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VOLUME 91 NUMBER 48
Official Publication of the SPJST, originally chartered as the Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, in 1897
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in the lobby of the SPJST Home Office in Temple through the holiday season. Names of this year's first place Christmas Ornament Contest winners, their respective lodges and districts appear below. Thanks to these and all of our fine young people who entered this year's contest!
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except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 765443-0100. Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTMK c/o 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) 224-3 I 25 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT H 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
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 DistrictThree - Michael Gaiter, 526 Karen, Waco, Tx. 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 F.M. 166, Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx., 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Tx. 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8045 District Five - Edna Wehring, 1831 Crystal Ct., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2815 District Six - Jerome'Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Polly Bayer, 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Tx. 78114 - (830) 216-7954 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1342 CR 403, Dime Box, Tx 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Norma Cavanaugh, Box 276, Gran&er, 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 Zachary Kramer Cell Phone: (254) 534-4967 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
Home Phone: (325) 442-3271 O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR
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 Stone c ate 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) 28 ! -8246" '
GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575 MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC (254) 773-1575, Mobile: (254) 534-0807 E-mail: melaniez@vvm.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, 2657 F.M. 166, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET. BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - 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
Life's Seven Wonders Thanks to Sister Marian Kadlecek of Lodge 88, Houston for sharing with me the story of a group of students who were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes:
A Talk With Santa
How old are you? A long time ago I stopped counting the years that measure my age. I am very, very old. I am more than a hundred years old. I have been around since your mother was a little child. I was also around when your grandma was a child. I. Egypt's Great Pyramids I will be around when your child 2. Taj Mahal will be born and I will try to make your 3. Grand Canyon child happy on Christmas just like I 4. Panama Canal want to do everything I can to make 5. Empire State Building you happy this Christmas. 6. St. Peter's Basilica My life is dedicated to make all the 7. China's Great Wall children in this world happy on Christmas. Each While gathering child who loves to the votes, the have me around teacher noted that Merry Christmas and has made my life one student had Happy New Year! complete. for not finished her every child that I paper yet. So she can make happy asked the girl if for only a few secshe was having onds on Christmas trouble with her I will live longer. list. The girl If you like havreplied, "Yes, a liting me around on tle. I couldn't Christmas, care quite make up my about me and mind because enjoy my existhere were so tence, then you are many." giving me more The teacher years to live. said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help." The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the `Seven Wonders of the World are:
Do you make all the presents? In the old days, we made all the presents. Today, Brian, Joanie, Stephanie we make some of the gifts ourselves, and Samuel Vanicek 1. To See but we get support 2. To Hear from our friends 3. To Touch and relatives all over the world to fin4. To Taste ish up the rest of them. We are capa5. To Feel ble of doing a lot of things but there 6. To Laugh are still always a lot of wishes from 7. And to Love." kids that simply can not be fulfilled . . The room was so quiet you could . You can send me your list of wishes have heard a pin drop. The things we and I will see what I can do about it. overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous! A gentle reminder—that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man. Something we hear a lot about during the holidays is Christmas spirit. It ties in closely with what that little girl in the story had to say. It's about caring. It's about giving. And, it's about believing in the good of mankind. Sounds a little like fraternalism, doesn't it? Several years ago, I ran across a short interview with one of the holiday season's all time fratemalists — Santa Claus. A portion of that interview is reprinted below. I don't know who wrote it; however, I want to thank the anonymous source and to all of you who are helping to keep the spirit of Christmas alive. May the hope and joy of this holiday season be with you now and througliklie-Neak Year.
Do you have relatives? Oh, yes. I have a lot of relatives. They are located all over the world. They are very important to us and we love them a lot. Our relatives are our greatest supporters and we couldn't do all the things before Christmas if they wouldn't be helping us. Do you know about Santa Claus's relatives in our neighborhood? There is at least one! Keep Up the Good Work! Thanks to our SPJST sales representatives who are continuing to spread the good word about membership throughout the holiday season. I don't have exact numbers, but from what I'm hearing from the Insurance Department, November was an incredible month! Watch for Mission 2003 updates in next week's Vestnik.
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On Your Mark! Get Set! Apply! The 2004 scholarship application season has arrived! Graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates who have been members of the SPJST for a year or more are invited to submit their requests for scholarship application forms for the 2004 academic year. Established in 1982, the SPJST Scholarship Program is funded by an allocation of the SPJST Supreme Lodge and through contributions by. SPJST members. Accordingly, the more funds available, the more scholarships awarded. In 2003, the SPJST awarded a total of 67 scholarships for $67,500 through its scholarship program. To obtain an SPJST General Scholarship application and complete guidelines, please contact the SPJST Home Office at (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575 and ask for the Scholarship Department.
Gift-Giving Idea Copies of the new SPJST cookbook, "Texas Recipes," are now available through the SPJST Home Office for $11 per book. The price includes postage and handling. Volume discounts on purchases of 10 or more books are available to local lodges and youth clubs. Volume discounts will also be available to other groups that wish to purchase the book in large quantities. Copies of the 100th Anniversary Cookbook are also available. For more information, please contact Margaret Campbell in the Secretary-Treasurer's Office at (800) 727-7578.
SPJST Home Office float available for lodge, district use throughout Texas Thanks largely to the time and efforts of SPJST State Youth Director and her husband, David, the SPJST Home Office float had a banner year. The float was entered in 15 parades throughout the state in 2003 in which it received four best overall awards, eight first place awards and two second place awards. Two more parades are on tap for the holiday season. Melanie and David modify the float periodically throughout the year to reflect the season or theme of the parade. The 2003 SPJST Christmas float, for instance, included 924 feet of lights, a toy train weighing more than 400 pounds and a candy cane tree made from 112 feet of pipe insulation. Sister Zavodny is now setting up the float schedule for 2004. If your lodge or district would like to reserve the float a local parade, or if you would like more information, please contact Melanie at (800) 727-7578. - SPJST-
FINISHING TOUCHES - State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny and husband, David Nauert, ready the SPJST float for the 2003 Temple Christmas Parade.
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SPJST's 2003-2004 State Royalty participated in the Temple Christmas Parade on December 1. Pictured, from leff, are Duchess Amanda Villanueva, Queen Alicia Ford, Duke William Jatzlau, State King Dale Korth and District One Director Donnie Victorick, who escorted the group. All of the Royalty Court members are members of Lodge 13, Dime Box. The group is standing in front of the SPJST Home Office float which placed first - for the second year in a row - in this year's parade. See related item below and page nine for related photos.
