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SPJST pays tribute to longtime members Throughout the SPJST's history, many members have made important contributions at all levels. On an annual basis, the Society recognizes its members who achieve membership landmarks of 75and 50-years. Members who have attained the age of 96 also receive special recognition. At that point, they are considered to have outlived the terms of their insurance certificates and are allowed to collect the proceeds. They remain members of the Society, with all the privileges and benefits of the active members. To all SPJST members achieving membership landmarks in 2003, the Society extends its thanks and gratitude. They are identified as follows:
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District One Lodge 9, Snook Marguerite A. Elsik
District Taw Lodge 24, Cyclone Edna L. Krupka Lodge 87, Temple Josephine Shine
District Three Lodge 92, Fort Worth Anna Lesikar Lodge 130, Dallas Henry J. Ondrusek
District Seven Lodge 133, San Antonio Ella Ross
.40 Vear 3t embers District One Lodge 1, Fayetteville Ann Mary Davis
Lodge 9, Snook Moody R. Faust James L. Hyvl Pamela Ruth Massey Alice Faye Stein Carolyn Urbanovsky Lodge 17, New Tabor Hubert A. Bednar Lillie Bell Chafin Joyce N. Dusek Alice Sherry Haisler Catherine R. Hajdik Ruby F. Knesek Shirley Ann Koudelka Deborah J. Lightsey Nelson L. Marek Betty Jane Mishler Edward E. Odstrcil Donald Roy Paul John H. Sefcik Edward W. Valenta Lodge 38, Smithville Dorothy A. Ingram Leah K Kubicek Stanley W. Lastovica August G. Meduna Gary Lee Meduna PatriciaE. Novosad Marilyn J. Trlica Lodge 39, Bryan Daniel Edward Krc Charles Larry Kuder Donald Maly Arnold H. Matcek Connie Ann St. Clair, II Lodge 51, Effinger Ellen A. Cumbie Lodge 67, Schulenburg Julia Edith Jurica Peter Leon Jurica, Sr. Millie J. Pechacek Lodge 94, Wheelock Betty A. McDonald Leifeste Bobby S. McDonald Dorothy M. McDonald Minnie Moss Lodge 106, La Grange Linda F. Gaddes Lodge 189 Bryan-College Staton Janice F. Cozart (Continued on page 12.)
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Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates March 8 March 16 March 16 March 22 March 22 March 23 March 28-30 March 31 April 5 April 5 April 6 April 8-10 April 13 April 27 April 27 April 27 May 18
Jimmy Heap Second Annual Reunion at Lodge 29, Taylor District Two Spring Meeting at Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 133, San Antonio Anniversary Luncheon State "42" Tournament at Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Czech Fest District Six Spring Meeting at Lodge 23, Moravia SPJST State Camp at Greene Family Camp, Bruceville 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends Finance Committee Meeting at SPJST Home Office Texas Spring Gala at Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party Supreme Lodge Meeting at SPJST Home Office, Temple District One Spring Meeting at Lodge 9, Snook Lodge 38, Kovar Annual Picnic District Three Spring Meeting District Four Spring Meeting at St. Ambrose Fellowship Hall in Wall hosted by Lodge 160 District Seven Spring Meeting hosted by Lodge 133, San Antonio at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
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Matula recalls fury of Pearl Harbor attack Emil
Than Harbor in the territory of Hawaii was the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a wonderful "home away from home" for the men who preserved America's interests abroad... Though the European continent found itself embroiled in a bitter world war in the latter days of the '30s, in the Pacific there was no hint of trouble. ,American ships made routine patrols, practiced drills that most men thought would never be needed, and then returned to Pearl Harbor for periods of rest, relaxation, and recreation. The weekend of December 6 and 7, 1941 promised to be a great time for the servicemen who had returned to Pearl. There wasn't the slightest hint of trouble, Even the weather seemed to be smiling on the tropical port. As the sun rose on Sunday morning, young servicemen from around the United States had little opportunity to be homesick. There was too much to see and do . . . source: http://www.homeofheroes.conVpearlharbor/
by Emil E. Matula, Sr. Lodge 133, San Antonio
Writings about the attack on Pearl Harbor which took place on December 7, 1941 generally imply the Army was not prepared to fight. I wish to write about what went on from May 1941 to December 7, 1941. The Hawaiian Department armed forces including Army Navy, *Air Force and all other installations were on Red Alert as ordered by Lt. General Walter Short and Admiral Richard- Emil Matula, Sr. son of the Navy because of the Japanese Navy maneuvers taking place in the South Pacific and Philippines waters. (Continued on page 3.)
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FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx. 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Tx. 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El
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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
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PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1342 CR 403, 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: spjst@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 Office: (512) 746-2555 Pager: (866) 259-8104 • (800) 786-2023 E-mail: wetwokings@thegateway.net DISTRICT 3 Jen:), 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) 541-1616 E-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
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Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, 2657 F.M. 166, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440
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) 864-2163 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
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
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Fraternalists Pull For Each Other Results of the February 22 Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet will appear in next week's Vestnik. Pulling for Each Other It's been five years in the making; however the statewide intrafraternal effort to seek legislative relief for lodges from property (ad valorem) taxes is becoming a reality. We've been receiving reports from lodges around the state that have received or stand a good chance of receiving the property tax exemptions as authorized by House Bill 1689 which went into effect last year. If your lodge is seeking the exemption, please note the April 30 deadline to submit all of your materials to your county's chief tax appraiser Looking back, it is gratifying to see the ready support that this initiative received from within the SPJST, other Texas fraternals and members of the Texas State Legislature. And lest I forget — thanks to Sister Evelyn Mikeska of Lodge 196, Houston-West. A lot of you may not know this, however, it was Sister Mikeska who introduced the initiative on the floor of the Texas Fraternal Congress in 1998, encouraging fraternalists to join Evelyn Mikeska together in the effort. I had a chance to visit briefly with Sister Mikeska at the 2003 Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet held last Saturday at Lodge 47, Seaton. Sister Mikeska, who suffered a stroke last October, was getting around with the aid of a walker. The stroke, which severely affected her eyesight, has forced Sister Mikeska to take a much less active role within her lodge and district. And that, according to the former Lodge 196 and District Five President, hasn't been easy to do. "I was active and a sales representative for so many years. It's hard not being able to get out there and sign people up," she says. During her years as a sales representative, Sister Mikeska was recognized many times as an SPJST Million Dollar producer. One of the Society's first sales representatives to achieve the FTC (Fraternal Insurance Counselor) designation, she is also a past recipient of the prestigious FIC of the Year Award.
"Saturday's event was a lovely tribute to the lodges and sales representatives," says Evelyn. "There were so many people there who I wanted to visit with — but under the circumstances, I just wasn't able to," she says. As a follow up to- our visit, I received a telephone call from Sister Mikeska this past week. In the course of our conversation, she requested that I extend her best wishes to the 2002 award recipients for a job well done and let them know she's pulling for them. Consider it done! And, thank you, too, Sister Mikeska, for all you've given to the SPJST these many years. We're pulling for you, too!
"The statewide intrafraternal effort to seek le islative relief from property taxes is becoming a reality."
Get Well Wishes A lot of you know State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates. She really gets around out in the districts. If you haven't seen her lately, it's because she has been recovering from surgery she had on February 18. We wish Sister Yates a speedy recovery. Those of you who would like to direct cards or letters to Sister Gladys may do so by sending them to the SPJST Home Office, cio the President's Department and they'll see that she gets them. —SPJST-
Congratulations Patricia Boening Congratulations to Patricia Boening of Lodge 217, Alice, who was tops in District Seven for Applications Written during the month of January. While Patricia's name was recognized on the cover of last week's Vestnik, the photograph which appeared next to her name was actually that of Nancy Wilks of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. I apologize for the error. Best wishes to both Patricia and Nancy for their continued sucPatricia Boening cess! —SPJST-
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Pearl Harbor (Continued from page 1.
Establishing a Position From May 1, 1941 to July 28, 1941 the Army spent its time in the field conducting wartime maneuvers, cutting and clearing jungle undergrowth and mapping fire lanes, digging gun positions, foxholes, connecting trenches, practicing stringing barb entanglements, patrolling all military and civilian communication installation and living in pup tents under wartime conditions. All Air Force planes were ordered to be grouped five to 10 in bunkers to prevent sabotage It was a hard job to cut the under growth in the jungles around the coast with heat, mosquitoes so thick that we had to wear double clothing, gloves and mosquito nets over our heads, mosquito nets over our pup tents and the fox holes. Baths and clothing were changed once a week by driving 50 percent of the troops at a time to our barracks at Schofeld Barracks. Food was prepared at the company's headquarters and delivered to the troops at the defensive positions daily. Split trenches were used for latrines. This lasted until July 28, 1941, when we returned to our barracks under a semialert, which meant that we did our usual training at the barracks and training grounds with machine gun squads and rifle squads patrolling communication installations every hour on the hour including the night and morning of December 7, 1941.
12-game season started September 1, 1941. 35th Infantry Cacti were the Post Champions in 1940 and were defending their championship by winning 11 straight games and the 21st Infantry Gimlets also were also undefeated. Both teams played the last game of the season at 3 p.m. on December 6, 1941. The game ended at 1800 (6 p.m.) with the Cacti losing the post championship to the Gimlets, 13 to 7. Since we football players were restricted to the post from August 1, 1941 to December 6, 1941, both of the 35th and 21st Infantry players were issued a 10-day pass. Most of our team went to Honolulu, Hawaii, and some of the players wound up in the same beer joint. The game was played with verbal comments about us losing the championship. A couple of teammates and I decided that we needed to get some rest, so we started looking for a hotel room. Since the Navy and Marines were in town, there were no rooms to be found at 3. a.m. in the morning of December 7, 1941, so we decided to catch a cab and return to the post to rest.
'1 could see the bandanna with the rising sun on the pilot's neck and head and see him pulling the trigger and laughing.'
Nothing Out of the Ordinary Everything returned to normal. All military regiments started their football training pi 02,ram. and the regular
Rude Awakening It was 5:30 a.m. when we finally got to the Post and into bed. I woke up with my bed shaking with me at 1750 and about that time the earthquake alarm sounded, which meant you got out of the barracks with what you had on. None of the troops slept in pajamas so all the late sleepers were outside of the barracks quadrangle in their underwear and athletic shirts. In about five minutes, the Japanese planes canN from the south heading north as they dropped their bombs and torpedoes at Pearl Harbor, Wheeler (Continued on page 4.)
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
SPJST introduces Annuity III, effective March 1 Effective March 1, 2003, we have a new annuity product, Annuity III. All annuity applications for new certificates postmarked March 1, 2003 or later at the Home Office will be issued as an Annuity III product. The interest for all Annuity III certificates issued after March 1, 2003 will have a current interest rate of 4.75 percent through April 30, 2003 with a guaranteed rate of 3 percent. Any changes in the interest rate will be decided upon by the Supreme
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Around the State Finance Committee meets April 5 at SPJST Home Office Article 25(a) of the By-Laws state the Finance Committee shall meet annually to review all compensations and financial benefits of the Supreme Lodge and Editor, review the overall financial posture and report their findings to the Supreme Lodge. The Finance Committee will meet at the Home Office of the SPJST, Temple, Texas on April 5, 2003.
SPJST Finance Committee Rita J. Vanek, Secretary P.O. Box 901 El Campo, Texas 77437 Fraternally, SPJST Finance Committee —SPJST-
During the attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS West Virginia was struck on the port side by two near-simultaneous torpedoes, followed quickly by a third. Minutes later, the crew began counterflooding the ship to prevent capsizing. Pictured above, a small boat rescues seamen.
Our current Annuity II product interest rate will remain at 5.25 percent through April 30, 2003; however, new annuities will be issued under Annuity III guidelines as listed above. Annuity II certificate holders will be able to continue to make deposits into their certificates with no limit other than the $200,000 cap on deposits. If you have questions, please call. Fraternally submitted, Gene McBride, FICF Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST-
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Lodge 24, Cyclone to host District Two Spring Meeting Dear Brothers and Sisters, Lodge 24, Cyclone will host the District Two Spring Meeting in Cyclone, Texas on Sunday, March 16, 2003. Registration will start promptly at 1 p.m. and the meeting will start
promptly at 2 p.m. Lodge 24, Cyclone has a wonderful, very organized group of members who will do a wonderful job of hosting our district meeting. It is a real joy to work with this group of dedicated individuals in Cyclone. Please mark your calendars and join us on March 16. We will honor our 50-, 75-year members Age 96 members and Lifetime Achievers at this meeting. Our evening meal will consist of roast beef, gravy, potatoes, and tea. The cost will be only $2 per person. In addition to addressing all of the routine business, we will be nominating and voting on a new District Two director for the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum to complete the unexpired term of Brother Don Pisan For more details on the LAM position, please contact District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky. Youngsters are also encouraged to attend and participate in the SPJST Christmas Card Design Contest. The State Youth Director has rules posted in the Vestnik. We will want to celebrate the success of the Vision 2002 Membership Campaign and recognize lodges and sales representatives in District Two who met sales quotas for last year. Remember, that we have a new membership campaign that is Outreach 2003. It has a sales quota of 2,205 members, and we will discuss it at the district meeting. Fraternally submitted, Kathy Fritz District Two President —SPJST(Continued on next page.)
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Pearl Harbor (Continued from page 3.
Around the State (Continued from page 3.)
Field and strafed the motor pools and came down to strafe the Army personnel. The strafing planes were so low that I could see the bandanna with the rising sun on the pilot's neck and head and could see him pulling the trigger and laughing. This was the first notice that I had that we were under attack by Japan. As soon as we found out what was going on, all troops headed for their clothing. Since the supply sergeant lived off the post and had the keys to the store room, machine gun racks and the ammunition storage, we used all the axes that we could find to break into the supply room, machine gun racks, pistol racks and the ammunition storage. By the time the second wave came over at 0845, we had machine guns on the roofs and quadrangle. We gave the second wave a good reception. Everything went on like clockwork. Casualties were taken care of and taken to the hospital and by 1045, we were on our way to our designated defense position from Ewa Light House to Diamondhead.
District Five Spring Meeting this Sunday at Lodge 172, Pasadena
In the Aftermath The next 24 hours were the worst during the entire war. I always said that those who survived December 7, 1941 would survive the war. I had the Mortar Platoon and our first assignment was to fortify, sandbag and black out the CP so no light could bee seen from the outside. The curfew and blackout was ordered for the entire island and everything had to be done in the dark. Plus, the smokers had to smoke their cigarettes under cover so no one could see the light. All during the night, everyone was trigger-happy because we were informed that Japanese were landing and anything that moved was to be shot. If you had to use the restroom, you used your helmet and disposed of it the next day. After six months in the field, we finally got orders that we were relieved and went to the barracks for two weeks to pack up our trunks to be shipped home, had 10 days rest, and were moved to Wahiawa range for jungle training where we remained until we were ordered to Guadalcanal. We arrived there on December 18, 1941 and relieving the 3rd Marine Division.
Meeting March 23 in Moravia
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Please note that our District Five Spring Meeting will be this coming Sunday, March 2 at Lodge 172, Pasadena. Lunch will be served froom 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. with the meeting scheduled to begin at 1:45 p.m. Any donations for bingo or door prizes will be greatly appreciated. Likewise, your contribution of a sweet for the dessert table would also be most welcome. Please bring your family and enjoy the evening. Fraternally, Lordena Baldwin District Five Treasurer —SPJST-
at the Moravia Dining Hall located approximately 10 miles north of Hallettsville on FM 957. Lodge 23, Moravia will be our hosting lodge. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and around 11:30 a.m., a sausage meal with potatoes and the trimmings will be served. The meeting will start as soon as possible after the meal. Ascencion Catholic Church in Moravia will have services at 9:30 a.m. that morning. The church is located right across from the dining
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hall where our meeting will take place. Lodges are asked to bring a doorprize to the meeting. A tentative agenda will be in the Vestnik prior to the meeting. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. I look forward to seeing you there. Fraternally, Annie Vahalik District Six Secretary —SPJSTThe youth are our future. It's our job to get them ready. The SPJST Youth Achiever is a life insurance plan for young people, ages o to 15. For members ages six to high school senior, SPJST's Youth Program provides opportunities to build self-confidence, make new friends and attend camp. The Youth Program reflects the great potential of the SPJST — young and old — working together to serve the community and celebrate life.
