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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800
August 29, 2001
Guaranteed life insurance coverage available to current members for a limited time D o you have a total of $5,000 or less SPJST insurance? If so, look in your mailbox. You'll soon be receiving information from SPJST about additional "Guaranteed" insurance that you can purchase in amounts of $2,000, $3,000, $4,000 or $5,000 of coverage. Each letter is personalized with premiums based on the member's current age. According to Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, quite a few SPJST members have $5,000 or less insurance and which is not enough in today's world for funeral and final expenses. Because of this, SPJST is making a special offer available to those members and offer additional "guaranteed" insurance. This coverage is available regardless of their past or current health. Members have 120 days from the date of the letter to respond. No Waiting Period Another unique feature is that there is no waiting period for full coverage unlike some companies that require the certificate be in force for two or three years before the full death bene fit is available. "We've had members call us that have received the letter asking if there is a waiting period. There is none. The full death benefit is in effect after we receive the first full premium in the Home Office. The premiums are based on smoker/non-smoker and male/female categories," according to McBride. "We've had several members call in and ask how we can make such an
It's a Good Call! If you have $5,000 or less coverage, please consider taking the time to learn more about SPJST's new "guaranteed" insurance which allows you to purchase amounts of $2,000, $3,000, $4,000 and $5,000 insurance based on your current age. The coverage, which is available regardless of your past or current health, is only being offered for a limited time.
opportunity available since it requires no medical or health questions. My response is that the offer is only available to SPJST members only." McBride says that if you're an SPJST member, have $5,000 or less insurance and haven't received your letter yet, don't worry. All members will be receiving one soon. However, if you've already received your letter and have misplaced it or have questions, call the Home Office at (800) 727-7578 and they'll assist you. According to McBride, this a valuable opportunity that our members deserve to take advantage of and here's a summary of the offer available: SPJST Guaranteed Life Insurance • Available to SPJST Members only and those with a total of $5,000 or less insurance • Insurance Amounts $2,000, $3,000, $4,000 and $5,000 'Member has 120 days to purchase additional insurance from receipt of letter 'Premium based on male/female and smoker/non-smoker rates • No medical required • Available regardless of your past or present health • Only available to Texas residents Certificate contains two-year suicide clause. Not available SPJST members to residing in nursing facilities. —SPJST—
On the Road With SPJST The SPJST kicked off its fledgling travel program on July 25 with a mid-week get-away to the Isle of Capri Casino in Bossier City Louisiana. Forty members and guests representing eight SPJST lodges enjoyed the outing which included an overnight stay. SPJST travelers looking for a more exotic destination are encouraged to see page seven for details on a cruise departing from Galveston for five nights going to Cozumel and Calic/Cancun. What a Christmas gift that would make for someone special on your list!
Lodge 47, Seaton member Milady Malcik achieves the "Grand Age of 96" The SPJST congratulates Sister Milady Malcik, a member of Lodge 47, Seaton, who celebrated her 96th birthday on August 28, 2001. As such, Sister Malcik is entitled to all SPJST member benefits with no further dues or assessments required. Milady Malcik was born on August 28, 1905 in Red Ranger, Texas. Her parents were Frank Mikeska of Taylor and Rosie Stastny Mikeska, who immigrated to Texas from Moravia. Milady was one of nine children. Five sisters and two brothers are deceased. Her brother, Rudoph Mikeska, lives in Temple, Texas.
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Milady married Ignac Malcik, Sr. on December 26, 1922, in Temple, Texas. The Malciks lived in Red Ranger where Milady helped on the farm and made a comfortable home for her family. She loved her hobbies — quilting, embroidery, cooking and baking kolaches for family and Milady Malcik friends. The Malciks had five children. Georgia Kopriva (husband, Joe) of Cameron, Texas; Frank Malcik (wife Edna) of Red Oak, Texas; Johnnie Malcik (wife, Marcella) of Temple, Texas; and Edwin Malcik (wife, Helen) of Red Ranger, Texas. Brother Ignac Malcik, Jr. passed away August 26, 1998. (Continued on page 3.)
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2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, August 29, 2001
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VESTNIK (USFS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members' fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK do Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION: BRIAN VANICEK, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100
Home: 13851 St. Hwy. 53, Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 E-Mail: vanicek@spjst.com
OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 771-1359
GENE McBRIDE, FICF VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Cell Phone: (254) 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, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (409) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, Rt. 2 Box 13, Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx., 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Tx. 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four • Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8045 District Five - Edna Wehring, 1831 Crystal Ct., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2815 District Six • Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Polly Bayer, 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Tx. 78114 - (830) 216-7954 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, Rt. 1, Box 24-A, Dime Box, Tx. 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Norma Cavanaugh, Box 276, Granger, Tx., 76530 - (512) 859-2550 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Tx 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76903 - (915) 651-5884 District Five • Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angelton, Tx. 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Tx. 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575
SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR
STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 E-mail: jimatspjst@aol.com
Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 773-2950 Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505
DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I
Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS 1 and 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC (979) 680-0248 Cell Phone: (713) 202-7209 E-mail: Ljohnsen@prodigy.net
FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II
DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT HI
DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home)
STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV
DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Karen Kaspar, FTC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616 E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net
DIRECTORS
Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504 Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Herita g e Pkway, West, TX 76691 Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855 LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008
MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904
BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII
Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 BY-LAW COMMI1TLE • District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange. Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road. Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Tx. 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Tx. 76875 - (915) 442-4841 District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2136 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Tx. 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx. 76501 - (254) 985-2282
You're a Key Player As fate would have it, I was at the Ballpark in Arlington last Saturday to see the Texas Rangers take on the Boston Red Sox. In spite of the fact that Texas is in the cellar of their division - 36 games out of first place it was a good game and one for the record books. Thanks to a spectacular defense on the part of the Rangers and persistent offense from both sides, the game went on for 18 innings six hours and 35 minutes - making it the longest game in Ranger history and the longest game in the Major Leagues this season. The game finally ended in the bottom of the 18th with a base hit by the Rangers' Bill Hasselmann, bringing in Chad Curtis from third for the winning score Rangers 8 - Red Sox 7. If nothing else, the match-up offers a wonderful testament to the power of perseverance: There's an awful lot to be said for perseverance. One of the keys to being successful at anything is staying power. Once you have determined exactly what it is that you or your lodge want to accomplish, it takes
"We're fast approaching the 'seventh inning stretch' of the SPJST's Mission 2100 Membership Drive."
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STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: TX 76503 melaniez@vvm.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT H - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 863-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 2100 Bering Drive, APT. # 217, HOUSTON, TX 77057 - (713) 974-3946 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037
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LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
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action on a consistent, persistent basis in order to succeed. It's like that in baseball. It's like that in life. Every issue of the Vestnik seeks to promote the virtues of SPJST fraternal activities, life insurance, annuities and mortgage loans. It's good information; however, words alone are seldom enough. It takes the human touch like Hasselmann's hit in the 18th to get the job done. In the SPJST, the human touch can be applied in a variety of ways: One of the best ways is when active members and sales representatives talk to current and prospective members about the benefits of membership. With four months left to go in 2001, we're fast approaching the "seventh inning stretch" of the SPJST's Mission 2100 Membership Drive. Now, let's stick with it, play hard and make something good happen. Your continued effort to spread the good word about membership in the SPJST can and will make a positive difference in your lodge, in your community and in the growth of our Society. -SPJST-
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Museum, hosted by Lodge 202, lC urdanton District ix Barbecue ook Day rit Lodge 9 ort ion and .91st Lodge Anniversary District Two Family Fun Day at Lodge 177, Academy Distrlct Five Family FLin Day at Lodge ,172, Pasadena Czech Fest at Lodge 84, Dallas Barbecue C66k-Off at Lodge 29, Taylor Czech Heritage Month SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins District Four Family Rip Day at St.Ambrose Hail; nosted by Lodge 160, San Angelo SPJST HOme Office C1Osed SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting at the SPJST Home Office Peanut Festival Lodge 107, Floresviiie Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone District One Fall Meeting at: Lodge 17; New Tabor, hosted by Lodge 39, Bryan er at Lodge 35 Elk Tt
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Milady Malcik (Continued from page 1.) Sister Malcik has been a member of Lodge 47, Seaton since 1923. Many members of her family are also longtime SPJST members. Many of Sister Malcik's favorite memories relate back to her love of Czech music and dancing. Her father and brother were both musicians and played in local bands. "Sometimes we would walk a long way to a `house dance,' " she says. " On our way, we would be joined by our friends and neighbors. Before you knew it, it became a fairly large
group. We visited and talked and had a wonderful time. Sure brings back memories of good old days." In addition to the house dances, Sister Malcik has many fond recollections of "getting together with friends and playing '42' and canasta." Sister Malcik now lives in Cameron, Texas. Favorite pasttimes include doing crossword puzzles and watching television game shows and her other programs. She also enjoys reading all of the surrounding newspapers and keeping up with the news and people around her. Once again, the SPJST salutes and Sister Malcik on achieving the "Grand Age of 96." —SPJST-
FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT'S DEPARTMENT
SPJST introduces six new sales representatives The SPJST is pleased to announce the appointment of of the following sales representatives: Billy Waddle, Lodge 76, Wichita Falls, District Four, resides in Burkburnett with his wife, Lois. They have three children and five grandchildren. Hunting and fishing are two of Billy Waddle Billy's pasttimes. He can be reached by calling (940) 569-2934. Adeena Reyes, Lodge 179, Warrenton, District One, lives in Houston. She has four children. Adeena enjoys walking, kickboxing, real estate investing and her children. Contact Adeena at (409) 978-2331.
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Ace Fillipp, Lodge 139, Danbury, District Five, lives in Angleton. As a museum curator, Ace provides educational and special events programming. In his spare time, Ace Fillipp Ace enjoys visiting other museums, collecting JFK and MASH memorabilia. Call Ace at (979) 848-8957.
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Kim Stellhorn, Lodge 149, Alvin, District Seven, lives in Santa Fe with his wife, Cindy and two children. Kim's interests include reading, and collecting fire fightKim Stellhorn ing memorabilia and weather instruments. You can reach Kim by phoning (409) 925-5458. Linda R. Hill, Lodge 80, Holland, District Two, lives in Holland with her husband, Danny. The Hills have three children. Linda enjoys living in the country and gardening. Linda Hill Linda can be reached at (254) 657-2670. Calvert Helms, Lodge 47, Seaton, District Two, resides in Tempfe with his wife, Ona. They have three and six grandchildren. Calvert's hobbies include fishing, arts and crafts and hunting. Call him at (254) 742-1736.
Howard B. Leshikar, President Gene McBride, Vice President Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary Donnie Victorick - District I Frank Klinkovsky - District II
Johnnie Krizan - District III Stanley Broz - District IV Vice Chairman of the Board Larry Pflughaupt - District V Michael Ahlstrom - District VI Robert J. Bayer - District VII Chairman of the Board
The Supreme Lodge members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence in memory of the deceased members. MINUTES - The minutes were reviewed page by page. On page 344 under Sales Representatives next to the last sentence, remove "or officers" and add "if the home office employee or director is a sales representative." Director Broz moved, seconded by Director Ahlstrom to accept the minutes with corrections. Motion passed unanimously. The executive minutes were reviewed. Vice-President McBride moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas to accept the executive minutes. Motion passed unanimously. AUDIT - The bank audit of stocks and bonds was completed July 6, 2001 by Independent Auditor Henry L. S. Jezek, Director Klinkovsky, Vice President McBride and Secretary-Treasurer Anglin. The following audit assignments were made: Auto and Time Logs - Director Klinkovsky and Director Pflughaupt Ledger - Director Ahlstrom and Director Krizan Invoices - Director Broz, Director Victorick and Director Bayer The officers are to be available for any assistance needed. Recess was taken at 8:50 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for the audit. The directors that audited the vouchers and invoices reported the phone calls are now shorter than in the past, death claims are smaller amounts and advertising and research and development are higher this year. The directors requested information on the cost of the newspaper clipping service.
The directors that verified the ledgers reported everything was correct and reconciled. OLD BUSINESS Calvert Helms
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about that time again.
As in previous years, local lodges and districts are encouraged to post their major lodge events on the 2001 SPJST Calendar. Send your information to the Editor/Director of Communication
The regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST was called to order by Chairman of the Board, Bob Bayer at 8:30 a.m. with the following Supreme Lodge members present:
The directors that audited the automobile logs requested identification on the logs and a detailed explanation of miles traveled. There was a lengthy discussion concerning the comp time records.
In many cases, your local SPJST sales representative is someone you know and can advise you on the wide range of quality SPJST life insurance programs. If you aren't sure who to call, please contact the SPJST Insurance Department at (800) 7277578 and they will put you in touch with a sales representative in your area.
Time to get your big lodge events included on the SPJST 's 2002 Calendar!
Minutes of the July 17, 18 and 19, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST Held at the Home Office, Temple, Texas
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION - President Leshikar reported the Home Office staff sold approximately 1,000 plates at the fish fry to benefit Houston's flood victims. He expressed thanks to the Knights of Columbus for allowing SPJST to use their building. There was $8,834.50 contributed to the fund. It was proposed to donate the $8,834.50 and the $5,000.00 disaster fund to the victims and SPJST absorb all the costs. A complete report will be provided in the October meeting. AD VALOREM TAXES - President Leshikar reported the lodge ad valorem tax exempt bill has been signed. There are two steps to receive the exemption, including receiving approval of the exemption by the local taxing authority. Recess was taken from 2:15 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. COMMUNITY PARTNER - President Leshikar reported on the Albertson's Community Service card and more information would be available at the October meeting. YOUTH - State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny reported that average youth club attendance is up this year and the youth have achieved 288 applications towards their goal of 350 applications for the Mission 2100 program. State Youth Director Zavodny presented a proposal for a State Youth Camp. She was asked to return later in the meeting with further information. The board thanked her for a job well done.
4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 29, 2001 The board went into executive session from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. Redmond Jones from the City of Temple was welcomed to the meeting to explain the status of the Social Security building, which may be located on the property across the street from the Home Office and the need to find financing.
QUARTERLY STATEMENTS - Financial Secretary Mikulas went over the quarterly statement page by page. The statement was filed with the Texas Department of Insurance on May 15, 2001. BUDGET - Financial Secretary Mikulas presented the income and expenses for the first six months of 2001 comparing the totals with the budgeted amounts. The income is 48% of the budgeted amount and the actual expenses are 46% of the budgeted amount.
Recess was taken from 3:40 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES - State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates presented a report of her activities for the past quarter. She was requested to be present when the President, Vice President, and directors discussed the plans for the lodges.
Director Krizan moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to reconsider the motion on hiring an independent contractor to help the Legal Advisor. Motion passed unanimously.
SALES - Vice President McBride reported applications written are up 26% in 2001 as compared to 2000; insurance written is up 4.06%; and earned premiums are up 16.59%. District I has met their quota for 2001.
A lengthy discussion concerning the independent contractor followed, Director Krizan moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to rescind the use of the independent contractor for Legal Advisor Kacir as the intent was to use the independent contractor for the extra work caused by interim financing, the SPJST Library, and the name change. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW LODGES - Vice President McBride reported on lodges in process with two of the lodges nearly organized. Vice-President McBride moved, seconded by President Leshikar to extend the time on chartering the new lodges until the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
There was a discussion concerning standing committee meeting. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt that the entire Supreme Lodge meet with all standing committees as a group and not meet with the committees individually. Motion passed unanimously.
MISSION 2100 - Vice President McBride reported 867 leads have been received for the Mission 2100 program. From the leads, 228 certificates have been issued and 22 applications are in process of being issued.
Recess was taken from 9:30 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
E & 0 COVERAGE - Vice President McBride presented information on cost for E & 0 Coverage for each agent. There was a lengthy discussion about E & 0 Coverage. Vice President McBride moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to present a new proposal for E & 0 Coverage and the premiums to be presented in the January 2002 meeting. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President McBride, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas. Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Pflughaupt, Director Ahlstrom, and Director Bayer. Voting against was Director Krizan. Motion passed. COMMISSION - Vice President McBride presented the commission study by Actuary John Agee. The new commission rates went into effect May 1, 2001. LOCAL LODGES - Vice President McBride presented a report showing the lodges that are active with results, active with no results, and inactive. This report will be reviewed by President Leshikar, Vice President McBride, State Field Manager, Directors and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator. LONG TERM CARE - Vice President McBride reported no agents have responded to Bankers United to sell Long-Term Care insurance. INSURANCE PRODUCTS - Vice President McBride reported the first mailing to members eligible for guaranteed issue certificates will be mailed this week. LODGE COMPLIANCE - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported eight lodges still have not submitted their local lodge officers for 2001. There are twenty lodges that have not submitted their 990/990T information. AGRICULTURAL LOANS - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented information concerning the 249 mortgage loans that were made on farms. A lengthy discussion followed. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Victorick to charge the commercial interest rate on farms where the owner is not living on the property. The maximum lengths for these loans would be 20 years. Voting in favor were Director Victorick, Director Ahlstrom, and Secretary-Treasurer Anglin. Voting against were President Leshikar, Vice President McBride, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Pflughaupt, and Director Bayer. Motion failed. Vice President McBride moved, seconded by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin for the Investment Committee and any director who is concerned about farm loans in his district to make a recommendation for his respective district at the October meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Recess was taken from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. There was a discussion about ways to make mortgage loans with only 15% down. The officers are to make a presentation in the October Supreme Lodge meeting. HOME OFFICE - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented information on ways to update the receptionist area. There was a discussion concerning security of the receptionist area. Due to the need for more space, it was agreed by common consent to discuss with the Library, Archives and Museum Board about possibly using some of their space for storage.
The SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Board, Honorary Director Hanus and Communication Editor Vanicek were welcomed to the meeting. Library, Archives and Museum Chairman Kaminsky expressed his thanks to Louis and Oleta Hanus for their support of the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum. Honorary Director Hanus expressed his appreciation for the support the SPJST has given the Library, Archives, and Museum. He then presented $135,000.00 towards the purchase of a building for the Library, Archives, and Museum. The gift was from Louis and Oleta Hanus. Director Krizan moved, seconded by President Leshikar to approve the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION BE IT REMEMBERED that at the regular scheduled meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST held at the Home Office in Temple, Texas on the 18th day of July, 2001 the following resolution was passed and adopted by an unanimous vote: WHEREAS, the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST wish to express their appreciation to Oleta and Louis Hanus for their commitment to the SPJST and the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum WHEREAS, Brother Hanus gave unselfishly of his time in administering the duties of Director in District V, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved the Supreme Lodge extends it sincere thanks to Brother and Sister Hanus who have given unselfishly in promoting fraternalism and the Czech heritage and culture throughout the State of Texas. Through their generosity the history of the Czech people will pass onto future generations. BE IT FURTHUR RESOLVED that the adoption of this resolution be noted in the July 2001 Supreme Lodge minutes Bruce Bading a representative from IBM was welcomed to the meeting. He presented information on connecting the personal computers to the Internet. LOANS - There was a presentation of the loans in process, threatened foreclosures, foreclosures in process and bankruptcies. Director Krizan moved, seconded by Director Victorick to authorize the officers to hire an attorney after consulting with the legal office if an attorney is needed. Motion passed unanimously. EMPLOYEES - There was a discussion on changes for the employee handbook. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Vice President McBride to accept the revisions to the employee handbook. Motion passed unanimously. PRIVACY OFFICER - The Texas Department of Insurance will be meeting July 13, 2001 to finalize regulation concerning the privacy act. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Victorick to have a committee consisting of all the officers to monitor the privacy policy. Motion passed unanimously. There was a discussion concerning the Education and Nature Center. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS - Editor Vanicek presented his report, which included a summary of the Vestnik issues; communication/work related activities; his travel; and Home Office and local involvement.
