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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800
Drive started October 1 and continues through March 31, 2002. The goal for this year's drive is to raise $15,000. Donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount that is contributed is applied toward scholarships.
The SPJST General Scholarship program was established in 1982 for all SPJST members. General Scholarships are funded by the Supreme Lodge and voluntary contributions by SPJST members. Accordingly, the more funds available, the more scholarships awarded. Leadership Grants were established in 1996 for active youth club members and are funded solely through allocations by the Supreme Lodge. Through the end of October, 163 donations totaling $1,590.26 had been made to the 2001 - 2002 drive. Thanks to those who have contributed. Your generosity will help many young SPJST attend or continue their college education. Acknowledgement of individual donations will be published in the Vestnik. The first listing for the 2001 - 2002 drive follows. Gifts of $50 or more are indicated in bold. Lodge District Name
93 7 Ahrens, Werner and Clara Bell n/a n/a Anonymous Donor 191 5 Archambeau, Michael 142 5 Baez, Aura 24 2 Baker, Andy 24 2 Baker, Jimmy 202 7 Barta, Evan 17 1 Batista, Dorothy 88 5 Biddle, Walter Bienek, Helen L. 88 5 47 2 Bodenhiemer, Don Borde, L.R. (Vern) 92 3 154 3 Boyce, Heln Breazeale, Billy and Alma 191 5 28 6 Buss, Irene 47 2 Capps, Dawn Marie 92 3 Chaloupka, Justine n/a n/a Cotton Harvest Festival 92 3 Davies, Paxton 26 7 Denkeler, Wilburn and Mary Ann 15 2 Dohnalik, Debbie 29 2 Downing, Anna Lee 92 3 Durham, Charlie and Dawn 92 3 Durham, Dick and Martha 92 3 Durham, Jackson, Katherine and Caroline 92 3 Durham, Jon and Danele 92 3 Durham, Lauren 92 3 Durham, Pam
November 7, 2001
Veterans' Day November 11
Donations rolling in for 100 Pennies drive The annual SPJST 100 Pennies
Enriching Lives
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Dusek,Sr., Theodore 17 1 79 7 Elzner, Della 79 7 Elzner, Jerry and Milly Na n/a Ennis Sewing Circle 92 3 Everett, Carol 79 7 Firasek, Oldrich and Janna 47 2 Flaherty, Terry 47 2 Flaherty, Thomas 114 5 Frank, Allison 18 2 Freudenberg, Lydia 185 7 Friedell, Jody Gaas, Brittanie 17 1 28 6 Gajeusky, Hertha 74 2 Gibson, Billy Ray 87 2 Groppell, Leonard and Thelma (Continued on page three.
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Donations received to date: $1,590.26 Your gifts are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount that is contributed is applied towards scholarships. To contribute please send your check to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive C/0 SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
A time to honor all those who have unselfishly served in our armed forces, risking so much to preserve our nation's high ideals and hopes for the future. To those dedicated men and women, we say, "Thank you."
Freedom is Not Free I watched the flag pass by one day It fluttered in the breeze. A young Marine saluted it, And then he stood at ease.
I wonder just how many times, That Taps had meant "Amen" When a flag had covered a coffin of a brother or a friend.
1 looked at him in uniform; So young, so tall, so proud; With hair cut square and eyes alert, He'd stand out in any crowd.
I thought of all the children, Of the mothers and the wives; Of fathers, sons and husbands, With interrupted lives.
I thought how many men like him Had fallen through the years. How many died on foreign soil? How many mothers tears?
1 thought about a graveyard, At the bottom of the sea; Of unmarked graves in Arlington, No, freedom is not free!
How many pilots' planes shot down? How many died at sea? How many fox holes were soldiers' graves? No, freedom is not free. I heard the sound of Taps one night, When everything was still. I listened to the bugler play, And felt a sudden chill.
— Ryan Alfred Cerda San Marcos, Texas (Editor's Note: Thanks to Sister Jessica Kelner of Lodge 28, East Bernard for sharing the preceding verse written by her cousin, Ryan, when he was 11. Jessica read the poem at the District Six Fall Meeting on October 28.) ---SPJST-
Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates DYC Meeting at SPJST Home Office in Temple District FACs Meeting at SPJST Home Office in Temple Home Office Closed (Veteran's Day Observance) SPJST State Volleyball Tournament Rogers High School Gymnasium; Rogers, Texas Thanksgiving Dinner at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi November 18 November 18 Thanksgiving Luncheon for Lodge 133, San Antonio at Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity. Center November 22-23 Home Office Closed (Thanksgiving Observance) Deadline to list your full or part-time business November 30 in the 2002 SPJST Member Services Directory Please ee page three for details. December 4 SPJST Home Office Holiday Open House December 9 Lodge 30, Taiton Christmas Social November 10 November 10 November 12 November 17
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2/ViSTN1K—Wednesday, November 7, 2001
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
VESTNI SPJST Herald
SPJST HOME OFFICE TOLL FREE: (800) 727-7578 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-MAIL: info@spjst.com On the Internet: www.spjst.com
VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members' fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK do Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION: BRIAN VANICEK, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100
Home: 13851 St. Hwy. 53, Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 E-Mail: vanicek@spjst.com
OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 771-1359
GENE McBRIDE, FICF VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Cell Phone: (254) 534-1450
LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575. Home Phone: (254) 985-2334
District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Tx. 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El po, Tx. 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, Rt. 2 Box 13, Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx., 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Tx. 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8045 District Five - Edna Wehring, 1831 Crystal Ct., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2815 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Polly Bayer, 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Tx. 78114 - (830) 216-7954 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, Rt. 1, Box 24-A, Dime Box, Tx. 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Norma Cavanaugh, Box 276, Granger, Tx., 76530 - (512) 859-2550 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Tx. 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76903 - (915) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angelton, Tx. 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Tx. 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575
SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR
STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 E-mail: jimatspjst@aol.com
Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 773-2950
Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505
DISTRICT I Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS 1 and 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC (979) 680-0248 Cell Phone: (979) 412-1267 E-mail: Ljohnsen@prodigy.net
FRANK K KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II
DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry Kucey, FIC (254) 826-5425
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III
DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home)
STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV
DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616 E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net
LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: TX 76503 melaniez@vvm.com
DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK
Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504 Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691 Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855
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
It Helps When You Can Laugh Breathe Easy "Laughter is not only fun. It is also good for us. At last! Something good for us that is also enjoyable. There is no need for "yukky tasting" concoctions, profuse sweating in concentrated exercise, or a change in our diet for this particular pursuit of health. All that's required is pure, unrestrained, old-fashioned laughter. It heals the body and eases painful emotions like anger and fear. It helps us cope with daily survival in a pleasant and effective way." — Enda Junkins That's so true! According to studies — and believe it or not, there are such studies — adults laugh approximately 15 times per day, while children laugh about 400 times a day! By the time we grow up, we somehow we manage to lose a few hundred laughs a day. Learning to smile and laugh again — more easily and often — can have a profound and positive effect on our health and well being. Indeed, the notion that humor might actually produce healing-enhancing changes in the body is gaining respect among some medical researchers.
According to John Morreall, a philosopher at the University of South Florida in Tampa, the first human laughter may have begun as a gesture of shared relief at the passing of some danger. "It's a signal that now we can relax," he speculates. When someone laughs, muscles do in fact relax throughout the body. Laughter won't change your problems or minimize their importance; however, it can change you so that you can deal with your challenges and relate to them from a less overwhelming perspective. It also makes you feel good again. Last Wednesday — on Halloween SPJST Home Office personnel put that theory to the test when many of us came to work dressed in costume. It was a lot of fun. Even though we see each other all the time, the humorous masquerade brought us closer as a group. Having a sense Of humor is a wonderful gift. With the holiday season fast approaching there's no better time to spread, good cheer with your family, friends and neighbors. Give it a try — at home, at work and in your lodge — and get ready to smile —SPJST-
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 CHANGES OF ADDRESS, PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO SUPREME LODGE FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503. ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503.
All in a Day's Work For the SPJST Home Office staff, October 31 provided the opportunity to mix business with pleasure. Staff members dressed in costume and dined together at a spook-tacular noon luncheon. Pictured above, Data Manager Debbie Dohnalik seems unwilling to accept the delicious apple being offered to her by Assistant to the Vice President Kathy Fritz. To see who else got in on the fun, please see page five.
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Fund Drive Donors (Continued from page one.)
88 5 Guettner, Emilie 18 2 Gustafson, Evelyn 93 7 Hahrens, Benjamin L. 25 3 Haskovec, J.M. 88 5 Havemann, Amanda 88 5 Havemann, Brian 88 5 Havemann, Darrell 88 5 Havemann, Darren 88 5 Havemann, Donald and Carol 88 5 Havemann, Gladys 88 5 Havemann, Nicholas 88 5 Havemann, Ronald and Franny 17 1 Havens, Mark 17 1 Havens, Robby 155 2 Hejl, William D. 196 5 Hines, Rachael Rene 40 6 Holub, Chase 40 6 Holub, Karen 40 6 Holub, Sheldon 25 3 Honza, Ronnie 153 6 Hubalek, Jerome 133 7 Hull, Cecil and Sophie 154 3 Janak, Melissa and:Irvin 84 3 Jarma, Ben 84 3 Jarma, Casey 84 3 Jarma, Debbie 84 3 Jarma, Don 84 3 Jarma, Jholly 84 3 Jarma, Julie 84 3 Jarma, Lil 185 7 Jaroszewski, Chase 185 7 Jaroszewski, Jarod 185 7 Jaroszewski, Luke 177 2 Jezek, Walter and Othean 154 3 Johnson, Anna 154 3 Johnson, Carl and Helen
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Johnson, Kent Kaderka, Merle Kalich, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Kluck, Angie Kostom, Timothy and Rosalee Koudelka, Craig Koudelka, Linda Koudelka, Todd Kozel, Joe C. and Mary Ann Kuropata, Aileen Kurtin, Edith Latham, Glen Laznovsky, Larry and Lil Lesikar, Anna Magee, Nicole and Dave Malik, August F. Marsh, Tom and Lydia Matula, Mary Maxcy, Lillian Mayo, Henry McBride, Kevin McLendon, Norma Mesecke, Myron and Beverly Mikeska, Albert Mikulec, Norbert Mikush, Craig Mikush, Joe Mikush, Justin Mikush, Sandra Mikush, Wanda Milan, Paris Mogonye, Jim Mogonye, Paul Mortensen, Bernice Mae Mullican, Mayfair Musil, Alice F. Newton, Justin Newton, Kandace Newton, Kathryn Newton, Robert Newton, Tyler
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SPIST Member Service Directory All new tor 2002! Deadline November 30. Letters reque ,,ui lig updates h.e e becu u.riled to members listed in the 2001
SPJST Member Services Directory.