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* IOW ic This is Part Five in a series of articles about SPJST members who have served their country on the warfrqnt and on the homefront. Whenever possible, the stories are in their own words, providing a first-hand account of their experiences. Brother Matula remains an active member of the Pearl Harbor
Survivors chapter of San Antonio and regularly visits with area junior high and high school groups, providing the younger generation with a firsthand perspective of World War II. Interesting to note: During the Brother Matula's vivid recollection war in Luzon on the Philipprnes, of the Japanese attack on Pearl Brother Matula and his platoon detoHarbor is just one of the many chap- nated some TNT in a cave. Upon ters he has chronicled in book form of inspection, 18 Japanese soldiers were his service in the U.S. Army from 1937 killed in the blast. From one of the to 1945. Brother Matula, who was soldiers, Brother Matula removed a born and raised in Granger, Texas Japanese flag. Fifty-eight years later, received his Honorable Discharge while attending a 25th Infantry from the U.S. Army as a second lieuDivision Reunion, he became aware tenant. In 1946, he married Evelyn of the likely identity of the soldier who Motloch of Granger and the two took had been carrying the flag — signed up residence in San Antonio where he by various family members wishing was employed as a mechanic and later their relative good luck. Upon learnby the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company ing this information, Brother Matula and the Jewel Tea Company from turned the flag over to the American which he retired in 1980. The Matulas embassy in Japan. At last word, the were blessed with five children — embassy was seeking to establish conJarolyn, Jeanette (deceased), Kathy tact with the family and to present (deceased), Emil Jr and Margaret and them with the war memento. nine grandchildren. —SPJST-
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Minutes of the January 14, 15 and 16, 2003 Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST Held at the Home Office, Temple, Texas The regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST was called to order by Chairman of the Board, Bob Bayer at 8:00 a.m. with the following Supreme Lodge members present: Howard B. Leshikar, President Gene McBride, Vice President Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary Sidney Kacir, Legal Advisor Donnie Victorick - District I Frank Klinkovsky - District II
Johnnie Krizan - District III Stanley Broz - District IV Vice Chairman of the Board Larry W. Pflughaupt - District V Michael Ahlstrom - District VI Robert J. Bayer - District VII Chairman of the Board
The meeting was turned over to President Leshikar for the election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board. Director Pflughaupt nominated Director Bayer for Chairman, Director Klinkovsky moved, seconded by Director Broz to elect Director Bayer as Chairman by acclamation. Motion passed unanimously. Director Victorick nominated Director Broz for Vice Chairman. Legal Advisor Kacir moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to elect Director Broz by acclamation. Motion carried unanimously. Director Bayer thanked everyone for the confidence they had shown in him. Director Bayer thanked everyone and pledge to work for the betterment of SPJST. Director Broz thanked the Board for the confidence they placed in him by electing him Vice Chairman. The Supreme Lodge members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence in memory of the deceased members.
the youth program. Vice President McBride moved, seconded by Director Ahlstrom to request State Youth Director Zavodny to pursue a youth publication similar to the Vestnik. This publication would be published once a year and include all camps, the youth royalty, etc. Motion passed unanimously. FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES - State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Yates was welcomed to the meeting. The State Fraternal Activities Coordinator's report was reviewed. There was a discussion on using the District Fraternal Activities Coordinators when the President or State Fraternal Activities Coordinator is not available. Director Victorick moved, seconded by Director Ahlstrom to authorize $80.00 plus mileage and meals to the District Fraternal Activities Coordinator if the visit to a lodge is approved by State Fraternal Activities Coordinator. and President. No more than two visits per year per lodge can be authorized. Motion passed unanimously. Recess was taken from 3:15 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. SALES - Vice President McBride reported on drawing fifteen winners of laptop computers from the sales representatives that had met their 2002 quotas. Vice President McBride reported applications written during 2002 were 2,620, which was an increase of 10.13% over 2001. The total amount of insurance written was $64,023,952.00. There was a discussion concerning basing sales representatives incentives on insurance issued not insurance written. NEW LODGES - Vice President McBride reported on twenty-three lodges in process. Vice President McBride moved, seconded by Director Krizan to extend the expiration date of lodges in process until April 30, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. LODGE 180-BURLESON - Vice President McBride reported on a request from Lodge 180-Burleson for an additional $10,000.00 loan to pay the taxes for 2002. There was a discussion concerning Lodge 180-Burleson's financial problems. Director Victorick moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky to add $10,000.00 to Lodge 180-Burleson's loan at the current interest rate provided the maturity of the loan is not extended past four years. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board went into executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
OUTREACH 2003 - Vice President McBride reported all the local lodge Outreach 2003 books have been distributed to the person that will be delivering the books. SPJST's net gain in membership was 853 in 2002 and 633 in 2001.
Audit assignments were: Automobile - Director Klinkovsky and Director Ahlstrom Ledger - Director Pflughaupt and Director Krizan Invoices - Director Broz and Director Victorick
LONG TERM CARE - Vice President McBride reported he is pursuing a long term care product and errors and omission coverage.
Recess was taken from 8:30 a.m. to noon for the audit to be conducted. The Board went into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. MINUTES - The minutes were reviewed page by page with the following change noted. On page 29, under Investments, the sentence should read "to consider selling any bonds or stocks prior . Director Victorick moved to accept the minutes of the October meeting with the corrections, seconded by Director Broz. Motion passed unanimously. The minutes of the special meeting were reviewed. Director Victorick moved, seconded by Vice President McBride to accept the minutes of the special meeting. Motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Independent Auditor Henry Jezek was welcomed to the meeting. He reported on the results of the referendum to the delegates of the SPJST 2000 Convention. There were 24,187 votes in favor of changing By-Law 45(i); 5,825 votes against changing By-Law 45(i); and 6,115 abstained from voting. Legal Advisor Kacir moved, seconded by Director Victorick to ratify the vote of the referendum. Motion passed unanimously. Legal Advisor Kacir moved, seconded by Director Victorick to authorize Independent Auditor Jezek to destroy the ballots upon adjournment of the Supreme Lodge meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGER'S ASSOCIATION - Vice President McBride's last meeting of the Fraternal Field Manager's Association will be in May 2003. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Director Victorick to permit Vice President McBride to serve another term on the Fraternal Field Manager's Association's board if asked to do so. Motion passed unanimously. ADVERTISING - Vice President McBride presented information on a country store for advertising in the place of having advertising items available at the home office. It was the consensus of the Board to leave the advertising items as is. LODGE COMPLIANCE - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported the following local lodges had not sent in their 990/990T: Lodge 5-Tioga, Lodge 35-Elk, Lodge 81-Needville, Lodge 82-Ennis, Lodge 149-Alvin, Lodge 157-Lubbock, Lodge 167-Penelope, Lodge 181- Conroe, and Lodge 185-New Braunfels. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported on the local lodges that had submitted their local lodge officers for 2003. VESTNIK - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the Vestnik subscription stands at 9,214 weekly. Present printing costs amount to approximately $1,200.00 per week, and postage is approximately $100,000.00 per year. Recess was taken from 5:05 p.m. until 8:00 a.m INTERNET - There was a discussion concerning the internet and SPJST's website. It was agreed that we need to be careful with information on the website because of the privacy policy.
CEMETERY MARKER - President Leshikar reported that the company which previously manufactured the SPJST cemetery markers is no longer in business. He will provide the Board with a price quote if another manufacturing company is found.
EMPLOYEES - Legal Advisor Kacir introduced his new employee Mona Deorsam. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin introduced Joy Smith, a new employee in the Secretary-Treasurer's department. Ann Paruzinski was recognized for 25 years of service to SPJST and Corinne Mauldin for 5 years of service.
YOUTH DEPARTMENT - State Youth Director Zavodny was welcomed to the meeting. She reported on the youth department's success of Vision 2002. The youth collected 339 pairs of eyeglasses for refurbishing and distribution to other countries.
BUDGET - Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed the budget prepared for 2002 and the amount of funds actually spent or received.
A discussion was held concerning standards for state and/or district prize money at Youth Achievement Days. State Youth Director Zavodny discussed the possibility of a youth publication to be completed once a year that would promote
There was a discussion concerning the annuity program and the way assets are allocated to match the annuity products, the length of time to show a profit, and how frequently interest rates can be changed. Recess was taken from 9:35 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
6NESTNIK-Wednesday, March 5, 2003 The discussion concerning the annuities continued. BUDGET - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported total income was up 163% over the budgeted amount, and member assets were 84% of the budgeted amount. REFUND TO LODGES - The refund to lodges will be mailed to the officers of 2002. Director Broz moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to compute the refund to lodges at a rate of $1.00 per paid up certificate and $8.50 per premium paying certificate excluding annuities. Motion passed unanimously. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky to withhold the refund checks of Lodge 5-Tioga, Lodge 35-Elk, Lodge 51-Ellinger, Lodge 57-Gonzales, Lodge 67-Schulenburg, Lodge 81-Needville, Lodge 82Ennis, Lodge 137-Taft, Lodge 149-Alvin, Lodge 157-Lubbock, Lodge 162Iowa Colony, Lodge 167-Penelope, Lodge 171-Lockhart, Lodge 174-Rockdale, Lodge 175-Rosenberg, Lodge 181-Conroe, Lodge 185-New Braunfels, Lodge 188-Centerville, and Lodge 195-Cleburne until the lodge has met all the requirements.
Weimer, Lodge 23-Moravia, Lodge 30-Taiton, Lodge 32-Victoria, Lodge 40-El Campo-Hillje, Lodge 97- Placedo, Lodge 143-Inez, Lodge 151-Wharton, and Lodge 184-Moulton. He attended a presentation of the HEB David Ashworth Community Service Award to Joe Siptak, Lodge 4-Hallettsville. Brother Siptak chose the SPJST Scholarship fund to receive the $1,000.00 cash award HEB donated toward his favorite charity. He also attended Texas Fraternal Congress, the Special Supreme Lodge meeting, and the Temple Christmas parade and home office open house. DISTRICT VII - Director Bayer reported on attending meetings at lodges 26Skidmore, 79-Corpus Christi, 93-Hobson, 107-Floresville, and 202-Jourdanton. He attended the By-Law Committee meeting, sales classes, and the District VII Fall Fun Day. Director Bayer expressed appreciation to State Youth Director Zavodny for the job she did in the youth area of the Texas Fraternal Congress. He also read an excerpt from a speech presented at the Texas Fraternal Congress concerning the changes all fraternals are going through. NEW BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIP - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the membership is 51,316, and in October 2003, the number of delegates will be mailed to local lodges. BONDS - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on six bonds that are non-performing. In accordance with accounting principals, these bonds are being written down to the market value. Bonds being written down are Armstrong World, World Corn, Enron, Polaroid, and Frontier. The book value was decreased by $1,872,800.00.
TAX EXEMPTIONS - There are fourteen lodges that have received total property tax exemptions; ten lodges that have received partial exemptions; and sixteen that have received no exemption. SCHOLARSHIPS - President Leshikar presented letters that will be mailed to local lodge presidents and secretaries concerning the scholarship requirements. Recess was taken from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
PENDING LOANS - Legal Advisor Kacir reviewed the pending mortgage loans in each district.
The discussion concerning the scholarship program continued. The applicants are selected by outside schools.
LITIGATION/BANKRUPTCY/FORECLOSURE - Legal Advisor Kacir discussed threatened foreclosures, foreclosures by taxing authorities, foreclosures in process, and bankruptcies.
There was information presented on a conference at Rice University for directors of non-profit organizations. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Vice President McBride to authorize any director who wishes to attend the conference. Motion passed unanimously.
Recess was taken from 11:25 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. VESTNIK - Editor Vanicek was welcomed to the meeting. He reviewed his report with the Board. Legal Advisor Kacir expressed the Board's concern over trade secrets and, privacy of members if the Vestnik is on the website. The Editor was asked to report at the next meeting as to how other fraternals handle their newspapers. It was stressed that articles in the Vestnik should be of a positive nature and printed in a timely manner.
PRODUCTS - Vice President McBride made a report on the interest sensitive whole life and interest sensitive single premium products. He reported on offering a life product as a modified issue. This would be available for those ages 16 to 85, graded benefit for three years, and a maximum of $15,000.00 face value. President Leshikar moved, second by Financial Secretary Mikulas to take plan code 961, 962, 963, and 964 and market it as a modified issue for ages 16 to 85 with a maximum death benefit of $15,000.00 and also do the youth achiever plan as a guaranteed issue. Motion passed unanimously.
Recess was taken from 1:50 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. DISTRICT I - Director Victorick thanked the delegates for approving the referendum since it will encourage the youth. He attended the District I Fall Fun Day, Texas Fraternal Congress, the Special Supreme Lodge meeting, and sales classes. He attended local lodge meetings at Lodge 1-Fayetteville, Lodge 13Dime Box, Lodge 17-New Tabor, Lodge 21-Engle, Lodge 38-Smithville, Lodge 39-Bryan, Lodge 51-Ellinger, Lodge 67-Schulenburg, Lodge 141-Sealy, Lodge 179-Warrenton, Lodge 186-Caldwell, Lodge 189-Bryan/College Station, and Lodge 201-Bleiblerville-Nelsonville. DISTRICT II - Director Klinkovsky reported on attending the membership drive at Lodge 47-Seaton, Texas Fraternal Congress, insurance classes, audited the securities at the bank, and the reorganizational meeting at Lodge 89Rosebud. He attended local lodge meetings at Lodge 15-Buckholts, Lodge 18Elgin, Lodge 47-Seaton, and Lodge 187-Round Rock. DISTRICT III - Director Krizan recognized the Society for accepting the challenge of Mission 2100 and meeting this goal. He thanked each individual and lodge that contributed to this success. Director Krizan , presented information from two lending institutions on ways they refinanced and modified existing home loans with simple and less expensive closing cost. He asked the Supreme Lodge to look into this to better serve our members. Director Krizan asked that we consider using the fixed income consultants for the equity portfolio. He also expressed his thanks to the delegates for participating in the recent referendum. DISTRICT IV - Director Broz attended the Texas Fraternal Congress and makes visits with his state sales representative. During the last quarter, he visited all the active lodges in his district.
SALES REPRESENTATIVES - Vice President McBride reported he had hired one full-time sales representative for District II. He has been assigned to the Harker Heights area. UNDERWRITING - Beginning March 1, 2003, the home office will order all medical and blood tests. The sales representatives will be required to ask for the urine specimen, if required. SOFTWARE - Vice President McBride reported on a website that allows sales representatives to download proposal software. The same website will have all the forms that can be downloaded. STATE TRAINER - Vice President McBride presented new duties for the State Trainer. The state field representatives will be doing the continuing education, and the state trainer will have a new job description including working with the state field representatives to be better trainers. ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET - The awards banquet will be held February 22, 2003 at lodge 47-Seaton. It will start at 1:00 p.m. with an overview of Outreach 2003. The banquet will begin at 5:00 p.m. By common consent it was agreed no outside groups would be allowed to make a presentation. DELINQUENCIES - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented information on seventeen loans that are over ninety days past due, in foreclosure, or bankruptcy as of December 31, 2002. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by President Leshikar to accept the recommendations on the seventeen loans. Motion passed unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas to set a loss reserve of $25,000.00 on the mortgage loans. Motion passed unanimously.
DISTRICT V - Director Pflughaupt attended Lodge 88-Houston Czech Day, the By-Law Committee meeting, insurance classes, the District V FAC and Lodge Officer's Workshop and the Special Supreme Lodge meeting. He also attended Lodge 196-Houston West member celebration.
REO #195 - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported on the property in Ballinger, Texas. A roof leak developed and had to be repaired. The property is still listed for sale.
DISTRICT VI - Director Ahlstrom visited Lodge 4-Hallettsville, Lodge 8-
Recess was taken from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 2003-VESTNIK/7 HOME OFFICE BUILDING - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented information on the possibility of building a storage building on one of the vacant lots. Director Ahistrom moved, seconded by Director Victorick to give the authority to have a weld-up building, 40'x50' or 40'x60', constructed on the vacant lot nearest the Temple City Recreation Center. The building is to have one person door, no windows, two overhead doors, sky lights, electricity, and insulation. Motion passed unanimously. INVESTMENTS - The investments for the previous quarter were reviewed. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky to ratify the investments for the previous quarter. Motion passed unanimously. QUARTERLY STATEMENT - Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed the quarterly statement page by page. After the annual statement is completed the director's report will be published in the Vestnik. INTEREST SENSITIVE PRODUCTS - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Krizan for the interest rate for the Universal Life product to remain at 6.75% through April 30, 2003. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President McBride, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Ahistrom, and Director Bayer, voting against was Director Pflughaupt. Motion passed. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky to set Annuity I rates at 5%, Annuity II rates at 5.25%, Roth IRA Annuity at 5.25%, and the immediate annuity at 5.25% through April 30, 2003. Voting in favor were Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Ahistrom, and Director Bayer, voting against were President Leshikar, Vice President McBride, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Krizan, and Director Pflughaupt. Motion passed.
business so complex that the avoidance of conflict rest basically upon each individual's ethical standards, integrity and judgment. Annually, on or about the time of the January Board meeting, a request will be made of all directors, officers and responsible employees to state in writing any activities which conflict with the policy. The statement will be as stated on the attached Exhibit "A". However, if any officer, director, or responsible employee at any time believes he may be engaged in activities described, he should immediately report such activities to the President. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - According to By-Law 34(b) "Any two or more officers, with the advance consent of the Supreme Lodge, have the authority to make transfers of funds and pay all general expenses of the Society". SecretaryTreasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Victorick to authorize officers to transfer funds and pay expenses. Motion passed unanimously. GAIN IN ASSETS - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported a gain in assets during 2002 of $13,965,043.73, and there was a corresponding gain in liabilities. The following is an itemized listing of the gain in assets for the past ten years. Year 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
Gain in Assets $13,965,043.73 $7,901,827.71 $2,296,087.11 $5,374,739.18 $5,995,247.50 $4,870,484.56 $5,788,032.11 $5,051,456.30 $6,353,509.07 $9,945,561.65
A discussion of the interest rate of the annuities was continued. PREMIUM REFUND TO MEMBERS - The premium refund to members in 2002 amounted to $635,592.34.
