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Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates

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Barbecue Cook-Off at Lodge 29, Taylor Fish Fry at Lodge 49, Rowena Hamburger Social for Lodge 151, Wharton (See Letters Section for Details.)

Czech Heritage Month in Texas October SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins October 1 District Four Family Fun Day at St. Ambrose Hall, October 6 hosted by Lodge 160, San Angelo SPJST Home Office Closed October 8 October 9-11 SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting at the SPJST Home Office Peanut Festival - Lodge 107, Floresville October 13 Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone October 20 Free Dance by Melodion Band from Czech Republic I October 20 at Lodge 183, Arlington District One Fall Meeting at Lodge 17, New Tabor, October 21 hosted by Lodge 39, Bryan Turkey and Dressing Dinner at Lodge 35, Elk October 21 Make a Difference Day October 27 Progressive "42" Tournament at Lodge 48, Beyersville October 27 District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 25, Ennis October 28 District Six Fall Meeting at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje October 28 Lodge 88, Houston Czech Heritage Day October 28 Sept. 28-29 Sept. 29 Sept. 30

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We are all deeply moved and concerned about the tragic events of September 11, 2001 in New York, Washington, D.C., and Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Our hearts go out to the loved ones who have lost family and friends. Our thanks go to those who help us recover and who protect us and our ideals.

—SPJST-

Fraternals proceed with 115th annual meeting In the wake of the terrible events that unfolded last Tuesday, the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) management team gathered last week to discuss plans for the 115th NFCA Annual Meeting, September 19-22, in Orlando/Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Founded in 1886, the NFCA is the national trade association for 83 member societies and 36 state fraternal congresses. The SPJST is a member of the NFCA. "Our number one concern is the safety of our guests as they travel from all over the country," says NFCA Fraternal and Communications Manager Anthony Snyder "Many individuals, no doubt, are considering whether now is the right time for airline travel following the tragic loss of four commercial aircraft."

"NFCA has consulted with the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Village to determine the status of the hotel property. A small number of groups that planned to hold meetings there last week were canceled, primarily due to the airline stoppage which prohibited attendees from traveling.

However, hotel representatives have assured us that the hotel and Disney properties are in operation today and

will continue to operate, barring any unforeseen circumstances," says Mr. Snyder.

"Unless there are future developments which would halt airline travel this week or if authorities indicate the safety of travelers is in jeopardy, the 115th NFCA Annual Meeting, and all scheduled outings, programs and presentations will take place," he says.

SPJST Leaders Involved SPJST representatives scheduled to participate in the four-day annual meeting include Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin, District One Director Donnie Victorick, District Five Director Larry Pflughaupt and District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom.

Vice President McBride is presently serving as President of the Fraternal Field Managers Association (FFMA), which oversees and provides direction for the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors (NAFIC).

"The FFMA includes sales and marketing personnel from large and small fraternals," explains Brother McBride. "Working together, we

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itor and exchange information of issues important to all of our members. Topping the FFMA meeting agenda this week in Florida will be the development of a new training program for fraternal field managers.

Rising to the Occasion "Our hearts and prayers are with those touched by the events of September 11. Although we must move on, we do so with heavy hearts.

It seems fitting that the NFCA membership, an association of organizations that exist to improve life in this world, will come together after this national nightmare . . . we will join hands to begin the healing," says Mr. Snyder.

Already, according to Mr. Snyder, many of the nation's fraternals have risen to the occasion and are deeply engaged in activities to aid the disaster scenes in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania or are offering opportunities to begin the healing.

For example: • Catholic Life Insurance raised its five-story U.S. flag and held a public mass at its San Antonio Home Office on September 14 in honor of the National Day of Prayer.

Polish National Union of America encouraged its staff members to give blood yesterday in a show of support.

• Aid Association for Lutherans has offered $1 million to assist people on the East Coast. The released funds will be used to mobilize AAL members and branches to help disaster victims through fundraising.

• Lutheran Brotherhood has made available more than $360,000 to its branches to assist in disaster relief.

• Woodmen of the World Omaha/Woodmen Woodmen Life Insurance Society donated 7,000 hand-held flags to be distributed at Omaha malls and local grocery stores to people who donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

"We applaud the good works of our sister fraternal societies," says Brother McBride, who helped organize the SPJST's recent Houston flood relief effort. "It's inspiring and it's what fraternalism is all about."

—SPJST-

2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 19, 2001

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

VESINf SPJST Herald

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OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 771-1359

GENE McBRIDE, FICF VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Cell Phone: (254) 534-1450

LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334

JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 773-2950

SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505

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 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575

STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 E-mail: jimatspjst@aol.com

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: (979) 412-1267 E-mail: Ljohnsen@prodigy.net

FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II

Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425

DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I

Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504

JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691

STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713)864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008

MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114

BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange, Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Tx. 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Tx. 76875 - (915) 442-4841 District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2136 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Tx. 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx. 76501 - (254) 985-2282

DISTRICTS 2 and 3 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home)

DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616 E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: melaniez@vvm.com

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 863-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 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

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

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Freedom Is A Wide Road Americans Rally The tragic events of last week — namely the deaths of thousands of Americans in terrorist attacks — have provided a rallying point for the American people freedom-loving nations of the world. Here — in Texas — as in other parts of the country, the blinding explosions in the Northeast brought home the realiza tion that domestic tranquility and personal freedom are more precious than diamonds or gold.

Looking back — just in my lifetime — there have been so many times when our nation has been at odds with itself — challenging elements of our cultural, religious and racial diversity, rather than seeking to celebrate the freedom that made it possible. Even casual differences — over preferences in hairstyle, music and dress — have at times been cause for division within our ranks. These differences pale in the light of defending our domestic peace and freedom.

Indeed, freedom in America is a wide road. The U.S. Constitution guarantees us a constellation of civil liberties and rights. Think about it.

We're a nation big enough to accommodate a broad spectrum of political ideologies and personal lifestyles.

Broad enough to include a lot of things — but not terrorism.

Freedom, like fraternalism — is a glorious idea and a way of life. The challenge has been put to our generation to see that it endures and remains strong. May we rise to the challenge.

that just last week in a conversation with Wal-Mart's corporate offices.

According to Wal-Mart, the program didn't generate the amount of community involvement that they were hoping to see.

Please note that doesn't mean that Wal-Mart isn't ready to help with a good cause. In fact, I was informed that groups seeking to assist 501 (c) (3) charitable groups — or government-sponsored groups — may contact local store managers and inquire about their Bonus Grant program. This is a national program that enables local Wal-Mart managers to evaluate local projects and offer assistance, based on the individual merit of the project.

So, if your lodge is considering a Make a Difference Day project on October 27, please keep Wal-Mart in mind. They may be able to help — especially if you're seeking to assist a qualified charitable group.

To that extent, please keep the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum in mind.

It is a qualified 501 (c)(3) charity and its directors encourage lodges and youth clubs to get involved in projects that will promote and support its development.

"We want to see the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum fully utilized as an educational tool," says LAM Treasurer Margaret Haisler. "What better time than during Czech Heritage Month to raise an awareness of our Texas forefathers and mothers."

Details on how to get your lodge or youth group involved in Make a Difference Day are available from the Make a Difference Day website (www.usawekend.com/diffday/index . html). If you don't have Internet access, please contact the Vestnik Office or State Youth Director's Office at (800) 727-7578 and we will provide you with additional information.

The challenge has been put to our generation to see that freedom endures and remains strong.

Wal-Mart Offering Bonus Grants Wal-Mart is no longer a corporate player in the National Make a Difference Day program. In past years, managers of Wal-Mart's more than 2,300 stores each had $1,000 in grants to help fund local Make a Difference Day projects. I learned

—SPJST-

It's that time again...

Time to get your big lodge events included on the SPJST's 2002 Calendar!

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 c/o SPJST Home Office, before September 29.

You may also send your calendar dates, via E-mail to vanicek@spjst.com . Thank you!

Wednesday, September 19, 2001—VESTNIK/3

Readers Write TCGS Editor receives, shares Czech condolences expressions of unity Dear Friends, This past Saturday we united and now reap the success of our "Harvesting Our Ancestors" Work-shop.

On a much grander scale, Americans unite to confront the force that attacked this great land known as America. However, we do not stand alone. I have received several E-mail messages from relatives and friends in the Czech Republic. Each has

expressed sorrow, love and prayers for Americans and America.

Mirek. Koudelka is a friend to many of us and I believe he expressed the love of our family and friends in the Czech Republic when in part of his message he wrote, "Bells in our country will be ringing at noon and I will be standing with the right hand on my heart and thinking of you and your sorrow. It is sorrow for all of us."

God Bless America Charlene Hurta Ceske Stopy Editor Texas Czech Genealogy Society Workshop Chairperson —SPJST-

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Support your local lodge . . . and please „keep the SPJST Library, sox (c) (3) charity Archives and Museum in mind! It is a q and its directors encourage lodges and youth clubs to get involved in projects that will promote and support its development.

Around the Districts District Two adults, youth invited to enjoy Six Flags trip on October 13 Dear Members, The annual District Two trip is planned for Saturday, October 13, 2001. Buses will depart from the SPJST Supreme Lodge at 7 a.m. promptly headed for Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. We will leave the park at 10 p.m. (closing time) and return to Temple between 12:30 and 1 a.m. Advance tickets are $24 (tickets at the gate are $44).

Due to a new ruling at Six Flags, there are no refunds on tickets. Tickets purchased must be used prior to December 31, 2001. I have ordered some tickets and can purchase up to 25 more at the discount price upon arrival.

Due to the change, I am asking those planning to join us on the trip to please pay the $24 prior to September 29.

All SPJST (youth and adults) are invited to attend. Friends and family who are, not SPJST members will be asked to pay $10 for the bus ride and the price of the ticket. In case of bad weather, each ticket holder will have their ticket to go at their convenience.

