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August 20, 2003
Winners named in 2003 SPJST Christmas Card Design Contest Lodge 9, Snook Fireman's Barbecue No Vestnik Published Westfest Labor Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Beyersville Fund Raiser District Six Fall Meeting hosted by Lodge 8, Weimar Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall Centennial Lodge 38, Kovar Appreciation Dinner District Six Barbecue Cookoff and Children's Activities at the Taiton. Community Center in Taiton Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Day District Seven Family Fun Day hosted by Lodge 202 Jourdanton at Jourdanton Community Center Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day District Four Fall Meeting hosted by Lodge 73, Seymour at the KC Hall District Five Fall Meeting at Lodge 196, Houston-West Lodge 84, Dallas Czech Fest District Two Fall Meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor Fall DYC Meeting, SPJST Home Office Fall FAC Meeting, SPJST Home Office Lodge 196, Houston-West Anniversary
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concept selected for new SPJST cookbook cover Winning
Congratulations to Eva A. Heiman of Lodge 88, Houston for submitting the winning cover design concept for the new SPJST cookbook now in the works. For her efforts, Ms. Herman received a $100 cash prize. "The SPJST expresses its appreciation and thanks to Ms. Herman and everyone who participated in the contest," says Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasurer Lanita Anglin, who coordinated the contest and whose department is compiling the cookbook. A total of 31 cover ideas were received. The entries were judged by a Temple area print and broadcast professional "It's going to be quite a book," says Sister Anglin. The volume will include between 900 and 1,000 recipes. "We hope to have the cook-
book ready for sale by the first of next year," she says. "In the meantime, reprints of our first volume, the SPJST Anniversary Cookbook, are in stock," says Sister Anglin. Since it came out in 1997, nearly 25,000 copies of the first volume have been sold. The book is $11 per copy, which includes postage and handling. Discounts are available on volume orders. For more infor mation or to place your order, please contact Roxane McWha in the SecretaryTreasurer's office at (800) 727-7578 or write: SPJST Home Office Attention: Cookbooks P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 -SPJST-
This was the second year for the SPJST Christmas Card Design Contest. This year's contest "..icluded more than 200 entries statewide from members, age six through high school senior. District contests were held at each of the seven spring district meetings. Designs were judged on overall appearance and appeal, creativity and originality, and ability to reproduce on a Christmas card. Winners of the district contests competed for the honor of having their card design selected as the official Christmas cards for the SPJST Home Office. Four designs representing one from each age category - were selected. These SPJST Christmas cards are available for purchase. Order infolmation appears on page three. And the Winners Are .. . The grand prize winners in each age category received a $100 U.S. Savings Bond. They were: Ages 6 to 8: Samuel Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone; Ages 9 to 11: Bracy Craig of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Ages 12 to 14: Lacy Jones of Lodge 17, New Tabor; and Ages 15 to Senior: Lynde Roesler of Lodge 39, Bryan. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's contest. District winners are as follows: District One
Ages 6 to 8 Tyler Sandner Lodge 17, New Tabor Ages 9 to 11 Bradley Shelfer • Lodge 9, Snook Ages 12 to 14 Lacy Jones Lodge 17, New Tabor Ages 15 to Senior Lynde Roesler Lodge 39, Bryan District Two
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Ages 6 to 8 Sam Vanicek Lodge 24, Cyclone
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Ages 9 to 11 Stephanie Vanicek --odge 24, Cyclone Ages 12 to 14 Victoria Pajestka Lodge 80, Holland Ages 15 to Senior Andy Baker Lodge 89, Rosebud
District Three Ages 6 to 8 Elisabeth Cowan Lodge 84, Dallas Ages 9 to 11 Bracy Craig Lodge 6, Cottonwood Ages 12 to 14 Kevin Galler Lodge 66, Waco Ages 15 to Senior Joseph Spaniel Lodge 25, Ennis District Four
Ages 6 to 8 Kye Schwartz San Angelo Ages 9 to 11 Johnna Schwartz Lodge 160, San Angelo Ages 12 to 14 Rachel Schwartz Lodge 160, San Angelo Ages 15 to Senior Nathan Block Lodge 160, San Angelo District Five
Ages 6 to 8 Chelsea Boyce Lodge 88, Houston Ages 9 to 11 Breanna Reyes Lodge 172, Pasadena Ages 12 to 14 Courtney Reyes Lodge 172, Pasadena (Continued on page three.)
Please note that in accordance with our printing contract, there will not be a Vestnik published on August 27, 2003. Thank you.
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
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SPJST HOME OFFICE (800) 727.7578 • FAX: (254) 774-7447 On the Worldwide Web at www.spjst.com
VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK do Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION: BRIAN VANICEK, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Home: 13851 St. Hwy. 53, Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com
OFFICERS HOWARD LESIIIKAR 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 DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008
MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904
BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114
BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange, Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Tx. 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Tx. 76875 - (915) 442-4841 District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2163 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Tx. 77414 - (979) 24-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246
FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx. 76501 - (254) 985-2282 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 - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940
District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 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, Angleton, 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, F1C 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 email: borsak@txcyber.com DISTRICT 2 Jim King, FIC, Cell Phone: 534-4967 Office: (512) 746-2555 Pager: (866) 259-8104 • (800) 786-2023 marl: wetwokings @ thegateway. net DISTRICT 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (325) 442-3038 or (325) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICT 5 Lynn Johnsen, F1C, (281) 599-0952 Cell Phone: (281) 635-9293 E-mail: Ljohnsen@ prodigy .net DISTRICT 6 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616 E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net DISTRICT 7 Hector Garcia (361) 668-4670 Cell Phone: (361) 548-5702 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR 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 H - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - LETA NEELEY, P.O. BOX 1124, ABILENE, TX 79604 (325) 437-0456 DISTRICT V - BARBARA LINNEY GONZALES - 6043 PINEWAY BLVD., HOUSTON, TX (713) 649-6138 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 2501 TANGLEW ILDE NO. 159, HOUSTON, TX 77063 (713) 907-1630 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, 4339 FM 1303, 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
Looking Ahead o Next Tune For a lot of you, the information Bylaws that follow„v is old news. In fact, it is The guidelines which describe essentially a repeat of an article how the business of the SPJST is to which appeared in the September 8, be conducted is found in our bylaws. 1999 Vestnik. For others - espe- The services that members can cially our many new members - it expect to receive from their Society outlines the operation and gover- are also set out in general terms in nance of our Society. the bylaws. Between conventions, it is the What Make Us Different responsibility of the Supreme Lodge The fundamental principle that tb oversee the administration of the distinguishes the SPJST from other business affairs of the Society in business forms is that the members accordance with our Bylaws. Copies - not outside investors - control of the Bylaws may be obtained from the organization. Member control is delegates to the preceding SPJST exercised through convention or elections of offiyour local lodge cers and directors president. A limon the lodge, disited number of trict and state levcopies are also els. Member conavailable to memtrol is further bers through the exercised though SPJST Home the convention Office. which is held It is important every four years. for SPJST memOur next convenbers to remember tion will be June that our Bylaws 13 - 16, 2004 in can and do Temple, Texas. change. They It is during the can and should be convention that the amended when it Society's Bylaws and proposed can help us to function more effecchanges in the structure of our frater- tively as a fraternal benefit society. nal are considered. Supreme Lodge All recommendations for additions Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas will and/or changes to our SPJST Bylaws be notifying local lodge secretaries must be submitted to the secretary of during the first week of October with the Bylaws Committee not later than information regarding the number of 60 days prior to the convention. delegates eligible to represent their The closer we get to June, the lodge at the next convention. All more recommendations you are likequalifying credentials will accompany ly to see calling for changes in our Brother Mikulas's letter. SPJST Bylaws. It will then be the job of the Bylaws Committee and Supreme Lodge convention delegates to evaluate While the members own and con- these suggestions and do what they trol the Society, the responsibility for believe is right in order to ensure that making sure that operations run the SPJST remains financially strong smoothly is delegated to a 12-mem- and true to its fraternal roots. Clear and open communication ber body elected at our convention. This group is collectively referred to will help to ensure a productive Year 2004 Convention. As a practical as our Supreme Lodge. The Supreme Lodge consists of matter, the convention presents an five officers who are elected opportunity to evaluate all aspects of statewide: President, Vice President, our operation and lay the groundSecretary-Treasurer, Financial work for future progress. It's up to Secretary, and Legal Advisor, and us to make that happen. "Things seven district directors. SPJST dele- may come to those who wait," wrote gates elected our directors on the Abraham Lincoln, "but only the basis of geographic regions called things left by those who hustle." districts. There are seven districts. Selecting directors by districts helps Something for Everyone Men, women, boys, and girls all to ensure that various regional interests are represented in meetings of have a need for the kinds of services the Supreme Lodge. The position of that the SPJST can provide. We Editor and Director of Communica- have a great vehicle for bringing tions is also elected statewide; how- people together and making their ever, that person is not a member of lives more secure. The long-term prosperity and vitality of the SPJST the Supreme Lodge. The convention also elects four depends on our capacity and willingstanding committees: Bylaw, ness to make timely and progressive Finance, Insurance, and Publication. improvements. By truly looking out The committees have the authoriza- for the good of our fraternal Society, tion to deliberate and make recom- everyone's common interests can be mendations between conventions served. -SPJSTwith regard to their respective areas.
"Things may come to those who wait," wrote Abraham Lincoln, "but only the things left by those who hustle."
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Christmas Cards (Continued from page 1.) District Six
Ages 6 to 8 Jonathan Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville Ages 9 to 11 Stephanie Fucik Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 12 to 14 Elizabeth Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville Ages 15 to Senior Madeline Rowland Lodge 32, Victoria District Seven
Ages 6 to 8 Miranda Wiederhold Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Ages 9 to 11 Travis Barta Lodge 202, Jourdanton Ages 12 to 14 Jared Jaroszewski Lodge 185, New Braunfels Ages 15 to Senior Kristy Anderson Lodge 107, Floresville These cover designs to be pictured on the 2003 SPJST Christmas cards appear below. Cards and envelopes are available 25 to the box for $20. When ordering, please specify if you would like a mixed selection or all of the same card. Orders are due October 1, 2003. Send your orders to: State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 —SPJST-
SPJST 2003 Christmas Card Design Contest Winners Cards are available for purchase. For more information, please refer to the preceding article or contact the Youth Department at (800) 727-7578. Ages 6 to 8: Samuel Vanicek of Lodge 24 Cyclone.
Around the State District Two Fall Meeting September 21 at Lodge 29, Taylor Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 21. District Two will be having its Fall meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor from 2 to 5 p.m. We will have games and look forward to seeing all of you. We'll have a complete list of activities in an upcoming issue of the Vestnik. See you there, Kathy Fritz, FICF District Two President —SPJST-
8, Weimar Hosts District Six Fall Meeting September 7 at Holman Hall Lodge
Dear Readers, The District Six Fall Meeting will be held Sunday, September 7, 2003. Lodge 8, Weimar will host the meeting at Holman Hall in Weimar. To get there, take FM 155 North towards LaGrange and then exit on to FM 155. Go approximately six miles to Holman. The Holman Steak House is on the west side of FM 155 and Holman Hall is on the east side of the road. Lodge Donations
Lodges are asked to send in their usual donation per member to District Six Treasurer, A. J. "Tony" Kelner at
Five Fall Meeting September 20 at Lodge 196 Houston-West District
Mark Saturday, September 20, 2003 on your calendar for the District Five Fall Meeting! The day will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Lodge 196, Houston-West, 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas. Plan now to attend the fall meeting. We promise you an exciting fun-filled evening with your friends. Start getting (Continued on page four.) 911 Avenue K, Rosenburg Texas 77471. Lodges are also asked to bring a door prize and two desserts for everyone to enjoy. Members may also bring prizes for the wheel of fortune booth. Everyone participating in the district contests should review the criteria for each contest as outlined in the letter from District Six FAC Helen Zabransky. Also, please note that St. Michael's Catholic Church in Weimar has mass at 10 a.m. In addition to the printed directions here, you may also refer to the map sent to your lodge by Leo and Jo Ann Jares. I look forward to seeing everyone and enjoying the afternoon. The tentative agenda follows. Fraternally, Annie Vahalik District Six Secretary —SPJST-
8, Weimar Hosts District Six Fall Meeting September 7 at Holman Hall Lodge
Tentative Agenda Ila.m
Registration begins for door prizes as well as Needlework, Cookies, Christmas Ornament (Youth and Adult) and Horseshoe Contests. Coffee and cookies will be served.