Recess was taken from 9:20 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. It was agreed to , have Actuary John Agee study the allocation of assets to the annuity products and make a report to the board at the April meeting. CONFLICT OF INTEREST - The Society's procedure for reporting conflict of interest involves the signing of a statement after reviewing the adopted resolution on the matter. Each Supreme Lodge member was given the opportunity to report conflict of interest and return the signed statement. No conflict was reported. RESOLUTION Statement of Policy Concerning Conflict of Interest STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BELL BE IT REMEMBERED that at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the SPJST, held at its regular place of meeting at Temple, Texas, on the 16th day of January, 2003, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting, the following Resolution was adopted:
BUDGET - Financial Secretary Mikulas presented the proposed budget and discussed each item and the Annuity II, including the amount budgeted for 2003. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin to approve the budget. Motion passed unanimously. INCENTIVE PROGRAM - The incentive program for lodges during 2002 was discussed. Two lodges met the Super Achiever incentive. There will be a total of $151,802.50 presented to the lodges at the incentive banquet. There was a discussion concerning the per unit not being equal in each category. By common consent, it was decided for the officers to make a presentation at the April meeting for changes to the local lodge incentive categories. CERTIFICATES - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on premium paying and paid up certificates. The following is a chart of the paid up and premium paying certificates. Year
Paid Up Certificates
Premium Paying Certificates
Total Certificates
2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
32,147 32,229 32,472 32,694 32,647
19,169 18,231 17,357 17,717 17,981
51,316 50,460 49,829 50,411 50,628
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RESOLVED: That the SPJST, a Fraternal Life Insurance Society, (1) believes that the insurance business is affected with a public interest and is dependent upon public confidence, and (2) expects employees, officers and directors to conduct their personal financial interests and affairs so as to avoid placing such interests in conflict, direct or indirect, with those of the Company and to avoid conduct which might impair their judgment with respect to the business of the Society.
Recess was taken from 10:35 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The Board went into executive session to discuss salaries.
The following are regarded as illustrative of the principal situations where such conflict may be involved: 1. Financial Interest Employees, officers, directors or members of their families having a material interest, in any corporation or incorporated enterprise which sells goods or services to, buys from, competes with the Society in the tale of insurance, or borrows from the Company and who are in a position to influence any decision by the Society with respect to such transactions. 2. Inside Information Employees, officers, or directors directly or indirectly using or divulging inside confidential information with respect to the Society for the purpose of securing personal profit or advantage for themselves or others or in a manner prejudicial to the interest of the Society.
AUDIT Voucher — Director Victorick and Director Broz thanked Financial Secretary Mikulas for the way the ledger was prepared. Everything looked fine. Automobile — Director Klinkovsky and Director Ahlstrom reported the automobile log looks fine. They requested more of an explanation on the field representative log. Ledger — Director Krizan and Director Pflughaupt reported they were satisfied that the balances were fairly represented. All of the questions asked were answered. DISTRICT I - Director Victorick thinks this was a very good meeting and thanked everyone for compromising on our differences. He thinks Outreach 2003 will be a success.
3. Gratuities and Entertainment The receipts of loans, gifts, gratuities, entertainment and favors of more than nominal value by employees, officers, directors or members of their families, either directly or indirectly, that may influence any decision with respect to the Society.
DISTRICT II - Director Klinkovsky wants everyone to keep a positive attitude and the Society will make the goals for Outreach 2003 without any problems. He thinks the incentive program helps the local lodges and creates more interest and activities at the local lodge level.
While the above are illustrative of ways in which conflict may arise, the entire subject is so far-reaching and the interrelationships possible within the insurance
DISTRICT III - Director Krizan reported that part of his matching funds will go to purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the McLennan County courthouse, and all the lodges in the county will be asked to participate.
8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, March 5, 2003 He also stated he used part of his funds to match the Lodge 183-Arlington contribution to the Arlington Women's Shelter. Director Krizan presented a request from a lodge in his district asking the position of the Supreme Lodge on the use of 8-liners as charitable fund raising tools. There was a discussion concerning the request, and it was the sentiment of the Board that 8-liners are not conductive to SPJST's image and a lodge should not have 8-liners. There was a discussion concerning lodges using 8-liners for income. It was the sentiment of the Board that 8-liners are not conducive to SPJST's image and a lodge should not have 8-liners. DISTRICT IV - Director Broz discussed the frequency of mortgage payment. Director Broz moved, seconded by Director Victorick to allow quarterly and semiannual payments on loans for farmers. The same regulations apply to the semiannual and quarterly payments as for annual payments. Motion passed unanimously. He thanked Secretary-Treasurer Anglin for attending the Lodge 160-San Angelo meeting. The District IV Spring Meeting will be April 27, 2003 at Wall. He thought this was a good and productive meeting. DISTRICT V - Director Pflughaupt reported on the FAC meeting in Houston. There are some lodges that do not meet, do not have sales representatives, and the Board needs to consider merging or closing these lodges. Director Pflughaupt looks forward to Outreach 2003 and thinks we can do over 2,600 applications. DISTRICT VI - Director Ahlstrom thought this was a very good meeting and has been a good past two years. He mentioned that The University of Houston at Victoria is offering a class in basic Czech. The District VI Spring Meeting will be held March 23, 2003, at Moravia. DISTRICT VII - Director Bayer thought the meeting was very beneficial and educational. He is looking forward to Outreach 2003. The District VII Spring Meeting will be held May 18, 2003, in San Antonio. The October meeting was changed to October 14, 15, and 16, 2003. The April Supreme Lodge meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. on April 8, 2003. The meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer
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Letters DYC expresses thanks to delegates for supporting referendum To the Delegates of the 2000 SPJST Convention: I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your overwhelming support of the referendum vote to change the way the funds are distributed in support of the SPJST youth program. As District Youth Counselor of District One, I commend you for making a decision that will bring more equality to the active youth across the state. As a major benefactor of the changes made to Article 45(i), District One youth will now have the needed funds to conduct District One Youth Achievement Day and have the necessary funds for other district-wide activities. With approximately 120 active youth in District One, these extra funds will be utilized in the best interest of our youth. The youth of District One thank you for your continued support of the SPJST Youth Program. Until the 2004 convention, keep up the good work in our Society and protect our future, our youth. Fraternally yours, Susan Skrabanek District One Youth Counselor —SPJST-
100 Pennies Scholarship. Fund Drive continues thrOugh March 31 A little less than one month remains in this year's scholarship fund drive. To those who have already given, thank you! Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds will be listed as a lodge donation. 2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by member's last name in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by member's last name alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold. 4. Families or groups, which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter, otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by last name in alphabetical order. 5. Donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing.
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Lodge 4, Hallettsville reports on February meeting Dear Members, Our lodge met Sunday, February 9, 2003 at the American Legion Hall Tap Room at 2 p.m. In absence of President Joe Siptak and Vice President Annie Vahalik, the meeting was called to order by Secretary Mary Ann Sustaita. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and minutes to the last meeting were read and approved. Margaret Smotek took the minutes of the meeting Correspondence was read. Our lodge had two new members, Kenneth Hanslik and Denise Marie Hanslik. It was agreed to present the 50-year membership pins at our Family Day in August. Also we will honor our 96-year member, Herbert Tesch in March. Treasurer Helen Zabransky gave her report and recognized and welcomed a new member, Betty Jean Metzler, to our meeting. Sunshine Co-Chairman Margaret Smotek reported on the bingo at Stevens Convalescent Center and inroom visits at Hallettsville Rehab and Nursing Center. District Meeting March 23 Members were reminded of the District Six Spring Meeting to be held Sunday, March 23 hosted by Lodge 23, Moravia at the Moravia Dining Hall. Audit Committee Chairman Victoria Orsak reported they met and that the adult and youth financial records were in order. The meeting adjourned followed by games and lunch. January, February, and March birth-
Let's hear what your members and lodges are doing to make a positive difference in your communities. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: vanicek@spjst.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
days recognized were Ida Neubauer, Mary Ann Sustaita, Josh Siptak, Elsie Mascheck, Margaret Smotek, Marissa Sustaita, Holly Scott, and Joe Balusek. Winner of the birthday cake baked by Evelyn Holy was Josh Siptak. Door prize winners were Holly Scott and Victoria Orsak. Next Meeting March 9 Our next meeting will be Sunday, March, 9 at the Legion Tap Room at 2 p.m. Lunch will be served and door prizes given. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST-
6, Cottonwood meets this Sunday, March 9 Lodge
Hi! Just a friendly reminder of the change in our March meeting. It will be on Sunday, March 9, 2003 at 2 p.m. Youth club meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. The youth will also have their kite-flying contest. Brother George Straten's Trustee's Meeting will be held on Friday, March 7, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. This is also our regular social night with cold cuts at 6:30 p.m. Come on out for this meeting then a bit of domino playing perhaps. Looking forward to seeing lots of folks at our meeting, watching the children's kites fly high, and enjoying a delicious meal prepared by Lucille Sulak and Ernest and Evelyn Bezdek. Fraternally, Stella Perez Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook Presents 2003 Officers Pictured above, from left, are Second Vice President David Kovar; Treasurer Donnie Victorick, Vice President Bonnie Walker, President Donnie Heil, Youth Leader Marie Shelter, Secretary Stacey Eldridge and Assistant Youth Leader Sharon Kovar. Not pictured, is Assistant Youth Leader Nancy Allen.
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Lodge 15, Buckholts reports on February meeting The February meeting was well attended with but one officer absent. In the usual course of business, we observed a moment of silence in remembrance of our deceased mem bers, the most recent being Agnes Barta Hrozek. She became a member of our lodge upon the disbanding of Lodge 72, Cameron. If she was not well known to you, then her husband, Ervin is. He and his brother, Steve until recently, operated Papa John's in Cameron for years. Papa John's was founded by their father, John Hrozek, as a tavern and short order restaurant. Their specialty being chili and goulash. The latter being made with a secret family recipe. If you hadn't eaten it, then, man, you hadn't lived! The Barta family was no stranger to me as they lived in our neighborhood when I was a child. I attended Corinth School with Alfred and Adela. Mrs. Barta was born Barosh, and she was a longtime friend of my mother. That was a long time ago, and all are now deceased. In other business, President Douglas Williams announced that our lodge received a new U.S. flag and a new Texas flag that had been promised him by Timothy L. Zierke, past commander of VFW Post 1820, Temple. That was a most thoughtful and generous gesture since our flags needed to be retired being worse for wear. Mr. Zierke's connection to Buckholts is that his wife is the former Linda Malovets of Buckholts. Again, I must say how grateful we are for this unexpected gift. Also, discussed and planned were made to attend the 10th annual banquet to be held February 22 at Seaton Star Hall. At least nine members were expected to attend. Upon adjournment, a period of refreshments and fellowship followed. Don't forget the next meeting on March 10. Fraternally yours, Hilda Kuzel Burtis, Reporter —SPJST--
Lodge 24, Cyclone Spring Gala tickets now on sale Before you know it, spring will be here! Celebrate it in high style at the Texas Spring Gala, Saturday, April 5 at Flag Hall. Throughout its existence, the lodge has worked to make a positive difference in the quality of life for its members.and the community at large. Proceeds generated from "A Texas Spring Gala" will support the maintenance of Flag Hall and the lodge's program of family-oriented activities and community service projects.
Here's What You Get Your $50 donation admits two. Here's what you get: • Barbecue dinner for two catered by Cyclone Corral • Hors doeuvres and refreshments.
• Music and dancing by Vrazels Polka Band • Guest performance by honorary member Miss Texas Lisa Dalzell • Two Chances Miss Texas to win 21 fabulous door prizes! Door prizes are as follows: • $500 Shopping Spree To the Store of Your Choice! • $100 Gift Certificate, Dillard's Department Store • $100 Gift Certificate, Foley's • $100 Gift Certificate, Wal-Mart • $100 Gift Certificate, Lowe's • $100 Gift Certificate, Tractor Supply Company • $100 Gift Certificate, Green's Sausage House • $100 Gift Certificate, Cyclone Corral • $100 Gift Certificate, Casey's Furniture • $100 Gift Certificate, HEB • $100 Gift Certificate, Academy Sporting Goods • $50 Gift Certificate, Cheeve's Brothers Steakhouse • $50 Gift Certificate, El Chico • $50 Gift Certificate, Chili's • $50 Gift Certificate, Frank's Lakeview Inn • $50 Gift Certificate, Kerley's Market • $50 Gift Certificate, Cen-Tex Nursery • $50 Gift Certificate, Lonesome Pine Nursery • $50 Gift Certificate, Pier One Imports • $50 Gift Certificate, Temple Feed and Supply • $50 Gift Certificate, Westphalia Market Tickets will go fast! Get yours today by calling 985-0007, 985-2484, 985-4356, 984-0807, 985-2354, 9850070 or 985-2537. Fraternally submitted, Texas Spring Gala Committee —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis reports on February meeting Lodge 25, Ennis held its regular monthly meeting on February 13, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. with all officers present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Johnnie Krajca. A moment of silence was held for the departed members and the astronauts who died. Known on the sick list are Doug Smith, Larry Honza, and Annie Martinek. Reading of the January minutes were by Patricia Fowler and approved as read. Treasurer Cathy Krajca gave the treasurer's report and Kay Kovar gave the financial secretary's report. Youth Leader and Fraternal Activities Coordinator gave her report. The youth went bowling on January 18 and had a meeting in February. They are planning on going to a soc-
cer game on March 1. Vice President Jim Holahan announced the bookings that he has gotten up to now. The next country and western dance will be on March 23 from 2. to 6 p.m. with Jimmy Gomez. Plans are underway for Lodge 25's first May Fest on May 24. More details later. Lifetime Achiever Award winners are Albin Mouska, Annie Martinek, Elizabeth Mouska, Annie Trojacek, and Martha Mach. They will receive their awards at the District Three Spring Meeting on April 27 at Lodge 25 in Ennis.
Next Meeting March 13 Our next meeting will be on March 13, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone enjoyed barbecue sandwiches and snacks that Mildred and Eugene Dolezal provided for the members present. Margaret Krajca Reporter —SPJST-
Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard meets March 9 Lodge
Dear Members: A reminder: This next Sunday, the 9th of March, Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its monthly meeting in the conference room of the East Bernard Branch Library at 746 Clubside Drive. Scheduled on the agenda, along, with regular items, is a presentation of this year's membership drive called Outreach 2003 by a Supreme Lodge officer from Temple. For this occasion, a special fraternal hour buffet luncheon is planned. Bringing pastries and/or other types of desserts by those plan to attend, who wish, will be appreciated. To the faithful: See you Sunday and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST-
29, Taylor hosts Second Jimmy Heap Reunion this Saturday, March 8 Lodge
Please note that the second Jimmy Heap and the Melody Masters Reunion will be this Saturday, March 8, 2003 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.. Music will be by the Texas Pioneers and Johnny Lyons and the Country NuNotes. Tickets are $6. Jimmy Heap and the Melody Masters recorded scores of tunes from the late 40s through the mid-70s, including "Release Me," a top five hit in 1954. For more information, including reservations, please call Mrs. Jimmy Heap at (512) 365-6552 or Jimmy Heap, Jr. at (615) 855-3292. —SPJST--
Lodge 38, Kovar reports on February meeting Lodge 38, Kovar held its monthly meeting February 10, 2003 at 7 p.m. at Zimmerhazel Bar-B-Que. The meeting was called to order by President Johnnie Janak. President Janak led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Afterward was a prayer given by Secretary Joe J. Sulak. A moment of silence was held to honor the memory of August Hajdik. The minutes of the January meeting were read by Secretary Joe J. Sulak and approved. The financial report was given by Treasurer Gearldeen Faust. Vice President Edwin Zimmerhazel gave his reports. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Annie Tompkins gave her report. It was of great pleasure to have the District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak in attendance. Vice President Edwin Zimmerhazel reported that the floor painting project is moving along. We started some of the planning for our annual picnic in April. Plans were made for all of the officers and their guests to attend the Tenth Annual Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet at Lodge 47, Seaton, February 22, 2003.