Wednesday, August 29, 2001---VESTNIK/5 DISTRICT I - Director Victorick reported on Mission 2100 visits to Lodge 179-Warrenton, Lodge 1-Fayetteville, Lodge 186-Caldwell, and Lodge 51Effinger. He attended Lodge 38-Smithville and Lodge 51-Ellinger's picnic, District I camp, two sales classes and presented a check to the Texas Czech Culture Heritage Society. DISTRICT II - Director Klinkovsky attended two insurance classes, two days of continuing education, and meetings at Lodge 15-Buckholts, Lodge 24-Cyclone, and Lodge 47-Seaton. He attended the District II YAD and the State Horseshoe Tournament. Recess was taken from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. DISTRICT IV - Director Broz thanked President Leshikar for attending District IV YAD and Director Krizan, Director Klinkovsky and Director Bayer for helping with District IV loans. He reported on attending meetings at Lodge 73-Seymour, Lodge 76-Witchita Falls, Lodge 49-Rowena, Lodge 160-San Angelo, and Lodge 215-Tahoka. DISTRICT V - Director Pflughaupt reported on attending insurance classes and continuing education classes. He made a scholarship presentation and attended ten lodge meetings. He attended the District V FAC meeting and District V YAD. Attendance was down at both of these events.
French. The loan would be on a ten-year payout at the interest rate negotiated by the Supreme Lodge Officers and the government institution involved, provided that the loan is guaranteed by the U. S. government. Motion passed unanimously. Redmond Jones was welcomed to the meeting and the SPJST offered to finance the building. After talking with the government agency in charge of negotiations, it was learned the SPJST's offer was not accepted. AUTOMOBILE - President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Victorick to replace the van after receiving three bids on identical vans and accepting the lowest bid. Motion passed unanimously. LODGES - President Leshikar proposed a program to recognize local lodge officers that are not serving in any capacity in the local lodge. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Broz to authorize President Leshikar to purchase 100 plaques to be presented to local lodge officers who had served in an officer's capacity in the past year and are not serving in any other capacity at the local lodge. Motion passed unanimously. SALES - Vice President McBride presented a three-year marketing plan using 2001 as the first year of the plan. Recess was taken from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
DISTRICT III - Director Krizan moved as an extra incentive to encourage and reward the lodges that exceed their quotas under Mission 2100 by 50%, that their local lodge incentive award be doubled. Motion seconded by Vice President McBride. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President McBride, Director Krizan, and Director Pflughaupt. Voting against were Director Ahlstrom, Director Broz, Director Klinkovsky, Director Victorick, Director Bayer, Financial Secretary Mikulas, and Secretary-Treasurer Anglin. Motion failed. Director Krizan again expressed his opinion that the Society needed to offer interim financing to our members and the need to increase the percentage of investments in equities. Director Krizan stated that the automatic/guaranteed issue program should be instituted as soon as possible, that the retention coverage be increased to $100,000.00 and that a feasibility study be done to determine if it is in the best interest of SPJST on a long term basis to have our own long term care product. Actuary John Agee and Larry Tunnel were welcomed to the meeting to discuss the amount of retention SPJST should keep. DISTRICT VI - Director Ahlstrom attended meetings at Lodge 8-Wiemer, Lodge 41-Port Lavaca, Lodge 143-Inez, and Lodge 184-Moulton; and lodge socials at Lodge 32-Victoria and Lodge 97-Placedo. He attended sales training classes and FAC training. He presented 50-year pins at Lodge 28-East Bernard, Lodge 63-Sweet Home and Lodge 148-Blessing. He attended the District VI YAD. DISTRICT VII - Director Bayer reported on attending the District VII sales banquet, and sales seminars at Lodge 79-Corpus Christi, Lodge 107Floresville, and Lodge 185-Moulton. He presented a scholarship to a student at Floresville High School. He attended the District VII FAC meeting and District VII Spring meeting. He was Master Of Ceremony at District VII YAD. A letter from Finance Committee Chairman Dewayne Weise informed the board that the District VII Finance Committee member resigned and Roy. Haag is the representative from District VII. HOME OFFICE - There was another discussion about storage space since the Library, Archives, and Museum did not have any space available. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Ahlstrom for the officers to have the authorization to rent a building or storage space. Motion passed unanimously. There was a discussion concerning the expense of a tabletop display to be used in the districts. Director Ahlstrom moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to purchase two more tabletop displays with a banner and graphics. Motion passed unanimously. Director Pflughaupt moved, seconded by Director Bayer to adopt eyeglass recycling as a statewide charity. Motion passed unanimously. Recess was taken from 2:50 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Henry Jezek, CPA was welcomed to the meeting to go over the independent audit. There were no figures changed on the annual statement. He discussed loans made to members that had less than a 25% down payment if the additional loan is carried as an non-admitted asset and making a loan for the Social Security building. Director Krizan moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to authorize the Supreme Lodge to make a commercial loan to construct the building for the Social Security Administration on the SPJST property, located at Main and
Vice President McBride reported all of the mailouts concerning the guaranteed issue certificates would be completed by September. Vice President McBride moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas to use comp time if needed just for the automatic issue program and the employee would not have to take the comp time during the same pay period. Motion passed unanimously. Vice President McBride presented a proposal from part of the three-year sales plan where at the end of 2003 a program would have been implemented for both part-time and full time sales representatives. According to Vice President McBride, in order to increase our level of sales and keep that level at a steady pace that would facilitate growth in the SPJST for the future; full time sales representatives would have to be implemented thus preparing SPJST for competitive business of the insurance industry. Vice President McBride moved to give the Vice President authorization to research what would be needed to hire full time agents. Motion seconded by Director Broz. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President McBride, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Pflughaupt, Director Ahlstrom, and Director Bayer. Voting against was Director Krizan. The board went into executive session at 8:30 a.m. to discuss a personnel matter and recessed at 8:45 a.m. MORTGAGES - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented information on the delinquent mortgage loans and recommendations for these loans. She also recommended a loss reserve of $6,000.00 to be set up for the delinquent loans. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Director Victorick to approve the recommendation for the delinquent loans and the recommendation for the loss reserve. Motion passed unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented information on what would be required for the SPJST to offer escrow accounts on mortgage loans. After a lengthy discussion it was decided there was not enough of a demand for escrow accounts. INVESTMENTS - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky to ratify the investments from April 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001. Motion passed unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented problems with the investment institution that handles the custody account for the bonds and stocks. Information was presented on the companies that offered this service. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky to transfer the custody account to First Union Securities and give the officers the authorization to prepare any needed resolution. Motion passed unanimously. Recess was taken from 9:20 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. INTEREST SENSITIVE PRODUCTS - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported the margins between the yield of assets allocated to Universal Life and the current interest rate is .0438%. There was a discussion concerning other factors such as overall profitability, additional revenue sources derived from deposited funds on UL accounts and the need to maintain a competitive yield for our members when setting the yield on interest sensitive products. The margin between the yield of assets allocated to Annuity I and the current rate of interest is .9657%. The margin between the yield of assets allocated to Annuity II and the current rate of interest is .5243%. The margin between the yield of assets allocated to Roth IRA and the current rate of interest is .7610. After a lengthy discussion, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Vice President McBride to set the interest rate of Universal at 7% until October 31, 2001. Voting in favor were Vice President McBride and Secretary-Treasurer Anglin. Voting against were President Leshikar,
6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 29, 2001 Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Pflughaupt, Director Ahlstrom, and Director Bayer. Motion failed. Director Krizan moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to leave the interest rate at 7.4% through October 31, 2001. Motion passed unanimously. Director Pflughaupt moved, seconded by Director Krizan to leave the interest rate of Annuity I at 5.5%, Annuity II at 6.5%, the Roth IRA at 6.5% and the Immediate Annuity at 6.5% through October 31, 2001. Motion passed unanimously. NFCA - The National Fraternal Congress will be meeting in Orlando, Florida, September 19-22, 2001. Director Pflughaupt moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky to nominate and support President Leshikar for a director's position with the NFCA. Motion passed unanimously. INCOME AND EXPENSES - Financial Secretary Mikulas presented total expenses were down by 15% and income has increased by 11% in comparing the first six months of 2000 with the first six months of 2001. The assets are up $2,578,830.00 from January 1, 2001 to June 30, 2001. LOCAL LODGES - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the total membership account as of June 30, 2001 was 43,055 while the number of certificates in force was 49,639.
He expressed a need for the website to be setup by districts and a different format for the Sales Representative charts. DISTRICT VI - Director Ahlstrom thought this had been a very productive meeting. There was a discussion on whether or not a new picture of the Supreme Lodge members needs to be taken. Director Victorick moved, seconded by Director Broz for the board to have a new picture made at the October meeting. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President McBride, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Ahlstrom, and Director Bayer. Voting against were Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Krizan, and Director Pflughaupt. Motion passed. Director Ahlstrom invited everyone to the District VI Barbecue Cookoff on September 14 and 15, 2001. The proceeds are to be donated to the SPJST scholarship fund. Director Ahlstrom moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to authorize the officers to replace the receptionist's desk at a cost of up to $3,500.00 and for it to be completed before the Christmas open house. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President McBride, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Director Victorick, Director Broz, Director Pflughaupt, and Director Ahlstrom. Voting against were Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, and Director Bayer. Motion passed. He challenged the directors to come up with a three-year plan for each district using the resources now in place.
INTERNET - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the need for the Internet to be available on some of the personal computers in the Home Office. There was a lengthy discussion on the information Bruce Bading had presented to the Board. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Director Ahlstrom to give the officers the authority to have the Internet installed at certain personal computers. Motion passed unanimously.
DISTRICT VII - Director Bayer invited everyone to the District VII meeting in Pleasanton. He requested the President to write the local lodges that according to the by-laws each local lodge should have a sign in book. He requested this book be made available for director's review.
Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the officers had purchased an IBM model 6400 printer and a HP Laser Jet Sheet Printer. Director Victorick moved, seconded by Director Ahlstrom to ratify the purchase of the printer. Motion passed unanimously.
SPJST STATE YOUTH CAMP - There was a lengthy discussion concerning the State camp and what the costs would be. The DYC's had suggested the need for this type of camp. Director Klinkovsky moved, seconded by Director Ahlstrom for the Supreme Lodge to pay up to $7,000.00 towards the cost of a state camp with participating DYC's and assistant DYC's per diem and mileage to be paid from the district youth fund. Motion passed unanimously.
DISTRICT I - Director Victorick expressed his opinion that this had been a very productive meeting. He invited everyone to the District I YAD. DISTRICT II - Director Klinkovsky enjoyed the meeting. He reported the District II LAM representative had resigned and honorary Vice President Mikeska had been appointed to fulfill the unexpired term. DISTRICT III - Director Krizan reported that since Lodge 6-Cottonwood, Lodge 66-Elm Mott and Lodge 54-West had voted to equally donate funds to the Boy Scout Troop in West for an equipment trailer that on behalf of the SPJST he would provide matching funds from the director's funds. He invited everyone to attend Lodge 84-Dallas' Princess Ball on August 18, 2001; the West Fest on Labor Day Weekend, Lodge 92-Fort Worth's Czech Heritage Day on September 15, 2001, and Lodge 84- Dallas' Annual Czech Fest on September 16, 2001. He emphasized the importance of achieving the Mission 2100 goal. He presented each Supreme Lodge member with a printout of the SPJST web-site. There was a discussion concerning local lodges having website. Texas Department of Insurance needs to approve any Website that has insurance information on it. There was discussion concerning whether or not the Home Office is going to continue to sell cookbooks. By common consent it was decided to authorize the officers to make a decision as to how future cookbook sales should be handled. DISTRICT IV - Director Broz reported the applications for the SPJST scholarships are complicated. President Leshikar responded the application is being revised. The SPJST donated $1,000.00 for the Jaws of Life at the Wall's Volunteer Fire Department. Director Broz expressed a need for the information in the minutes and the Vestnik should be curtailed, as the insurance competitors know what SPJST is planning. Recess was taken from 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Director Broz moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to authorize the officers to bring information to the October meeting about legality, cost effectiveness, and guidelines for the SPJST to do 85% loans. Motion passed unanimously. Director Broz enjoyed the meeting and thinks the SPJST is going to achieve the Mission 2100 goal. DISTRICT V - Director Pflughaupt requested an explanation of the $3,000.00 allotment. It was explained this money is to be used by directors in the district for fraternal or charitable events to promote SPJST. He sees a problem with local lodges turning in their reports and also the need for the District Youth Counselors and local lodge youth leaders to do quarterly planning and submit a report of this to the Home Office.
After a discussion, it was agreed by common consent for the officers to make a presentation at the October meeting on a mailing to the members with information about their certificate or their sales representative. Vice President McBride moved, seconded by Director Krizan to pay $12.50 for each written application referred by a youth member to be used towards that youngster's camp fee at the State Camp. The applicant had to be referred by a youth member. Motion passed unanimously. There was a discussion on the amount of retention the SPJST could keep on a certificate. Director Krizan moved, seconded by Vice President McBride for the SPJST to retain $100,000.00 on certificates and then review this again in a few years. The exception would be on co-insurance certificates. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Bayer thanked everyone for their support and wished Legal Advisor Kacir well. Director Pflughaupt thanked everyone for their concerns for the victims of the flood in Houston. The next Supreme Lodge meeting will be October 9, 10, and 11, 2001, and will begin at 8:00 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DEPARTMENT
Around the Districts
Attention travelers . . Enjoy the "Fun Ship" cruise vacation you've always dream ed of taking Its "Bon Voyage!" out of Galveston on Saturday, February 16, 2002 for five nights going to Cozumel and Calic/Cancun. What an exciting way to spend one of our coldest months— on a sun warm and beautiful deck! Take those swim suits and enjoy the deck pool and the beautiful white sandy beaches. The fare covers your cabin, food and tea, coffee and water. All bar drinks and soft drinks will be an additional charge. When we dock at the islands, you are free to go shopping and touring. Your trips and tours on the islands will be an extra charge and can be booked on the ship. There are many sights and visiting the island that do not cost you extra. In addition to the two exciting ports of call, cruising aboard the Celebration offers many amenities, including: • Welcome Aboard Party • Fine dining, including late night buffets • Captain's Cocktail Party • Gala Dinner • Fun Ship Service • Complimentary 24-hour stateroom service • A wide range of entertainment, including Vegas-style shows, takes place every night at sea • Singles Cocktail Party • Nautica Spa program and use of sail shipboard facilities • Full casino, including slots, black jack, craps, wheel of fortune, roulette and caribbean stud poker
You will be entertained by three bands and orchestras on board • Choice of the three swimming pools • On board duty-free shopping and briefings on each port of call Imagine gala-midnight buffets! They are absolutely wonderful—and what a sight to see! There are dozens of fun activities and first-run movies every day on board. You can be as active as you want to be or just take a relaxing non-worry trip. It is your choice. You can be as formal or as casual as you would like to be. The Captain's party is formal. The rates for the cruise and all of the above fun ar $574.15 for an inside cabin or $631.90 for an outside cabin with a window. You may also purchase cancellation insurance for $59 per person. Gratuities are $48.75 per person for the five days. We leave the gratuities to your discretion—more if excellent service or less if not satisfied. The cruise is being booked through Custom travel in Victoria, Texas with Kathy Ahlstrom (361) 578-0999 or (800) 392-9986. You may make a deposit now and pay for your trip by December 31, 2001 by check payable to Custom Travel or by credit card. If you have any questions, please call Kathy or me (800) 727-7578. Fraternally, Gladys Yates State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-
Lodge 177, Academy hosts District Two fall meeting September 16 District Two Members, Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 2 p.m. It's Fall Meeting —fun day — time! This year's fall meeting will be held at Lodge 177, Academy. We're really excited about having our fall meeting there this year. Thanks to the officers of Lodge 177, Academy for agreeing to host our meeting and assist the district with meeting plans. Here's a list of activities planned along with a meeting agenda: Country Stores Tickets for the games will be sold this year at 10 tickets for $1 (no free tickets will be given). Please bring two food items per person for the country stores. The country stores seem to be a real favorite activity for both young and old alike and we're happy to provide them again this year. Cakewalk Please bring one cake (or more if you like) for our cake walk. Those of you who attended the fall meeting last year in Taylor at Lodge 29 should remember how much fun everyone had with the cake walk. Youth club members will assist again this year, and we may have two cakewalks if we have plenty of cakes. Christmas Ornaments Both adults and youth can enter this contest. (See rules below.) Last fall, we had several adults enter and boy, were there some beautiful and "creative" ornaments. Remember, that all first place youth ornaments will be hung on the youth Christmas tree at the SPJST Home Office. We will
award prizes to first, second and third place winners in the adult category, and the same to each age category in the youth entries. Silent Auction Our youth will again provide us with a very entertaining silent auction. It seems the adults have a lot of fun "trying" to outbid each other! Best of all, all monies goe to a good cause— the district youth fund. Thanks to Patsy for organizing this again this year. Agenda 1 p.m. Registration starts Registraon-Adul/Yh Christmas Ornament Contests.1 p.m. 2 p.m. Adult Meeting GamesBgin-CoutrySes, Games and Calkwalk
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Christmas Ornament Contest Rules (youth and adult) 1. All ornaments must be homemade. No store-bought finished ornaments or pre-assembled kits. Must be present to win. 2. 3. Ornaments must be member's own creation. 4. Overall size for ornament must be no larger than six inches, excluding ornament hanger. Materials 1. May use any material appropriate for a Christmas ornament. 2. Styrofoam balls are allowed. We look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting and hope you enjoy the fellowship, fun and games! Fraternally, Kathy Fritz, FICF District Two President
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District Five Family Fun Day September 16 at Lodge 172, Pasadena The District Five Planning Meeting was held on August 11, 2001 at Lodge 172 in Pasadena. The meeting was called to order by District Two President Evelyn Mikeska at 11 a.m. The District Five Fall Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2001. The host lodge will be Pasadena Lodge 172 at 3609 Preston Street, Pasadena, Texas, phone (281) 4873297. We will have a short business meeting. Registration for contests will start at 10:30 a.m. for the Youth Christmas Ornament Contest. Please note that entries in the Pastry, Needlepoint, Craft competition must all be handmade. We have also added another game. There will be a "42" tournament so bring your dominoes and partners and win a prize. This will be a family fun day so bring your fraternal brothers and sisters and your friends. The agenda is as follows: AGENDA
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ATTENTION COOKERS! Fees: $60 enters you in Brisket, Chicken and Bean Categories; $20 enters you in the Bean Category only. For complete cookoff rules and regulations, including an entry form, contact Debbie Sczech at (979) 543-3179 or Tria Molberg at (979) 543-3044. Barbecue Cookoff Proceeds Benefit the SPJST Scholarship Fund 111111 INN IIIIIII
Needlework Contest (For Ages 18 or Older) Made entirely by hand. Includes embroidery, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch. May not reenter winning item. Quilting Contest (For Ages 18 or Older) Hand-quilted entries only. Entries must have been made within the last five years. Progressive "42" Tournament (For Ages 16 or Older) Horseshoe Tournament (For Ages 16 or Older) Door prizes and raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the day. All members are encouraged to attend this special event. Bring a friend and enjoy an exciting day of contests, good food and fellowship. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary
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Seven Family Fun Day
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The District Five Royalty will present their speeches during the lunch period along with performances by some of the youth, under the direction of District Five Youth Counselor Marie Stayton. So, bring your favorite pastry, cakes and pies, etc. Also bring your favorite covered dish. The meal will be roast beef and will furnished by District Five. Don't forget to bring your door prizes and bingo prizes. The door prizes will be awarded every hour or so. From 2 p.m. until ?, there bingo will be played under the direction of Clara and Johnnie Broz. If any pastry is left over, it will be auctioned. So circle the date of September 16, 2001. Bring your friends and let's have a lot of fun and enjoy a day of fraternalism. We need to elect a vice president to serve till the March meeting. Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC District Five President Lillia Mae Peter, FIC District Five Secretary —SPIST-
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Registration for Door Prizes and for Christmas Ornament, Quilting, Needlework and Kolache Contests Free Refreshments Served District Meeting Called to Order District President Larry Wagner, Jr. Posting of Colors, Lodge 202 Youth Welcome, Lodge 202 President Jeff Barta Roll call of Officers/ Lodges, Secretary Bettie House Brief Reports by Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman of the Board Bob Bayer and State Field Representative Karen Kaspar Presentation of Plaque to Past District President Frances McDonald Other Announcements Spring Meeting Site Selection Adjourn Free Time to Tour Museum
11:30-12:00 12:00-12:45 p.m
Lunch: Turkey, dressing and all the trimmings Cost: $3
12:45-1:00 p.m.
