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S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Assisted Living Open House Lodge 88, Houston Easter Egg Hunt State "42" Domino Tournament at Lodge 13, Dime Box* District Three Youth Leaders/Chaperones Workshop at Lodge 84, Dallas District Two Delegates Meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor from 7 to 9 p.m. Texas Spring Gala at Lodge 24, Cyclone District Five Spring Meeting at Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party District Three Delegates Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas from 7 to 9 p.m. Good Friday • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza at Lions Park in Temple SPJST Supreme Lodge Quarterly Meeting at SPJST Home Office, Temple Deadline to submit SPJST By-Law recommendations District One Spring Meeting at Lodge 9, Snook Lodge 84, Dallas 94th Anniversary Celebration: Dinner, Meeting, 50-Year Pin Presentation, Dance SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Awards Dinner Lodge 182, Falls County Membership Drive and "Farmers' Olympics - SPJST Style" Lodge 107, Floresville New Member and 50-Year Pin Banquet Lodge 38, Kovar Picnic District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas District Four Spring Meeting hosted by Lodge 73, Seymour

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S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living center open house Thursday, March 25 The S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living center in Taylor cordially invites you to attend an open house for the new facility from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004. The center is located at 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor, Texas — next door to S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1. "This is a dream come true," beams S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Chairman Dan Balusek. "All of our directors have worked real hard to make this project a reality." The new facility — the only one of its kind in Taylor — consists of 24 single and double-occupancy rooms. As of this writing, 12 of the rooms are filled. "We'd love to see it filled up by convention time," says Brother Balusek. Numerous Amenities The new facility offers residents numerous amenities, including: • Private rooms with refrigerator and microwave. • Three nutritious meals per day. • Regularly scheduled transportation

for appointments and group outings. • Scheduled housekeeping and laundry service. • All utilities, except cable television and telephone. • Weekly blood pressure checks. • Scheduled social, cultural and educational activities. • Two-way communications systems in each room and emergency call system in each bath. • Individually climate controlled heating and air-conditioning units in each room • Library, game room and lobby with fireplace. "We're excited and proud to be a part of this project which will provide a wonderful service to this community," says S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Administrator Woody Richards. In the event that you are not able to attend the open house but would like more information on the new facility, please call Mr. Richards a (512) 352-6337. —SPJST-

SPJST scholarship fund drive tally closing in on goa! The SPJST's annual 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive that commenced on October 1 is closing in on its goal. Through the end of February, a total of 707 donations totaling $12,964.47. The goal of the the drive is to raise $16,000 through the end of this month. A total of $6,209.50 in memorial donations were received during the period. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Because of your generosity, many young SPJST Members will be able to attend or continue with college. Donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount contributed is applied toward schlarships. You may send your gifts to: SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 If you have any questions or comments regarding this program, please contact the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator at (800) 727-7578. Acknowledgement of individual donations are published in the Vestnik. The third listing of donors in the current drive follows: Lodge Dist. Name

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2/VESTNIK —Wednesday, March 24, 2004

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Deadlines Fast Approaching

SPJST Herald SPJST HOME OFFICE

(800) 727-7578 • FAX: (254) 774-7447 On the Worldwide Web at www.spjst.com VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly,

except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK do Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary , Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION: BRIAN VANICEK, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Home: 13851 St. Hwy. 53, Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 E-mail: vanicek@spjst.com

OFFICERS

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

GENE MeBRIDE, 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

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, 74 .44 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 - (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 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 - (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, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787 STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 E-mail: spjst@hotmail.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1 Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 Mobil (979) 324-0056, Fax (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT 2 Zachary Kramer Cell Phone: (254) 534-4967 DISTRICT 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (325) 442-3038 or (325) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICT 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC, (281) 599-0952 Cell Phone: (281) 635-9293 E-mail: spjst_sfr5@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT 6 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 332-1616 E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net DISTRICT 7 Hector Garcia (361).668-4670 Cell Phone: (361) 548-5702

Home Phone: (325) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008

MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904 BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114

BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange, Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 24-44 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

GLADYS 'YATES (254) 773-1575 MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC (254) 773-1575, Mobile: (254) 534-0807 E-mail: melaniez@vvm.com

Another tight issue! It reflects what a busy time of the year this is in SPJST. In addition to all of the regular district spring meetings, lodge events, sales meetings and statewide contests, it's also a convention year. And, as the letter from SPJST By-Law Secretary Beverly Teplicek on page five points out — related deadlines are fast approaching. All recommendations of motions for adding and/or amending By-Laws must be signed and in the hands of the By-Law Committee Secretary prior to April 14. On a related note, please take the time to complete and send in the short Publication Committee survey which appeared in last week's Vestnik. In conjunction with the convention,

two districts have announced pre-convention meetings for their delegates to attend. District Two will be meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 29. District Three will be meeting on Tuesday, April 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lodge 84, Dallas. Also, prior to going to press, we received a notice from Finance Committee Secretary Rita Vanek, noting that the committee members will meet on Saturday, April 3 to complete their work. Members wishing to make recommendations must send recommendations in writing to Sister Vanek before April 1. Her address is listed in the column at left.

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Attention SPJST Graduates* *and parents and grandparents of Graduates! Whether it's your high school com-

mencement or college graduation, it's quite an accomplishment. Share your achievement with other members of the Society in a special May issue of the Vestnik. To be included, please complete the following biographical sketch and send it, along with a small photograph, by April 3o, to: VESTNIK — SPJST GRADUATES c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. BOX 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Please print clearly. Thank you! Name Telephone: Graduating from (name of High School or College)

Lodge No. and Name Major (If Applicable) Future Plans Parents Grandparents

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, 2657 F.M. 166, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - LETA NEELEY, P.O. BOX 1124, ABILENE, TX 79604 (325) 437-0456 DISTRICT V - BARBARA LINNEY GONZALES - 6043 PINEWAY BLVD., HOUSTON, TX (713) 649-6138 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 2501 TANGLEWILDE NO. 159. HOUSTON, TX 77063 (713) 907-1630 DISTRICT VII - WENDY PRUSKI, 578 FM 1347, STOCKDALE, TX 78160 - (830) 745-2702 - email: wap6564@felpsis.net

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

INTEREST RATES Mortgage Rates 75% Owner Residence/ Farm Property 5.750% for 1 to 15 years 6.250% for 16 to 20 years 6.750% for 21 to 30 years 85% Owner Residence/Property 7.250% for 1 to 30 years Commercial Property 6.750% for 10 years 7.000% for 11 to 15 years

Universal Life

5.500% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 4.50% Roth IRAs

Roth II - 4.50% for Annualized* Roth Ill - 4.00% for Annualized* Annuity I

5.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 5.00% Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93

Annuity II

4.500% for Annualized' Guaranteed Rate: 3.00% Certificates issued 4-1-93 through 2-28-03

Annuity III

4.000% for Annualized

Guaranteed Rate: 3.00% Certificates issued after 2-28-03

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Haveman, Franny Haveman, Gladys A. Haveman, Nicholas Haveman, Ronald Havlik, Bill Hejl, Alvin Hemmeter, Betty L. Hoffman, Earline Hohmann, Walmar and Sharon Home Office Contributions Honza, Ronnie House, Lloyd and Bettie Hurta, Leslie and Gloria Hutyra, John Jakubik, Dustin Jakubik, Haley Jo Jakubik, Jenna Jakubik, Robin Janak, Johnnie and Rita Janek, Jerry W. Jares, Leo and JoAnn Jarma, Ben Jezisek, Frank Johnsen, Lynn Jones, Lilly Maxey Jones, Mickey Junek, Jared Junek, Jenni Junek, Jodie Jurica, Betty Jurica, Peter L. Kaderka, Elsie Kalinec, Al Kalinec, Christine Karlik, Erika Karlik, Jesse Keith, Jr., William and Ruth Kerlin, Mike, Keith, and Kara Kiel, Gilbert and Earlene Kinnamon, Julie D. Kitowski, Charles B. Klinkovsky, Doris and Ed Kluck, Angie Kneschk, Gracie M. Kocurek, Irene B. Kohut, Joe J. Kopecky, Landis and Dora Lee Kotrla, Albert and Dorothy Kovar, Donald Kovar, Hannah Kovar, Hayden Kovar, Johnny and Rita Kovar, Rita Krupala, George and Rose Kurtz, Viola Ladies of the Ennis Sewing Circle Lange, Floyd Laza, Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Lewis, Emily Lewis, Irene G. Lewis, Robert Lindsey, C.R. and Wilma Loessin, Kelly Loessin, Lauren Loessin, Leslie Loessin, Michelle Loessin, Rubie Loessin, Terry Loessin, Trevor Lopez, Art and Lupe Macha, Adolph and Delores Mailcoat, Angeline Majek, Charlie and Judith Marek, Mary L. Marek, Raymond J. Matula, Clarence Matula, Emil and. Evelyn

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Mayo, John McBride, Kevin, Wanda, and Kristen McClellan, Joy Anna Zabojnik McClellan, Melinda Rose McDonald, Cassie McDonald, Frances McKay, Frank McKay, LaNelle Mersiovsky, Renata Mikulencak, Frank and Georgia Mikush, Craig, Sandra, and Justin Mikush, Joe Mikush, Sheryl L. Moczygemba, Doris Mondrik, George J. Murrell, Mildred Musil, Alice F. Netek, Don and Marie Newton, Justin Newton, Kandace Newton, Kathyrn Newton, Robert Newton, Tyler Novak, Lynda Novy, Adolph F. Oberle, E. Nicole Oberle, Jr., David R. Odell, Chance Ondrusek, Carlyn Orrick, Rosalie K. Orsag, John W. and Betty A. Orsak, Colton Orsak, Josef Palla, Dorothy Parker, Mercelita Peterson, Amelia Petr, Bessie Petr, Cherri Petr, Wanda Pierce, Sandra Poboril, Elvira Pokorny, Aileen Popelka, Rebe A. Popp, Edgar J. Popp, Mary Popp, Robert and Evelyn Popp, Robert and Family Porubsky, Catherine Pospisil, Sandra Powers, Bobby G. Powers, Bobby G. Powers, Bobby G. Prochaska, Frank and Vivian Reese, Vicki and Ken Reznik, George Richardson, John Louis Rose, Fred Rowald, Kathy Rowell, Josh RVOS Lodge 144 Fort Worth Salac, Adolph Salac, Evelyn Scasta, Albert and Helen Schauffele, Ray and Margaret Schiller, Eugene and Evelyn Schramek, Paddy Scott, Jr., John and Theresa Scott, Naomi Ruth Scott, Randy Scott, Rose Sebesta, Morgan See, Carlee Shefcik, Clinton Shefcik, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shelfer, Bradley Shelfer, Zachary Sierra, Pete and Gloria Simaichl, Adolfie and Frank Sirocka, Allen Skupin, Charlie Slenk, Hailey (Continued on page 4.)