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Lodge 87, Temple Christmas Party Lodge 177, Academy Christmas Party Lodge 179, Warrenton Christmas Party Lodge 51, Ellinger Christmas Meeting Lodge 80, Holland Christmas Party Lodge 97, Placedo Christmas Party Lodge 24, Cyclone Christmas Party
Lodge 65, Crosby Christmas Luncheon at Golden Corral, Humble Lodge 183, Arlington Christmas Party Lodge 4, Hallettsville Christmas Party Lodge 18, Elgin Christmas Dance Lodge 29, Taylor Christmas Party Lodge 30, Taiton Christmas Party at Taiton Community Center Lodge 32, Victoria at the Victoria Electrict Co-op Building Lodge 35, Elk Christmas Party Lodge 39, Bryan Christmas Party Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party Lodge 48, Beyersville Christmas Party Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Christmas Party Lodge 84, Dallas Christmas Party Lodge 92, Fort Worth Christmas Party Lodge 107, Floresville Christmas Party Lodge 172, Pasadena Christmas Party Lodge 187, Round Rock Christmas Party Lodge 202, Jourdanton Christmas Party Lodge 221, Harker Heights Christmas Party
Fall Quarterly Report due to SYD Lodge 49, Rowena Christmas Party Lodge 92, Fort Worth Christmas Dance- Ballroom Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Annual Meeting Lodge 155, Austin Christmas Dinner at Denny's Restaurant Lodge 155, Austin Christmas Party Christmas Day • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Home Office Closed Outreach 2003 Membership Drive ends New Year's Eve
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Lodge Letters Section Lodge 4, Hallettsville Christmas party this Sunday, December 14 Dear Members, Our next meeting with the Christmas party will be Sunday, December 14 at the Legion Hall at 2 p.m. The youth will present a Christmas program, and Santa will stop by for a visit. The youth club will host a bunco party for everyone. Door prizes will be given and lunch served as usual. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST
Lodge 24, Cyclone Christmas social and football playoff party Saturday, December 13 Dear Members, Please make plans to attend the Lodge 24, Cyclone Christmas party Saturday, December 13 at Flag Hall. As always, members and guests are invited to come early and stay late! Because so many of our members and community follow the Rogers Eagles football team, doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for the radio broadcast of the game scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Members and guests are invited to come out and cheer on the Eagles as Rogers takes on Garrison in the Class 2-A State Semi-Final football championship playoff in Tyler. Refreshments will be provided. After the game — at around 4 p.m, we'll enjoy a social hour followed by a short Chrismas program by the Youth Club at 5 p.m. and a visit from Santa! 'Airier will be served after the program and door- prizes presented. The lodge will be providing the smoked turkey and dressing. Your side dishes and desserts are most invited. We also extend this party invitation to our friends and neighbors at Lodge 89, Rosebud. Mark the 13th on your calendar, too, and make plans to celebrate this joyous season with us. Feel free to call any of our party planners if you have a question — Ginger Greger at 984-0070; Melanie Zavodny at 534-0809; or Bernice Sebek at 985-2361. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Brian Vanicek President — SPJST-
Let's hear what your members and lodges are doing to, make a positive difference in your communities. Send your news and photos to:
Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 Email: vanicek@spjstcom or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard meets December 14 Dear Members, A reminder: This next Sunday, the 14th of December at 1 p.m. (1300 hours), Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its monthly meeting and Christmas fraternal hour buffet luncheon. As in the previous letter, the meeting will continue first then a recess will take place for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon. Upon re-convening, besides the usual reports, the agenda will be open to those items needing immediate attention. To the faithful, see you this next Sunday at 1 p.m. (1300 hours) and this writer remains .. . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-
30, Taiton reports on October, November meetings Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers: Lodge 30, Taiton met Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center for its monthly meeting. President Karen Kaspar presided over the business meeting. The pledge was recited by all and a moment of silent prayer observed. Wanda Dorotik, Secretary, read the minutes from September's meeting and Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave the financial report. New sales representative for Taiton lodge Carolina Covarrubia was introduced and welcomed by all. Fraternal Activitiy Coordinator Wanda Dorotik read various correspondence and
announced upcoming dates of statewide activities. Karen Kaspar gave a report on Texas Fraternal Congress that she attended at the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake in Houston as District Six State Field Representative over the , weekend. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela gave her report on the youth helping out at the Taiton Community Center Fall Festival held recently on October 5. Congratulations was also extended to the Taiton Youth Club scrapbook committee for winning second place overall at the Youth Spectacular portion of the Texas Fraternal Congress in Houston. President Kaspar also shared that the statewide SPJST Outreach 2003 membership drive quota had been accomplished and so all incentives will be awarded to members, sales reps, lodges, and youth clubs. The Taiton lodge has also completed its quota for the 2003 year and appreciation was expressed to all members, officers, sales reps., and youth club members for their referrals and dedication. In concluding business; Karen Kaspar was voted Taiton lodge's nominee for 2003 Fraternalist of the Year. The next Lodge 30, Taiton monthly meeting was scheduled for November 9 at 9:30 a.m. at the Taiton Community Center with election of delegates to the 2004 SPJST Convention and annual election of officers. November Meeting
Lodge 30, Taiton met Sunday, November 9, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. at the Taiton Community Center for their monthly meeting. President Karen Kaspar called the meeting to order; followed by all reciting the Pledge. A moment of silent prayer was then observed. Wanda Dorotik, Secretary, read October's minutes and Lisa Bubela, Treasurer, followed with her report. Karen Kaspar gave a report on the District Six Barbecue Cookoff. The cookoff is growing more successful each year and donations will be given to the SPJST State Scholarship Fund and the SPJST District Six Cemetary Organization. FAC Wanda Dototik then read all correspondence from the home office. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela followed with a report on the activities the youth have recently been involved in. The upcoming Taiton annual Christmas party was then discussed. It will be held on Sunday, December 14 at the Taiton Community Center with the social starting at 11:30 a.m. and the
For someone special ... It's almost that time of year again — Christmas! Another time to wonder what in the world will we buy our grandkids. We don't want to spend money on frivolous items. Naturally, we want to buy them things that will bring enjoyment. But what? Computer games? Clothes? Games? Toys? All items they will soon outgrow. How about an SPJST insurance certificate? You could buy them a paid-up life insurance certificate — a gift that will not lose its value and will help them in the future. Since the premium is paid for in one lump sum, the parents don't have to worry about making future premium payments. What's more, the grandkids can keep the certificate in force after they grow up or use the cash value as needed. Too, membership in the SPJST makes them eligible for lots of other good things like camp, youth program and scholarships. For help with gift-buying ideas for your grandchildren or children, please contact an SPJST sales representative in your lodge or call the SPJST Home Office in Temple at (Boo) 727-75778.
meal being served at 12:15 p.m. The adult meeting will be at .1 p.m. with the youth club meeting following. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. It was discussed to ask members to help out with various charities including: donating nonperishable food for needy families; donating towards the Toys for Tots program; and giving items to send to the soldiers in Iraq for "Operation Valentine." Election of delegates to the 2004 SPJST Convention was then held. Delegates representing Lodge 30 will be Wanda Dorotik, Karen Kaspar, and Lisa Bubela. Alternate delegates are Nancy Fucik, Marjorie Treumer, and Yvonne Marcaurele. The annual election of officers for the upcoming year followed. The 2004 Taiton Lodge 30 officers are President/Reporter Karen Kaspar; Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele; Secretary/FAC Wanda Dorotik; and Treasurer/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela. A discussion was held on getting more members involved in the monthly activities of the lodge. Volunteers will be asked to participate on various committees at the December meeting in order to share the interests of the lodge. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas social on Sunday, December 14! Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, Reporter/President — SPJST-
30, Taiton Christmas party December 14 Lodge
Dear Lodge 30 Members, SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton will have its annual Christmas social on Sunday, December 14 at the Taiton community Center. The social will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the meal being served at 12:15 p.m The adult lodge will begin its meeting at approximately 1 p.m., and the youth meeting will immediately follow. All members and their families are welcome to attend. The fried chicken and dressing will be catered and the members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to complete the meal. The adult and youth lodges will be collecting for several charity projects. We would appreciate any help you could give with one or more of these projects. We will be collecting non-perishable food for needy families, toys for underprivileged children, and items to send to the soldiers in Iraq dubbed Operation Valentine. We encourage all to participate in these important charities. Please come enjoy the fellowship and holiday festivities. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik, Secretary SPJST-
39, Bryan Christmas party December 14 Lodge
Dear Readers, Lodge 39, Bryan will be holding its Christmas party on December 14,
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2003. We invite lodge members to join us. We will have a lunch, and you bring the desserts. We will have a white elephant gift exchange — $10 gift— and this can get pretty dirty. Please RSVP for a count for the meal to: Wade O'Sheilds (979) 778-1450 The youth club will exchange gifts. Bring a gift that you would really want yourself. Then, they will have a white elephant exchange, too. Please bring a friend to join in with the youth club. Sincerely, Binnie Roesler — SPJST-
47, Seaton Christmas party December 14 Lodge
