances. She discussed this with the Executive Committee and it is recommended that we continue with the first Saturday night of the month dance only. Co-Chairman of the Board Art Wiederhold reported that the Board is recommending to the membership that one air conditioner be replaced. The recommendation is the bid by Apri Air. A motion was made, seconded and carried that Lodge 172 accept the bid of April Air for $3,360. It was noted that the Executive Committee discussed the matter of rescinding "the under 21 persons accompanied by parent" rule. Motion was made to rescind "the under 21 persons accompanied by parent" guideline and use a stamp to identify those under 21. Motion was seconded and carried.
served were some the lodge had from the social. Submitted by, Tennie Walla, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 177, Academy meeting, social June 13 at Golden Corral Greetings, Folks! Our next social will be held in conjunction with our regular monthly meeting night on Wednesday night on Wednesday, June 13 at the Golden Corral in Temple. We plan on starting the social/meeting at 6 p.m. so get there early and find a seat so we can have a brief meeting before the social begins. We're planning on having door prizes. See you on the 13th. Fraternally, Kathy Fritz, FICF Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
Bus Trips Discussed Bobbye Johnson gave a report on her use of county buses for trips. She talked about baseball games. She will be giving more specific information regarding trips later. She also mentioned bingo games at East Harris County Senior Citizens Hall, as well as Opry performances. She also made a rather comprehensive New Year's Eve report. Due to illness, Bobbye had not been able to make her report. She thanked everyone for cards, phone calls and other help since the first of the year. President Mayfield thanked Bobbye and Mike for all the work they put into the New Year's Eve Dance, and for her service as Entertainment Chairperson last year. Flying our flag on Memorial Day was discussed and it was agreed that it would be flown during that weekend. Co-Board Chairman Art Wiederhold reported that the books for 1998, 1999 and 2000 were audited and found to be in good order. President Mayfield called to attention: • June 4—Work Day • June 13—Executive Committee Meeting • June 27—Regular Meeting: this is also our covered dish meal. The lodge will furnish meat. Bring vegetables, salads and desserts. The meal is served at 6:30 p.m. Treasurer Tennie Walla informed the membership that she was giving the lodge six months notice that at officer elections in December, she will not be accepting nomination for treasurer if she is so nominated. The treasurer should have a working knowledge of bookkeeping and should have the required attendance at meetings. She added that she is willing to teach an eligible member how to use our bookkeeping system. The meeting adjourned and door prizes were distributed. Esther Kowalski brought a cake for refreshments. Cakes and kolaches also
Lodge 177, Academy reports on May meeting President Bill Hutka called our May 9 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance, we remained standing in a moment of silence in memory of our dear depart ed members, John Cox and Woodrow Feaster. Libbie Bartek, chair for .the Sunshine Committee, reported that she sent a potted plant to Martha Garcia, a floral basket to the funeral of John Cox, a get-well card to Martha Garcia, and a sympathy card td the family of John Cox. We learned that Martha Garcia is recovering from her knee surgery but recovery is slow. We wish you well, Martha! The minutes were approved as presented. We received an invitation from Jessica Lyon to attend her high school graduation from Bartlett High School on May 26, 200-1. Congratulations, Jessica, on your graduation and being salutatorian of your graduating class. Janet Lyon, Jessica's mother, also told us that Jessica was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Supreme Lodge, SPJST. Way to go ... We also received a thank you from the family of John Cox. John was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed by family and friends. Our sympathies to his wife, Louise, and family. Libbie Bartek told members that her grandson, Casey Bartek, was graduating from Sol Ross University. Congratulations, Casey! All committee chairpersons presented their reports. The trustees met and decided to have the outside of the lodge painted. That will greatly improve the outside of the lodge. Also, we will have electrical work done to replace lights and install wiring to accommodate sound
systems. Janet Lyon, our youth leader, told members that they had not had their monthly meeting yet this month. JoAnne Hutka, our lodge Fraternal Activities Coordinator, noted that we have a birthday to report. Yours truly, turned the grand ol' age of 42 on May 10. Thanks to JoAnne for the gift!
Next Meeting June 13 JoAnne also told members that our next monthly meeting would be held on June 13 at 6 p.m. at the Golden Corral in Temple. She reminded everyone that this is our regular monthly meeting and encouraged everyone to attend. Welcome Aboard! We have several new members to report: Derek Koliha, Julie Koliha, Kuade Shaw, Annastayza Jean-Maree Mullins, Alex Mullins, Kelleigh Lange, Kody Shaver, Zachary Shaver, Michelle Brison and Scott Harris. Welcome to all new members! Under new business, we learned that Rosalie Weadock told members that her insurance certificate is now paid-up! That's great, Rosalie! Ray Ybarra told us that his wife, Amalia regrets that she's not been able to attend lodge meetings recently because she has been taking care of her brother who is ill. We miss you, Amalia, and keep doing what you're doing — that's fraternalism by helping other people! Dorothy Lisenbe, one of our past lodge secretaries, was welcomed to the meeting. Dorothy was one of the furst —if not the first — lodge secretary for our lodge. Come back again, Dorothy! We adjourned the meeting 7:55 p.m. Remember, to be at the Golden Corral in Temple for our June 13 meeting at 6 p.m. - See you there! Fraternally, Kathy Fritz, FICF Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 189, BryanCollege Station meets June 10 Dear Members, Please note that Lodge 189 will hold its June meeting on June 10 at 2403 Cavitt Street at 2 p.m. Submitted by, Charles Munday, Secretary —SPJST-
NFCA seeks YES Ambassador applicants 18 - 25 The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), the Association of America's Fraternal Benefit Societies, is pleased to announce the beginning of the selection process for a 2001-2002 Points of Light Foundation Youth Engaged in Service (YES) Ambassador.
