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Joining Hands To Touch Lives... . . . Fraternalism for the Family and Our Nation

Official Publication of the SPJST, originally chartered as the Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, in 1897

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

October 16, 2002

ISSN-07458800

VOLUME 90 NUMBER 40

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MARTHA BROZ, FIC Lodge 160, San Angelo District 4

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SUSAN SKRABANEK Lodge 17, New Tabor

DISTRICT 2

DISTRICT I 44.

MELISSA SCHRAM

Lodge 141 Sealy

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ALBIN MACHU

RUBIE BARTZ

FREDDIE

Lodge 29 Taylor

Lodge 187 Round Rock

Lodge 54 West

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MARTHA BROZ, FIC Lodge 160 San Angelo

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DISTRICT 6 Insurance Written.

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HELEN FILIPP Lodge 139 Danbury

DISTRICT 7 ,Applications/Insurance Written

Thanks to our September Top Produers and our active

SHELDON HOLUB, FIC Lodge 40 El CampoHillje

MARGARET KULCAK Lodge 30 Taiton

CHESTER GAIL LEE Lodge 202 Jourdanton

sales representatives for their efforts.

August - September Consistency Club

producers are pictured on the back cover.

2NESTNIK—Wednesday, October 16, 2002

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

VESTNI SPJST Herald SPJST HOME OFFICE

(800) 727-7578 • FAX: (254) 774-7447 On the Worldwide Web at 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-dass postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices.

The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions.

The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign „all correspondence intended for publication.

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 Email: 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 E-mail: genemc@spjst.com

LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 E-mail: lanita@spjst.com

JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 E-mail: jerrymik@spjst.com Home Phone: (254) 773-2950

SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 E-mail: Iglofc@stonemedia.com P.O. Box 5119, Temple, Texas 76505

DIRECTORS

DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 (979) 224-3125 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 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691

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

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

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

BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114

BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange, Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Tx. 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Tx. 76875 - (915) 442-4841 District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2136 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Tx. 77414 - (979) 244-4415 • District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustilc, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 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, 74.44 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, 2657 F.M. 166, 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 TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 E-mail: spj st @hotmail.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1 Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 Mobil (979) 324-0056, Fax (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT 2 Jim King, FIC, Cell Phone: 534-4967 Pager: (866) 259-8104 DISTRICT 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICT 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC, (281) 599-0952 Cell Phone: (281) 635-9293 E-mail • Ljohnsen@prodigy.net DISTRICT 6 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net DISTRICT 7 Hector Garcia (361) 668-4670 Cell Phone: (361) 548-5702 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, FTC (254) 773-1575, Mobile: (254) 534-0807 E-Mail: melaniez@vvm.com

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, 2657 F.M. 166, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396

DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 863-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 2400 LAZY HOLLOW, APT. 248D, HOUSTON, TX 77063 - (713) 974-3946 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037

Tax Exemptions

A Within Reach Of Interest to Lodges Owning Buildings and Property A subject near and dear to many of us has been the five-year quest to achieve property tax exemptions for our local SPJST lodges. As you will recall, House Bill 1689, signed into law last year by Texas Governor Rick Perry, amended Section 11.18 of the Property Tax Code, paving the way for property tax exemptions for organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.

So far, so good!

As best I can tell, the only real downside is the application process itself. It will require considerable legwork on the part of the lodge; however, don't let that stop you. Let time be your ally. If your lodge owns a building and/or property, now's a good time to get started on the tax exemption application process. The deadline to apply for the exemption affecting the 2003 tax year is April 30, 2003.

lutions attesting to your primarily charitable status. In contacting your county tax office, inform them that your lodge is seeking the new exemption for "primarily charitable organizations."

While the resolution process will vary from board to board, whoever represents your lodge should be prepared to show and/or explain your lodge's record of fraternal achievement. It's at this point that your lodge's charitable commitment to the community could weigh the equation in your favor.

Your accurate records and documentation of fraternal activities could make a positive difference.

With your signed resolutions and completed application in hand, you'll be ready to submit your property tax exemption request to your county tax office for final determination by the county's chief appraiser.

I know it sounds like a lot to do — and it is — but take heart! We've covered a lot of ground in order to get this far. Now we're almost there!

Please contact the President's Office at (800) 727-7578 if you have questions relating to your lodge and its efforts to achieve the property tax exemption.

"If your lodge owns a building, now's a good time to get started on the tax exemption application process."

The Application Process

In getting started, the first thing you need to do is locate the packet that your lodge received in April from the State Comptroller's Office.

Contained therein are two documents. The first is a "letter of determination," designating the SPJST as a qualifying fraternal organization. October 26: The second is an application that you Make A Difference Day will need to complete and return to Make A Difference Day is the most your county tax office. In most encompassing national day of helping cases, the information packets were others — a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. And what's great sent to lodge treasurers.

Should you have trouble locating is everyone can participate! these documents, don't worry. You Established by USA WEEKEND can obtain duplicates from the State magazine, Make A Difference Day is Comptroller's office in Austin. If you an annual event that takes place on have E-mail, contact the office at: the fourth Saturday of every October. tax.help@cpa.state.tx.us and request a The next event is Saturday, October "letter of determination relating to the 26. Last year, approximately 2.2 exemption for primarily charitable million people nationwide cared organizations." Identify your lodge enough about their communities to number and state that it is part of the volunteer on that day, accomplishing SPJST. Also, be sure to include your thousands of projects in hundreds of mailing address. You can also request towns and helping an estimated 25 the information via fax at (512) 305- million people.

Your lodge project can be as large 9711. Address your request to the attention of the "Exempt Organization or as small as you wish. Just look around your community and see what Section."

Once you have these two docu- needs to be done. After participating ments in hand, it'll be time to do a lit- on October 26, you are invited to tle legwork. In addition to completing send in an entry form so you will be the application form, it will be neces- counted among the millions of volunsary for your lodge to secure resolu- teers and be considered for cash tions from your local school board awards.

Complete details and project entry and other property tax beneficiaries in This will vary from lodge forms are available online at: your area. http://usaweeketacom/diffday/aboutto lodge. Contact your county tax office to find out which local taxing madd.html —SPJSTboards will be required to issue reso-

Wednesday, October 16, 2002-VESTNIK/3

The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through September 30, 2002 MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED

Dist.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

Written 382,500.00 1,040,000.00 615,000.00 725,000.00 340,000.00 772,500.00 210,000.00 52,000.00

Apps.

28 55 43 13 22 44 14 3

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$

$5,110,000.00

$4,137,000.00

222

Issued 1,392,500.00 860,000.00 1,079,000.00 175,000.00 650,000.00 489,500.00 407,000.00 57,000.00.

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED

Apps.

192 452 388 125 274 252 130 22 1,835

Dist.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

$

Written 5,475,312.00 9,147,500.00 8,781,422.00 3,390,741.00 5,267,000.00 8,228,980.00 5,063,999.00 439,000.00 $45,793,954.00

Issued 4,679,500.00 6,786,500.00 6,368,422.00 1,936,741.00 4,160,000.00 6,590,980.00 3,106,999.00 339,000.00 $33,968,142.00

$

Fraternally Gene McBride, FICF, Vice President

-SPJSTINTEREST RATES Rates Subject to Change Without Notice

Mortgages 75% Owner Residence/ Farm Property 5.875% for I to 15 years 6.250% for 16 to 20 years 6.375% for 21 to 30 years 85% Owner Residence/ Property 7.000% for I to 30 years

Commercial Property 7.250% for I0 years 7.500% for 11 to 15 years

Universal Life 7.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 4.500%

Roth IRA 6.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.000%

Annuity II 6.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.000% Certificates issued 4-1-93 and after

Annuity I 5.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 5.000% Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 * Rates effective 8-1-2002

Fun and Important SPJST Dates Family

Czech Heritage Month October October 16-19 Supreme Lodge Meeting, SPJST Home Office, Temple Lickskillet Days in Fayetteville October 19-20 District Two Six Flags Trip October 19 SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Meeting October 19 Lodge 88, Houston Halloween Party October 19 Lodge 35, Elk Turkey Dinner Fund Raiser October 20 October 21

Last Call for SPJST Christmas Card Orders

Please see page 11 for details on how you can order.