We will try and re-schedule a time, but unfortunately, it will be by car.

We have three, buses reserved and what fun it would be to have all three filled. Hope to hear from you by September 29.

To book your reservations or for more information, please call me at (254) 985-2396.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Youth Counselor —SPJST-

Come One; Come All to Six Flags e

The annual District Two trip will be October 13 to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington.

As in the past, the trip is open to both children and adults.

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State Royalty at Westfest 2001 In their first public appearance following their August 4 selection, the 2001 - 2002 State Royalty Court participated in the 26th Annual Westfest in West, Texas on September 1. Following the parade, they were introduced at the cultural amphitheater. Pictured above, touring the fairgrounds, are State King Nathan Block of Lodge 160, San Angelo , State Queen Jamie Novak of Lodge 84, Dallas, State Duke Dylan Schwartz of Lodge 160, San Angelo and State Duchess Cayla Cloutman of Lodge 84, Dallas. The State King and Queen's next appearance will be on October 20 at the Texas Fraternal Congress in Houston.

Hosted by SPJST Lodge 160 St. Ambrose Fellowship Hall Wall, Texas Mark your calendars and enjo y the fun.

Registration at 11 a.m.

Noon Meal Bingo Horseshoe Pitching Youth Club Christmas Ornament Contest Baked Goods and Needlework Contest Enter your favorite items b y 1 n.m.

SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates Rates subject to change without notice

One Good Turn Deserves Another Members of the West Czech Folk Dancers present an energetic number in the Westfest Cultural Amphitheater. Sixteen ethic performing groups and ten bands entertained attendees during the two-day celebration.

.Universal Life 7.25% for Annualized*

Roth IRA

Home or Farm Mortgages:

6.50% for Annualized*

6.50% for 1 to 7 years 6.50% for ,8 to 15 years 6.75% for 16 to 20 years 7.00% for 21 to 30 years

Annuity II

Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages 7.75% for 10 years 8.00% for 11 to 15 years

6.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued 4-1-93 and after

Annuity I 5.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 *Rates effective 8-1-2001 through 10-31-2001

4NESTNIK—Wednesday, September 19 2001

Enjoy the "Fun Ship' cruise vacation you've always dream ed of taking Its "Bon Voyage!" out of Galveston bands and orchestras on board on Saturday, February 16, 2002 for five Choice of the three swimming nights going to Cozumel and pools Calic/Cancun. What an exciting, way to On board duty-free shopping and spend one of our coldest months—on a briefings on each port of call sun warm and beautiful deck! Take And, imagine the gala-midnight bufthose swim suits and enjoy the deck fets! They are absolutely wonderful! pool and the beauThere are dozens tiful white sandy of fun activities, beaches. including first-run The fare covers movies, every day your cabin, food on board. You can and tea, coffee and be as active as you water. All bar want to be or just drinks and soft take a relaxing drinks will be an non-worry trip. It additional charge. is your choice.

When we dock at You can be as forthe islands, you mal or as casual as are free to go you would like to shopping and be. The Captain's touring. Your party is fog inal. trips and tours on The rates for the the islands will be cruise and all of an extra charge the above fun are and can be booked $524.15 for an on the ship. There inside cabin or are many sights Cruising the Mediterranean — what $574.15 for an and visiting the an exciting way to spend one of outside cabin with island that do not our coldest months. a window. You cost you extra. may also purchase In addition to the two exciting ports cancellation insurance for $59 per perof call, cruising aboard the Celebration son. Gratuities are $48.75 per person offers many amenities, including: for the five days. We leave the gratu• Welcome Aboard Party ities to your discretion—more if excellent service or less if not satisfied.

• Fine dining, including late night buffets The cruise is being booked through Captain's Cocktail Party Custom travel in Victoria, Texas with Gala Dinner Kathy Ahlstrom (361) 578-0999 or 24-hour stateroom service (800) 392-9986. You may make a A wide range of entertainment, deposit now and pay for your trip by including Vegas-style shows, takes December 31, 2001 by check payable place every night at sea to Custom Travel or by credit card.

Singles Cocktail Party If you have any questions, please call Kathy or me (800) 727-7578.

Nautica Spa program and use of Fraternally, sail shipboard facilities Gladys Yates Full casino, including slots, black State Fraternal Activities jack, craps, wheel of fortune, Coordinator roulette and caribbean stud poker —SPJSTYou will be entertained by three

Protection for Less than $2 Per Day? Here's How! Family

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 4, Hallettsville reports on August Family Day social Dear Members, Our lodge met and held its annual Family Day on Sunday, August 12, 2001 at the American Legion Hall.

The day began at 11 a.m. with registration. Greeters at the door were Annie Vahalik and Patsy Zabransky.

Members enjoyed refreshments, the youth club cake walk and raffle and viewing the youth's Youth Achievement Day (YAD) crafts. Leo and Jo Ann Jares, District Six Barbecue Cookoff Raffle Chairmen were present and sold many books to benefit the scholarship fund.

At noon, members, their families and guests enjoyed a catered meal from Kolacny's Barbecde House consisting of barbecue pork, sausage and all the trimmings. A large variety of desserts was brought by the members.

District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom gave the meal prayer.

Following the meal, President Joe Siptak welcomed everyone and introduced our officers, committees and sales representatives.

Recognized as special guests were Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and wife, Kathy and Districts Six and Seven State Field Representative (SFR) Karen Kaspar, Leo and Jo Ann Jares from Lodge 8, Weimar and Adolf and Valeria Motal of Lodge 32, Victoria.

Secretary Margaret Smotek recognized our new members who joined since our last Family Day. Present were Raymond and Mary Ann Sustaita and children, Ronald and Marissa.

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, 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

50-Year Members Welcomed

Our 50-year members were then introduced and presented their pins.

Congratulations to Joe Balusek and Dorothy Nagelmueller. Unable to attend were Donald L. Deatherage, Gloria L. Holly, Leon L. Kahanek, Jr., Matthew A. Klekar, Marvin John Mikush, Leonard Ray Sklar and Evelyn Holy.

The members were brought up to date with SPJST activities, insurance sales and new products by President Leshikar, SFR Karen Kaspar and Director Mike Ahlstrom who also presented the lodge with a ceremonial gavel with an inscription on the holding base with the lodge's year of charter.

A drawing for District Six Barbecue raffle books were won by Joe Siptak, A.E. Smotek and Alfonse Svetlik, Sr. Youth Club Report

Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus presented perfect attendance certificates to Elizabeth Vahalik and Holly Scott.

She also named the District and State YAD winners as Holly Scott, Joshua and Mark Siptak, Ronald and Marissa Sustaita, Nicholas, Elizabeth and Jonathan Vahalik and Christopher Vanek. Royalty results: District Six King/Duke—Nicholas Vahalik and Jonathan Vahalik. The youth then presented their winning talents: Holly Scott, second place, Individual Talent in district, dance, "Upside Down"; Elizabeth Vahalik, first place, Individual, district, skit, "You Put What in Your Hair?"; Ronald Sustaita and Jonathan Vahalik, second place, district, Junior Group, skit, "The Beep, Beep Song".

Also Nicholas Vahalik presented his king speech.

The cost per thousand dollars worth of coverage has decreased considerably from where it was just a few years ago. In evaluating your family's needs, SPJST's Modterm Program may be what you're looking for. Both 10-year and 20-year plans can be purchased in Varying amounts to fit your special needs.

Since it was introduced in 1994, SPJST's Modterm short for "Modified Term" insurance has been one of our most popular insurance programs. And for good reason, the 10-year Modterm certificate carries with it an "age enhancement option" that allows the certificate holder to double coverage at any time between the second and ninth year of the Modterm issue date at the original premium rate.

To find out more about the 10- or 20-year Modterm certificates and how they may fit in with your needs, please contact your local lodge sales representative.

Examples of the Modterm Plan in Action Husband, Age 35 - Nonsmoker 'Wife, Age 34 - Nonsmoker **Two Children Between Ages 0 - 15 Total Annual Premium

Amount of Coverage $200,000 $200,000 $10,000

*Proposed plan is our Modterm, 10-year renewable and ;. •.onvertibie insurance.

-Proposed plan is our Youth Achiever, based on one unit of $10000.

Annual Premium/ Monthly Premium $295/327 $2501$23 $60 x 2 ($120) $666

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Honors 50-Year Members 50-year members were recognized at the Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day. Presenters and recipients pictured above include: District Six • irector Mike Ahlstrom, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Dorothy Nagelmueller, recipient, Joe Balusek, recipient, Lodge 4 President Joe Siptak and Districts Six and Seven State Field Representative Karen Kaspar.

Wednesday, September 19, 2001—VESTNIK/5 to see you at the Barbecue Cookoff.

Bring a friend. They're always welcome.

Fraternally, Dorothy Markert, Reporter —SPJST-

Districts Six and Seven State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, left, visits with District Six Barbecue Cookoff Chairmen Leo and Jo Ann Jares at the Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day. Leo and Jo Ann did a wonderful job selling tickets to benefit the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

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Prizes, Prizes and More Prizes!

The Youth Club prizes were then given away. Winners were Joyce Lubsovsky, Kathy Smotek, A.E. Smotek, Helen Zabransky, Margaret Smotek, Frances Urban, Dan Voskamp, Tony Matula, Janice Kahanek, Annie Vahalik, Alex Galetka and Margie Gallia.

Door prizes that were drawn during the day were won by John Zak, Julius Galetka, Susan Siptak, Meagan Corporon, Aline Wojtek, Morgan Scott, Tracy Smotek, Phelan Scott, Viola Holly, Louis Nagelmueller, Robin Scott, Helen Zabransky, Alphonse Rabel, Frances Urban, Bennie Orsak, Alton Chudej, Vera Orsak, Kayla Rabel, Shirley Kalmus, Ida Neubauer, Leo Jares, Helen Micek, Alex Galetka, Ronald Sustaita, Elizabeth Vahalik, Philip Vahalik, Al Jonietz, Emil Treptow and Lillie Balusek,

Lodge 4, Hallettsville President Joe Siptak accepts gavel on behalf of his lodge from District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom.