Individuals eligible to apply are between the ages of 18-25. Serving as the Fraternal YES Ambassador requires a full-time commitment and is a one-year position, with an option of extending for a second year. Please note that NFCA must receive application materials no later than June 8, 2001. If there are any further questions, please contact Gina Zanin at (630) 355-6633, extension 24; gzanin@nfcanet.org ; or Anthony Snyder at extension 14; asnyder@nfcanet.org . Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Gina M. Zanin NFCA YES Ambassador —SPJST--
Taylor gearing up to celebrate 125th anniversary this weekend, June 8-10 Taylor residents will observe a historic milestone June 8, 9 and 10 when the city pulls out all the stops to celebrate the 125th anniversary of its founding as a station on the Illinois and Great Northern Railroad. Just some of the activities planned for the three-day gala include open houses, historic exhibits, a parade, arts and crafts booths, a street dance, antique car and tractor shows, farmers' market, childrens' activities, a cotton ginning exhibition, kolache bake-off, longhorn cattle display, and a tribute to Taylor veterans. A Saturday evening street dance with music by country-and-western entertainer Kevin Fowler is also on the agenda. Taylor traces its roots to the arrival of the International and Great Northern Railroad. When the I and GN built across Williamson County in 1876, one of the towns.created along its route was "Taylorsville," named for railroad executive Moses Taylor. Lots were sold in June, and the post office opened on August 9, 1876. It is still not too late to sign up to participate in activities such as the arts and crafts booths, kolache bake-off, tractor show, or antique and custom car show. To sign up, or learn more about the event, call (512) 352-3463. —SPJSTSigns of the Times Looking for a way to promote your business? Consider the following verbiage for signs outside your shop. Muffler Shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming." In a Restaurant: "Don't stand there and be hungry. Come on in and get fed up." Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you're looking for; you've come to the right place." Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet — miss a car payment." And finally, my favorite .. . Veterinarian's Office: "We'll be back in five minutes . . . Sit! Stay!" — Roy Haag, Lodge 185, New Braunfels
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The Flag and I Where and When is the 7:lag Displayed? The Flag is displayed every day in good weather from federal and state government buildings and installations, many businesses and institutions, public buildings and schools. The Flag is usually displayed outdoors in good weather only from sunrise to sunset. The Flag is displayed 24 hours a day on the East and West fronts of the national Capitol Building. The Flag flies day and night over Fort McHenry, Maryland, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write, "The Star Spangled Banner." It may also be flown at night from a permanent fort or navy ship in battle area, or when it is illuminated by a light shining directly on it. There are many special days when Americans display the Flag at their homes and in other places. These days include the following: New Year's Day January 1 Presidential Inauguration Da Every fourth year on January 20 Lincoln's Birthday February 12 Washington's Birthday February 22 Easter Sunday Date Varies Jefferson's Birthday April 13 Mother's Day Second Sunday in May Armed Forces Day Third Saturday in May National Maritime Day May 22 Memorial Day May 30 Half-staff until noon; then full-staff Flag Day June 14 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Constitution Day and Citizenship Day September 17 Columbus Day October 12 Navy Day October 27 Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 The Flag is also flown on state and special holidays, and at polling places on election day.
Flying at Half-Staff, halfway down the the Flag is a signal of mourning. The staff, you might expect, the Flag Flag should run up to the peak of the staff Code is written in legal language and parts of it are -somewhat hard for an instant before it is lowered to halfto understand. The following selec- staff, and hoisted to the peak again before it tions, excerpted in part with per- is lowered for the day. By tradition, the Flag flies at half-staff mission from the American Legion website (http:// www.legion.org ), only when the entire nation mourns, offer the basic rules in simple lan- although this is not an official rule. Some guage. The American Legion was char- authorities say that the Flag should not be tered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, lowered to half-staff for occasions of local mutual-help, war-time veterans organiza- mourning, such as the death of a mayor. tion. A community-service organization State, city, and local flags may be flown at which now numbers nearly 3 million mem- half-staff, but the Flag may be flown at bers — men and women — in nearly full-mast with them. It is proper to salute and pledge allegiance to the Flag even 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. when it is at half-staff. President Eisenhower issued a proclaThe Pledge of Allegiance mation in 1954 to clarify when and how A person should give the pledge of allegiance with his hand over his heart. long the Flag should be flown at half-staff. Civilians should stand at attention when the He stipulated that the Flag should fly at pledge is given, and men should remove„ half-staff at the following times: their hats. Persons in uniform should • For 30 days after the death of the salute. The pledge is as follows: President or a former President of the United States; 1 pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America • For ten days after the death of the Vice and to the Republic President, the Chief Justice, a retired Chief for which it stands, Justice, or the Speaker of the House of one Nation under God, indivisible, Representatives; with liberty and justice for all. • From the day of death until burial for an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a When the national anthem is played and the Flag is not displayed, all persons should member of the Cabinet, a former Vice stand at attention and face the source of President, the Secretary of the Army, Navy the music. Persons in uniform should or Air Force, a United States Senator or salute from the first note to the last. All Representative, a territorial delegate, the others should remove their hats and stand resident commissioner from Puerto Rico, at attention. When the Flag is displayed, or the governor of a state or territory. everyone present should face it and salute. Carrying the Flag The Flag should never be held flat or Raising and Lowering.the Flag The Flag should be hoisted briskly with horizontal, but always be held aloft and the stars at the top of the staff. The Flag free. Patriotic organizations recommend should be lowered slowly and ceremoni- that the color bearer rest the base of the ously, and gathered and folded before it staff against the body and hold it with one touches the ground. When displayed with or both hands in front of the center of his other flags from several staffs, the Flag or her body. The staff should slope forward at an angle of about thirty degrees. should be raised first and lowered last. Hoisted in reverse, with the stars at the Another method is for the color bearer to bottom, the Flag is a signal of emergency hold the staff vertically with the right hand, gripping it with the thumb and or dire distress.
