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more than 1,000 leads for new coverage which was farmed out to sales representatives," said Vice President McBride. "Of those referrals, more than 500 purchased certificates. It's been a team effort all the way." SPJST members turned in more than 500 leads.

It's official! The SPJST's statewide objective of writing 2,100 new insurance applications in 2001 became a reality on Monday, December 3. The morning mail included 34 applications for membership in the SPJST. By the end of the day, that number had increased to 2105 applications. And remember, the year's not over yet.

As of press time, total applications received tallied to more than 2130.

The 2100 plateau represents the SPJST's highest production since 1986 when a total of 2,963 applications were issued. That's according to SPJST chief statistician Financiai Secretary Jerry Mikulas. "Keep in mind," he points out. "Those 1986 numbers reflect the fact that a lot of existing certificate holders were having their whole life certificates converted to the new Universal Life product. Year 2001 production levels overshadow recent production levels.

The SPJST issued a total of 1,190 new certificates in year 2000.

This is Great!

SPJST District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer received the good news in a San Antonio hospital where he was recovering from knee surgery.

"This is great! Absolutely wonderful," he beamed. "Congratulations are in order for every sales representative and member who helped to make this possible." He also expressed his appreciation to the Supreme Lodge for setting this ambitious goal and to the Vice President's office and Home Office personnel for carrying out their objectives. Chairman Bayer went on to acknowledge the efforts of Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and his pre-

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Pledging Their Support SPJST State Field Respresentatives join Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, center, in pledging to maintain the sales momentum established during the fourth quarter of 2001. The statewide application quota was achieved on Monday, December 3. Field personnel, from left, are: Karen Kaspar (Districts Six and Seven), Billy Rollwitz (District Four), Supreme Lodge Vice President McBride, Jerry Kucera (Districts Two and Three) and Lynn Johnsen (Districts One and Five.) decessor, Leonard Mikeska, for laying the groundwork for the Mission 2100 pai-ogram.

"We've done it once and we can do it again," says Chairman Bayer. "Get ready — Vision 2002 is right around the corner!"

It's Been a Team Effort To mark the occasion, SPJST Home Office, personnel and directors enjoyed a Home Office luncheon on Wednesday, December 5. Following a presentation by Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, attendees toasted the Society's achievement with sparkling grape juice.

"We started off slow," admits Brother McBride. The applications didn't meet the pace we needed to

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"But we didn't let that stop us. We were persistent. Over the course of the year, Home Office personnel generated

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Lodge Incentives to Kick In In conjunction with the SPJST's Mission 2100 program, local lodges were assigned production quotas for the year 2001. In most cases, the lodge quotas were based largely on past performance and perceived potential.

Because the SPJST met its 2,100 statewide application goal, lodges that meet their assigned quotas will be receiving one-and-half times the designated incentive award amount.

For example, if your lodge had a quota of 25 new members (Gold Award) and you meet that objective, your lodge will receive $1,000 x 1.5, or $1,500.

What's more, thanks to a motion passed by the Supreme Lodge in October, lodges that exceed their quotas by 50 percent or more will have their cash incentive awards doubled.

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Lodge 32, Victoria Christmas Party Lodge 177, Academy Christmas Party and Meeting Lodge 51, Ellinger Christmas Party Lodge 179, Warrenton Christmas Party Lodge 97, Placedo Christmas Dinner and Social Lodge 142, Houston Christmas Party Lodge 172, Pasadena Christmas Party Lodge 183, Arlington Christmas Party Lodge 191, Lufkin Christmas Dance Lodge 39, Bryan Christmas Party Lodge 66, Waco Christmas Party Lodge 84, Dallas Christmas Party Lodge 133, San Antonio Christmas Social Lodge 196, Houston-West Christmas Party Lodge 49, Rowena Christmas Party Lodge 88, Houston Christmas Dance Lodge 148, El Maton Christmas and New Year's Bash Ring in the New Year at an SPJST lodge hall near you!

—SPJST-

2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 12, 2001

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

VESTNI SPJST Herald

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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 JERRY MIKULAS

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

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

District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Tx. 76706 - (254) 662-4934

Last week's editorial touched on the long-running Czech program at UT This week the spotlight shines on efforts currently under way at Texas A&M University in College Station to promote the Czech language and culture.

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

Martin Svoboda is the current holder of the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) William J. Hlavinka Fellowship at Texas A&M University.

The Hlavinka Fellowship brings graduate students from two Czech universities — Palacky University in Olomouc, and Masaryk University in Brno — to study in a graduate program in the Texas A&M College of Liberal Arts while they teach a course in the Czech language (open to the general public) and provide other services for the Czech-American community of Texas.

The emphasis on Moravian universities reflects the distinctively Moravian heritage of many Texans of Czech ancestry. The program was inaugurated in the Fall of 1999, funded by an endowment of over $250,000 contributed to the Texas A&M Foundation by CEFT. The first recipient was Daniela Kukrechtova, of Brno, who remained at Texas A&M until last spring. The fellowship program is designed to build up academic ties between Texas A&M and the Moravian universities over the years and to promote additional educational exchanges in the future. Currently a new fellowship candidate for the Fall of 2002 is in the process of being chosen by the Moravian universities, in consultation with CE1-1 Chairman and Texas A&M Professor Clint Machann. This new CEFT Hlavinka Fellow will carry on the work begun by Daniela Kukrechtova and Martin Svoboda.

A colorful individual, Martin has been enrolled in the graduate program at Texas A&M University since the beginning of the Fall 2001 semester and will continue there through the Martin Svoboda 2002 Spring semester. He is currently teaching a course in the Czech language to about twenty students in a class that was organized by the Brazos Valley Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society and he has also been tutoring Texas A&M students who plan to work and study in the Czech Republic.

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, Rt. 1, Box 24-A, Dime Box, Tx. 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Norma Cavanaugh, Box 276, Granger, Tx., 76530 - (512) 859-2550 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Tx. 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76903 - (915) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angelton, Tx. 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Tx. 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575

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

DISTRICT I Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878

FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II

DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425

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

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

STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855 LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008

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

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

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

CEFT Displays Leadership

District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262

STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS 1 and 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC (979) 680-0248 Cell Phone: (979) 412-1267 E-mail: Ljohnsen@prodigy.net

DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK

A&M's Czech Connection

DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616 E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: TX 76503 melaniez@vvm.com

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL TX 77836 -,(979) 272-3440 DISTRICT 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, 2400 LAZY HOLLOW, APT. 2480, HOUSTON, TX 77063 - (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.

Born in Valasske Mezirici, Martin holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Palacky University in Olomouc. He is studying English literature and linguistics at Texas A&M University.

He has a special interest in translation of English literature into Czech. In addition to teaching a course in translation in the Department of English and American Studies at Palacky, he has also held the position of assistant editor of the "English Corner" section of the Mlada Fronta Dnes, the largest daily newspaper in the Czech Republic.

Since moving to the Bryan-College Station area, Martin has been involved in the kinds of cultural activities expected of CEFT Hlavinka Fellows. For example, he spoke to an enthusiastic audience at the Brazos Valley Slavic Heritage Day celebration on October 14 at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History and also appeared briefly in a local television news report on the event. In addition, his presence on campus has helped to inspire the rejuvenation of the TAMU Czech Club, known as "Club C," which had been dormant for the past year. Incidentally, students Jan Malinovsky and Diane Samuelson are currently recruiting new members and planning future activities for that organization.

About a year and a half ago, the scholarly Czech and Slovak journal Kosmas moved to Texas A&M, with Clinton Machann and David Z. Chroust serving as editor and managing editor, respectively. The contents of the Spring 2001 issue focused on Texas, and included articles by Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Executive Director Woody Smith and Professor Lida Dutkova - Cope of East Carolina University on the history and current status of the Czech language in this state. Please note that a free copy of this issue of Kosmas is currently being offered free to new subscribers of the journal. Anyone interested in this offer should contact David Chrost at (979) 458-1265 or, via Email at d-chroust@tamu.edu . .The Fall 2001 issue includes several articles on historical topics as well as current events — from an important new article on Jan Hus to one exploring the prospects for the Czech Republic as a future member of the European Union.

"This week the spotlight shines on efforts under way at Texas A&M to promote Czech language and culture."

Thanks to CEFT Chairman and Professor Clinton Machann for contributing to this article.

—SPJST-

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Mission 2100 (Continued from page one.)

Youth Club Incentives State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny reminds youth club members that there is still time to recommend friends for SPJST membership and have it count towards the incentive program. For each application that a youth club member recommends that results in a written application, the youth club member will receive one chance for a trip for a family of four to Disneyworld or Washington, D.C. One trip, estimated value: $2,000 will be awarded. The top youth recruiter will also be receiving a six-foot trophy for his or her efforts.

Each youth leader whose youth club meets their quota will receive an "evening on the town," including hotel (not to exceed $100) and dinner for two (not to exceed $50).

Finally, the youth club that writes the most applications will receive a trip to Six Flags, SeaWorld, etc.

Transportation and tickets not to exceed $1,500.

In spite of the negative economic trends that the nation has been experiencing, it has been a good year for the SPJST — one of the best, in fact.

And, as previously stated, it's not over yet. Working together is making a positive difference!

NFCA taps formerBush appointee as President

"I look forward to working closely (Editor's Note: Frederick H. Grubbe, with our board and membership to 40, became the National Fraternal support and carry out NFCA's strateCongress of America's (NFCA) first full-time President on December 3. gic goals."

The NFCA is the national trade association for 81 fraternal benefit societies Mr. Grubbe's Background Can he do it? Past experience says throughout the United States and CanaSales Representative da. Mr. Grubbe conducted his first fra- he can. Mr. Grubbe possesses an Incentives ternal media interview on Thursday, extensive background in non-profit Again, because the SPJST met its sector management. Prior to joining December 6 with the Vestnik.)

2,100 statewide application goal, sales the NFCA, he served as chief operatrepresentatives who meet their indi"Some of the warmest and most ing officer for the Education vidual quotas will receive $20 per caring people in their trades can be Resource Group, an international application at the end of the end of the found working in the non-profit sec- management company in the year. tor," says new NFCA President Fred- Chicagoland area that trains managers erick Grubbe of Chicago. Just four in the life insurance and financial serLodge Officer Incentives vices industries. days into his new Provided that a lodge achieves its He is past CEO of role as head of the production quota, lodge officers — as the THINK FIRST NFCA, Mr. defined in the SPJST By-Laws — will Foundation, an Grubbe is enjoyhave their names entered in a drawing international orgaing a warm and and the winners will be awarded trips. nization dedicated friendly welcome The trip value will be assessed to preventing and by fellow staffers according to the category the lodge creating awareand fraternal leadachieves in the Lodge Recognition ness about brain ers. and Incentive Program. The number and spinal cord Mr. Grubbe fills of trips awarded will be determined injuries. Mr. the position vacatafter the final count of qualifying Grubbe was the ed by David Tetlodges at the end of 2001. The SPJST also the first direczlaff, who rewill be awarding one trip for every tor of strategic signed as execufour qualifying lodges per category.

