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VOLUME 91 NUMBER 42
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October 29, 2003
SPJST personnel elected o fill NFCA, TFC posts
SPJST Charters Lodge 229, Abilene WELCOME ABOARD! On September 6, SPJST officials met with charter members of Lodge 229, Abilene to conduct formal chartering ceremonies at Clyde's Place inside the Whitten Inn. Pictured, from left, front, are Lodge 229 President Janice Stevens, Vice President Susie Hudson and Youth Club member Jason Neeley. BACK: Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, District Four State Field Representative Billy Rollwitz, State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, District Four Director and Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman Stanley Broz, Secretary-Treasurer Betty Helvey, Sales Representative Sherry Moore, Youth Leader Leta Neeley, District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates and Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride. See related photos on page eight.
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When Every Second Counts In conjunction with Czech Heritage Month and Make a Difference Day, three SPJST lodges — Lodge 6, Cottonwood, Lodge 35, Elk and Lodge 66, Waco — pooled their resources to purchase and donate an automated external defibrillator (AED) to the McLennan County Courthouse. The AED is a medical device that can help to increase the survival chances of persons who experience a life-threatening cardiac event. Joining in the presentation, from left, are: Lodge 35, Elk President Randy Pavelka, Lodge 6, Cottonwood Second Vice President Milton Peterson, Lodge 6, Cottonwood Past President Al Soukup, McLennan County Sheriff Larry Lynch, who accepted the AED on behalf of the county, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, Lodge 66, Waco President George Pauling and SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates. See related story on page two.
Delegates to the 117th National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) elected Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar to its Board of Directors at the NFCA's recent annual meeting in Washington, DC. The NFCA is the national trade association for the fraternal benefit system, providing an opportunity for each of its 78 member societies and 36 state fraternal congresses to work together to meet the chal- Howard Leshikar lenges of a changing world. Under the leadership of the President and Chief Executive Officer and the board of directors, NFCA staff provides daily support to its members, oversees the development of various initiatives and programs to benefit the system and maintains close contact with the regulators and legislators whose actions affect all fraternal benefit societies. Brother Leshikar is in his fifth four-year term as SPJST President, a position which he has held since 1984. He is a member of Lodge 48, Beyersville. In a related NFCA action, Vestnik Editor and Director of Communication Brian Vanicek was elected to serve as a member of the NFCA's State Fraternal Congress Section. The State Fraternal Congress Section works to advance effective working relationships between fraternal organizations and their state legislatures. Brother Vanicek is in his third four-year term as SPJST Editor, a position he has held since 1992. He is a member of Lodge 24, Brian Vanicek Cyclone.
societies in Texas in their common interests and to cooperate with the NFCA in its purpose and program. As Third Vice President, Sister Anglin will be chairing the auditing committee. She is in her second term as Supreme Lodge Secretary, a position she has held since April 1996. 231.4 She is a member of Lodge 47, Lanita Anglin Seaton. In related TFC action, Assistant to the Vice President Kathy Fritz was reelected TFC Secretary-Treasurer. As Secretary-Treasurer, Sister Fritz will be a member of the Executive Committee, conduct correspondence pertaining to the business of the TFC, have charge of all funds of the organization and maintain the organization's financial records. Sister Fritz has been employed by the SPJST Home Office since 1979. She is a member of Lodge 177, Kathy Fritz Academy. State Training Director Jim Wiest was also named to serve as a director of the TFC's Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC) Section. The FIC Section actively participates in the presentation of the FIC Section during the Congress session. Brother Wiest has been employed by the SPJST Home Office since 1993. He is a member of Lodge 221, Jim Wiest Harker Heights. —SPJST-
Texas Fraternal Congress Delegates to the Texas Fraternal Congress reelected Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin to serve as Third Vice President at its annual conference held last week in Clear Lake City, Texas. The Texas Fraternal Congress works to coordinate the efforts of fraternal benefit
Observe Czech Heritage Month in Texas in October!
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
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(800) 727-7578 • FAX: (254) 774-7447 On the Worldwide Web at www.spjst.com VESTNIK (LISPS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0160. 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, T) and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vita 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 LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 771-1359
GENE McBRIDE, FICF VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Cell Phone: (254) 534-1450 E-mail: genemc@spjst.com LANITA ANGLIN
SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 E-mail: lanitaa@spjst.com
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 E-mail: jerrymik@spjst.com Home Phone: (254) 773-2950
SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR
Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 E-mail: Iglofc@stonemedia.com P.O. Box 5119, Temple, Texas 76505
DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I
Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 (979) 224-3125 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II
Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III
Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691
STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (325) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855 LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT 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 - Doroth y Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77068 - (713) 864-2163 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Tx. 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive. Pleasanton, Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246
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 Geller, 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 COIN IMITTEE 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 Momingside, 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, FIC Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 E-mail: spjst@hotmail.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1 Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 Mobil (979) 324-0056, Fax (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT 2 Jim King, FIC, Cell Phone: 534-4967 Office: (512) 746-2555 Pager: (866) 259-8104 • (800) 786-2023 E-mail: wetwokings@thegateway.net DISTRICT 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (325) 442-3038 or (325) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICT 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC, (281) 599-0952 Cell Phone: (281) 635-9293 E-mail: spjst_sfr5@sbcglobal.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: meianiez@vvm.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, 2657 F.M. 166, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - 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 TANGLEWILDE 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
Good for .A The Heart A Learning Experience I was honored to be in attendance at the McLennan County Courthouse in Waco, Texas last Tuesday to watch as three SPJST lodges presented the McLennan County Courthouse with an automated external defibrillator (AED). In making the actual presentation, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan did an excellent job of profiling the SPJST, its role in the community, Czech Heritage Month, Make a Difference Day and explaining the need for AEDs in public places.
defibrillation programs like the one being employed by the MClennan County Courthouse. It is their belief that quicker emergency care for cardiac arrest victims could save up to 50,000 lives a year. AED's like the one presented last Tuesday aren't cheap, retailing at about $2,800 each. Considering the alternative, it's a. bargain. Technological advances in the 1990s have made AEDs safe, easy to use, and low maintenance. "Anyone who can learn CPR can learn to use AEDs," says Dr. Richard Cumins, a pioneer in the treatment of out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. Already, many of our lodges are doing an exceptional job of giving back to their communities in the form of monetary donationi. In the event that your lodge is looking for a worthy effort to pursue, please consider becoming part of the American Heart Association's movement to save lives. What can you do to help improve access to defibrillation in your community? Here are a few ideas: Find out if all vehicles likely to respond to medical emergencies in your community are equipped with AEDs. This could include ambulances, fire trucks and law enforcement vehicles. If these first responders aren't equipped because of budgetary constrains, talk to members of the city council or county commissioners to advocate budgeting funds. Finally, consider floating the idea at your next lodge meeting and discuss the merits of establishing your own public access defibrillation program. And, don't feel like you have to go it alone! Keep in mind that it was three lodges that combined forces in making the McLennan County Courthouse presentation. There's strength in numbers!
'Defibrillation giving the heart an electrical shock — is the only known therapy for cardiac arrest."