It was voted to have a lodge barbecue team for the Third Annual District Six Barbecue Cookoff and Festival on September 14 and 15 at the El Campo-Hilije Lodge Hall. Philip Vahalik and Raymond Sustaita will be on the committee.

The rest of the afternoon was spent playing bingo sponsored by the Youth Club and visiting. The day was a success and enjoyed by all.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, September 23 at the Legion Hall Tap Room at 2:30 p.m. instead of the usual 2 p.m. July, August and September birthdays will be recognized and a cake given. Lunch will be served.

Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJSTGet Involved.

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood grandparents enjoy luau, courtesy of the Youth Club Hi! Those of you that were unable to attend, you sure missed a "grand" Grandparent's Day Luncheon at Lodge 6, Cottonwood on Sunday, September 9. This luncheon was done by the Lodge 6, Cottonwood, Youth Club.

These kids and their youth leader, Sister Peggy Dobecka, did a great job, along with the help of some parents.

They really put on a beautiful luncheon. Their theme was Hawaiian with the luau being Italian style. We were served spaghetti, lasagna, salad, corn and garlic bread. Afterwards, we could all enjoy the delicious desserts that they prepared for us. They had some very good yummy banana pudding (my favorite).

They presented leis to all the grandparents, which we were all wearing.

They served iced tea at the luncheon and had them placed at all seating areas for everyone. The tea was served in beautiful colorful glasses to go along with their Hawaiian theme, and we all got to take our glass home as a keepsake.

Thanks a whole bunch to all the Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club for a very good delicious meal and for the leis and drinking glasses. All of us grandparents, as well as others, enjoyed the day.

Fraternally, Stella Perez —SPJST-

Our meetings were called to order

by President Johnnie Janak.

President Janak led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Afterwards, a prayer was led by Secretary Joe J. Sulak.

July 16 Meeting The minutes of June meeting were read by Secretary Joe J. Sulak and approved. The financial report was given by Treasurer Gearldeen Faust.

Vice President Edwin Zimmerhazel gave us his financial reports.

It was of great pleasure to have the Districts One and Five State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen in attendance. She gave us an update of what has been taking place. Also she shared the outcome of the fund raising for lodge members in Houston area that were victims of the flood. We voted on giving a donation and it was approved.

Vice President Zimmerhazel had prices for materials to redo floors in the main part of the hall. He is working on getting bids for the labor part.

He reported that they would be working on the roof of the hall.

The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were served.

August 27 Meeting Vice President Zimmerhazel reported that we have someone who will be doing the floors and repairs on some of the windows in the hall. Work is continuing on the roof of the hall.

We voted in a new member, Carlea Faye Kubicek.

President Janak gave us a brief updated of the 2001 Program and how it is doing.

Plans were put into motion for the upcoming appreciation dinner we will have September 9, 2001.

The meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Betty Barta, Reporter —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hillje enjoys Labor Day Lodge

On Monday, September 3, Labor Day, we held bingo at our lodge like every Monday, but this day was special because we not only celebrated Labor Day, but we also celebrated the birthdays for some of our workers on "Crew A." The workers brought their special dish to make this occasion extra special. The birthday celebrants had birthdays from June to October with one exception of Josephine Bacak who has a birthday coming up in February. She and her husband, Allen Bacak are pictured with some of their fresh popcorn. Mr. and Mrs. Bacak are the snack bar chairmen.

We had a great time.

Fraternally, Sheldon Holub Operator Crew A (Editor's Note: Please see related photos on page 7.)

—SPJST-

48, Beyersville hosts Progressive "42" tournament Lodge

The SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a progressive "42" Tournament on Saturday, October 27, 2001. Registration fee is $10 and includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and we plan to begin playing at 9:15 a.m. Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes

29, Taylor barbecue cook-off September 28-29 Lodge

Taylor Lodge 29 held its meeting on Thursday, September 6 at 7 p.m.

President Scott Green called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call of officers was called.

The barbecue committee will meet Thursday, September 20 at 7 p.m. to make the final plans for the Barbecue Cookoff. We are having a silent auction with the barbecue cook-off. Friday and Saturday, September 28 - 29.

The dance on Friday, September 28 music by Czech Melody Masters will be upstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Our regular meeting will be on the second Sunday, October 14 at 4 p.m. with a covered dish lunch. Hope to see new faces at our next meeting and

Lodge 25, Cylcone "Everyday Heroes" During a recent meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone, a number of active members were recognized with the presentation of "Everyday Hero" pins.

Recipients pictured above, from left, front, are: Lorene Haisler, Barbara Macek, Bernice Sebek, Pat Sebek, Martha Zavodny, Willie Mae Vanicek, Helen Tome, Patsy Baker, Tammy Baker and Joan Vanicek. BACK: Brian Vanicek, Wilbert Mikeska, Jerry Cabla, David Nauert, Melanie Zavodny, Doris Vanicek, Harold Vanicek, Richard Greger, Bobby Hoelscher, Milton Zavodny, Joe Holster and State FAC Gladys Yates. PIN RECIPIENTS NOT PICTURED: Ginger Greger, Rhonda Greger, Robert Macek, Margaret Mikeska and Louise Zavodny.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 19, 2001 per game. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m. We especially invite SPJST members, but anyone is welcome. You do not need a partner as all players will draw numbers and be seated accordingly for the first round. The two winners will move to the next table and split up and play with the losers who remain at that table. There will be no head table, thus all winners will move. We will use the same rules

that the SPJST uses. We ask that players please pre-register so we can determine the food needs; however, it is not a must to pre-register. To pre-register or for more information, please contact Bobby L. Wuensche at 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421; or call (512) 365-3013.

Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche —SPJST-

Lodge 54, West Installs Officers, Honors "Everyday Heroes"

Lodge 49, Rowena fish fry set for September 29 All members of Lodge 49 are invited to a membership fish fry on September 29 beginning at 3 p.m.

Members are encouraged to attend.

The lodge will provide everything, so come on out and enjoy the fellowship and fish fry.

Fraternally, Nancy Schwertner President —SPJST-

Lodge 51, Ellinger meets September 19

During a recent meeting of Lodge 54, West, - a number of active members were recognized with the presentation of "Everyday Hero" pins.

Recipients pictured above, from left, front, are: President Wilburn Willis, Financial Secretary/FAC Maxine Sefcik, Recording Secretary/English Reporter Anne Emery and Janice Kaluza, Sales Representative. BACK: Jana Vaculik, Vice President/Sales Rep Freddie Kaluza, Marcela Vaculik and Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik.

MORE EVERYDAY HEROES: Pictured above, from left, front, are Anne Hlavenka, Irene Plsek, Mona Zahirniak, Audit Committee Chairman and Lill Matus, Kitchen Chairman. BACK: Ray Holasek, Georgia Lyons, Terry Sefcik and Richard Hlavenka.

Dear Members, Please note that the quarterly meeting of Lodge 51, Ellinger, will be held on Wednesday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. at John and Burdine Divin's camp house.

Fraternally, Burdine Divin —SPJST--

Lodge 80, Holland welcomes new sales rep at September meeting President Harold Rohde called the meeting to order of Lodge 80 at 4 p.m September 1, 2001. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and then a moment of silence for departed members. All officers were present.

Glen Latham, Secretary, read the minutes of the August meeting. The minutes were approved as read. He also gave reports of all committees and they were fine. Under communications he read a letter from the SPJST Home Office asking for a donation to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum (LAM). G. L. Brisbin moved to give $100 to the

The SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbook Includes more than 500 pages of delicious recipes contributed by MIST members from all over. Books are $11 each and available through the SPJST Home Office.

To get yours, write: SPJST Anniversary Cookbook do SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 16503.

For lodge and youth club volume orders and discounts, please contact Daryl Entrop MOW 727-7578.

cause, seconded by Gloria Sala.

Motion carried.

A thank you note was read from Risa, Frankie, Jr., Victoria and Cyril Pajestka.

Frank Pajestka, Jr. reported on the Mission 2100 stating we are working and getting closer to our goal.

New Sales Rep Welcomed President Rohde then introduced Linda Hill, our new sales representative. Brother Rohde then asked for help for the Christmas party, someone to clean up after the party, for pay.

A memorial to the Keith David Zajicek Scholarship Fund at Holland will be made in his memory. Frank Wood is on the ailing list.

Those having birthdays in September are G. L. Brisbin and Joy Jackson. Names picked for door prizes were Calvin Eckermann, Rick Benner, Glen Latham, Billie Latham and Frank Pajestka, Jr. There being no further business, Rick Benner moved to adjourn, seconded by Doris Eckermann.

Next Meeting October 6 The October meeting will be October 6, 2001 at 4 pm. See you there!

Fraternally, Estelle G. Coker, Reporter --SPJST-

MORE EVERYDAY HEROES: Pictured above, from left, front, are Lucille Price Gladys Quitter, Lillie Mynar, Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar. BACK: Christine Bishop, Jacob Kaluza, Nathan Kaluza and Albina Matusek. Not pictured Sales Rep Max Reynolds, Evelyn Reynolds, Yvonne Nors, Edwin Nors, Greg Nors, Dustin Matus, Mary P. Mynar, James Quitter and Amanda Mynar.

Pictured, from left, front, are Ray Matus, Hall Manager and Al Marchak, Sales Representative.

Pictured, from left, front are Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, who installed the Lodge 54 officers and committees, Jon. Vaculik and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Yates.