—SPJSTplanning and spetive vice president cial programs for last June. The the Million Dollar hiring of Grubbe SPJST Round Table.

Founded in 1927, the follows an intensive search. More Million Dollar Round Table provides than 20 candidates were considered life insurance agents and financial • for the NFCA post – renamed from executive vice president to president services advisors with resources to by a vote of delegates at the 115th improve their technical knowledge, sales and client service while mainNFCA Annual taining a culture of high ethical stanMeeting. The dards. process involved In the late 1980s and through the a series of interearly 1990s, Mr. Grubbe served in views, profesOpening for Full Time leadership positions with the U.S. sional evaluation I Department of Transportation, by the search firm Field Representative Position National Highway Traffic Safety and a final vote District Seven (San Antonio - Corpus Christi Area) Administration and – following an by the NFCA Interested and qualified persons may submit a letter of application appointment by President George Board of Direcand their resume to the SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 tors on November Frederick Grubbe H.W. Bush – as deputy director of the directed to the attention of Vice President. Letters and resumes should U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs. be delivered to the SPJST Home Office.

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Mr. Grubbe holds an undergradu"I'm a very people-oriented perWe prefer an individual who has experience in insurance sales and son," says Mr. Grubbe. "At this early ate degree from Northern Illinois Unisupervision. Experience will also be an itenv of consideration. The position requires the following: stage, my top priority is to meet and versity and an MBA from Loyola establish good, working relationships University Chicago Graduate School • Ability to supervise.

• Ability to motivate, communicate and educate. with the people in my office and with of Business. The Des Plaines, Illi• To demonstrate a positive attitude and a desire to achieve. nois native says that he is looking forour member societies.

• To demonstrate a desire to set goals, work with people and energize the district. ward to coming to Texas as his pater"I'm here to listen and to learn," he • Willingness to travel, work weekends and work the hours necessary says. "Nobody has a monopoly on nal grandparents lived in Dallas and to meet the job demands. good ideas. I am very, very receptive he has many fond recollections of the • Must have a good driving record.

Must be able to work with sales representatives. to ideas and communications from state.

• • Must live in District Seven.

On a more personal note, Mr. anyone. I'm learning and gathering • Above all, the individual must demonstrate a strong commitment Grubbe is married with two young as much information as I can about to fraternalism and to the fraternal system. children — a daughter, 5, and a son, 7. the history, evolution, challenges and If you need more information, call (So0727-7578 Like most good dads, when he's not at opportunities facing our fraternal sysand ask for Vice President Gene Mc ride. work, he and his wife are spending tem. time with the youngsters. And — when he can find the time — Mr. Grubbe also enjoys the occasional No tke, 0 round of golf, biking and playing jazz saxophone. His commitment to famiTk4 Seasocv at- La , Quiktta,® Clip and save the ly values was very evident as he coupon on the CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH OUR SPECIAL described the at home celebration folright. It's good RATES AVAILABLE 11/15/01 - 2/28/02. lowing word of his formal appoint$39.99 $69,99* through February ment to-the NFCA post.

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The 2001 incentive awards will be presented at the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Awards Banquet on February 23, 2002 at -Lodge 80, Holland.

"Some of the warmest and most caring people in their trades can be found working in the non-profit sector."

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Lodge Letters Section During the week of November 15, the SPJST Home Office provided the Temple Fire Department and the Temple Police Department with a pre-Thanksgiving barbecue dinner. The gesture was to show the SPJST's appreciation for the valuable services that these public servants perform for the community. Pictured above, with their dinners, are firefighters from Temple's Central Fire Station, located one block west of the SPJST Home Office.

The SPJST Youth Achiever.

A Fraternal Life Insurance Plan for Young People Ages 0 to 15.

Children will outgrow clothes and the shoes but the SPJST Youth Achiever life insurance certificate offers benefits that can last a lifetime. What's more, it's very affordable!. You can get $10,000 to $50,000 of life insurance coverage for your child or grandchild for just pennies a day.

Premiums are low: $5.40 monthly or $6o annually per $10,000 unit of coverage, with a maximum of five units per youngster. The SPJST Youth Achiever certificate also builds cash value. Accidental death and payor disability riders are available. For more information on the SPJST Youth Achiever Life certificate or other financial products, please contact your local lodge sales representative.

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Hi! We failed to mention a New Year's Eve fellowship in our December meeting; however, after checking around we found that there were people in favor of having a get-together. I want to get it in the news for you to mark your calendars. I will also try to remind you later.

For any of you members or friends who wish to participate in some good fellowship on New Year's Eve, come on out to the SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall. There will be some great fun, domino games, taroky, other cards games and food. Nothing fancy — just bring a little something to eat and let's ring in another year together.

Everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring your dish of snacking food and join us folks out at Cottonwood for games and eats. The more the merrier, and`all of us love to "play and eat." If you have some game you enjoy playing, bring it out and let's play.

Looking forward to seeing lots of folks on Monday, December 31 at 7 p.m. or whenever you can come out.

Fraternally, Stella Perez Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 18 held its regular meeting on November 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge home.

Members were welcomed by the honorable President Andrew Greinert. Because the weather had turned cool, President Andrew with the help of Thomas Ries, Jack Eschberger, Agnes Eschberger, Delores Greinert and Alma Schmidt prepared home made chili and beans. Crackers and jalapenos, lots of delicious dessert prepared by Mildred David and Gladys Mogonye were also served.

Special guest was President Howard Leshikar.

At 7:30 p.m., President Andrew called the meeting to order in which members join in for the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer for all members who are ill and ones who are no longer with us during these holidays and also for all the people who are suffering so much with the world problems.

Roll call was answered by officers except the reporters and band chairman.

The minutes were read of the October meeting by Secretary Agnes Eschberger which were approved by members.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2001—VESTNIK/5 The treasurer's report was given

by Thomas Ries. Vice President and lodge Fraternal Activities Coordinator, Dollie Hajda reminded the members about the Holiday Open House at the SPJST Home Office on December 4. Youth Leader Ruby Bowen gave her report and told the members the youth will be visiting the nursing home with gifts from the children of the lodge.

Reports were given by each chairperson: Bar—Thomas Ries; Tickets—Gladys Mogonye; Rentals— Alma Schmidt; Card CommitteeDollie, Evelyn, Lazelle and Trustees—Jack Eschberger and Thomas Ries.

President Andrew called on the President Howard Leshikar of the Home Office. The President spoke on the tax concerning our lodges and the incentive program. He also reminded members of the upcoming meeting and banquet to be held in Holland in February.

President Andrew told the members about the free dance to be held on December 9 as an appreciation to everyone who has supported the lodge during the year.

The meeting was adjourned and the trustees and officers went into the monthly meeting.

Due to the absence of our reporter, Lazelle, the president asked Dollie to take minutes so here I am again.

Having to be away a year or two, I had to think hard. If I omitted something, I apologize.

I want to encourage members to get their hours in for our incentive.

Most of you have spent many fraternal hours helping someone and most of you have spent part of your week doing community work. Please have them ready at the December 11 meeting.

Lodge 18 members and all the officers and their spouses are wishing everyone a blessed holiday and a peaceful New Year.

Thank you everyone for enjoying our lodge and keep coming, please.

Fraternally, Dollie Hajda —SPJST-

19, Velehrad meets December 16 Lodge

Lodge 19, Velehrad invites all members to a meeting on Sunday, December 16 at the Moravia SPJST Hall. Business will include a proposal to deed the lodge cemetery and all lodge real estate to the District Six Cemetery Organization. Please plan to attend.

Fraternally, Alvin Jurena President —SPJST-

25, Ennis reports on November meeting Lodge

Lodge 25, Ennis met on November 15, 2001 for its regular monthly meeting with all officers present.

Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes newest member Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes its newest member, Amanda Jurik.

Amanda is a five years old and is the daughter of Mitch and Linda Jurik. Grandparents are Eugene and Mildred Dolezal of Ennis and Bill and Bernadine Jurik of Palmer. She has a brother, Michael, and he is the 2001 District Three Duke from Lodge 25, Ennis. Thanks to Amanda's grandparents Eugene and Mildred Dolezal, she is protected with a single premium policy.

Johnnie I. Krajca is the sales representative.

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Amanda Jurik President Linda Trojacek called the meeting to order with Johnnie I. Krajca leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

A moment of silence was held for our departed Brother Johnny Haskovec.

Secretary Patricia Fowler read the minutes from our last meeting They were approved. She then read the correspondence from the Al Juricek family; Gladys Yates and the hospital.

Cathy Krajca gave the treasurer's report which was approved as given.

On the sick list are Emma Trojacek and Ella Hopkins. On the injury list with a broken hand was Adell Rejcek.

Financial Secretary Kay Kovar was called upon for her report. She reported new member Emil Zabojnik and Amanda Jurik and six additional members for insurance, giving the lodge 31 applications for 2001.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Margaret Krajca reminded the members of the Christmas party on December 2. Everyone should bring at least one canned good per person for the needy. She also thanked the members who brought the delicious cakes for the cake walk and everyone who helped he during the District Three Fall Fun Day on October 28.

Youth Report The youth club report was given

by Sheila Motley. She reported on the patriotic booth with one hundred percent of the sales going to the children of Afghanistan. She thanked the youth who assisted with the white elephant booth, the bean toss and those who helped in the kitchen.

Vice President reported on the upcoming bookings. The next big event will be on December 8. The lodge will cater the meal and workers will be needed. Call Cathy Krajca if you could help.

Election of 2001 officers took place. More on the outcome in my next letter.

Hope to see you at our next meeting on December 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Margaret Krajca Reporter —SPJST-

39, Bryan Christmas party December 16 Lode

Lodge 39, Bryan will hold its regular meeting on December 16 beginning at .12 noon with a lunch and meeting and Christmas celebration following. The youth club is to exchange gifts followed by the white elephant game. At the end of the party, we will give door prizes.

