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BENEVOLENCE VOLUME 89 NUMBER 26
Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579. to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800
SPJST celebrates 104th anniversary Texans have long been familiar with the initials SPJST. It's a package deal built upon th 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. It's a formula that works. This month the Society marks the completion of 104 years of fraternal service to its members and the communities that it seeks to serve. From "Day One," the sale and purchase of life insurance has been a cornerstone of membership in the SPJST. As such, the Society offers a wide range of insurance programs, annuity plans and mortgage options designed to meet the varying needs of its members. The fraternal component of the SPJST further enhances membership by emphasizing the social and civic responsibilities that members share with each other and the communities in which they live. There are few limiting factors placed on SPJST lodges and how they choose to meet their fraternal obligations. Really, what it comes down to is initiative and imagination. The guidelines which describe how the business of the SPJST is to be con-
ducted is found in the SPJST Bylaws. The services that members expect to receive from their Society are also set out in general terms in the bylaws. And, thanks to the democratic process, SPJST members have regular lodge meetings and conventions every four years to address the big issues. Reform and innovation are healthy processes and they are what keep the SPJST growing Supreme Lodge Charts Course While members own and control the SPJST, responsibility for managing the Society is delegated to a body of twelve individuals, democratically elected every four years at the convention. This group is collectively referred to as the SPJST Supreme Lodge. The Supreme Lodge consists of five officers who are elected statewide: President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Financial Secretary and Legal Advisor and seven district directors. SPJST members elect directors on the basis of geographic regions called districts. Selecting directors by district helps to ensure that regional interests are represented in meetings of the Supreme Lodge. (Continued on page 10.)
Enriching Lives
Fish fry to benefit Houston flood victims Dear SPJST Lodges and Members: A true act of fraternalism begins in the heart and community to help those in need. For this reason, we lend our support to the Houston flood victims. To assist our neighbors in need, SPJST is sponsoring a Fish Fry on Tuesday, July t 10, starting at 11 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 2218 West Avenue D in Temple. All of the proceeds will go to the Houston flood victims. We will be serving southern fried catfish filets, beans, coleslaw, bread and a dessert for $5 per plate. Our goal is 1,500 plates. (Continued on page 4.)
July 4, 2001
High ideals, innovation fuel SPJST's growth In telling the history of the SPJST — even a brief summary such as this — one must contend with the question of just where to start! A logical place to begin, perhaps, would be with the immigration of Czechs to the United States. Between 1834 and 1900, approximately 200,000 people of Czech descent immigrated from their native lands to America. Many of them ended . up in Texas. They brought with them the spirit of liberty and took great pride in this country which gave them the privilege to determine their own destiny and to bind together to achieve even greater things. Strength in Numbers In the 1880s, Czech pioneers in Texas elected to join other people of Czech descent in a fraternal benefit union called the CSPS, later known as the Czechoslovak Society of America (and now CSA Fraternal Life.). At the time, the CSPS, which was founded in 1854, was the largest organization of the Czech immigration community is the United States. The first Texas CSPS lodge was organized April 13, 1894. The idea caught on. By 1897, there were 27 CSPS lodges in Texas. In spite of this rapid growth, considerable discontent was expressed by members from Texas and the Midwest that the organization's insurance premium guidelines were overwhelmingly skewed in favor of eastern industrial workers. Texans leading the efforts to reform pricing concerns were I.J. Gallia and J. R. Kubena. The leader of the reformists in the Midwest was Jan Rosicky of Omaha, Nebraska. (Continued on page 3.)
July 4, 2001 Supreme Lodge Charts Course for SPJST Responsibility for managing the SPJST is delegated to a body of twelve individuals, democratically elected every four years at the convention. This group is collectively referred to as the Supreme Lodge. Supreme Lodge members pictured above are, from left, front: Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Vice President Gene McBride, President Howard Leshikar, Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin and Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir. BACK: District One Director Donnie Victorick, District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, District Four Director and Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman Stanley Broz, District Five Director Larry Pflughaupt, District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer.
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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) 534-1450
LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334
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, 74.44 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 COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, Rt. 2 Box 13, Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx., 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Tx. 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8045 District Five - Edna Wehring, 1831 Crystal Ct., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2815 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Polly Bayer, 11(X) Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Tx. 78114 - (830) 216-7954 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, Rt. 1, Box 24-A, Dime Box, Tx. 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Norma Cavanaugh, Box 276, Granger, Tx., 76530 - (512) 859-2550 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Tx. 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76903 - (915) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angelton, Tx. 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Tx. 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787
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
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
DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK
(979) 680-0248
DISTRICT I Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
Cell Phone: (713) 202-7209 E-mail: Ljohnsen@prodigy.net
FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II
DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry Kumra, FIC (254) 826-5425
Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III
DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Roll witz, FIC (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home)
Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 115(X) Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691
DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616 E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net
STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowakc, TX 76855
LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008
MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904
BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange, Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Tx. 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Tx. 76875 - (915) 442-4841 District Five - Dorothy Ptlughaupt, 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
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX
76503
Governor Signs. Tax Relief Bill Now That's Good News!
On June 15, 2001, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed House Bill 1689 into law. The bill amends Chapter 11 of the Tax Code to allow a property tax exemption for real and personal property of organizations engaged primarily in performing, charitable functions, if approved by a local taxing unit. The tax code amendments become effective September 1 and could result in property tax exemptions for some of our lodges as early as next tax season. According to fiscal notes issued by the Legislative Budget Board, to qualify for the exemption, the group seeking an exemption will first have to obtain a determination letter from the State Comptroller, stating that the lodge is "engaged primarily in charitable, functions." In turn, your county's chief tax appraiser will have to accept the letter as conclusive evidence of eligibility for the exemption. A new determination letter will be required every fifth year after the exemption was granted. According to the text outlined in the new law, certain real properties consisting of land and incomplete improvements could not be exempted for more than three years. "In short order, we'll be contacting our local lodges and informing them of what steps they need to take in order to apply for the exemption" says Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, who offered testimony in support of the legislation in March. "Legislation doesn't just happen on its own," says President Leshikar, observing that between the time House Bill 1689 was introduced and signed by the Governor, it went through a series
of 54 committee and legislative procedures." House Bill 1689 was sponsored in the House by Representative Warren Chisum of Pampa. In the Senate, a companion bill was sponsored by Senator Gonzalo Barrientos of Austin, who represents Senatorial District 14. As You May Recall ... One of the events predating the introduction of House Bill 1689 was the narrow passage of House Joint Resolution (H.J.R.) 4 on November 2, 1999. This was one of the legislative items that many Texas fraternalists rallied to support. In passing H.J.R. 4, wording that an organization would have to engage in purely charitable functions was deleted from the Texas Constitution. Moreover, it stated that a qualifying organization need not engage exclusively in charitable functions as long as its other functions are "related to" its charitable activities. The resolution was sponsored by State Representative Edmund Kuempel of Seguin and Senator Jeff Wentworth of San Antonio. Passage of H.J.R. 4 by Texas voters in 1999 was the light at the end of the tunnel. And now, thanks to the recently passed "enabling legislation," community service organizations and fraternal groups will be able to request ad valorem exemptions under Section 11.18 of the Property Tax Code.
"The ame ndments become effective September 1 and could result in property tax exemptions for some lodges."
Additional details on the ad valorem exemption and how it could positively effect your lodge will be presented as they become available. -SPJST--
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DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT 1 - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519
summer Full Is CONN Mir WRY! District Youth Achievement Days
(254) 985-2396
DISTRICT HI - 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 77(8)8 - (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
District One Sunday, July 22 at Lodge 13, Dime Box District Two
Sunday, July 15 at Lodge 47, Seaton District Four
Sunday, Jilly 8 at Parish Hall in Wall
LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
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District Six
Sunday, July 8 at Inez Community Center Lodge 97, Placedo is the host lodge.
[Wog the show! Make plans to attenr your District YAD. For more information, please see pages 3-4.
District Seven
Sunday, July 15 at Sacred Heart Church in Floresville
State Youth Achievement Saturday, August 4,
2001
Day anti Royalty
at the Frank W. Mayborn Center in Temple
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SPJST History (Continued from page 1.
The SPJST is Organized Certain financial demands were not met by the CSPS and the western and Texas delegates grew disenchanted with the practices of the society. Giving up their efforts at fiscal reform, Texas Czechs, shortly after 1896, decided to secede from the CSPS. In December of that same year, Texas delegates gathered in La Grange and set about the task of forming a new society. They directed two of their members to provide a Texas constitution: Augustin Haidusek, Frank Cihal and Jan R. Kubena. In March of 1897, the constitution was submitted to the Texas C.S.P.S. lodges for their consideration. Seven of the 25 Texas lodges approved the constitution and withdrew from the older society. These seven lodges represented the forefront of the fledgling SPJST organization. Official records of the society indicate that the SPJST started operations on July 1, 1897 as the Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas (Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas), with 782 members and 25 lodges. The SPJST received its state charter on August 12, 1897. Kubena, widely regarded as the "Daddy of the SPJST" became its secretary — a position which he held until 1938 when he was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident in Galveston. Interesting to note — Jan Rosicky of Omaha, recognized for his reform efforts, was in the forefront of a group of Mid-Western states tlrat broke away from the C.S.P.S. to form the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association (ZCBJ) — which later became Western Fraternal Life Association (WFLA).
were made full time and additional office space was needed. In 1932, SPJST Supreme Lodge officers rented the building which had previously housed'the Fayetteville State Bank for a rental fee of $30 per month. That building served two, then three, Supreme Lodge officers until the early 1940s when the records and offices were moved to a larger building on the square in Fayetteville. Society with a Purpose From the outset, SPJST lodge meetings and social activities made members feel at home and provided them with the economic security of fraternal life insurance. But, there was much more to the SPJST than that . . . Through participation in lodge meetings and SPJST conventions, members learned and applied the democratic processes of their newly-adopted homeland. They grew to appreciate the value of free speech and to express their opinions. Moreover, they learned how to conduct meetings and the importance of voting. Having learned and adopted these American values, SPJST members became better citizens. The SPJST served its purpose well. During the SPJST's first 50 years of existence, American society and lifestyles changed dramatically. Our state and our nation was becoming progressively more industrialized. At the same time, the country was becoming more urban and less rural. Many people - including the sons and daughters of the early members — moved away from the farms and into the towns and cities. In many cases, they took the SPJST with them. Thus, it was during Phis time that many of our urban lodges were established. It was also during this time, following the 1952 Convention in Houston, that the SPJST moved its state headquarters to Temple.
"Kubena administered the affairs of the SPJST out of a single room in his general store."
Setting Up Shop The SPJST's first base of operations was located in Fayetteville, Texas. The reason being that the central figure in administering the affairs of the Society, Secretary J.R. Kubena, had his personal business operations located in that city. Until his death in 1938, Kubena administered the affairs of the SPJST out of a single room in his general store. It wasn't until the early 1930s that the other officers
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates Rates subject to change without notice
The Move to Temple The move from Fayetteville to Temple was made during the months of August and September of 1953. A decision had previously been reached to completely renovate and remodel the third floor of the Professional Building at Second and Central to house the officers of the Supreme Lodge. As the years passed, it became increasingly evident that adequate and (Continued on page 17.)
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
6.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued 4-1-93 and after
Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages 8.00% for 10 years 8.25% for 11 to 15 years
Annuity II Annuity I 5.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 *Rates effective 5-1-2001 through 7-31-2001
Family Fun and mportant SPJST Dates July 4 July 7 July 10
Independence Day - SPJST Home Office Closed Finance Committee Meeting at SPJST Home Office, Temple SPJST Fish Fry to Benefit Houston Flood Victims at Knights of Columbus Hall in Temple July 14 Lodge 17, New Tabor Tarok Tournament July 15 Lodge 6, Cottonwood 104th Annual Picnic July 15 Lodge 51, Ellinger Annual Picnic July 17-19 Supreme Lodge Meeting at SPJST Home Office, Temple July 20-21 Barbecue Cook-Off at Lodge 47, Seaton Isle of Capri Trip Departing from SPJST Home Office July 25-26 August 4 State Youth Achievement Day/Royalty in Temple August 10-12 District Three Lock-In at Peaceable Kingdom Retreat August 12 Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day August 18 Lodge 84, Dallas Princess Ball August 18 Lodge 92, Fort Worth Tarok Tournament September 9 District •Seven Family Fun Day at Lodge 202, Jourdanton Sept. 14-15 District Six Barbecue Cook-Off
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District Two members, families and friends invited to enjoy YAD July 15 Dear Members, A warm welcome is extended to all District Two members, family and friends to attend our District Two Youth Achievement Day to be held on Sunday, July 15, 2001. Lodge 47, Seaton will be hosting this year's spectacular. A special welcome is extended to members of all other districts, Supreme Lodge Officers and Directors. I am looking forward to your attendance. We have many talented youth and your support in attending their special day will be very much appreciated. I am very proud of our youth. They have put in countless hours all year for this special day. I wish each one the very best. Each youth participating is a winner. The day promises to be filled with great entertainment by our youth with royalty speeches, talent and with the viewing of the crafts. The day's program will be as follows: 9:15 a.m. All workers arrive 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Registration 11:15 a.m. Registration Ends Promptly 11:15 a.m. - 12 Noon Tacos - $1 per taco (Sponsored by Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club) 12:00 Noon Presentation of Flags Welcome Special Awards Craft Judging Individual Talent Break Group Talent Talent Award Evening Meal: $3.50 Barbecue Brisket, Potato Salad, Beans,Pickles, Bread, Tea and Cake Craft Viewing
Awards: Crafts, Points and Participation 5:30 p.m. (Approximately) Closing Comments We look forward to seeing you on July 15 at Seaton Star Hall. This day is for everyone even if you do not have a youth participating. Come out and enjoy the talent and fellowship. All of us together will make District Two YAD a memorable success for our youth. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST-
Four invites family, friends to support youth at YAD July 8 District
Dear Members of District Four, I would like to extend an invitation to all of you to our District Four Youth Achievement Day which will be held (Continued on page 4.)