What's an AED? I must admit, before last Tuesday, I had no idea what an AED was. It's a portable unit — not much bigger than a lunch box — that enables a trained user to get another person's heart rhythm back to normal in the event of cardiac arrest. In cardiac arrest, the heart suddenly stops beating. If a normal heartbeat isn't started within minutes, the person will die. Defibrillation — giving the heart an electrical shock — is the only known therapy for cardiac arrest. The key, however, is time. An electrical shock can restore the heart's rhythm only if its given within minutes of the sudden arrest. Every minute that passes without defibrillation cuts a person's chances of survival by seven to 10 percent. And now the good news: Many cardiac arrest survivors have no disabilities. There's no lasting damage to the heart so they can live for many more years. If they're at risk of another event, a pacemaker can be implanted to regulate their heart rhythm. According to the American Heart Association, cardiac arrest is a huge problem. I had no idea how big it was. It claims approximately 220,000 lives a year! Do the math and you'll see that translates to 600 deaths a day — about as many as if three fully loaded super jetliners crashed. For the last couple of years, the American Heart Association has been strongly encouraging public access
For more information on sudden cardiac arrest and AEDs, you may also contact the American Heart Association at (800) 242-8721 or visit them online at wwwamericanheart..org —SPJST-
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Memorial Scholarship Fund Donors April - September 2003 April 2003 In Memory of Matilda Elles Jurcak from Frank Sijansky In Memory of Matilda Elles Jurcak from Randy and Jan Sijansky In Memory of Matilda Elles Jurcak from Jerry and Jill Sijansky In Memory of Elizabeth Walther from Eddie Mae Huebner In Memory of Lera L. Nemecek from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Adela Stein from Eugene and Henrietta Veselka In Memory of Bessie Zahanel Stepan from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Hattie Wolf from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland In Memory of Hattie Wolf from Glen Latham In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Richard Wallrath In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Stanley Mrnustik In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from from Evelyn Henry In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Alfred and Kathryn Michalec In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra fromRalph Zuckerberg In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Raymond Fickery In Memory_of Andrew J. Vavra from Robert Holmes In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Henry and Sandra Mayo In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Ernest and Lillian Barta In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Ruby and Bennie Dodson In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Roadrunners Quilt Club In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Mary Matcek In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Employees of Champion Windows In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from. Calvin Hlinsky In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Johnnie and Rita Janak In Memory of Bessie Biels from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland In Memory-of Helen Sacky from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Matilda -Tillie" Jurcak from Mr and Mrs. Franklin Elles In Memory of Helen Rose Sacky from Lillie M. Hruska In Memory of Adela Stein from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston May 2003 In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Christopher and Janet Kiley In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Creative Memories Quilt Guild In Memory of Elizabeth Walther from SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena In Memory of Clem Novosad from Gus and Melba Novosad In Memory of Clem Novosad from SPJST Lodge 202, fourdanton In Memory of Texana M. Vitek from Glen Latham In Memory of Texana M. Vitek from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland In Memory of John E. Lackey from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth June 2003 In Memory of Mildred Blahuta from Edwin and Lorene Vaculik In Memory of Elizabeth Walther from Jerry and Helen Horn In Memory of Leroy Levien from Joan and Lloyd Goehring In. Memory of J.D. Ivey, Sr from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland In Memory of Richard Juranek from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Andrew Baklik from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Alfred Kollaja from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Andrew Vavra from Mr and Mrs. O.L. Pate In Memory of Mildred Blahuta from SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia In Memory of Gloria Sala from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland In Memory of Frank Malcik from Johnny and Shirley Kelarek In Memory of Frank Malcik from Dr. Joe Martin, O.D. In Memory of Frank Malcik from Dr. Karl Wedel, O.D. In Memory of Frank Malcik from Dr. Heath Bullard, O.D. In Memory of Frank Malcik from Alvin and Wanona Marek In Memory of Helen Sebek from Alvin and Wanona Marek In Memory of Frank Malcik from All the Ladies of the Cleburne Eye Clinic, Bosque Eye Clinic, and Brazos Optical July 2003 In Memory of Frank Malcik from Bernice Sebek In Memory of Mildred Knopik from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth In Memory of Wanda Fage Scharff from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth In Memory of Frank Malcik from Jay and Shirlaine Mikeska In Memory of Frank Malcik Charlie and Sharon Hensel In Memory of Frank Malcik from Johnny and Gloria Marek In Memory of Frank Malcik from Linda Leavy In Memory of Ann Haskovec from Jerry and Dorothy Kucera In Memory of Hubert J. Drgac from Leonard and Sandra Jansa In Memory of Leonard Cerny from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Daniel Malota from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Frank Malcik from Marvin and Dorothy Ondrasek August 2003 In Memory of Dr. J.A. Mount from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Ann Haskovec from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Anna Mary Trojacek from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Frank Malcik from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Willie George Pavelka from SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown In Memory of Willie G. Pavelka from Frank Sijansky, Jr In Memory of Willie G. Pavelka from Randy and Jan Sijansky In Memory of Willie G. Pavelka from Jerry and Jill Sijansky In Memory of Esther Gersbach from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland
Around the State SPJST travel group taking reservations for day trip to Austin on December 2 It has been a while since we have been traveling. I have set up a "One Day Trip" to Austin. The trip is Tuesday, December 2, 2003. We will tour the Governor's Mansion, Historic Austin, see the "Spirit of Texas," a film on the beginning of Texas, tour the Bob Bullock State History Museum, and have lunch at the museum. The fee is $62 for all admissions, bus, and lunch. We will leave Temple at 8:30 a.m. from the Scott and White Hospital parking lot. We will leave Austin to return home at 3:45 to 4 p.m. Make all checks payable to Sanborn's Viva Tourg. Mail or drop off at the Scott and White Alumni Office, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508 by November 21. For questions, contact Don Nelson, (254) 778-1803; Scott and White Alumni Office (254) 724-5974; Volunteer Office (254) 724-3199; Gladys Yates (800) 727-7578/toll free; or (254) 773-1575/Temple area. Fraternally, Gladys Yates, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator -SPJST-
Explore Austin! December 2, 2003
• Tour the Governor's Mansion • Get a guided tour of Austin's historic area • See the Spirit of Texas, the award-winning film on the beginning of Texas • Visit the Bob Bullock State History Museum with an electronic guide • Have lunch at the Bullock Museum • Cost: $62, includes all admissions, bus, and lunch Itinerary 8:30 a.m. - Leave Temple 10 a.m. - Governor's Mansion 10:30a.m. - Meet our guide for a tour of historic Austin 12 p.m. - Lunch at Bullock Museum (can also see gift shop) 1 p.m. - "Spirit of Texas" 1:30 p.m. - Visit Bullock Museum 3:45 to 4 p.m. - Leave Austin for Temple
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SPJST Whole Life. September 2003 In Memory of Michael B. Cervenka from SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia In Memory of Gary Hutka from Stephanie Honeycutt In Memory of Daniel Zahradnik, Sr from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Janice Stringer from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Caroline Sablatura from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Mary Ann Stavena from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Rosie Schilhab from SPJST Lodge 142, Wharton In Memory of William Kubena from SPJST Lodge 142, Houston In Memory of Carol Zich Everett from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth In Memory of Joel Russell Lemons from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth In Memory of Dusan Taborsky from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort. Worth In Memory of Margie Praslicka from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth In Memory of 011ie Mae Blaha from Susan, Gary, and Kyle Skrabanek In Memory of Mary Vybiral from Susan, Gary, and Kyle Skrabanek In Memory of Daniel Hejl from Susan, Gary, and Kyle Skrabanek In Memory of Bennie Matejka from Susan, Gary, and Kyle Skrabanek In Memory of Bennie Matejka from Lowell and Shirley Clements In Memory of Bennie Matejka from Mr and Mrs. Ernie Wentrcek In Memory of Frank Sijansky from Mr and Mrs. Willie Pavelka In Memory of Bennie Matejka from St. Anthony's Catholic Church In Memory of Bennie Matejka from Susan and Gary Skrabanek --SPJST--
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Family Fun and Important Dates October October 28 November 1 November 4 November 11 November 15 November 15 November 23 November 27 November 28 December 1 December 2 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 15 December 25 December 31 December 31 January 1
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Czech Heritage Month SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple Autumn Car Show and Countywide Sale at Lodge 24, Cyclone Election Day Veteran's Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Fall DYC Meeting, SPJST Home Office, Temple District Two Lock-In at Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 15, Buckholts Appreciation Party Thanksgiving Day • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Home Office Closed Temple Christmas Parade/SPJST Home Office Open House SPJST Home Office Holiday Open House Lodge 6, Cottonwood Christmas Party Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Party Lodge 25, Ennis Christmas Party Lodge 17, New Tabor Christmas Party Fall Quarterly Report due to SYD Christmas Day • SPJST Home Office Closed New Year's Eve Outreach 2003 Membership Drive ends New Year's Day 2004
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District Two Presents Scenes from Fall Meeting September 21, 2003 Hosted by Lodge 29, Taylor Part II FACES IN THE CROWD: Johnnie and Doris Svoboda of Lodge 24, Cyclone enjoy an afternoon of fun and games. Pictured, from left, Cheryl Hegar, Edwina Jezisek and Carol Green check out the silent auction. Silent auction proceeds benefitted the District Two youth fund.
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Honorary District Two Director Willie Kohutek, left, visists with Joe and Lillie Zajicek of Lodge 15, Buckholts. Brother Zajicek will be receiving his SPJST Age 96 recognition in November.
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From Our Readers Reader looks forward to more stories on Czech, Moravian culture The following comments are this writer's and not particularly those of all of our membership. In the October 1 issue of the Vestnik, Brother Brian placed a brief history of the Czech, Moravian, and Slovak people which this writer thinks was very well presented but in some aspects was almost too brief. Knowing that space is at a premium most of the time, we must enjoy this morsel of history. One discussion this writer had with the editor was the use of the word "Slav Alphabet" which was put together by the Orthodox Monks Cyril and Methodius. An acceptable reference was given by the editor but many of us who studied Russian know it as the Cyrillic. Alphabet. The question is many different cultures are being pushed by the electronic media why not ours?