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Christmas party is December 14 beginning at 3 p.m. with a candlelight service for the departed since last year. There will be a youth program and Santa Claus, of course. The day to decorate is Friday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. The turkeys will be readied for Saturday morning as well as the barbecue pits. On Saturday morning, we will begin cooking the turkeys and the dressing will be mixed. The next meeting is Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m. Bring your turkeys and hams then. Remember, the Christmas party on Sunday, December 14 at 3 p.m. Enjoy free drinks and good supper. Please remember to bring your side dishes, including, vegetables, salads and desserts! Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter — SPJST-
48, Beyersville Christmas party December 15 Lodge
Our next meeting will be held on December 15. This will also be our Christmas party. Please make plans to attend. The current officers will meet at 2:30 p.m. The membership will meet at 3 p.m. The youth will meet at 3:30 p.m. then our social hour will begin at 4 p.m. We will be serving fried chicken and ask that members and friends bring desserts and vegetables. The Youth Club will help lead a program at 6 p.m. then a special guest will arrive. Fraternally, Denisse Wuensche, Reporter — SPJST-
65, Crosby Christmas luncheon December 13 Lodge
Lodge 65, Crosby will have a Christmas luncheon Saturday, December 13 at Golden Corral located at 9663 1960 in Humble, Texas beginning at 1 p.m. Please RSVP to Jerry Prochazka (281) 328-3004; or Louise Pavlik (281) 3575820 by Friday, December 12. — SPJST-
79, Corpus Christi Christmas party December 14 Lodge
Members are reminded that December 14 is the Christmas party at Sokol Hall, and the annual meeting is on December 21. See you there. Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Secretary/Reporter SPJST-
79, Corpus Christi members enjoy Thanksgiving feast Lodge
After a delicious Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings, President Sijansky opened the meeting. Our District Seven Director was in atten dance and announced his quest of the SPJST presidency at our next convention. A donation was made to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum to help with the printing of its new brochure. All parents and grandparents were asked to make sure their children apply for a scholarship. You can't win if you don't apply. Our Christmas party will be December 14, 2003 starting at 3 p.m. Members are asked to bring finger food. Also guests are welcome to attend. Door prizes were very interesting. They were given by a health fair that
was held at the hall. I missed the meeting so all the above is second-hand information. With the year rapidly coming to an end, brothers and sisters of Lodge 79, we have not met our quota at this time. The sales reps need leads, so take a few minutes and recommend someone or two or more to your sales rep. Also our convention will be here soon. If there are some things in our by-laws that you think need changing, now is the time to be bringing them up. Our very popular "No Bake-Bake Sale" has been approved to be help again next year. So, all members of Lodge 79, in January of 2004, be on the lookout for a letter about our annual fund raiser. All proceeds will be given to worthy organizations. Hope your Thanksgiving was great, and we at Lodge 79, wish all happy holidays. Sincerely, Jerry Elzner, FAC — SPJST-
84, Dallas Christmas party December 14 Lodge
Dear Members, Our Christmas party is December 14 starting at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for social hour; 6 p.m. dinner; and at 7 p.m., the Christmas program. If you plan to come, please bring a side dish and dessert to go with cold cuts the lodge will furnish. Canned food for the needy would be appreciated. Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter — SPJST-
88, Houston reports on November meeting Lodge
President Patricia Bruce opened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. The invocation was given by Pat Bruce as well as the Pledge of Allegiance Jo Ann Buri, substituting for
Reports of Officers President Patricia Bruce called a Calendar meeting for November 18, 2003 which will be followed by an Executive Board Meeting. She read names of committee chairman who were requested to attend. Topic of discussion will be Anniversary Day scheduled for February 8, 2004. President Bruce then read the results of Czech Day. First Vice President Dorothy Pflughaupt read a touching verse in honor of Veterans Day then asked all veterans to stand and be recognized. Dorothy reported on the FAC activities throughout the state, reminding members of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive and other events. She also reported Lodge 88 sent six boxes of articles to our troops in Iraq which were items collected at the October meeting. Youth Club - Barbara L. Gonzales reported the youth did well at Czech Day selling ice cream and the youth donated one box of articles mailed to the troops in Iraq. She reminded the member of the Christmas Party being held on December 6, 2003 at 11 a.m. and invited everyone to come and bring their children and grandchildren. Sergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz, recuperating from recent surgery, sent Clara Broz to thank everyone for the visits, card and calls he received while in the hospital.
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49, Rowena Christmas party December 17 Lodge
Our annual Christmas party will be on December 17 beginning at 5 p.m. Everyone can come and play dominoes, cards or just visit. The lodge will provide the meal. Everyone is asked to bring two canned goods for the food pantry. Fraternally yours, Nancy Schwertner — SPJST-
Recording Secretary Flo Orsag, read the names of deceased members who were Jerry Stuchlik, Dudley Beldsoe, George Sebek, and Frank Vargo. A moment of silence was held in their memory. Roll Call of officers was read. All officers absent present with the exception of Second Vice President Viola Cox, Recording Secretary Flo Orsag, and Sergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz. At this time, President Bruce introduced Susan. Sloan from M.D. Anderson Hospital who presented Lodge 88 with a Certificate of Appreciation for our generous donation. Minutes from the October, 2003 meeting were read and approved. Roberta Johnson read the profit and loss statement for the month of October, 2003. Correspondence was read which consisted of a thank you note from the family of Louis Kadlecek thanking the lodge for the flowers they sent and a letter from Bob Bayer, District Seven Director was reviewed.
Lodge 49, Rowena Installs Officers District Four Director and Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman Stanley Broz, left, installs Lodge 49, Rowena officers at their November meeting. Pictured, from left, are President Sylvia Rollwitz, Treasurer Maynard Schwertner, Secretary Nancy Schwertner, Vice President Becky Schwertner and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Billy Rollwitz.
Entertainment Chairperson, Betty Theiss was absent and Roberta Johnson filled in by reviewing the upcoming dances. She reported tickets for the New Year's Eve dance on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 will go on sale December 2, 2003 at $15 per person. Vice Chairman of the Board John Broz reported the two bids we had on the driveway were contacted, but we have had no response for either. The board recommended the following donations for the fourth quarter. 100 Club Houston Fire Department, SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, SPJST Nature Center, Heights
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Meals on Wheels and Faith House. Blue Room Chairperson Carol Liebscher reminded everyone tickets are on sale for the Blue Room party on Sunday, December 21, 2003. Bar Chairman Clara Broz thanked all the volunteers for working at Czech Day and thanked all the people who worked in cleaning the Blue Room. Kitchen Committee Dennis Roeder thanked all who helped at Czech Day. Birthday Club Marie Stayton thanked all who contributed to the success of the Pastry Booth on Czech Day, and she thanked Margie Anders for a job well done at the Silent Auction. Men's Club A.J. Stayton reported there will be no clean up days in November and December. Scholarship Committee Carol Havemann reported applications for 2004 scholarships are available in the office and she reported the Birthday Club Sisters made a donation to the scholarship fund in honor of Kathy Treffel, Allyne Adams. and Louise Kadlecek. Rules and Regulations Lynn Pflughaupt reported no recommendations of by-law changes were received. Report of District Officers District Five State Field
Representative Lynn Johnsen reported the overall conditions of insurance sales across the state. District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt reported on various activities in District Five and briefly reported on the upcoming 2004 convention. Reading of names of applicants and transfers—James W. Heinsohn, Mary E. Smith, Juan G. Luera, Terry L. Fluellen, Amy L. Polasek, Israel L. Garcia, Felicitas A. Garcia, Joshua E. Kunkel, Jennifer C. Kunkel, Michelle A. Flores, Gabriel R. Flores, Anthony B. Flores Jr., Jeremy D. Flores, and Santos A. Flores. Sick members— Viola Cox, Johnny Broz, Ed Miculka, and Royal Warnasch.
Old Business Marceil Malak, Delegate Committee, reported members eligible to be convention delegates were given consent forms to sign and return by December 5, 2003. Eligible members were selected by meeting attendance over the last three years.
New Business President Bruce reported the next meeting will be on Sunday, December 14, 2003 beginning at 10 a.m. with
Lodge 107, Floresville biker competes in HEB marathon, wows race observers Kevin Bayer, son of John and April Bayer of Floresville and a member of SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville, competed in the recent HEB Ride to the Beach Marathon. Out of the 2,500 riders who entered the race, Kevin placed 24th overall and first for the HEB team which included 110 Kevin Bayer riders. Bikers pedaled 150 miles in the race which ran from Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio to the Texas Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas. The riders raised a total of $1 million to aid in multiple scleroisis research and treatment. Kevin's parents and aunt also participated in Kevin expresses his the race.
thanks to all SPJST members who contributed to the event on his behalf. Following the race, Kevin received an offer from a bicycling club to travel to France for competetive training, citing his excellent form and potential as a future racer. Kevin turned them down -for now — saying that he was only 16 years old and wasn't quite ready for the experience. Kevin is a sophomore at Floresville High School and is active in junior varsity football and is on the A and B honor roll. During the season, his typical regimen was four hours of football practice followed by two hours of biking. Kevin is the grandson of District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob and Polly Bayer. He and his parents are all members of Lodge 107, Floresville. — SPJST-
MARATON RIDERS — Pictured, from left, are April and John Bayer of Floresville, Jennifer Hackney of Houston and Kevin Bayer of Floresville. The race covered 150 miles from San Antonio to Corpus Christi.