Annual Picnic April 27 Remember, mark your calendars that meetings have changed to the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Starting in March, we will be meeting at the Kovar Hall—March 10, 2003. Also mark your calendars for our annual picnic at Lodge 38, Kovar on April 27, 2003. The meeting was adjourned followed by refreshments. Fraternally, Betty Barta Reporter —SPJST-
40, El Campo-Hillje reports on February meeting Lodge
President Ardis Bacak called the February 16, 2003 meeting to order at 2 p.m. Ardis welcomed 34 members and two guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and led by Cory Cerny. A moment of silence was observed for our departed members and the sick in our community. Roll call of officers by Secretary Sheldon Holub cited all officers and trustees present. • Minutes of the January 12 meeting by Sheldon Holub were approved as read. Correspondence read. Treasurer's report was presented by Lorraine Kana.
Committee Reports Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dee Floyd gave her report. The awards banquet will be on March 9, 2003. Registration is from 11:30
10NkSTNIK—Wedn sday, March 5, 2003 a.m. to 12 noon. Meal begins at 12 noon. Meeting afterward with the prize drawing to follow. Members are free. There will be a $5 charge for guests. RSVP by March 4, 2003. The meal catered by Bens Bar-Bque of Wallis Texas will consist of 12 ounce and 16 ounce rib-eyes, baked potatoes, salad, tea, and peaches Bingo committee report - No bingo on Memorial Day, May 26, 2003. Jackpot will stay at $500 and not go lower. Bar report - Josephine Bacak. Prize drawing committee report Turn in prize drawing ticket money to committee chairmen. District Six Cemetery and Mowing Committee report was presented by Viasta Bartos.
New Members Welcomed List of names read by Sheldon Holub of people requesting membership into our lodge included 25 names—Felix Chavez Jr., John Gomez, Maria Garcia Gomez, Lawrence J. Bacak, Andrew Steven Koudelka, Austin Kyle Odstrcil, Ashley Renee Odstrcil, Tiffany L. Means, Jessica Blayne Carr, Chance Alan Means, James L. Obenhaus, Veronica Obenhaus, Amber Obenhaus, Ashley Danna, Jennifer Chacon, Sara Lila Chacon, Lisa Ann Chacon, Ricky Chacon, Kobe Ryan Gonzales, Coral Renae Gonzales, Christain Thomas Bacak, Raul Saenz, Anthony Williams, Matthew J. Frankson, and Megan Elizabeth Frankson. Motion made by J.C. Kocurek seconded by Ben Svoboda to except new members. Motion carried. Welcome to Lodge 40.
Sales Representative Reports Presented A motion was made by Dee Ann Bacak to donate $100 cash instead of the savings bond to the El Campo, Danevang and Louise fire departments. The motion was seconded by Debbie Sczech and carried. Sheldon Holub made motion and seconded by Dee Ann Bacak that Jennifer Kunetka be accepted into lodge 40 as the new youth leader. Motion passed. Motion to donate $100 to Cemetery Association for District Six made by Dee Floyd second Debbie Sczech Motion carried. A motion was made by J.C. Kocurek seconded by Debbie Sczech to purchase a cash register from Bitner Cash Register Inc. out of Houston. Motion passed. 011ie Kopecky made a suggestion to fix pot holes in parking lot. It was left to the trustees to get this problem resolved. February birthdays included Josephine Bacak and Dorothy Srubar. Attendance prize of $10 was won by Charlene Smith. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Gold Award Already in Hand! Michael Ahlstrom gave a short report about Lodge 40. He stated as of January 31, Lodge 40 has already reached the Gold Award for 2003 with 25 new members. Great job. Fraternally, Sheldon Holub Secretary —SPJST-
40, El Campo - Hillje incentive banquet set for March 9 Lodge
Dear Members, Lodge 40, El Campo Hillje will have its incentive banquet on March 9, 2003. Registration will be from 11:30 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. A catered meal will be served at noon. The meeting and prize drawing will follow the meal. There is no charge for members and guests are $5 per plate. Please R.S.V.P. no later than March 4, 2003. Call Ardis Bacak at (979) 578-8907 after 6 p.m.; Lorraine Kana at (979) 543-2118; James Bacak at (979) 543-6277; or the lodge hall at (979) 648-2317 and leave a message. We will be celebrating the first time ever Lodge 40 has received the Super Achiever Award! —SPJST-
63, Sweet Home meeting and social this Sunday, March 9 Lodge
Dear Members, Due to a scheduling conflict, Lodge 63, Sweet Home will hold its monthly meeting and social on March 9, 2003 beginning at 12 noon. A happy hour will be followed by a meal furnished by the lodge. Members are asked to bring a dessert. Someone with a birthday in January, February or March will win a birthday cake baked by Ann Moseley. The meeting will be held immediately after the meal. Items to be discussed will include the upcoming charity dinner and the new youth club. Door prizes will be drawn at the conclusion of the meeting.
Easter Egg Hunt Since this is our last social meeting before Easter, we will also have an Easter egg hunt for our youngsters. Special help will be provided by the adults. There may also be some surprises in store for young and old alike. Note the change in date. This is the second Sunday instead of our usual third. Hope to see all of you on March 9 in Sweet Home. Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky, Fraternal Activities Coordinator and Reporter —SPJST-
79, Corpus Christi welcomes Jitro Girls Choir Lodge
We had our regular monthly meeting, February 16, 2003. We discussed the upcoming visit of the Jitro Girls Choir from Czech Republic who will be singing at the Cathedral at 4 p.m. on March 16. Lodge 79, Corpus Christi voted to donate each girl a Corpus Christi teeshirt. We are also making a grab bag
of various items. Many of our members are involved.
Czech Fest March 22 We then discussed our involvement in the Czech Fest to be held at Bay Front Plaza on March 22. We will pay members of Harris County Czech Heritage Society genealogical society for their entrance and dinner. So if you have any research to do, March 22 will be a great time.
No Bake - Bake Sale Continues Our "No Bake - Bake Sale" is coming along fine. At this writing, 33 members have sent in donations. You have till March 1 so don't wait too long. Thanks. Today, one of our very good members, Myles Marek, passed away. Myles was a great supporter of our scholarship program and anything Czech. He will be missed. We had some very good rains recently so the crops will have a great start. In closing, I'd like to say a big thank you to our sales reps and also to all members who recommended our great SPJST organization to other potential members. Keep up the good work. Jerry Elzner —SPJST-
Lodge 97, Placedo member earns Eagle Scout award Congratulations to Chance Odell, of Lodge 97, Placedo, who recently earned the prestigious Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts. He has been in Boy Scouts for 12 years. During his trail to the Eagle rank, he has earned 37 merit badges and is a member of the Order of the Arrow. He has traveled to Sommers Canoe Base in Canada and canoed 93 miles in the Canadian lakes. For his Eagle project, he planned, designed, and supervised the construction of two bird observation blinds to be used by bird watchers on Lake Texana in Jackson County. In addition to Boy Scouts, he is active in 4-H and is a member of the 2002 State Champion 4-H Rifle Team and placed fifth as a high point individual shooter in the state. He has also participated in Buckskin Brigade Wildlife Leadership Camp for two years. Chance is a senior at Edna High School and is the son of Harry and Shirley Odell of Edna. He plans to attend Victoria College and pursue a career in Wildlife Science. —SPJST-
81, Needville invites seniors to apply for lodge scholarship Lodge
Any college-bound high-school senior, who is a member of SPJST Lodge 81 of Needville, may apply for the Lodge 81 scholarship by sending a self addressed, stamped envelope to SPJST Lodge 81, P.O. Box 22, Needville, Texas 77461 on or before April 10, 2003. Late applications will not be accepted. Fraternally submitted, Jeanette Newman ---SPJST-
92, Fort Worth reports on lodge, member activities Lodge
We are saddened by the loss of Clara Hubenak Cohen. My memory of her goes back to the time of Lodge 92's 75-year anniversary. Clara's good humor and her added special touch to a "style show" served as an inspiration to a lot of us. Subsequently, we were able to continue with an annual celebration that became our annual Czech Heritage Day. She will be missed by all of us. A full obituary appeared in the February 12 Vestnik. Jerry Kucera attended our meeting on February 9 and gave us an update on the very positive sales results at Lodge 92 as well as in District Three. We won the Platinum Award for the efforts of our active sales representatives. Jerry, we thank you for you thoughtfulness in bringing some door prizes. Congratulations go to Martha Durham for being our top membership
Chance Odell recruiter. She was awarded a laptop computer and won a short trip to Bossier City. We thank the Ladies Circle for its donation of some of very nice table covers for special occasions. Congratulations and best wishes go to the members of Lodge 47, Seaton on their upcoming 100th birthday celebration on Sunday, June 1, 2003. Our members approved an ad for your program publication. We have started a special fund to purchase replacement chairs for our lodge and more details will be forthcoming on this. The trustees presented a list of repairs and improvements needed that can be accommodated in our budget for the year 2003. President Hubenak asked that a priority level be assigned to each of the items and work proceed as soon as possible. In conjunction with our lodge meet-
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Thelma and Eugene Hrncir Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Marking a Quarter of a Millennium Pictured above are Lodge 148, El Maton members Maurine and Joe Zemanek, Sidney Z. Bridewell and Liddie Z. Pavelka. On January 20, Joe, Sidney and Liddie marked their birthdays which tallied up to a combined age of 250 years. ing on March, 2003, we will be honoring our 75- and 50-year members. In addition, we plan to honor our new members, our sales representatives, and those who supplied sales leads. Those involved will be notified. Dick and Martha Durham will prepare the meal for this occasion. St. Patrick's Day Dance March 16 Don't forget the St. Patrick's Day Dance on Sunday, March 16. Don Peachey of Burnet, Wisconsin will be here. This is your chance to hear some Midwestern style music that so many of us enjoy. Everyone from around the State is welcome to join in the fun. It is always a very well attended dance. Call Joyce (817) 6241361 if you need reservations for a large party. Al Kercho Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
142, Houston invites BBQ cookers to join in cook-off Lodge
Attention Cookers! It's time to mark your calendars for a fun-filled spring weekend in March. The fourth annual SPJST Lodge 142 Barbecue Cook-off will be held March 28 and 29, 2003. Categories include brisket, chicken, ribs, pinto beans, and potato, salad. Trophies and cash will be awarded in all meat categories for each entries placing through fourth place. Complete entry information, including entry form, fees and schedules are now available. Please contact Nancy Whitchurch between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (713) 888-6845; or after 5 p.m. (713) 330-0740/home; or (713) 703-3897/cell for detailed information. Complete forms with checks payable to SPJST Lodge 142 may be mailed prior to event on or before March 23, 2003. Please join us for a weekend of fun, laughter, food, music, and friendship. Sincerely, Nancy Whitchurch Barbecue Cook-off Coordinator SPJST-
148, El Maton family members observe birthdays Lodge
On January 20, 2003, three SPJST members of Lodge 148, El Maton with a combined age of 250 years celebrated their birthdays. Liddie Z. Pavelka was 90; Sidney Z. Bridewell was 85 and Joseph Zemanek, Jr. was 75. They are the children of nowdeceased Jos. and Kristina Zemanek. Jos. and Kristina came to the United States in 1908 from Moravia of the Austria-Hungarian Empire. They met here and were married in 1912. They farmed for 13 years near Guy, Texas before buying a farm near Blessing, Texas. Jos. was instrumental in establishing Lodge 148 and was an agent and a SPJST director for District Six. Cathy Van den Eykel and Linda Waldo, daughters of Sidney, and Marsha Snow and Brenda Nunley, daughters of Joe and Maurine and also members of Lodge 148 hosted the celebration. Maurine was also included at 77 with a birthday in January. A total of 30 ilephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces were in attendance. Liddie and Sidney are active in the Dallas Circle of Czech Women and the Ennis Sewing Circle. Submitted by, Joe Zemanek —SPJST--
Thelma and Eugene Hrncir celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands hosted by their four children January 26 through February 3, 2003. The couple were married December 7, 1952 in Robstown, Texas. Port calls were made at five different islands by the luxury cruise ship, the Norwegian Star, for short excursions and shopping. Whalewatching from the deck was a special treat. The excellent food, service, and entertainment made staying aboard as enjoyble as going ashore. They brought home a special memento—the American Flag which flew over the Arizona, Memorial at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2002. Children of the couple, all members of the SPJST, are David and Judy Hrncir of San Antonio, Connie and Tim Smith of Dyersberg, Tennessee, Brent and Pam Hrncir of
Ottawa, Illinois, and Angie and Jason Henderson of Austin. Thelma served on the Supreme Lodge as District Seven Director from 1980 to 1992, preceded by 15 years as Lodge 117 Youth Leader. Eugene served for 30 years as the Rest Home Director from District Seven, retiring in 1999. The Hrncirs returned to a fivefoot snow cover at their home in Estes Park, Colorado where they have resided for six months. Their new address is 1365 Deer Path Ct., Estes Park, Colorado 80517; phone (970) 586-4821. Friends of the couple are invited to accept their invitation of hospitality if vacations plans include the area of the Rocky Mountain National Park, the number one park attraction in Colorado, located about 100 miles northwest of Denver. Submitted by, Thelma J. Hrncir —SPJST-
Thelma and Eugene Hrncir of Lodge 117, Robstown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in January with a cruise around the Hawaiian islands hosted by their four children.
Lodge 151 Wharton to meet March 10 SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will meet Monday, March 10, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at Hinze's Bar-B Que. Sales representatives and new members will be recognized. The officers will be installed and January, February, and March birthday celebrants will be honored.
A prize drawing will be held. Please bring an item for the drawing. A chicken-fried dinner will be served. This will be free for members and $5 for guests. Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST(Continued on page 14.)
Refer your friends and family for membership! Many lodge, youth club and referral incentives apply! Please contact a lodge sales representative or call the SPIV Home Office at (8001127-1578 for details.
OUTREACH Lodge 139, Danbury Installs 2003 Officers District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt, front, installed Lodge 139 officers at their February meeting. Pictured above, from left, are President Lonnie Lostak, Secretary Linda Vrazel, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Lorenda Baldwin, Treasurer Ella Marie Filipp, Reporter Winnie Stefka and Vice President Monte Baldwin.
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Lodge 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Judy Ann Adamson Gwendolyn J. Cunningham Elsie Eben Francis Felcman Marcus Felcman Betty Jean Hoff Kenneth J. Macat Delbert N. Schramm Billy Joe Stepan Glendolyn R. Stepan Louis Vacek
District Two Lodge 15, Buckholts Helen B. Adams Gladys M. McNeill Leon Ray Orsag David Bruce Zajicek Jackie L. Zajicek Lodge 18, Elgin Harold G. McVay Lodge 20, Granger Gladys Brookshire Jane Marie Flagg Henry W. Ginther Betty Ann Thomson Elizabeth Vitek Cecilia Louise Vrana Frank Vrana, Jr. Irene Wentrcek Lodge 24, Cyclone Janice V. Cornelius Yvonne Coston Ramona Emilie Gerich Judy Kay Jeske Patricia P. Lewis Johnny C. Marek Mary Frances Nelson Nancy Jo Posvar Marshall W. Ryan, Jr. Harold Wayne Vanicek, Sr. Lodge 29, Taylor Edwin Steve Adamek Douglas Jay Benad Alfred L. Boudny Kenneth W. Cmerek Geraldine F. Hurta Larry Paul Klepac Billie Faye Kovar Rudolph Kovar Bonnie Faye Leshikar Nancy Delores Machu Dorothy Mae McMakin Virginia V. Michalik Donna Faye Mokry Dorothy Ann Mueck Benny Joe Naivar Elizabeth Agnes OnMinnie Pokorny Johnnie Pospisil Jane11 J. Rosenthal Bobby Gene Schroeder Alice Schwenke Sara Elaine Skelton Larry Wayne Sladek Glenn T. Tharp Paul M. Volek Shirley Mae Woodard Lodge 47, Seaton Martha C. Dubcak Darrell Edw Fojtasek Sharon Joyce Gault Alfred Roy Hejl
Daniel Ray Kotrla Beatrice C. Matous Gaylon Edw Matous Gary E. Motl Georgie A. Pavlica Edwin Joe Pechal Alvin D. Simcik Eldon J. Skrabanek Clarence A. Stastny Cathy Anne Stewart Della Talasek Joyce Nell Wall Lodge 48, Beyersville Ruth E. Bibb Jerry J. Turek Lodge 80, Holland Edith Mary Balusek Pamela Ann Couch Frances Carol Dusek James August Dusek Linda J. Grigsby Franklin D. Naivar Johnnie Louis Naivar Gordon L. Underwood Barbara Ann Voight Debra J. Young Jackie Joe Zajicek Jimmy Gene Zajicek Lodge 87, Temple William E. Brodie Julia Irene Juroska Cathrine Marrs Ruby Crawford McKee John S. Patterson Aletha Storrie Blaine Ward Lodge 89, Rosebud William D. Curbo Mary McVey John Wayne Plasek Lodge 177, Academy Darelene R. Pechal
District Three Lodge 6, Cottonwood Robert H. Dobecka Eugenia H. Riddle Lodge 25, Ennis Albin L. Kovar Joe Frank Novak Leslie F. Pouzar Gary Wayne Strunc Lillian M. Trojacek Johnny F. Vrana Paula K. Wright Lodge 35, Elk Peggy R. Dieterich Donald E. Farek Barbara Hefelfinger Michael L. Kimball Janie Lou Lehrmann Milton W. Mills Vernell Mills Donald W. Pavelka Marvin H. Pavelka Tommy J. Pechacek Theresa L. Snowden Ruby Lynn Sonntag Lodge 54, West Joe Hromadka, Jr. Jane Kapavik Harry Lee Kasik Billy Joe Marek Dwane H. Snokhous Lucille Ruth Straten Martha A. Taylor Lodge 66, Waco Shirley A. Attaway Johnny Kofnovec, Jr.