Bringing New Life to Old Traditions Members of the Sefcik family of Lodge 54, West promote their colorful Czech heritage at the 2001 Westfest celebration. Pictured in front, from left, are Luke and Leia Sefcik. Pictured in back, from left, are: Maxine Sefcik, son, Edwin (Bubba) Sefcik and his wife, Melissa. For 26 years — as long has there has been a Wesffest — Sister Maxine has been coordinating the celebration's multi-cultural program. Bubba, Melissa and their children, Luke and Leia, are members of the West Czech Folk Dancers.

Wednesday, September 19, 2001—VESTNiK/7 Lodge 148 has five members for the cookoff team for the District Six Cookoff in September. Lodge 148 will also sell pickles and nachos.

Colby Bexley would like to announce the birth of her newest daughter, Taylor Tilyn Bexley on August 20, weighing in at six pounds, nine ounces and was 19 inches long.

Taylor is also future member of Lodge 148. Welcome, Taylor Bexley.

Submitted by, Diana Johnson —SPJST-

Lodge 40-El Campo-Hillje Bingo Crew Celebrates on Labor Day LEFT PHOTO: "Crew A" celebrants are from left, front: Robbie Gonzales, Betty Sanders and Janet Marek; BACK: Sheldon Holub, Diane Seamen and Jackie Lipinsky. RIGHT PHOTO: Snack Bar Chairmen Allen Bacak and Josephine Bacak join in the celebration.

Lodge 151, Wharton invites members, guests to hamburger social in Hungerford Members of Lodge 151: Members of Lodge 151, Wharton, do not forget to attend our hamburger social on Sunday, September 30, 2001 at the Hungerford KJT Hall beginning at 3 p.m.

Bring a favorite dessert or side dish to be served with the hamburgers.

The lodge will furnish the fixings for the hamburgers.

Members and guests are welcome.

Please let us know how many will be attending from your family.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek Fraternal Activities Coordinator (979) 543- 6220 —SPJST-

Lodge 148,

El Maton converts to monthly meetings Dear Readers, Lodge 148 opened the August 26 meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. There were several very special guests present—Howard

Leshikar, Gene McBride, Gladys Yates, Mike Ahlstrom, and Melanie Zavodny. Cindy Anderson, our new Sales Rep. was also present.

The minutes were read from the July meeting and accepted. The financial report was brought up to date. It was also accepted. It was also voted to get rid of the miscellaneous paper work that was over ten years old. It was noted that Michael Anderson has been reinstated as a certificate holder and lodge member. There was a mix up with his policy and thanks to Mike Ahlstrom and the Home Office it has been corrected. We are glad to have you back, Michael.

Howard Leshikar announced that Lodge 148 would be receiving its $500 incentive check for having monthly meetings. He also congratulated Lodge 148 for going to monthly meetings and starting a youth club. He also suggested that each person attending the meeting call five people and remind them to attend the next meeting. This type of trend would greatly increase attendance at all lodge meetings.

Gene McBride reminded everyone that the lodge needs to meet its quota of ten certificates.

Melanie Zavodny congratulated Lodge 148 for the new Youth Club.

The first member of the Youth Club, Andrew Zielonka, was present and introduced.

Mike Ahlstrom wanted to point out that SPJST is dedicated to helping each lodge grow.

Spotlight on Lodge 133, San Antonio

Lodge 180, Burleson

reports on September meeting We had our regular scheduled meeting on September 5, 2001.

All minutes and reports were given.

The membership voted to donate $25 towards the 2001 - 2002 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Fund.

The Hospice benefit dance held on August 19, 2001 raised $641. Many thanks to our President John Hilcher for his hard work and dedication in putting together the dance. John also went and got donations for door prizes from area businesses and individuals.

Many thanks for their generosity towards this worthwhile cause.

Birthday wishes for September go to Joe Hurtik, Sr. Joe, Sr. has been a valued member for many years.

Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. Happy birthday and many more to come. Also, birthday wishes to our member, DeAngela Hurtik.

Happy birthday, DeAngela.

We want to thank Estelle Hurtik for this month's door prizes. Everyone went home with a little something.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 3, 2001.

Members, please come and see what we are all about. You will form new friendships and can become involved in lodge activities.

Ann Sammet, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 196,

Houston-West meets September 25 Please note that due to a scheduling conflict at our lodge hall, our next monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, September 25 at 7 p.m. This is for September only. We will let you know at the next meeting if the regular meeting date and time is changed.

Fraternally, Evelyn Mikeska, President —SPJST-

Lodge 202, State Field Representative for Districts Six and Seven Karen Kaspar, left, presents Lodge 133 President and Sales Representative Jarolyn Popp with a certificate of appreciation at the August meeting.

Congratulations to Grace and Emil Rohan, who celebrated their 60th wedding annivesary at the August meeting of Lodge 133, San Antonio.

Jourdanton hosts District Seven Family Fun Day Lodge 202, Jourdanton hosted the District Seven Family Fun Day at the

At Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Grandchildren follow the lead set by their grandparents Conner Prochaska of Arlington, Texas was recently elected President of his Junior Class at Martin High School. He is also a member of the Show Choir and Chorale, a receiver on the Varsity 5A Football team and involved in the school's theatrical program.

Conner's younger brother, Joey, plays select basketball and is a receiver on the freshman football team. He takes honor classes and was one of twelve freshman just appointed to be in the Student Council Leadership Program.

Their grandfather, Frank Prochaska, is a trustee of SPJST Lodge 92 and their grandmother, Josephine, was the lodge's first female president.

Conner and Joey Prochaska are both members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth.

—SPJSTLonghorn Museum in Pleasanton Sunday, September 9, 2001 with 75 attending.

District President Larry Wagner, Jr. presided. Lodge 202 Youth Club posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lodge 202 President Jeff Barta welcomed everyone.

All district officers were present.

Lodges represented were Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; Lodge 107, Floresville; Lodge 133, San Antonio; Lodge 185, New Braunfels; and Lodge 202, Jourdanton.

Special guests were Supreme Lodge Chairman and District Seven Director Bob Bayer, Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin and Districts Six and Seven Field Representative Karen Kaspar.

The district voted to purchase a public address system for the district activities.

The spring district meeting will be hosted by Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

Contests and games followed the meeting.

Fraternally, Bettie House District Secretary —SPJST-

Corpus Christi

Circle of Women reports on September meeting 'The Corpus Christi Circle of Women met September 6 at Sokol with 29 regular members, two honorary members and five guests attending. Our guests were Monsignor George Harris, Joe Nemecek, Myles Marek, Jerry Sijansky and Duane McAlister.

Vice President Helen Kasparek called the meeting to order in President Kathy Marek's absence for the second month. Kathy's husband,

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 19, 2001 Bill, was still in the hospital having been moved to M.D. Anderson in Houston for surgery. I'm happy to report the family received word the day after our meeting that he was being released and they were coming home.

It was good to have Georgia Ann Kubala with us again after her recent illness. It was also good to have Monsignor George Harris as our guest once more. He was spending a two week vacation with his mother, Helen Sacky, here in Corpus Christi. Jerry Sijansky brought our latest group picture, framed and hung it next to the three others taken over the past ten years. Names identifying each of us are at the bottom.

Thank you very much, Jerry. His is also having smaller copies made for anyone wanting one.

Thanks was given to Clem and Helen Kasparek for setting up tables and chairs for our meeting and all who participate in the clean up afterwards.

It is so easy to attend a function, enjoy it and never give a thought to those who do the work to make it possible.

Thanks also to Annie Regmund for her donation to the Krouzek. Also a personal thank you to Annie for all the years of working for Sokol and SPJST. Without members of her dedication, our organizations would not exist.

Betty Jurica brought a picture of Della Elzner that appeared in the local newspaper. Della attended the Chopin Society Concert a fund raiser for St. Pius Church and ended up on the society page.

Officers Elected Election of officers was held a month early so more time can be devoted to just having a good time at our October anniversary party. The officers for the next two years are as follows: President Helen Kasparek Vice President Frances McDonald Secretary Becky Elzner Treasurer Norma Baker Financial Secretary Delores Pollack

Yearly dues were increased from $5 to $7 and the price of guest meals increased from $3 to $4.

After "Happy Birthday" was sung to Clarice Marek and Lil Hruska, a special tribute was paid to Lil Hruska who turned 90 on September 8. It is hard to believe Lil is 90 as she looks many years younger. Her daughter, Evelyn, saw to it that Lil attended our meeting so we could surprise her. Lil was presented with the Kentucky Colonel Award, a certificate, a lovely personal letter from Governor Rick Perry, birthday cards from her grandchildren and numerous friends and a special card signed by our members along with a monetary gift. She was also presented with a huge personalized birthday cake and two longstemmed red rose buds. Don't know who was happier—Lil or Evelyn. The rest of us were happy for her, too. Lil is our fifth member to turn 90 and we have tried to make each feel special on the momentous occasion because they were. Looking forward to our 10th anniversary.

I remain ...

Fraternally yours, Anna Marie Moss

—SPJST-

Joseph's Catholic Church picnic this Sunday St.

St. Joseph's Church holds its 56th annual picnic this Sunday, September 23 in Cyclone and the public is invited. The picnic will include a sausage and home fried chicken dinner from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Plates are $6.50.

Live music by Clem Kubacak and the Polka Stars will be offered from noon until 3 p.m.

Games — including bingo, hardware store, general store, ring stand, face painting, football throw, baseball throw, putt-putt golf and Cyclone Express train ride — begin at 11 a.m.

The auction starts at 3:30 p.m.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church is located 13 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at the blinking light on Highway 53 to FM 485, then go one-and-a-half miles.

—SPJST-

The SPJST

Youth Achiever.

A Fraternal Life Insurance Plan for Young People Ages o to 15.

Children will outgrow clothes and the shoes but the SPJST Youth Achiever life insurance certificate offers benefits that can last a lifetime. What's more, it's very affordable!. You can get $io,000 to $50,000 of life insurance coverage for your child or grandchild for just pennies a day.