On December 21, all are invited to meet at Sherwood Nursing Health Center for the passing out of gifts and singing Christmas carols for the residents. The gifts will be donated

by Wade and Lillie O' Shields. We plan to go to Mr. Gatti's Pizza for a dutch evening meal and fun afterwards.

Lillie 0' Shields —SPJST-

Lodge 66, Waco Christmas party December 16 Lodge 66 will celebrate their Christmas party at Linden Hall, Elm Mott, on Sunday, December 16, 2001.

The doors will open at 2 p.m. with a short meeting at 3 p.m., a short youth program after the meeting and the meal will be served promptly at 4:30 p.m. After the meal is served, door prizes will be given out and then Santa Claus will arrive for the children. The party is for members and their immediate family living at home only. If members wish to donate a gift for an adult or a child, it would certainly be appreciated. Mark your gift for an adult or a child. The meal will be catered by Eddie Ray's Catering Service from Elm Mott. We will have chicken, sausage and all the trimmings including desserts. Hope to see a good turnout.

Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST-

80 Holland installs officers at December meeting Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, President Harold Rohde of Lodge 80, Holland, Texas, called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2001. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and then a moment of silence for departed members. President Rohde asked all to Lodge remember the family of D.I. Bohac who died Friday, November 30. He was past president of Lodge 80 for a number of years.

Glen Latham, Secretary, read the Lodge 49, Rowena will have its minutes of the November meeting. annual Christmas party in conjunc- They were approved with one correction with the monthly game social on tion. He read a thank you from the December 21 at 5 p.m. The meat for Supreme Lodge for the donation to the the supper will be furnished by the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum lodge and everyone is asked to bring and a thank you from the Alton Mara vegetable, salad or dessert. Also tinets family for the donation to the canned goods for the local food scholarship fund in memory of Alton. A memorial has also been made to the pantry will be collected.

All members are encouraged to scholarship fund in memory of A.J. Lanham. Brother Glen also gave reports of attend. committees and they were fine.

Fraternally submitted, President Rohde then thanked the Sylvia Rollwitz, Secretary Curtis Wolf family for decorating the —SPJST-hall. They worked two days and is a beautiful piece of work. He also reported that Jewel Wolf is in the hospital awaiting surgery. He reminded members of the Christmas party, Friday night, December 7 at 6 p.m.

Those who can should come Friday morning at 9 a.m. to help with preparations.

President Rohde then welcomed Dear Members, Jerry Mikulas and his wife, Betty. Mr. Lodge 51, Ellinger will have its Mikulas is Financial Secretary of the quarterly meeting and Christmas Home Office. He reported we have social on Thursday, December 13 ar almost reached our goal of Mission 6 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Station.

2100. He also ' reported the SPJST Meat will be provided. Members are will continue with the same interest asked to bring a vegetable dish or rates through January 31, 2002. desert.

Brother Jerry then installed the folLodge 51 wishes everyone a lowing officers of Lodge 80 for 2002: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

President Fraternally, Harold Rohde Burdine Divin Vice President G.L. Brisbin SPJST-

49, Rowena hosts annual Christmas party December 21

Lodge 51, Ellinger quarterly meeting, Christmas party December 13

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 12, 2001 Secretary-Treasurer Glen Latham Fraternal Activities Coordinator Melissa Vrabel Reporter Estelle Coker On the sick list besides Jewel Wolf was Gloria Sala.

Only two had birthdays in December Mary Ann DePew and Frank Pajestka, Jr. Jerry Mikulas brought a blue jean jacket as a door prize and it was won by Florine Rohde. Frank Pajestka, Jr. had door prizes from sales representative and they were won by Joy and John Jackson, Billie and Glen Latham, Tony Sladecek, Estelle Coker, Mary Ann DePew and Frank Pajestka, Sr. Other door prizes were won by Florine Rohde, G.L. Brisbin, Tony Sladecek, James Sladecek and Dean Brisbin.

Next Meeting January 5 There being no further business, Florine Rohde moved to adjourn, seconded by Estelle Coker. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The membership was then treated to cold cuts, chips, veggies and dip. The next meeting will be January 5, 2002 at 4 p.m.

Fraternally, Estelle Coker Reporter —SPJST-

84, Dallas Youth Club to sell baked goods, ornaments at Christmas party Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Happy holidays! I hope that all of you are planning to attend our lodge Christmas party on December 16. Along with dinner, there will be plenty of time for visiting as well as a program by our youth club.

As an added treat, members of the youth club will be holding a bake sale and selling Christmas ornaments. Funds raised will benefit our youth club.

Festivities begin with the social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the youth program at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Jennifer Andreason Youth Leader —SPJST-

Prasifka. May he rest in peace. She also read a letter from the Catholic Charities asking for support for the needy. This prompted President Yeager to remind all who attend our Christmas party or any get together attended before Christmas to remember the less fortunate and bring canned goods as you come to the lodge.

The teen youth decorated packages filled with goodies for the children's hospital to be delivered before Christmas to children who are confined there during this joyous season.

Youth Leader Peter also reported that their meeting was held also on that day, Thursday, and she also said the junior youth were holding their meeting tonight and making get well cards to be sent to one of the junior members who had emergency surgery. Get well fast, Lauren!

Sunshine Committee sent get well cards to Brothers Gilbert Kalich, Ben Martinet and John Trojacek and Sisters Geraldine Becan, Wanda Kopecky and Lauren Cloutman and thinking of you cards to Brother Collin Neau, grandson of Brother Benny and Sister Ellen Gerlich and to Brother Ben and Sister Lillie Jarma spending a few weeks gaining strength and getting better. Hello! out there in Frisco, Texas.

The Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council will enjoy its Christmas party December 3 at Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street at 7 p.m. If you are an SPJST member, then your contribution to this occasion is any dessert you wish to bring.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Faye Rejcek gave her report including the number of new members joining in 2001. By the way, our lodge congratulates Brother Tom Athas as top salesman of the month from District Three.

Upcoming Events Sokol is celebrating its anniversary on December 2. The Dallas Czech Orchestra will help celebrate this d lay by playing many of your favorite songs that you enjoy.

On December 15, the Granger Polka. Boys play for your dancing pleasure from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Join one and all on December 31 (that's New Year's Eve) and come dance to Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six. Bring friends and relatives to this one. Adult tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Tickets for

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Selects Fraternalist Pictured above, Lodge 92, Fort Worth President Gordon Hubenak, left, congratulates 2001 Fraternalist of the Year Liz Howard, second from left. Pictured with Gordon and Liz are members of the Fraternalist of the Year Selection Committee. They are, from left, Norma McClendon, Albert Kubala, Sandra Hubenak. Also joining them is Lodge 92 Fraternal Activities Coordinator Martha Durham.

Here's another shot from a recent Sunday afternoon polka dance at National Hall. From left, its Hannah Herring, Kim Barnes and Sean Smith of Mineral Wells.

"They were excellent dancers!" writes Lodge 92, Fort Worth Secretary and Reporter Al Kercho. teens, ages 13 to 17 will be $5 in advance and $6 at the door. You can pick up favors as you come in.

Black-eyed peas will be served at midnight.

Don't forget the Christmas party on December 16 with happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m.; dinner 6 to 7 p.m.; program at 7 p.m. and then Santa's visit.

Lodge Meeting December 17 Our lodge meeting is December 17. Come and meet your officers of the lodge if you didn't have a chance at the Christmas party—President Justine Yeager, Vice President Ben Jarma, Secretary Georgia Hughes, Secretary Treasurer Carlyn Ondrusek, Flag Bearer Wanda Petr, Sergeant-at-Arms Adolph Salac, Youth Leader Bessie Petr and Reporter Rose Scott.

Fraternally, Rose Scott

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Dear Members, It must have been the sudden cool spell that blew into Dallas, Monday morning that kept several of our members from our monthly meeting.

President Yeager called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. She asked our Flag Bearer, Sister Wanda Petr to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Sister Hughes read a card sent by Mary Frith thanking all for cards and prayers said for her brother, Paul

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Lodge 88, Houston invites contributions to scholarship fund If you would like to make charitable contributions to the scholarship fund, please send your donations to Lodge 88, Houston; Attn: Scholarship Fund; 1435 Beall Street; Houston, Texas 77008 or, if you can drop off your donation between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, we would be grateful.

Fraternally, Linda Wehring, Chairman Scholarship Committee —SPJST-

133, San Antonio Christmas luncheon December 16 Lodge

Dear Readers, Members of Lodge 133, San Antonio held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on November 18, 2001. The luncheon was well attended and it was great to see so many present for the occasion. After the luncheon, the meeting was held.

Past officers of. Lodge 133 were recognized at the meeting. These included Emil Matula, Bill Mares, Viola Kurtz and Margaret Schauffele.

Couples celebrating anniversaries in November included Bill and Trudy Pavliska, Joe and Annie Stryk, and Cecil and Sophie Hull. Birthday celebrants included Betty Rohan, Victor Miculka, Viola Fajkus, Stephanie Mattes, Cindy Lou Campbell, Jarolyn Popp, Edward Riley and Alvin Schimcek.

Wednesday, December 12, 2001—VESTNIK/7 Christmas Luncheon December 16 It was decided that the lodge would hold its Christmas luncheon on the third Sunday of December. The lodge will provide ham and the members are asked to bring a vegetable dish and dessert. Children will be recognized at the December meeting and will receive a Christmas bag from Santa.

Thanks goes to Margaret Schauffele for volunteering to make these Christmas bags.

The nominating committee chairman Viola Kurtz made the following nominations for officers for 2002.

They included Jarolyn Popp for president, Bill Pavliska for vice president, and Michelle Popp for secretary/treasurer. All were elected by acclamation since there were no nominations from the floor.

Glenda Ploch was recognized as the newest member of Lodge 133. She was presented her life insurance certificate. Jarolyn Popp also announced that Pat Kellner, Willie Mae Cole, Hailey Neff and Nicholas Kellner were applying for membership. The lodge is doing well with new members this year and will meet its goal of at least ten new members.

Upon Emil Matula's and Don Netek's recommendation, the lodge will donate money to the Texas Czech Cultural Museum.

Door prizes were won by Megan Schauffele, Irene Jasek and Annie Stryk. Split the Pot winners were Louis Jasek and Ed Kellner. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:30. Members then enjoyed a games party.

Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST-

148, El Maton meets during District Six fall meeting Lodge

Lodge 148 met at the District Six meeting in October. Several members attended and were able to visit and discuss some issues. The meal was great, and so was the entertainment by the youth groups. Cindy Anderson has signed up two of her grandchildren for the youth club.

