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SRN odge Vice President Gene McBride, right, congratulates the 'e Top Producers for 2003. Pictures, fro left, are Juan Lopez e 439, Hondo - Tops in Applications; Terry Hernandez of Lodge rtdo - Tops in Insurance Written; and Sisik Skrab nek of Lodge Tabor - Tops in Earned Premium. Tt ? )resentations ?re made February t'anque4 ,PJST Lr-." r)---77nition and inco r on page for 20C: = Award-winnin-, ace 2, L)y district, nta • : 7nizeci on

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sP SPJST HOME OFFICE (800) 727-7578 FAX: (254) 774-7447 On the Worldwide Web at www.spjst.com

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

EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spist.com PRESIDENT HOWARD LESHIKAR Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 771-1359

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 (325) 234-8117 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

VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF Office Phone:(254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Cell Phone: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LANITA ANGLIN Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 email: lanitaa@spjst.com FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 email:jerrymik@spjst.com Home Phone: (254) 773-2950 LEGAL ADVISOR SIDNEY KACIR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 email: Iglofc@stonemedia.com P.O. Box 5119, Temple, TX 76505 DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR Z.,\ONNIE VICTORICK Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 (979) 224-3125 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878 DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR FRANK E. KLINKOVSKY Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504

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Fac:s anc: Fig...res When the Publication Committee met in January, they asked and received permission from the Supreme Lodge, to print this March 17 Vestnik in color. They wanted you to see the impact that color and a higher grade of newsprint can make in the way that we communicate. If you like what you see, they want to hear from you. If you don't like what you see, they want to know that too. Thanks to new computer to color plate technology and computer-coded mailin g, methods, the cost to print and mail this week's 24-page color issue is about the same as if it were printed in black-and-white. In fact, it has been the VestnIk's readiness and ability to inteuate innovation, that have kept production costs down over the years. Whereas it cost $70,874 to print the Vestal( in 1992, printing expenses incurred in 2004 were $54,164 — approximately 24 percent less. On the other hand, postage expenses have increased. Whereas the Vestnik incurred postage expenses of $65,000 in 1992, that amount increased by 45 percent to $100,000 in 2003. In 2003, theVestak's combined printing and postage expenditures represented approximately 4.37 percent of Total Lodge and Member Benefits extended and approximately 3.24 percent of Total Society Disbursements recorded for the s .onne period.

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd kc • steika, 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 (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47 Angleton, TX 77515 (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K Rosenberg. TX 77471 (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 353 North 78130 (8 : 0) 606-7787 View. New Braunfels, STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WEST, FIC Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 email: spjst@hotmaii.com

The Publication Committee also wants to hear from you with regard to the frequency with which you receive your newspaper. Whereas some members have expressed a desire to receive the Vestnik every two weeks, others continue to anticipate the weekly arrival of the Vestnik, In the event that the Vestnik were to publish every two weeks, the Publication Committee would consider recommending the publication of a quarterly SPJST magazine in addition to the Vestnik. Your timely input on all of items is important. The PubHcar:oi-, Committee will be making thek- recommendations to the By-Laws Committee on or before their April 14 deadline for accepting By-Law recommendations to be considered by the 2004 SPJST Convention.

Let's Haar From You! Plea.,:e take a few minutes to complete and send in the short survey below. If you have additional comments that you would like for the Publication Committee to consider; please do so on a separate sheet and send your completed survey — or or before April 1 to:

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

STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT One Bill Orsak(979) 272-8902 Mobil (979) 324-0056; Fax (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT Two Zachary Kramer Cell: (254) 534-4967 DISTRICT Three Jerrx Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DIS i RICT Four (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (325) 442-3038 (325) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICT Five Lynn Johnsen. RC, (281) 599-0952 Cell: (281) 635-9293 email: spist_sfr5@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT Six Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell: (979) 332-1616 email: kkaspar@wcecnetnet DISTRICT Seven Hector Garcia (361) 668-4670 Cell: (361) 548-5702

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

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES Office (254) 773-1575

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 - AI Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, TX 76021 (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381 Rowena, TX 76875 (325) 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

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office (254) 773-1575 Cell: (254) 534-0807 email: melaniez@vvm.com

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DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT ONE - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 F.M. 166, Caldwell, TX 77836 (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Street, Burlington, TX 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Momingsid9 Dallas, TX 75206 (214) 826-3557 District Four - Leta Neeley, P.O. Box 1124 Abilene, TX 79604 (325) 437-0456 District Five - Barbara Linney Gonzales, 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, TX (713) 649-6138 District Six - Marcy Dorotik, 2501 Tan9lewilde No. 159, Houston, TX 77063 (713) 90t-1630 District Seven - Liz Bielefeld, 4339 FM 1303 Floresville, TX 73. 114 (830) 393-6037

[:1 I like the idea of an SPJST quarterly magazine, published in addition to the Vestak.

DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691 DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN Home Phone: (325) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855 DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, TX 77836 (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. , 53, Temple, TX 76501 (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Geller, 526 Karen Waco, Tx. 76706 (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, TX 76905 (325) 651-8550

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

SPJST Pub:!calion Committee Secretary Heien Kelner 911 Avenue K Rosenberg, Texas 77471

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Pledge of Allegiance Welcome Welcome by Lodge 29, Taylor Introduction of Supreme Lodge Officers Little Mr. and Miss SPJST Pageant Membership Drive Program Supreme Lodge Report Acknowledgement of Deceased Members Minutes of Fait Meeting Treasurer's eport 3C7rt_ ire! a strict Youth Counselor's report =4es to the District Two Report of Audit Committee Meeting *re rr'ncourFraternal Activities Coordinator's eport a;:i . ring guests as this Fraternalists of the Year Recognition w also be • merntersh", District Two Director's Report drive event. For the yc ," Lifetime Achiever Awards set, the Little Mr. and Miss l.Lodge Attendance Pcigeent and an Easter hunt Nave ave is been schs S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director's Report ulea. Re .d Kathy and Potsy's siness Old letters t •• details. f. _ [ess —SPJST—

r.5, East Bernard 186th anniversary Progressive Straight Domino Tournament at Lodge 49, Rowena Lodge 172, Pasadena Workers' Party District Two Spring Meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge 133, San Antonio Anniversary Luncheon 7 Lodge 88, Houston Easter Egg Hunt 27 State "42" • *min° rnament at Lo ge 13, Ni e :ox* April 3 Texas Spring Gala at Lodge 2, Cyclone April 3 District Five Spring Meeting at Loge 88, Houston pril 4 L.ge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party April 9 Good Friday pril 10 S ',DST Easter Eggstravaganza t Lions "ark in Temple pril 13 - 15 SPJST Supreme Loge Quarterly Meeting at S ST Hoe • ce pril 14 eadline to submit SPJST y-Law recommendations The i'oster Bunni n- kes rN 18 District One Spring Mee' ti g reiuin appearance c Erie E• ster E. strevaganza at at Lodge 9, Snook Lions Park on April 11. 21 S JST Lo •e 79, Corp s Christi wards tinner A pril 24 0 ge 1 17, Falls County Men -ersitip Drive 0;y1T1piCS -

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District Two Spring Meeting March 21 in Taylor to include membership drive To All District Two Members, On behalf of SPJST District Two, I wish to extend to all members of SPJST District Two a very special invitation to attend the 2004 SPJST District Two Spring Meeting on Sunday, March 21, 2004 at Lodge 29, Taylor. Registration begins at 1 p.m., and the meeting will start at 2 p.m. As you know, this is our "business" meeting, and this year, we will be doing something just a little out of the ordinary incorporating a membership drive into the meeting. The Supreme Lodge will be paying each district $1,000 each year provided the state achieves its sales goals. Our part as a district is that we must hold two membership drives per year to receive the funds. So this will be our first membership drive for the year, and it will be held in conjunction with our spring meeting. Tell Your Friends

