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October - November Consistency Club winners will appear in next week's Vestnik.

2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 17, 2003

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

See the Forest For the Trees SPJST HOME OFFICE

(800) 727-7578 • FAX: (254) 774-7447 On the Worldwide Web at www.spjst.com VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspecf of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK do Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION: BRIAN VANICEK, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Home: 13851 St. Hwy. 53, Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com

OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 771-1359

GENE McBRIDE, FICF VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Cell Phone: (254) 534-1450 E-mail: genemc@spjst.com

LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 E-mail: lanitaa@spjst.com

JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254.) 773-1575 E-mail: jerrymik@spjst.com Home Phone: (254) 773-2950

SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 E-mail: Iglofc@stonemedia.com P.O. Box 5119, Temple, Texas 76505

DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 (979) 224-3125 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878

FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504

JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691

STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (325) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33. Lowake, TX 76855

LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008

MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114

BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange, Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Tx. 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Tx. 76875 - (915) 442-4841 District Five`- Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2163 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Tx. 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx. 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Tx. 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 F.M. 166, Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx., 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Tx. 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8045 District Five - Edna Wehring, 1831 Crystal Ct., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2815 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (512) 874 4461 District Seven - Polly Bayer, 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Tx. 78114 - (830) 216-7954 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1342 CR 403, Dime Box, Tx 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Norma Cavanaugh, Box 276, Granger, Tx., 76530 - (512) 859-2550 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Tx. 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76903 - (915) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwm, 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

How About You? We all remember Mark Twain. He gave us all those wonderful stories about Tom Sawyer and life on the Mississippi River. In addition, he wrote many essays about life in the mining camps and roughing it in the Wild West. He left behind an incredible volume of work. Self-educated, Mark Twain was a brilliant man of great humor, wonderful language and strong opinions. He was also very much in tune with the world around him. In his book, Life on the Mississippi, published in 1883, he expresses his pity for river boat pilots. To them, he says, the Great River is perceived as a series of confounding bends and twists. No longer is the river a thing of majestic beauty. The mighty Mississippi — the very source of their livelihood—is little more than an enormous obstacle. The romance and wonder of its graceful curves, reflected images and woody heights is gone. That's what happens, Twain says, when we start taking things for granted. It's like that with other things in life, too. Regardless of your station in life, it can be easy to overlook the beauty and wonder around you. I'll

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 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC (254) 773-1575, Mobile: (254) 534-0807 E-mail: melaniez@vvm.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS 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 DISTRICT I -

SPJST LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575 • P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Sold Out! Two thousand copies of the first printing of the new SPJST cookbook, Texas Recipes, have sold out. A second shipment is due to arrive mid-January. In the meantime, copies of the SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbook remain 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. For more information, or to be put on the waiting list for Texas Recipes, please contact Margaret Campbell in the Secretary-Treasurer's Office at (800) 727-7578.

use myself as an example. In spite of the fact that I was raised on a farm, I do believe it took living in the city for me to really appreciate the wide open spaces and the peaceful silence that accompanies a night in the country. Along those same lines, living and working a 1,000 miles away from home helped me to develop a greater appreciation of not just Texas but also of the SPJST and the important role it can play in one's life. Having said that, I believe that the dynamic potential of our Society, like the awesome majesty of the Mississippi, is sometimes overlooked. Whether your interests lie in satisfying your social needs of establishing your financial security, the SPJST can be your organization. Our fraternal system is comprised of more than 100 lodges all around the state. With altruistic leadership and initiative, the local lodge can bring the members together with their families and friends in wholesome fellowship and service to the community. What's more, the SPJST has the advantage of being able to bring people together, regardless of their political party, religious affiliation or social status. The only real barriers that we have are those that we build ourselves — and these are easy enough to identify. Get An Early Start The first step to achieving a new level of progress in 2004 is making a conscious decision to break the ties that bind us. One place to start is by identifying the factors that work against our fraternal system: There is no room for selfishness. Rather, let us concentrate our energies on our mission and doing those things that foster teamwork. Strong lodges are the building blocks of a strong society. Second, let us take the new world head on. May we take the initiative at all levels in 2004 to evaluate and adjust our procedures and programs that we may better address the needs and expectations of our members. As so many of you know, lodge meetings and activities can be so much more than merely fulfilling ritual obligations to retain our fraternal status. Finally, let us continue to work in 2004 to ensure the financial security of our members. One of the cornerstones of the strength and success .of the SPJST is founded in our insurance programs which have contributed to much to the security and welfare of our members. The SPJST has an abundance of talented members to carry on the benevolent work that the pioneers and leaders of our fraternal society started. As 2003 draws to a close, may we pause for a moment, step back and realize the great potential that we still possess . . . By working together in the spirit of brotherhood, we can achieve even greater heights as a fraternal benefit society in 2004. —SPJST-

Wednesday, December 17, 2003--VESTNIK/3

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

iie SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through November 30, 2003

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED Apps. 37 38 41 33 26 46 180 1

Dist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

$ 562,500.00 614,000.00 695,000.00 1,019,500.00 789,000.00 1,167,500.00 3,325,124.00 165,000.00 $8,337,624.00

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Written 2,071,500.00 982,000.00 1,391,000.00 898,000.00 254,000.00 1,841,500.00 3,695,683 00 10,000.00

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED, Dist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

Apps. 193 534 347 311 308 334 686 35 2748

Written $ 7,114,857.00 15,852,991.00 9,322,121.00 14,049,760.00 8,192,800.00 9,962,500.00 18,943,569.00 869,000.00 $84,307,598.00

Issued

$ 4,227,857.00 12,744,916.00 6,124,121.00 10,501,612.00 5,622,000.00 6,532,500.00 12,242,863.00 859,000.00 $58,854,869.00

Fraternally Gene McBride, FICF, Vice President

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Fun and Important Dates Family

December 17 December 19 December 21 December 21 December 21 December 25 December 26 December 31 December 31

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 —SPJST-

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 9 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 ft 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 (800) 727-75778.

District Six Gives to Scholarship Fund Pictured above, District Six officials present $2,500 check to the SPJST Scholarship Fund. The gift represented a portion of the proceeds raised in the District Six Barbecue Cook-Off. Pictured, from left, are District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, Patsy Zabransky, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates, District Six Fraternal Activities Coordinator Helen Zabransky, District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, District Six Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik and State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny. Watch for related photos.

District Six thanks everyone for contributing to the success of the Annual Barbecue Cookoff and Festival Dear Vestnik Readers: The District Six Fifth Annual Barbecue Cookoff and Festival was held September 12 and 13, 2003. Thank you so much to everyone who gave of their time to this very successful weekend! A special thank you to Debbie and Glenn Sczech for chairing the cookoff and doing a fantastic job! Also, thanks to Tria and Kris Svatek for their help along side the Sczechs and to Phil Dornak for the great job of emceeing the trophy award presentation. Thank you to Leroy Kaspar and all of Lodge 30, Taiton for taking care of making sure the grounds and hall of the Taiton Community Center were ready for the weekend. Thank you, also, to all of the youth and youth leaders of District Six for taking care of the kitchen and all of the entertainment booths. As chairman of the prize drawing and craft booths, I want to extend a personal thank you to everyone who helped and participated. Thank you to all who donated to the prize drawing and to everyone who bought chances. Likewise, thank you to Lodge 8, Weimar for taking care of the prize drawing booth on the festival day. Also, a big thanks to Greg and Lisa Bubela for donating the

printing of the prize drawing tickets. And to Annie Vahalik, our treasurer, for the cookoff events, thank you so much for your time and for keeping everything straight during the cookoff days and throughout the year. A big congratulations to Lodge 32, Victoria's "Just Kookin" team for winning the District Six Traveling Barbecue Cookoff Trophy. Again, thank you to all chairpersons, judges, volunteers, cookoff teams, craft booths, lodges, youth clubs, officers, members, leaders, sales agents, and visitors who contributed or donated in any way to the success of the District Six Barbecue Cookoff and Festival! With everyone working together, we were able to make our contributions a total of $3,000 this year! A donation of $2,500 has been given to the SPJST Scholarship Fund and a donation of $500 has been given to the District Six Cemetery Organization. Great job, District Six! God bless you all, Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, District Six State Field Representative Mike Ahlstrom, District Six Director —SPJST-

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OUTREACH 200 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Pictured above, District Six Director Mike Ahlstom, second from left, presents $1,200 check to the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) Fund. Pictured, from left, are State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates, Director Ahlstrom, State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, Dorothy Pflughaupt, accepting on behalf of ENC Treasurer Paul Pflughaupt, District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar. A check for $1,200 was also presented to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum (LAM).