11:30 a.m.
Contest registration ends. Wheel of Fortune begins.
Noon
A meal consisting of roast beef, buttered potatoes, coleslaw and green beans with tea and coffee will be served. A brief meeting will begin as soon as possible after lunch.
Ages 9 to 11: Bracy Craig of Lodge 6, Cottonwood.
Ages 12 to 14: Lacy Jones of Lodge 17, New Tabor. Age 15 to Senior: Lynde Roesler of Lodge 39, Bryan.
District President, Joe Siptak Meeting Called to Order District Youth Posting of Colors Moment of Silence for Departed Members Welcome by Hosting Lodge 8, Weimar First Vice President Response and Introduction of Guests Leo Jares Roll Call of Lodges, Officers and Secretary Annie Vahalik Standing Committees District Youth Counselor Youth Report and Program Marcy Dorotik and Assistant DYC Lisa Bubela Announcements and Brief Reports Upcoming Barbecue Cookoff Old Business SPJST Cemeteries Clean-up Report Contest Winners New Business District Second Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Helen Zabransky —SPJST-
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Around the State (Continued from page three.)
your tarok and domino partners together and bring them with you. We will have bingo and games for the children. All you ladies will be able to show your cooking expertise with your side dishes to complete a delicious fried chicken lunch. Chicken will be furnished by the district. Ladies, please enter the cake contest. Bring your recipe with the cake, and remember, all cakes must be made from scratch. (No box cakes.) Don't forget to reserve Saturday, September 20! Mildred Holeman District Five Secretary
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District Six invites members to enter various contests The District Six Fall Meeting and Fun Day will be held Sunday, September 7, 2003 at Holman Hall near Weimar. Lodge 8, Weimar will be hosting the day's activities. As usual, we will have the needlework, horseshoes, Christmas ornament and food contests (cookies this year) for the adults. Any member of District Six over the age of 18 is encouraged to enter any or all of the contests. Cash prizes and awards will be given for first, second, and third places in each category. Needlework must be done by handembroidery, crochet, needle-point — with the stitches visible in the front and back. Items may be framed, but nothing should cover the actual stitching. The horseshoe contest will be the same as last year. Christmas ornaments must be handmade, but not from a kit and not over six inches in length. The cookie contest follows the same rules as outlined in the Youth Rule Book. One dozen of the cookies you are entering must be displayed on a white styrofoam plate and should be brought to the competition in a plastic bag. Cookies must be made from scratch and should require no refrigeration. No mixes allowed. The recipe must accompany the entry on a 4 by 6 -inch index card. Cookies will be tasted and will be judged as follows: Taste: pleasing, delicate, wellblended flavor of ingredients Texture: characteristics of ingredients used Appearance: uniform thickness, size and shape After judging, there will be a silent auction for anyone wishing to have their cookies placed for sale to benefit an SPJST charity. Registration for the contests will begin at 11 a.m. and end promptly at 11:30 a.m. Winners must be present to receive awards. If you have any questions, please give me a call at (361) 798-3347. I am looking forward to traveling to Weimar and spending the day with everyone. Fraternally, Helen Zabransky District Six Fraternal Activities Coordinator
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District Six annual barbecue cookoff, games in Talton September 12, 13
How does $250 t o oo sound? Or will they need more?
SPJST District Six hosts its Fifth Annual Barbecue Cookoff on Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13, 2003. Organizers invite all interested cookers and fun-seekers to mark these days on their calendar and join them at the Taiton Community Center in Taiton. The center is easily accessible from Highway 71 North in Taiton, Texas. Please note that this is a change from the originally scheduled cookoff site. Cookoff activities get underway on Friday evening with DJ music from 8 p.m. until 12 a.m. Come out on Saturday and see the spectacular pits and taste the prizewinning barbecue! There will also be food and drink concessions, arts and crafts booths, a prize drawing and various games, including the wheel of fortune. Family activities begin at 10 a.m. For Booths or Tickets For booth rental information and prize drawing tickets, please call Karen Kaspar (979) 543-2532. For barbecue cookoff information, call Glenn Sczech, after 5 p.m. (979) 543-3179. Deadline for cookoff is September 5, 2003. The barbecue cookoff proceeds will benefit the SPJST Scholarship Fund.
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Lodge 202 Jourdanton to host District Seven Family Fun Day September 14 Lodge 202, Jourdanton will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 14,. 2003 at the Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell in Jourdanton, Texas. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by a short business meeting at 11 a.m. A barbecue brisket lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. for $3 each. To order plates, please notify your lodge secretary or Bettie House by phone at (830) 281-8246 or e-mail landbhouse@ juno.com . Deadline is Tuesday, September 9. Please bring items for the silent auction to benefit the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum (LAM) and SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC). Help others by bringing eyeglasses and cases, hearing aids, aluminum can tabs and white plastic bottle caps. Make Plans to Enter The following contests will be held for members only: Christmas Ornament Contest (For Youth Members) Kolache Baking Contest (For ages 18 and above)
SPJST's 10-, 20-
and 30-year term life insurance plans are designed for those special times in life when you need a lot of insurance coverage at a reasonable cost. Preferred rates are available to non-smokers and term certificates are renewable to age 95 and convertible to permanent life prior to age 65.
SPJST Term Insurance. Nonprofessional. Must be made from scratch using yeast dough; made by the person entering. Must consist of only one type of filling: fruit or poppy seed. Needlework Contest (For ages 18 and above) Made entirely by hand. Includes embroidery, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitching. May not enter previous winning item. Quilting Contest (For ages 18 and above) Hand quilted only. Entries must be made in the last five years. May not enter previous winning item.
Dominoes (For ages 16 and above) Bunco (For all ages) Horseshoe Tournament (For ages 16 and above) Door prizes and prize drawing items will be awarded throughout the day. Free soft drinks will be available All members are encouraged to come and bring a friend to this family event. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary
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202, Jourdanton. Hosts District Seven Family Fun Day on September 14
Lodge
Jourdanton Community Center • 1101 Campbell • Jourdanton
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Agenda
Registration for Door Prizes/Contests* Free Refreshments Served Lodge 202, Jourdanton will furnish soft drinks. Door prizes and prize drawing items will be awarded throughout the day.
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
11:00 to 11:30 a.m. District President Larry Wagner, Jr. District Meeting Call to Order Lodge 202 Youth Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance Lodge 202 President Jeff Barta Welcome District Secretary Bettie House Roll Call of Officers/Lodges Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas Brief Reports District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer State Field Representative Hector Garcia Announcements Spring Meeting Site Selection Adjourn 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dominoes, Bunco 2:00 p.m. 2:00 to 3:30 p.m 3:30 p.m.
Lunch: Barbecue brisket plate* Cost: $3 Judging of Contests *Silent Auction Bidding Closes Horseshoes Youth Recognition Contest Winners Announced Silent Auction Winners and Split-the-Pot
*See accompanying Vestnik article for details. —SPJST-
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SPJST records 185 referrals through July Outreach 2003 program To help achieve the objectives of the Outreach 2003 program, several incentives are being offered. Members who make referrals that result in written applications will be recognized as follows: • Recruit One Member Name in Vestnik. • Recruit Three Members - Name and photograph in Vestnik. • Recruit Six Members - Name and photo in Vestnik, eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $50 cash prizes. • Recruit 10 Members - Name and photo in Vestnik, eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $100 cash prizes. • Recruit 21 Members - Name and photo in Vestnik, eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $150 cash prizes; photo in local newspaper; photo on SPJST wall "Roll of Honor." • Overall Top Recruiter - Trip for two to Bossier City, Louisiana (will accompany winning Lodge Officers on trip.) Special recognition at the 2003 SPJST Awards Banquet (receives mileage to and from banquet.) Special Note: The SPJST Home Office will include only valid sales leads in the member incentive program. The following listing identifies members who have made referrals during the Outreach 2003 Membership Drive. Lodge Member's Name
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Arthur Kloth, Jr. Dolores Lefner Don Day John Tindell Karen Franklin Kelli Janovich Latricia Burks Mark Peck Mary Lou Salinas Oda Ruth Martin Roxane McWha Susan Shofner Tina Carroll Tommy Atchison Kay Zipperlen Michael Pelzel Teresa Williams Terry Banton Brooke Craig Christi Sparkman Dorothy Kucera Julia Tucker Ray Perez Terrie Matula Williams Annie Polnick Clay Kansterina Bradley Shelfer Landon Eldridge Shelby Allen Taylor Allen Tiffany Burkhalter Zachary Shelfer Alannah Villanueva Amanda Villanueva April Wotipka Coy Cass Kyle Skrabanek Stacey Norman Taylor Sandner Kara Ihlenfeldt Lacy Jones Lindsey Jones Tyler Sandner Aleen Jaecks Helen Gustafson Irene Helgren Mikhaila Nelson Charlie Anderson Rubie Loessin Amber Penn David Mainard
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Donna Locke Lisa Kirby Melanie Zavodny Peggy Sue Herendon Stephanie Vanicek Dillon Baker J.L. Wingo Ronnie Honza James Mitchell Raymond Starek David Pokorny Diane Tompkins Janet Filla Leroy Marx Marie A. Ripple Melody Sue Huber Brandon Drapela Donald Bubela Dylan Truemer Jon Marcaurele Kyle Kaspar Wanda Dorotik Kirby Bubela Barbara Goodlet Alejandra Saenz Ardis Bacak Ashley Sczech Bradley Bacak Darlene Janak Dawn Konvicka Dorothy Arata Timm Ed Mrnustik Edith Moldberg Karen Holub Kenneth Trochta Kristy Kinchloe Ophelia Botello Robbie Gonzales Darlene Kocurek Ann Paruzinski Brooke Hoelscher Crystal Bartek Crystal Morris Cynthia Hutka Debbie Dohnalik Doris Tyroch Dorothy Stuchly Ed Mokry Katherine Smith Neil Rabroker Patrick Greger Sandra Dubcak Shelby Michalewicz Brandon Hoelscher Doris Wiesner Ellen Hannington Johnny T. Susan Karl Weunsche Leon Jurena Gladys Yates Dakota Yates Makayla Yates Kenneth Antosh Virginia Bell Daniel Grossman Doni Powell Geofrey Collier Monica Drake Victoria Pajestka Amber Yeager Alexandria Andreason Ashley Andreason Emily Andreason Emma Perry Joy Smith Mona Deorsam Josephine Pflughaupt Rachel Graska Wesley Bulgawitz Mandy Baker Bill Barreda, Sr. Earl Carsten Evalee Carsten Frank Prochaska Hermina Cihacek Jackson Durham Janie Darwin Jeremiah May
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Lodge Letters Section Lodge 8, Weimar reports on July meeting Members of Lodge 8, Weimar met Monday, July 28. A hamburger cook-out with all the good trimmings was enjoyed by all before the meeting. Leo Jares and Gene Veselka did the grilling. After our meal, President Jares called the meeting to order. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence for our departed members and for our members who are ill. All of the officers were present. The minutes were read and the treasurer's report was also read and approved. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Erline Janik reported that all our required papers due in July were completed and sent in.
