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December 26, 2001

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Congratulations to the sales representatives pictured on this week's cover and to all of our sales representatives who are working to bring ni life and vitality to the Pin Keep up the good work.

TOPS IN DISTRICT THREE

JOHNNIE JANAK Lodge 38 Smithville

JOHN TROY. Lodge 87 Temple

RANDOLPH DILLARD, SR. Lodge 66, Waco

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TOPS IN DISTRICT THREE DENISE BROWN Lodge 226 Corsicana

DENNIS KOTULEK Lodge 207 Iowa Park

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CHARLES GARRETT FIC Lodge 97 Placedo

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EVELYN MIKESKA, FIC Lodge 196 Houston-West

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TOPS IN DISTRICT SEVEN SUSAN KOPECKY Lodge 97 Placedo

JERRY SIJANSKY, FIC Lodge 79 Corpus Christi.

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7.25% for Annualized*

Rates subject to change without notice

Roth IRA

Home or Farm Mortgages:

6.50% for Annualized*

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

Annuity II

Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages

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DONALD WILLIAMS FIC Lodge 215 South Plains

TOPS IN DISTRICT SIX

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SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates

TOPS IN DISTRICT FIVE

6.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued 4-1-93 and after 5.50% for Annualized* Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 *Rates effective 11-1-2001 through 1-31-2002

HENRY JOE RASKA, FIC Lodge 117 Robstown Top Insurance Written

2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 26, 2001

Please note that the SPJST 2002 Member Services Directory will be published on January 2, 2002.

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

VESTNIK SPJST Herald

SPJST HOME OFFICE TOLL FREE: (800) 727-7578 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-MAIL: info@spjst.com On the Internet: www.spjst.com

VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members' fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK do Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION: BRIAN VANICEK, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Home: 13851 St. Hwy. 53, Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 E-Mail: vanicek@spjst.com

OFFICERS

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

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

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

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

DIRECTORS

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

FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504

JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 1 1500 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 Dtl , e, Pleasanton, Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St.. Cal well, Tx. 7736 - (979) 567-4386 `wo - Edwin Pedal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx. 76501 - (254) 985-2282

District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Tx. 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, Rt. 2 Box 13, Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx., 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Tx. 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8045 District Five - Edna Wehring, 1831 Crystal Ct., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2815 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Polly Bayer, 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Tx. 78114 - (830) 216-7954 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, Rt. 1, Box 24-A, Dime Box, Tx. 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Norma Cavanaugh, Box 276, Granger, Tx., 76530 - (512) 859-2550 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Tx. 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76903 - (915) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angelton, Tx. 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Tx. 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575

STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 E-mail: jimatspjst@aol.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS 1 and 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC (979) 680-0248 Cell Phone: (979) 412-1267 E-mail: Ljohnsen@prodigy.net DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry Kwera, FIC (254) 826-5425 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: 76503 TX melaniez@vvm.com

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT H - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 863-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 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 SU SCRIPTIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO SUP ME LODGE FINANCIAL SECRETARY jE Y MIKULAS, P.O. rSX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503. ADVERTISING SHOUT, BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503.

Elmininate A the Clutter It's a Matter of Choice Have you got a junk drawer at home? Based on personal experience, it's usually in the kitchen — and it contains everything from used twist ties and rubber bands to loose screws, expired coupons, and old pens that are about as useful as sharp sticks for writing. We had a drawer like that when I was growing up.

It's a tradition that endures in our home today. Why? Sometimes it's hard to get rid of some of that stuff!

Who knows when you might need one of those little springs out of an old ball point pen.

Or, those old batteries. They could come in handy some day ... No? So what do you do when the drawer gets so full that you can barely open and close it? One of two things. You can compound the mess and simply start another drawer. Or, you can do a little housecleaning and discard the clutter that's just taking up space. I've already decided: I'm going to do that by year's end.

The same can be said for the negative ideas that sometimes fill our heads.

You know what I mean, Left unchecked, old grudges, prejudices and pre-conceived notions about people, places and things can be damaging. It doesn't have to be that way. Whether or not we choose to hold on to to our mental clutter is a matter of choice.

May the arrival of the New Year represent a time of fraternal re-birth and commitment to high ideals throughout the SPJST! Life is a precious gift that can be gone in an instant. Let's put our fraternal status to good use. Best wishes to you and yours for a happy new year.

er Roy Haag of Lodge 185, New Braunfels. Brother Haag's a pretty happy fellow, so I'd put stock in what he has to say! Thanks, Roy. 1. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.

2. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening — whatever. Never let the brain idle.

"An idle mind is the devil's workshop," 3. Enjoy the simple things. When the children are young, that is all that you can afford. When they are in college, that is all that you can afford. When you are on retirement, that is all that you can afford!

4. Laugh often, long and loud.

Laugh until you gasp for breath. Laugh so much that you can be tracked in the store by your distinctive laughter.

5. Tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be alive while you are alive don't put out a mailbox on the highway of death and just wait in residence for your mail.

6. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it is family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

7. Throw out nonessential numbers.

This includes age, weight and height.

Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him — or her.

8. Cherish your health. If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it.

If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Go to the mall, the next county, a foreign country, but not to "guilt country."

10. Tell the people you love, that you love them, at every opportunity. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

—SPJST-

"Life is a precious gift that can be gone in an instant.

Let's put our fraternal status to good use."

Hints to Keep You Happy On the the eve of going to press, we received these suggestions from Broth-

Santa's Helpers State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, left, and Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride present a sleigh full of toys to Carrie Canaway of the Temple Coordinated Child Care Council, Inc. The SPJST ome Office s ohs red • toy .rive the Tem p le 4-C.

Wednesday, December 26, 2001—VESTNIK/3

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through November 2001

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED Dist

Apps.

1

20

2 3 4 5 6 7 9

75 65 28 62 55 34 4

207,000.00 2,346,469.00 1,681,000.00 682,000.00 656,000.00 665,000.00 379,000.00 235,000.00

343

$6,851,469.00

Totals:

Issued

Written

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$ 767,000.00 909,500.00 1,296,000.00 382,000.00 459,000.00 927,000.00 259,000.00 48,000.00 $5,047,500.00

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED

Dist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

209 487 418 186 301 327 153 23 2104

Issued

Written

Apps.

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6,785,000.00 12,157,567.00 9,676,550.00 6,016,000.00 5,264,000.00 9,161,610.00 4,832,827.00 496,723.00

$6,109,000.00 8,484,598.00 7,652,550.00 4,198,000.00 4,367,000.00 8,132,610.00 3,555,827.00 153,723.00

$54,390,277.00

$42,653,308.00

Fraternally, Gene McBride, FICF Vice President —SPJST-

SPJST welcomes four new sales representatives

David Lima

J.D. Pruitt

The SPJST is pleased to annouce the appointment of the following sales representatives.

David Lima, Lodge 227, Onalaska/District Five, lives in Onalaska.

He has one son and one step-daughter. David enjoys outdoor activities including, fishing, hunting and water skiing. He sells fireworks twice a year and is an RVOS agent. You may contact David at (936) 646-3422.

J.D. Pruitt, Lodge 221, Harker Heights/District Two, lives in Killeen with his wife, Celia. They have two children and two grandchildren. J.D. enjoys motorcycles and computers. You may contact J.D. at (254) 681-8517.

Amanda Proctor, Lodge 54, West/District Three, lives in Hillsboro with her husband, Thomas Ortega. Amanda collects pigs and enjoys the outdoors and sports. Amanda can

Amanda Proctor Roger Dooley

be reached by phoning (254) 5800903.

Roger Dooley, Lodge 97, Placedo/District Six, resides in Port Lavaca. You may contact Roger at (361) 553-5847.

Ready When You Are .. .

In many cases, your local SPJST sales representative is someone you know and someone who knows about the many insurance options available to you. When you are ready to review your present coverage, please give your local lodge sales representative a call.

To locate an SPJST sales representative near you, please contact the SPJST Insurance Department at (800) 727-7578 and they can put you in touch with a sales representative in your area.

—SPJST-

amity Fun and January 15-17 January 19 December 31

Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple Tarok Tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton

Ding in the New Year at an SPAM lodge near you!

At press time, the following lodges were reporting New Year's Eve activities: Lodge 6, Cottonwood New Year's Eve Get-Together Lodge IS, Elgin Music by Combinations Lodge 24, Cyclone Music by T.C. Taylor Lodge 25, Ennis Music by Silverado Lodge 29, Taylor Music by Little River Polka Boys Lodge 35, Elk Music by Tobacco Road Lodge 47, Seaton Music by Country Expressions Lodge 66, Waco Music by 3DC Lodge 84, Dallas Music by Frit: Hodde Lodge SS, Houston Music by Wale's Lodge 92, Fort Worth Charles Patterson

Lodge 172, Pasadena Music by Down Time Lodge 191, Lufkin Music by Glenn Lenderman Lodge 196, Houston-West Music by Texas Drifters

Best wishes for a Happy and Safe New Year!

100 Pennies Drive donations tops $4,000 mark through third week of December The annual SPJST 100 Pennies Drive started October 1 and continues through March 31, 2002. The goal for this year's drive is to raise $15,000. Donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount that is contributed is applied toward scholarships.

Through the end of the third week in December, 370 donations totaling $4,078.47 had been made to the 2001 2002 drive. Thanks to those who have contributed. Your generosity will help many young SPJST attend or continue their college education.