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 17, 2003

SPJST records 2,748 applications written through November in Outreach 2003 program Through the end of November, the SPJST had received 2,748 applications for insurance and annuity certificates. The goal of the Outreach 2003 membership drive is to write at least 2,205 applications in 2003. In conjunction with the SPJST's Outreach 2003 program, local lodges have been assigned application quotas for the year. The lodge quota has been based largely on past performance and perceived potential.

The fourth column, "Youth Club Quota," applies to those lodges with youth clubs and reflects applications written for members between the ages of 0 and 17. "Youth Club" totals are applied toward the lodge's total quota. The sixth column, "Lodge Incentive Count," reflects the number of new certificates issued for the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program through November 30, 2003. —SPJST---

DISTRICT ONE

Lodge No. Lodge Name 1 9 13 17 21 38 39 51 57 67 94 106 141 169 179 186 188 189 201

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Outreach 2003 Application Application Applications Current Written Count Quota

Fayetteville 10 Snook 25 Dime Box 15 New Tabor 25 Engle 10 Kovar 10 Bryan 10 Ellinger 10 Gonzales 10 Schulenburg 10 10 Wheelock LaGrange 10 Sealy 10 10 Brenham Warrenton 10 Caldwell 10 Centerville 10 Bryan-College Station 10 Nelsonville-Bleiblerville 10 New Youth Club

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10 51 13 29

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Lodge Incentive Count 6 35 13 25 0 4 10 1 1 2 0 0 3 5 3 34 13 8

DISTRICT TWO'

Lodge No. Lodge Name 15 18 20 24 29 47 48 74 80 87 89 155 171 174 177 182 187 200 *221 *234 *236 *237

Buckholts Elgin Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Crockett Holland Temple Rosebud Austin Lockhart Rockdale Academy Falls County Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy Harker Heights Lockhart Burnet West Austin

Outreach 2003 Application Quota

Youth Club Application Current.

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

10 35 20 35 75 50 10 10 50 25 10 10 10 10 25 10 25 10 15 10 10 10

Lodge Incentive Count 15 34 20 62 53 64 23 5 49 27 7 2 0 27 1 18 36 42 25 4 2

DISTRICT THREE

.odge No Lodge Name 5 6 25 35 54 66 82 84 92 101 130 135 154 167 178 180 183 195 204 205 206 *210 *211

Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Ennis Dallas Fort Worth Gainesville Dallas Ennis Fort Worth Penelope Longview Burleson Arlington Cleburne Stephenville Terrell Mexia Fairfield Palestine

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Quota Current 25 60 25 10 25 55 10 25 35 10 10 10 20 10 10 10 20 10 10 10 10 10 10

32 7 17 14 14

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Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

6 69 18 16 24 58 0 29 34 0 4 2 24 0 14

74 16 16 19 61 0 28 32 0 4 2 30 0

23 2 12 6 0 1 0

*216 *224 *226 *244

Athens Waxahachie Corsicana Clarksville New Youth Club

0 11` 0

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Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

44 13 11 4 37 2 0 17 0

41 13 12 4 36 2 0 13 0

103 0 62 4 5 15 1

80 0 55 3 4 13 1

DISTRICT FOUR

Lodge No. Lodge Name 49 73 76 157 160 *207 *209 215 *219 *222 229 *230 *233 *235 *238 *242 *243

Rowena Seymour Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Iowa Park Brownwood South Plains El Paso Vernon Abilene Midland Lubbock Junction Goldthwaite Amarillo Snyder

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota 40 10 10 10 50 10 10 25 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

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DISTRICT FIVE

Lodge No. Lodge Name 65 81 88 91 139 142 149 156 162 172 175 181 191 196 *227 *228 231 *232

Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Alvin Baytown Iowa Colony Pasadena Rosenberg Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Onalaska Cleveland Angleton Mid-Houston New Youth Club

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota 10 15 140 10 10 15 10 10 0 30 10 10 15 35 10 10 10 10

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

3 12 95 2 7 16 0 15 0 74 8 3 29 16 5 1 1 6

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

1 15 101 3 7 15 0 15 0 83 9 3 29 18 5 2

DISTRICT SIX

Lodge No. Lodge Name 4 8 10 19 23 28 30 32

40 41 63 97 125 143 148 151 153 184 *223 *240 *241

Hallettsville Weimar Shiner Velehrad Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hilije Port Lavaca Sweet Home Placed() Westhoff Inez El Maton Wharton LaSalle Moulton Palacios Bay City Columbus

Outreach:2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota 20 10 10 0 10 25 25 15 55 10 10 55 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

12 1 43 10 19

12 4 0 0 5 16 34 9 139 2 22 36 4 3 10 7 7 4 9 6 1

13 4 0 0 5 15 30 5 142 3 16 23 4 4 9 8 6 4 4 5 1

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1 22 2 12 7 0 0 0

10 10 15 10

Lodge No. Lodge Name 26 79 93 107 117 133 137 164 185 202 *213 *217 *220 239

Skidmore Corpus Christi Hobson Floresville Robstown San Antonio Taft Rio Hondo New Braunfels Jourdanton Fredericksburg Alice McAllen Hondo New Youth Club

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota 10 20 10 15 10 10 10 10 10 30 10 10 10 10

1 22

*Denotes that lodge has not been chartered.. —SPJST--

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count 6 9 1 27 8 142 1 2 5 48 6 28 8 403

Lodge Incentive Count 8 11 2 34 9 140 2 2 41 5 11 6 274

Wednesday, December 17, 2003—VESTNiK/5

SPJST records 1,425 referrals through November in Outreach 2003 program To help achieve the objectives of the Outreach 2003 program, several incentives are being offered. Members who make referrals that result in written applications will be recognized as follows: • Recruit One Member - Name in Vestnik. • Recruit Three Members - Name and photograph in Vestnik. • Recruit Six Members - Name and photo in Vestnik; eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $50 cash prizes. • Recruit 10 Members - Name and photo in Vestnik; eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $100 cash prizes. • Recruit 21 Members - Name and photo in Vestnik; eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $150 cash prizes; photo in local newspaper; photo on SPJST wall "Roll of Honor." • Overall Top Recruiter - Trip for two to Bossier City, Louisiana (will accompany winning Lodge Officers on trip.) Special recognition at the 2003 SPJST Awards Banquet (receives mileage to and from banquet.)

Special Note: The SPJST Home Office will include only valid sales leads in the member incentive program. The following listing identifies members who have made referrals during the Outreach 2003 Membership Drive. Lodge Member's Name

Referrals

0 Arthur Kloth, Jr. Beverly Border 0 Dolores Lefner 0 Don Day 0 0 Eileen Shiller Dickerson 0 Elizabeth 0 Eichen 0 John Tindell 0 Karen Franklin Kay Zipperlen 0 0 Kelli Janovich Latricia Burks 0 Mark Peck 0 0 Mary Lou Salinas 0 Michael Pelzel Oda Ruth Martin 0 Peggy Brewer 0 0 Roxane McWha 0 Susan Shofner Teresa Williams 0 Terry Banton 0 Tina Carroll 0 0 Tommy Atchison 6 Amelia Peterson 6 Ashley Halbert 6 Brooke Craig Christi Sparkman 6 6 Courtney Halbert 6 Dorothy Kucera Julia Tucker 6 6 Ray Perez Terrie Matula Williams 6 6 Traci Dobecka 8 Annie Polnick Clay Kansterina 8 Bradley Shelfer 9 Landon Eldridge 9 Shelby Allen 9 9 Taylor Allen Tiffany Burkhalter 9 Zachary Shelfer 9 13 Alannah Villanueva 13 Amanda Villanueva 13 Julie Scheider Adam Ofczarzah 17 17 April Wotipka 17 Chandler Malazzo 17 Coy Cass 17 Kara Ihlenfeldt 17 Kyle Skrabanek Lacy Jones 17 17 Lindsey Jones 17 Stacey Norman 17 Taylor Sandner

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6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 17, 2003

SPJST Home Office Presents Scenes from Temple Christmas Parade and Holiday Open House Monday, December 1, 2003 • Part II

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood reports on December meeting

Taylor Paul, 5, sits very still as Cathy Irving puts the finishing touches on a Christmas tree. Face-painting was one of the many attractions awaiting youngsters at the SPJST Holiday Open House.