District One Fall Fun Day at Lodge 186, Caldwell October 20 October 24-25 SPJST Travel Group to Kinder, Louisiana Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day October 27 District Three Fall Fun Day at Lodge 66, Waco October 27 Texas Fraternal Congress, Round Rock November 2 District Seven Family Fun Day at Lodge 107, Floresville November 3 November 8-9 Lodge 24, Cyclone Barbecue Cookoff/Countywide Sale November 14-17 SPJST Travel Group to Branson, Missouri Temple Christmas Parade and SPJST Open House December 3 --SPJST-

Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of August, 2002 DEBITS

CREDITS 3,221,749.13 171,218.03 9,051.52

Bonds Mortg Loans Certificate Loans 55,910.00 Common Stock 5,197,785.89 Certificate Of Deposit 29,514.46 EDP Equipment Hardware 2,277.62 EDP Equipment Software 14,607.00 SPJST Scholarship Fund 86,632.06 Profit/Loss On Sale Of Bonds 5,941.83 Dividends 1,422,661.55 Annuities 66.87 Annuities Withdrawal Exp. 655,252.96 Bond Interest 14,829.19 Certificate Loan Interest 16,107.66 CD Interest 188,011.97 Mtg. Loan Interest 1,200.00 Miscellaneous Mortg. Loan Exp. 4,641.81 Royalties & Minerals 63,943.65 Increase In Bonds By Amort.

2,700.00 Application Fee 39,383.90 Prem. Income Pd-Up Additions 385,452.54 Premiums 6,000.00 Office Rent-Income 129,220.52 Death Claims 97,635.83 Death Claims-Annuities 1,000.00 Double Indemnity 112.31 401 (K) 84,463.64 Flex Annuities Withdrawals 1,000.00 Matured Endowments 55,446.31 Premium Refund To Members 26,628.16 Surrender Value 46,241.06 UL Surrenders 125.00 UL Surrender Charges 411.94 Museum Operating Expense 9,459.19 Vestnik 10,000.00 Vestnik Postage 23,687.13 Dist. Youth Allocations 9,188.10 Youth Activities 1,486.50 Bond Expense 1,074.96 Mortgage Loan Expense Decrease In Bonds By Amortization 15,195.14 47,425.77 Reinsurance 4,086.50 Actuary 4,642.80 Advertising/Promotional 2,334.91 Appraisal Expense 58,979.19 Commissions 179.88 Outside Legal Service Expense 920.00 Contributions 95.26 Dist. Frat. Act. Coordinators 15,570.51 District Youth Counselors 5,866.41 Society Automobile Expense 3,194.19 Fraternal Activities 15,931.18 Hospitalization 150.00 Liability Ins. 3,215.26 Legal Service Expense 395.95 Medical Exams 12,887.52 Office Maintenance 6,000.00 Office Rent Expense 12,238.79 Organizational Expense 10,304.48 Postage 180,398.35 Salaries 453.00 SPJST Cookbook Project 330.63 SPJST B-B-Q Charity Project 461.00 SPJST Golf Charity Project 7,639.66 Office Supplies 256.87 Supreme Lodge Meeting 13,376.09 Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA 2,852.91 Telephone 983.71 Travel Directors 1,009.17 Travel Officers 7,518.48 Travel-State Field Representatives 18.22 Travel Editor 387.69 Travel-State Youth Director 259.86 Travel-State Frat. Act. Coord.

2,154.46 Research & Development 5,549.76 Home Account Expense $6,295,883.67 $6,239,500.22 367,884.74 Cash Balance 7/31/2002 6,295,883.67 Credits 6,239,500.22 Debits $ 424,268.19 Cash Balance 8/31/2002 Assets: 424,268.19 Cash 95,009,457.51 Bonds 37,179,498.15 Mortgage Loans 1,948,198.93 Certificate Loans 3,704,548.44 Stock 11,189,627.51 Certificate Of Deposit 597,159.52 Home Office Building 177,801.05 EDP Equipment 282,528.61 Furniture & Office Equipment $150,513,087.91 Total Assets Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary -SPJST-

4IVESTNIK—Wednesday, October 16, 2002

SPJST records 1835 applications written through September in Vision 2002 program Through the end of September, the SPJST had received 1835 applicatons for insurance and annuity certificates.

The goal of the Vision 2002 membership drive is to write at least 2,100 applications in 2002.

In conjunction with the SPJST's Vision 2002 program, local lodges have been assigned application quotas for the year. The lodge quota has been based largely on past performance and perceived potential.

The fourth column, "Youth Club Quota," applies to those lodges with youth clubs and reflects applications written for members between the ages of 0 and 17. "Youth Club" totals are applied toward the lodge's total quota.

The sixth column, "Lodge Incentive Count," reflects the number of new certificates issued for the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program through September 30, 2002.

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DISTRICT ONE Lodge No. Lodge Name 1 9 13 17 21 38 39 51 57 67 94 106 141 169 179 186 188 189 201

Vision 2002 Application Quota

Fayetteville Snook Dime Box New Tabor Engle Kovar Bryan Ellinger Gonzales Schulenburg Wheelock LaGrange Sealy Brenham Warrenton Caldwell Centerville Bryan-College Station Nelsonville-Bleiblerville

10 25 15 25 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Youth Club Vision 2002 Application Applications Current Written Count 28 8 13 3 * *

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34

3 40 13 30 1 3 6 5 1 2 0 0 7 2 5 61 3 12 2

Lodge Incentive Count 3 38 16 30 1 3 8 5 1 2 0 5 2 5 57 3 14 2

DISTRICT TWO Lodge No. Lodge Name 15 18 20 24 29 47 48 74 80 87 89 155 171 174 177 182 187 200 *221 *234

Buckholts Elgin, Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Crockett Holland Temple Rosebud Austin Lockhart Rockdale Academy Marlin Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy Harker Heights Lockhart

Vision 2002 Application Quota 10 35 20 35 75 50 10 10 50 25 10 10 10 10 25 10 25 10 10 10

Youth Club Vision 2002 Application Applications Current Written Count 9 0 39 7 34 *

22 16

21 1

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15

Lodge Incentive Count

13 20 1 80 58 87 4 5 42 41 3 11 0

11 17 1 77 54 81 4 4 42 40

46 2 17 23 2 1

38 1 17 21 2 1

12 0

DISTRICT THREE Lodge No. Lodge Name 5 6 25 35 54 66 82 84 92 101 130 135 154 167 178 180 183 195 204 205 206 *210

Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Ennis Dallas Fort Worth Gainesville Dallas Ennis Fort Worth Penelope Longview Burleson Arlington Cleburne Stephenville Terrell Mexia Fairfield

Vision 2002 Application Quota 25 60 25 10 25 55 10 25 35 10 10 10 20 10 10 10 20 10 10 10 10 10

Youth Club Vision 2002 Application Applications Current Written Count 21 9 15 15 10

21

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19 54 32 8 40 48 1 42 46 0 8 5 36 0 5 2 21 1 3 13 2 0

*211 Palestine *216 Athens *224 Waxahachie Corsicana *226

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0 0 0 4

0 0 1 3

DISTRICT FOUR Lodge No. Lodge Name 49 73 76 157 160 *207 *209 215 *219 *222 *229 *230 *233

Rowena Seymour Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Iowa Park Brownwood South Plains El Paso Vernon Abilene Midland Lubbock New Youth Club

Vision 2002 Application Quota

Youth Club Vision 2002 Application Applications Current Written Count

40 10 10 10 50 10 10 25 10 10 10 10 10

14

35 7 6 0 40 3 0 22 1 4 1 11 1

Lodge Incentive Count 37 6 8 1 36 2 0 21 1 5 1 7

10

DISTRICT FIVE Lodge No. Lodge Name 65 81 88 91 139 142 149 156 162 172 175 181 191 196 *225 *227 *228 231 *232

Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Alvin Baytown Iowa Colony Pasadena Rosenberg Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Silsbee Onalaska Cleveland Angleton Mid-Houston

Vision 2002 Application Quota

Youth Club Vision 2002 Application Applications Current Written Count

10 15 140 10 10 15 10 10 0 30 10 10 15 35 10 10 10 10 10

25 9 * *

8

14

3 20 112 3 22 13 1 3 1 20 4 2 18 25 0 13 16 2 1

Lodge Incentive Count 3 17 110 2 18 13 1 3 1 19 4 2 17 28 0 13 12 2 1

DISTRICT SIX Lodge No. Lodge Name 4 8 10 19 23 28 30 32 40 41 63 97 125 143 148 151 153 184 *223

Hallettsville Weimar Shiner Veiehrad Moravia East Bernard Talton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca Sweet Home Placedo Westhoff Inez El Maton Wharton LaSalle Moulton Palacios

Lodge Incentive Count 19 55 33 9 38 51 1 34 47 0 9 7 36 0 3 2 21 1 1 11 3 0

10 10 10 10

Vision 2002 Application Quota

Youth Club Vision 2002 Application Applications Current Written Count 2

20 10 10 0 10 25 25 15 55 10 10 55 0 10 10 10 10 10 10

8 6 32

13 10 0 4 23 22 14 102 0 10 19 0 2 14 12 3 3 0

Lodge Incentive Count 13 10 1 0 4 21 20 14 89 0 7 18 0 2 15 11 3 3 0

DISTRICT SEVEN Lodge No. Lodge Name Skidmore Corpus Christi Hobson Floresville Robstown San Antonio Taft Rio Hondo New Braunfels Rockport Jourdanton Boerne Fredericksburg Beeville Alice McAllen New Youth Club • Lodge Not Chartered 26 79 93 107 117 133 137 164 185 197 202 *212 *213 *214 *217 *220

Vision 2002 Application Quota

Youth Club Vision 2002 Application Applications Current Written Count

10 20 10 15 10 10 10 10 10 10 30 10 10 10 10 10

14

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2 30 0 9 1 5 3 2 9 0 35 2 0 0 14 17

Lodge Incentive Count 2 29 0 8 2 5 3 2 9 0 32 1 0 0 11 12

Wednesday,Oc tober 16, 2002—VESTNIK/5

SIDJST records 1308 referrals through September in Vision 2002 program To help achieve the objectives of the Vision 2002 program, several incentives are being offered. Members who make referrals that result in written applications will be recognized as follows: • Recruit One Member - Name in Vestnik.