The third listing for the 2001 - 2002 drive follows. Gifts of $50 or more are indicated in bold. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator at (800) 7277578.

Lodge District Donor's Name

92 3 Adami, Bill and Bee 24 2 Adams, Martha 92 3 Alholm, Lydia 9 1 Allen, Shelby 9 1 Allen, Taylor 15 2 Allison, Jim and Gladys 177 2 Anonymous 40 6 Bacak, Ardis 47 2 Bartek, Crystal (Continued on page 4.)

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Donations received to date: $4,078.47 Your gifts are ta) deductible and 100 percent of the amount that is contributed is applied towards scholarships.

To contribute, please send your check to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive C/O SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 26, 2001

Scenes from SPJST Home Office Holiday Open House

100 Pennies

Lodge District Donor's Name

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December 4, 2001 • Part III Lodge District Donor's Name

Lisa Shed (177), right, holding daughter, Rachel, are joined by mom and dad, Linda and Gene Barnes. Lisa, who owns and operates Lisa's Dance Connection in Temple, previsously served as instructor for the SPJST District Two Dance program.

Willie Mae Vanicek (24), right, offers a hands-on demonstration in the fine art of cookie baking to museum visitors.

Frances McCauley (47), pays close attention as Joyce Skrabanek (47), demonstrates knitting technique.

40 6 Bartos, Vlasta 17 1 Beasley, Jerry and Lillian 29 2 Belz, Brad 29 2 Belz, David 29 2 Belz, Nell 29 2 Belz, Roy 23 6 Berger, Millie 17 1 Brinkman, Peggy 88 5 Broz, Johnny and Clara 160 4 Broz, Stanley 9 1 Brunlow, Ian 9 1 Burkhalter, Lauren 9 1 Burkhalter, Tiffany 40 6 Cadriel, Christopher 40 6 Cerny, Cory 40 6 Cerny, Craig 40 6 Cerny, Mary Ann 29 2 Chapman, Lydis 29 2 Chovanec, Frank n/a n/a Dallas Circle of Czech Women 180 3 Cox, GR 84 3 Daley, E.J. 9 1 Dever, Cody 9 1 Devor, Haily 29 2 Dirba, Julie 5 3 Dolezalek, Don and Melba 174 2 Doss,Sr., Nolan 172 5 Dressler, Vicki 88 5 Dusek, Elsie 18 2 Dusek, Lois 40 6 Enriquez, Daisy 40 6 Enriquez, Jo Lynn 40 6 Enriquez, Jose 40 6 Enriquez, Kimberly 39 1 Everett, Omer and Dottie 9 1 Gaas, Kim 40 6 Garza, Jessie 20 2 Gerick, James and Virginia 47 2 Gibson, Tom and family 88 5 Gindrat, Tiffany 88 5 Gindrat, Tracy 88 5 Gindrat, Trina 20 2 Ginther, Anna Dee 20 2 Ginther, Henry W. 88 5 Goodwin, Margaret 84 3 Greenwood, Olivia and Jim 47 2 Greger, Patrick 18 2 Gustafson, Helen 177 2 Guthrie, John L. 9 1 Hairrell, Cullen 9 1 Heijl, Sarah 9 1 Heil, Jordan n/a n/a Hess, Gloria 202 7 Highsmith, Valerie Barta 187 2 Hoehn, Pauline 47 2 Hoelscher, Elizabeth 29 2 Holub, Carolyn 29 2 Holub, Joe 40 6 Holub, Karen 29 2 Holub, Kim 29 2 Holub, Tanya 29 2 Holub, Tim 107 7 Hosek, Harry R. 41 6 Howard, Elenor 40 6 Hradecky, James E. 92 3 Hubenak, Peggy 180 3 Hurtik, Joe and Estella

137 7 Hvanicky, Roy E. 6 3 Hykel, Barbara 9 1 Jakubik, Jenna 9 1 Jakubik, Robin 142 5 Janik, Willie & Deanna 9 1 Junek, Jared 9 1 Junek, Jenni 9 1 Junek, Jess 9 1 Junek, Jodie 28 6 Kelner, Jessica 9 1 Kirk, Erika 9 1 Kirk, Nick 40 6 Kopecky, Mr. and Mrs. 011ie 18 2 Kovar, H. Alice 9 1 Kovar, Hannah 91 5 Krauskapf, Georgia 92 3 Kubala, Albert and Helen 142 5 Kubin, Charles and Patricia 135 3 Kubin, Vlasta C. 177 2 La Flamme, Harvey 88 5 Lair, Tom and Goldie 9 1 Lewis, Robert 24 2 Lynn, Jo-Dell 9 1 Macik, Candice 9 1 Macik, Dwayne 47 2 Malcik, Lillye Mae 17 1 Manning, Gladys 155 2 Marek, Ted and Nel 88 5 Martinak, Bob and Ruth 88 5 Martinak, Drew 88 5 Martinak, Matt 88 5 Martinak, Richard and Annette 88 5 Martinak, Ryan 40 6 Martinez, Donna 189 1 Mayo, Henry 9 1 Mayo, John 29 2 Minzenmayer, Clarence and Martha 79 7 Nemecek, Joseph 23 6 Olsovsky, Albert and Dorothy 17 1 Orsag, John and Betty 9 1 Orsak, Josef 35 3 Pavelka, Charles and Ruby 84 3 Pokladnik, Richard A. 84 3 Pokladnik, Richard A. 40 6 Polk, Mary Ann 23 6 Pospisil, Alan 23 6 Pospisil, 011ie 23 6 Pospisil, Sandra J. 23 6 Pospisil, Timothy 92 3 Prochaska, Frank 47 2 Provozek, Doris 79 7 Rebecek, Kyle 79 7 Rebecek, Marcus 79 7 Rebecek, Rinaldi 79 7 Rebecek, Stephanie 79 7 Rebecek, Stephen 79 7 Rebecek, Virginia n/a n/a RVOS Lodge 144 189 1 Scasta, Albert 25 3 Schramek, Paddy 191 5 Schultz, Jene and Glova 160 4 Schwartz, George 40 6 Sczech, Ashley 81 5 Shefcik, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene 9 1 Shelfer, Bradley 9 1 Shelfer, Zachary 88 5 Skipper, Rhonda and Asa (Continued on page 5.)

SPJST General Scholarship

Jeanette (24) and Jody Vasek (84), share holiday cheer with granddaughter Zoe Mischtian.

applications are now available.

To receive an application, please contact the SPJ ST Home Office at (Soo) 727-7578 and ask for the Scholarship Department.

Applications and all required information must be submitted

by February z, 2002.

Wednesday, December 26, 2001—VESTNIK/5

Claudette, Tim Reese in hospitel following recent accide Claudette and Time Reese were in a car accident while in Dallas on Sunday, December 9. Claudette has multiple injuries, none of which are life threatening. Tim has a head injury and as of press time, was listed in serious condition in ICU. Both Tim and Claudette are at Parkland Hospital, 5102 Harry Hines Boulevard, SICU/200C, Dallas,

December 4, 2001 • Part IV

(Note: Previously, Claudette was Assistant to the President and later held the position of State Youth Director. Tim is a past president of Lodge 47, Seaton.)

Fraternally, Gladys Yates, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJSTLodge District Donors Name

100 Pennies (Continued from page four.

Lodge District Donor's Name

89 2 Skupin, Charlie 9 1 Slenk, Hailey 9 1 Slenk, Heather 9 1 Slenk, Holly 215 4 SPJST Lodge 215 South Plains 28 6 SPJST Lodge 28 East Bernard 32 6 SPJST Lodge 32 Victoria 92 3 SPJST Lodge 92 Fort Worth 97 6 Stocker, Mallory 88 5 Svec, W.F. 9 1 Swarb, Hunter 74 2 Temple, Syble 35 3 Tinkle, Norma 47 2 Trampota, Jerry D. 133 7 Trilicek, Alma 48 2 Urbanek, Edmund 9 1 Vajdak, Nicole 97 6 Vanek, Dana

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I have visited with Claudette at the hospital. She is in good spirits and healing well. Her concern is for Tim. Claudette asks that we all pray for Tim.

Scenes from SPJST Home Office Holiday Open House

97 6 Vanek, Dean 20 2 Vrana, Louis and Cecilia 32 6 Vyvial, James 215 7 Williams, Audree 215 7 Williams, Reed 139 5 Wilson, Ora Faye 48 2 Wuensche, Bobby 9 1 Yezak, John.

172 5 Zvonek, Mr. and Mrs. Antone

Wade O'Shields, granddaughter Tiffany Everett and Lillie O'Shields of Lodge 39, Bryan enjoy SPJST Home Office festivities.

To contribute to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, please send your check to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Please contact State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates or her assistant, Tammy Baker, at (800) 727-7578 for printed donation solicitation forms. Thank you for your generous support!

The Chisoim Trail Chorus of Sweet Adelines entertain guests with their holiday selections.

—SPJST-

Attention Deer Hunters For SPJST Members Only

Deer Antler Contest November 3, 2001 - January 31, 2002 Two Prizes Awarded

$5o - Widest Horns Will be measured at widest point. Measured outside to outside.

For Most Points

$50 -

Requirements: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the following: Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff or any Public Official.