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Lauren Dunham 2 Paxton Davies 1 Robert Toupal 2 B.J. Polk 1 Lucille Greener 1 Walter Greener 1 Geraldine Stewart 1 Rose Yendrey 3 John Tieken 1 Kevin Bayer 1 Lillie Clawson 1 Linda Vrazel 3 Rhenda Baldwin-Dickerson 1 Woodrow Brandes 1 Appa Hargiss 18 Dabney Kidd 1 Emily Humphrys 5 Paris Milan 4 Corey Schwartz 1 Sydney Reyes 3 Helen Bland 1 Jordan Lyon 2 Kathy Fritz 47 Linda Johnson 38 Summer Campbell 1 Abby Blevins 1 Lisa Lopez 1 Toye Stanaland 1 Casey Brinkman 4 2 Chelsey Brinkman Christian Brinkman 2 Daniel Pipkin 2 Joshua Brinkman 3 Jack Gartner 8 Christina Dobson 13 Corinne Mauldin 56 Judy Paul 16 Lilianna Wiederhold 1 Miranda Wiederhold 2 Audree Williams 2 Reed Williams 2 Jim Wiest 1 Alicia Ruiz 4 Lydia Ruiz 1 Thelma Beaver 2 1 Lucia Acguirre —SPJST-
Let's hear what your members and lodges are doing to make a positive difference in your communities. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: vanicek@spjst.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578 District Six Fund Raiser We also purchased the barbecue prize drawing item for the upcoming prize drawing in September. Final preparations for the District Six Fall Meeting were discussed. Our menu was chosen and approved by everyone. We are asking all of our faithful members to come to this meeting. We would like for all of them to participate in as many activities as possible. Earline Muenster was approved to serve as the Chairman of the Sunshine Committee. Two members, Melvin Tobola and Evelyn Shumbera, were remembered with get well cards. Birthday wishes were extended to Henrietta Veselka and Christine Eschenburg and anniversary greetings were sent to A.J. and Rosie Shumbera, and Leo and JoAnn Jares. Next Meeting August 25 Door prizes were distributed, and the meeting adjourned. The next, meeting is August 25 at 7 p.m. Pot luck is on the menu. Fraternally, JoAnn Jares —SPJST-
Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard cancels September meeting date Please note that there will be no meeting in September. Watch for details, including meeting date, in my next letter. To the faithful, this writer remains .. . Fraternally yours, Joe Nezval, President —SPJST-
Lodge 39, Bryan posts notice of meeting change Due to the conflict of our lodge meetings and district meetings, we voted in our last meeting to change as follows: Starting in August 2003, we will hold all future meetings on the second Sunday of each month. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will follow at 1 p.m. Meals will be the same as in the past - no change. Lillie M. O'Shields Secretary —SPJST-
6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Lodge 40, El Campo Hilije reports on August meeting
Martinez, Carol Ann Brandes, Darlene P. Janak, and Andrew Koudelk. A motion was made by J.C. Kocurek and seconded by Ben Svoboda to accept these new members into our lodge. The motion passed.
President Ardis Bacak called the meeting to order with 33 members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Daisy Enriquez. A moment of silence was held for the deceased members and the sick in the community. The roll call of officers and trustees showed that all were present. The minutes of the July 13, 2003 meeting were approved as published in the Vestnik. The motion was made by Ben Svoboda and second by Edmund Kana. Motion passed. Communications were read by the vice president and the secretary. A thank you card was received from Rhea Eggemeyer thanking Lodge 40 for her $400 scholarship. It was reported that a death claim on Leonard Cerny had been filed. Memorial gift to the SPJST scholarship fund was made in memory of Dr. J.A. Mount, Leonard Cerny and Daniel Malota. According to a Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program report dated July 31, 2003, Lodge 40 has enrolled 99 new members so far this year. The treasurer's report was delivered by Lorraine Kana. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dee Floyd thanked the kitchen workers preparing the food for today's meal. The Snack Bar Committee report was given by Josephine Bacak. She reported sales of $835.89 for the month of July. Mowing Chairman Vlasta Bartosh had no report. On behalf of the Bingo Committee, Sheldon and Debbie reported that things are going very well. They thanked the members and officers who have supported Monday night bingo. Hall Rental Chairman Tria Svatek was not present to give her report. The Resolution Committee reported on the deaths of members, Zora Chaka and Joyce A. Mount. Youth Leader Jennifer Kunetka reported that the youth painted flags for residents at the nursing home. Barbecue Cookoff Chairman Debbie Sczech reported on a change of location for the September 12 and 13 District Six barbecue cook off. The cook off will be held at the Taiton Community Center in Taiton. Sales representatives reported on sales activity. One transfer request from Victor H.Krenek of Lodge 40 to Lodge 172 was reported.
Old Business Trustee J.C. Kocurek reported that the drain system has been cleaned and the exhaust fans had been serviced. Thanks go out to all the trustees for all their help. There was no new business to discuss. August birthday celebrants were recognized. They are Dee Floyd, Jerome Holub, Charlie Sanders, Jose Enriquez, and Kimberly Enriquez. The winner of the attendance prize was Colby Cerny. The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Submitted by, Sheldon W. Holub, Secretary —SPJST-
Twenty New Members The following new members were issued certificates in the month of July—Brenda Border William Hendren, Clara I. Jones, Roberta Renee Rocha, Elisa Renee Botello, Mary Ann Schuler, Annie Mae Henry, William L. Barbee, Tracy Williams, Ronald Murray, Jr., Rita Mae Konvicka, Deshavian Williams, Damacia Williams, Bobby G. Konvicka, Jessica Rea Svoboda, Chase Nichols Svoboda, Mary Ann
Fifty Years of Polka and Waltz Music Pictured above, members of Vrazels' Polka Band observe the band's 50th anniversary with a polka mass and free dance on June 21 at SPJST Lodge 47's Seaton Star Hall. A capacity crowd turned out to enjoy the music and pay tribute to the popular band. Pictured, from left, are Albert Heselmeyer, Thomas Strmiska, Alfred Vrazel, Anton Vrazel and David Trojacek.
47, Seaton reports on August meeting Lodge
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The August 3, 2003 lodge meeting was opened at 2 p.m. with President Edwin Pechal in charge. Flag Bearers Neil Rabroker and Justin Davis brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing in silent tribute to two members, Gary Hutka and Edward Mihatsch, who passed away since the last meeting. Deepest sympathy to their surviving families. May Gary and Edward rest in eternal peace. They shall be missed. The following have been sent get well cards, Edward Mihatsch (now deceased), Nelda Marek, Don Mikeska (recent surgery), and Dean Gommert. Hope your health improves, and you feel much better. Adeline Kohutek read the roll call of officers, trustees and sales representatives. The following were accepted as members Brady D. Alexander, Chase D. Alexander, LaVerne J. Pechal, Lucy Lee Mihatsch, Daniel Lawrence Trampota, Rena Gayle Greger, Tammy Denise Bulls, and Dorothy Mae Pechal. Thank you for joining our lodge and please feel welcome to come to meetings and other activities. Correspondence included the letter from the Vrazel Polka Band for the use of the hall for their 50th anniversary event in June. It was a great success, and you are wished many more years of playing your music, polkas, and waltzes for the public at dances. Board minutes were read by Edwin Vasicek, Secretary. President Pechal reported that 33 teams participated in the annual cookoff on July 19 at Star Hall. The winner of the gas grill was Leo Makovy. With the SPJST Convention in 2004 in Temple, we voted to host a night for delegates during the convention. The District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD) was at Holland and held on July 27; State YAD was at the Mayborn Center on August 9. Vice President Edwin Vasicek told us that the judges like it here an are
LEFT PHOTO: Band Leader Alfred Vrazel, left, receives best wishes from Roy Haag of the Liff'l Fishermen Orchestra of New Braunfels. RIGHT PHOTO: The 1987 SPJST State King Michael Morris and 1987 SPJST State Queen Melissa Victorick visit at the celebration. willing to do it again next year. Second Vice President Beth Rabroker stated that Jeff Bartek (47) and Jay Ray (24) and the team of Michael Morris and Ricky Crow from our lodge were winners in the State Horseshoe Tournament. Frankie Klinkovsky stated that four new lodges have been recently organized and are going strong with the membership. Gene McBride Vice President of the Supreme Lodge had hip replacement surgery recently. He is now at home recuperating. Rest up, Brother Gene, so you would be good as new again. We voted in Jon Gersbach as a new sales representative, and he has received his training. Good luck, Jon and bring on the new members! Those celebrating birthdays in August were Tom Gibson, Amanda Greger, Edward Mares, Joyce Skrabanek, Michell Dean, Calvert Helms, Walter Pomykal, Heidi Bartek and Henry Janacek. Wedding anniversary in August was celebrated by Louis and Ruth Kohutek. I hope you all celebrated your special day and wish you all many, many more. Door prize winners were Odell Baca, Cal Helms, and Helen Schroeder. Next Meeting September 7 The next meeting is Sunday, September 7 at 2 p.m. See you then. Fraternally; Dorothy Pechal, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 54, West reports on quarterly meeting President Wilburn Willis called the meeting to order. After a warm welcome to all in attendance, he led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. A few moments of silence were observed in memory of the following departed members—Alfred Pavlas who died March 8, 2003; W.O. Montgomery who died on March 17, 2003; Pauline Marek who died on March 27, 2003; L.L. Janek who died April 10, 2003; Mary Brem who died on April 5, 2003; Al Marchak who died April 10, 2003; and Leona Kral who died on May 5, 2003. May they rest in eternal peace. A roll call of officers indicated all to be in attendance. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Emery. These were approved as read. Items of correspondence were also read. Financial Secretary Maxine Sefcik gave her report which was approved as read. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Maxine Sefcik gave her report which was approved as read. Scholarship Recipients Members who were recipients of scholarships are Sally James, Rachel Pareya, Rachel Kostecka, Ryan Kolar, Julie Mynar, and Jon Vaculik. Congratulations to these students for these achievements.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2003-VESTNIK/7 Congratulations also to Willa Mae Cervenka who was inducted into the Order of Knights of Comenius at the Czech Cultural Center's members dinner on March 21 at the Junior League in Houston. The award recognizes her for her achievenents in fostering the principle which Jan Amos Komensky espoused. She was honored for her dedication to her avocation of teaching and researching her Czech culture, to informing the public, and the Czech-American community of the history, language, and culture of their heritage has served to preserve in their minds the meaning and impact of their heritage on their lives. Sales Representative Freddie Kaluza signed up the following adult members-Cindy Matus, George Soukup, Charlotte Rendek, and Lacey Flores, juvenile. New adult members signed up by Sales Representative Wilburn Willis are Leah Hough and Joanna Thuerauf. Juvenile member Kaitlin Matus and adult Matthew Matus were signed up by Sales Representative Janice Kaluza. Adult Carol Pekar took out a different certificate through the Home Office. We thank the sales representatives for their hard work and welcome all of these new members. Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar distributed copies of her report. It was approved as read. A discussion was held regarding our lOOth anniversary party which will be held in December of 2004. Our next quarterly meeting will be held on Friday, September 12 at 7 p.m. Our Everyday Heroes and Lifetime Achievers will be honored at this meeting. The meeting was adjourned and monetary door prize winners were Kenneth Taylor, Jana Vacul铆k, Mary Lou Mynar, and George Mikeska. Freddie Kaluza received a picture frame, and tools were received by Ray Matus. The following 50-year members were honored-Jane Kapav铆k, Harry Lee Kasik, Billy Joe Marek, Dwane Snokhous, Lucille Straten, Martha Taylor, and Joe Hromadka. A pin presentation was followed by a meal. Next Meeting September 12 Hoping to see a large number of members at our next meeting on September 12, 2003. ,, Anne Emery 路路 English Reporter -SPJST-