• Recruit Three Members - Name and photograph in Vestnik.

• Recruit Six Members - Name and photo in Vestnik, eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $50 cash prizes.

• Recruit 10 Members - Name and photo in Vestnik, eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $100 cach prizes.

• Recruit 21 Members - Name and photo in Vestnik, eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $150 cash prizes; photo in local newspaper; photo on SPJST wall "Roll of Honor."

• Overall Top Recruiter - Trip for two to Bossier City, Louisisana (will accompany winning Lodge Officers on trip.) Special recognition at the 2003 SPJST Awards Banquet (receives mileage to and from banquet.)

Special Note: The SPJST Home Office will include only valid sales leads in the member incentive program.

The following listing identifies members who have made referrals during the Vision 2002 Membership Drive.

Lodge Member's Name

Referrals

0 Ashton Martignoi 0 Charolette Costley Cynthia Retzlaff 0 Cynthia Robinson 0 Debbie Yates 0 Edith Gray O Edward Beran 0 0 Floyd Ray Gee O Fred Jenkins Jeason Jaresh 0 0 John E. Zimmerhanzel Julia Wheeler 0 Karen Franklin 0 Linda Fay Harvey 0 0 Linda Jenkins 0 Marilyn Ulicnik 0 Michael Stephens Milton Baasen, Sr. 0 Nicholas Nunez O 0 Parker Johnson Rita Jo Guerra 0 Robin Fresch O Shannon O'Brien O Storm Coffman O Sue Lafitte 0 Susan Shofner 0 Tim Carrasco O W.L. Snyder 0 0 William Anderle Angela Wint 0 0 Leta Stokes Lisa Malone 0 Melinda Decastro 0 Mildred Talotta 0 0 Robert Weiner Bennie Orsak 4 4 Elizabeth Vahalik John Vahalik 4 4 Joyce Wotyek 4 Marissa Sustaita Brittany Angelo 6 Brooke Craig 6 Lakn Dieterich 6 Traci Dobecka 6 6 Whitney Dobecka Leo Jares 8 Bradley Shelfer 9 Cullen Hairrell 9 Hannah Kovar 9 Josef Orsak 9 Nicole Vajdak 9 Zachary Shelfer 9

1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 62 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 2 1 8 2 5 1 6 2 1 10 1 7 20 2 10

Lodge Member's Name

Referrals

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6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 16, 2002

66, Waco Hosts District Three Fall Meeting Lodge

Around the State Lodge 186, Caldwell ii3sts District One Fall Fun Day October 20 Lodge 186, Caldwell hosts the District One Fall Fun Day on October 20 at the lodge hall. Registration will be from 1:30 to 2 p.m.

Make plans to come out and join in the fun: Bingo Youth Christmas Ornament Contest Horseshoe Pitching Pastry and Needlework Contest A late afternoon meal will also be served.

—SPJST-

Two Youth Counselor invites members to Six Flags Over Texas this Saturday District

Dear Members, Our annual District Two Six Flags trip will, be on Saturday, October 19, 2002. Buses will depart from the Supreme Lodge in Temple at 7 a.m. promptly and return around 1 a.m., Sunday.

This trip is open to all SPJST members. Advanced tickets are $23.

At the present time, there are seats available for non-members at the cost of $35 which includes the ticket and bus ride.

I have reserved three buses and hope that we will be able to have enough members attending. It will be a great outing and chance to visit with friends from camp and Youth Achievement Day. Not Just for Kids!

We invite all adults also. This will be a great time for you to sit back and enjoy the cool weather that is predicted.

One bus will be reserved for adults only who might need a couple of hours of quiet. Hope to see you all Six Flags.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST-

Seven Family Fun Day November 3 District

Floresville Lodge 107 will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 3 at the SPJST hall. Lunch consisting of fajitas, rice, beans, etc. will be served at noon for $3/adults; and $2/children. To order

plates, please notify your lodge secretary; or Bob Bayer (830) 393-9073 by Friday, November 1.

Please bring items for the silent auction to benefit the LAM and ENC. Help others by bringing eyeglasses, hearing aids, aluminum can tabs, and white plastic caps.

The following contests will be held for members only:

October 27, 2002 • Lodge 66, Waco

Agenda 10 a.m.

Registration with Complimentary Continental Breakfast Registration for Youth Costume and Christmas Ornament Contests Registration for Adult Costume and Needlework Contests Lunch Tickets Sold/Collection of Canned Goods Three cans per person—two for lunch and one for the Country Store • Committee and Officer Reports Copies available on Table for Review and Approval

• • • •

Christmas Ornament Contest (For Youth Members) Kolache Contest (For ages 18 and above) Non-professional. Must be made from scratch using yeast dough and made by the person entering. Must consist of only one type of fillingfruit or poppy seed.

Posting of Colors

Needlework Contest (For ages 18 and above) Made entirely by hand. Includes embroidery, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitching. May not enter previous winning item.

Response

Quilting Contest (For ages 18 and above) Hand-quilted entries only. Entries must be made within the last five years. May not enter previous winning item.

Dominoes (For ages 16 and above) Bunco (For all ages) Horseshoe Tournament (For ages 16 and above) Door prizes and prize drawing items will be awarded throughout the day. Free soft drinks will be available. All members are encouraged to attend this special event. Bring a friend and enjoy an exciting day of contests, good food and fellowship.

Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST-

Seven members requested to donate can tabs, caps, eyeglasses, hearing aids at Fall Meeting District

I am asking each and every one of you — including the youth — to bring aluminum can tabs, white bottle caps from soda pop bottles, old eyeglasses and cases, and hearing aids to our District Seven Fall Meeting on November 3, 2003 at Lodge 107, Floresville.

This will count towards Incentive No. 12. Also, attending the district meeting counts towards Incentive No. 15. A great day is planned, so come out and enjoy the family affair.

Fraternally, Bob Bayer District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman —SPJST-

11 a.m.

Mary Steinman

Call to Order Sister District Three President

Youth Flag Bearers Christi Sparkman Tracy Dobecka, Kim Culliton, and William Fuller

Pledge of Allegiance Youth Pledge Youth Program Welcome

Kim Culliton Tracy Dobecka District Three Youth Sister Mary Alison Langlotz Lodge 66 Representative Sister Kay Weeks, First President

Judging of Costumes Dismissal of Youth for Meeting Home Office Report Moment of Silence for Departed Members Approval of Minutes and Correspondence Treasurer's Report District Director's Report

Sister Lanita Anglin Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Sister Kay Lynn Kovar District Second Vice President Sister Mary Karlik, District Secretary Sister Martha Hubenak Durham District Treasurer Brother Johnnie Krizan, District Director

Approval of Committee Reports District King - Jake Holland and District Queen - Marcele Olds 12:30 p.m.

Lunch Break, Prayer, Meal Roast beef gravy, mashed, potatoes, green beans, salad, bread, dessert, coffee and tea Donation of three canned goods entitles District Three Members to a free meal, otherwise $5 plate.

One can to the Country Store and two cans to the Food Bank.

No expired canned goods, please!

1:30 p.m.

• Meeting Resumes • Spring Meeting, April 27, 2003, Lodge 25 Ennis • Site Selection of District YAD, June 22, 2003 Any lodge interested in hosting this event should contact Bessie Petr • Site Selection of Fall Fun Day, October 26, 2003 Any lodge interested in hosting this event should contact Kay Lynn Kovar • Spring Meeting April 25, 2004 Any lodge interested in hosting this event should contact Kay Lynn Kovar.

• Adjournment of Fall Meeting Fun Day 2002 2 p.m.

Fun Begins!

Costume Contest Winners • Christmas Ornament Winners Needlework Winners Announced Fun Day Events!

Nickel Bingo • Cakewalk • Beanbag Toss • Go Fish • Hole in One Country Store • Silent Auction • Social Time.

The hosting lodge will donate profits from this meeting to a charitable organization of choice.

Committee Chairmen, please have typed reports and copies for distribution at registration desk.