Who Could It Be? One clue: This wonderful couple is known far and wide in District Two and throughout SPJST in Texas. They celebrated their Golden Anniversary on June 24. Any ideas? See page 6.
4/ViSTNI1C—Wednesday, July 4, 2001 on July 8 at the St. Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall. Royalty, talent and craft judging will begin at 4 p.m. A meal will be served following the competition. Prizes and awards will be presented afterwards. Viewing of all the craft items will follow. Come and enjoy a fun-filled time with us and see how talented your youth are in District Four. Mark your calendar for July 8 at 4 p.m.! Fraternally, Sandra Jansa District Four Youth Counselor —SPJST-
District Six invites
youth, adults to enjoy YAD Sunday, July 8 at Inez Community Center Dear Members of District Six, On Sunday, July 8, 2001, Placedo Lodge 97 will be hosting the annual District Six Youth Achievement Day (YAD). It will be held at the Inez Community in Inez. The Community Center is located right off the left side of Highway 59 as you head towards Victoria. Youth from Hallettsville Lodge 4; East Bernard Lodge 28; Taiton Lodge 30; El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40; and Placedo Lodge 97 will be competing for district titles which will take them to the state competition in August. Competition prizes and awards will be give out for youth achievement, point system, craft, talent, scrapbook, poster and royalty competition. I would like to invite each of the District Six members, members of all the districts, friends and Supreme Lodge officers and directors to come join us for a great afternoon of enter-
Fish Fry (Continued from page 1.)
We would like to ask for your help in this event. At this time, we are seeking your and your lodge's assistance with the benefit. We will greatly appreciate anyone who can volunteer their time on the day of the fish fry. Also, any monetary donations will be forwarded directly to the flood victims Our community and SPJST are working together to give our neighbors in Houston a helping hand. If you or your lodge wishes to pledge a donation or volunteer for the fish fry, please call Doni Powell at 773-1575 or any of the other committee members — Gene McBride, Ann Paruzinski, Linda Johnson or Melanie Zavodny. Fraternally, Linda Johnson, Gene McBride Ann Paruzinski, Doni Powell and Melanie Zavodny The Fish Fry Committee ----SPJST-
tainment. It is very important that we support the youth as they display their Your presence on this day will contin ue the support needed by our youth, future leaders of our Society. Registration for all the youths' entries will be 10:30 to 11 a.m. Please don't be late for registration. It will end at 11 a.m. Lunch will be available for sale before the talent competition begins and during the break. Talent competition begins promptly at 1 p.m. There will be a break prior to royalty competition in which case you will be able to view the crafts. Awards and competition results will conclude the day's activities. We congratulate all the youth participating in District Six YAD. It does entail time with many hours of craft making and practicing. Remember you are all winners for participating and putting forth that extra effort. I look forward to seeing each of the youth and adults on July 8 in Inez. Together, we can make District Six YAD a huge success for all our youth. Fraternally, Marcy Dorotik District Youth Counselor
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Letters Section Lodge 4, Hallettsville readies for annual Family Day August 12
Dear Members, Our lodge met Sunday, June 3 at the Legion Tap Room at 2 p.m. President Joe Siptak opened the meeting followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution Committee Chairman Gaynell Chudej read resolutions of sympathies for our deceased members, Henry Lawrence Konecny, V.L. Rainosek and Agnes Mikush.
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS JULY 7
Get on board with Pioneer for Wacky Wednesday at the Isle! Dear Fun-Loving If this little trip sounds like someFellow Fraternalists, thing that would interest you, then Pioneer Travel in Temple, Texas and please give me a call at (800) 727The Isle of Capri Casino in Bossier City, 7578. Space is limited to the first 50 Louisiana have teamed up to offer people who sign up. The deadline for SPJST members a package deal on an making your reservation is July 7 — exciting $29.95 mid-week get-away. or as long as seats remain available. Prices are based on double-occupancy. Checks for the two-day trip are to be A party bus will depart from the made directly to Pioneer Travel. SPJST. Home Office at 8 a.m., As you may already know, a recWednesday, July ommendation to 25 bound for the establish an Isle of Capri SPJST group Casino in Bossier travel program City. All players was presented must be 21 years and passed unaniof age or older mously in the and must have a April meeting of valid picture ID the SPJST Su(driver's license, preme Lodge. It was suggested state identification card, passport, that a travel agency, working etc.) to present upon arrival. This with the SPJST, will be an Pioneer Travel in Temple, Texas and would set up the overnight trip, The Isle of Capri Casino in Bossier City, details of the trips returning the next Louisiana and have teamed up to and in turn we evening around 9 offer SPJST members a package deal would promote p.m. Accomoda- on an exciting mid-week get-away. the benefit to our members. tions will be at I'm happy to report that we've been The Isle of Capri Inn. This is not to be confused with the new on-site hotel. receiving a lot of positive feedback on The Inn is located approximately one- this exciting new member benefit. All and-a-half miles from the casino with kinds of good suggestions for tours regularly scheduled shuttle service. and trips both in and out of state. All Participants will receive vouchers for a of these ideas will be considered as dinner buffet and continental breakfast the program evolves. In the meantime, if you have any buffet and a voucher which can be cashed in for $5 cash upon arrival. suggestions for the program or would Something to note: Wednesdays are like to reserve a seat for the Bossier for ladies at the Isle of Capri. All ladies City trip, please give me a call. Thanks for your attention. need to do is go by the Island Gold Fraternally, Booth and present your Island Gold Gladys Yates, Card on Wednesday and ask for special State Fraternal Ladies Day coupons. Wednesdays are Activities Coordinator also known for the Isle's "Wacky —SPJSTWednesday" slot tournaments.
lodge are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, do SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: vanicek@spjst.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
Secretary Margaret Smotek read the minutes to the last meeting and the correspondence. It was voted to accept the transfer of Louise Vesely from our lodge to the El Campo-Hillje lodge. Roll call showed Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus and Assistant Susan Siptak not present. Treasurer Helen Zabransky and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Lillie Balusek reported. Sunshine Chairman Elsie Mascheck reported on the monthly bingo at Stevens Convalescent Center. Members assisting her were Evelyn Sklar, Mary Matula, Jo Ann Matula and Viola Melnar. Get well cards were sent to Alfons Michalcik and Helen Zak. In-room visits to the residents of Hallettsville Rehab were made by Margaret Smotek, Mary Matula, Helen Zabransky and Lillie Balusek. Coming Soon Our annual Family Day to be Sunday, August 12 was, discussed. It will be held at the American Legion Hall with a catered noon meal of barbecue pork, sausage, German potatoes, green beans, corn and pickles. The cost will be $3 for our lodge members, $5 for others, $2 for ages five through eleven and under five, free. The 50year members will receive their pins and a short meeting will be held. A letter was read from Leo and JoAnn Jares regarding the District Four Cookoff on September 14 and 15. Our lodge voted to contribute $50 towards the door prizes. The District Six Fall meeting social will be held October 28 hosted by El Campo-Hillje lodge. The meeting adjourned followed by a delicious lunch and games. April, May and June birthday celebrants present were Viola Holly and Helen Zabransky. Winner of the birthday cake baked by Elsie Mascheck was Viola Holly. Door prize winner was Elsie Mascheck. Next Meeting July 15
Members, please note that our next meeting will be Sunday, July 15, the third Sunday of the month beginning at 2:30 p.m. instead of the usual time. Final plans will be made for family day. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST-
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District Three Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on Sunday, June 24, at Linden Hall, Elm Mott, Texas. It is just amazing what talents these young people have. There was a good attendance and I believe it was reported that there were more than 200 entries. Crafts, talent and royalty were all handled on the same day. This was the first time I had attended YAD with everything in one day and I, myself, thought it was a bit much for one day. The talent judges were a bit lengthy in their judging, which made things linger a bit. After the royalty, there was a cake auction on the children's cake entries. Then, later on in the presentations, there was a bit of a delay due to a called "staff meeting" on a controversy. Finally, it all ended around 6:45 p.m., at which time the doors were opened to the crafts room, but everyone was in a hurry to leave for home, so we did not get to view the children's crafts as we have been able to do in the past. I sure wanted to see what all was on display, but you could not view the entries as everyone was grabbing their stuff and leaving, which I understood under the circumstances. So, by going to this YAD event for the youth, we only got to see their individual and group talents, the royalty part of this event and the presentation of their awards, but we were unable to view what crafts received the awards. I even had grandchildren entering things in the crafts and receiving awards for the same, but I never got to view them and others as we should have been able to do before people started picking up their entries. Congratulations to all these fine youth of District Three for coming out and entering their wares and participating in the activities. All these children are great. Hopefully, we will get to view their entries at State YAD and at next year's YAD. Keep up the good work, kids. Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter — SPJST-
9, Snook meets July 5 Lodge
Please note that the July meeting of Lodge 9, Snook will be on Thursday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. This change is necessary due to the fact that the first Wednesday—our regular meeting date—falls on the July 4. Thank you, Ann Schoeneman — SPJST-
18; Elgin reports on June meeting Lodge
At 7:30 p.m., June 19, President Andrew Greinert called our regular monthly meeting to order. We had 30 members present. All stoodfor the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer. The next meeting is July 17. Secretary Agnes Eschberger read the minutes for the May meeting. They were approved as read. Vice President Dollie Hajda asked for everyone to turn in their volunteer hours for community and fraternal service after the meeting. Thomas Ries, Treasurer, gave his report. Ruby Bowen, Youth Leader, reported the youth are working on their crafts for Youth Achievement Day on July 15, camp and have ordered tee-shirts. Bar report was given by Thomas Ries; Thomas also gave the ticket sales report for Gladys Mogonye who was absent. Alma Schmidt reported on the rentals. Marvin Marek, Financial Secretary, reported 344 members have paid their dues. Marvin Marek made a motion that we have a time limit set to pay your SPJST membership dues. The motion was seconded and passed. In 2001, your Membership dues must be paid by March 2, 2002 and the 2001 cut-off date is started immediately. Artie Monson, Entertainment Committee, wanted information about making next year's 2002 dance schedule. Dollie Hajda sent a card to Edwin and Doris Arldt. We had a report given by Agnes Rupp. Trustee Secretary Jack Eschberger gave his monthly report. Thomas Ries, Chairperson, reported on repairing the roof on the west side of the lodge. The motion was made and seconded to have the job done. Welcome Wyonda Johnson as a new member of the Elgin lodge. Celebrating birthdays this month are Irene Vrabel, Dolores Greinert, Thomas Ries, Dollie Hajda and Alene Jaecks in May. We sang, "Happy Birthday" and then were served ham and cheese sandwiches with pickles, chips and lemon and chocolate pies, cakes and cookies. The desserts were made by Irene Vrabel and Evelyn Marek. Thanks!
24, Cyclone social, meeting set for July 9 Lodge
Dear Members, Please make plans to come out for hamburgers and homemade ice cream at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9. A short meeting will follow, at which time, we'll pay tribute to our lodge members who contribute their time and energy to our lodge and its fraternal activities. District Director Two Frank Klinkovsky and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates are scheduled to attend. You're Invited
Even if you don't regularly attend the meetings, plan to attend and learn more about the events coming up at Flag Hall, including Czech Heritage Day on October 20 and the Barbecue Cookoff and Countywide Sale on November 3. Youngsters, too, are cordially invited to join in what should be an enjoyable evening. Hope to see you there. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, President
Nesuda. Members known on the sick list were Richard Mraz and Adell Rejcek—wishing you both a speedy recovery. Thank you notes were read from the families of Milton Tonick and James Whitfill. Douglas Haskovec who received a 2001 scholarship sent a card of appreciation to the SPJST. Michael Junik was voted in as a new member. Youth member Jake Holland presented his speech that he will give at Youth Achievement Day on Sunday, June 24 in Waco. He also said that Michael Junik will be his duke at the royalty competition. We wish them both good luck. State FAC Gladys Yates informed the membership on ad valorem taxes and the importance of keeping good records of our activities. Thank you, Gladys and District Three FAC George Pauling for attending our meeting. Next Meeting July 12
The next meeting will be held on July 12 at 7 p.m. We will be honoring our 50-year members and also presenting our Everyday Hero pins. Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST-
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25, Ennis reports on June meeting Lodge
Lodge 25, Ennis met on Thursday, June 14 at 8 p.m. with all officers present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Johnnie Krajca. A moment of silence was observed for Wilma
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes Jack Collier Adams
Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard meets July 15 Lodge
Dear Members, It was agreed without a need for a vote under a home rule to move the July monthly meeting from the second Sunday to the third Sunday, the 15th, due to a conflict with another SPJST function. Also, the meeting will be
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Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member Jack Collier Adams. He was born December 12, 2000 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Parents are Anthony and Carrie Adams of Sunnyvale, Texas. Thanks to his great-grandmother, Hattie Moucka of Ennis, Jack is protected with a Lone Pay certificate for life. Sales Representative is Johnnie I. Krajca. —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis is proud of it newest member, Rex Lloyd Woods, born on March 27, 2001 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Parents are Robert and Kimberly Woods and brothers, Ryan and Chase. Thanks to his great-grandmother Hattie Moucka, Rex is protected with a Lone Pay certificate for life. Sales Representative is Johnnie I. Krajca of Lodge 25. —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis members welcome Jack Collier Adams, son of Anthony and Carrie Adams.
