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Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates April 12 April 13 April 13 April 18 April 19 April 19 April 19 April 25 April 27 April 27 April 27
SPJST Supports Library, Archives and Museum District One Director Donnie Victorick, on behalf of the SPJST Supreme Lodge, presents SPJST Library, Archives and Museum (LAM) Treasurer Margaret Haisler with a check for $5,000. The donation is an annual allocation made by the SPJST as authorized by the 2000 SPJST Convention. The presentation was made in the SPJST LAM's new Svatava P. Jakobson Reading Room. Please see related story for details.
May 4 May 4 May 11 May 17 May 18 May 18
Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party District One Spring Meeting at Lodge 9, Snook Free Appreciation Dance at Lodge 47, Seaton Good Friday • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza at Lions' Park, Temple Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Easter Party Lode 84, Dallas Junior Youth Club Easter Party Lodge 183, Arlington hosts Melodion Band from the Czech Republic Lodge 38, Kovar Annual Picnic District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 25, Ennis District Four Spring Meeting at St. Ambrose Fellowship Hall in Wall hosted by Lodge 160 Lodge 29, Taylor May Fest - Dinner and Dance Lodge 172, Pasadena Social- Dinner and Dance Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother's Day Barbecue State Horseshoe Tournament, Lion's Park, Temple District Seven Spring Meeting hosted by Lodge 133, San Antonio at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Lodge 80, Holland Annual Picnic —SPJST-
SPJST LAM dedicates reading room in memory of Svatava Jakobson The Svatava P. Jakobson Reading Room, the newest addition to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum was dedicated at a special ceremony in Temple, Texas on Sunday afternoon, March 9. The SPJST LAM is located at the SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main Street. The reading room honors Svatava P. Jakobson, distinguished educator and musicologist, who died in September 2000. The room is fitted with furnishings, art, artifacts, and memorabilia from Professor Jakobson's home in Austin and will serve as a research area for scholars working with the LAM's collection. Among the special guests in attendance at the dedication ceremony were Ms. Jakobson's nephew, Michal Basch and his wife, Marcela, of the Svatava Jakobson Czech Republic. A Home With Character 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. An Active Life 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 academics interested in Czech subjects as well as to Texas-Czechs with an interest in cultural preservation. Born in Vienna, Austria, March 19, 1908, Svatava was an avid lifelong collector of books, art, and music of particular interest were folk art and folk music. Early on, these interests led to her graduate work at Charles University in Prague that culminated in a dissertation on Moravian folk (Continued on page 3.)
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Fitted with furnishings, art, artifacts, and memorabilia from Professor Jakobson's Austin home, the Svatava Jakobson Reading Room will serve as an inviting research venue for scholars utilizing the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum collection. Austin architect Roger Kolar, a longtime friend of the late Dr. Jakobson, oversaw the installation of the room and served as master of ceremonies for the dedication.
2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, April 9, 2003
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
VESTNI
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EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION: BRIAN VANICEK, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Home:. 13851 St. Hwy. 53, Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com
OFFICERS
HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254)771-1359
GENE McBRIDE, FICF VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Cell Phone: (254) 534-1450 E-mail: genemc@spjst.com
LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 E-mail: lanitaa@spjst.com
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 E-mail: jerrymik@spjst.com Home Phone: (254) 773-2950
SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 E-mail: Iglofc@stonemedia.com P.O. Box 5119, Temple, Texas 76505
DIRECTORS
DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 (979) 224-3125 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691
STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (325) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855
LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT
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 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marcell Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 F.M. 166, Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx., 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Tx. 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8045 District Five - Edna Wehring, 1831 Crystal Ct., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2815 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (512) 874-4461
District Seven - Polly Bayer, 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Tx. 78114 - (830) 216-7954 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 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 Jerry Kucera, F1C (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (325) 442-3038 or (325) 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
DISTRICT V
GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575
Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR
MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904
BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital_Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114
BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange, Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Riege? 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 Pflug,haupt, 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
MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC (254) 773-1575, Mobile: (254) 534-0807 E-mail: melaniez@vvm.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I SUSAN SKRABANEK, 2657 F.M. 166, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 863-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 24Q0 LAZY HOLLOW, APT. 248D, HOUSTON, TX 77063
(713) 974-3946 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX
Two Key ingredients As much as I like to eat barbecue, I've never been much of a cooker. To be really good at anything — whether it's barbecuing or building a successful fraternal program — takes desire and commitment. Now, just because I don't fancy myself as a cooker, that doesn't mean I don't enjoy helping out at cookouts or cook-offs. It can be fun. You don't have to run the show to be an important part of the process. Building a strong fraternal program works the same way! While active participation in your local lodge is not a requirement, it is active participation that brings life and vitality to your lodge and to the SPJST. Once again, you don't have to run the show to be an important part of the process. As important as the sale of life insurance is to our Society, it isn't balance sheets alone that make the SPJST story worth telling. It's the stories of men, women and children whose lives have been enriched as a result of active participation. At its best, the lodge experience can become a form of self-expression as well as an extension of a member's social and community life.
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Attention SPJST Graduates* nd parents and grandparents of Graduates! Whether it's your high school com-
mencement or college graduation, it's quite an accomplishment. Share your achievement with other members of the Society in a special May 14 issue of the Vestnik. To be included, please complete the following biographical sketch and send it, along with a small photograph, by May 2, to:
VESTNIK SPJST GRADUATES c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. BOX loo • Temple, Texas 76503 Please print clearly. Thank you!
Name Telephone: Graduating from (name of High School or College)
Lodge No. and Name Major (If Applicable) Future Plans Parents
154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037
SPJST LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM
Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator
Office: (254) 773-1575 • P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
That's an awesome obligation for a lodge to fulfill and to maintain! But it happens! In many parts of the state, the SPJST is known as much for its contributions to celebrating Czech heritage and culture and contributing to the quality of life as it is for life insurance. Not surprising is the fact that many of our top-producing lodges — in terms of insurance sales — are those which promote strong fraternal programs and partnerships within the community. Fraternalism is all about working together to achieve common goals and to make life better for our fellow man. In the words of author and volunteer leader Shar McBee, "It is in giving that we receive . . . If we want people to follow us, we have to meet them where they are. Leading them means helping them fulfill their needs." Even if you've never been involved in your local lodge, please give it a chance. Honestly, I don't know of a single lodge officer out there who wouldn't welcome having a few new hands on deck. Most, I believe, are ready to welcome new volunteers with open arms. —SPJST-
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Reading Room (Continued from page 1.) music. At the University, she met and married Roman Jakobson, founder of the Prague Linguistic Circle, who would receive international recognition as a linguist and scholar. Svatava's fieldwork in folk music and ethnography took her to Poland, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, and Rumania. In 1939, the impending Nazi takeover forced her and her husband to leave the University of Brno and escape to Denmark. They stayed there briefly, fleeing ahead of the Nazi armies into Norway where they endured train bombings, hiding in the mountains, and sleeping in a hay barn. Crossing a bridge into Sweden in a horse-drawn sleigh, the Jakobson's were briefly jailed and finally reached Stockholm in May 1940. Still in peril, they sought the help of the American Ambassador and eventually acquired the papers that would permit them to leave for the United States. As Roman taught linguistics at Columbia, Harvard, and MIT, Svatava was a lecturer in Czech language and Slavic folklore at Harvard. She continued her interest in folk music, working with John Lomax, and his son, Alan, who was curator of the Archive of American Folksong of the Library of Congress While in New York, she wrote a regular column for Czech immigrants for the newspaper, Nove-Yorkse Listy, and in the late 1940s, served as editorin-chief of the magazine, America, a state department publication. In 1967, after she and Roman had divorced, Svatava came to teach for a year in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literature at the University of Texas at Austin. Captivated by the Czech communities in East Central Texas, she chose to make Austin her home, teaching Czech language and literature at UT for a decade, researching the culture of the Moravian immigrants to texas, and gaining a reputation throughout the state for her scholarship and involvement. Despite her status as a naturalized citizen of the United States since 1952, Svatava was denied a visa for. visit to her beloved Czechoslovakia until 1968 when a liberalization of the communist regime occurred there. During her visit 'that year, she was temporarily trapped in Prague when