Please send in an updated listing if you want it to appear in the 2002 directory. If you did not receive a letter, or if you haven't been included in the past, please take this opportunity to list your full- or part-time business. Seasonal businesses are also welcome. Listings are free. The directory is published for the sole use of our members and is based on the idea of "members helping members." Send your listing, including business name, service or product provided, name, address, telephone number, fax, E-mail to: SPJST Member Services Directory c/o Vestnik • 52o North Main Street Temple, Texas 76501
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Novak, Joe A. Palla, Arthur Dan Pokladnik, Richard A. Pokladnik, Richard A. Posival, Laura Preuss, Charles Preuss, Emma Pugh, Evelyn M. Pugh, Kelly R. Pugh, Marcel 0. Pugh, R.W. Pugh, Susan M. Raska, Mary Richardson, Louis and Frances Rippin, George and Kitty Shepelwich, JB and Nina Sijansky, Jerry and Jill Simaichl, Frank and Adolfie Slampa, Judi Slosar, Don and Dyann Smesny, Georgia B. Spencer, Naomi K. SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates Rates subject to change without notice
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SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock 73 4 SPJST Lodge 73, Seymour 93 7 SPJST Lodge 93, Hobson 32 6 Svoboda, Vlasta V. 74 2 Temple, Syble n/a n/a The Heart of Texas Fair in Waco n/a n/a Trojacek, Theresa and Wesley 25 3 Turner, Kyle Jo Ann 47 2 Urbanek, Frank 4 6 Walker, Alisa 4 6 Walker, Sheryl 4 6 Walker, Tommy 185 7 Weidner, Sundra Wentrcek, Jim 189 1 15 2 Williams, Douglas Windsor, Jr., Samuel 88 5 Witt, Edna 74 2 88 5 Zahn, Melissa and Steven 92 3 Zich, Christine 92 3 Zich, Shirley —SPJST-
Universal Life 7.25% for Annualized*
Roth IRA
Home or Farm Mortgages:
6.50% for Annualized"
6.125% for 1 to 7 years 6.125% for 8 to 15 years 6.375% for 16 to 20 years 6.625% for 21 to 30 years
Annuity II
Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages
Annuity I
7.375% for 10 years 7.625% for 11 to 15 years
6.50% for Annualized* certificates issued 4-1-93 and after 5.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 *Rates effective 11-1-2001 through 1-31-2002
Around the State District Fraternal Activities Coordinators meeting in Temple on November 10 Dear FACs and Members, We are coming to the end of a very busy and exciting year. We have made some changes and I am sure there are more changes that can be made to make 2002 a great year. If you have any suggestions for the FAC Department, please get them to me so I can get them to the meeting agenda. The District FAC meeting will be
Saturday. November 10 at 10 a.m. in Temple at the SPJST Home Office. This is an open meeting and all interested members are invited to attend. To contact me, please call (800) 727-7578, with any suggestons. Fraternally, Gladys Yates State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST--
SPJST State Volleyball Tournament November 17 at Rogers High Gymnasium Get ready to play in the SPJST State Volleyball Tournament November 17! The State Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2001 at the Rogers High School gyms. Kolaches will be provided in the morning. Lunches will be available for nominal cost. The registration will be from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Team pictures will be taken after you register. The tournament will begin at 10 a.m. The tourney is open to eligible members, seventh grade through adult. We are asking that you please register by November 14, so that Lodge 24, Cyclone can plan on how much food to prepare. Categories include: • Adult Spiking • Adult Non-spiking • Youth Spiking • Youth Non-spiking
Prizes to Top Finishers Prizes will be awarded in each of the categories: First Place: $100 and a plaque Second Place: $85 and a plaque Third Place: $75 and a plaque Fourth Place: $50 and a plaque Directions: Rogers is located about 14 miles East of Temple on Highway 190/Highway 36 or about 20 miles West of Cameron on Highway 34/Highway 190. Turn South at the only red light in Rogers on Farmer Market Road 437. Go about one/fourth a mile and the school gyms will be on the right. Fraternally, Gladys Yates State Fraternal Activities Coordinator
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4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 7, 2001
SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive accepting contributions The SPJST kicked off its annual 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive on October 1. donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount that is contributed is applied towards scholarships. Acknowledgement of individual donations will be published in the Vestnik. To contribute to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, please send your check to:
the more funds available, the more scholarships awarded. Thank you for your generous support! —SPJST-
100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Please contact State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates or her assistant, Tammy Baker, at (800) 727-7578 for printed donation solicitation forms. SPJST General Scholarships were established in 1982 for all SPJST members. General Scholarships are funded by the SPJST and voluntary contributions by SPJST members and friends of the Society. Accordingly,
SPJST General Scholarship applications are now available. To receive an application, contact the SPJST Home Office and ask for the Scholarship Department. Applications and all required informaiton must be submitted to the Scholarship Department by February 1, 2002.
Enjoy the "Fun Ship" cruise vacation you've always dream ed of taking bands and orchestras on board It's "Bon Voyage!" out of Galveston on Saturday, February 16, 2002 for five • Choice of the three swimming pools nights going to Cozumel and Calic/Cancun. What an exciting way to • On board duty-free shopping and briefing on each port of call spend one of our coldest months—on a And, imagine the gala-midnight bufsun warm and beautiful deck! Take those swim suits fets! They are absolutely wonand enjoy the deck derful! There are pool and the beaudozens of fun tiful white sandy activities, includbeaches. ing 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 and shopping be. The Captain's touring. Your party is formal. trips and tours on The rates for the the islands will be cruise and all of an extra charge and can be booked Cruising the Caribbean — what an the above fun are on the ship. There exciting way to spend one of our $524.15 for an inside cabin or are many sights coldest months. $574.15 for an and visiting the outside cabin with island that do not a window. You may also purchase cancost you extra. In addition to the two exciting ports cellation insurance for $59 per person. of call, cruising aboard the Celebration Gratuities are $48.75 per person for the five days. We leave the gratuities to offers many amenities, including: your discretion—more if excellent ser• Welcome Aboard Party vice or less if not satisfied. • Fine dining, including late night The cruise is being booked through buffets Custom travel in Victoria, Texas with • Captain's Cocktail Party Kathy Ahlstrom (361) 578-0999 or • Gala Dinner (800) 392-9986. You may make a • 24-hour stateroom service deposit now and pay for your trip by • A wide range of entertainment, December 31, 2001 by check payable including Vegas-style shows, takes to Custom Travel or by credit card. place every night at sea If you have any questions, please • Singles Cocktail Party 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
Readers Write Lodge 97, Placedo member thankful for patriotism, and fraternalism Dear Editor, Today, my family and I had the pleasure of attending the District Six Fall Meeting at Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. We all have been affected by the terrorists attack on September 11, 2001 in some way or the other. My heart and prayers go out to those who lost someone or were injured. Still, in the midst of all this tragedy, it has been so wonderful to see the value of patriotism resurfacing and being taught once again in great detail It's such a pleasure to see Old Glory flying from so many flag poles at homes and businesses throughout the world. A Beautiful Sight to See It was truly a beautiful sight to see and hear the youth from so many lodges hold their American flags, recite poems and sing the patriotic songs I learned in my youth and still sing with pride today. I would like to thank all the youth leaders, parents and family members who are instilling these values of patriotism and support of our county in our youth today. I salute all who participated! You brought tears of joy and pride into my eyes and others. You all did such a wonderful job! You are all a blessing
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to all SPJST lodges statewide! As great Americans, you showed us that together we will rebuild, we will go on and we will see to it that justice is done to those who caused these heinous acts. Youth and youth leaders, continue to be a blessing to our SPJST lodges and keep up the great work! Remember that our America is protected by God and together and with His help, we can do anything we set our hearts to. May He bless us all and the United States of America! Fraternally, Bernadette Bluhm Bellanger —SPJST-
Lodge 88, Houston members express gratitude to SPJST Our home repairs are almost finished. The flood managed to destroy almost everything we had downstairs. Now, it is time to replace necessary items and we will be able to look at a certain item and remember that one was a loving gift from the SPJST. We are so thankful to Vice President Gene McBride and all of his hard working helpers for raising the funds to help all of us here. We will never forget your true act of fraternalism. Fraternally, Lydia and Tom Marsh
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Attention Deer Hunters For SPJST Members Only
Deer Antler
Contest January 31,
November 3, 2001 Two Prizes Awarded
2002
$50 - Widest Horns $50 - For Most Points
Will be measured at widest point. Measured outside to outside. Requirements: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the 'following: Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff or any Public Official. Name Address
Lodge
Zip
City
Day/Night Telephone No.