Premiums are low: $5.40 monthly or $60 annually per $io,000 unit of coverage, with a maximum of five units per youngster.

The SPJST Youth Achiever certificate also builds cash value.

Accidental death and payor disability riders are available. For more information on the SPJST Youth Achiever Life certificate or other financial products, please contact your local lodge sales representative.

Reunions Mechell Family The Mechell family will hold a reunion on Saturday, September 22, 2001 at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall. From IH35 at West, Texas, exit to FM 2114. Go east on FM 2114 approximately four miles to South Czech Hall Road (at Cottonwood Store.) Turn right on South Czech Hall Road, Cottonwood Hall is the first building on the right about 1/2 mile.

Schedule of events includes registration at 11 a.m.; lunch at 12 noon; short meeting/entertainment at 1 p.m.; clean up hall at 5 p.m.; and reunion over at 6 p.m.—see you next year!

Each family is asked to bring a meat dish, side dish and dessert. Tea, coffee, bread, plates and tableware will be provided. Also bring information and photos of Mechell family heritage.

For more information, contact Arlene Slaughter (979) 830-7014; Kay Polansky (210) 653-76535; or Georgia Belville (254) 822-1771.

All relatives and friends are invited.

Hope you all can and will come. See you there.

Submitted by, Ruth Krizan

Kulhanek Family The 29th Kulhanek family reunion for the descendants of Antonin and Celestine Kulhanek will be held on September 23, 2001. The event starts with mass at 8:15 a.m. in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Frelsburg, Texas. Family registration will begin at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Dining Hall.

A potluck luncheon will proceed at noon. Please bring your favorite prepared meats, casseroles, vegetables, salads, and/or desserts to share with the family. Bread and beverages will be provided.

Each family is requested to offer a monetary contribution. Door prizes, a raffle and silent auction will also be held to help raise money for the family's treasury. Home baked goods, crafts or other items donated for these fund raisers would be greatly appreciated.

Planned activities include horseshoes, dominoes, cards and the traditional guessing game. We welcome all games your family enjoys as well.

Any photOs, which can be added to the family collection, would be a wonderful gift. Please attend this day of fun, reminiscing and historical facts of the Kulhanek family. For more information, please contact Jerry and Karen Kulhanek at home phone (713) 4557986 or e-mail at itsme0217@ yahoo.com.

Poboril-SvobodaCabla Families Dear Family, It's time again for our yearly gettogether. As we have done in the past, we will be meeting at the Seaton Community Center in Seaton, Texas.

We will gather on Saturday, October 13, 2001 with registration beginning at 10 a.m. Please bring homemade gifts or "white elephant" items for game prizes.

Lunch will be served between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a dessert or vegetable dish. The meat, drinks, bread, and dinnerware will be provided so you just need to come hungry and ready for visiting.

The dues will continue to be $2 per person and 75 cents per child under 12 years of age.

Please notify and invite all members of our family. Hope to see you Saturday, October 13, 2001.

Jack and Ann Thompson (817) 265-3092 Shirley Patterson (254) 985-0018 Ruth Keith (817) 275-3072 Gary and Norma Tucker (254) 774-1228

Kasparek Family Descendants of Vaclav, Veronica, and Anna Kasparek will hold a family reunion on Sunday, October 14, 2001 at the SPJST Hall in Fayetteville, Texas. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a covered dish meal at 12:30 p.m.

Plates, napkins, utensils, ice, coffee and tea will be furnished. Bring your photos to share memories. Please come and invite relatives and friends to join us.

For more information, contact Evelyn Kurecka Stiles (daughter of Lydia Kasparek Kurecka), 1400 Fairground, No. B, Taylor, Texas, 76574; or phone (512) 352-2296; or Rudy Grossman (son of Julia Kasparek Grossman), 4102 Dove Lane, Temple, Texas, 76502; or phone (254) 791-8889.

Rudy Grossman September 30 Anton and Catherine Koudelka family— at Moravia Dining Hall, Moravia, Texas.

For information, call Evelyn Dodds (361) 578-1419 in Victoria; Lillie Bures (361) 771-3895 in Ganado; or Lorene Vaculik (979) 562-2386 in Moravia.

October 6 Milberger family—at the Edge Community Center, Edge School House Road, Off FM 974, off East Bypass, (Earl Rudder Freeway) North Bryan. For any questions, please call Willie and Josie Milberger (979) 589-3289 or Evelyn (Milberger) Francis (979) 589-2508; e-mail befran@tx cyber.com ; or Bill Milberger (979) 822-0175.

October 6 Joe John Sebek and Frances Koslovsky Sebek family—at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall). For more information, please call (254) 985-2361.

October 7 Ondrasek-Surovik families—at the Cooks Point Community Center east of Caldwell.

For any questions, please call Adele Englemann (979) 272-8789; Robert Ondrasek (979) 272-8157; or Viola Vitopil (979) 260-1237.

October 21 Descendants of Joseph Orsak, wife, Apolona and daughter, Anna—at the American Legion Auxiliary Building, El Campo, Texas. For more information contact, Lorrane Kana (979) 543-2118, El Campo; Charlyne Labay, (979) 335-6088, East Bernard; Vicki Dressler (281) 5421774, Deer Park; Willie Mae Cihal (512) 771-2658, Ganda; Janell Labay (409) 2432396, Hamshire; or Viola and George Kunetka (979) 648-2129, El Campo.

—SPJST--

Wednesday, September 19, 2001—VESTNIK/9

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy The officers and membership of Lodge 151, Wharton, express their sincere sympathy to the family of our beloved lodge brother,

ANTON ADOLPH SABRSULA. Funeral services for Anton Adolph Sabrsula, 77, of Boling, were held Thursday, August 30, 2001 at Abell Street Church of Christ with Gene Polvado and Sherrill Speer officiating.

Burial was held at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Rosenberg.

Mr. Sabrsula died August 27, 2001 at Gulf Coast Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born August 10, 1924 in Needville, Texas to Adolf and Ludmilla Muniza Sabrsula.

He was a heavy equipment operator and worked for Trees of Texas of

Houston for 10 years before his retirement in 1983. Brother Sabrsula had been a resident of Boling since 1975 and was a member of the Abell Street Church of Christ. He married Willie Mae Mahlmann on September 4, 1954.

Survivors include wife, Willie Mae Sabrsula of Boling; daughters, Diann Gustavic of Friendswood, Linda Holly of Houston, Patricia Ramsey of Wharton and William E. "Billy" Bennett of Rosenberg; sisters, Viola Kalina of Newgulf, Pauline Kalina of Wharton, Lillie Kalina of Bastrop, Mary Ann Dorris of El Campo, Clara Kutach of Wharton, Betty Dry of Angelton and Tracy Howell of Edna; brothers, Alfred Sabrsula of Wharton, Paul Sabrsula of Simonton and A.J. Sabrsula of Pinehurst; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews survive.

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Death Claim

Anton was preceded in death by his parents, Adolf and Ludmilla Sabrsula; and daughter, Joyce Marie.

Pallbearers were Darrell Kutach, Alfred Sabrsula, Jr., Bobby Dorris, Gary Kalina, Larry Kalina and Mike Kalina, nephews.

If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 204 2nd Street, Wharton, Texas, 77488.

May he rest in peace and his memory remain with us forever.

Fraternally submitted by, Pauline Kalina Secretary Madeline Shimek President Charles Bucek First Vice President David Bucek Second Vice President Carolyn Bucek Treasurer Rita Vanek Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ray Pilgrim Chaplain —SPJST-

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Location Home. Office Gonzales Rowena Waco Talton New Tabor Fort Worth Houston Seaton Cottonwood Houston Houston Houston Waco Houston Jourdanton San Antonio East Bernard Houston Houston Elk Cyclone Ennis Gainesville Taylor Academy Seaton San Antonio Houston Longview Houston Corpus Christi Pasadena Waco Fort Worth El Campo-Hillje Taylor Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Dallas Needville Houston Houston Ennis

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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy.

Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST--

10/VESTNIK-Wednesday, September 19, 2001

In Memory of Adela Rosalia Vavrin

In Memory of Vlasta Chaloupka Machann

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the bereaved family of ADELA ROSALIA (PSENCIK) VAVRIN. Memorial services for Adela Rosalia (Psencik) Vavrin, 84, of Joshua and formerly of La Grange, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2001 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange with Monsignor Harry Mazurkiewicz officiating. A Rosary was held at 9:30 a.m. before Mass; Mrs. Vavrin was cremated at the time of her death on June 22, 2001.

Mrs. Vavrin was born September 30, 1916 in Wallis, Texas, the daughter of the late Theo and Emilie (Siller) Psencik. She was baptized at the Guardian of Angels Catholic Church in Wallis on October 8, 1916. She moved to La Grange as a little girl and later as a teenager, she moved to San Antonio to work and later moved to Fort Worth where she met her future husband at a dance. She married Theophil (Bennie) Vavrin on April 17, 1944 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Fort Worth. They lived in the Fort Worth area and on their farm in Bartlett for over 30 years. They retired and lived in Mabank and then moved to live in LaVernia for 11 years. These last few years, they lived by, and then with, their son's family in Burleson until her death in June. Mrs. Vavrin was a homemaker, member of the Catholic Faith, KJZT, Czech Society of America and the SPJST Lodge 154 in Fort Worth.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Margie Ryza; and five brothers, Louie, Ludwig, Willie, Joe and John Psencik.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Theophil Bennie Vavrin of Burleson, Texas; three daughters, Rosemary Vavrin of Anchorage, Alaska; Irene and husband, Jim Hunt of San Pedro, California; Jeannette Vavrin of California; two sons, Ernest and wife, Rita Vavrin of Jacksonville, Florida; John and wife, Judy Vavrin of Burleson, Texas; five grandchildren; Randy Vavrin of Arlington, Texas; Ann Marie and Andrew Vavrin, both of Houston; Emily and Patrick Vavrin, both of Florida; two sisters, Sophie Williams and Antonio (Tony) Faldyn, both of La Grange; two brothers, Jerome and wife, Martha Psencik and Frank Psencik, all of La Grange; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange.