Soviet and Warsaw Pact forces invaded the country. In the chaos, she escaped to the West and returned to AuStin to continue her teaching career. Fdr the 1976 bicentennial celebration, Svatava was asked by the Smithsonian Institution to arrange and coordinate participation of all Eastern European countries in the folk festival on the National Mall. After her retirement from the University of Texas in 1978, Svatava continued to work with students, monitoring their projects and extending her own ethnographic studies of the Texas Czechs. She donated more than 3,000 books, hundreds of tapes and recordings and a vast collection of Czech newspapers to University of Texas libraries. . In 1993, she received the Texas Czech Heritage Award for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Czech heritage in the state. About the SPJST LAM The SPJST Library, Archives and Museum (LAM) in Temple, Texas is a "must-see" for visitors to the city and state. Through its varied collections, the SPJST LAM seeks to preserve the culture, the memories and the proud history of Texans of Czech ancestry. Moreover, it stands as a tribute to the pioneer spirit, resourcefulness and valor of our Texas forefathers and mothers. The library contains more than 23,000 books and manuscripts. There is also an extensive collection of genealogical texts and research materials Plan a Visit The SPJST LAM is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. It is closed on weekends and holidays except by appointment. Admission is free. All group tours are booked through the Office of the SPJST President at (800) 727-7578 and should be booked at least two weeks in advance of the desired date. All donations collected support the SPJST LAM Development Program, educational and museum exhibits and outreach programs. To acknowledge your contribution, the SPJST LAM offers special recognition for each level of membership. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, please contact LAM Treasurer Margaret Haisler at (979) 272-8657 or any of the District LAM Directors listed on page 8 of this week's Vestnik. —SPJST-
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
State Youth Director presents April report, posts notice of coming events Dear Members and Friends, This is a time when some of our friends are across the waters doing a job so that we can enjoy these upcoming events. We are thinking about all of them. Wishing all of you a very Happy Easter. Easter Eggstravaganza The SPJST is hosting an'Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 19 at Lions Park in Temple, located off of Hickory Road, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Activities will include a Texassized Easter egg hunt with lots of prize eggs; the Easter Bunny; a moon walk; face painting; refreshments; door prizes; and Czech Easter egg decorating demonstrations. Everyone is invited! Outreach 2003 Membership Drive There's lots of exciting youth incentives in the Outreach 2003 Membership Drive awaiting you! Encourage your youth to take some time at each meeting to recommend their friends on the "magic yellow cards." Then, mail these in to the Home Office. Please remind your youth members that the top prize for the youth who recruits the most new members (new applications) is a $250 shopping spree to his/her favorite store. And, the prize for the top youth club is a trip to a Texas amusement park! These will be awarded when the state goal of 2,205 applications and the youth goal of 450 applications are achieved. All referrals must be submitted on the yellow cards. If you have any questions about the youth part of Outreach 2003, please call me. The youth goal is 450. Christmas Card Design Contest Held at Spring District Meetings A Christmas Card Contest will be held at your district spring meeting. All SPJST youth are encouraged to enter. Prizes will be awarded. The top state winner's design in each age group will be on the 2003 SPJST Christmas cards. The cards will be the official SPJST Christmas Cards and will also be available for sale. Meeting Dates District One—Sunday, April 13 District Three—Sunday, April 27
District Four—Sunday, April 27 District Seven—Sunday, May 18 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive What a great year it has been for the 100 Pennies Scholarship. Drive! Thanks to all of our members and friends, we have exceeded this year's goal of $15,000! So far, the scholarship drive has raised almost $21,000. Thank you! Youth Club Officer Elections All youth clubs are to elect their officers in May for the 2003-2004 youth year. Positions to be elected and responsibilities can be found in the Youth Club Handbook on pages 12 and 13. Flag Day Contest All SPJST youth are encouraged to enter this year's Flag Day Contest for ages 6 to high school senior. Let's make this a record-setting year on participation in the Flag Day Contest. There's also some Flag Day Fun for members ages 8 and under this year— it's a special "Color the Flag." Although the "Color the Flag" will not be judged, participants' names will go into a drawing for some cool prizes. Encourage all SPJST youth to participate in these Flag Day activities. Also, the Home Office will sponsor a Flag Day Ceremony on Friday morning, June 13. All entries will be displayed at the ceremony. LIT Workshop—June 13 to 15 High school youth club members (incoming freshman to high school senior) are encouraged to apply for the SPJST Leader-In-Training Program. All accepted applicants will attend the LIT Workshop set for Friday, June 13 to Sunday; June 15. The workshop will begin on Friday evening at 7 p.m. at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange. Through various activities, the LITs will learn team-building, leadership skills, and responsibility. LITs must have attended at least one year of district camp in order to attend the workshop. Lots of learning and exciting activities are planned for the LITs. . Youth club members must submit an LIT application and a green camp form to their youth leaders. The youth leader and the DYC must then recommend the youth to attend the workshop. LIT applications are due May 15 to your DYC. Also, 2003 youth club graduates who attended last year's LIT Workshop may attend this year's workshop as Senior LITs and serve as a Senior LIT at this year's summer camp. (Continued on page 11.)
INTEREST RATES
DEDICATION ATTENDEES — Pictured, from left, are Michal Basch, Marcelo Bosch, SPJST LAM Director Margaret Haisler, SPJST LAM Director Jerry Milan, Helen Oelrich, Roger Kolar, SPJST LAM Director Roxie Bertrand, Temple Mayor Bill Jones, SPJST LAM Director Howard Leshikar and SPJST District One Director Donnie Victorick.
Mortgage Rates 75% Owner Residence/ Farm Property 5.500% for 1 to 15 years 6.000% for 16 to 20 years 6.375% for 21 to 30 years 85% Owner Residence/Property 7.000% for 1 to 30 years
Commercial Property 7.250% for 10 years 7.500% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life
6.750% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 4.500%
Annuity II
5.250% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.000% Certificates issued 4-1-93 through 2-28-03
Annuity III
Roth IRA
4.750% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.000% Certificates issued after 2-28-03
Annuity I
* Rates effective 3-13-03. Rates subject to change without notice.
5.250% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.000% 5.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 5.000% Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93
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District Two Honors Lifetime Achievers at District Two Spring Meeting March 16, 2003 • Lodge 24, Cyclone
District Two Presents 2003 Officers
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS LIFETIME ACHIEVERS — Pictured, from left, are District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, Hilda Burtis, Dan Balusek accepting for his brother, Johnnie Balusek, Frank A. Tornascik, Lillie Zajicek and Virginia Williams.
Pictured above, from left, front, are Fla9 Bearer Stephanie Vanicek (24), President Kathy Fritz (24), Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth Hanusch (47), Treasurer Ruth Ann Wuensche (48), Dolores Skrabanek (47) sitting in for Secretary Sharon Holman (187), District Youth Counselor (DYC) Patsy Koslovsky (47) and Flag Bearer Neal Rabroker (47). BACK: Installing Officer Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar (48), District Two Director Frank . Klinkovsky (47), S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director and Chairman Dan Balusek (47), Second Assistant DYC Carol Tallas (29) and First Assistant DYC Janet Lyon (177). LODGE 20, GRANGER LIFETIME ACHIEVER Pictured, are District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky and Norma Cavanaugh, accepting for Dorothy Drozd.
LODGE 18, ELGIN LIFETIME ACHIEVERS — Pictured, from left, are District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, Gladys Mogonye, Jim Mogonye, Mike Mogonye accepting for Joe Haisler, Irene Helgren and Evelyn Gustafson.
LODGE 47, SEATON LIFETIME ACHIEVERS — Pictured, from left, are District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, Laverne Vanicek, Johnie Vanicek, Henry Janacek and Doris Marek, accepting for Helen Janacek.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE LIFETIME ACHIEVERS — Pictured, from left, are District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, Bobby Hoelscher, Wilbert Mikeska, Martha Zavodny, Milton Zavodny and Willie Mae Vanicek, accepting for Harold Vanicek, Sr.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR LIFETIME ACHIEVERS — Pictured, from left, are District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, Kathryn Adamek, Edwin Adamek, Donna Pasemann and Frances Tallas. Not pictured is Albin Machu.
LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE LIFETIME ACHIEVERS Pictured, from left, are District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, Ruth Ann Wuensche and Bobby Wuensche. Not pictured are Anna Hejl, Ann Gensler and Doris Wiesner.
LODGE 187 ROUND ROCK LIFETIME ACHIEVERS Pictured, from left, are District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, Irene Weidner, Wilbert Nelson and Reginald Burda. Not pictured are Darleen Burklund and Tom Etheredge. .
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Around the State Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station Hosts District One Spring Meeting Lodge 9, Snook Hall • Sunday, April 13 The District One Spring Meeting will be on April 13, 2003. The meeting will be hosted by Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station and will be held at Lodge 9, Snook hall. The tentative agenda follows: 1:30 to 2 p.m. Registration 2 p.m. Meeting called to order Pledge of Allegiance Welcome Response/Introduction of Guests Roll Call of Lodges Minutes of 2002 Meeting Youth Report and Program Treasurer's Report Standing Committees Reports Recognition of 50, 75-Year,
Age 96 Honorees Fraternalists of the Year and Presentation of Lifetime Achiever Awards Old Business New Business Announcements Report of Audit Committee Election of Officers Fall District Fun Day (October 19) Information Installation of Officers Adjournment A meal will be provided by Lodge 189 after the meeting is over. Please come and enjoy the day. I look forward to seeing you there. Fraternally, Randal A. Gaas District One President —SPJST-
Refer your friends and family for membeiship!
Many lodge, youth club andrefetral incentives apply,
OUTREACH 200 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Lodge 133, San Antonio hosts District Seven Spring Meeting Sunday, May 18 Lodge 13, San Antonio will host the District Seven Spring 'Meeting Sunday, May 18, 2003 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. A barbecue lunch will be served SPJST
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beginning at 12:30 p.m. Prices are adults $2.50 and children under 12 for $1.25. Please notify your lodge secretary or call Jarolyn Popp (830) 6067787 by Tuesday, May 6 to order plates. Please bring items for silent auction to benefit SPJST Library, Archives and Museum and SPJST Education Nature Center. Make plans to attend and bring a friend. Watch the Vestnik for more qetails. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST-
invites everyone to the
Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April. 19
Lodge Letters Section Lodge 8, Weimar reports on March meeting Lodge 8 members met in regular session on Monday, March 24, 2003 with 14 members and two visitors present. The meeting was called to order by the president. We all recited .the Pledge of Allegiance and stood for a moment of silence remembering our deceased and all the troops serving our country. Roll call of officers showed everyone present. The minutes were read by the secretary and approved. The treasurer gave her report. and it was approved as read. Lifetime Achievers Recognized Life Achievement Award recipients were recognized. The awards were presented to Gene and Henrietta Veselka, George and Erline Janik, and Rosie Shumbera on Sunday, March 23 at the District Six Spring Meeting. Thirteen members from Lodge 8 attended the District Six Meeting. They all reported having an enjoyable afternoon. The District Six Fall Meeting will be hosted by Lodge '8, Weimar on September 7, 2003 at the Holman Hall. We will present our 50-year Membership Pins at our next regular meeting in April. Lodge 8 will have the SPJST float in the Weimar Gedenke parade on May 10. Plans are being made to have the District Six Royalty ride the float. A work day at the cemetery at Velehrad was brought up for discussion. It was voted by the members to donate time and labor to help clean the cemetery. We plan to go one day before Easter to work. Gene Veselka and Melvin Tobola celebrated birthdays in March. We wish them many more happy and healthy years.