Rex Lloyd Woods is in good hands with brothers, Ryan, seatand Chase Woods.
Don't resent growing old—many are denied the privilege. Lazelle Wuthrich Brogger Reporter —SPJST-
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held in a different location which is the East Bernard Branch of the Wharton County Library Conference Room. It will start at 2 p.m. The library is located on Clubside Drive. Please refer to the map above. A buffet luncheon is scheduled for the fraternal hour after the business meeting. It will have a standard fare. Report on the June Meeting A good quorum passed two motions to further business. All reports were accepted as given. The monthly meeting date for July was brought up and it was agreed since there was a special SPJST activity on the second Sunday, the meeting would be moved to the third. Sunday the 15th. Also it was voted to have the meeting in the new Library Conference Room. The meeting adjourned for the fraternal hour and buffet luncheon. To the faithful: Mark your calendars, mark down the location and this writer remains ... Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje members enjoy show dog antics at June meeting On June 10, we had our monthly meeting and family day fried chicken dinner at our Lodge 40 hall in Hillje. We had 50 members and 11 guests who enjoyed a show after our meal. Our lodge member and trustee Jerry Kahanek brought his lab cocker spaniel mix dog to do all kind of wonderful tricks for us. The talented show dog name is Gulla and everyone sure enjoyed the evening. Thank you, Jerry, for bringing this great show for us at Lodge 40. Fraternally, Sheldon Holub, Vice President —SPJST-
Lodge 35, Elk reports on June meeting The Elk monthly meeting was called to order by President Randy Pavelka at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 10. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the members. The minutes were read by Carla Pavelka, Barbara Pavelka gave the treasurer report. On the sick list were Gloria Pavelka, Mary Pavelka, Evelyn Cunningham. We hope you are all feeling better by now. On June 18, Randy and Carla Pavelka, Ruby Pavelka and Dorothy Banik went to Linden Hall to hear Gladys Yates' program on"Insuring and Enriching Lives." It was a very good program—just wish more of our members would have been there. Next Meeting July 8 The next meeting is July 8 at 3 p.m. Bring a few sandwiches for the fellowship. Hope to see you there. Fraternally, Dorothy Banik —SPJST-
Jerry Kahanek and Gulla entertain members attending the June meeting of Lodge 40, El CaMp-Hillje.
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi observes Flag Day in a big way At our meeting on June 17, we celebrated Father's Day and a belated Flag Day. We had a very nice dinner served by the ladies in a very flag decorated dining room. Thanks to all our ladies for the fine food. Edna Voldan was .presented her Everyday Hero award. She missed the presentation last month.
Flag Day Proclamation Corpus Christi Mayor Lloyed Neal delivers Flag Day proclamation at City Hall on June 12. Seven SPJST members were on hand for the occasion. Lodge 79 wrote requests to 48 cities and 20 counties requesting Flag Day be proclaimed in their communities. As a result, 17 South Texas cities and seven counties issued proclamations. Lodge 79 members requested our mayor to proclaim June 14 as Flag Day here in Corpus Christi which he did before the council meeting on June 12. President Jerry Sijansky received the proclamation. Six other Lodge 79 members were present. Lodge 79 wrote requests to 48 cities and 20 counties requesting Flag Day be proclaimed in their communities. We received 17 proclamations from South Texas cities and seven counties. Lodge 79 members Al Kucera, Jerry Sijansky, Clem Kasparek and Jerry Elzner put out 50 flags (one for each state) on Sokol grounds—a very colorful display which two television stations came out to film and put on their news. We also had five flag presentations to various groups. We also had two newspaper write-ups. Our monthly donation was
increased to $100 and was sent to Red Cross and the Salvation Army for flood relief in Houston. We want to say thanks to Joe Nemecek, Georgia Kubala and George Marek for bringing two handicapped members and a guest to our meeting— truly a fraternal act. Congratulations to our scholarship winner, Lynette Sklar. A "pat on the back" to Lodge 133 for hosting a good District Seven Spring Meeting. With summer to start on June 21, I hope everyone has a good summer. I hope we will not have California's energy problems. So stay cool and have a good summer. Fraternally, Jerry Elzner, Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-
and Irma Klinkovsky Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Frank
Congratulations to Frank and Irma Ward after 40 years of service and is (Hruska) Klinkovsky, who celebrat- now serving the area as SPJST ed their 50th Wedding Anniversary District Two Director. Previously, on June 24. Frank and Irma marked Frank worked 20 years part-time the occasion with a trip to Corpus with the youth of the SPJST—three Christi — the same city where they years as a youth leader and 17 years as a district honeymooned 50 youth counselor. years ago. They Following his were hosted by retirement from their son and Montgomerydaughter-in-law, Ward, he also Frank, Jr. and worked eight Debbie and their years full-time grandchildren, for the SPJST as Frank, III and State Fraternal Kelli, both of Activities CoAustin. ordinator. Frank and Irma worked Irma were marfor 12 years at ried on June 24, King's Daugh1951 at the ters Clinic and Seaton Brethren for 30 years at Church by the SPJST Home late F.J. KostoMr. and Mrs. Frcink Klinkovsky Office in Temhryz and were ple. She is now honored with a wedding reception and dance at the retired and enjoys being a homemakSPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. er and working in her flower garden. To celebrate their anniversary, the The music for their wedding dance was provided by the L.J. Motl Klinkovsky family stayed at the Port Melodions. Incidentally, one of the Royal resort hotel. During their stay, musicians who was in the band — they enjoyed deep sea fishing; viewMr. Robert Haisler — is still playing ing the aquarium, shopping, sighthis accordion with his son's band — seeing and a beautiful evening cruise of Corpus Christi Bay. Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five. —SPJSTFrank is retired from Montgomery
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Lodge 84, Dallas invites members to apply for bar manager position Dear Members, Lodge 84, Dallas is looking for a dependable person to fill the role of bar manager at our lodge hall. We are looking for someone — preferably a member — who would be able and willing to work most Saturday nights and for other hall rentals, as needed. If you are interested, or if there is someone you would like to recommend for the position, please give us a call — Justine Yeager at (214) 8270920 or Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557. Thank you for your attention. Fraternally, Justine Yeager, President —SPJST-
88, Houston announces three scholarship winners Lodge
Our congratulations go out to the following scholarship winners from Lodge 88, Houston: Karen A. Bravenec $500. Her parents are William and Debbie Bravenec. The other $500 recipient is Jennifer L. Darilek. Her parents are David and Nan Darilek. We also named a scholarship in honor of Brother Karl Lindeman. This scholarship, in the amount of $750, was awarded to Darrell W. Havemann. His parents are Donald and Carol Havemann. We wish each of you the best of luck in your new 'adventure into college. Congratulations to our scholarship winners and may your education remind you the future is in.the SPJST. Fraternally, Linda Wehring, Chairman Scholarship Committee. Carol Havemann, Vincent Hegwood —SPJST-
88, Houston posts donations to Scholarship Fund Lodge
Donations has been made to the Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Youth Fund in memory of Karl Lindemann from the following: Esther I. Heinsohn, Glynis T. Porter, Leo and Rosalie Lobprice. Fraternally, Linda Wehring, Chairman Scholarship Committee —SPJST-
88, Houston reports on June meeting Lodge
President Helen Hegwood opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The flag was presented by Social Night Committee
members A.J. Stayton, Helen Kubicek and Willie Wehring. We were then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The names of five deceased members were read and a moment of silence was observed in their memory. We had roll call of officers and Second Vice President Tillie Helmcamp and Secretary-Treasurer Roberta Johnson were not present. Recording Secretary Ho Orsag read the minutes from the May 14 meeting which were approved as read. There was one application for transfer to Lodge 88 from Lodge 196 which was Lee Ann Sommer. Flo read thank you notes for flowers from the families of Annie Kendziora and Karl Lindemann.
Officers Reports President Hegwood reported on Homecoming Day, which turned out to be a very good one. First Vice President Marie Stayton thanked the flag bearers for June and said the flag bearers for July would be the Birthday Club. She also mentioned that Youth Achievement Day would be coming up on July 1 at Lodge 196. She stated that registration would be from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and that dinner will be served. Second Vice President Tillie Helmcamp was not present. Recording Secretary Flo Orsag No report. Secretary-Treasurer Roberta Johnson's home was flooded and she was not present. Clara Broz read the Profit and Loss statement for May, 2001 and we showed a profit. Youth Leader Barbara Gonzales told us that the youth went to Speedy's for a party and had a great time. They also made ice cream for Homecoming. The youth club is working on a trip to Moody Gardens in Galveston this month. Johnny Broz thanked everyone who helped in the kitchen for Homecoming and read us a real cute joke. Louis Hanus told of planting three pecan trees in memory of departed Men's Clab members.
Committee Reports Entertainment Chairperson Betty Theiss thanked everyone on her committee for helping during the dances. Please come out to them. Auditor Marceil Malak and her committee audited the books and they were found to be in order. Chairman of the Board Cleburn Lincke and member of the Board John Broz gave their reports. They had a total of four bids on a new roof. The Board made a motion that we go with Industrial Roofers for a total of $27,793 to fix the roof. The motion was seconded by Ben Hogan. Motion carried. Board Chairman Cleburn Lincke reported that the Board has made recommendations to give to the following charitable organizations: $1,500 - Heights Meals on Wheels; $500 - Multiple Sclerosis; $1,000 - Avondale House; $250 - Lodge 88 Scholarship Fund for a total of $3,250. He made this recommendation in the form of a motion. Motion carried. Bar Manager Leander Pflughaupt thanked all who worked at the bar for Homecoming. Blueroom Chairman Pat Bruce told us the next Blueroom party will be on
August 19 and that tickets will go on sale July 10. Kitchen Chairman Hilbert Pechacek thanked all who helped during Homecoming and especially thanked his wife, Willie Mae, for all the phone calling. Birthday Club President Flo Orsag thanked Chairman of the cake booth, Ellen Miculka and her committee for their help for Homecoming. Mary Quider had charge of the coffee and we thank her and her committee as well. She also reminded everyone that we are selling tickets for the yo-yo coverlet for $1 each or six tickets for $5. Please try to buy at least six tickets. Flo also reminded everyone that the Birthday Club is going to the dog races in August and to please sign up for this trip. The cost is $5 each for the bus, a buffet lunch, a tip sheet and entrance to the races. Social Night Chairman A. J. Stayton told us that bingo is doing well. He reported for the Men's Club that Royal Warnasch had two stints put into his arteries that serve the kidneys and will need another surgery soon on other arteries. Laura Bell Warnasch seems to be doing well. Decorating Committee Cleburn Lincke had no report. Scholarship Chairman Linda Wehring called the scholarship recipients to come forward. Two winners were honored with scholarships of $500 each. One went to Karen A. Bravenec, whose parents are William and Debbie Bravenec. Another $500 scholarship went to Jennifer L. Darilek, who parents are David and Nan Darilek. Then Linda called Lowrina Lindemann to come forward. She presented a scholarship of $750 to Darrell Havemann in honor of Karl Lindemann who passed away recently. Darrell's parents are Donald and Carol Havemann. Rules and Regulations Chairman Gene Barcak was not present. Gene Barcak was not present to report on the Choral Club; however, President Helen Hegwood thanked all who sang on Homecoming day. She also thanked Fred Bun for conducting the choral group during her absence. Concert Orchestra leader Jim Rhode was told that his file cabinet is ready. He told us that the orchestra is taking the summer off but will be playing again in the fall. Benevolence Committee Chairman Dorothy Pflughaupt was not present due to flooding of her home.
new business. Guide Josephine Pflughaupt read the names of the birthday and anniversary celebrants. Our refreshments were furnished by Joe Paul Wright, Insurance Agent. Door prizes of $5 each went to Celestine Darilek, Edna Wehring, Ruth Martinek, Carol Liebscher and Barbara Gonzales. Our president called for an Executive Board meeting on June 19. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Submitted by, Flo Orsag Recording Secretary —SPJST-
88, Houston Birthday Club Sisters report on June meeting Lodge
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited after the President Flo Orsag called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. with 21 members present. Roll call was by Ellen Miculka. She read minutes from the May meeting and were passed as read. Treasurer Mary Quider was absent. Her car and house flooded. Margie Anders gave the report. There were so many from our circle who were flooded. Evelyn Zajicek reported that cake bakers for July are Flo Orsag, Evelyn Gutkowski, Corine Kessler, Margie Anders, Alice Bily and Bess Witovic. Sunshine Committee Willie Mae Ermis was absent so no report. Ticket Chairman Bessie Dewer had no report. Workers in the kitchen for July are Georgie Buchanan and Alice Bily. We will have fried chicken and Helen Hegwood will pick it up. Thank you, Helen. July is a covered dish dinner so don't forget, ladies, to bring your favorite dishes.
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The dog race is on the list for August 3. We will leave at 11 a.m. and come back at 5 p.m. Sisters will be paid $5. Ladies, we will have a Tupperware party at the July meeting on July 11 starting at 10 a.m. then the meeting at 11:15 a.m. President Flo Orsag reported the tickets for the yo-yo coverlet are ready and each member gets four books. District Officers' Reports Director Larry Pflughaupt was not Each book has six tickets. They are present, again due to flooding of his $leach or six for $5. It is king size. The drawing will be October 28 home. District President Evelyn Mikeska Czech Day at Lodge 88. Mary Kosut recognized Ellen Miculka for doing a was not present. District Youth Counselor Marie good job on the coverlet. Calcutta was won by Bess Witovic, Stayton had no report. District State Field Representative Edna Wehring and Evelyn Gutkowski. The June birthday was Evelyn Lynn Johnson was not present but. Edna Wehring reported that John Zajicek. Happy birthday to me. Anderson of Lufkin Lodge 191 wrote On the sick list is Lillie Spies She the most insurance and had the most is a Brighton Garden in Bellaire, Texas, Room 121. new members in May. Margaret Spahr reported that Kathy Sick members are Ann Urbanovsky, Lillie Spies, Gloria Gerhardt, Trefell is with her daughter. Get well Royal Warnasch and Laura Bell soon. Flo Orsag's daughter, Cynthia Warnasch. Josephine Koeppen said she is no longer having to take Beck, was our guest at the June meeting. She lives in Oklahoma. It was chemotherapy. There was no old business and no nice to have you with us.