Hi! With the absence of our President, Brother Johnnie Krizan, our Second Vice President, Brother Milton Peterson, called our meeting to order on Sunday, December 7 at 2:20 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiarice was led by Anna Dulock and Lakn Dieterich, with the SPJST motto recited by Michael Ann Moore. Thanks, ladies. There was a moment of silence held for all departed brothers and sisters, especially Sister Martha Monthie. It was reported that we had 42 members and one guest, Glenda Gerik, present at our meeting. Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, Secretary, was called upon for the reading of the minutes from our last meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Sister Barbara read some thank you notes from the family of Martha Monthie and from Rose Mynar

Let's hear what your members and lodges are doing to'make a positive difference in your communities. Send your news and photos to: SPJST Vestnik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 Email: vanicek@spjst.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578 for the beautiful wreath. Our condolences to this family. There was also a thank you note from Brooke Craig for our donation towards her participating in the Miss Texas Teen Pageant in Houston, Texas. Brooke did not win, but it was a great experience for her. I believe she placed in Miss Congeniality. Our Treasurer, Sister Peggy Dobecka, was called upon for her report. Her report was accepted as given. Sister Peggy also gave the youth club report. She reported that the youth club took cakes to the rest home on November 5 and again on December 3. The youth have been working on their crafts for the rest home for the Christmas holidays. Sister Peggy also reported that the youth were going to Six Flags and the Lock-in at Lodge 84, Dallas on January 3, 2004. Have fun, kids! Brother Milton called upon Brother George Straten, Financial Secretary, for his report. Brother George reported four adults and one juvenile mem-

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, youngsters Ashley Hopper, left, and Samantha Kacir take their turns at cuffing cookies under the watchful eye of Willie Mae Vanicek. The young ladies are accompanied by their grandfather, Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir. 24,

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Presents 2004 Officers Pictured above, from left, front, are Assistant Youth Leader Lydia Dobecka, Treasurer and Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, Reporter Stella Perez and Secretary and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Hykel. RACK: Financial Secretary George Straten, Second Vice President Milton Peterson, First Vice President Ray Perez and President Johnnie Krizan.

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2004 SPJST CONVENTION DELEGATES — Pictured, from left, front, are Irene Schiemenz, Peggy Dobecka and Barbara Hykel. BACK: Jerry Kucera, George Straten, Milton Peterson and Johnnie Krizan.

Wednesday, December 17, 2003 --VESTNIK/7 ber, along with several additional insurance. This was all achieved through the efforts of Brothers Donald Cernosek, Jerry Kucera, and Robert Dobecka, as well as Sister Lydia Dobecka. Our thanks to our sales representatives. Welcome to our new members. Brother George also reported a social for December 19 as well as our next meeting date of January 4, 2004. This meeting will include installation of officers. Brother Jerry Kucera, District District Three State Field Representative, was called upon to speak. He reported that our lodge now has 75 applications in. He encouraged all sales representatives to get busy and help District Three and our lodge meet their quotas before December 31. He mentioned that our lodge needed a total of 90 to meet last year's quota. Brother Jerry Kucera was on a committee with Brothers Al Soukup and Ray. Marek for selecting the Fraternalist of the Year in our lodge. Brother Jerry reported that there were three candidates— Sisters Georgie Soukup and Barbara Hykel, and Brother Milton Peterson. The membership then selected whomever they wanted by closed ballots. Our Fraternalist of the Year is Sister Barbara Jean Hykel. Congratulations, Barbara! First and Second Vice Presidents, Brothers Ray Perez and Milton Peterson presented Sister Barbara with a smoked turkey and ham. Sister Irene Schiemenz, Sunshine Committee, gave her report of a sympathy card sent to Rose Mynar, upon the death of her mother, Martha Monthie. Sympathy cards were sent to Kristie Schier, Coy and Riley and to Monroe and Mary Lander, upon the death of a grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Katie Drews. Our deepest sympathy to these families upon their loss. Sister Schiemenz also reported sending a card to James and Rita Watson upon the arrival of their new baby boy. Congratulations to the Watson family! A get-well card was sent to Danny. Pavlas after his surgery. A thinking of you card was sent to Johnny and Evelyn Muehistein. Sister Irene thanked Evelyn Bezdek for her donation of Christmas cards to be sent to our rest home residents. New Year's Eve Social It was brought up under new business about having a New Year's Eve social on Wednesday, December 31, 2003. It was voted in so be sure and come out on New Year's Eve for some good fun, fellowship, and snacks. The hall will be open around 6:30 p.m. Since we were having this social, the social for January 2 — two days later — was voted out. We only had one in attendance with a December birthday. Happy birthday, Amber Halbert! Amber just became 16 years of age, and it was noted that five youths became adults in our lodge this year. They are Brooke Craig, Michael Ann Moore, Brad Dulock, Christi Sparkman, and Amber Halbert. Did any of you notice the beautiful display of flags when you came to our meeting? Thanks to Don Urbanovsky of the Boy Scouts for this nice deed for our Christmas celebration.

Our door prize winners were Sisters Lydia Dobecka and Brooke Craig. Congratulations! The progressive door prize winner not present was Thomas E. Polansky. The meeting was then adjourned until January 4, 2004 at 2 p.m. Thanks to the Barbara Hykel family for our meal at this meeting. After the meeting, everyone enjoyed some fellowship with the youth club presenting its Christmas program with the coming of Santa Claus. Then we all enjoyed receiving gifts from under the tree. Various door prizes were drawn for real nice gifts throughout the day. These were too numerous for me to get all the names. Also the youth and the bar had door prizes that day, and I was unable to get all the winners. Thanks to all who participated in our door prize drawings and thanks to those who brought door prizes. Next Meeting January 4 See you at our socials, especially New Year's Eve on December 31. Since we are having this social, please note that we have dispensed with the January 2 social as it is only two days later. Our next meeting will be on January 4, 2004, with installation of officers. Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 24, Cyclone reports on December meeting Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday, December 8, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Brian Vanicek.. A moment of silence was observed for deceased members. The minutes were emailed by Secretary Ginger Greger and read by the President. Correspondence was read from District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky and from the youth club thanking the lodge for the donation for the Lack's Trim-a-Tree. The treasurer's report was given by Barbara Macek. She had a detailed report that was well received. The youth club met on December 13 before the Christmas party. Birthday celebrants for the month of December were David Nauert, Christopher Cabla, and Arlene Mayeux. We hope that they had a special day. Wilbert Mikeska gave the hall report. He is busy now. Under old business, the Rules and Regulation Committee recommended a mileage allowance and it was adopted. Under new business, the purchase of a new commercial-grade range was approved for the kitchen. The Board will see to its installation. We still need a microwave, pots, and bar stools. 2004 Spring Gala April 4 The Spring Gala is going to be on April 4. Arrarigements are already being made to have a very special guest in attendance this year. The Rogers Senior Project Celebration fund raiser is January 24, 2003. We are donating the hall as part of our tax agreement with Rogers ISD.

We will also buy one of their tickets. There were no door prizes. We discussed advertising the hall and our lodge's image The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. Get Your New Year's Eve Tickets Now! New Year's Eve tickets are on sale by calling the writer (254) 771-2091; or (254) 985-2537. The sale of the tickets is brisk so do not wait too long before calling. Fraternally, Bobby Hoelscher Reporter --SPJST-

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje members celebrate in December SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Christmas party and installation of officers for the 2004 year was held on Sunday December 7, 2003 at the lodge hall in Hillje. Ninety-two members and guests enjoyed the meal catered by Duson Diner. A prize drawing was held by the youth club and Rudy Laitkep and his Czech Mates provided entertainment for the evening. Installation of officers was directed by District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar. Officers for the 2004 year are: President Ardis Bacak Vice President Debbie Sczech Secretary Sheldon Holub Treasurer Lorraine Kana Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dee Floyd Youth Leader Jennifer Kunetka Trustees Ben Svoboda, J.C. Kocurek Allen Bacak, and Jerry Kahanek December birthdays are Lawrence Bacak, Crystal Bacak, Karen Holub, Kenneth Trochta, Jerry Kahanek, Jerome Knebel, Lillie Mae Pall, and Kris Svatek. Sheldon Holub, Secretary —SPJST-

Lodges, Ennis member Warren Haskovec promoted to Captain Congratulations to Warren L. Haskovec, U.S. Coast Guard on his promotion to Captain on August 1, 2003. Captain Haskovec is the son of Ivan and Allene Haskovec of Lakewood, Colorado. Warren is a member of Lodge 25, Ennis, Texas. He is a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1981. Ivan Haskovec, born and raised in Ennis, is the grandson of Wesley Haskovec, one of the founders of SPJST. This makes Warren the great-grandson. The home place of Wesley Haskovec is just east off of Highway 34 near Ennis. Captain Haskovec is stationed at Coast Guard Headquarters Intelligence Division. The Coast Guard is now a branch of the U.S. Government's Department of Homeland Security. —SPJST-

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Henry and Marie Ann Ripple Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Henry E. Ripple, Jr. and Marie Ann (Macha) Ripple who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on December 4. The Ripples, who have resided in Taylor for the past 40 years, were united in marriage on December 4, 1963 at the Taylor Brethren Church in Taylor. The Ripples celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, December 14, 2003 with their family. Henry and Marie Ann have two children, Rex and Sherill Engelhardt of Austin; and Trey and Heather Ripple of Austin; and three grandchildren, Tanner and Tahni Engelhardt of Austin; and Trent Shumate of Austin. Henry and Marie Ann Ripple and their children are members of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. --SPJST-

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Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Welcomes New Member Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje welcomes new member Madison Dornak, pictured here, in the arms of her mother Traci. Also pictured are her dad, Ken; Brandon, 11; Camryn, 5; and Austin, 8. A 100 Percent SPJST Family, the Dornaks live in Spring, Texas. Grandparents are Jerome and Dorothy Dornak of El Campo.