There was a reception following the memorial services at the church parish hall where the family requested that family pictures be brought for a time of sharing.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Koenig and Strickland, in La Grange, Texas.

May our departed sister rest in peace. God bless you.

Rose Steinman Jeanie Mason Carrie Milan -SPJST-

Vlasta Chaloupka Machann, 86, of Pasadena, Texas, left her earthly home on Sunday, September 2, 2001 after a brief battle with cancer. Born December 22, 1914 near Caldwell, Texas, in Burleson, County to Czech immigrant Joe Chaloupka and his wife, Anna God, she grew up in the home of her Godfather Emil Lesikar after her mother died in 1915. Diligent to learn English and determined to make something of her life, Vlasta worked her way through San Marcos State Teachers College and began a lifelong teaching career.

Like many of her generation, she lost her beloved husband, Henry Machann in the war in 1944, but married his cousin, Joe Machann, at the war's end in 1946. Settling in the industrial two on Pasadena, Mrs. Machann taught art to thousands of young people and shared her vision with the entire school.

She and her students transformed uninspiring, institutional walls and ceilings, creating a pumpkin farm in fall or perhaps a snowstorm in winter, making magic with paper and paint.

A founding member of Pasadena Brethren Church, SPJST Lodge 172, and Zeta Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, she volunteered her talent and incredible energy in service to God, family and community. She practiced generous hospitality to friends and strangers, offering them all a home filled with art, good Czech cooking and love. Never complaining, never a gossip, never expecting thanks, Vlasta was especially sensitive to people in need of a family, opening her home for a night, a month or year.

Her daughter, Betty Jo (B.J.) Yonley and her husband, Bill enjoyed traveling with her on every family vacation, while Bill patiently helped her with her garden after her husband, Joe Machann's death. Daughter, Donna Fowler,and her husband, Joe, pampered her with food and fun in her visits to their home in Austin. Beloved niece, Mary Jane Foley of Lafayette, Colorado will miss her unconditional love, as will grandchildren, Tommy, William Lori Anna and Jonathan Yonley and Brittany and Amber Fowler.

Her surviving sisters are Adele Stephenson, Albina Dornhoefer, Rosie Wilde, Mary Kaulfus, Agnes Love and Clara Kramer.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday, September 5 at 7 p.m. at Pasadena Brethren Church with reception following the service. Funeral services were on Thursday, September 6 at 3 p.m. at New Tabor Brethren Church, Caldwell, Texas. Interment was in Old New Tabor Cemetery, Caldwell, Texas.

-SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy Members of Lodge 6, Cottonwood wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our member, ERNEST MALER, age 88 of West, who passed away Thursday afternoon, July 12, 2001 at West Rest Haven.

Funeral services were held 10 a.m.

Monday, July 16 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West with Minister Bob Martin officiating. Military graveside rites followed at Vaughan Cemetery and were conducted by V.F.W. Post 4819 of West. The family received visitors from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 15 at the funeral home.

Mr. Maler was born on August 1, 1912 near West, the son of August and Elizabeth Maler. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He married Jewel Evelyn Bundrant on September 6, 1952 in Lacy Lakeview. He worked as a farmer for most of his life until his retirement in 1974. Ernest was an avid fisherman and loved raising cattle on his farm. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 4819 of West and SPJST Lodge 6 in Cottonwood. He also was a member of West Church of Christ.

He is preceded in death by six brothers; and two sisters.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jewel Maler of West; several nieces, nephews; and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Keith Curry, Jake Whaley, Charles Maler, Don Adair, David Maler, Jerry Hickman, Edward Stacey and C. A. Wilburn.

Memorials may be made to West Ambulance or West Church of Christ.

Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements.

Resolution Committee Bill Skerik Georgia Skerik Peggy Dobecka -SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy The officers and members of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts expresses their sincere sympathy to the family of FRANK JOE POSIVAL, JR., 83 of Port Lavaca, Texas who passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2001. He was born in Edgeworth, Texas on October 29, 1917 to Frank and Mary Hundle Posival.

He was employed as a foreman for the City of Dallas and a member of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Hundle Posival; brothers, Melvin and Del Posival; and sister, Elsie Adamek.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 9, 2001 at the Houston National Cemetery with military honors.

He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Mae Posival of Port Lavaca; daughter, Frankie Norres of El Campo; stepson, George "Mickey" Watson of Grand Prairie; brother, Edwin Posival of Rusk; sisters, Francis Oliver of San Diego, California, Genevie Posival of Dallas, Dorothy Roschetzky of Temple and Adeline Mueck of Belton; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Sidonia Svoboda Charlsie Svetlik

-SPJST-

In Memory of Jerry Haag Jerry Louis Haag, 70 of Taylor, died Wednesday, July 4, 2001 in Temple.

Mr. Haag was born in Thrall, Texas on June 25, 1931, the son of Jesse Louis and Delia Alma (Eisfeldt) Haag.

He was a resident of the Taylor area for most of his life and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the SPJST. On August 8, 1953, he was married to Bessie Strnad. He was employed with Austin White Lime as a heavy equipment operator for over 15 years.

Preceding him in death were his father; and son in-law, Lester Hudspeth.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie Haag of Taylor; his mother, Adale Atkinson of Yorktown; daughters, Rose Hudspeth of Austin, Janice Bigon and husband, John of Taylor, Cathy Sholes of Hutto; son, Larry Haag and wife, Debra of Taylor; sister, Dorothy Brysch and husband, Alfred of Yorktown; four grandchildren, Christie Johns'on and husband, Brandon, Lisa Haag, Jennifer and Justin Bigon.

Rosary was recited Friday, July 6 at 7 p.m. at Condra Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held at II a.m., Saturday, July 7 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Reverend Tom Chamberlain officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were John Bigon, Jr., Justin Bigon, Darrell Brysch, David Pribly, Gary Pribly, and Billy Pribly.

Arrangements by Condra Funeral Home.

Dorothy Marken

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and friends of our departed member, CLIFTON YANOWSKI, 78, a retired ticket agent, died Saturday, August 25, 2001 at a North Richland Hills hospital. The funeral was Tuesday, August 28 at 10 a.m. at St. John The Apostle Catholic Church.

Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation was 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, August 27, at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.

Clifton Yanowski was born July 26, 1923 in Fort Worth. He retired from Delta Airlines after 41 years of service. He served in the Army in the early 1940s. He was a member of St. John The Apostle Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Carol YanowSki; daughter, Diane Yanowski; son, Steven Yanowski; brother, Oliver and wife, Oyzell Yanowski, all of Fort Worth; and several nephews and nieces.

May our departed brother rest in peace and may his family and friends keep his treasured memories always in their hearts.

Mount Olivet Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Resolution Committee Rose Milan Steinman Jeanie Milan Mason Carrie Milan -SPJST-

Wednesday, September 19, 2001—VISTNIk/11

Youth Letters Section

Let's hear what your members and youth clubs are doing to make a positive difference in your community.

Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, do SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question?

Call (800) 727-7578

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club discusses Youth Club plan coming fall activities upcoming activities Dear Vestnik Readers, Welcome back to school all youth.

We began our month by taking cakes to the nursing home. We held our monthly meeting on Sunday, September 9.

Before our meeting we prepared and served dinner to the grandparents from our lodge. At our meeting, we talked about shoe box gifts for the needy or taking clothes to a mission in New Mexico. We talked about a fall trip and we also talked about the District Three Fall Meeting. I hope everyone is enjoying school!

Fraternally yours, Brooke Craig, 13 9/19/01 —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Youth Club enjoys Westfest work, play Dear Readers, Hello, to everyone. We started our month out with Wesffest. Thanks to everyone who came out and bought stuff from our booth and a special thank you to Mary and Appa for taking me to ride the rides. I had fun!

We sold all the kolaches we baked.

We made dinner for our grandparents.

After dinner we held our youth club meeting and we talked about all the upcoming events. After our meeting, we stayed for the adult meeting and received awards for the year.

Congratulations to everyone!

I am having birthday on Thursday, September 13, so on this letter I can sign by my name that I am 8 years old.

Bracy Craig, 8 9/19/01 —SPJST----

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club reports successful Westfest Dear Readers, We met after we had prepared a meal for all the grandparents on September 9, 2001. Westfest was very successful. We took cakes to the rest home for September birthdays. We received our awards for the year 2000 - 2001. See you at next meeting.

Fraternally, Lakn Dieterich 9/19/01 —SPJST-

Dear Readers, We have had a busy month with Westfest Sunday, September 9. We prepared a meal for all the grandparents. Everyone seem to really enjoy it. We discussed what we would be doing in the coming months. We all had a nice time.

Fraternally, Amelia Peterson 9/19/01 —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

youth members prepare meal for grandparents Dear Readers, We had our meeting on Sunday, September 9, 2001 after the meal we had prepared for the grandparents.

Everyone enjoyed being together.

We sold everything at Westfest. It was well attended. We received our awards for participating in activities throughout the year 2000 - 2001. We discussed different community services. We will decide at the October meeting.

Fraternally, Jesse Karlik 9/19/01 SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Youth Club enjoys sausage sell-out Dear Readers, We held our meeting on Sunday, September 9. All officers gave their reports and they were in order. We had one visitor.

Thank you cards were read from Joey and Tammie Chranza and also from camp for our donation.

We will take cakes to the nursing home on the first Wednesday of October.

We sold all our sausage kolaches at Westfest. I was in the parade of Czech costumes also at Westfest.

I want to say thank you for the money I received for being Junior of the Year.