Rose Mary Mynarcik Alton Ray Roskydal Emogene J. Scott Barbara Jean Stanislav Lodge 82, Ennis Joe David Strunc Lodge 84, Dallas Joyce A. Horton Bennie R. Horton, Jr. Walter E. Janousek Clara Mae Kastner Gary Steve Kofnovec Mitchell Kolenovsky Wanda Lynn Kopecky Virginia Springer Marek Raymond Joe Marek, Jr. Edward B. Nemec Margaret Diane Nemec Joseph E. Pokladnik Frankie J. Slama Mary Ann Srubar Nodya O'Day Thornton Frankie M. Trojacek Gordon Underwood Patrick F. Zastoupil Lodge 92, Fort Worth James Harold Admire Lonnie L. Burkhalter Pauline Cholopisa Joe Cholopisa, Jr. Janice Clara Downs Pamela Diane Durham John E. Eddyhausen Bessie Albina Ellsworth James Joseph Farek Mary B. Farek Kristi Gilcrease Patricia A Hibbetts Theresa Mae Hundle Henry Gene Karlicek Mary A. Karlicek James W. Konecny Lillie McMillen Ottie Mae Motl Tommy Gene Motl Betty Riley Johanna Thomason Lodge 101, Gainesville Jerry Lynn Hill John Wesley Paclik Rudy Gene Paclik Shirley Nell Paclik Charles J. Sykora Ernest L. Sykora Betty Sue Tow Teresa A. Whitehead Lodge 130, Dallas Milton W. Beran Carole Arlene Grinke Melvin D. Novotny Nell Panacek Kenneth Wayne Vrla Lodge 135, Ennis Bessie Laznovsky Lodge 154, Fort Worth Ernest J. Bartosh Robert J. Burgess Susan Ursley Elkins George F. Hitzfeld Helen M. Holford Alan Charles Janecka Bernice L. Janecka Anna J. Milan David M. Milan John Frank Picha Herman Smajstrla Lois Frances West Margaret A. Wilson Lodge 167, Penelope Clarance S. Janek
Lodge 180, Burleson Robert F. Smajstrla Lodge 183, Arlington Raymond J. Mikeska Lodge 205, Terrell Albert L. Babovec
District Four Lodge 49, Rowena Loretta A. McAlister Janice E. Parker Patsy A. Riley Kathleen Schiller Lodge 73, Seymour Edward W. Marek Frank J. Marek Ernest Storek Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Bedford H. Cook Betty Helen Trott Lodge 160, San Angelo Margie S. Autrey Carolyn Faye Barta Isabelle W. Brymer Glenda Ann Harnbright Judy Lanell Holik Gladys A. Kohutek Sodie Mikeska Franklin D. Shiller Martha Ann Urban
District Five Lodge 81, Needville Johnnie Blinka Frances Brauer Tina Marie Fojtik Leona Gardovsky Dolores Glueck Wilsie Mae Hanzik Lee Roy Jezek Elsie Anna Jine Joe J. Kocurek Nancy Lee Landry Frances Lee Neahusan John J. Pasteka, Jr. Berenda L. Pope Franklin R. Schodek Donna Faye Stavinoha Ricky C. Straznicky Martha A. Vavrecka Leona M. West Lodge 88, Houston Glenda Gail Collier Leona A. Cullever Mary P. Darilek Jacquelyn A. Deutrich Charlene Marie Gaas Donald G. Havemann Ronald L. Havemann Patsy R. Heineman Lynnie May Hobbs Annie M. King Shirely K. Knight Carol Ann Lanier Raymond A. Lipinsky Billie Jean Macik Jerome J. Malek James M. Orlando Benjamin V. Schiller Bobby Wayne Schiller John C. Schmidt Trent J. Slovak Steve Michael Smith Larry A. Sontag Stayton S. Stratman Herman Svoboda
Wednesday, March 5, 2003-VESTNIK/13 Jerry Svoboda, Sr. Frances Elizabeth Vala Edwin A. Valicek John David Vasek Catherine S. Veselka Mary Catherine Vincik Rhonda Jean Williamson Lucille Wilson Marvin W. Zavodny Lodge 91, Crosby Shirley Ann Bryson Karen Elaine Howery Evelyn Vlha Rossi Hefty and Cheryl J. Slovacek Lodge 139, Danbury Velmae Boyd Thomas J. Clawson Shirley Ann Filipp Eddie Jake Groth Ellie F. Havlik Josephine E. Lee Mary Anne Smith William James Wilson, Jr. Lodge 142, Houston Rose Ann Saykally Margaret A. Wilson Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Betty Ann Crawford Geraldine Kucera Frank Charles Planka Janet Rawlinson Lodge 172, Pasadena Donna Lynn Fowler Margie A. Hrabina Adolph Kivch Richard Allen Zella Lodge 175, Rosenberg Beverly L. Gajewski
District Six Lodge 4, Hallettsville William J. Barcak Anita E. Etzler Leonard Konvicka Benita Pavlu Emil C. Treptow Mary Evelyn Treptow Lodge 8, Weimar George Janik Raymond Kocian, Jr. Lodge 23, Moravia Ronald G. Brossmann Lodge 28, East Bernard Emil Jochec Doris L. Kolafa Dennis R. Kovar Jerry W. Kubena Alma Rosie Mayer Larry E. Pytlovany Florence Laidolf Schoelman Marvin Schroeder Victor D. Tichacek Allen T. Valigura Martha Viktorin Lodge 30, Taiton Donna Gail Whatley Lodge 32, Victoria Margaret M. Kucera Joseph Stastny, Jr. Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Eugene E. Baklik Julia A. Bernshausen
David Marcus Bubela Robert G. Bubela Linda E. Conner Faye Duckett Dettling Leslie B. Divin Ethel C. Duckett Mary Ann Eide Raymond Allen Gerla Susan Marie Gerla Joseph Lloyd Henderson Geraldine Jones Jim J. Kulcak, Jr. August F. Malik Dennis Ray Malik Joyce A. Mount Debris Ann Priesmayer Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Alton M. Lange Lodge 63, Sweet Home Alfred Joe Benes Elaine Frances Berkovsky Leslie J . Brenek. Emily Brom Richard Janak John F. Korinek Joseph A. Lauer Daniel Joe Malina Frank Edw Malina Raymond E. Mladinka Joseph J. Morris Ann Marie Moseley
District Seven Lodge 26, Skidmore Joseph H. Hanus Louise E. Hanus Norma Jean Hanus Roy Gene Hanus John Edmund Hughes Mary Jane Hughes Katherine Ann Jancha Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Marie Miller Patrick Jesse Peal Darryl L. Snapka
Lodge 148, El Maton Shirley Ann Bryson Ronald L. Hejtmanek. Priscilla J. Hurta Frank Joe Hurta, Jr. Thomas Jerome Kovar Rose Marie Maroul Fred Taylor Matthes Russell A. Matthes Lawrence E. Morris Marie Pesak Deborah S. Watzlavik Doris Dale Zemanek Lodge 151, Wharton Geraldine Kay Jochec Brenda Joyce Kalina Marvin R. Macek August F. Malik Frank H. Miska Therese A. Miska Luella A. Roecker Samuel Lynn Smolik Dalton J. Ustynik Lodge 153, LaSalle Roger Dale Elles Rory Clarence Hafernick Elaine Joyce Kusak Janet Jo Tater Lodge 184, Moulton Minnie Lee Fisbeck Stephanie A. Gowan
Lodge 133, San Antonio Dolores Blanar Lylia Hosek August Hosek, Jr. Lonnie Edward Kutil William M. Sliva Lodge 185, New Braunfels Peter Leon Jurica, Jr. Lodge 202, Jourdanton Susan Kay Hanna
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SPJST Presents 2003 Age 96 Honorees Congratulations to the members listed below who will be receiving their Age 96 recognition this year. To coordinate an Age 96 presentaDistrict
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Lodge 1, Fayetteville Minnie Mae Kubena July 20, 1907
Lodge 25, Ennis Annie C. Martinek July 14, 1907
Lodge 94, Wheelock Minnie Moss August 7, 1907
Rudolph Ozymy August 27, 1907
Lodge 186, Caldwell E.E. Ripple September 19, 1907 Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Edward Chernosky December 22, 1906 Edna Mikeska December 30, 1907
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Lodge 167, Penelope Frances Prikryl March 31, 1907
District Five Lodge 142, Houston Lillian Schmidt October 6, 1907
District Six Lodge 23, Moravia Willie E. Hrncir December 16, 1907
Lodge 15, Buckholts Joe F. Zajicek November 25, 1907
Lodge 148, El Maton Lydie Pecha January 7, 1907
Lodge 24, Cyclone Age 100 Member Lydia Stepan March 25, 1903
Lodge 184, Moulton Ludmila Wagner September 11, 1907
Edna L. Krupka July 11, 1907
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Jerry Schiller May 9, 1907
Lodge 107, Floresville Julia Vaclavik September 19, 1907
Lodge 29, Taylor Claudie Glover December 13, 1907
Lodge 133, San Antonio Ella Ross October 13, 1907
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Letters Section (Continued from page 11.)
Lodge 172, Pasadena posts notice of coming events Dear Readers, This is my first letter to the Vestnik since some years back so 1 will try. The monthly meetings are as follows: executive - first Monday of each month unless changed due to holiday, etc. at 11 a.m.; regular meeting is the fourth Sunday of month at 2 p.m. Regular meeting opens at 2 p.m. with Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, take break for lunch, resume meeting, and adjournment. The next regular meeting is March 23, 2003 at 2 p.m. Reminder: the first Monday of the month is also a work day. The District Five Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge 172, Pasadena on March 2, 2003 catered by Mikeska, barbecued brisket and sausage. Some of you ladies and gentlemen, please, bring some sweets for lunch, (dinner I call it) and for the auction for youth clubs as in the past, also some door and bingo prizes. We have been asked to allow some schools (local) to allow their students to use our hall. More on that later. Also, I asked a long time ago if any ladies still know how to make homemade yeast. Please let me know. I used to see my mother make it. She made enough for about a month. She only bought yeast when she was out. There's an old Czech saying:
Lodge 160, San Angelo Gives to LAM -
Demonstrating their commitment to preserving Czech heritage and culture, members of Lodge 160, San Angelo recently presented the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum with a check for $2,000. Pictured above, making the presentation, from left, are Treasurer Suzie Dusek, Secretary Charlene Dusek and President Sharon Hohmann. Accepting is District Four LAM Director Nancy Weise. Jeden, dva, try, pobila sestry nemci Otrosku zeli , ze bylo muc kiseli I don't know all the punctuation marks, but I bet you get the gist of this. Have something again later on. Julius V. Zella —SPJST-
Lodge 179, Warrenton reports on February meeting President Orville Kunkel opened
Julie Marie Janecka and Alan Dale Kinnaird Exchange Vows Julie Marie Janecka, a member of and escorted by her father, the bride Lodge 180 of Burleson, Texas, and wore a white silk gown adorned with Alan Dale Kinnaird of Fort Worth, pearls. She carried a cascade of Texas were united in marriage at 4 white roses, enchantment lilies, and p.m. on November 23, 2002 at the blue mist. home of the bride's father. Reverend Maid of honor was the bride's sisDon Kleppe perter, Shanna Janformed the douecka. Best man ble-ring ceremowas Robbie Harny. A reception less. Ring bearer immediately folwas Dylan Janlowed. The ecka, and the rehearsal dinner flower girl was was held on the Caitlyn Humeve of the wedphries. ding at the home The bride is a of the bride's graduate of Burlefather. son High School. The bride is She attended the daughter of Tarrant County Suzanne Janecka College and is coof Burleson, owner of a famiTexas and Rudy ly-owned busiJanecka of ness. The groom Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kinnaird Haslet, Texas, is a graduate of both members of Southwest High Lodge 180, Burleson. She is the School, attended Tarrant County granddaughter of Bob and Doris College and is currently attending Smajstrla, members of Lodge 180 of IEC School. He is employed by Burleson, and Lawrence and Bernice Encompass Electrical Technologies. Janecka, members of Lodges 92 and Following a short honeymoon, the 154, respectively, of Fort Worth. couple will reside in Mansfield, The groom is the son of Tommy and Texas. Submitted by, Sheree Kinnaird of Fort Worth. He is the grandson of Gladice Kinnaird. Bernice Janecka Given in marriage by her parents —SPJST--
the meeting followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Bea Vasek read the minutes and Leroy Levien gave the treasurer's report. Gladys Baack reported on the dues. Ricky Weyand reported that he had gotten updated addresses on about 25 members. Travis Dernehl was a member of Lodge 179 and a memorial will be given in his memory. Virginia Thompson was welcomed as a social member. Agent Weyand reported that Delores Bergmann, Michelle Noak, Jonathon Noak, and Jessica Bartek are new members. We welcome them into the lodge, and hope they will become active members. Enjoying their birthday month were Lloyd Goehring, Joan Goehring, Bo Vasek, and Ora lee Levien. Our next meeting will be on March 13 at 7 p.m. Lasagna will be served, and members are asked to bring side dishes. Ora Lee Levien, Reporter —SPJST--
Lodge 183, Arlington reports on February meeting Our regular monthly meeting was held February 10, 2003 and called to order by President Ann Pustejovsky. All officers were present. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Dorothy Adamek requested a moment of silence for Charley Bragg who had open heart surgery. Keep Charley in your prayers as well as other members who are ill. Daniel Roznovsky read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved. Financial report was given by Robert Sill. Kenneth Cepak informed members that the sign for the outside of the lodge would be installed within the next week. A motion was made to pay the entry fee of $130 to Jerry Mikus for a fishing tournament to be held in North Carolina. This motion passed. Kay Weeks reported that seven members together with a few adults cleaned the chairs at the lodge.
Afterwards, they were treated to pizza. Also, Kay said that the youth club members are collecting cans in order to make some money. Johnny Adamek was the winner of the door prize at this meeting. Our next meeting will be on March 10, 2003 at 7 p.m. Come and voice your opinion. On February 22, the Recognition and Incentive Banquet was held at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. We were well represented by the following members—Dorothy and Johnny Adamek, Ella and Raymond Mikeska, Mary Ann and Daniel Rozvnosky, Angie Stiborek, Janie Rejcek, and Kay and Tom Weeks. Our lodge was presented with the Gold Award. Congratulations to Dorothy and Johnny Adamek on their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated on February 15 by renewing their wedding vows and afterwards with a dinner and dance. Everyone enjoyed the evening and had a great time. Fraternally, Martha Phillips, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 204, Stephenville reports on February meeting The members of Lodge 204 met for their regular monthly meeting on the 16th of February at the Koffee Kup Restaurant. Present for the meeting was District Three Sales Representative Jerry Kucera. Jerry explained the 2003 program on what the Society expected of the sales reps and the lodge for the coming year in order to keep the lodge in good standing with the Home Office. This will also help the Society get its A+ rating again. Jerry also reminded the members about the banquet on February 22 that will be held at Seaton Star Hall. Gracie and I along with our president Sandra and Floyd Pierce, again met with members of Lodge 183 and had a lovely evening and also meeting with other members that we get to see only once a year. The lodge wishes to thank the members of lodge 47 for the hospitality and for the steak dinner. It seems that all enjoyed the evening. The Home Office presented a very good program and awarded the lodges and sales reps with cash prizes and informed everyone what is expected for the year 2003. Hope that the year will be even better than 2002. Lodge 204 made the First Step Award for the year 2002 with the help of our new agent Floyd Pierce who was also a million dollar producer. A special thanks to Floyd. As parents, we teach our children to take the first step and learn to walk, so this may be the beginning for Lodge 204. May we have a better year in the 2003. Future Meetings Noted A reminder to all of our members about the next two meetings. The March meeting will be as usual on the third Sunday—the 16th of March, but the third Sunday in April is Easter.