the annual meeting to follow. She also reported we collected two boxes of stuffed animals that will be donated to Memorial City Hospital. Guide Josephine Pflughaupt reported 74 members and two guests present. She read the list of birthdays and anniversaries for the month of November and a list of beverage donors. They being Rudy and Celestine Darilek, Ernest and Margie Anders, Clarence and Lou Baca and Ester Heinsohn in honor of her birthday. Door prizes of $5 went to Mildred Holeman, Paul Beck, Annabel Viet, Linda Wehring, and Emil Kuropata. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Minutes by Jo Ann Buri sitting in for Recording Secretary Flo Orsag. — SPJST
Lodge 107, Floresville reports on November meeting Lodge 107, Floresville held its monthly meeting on November 9, 2003 at 3 p.m. President Pruski called the meeting to order. Youth Member Zachary Bayer led the Pledge of Allegiance. Sick Call - None. Minutes - the minutes of the September 9, 2003 meeting were read and approved. Correspondence - Secretary Purchis read a letter from Bob Bayer announcing his candidacy for Supreme Lodge President. Financial Secretary Report Financial Secretary , Bielefeld reported four new certificates - Christina Garcia; Chris Sierra; Gloria Sierra; and Rudy Sierra; and one cancellation - Julia Vaclavik (deceased). Treasurer's Report - was read and approved. In the Youth Leader's report, Youth Leader Pruski reported eight members and three adults at today's meeting. The youth voted to contribute $5 per active youth to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. The youth voted to participate in Operation Valentine and will bring in items at the next meeting. In FAC report, FAC Bayer reported that Lodges 229 in Abilene and 222 in Harker Heights have been chartered. The following tournament dates were announced for 2004: Tarok— February 7; Domino—March 6; Barbecue March 12-13; "42" — March 27; Horseshoes—May 15; Golf—October 9. Hall Manager Bertrand reported there are some repairs needed on the hall. Hall Manager Bertrand recognized youth member Travis Purchis for receiving the Shining Star of Texas from Governor Rick Perry for his essay to the Texas Fraternal Congress on Patriotism. Under old business, there was none. New Business - Christmas party will be on December 14. We will eat at 12 p.m. and, have a meeting after. The lodge will provide ham, turkey, bread, tea, and party packs. Each member is requested to bring two side dishes or one side dish and one dessert. RSVP Floresville Flower Shop 393-2600; or Bob Bayer 393-9073 no later than December 7.
Reporter Bertrand will put a notice in the Chronicle Journal and Wilson County News about the Christmas party. Election of Officers - motion by Lucille Novak to elect current officers by acclamation and seconded by Mike Jaimes. Motion carried. Election of delegates to the 2004 Convention - two delegates-1) Wendy Pruski; and 2) Roxanne Bertrand were elected. Two alternate delegates were elected-1) Thomas Novak; and 2) Liz Bielefeld. Thank you goes out to State FAC Gladys Yates and her husband, James, for all the help with Peanut Festival. Also thank you to non-member Judy Davenport for all her help making peanut brittle. The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Connie Jo Purchis Secretary —SPJST-
107, Floresville Christmas party December .14 Lodge
SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville will be celebrating its Christmas with a party on December 14, 2003 at the lodge hall. Lunch will be served at 12. The lodge will provide the turkey and ham. Members and guests are asked to bring a side dish and a dessert. Fun and games will be played after the meal. Don't forget your can tabs, white bottle caps and old eyeglasses. We are also collecting items to send to our soldiers who are serving in the Middle East. This is called Operation Valentine. We are collecting non-perishable food items, chips in cans, beef jerky, Slim Jims, crackers, dried soups, fruit cups, etc. Also personal hygiene items such as baby wipes, powder, cough drops, dental floss, chapstick w/ sunscreen, deodorant, combs, Q-tips, razors, zip lock bags, fly swatters, etc. They are also looking for miscellaneous items like old gameboys, puzzles, batteries, crossword puzzle books, cards, comic books, yo-yos, DVDs and CDs. These items will be collected and sent to the soldiers to arrive around Valentine's Day. The youth club will be joining us for dinner and games. Your families are-. invited also In this case, we will be asking you to RSVP by December 10, 2003. Please call 393-9073 or 3932600 to RSVP. Happy Holidays to all. Fraternally, Roxanne Bertrand, Reporter —SPJST-
133, San Antonio Christmas luncheon December 21 Lodge
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio will host its Christmas luncheon on Sunday, December 21 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity
Wednesday, December 10, 2003—VESTNIK/7 Center 1630 Goliad Road. Lunch will be served at 12:30. Registration will begin at 12 p.m. The meat will be provided by the lodge. Members are asked to bring a vegetable casserole and a dessert. Santa is expected to make an appearance for the children. Join us to celebrate the holidays. Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST-
Lodge 142, Houston Christmas party set for December 6 I would like to invite you, your family, and friends to the SPJST Lodge 142, Houston annual Christmas party on Saturday, December 6, 2003 from 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 5508 Nolda, Houston, Texas. Soda, keg beer, and snacks will be provided. Santa will arrive at 7 p.m. Please bring personal gifts for Santa. Dance will start at 8 p.m. with music provided by the 2' Steppin' D.J.s. Sincerely, Nancy Whitchurch — SPJST-
Lodge 155, Austin Christmas party December 21 Santa's on his way to the Lodge 155, Austin annual Christmas dinner to be held this year on Sunday, December 21 at 4 p.m. at Denny's
Restaurant on Burnet Rd. at the intersection of Anderson Lane. We will have a gift exchange (limit $5 per wrapped gift) suitable for either male or female, e.g., box of candy/cookies; unisex slipper socks/ear muffs; bag/can of mixed nuts/popcorn). Please bring your gift along with lots of holiday spirit and smiles for a joyful meal together. A meeting will follow with the election and installation of our 2004 lodge officers. All family members are encouraged to attend. Fraternally, Ginny Prasatik Secretary/Reporter — SPJST-
Lodge 172, Pasadena Christmas dinner, dance December 14 Dear Members, Christmas invitations have been mailed out for the December 14 party. Turkey will be furnished for the covered dish meal. Others are bringing dressing. If anyone would like to bring some salad, green beans, fruit salad, sweet potatoes, or spuds, please bring them. I have never, ever heard anyone complain about the covered dish meal. There will be a dance after the Christmas party so bring your dancing shoes and a partner. The celebration will begin at 1 p.m. with lunch which I call dinner. The dance follows from 3 to 7 p.m. The public is invited. Tickets are $6 each. The December meeting will be on (Continued on page 10.)
Gunsmoke Trivia Contestants How much do you remember about the long-running television show, "Gunsmoke"? That's what these Lodge 187, Round Rock members are thinking as Jennave Fuchs, below, presents them with a back-drop of props to help them remember. Ms. Fuchs presented a brief history of the show and then members were asked trivia questions. The program ended with the members singing old western songs such as, "Home on the Range." — Fraternally submitted by Margie Haas, FAC
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the mother who can live through such an adventure with a smile and in holiday spirit. Ingredients One Young Goose Two Young Children Stuffing Take one young goose. Take three year old Junior's hands from refrigerator. Fill with cookies. Take bottle of perfume from baby. Substitute orange juice. Singe bird. Singe fingers. Administer first-aid to fingers. Administer crackers to baby. Remove pin feathers from goose. Remove Junior's hands from refrigerator. Cut around vent. Cut finger. Administer first-aid to finger. Remove magazine from baby. Substitute cracker. Clean bird. Clean cracker crumbs from floor and baby's face. Prepare baby for bath. Wash outside with cold water. Wash baby with warm water. Remove Junior's motorboat from water. Give Junior scolding. Wipe inside with damp cloth. Wipe up trail of water iron Junior's boat. Remove baby from cold water. Dry goose thoroughly. Dry baby quickly. Dress quickly. Bundle in warm blanket. Rub salt on inside of goose. Rub goose pimples on baby's arms. Rub hands to restore circulation. Place lunch on table. Pack stuffing loosely into goose. Stuff baby with can of beets. Can of peas. Can of carrots. Can of applesauce. Answer phone. Thank neighbor. Walk to neighbor's. Remove Junior from apple tree. Bring him home. Scold him. Give him apple. Fold skin over back, fasten with metal pin. Fold diaper over baby. Fasten with safety pin. Fold wings across back. Answer phone. Junior back in apple tree. Retrieve Junior. Scold. Give baby bottle.