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, do SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: vanicek@spjst.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
Briana Schimank and Wayne Beasley Annoucement Engagement James and Judy Schimank of Lincoln, Texas are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Briana Dawn to Timothy Wayne Beasley, son of Jerry and Lillian Beasley of Caldwell, Texas. Briana is the granddaughter of Victor and Mary Schimank of Lincoln and the late John and Faye Morris, Jr. of Lexington, Texas. Tim is the grandson of the late Glen and Allie Beasley of Gladewater, Texas and Vlasta Surovik and the late Paul Surovik of College Station, Texas. The wedding will take place April 26, 2003 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Jerry, _Lillian, and Tim Beasley are members of Lodge 17, New Tabor. —SPJST--
Miami Dawn Schimank and Timothy Wayne Beasley are planning an April 26 wedding.
Lions Park in Temple 10 a.m. to 12 Noon
It's a Texas-sized Easter egg hunt for boys and girls, ages 0 to 10. There will be thousands of eggs, including lots of prize eggs, too! Visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy thefun activities, including the Moon Walk, Face Painting, Czech Easter egg painting and the Temple Fire & Rescue Family Safety House.
Lodge 8, Weimar Lifetime Achievers Lodge 8 Weimar Lifetime Achievers, pictured from left, are Henrietta Veselka, Gene Veselka, Rosie Shumbera, George Janik and Erline Janik.
6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, April 9, 2003 All business matters were taken care so we drew for door prizes donated by members. We than adjourned the meeting. Next Meeting April 28 We had a light supper before our meeting. Our next meeting will be Monday, April 28, 2003. Fraternally. JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST--
Lodge 18, Elgin welcomes class reunions to Western Day open house 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, Saturday, June 28, 2003. Dance will be by King of Swing, 7
Minnie Pokorny Achieves the Grand Age of 96 he SPJST congratulates Sister Minnie (Novosad) Pokorny of Lodge 29, Taylor, who celebrated her 96th birthday on December 4, '2002. As such, Sister Pokorny is entitled to all SPJST member benefits with no further dues or assessments required. Minnie (Novosad) Pokorny was born December 4, 1906 in Bartlett, Texas to parents Josef Novosad and Rosie Zavodny Novosad. She had four brothers and nine sisters. She married Frank Pokorny February 24, 1925 in Granger Brethren Church. They have one child, Velma Jean Pokorny Kubala; grandchild, Dawn Urbanek Gordon of Georgetown; and great-grandchildren, Weston Alan and Wade Austin Urbanek, all of Georgetown. Minnie and Frank farmed all of their lives. When first married, they lived in the Polanka community, south of Taylor. They moved to the Circleville community, five miles south of Granger, in 1945 until retirement at which time they moved to Taylor. They enjoy dominoes and visiting with friends. Minnie loved to quilt. She gave nieces and nephews quilts for weddings. She even left quilts to be given to her great-grandsons when they marry. Now, she loves to play straight dominoes. "She's hard to beat," says her daughter, Velma Pokorny Kubala. "She plays slowly, but almost always comes up with a count!" Again, the SPJST extends its congratulations and appreciation to Sister Pokorny for her dedication to the SPJST. —SPJST-
to 11 p.m. $6 per, person. Call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534; or Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Submitted by, Aleen Jaecks ---SPJST-
open at 1 p.m. Music will be from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Music by Bobby Jones. Public is invited. You all come! Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek —SPJST--
Call Bobby Wuensche ASAP if you would like to purchase one. Fraternally, Denisse Wuensche, Reporter —SPJST-
Karel Jonas, Lodge 48, Beyersville Lodge 48 Beyersville No. 28, East Bernard invites members, consignment meets April 13 friends to Easter auction May 24 meeting this Sunday Dear Members, Lodge
A reminder: This next Sunday, the 13th of April, Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its monthly meeting in the conference room of the East Bernard Branch of the Wharton County Library,_at 746 Clubside Drive at 2 p.m. The agenda will have the standard reports along with a report on the District Six Spring Meeting in Moravia. It, also, will be open to urgent business needing immediate attention. Main item of business will be the 50-year pin presentations in the May monthly meeting on the fourth. When the meeting adjourns, the fraternal hour buffet luncheon will begin. Those wishing to bring something extra for it may do so. As to the meeting on the fourth of May, the Fraternal Activities Coordinator, Brother Everett Kaminsky, informed this writer that the meeting will be held in the private dining room of the Los Amigos Restaurant. It will start at 12:30 p.m. As always, registration will start earlier. More details on the meeting before the fourth of May. To the faithful: Hope you did take time to set your clocks up one hour over the last weekend, plan to attend, and this writer remains ... Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST---
Lodge 29, Taylor plans May Fest The members of Lodge 29, Taylor ask that you mark your calendar for Sunday, May 4, 2003 and make plans to join them at the lodge hall for their Taylor May Fest. The event will include a fried chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and free dance from 1 to 6 p.m. with music by Country Classic. Admission is a $6 donation and you can dine in or get plates to go. Desserts will also be available. --SPJST-
47, Seaton extends invitation to free dance this Sunday, April 13 Lodge
Dear Members and Friends, Please note that this Sunday, April 13, the past living presidents of Lodge 47, Seaton will be sponsoring a free dance in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Lodge 47. Doors will
Dear Members and Friends, The March meeting of Lodge 48 Beyersville was held on Sunday, March 9, 2003. President Stalmach opened the meeting and Joe Srnensky led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We observed a moment of silence for our deceased brother, Ben Leshikar. We discussed that our lodge incentive this year is ten new members. If anyone has any leads they should turn them in on the "magic cards." These cards can lead to profits for the contributor if they meet certain criteria. We discussed the District Two Spring Meeting at Cyclone, and decided to present President Stalmach with a corsage to commemorate her being honored with Fraternalist of the Year. Lodge Photos Wanted We furthered discussed the 100year anniversary celebration to be held in October. We will have a dance and a meal. We are asking that if anyone in the community or state have pictures that were taken at the Beyersville Hall form the past to submit a copy to us. We have a member who will scan them into a computer file and will be used at the celebration. Please call Leona Stalmach if you have pictures that we can use. If you put your name on them, we will return them to you. There will also be a domino tournament held in October in conjunction with the celebration. We will also be celebrating with Jerry Turek and Ruth Bibb in June as they reached a milestone of 50 years of membership. We are planning to have horseshoes and dominoes, so come out and help celebrate with our lodge. We are still planning to have a consignment auction in May. Please call Bobby Wuensche at (512) 365-3013 if you want additional information. The Easter Bunny Is On His Way! That's right! April 13 is our next meeting and the Easter bunny will be at the hall. We invite all our SPJST friends and community friends to attend the meeting and bring your children or grandchildren. We just ask that you RSVP so that the Easter bunny can plan ahead. Bonnie and Jody will be providing some more of that scrumptious fried chicken. You don't want to miss out on a great meal! We meet at 3 p.m. and hope to see you there. You can RSVP to Bonnie Wolf or Ruth Wuensche at (512) 365-3013 or Denisse Wuensche at (512) 365-2899 after 5 p.m. We.are all in the Taylor phone book. We will are selling the old wooden tables out at the hall. They are purrrrrfect for "42" playing.
SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will have a consignment auction on Saturday, May 24, 2003 as a fund raiser to help continue the renovation of the lodge hall. If you have an item around your farm or home that you would like to sell, plan on bringing it to our consignment auction. We will accept tractors, cars, trucks, trailers, farm implements, primitives, as well as, usable household appliances. Please call Bobby Wuensche (512) 365-3013 as soon as possible so we can have an idea of what we will have at the sale and can then get some advertisements into the papers. We are asking folks to donate the normal commission charge to the hall or more if you wish to do so. You will be allowed to set a minimum selling price if so desired. Some items already committed are a single row horse drawn planter; cultivator; one-way plows; walk-behind plows; a piece of history called hilldrops, manufactured by Carl A. Johnson and Sons of Thrall; and an old kerosene kitchen stove that was used in most homes before propane and natural gas came into use. Please help us with our continued efforts on the restoration project of Beyersville hall by supporting our consignment sale. Fraternally, Bobby Wuensche —SPJST-
29, Taylor member receives top sales award Lodge
Tammy Machu, a member of Lodge 29, Taylor, recently attended the Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories National Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tammy received several awards at the ceremony including an Outstanding Sales Achievement Award for the most displays sold in the Central Region; Most Valuable Player in the Central Region; and the National Retail Sales Representative of the Year Tammy Machu 2002. Tammy is a 1995 Taylor High School graduate, a 2000 Texas A&M University graduate, and a work-abroad participant in London, England. She currently resides in Overland Park, Kansas. —SPJST-
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Lodge 66, Waco reports on March meeting The meeting was called to order by President George Palling on March 16, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. at Linden Hall, Elm Mott, Texas. All officers were present. There were 25 members present. The youth presented the flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance and Motto. Secretary Dana McAdams read the minutes of the February 16, 2003 meeting and they were approved as read. Darlene Engelke read thank you notes from the Tim Urbanek family, from Howard and Robert Leshikar family on the death of their father for the memorials sent and a thank you note from Reverend Lawrence Sodar for the $100 donation to the Sacred Heart Church CCD Building Fund. Dana McAdams read correspondence from Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride on the new Lodge Incentive Program for 2003. She also read correspondence from Seaton Lodge 47 concerning its 100th birthday on June 1, 2003. They are getting together a souvenir booklet and are asking for donations for purchasing a space in the booklet. Lodge 66 has agreed to purchase a space. Chairman of the Board of Directors Milan Dujka had Secretary of the board LaNell Brem to read the minutes of the meeting of March 16. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mary. Alice Langlotz gave the FAC report. She reported that at the March 1 State Straight Domino Tournament there were 10 players from Lodge 66. She thanked the Entertainment Committee for preparing such a good meal for the tournament. Weldon and Thomas Galler won fourth place in the tournament. The State 42 Domino Tournament will be held on March 22 at Lodge 6. There will be four teams from Lodge 66 playing. President George Pauling reported that Lodge 66 has a new insurance sales representative. She is Elizabeth Henderson. Welcome aboard. President Pauling also reported that he has turned in five names to the Supreme Lodge for the Lifetime Achiever Award. Chairman of the Entertainment Committee Michael Galler reported that the committee met at 1:30 p.m. Today, sandwiches brought by the members are being served as well as desserts brought by the committee. Michael thanked everyone who helped in the kitchen at the State Straight Domino Tournament and for the desserts brought by members. For the April 13 lodge meeting, barbecue sandwiches, chips, pickles, and hot dogs will be served. Members are asked to bring desserts. Mother's Day and Father's Day will be combined at the May meeting. Fried chicken, potato salad, salad, desserts, and tea are being served. Chairman of the Cheer and Condolence Committee Emma Ceska had Dorothy Veselka give the report. Get well cards were sent to Gladys Yates, Emma Ceska, and Debbie Galler. It was so good to see Emma
and Debbie with us today. Gladys we wish you would have been able to attend our meeting, but we hope you are getting better each day. Bonnie Pruitt, mother of Gladys Yates, reported that Gladys had pancreatic cancer surgery and is home and feeling a lot better. She wanted to thank everyone for their cards and prayers. Gladys would appreciate phone calls and visits now. Due to the absence of Bookkeeper Diana Engelke due to having to work at her job, her husband, John, gave the bookkeeping report. John Engelke reported that the 100 PenniesFund Drive deadline is March 31. He will be taking the money to the Supreme Lodge before that date. Youth Report Youth Leader Debbie Galler gave the youth report. There were seven youth and four adults present today. Makayla Yates has been elected Vice President of the Youth Club. The Christmas Card Design Contest is due by April 27 at the District Three Spring Meeting. State Camp is March 28 to 30. There are 5 youth from Lodge 66 which will be attending. Debbie also reported that the youth donated donuts for the State Straight Domino Tournament. She reminded that the April meeting date has been changed to April 13 this year. The youth will have an Easter egg hunt after the meeting before the meal. Each youth family are to bring candy for the egg hunt. The youth will also donate candy to the Moody Nursing Home. Debbie reminded the youth about the Care Net Walking on April 5. The youth will go skating at Skate Country on Sunday, March 23 at 2 p.m. They are also checking on a trip to Six Flags. Today, the game was brought by Makayla Yates. Youth first place door prize winner was Jodie McAdams and second was Amanda Neslony. Chairman of the Libbie Parma Trust Fund, Mary Alice Langlotz gave the trust fund report. Darlene. Engelke read names of candidates for membership. Milan Dujka wrote up Patrica E. Parma Drews and Garry Lee Drews; Jerry Kucera wrote up Brenda V. Busby; Connie Michelle Davis wrote up Richard John Garcia and Wendell Harris, Jr. Michael A. Alexander also purchased additional insurance. All were accepted into Lodge 66. John Engelke brought up the matter of getting bids on repairs for Linden Hall. Bids will be taken as soon, as possible. President Pauling reminded members of the District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 25 in Ennis. We would like to see as many members there as possible. Adult door prize winner was Irene Mueller, and the 50-50 winner was Ruby Orsag. The only March birthday member present was John Engelke. Next Meeting April 13 Due to Easter being on the third Sunday of April, the lodge meeting, the Board of Director's meeting, and the Entertainment Committee meeting will be held on April 13. The Board and Entertainment Committee Meetings will begin at 1:30 p.m.,
and the lodge meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. Hope to have a good turnout for the April 13 meeting. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka Reporter —SPJST-
84, Dallas reports on March meeting
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Dear Members, Our monthly meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Flag Bearer Wanda Petr led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and President Yeager asked for a moment of silence for a departed member, Brother Bill Beseda and also for the many whose life was taken as they fought for our country today. May Bill and those protecting our freedom have eternal rest. Vice President Jarma presented President Yeager and members present with a plaque for winning the Gold Award. He also brought pens to those of us unable to attend the lovely dinner and program. The officers who made the trip reported on what transpired that Saturday in Seaton. We
thanked them. Thank you also'for the pens each had our name printed in gold. Reports of Committees Youth Leader Bessie Petr was in Hillsboro with a planning committee for things to come. President Yeager read the notes Bessie left promising details later. March 13, the Junior Youth Club met. She also said beseda practice was in full swing for Youth Achievement Day. Bessie also wrote that David Oberle won first place in his age category and Sister Samantha Boren won first place in her age group in the Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest. Congratulations from Lodge 84. A workshop for the District Three Leaders is to be held April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Lodge 84. Brother Adolph Salac is still checking out ways to make Lodge 84 waterproof during this rainy season. Thank goodness no roof leaks. Brother Adolph, thank you and Evelyn for trips to the lodge to check on the building. Sunshine lady Sister Wanda Petr sent sympathy card to Sister Betty Beseda. get well card to Brother Bill Giaser and a congratulations to Morgan and Lisa (Reznik) Hill they have a baby boy to love. a get well card to Sister Helen. Pokladnik sent
Lodge 177, Academy Contributes to State, Local Organizations Otis Beck, left, representing Lodge 177, Academy, presents $500 check to the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC). Acceptin on behalf of the ENC were Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar. Brother Beck also serves as the District Two ENC board member. Bill Hutka, left, representing Lodge 177, Academy, presents $175 check to the Little River Volunteer Fire Department. Accepting the donation is Fire Chief Chris Parker.
Board Chairman Shirley McCrea, left, representing Lodge 177, Academy, presents $500 check to Churches Touching Lives for Christ. Accepting the donation are CTLC Director Cynthia Russell, center, and volunteer Johnnie Sonnenberg. —Photos submitted by Kathy Fritz
8IVESTNIK—Wednesday, April 9, 2003 last month and I neglected to were brought by District Seven acknowledged this fraternal deed. Director Bob Bayer. Hopefully, your injury is mending Clara Bell Ahrens, fast. Secretary Brother Ben Jarma reported the —SPJSTCzech Culture Society dinner is March 31 at Sokol on Greenville at 7 p.m. the Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council meets April 14 at the Czech Lodge Club with KJZT and KJT as hosts. January 19, during our dance, Brother Jerry and Sister Joan Manak donated many, many packages of wrapped assorted meat and bacon to be given On Sunday, March 9, 2003, during a prize drawing during inter- President Keith Kieschnick called our mission at that dance. To these two meeting to order at 2 p.m. We had 26 generous members, we say thank you. members present. All stood for the Our donation was appreciated and Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of made many folks who won—(I officers showed Fraternal Activities didn't)—happy bringing home the Coordinator Amy Kieshnick and bacon. Thanks again! Also thank Board member Chuck Whitchurch you, Sister Cheri Petr for the kitchen were absent. and stage items donated. Your Secretary Alice Jochen read the thoughtful gesture is appreciated. previous month minutes which were To celebrate our 93rd anniversary, accepted as read. All correspondence honor our 50-year members and fra- was read. temalist of the year, the lodge hosted a All officers and committees reports free fried chicken dinner and dance on were read. Sunday, April 6. Doors opened at 12 We had no new applicants. with dinner served from 12:30 to 2 p.m. A short meeting and awards fol- New Business lowed. Afterwards, from 3 to 6 p.m., Discussion was held in regards to there was a free dance with music by the incentive award monies our lodge the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra. received and how we intend to disThe members of Lodge 84 wel- burse this. Nancy Whitchurch took come Brother Raymond Seblik who the floor and spoke on our upcoming transferred to our lodge also Sister barbecue cookoff—to have at least Bessie Tydlaska came to our meeting nine teams and have much fun at our and it was good to see her. Hope this lodge on Friday and Saturday, March is a start that will continue. 28 and 29. A committee meeting called by It was discussed to have our President Yeager is on April 10 at 6:30 Christmas party at our lodge on p.m. We would like to have all who Saturday, December 6, 2003. can to attend. Also, Our May 17 If anyone is interested to become a dance will have the Vanek's Polka sales rep, please contact Keith. Band to dance to. Kieschnick or Lynn Johnsen to set up Fraternally, classes at Lodge 88. Rose Scott The capsule prize of $70 went Reporter unclaimed due to the absence of —SPJSTCrystal McDonald, Ashley Richard. and Henry Gene Linhart. Next month, the prize goes to $80.. Come to our meeting. You could be the lucky one! Five cash prizes went to Robert Lodge Kieschnick, Barbara Boyd, Nancy Whitchu1-ch, Dorothy Tumis, and Elmo Walther. Four refreshment prizes went to Mary Ann Kieschnick, Henry Hermis, Frank Tumis, and President E. R. Prasek called the Rosie Schilhab. Lodge 93 SPJST meeting to order by Birthdays for March are Rosie everyone being thanked for coming. Tumis, Sidon Tumis, and Nelson He also led the Pledge of Allegiance Jochen. on March 20, 2003 at 7 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. The minutes were read and A delicious lunch, desserts, and approved as read. The treasurer gave refreshments were served and enjoyed the treasurer's report. by all. Old business was the discussion of Respectfully submitted, cost of food for the members at the Alice Jochen meeting. After a discussion, a motion Secretary was made and seconded that the lodge —SPJSTpay for the food. We need to think about different charities we can donate to. The minutes are to be sent to the Home Office to get recognition that a meeting was held. Also, there is a change of the Lodge place for the meeting. It is held at Palak's between Kenedy and Karnes City. The scholarship applications as given for approval to Dorthy Franta, Sally Foegelle, and Ruth Prasek. Lodge 183, Arlington is sponsoring The incentive check was given to a dance on April 25, 2003 from 8 pt-,m. the treasurer. to 12 a.m. The Melodion Band featurThe meeting was adjourned. ing Miroslav Chodl from the Czech Door prizes were awarded which Republic will provide the music.