Around the State Lodge 88, Houston Hosts District Five Spring Meeting April 3, 2004 * Saturday Lodge located at 1435 Beall, Houston, Texas 77008 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Registration • Lunch • Social Lunch: Adults $5 - Children; under 12 - $3 1:00 p.m. Meeting Monte Baldwin, President Call to Order District Five Youth Presentation of Colors Carolyn Filipp National Anthems - English and Czech Pat Bruce, President Lodge 88 Welcome Carolyn Filipp Response First Vice President Lillia Mae Peter Welcome Special Guests Second Vice President Mildred Holeman, Secretary Roll Call of Lodges Joe Lostak, Rest Home Director S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Report SPJST Library, Archives Jerry Prochaska and Museum Report Paul Pflughaupt SPJST Education and Nature Center Report Fraternalists of the Year Larry W. Pflughaupt and Lifetime Achiever Awards District Five Director Monte Baldwin 50-, 75-, and Paid-up 96-Year Members and Larry W. Pflughaupt Door Prizes Carolyn Fillip, Lillia Mae Peter, and Barbara Gonzales

Memorial Service District Five Youth Club Election of Officers Supreme Lodge Officers' Reports Reading of Minutes and Correspondence Treasurer's Report

Mildred Holeman Lorenda Baldwin

District Five Reports District Director - Larry W. Pflughaupt By-Law Committee - Dorothy Pflughaupt Insurance Committee - Edna Wehring Publication Committee - Lorenda Baldwin Finance Committee - Marceil Malak State Field Representative - Lynn Johnsen District Youth Report - Barbara Gonzales, DYC Report of Audit Committee Old and New Business Site selection for Fall Family Day in September 2004 Election of District Five Officers Announcements Installation of District and Youth Officers - Larry W. Pflughaupt Adjournment Auction of baked goods and door prizes Come and enjoy! — SPJST-

Lodge 73, Seymour District Five spring meeting hosts spring meeting April 25 April 3 at Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 73, Seymour is hosting the District Four Spring Meeting. It will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at the Senior Citizen's Meeting Room. Registration will be at 11 a.m. and there will be a catered meal at noon. Please RSVP by April 15 so we can let the caterer know. Please call Ed Blankenship (940) 889-3454. Hope to see everyone here on April 25. Fraternally, Alice Orsak —SPJST-

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 3, 2004 and plan to attend the District Five Spring Meeting at Lodge 88, Houston at 1435 Beall Street. Lunch will be served and 50-, 75-, and 96-year members, Fraternalist of the Year, and Honorable Mention candidates will be honored. Please see schedule above for details. Fraternally, Mildred Holeman District Five Secretary —SPJST-

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who passed away during the year due to difficulties during breast cancer treatments. Donna is the mother of youth members Nick and Kimberly Culliton. Nick and Kimberly lit candles and then a moment of silence was observed. District Three Fall Meeting Sister Gladys Yates of the Home Lodge 154, Fort Worth Office then presented special awards to October 26, 2003 the youth of District Three who were winners of contests during the Texas Sister Mary Steinman, District Fraternal Congress. Photo Contest: President, called the meeting to order ages six to eight years old - third place at 11 a.m. Everyone was asked to to Sherry Yates from Lodge 66; ages stand for the posting of colors. The 12 to 14 - first place to Blake Ryan Flag Bearers, Max Krivanek, Makayla from Lodge 25; and second place to Yates, and Gena Weeks posted colors. Rachael Clark from Lodge 25; ages 15 Makayla Yates led the Pledge of to 18 - first place to Brooke Craig from Allegiance. Gena Weeks read Youth Lodge 6; and second place to Christi Pledge. Sparkman from Lodge 6. Essay Brother Jerry Milan, Lodge 154 Contest: ages 12 to 14 - grand prize to President, welcomed everyone. Also, Blake Ryan from Lodge 25. Art as SPJST Library, Archives and Contest: ages 12 to 14 - first place and Museum (LAM) representative, he grand prize to Jarrod Ryan from Lodge reminded everyone to visit the muse- 25; ages 15 to 18 - first place to Leanne um in Temple. Repairs are being made Dujka from Lodge 66 and honorable in the building where the museum will mention to Marchele Olds from Lodge be re-located. He thanked Gladys 84; grand prize - first place 12 to 14: Yates for the donation from the SPJST Jarrod Ryan from Lodge 25; and secAnnual Golf Tournament. ond place to Blake Ryan from Lodge Sister Kay Weeks, District First 25. Scrapbook Contest: third place to Vice President, gave response to the Lodge 84, Dallas. Christmas welcome. Ornaments: ages six to eight: first Bessie Petr and the youth group pre- place - Amanda Jurik from Lodge 25; sented a youth program. Program con- second place - Sherry Yates from sisted of Halloween jokes. District Lodge 66; and third place - Kathleen King, Douglas Galler, District Duke, Daniel from Lodge 183; ages nine to Tommy Weeks, District Queen, Rachel 11: first place - Bracy Craig from Hunter and District Duchess, Amanda Lodge 6; second place - Makayla Yates Jurik were recognized. The Halloween from Lodge 66; and third place to Lakn costume contests for the adults and Dieterich from Lodge 6; ages 12 to 14: youths were then started. Sister Mary first place - Blake Ryan from Lodge Steinman announced the judges for the 25; second place - Jarrod Ryan from contest. Judges are Rome Milan from Lodge 25; and third place - Whitney Lodge 154, Helen Kubala from Lodge Dobecka from Lodge 6; ages 15 to 18: 92, and Lydia Dobecka from Lodge 6. first place - Brooke Craig from Lodge Winners for the adults were first place 6; second place - Rachel Hunter from - Kay Weeks from Lodge 183; second Lodge 25; and third place - Douglas place - Dawn Durham from Lodge 92; Galler from Lodge 66. and third place - Jennifer Andreason Douglas Galler gave the blessing from Lodge 84. Youth contest winners before the meal. Sister Mary Steinman were tots: first place - Will then dismissed the meeting to lunch Andreason from Lodge 84; second until 1 p.m. Meeting resumed at 1:20 place - Sidney Milan from Lodge 154; p.m. Prizes were awarded. and third place tie between Katherine Sister Steinman dismissed the youth and Caroline Durham from Lodge 92; to their meeting. Sister Steinman then six to eight years old: first place - turned the floor over to Brother Alexandria Andreason from Lodge 84; Johnnie Krizan, District Three second place - Cathleen Daniel from Director. Brother Krizan thanked Lodge 183; and third place - Tyler Rutt everyone for coming and Lodge 154 from Lodge 183; nine to 10 years old: for having the meeting. first place - Michael Jurik from Lodge Congratulations to the youth for a great 25; second place - Bracy Craig from job. Thank you everyone. He recogLodge 6; and third place - Tommy nized District Queen, Rachel Hunter Weeks from Lodge 183; 11 years old: from Lodge 25, and District King first place - Haley Rutt from Lodge Douglas, Galler from Lodge 66. He 183; second place - Anna Dulock from continued to report: SPJST goal year Lodge 6; and third place - Katy Weeks 2003 - reached marketing goal third from Lodge 183; 12 to 18 years old: year in a row - reaching growth quota. first place - Douglas Galler from District Three - a little behind - but Lodge 66; second place - Jarrod Ryan should come through at the end of the from Lodge 25; and third place - Paris year. Jerry Kucera could not be here Milan from Lodge 154. because his mother is having a 90th Sister Mary Steinman announced birthday party. Regarding insurance Brother Sid Kacir from the Home sales for the year, District Three come Office. Brother Kacir sends greeting out even or a little above. We are to all from the Home Office. He men- doing a good job. The SPJST scholartioned that the CEFT (Czech ship drive will end on March 31, 2004. Education Foundation of Texas) had a Books for this year will close on Czech music disc available for a dona- December 30, 2003. Get everything tion of $35. The University of North in. Convention will be June 13 Texas College of Music made the disc. through 16, 2004. This is where everyIt was also mentioned that there is a thing is decided. District Three will be raffle for the SPJST Education and prepared at the convention. Supreme Nature Center going on. Lodge Officers are working for everySister Bessie Petr then held a special one. Brother Krizan mentioned that he memorial for Donna Jean Culliton, intends to run for District Director

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again. He hopes that everyone will want him to continue to represent them. Last year, the Supreme Lodge would give each Director money to donate to nonprofit organizations. He, along with three area lodges, contributed some of the money to the West area Boy Scout Troop for purchase of an equipment trailer. Some other money, along with Lodge 183, went to Arlington Women's Shelter. Any lodge that knows of a need should contact Brother Krizan to see if he can help with his discretionary fund. Brother Krizan then introduced Anton Pustejovsky, President of CEFT. CEFT was established at Texas University of North Texas to teach Czech (mainly music). Funds raised from endowment is used to give grants to students. Brother Krizan asked the district to see if a donation could be made to the CEFT. Brother Krizan then turned the floor back to Sister Steinman. Sister Martha Durham gave treasurer's report. Brother Al Kercho made a motion to except the report as given. Motion seconded by Sister Rose Steinman. Motion passed. Old Business—There was no old business to discuss. New Business Sister Mary Steinman asked the membership if it felt that the district could donate to the CEF1. After discussion, Brother Al Kercho made a motion that the district donate $1,000 to the CEF1. Motion seconded by Sister Martha Durham. Motion passed. Brother Johnnie Krizan announced to the membership that he would match any donation given to the CEF 1 made by anyone of District Three up to the remaining amount that he had available to him from the Supreme Lodge. Discussion was made to send letters to district lodges to see if they would donate to Cal.'. Letters will be sent out and donations should be sent to District Treasurer Martha Durham. A

District Seven reports on spring meeting District Seven Spring Meeting was hosted by Lodge 79, Corpus Christi on March 14, 2004 with 125 members and guests attending. First Vice President Glen Pruski presided. Phillip Barta, Kevin Bayer, Josh Bayer, and Reese Tatman posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lodge 79 President Jerry Sijansky welcomed everyone. District Seven Second Vice President Jerry Sijansky paid tribute to the deceased members. Appointed to the nominating committee were Valerie Barta, Darla Jaimes, and Frank Sacky. Auditing committee appointees were Polly Bayer, Diane Korus, and Frances McDonald. Lodges represented were 79, Corpus Christi; 107, Floresville; 117, Robstown; 164, Rio Hondo; 185, New Braunfels; 202, Jourdanton; 217, Alice (not chartered); 247, San Marcos (not chartered). Secretary Bettie House read the minutes and correspondence. District

presentation of the donation should be made at the District Three Spring Meeting. Site for the next meetings and Youth Achievement Day (YAD) were discussed: Lodge 84, Dallas, will host the Spring Meeting on April 25, 2004. Lodge 183 is working on hosting District YAD this year. It may have to be held on Saturday afternoon. This will be discussed by the youth department and decided by the spring meeting. Fall Meeting/Fun Fest is still open. There was no lodge asking to host this meeting. Lodge 6, Cottonwood asked to host District Three Spring Meeting in 2005. No other lodges made request. Lodge 6 will host meeting on April 24, 2005. Committee Reports: Reports were available at the registration table. Other items for the interest of the District: Brother George Pauling brought up that we should check with our members to see if they are interested in having the Fall Funfest. It becomes a problem getting lodges to host this event. He would like this discussed further at the spring meeting. Sister Martha Durham presented Sister Rose Steinman, Vice President of Lodge 154, with two checks — one for hosting the meeting and the other for lunches paid by the district. Sister Steinman indicated that the can goods collected will be given to St. Thomas' Food Bank. Brother Johnnie Krizan presented a check to Tony Pustejovsky with a check for $1,000 for CEFT. Sister Mary Steinman reported that there were 358 canned goods and nine jellos collected from the membership. There were 104 members in attendance. Sister Rose Steinman made a motion that since there was no other business to discuss, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Brother Tom Weeks. Motion passed. Submitted by, Sister Mary Karlik District Three Secretary — SPJSTSeven Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) Glen Pruski recognized the 50and 75-year members, and age 96 honorees. Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasurer Lanita Anglin reported on investments, activities scheduled for the convention in June, and presented checks to the district. District Seven Director Bob Bayer reported 2003 was a fabulous year. Six lodges in the district won incentive awards. Lodge 239, Hondo was chartered on January 19, 2004. Lodge 247, San Marcos will be chartered April 8, 2004. The district is still collecting aluminum can tabs, white bottle caps, and eyeglasses. Jerry Elzner reported Lodge 79, Corpus Christi collected 71 pairs of eyeglasses. District Seven State Field Representative Hector Garcia recognized the sales representatives. District Seven met its quota in January and is at present, number one in state in sales and applications. Reports were given by standing committees: Finance —Roy Haag; By-Law—Bettie House; Insurance— (Continued on page 6.)

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Lodge 67, Schulenburg players place first, second in State Tarok Tournament On February 7, 2004, the State Tarok Tournament was held at Lodge 48, Beyersville. We had a good turn out with 36 players showing up ready to play cards. Players were represented from District One, District Two, District Three, District Five, and District Seven. The players had a wonderful time in fellowship. We gave away many prizes. The player with the highest score at the end of each round received five dollars each. The players with the highest score after each round were:

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Pictured above, from left, are: First Place - Joe Vyvjala (67); Second Place - Ed Vacek (67); Fourth Place (tie) - Jimmie Coufal (47); Fourth Place (tie) Aileen Jaecks (18) Fifth Place - Joella Kubala (92); Sixth Place - Walter Muehr (172), and Seventh Place - Cris Krengel (92). Winners not pictured are Third Place - Wes Hocker (88) and Eighth Place - Rudy Kaspar (29).