Verification: Date Killed Number of Points
Width of Antlers
Ranch Where Killed Nearest Town Signed By Office or Title
Send Entries to: Deer Antler Contest • SPJ ST Home Office P.O. Box zoo • Temple, Texas 76503
Wednesday, November 7, 2001—VESTNIK/5
Lodge Letters Section Lodge 4, Hallettsville reports on October meeting Dear Members, Our lodge met Sunday, October 14 at the Legion tap Room at 2 p.m. President Joe Siptak opened the meeting followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Welcomed guests were State Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) Gladys Yates and her husband. Patsy Zabransky was elected to take the minutes of the meeting due to the absence of Secretary Margaret Smotek. Treasurer Helen Zabransky gave the financial report. FAC Lillie Balusek reported and also reminded the members that the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive began October 1. Sunshine Chairman Elsie Mascheck reported on the October 1 bingo for the residents at Stevens Convalescent Center. Members assisting her were Evelyn Sklar, Viola
How's Your Lodge Doing? Mission 2100 Updates in next week's Vestnik
Let's hear what your members and lodge are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, do SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: vanicek@spjst.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578 Melnar and Mary Matula. Get well cards were sent to Victoria C. Orsaky, Gary Chudej, Marie Holy and Milton Miculka. In-room visits were made to Hallettsville Rehab and Nursing Center by Mary Matula, Margaret Smotek and Helen Zabransky. State FAC Gladys Yates then spoke to the members on the Mission 2100 Membership Drive and on filling out the fraternal and community acts individual sheets. She also answered many questions. It was very interesting and informative. The meeting adjourned followed by refreshments. The lodge door prize was won by Bennie Orsak. Many thanks to Mrs. Yates for bringing the nice door prizes that were won by Patsy Zabransky, Elsie Mascheck, Joe Siptak, Mary Matula and Helen Zabransky. Next Meeting November 11 Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 11 a the Legion Tap Room at 2 p.m. October, November and December birthdays will be recognized and a cake given. Lunch will be served. Hope to see you there! Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Appreciation Day set for November 11 Hi! An Appreciation Day will be held at Lodge 6, Cottonwood, on Sunday, November 11 starting at 11 a.m. A meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. to all you workers and your families who helped out in any way throughout the year. All you workers, whether at our picnic, Westfest or any other function, come on out and enjoy a day at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. There will be door prizes throughout the afternoon, along with snacks and leftovers from our noon meal. There will also be some games perhaps, taroky or dominoes or chickenfoot. Come on out and enjoy the day with us. Many thanks to our barbecue team, the Herbert Brem family, the Dale Sembera family and the Brad Hurst family for our meal on this day. They are some great cooks — even received a first place in one of their categories this year at Meridian. Go, guys! Looking forward to seeing lots of you at Cottonwood Hall on Sunday, November 11. Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-
Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard meets November 11 Dear Members, A reminder: The November monthly meting of Lodge Karel Jonas will be this next Sunday, the 11th at 2 p.m. in the conference room of .the
Assistant Youth Leader Lydia Dobecka, would like to announce one of the newest members of Lodge 6, Cottonwood—her grandson, Christian Ray Romero. Christian was born on January 15, 2001. Proud parents are Raymond and Shirley Romero and his proud sisters are Celia, Christi and Whitney. Christian's grandparents are Robert and Lydia Dobecka of West and Joe and Pat McDowell of Orange, Texas. —SPJST-
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SPJST Home Office personnel stepped out of character and into costume on Halloween. Pictured above, from left, front, are: Doni Powell, Melanie Zavodny, Cynthia Hutka, Dorothy Tomasek, Debbie Dohnalik and Kathy Fritz. SECOND ROW: Diane Tompkins, Corinne Mauldin, Lisa Kirby, Dorothy Pechal, Trish Mathis and Tammy Baker. BACK: Brian Vanicek, Gladys Yates, Gene McBride, Sandra Dubcak, Donna Locke and Susie Stermer.
Austen Brian Holland was born on Monday, April 16 in Denton, Texas. He weighed eight pounds, seven ounces and was 19 and 1/2 inches long. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Holland. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Holland, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Kessler. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie I. Krajca and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Holland. Great-great-grandmothers are Annie Martinek and Judy Holland. Austen is one of the newest members of Lodge 25, Ennis. His great-grandpa, Johnnie I. Krajca was his sales representative. —SPJST-
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Lodge 45, Ennis introduces Austen Holland
Assistant Youth- Leader Lydia Dobecka holds on to grandson Christian Ray Romero.
Austen Brian Holland East Bernard Branch of the Wharton County Library at 746 Clubside Drive. Election of lodge officers for 2002, related items, donations that will be made and scheduled reports will be on the agenda. After the business meeting, a regular fare fraternal hour luncheon will start. To the faithful: Make plans to attend, see you Sunday and this writer remains ... Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-
30, Taiton encourages all members to attend Christmas social Lodge
Dear Members, Lodge 30, Taiton will have its annual Christmas Social on Sunday, December 9. All members and their families are invited to attend for a fun ' filled day of friendship and fraternalism. The adult lodge and youth club will furnish the turkey, fried chicken and dressing. All members are asked to bring side dishes or desserts to complete the meal. Our social will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the meal being served about 12 noon. We are urging all adult members to attend a very informative adult meeting which will be at 1 p.m. Guests
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Lodge 24, Cyclone Presents Scenes from Third Annual Czech Heritage Day October 20, 2001 • Flag Hall • Part II AND THE BAND PLAYED ON . Wallace and Elsie Jez, who were celebrating their anniversary, dance a special request number by the Vrazels.
will be attending from the district and state offices bringing news reports from the past year. The youth meeting will immediately follow the adult meeting. An update on the youth accomplishments for the past year will be announced along with Christmas Caroling and exchanging gifts. All youth members and anyone interested in joining our organization is welcome. The Lodge 30 officers hope to see everyone at the December social and wish all members a Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik, Secretary —SPJST-
32, Victoria invites members, guests to November meeting, program Lodge
Cyclone Pioneer Cemetery Association trustees Bill Smetanka, Ralph Schneider and Bobby Hoelscher display $400 SPJST check presented at Czech Heritage Day. In addition to the donation,'a silent auction held in conjunction raised an additional $900 to assist the project.
Lodge 32, Victoria invites all SPJST members and guests to our November 14 meeting held at Victoria Electric Co-Op, 102 South Ben Jordan Street at 7:30 p.m. Our program will be "Smart Plans for the Future" presented by Rodney Horelka. Come learn about tax law changes on retirement plans, estate taxes and college planning. Rodney is a longtime member of Lodge 32 and Assistant Vice President - Trust at First Victoria National Bank. Fraternally, Valeria Motal Secretary/Reporter SPJST-
35, Elk turkey dinner and prize drawing brings in the crowd Lodge
The meeting was called to order by President Randy Pavelka October 14 HAVING A GOOD TIME: Pictured, from left, are Debbie Bedrich, Cindy McCray, Kami Fuchs, Michelle Crews, Jennie Smetana and Jackie Green.
Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly No. 1138 perform honor guard duties for the Czech Heritage Day polka mass. Please note that tee-shirts commemorating the day are still available. Shirts are $15 each, including postage — and all sizes are available, up to 3XL. To get yours, send check or money order to Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas; P.O. Box 461963; Garland, Texas 75046.
at 3 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chris Pavelka. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes and they were approved as read. Barbara Pavelka gave the treasurer's report. On the sick list is Vernon Wood. We discussed our last plans for the turkey dinner. October 21 was our fund raiser turkey dinner. We had a big crowd and a lot of help. Thank you all for the help and the donations. The fund raiser was a success. The people who won the raffle prizes were Joan Barber - quilt given by JoAnn Nors; Robert Cervenka - $100 given by Mattson Financial Service; Louise Beran - 60 quart igloo given by Ace Hardware of Mart; Jessica Kubitza - set of SPJST dominoes given by the SPJST Home Office. Thank you, Brian Vanicek for all the write-ups on the fund raiser in the Vestnik.
Next Meeting November 11 Our next meeting will be November 11 at 3 p.m We will have election of officers. Hope to see you November 11. Bring a few sandwiches for the fellowship, Fraternally, Dorothy Banik —SPJST-
40, El Campo-Hilije reports on October meeting Lodge
The El Campo-Hilije SPJST Lodge 40 monthly meeting was held October 14, 2001 in Hilije at the Lodge Hall. President Leona Macha welcomed 42 members and eight guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed to recognize deceased members and those who are ill in the community. Roll call of trustees was taken with Kenny Cerny and James Bacak absent.
Lee and Virginia Hamons Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Lee D. Hamons, Sr. of Ganado celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a reception on September 15, 2001 at the American Legion Hall in Ganado. Lee and Virginia were married on September 14, 1976 in Ganado by Justice of the Peace, Frances S tancik. Hosting the event were children of Lee and Virginia and their spouses, as follows—Gail Hamons, Sandra Green, Susan Wilson, Jennifer Tweedle, Karen Holub®, Michael Drozd, Sr., Gayle Labay and Luanne Supak. Family and friends enjoyed a barbecue meal and music provided by the DJ during the evening. Lee is semi-retired and still working parttime as an oil-field gauger as he has for the past 54 years. Virginia is a homemaker, retired after working in healthcare.
Congratulations to Lee and Virginia Hamons who celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniiversary on September 15. Lee is a member of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hilije. —SPJST-
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Congratulations to Debbie Sczech Cr Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, who was elected Fraternalist of the Year at the October meeting.
Congratulations to Lodge 40's October birthday celebrants, pictured above. Daisey Enriqez displays the cake that she won.