Tie legs together. Undress Junior. Place in bed. Nap time. Hope. Pick up pieces of baby's bottle. Mop up milk. Junior up. Return to bed. Loud screams from baby. Baby fell; 1/8 inch scratch on little finger. Rub skin with fat. Rub finger with mercurochrome. Kiss finger. Return Junior to bed. Put bandage on baby's wound. Kiss finger. Junior up again. Sigh. Dress Junior. Give cookies. Preheat oven to 350. Thermometer in kitchen now reads 75. Feels like 175. Remove sweater. Remove soap powder from baby. Substitute toy. Place bird in roasting pan—breast side up. Answer phone. Junior stuck in apple tree—bottom side up. Run to neighbor's. Pull at Junior's leg. Stuck. Tug at Junior's foot. Shoe comes off. Yank Junior's foot upward. Junior screams. Foot cold. Put Junior's shoe on. Run home. Call Fire Department. Request aid. Pour two cups boiling water on bird. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water on hand. Fire Department arrives. Rush to neighbor. Remove Junior from tree. Thank Fire Department. Administer first-aid to hand. Administer spanking to Junior. Prick bird with fork so fat will run out. Lock doors so Junior won't get out. Place cover on pan. Place Junior in his room. Remove box of dog biscuits from baby. Substitute toy. Roast goose. Remove Junior from his room. Wipe tears, kiss. Give cookies, water, apple. Continue roasting fowl. Notice foul odor in kitchen. Thermometer now reads 85. Feels like 285. Remove shoes. Remove Junior's rubber ball from oven. Remove goose from oven. Remove Junior from refrigerator. Remove dress. Collapse on bed. My goose is completely cooked. —SPJST-
8NESTNIK —Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at home remains a Czech speciality. The more types of sweets on the table during Christmas, the better. The custom was that the children would help their mothers, who often Weren't looking forward to the baking and considered it a necessary evil and an inseparable part of the holidays. The custom was also that the children, along with their fathers, would steal the sweets before Christmas from the box where their mothers had put them for safe-keeping. Another rule was also that housewives and grandmothers would bake even more kinds of sweets to get a headstart on them. The results of all these actions can be seen in extra weight around the middle after the holidays .. . Towards the end of November, Christmas markets begin to appear in the squares in towns, filling them with smells of pine, from all the large Christmas trees erected there, and constantly reminding passers-by that Christmas is near.
Steirrittg Holiday Greetings In the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle, people Czechs still think of all their friends and relatives, and remember to send out their Christmas greetings to them. The design of these Christmas cards varies every year, but among them are always cards featuring illustrations, like the one above, by the Czech artist Josef Lada.
Czechs begin preparing for Christmas early, preferably by the middle of November, at which time they already have money saved that they want to spend on Christmas. This is when the shops begin luring people in with their window displays, mailbox flyers, and commercials on all the television stations to help further the pre-Christmas madness. And then, questions like "Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?" get even the most stubborn Christmashaters into the shops. Not only are the shops full of people buying gifts for their relatives, but also people buying ingredients for making sweets at home. After all, nothing can make the atmosphere at home cozier than a big bowl of calorie-filled sweets on the table. Preparations for Christmas Preparations for the Christmas holidays mostly get underway for Czechs with a good house-cleaning. The Editor's Note: Something a little different this year! For the last several years, the Vestnik — during the holiday season — has shared stories on Czech Christmas traditions and customes. This year, thanks to our friends at Radio Prague, we are sharing with you a glimpse at what Christmas is like now in the Czech Republic. In some ways, it gotten a lot more commercial; however, based on this summary, it does appear that many of the traditions have remained. One more thing: Watch for a new and improved Czech section in the Vestnik next year! Thanks to Radio Prague, we now have access to a wonderful new series of fun and interesting Czech lessons — the ABC's of Czech. Watch for them in January!
whole apartment or house is cleaned from top to bottom: the carpets are washed, the furniture polished, and everywhere vacuumed, even under the beds and cupboards. In the November or December cold, you can see housewives (yes, mostly women) leaning out their windows, giving them their annual pre-Christmas cleaning. In recent times, Czechs have begun placing other objects that symbolize Christmas in these nice, clean windows — lit Christmas stars bought in the shops or artificial wreaths. In their Christmas decorations, at least, the Czechs are getting closer to European union . . . After cleaning their home completely, people begin slowly bringing in supplies and gifts for Christmas. They hide the gifts in their cupboards and other hiding places, so their family members don't accidently find them and ruin the surprise on Christmas Eve. This is when parents ask their children to write a letter to Jezisek (Baby Jesus), to tell Him everything they want to find under the tree on Christmas Eve.
Ctristttls Slift.t.ts From the beginning of December, the attractive aromas Christmas of confectionery begin emanat- ;ing from Czech kitchens. Even if more and more Czech housewives lack the courage to bake a vanocka Christmas loaf, baking Christmas sweets
Neither the house-cleaning nor the cooking compares with the suffering endured in all the lines and queues in the department stores and other shops. People from the countryside come into larger cities or Prague, along with people from the larger cities and towns. The most common spot for Christmas shopping is still the Prague department stores —Kotva, Bila Labut and Maj (once K-Mart, now Tesco, but for many residents of Prague, as well as the Czech Republic, it's still Maj). Everyone is affected by the preChristmas madness, although this only partly excuses how rude and unfriendly they are to each other in the shops. This nerve-wracking atmosphere is only worsened by the behaviour of the shop clerks, who only grudgingly aknowledge customers, and that's not just during Christmas. There are people, on the other hand, who love this Christmas chaos. They're called pickpockets, and thanks to the carelessness of dazed shoppers, they're out helping themselves to the gifts in other people's pockets and bags long before Christmas Eve. So be careful.
Wait i or j u In the midst of these holiday preparations, the parents of small children have the holiday of Mikulas (St. Nicholas Day) to look forward to. It's celebrated on the eve of the day in his honor, thus on the fifth of December, and is the only one of the old Czech advent holidays to still be celebrated. So every year on this night, the streets are filled with devils rattling chains, St. Nicholases with white cotton beards, long white robes and bishop's staves, and angels with paper wings, coming to see small children to give them a scare before giving them sweets, and then drinking a toast with their parents. Advent also brings with it advent concerts, which are often connected with collections for a charitable cause.
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Ctristttag Tigv The closer Christmas gets, the more everyone realizes what they still haven't gotten done. Mailing Christmas cards, buying that gift for Auntie, making those special rum balls, picking out a Christmas tree — yet another event in the pre-Christmas obstacle course! Christmas trees can be bought in most town squares and other open spaces, and every year they get more expensive. Inflation, of course, and it becomes so much more obvious around Christmas, when you see something which you clearly remember being much cheaper last year! Various qualities of trees are sold, but suffice it to say that the better the quality, the thicker the tree. The most expensive are fir trees followed by pine and then spruce trees, and then the person selling the trees determines the price by its height. The newest trend is the artificial Christmas tree, which won't start dropping needles around New Year's, but is hardly in the spirit of "true" Christmas. Most Czech families keep their trees out on the balcony, where it remains until Christmas Eve. Once the house is clean, the sweets all baked, the gifts bought, the Christmas cards sent out and the Christmas tree out on the balcony, it's time to arrange Christmas visits with friends and relatives, to organize the Christmas decorations, to prepare for the Christmas party at work, to get all the right ingredients for the potato salad and buy the Christmas carp.
Christ tit as Car" Carp is only a recent addition to the Czech table, and according to studies, is part of Christmas Eve dinner in three quarters of Czech households, while the remainder prefer "normal" fried fish or filets. The carp-sellers are a common sight on the streets in the wintry weather prior to Christmas, pulling carp out of
Wednesday, December 10, 2003 —VESTNIKJ9 the tanks of icy water, and even killing and gutting them there if the customer desires. Some people take them home, however, and put them in the bathtub. There are two things to remember concerning the keeping of the Christmas carp in the bathtub: (1) Don't feed it! (so it doesn't have full intestines when Dad guts it after killing it), and (2) Don't give it a name under any circumstances! (so that the kids or their parents won't feel sorry for it and run out on Christmas Eve to return it to the Vltava or one of the other polluted Czech rivers).