Youth Recognition
1:00-2:00 p.m
Judging of contests listed above Bunco, Progressive "42"
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Horseshoes
3:00-3:30 p.m.
Awards, Split-the-Pot
Door prizes and raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Free soft drinks, furnished by Lodge 202, will be served all day. Each lodge is asked to bring a raffle prize (not to exceed $20) and a door prize (up to $10) to benefit the district. Members, please inform yqur lodge secretary or Bettie House (830) 281-8246, 1721 Continental Dr. W., Pleasanton, Texas 78064 by Tuesday, September 4 if you plan to attend so plates can be ordered. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST-
Whars Cooking in September in District Six? Take a look!
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Lodge Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood reports on August meeting Hi! Our President, Brother Johnnie Krizan, called our meeting to order on Sunday, August 5, at 5 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Courtney and Ashley Halbert followed by the SPJST motto. A moment of silence was had for all departed members, especially Ernest Maler and Marie Plunkett. Sister Georgie Soukup, Flag Bearer, gave her report of 39 members and one guest present at our meeting. Welcome to Edwin Hanzlicek as our guest. We look forward to seeing him again soon. All officers were present with the exception of Sister Peggy Dobecka, Treasurer and Youth Leader. She had a prior engagement of working at the KC's bazaar in Elm Mott, Texas. Our secretary, Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, read the minutes from our last meeting. They were approved as read with exception of two minor corrections. She also read correspondence. There was a thank-you note from Jewell Maler and a letter from Gladys Yates, State FAC, regarding several items. One item was about any outgoing officers being presented with a plaque, which Sister Barbara said to let her know if there were any. With the absence of Sister Peggy Dobecka, Sister Lydia Dobecka gave the treasurer's report which was approved as given. Sister Lydia also gave the youth club report. She reported taking cakes to rest home on July 11 and again on August 1. She also reported about the district lockin at Peaceable Kingdom in Salado on August 11 and 12. Getting Ready for Westfest Sister Lydia also mentioned about Westfest coming up and the baking of kolaches on Saturday, August 25 at 7 a.m. The youth will be baking 100 dozen kolaches for the Westfest. She also reported that the youth would have a float in the Westfest Parade on September 1. It was reported that the youth would prepare a noon meal for our next meeting, September 9, which is Grandparent's Day. Sister Lydia reported that Youth Leader, Sister Peggy Dobecka, thanked all who worked for the youth at our picnic in July with all the youth at camp. She also gave her report of lots of winners at State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) and that awards would be given at our next meeting. Christi Sparkman received a surprise at State YAD. She was Junior of the Year. Congratulations, Christi! It was reported that Cottonwood Lodge 6
Let's hear what your members and 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 had lots of first place winners at State with all districts competing. We are very proud of our youth. Congratulations to all winners and to all who participated. Sister Hattie Kaska, Sunshine Committee, gave her report for July of sending sympathy cards to the family of Marie Plunkett and to Jewell Maler, upon the death of her husband, Ernest. Our condolences to each of these families. Get well cards were sent to Sisters Christine Matus and Annie Chudej. Hope you ladies continue to do well. Our State Sales Representative for District Three and local Lodge Sales Representative, Brother Jerry Kucera, was offered an opportunity to speak. He reported that the Home Office has a total of 37 applications from our lodge, needing 13 to reach the goal of 50 for Platinum. With hopes of going over that, he reported that our goals for Mission 2100 were 60 applications for our lodge. He encouraged all sales representatives to get busy. Welcome to New Members Financial Secretary and Trustee's Board Chairman, Brother George Straten, gave his report. His first report was on new members. He reported four adult and four juvenile members for June with two adult and three juvenile members for July, making a total of 13 new members. They were all approved and voted in. We look forward to seeing these new members at our meetings and socials. Thanks to our sales representatives, Brothers Robert Dobecka, Jerry Kucera and Johnnie Krizan for these new members. Brother Straten reported socials at 6:30 p.m. on August 17 and 31 (which is workday for Westfest). Brother George Straten gave his second report of 21 members present at the Trustee's Meeting. The primary discussion was the Westfest coming up for Labor Day Weekend, September 1 - 2. Brother George, along with Jerelene Lenart, was taking care of the baking of bread, 552 loaves. He also reported that the workday for Westfest would be on Friday, August 31 at 4 p.m. for the peeling of 1000 pounds of potatoes. The SPJST Cottonwood booth would be moved to the Westfest grounds on Saturday, August 25 at 8 a.m. Cleanup day after Westfest,would be on Monday, September 3 at the hall. Congratulations! Through the SPJST Scholarship Program, Lodge 6 had two youngsters who qualified—Sandra Kay Hanzlicek and Cody Wayne Sulak. Congratulations and best wishes to you both! Sandra will be using her
$1000 scholarship to attend Hill Junior College to become a pre-K or kindergarten teacher. Her parents present were Edwin and Eula Mae Hanzlicek. Cody will be using his $1000 scholarship to attend McLennan Junior College and Baylor to obtain his Bachelor's Degree in accounting. His parents present were Edwin and Mary Sulak. Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, Fraternal Activities Coordinator, reported a tarok tournament at Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas on August 18. She also thanked everyone for the donations to our picnic and also thanked all the workers. Thanks to Brother George and Sister Lucille Sulak and Brother Ernest and Sister Evelyn Bezdek for our delicious meal we all enjoyed after our meeting. Thanks to all that brought desserts. Those present with birthdays for the month of August were Sister Kim Seith and Brothers Raymond Marek, Steve Neckar and Edwin Sulak. Also our guest, Edwin Hanzlicek. A "Happy Birthday" to you and to all with a birthday this month. Door prizes were drawn with the $5 door prize won by Sister Lydia Dobecka. The progressive door prize was drawn with the winner being Monica Smajstrla, not present. Various other door prizes were exchanged. Our meeting was then adjourned until our next meeting on Sunday, September 9 at 2 p.m. Make note that a noon meal will be served prior to our meeting on this day by the Youth Club for Grandparent's Day. Looking forward to seeing lots of faces (old and new) at our next meeting. Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-
18, Elgin reports on August meeting Lodge
President Andrew Greinert called the SPJST Elgin Lodge 18 to order the 21 of August at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer. We had 29 members present. The next meeting will be September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Agnes Eschberger, Secretary, gave her report. It was approved as read. Agnes does a super job. Thanks, Agnes. Treasurer Thomas Ries gave his report. It was approved as read. Dollie Hajda, Vice President, again encouraged members to turn in their volunteer hours. She thanked Jack and Agnes Eschberger also Ben and Mildred David for turning in their hours monthly. Youth Leader Ruby Bowen reported three youths and two adults went to camp. Three youths and two adults went to State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). Mikhaila Nelson who won first place at District Two YAD won first place at State YAD with her bird house. E.J. Anderson won first at District, but didn't place at state. Ruby brought pictures and some crafts the youth had made. The youth will
Bus Buddies Lodge 8, Weimar President Leo Jares, left, and Lodge 18, Elgin member Jim Mogonye swap stories enroute to the Isle of Capri in Bossier City, Louisiana. While the gentlemen didn't know each other before the trip, they do now. Bringing people together — that's one of the things SPJST does so well. The new SPJST travel program is just one more way to do it. For details on the February cruise out of Galveston, see details on page 7. have a float in the Manor parade in September. We gave an applause to Ruby for the good job she is doing. Alma Schmidt reported on rentals. Artie Monson reported the Elgin Western days were enjoyed by all and it's time for new schedules. Gladys Mogonye reported on ticket sales. Trustee Secretary Jack Eschberger
Lodge 20, Granger welcomes newest member Lodge 20, Granger is proud to announce its newest young member, Lauren Dainee Loessin who was born on June 3, 2001 to Kelly and Michelle Loessin of Taylor. Grandparents are Leslie and Rubie Loessin of Granger who purchased the insurance for their granddaughter from Lauren's great-uncle Albin Machu. Other grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hamann of Taylor; great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Vitek and Mrs. Vlasta Machu of Granger; Mrs. Irene Hamann of Taylor; and Mr. and Mrs. George Lawes of San Antonio. Lauren has a two-year old brother, Trevor Jordan Loessin. Submitted by Rubie Loessin —SPJST —
Lauren Dainee Loessin
10NESTNIK—Wednesday, August 29, 2001 read his report. Thomas Ries Chairperson said we have a new coffee pot and fan in the bar. Part of the work on the roof is done and there will be repairs on the drive. We have two handicapped parking spaces. Bar person Thomas Ries reported on the bar sales. Marvin Marek, we missed you. Hope you are feeling better. We all signed a paper to go in a card Dolores had for Marvin. We had a special guest, Gladys Yates from the SPJST Home Office. She spoke about insurance and the incentive program. We had a drawing for nice prizes. Thanks to SPJST. The winners were Irene Vrabel, Dollie Hajda, Jack Eschberger and Alma Schmidt. The Home Office will give plaques for years of service to the lodge officers. Evelyn Gustafson sent a sympathy card to the family of Edith Peterson. The officers of the Elgin lodge held a lengthy discussion about needing more members involved to work at the lodge. There are only a few who work and they need help. They will hold their positions until the end of this year. There will be more information in the near future. The members sang, "Happy Birthday" to_Lazelle Wuthrich Brogger. Thanks. We had a table prayer then a meal of sausage potatoes and sauerkraut prepared by Dollie Hajda and Johnnie Foldyn. Pies, cakes, pudding and lemon bars were prepared by Lazelle and Laverne Bartosh. Thanks to all who helped with the food. We all enjoy. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. Lazelle Wuthrich Brogger Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis reports on August meeting Lodge 25, Ennis met on August 9, 2001 at 8 p.m. with all officers present. Johnnie Krajca led the membership with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for Brother Louis Hroza. Get well cards were sent to Frankie Laza, Johnnie Vrana, Melissa Zmolek, Ronnie Honza and Bessie Petr. New members are Roger Dover, Dayson Cox, Pat Swanson, Larry Swanson and Rex Woods. Thanks goes out to our sales representative Johnnie Krajca, Kay Kovar and Richard Mraz. The youth leader gave her report that the youth who went to State Youth Achievement Day did a great a job and she was very proud of their achievements. Jake Holland and Michael Jurik won first runner-up in State Royalty competition and Michael Jurik won second in his science entry. Pat Fowler read the minutes of the July meeting. Cathy Krajca gave the treasurer's report and Kay Kovar gave the financial secretary report. All reports were approved as read. Margaret Krajca announced that the
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Sign of the Times Lodge 35, Elk helped spread the word about SPJST this summer by sponsoring this banner on the little league baseball field in Mart. Also pictured above is Lodge 35 member Shena Pavelka, a senior and cheerleader at Mart High School. tarok tournament at Lodge 92, Fort Worth on August 18 and the Fraternal Activities Coordinator meeting will be held at Lodge 135, Ennis on August 16. The Polka Festival 2001 bands have been drawn and Lodge 25 will have the Vanek Band, Vrazels' and the Harvesters on Saturday. Brother Gene McBride updated us on the Mission 2100 Membership Drive both statewide and our lodge along with other planned happenings soon to come. He discussed the ad valorem tax exemption bill and the importance of the fraternal activity job and keeping good records. Thank you, Gene, for the information and also for the copy of the original charter for our lodge. Our next meeting will be at 8 p.m. on September 13. Margaret Krajca Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 26, Skidmore meets September 9 Our next meeting will be on Sunday, September 9 at 5 p.m. with a covered dish supper. All members are reminded to come and attend and have some fellowship. This meeting will be held at the Beeville Community Center. Submitted by, Mary A. Denkeler, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 35, Elk plans October 21 fund raiser The meeting was called to order by President Randy Pavelka on August 12 at 3 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chris Pavelka. President Randy Pavelka asked the members to stand for a moment of silence for deceased Mary Pavelka. The lodge was informed that Eugene Smajstrla passed away August 11. He was a member of Lodge 66, Waco, not Elk Lodge 35. On the sick list were Vernon Wood, Pat Kimble and Peggy Dieterich.
Secretary Carla pavelka read the minutes form the july meeting. They were approved. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report. Gladys Yates was our visitor. President Pavelka asked her to speak. She told about her new job. She said she would help us in any way she could. She also brought some door prizes. Those who won were Henry Breitkreutz - sun visor; Ruby Pavelka - SPJST cup; Elizabeth Kubitza - note pads; Dawn Pavelka - calculator; Gene Pavelka - SPJST bear; Charles Pavelka - candle; Evan Pavelka SPJST cooler. Thanks, Gladys, for the gifts. Come back again. Turkey Dinner October 21 Remember October 21 is our turkey dinner. The dinner tickets are going to be: Adults - $6; Children $3.50. We need cakes and pies for a bake sale. Donations and plenty of help would also be appreciated. The Pavelka reunion is Sunday, September 2. The dance is public from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The band will be Heart of Texas Roadgang. Come out and enjoy yourself The next meeting will be September 9 at 3 p.m. Bring a few sandwiches for the fellowship. Fraternally, Dorothy Banik —SPJST---
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje reports on August meeting The El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 monthly meeting was held August 12, 2001 in Hillje at the lodge Hall. President Leona Macha welcomed 37 members and two guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a' moment of silence was observed to recognize deceased members and those who are ill in the community. Roll call of officers was held with all officers present. Roll call of trustees was taken. Trustee Kenny Cerny and Joseph Bartosh were absent. President Leona Macha called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. The minutes were approved as read.
Thank you notes were read from each scholarship recipient. President Macha asked members to be thinking about next month's meeting regarding the election of officers in November. Sheldon Holub gave the vice presi dent's report. He thanked Karen Holub for framing the "Not Responsible" signs—she saved the Lodge $65. Sheldon Holub also thanked Ben Svoboda for mowing and Jerry Kahanek for fixing the locks on the kitchen cabinets. Lorraine Kana gave the treasurer's report. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Debbie Sczech reported Everyday Hero pins will be awarded during the meeting next month. Barbecue Committee Debbie and Tria reported the next planning meeting is August 30, 2001. Ardis Bacak gave the youth club report. She presented Cory Cerny with a check for $25 for his merit points and Chase Holub with a check for $25 for his merit points. Janet Marek gave the report for the Resolution Committee. Vlasta Bartosh gave the report for the Mowing Committee. Ben Svoboda was the mower for July and Debbie Sczech for August. Advertising Committee had no report. Hall rental—Tria reported one new hall booking for August. New insurance policy holders and members are Colby Kenneth Cerny, Heather Marie Kight, Joe S. Rodriguez, Antonio Miranda Cardenas,- Juan M. Manzano, Jr., Donna Ann Martinez, Renee Jan Matthews, Martha H. Macek, Dawn Marie Konvicka and Bart L. Bacak. August birthdays are Janek Marek, Jerome Holub, Jose Enriquez and Kimberly Enriquez. Angeline Bilek won the attendance prize. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Tria Molberg, Secretary —SPJST-
Lodge 47, Seaton hosts successful barbecue cook-off President Edwin Pechal called the meeting to order at our monthly meeting Sunday, August 5. Youth members brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors were Anne Elsik, Freddie Schroeder and Jerome Greger. Fifty-two members were in attendance. All officers and board members were present.
Two of the many judges — Lee Hanusch and Susan Groos — apply the taste test to barbecued pork ribs.
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Lodge 47, Seaton Presents Barbecue Cook-Off Winners July 21, 2001 • Seaton Star Hall BRISKET, L to R: First - It's All Good (Adrian Hutka, Kenneth Jeske, Greg Doskocil); Second - Fat Boys (Danny Mikes); Third - Spice Is Right (Michael and Courtney Beechem).
CHICKEN, L to R: First - Budweiser Clydesdales (Shelby and Kenny Sulak); Second - Meat Tenders (Larry Roming); Third Hog Wild (Julie and Tyler Beechem).
PORK RIBS, L to R: First - Special Edition (Jack Wheat); Second Place (Danny and Tyler Beechem); Third - Smolderin' Hot (Grady Pomykal).
OVERALL WINNER: Hogwild (Danny, Julie and Tyler Beechem).
BEANS, L to R: First - Good, Bad and Ugly (Danny Porubsky); Second Outhouse Barbecue (Brady Carr); Third - Duck Sausage One (Jerry Tallas).
BEST PIT: Leroy Hoelscher, "The Cookin' Dutchman," displays his prizewinning pit.