Submitted by, Mary Karlik, District Secretary —SPJST-

Wednesday, October 16, 2002—VESTNIK/7

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 1, Fayetteville to join in observing Lickskillet Days Fayetteville, Texas, located about five miles east of Highway 7 land accessible by FM Road 955 as well as Highway 159 and FM 1291, is a friendly little town. The community is known for its 1890s architeture, good food, lodging, heritage museum, and antique and gift shops. To commemorate its historic past, the town invites you to join them for "Lickskillet Days" on October 19 and 20. Scheduled events are as follows: Saturday, October 19 Barbecue cookoff and horseshoe tournament at the SPJST hall on the est side of town, Highway 159. Call Allen Minarcik (979) 968-3618; or Rodney Sladek (979) 378-2213 for information.

Craft and art booths will be on the Fayetteville Square all day. To reserve booth space, call Judy Rackley (979) 3784273. The Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum and recently restored Precinct Courthouse will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. In the evening, Todd Fritsch, Fayette County's newest star on the horizon, will provide great musical entertainment in conjunction with a dance a the Fayetteville SPJST hall.

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

Send your news and photos to: SPJST Vestnik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: vanicek@spjst.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578 Sunday, October 20 An excellent opportunity to get a fresh cup of hot coffee and delicious kolaches or some of the other tasty treats on the Square, then sit down to watch one of the best little town parades in Texas which starts at 10:45 a.m. with Jamie Price as Parade Marshal and the 2002 East Texas District 13 La Grange Little League Major Baseball 12 year old Team Champions as Honorary Parade Marshals. After the parade, the Fayette Czech Singers and Dancers will perform in the Gazebo on the Square. A delicious old fashion pit barbecue beef and sausage meal (plates $6) prepared by the Fayetteville Knights of Columbus will be served at 11:30 a.m. Beef and sausage to go at 10 a.m. The Museum and Precinct Courthouse will be open from about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tours.

Arts and crafts booths will again be on the Square all day with all types of goodies. The auction starts at 1:30 p.m. and always has interesting items.

After the auction, the Jolly Texans will provide their delightful music including polkas, waltzes, etc. for a street dance on the Square.

Also on Sunday, there will be new exciting entertainment for children of all ages in the Laser Maze where they will be to play with focused light waves similar to those in the Star

Wars adventure-type movies. There will also be some fun games for the adults as well.

The proceeds of this event will be used for community activities and further development of SPJST hall and park. For more information, please call the Chamber of Commerce toll free (888) 575-4553; or locally 378-4021.

Submitted by, Louis Polansky —SPJST-

Lodge 4, Hallettsville reports on short September meeting Dear Members, Our lodge held a short meeting following the District Six Fall Meeting and Fun Day at the El Maton National Hall on Sunday, September 22.

President Joe Siptak opened the meeting. Officer and committee reports will be given at the October meeting. Roll call of officers was held.

A discussion was held on our annual Family Day held on the second Sunday in August. It was voted to have an afternoon meeting and evening meal at the 2003 Family Day. July, August, and September birthdays will be recognized and a cake given at our October 13 meeting at the Legion Tap Room beginning at 2 p.m. Lunch will be served and door prize given.

See you there!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 24, Cyclone readies for barbecue cook-off Dear Members and Friends, Make plans to attend Lodge 24, Cyclone's Ninth Annual Barbecue Cook-Off and Countywide Sale Day on Saturday, November 9. Everyone's also invited to enjoy the entertainment on Friday evening. Cookers, please note that the cook-off features guaranteed prize money of $1,500! For cook-off information and an entry, contact Harold Vanicek at (254) 5832335. For sale day information and to rent vendor booths, contact Brian Vanicek at (254) 985-0007.

Fraternally submitted, Brian Vanicek, President

Congratulations and Best Wishes!

District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom presents $1,000 scholarship to Nicholas Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville. A 2002 cum laude and world scholar graduate of Memorial High School in Victoria, Nicholas was recognized in Who's Who Among High School Students all four years and was a member of the National Honor °Society and Latin Honor Society. A lifelong SPJST member, Nicholas served as a youth club officer at the local e and district levels wnd represented District Six at the Texas Fraternal Congress at age seven. As a Leader-in-Training, Nicholas enjoyed participating in the teamwork, leadership, and fun aspects of the youth club. His mother and f ther, Annie and Philip Vahalik; sister, Eliz beth and brother, Jonathan — ail of Victoria re members f Lodc,?., 4, Hallettsville. Nicholas attends Texas State Technic si C Ile in Wc.-,:c,s, •htsle he rn 'ors in network security an • technology and computer ne-foirk!ng.

Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard meets November 10 There will not be an October monthly meeting for a very brief meeting was held on the 22nd of September in lieu of the October meeting. Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its next monthly meeting on the 10th of November. This will be a very important meeting. There will be an election of officers for 2003-also other

issues of importance that must be addressed and voted on.

The fraternal hour buffet luncheon will have more than normal since November is Thanksgiving Day month.

As to the official September meeting, it started on time with a quorum present. All reports were accepted as given. Several motions were made and passed with one being the canceling of the October meeting due to too many activities in September. It was recommended a very brief meeting be held on the 22nd of September in lieu of the October meeting. In this brief meeting, a couple of items missed in the regular meeting were taken care of quickly. Also, it was suggested that members bring some kind of extra food for the buffet luncheon.

To the faithful: Mark your calendars on the 10th of November, bring something for the luncheon, remember lodge elections will be held, plan to attend, and this writer remains .. .

Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton membership drive October 27 Dear Brothers and Sisters, The regular meeting of Lodge 47, Seaton was held on October 6 at 2 p.m. with President Edwin Pechal presiding. Neil Rabroker and Patrick Greger brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing for the silent prayer for deceased members Sisters Shirley Jean Patterson and Judy Meyer. May they rest in peace and deepest sympathy to their families.

Those mentioned on the sick list were Leon Jezek, David Davila, Laverne Vanicek, and Brooke Glaser.

Hope you are improving daily.

Although little David Davila passed away. Deepest sympathy to his family and also to the family of Joe David Dubcak who died on October 9.

Sister Adeline Kohutek read the roll call of officers, trustees, and sales representatives. She also read the minutes of the September meeting, and these were approved as read.

Here is the roster of new members accepted into the lodge—Doris Provazek; Emily Anne Stock; Andrew Parker Stock; Lisa C. Skupin; James D. Skupin; Lori Ann Hudgens; Dorothy G. Hogan; Harley Paige Heatherly; and Ella L. Pomykal also two transfers were accepted—Rena Greger and Melody Marek, both from Cyclone Lodge 24 to Lodge 47.

Warm welcome to each named and thanks for chosing Lodge 47 for your membership. Come to meetings and other activities of Lodge 47.

Then Sister Kohutek read the conespondence—a card from the TBC about the instructions for the people working in the bar; a thank you from the Frank Bartek family for the flower sent to their loved one's funeral service; a letter from Gladys Yates about the golf tournament, domino tournament, a d the trips planned; a thank you from Lodge 79, Corpus

8NESTN1K—Wednesday, October 16, 2002 Christi and Jerry Elzner for the donation to the flood victims in the Czech Republic; a letter reminding us to select a Fraternalist of the Year; a thank you for the help with the fund raiser for the Fire Safety House project at the Home Office; and the tax exemption for the lodge halls.

The board minutes were read by First Vice President Edwin Vasicek to enlighten everyone of the trustees' decisions in their last meeting.

President Pechal gave his report— Czech Heritage Day is set for Saturday, October 12 with Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five playing. Members are to donate kolaches as the prizes given during the dance. He also reported on the pinto bean cookoff.

We will be sponsoring a membership drive on Sunday, October 27 beginning at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited for an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship. There will be games for all ages and prizes, too. Bring along friends who are prospective members—the more, the merrier. The lodge will furnish the meat and the others bring a covered dish to complete a meal to be served in the evening. Everybody come and enjoy the fellowship.

The Bell County Health Department inspected the kitchen at the hall, and we received a good report.

Everything was okay.

Second Vice President Beth Rabroker gave her report-100 pennies new drive is in effect now; golf tournament October 12; November 9 Cyclone Cookoff; October 19 Progressive "42" at Beyersville; Christmas Ornament Contest held at the District Two Fall Meeting; and the tally sheets of monthly reports of fraternal acts of the members.

Sister Adeline reminded everyone that the elections will be in November, dues need to be paid, and members have to attend the majority of meetings in the three years prior to the convention to be eligible for a delegate to the convention in 2004. The elections for 2003 officers will be Sunday, November 3 at 1 p.m. Come and elect the leaders for the next year.

Treasurer Gladys Marek gave her monthly report. The chair persons also gave their respective reports.

Willie Kohutek, Chairman of the Salary Committee, gave his report.

The salaries of all officers stayed the same as this year.

We voted on the. Fraternalist of the Year, and it is Jerome Orsag. Jerome, Nelda Marek and Beth Rabroker were nominated. Good luck, Jerome!