8NESTNIK—Wednesday, July 4, 2001 Evelyn Mikolas' relatives, Scott and wife, Beth Baethe of Georgetown and Glen Schuhrnann and wife, Judy of Houston-West went to Jamaica and reported having a wonderful time. I will end. Have a good Fourth of July and stay well. Fraternally, Evelyn Zajicek Vice President —SPJST--
Lodge 92, Fort Worth reports on lodge, member activities 35th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, June 16 was the 35th wedding anniversary celebration for Kenneth and Mary Ann Tesar Krivanek. The matchmakers for this happy union of 35 years were Lavon Rosenauer and the late Ladik Maly. This celebration was coupled with the Tesar-Novak Reunion earlier in the day, which made for a large and happy crowd. Kenneth's relatives from Oklahoma as well as Mary Ann's relatives of Shiner and vicinity were here to help celebrate. The food and music by the Mikula's was great. May you have many more anniversaries. Their daughter, Mary Cecilia, did a great job of chronicling their courtship and their life through current times. In addition, it is important to note that Kenneth and Mary Ann are tireless volunteer workers in their church, at Lodge 92, and in other endeavors in the Fort Worth area. In Memoriam Condolences go to the family of Chris Oujesky. Chris is the son of Helen Matusevich Oujesky and the late Frank Oujesky. Chris is remembered as a former member of the Lodge 92 Youth Club. Christopher passed away on June 19, 2001 in San Antonio. Funeral services were held from St. Thomas Catholic Church in Fort Worth. He is mourned by his many family members of Lodge 92. Dr. Wells Stephens passed away on June 14, 2001. Although Dr. Stephens was not a member of SPJST, he was an ardent supporter of our Czech Heritage Day celebration and our polka dances as long as he was able. In the period 1939 to 1941, he was the researcher working in Hereford, Texas who documented the benefits of fluorine in the water of Deaf Smith County. To this day, fluoride is used as a preventative for tooth decay. Sympathy goes to his family. We will miss his friendly disposition.
Finally, the lodge approved a $25 prize drawing gift to the District Six Cookoff in September. Thank you Diana Johnson, FIC Secretary/Reporter/Sales Rep. —SPJST-
Lodge 107, Floresville Presents Officers Pictured above, from left, are: Hall Manager Roxanne Bertrand, President Glen Puski, Vice President Anthony Sears, Secretary Connie Jo Purchis, Financial Secretary Liz Bielefeld, Teasurer Diane Korus, Youth Leader Wendy Pruski, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Laurie Sears and District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer, who conducted the installation of officers.
Lodge 107, Floresville reports on June meeting Lodge 107 held its monthly June meeting on May 31, 2001 at 7:15 p.m. President Pruski called the meeting to order. Youth Member Aaron Sears led Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of officers found all present. Sick Call—August Merecka; Barbara Westbrook; Billy Pavliska had heart surgery. The minutes of the May 6, 2001 meeting were read and approved. Correspondence—Death Claim Joe Pavliska. A thank you note was received from the Mom's Club of Floresville for our donation towards playground equipment in Pecan Park. Financial Secretary report—Name change for Lisa Marie Zidek to Vyvlecka. No report was received due to early meeting date. Treasurer's report was read and accepted. Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) report—no report was received due to the early meeting date. District FAC Glen Pruski reported that the FAC reports would go back to the old way of doing things. There will be two FAC District meetings. The dates, times and places have not been determined at this time. He also reported that at the District Fun Day, the baked goods entrants would be asked if they would allow their entries to be auctioned off and the money going to the member's lodge. Insurance report—no report was received due to the early meeting date. Sales reps are receiving a five percent raise. Long-term care insurance is in the works. You will have to be licensed to sell this one.
Coming Activities Sunday, July 8 — Lodge Meeting 2 p.m. Sunday, August 5 — Barn dance. Best-dressed contest. Saturday,September 15 — Czech Heritage Day and 91st Anniversary of Lodge 92. Music by Mikula's, Texas Dutchmen, and the ever popular Brave Combo. Refer to our Schedule of Activities flyer for other dates. Fraternally, Al Kercho, Reporter —SPJST---
1541 Fort Worth salutes the late Joseph E. Milan for Memorial Day Lodge
Old Business Hall—work is progressing. Bad boards have been replaced and the building is nearly ready for painting. New Business Youth member Kara Morrisey received a $750 scholarship at the district meeting. Larry Wagner, Lodge 202, Jourdanton is the new District Seven President. Hall Manager report—we had one rental canceled for last weekend due
to no air conditioning. The next rental is for June 9, 2001. It is a Quinceanera party. The hot water heater needs to be repaired. It's leaking. A motion was made by Polly Bayer to buy a new toilet for the ladies restroom and seconded by Liz Bielefeld. There was a motion amended by Wendy Pruski to allow Anthony Sears to check into getting a used working toilet and seconded by Anthony Sears. Motion carried. Youth leader report—Youth Leader Pruski reported YAD will be on July 15, 2001 at Sacred Heart. Registration begins at 1 p.m. She requested assistance from the adult lodge in setting up the hall at 11 a.m. and in manning the concession stand. The youth will bring individually wrapped treats for sale and the club will purchase chips and sodas to Sell. Youth entering the food category will be allowed to sell their entries and the money will go to their lodge. Camp is July 28 - 30, 2001 at Echo Hill Ranch. SYAD is August 4, 2001 in Temple. The next meeting will be July 8, 2001 at 3 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Connie Jo Purchis, Secretary —SPJST
Lodge 148, El Maton honors 50-year members in June The June dinner went very well. There were over 80 members and guests present. We had several guests from Lodge 40, Mike Ahlstrom and Karen Kaspar. Fifty-year pins were handed out and a short meeting was held while everyone ate. Several things were decided at the meeting. The lodge will be going to monthly meetings and the meetings will be the last Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. These will start in July. It was also approved to set up a youth club. The lodge also will be donating the old financial book to the Library, Archives and Museum at the Home Office. We feel that this book would be a valuable asset to the museum because the first few years of record keeping are done in Czech.
Lodge 154 salutes the late and beloved Joseph E. Milan in honor of Memorial Day. Joe valiantly served in the 815th Aviation Battalion of Army Engineers in both the European and the Pacific wars of World War II and won eight Medals of Honor. His assignment was to build new airfields and to rebuild damaged airfields for the immediate landing of American Joe Milan war planes. The first two years of the war, Joe Milan spent in North Africa, Italy, Corsica and Sicily. After a brief interlude, he was assigned to the Pacific where he served at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. At that time, Iwo Jima was heavily fortified and by 1944, it was supposedly impregnable to attack because the Japanese were dug in to the volcanic cavities of the island. After prolonged sea and air bombardment, three divisions of Marines landed on February 19, 1945 and to take control of the island after bitter and costly fighting. After the volcanic island of Okinawa was captured on April I, 1945, Joe and his battalion were sent in to build airfields. As soon as Joe arrived, he immediately dug himself a fox hole as he had been trained. Some younger draftees laughed at him, but Joe kept on digging! Soon mortar shells went off and Joe dove into his foxhole! However, he found that it was already full of the young guys! At a later time while Joe was walking on the beach with two of his buddies, both of them were shot and killed, but Joe escaped harm. While working on the nearby Okinawan Island of le, Joe was privileged to meet the great American news correspondent, Ernie Pyle who was personally endeared to the fighting men. Pyle had previously won a Pulitzer Prize for journalism in 1943 for two war compilations, "Here's Your War," and "Brave Men," which he had reported from the front lines in North Africa, Italy and Normandy. Ernie Pyle had written a book "G.I. Joe," which was the story of his life which was eventually made into a movie. There, on the Island of le, while observing the U.S. landing on the nearby main island of Okinawa, on April 18, 1945, Ernie Pyle was shot and killed some 20 feet from Joe Milan. Joe and some of his buddies buried Ernie and Joe photographed his grave. After the war, Joe attended
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Pictured above are Joe Milan and his wife of 56 years, Carrie. annual reunions of his beloved 815th Battalion until his death. He eventually donated the photograph he took of Ernie Pyle's grave to a National World War II Museum. Having survived the horrors of the war, Joe professed that only his deep faith in God sustained him. We would like to also honor Joe's brother, Frankie Milan who bravely served our country under General Patton in North Africa, England and Italy; and Joe's brother-in-laws, Wilbur Mason, Donnie Steinman and Bill Renfro, who served in the U.S. Army, the Army Air Corps and the Navy C. B's respectively; and, my own daddy, Charlie Smith, who served in the Army Air Corps in North Africa and France as a heavy truck and airplane mechanic. So, nazdar, to our beloved, Joe Milan, our "G. I. Joe," and to all to the brave men who served with the same spirit as our fraternal organization. What greater sacrifice can a man make than to lay his life on the line to ensure that our country will be safe. God bless you all and may you have a great summer! And yeah! I am retired from teaching school after 32 years! Sincerely, Sharron Connelly —SPJST-
177, Academy reports on June meeting Lodge
Our meeting was called to order on Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Corral in Temple. This was our second social for the year and we really had an exceptional turnout! During our brief business meeting prior to the social, we learned that Edgar Childers was still ill and Libbie Bartek, our Sunshine Committee Chairperson, had sent him a get well card. She also mailed a card to Irene
Johnson. Irene is recuperating from surgery after she had a pacemaker implanted. Irene, if you're reading this letter, we sure missed you at the social. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope to see you soon. We sure were happy to see Martha Garcia back at the meeting. Martha has some new knees and is ready (well almost ready) to go dancing! Glad to see you back! Lodge Extends Assistance President Bill Hutka presented to members recommendations for donations. The recommendations are: $500—Alma Leal (car burned); $500—LULAC, Temple-Belton Council; $500 Santa Sharing Group, Little River, Texas; $300 Gatesville Senior Citizens Center; $300—Soup Kitchen, Gatesville; $600—Little River Fire Department. After Bill presented these recommendations, members voted to make these donations as recommended. As you can see, we voted to donate a total of $2,700 to several worthwhile organizations. In addition to these, we also donated $100 to the Ebony Cultural Society and $250 to the Little River Girls Basketball team. That makes a total of $3,050 donated just in the last three months. We're very proud of the fact that our lodge supports organizations in the local community. After all, isn't that what fraternalism all about? Helping others to help themselves and better the community along the way . . . Sincerely, Kathy Fritz Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
179, Warrenton reports on June meeting Lodge
Warrenton Lodge 179 met on June 14 at 7 p.m. at the Lions Building in Carmine. It was decided to have an outing and meeting combined. The lodge will meet at Keilers Restaurant in Fayetteville at 7 p.m. on the next meeting night which is July 12. The restaurant will serve our meal. The lodge also decided to cancel the August meeting. The September meeting will be on September 13 at 7 p.m. at the Lions Building in Carmine. Ora Lee Levien, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 177, Academy Gives to LULAC Lodge 177, Academy FAC JoAnne Hutka presents a $500 check to Albert Riojas, Vice President of the Greater TempleBelton Council of LULAC No. 4593. Albert is Vice President in charge of the youth section
180, Burleson reports on June meeting Lodge
Our regular meeting was held on June 6, 2001. All minutes and reports were given. Benefit Dance August 19 We will be having a benefit dance on Sunday, August 19, 2001 for the community Hospice House at Hughly Hospital. The bands have been lined up. More details of the benefit dance will be forthcoming. This benefit dance is most definitely for a worthy cause, so please, everyone come on out and show your support. We had a guest speaker, Lanita Anglin, from the Supreme Lodge in Temple. Mrs. Anglin explained to us that we may see some tax relief for fraternal organizations such as SPJST. Legislation has passed the House of Representatives and the Senate and is now waiting for the signature of our Governor Rick Perry. Hopefully, this will help our lodge as well as others which are being hit with high property taxes. Mrs. Anglin also explained the Mission 2100 program in more detail and ways to reach our goal of 10 new members. Thank you, Mrs. Anglin, for coming to our meeting. We enjoyed having you with us. Rhonda Hurtik, on behalf of the lodge, gave each member present a beautiful flowering plant or a jar of preserves in honor of Mother's Day in May and for Father's Day in June. Thank you very much for the thoughtful gesture. We extend our get well wishes to Carol Hilcher. She is recuperating and doing better. We miss you, Carol, and hope that you feel better soon. Joe Hurtik, Jr. and Joe Babina put up our new banner on front of the building. Hopefully, this will bring in more hall rentals and possibly prospective new members. Thank you, both, for taking care of this for us. Our next dance will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2001. The doors open at 7:45 p.m. The dance will be from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The band, Just Us, will play your favorite toe-tapping tunes. It is BYOB. The kitchen and soda bar will be open for your eating pleasure. So come on out, get some relief from a hot summer night and enjoy some country and western entertainment. There will be no meeting in July due to the Fourth of July holiday. Our next meeting will be held on August 1, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. The door prizes were won by Ann Sammet, Joey Sammet, John Hitcher, Ernest Deuser, Joe Hurtik, Jr. and our guest, Lanita Anglin. Ann Sammet, Reporter —SPJST-
189, Bryan College-Station meets July 8 Lodge
or LULAC.