Name Lodge

Address Zip

City

TOGETHER AGAIN: Past SPJST State Youth Director Joni Lange, second from left, receives warm welcome from Museum Curator Dorothy Pechal, left, District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky, second from right, and Joan Vanicek.

E-Mail

Day/Night Telephone No.

Verification:

Date Killed

Number of Points

Width of Antlers

Ranch Where Killed Nearest Town Signed By Office or Title

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Send Entries to: Deer Antler Contest • SPJST Home Office P.O. Box ioo • Temple, Texas 76503

Flutist Sheryl Goodnight and keyboard player Pam Bland provide a musical holiday backdrop for those at the Home Office Open House.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 26, 2001

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood preparing to ring in the new year Hi! Come on out to SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood, for a New Year's Eve Fellowship on December 31. We plan on starting around 7 p.m. or whenever you wish to come out. There will be some great fun in getting together and bringing in another year. Bring whatever games you like to play. There will be domino games, taroky perhaps, and other card games.

Nothing fancy; just bring a little something to nibble on 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, food and fellowship. The more the merrier, and all of us love to "play and eat."

Looking forward to seeing lots of you on Monday evening, December 31, starting at 7 p.m. at Cottonwood Hall.

Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST---

Lodge 8, Weimar members celebrate Christmas at Schulenburg Community Center We had our Christmas party December 7 at the Schulenburg Community Center. Attendance was great.

District Director Mike Ahlstrom and Mrs. Ahlstrom were our special guests.

The tables were decorated in festive Christmas decorations. This was taken care of by Gene and Henrietta and Leo and JoAnn Jares.

Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal of roast beef and various side dishes along with an Italian cream cake for dessert. After dinner we exchanged the gifts everyone brought. Dominos

Jo Ann Jares, right, welcomes first-time attendees Frank and Marjorie Gruenwald of Weimar to the Christmas party.

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

Send your news and photos to:

Please note that the SPJST 2002 Member Services Directory will be published on January 2, 2002.

Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: vanicek@spjst.com or info@spIst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578 and fellowship completed our festive occasion.

Director Ahlstrom reported that Mission 2100 had been accomplished.

Congratulations to our lodge for mak ing its quota. We are looking forward to a great New Year.

Next Meeting January 28 The next meeting will be January 28, 2002 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Hall in Weimar.

Fraternally, JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 8, Weimar elects officers at November meeting Lodge 8, Weimar met for the regular meeting Monday, November 26 at the Veteran's Hall. The meeting was called to order by the president.

Everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence for our deceased members.

Roll call of officers showed all officers present. There were 19 members and guests present.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted with one

correction made. The treasurer's report was read and approved. All communications received were read.

Electing someone to the cemetery committee was discussed but was not acted on.

The Audit Committee reported the financial books to be in order. The report was approved and accepted as read.

The Christmas Party was set for December 7 at the Schulenburg Community Center at 6:30 p.m. A catered meal was planned and gifts would be exchanged.

Rosie Shumbera was elected to be our Fraternalist of the Year.

Election of officers was also held.

Elected were: President Leo Jares Vice President Rosie Shumbera Secretary JoAnn Jares Treasurer Henrietta Veselka Fraternal Activities Coordinator Erline Janik We had no wedding anniversaries for the month of November or December. Birthday Honorees for November were A. J. Shun-ibera and Leo Jaxes.

JoAnn Jares has birthday in December.

Door prizes, refreshments and fellowship followed the adjournment of the meeting.

Fraternally, JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST

Lodge 8, Weimar Celebrates Christmas

"There's food on that table. That's why, there's a line," writes Lodge 8, Weimar President Leo Jares. Lodge members and guests enjoyed their Christmas party on December 7 at the Schulenburg Community Center. A gift exchange and fellowship topped the occasion.

District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, right, observes domino duel. Players are Eugene Veselka, Paul Gene Veselka, Director Ahlstrom, George Janik, Rosie Shumbera and Adolph Shumbera, with back to camera.

Lodge 18, Elg reports on December meeting It was at the last meeting for Lodge 18, Elgin for the year and also the last for several devoted officers and committees for many years.

It was 7:30 p.m. when the lodge President Andrew Greinert weak after spending six days in a Temple hospital brought the meeting to order and welcorned all members. All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance and a long silent tribute to all departed and ill members.

Roll call of all officers and committees was called. Due to the absence of the lodge reporter, Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dollie Hajda took notes.

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

Thomas Ries gave the lodge report on finances.

Other reports were made by committees of the tickets, rentals, youth, rules and regulation, house, and yard.

Jack Eschberger, Secretary of the trustees had no report.

Taking Care of Business Trustee member Walter Bartosh asked for the floor. He thanked all the members who worked long hours in the past years. Many devoted hours of their work days, sick days and vacation time. A blind eye can see the great things that have happened under the supervision of President Andrew Greinert and the trustees Jack Eschberger, Thomas Ries, Johnny Vrabel, Walter Bartosh, Floyde Felfe—in the past six years.

Thousands in dollars were payed off in notes—building was built to house machinery, lots of machinery (mowers, trimmer, tools) to keep grounds in shape, parking lot paved, drive around the building, slab for trash bin, air conditioners, fans installed, fans repaired, lighted parking lot, cooler boxes for the bar, ice maker, microwave oven (for popcorn), coffee maker, copy machine, paper dispensers (for bathrooms), security alarm installed (after several breakins), lighted sign at the entrance, handi-cap places marked with signs and striped, the whole building roof repaired, donation in money in large sums to needy organizations and lots of hard expensive jobs done by members. All of this was because of few dedicated members who are proud to be members of Lodge 18, Elgin and Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas—Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, SPJST. When the by-laws were approved, it was that you must pay your lodge dues $5 — for the year and attend so many meetings. There was a deadline for paying dues. With so many who wanted to hold an office, the rules had to be amended. Not all members voted for the change and most sat in silence.

Wednesday, December 26, 2001—VkSTNIK/7 Treasurer Cathy Krajca Financial Secretary Kay Kovar Fraternal Activities Coordinator/ Youth Leader Margaret Krajca Assistant Youth Leader Laure Ryan Sergeant-at-Arms Johnnie Krajca Bar Manager Jim Holahan

Helping Others Through the Holiday Season Following their party on December 13, members of Lodge 25 Ennis and RVOS Lodge 51, delivered canned goods donated by the members to the Helping Hands facility in Ennis.

It was time for election of the officers and committees for year 2002.

President Andrew called on the nominating committee, Evelyn Gustafson, Artie Monson and Ruby Bowen. After Evelyn and Artie declined to be chairperson, Ruby Bowen headed the committee.

Nominating Chairperson Ruby called for the election of the office of president, vice president/fraternal activities coordinator (FAC), secretary, treasurer, reporter, youth leader.

Of the members who were called on, most declined. After time went by, the office for president, vice president/(FAC), treasurer, reporter and youth leader accepted. Ruby Bowen has been youth leader for a number of years and she retained her office. Several were nominated for secretary, but all declined and as of now, the office is vacant. This is the first time in the history of Lodge 18 a secretary wasn't elected.

Elections of trustees and committees were next in line which most called on declined. Finally, some agreed.

In other business, Walter Bartosh told the members that we need to donate $400 to Taylor S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home and the Supreme Lodge would match it. Vote carried.

The meeting was adjourned. The trustees went into their meeting with the new trustees.

Next Meeting January 15 January meeting will be January 15, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. with new officers installed.

Wishing the Home Office and all our brothers and sisters of SPJST great, healthy, happy holidays.

Dollie Hajda Vice President/ Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

The minutes of the our November meeting were approved after minor changes. The treasurer's report was approved as given. The financial report was also given and Amanda Junek was accepted as a new member with four members buying additional insurance.

The report of the youth club and fraternal activities was given by Margaret Krajca.

Next Meeting January 10 The officers wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The next meeting will be on Janu 10, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally submitted, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST-

35, Elk reports on December meeting Lodge

Lodge 35 meeting was called to order by President Randy Pavelka on December 9 at 3 p.m. All officers were present with the exception of Vice President Freddie Kubitza.

Happy Holidays The Pledge of Allegiance was led The Christmas party was well attended and all the canned goods that by Chris Pavelka. President Randy were brought in by the RVOS Lodge Pavelka had the members to stand in a 51 and SPJST Lodge 25 members moment of silence for our deceased were taken to the Helping Hands facil- member, Clara Vanek. We were glad to have three visitors, Johnnie Krizan, ity in Ennis.

Cathy Krajca thanks all who helped District Three Director, Scott Fornash serve at the Christmas party on Decem- and Grace Lander. Welcome back ber 8. Pat Fowler read thank you notes again.

The minutes were read by Carla from Helping Hands and from Gail Pavelka.

They were approved as read.

Houswright and Kim Dlabaj running Barbara Pavelka gave the treasurer's on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymreport. phoma Society for the use of the hall Floor Chairman Gene Edward for their Kolache Bake sale.

Vice President Jim Holahan reports Pavelka reported that Elk will have a on the 2002 Polka Festival and New New Year's Eve dance with music by Year's Eve party with music by Sil- Tobacco Road. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The lodge had a nice Christmas verado Band (See ad on page 14 of party. Everyone seemed to enjoy this week's Vestnik). themselves. Hope you all had a wonOfficers for 2002 are:. derful Christmas.

President District Three Director Johnnie Eugene Dolezal Krizan installed the new officers.