To make it a successful membership drive, we need help at all levels. We are encouraging all District Two members to bring guests to our spring meeting. Staff will be present from the Home Office to talk to everyone, especially the guests, about the benefits of SPJST membership and what our organization has to offer. Prize drawings will be held for both members who bring guests to the meeting and to the guests who attend. Lifetime Achiever awards will be presented along with special recognition to our 50-, 75-, age 96- members and Fraternalist of the Year nominees. We want to encourage all of these special members receiving awards and recognition to please attend and receive the recognition that they've earned as members of the SPJST. In addition to our awards program, the youth will participate in a Mr./Miss SPJST Parade program. Remind the youth in your lodge that between 1 and 2 p.m., Patsy will be registering entries for the Christmas Card Design Contest. Please bring guests to our meeting and participate in our membership campaign. Make make it a success! For the last three years, starting in

District Five spring meeting

April 3 at Lodge 88, Houston Mark your calendar on Sunday, April 3, 2004 and plan to attend the District Five Spring Meeting at Lodge 88, Houston, at 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas 77009. Lunch will be served and 50-, 75-, and 96-year members, Fraternalist of the Year, and Honorable Mention Candidates will be honored. More information in the next notice, but mark April 3 on your calendar. Fraternally, Mildred Holman District Five Secretary —SPJST—

THE ri egliNvEhrtzt3h1 Deadline to submit SPJST By-Law recommendations Wednesday, April 14 Convention time is drawing near! Please take note of the following dates. All recommendations of motions for changing By-Laws must be signed and in the hands of the ByLaw Committee Secretary prior to April 14, 2004, in order to be considered. The secretary will forward all signed recommended changes to the By-Laws to the Vestnik for publication. Recommendations will be accepted from individual members as well as from lodges. If you can tie the recommendation to a published By-Law number, please do so. Also, please remember to sign all recommendations. April 14, 2004

Deadline for Recommendations June 13 - 16, 2004

Convention in Temple Submitted by, Beverly J. Teplicek, By-Law Committee Scty. 817 FM 381 Rowena, Texas 76875 —SPJST-

Bayer requests support in race for SPJST President Bob

Delegates of the XXIX Convention of the SPJST, I need and want your help and your vote to become the next president of this great society. I want to lead our society to the top and want our society to become a leader among Bob Bayer fratemals. I want other societies to know who and what we are and that we are not a small society that is just sitting around. We are on the move, a move in the right direction. We are showing a growth pattern that we have never experienced before. I consider this leadership role a full time job. Even if it means a 24-hour, seven-day week. If elected, I will be in the office, working for the betterment of our society. When and if I am out of the office, one of the other officers will know where I am. I think that this is a very important detail in case a very important issue comes up. My office will be open to all and everyone. If elected, I will need your help to reach out to the future, the future of our great society, the SPJST. How do we do this? By teaching and guiding our youth of today, for tomorrow, for they shall be our future. Yes, it is a difficult path to the unknown, but we must make a path for them to follow. We must get them involved at all levels. Do not be afraid to put them on a committee or in some kind of leadership role in your lodge. With our guidance and teachings, they will follow and then lead us into the future, for they shall preserve our heritage and our history. The following is a good example of pathways for all of us to follow and teach. The secret to leadership and happiness is to do the following: Forget. Be able to forget an issue that has risen and has been resolved. Apologize. Apology does not hurt if it is accepted, youth as well as adults understand apologies. Admit errors. Admit to errors that may be yours and then it will work out. Avoid mistakes. Try to avoid making mistakes and move on. Do not cover up mistakes, work them out. Listen to advice. This is very

important. Youth as well as adults can learn from this. Keep your temper. Hold back for you temper will get you nowhere. Shoulder the blame - if it is yours, accept it and go on. Think first and act accordingly. Look at the pros and cons of any issue, think hard and then act accordingly. Put the needs of others before your own. What can we do, or I do to improve our society. By listening, talking, and learning more of what our members need. Forgive. Above all, be able to forgive. Try putting as may of these secrets to leadership and happiness into your daily routine as possible. Soon you and I will be rewarded with a more positive outlook. These are some of the pathways that our members could use to guide our youth into the future of the SPJST. Help me to reach out, not for a star, but to our youth, who are the stars. Let us teach them all that they will need to know about our society and its heritage so they can be come our future leaders. About our LAM — What a golden treasure. We must keep supporting this great endeavor to preserve our Czech heritage and history. This is one of the most valuable assets of the SPJST. I beieve that the president should become more involved with the LAM Committee. About our ENC — Another endeavor that has not gotten the respect it should. We need to find some major donors for this project. We envision a place to have gatherings for families, youth, senior seminars, business meetings, and educational classes for all. Remember, we voted this in at our 2000 'Convention. About the Fraternal Department — This department has helped more lodges than ever before, as can be seen by our incentive awards program. I feel that we need to help our lodges become more involved with our programs. This year we have 71 lodges out of 114 lodges that made the incentive award program. About the Insurance Department — What can I say that hasn't already been said. We have had three record breaking years in a row. Our Insurance Department has done a super job and looking to continue this trend with new products to sell. We have grown in all aspects of the Insurance Department. We have licensed and trained state field reps in all districts to train our great sales force. About our Mortgage Department —

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VESTNIK What an opportunity our members have to get a loan to purchase a home or farm. Our rates are competitive with other companies. We are here to help our members. We will work with you. About Investments — Before 2002, we were buying and holding on to our investments. On an average year we might take in an average of $200,000 profit. Sometimes it took up to three months to do anything, then it was too late to act accordingly. This had to change, the directors and officers held many meetings discussing the pros and cons of hiring a consulting firm. Since hiring the consulting firm, we now know within an hour of buying or selling stocks and bonds. Our profits are in excess of $3,000,000 since hiring the firm. Because of the new accounting procedures, the Society will only be able to show a realized profit of approximately $500,000 towards the net gain from operations. I think that this was a very good and bold move on the part of the board. About our Youth Department — It is second to none. The Youth Department is a number one class program, celebrating 50 great years. They have excellent leadership; it would be a pleasure to work with them. About our Vestnik — I believe that we need to upgrade our Vestnik to a better grade of paper. I think that we need more feature articles run in the paper. SPJST as a whole is growing very rapidly in all areas. When this happens, expenses are going to go up. We must either sell more insurance products or cut expenses or do both. Some more qualifications that will help me in office are: I was a delegate to four RVOS conventions. • I was a sales rep and adjuster for RVOS for 15 years. I served one year on the Wilson County Appraisal Board. I served 10 years with the. Floresville Volunteer Fire Department. I belong to the Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in Floresville. I was District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus for two years. I was District Warden of the Knights of Columbus for one year. I served on the Floresville Peanut Festival Board for two years. Fraternally, Bob Bayer —SPJST-

Let's hear what you're doing to make a positive difference in your communities. Send news and photos to: Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 Email: vanicek@spjst.com Questions? (800) 727-7578