President Leona Macha called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Debbie Sczech and Secretary Tria Svatek held a memorial service. Those recognized were Lillian Adamick, Lorraine Cry, John Fucik, Anna Hubenak, Martha Kulcak, Patricia Maltese, Willie Leo Maresh, Walter Staff and Leo Triska. The minutes were approved as read. Secretary Tria Svatek read correspondence. A letter was read regarding the District Six Social Day to be October 28, 2001 here in Hillje at Lodge 40. New members requesting membership are Daryll Jacobs, Jr., Raeassia Villarreal, Chase Holub and Doris Adamcik reinstated. President Leona Macha read correspondence from the SPJST Home Office. Lorraine Kana gave the Treasures Report. Ardis Bacak gave the Youth Club Report.
money that was made in the kitchen at the barbecue cookoff and Lodge 40 match the funds which will total $1,200 and donate this amount to the El Campo EMS and seconded by Dorothy Mader. Motion carried. Debbie Sczech was elected as Fratemalist of the Year for Lodge 40. Karen Kaspar spoke to Lodge members and guests. Lodge 40 is the second of the seven districts to complete the quota. Birthdays for October are Marcella Kaiser, Edith Molberg, Dorothy Mader and Daisey Enriquez. Daisey won the birthday cake. Mary Ann Cerny won the attendance prize. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Tria Svatek, Secretary
Bingo Report Sheldon Holub reported that Monday night bingo is doing great and we are averaging 176 people per game. Mr. Holub reported the television monitors were installed and will be hooked up Monday October 15, 2001. Elizabeth Schliab Marek is in training at this time to become a Sales Representative for Lodge 40. Debbie Sczech made a motion to take the
Congratulations to Lodge 66, Waco members Otto and Louise Matus who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on October 20.
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er on November 11. There is a dance from 3 to 7 p.m. with music by the Majek Orchestra at Sokol Hall at 5502 Kostoryz Road. For the November 18 meeting, we will start with a Thanksgiving dinner at 12:30 p.m. The lodge will furnish the turkey and dressing. Members are asked to bring side dishes such as veggies, salad and dessert. So, members, mark your calendars for the 12:30 dinner on November 18. The meeting will follow the meal. For the October donation, members approved that $100 go to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum and $100 go the Education and Nature Center. The fraternalist of the Year for our lodge is Jerry Sijansky. Congratulations, Brother Jerry.! There were three door prizes donated by President Jerry Sijansky and the winners were Anna M. Moss, Frank Sijansky and Helen Sacky. The meeting was then adjourned and everyone enjoyed the svacina of good food and visiting. Thanksgiving. Dinner November 18
Remember, November 18, Thanksgiving dinner beginning at 12:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow. See you there! Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Secretary/Reporter
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79, Corpus Christi reports on October meeting Lodge
The monthly meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Jerry Sijansky on Sunday, october 14. Roll call showed all officers to be present. There were two October birthdays -Helen* Pavelka on October 16 and Jill Sijansky on October 22. "Happy Birthday" was sung. Also, best wishes
Otto and Louise Matus Celebrate 65th Anniversary Congratulations to Otto and Louise Matus of Bellmead, who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on October 20, 2001. Their children are Dorothy and Willie Rejcek of Abbott, Mary and Jerry Kaenzig of Killeen, Margie Nannini of Modesto, California and Dennis and Hattie Macha of Burleson. Mr.
were given to Jerry and Milly Elzner on their 47th wedding anniversary. The minutes of the September meeting were read by Secretary Helen Pavelka and approved. Treasurer Milly Elzner gave the financial report which was approved. In correspondence, a letter about scholarships was read. We gained two new policies - members Nancy Haber and Irene Sevcik Mitchell took out additional policies. We need more new members to reach our goal for this year. Members, you can help by recommending prospects to our sales representatives. • We had a guest attending the meeting, Brother Jerry Elzner introduced Pavel Ordus, a high school exchange student from the Czech Republic. Pavel spoke briefly on how he became an exchange student and that he thinks that America is great. We hope that you enjoyed your visit and come back again, Pavel. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Elzner started his report by reading a letter and birthday card for Lil Hruska from President and Mrs. Bush. He said there is a committee meeting on October 20 of the Nature and Education Center. He will have more news on it at our next meeting. He invited everyone to attend the festivities of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) on Sunday, October 21 in La Grange. He talked on several other topics. He asked members to donate items for the country store and raffle for the fund rais-
and Mrs. Matus have 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. They are members of SPJST Lodge 66 in Waco. Otto and the former Louise Sykora were married October 20, 1936 in Penelope, Texas at the Catholic Church of the Nativity.
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) For more information on the SPJST Youth Achiever Life certificate or other financial products, please contact your local lodge sales representative. SPJST members, ages six to high school senior, are encouraged to join an SPJST Youth Club. SPJST Youth Clubs provide opportunities for methbers to build self-confidence, meet new friends, develop responsibility, learn leadership skills, serve their communities and have fun. The Program also conducts summer camp. For details, contact your local lodge or any of the District Youth Counselors listed on page two.
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Lodge 81, Needville reports on October meeting
have turkey and dressing. Winifred Susan and Benita Walzel volunteered to bake a turkey. Willie Mae Kuykendall graciously said she would make the dressing. Kitchen Committee Chairman Darlene Blinka, said that she'll make sure there's also sausage available. Members are asked to bring a side dish and dessert. Money prizes were won by Milton Blinka, Brookes Stavinoha, Benita Walzel and Alvin Blinka. Congratulations to everyone! See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman —SPJST--
On October 21, 2001, the SPJST Lodge 81 of Needville held its monthly meeting. After a prayer of thanks, there was a delicious potluck meal with a variety of side dishes and desserts. A special ,thanks to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything set up for us. I would also like to thank all the members who made all the main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. I regret that I wasn't there for the meal. At 1 p.m., Vice President Jeanette Newman opened the meeting. Willie Mae Kuykendall led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for departed members Marie Zatyka and Reuben Sabrsula. Our prayers go out to their families and friends. All officers answered the roll Please make note of the following call except President Vincent dates at Lodge 92, Fort Worth: Newman, who was working. Luckily, we didn't have anyone to add to our Sunday, November 11, 2001 - Lodge sick list. Meeting at 2 p.m. Regular busiSecretary, Willie Mae Kuykendall ness and election of officers. read her report. It was approved as read. She also read three thank you Sunday, November 18, 2001 - Annual charity dance with music by Randy letters from scholarship recipients and the Roadhouse Band. Several Kristi Jablonski, Jennifer Rodgers, other members of local bands will and Lynnette Newman. It's always also be donating their time for this nice to hear from our young adults. benefit for the victims of the events Then, Treasurer Benita Walzel read of September 11, 2001. This her report. There were no corrections, promises to be much bigger and so they were approved as read. better than a similar charity dance Finally, Special Funds Chairman, held last November. Gilbert Walzel read his report. There were no corrections, so they were Sunday, November 25, 2001 - Music approved as read. by Miroslav Chodl and his Under old business, Special Funds Melodion Band of the Czech Chairman Gilbert Walzel, reported Republic from 2 - 6 p.m. They are that President Vincent Newman all professional musicians and they repaired the coffee pot. Also under play a wide variety of music. This old, business, Special Funds Chairman will be near the close of their 2001 Gilbert Walzel announced that he has tour in the USA, so come on out creosote posts ordered for the lodge's and lets make this a very well parking lot. attended dance. We especially Under new business, the lodge invite our friends from west of Fort voted on two new members. They are Worth to attend. Braxtin Lee Pieper and Helen C. Kaluza. We would like to extend a Ballroom Dance Committee special welcome to these two. President Gordon Hubenak has appointed a committee to search for ways to continue the Friday Night Next Meeting November 18 Our next meeting will be held on ballroom dances. The committee November 18. It was decided since members are Gordon Hubenak, Exthis is close to Thankcgiving, we will Officio, Al Kercho, Joe Kozel and
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Stacie Hubenak. Please give us a call if you have any suggestions. Your help is needed and will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Al Kercho Secretary and Reporter —SPJST--
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle reports on October meeting The Ladies Circle met on October 9, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. with 29 ladies, four men and one guest, Jo Ann Tipton, present. The meeting was called to order by President Linda Lewis and Secretary Julia Dueser read the minutes of the September meeting. The minutes were approved as read. There was no correspondence. Then Treasurer Evelyn Spacek gave her treasurer's report showing a nice profit from the pastry booth at the Czech festival day at Lodge 92. We wish to thank all the ladies who worked the booth all day and also the ladies who did all the baking. In November for our meeting, we always to out for lunch. This year on November 13, we will go to Bamboo Garden on 6238 Ruth Snow Drive in Richland Hills. It has Chinese or American food, buffet style. Sounds very interesting so plan to go. We should be there at 11 a.m. Anyone wanting to car pool from the hall should be at the hall by 10:30 a.m. or call for more information. Birthdays in October were Jeanine Wilkinson, Mary Cihacek, Mary Windham, Ima Lou LaPlant, Estelle Hurtik Norma Mclendon, Lee Planta, C.R. "Dick" Durham and Louise Oujesky. Happy birthday was wished to all Joyce reported on the activities at the hall, also on the Halloween party. Door prize winners were Billie Star, Mary Ann Kozel, Aurora Maldino, Lee Planta, Julia Dueser and Mary Ann Gibson. The Halloween prizes were made by Lynda Lewis and were very lovely. Also thanks to Mary Ann Gibson for passing out baggies of candy for Halloween. The joke of the day was by Aurora Maldino: These four Aggies were going to a reunion—three were in one car and one in another car. The three arrived early. The one was late and all sweaty and tired. The others wanted to know what happened. The Aggie said that the signs on the road said "Clean Rest Rooms" and so he stopped and cleaned them. The hostesses for the day were Martha Benish, Mary Ann Kozel,. Martha Simek, Clifton, Janie Cepica and Florence Greer. I never did find out who made the lovely bread. We had a good lunch as always. The invocation was by Linda Lewis. Mark Your Calendar I hope to see a nice crowd at the Bamboo Garden on November 13 at 11 a.m. That will be our Thanksgiving dinner.