Gloria Sala family; a thank you from the J.D. Ivey family; and a thank you was read from Sheryl Goodnight with the Holland Corn Festival expressing appreciation to the lodge for its donation to the 5K run. Treasurer .Glen Latham gave a report of all committees, and they are fine. Frank Pajestka, Jr. thanked the lodge for its donation to the district youth camp. Evening meal plates totaling 156 were served at the District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD) meeting at Lodge 80. He also stated that his and Risa's children, Victoria and Cyril, were going to state for their performance at District Two YAD. He also stated at the directors' meeting, the liquor license has a time change when the bar is to closed. After discussion, Coleman Benner moved to close the bar at 11 :50 p.m. starting January 1, 2004. Estelle Coker seconded, and the motion carried. Harold Rohde brought to discussion charges on rent of the hall. At present, we are charging $600 for the use of the complete hall. With utilities and everything involved going up, John Jackson moved to charge $800 for the .hall use, effective January 1, 2004. This was seconded by Estelle Coker. Motion carried. Ricky Benner is on the sick list, but is improving. Those having birthdays in August are Doris and Calvin Eckermann, J.D. Pete Coker and Melissa Vrabel. Winners in the drawing were Linda Hill, Dean Brisbin, Helen Pajestka, G.L. Brisbin, and Cyril Pajestka. Before the meeting adjourned, Victoria and Cyril Pajestka, performed for the membership the act that took them to state. Great performance, Victoria and Cyril! Coleman Benner moved to adjourn. It was seconded and meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. for happy hour. Next Meeting September 9 The September meeting will be September 6, 2003 at 4 p.m. See you there! Fraternally, Estelle G. Coker, Reporter -SPJST-
Lodge 87, Temple reports on August meeting
At 7 p.m. on August 12, 2003, the meeting of Lodge 87, Temple was called to order by President Dan Kacir. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for departed members. The minutes of On August, 2, 2003 at 4 p.m., the previous meeting were read by President Harold Rohde called the Secretary Bertha Capps and approved. meeting of Lodge 80, Holland to The treasurer's report was given by order. The Pledge of Allegiance was Daryl Entrop, He also reported that we given by the membership, followed by had two new members to vote ona moment of silence for departed Ruth Yates and Rebecca Fenner. The members voted to accept the new members. All officers were present. Secretary Linda Hill read the min- members and invite them to our next utes of the July meeting. They were meeting in September. One death certificate was read. approved as read. In a motion by Estelle Coker and seconded, seven new members were Old Business Daryl Entrop reported that he had accepted by the membership. put a new air conditioner in the youth A thank you was read from the
Lodge 80, Holland reports on August meeting
room and will get an electrician to members welcomed Glen Pruski, the help install a new electric water heater. Fraternal Activities Coordinator for A motion was made by Sidney Kacir, District Seven, Annie Stryk and her seconded by Bertha Capps to pay the granddaughter Brooke Pawelek, and bills for repairing the other three air Kathleen McGowan, a friend of conditioners. Motion passed. Kelsey Reese. A moment of silence was held for New Business all deceased members. Thomas Sidyney Kacir made a motion to Moczygemba and Gertrude Pavliska, ratify a new sales rep, Keifer who passed away in July, were espeMarshall, III. It was voted on and cially remembered. passed. Don and Marie Netek were honored with a floral arrangement to celYouth Report ebrate their 60th wedding anniverPam Capps gave her report 9n sary. District Two Youth Achievement Day A note was read by Jarolyn Popp (YAD). Dawn Capps from Lodge 87, from Jerry Elzner, who congratulated Temple was chosen as District Two Lodge 133 on a well organized Queen, and her duchess was Erin District Seven meeting. The presiMathis. Dawn made first place in indi- dent then went over the expenses and vidual talent and first place in Science income from the District Seven and Education. Erin Mathis made first meeting. place in needlepoint. At the State YAD, Dawn got second place in indi- Lifetime Achievers Recognized District Seven Fraternal Activities vidual talent and third place in Science and Education. Erin Mathis got second Coordinator Glen Pruski was then He presented the , place in needlepoint. We had two visi- introduced. Lifetime Achiever plaques to Emil tors, Pam and Megan Welch. Matula, Viola Kurtz, and Don Netek. Bill Pavliska was honored as well Next Meeting September 9 but since he was absent, the presiOur next meeing will be September dent accepted his plaque on his 9, 2003 at the lodge. The lodge will behalf. Brother Pruski also informed provide the chicken, and members are the members that the District Seven to bring side dishes. Fall Meeting would be held in At 8 p.m., the meeting adjourned. Jourdanton on September 14. Bertha Capps Jarolyn Popp then discussed the Secretary/Reporter new membership for the lodge. -SPJSTSales representatives recruited by the SPJST Home Office have made a number of sales. These new members needed a lodge to adopt them while a lodge in Hondo is being chartered. Emil Matula made a motion seconded by Grace Rohan that these members be accepted.
Lodge 92, Fort Worth invites everyone to Czech Heritage Day September 20
Rules and Regulations The president reminded the members that the Rules and Regulations for Lodge 133 were being updated. Copies will be made available at the next meeting; however, a request was made to increase the money spent for floral arrangements. A motion was made by Evelyn Matula and seconded by Louis Jasek to allow the increase. The members concurred. Members celebrating birthdays in April, May, June, and July were honored. April celebrants were Emil Matula, Sr., Robert Popp, Sr., and Rudy Valchar. May celebrants included Jason Murley, Jennifer Rohan, Lucille Dlugosh, Paul and Sandra Heath, and Sophie Hull. Robert Popp, III celebrated a June birthday while Andrew Rohan, Bethany Pawelek, Cecil Hull, Edward Mazac, Leroy Rohan, Roy Schauffele, Annie Stryk, and Vicki Reese had July celebrations. Attendance prizes were. won by Evelyn Matula, Annie Stryk, Vicki Reese, Ed Robinson, Mary Popp, Grace Rohan, Robert Popp, Viola Kurtz, and Emil Rohan. Viola Kurtz and Kathleen McGowan shared splitthe-Pot. With all business conducted, the president adjourned the meeting. Members enjoyed snacks and played dominoes. Submitted by, Lodge 133, San Antonio met on Jarolyn Popp, President Sunday July 20, 2003 at Good -SPJSTShepherd Lutheran Church. The
Lodge 92 members invite you to join them on Saturday, September 20 as they celebrate their lodge's 93rd anniversary at Czech Heritage Day at National Hall located at 3316 Roberts Cut-off Road in Fort Worth. Doors open at noon. All day admission is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under with a paid adult. Dinner will be served from 1 to 6 p.m. Plates are $6.50 each and $4 for children 12 and under. Enjoy accordion music from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by the Memory Makers Czech Choir at 2 p.m. The opening ceremony will be at 2:30 p.m. Afternoon dance music from 3 to 6 p.m. will be by The Jodie Mikula Orchestra. The Parade of Costumes and a performance by the West Czech Dancers will start at 6 p.m. Evening music from 8 to 11 p.m. will be by Vrazels' Polka Band. Door prizes will be awarded. For more information, please call (817) 624-1361. -SPJST-
Lodge 133, San Antonio reports on July meeting
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Lodge 155, Austin reports on summer activities We started the summer with our annual picnic and meeting on June 14 at Deer Creek Ranch hosted by Clarence and Doris Boriski. The cool breeze off the lake nearby kept us comfortable. At this event, Joe Motl signed up a new member, James (Jay) I. Dornoff. Congratulations to both! Members recuperating from major surgery in June and July were Ginny Prasatik, Jean Mod. and Laverne Hejl. Diane Hejl was also in the hospital but very briefly. -All are on the mend" and progressing satisfactorily (although slowly for Jean and Laverne). Congratulations to Doris Boriski, who with six other players, participated in the National Seniors' Volleyball Tournament 70 year old category—on June 6 and 7 in Hampton, Virginia, winning the Gold Medal. Seven other teams honored her team in Harker Heights near Killeen, Texas on July 19 with a proclamation from Governor Perry, a volleyball with signatures of national board members, a bouquet of red roses, a necklace made of miniature volleyballs, and a poem dedicated to this team for inspiring seniors to continue playing volleyball throughout their seventies. The next 70s volleyball tournament will be played at the South Austin Recreation Center at 8:30 a.m. on August 16, 2003. Come on down Lodge 155 members and support Doris and her fabulous, winning team! Some of our members had house guests during the summer. Alice and Ginny Prasatik hosted Ginny's 12 year old grandson, Levi Rogers, for the two weeks of July 3 through July 17. His mother, Cindy, brought him so the four of us could participate in the Fourth of July celebrations in our neighborhood that morning (despite the rain) and Zilker Park that night for the concert and fireworks display. It was quite a busy two weeks for Ginny taking her grandson to so many places that he had never been to before. The visit culminated in an all-day trip for them to Schlitterbahn Water Park in New Braunfels. With planned daily activities outside the house making certain that Levi did not get bored or turn into a couch potato, Ginny managed to keep up with him. Perhaps she even wore him out resulting in his sleeping "like a log" once his head hit the pillow at night while she stayed up to write in her journal! House guests of the Boriskis were Clarence's brother from College Station and nephew from California over the first weekend of August. The Ted Mareks are currently attending a family reunion in Caldwell. Ted recently presented the SPJST scholarship to his grandson, John Hall, II of Cuero, Texas (see Vestnik, July 30, 2003 issue; page nine for article). Congratulations to the proud grandparents. On July 18, Alice and Ginny Prasatik and Jay Dornoff who attended the reception for the Honorable Vladimir Spidla, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on the University of Houston campus in Houston. They
Lodge 155, Austin Picnic Members of Lodge 155, Austin enjoyed their June 14 picnic at the Deer Creek Ranch. Pictured above, from left, kneeling are Doris Boriski and Joe Motl; BACK: Ted Marek, Nel Marek, Ginny Prasatik, Jean Motl, Alice Prasatik and Clarence Boriski. Joe Motl, center, works at signing up new member, Jay Dornoff, right. Clarence Boriski is pictured at left, overseeing the grill.
Pictured, from left, Nel Marek, Jean Motl and Doris Boriski join in the day's activities
met several of their Czech friends in Houston as well as those from Austin. They listened to speeches, watched the Czech dancers from West perform, partook of the buffet catered from Hillje, sang Czech songs, and had a great time! The next day, these three members went with friends to view the Vatican artifacts on exhibit at the Museum of Natural Science in Houston. The tour lasted four hours, but it was well worth it! On July 30, these three met each other in Shiner to attend a dinner/comedy play at the Gaslight Theater. The next night, these three attended the musical performance "Crazy for You" at the Zilker Hillside Theater in Austin. Do you get the feeling that these SPJST members just love going to plays? You bet your play act, they do. Do they ever stay at home? Perhaps once in a while, but then they're on the move again so they don't miss out of anything going on. The heat wave and "dog days" are upon us this August. Hope all our members and readers are "taking it easy", keeping cool indoors, and keeping out of hospitals. Take care of
yourselves and remember: "The friends we meet on the path of life make the trip worthwhile." Fraternally, Ginny Prasatik, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 180, Burleson reports on recent lodge happenings Howdy from Lodge 180, It's been a while. I want to start off by saying, "No, we didn't sell." We have, however, rented out the building every Saturday for the rest of the year and are currently booking for 2004! This past meeting was a very hard and emotional meeting. First, a special thanks to -Gladys Yates and Jerry Kucera for driving up from Waco and West. I would also like to welcome a new face to Lodge 180 — Mr. Robert Farmer. Mr. Farmer is a sales representative from Waco. He will be working in our area to try to increase members.