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Flag colors and design hold meaning Our Flag, "Old Glory," as it is often referred to and which parallels the origin of our country, stands for hard work and sacrifice of millions of Americans. Its seven red and six white stripes represent the thirteen original colonies. Its white stars on the blue field represent the union of the states. The flag makers left no records to tell us why they chose red, white, and blue for the colors of the Flag. In 1782, the colors of the Flag were made part of the newly designed Great Seal of the United States, and the Department of State said the colors have these meanings: RED—Hardiness and Courage WHITE—The symbol of Purity and Innocence BLUE—Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice
There is a legend that George Washington said: "We take the stars and blue union from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing we have separated from her; and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty." Although Francis Hopkins claimed credit for designing our Flag, no one really knows who suggested the design. Betsy Ross of Philadelphia is reputed to have made the first Flag and suggested the five-point stars. Owning and displaying our Flag correctly at the right times are marks of patriotism and respect.
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If the Flag is not hung from a staff, it should be izontally, the Union should be to the Flag's righ finger, with the back of the hand out. The arm is held downward, and the base of the staff comes about midway between the hip and side of the shoulder. The color bearer should never hold part of the Flag against the staff unless the Flag must be kept from dragging on the floor as it is lowered to go through a door. When the Flag is carried into a lodge or meeting hall everyone in the hall should stand facing the platform. The color bearer marches to the front and faces the audi ence, followed by the escorts. If the Flag stand is situated in such a way that the bearer cannot face the audience while placing the Flag in the stand, he or she should have a profile side to the audience. In a parade, when the Flag is carried with another flag or flags, it should always be on the marching right, If the Flag hangs on a wall, that is, the Flag's should be to the Flag's ric own right. If observer's left. there is a line of other flags, the color bearer with the Flag should march in front of the center of the line. On a vehicle, the Flag should hang free. Its staff should be fixed firmly to the body of the vehicle. The Flag should not be draped over the hood top, sides, or back of a vehicle.
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Flag Etiquette be displayed flat. If it hangs on a wall, horright — that is, to the observer's left. Displaying the Flag When displayed over the middle of the street, the Flag should be suspended vertically with the union to the North in an East and West street, or to the East in a North and South street. The Flag should never be used to decorate a speaker's platform or rostrum. Red, white, and blue bunting should be used instead, with blue at the top, white in the middle, and red below., If the Flag is displayed with another flag from crossed staffs against the wall, it should be on its own right (the observer's left), and its staff should be in front of the other staff. When a number of flags are grouped on staffs, the Flag of the United States should be at the center and at the highest point of the group. If the Flag is on a staff on the speaker's platform, or in the chancel of a church, it should be in the position of honor on the speaker's or minister's right as he faces the all, vertically, the Union audience or congreright — that is to the gation. If the Flag is displayed on a staff somewhere else other than on the speaker's platform in the lodge, church or meeting hall, it should be in the position of honor on the right of the congregation or audience as they face the chancel or platform. Any other flag should be on the speaker's left on the platform, or on the audience's left somewhere else in the hall.
Other Uses
The Flag may be used at a funeral to cover the casket of a person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. It should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder of the body. The Flag should not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground. If there is an armed color guard, it should not accompany the Flag-draped casket into the church or chapel. The Flag should be removed before the guard fires a salute. The Flag may be displayed or flown again after the funeral. Caring for the Flag The Flag may be mended, dry-cleaned, or washed. When it has become so badly soiled or ragged that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. Many dry cleaners, in cooperation with the American Legion, will dry clean the National Flag free of charge between June 1 and 12, provided the owner of the Flag promises to fly it on Flag Day, June 14.
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How to Display the Flag It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illluminated during hours of darkness.
LEFT: When used on a speaker's platform, the flag, if displayed flat, should be displayed above and behind the speaker. RIGHT: When it is displayed from a staff on the speaker's platform, the flag should occupy the position of honor and be placed at the speaker's right as he or she faces the audience. Please note that when the flag is displayed from a staff in the audience and in front of the speaker's platform, it should be placed on the group's right (See insert).
Folding the
Flag Correctly Holding the Flag waist high, fold the lower striped section of the Flag over the blue field or Union. OPEN EDGE
FOLDED EDGE
LEFT: In a parade, when the Flag is carried with another flag or flags, it should always be on the marching right, that is, the Flag's own right. RIGHT: If there is a line of other flags, the color bearer with the Flag should march in front of the center of the line.
The folded edge is then folded over to meet the open edge. OPEN EDGE
FOLDED EDGE
A triangular fold is then started by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to the open edge. OPEN EDGE
FOLDED EDGE
The outer point is then turned inward parallel with the open edge to form a second triangle.
LEFT: When a number of flags are grouped on staffs, the the Flag of the United States should be at the center and at the highest point of the group. RIGHT: With flags of two or more nations, the Flag is flown at its own right and is hoisted first.
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The triangular folding is continued until the entire length of the Flag is folded in this manner.
When the Flag is completely folded, only the blue field or Union should be visible and it should be folded in the triangular shape of a cocked hat.
LEFT: When displayed over the middle of the street, the Flag should be suspended vertically with the union to the North in an East and West street, or to the East in a North and Soutn Street. RIGHT: If the Flag is displayed with another flag from crossed staffs against the wall, it should be on its own right (the observer's left), and its staff should be in front of tne other staff.
10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 6, 2001
Reunions Filipp Family Descendants of Joseph and Jacob Filipp are invited to the 47th Annual Filipp Family Reunion to be held at the KJT Hall in Ganado, Texas on June 10, 2001. Each family is asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert to go with barbecue chicken, sausage, dressing, German potatoes, sauerkraut and green beans. We also need items for the raffle and Wheel of Fortune game. For more information contact EllaMarie Filipp (979) 922-1524; or P.O. Box 143, Danbury, Texas 77534. Thanks, EllaMarie Filipp —SPJSTJune 10 Descendants of Joe and Rose (Martis) Martinec—at Seaton Community Center at Seaton, Texas. For information, call James Kocurek (512) 444-2527.