Vice President Gene Edward Pavelka stood in for Jim Holahan Freddie Kubitza. Johnnie Krizan Secretary brought some gifts for door prizes.

Patricia Fowler

Lodge 54, West Committees

25, Ennis celebrates hoday season (in RVOS Lodge

Lodge 25, Ennis held its monthly meeting on December 13, 2001 with all officers present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Johnnie Krajca A moment of silence was held for John L. Trojacek. On the sick list were Willie and Cecilia Kucera and Jerry Trojacek.

AUDIT COMMITTEE: Pictured above, from left, bottom row: Chairman Mona Zanirniak, Evelyn Reynolds and Yvonne Nors. BACK ROW RESOLUTiON COMMiTTEE: ?ictured. from left. are: Maxine Sefcik, Jan Vccuiik and Marceia Vaculik. Watch for aditional photos from the Lodge 54, West Christmas Party in the January 9 Vestnik.

Thank you, Johnnie We always enjoy you coming.

Our next meeting will be January 13, 2002 at 3 p.m. Hope to see more of you in the new year. Let's make it a good year. Bring sandwiches for the fellowship.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hilije members meet, celebrate holidays Lodge

El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 held its monthly meeting and Christmas Party December 9, 2001. President Leona Macha welcomed members and guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for all the sick in the community and deceased members. Roll call cited all officers and trustees present.

President Macha called the meeting to order at 10:50 a.m. The minutes were approved as read. President Macha read correspondence.

Vice President had no report.

Lorraine Kana gave the treasurer's report. Fraternal Activities Coordinator had no report. Youth Club Leader Ardis Bacak also had no report.

Scholarship Chairman Edith Molberg read a letter from Louise ISD thanking the SPJST Lodge 40 for supporting them.

Kitchen, Bar, Resolution and Hall Maintenance had no reports.

Sheldon Holub thanked everyone for supporting Monday night bingo and reminded everyone that the second Monday is $100 night.

Hall rental—one more booking came in for December.

Mowing report—Chairman Vlasta Bartos made a motion to pay Mr. Ochoa $75 to mow for the month of December. It was second by Edmund Kana. Motion carried.

Advertising had no report. Sales report noted James Bacak had one policy, Ardis Bacak had one policy and Sheldon Holub had three policies.

Old Business President Macha reported the electrical work would be completed under the direction of the new president.

New Business Joe and Florance Adamitis transferred to Lodge 40 from Lodge 153, Lasalle. The membership approved the transfer. President Macha installed the officers for 2002 year.

December birthdays are Karen Holub, Jerry Kahanek, Jerome Knebel and Kris Svatek.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.

After the meeting the members and guests enjoyed a meal of turkey and ham, dressing, green beans, potatoes, cole slaw, cranberry sauce and a variety of desserts. The Youth Club entertained the members and guest.

Tria Svatek, Secretary —SPJST-

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Lodge 47, Seaton reports on December meeting We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New year from the officers and members from Lodge 47 Seaton.

Our December 2 monthly meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. Gary Skrabanek and E.J. Pechal, Jr. brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of deceased members Bennie Orsag, Alfred Pick and D. I. Bohac, who was president of Lodge 20, Granger and District Two President for many years.

Visitors were Linda Marek Winn, Dorothy Skrabanek and Albert Matus.

Visitors are always welcome.

Joyce Skrabanek reported on the sick list Bill Kotrla and Julie Vitek.

We wish them a speedy recovery as well to anyone else that isn't feeling well.

Secretary Adeline Kohutek read the minutes from the November meeting. Correspondence consisted of a Christmas card from District Two Director Frank and Irma Klinkovsky; Melanie Zavodny inviting everyone to open house at Supreme Lodge; an update from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar about the property tax bill; a letter from a member Justin Williams, age 13, asking for monetary help towards a trip to Puerto Rico as a member of an elite baseball team. He will represent Texas and the United States along with other players in Puerto Rico. We voted to donate $50.

Edwin Vasicek, board secretary read the minutes from the November meeting.

Officers Reports Several members toured BLORA (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area). The decorations and lights are spectacular. This is part of Lake Belton.

We are looking for applicants to cut the yard for the year of 2002. Applications should be sent to President Edwin Pechal or Board Chairman Woodrow Marek.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth Hanusch asked members to turn in their donated hours. Also Fraternalist should be turned in by December 21 to the SPJST Home Office.

All officers and chairpersons gave satisfactory reports.

Nominations and election of chairpersons: Ticket Chairperson is Ruth Kohutek.

Bar — We are looking for a Bar chairperson. Any member interested, please see President Edwin Pechal or Board Chairman Woodrow Marek.

Our present bar man, Henry Janacek, has held the position for 18 years, but is ready to give it up because of wife Helen's health. They will be missed but family comes first and Helen is no longer able to help.

Entertainment Chairperson is Louis Kohutek.

Kitchen chairperson will be monthly volunteers.

A check for $100 was received from the Supreme Lodge for the

Lodge 80, Holland Installs 2002 Officers SPJST Lodge 80, Holland officers are from left, front: President Harold Rohde, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Melissa T. Vrabel, Reporter Estelle Coker and installing officer Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas. BACK: Secretary-Treasurer Glen Latham and Vice President Gordon Brisbin.

Youth Club playing in the volleyball tournament and coming in third. It was decided to give the money to the Youth Club. Congratulations Youth Club!

Gerry Dana was voted in as a sales representative Happy December birthday to: E.J. Pechal, Jr., Dorothy Pechal, Leroy Dana and Linda Winn.

Happy anniversary to Woodrow and Gladys Marek and Dorothy Pechal.

The next meeting will be Sunday, January 6, 2002 at 2 p.m. Officers and board members will be installed.

Audit of all books will be January 11, 2002 at 7 p.m.

This will be my last letter as reporter. I have enjoyed writing these past few years. Thank you, Brian, for helping me with my email and correcting my mistakes. Dorothy Pechal will be the English and Czech reporter for the year 2002.

Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek, Secretary/Reporter (Editor's Note: Thank you, Adeline, for your kind words. Thanks, too, for being a trendsetter with your letters.

Adeline was one of our first lodge reporters to regularly make use of Email in sending her letters to the Vestnik. We wish her all the best!)

—SPJST-

84, Dallas reports on December meeting Lodge

President Yeager called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silence for Sister Mrs. Edwin Carpenter was observed. We also remembered John Trojacek, husband of Evelyn and Mr. Andreason, father of David and grandfather of Richard, Tara, Brandon, Keri and Neal. May God grant them eternal peace Committee Reports Sunshine—Sister Wanda Petr sent get well cards to Sister Dottie Hagar, Justine Pokladnik and the Brothers Emil Mancell and Charles Miculas.

Sympathy cards were sent to the Sister Mrs. Edwin Carpenter family, Evelyn Trojacek and David Andreason.

Seeing Vice President Ben Jarma at our meeting gave everyone hope that it won't be too long before we see Lillie and Benny as regulars at our dances and meetings. Brother Ben thanked all for the many cards and prayers.

Living Memorial report was given

by Sister Carlyn Ondrusek and Brother Emil Petr reported on hall rentals.

Youth Leader Petr reported the junior youth met Saturday and made Christmas ornaments as well as rehearsal for the program for the following day. The teen club remembered the sadness and happiness of families here as well the September I incident in the form of a poem at the Christmas program.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator— Sister Rejcek reminded everyone to have the hours of contribution for the betterment of your fellow man to have it written and sent to her by January 10 which is also the day that President Yeager will hold a special meeting as well as take the Christmas decorations down. So you can give Sister Rejcek the report of hours as you come from 4:30 p.m. (begin taking down decorations followed by the meeting The Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council meets January 14, 2002 at KIT in Dallas to schedule the meeting dates, etc. for the year 2002. Sister Carlyn Ondrusek gave the report. Dennis Kral is the new president for 2002.

Brother Neal Andreason is our new bartender and doing a great job.

Beginning in January at most of our regular dances, he will serve klobase and hot dogs for any hungry person needing a snack as the kitchen is not open. Visit him next to the bar if you start craving a good hot dog. "Bartender Neal" we call him, is so friendly, accommodating and handsome, too.

Next Meeting January 21 Our next meeting is January 21, 2002. We invite you to attend.

Remember, the New Year's Eve band Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six plays from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Get your tickets and dance all night for $10 ($12 at the door.) Reserve your table by calling Wanda Petr (214) 3524397 or Justine Yeager (214) 8270920. The teen tickets are half price.

Favors will be available at the door and black-eyed peas served at 12 midnight. You all come.

Enjoy the holiday!

Fraternally, Rose Scott —SPJST-

88, Houston to honor veterans with military salute Lodge

Dear Lodge 88 Members, Lodge 88, Houston will be honoring its veterans and current members in the military with a special display entitled "A Salute to The Lodge 88 Veteran."

Honorees must be current or deceased Lodge 88 member only. Please provide a photo, preferably a wallet size or photo no larger than 5" x 7".

In submitting your information, please please include the honoree's: Name Military Branch of Service Rank Duties in Military

The Voice of Experience Lodge 80, Holland Sales Representative Frank Pajestka gives advice to Jason Schlickeisen, newly appointed sales representative for Lodge 80 at the lodge's December meeting and holiday celebration.

Please put the provider's name on the back of the photo, so I know who to return it to. Bring your information by the lodge office or mail to me at the address below.