Wednesday, March 5, 2003---VESTN1K/15 The members voted to have the meeting a week early—the 13th of April. So mark your calendar and remember that the meeting in April will be one week early. We all need to remember members of the armed forces and hope for their safe return to their homes, that we do not have to go to war. Music Soothes the Soul How many of you remember songs like "Swinging on a Star," "Sentimental Journey," "Accentuate the Positive," "Shoo Shoo Baby," and "Don't Fence Me In."; and movies like "Going My Way," or "See Here Private," "Hargrove,"; and radio shows, "Fibber McGee and Molly," or "The Charlie McCarthy and Edgar Bergan Show"? Our stars and singers were giving the people on the home front something on a lighter side to cheer them up while the nation was in trouble. We all could use some cheering up and help our fellow man have a better life. Smile and the whole world will smile back at you! Norman M. Kneschk Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter —SPJST-
Corpus Christi Circle of Women reports on February meeting As almost always happens at our meetings nowadays, Dorothy McCoy and her helpers got in early to decorate our tables and the hall with hearts and kisses (the candied variety!) in observance of Valentine's Day. Thanks to Dorothy and to all of you who help her. It really is a joy to come into a room full of festive decorations. Our guests at'the meeting were Bud DuPlessis with Rosalie Williams, Dwayne McAlister and Mary Ann Benes with Dorothy McCoy, Julia Bradshaw with Della Elzner, Carlene Jackson with Jerry Elzner and Dan Jackson with Becky Elzner, and Jerry Sijansky, though his wife, Jill, was absent. We also welcomed our newest member Carolyn Farek, sponsored by Rosalie Williams. Anna Marie Moss made a motion to make Jerry Sijansky an honorary member of our Circle, noting all of the things that he does for our group, such as making room in the library at Sokol hall for our things, giving talks, helping set up and take down tables and chairs for our meetings, etc. The motion was seconded and passed. We had a discussion as to whether or not we will allow men to be duespaying members, though it was noted that Joe Nemecek is already on our rosters as such. Questions such as "Will they be officers?", "Will they serve on the food committees?" and the like were left unanswered, as we tabled that issue until a vote next month. Norma Baker noted that there was nothing in our by-laws to preclude male members, other than the fact that our name is the Circle of Women. We will take that up again in March and vote then.
Resolution of Sympathy
In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 91, Crosby, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, ALICE MAE HALUSKA of Crosby, who died January 24, 2003 at the age of 75. Alice Mae was born September 6, 1927 in Crosby and was a resident of the Crosby-Baytown area all her life. She worked at Exxon as a clerical worker and also worked at Sears as an auditing supervisor. She was a member of the Crosby United Methodist Church. Mrs. Haluska was a great cook and baker. Her cooking and baking were enjoyed by many friends. She enjoyed her church work where she taught Sunday school and was on the bereavement committee. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Frank and. Mollie Kosina; sister, Gladys Lostak; nieces, Mollie Garner and Lynda Wiley; and brother in-law Douglas Wiley. She is survived by her loving husband, Willie Lee Haluska; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Scott Walding of Baytown; sisters, Lorine Wiley, Frankie Brewer and husband, Wilford; brother in-law, Tommie Lostak; grandson, Brian Remkes; great-granddaughter, Megan Alyse Remkes; nieces and nephews, Lorenda and David Baldwin, Lee Wiley, Lonnie and Elise Lostak, Regina and Tim Kelley, Harold and Risa Lostak, and Wayne Garner. Funeral service was held January 28, 2003 at Crosby United Methodist Church. Burial was at White Cemetery in Highlands, with Reverend Gregory Megill officiating, Pall bearers were Lonnie Franta, Tim Kelley, Harold Lostak, Lonnie Lostak, Lane Lostak, and Lee Wiley. Honorary pallbearers were David Baldwin and Wayne Garner. Memorials may be made to the Crosby United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Special people were. Velma Scott and Paula Greene; the Sunshine Class of Crosby United Methodist Church and the prayer group at St. Mark's Methodist Church. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Chester Stasney Marie Stasney Malba Smesny Vonda Smesny Evelyn Wotipka —SPJST----
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell, and the entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JOHN A. HIBBELER. Services for John A. Hibbeler, 66 of Milano and formerly of Caldwell were at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2002 at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell. The Reverend Bill Gaskamp officiated. Burial was in the Mount Homer Cemetery in Milam County. Visitation was from 8 a.m. to the time of services Thursday, November 12 at the funeral home. Mr. Hibbeler died Tuesday, November 12 in Caldwell. He was born in Lexington and was retired from the Union Pacific Resources Company. Mr. Hibbeler served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Frankie Hibbeler of Milano; sons and daughters in-law, Jamie and Helen Hibbeler, Steven and Margaret Hibbeler, and Kevin Hibbeler, all of Caldwell; daughter and son in-law, Becky and Ben Vavra of Caldwell; brothers, and sister in-law, Kenneth Hibbeler of Lexington, Dilmous and Margie Hibbeler of Pearland; sister and brother, in-law Linda and Charles Patschke of Lexington; and 11 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Burleson St. Joseph Health Center, P.O. Box 360, Caldwell, Texas 77836. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Yolanda Brinkman Shirley Hlavinka Helen Jurica —SPJST-
Lil Hruska told me that her greatgreat-granddaughter, Zoe Lovelace, great-granddaughter to her daughter, Evelyn Lovelace, had died at the age of one due to a congenital birth defect. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family at such a cruel loss. Our two birthday girls present were Albertina Oakes and Dorothy McCoy, and we sang "Happy Birthday" to
them followed by the distribution of door prizes.
We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 48, Beyersville, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, BEN E. LESHIKAR. Ben E. Leshikar, 91 of Taylor, Texas, who died on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 in a local nursing home. A native and lifetime resident of Taylor, he was born March 10, 1911, the son of John and Bertha (Koneschik) Leshikar. On January 1, 1935, he was married to Annie Schirpik. Leshikar was engaged in farming until his retirement. He was a member of the Taylor Brethren Church and SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Helen Cervenka, Bessie Kuhn, and Sadie Brown. Survivors include his wife, Annie Leshikar of Taylor; sons, Howard Leshikar and wife, Mary of Temple and Robert Leshikar and wife, Bonnie of Spring; grandchildren, Robon, Ryan, Cody, Aaron, and Jason; and brother in-law, Dan Cervenka of Taylor. Family visitation was held Friday, February 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Condra Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 15 at Taylor Brethren Church with the Reverend James Hejl officiating. Burial followed in Taylor City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ryan Leshikar, Keith Bruyninckx, Cody Leshikar, Ricky Kaiser, Aaron Leshikar, and Jason Leshikar. Memorial contributions may be made to the Taylor Brethren Church. Condra Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Leona Stalmach Ruth Ann Wuensche —SPJST-
Thanks for your generous support. SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive.
Drive continues through March 31.
Jitro Girls Choir Performs March 16 Jerry Elzner again reminded us of the coming of Jitro Girls 'Choir to Corpus Christi to perform on March 16 at the Corpus Christi Cathedral Concert Series. He asked us to try to
attend and if possible to put up two girls in our homes. They are between 15 and 18 years old. It sounds like it will be a great concert. We recited our motto, followed by a delicious lunch and good fellowship. Fraternally, Becky Elzner --SPJST-
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SPJST Library, Archives and Museum to dedicate Jakobson reading
room March 9 The Svatava P. Jakobson Reading Room, the newest addition to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum, will be dedicated at a special ceremony in Temple, Texas on
Sunday afternoon, March 9 at 2 p.m. The Library, Archives and Museum (LAM) are located at the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main'Street. To honor the distinguished educator and musicologist, who died in 2000, the Svatava. P. Jakobson Reading Room is fitted with furnishings, art, artifacts, and memorabilia from Ms. Jakobson's home in Austin. The room will serve as an active research venue where scholars can study while working with the LAM's collection.
Professional Society Names S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Administrator Woody Richards Administrator of the Year The Texas Health Care employment. Salaries for nursing Association Council of Activity staff have more than doubled. Professionals recently presented its Salaries for all other hourly staff "Administrator of the Year" award at have far exceeded being doubled. their annual conference held in Employee fringe benefits have Corpus Christi, Texas January 20 to excelled under his leadership includ22, 2003. Mr. Woody D. Richards, ing annual leave, sick leave, funeral Administrator of S.P.J.S.T. Rest leave, 401(k) retirement program, Home, was selected as short term and long term disability "Administrator of the. Year" from the benefits, dental insurance, and health approximately insurance for all 1200 administraemployees paid tors operating for by the facilinursing facilities ty. in this state. Mr. Mr. Richards Richards was implemented an guest of honor at active Family the awards lunCouncil along cheon held on with the ResiJanuary 21, 2003. dent's Council to Woody Richards assure that there has been the is ongoing comAdministrator of munication beS.P.J.S.T. Rest tween the facility Home for 12 staff and resiyears. During this dents and famitime many posilies. He maintive changes and tains an open improvements door policy for Woody Richards have been made any resident, for the residents family member, and staff of the rest home. Mr. or employee. A resident of the facilRichards designed and oversaw two ity, Mrs. Lois Gainer, says "Mr. major construction projects for the Richards is always ready to step up facility that included the addition of and do anything that will help his resa large activity/meeting room, beau- idents and employees. If you need to ty salon, chapel, state of the art talk, he will stop what he is doing and kitchen, two additional resident talk with you. He always has a smile rooms, and large dining area. Mr. and a greeting to the residents, visiRichards stays abreast of any new tors, and employees. He also keeps products, equipment or ideas that the home well staffed and clean." would enhance or improve the care Mr. Richards is active in many give to the residents. He enhanced community activities. He is a memrestorative/rehab services for the res- ber of the Lions Club where he idents, including the employment of served as President, Board member, additional specially trained staff to and Zone Chairman. He has made work with residents to maintain their many presentations, educating the highest level of functioning for as community on nursing facilities. long as possible. These enhance- Many people in the community call ments are reflective in the outstand- on him for advice regarding long ing Quality Initiative marks received term care insurance and information through the state and federal ratings about nursing homes. He is presentof this nursing facility when com- ly working on a new project that will pared to other nursing facilities. Mr. complement the existing nursing Richards believes in pet therapy for facility and serve the citizens of the residents and the nursing facility Taylor and surrounding areas. An has two cats and an aviary of color- Assisted Living facility is now in the ful birds. The residents also get to planning stages and is due to be pet dogs that are brought in from the completed sometime this summer. community. This makes a more Mr. Woody Richards is truly an home-like atmosphere for the resi- outstanding nursing facility adminisdents. trator and constantly strives to proEmployees have also been the vide the residents of S.P.J.S.T. Rest recipients of many improvements Home the highest quality care. and upgrades since Mr. Richards' —SPJST-
Ms. Jakobson was professor of Czech studies at The University of Texas at Austin for 11 years from 1968 to 1979. After her retirement, as Professor Emeritus she continued to mentor students of Czech language, literature, and culture. During her 25 years in Texas, Professor Jakobson was an inspiration to those with an academic interest in Czech subjects, as well as to the Texas-Czech community with its interest in cultural preservation. • Throughout her life, Ms. Jakobson was an avid collector of books, art and music. Of particular interest were folk art and folk music. Early on, this interest led to her graduate work at Charles University in Prague that culminated in a dissertation on Moravian folk music. From 1968 to 1992, Ms. Jakobson made her home in a limestone cottage on River Hills road outside Austin in the Texas Hill Country. The house, completely renovated by Jakobson, had a personality that was distinctly hers. It was filled with furnishings, folk art, and artifacts from around the world, but particularly from her beloved Czechoslovakia. The house with its garden became the scene of intellectual and social gatherings for Dr. Jakobson's colleagues, students, new Texas acquaintances, and Czech friends from abroad. Public Invited
The Board of Directors of the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum invite the public, particularly former friends of Ms. Jakobson, to join them and Jakobson's relatives from Prague, Czech Republic, for the dedication. —SPJST-
of Foreign Affairs offering Czech course
Reunion Leshikar-Shiller The 113th Leshikar-Shiller reunion (Lesikar, Schiller, Siller, Silar) will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2003 at the Brethren Church in Nelsonville, Texas. You are encouraged to bring your old photos and albums, family histories, books, and other Czech-related items Or articles relating to our ancestors. Jim Woodworth will bring genealogical information on various Shiller, Leshikar, and Jirasek families. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. You are invited to bring covered dishes for the luncheon which will be served at noon, with coffee, and tea provided. For further information, please contact Allen Chernosky, 4015 Turnberry Houston, Texas 77025; phone (713) 664-3965. least one such society is required. Courses for complete beginners and advanced students will be offered. The minimum age for participation has been set at 18. Czechs living abroad who will be 18 by July 31, 2003 may apply. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Due to the large number of applicants, we recommend applying as soon as possible. Should you need any further information on this course, please contact the Cultural section of the Czech Embassy at tel. (202) 274-9127. Submitted by, Cathy Oslzly —SPJST--
Ministry
The annual Czech language courses in Dobruska organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Ministry of Education (as part of the Czech Republic's program to assist Czechs living abroad in educational matters) will take place rom July 31 till August 28, 2003. Eligibility for the course is limited. Please note that only those who are of Czech origin and at the same time actively assist Czech American organizations and societies to preserve and promote Czech language and culture, and whose language skills will in the future contribute to the activities of these societies, are eligible to apply for the fully covered course. Therefore, recommendation from at
Travis-Williamson Counties CHS meets March 11 The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at 7 p.m. at the Pflugerville Community Library located on 102 South 10th St. (east of the Pflugerville High School). Phone number is (512) 251-9185. We welcome new members and look forward to seeing you at our meetings and functions. For more information, please contact Vlasta Vitek (512) 836-0383. Submitted by, Vlasta Vitek President —SPJST-
What a Crowd! Attendees to the 2003 SPJST Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet receive details of the SPJST's Outreach 2003 membership drive. Watch next week's Vestnik for photos and event summary.
Wednesday, March 5, 2003—VESTNIK/17
SPJST Offers Both Term and Whole Life Insurance The purchase of life insurance
verted to permanent insurance prior to age 65. Term expires at age 70.
SPJST was organized, members bought life insurance to meet the immediate emergency needs at death. Today, members look to the SPJST for a flexible line of life insurance products.
Flexible Protector Plan. Designed as a reducing term insurance plan on two lives over a 20-, 25-, or 30-year period. Pays off on the death of the first insured. Premiums are calculated on combination of two insured ages. Can be used as a mortgage cancellation plan.
remains a cornerstone to membership in the SPJST. When the
Term Insurance Of the two basic types of life insurance, term insurance premiums are the lowest because term insurance offers death protection only and is in effect for a limited period. For example, a member with a ten-year term certificate has protection for that ten-year period -not beyond. If the certificate is renewable, it may be extended for another period at a premium based on the new age. If not renewable, a new certificate may be purchased at the new rate, provided the certificate holder remains insurable. SPJST typically writes term certificates for 10-year and 20-year terms on a level premium basis. Prior to age 65, you can convert an SPJST teen certificate to a permanent plan of insurance with a cash value. Who typically buys term insurance? This varies, of course; however, likely purchasers are young couples starting careers. When budget constraints prohibit purchasing the desired amount of cash value insurance, term insurance is often substituted. The term insurance provides them with a high amount of protection at a low premium. The following listing provides 'a brief summary of the term insurance options that are available: Mod-Term. A modern 10-year term product issued to ages 20-60, renewable to age 70 and convertible prior to age 65 with indeterminate premiums. Can be continued as an Annual Renewable Term certificate from age 70 to 95. Ask about original age enhancement option. Mod-20. A modern 20-year term product issued to ages 20-50, renewable to age 70 and convertible to age 65 with indeterminate premiums. Can be continued as an Annual Renewable Term certificate from age 70 to 95. Elite - 30 Plan. Introduced in 2001, the Elite-30 Plan offers a thirty-year term certificate that is renewable to age 95 and convertible prior to age 65. The premium is guaranteed for the first 20 certificate years; and prior to age 65, may be converted without proof of insurability to any form of life insurance (other than term insurance) then being offered by the SPJST, provided that the amount of insurance applied for does not exceed the amount in force prior to conversion. Annual Renewable Term (ART). A one year term product that automatically renews each year with applicable premiums. Issued to ages 16 through 65. Can be con-
Term 4 Life Plan. Combines elements of both term and whole life insurance. The plan offers level lifetime coverage to age 99 and premiums which start at less than half of a guaranteed whole life premium. Whole Life Insurance As its name suggests, whole life insurance furnishes protection for the "whole life" of the purchaser, regardless of the premium-paying period. Whole life insurance is often purchased not only as premature death protection but also as a vehicle for accumulating funds for emergencies and for retirement. An SPJST whole life certificate also has a "cash value" that can be used to take advantage of business or investment opportunities, help defray your children's college costs or help build retirement income. Likewise, it offers guaranteed protection and guar anteed growth at a guaranteed price. The SPJST offers several variations on the whole life theme: Youth Achiever, Introduced in 2001, the Youth Achiever offers benefits that can last a lifetime. You can get $10,000 to $50,000 of life insurance coverage for your child or grandchild. Premiums are low: $5.40 monthly or $60 annually per $10,000 unit of coverage, with a maximum of five units per youngster. The SPJST Youth Achiever certificate also builds cash value. Accidental death and payor disability riders are available. Senior Life. A whole life product designed as a final expense certificate for ages 50 to 85. Eligibility determined by short medical questionnaire. Physical exam and blood test not required. Affordable and written with relaxed underwriting requirements. Lone Pay Life. A whole life product available with just one premium. The certificate is then paid-up. Issued to ages 0 through 80. Adult and Juvenile Whole Life. A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants that offers affordable premiums and builds cash value. Adult and Juvenile 20-Payment Life. A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants with premiums payable for 20 years. Issued to ages 0 through 60. (Continued on page 21.)