In Memoriam
June 10 Vajdak family—at the SPJST lodge in downtown Snook, Texas. Submitted by Marcia Vajdak. June 16 Tesar-Novak families—at the National Hall, Lodge 92, Fort Worth, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth. For further information or help with motel reservations, contact Lou Woolsey, (817) 237-5981, Mary Ann Krivanek (817) 237-1320 or reply to 1708 Florence Drive, Azle, Texas, 76020. June 16 Simon and Marie Bartos, Josef and Rozina Orsak, Anton and Christine Mocek and John and Andelia Pribyla families —at the Styles Activity Center, Seymour, Texas. For more information, contact Tim Orsak at (214) 327-3534 or orsaktim@orsakadventures.com . June 23 Patak family descendants of John and Anna Patak including John Frank and Rudolph, Lucy Honza and Annie Laza—at the KJT Hall, Ennis, Texas. For information, call Laddie Gajdica at (972) 423-4071.
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Closer Look at SPJST Annuities "The basic purpose of an annuity is to distribute a regular, guaranteed lifetime income through a scientific liquidation of invested capital. Annuities start with a sum of money that has either been paid in a lump sum (single pay annuities) or has been accumulated through payments over a number of years (deferred annuities). In planning for retirement, a person may want to "send money ahead" by making regular payments to an annuity years before retirement. At retirement, the annuity will be ready to make payments back to supplement retirement income . . . " Current SPJST annuity rates appear on page 1. — Introduction to Life Underwriting, Dearborn • R&R Newkirk, Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc.
Gifts Sought to Build the National World War II Memorial Your gift will help us to build the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. — a long overdue tribute to those w ho served in the armed forces, merchant marines and on the home front during World War During World War 11, our nation was united as never before to halt the spread of tyranny and preserve the freedoms we enjoy. Today. Amencans are coming together once again o honor those who made victory possible. We have a Tong way to go to reach our goal of $100 million for the World War II Memorial. So any additional help you can give right now will be greatly appreciated. It you know someone who might be able to support the Memorial, please let them know we need their help, too.
Make cheeks payable to: World Warn Memorial Fund P.O. Box 96766 Washington, D.C. 2(X90-6766 http://wv'v.wv umernonal.corn Contributions are tar-deductible. Thanks again for your support! Sincerel}, Lisa Wilson Manager, Donor Services ( really submitted by Emil Manila of Lodge 133, San Antomt).)
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Expression
of Sympathy The officers and members of Lodge 97, Placedo express their sincere sympathyto the family of MARIE ELSIK. Marie Eliik, 81, of Victoria, died at her home on Saturday, May 19. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo and attended many meetings and socials in her active years. She was born September 10, 1919 in Midway to the late Joe L. and Frances Mikeska Elsik. She was a retired licensed vocational nurse. Survivors include sisters, Milady Laza of San Angelo, Fannie Fleeman of DaCosta, Angelyn Malina of Shiner and Dorothy Elsik of Victoria; and brother, Daniel Elsik of Victoria. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lydia Raven; and brothers, Joe T. Elsik and George Elsik. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 20 at Colonial North Funeral Home Chapel in Victoria with the Reverend Gary Garrison officiating. Burial was at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kent Laza, Kenny Jeane, Frank E. Malina, Randy Elsik, Doug Fleeman, and Robert Sims. In her loving memory, a donation was given to the: Placedo' Brethren Church by your lodge. May she rest in eternal peace and her memory remain with us forever. Fraternally, Donna Vanek, Reporter —SPJST---
In Memory of Wilma Nesucia Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, 86, died Thursday, May 24, 2001 at the Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. She was born July 10, 1914 in Alma, the daughter of Frank and Mildred Laznovsky Haskovec. She was reared in Ennis and was a 1932 graduate of Ennis High School. She then attended Navarro College. On March 19, 1933, she was married to Alvin K. Nesuda. After their marriage, they lived in Ennis. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Dr. Thomas and Dr. Jeter for over 15 years. She then was employed by Ruhl Manufacturing as their bookkeeper for over 20 years, retiring in 1990. She also taught ad classes and worked as a translator and taught Czech language classes. Mr Nesuda preceded her in death on April 27, 1979. She was very active in the community and her life. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the Epworth Sunday School Class. She was a founding member of the Ennis 4H, an organizer of the Ennis Art Club in 1959, a member of the Kiwanis, SPJST Lodge 25,, Ennis and a district youth counselor for the SPJST. She is survived by a son, Roger Nesuda of Little Rock, Arkansas; a daughter and her husband, Carol and
Ron Mraz of Ennis; a brother, Ernest Haskovec of Ennis; a sister, Dolfie Hrabina of Ennis; two grandchildren, Lisa Nesuda and Jason Mraz; and a great-grandson, Jared Mraz. Funeral services were at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 27 in the Keever Chapel with Reverend Glenn Jones officiating. Interment was in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary. The family received friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 26. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund.
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Resolution
of Sympathy The officers and members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis wish to express their sympathy to the family of JACK S. PERDUE. Funeral services for Jack S. Perdue were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 5 in the Keever Chapel with Rod Cordsen officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary with the following serving as pallbearers Herbert Ludwig, Fred Ludwig, Elmo Wade, Ralph Essary, Albin Bouska and Ernest Novy. Mr. Perdue, 77, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at his home in Ennis. He was born January 27, 1924 in Ennis the son of Richard M. and Pansy Mae Stiles Perdue. He was reared in Ennis and was a 1942 graduate of Ennis High School. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European and Atlantic Theaters. On May 1, 1954, he was married to Janie P. Hroza of Ennis. After their marriage, they lived in Ennis. He was employed by Southern Pacific Railroad in the maintenance and repair for the car department. He recited after 38 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, VFW and a 55-year member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Janie of Ennis; two daughters and their husbands, Laura and Jerry Waedekin, Jackie and Ron Pollan, all of Ennis; four grandchildren, Cody and Morgan Fisher and Will and Ann Pollan; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow and Richard Perdue and a sister, Claudia McLelland. May he rest in eternal peace and his memory remain with us forever. Margaret Krajca —SPJSTBronze SPJST cemetery markers are available for purchase through the Home Office for $34. The price includes postage and handling. The markers, which measure three inches in diameter, include a fourinch threaded post for mounting. To purchase marker or to receive additional information, please contact the President's Office at (800) 727-7578.