The SPJST was organized by Slays who had little trust in the East Coast in insurance companies and looked to each other for support and established a fraternal benefit society to benefit themselves. There are so many more stories like this dealing with Czech and Moravian history and culture that remain to be told. For example, this writer had heard that the bootmaker in Bryan, Texas who made the first boots for the cadets at Texas A&M learned his trade in the Bata Factory in Bohemia. It is said that most all the royal houses in Europe had their riding boots made at Bata. This writer looks forward to seeing more of these stories brought to light in future issues of the Vestnik. We need to protect our culture, heritage, and history. The above is this writer's opinion and not necessarily to the views of ,all the members of Lodge 28, East Bernard. Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval Lodge 28, East Bernard —SPJST--
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Lodge Letters Section
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Lodge 1, Fayetteville Lodge 24, Cyclone members participate reports on in annual Lickskillet October meeting celebration President Brian Vanicek called the I am happy to report that the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce annual Lickskillet event on October 18 and 19 was a great success thanks in part to the beautiful weather with temperatures in the 50s in the morning which climbed to mid-80s in the afternoon. The barbecue and bean cookoff and horseshoe tournament kicked off ° the event at the SPJST Hall Saturday morning, October 18. That evening, Todd Fritsch and One Shot Band entertained everyone with music and gave everyone the opportunity to dance once again in the historic SPJST Hall. Many toured the town for antiques, arts, and crafts, had photos made at the Pumpkin Patch and visited the Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum. SPST on Parade
Of course, Sunday, October 19 was the big day when the parade made its way around the town square. It was so great to have the beautiful SPJST float in the parade which was judged Best Overall Entry. Lodge 1 members and friends riding the float included Lillie Burnside, Robert and Ruth Froebel, Henry and Mary Ann Guthmann, Goldie Kovar, and Irene Polansky. Children also riding on the float were Cindy Bertsch, Haley Bisbano, Kirby Cufr, Bryson Martinek, and John Minarcik. Thanks again to Melanie and her crew for bringing the beautiful SPJST float to participate in the parade. After the parade, the Fayette Czech Singers, accompanied by Jimmie Fucik on accordion, provided entertainment on the Square as people lined up to get the delicious barbecue meal catered by the Fayetteville Knights of Columbus. After the meal, the auction began at 1:30 p.m. which had some really great, unique items. It was fun to watch the bidding. Congratulations to the one lucky buyer who received the "Buyers Bonus $100." The proceeds from the event will be used for community activities and maintaining SPJST Hall and park. Combined Christmas Party December 7
SPJST Lodge 1 and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce will have their annual Christmas party on Sunday, December 7 at the SPJST hall for everyone who worked at Lickskillet. Irene Poiansky —SPJST-
meeting to order on October 13, 2003 at 7 p.m. There was a moment of silence for our departed members. The minutes were read and approved as read. Vice President David Nauert and Fraternal Activities Coordinator gave his report. Wilbert Mikeska gave the bar and hall report. He has quite a few activities coming up in the form of company parties. Barbara Macek gave a detailed treasurer's report. David and Melanie Nauert, Chairmen of the Car Show on November 1, gave their report. They are in need of people to help with the Car Show. David had been begging for prizes for the show. Call David and offer your help. Six people have reserved spaces at $20 each for the garage sale that will be held in conjunction with the Car Show. Call Barbara Macek for space. Flag Hall will be open at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 31 for the Garage Sale. the hall will close at 9 p.m. The Car Show registration starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 1. The Garage Sale will probably start sometime earlier. Birthdays were Melanie Zavodny, Bobby Hoelscher, Carl Macek, and Ryan Sebek. Wedding anniversary was Barbara Macek and Robert Macek. John Paul Chervenka and his wife had a baby girl. Bernice Sebek can still barely count her great-grandbabies on' her fingers. Transfers into Lodge 24, Cyclone were Ruth Ann Cox, Creed Cox, and Rebecca Cox. New members are Chase Mayer, Samantha I3azilius, Seth Bazilius, and Joan Plumlee. Correspondence was from Lodge 48, Beyersville about its 100 year celebration and a thank you from the Supreme Lodge for its fund raiser. The 2003 Fraternalist of the Year will be chosen at our November meeting as well as the officers and chairmen. We will also start having some be responsible for the meal at each meeting. Good thing as the writer did not get to eat until 9:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Delegates to the convention will also be elected at the November meeting. Our lodge will have seven delegates. Our membership has grown a lot since the last convention. It was also announced that the Supreme Lodge had selected our lodge to host next February's Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet. The youth club had a big turnout fo for the movies last month. The youth club put 87 red flowers on the graves at
the Old Cyclone Pioneer Cemetery for Make a Difference Day. The youth club helped with the Czech Heritage Day and will help with the Car Show. The By-law Committee appointed by the president is David Nauert, Bobby Hoelscher, and Joan Vanicek. The Christmas Party committee for our party at Flag Hall on December 13 at 5 p.m. has been appointed. Please note the doors will open at 5 p.m. with a social hour, followed by the meal and youth program. Plan to make an evening of it! Door prizes were won by Bernice Sebek, Melanie Zavodny, Martha Zavodny, Ginger Greger, Bobby Hoelscher, and Wilbert Mikeska. The prizes were lottery tickets. Five tickets were also purchased for all of the members attending the meeting. In the event that the numbers match, everybody wins! Smooth move. Fraternally, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 24, Cyclone gearing up for Autumn Car Show, Countywide Sale Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone invites you to an Autumn Car Show on Saturday, November 1, 2003 at Flag Hall in Cyclone, Texas. Flag Hall is located 12 miles east of Temple off Highway 53 and FM 485. The car show will be held in conjunction with the Countywide Sale Day inside Flag Hall. The sale will include arts and crafts booths, tools, household goods and appliances, antiques, and collectibles. Food and beverages will be available throughout the day. Music and entertainment will also be part of event. Car show classes include Corvette Cl (53-62); Corvette C2 (63-67); Corvette C3 (68-82); Corvette C4 (8496); Corvette C5 (97-03); Chevrolet Camero; Chevrolet Chevelle; Chevy (55-57); Ford Mustang; Ford Thunderbird; Pontiac; Volkswagen; Chevy Truck; Dodge Truck; Ford Truck; Modified Truck; 4 x 4; Street Rod; Low Rider; Sport Compact; Muscle Car; Classic Car; Sports Car; Mopar; Open Car; and Open Truck. Registration for car show participants will be from 8 a.m. to lo- a.m. Judging begins at 10 a.m. More than 85 trophies will be presented. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded in 26 judged classes. In addition, trophies will be presented for the top three people's choice, top three driver's choice, and best of show. The cost to register a vehicle in the car show is $20 before October 25. The cost after October 25 and on the day of the show is $25. Proceeds from the car show will go towards Santa Pal. Santa Pal is a non-profit program that provides Christmas gifts to needy children. Countywide Sale Same Day!
For more infoonation on the car show or to register a vehicle, contact David Nauert (254) 534-0809; or email davidn@vvm.com . For more information on the Countywide Sale
Day or to reserve a booth space, contact Barbara Macek (254) 985-2376. Booth space is still just $20. Fraternally, David Nauert, FIC Vice President/FAC — SPJST-
Lodge 24, Cyclone celebrates fifth Czech Heritage Day Dear Members and Friends, Thanks to everyone who turned out to enjoy our Fifth Annual Czech Heritage Day on October 4. A nice crowd of more than 600 adults and children turned out for the polka mass, which was followed by a beseda dance exhibition and dance. Special thanks to the following individuals and groups for participating in the program: Father David Konderla, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Austin; Reverend Henry Beseda of the Caldwell Brethren Church; Father Walter Matus of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Marak; Deacon John Petter of St. Mary's Catholic Church; the members of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Temple Assembly No. 1138 who serve as honor guards for the polka mass and the SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas Beseda Dancers who presented a dance exhibition prior to the evening dance by the Vrazels. And, of course, thanks to the Vrazels for their work in orchestrating the polka mass and for helping to promote the event. Within our lodge, special thanks to all of the members who helped to ready the hall, prepare and serve the food and man the various work stations. Thanks, too, to the Youth Club for handling the kolache booth as well as for running the prize drawing. The lucky winners were as follows: First Place (Quilt) Margaret Mikeska; Second Place (Porcelain Moravian Doll) Harold Vanicek, Sr.; Third Place (Czech Stein) - Larry Michna; Fourth Place (Portrait) - Kathy Trojacek; Fifth Place (Green's Sausage); Sixth Place (SPJST Dominoes) - Barbara Macek. The Seventh Place (Ribs from Cyclone Corral) went to a gentleman from Round Rock, however, I don't recall his name. All of the proceeds generated from the evening's silent auction went to benefit the Cyclone Pioneer Cemetery Association. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, President (Editor's Note: Watch for related photos in next week's issue.) —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis reports on October meeting SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis held its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 8 p.m. Brother Johnnie Krajca led the membership with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for our deceased members, Johnny Dlabaj,
6NESTNIK—Wednesday, October 29, 2003 Katie. Trojacek, and Raymond Kubin. Known on the sick list were Jerrod Wingo, Franlcie Svehlak, Henry Valek, Martha Luska, Joe Shebesta, and Martha Mach. The September minutes were read. The treasurer and financial secretary reports were all given and approved. Thank yOu notes were read from Bardwell Fire Department, Langers wedding party, and Raymond Kubin family. New members who were approved were Kyle Liska and Pauline Novy. The youth leader reported on the youth programs and activities. Our birthdays this month were Betty Macalik and Jacob Mraz. Happy birthday to all and many, many more. Our next meeting will be on November 13 at 7:30 p.m. This will be our annual meeting. Officers and delegates will be elected. Serving on the nominating committee are Julie Mraz, Van Fowler, and Victor Trojacek. Thank you to Eugene and Mildred Dolezal for the meal that they prepared for the members before our meeting. It was great! Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge Karel Jonas,
No. 28, East Bernard meets November 2 Dear Members, The next monthly meeting of Lodge Karel Jonas will be the ninth of November at 2 p.m. in the Conference room of the East Bernard Branch Library at 746 Clubside Drive. On the agenda will be the election of officers to serve the lodge in 2004 plus delegates to the XXIX or XXVIII Convention in June 2004. There will also be some minor items needing attention. It was decided to have fried chicken for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon. Members are asked to bring a side dish. You may contact our Secretary Sister Helen Kehler (281) 342-2624; or our Vice President Sister Jeanette Kaminsky (979) 335-6641 to get an idea what to bring. October Meeting Report The monthly meeting on the 12th of October started a wee bit after 2 p.m. due to some minor glitches which were handled rather quickly. Business moved at a rapid pace with seven motions being made and passed. Some of the motions were purchasing stickon calendars, donations for the year, new members, and to have fried chicken for the luncheon in the November meeting. The meeting lasted under an hour when it adjourned for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon. On a rather upsetting note, the membership heard that one of our oldest regulars, Sister Hilda Blahuta, fell and either broke her hip or leg and is in the hospital. The membership wishes her a speedy recovery, To the faithful: Mark your calendars, plan to attend, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST-
Lodge 29, Taylor
arts, crafts show November 15 Dear Members, We are having an arts/crafts day on Saturday, November 15. Booths are $25. For more information, contact Tammy (512) 864-9183; or Linda (512) 365-1110. All members are encouraged to attend our next meeting Sunday, October 12 at 4 p. Fraternally, Dorothy Markert, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 47, Seaton
reports on October meeting Dear Brothers and Sisters, The October 5 meeting of Lodge 47 was held at Seaton Star Hall with
President Edwin Pechal opening the meeting at 2 p.m. Flag Bearers Erin Brinkley and Matthew Hoelscher led the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing in silent tribute to Brother Johnie L. Vanicek and Sister Mary J. Reznicek, both longtime members, who passed away. Brother Vanicek was a past president serving 1968 - 1970 and active at lodge meetings when health permitted. At the last meeting, he presented the opposition to the tile front, and we all agreed with him when voting. At a special board meeting after the October meeting, colors were picked by the officers and board. Deepest sympathy to the Vanicek and Reznicek families on their loss. They shall be missed by many. Resolutions of sympathy have been sent to the Vestnik. Roll call of officers, trustees, sales representatives was read and Second Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) Beth Rabroker was absent. Sales Representative Gerry Dana was also absent. Others
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Member Honored for Volunteer Service Sister Joanna Kocurek Schwartzkopf, member of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje since 1954, has been cited for 45 years of outstanding volunteer work in the Wharton County Extension Education program of Texas A&M University, Marilyn Sebesta, Wharton County's Family Agent for the past 19 years and a lifetime member of SPJST Lodge 9 in Snook, Texas, honored Sister Joanna for her accomplishments and contributions during the annual Wharton County Achievement Dinner held October 7, 2003 at the El Campo Civic Center. Sister Joanna, past president and "Woman of the Year" in the Taiton Family and Community Education Club, was Lodge 40's first Youth Club Leader and initiated a summer
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camp program for the district's young SPJST members back in the 1960s before she suffered a stroke in 1972. She also served on the building committee for the present Hillje SPJST Hall which replaced the old wooden structure after it burned down 34 years ago. Sister Marilyn is the daughter of the late Charley and Dolores Sebesta of Snook, Texas. She fondly remembers her youth participating in Snook SPJST activities and plays. Sister Marilyn received the "Regents Fellow Award" in 2001 for Outstanding Extension Work, for providing quality, relevant outreach, and continuing education programs and service to the people of Texas. —SPJST-
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje's Joanna Kocurek Schwartzkopf, seated, receives recognition for 45 years of leadership in Wharton County Extension Education from Wharton County Agent IV Marilyn Sebesta. A lifetime member of Lodge 9, Snook, Sister Sebesta holds the highest professional rank conferred by Texas Cooperative Extension Service, an agency of the Texas A&M University System.