Some folks leave the mark of a great soul upon the sands of time while others leave only the imprint of a heel. Julia Dueser Secretary/Reporter —SPJST--
Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving luncheon set for November 18 Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Sunday, November 18 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center at 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio, Texas. Lunch will be served at 12:30 followed by a meeting and games party. Each family is asked to bring a covered vegetable dish and/or dessert. The lodge will furnish the turkey, dressing, gravy and drinks. We ask you to come and join us for the fun. Past officers of Lodge 133 will be honored at this meeting. Please note that lunch will be served at 12:30 not 2 p.m. Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST
Lodge 142, Houston reports on October meeting At 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2001, our meeting was called to order by Lodge 142 President Keith Kieschnick. We had 27 members and one guest present. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of officers found Flag Bearer Chris Schleider and Board member Chuck Whitchurch absent. The minutes from the previous meeting were read by Alice Jochen, Secretary. Our lodge had one new member, Paul Joseph Seekford. The sales rep was Robert Kieschnick. All officers reports were read. Committee reports were given. Correspondence included a letter from Howard Leshikar regarding Fraternalist of the Year for 2001. President Keith asked that our members think about a fraternalist and to select one in our November meeting from our lodge. Birthdays for October were Walter Rosilier, Marilyn Spivey and Amy. Kieschnick. Anniversaries were. Barbara and Robert Boyd, 32 years and Henry and Pat Hermis, 52 years. The capsule prize for $10 went unclaimed due to the absence of Andrew Lehoski, William Holler and Raymond Budewig. Next:month, the prize goes to $20. Come to our meeting. You may be the lucky one! Five cash prizes went to Barbara Boyd, Walter Rosilier, Alice Jochen, Frank Tumis and Elmo Walther. Four refreshmerit prizes were won by Mary Ann Kieschnick, Marilyn Spivey, Anita Charbula and Lawrence Schilhab.
Wednesday, November 7, 2001—VESTNIK/9 Next Meeting November 11 The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Refreshments and lunch were served. The next meeting will be, Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 2 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST---
Lodge 172, Pasadena posts notice of meeting change Members of Lodge 172, Pasadena voted in October to change their regularly scheduled meeting dates because of a conflict with Thanksgiving. Please note that the Lodge 172 executive meeting will be on November 14. The regular lodge meeting will be on November 28. Thank you for making note of these changes. Fraternally, Jo Mayfield —SPJST--
Lodge 172, Pasadena October meeting report After the Pledge of the Allegiance to the flag and a moment of silent prayer, President Mayfield called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call showed everyone present except Trustee Mike Johnson. No error was found in the regular meeting minutes. The minutes stand approved as printed. An error was found in the executive meeting minutes. They stand approved as corrected. Robert read a letter he received from the Supreme Lodge telling us about the scholarship qualifications. He also read a letter from the Pasadena Police Department asking for a donation to the Officer Santa. A vote will be taken later under new business. Another letter and flyer froin Sts. Cyril and Methodius Slavic Heritage Organization telling about the Slavic Heritage Festival on October 28. First Vice President Weldon Wilkerson informed us that we would be voting -for the Fraternalist of the Year tonight and we needed to be thinking about whom we wanted to nominate. Financial Secretary Henrietta Krenek stated that the bank balance for October is $1,302.50. She also stated that five new insurance certificates were issued; They went to Anzelicia Lopez, Eddie Lopez, Nereid Pena, Frances Jane Walker and Vicki Dressle. Sales representatives were Adenna Reyes and Vicki Dressler. Brother Zella made the motion that we accept the three new members. Brother Tofte seconded the motion. Motion approved. Since Frances Walker and Vicki Dressler are already members, they did not have to be voted in. Treasurer Tennie Walla stated that
all the treasurer's books have been completed and sent to the bookkeeper; however, as of date, we have not received them back. Youth Club Meeting Youth Leader Adenna Reyes told everyone that she had her first youth club meeting and six children attended the meeting. The weather was bad and Melanie did not send the invitations out in time so some people did not receive the notice until it was too late to make the meeting. Entertainment Committee Chairperson Josephine Mayfield stated that Diversions drew a crowd of 161 which was a good crowd considering the competition we had that night. Jo stated that she had sent a letter to Julius Tupa and to Channel 62 as well as to all the local newspapers asking them to please advertise the November 17 dance for us. She also stated that she would send them another letter next week asking them to advertise that our New Year's Eve tickets are on sale. Jo mentioned that she had gone out and priced the nine ounce plastic juice cup that we plan to serve the blackeye peas in New Year's Eve and found that Target had the cheapest price at 97 cents for 25 cups in a pack. Jo informed everyone that the New Year's Eve tickets will go on sale Thursday, November 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day Monday to Friday until New Year's Eve as well as at the three Saturday night dances. By selling them during the week day, it will give the people who are unable to come to the dance on Saturday nights a better chance to buy their tickets. Since we only have three dances left before New Year's Eve, it would be harder for a lot of people to get their tickets. Dances Scheduled
Jo informed everyone that she has hired the bands for the first three months of next year. They are: January 5—Texas Roadrunner Band at a cost of $450; February 2—Texas Highway Band (this is a new band) at a cost of $450; March 2—Texas Star at a cost of $400. The Texas Highway Band will be booked as our Valentine Band. Moses, of the Texas Highway Band, stated that he would put an ad on radio, television, put out flyers and ads in the newspapers. Jo told him we told him she would do the same. This is the band that we have been able to make a deal with. Robert wished everyone with a birthday in the month of November a happy birthday. Robert told everyone that Don Miller of April Air came out to check air conditioning unit number seven and told him the back fan motor in the unit is grounded out and that the primary unit has something wrong with it. Robert stated that he had called Don Miller out to check out the walkin cooler—the coils are-freezing up. President Mayfield informed everyone that we needed to elect the Nominating Committee tonight. Those nominated to be on the nominating committee were Tennie Walla, Weldon Wilkerson and Lillie Mae Peter. Brother Stokley moved that the nominations cease and they be elected
by acclamation. Brother Tofte seconded motion. Motion approved. The Auditing Committee was also nominated. They are Norman Tofte, Vicki Dressler and Clay Stokley. Sister Walla made a motion that the nominations cease and they be elected by acclamation. Brother Wilkerson seconded the motion. Motion approved. Next was the nomination for the Fraternalist of the Year. Those nominated were Art Wiederhold, Lillia Mae Peter and Robert Mayfield. Sister Walla made a motion that the nominations cease and the election be held. Lillia Mae Peter was elected the Fratemalist of the Year. President Mayfield asked if we would like to donate to Officer Santa this year. A motion was made by Brother Wiederhold that we donate $25 again this year like we have in the past. Brother Tofte seconded the motion. Motion approved. A suggestion was make that the, meeting dates for November be changed due to a conflict with Thanksgiving. It was suggested, that we rescind the by-laws for the November meeting this year only and change the dates for the executive meeting to November 14 and the regular meeting to November 28. A. motion was made by Brother Stokley to rescind the by-law for November of this year only. Brother Wilkerson seconded the motion. Motion approved. Sister Walla made motion that we have the executive meeting on November 14 and the regular meeting on November 28. Brother Stokley seconded motion. Motion approved. Robert asked Lynn Johnsen State FTC Field Representative for Districts One and Five to say a few words. Lynn talked about Mission 2100. Lynn stated that Mission 2100 is on track to make the goal for 2100. She also stated that the Universal Life interest rates would remain the same until January 31. Robert then asked Larry Pflughaupt District Five Director to say a few words. Larry explained the three-year planning document and the plaques that will be given to the people who are no longer in office after the election of officers. Robert informed everyone that he got a call from a Mr. Tom Vance. Mr. Vince stated to Robert that he was interested in leasing three acres of land in La. Marque to drill for gas. They will pay $15,000 up front to drill for gas. If they hit gas, they will drop two acres and retain one acre for a well and install a tank. Mr. Vance is going to fax us more information. Regular Meeting November 28 Robert reminded everyone that work day is November 5; executive meeting November 14; and regular meeting November 28. Door Prizes $10 was won by Vicki Dressler, other door prizes were won by Tennie Walla, Julius Zella, Mary Ann Zotyka, Jo Mayfield, Norman Tofte, Lillia Mae Peter, Henrietta Krenek, Weldon Wilkerson, Clay Stokley, Art Wiederhold, Karen Warren and Leona Zella. The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. Submitted by, Jo Mayfield, Secretary --SPJST-
Lodge 177, Academy reports on October meeting Our meeting was called to order on Wednesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. with all lodge officers present. Members recited Pledge of Allegiance. Libbie Bartek, chairperson for the Sunshine Committee, gave her report stating that Jackie Beck is ill. We also received an update on the status of Clifford Tomastik and Bill told Libbie to keep us informed him of this condition. Our minutes were approved as presented. We received no correspondence. All committee reports were given and filed for audit. Our youth club has not has its regular meeting for October as of this date. Youth Leader Janet Lyon gave members a report of the Christmas ornament contest held at the District Two Fall Meeting. Our trustees met and decided to continue to have security at bingo. They also voted to increase the rental fee for the lodge. JoAnne Hutka, Lodge Fraternal Activities Coordinator, recognized October birthdays. Tana Komar will . be celebrating her birthday on October 15. Happy birthday, Tana! We discussed our Christmas party and it was decided that JoAnne will locate a place to have the party. Our members want to have the party at a place other than the lodge. In the November meeting, JoAnne will tell us what she's planned for the party. We were excited to learn that we have several members who have purchased additional insurance and that counts towards the Lodge Incentive Program: Francis William Heise and James Elliott Tomastik. As of this meeting date, we have 29 new members and that means we have the Gold Award for the lodge. We're really proud of that! Under new business, Bill Hutka reminded everyone that all offices and committee positions are open next month during our regular lodge election. He told all of us that a nominating committee would be appointed but that would not preclude someone else from being nominated for an officer or committee position. He stressed the importance of qualifying for these positions by having attended at least a majority of lodge meetings. Our nominating committee is Harvey LaFlamme, Bill Komar and Louis Driska. This committee will present a slate of officers at the next meeting in November. With no other business, our meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Fraternally, Kathy Fritz, FICF Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
196, Houston-West meets November 18 Lodge
Attention Members and Friends: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the November lodge meeting will be
10/VESTNIK-Wednesday, Novmeber 7, 2001 held on Sunday, November 18, 2001 beginning at 2 p.m. with a covered dish meal following the meeting. Thanks for your attention. Fraternally, Evelyn Mikeska
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Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society hosts fall meeting November 17 in Round Rock The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society is proud to host the State Czech Heritage Society Fall Meeting on Saturday, November 17, 2001 at St. William's Parish Activity Center, 1150 McNeil Road, Round Rock, Texas, 78661. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee, juice, kolaches and music by local entertainment. Events will include a silent auction, various vendor booths and exhibitions. The silent auction will include Czech and homemade items. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. An authentic Czech meal will be served at $7 a plate and includes tea and choice of dessert.