I would also like to thank those of you who showed up for our meeting. Sadly, Joe and Estelle Hurtik turned in their resignations. For the past 25 years Grandma and Grandpa have worked every Saturday night down at the lodge. They have seen me grow up and several others throughout the years. You both will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Hope to see both of you at occasional rentals — and no, you won't have to work! We ended the meeting with pizza, a cake, and some ice cream honoring Joe and Estelle. They were also presented with a card and gift certificate to Wal-Mart. There just isn't enough money or gifts in the world to show how much Grandpa and Grandma are appreciated. We'd Love to See You We have our monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of the each month. Everyone is welcome to come. The more the merrier! We are also in need of more workers for our rent outs. If you don't want to work, at least stop by for a visit. We always enjoy seeing faces from the past. Fraternally yours, Johnna Lawyer —SPJST-
Lodge 183, Arlington reports on July meeting The monthly meeting was held July 11, 2003 at 7 p.m. This meeting was called to order by President Ann Pustejovsky. Dorothy Adamek reported that Raymond Mikeska had major surgery. Also, Pat Sill's daughter, Kelly, had major surgery. Please remember them in your prayers as well as other members who are ill. Daniel Roznovsky read the minutes of the previous meeting, and the financial report was given by Robert Sill. Ann congratulated Tommy Weeks a member of the youth club on winning first place in District Three cookie contest with his peanut butter cookies. He also won the title of Duke for District Three. He will compete at the State level on August 9. Tommy is the son of Tom and Kay Weeks. Kay is our youth leader, and she is doing an excellent job. During the meeting, we were pleased to welcome Richard Baker and Ray Moyer of the Shriners who gave a brief description of the hospitals the Shriners operate and support. At this time, Ann presented a check to them in the amount of $3,000 to be used to help the Shriners with their good work. Cecil Phillips made a motion that we donate $1500 to Immaculate Conception School in memory of Reverend Joseph Mazaika who passed away recently. Janie Rejcek seconded this motion and the motion passed. We recently donated $3,000 to the Arlington Police Association for them to help one of their officers with the medical expenses which accumulated after his medical coverage had been exhausted. These medical expenses were as a result of his wife having
Wednesday, August 20, 2003—VESTNIK/9 cancer. This officer is a good friend to us as well as being our most dependable security guard. Remember that our meetings are the second Monday of each month and family nights are the last Friday of every month. Cecil Phillips won the door prize of $25. Come to our meetings and maybe you might go home with $25. Fraternally, Martha Phillips —SPJST-
202, Jourdanton cancels regular meeting; next meeting September 14 Lodge
Dear Members, The September 7, 2003 meeting of Lodge 202 has been cancelled. Members are asked to come at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, to set up for the District Seven Family Fun Day at the Jourdanton Community Center. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST-
Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth reports on August meeting Ladies
Before our meeting, we were entertained by a group from Spring Season River Oaks Nursing Home. Activity Coordinator Linda Sparks brought five talented players who did several numbers on bells. Included were Ruby, Thomas, Donald, Jane and Harold. They did beautifully and we thank them for coming.
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. with Martha Durham presiding. After the Pledge of Allegiance, she welecomed two new members, Sue Arnold and Debbie Akins. The minutes were read and approved. A thank you card was read from the McMillian family. A sympathy card was passed around for all to sign that is being sent to Christine and Shirley Zich for the loss of a daughter and sister. The treasurer's report was given and was approved. George Rippen showed us the great meat slicer that was purchased for our kitchen. The Circle helped pay for it. Thank you, George. Martha reported on our bus trip to Bossier City. We all enjoyed the trip. We played bingo going and coming. Thanks to Joe Kozel, who brought his accordian and treated us to some beautiful music. The hostesses for our lunch today are Estelle Hurtik, Laura Posival and Julia Duesar pitched in for Ann Schneider who was absent. I circulated sign-up sheets for help with the dessert booth at our Hertiage Day. With several ladies absent, I will ask again at our September 9 meeting. Joyce Tesar announced that the Friday night Ballroom Dance will be a fiesta theme. She encouraged everyone to wear their Mexican outfits. Sunday dance will be a Funny Hat Dance with music by Fabulous Six. A few jokes were read. It's always great to laugh a little. Birthday wishes went to Martha Boenisch, Albert Kubala and me. Door prizes were won by Pauline Brownlee, Martha Andreas, and Thersa Clay. Martha Andreas mentioned that Richard will begin chemo treatments Tuesday. Our prayers are with you. Alice Barnes closed our meeting with a nice prayer. Lunch and bingo followed. Fraternally, Evelyn Scaff, Reporter —SPJST-
n Memoriam Expression of Sympathy Thomas H. Moczygemba, resident of Poth, Texas, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning June 14, 2003 at 1:20 a.m. in the Chandler Care Center in San Antonio. Thomas was born on September 18, 1916, to Peter Moczygemba and Genevieve Kotara Moczygemba in Cestohowa, Texas. He was a resident of San Antonio for 40 years before moving back to the farm in Poth in 1986. Thomas married Doris Billimek on September 12, 1943, in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Poth, Texas. He retired from Westinghouse Electric Supply Company in 1978 and was a member of the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Hermann, Catholic Life, SPJST Lodge 133, and KJT. Mr. Moczygemba was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Poth, Texas. Mr. Moczygemba is survived by his wife, Doris Billimek Moczygemba of Floresville; daughter, Patricia Felkins and husband Jerry; granddaughters, Stephanie Mattes and fiancée Uwe Kehrer, and Becky Harris and husband, Barney; grandsons, J. Ronnie Mattes and Josh Felkins, great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Nadine, and Denise Kehrer; sisters, Clara Kotzur, Victoria Wiatrek, Barbara Wiatrek, Susie Rakowitz, Cecilia Moczygemba, and Leanora Moczygemba; and brothers, Peter Moczygemba and Alex Moczygemba. After a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Poth on June 17, interment followed in the Blessed Sacrament Cemetery. Father Mike Mushalla, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Falls City, Texas officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Skip Broyles, Walter Cutsinger, Darrell Labus, Kenneth Wiatrek, Eddie Wiatrek, and Fred Rakowitz, Jr. The officers and members of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio wish to extend to the family and friends of Thomas H. Moczygemba our sincere sympathy. Jarolyn Popp Vicki Reese Michelle Popp
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Resolution of Sympathy
SPJST Gives to Livestock Pavilion The Baylor County Junior Livestock Show helps youth by providing 4-H members and FFA students a place to show their livestock projects and demonstrate their farm and ranch skills. One of -the current projects of the show is raising money for the livestock pavilion. SPJST helped to make that possible with a recent presentation of a $500 check to Livestock Show officials. Pictured above, from left, are SPJST District Four State Field Representative Billy Rollwitz, Lodge 73, Seymour Sales Representative Marty Bufkin, President of the Baylor County Junior Livestock Board Shan Slaggle, SPJST District Four Director Stanley Broz and Lodge 73, Seymour President Ed Blankenship.
Gertrude "Trudy" Pavliska joyfully joined her Lord on Wednesday July 9, 2003. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William J. Pavliska, Sr.; son, William J. Pavliska, Jr. and his wife Linda; daughter, Jan Collins and son-in-law, Lillian Schwertlich, Angel Zimmerhanzel, and Martha Bruckner; grandchildren, Leslie Pavliska, Jon Brian, J.B. Pavliska, Josh Pavliska, David Collins and wife, Sara, Michelle Collins and Jennifer Collins, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Gertrude believed firmly in preserving one's heritage and was very active in the SPJST, the Czech Heritage Society, KJZT, the Texas Folklife Festival and the Catholic Daughters of America. Gertrude also supported many religious and children's charities and wished that any remembrance of her is made to one of the organizations mentioned above. Visitation services were held Sunday July 13 at Mission Park Funeral Chapel South. A rosary followed at Holy Name Catholic Church. The funeral mass was officiated on July 14 at Holy Name Catholic Church followed by the interment at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The members of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio will miss Trudy. She was very active and helped in sponsoring many activities along with her husband, Bill. We will miss her. We wish to extend our condolences to her family and friends. Jarolyn Popp Vicki Reese Michelle Popp
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Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, ESTHER M. GERSBACH, of Temple and formerly of Bartlett who passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2003 in a Temple living center at the age of 89. Services for Sister Gersbach were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett with the Reverend Michael Swink officiating. Burial was in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. Sister Gersbach was born in Karnes City of August Kaiser and Clara Boehm. She attended Texas Lutheran College in 1933 and 1934. She taught school at night in Karnes City. From 1935 to 1936, she taught school at Goodeville, west of Bartlett. She was a homemaker. She married Julius A. Gersbach on March 14, 1936. She was a member of Schwertner Community Club and Schwertner Ladies Club. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. -Sister Gersbach was preceded in death by her husband; son, Robert; and stepson, Eugene Gersbacb. Survivors are son, Charles Gersbach of Bartlett; daughter, Evelyn Shumake of Temple; brother, Alvin Kaiser of Kenedy; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and her memory remain with us forever. Resolution Committee Glenda Liles Glen E. Latham G.L. Brisbin —SPJST-
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Youth Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club enjoys District Three camp Dear Readers, Well, we had a good time at camp for District Three. Bessie did a wonderful job on the food. Thanks to everyone, camp was a lot of fun.
Let's hear what your members and youth clubs are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503
Lodge 6, Cottonwood
takes "Top Teen" award at State YAD
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Dear Readers, District Camp and State Youth Achievement Day are over and school is here. I had fun at district camp. The food was great. Thanks to our District Youth Counselor Bessie Petr and her helpers. I won first in sewing at State YAD along with being State Teen of the Year in points. We will honor our grandparents at the next meeting on September 7. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. See you there. Fraternally, Traci Dobecka • 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Reunions
Lodge 6, Cottonwood
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We had our monthly meeting August 3. We will make kolaches for Westfest on August 15 and 16. Our next meeting will be September 7, 2003 with a luncheon. I have had a busy fun summer. Fraternally, Bradley Dulock 8/20/03
In Memoriam (Continued from page nine.
Resolution of Sympathy The officers and membership of Lodge 117, Robstown wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of WILLIE GEORGE PAVELKA,
83 of Robstown, Texas who passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2003. He was born on October 4, 1919 in Elk, Texas to the late John and Lillie Pavelka. Willie was a World War II Veteran and was an original member of the Pavelka Band. His brothers, George, Benny, and Bob Pavelka; and infant sister, Edna Pavelka, precede him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mrs. Dorothy Fabrygel Pavelka of Robstown; daughters, Joyce Pavelka Danysh (Otto) of Victoria, Texas and Wylma Pavelka Avant (Mike) of Robstown, Texas; grandchildren, Matt Danysh, Will Avant, Amanda Avant, Tony Thibodeaux, Glenis and Cecil Carrera, and Willie Danysh; greatgrandchildren, Hunter Thibodeaux, Jake Carrera, and Justin Carrera; brother, Jerome Pavelka (Helen) of Robstown, Texas; and sister, Georgia Zidek (Alvin) of Floresville, Texas. Visitation was held on Friday, August 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Memory Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 2 at 2 p.m. at Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Memorial Park in Robstown, Texas. Pallbearers were Matt Danysh, Will Avant, Jerry Pavelka, Benjie Pavelka, Michael Shockley, Joe Fabrygel, and Dennis Strelczyk. May our departed brother rest in peace. Respectfully submitted, Lodge 117, Robstown Officers Frances McDonald Betty Jurica Kathryn Marek Joe Raska —SPJST-
Mynar Family The Mynar family reunion will be held August 24, 2003 beginning at 10 a.m. at SPJST Lodge 186, Highway 36 in Caldwell. All family and friends are invited. Lunch will be served around 1:30 p.m. Paper goods and drinks will be provided. Please bring meat, vegetable or salad, or dessert, and serving utensils. Bring pictures, histories, and any memories you would like to share. For more information, call Milton Mynar (979) 567-4181; Lillie Haisler (979) 567-7344; or Anton Haisler (979) 272-8657. August 23
Descendants of Paul Sury and Anna Chinota Sury, and the descendants of Paul Sury and Rozina Poncik Sury (descendant surnames Novosad, Matus, Danek, Petter, Malota and Krenek)—at the DERA Hall at the DuPont Chemical Co. Plant, LaPorte, Texas. For information, contact Ken Holmes (281) 4281014; or email kmholme@evl.net . August 24 The annual Petr Family reunion at the Sokol Hall in Ennis Texas, located on Highway 34, east of Ennis. Registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by a catered meal by Bessie Petr. For more information and/or reservations, please call: (in Ennis) Libby Pavelka (972) 875-3715; (in Dallas) Georgie Brozek (214) 339-0409. Reunion cochairs are Bessie Petr (214) 8263557 and Emil Brozek (214) 374-2481 September 21 Descendants and friends of the John and Helen (Zalobny) Trcalek family—at the New Tabor Church Fellowship Hall. For questions, please contact reunion committee Mrs. Helen Faust members: Hildebrand, 509 Redbud Street, Caldwell, Texas 77836 or via phone (979) 567-4581; or Mrs. Georgia Sefcik Fritsche, 2000 Wilkes, Bryan, Texas 77803; or via phone (979) 7787052. Family reunion notices are published at no charge as a benefit to our SPJST members. —SPJST-
Youth Club to honor grandparents Dear Readers, I really enjoyed camp. We all had a lot of fun. August 3 was our meeting, We took cakes to West rest home for birthdays. We will be getting ready for Westfest. September 7, 2003 is our next meeting and will be honoring our grandparents. Fraternally, Amelia Peterson 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Youth Club to make Westfest kolaches Dear Readers, We really had a lot of fun at District Three Camp. The food was the best. Thank you, Bessie, for all your hard work and also thank you, Lynda. We took cakes to West rest home for birthdays. We attended State Youth Achievement Day in Temple. We will make kolaches for Westfest, Friday and Saturday, August 15 and 16, 2003. We will have a float in Westfest parade. Our next meeting will be September 7, 2003 and will honor our grandparents with lunch. I have had a fun summer. God Bless everyone. Fraternally, Andrew Dulock 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Youth Club members attend State YAD Dear Readers, Boy, did we have fun at camp. The food was wonderful. We had our meeting August 3. We will make kolaches for Westfest on August 15 and 16.