Joyce Skrabanek had sent get well cards to Ella Pomykal; Mollie Orsag; Dan Balusek; Della Mares and Agnes Sefcik. We wish everyone a speedy recovery. New members accepted were: Elizabeth Graves; Scott Allen Sodek; Nicole Lynn Navarrettee; Dorothy A. Zarosky; Kinze Beth Reich; Danielle Elise Lichota; Phyllis Christine Talasek; Anna M. Eixman; Milton Dominic Mesecke; Leeann Marie Psencik; Jerry G. Burks; Colton John Regan; Joshua Trey Richter; Carson D. Young; Matthew Stephen Machicek and Linda Marie Machicek. Transferred in was Randall Wayne Marek. We welcome all these members and invite them to our activities. Correspondence consisted of thank you cards for floral memorials from family of Deborah Schneider and Clarence Marchak family. Also a brochure telling about the tarok tournament to be held in Fort Worth. Edwin Vasicek, board secretary, read the board July minutes. Barbecue Cookoff A Huge Success There were 43 barbecue teams at the recent barbecue cookoff. It was a huge success and everyone had a good time. He thanked everyone who helped in any way at the lodge with the cookoff as well as the cleanup before and after. He also reported we have a 100 gallon natural gas hot water heater for sale. Anyone interested can call Edwin Pechal. As of July 31, we have 35 new members. Good work, sales reps. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth Hanusch presented some more Everyday Hero pins. Gladys Marek gave a very good financial report. James Skrabanek gave the audit report for the past three months. Friday night, August 10, something new was going on at Star Hall—Polka under the Stars with music by the Praha Bros. was well attended. It was nice sitting outside under the stars (at the time we did need rain—we would have enjoyed getting a bit wet, I'm sure). The band sat on the new pavilion so everyone could see them. Hamburgers, french fries and plenty of cold refreshments were available. Hope we do this again soon. Youth Leader Heidi Bartek gave her report. The youth displayed their crafts. We congratulate all who participated. Happy August birthday to Heidi Bartek; Edward Mares; Walter Pomykal; Joyce Skrabanek; Henry Janacek; Ruth Hanusch; Ona Helms and Amanda Greger. Happy anniversary to Louis and Ruth Kohutek. Door prize winners were Calvin Skrabanek, Cal Helms and Joe Kohut. • Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. followed by a delicious svacina consisting of cold cuts with all the fixin's. Members outdid themselves with all the delicious desserts. Next Meeting September 9 The next monthly meeting, changed because of Labor Day weekend, will be Sunday, September 9 at 2
p.m. and as always, followed with a lunch. Sunday, September 16, we will be going to Academy for the District Two Fall meeting. Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
80, Holland reports on August meeting Lodge
Dear Members and Friends, President Harold Rohde of Lodge 80 called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. on Saturday August 4, 2001. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. All officers were present. Glen Latham, Secretary, read the minutes of the July meeting and were approved as read. He also gave a report of all committees and they were fine. Mission in Progress President Rohde reminded members of the Christmas party to be held December 7, 2001 at 6:00 pm. He asked the membership if they would like a catered meal or finger food as we have had in the past. The members then voted to have finger food. Ladies will bring cookies. The lodge accepted four new members. On the sick list was Risa Pajestka who had been a patient at Scott and White Hospital and has returned to her home. Our prayers remain with you, Risa. Those having birthdays in August were Joyce Martinets, J.D. "Pete" Coker, Melissa Vrabel and Calvin and Doris Eckermann. Winners of the door prizes were Estelle Coker, Florine Rohde, Joy Jackson, Frank Pajestka, Jr. and G. L. Brisbin. Harold Rohde reminded everyone of the Mission 2100. Lodge 80 has gotten 26 new members with a goal of 50. We need everyone's help to achieve our goal. Estelle Coker moved to adjourn, seconded by G. L. Brisbin. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. The next meeting will be September 1, 2001 at 4 p.m. See you there! Fraternally, Estelle G. Coker, Reporter —SPJST-
84, Dallas extends invitation to Czechfest September 16 Lodge
Dear Members and Friends, It is Czechfest time on Sunday, September 16 at Lodge 84, Dallas. You all come! It's going to be a great fun time for all. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. A delicious Czech dinner catered by Sister Bessie Petr will be served 12:30 to 2 p.m. The menu includes pork roast, dumplings, sauerkraut, green beans, salad, rolls, coffee/tea
12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 29, 2001 and dessert. The cost is $7 per adult and $3.50 for children, 12 and under. There will be booths, games, prizes and dancing. As always, we hope you will support this once-a-year benefit. We will have a pastry booth and the popular cake walk. Please donate pastry for these and also for dinner. The gift booth usually has home canned pickles, okra and dill cabbage, jelly, plants, crafts and many other nice items. Any donation will be appreciated. The lodge teen club will run the country store. This is always a fun corner for all. Do donate canned goods, meats and cold drinks. There will be other booths/games also. The big prize drawing will have 27 prizes. Tickets will be mailed to all our members August 15. We are counting on your help in buying these. If you desire more tickets, please call Fay Rejcek (214) 381-1703 and Justine Yeager (214) 827-0920. During this whole day, the bar will have lots of cold pivo (beer) and sodas. There will be a free dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Music will be by the Vanek Polka Band. Don't miss this! Thanks so much for all your donations and volunteer help to make last year's Czechfest a great success! Can we have a repeat performance this year? Please volunteer to help us on this festive day—even an hour or two will be greatly appreciated. We need you! Call Georgia Hughes (214) 3211129 or Justine Yeager about items you want to contribute and time you want to volunteer. Come join us for a fun-loving, fellowship day! Fraternally, Georgia Hughes Secretary and Gift Booth Coordinator —SPJST-
Lodge 88, Houston
Birthday Club Sisters offers yo-yo coverlet tickets The Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88 are so proud of our yo-yo coverlet that we wanted to share this picture of it with all the Vestnik readers. It is king-sized, multi-colored and has all cotton yo-yos with a border of muslin colored yo-yos to frame it. Seventeen Birthday sisters and friends worked approximately 823 hours cutting circles, sewing yo-yos and sewing them together. We worked a lot at home and had six project days at the lodge making 3,481 of them. We had a great time working and talking. We had a lot of laughs when we saw who couldn't thread a needle or cut straight and a few who must be color-blind. Sisters who worked on this project were Flo Orsag, Helen Hegwood, Evelyn Zajicek, Lydia Marsh, Dona Clooney, Edna Wehring, Estelle Kelly, Ellen Miculka, Edna Froelich, Almeida Bravenec, Corine Kessler, Margaret Spahr, Alice Bily, Margie Anders and Mary Kosut. Friends who joined us were Bessie Kolocny, Cynthia Beck, Mary Lamza, Linda Wehring and Kathy Raubr.
It Could Be Yours! "The Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88 are so proud of our yo-yo coverlet that we wanted to share this picture of it with all the Vestnik readers," writes Birthday Sisters Secrtary Ellen Miculka. When Lodge 88, Houston hosts its annual Czech Day Celebration on October 28, the Birthday Club Sisters will be presenting the beautiful coverlet to the lucky winner of their prize drawing. For more information on how the coverlet was constructed and how you can enter, please read the accompanying Birthday Sisters Club report. We are selling tickets for $1 each or six for $5. If anyone cares to buy some tickets, we would appreciate your participation in our project. Send your ticket requests to Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas 77008. Please mark the envelope either tickets or to the Birthday Club. The drawing will be on Czech Day, October 28. Ellen Miculka Secretary —SPJST-
Lodge 88, Houston
Adelle Kite. Ticket Chairman Bessie Dewer thanked everyone for bringing such nice gift and door prizes. Birthdays for August were Evelyn Gutkowski, Deloris Condon, Georgie Buchanan, Edna Froelich, Edna Wehring and Josephine Pumilia. Happy birthday to all. On the sick list are Adella Kite. also her husband, Henry Kite, has kidney stones. He is in a lot of pain. Their son in-law comes in everyday to
check on them and help them. Georgie Buchanan was absent. She had to take her son to the doctor. We missed you all. Margaret Spahr reports that Kathy Trefell is doing pretty good and is supposed to come back to her house in Houston in about a month. Good luck, Kathy. Alice Bily, congratulations. She has a new great-grandson, Colton Jacob who weighed in at nine pounds and ten ounces and was born on August 7, 2001. The parents are Devin and Velarie Bily. I must tell you about my Aunt Mary Kubena who lived in Dime Box, Texas for years. Now, she is in a nursing home in Giddings. I called her on the birthday, August 4. She was 93 years old. Happy birthday, Aunt Mary, and many more. Must end and see you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Evelyn Zajicek —SPJST-
Lodge 91, Crosby
meets September 8 Lodge 91, Crosby will hold its third quarterly meeting on Saturday, September 8 at 7 p.m. at the Monument Inn. Dinner will be at your own expense. Secretary Vonda Smesny --SPJST-
"Hats Off" to This Year's Winners
Birthday Club Sisters report on August meeting The Pledge of Allegiance was recited after President Flo Orsag called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. Twenty-five members were present Secretary Ellen Miculka read the minutes from the July meeting and passed. Treasury Mary Quider gave her report and passed. Sure was nice to see her back. She had moved to Humble since the flood. Vice President Evelyn Zajicek asked for cake bakers for September. They are Almeida Bravenec, Bess Vitowic, Mary Quider, Mary Kosut, Julie Kinnamon and Allyne Adams. Evelyn Zajicek is cooking for Mary Kosut. We will have brisket, buttered potatoes, black-eyed peas, coffee, tea and cake. Calcutta was won by Margie Anders, Edna Froelich and Margaret Spahr. Sunshine Chairman Almeida Bravenec sent Lillie Spies a get well card. A sympathy card was sent to
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Pictured above and below are winners in the August 19 Hat Dance contest at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. TOP LEFT: In the Men's Division, pictured from left, are: Bill Kucera (Second Place) and Dan Rosenauer (First Place). TOP RIGHT: In the Women's Division, pictured from left, are: Lois Bates (First Place) and Anna Lesikar (Second Place).
NOT FOR ADULTS ONLY — Pictured above are winners in the Youth Division. First Place winner Andrew House is pictured front, center. Runners up, from left, are Kendyl Kercho, Molly and Kelsie Steves.
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Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day set for September 15 Come out and celebrate Czech Heritage Day with us on Saturday, September 15, 2001. Added attractions this year are the Brave Combo playing from 9 p.m. until midnight and a Youth Rally late in the afternoon. Please call Joyce (817) 6241361 if you haven't received a flyer with all the details of this festive day. Please wear your costumes to help celebrate our heritage and the 91st year of Lodge 92 in Fort Worth.
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day September 15, 2001 Agenda 10 a.m. Doors Open 11 a.m. Accordion Time - Joe Kozel 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Barbecue Meal served—$6.50 per plate; $4, 12 and under. 12:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Colors Posted by the Youth Club Pledge of Allegiance by the Youth Club National Anthem by Mary Krivanek Czech National Anthem by Mary Krivanek Invocation - Amazing Grace by Melissa Hubenak Welcome by Gordon Hubenak President of SPJST Lodge 92 Youth Club Program Door Prizes! 1 to 4 p.m. Dance provided by Jodie Mikula Orchestra of Ennis 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Youth Club Carnival (Outside) 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Youth Club Membership Program by Melanie Zavodny and Youth Club Cake Walk (Inside) 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dance provided by The Texas Dutchmen 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Kitchen is open to serve food by the Youth Club 6:30 p.m. Parade of Czech Costumes: Every Adult participating will receive a free pass for an SPJST Lodge dance. Good until September 1, 2002. Children will receive a stuffed animal. 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Dance provided by Brave Combo This will be a full day of fun and dancing. So bring an extra pair of shoes just in case your first pair wear out. Bring your family and friends. I am sure they would not want to miss this day. Fraternally, Damon Perez District Three First Vice President Sales Representative —SPJST-
Hat Dance Winners in the Hat Dance Contest on Sunday, August 19 were first place—Lois Bates and Anna Lesikar; second place. In the men's division, first place went to Dan Rosenauer and second place was won by Bill Kucera. In the children's contest, Andrew House won first place. Runners up were Kelsie and Molly Steves and Kendyl Kercho. A lively crowd enjoyed dancing to the Al Vanek Czech Band of Dallas. It was great to see the Joe Janeckas in attendance. Good ol' Joe has a very nice website which spotlights Czech Music and Heritage. Do a search on Czech Melody Time and there is a link to Joe's website. Barn Dance The couple that won first place in the costume contest at the Country Western Barn Dance on Sunday, August 5 were Lucy Farm and Beryl Lankford. Juanita Moore won first place in the single division and Fran Soucie and Ben Smith won second and third place respectively. It was a very well attended dance with music by Randy Tatarevich and the Road House Band. Special Birthdays Apologies to Claudia Koci for being left off the birthday recognition list in July. August special birthdays are Lois Bates, Martha Boenisch, Harold Green, Billy Gregson, Ray Hawrylak, Mary Holomek, Louis Hosek, Jr., Lawrence Janecka, Neva Kratky, Albert and Henry Kubala, Nora McWilliams, Helen Oujesky, Vivian Palacheck, Joe Rankin, Evelyn Scaff, Joe Tirk and Betty Webb. Martha Boenisch was honored with a big surprise birthday party at her home on Saturday, August 18. It was a wonderful party arranged by her family. May all of you have many more happy birthdays. Meeting Notes New adult members are Bahe Loftiri, Sr. and John Gardner. Welcome aboard! Our lodge representatives have been busy with sales of additional insurance and new juvenile applicants. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Martha Durham reported that sales representatives would be able to sell Long Term Care insurance in the foreseeable future. She also urged everyone to keep their policy beneficiary accurate and up to date. Al Kercho, Reporter —SPJST--
Lodge 107, Floresville reports on August meeting Dear Readers, Lodge 107 held its monthly meeting on August 12, 2001 at 3 p.m. President Pruski called the meeting to order. Youth Member Ashley Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll call of officers showed all were present.
Sick Call -- It was reported that April Bayer was at home and that Clyde Westbrook had cancer removed from his back. Minutes of the July 8, 2001 meeting were read and approved with correction of camp departure time being changed from 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. Correspondence — Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) Sears submitted his letter of resignation. Polly Bayer volunteered to fill the duties of the office through the end of term. Under the Financial Secretary's report, it was noted that three new certificates were issued to Travis Ryan Purchis, William David Popham Sanders and Edgar Leroy Cahall. George E. Zidek was reinstated. The Treasurer's report was read and accepted. In the FAC report, it was stated that the collection of eye glasses is now a state project. The. SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament will be the third Saturday in May at the Lions Park in Temple. The lodge will pay for the entry fee and meal for team members. Everyday Hero awards paperwork needs to be completed and submitted. Old Business The District Seven Fall Meeting and Family Fun Day on September 9 will be hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton and held at the Longhorn Museum in Pleasanton Each lodge is asked to furnish a door prize and raffle prize. Diane Korus to take care of this. New Business It was reported that the Lodge is currently at the third tier ($750 award) of the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program. We only need to put on four more certificates to reach the $850 level. The District FAC and director are planning to hold a workshop for Lodge FACs. One will be in Floresville and one in Corpus Christi. The following August birthday celebrants were recognized: Kevin Bayer (August 8), Bob Bayer (August 9), Mike Jaimes (August 12) and Connie Jo Purchis (August 23). August anniversary celebrants are Anthony and Lori Sears, who are observing their 21st anniversary. A motion was made by Polly Bayer that the lodge have a Booth at Peanut Festival. , The motion was seconded by Wendy Pruski. Motion carried. A motion was made by Polly Bayer that Roxy Bertrand and Wendy Pruski be co-chairs again this year. The motion was seconded by Anthony Sears. Motion carried. A motion was made by Diane Korus that our next meeting be moved to September 16 due to the district meeting being on our regular meeting day September 9. The motion was seconded by Wendy Pruski. Motion carried. A motion was made by Wendy Pruski that the Adult Lodge sponsor a car for District Seven (Lodge 107) Queen Kristy Anderson and Duchess Hope Bayer to ride in the Peanut Festival parade. The motion was seconded by Diane Korus. Motion carried.