Round 1 Rudy Kaspar, Lodge 29, Taylor 170 points Round 2 Hilda Demel, Lodge 67, Schulenburg 172 points Round 3 Jimmie Coufal, Lodge 47, Seaton 242 points Round 4 Wesley Hocker, Lodge 88, Houston 222 points Round 5 Joella Kubala, Lodge 92, Fort Worth 181 points Round 6 Joe Vyvjala, Lodge 67, Schulenburg with 202 points

The overall winners for the trophies and the money were:

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First Place Joe Vyvjala, Lodge 67, Schulenburg 816 points Second Place Ed Vacek, Lodge 67, Schulenburg 782 points Third Place Wes Hocker, Lodge 88, Houston 773 points Fourth Place (Tie) Jimmie Coufal, Lodge 47, Seaton 762 points Fourth Place (Tie) Aileen Jaecks, Lodge 18, Elgin 762 points

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Strmiska, Josie and Fred Sullivan, Pete and Peggy Sutherland, Christie Tepera, Michael Trampota, Jerry D. and Family Trilicek, Alma J. Turner, Ethan Vajdak, Nicole Valenta, George Vanicek, Laverne Veselka, Freddie, Debbie, and Ashley Villarreal, Emma M. Vitek, Elizabeth Volcik, Johnnie and Doris Volcik, Shirley Vyvial, James W. Waddle, William R. Walker, Doris N. Wallace, Jordan Wallace, Jordan Wallace, Ruth Weyand, Ricky and Joshua Wiederhold, Liliana Wiederhold, Miranda Wiesner, Doris Wiggins, Mickey Williams, Virgina and Doug Williams, Vivian Wockenfuss, Allison Yates, Gladys Yates, Makayla, Dakota, and Sherrie Yeager, Justine Yezak, John Zabojnik, -Randall Zabojnik, Rosemary Zabojnik, Sr., Jerome C. Zahn, Melissa Zahn, Steven Zich, Christine and Shirley —SPJST-

Fifth Place Joella Kubala, Lodge 92, Fort Worth 742 points Sixth Place Walter Muehr, Lodge 172, Pasadena 725 points Seventh Place Cris Krengel, Lodge 92, Fort Worth 690 points Eighth Place Rudy Kaspar, Lodge 29, Taylor 687 points We would like to thank Lodge 48, Beyersville for hosting the tournament. The members did a wonderful job preparing for the tournament. We would like to thank all the players

who participated in the tournament. It all ended in a fraternal and friendly way. Thanks to District Two Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) Ruth Hanusch, District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, and District Seven Director Bob Bayer for their help with the state tournament. Our State FAC Gladys Yates had another obligation to attend and sent her assistant Tammy Martinez. Fraternally, Howard Leshikar Supreme Lodge President — SPJST-

.Axtx:$t Recommendations TIRE X. to the By-Laws for

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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 By-Law 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-

Article 43 b Eliminate this article and replace with the following. Article 43 b A chairman of the board of district directors shall be elected annually from the seven directors as other committee members do. Reason: this By-Law was adopted in the 1992 Convention to Honor Director Sid Pokladnik for 60 years of service to the SPJST. This article is in violation of our SPJST Charter and the Robert Rule of Order. The President of the SPJST: is elected as the chief Executive Officers and Chairman of the Board by the delegates to the convention every four years at a general convention who responsible to the membership for all business operation and performance of all officers and their employees and has better knowledge of operations of the office then a director has attending a quarterly meeting. Article 94: Delete in the first paragraph. The official publication of the society is called Vestnik. It is published on the first of each month and the last day of the month and is mailed to all premium paying members. Leave the rest of the By-Law as published in the By-Laws. (Continued on page 6.)

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By-Laws (Continued from page 5.) Reason: The printing and the postage is so expensive that we can no longer afford the cost every week. The first and 15th of the month should not cause the lodges not getting the same results as for as communication has had. Article 94a: Give the Publication Committee permission to adopt the change and give them permission to use better quality paper, print the Vestnik in color and permission to increase the number of pages if it is needed. Emil E. Matula, Delegate — SPJST-

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Recommendations Article 3f The members of Lodge 204, Stephenville/Hico wish to have the

District Seven (Continued from page 4.) Polly Bayer. S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director Jerry Sijansky, SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum (LAM) Director Roxanne Bertrand and SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) Jerry Elzner gave reports. FAC Glen Pruski presented gifts to the district's fraternalist nominees and plaques to the Lifetime Achiever recipients. Polly Bayer reported the auditing committee found all financial records in order. State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny presented gifts to the State Camp Design winner, Kimberly Huizar of Lodge 202, Jourdanton. Lodges 239, Hondo, and 247, San Marcos have new youth clubs and Lodge 117, Robstown will have one soon. Treasurer Melba Novosad presented the financial report. District Youth Counselor (DYC) Liz Bielefeld announced the Christmas Card Design Contest winners. District officers will locate a climate controlled storage unit for the district's PA system. Travel allowances were raised for the district officers. Valerie Barta presented the nominating committee's recommendations. Officers elected for 2004 are: President Jeff Barta First Vice President/FAC Glen Pruski Second Vice President Jerry Sijansky Secretary Bettie House Treasurer Melba Novosad District Youth Counselor Wendy Pruski SPJST LAM Director Roxanne Bertrand District Seven Director Bayer, assisted by Supreme Lodge Secretary-

terms of office for the Supreme Lodge to be staggered to always have someone in charge during the convention. At the convention, elect two officers for eight years and leave two officers in office for four more years. Therefore, for the 2004 convention would like to recommend that the office of Vice President and Financial Secretary be extended for four more years, and elect a President and Secretary-Treasurer for eight years, the office of Legal Advisor and Editor and Director of Communication may be elected every four years. Officers may be re-elected to their offices if the convention delegates so wish. It has been noted that during the convention all officers are out of a job until the third day and no one is in charge of running the Society until new officers are installed on the last day of the convention. Also if all officers were elected in the same year, it would hurt the Society. Sandra K. Pierce Gracie M. Kneschk Floyd E. Pierce Norman M. Kneschk — SPJST-

Lodge 84, Dallas

hosting District Three delegate meeting April 6 Attention Delegates, A District Three Delegate Meeting is planned for April 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lodge 84, Dallas. The lodge hall is located at 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas. Please make plans to attend. Fraternally, Mary Steinman District Three President — SPJSTTreasurer Anglin installed the officers. Youth clubs donated the profits from its prize drawing to the District Youth Fund. Revenue from the silent auction was split between the SPJST LAM and SPJST ENC. District Seven Fall Family Fun Day will be hosted by Lodge 107, Floresville. The SPJST Supreme Lodge and Lodge 79, Corpus Christi donated door prizes. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary — SPJSTPermanent

insurance provides lifelong protection. SPJST's whole life certificates are designed and priced for you to keep over a long period of time. All SPJST permanent certificates including whole, ordinary and universal life have a feature known as "cash value" that can be surrendered — in total or in part — for cash or converted into an annuity.

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Lodge Letters Section Lodge 6 Cottonwood reports on March meeting Hi! Our meeting was called to order around 5 p.m. on March 7, 2004 by Johnnie Krizan, President. Thanks to Lakn Dieterich and Bracy Craig for leading all in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thanks to Tracie Dobecka for reciting our SPJST Motto. There was a moment of silence for all departed brothers and sisters, especially Ernest E. Keel, a member of our lodge. In the absence of our Flag Bearer/Guide, Sister Georgie Soukup, her report was given by Sister Irene Peterson. She reported 26 members present for our meeting. Brother Johnnie Krizan called upon Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, Secretary, for the reading of the minutes from our last meeting. The minutes were approved as read with a minor correction. Our Treasurer, Sister Peggy Dobecka, gave her report, and it was approved as given. It was also reported that we had one transfer from Lodge 66, Billy J. Alexander. Our Financial Secretary, Brother George Straten, gave his report of six adults and two juveniles as new members. Thanks to our Sales Representatives, Sister Lydia Dobecka and Brothers Johnnie Krizan and Jerry Kucera. Brother George gave the hall bookings for April with our socials on April 2 and 16. Brother George Straten also gave the trustee's report from our meeting held February 20. He mentioned increasing traveler's expenses for the lodge officers. He also reported that after 30-plus years, that he was giving up his seat as Chairman of the Board. Elections were held at the trustee's meeting with the following officers elected: Chairman Brother Milton Peterson Co-Chairman Brother Al Soukup Secretary Sister Irene Peterson Treasurer Brother Johnnie Krizan The new Chairman, Brother Milton Peterson, requested a trustee's meeting to be held on March 19 at 7 p.m. Youth Leader, Sister Peggy Dobecka, gave her report. She reported cakes to the rest home on March 3. There were nine members present for their valentine party last month. Sister Peggy thanked Sister Lydia Dobecka, Assistant Youth Leader, for handling the party for everyone. It

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was reported that there were 12 youth and six adults attending an outing at the West Station Cafe. Youth Report

Sister Peggy reported that the youth would be working on their crafts for the rest home. She mentioned that the youth would be doing a program for our Easter party on April 4, and they would also being having a drawing for door prizes. Thanks to all who donate towards their door prize drawing for Easter. Sister Peggy also reported that there were winners at the awards banquet drawing for those recommending membership. Congratulations to Tracie Dobecka, Christi Sparkman, Brooke Craig, and Whitney Dobecka. Our Sunshine Committee, Sister Jerelene Lenart, gave her report of sending get well cards to Catherine Polansky, Cyrill Svrcek, Bonnie Harwood, Mary Pavlas, and Hattie Kaska. She reported sending a sympathy card to Mary Keel, upon the death of her husband, Ernest. A sympathy card was also sent to Jerry and Dorothy Kucera. Sister Jerelene reported sending "new baby" congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lenart, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Grmela. Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, Fraternal Activities Coordinator, gave her report of the pennies drive ending the end of March. She also reported various tournaments, which you may notice the dates in the Vestnik. Sister Barbara reported that there were 23 members who attended the Incentive and Awards Banquet last month in Cyclone. Easter Party at April Meeting

It was reported that the Easter party would be held at our next meeting on April 4 with a fried chicken/sausage meal. Sister Barbara asked that all workers be at the hall between 8 to 9 a.m. for preparations of the meal and egg hunt. She reported sending invitations to our 50-year members, Sisters Peggy Dobecka and Ruth Krizan, and Brothers Otto Hanak, Kennth Krizan, John Malina, George Smajstrla, Raymond Vochoska, and Jerry D. Zapalac. The 50-year member pins will be presented at our Easter meeting on April 4. Our meeting will be held at 2 p.m., followed by SPJST No. 6, Inc. meeting then a social and youth program, with a meal and easter egg hunt. The Lifetime Achiever Awards Committee reported the recipients of awards at our District Three Spring Meeting to be Sisters Jerelene Lenart and Lucille Sulak, and Brothers Ray Perez, Bobbie Dobecka, and Ernest Bezdek. These awards will be presented at our District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas, Texas,

Wednesday, March 24, 2004—VESTNIK/7 on April 25. Those in attendance with March birthdays were Brothers Alvin Pavlas and Otto Hanak. A "Happy Birthday" to all with a birthday this month. Door prizes were drawn with the $5 winner being Brother Otto Hanak. The progressive door prize winner, Ashley Ondrej, was not present. Next Meeting April 4 The meeting was adjourned with our next meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 4 followed by our Easter party and egg hunt and door prize drawings. See everyone there! Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-

24, Cyclone invites you to the Barnyard Bonanza on April 3 Lodge

It's that time of year again! When thoughts turn to spring, planting, spring cleaning, and — of course — the Texas Spring Gala at Lodge 24, Cyclone. This year's theme is "Barnyard Bonanza." Think of Hee-Haw, only with polka music, barbecue and prizes! Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the meal being served around 6:15 p.m. 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 shopping spree to your favorite store! Other prizes include gift certificates to: Dillard's, Cavender's, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Academy, Kerley's Market, Tractor Supply, H.E.B., Cyclone Corral, and Green's Sausage House. Your $50 donation includes the meal, beverages, entertainment and prize drawing! For tickets, please call any of these numbers 985-0007, 9852484, 985-2258, 583-4356, 534-0807, 985-2354, 985-2537, 583-3378, 7747856, or 583-3378 Hope to see you there! Fraternally, Texas Spring Gala Organizers Committee —SPJST-

24 Cyclone reports on March meeting Lodge

SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday, March 8, 2004 in the recesses of the lodge home, Flag Hall. A delicious meal of left-over steaks from the Supreme Lodge Banquet was enjoyed by the members before the meal. We are in the debt. President Brian Vanicek called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. The minutes were read by Secretary Ginger Greger. Birthday celebrants were Robert Macek and David Vanicek. Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) David Nauert advised of the barbecue cookoff in Taylor on March 12

and 13. Also, the Easter Eggstravaganza will be on April 10 in Lions Park, Temple. This will feature our very able member, Melanie Zavodny. Treasurer Barbara Macek gave her detailed report as usual. We did quite well from the State Banquet as the Supreme Lodge now pays the expenses in full. We were thankful for the lift as she has $6,300 in insurance premium billings that need to be paid. Our member, Keith Andel, a CPA at Lott, Vernon, and Company, made out our income taxes. The charge was really low. The lodge and espeically our youth club had a very sad happening as one of our members, Jimmy Cooksey, was killed on the way to school in an auto wreck. We are at a loss to adequately express our deep sorrow to his family. The youth club made a $100 donation to the Aquatics Club at Rogers High School in his honor. The youth club helped with the state banquet. It had a bake sale and sold cookbooks. Sam's Club donated many of the baked items and Margaret Mikeska also made a cake for them. They had a meeting on March 7 at Flag Hall with 10 members and five parents in attendance. They celebrated birthdays with ice cream and heard from State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny. Their next meeting will be April 10 at Lions Park, Temple. Audra Bazilius won a trip to New York or $2,000 cash from the State Youth Department. Wilbert Mikeska reported that bar sales at the state banquet were good. Some parts of the state drink more of different brands that he normally stocks. Also, being in the country showed at the state banquet as our septic system refused to work — for a short while. Too wet ground from rains recently was the cause. Now, we are having problems finding the original tank. Septic tanks and REA electricity are still a fact in the country as we are. Wilbert will check on having a dance or two. In old business, we discussed the Spring Gala on April 3. We need items for the silent auction. This is really a good deal. Under new business, we discussed putting lower water usage facilities in the men's restrooms and addressing the septic system further. Door prizes were won by Ron Cornawell, Joan Vanicek, David Nauert, Milton Zavodny, Bobby Hoelscher, and Brian Vanicek. Robert Macek won the Cadillac Escalade. Johnny Svoboda is feeling poorly. Regina Zabcik is doing better and is as beautiful as ever. Such strength is wonderful. Fraternally, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter — SPJST —