Lodge 49, Rowena Christmas party December 17

to bring their volunteer incentive sheets back by the December meeting. Clara Bell Ahrens Secretary — SPJST-

Our annual Christmas party will be on DecemberJ7 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-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Circle of Women report on December meeting

Lodge 93, Hobson reports on annual meeting Lodge 93, Hobson, held its meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at Palak's. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive was explained. The donation to the servicemen was to be sent as cash to the Home Office in Temple. Election of officers was held. All were elected by acclamation. Pictures were taken of all officers. Everyone is

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Years! Our meeting opened at 10:40 a.m. and as usual, Kitty Rippen stood with her right hand over her heart to remind us the Pledge of Allegence is first. Welcomes went to 30 women and four men. We had two guests, Linda Riddel and Dawn Anderson Durham. Several cards were passed for signatures to be sent out to Billye Starr, Peggy Hubenak and Lorenda Manasco. Also a sympathy card was sent to the Louise Oujesky family. A moment of silence was observed for Louise Oujesky and George Tesar. We will miss them both. Minutes of our October meeting

Lodge 48, Beyersville Welcomes New Member Lodge 48, Beyersville welcomes its newest member, Landon Lee Self, born November 4, 2003 to Ronnie, top right, Kristy Self, bottom right, of Pflugerville, Texas. Grandparents are Jerry and Karen Turek of Pflugerville. Great-grandmother Lucille Klaus of Hutto is holding Landon. All are SPJST members. Landon, parents, and grandparents are members of Lodge 48, Beyersville and Lucille is a member of Lodge 187, Round Rock.

were read and approved. President Martha Durham gave the treasurer's report and it was approved. A short discussion was held about our November outing. Most everyone enjoyed the lunch, shopping and the Cattle Drive. Dawn Durham presented a talk on her business of selling medical equipment. There were several questions which she answered knowledgeably. She also brought a variety of beautiful gift baskets she puts together and sells as her part-time business. Joyce gave report of the lodge activities. The New Year's Eve dance will include music by Charley Patterson, She urge people to make reservations. Joyce also said we have a lot of good bands scheduled for the first three months of the new year. She reported that we donated $1,767 to Meal on Wheels. This was money that we earned from our charity dance. James Greer was our only birthday attendee for December. He was our Mr. Wright in our fun game to exchange gifts. We sure had trouble following his directions. We then had show and tell and I think some people forgot we had a $5 limit. We enjoyed a delicious lunch. Corine Cranfill gave thanks for our meal. I personally wish to thank everyone for the many cards and condolences for the loss of my sister, Louise Oujesky. I will miss her a lot. Fraternally, Evelyn Scaff Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 133, San Antonio Christmas luncheon December 21 Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio will host its Christmas luncheon on Sunday, December 21 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity 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 thehol iday s. Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST-

Lodge 139, Danbury reports on December meeting Lodge 139, Danbury met December 3, 2003 at E.J.'S Resturant in Danbury. There were 21 members present. The meeting was called to order by President Lonnie Lostak. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by the prayer by Monte Baldwin. The minutes of the previous meet-

Lodge 93, Hobson Presents Scenes from Annual Meeting November 20, 2003

FIFTY-YEAR PIN. PRESENTATION: LEFT PHOTO: Jean Harrison receives her 50-year pin from her father, Louis Pustejovsky. RIGHT PHOTO: Brother Pustejovsky presents Marcine Dupnik with her 50-year pin.

SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION: LEFT PHOTO: Angela Jansky receives $200 lodge scholarship from Louis Pustejovsky. RIGHT PHOTO: Brother Pustejovsky presents $200 lodge scholarship to Monica Rose Moczygemba.

Wednesday, December 17, 2003--VEST/41Q9 which drawings were held for Christmas door prizes. Everyone had an enjoyable evening. We wish all members a very Merry Christmas. May the New Year bring peace and happiness to all Fraternally, Winnie Stefka, Reporter — SPJST-

Lodge 155, Austin Christmas party December 21

Serivce to Veterans Congratulations to Brother William S. Kucera of Lodge 88, Houston, left, admiring the plaque that he received from the City of Houston, and signed by Mayor Lee Brown. He also received plaques from the Disabled Veterans and American Vetrans Post No 2 for his service to the VA hospital and to his fellow veterans. Brother Kucera is a member of the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) Executive Committee. Chaplain Bobby Dickinson, at right, made the presentation. ing were read by Secretary Linda and Treasurer Ellamarie Filipp gave the financial report. A discussion was held concerning the delegates for the 2004 convention to be held in Temple. The requirements to be a delegate was presented by Lorenda Baldwin. The meeting was adjourned, and everone enjoyed their dinner after

Lodge 155, Austin welcomes aboard Kylie Rose Tullos Lodge 155, Austin proudly welcomes its newest member Kylie Rose Tullos. Born May 8, 2003, she is the daughter of Kyle and Ashley Tullos of Austin and the great-granddaughter of Joe and Jean Motl. — SPJST-

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 Road 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 191, Lufkin 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 are now available. Price is $15 per person. You must make reservations and purchase your tickets in advance for this dance. Call Marilynn Page 632-1124. Bring finger foods. After midnight, there will be a meal of ham, cabbage, blackeyed peas, and corn bread. —SPJST-

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Lodge 183, Arlington Concho Valley Czech Heritage gives $17,500 Society quarterly to charity in '02-'03 meeting report Dear Members, It's been a good year for Lodeg 183, Arlington and for its benefactors. For the calendar year, the lodge donated a total of $17,500 to 11 community service groups and charitable organizations. Recipients were as follows: December 2002 Wish with Wings $1,000 Arlington Women's Shelter 2,000 Total $3,000 2003 Mansfield Community Church* $...800 Arlington Firefighter's Retirement Fund* 600 Care Flight* 600 March of Dimes 2,000 Arlington Night Shelter 1,000 Arlington Police Jorge Rosas 3,000 Sriner's Moslab Temple . ... 3,000 Susan G. Komen Foundation 2,000 Immaculate Conception School 1,500

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A special thanks to Robert Sill for preparing this report. Fraternally, Martha Phillips, Reporter — SPJST

The Concho Valley Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society (CHS) of Texas held its last quarterly meeting of 2003, November 23 at the SPJST hall Lodge 49 in Rowena. Members elected the following as officers for 2004: President Nancy Day; Vice President Pauline Mazur; Secretary Beverly Teplicek; Treasurer Toni Schroeder; Historian Nancy Kloboucnik; Honorary Reporter Pauline Shiller; and Reporter Janette Shockley. Meeting dates for 2004 are February 15; May 16; August 15; and November 21. The Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society hosted the CHS of Texas annual fall state meeting Saturday, November 15 at the SPJST Lodge hall 49, Rowena, Texas. Rowena: Small Czech Community Rowena, a small Czech community in far west Texas, separated by 220 plus miles from the rest of Czech communities of Central and south Texas. Rowena, the home of the first Czech family of Mary and P.J. Baron, two daughters, Julia, Mary, and son, Edward brought the first section of land and settled in Rowena in November 1899. The land was bought with nickel (five cent) cotton, and land sold for $2.50 an acre.

ent,:trt. 's Soitt.ttiitg to 13t said /.bout Oood Da/Ps bq K,att,q' Davis SPiST Librarf, 4-frelliV es and Museuta It is that time of year when I become nostalgic for a simpler time and a simpler way of life. When I saw the Watkins Cook Books in the SPJST Museum, my mind wandered back to the times before super centers and ordering online. Those were the days when door to door sales persons came to your house with products. The customers had a personal connection with these sales people, and they had one with their customers. I am not saying that life was better. It was different and certainly harder in many ways, but there was a connection with one another that seems to be lacking in today's world. The Watkins Company's offerings of spices, seasoning, vanilla and extracts are a good example. The company was founded in 1868, and

its product line was sold door to door. William Kolba of Temple sold the Watkins products in that city for many years. This man and so many others were part of the community and the families of their customers. They brought the world to the homemaker at her door along with the newest recipes. Today, we receive the world news and our consumer products in a box, in a mall, or online. While we can so easily get connected to anyone or anything with modern teleCOMIllunications systems, I am not so sure that we communicate as well as we once did. The Czech community in Texas seems to carry on its common connection with one another while also reaching out to new people and to new ideas. — SPJST-