were present. Those on the sick list were Michelle Dean in the emergency room; Mary Vasicek had a successful cataract removal; and I learned that Tony Vybiral was in Scott and White and was to have surgery this week. The only one who joined this month was William Joe Vanicek. Welcome. Correspondence included, the invitation to the Lodge 48, Beyersville 100th year anniversary on October 19 with food and a dance with Fritz Hodde furnishing the music from 5 p.m. Speeches will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Congratulations to Lodge 48 and many, many more years of success; a letter from the Supreme Lodge about the election of the Fraternalist of the Year; a thank you from the Home Office for the work with the annual barbecue and that we need to elect 10 delegates to the convention to be held June 14 - 16 in Temple. Ten alternates are to be elected; and Ronald McDonald House is requesting a donation. We held our Czech Heritage Month dance with Jerry Haisler and Melody Five playing. The weather was rainy and after the ground was saturated during the week, people were scared of flooding. Thanks to the people who donated the kolaches plus an item from the Czech Republic for the door prizes made nine people happy winners. President Pechal had reminded us of this dance. First Vice President Edwin Vasicek stated he will be kitchen chaiiman for this dance. James and Joyce Skrabanek were celebrating 30 years of marriage. FAC Beth Rabroker was not present so no report. Financial Secretary/Treasurer Gladys Marek gave her report as did the other chairpersons. We came to the old business which included the selection of the Fraternalist of the Year. We elected LaVerne Vanicek who was a great help with the 100th anniversary celebration and is the historian working on our historical marker to be presented when ready. A well-deserving person and we hope a winner for Lodge 47 in February 2004. President Pechal asked the salary committee for its report. Willie Kohutek, Vallie Zavodny, and Joyce Kraatz served on this committee. They reported that a five-percent raise for all officers and some to each department. We had voted to have carpet replaced in the entry and vinyl replaced because we ran out of remnants of the old flooring for patching. A special board meeting was called by the president for selection of material and colors. Youth Leader Heider Bartek stated that 31 members and one new member, Alex Biells, were present. The District Two Lock-in is scheduled for November 15 at Cyclone. The spook fest will be at the Wilson Complex on Halloween. The number of members present was 41 plus two visitors—Helen and Freddie Schroeder. Come, again. Those celebrating birthdays in October were Gary Skrabanek and Ruth Janacek. Celebrating wedding anniversaries were James and Joyce Skrabanek and Wallace and Elsie Jez. Hope you really had a special day.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003--VESTNIK/7 Door prize winners were Ruth Janacek, Edward Mares, and Olga Schroeder. Annual Meeting November 2 The next meeting is the annual meeting with the election of officers for 2004 and the delegates to the SPJST Convention June 14 - 16. Be sure you have the lodge dues paid so you can cast your votes. Remember, the meeting is at 1 p.m., Sunday, November 2. After the tremendous rains the first week in October, we are enjoying nice fall weather. Until the next report, stay well. Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter
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Correction to Lodge 66, Waco October 15 letter It was reported in the October 15 Vestnik issue that " ... Sister Diana had gall bladder surgery. . . " Correction: Sister Dana (McAdams) had gall bladder surgery. —SPJST-
92, Fort Worth reports on recent, coming lodge events Committee Appointments Lodge
Norma McClendon, Pam Durham, and Mona Hattendorf were appointed to the expense and donation committee. Staci Hubenak, Albert Kubala, and Christine Zich were appointed to the Fraternalist of the Year Committee. A resolution in honor of Anna Lesikar was presented by Christine Zich. Anna thoroughly enjoyed her many friends at Lodge 92 and faithfully attended all our functions. She will be missed by her card playing friends as well her family and many other friends. Memorial contributions in honor of Anna are acknowledged from John and Joy Paprskar and Dick and Martha Durham. A thinking of you card went to Evelyn Scaff. Get well wishes went to Joella Kubala, Billye Starr, Jimmy Greer, and Rudy Koci. Sympathy cards went to the family of Anna Lesikar and to Laura Posival, her sister. Special thanks go to Lydia Tirk Alholm for the donation of her Ceske kroj to the Czech Heritage Day Room display. Mary Ann Krivanek and Alene Kercho were appointed to see about displaying it appropriately. Sunshine Chairman Mary Ann and Joe Kozel were in Austin welcoming their new grandson, Zachary Joseph, who was born on September 30.
Plan Ahead Hall Manager Joyce Tesar reported that rentals for 2004 were going great. If you have a large party planned for next year, please get in touch with Joyce soon to get your best choice of dates. You polka band leaders need to be in touch with Joyce soon for 2004 dates. On February 15, 2004, Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa will entertain us, and Don Peachey will be in town on March 21, 2004. The third Sunday of the month is designated for our polka/waltz dances. Don't forget the first Sunday country western dances and big band ballroom dancing on every Friday night.
Next Meeting November 13 The next meeting will be on November 13 at 7 p.m. at the Lions Building. Ora Lee Levien, Reporter —SPJST-
Upcoming Events Saturday, November
183, Arlington reports on October meeting
1—Harvest dance with music by Czech and Then Some of Ennis, sponsored by St. George's Altar Society. Sunday, November 9—Lodge meeting 2 p.m. Election of Officers and Delegates to 2004 Convention. Sunday, November 16—Polka dance with music by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra of Ennis. Dancing from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, November 22—Gather at the Lodge at 10:30 a.m. to bake strudel for our holiday dance on December 7. Chef Mary Ann Krivanek is in charge. She needs your help. Sunday, November 30—Country western dance with Randy and the Roadhouse Band to benefit Tarrant County Meals on Wheels. Napa Valley theme. Pasta and salad will be served. Donation $8. Other donations welcome. All door proceeds go to Meals on Wheels. Sunday, December 7—Christmas season dance with affable maestro Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen of Houston. Installation of officers. Fraternally, Al Kercho Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
179, Warrenton reports on October meeting Lodge
SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m. at the Lions Building. Vice President Goehring opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Bea Vasek read the minutes and Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer's report. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joan Goehring asked for volunteer hours. She spoke on the SPJST scholarship program and reported that Christmas cards can be ordered from SPJST. Agent Weyand is working hard on more prospects. Bill Orsak visited. He spoke on the new term certificates for younger people. SPJST is offering a cost-saving and convenient service to all members. Call Home Prescription Services (800) 728-7947. Mr. Orsak also brought door prizes for five lucky members. Bea Vasek will be the alternate to the convention in Temple June 14 - 16, 2004. Gladys Baack was suggested to prepare an application for Fraternalist of the Year. A round of applause was given to Joan and Lloyd Goehring for the sausage and sauerkraut that they donated toward the meal after our meeting. For our November meal, Joan Goehring and Bea Vasek volunteered to bake the turkey and dressing.
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Our monthly meeting was held October 13 at 7 p.m. and was called to order by President Ann Pustejovsky.
Dorothy Adamek asked for a moment of silence for Donna Culliton who passed away from breast cancer on October 3. Also prayers are requested for Barbara Crocker who is seriously ill and in the hospital. The minutes of the previous meeting was read and approved. The financial report was given by Robert Sill. Ann reported that the lodge had purchased 10 new tables and will purchase more chairs. Also we need to replace our ceiling fans since they are so old. A motion was made and seconded to replace the fans. This motion passed. Trustee Raymond Mikeska
The Role of Czech-Americans in World War I In addition to serving in the U.S. military, many Czech-Americans saw World War I as an opportunity to assist the Czech state in pursuing its independence. The Czechs founded several organizations and clubs in Texas and throughout the United States to aid in their desire for a free homeland and to show their patriotism. The best known was the Ceske Narodni Sdruzeni (CNS), or Czech National Alliance. The Texas division, organized at the SPJST Convention in Galveston in 1916, was the first CNS division organized. The regional headquarters was originally in Houston, but was later moved to West where it flourished. All groups of Czechs worked together for the liberation movement. Money was the first priority. At Masaryk's request, not even a single dollar was to come from foreign sources. "This is our revolution and we must pay for it with our own money," he said. Thus, local chapters raised money by a variety of ways. Speakers delivered patriotic speeches about freeing the homeland and the hat was passed. Farmers donated bales of cotton for auction. Local chapters also held bazaars. The total amount raised in Texas was $100,000. The crowning achievement for the CNS Texas region came in 1918 with a statewide bazaar held
in Taylor, Texas. At this Den Svobody (Day of Liberty), which ran from the 20th to the 22nd of November of that year, the CNS collected about $54,000. Virtually every local chapter of the 87 in Texas and the two in Louisiana participated in some way. Near the end of the war, the regional officers of the Texas branch commissioned Josef Bunata, a well known Czech-American editor, to write a history of the Texas CNS group. This book, Pamatnik (Memories), is remarkable not only in the information concerning the individuals from all over the state who contributed their time and money, but also in the group photographs of many of the members of the local chapters. The pictures invoke the loyalties felt by the participants with the American flag displayed along with flags depicting some feature associated with Czech nationalism. Texas Czechs did indeed fulfill what they saw as their Czech and American duties. This book is on display at the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum. Come and see who was in your local chapter and what they did. (Article by Kathy Davis. Kathy is a volunteer with the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum.) —SPJST-
In Pursuit of Freedom In this photograph taken in front of the Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell in 1917, this group of Texas Czech patriots displays their support for the Ceske Narodni Sdruzeni (Czech National Union) which supported the cause of freedom for what later became Czechoslovakia. Pictured, from left, are Frank Vajdak, Ms. Pivonka, Mrs. Frank Vajdak, Mrs. F. Kovar, Unidentified, Matilda Hejl, Lydia Mrnustik and John W. Vavra.