Youth Letters Section District Two youth encouraged to participate in spring meeting Dear Members, The District Two Annual Spring Meeting will be Sunday, March 16, 2003 at Lodge 24, Cyclone. Registration will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. We hope you will make plans to attend. A lot is planned for the day. The Christmas Card Design Contest will be held. Wouldn't it be great to have your card design on the 2003 Christmas card! The design size must be eight and one half inches by five and one half inches and may be drawn
Let's hear what your members and youth clubs are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, c/a SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
either horizontally or vertically. You may use ink, magic markers, crayons, or paint. Entries must be free-hand originals. No computer-generated entries will be accepted. Pencils and additions, such as glitter and cut-outs, will also not be accepted. Please note new rule: SPJST should not be the main focus of the card. This will enable cards to be sold not only to members, but also to the public. Winners must be present to receive their awards. In addition to the Christmas Card Design Contest, a short business meeting will be held to determine the destination of our fall trips, and we will be filling Easter eggs for the Supreme Lodge Eggstravaganza which will be held in April.
Make Plans Now for The Ulimate Spring Vacation SPJST Statewide Camp • March 28 - 30, 2003 It's the "ultimate spring vacation" and a great opportunity for SPJST members to discover all of the fun that SPJST offers. All SPJST members are invited to the Second Annual SPJST State Camp on Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. to Sunday, March 30 at 12 noon. Participants will spend much of their weekend climbing the 50-foot Alpine Tower, creating arts and crafts projects, playing games as well as many other great activities that Green Family Camp offers. Join us for State Camp and you will return home with memories of a weekend you won't soon forget. Camp fees are $70 per person which include all meals, snacks, and programs from Friday evening snack to Sunday lunch. Housing will be in camper cabins. All of the facilities have heat and air-conditioning, so you'll be comfortable no matter what kind of weather March brings. Here are just some of the activities: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6
Alpine Tower Arts and Crafts Basketball Beach Volleyball Board Games Campfire Canoeing Fishing Flag Football Football Gameroom Kickball Music Nature Paddle Boats Ping Pong Rollerblading
• Soccer • Softball • Swimming What to Bring • Comfortable Clothes • Jeans • Pajamas • Rain Gear • Tennis Shoes • Swimwear and Beach Towel Linens • Bath Towels and Wash Cloths • ifitted twin sheet • 1 flat twin sheet • 1 pillow with pillow case • 1 blanket or sleeping bag Other • Toiletries/Personal Items • Flashlight • Alarm Clock • Camera/Film Please label all items with your name. Registration Information
A completed SPJST Camp Application and a deposit of $25 per person are due no later than Monday, March 17. Deposits are non-refundable after March 17. All fees are due prior to the beginning of State Camp on Friday, March 28. For camp applications, maps, and more information, please call State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@ vvm.com . Mail camp application and deposit/fee to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny P,O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 —SPJST-
18NESTN1K—Wednesday, March 5, 2003 Looking forward to seeing you on March 16 at Cyclone for an afternoon of fun! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST-
9, Snook Youth Club reports on March meeting Lodge
The February 5, 2003 meeting of the SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club was called to order at approximately 6:40 p.m. by Ms. Kovar. Shelby Allen, Lauren Burkhalter, Haily Dever, and Haley Jo Jakubik led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto. The register was read. Present were 36 members, no guests, and 11 adults. Holly Slenk gave the secretary's report, and Mia Kovar gave us the treasurer's report. Charity projects for the month of February are to bring one dozen cookies per family and Box Tops for Education and Campbell's Soup labels. Our Assistant Youth Leader Ms. Kovar made the following announcements: The Outreach 2003 Membership Drive is now underway, and she encouraged the youth club members to recruit new members. Ms. Sharon also reminded us of the Christmas Card Design Contest that will be held at the District One Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 13, 2003 in Snook. Flyers were made available at the meeting. SPJST State Camp is March 28, 2003 at Greene Family Camp. Those who are interested should see Ms. Marie to get camp application which is due at the March meeting. Vestnik projects were available and are also due at the next meeting. We still have until March 31, 2003 to turn in pennies for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Ms. Marie had information regarding the WalkAmerica 2003. Those who are interested should sign up. Updates on Youth Achievement Day (YAD) and camp will be forthcoming. Ms. Susan will be visiting our club soon. Ms. Sharon also reminded us to begin thinking about YAD projects and talent. It was voted and decided on that we will have an awards banquet in May. Time and date will be discussed at next meeting. It was also asked that we start collecting empty toilet tissue roles for the Family Fun Day Decorations, and Leaders-in-Training camp will be announced at our next meeting. Members with birthday's in February are Cullen Hairrell, Dacey Smith, Shane Mikoljczak, Bradley Shelfer, and Robert Lewis. The next meeting is March 5, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned with the Lord's Prayer at 7:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Bradley Shelfer, Reporter 3/5/03 —SPJST-
25, Ennis Youth Club welcomes Dustin Motley Lodge
Dear Readers, At our last meeting, our youth leader announced that Dustin Motley has become a member. Dustin has been coming to our meetings as a guest for a very long time and is finally old enough to be a member! We are happy to have him in our club. Welcome, Dustin! Jerrod Ryan, 14 3/5/03 —SPJST-
87, Temple Youth Club meets March 11 Lodge
Dear Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club, Reminder that at our March 11, 2003 meeting, we will be hosting the taco dinner for our mother lodge. Please do not forget to bring what you were assigned to bring. Without everyone participating, this will not be possible. If you have any difficulties in bringing what you were assigned or are unable to attend, please call your youth leader Pam Sedita-Capps 7749115. Dawn Capps 3/5/03 —SPJST-
88, Houston Youth Club meets at Tia Maria's Lodge
Dear Readers, On February 1, 2003 Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club met at Tia Maria's Mexican Food Restaurant, and eVeryone enjoyed the meal. We also had a short meeting to discuss the upcoming events in February and March. We also visited the Lexington, which is a nursing home here in Houston, on February 15. We visited with the members of the nursing home and passed out homemade Valentines and candy. The senior citizens enjoyed our visit and asked us to come again so we are planning to go sometime soon. Afterward, we went to Cici's Pizza and ate from the buffet. Everyone had a fun time, and we enjoyed themselves. Fraternally, Stephanie Boyce, 13 3/5/03 —SPJST-
183, Arlington reports on January meeting Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers: The January 31, 2003 meeting of SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club was called to order at 7 p.m. by
President Nick Culliton. Gena Weeks led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto. Members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer. The register was read by Secretary Kim Culliton. Present were seven members and one adult. Since we only had an informal meeting with no minutes taken in December at the lodge Christmas party, the minutes of the November 22, 2002 meeting were read and approved. Gena Weeks gave the treasurer's report in the absence of our Treasurer Tommy Weeks. This month's fund raising plans are cashing in aluminum cans. The youth club will be washing and cleaning the hall chairs on Friday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m. The lodge will provide pizza for all the workers. Our club's charity project will involve the Texas Masonic Retirement Home. The application form has been sent in, and we are awaiting a reply. We will plan to do some volunteer work there and assist the residents in
forthcoming events. The next meeting will be on Friday, February 28, 2003 at 7 p.m. After the meeting, the youth club members played games and enjoyed having dinner and refreshments served by the adult lodge. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Katie Weeks, 8 112 Reporter 3/5/03
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Refer your
friends and family for membership! Many lodge, youth chill and referral incentives apply! Please contact a lodge sales representative or call the MST Nome Office at (800112145781er details.
SPJST Christmas Card Design Contest Please Read for Guidelines and Deadlines When is it? District contests will be held at each district's spring meeting. Meeting dates are as follows: District One—April 13 District Two—March 16 District Three—April 27 District Four—April 27 District Five—March 2 District Six—March 23 District Seven—May 18 What is it? The 2003 Christmas Card Contest is sponsored by SPJST to encourage youth members to be creative and express their artistic talents. The winning designs will be the official Christmas cards for the SPJST Home Office. These SPJST Christmas Cards will also be available for purchase. Who can enter? SPJST members ages six to high school senior may enter.
Judging Designs will be judged on the design's overall appearance and appeal, creativity and originality, and ability to reproduce on a Christmas card. One design in each age category will be selected at each district's spring meeting and sent to the SPJST Home Office. A total of four designs (one in each age category) will be selected for the 2003 SPJST Christmas Cards. The Rules • Submit entry on an official entry form (available from SPJST youth leaders or the State Youth Director) or draw your design in an 8 1/2-inch by 5 1/2-inch space on a sheet of plain, white paper. Design size must be 8 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches. This is equivalent to a regular sheet of typing paper folded in half. Designs may be drawn either horizontal or vertical.
Awardt State Awards • Ages 6 to 8 $100 U.S. Savings Bond and design on Christmas cards
• Use ink, magic markers, crayons, or paint. No pencils and no additions (cut-outs, glitter, etc.).
• Ages 9 to $100 U.S. Savings Bond and design on Christmas cards
• Entries must be freehand originals created by the youth member. No computer-designed entries accepted.
• Ages 12 to 14 • $100 U.S. Savings Bond and design on Christmas cards
• SPJST should not be the main focus of the card.
• Ages 15 to High School Senior $100 U.S. Savings Bond and design on Christmas cards
How to Enter • Contests will be held at each district's spring meeting. Please check the Vestnik for your district's meeting date and location and contest registration time.
Participation Awards All Christmas Card Contest participants will receive a participation certificate and 20 merit points. District awards will also be presented.
Got Questions? Need an entry form? Call State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny at (800) 727-7578 or by E-mail at melaniez@vvm.com —SPJST-
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MARCH 2003 VESTNIK PROJECT This project earns a maximum 40 points in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Point System Completed project must be received no later than April 10, 2003. Mail to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny • PO Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503
Czech Easter Customs
Whose Kite.
Part 2 of 3 Easter Sunday is a day of -preparStions for Easter Monday. Girls paint, color, and decorate eggs, if they have not done so before, and boys prepare their Easter whips. The whip ("pomlazka") is used by boys who go caroling on Easter Monday and whip girls on the legs. This may sound scary, but it is fun. Do not imagine a whip that is used on horses. The Easter whip is made from osier twigs which are braided together. (Osier is any of the various willows whose pliable twigs are used for furniture and basketry). The more twigs, the more difficult it is to braid a whip. Boys used to make their own whips in the past, but this tradition and skill is long gone and Easter whips can be bought in stores and on the streets. Some men do not even bother and use a single twig or even a kitchen spatula! Easter eggs ("kraslice") are painted by girls and women. There are many techniques to decorate Easter eggs and they usually require a certain level of skill. You can use bees wax, straw, watercolors, and picture stickers. A nationwide Easter egg contest is even held in (Source: www.locallingo.com) Prague around Easter time.
Follow the strings to see who is connected to which kite. Write the number of the kite below each child.
Answer/complete the following. 1. What is the Czech word for Easter eggs? 2. Easter Sunday is a day of preparations for Easter 3. Name two items from the list above that are used to decorate Easter eggs: 4. A nationwide Easter egg contest is held in around Easter time. 5. The Easter whip is made from
twigs. go caroling on Easter Monday.
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Outreach 2003 Membership Drive Youth Incentives Youth Club Member and Youth Club Incentives Youth Program incentives will apply when both of the following criteria are achieved: • 2,205 applications written in 2003 and • of those 2,205, at least 450 applications must be between the ages of 0 and 17 Youth Club Members Grand Prize For each member that a youth club member recruits, the youth club member receives one chance for a trip to New York City. SPJST Bronze Heart Award Recruit one new member. • One chance for grand prize. • Ten points in merit contest. • Name in Vestnik. • Bronze Heart award. SPJST Silver Heart Award Recruit three new members. • Three chances for grand prize (one chance for each) • 30 points in merit contest (10 points for each) • Name and picture in Vestnik • Silver Heart award
SPJST Gold Heart Award Recruit six new members. • Six chances for grand prize (one chance for each) • 60 points in merit contest (10 points for each) • Name and picture in Vestnik • Gold Heart award The Ultimate SPJST Youth Member Award Top youth recruiter. In addition to above incentives (grand prize chances, merit points, name and picture in Vestnik and Gold Heart Award), the youth member receives: • 100 points in merit contest. • Big Trophy • $250 shopping spree to a favorite store • Recognition at SPJST awards banquet. District Youth Counselor Incentive The DYC will receive a prize for each youth club in his/her district that achieves their youth club goal, provided that there is an increase in district youth club membership based on quarterly reports — by 10 percent or 10 members — whichever is greater.
Youth Leader Incentive
Each youth leader who meets the fol-, lowing criteria will receive a prize: • Achieve youth club goal; and • Increase youth club membership, based on quarterly reports, by 10 percent or five new members, whichever is greater.
Youth Club Incentives Each youth club receives a prize for each application written, ages 0 to 17. Each youth club receives an additional prize for each application written who joins the youth club. The youth club that writes the most applications will receive a trip to a Texas amusement park. —SPJST-
SPJST Youth Achiever is a life insurance plan for young people, ages o to 15.
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For members ages six to high school senior, SPJST's Youth Program provides opportunities to build self-confidence, make new friends and attend camp. The Youth Program reflects the great potential of the SPJST — young and old — working together to serve the community and celebrate life. See free poster offer on page four.