142, Houston reports on March meeting
93, Hobson reports on March meeting
183, Arlington sponsors Melodion Band April 25
Lodge 202, fourdanton Presents Officers Pictured above; from left, are Treasurer Melba Novosad, Secretary Bettie House, Second Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mary Ann Barta, First Vice President Larry Wagner, Jr., Youth Leader Belenda Barta, President Jeff Barta and Assistant Youth Leader Kathy Wagner. There is no charge for this dance. Martha Phillips Reporter --SPJST-
191, Lufkin dance lessons run through May 6 Lodge
Our hosts for our March dance were Bob and Helen Rhodes, Don and Evelena Paterson, Billy and Mavis Robertson, and Joel Towers and Anda Erwin. Thanks to all of them for such a great night. The band, Free Country,
played great music to dance to. Remember, that all of you with route addresses will be changing due to the 911 system. I need your change of address for the newsletter. Email me peggyjan42@aol.com or call (936) 637-1674. Thanks to all of you who have contacted me with these changes. Dance to the music of Glenn Lenderman's "One Man Band", April 19, 2003 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Hosts for the April dance are Jewel Kirkland, Ed Hanner, Ken and Marianne Whitset, J.D. and Val Taylor, and. George and Pat Scogin. Come on out! It will be a wonderful party. Continued on page 10.
SPJST LAM and ENC Contatts SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Board Members
SPJST Education and Nature Center Board Members
District Six President Glenn Kaminsky Route One, 902 River Oaks Court East Bernard, Texas 77435 (979) 335-4461
District Three John Engelke, President 6475 Gholson Road Waco, Texas 76705 (254) 799-4247 (254) 717-7534/cell
District Three Vice President Jerry Milan 6208 Lakeside Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76135 (817) 237-4237 District One Treasurer Margaret Haisler 6301 Heisler Lane Caldwell, Texas 77836 (979) 272-8657 District Seven Secretary Roxanne Bertrand 4158 FM 1303 Floresville, Texas 78114 (830) 393-6960 Howard Leshikar P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 (254) 773-1575 District Two Kathryn N. Adamek 951 CR 360 Granger, Texas 76530 (512) 859-2647
District Five Paul Pflughaupt, Treasurer 1513 Ebony Lane Houston, Texas 77018 (713) 812-8593 (713) 416-3219/cell District One Randal Gaas Route 4, Box 101 Caldwell, Texas 77836 (979) 596-2606 District Two Otis Beck P.O. Box 553 Little River, Texas 76554 (254) 982-4530 District Four Keith Williams P.O. Box 450 Tahoka, Texas 79373 (806) 998-4094 (806) 998-4511
District Five Jerry Prochaska 20507 Ramsey Road Crosby, Texas 77532 (281) 328-3004
District Six Lisa Bubela 1405 Divide El Campo, Texas 77437 (979) 543-7120 email: 1bubela@woecnet.net
District Four Nancy Weise 6006 FM Highway 765 San Angelo, Texas 76905 (325) 651-8550
District Seven Jerry Elzner P.O. Box 8731 Corpus Christi, Texas 78468 (361) 991-1746
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In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy We, the officers and members of Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of ANDREW J. VAVRA. Andrew John Vavra, 77 of Bryan, died Friday, March 21, 2003 at his home. He was born April 22, 1925 in Burleson County and had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired truck driver and had been SPJST District One Director for 10 years. Brother Vavra was a member of Lodge 189, College Station, but had previously been a long-time member of New Tabor Lodge 17 where he had served as president. He was also a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Lola of Bryan; sons and daughters in-law, Andrew, Jr. and Pat Vavra and Alvin and. Sally Vavra, all of Houston; daughters and son-in law, Barbara and Tom Miller of College Station and Florence Wilder of Bryan; sister, Lillian Barta of San Antonio; grandchildren; and . a great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 24 at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan with Reverend Henry Beseda officiating. Burial followed at the Bryan City Cemetery. The family requested that memorial gifts can be made to the SPJST Scholarship Fund. Respectfully submitted, Henry Mayo Vice President —SPJST-
Memory of Marcella Schwettmann In
Funeral services for Marcella Straznicky Schwettmann of Guy were held at 10 a.m, Tuesday, March 25, 2003 in the chapel of DavisGreenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. The Reverend Fred Banda officiated the services. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Pallbearers were Don Psencik. Murray Straznicky, Ricky Straznicky, Jerry Straznicky, Douglas Deiss, and Patrick Deiss. Honorary pallbearers are Leroy Deiss, Jr., and Floyd Psencik. Visitation was held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 24 in the chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, Rosenberg. Marcella was born September 30, 1916 in Rosenberg to Joe Frank and Angie Vykukal Straznicky. She passed away March 20 in Guy. She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Needville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Fred Schwettmann; parents, Joe and Angie Straznicky; granddaughter, Cynthia Lynn Schwettmann; rnorner, Emma Bothe Straznicky; sister in-law,
Florence Straznicky; and brother inlaw, Leroy Deiss, Sr. Marcella is survived by children, Jeanette Psencik and husband, Floyd of Rosenberg and Richard Schwettmann and wife, Jearild Deen of Spring; grandchildren, Lenore Psencik of Kingwood, Don Psencik of Katy, Christine Schwettmann Davis of Houston and Robert Schwettmann of the U.S Navy; great-grandchild, Kyndall Renee Davis of Houston; sister, Bessie Deiss of Needville; brothers, Henry Straznicky of Houston, Bennie Straznicky of Sugar Land, and Emil Straznicky and wife, Ruby of Needville; and step-brother, Walther Bothe and wife, Agnes of Needville; eight nieces; 10 nephews; numerous other relatives; and special friends. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Marcella Straznicky Schwettmann to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 8111 North Stadium Drive, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77054; or the Immanuel United Church of Christ, 9018 Church Street, Needville, Texas 77461. Arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, Rosenberg. Resolution Committee Winnifred Susan Willie Mai Kuykendall —SPJST--
Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 15, on behalf of our members, express our sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, EDWIN LEE KOHUTEK who passed away in his sleep on March 18, 2003 at ag -e 84. Funeral services were held March 20 at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home Cameron with burial in the Marlow Cemetery. He was born in Crosby to John Ruzicka and Rosie Kohutek on September 12, 1919. Brother Kohutek was a veteran of World War II. He owned and operated the Buckhorn Bar in Cameron for many years. He also worked for Style Home Furniture and Charlotte Pipe. He was a member of American Legion Post 9, Cameron Volunteer Fire Department, SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts, and the United Church of Christ, Ben Arnold. Eddie, as he was affectionately known, was a most caring husband to his wife, Fay, who survives him as well as sons, Edwin L. Kohutek, Jr. of Houston, and Jimmie Kohutek of Cameron; and daughters, Kathryn Nachlinger of Bryan and Debbie Williams of New Braunfels. May our departed brother rest in peace and blessed be his memory forever and ever! Hilda Kuzel Burtis Virginia Williams Frank Tomascik —SPJST-
Memory of Henry R. Dvorak In
Henry R. Dvorak, 80, of Norman, died Saturday, February 15, 2003 in Norman. A memorial service was at 11 a.m., Monday, February 17 at First Baptist Church with the Reverend Mike Bumgarner officiating. Havenbrook Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mr. Dvorak was born in Houston to Frank and Frances Nemec Dvorak. He graduated from the University of Houston and volunteered in 1942 for the Army. While in the service, he worked on the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. After the war, he attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he earned a master's degree and Ph.D. in nuclear physics. In 1951, he married Polly Edwards. In 1953, the couple moved to Fort Worth, Texas where Mr. Dvorak worked for General Dynamics as an engineer and manager until 1977, when he retired. That same year, he moved to Norman, wkiere Mr. Dvorak worked with Wesson Associates, an oil-field safety consulting company. He also worked at Tinker Air Force Base for eight years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the American Physical Society, Sigma Xi, Sigma Pi Sigma, and other professional societies. Mr. Dvorak was an active member of the Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth and First Baptist Church in Norman where he served as an ordained deacon and taught an adult men's Bible class. He was a member of Lodge 88, Houston, and a volunteer at the Family Life Center. Mr. Dvorak enjoyed planes, trains, and automobiles, his family, and church. He is remembered for his dry sense of humor. Mr. Dvorak is survived by his wife, Polly; sister, Elsie Kadera and husband, George of McKinney, Texas; children, Karen Mareck and ,husband, Jim of Austin, Suzanne Alston and husband, Jack of Austin, David Dvorak of Oklahoma City, John Dvorak and wife, Pam, of Boston and Mark Dvorak and wife, Julie of Norman; grandchildren, Henry and John James Mareck of Austin, Vivian and Annalee Alston of Austin and Jacob, Catherine and Ethan Dvorak of Norman; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Habitat for Humanity Home Fund. Submitted by, Clara P. Dvorak —SPJST---
Resolution of Sympathy Lodge 180, Burleson mourns the passing of one of its members, INEZ GREENLEES GROCHOSKE, age 78 who died Tuesday, February 11, 2003 in a Fort Worth hospital after an extended illness. She was born on November 9, 1924 to Charles Wasek and Mary Sykora in Mart, Texas.