The Fall Czech Heritage Society meeting will be called to order at 1 p.m. by the state president. For necessary reservations, contact Eileen Rosipal (512) 452-3292 or email erosipal@juno.com by November 10, 2001. For any additional information on event or vendor space contact Sarah or Ted Vitek (512) 928-0960 or svitekl @ juno.com . For directions: going north on IH-35, take exit 252A (McNeil Road). At McNeil Road, take a left and go past St. William's Church. Parish Activity Center will be approximately one block west of the church on your right. Sincerely yours, Monica Stojanik-Neal Reporter -SPJST--
Seaton Brethren Church chili supper November 10 Please note that the Seaton Brethren Church will be sponsoring a chili supper at the church on Saturday, November 10 from 4 until 7 p.m. Cost is $5 and to-go bowls are available. Proceeds from the sale will go to the church's building fund. -SPJST-
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erea5, Texans of Czech descent have made significant and lasting contributions to our state's prosperity, heritage and cultures; and • ■• •
berea5, Beginning in the late 184os, Czech settlers came in growing numbers to the Lone Star State; gravitating to the rich soil of the black lands and upper coastal plains belts from Denton to Brownsville, these industrious pioneers created close-knit communities that kept intact their unique old-world customs while adapting to the challenges of a new land; and berea5, Czechs are renowned for their exemplary work ethic and love of democracy and have established standards of excellence as both private and public citizens to whom all can aspire; and because of generations, Texans of Czech extraction have made many notable contributions, both cultural and historic, to the betterment of our state; and of their many accomplishments in this regard are truly worthy of special legislative recognition. Pau, therefore, I, Allen Amos, County Judge, Concho County, Texas do hereby proclaim the month of October as: C3erb TPerttage
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Signed this the i3th day of September 2001.
Allen Amos
Concho County Judge
The 74th Texas Legislative Session in 1995 passed House Resolution 83 and Senate Resolu-tion 1023 designating the last full week in October beginning in 1995 as Czech Heritage Week in Texas. That declaration was expanded in 1999, when the 76th Legislature passed a resolution signed by Governor George W. Bush declaring the entire month of October Czech Heritage Month in Texas. To mark the occasion in 2001, Concho County Judge Allen Amos issued the above citation, underscoring the valued role Texans of Czech ancestry have played in the state's development. - Submitted by District Four Director Stanley Broz
Youth Letters Section SPJST members participate in Texas Fraternal Congress SPJST youth club members joined young people from Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT); Catholic Union of Texas (KJT); Grand Court, Order of Calanthe; and Order of the Sons of Hermann to present their award-winning talents at the 2001 Texas Fraternal Congress Youth Spectacular held October 20 at Adam's Mark Hotel at Westheimer in Houston. SPJST State King Nathan Block of Lodge 160, San Angelo and State Queen Jamie Lyn Novak of Lodge 84, Dallas served as emcees for the Youth Spectacular. They also spoke on how SPJST and fraternalism has played a major part in their lives. Representing SPJST in the talent show, Krystle Bender of Lodge 88, Houston presented her second place 2001 State Youth Achievement Day individual talent in ages 15 to high school senior. Krystle performed a self-choreographed flag routine. State Queen Jamie Lyn Novak presented her first place individual talent, a lyrical to "Because You Loved Me." Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club presented their first place 2001 State Youth Achievement Day senior group talent. Performing a dance entitled "Devil Went Down to Georgia" were Kirby Bubela, Chet Dluhos, Chad Dorotik, T.J. Drapela, Kyle Kaspar, and Megan Marcaurele. Following all of the performances, the SPJST performers presented a patriotic tribute. State King Nathan and State Queen Jamie read a poem entitled "Ragged Old Flag." A slide show featuring scenes of America's past and present accompanied the poem. Then, Nathan and Jamie led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The presentation concluded with the youth handing out patriotic angel ornaments. SPJST Wins Scrapbook, Poster Awards
The Texas Fraternal Congress scrapbook and poster winners were announced following the Youth Spectacular. SPJST scrapbooks and posters competed with other fraternals for first through third place awards. Scrapbook Winners First Place - SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Second Place SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo Third Place SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Other SPJST scrapbooks competing for TFC honors were Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Lodge 24, Cyclone; Lodge 66, Waco; Lodge 88, Houston;
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,,cio SPJST
76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
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and Lodge 107, Floresville. Poster Winners First Place SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville Second Place SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Third Place - MT Other posters representing SPJST were Lodge 17, New Tabor; Lodge 47, Seaton; Lodge 66, Waco; Lodge 160, San Angelo; and Lodge 196, Houston-West. I congratulate all of the performers on an outstanding show. My best wishes to these young people and their youth clubs for continued success. Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny State Youth Director -SPJST--
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club reports on October meeting Dear Readers, Our last meeting was very well attended. We discussed the happenings of the fair. We also discussed our state lock-in which will be held in Dime Box on October 26 beginning at 7 p.m. Our crafts for the month of October were pumpkin with faces glued or painted on. Our new charities for the month of November are 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive and six pieces of fruit for the nursing home. Our next meeting will be November 7 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally, Heather Slenk 11/7/01 -SPJST-
25, Ennis Youth Club member reports on District Three fall meeting Lodge
Dear Readers, The District Three meeting was in Ennis. Our youth club helped serve the noon meal. We raised money for the Afganistan children. I helped at the bean bag toss while others helped at the cake walk. When we ran out of prizes at the bean bag toss, I helped at the nickle bingo. My brother and I bought 20 cards for the final "blackout" game of bingo and I won $2.15! I know the spring meeting will be just as fun. I hope to see you there! Blake Ryan 11/7/02 ---SPJST-
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District Two lock-in November 10 at Lodge 24, Cyclone The District Two Annual Lock-in will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2001. We thank Lodge 24, Cyclone for graciously donating its hall for this event. The lock-in will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday and end at 7 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Texas Fraternal Congress Participants Young people representing the SPJST in the 2001 Texas Fraternal Congress Youth Spectacular were, from left: T. J. Drapela (30), Chet Dluhos (30), Chad Dorotik (30), Megan Marcaurele (30), Kirby Bubela (30), Kyle Kaspar (30), Krystle Bender (88), State Queen Jamie Lyn Novak (84) and State King Nathan Block (160).
Lodge 25, Ennis Lodge 40, Youth Club member El Campo-Hillje reports on District Youth Club enjoys Three fall meeting fall meeting Dear Readers, Our lodge hosted the District Three Fall meeting on Sunday, October 28. After the meeting, we had a cake walk, a bean bag toss, a country store, and bingo. The money raised is going to different charities. Our youth club had a special boothe where we sold USA patriotic items to raise money for the Afghan kids fund. I enjoyed the day! Jerrod Ryan Lodge 25 - Ennis 11/7/02 —SPJST-
40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club reports on October meeting Lodge
El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40 Youth Club held its regular monthly meeting on October 14, 2001 at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall. President Cory Cerny called the meeting to order. Everyone said the Pledge of Allegiance. All of the officers were present for the meeting. The children then practiced songs they were going to sing for the District Six Fall Meeting. Then the children had a great time decorating pumpkins and making ghosts from construction paper for Halloween. Welcome Aboard! This month, we had two new youths to join our youth club. They are Christopher Cadrill and Jessie Garza. We want to welcome them into our youth club. After the meeting, the children enjoyed goodies brought by Donna Martinez, Cory Cerny, Ashley Sczech, Christopher Cadrill and Mrs. Bacak, Youth Leader. Fraternally, Ardis Bacak Youth Leader —SPJST-
District Six Fall Meeting Report The El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40 Youth Club had a great time at the District Six SPJST Fall Meeting held at the lodge hall on October 28, 2001 at 11 a.m. The children enjoyed working the raffle booth the register table and most of all, singing their songs. They also enjoyed the red, white and blue suckers and entering their Christmas ornaments in the ornament contest. Thank You! Mrs. Bacak and the youth want to thank everyone for donating towards their youth club raffle and they want to thank everyone who supported them by buying raffle tickets. A big thank you to all of you. Fraternally, Ardis Bacak, Youth Leader Lodge 40 Youth Club and Assistant Youth Leaders Mary Ann Cerny and Karen Holub —SPJST-
We invite all youth members to attend. Please invite a friend to come along. There will be plenty of food, games, movies, door prizes and much, much more. If you have any suggestions, please give me a call. I look forward to seeing you on November 10! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Youth Counselor —SPJST-
Scenes from Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas October 14, 2001 • Fair Park • Dallas, Texas RIGHT PHOTO: SPJST State King Nathan Block, State Queen Jamie Lyn Novak and State Duchess Cayla Cloutman participated in the 2001 Heritage Day Program at the State Fair of Texas. Both Nathan and Jamie Lyn talked= about the benefits of membership in the SPJST.
PHOTO BELOW: Twenty young members from Lodge 84, Dallas entertain the audience with their performance of the "Little Red Handkerchief" and "Annie in the Cabbage Patch."
47, Seaton Youth Club gives water to Temple Fire Department Lodge
This year, our Youth Club participated in the "Make a Difference Day" by collecting bottled water from our youth club members, and a special donation from the SPJST Home Office. Making a Difference in Temple We attached a small piece of paper to the bottle stating, "We care about you!" with our Lodge information. We then donated the water to the Temple Fire Department for local use. We thank everyone who helped us in our project to make a difference in our community. Crystal Bartek Youth Club President 11/7/01 —SPJST-
Teen Group Beseda Dancers from Lodge 84, Dallas also performed at the State Fair on October 13 and 14. Pictured above, from left, front, are Rusty Sims, Jarod Olds, Brooks Zabojnik and Jake Zabojnik. BACK: Leslie Sims, Jamie Lyn Novak, Marchele Olds and Melissa Boren. They were joined by several Lodge 84, Dallas members on Heritage Day — October 14. Together, they performed the Ceska Beseda.