Lodge 5, Pilot Point-

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The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by President Jack Carender. The minutes were read by Secretary Dean Carender and approved as read. Treasurer Elise Koerner delivered her report. Virginia Pelzel made a motion to accept the report as read. The motion was seconded by Bill Heitzman. We were privileged to have District Three Director Johnnie Krizan present with us. He brought out several ideas that could help us get off to a new start. Vice President Bill Heitzman and Eloise Pelzel are looking around for a permanent location for our lodge. There was some discussion and possibilities brought out. It was the tabled until our next meeting. Johnnie Krizan installed new officers for 2004: President Jack Carender Vice President Bill Heitzman Secretary (Mrs.) Dean Carender Treasurer Elise Koerner Reporter Jack Carender Guide (Mrs.) Dean Carender

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All officers were reinstalled and accepted by acclamation. For April meeting information, you may call Dean or Jack Carender (903) 564-7359; or Bill or Angie Heitzman (940) 437-5561. Respectfully submitted, Jack Carender Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 8, Wei ar

reports on Feb ary meeting Hello to everyone from members of Lodge 8, Weimar! We met Monday, February 23, 2004 at 7 p.m. There were 16 members and three visitors present. One of our newest members, Paige Delgado, was at the meeting. She helped the president call the meeting to order. We then recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence for our departed members. Before we stated our business meeting, we had the beef vegetable stew prepared by JoAnn Jares. Other members brought crackers, bread, corn bread and various other side dishes. Desserts were plentiful, too. After our delicious meal, we proceeded on with the meeting. All the officers were present. The minutes were read by the secretary and approved. Treasurer Henrietta Veselka reported we received our lodge refund which amounted to $453. We also deposited money for seven more cookbooks amounting to $77. Our expenses for the month were $260.49 which included meeting expenses, cookbooks, and a donation to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum. The report was approved by vote of the members. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Erline Janik reported sending welcome cards to our new members. Our cookbook sales have been going very well. We are working on our fourth case of books.

Order, Pie e! Paige Delgado, the newest member of Lodge 8, Weimar, lent President Leo Jares a hand in calling the February meeting to order. The next lodge meeting is March 22 at 7 p.m. Leo Jares reported going to the District Six Cemetery meeting held at Moravia on Sunday, February 15. A good response was received from all in attendance. The next workday is March 20 at the Velehrad Cemetery. An invitation to attend the District Six Spring Meeting, Sunday, March 14 in Hallettsville was extended to all members. The awards banquet was scheduled for Saturday, February 28. All of our officers planned to attend. Lodge 8 members also voted to buy an ad in the convention brochure. We want to show Lodge 8 has an active lodge and support our Director Mike Ahlstrom for Supreme Lodge President. As a project for Join Hands Day, we are collecting pop tabs to be turned in at our April meeting. Birthday wishes were extended to Rosie Shumbera who had birthday on February 2. Evelyn Shumbera who is in the nursing home was reported to be on the sick list. Margie Gruenwald thanked everyone for the card sent to her when she broke her wrist. The next meeting will be March 22 at 7 p.m. Fraternally, JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST-

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Dear Members, Donnie Hejl called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Hayden and Hannah

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Kovar and Zachery Shelfer led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was recognized for Anita Sebesta. Stacey Eldridge read the minutes from the last meeting. They stood approved as read. David Kovar gave the hall managers financial report. Sharon Kovar gave the youth leader's report. There were 40 youth present for their meeting. Jimmy Green from Camp Cando youth program was the speaker. He i!'rom BVC ,,*_SA in Bryan. The Lze ohmic books non ..-;oda taL. Vietorick gave the treasurJr er'.. nor Donnie. nlembers and terminations wore ....?proved. Th o1 oted to install a new vas a big success. c.yone's support. be a work day at the hall c 28 at 3 p.m. Sunday, The ... meeting will be Wednesd:i, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. The youth club meets at 6:30 p.m. e sure and come and bring a friend. If you know of someone who is not receiving the Vestnik, please contact one of the lodge officers. We will be happy to get them started. See you at the next meeting. Ann Schoeneman eporter —SPJST—

Your $50 donation includes the meal, beverages, entertainment and prize drawing! For tickets, please call any of these numbers 985-0007, 985-2484, 985-2258, 583-4356, 5340807, 985-2354, 985-2537, 5833378, 774-7856, or 583-3378 Hope to see you there! Fraternally, Texas Spring Gala Organizers Committee

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of year again! -- I s -tat f thoughts turn to spring, spring cleaning, and — of cocrse — the Texas Spring Gala at Loc.,ge 24, Cyclone. This year's theme is "Barnod Bonanza." Think of Hee-Ha with polka music, harbect:f prizes! Doors will open at 5:32 with the meal being served aro L.: 6:15 p.ni. Our "surprise guest" is due to arrive around 6:45 p.m. with the Vrazels set to play, starting at 7 p.m. As always, there will be a silent auction and door prizes galore awarded at 10 p.m. Top prize is a $1,000 shoppin g spree to your favorite store! Other Fizes include gift to: e:

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Lodge 88, Houston's Paul Beck Funds Salvation Army Family Learn Center On January 18, 2004, Houston's Salvation Army Family Residence unveiled the realization of a longawaited dream: a family learning center. The 9,000 square-foot facility was made possible throu gh a generous donation by SPJST LoCze 88. Houston member Paul Bee' . The Maria C 3eck Learn' 10 the men: Center, is of Paul Beck's s'ster. The folic mg article is an excen 'om a s )ry al..3ut me by reporter Josef " __ • that Barbara Beck Lea:ni _ the appeared in a recent Chronicle.

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or drive on your way you might notice the g::: -uilding with multicolored panels, see the children phying outside under a palm tree sprinkler, and conether residential sider it just (level t ir community center. But inside the Salvation Army Family Residence and its new eck Learning Center at 1603 McGowen, families who need a helping hand are learning that education is the key to real independence. The new center, properly called the Marie Barbara Beck Learning Center, now provides space for many of the services once housed in the main center building next door, :en But the a childcal `::)co, is ( educa- no: only its hie') per__ child-care ices, b well. -.ow we _ _

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high school credit, classes in computer literacy and web development for adults and children as young as six. Even younger children can make use of the IBM Young Explorer Computer in the childcare center. The colorful plastic workstation helps toddlers develop their onderstanding of concrete and nl:noi7act concepts by using the E.cen.ep'nter interact with various shapes and nurno :he center was cornailed last month, the sniff has jus: .1 lhe building an . .. ose the full center is just Salvation A in break the cycle 11:n people to return to : .• assistance. p. add":...ion to the childcare center, job search, and technology c...111C::.:7":, the ce--...fer also incic._:es offices for ci en counselors, a library, and a versatile space for classrooms or even fine arts. p.-Dgnams. And n- 1 of this adds up to a more meaningful experience, Smith said. "U1'.'n-hately, we wa7--: people here to ha n e i7ositive she envir::): I: : 7.-

clence computer that By makin g, techrole_ E component of jobde '1education for its ad:: dren, the entire family cc. bren'. ',circle that sometimes leads children to follow in their parents' footsteps. Clients of the Family Center who are looking for work have a computer work space to work on resumes, look for work on the numerous online job databases, and _hey nee _

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VESTNIK of Rowena, on FM 2133. Please preregister to help us estimate our food supply. For more information, including a list of area hotels, please contact Billy Rollwitz (325) 4423141; or (325) 442-3038. —SPJST-

51, Ellinger quarterly meeting March 18 Lodge

Attention Members and Friends. The quarterly meeting of Lodge 51, Ellinger will be held March 18, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Station. Please bring sandwich fixings or dessert. For information, call (979) 249-5554. Burdine Divin