Youth Leader Heidi Bartek gave her report. Twenty-two youth were present for their meeting. The youth club is selling Beanie Babies to benefit the March of Dimes and to help their treasury also. The District Two Six Flags trip is Saturday, October 19 for the youngsters and anyone who is interested in going.

We had 39 members present and one visitor, Jerome Greger. With elections next month, there will probably be more.

Birthdays celebrated were Gary Skrabanek and Louis Kohutek.

Anniversary celebrants were James and Joyce Skrabanek on the Sunday of the meeting and Gary's birthday, also.

Happy birthday and anniversary.

Hope your special days were enjoyed by you.

Door prizes were won by Joe Kohut, Nelda Marek, and Ruth Hanusch.

Day to remember: Sunday, October 27 at 2 p.m.—membership drive.

Bring a covered dish and maybe some games.

The next meeting is Sunday, November 3 at 1 p.m.

Here's hoping we get some beneficial rains before this is in the Vestnik.

the youth held last Saturday.

October 19 is our next dance with music by the Little River Polka Boys; November 16—Fritz Hodde plays; and New Year's Eve finds the Little River Polka Boys back at 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas. Make plans for this one.

Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter SPJST

Na shledanou,

Dorothy Pechal —SPJST-

84, Dallas reports on September meeting Lodge

Dear Members, President Yeager called the meeting to order. Flag Bearer Wanda Petr led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for departed member, Mary Kubacak.

Rest in peace, Mary.

Committee Reports Sunshine Committee—Sister Wanda Petr sent the following cards to Robert and Pat Sill—loss of mother, John and Pat Sill—loss of mother, Bill Sill and family—loss of mother, Mary Sill, Brother Bill and Sister. Edith Vita—loss of mother; Sister Adell Cikanek—loss of sister. Get well cards were sent to Brothers Doug Yeager, Brady Cloutman, Joe Klecka, and Sister Amanda Faraizl; thinking of you card was sent to Brother and Sister Jerry Vicky Kohn.

House Committee—Brother Adolph Salac reported the electric storm passing through caused the beer box damage and as usual, Brother Adolph contacted an electrician to take care of the situation. He reported Sister Evelyn cleaned and put new linoleum down in the kitchen cabinets.

We thank them very much.

While thanking people who do so much work to make the lodge a pleasant place to come to, thank you, Brother Raymond and Sister Faye Rejcek, and Sister Georgia Hughes who were responsible for folding and mailing the Czechfest tickets. Thank you.

Fraternal Council—Sister Carlyn Ondrusek announced the Council will meet at our lodge October 14 hosted

by WOW. You are invited. She also gave the lodge memorial report.

President Yeager reported for the sales report in absence of Brother Doug Yeager. She thanked all for working so hard to make our goal insurance sales.

Brother Ben Jarma reported the Czech Culture Society met August 26 at our lodge and is confident that the Texas State Fair Culture Day has been well-planned for all to enjoy on October 6.

In the absence of Youth Leader Bessie Petr who was in Hillsboro for the District Three planning meeting. her report was given by President Yeager. The youth and teens-are busy practicing the beseda for the fair. The juniors met September 9, and the teens met the 22nd. Sister Jennifer Andreason thanked all who contributed to the successful bake sale at Rudolph's that

Lodge 88, Houston hosts Czech Day October 27 Lodge 88, Houston hosts its annula Czec Day celebration on Sunday, October 27. Turkey and dressing with all the trimmings will be served, beginning at 11 a.m. Plates are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Pastries, including kolaches, will also be available.

Noontime entertainment will be provided by the Lodge"88 Concert Orchestra and the Lodge 88 Choral Club.

At 1 p.m., there will be a program, including proclamations and various recognitions From 2 to 3 p.m., entertainment will be provided by the Texas Cloggers and Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Beseda Dancers.

Dance from 3 to 7 p.m.

From 3 to 7 p.m., there will be a dance with music by The Travelers.

The crowning of the Lodge 88 Mr. and Mrs. Czech Day will be at 4:45 p.m., followed by the grand march at 5 p.m. Dance admission is $6 for adults. Children under the age of 12 are free.

The Youth Club's popular homemade ice cream will be available in youth room.

—SPJST-

88, Houston posts scholarship application notice, donations Lodge

The following donations have been made to Lodge 88, Scholarship Youth Fund in memory of Joyce Lyn Stevenson, Tim and Rosalee Kostom from the following: Viola Cox; Lodge 88 Bingo Committee; Lodge 88 Birthday Club Sisters; Lodge 88 Choral Group; and'Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Marshall.

Applications Being Accepted We are now accepting applications for Scholarship for Seniors Class of 2003. To get an application, please call the Lodge 88 office (713) 8695767 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and we will be glad to send you a application. You must be a senior in high school and a current dues member of Lodge 88. Return the application to Lodge 88, Attn: Scholarship Committee. All applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2002.

If you would like to make a donation in memory of someone to Lodge

88 Scholarship Fund, just send your donations to Lodge 88, Scholarship Fund, 1435 Beall, Houston, Texas 77008.

Once again, we would like to thank everyone who has made a donation to Lodge 88 Scholarship Youth Fund that will continue the education of our youth.

Fraternally, Linda Wehring, Chairman Scholarship Committee —SPJST----

Lodge 133, San Antonio meeting, turkey dinner November 17 There, will be no lodge meeting on October 20. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church needs the hall that day, so we have canceled our meeting. We will meet again on November 17, 2002. Our annual Thanksgiving lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.

—SPJST-

139, Danbury reports on October meeting Lodge

The October meeting of Lodge 139 Danbury was held at E J.'s Restaurant Wednesday, October 2, 2002. The meefing was called to order by President Lonnie Lostak. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all members present.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

A report on the District Five Picnic held in September was given by Lorenda, Baldwin, Secretary. There were 99 present at the picnic even with the rain and mosquitoes. The food was very good and plentiful.

Helen Fillip announced we had three new members for the month.

All group tours are booked through

the Office of the SPJST President at (800) 727-7578 and should be booked at least two weeks in advance of the desired date. All donations collected support the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum and its programs.

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

520 North Main Street Temple, Texas For more information, please call (800) 727-7578

Wednesday, October 16, 2002—VESTNIK/9 We missed David Baldwin at the meeting. He underwent heart surgery in September, and we all wish him a very speedy and successful recovery.

Get well soon and bring that smiling face back to the next meeting.

Don't forget the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. All of the donations are applied toward scholarships for youth.

Next Meeting November 6 Meeting was adjourned, and the next meeting will be held November 6, 2002.

Fraternally, Winnie Stefka, Reporter —SPJST-

Sewing Circle reports on October meeting Ennis

The Circle met September 12, '2002. Twenty-five members were present. Our guests were martha Richie, Georgia Wensowitch, Miroslav Chodl, Julius Podhrasky, and Jerry E. Zmolek.

President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. a moment of silence was observed in memory of Sister Mary Kubacak. Flowers were sent to Sister Mary Kubacak's funeral. A sympathy card was sent to Sister Adell Cikanek. Mary Kubacak was her sister.

Secretary Vlasta Laznovsky read the minutes. Treasurer Lillie Kosarek gave the financial report. Both reports were accepted as read.

Sister Agnes Dujka thanked the Circle for the money gift. She had both knees replaced. Sister Georgia Zabojnik thanked the Circle for the money gift. Sister Ann Zabojnik thanked the Circle for the nice get well card. A check was received from Sister Ann Zabojnik in memory of her mother, Annie Kostak. Sister Ann Zvolanek now resides in the Life Care Center Nursing Home, Plano, Texas.

Donations received were in memory of Sister Mary Kubacak by Vlasta Laznovsky, Georgia Tupy, Libbie Wisniewski, Liddie Pavelka, Sidney Bridewell, Alice Roberts, Dorothy Prachyl; and a donation was received in memory of Hattie Moucka by Georgia Brozek.

A quilt was quilted at our Circle.

Only members will be able to draw for the quilt at our Christmas party We enjoyed the good music by Miroslav Chodl. He will be going back to his home in the Czech Republic before too very long. He will be missed. We enjoyed his tapes.

Czech Day will be at the State Fair of Texas. It may be over before this letter gets to the press.

Our dear Sister Mary Sebestik was buried September 30, 2002 at the Wildwood Chapel, Restland. I will write more about her in my next letter.

Our next meeting will be October 10. See you.

Alice Roberts Reporter

—SPJST-

In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy We, the officers of SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown, on behalf of our entire membership, hereby express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed sister, EMMA C. HORAK, who died on September 28, 2002 at age 96 in Grapevine, Texas. She was born June 21, 1906 in Bartlett, Texas to Joe C. and Anna Mrazek Grossman.

Emma was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, Texas, the SPJST Lodge 117 in Robstown, Texas, and a former member of the B.P.O. Does in Kingsville, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; sisters; and husband, Stanley J. Horak.