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This completed project earns a maximum of 40 points in the SPJST Youth Program's Merit Point System. Mail completed project to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny • PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner Part 1 of 2 The Star-Spangled Banner is a very old American flag. It flew over a fort -Fort McHenry -- in Baltimore, Maryland during the War of 1812. During th War of 1812, the British fought against the Americans. The commander of Fort McHenry, Major Armistead, wanted a very big flag that everyone could see. He wanted everyone to know that Fort McHenry belonged to the Americans. So Major Armistead asked Mary Pickersgill to sew a huge flag that was 30 feet high and 42 feet wide. Mrs. Pickersgill's 13-yearold daughter, Caroline helped, too. The flag had 15 white stars on a blue background, and 15 red and white stripes. A year later, in September 1814, the British navy bombed Fort McHenry. Warships fired 200-pound cannon balls at the fort all day and during the night Americans were scared that the British would win and take over the fort and the city of Baltimore. One American, named Francis Scott Key, witnessed the bombing while he was on a ship. Because he was far away, he could not see Fort McHenry very well All he could see were the bombs and the smoke from the battle. He was very worried that the Americans had lost the battle. But at dawn the next day, he saw the Star-Spangled Banner flying over Fort McHenry in triumph. Major Armistead's huge flag proved that the Americans had won. Mr. Key was so inspired that he wrote down some words for a poem about seeing the StarSpangled Banner. Later his poem became the words to the song, "The StarSpangled Banner." That song is our national anthem.
Now and Then Read each phrase below and decide if it was something the Pilgrims or Native Americans might have done or if it is something we usually do today. Circle NOW or LONG AGO to show which you think it is When you are done, write the letters you circled in order on the blanks to finish the sentence.
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What do the stars stand for?
2. The original Star-Spangled Banner has 15 red and white stripes on it. How many stripes does our flag have today?
What do the stripes on our flag
stand for? 3. Who was Major Armistead? Why did he want such a big flag? Without the Pilrims, we would not each Thanksgiving!
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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club reports on recent activities Dear Vestnik Readers: On September 16, my family and I participated in Lodge 84's annual Czech Fest. We ate pork roast, sauerkraut, dumplings, green beans and salad for dinner. After dinner, I had $5 to spend at our craft store, games, grocery wheel or walk in the cake walk (my Great Grandma Nemec usually plays this game with me, but she couldn't come.) Instead. I bought cupcakes to share with my family and toy spiders to scare my family and friends with I played the fishing game that my Aunt Mandy and her boyfriend manned for the children's area. They were fun to watch. Also, since iii behind in writing, I also participated in Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas on October 14. I have attended every year to celebrate my Czech heritage (with the exception of the year my sister was born.) Now, I have collected six Heritage Day ribbons. I'm hoping to eventually have
as many as my mom (she wore 12 this year, although she has received one for just about every year of life). My mom, dad, grandma and grandpa Faraizal and Aunt Mandy Faraizal danced the beseda. Then we had to wait an extra long time until after the Norwegian Folk Dancers from Houston finished their dances. My sister, Nicole, who is almost three, and I danced the Little Red Handkerchief and Annie in the Cabbage Patch a Andulaka Do Zely dances together along with the 16 other children from our lodge. By the time we finished our dances, we were hot and sweaty (and hungry), but we cooled off quickly in the autumn air. We then spent the rest of the afternoon wandering around the fair grounds, playing games on the Midway and eating nachos and cotton candy. I am hosting the Lodge 84 Halloween party on October 27 at my house. I will let all of you know after the party what we did. Until my next letter .. . Fraternally, David R. Oberle, Jr., 6 11/7/01 —SPJST-
Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club member joins in Peanut Festival parade Dear Members, We were at the Peanut Festival on October 12 to 13. I was in the kiddy parade dressed as Mr. Peanut. I also worked in the SPJST booth. It was lots of fun and too much work. Fraternally, Travis Purchis, 9 11/7/01
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Youth Program joins President in supporting Afghan children In President Bush's news conference on October 11, he asked for all youth organizations across America to join together and support Afghanistan's children by donating $1. The SPJST is proud to join this effort and appreciates your support. All SPJST youth members are encouraged to donate $1 to this project. Please mail your $1 to: SPJST do State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny PO Box 100 Temple, TX 76503 Please note that all dollars received will be matched by the SPJST and forwarded to America's Fund for Afghan Children in Washington, DC. —SPJST-
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dane lesto. Nas fad uz maj 53 novijch Menu a rok jeste neny ukonce. Leroy Dana je zvolen nas Fraternalist pro rok 2000. Congratubuj em. Willie Kohutek pfecital urednikovy platy na OA( rok. V pfi gtil schuzy budeme volet ufedniky pro rok 2002. Prijdte volit, schtize zapoe'ne na jedme hodiny (1 p.m.) na ctverteho listopadu. Nafozeniny slavili Gary Skrabanek, Louis Kohutek, Gordon Kohutek a Ruth JanaCek. Vyro6 silatku slavili Wallace a Elsie Jez a taky James a Joyce Skrabanek. Oslavte tito zvlastni dny a mnoho vice je yam psfgno. V sobotu sedmu a dvateho zari jsme slavili Cesky Dedictvi dne ze zabavu a dverni ceny byly ty dobre kolaei e. Aj jsme meli vystavu ze SPJST Museum. A y e mesicu listapadu bude to base ze &sky republiky budu hrat melodion Band Toto bude tfi rok co hraji u na geho fadu. Toz prijete poslechnut tito muzikanty. Dvefni ceny vyhrali Calvin Skrabgnek, Dan Wiley a Justin Kraatz. Schtiza bude etvefteho listopadu ye jedne hodiny odpoledne. Ja jsem byla nemocna a proto jsou dopise opozdene. Na schledanou Dorota Pechalovg
zahajila schuzi ye 2 hodiny odpoledne. Nejprve jsme vzdali Best n8iviajee a pak jame zaspfvali "Bitch Zehnej Ameriku" kterou bratra. Don Netek Potom jsme uctili pamatku na zesnule Cleny jednou minutou ticha. V g ichni Ufednici byli Oftomni. Secretary Robert Popp oznamil zpravy ze srpnove schfize podal zprgvy a vg e bylo pfijato beze zmeny. Lucille Dlugosh uloZila $45.35 do pokladny od t'ech her v srpnu. Pgry ktere slavili svatebnf vYroa v zafi jsou: Billie a Frankie Campbell 45 rokti, Alvin a Frances Schimcek 55 rokii, Tom a Doris Moczygemba 58 rokU. Piejeme Vam mnoho gt'estf a zdray 1 do budoucnosti. Grace Rohan nebyla pIctomna na schfizi v zatc protole byla nemocna, pfejeme jf brzke uzdraveni. Jarolyn Popp pfedstavila Bob Bayer okresnf zastupce. On k nam promluvil dodat zaji geovanc k va gemu pojig reni a Mission 2100 elensky kampaII. Na g fad ma 8 novych poji g teni tento rok. Narozeniny v zafi meli tyto 'eleni a 'elenky: Louis Ja gek, Charlie Kutil, Tom Moczygemba, Glenda Ploch, Marie Netek, Carmen Mazac, a Carol Kutil. Dvefni cenu vyhrali 1.Trudy Pavliska, 2.Evelyn Matula, 3.Lucille Dlugosh. Schtize byla skon6ena protoe v g echno bylo jii projedngno. Ngsledovala dobr g sva6ina a spoletenske hry. Nage pfigtischtize bude v nedeli 21.fijna ye 2 hodiny odpoledne. Se sesterskym pozdravem Miloslava Phelsovg —SPJST-
Sestri a Bratri Schtizi devateho iizna byla zahajena Presedu Edwin Pechalem ye dvd hodina odpoledne. Meli jsme 45 clenu a dva nastevniky. Prapory prinesly Thomas Flagerty a Patrick Greger. Slib vlajce jsme dali a pak jsme dali ustu nasfm zemfellm elenum: Frank Sefeik, Ella Sefdik Johnson a Richard "Steve" Stevens tichu modlitbou at odpaCivaji pokoji a rodinam posilame upfimnou soustrast. Novf 61enove jsou: Kathryn Richter, Brandon Kosel, Clarence Sodek, Vlasta Havlik, William Havlik, Sr., Irma Klinkovsky a Marcella Maleik. Vitame vas do fadu a prijdte do schitze 6asto. Preseda Pechal oinamil ze dnes je dne pro dedea'eky a stafenky. Deli ze iadu dali vsem karetu a cokoladuve hubicky (kisses). Dekujem. Julia Vitek byla jedina na listku nemocnic. Naraeniny slavilu Beth Rabroker, —SPJSTLowvica Lucko a Monroe Lucko. VyroCi siiatku slavili Calvin a Dolores krablnek a Johnie a La Verne Vani6ek. Oslavte tito zvlastni dni a mnoho vice je v gm piano. Aard Dvefni ceny vyhrali Dolores Skrabanek? Ruth Hanusch a Dan Wiley. The SPJST Annuity: Preseda Edwin Pechal zahajil Mile sestry a bratfi: e schfize ktera se konala v It's something to consider Nag schtize sedmeho zafi ye dve hodiny for yourself, or as a gift for ysnedeli 16 zafi byla dosti doble na odpoledne E.J. Pechal a Gary someone special. president Jarolyn Popp lcrabgnek prinesly vlajky a vedly nas tivena. Nag ve slibu vlajce a zustali jsme stat ke ustu vsem tim co ztratili zivoti ye novem Yorku a Washington ye ty huzy a take pro ri gnho Clena Monroe J. Marek ze Cameron dluho leti nas Soustrast vsem rodinam. Novi 61eny pfijati byly Johnnie Male'ik, Elden Zavodny, Rebecca Zavodny, Sheirran Hughes, Glen Banghaf, Joycelyn Meyer, Ann What you find may surprise you! Paruzinsky, Walter Gommert, Betty Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lou Marek, Wanda Houston a Clara SPJST Library, Monday - Friday, except 12 p.m. -1 p.m. Foster. Taky plestupily do fadu 6islo Archives and Museum # Closed Weekends and Holidays North Main Street • Temple, Texas 47 Rose Marie Everett, Rita Tomascik 520 Except By Appointment Phone: ( 254) 773-1575 • (800) 727-7578 a Donald Zipperlen. Vitame vas All group tours are booked through the Office of the SPJST President vsechny a pfijdte do schuze anebo nu at (Soo) 727-7578 and should be booked at least two weeks in advance zabavy. of the desired date. A confirmation letter will be sent in advance of Meli jsme 41 elenu and tri your group's scheduled visit. Admission is free. nag tevniky a byly to Aubrey Richter, All donations collected support the SPJST LAM Development Wilbert Richter and Freddie Program, Educational and Museum Exhibits and Outreach Programs. Schroeder. Prijdte zas. To acknowledge your contribution, the SPJST LAM offers special Zpravy byli dane vsemy uTedniky recognition for each level of membership. Donations are taxdeductible. For more information, please contact Treasurer Margaret Sestra Lanita Anglin naln dala zprava Haisler at (979) 272-8657. jak pokracujem jse pojestkamy pro-
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Coming Events Second Tuesday of Each Month Fort Worth cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) meets—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, contact George McBride (817) 237-0035 leader and a TAA Director. November 7 Wharton County Czech Heritage Society local chapter fund raiser—from 5 to 7 p.m. More details forthcoming. November 12 Dallas/Ennis Fraternal Council Meeting— Lodge 84, Dallas; SPJST Lodge 84 November 17 Open House: Celebrating the change to democracy in Czechoslovakia: The 12th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution—the day in time we cannot forget, a day to always remember. The Market Place, Northwest Mall. November 17 Czech Heritage Society State Meeting—in Round Rock. November 18 Concho Valley Chapter Meeting/ Thanksgiving Meal: Traditional Thanksgiving meal at 1 p.m. followed with the meeting at 2 p.m. Meetings are open to all who are interested in Czech heritage, culture and early immigration and we invite you to come out and join us for fun and fellowship. For directions to the meeting or for additional information about the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society, please call Louis Kokes (915) 651-7994 or e-mail Sharon Skrabanek at skrab@gte.net . The Concho Valley Chapter is also listed on the State's web page http://www.genealogy.org/-czech. December 3 Dallas/Ennis Fraternal Council Meeting— Lodge 84, Dallas Council Christmas party. December 4 Wharton County Czech Heritage Society local chapter meeting/Christmas party — at the Taiton Hall in Taiton, 7 p.m. December 8 Czech Cultural Center Houston Annual Children's Czech Traditions Christmas Party/Open House: Festive celebration of traditional Czech music, dance, stories, games, refreshments and lots of fun. The Market Place, Northwest Mall. —SPJST-