Lodge 39, Bryan meets April 25 Attention Members, Due to other events in April, our lodge members voted to hold our April meeting the last Sunday. Please note our next meeting is April 25, 2004. Lillie Matejka O'Shields —SPJST-

and Olga Duron Celebrate Golden Wedding nivesary ob

Congratulations to Bob and Olga who live in the Dallas area. Their Duron of Dallas, members of SPJST son, Bobby Duron and wife, Lodge 84, who celebrated their 50th Stefanie, who live in Chadron, wedding anniversary on February 20, Nebraska, celebrated with them over the Christmas hol2004. Bob and idays with a visit Olga were marto Texas. Other ried in 1954 in family members Temple, Texas celebrating the and are now both occasion included enjoying retirement. Bob is grandchildren, Dena Harrison retired from Texas Instruments, and and her husband, Ken, Sam, and Olga is retired Kurt Melin, Ricky from Douglasand Rusty Guardian WareGriffeth, Alyssa house Corporand Olivia Duron, ation. Bob is still and great-grandan active member sons, Jadon and of the Dallas Evan Harrison. Czech Concert We wish them Orchestra. healthy happiThey celebrated their anniverness, and many Bob and Olga Duron more years tosary with a gathgether with us. ering of close friends and family. Commemorating Mary Ann Griffeth the event with them were their Bobby Duron daughters, Barbara Melin and Mary and Barbara Melin —SPJSTAnn Griffeth and her husband, Rick,

87, Temple discusses hall renovations Lodge

The meeting of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple was called to order on March 9, 2004 by President Dan Kacir at 7 p.m. The members participated in the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence was observed fo members, Jerry Valchar and Josephine Shine. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read. Treasurer Daryl Entrop gave the treasurer's report and at the end of February, the lodge had a balance of $15,046 in the checking account. The audit committee reported that they had audited the books and no discrepancies were noted. Youth Club Leader Pam Capps reported on various youth club activities, including the Christmas cards project and the events scheduled for the District Two Spring Meeting to be held in Taylor on March 21. Member Appreciation Banquet The member appreciation banquet will be at the lodge on Tuesday, May 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. We will be honoring 50-year members, Pamela Engbrock, Wayne Frist, James Irish, and Michael Matous, as well as 75year member, James L. Hejl. Entertainment will be Jim Bezdek and his Melody Machine of Denton with a theme of "Down Memory Lane" at SPJST Lodge 87. The meal will be catered by Mungias Barbecue of Heidenheimer. Florence Reisner will purchase a sheet cake for dessert. Door prizes will be given. Discussion continued on the interior hall renovation, and all of the members are in favor of getting the hall looking really nice.

Lodge 84, Dallas anniversary dinner, dance, meeting, April 18; no meeting April 19 Attention Members, There will be no regular meeting of Lodge 84, Dallas on Monday, April 19. Anniversary Celebration The lodge will have an anniversary celebration in honor of its 94th anniversary. The event will include dinner followed by a short business meeting, and 50-year member pin presentation. Please join us for this day of fellowship: 94th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, April 18 at Lodge 84, Dallas 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas 12:30 p.m. - Barbecue dinner Adults $5 • Children $3 Short business meeting 50-year members pin presentation 2 p.m. - Entertainment by the Czech Concert Orchestra Members are asked to please bring their favorite desserts to complement the meal. For more information, please call President Justine Yeager (214) 827-0920. Again, there will be no meeting on Monday, April 19. Justine Yeager, President —SPJST-

The hall was constructed by members in the year 1967, and this will be our first extensive interior renovation.

8NkSTNIOK —Wednesday, March 24, 2004 Hall Renovations President Dan Kacir and Vice President Diane Troy appointed a three-member committee to get figures and make recommendations and report back at the April meeting. The committee members are Ed Reisner, Chairman, John Troy, and Joe Camp. Among other areas to get estimates will be for re-painting all of the interior of the lodge including the bathrooms, youth room, and lodge ceiling, a complete check and update of the electrical and plumbing work and to get figures to upgrade the air conditioning and heating. The committee will purchase a new stove and water heater and tend to its installation. The youth volunteered to wash the curtains and to replace, as necessary, and to remove and place all items on the walls in the store room before the renovation get started. Secretary Bertha Capps is an election judge, and I am just filling in as secretary. Bertha Capps is our fraternalist and will also be recognized at the District Two Spring Meeting in Taylor. Fraternally, Sidney Kacir Acting Secretary — SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston reports on lodge, member news William E. Souchek, 98, died Friday, March 5, 2004. He was known to hundreds of Houstonians, first as a science teacher at Kinkaid School for over 20 years and as a teacher of the Czech language for the past 30 years. At Kinkaid, he taught many children of prominent families like former Secretary of State James Baker and former Governor Bill Hobby. He was a very interesting and intelligent man and remained so until his death. I will miss my occasional telephone conversations with "Professor Souchek" and extend my sympathy to his daughter, Julianne, and all his family. Milton Elolf, 89, a longtime member of Lodge 88 who moved to LaGrange some years ago, passed away recently. Milton and his wife were very active at our lodge while in Houston. He was on the Auditing Committee for many years. Our sympathy to his wife, Gladys, and all his family. William Alfred "Bill" Hilsher died on March 6, 2004. He was a lifetime member of the SPJST and Lodge 88. He graduated from Reagan High School and attended U of H. We extend our deepest sympathy to all his family. William J. Kenjura passed away on March 12, 2004. He was a member of Lodge 88 Men's Club and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all his family. Juliet Cox, a beautiful lady originally from Floresville, had surgery recently. She had lived in Houston for a long time, but a few years ago she moved back to Floresville for about three years. Then she came back to Houston. Stay well now, Juliet. The Czech Heritage Society will have the big Spring Festival at Lodge

88 on Sunday, April 4. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a wonderful day. Lodge 88 offices will be closed during the convention on June 14, 15, and 16. We have had some more good dances. Vrazels played on March 6 and had a fantastic dance with a large crowd. There were several birthday celebrations. Of course, the Vrazel brothers, Anton and Alfred, have always had a great polka and variety band. On March 13, Jodie Mikula played, and it was also a good dance. All of you should come and enjoy yourselves. If is good for you. My thanks to Marie Stayton who gives me some news for the letters. Marie is President of the Birthday Club, Bar Manager, and is on the Board of Trustees. That is one busy lady. District Five Spring Meeting will be at Lodge 88 on Saturday, April 3, 2004. At our last meeting, Carol Liebscher donated a door prize in memory of her father, Herman Liebscher, who would have been 100 years old on March 19. The youth club has decided to move its meeting to the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Having a meeting on a school night is a hardship on parents and youth. The March meeting falls during spring break, so it will be held in conjunction with the Easter party. Easter Party March 27 They will dye eggs Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m., and the meeting will follow. The Easter party is Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m. The youth will participate in a beach clean-up in April followed by a cookout at Brother Castillo's place in Sergeant. Get well wishes to Cleburn Lincke, John Kosut, and Helen Kubicek who have been in the hospital. Good dances in April are: Saturday, April 3—Ed Gerlach, big band Saturday, April 10—Texas Sound Check, polka/variety Saturday, April 17—Gus Lindemann, big band music Saturday, April 24—No dance Best wishes to you all. Fraternally, Viola Cox Second Vice President

Roll call of officers was read and all officers were present with the exception of First Vice President Carolyn Filipp. Minutes of the previous meeting of February 12 were read, and after' one correction, were approved. Secretary/Treasurer Roberta Johnson read the profit and loss statement for February, 2004. Report of Officers President Bruce reported that she was very proud to accept the plaque for the Century Award which was given to her at the awards dinner in Temple last month. She also received a check in the amount of $4,140. The lodge completed 14 of 15 requirements to get this award. The officers were given key chains with their names on them, and she gave out key chains to those who were not at the awards dinner. Larry W. Pflughaupt, District Five Director, gave those who were there their key chains. Helen Hegwood received an award, an eagle, for top insurance written. Secretary/Treasurer Roberta Johnson thanked the membership for its concern for her mother who was in the hospital. Youth Leader Barbara Gonzales reported that the youth have changed their meeting to the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Their first meeting will be in conjunction with the Easter party which will be on Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m., and they will be doing a beach clean-up the latter part of April with the district. They will also participate in the Strawberry Festival on May 8. Sergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz

reported that there were eight door prizes, plus the cash door prizes. Entertainment Committee Chairman Betty Theiss reported on current and future dances. Social Night Chairman Sherry Miller reported that they have been having good crowds at bingo; however, she thinks the rodeo has been a deterrent for bingo. Chairman of the Board John Broz was not present; therefore, Secretary Lowrina Lindemann gave his report. She reported that the social night committee recommends the first quarter donations to be: Shriner Burn Center $1,000; Shriners Children's Orthopedic Center $500; Star of Hope $500; Alzheimers Association $500; Houston Hospice $500; for a total of $3,000. A motion was made and seconded that we give these monies to these organizations. Motion carried. Parliamentarian Dorothy Pflughaupt came forward and reported that we cannot keep giving to these wonderful organizations if we do not have the funds. Therefore, they need your help at bingo. Please donate your time by helping us at bingo. Bar Chairman and President of the Birthday Club Marie Stayton reported on the Birthday Club first. We will have a luncheon on Wednesday. Helen Hegwood and Flo Orsag will be in charge of the meal. Come and join us. She then reported on the bar. They are doing very well; however, they do need more help. Sidney Jurchak pitched in and helped when he was needed. They had a TABC (Tobacco and Alcohol Beverage Comission) class on Saturday which was arranged by Clara Broz.

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Lodge 88, Houston reports on March meeting The March 8, 2004 meeting was called to order by President Patricia Bruce at 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Chaplain Sydney Jurchak as well as leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Recording Secretary Flo Orsag read the names of deceased members who were Grover Barker, Evaristo Acosta, Emiley Hearn, Ada Shelton, Thelma Hall, Jackie Willis, Evelyn Antrich, and William Souchek. A moment of silence was observed in their memory.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2004—VESTNIK/9 Popcorn Committee King Hegwood reported that they could use some help. Men's Club President A.J. Stayton reported that they are still saving newspapers. Cleburn Lincke is in the hospital as well as John Kosut. Bill Kenjura is in the hospital in intensive care. Please pray for these folks. A.J. also stated that the grass should not be cut because of Easter. They can't hide the eggs for Easter if the grass has been cut. There will be a work day on the last Wednesday of this month. They have two new members, one of whom was here tonight, Clem Pechacek. Johnny Broz reported that he had another door prize from Carol Liebscher - $5 in memory of her father who would have been 100 years old on March 19. Decorating Committee Chairman Cleburn Lincke, Scholarship Chairman Carol Committee Havemann, Rules and Regulations Committee Chairman Lynn Pflughaupt, Choral Club President Fred Buri and Concert Orchestra Chairman Jim Rhode all had no reports.