L dge 63 Sweet Home Fl I eets March

February, or March will win a birthday cake baked by Ann Moseley. Immediately following the meal, a short business meeting will be held. Items to be discussed will be committee reports, the recent incentive banquet and the upcoming benefit meal that the lodge will sponsor for the local fire department. Door prizes will be given out following the meeting. Since this is the social meeting preceding Easter, we will be having our annual Easter egg hunt for the children. Maybe the Easter Bunny will even leave some eggs for the adults. We hope to see many of you at the social. Bring the children, grandchildren and all the family - we will be happy to see you all. Remember, it all begins at 12 noon on March 21 in Sweet Home. Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky FAC and Reporter —SPJST-

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Dei.ar.../lembers, Lodge :T.73, Sweet Home will hold its March me .:: .1. g and quarterly social on March 21. 2)04 at the Queen of Peace Parish Hail in Sweet Home beginning at 12 noon. A happy hour will be followed by a delicious meal made ia; car own lodge cookers. as'J;eci to bring a -• he meal. lse a.e furnished by Le Sor_tone with a birthc:ay iv Taa Llry,

_ Marctii.L SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold a luncheon to celebrate its anniversary on Sunday, IVIL7aai-: 21. Registration will begin at 12 A b. barbecue chicken plate served at 12:30 p.m. cornp"------.ts of

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Members are asked to bring a dessert. Please join us. Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp —SPJST-

142, Houston-West invites cockers ojoin in fifth annual cook-off Lodge

Fellow Cookers: I would like to cordially invite you to participate in the fifth annual SPJST Lodge 142 Barbecue Cook-off to be held April 16 and 17, 2004. The categories include brisket, chicken, ribs, pinto beans, and potato salad. As in previous years all entry money will be awarded in cash prizes for each of the first through fourth place winners along with trophies for all meat categories. Entry information will be available in February. Please mark your calendars for a weekend of food, laughter, music, friends, and fun. Sincerely, Nancy Whit:- .rch Barbecue C -_-C Coordinator'. —SPJST-

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We will have a worker's party with Li food furnished and refreshments. Tite date is Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 12 noon. Food is to be prepared by L. Pfiughaupt and J. Zella. It will be baA)ecue, sausage, and the trimmings. I will make the barbecue sauce with a recipe I got from a person a lot of SPJST members may know—Rudy Grigar. Those who will be attending should please let us know so we will know how much food to prepare. Bobby Johnson has Astro baseball tickets for the April 16 game - $7 each. She announced that the game is at 7 p.m. We will leave Lodge 172 at 4:45 p.: a. on the bus. Fare iaal No aleaaT. ,al 7n bus. I rev. .1.1 Julius Leila, Second Vice President/Reporter —SPJST-

_ • ?cling _..ucky? Then call Jackie Beck at (254) 9824530 and reserve your seal on the Isle of Capril Casino party bus leaving from Lodge 177, Academy on April 25.

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them on c,si= trip ::;....aaders, your reservations now for y bus to and from the Isle of Casino in Bossier City, C via. The bus will leave from 177, Academy parking lot at 7 April 25, 2004. will be at ti-. of C.vri CL-ino hotel. We re:urn the next day at approxi2 p.m. The price is $49 per Reserve Your Seats ; U To reserve your seats or to get more information, please contact Jackie Beck (254) 982-4530 by March 17. Fraternally submitted, Jackie Beck, Fraternal Activities Coordinator - SPJST-

Lodge i8o, Burleso iiivites you out for au evening of fu lii NI'. ambers, case consider this to be your spe. :11:itation to con::: renew old 1.3 a special if4 at Lodge .i-3nrieson on (Cciy-i):,..1?ci on page 18.)

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On Saturday, February 28, 2.04, the SPJST paid urib te to Incentive ianquet held at Lode 24, Cyclone. Individual the dedicated eff rts our lodges made in 2003. S venty- recognition was also given to those lodge sales represen_atwo 1 dges were ho .red at the Lodge Recogniti n . d lives who achieved various production goals in 2003.

net Lodoes in this categi.:- at :east 15 of the 15 specified fraternal requirements nd enrolled 175 or more new lodge members in 2003. Congratulations to Lodge 133, San Antonio for meeting this criteria. For its efforts, the lodge received a plaque, plus a $14,700 cash incentive award.

Lodges in this category met at least -.3 _ ,e 15 specified fraternal requirements and enrolled 125 or more new lodge members in 2003. Congratulations to Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje for meeting this criteria. For its efforts, the lodge received a plaque, plus an $11,610 cash inr-entÂ°,,e

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FRONT: Sales Rep. Mary Jo Salinas, FAC ee Floyd, President/Sales Rep. Ands Bacak, Karen Holub, Janet Marek, First Vice President/Sales Rep. Debbie Sczecl, '!outh Leader Jennifer Kunetka, Ashley Sczech. BACK: Angela Garcia, Josephine Bacak, Alen =acak, Sales Rep. Leona Macha, Secretary/Sales Rep. Sheldon Holub, Treasurer Lorraine Kan Edmund Kana, Sales Rep. Ben A. Svoboda, Sales Rep. James Bac k.

Lodges in this category met at least 14 of the 15 specified fraternal requirements and enrolled 100 or more new lodge members in 2003. Congratulations to Lodge 88, Houston for meeting his cr'teria. FC7 1`â&#x20AC;&#x17E;s eftorts, the !edge received a plaque, pus a $4,140 cash inceie award.

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.2 .=;ONT: Youth L. arhara Lf Gonzales, First Vice ?resi.ent/FAC/Sales Rep. Dorothy Pflughaul President Pat Bruce, Secretary Flo Orsa_, Sales Rep. Helen Hegwood. =ACK: NE Gonzales, J.R. Bruce, Josephine Pflughaupt, Leander Pflughaupt, Calvin Orsag, King Hegwood, Sales Rep. Larry W. Pflughaupt.

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LODGE 80 HOLLAND FRONT: Cyril Pajestka, Helen Pajestka, Reporter Estelle Coker, Dean Brisbin, Risa Pajestka, Sales Rep. Doni Powell. BACK: James Sladecek, Frank Pajestka, J.D. Coker, G.L. Brisbin, First Vice President/Sales Rep. Frank Pajestka, Jr., Victoria Pajestka.

LODGE 47, SEATON

FRONT: Sales Rep. Willie E. Kohutek, Reporter/Sales Rep. Dorothy Pechal, Treasurer/Financial Secretary Gladys Marek, Sales Rep. Gerry Dana. BACK: Sales Rep. Dolores Skrabanek, Second Vice President/FAC Beth Rabroker, Sales Rep. Patsy Koslovsky, Sales Rep. Frank Klinkovsky, Secretary Adeline Kohutek, Youth Leader Heidi Bartek.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON FRONT: Sales Rep. Joan Weiderhold, Sales Rep. Brenda Gonzales. BACK: Second Vice President/F C Mary nn Barta, Secretary Bettie House, Treasurer Melba Novosad, President Jeff Barta, Valerie Barta.

Lodges in this category met at least nine of the 15 specified fraternal requirements and enrolled 25 or more new members in 2003. Congratulations to the 18 lodges that met this criteria. For their efforts,

LODGE 9, SNOOK

FRONT: Reporter Ann Schoeneman, Youth Leader Marie Sheffer. BACK: Sales Rep. Bill Orsak, Secretary/Sales Rep. Stacey Eldridge, James Schoeneman, Janice Victorick, Treasurer/Sales Rep. Donnie Victorick.