Ctristrias Eye And then comes the last day of work before the Christmas holidays! And of course this can only mean office parties to celebrate the upcoming escape from work. If you manage to get through this Christmas tradition unscathed, you can jump out of bed on the morning of Christmas Eve and begin to savor the atmosphere of the holidays with those near and dear. The most important day of the Czech Christmas celebration, the 24th of December is naturally as idyllic for adults as it is for children, who have a day full of traditional Christmas fare to enjoy. The Christmas television schedule is more or less the same every year. Fairy tales—old ones such as Pysna princezna — The Proud Princess; Princezna se zlatou hvezdou na cele— The Princess with the Golden Star on her Brow; Obusku z pytle yen—Take the Club from the Sack, and the newer ones like Silene smutna princezna— The Terribly Sad Princess; or Tri orisky pro Popelku — Three Nuts for Cinderella. There's also no shortage of old Czech and foreign comedies, such as the film Babicka —Grandmother; or the musicals, "My Fair Lady" and "Mary Poppins." One Christmas hit is missing from the schedule, however, the Soviet fairy tale, Mrazik— Frost, which will be engraved in the hearts of the children of the 1970s and 80s and their parents forever. In the afternoon, th°, Christmas tree is decorated, with whatever ornaments are in fashion at the moment. While in the 1980s the popular decorations were glass ornaments of various shapes and sizes, artificial colored candles, and chocolate figures from work, which adults received free from the socialized firms as a Christmas "bonus" from the state, recently the preferred decorations have become natural ornaments—red apples, walnuts, gingerbread, straw or wooden figures and classical candles. Naturally, it depends on the family what they hang on their tree. People should wait until evening on the 24th to eat any meat, and must be satisfied with the traditional Czech lunch of lentil soup and cucumber, in order to see the golden pig on the wall symbolizing prosperity. Meanwhile, mothers are busy preparing the Christmas Eve feast — potato salad, wrapped carp cutlets—cook fish soup, and some even bake a vanocka. The parents see to the presents, and if they haven't wrapped them all, then this is the time to take care of that. And they can't forget to hide them somewhere, preferably somewhere locked, so nobody ruins their Christmas surprise.
The Christmas Eve dinner is usually attended by the whole family, including Grandma and Grandpa, as being alone during Christmas is considered one the most painful things there is. People are trying to be considerate to each other, but sometimes it happens that all the built-up stress from the pre-Christmas preparations boils over right on Christmas Eve and family members begin to argue over trifles, like burnt food or a missing gift. Comments like "this is the worst Christmas ever" and "I hate Cristmas" may be heard, as always. But Christmas is such a big holiday that people compromise in the end and sit down at the Christmas table together. Now the Christmas feasting starts. That time we all know well, when the resolution not to eat so much gives way before the plenty of the Christmas table, and we end up overeating just like the year before. With the Czech Christmas menu, however, there lurks the added danger of getting a carp bone stuck in your throat. No one wants to be one of those unfortunates who spend their Christmas Eve in the emergency room, as people do every year. After dinner, the family leaves the room where the Christmas tree is, so that Baby Jesus can come and leave the presents under the tree . . . And then it's the moment everyone, big and small, has been waiting for: unwrapping the presents! Everyone has a good time, or if anyone doesn't at least they pretend to in order not to ruin it for the others. After everyone has gotten what they desire most, the whole family snuggles down in front of the television for the Christmas programs. Before midnight, some people tear themselves away from the television screen and go to church for Christmas Mass. This service attracts many people who never go to church during the rest of the year. In a lot of chuches, Ryba's Czech Christmas Mass is an integral part of the ceremony.
After Christmas Eve come two more holy days of celebration. On St. Stephen's Day, the 25th of December, people largely pay each other visits, and of course feast, watch television, go on walks, or just get some welldeserved rest after the strain of all their Christmas preparations. Then they can slowly start to look forward to next Christmas, as they say: "Next year, I won't overeat so much. I promise." — SPJST-
SPJST Home Office Presents Scenes from Temple Christmas Parade and Holiday Open Open House Monday, December 1, 2003 • Part I
SPJST Supreme Lodge members get ready to ride an open-air carriage in the Temple Christmas Parade. Pictured, from left, are Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir, President Howard Leshikar, District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt, District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer and District Four Director and Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman Stanley Broz.
As in previous years, the SPJST Museum "came to life" for the SPJST Home Office Open House with hands-on demonstrations, cultural displays and entertainment. Pictured here, Wallace Bartek, left, and Ed Marek, center, listen as blacksmith Wallace Biskup explains the tools of his trade.
Meanwhile, ;,71 another section of the musem, SPJSu..ibrary, Archives and Museum Director and Treasurer Margaret Haisier receives a good old-fashioned tonsil check from Dr. Charles Cox.
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Lodge 179, Warrenton Christmas social December 11 in Carmine Lodge 179, Warrenton met on November 13, 2003 in Carmine. Director Victorick and Mrs. Victorick were welcomed. Clarence Matula of the by-law committee was also welcomed. Bea Vasek will be a delegate to the convention on June 14 - 16, 2004. Her husband, Bo Vasek, will be the alternate. Virginia Thompson was recognized as a lodge member. Previously, she had been a social member. The lodge decided to send $25 to Church Women United. Ora Lee Levien requested to be relieved of her duties to report local lodge news. Rickey Weyand will serve as reporter, and other officers agreed to serve again in 2004. Lloyd and Joan Goehring had a November wedding anniversary. Gladys Baack volunteered to bake a hani for the December meeting. We will exchange $5 gifts. A man will bring a gift for a man, and a lady will bring a gift of a lady. After the meeting, games were played, and door prizes given. The next meeting will be on December 11 at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine. Ora Lee Levien Reporter — SPJST-
a $5 to $7 gift. Our meal will be catered with roast beef, ham and desserts. Fraternally, Rose Marie Etheredge Reporter SPJST-
Lodge 189, BryanCollege Station Christmas party this Sunday, December 14 Dear Members, We will be holding our Christmas party on Sunday, December 14 at the Brazos Center, at 3232 Briarcrest Drive, in Bryan at 12 noon. A catered meal of turkey and dressing and ham with all the trimmings will be served at about 12:45 p.m. As in the past, each family is asked to bring their favorite dessert to be shared with the other guests. All members and their guests are urged to attend. Families with small children should bring a small, wrapped gift — about $6 value — for a children's gift exchange. Boys should bring a boy gift and girls bring a girl gift marked as such. Santa Claus' helpers will be distributing goodie bags to each child. After the meal, there will be the children's program and gift exchange, the installation of officers of the lodge for the next year, followed by a drawing for door prizes. Please call (RSVP) as soon as you know with the number of you who will be attending. We need to get a head count for the caterer by December 11, 2003. Call Charles Munday, Secretary, at (979) 775-7070. If he is out of his office please leave a message on his answering maching with your name and the number of people who will be coming. We hope to see you at that time. Fraternally, Albert R. Scasta, President —SPJST-
Lodge 187, Round Rock Christmas social set for December 14 Lodge 191, Lufkin Our next meeting will be December Christmas dance 14, and it will be our Christmas party. We will have a white elephant gift December 20 exchange. Everyone is asked to bring
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Our President's Ball was a huge success. There was a catered dinner provided by Fuller's Buffet and champagne with dancing following. Music was provided by Free Country. The gentlemen looked handsome, and the ladies sparkled in their party finery. Thanks to our officers for decorating and hosting this event. Marilynn (Mama Page) was surprised by her children with a birthday cake, balloons, gifts, and roses. Happy birthday, Mama Page! Christmas Dance December 20 Our Christmas dance will be December 20 with Glenn Lenderman playing for our dancing pleasure. Bring finger foods. Hosts for this dance will be the East Texas Cloggers. They always put on a good party. To offer Club news, or to get those
change of addresses in, email Peggyjan42@aol.com ; or call me (936) 637-91674. Thanks to you who have already contacted me with your new 911 addresses„ Time is running out on these address changes. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie and Mary Flowers (936) 632-1217; or Helen Boyd (936) 632-2849. For reservations and New Year's Eve dance tickets, call Marilynn Page (936) 632-1124. New Year's Eve Tickets Available New Year's Eve tickets will be available December 1. Price is $15 per person. You must make reservations and purchase your tickets in advance for this dance. Call Marilynn Page 6321124. Bring finger foods. After midnight, there will be a meal of ham, cabbage, black-eyed peas, and corn bread. We are sure that everyone has noticed our new tile and carpet at the lodge. To preserve the carpeted area, we ask that you do not bring lighted cigarettes in that area. Ashtrays are available for your table. Thanks. We are going to have to clean all our air conditioners. Ken Carter and Doyle Oliver have volunteered, but need at least four more men to help them. Start thinking now when you want to host a dance for the year 2004. Ideally, we need four couples to host each dance. Sign-up sheets will be avail able at the next two dances. Be sure and attend the December meeting. That is when we vote on officers for the coming year. Coming Events Wednesday, December 3—East Texas Cloggers Beginners, 6 to 7 p.m.; East Texas Cloggers /intermediates, 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 13— Polka Dot Christmas Dance: Bobby Jones, catered dinner, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 10—East Texas Cloggers Beginners, 6 to 7 p.m.; East Texas Cloggers /intermediates, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 17— East Texas Cloggers Beginners, 6 to 7 p.m.; East Texas Cloggers /intermediates, 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 20 —SPJST Christmas Dance: Glenn Lenderman, finger foods, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 — SPJST New Year's Eve Dance: Free Country; finger foods, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. —SPJST-
Lodge 221, Harker Heights Christmas party December 14 Lodge 221, Harker Heights is having its first Christmas banquet on December 14, 2003 at 2 p.m. The banquet will be held at the Charity Bingo Hall located at 223 East Hallmark Avenue, Killeen, Texas. The hall is located in the Highland Park Plaza. We will be having a bar-
becue meal with all the trimmings. Everyone is invited, and please bring a guest. For information or directions, call (254) 913-9717. Thank you, Richard W. Barber President —SPJST-