Bryan College-Station Lodge 189. meeting will be on July 8, 2001 at
2403 Cavitt Street, the office of Charles Munday, Bryan, Texas. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Submitted by, Charles Munday —SPJST--
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy meets July 11 Dear Members, Please note: Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy has changed its meeting date to Wednesday, July 11 due to the Fourth of July holiday. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Reporter —SPJST-
Sewing Circle reports on June meeting Ennis
The Ennis Sewing Circle met June 14, 2001. Nineteen members were present. Our guests were Jerry Zmolek and Julius Podhrasky. We enjoyed a good meal. After the luncheon, President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Joseph Alois "Joe" Hoenig, father of Sister Eleanora Pelzel; in memory of Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, cousin of Vlasta Laznovsky and Sylvia Laznovsky; and in memory of Penny Shine, sister of Dorothy Sherrell. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families. Secretary Vlasta Laznovsky read the minutes. Treasurer Lillie Kosarek gave the financial report. Both reports were approved as read. "Happy Birthday" was sung to the June birthday celebrants. A quilt was quilted for the Telico Fire Department. This is done yearly for our quitters. We appreciate our quitters. Sisters, please note, our July meeting will be held the third Thursday— July 19—not the second Thursday. The door prize was won by Sister Marie Vrla. Sister Rosie Bednar brought the door prize. Sister Mary Kopecek sent a hello to all of us. Sister Libbie Wisniewski had visitors from South Bend, Indiana. Her niece, Karen, husband, Larry Dreibeleis and their children, Hannah and Evan enjoyed several days with Libbie. Congratulations! Sheila Roberts and Greg Krenek were married May 12, 2001. The ceremony took place at Fair Park at the Texas Discovery Gardens, Dallas, Texas. Parents of the bride are John Wesley and Ginger Roberts of Rowlett, Texas. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krenek of Taylor, Texas. Grandmothers of Sheila Roberts are Mrs. Helen Gower and Mrs. Alice Roberts. The couple will live in Rowlett, Texas. They enjoyed several days in Tahiti. (Continued on page 12.)
IONESTNIK—Wednesday, July 4,2001
Supreme Lodge (Continuedfrom page I.
SPJST Supreme Lodge members arc as follows: Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar is a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville. He has been a member of the Supreme Lodge since 1984. Mr. Leshikar previously served on the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Board for 14 years and was chairman of the Rest Home Board. He is past lodge officer, district officer and youth volunteer. A member of the Associations of School Teachers on the state level, Mr. Leshikar attended state conventions as a delegate. He is also a former director of the Hare Coop Cotton Gin. lie enjoys hunting, fishing, sports and the preservation of wildlife. He and his wife, Mary, have two sons. Vice President Gene McBride is a member of SPJST Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy. He has been a member of the Supreme IA)dge since 20(X). Prior to that, Mr. McBride served as State Field Manager for the SPJST. • He has been employed by SPJST since 1978 and is the president of the Fraternal Field Manager's -Association of the Fraternal Congress of America. In addition to his fraternal involvement, Mr. McBride has been involved in many levels of city government and is past mayor of Eddy, Texas. l le enjoys hunting and is an avid barbecue cook-off competitor and organizer. Mr. McBride and his wife, Francis, have two sons, two daughters and ten grandchildren. Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin is a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She has been a member of the Supreme Lodge since 1994. Prior to that, Mrs. Anglin served as the Securities Analyst/Computer Backup Operator for the SP.IST Home Office since 1979. A Sunday school teacher for 17 years, Mrs. Anglin is a member of First Christian Church. She is also a member of Aggie Moms. Since 1998, she has served as a director of the Texas Fraternal Congress She and her husband, Charles, have one daughter and one son. Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas has been a member of the Supreme Lodge since 1977. lie is a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Mr. Miktilas
served as the Assistant to the Financial Secretary at the SPJST Home Office for 18 years. He is a past ; member of the Rotary Club and the Jaycees. Mr. Mikulas enjoys collecting Coca-Cola items, gardening, plants, working at his farm and watching sports. He and his wife, Betty, have two sons, one daughter and two granddaughters. Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir of Temple is a member of SP.IST Lodge 87, Temple. He has been a member of the Supreme Lodge for 16 years. An Air War College Alumni, Mr. Kacir served overseas as a U.S. Air Force pilot. He is legal advisor and director for the Czech Education Foundation of Texas (CEFF). Mr. Kacir is past president of BellLampasas-Mills Counties Bar Association and Temple Farm and Ranch Club. He is a former Municipal Court Ridge for the City of Temple. Mr. Kacir and his wife, Dorothy, have two daughters, one son and four grandchildren. District One Director Donnie Victorick, who lives in Snook, Texas is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. He has been a member of the Supreme Lodge since 1998. An insurance sales representative, he is treasurer of 1.,odge 9, Snook and past District One President. lie and his wife, Janice, have one son and one daughter. District Two Director Frank KlinkoVSky lives in Temple and is a member and past president of Lodge 47, Seaton. lie has been a member of the Supreme .Lodge since 1996. lie is retired from Montgomery Ward and was the SPJST.'s first State Fraternal. Activities Coordinator. On the district level, he served as youth counselor for 17 years, president, vice president and treasurer. Ile is an active sales representative for the SPJST. Mr. Klinkovsky is a member of the Seaton Brethren Church. He and his wife, Irma, have one son and two grandchildren. District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, who lives in West, Texas is a member zof SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood. He has been a member of the Supreme Lodge since 1996 and has served as lodge president for 20 years, secretary and hoard trustee. On the district level, Mr. Krizan has served as president, first vice president, second vice president, secretary and treasurer. lie is
Home Office team loaded with experience President's Department Thmmy-Baker is the Assistant to the he spisT Home Office is fortunate to he staffed by a team State Fraternal Activities Coordinator. dedicated employees and She has been employed at the limrie statewide field personnel. Their .Office for one year. Sandra Duhcak is a Secretary in the loyalty and breadth of experience conFraternal Department. She has been tributes greatly to the SPJST 's ability to employed at the !tome Office for four identify and respond to the changing needs of the membership. Staff mem- years. hers, alphabetically and by department, (('onlintreel oil page II.) are as follows: employed with the United States Postal service.. He is also self-employed in accounting and tax preparation. - Mr. Krizan is a member of the West Brethren Church and the Czech Heritage Society. lie has. served as the alternate judge for Mcl A.1111111 County Precinct 67 for more than 20 years. District Four DirectOr Stanley Broz, lives in Lowake, Texas and is a member of SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo. Ile has been a member of 'the Supreme Lodge since 1973 and is Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman. A semi-retired farmer and rancher, he is a director of the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Association, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, a long-time director of the Concho County Junior Livestock Show, an active supporter of the Lowake Community Center and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Ile attends St. Joseph's Catholic. Church. Mr. Broz and his wife, Martha, have two sons, one daughter and seven grandchildren. District Five Director Larry Pliughaupt lives in I louston, Texas and is a member of S P.1 ST Lodge 88, Houston. lie is in his first year as a member of the Supreme Lodge. Mr. Pflughaupt has been active in the SPJST most of his 56 years. Ile has served on a variety of committees at Lodge 88 and has served as lodge president. Ile has also served on the Board of Trustees, as local lodge Fraternal Activities Coordinator and was elected as Vice Chairman of the 1988 SP.IST Convention. Mr. Illughaupt is a retired Traffic Safety Specialist with the Ilouston District of the Texas Department of Transportation after 36
SPJST Supreme Lodge
years of service. Ile is a Fraternal Insurance Counselor (M(') with a Group I License through the Texas Board of Insurance, a director of the Czech Cultural ('enter I louston, a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Houston and serves on the Advisory Board of MAIM, Gulf ('oast Chapter. Ile is an active sales representative for SPJST. Mr. Pflughaupt was also selected as lAxige 88's Fraternalist of the Year for 2000. Ile and his wife, Dorothy, have three sons. District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom lives in Victoria, Texas and is a member and vast president of SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria. Ile is in his first year as a member of the Supreme I .odge. He is also past president of District Six and a past director of the S.P.J.S.T. Rest flow Board of Directors. Mr. Ahlstrom is employed by DuPont Company as a mechanical specialist and is currently serving,as Chairman. of the Victoria Salvation Army Advisory Board. lle and his wife, Kathy, own Custom Travel in Victoria. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. District Seven Director Bob Bayer lives in Fkwesville, Texas and is a member and current president of SP.IST A Lodge 107, Floresville. In January, he was elected by fellow Supreme Lodge members to serve as Supreme Lodge Chairman. Mr. Bayer has been an SPJST director for 13 years. Ile is retired from inside sales and shipping at E.G. I lendrix's Company, where he was employed for 31 years. Ile is a Thirdand Lou rt It- Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of Sacred I leart Church and a past sales representative for the Farmers Mutual Protective Association (RVOS) home insurance company. Ile and his wife, Polly, own and operate the Floresville Flower Shop. The I3ayers have one son, two daughters and five grandchildren. Editor and Director of Communications Brian Vanicek has been employed. by SPJST for 10 years. Although elected every 'Our ve'er's by
the convention, the EDO(' is not a member oldie Supreme Lodge. A grad-
Howard Leshikar
Gene McBride
Lanita Anglin
Jerry Mikulas
Sidney Kacir
Donnie Victorick
Frank Klinkovsky
Johnnie Krizan
Stanley Broz
Larry Pflughaupt
Mike Ahlstrom
Bob Bayer
,iatc of the University of Texas at Austin, Brian was previously employed by the UT Alumni Association, Farm Credit Banks of Texas, and Col3ank National Bank for Cooperatives in Denver, Colorado. He is President of s pisT Lodge 24, Cyclone and a member of the Texas Ex-Students' Association, Knights of Columbus Council 10186, and Saint Joseph's Catholic Church. Brian and his wife, Joanie, have one son and one daughter. —SPJST-
Wednesday, July 4, 2001—V F:STNI kill Donna Locke is the Assistant to the President. She has been employed at the Home Office for one year. Donna and her husband, Carroll, have one daughter and one son. Dorothy Pechal is the Museum Curator. She has been employed at the Home, Office for ten years. She has four children, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Gladys Yates is the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator. She has been employed at the Home Office for two months. Gladys and her husband, James, have two sons and five grandchildren. Melanie Zavodny is the State Youth Director. She has been employed at the Home Office 11w seven years. Melanie is married to David Nitwit
Vice -President's Department Kathy Fritz is the Assistant to the Vice President. She has been employed at the` tome Office for 22 years. Kathy and her husband, Bobby, have two daughters. Cynthia Ilutka is the New Business Technician. She has been employed at the I lame Office for fifteen years. Cynthia is married to Glenn I lutka. Lynn Johnsen is the State Field Representative serving Districts One and Five. She has been employed at the !Ionic Office liw six months. Karen Kaspar is the State Field
Representative serving Districts Six and Seven. She has been employed at the Home Office for seven months. Karen and her husband, Leroy, have four children. Jerry Kucera is the State Field Representative serving Districts Two and Three. He has been employed at the Home Office kw seven years. Jerry and his wife, Dorothy, have five children and live grandchildren. Jana McNeil is the Policy Service Technician. -She has been employed at the I tome Office 11w two years. Jana and her husband, Jack, have one daughter. Doni Powell is the Administrative Assistant. She has been employed at the Monte-Office for nine months. Doni and her husband, Wayne, have one son. Billy Rollwitz is the State Field Representative serving District Four. I le has been employed at the I tome Office for two years. Billy and his wife, Sylvia, have four children and eight grandchildren. Susan Shorner is the Customer Service Representative. She has been employed at the I lome Office for two years. Susan and her husband, Warren, have three sons. Diane Tompkins is the Insurance Underwriter. She has been employed at the Iconic Office 11w one year. She has three children. Doris Tyroch is the Policy Issue
Technician. She has been employed at the Home Office for 35 years. Jim Wiest is the State Training Coordinator. He has been employed at the Home Office for four years. Ile and his wik, Suzy, have one daughter.
Secty-Treasurer's Department Daryl-Entrop is the Investment Data Specialist. He has been employed at the I lone Office 11w seven years. Peggy Sue Ilerendon is the Receptionist. She has been employed at the I lome Office live years. She and husband, Charlie, have live children Trish Mathis is the Secretary to the Secretary-Treasurer. She has been employed at the !Ionic Office 11w three years. Trish and her husband, Ronnie, have two children. Corinne Mauldin is the Mortgage Loan Specialist. She has been employed at the I Ionic Office 11w nine years. Corinne and her husband, John, have three children. Mokry is the Maintenance Manager. Ile has been employed at the lone Office for I I years. Ile and his wife, Ann, have four childrew and six grandchildren. Ann Paruzinski is the Mortgage !man Representative. She has been employed at the Home Office for 24 years. Dorothy Tomasek is the Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer. She has been employed at the !Ionic Office kw
49 years. Dorothy and her husband, Charlie Lee, have one daughter and three grandchildren.
Financial Secty's Department Debbie Dohnalik is the Data Manager. She has been employed at the I Ionic Office liar 25 years. She and husband, 'Bitty, have two sons. Linda ,Johnson is the Assistant to the Financial Secretary. She has been employed at the I lome Office for 25 years. She and husband, J.C., have two daughters and three grandchildren. Lisa Kirby is the Data Entry Clerk. She has been employed at the !tome Office for nine years. Lisa and her husband, William, have two children. Dorothy Stuchly is the Accounting Clerk. She has been employed at the I Ionic Office 11w 35 years. Dorothy and her husband, Ray, have two children.