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will check the prices and give a report at the next meeting. Youth Leader Kay Weeks advised that the youth club as well as all her family and friends will walk in the Susan G. Komen Dallas Race for the Cure of Breast Cancer on October 18 in Dallas. By the way, there were 130 friends and relatives who walked in tribute to Donna Culliton.
Lodge 229, Abilene Presents Scenes from Chartering Ceremony September 6, 2003 Lodge 229, Abilene Youth Club members Jason and Cody Neeley served as flag bearrers.
Lodge Donations A motion was made to donate $1,000 to the Susan G. Komen Fund in memory of Donna Culliton. This motion passed. A motion was made to donate $1,000 to our youth club for the Komen Dallas Race for the Cure. This motion passed. Since the last Friday of the month is Halloween, it was decided to have the Family Night on October 24. Shelby Sill will be hostess for the evening. Cecil Phillips was the winner of the door prize.
On September 6, SPJST officials met with charter members of Lodge 229, Abilene to conduct formal chartering ceremonies at Clyde's Place inside the Whitten Inn. Pictured above, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar administers the oath of office. Officers, from left, are Secretary-Treasurer Betty Helvey, President Janice Stevens, Reporter Sherry Moore, Youth Leader Leta Neeley and Vice President Susie Hudson. District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer, left, extended a welcome and best wishes to the new lodge. Joining Brother Bayer here are Polly Bayer and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar. Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride presents door prize to Lodge 229 Reporter Sherry Moore.
204, Stephenville bowling tourney proceeds support several charities Lodge
Dear Members, The members of SPJST 204, Stephenville met at the Koffee Kup Restaurant Sunday, October 19, 2003 for their regular meeting. The results of the bowling tournament was discussed. We were honored to have District Three Director Johnnie Krizan present for the tournament. He gave us some good advice and told the members that they were doing a good job. It was a very good tournament Next Meeting November 10 Our next meeting will be on and donations were made to SPJST scholarship fund - $150; Foster's Monday November 10 at 7 p.m. Home for Children in Stephenville Martha Phillips, Reporter $150; Brumitt Youth Ranch in —SPJSTHamilton County; $150; and YABA, (Young American Bowling Alliance) $150. The Fraternalist of the Year was Lodge elected for the year and Sandra Pierce was nominated and elected. Sandra has been a good leader and the lodge has kept the lodge running and active the past two years. Keep up the good Red Oman called the Lodge 187, work, Sandra. Round Rock meeting to order. The The next order of business was to Pledge of Allegiance was said and a elect a delegate to the 2004 convention moment of silence observed for our to be held in Temple. Norman deceased member, Vice President Kneschk was elected to be the delegate Reginald Burda, who passed away on and Sandra Pierce was elected to be September 12, 2003. He is served by substitute delegate. his wife, Lillian and two sons, Mark President Sandra Pierce announced and Michael; daughter-in-law, that she may not be able to be at the Susanne, and daughter, Pamela Wolfe; next meeting because of another comson-in-law Ronald; and grandchildren, mitment and the members decided to Avery and Cameron Wolfe. have election of officers at this meetOur next meeting will be on ing to be installed at the Christmas November 9. All are asked to bring party on Saturday, December 6 at the canned goods that are to be delivered Koffee Kup Restaurant. Officers are before Thanksgiving. President/FAC Sandra Pierce; Vice Red Oman was nominated for President Gracie Kneschk; Fraternalist of the Year. Delegates for Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter Norman the 2004 Convention are Red Oman, Kneschk; and Historian Misty Ruby Bartz, Irene Weidner and Janie. Houston. All of you members give Wilfred and Jennave Fuchs cele- these officers your support and help brate there 54the wedding anniversary the lodge to grow even bigger the next in October. year. The door prizes were won by Linda The next meeting will be the third Johnson and Margie Haas. The next Sunday in November which is the lodge meeting will be on November 9. 16th. So mark your calendar and be Fraternally, there. The lodge needs your input as a Rose Marie Etheredge member to keep the lodge running. Reporter This is your lodge. Every member has —SPJSTa right to say what he or she thinks needs to be done. Remember the Christmas party will be on Saturday, December 6. It will Lodge count as a meeting for the lodge. I hope that all of you members can attend. This is one of the things that the lodge does for the members and is a free meal for the members. . . . And then the rains came for this part of the country—about five inches in 24 hours. It left some of the roads The public is invited to a dance on washed out and most of the stock November 15 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at ponds running over. Some of you SPJST Lodge 196, Houston-West at south of Hamilton got even more. 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress. Let's hope the next rain doesn't come The Texas Drifters will be playing. all in one day. Let's spread it out a lit-
187, Round Rock reports on October meeting
196, Houston-West invites all to November 15 dance
SPJST members join in the celebration marking the chartering of Lodge 229, Abilene.
Admission is $6 per person. Children under 12 are free. Set-ups, beer, and snacks will be available. Cecelia Malek, Secretary —SPJST-
Wednesday, October 29, 2003—ViSTNIK/9 tle so it doesn't wash us away. Some photos enclosed. There may be more next time. Fraternally, Norman M. Kneschk Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter —SPJST-
Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth to meet at Risky Rita's Ladies
Our meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance at 10:30 a.m. Martha Durham welcomed 32 lady members and six men. Included was a long time friend, "Mac" McMillan. He tells us he is 95 years young. Several of our regular members were absent with colds. There were three cards circulated for signatures. Two were for members who are sick—Kathy Ormsbee, who had bypass surgery, and for Billye Starr who is quite ill and is in Spring Seasons of River Oaks Nursing Home. You are both in our prayers. A thinking of you card went to Evelyn Spacek who we miss a lot. The minutes of our last meeting were read as was the treasurer's report. Both were approved. It was reported that we netted $265.41 on our pastry
Lodge 238, Goldthwaite in Process of Organizing Located in the Texas Hill Country approximately 100 miles northwest of Austin, Goldthwaite is the county seat of Mills County. Agricultural diversification provides a solid economic base and wool, mohair, cattle, sheep, and pecans, are mainstays of the economy. It's also one of the areas that SPJST is seeking to etablish a new lodge. Lodge 238, Goldthwaite is now in the early stages of organization. To facilitate that process, on September 5, SPJST Sales Represenatives Kim booth at our heritage celebration. Doris Overstreet made a motion that the paper goods that were left over be donated to the kitchen. Mary
Lodge 204, Stepheville Gives to Charities Lodge 204, Stephenville hosted its first bowling tournament on October 4. Proceeds were divided among various groups. Pictured here, Sandra Pierce and Norman Kneschk present District Three Director Johnnie Krizan with a check for $150 to the SPJST Scholarship Fund. Rebecca Hord, left, of the Young American Bowling Alliance, receives check for $150 from Norman Kneschk and Sandra Pierce.
Gracie and Norman Kneschk present Glenn Newberry, President of the Brumiff Youth Ranch, with a donation for $150.
Wesson and Rich Brown, left photo, center, hosted a "grand opening introduction" to the SPJST at their business, First Dallas Insurance, located on the corner of Third and Fisher. "We had a great turnout," says Kim. More than 300 people turned out for the event, right photo, which inclued a hamburger luncheon and prize drawing. "We really want to thank State Field Representative Billy Rollwitz and his wife, Sylvia, for their support and for helping out with registration," says Kim.