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Youth Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club presents mothers with flowers Dear Readers, The youth presented the mothers with corsages for Mother's Day at our meeting. District Three Youth Achievement Day is almost here and everyone is working on their crafts. We will be working on the scrapbook. There will be a swim and pizza party on Friday, June 29 Fraternally Traci Dobecka 6/6/01 —SPJST-
Let's hear what your members and youth clubs are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik do SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-mail: vanicekespjacom Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
District Four Youth Club Members Participate in Spring Meeting in Tahoka District Four Queen Cara Jansa presents her speech to members in attendance at the District Four Spring Meeting held at Lodge 215, South Plains in Tahoka on April 22. Joining Cara is District Four Duchess Laken Miller.
Kristie Schuman as flag bearers; Justin and Jeffery Pinkard as Sergeant-atArms and I'm the reporter. We then ate sandwiches and cookies, played games. We first played a game where we had to hold an egg in a spoon and see which team finished first, and then a game where you have to get the most water balloons in a bucket. Last, but not least, the water balloon fight (no one won, but everyone got soaking wet). We were going to do crafts, but after the water balloon fight, everyone went home to dry off. Until next time ... Emily Jatzlau, Reporter 6/6/01 —SPJST-
13, Dime Box Lodge 24, Cyclone June Fete to be Youth Club elects held in conjunction officers at with June meeting May meeting Lodge
On May 12, 2001, Lodge 13 of Dime Box held its monthly meeting at Ms. Carla's house. We discussed Youth Achievement Day (YAD) and are happy that it wll be held here at our lodge this year on July 22. We voted on going to Fiesta Texas on Monday July 16. Twenty-two members were present at the May meeting including two new members, Ashley Knox and Taylor Jatzlau. Welcome. We also had about five visitors. We elected officers at the meeting for the 2001-2002 year. Magan is still the president of our youth club, followed by Felicia Benavides as vice president; Ken Rife as secretar y. :Alicia Ford as treasurer, Julie Schneidcr and
Dear Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth, Vacation time is here. Hope you are enjoying yours. On June 10, 2001, our youth club will meet at 2 p.m. This is not an ordinary meeting. It will also be a June Fete. Let's Have Fun After the meeting, we will have Youth Achievement Day practice. Also, we will give awards, install officers and crown our June queen and king. We will have a grand march and dancing afterward. No fancy dress. Shorts are allowed. Come have a fun afternoon. Please, be on time for the meeting
Youth club members from District Four who were in attendance at the Spring Meeting were as follows: FRONT: Beth Shuey, Laken Miller, David Spruiell, Kenzie Angeley, Carson Lehmann and Audree Williams; BACK ROW: Katie Shuey, Cara Janso, Heather Stark, Tiffany Stark, Austin Miller and Reed Williams. so we will have plenty of fun time. Officers, be early. Drinks and sandwiches will be provided. Bring snacks. See you on June 10. Fraternally, Your Youth Leader, Patsy Baker 6/6/01 —SPJST-
25, Ennis Youth Club member enjoys studio visit Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers, On Sunday, April 1, the Youth Club visited the KBEC-Radio polka show. We all got to present our requests on the air. It was very intersting and fun. I have been there before since Johnnie and Margaret Krajca are my grandparents, but this was the first time I got to talk on the radio. I know that the entire club enjoyed the outing. After that, we had our meeting Fraternally, Raychel Clark 6/6/01 SPJST-
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Hunters Pictured above are members of the SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club who participated in an Easter Egg Hunt following their April 8 meeting. Pictured, from left, front, are: Mark Siptak, Sarah Siptak, Jonathan Vahalik, Elizabeth Vahalik and Holly Scott. BACK: Ronald Sustaita, Marissa Sustaita and Joshua Siptak.
Lodge 88, Houston Welcomes New Youth Club Member
Comin g next week
in the Vestnik Winners of SPJSTs 2001 scholarships and leadership grants
BRETT ADAMCIK Brett Eugene Adamcik, 15, is the son of Neal and Carol Admacik and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Adamcik and the late Jasper Harness and Mrs. Bertha Petry Harness. Brett attends Elsik High School in Alief, Texas and will be in the tenth grade. His interests include playing sports—basketball, baseball, tennis; playing clarinet, video games, hanging out with friends and participating in Methodist Youth Group. Brett plans to help at YMCA this summer and is looking forward to some fun and rewarding activities at SPJST Lodge 88. —SPJST-
12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 6, 2001
Young members to showcase talents, skills at YADI Royalty The educational aspect of the SPJST Youth Program is an integral part of local youth club activities. Nowhere is this emphasis more evident than in the annual Youth Achievement Day (YAD) and Royalty contests held at the district and state levels. Changes in Store "Youth Achievement Days are just around the corner," says State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, noting that there are some "exciting changes to the program this year." These changes include the opportunity for young people to enter five craft categories instead of four as in past years. "Photography" has also been added to the craft category. This year, too, SPJST State Royalty competition and State YAD will both be on August 4, as opposed to two separate days. To participate in the 2001 YAD competition, a young person must have attended a majority of youth club meetings during the youth year which runs from June 1, 2000 to May 31, 2001. Any young person (previous member or new certificate) who initially joins the youth club must attend the majority of meetings to participate in YAD. In lodges that do not have youth clubs, the young person may attend the adult lodge meetings. I am wishing you much success on your YAD projects. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact your
District Youth Counselor listed on page two of the Vestnik or contact State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny at the SPJST Home Office. Coming Your Way The 2001 District YAD schedule is as follows: District One Sunday, July 22 at Lodge 13, Dime'Box District Two Sunday, July 15 at Lodge 47, Seaton District Three Sunday, June 24 at Lodge 66, Waco District Four Sunday, July 8 at Parish Hall in Wall District Five Sunday, July 1 at Lodge 196, Houston-West District Six Sunday, July 8 at Inez Community Center District Seven Sunday, July 15 at Sacred Heart Parish. Hall in Floresville
Festival (Continued from page 12.)