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Rowena is also the birthplace of Bonnie Parker, born in 1910. She moved to Dallas as a young child and became the sweetheart of notorious outlaw, Clyde Barrow. What a Meeting! Wow! What a day! What a meeting! Our day started early, about 6:30 a.m. We arrived at the hall and activities were there already. Cars, pickups, vans, and trailers—you name it. Everyone hustling to unload and to display their goods on the vendor tables! There was beautiful items on display all over the hall from Czech costumes— krojs— for young and old by Maggies Fabric Shop from West, Texas; books; jewelry; glassware; crystal; a lot of information on Czech heritage and culture; photos and stories of early czech immigrants; and a silent auction, our main fund raiser. Everyone enjoyed the morning with a hot cup of coffee, orange juice, kolaches and the famous Czech handshakes of dobre rano—good morning;

vitame vas—we greet you; jak se mate?—how are you? By 11 a.m., the acres of the parking lots were filled to capacity where some 164-plus guests had registered. The hall was decorated in patriotic decor in red, white, and blue. The morning program began at 10 a.m. with an opening prayer by Monsignor Larry Droll, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Wall, Texas. The program to salute and pay tribute to America, the greatest nation in the world, a nation under God, with liberty and justice for all followed by local singing groups of Czech, German, and English. The program ended at 11:30 a.m. The prayer before the meal was given by Reverend Tommy Tallas, Pastor of Wall Brethren Church. A delicious meal of roast beef catered by the Friends of Olfen School was enjoyed by all. The state meeting was called to order at 1 p.m. by State President Evelyn Skopil and concluded about 4 p.m. followed by a polka dance by the Haviak-Batla Time Band. Thank You! In closing, on behalf of the Concho Valley CHS, a very special thank you to the state of Texas CHS for your financial support and giving us the honor to host the state meeting. To the 12 chapters that came many, many miles traveling the long distance, thank you very much for your support. To SPJST Lodge 49, thank you for the use of your hall. To our local chapter, officers, and members, thank you very much for all the hard work and planning to make our fall meeting a great big success. Also a great big thank you to my sweet wife, Dorothy, for your love and support. May God bless you all. Take spanem bohem. Submitted by Louis Kokes Outgoing President —SPJST-

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In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy On behalf of Lodge 54, West officers and members, we wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, RUDOLF MATULA, age 87 of Penelope, who passed away late Thursday, October 30, 2003 at his residence. A rosary was recited 10 a.m. Monday, November 3 at the Church of the Nativity, B.V.M. in Penelope. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 10:15 a.m. after the rosary at the Church of the Nativity, B.V.M. with Reverend Bruno Mikolajczyk as celebrant. Burial followed at St. Mary's Cemetery near West. The family received visitors from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, November 2 at the funeral home. Mr. Matula was born on December 29, 1915 in Waukomis, Oklahoma, the son of John and Catherine (Kracmer) Matula. He attended St. Mary's School in West and entered the United States Army serving during World War II. He was a farmer most of his life, retiring in 1990. He married Ruby A. Pribyla on January 6, 1962 in Penelope. He was a member of Church of the Nativity, B.V.M. in Penelope, SPJST Lodge 54, West and Lodge 66, Waco, and V.F.W. Post 4819. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Toby Matula; and sisters, Katherine Gallia and Edith Matula. Survivors include his beloved wife of 41 years, Ruby Matula of Penelope; son, Danny Matula and wife, Cathy of West; sister, Bessie Rejcek of West; granddaughter, Daniella Matula; stepgranddaughter, Bonnie Dixon and husband, Matt; great-grandson, Haden Dixon; brother in-law, Pete Gallia of Penelope; sister in-law, Dorothy Matula of Penelope; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Active pallbearers were Steve Neckar, Philip Holt, Bill Neckar, Matt Dixon, Kyle Aleman, and David Kucera. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Penelope Church Building Fund; or West Ambulance Association. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. May he rest in peace. Resolution Committee Maxine Sefcik Jan Vaculik Marcela Vaculik —SPJST-

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The Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 54, West wishes to express our sympathy to the family of our departed member, NANCY BOGGESS WEBB, age 83, who passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2003 in Richardson, Texas.

She graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in elementary education. During World War II, she did a tour of duty in Germany with the special services of the Red Cross. After returning to the states, she taught school for a number of years. She married Wade Hill Webb on March 2, 1946. She enjoyed her family, friends, gardening, basket-making, decorating, antiques, and traveling. Sister Webb was a member of Acton United Methodist Church, and SPJST Lodge 54, West. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade of 57 years, who passed away May 28, 2003. Survivors include daughters and their spouses, James P. and Cathy Webb Trotter, Royce G. and Cullan Webb Brimage; grandchildren, James P. Trotter, III, Nancy Trotter Brown, Nell Collier Trotter, and Wade Webb Brimage; beloved canine companion, Patrick Webb and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at Restland Memorial Chapel in Dallas, Texas. Interment followed at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23 at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. Donations may be made to Acton United Methodist Church, 3433 Fall. Creek Highway, Granbury, Texas 76049; or the charity of your choice. May she rest in peace. Resolution Committee Maxine Sefcik Jan Vaculik Marcela Vaculik —SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy The officers and membership of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje wish to express our sympathy to the family and friends of our departed sister, SEDONIA ORSAK, 81, of Victoria and formerly of El Campo, who died Monday, December 8, 2003. She was born April 25, 1922 in East Bernard to the late James and Sophie Dybala Hradecky. She was a homemaker, a Catholic, and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include sisters, Ellen Raabe of Edna and Edith Foster of Olivia; and brother, Aldrich Hradecky of El Campo. She is preceded in death by husband, Charles Orsak; and brothers, Stanley Hradecky, Jimmie Hradecky, and George Hradecky. Visitation was at Triska Funeral Home chapel. A Catholic Daughter rosary was recited at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 11 at St. Philip's Catholic Church in El Campo. Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 11 at the church with the Reverend Gary Janak officiating. Burial was at Holy Cross Memorial Park in El Campo. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Charlie Sanders Karen Holub —SPJST-

Wednesday, December 17, 2003—VESTNIK/11

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of November, 2003 DEBITS

117,294.74 Bonds 742,323.50 Mortgage Loans 9,221.02 Certificate Loans 451,777.45 Common Stock Preferred Stock Certificate Of Deposit CCA- A G Edwards CCA- Morgan Stanley CCA- Southwest Securities CCA-Morgan Stanley Home Office Building Real Estate Owned 274.23 EDP Equipment Hardware EDP Equipment Software 499.39 Furniture & Office Equipment 321.00 SPJST Scholarship Fund Profit/Loss on Sale of Bonds Profit/Loss on Sale of Stock 5,538.23 7,974.27 Dividends Annuity Withdrawal Expense Escrow Annuities Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest CD Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Reinsurance Recovered Reinsurance Refund Royalties & Minerals Miscellaneous Mortg. Loan Income Increase in Bonds by Amortization Prem. Income Pd-Up Additions Application Fee Premiums Office Rent-Income Death Claims 76,749.61 298,042.78 Death Claims-Annuities Death Claims- Minors Death Claims- Minors Interest 182.06 401 (K) Plan 288,755.44 Flex Annuities Withdrawals Bonus- JT Certificates 14,823.00 Matured Endowments Refund To Lodges 37,002.62 Premium Refund To Members 15,517.31 Surrender. Value UL Surrenders 21,322.04 UL Surrender Charges District Allocations Convention Museum Operating Expense 188.40 Vestnik Vestnik Postage 10,000.00 Workshops Youth Activities 4,531.80 District Youth Allocations Bond Expense 649.72 Mortgage Loan Expense 1,508.19 Decrease In Bonds By Amortization 27,647.66 Reinsurance 41,551.99 RMO Taxes 35.73 REO Taxes Agents Accounts Payable State Exam/Audit Adj. of Book Value-Home Office Adj. of Book Value-EDP Equip.-Hardware Adj. of Book Value-EDP Equip.-Software Decrease in Book Value of Bonds Adj. of Book Value- Furniture & Office Equip. 49,564.64 Actuary Advertising/Promotional 3,929.08 Appraisal Expense 540.83 Commissions 51,308.30 450.00 Contributions Dist. Frat. Act. Coordinators District Youth Counselors 3,561.06 Society Automobile Expense 2,026.16 Fraternal Activities 17,357.27