That makes a total of three now. The two new members are Amber Lynn Anderson, age 11 and Brittany Ann Anderson, age nine. Both are from Edna. The members of Lodge 148 would like to extend them a warm "Texas welcome."

Lodge 148 was asked if it would like to host the Fall District Six Meeting for the Year 2002. It was discussed among the people present and decided to bring it up at the November meeting after getting more information about possible meeting places in the area. Diana Johnson and David Zielonka will be working on this.

Mike Ahlstrom and Karen Kaspar expressed interest in attending a Christmas New Year Social if the lodge has one. This will also be discussed at the November meeting.

The traveling trophy has been completed and presented to Lodge

148. It is on display at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department.

Diana Johnson, Reporter —SPJST---

Lodge 148, El Maton elects officers at November meeting Lodge 148 November meeting was brought to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes were read for the September and October meetings. The minutes were accepted.

The financial report was brought up to date. Notes from the October district meeting were read and discussed.

Lodge 148 has voted to accept being a host for the Fall District Six Meeting in 2002. Planning for the meeting will continue throughout next year. The Christmas/New Year bash will be held during the December meeting on the 30th at 2 p.m. at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department.

Families attending are asked to bring a covered dish. The January Cook-off will be held January 19, 2002 at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department with proceeds going to the Fire Department. Entries will be chicken soup, beans (any kind), bread and kolaches. Times for registration and judging will be announced later.

Watch the paper for more information.

For entry forms, contact any of the officers.

It was announced at the District Six Meeting that two of the SPJST Cemeteries are in need of care. District Six would like to form a committee to look into helping these cemeteries. A person from each lodge is asked to be on this committee. Lodge 148 would

like more information as to why these cemeteries are in such bad shape. It has not been decided if anyone will help to serve on this committee. If any lodge member would like to help with any of the above activities, please feel free to step in and help. Just call one of the officers and they can help direct you to the right person to talk to.

Officers for 2002 will remain the same. They are as follows:

President David Zielonka

Vice President Frank Hahn

Treasurer Gaylynn Thurmond

Secretary/Reporter/Youth Leader/ Fraternal Activities Coordinator Diana Johnson Lodge 148 has a new member. Taylor Tilyn Bexley. Taylor is two months old and is from Blessing, Texas. Welcome, little Taylor.

Lodge 148 would like to take this time to express our loss of our Brother — lodge member Steve Kana, Jr. His loss will be felt by all.

Diana Johnson, Reporter —SPJST-

172, Pasadena hosts Christmas party December 15 Lodge

Lodge 172, Pasadena will have a Christmas party on Saturday, December 15 from 12 noon to ? . The meats will be furnished. Members are asked to bring covered dish or desserts and a door prize. Please join us for some holiday cheer!

Submitted by, Jo Mayfield, Secretary

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Lodge 172, Pasadena reports on November meeting The meeting was called to order by President Robert Mayfield at 7:30 p.m.

Roll call showed everyone present except Trustees Mike Johnson, Norman Tofte and Julius Zella.

An error was found in the regular meeting minutes. They were approved as corrected. No error was found in the executive meeting minutes. They were approved as printed.

Robert read an invite for the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to an open house on Wednesday December 5 and a bill from the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce asking us to renew our membership.

Financial Secretary Henrietta Krenek stated that she had made a $3 deposit bringing the balance for October to $1,305.50. She also stated that we have two new members to vote on.

They are Katie Austin, 10420 South Morning View, Santa Fe, Texas, 77501 - Sales Rep Vicki Dressler and Margie E. Barth, 2105 Strawberry, Pasadena, Texas, 77502. Brother Stokley made a motion to accept the two new members. Motion was seconded and approved.

Treasurer Tennie Walla stated that all reports have been completed however, we have not gotten them back from the bookkeeper. She was going to call him and find out why the delay.

All reports were read and filed.

Entertainment Chairperson Josephine Mayfield told everyone that the November 17 dance did real well.

There were 194 people in attendance.

We did not go in the hole. She said that she been asked if we were going to have two dances a month since this one turned out good. She stated that she would bring it to the board and have them vote on whether we would be able to have two dances a month and she would let them know at the December meeting. Jo also stated that she told everyone that the first time we lost money on the dance, we would go back to one dance a month so it was up to them as to how many dances we have each month. Lillia Mae Peter stated that everyone who came in the door was real happy that we were having a second dance. They told her that they invited everyone that they could to come help us make a go of this dance. A motion was made by Sister Peter to have two dances every month starting next year. Brother Stokley seconded the motion. Motion approved.

Jo also told everyone that she has taken a survey on Saturday night to see how many people would be interested in her bringing Frenchie Burke and Randy Corners to play along with the Texas Highway Band. The poll was 50-50. It was decided that we would like the Texas Highway Band to play by themselves the first time to see what kind of response we get from the people. Jo stated that as of date, she had only sold 56 tickets. She told everyone that she would be putting out flyers telling about the New Year's Eve dance as well as putting an announcement in all the papers and contacting Channel 13 television station asking them to announce it for us.

The Down Time Band is also putting out flyers for us.

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 12, 2001 Youth Leader Adenna Reyes was absent; therefore, we did not have a report on the youth club.

Robert asked everyone when would they like to have our Christmas party and what time would they like to have it. After a short discussion, it was decided that we would have it on Sat-. urday, December 15 from 12 noon till?.

Jo Mayfield stated that she would donate a turkey and Lillia Mae Peter volunteered to make the dressing.

Brother Stokley made a motion that the lodge buy a ham. Brother Wilkerson seconded the motion. Motion approved. It was suggested that we ask everyone to bring a covered dish Pictured above are the newly elected Lodge 177, Academy officers or a dessert and a door prize. Jo said and trustees for 2002. They are, from left: Trustee Clifford Cawthon, that she would send out invitations to Trustee Alex Garcia, Vice President Helen Bland, Trustee J.C. Johneveryone telling them about the son, Trustee Jackie Beck, Fraternal Activities Coordinator JoAnne party.

Hutka, Trustee Louis Driska, Treasurer Josie Mitchell, President Bill First Vice President presented Lillia Hutka and Secretary-Reporter Kathy Fritz.

Mae Peter with the desserts next month. Tennie Wall, Hilda Wieder- of these wonderful young ladies live brief meeting will be held prior to the hold, Henrietta Krenek and Mary Ann in the Little River-Academy commu- party. nity. They shared their experiences Bill told members that Walt Tomlin Zotyka all volunteered.

Robert reminded everyone that the with us and presented a plaque to has extended an invitation to everyexecutive meeting will be December President Hutka thanking us for the one for a dinner on Christmas Eve 5; the Christmas party will be Decem- support given to their team. They also from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Bliss Comber 15; and the regular meeting will be presented us with a trophy won during munity Center in Little River.

We had one new member for the December 19. Since we have already won of their games. Thanks to all had our December work day, our next members of this wonderful team and month which is slowly bringing our to the fantastic parents that support total up but we want and need more to work day is January 7.

Door prize winners were Mary Ann these young ladies. Ladies, you make accomplish our goal. We already Zotyka—$10; Lillia Mae Peter, Henri- us proud at Lodge 177. Pictures will have achieved the Gold Category but we need 13 extra to double our incenetta Krenek, Hilda Wiederhold, Art be in the next issue.

The minutes were approved as pre- tive cash amount.

Wiederhold, Karen Warren, Vicki Bill Hutka told members that he, Dressler, Clay Stokley and Tennie sented.

Under correspondence, we Otis, and myself attended a meeting Walla won other prizes. received a thank you card from the held at the Home Office on the ad valThe meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. orem tax issue and more meetings American Heart Association for our Submitted by, recent donation. will follow.

He said we have a good Jo Mayfield, Secretary chance of getting some property tax JoAnne Hutka, FAC, gave her —SPJSTreport and presented Janet Lyon with relief for the lodge. a birthday gift since her birthday was Bill appointed a rules committee November 13th. JoAnne told us that consisting of Josie Mitchell, JoAnne our Christmas party will be December Hutka, and myself to gather input Lod.ge 12th at the Golden Corral. Members from lodge members and update our are asked to arrive between 6 and current rules.

We held elections and our officers 6:30 and she reminded everyone that this is our regular meeting night so a for 2002 are: Our Christmas party will be held on Wednesday, December 12 at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Temple. This is our regular meeting night, so we will have a brief meeting prior to the party. Plan to be at the restaurant between 6 and 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Kathy Fritz Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 177, Academy Elects Officers, Trustees

177, Academy Christmas party December 12

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Our meeting was called to order on Wednesday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. We were saddened to learn that our dear departed brother, Clifford Tomastik, had passed away earlier that week. Members observed a moment of silence in his behalf.

President Hutka welcomed some special visitors that night. Members of our SPJST Lodge 177, Academy Starz Basketball team were present to talk with members and tell them of their successes. A year ago our lodge sponsored a group of very talented young girls to pursue their dream of playing and winning at basketball. All

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President Bill Hutka Vice President Helen Bland Secretary/Reporter Kathy Fritz Treasurer Josie Mitchell Fraternal Activities Coordinator JoAnne Hutka, FAC Janet Lyon resigned her position as youth club leader. Bill Hutka said he will appoint someone after the beginning of the year. He ask Janet for a list of all youth club members that will be active after the first of the year.

Members were asked to help decorate the lodge for Christmas on November 26th starting at 6 pm.

Our meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Fraternally, Kathy Fritz Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

179, Warrenton Christmas party December 13 Lodge

Our Christmas party will follow our next meeting on December 13 at 7 p.m. Everyone should bring a $5 gift to take part in the gift exchange. Ham and the extra dishes everyone will bring will be served.

Ora Lee Levien Reporter —SPJST-

183, Arlington readies for December 15 Christmas party Lodge

The lodge Christmas party will be on Saturday, December 15 and will begin with happy hour at 5 p.m. followed by dinner, installation of officers, Santa and Chinese Christmas.

(All who wish to participate, bring a gift of not less than $10). The dinner is catered and free to members and their spouses. For non-members, the price will be $10 for adults and $5.50 for children.

Fraternally, Martha Phillips —SPJST-

191, Lufkin Christmas dance December 15 Lodge

Come join us for the Christmas dance on Saturday, December 15 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Music will be provided by the Nujac Band. Bring finger food for the snack table. For those of you who missed this band at the May dance, come hear them. They are really a great band with lots of good music.