Legal Department Susie Stermer is the Legal Assistant. She has beeiv employed at the I lome Office for eight years. She has three children.
Editor/Director of Communication's Department Katherine Morris Smith is the Communications Assistant. She has been employed at the I Iona Office kw three years. Katherine and her husband, ('urtis, have three children.
SPJST Home Office Personnel
Tammy Baker
Debbie Dohnalik
Sandra Dubcak
Daryl Entrop
Kathy Fritz
Peggy Sue Herendon
Cynthia Hutka
Lynn Johnsen
Linda Johnson
Karen Kaspar
Lisa Kirby
Jerry Kucera
Donna Locke
Trish Mathis
Corrine Mauldin
Jana McNeil
Ed Mokry
Ann Paruzinski
Dorothy Pechal
Doni Powell
Billy Rollwitz
Susan Shofner
Katherine Smith
Susie Stermer
Dorothy Stuchly Dorothy Tomasek Diane Tompkins
Doris Tyroch
Brian Vanicek
Jim Wiest
Gladys Yates
Melanie Zavodny
12NESTNIK—Wednesday, July 4, 2001
Lodge Letters (Continued from page 9.) Jerry Zmolek, husband of sister Ella Mae Zmolek, wrote an interesting write-up in the May 30, 2001 Vestnik, SPJST Herald. Now, I know who can take my notes when I cannot be at the meeting. Our next meeting will be July 19, 2001. Alice Roberts Reporter SPJST
Dallas Circle o Czech Women reports on June meeting Our meeting was called to order by President Bertha Podhrasky. Evelyn Trojacek led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Jerry Jennings, nephew of Martha Franka, Annie Petr and Helen Pokladnik. We had some visitors from Zmojno, Czech Republic—Josef and Marie Trochtov; relatives of Bertha and Julius Podhrasky; Janice and Kendal Carse, visitors of Florence Peressenyi; and Catherine Vanek, visitor of Eileen Jakubowski. Florence Peressenyi had a surprise for us. She brought Kendal Carse who is eight years old whom she has been sitting for since birth. Florence taught her the Czech song, "Cervena Sukinka"—The Red Skirt Waltz in Czech and she sang it for us. We really did enjoy the surprise. Sorry to hear of Faye Wright's injury. She fell and dislocated her right shoulder and she was unable to attend the meeting so we did not have any minutes to read. We wish her a quick recovery. Evelyn Trojacek read the correspondence including a note from Lydia Alholm and she said she missed seeing everyone, but the traffic is so bad she does not like to drive in it. Evelyn read a letter from Frank Mikula of the Dallas-Brno Sister City inviting everyone to go on the Czech Republic Adventure in January. Esther Cunningham will give a report of the trip later. Esther Cunningham gave Evelyn and all of us a copy of "Do Something Nice for Someone Else and Don't Tell Anyone." We also were glad to see Dorothy Sherrell is feeling good enough to come to the meetings. She also wanted to thank everyone for the cards and phone calls while she was recuperating. We hope she continues to feel good enough to attend the meetings. Georgia Brozek sent thinking of you cards to Anne Zvolanek, Mary Sebestik, Dorothy Sherrell, Lydia Kartous, Annie Staglik, Mary Sykora, Lydia Tyrock, Lydia Alholm; and sent a get well card to Carlyn Ondrusek and a sympathy card to Annie Petr and Martha Franka. We signed thinking of you cards for Lydia Tyrock, Faye Wright and Theresa Carper. I talked
to Helen Parma and she said she has not been feeling good. She said she is improving and we hope to see her soon at the meeting soon. Bertha read the birthdays in June and July and Kendal led us in singing, "Happy Birthday" to the celebrants. Announcements Esther Cunningham gave the report of the culture society. She said they are working on the program and book for the Ethnic Day at the State Fair on October 14, 2001 at the African American Museum at Fair Park. She said they are busy selling ads for the book. All the ads they sell will go to the culture society. The next meeting is June 25 at Czech club. Bertha said everyone is invited to come and help them make the decisions. Esther gave a report of the Sister city Dallas-Brno meeting. She handed out the itinerary of the Dallas-Brno Sister City Czech Republic Adventure to depart January 8, 2002 and return Saturday, January 20, 2002. Everyone is welcome to join them in the adventure. Fraternal Council meeting is June 11 with a picnic at SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas at 7 p.m. The ethnic international day in the Centennial building at Fair Park is Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17. Bertha said that there would be over 200 ethnic groups represented. She hopes someone will wear his or her Kroj. There will be tables set up to show products from the Czech Republic. There will also be flyers from the different culture organizations. She hopes everyone will come. Under new business, we voted to buy Faye a recorder and tapes so she can record the meetings. Hostesses for June were Ida Fehmer, Eileen Jakubowski and, of course, Betty Stegall, who is always willing to help. Hostesses for August are Alice Roberts and Esther Cunningham. Donations Donations received were in memory of Ella Mae Provazek and Ella Mae Faraizi from Alice Roberts. Eileen Jakubowski donated some corn husk dolls she bought in the Czech Republic for our cabinet. A motion was made to adjourn and we adjourned with our quotation, "Mej to se vzdyck radr—Always love one another. Our do vyhry gift numbers were drawn and passed out. Esther said the grace and we enjoyed a delicious covered dish dinner There will be no meeting in July. Have a safe Fourth of July and we will see you August 2, 2001. Evelyn Cechan Reporter —SPJST-
Reunions Hrabal Family
Darilek Family
The 29th annual Hrabal family reunion will be held Saturday, July 7, 2001 at the SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood hall located three miles east of West on FM 2114. Doors open at 9 a.m., with socializing continuing throughout the after-. noon. Snacks and drinks will be served all day. During the afternoon, there will be games for the young ones and dominoes for the adults. There will be a business meeting at 3 p.m. followed by a raffle and an auction. Donation items will be appreciated. Proceeds raised from the raffle and auction will be used for next year's reunion. Please designate items for either the raffle or auction. Bring family photos, scrapbooks, etc. to share with other family members. Dinner will be served promptly at 1 p.m. Please be on time and please plan to stay with us all day. As always, there will be a "good-bye breakfast". We will meet on Sunday, July 8 at Damon's Restaurant in the Waco Hilton at 9:30 a.m. We hope all you relatives and friends will be able to come out to our reunion. For more information, call (254) 8265882. See you there! Submitted by, Ruth Krizan
The descendants of four Darilek brothers, namely, Thomas, Vincent, Josef and Frank and sister, Emilie Pavlicek, and cousin William Darilek who came to America in the 1800s from what is now the Czech Republic, will have their reunion at the American Legion Hall, Shiner, Texas on Saturday July. 21, 2001. The hall opens at 9 a.m. If you have any questions, call Alice Darilek Didear (361) 992-1617; (361) 853-0243; or fax (361) 855-3481. Bring enough food to feed your family. Tea, coffee and paper goods will be furnished. Submitted by, Rudolph V. Darilek
Bartek Family The 38th annual Bartek reunion will be held at the Seaton Community Center on Saturday, July 7,2001. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and a covered dish meal will be served around 1 p.m. Please invite your family and any guests and bring enough food for your family and invitees. Plasticware, drinks and, bread will be furnished. Prizes will be given to the youngest and oldest present. Please bring items for the auction. A short meeting will be held after the meal. We ask that you please try to attend this reunion. If more information is needed, call Ruth Kohutek (254) 983-2261.
Luchak-Polensky Families The 38th Luchak-Polensky reunion will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2001 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Wharton, Texas. Barbecue meats will be furnished. Just bring vegetables and sweets. Bring items for the silent auction and a theme basket or foods for the raffle. The cost is $5 per family. For more information, contact Trish Sterry (979) 245-1630; or David Copeland (979) 532-5412. Submitted by, Jannie Luchak
Jasek-Zatopek Families
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The 48th annual Jasek-Zatopek reunion will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2001 at St. John's Recreation Hall in Fayetteville. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. Everyone is asked to bring a meat, vegetable or dessert item for the noon meal. Activities are planned for the kids. Come and enjoy visiting with your family members. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Miller (979) 732-6303.
Ruzicka Family Descendants of John and Mary Ruzicka; Rose and Charles Tomasek; Sophie and Conrad Jekel; Julius and Frances Ruzicka and Joseph and Frances Ruzicka will be meeting at the Buckholts SPJST Hall in Buckholts, Texas on Saturday, July 21. Registration is at 10 a.m. For more information, please call Gordon Kohutek at (512) 918-3705; Email, gkohutek@aol.com or Adeline Kohutek at (254) 593-4115; E-mail, ask3527@aol.com. Submitted by, Adeline Kohutek
Supak Family The 28th reunion of the descendants of Vaclav and Katherina Supak will be held at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall in Ellinger on July 29, 2001. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. A catered lunch will be served at noon. Please bring desserts and items for the silent and live auctions. Please contact family members and invite them to the reunion. For more information, contact Helen (979) 532-3622.
Beran Family The 18th Beran reunion will be held Sunday, August 5, 2001 at the American Legion Hall in Moulton, Texas. Registration is at 10 a.m. Dinner is at 12 noon. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish. Tea, coffee and paper goods will be furnished. Please pass the word to your relatives. Submitted by, Vlasta Pavlas
Mogonye Family Descendants of John and Eva Mogonye will have their 31st reunion on August 5, 2001 in. Elgin at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Please bring your favorite dishes for our noon meal. Utensils and drinks will be furnished. Bring marked and wrapped items for white elephant bingo. Hope to see you there. Emil and Janelle Mogonye 608 Mogonye Lane Elgin, Texas 78621 (512) 285-3972 July 8 Descendants of John and Anna (Sefcik) Jez family— at Central Texas Sportsman's Club near Lake Belton. For more information, contact Johnie or Laverne Vanicek (254) 780-2586; or Gene or Betty Engbrock (254) 778-8638. Submitted by, Frances L. Jez Vanicek. —SPJST--
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In Memoriam in Memory of Jerry Zavodny The members of Lodge 24, Cyclone extend their heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of our deceased brother, JERRY J. ZAVODNY, who died on June 6, 2001 at his home in the Red Ranger community. Jerry, 87 years old, was born on November 18, 1913 in the Meeks community. He was the first son born to Josef and Lydia Bartos Zavodny. Jerry was a member of the SPJST Lodge 24, Flag Hall (Cesky Prapor) in Cyclone. He served as the local lodge's treasurer for 24 years. He was also an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cyclone; the
American Legion Post 9 in Cameron; worked several years as a delivery/salesman for Farmer's Butane company; worked his farm in Leedale and co-owned and co-worked, with his second wife, Louse, The Red Ranger Store. Jerry married, his first wife, Mollie Porubsky, in September 1939 and were married for 33 years. Jerry served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War 11, 1942 – 1946, as a sergeant stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. He was a pre-flight crew chief and mechanic for the B-24 Liberator Air Crafts. Jerry was proud to be an American and Texas and to be able to serve his country in its darkest hour. And in his darkest hour, Jerry continued to reminisce with friends and visitors of his duties with the operations
of the B-24s. Preceding him in death were his wife, Mollie Zavodny; two brothers, Alfred Zavodny and August Joe Lee Zavodny who was killed in action during the D-Day campaign in 1944. Jerry married Louise Mae (Marek, Psencik) in September 1972. During this time, Jerry continued his farming activities, working with the SPJST local lodge and surrounding communities and his work within the Red Ranger Store. Jerry was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed music—whether listening, singing or playing his accordion—mostly Czech and country-western songs. Jerry is survived by his wife, Louise; and two step-sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Ruth Psencik and Wayne and Regina Psencik; and four grandchildren, Tim Psencik, Justin Psencik, Emily Psencik and Rachael Psencik. He is also survived by two sisters, Henrietta Slavik of Cameron and Lillian Mikulec of the
Marak Community; two brothers, Leon Zavodny and Milton Zavodny of the Leedale Community, as well as several nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Johnnie Chervenka, Larry Posvar, Frankie Mikulec, Frankie Slavik, Wayne Hoelscher, Freddy Veselka, Terry Coots and Ryan Sebek. Honoray pallbearers were Walt Weber, (an army buddy to Jerry), Rolf Schneider, Edwin Malcik, Edward Zavodny, David Sebek, Mark Sebek and Daniel Lesikar. Sheffield Funeral Home in Rogers was in charge of arrangements. Services were held Saturday, June 9, 2001 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cyclone. Burial was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee, Barbara Macek, Secretary Brian Vanicek, President ---SPJST--
From 5/01/01 to 5/31/01 Death Claim
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John Juroska Bernice 0. Irons lgnac Kolarik Ruby E. Klotz John Allen. Cox Edwin R. Kubacak Erwin Jaresh Adolph Koudelka Frank Wm. Kieler, Jr. Joe Tydlaska Fred D. Schneider Bedrick Bartos Eugene G. Leshikar Wilma Ulene Popp Leroy L. Muske Woodrow W. Feaster Paul F. Bartos Robert Terrell Wooten Annie J. Kendziora Bennie Pustejovsky Emily A. Ketchum Alvin W. Ginzel William Paul Sumbera Wallace C. Newell Lionel Cuba Frank J. Knapik Helen C. Kudelka Henry George Kleb Edward Kocich Agnes Mikush Jack Stiles Perdue Joe Pavliska Carolyn F. Becker Melvin Milton Hronek Harry Wecheta Ann Farek Edna A. Urban Emil Zalesky Kenneth E. McCollum Walter David Low Jennifer Ann Smajstrla V.L. Rainosek David Joe Kovar Emil Kelnar John A. Hlavaty Henry John Belicek
Lodge 87 178 91 80 177 20 5 88 28 84 88 73 48 79 88
177 130 172 88 183 92
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5/08/36 3/07/79 2/28/44 12/10/90 11/02/79 4/01/66 10/11/33 1/09/62 9/07/54 7/17/34 5/04/76 11/02/33 5/08/47 7/01/90 2/23/68 9/10/73 4/05/72 12/01/82 8/31/72 1/19/81 1/06/58 12/10/37 7/06/49 10/18/60 6/01/38 3/17/75 3/11/88 2/08/93 6/20/61 2/03/41 1/09/80 12/29/34 8/01/61 12/16/39 8/29/39 7/11/16 1/01/46 3/01/50 6/20/56 2/17/89 11/23/81 3/01/42 10/12/50 11/19/35 4/07/37 12/02/33
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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer SPJST-