We will have our next meeting September 7, 2003 and will celebrate Grandparents Day with a meal at 12 noon. A lot of us attended State Youth Achievement Day in Temple. It was a lot of fun. May God bless all. Fraternally, Anna Dulock 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Youth Club meets September 7 Dear Readers, This has been a busy summer. Now, it is time for school to start. We had our August meeting on August 3, 2003. We will be baking kolaches on August 16 for Westfest. We took cakes to the West rest home for birthdays. We took a lot of things to Caritas to help other people. Our next meeting will be September 7. We will honor grand-, parents with a luncheon Hope everyone had a nice summer. God bless all! Fraternally, Jesse Karlik 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook
enjoys first camp Dear Vestnik Readers, This was my first year to go to camp. I really had a good time. My favorite things were the water balloon fights, archery and horseback riding. We had our SPJST meeting on August 6 and this month looks to be a busy one. We are planning to go to the movies and State Youth Achievement Day, sell prize drawing tickets, and have a country store at the Firemen's BBQ on August 24. Fraternally, Landon Eldridge, 6 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook
reports on August meeting Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had its monthly meeting on August 6, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.. We had 37 members present and three guests. Kimberly Gaas called the meeting to order. Our guest speaker for the meeting was Mrs. Lydia Faust. She spoke to us about the Kolache Festival and the Kolache Demonstration. Before the meeting, we made flower magnets. Kolache Demonstration
A kolache baking demonstration was planned for August 13 at 6 p.m. at the hall for those nine and up. The annual VFD fund raiser on August 24 was also discussed. All families are to bring items for the country store. Some families will bring cakes for the cake auction
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We plan to go to the movies and to donate to the Jerry Lewis Telethon on August 31. Items that will be discussed at the next meeting are the Burleson County Fair Parade, the Educational Exhibit for the fair, and the Grandparent's Day program. Door prizes were awarded. Our Honorary Grandparents furnished snacks. We recited the Lord's Prayer and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Josef Orsak, 10 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club member "knows the rules" Dear Vestnik Readers, I hope these words to live by help you: Rules of Chocolate
• If you've got melted chocolate all over your hands, you're eating it too slowly. • Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. • If calories are an issue, store your chocolate on top of the fridge. Calories are afraid of heights, and they will jump out of the chocolate to protect themselves. • If you eat equal amounts of dark chocolate and white chocolate, that is a balanced diet. They actually counteract each other. • Chocolate has many preservatives. Preservatives make you look younger. Therefore, you need to eat more chocolate. • Put "eat chocolate" at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you will get one thing done. • A nice box of chocolates can provide your total daily intake of calories in one place. Now, isn't that handy? • If you can't eat all your chocolate, it will keep in the freezer. But if you can't eat all your chocolate, what's wrong with you? • If not for chocolate, there would be no need for control top pantyhose. An entire garment industry would be devastated. You can't let that happen, can you? Fraternally, Kimberly Gaas 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Club member congratulates new SPJST king, queen Congratulations go out to Alicia Ford and Dale Korth, both of Lodge 13, Dime Box. Your hard work has paid off! I am so happy and overwhelmed with your accomplishments of winning State Royalty King and Queen. You both deserved to have a wonderful, memorable year. You truly are the best to represent not only Dime Box, but also our wonderful
state. Good luck with all of your future endeavors, and may you have an amazing year! Much love, and many congratulations, Magan Zimmerhanzel, 17 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club joins in District Two YAD Dear Readers, Lodge 20, Granger met for District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on Sunday, July 27 at SPJST Lodge 80, Holland hall. There were four members participating at YAD from Lodge 20. They were Cara Spanel-Weber, Mary Tischler, Elizabeth Tischler, and Caitlin Cavanaugh. We all placed in each event that we entered. Some of us will even be going to state! The food was delicious! For lunch, we had hot dogs and hamburgers (your choice), and for supper we had: ham, new potatoes, green beans, salad, bread, fruit salad, and tea. Mmmmm was it good! Everyone did great in talent! Two people from Lodge 20 entered. Elizabeth Tischler read a poem, and won first place! She is going to state. Cara Spanel-Weber read a monologue and got second place! They did wonderful! We all enjoyed the day and we thank the members of Holland SPJST for hosting the event. You did a great job! Fraternally yours, Caitlin Cavanaugh Vice President 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club member takes firsts at YAD Dear Readers: On Saturday, August 9, I attended State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) in Temple. I entered three categories. In talent, I danced to "Somewhere over the Rainbow" and in crafts, I entered photography with a picture called "The Homestead." It was a picture of my two sisters dressed in old ragged clothes in front of the old playhouse at my Meme and Papa Krajca's house. I also entered a "Beaded Banner" in hobby kits. I was really happy when I won first place in talent and on my photo. I had a great time and I am looking forward to YAD next year. Submitted by, Raychel Clark , 12 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 30,Taiton Youth Club reports on August meeting The August 3, 2003 meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was called to order at 2:40 p.m. by
President Kirby Bubela. Dylan Treumer led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto and prayer. The register was read. Guest was Laura Rappold. The minutes were read and approved. Travis Krpec gave the treasurer's report. Kenna Bubela gave the dues report. The charity project for this month was to donate school supplies. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported that members are to meet on August 5 to make the donation to CASA, State YAD is on Saturday, August 9 in Temple; District Six Fall Meeting will b3e held on September 7 in Weimar at Holman Hall; and District Six Barbecue Cookoff prize drawing tickets and point merit winners money was then distributed. Youth members enjoyed having watermelon and drinks for refreshments. Refreshments were served by Chet and Jarret Dluhos and Allyssa and MacKenzie Krpec. A game of "Guess the Number" was played at the meeting with Kyle Kaspar being the winner. Members with birthdays this month are Kirby Bubela and Ryan Drapela. Door prizes were exchanged and poems were read. The meeting was adjourned at 3:14 p.m. Stephanie Fucik, 12, Reporter 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club reports on August meeting Dear Members, The August 3 meeting of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club was called to order at 2:10 p.m. by Crystal Morris. Candace Stone led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST Youth Club Motto. There were 18 members, three guests, and 12 adults present. Our social this month will be our District Two trip to Schlitterbahn on August 16. The topics of our meeting included District Two and State Youth Achievement Day, our trip to Schlitterbahn, and the cook-off. Our next meeting will be September 7 at 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Sincerely, Tawnee O'Brien, Reporter 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje reports on July meeting Our meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by our President Ashley Sczech. Daisy Enriquez led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were six members and two adults. Our youth leader reported that in our June fund raiser which was a prize drawing, we raised a total of $60. The money was sent to the American Red Cross. Our youth leader also told us that the tee-shirts had come in and that we will
be getting them at the August meeting. Our meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. After the meeting, we all enjoyed pizza and many games at Mr. Gatti's. Our next meeting will be held on August 10 at 1:15 p.m. Fraternally, Craig Cerny and Ashley Sczech 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 80, Holland extends thanks to YAD organizers Dear Vestnik Readers; District Two Youth Achievement Day at Lodge 80, Holland was a great success. There were many participants. The talent and royalty were awesome! There were a lot of craft, scrapbook and poster entries too. Everyone did a super job! Both meals the lodge served were well-prepared and delicious! The hall itself was beautiful thanks to the efforts of Carol Tallas, youth club members, and our Youth Leaders Jason and Gracie Schlickheisen. Other members who helped us were Frank and Risa Pajestka, Frank and Helen Pajestka and Curtis Wolf and his kitchen crew. We would like to give a big thank you also to District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky and Assistant DYC Janet Lyon for all their hard work. Much thanks, too, goes to Lodge President Harold Rohde and all the officers and members of Lodge 80 for their support. District Two was well represented by its talented youth and super supportive adults! Respectfully submitted, Victoria Pajestka, Reporter 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 80, Holland youth discuss Six Flags fund raiser Dear Members and Friends, At our June meeting, we discussed the trip to Schlitterbahn. We are not all going, but some people may be going. We talked about a fund raiser for season passes to Six Flags. We decided on a bake sale. Since this letter was written, we have had our bake sale at Lodge 80 and we did very well. We discussed State Youth Achievement Day and most of our club was going to YAD. Meeting adjourned until next month. Sincerely, Victoria Pajestka, Reporter 8/20/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 84, Dallas Junior Youth Club member survives year two of camp Dear Readers: Oh man! I survived my second year at District Three Camp at Val Verde in Mcgregor, Texas. And this year was
12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 20, 2003 extra special because I survived without my mom. Our theme this year at camp was the 50s and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of SPJST youth clubs. So our cabin's group name was "Grease Lightning. I played washers, canoed, rode horses (this year, my horse's name was Sundance), and of course, I went swimming. That was refreshing because it was hot this year. In crafts, I made a concrete stepping stone in the shape of a star and decorated it with mini tiles and shells before it dried. I also tie-dyed a white tee-shirt and learning the process was interesting. As always, I enjoyed throwing water balloons at the teens during our hayride. We had a helicopter land at camp this year. I took pictures of it landing and of its interior. It was really awesome. Until next year . David R. Oberle, Jr., 8 8/20/03 —SPJST(Editor's Note: Watch for David's accompanying photos in the next issue.)
Lodge 84, Dallas Junior Youth Club member enjoys state competition Dear Readers, If you weren't at State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) competition last Saturday August 9, you missed a really fun day. Not only did I see alot of my friends, I got to meet some new ones, too! I stayed busy with the Special Category competition, dancing the Beseda and performing in our Junior Youth Club Group production. Oh yes, I also had a Pictorial Arts entry. Then there was the royalty competition that I watched from the audience. They all presented very good speeches. Did I mention the pizza for lunch? It was really good. Anyway, neither of my entries won; however, but my youth group got first place for their theatrical performance of "It's a Hard Knock Life." I had so much fun doing it, but I'm not going to miss the practices! We each won a trophy for our hard work. Our monthly meeting was scheduled for Monday evening, August 13. I will report on what we did in my next letter. Until then, everyone enjoy their last week off before school starts. Fraternally, Scott Cowan, 9 8/20/03 —SPJST-
84, Dallas Junior Youth Club member enjoys state competition Lodge
Dear Readers, Last Saturday, August 9, I went to Temple, Texas for State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) competition. I really like going because we get to spend the night before in a motel. There was a lot of activity going on
during the day. Youth Leader Jennifer Andreason made sure we registered to dance the Beseda and performance our group talent. She also made sure that we entered the Special Category competition. That was a lot of fun. We got to play with packing peanuts and make a display with them. We won first place in the Junior Group Talent category and are going to have a swimming party Friday, August 15 to celebrate. It's going to be a blast since I learned how to swim this summer. Now that State YAD is over, my youth group is going to start concentrating on our Beseda performance at the State Fair of Texas in October. We also have a lot of other things going on. We went to the Buckner Home on Tuesday, August 5 and delivered magazines for the residents to read and enjoy. I'm not sure what else we're doing, but I'm sure it will be fun. Until the next time, Submitted by, Elisabeth Cowan, 7 8/20/03 —SPJST-
92, Fort Worth Youth Club member compliments highcaliber competition at 2003 State YAD Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers! State Youth Achievement Day was just held and District Three had a great time along with the other districts! Thanks to everyone who competed for titles. Competition is always great at State. Congrats to William Fuller for competing at State. Congrats to the new State King and Queen from District One. Everyone from lodge 92 enjoyed themselves very much! Sincerely Amber May, Lodge 92 Youth Club Pres. District Three Youth Reporter 8/20/03 —SPJST-
186, Caldwell Youth Club member enjoys camping Lodge
On July 23 to 26, 2003, District One Youth Club went to camp called Camp Val Verde in McGregor, and I had a lot of fun. I was so happy my mom was my chaperone. My favorite was the scavenger hunt and the water balloon war.
ife5tWat Saturday September 13, 2003 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
On the Downtown Square and Burleson County Fairgrounds in Caldwell, Texas
Ebe Rotarbe ffestibat is a celebration of the revitalization of Czech heritage . . . a county that was basically a Czech settlement realized their precious identity was slipping away. New generations knew not the language, the music or the art of their ancestors. Not only do we grasp at the past, but we hurry to share the history . . . to bring into today's focus the beauty, talent, and delight of the Czech people. Come to the Kolache Festival and learn the wonderful Czech philosophy. See the technique of the stenciling, basket weaving, egg decorating, quilting, woodcraft, carving, sculpturing. Dance to the polka and sing the songs of the musician. Taste the true ethnic food and lend your soul to the fulfillment of the Czech cultural heritage.