New Year's Eve Dance

Join your friends at Lodge 191, Lufkin for the New Year's Eve dance, Monday, December 31, 2001. Glenn Lenderman will be playing from 8 p.m.

Wednesday, December 12, 2001—VESTNIK/9 to 12 midnight. Bring finger food for the snack table and BYOB. Blackeyed peas, ham, cabbage slaw and corn bread will be served at midnight. Tickets are $12.50 per person. Call Marilynn (936) 632-1124 for tickets and reservations. Please make reservations early.

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Lodge 196,

Houston-West Christmas plarty December 16 Attention Members and Friends: Due to the Christmas holidays, the December lodge meeting will be held on Sunday, December 16 beginning at 2 p.m. and will include a catered meal following a short meeting. Santa Claus will be there so bring your children and grandchildren.

In addition, we are encouraging members to donate canned goods for redistribution to a needy family We're also planning a gift exchange, so if you want to participate, please make sure to bring a gift!

Let us know how many are coming in your group so we can get an accurate head count when ordering the food. Call and let us know by December 12, 2001 how many adults and children (713) 468-3126; or (281) 3511045.

New Year's Eve Dance

A New Year's Eve dance with music by Texas Drifters will be held on December 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

For reservations, please call (281) 3511045. Mark your calendars for these events.

Fraternally, Evelyn Mikeska ,FIC President —SPJST-

Texas Czech

Heritage and Cultural Center open house set December 15 The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Inc., (TCHCC) La Grange, Texas, will celebrate its first "Czech Christmas Open House" at the TCHCC Kalich House Visitors' Center on Saturday, December 15, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

At 2 p.m., there will be a house blessing by Monsignor Ben Mazurkiewicz of Fayetteville.

The Fayette Czech Singers, featuring the ever-famous accordionist Lee Roy Matocha of Fayetteville, will perform at 3 p.m., singing Czech Christmas carols along with some traditional Czech songs. For those interested in jumping on, an old-fashion hayride will take you around the property to view the amphitheater currently under construction.

Various surprises await visitors on the 15th. It has been rumored that a Czech storyteller will make an appearance and that Svaty Mikulas, accom-

panied the angel and the devil, are planning to be around.

Each room in the Kalich House Visitors' Center has been festively decorated for the Christmas season by groups of volunteers. Garland-draped porches and a Czech greeting at the door will bring you to the entry of Christmas of yesterday with clip-on candles, paper chains, hand-crocheted snowflakes and old glass ornaments.

A small table-top tree in the adjoining room is adorned with antique postcards of Czech kroje. Grandmother's Christmas kitchen is readying for the holidays.

The conference room is aglow with the sparkle of Czech crystal and colorful crystal candies on the Novy Bor tree centerpiece on the conference table.

Make this your first Czech Christmas at the home of Texas Czechs.

Refreshments and music will fill the afternoon for this memorable occasion.

TCHCC Kalich House is open daily Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling (888) 785-4500. During the month of December, the Center will be open on weekends. Please call ahead.

Woody Smith TCHCC Executive Director —SPJST-

Czech Symphony

Project presents Hradec Kralove Men's Choir tour Dear Friends and Supporters of the Czech Symphony Project, I am so excited to be back in touch with you. Six years ago the Czech orchestra, Primavera, came to Houston for the first time. This event became the foundation for a musical exchange program between the city of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic and Houston, Texas.

In the fall of 2000, we welcomed the award-winning string orchestra, Primavera, for the second time. In July 2001, I led a 41-member choir on a tour of the Czech Republic. We performed together with the Czech orchestra, Primavera, at many prestigious locations.

This tour was a marvelous success and my gratitude goes to all who faithfully supported our continuing efforts. While in the Czech Republic, we became acquainted with other outstanding music groups affiliated with the School for the Arts.

I am proud to report to you that the Hradec Kralove Men's Chorus was selected and invited to be our next group to visit Texas in continuation of

Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Calendars Ready for Distribution Historic photographs, memorial For more information and mail dedications, family stories and orders, contact the TCHCC at P.O. Czech recipes are all featured in the Box 6, La Grange, Texas 78945; or Year 2002 calendar of the Texas toll free (888) 785-4500; or (979) Czech Heritage and Cultural Center 968-9399. in La Grange.

The Center in La Grange will be Available after December 1, 2001, an interactive historical and cultural the calendar includes vintage photos center dedicated to the heritage of of Texas Czech activities during the Texas' one million people of Czech last century, as well as Czech histo- ethnicity. The Center is being built ry, weather, folklore, Czech on 70 acres above the Colorado proverbs, holidays, days and months River off Highway 77 in La Grange. in Czech and English and a compre- It will include a museum/ hensive date book of Czech events library/archives, amphitheater, living history Texas Czech village, interthroughout the state.

The calendars may be purchased pretive nature trail and picnic area. for $10 each at the Center's office The TCHCC Visitors Center and located at 250 W. Fairgrounds Road, Gift Shop in the Kalich House, a La Grange; or by mail for $10 plus restored early Texas-Czech farm$2 each for shipping and handling in house, is open Monday through Frithe United States and $5 to the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

—SPJSTCzech Republic.

this wonderful exchange program first entitled the "Czech Symphony Project."

The Hradec Kralove Men's Chorus, (Kralove hradecky muzsky sbor) was established in 1996 in affiliation with both the School for the Arts as well as the University of Hradec Kralove where many of the singers are currently enrolled as students.

During its relatively short time of existence, the group achieved a remarkable success due to the ambitious leadership of talented young conductor, Jan Mlsek. They won the first place at the international choral competition Mundi Cantat '98 in Olomouc, first place at the Felix Mendelssohn international choral competition in Polheim, Germany in 1999 and finally, they won the First World Choir Olympiad (over 300 choirs participating) in July of 2000 in Linz, Austria. They also toured Germany, France, Holland and Belgium.

You can learn more about the group logging on at www.volny.cz/khms.

I am privileged to be organizing the choir's first American concert tour. I am particularly excited about this group's participation in the international conference, "Czech Faith and Culture," to be held February 8 through 10, 2002 in Houston, Texas.

Feel free to contact the Center for Faith and Culture at the University of St. Thomas in Houston if you'd like to send delegates to this conference to represent your organization.

Please consider standing with us again prayerfully and financially! We need your help to offset the travel expenses for these 27 Czech students.

An account for donations was previously established through Heritage Presbyterian Church in Houston. All donations are tax deductible and will be greatly appreciated! Please make your check payable to Heritage Presbyterian Church with a designation to the "Czech Symphony Project."

Spread the Word

I would also like to appeal to the leaders of various Czech cultural organizations to help us promote this concert tour through announcements in meetings, newsletters and other publications. I am grateful for your support.

Your direct involvement, help and participation are the best guarantee of another wonderful event designed to promote the faith and culture of the glorious Czech nation. Above all, the people of Texas will be inspired by the great music this group brings!

May God bless you for making the continuation of the Czech Symphony Project possible.

Sincerely, Dr. Michael Sust Heritage Presbyterian Church —SPJSTConcert Schedule

Coming to America One of the vintage photos in the 2002 TCHCC calendar: Anton Urbis, 25 years (fourth man from left holding book), from Kozlovice, Moravia; sailing on the "Rhein," arriving in Galveston on December 8, '1912; settied in Shiner, Texas. Photo courtesy of his son, George Urbish of Rosenburg, Texas.

Sunday, February 3 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church Austin, Texas (S.o.t.H.P.C)

Sunday, February 3 6:30 p.m. (Tentative) Temple, Texas (Continued on page 10.)

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 12, 2001

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy

neth Moore and Greg Moore, all of Birch; brother and sister in-law, Leo and Imogene Havemann of Birch; brother in-law, Edgar Moore of Lago Vista, Texas; three sisters, Helen Poehls of Lake Jackson, Erma Wiederhold of Caldwell and Joyce Zboril of Birch; and seven grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Lyons or to a charity of choice.

Resolution Committee Carolyn Vavra Faye Luksa Shirley Hlavinka

The officers and members of Caldwell SPJST Lodge 186, wish to express their deepest condolences to the family of GRACE HAVEMANN MOORE. Services for Grace Havemann Moore, 73 of the Birch community in Burleson County were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2001 at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Lyons.

—SPJSTThe Reverend Darrin Holub of the Evangelical United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial was in the Expression o church cemetery.

Visitation was from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sympathy Saturday at Strickland Funeral Home SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, officers in Caldwell.

Mrs. Moore died Thursday, August and members express their sincere sympathy to the family and friends of 16 in Temple.

JOHN L. TROJACEK, She was born October 15, 1927.

She was a lifelong resident of the of Garland. He was born in Ennis, Birch community and was a retired Texas on August 16, 1920 and passed homemaker. She was a member of away Monday, November 19, 2001. the Evangelical United Church of He was a Corporal T5, WWII Army Christ Church, where she was in the Air Corps Veteran, European Theatre; choir. She was also a member of the retired from Rowe Machinery in 1983 Sons of Hermann Lodge in Deanville and afterward was an avid gardener and carpenter. John was a member of and SPJST Lodge 186 in Caldwell.

She was preceded in death by her SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, Catholic Czech Club and WFLA. husband, Ervin L. Moore.

Survivors include four sons and two John was preceded in death by his first daughters in-law, Elwood and Cathy wife, Lillie; daughter, Pauline; and Moore, John and Carla Moore, Ken- step-son, Allen Henzen.

Survivors are his wife of the past 18 years, Evelyn; son and daughter in-law, John and Brenda Trojacek; daughter and son in-law, Elizabeth and Milton Slovak; step-children, Michael Henzen; Sharon Shobe and husband, Kelly; granddaughter, Jennifer Slovak; step-grandchildren, Denise and husband, Mark Meier; and Matthew Henzen; sisters, Adell Vlk and Mary Kucera.

Rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 22 at Sparkman-Crane Chapel led by Deacon Tom Roche.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 23 at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church, Garland with the Reverend James Sharp, celebrant. Interment was at Calvary Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the MS Society.

May he rest in eternal peace and his memory remain with us forever. He truly will be missed by his family and many friends.

Margaret Krajca —SPJSTBronze SPJST cemetery markers are available for purchase through the Home Office for $34. Price includes postage and handling.

The markers, which measure three inches in diameter, in-clude a four-inch threaded post for mounting. To purchase a marker or to get more information, please contact the President's Office at (800) 727-7578.

Men's Choir (Continued from page nine.)

Monday, February 4 7 p.m.

University of Texas Austin Music Auditorium (Slavic Studies Department) Tuesday, February 5 7 p.m.