Wednesday, December 26, 2001—VESTNIK/9 If you have an original photo and would prefer to have a duplicate made, go to any area photo store and they can reproduce it for you. Photos will be returned when the display is taken down in a few months.

Remember, military honorees must be or have been a Lodge 88 member.

Fraternally, Jeanette Bender 12935 Folkcrest Way Stafford, Texas 77477 —SPJST-

88, Houston reports on lodge, member activities Lodge

I'll try another letter the Viola Cox way: I'll write it and she will copy it.

I have had plenty of time to think and have decided the SPJST is a great organization one can belong to with pride. Every time I get a card with wonderful thoughts, it adds to my happiness! Many thanks to all of you! I have also found out that breaking a hip is bad.

The lodge had its annual meeting and I received most of the important items without being there. Marian Kadlecek was elected First Vice President and the rest of the officers were re-elected: President Helen Hegwood Second Vice President Tillie Helmcamp Recording Secretary Florence Orsag Secretary-Treasurer Roberta Johnson Youth Leader Barbara Gonzales Guide Josephine Pflughaupt Sergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz Entertainment Committee Chairman Betty Theiss Willie Wehring was elected Bingo Committee Chairman. They all have performed a good job and we know they will continue the good work!

The members elected on the Board of Trustees are Clara Broz, John Broz, Cleburn Lincke, Jeanette Bender, Marie Stayton, Pat Bruce, E.J. Bender, Ben Hogan, Florian Demny, Nat Gonzales and Lowrina Lindemann— all good workers.

Ruth Martinak; Marian Kadlecek, Fred Bufi, Willie Mae Pechacek and Viola Cox were on the Balloting Committee.

The Christmas party proved to be most enjoyable and received many compliments. It included the youth group and the choral group singing Christmas carols. Brett Adamcik played a medley of Christmas songs.

Helen Hegwood, as usual, did a great job of conducting the youth and choral groups. The membership turned out for this great program, enjoying it and the good food. Our thanks to the Youth Club for doing such a great job—Santa Claus and all.

Dorothy and Anton Fabrygel are enjoying a beautiful new home in Huntsville; how nice that must be!

I shall continue trying to get over

my broken hip, but I have a lot to look forward to. My grandson, Brooks Eubank, from Harvard Law School, is coming for Christmas to see his mother, Jeannette Eubank, and me.

Christmas is a lovely time of the year, but it also is sad for there are lovely people missing. (I am thinking of my sister, Alice Braikovich, who passed away last January.)

At the annual meeting memorial, Willie Mae Ermis lit a candle for her husband, Jerome Ermis, who had been lodge president for 14 years and treasurer for 24 years.

I was sorry to miss the big birthday celebration for Adolph Shumbera's 80th birthday at Holman. I wish you another celebration on your 81st and I plan to be there!

Get well wishes go to Ernest Anders (a triple by-pass), Henry Kite, and John Vasula. Many good wishes also go to Ellen Miculka, who is doing well after open heart surgery, Ann Urbanovsky (therapy) and Charles Kadlecek who is doing fine after a kidney transplant.

I wish you a very happy holiday season and may the New Year be a great one for all of you.

Tillie Helmcamp Second Vice President —SPJST-

88, Houston Birthday Club Sisters reports on December meeting Lodge

President Flo Orsag called the meeting at 11:15 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was by Helen Hegwood in the absence of Ellen Miculka. We had 26 members. The minutes were read by Helen Hegwood and passed.

Vice President Evelyn Zajicek asked for cooks for January. They are Lydia Marsh, Evelyn Zajicek and Allyne Adams. I don't know what we will serve. Cake bakers are Betty Hurta, Margie Anders, Almeida Bravanec, Lydia Marsh, Evelyn Zajicek and Allyne Adams.

Treasurer's report was given by Mary Quider and passed. Mary asked that if there are any changes in the address or telephone number, please let her know. That is for our 2002 telephone book.

Sunshine Chairman Almeida Bravanec sent get well cards to Ellen Miculka and Ernest Anders and birthday cards to Betty Hurta, Allyne Adams, Estelle Kelly and Willie Mae Ermis. Happy birthday to all of you.

Ticket Chairman Bessie Dewer thanked everybody for bringing nice gifts and do the same in January.

New Business There will be a trip to Freeport, but a date hasn't been set yet.

Calcutta was won by Flo Orsag, Almeida Bravanec and Corine Kessler.

Those on the sick list are Ellen Miculka. She is at the Long Point Hospital. She had a by-pass and is doing good now. She will be going home before Christmas. We missed you at the meeting.

Kathy Trefel will be coming back to Houston soon.

We had such a nice dinner!—turkey, dressing, green beans, sweet potatoes, coffee, tea and cake. We had a big crowd.

The tables were decorated so nice.

The meeting room was decorated.

Thanks to Margie Anders.

December was election day with these results: President—Flo Orsag; Vice President—Evelyn Zajicek; Secretary—Betty Hurta; Treasurer—Mary Quider; Sunshine Chairman—Almeida Bravanec; Ticket/Telephone Chairman—Bessie Dewer.

It was good to see Edna Froelich back at the meeting. Also Lillie Spies was at the meeting. It was nice to see them both.

Helen Hegwood, our guide, reported such nice thoughts of all the Birthday Sisters then she said our prayer and the meeting was over.

Fraternally, Evelyn Zajicek Vice President —SPJST-

Lewis called the meeting to order and all the ladies stood up and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Julia Dueser has had an accident and requested to resign.

Betty Lindsay recorded the minutes.

Evelyn Spacek gave her sunshine report and acknowledged the correspondence received during the month of November.

Mary Ann Kozel thanked today's hostesses, Ima Lou LaPlant, Billie Starr and Linda Lewis who cooked the ham and Mary Ann Gibson who made the gravy and Joe Kozel cooked the turkey and also played his accordion for our Christmas dinner. Hostesses for January will be Helen Kubala, Jean Sparkman, Martha Clifton and Janie Cepica.

New Business Vice President Martha Durham recommended purchasing the party serving dishes as a gift from the Ladies Circle for the National Hall kitchen.

Ima Lou LaPlant made a motion to buy the items and Betty Lindsay seconded and all approved.

Lodge Hall Manager Joyce Tesar gave her report of the upcoming activities.

The ladies sang, "Happy Birthday" to the December members James Greer, Ann Sustala, Anna Lesikar and Joe Kozel.

We all enjoyed our Christmas party as James Greer told the Wright Story and gifts were passed left to right.

The ladies got so mixed up they didn't know whether they were coming or going with the gifts; however, we all received a present. Thanks, James Greer for being a great story teller.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 8, 2002. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Respectfully submitted, Betty Lindsay Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

92, Fort Worth Lodge 139, Danbury Ladies Circle celebrates with reports on December meeting dinner party, social Lodge

The SPJST Lodge 92 Ladies Circle of Fort Worth began its regular meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at the National Hall with 30 members and three men and guest, Alice Barnes present. President Linda

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The banquet room of EJ's Restaurant had a festive air for the Lodge 139 Christmas party on December 5.

There was a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and the tables were decorated with lovely centerpieces which were later given out as door prizes. Before the meal was served EJ passed around a tray of crudites as a starter for the meal.

A large crowd attended the party and many of the attendees were happy winners of the door prizes. They were Ella Marie Filipp, Jeanie Heiman.

Eddie Groth, Lewis Vrazel, Jalene Baldwin, Jerry Stefka, Lonnie Lostak, Winnie Stefka, Gertrude Groth, Sheldon Baldwin, Vincent Hechler, Lorenda Baldwin and Ora Faye Wilson.

Tommie Lostak won two jars of candy for guessing closest to the number of pieces of candy which were in the jars.

A social hour was held after the dinner and was enjoyed by all.

Lodge 139 wishes each of you a joyous holiday season.

Fraternally, Ora Faye Wilson, Reporter —SPJST-

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lodge 148, El Maton hosts third annual cook-off January 19, 2002 SPJST Lodge 148, El Maton will hold its third annual cook-off on Saturday, January 19, 2002 at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department in Blessing, Texas. The event is open to members and the public.

The categories are as follows: Chicken Noodle Soup/$15 entry fee Judging time 1 p.m.

Beans/$1O entry fee Judging time 2 p.m.

Kolaches/$5 entry fee Judging time 11 a.m.

Homemade Bread/$5 entry fee Judging time路 11 a.m.

Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. The rules are as follows: Chicken Noodle Soup and Beans must be made on site. Bread and kolaches may be made at home. Entry fee must be paid by 9 a.m. on January 19, 2002 or can be mailed to: SPJST Lodge 148 P.O. Box 765 Blessing, Texas 77419 Net proceeds will to to the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department of Blessing, Texas.

For information, entry forms and rules, contact Gay Lynn Thurmond, (361) 588-7335 or Diana Johnson (351) 588-1181.

Fraternally, Diana Johnson Secretary/Reporter/Sales Rep. -SPJST-

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Merry Christmas from Lodge 154, Fort Worth Attention Everyone!

Rosie Steinman has been photographed kissing Santa Claus! After the kiss, she cornered him and gave him a bit of a history lesson. This was

overheard: "Santa, you know, the idea of Santa Claus can be traced back to the 4th century when there was a universal belief that St. Nicholas was a bishop from Asia Minor. However, religious historians claim there is no evidence that he ever existed!