Windham seconded the motion, and it was approved. The new name tags went over big. Now we can read everyone's name. Thanks went to my daughter, Katrina May, and me. She did the hard part. Mary Ann Kozel reported that Martha Boenisch, Hattie Scroggins, Jodie DeAnnan and Martha Struder are our hostesses today. Since we eat out in November, there are no hostesses. November Meeting Under new business, it was voted that we eat at Risky Rita's in Fort Worth in November in lieu of our meeting. Anyone planning to go eat with us who didn't already sign up, please call Pauline Morbitzer (817) 284-3857. Since our club pays $5 toward the meal for members, she needs to know how much money to bring. If you would like to carpool, you must be at our hall to leave at 10:45 a.m. It was voted that we have turkey and ham at our Christmas lunch. As usual, we are asked to bring a vegetable or dessert and a $5 wrapped gift to exchange. I can't believe we are already talking Christmas! Three or four jokes were told and enjoyed by all. We had 15 door prizes. That gave almost half of us a prize. Nice gifts! We then had show and tell. The meeting was adjourned with the invocation given by Evelyn Scaff. Fraternally yours, Evelyn Scaff, Reporter —SPJST-
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The members of the Friendship Club met on Wednesday, October 1,
2003 for their monthly meeting at St. Thomas Parish Hall. Our guest was Wilma Stell who joined the club. Welcome, Wilma. We are glad to have you with us. President Alice Barnes called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Following, Alice read a poem "Reason for Life" which was enjoyed by all. A moment of silence was observed for Anna Lesikar our member who died recently. Rosie Steinman showed an album of photos taken last year at Anna's 90th birthday party at Lodge 92. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Anna's family. She will certainly be missed by everyone. Tracy Horn who recently had knee surgery was welcomed back. It was nice to see her walking around even though it was with a cane. It was also nice to have Pauline Walker with us. It appears she can maneuver that wheel chair around real well. The September minutes were read by Secretary Kathy Orntsbee which were approved as read. Treasurer Linda Horner presented the financial report which was also accepted as presented. President Alice read the thank you note which appeared in St. Thomas Church bulletin from the Youth Group Summer Stretch Program which enabled them to make a trip as a result of our donation. Sunshine Person Lydia Alholm reported on sending get well cards to Anna Lesikar and Billye Starr. Following, a sympathy card was signed by everyone to be mailed to Anna Lesikar's family, and get well cards were signed by all for Billye Starr and Rose Romeo. Annie Whitsell was busy selling tickets for the little gift exchange and reported in November that we bring food items for St. Thomas Food Pantry. The door prize was brought by Annie and the lucky winner was Wilma Stell, our new member. The singing of "Happy Birthday"
10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 29, 2003 went out to October celebrants of Alice Barnes, Bessie Brezina, Sharron Connelly, Irene Green, Ima Lou LaPlant, Louise Oujesky, and Mary Schneider. May you all have many more. President Alice reminded Annie Marie Moncrief, Agnes Reznicek, and Rose Ann Spann that they are scheduled to be hostesses in November. Lydia reviewed food items for all to bring. Thanks go out to our master chefs Ella Greer, Ann Conner, and Mary Ann Kozel who will bake the turkeys. Ella and Ann are donating a turkey, and the Club will purchase the second turkey. In the event you were absent and were not assigned a specific dish, just bring anything you desire. We will have the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. We hope everyone will be able to attend. Mary Schneider thanked Willie Mae Becan for suggesting and coordinating the Czech Heritage Day we celebrated at our September meeting. It certainly was enjoyed by all. It was decided to make this event an annual affair. Willie Mae said she already had lots of ideas for next year. President Alice appointed a nominating committee—Nettie Naugle, Mary Schneider, and Annie Whitsell — to present the slate of officers to serve for next year. Elections will be at the November meeting with new officers assuming duties at the February meeting as we do not meet in January. Alice further thanked the October hostesses—Ann Conner, Ella Greer, Tracy Horn, and Virgie Valentine for the nice Halloween table decorations. Each table had a pumpkin center piece with Halloween candy. Our hostesses did a splendid job in taking care of all kitchen duties. Dora Janecka led us in grace before our wonderful luncheon. We really did have a splendid meal as our members certainly are wonderful cooks and bakers. Following, games were played and a good time was had by all. News of Members
Lydia and Roy Alholm are the proud great-grandparents to a little girl named Elizabeth Anne born to grandson, Matt, and wife, Julie Alholm of Wheaton, Illinois. Matt is the son of the late Tony Alholm. Lydia and Roy had two sons, three grandsons, and this is the first girl in the family. Do you suppose she will be spoiled? Congratulations! Not only are Lydia and Roy proud of Elizabeth who will be called Lizzie, they are equally as proud of grandson, Danny Alholm who just passed his bar exam. Danny graduated from SMU before attending Loyola University Law School in Chicago. He will be coming to Dallas to attend Homecoming at SMU. Lydia, Roy, and R.L. are already planning every detail of his visit with them. Mary Ann and Joe Kozel are also proud grandparents of a new little boy, Zachary Joseph, born to daughter, Barbie and husband, Mark Craig in Austin. We missed Mary Ann, Joe, and his accordion at our meeting as they had gone to El Campo to attend a family wedding. Then they went to Austin for the birth of grandson, Zachary. They did come home to Fort Worth for a few days before returning to Austin to help take care of Barbie
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October 7 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Mark Labaj officiating. Burial followed at the Ocker Brethren Cemetery. Sheffield Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. For those desiring, memorials may be made to Temple Brethren Church, 2202 Bird Creek Drive, Temple, Texas 76502; or Scott and White Hospital, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508. She will be missed by many and especially by her family. May she rest in eternal peace and her memory remain with us forever. Resolution Committee Joyce Skrabanek Mollie Orsag Dorothy Pechal
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, on behalf of the lodge officers and entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the surviving family of our dear departed member, LILLIAN EVELYN DORNHOEFER, 81, who passed away peacefully on Saturday night October 4, 2003. Better known as Totsy or Tiny, she was born the oldest and only daughter of Jerry V. and Albina Vasek Motl of East Bell County. She married Werner A. Dornhoefer in 1947. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1987 after 40 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by brothers, William Motl in World War II, J.D. Motl, Franklin Motl, Ruben Motl, and Anthony Motl; and parents, Jerry and Albina Motl. She was employed by Curtis Shoe Factory for over 10 years, and retired from Scott and White Hospital in 1985 after 21 years of service as a clinical LVN. Totsy began what became her lifelong passion and legacy, cooking, and baking at the age of four. She had to stand on a wooden box to reach the stovetop. In later years, she developed a keen interest in gardening and canning. Many people believe Totsy made the absolute best kolaches, strudels, and sauerkraut that they ever tasted and she shared them with so many. She was a longtime member of the Temple Brethren Church, Christian Sisters, Loving Hands Primetimers, and Sunday School and a 50-year-plus member at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She is survived by son, J. Rick Dornhoefer and wife, Charlotte of Houston; grandchildren, Allison Dornhoefer, Melissa Dornhoefer, and Jonathan Dornhoefer, all of Houston; and brother, Julius Motl of Victoria. Funeral services were held at the Temple Brethren Church on Tuesday,
We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 54, West, hereby express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of our departed member, WARREN NEAL YOUNG, age 69 of West, who passed away Monday evening, October 6, 2003 at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, October 9 at Axtell Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Henderson, Reverend Wayne Blackshere, Reverend Jerry Brooks, and Reverend Lacy Williams officiating. Military graveside rites followed at Axtell Cemetery conducted by V.F.W. Post 4819. The family received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 8 at Aderhold Funeral Home. Mr. Young was born July 15, 1934 in Axtell, the son of Troy and Annie Young. He married Caralou West Allen on July 7, 1978 in West. He attended Axtell and LaVega schools. Mr. Young graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington as an electrical engineer. He served his
and the two children. Don't you know they had lots of fun. It is so nice to love and spoil the grandchildren then give them back! But then, isn't that what grandparents are supposed to do? Also, Mary Ann and Joe attended Mary Ann's 50th class reunion at Garwood, Texas which is in south texas. Mary Ann said they were having dinner with lots of visiting. There were 11 in her graduating class, and three have since died. Don't you know they had lots of catching up to do? Kathy Ormsbee had triple by-pass surgery on October 13. We hear that she is doing great. Get well soon, Kathy! Billye Starr has been in the hospital and is now residing at a River Oaks Nursing Home. Billye, we missed you last month. Our prayers and get well wishes go out to you. Her address is 2416 NW 18th Street, Room 45, Fort Worth, Texas 76106.
Mary Schneider and I attended the Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92, Fort Worth along with our Czech class. It was nice to visit with our Professor Joe Janecka and his wife, Alice. We also enjoyed the dance with Joe. He really knows how to move about on the dance floor. It was also so nice to see and visit with Louise Oujesky. We miss you at the meetings. You looked just great. Country living must really agree with you. Rose Cuba was missed as she was at Onley, Texas attending the funeral of sister in-law, Patricia Hall Cuba. Our sympathy goes to you. My cousin, Dorothy Prachyl, from Ennis, and I attended the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International Conference in Houston over this past weekend. It was very enjoyable and a very informative conference. It was especially nice to see Del Smajstrla, classmate from Fort
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country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict in the Strategic Air Command and was a crew chief on B-36 bombers. Since 1971, he owned and operated Young's Electric Company in West. He was formerly a Distribution Superintendent for Texas Power and Light in the Central Texas area and a Resident Engineer of Construction for the Veterans Administration in Dallas, Temple and Waco areas. While located in Killeen with TP&L, he was instrumental in saving the life of a young girl injured in an automobile accident. He also farmed, loved building wind generators, and woodworking, but his passion for giving of his time and talent was working on small churches in meeting their repair needs. Neal never met a stranger. He was a member of VFW Post 4819, Masonic Lodge, 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite, Karem Shrine Temple, lifetime member of the 7th Bomb Wing B-36 Association, and SPJST Lodge 54, West. Survivors include his wife, Caralou West Young of West; former wife and mother of his children, Nita Young of West; daughters, Linda Priddy and husband; Carl of West, Elaine Adams and husband, James of San Angelo, Lori Cimber and husband, Russ of Edgewood, Washington; son, Timothy Neal of West; step-daughter, Marile Cook and husband, Eric of Denton; step-son, James Allen and wife, Joanna of San Antonio; one that he loved like a son, Arnulfo Aguilar of West; sister, Madelyn Kimmel of San Marcos; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and numerous friends. Active pallbearers were Joshua Priddy, Joey Marek, Matthew Finco, Adam Cimber, Jerry Tekubie, Arnulfo Aguilar, Johnny C. Polansky and Bob Law. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Parish Center; Axtell Baptist Church; or the James Chapel Baptist Church in Leroy. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. May he rest in peace. Resolution Committee, Maxine M. Sefcik Jan Vaculik Marcela Vaculik —SPJSTWorth Czech School, and Joe an Joyce Ehrenberger of Dallas, Merlene Bravenec, and Evelyn Jez of Temple, and Robert Dvorak of Richmond, all former classmates from Czech School in Prague. It was also nice to see and visit with Doris Laznovsky Brock of Spring, Texas, who went to school with me in Bardwell, and Marjorie Bouska White of Houston, whose Uncle Bill Bouska was also my uncle. Sylvia Laznovsky and Larry Laznovsky from Ennis also attended. It was a very fun weekend. Next Meeting November 5
The next meeting will be November 5. Don't forget your food items for the Food Pantry and your luncheon dish. Ella, Ann, and Mary Ann—don't forget the turkeys! See you there. Libbie Vrla Reporter —SPJST-
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Youth Letters Section
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, SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 Email: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club member extends wishes for safe Halloween
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club member readies for Halloween, ornament contest
Dear Reader, It is time for the District Three Fall Meeting on Sunday, October 26 held at Lodge 154 in Fort Worth. Get your Christmas ornaments ready. Hope everyone has a safe Halloween. We also took cakes to the West Rest Haven for birthdays. Fraternally, Andrew Dulock 10/29/03 —SPJST-
Dear Reader, Boo! Halloween is almost here. We decorated pumpkins at the Friday night social. Make sure you have your Christmas ornaments ready for the District Three Fall Meeting held at Lodge 154 in Fort Worth on Sunday, October 26. I also took soup labels to school. Hope everyone has a safe Halloween. Fraternally, Anna Dulock 10/29/03 ---SPJST--
Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Youth Club member busy at school Dear Reader, Halloween is almost here and the weather is trying to get cooler. I have been busy at school and involved in football. Be sure to have your Christmas ornaments ready for the District Three Fall Meeting held at Lodge 154 in Fort Worth. Hope everyone can make it. Fraternally, Bradley Dulock 10/29/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club makes a difference in October at St. Joseph Manor Dear Vestnik Readers: When you think of Make a Difference Day what comes to mind? This is a national day in October that groups like ours can participate. On Saturday, October 18, 2003 our youth club had a chance to "make a difference" by going to St. Joseph Manor in
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District One Treks to Schlitterbahn On July 31, District One Youth Club members and youth leaders took a trip to Schlitterbahn. "Everyone had a blast," reports Chandler Malazzo of Lodge 17, New Tabor, who sent in the above photo.