Reports of District Officers District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt reported that he enjoyed giving out all the money that his district won, and that he would like to have given King Hegwood the Fraternalist of the Year Award. He also stated that the District Five Spring Meeting will be on .April 3 at Lodge 88, which is hosting this meeting. District Five State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen reported that the district is doing quite well with the SPJST Join Hands 2004 "Opening Doors to Success with a Commitment to the Future." She also reported that she was trying to get new sales representatives for Lodge 88. Mildred Holeman made a motion that we let Lynn Johnsen approve on a sales representative for Lodge 88. The membership will have the right at the next meeting to approve or disapprove this appointment. The motion was seconded by Johnny Broz. Motion carried. There were two applicants for insurance in March 2004. They were John Veselka and Lois Irene Schalles - credited to by Marie Stayton. They were voted into membership. Recording Secretary Flo Orsag read the correspondence. We had a thank you note from the family of Evelyn Antrich, thanking us for the flowers sent to the funeral. There was a thank you note from Mamie Lorenz thanking all who sent her cards and for the calls and prayers. Those who are ill were Estelle Kelly in the Lexington Nursing Home, Cleburn Lincke who has been in the hospital, John Kosut who has been in the hospital and Bill Kenjura who has been in ICU at Memorial Northwest Hospital. Helen Kubicek is at home now. Clara Broz reported that the office will be closed on June 13, 14 and 15 because of the convention. Guide Josephine Pflughaupt reported that we had 80 members present and one guest who was Lynn Johnsen. We sang "Happy Birthday"

to the birthday recipients. We had one anniversary, Daniel and Mona Anders. The $5 door prizes went to Gladys Sembera, Bess Treybig, Estelle Hillman, Mary Roznovsky, and Lou Baca. Adella Hughes won the $5 donated by Carol Liebscher. Numerous other door prizes were won by other members. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Flo Orsag Recording Secretary —SPJST-

142 Houston invites cookers to join 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 Whitchurch Barbecue Cook-Off Coordinator. — SPJST-

177 Academy reports on March meeting Lodge

The meeting was called to order on March 20, 2004 at 7:14 pm by President Kathy Fritz. All officers were present. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observe honor of recently departed lodge members. The Sunshine Committee Theresa Baca and Helen Bland reported that sympathy cards were sent to Patsy Moss and family; to the family of Francie Heise; and to the family of Vada Ashby. Our sympathy is extended to all these families. It was also reported that Pat Tomastik is on our sick list. Our best wishes for a full and speedy recovery, Pat. Kathy introduced and welcomed visitor SPJST Chairman of the Board Bob Bayer to our meeting. Correspondence consisted of a letter from SPJST District Two President Kathy Fritz inviting all lodge members to attend the 2004 SPJST District Two Spring Meeting on Sunday, March 21, 2004 at Lodge 29, Taylor. This will be a business meeting and the first membership drive of the year. Several special awards will be presented at the meeting. The minutes of the February meeting were approved as presented. Committee reports were given and accepted. From the District Banquet,

Kathy presented a framed certificate and a $50 check to Youth Leader Linda Wagner in recognition of the 10 youth applications written in the last year. Great job, youth members! To Academy Lodge Chairman of the Board, Bill Hutka, Kathy presented a plaque for the Gold award and a check for $1815 in recognition of the 25 new members during the past year. Way to go, Lodge 177! Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) Jackie Beck recognized three March birthdays —Libbie Bartek, Josie Mitchell, and Theresa Baca. Happy birthday to all of you lovely ladies! Jackie also reported that there will be an Easter Eggstravaganza on April 10 at Temple Lions Park. Several members who had attended previous Eggstravaganza events urged lodge members to attend. Jackie also reported that the bus trip to Bossier City has been rescheduled for April 25 so that more members might be able to go. Jackie reported an announcement in the Temple Daily Telegram that recognized member Jessica Lyon for being inducted into the chemical engineering honor society at Lamar University in Beaumont. Congratulations, Jessica! We're proud of you! New members J.C. Riddle and Mary M.C. Jezek were unanimously voted into the lodge. Unfinished business included a report from the audit committee— Shirley McCrea, Louis Driska, and Bill Hutka. New business included a discussion of the defibrillator which Academy Lodge 177 plans to present to the Little River Academy Volunteer Fire Department. With $1500 in matching funds from District Director Frank Klinkovsky added to $1,702 which will be donated from Lodge 177, we will be able to purchase the unit and donate it to the Fire Department. A date will be set for the formal presentation, at which time we hope representatives from the Temple Daily Telegram, the Little River City Council, and KCEN TV will attend. Door prizes were won by Shirley McCrea, Martha Garcia, and Spencer Hutka. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. After the meeting, Bob Bayer, who is a candidate for the office of President of SPJST, spoke about his qualifications and vision for the future of SPJST and asked for our support. Thank you, Bob, for coming to our lodge. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka, Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

182, Falls County readies for membership drive Lodge

Dear Readers, The regular meeting of the SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County was held on February 22, 2004 at the Beckendorf's house. The meeting was called to order by the president, Curtis Treat at 5:20 p.m. The minutes were read and approved. Curtis brought up that Market on Main Street is on Saturday, March 20

for the Membership Drive. We will sell cupcakes and cookies and give away an SPJST apron. Also, Farmer's Olympics SPJST-Style will be held at Thompson's Hill on April 24. The youth made up games to be played for all ages and will be lots of fun for the whole family. We encourage everyone to come and have a good 'ole time. There will be hot dogs, chips, and sodas. District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky joined us for our meeting, and we are very thankful for her support and help in planning. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Refreshments were served afterwards. Respectfully submitted, Jeannie Beckendorf Reporter 3/24/04 -SPJST-

182 Falls Counay membership drive set for April 24 Lodge

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-

202 Jourdanton reports on March meeting Lodge

Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, March 7, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center with 67 members and guests attending. Special guests were District Seven Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) Glen Pruski, District Seven Assistant Youth Counselor Wendy Pruski and their daughter, Lian. Sales Representatives present were Brenda Gonzales, Jesse Huizar, Joe Huizar, Chester Gail Lee, and Joan Wiederhold. First Vice President Joe Huizar presided. Marcus Huizar led the Pledge of Allegiance. Table prayer was voiced by Ernest Spacek. Time of lodge meetings was changed to 2 p.m., and the youth club will meet at 1 p.m. FAC Mary Ann Barta noted March is National Kidney Month. A get well card was signed for Regina House who donated a kidney last week to her brother. Lodge 202 wrote 51 new certificates in 2003 and received the Platinum Award at the Incentive Awards Banquet. Youth Club had 23 applications. Cash door prize winners were Jeff Barta, Erich Wiederhold, and Brenda Gonzales. New members are Felicia Alexandra Aguilar, Gillian Danielle Rivera, Kirsten Cheyenne Hartman, Stephen Arthur Hartman, Brittany Deanne Rodriguez, Brian Scott

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, March 24, 2004 Escalante, Darren Lee Mejia, Brittany M. Mejia, Leroy Mejia, Brianna L. Mejia, Peter John Mejia, Jr. Sirena Marie Mejia, Olga M. Escamilla, Amber Rodriguez, Nicolas Rodriguez, III, and Kiahna Raelyn Jones. Regina E. Wilson received her 50year SPJST pen. The Annice Guenther family presented a United States Flag to Lodge 202 in memory of Tony Ventrcek. The flag complete with pole and stand will be proudly displayed at all lodge meetings. Celebrating birthdays in March are Gussie Spacek, Liliana Wiederhold and Marcus Huizar. Anniversary celebrants are Minnie and R.D. Polasek 11 years, Janie and Joe Huizar - 21 years. The lodge will submit By-Law changes to the By-Law Committee. Door prizes donated by District Seven FAC Pruski and Lodge 202 were awarded. Next Meeting May 2 The April 4 meeting is cancelled because several members will be working at the Poteet Strawberry Festival. May 2 is the next meeting at 2 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary

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Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston report on March meeting The meeting started at 11:20 a.m. on March 10, 2004 by President Marie Stayton with a prayer by Helen Hegwood and the repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance also by Helen Hegwood. Secretary Bette Hutyra read the minutes form the February meeting and passed. Vice President Evelyn Zajicek asked for April cooks, and they are Evelyn Zajicek, Julia Kinnamon, and Lydia March will work the tea. The vice president asked for cake bakers. They are Margie Anders, Bette Hurta and Louise Jacob. The treasurer's report by Mary Quider was passed. Sunshine Committee Mary Kosut was absent. Her husband had surgery and he is doing better. We missed you on the calling out the names. Get well. Bessie Dewer reported on behalf of the Ticket Committee. Thanks to everybody for the gifts on the table. Telephone Committee: Thanks to Bessie Dewer and her helpers Margie Anders, and Julie Kinnamon for the good job that they do! New Business

Helen Hegwood is working on a trip to Austin or to see the bluebonnets. Calcutta was won by Margie Anders, Julie Kinnamon, and Dixie Raskin. March birthday celebrant was Bessie Dewer. Happy birthday, Bessie.

We had two visitors -- Sydney and Georgie Jurchak. We are all so happy to have you as visitors. Before I end this, we will have sausage next month. May cooks will be Era Richards, Evelyn Gutkowski. Mary Krippen will work the tea. I forgot to mention that Georgie Buchanan was sick. Hope you are feeling better. Until next month, I will close and have a nice day. Fraternally, Evelyn Zajicek Vice President —SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women Krouzek Ceskych Zen reports on March meeting. Dallas

We had 12 members and four men guests due to the severe weather forecast. President Bertha Podhrasky called the meeting to order. Esther led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of one of our members Mildred Chervenka, mother of Diane Oates. Joyce Moore and Esther Cunningham decorated the table for St Patrick's Day with shamrocks and yellow jonquil. It was really festive. The members approved the minutes and treasurer report as read.

Sunshine Committee Georgia Brozek was unable to attend. She gave the report to Evelyn. Georgia sent thinking of you cards to Wanda Petr and Stanley Patak. The members signed thinking of you cards to Faye Wright, Wanda Petr, Stanley Patak, Jerry Kohn, and Joan Maca; a sympathy card to Diane Oates on the loss of her mother, Mildred Chervenka. Bertha suggested that we need to replace Georgia as she is unable to attend the meetings. Joyce Moore agreed to send the cards. Thanks, Georgia, for the good job you have done in sending the cards for so many years. Correspondence read by Bertha included a Christmas card from Ella Nachtigal. She sent greetings to the ladies of the Krouzek; a thank you card to Liddie Pavelka from Bobbie Bickle and Betty Grier. Thanks, Liddie, for being at the visitation service of our mother, Annie Staglik. Thanks for the cheerful cards that were sent to the nursing home. They always seemed to perk her up. Esther read the birthdays for March, and we sang "Happy Birthday" to the celebrants. We had two members present who celebrated their birthdays in March — Adell Vlk and Carol Faraizl. Liddie Pavelka made a motion that we need to get someone to send the birthday cards besides the secretary. Bessie Tydlaska agreed to send them. We are sorry that Jerry Kohn cannot drive from Oak Cliff to our meetings. We miss Jerry, Vicki, Georgia, and Libbie. Sorry to hear Joan Maca had a broken hip. Bertha reported that she is taking therapy now. We hope to see her and Vlasta at the meetings soon.

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Announcements The Culture Society meeting is April 6 at Czech Club at 7:30 p.m. We need three volunteers to serve as delegates from the Krouzek. Sokol Zizka will host a reception for the Dean of the Masaryk University of Brno, Czech Republic March 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. Bertha suggested that they need finger foods, dips, desserts, and help to decorate the tables. Everyone is welcome. Mimi Fortunae Dance Group from Brno, Czech Republic will perform at Sokol Zizka on April 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. This performance will be a fund raiser for North Texas University of the Czech Chair of Music. The Krouzek will host this reception. Everyone is asked to bring finger foods, dips, and desserts. We will have to decorate the tables. Hope to see everyone. The By-laws Committee — Esther, Liddie Pavelka, and Helen Oates — are still working on them. If you have any changes that you would like to be changed, let them know. It was suggested that we let the men join our Krouzek. It was discussed that we send the shut-ins a newsletter of our meetings. Esther said she would do this. The Nominating Committee recommended that the existing officers be reelected by acclamation. A motion was made and approved. The officers deserve a thank you for the job they have done. Hostesses for March were Lillian Hamusek, Mary Janousek, and Carol Faraizl. Hostess for April are Helen Oates, Carolyn Nemec, and Carol Faraizl. A motion was made that we adjourn. We adjourned with our quotation, "Myte se Vydcky radi"— Always Love One Another. The do vyhry gifts were drawn and passed out. We had no door prize today. The blessing was said by Esther, and we enjoyed a delicious covered dish luncheon. The birthday girls got to be first in line. Get Out Your Hats Ladies, get out your hats and decorate them for our hat parade in April. There will be a prize for the most unique, silliest, most beautiful, and most creative. Hope everyone can find a hat to wear. It was a lot of fun last year. Carol Faraizl takes pictures of our meeting and puts them in an album for everyone to see. Next Meeting April 1 Our next meeting is April 1. Hope the weather is better, and we will see more members attend. Hope to see you then. Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST-

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Martha Durham welcomed our guests. Gloria Farok's aunt Magdalena Kronenberger and a new SPJST member, five-month old

Wednesday, March 24, 2004--VESTNIK/11 Cherish M.E. Ellsworth. We could all tell that she is certainly cherished by her grandparents, Garland and Bessie Ellaworth. What a beautiful and happy baby! Both of you come again. Our loyal member Ima Lou LaPlant got married and told us all about her wedding. Her name now is Ima Lou Crider. Congratulations! Our minutes of the February meeting were read and approved. A beautiful card from Dona Hubenak was read. Pauline Morbitzer gave our treasurer's report, and it was approved. It was reported that Mary Windham will have eye surgery this Thursday.