Some think that he was a recycled pagan god. The Greeks believed that he is attributed to the legend of the sea god, Hold Nikar, who was a sailor, and that the Church created the persona of St. Nicholas!

St. Nicholas adopted some of the qualities of "The Grandmare" of Befama from Italy who filled children's socks with gifts. St. Nicholas is considered to be the patron saint of children and sailors. Many legends are attributed to him, as an infant, his mother only nursed him on Wednesdays and Fridays. He halted storms and saved drowning sailors. During his lifetime he is said to have adored children and threw gifts into the windows of their homes, and is said to have even brought back to life several children who.were killed.

Beginning in the 1 Oth century, Christian authors accelerated the legends of St. Nicholas. And by the 19th century, he was superseded by Christ Kindlein.

He was said to have been a dwarf with a dwarf-like helper called Pelznickel and the image we know as Santa Claus, became one with Kris Kringle!

Lodge 177, Academy Sponsors Starz SPJST Lodge 177, Academy, recently sponsored a group of very talented young ladies from the local community representing the Academy Storz basketball team. All of the girls are from the local little River-Academy community. Pictured above, at left, Coach Ross Crews and the young ladies present an appreciation plaque and trophy to Lodge President Bill Hutka for their sponsorship. President Hutka thanked the coach and team for their success. The plaque was a token of appreciation thanking the lodge members for their support. The team won second place at the Austin State Tournament of Champions basketball game and the girls wanted to present it also to lodge members.

Santa Clause, who dressed in fur and drove a sleigh with a single reindeer.

In 1822, Clement Moore wrote, ''The Night Before Christmas" in which Santa is an elf with a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln had Harper's Magazine to create a drawing of Santa These Days ... with Union soldiers, an early example Today, in many countries in Europe of psychological warfare! In 1897, St. Nicholas delivers gifts to children on The New York Sun published a reply to his Feast day December 5. In Germany, a young girl, "Yes, Virginia, there is a he is the helper of the Christ Child. In Santa Clause." In 1931, The CocaFrance, he is Pere Noel and in Russia he Cola Company flooded the country is Father Frost. In England he is shown with the beautiful image of Santa with mistletoe and holly and in the Clause that we know now and in Scandinavian countries, the ancient 1939, Gene Autrey recorded, pagan yule giant has transmuted into "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer," Joulupukki, similar to Santa Claus In who helps him out in bad weather.

America, he can be traced back for four centuries, in the 1600s, the Puritans Go, Rosie! made it illegal to mention St. Nicholas' Now, Rosie, in the past 62 years, name, were forbidden to exchange gifts, there has been a population explosion! light candles or sing Christmas carols. And at this time, there are 667 million In 1773, Santa appeared in the media as children on Santa's list, and that he St. A. Claus, thus Santa Claus. In 1809, must visit 189 million destinations!

Washington Irving described in a book, Santa must carry about 156,000 tons St. Nicholas riding into town on a of cargo,and would travel at the speed horse. of 2000 miles per second. Because of In 1812, he revised his book to the terrific speed, his reindeer would have him fly over the trees. In 1821, be converted, almost instantly to charWilliam Gilley wrote a poem about coal! So, help him out Rosie, I've see you drive! So, load up your shiny white Oldsmobile and join him! Put a big red bow on your antenna and wear your red jacket and your Santa hat!

Hey! On second thought, I wouldn't be surprised if Rosie hadn't gone every year, I'll bet that is where the idea of Mrs. Santa came from! Merry Christmas, Rosie and have fun on your trip!

Sharron Connelly and Rosie, Nazdar and Vesele Vanoce!

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Lodge 141, Sealy Donates to Library

Lodge 179, Warrenton

GlorioNoy, second from left, accepts $100 donation on behalf the Lodge 179, Warrenton held its ,_,..,.r,..,,..,,... Memorial library from lodge 141, Sealy Treasurer Edith Koms. Also pictured, at left, is Secretory Bernice Stolarski and at Christmas party on December 13. right, member leo Dziadek. lodge 141, Sealy meets at the library Prior to a meal of ham and other every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. goodies, refreshments and games were

Under the Mistletoe?

Lodge 154, Fort Worth's Rosie Steinman shares holiday cheer with Santa. enjoyed. A Christmas tree was in the background as gifts were opened by all. Fellowship followed.

Alfred Baack, Orville Kunkel and Arnold Peters were. members present who celebrated December birthdays.

The lodge will meet again on January 1 O. Stew will be served.

Ora Lee Levien, Reporter -SPJST-

lodge 186, Caldwell members enjoy Christmas dinner, gift exchange Lodge 186, Caldwell met December 11 for its Christmas meal and meeting. Despite the rainy weather, members and guests gathered to share a meal and gift exchange. A special part of our evening was a memorial service in which we remembered those members of Lodge 186 who had passed away during the year.

During our time together, Donnie Victorick and Lynn Johnsen brought greetings and news about programs

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Lodge 202, Jourdanton Installs Officers District Seven State Field Representative, far right, installs Lodge 202, Jourdanton's officers at their December meeting and party. Pictured, from left, are. Assistant Youth Leader Kathy Wagner, Youth Leader Belenda Barta, President Jeff Barta, First Vice President Larry Wagner, Jr., Second Vice President (Fraternal Activities Coordinator) Mary Ann Barta, Secretary Bettie House and Treasurer Melba Novosad. and pending legislation concerning the future of the SPJST lodges. Lastly, Brother Victorick swore in the officers for 2002.

Our next meeting is January 8, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

See you there!

—SPJST-

In new business of the meeting, we had election of officers and those elected were:

Lodge 196, Houston-West taking reservations for New Year's Eve

Also the meeting date has been changed beginning in January 2002, the lodge will meet on the third Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico — that will be the 20th of January 2002.

Mark your calendar and try to be there as the lodge will try to do more things in the new year.

We were told that our State Field Representative Jerry Kucera is training three new sales reps who will help the lodge grow in the new year.

Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk —SPJST-

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-

Lodge 204, Stephenville members enjoy Christmas dinner at the Koffee Kup The members of Lodge 204 met at the Koffee Kup Restaurant for their annual Christmas dinner present from home office was Gladys Yates the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator and her husband and granddaughter. Even the rain that was around all day Sunday did not keep some of the members from coming. The members were served a great meal followed by a short meeting and several things were discussed about the lodge that needed to be done before the end of the year.

As the last of the first year of the 21st century is coming to an end, we look back at the bombing of the World Trade Center and try to keep things in our own lives going and wonder how could these things happen. We find there is no easy answer and know that we need to keep going although a lot of people lost their jobs and Christmas will not be as happy as they would like.

President Sandra Pierce Vice President/FAC/Youth Leader Judith Riola Secretaryffreasurer/Reporter Norman M. Kneschk

Corpus Christi Circle of Women report on December meeting On December 6, 2001, 24 members, two honorary members and seven guests met at Sokol Corpus Christi for our last meeting of the year. Our guests were Duane McAlister, Hank Burge, Debbie Kucera, Joe Nemecek, Sister Genevieve Prochaska, Jerry and Frank Sijansky.

Jill Sijansky became a member.

Among the missing were Georgia Ann Kubala who suffered a sprained ankle and can't drive with her boot; Annie Regmund, who is in Bay Area Hosptial; Lil Hruska who had a doctor's appointment; Kathy Marek who was at home caring for husband, Bill; and Helen Sacky who moved to Woolridge Place after another fall.

Once again, Dorothy McCoy brought decorations for the tables and with the Christmas tree decorated earlier by Sokol members, our meeting room was quite festive.

A very nice collection of household items was brought by members for Ronald McDonald House. Our

$50 donation to the Caller-Times Christmas Appeal had been sent.

Dorothy McCoy thanked the ladies who brought cakes, pies and cookies for the Sunnybrook Nursing Home bake sale. She was presnted with a certificate of appreciation for the Krouzek for our good deeds and will have it framed for us.

The November 14 Vestnik featured our own Helen Pavelka for top applications written for District Seven. It will go into our scrapbook.

Clara Vala, sister of Donna Havranek and former member, sent us a Christmas card and said she misses Corpus Christi from Belton, Missouri. We miss her, too.

Clem Kasparek and Agnes Burge each gave a donation to the Krouzek.

I failed to mention Evelyn Lovelace and Lera Nemecek gave donations in November.

I also failed to list our November birthday girls in last month's report so belated happy birthday to Lillie Hayek, Becky Elzner, Frances McDonald and Jennifer Yandell.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Millie Elzner, Margaret KolOdziej and Carrie Veselka and is sent to Diane McRae in Center Point, Texas.

We were happy to have her mom and dad, Agnes and Hank Burge with us at the meeting.

Christmas cards were signed for all our membes no longer able to attend meetings. We miss them and want them to know they are in our thoughts.

Hope 2002 is a better year for our nation and all of you and us, too.

Fraaternally, Anna Marie Moss —SPJST-

Fort Worth Friendship Club reports on December meeting Members of the Friendship Club met on Wednesday, December 5 with 39 members and two guests present.

Guests were Melba Brown, Merel Kovar's sister and Ann Alamsa, Rose Romeo's friend. Virgie Valentine came with Tracy Horn and joined the Club. I understand she was a mem-

ber several years back. Glad to have you back with us again, Virgie.

President Alice Barnes called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone to our Christmas gala and read a poem, "Slow Me Down, Lord" which was followed by all reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Linda Lewis read the minutes from the previous meeting and Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel presented the financial statement. Both were accepted following a correction in the minutes.