President Pruski recognized District Seven Queen Kristy Anderson. In the Hall Manager's report, it was noted that we had one wedding rental on August 11 and that the hall was not fully cleaned. We have one rental scheduled in September. In the Youth Leader's report, it was stated that there were 11 members, two guest and six adults at the July youth meeting. Youth Leader Pruski then read the local results of District Seven Youth Achievement Day and State Youth Achievement Day. They are as follows: District Seven Youth Achievement Day Constructed Items 6-8 - Travis Purchis - 1st 12-14 - Kristy Anderson - 2nd Ashley Anderson - 3rd Foods 6-8 - Hope Bayer 9-11 - Brandon Korus - 1st Kelli Sears - 2nd Zachary Bayer - 3rd 12-14 - Kristy Anderson - 1st Joshua Bayer Handicrafts 6-8 - Travis Purchis - 1st 9-11 - Kelli Sears - 1st Hobby Kits 12-14 - Lian Pruski - 1st Needlework 9-11 - Kelli Sears - 1st 12-14 - Ashley Anderson - 2nd Lian Pruski - 3rd Photography 6-8 - Travis Purchis - 3rd 9-11 - Brandon Korus - 1st 12-14 - Ashley Anderson - 1st Pictorial Arts 6-8 - Travis Purchis - 2nd 12-14 - Kevin Bayer - 2nd Science and Education 6-8 - Travis Purchis - 2nd Hope Bayer - 3rd 9-11 - Brandon Korus - 1st Kelli Sears - 2nd 12-14 - Lian Pruski - 2nd Tayler Korus - 3rd Sewing 12-14 - Ashley Anderson - 1st Kristy Anderson - 2nd Individual Talent 6-8 - Travis Purchis - 1st 12-14 - Tayler Korus - 1st Kristy Anderson - 2nd Junior Group Talent Tayler Korus - 1st Lian Pruski - 1st Royalty Queen - Kristy Anderson - 1st Duchess - Hope Bayer - 1st Lodge Senior Point Winners Anthony Sears Jr. Aaron Sears Kara Morrisey Lodge Junior Point Winners Travis Purchis Lian Pruski Kelli Sears Tayler Korus District Senior Point Winner Kara Morrisey District Junior Point Winner Travis Purchis State Youth Achievement Day Foods 9-11 - Brandon Korus - 3rd
14/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 29, 2001 District Seven Summer Camp was July 28 - 30 at Echo Hill Ranch. Everyone had a good time. The majority of the kids liked the horseback riding. There were a few complaints because there was no air conditioning. The Youth Holiday Ornament Contest will be held at the District meeting on September 9. The next lodge meeting will be September 16 at 3 p.m. Tie meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted Connie Jo Purchis —SPJST-
Nazdar! And, hey—I finally retired from my teaching job of 33 years. God bless you all and I hope you are having a wonderful summer! Sharron Connelly —SPJST-
180, Burleson reports on August meeting Lodge
We had our regular scheduled meeting on August 1, 2001. All minutes and reports were given. From the SPJST Supreme Lodge, Congratulations to Lodge 154, Fort State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Worth member Tal Milan, pictured Gladys Yates and her husband, James, above displaying the ball he used were guests at the meeting. Mrs. when making his first hole-in-one Yates discussed with the membership at the Trails of Frisco Golf Course in the Mission 2100 Program. She also Dallas. touched base on how the ad valorem tax will work for the lodges hit with members of Lodge 133 send a hearty high property taxes. Thank you, Mrs. Thank you to Viola. We wish you Yates, for taking the time out of your the best. busy schedule to attend our meeting. We would also like to thank Karen Secretary of Trustees Estelle Hurtik Kaspar for her visit to our lodge and gave each member present an SPJST for the door prizes she provided. pin. This was in appreciation for their The next meeting will be held on hard work and dedication. September 16, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Congratulations go to Joe and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Carmon Babina on the birth of their Robert Popp grandson, Nicholas Alexander. Baby Reporter Nicky weighed in at a whopping 12 —SPJSTpounds and eight ounces and was 22 inches long. August birthday wishes to to our young member, Kristen "licks. Kristen will turn seven this month. Happy birthday, Kristen Lodge Each member went home with a door prize. The prizes were furnished by Estelle Hurtik and our guest, Gladys Yates. Thank you both for the door prizes. It was everyone's lucky Summer Greetings night. from Lodge 154, Fort Worth! We are delighted to share the excitement of Tal Milan, a lifetime Next Meeting September 5 Our next meeting is scheduled for member of SPJST and sales agent at Lodge 154, who made his first hole- September 5, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. Ann Sammet in-one! This amazing event took Reporter place at the beautiful Trails of Frisco —SPJSTGolf Course in North Dallas. Tal recalls that marvelous day with bright eyes. "It was a windy day when I stepped up to the 11th hole (par three)." With a big smile, he Lodge remembers, "I said, 'It is time for a hole-in-one!' Then I set up and hit a high lofty shot over the water! It landed on the front of the green and started rolling and rolling, approaching the The meeting of Lodge 187, Round cup. Finally, it dropped softly into the Rock was held on August 5, 2001. hole." Talon excitedly continues President Red Oman called the meettelling about his magnificent shot, "It ing to order. The Pledge of was 114 yards and there were four Allegiance was led by all members. other witnesses—my cousin, Danny The minutes of our last meeting were Suges, also an SPJST member, and read and approved. A motion was my two clients as well as the cart girl made that we change our meeting who saw her first hole-in-one." from the first Sunday of the month to Tal is the Director of the Milan the second Sunday of the month. The Gallery in Fort Worth, which features motion passed and was approved. his mother, Impressionistic painter Henrietta Milan along with other Next Meeting September 9 artists. Tal's wonderful personality Our next meeting will be the secand penchant for business has made ond Sunday of the month starting September 9. the gallery a wonderful success. In the light of the accomplishment of Our guest speaker was Ron this extraordinary young man, we can Greening on estate planning. Pot luck all learn a lesson—"Do it right the first was served after the meeting. I hope time!" That mindset has contributed to to see all of you at our next meeting. Tal's success and should be carried Fraternally, over into our everyday lives. So kudos Rose Marie Etheredge to Talon, our hole-in-one guy! —SPJST-
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133, San Antonio reports on August meeting Lodge
The members of Lodge 133 San Antonio met on Sunday August 19 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Twenty-seven members and two guests were present. Jarolyn Popp welcomed the members and thanked Bill Pavliska, the vice president, for conducting the meeting in her absence. She also thanked Grace RoPran for substituting for Robert Popp, the secretary/treasurer. The entertainment chairman Lucille Dlugosh was absent because she was .taking her granddaughter to college. The secretary/treasurer was also absent due to college obligations. Emil Matula substituted for Robert Popp. Karen Kaspar, the State Field Representative for Districts Six and Seven, attended this meeting. She informed the members about various insurance plans and annuities and encouraged the members to participate in the Mission 2100 Drive. Several of the members asked questions about the plans. The members voted to donate $30 to the District Seven Fall Fun Day for the door and prize drawing. Viola Kurtz, the anniversary chairman, announced members celebrating summer anniversaries. In June, Don and Marie Netek celebrated 58 years of marriage. In July, Charlie and Carol Kutil were married 29 years. Finally, Emil and Grace Rohan celebrated their 60th anniversary in August. The president also thanked the Rohans for being 100 percent SPJST members. Their sons, grandchild, and great-grandchild are members of SPJST. Members celebrating August birthdays were Joseph Matula, Tracer Matula, Margaret Schauffele, Valerie Popp and Kelsey Reese. Door prizes were won by Don Netek, Joe Spacek and Rudy Valchar. Split the Pot was shared by Emilie Newman and Viola Spacek. At this meeting, Viola Kurtz also announced that she would have to resign her position as anniversary chairman because of her health. After serving Lodge 133 as treasurer for many years, Viola remained active in the lodge as anniversary chairman. In addition, she was responsible for delivering flowers to the funeral homes and sending sympathy cards to the members. The
154, Fort Worth member hits first hole-in-one
187, Round Rock receives estate planning info
191, Lufkin invites members to run for office Lodge
Our Anniversary Dance was great. We hope everyone had a great time. Each year in July, our dance is free to members. This is our way of saying thank you for your support. Thanks to our youth who did so much of the work on Saturday night.
Officer Elections It's that time of the year for you to think about where you would like to serve. We will be looking for officers for the year 2002. If you would like to support your lodge by helping, please volunteer for one of the positions, call us, don't wait for our committee to call you. Just think how much fun you can have and help your lodge at the same time. We would like to thank the The Woody Gann Family who made a generous donation to our Scholarship Fund through the SPJST East Texas Cloggers. It was good to see Ed Harmer at the dance Saturday night. He has been out due to health problems. Also we extend our sympathy to Doc Matthys over the loss of his son. —SPJST-
200, Bruceville-Eddy reports on August meeting Lodge
The meeting was held on Wednesday, August 1. President Bob Miracle opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. After attending to the usual opening items of business, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dan Ferguson reviewed the options for fraternal activities and events including the tarok tournament. He reviewed the paperwork required by the Home Office outlining events and activities accomplished by our lodge. He suggested that we come up with a list of members who would be worthy of receiving an Everyday Hero pin. The list is to be prepared and the pins will be scheduled for presentation during the December Lodge Christmas Party. The complimentary mailing to our members by the Home Office will be scheduled for invitation and announcement of the December Christmas Event. New members accepted during the meeting were Ted and Deb Tatum. Vice President Gene McBride had good news for sales representatives when he announced that printed proposals would no longer be required on guaranteed life insurance plans. Plans such as Universal Life and the term plans would still require proposals. Other good news was the fact that the Supreme Lodge left the interest rate on Universal Life and Annuities unchanged. Vice President McBride invited everyone to attend the State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty to be held this Saturday. The next meeting was set for September 5 at 6:30 p.m., the first Wednesday in September. Fraternally, Leonard Mikeska, Reporter —SPJST-
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Lodge 2025 Jourdanton reports on August meeting Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, August 5, 2001 at 3 p.m.. at the Jourdanton State Bank Community Room. Vice President Lloyd House presided due to the absence of President Jeff Barta. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Youth Club President Phillip Barta. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes that were approved. The financial report was presented by Treasurer Melba Novosad. Lodge Members Stuff the Bus Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mary Ann Barta reported nine members volunteered for the "Stuff the Bus" booth on August 4, 2001 from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The local radio station broadcasted live for a few hours and Lodge Greeter Ernest Spacek was interviewed. Everyone was pleased with the amount collected (school supplies and cash donations to purchase supplies). Youth Leader Kathy Wagner reported seven youth competed at District Seven Youth Achievement Day and that four qualified for state competition. Nine youth and two adults attended district camp. Five new members were accepted. They are: Juan R. Peralta Jr., Mary Alice Peralta, Avery Kincaid Theeck, Cameron Mason Theeck and Crystal Rose De Leon. Celebrating birthdays in August were Bettie House, Travis Barta and Christine Ventrcek. Anniversary celebrants were Lloyd and Bettie House (43 years). Refreshments were furnished by the Youth Club and Gussie and Ernest Spacek. Family Fun Day September 9 There will not be a meeting in September. Members and guests are reminded to attend the District Seven Family Fun Day hosted by Lodge 202 on Sunday, September 9, 2001 at the Longhorn Museum in Pleasanton. Members are asked to bring desserts. The next meeting will be Sunday, October 7, 2001 at 3 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST-
Ennis Sewing Circle
reports on August meeting The Circle met August 9, 2001. Nineteen members were present. Jerry Kohn and Julius Podhrasky were our guests. President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Mrs. Agnes Novosad, aunt of Vlasta Laznovsky and Bessie Laznovsky, wife of deceased Edwin Laznovsky; Mrs. Agnes Sebek, cousin of Geraldine
Zhanel; Mrs. Marie Hrabal of the Czech Republic, survived by daughter in-law Jarolslava Hrabal of the Czech Republic, daughter and family in the Czech Republic and sister in-law of Mary Sebestik, Dallas, Texas. We express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families. Secretary Vlasta Laznovsky read the minutes. Treasurer Lillie Kosarek gave the treasurer's report. Both reports were approved as read. Sunshine Chairperson Eleanora Pelzel sent a birthday greeting to Sisters Annie Mullins and Anne Zvolanek. Sister Anne Zvolanek thanked the Circle for the money gift (hospital stay for 12 days). "Happy Birthday" was sung to the August birthday celebrants. Sister Rosie Bednar reported that a quilt will be quilted at the September meeting. The quilt will be given away at our December meeting, members only. We enjoyed an interesting movie, "The Painted Churches of Texas". Sister Libbie Elsik donated six silver forks. The white elephant sale was a good one. Members enjoyed browsing and buying. The next meeting will be September 13, 2001. Alice Roberts, Reporter —SPJST-
Fort Worth
Friendship Club reports on August meeting The members of the Friendship Club met on Wednesday, August 1 with 30 members and four guests present. Our guests were Billie Horton, Renae
Patoskie, Mary Ann and Joe Kozel's granddaughter, Kaitlin Slovak, Elsie Ander's granddaughter, and Rose Mary (Gribble) Riley. President Alice Barnes called the the meeting to order and the Lord's Prayer was offered for all members and friends that have died recently. Following, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Secretary Linda Lewis read the minutes from the June and July meetings and Mary Ann Kozel gave the treasurer's report. Both were accepted as presented. Mary Ann read notes from Tommy Dillard's family expressing appreciation for the donation to the American Heart Association and note from the family of Buddy Lewis expressing thanks for donation made to Hospice. Sunshine Person Lydia Alholm read thank you notes for get well cards and wishes from Anna Johnson and Georgia Davidson. Lydia further reported that Lena Norman is now under the care of Hospice; Billy King is now walking without a walker; Louise Oujesky sent greetings; Georgia Davidson also sent greetings and was sorry to miss our meeting, but has her son visiting; and a sympathy card was mailed to Linda lewis on the loss of her husband. Thereafter, Rose Mary Riley thanked everyone for the masses said for her mother; and Alice Barnes, acting on behalf of St. Thomas Food Bank, thanked everyone for all the food donations. President Alice reminded Lydia Alholm, Linda Horner, Lucille Kret and Frances Matthews that they are scheduled to be hostesses in September. This will be the first time for Frances to be in the kitchen, so everyone be sure to take note! Let's all watch to make sure she does it correctly and serves us well. "Happy Birthday" was sung to August celebrants of Martha Boensich, Geneva Hennessey, Linda Lewis and Pat McWilliams. May all of you have
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Reunions Pavelka Reunion The 47th annual Pavelka reunion will be held Sunday, September 2, 2001 at the SPJST Hall in Elk, Texas beginning at 11 a m Lunch and supper will be served. If you plan on attending the meals, please bring enough food for your family. Games will be played as in the past. You are asked to bring game prizes. The dance, which is open to the public, will begin at 8 p.m. with music by Heart of Texas Road Gang. For information, contact Tonette Holle (254) 776-0956 (daytime) September 16 Family and friends of John and Helen (ZaLobny) Trcalek—at the Fellowship Hall of the New Tabor Brethren Church. For information, please call Mrs. Georgia (Sefcik) Fritsche (979) 778-7052. —SPJSTmany more. Door prizes were brought by Alice Barnes, Camille Bolcer and Annie Whitsell with lucky winners being Lydia Alholm, irene Green and Pat McWilliams. It was the month for our little gift exchange and it was such fun to see what everyone got. We all just love getting presents! A discussion was held on increasing our annual donation to St. Thomas Church for the use of the parish hall. Alice will talk to Father to determine if anything is needed or if cash would be preferred. Final decision will be made at the September meeting. Joe Kozel was thanked for providing the beautiful music before the meeting and Annie Whitsell was thanked for handling the tickets for the little gift exchange. Our hostesses of Elsie Anders, Pauline Cox and Martha Clifton were thanked and served a wonderful luncheon. We always have such a good variety of items and enjoyed eating together. News of Members Since our meeting, member Lena Norman died on August 4. Our sympathy goes out to her family. Nettie Naugle is a new great-grandmother to Samantha Marie Konen who was born on July 22. She is the daughter of Tabbatha and David Konen. Bessie Brezina is also a new greatgrandmother, but don't know the details. Bessie has to be our Grandmother Queen. Congratulations to both you and Nettie. I was in Dallas recently and made a trip to the north side to visit cousin, Arnold Vrla who resides at Heritage Forest Lane Nursing Home. We had a nice visit. He said they take good care of him and that the food is good. We even exchanged a few words in Czech and he told me that it has been a long time since he has had any knedliky a zeli.
The next meeting will be on September 5 and nothing to bring except your covered dish for lunch. See you then! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST-
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Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 15, Buckholts, Texas, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sisters, MATILDA HAVLIK who passed away June 26, 2001 at the age of 99 years in a Cameron Nursing Home. Sister Havlik was born to Anton and Annie Petak Tomasek in Milam County. She was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Lodge 15 and received her paid up certificate at the age of 96 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Havlik, in 1979; and a grandson. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday June 30 at Marek-BurnsLaywell Funeral Home with. Reverend Norman Haisler officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors are two sons, Henry Havlik of Cameron and James Jimmy Havlik of Houston; daughter Noralee Zavodny of Cameron; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. May our sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Sidonia Svoboda Charlsie Svetlik
Members of Lodge 73, Seymour wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our member, EULA BELLE BARTOS KOCUREK, age 96, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2001 in Seymour. Funeral services were held, Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at the Seymour Memorial Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Edward C. Hart officiating. Interment was in the SPJST Cemetery under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Kocurek was born October 25, 1904 in Louise, Wharton County, Texas to Czechoslovakian immigrants, Maria Sembera and Simon Bartos, who moved to Bomarton in 1910. Eula attended the Corn School. On December 28, 1926, she married Josef Frank Kocurek in Bomarton, Texas and they farmed in the Ogden Community ,for 54 years. They moved to Seymour in 1980. Joe passed away August 1, 1985. Mrs. Kocurek was a member of the SPJST and RVOS and the Ogden Home Demonstration Club. She won numerous prizes for her canned fruits, vegetables and crafts. She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Peggy Joe and Billy Suggs of Bethany, Oklahoma, Mary Joreen and James Ludeke of Burkburnett, Texas, Helen Jane and Don Mobley of Seymour, Texas; a son and his wife, Joe Eric and Betty Kocurek of Burkburnett, Texas; a sister, Albina Macha of Lubbock, Texas; fifteen grandchildren, Ulana Strutz, A. Kim Ludeke, Max Ludeke, John Ludeke, Amy Dreimiller, Larisa Ludeke, Donna Crowell, Paul Mobley, Hilarie Bramwell, Clay Mobley, Carly Kocurek, Alex Kocurek, Deborah Bartlett, Kenneth Suggs and John Suggs; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six sisters, Mary Walla, Ludmilla Zavodny, Dolfa Macha, Emma Fojtik, Bessie Franek and Vlasta Simek; and four brothers, William "Bill" Bartos, Adolf Bartos, Milton Bartos and Bedrick Bartos. The family asks that memorials be made to the Baylor County E.M.S. or the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department. Frank Simaichl President -SPJST-
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Resolution of Sympathy Members of Lodge 73, Seymour wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our member, HENRIETTA J. PAVLISKA. Henrietta J. Pavliska, age 78, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2001 at Eagle Lake, Texas. Christian Wake services were held at p.m. Monday, August 6, 2001 at the Seymour Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 7 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Seymour with Friar Richard Eldredge officiating. Interment was in the SPJST Cemetery under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Pavliska was born March 10, 1923 in Baylor County, Texas to August and Carrie Wasek Ermis. She married Raymond V. Pavliska on June 24, 1946 in Seymour, Texas. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1998. She worked for the Seymour School Cafeteria for many years and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by one daughter, Janet Rusch of Odessa, Texas; one son, Eddie Joe Pavliska of Eagle Lake, Texas; one sister, Irene Case of Granbury, Texas; two brothers, Wesley Ermis of Edmond, Oklahoma and Eugene Ermis of Wichita Falls, Texas; and six grandchildren. Frank Simaichl President -SPJST-
Resolution of Sympathy The officers and membership of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, expresses their sincere sympathy to the family of our lodge brother, WALTER HENRY STAFF, 76, of El Campo who died Monday, July 23, 2001. He was born December 20, 1924 in Wharton County to the late Henry John and Hattie Kosler Staff. Mr.
Staff was retired as a Clerk from Farmers Co-op. He was a Catholic, a member of VFW, Knights of Columbus 9394 and SPJST. Mr. Staff was a veteran of the U.S. Navy World War II. Mr. Staff was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sisters, Gertrude Wied of Nada, Mary Ann Koudela of El Campo, Regina Ohnheiser of Houston, Bernice Kallina of Garwood, Delores Swoboda of East Bernard, Margaret Anderson of El Campo and Cecilia Krenek of Lake Jackson. A Rosary was held on Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada with the Reverend Joseph Koebel officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Nada with Military Honors under the Auspices of the American Legion Post 251. Pallbearers were Kenneth Ohnheiser, Anthony Kallina, J.P. Anderson, Jerome Koudela, Everett Swoboda and R.H. Wied, III. Memorials can be made to donor's choice. Fraternally, Janet Marek Karen Holub Elaine Svoboda
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Expression of Sympathy We, the members of the resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, PHILOMENA MILLER of Abbott, Texas who died Thursday, August 2, 2001 at the age of 90 years. Rosary was recited Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2:30 p.m., Sunday with the Most Reverend Gregory Aymond, Bishop of Austin presiding, Monsignor Frank S. Miller and Reverend Ron Scheible, OSA as co-celebrants. Burial took place at St. Mary's Cemetery in West. Sister Miller was born in Ennis. She lived in Waco for 50 years before moving to Abbott in 1981. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing and being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, Altar Society, KJZT 104 of Abbott, Catholic Daughters of America Court 829 of West and SPJST Lodge 66 since July 1955. Survivors include her two sons, Monsignor Frank S. Miller of Abbott and Eugene Miller of Dallas; three daughters, Sister Margaret Miller of Fort Worth, Jo Ann Carpenter and husband, Ed of Dallas and Frances Pustejovsky and husband; Emil of Abbott; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister Philomena and husband, Frank were faithful members and worked for Lodge 66 for many years.