St. Mary's Church Brownsville, Texas (University of Brownsville) Wednesday, February 6 7:30 p.m.

Blinn College, Concert Hall Blinn, Texas (Blinn College Music Department) Friday, February 8 7:30 p.m.

Windwood Presbyterian Church Cypress, Texas (Windwood Church) Saturday, February 9 7:30 p.m.

St. Cecilia's Catholic Church Houston, Texas (The Center for Faith and Culture, University of St. Thomas) Sunday, February 10 6:30 p.m.

Heritage Presbyterian Church Houston, Texas (Heritage Church) An additional concert can be scheduled at a location west or southwest of Houston on Saturday, February 2, 2002. Should you (or your organization) be interested in having the Czech men's choir perform that day, please contact Dr. Michael Sust at the address or phone number listed below.

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From 11/01/01 Death Claim

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Annie Green Mary Helen Andres Wilma Psencik Alfred Zapalac Rubin B. sabrsula Leona Kubitza Georgia Meyer Henry Wetz, Jr. Katherine M. Gallia Clara Mae Vanek James Fife Agnes F. Klresta Joan Landry Matilda S. Rozacky Allen Wayne Henzen Robert A. Schultz Julia R. Bollmeyer Alfred A. Pick Eugene Ermis Jimmy Jean Nedbalek Cleo Lutringer Deborah K. Franta Laurence Oehrlein William E. Trojacek Clifton A. Latham Allen P. Groda Julia A. Moody Eugene Matula

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

Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer

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Youth Letters Section

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

Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, clo SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question?

Call (800) 727-7578

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 6 Cottonwood Youth Leader reports Youth Club enjoys on coming events lodge holiday party Dear Readers, The youth held their monthly meeting Friday, November 30. We had 13 members present and one guest Christian Holtz. Our club also has four new members, Jordan Wallace, Charla Sulak, Anna Dulock and Andrew Dulock. After the meeting we decorated the Christmas tree. Some of the youth practiced singing the songs for the Christmas program.

Sunday, December 2, the youth presented a program for the annual Christmas Party. Everyone did a great job. Thanks. After the program Santa came to visit everyone. The youth had exchange of gifts and a raffle. I want to thank the youth club and my assistant Lydia Dobecka for the outfit they gave me for Christmas. It is very nice.

The youth will have a social on Friday, December 7. This is just a fun night and you can bring friends to enjoy some fellowship.

On Sunday, December 16 at 3 p.m. the youth will deliver their crafts to the West Rest Home. Hope to see all of you there.

District Three youth will be going to Six Flags on Saturday, December 29. We are to meet DYC Bessie Petr in the front of Six Flags.

Also, note on Friday, January 4, 2002, we will be removing the Christmas tree and decorations at the hall.

The next meeting is Sunday, January 6, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. See you there.

Everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka Youth Leader —SPJST-

6 Cottonwood b Youth Chu join in district Six Flags trip Lodge

Dear Readers, We had our Christmas party Sunday, December 2. Santa came for a visit and we exchanged gifts. Thanks to the person who drew my name.

We are going to be taking our crafts to the rest home December 16.

District Three is going to Six Flags on December 29. I am looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Submitted by, Traci Dobecka 12/12/01 —SPJST--

Dear Readers, Sunday, December 2, we held the lodge Christmas party. The youth put on a short Christmas program after the mother lodge served a delicious turkey and dressing meal. We want to thank the cooks who prepared it. After the program, Santa made his appearance to the joy of all the little ones. The youth held a raffle with donations given by members. We want to thank all of them also. Merry Christmas!

Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka 12/12/01 —SPJST-

Lodge 6 Cottonwood Youth Chu b new member Dear Readers, We held our meeting Friday, November 30. All officers and members were present. We welcome to our youth club a new member, Jordan Wallace.

We decorated the Christmas tree and manger scene also Friday. At the January 4 social, we will take down the decorations. Hope everyone will have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman 12/12/01 —SPJST-

6 Cottonwood b Youth Chu upcoming events Lodge

Dear Readers, Our Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka reminded us about the Tee-Shirt Design Contest. She handed out papers for us to draw the design on.

The theme is "SPJST - The Dream Worth Keeping." This is due January 31, 2002.

The scholarship papers are due by February 1, 2002. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive is also going on.

The District Three youth will go to Six Flags December 29. Our next meeting will be January 6, 2002 at 1:30 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka 12/12/01 —SPJST-

6 Cottonwood Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club reports planning lock-in on holiday activities for December 7 Lodge

Our youth club met Friday, night for refreshments. We started our craft for the nursing home and will finish next Friday, We brought our shoe boxes for boys and girls for Christmas. Our Christmas party will be December 2.

Yours truly, Tyler Angelo 12/12/01 —SPJST-

9, Snook supports Food for Families program, Afghan fund drive Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, Our club has been busy the last couple of months. We are planning to have a lock-in on December 7 and we will be playing bingo at the Caldvvell Nursing Home on Sunday, December 16, 2001.

Food For Families For Thanksgiving, we supported the Twin City Mission in feeding the needy. For December, we are collecting canned good items for the Food For Families Food Drive. Also, the club recently supported the "Afghan Children Fund."

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

Submitted by, Zachary Shelfer 12/12/01 —SPJST-

Dear Vestnik Readers, We had our annual Christmas Program on Sunday, December 2. It was very well attended and the meal and program was great. I played the part of one of the kings.

We are having a lock-in on December 7 which should be really fun. We plan to go caroling and having pizza and playing games.

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Our next meeting will be on January 2, 2001 at 6:30.

Fraternally, Bradley Shelfer 12/12/01 —SPJST-

92, Fort. Worth Youth Club enjoys Christmas party Lodge

Hello and greetings to all the Vestnik readers, I hope the Christmas season is off to a great start for everyone. Lodge 92 had a Christmas celebration on December 9. It was such a great time.

We had the opening of Christmas gifts, as usual. The youth sang and portrayed a manger scene. There was such a wonderful atmosphere throughout the party.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

Submitted by, Amber May, President 12/12/01 —SPJST-

youth volunteers encouraged to apply for NFCA scholarships SPJST

Attention graduating high school students, you may be eligible for up to $3,000 for your college tuition costs. Read on to learn how you can become a Volunteer Scholar of the NFCA Youth .Volunteer Scholarship Program. SPJST is a member of the National .Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), the Association of .America's Fraternal Benefit Societies.

This scholarship was created to recognize young people like you— students with a passion for their community.

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

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

In order to be eli gible to apply for a scholarship, you must:

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

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

If you meet the eligibility requirements of the NFCA scholarship, we encourage you to apply.

—SPJ ST--

12NkSTNIK—Wednesday, December 12, 2001

Christmas customs (Continued from page 13.) baking Christmas goodies and waiting for him to finish, so we could wash the dishes.

Since 1972, I have made 12 trips to the Czech Republic and had the opportunity to hear my aunts and uncles tell about the Christmas traditions they knew. From them, I learned how papa used to be the "ring leader" and would sneak into the cookies hidden in boxes and stored high in hard to reach cabinets. That was, of course, to make sure that not no one started eating them too soon!

St. Barbara's Day Saint Barbara's Day is on December 4 and it comes just two days before Saint Mikulas (Nicholas) Day, December 6. Traditionally, the day was observed by groups of "Barbara's Girls," dressed all in white with their faces covered by veils. In their arms, they carried bells, rods and bundles of dried or fresh apples. It was their duty to go from house to house giving children the apples and reminding them to be good.

serving carp (fish) on Christmas Eve. Typically, families would go to the street markets to shop for and buy the live carp swimming in huge wooden barrels. The carp was taken home where it would swim in the family tub for several days — and through several changes of water -- before it was killed. Children tended to like this part of the tradition as it meant that they wouldn't have to take a bath. This water-changing process was necessary in order to remove the "muddy taste" from the fish. On occasion, children playing with carp, became attached to the fish as if it were a pet. Unable to see it killed, the family would return the carp to the pond or river and another was purchased.

The Christmas Eve menu consisted of carp, potato salad, fish soup, bread pudding, cookies and "Vanocka," a loaf made with raisins, candied fruit and nuts. The dough is braided in a loaf.

In that there are no pecans in Czech Republic, walnuts are used.

Household Traditions Traditionally, the table cloth was laid over clean straw, or some straw was put on the floor beneath the table — a reminder that Christ was bedded upon straw in a manger, called Bethlehem. An even number of plates had to St. Nicholas Day be set on the table, even if it meant that The Christmas season "officially" a neighbor had to be invited—this begins with Saint Nicholas Day on meant good luck.

December 6 and ends with "Tri Kralu" During the meal on Christmas Eve, (Three Kings) on January 6. The leg- only the mother (hospodyne) could rise end of Saint Nicholas dates back to the from the table. After prayer, the mothThird Century. On December 6, Saint er would share the "0 platky," a sweet Nicholas, wearing a bishop's robe and round large wafer, six inches in diametraditional miter on his head, visits all ter. These used to be baked in a homes that have children. Known as monastery by nuns. The mother would the patron saint of children, he begin by breaking a piece off and passdescends from heaven on a golden ing it for others to eat. This was a cord with a report on all of the chil- symbol of forgiveness. dren's behavior. Saint Nicholas is typiA chain was laid on the floor surcally accompanied by an angel in rounding the table during the meal. white.

This would keep the family together Waiting on earth is a black devil for the coming year. (cent) with horns, holding a whip and A small portion of food was given rattling a chain. Saint Nicholas reads to each animal in the household so that the names of the good children and the there would be an abundance of food bad children. The angel gives the good throughAthe year. children fruit and candy and the devil Bones left from the Christmas Eve reaches in his burlap bag and gives the meal were buried under the fruit trees bad children coal and potatoes. As the in the orchard, to assure a plentiful story goes, the bad children beg for crop. After the meal, gifts were forgiveness and.Saint Nicholas asks exchanged and the children would the angel to give these children some receive their gifts that were to have fruit and candy. been delivered by Jezisek (Baby Jesus).