Fraternally, Christi Sparkman 9/19/01 —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

youth planning to "Make a Difference" on October 27 Dear Readers, At our meeting, we discussed going to the District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 25, Ennis. There will be also a Christmas Ornament contest.

We will try to do a project for Make a Difference Day on October 27. We will discuss this at our next meeting.

The next social will be October 5 at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will be held October 7 at 1:30 p.m. followed by the adult meeting.

Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka 9/19/01 —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Youth Club honors grandp6rents Dear Readers, At Westfest, we had a float and at the booth, we sold sausage kolaches we made.

On Sunday, September 9, the youth

*The Big District Two Trip 1 to Six Flags Over Texas Coming October 13, 2001 Get the details. ., Please see page 3.

1 club prepared a noon meal for Grandparent's Day. The theme was Hawaiian and each grandparent received a drinking glass of many colors. We served over 50 plates. Hope everyone enjoyed the meal and gift.

Grandparents help out so much these days and we thank them.

We also received our awards at the lodge meeting for District and State Youth Achievement Days and other projects we worked at.

Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka 9/19/01 —SPJST-

SPJST youth volunteers encouraged

to apply for NFCA scholarships Attention graduating high school students, you may be eligible for up to $3,000 for your college tuition costs.

Read on to learn how you can become a Volunteer Scholar of the NFCA Youth Volunteer Scholarship Program.

SPJST is a member of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), the Association of America's Fraternal Benefit Societies, and this entitles you to many benefits While the NFCA has always had a strong commitment to community service and volunteer activities, the Youth Volunteer Scholarship Program further upholds its dedication to supporting higher education, encouraging youth volunteerism and promoting the fraternal benefit system. This scholarship was created to recognize young people like you—students with a passion for their community.

The NFCA intends to award up to $35,000 in undergraduate scholarships for use during the 2002-2003 academic year. Awards will be made to graduating high school students based on demonstrated commitment to volunteer activities. Eight Volunteer &cholars will be awarded up to $3,000 each and 11 Honorable Mention recipients will be awarded up to $1,000 each. Scholarship payments cover actual costs for tuition, books and fees for the freshman year.

Scholarships are not to be used for room and board and they are nonrenewable.

In order to be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you must: 1. Be a graduating high school student;

2. Be a verified member of one of the NFCA's member societies; 3. Plan to enroll full-time in a fouryear undergraduate degree program; or plan to enroll full-time in a two—year degree program with intent to transfer to a four—year program 4. Plan to pursue a degree at an accredited four-year college or university; 5. Have ACT or SAT scores in the top 50 percent of the national norm; and 6. Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA based on a 4.0 scale OR be in the top 50 percent in class rank.

Please contact Melanie Zavodny at SPJST, (800) 727-7578 or e-mail melaniez@vvm.com for more information on the NFCA Volunteer Scholarship Program. You may also visit the NFCA website at www.nfcanet.org for a downloadable version of the application. Complete applications must be received by February 28, 2002.

The NFCA Youth volunteer Scholarship is an fraternal program for NFCA member-societies only. It is in addition to the scholarships offered by our own society and the eligibility requirements of the NFCA scholarship will still allow, you to participate in the SPJST scholarship program.

If you meet the eligibility requirements of the NFCA scholarship, we encourage you to apply. We want to help support you in this new and exciting phase of your life. Good luck and thanks for your continued involvement in our fraternal benefit society.

—SPJST-

12NESTNIK—Wednesday, September 19, 2001

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, SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny • PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

National Grandparent's Day

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The first Sunday after Labor Day has been declared National Grandparents Day in the United States. The proclamation for the holiday was signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. The September date was chosen to signify the "autumn years" of life. The holiday has three purposes:

Grandparents are our heritage and are essential members of our families and communities. That is why a special day, National Grandparent's Day, is set aside every year to honor grandparents. Please complete the family tree below.

• To honor grandparents everywhere.

• To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children.

• To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.

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My Mother

How did Grandparent's Day come into being? In 1970, Marian McQuade of West Virginia decided that there should be a special day for grandparents.

Marian had very personal experiences with the trials, tribulations and joys of grandparenting. The parents of 15 children, she and her husband Joe were grandparents to 40 grandchildren (now ranging in age from 38 to infants). In 1973, with assistance from Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV), the very first day celebrating grandparents was proclaimed by then Governor of West Virginia, Arch Moore. Senator Randolph then introduced a resolution for a National Grandparents Day and the rest is history!

My Paternal Grandfather

My Maternal Grandfather

My Paternal Grandmother

My Maternal Grandmother

My Great-Grandfather

My Great-Grandfather

One last thing to remember. On this important holiday honoring grandparents we should take care to not forget those who are confined to their homes or are in care facilities. They may have no family or their family may be unable to be with them.

My Great-Grandmother

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When is Grandparent's Day in 2001?

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This date was chosen to signify the

years of life.

3. Who founded Grandparent's Day in 1970?

4. List one of the purposes of Grandparent's Day:

5. How do you plan to honor grandparents on their special day?

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Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club busy with festival, fair fun Dear Readers, Our last meeting was September 5.

This month, we are very busy with the Kolache Festival, Grandparent's Day program and the Burleson County Fair. We will have a float entry and an educational booth at the fair. Thanks to all who helped us with our annual fund raiser at the Snook V.F.D. Barbecue. It was a great success.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Holly Slenk 9/19/01 —SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club reports on August projects Dear Readers, Our meeting was well attended.

We made yellow roses out of tissue paper for our float for the Burleson County Fair.

At our meeting, we discussed the District One Fall Meeting and the Christmas Ornament Contest.

Our charities for the month of August were (1) Ten items per family for the country store; (2) A donation for the MDA Telethon; and (3) Collectirig soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.

Fraternally, Hailey Slenk 9/19/01 —SPJST--

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club reports on September meeting El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40 Youth Club held its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, September 9, 2001 at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall. The youth leader, Mrs. Bacak asked all of the youth to come out and help at the ring toss booth at the Barbecue Cookoff and Children's Fall Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2001 at the Hillje Hall. Youth Club President Cory Cerny called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All of the officers were present. Mrs. Bacak, our Youth Leader, welcomed all of the members, guest and moms who were present.

Everyone had a fantastic time using colored markers to color great big butter-

flies and then cutting them out and backing them with bright colored construction paper. They turned out beautiful.

The youth also did Grandparent's Day cards to take to the nursing home.

Some of the youth made their very special one for their own grandpa and grandma. Sunday, September 9 was National Grandparent's Day. After our meeting, the children entertained the adults at their meeting with two songs. They were "She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain and "September". They did a super job. I am so proud of you kids.

After the meeting, the youth enjoyed refreshments brought by Cory Cerny, Donna Martinez and Ashley Sczech.

Our Youth Club Meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month at 1:15 p.m.

Fraternally, Ardis Bacak, FIC Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club making plans for Six Flags At the meeting Sunday, we discussed the District Two Fall Meeting in Academy on September 16. We hope to see everyone there.

Registration begins at 1 p.m. We also talked about plans for the District Two trip to Six Flags. Everyone needs to let Heidi know by September 27 if they are going.

After the meeting we had a social.

We stayed in the youth room and watched a movie and played games.

Fraternally, Patrick Greger 9/19/01 —SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club shares hugs, kisses with grandparents Dear Readers, Lodge 47 Youth Club celebrated grandparents day by giving out hugs and kisses to our grandparents and °then enjoying the sandwiches provided by our mother lodge. Boy, were they yummy! Our swim social was canceled due to the past rainy days.

But that didn't let us down. Instead we decided to watch the movie "See Spot Run" and play monopoly. It was a great social.

Sincerely, Dawn Capps (15) 9/19/01 —SPJST-

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Learn Czech With Us Coming Events Czechs express moral support in wake of terrorist attacks in New York Strong words of condemnation and expressions of moral support for the people of the United States have come from Czech political leaders, the gov­ ernment and parliament in the wake of a series of terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. The Czech Cabinet which held an emergency session on Tuesday night strongly condemned the attacks and offered to help the United States in whatever way possible.

At a midnight press conference, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Spidla said the democratic world must unite against all forms of international terrorism. On behalf of the Czech Republic, he expressed deep sympathy with the people of the United States.

Health minister Bohumil Fischer said that the ministry had already contacted the United States with offers of help.

Czech humanitarian organizations have also offered assistance.

Words of moral support for the American people have come from politicians, church representatives and individuals. President Vaclav Havel said he was devastated by the tragedy.

"In the name of our country· and all our citizens, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the relatives of the victims and I would like to assure the American people that we are on their side and are willing to help in any way possible.

"I see it as an attack on human free­ dom, as an attack on democracy and I think that it is a great warning to civi­ lization, calling on us to mobilize to the utmost our sense of responsibility for the world we live in. Fanatics and madmen must not be allowed to hold us all hostage," the president said.

Prime Minister Milos Zeman, who is currentlyin the hospital,expresseddeep sympathy with the American people.

The Czech Foreign Minister Jan Kavan sent a telegram to his U.S. counterpart Colin Powell expressing shock at the attack and condemningthe perpetrators.

The cowardly attack on innocent people has been condemned by lead­ ing representatives of Catholic and Protestant churches in the Czech Republic. We are praying for the vic­ tims and the bereaved, Archbishop Jan Graubner told the CTK news agency.

Representatives of the Moslem com­ munity in the Czech Republic have . also condemned the terrorist actions in Washington and New York, saying that terrorism was no way to resolve the world's problems.

The Czech Foreign Ministry has declared Friday, September 14, the Czech Republic would join the mem-

ber states of the EU in a day of mourn­ ing for victims of the attacks. On Wednesday, the fifteen member states of the European Union called on all Europeans to observe three minutes silence to commemorate the victims of Tuesday's attacks. =Radio Prague -SPJST-

Victoria County CHS Czech Heritage Festival this Sunday If you're in the vicinity of Victoria this Sunday, September 23, you'll want to join in the fun at the Victoria Community Center for the Victoria County Czech Heritage Society's 17th Annual Czech Heritage Festival.