)rbebute of Ciiertts Friday Evening
North Stage (Saturday)
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Pre-Festival Party at Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum at Fawn and Shaw Streets. Sponsored by Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum. Czech Meal Served. 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Street Dance
South Stage (Saturday) Corner of Buck and Echols Streets
9:00 a.m. Vitam - Welcome Opening Prayer Flag Ceremony and National Anthem "Texas Our Texas" "Kde Domov Muj?" (Czech Anthem) Local, State and National Dignitaries Crowning of Festival Royalty SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Beseda Dancers
9:30 a.m.
On July 31, District One went to Shlitterbahn in New Braunfels. We had so much fun. I was a little disappointed that my mom would not let me run off by myself but, my cousin was there so I still had fun. My favorite part was the lazy river. Fraternally yours, Landra Teakell 8/20/03
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9:00 a.m. The Polka Stars
11:00 a.m.
Shiner Hobo Band
1:00 p.m.
Wharton County Czech Singers
1:30 p.m.
The Polka Stars
3:00 p.m.
The Combinations
Czech Heritage Museum
Corner of Fawn and Shaw Streets Open 9 a.m. Saturday
Street Rod and Classic Car Show
Highway 21 and Main Street 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
KF-PM Dance
Original Kolache Festival Band Parade of Costumes
Burleson County Expo Center (Fairgrounds)
Kovanda's Czech Band
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Dujka Brothers
10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Kolache Eating Contest
Saturday Attractions
Czech Heritage Singers and Dancers of Houston
250+ Arts and Crafts Vendors Czech Genealogy Search Quilt Show Museums and History Antique Machinery and Tractor Show Czech Adventure Land Statewide Kolache Baking Championship Kolache Vendors and Great Food Demonstrations Fine Art Show with Dalhart Windberg Golf Tournament and 5K Run
12 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Fayetteville Singers
1:30 p.m.
Po.L.K. of A. Choral Group
District One Trip
Corner of Main and Fox Streets
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Mark Halata and Texavia
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Moravia School site near Granger to be designated historic landmark this Saturday, August 23 The Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Moravia School Site as a significant landmark in Texas history by naming it a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL). The designation is the highest honor the state bestows to a historic structure or landmark for architectural integrity and historical associations. A dedication ceremony will be held to commemorate the event on Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the location of the former school on County Road 389, southeast of Granger. All Moravia School ExStudents, Families and Friends are cordially invited to attend this special event. Besides serving the families of Granger as a school, the building served as a meeting place for various organizations, including the Granger SPJST Lodge and the Granger Czech Moravian Brethren Church. Speakers for the event will include members of the Texas Historical Commission, Williamson County officials, Reverend James Hejl, Pastor of the Taylor Brethren Church, and former students, who will share in and witness this exciting historical event. A proposed marker topic must meet several criteria to qualify. A historic structure or landmark must be at least 50 years of age and should retain its architectural integrity from a period of a least 50 years ago. A structure should be in a good state of repair and an exemplary model of preservation. Naturally, historical significance must be demonstrated. The RTHL is awarded far less frequently than its counter marker type, the subject marker. Unlike subject
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20.srpna 2003 markers, which are solely educational in nature and reveal local historical aspects, RTHL is a legal designation and comes with a measure of protection. The Texas Historical Commission is the state agency for historic preservation. The agency administers a variety of programs to preserve the archeological, historical and cultural resources of Texas. Submitted by, Darwin Machu
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Austin Czech Historical Association potluck, meeting August 26 The Austin Czech Historical Association's monthly potluck and meeting will be, Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 7 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 200 West Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas. The mission of the association: Preserve Czech culture. Monthly speakers. Everyone is invited. Bring your favorite dish of food (Czech or other) to share and enjoy with others. Association president is Steve Gavenda, (512) 836-4240. For further information, contact me (512) 892-1385, Happy Almaguer, member. Submitted by, Happy Almaguer
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Westfest organizers extend invitation to annual Labor Day weekend celebration Looking for something to do this Labor Day Weekend, August 30 and 31? You won't find a better entertainment value for the entire family than Westfest 2003. Thousands attend annually! You, too, can enjoy a family blend of food, culture, dance, and just plain Czechoslovakian fun! In the Cultural Amphitheater, you will find a big selection of ethnic entertainment. In addition to Czechoslovakian dancing and costumes, you will find Norwegian, Mexican, German, Polish, Ukrainian, and others. Sokol Gymnastics is also presented in this area. There is plenty of seating so that you may rest your feet as you view the colorful and entertaining culture of the world. Our polka band lineup includes a Grammy Award winner, and a group from Wisconsin. Add to that our Texas Polka Bands, and you
have a variety of polkas and waltzes second to none. Old-fashioned feasting is the norm at Westfest! Start off with Czech sausage, or pork sausage served in several different ways. At Westfest, you'll find sausage-on-a-stick, sausage sandwiches, sausage dogs, even sausage boats. Garnish with mustard or a very popular sauerkraut and your taste buds will bloom. How about dessert? You have to have a few kolaches, a fruit-filled Czech pastry upon which Westfest has built quite a reputation. You'll find apricot, pineapple, cherry, prune, and other filings including cheese, poppy seed and even sausage. There is plenty of fun in store for the kids at Westfest. The children can enjoy clowns performing at different times as well as a puppet show. There are also several games for your youngsters to play. Dunking Sam, ring toss, and many others. There will also be a large section of carnival rides. Westfest fairgrounds are located one mile south of the town of West on Main Street. West is located just north of Waco off IH-35. For more information, see last week's Vestnik or call Westfest, (254) 826-5058
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Caldwell Senior Center hosts SPJST traveling museum during Kolache Festival September 13 On the day of the Caldwell Kolache Festival, September 13, the Caldwell Senior Center will host the SPJST Traveling Museum, Texas Genealogy Society, and Fort Bend County Czech Society. The Center will open at 9 a.m., and we will watch the opening ceremonies on Caldwell 12. The senior citizens will have coffee and goodies for sale in the morning. At lunch, we will be selling fresh, homemade sandwiches and drinks. About 11 a.m., the Haisler Family will entertain with Czech polka and waltz music. Anton will be on fiddle, Donald on accordion, and Sandra Haisler McKemie on base. They will be joined by Mayor Bernard and Joe Rychlik. Plan to come by and "Czech out your family tree," see how things used to be, enjoy lunch, and listen to the music. We look forward to your visit. Submitted by, Margaret Haisler —SPJST-
Coming Events August 29 Second Annual Gala 2003—at the St. Luke's Catholic Church Family Parish Hall, 4603 Manitou at Callaghan and 410, San Antonio, Texas, 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2003. An evening of Czech music, dinner, dancing, silent/live auctions, prize drawing with prizes; guest speaker, John Blaha, former U.S. Astronaut. Gala will benefit TCHCC, LaGrange. Czechs in the San Antonio area are hosts. Early table reservations will be given preferred seating. Call (210) 684-3554 for reservations. For more information, contact Barbara Hruby phone: (210) 299-6971; fax (210) 299-6821; or email bjhruby@pabst.com . September 8 Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council Meeting—at KJT 35, Ennis, 7:30 p.m. Host - KJT 35; Co-Host - SPJST Lodge 135, Ennis and WFLA 402. September 9 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) Anniversary Celebration - Nick Ballarini—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call George McBride, cluster leader/TAA Director (817) 237-0035. September 28 Victoria County's 19th Annual Czech Heritage Festival—at Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North, Victoria, Texas, 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Entertainment throughout the day; music/battle dance; children's games; auction; country store; pastry wheel; exhibits; arts/crafts; Czech heritage museum; tarok tournament; CzechEnglish Mass, Our Lady Of Victory Cathedral, Laurent and Mesquite Street, 9 a.m.; Czech stew and sausage lunch; kolaches; homemade chicken noodle soup. Admission $5 per person; under 15 free. For info, call (361) 575-0820 Marjorie Matula; tarok (361) 578-2507 Joe Pustka; booths: (361) 578-6730 Donald Dusek. Sponsored by The Victoria County Czech Heritage Society. October 13 Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council Meeting—at SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Host - WOW 3677 and 978. October 14 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) Anniversary Celebration - George McBride—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call George McBride, cluster leader/TAA Director (817) 237-0035. October 15 - October 18 Ninth Genealogical and Cultural Conference of the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) hosted by Texas Czech Genealogical Society—at the Omni Houston Hotel Westside: Four-day event featuring speakers on genealogical, cultural, and historical topics; also folk arts and folk dress exhibits, an onsite library, sales room, ethnic music, and dance performances, bus tours, and other special events. For more information, write to: CGSI, P.O. Box 16225, St. Paul. Minnesota 551160905; call (763) 595-7799; or check CGSI's website www.cgsi.org . —SPJS —
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
Day: Polka mass by the Vrazels, 5 p.m. Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 4 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.
Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.; dinner/social begins at 6:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 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) 9852484.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, September 5-Social/games, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 7 -Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, September 1 9Social/games, 6:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 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 7 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, August 24-Clem Kubacek and the Polka Stars, polkas, waltzes and c/w. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, September 14-Vrazels, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person Sunday, September 28 -J. R. Vrazels Country Expression, mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Hall is located at 702 Hwy. 95 North, Elgin. Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking. LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m. LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, October 24-Czech Heritage
LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, August 23-Rental Saturday, August 30-Rental 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, August 22-Tri County Friday, August 29-Honky Tonk Heart 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 Friday night 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) 3657632. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan. LODGE 35, ELK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.
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Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.; meeting follows at 1 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30, followed by meeting at 1 p.m. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items. LODGE 40 EL CAMPO-HILLJE Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13-District Six Barbecue Cookoff. See letter on page three. Saturday, September 27-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, August 23-Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, August 30-Country Expressions Saturday, September 6-Red Ravens Saturday, September 13-Bobby Jones Czech Band Saturday, Septmeber 20-East Bell Youth Booster Dance Saturday, September 27-Private 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 Thursday, August 21-Final organizational meeting for fund raiser, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 6-Beyersville fund raiser. Tickets available from lodge members. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.
LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 49, ROWENA Sunday, August 17-Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society (CHS) of Texas for Runnels, Concho and Tom Green Counties meeting, 2:30 p.m. Meetings are open to all who are interested in Czech heritage, culture, and early Czech immigrants. For directions to the meeting, or for additional information, please call President Louis Kokes (915) 651-7994; or e-mail Sharon Skrabanek skrab@cox-internet.com ; or visit the CHS web site www.czechheritage.org . Saturday, August 30-Beach family reunion
LODGE 39, BRYAN Note: Beginning in August 2003, all future lodge meetings will be held the second Sunday of each month.