Inez was a very active member of SPJST. At one time, Inez was one of its top sales representatives. In his day, her father also was a sales representative. She was a retired head cook from one of Grand Prairie's public schools. She was instrumental in procuring the 1996 SPJST State Convention held in Arlington. Inez was also instrumental in establishing Lodge 183 in Arlington where she served as president for many years. Her funeral was held Friday, February 14 at 2 p.m. in BeanMassey-Burge Chapel in Grand Prairie. Burial was in Southland Memorial Park in Grand Prairie. Survivors include her husband, Louis Grochoske of Fort Worth; daughters, Susan McMillan of Fort Worth, Mary Wilson of Kemp, Renee Daugherty of Henley; sons, Dennis Greenless of Grand Prairie and Brian of Grand Prairie; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Marilyn Seely of Fort Worth. Our deepest sympathy to her husband, children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, sister, and all who loved her. Estelle Hurtik Rhonda Hurtik —SPJST-
Memory of Bessie Stepan In
Bessie Zahanel Stepan, 91, of El Campo, died Tuesday, January 7, 2003. She was born October 27, 1911 in Czechoslovakia to the late Method and Adolfina Oliva Zhanel. Mrs. Stepan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, E.L. Stepan; son, J.C. Stepan; sisters, Mary Dedek and Estelle Keys; and brothers; Charlie and Eugene Zhanel. Survivors include children, Betty Munz and husband, Allen of Pasadena; Emil and wife, Sandra; Bobby and wife, Mona; W.E. and wife, Tessie and Nancy Lilie and husband, Walter, all of El Campo; sisters, Elsie Mozola of Wallis and Rosie Schiller of Houston; grandchildren, Kevin, Blaed and Derek Munz, Stacey Cain and Shay Goudeau, Todd and Brandi Stepan, Shelly Stock, Sheyanne Stepan, Amy Bailey, Clint Kacal, Donald Dippel, Natalie and Audra Stepan, Chad, Brent and Heather Morton; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation was Thursday, January 9 at 10 a.m. at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral services were Friday, January 10 at 2 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home with the Reverend Rick Dubroc officiating. Interment followed at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Pallbearers were Emil Stepan, Bobby Stepan, W.E. Stepan, Allen Munz, Walter Lilie, and Todd Stepan. Memorials may be made to Hospice Support, Inc. Submitted by, Sheldon Holub —SPJSTIn Memoriam Continued on page 10.
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In Memory of Tillie Jurcak Matilda "Tillie" Jurcak passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2003 in Edna, Texas. She was born June 22, 1909 in Rosebud, Texas and lived most of her life in LaSalle. She was a homemaker and enjoyed the company of her many friends and family, both here and overseas. She was a member of Lodge 153, LaSalle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josef Elles and Rozara Hanulik; husband, Josef Jurcak; brothers, Adolf, Rudy, and Harry Elles; and sister, Adina Strmiska. She is survived by brothers, Joe Elles of Edna, Franklin Elles of Victoria; and sister, Oline Horn of Edna. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. Submitted by, Estelle Elles —SPJST-
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Reminder SPJST dance lessons begin April 15 through May 6 with Bobbie Lee Friday instructing. Tell all your friends and neighbors. The cost is $6 per person per lesson; or $20 per per son for all. Lessons are held from 7 to 9 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie and Mary Flowers (936) 632-1217; or Helen Boyd (936) 632-2849. For reservations, call Marilynn Page (936) 632-1124. Dues Alert Have you paid your dues? Regular members - $12 per person. Social members - $15 per person. You can send your dues to SPJST Lodge 191, P.O. Box 3113, Lufkin, Texas 75903; or pay at the dance. Condolences go out to Ben Pyle and Ann Richardson on the loss of
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meetings and voice your opinions and ideas. The lodge is, a place for all of us to come and bring our families and friends for fellowship and fun. A suggestion box is at the signin desk. If anyone has any news concerning our members or otherwise, please give me a call or email at the above numbers so I can get the news in our newsletter. If there is something you would like included in the newsletter, let me know. We welcome new members, Joe and Peg Kern and Coleman Standley. —SPJST--
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their brother. Also, Ben Pyle has undergone hip surgery again this past month. Keep him in your prayers. We are still open to any and all suggestions to improve our lodge. Give us your input. Come to the
Ennis Sewing Circle March meeting report The Sewing Circle met March 13, 2003. Jerry Kohn was our guest. Continued on page 12.
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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-
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Youth Letters Section SYD Report
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, d o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
Important SPJST Youth Program Dates
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Join Hands Day—June 21 I encourage all youth clubs and lodges to start thinking about a project for Join Hands Day on Saturday, June 21. This is a great day of giving, caring and sharing. Join Hands Day is a fun experience that helps individuals change the way they think about peo ple of other generations. The event is sponsored by America's Fraternal Benefit Societies. Register your project at www.joinhandsday.org and your project will be eligible for the National Excellence Awards, including 20 prizes of $1,000. Thirty-one Words by D. K. Webb You learned them as a child—when you were too young and too naive to understand their promise . . . their demands. You recited them morning after morning, year after year, never realizing the price that the proud revolutionists paid to make them real and the price our brave contemporaries would pay to keep them real. But now that we're grown, we realize that we are the ones responsible— the ones upon whose shoulders rest the honor, the charge, the privilege of sustaining their legacy for generations to come. I pledge allegiance to the flag . . . For tiny babies just born, who sleep in innocence through the long night of freedom's fight. For old men who sit on porches remembering their battles as they watch younger patriots now bear arms.
April, 2003 Thursday, April 10—March Vestnik Projects due to SYD Melanie May, 2003 Monday, May 12 - April Vestnik Projects due to SYD Melanie Wednesday, May 15 - LIT applications due to DYC Thursday, May 15 - Camp Qualification Forms due to DYC Friday, May 30 - May Vestnik projects due to SYD Melanie Friday, May 30 - Flag Day Contes entries due to SYD Melanie Friday, May 30 - Tee-shirt order forms due to SYD Melanie June, 2003 June 1 - Youth Achievement Award applications due to DYC Friday, June 13 - SPJST Home Office Flag Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15 Leader-In-Training Workshop at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange Sunday, June 15 - Merit Point Sheets due to SYD Melanie Sunday, June 15 - Quarterly Reports due to SYD Melanie Saturday, June 21 - Join Hands Day August, 2003 Saturday, August 9 - State Youth Achievement Day in Temple
For the working class who labor day in and day out to advance a system of free enterprise. For old women who wipe the tears from the faces of the young as they sorrow over the fallen brave. For the young and idealistic who aspire to accomplish all the shattered dreams of all who have gone before. For the sick and the weak as well as the whole and the strong. For the uncertain and insecure as well as the confident and courageous. For all. Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny, FIC State Youth Director —SPJST-
Lodge 13, Dime Box Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Youth Club makes spaghetti dinner Texas flags in March set for April 27 Dear Readers, Dear Readers, The Dime Box Youth Club will hold its annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction on April 27, 2003 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lodge 13 members need to be there by 9 a.m. Everyone is invited to come! Fraternally, John Russell, 11 4/9/03 —SPJST--
District Two Youth Counselor reports on recent activities Dear Members, What fantastic turnouts we had for our two big activities in February. On February 2, 2003, we had our annual District Two skating party at Skate Haven in Temple. 120 members enjoyed skating while 35 non-skaters seemed to enjoy visiting. We had excellent skaters — no accidents! Ten of our 11 youth clubs were represented. Many door prizes were given and, of course, the traditional $1 was given to each youth member for the traditional stop at McDonald's. Thank you to all who attended. The District Two Lock-in, normally held in November, was postponed due to various reasons. It was held on Saturday, February 15, 2003. We thank Lodge 47, Seaton for the use of their hall. We had a great turnout of 60-plus youth and 12 chaperones. It was so good to see so many youth. It doubled our expectations. There were many new faces. I do how you have asked your friends to join SPJST. As usual, we had a great time eating, playing games, and watching movies. Thank you, Janet, for the great scavenger hunt. Everyone looks forward to Janet's clues. Thanks to Joe and Pam Morris, and Heidi Bartek for cooking those delicious hamburgers. It was good to have our State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny and husband, David come visit us. Thank you for joining us and also for the door prizes. Youth, you were all so good. Aren't these sleepless nights fun? Does it get you ready for camp? I hope everyone enjoyed these activities, and I am looking forward to a great SPJST summer. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor SPJST-
District Youth Achievement Days District One Sunday, July 20 at Lodge 186, Caldwell District Two Sunday, July 27 at Lodge 80, Holland District Three Sunday, June 22 at Lodge 25, Ennis District Four Sunday, June 29 at Parish Hall in Wall District Five Sunday, June 29 at Lodge 172, Pasadena District Six Sunday, July 20 at St. Mary's Church Hall in Victoria District Seven Sunday, July 13 at VFW in Poteet
District Camp Schedule District One Wednesday, July 23 to Saturday, July 26 at Camp Val Verde in McGregor District Two Sunday, July 13 to Wednesday, July 16 at Camp Val Verde in McGregor District Three Friday, July 18 to Monday, July 21 at Camp Val Verde in McGregor District Four Monday, July 28 to Wednesday, July 30 at Wagon Wheel Ranch in Snyder District Five To Be Announced District Six Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29 at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange District Seven Saturday, July 26 to Tuesday, July 29 at El Shaddai Ranch in Yorktown Leader-In-Training Workshop Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15 at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange State Youth Achievement Day and State Royalty Saturday, August 9 at Frank W. Mayborn Center in Temple
tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. We collected over 20 pounds. Even though I tried hard, I didn't get the prize for the most collected. But that is okay. I still had fun collecting them. Submitted by, Meghan Blum 4/9/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 17, New Tabor
Youth Club observes Lodge 17, New Tabor Texas Independence Youth Club collecting day with flag craft pull tabs for Ronald Dear Readers: On March 2, 2003 we had our McDonald House Dear Readers Our meeting was on March 2, 2003. We have been collecting Coke
monthly youth meeting. There were many awards given for various things. We made Texas flags to represent Texas Independence Day and com-
We had our monthly meeting on March 2, 2003. During this meeting we made Texas Flags. We did this to remember Texas Independence Day. The flags were taken to the nursing home for the people to enjoy. Submitted by, Nathan Blum 4/9/03
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Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover Lodge 40, El Campo Youth Club members display their lucky handiwork. Pictured, from left, are Jesse Garza, Youth Leader Jennifer Kunetka with guest Craig Cerny, Cory Cerny and Ashley Sczech.