LODGE 66, './CO

FROM LEFT: Sales Rep. Gladys Yates, Youth Leader Debbie Galler, Treasurer/Financial Secretary Darlene. Engelke. BACK: James Yates, President George Pauling, Assist. Youth Leader Diana Engelke, John Engelke.

each lodge received a plaque, plus $1,000, or 10 percent of the new insurance premium—whichever was greater. Outreach 2003 incentives also applied. •

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR FROM LEFT: Treasurer/Finanical Secretary Stanley Mrnustik, Secretary Ben Trcalek, Jr., Sales Rep. Susan Skrabanek.

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LODGE 18, ELGIN

FRONT: First Vice President/FAC Aleen Jaecks, Sales Rep. Evelyn Gustafson, Youth Leader Mary Ryan. BACK: Secretary Shirlene Matetzschk, Johnny Vrabel, Treasurer Glenward Matetzschk, Sam Morgan, Financial 3ecretary Agnes Rupp, Reporter Irene Vrabel.

LODGE 30, TAITON

FROM LEFT: President/Reporter, Sales Rep. Karer Kaspar, Sales Rep. Leroy Kaspar, First Vice Presideni Yvonne Marcaurele, FAC/Secretary Wanda Dorotik.

LODGE 49, ROWENA

FROM LEFT: James Teplicek, FAC Beverly Teplicek, Sales Rep. Billy Rollwitz, Sales Rep. Sylvia Rollwitz, President/Reporter Nancy Schwertner, Financial Secretary/Sales Rep. Maynard Schwertner.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE

FROM LEFT: First Vice President Bonnie Wolf, President Sidney Srnensky, Reporter/Youth Leader Denisse Wuensche, FAC/Sales Rep. Bobby Wuensche.

LODGE 84, DALLAS

FRONT: Wanda Petr, Sales Rep. Georgia Hughes, Youth Leader/Sales Rep. Bessie Petr, FAC Faye Rejcek, Assist. Youth Leader Lynda Novak, Junior Youth Leader Jennifer Andreason, Nicole Oberle. BACK: Cherri Petr, Vicki Sims, Bessie Tydlaska, Vice President/Sales Rep. Bennie Jarma, Jeraldine "Jerrie" Becan, John Becan, Carole Faraizl, Sales Rep. Richard Andreason, Assist. Youth Leader Renee Oberle.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE

FROM LEFT: Secretary/Reporter Bertha Capps, Melissa Crchova, President Dan Kacir, Sidney Kacir, Sales Rep. John W. Troy, Diane Troy.

LODGE 92 FORT WORTH

FRONT: Vivian Prochaska, Youth Leader Gayle Fuller, First Vice President/ FAC/Sales Rep. Martha Durham, Mary Krivanek, Mary Ann Krivanek, Sales Rep. Helen Kubala. BACK: Trustee Frank Prochaska, John Williams, Treasurer Kenneth Krivanek, Trustee/Sales Rep. Albert Kubala, Dick Durham.

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LODGE 97 PLACEDO FROM LEFT: Second Vice President Jackie Reid, Sees Rep. Charles Ga:rett, President/Sales Rep. Yvonne Garrett

FRONT: Saes Rep. Jeanie 1_Âą3 n, Teasurer Anna Johnson. BACK: First Vice l i resic...ent Rose Steinman, President Jerry Man, Appa

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LODCE 191, LUFKIN

FROM LEFT: FAC Helen Anderson, FAC/Sales Rep. John Anderson, President/Treasurer/Sales Rep. Ken Carter.

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LODGE 54, WEST

FRONT: Secretary/ Reporter Anne Emery, FAC/Financial Secretary Maxine Sefcik, Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar. BACK: President/Sales Rep. Wilburn Willis, Jay Dean Willis, George Mynar, Vice President/Sales Rep. Freddie Kaluza, Sales Rep. Janice Kaluza.

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LODGE 183 ARLINGTON

FROM LEFT: Sales Rep. Nancy Wilks, Treasurer Larry Wilks, FAC Jerry Elzner, President/Sales Rep. Jerry Sijansky, Jill Sijansky.

FRONT: Treasurer Patricia Sill, Financial Secretary/Sales Rep. Angeline Stiborek, Mary Ann Roznovsky, FAC Milka Bralic, Youth Leader Kay Gerlich Weeks. BACK: 'udolph Rejcek, Reporter Janie Rejcek, Annette Cepak, Kenneth Cepak, Secretary/Sales Rep. Daniel Roznovsky, Sales Rep. Tom Weeks.

Lodges in this category met at least six of the 15 specified fraternal requirements and enrolled 15 or more new lodge members in 2003. Congratulations to the 10 lodges that met this criteria. For their efforts, each lodge received a plaque, plus $750, or 10 percent of the new insurance premiumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whichever was greater. Outreach 2003 incentives also applied.

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Treasurer/Sales Rep. Debra Phillips and Sales RepJ President Maynard Phillips.

LODGE 4 HALLETTSVILLE

FROM LEFT: Reporter Patsy Zabransky, Treasurer Helen Zabransky, President/ Sales Rep.Joe Siptak, Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus, Assist. Youth Leader/Sales Rep. Susan Siptak.

LODGE 28 EAST BERNARD

FROM LEFT: President/Reporter Joe Nezval, Secretary Helen Kelner, Treasurer A.J. "Tony" Kelner, Sales Rep. Glenn Kaminsky, First Vice President Jeanette Kaminsky, FAC/Sales Rep. Everett Kaminsky.

LODGE 25, ENNIS

FROM LEFT: Youth Leader/Reporter/FAC Margaret Krajca, Sales Rep. Johnnie Krajca, Assist. Youth Leader Rita Holland.

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LODGE 35, ELK FROM LEFT: FAC Ruby Pavelka, Secretary Carla Pavelka, President Randy Pavelka, Second Vice President Gene Pavelka, Treasurer Barbara Pavelka.

LODGE 63 SWEET HOME

FROM LEFT: FAC/ Reporter Elaine Berkovsky, Secretary Ann Moseley.

LODGE 156 BAYTOWN

FROM LEFT: President Christopher Vojacek, Secretary/ Reporter/FAC Veronica Vojacek.

LODGE 142 HOUSTON

FROM LEFT: President Keith Kieschnick, Secretary Alice Jochen, Sales Rep. Robert Kieschnick.

LODGE 187 ROUND ROCK

FRONT: President David Oman, First Vice President Logan Bartz, Wilbert Nelson. BACK: Lucille Klaus, Janie Barron, Secretary Deborah Rohlack, Gladys Nelson, Treasurer/Sales Rep. Rubie Bartz.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST

LODGE 215 SOUTH PLAINS

FROM LEFT: Youth Leader/Sales Rep. Robert Castillo, Treasurer Alma Schulz, President/Sales Rep. Lynn Johnsen, Jack Manchack, Catherine Manchack, Betty Louis.

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Letters Section (Continued from page 7.)