Caldwell to play bingo and to enjoy fellowship with the residents. We had 33 youth who participated in making a difference in the lives of those we visited with. Not only did we make a difference in their lives, but they in ours. We provided colorful door prizes that would decorate their rooms and to give them a sense that somebody cares about them. It gave me and others a chance to reflect on our lives today and to realize how blessed we are. Fraternally, Bradley Shelfer 10/29/03 —SPJST--
Lodge 9, Snook reports on October meeting The October 1, 2003 meeting of the SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Youth. Club was called to order at 6:40 pm by Kim Gaas. Shelby, Landon, Dustin and Emily lead the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto. The register was read. Present were 42 members, no guests and 12 adults. The minutes were read by Holly Slenk and were approved as read. The treasurer's report was unavailable at the time of the meeting. Under new business we discussed the following: Make A Difference Day Project, we will play Bingo at nursing home on Saturday, October 18 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and plan to make door decorations for December. We will go to Pizza Hut after playing Bingo. We decided to help the PTO by providing a basket at the pancake supper in November. We will have a "kolache making basket." We will be collecting toys for M.A.S.H. and canned good items for the Food for Families food drive in December. Christmas Party December 7
Our Christmas program will be held on Sunday, December 7 at 4:30 p.m. We will have a covered dish meal before the program. We will have a scrapbook work night on Wednesday, October 22 at 6 p.m. Charity projects for the month of October are to collect old eyeglasses and 100 pennies, and next month's
charity will be to bring six pieces of fruit and items for PTO basket. Youth leader announcements made by Ms. Sharon include: Information regarding the Deeper, s Creepers collection for recycled eyeglasses was shared. She also reminded us that the 100 Pennies Scholarship is underway. The SPJST Christmas Card Orders are due to Home Office by October 10, and the Texas Fraternal Congress entries are due in Temple by October 10. The District Three Fall Meeting will be held at New Tabor on Sunday, October 19. Registration will be from 1:30 to 2 p.m. for the Christmas Ornament Contest. Adults are encouraged to enter the pastry and needlework contests. Ms. Sharon also reminded youth club members that in order to participate at next year's camp and Youth Achievement Day, we must attend seven meetings between June 1, 2003 and May 31, 2004. For our craft this month, we made scarecrows made from popcorn. Our craft was provided by the Jakubik's. Members with birthdays for the month of October included Ms. Marie, John Wheeler, Morgan Sebesta, Zachary Shelfer, Dustin Smith, and Ms. Sharon. Many youth club members received door prizes. Door prizes, crafts, games, and jokes for the month of November are: Emily, Robert, Morgan, Brighton and Dylan Next Meeting November 5
The next youth club meeting is November 5 at 6:30 at the SPJST Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Fraternally submitted Zachary Shelfer, Reporter 10/29/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 17, New Tabor
Youth Club member recaps participation in district, state YAD Dear Vestnik Readers, I attended State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on August 9, 2003. I entered my cookies that I won first on at District One YAD, and I participated in the Special Category competition. I got to watch my friends from Lodge 17
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Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Pays Respect to Cyclone Pioneers
Enjoy a Drink and Buy a Book! Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club members man the water station at the September 17 Caldwell Kolache Festival. In addition to providing free water, club members sold copies of the SPJST cookbook. participate in the Senior Group Talent, Junior Group Talent, and Individual Talent competitions. They did a really good job. I ended up getting third for my cookies and then Ms. Susan bought them in the auction. She said they were really good and that I needed to make them for one of our youth meetings. They were called "Rocky Road Chocolate Chip Cookies". Fraternally Yours, Nicholas Havemarm 10/29/03 —SPJST-
Lodge 17, New Tabor
Youth Club members trek to Schlitterbahn, sell cookbooks at Kolache Festival Dear Readers, On July 31, District One took a trip to Schlitterbahn. Everyone had a blast! I didn't get to ride a lot of rides because the lines were so long. We all got along great and had the most fun ever! Caldwell Kolache Festival At the Kolache Festival on September 6, our youth group sold cookbooks and gave out free water. We gave out a lot of water and sold a lot of cookbooks. People really appreciated the free water. Chandler Malazzo Reporter 10/29/03 —SPJST--
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club meets before the lock-in on November 15 Deaf Members, The Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club meeting was on October 12, 2003. We discussed Czech Heritage Day at which the youth club sold 40 dozen kolaches. We also discussed the golf tournament where Stephanie and Sam won several trophies. The youth
leader reminded members to read the Vestnik. After the meeting, the youth club went to the Cyclone Pioneer Cemetery and put floweres on all the graves for Make a Difference Day. Afterwards, soda was provided by the youth leader for refreshments. The next youth club meeting will be on November 15 at 6 p.m. at Flag Hall prior to the lock-in. We hope you join us! Fraternally yours, Stephanie Vanicek, 11 Reporter 10/29/03 —SPJST-
On October 11 and in conjunction with Make a Difference Day, members of the Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club converged on the Cyclone Pioneer Cemetery to pay their respects to the community's early residents. In conjunction with their visit, youth club members placed silk flowers at the base of each monument. Pictured above, from left, are Autumn Bazilius, Michael Bazilius, Krystal Bazilius and Samantha Bazilius.
Lodge 47, Seaton
Youth Club member enjoys fall meeting Dear Readers, I attended the Fall Meeting in Taylor on Sunday, September 21. My Christmas ornament placed second in the ages nine to 11 category. Our royalty king and queen gave their speeches. As duke, I got to help with the door prizes. Andy and I helped with the cakewalk booth. It was a lot of fun. Matthew Hoelscher 10/29/03 --SPJST--
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club reports on October meeting Dear Members, The October 5, 2003 meeting for SPJST Seaton Youth Club was called to order at 2 p.m. by Rachel Baca. Alyssa Lattamer led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club motto. We had 30 members, two guests, and 12 adults present. Youth Leader Heidi Bartek reported that, the District Two Lock-in will be November 15 from 7 p.m. to
LEFT PHOTO: Sam Vanicek lays flowers at foot of monument. RIGHT PHOTO: J.R. Cooksey places flowers in gated section marking an old family plot. November 16 at 7 a.m. at Cyclone and the Spook Fest in Temple at Wilson Complex. Birthdays this month are Whitney Zipperlen, Kevin Schiller, and Alyssa Lattamer. Sincerely, Tawnee O'Brien, Reporter 10/29/03 —SPJST--
Lodge 84, Dallas teens report on recent, coming events Dear Readers, I'm sorry to update you so late but, we've been making big plans at Lodge 84 in Dallas. We had our annual Czech Fest in September where we devoured Bessie's delicious Czech cuisine and played games. The teens earned a great profit from our country store, giving away unbelievable prizes for
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only a quarter! On Sunday, October 5, we enjoyed the sights, sounds, and much more at the Texas State Fair where we dance the traditiorial beseda for Multicultural Day in celebration of our Czech heritage. We are now participating in a community project donating toiletry items and school supplies to our very own neighborhood Buckner Orphanage to support children in need. In December, our Junior Club helps decorate Christmas trees for the orphanage and the teens plan to assist them this year. Also, we can't forget the District Three meeting Sunday, October 26 at Lodge 154, Fort Worth. We will compete in a Christmas Ornament Contest as well as a Halloween Costume Contest, so bring your creavitiy to the meeting. Six Flags Trip November 1 One final announcement: Our junior and teen clubs are invited to Fright Night at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington on Saturday, November 1. I hope to see you there and wish everyone a fun-filled and safe Halloween! Fraternally yours, Samantha Boren, 16 10/29/03 —SPJST-
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The Old Prague Market 117 E. Main Pflugerville, Texas (512) 251-7330 • (800) 436-0931 www.oldpraguemarket.com
CULTURAL EVENTS CALENDAR October 30 Festilial of Czech Films: Thursday evening series, 7:30 p.m. Films are in the Czech language, but all are subtitled in English. No admission charge. Films shown at the Sokol Hall at 1314 West Patton. Harris County Czech Heritage Society/Houston Sokol Organization host this Czech film series. October 30—"Princ a Vecernice" - "The Prince and Eveningstar". For more information, call Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7404; or the CHS Library (713) 349-0500. October 29 - November 1 Dvorana Dance Group from the Czech Republic: A group of 36 dancers and musicians performing traditional Czech, Moravian, and Slovak dances as well as American clogging and Mexican dances. Jan Pumpr, director. Admission. www.dvorana.cz See location listings below.