Sunshine person Lydia Alholm reported get well cards were sent to Georgia Davidson and Rose Steinman who had been ill recently.

Thanks of a spiritual bouquet was received and read from Georgia.

Lydia also had sent a thank you note to Libbie Elsik of the Ennis Sewing Circle for the old jeans she sent to Billy King and a note in return was received and read from Libbie. She will have more jeans for Billy and will bring them to the Dallas Circle of Czech Women's Christmas party.

President Alice called the angel tree at St. Thomas Church to everyone's attention and invited anyone to pick an angel if they so wish. Billy Starr made a donation to the St. Thomas Food Bank. Following discussion, a monetary gift will be given to Father Sal at the church. Special thanks were extended to Agnes Reznicek for the potted plants she brought and were being sold with proceeds going to the Club. Anna Johnson was thanked for all the coat hangers of different colors she brought for everyone.

We had lots of birthday celebrants—Lenor Aguilar, Camille Bolcer, Joe Kozel, Lucille Kret, Anna Lesikar (91 years young), Frances Matthews (not telling her age), Agnes Reznicek, Lillian Smith, Anna Sustala and Rose Romeo. Everyone sang to this fine group of folks and wished them many more birthdays.

Door prizes were brought by Alice Barnes, Linda Horner (two candles) and Libbie Vrla. By this time, there was so much excitement going on, I didn't get the names of the winners.

No Meeting in January President Alice reminded everyone that we do not have a meeting in January and that February is a designated month in which we bring little gifts to

Honoring the Veterans The Fort Worth Friendship Club honored theier veterans at the November meeting. Pictured above, from left, are member veterans Roy Alholm, Lydia Alholm, Harold Baivin, Harold Green and Bob McWilliams. The table included a display of photographs and other service-related memorabilia.

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Next Meeting January 4 The next meeting is January 4, 2002. We will take down the tree.

We will go to Six Flags on December 29, 2001. Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Fraternally yours, Lakn Deiterich 12/26/01 —SPJST-

Dear Readers, We took cakes to the rest home for November birthdays.

We will be working on Christmas crafts the on November 16 and 30 for the rest home residents. We will have practice for our Christmas program and decorate the tree November 30 at our meeting. Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving.

Fraternally, Amelia Peterson 12/26/01 (Editor's Note: Amelia's letter was inadvertently excluded from a previous issue. I apologize for the mistake.)

—SPJST-

2002 SPJST Camp

Tee- Shirt Design Contest What is it?

Each year, the SPJST sponsors a tee-shirt design contest for youth members to create an artistic design for the summer camp tee shirts.

Who can enter?

SPJST youth members ages six to high school senior.

Theme

The Rules • Create a tee-shirt design relating to the 2002 theme: "SPJST The Dream Worth Keeping."

• Submit entry, using only a black pen or a black marker, on an official entry form (available from SPJST youth leaders or the State Youth Director) or draw your design on an 8 1/2" by 11" sheet of plain, white paper.

2002 "SPJST - The Dream Worth Keeping"

• Entriels must be freehand originals created by the youth member.

Awards

• Entries become the property of SPJST and will not be returned.

Grand Prize $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card and winning design on 2002 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirts

Runner-Up Prizes • Ages 6 to 8 $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card • Ages 9 to 11 $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card • Ages 12 to 14 $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card • Ages 15 to High School Senior $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card

Participation Awards All participants will receive a participation certificate and 20 merit points.

Judging Designs will be judged by a panel of art specialists. Judging is based on the design's overall appearance and appeal, creativity and originality, and ability to reproduce on a tee shirt.

Dear Readers, I have enjoyed putting crafts together and trimming the Christmas tree. Merry Christmas to everyone and God bless.

Fraternally, Jordan Wallace, 13 12/26/01

—SPJST-

Lodge 6 Cottonwood Lodge 6 Cottonwood b Youth Club maintains Youth Chu enjoys tree trimming busy schedule Dear Readers, We had our Christmas program, party and meal on December 2, 2001.

We took cakes to the West rest home for birthdays and we will take crafts on December 16, at 3 p.m.

Lodge 63 Cottonwood Lodge 25 3 Ennis Youth Club holiday Youth Club member enjoys trse trimming party fried with fui

• Entries should be simple in design and easy to reproduce on a teeshirt.

Happy

New Year!

Friendship Circle (Continued from page three.) exchange. Hostesses for February will be Camille Bolcer, Sharron Connelly, Rose Romeo and Lillian Smith.

News of Members Irene and Harold Green are the proud grandparents to Delenay Peralto Green born to their son and daughter in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Green and great-grandparents to Natalie Tackett, born to their granddaughter and husband, Darla and Chris Tackett. Congratulations, Irene (but I believe Bessie Brezina still has you beat in this department.)

Joe and Mary Ann Kozel and Martha Boenisch attended the Wurstfest in New Braunfels again this year where they were met by other family members. It is great that this family enjoys getting together and a great time was had by all.

Rose Romeo was surprised with an 80th birthday party given by her family at her son's home at Lake Country. Nettie Naugle was in on the event and did a super job in making it a complete surprise. It was a lovely party with family, Rose's sewing group and the Friendship Club group all in attendance. Happy 80th birthday, Rose!

There have been lots of parties going on and Roy Alholm, Frances Matthews and I enjoyed being Lydia's guests at the Dallas Circle of Czech Women's Christmas party. It was a lot of fun and we especially

We had a Christmas Party on Sunday December 2. We collected canned food and money for the needy.

There was music, dance group performances, door prizes and, of course, Santa came to give fruit to the kids.

We finished our angels for the New York Cristmas tree. As always, it was a fun day at lodge 25.

12/26/01 Fraternally, Blake Ryan SPJSTenjoyed visiting with everyone in Dallas. It was a lovely party. Being a member of the Ennis Sewing Circle, I also attended their party and, as usual, I always enjoy visiting with old friends and relatives. It was a fun party.

Following the meeting, Annie Whitsell led us in grace and a lovely luncheon was served. The tables were all decorated, Master Chef Linda Lewis prepared the huge tray of ham and all the other side dishes were wonderful. Our hostesses were Ima Lou LaPlant, Billy Starr, Linda Lewis and Kathy Ornsby. Thanks, ladies, you did good!

Following lunch, gifts were exchanged and then games were played. Thanks goes out to Joe Kozel for the music before the meeting and to Rose Steinman and Annie Whitsell for the photos taken at the November meeting which they distributed.

Christmas will have come and gone by the time this letter appears in the Vestnik, but I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. As usual, I'll have two Christmas days, one in Ennis with Sister Georgie Morales and her family and one in Arlington with sister, Lil Kosarek and her family. I always so enjoy being around all my nephews and their families.

My very best wishes to all for a happy healthy and prosperous New Year. Greetings to cousin Millie in Illinois.

Don't forget—no meeting in January.

Libbie Vrla Reporter —SPJST-

• Grand prize winner may not enter the contest for one year following winning.

Entry Deadline Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2002.

Got Questions?

Need an Entry Foam?

Call State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny at (800) 727-7578 or E-mail melaniez@vvm.com .

Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2002.

Mail entries to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Three Cheers!

Congratulations go out of Merel Kovar, left, the lucky winner of the lap cover presented at the November meetign of the Fort Worth Friendship Club. Thanks go out of Linda Kret Homer, center, who made and donated the lap cover and to Annie Whitsell, right, for her skills in selling tickets for this fund raiser.

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CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURE

Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA) registering early Czech families Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA) is reactivating the "Gold, Silver and Bronze Certificates" project begun in 1986 during Texas Sesquicentennial Year. The purpose of the certificates is to acquire a registration of early Czech families which immigrated to Texas from what was once called the AustroHungarian Empire.

At the end of World War I in 1918, the country of Czechoslovakia was created and consisted of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Slovakia.

"Gold Certificates" are awarded to Czech families which have lived in Texas by or before the end of 1861.

"Silver Certificates" are awarded to Czech families which have lived in Texas since 1862, but before the end of the 1886. "Bronze Certificates" are for the year 1887 through the end of 1920. The certificates are 8 1/2 inches by 11 and are suitable for framing.

Application forms or additional information is available by contacting Dan Mares, 407 Hallmark Circle, Belton, Texas, 76513; (254) 939-6162.

Thank you.

Pat Parma —SPJST-

Texas Czech

Heritage and Cultural Center hosts Christmas open house The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange opened the doors of its office, the Kalich House, on Saturday, December 15 for its first annual Holiday Open House. A soggy previous week and a very overcast day did not dampen the enthusiasm of the more than 150 people from throughout the state who were jampacked into the TCHCC Visitors' Center.

A Warm Welcome Visitors were greeted at the front porch, which had been decorated by Kathy Hanzelka, Dan Hrna and Paul and Dorothy Watthuber, all from Houston. The entry door was decorated with a wreath provided by the Czech Heritage Society of Fayette County under the direction of Helen Mikus and Carolyn Meiners and the entry hall was adorned with a "Christmas Tree of Yesterday," decorated by Vickie Matocha of Richmond and

Georgia Funderburk of Del Valle. An antique post card kroj tree (postcards from the Humpola/Stavinoha Post Card Collection of Rosenberg), was the focal point of the Gift Shop and Library and dolls in Czech kroje, provided by Carolyn Meiners of La Grange and Pat Parma of Richmond, added to the holiday atmosphere.