Activities get underway with a social hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the presentation of two 50-year membership pins. Afterwards, from 8 to 10 p.m., everybody is invited to join in the fun and games. Please bring a can of food to be donated to the Harvest House in Burleson. For each can of food that you bring, you will receive a ticket in the drawing for door prizes. Feel free to extend this invitation to your friends. To RSVP, please call (817) 2953483 or (817) 558-2400. Fraternally submitted, Carole Slavik

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182 Falls County osts results of officer elections Lodge

Dear Members, The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County was held on January 25, 2004 at the Beckendorf's house. The meeting was called to order at 4:55 p.m. by President Curtis Treat. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. There was no unfinished business. Members were reminded that the skating party will be held in Temple on February 8. We held the election of officers. Officers were elected as follows: President Curtis Treat Vice President Donald Beckendorf Secretary Susan Petry Treasurer Darlene Komar Reporter Jeannie Beckendorf Youth Leaders itecky and Jason Beckendorf The motion was made to donate $25 to the Little Pirates Daycare Center. The motion was adopted. For the end of the year project, in November, we delivered holiday care packages to the local nursing homes. The care packages included Kleenex packets, bookmarks, and Christmas greetings. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Refreshments were served after the meeting. Respectfully st::77.1:;:ted, Jeannie Becken..::.-°: Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 200

Bruceville-Eddy reports on March meeting • The members of Lodge 200 held their monthly meeting on March 10. President Bob Miracle opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and other usual formalities. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by SecretaryTreasurer Linda Roming and approved as presented. She also gave the treasurer's report which was also approved as presented. Members not present at the recent Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet were given a report of the spirit of celebration and festivities at the banquet. President Miracle was proud to display a plaque recognizing our lodge for winning in the Gold Award Category. Dan Ferguson and other sales representatives present expressed their opinion of the wonderful new products that were recently made available. The great new products will surely insure that the SPJST is goin.2to have a really great year in We have been hoping for petetive products and nov; them. Several new members wer accepted irto membership of ot-r lodge. They aTe. Scotty Unbernazei Peggy Breo.o,: Michael Briar= Brisi.7, Davison Shavana Brittany James Tirnoth:/ Brewer and S'styl:::- . Williams-L::.Ts:m. We extend a IT:: welcome to these new members. Next , eeting j.ril7 The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, F.I.C, Reporter —SPJST-

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Sunday, July 18 at Lodge 186, CaUwe., Sunday, ou at Lodge 4- -

Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 21, 2004. We want to see all youth members and their parents at Lodge 29, T:-2 'Cur the 7;strict Two Spring This is the has-..ass meeting :or the district which Loludes tiara c o 7leci-s.. However, v. e :ave ya i as planned . that day.

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23 -fa to at El Snaada Ranch in Camp helps build self-confidence and self-esteem. Camp is a safe environment, and ifs a place to build social skills and make friends. For camp applications or more information on SPJST Summer Camp, contact your District Youth Counselor or State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny or 727-7578; (800) melanie7A 711.:c

a: C. " ..21e District Two Design Contest will a a ball'.... time. Wouldn't b be greLo to be a lta'fe your design state winne: and name an '..2.1-.ristinas cards that are sent to peop:c not only in Texas, but possibly all over the world? /inners in each age category will receive prizes. !tiles of the contest are located in the Youth Rule ook. The Little Mr. and Miss pageant will be held this year. All members ages two to five are encoura ged to participate. Please have them wear their Sunday best and be prepared to charm the audience, Let us get acquainted with these future youth club members. C.' possible, please call me ahead at (254) 985-2396 to let me Ce participating. be :child suee that we will to I ....;3 :or each contestBy • ' a ' doing a ee project. We will cc be s:..:: e ggs for the annual SP, '7, Fig gstravaganza, to be held in Temple on Apri' ). We will also egg hunt that ho'd our own Pr d_. j r and have a :cLl guest hopto visit wi us. piag The day will conclude with announcements of the Christmas card winners and an evening meal, look forward to seeing everyone at Taylor. P.S. District Two cat.y) 1:ill be held 16 - 19 aiu-1 Youth Aci:.'evernent Ear (YAD ) ;.• i!! be held on Sunda.-. .17 47, Seaton.

District Three Youth Leaders, Camp chaperones invited to annual workshop

and the camp chaperones and staff, on March 28 at 10 a.m. Fraternally yours, Bessie Petr, District Three Youth Counselor

Dear District Three Youth Leaders and Camp Chaperones, It is that time again for the annual District Three Workshop for youth leaders and camp chaperones:

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Sunday, larch 28, 2014 PI a.m. to 2 pim at Lt d e 4, 'alias 2625 Floyd C r c; must attend class in order c, a,. ,o camp. This Melanie's is a must before Please fod. s so hay..: cc be cdro al: so then: ... and -/ be the only class we ge: Melanie. know last year she allowed me to have another class a few days before camp, but it will not be allowed this year. She has to be the one and only to instruct this class in order to go to camp. So please get me the names of all chaperones as soon as possible and invite them to the workshop/camp class. Plan to meet at Lodge 84, alias on Sunday, March 28, starting at 10 a.m. with a continental breakfast. Melanie viil have the camp class first, following with lunch for everyone! Immediately a_2_cr lunch the youth leaders will stay a meeting to discuss Youth Lci-d .e . . :::tent lay and ca-od chapercamp schedules. All camp cou

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for this • necd not bring arry:-.ing bar ,-.et and be ready :or some Fraternally, Barbara LinneyGonzales District Five Youth Counselor and Lodge 88, Youth Leader —SPJST-

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Quid like to thank Dose of y "c-ded the State Yo.,:th Leaders 29. ) in Temple , is' 'ct Three was wel -cpresented, and 1 was proud of our youth leaders' input into the discussion w"1:1 Melanie. Our suggestions and ide were discussed among others even after the meeting. I even had t directors approach me personally and state that our youth leaders do 1-n. oty strong, good ideas, and to keep d'recJO eg .

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At the meeting, we remembered J.R. by voting to donate $100 to the Aquatic Science Club at Rogers. We also discussed upcoming events like the District Two Spring Meeting, SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza, officer elections, camp, and Youth Achievement Day. The youth leader thanked everyone who came and helped at the Incentive Banquet. After the meeting, the youth club members enjoyed refreshments of ice cream, cake, and drinks. After the meeting, some of us went bowling with Lodge 47, Seaton. Everyone had a good time! Our next meeting is on Saturday, April 10 at 11 a.m. in Lions Park in Temple. Come as early as 9 a.m. to help with the Easter Eggstravaganza. Hope to see you there! Fraternally yours, Stephanie Vanicek, 11 3/17/04 —SPJST-

30, Taiton Irouth Club readying for district events ige

The March 7, 2004 meeting SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was called to order at 1:55 p.m. by President Kirby Bubela. Allison Fucik led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto and prayer. The register was read. Guests were District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and his wife, Kathy, and Tatiana Lucas. The minutes were read and approved. Travis Krpec gave the treasurer's report. Kenna Bubela gave the due's report. This month's social was in conjunction with the adult lodge's Awards and Incentive Banquet at Taiton Community Center on March 7. The social began at 11:30 a.m., and the meal was served at 12:15 p.m. The charity project for this month was to bring a dessert for the Awards Banquet, a baked item for the Taiton Community Center Fried Chicken Dinner and the spring decoration that each member made. Christmas Card Contest Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported that the SPJST District Six Spring Meeting will be held on March 14 in Hallettsville. The Christmas Card Design Contest will be held at the

spring meeting and members were reminded to read all the rules in the rule book pertaining to the contest. Youth club members were also reminded that the Taiton Altar Society Fried Chicken Dinner will be held on March 14. Members are to have their baked item there by 10:30 a.m. at which time the booth will also open. Congratulations, Kyle! Each family received a District Six calendar of events for 2004 from District Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik listing all the important upcoming dates for District Six. Youth Achievement Day cards are due at the June meeting, and camp forms are due at the May meeting. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela also went over the rule book changes that were presented during the Youth Leaders Workshop. Mike Ahlstrom thanked the youth club for everything that it does. Adult Lodge 30 President Karen Kaspar announced that Kyle Kaspar was the top state recruiter for 2003. She also stated what the prizes are for this year's youth top recruiters. Youth members enjoyed having a birthday cake for Mrs. Bubela's birthday for refreshments which were served by the youth club. After meeting activity was to guess the number of pieces of bubblegum in the container with Kyle Kaspar being the winner. Members with birthdays this month are Youth Club Leader Lisa Bubela.