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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 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 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, November 11-Workers' Appreciation Party Friday, November 16-Social, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 24-Sinklue reunion Sunday, November 25-Private birthday party Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 8265863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Youth Club meets the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. LODGE 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 593-4473 or (254) 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, November 11-Country Expression, mix music, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, November 18-Bastrop County German Heritage Club Dance, Dinner and Silent Auction: Cloverleaf Orchestra, 2 to 6 p.m. Dinner 3 to 7 p.m. Dance $6 per person. Dance and dinner $11 adults, $2.50 children. Open to public. Proceeds to benefit area high school scholarships. Sunday, November 25-Leroy Rybak's Swing Orchestra, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person Sunday, December 9-Christmas Dance: Fritz Hodded and The Fabulous Six, 3 to 7 p.m. Bring snacks foryour table. $6 per person. Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Combinations, polkas, waltzes and country western. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Black-eyed peas, corn bread and coffee served after the dance. $10 per person. No reservations. Hall is located at 702 Hwy. 95 North, Elgin. Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Alma Schmidt at (512) 281-4371; for reservations, call Mildred David (512) 261-5272; for band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is NonSmoking. LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m. LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, November 10-District Two Lock-In Monday, November 12-Lodge meeting; 7 p.m.; election of officers Saturday, November 24-Boots-Hoelscher Wedding Dance with music by T.C. Taylor; Grand march starts at 7 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, November 10-Dining Room Rental Thursday, Novmber 15-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.; election of officers for 2002 Saturday, November 17-Private Rental/50th Anniversary Saturday, November 24-Rental Sunday, November 25-Private Rental/ Anniversary Sunday, December 2-SPJST Lodge 25 and RVOS No. 51 Christmas Party Thursday, December 13-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 15-Private Christmas party Sunday, December 16-Martinek Christmas party Saturday, December 22-Dining room rental Monday, December 24-Dining room rental Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, please call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December. 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. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, November 9-Country Classic Friday, November 16-Tri County Friday, November 23-Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Friday, November 30-Czech Melody Masters Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m with a covered dish meal served after the meeting. All members and guests are always welcome. The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan. LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, November 10-Smokin Sunday, November 11-SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; SPJST Meeting, 3 p.m. Saturday, November 24-Cherokee Rose Saturday, December 8-Cherokee Rose Saturday, December 15-Classie Ballou Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Tobacco Road
Lodge Reporters and Event Coordinators Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is one week prior to the publication date of issue. Send your updates to: VESTNIK, do SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: vanicek@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. SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. 2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"
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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 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, November 10-Wedding Sunday, November 11-Election of officers for 2002. Saturday, November 17-Wedding Sunday, December 1-Private party Saturday, December 8-Wedding Friday, December 14-Private party 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 hail.) 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, November 10-Melodion Band of the Czech Republic, polka, waltz, western and pop music; $6 per person. Door prizes will be given. Saturday, November 17-Vrazel Polka Band; $6 per person Monday, November 19-Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 24-Central Texas Sounds, $6 per person. Door prizes will be given. Saturday, December 1-Jerry Heisler and Melody Five. Door prizes will be given. Sunday, December 2-Lodge meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 8-No Dance Sunday, December 9-Lodge members' Christmas party Saturday, December 15-John Burns Band. 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.
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LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night) or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and cover is $5. Game nights (taroky, dominos, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS 'Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 8529982 or (361) 854-8423.
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LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.
Performing for the Annual Harvest Dance
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.
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LODGE 51, ELUNGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.
Raffling Fruit Baskets for the Harvest Dance
Wednesday, November 7, 2001-VESTN1K/15 LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Monday, November 12 - Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council, 7 p.m.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO Friday, December 14-Annual Lodge Christmas Dinner/Social, 6 p.m. at Victoria REA Building.
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.
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LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday Monday, November 19 - Lodge meeting, of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, including election of officers; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 29 - Decorating . unless otherwise noted. Committtee meets to decorate hall for Christmas; LODGE 125, WESTHOFF bring food to meeting. meetings are the second Sunday Monday, December 3 - Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Lodge in March, June, September and December Council; 7 p.m.; Bring desserts at 2 p.m. Please note that the 2001 Lodge 84 LODGE 130, DALLAS Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can be Lodge meetings are the third Monday of reached at (214) 321-1129. Lodge meetings each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397 or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO rentals, call Emil Petr (214) 826-3557. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lutheran Church Activity Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday Shepherd of each month at 7 p.m. For rental infor- Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. mation, call Bertha Capps at (254) 778LODGE 135, ENNIS 4371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home). Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, November 10-Bobby Jones, LODGE 139, DANBURY polka/variety. Admission $6 per person Saturday, November 17-Jodie Mikula; polka Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through and variety music. Admission $6 per person August and 6:30 p.m. Sept through May. Saturday, November 24-No Dance Saturday, December 1-Jack Melick, big band. LODGE 141, SEALY `Dress Code. $12 per person. Saturday, December 9-Music Masters, Lodge meetings are held every third polka/variety. $5 per person. Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Saturday, December 15-Pat Veit, polka/vari- Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. ety. $5 per person. Sunday, December 16-Blue Room Party: LODGE 142, HOUSTON Knights of Dixie, 3 to 8 p.m. Advanced ticket Sunday, November 11-Lodge meeting, 2 Some
sales only. Reservations begin November 13. $15 per person. Tickets must be paid for by December 7.
p.m. Sunday, December 9-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, December 14-Christmas party
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 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 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified.
LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, November 11 -Lodge meeting Sunday, November 18-Variety music with Miroslav Chodl and his Melodion Band from the Czech Republic; 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 25-Annual charity dance with music by Randy and the Roadhouse Band Sunday, December 2-Holiday Season Dance for members and friends. Music by Texas Dutchmen, 3 to 7 p.m.
Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Nightfirst 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 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.
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LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, December 1-Aces High 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 Please note: Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m. and trustees' meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth Club meeting dates are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18083907 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview. LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine at 201 Centennial Street. LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik (817) 284-7218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John Hilcher (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.. dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ' and under, free. Children, 10 LODGE 182 FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARUNGTON 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.
Year Members: Heinze BBQ, Wharton, Texas, 3:30 p.m. Please bring your favorite dessert. The lodge will provide the meal RSVP by Thursday, November 29, 2001.
LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.
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 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December.
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 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002. LODGE 187 ROUND ROCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. 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) 2553415.
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 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Sunday, December 9-Christmas
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m.
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 remaining 2001 meeting date will be Sunday, December 9, Meeting/Christmas party. Thank you for your attention.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October and January at 2 p.m.
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Booking now - will fill soon Fabrygel Tours 12909 Paden, Needville, Texas 71461 Phone 19791793-6855 LODGE 191, LUFKIN Saturday, November 17-President's Ball 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 Attention: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the November lodge meeting will be Sunday, November 18, 2001 beginning at 2 p.m.; covered dish meal to follow. Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Texas Drifters, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Details forthcoming.
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.
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