Tri Kralu (Three Kings) The Christmas tree was often a fir As previously stated, the Christmas tree cut from a neighboring forest. holidays begin with Saint Nicholas day Handmade decorations included chains on December 6 and end on "Tri Kralu" of multi-colored construction paper, (Three Kings) named Kaspar, Melichar walnuts wrapped in silver or gold foil and Baltazar on January 6. and religious images. Other ornaIn Czech villages, the day was ments included animal-shaped cookies, observed as groups of boys, wearing pernicky (gingerbread cookies), apples long white robes and paper crowns, and oranges, wooden and straw ornavisited homes. With chalk that has ments and small candles in clip-on been blessed by a priest, they write the holders called "zabky." They were initials "K+M+B" and the year. This called zabky (little frogs) because they is a remembrance of the "Three Wise resembled frogs. These were lit and Men" who visited the Christ Child. prayers were recited. To complete this This is done as a blessing to the home.

Christmas setting, nativity scenes were placed under the tree. A plate of fruit Christmas Eve Observance and coins was also nearby to signify Traditionally, Czechs observed both prosperity and blessings.

Christmas Eve (Stedry Vecer, which means "giving generously evening") Outdoor Activities and Christmas Day (Boze Hod), with In the village streets, groups of carmost of the celebration occurring on olers would sing Christmas songs Christmas Eve. One custom that every while little boys dressed as the three household seems to have observed was kings would, walk through the village

Learn Czech With Us 59th Lesson. Verbal,Prefizes. vz-: 1. motion upwards Letadlo bylo pretitene, a proto se pilotovi nepodafilo vzletnout. — The plane being overloaded, the pilot has not managed to take off. Sedel u stolu a psal. Kdyl jsme vegli, pfekvapene vzhledl. — He was sitting at the table and writing. When we entered he looked up in astonishment. Zajem o starolitnY nabytek v posledni dobe vzrostl. — The interest in antique furniture has increased recently.

Uprostred tabora postavili stotar a vztyeili na nem vlajku. — They erected a flagpole in the centre of the camp and hoisted the flag there. V kolik hodin si prejete zitra vzbudit? — At what time do you want me to wake you up tomorrow? Utlaeovanf sedlaci se vzboufili proti svYm feudalnim panum. — The oppressed peasants revolted against their feudal lords. Dlouho se nemohla vzpamatovat z toho otfesu. — She could not recover from the shock. °hen vysoko vzplal. — The flames blazed up high. z-: 2. to make or become such (causative verbs) Kouf z kominu tovaren a vYiukove plyny zneeigeuji ovzdugi velkych mist.

— Smoke from factory chimneys and exhaust gas pollute the air of big cities.

Vagi osobni zku genost mulete zobecnit. — Your personal experience can be generalized. Ceskoslovenska republika znarodnila vgechen prumysl. — The Czechoslovak republic nationalized all its industry. in groups of three. Along the way, they would receive goodies for their efforts. Later, a band playing religious songs would pass through the village.

As they went from house to house, a candle was lit in each window. At the end of the musical performance, all of the homes had a candle lit in the window.

For good luck, herdsman would take a fir twig to each home. These were stuck on the picture frame of a saint.

Shooting a gun on Christmas Eve was considered a way to drive away bad luck. To this day, fireworks are used on Christmas Eve. Holiday Fortunes In some households, fortunes were told on Christmas Eve. Each member of the family would crack 12 walnuts, each representing a different month of the year. If someone found a spoiled nut, it was thought that person would become ill. If, for instance, the bad nut was found in the third walnut, then the illness could be expected in the third month. Also, cutting an apple in half and seeing a core in the shape of a star meant that you could expect good health in the coming year.

Young unmarried girls would peel apples. When the peeling fell to the ground, it was believed be some that it would take the shape of the initial of a future husband. In a related custom, the unmarried girls would stand in thq, middle of a room with their backs to the door, pull off a shoe and toss it over their shoulder. If the shoe landed with the toes pointing to the door, the young lady, some believed, would marry soon. In a related custom, young girls would stand under a lilac tree waiting for a dog to bark. From the direction the bark came from is where her future husband would be.

In some villages, it was thought that

2. to do sth. fully, completely Mesto bylo znieeno ohnem. -- The town was completely destroyed by fire.

Na ulici ho prepadla a zbila parta neznamYch mladiku,— He was held up and beaten by a gang of unidentified youngsters.

3. only perfective meaning Podivala se z vele dolit a zbledla. — She looked down the tower and turned pale. Naueene frize si musite zautomatizovat. — You must mechanize (make automatic) the learned phrases. Za posledni dva roky znaene zestarla. — She turned considerably old within the past two years.

4. to do sth. gradually (not at once) Jak pfigly domu deti, hned zotviraly vgechny dvefe a okna. — As soon as the children came home they opened all the doors and windows (one by one).

Kdyi hledala zalotene doklady, zpfehazela celY pokoj. — While looking for the mislaid documents she (step by step) turned everything in the room upside down.

I. motion behind sth., inside of sth. or away from sth. (so that it cannot be seen from the previous position) Slunce zaglo za mrak (zapadlo za Obzor). — The sun went behind a cloud (it set behind the horizon). Kam jsem jen mohl zalotit to knitku? — Where could I have mislaid the book?

Zateilte toho psa! — Drive that dog away! Auto zajelo do gara ge. — The car drove (and disappeared) into the garage. Voda z protrtene pfehrady zaplavila cele tidolf. — The water from the broken dam flooded all the valley. witches wandered the streets at Christmastime, casting spells and making mischief. In some instances, villagers carried glass canes filled with multicolored candies to distract the witches.

The belief was that the witches would become so interested in sorting the colorful candy, that they would forget to cast their spells.

Christmas Rituals In many households, attending Midnight Mass was a must. In some cases, it meant having to walk great distances. Along the way, the time would be filled singing Christmas carols. In the countryside, the shepherds could be heard playing bagpipes as the sheep grazed.

The word Christmas is derived from the medieval "Christes Masse" (Mass of Christ). This is a feast commemorating the birth of Christ, observed annually on December 25.

The Christmas Day menu typically included goose, duck, vegetable, potatoes and desserts.

New Year's Eve (Silvestr) for many Czechs has been a low key affair celebrated with family and friends in some hospoda (pub), weekend cottage or at home, proposing pripitek (toast) Na vase cdravi (cheers to health) and eating chlebicky (small open face sandwiches) and popping champagne at midnight. On New Year's Eve, the tradition is to not eat poultry or any other fowl, based on the notion that doing so might cause their good luck to fly away with the old year.

The New Year's Eve Day menu typically includes ham or pork and lentil beans. The beans symbolize good fortune in the coming year.

Submitted by, Willa Mae Cervenka Lodge 54, West —SPJST-

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Oddil Dopisovatelu Rid 133 San Antonio Mile sestry a bratfi, Na g e uplynula schiize ktera se konala v nedeli 18. listopadu byla vtenle nav g tfvend Nejprve jsme vzdali test na g f vlajce a pak jsem spoletfie zaspfvali. "Rh 2ehnej Ameriku" a bratr Don Netek a nas doprovazel na piane.

Potom jsme uctili pamatku na zesnule cleny jednou minutou ticha.

Svatebni vy'rotf v mesfci listopadu slavili tyto eleni: Bill a Trudy Pavliska 68 rokit, Joe a Annie Stryck 64 roky, Cecil a Sophie Hull 54 roky.

Mime 9 novYch tienu tohoto roku.

Bill Mare g ktery byl presidentem na geho fa-du v minulosti uvedl jeho 2 dcery jako Clenky na g eho hidu.

Mary Poppova navrhla aby jsem mely vanoenf svatinu na nasi prosincove schilzi a bylo to schvaleno bratrem Alvin Schimcek. Vanoenf nadilku pro na g f mladez bude pfipravovat sestra Grace Rohanova.

Sestra Michele Poppova bude nagf anglickou dopisovatelkou pro rok 2002 a bylo to schvaleno aklamaci.

11fednici pro pfig ti rok jsou president Jarolyn Poppovi, Vice President Bill Pavliska.

Venovali jsme do Institutu of Texas Kultufe $50. dolarii Emil Matula navrhl a Don Netek stfm souhlasil. Po skontenf schtize meli jsme spoletenskou zabavu jako obytejne.

Na ge pfi g tf schtize bude v nedeli 16. prosince, ve 12 hodin 30 minut bude se podavat vanoeni gunka s parmy, fad obstara napoje a jako obytejfie prosime sestry aby pfinesly pifIcrm a nebo zakusky.

Na shledanou s vami se tegf vase Ceska dopisovatelka Miloslava Phelpsova —SPJST-

schilze CEFT se konala v La Grange, Tx.

Podzimni

Jan VaculIk Pravidelna avrtletnf podzimni schiize Ceske vzdela'vaci nadace statu Texas, zndme pod zkratkou CEFT neboli Czech Educational Foundation of Texas, se konala dne 3. listopadu 2001 v piljemnem prostfed na pozemku vyhrazenem pro Texaskoeeske stfedisko dedictvf a kultury v La

12.prosinec 2001 Grange, Texas v Kalichove dome, ktery byl upraven na informatni a vystavn( mistnosti stfediska. Vjezd do stfediska na severnf strane mesta v bezprostiedni blfzkosti vjezdu do olcresnfho vYstavi gte Fayette okresu.

VYkonnY feditel stfediska, bratr Woody Smith, pfivital feditele a iitednacy nadace na Ode stfediska a pozval feditele na svatinu a pro hlfclku pozemku a amfite6tru, kterY je asi ze 60 procent hotov.

Po pfivitinf pfedsedou Sboru fednadace bratrem Clintonem Machannem a sloienf piisahy americke vlajce byl pfedstaven Torna'S" Svoboda, kte0 je kandidatem doktoratu na Texaske A and M universite v College Station,Tx. a podekoval za ustanovenf stipendia, ktere na g e nadace pro mora y ske studenty v Texasu.

Zprava z poslednf schtize byla phjata po drobnYch opravkh. Na g tajemnfk bratr Paul Hlavinka byl na slu2ebnf cest y v Californii.

Bratr Anton PustejovskY, pokladnik nadace, pfednes1 peknou finantrif zprdvu, kterd byla pfijata tak, jak byla ttena. Pokladna na g`( nadace byla fispe g ne kontrolovana iitetnickou firmou, kterou jsme najali i na dalgi obdobf.

President nadace bratr Marvin Marek upozornil, ie na g e nadace uctila pamatku zemfel)i'ch feditelit a na 6A" soustras0 dopis odpovedely pan( Justina Pokladnikova za celou rodinu a panf Ane2ka Kosarkova za maniela Leslie Kosarka.

Pro nadchazejicf volby jmenoval patfitne vYbory, aby na ge prace pokratovala bez pfekaiek. Povzbudil feditele, aby hledali vhodne nove tleny a shaneli take i finandni pfispevky pro dalgf Vicepresidentka nadace sestra Grace Skfivankovi se postara o nove oleny, aby mela new na praci.