12NESTNIK—Wednesday, April 9, 2003 pleted our March Vestnik projects. We continue to encourage everyone inside and outside our youth club to enter the Christmas Card Design Contest. After refreshments of cake and punch we adjourned. Submitted by, Marcus Blum 4/9/03 —SPJST-
discussed upcoming events. We made four-leaf clovers. Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 13, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. followed by our Easter social. Ashley Sczech 4/9/03 —SPJST-
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92, Fort Worth Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club invites youth leader invites everyone to join in members, friends Easter egg hunt to Easter hunt party Dear Vestnik Readers, April 19 Please note that the Lodge 92, Fort Lodge
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club will have its Easter hunt party on Saturday, April 19 at 1:30 p.m. Please bring a few Easter eggs to hide and invite your friends to come! Fraternally,
Margaret Krajca Youth Leader —SPJST--
Worth Easter egg hunt will be on Palm Sunday -- April 13 — at 2 p.m. I hope to see everyone there. Everyone is invited! Feel free to join if you are in the Fort Worth area! All of Lodge 92 youth will be there! Sincerely, Amber May, President, 4/9/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club member Youth Club reports anticipating YAD on recent lock-in Dear Readers, My name is Dustin. I had to miss our last meeting. I can't wait until Youth Achievement Day (YAD). Maybe I will get on the stage. My sister, Tori, did last year, and she wasn't scared. This will be my first YAD. I hope to see you at our spring meeting at our Lodge 25. Fraternally, Dustin Motley, 6 4/9/03 —SPJST--
Dear Members, We had a lock-in with Lodge 202, Jourdanton on March 8 - 9, 2003. There were 40 youth and four adults. State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny and David came for a visit. Lodge 107, Floresville had its Peanut Festival Workers Appreciation Dinner on March 23, 2003. We went to Shorty's Restaurant in Falls City. There were seven youth and 14 adults. We all had a fun time. Travis Purchis, 10 4/9/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club member Letters Section (Continued from page 10.) deciding on talent Hello Readers, I missed the last meeting and Joseph's soccer game, but I heard it was cold. I can't wait until Youth Achievement Day (YAD), so I can get on the stage again. I still haven't decided what to do yet. This year YAD will be at our hall and the next big meeting, too. I hope to see all my new friends there. Fraternally, Tori Motley, 7 4/9/03 —SPJST--
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club meets April 13 Our meeting was March 9, 2003. We had one guest, Craig Cerny. We
President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited a moment of silence was observed in memory of John Praslicka, brother in-law of Sister Dorothy Prachyl. Several of the members of the Sewing Circle knew Olga Knize Kucera. She died recently her funeral was held in ennis, Texas. We express sour deepest sympathy to the bereaved families. Secretary Vlasta Laznovsky read the minutes. Treasurer Lillie Kosarek read the financial report. Both reports were approved as read. We thanked. Sister Eleanor Pelzel for finishing the quilt. Sister Libbie Vrla thanked the Circle for the money gift and the get well card. A Christmas quilt was started for Christmas. "Happy Birthday s' was sung to the March birthday celebrants. Dorothy and Wesley Prachyl visited their great-granddaughter, Sara Ann Nix in Bryan, Texas, recently. I am a proud great-grandmother of sweet and cute, Eden Elise. Krenek.
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Tee-Shirt Design by Blake Ryan • Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club 2003 camp tee-shirts are red in color and feature front and -back imprints. The front of the tee-shirt displays the "Youth are the Future" design. The back of the shirt displays a small design of the 50th Anniversary of the SPJST Youth Program (1953-2003). Tee-shirts must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Youth club members attending camp will receive their tee-shirts at camp. Tee-shirts can also be mailed for an additional $1.50 for postage per shirt.
Order Deadline: Ma y 31, 2003 Name
Lodge
Address/City/Zip Phone Please order the following tee-shirts. Adult Youth $6.50 XX-Large 'Small (6-8) Medium (38-40) Adult Large (14-16) XXX-Large Adult $7.50 Small (34-36) Medium (10-12) Large (42-44) X-Large (46-48)
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Total number of shirts ordered: Postage for shirts, if mailed ($1.50 per shirt): Total amount enclosed:
Send order and check/money order to: SPAT State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny PO Box 100 • Tem ple, Texas 76503 She was born March 18, 2003. Sheila and George Krenek are proud parents and Ginger and John Roberts are proud grandparents. Evelyn Slovak and Dorothy Kudrna, daughters of Albie Nesuda, donated two quilt tops to Ennis Sewing Circle. These were made by Albie Nesuda, prior to her death in 1998. Albie was a lifelong member of the Ennis Sewing Circle. Somehow, I have misplaced some of my notes or lost them. Maybe I will be able to locate them. Our next meeting will be held April 10, 2003. Submitted by, Alice Roberts, Reporter SPJST-
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Pravidelnd 6tvrtletni schiize aeske' vzdelavaci nadace statu Texas, znitne pod zkratkou CEFT, se konala 22. bfezna 2003 v Austin e ve state Texasu v 10:30 dopoledne v arealu Texaske university. Pfedseda Sboru teditelt nadace, bratr Clinton Machann, ptitomne feditele a hosty. Po zahajovacich formalitdch tajemnik nadace, bratr Paul Hlavinka, pouldzal na rozeslane zapisy z qroOnc. schtize nadace a rovne zdpis z prvni schiize feditela. Nekolik fediteth bylo omluveno. Oznamil take, 2e database je uzavfena a pfipravena k jen technicke podrobnosti je nutno jete dof8it. NV pokladnik, bratr Anton Pustejovs14, pfednes1 zpravu o financich a ujasnil, eelensk)70-iTspevek je doposud 25 dolarii roenea do doby, kdy nadace zah(lji novou sbirku na nejak-}7projekt. Jako host promluvil profesor Cravens, kterSioznarnil nadaci, 2e universita provadi zmeny administrace v)-rsledkein je slu&vaV nekterYch kateder a zmen g'eni'po6tu administrace. V kvetnu m b)'7. t ven(era. reorganisace ukonilc ena a novevytvofend katedra qichodoevropsk5ich jazykil bude pokraUwat v 6innosti a 6etina tane nedot6ena. Sna'ii se vytteovat e g tinu i dramaticktni pfedstaveni Jary Cimrmana a jazykove vyue"ow'mf je roz g ifovino a oekw.`i se i riv g teva hos. tujicich profesoril z Evropy a z celeho sveta. Pfedseda Sboru editelü bratr Clinton Machann, upozornil, ze dosavadni stipendistka Hiavinkovy a CEFT nadace, Magdalena Vintrov, bude pokraeovat v ro6niku studia. Kosmas, magazin SVU, bude uvefejfiovat pfedna gky z nedaVneho symposia o Kunderovi v Austin, Tx. Effie Rosenovd plipomenula nadaci, e aeske kulturni stfedisko v Houston, Tx. je pfipraveno nadaci pomoci v 6innosti a Robert Jank pfipomenul, e nadace mui.e bYt sou6sti v Ystavby ' knihovny a musea v Texasko-ceskem kultumim stredisku v La Grange, Tx. tim, 2e pfispeje na Uhradu vyddni ph stavbe. Bratr ieditel James Sassin upozomil, e nadace by se mNa vice soustredit na smer sve 6innosti a nereagovat neustale na podnety zven "Of, ale podpdfit aktivitu a ziskat mlade lidi ke spoluprki, inlAde2 by fada ponaohla, kdy4 na ge nadace zvolf nejaV zaji-
Bratr feditel Dr. Jim Bezdek upozornil na prdci Dra. Sovika na Severotexaske universite v Dentonu, Tx. a projednal prvni otdzky tYka se spoluprke university s nadacc. Dr. Sovik je velmi aktivnim profesorem hudby na universite. Rdd by roZsifil vyuCovLf hudby a pozval pyripadne 6esko-mora y ske umelce a utitele do Dentonu, Tx ; a qsledkem jejich prLe by bylo rozg ifenrinformaci o soueasne a klasicke hudbe' ze stars vlasti po Texasu. Kulturni stfedisko v Houston, Tx. a amfiteStr v La Grange, Tx. by se osved6ily jako vhodn mista k vystoupeni rovne/ dal g i sine u na g ich jednot by mohly hostovat pevecke sbory a meta orchestry. Podle zku g enosti z Dentonu, Tx. budouci" umnci by radi uvedli nektere opery na scene a potfebujr vyudov6ni zpevu v tegtine. V tomto bode' se rozvinula deli diskuse, zda stanovy na g i nadace povoluji podporu hudby, nebot doposud byly ustanoveny katedry eskeho jazyka, literatury a kultury na Texaske universite v Austinu, Tx. a Hlavinkovo a CEFT stipendium pfi Texaske zemedelske a technickd . universite v College Station, Tx. podle tradinao cha'pSni postani. nagi nadace, totik podporovat jazykove vyW_c ov gnina vysoko g kolske urovni. Po pozomem pfeetenc elanku nagich stanov je zfejme, e zakladatele nadace meli na mysh g ird pochopeni eelu nadace a zdtiraznili, e je nutno podporovat i na g i kulturu, pfi L'em l je jasne, e hudba je take velmi Silentou a v g eobecne uzndvanou soeasti . kultury na g ich krajant. Na oslavu nageho 50. qroei zalc:4eni bychom se mohli otha2it vykroCit no-4m smerem a podpolit stipendiem hudebni katedru paffiene. university se srozumitelne psanou smlouvou ustanovujici nave po/adavky. Po deli' diskusi pfedseda Sboru feditelt, bratr Machann, jmeno val ktery" prozkournd‘ pod• eleny v Yboru, lanky spoluprke s hudebni katedrou Severotexaske university v Dentonu, Tx. Nadace by se mela snaNt organisovat stipendia a ponechat adminis traci penez universitdm s nagrm pfinnyM dohledem a mohla by postupovat ponekud prunleji v tech prif / je znSma instituce, kter6-padech,kdy potTebuje pomoc, a nadace by ji mohla uspokojit. Pfigtf schtze se bude konat v miste a dobe, kter'd bude vhodna pro nadaci podle qsledkii prace nadaZniho qboru v Severotexaske universityv Dentonu, Tx. Podle diskuse na a podle z13ineho prazkumu potreb ngich krajant v Texasu by byla prace
qkonnich hudebnikti vell(37rn pfinosem k ziibave a pou6enina g ich hudbymilovn)"Tch krajanit. Nak jednoty maji'vhodne fadove sine k poslechu klasicke i populdmi hudby s dostatenm sedadel a rovn61 pfcrodni aredly jsou vhod4m prostfedcm pro poslech hudby a pro taneeniz6bavy. Je dnleitou snahou pfispet k rozvoji hudby a zp6vu mezi na g i mi kraj any, ktefi j sou ochotni zpivat pisne v e gtine, jejii znalost se tak sama sebou roz'g iruje. Neni pochyb o tom, e na gie nadace je podle na gich stanov pfipravena na roi g ifovani a podporu na geho jazyka, kterY je souasti pfsni neboli hudby a hudba je sounsti ' kulMry. Kizbl tedy podporTme nagikulturu, podpotime i na g i hudbu a pomoci nag i hudby a pisnc podpotime znalost jazyka. Podobne my g lenc se ponekud odpoutava od tradiniiho tizkaio pochopeni smyslu innosti flan' nadace, ale je nutno si uvedomit, livot puinéi nove otazky a nage nadace by se mela pru'in6ji postavit k eeni a podporovat v g echny obory znalosti a urrthlecke" 6innosti ngich
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The Texas Pioneers A Six-Piece Texas dance band playing Jimmy Heap, Bob Wills and Ray Price-type music. Available for bookings. Call Sonny Olney (254) 982-3537 Free video and band description available.