She is survived by daughters, Mary Pester (Fred) of Corpus Christi, Texas and Kathryn Coari (Paul) of Grapevine, Texas; grandsons, Mark Pester of Corpus Christi, Texas, Paul Coari of Oceanside, California, and William Coari of Grapevine, Texas; great-grandchildren, Danielle and Coleman Pester of Corpus Christi, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was on Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at Sawyer-George Funeral Home from 1 to 9 p.m.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Sawyer-George Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mark Salman officiating. Burial followed in Robstown Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Mark Pester, Paul Coari, William Coari, Robert Grossman, Louie H. Elsik, and Dewey Elsik.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. She shall be missed by family and friends.

Resolution Committee Frances McDonald Betty Jurica Kathryn Marek Joe Raska

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Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, BERTHA LYDIA SVADLENAK, of Holland who passed away on Monday, September 30, 2002 in a Temple hospital at the age of 88.

Services were a't 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2 in Holland City Cemetery.

Sister Svadlenak was born in Holland to Joe C. and Bessie Balusek and had lived in the Holland area all of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ernest Joseph Svadlenak.

Survivors are sons, Ernest R. Svadlenak of Houston and Donald Allen Svadlenak of Salado; daughter, Wanda Kay Tantillo of Houston; seven grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and her memory remain with us forever.

Resolution Committee Glenda Liles Glen E. Latham G.L. Brisbin —SPJST--

Expression of Sympathy The officers and members of Wheelock SPJST Lodge 94 wish to express their deepest condolences to the family of ANNIE V. HOLUBEC KOPETSKY. Funeral services for Annie Kopetsky, 93, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2002 at the Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan.

Monsignor John McCaffrey of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiated.

Burial was in the Wheelock Cemetery.

Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 11 at the funeral home. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.

Mrs. Kopetsky died Monday at Central Texas Hospital in Cameron.

She was born in Brazos Country and resided there until entering a rest home in Cameron. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of SPJST since October, 1932.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Kopetsky; and son, Raymond Kopetsky.

Survivors include son and daughter in-law, Billy and Patricia Kopetsky of Rockdale; and sisters, Idella Manthei of College Station, and Julia and Josephine Conaway, both of Bryan.

Resolution Committee Lillie Mae Dickson

the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon; World War II victory medal; and the Army of occupation medal.

Steve was a member of the Crosby Church of Christ, American Legion Post 658, and SPJST Lodge 91 of Crosby.

Steve was always a happy person and a jokester, who enjoyed rice farming, and working on his equipment; he could fix anything. He also enjoyed deer hunting when he was younger, traveling with his family, and spending time with wife, children, and especially the grandchildren.

His, parents preceded Steve in death.

Steve is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pansy Skrla of Crosby; sons, Steve Skrla, Jr. and wife, Linda of Brenham, Pat Skrla and wife, Liz of Dayton, Mike Skrla and wife, Kim of Crosby; daughters, Susanne Selensky and husband, David of Highlands, Cindy Campbell and husband, Joe of Jersey Village; sisters, Georgia Krauskopf of Crosby, Zdenky Harman and husband, Charles of Pearland; grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Sterling White Chapel in Highlands with Mr. Richard George officiating. Burial was at White Cemetery.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Jared Selensky, Steve Skrla, III, Scott Skrla, Eric Skrla, Wesley Skrla, Kevin Skrla, Joshua Campbell.. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Skrla, Jr., Pat Skrla, Mike Skrla, David Selensky, Joe Campbell, Joe Krauskopf, J.J. Oberpriller, Lesel Selensky, Cyndal Campbell, and Mackenzie Skrla.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Chester Stasney Marie Stasney Evelyn Wotipka Malba Smesny Vonda Smesny —SPJST-

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Reunions Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby, on behalf of our entire membership, hereby express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of departed brother, STEVE "PAW PAW" SKRLA SR., 82, of Crosby went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 7, 2002.

Steve was born August 16, 1920 in Crosby to Stephan and Blanche Skrla.

Steve was a retired rice farmer and served in the US Army during World War II in the 545th Field Artillery Brigade, Battery "C". He received

October 20 Descendants of Joseph Orsak, wife, Apolonia, daughter, Anna—at the American Legion Auxiliary building, El Campo. For more information, contact Lorraine Kana (979) 543-2118/EI Campo; Charlyne Labay (979) 3356088/East Bernard; Vicki Dressler (282) 542-1774/Deer Park; Janell Labay (409) 243-2396/Hamshire; or Viola and George Kunetka (979) 648-2129/E1 Campo.

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Youth Letters Section District Two Youth Counselor invites young and old to Six Flags Over Texas Dear Members, Our annual District Two Six ' Flags trip will be on Saturday, October 19, 2002. Buses will depart from the Supreme Lodge in Temple at 7 a.m. promptly and return around 1 a.m., Sunday.

This trip is open to all SPJST members. Advanced tickets are $23. At the present time, there are seats available for non-members at the cost of $35 which includes the ticket and bus ride.

I have reserved three buses and hope that we will be able to have enough members attending. It will be a great outing an&chance to visit with friends from camp and Youth Achievement Day. Not Just for Kids!

We invite all adults also. This will be a great time for you to sit back and enjoy the cool weather that is predicted.

One bus will be reserved for adults only who might need a couple of hours of quiet. Hope to see you all at Six Flags.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor ----SPJST---

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club reviews October activities Dear Vestnik Readers, October began with our youth group taking cakes to the nursing home on October 2. On Sunday October 6, we held our monthly meeting. We arrived early to prepare dinner for the grandparents. (We were unable to celebrate Grandparent's Day in September due to our hall's anniversary celebration.) We served lasagna, salad, corn salad and bread sticks. We also presented the grandparents small gifts. We held our youth club meeting prior to the adult meeting.. The old business was Westfest and State Youth Achievment Day.

bobbing for apples. The youth club will provide the food. We want to invite everyone to come out for the party and that includes the adults also.

The District Three Fall Meeting is Vestnik, SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Sunday, October 27 at SPJST Lodge 66, Waco, Linden Hall. There will be FAX: (254) 774-7447 a Christmas Ornament and costume E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com contests for the youth.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, Got a question?

Call (800) 727-7578 November 3 at 1:30 p.m. We will be drawing names for Christmas. See you there.

Fraternally, The new business was our HalTraci Dobecka, Reporter loween party and District Fallfest. I 10/16/02 hope to see all of you there with your —SPJSTChristmas ornaments and your costumes.

Fraternally yours, Brooke Craig, 14 Lodge 10/16/02 —SPJSTLet's hear what your members and youth clubs are doing to make a positive difference in your community.

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Dear Readers, The District Three Fall Meeting will be Sunday, October 27, 2002 at SPJST Lodge 66 Waco, Texas.

The youth will have a Christmas Ornament Contest. There will be a costume contest for the youth and adults.

Hope to see all of you there.

Traci Dobecka, Reporter 10/16/02 —SPJST-

Dear Readers, Our meeting f6r the month of October was well attended. Thanks to Mrs. Stephanie Green for talking to us about photography. I was very interested.

We discussed upcoming events: October 12 is our Make a Difference Food Drive to be held in front of the First Bank of Snook. So please stop by and bring canned items or dry goods. We will be going to the Wizard of Oz on October 13. I am looking forward to that. Our next meeting will be November 6 at the SPJST hall.

Fraternally, Holly Slenk 10/16/02 —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club awards Lodge 9, Snook attendance prize Youth Club reports on October charities Dear Readers, Lodge

Lodge 6 Youth Club held its monthly meeting on Sunday October 6. We talked about state Youth Achievement Day and Westfest.

Later, we joined the adults for their meeting, and we got our yearly awards. I got a trophy for not missing any of the meetings and some other awards. After the adult meeting, we served the grandparents dinner. Everyone said it was delicious.

Sincerely yours, Bracy Craig, 9 10/16/02 —SPJST--

Dear Readers, Our meeting was well attended.

Thanks to our craft committee for the Halloween crafts. Our charities for October are 1) old eyeglasses, 2) 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, and 3) Yoplait Yogurt lids for the Susan G. Komen Breast Foundation.

Our next meeting will be held November 6 at the SPJST hall.

Fraternally, Hailey Slenk 10/16/02 —SPJST--

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Lodge 6, Cottonwood Club member shares Youth Club readying "punny" verse for district meeting Dear Readers, We honored our grandparents on Sunday, October 6 by preparing a meal and giving them a small gift.

We served them lasagna, corn salad, tossed salad, garlic bread, and dessert.

The club will have its Halloween party, Friday, October 18. We will have a costume contest and pumpkin painting contest. There will also be

Dear Vestrzik Readers, Here is poem I thought you would enjoy entitled, "All I Need to Know About Life I Learned From a Cow" I. Wake up in a happy m-o-o-o-d 2. Don't cry over spilled milk 3. When chewing your cud, remember: There's fat, no calories, no cholesterol, and no taste!