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In Memory of John Albert Hlavaty John Albert Hlavaty passed away Saturday, May 12, 2001 at San Jacinto Skilled Nursing Facility after a long struggle with kidney and lung cancer. He was born to John M. and Josie; Hlavaty at Dayton (Stilson), Texas on July 27, 1920. He attended Dayton High Schools graduating in 1938 and attended the University of Texas. He lived at home and helped on the family farm during these years. He went to work at Humble Baytown Refinery (later Exxon) in 1941. During World War II, he served in the US. Naval Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He returned to Humble in 1946 and spent the rest of his career there, retiring from the cost engineering section, engineering department of the Exxon Chemical Plant. Johnnie was an active member, Sunday school teacher and served as deacon for many years at the First Baptist Church of Baytown. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister and brother-in-law, Rosalie and Herbert Dlouhy of Dayton. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elsie Nedbalek Hlavaty of Baytown; brother, Calvin Hlavaty of Springfield, Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Bill Thomas of Redwing, Minnesota; and sister-in-law, Olga Strickland of Baytown and brother-in-law, J.M. Gosch of Baytown; numerous nephews and nieces; as well as greatnephews and nieces who took the place of his children. Memorials in his honor may be made to the building fund of First Baptist Church of Baytown. Visitation was held at 6 p m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2001 at Navarre Funeral Home. Services were on May 15, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Navarre Chapel with burial at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Officiating were the Reverend Roy Parker, the Reverend David Bowman and the Reverend Bill Ingram. Pallbearers were Ronald Kubala Sr., Milton Kubala, Royce Strickland, Bill Perry, Paige Stasney and John Thomas. Honorary pallbearers were Brent Kubala, Greg Kubala, Ronald Kubala Jr., Roland Kubala, Mark Perry, Daryl, Paul Penney and Ryan McKinley. Services were under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, Baytown. Submitted by, Elsie Hlavaty —SPJST-
Resolution of Sympathy On behalf of our entire membership, we, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 139, extend our sincere sympathy to the family of FRANCIS (FRENCHY) PELTIER who passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001at his home in Danbury at the age of 77. He was born on November 21,
1923 in Bay City, Texas to Roy and Sis Peltier. At the age of six, he moved to Danbury where he resided the rest of his life. He was married to Bobbye Williams for 54 years. He was a well-known area rice farmer, farming first with his father and later with his brother. Upon retiring he became an avid horticulturist and he shared his lovely roses and other flowers with family and friends as well as keeping beautiful bouquets of roses in the lobby of the Danbury post office and of the Angleton-Danbury Hospital. He also founded Peltier Builders, Inc., and served as president 11 years. Francis was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, an honorary member of the Angleton Danbury Hospital Auxiliary, Houston Rose Society, Houston Amaryllis Society, Farm Bureau, past director of Express Bank of Danbury and life member of the 100 Club. Survivors beside his wife, Bobbye Peltier of Danbury are his eight children; sons and their wives, Buster Peltier of Lake Jackson, Ray Peltier of Houston, Chris and Paulette Peltier of Angleton and Donnie Peltier of Lake Jackson; daughters and their husbands, Bobbye Anne and Skeeter Wollam; Susan and Joe Tribble; Janet and Randy Maxey, all of Danbury; and Nancy and Geoff Evans of Waller; 13 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Pallbearers were the grandsons and granddaughters. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Angleton Danbury Hospital Auxiliary. Visitation was held Friday, June 1, 2001 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church at 5:30 p.m. and was followed with the rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Danbury with Monsignor B. J. Zientek and Deacon Gerald Peltier officiating. Burial followed at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Ora Faye Wilson Lorenda Baldwin —SPJST-
Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Hvezda Texasu, Lodge 47, Seaton, on behalf of our entire membership, express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the grieving family of our dear departed sister, DEBORAH SODEK SCHNEIDER 47 of Temple who died in an auto accident on Tuesday, June 12, 2001. She was born in Temple a daughter of Albin and Georgia Pavlica Sodek and graduated from Temple High School in 1972, Temple Junior College and University of Mary Hardin Baylor in 1993. She was the first recipient of the youth club scholarship from SPJST to members of the youth clubs at a State Youth Achievement Day in El Campo. She married Rusty Schneider on October
20, 1973 at St. Mary's Church. She was employed at Texas Instruments for 17 years and now worked at Easy Gardener in Waco. She was a member of the East Bell County Aggie Moms and of SPJST Lodge 47 for many years and an active youth club member, also serving as an officer. Survivors are her husband, Rusty Schneider of Temple; one son, Bill Schneider of Temple; one daughter, Janna Renee Schneider of San Antonio; her mother, Georgia P. Sodek of Temple; and two brothers, Douglas Sodek of Temple and Charles Sodek of Corpus Christi. She was preceded in death by her father, Albin "Butch" Sodek of Temple. Rosary was recited at ScanioHarper Funeral Home on Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple on Friday, June 15 at 3 p.m. with the Reverend Steven Nesrsta officiating and assisted by Deacon John Petter. Burial followed at Bellwood Memorial Park. Memorials can be made to the East Bell County Aggie Moms Club. To the surviving family — know that she will be missed by many, but you especially. Accept our deepest sympathy. May our dear departed sister rest in eternal peace. Honor to her memory always. Resolution Committee Joyce Skrabanek Ann Hejl Dorothy Pechal —SPJST-
Expression of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden, Number 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, JESSE BRIGGS of West, Texas who died Sunday, May 27, 2001 at the age of 77 years. Services were held on Wednesday, May 30 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Art Torpy officiating. Burial took place at Waco Memorial Park. Brother Jesse was born in Bandera County and lived in the Waco area for most of his life. He married Wilma Cepak in 1946. Jesse had retired from HEB Grocery Stores after 38 years of
From the Family of Deborah Kay Sodek Schneider We would like to thank ScanioHarper Funeral Home, the staff of Scott and White Emergency Room, Father Steven Nesrsta, Deacon John Petter, St. Mary's Catholic Church, the ladies of the Altar Society of St. Mary's and all of our relatives, friends and coworkers for all of their gifts of flowers, food, cards and friendship that they bestowed upon us during the recent loss of our beloved Debbie. She was a wonderful person, and she will be deeply missed. We love you very much, Debbie. Rusty, Janna and Bill Schneider Doug and Betty Sodek Denise, Monte and Carson Grayson Lorene and Jesse Schneider Susan Schneider Torn, Shelby, Chris, Bridget, Mandy and Raquel Schneider Georgia P Sodek Chuck, Sharon, Jitchell and Alan Sodek Tim, Lisa, Riley and Lexie Richardson Ron and Vicki Schneider Johnnie, Carolyn, Chase, Jordan and Keaton Hahn service. He served in the Army in the Second World War, was a member of Sparks Memorial Methodist Church, American Legion Post 121 and VFW 2148 and an SPJST member since January 1976. He was preceded in death by his wife on December 27, 1980. Survivors include his two daughters, Joyce Chudej of Waco and Jan Lancaster and her husband, Don of West; and grandchildren, Amanda Lancaster of West and Lisa and Jason Prellop of Austin. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Margaret Gaidusek Johnnie Gaidusek Darlene Engelke —SPJST-
Bronze SPJST cemetery markers are available for purchase through the Home Office for $34• The price includes postage and handling. The markers, which measure three inches in diameter, include a four-inch threaded post for mounting. To purchase marker or to receive additional information, please contact the President's Office at (Soo) 727-7578•
In Memoriam notices are posted regularly in the Vestnik as space permits. Notices may be submitted by lodge resolution members or by family members.
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Youth Letters Section District One Youth Counselor presents campers supply list Dear District One Campers, Camp is just around the corner and I am all excited about the plans made for this year's camp. The LITs met on June 2 and have planned some fun survivor games. This year we will be making and decorating kites and flying them. Campers eleven years old and older will be participating in the challenge course. A trip to the movies is also planned. Check in time for camp is at 12 noon on Monday, July 9. Closing ceremonies will be at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 12 with departure between 9:30 and 10 a.m. We will also leave the camp to go to the movies in Waco so bring along some spending money. Your ticket will be paid for but you will need to bring money for snack bar items. Below is a list of items that you will need to bring to camp.
Items Needed for Camp • At least three changes of clothes (Shorts/Tee-Shirts), Tennis shoes Swim suits (one for the pool and one for the canoeing) • Beach towel • Twin sheets/pillow or sleeping bag • Towels/wash cloth • Personal items (toothbrush, soap, deodorant, etc.) • Flashlight • Quarters for the Coke machine and money to spend at the movies • Fan • No Shaving Cream Remember that things get a little "wild" at camp so don't bring clothes or personal items that'are expensive or valuable (like cologne, jewelry and $100 shoes). Bring jewelry and expensive items at your own risk. We will not be responsible for lost or damaged items. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at camp. Fraternally yours, Susan Skrabanek District One Youth Counselor —SPJST-
Two campers receive instructions District
Dear Youth, Members, The week we have all been waiting for is nearly here, District Two Camp at Camp Val Verde. Our camp begins on Friday, July 20 at 10 a.m. We ask
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,
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P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578 that camper arrive no earlier than 9:45 a.m. There is much preparation before you arrive and this will enable us to have time to prepare for our exciting weekend. Camp will end on Monday July 23 at 10 a.m. Parents please arrive between 9:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. as we have activities planned until that time This year our camp will be Group Survival. We have many exciting activities planned. One of the fun and exciting activities, we are bringing back again this year is t4 ge challenge course. There will be challenges for all ages. This course is taught by certified instructors provided by Camp Fire. All youth must have a form signed by a parent. You must have this form to be able to participate. This form can be obtained from your youth leader or myself. We have numerous challenged planned for survival that we know you will enjoy. Some of these were done at the LIT workshop and we are excited to share them with all of you. Each youth needs to bring an old teeshirt and a pair of shorts. Be sure your parents do not mind if they do not come clean. Of course, we will have our usual activities swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, singing, dancing, games and archery.
Things to Bring: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Sheets Pillow Light blanket Towels and washcloths Clothes for four days Tennis shoes Shaving cream (non-menthol) Jeans (mandatory if riding horses) Personal articles Flashlight Sunscreen Swimsuit Quarters for sodas
Optional • Fans and extension cords • Tapes or CDs Please note that all articles should be labeled with the youth's name. District Two will not be responsible for lost or damages articles, so please do not bring expensive clothes or personal items. We look forward to seeing your smiling face and all your enthusiasm at Camp Val Verde beginning July 20.
How to Get There To get to Camp Val Verde from Temple, take IH 35 North, Exit 315 to Moody. In Moody, take a right at the light to McGregor. Go through McGreger and take a right on Highway 84 towards Waco. From
the light, go about five miles to the sign, al Verde Road. Take Val Verde Road and follow the paved road and the signs to Camp Val Verde. Have a safe trip. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST-
Two members, families and friends invited to enjoy YAD July 15 District
Dear Members, A warm welcome is extended to all District Two members, family and friends to attend our District Two Youth Achievement Day to be held on Sunday, July 15, 2001. Lodge 47, Seaton will be hosting this year's spectacular. A special welcome is extended to members of all other dis tricts, Supreme Lodge Officers and Directors. I am looking forward to your attendance. We have many talented youth and your support in attending their special day will be very much appreciated. I am very proud of our youth. They have put in countless hours all year for this special day. I wish each one the very best. Each youth participating is a winner. The day promises to be filled with great entertainment by our youth with royalty speeches, talent and with the viewing of the crafts. The day's program will be as follows: 9:15 a.m. All workers arrive 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Registration 11:15 a.m. Registration Ends Promptly 11:15 a.m. - 12 Noon
Tacos - $1 per taco (Sponsored by Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club) 12:00 Noon Presentation of Flags Welcome Special Awards Craft Judging Individual Talent Break Group Talent Talent Award Evening Meal: $3.50 Barbecue Brisket, Potato Salad, Beans,Pickles, Bread, Tea and Cake Craft Viewing Awards: Crafts, Points and Participation 5:30 p.m. (Approximately) Closing Comments We look forward to seeing you on July 15 at Seaton Star Hall. This day is for everyone even if you do not have a youth participating. Come out and enjoy the talent and fellowship. All of us together will make District Two YAD a memorable success for our youth. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST-
District Four invites family, friends to support youth at YAD July 8 Dear Members of District Four, I would like to extend an invitation to all of you to our District Four Youth Achievement Day which will be held on July 8 at the St. Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall. Royalty, talent and craft judging will begin at 4 p.m. A meal will be served following the competition. Prizes and awards will be presented afterwards. Viewing of all the craft items will follow. Come and enjoy a fun-filled time with us and see how talented your youth are in District Four. Mark your calendar for July 8 at 4 p.m.! Fraternally, Sandra Jansa District Four Youth Counselor —SPJST-
Five youth and parents invited to pre-camp meeting on July 11 District
Dear District Five Youth and Parents We will have a pre-camp meeting on Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. We will be meeting at 7:30 pm, in the annex building. Please plan on attending as we are going to a new camp this year and we need to review the rules and let you know what you will'need to bring to camp. Happy Trails! See you July 11 at 7:30 p.m. Fraternally, Jeanette Bender District Five Youth Trip Coordinator —SPJST-
Six YAD Sunday set for July 8 at Inez Community Center District
Dear Members of District Six, On Sunday, July 8, 2001, Placedo Lodge 97 will be hosting the annual District Six Youth Achievement Day (YAD). It will be held at the Inez Community Center in Inez. The Community Center is located right off the left side of Highway 59 as you head towards Victoria. Youth from Hallettsville Lodge 4; East Bernard Lodge 28; Taiton Lodge 30; El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40; and Placedo Lodge 97 will be competing for district titles which will take them to the state competition in August. Competition prizes and awards will be give out for youth achievement, point system, craft, talent, scrapbook, poster and royalty competitions.