Amphitheater grand opening and Belfry dedication includes a Dvorana performance. Folk dance workshop from 4 to 9 p.m., $10 per person. wwvv.dvorana.cz November 1 Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) Re-dedication of the Wallachian Bell and Belfry: Day's events begin at 10 a.m. and includes dedication/grand opening of the TCHCC Amphitheater/Sanford Schmid Stage, dance performance by Dvorana Dance Group from the Czech Republic, and folk dance workshop. For further details, contact TCHCC office (979) 96a-9399; (888) 7854500; or via email czech@cvtv.net . November 10 Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council Meeting—at SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Host SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas.
October 29 Dvorana Dance Group from the Czech Republic—at Incarnate Word University, Centennial Hall, San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Highway 281 to Hildebrand, east to Broadway, north to third entrance of University. $10 admission, 12 and under free, open seating, tickets available at the door. www.dvorana.cz
November 11 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) Anniversary Celebration - Ron Mazzola—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call George McBride, cluster leaderfTAA Director (817) 237-0035.
October 30 Dvorana Dance Group from the Czech Republic—at Blinn College, O'Donnell Performing Arts Center, Brenham, 7:30 p.m. Look for Blinn College exit on Highway 290, just west of highway 36 junction from Bellville. $10 admission, 12 and under free, reserved seats, tickets available at the door. www.dvorana.cz
November 15 Fall State Meeting of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas—at the SPJST Lodge 49 Hall, Rowena: Registration at 8 a.m. Ethnic music/entertainment from 10 am. to 11 a.m. Musical program, 11 a.m. Catered lunch, noon to 1 p.m.—$6 per plate. State meeting, 1 to 3 p.m. Silent auction prior to the meeting. Door prizes, vendor tables. For more information, contact Louis Kokes (915)651-7994; or email Sharon Skrabanek skrab@wcc.net . Meeting hosted by the Concho Valley Chapter for Runnels, Concho, and Tom Green Counties.
October 31 Dvorana Dance Group from the Czech Republic—at Paul Revere Middle School, Auditorium, Houston, 7:30 p.m. North side of Briar Forest, immediately west of Beltway 8. $10 admission, 12 and under free, reserved seats. No ticket sales at the door due to school policy. www.dvorana.cz November 1 Dvorana Dance Group from the Czech Republic—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange, 1 p.m. Fayette County Fairgrounds, Highway 77, just north of Highway 71. $6 admission to the
November 23 Concho Valley. Czech Heritage Society (CHS) of Texas for Runnels, Concho and Tom Green Counties meeting—at SPJST Lodge 49 in Rowena, 2:30 p.m. Meetings are open. For additional information, please call President Louis Kokes (915) 651-7994; or email Sharon Skrabanek skrab@cox-internet.com .; or visit the CHS web site www.czechheritage.org .
Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TOMO) to Grange, Texas
Cordially invites you on
Saturday, November 1, 2003 to attend the rededication of the
Wallachian Bell and Belfry, a gift from the Czech Heritage Society of Texas. Time 10 a.m. and the
Dedication of the TCHCC Amphitheater; the only Amphitheater on the Lower Colorado River, and Sanford Schmid Stage. Time: 11 a.m. Featuring a performance by
Dvorana Dance Group
from Prague, Czech Republic, a 36-member company Performance: 1 to 3 p.m. Folk Dance Workshop At the Fair Pavilion A wonderful opportunity for Texas Folk dance groups 4 to 8 p.m., $10 per person Admission to dedications and performance, $6. Catered meal in the Fair Pavilion, $7.
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Note: Lodge meetings will be on the second Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Until further notice, we will be meeting at Bill and Angie Heitzman's place, four miles east of Tioga, off FM121 at the end of Heitzman Road. If you need to talk to anyone before the meeting or to get directions, you may call Bill Heitzman (940) 437-5561; or Jack Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, November 2-Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m.: Election of 2004 lodge officers and delegates for 2004 convention. Friday, November 7-Social/game night Saturday, November 8-40th wedding anniversary Saturday, November 15-50th wedding anniversary Sunday, November 16-Appreciation Party: Lodge 6 workers and guests Friday, November 21-Social/game night Saturday, November 22-30th wedding anniversary Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 8265863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 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, November 16-Bastrop County German Heritage Club Dance, Dinner, and Silent Auction: music by Cloverleaf Orchestra. Dinner, 2 to 6 p.m.; dance, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, November 30-Tony Janak Polka Band, polkas, waltzes, and oldtime country and western. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Sunday, December 14-Christmas Dance: Harry Czarnek - The Texas Dutchmen, 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 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, November 1-Autumn Car Show and Countywide Sale. Please see Lodge Letters Section for more complete details. Monday, November 10-Lodge 24, Cyclone annual meeting, 7 p.m.. All members invited and encouraged to attend. Lodge officer elections, delegate elections, Fraternalist-of-the Year election and Rules and Regulations recommendations. Meeting preceded by dinner social at 6:30 p.m. Bring a side dish of your choice. 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 second 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 25, ENNIS Saturday, November 1-Wedding Sunday, November 2-Youth Club meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8-Rental Sunday, November 9-Jimmy Gomez and the Outlaws, 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, November 13-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.: Election of 2004 officers. Saturday, November 15-Wedding Saturday, November 22-Rental Saturday, November 29-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, October 31-Outlaws Saturday, November 15-Arts and Crafts Day. Watch for more details. 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 Saturday, November 8-Heart of Texas Road Gang Sunday, November 9-Pavelka Cemetery meeting, 2:30; lodge meeting 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15-Flatrock Junction Saturday, November 22-Cherokee Rose Saturday, December 6-Tobacco Road Saturday, December 13-Cherokee Rose Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN 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.
of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. Every third Friday is game social night at 5 p.m. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department. LODGE 54, WEST Friday, November 7-Fourth quarterly meeting, 7 p.m. Election of 2004 officers and delegates to the convention. Lifetime Achievers will be. honored. 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 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.' Youth club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall.
LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-751052324-8. "Donnas Kitchen" will be open.
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 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 47, SEATON Saturday, November 1-Vrazel's Polka Band Sunday, November 2-Lodge meeting, 1 p.m. Election of lodge officers Saturday, November 8-Bobby Jones Czech Band Saturday, November 15-Jerry Heisler and Melody Five Saturday, November 22-Private Saturday, November 29-Open Saturday, December 6-Private Saturday, December 13-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 Lodge meetings are the second. Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. The hall is located at 10450 FM619, four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please contact Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733. LODGE 49, ROWENA Saturday, November 15-Czech Heritage Society Fall State Meeting hosted by Concho Valley Chapter. Future chapter meetings will be used to finalize event schedules, catering arrangements for the lunch. There will not be the traditional Thanksgiving meal before the meeting. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m.
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 Saturday, November 15-Clem Kubacek and the Polka Stars Please note that the 2003 Lodge 84 Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can be reached at (214) 321-1129. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 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) 7784371/shop; or (254) 773-6164/home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, November 1-Tom Houston, big band. *Dress Code. $12 per person Saturday, November 8-Texas Sound Check, polka/variety. $6 per person Saturday, November 15-Central Texas Sounds, polka/variety. $6 per person
Wednesday, October 29, 2003-VESTNIK/15 22-Bobby Saturday, November Jones, polka/variety. $6 per person Saturday, November 29-No Dance Saturday, December 6-Jack Melick, big band. *Dress Code. $12 per person Saturday, December 13-Little River Boys, polka/variety. $6 per person Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to 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. 300-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise announced. LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, October 31-Charlie Patteson Halloween. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. 1-Harvest Saturday, November Dance: Vino Brani. Music by Czech and Then Some. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Fruit pull, Kolaches, cake walk, door prizes! klobase sandwiches, and more. Sponsored by St. George's Altar Society. Sunday, November 2-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, c/w. 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 7-Charles Nemec, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. 14-Charlie November Friday, Patteson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, November 16-Music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra of Ennis, 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, November 21-Nobles of Note Roaring 20s Friday, November 28-Charles Nemec, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, November 30-Meals on Wheels Benefit Dance: NAPA Valley Theme, $8 donation. Pasta and salad included. Food served at 2 p.m. Randy and the Roadhouse Band, c/w. All door proceeds go to Meals on Wheels. Friday, December 5-Charlie Patteson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7-Christmas Season Dance with music by Harry Czarnek and Texas Dutchmen of Houston, 2 to 6 p.m. No admission charge for SPJST Lodge 92 members. Everyone is welcome. Friday, December 12-Buddy Cox, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, December 19-Christmas Dance (Ballroom): Dave Alexander, 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 KAAMAM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 6241361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. 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 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.
games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002.
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 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 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) 2553415.
LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August; and 6:30 p.m. September through May. 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, November 9-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.
LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, November 1-Moses Rangel 15-Texas Saturday, November Roadrunners Saturday, December 6-Moses Rangel Sunday, December 14-Christmas party: music by Alpine America 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 non-smoking facility. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Saturday, November 29-Western Swing Music Extravaganza: starring Curley with Gimble Johnny Hollingsworth; also appearing, the Little River Playboys (formerly the Texas Pioneers); Glenn Landrum; and Minnie Moore. Two shows, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets $12 per person for each show. Limited seating (500 people). For information (254) 982-3537.
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 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 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.
LODGE 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 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 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 5731612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m.
LODGE 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. 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 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social
LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Please note: 2003 Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of each month starting at 8 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Please call Marilyn Page at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie Flowers at (936) 632-1217. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Saturday, November 15 -Dance with music by the Texas Drifters; 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Admission: $6 per person; children under 12 are free. Set-ups, beer and snacks available. Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Texas Drifters, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Come ring in the New Year with us. Beer, setups, and sodas available. BYOB. Admission $15 per person; children under 12, free. Admission price includes party favors, black-eyed peas, and corn bread. For reservations, call (281) 373-9482. 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 Cecelia Malek at (281) 4699229. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 8300796; or (979) 830-0118. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center unless otherwise noted. Note: Youth club meetings are at the same time and same location unless otherwise noted. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 3 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend, and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest, and maybe we can make a member out of him. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. The youth club meets at the same time. -SPJST-
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