Corpus Christi Circle of Women report on November meeting First of all, apologies for not getting in a report for our October meeting. I'll try to include what happened since then in this report. Frank Sijansky passed away in September. He was a good and gentle man— a friend to all who knew him. He will be missed greatly. Anna Marie Moss was with us for the November meeting, after a long stay in the hospital and nursing homes recuperating from a broken pelvis and complications from that. It was so good to have her back. November was a big birthday month for Lilly Hayek. She celebrates 90 years this month so we had a birthday cake and a presentation of many accolades to her from Jerry Elzner for all of her charitable and good works over the years. Her guests for the special occasion included her daughter Wilma, son, Edward Gene and lifelong friend Marion Hendricks. Some members of the Circle made cakes for a cake walk at Sunnybrook nursing home. Dorothy McCoy delivered them for us. The residents are always so happy to receive these items, as well as the good will that accompanies them. Once again, thanks so much to Dorothy for her beautiful table decorations for our fall theme. She's one in a million. We were also so happy to have Pauline Novosad back with our group. She has been away for at least a year, first caring for her husband then getting herself back up to par to be out and about. Welcome back! We held an election for officers for another two-year term. Frances McDonald will be our new president. Her sister, Kathryn Marek, will be our vice president. Becky Elzner will continue as secretary, as will Norma Baker as treasurer, and Dolores Pollok as financial secretary. Betty Jurica was appointed head of the Sunshine Committee, and Marion Peterek and Donna Havranek as the Telephone Committee. It is also time for an audit so Helen Pavelka and Mary Ann Benes were appointed to that committee. After some discussion, it was decided that we would do our own cooking for our Christmas celebration next month. Dorothy McCoy will do the turkey and dressing and the Club will reimburse her for all of her expenses. Volunteers signed up to make the rest of the meal. We gave out door prizes then adjourned the meeting. We enjoyed a great lunch and friendship. Fraternally, Becky Elzner —SPJST-
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In Memoriam In Memory of James O'Brien Temple Police Officer James Granvil O'Brien, 38, of Temple passed away Friday, November 21, 2003 at a local hospital. Police Officer O'Brien died in the line of duty James O'Brien serving the citizens of Temple, Texas. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at First United Methodist Church in Temple with Father Edd Salazar S.J., who was Officer O'Brien's uncle, officiating. Interment was at Powers Chapel Cemetery. Mr. O'Brien was born to John Grady and Esther Salazar O'Brien on April 27, 1965 and has been a Temple Police Officer since May 1996. He was preceded in death by his father on October 7, 2000. Survivors include his mother Esther O'Brien of Burlington; sister Jennifer Balboa of Rosebud; brothers, John O'Brien, Jr. of Rosebud and Jarrod O'Brien of Rosebud; daughter, Tawnee Lea O'Brien; and son, Chase Andrew O'Brien. Tawnee and Chase
are active members of Lodge 47, Seaton Youth club where Tawnee is presently serving as the Youth Reporter. We at Lodge 47, Seaton want to express our condolences to Tawnee and Chase over their departed father. Resolution Committee, Joyce Skrabanek Mollie Orsag Dorothy Pechal —SPJST-
1952-1954. He then worked as a truck mechanic before becoming a partner in his own business, Triple-A-Truck Service. He retired in 1997. He loved to travel and visit with friends and family. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Melvin Moore, Jr. Survivors are his wife, Jimmie Ivicic; son, Mark Ivicic of Round Rock; two daughters, Debbie Stone of Waco and Suzanne Collins of Austin; brothers, Richard Ivicic of Taylor and
David Ivicic of Caldwell; sisters, Marie Michalka of Sour Lake and Linda Boyett of Houston; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and his memory remain with us forever. Resolution Committee Glenda Liles Glen E. Latham G.L. Brisbin --SPJST-
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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, RUDY G. IVICIC, of Waco and formerly of Holland who passed away on Friday, November 21, 2003 at the age of 71. Services for brother Ivicic were on Tuesday, November 25,2003 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home with Arnold Pruitt officiating. Burial was in the Holland Cemetery. Brother Ivicic was born in Holland to Rudy and Alma (Gommert) Ivicic. He was a 1949 graduate of. Holland High School. He was in the army from
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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-
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Youth Letters Section Dear Members and Friends, Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year! It's been another incredible, recordbreaking year in the SPJST Youth Program. Thanks to our youth leaders for all of their hard work throughout the year. Outreach 2003
Hip! Hip! Hooray! Sales reps across the state have written more than 1,000 youth into the SPJST this year. That's quite a few youth. That's a cou-, ple hundred kids more than the enrollment in the entire school district where I graduated from. Wow! Thanks, Sales Representatives! Vestnik Project Due Dates November Vestnik projects are due on December 10. December Vestnik projects are due on January 10. Very Important: Quarterly Reports Due December 15 Youth Leaders, please take a moment right now to submit your quarterly report. This is the second quarterly report for September, October and November. These reports are vital to the Youth Program. They are so important to your youth club, your district, and the entire state. These reports determine how much funds your youth club receives at the spring meeting and how much money your district receives for its youth activities. And, the Supreme Lodge recently approved that any youth club that does not submit a quarterly report on time loses all of its incentives. This can mean losing hundreds of dollars for your youth club. And, this also includes losing any youth leader incentives. So, please, take a moment right now to mail, fax, or email your quarterly report to me. Thank You! Operation Valentine
The SPJST Youth Department is collecting items to send to the soldiers to arrive around Valentine's Day. All lodges and youth clubs are encouraged to participate in this SPJST effort. Together, we can bring smiles to the soldiers who are protecting our freedom. A list of suggested items appeared in last week's Vestnik, or call me for a list. Please forward the donations to me at the SPJST Home Office. If you have questions or need more information on this, please give me a call or email me. Join Hands 2004 Next year's membership drive is called "Join Hands 2004." It's another exciting membership drive with lots more incentives for our youth! Watch for complete details soon.
Let's hear what your members and youth clubs are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 Email: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
2004 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest The camp tee-shirt theme is "Discover a Treasure—SPJST Youth" Please call or email me for complete information and an official entry form. All youth members are encouraged to enter the contest. The grand prize is a shopping spree at Wal-Mart. Contest deadline is January 30, 2004. All participants receive 20 merit points and a certificate. SPJST Scholarships and Leadership Grants All members who are high school seniors or college undergrads are encouraged to apply for both the SPJST General Scholarship and the Leadership Grant. For more information or for applications, please call Donna at the Home Office. The scholarship application deadline is February 1. SPJST Awards Banquet Saturday, February 28 This year's Awards Banquet will be Saturday, February 28 at Lodge 24, Cyclone (which is near Temple). Outreach 2003 awards will be presented, and a dinner will be served. Youth Leaders Workshop: Sunday, February 29 The Youth Leaders Workshop will be held Sunday, February 29 at the new Hilton Garden Inn, Temple, located across from Scott and White Hospital. The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and should conclude by 3 p.m. All youth leaders and their assistants are encouraged to attend. I hope to have at least one youth leader and/or assistant from each lodge at the workshop. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the Youth Program and to meet youth leaders from across the state. Please make plans to attend. 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Thanks to all youth and youth clubs who have donated to this wonderful project. All youth who donate at least $2 will receive 20 merit points. All youth who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate. Merit Point System Change Effective immediately, the merit point system awards are as follows: First Place-3,000 and up merit points—$30 Second Place-2,500 to 2,999 merit points—$25 Third Place-2,000 to 2,499 merit points—$20 Fourth Place-1,500 to 1,999 merit points—$15 Fifth Place-1,000 to 1,499 merit points—$10
Lodge 25, Ennis Donates Eyeglasses Jerrod Ryan, left, and his brother, Blake, right, present used eyeglasses to District Three Director Johnnie Krizan. The SPJST continues to collect old eyeglasses to be recycled worldwide. They are also accepting old hearing aids and cellular phones. Present, but not pictured, were Rachel Hunter, Amanda and Michael Jurik. This means that any youth across the state who receives 3,000 or more points during the youth year — June 1 to May 31 -- will receive the first place award. The awards are determined by the amount of points that each youth earns during the year. This change along with any other Youth Program changes will be explained at the Youth Leaders Workshop in February. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and your family! Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny, FIC State Youth Director — SPJST--
Important SPJST Youth Program Dates December 2003 Wednesday, December 10 November Vestnik projects due to Melanie Monday, December 15—Fall quarterly report due to Melanie Wednesday, December 31— Outreach 2003 membership drive ends
January 2004 Thursday, January 1—Join Hands 2004 Membership Drive begins Monday, January 12—December Vestnik Projects due to Melanie Friday, January 30—Camp TeeShirt Design Contest Entries due to Melanie Saturday, January 31—Spring District Youth Counselors' Meeting in Temple February 2004 Saturday, February 28—SPJST Awards Banquet at Lodge 24, Cyclone Sunday, February 29—Youth Leaders Workshop in Temple May 2004 Saturday, May 1—Join Hands Day June 2004 Friday, June 4 to Sunday, June 6—Leaders-In-Training Workshop Monday, June 14—SPJST Convention Begins August, 2004 Saturday, August 7—State Youth Achievement Day in Temple —SPJST-
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CULTURAL CALENDAR December 8 - 12 TCHCC Kalich House Visitors' Center— Join us for holiday refreshments, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit our Gift Shop, browse our TCHCC library collection. TCHCC Visitors' Center open daily, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or by appointment. For information, call (888) 785-4500. www.czechtexas.org . December 8 Council Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Meeting—at SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas, 7 p.m. Hosts - Fraternal Council furnishes meat, drinks, and utensils; KJT and KJZT units bring salads; SPJST units bring desserts; WOW and WFLA units bring vegetables.