4. The grass is green on the other side of the fence.

5. Turn the udder cheek and mo-o-o-ve on.

6. Seize every opportunity and milk it for all its worth 7. It's better to be seen and not herd.

8. Honor thy fodder and thy mother and all your udder relatives.

9. Never take any bull from anybody 10.Always let them know who's the bossy.

11. Stepping on cow-pies brings good luck 12.Black and white is always an appropriate fashion statement 13.Don't forget to cow-nt your blessings every day.

Fraternally, Kimberly Gaas 10/16/02 —SPIST---

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on September meeting Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club met Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 6 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center.

Steven Drapela led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 20 youth members and 10 adults present.

Our SPJST Lodge 30 group performed our yearly cleaning of the hall.

We then had a brief meeting. Mrs. Bubela gave a report on her recent workshop where she learned about Youth Achievement Day next year— all photographs entered in the Photography category will have to have a negative attached which means no digital photo, and the Food category will be cookies next year.

The SPJST Barbecue Cookoff was a huge success. It will be at Hillje again next year.

Members were reminded of the Taiton fall Festival on Sunday, October 6. One baked item per member for the Wheel of Fortune. All members are asked to work the Wheel of Fortune or where needed. Several youth will perform at noon.

Poems were read and door prizes awarded. The meeting adjourned. The club members then enjoyed chopped beef sandwiches and cake. The cake was to celebrate the arrival of Luc Marcaurele, son of David and Yvonne Marcaurele.

Date of the next meeting is November 3, 2002, and the times are 1:30 p.m./adults; 2:30 p.m./youth.

Contest was to make a Thanksgiving card to go with the food basket.

Charity was $2 each for the Fall Festival Basket, and one canned good for a Thanksgiving basket for a need family.

Poems and door prizes as usual.

Refreshments for the next meeting will be provided by Jessica and Rebecca Dornak.

Brandon Drapela 10/16/02 —SPJST---Youth Letters Continue on Page 12.

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THE THREE STAGES OF CAMPING — ARRIVAL, INITIATION AND DEPARTURE. Left Photo: Neil Rabroker and Elizabeth Hoelscher are ready to take on whatever District Two Summer Camp has to give. Center Photo: There's a first time for everything — and that's exactly what initiation is for! Pictured above, new campers and chaperones enjoy chocolate covered doughnuts during their rights of passage. Right Photo: With camp concluded, Neil and Elizabeth settle in for their journey home.

Taylor Brinkley (47) and Matt Ferguson (200) volunteer to help the clowns. This year's camp followed a carnival and circus theme.

"The hugs and the smiles from all the youth constantly remind me how fortunate I am to have such wonderful youth in District Two and how much I love each of you!"

All decked out in her rain gear, LIT Courtney Wagner assists during the Saturday evening clown show.

District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky

BROTHERLY AND SISTERLY LOVE: Lifeguard and Big Brother Ryan Greger shares a hug with his sister, Rena Greger (47).

While it was pouring rain outside, members of the Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club enjoyed fun and games indoors.

JUST CHILLIN' WITH SNOW CONES: From left are: Stephanie Vanicek (24), Mary Tischler (20), Crystal Morris (47) and Erin Mathis (87).

There's a lot to like about camp — swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, crafts -- and, as J.B. Anderson 0 8) can attest snow cones!

In what's become a camp tradition, campers PATSY IS SO PROUD . . and the feeling is — and even a few counselors — find joy in mutual! Campers share hugs and smiles -with DYC Patsy Koslovsky. plastering each other with shaving cream.

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LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club members host bake sale at Sam's store on September 28 to raise money for their Six Flags trip RIGHT PHOTO: The youth club welcomed two new members, Matt and Michael Dees, at the October meeting.

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TOP PHOTOS: At the October meeting, youth club members decorate and display their Halloween pumpkins.

Lodge 87, Temple raising money for Six Flags trip Dear SPJST Members!

Meet the new Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club! They have been working hard on raising money to help lower their Six Flags Over Texas tickets and other expenses while having fun at the same time. They had a bake sale at Sam's on September 28 and are currently selling tickets for a chance to win. $100 gift certificate to Wal-Mart.

Won't that be lots of fun to spend!

At the October meeting, each youth club member received a pumpkin and decorated it for Halloween. They are pretty crafty kids, I might add! Also, at the meeting, we received two new youth club members, Matt and Michael Dees. Welcome to the club!

See you at Six Flags!

Fraternally, Dawn Capps —SPJST-

Lodge 84, Dallas JuniorYouth Club readies for hay ride Dear Readers, My brother and I danced the beseda last Sunday at Czech Heritage Day during the State Fair of Texas. It was a lot of fun. I got to see many friends.

SPJST State King and Queen were there, too. I look forward to going every year.

Our next Junior Youth Club meeting is going to be on Tuesday, October 22. I am sure there will be a lot to talk about. We're also going to have a hayride on Saturday, October 19. Make A Difference Day is Saturday, October 26. Has your lodge got

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Halloween is just around the corner. I think I am going to dress up as a witch. I like going to trick or treat.

Fraternally, Elisabeth Cowan, 7 10/16/02 SPJST-

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Lodge 84, Dallas Junior Youth Club dances beseda at Texas State Fair Dear Readers, Last Sunday was Czech Day at the State Fair of Texas. My sister and I danced the beseda for the first time, and my parents danced in a grown-up circle this year. It was a lot of fun, and I look forward to dancing every year.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Octobe. 22. The Junior Youth Club of Lodge 84 is going to meet that evening at 6:30 p.m. I hope you can come.

We're going to have a hayride on Saturday, October 19, and I'll let you know the details as soon as my mom tells me. Also, we will be doing a community project on the 26th to commemorate Make A Difference Day. That's all the news I have to report on. Hope to see you soon.

Scott Cowan, 8 10/16/02

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and till their own plots, established farms across Central Texas, many north and south of a line between San Antonio and Houston.

As Czechs established communities across the state, they began establishing fraternal organizations such as the SPJST, and two Catholic organizations, the KJT for men and the KJZT for women.

Some towns still known for their Czech heritage include Schulenburg, La Grange, Fayetteville, Crosby, West,

Ennis, Richmond and Rosenberg.

Over time, Czechs joined other rural residents in gravitating toward the cities, bringing their traditions of boisterous weddings and foods – namely pastries called kolaches –into mainstream Texas.

A museum honoring Czech culture is located at SPJST headquarters in Temple. The cultural center, which should be moving into its new building this time next year, conducts weekly Czech language classes and produces a quarterly newsletter.

"We've got to always celebrate our roots. Our roots are what make us special."

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"We've got to always celebrate our roots," said Ms. Rosene, chairwoman and president of the Czech Cultural Center Houston. "Our roots are what make us special."

Czech Texans hold a special place in this state. While far from the largest ethnic ancestry as measured by the 2000 census, the Czech category is the only one released so far in which Texas ranks No. 1 nationally.

According to figures released earlier this year, 187,729 Texans count themselves as primarily of Czech heritage, a tiny percentage of the more than 20 million people who live here, although the number probably is higher because of ambiguity in the categories.

Ms. Rosene said she suspects that many Czech Texans, several generations removed from their ancestors' immigration, do not embrace their heritage. "Somebody with a purely Czech name will walk in and we'll say, 'Hello there, are you here because you have such good taste, or are you of Czech heritage?' and they'll say, 'No, but my father was,' or 'My grandmother was.' "And that's so sad."

The heart of the cultural center's operation is a small space in Northwest Mall that sells books, dolls, and perhaps the Czech Republic's bestknown export: crystal glassware, and exotic and colorful blown-glass vases, and other artwork. Proceeds from the sales and from the organization's annual gala and other fund raisers go toward building a permanent home, a three-story structure under construc-

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Czech immigration peaked before World War I. Older Czech Texans are trying to establish the cultural center and heritage societies across the state to pass traditions and language on to younger generations.

"We're working on young people, trying to tell them, 'You have a very rich heritage, a very proud heritage,"' said Raymond J, Snokhous, who volunteers as honorary Czech consul for the southern half of Texas.

"We're recruiting because, hey, we're on the down side. Somebody has to step in and take over." The first Czech known to have made a mark in Texas was Frederick Lemsky, who played the fife for the Texas army during the Battle of San Jacinto that clinched independence in 1836.

Czech immigration kicked into high gear in the mid-1800s, when the Reverend Josef Arnost Bergman began writing to friends in the Bohemia and Moravia regions about the promised land he found in Austin County. "If you go back and look at who really settled this place, you had the Rangers, but until the Czechs and Germans came to Galveston and Indianola, this place was still six-guns and prairie," said John Sharp, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor who is half-Czech. Poor Czechs, eager to escape political persecution (Continued on page 12.)

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Tuesdays in October Sixth Annual Czech Film Festival, 7:30 p.m.—at the Sokol Hall, 1314 West Patton, Houston, Texas, one block from Airline and North Main. Film festival hosted by Sokol Houston and Harris County Czech Heritage Society.