Door prizes were exchanged, and poems were read. Next Meeting April 4 The next you club meeting is April 4 at 3:30 p.m, at the Taiton Community Center in conjunction with the Taiton Community Center's Easter egg hunt and hamburger supper. The members will help with the games. The meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m. Stephanie Fucik, 12 Reporter 3/17/04 —SPJST-

47, Smton Youth Club enjoys Action Bowl .uting Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, On Sudnay, March 7, after our youth club meeting, we went to Action Bowl in Temple to go bowling. Everyone had a fun time. I know I had a real fun time because I played a game with and without bumpers. It was real hard without bumpers and I did not get a high score. I hope everyone had a fun time and hope we get to do this again soon. Sincerely, Neil Rabroker 3/17/04 — SPJST-

Lodge 84, Dallas member readying for black belt test Dear Readers: I have some things to share. First, I really enjoyed dancing the Little Red Handkerchief dance with my sister Nicole at St. Joseph's Residence Home on February 8 and attending our social at TCBY for frozen yogurt. I had my mom's favorite flavored frozen yogurt – coffee! My mom had a strange flavor – cotton candy and my sister had double chocolate. The Jr. Youth Club is looking forward to its March meeting and upcoming Easter Egg hunt which are all currently being planned. Aside from SPJST activities, I will be testing for my Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do on Friday, March 26. Wish me luck, because I'm getting pretty nervous! Fraternally, David R. Oberle, Jr., 9 3/17/04 — SPJST-

88, Houston Youth Club makes homemade ice cream odge

Dear Members, We had our lodge's Anniversary Day on Sunday, February 8, 2004, and we sold homemade ice cream. We made it on Friday night from the SPJST Cookbook. We had vanilla and peach. My favorite was vanilla. We made $42 for our youth club. Fraternally, Allison Wockenfuss 3/17/04 — SPJST —

Lodge 182 Falls County membership drive set for April 24

Bowling Buddies Members of the Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club enjoyed a social at Action Bowling in Temple on Sunday, March 6. "We had 37 bowlers and all present had a great time!," reports Youth Leader Heidi Bartek. Following their meeting, eight Lodge 24, Cyclone bowlers also met up with the Seaton club at the bowling alley.

On April 24, 2004, Lodge 182, Falls County will be having a membership drive and "Farmers' Olympics — SPJST Style" at Thompson Hill Old Settlers Reunion Grounds. There will be lots of games, fun, food, and prizes. Everyone is invited. Come and join us! Becky Beckendorf Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST-

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I In today's lesson, we will talk about probably the least popular members of the animal kingdom — the creepy-crawlies. The insect most frequently represented in Czech idioms is probably the fly. Moucha. To solve two problems at once can be expressed by the expression: Zabit dye mouchy jednon ranou. Literally, "to kill two flies with one blow," or to use the English idiom, to kill two birds with one stone. A passive and apathetic person can be described by the phrase: Mouchy snezte si me, or "flies eat me, meaning do whatever you want to me, I don't care if the flies eat me alive. Flies also symbolise multitude. If Czechs say: Je tam tidal jako much — "There are as many people as flies," they mean there is a large crowd of people. The fly -moucha -- also stands for a blemish, a fault, usually in something new, for example a pilot product or a new technology. If there are flaws to be fixed, we can say musime jegte vychytat mouchy — "we have yet to catch the flies," we need to mend the flaws. There are fussy people who constantly find flaws

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March 18 Travis-Williamson CHS Happy Czech Singers practice—at St. Louis School, 7601 Burnet Road, Room 119, 7 p.m. Anyone interested is cordially invited.

Butterflies -- like flies, beetles, cockroaches and spiders — all have their place in the world of Czech expressions and sayings. with everything, and about them, Czechs say na vgem vidi mouchy — "they see flies everywhere," that is they find flaws with everything. The word beetle -- brouk — does not only mean the popular model of Volkswagen but also a gnawing worry. To "plant a beetle in someone's head." nasadit brouka do hlavy, means make someone worry about something and think of

it all the time, as if a beetle was crawling inside their head. About someone who does not seem completely sane or who seems to have obsessive thoughts, we might say that he or she has a "cockroach on his or her brain." MA gvaba na r ozku. Someone who is not very friendly and outgoing and has his strange little ways can be described as divny pavouk, a "strange spider," a strange customer. If someone behaves in a promiscuous way or has changeable interests, we can say the person is pfeletavY jako motylek, "flighty as a butterfly," which flits from one flower to another. And finally, parents can say about their children storming the fridge several times a day that they are "like locust" — jako kobylky. They arrive in a swarm, devour everything and leave again. And it's time for us to leave, too. Until next time, na shledanou. — Pavia Horakova Radio Prague

You are cordially invited to attend the

Please note that you can listen to all of the ABCs of Czech features that appear in this series. Today's lesson is accessible at http:/?helix.radio.cz:8080/ramgen/rrn/EN/03/ 04/ENO30409-13.rm?start=13:29.61&end= 16:37.76

March 21 Travis-Williamson County Czech Heritage Society (TWCCHS) monthly meeting—at S.P.J.S.T. Retirement Center, 500 E. Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas, 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact President Vlasta Vitek (512) 836-0383; or Monica Stojanik-Neal (512) 859-2593. March 22, 29 CCCHouston Czech Language Classes Continue—Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. at The Market Place, Northwest Mall, 290 at Loop 610. (713) 686-6362. March 23 Austin Czech Historical Association Monthly Potluck, Meeting—at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 200 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas, 7 p.m. Bring your favorite dish.- Czech or other - to share and enjoy. For more information, contact club President Steven Gavenda, (512) 8364240; or Happy Almaguer, (512) 892-1385. April Mimi Fortunae Dance Theatre from Brno, Czech Republic—performs at various locations in Texas. The 10-member group's Texas tour begins in Denton, accompanied by instrumental ensemble from the UNT. Tour is sponsored by the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) under the auspices of the Residency in Czech Music and Culture at the UNT. Scheduled performantes: April 16 - Denton; April 17- College Station; April 18 - Austin; April 19 - El Campo; April 21 - Houston; April 22 - LaGrange; April 23 - West; and April 24 - Dallas. For more information, contact CEFT Director Tony Pustejovsky, Dallas (214) 353-2630.

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April 3 CHS State Meeting—in West, Texas: Texas Czech Slovak Queen Contest and essay winners will be announced. For more information, contact President Vlasta Vitek (512) 836-0383; or Monica Stojanik-Neal (512) 859-2593. —SPJST-

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Temple, Tc n as -- 3503. F X listings= '4., 774..assr,i74,-4 listings to vai.,icek@spjst.com . i -..g rates, I.Flease refer to the rate chartstn ; :. -a. _ Editor at (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you. LODGE 4 HALLr 77' svILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 6 PILOT POI • - - A Note: Lodge meetings 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, March 19—Social night, 5:30 p.m. Lodge -meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 826-5863. LODGE 3, WESTAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hail in Weimar. LODGE 9„. Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 o.m.; Youth club meetings are at 5:30 p.m.