December 9 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) Anniversary Celebration - Christmas party at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call George McBride, cluster leaderiTAA Director (817) 237-0035. June 28 - July 21, 2004 Institute Foreign Czechoslovak Announces Prague Summer Stud Program 2004—Program includes Czech language classes - all levels - with professors from the Filozficka Fakulta of the Charles University and a linguistic institute in Praha; tours; free time to shop; boat ride; three meals/day; and other exciting venues. For more information, contact the US Coordinator for the Czechoslovak Foreign Institute via email thad.polasek@mail.tzed.net ; write to: Thadious Polasek, Czech Study Tour, 730 County Road 230, Schulenburg, Texas 78956; or call after 7 p.m. CT (979) 5622207. —SPJST-
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Fraternal Activities an Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Sunday, December 14-Christmas party at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Sunday, December 14-Please note that the meeting has been canceled for December only. 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 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, December 14 - Straten Christmas party Friday, December 19-Social/game night, 6:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR 'Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental information, call (254) 593-2222. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, December 14-Christmas Dance: Harry Czarnek - The Texas Dutchmen, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polkas, walties, mix music, 8 p.m, to 12 a.m. Black-eyed peas, corn bread, and coffee served after the dance. No reservations. $10 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) 2814534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is NonSmoking.
September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m. LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, December 13-Lodge Christmas party. Doors open at 1:30 for Rogers versus Garrison football game broadcast, followed by social hour at 4 p.m., followed by youth club program and turkey and dressing dinner. Please bring side dishes. Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance: music by T.C. Taylor and the Family Cow. Reservations recommended. For tickets, please call 985-2537. 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 boated 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, December 11-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 13-Private Christmas party Sunday, December 14-Rental Saturday, December 20-Rental Sunday, December 21-- Martinek Christmas party Saturday, December 27-Private Christmas party Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve dance with music by Jimmy Gomez and the Outlaws 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, December 12-Polka Stars Friday, December 19-Czech Melody Masters Friday, December 26-Texas Crossroads Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve: The Lawmen; 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Corn bread and black-eyed peas at midnight; no cover charge. 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) 365-7632. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan.
LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, December 13-Cherokee Rose Saturday, December 20-Sammy Coone and the Outlaws Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Cherokee Rose
LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and
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 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the 'third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 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. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, December 27-Private rental Wednesday, December 31-Private rental Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON Friday, December 12-Decorate hall for the holidays, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 13-Prepare turkeys: cook turkeys and dressing, 7 a.m. Saturday, December 13-Private Sunday, December 14-Lodge Christmas Party: Christmas program, candlelight service, 3 p.m. followed by youth program, Santa Claus. Social hour, 5 p.m. Turkey dinner, 6 p.m. Please bring vegetables, salad, and/or dessert. Thanks. Saturday, December 20-Open Tuesday, December 25-Merry Christmas to one and all.. Saturday, December 27-Open Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Jerry Haisler and Melody Five, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No reservations. Thursday, January 1, 2004-Happy New Year! 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 Wednesday, December 17-Lodge Christmas party Saturday, December 27-Private Christmas party Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. No more game socials at the lodge. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Friday, December 12-Lodge Christmas meeting. Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department. LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 8265343 (day).
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 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 852-9982; or (361) 854-8423. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-746151395-8; 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 Sunday, December 14-Lodge 84, Dallas Christmas Party: social hour from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by dinner (ham provided by lodge; members bring side dishes). Youth program after dinner. Monday, December 15-Lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve dance with music by the Little River Polka Boys. Advance tickets $10 for adults; ages 14 to 17 - $5. No BYOB. For reservations, call Justine Yeager at (214) 827-0920 or Cherri Petr at (214) 352-4397. Please note that the 2003 Lodge 84 Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can be reached at (214) 321-1129. Lodge meet-
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Wednesday, December 10, 2003-VESTNIK/ 5 ings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 3481514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 7784371/shop; or (254) 773-6164 /home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, December 13-Little River Boys, polka/variety. $6 per person Saturday, December 20-Manny Green, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Sunday, December 21-Blue Room Party: Red Ravens, polka/variety, 3 to 8 p.m. $17.50 per person Saturday, December 27-No Dance Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Vrazels, 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $15 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. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise announced. LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, December 12-Buddy Cox, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, December 14-Family Christmas Party: Everyone is welcome. Performances by our youth and the traditional nativity scene will be enacted before Santa Claus arrives. Program begins at 6 p.m. Children wishing to participate in the program need to arrive by 5:30 p.m. Santa will pass out goodie bags to all present. Individual gift exchange as usual. Friday, December 19-Christmas Dance Ballroom: Dave Alexander, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, December 26 -TBA Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Charlie Patteson Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817) 624-1361. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the third Thursday at Palak's on Highway 181 South between Kenedy and Karnes City at 7 p.m. For more information, contact E.R. "Sonny" Prasek (830) 780-2191. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO Friday, December 12-Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Cooperative on Ben Jordan.
at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Sunday, December 14-Lodge Christmas party: Lunch at 12 followed by fun and games. 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 21-Christmas Sunday, December Luncheon. Registration at 12 pm. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. 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, December 14-Annual lodge meeting, including the election of lodge officers, and delegates. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for weddings or parties, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-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 Sunday, December 21-Lodge Christmas party: at Denny's Restaurant on Burnet Road a the intersection of Anderson Lane. Gift exchange ($5 limit)., 4 p.m. Meeting will follow including the election and installation of 2004 officers. 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) 422-9511; or (281) 5731612.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of March, June, and September. The first Sunday of December is the Christmas dinner and officer elections. LODGE 172, PASADENA Sunday, December 14-Christmas Party: music by Alpine America Saturday, December 20-Misbehavin', Country and western music. Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve dance with entertainment by Moses Rangel, Country and western music. 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 Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees' meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth club meeting dates are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18-083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview. LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street. LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call John Hitcher (817) 293-8166. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For 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 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 games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge 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.
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LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m.
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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 Wednesday, December 3-East Texas Cloggers Beginners, 6 to 7 p.m.; East Texas Cloggers/Intermediates, 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 13-Polka Dot Christmas Dance: Bobby Jones, catered dinner, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 10-East Texas Cloggers Beginners, 6 to 7 p.m.; East Texas Cloggers/Intermediates, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 17-East Texas Cloggers Beginners, 6 to 7 p.m.; East Texas Cloggers/intermediates, 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 20 -SPJST Christmas Dance: Glenn Lenderman, finger foods, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 31-SPJST New Year's Eve Dance: Free Country; finger foods, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. 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) 6321217. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Texas Drifters, 9 p.m. to 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) 469-9229. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE
Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Sunday, December 14-Christmas party at Jourdanton Community Center, 4 p.m. 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.
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