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Good luck. A card is being sent to her, and a sympathy card went to Lorinda Manasco whose sister died and to Billye Starr's family. We all stood for a moment of silence. Hostess chairperson announced Bessie Ellsworth, Gloria Farok, and Pauline Brownlee are our hostesses

Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of January, 2004 CREDITS DEBITS 4,089,485.74 Bonds Mortgage Loans 9,216.82 Certificate Loans 1,431,522.41 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 EDP Equipment Hardware EDP Equipment Software 4,249.00 Furniture & Office Equipment SPJST Scholarship Fund Profit/Loss on Sale of Bonds Profit/Loss on Sale of Stock 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 137,768.00 Death Claims 201,849.71 Death Claims-Annuities Death Claims- Minors Death Claims- Minors Interest 4,566.43 401 (K) Plan 439,296.37 Flex Annuities Withdrawals Bonus- JT Certificates 2,982.65 Matured Endowments 167,365.50 Refund To Lodges 393.14 Premium Refund To Members 28,848.59 Surrender Value 19,436.76 UL Surrenders UL Surrender Charges District Allocations 1,375.00 Convention 25.00 Museum Operating Expense 9,994.36 Vestnik 10,000.00 Vestnik Postage 10,500.00 Workshops 1,209.05 Youth Activities District Youth Allocations 51,659.32 Bond Expense 4,846.24 Mortgage Loan Expense 260.75 Decrease In Bonds By Amortization 2,191.15 Reinsurance 1,475.00 REO Taxes Loss On Sale Of REO 36,736.30 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

135,335.03 25,950.00 4,512,374.22 257,862.51 1,475.00

888.09 132,148.39 381,155.43 91,947.13 591,968.67 378,057.44 8,037.12 5,114.97 217,831.46

400.00 807.39 400.00 361,513.78 6,000.00

today. Outing Planned A possible trip was discussed and some of us decided we would like a trip to the arboretum to view the beautiful flowers. We will probably go by cars later this month.

Decrease in Book Value of Bonds Adj. of Book Value- Furniture & Office Equip. 13,553.31 Actuary 4,342.92 Advertising/Promotional 730.20 Appraisal Expense 41,044.36 Commissions 27,774.35 Contributions 545.13 Dist. Frat. Act. Coordinators 1,441.16 District Youth Counselors 1,266.00 Society Automobile Expense 11,744.53 Fraternal Activities 19,676.76 Hospitalization Liability Ins. 50.00 Legal Service Expense Outside Legal Service Expense 5,477.19 Medical Exams 540.10 Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues 17,496.63 Office Maintenance 6,000.00 Office Rent Expense 6,280.20 Committee Meetings 70,333.55 Organizational Expense 10,157.40 Postage 125,664.47 Salaries SPJST History Project SPJST Golf Charity Project 16,488.02 SPJST Cookbook Project SPJST State Charity Project SPJST B-B-Q Charity Project SPJST Convention Brochure 3,598.28 Office Supplies 92.64 Supreme Lodge Meeting 9,048.68 Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA 4,770.62 Telephone 1,121.67 Travel-Officers 7,835.17 Travel-Directors 2,464.92 Travel-State Field Representatives 61.52 Travel-Editor 201.70 Travel-State Youth Director 274.04 Travel-State Frat. Act. Coord. 3,173.36 Research & Development 5,170.01 Home Account Expense $7,048,935.88 210,357.15 7,146,199.73

Cash Balance 12/31/2003 Credits Debits Cash Balance 01/31/2004

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Joyce report the Friday ballroom dance will be the St. Patrick dance on February 19. She also reminded us that Don Peachey from Wisconsin will be playing March 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. Birthday wishes went to Justine Chaloupa and Richard Andreas. Door prizes were won by Florence Greer, Aurora Maldino, Margaret Lamance, Pauline Brownlee, Norma McLendon, and Laura Posival. Martha Durham led us in a closing prayer. Lunch and bingo followed. Fraternally yours, Evelyn Scaff â&#x20AC;&#x201D;SPJST-

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7,048,935.88

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In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member. EVELYN FALTISEK ANTRICH, wife of the late Milert Antrich. Born on January 27, 1919 in Moulton, Texas, she passed away on February 20, 2004. She will be deeply missed by daughters, Judy, Genevive, Vicky, and Carolyn; sons in-law, Keith Phelps, Troy Yokem, Bill Gray, and Michael

Morse; grandchildren, Todd Yokem, Mark Yokem, and Lesley Vlietstra, their spouses and great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Faltisek, and wife, Wilma, sisters in-law, Irene Livanec, Angeline Brannam, Tuts Hargrove, Tony Antrich; brothers in-law; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank her caring neighbors, Nita Calmes, Margaret Montalbano, Bill Buie, and Bob Rogers for always being there for her. Special thanks to Dr. Vinod Bluchar and his staff for the care and comfort provided over many years; to her many friends at SPJST Lodge 88; the Golden Years membership; and to Oakwood United Methodist Church. A vigil service was held Sunday, February 22 at Pat Foley Funeral

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Home. The funeral mass was at 10 a.m., Monday, F,ebruary 23 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The rite of Christian burial followed at Brookside Cemetery. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Mary Roznovsky Gladys Havemann Estelle Hillman

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Expression of Sympathy The officers and members of Lodge 1, Fayetteville wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of SILVIE PETRUSEK who died February 20, 2004. Services for Silvie Petrusek, 89 of La Grange and formerly of New Ulm were

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held February 22 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in LaGrange with Pastors Robert and Matthew Groenke officiating. Burial followed at La Grange City Cemetery in LaGrange. She was born on October 3, 1914 in the New Ulm area, the daughter of Frank and Ludmilla Ripple Langer. Mrs. Petrusek was united in marriage with Alois Petrusek on April 4, 1933 in New Ulm. She was a homemaker, worked as a clerk at a fabric store and was affiliated with St. Paul Evangelical Church. Mrs. Petrusek was a member of the Afternoon Circle and Quilters for Lutheran World Relief, she taught Sunday school for many years at her church and often volunteered at Second Chance Emporium. In years past, she was active in Trinity Hill Extension Homemakers Club. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Ruby; and sisters, Lillie Reeder and Tillie Mahlmann.

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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 —VESTNIK/13 Survivors include daughter and son inlaw, Doris and Glenn Roy Guettler of Houston; grandchildren and spouses, Susan and Eric Miller and Steven and Jill Guettler, all of Houston; and great-grandchildren, Kristah and Sarah Miller, and Matthew, Ian, and Jonathan Guettler. Pallbearers were Robert Froebel, Dennis and Reuben Mahlmann, and Calvin, Louis and Reuben Jr. Petrusek. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Organ Fund; or the charity of one's choice. Koening and Strickland Home, LaGrange, was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted, Irene Polansky

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Resolution of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 9 in Snook, Texas, wish to express the heartfelt sympathy of our officers and membership to the family of our departed sister,

ANITA MARY (JAKUBIK) SEBESTA. Sister Sebesta was born on November 16, 1934 in Snook to Frank and Annie (Wathuber) Jakubik. She attended school in Snook and graduated there from high school. On December 31, 1954, she was married to Clint Sebesta in Caldwell, Texas. In addition to raising her family, Anita worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She was a confirmed member of the Snook Brethren Church, a member of the Snook Christian Sisters, and a very faithful member of our Lodge 9. Anita passed away on February 5, 2004 at the Manor Oaks Nursing Home in Rockdale. Funeral services were held from the Snook Brethren Church on February 8 at 2:30 p.m. Reverend Joseph Polasek officiated. Burial followed in the Snook Cemetery. Sister Sebesta was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Annie Jakubik; husband, Clint in 1988; infant son, Bradley Frank Sebesta; and father in-law, Adolph C. Sebesta. Survivors include daughter, Deborah and husband, Harvey Dean of Rockdale; daughter, Susan and husband, Ray Wotipka of Snook; son, Clint Sebesta, Jr. of Snook; brother, Frank W. Jakubik and wife, Lois of Troup; sister, Martha and husband, Don Royder of Wellborn; sister, Rita Schielack of Caldwell; mother in-law, Emmagene Sebesta of Snook; sister inlaw, Doris Sebesta of Snook; two grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers were Dillon Dean, Dex Dean, Frank W. Jakubik, Jr., Richard Jakubik, Donald Royder, Jr., and Vince Schielack, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Schielack, Ronnie Schielack, David Royder, Scott Royder, and Ashley Victorick. Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville handled the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Snook Brethren Church. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Lodge 9, Snook

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Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister,

ELEANORA SPANHEL. Services for Eleanora Spanhel, 92, of Little River-Academy, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2004 in Wilson Valley Cemetery with Reverend Tom Henderson officiating. She died Friday, February 27 at her home. Mrs. Spanhel was born in Thrall where she went to school. She was a homemaker. She married Frank V. Spanhel on November 29, 1932 in Granger. She was a member of Little River Methodist Church and a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Her husband preceded her in death on August 6, 1988. Survivors are sons, Frank V. Spanhel, Jr. of Little River and James Spanhel and wife, Jerri of Holland; daughters, Betty Sitz and husband, Dean of Little River; and Pat Ramthun and husband, Elton of Gatesville; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, February 29 at Sheffield Funeral Home, Temple. Memorials can be made to Wilson Valley Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 457, Little River, Texas 76554. May our dear departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Dorthy Pechal Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek

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Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member,

MILTON E. ELOLF, age 89, died Sunday, February 29, 2004 at Care Inn in LaGrange. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 3 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church with interment in LaGrange City Cemetery. The Reverends Robert and Matt Groneke officiated. Born February 9, 1915 in Haw Creek, he was the son of Willie and Adele Vanderwerth Elolf. He worked as a printer for the Fayette County Record for 12 years. He married Gladys Mae Kuhn February 20, 1941. After moving to Houston, he worked as an instrument maker. He opened Elolf Print Shop in Houston. In 1966, he added Texas Greeting Card Company and operated these two companies until his retirement in 1978. He and his wife moved to LaGrange in 1982. Active in community affairs, he was a charter member and director of LaGrange Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1938. In

Houston, he was a member of the Board of Directors of M.D. Anderson, YMCA, Rotary Club of Northside Houston (he transferred his membership to the LaGrange Rotary Club in 1982 and maintained a perfect attended for 50 years), SPJST Lodge 88 of Houston, and Sons of Hermann Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Gladys Mae Elolf of LaGrange; daughter in-law, Robert and janet Elolf of Houston; sisters, Elsie Krause, Esther Pape, and Willie Mae Cizmar, all of Houston; granddaughter and husband, Karen Harper and Captain Reginald Harper of Clarksville, Tennessee; grandsons, Stephen Cotter of Willis, Rob Elolf of Houston, and Second Lieutenant Travis Elolf of Savannah, Georgia; great-grandchildren, Lyla, Cade, and August Cotter, and Walter and Adeline Harper. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Mary Roznovsky Estelle Hillman Gladys Havemann