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Ucme se Cesky Let us Study Czech Lekee devtita - Lesson No. 9 SEASONS AND HOLIDAYS faro--- spring tato— summer podzim— fall zirna— winter pondeli— Monday iiter y— Tuesday stfecla— Wednesday tek— Thursday patek— Friday sobota— Saturday neriele— Sunday "Poncieli" is the day after Sunday (po nadeli). "Stfeda" is the day in the middle of the week (middle— stied). "Ctvrtek" is the fourth day of the week (fourth— etvrti). "Melt" is the fifth day (fifth— 04). "Sobota" has its origin in the biblical Sabbath. "Neale" is the day when the Lord orders us not to work (Mat— to work; nedelat-- not to work). This explana tion of the origin of the words may perhaps help you to remember them better. Vanoce— Christmas ttedrY den— Christmas Eve Hod Boll vanoZni— Christmas Day Novy rok— New Year's Day NovY rok— New Year vesele Vanoce— Merry Christmas gt'astnY a veselY Nova' rok— Happy New Year Ptist— Lent, Fast Velikonoce— Easter Zele0 etvrtek— Holy Thursday Velky patek— Good Friday Bila sobota— Holy Saturday Hod Bo/1 velikonoeni-- Easter Day vesele Velikonoce— Happy Easter velikonoeni vajieko— Easter Egg kraslice— Hand-painted Easter Egg. In most of Europe, _there was one more holiday at Easter— "Pondeli Velikononi".--- (Easter Monday). That was the day for gaity. After six weeks of Lent, the time of sacrifice, came Easter Day (Hod Boil velikonoeni,) as a day of rejoicing because of Christ's Resurrection, but that stilt was a day full of deep religious meaning— a solemn day. Adding of another holiday on Monday gave opportunity for more wordly signs of joy. The boys, from toddlers to young unmarried men, were pursugirls could avoid a "whipping" only by offering the fellows fancily-painted Easter eggs. Some were fresh eggs while the more elaborately painted ones were only shells. They were fine examples of folk art. In the Eastern part of the country, the customs called also for practical jokes like pouring of cold water over an unsuspecting victim, etc. It was not unusual to have a dance on Monday just to give an outlet to the vivacity of the people pinned up during Lent.. Another occasion for a celebration is the Namesday or the Birthday. In this country, one's Namesday is rarely celebrated, but in Czechoslovakia, it is put on the same level as the Birthday. On the days of popular patron saints such as St. Joseph, St. Wenceslau.s
(Vaclav) or St. Anna, it is not uncommon to have bands of musicians going from one. Joseph's house to another and serenading him. Also dances are often organized on the nearest Saturday and named Soselska, Vicla yska or Annenska zabava. The word "zabava" stands for entertainment, but is often used also to mean dance. On one's Namesday or Birthday, people are congratulated as follows: V gecko nejlepgi k svatku— Everything best for your Namesday. Vgecko nejlep gf k narozeninamEverything best for your birthday gfastne a vesele narozeniny— happy birthday mnoho gtesti, zdravi a spokojenostigood health and much happiness. All the above can be preceded by "1 wish you" In Czech— "Pieji yam" or "Pfeji Ti". The first is the polite and the latter the familiar form. The word "zdravi" stands for health, "gtestf" for happiness, "spokojenost" for satisfaction, "narozeniny" for birthday, and "svatek" for namesday.. As you can see, the above English translation of "mnoho gtesti, zdravi a spokejenosti" is not a literal one. Learn the above phrases and use them in greeting those of your friends who know Czech. They will be appreciated. —SPJST-
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znaene roz g ireni zajmu o Texas v jinYch statech Ameriky a sveta a taxaskYch krajant o (lea ve svete. Dotazy a Cldriky eposilejte na adresu: Dr. Clinton Machann, Editor of Kosmas, Dep. of English, 4227 TAMU, College Station, TX. 778434227, e-mail: c-machannATtamuedu, fax (979) 845-4898, 4konn y' 'redaktor je David Z. Chroust, 5000 TAMU, Sterling Evans Library, TAMU, College Station, TX. 77843-5000, d-chroustATtamu.edu . email: Webstranka Kosmasu je: http: //www.englishaamu.edu/pubs/kosmas Jeho zprava byla vypracova'na pisemne a byla k disposici p'fitomnYm Clentim. President na g i nadace Marvin Marek pfipomenul, ze nektefi fa diteie nasi nadace byli na svetovekonferenci SVU v Plzni v Ceske republice. Nag'e nadace ustanovila katedru eeskeho jazyka na Texaske universite a Hlavinkovo a CEFT stipendium pro morayske studenty ph Texaske A&M universite. Vzpomnel, ze jiz plistehovalci a pak dal gi generace na gich lidi podporovaly vzdelavaci instituce v Texasu. Vzpomnel na desate vS;ro6i tinarti Dra. Johna J. Slaivanka, kterY byl jednim ze zakladateth a udrionadace v dobe titlumu einnosti do te doby, kdy nova generace pokraCovala v praci. Zaloleni katedry eeskeho jazyka byl sen Dra. J. J. Skfivdnka a jeho odchod byl snad kdy videl, le katedra se ustanovila v blizke dobe. Doporu61 spolupraci na nagi webstrance jako povinnost i pdvo kaideho elena. Jeho zprava byla vypracovana pisemne a ema k disposici plitomnYm 61enin. Ng tajenmik Paul Hlavinka nebyl pfitomen, podal pisemnou zpravu emailem. Na g pokladnik Anton Pustejovsk§ vyzval Cleny, aby ph pfileiitosti 50. vS"7roCi zaloieni nadace se snaiili ziskat noveeleny a finaneni pfispevky v jakekoliv podobe, jak to na pfiklad ucinil zesnu1y" Tim KostomlatsV, kter)i daroval nadaci peknou C6stku v dolarech. Vyplifte 'eky na CEFT a po glete na adresu: Anton PustejovsK 4632 W Stanford Avenue, Dallas, TX. 75307. Cesky pisici dopisovatel Jan Vaculik doporueil elendm, aby si procviCovali eegtinu 6tenim krajanskeho tisku. Nos prAmt" z6stupee Sidney Kacif upozornil, zalo2eni katedry eeskeho jazyka z6jem o nage dedictvi ye state. N g zastupce ph Texaske universite Roger Kol6f s Jamesem Sassinem a Rev. Markem Labajem se segli dvakrat s pfedstaviteli university a projednali dinelite otazky. Sou'eastc na geho programu byla
5.1irezna 2003 zprava o einnosti katedry eeskeho jazyka, literatury a kultury ph Texaske universite. Profesorka Hana Pichova uvedla, e temef sto osob je zapojeno do okruhu vlivu eegtiny. Uvaluji o tretim roeniku. Nekolik studentit pracuje na bakalafskem a doktorandskem stupni a vyucovani bylo roig ifeno pomoci Mint, umnti a dejin. V tomto roce budou prakticke kursy v Brne na Morave a od ledna promitaji Ceske a vYchodoevropske filmy. Na podzim meli velmi Uspegnou konferenci o dile Milana Kun dery a lest lidi z celeho svaa miuvilo po dva dny, jak Moravan Milan Kundera ovlivnil jejich svet. Milan Kundera byl pritomen. Nektefi feditele podali zpravy o udalostech na riiznych mistech Texasu. Nadace obdriela dopis od Effie Rosenove z Houstonu, TX. se zpdvou, ze vy'stayba jejich kulturmho stfediska pokraeuje a v pfigti'm roce v tete by se mohli pfestehovat do nove budovy. Texasko-eeske kulturni stredisk° v La Grange, TX. oznamilo umysl postavit budovu knihovny a musea, jehol east by mela laYt urCena pro archivy vgech organisaci a krajanskich spolkti, kterd' nemaji stal§ archiv. Tyto organisace by mohly take finan&te' podpofit tuto stavbu. Roger Kolkozndmil, e profesorka Svatava Jakobsonovd darovala vetginu parnStek a sbirek museu Slovanske podporujici jednoty statu Texas, kde bude postavena exposice na jeji pamAtku. Pak n‘sledovaly proslovy natetich hosta z Texaske university. Tim West lief Cegtinu v prvnim ro6niku a dostal se k 6e gtine oklikou, protde v Texasu je jedin)', program vy girho vzdelani v Ce gtine po celem severoamerickem kontinente. Nyni pracuje na disertaci pro dokto randsky. program. Nametem je reakce Milana Kundery a Vaclava Havla z roku 1969 na Praiskejaro 1968 a okupaci spfatelenymi sovetskeho bloku. Oba regi otazlau existence maleho ndroda mezi velmocemi ve strategickem bodu stredni Evropy. Magdalena Vintrova je z Blanska na Morave a studovala na Masarykove universite v Brne angliCtinu jako druhY jazyk a vypravela o prvnich zkugenostech v Texasu. Seznamila se se nvotem krajanti a byla udivena, mnohe tradice a zvyky jsou v Texasu lepe zachovany nei ye stare vlasti. Mdme stejne kofeny, ale v§voj byl jiny' za posledmch 150 let. Podekovala nadaci za podporu a udelenistipendia. Po kra'tke pl'estdvce ndsledovala pravidelnd Ctvrtelni schrize Sboru fed-
Wednesday, March 5, 2003—VESTNIK/21 itehl nadace. Pfitomni tediteV raznili, ie je nutno udr/ovat spoluprki mezi jednotlivYjmi krajanskymi organisacemi a je nutno vyt1/..it vkch prostfedkil k propagaci nagi nadace a naysi price zejmdna pi=ed 50. vy'ro6in zaloienc nadace. Webstrkka maze poslou fit, zdokonaluje se a meni podle obsahu. Musime podporovat prospgnou tinnost na universitkh v rtiznY'ch podobach a pro rtizne
Dalsi generace na'fich potomkt si Piisti schke se bude konat v uspech nagi price zasloug Austine, TX. a bude velmi —SPJSTprotoie urg sm& nazi dal gi tinnosti a za6neme s pfi'provami na oslavy 50. vYron' zaloieni nadace. Datum a Advertising in the Vestnik? misto bude upresneno pozAi tajem$5 per column inch. niliem. Kandy 61ova, kterY chce praFor more information, covat ye prospeich nisi veci, je srde6ne" please contact vitan. Prke nadace se nyni roigifuje a the Vestnik office at potlebujeme ochotne pracovnily. (800) 727-7578.
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March 11 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) - Gordon Hammons—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call George McBride, cluster leader/TAA Director (817) 237-0035.
April 2 Central and East European film series on the UT, Austin Campus: Czech film - Daisies. See the department's web page for details http:/ www.utexas. edu/cola/depts/slavic/films.htm
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April 13 8th Annual Czech SpringFest hosted by Czech Heritage Society of Texas Harris County Chapter, Inc.—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Food, kroj collection, genealogy room, country store, music, games for the little ones, vendors galore, Czech exhibits, silent auction, homemade ice cream served by the SPJST Youth Club, artist from the Czech Republic demonstrates the art of making figurines out of dough, traditional Czech Sunday dinner - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., sauerkraut/sausage after 2 p.m. For more information, call (713) 249-0500.
SPJST Offers Both Term and Whole Life Insurance (Continued from page 17.) Universal Life. A product that offers a level monthly premium with a levelor an increasing-death benefit option. In addition, it offers the mem ber an interest-sensitive cash value with a guaranteed rate of interest. For current rate, contact the SPJST Home Office. The accumulation of cash values are tax-free until distribution; likewise, death benefits are also exempt from taxation.
Providing members who qualify with home and real estate financing up to $250,000 on notes ranging from 1 - 3o years.
March 6 - 9 National Accordion Convention at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, Plano, Texas. Call (972) 881-1881/days only and ask for TAA rates. Complete convention information will soon be available on the web: http://Accordions.com/TAA and click on festival.
March 11 Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society meeting—at the Pflugerville Community Library, 102 South 10th St. (east of the Pflugerville High School), at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Vlasta Vitek (512) 8360383.
In order to be considered for a mortgage loan with the SPJST, you or your spouse must be a member of the Society. Likewise, each immediate family is subject to a maximum financing limitation of $250,000. The SPJST is currently offering home and farm mortgages with notes ranging from 1 - 30 years. For more information regarding the SPJST's Mortgage Lending Program, please contact the SPJST Mortgage Lending Department at (800) 727 7578 and ask to speak to Ann Paruzinski.
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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 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 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 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 6 COTTONWOOD Friday, March 7—Social, 6:30 p.m.; Trustees meeting, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18—Insurance meeting, 6 p.m. Friday, March 21—Social/game night, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22--SPJST State 42 domino tournament 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) 8265863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are 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 6 p.m. 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, March 23—Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen, polkas/waltzes/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, March 30—Combination, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, June 28—Western Day: Mike Mogonye, President of Elgin SPJST Lodge 18 and Irene Helgren, Chairperson of the House and Rental Committee, welcome all class reunions to Open House, 2 to 5 p.m. on Western Day. Dance will be by King of Swing, 7 to 11 p.m. $6 per person. Call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534; or Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. 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 Helgren at (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking.
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 Sunday, March 9—Youth Club meeting and adult meeting both start at 2 p.m. Dessert items always welcome! Saturday, April 5—Texas Spring Gala; Dinner by Cyclone Corral, Music by the Vrazels; Guest Performance by Miss Texas Lisa Dalzell; 21 Super Door prizes and more -- $50 per couple. See an active member for tickets. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, March 13—Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15—Dining room rental Sunday, March 16—RVOS No. 51 Meeting at 2 p.m. Monday, March 17—SPJST Sales Class, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 22—RVOS No. 51 Picnic Sunday, March 23—Jimmy Gomez and the Country Outlaws, c/w. 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 6—Dining room rental Sunday, April 6—Youth Club meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12—Rental Sunday, April 13—Jimmy Gomez and the Outlaws, c/w. 2 to 6 p.m. Note: For the winter months, lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 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) 875-8381 and leave a message. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Wharton County Library located at 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Saturday, March 8—Jimmy Heap and the Melody Masters Second Annual Reunion; 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Music by the Texas Pioneers and Johnny Lyons and the Country Nu Notes. Tickets: $6. For information or reservations, please call Mrs. Jimmy Heap at (512) 365-6552 or Jimmy Heap, Jr. at (615) 855-3292. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 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
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Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is one week prior to the publication date of issue. Send your updates to: VESTNIK, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: vanicek@spjst.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you. COMMERCIAL RATES SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. 2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"
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Sunday afternoon dances. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 3527442; or Tommy Schiller (512) 3657632. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan. LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, March 8—The Shack Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35. in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Sunday, April 27—Annual picnic Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each Month at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE 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) 648-2317 (lodge hall.) LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON Thursday, March 6—Private Saturday, March 8—No Dance Sunday, March 9—Battle Dance: Leo Majek of Corpus Christi and Vrazel Polka Band. Saturday, March 15—Clem Kubacek Band Monday, March 17—Private Tuesday, March 18—Board Meeting, 7 p.m. 22—Country Saturday, March Expressions Saturday, March 29—Red Ravens of El Campo Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6
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p.m. Hall phone: (254) 985-2548. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. For rentals, please call Edwin Pechal at (254) 985-2282. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. 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 Ellinger Fire Department. LODGE 54, WEST Friday, March 7—First Quarterly Meeting, 7 p.m. Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 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 No. 1-751052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76 WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. LODGE 79 CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third §unday 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.
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Phone (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 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.
Please note that the 2003 Lodge 84 Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can LODGE 97, PLACEDO be reached at (214) 321-1129. Lodge Friday, March 14-Meeting/Games meetings are the third Monday of each night, 6:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, Co-op Building, 102 South Ben Jordan. 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, Mailed invitation to follow. call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call · Lodge meetings are held in March, June, Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. September, and December. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental infor mation, call Bertha Capps (254) 7784371/shop; or (254) 773-6164 /home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, March 8-Jack Melick, big band. $12/per person. *Dress Code Saturday, March 15-Aubrey Tucker, big band. $1 O/person. *Dress Code Saturday, March 22-The Twilights, polka/variety. $6/person. Saturday, March 29-No Dance Saturday, April 5-Gus Lindermann, big band. $11/person. *Dress Code. Saturday, April 12-Jodie Mikula Orchestra, polka/variety. $7/person. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to mid night, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird spe cial starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Sunday of each month at1 p.m. unless otherwise announced. LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, March 7-Nobles of Notes, 8:30 to 11 :30 p.m. Dress Code. Friday, March 14-Charlie Patteson, 8:30 to 11 :30 p.m. Dress Code. Sunday, March 16-Annual St. Patrick's Day dance with music by the popular Don Peachey Orchestra of Burnet, Wisconsin. 3 to 7 p.m. Make reservations now for this very well attended dance. Friday, March 21-Jim Petty, 8:30 to 11 :30 p.m. Dress Code. Friday, March 28-Buddy Cox Buddy's Big Band, 8:30 to 11 :30 p.m. Dress Code. Sunday,, April 6-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, c/w. 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 sec ond Sunday of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday arid 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 Vestnikand 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 wed dings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 6241361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114.
LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, March 16-Anniversary lun cheon: Barbecue chicken lunch provid ed by lodge. Members asked to bring dessert. Meal at 12:30, followed by brief meeting, and games. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August; and 6:30 p.m. September through May. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon. Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, March 9-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for weddings or parties, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at6 p.m. LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at6p.m.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless other wise stated. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting loca tion, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held monthly on 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. LODGE172,PASADENA Saturday, March 15-Tommy Cloudt Hall is located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena. Lodge 172 holds a dance on the first Saturday of each month and on the third Saturday of the month if hall is available. The dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The hall is open for rentals the rest of the month. For information regard ing hall rentals for birthday, retirement and Christmas parties, wedding receptions etc., please call Vicki (281) 542-1774; for reservations, call (281) 487-3297. The Executive board and trustees meet on the first Monday of each month at 11 a.m. The regular lodge meeting is held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 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. 174-18083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview. LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street. LODGE18~BURLESON Lodge hall is located on l-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 meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1 :30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For informa tion regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538; or (972) 263-9031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Pavlas Meeting Room at 114 Main Street.
LODGE185 NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. LODGE 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7 420733095-41002. 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. LODGE189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Please note: 2002 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 Krogeťs.) LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesdayoř 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 Marilyn Page at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie Flowers at (936) 632-1217. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7p.m. LODGE196 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) 373-9482; Alma (281) 351-1045; or Mary Lee (713) 468-0432. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. LODGE200 BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. LODGE201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 P.,m. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 8300796; or (979) 830-0118. LODGE202 JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1 :30 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center unless otherwise noted. Youth club meets at 2:30 p.m. at the same location unless otherwise noted. LODGE204 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 wel come. Bring a guest, and maybe we can make a member out of him. 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. LODGE215 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. -SP.JST-
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