Brother Frank passed away January 27, 1993 after 63 years of marriage. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Darlene Engelke Johnnie Gaidusek Margaret Gaidusek
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Expression of Sympathy A beautiful Christian lady, CELESTA BALKE, wife of Casper Balke of Bleiblerville, Texas, was called to be with her Lord on Monday, July 16, 2001 following a lengthy stay in the Bellville Hospital. Celesta was born August 18, 1916 in Bleiblerville, Texas, the daughter of a prominent family, Herman and Malinda Warmke Albert. Her parents were owners of the H. J. Albert General Merchandise Store that later became the Balke Store of Bleiblerville. She attended the Victoria School in Bleiblerville and graduated from Industry High School. Celesta was united in marriage with Casper Balke on October 10, 1936 at the Welcome Lutheran Church. They made their home in Bleiblerville their entire married life. A lifelong member of the Welcome Lutheran Church, Celesta was active in the Mary-Martha Circle and the Alter Society. She was also a member of the BleiblervilleNelsonville SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiblerville Extension Education Club and member and Past Worthy Matron of the Bellville Chapter 652, Order of the Eastern Star. She also belonged to the Bellville and Industry Historical Societies, West End Lioness Club, Woodmen of the World, Brenham Chapter of NAFRE, the Minnie B. Williams Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Bluebonnet Society. She was a charter member of the Texas Rural Electric Women's Association. Celesta's ability to help others, her unconditional love to all she knew and her being a role model to family and friends will always be cherished memories. A devoted wife, Celesta Balke mother and grandmother, she dearly loved her family and those she met in the Balke Store. She also cherished the friends she made while serving as Postmaster of the Bleiblerville U.S. Post Office, retiring after 41 years of service. Celesta lived her life as a lady with dignity and compassion for others. With Casper, the love of her life, they helped those less fortunate and encouraged others to pursue their dreams. She is survived by her husband of over 64 years, Casper Balke of Bleiblerville; sons and daughters inlaw, Byron and Annette Balke of Bleiblerville and James and Carolyn Balke of Bleiblerville; daughter, Marian Celesta Balke of Bay City;
Wednesday, August 29, 2001---VESTNIK/17 grandchildren, Kelly Balke, Susan Brother Eugene was a member of Balke, Virgil and Lee Ann Balke, Tom St. Mary's Catholic Church Knights of and Phyllis Arnold; great-grandchil- Columbus Council 1358 and an dren, Amy Balke, Sam and Jacob SPJST Lodge 66 member since Arnold; and many other friends and February 1927. relatives. Survivors include his wife, Frances She was preceded in death by her of Waco; four sons, Wayland and parents; and sisters, Mrs. R. E. (Ena .,wife, Del of Fort Worth, Rodney and Kolwes and Mrs. Frank (Lola) Jurchak. wife, Sharon of Fredricksburg, On Thursday, July 19, visitation was Michael and wife, Janet of Kerrville held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Family was and Paul and wife, Ann of Waco; nine present on Thursday to receive friends grandchildren; four great-grandchilfrom 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Prayer service dren; and six sisters, Jonnie Lou was held at 7 p.m., Thursday at the Yowell of Killeen, Evelyn Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel Funeral Cunningham of Elk, Josephine Service was held at 10 a.m., Friday at Maddox of Houston and Willa Mae the Welcome Lutheran Church with Holub, Adel Nemechek and Rosalee Reverend Alvin Luedke officiating. Urbis, all of West, Texas. Graveside service followed in the May our departed brother rest in Welcome Lutheran Cemetery under the peace. auspices of the Bellville Chapter 652, Resolution Committee Order of the Eastern Star. Darlene Engelke Pallbearers were Tom Arnold, Margaret Gaidusek Darrell Kolwes, Thomas Kolwes, Johnnie Gaidusek Charles Balke, Jr., Virgil Balke, Greg Buenger, Bruce Buenger, Jerrell Schovajsa, Otto Acker, Jr. and Paul Burnside. Honorary pallbearers were Stanley Jurchak, Kermit Kolwes, Jimmie Buenger and Charles Oakley along with the members of the Bellville Chapter 652, Order of the Eastern Star and the Bleiblerville Funeral services for Gertrude Extension Education Club. In lieu of usual remembrances, Sebesta Sodolak, 84, of Needville friends who wish may make memorial were held Friday, August 10, 2001 at gifts to the Shriners Hospital for the Garmany and Carden Needville Children, 6977 Main Street, Houston Chapel. Reverend Larry Butcher offiTexas, 77030; Bleiblerville Volunteer ciated. Burial followed in Needville Fire Department, P.O. Box 151, Public Cemetery. Pallbearers were Nathan Sebesta, Bleiblerville, Texas, 78931; or to the Bellville Hospital Foundation, P.O. Darrell Sebesta, Russell Sebesta, Charles Schiller and Larry Byrd. Box 977, Bellville, Texas, 77418. Mrs. Sodolak was born February Funeral arrangements were under 28, 1917 in Caldwell, Texas to Ignatz the direction of the Schmidt Funeral and Fannie Elsig Chauloupka. She Home, 250 Highway 36 South, died Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at Bellville, Texas, 77418. SPJST Nursing Home in Needville. Byron Balke, son She was a member of the Rosenberg Brethren Church. She is survived by two sons. Gene Sebesta of Rosenberg and Daniel Sebesta and wife, Ranae of Needville; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold J. Sebesta; her husWe, the members of the resolution band, Emil Sodolak; and son, Wayne Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden Sebesta. No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our Memorials may be made in Mrs. membership, wish to express our Sodolak's memory to the Rosenberg deepest and sincerest sympathy to the Brethren Church, 5220 Reading Road, family of our departed brother, Rosenberg, Texas, 77471. EUGENE SMAJSTRLA Services were under the direction of Waco, Texas, who died Saturday, of Garmany and Carden Funeral August 11, 2001 at the age of 92. Rosary was held on Monday, Directors of Needville. Resolution Committee August 13 at Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey Winnifred Susan Chapel at 6 p.m. and Mass of Willie Mae Kuykendall Christian Burial was celebrated on —SPJSTTuesday, August 14 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fahter Angelo Bertini as celebrant. Burial took place Bronze SPJST cemetery markers are available for purchase at St. Mary's Cemetery in West. through the Home Office for Brother Eugene was born in Tours $34. The price includes and attended local schools until transostage and handling. he markers, which measure ferring to St. Edwards Prep School. He married Frances Wilson in three inches in diameter, a four-inch threaded December 1936. During the war include ost for mounting. years, he worked for the Brown Ship o purchase a Building Company as an electrician marker or to and engraver. He owned and operated get more a grocery store and a Western Auto information, please dealership. He retired in 1975 and contact the took on the position of bailiff at the President's McLennan County Courthouse where Office he worked for 24 years serving in the at (800) 727-7578. 74th District Court and Grand Jury.
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District Two Youth Counselor presents results of YAD, royalty Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton was host to our annual District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD) held on Sunday, July 15, 2001. A big special thank you to our District Two youth for making this year's YAD so successful. Thank you also to the officers and members of Lodge 47 for your warm welcome and the great hospitality shown to all in attendance. Thank you, Youth Leader Heidi Bartek, parents and youth members for all of your help on Friday and Saturday in preparing and decorating the hall. To the youth leaders and parents: I appreciate all you do for our youth. Your support has shown our youth the importance they make in our lives. Our day began with the presentation of flags by Aaron Rucker and Jimmy Baker of Lodge 24, Cyclone. Special guests recognized were District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny and her right hand man, David. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to be with us. Our emcees for the day were 20002001 District Two King Chad Cervenka and past District Two Queen Carey Holman Briggs. Both did an outstanding job. Carey, it was great to have you back with us. Special awards were presented to graduates Chad Cervenka, Jennifer Clear, Desi Cooksey, Rebecca Greger, Jessica Lyon, Randall Marek and Laura Spanel-Weber. We are very
DISTRICT TWO ROYALTY — L to R: Duke Samuel Vanicek (24), King Kyle Penn (24), Queen Lacy Cervenka (29) and Duchess Heather Hegar (29). proud of each of you and hope you will continue to be active within SPJST. Our royalty competition included six queen and three king contestants. Kyle Penn, of Lodge 24, Cyclone was selected as our District Two 20012002 King. His duke is Samuel Vanicek also of Lodge 24, Cyclone. Lacy Cervenka, Lodge 29, Taylor, was crowned Queen of District Two for the 2001-2002 reign. Her duchess is Heather Hegar of Lodge 29, Taylor. Congratulations to all the contestants—you all did a super job. You dukes were so handsome and the duchesses were beautiful. I wish the very best of luck to outgoing king, Chad Cervenka. Chad, I've really enjoyed you and wish you the best. Outgoing duke, Aaron Jezisek, I hope to see you in the king's chair in the future.
District Two Youth Leaders, Assistants Pictured above, from left, front, are: Y.L. Emilie Tischler (20), Asst. DYC Carol Tallas (29), DYC Patsy Koslovsky (47) and Asst. DYC Janet Lyon (177). BACK: Asst. Y.L. Ginger Greger (24), Y.L. Carol Green (29), Y.L. Heidi Bartek (47), Y.L. Ruby Bowen (18), Asst. Y.L. Deborah Spanel (20), Asst. Y.L. Amanda Greger, Y.L. Patsy Baker, Asst. Y.L. Edwina Jezisek (29) and Asst. Y.L. Tammy Baker (24).
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DISTRICT TWO MERIT POINT WINNERS: Junior-Jimmy Baker (24) and Senior Crystal Bartek (47).
Talent competition was great. We had 24 individual and seven group talents this year. I did not envy the judges. Talent was also shown by our youth in the craft areas. We had 247 entries. There were so many fantastic entries. Our new category, photography, was a real hit. The food category - cakes was outstanding. There were 29 youth who volunteered to donate their cakes for a silent auction to benefit the SPJST Scholarship Fund. Thank you to the following youth: Lodge 20, Granger Mary Tischler, Caitlin Cavanaugh Lode 24, Cyclone Amber Penn, Rena Greger, Alyssa Hudler, Taylor Hudler, Trent Coots, Stephanie Vanicek, Christina Kirby Brittany Coots, Jimmy Baker and Samuel Vanicek Lodge 29, Taylor Blayne Hegar Lindsey Green Adam Jezisek Jennifer Green Lodge 47, Seaton Thomas Flaherty Terry Flaherty Josef Morris Neil Rabroker Janet Baca Dawn Capps Patricia Greger Crystal Bartek Lisa Greger Lodge 177, Academy Jordan Lyon Kristen Bartek Sara Wagner Courtney Wagner The silent auction brought in $243. First place cakes were auctioned off in a live auction. These four cakes, donated by Caitlin Cavanaugh, Adam Jezisek, Josef Morris and Jennifer Green, brought in an additional $163. A $25 donation was made by Judge Eileen Miller, making a grand total $431 being donated to the SPJST Scholarship Fund. Of course, all this was possible due to the following live auction bidders: Edwin Pechal (47), Jimmy Cavanaugh (20), Deborah Spanel (20) and Frank Klinkovsky (47). Silent auction winners included Carol Tallas and Scott Green of Lodge 29, Taylor; Patsy Koslovsky, Pat Rabroker, Lee Hanusch and Tracy
Klusacek of 47, Seaton; Lodge 177, Academy Youth Club, Sharon Holman of Lodge 187, Round Rock and all of the following from Lodge 24, Cyclone: Richard Greger, Kathy Penn, Rhonda Greger, David Nauert, Bill Herman, Dianne Kostiha, Brian Vanicek, Mona Gerich, Patsy Baker and Desi Cooksey. Thank you to all who participated. It was a lot of fun and heartening to know our own youth can benefit from this donation. The day was long, but wonderful. Our youth in District Two are so very special and I thank each of you who support them in any way whether it be a "you did great" or helped move a chair back that evening. To all of you who attended, all workers, the kitchen crew and tabulation—we appreciate you! Last, but not least, my two wonderful assistants, Janet Lyon and Carol Tallas, who are always there making sure it's all in order you ladies are special. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Youth Counselor —SPJSTQUEEN/DUCHESS 1st—Lacy Cervenka, 29 Heather Hegar, 29 2nd—Lisa Greger, 47 Stephanie Vanicek, 24 KING/DUKE lst—Kyle Penn, 24 Samuel Vanicek, 24 2nd—Andy Baker, 24 Trent Coots, 24 INDIVIDUAL TALENT Ages 6 to 8 lst—Stephanie Vanicek, 24 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Mary Tischler, 20 2nd—Christian Kirby, 24 3rd—Amber Penn, 24 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Andy Baker, 24 2nd—Rachel Baca, 47 3rd—Taylor Hudler, 24 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Stephanie Reeves, 29 2nd—Dawn Capps, 47 3rd—Lisa Greger, 47 JUNIOR GROUP TALENT 1st—Lodge 24, Cyclone: Jimmy Baker, Christina Kirby and Amber Penn SENIOR GROUP TALENT lst—Lodge 177, Academy: Sara Wagner, Courtney Wagner, Kristen Bartek, Jordan Lyon, Kyle Hattenback, Vicki Christian and Cody Christian. 2nd—Lodge 47, Seaton: Dawn Capps and Heather Franklin 3rd—Lodge 47, Seaton: Crystal Bartek, Lisa Greger, Janet Baca and Rachel Baca CONSTRUCTED ITEMS Ages 6 to 8 lst—Mikhaila Nelson, 18 2nd—E.J. Anderson, 18 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Rena Greger, 24 2nd—Christina Kirby, 24 Ages 12 to 14 1 st—Courtney Wagner, 177 2nd—Andy Baker, 24
3rd—Terry Flaherty, 47 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Lori Coots, 24 FOODS Ages 6 to 8 1st—Josef Morris, 47 2nd—Samuel Vanicek, 24 3rd—Blayne Hegar, 29 Ages 9 to 11 1 st—Caitlin Cavanaugh, 20 2nd—Christina Kirby, 24 3rd—Mary Tischler, 20 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Adam Jezisek, 29 2nd—Taylor Hudler, 24 3rd—Rachel Baca, 47 Ages 15 to Senior lst—Jennifer Green, 29 2nd—Janet Baca, 47 3rd—Kristen Bartek, 177 HANDICRAFTS Ages 6 to 8 lst—Heather Hegar, 29 2nd—Samuel Vanicek, 24 3rd—Cody Christian, 177 Ages 9 to 11 lst—Jimmy Baker, 24 2nd—Caitlin Cavanaugh, 20 3rd—Lindsey Green, 29 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Jordan Lyon, 177 2nd—Brooke Hegar, 29 3rd—Cara Spanel-Weber, 20 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Lisa Greger, 47 2nd—Crystal Bartek, 47 3rd—Lacy Cervenka, 29 HOBBY KITS Ages 6 to 8 1st—Samuel Vanicek, 24 2nd—E.J. Anderson, 18 3rd—Stephanie Vanicek, 24 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Mary Tischler, 20 2nd—Patrick Greger, 47 3rd—Thomas Flaherty, 47 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Cara Spanel-Weber, 20 2nd—Andy Baker, 24 3rd—Aaron Rucker, 24 Ages 15 to Senior lst—Jennifer Green, 29 2nd—Kristen Bartek, 177 3rd—Lisa Greger, 47 NEEDLEWORK Ages 6 to 8 1st—E.J. Anderson, 18 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Rena Greger, 24 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Cara Spanel-Weber, 20 2nd—Charlie Anderson, 18 3rd—Courtney Wagner, 177 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Sara Wagner, 177 2nd—Janet Baca, 47 3rd—Crystal Bartek, 47 PHOTOGRAPHY Ages 6 to 8 lst—Samuel Vanicek, 24 2nd—Neil Rabroker, 47 3rd—Stephanie Vanicek, 24 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Aaron Jezisek, 29 2nd—Caitlin Cavanaugh, 20 3rd—Christina Kirby, 24 Ages 12 to 14 lst—Jordan Lyon, 177 2nd—Terry Flaherty, 47 3rd—Aaron Rucker, 24 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Lisa Greger, 47
2nd—Lori Coots, 24 3rd—Kyle Penn, 24 PICTORIAL ARTS Ages 6 to 8 lst—Samuel Vanicek, 24 2nd—Neil Rabroker, 47 3rd—Stephanie Vanicek, 24 Ages 9 to 11 lst—Jimmy Baker, 24 2nd—Caitlin Cavanaugh, 20 3rd—Alyssa Hudler, 24 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Terry Flaherty, 47 2nd—Cara Spanel-Weber, 20 3rd—Rachel Baca, 47 Ages 15 to Senior lst—Janet Baca, 47 2nd—Stephanie Reeves, 29 3rd—Kyle Hattenback, 177 SCIENCE/EDUCATION Ages 6 to 8 1st—Stephanie Vanicek, 24 2nd—Blayne Hegar, 29 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Mary Tischler, 20 2nd—Aaron Jezisek, 29 3rd—Alyssa Hudler, 24 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Aaron Rucker, 24 2nd—Taylor Hudler, 24 3rd—Courtney Wagner, 177 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Dawn Capps, 47 2nd—Lacy Cervenka, 29 3rd—Sara Wagner, 177 SEWING Ages 6 to 8 1st—Neil Rabroker, 47 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Rena Greger, 24 2nd—Jimmy Baker, 24 3rd—Lindsey Green, 29 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Rachel Baca, 47 2nd—Andy Baker, 24 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Janet Baca, 47 2nd—Jennifer Green, 29 POSTER 1st—Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd—Lodge 177, Academy 3rd—Lodge 24, Cyclone SCRAPBOOK 1st—Lodge 24, Cyclone 2nd—Lodge 177, Academy 3rd—Lodge 47, Seaton DISTRICT POINT WINNERS Junior Jimmy Baker, 24 Senior Crystal Bartek, 47 YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT WINNERS Lodge 20, Granger Laura Spanel-Weber, 20 Lodge 24, Cyclone Desi Cooksey Lodge 29, Taylor Tracy Betak Chad Cervenka Lodge 47, Seaton Rebecca Greger Randall Marek Lodge 177, Academy Jennifer Clear Jessica Lyon Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST-
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District Two Presents Youth Achievement Day Winners • Lodge 47, Seaton Seaton Star Hall
July 15, 2001
LEFT PHOTO: SCRAPBOOK, FIRST PLACE Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club. RIGHT PHOTO: POSTER, FIRST PLACE Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club
INDIVIDUAL TALENT, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Stephanie Vanicek (24), Mary Katherine Tischler (20), Jimmy Baker (24) and Stephanie Reeves (29).
JUNIOR GROUP TALENT, FIRST PLACE - Lodge 24, Cyclone — Christina Kirby, Jimmy Baker and Amber Penn.