For more information concerning the films, you may call any of the following (713) 861-7403/Lillian Pivonka; (713) 862-6594/Louise Keyes; or (713) 3490500/Czech Heritage Society Library.

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October 7, 14, 21, 28 Czech Cultural Center Houston Fall/Winter Series Czech Language Conversation Classes continue 7 to 9 p.m. For information, phone (713) 6866362.

October 19 Eighth Annual Celebration of Czech Culture Dinner/Dance/Auction—at Lakeway Inn, Austin, Texas, 6:30 p.m.

Authentic Czech dinner, music, silent auction, entertainment. For information, reservations, tickets, contact James F. Van Bibber, Chapter President (512) 255-6994; or Happy Almaguer (512) 892-1385.

October 19 Czech National Cemetery Association Annual Meeting—in the committee room of the library at 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call Secretary/Treasurer Helen Vrana (979) 532-3622.

November 4, 11, 18, 25/Mondays Czech Culture Center Houston FalINVinter Series Czech Language Conversation Classes continue 7 to 9 p.m. For information, phone (713) 6866362.

November 11 Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council Meet

Doors Open at 5 pm. $5 per person at the door Dinner - $5 per plate Silent Auction begins at 6 p.m.

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Penny, 18, was in an automobile accident in May. She is the daughter of Bill and Bonnie (Dlabaj) Springer. She would have been at senior at Ennis High School this year. Penny is in a moderate coma and now at home where she requires intensive daily therapy. Come out and have a great time and help Penny and her family in this time of need.

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The 13th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. The day in time we cannot forget. A day to always remember. The Market Place, Northwest Mall, 290 at 610 N and W at 290 entrance B. December 3 Wharton County Czech Heritage Society meeting—at the Taiton Community Center, 7 p.m. Members, please bring a side dish and a dessert for the meal, and gifts/items to be given to the Crisis Center for battered women and children. For information, contact Ethel Kuzell Meek .(979) 543-4463.

December 9 Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council Meeting—at Czech Club, Dallas. Host Fra ternal Council furnishes meat, drinks and utensils; KJT and KJZT unite bring salads; SPJST units bring desserts; WOW and WFLA units bring vegetables. 7 p.m.

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

LODGE 5 PILOT POINT-TIOGA Note: Until further notice, monthly lodge meetings will be held at P and F Cafe in Pilot Point in Tioga at 12 noon on the first Monday of each month.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, October 18-Social/Game night Saturday, October 19-Urban reunion Sunday, October 27-Holacka reunion Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 826-5863.

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

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

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

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

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental information, call (254) 593-2222.

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

LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, October 27-Czech Melody Masters, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person Sunday, November 17-Bastrop County German Festival: Dance/dinner/silent auction. Open to public.

Cloverleaf Orchestra, 2 to 6 p.m. $6 per person. Dinner: 3 to 7 p.m. adults $5, children $2.50. Proceeds benefit Basrop County Senior Scholarship 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 Irene Heigren at (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. 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 Saturday, October 19 - Private Rental Saturday, November 9 - Ninth Annual Barbecue Cookoff and Countywide Sale. Please see Lodge Letters Section for details.

Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484.

LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, October 19-Benefit dinner/ dance/live auction for Penny McNitt. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Sunday, October 20-Class reunion Saturday, October 26-Private rental Saturday, November 3-Youth Club meeting, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, November 5-SPJST Sales Seminar, 6 p.m.

Thursday, November 1 4-Lodge meeting. Note time change, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 9-Private rental For the winter months, lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, please call the hall (972) 8758381 and leave a message.

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

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

LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, October 18-Texas Crossroads from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Friday, October 25-Polka Stars from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. All members and guests are always welcome.

Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers during every Friday night and Sunday afternoon dances. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Schiller (512) 365-7632.

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

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

LODGE 35, ELK Sunday, October 20-Turkey dinner fund raiser starting at 11:30 a.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sun-

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day 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 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 6 p.m.

LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month 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 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social.

Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items.

LODGE 40 EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday/Sunday, October 26 - 27Antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts fair (private rental). For information contact Irene Blaylock (979) 543-9148; or (979) 332-1820.

Sunday, November 10-Lodge meeting, 2 to 4 p.m.

Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth Club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South 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, 7 p.m.

LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, October 19-No Dance Sunday, October 20-Vitek-Pechal reunion Monday, October 21-Board meeting, 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 24-Private Saturday, October 26-No Dance Sunday, October 27-Local lodge membership drive Saturday, November 2-Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, November 3-Lodge meeting, 1 p.m.

Saturday, November 9-Bobby Jones Band of Wharton Saturday, November 16-Jerry Heisler and Melody Five Monday, November 18-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 23-Private Saturday, November 30-Clem Kubacek Band 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. For information about hall bookings, please call Louis Kohutek (254) 983-2261 or (254) 9852548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

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

LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ettinger Fire Department.

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

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

LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club meetings are at 2 p.m.

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, 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 "Donna's No. 1-75-1052324-8.

Kitchen" will be open.

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

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

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

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

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

LODGE 84, DALLAS Saturday, October 19 - Harvest Dance with music by the Mikula Band.

Saturday, October 19 - Junior Youth Club Hay Ride. For more information, please contact Jennifer Andreason at (972) 303-3073.

Wednesday, October 16, 2002-VESTNIK/15 Monday, October 21 - Lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 22 - Junior Youth Club Meeting Saturday, October 26 - Make a Difference Day - All members are encouraged to participate in improving the lodge.

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 Bessie 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 (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 773-6164 /home.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, October 19-Central Texas Sounds, polka/variety. $6 per person.

Saturday, October 26-No Dance Sunday, October 27-Czech Day: The Travelers. Details forthcoming.

Saturday, November 2-Gus Lindemann, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person.

Saturday, November 9-Texas Sound Czech. Tickets $6 per person Saturday, November 16-Vrazels, polka/variety. $6 per person.

Saturday, November 23-Bobby Jones, polka/variety. $6 per person.

Saturday, November 30-No Dance

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

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

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

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

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO No lodge meeting Sunday, October 20 Sunday, November 17 - Lodge meeting and turkey dinner.

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 meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on LODGE 135, ENNIS the third Wednesday of each month at Lodge meetings are the third Thursday 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to of each month at 7 p.m. midnight, unless otherwise noted.

Bingo every Thursday evening; early LODGE 139, DANBURY bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular Lodge meetings are the first Wednesgames start at 7:45 p.m. License No. day of each month at 7:30 p.m. June 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reserva- through August and 6:30 p.m. Sept. tions, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code- through May. dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen.

LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sun- Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. day of March, June, September and LODGE 142, HOUSTON December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise Sunday, November 10-Lodge meeting specified.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, October 20-Variety music

by Charles Nemec Orchestra of West, 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 2-Harvest Dance: sponsored by St. George's Altar Society. Music by Czech and Then Some, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All tick ets $8. For reservations, call Joan Belota (817) 838-3106. Fun for all with fruit pull, cake walk, and door prizes.

Kolache pastry, klobase sandwiches for sale.

Sunday, November 3-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 17-Mikula's of Ennis, polka/waltz, 3 to 7 p.m.

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

Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361.

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

Lodge 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) 8626291 after 4 p.m.

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

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

the second Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 427-4244.

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

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

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

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

LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, November 2-Texas Star Saturday, November 16-Texas Roadrunner 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 first Monday of each month at 11 a.m.

Regular lodge meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY 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.

LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson.

Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call John Hilcher (817) 293-8166.

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

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON LODGE 151, WHARTON Lodge meetings are the second MonThe quarterly lodge meetings will be ,clay of each month at 7 p.m. Game held on the second Monday of June, nights are every Tuesday and ThursSeptember, and December, 7 p.m., in day at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-B-Que 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.

Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, For information regarding hall rentals Texas. (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538; or LODGE 153, LA SALLE (972) 263-9031.

Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and DecemLODGE 184, MOULTON ber at 6 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, SeptemLODGE 154, FORT WORTH ber, and December, 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS otherwise stated.

Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, OctoLODGE 155; AUSTIN ber, and December.

Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny LODGE 186, CALDWELL Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting Lodge meetings are the second Tueslocation, date, and time day of each month at 6:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday of LODGE 156, BAYTOWN each month at 2:30 p.m. at the lodge Lodge meetings are held monthly on hail unless otherwise announced.

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, 2 p.m.

Lodge meetings will be held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.)

LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 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 11:30 p.m. Please call Marilynn Page (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Alma Breazeale (936) 829-5808.

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

LODGE 196 HOUSTON-WEST All dances open to the public. Admission $6 per person. Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For lodge and rental information, please call the hall (281) 3739482; Alma (281) 351-1045; or Mary Lee (713) 468-0432. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas 77429.

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

LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank in the Community Room unless otherwise noted. Youth club meets at 2:30 p.m. at the same location unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 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. Bring a guest, and maybe we can make a member out of them.

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

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings .are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. The youth club meets at the same time.

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