Lodge hall is located at 702 Hwy. 95 North, Elgin. Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hail rentals, please call Irene Helaren at (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Ate Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is NonSmoking. LODGE GRANGER Meetings are first Monday of the mont DGE 21 Lodge meetings ^..ne first Sunday of .arch, June, September, and Decl Ter at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, 113%,/ Lodge meetings are • after the second Sunciz , larch, June, and September at 7:3: p.m. and the first Sunday of Dece.-nber at 2 p.m. )GE 24, seam S• , Apri; Gala: includes be JECUE I. music by the Vraz€ .•_;, prizes, prizes! Tickets $5C - E. •E. able from any active iodge iT.E.7ber. For details, please see Lon.:: Letters Sect'on. 3E

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)13( LODGE 13„ Lod g e 13, Dime Bea aaalt meetlogs 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 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, March 20—Cherokee Rose Saturday, April 3-3 DC Saturday, April 17—Texas Road Gang Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hail: 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 m e o ge'is onthe left Side of the roam hail is oven for rent every the 'week. For rental informed call (254) 875-2156.

LODGE 33, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at Lunch is served at 12:30, to!• j meeting at 1 p.m. Meat is• ii.ded by the lodge at eve g. I∎Aembers, please bring co ared dish or dessert items.

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e dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. "F or hall rental information, call 254) 593-2222.

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LODGE 17,•EW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first of each month at 2 p.m. Puth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE IS, ELGX March 28 Ha ay, and the Texas Dutchms•-:. ddika.s, waltzes, and mix music. • of 7 pm,-).. $6 per person.

LODGE 30, rArrott Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second -t -v of each m e at

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_ rneetin on arc the fourth day of March, June, Se pt. • December at i n.m.

LODGE 23, TAYLOR March 7riday„ 1 - —Texas Pioneers Friday, 20S:S District Tw o S rro Meeting. details on page Three. Friday, March 26—Polka Stars Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. Members and guests are always welcome. Friday night dances are ', field downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers during Friday night dances. "On premises catering." For hail reservations, dance information or bookings, call the lodge hall (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Schiller (512) 365-7632.

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Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth cub meetings are at 2 p.m.

EAS Lodge meetings are the seconr.• Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. the Wharton County ' e d at 748 Clubs id Bernard.

LODGE 73, SEYMOUR a meetings are the Sul may of each month, 12 p.m.

LODGE 74, LOVELADY 27— _ stern ay, A —Open April 4—Lodge meeting, 2 p rim Sa,urday, April 10—Red Ravens of El Campo Saturday, April 17—Private Monday, April 19—Board meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 24—Jerry Heisler and Melody Five Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 , Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. " phone: (254) 985-2548. Star is a non-smoking facility. For rentals, please call Louis J. Kcmutek (254) 983-2261.

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meeti n •js are the second cf each month at 3 p.n. is located at 10450 FM6 miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please contac Bonnie (512) 3653733.

Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January. April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 73, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 8529982; or (361) 854-8423.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND

Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE

Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS

Saturday, March 20—Vrazels, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. $7 per person. 17 and under free. contact y Rol,. z 442-3', 41 or 325) 4.2-

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Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings. call Chen': Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Ja rma (214) 348-1514. For rentals. a Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE

s are the second month at 7 p.m. al information, call Bertha PS (254) 778-4371/shoo: 73-6154 /home. ac

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o e me w :s am the, second nnioay at 7:30 p.m. Ynuth ctub i n eats on the 'chit Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.M.Al es are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, ass otherwise noted. Bingo

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VESTNIK 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 SS, 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. ?StEY LO1GE Lodge meetings crc the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified. Friday, larch 19—Wm Fey • Aarch 21—St. Pati'dkis Sunda Day Dance: Don Peachey of Burnet, Wisconsin. Always a wellattended dance. 26—Charlie March Friday, 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 Ci:cle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night—first and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waitz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817), 624-1361. HOE Lodge meetings are heiu on the third Thursday of each month at Polak's between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-2191. Lodge meetings are t 3 rst bur Ly of March, June, Septeml yr, and December at 1 p.m. a7; PLACE:

Saturday, .Aarch 27—Youth Easter egg hunt and social; Ted Reed Park in Victoria at 12:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. LA GRANGE L OGE 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 1 J TT- E Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.

LODC.7. 25, Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. A n , Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month a 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room c Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO 21—Lcdge Sunday, March anniversary celebration/luncheon: registration begins at 12 p.m.; barbecue chicken plate lunch served at 12:30 p.m. compliments of the lodae. Members are asked to bring a dessert. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1633 Goliad Road in San Antonio. L0 .1:1,aE 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 a: 7:30 p.m. June through August; and 6:30 p.m. September through May. SE.A Y Lodge meatings are held every thiro Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gorden Men-lanai Library, 917 North Circie in Sealy. LODGE Sunday, April 18—Lodge meeting Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with iive music. Hall rentals for weddings or parties, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. LCDGE 143, 7:72 Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 148, EL 7..!1...TON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Fire Volunteer Blessing Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON The cuarterly 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 1E3 FORT WORT':Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. LODGE 155, AUSTIN

Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.

LO GE 156, t A'YTOWN Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612.

'Lodge hail 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 rentais:cat John Hitcher (817) 293-8166.

iEBOCK LODGE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m.

77ALLS I.. DOG 7: Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. Lor..;F: 183, ARLINGTC.'..

LODGE 160, SAN AN '7 71 Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m. L DGE 164, RIC Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. HAM ., 2004 lodge meetings be held the third Tuesday of February, April, June, August, and October; and the first Sunday in December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. For information, contact Leroy Karnes (979) 8368179; Mary Januszewski (979) 836-5808; or Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231. , PASADENA Note: Stating February 2004, Lod: a 173 will have dances on the first Saturday of the month only. Hall is located at 3609 Preston. Dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The hall is available for rentals the rest of the month. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday, retirement parties, Christmas parties, wedding receptions, etc, please call Vicki (281) 542-1774. For dance reservations, call Mary Byers (281) 487-3297. The Executive board and Trustees meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.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. 17418-083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

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; (972) 263-9031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodg e monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of eaor: month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hail. .H5, NEW BRaii:t.i....FELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, Apt. June, August, October. and December. LO0: LT 186. C.ALOWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month at 2:33 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, Saturday. and Wednesday, Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002. . LODGE Lodge meeting and program a.ro the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. followed by a coveredi dish meal. Board meeting at 3 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) 2551554; or (512) 255-3415. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Please note: 2003 Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.)

LODGE 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 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, March 17—East Texas Cloggers, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 20—Dance: Free Country, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23—Polka Dots Dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 26—Polka Dots Dance: Joel Towers, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. 28—Amy Sunday, March Lenderman Benefit, 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 31—East Texas Cloggers, 6 to 8 p.m.

.)GE 180, BURLE:-..,: Saturday, March 20 — An evening of food and fun. Dinner, 50-year pin presentation, games and door prizes. Social hour at 6 p.m.; dinner follows at 7 p.m. See Lodge Letters Section for details.

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. Please call until 11:30 p.m.

LODGE 178 LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetin g s are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.

Marilyn Page at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie Flowers at (936) 632-1217. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m. LODGE 196 HOUSTON-WEST Ail 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) 3739482; Alma (281) 351-1045; or Cecelia Malek at (281) 469-9229. Hail 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 SLELERViLL-NELSONVlLT Lodge meetings are the seccne Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, please contact jantes Bake (979) 830-0798; or (979) 830-0118. iURDANTON 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. ...0DGE 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. Youth club meets at the same time.

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