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16,327.66 Hospitalization Liability Ins. Legal Service Expense Outside Legal Service Expense 5,342.43 Medical Exams 641.45 Non-Medical Exams 400.00 Membership Dues 13,910.10 Office Maintenance 6,000.00 Office Rent Expense Committee Meetings Organizational Expense 17,252.64 Postage 10,394.18 187,182.64 Salaries SPJST History Project SPJST Golf Charity Project 1,200.00 7,644.10 SPJST Cookbook Project SPJST State Charity Project SPJST B-B-Q Charity Project SPJST Convention Brochure 9,577.97 Office Supplies 1,137.78 Supreme Lodge Meeting 16,167.27 Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA 2,257.95 Telephone 2,484.42 Travel-Officers Travel-Directors 5,232.43 2,280.19 Travel-State Field Representatives 106.17 Travel-Editor Travel-State Youth Director 245.84 1,085.21 Travel-State Frat. Act. Coord. 2,590.72 Research & Development 6,637.43 Home Account Expense $2,618,568.10 Cash Balance 10/31/2003 Credits Debits Cash Balance 11/30/2003

469,298.11 2,524,829.41 2,618,568.10 $375,559.42

Assets: 375,559.42 Cash 110,475,192.30 Bonds 36,080,636.65 Mortgage Loans 2,033,627.97 Certificate Loans 6,087,096.68 Common Stock Preferred Stock 5,103,900.90 Certificate Of Deposit CCA- A G Edwards CCA- Morgan Stanley 6,293,395.49 CCA- Southwest Securities 23,794.87 CCA-Morgan Stanley 629,295.14 Home Office Building 53,023.49 Real Estate Owned 112,138.48 EDP Equipment Hardware 43,772.11 EDP Equipment Software 313,055.06 Furniture & Office Equipment $167,624,488.56 Total Assets Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary —SPJST-

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Youth Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club reports on December meeting Dear Vestnik Readers, We held our monthly meeting on the December 7. We discussed upcoming events and practiced for our Christmas program. After our meeting, we stayed for the adult meeting which was followed by our Christmas party and program. Fun was had by all. Thank you to everyone I received a gift or card from. Your kindness was appreciated. I would also like to thank everyone who helped me in any way for the Miss Texas Teen pageant. There were 149 girls going for only one position. I did not place, but I made a lot of new friends and learned a lot. Thanks again! Vesele Vanoce! and happy new year! Fraternally yours, Brooke Craig, 16 12/17/03 —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club reports on party, coming events Lodge

Let's hear what your members and youth clubs are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

89, Rosebud Youth Club Welcomes New Member

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FAX: (254) 774-7447 Email: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578

Hope everyone has a very me Christmas and a happy new year. God bless you. Anna Dulock 12/17/03 — SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club taking gifts to rest home Lodge

Dear Readers, We had our monthly meeting on Sunday, December the 7. We had our Christmas party. Thank you, everyone, for the gifts and cards. We will be taking gifts to the West Rest Haven on Sunday, December 14. We will be going to Six Flags with our district in January 2004. Our next meeting will be Sunday, January 4, 2004. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sincerely, Bracy Craig, 10 12/17/03 —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club completes holiday projects Lodge

Dear Readers, We had a very nice Christmas party December 7, 2003. A very good meal was enjoyed by all. The youth did a Christmas program. Everyone received a gift and we had our meeting. District Three will be going to Six Flags January 3, 2004. We need to know by Sunday, December 14. We will be taking gifts to the rest home this Sunday, December 14.

Hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! God bless everyone. Fraternally, Jesse Karlik 12/17/03 --SPJST--

Dear Readers, Well, here it is Christmastime. We have finished the crafts for the rest homes; turned in items for the soldiers; and turned in money for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. We have all been busy.

Dressed for the Occasion Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club members participated in the District Three Costume Contest at the Fall Meeting on October 26, 2003 at Lodge 154, Fort Worth. Pictured, from left, are Pizza Amanda Jurik — First Place; Football Player Michael Jurik and Clown Jerrod Ryan.

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club readying for Six Flags trip Dear Readers, Our Christmas party, meeting and Christmas program was Sunday, December 7, 2003. We had a very good meal. Santa Claus came. We will be taking gifts to the West rest home Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m. We took items for the soldiers. Hope everyone can go to the sleepover and Six Flags on January 2 and 3, 2004. Merry Christmas to all and happy new year. God bless all. Bradley Dulock 12/17/03 —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club express season's greetings Lodge

Dear Readers, We had our meeting December 7, 2003 and a wonderful Christmas party, a good meal, and a program which was enjoyed by all. We will be taking our gifts to the West rest home Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m. Hope everyone can go to Six Flags on January 3, 2004. I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. May God bless everyone. Fraternally, Andrew Dulock 12/17/03 —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club reports on December meeting Lodge

President Ashley Sczech called our meeting to order at 10:45 a.m. Our President led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Four members and two adults were present. We discussed items to buy for Operation Valentine. The youth club would like to thank everyone for donating prizes to our prize drawing and for those who bought tickets. The money raised will go to buying supplies for Operation Valentine and will be loved by many soliders. Our Youth Leader and Ashley Sczech provided us with homemade cookies for dessert after our meal. Our next meeting will be January 11, 2004 in Hillje at 1:25 p.m. Fraternally, Craig Cerny 12/17/03 —SPJST-

Lane Griggs

The Lodge 89, Rosebud Youth Club welcomes its newest member, Lane Griggs. He is the son of Buddy and Angela (Marek) Griggs. Lane's brothers and sisters are Lance, Cade, and Ambi. Lane enjoys playing football, baseball, playing with GI Joes, and gymnastics. Lane attends Bluebonnet Trails Elementary School in Manor, Texas where he is in the second grade. Lane was awarded the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, a prestigous honor as only four out of about 100 children are able to achieve this award. —SPJST\..

Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Club reports on Christmas party Dear Members, On Tuesday, December 9, 2003, our youth club had a Christmas party at the adult meeting. We had a lot of members and guests there. We had roast beef with mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, peach cobbler and cookies for dessert. We drew names for Christmas presents. Our youth club sang Christmas carols to our members and guests. We had a great time. You all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Fraternally, James Teakell 12/17/03 —SPJST-

186, Caldwell Youth Club makes Christmas ornaments Lodge

Dear Readers, On December 8, 2003, our youth club had a meeting. We bought our own crafts to make an ornament for our Christmas tree and bought our Christmas cookies to decorate and give them to the nursing home and police station. Everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Chili Night On December 7, 2003, we had chili for our bingo players as a fund raiser. Fraternally, Tana Guess 12/17/03 —SPJST-

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Zprava z nati schtlze ye Westu Texas Vaeni bratfi a mild sestry: Pravidelna etvrtletni schnze u na geho tadu ve Westu, Tx. se konala dne 7. listopadu 2003 v na g za pornerne hojne iteasti elenstva a za sychraveho potasi. President nageho tadu bratr Wilburn Willis ptivital v g echny pfitomne, veetne pfedstavitel ky od Hlavniho fidu Gladys Yatesove, kterd pfinesla vyhry na losovanf a pozdeji pfedala dlouholetYm pracovniknm u tadu plakety, a presidenta 3. okrsku bratra Johnnyho KfiZana. Po ptedneseni pfisahy americke vlajce jsme uctili chvilkou ticha zemfelou Nancy B. Webbovou, bratty Warrena N. Younga a Rudolfa Matulu. PozilstalYm rodinam posilame uprimnou soustrast. Zapis z minule schfize byl eten tajemnici Ann Emeryovou a byl plijat tak, jak byl eten. Obdr2ela take nekolik dopisn o einnosti nagijednoty a ie nag tad ma pravo na 6 delegath a 6 naIradnikit na konvenci, ktera se bude konat od 14. do 16. eervna 2004. Zpravu o finanenich zaleitostech podala finanenf tajemnice sestra Maxine §efelkova, ktera za mesice zaii a filen neobdriela Zidne Clenske poplatky a nagi agenti nezapsali ani jedno pojisteni. Od blizkeho tadu se k nam ptidala rodina Sulakova ye tiech generacich. Srdedne je u nakho fidu vitame. Na g i up1imnou soustrast jsme vyjacitili rodine sestry Nancy B. Webbove, ktera zeinfela dne 18. eer y -na203,brtWeN.Younga, kter zemfel 6. lijna 2003 a Rudolfa Matuly, ktery zemfel 10. tijna 2003. Poslali jsme smutedni kartu portstale rodine a odeslali oznameni k uvefejnein-do Ve'stniku. Podle oznameni z Hlavni tifadovny ze dne 31. 'fijna. 2003 mime mit 853 z toho 302 aktivnich bleat a 551 zaplacenych elem. Ve skuteenosti !name 851 elenti, z toho 113 elenti mladeze a 738 dospelYch Merit. Do konce lijna zapsali nagf agenti celkem 18 novYch elm& Jejf zprdva byla pfijata tak, jak byla btena. Sestra §efeikova- pfipomenula elenstvu, ze musiine ur6it bratskeho pracovnika na rok 2003 u nageho faclu a take upozornila na to, e si na gi veterani zaslouii tictu za obeti ye vgech valkach a nyni mladi" lide zase slodi nag i vlasti a proto je nutno posbcrat osobni hygienicke potteby a dobre veci pro odevzcldni do Iraku. Byly zaloIerty dva dal gr rady, v Harker Heights, Tx. a v Abilene,Tx.