SENIOR GROUP TALENT, FIRST PLACE - Lodge 177, Academy'- Kristen Bartek, Jordan Lyon, Kyle Hattenback, Courtney Wagner, Vicki Christian, Sara Wagner and Cody Christian.
CONSTRUCTED ITEMS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: FOODS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Josef Morris (47), Mikhaila Nelson (18), Rena Greger (24), Courtney Caitlin Cavanaugh (20), Adam Jezisek (29) and Wagner (177) and Lori Coots (24). Jennifer Green (29).
HANDICRAFTS - L to R: Heather Hegar (29), Jimmy Baker (24), Jordan Lyon (177) and Lisa Greger (47).
HOBBY KITS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Samuel NEEDLEWORK , FIRST PLACE - L to R: E.J. Anderson PHOTOGRAPHY, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Samuel Vanicek (24), Mary Katherine Tischler (20), Cara (18), Rena Greger (24), Cara Spanel-Weber (20) Vanicek (24), Aaron Jezisek (29), Jordan Lyon (177) and Lisa Greger (47). Spanel-Weber (20) and Jennifer Green (29). and Sara Wagner (177).
SCIENCE/EDUCATION, FIRST PLACE - L to R: SEWING, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Neil Rabroker (47), PICTORIAL ARTS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Samuel Vanicek (24), Jimmy Baker (24), Terry Flaherty Stephanie Vanicek (24), Mary Katherine Tischler Rena Greger (24), Rachel Baca (47) and Janet (20), Aaron Rucker (24) and Dawn Capps (47). (47) and Janet Baca (47). Baca (47).
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District Four Youth Counselor posts resuls of record-setting YAD Dear Readers, A record-setting District Four Youth Achievement Day (YAD) was held at the St. Ambrose Hall in Wall on July 8. The 22 youth club members from Lodge 160 and Lodge 215 were just awesome with all of the talent they portrayed on this day. These youth had entries in the king/duke royalty contest, twelve talent entries and 82 craft entries. I am so proud of each one of you. You are definitely all winners! This was also the very first YAD for the youth from Lodge 215 as participants. I appreciate you making the three-hour trip to enter your crafts and various talent entries. It was so nice to have you with us. We had the honor of having President Howard Leshikar, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates and District Four Director Stanley Broz in attendance with us. It means a great deal to all of the youth to have your support. I also appreciate your assisting me with YAD. My thanks to all district and lodge officers, grandparents, parents and friends who came to watch the performances. The children gain so much from this contest and love to perform for you and show you their crafts. My special thanks goes to Betty Schwartz for assisting me with YAD. You are always there to help set up, clean up, and assist where needed. Thanks also to all of the parents of the youth club members who helped make the day a success. Your time in getting everyone to talent practice and making sure the craft items are completed is appreciated. I also appreciate Janeece Williams for all of her hard work in getting the new youth club at Tahoka rolling. You are doing a great job! My greatest thanks go to the youth of District Four for participating in YAD. I know that it takes a lot of your time to prepare your entries and I commend you for doing it. You are all very talented. I wish the best of luck to all of the first place winners at State YAD. Fraternally, Sandra Jansa District Four Youth Counselor ---SPJST-
KING/DUKE Nathan Block, 160 Dylan Schwartz, 160 INDIVIDUAL TALENT Ages 6 to 8 1st - Kenzie Angley, 215 2nd - Grayson Bell, 160 3rd - Johnna Schwartz, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Patrick Bubenik, 160 2nd - Shelby Hirt, 160 3rd - Rachel Schwartz, 160 JUNIOR GROUP TALENT 1st - Lodge 160, San Angelo: Grayson Bell, Hayden Bell, Cris Broz, Sawyer Hirt, Sayde Hirt, Corey Schwartz, Dylan Schwartz, Johnna Schwartz, Kimberlyn Schwartz and Nolan Schwartz and Laken Miller 2nd - Lodge 215, South Plains: Kenzie Angeley, Carson Lehmann, Audree Williams and Reed Williams SENIOR GROUP TALENT 1st - Lodge 160, San Angelo: Nathan Schwartz, Cade Schwartz, Shelby Hirt, Patrick Bubenik, Rachel Schwartz, Nathan Block and Austin Miller CONSTRUCTED ITEMS Ages 6 to 8 1st - Audree Williams, 215 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Rachel Schwartz, 160 2nd - Reed Williams, 215 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Nathan Block, 160 FOODS Ages 6 to 8 1st - Johnna Schwartz, 160 2nd - Cris Broz, 160 3rd - Corey Schwartz, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Dylan Schwartz, 160 2nd - Shelby Hirt, 160 3rd - Laken Miller, 160 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Nathan Block, 160 2nd - Apstin Miller, 160 3rd - Nathan Schwartz, 160 HANDICRAFTS Ages 6 to 8 1st - Corey Schwartz, 160 2nd - Nolan Schwartz, 160 3rd - Sayde Hirt, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Cade Schwartz, 160 2nd - Sawyer Hirt, 160 3rd - Laken Hirt, 160 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Nathan Schwartz, 160
DISTRICT FOUR ROYALTY — L to R: Duke Dylan Schwartz (160) and King Nathan Block (160).
Cara Jansa accepts Achievement Award from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.
PHOTOGRAPHY Ages 6 to 8 1st - Corey Schwartz, 160 2nd - Grayson Bell, 160 3rd - Johnna Schwartz, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Laken Miller, 160 2nd - Dylan Schwartz, 160 3rd - Patrick Bubenik, 160 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Nathan Block, 160 2nd - Austin Miller, 160
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Nathan Schwartz, 160
PICTORIAL ARTS Ages 6 to 8 1st - Johnna Schwartz, 160 2nd - Audree Williams, 215 3rd - Grayson Bell, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Dylan Schwartz, 160 2nd - Patrick Bubenik, 160 3rd - Reed Williams, 215 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Nathan Schwartz, 160 2nd - Austin Miller, 160 SCIENCE/EDUCATION Ages 6 to 8 1st - Kimberlyn Schwartz, 160 2nd - Kenzie Angley, 215 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Dylan Schwartz, 160 2nd - Cade Schwartz, 160 3rd - Laken Miller, 160 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Austin Miller, 160 SEWING Ages 6 to 8 1st - Kimberlyn Schwartz, 160 2nd - Grayson Bell, 160 3rd - Cris Broz, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Rachel Schwartz, 160 2nd - Hayden Bell, 160
POSTER 1st - Lodge 215, South Plains 2nd - Lodge 160, San Angelo SCRAPBOOK 1st - Lodge 160, San Angelo 2nd - Lodge 215, South Plains YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Cara Jansa, Lodge 160 DISTRICT POINT WINNERS Top Teen Cara Jansa, Lodge 160 Top Junior Laken Miller, Lodge 160 LODGE MERIT POINT WINNERS Lodge 160, San Angelo Junior 1st -Laken Miller, Austin Miller Dylan Schwartz, Johnna Schwartz and Corey Schwartz 2nd - Cade Schwartz, Hayden Bell Grayson Bell, Cris Broz and Rachel Schwartz 3rd - Patrick Bubenik, Nolan Schwartz Nathan Schwartz and Kimberlyn Schwartz Teen 1st - Cara Jansa 3rd - Chase Bubenik, Neii Block and Nathan Block Lodge 215, South Plains Junior 1st - Reed Williams 2nd - Audree Williams —SPJST-
HOBBY KITS Ages 6 to 8 1st - Cris 13roz, 160 2nd - Kimberlyn Schwartz 3rd - Nolan Schwartz, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Patrick Bubenik, 160 2nd - Cade Schwartz, 160 3rd - Dylan Schwartz, 160 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Austin Miller, 160
DISTRICT FOUR MERIT POINT WINNERS: Top Teen - Cara Jansa (160) and Top Junior Laken Miller (160).
NEEDLEWORK Ages 6 to 8 1st - Johnna Schwartz, 160 2nd - Kenzie Angley, 215 3rd - Carson Lehmann, 215
SCRAPBOOK, FIRST PLACE - Lodge 160, San Angelo, L to R, FRONT: Sayde Hirt, Shelby Hirt, Laken Miller, Dylan Schwartz, Sawyer Hirt, Johnna Schwartz and Patrick Bubennik. BACK: Rachel Schwartz, Nathan Block and Austin Miller.
District Four Presents Youth Achievement Day Winners July 8, 2001 Lodge i6o, San Angelo St. Ambrose Hall • Wall, Texas INDIVIDUAL TALENT, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Kenzie Angeley, 6-8 (215) and Patrick Bubenik, 9-11 (160).
POSTER, FIRST PLACE - Lodge 215, High Plains, L to R: Kenzie Angeley, Carson Lehmann, Audree Williams and Reed Williams.
LEFT PHOTO: JUNIOR GROUP TALENT, FIRST PLACE: Lodge 160, San Angelo - L to R, FRONT: Grayson Bell, Nolan Schwartz, Cris Broz, Dylan Schwartz, Sayde Hirt and Laken Miller. BACK: Hayden Bell, Corey Schwartz, Sawyer Hirt, Johnna Schwartz and Kimberlyn Schwartz. RIGHT PHOTO: SENIOR GROUP TALENT, FIRST PLACE: Lodge 160, San Angelo - L to R, FRONT: Cade Schwartz, Shelby Hirt and Rachel Schwartz. BACK: Nathan Block, Austin Miller, Nathan Schwartz and Patrick Bubenik
HANDICRAFTS - L to R: Corey Schwartz (6-8) and Cade Schwartz (9-11).
CONSTRUCTED ITEMS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Nathan Block (12-14), Rachel Schwartz (9-11), Audree Williams (6-8).
FOODS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Nathan Block (1214), Dylan Schwartz (9-11) and Johnna Schwartz (6-8).
HOBBY KITS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Austin Miller (12-14), Patrick Bubenik (9-11) and Cris Broz (6-8).
NEEDLEWORK , FIRST PLACE - Johnna Schwartz PHOTOGRAPHY, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Nathan Block (12-14), Laken Miller (9-11) and Corey (6-8). Schwartz (6-8).
PICTORIAL ARTS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Johnna Schwartz (6-8) and Dylan Schwartz (9-11)
SCIENCE/EDUCATION, FIRST PLACE - t to R: SEWING, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Kimberlyn Schwartz (6-8) and Rachel Schwartz (9-11). Austin Miller (12-14), Dylan Schwartz (9-1 1) and Kimberlyn Schwartz (6-8).
22NkSTNIK—Wednesday, August 29, 2001 I hope everyone is having a good time at school. Fraternally Yours, Bracy Craig, 7 8/29/01 (Editor's Note: Bracy's letters — dated August 17 and August 23 -were combined in the previous letter) —SPJST-
13, Dime Box Youth Club reports on August meeting Lodge
DISTRICT SEVEN ROYALTY — Duchess Hope Bayer (107) and Queen Kristy Anderson (107). (Editor's. Note: Please note the correction to the cutline — District Seven and not District Five —above which originally appeared in the August 15 Vestnik. 1 apologize for the error)
Lodge 6, Cottonwood youth club maintains busy schedule Dear SPJST Vestnik Readers, This month has started out to be a busy month right from the beginning. The first thing we did was to take cakes to the nursing home for the birthday party. We had dinner together at West Station cafe. It was great. Second, we went to State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). We had a great time at state YAD. Everyone did a good job. I won first place with my science project. Congratulations to all the winners! Third, I went to Peaceable Kingdom for a lock in. Both of these activities were fun and I would like to thank everyone who made them possible! The last thing we will be doing this month is baking kolaches for Westfest on August 25. Hope to see you all there! Fraternally yours, Brooke Craig, 13 8/29/01 (Editor's Note: Brooke's letters — dated August 17 and August 23 — were combined in the previous letter) —SPJST-
6, Cottonwood youth club readying for Westfest Lodge
Dear Readers, I have been getting ready for school. We took cakes to the nursing home for their birthday party. We went to State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) and had a great time. Some of us won tropies. I won second place with my capri pants that I sewed. We will baking kolaches later this month for Westfest. I hope to see you there!
Dear Readers, Lodge 13, Dime Box held its monthly meeting August 12, 2001. Vestnik projects and contests were completed. We started the meeting with with Taylor Jatzlau leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Last month's minutes were approved. Anybody missing that meeting were asked to fill out the Code of Conduct forms. School supplies were collected for our charity of the month. If you forgot to bring them, you still have time to give them to Ms. Carla. Community Service Project Next month, we will be collecting items to take to the nursing home. Toiletry items are good or how about a deck of cards or stationary pad and a pen. Three of our members, Justin, Marc and Matthew Klecak grandmother had gall bladder surgery. Everybody present signed a get well card for Mrs. Walker. We wish you a healthy recovery. The names of the winners at State Youth Achievement Day were called. Congratulations! Mrs. Carla asked that all group talent practice dates be turned in to her so she can give you your points. A special note: We at Lodge 13 were honored to have our backdrop from our District One YAD be displayed at State YAD. On September 2, 2001, the Dime Box Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Labor Day Picnic. Mrs. Carla or Mrs LaDonna will be calling you for your appointed time to work. Let's go out there and support our SPJST Youth Club and the Fire Department. See you there. Next Meeting September 9 Our next meeting will be September 9, 2001. Besides the meeting, we will decorate the hall for our District Lock-in which will be held here on October 26, 2001. Then on October 27, 2001, we will participate in the "Make A Difference Day". For this, we will go to the SPJST Cemetery on Highway 21 to clean up. Also mentioned at the meeting, anyone who participated in single talent or who did group talent at YAD and who would like to perform it at the Dime Box Homecoming in October, needs to let Mrs. Carla know so she can get the Dime Box Homecoming Committee to schedule it into the day's events. Until next time — Emily Jatzlau Reporter —SPJST-
20, Granger Youth Club member enjoys State YAD, royalty competition Lodge
Dear Readers, It was a great day at Youth Achievement Day. First, we had pizza — all-you-caneat buffet. It was delicious! The royalty was great! The kings, queens and dukes and duchesses were wonderful! They made great speeches. The awards started. Mary Kathryn Tischler made second place in Science and Education. Cara Spanel-Weber made second in Hobby Kits. It was fun and I think everybody had a great time! Sincerely, Caitlin Cavanaugh Reporter 8/29/01 —SPJST-
25, Ennis Youth Club member has memorable YAD Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers, I went to State Youth Achievement Day to see my cousin, Jake Holland and his duke, Michael Jurik represent District Three as king and duke. He got first runner-up king. The royalty judges were Miss Austin, Kel from "Survivor" and Stephan Chudej. I got their autographs and a picture with each one. The talents were very enjoyable. The trip back to Ennis was very long and we got back at 2 a.m. in the morning. Raychel Clark, 10 8/29/01 —SPJST-
40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club member calls it "awesome" Lodge
My first day as a member of the SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club was awesome. I had a good time painting and meeting new people. Donna Martinez, 12 8/29/01 —SPJST-
47, Seaton Youth Club social September 9 at Temple Elks lodge
Tracing the History of Czech Music By Kimberly Gaas PART II Here in Texas — where there are many Czech communities and Czech is the third most spoken language in the state — music has played a key role. Going as far back as the 1850s, many of the early Czech settlers were good musicians and some families formed bands which provided entertainment to festivities such as weddings, church picnics and town festivals. One of the early bands was Ray Baca out of Fayetteville, Texas and their style of music was marches, polka and waltzes. Another band that originated almost 150 years ago was the Krenek Orchestra and founded in Pisek, Texas near Fayetteville. In later years, this band was known as the Ray Krenek Band and played polkas and waltzes. Currently, one of the most popular bands in the state of Texas is the Leo Majek Orchestra from Corpus Christi. They have been in existence for over 95 years and are in high demand to perform at various festivities throughout the state. Other popular bands that perform throughout the state are the Leroy Matocha Orchestra, Jodie Mikula Orchestra, Sil Krenek Orchestra, Bobby Jones Czech Band, The City Polka Boys, The Vrazel Polka Band and The Krenek's and The Texas Sounds. In Texas, Czech music continues to thrive and Czech traditions are still carried out. So, if you are ever in our area, pull up a chair and listen to a good polka or waltz. Sources of information: World Book Encyclopedia "C" The Tribune in Caldwell, Texas My Own Knowledge —SPJSTsocial after our next meeting. And also for everyone to bring potluck. Our next meeting will be September 9 at 2 p.m. due to Labor Day weekend. Our social will be held at the Temple Elks lodge and everyone is welcome! For more information call Youth Leader Heidi Bartek. Sincerely, Dawn Capps, Reporter 8/29/01 —SPJST-
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Dear Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club held its meeting August 5. Everyone who had particpated in State Youth Achievement Day (YAD), brought their items to put on display for our mother lodge. During our meeting, we decided to have a swimming
47, Seaton Youth Club expresses sympathy Lodge
Dear Readers, One of our members of Lodge 47 Youth Club, Dawn Capps, lost her great-grandmother this week. Her mother, Pam Sedita, in turn lost her grandmother. I would like everyone to read this poem in memory of Mini
Wednesday, August 29, 2001—VESTNIKJ23 Sedita. Take it to heart and hug your grandma today. Tell her how special she is to you! Who are we? And where are we to go? Lifes precious moments Are memories to bestow. We show in different ways The love we have for others. Everyone needs to understand The feelings we have for grandmothers. Grandmothers are special In every family abound. They teach us of our past If we are there or not around. Sometimes we are far away Or maybe we live close. But the love is always there To our grandmothers we love the most. Always remember your thoughts Of each passing day, For all who love you Are only a moment away. —Teri Wilbanks Our youth club sends their prayers to the Sedita family, in their time of loss. We all love and care about you! Crystal Bartek Youth Club President —SPJST-
Lodge 92, Fort Worth
Youth Club invites you to experience Czech Heritage Day Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club would like to extend to you and your family a special invitation to attend Czech Heritage Day and the Youth Club's membership drive on Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 10 a.m. until 12 a.m. This special event will be held at the National Hall SPJST 92 located on Roberts Cut-Off in Fort Worth. This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet new friends and also become acquainted with the SPJST Youth Program, which is open to youth, ages six to 18. Czech Heritage Day begins at 10 a.m. They will have Risckey's Bar-BQue. Live bands throughout the day to dance to. At 2:30 p.m. the Youth Club, along with Lodge 92, will host a carnival with a bounce house, dunking booth, cotton candy, snow cones, games and more. This will last from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. At 4 p.m., we will take all the youth indoors for a cakewalk, with an explanation and video of the youth program. Our very own State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, will provide this program. I would love to have you and your friends become SPJST Youth Club members. Come out and see what SPJST Youth Club is all about and become an active member so you may enjoy more of what SPJST has to offer. See you on September 15! Fraternally, Gayle Fuller, Youth Leader (817) 221-2379 Teri Turner, Asst. Youth Leader (817) 847-6962
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Coming September 5: District One YAD and Royalty Results, Scenes from State YAD and Royalty, Scenes from District Three Camp And Lots More, Too! Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club reports on August meeting Dear Members, We met at McDonald's for our August birthdays. Kevin Bayer's birthday was on the 8th and my mom's, Connie Jo, was on the 23rd. I like our August and January birthdays because we go to McDonald's and Dairy Queen and have ice cream. After everyone finished their ice cream, we went to the hall for our meeting. We held our monthly meeting on August 12, 2001 at 2:15 p.m. Zachary Bayer led Pledge of Allegiance and Travis Purchis led the Youth Club Motto. The minutes of the July 8, 2001 meeting were read and approved. Old Business 1 District Seven Youth Achievement Day - Each youth told how they did. 2 Camp - Each youth told what they liked. I liked the swimming hole and riding the horses. I made some new friends this year. 3 State Youth Achievement Day - Each youth told how they did. Brandon Korus was the only one to win a trophy. He got third place in Foods. We got third place with our scrapbook this year. We really worked hard and should have gotten first. 4 The Splashtown outing is set for August 19, 2001. We will meet at the hall at 10 a.m. New Business The fall district meeting will on September 9, 2001 at the Longhorn Museum in Pleasanton. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m. I like to go to this because I like the ornament contest. Hope everyone comes for this it will be fun. Youth Leader Report Youth Leader Wendy read a letter from Gene McBride about our membership status. We have 16 new members, both adults and youth as of July 31, 2001. The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Fraternally, Travis Purchis, 9 Reporter 8/29/01 —SPJST-
Lodge 177, Academy
Youth CIA reports on August meeting The August meeting of Lodge 177 Academy Youth Club was called to
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order at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 12 by President Courtney Wagner. Kristen Bartek led the Pledge of Allegiance. We had seven members and three adults present. Items Discussed: 1. Went over results of State YAD. Congratulations to our state winners: Sara Wagner - First Place, Needlework; Second Place, Special Category; Courtney Wagner Second Place, Special Category; Third Place, Constructed Items; and Jordan Lyon - Second Place, Handicrafts; Second Place, Photography and Third Place, Special Category 2. Our August social will be attending the Round Rock Express Game on Sunday, August 19. 3. We will be having a fund raiser at the Bartlett Friendship Fest on Saturday, September 15. All youth are asked to donate drinks to sell and to help work the booth. 4. Reminded youth that we are hosting the District Two Fall meeting on Sunday, September 16. 5. We will be making Christmas ornaments for a craft at our September meeting. 6. August birthday celebrants are Kristen Bartek and mom, Linda Wagner The meeting was adjourned at 2:22 p.m. After the meeting, youth members cleaned the youth room and watched a movie. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, September 9 at 2 p.m. Fraternally, Jordan Lyon, 14, Reporter 8/29/01 —SPJST-
Lodge 196,
Houston-West Youth Club reports on August meeting The August 19 meeting of Lodge 196, Houston-West Youth Club was called to order at 1:07 p.m. by Miranda Hale. Kyla Hale lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The register was read and we had nine members, two adults and two guests present. We would like to thank the two guests, Chris Thralls and Julie Thralls for being there. Fall Meeting September 16 Our Youth Leader reported to us about our fall meeting. It will be held September 16 at Lodge 172 in Pasadena. We will have the Christmas Ornament Contest there. Registration will be from 10 to 11 a.m. We will also be having a raffle at the fall meeting to help raise money for our youth club. Also, Lodge 196, and possibly Lodge 88 will be putting
FOSTER RICO Foster Rico, age 6, is welcomed to Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club. He is the son of Angela Mereles; the grandson of Nita Rico; and the great-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Monta Foster. Foster has one brother, Braxton Rico. Foster enjoys sports, playing with his brother; taking care of his guinea pig, Reese; reading, trading Pokemon cards. And Foster really loves his Gameboy. Foster attends Crockett Elementary and is in the first grade. He also plays little league T-ball. —SPJSTon a small surprise show from a past competition, so we won't say what it is. Hope to see you all out there! Fraternally, Erica Grayam Secretary 8/29/01 —SPJST-
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For more details please contact your youth leader, District Youth Counselor or the State Youth Director at (80o) 727-7578• Various Merit Point and Prize incentives apply!