be better than ever with outstanding bands and wholesome family entertainment. This event brings people together to enjoy good music, good food and to celebrate ethnic heritage and culture. This year's entertainment is first rate including Leo Majek Orchestra, Vrazel Polka Band, Bobby Jones Czech Band, Dujka Brothers, Sil Krenek Orchestra, Rudy Laitkep and His Czech Mates, Shiner Hobo Band, the Rhythm Dancers (East Bernard Dance and Tumbling) and Keller Academy of Performing Arts students. This year will mark the first appearance at the festival for Rudy Laitkep and His Czech Mates and for the Shiner Hobo Band. Entertainment begins at 10 a.m. and continues non-stop until 11 p.m. Festival admission is still $6 per person. Children 12 and under are free. The admission fee covers all entertainment and music provided by bands and entertainers in the hall and outdoors in the pavilion. The younger set will also find plenty of entertainment at this year's festival. A plate lunch featuring sausage, barAccept the
becue chicken, sauerkraut and other trimmings will be served beginning 11 a.m. The sausage and chicken will be prepared on site the morning of the festival. Hamburgers and sausage boats will be available in the afternoon. Of course, there will be hundreds of kolaches for sale throughout the day and this year, link sausage will also be for sale for those who want to enjoy sausage meals at home. A patriotic grand march is scheduled for 3 p.m. and will feature an Honor Guard and "Uncle Sam." Everyone with a ethnic costume is urged and encouraged to wear them to the festival and join in this march. The P.O.L.K. of A. members are also invited to attend this festival for their dancing pleasure and they are also urged and invited to join in this grand march. The Kolache Klobase Festival, now in its 11th year, is improving every year. It provides fun and entertainment for the entire family. For information about game/arts/crafts booths, call (979) 335-4827. For more information, visit the Festival web page at www.members.tripod.com/sbcser/kkfest. Submitted by, Martha Viktorin —SPJST-
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State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty Competition Saturday, August 4 at Mayborn Center in Temple —SPJST-
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Hotel and Motel Accommodations for State Youth Achievement Day and State Royalty Fairfield Inn Of Temple 1402 SW H K Dodgen Loop Temple, TX 76504 (254) 771-3030 Rate: Queen - $63 plus tax Reservation Deadline: Wed., July 4, 2001 Rooms Reserved: Non-Smoking 20 - Queen (2 beds per room) Listed under "SPJST, State YAD" (Confirmation numbers will be given as you call in for a room.) Hampton Inn Of Temple 1414 SW H K Dodgen Loop Temple, TX 76504 (254) 778-6700 Rate: Double/King - $62 plus tax Reservation Deadline: Wed., July 4, 2001 Rooms Reserved: Non-Smoking 16 - King; Smoking 5 - Double/3 - King Group number or Confirmation number: YAD Listed under "SPJST State YAD" Please save these listings for future reference.
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Holiday Inn-Express 1301 North General Bruce Drive Temple, TX 76504 (254)770-1100 Rate: Double & King $65 plus tax Reservation Deadline: Sat., July 14, 2001 Rooms Reserved: Non-Smoking: 10 - King; 64320001 (Confirmation number) 10 - Doiible; 64320480 (Confirmation number) Listed under "SPJST YAD" The Inn at Scott & White 2625 South 31st Street Temple, TX 76504 (254) 778-5511 Rate: Double - $54 plus tax Reservation Deadline: Fri., July 20, 2001 Rooms Reserved: Non-Smoking(Includes confirmation numbers) 12 - Double: 226015, 226016, 226017, 226018, 226019, 226020, 226021, 226022, 226023, 226024, 226025, 226026 (These are all upstairs rooms.) Listed under "SPJST/YAD"
La Quinta Inn 1604 West Barton Avenue Temple, TX 76504 (254) 771-2980 Rate: Double - $59 plus tax Reservation Deadline: Sat., July 21, 2001 Rooms Reserved: Non-Smoking: 47 - Double (These are all upstairs rooms.) Confirmation number: 05820045220 Listed under "SPJST State Youth Achievement" Temple Suites 1415 North General Bruce Drive Temple, TX 76504 (254) 770-0300 Rate: Double & King $60 plus tax Reservation Deadline: Sat., July 21, 2001 Rooms Reserved: Non-Smoking 6 - Kings with sofas 12 - Double beds Listed under "SPJST YAD" *(Cannot give a confii illation number since there is no guarantee of occupancy.)
Travel Lodge (formerly Ramada Inn) 802 North General Bruce Drive Temple, TX 76504 (254) 778-4411 Rate: Double - $52 plus tax Reservation Deadline: Friday, July 20, 2001 Rooms Reserved: Non-Smoking 26 - Double Confirmation Number: 8290 Listed under "SPJST State YAD" More Temple Hotels/Motels: Days Inn 1104 North General Bruce Drive Temple, TX 76504 (254) 774-9223 Motel 6 1100 North General Bruce Drive Temple, TX 76504 (254) 778-0272 Stratford House Inns 1602 North General Bruce Drive Temple, TX 76504 (254) 771-1495 Super 8 Motel - Temple 5505 South General Bruce Drive Temple, TX 76502 (254) 778-0962
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Learn Czech With Us SOIL lesson. Verbal adjectives.
Verbal prefixes.