17.prosinec 2003 President Willis podekoval sestte gefeckove za dlouholetou a peelivou praci pro nag rsd jegte spoleene s jejim manlelem Rudou a sestfe Yatesove za dopisy z Hlavni ufadovny, aby nage lady vidy pracovaly ku prospechu na geho elenstva, obcf a ostatnich obCanii. Pfipomenul, aby si elenove zapsali hodiny a penize odpracovane pro dobro ostatnich lidi na formulate. Nag e pokladni sestra Mary Lou Myn'afova pfednesla velmi dobrou finariCni zprivu, ktera byla pfijata tak, jak byla etena. Sestra Maxine §efelkova podekovala eeskdmu dopisovateli za jeho prki a posilani pfispevlai a fotografii do Vestniku, tiskovemu organu nagi jednoty. Vice president tddu bratr Freddie Kaluia stale hleda piwodni obrazek nagf sine po roku 1904, zdi se, ze je nutno se spokojit i s malovanYm obrazkem, proto& vetsina dokumentil shofela s touto prvni" sini, ale kdyby nekdo mel starodivny obrdzek, pfineste jej Freddimu k pouzit Prvni sift vyhofela v roce 1922. Freddie potfebuje obrazky a ela'nky z dejin na-si sine, aby vgech no mohl upravit do pane kniiky na pamdtku k oslavdm stoleteho zaloieni a trvani na g eho fddu. Pfipomenul, ze nage vanoeni besidka se bude konat prvni nedeli v prosinci dne 7. prosince 2003, jidlo a pit( bude pfipraveno, elenky pfinesou zakusky. Pak probehly volby: presidentem nageho fddu byl zvolen bratr Wilburn Willis, vice presidentem byl zvolen bratr Freddie Kaltaa, tajemnici a reporterkou byla zvolena Ann Emeryovd, finanMi" tajemnici a koordinitorkou sestra Maxine Sefeikova, pokladnici sestra Mary Lou Myndiovd, beskym dopisovatelem byl zvolen Jan Vacua, staronovf tirednici byli zvoleni jednomyslne a ostatni vybory zustavaji v uradech jako doposud. Pak bylo zvoleno gest delegat6 a nahradnikti na celostatni konvenci v lete pligtiho roku. Zvoleni byli Edwin Nors, Wilburn Willis, Ann Emeryovd, Mary Lou Mynatova, Maxine Sefeckovd, Terry Sefaik, a Lil Matugova. Pak sestra Gladys Yatesova pfedala plakety peti denim, kteIf pracuji dlouhou dobu u nageho ladu: Janice KalOovd, Mary Lou Mynat'ovd, Ray Mata, Terry Sefeik a Jan Vaculik. President 3. okrsku bratr Johnnie Krizan blahop4ikl novym urednikum ke zvoleni na Prigti rok a pochvLil priaci nagich agentii a vysvetlil vYhodu v torn, le Hlavni t'ifadovna rdda p'fia penize za ka-zdeho noveho elena u jednoty. Upozornil take, ze 'eesk4 (CEFT) vzdelavaci nadace

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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. I

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Severotexaska universita (University of North Texas) v Dentonu, Tx. uzavieii o ustanoveni katedry Ceske hudby a kultury na universite a zandjily sbirku na tuto katedru. Universita bude mit katedru eeske hudby a kultury a vytiiije vice nei desetilete spolupiace s Jankkovou akademil nnisicicy'ch umeni v Brne na Morava k tomu, aby pozvala uCitele hudby, umelce a cele soubory k piYedstavenim do Dentonu, Tx. a odtud by takova skupina cestovala po Texasu a oboha o tila kulturni &oval na'ich krajanu. Bratr KfiXan se bude snaiit do vanoc roku 2003 posbirat prostfedky v nagem okrsku a pfedat je pokladnikovi nadace Tony Pustejovskemu s oznatenim gekti CEFT/UNT Fund na adrese: Anton PustejovskY, 4632 W. Stanford Avenue, Dallas, TX. 75207. Kaidd edstka na katedru eeskehudby a kultury bude ocenena. Fraternalistou roku byl zvolen president nageho fddu bratr Wilburn Willis, kter5, podekoval za dfiveru

June 28 -,July 21, 2004 Czechoslovak Foreign Institute Announces Prague Summer Study 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) 562-2207.

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Bronze SPJST cemetery markers are available for purchase through the Home Office for $10. The price includes postage and handling. The markers, which measure three inches in diameter, include a four-inch threaded post for mounting. To purchase a marker or to receive additional information, please contact the President's office at (800) 7277578 or write the SPJST Home Office at P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. —SPJST61enstva. Losovard vyhrali: Anna Hlavenkova, Ray Maths, Maxine gefeikovi, Mary Lou Mynatovi, Ivonne Norsova, Janice Kalu2ova, Mona Zahirniakova, Edwin Nors, Christine Bishopova, a Cindy Matiignvd. Po ukoneeni schaze setrvalo elenstvo v druine besede pfi dobre svatine. Nezapomefite na vanotnibesidku v prvanedeli prosince, ktera se ryhle ani se nenadejeme.. Pfijate vgichni se pobavit, setkat se se starYmi pl-ateli a najil si nova Odtele. Dobre pohotent bude pfipraveno a mnoho vcf bude vylosovano k potegeni vyherck Pfijde nds nav'stivit i svat Mikulg s pan( Mikul g'ovou a pIinesou pane ddrky pro mlade i Buda to Ana v6nonibescdka a proto pvrijdte vgichni do nigl sine. S bratrskYm pozdravem Jan Vaculik -SPJST-

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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Note: 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 Friday, December 19-Social/game night,. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 - New Year's Eve Social 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 Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Ever Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polkas, waltzes, mix music, 8 p.m. to 12 am. 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. LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m. LODGE 24, CYCLONE 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 located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, December 20-Rental 21-Martinek Sunday, December Christmas party 27-Private Saturday, December 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 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan. LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, December 20-Sammy Coone and the Outlaws Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Cherokee Rose Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30, followed by meeting at 1 p.m. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items. 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 29, TAYLOR 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 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 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 47, SEATON 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 Heisler 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 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 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 2 p.m. LODGE 67 SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2003 -VESTN1K/15 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) 8548423. 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 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) 8270920 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 meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 3481514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 7784371/shop; or (254) 773-6164 /home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, December 20-Manny Green, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Sunday, December 21-Blue Room Party: Red Ravens, polkaJvariety, 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 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 Nightfirst and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Tune in KAAMAM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817) 6241361.

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. Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO 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 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 Contact Secretary Ginny Sundays.

Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m. LODGE 164, RIO,HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of March, June, and September. The first Sunday of December is the Christmas dinner and officer elections. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, December 20- Misbehavin', Country and western music. Wednesday, December 31-New Year's Eve dance with entertainment by Moses Rangel, Country and western music. Saturday, January 17, 2004-Forever Country Saturday, February 7-Moses Rangel Saturday, March 6-Moses Rangel 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 1-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call John Hilcher (817) 293-8166. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For 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. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Please note: 2003 Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December" at 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) LODGE 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, December 17-East Texas Cloggers Beginners, 6 to 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ East Texas Cloggers/intermediates, 7 to 8' p.m. December 20 -SPJST Saturday, 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) 6321124 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, For black-eyed peas, and corn bread. 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 Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center unless otherwise noted. Note: Youth club meetings are at the same time and same location unless otherwise noted. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 3 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend, and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest, and maybe we can make a member out of him. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. The youth club meets at the same time. -SPJST-

it's all part of the SPJST Monthly Lodge Incentive Contest being conducted in conjunction with the SPJST's Outreach 2003 Membership Drive. Roll of Honor Every month your lodge meets its monthly sales quota, the name of your lodge and lodge officers will be printed in the Lodge Roll of Honor in the Vestnik to recognize you for your efforts.