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WILLIAM E. SOUCHEK, age 98 of Houston, died Friday, March 5, 2004 at Methodist Hospital. Until entering the hospital in midFebruary for treatment of back pain, he had suffered only minor health problems in recent years. Bill had a keen awareness of the world and had remained vibrant and optimistic until shortly before his death. He was known to hundreds of Houstonians, first as a science teacher at The Kinkaid School from 1927 to the late 1940s, and as a teacher of the Czech language for the past 30 years. At The Kinkaid School, he taught many children of prominent Houston families. His students included former Secretary of State James Baker, III, former Lt. Governor Bill Hobby, and the late philanthropist Audrey Jones Beck. Born December 1, 1905 in Iowa City, Iowa, Bill was the youngest of eight children in a family of self-sufficient Czech immigrants. He told fascinating stories based on his family's daily life on a five-acre homestead, and managed to make farm life before electricity sound idyllic. After graduating from the University of Iowa in 1927, he was hired by Mrs. Kincaid who had traveled to the university on a recruiting trip. Within days of arriving in Houston, Bill met his future wife, Alice Huweiler, then age 16. They were married in 1930, a union that lasted until her death in 1998. He cared for her devotedly after she developed Alzheimer's Disease in the mid 1980s. In the early years of their marriage, when Houston was much

smaller, he relied on his farm skills to help supplement his teacher's salary. In the back yard of their Rutgers Street home in West University Place, he raised rabbits and chickens and kept a cow in a field at Holcombe and Buffalo Speedway, now the site of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. He shared Alice's love of gardening and supported her work with several garden clubs in Houston and Sugar Land. In 1942, the Soucheks were instrumental in the planting of more than 300 live oaks along Braeburn Drive. From 1947 to 1970, Bill worked as a real estate appraiser for Prudential Insurance Co. Upon retiring, he developed an interest in teaching Czech, starting in 1974 at Alvin Community College. He went on to teach similar classes at San Jacinto College in Pasadena Spring Branch Community College, the University of Houston, SPJST Lodge 88 in Houston, and the Czech Cultural Center's gift shop in Northwest Mall. He was still teaching as late as February 9 when he conducted a twohour class. In the past year, he mastered the foibles of writing on a laptop computer well enough to produce about 40 vignettes of life in his boyhood home. Some of the stories have been published in the newsletter of the Czech Cultural Center which is building a new headquarters at San Jacinto and Wichita in the Museum District. Bill had closely watched the construction, and was eager to see it completed. Bill and Alice were founding members of Bellaire United Methodist Church, and later became members of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, where he taught an adult Sunday School class in the 1970s. He is survived by his daughter, Julianne Souchek and her life partner, Carol Christian of Houston; foster grandchildren, David Daczewitz of River Grove, Illinois and Sarah Washburn of West University Place, Texas; nieces, Helen Graham and Lorraine Diehl of Paradise, California, Dorothy Schlicher of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bessie Bell of Burlington, Iowa; nephew, Don Souchek and wife, Joyce of Chebeague Island Massachusetts; great-nieces, Deborah Blaedel and husband, Dr. Mark Blaedel of Ames, Indiana, and Jane McCartney of North English, Iowa; great-nephew, Joe McCartney of Atlanta, Georgia. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 9 at the Settegast-Ropf Co. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 10 at First Unitarian Church with Reverend Paul R. Chovanec officiating. A graveside service and committal followed at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Czech Cultural Center, 2315 Del Norte, Houston, Texas, 77018; or the Czech Heritage Society, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, Texas 77025. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Mary Roznovsky Gladys Havemann Estelle Hillman —SPJST-

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in Memory of Mary Ann Mikeska Mary Ann Mikeska, age 98, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at Claystone Healthcare Center in Ennis, Texas. She was born July 1, 1905 in Tioga in Grayson County, the daughter of John and Mary Podesua Kuban. She lived in Pilot Point and Terrell before her marriage to Emil Mikeska on June 6, 1950. After their marriage, they lived in Dallas and Temple. In 1974, they moved to Ennis, where she was a housekeeper, member of St. John's Catholic Church, and member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. Survivors include three nieces; and two nephews. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Monday, February 9 at Keever Chapel. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m., February 10 at St Joseph's Cemetery in Ennis with Father Jerome Jayasuriya officiating. Respectfully submitted, Kay Lynn Kovar —SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy We the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our membership and the entire SPJST, wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our dearly departed lodge sister, CLARA IRENE VALLA, who passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 in the Richards Memorial Hospital in Rockdale, Texas. Sister Valla was born September 10, 1916, near Rockdale the daughter of John K. and Mary (Polasek) Sefcik. She was a homemaker. She was married to Charles Valla on January 12, 1946 in Caldwell Brethren Church in Caldwell and a 50-year member of the SPJST Lodge 17 in New Tabor. She loved to sew clothes and make quilt tops. She was an excellent cook, an outdoors person and kept a beautiful and well maintained yard and flowers. She raised chickens and a vegetable garden. Her hobbies included playing bingo, reading western books, watching, "The Young and The Restless", playing dominoes and listening to Czech music. She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles Valla on December 3, 1966; sister, Vlasta Vavra; brothers, Otto Sefcik, and Ernest Sefcik; and four nephews. Survivors include daughter, Clara Bland and husband, Billy of Rockdale; sister in-law, Rosie Hanson; brother inlaw, John Valla; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three nieces; and numerous great, and great-greatnieces and nephews. Pallbearers who served were grandsons, Dustin Bland, Trevor Bland, Rodney Hale and Sean O'Donnell. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Bartee, Vance Gardner, Michael Graham, Billy Kopetsky, Ike Korenek, Carl Maresh, Eugene Morgan, Larry Rowley, Lawrence Vavra, and John Woodard.

Funeral services for Sister Valla were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 31 in the Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Reverend Henry Beseda officiating. Burial was in the New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell. May our departed lodge sister rest in eternal peace and her memory live with us forever. Resolution Committee Stanley Mrnustik Susan Skrabanek Ben E Trcalek, Jr. —SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, EMILY SEVERA JANOSEK, who passed away Saturday March 13, 2004 at the age of 94. She was born in Bryan, Texas on February 16, 1910 to Julia and Fritz Severa. She married Fred Janosek in 1941, and they made Corpus Christi their home. Emily was a member of SPJST for 75 years and a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Sister Emily was recently honored by Lodge 79 with her 75-year membership pin and SPJST Everyday Hero pin. In addition, she received a complimentary letter from the Governor for her longevity and was made an Honrarcy Kentucky Colonel. She was preceded in death by husband, Fred; brother, Joe Severa of Bryan, Texas; and sisters, Victoria Brandt of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Albina Yeager of College Station. Emily is survived by a family who loved her dearly—sisters and brothers in-law, Willie Mae Shirley, Dorothy and Albin Janosek, Patricia Janosek, and Ben Janosek, all of Corpus Christi; and many nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited at Seaside Funeral Chapel on Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m. The mass was celebrated by her nephew, MSG. Richard Shirley at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 16 at 11 a.m. Interment followed immediately at Seaside Memorial Park. May our departed sister rest in peace and her memory remain with us always. Resolution Committee Jerry Elzner Helen Pavelka Judy Majek —SPJST-

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Jitters Section District Three Youth Leaders, Camp chaperones invited to annual workshop 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: Sunday, March 28, 2004 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lodge 84, Dallas 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas All camp counselors must attend this class in order to go to camp. This is a must before camp! Melanie's schedule is so hard to get. Please find out now who all wants to be camp chaperones and explain to them that this may be the only class we get from Melanie. I 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, Dallas on Sunday, March 28, starting at 10 a.m. with a continental breakfast. Melanie will have the camp class first, following with lunch for everyone! Immediately after lunch the youth leaders will stay for a meeting to discuss Youth Achievement Day and camp schedules. If the camp chaperones wish to leave after lunch that will be fine. They do not — unless they want to — need to stay for the remainder of the meeting. I will just need to know a head count as to how much to prepare for lunch. We usually do wrap this meeting up around 2 p.m. I would like to thank those of you who attended the State Youth Leaders Workshop in Temple on February 29. District Three was well represented, and I was proud of our youth leaders' input into the discussion with Melanie. Our suggestions and ideas were discussed among others even after the meeting. I even had two directors approach me personally and state that our youth leaders do have very strong, good ideas, and to keep up the great work. When other directors come up to me and say things like this, it just makes my day! Once again thank you for your attendance. I look forward to seeing you all, and the camp chaperones and staff, on March 28 at 10 a.m. Fraternally yours, Bessie Petr, District Three Youth Counselor —SPJST-

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District Five Easter Party March 27 at Lodge 88, Houston Dear Members, Lodge 88 will hold its annual Easter party on Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m. There will be lots of fun, games, food, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Everyone is assured to get some eggs since we will have 75 dozen. This is for the young and young-at-heart. We would love to see all of you there with your family for this annual event. You need not bring anything except your basket and be ready for some fun! Fraternally, Barbara Linney-Gonzales District Five Youth Counselor and Lodge 88, Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club writes letters, collects items for soldiers Dear Vestnik Readers, The March 3, 2004 meeting of the SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club was called to order at 6:35 pm by Kim Gaas. Shelby, Landon, and Emily led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto. There were 40 members present, 17 adults, and one new member, Macy Ward. We are glad to have Macy join our youth club. Kim Gaas read the minutes from our February meeting, and CJ Wheeler gave us the treasurer's report. Under new business, we discussed our visit to the nursing home, Disney on Ice, scrapbook work night, heritage poster, March of Dimes, and a visit to the SPJST Museum. Our guest speaker was Mr. Jimmy Green. He spoke to us Kamp Kandu and how the camp is sponsored. Youth club members in grades first through fourth are encouraged to sign up. The camp is the third week of June. Charity projects for the month of March are to write letters to soldiers to boost their morale and to bring items to be sent over as a care package. Youth Leader Announcements made by Ms. Marie included the collection of soda tabs, information on the Christmas Card Design Contest, the Easter Eggstravaganza in Temple,

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 —VESTNIK/15 Join Hands Day Project, Disney on Ice, and Burleson County Heritage Poster. Hunter, Taylor, Alex, Bryan, and Tori were responsible for door prizes and craft for March. We decorated and enjoyed cup cakes. Members with birthdays for the month of March include Kim Gaas. Door prizes were won by Taylor, Hayden K., Hannah K., Tiffany, Dacey, Erica, Hayden B., John W., Haily D., and John M. Door prizes, crafts, games, and jokes for the month of April are CJ, John, Kim, Ethan, and Erica. After the meeting, we had snacks provided by Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Sebesta. The next youth club meeting is April 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the SPJST Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Zachary Shelfer Reporter 3/24/04 —SPJST-

at the Regional Tournament in Franklin this past weekend. Myself and several youth club members are looking forward to going to Nationals on April 14 to 16, 2004. Looking ahead at youth club activities, we are visiting the SPJST Museum on March 18 and in April, we are preparing a program for residents at the Burleson St. Joseph Manor on Sunday, April 4 at 3:30 p.m. We are also planning a trip to Disney on Ice on Saturday, April 10, and preparing for the District One Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 18. Our lodge is hosting, and we will be providing a meal along with activities. Don't forget the Christmas Card Design Contest will take place at the meeting. Good luck to all youth club members who will participating. Next Meeting April 7 Our next youth club meeting is on Wednesday, April 7. Hope to see you there. Fraternally submitted, Bradley Shelfer 3/24/04 —SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook reminds members Lodge 17, New Tabor to enter Christmas card design contest Youth Club member identifies some of Dear Vestnik Readers, the "good things" Spring is in the air, and I hope everyone is enjoying his spring break. of getting older I hope to do some fishing myself and do some cathing up on my AR books. Our basketball team got runner-up

Lodge 202 Jourdanton Youth Club Welcomes New Member

Michael LaSusa The Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club welcomes Michael LaSusa, age 10, as its newest member. His family includes his parents Gerardo and Julia, and brothers, Antonio and Isaiah. Michael has a dog named, Boomer as well as several fish. His hobbies include playing with his brothers, friends and family. Michael's interests include space, football, basketball, and skateboarding. He attends Carlos Coon Elementary School where he is in the fifth grade. He is a member of the YMCA and plays basketball on the Magic. Michael recently moved to San Antonio from Mississippi where his dad was stationed for four years. —SPJST-

Dear Vestnik Readers, I wanted to share these with you. They are some of the great things about getting older. 1. Finally you get to eat dinner at 4 p.m. 2. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off. 3. Kidnappers are not very interested in you. 4. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either. 5. Your eyes won't get much worse. 6. Things you buy now won't wear out. 7. No one expects you to run into a burning building. There's nothing left to learn the 8. hard way. 9. Your joints are more accurate than the National Weather Service. 10. In a hostage situation, you are most likely to be released first. Fraternally, Kimberly Gaas 3/24/04 —SPJST-

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club reports on March meeting President Ashley Sczech called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. Leslie Collins our special guest led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were

three, two adults, and one guest. Our youth leader reported on some of the activities from the Youth Leaders Workshop held in Temple. Our meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. After our meeting, we enjoyed making Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day and ate some great food from the banquet the lodge held. Next Meeting April 18 Our next meeting will be April 18 at 1:15 p.m. in Hillje. Fraternally, Craig Cerny 3/24/04 —SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club enjoys Sunday bowling Dear Readers, On March 7th after our youth club meeting, we went bowling in Temple. My brother, Kyle, got to join the youth club because he is six now. I brought a friend along and we all had a great time bowling. Afterwards, we went to eat for my mom's birthday. Sincerely, Matthew Hoelscher 3/24/03 —SPJST-

Lodge 48 Beyersville Youth Club reports on March meeting We had a blast a our March meeting. We made cookies and had an ice cram float social. We also stated making Mother's Day cards for a rest home. After all of this, we played games. We had lots of fun. Taylor Susan, 7 3/24/04 —SPJST-

Lodge 84, Dallas Junior Youth Club reports on January meeting Dear Readers, The January meeting was held at Showplace Lanes bowling center. There were eight members, and five adults present. The minutes were read from the December, 2003 meeting. were for January Birthdays Elizabeth gave the announced. Sunshine Committee report. For old business, we talked about the District Three Lock-in and Six Flags. We also talked about the ice skating party and the lodge Christmas party. For new business we talked about going to St. Joseph's Nursing Home for Valentine's Day to the dance, "Little Red Handkerchief." The February meeting was set for March 4. The January social was to go bowling. We adjourned the meeting so that