Doors open at 1 O a.m. Admission is $5 per person. Attendees 15 and under are free. A Czech stew and sausage meal willbe available. .

Bands scheduled to perform include The Shiner Hobo Band (11 :30 a.m.1 :30 p.m.); Red Ravens (1 :30-4:30 p.m.); and The Leo Majek Orchestra (4:30-8 p.m.). In addition there will be children's games, exhibits, arts and crafts, tarok tournament and auction.

Events get underway with a Czech­ English Mass celebrated by Father Joseph Hybner at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral located at Laurent and Mesquite Street in Victoria.

For more information, please con­ tact Marjorie Matula at (361) 575, 0820. For tarok information call Joe Pustka at (361) 578-2507. For booth information, call Donald Dusek at (361) 578-6730.

-SPJST-

Czech National Cemetery Association meets September 29 The annual meeting of the Czech National Cemetery Association will be Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. It will be held at the East Bernard Branch Library at 746 Club Side Drive in East Bernard. The meeting will be in the conference room. All members please try to attend. Guests are wel­ come to come. We have several things to discuss. There will be a social after the meeting. Tea and coffee provided.

For more information, contact Helen Vrana (979) 532-3622.

-SPJST-

56th lesson: Verbal Prefixes. roz-: (continued from lesson 55) b) only

perfective

Svůj měsíční plat rozdělil na několik částí: nájemné, plyn a elektřina, strava, splátky atd.- He divided his monthly pay into several parts: rent, gas and elect rid ty, food, installments etc. Matka rozpůlila (rozkrojila) jablko a dala mi polovinu.- The mother halved (cut into halves) the ap­ ple and gave me one half. Podařilo se mu rozluštit tu záhadu.- He succeed­ ed in solving the puzzle.

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 leaderand a TAA Director.

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 GenealogicalSociety, assisted

by Linda Vondra Smith and Cecilia Forrest.

September 23 VCCHS Czech Heritate Festival At the

c) to start an action, to cause that an Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North, action starts, to start and continue in Victoria,Texas; Music, food and fun. Doors rising intensity (and reach the open at 1 O a.m. Please see accompanying 'article for details. necessary or f ul/ rate) · Když jsme mu vyprávěli tu anekdotu, hlasitě se rozesmál.-. When we told him · the anecdote he burst out laughing. Když jsme přišli na stanici, tramvaj se právě rozjíšděla.-When we reached the tram-stop the tram was just starting. Na zahradě rozkvetly meruňky.- The apricot trees in the garden came into blossom. Zpočátku jsem nemohl dobře ohýbat koleno, ale pak jsem to rozešel.- At first my knee was stiff, but then I walked it loose.

Hráči se musí před zápasem rozcvičit.- The players must exercise (warm up) before the match. Tenista prohrál první sadu, ale pak se rozehrál a hladce vyhrál celý zápas.- The ten­ nis player lost the first set, but then he improved and wonthe rriatch easily.

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Rozečetl jsem tu knihu, ale teď nemám čas ji dočíst.- I half read the book, but now I can't find time to finish· it.

Nemůžeš utéct od rozdělané práce ..-.

You cannot leave your work unfinished.. ·

-SPJST-

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September 26 GenealogySeries continues: Searching your family history, "Getting to the roots," 7 to 9 p.m.Czech Cultural Center, Houston, NorthwestMall, The Market Place. Charlene Hurta, Texas Czech GenealogicalSociety, assisted by Linda VondraSmith and Cecilia Forrest.

October (Date to be Announced) Installation in Washington, DC of statue of first president of Cze.choslovakia, Tomas G. Masaryk, 19th at Pennsylvania Avenue (Fund raising in process). A permanent honor book to be kept at the Embassyof the Czech Republic in Washington,DC will serve as a repositoryof the names of contributors.

October3 Genealogy Series continues: Searching your family history, "Gettingto 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.

October a Dallas/Ennis Fraternal Council MeetingLodge 84, Dallas;WOW 3677 and 978 October14 Sixth Annual Heritage Day at the 2001 State Fair of Texas - Band performances, gymnastics, good Czech food and fun. Activities scheduled from 10:30 a.m. until 7p.m.

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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box meets every third Sunday at 1 p.m.

LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Note: Until further notice, monthly lodge meetings will be held at Clarks Bar-B-Que in Tioga at 12 noon on the first Monday of each month.

LODGE 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOQD Friday, September 21-Social night, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 22-Mechell family reunion Saturday, September 29-Wedding Friday, October 5-Social night, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 6-30th wedding anniversary Sunday, October 7-RVOS 46 meeting/social Sunday, October 7-Lodge 6 meeting, 5 p.m.

Sunday, October 14-Ashley family reunion Friday, October 19-Social night, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 20-Urban family reunion Sunday, October 21-Holacka family reunion Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 8265863.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar.

LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month.

For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 593-4473 or (254) 593-3456.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, 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 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) 2814371; for reservations, call Mildred David (512) 261-5272; for band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking.

Lodge Reporters and Event Coordinators Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is one week prior to the publication date of issue. Send your updates to: VESTNIK, SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: vanicek@spjst.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you.

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LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, October 20-Czech Heritage Day Celebration. Doors open at noon; free music by the Praha Brothers from 1 until 4 p.m.; Polka Mass with music by the Vrazels begins at 5 p.m.; Public dance from 7 until 10:30 p.m. with music by the Vrazels; $5 for adults.

Big fireworks display at 9 p.m. Sausage plates and hamburger plates available.

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 hail bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484.

LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday/Sunday, September 29/30 Continuing Education Classes Saturday, October 6-Anniversary rental Thursday, October 11-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 13-Wedding Saturday, October 20-Svehlak wedding Saturday, October 27-Private rental Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p .m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, please call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.

LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December.

LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Wharton County Library located at 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard.

Lone Pay Life.

It Isn't Just for Kids.

As its name suggests, the purchaser of an SPJST Lone Pay Life certificate makes only one premium payment, resulting in a paid-up certificate.

For years, it has been a favorite plan for parents and grandparents seeking to enroll their children and grandchildren in the SPJST. However, did you know that a Lone Pay Life certificate can be issued to individuals up to age 80?

As you would expect, at the older issue ages, it can be-expensive; however, it could be just the thing for older members who want to buy additional permanent insurance. For example, a female at age 70 can purchase additional paid-up insurance at the rate of $570 per $1,000 of coverage with a minimum purchase of $5,000 coverage.

The Lone Pay Life certificate may also be of interest to anyone wishing to make a gift of life insurance to a college, church, charitable organization or individual.

For more information on the SPJST Lone Pay Life certificate or other financial products, please contact your local lodge sales representative.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, September 21--Tri County Friday, September 28-Czech Melody Masters 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) 3529139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632.

LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan.

LODGE 35, ELK Sunday, October 21-Fund Raiser: Turkey and dressing dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile

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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, October 13-Wedding Rental Sunday, October 14-Lodge meeting; Memorial Service for Deceased Members Sunday, October 28 - District Six Fall Meeting at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. Watch Vestnik for 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 Svatek (979) 543-3044 or (979) 648-2317 (lodge hall.)

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road at 7 p.m.

LODGE 47, SEATON. Saturday, September 22-No Dance Saturday, September 29-Jerry Haisler and Melody Five; $5 per person Saturday, October 6-Private Saturday, October 13-Battle Dance, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m.: Country Expressions and Fritz Hodde Fabulous Six; $6 per person. Door prizes will be given.

Saturday, October 27-Jerry Haisler and Melody Five. Door prizes will be given.

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 6 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) 8265990 (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.

Wednesday, September 19, 2001-VESTNIK/15 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. 1-751052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome.

Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 8529982 or (361) 854-8423.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows.

LODGE 84, DALLAS Saturday, October 20-Mikula Orchestra Please note that the 2001 Lodge 84 Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can be reached at (214) 321-1129. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr at (214) 352-4397 or Ben Jarma at (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps at (254) 7784371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home).

LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, September 22-Donnie Wavra, ballroom, polka and variety Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen.

LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, October 7-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, clw, 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 21-Variety music by Czech and Then Some, 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 27-Youth Club Halloween Dance, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. CM music by Classic Country.

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 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 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 427-8160.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m.

LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October and January at 2 p.m.

LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, October 6-Diversions Saturday, November 3-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) 5421774; for reservations, call (281) 4873297. 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.

LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.

LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August and 6:30 p.m. Sept. through May.

LODGE 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 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, October 14-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, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting starts at 2 p.m. at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department.

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.

The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Heinz's Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. The time for the meetings is 7 p.m.

LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 154 FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Ginny Prasatik, Secretary, at (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date and time.

LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on 1-35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik (817) 284-7218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John Hitcher (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Children 10 and under free.

LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON 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. 1-7420733095-41002.

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 Saturday, October 20' Dance with music

by Glenn Lenderman.

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 Tuesday, September 25-Lodge meeting at 7 p.m. Please note that this is for September only. We will let you know at the next meeting if the regular meeting date and time has changed.

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 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 8300796 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 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest and maybe we can make a member out of them.

LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas.

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Sunday at the Senior Citizen Building in Tahoka at 1 p.m.

The youth club meets at the same time.

Post your coming lodge activities and meeting dates in the Calendar of Events Section.

Call: (8001727-7578 Fax: (254) 774-7447 E-mail: vanicek @spist.com -SPJST-

Trust is earned over time, and success comes with the ability to grow and change over the years. The SPJST has a long history of providing quality life insurance products, annuities, home loans and fraternal activities to Texas families. We look forward to continuing our long history of service to you far into the new millennium.

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Insuring and Enriching Lives 126 Lodges Around the State Home Office: 520 North Main Street • Temple Texas 76501 • (800) 727-7578 • www.spjst.com