Roll of Honor Picture All lodges that meet their monthly quotas for 10 months in the year 2003 will have a picture of their lodge and lodge officers displayed in the SPJST Home Office lobby.

Congratulations to these lodges that met their quotas in November. Please direct your lodge officer updates and/or corrections to the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer (800) 727-7578. Thank you.

District One Lodge 1, Fayetteville

Vice President/FAC Glenn Pflughaupt Secretary Irene Polansky Treasurer Brenda Minarcik

Lodge 9, Snook

President Donnie Hejl Vice President/FAC Bonnie Walker Second Vice President David Kovar Secretary Stacey Eldridge Treasurer Donnie Victorick Youth Leader Marie Shelfer Assist.Youth Leader Sharon Kovar

Lodge 17, New Tabor President Randal A. Gaas Vice President Wilfred Hildebrand Secretary Ben Trcalek, Jr. Treasurer/Financial Secretary Stanley F. Mrnustik Reporter Linda Gaas Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek Assist. Youth Leader/FAC Holly Narro

Lodge 67, Schulenburg

President Ernest J. Kutac Vice President/Treasurer Johnnie Holub Secretary Mary Ann Kutac

Lodge 186, Caldwell

President Victor Mendez Vice President/FAC Larry Brinkman Secretary/Reporter Elwood Moore Treasurer Thomas Cannon Youth Leader Michelle Mendez Assist. Youth Leaders Yolanda Brinkman/ Lana Teakell

Lodge 189, Bryan College-Station President Albert Ray Scasta Vice President Henry Mayo Second Vice President/FAC Claudia Pine SecretaryfTreasurer/Financial Secretary/Reporter Charles Munday

District Two Lodge 24, Cyclone

President Brian Vanicek Vice President/FAC David Nauert Secretary Ginger Greger Treasurer Barbara Macek Reporter Bobby Hoelscher Youth Leader Joan Vanicek Assist. Youth Leader Kathy Penn

Lodge 47, Seaton

President Edwin Pechal First Vice President Edwin Vasicek Second Vice President/FAC Beth Rabroker Secretary Adeline Kohutek Treasurer/Financial Secretary. Gladys Marek Reporter Dorothy Pechal Youth Leader Heidi Bartek Assist. Youth Leader Pam Morris

Lodge 48, Beyersville

President Sid Srnensky Vice President Bonnie Wolf FAC Bobby Wuensche Secretary Linda Wuensche Treasurer Bonnie Urbanek Reporter./Youth Leader Denisse Wuensche

Lodge 80, Holland President Harold Rohde Vice President Frank Pajestka, Jr. FAC Melissa Vrabel Secretary Linda Hill Treasurer Glen Latham Reporter Estelle Coker Youth Leaders Gracie and Jason Schlickeisen

Lodge 87, Temple

President Dan Kacir Second Vice President Don Alford Secretary/Reporter Bertha Capps Treasurer Daryl Entrop Youth Leader Pam Sedita Capps Assist. Youth Leader Trish Mathis

Lodge 89, Rosebud

President/Assist. YL Tammy Martinez Vice President/FAC Adam Martinez Secretary/Treasurer/Youth Leader Patsy Baker Reporter Ramona Gerich

Lodge 221 Harker Heights President Rirchard Barber Vice President David Dobecka Secretary/Treasurer Ann Paruzinski Youth Leader Stacy Dobecka Asst. Y.L. Susie Weist Reporter Judy Barber

*Lodge 234, Lockhart

District Three Lodge 6, Cottonwood

President Johnnie Krizan First Vice President Ray Perez Second Vice President Milton Peterson FAC/Secretary Barbara Hykel Treasurer/Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka Financial Secretary George Straten Reporter Stella Perez Assist. Youth Leader Lydia Dobecka

Lodge 178, Longview

President Viola Kocian Vice President/FAC Floyd Snider Secretary/Treasurer/Financial Secretary Mildred Wiesner

Lodge 183, Arlington President Ann Pustejovsky Vice President Ella Mikeska Second Vice President Dorothy Adamek FAC Milka Bralic Secretary Daniel Roznovsky Treasurer Pat Sill Financial Secretary Angeline Stiborek Reporter Martha Phillips Youth Leader Kay Weeks

Lodge 204, Stephenville President Sandra Pierce Vice President/FAC Judith Riola Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter Norman Kneschk

Lodge 205, Terrell President George Mullins Vice President Willie Janicek Secretary/Treasurer Charles Freeman

*Lodge 210, Fairfield

District Four Lodge 49, Rowena President/Reporter Nancy Schwertner Vice President Becky Schwertner FAC Beverly Teplicek Secretary Sylvia Rollwitz Financial Secretary Maynard Schwertner

Lodge 73, Seymour President Ed Blankenship Vice President/FAC Patricia Tomanek Secretary/Reporter Alice Orsak Treasurer/Financial Secretary Peggy Blankenship

Lodge 160, San Angelo President Dale Weise Vice President Sharon Hohmann FAC Diana Pelzel Secretary Charlene Dusek Treasurer Suzie Dusek Youth Leader Jill Miller

*Lodge 229, Abilene *Lodge 242, Amarillo

District Five Lodge 156, Baytown

President Darrell Vojacek Vice President Frank Martinka FAC Rose Martinka Secretary/Reporter Pamela "Penny" Vojacek Treasurer Jerry Vojacek Financial Scty. Brenda Vojacek

Lodge 172, Pasadena

President Robert Mayfield First Vice President/FAC Lillie Mae Peter Second Vice President/ Reporter Julius Zella Secretary Josephine Mayfield Treasurer Tennie Walla Financial Secretary Henrietta Krenek Youth Leader Adeena Reyes

Lodge 175, Rosenberg

President/Treasurer/ Financial Secretary/ Reporter Pat Parma Secretary Guenter Merkle

Lodge 191, Lufkin

President Sarah and Doyle Oliver Vice President Ken and Joyce Carter FAC John and Helen Anderson Secretary Peggy and Jack Gartner Treasurer Joyce and Ken Carter Youth Leader Ken Carter

District Six Lodge 30, Taiton

President Karen Kaspar Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele FAC/Secretary Wanda Dorotik TreasurerNouth Leader Lisa Bubela

Lodge 32, Victoria President Franklin Elles Vice President Adolf Motel Secretary/Reporter Mary Raska Treasurer Lois Elles Youth Leader Yvonne Horelka Assist. Youth Leader Rodney Horelka

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje President Ardis Bacak Vice President/Assist. Y.L. Debbie Sczech FAC Dee Floyd Secretary Sheldon Holub Treasurer Lorraine Kana Youth Leader Jennifer Kunetka

Lodge 63, Sweet Home

President Donald Zabransky Vice President Diane Ward FAC/Reporter Elaine Berkovsky Secretary Ann Moseley Treasurer Earline Zabransky Youth Leader Lolly Mican

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Lodge 97, Placedo

President Yvonne Garrett Vice President Shirley Sklar FAC Sylvia Blum Secretary Lanail Oslovsky Treasurer/Financial Secretary Dennis Vanek Reporter Donna Vanek Youth LeaderSusan Kopecky

Lodge 148, El Maton

President/FAC David Zielonka Vice President Frank Hahn Secretary/Reporter/Youth Leader Diana Johnson Treasurer Gay Lynn Thurmond Assist. Youth Leader Cheryl Zielonka

*Lodge 223, Palacios

District Seven Lodge 107, Floresville President Glen Pruski Vice President Anthony Sears, Sr. FAC Polly Bayer Secretary/Assist. Y.L. Connie Jo Popham-Purchis Treasurer Diane Korus Financial Secretary Elizabeth Bielefeld Reporter Roxanne Bertrand Youth Leader Wendy Pruski

Lodge 133, San Antonio

President Jarolyn Popp Vice President/ FAC Vicki Reese Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter Michelle Popp

Lodge 164, Rio Hondo

President/Financial Secretary Aloise Zdansky Vice President Charles Krupala FAC Diane Busse Secretary/Treasurer Louis Krupala

Lodge 202, Jourdanton President Jeff Barta Vice President Larry Wagner, Jr. Second Vice President/FAC Mary Ann Barta Secretary Bettie House Treasurer Melba Novosad Youth Leader Belenda Barta Assist. Youth Leader Kathy Wagner

Lodge 239, Hondo President Terry Hernandez First Vice President Juan Lopez Secretary/Treasurer Tammy Hernandez Youth Leader Anarae Lopez Asst. Youth Leader Rosalinda Gauna

*Lodge 213 Fredricksburg *Lodge Not Chartered