You're Invited! I would like to invite each of the District Six members, members of all
16/ViSMAK—Wednesday, July 4, 2001 the districts, friends and Supreme Lodge officers and directors to come join us for a great afternoon of entertainment. It is very important that we support the youth as they display their many various talents. Your presence on this day will continue the support needed by our youth, the future leaders of our Society. Schedule of Events Registration for all the youths' entries will be 10:30 to 11 a.m. Please don't be late for registration. It will end at 11 a.m. Lunch will be available for sale before the talent competition begins and during the break. Talent competition begins promptly at 1 p.m. There will be a break prior to royalty competition in which case you will be able to view the crafts. Awards and competition results will conclude the day's activities. We congratulate all the youth participating in District Six YAD. It does entail time with many hours of craft making and practicing. Remember, you are all winners for participating and putting forth that extra effort. I look forward to seeing each of the youth and adults on July 8 in Inez. Together, we can make District Six YAD a huge success for all our youth. Fraternally, Marcy Dorotik District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST-
6, Cottonwood Lodge 6, Cottonwood members make member reports on ready for YAD YAD preparations Lodge
Dear Readers, We changed our meeting because everyone was competing in Sokol Slet. So we will meet Friday, June 7, 2001. We worked on the scrapbook which was Sunday and we discussed Youth Achievement Day. We had an enjoyable meeting. Jesse Karlik 7/4/01 —SPJST-
6, Cottonwood members compete Lodge 6, Cottonwood in Sokol Slet members anticipate summer activities Dear Readers, Lodge
We did not hold our June meeting since most of the youth belong to Sokol and the Slet was going on Friday through Sunday. We have been busy on our Youth Achievement Day crafts which was held June 24. Now, we will get ready for our picnic and camp. Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka 7/4/01
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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 03,0oo 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.
Dear Readers, We have been busy working on our scrapbook for Youth Achievement Day and getting all our crafts ready. This year, while we will be in camp, out lodge will hold its picnic. We hope some of the mothers and dads and others will come out to help with the youth cake walk and bingo. We will need cakes and bingo donations. Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman 7/4/01 —SPJST-
For more information on the SPJST Youth Achiever Life certificate or other financial products, please contact your local lodge sales representative. 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 selfconfidence, 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.
Dear Readers, With District Three Youth Achievement Day upon us, we all have been busy doing our crafts. We also have been working on the youth club scrapbook. Time is flying by so fast, that soon camp will be here. We have our lodge picnic the same Sunday. We will need help with our youth projects at the picnic so whoever can come out and help, it will be greatly appreciated. Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka 7/4/01 —SPJST
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Dear Readers, We met Friday, June 6 and worked on scrapbooks. We talked about Youth Achievement Day and took cakes to the rest home. We had fun. Fraternally yours, Amelia Peterson 7/4/01 —SPJST-
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Dear Readers, We met June 7, 2001 and worked on the scrapbook. We discussed what everyone was doing for Youth Achievement Day. We will meet on Friday, June 15 to finish the scrapbook and work on talent. We all had fun. Lakn Dieterich 7/4/01 —SPJST-
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Our June meeting was held on the 11th. We were told that Youth
Achievement Day (YAD) cards need to be turned in by June 18. We discussed the group talent. The next meeting will be July 21 at 4 p.m. We will also have our dress rehearsal and social and decorate the hall for YAD which will be the next day. Finally, we discussed and voted upon a new rule. It states that every member needs to donate $2 when we have a public meal or social instead of brining an item. This way, we know all the food will be there instead of someone missing because a person forgot to bring it. Last, I would like to congratulate Erin Jatzlau. She has made all the 2000-2001 meetings and was given a prize. This is the second year in a row that she has made all the meetings. Until next time— Emily Jatzlau, Reporter 7/4/01 —SPJST-
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club reports on June meeting Dear Readers, At our last meeting we had ice cream and paid a final farewell to our graduating seniors...or so it seemed. They explained they will be returning back to the adult meetings so it is not a final good-bye. However, we will miss Rebecca, Greger and Randall Marek and want them to know they will be welcome to come join us in any youth functions in the future. Fraternally, Crystal Bartek, President 7/4/11 -SPJST—
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Dear Members, We had our meeting on May 31, 2001. We had a short meeting after the adult meeting was very long. During the adult meeting, we played outside. We played hide and seek, tag, catch, soccer and football. Fraternally, Travis Purchis (8) Reporter 7/4/01 —SPJST-
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SPJST History (Continued from page 3. suitable quarters would have to be sought elsewhere, and the solution seemed to lie in the construction of a new building. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on October 25, 1969 with formal dedication ceremonies which took place on Sunday, January 31, 1971. Again, operating in this new environment, the SPJST had an important mission to fulfill — to provide its members with identity and support at a time when life in America was becoming increasingly impersonal and unstable. Again, SPJST members rose to meet the challenge. The legacy of those days -- the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes, youth program and cultural enrichment programs — including the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum — remain with us today. Looking Forward to the Future Achieving success in the future will be a challenge; however, it too will be possible. Just as the SPJST's forefathers learned to adjust, the SPJST must respond to meet the financial and fraternal needs of its members in these changing times. One of the most significant fraternal developments in the SPJST over the past decade has been the increase in volunteerism and human services projects. In lodges all over the state, members are committing their time and energy to the support of worthwhile causes, helping people in need by working in hospitals, old age homes and raising money for many causes, including scholarships, food banks, volunteer fire departments, drug abuse programs and various charities. They have taken the best that the SPJST has to offer — a tradition of helping people to care for their families — and have extended it to their communities. Indeed, there is great hope for the future of fraternalism and the SPJST. With a renewed commitment to its members and the communities that the SPJST serves, the best is yet to come! Simply stated, the SPJST is an idea that is still in the making. —SPJSTThe SP1ST Makes
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CCCH hosts Christmas in July at Northwest Mall The Market Place, an all volunteer Museum Gift Shop located at Entrance B, between Foleys and Palais Royal in Northwest Mall Houston brings you the Spirit of Christmas early in the month of July. A tree is laden with unique mouthblown handpainted glass ornaments representing years of European tradition, artisan's fine work of colored glass suncatchers, sculpted wooden doves, angels' horses and birds, woven linen folk dolls, con husk figures, puppets and the Moravian Star. This one of kind cultural boutique caies a myriad of books, CDs, cassettes and travel information. An exceptional collection of Czech tradi-
tion fine porcelain, crystal, ceramics and designer made jewelry including garnets await those with discerning taste. Members for this special sale receive 20 percent off on most merchandise. All other customers receive 10 percent off store merchandise. The Czech Cultural Center's The Markel Place commemorates its Fourth AnniNtersary on July 14 with a special reception from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Don't miss the celebration! For further information contact the Czech Cultural Center. Houston, The Market Place, Loop 610 t W and N 290, Northwest Mall; Phone (713) 686-6362. Incorporated in Texas as a 501 [c][3] Non-proft educational cultural oganization. Submitted by, Effie M. Rosene —SPJST-
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Coming Events Second Tuesday of Each Month Fort Worth cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) meets—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, contact George McBride (817) 237-0035 leader and a TAA Director. July 21 Czech Heritage Society State Meeting—in Caldwell. July 24 - August 24, 2001 Summer School of Czech Studies—at 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 Bolsa, 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 Ybuth." Covering such topics as Czech and Slovak: genealogy; literature; youth education programs; heritage preservation; architectural influences in the Americas, teaching Czech language; museums, historical sites, memorials and archives; economic cooperation with the Czech and Slovak Republics; contributions to medicine; youth/exchange programs; history of immigration; dance, theater, arts, and music. Contact the SVU web site www.svu2000.org and click on the link Headline News icon. For further information, please contact Mila SaskovaPierce via letter, e-mail or phone: Mila Saskova-Pierce, PhD Conference Chair Department of Modern Languages 1133 Oldfather Hall University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0315 E-mail: msaskova-pierce1@unl.edu 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 http://www.genealogy.org/-czech. September 1 Tarok Tournament (in conjunction with Westfest celebration)—at West Community Center, West, Texas. All persons wishing to enter should pre-register by submitting their name and address to Westfest Tarok Tournament, P. 0. Box 70, West, Texas, 76691 before August 27. For additional information, contact Ernest L. Bezdek (254) 826-5435 after 5 p.m.; or Kenneth Kubala (254) 826-5351 or 826-5664. —SPJST--
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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 Friday, July 6-Social, 6:30 p.m.. Saturday, July 7-Hrabal family reunion Sunday, July 8-Rocke-Sonnenberg reunion Saturday, July 14-Work Day for Picnic, 9 a.m. Sunday, July 15-Lodge 6 Annual Picnic Friday, July 20-Social, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 22-Hoover family reunion Saturday, July 28-Jansky family reunion 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 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. Saturday, July 28-Elgin Western Days: King of Swing, 7 to 11 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, July 29-Vrazel's; 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, August 12-Tony Janak, polkas, waltzes, c/w; 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 24, CYCLONE Monday, July 9-Hamburger and homemade ice cream social; followed by brief meeting. Come on out and have some fun! 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 Saturday, July 7-Rental Thursday, July 12-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14-Rental Saturday, July 21-Rental Saturday, July 28-Rental 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 29, TAYLOR Friday, July 6-Earl Beatty Friday, July 13-Country Classics Friday, July 20-Tri County Friday July 27-Czech Melody Masters Friday/Saturday, September 28-29Barbecue Cook-Off. An open invitation is extended to all teams throughout the state to participate. For details, please contact Jerry Tallas at (512) 365-5033 after 5 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m with a covered dish meal served after the meeting. All members and guests are always welcome. The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632. 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 Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of
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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, July 21-Rental Saturday, September 1-Rental Friday/Saturday, September 14/15District 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. Saturday, July 7-No Dance Sunday, July 8-25th Wedding Anniversary of Daniel and Linda Wilde: Polka Mass, 1 p.m.; Free dance from 2 to 6 p.m. with music by the Vrazels Polka Band and Red Ravens Wednesday, July 11-Audit, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14-No Dance Sunday, July 15-Youth Achievement Day meeting Monday, July 16-Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Friday/Saturday, July 20, 21-Barbecue Cookoff Saturday, July 28-Bobby Jones; $6 per person. Star Hall is a Non-Smoking facility. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances in 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. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. Every third Friday is game social night beginning at 5 p.m. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 54, WEST 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 (tarolcy, dominos, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at
7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-751052324-8. "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 84, DALLAS Monday, July 16 -- Lodge meeting. Please make plans to attend this important meeting as we will be naming.the hall. Saturday, July 21 - Dance with music by Fritz Hodde 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 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 88, HOUSTON 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 Saturday, July 28-No Dance Saturday, August 4-City Polka Boyi, polka and variety. Admission $6 per person Saturday, August 11-Nights of Dixie, big band music. *Dress code. Admission $8 per person 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.
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Sunday, July 22-Frank Dirba and the Granger Polka Boys of Granger, polka music. Sunday, August 5-Barn Dance from 3 - 7 p.m. Randy Tatarevich and the Roadhouse Band. Come dressed for the occasion in your pioneer best!-overalls, straw hats, pioneer dresses and hats etc. Contest prizes for participants. Call Joyce at (817) 624-1361 for more details and to reserve your tables. Saturday, September 15-Czech Heritage Day/91st Anniversary of Lodge 92: Dancing, fine food, good fellowship and much more. Music by three bands, Mikula's, Texas Dutchmen the highly popular Brave Combo. More 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. LODGE 97, PLACEDO Friday, July 8-District Six Youth
LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.
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LODGE 148, BLESSING (EL MATON) Sunday, July 29-Monthly lodge meeting starts at 2 p.m. at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. LODGE 151, WHARTON 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 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October and January at 2 p.m.
LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.
LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, July 7-Diversions Sunday, July 22-The Rose Benefit Saturday, August 4-Texas Roadrunners
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, July 8 - Lodge meeting at 2 p.m.
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LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 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.
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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 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
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Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September and December.
LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Sunday, July 8-Lodge meeting at the office
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 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 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 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.
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) 2847218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John Hitcher (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Children 10 and under free. LODGE 182 FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538 or (972) 263-9031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December. LODGE 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002. 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.
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, July 8; 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 hall located at 1715 Hughes Street. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of each month starting at 8 p.m. until 12 midnight. Please call Marilynn Page at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Alma Breazeale at (936) 829-5808. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST All dances open to the public. Admission $6 per person. Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For lodge and rental information, please call the hall, (281) 373-9482; Alma at (281) 351-1045; or Mary Lee at (713) 468-0432. The hall's address is 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201, BLEIBLERVILLENELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Contact Celesta Balke for hall rentals at (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 unless otherwise noted. 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.
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