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This completed project earns a maximum of 40 points in the SPJST Youth Program's Merit Point System. Mail completed project no later than September 10, 2001, to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny • PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Make a Difference
What a Character!
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking up something and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, "What are you doing?" The youth replied, "Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them back, they'll die." "Son," the man said, "don't you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can't possibly make a difference!" After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said . . . "I made a difference for that one."
Find all the characters from the Word Box in the word search puzzle. The lucky winner of the Mission 2100 Disney World trip will probably see all of these characters at Disney World!
List five ways how you can make a difference in the SPJST.
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Czech Section (Continued from page 25.)
Immigration books available Dr. Joseph Simicek who is a historian about the peoples' immigration from Moravia to Texas has completed a new book on the Towns of Frenstat and Trojanovice and the people who left from there to go to Texas. He has also revised his book on the Villages of Lichnov and Bordovice in which he has added new information on the history of the immigration and other interesting data. Both of these books are a must have for people who are interested in the migration of Moravian people to Texas. The name of the new book which has the towns of Frenstat and Trojanovice is "Pilgrims for Hope Volume II" and this book is rather heavy, weighing about two and one half pounds. The cost of this book is $33 and an additional $7 for shipping and handling for a total of $40. The name of the revised book is "Hope Has Name - Texas" and the cost of this book is $20 and an additional $5.08 for shipping and handling or a total of $25.
Learn Czech With Us 55th lesson. Verbal Prefixes. pfed-i a) motion in front of sth., before S: b.
Nak auto pfedjel rychlSr italski) via. —
Our car was overtaken by a fast Italian car. Dovolte, abych vim pfedlbfil tento navrh. — Allow me to present (submit) to you the following proposal. Pfedvolali ho k soudu za svedka. was summoned as a witness before the court. Hodinky se mi pfedchazeji, — My watch is fast.
poftsi. — The TV weather-forecast for today was very bad. pH•: its
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vlak pfijel. — The train arrived. Na dal stanici pfistoupil nejakjr stall tlovek. — On the next station an old man got into the train ( = joined the passengers). Potfebuju pfitit knoflik. — need to sew a button on. Tabulku se jmenem pfifrouboval na dvefe. — He screwed the plate with his name to the door. b) to add {later), to do sth. later, to complete sth. by
UstnI zkoutce pfedchazi pisemnSi test. — The oral exam is preceded by a written test. Pfeeplatil jsem si ten asopis. — I subscribed for the magazine. V televizi pfedpovidaii na dnelek 1patne
Polevka je mil° slana, potfebuje pfisolit. — The soup needs some salt: Napsal jsem dopis babi&e. Jestli chce§, mide§ tam piipsat taky par tadek. — You may add a few lines to my letter to our grandmother, if you like. Myslim, 2e tech chlebinu nebude
The book "Pilgrims for Hope Volume I" is still also available for $20 and an additional $5 for shipping and handling for a total of $25. This book is about the immigration from the villages of Mnisi, Ticha and Vlcovice. To order any of these books send a Certified Cheek to: MuDR Joseph Simicek, 742 75 Lichnov, Czech Republic and the Doctor will send you the books ordered. If you order as many as ten books of any one book, there will be no shipping or handling
charge. If your family came from any of these town and villages, your family history may be in these books as each contains the names of many settlers who came to Texas. If you want to know, call Louis J. Polansky (919) 378-2231 and he will look it up for you. Just leave your name and phone number and he will call you back. Submitted by, Louis Polansky Lodge 1, Fayetteville —SPJST---
b) to do sth. earlier, in advance, before sth. else; to prepare for sth.
dost pro v§echny, music jet nejake pfidelat. — You must prepare some more sandwiches, we wouldn't have enough for everybody. c) to do sth. partially Millete to okno trochu pfivfit? Zaind
tady bYt zima. — Would you mind closing the window a bit more? Prosim oholit a trochu pfistfihnout vlasy. — A shave and a haircut, please. Just a trim. Konflikt se pfiostfil. — The conflict grew sharper. roz-: a) motion to different directions; to divide, separate, spread
Matka rozkrojila jabiko a kademu diteti dala polovinu. — The mother cut the apple into halves...Po pfeZteni roztrhal dopis na kousky. — Having read the letter he tore it into small pieces. Rozbalte ten balitek, prosim. — Unpack that parcel, please. Po pfednike se studenti rozegli. — The students dispersed after the lecture. Dite rozlilo mliko. — The child spilled some milk. Maso z lednitky jet nerozmrzlo. — The meat from the freezer has not thavied yet. Listonol roznli dopisy. — The postman delivers letters. Chiapec rozebral kolo a potom ho neume dat dohromady. — The boy took his bike to pieces and then did not know how to put it together. JAN HOLUB --SPJST--
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Oddil Dopisovatelu kad 133 San Antonio Zpravy ze schdze v nedeli 20 kvetna 2001 meli jsme velmi dobrou nav g eevu protoie na ten den phpadala scheme 7 Okrsku my jsme byli hostem. Hodn'e elenstva ph jelo z okolnich mest dekujeme y am v g em za y ak phtomnost bylo to mile se svami setkat. V eervnu 17 jsme schdzi nedeli protoie na ten den phpadal svatek Otcd.15 eervence jsme meli schdzi ale naN g eeva byla nepatrna. Bratr Bill Pavliska zaujal misto presidenta a sestra Grace Rohanova byla vice president a tajemnicepokladni.schdzi zahajil president Pavliska pYesle y e 2 hodiny. Nage tajemnice Grace pYeeetla zpravy z minule schdze podala finaneni zpravy a v ge bylo phjato beze zmeny. Na list'e nemocnYch byla sestra Viola Kurtzova mel vainou operaci a byla v nemocnici 2 tS7 clny. Ted' ui se zotavuje doma a ud'elala znamenit3', pokrok k jejimu uzdraveni. Bratr Emil Rohan navhrl aby schdze byla skoneena a sestra Trudy Pavliskova to potvrdila. Svatebni v$iroef. a narozeniny podame v budoucim dopise. Po schuzi jsme meli dobrou svaeinu jako obynjiie a pak jsme hrali na g e oblfbene hry sestra Lucille Dlugoshova byla p•tomna. Nage ph gti schdze bude 19 Srpna, y e 2 hodiny odpoledne. Se sestersk)'im pozdravem, Miloslava Phelpsova
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CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURE
Burleson County CHS planning pre-festival party The Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum will sponsor the Pre-Festival Party on Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the museum which is located at the corner of Fawn and Shaw Streets in Caldwell, Texas. The Kolache Festival is held Saturday, September 8, 2001. Come celebrate!—street dance, food, fun and laughter! Music will be from 5:30 to 8p.m. with Quincey Burka's Band and from 8 to 11 p.m. Chris Rybak from Hallettsville, Texas will entertain with his magic accordion. Great time guaranteed. See you at the museum. Hospitality House The Polasek's Office, on the Square, will be open on Saturday, September 8 for the Museum's Hospitality House. Every year the Polasek's Air Conditioning Office provides visitors with air conditioning, water, fun and fellowship; a cool retreat from the Texas sun and another donation to the BCCHM from the Polasek's, who continue to give so much to the Museum. Thank you, Polasek's. Kolache Festival Volunteers Wanted Please sign up with George Hlavinka, Curator or Carolyn Varva Doonan, Secretary or Marie Trcalek, Tour Director, for the times that will be convenient for you to work— before, during and after (clean-up committee) for Friday, Pre-Festival Party and Saturday, Kolache Festival. Today, each of you can let Daniel Junek, President, know which Committee you will head or work: Food - gathering and putting up posters and publicity — distributing flyers, Gift Shop (Arts Crafts to sell), cooking, monetary donations (selling food tickets, getting sponsors, memorials, etc), helping to serve food, helping Hoyack's with their kitchen, helping George with getting ready, this list is not definitive. Volunteer—enjoy
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making a difference for the museum. Regular Meetings Third Thursday of Each Month Mark your calendar on the third Thursday of each Month to meet at the museum at Fawn and Shaw in Caldwell, Texas at 7 p.m. The museum wants your membership and presence to plan, cultivate and develop the very best museum to preserve our Czech Culture. You do not have to be of Czech descendant to belong to the BCCHM, in fact, our diversity gives more meaning and understanding, to the Czech Heritage—a community working together to improve the benefits for all. Plan to attend—BCCHM wants you! Gift Shop in the Museum The gift shop will be open during Caldwell Kolache Festival. Please have arts and crafts, souvenirs, founder's pictures, Czech crystal, jewelry, cookbooks, etc., paced and marked before September 1 for our salesmen (ladies) to sell. This is one of our best fund raisers. All donations will be appreciated. Be sure to volunteer to work in the gift shop for at least one hour to relieve the other volunteers. BCCHM sincerely appreciates all of your help. This is your museum. Submitted by, Lee Crawford Historian —SPJST(Section Continued on page 24)
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 TM Director. 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) 8265435 after 5 p.m.; or Kenneth Kubala (254) 826-5351 or 826-5664. September 8 Texas Czech Genealogy Society Genealogy Seminar; College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Drive; College Station, Texas; 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For information, please contact Patrick Janis at (361) 655-0506 or Charlene Hurta at (979) 849-0348. September 4 Wharton County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society meeting. For information, call Ethel Kuzell Meek (979) 543-4463. September 10 - December 10, 2001 Fall Series Czech Language Conversation Classes, 7 to 9 p.m.—enjoy the challenge and have some fun! No charge. Workbook/tape is recommended and available for sale at The Market Place, Northwest Mall, 290 at 610 West Loop. Professors and Mann, Pavlicek and Souchek. September 10 Dallas/Ennis Fraternal Council Meeting— Ennis; TBA; SPJST 135, KJT 35, WFLA 402 September 19 Genealogy Series: Searching your family history, "Getting to the roots," 7 to 9 p.m.— Czech Cultural Center, Houston, Northwest Mall, The Market Place. Charlene Hurta, Texas Czech Genealogical Society, assisted by Linda Vondra Smith and Cecilia Forrest.
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26/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 29, 2001 FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
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LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, September 7—Social night, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 9—Lodge 6 Meeting, 2 p.m.; noon meal Saturday, September 15—Private birthday party Friday, September 21—Social night, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 22—Mechell family reunion
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484.
LODGE 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.
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LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 5934473 or (254) 593-3456.
is a celebration of the revitalization of Czech heritage . . . a county that was basically a Czech settlement realized their precious identity was slipping away. New generations knew not the language, the music or the art of their ancestors. Not only do we grasp at the past, but we hurry to share the history . . . to bring into today's focus the beauty, talent, and delight of the Czech people. Come to the Kolache Festival and learn the wonderful Czech philosophy. See the technique of the stenciling, basket weaving, egg decorating, quilting, woodcraft, carving, sculpturing. Dance to the polka and sing the songs of the musician. Taste the true ethnic food and lend your soul to the fulfillment of the Czech cultural heritage.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, September 23—Harry Czarnek - The Texas Dutchmen; 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person Sunday, September 30—Leroy Rybak's Swinging Orchestra; 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person
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LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar.
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Corner of Buck and Echols 9 a.m. Vitam (Welcome) Opening Prayer Monsignor Emilian Foltyn Flag Ceremony • National Anthem "Texas Our Texas" "Kde Domov Muj" (Czech Anthem) Local, State and National Dignitaries Crowning of Festival Royalty SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Beseda Dancers 9:30 a.m. Original Kolache Festival Band Parade of Costumes 10:00 a.m. Kovanda's Czech Band 11:30 a.m. Kolache Eating Contest 12:00 p.m. Czech Heritage Singers and Dancers of Houston 1:00 p.m. Fayetteville Singers 1:30 p.m. Po.L.K of A. Choral Group 2:00 p.m. Chris Rybak - Master Accordionist 3:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony 4:00 p.m. Chris Rybak - Master Accordionist
LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.
Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 826-5863.
Saturday September 8, 2001 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
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.
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Corner of Main and Fox Clem Kubacak, Emcee 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The Polka Stars 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Shiner Hobo Band 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Polka Stars 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Frank Dirba and the Little River Polka Boys
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, September 1—Family reuinon Saturday, September 8—Dining room Thursday, September 13—Lodge meeting, 8 p.m. Saturday, September 15—Rental Saturday/Sunday, September 29/30— Continuing Education Classes 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 Sunday, September 9—Lodge Quarterly Meeting/Covered dish supper, 5 p.m. at the Beeville Community Center. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December. 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, August 31—Polka Stars Friday/Saturday, September 28-29— Barbecue 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.
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Czech Heritage Museum Corner of Fawn and Shaw Friday, September 7 Czech Meal from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Street Dance from 8 -11 p.m. with Music by Chris Rybak
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Burleson County Fairgrounds Highway 36 South 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Dujka Brothers Kolache Baking, Tarok, Tatting, Quilting, Egg Decorating, Weaving, Canning, Mud Throwing (pottery), Leatherworks, Woodworking and More!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2001-VESTNIK/27 LODGE 35, ELK Sunday, October 21-Fund Raiser: Turkey and dressing dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please watch for future details.
Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hail: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Belknead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, September 1-Rental Friday/Saturday, September 14/15-District Six Barbecue Cookoff. Please watch 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 Mlle Presbyterian Church on Royal Road at 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON. Saturday, September 1-Private Saturday, September 8-Country Expressions; $5 per person Sunday, September 9-Lodge meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 15-Central Texas Sounds; $6 per person Monday, September 17-Board meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 22-No Dance Saturday, September 29-Jerry Heisler and Melody Five; $5 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 (taroky, dominos, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and
October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless notified otherOise. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi, Hall phone (361) 852-9982 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. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-000619887-0. 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, Sunday, September 16-Czech Fest: Vanek Polka Band. Please watch for future details. 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.
month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday o each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August and 6:30 p.m. Sept. through May. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, September 9-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for weddings or parties, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 148, BLESSING (EL MATON) Monthly lodge meeting starts at 2 p.m. at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department.
LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps at (254) 778-4371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home).
LODGE 151, WHARTON Sunday, September 30-Hamburger Cookout at Hungerford KJT-KJZT Hall, 3 p.m. Memorial service. Please RSVP by September 27. Guests welcome. Bring your favorite dish.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON 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. 3-00621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. 'Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen.
The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Heinz's BarB-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. The time for the meetings is 7 p.m.
LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, September 2-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, 3 to 7 p.m. 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. Please refer to this week's ad for more info.)
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, September 21-Lodge Meeting/Guest Speaker at Victoria REA Building, 6:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September and December. LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 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. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each
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) 4278160. 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 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, September 1-The Texas Star 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 nonsmoking facility. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and trustees meeting starts at 7 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18-083907 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.
Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik (817) 284-7218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John Hilcher (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Children 10 and under free. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Saturday, October 20-Melodion Band from the Czech Republic Benefit Dance. Please watch for future details. Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538 or (972) 263-9031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December. LODGE 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Please note: Beginning in September 2001, meetings will be on the second Sunday of each month.
Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Youth meetings are the first Sunday of at 3 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 255-3415. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Please note: Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. Lodge meetings will be held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) The 2001 meeting dates will be: Sunday, 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. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 830-0796 or (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 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW . Post 4002, Longview.
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 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 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 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.
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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