"Grandmother's Kitchen" was filled with holiday cakes and candies and a beautiful Czech ornament tree donated by Willa Mae Cervenka of West.

The conference room was graced by a Novy Bor Crystal and Poinsettia Tree thanks to Pat Parma of Richmond.

The festivities for the day began at 2 p.m. with a house blessing by Monsignor Ben Mazurkiewicz of Fayetteville. As the Fayette Czech singers, accompanied by accordionist Lee Roy Matocha, began to provide musical entertainment, the children were suddenly surprised by the arrival of Svaty Mikulas, the Angel and the Devil (Dan Hrna, Kathy Hanzelka and Lillie Mae Peter, respectively, of Houston). The afternoon continued with a late hayride around the TCHCC site. The rain had let up just enough and the chance was taken that we would not get stuck and we didn't.

A Perfect Day! The TCHCC extends its appreciation to all who braved the elements and crowded quarters to attend our first Christmas Open House; but as one person said when he was leaving, the food was good and plentiful, the music was wonderful, the decorations were beautiful, the friendship among all those present was magnificent .. . all in all, a perfect day.

Woody Smith Executive Director —SPJST-

Wharton County Czech Heritage Society reports on December meeting The Wharton County Czech Heritage Society met Tuesday, December 4 at 7 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center. Eighty members attended the annual Christmas party. President John Drozd opened the meeting and Monsignor Benton Thurmond gave the prayer. Members said the Pledge of Allegiance.

Reading of the minutes were dispensed. Rita Vanek, treasurer, read the treasurer's report. Mrs. Vanek gave a report on the annual scholarship fund raiser which was held in August. She stated that 850 barbecue plates were sold. Scholarships are given to senior

high school students in Wharton Co. every year by the Wharton County Czech Heritage Society. President Drozd thanked Mrs. M. A. Kainer for her many hours she spent in selling tickets, etc, Mrs. Kainer also thanked the many members who helped her with this project.

The scholarship program was discussed for the coming year of 2002.

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to two high school students in Wharton County. Either the student or their parents will have to be members of the Wharton County CzeCh Heritage Society for the student to be eligible for the scholarship. A thank you note was read from Jerry Krenek who received a scholarship this year, 2001.

Hattie Drozd, Chairperson of the mailing committee of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas newsletter , Ce sky Hlas acknowledged and thanked the many members who donated money for the large "Czech It Out" sign on the freeway in El Campo.

She, also, stated that members bought the small Czech heritage signs and displayed them in their yards for the month of October. October is designated as "Czech Heritage" month in Texas and these signs can be used again next year in October.

Dan Marek a director of the Czech Cultural Center in La Grange, stated that plans are made to have an all day fund raiser for the Czech Cultural Center on June 30, 2002 at the K.C. Hall in El Campo. Several Czech organizations in Wharton County are involved in this event. Mr. Marek, stated that the Kalich house at the Czech Cultural Center in La Grange was dedicated recently. The main office and exhibits are in the house and can be toured anytime during the week, Monday through Friday.

Mr Marek invited all members to come to the Czech Christmas and Open House on Saturday, December 15 in the Kalich house from 2 to 7 p.m. The celebration is called, Vesele Vanoce — Merry Christmas and there will be a blessing of the house. Other events for the afternoon are the Fayette Czech Singers, St. Mikulas (Nickolaus) will visit and will be accompanied by the Angel and Devil (an old Czech custom, an old fashioned hay ride is planned to the amphitheater and refreshments will be served. The Kalich house is decorated in an old fashioned Christmas theme as houses were decorated in Czech homes many years ago. The Kalich house will be open on Saturdays and Sundays during the month of December. Mr. Marek stated that the amphitheater at the Cultural Center is presently being built and will be completed in the spring.

President Drozd announced that a

TCHCC offering 2002 calendars Historic photographs, memorial dedications, family stories and Czech recipes are all featured in the Year 2002 calendar of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange.

Available after December 1, 2001, the calendar includes vintage photos of Texas Czech activities during the last century, as well as Czech history, weather, folklore, Czech proverbs, holidays, days and months in Czech and English and a comprehensive date book of Czech events throughout the state.

The calendars may be purchased for $10 each at the Center's office located at 250 W. Fairgrounds Road, La Grange; or by mail for $10 plus $2 each for shipping and handling in the United States and $5 to the Czech Republic.

For more information and mail orders, contact the TCHCC at P.O. Box 6, La Grange, Texas 78945; or toll free (888) 785-4500; or (979) 968-9399.

—SPJST-$250 award will be given by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas to a high school student who will write an essay titled, "Who Are The Texas Czechs?" The students are to research this question and promote their Czech heritage. The essay will be in competition with other Texas chapters. Applications will be available in January. The essay should be submitted by Marc 5, 2002. For further inforrnation,call John Drozd (979) 543-0073.

Janet Holub gave an interesting talk on her travels in the Czech Republic. She displayed several handmade items that she brought home which were given to her in Prague.

Richard Chomout, program chairman, helped the members with the Christmas gift exchange.

The next meeting will be on March 5, 2002 in the Fellowship Hall at the First Christian Church.

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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 Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Get-together beginning at 7 p.m. Members and friends welcome! Dominoes, taroky, games and food. Bring your favorite snacks.

2002 Friday, January 4-Social 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 6-Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, January 18-Social, 6:30 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 8265863.

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

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

LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Youth Club meets the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m.

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

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

For hall rental and dance information, call

(254) 593-4473 or (254) 593-3456.

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

LODGE 18, ELGIN Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Combinations, polkas, waltzes and country western. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Blackeyed 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 9852537.

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 Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of eachmonth 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.

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

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Bingo resumes on January 7 Happy Holidays!

Monday, December 31-Private party

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

LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, December 28-Polka Stars Friday, 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) 352-7315.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m with a covered dish meal served after the meeting. All members and guests are always welcome. The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632.

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

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

LODGE 35, ELK Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance: 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 on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.

LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is at

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) 6482317 (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 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 Saturday, January 21-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 26-Clem Kubacek and the Polka Stars, c/w.

Saturday, February 2-Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Sunday, February 3-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, February 9-No dance Star Hall is a Non-Smoking facility.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances in 2001 will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Louis Kohutek (254) 983-2261 or (254) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

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

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

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Wednesday, December 26, 2001---VESTNIK/15 LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night) or (254) 826-5343 (day).

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 66, WACO Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Music by 3DC; Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, please call (254) 822-1214.

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. 1-751052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open.

869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen.

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

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, January 6, 2002-Randy and the RoadDouse Band, c/w, 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, January 20-Mikula's of Ennis, 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, February 3-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, c/w-3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 9-Classic Country, c/w, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Sunday, February 17-PolkaNarietyTTBA 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 1390AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. Dress code enforced.

LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Karnes City Dairy Queen. For more information, contact E.R. "Sonny" Prasek (830) 780-2191.

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

LODGE 97, PLACEDO Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September and December.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS 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 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third 'Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless ..otified otherwise. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 852-9982 or (361) 854-8423.

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

LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-13958; AL-00061-9887-0.

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

LODGE 84, DALLAS Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance with music by Fritz Hodde. See ad on page 14 for reservation information.

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) 7784371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home).

LODGE 88, HOUSTON 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 mo r,l h at 7:30 p.m. A dances are 8:31 p.-- . idnigi-t. J.-ass ever „ s even ere - "1"ar 7: I2,c, - 7-4/ 031.

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

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

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

LODGE 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 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 Der.7arr:rner-. Meeting S:?1::3 at 2 p.m.

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

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

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

LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of March, June and September. The first r,f December is the Christmas din^lections. ner ai-....

LODGE 172, PASADENA Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve: music by Down Time Saturday, January 5, 2002-Texas Roadrunners Saturday, February 2-Texas Highways Saturday, March 2-Texas Star Hall is located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena.

Lodge 172 holds a dance on the first Saturday of each month from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

The hall opens for rentals the rest of the month. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday, retirement, Christmas parties, wedding receptions etc., please call Vicki (281) 542-1774; for reservations, call (281) 487-3297. Executive members and Board of Trustees meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Lodge 172 is now a nonsmoking facility.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY 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.

LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik (817) 284-7218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John Hilcher (817) 293-8166.

Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 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 Mop of each month at 7 p.m. Game night: re - ..sdr: - - Tuesday an y ever'

(817) 465-8538 or (972) 263-9031.

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

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open.

License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK 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 Please note: Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. Lodge meetings will be held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) The remaining 2001 meeting date will be Sunday, December 9, Meeting/Christmas party. Thank you for your attention.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance with music by Glenn Lenderman from 8 p.m. until midnight. $12.50 per person. For reservations, please call (936) 632-1124.

Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street.

Regular dances are on the third Saturday of each month starting at 8 p.m. until 12 midnight. Please call Marilynn Page at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Alma Breazeale at (936) 829-5808.

LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Monday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance: Texas Drifters, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

All dances open to the public. Admission $6 per person. Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

For lodge and rental information, please call the hall, (281) 373-9482; Alma at (281) 351-1045; or Mary Lee at (713) 468-0432.

The hall's address is 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429.

LODGE 200 BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 8300796 or (979) 830-0118.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month at 3 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. ring 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 Meetin7s e every third Sa ...c.lay of Januar May, July E 1 _ =:S.B :77:::S7'beret : w ,r TaheThe youla at le

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