PokraCovani Compare the active and purpose verbal adjectives: spicialovtic spaci vagdn hrajici si dEti brad hodiny holicf se mul holici strojek 2. In lessons 46 and 47 we spoke about verbal prefixes combined with the verbs of motion. In this and following lessons we shall discuss the other meanings of prefixes. doa) to reach sth., to go as far as sth., to go inside: Dolli jsme k rece. Dojeli jsme do lesa. Kdyl je hezky, dohledneme al k horam (we can sec-as far as— the mountains). Dm:$.1 aam sklenici vody. b) to finis sth., to do final part of to complete sth. by it is aciton. Dokoutil cigaretu a vratil se dovnitf (he finished his cigarette). Hodiny doily (have run down). Dojedl obed (finished). c) to complete later, additionally: Mohu vim dolit vina (to fill up completely)? Ostatni dily (volumes) knihy si rruliete pozdtji dokoupit. d) with se: to reach by (intensive) doing sth.: Celt' veer jsme mu telefonovali, ale nemohli jsme se ho dovolat.' Nedolkali jsme se vas (we waited for you, abut did not see you come). Dal se devadesati let. JAN HOLUB SPJST-
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Summer session Czech classes offered at ACC A Czech conversation class will be offered at Austin Community College (ACC) from June 4 through July 16, 2001. Conversational Czech I (BSKL 9017-100) offered at Austin Community College (ACC)— Mondays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Room 220, Highland Business Center (HBC). Registration is held at the ACC Highland Business Center, 4th floor located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, 78752-4390. For further information, contact ACC (512) 233-7525; or fax (512) 223-7030. This class is for students with little or no background in the language. This class introduces the foundation of the Czech language and basic expressmall pieces. Deti nastfihaly papir na prouRy. — The children cut (with scissors) the paper in strips. Hodn6 toho napovidala. — She said a lot of things. e) to do sth. partially, not to complete the action: Hill se nalomila. — The stick half broke. Natrhl si kaihoty. — He ripped/tore (a little) his pants. S chuti nakousla jablko. — She started biting/eating an apple with (great) appetite. nad-: a) motion upwards, above sth.: Auto najelo na kamen a nadskodlo. — The car ran over a stone and started
sions useful for everyday life and for traveling in the Czech Republic. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, pronunciation and basic grammatical structure. 21 hours. Textbook required. Submitted by, Dorothy Bohac --SPJST-
Festival June 9 in East Bernard The 11th Annual Kolache Klobase Festival is scheduled for June 9, 2001 at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, Texas. East Bernard is located about 45 miles southwest of Houston on Highway 90-A. This year promises to (Continued on page 12.) up. Nadadvihl viko a podival se dovnitf. — He lifted the lid and looked inside. Clainek jsme nadepsali "Zeske lidove umeni." — We entitled the article (= wrote the title above the
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City of Taylor 125th Birthday Celebration—Activities include parade, picture history exhibits, kolache bake-off, ice cream-and-cake birthday party, band concert, arts and craft show, antique car and tractor display, community religious service, community barbecue, open houses, street dance and farmers' market. For information, call co-chairmen Ella Jez (512) 255-2243; Fred Switzer (512) 3523463; or David J. Wolbrucak , Media Relations Committee (512) 244-3793 or e-mail: taylorduck78@aol.com. June 9 11th Annual Kolache Klobase Festival—at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, Texas. More information can be found at the festival web site at www.members.tripod.com/sbcsery/kkfest . East Bernard is located about 45 miles southwest of Houston on Highway 90-A. June 11 Dallas/Ennis Fraternal Council Meeting—Lodge 84; Dallas Council Picnic July 24 - August 24, 2001 Summer School of Czech Studies—at
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Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic Program 2001:Cost of tuition, accommodations, meals and cost for excursions is $950 U.S. dollars plus your plane fare to the Czech Republic. Information for applications should be sent to: Secretariat of Summer School of Slovanic Studies, Masaryk University Faculty of Arts, Arne Novaka, 1, 660 88 Brno, Czech Republic; telephone 011420-4205 41121130; fax 011-420-4205 41121406 or e-mail: bohem@phil.muni.cz . In Texas, further information on the school may be received from Frank Mikula, 7751 La Boise, Dallas, Texas 75248.
August 1 - 3, 2001 Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU) Regional Conference— in Lincoln, Nebraska. Conference theme
is "The Czech and Slovak Legacy in the Americas: Preservation of Heritage with the Accent on Youth." Covering such topics as Czech and Slovak: genealogy; literature; arts and music. Contact the SVU web site www.svu2000.org and click on the link Headline News icon. For more information, please contact Mile SaskovaPierce via e-mail or phone: Mile Saskova-Pierce, PhD Conference Chair E-mail: msaskova-pierce1@untedu Phone: (402) 472-3745 August 19 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 rittp://mArw.genealogy.org/-czech.
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Sunday,August 12—Family Day Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Note: Until further notice, monthly lodge meetings will be held at Clarks Bar-BQue in Tioga at 12 noon on the first Monday of each month.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Saturday, June 9—Glatter family reunion Sunday, June 10—Kocian family reunion Friday, June 15—Social, 6;30 p.-m. Saturday, June 16—Lenart family reunion Sunday, June 17—Soukup family reunion Friday, June 22—Malone Co-op annual meeting, dinner Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 8265863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Sunday, July 1—Family Day
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, June 9 — Private Rental Saturday, June 16 — Private Rental Saturday, June 23 — Private Rental Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, June 7—Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 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. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the meeting room on the ground floor of the SPJST Hall Building at 106 Leveridge Street in East Bernard.
Lodge 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 vanicek@spist.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.
SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. $12.50 2 3/8" x 5" $25.00 4 7/8" x $50.00 10" x 5" Saturday, June 23 Cllass Reunion Sunday, July 1—Deadline for booth reservation for November 3 and 4 Antique, Arts, Craft Show. Reserve booths by calling (979) 543-9148. Friday/Saturday, September 14/15— District Six Barbecue Cookoff. Please watch the Lodge Letters Section for future details.
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) 543-3044 or (979)648-2317 (lodge hall.) LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road at 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON. Thursday, June 7—June lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9—Special Country of Caldwell; $5 per person Sunday, June 10—Heji Reunion Saturday, June 16—Granger Polka Boys; $5 per person
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 13, Dime Box meets every third Sunday at 1 p.m. LODGE 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 15 BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 593-4473 or (254) 5933456. 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, June 10—Harry Czarnek, The Texas Dutchmen, mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, June 24—Combinations, polkas, waltzes and country western. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. 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) 261-5272; for band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is NonSmoking. LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. ' LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA
Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, June 8—Country Classic Friday, June 15—Nighthawk Friday, June 22—Tri County Friday, June 27—Polka Stars
Monday, June 18—Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23—No Dance/Private Sunday, June 24—Southerland Reunion Saturday, June 30—Jerry Heisler and Melody Five; $5 per person
Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m with a covered dish meal served after the meeting. All members and guests are always welcome. The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632.