Coming Events April 12 Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) informal Czech Genealogy Exchange—at the College Station Conference Center located at 1300 George Bush Drive in College Station, Texas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information, e-mail Leo Baca LBACA@attbi.com . 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. April 18 Fort Worth Cluster of the-Texas Accordion Association (TAA) - Jim Bezdek—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call George McBride, cluster leaderjTAA Director (817) 237-0035. April 18, 19 Czech Play: Jara Cimrman's Hospoda na mytince on the UT campus. The play will be in Czech with English supertitles. See the department's web page for details http:/ www.utexas.edu/cola/deptsslavic/films.htm April 30 Central and East European film series on the UT, Austin Campus: Czech film - Valerie and Her Week of Wonders. See the department's web page for details http:/ wwvv.utexas.edu/cola/depts/slavic/ films.htm —SPJST-
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Note: Until further notice, monthly lodge meetings will be held at P and F Cafe in Pilot Point in Tioga at 12 noon on the first Monday of each month. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, April 20-Marek Easter. party Saturday, April 26-Knapek reunion Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 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 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, April 13-Clem Kubacak and the Polka Stars, polkas, waltzes, c/w. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person Sunday, April 27-Free Appreciation Dance sponsored by Lodge 18, Elgin: Red Ravens, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28-Elgin 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) 2814534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking.
2 p.m., followed by Easter egg hunt. Bring your friends! Monday, April 14 - Adult lodge meeting at 7 p.m. Dinner social at 6:30 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, April 10-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 12-Rental Sunday, April 13-Jimmy Gomez and the Outlaws, c/w. 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 27-District Three Spring Meeting. Saturday, May 3-Lodge 25's 106th anniversary dance: Vrazel Polka Band, 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, May 4-Youth meeting, 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10-Private rental Saturday, May 17-Private rental Monday, May 19-SPJST Sales Class Saturday, May 24-SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis May Fest: Watch for information this event. 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 Friday, April 11-Country Classic Friday, April 18-Texas Crossroads Friday, April 25-Tri County Sunday, May 4-Lodge 29, Taylor May Fest: Fried chicken dinner servied 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free dance from 1 to 6 p.m. Music by Country Classic. Donation $6. Dine-in or Take out. Desserts available. 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 Sunday afternoon dances. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Schiller (512) 365-7632.
Lodge Reporters and Event Coordinators Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is one week prior to the publication date of issue. Send your updates to VESTNIK, SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: vanicek@spjst.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you. SPJST LODGE RATES COMMERCIAL RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. 2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"
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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 Thursday, April 10-Private Rental Sunday, April 13-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26-Private rental Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth Club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 6482317/lodge hall. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, April 12-Open Sunday, April 13-Free Appreciation Dance: Bobby Jones Band of Wharton. Sponsored by former presidents of Star Hall. Doors open at 1 p.m. Dance starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19-No Dance. Happy Easter! Saturday, April 26-Wedding: JanacekSchriber. Public Dance, 7 to 11 p.m. Jerry Haisler and Melody Five. 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 p.m. Hall phone: (254) 985-2548. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. For rentals, please call Edwin Pechal (254) 985-2282. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.
LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
LODGE 49, ROWENA Sunday, May 18-Czech Heritage Society meeting
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 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 meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. Every third Friday is game social night at 5 p.m.
LODGE 21, EAGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, April 19-Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, May 3-Cherokee Rose
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 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 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.
LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 8265343 (day).
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Sunday, April 13-Youth Club Meeting at
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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 Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 852-9982; or (361) 854-8423. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Sunday, May 18-Lodge 80, Holland Annual Picnic: From the pit - barbecue pork and sausage. Meat to go at pit begins at 10 a.m. until sold out. Barbecue pork and sausage plates. $6 per plate at the door; $5 in advance. Serving begins at 11 a.m. until sold out! Plates to go will
Free Appreciation Dance Sponsored by Past Presidents and Seaton Star Hall
SPJST Lodge, 47 Seaton five Miles east of Temple on Highway 53
Sunday, April 13 2 to 5:30 p.m. Music by Bobby Jones Czech Band from Wharton, Texas Ever pone Welcome Bar and kitchen open as usual Hall opens at l p.m.
Wednesday, April 9, 2003---VESTNIK/15 be available - barbecue pork, sausage, buttered potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, pickles, bread, and tea. Auction at 2 p.m. Entertainment for the entire family with games, and refreshments. Childrens' games, Bake sale, Plant sale, Country store. Free dance, 4 to 8 p.m. Music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six.
activities. Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817) 624-1361.
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 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the third Thursday at Palak's on Highway 181 South between Kenedy and Karnes City at 7 p.m. For more information, contact E.R. "Sonny" Prasek (830) 780-2191.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Thursday, April 10-Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17-Vanek Polka Band, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday, May 19-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Please note that the 2003 Lodge 84 Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can be reached at (214) 321-1129. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 3481514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 7784371/shop; or (254) 773-6164 /home. • LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, April 12-Lodge annual Easter party, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12-Jodie Mikula Orchestra, polka/variety. $7 per person. Saturday, April 5-Gus Lindermann, big band. $11/person. *Dress Code Saturday, April 12-Jodie Mikula Orchestra, polka/variety. $7 Saturday, April 19-Bobby Jones, polka/variety. $6 per person. Saturday, April 26-No dance Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Saturday of each month at 2 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, April 11-Bill Boleman, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code. Friday, April 18-Charlie Patteson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code. Friday, April 25-Dave Alexander, western swing. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code. Friday, May 2-Bill Boleman, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code. Sunday, May 4-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, c/w. 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 9-Charlie Patteson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code. Friday, May 16-Jim Petty, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m, or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our
LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO 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.
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. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, April 19-Troy McManus and Texas Live Saturday, May 3-Moses Rangel Sunday, May 4-Lodge 172, Pasadena Social, Dinner, Dance: Members can attend for free. Cost for guests will be $6/adult and $3/child for the meal and dance. We will be having a band. The food served will be barbecue, andttea will be furnished. We would like anyone to bring sweets/dessert-and not just from the ladies. There are some men who can cook. So come one, come all. Pass the word! 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 regarding 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 nonsmoking facility.
LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, May 18-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees' meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth Club meeting dates are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18-083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.
Lodge 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 178 LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.
LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
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.
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 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call John Hitcher (817) 293-8166.
LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy.
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 at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting loca-
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Friday, April 25-Lodge-sponsored dance: Melodion Band from the Czech Republic featuring Miroslav Chodl will provide the music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. There is no charge for this dance. Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No.. 17516910506. For information regarding hail 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 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 185 NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. LODGE 186, CALDWELL Note: Youth club meetings are now are on the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554; or (512) 255-3415. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Please note: 2003 Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of each month starting at 8 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Please call 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, 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST All dances open to the public: Admission $6 per person. Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For lodge and rental information, please call the hall (281) 373-9482; Alma (281) 351-1045; or Mary Lee (713) 468-0432. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 8300796; or (979) 830-0118. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center unless otherwise noted. Note: Youth club meetings are at the same time and same location unless otherwise noted. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 3 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend, and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest, and maybe we can make a member out of 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. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. The youth club meets at the same time. -SPJST-
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