Bratr Roger Kola? podal zpravu o nedivne schtizi nadkinfho po radniho vYboru s pfedstaviteli Texaske university v Austinu a po dve hodiny projednavali nektere otazky o postupu university a povinnosti university pfi shanenfnoveho staleho profesora na katedie teskeho jazyka, literatury a kultury. Zku g enosti nam iikajf, ze bez dobreho vede ni se 't'ddna prdce nedalf.

Nadace musf obezretne jednat a kontrolovat Cinnost university, aby nage

celoiivotniprace nezabloudila ze sprdvne cesty. Nadace musf pfipomenout universite, aby poskytla zarnestndnf stalemu profesorovi e§tiny a tfm umoInila souvisle pokratovani ve quce te g tiny. tj spech katedry male bYt chloubou university, zvla gte kdyi finantnf fondy rostou a je potfeba je vyusift.

Pfi teto phleiitosti byl pfedstaven Toma g Svoboda, IcterYr promluvil nekolik slov a podekoval nadaci za moinost studovat v Texasu. Rodina pochdzi z Francovy Lhoty na Vala g sku, studoval ve Valagskem Mezifiti a pak pfe g el na Palatka° uniyersitu v Olomouci na Morave.

Promoval s titulem bakalafe a pak ziskal dal g f titul a nynf si dokontuje studia na doktorat. Do Texasu pfijel v srpnu tohoto roku a pokratuje v prki pfede g le kandidatky na doktorat.

Pomaha v gude tam, kde je po tfeba. eskY klub se v College Station fAivil a Martin bude opetne ficlit na g i praci v Texasu. Pro podrobne informace volejte na Cislo (888) 785-4500 anebo po glete e-mail na adresu: m-svoboda neo.tamu.edu .

Pt'edseda Sboru feditelii bratr Machdnn pak upozornil na iddost University svateho Toma g e v Houstonu, Texas o finanCnipodporu jejich konference s nizvem "Cesta iivota y e svetle", kde by se mohl vy svetlit vliv viry na krajansky'ir ivot v ekumenickem smyslu. Je zndmo z historie cfrIcvf, ze v Texasu bylo zaloieno mnoho evangelickfth sborti a ffmskokatolickich obci a jejich vliv na nove pfistehovalce a pfizpiisobovani se novemu prostfedf dosud nikdo nezkournal a neshrnul do nejakeho spisu. Je nutno vzpomenciut a zaznamenat prki duchovnich pracovnfkii v Texasu mezi n g irni krajany, kteff mohli podpofit svoji prki pevnou vfrou v poiehnini Boil. Po delgi

Coming Events December 15 Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society Annual Christmas Party—at the Round Rock Public Library, 216 East Main Street, North Entrance, Room A, Round Rock, Texas at 5 p.m.

For more information, call Nancy Machu (512) 218-1559.

December 15 Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Inc., (TCHCC) La Grange celebrates its first "Czech Christmas Open House"—at the TCHCC Kalich House Visitors' Center from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Refreshments and music will fill the afternoon. For more information, call (888) 785-4500.

—SPJST-

diskusi se feditele shodli, ze podobnou

konferenci Ize podpoiit podle nasich stanov.

Na g e OM a vYroenf schtize bude se konat dne 19. ledna 2002 v arealu Texaske A and M university v College Station, Texas. V g ichni tlenove nagf nadace jsou pozvdni a snthe se pozvat take kandiddty na Clenstvi a pomocnflcy k praci ve Sboru fediteld.

Pozvete Ica2Aeho kraja na i jinonarodovce, kterY je ochoten se zapojit do na g ( prke. Jak se filcd: bez prdce nejsou kolke.

Na shledanou v lednu roku 2002 v College Station,Texas.

—SPJSTHERITAGE AND CULTURE

Czech and Slovak Christmas customs and folklore remembered The coming Christmas season will pass swiftly into history, leaving footprints for future generations to see and read about, just as now, we remember some of the ways the Czechs and Slovaks celebrated Christmas long ago.

I wish to share what I have learned about how some of our ancestors celebrated Christmas in the Czech Republic. Much of what I learned about these traditions came from my papa, Will J. Cervenka, who was born in Kasava, Moravia. He kept us in awe, telling us how Christmas was celebrated in his beloved homeland all the while mama was in the kitchen (Continued on page 12.)

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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 Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 826-5863.

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 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 Non-Smoking.

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

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

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

LODGE 24, CYCLONE Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance with music by T.C. Taylor. For reservations, please call Bobby Hoelscher at (254) 985-2537.

Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484.

LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, December 13-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 15-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 last Bernard.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, December 14-Clem Kubicak and Polka Stars Friday, December 21-Tri County Friday, December 28-Polka Stars Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Little River Polka Boys, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Black-eyed peas, corn bread and coffee will be served at midnight. Tickets $10 per person. For reservations, call (512) 352 9139 or (512) 3527315.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m with a covered dish mealAserved 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 Shilier (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 Etectric Co-Op on Ben Jordan.

LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, December 15-Classie Ballou Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Tobacco Road 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

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For rental information, call (254) 8752156.

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 Friday, December 14-Private party Monday, December 24-No Bingo Bingo resumes on January 7; Happy Holidays!

Saturday, December 22-Wedding Monday, December 31-Private party 2002 Saturday, January 12-Wedding Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth Club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044 or (979) 648-2317 (lodge hall.)

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

LODGE 47, SEATON. Saturday, December 15-John Burns Band. Door prizes will be given.

Monday, December 17-Board Meeting Saturday, December 22-Private Saturday, December 29-No Dance Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Country Expressions, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Black-eyed peas, corn bread and coffee served at 12 a.m. $10 per person.

No reservations. Hall opens at 6 p.m.

2002 Saturday, January 5-Private Sunday, January 6-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, January 11-Audit, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 12-Private Saturday, January 19-No Dance/Tarok 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) 9832261 or (254) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. Every third Friday is game social night beginning at 6 p.m.

LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

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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 to 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

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SEMI : Lodge 84, Dallas:

• Czech Center of Dallas • • 2625 Floyd Street •

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Lodge Christmas Party • Sunday, December 16 • • Happy Hour at 5 p.m. • • Dirmer at 6 p.m.

• • Youth Program at 7 p.m. • • As an added treat, members of • • the youth club will be holding • • a bake sale and selling Christ- • • mas orgnaments. Funds raised • • will benefit our youth club.

• 00 • • New Year's Eve Dance • • Music by Fritz Dodd° • • Advance Tickets: $io • • • At the Door: $12 • • For Reservations, • call Justine Yeager at • (214) 827-0920 • • or Wanda Petr at • • (21 4) 352-4397 • • •••••••••••• •

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Wednesday, December 12, 2001—VESTNIK/15 notified otherwise. Visitors welcome.

Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 852-9982 or (361) 854-8423.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO Friday, December 14—Annual Lodge Christmas Dinner/Social, 6 p.m. at Victoria REA Building.

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

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 meetings are held in March, June, September and December.

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

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

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

LODGE 84, DALLAS Saturday, December 15—Music by Frank Dirba and the Granger Polka Boys Sunday, December 16—Lodge Christmas Party; Happy Hour from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and youth program at 7 p.m.

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

LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps at (254) 778-4371 (Shop) or (254) 773 -61644 (Home).

LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, December 15—Pat Veit, polka/variety. $6 per person.

Sunday, December 16—Blue Room Party: Knights of Dixie, 3 to 8 p.m.

Advanced ticket sales only. Reservations begin November 13. $15 per person.

Tickets must be paid for by December 7.

Saturday, December 22—Manny Green's Christmas Dance, big band. *Dress Code. Tickets $11 per person.

Monday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance: Vrazels. Advance ticket sales only. Reservations begin November 19. $15 per person. Tickets must be paid for

by December 21.

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. 300.621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen.

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

LODGE 92 FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month.

Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night—first and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities.

Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. Dress code enforced.

LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Karnes City Dairy Queen. For more information, contact E.R. "Sonny" Prasek (830) 7802191.

LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.

LODGE 133 SAN ANTONIO Sunday, December 16—Annual Christmas luncheon/Christmas party at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

Members are asked to bring a vegetable dish and dessert.

Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

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

LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August and 6:30 p.m. Sept. through May. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON Friday, December 14—Christmas party Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for weddings or parties, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m.

LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. The time for the meetings is 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of March, June and September. The first Sunday of December is the Christmas dinner and officer elections.

ber and December.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meetings are the 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) 255-3415.

LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION LODGE 172, PASADENA Please note: Lodge meetings are the Saturday, December 15—Lodge 172, second Sunday in March, June, Pasadena Christmas party: 12 noon to ? September and December at 2 p.m.

The meats will be furnished. Members Lodge meetings will be held in Charles are asked to bring covered dish or Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, desserts and a door prize.

Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) The Monday, December 31—New Year's ; remaining 2001 meeting date will be Eve: music by Down Time Sunday, December 9, Meeting/Christmas party. Thank you for your atten2002 Saturday, January 5—Texas Roadrun- tion. ners LODGE 191, LUFKIN Sunday, February 3—Texas Highways Business meetings are held on the first Sunday, March 3—Texas Star Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Hall is located at 3609 Preston in lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street.

Pasadena. Lodge 172 holds a dancb on Regular dances are on the third Saturthe first Saturday of each month from 8 day of each month starting at 8 p.m. until p.m. to 12 a.m. The hall opens for 12 midnight. Please call Marilynn Page rentals the rest of the month. For infor- at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. mation regarding hall rentals for birth- For lodge rentals, call Alma Breazeale at day, retirement, Christmas parties, wed- (936) 829-5808. ding receptions etc., please call Vicki LODGE 195, CLEBURNE (281) 542-1774; for reservations, call (281) 487-3297. Executive members Lodge meetings are the first Thursday and Board of Trustees meet the second of March, June, September and DecemWednesday of each month at 7 p.m. ber at 7 p.m.

Regular lodge meetings are the fourth LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Lodge 172 is Monday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance: Texas Drifters, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. now a non-smoking facility.

Details forthcoming.

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. 174-18-083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

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

LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine at 201 Centennial Street.

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 1781 0 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) 830-0796 or (979) 830-0118.

LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik (817) 2847218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John Hilcher (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Children, 10 and under, free.

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

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538 or (972) 263-9031.

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 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

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

Call: (BOW 727-7578 Fat 1254) 774-7447 vanicek@spiacom

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, Octo-

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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