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LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan. LODGE 35, ELK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Belimead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. 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, June 9—Rental Saturday, June 16—Class Reunion
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 2001 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.
COMMERCIAL RATES Advertising not related to SPJST lodge events. 2 3/8" x 5" $25.00 4 7/8" x 5" $50.00 10" x5" $100.00 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. 1-751052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76 WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79 CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 8529982 or (361) 854-8423. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows.
LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.
LODGE 84, DALLAS Please note that the 2001 Lodge 84 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 Cherri Petr at (214) 352-4397 or Ben Jarma at (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557.
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 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps at (254) 7784371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home).
LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, June 9—Tom Houston, big
LODGE 54, WEST Friday, June 8—Second Quarterly Meeting, 7 p.m. Social honoring Everyday Heroes. Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night) or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63 SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday , of each month at 2:30 p.m. Dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and cover is $5. Game nights (taroky, dominos, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks.
band. *Dress Code. Admission $12 per person. Saturday, June 16—Jack Melick, The Piano Man, big band. *Dress Code. Admission $12 per person. Saturday, June 23—Johnny Dyson, big band. *Dress Code. Tickets $11 each. Saturday, June 30--No Dance Saturday, July 7—Donnie Wavra, ballroom, polka and variety. Tickets $6 each. Saturday, July 14—Central Texas Sound, polka and variety. Admission $6 per person Saturday, July 21—Gus Lindemann, big band. *Dress code. Tickets $11 each Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen. LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified.
Wednesday, June 6, 2001-VESTNIK/15 LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, June 17-Harvesters of Dallas, variety; 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 1-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, c/w; 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 15-Czech Heritage Day/91st Anniversary of Lodge 92. Details later. 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. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. 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.
Day Program, Heinze's BBQ, 6:30 p.m. Chicken fried steak dinner; RSVP by June 7 to Carolyn Bucek (979) 532-1910; Charles Bucek (979) 335 ..6084; Madeline Shimek (979) 543-1890; or Rita Vanek (979) 5436220. The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Heinz's Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. The time for the meetings is 7 p.m. LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held, quarterly on Sundays. Contact Ginny Prasatik, Secretary, at (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 427-8160. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO Friday, June 22-Lodge Family Fun Dinner and Member Appreciation Dinner, 6 p.m. at Victoria REA Building. Friday, July 8-District Six Youth Achievement Day, Inez Community Center
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October and January at 2 p.m.
Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September and December.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hail, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday In March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (Note: Lodge 133 will not have a June meeting due to Father's Day.) 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, June 10-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for weddings or parties, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON Monday, June 11-Lodge meeting/Flag
LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, July 7-Diversions Sunday, July 22-The Rose Benefit Hall is located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena. Lodge 172 holds a dance on the first Saturday of each month from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The hall opens for rentals the rest of the month. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday, retirement, Christmas parties, wedding receptions etc., please call Vicki (281) 542-1774; for reservations, call (281) 487-3297. 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., unless otherwise noted. Lodge 172 is now a non-smoking facility. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and trustees meeting starts at 7 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 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 I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik (817) 284-7218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John 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,
Universal-Life. Tailored to Your Needs. Universal Life has been called many things: • The Plan of the Future • A Computer-Age Plan A New Concept in Life Insurance A Plan Custom-Designed for Each Insured It's all of these things - and more. Here are some of the features of SPJST's Universal Life contract; which we call our "SPJST Flexible Protector Plan": Step 1: You elect an amount of insurance and select Death Benefit Option A or B (as described below). You can also select the amount of premium you want to pay and make the initial payment.
Step 3: At the beginning of each month, a charge for the life insurance protection is deducted from the cash value to pay the.monthly life insurance protecton costs.
Step 2: As each premium is received by SPJST; a small expense charge is deducted and the balance goes.into your cash value account.
Step 4: Interest at current rates is credited to the fund each month.
Coverage is Flexible. You have a choice of two death benefits, Option A or Option B: Option A: Level Death Benefit The death benefit is made up of Reinsurance and the cash value Initially, this benefit is equal to the face amount However, current tax law states that there must always be a certain minimum proportion of life hsurance in the certificate. Therefore, as the cash value
approaches the face amount, the death benefit increases automatically. Option B: de inereasing Death Benefit. The bert rtt tfe,insetiffueahl the face plus amount protection oney in the cash value the money account.
For more information on the SPJST Universal Life certificate or other financial products please contact your local lodge sales representative. 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. 1-7420733095-41002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Youth meetings are the first Sunday of at 3 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 2551554 or (512) 255-3415. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Sunday, June 10-Lodge Meeting at Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) 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. LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hail 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 (979) 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 Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest and maybe we can make a member out of them. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Sunday at the Senior Citizen Building in Tahoka at 1 p.m. The youth club meets at the same time. -SPJSTPost your coming lodge activities anti meeting dates in the Calandra of Events Section. Calk UMW 127-1578 ML 12541714-7447 E-maE voice alliateln
For more than loo years, the SPJST has worked to ensure the financial security of its members and its fraternal commitment to the communities where SPJST members live, work and play. We're a fraternal benefit society that members can join for any number of reasons. It's a package deal built upon the idea of addressing human needs — financial, social and cultural. The ability to meet those needs and uphold strong human values is the mortar that holds the Society together. The loyalty and breadth of experience of our management, directors, staff and local lodge leaders contributes greatly to the our ability to identify and respond to the changing needs of our members and the communities that we seek to serve. With a faith born of deeds and a renewed commitment to spreading the good word about the SPJST, we look forward to working with you and being your first choice fraternal. AMIPIN-7.10kWs . -t-o' wir mire. g-Ta '
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