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LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department. LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club meetings are at 2 p.m. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 8529982; or (361) 854-8423. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS 18-Lodge August Monday, meetingNolunteer mailer: Mailer begins at 4 p.m. Potluck dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to please bring a covered dish/dessert for the meal. Lodge meeting following the meal. Sunday, September 21-Czechfest: Watch Vestnik for details. 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,
Wednesday, August 20, 2003-VESTNIK/15 call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214.) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 773-6164 /home.
LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, August 23-Tony Janak, polka/variety. $6 per person Saturday, August 30-No Dance Saturday, September 6-Manny Green, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person. Saturday, September 13-The Fabulous Six, polka/variety. $6 per person Saturday, September 20-Gus Lindemann, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, September 27-No dance
LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.
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. 3-00-6212077-41001. 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, August 22-Charlie Patteson, big band, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 29-Dave Alexander, ballroom, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, September 5-Charlie Patteson, ballroom, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, September 7-Randy and the Road House Band, c/w. 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 12-Nobles of Note, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, September 19-Buddy Cox and His Big Band, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, September 20-Annual Czech Heritage Day and 93rd Anniversary of the founding of SPJST Lodge 92. Noon until 11 p.m. Music by Mikula's from 3 to 6 p.m. and Vrazel's from 8 to 11 p.m. Plus much more! Invite your friends to make plans to attend. Friday, September 26-Charlie Patteson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817) 624-1361. 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 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 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. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, September 14-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for weddings or parties, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-R-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 location, 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 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, August 16-Stir Crazy Saturday, September 6-Moses Rangel Saturday, September 20-Tommy Cloudt Hall is located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena. Lodge 172 holds a dance on the first Saturday of each month and on the third Saturday of the month if hall is available. The dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The hall is open for rentals the rest of the month. For information 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 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees' meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth Club meeting dates are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. LODGE 178 LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview. LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street. LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call John Hilcher (817) 2938166. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.
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 meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting at 2 p.m.; entertainment at 2:30 p.m. 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 Friday, August 22-Polka Dots dance: Glenn Lenderman, 7 to 10:30 p.m.; salad night. 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 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538; or (972) 263-9031.
LODGE 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 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIgS Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at
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-
Dkstr t One Lodge 9, Snook
President Donnie Hejl Vice President/FAC Bonnie Walker Second Vice President David Kovar Secretary Stacey Eldridge Treasurer Donnie Victorick Youth Leader Marie Shelfer Assist.Youth Leader Sharon Kovar
Lodge 13, Dime Box
President Richard Ford Vice President/FAC/ Assist. Youth Leader LaDonna Jatzlau Secretary Dorothy Rackel Treasurer Debbie Kostelka Reporter Sue Ellen David Youth Leader Sharon Russell
Lodge 17, New Tabor
President Randal A. Gaas Vice President Wilfred Hildebrand Secretary Ben Trcalek, Jr. Treasurer/Financial Secretary Stanley F. Mrnustik Reporter Linda Gaas Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek Assist. Youth Leader/FAC Holly Narro
Lodge 38, Kovar
President Johnnie Janak Vice President Edwin Zimmerhanzel FAC Annie Tompkins Secretary Joe J. Sulak Treasurer Gearldeen Faust
Lodge 141, Sealy
President John Zientek Vice President/FAC Melissa Schram Secretary/Reporter Bernice Stolarski Treasurer Edith Karas
Lodge 186, Caldwell
President Victor Mendez Vice President/FAC Larry Brinkman Secretary/Reporter Elwood Moore Treasurer Thomas Cannon Youth Leader Michelle Mendez Assist. Youth Leaders Yolanda Brinkman/ Lana Teakell
District Two Lodge 18, Elgin
President Mike Mogonye Vice President/FAC Aleen Jaecks Secretary Shirlene Matetzschk Treasurer Glen Matetzschk Financial Secretary Agnes Rupp Reporter Irene Vrabel Youth Leader Mary Flores
Lodge 20, Granger
President Norma Cavanaugh Vice President Rudy Hajda FAC Rita Marburger Second Vice President Leslie Loessin Secretary/Reporter Ruby Loessin Treasurer Bridget Bohac Financial-Secretary Bettye Carpenter Youth Leader Emily Tischler Assist. Youth Leader Deborah Spanel
Lodge 24, Cyclone
President Brian Vanicek Vice President/FAC David Nauert Secretary Ginger Greger Treasurer Barbara Macek Reporter Bobby Hoelscher Youth Leader Joan Vanicek Assist. Youth Leader Kathy Penn
Lodge 47, Seaton
President Edwin Pechal First Vice President Edwin Vasicek Second Vice President/FAC Beth Rabroker Secretary Adeline Kohutek Treasurer/Financial Secretary Gladys Marek Reporter Dorothy Pechal Youth Leader Heidi Bartek Assist. Youth Leader Pam Morris
Lodge 74, Lovelady
President W.G. Win Bradshaw Vice President Elaine Erwin Secretary Rhonda Flasowski Treasurer/Financial Secretary/ FAC Joyce Bradshaw
Lodge 80, Holland
President Harold Rohde Vice President Frank Pajestka, Jr. FAC Melissa Vrabel Secretary Linda Hill Treasurer Glen Latham Reporter Estelle Coker Youth Leaders Gracie and Jason Schlickeisen
Lodge 177, Academy
President Kathy Fritz Vice President Louis Driska Second Vice President Helen Bland FAC Jackie Beck Secretary/Reporter Becky Mitcham Treasurer Josie Mitchell Youth Leader Linda Wagner
Lodge 187 Round Rock
President David "Red" Oman First Vice President Reggie Burda FAC Margie Haas Second Vice President Logan Bartz Secretary Deborah Rohlack Treasurer Rubie Volek Bartz Financial Secretary Joann Oman Reporter Rosemarie Etheredge
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy
President Bob Miracle Vice President/FAC/ Financial-Secretary Dan Ferguson Second Vice President Allen Trigg Secretary/Treasurer Linda Roming Reporter Leonard Mikeska Youth Leader Monica Ferguson
* Lodge 221 Harker Heights *Lodge 234, Lockhart *Lodge 236, Burnet
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood
President Johnnie Krizan First Vice President Ray Perez Second Vice President Milton Peterson FAC/Secretary Barbara Hykel Treasurer/Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka Financial Secretary George Straten Reporter Stella Perez Assist. Youth Leader Lydia Dobecka
Lodge 25, Ennis
President Eugene Dolezal Vice President Jim Holahan FAC/Reporter/Youth Leader Margaret Krajca Secretary Patricia Fowler Treasurer Cathy Krajca Financial Secretary Kay Lynn Kovar Assist. Youth Leader Rita Holland
Lodge 35, Elk
President Randy Pavelka Vice President Fred Kubitza, Jr. Second Vice President Gene Pavelka FAC Ruby Pavelka Secretary Carla Pavelka Treasurer Barbara Pavelka Reporter Dorothy Banik
Lodge 54, West
President Wilburn Willis Vice President Freddie Kaluza FAC/Financial Secretary Maxine Sefcik Secretary/Reporter Anne Emery Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar
Lodge 66, Waco
President George Pauling Vice President/FAC Mary Alice Langlotz Secretary Dana McAdams Treasurer/Financial Secretary Darlene Engelke Reporter Dorothy Veselka Youth Leader Debbie Galler Assist. Youth Leader Diana Engelke
Lodge 84, Dallas
President Justine Yeager Vice President Ben Jarma FAC/Financial Secretary Mertie Rejcek Secretary Georgia Hughes Treasurer Carlyn Ondrusek Reporter Rose Scott Youth Leader Bessie Petr Assist. Youth Leader Lynda Novak
Lodge 92, Fort Worth
President Gordon Hubenak Vice President/FAC Martha Durham Secretary/Reporter Al Kercho Treasurer Kenneth Krivanek Financial Secretary Damon Perez Youth Leader Gayle Fuller Assist. Youth Leader Teri Turner-Perez
Lodge 154, Fort Worth
President Jerry Milan First Vice President Rose Steinman Second Vice President/FAC Tal Milan Secretary/Assist. Youth Leader Mary Steinman Treasurer Anna Johnson Youth Leader Mila Milan
Lodge 178, Longview
President Viola Kocian V. President/FAC Floyd Snider Secretary/Treasurer/Financial Secretary Mildred Wiesner
Lodge 205, Terrell
President George Mullins Vice President/FAC Willie Janicek Secretary/Treasurer Charles Freeman
District Four Lodge 73, Seymour
President Ed Blankenship Vice President/FAC Patricia Tomanek Scty./Reporter Alice Orsak Treasurer/Financial Secretary Peggy Blankenship
Lodge 76, Wichita Falls
President Mary Jane Michna Vice President/FAC Aileen Pokorny Scty./Treas. Mary Ann Cook Reporter Dianna Ibarra
*Lodge 229, Abilene *Lodge 233, Lubbock *Lodge 242, Amarillo Di
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Lodge 88, Houston
President Pat Bruce Vice President/FAC Dorothy Pflughaupt Second Vice President Viola Cox Secretary Flo Orsag Treasurer/Financial Secretary Roberta Johnson Youth Leader Barbara Linney Gonzales Assist. Youth Leader Shari Boyce
Lodge 91, Crosby
President Chester Stasney Vice President Melba Smesny FAC Marie Stasney Secretary Vonda Smesny Treasurer Evelyn Wotipka
Lodge 156, Baytown
Lodge 28, East Bernard
President/Reporter Joseph D. Nezval Vice President Jeanette Kaminsky FAC Everett Kaminsky Secretary Helen Kelner Treasurer Tony Kelner
Lodge 30, Taiton
President Karen Kaspar Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele FAC/Secretary Wanda Dorotik Treasurer/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela
Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje
President Ardis Bacak Vice President/Assist. Y.L. Debbie Sczech FAC Dee Floyd Secretary Sheldon Holub Treasurer Lorraine Kana Youth Leader Jennifer Kunetka
Lodge 63, Sweet Home
President Donald Zabransky Vice President Diane Ward • FAC/Reporter Elaine Berkovsky Secretary Ann Moseley Treasurer Earline Zabransky Youth Leader Lolly Mican
Lodge 143, Inez
President Leroy Repka Vice President/FAC Bessie Repka Secretary/Treasurer/Financial Secretary Carol Prukop
Lodge 148, El Maton
President/FAC David Zielonka Vice President Frank Hahn Secretary/Reporter/Youth Leader Diana Johnson Treasurer Gay Lynn Thurmond Assist. Youth Leader Cheryl Zielonka
*Lodge 223, Palacios *Lodge 241, Columbus District Seven
Lodge 117, Robstown
President Christopher Vojacek Vice President Stephanie Vojacek FAC/Secretary/Reporter Veronica Vojacek Treasurer Darrell Vojacek
President Frances McDonald Vice President Joe Raska Secretary/Reporter Betty Jurica Treasurer Kathryn Marek
Lodge 172, Pasadena
President Jarolyn Popp Vice President/ FAC Vicki Reese Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter Michelle Popp
President Robert Mayfield First Vice President/FAC Lillia Mae Peter Second Vice President/ Reporter Julius Zella Secretary Josephine Mayfield Treasurer Tennie Walla Financial Secretary Henrietta Krenek Youth Leader Adeena Reyes
*Lodge 231, Angleton Snv.,
Lodge 4, Hallettsville
President Joe Siptak V. President/FAC Annie Vahalik Secretary Mary Ann Sustaita Treasurer Helen Zabransky Reporter Patsy Zabransky Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus Assist. Youth Leader Susan Siptak
Lodge 133, San Antonio
Lodge 202, Jourdanton
President Jeff Barta Vice President Larry Wagner, Jr. Second Vice President/FAC Mary Ann Barta Secretary Bettie House Treasurer Melba Novosad Youth Leader Belenda Barta Assist. Youth Leader Kathy Wagner
*Lodge 239, Hondo *Lodge Not Chartered