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Lodge 84, Dallas Junior Youth Club reports on February meeting Dear Readers, The February meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. There were 10 members at the meeting. We had two new members, Luke and Samuel. The March birthdays were announced, and the Sunshine Committee report was given. Alex Andreason read the minutes from the February meeting. David Oberlee gave the treasurer's report. For old news, we talked about the bowling party that was held in February. For current news, we talked about our planned visit to St. Joseph's Nursing Home on Sunday to dance and to pass out a craft. After we finish, we will go eat ice cream. We also talked about a bake sale fund raiser at Rudolph's Market in April. The March meeting date will be decided later. The meeting was adjourned so we could make the valentine crafts to take to St. Joseph's. Fraternally, Desiree Christman Reporter 3/24/04 —SPJST-

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6) Indefinite numerals kolik, nekolik, tolik, mnoho (how many, how much; several, a few; so many, so much; -a (kolika, nekolika, tolika, mnoha). Observe: Vracfm se z nav gtevy od jednoho dob retro pfftele. Pet bez (minus, without) dvou jsou tfi. Od &yr- do 'eti hodin. Pfed tfemi lety. Behem (in the course of) dvou let. Ke (towards, about) teem stun korunam. Sedel jsem v kavarne se dvema pfateli. Po tfech hodinach Cekanf jsem ode§el. Profesor pfednagel o jedne zajfmave knize. V devadesati deviti pfipadech ze sta se to nepodaH (one does not succeed). Do kolika hodin bude trvat to pfednaka? Vratil se domti jen s nekolika korunami v kapse (pocket). Stojf to okolo peti tisfc korun. D ye ste dvacet voltfi. Tfi sta padesat korun. Pet set devadesat

The Brno-based Mimi Fortunae Dance Theatre is coming to Texas this spring. Founded in 1985, Mimi Fortunae presents a fanciful program of dances derived from the Gothic, Renaissance and Celtic periods. Mimi Fortunae's two-hour "Mirror of Ages" program evokes the mystery of ancient times as it seeks to educate as well as to entertain. The 10-member troupe will start its Texas tour in Denton and be accompanied by an instrumental ensemble comprised of University of North Texas music students. The tour is sponsored by the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) under the auspices of the Residency in Czech Music and Culture at the University of North Texas. Performance Schedule Mimi Fortunae's performance schedule appears below. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated and will be directed in support of the Residency in Czech Music and Culture at the University of North Texas. The group's touring schedule is listed below. For tour details, please call CEFT President Marvin Marek at (281) 499-2249 or any of the local CEN contacts listed below. CEFT Residency in Czech Music and Culture The University of North Texas College of Music recently received a financial commitment of $400,000 from the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas to establish an annual CEFT Residency in Czech

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It's a Golden Year Founded in 1954 to support the teaching of the Czech language and culture at the high school and college levels, the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) is observing its 50th anniversary in 2004. It had a long tradition of supporting education through scholarships until 1986. Thereafter, it has confined its fund raising efforts to the endowment of permanent study programs at Texas university, something its founders had always envisioned. In 1991, the CEFT helped establish an endowed chair at the University of Texas, named the "Texas Chair in

Be a Part of It! To raise awareness of the project and to facilitate the fund raising effort, the UNT College of Music is offering a compact disc of contemporary and classical Czech music to individuals and groups contributing $35 or more. In recognition of your generosity, all donations will be acknowledged in a special booklet at the conclusion of this campaign. A plaque bearing the names of Patron or Circle of Honor donors will be placed in the lobby of the Murchison Performing Arts Center on the UNT campus. For giving information, please contact Cal Treasurer Tony Pustejovsky of Dallas at (214) 353-2630 or by mailing him at P.O. Box 744313; Dallas, Texas 75374-4213. Please note: Contributors giving $35 or more towards the UNT project in 2004 will constitute active membership in CEFT during its anniversary year. For more information on CEFT, please contact CEFT President Marvin Marek at (281) 499-2249 or CEFT Chairman Clinton Machann at (979) 696-1360 or (979) 845-4898. —SPJST-

Mimi Fortunae Dance Company Texas Tour Schedule Date Friday, April 16

Location and Time Denton - University of North Texas 9:00 a.m. - Recital Hall, College of Music, Ave. C 4:00 p.m. - Recital Hall, College of Music, Ave. C

Contact Tom Sovik

(817) 896-1049

Saturday, April 17

College Station - Texas A&M University 7:00 p.m. - Robert Wenck Fallout Theatre Blocker Building 144

Clint Machann

(979) 696-1360 (979) 845-4898

Sunday, April 18

Austin - University of Texas 7:00 p.m. - Batts Auditorium

Roger Kolar

(512) 474-6526

Monday, April 19

El Campo - El Campo Civic Center 7:30 p.m. - Dusan Room - 2350 North Mechanic Street

Dan Marek

(979) 543-5483

Wednesday, April 21

Houston - SPJST Lodge 88 Chandelier Ballroom 7:30 p.m. - 1435 Beall Street at 14th

Anna Krpec Clarice Snokhous

(713) 726-0282 (713) 840-7091

Thursday, April 22

La Grange - La Grange High School Auditorium Afternoon Performance for area high schools 7 p.m. - High School Auditorium

Elo Goerig

(800) 245-8182

Friday, April 23

West - West High School Auditorium 7 p.m. - Performance followed by social

Jan Vaculik

(254) 826-3838

Saturday, April 24

Dallas - Sokol Athletic Center 7448 Greenville Avenue

Al Kercho

(817) 282-5065

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Music and Culture. The residency will promote Czech music and culture in the state of Texas through the exchange of Czech artists and educators, the staging of festivals and colloquia of Czech Music and the mounting of Czech operas, as well as conducting outreach throughout Texas, particularly in TexasCzech centers of population. The UNT College of Music has a long-standing relationship with the Czech Republic. During the last 10 years, Thomas Sovik, associate professor of music, has led more than 20 student trips to Brno, the Czech Republic's second largest city, which is also home to the College of Music's sister school, the Janacek Academy of Music. For information on the residency program, please contact Elida Tamez, Director of Development for the UNT College of Music at (940) 565-2243 or CEFT Board Member Jim Bezdek at (940) 382-9349.

Czech Studies." In 1999, the CENT established a second opportunity in higher education by establishing the "CEFT/William J. Hlavinka Czech Fellowship" at Texas A&M University. In 2004, to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the CEFT is partnering with the University of North Texas College of Music to establish the CEFI Residence in Czech Music and Culture. The CEFT initiated the UNT fund raising campaign on October 25, 2003 when CEFT officers and directors met with UNT officials and members of various Czech heritage groups from around the state. A preliminary gift of $20,000 was granted to initiate the fund raising campaign.

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Temple area hotels accepting reservations for 2004 Convention The SPJST's quadrennial Conven- one night's lodging will insure that tion is five months away — June 13 - your room will be held for late arrival. The following is a list of the hotels 16. It is during the convention that the Society's by-laws and proposed which have rooms blocked for SPJST changes in the structure of our frater- members and the confirmation number you will need to use for these special nal organization are considered. room rates. All L xelcx Delegates room rates are who will be subject to travelling to applicable tax Temple to repand prices are their resent based on douwill lodges ble occupancy. need to make There are own their * TEMPLE, TEXAS JUNE 13 16, 2004 other hotels in accommodathe area which you may prefer; but we tions. To facilitate the process, arrangehave not contacted them about rooms. ments have been made with some of the If you have any questions regarding hotels in Temple. These rooms will be accommodations for the convention, held until May 13, 2004. Anyone who please feel free to call Secretaryneeds a room should call and make Treasurer Anglin at (800) 727-7578. reservations as soon as possible. A — SPJSTcredit card or a check in the amount of

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Czech newspapers Czech SpringFest flourished in the Sunday, April 4 at Lodge 88, Houston Lone Star State The annual Czech SpringFest benefitting the Czech Heritage Scoiety Library will be Sunday, April 4, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Activities get underway at 11 a.m. with a traditional Czech Sunday dinner that will be served until 2 p.m. Sauerkraut and sausage will be served after 2 p.m. For your listening and dancing pleasure, the Lodge 88, Houston Concert Orchestra will perform from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Red Ravens will play from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Games for young guests will also be available. And, as always, there will be vendors galore, Czech cultural booths and the ever popular silent auction. As an added attraction this year, Sandra Hynek of Wisconsin will be demonstrating the art of old world wheat weaving. She will be displaying and selling her crafts of crosses, angels and holiday decorations. Admission is $5 for adults; children 10 and under are free. Dinner tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. The Czech SpringFest is sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas - Harris County Chapter. For more information, please call (713) 349-0500. —SPJST-

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While I have known that there is a weekly Czech language newspaper, Nasinec, published at Granger and a monthly one, Hospodar, published at West, I did not realize that at one time there had been 33 Czech language newspapers and periodicals published in Texas. Ethnic pride among the Czechs in Texas is one of the reasons for this large number of publications, but the close-knit family and social structure brought by the Czech immigrants into to this new land played a greater role in the development of Czech language publications. With over 250 Czech communities in Texas, the Czech language and Czech traditions remained strong here, reaching their height during the period of World War I and immediately afterwards. But with World War II, the movement from the farms and the creation by radio then television of a homogenized America society, the use of the Czech spoken and written language has decreased. Up through World War I and for some time after, Texas Czechs could conduct business, banking, etc. in Czech. Today, however, the language is not used as much, and the results are

that fewer Czech descendants are able to speak or read the language and a link to their past is being weakened. With those knowing how to speak and read in Czech becoming older and fewer, Czech language and cultural programs at Texas universities are becoming more important, as are the public and private museums devoted to documentation of the culture of the pioneering Czechs and the historical contributions made by them to the state and to the nation. These programs and institutions need to be strengthened and expanded to serve a role beyond just preserving things to one of also educating both the adults and the young of Czech heritage about the Czech culture and its contributions to Texas and American culture and of instilling pride in one's past as well as one of opening this culture and the history of the Czech pioneers in Texas to everyone — and not only to those of Czech descent. Submitted by, Kathleen A. Davis SPJST Library, Archives and Museum — SPJST-

March 29 CCCHouston Czech Language Classes Continue—Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. at The Market Place, Northwest Mall, 290 at Loop 610. (713) 6866362. April Mimi Fortunae Dance Theatre from Brno, Czech Republic—performs at various locations in Texas. The 10member dance troupe. 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 performances: 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. 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) 8360383; or Monica Stojanik-Neal (512) 859-2593. April 5, 12, 19, 26 CCCHouston Czech Language Classes Continue—At The Market Place, Northwest Mall, 290 at Loop 610; Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. (713) 6866362. April 13 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA)—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap St., Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m. Featured performer Jim Bezdek. For more information, contact the cluster leaden-AA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035. May 3, 10, 7, 24, 31 CCCHouston Film Series—at CCCHouston, 7 p.m. Mondays. May 11 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) 13th anniversary celebration—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Bleknap St., Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m. Featured performer Jim Rommel. For more information, contact the cluster leader/TAA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035. May 16 Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society Meeting June 8 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA)—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap St., Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m. Featured performer TBA. For more information, contact the cluster leader/TAA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035. —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, April 2-Social night/games, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 4-Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. and Lodge 6 Inc. annual meeting, 4:30; also Easter party Sunday, April 11- Marek Easter party Friday, April 16-Social/games, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24-50th wedding anniversary Sunday, April 25-Knapek family reunion Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Staten (254) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental information, call (254) 593-2222. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, March 28-Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen, polkas, waltzes, and mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person. 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 hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking. LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of

March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m. LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, April 3-Texas Spring Gala: includes barbecue dinner, music by the Vrazels, and prizes, prizes, prizes! $50 ticket admits two. Tickets are available from any active lodge member. For details, please see Lodge Letters Section. 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, March 27-Lonnie Dean, c/w. 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.

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LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, March 26-Polka Stars

rentals, please call Louis J. Kohutek (254) 983-2261.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. 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 (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Schiller (512) 365-7632.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 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 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, 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 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) 8752156. 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 Sunday, April 18-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 6482317/lodge hall. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m.

LODGE 49, ROWENA 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) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 2 p.m. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, 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. SP174615-1395-8 ; AL-00061-9887-0. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows.

LODGE 47, SEATON March Saturday, 27- Back-2Country, country/western Saturday, April 3-Open Sunday, April 4-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10-Red Ravens of El Campo Saturday, April 17-Private Monday, April 19-Board meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 24-Jerry Haisler and Melody Five

LODGE 84, DALLAS Attention, Members!: There will be no meeting of Lodge 84, Dallas on Monday, April 19. Join us on Sunday, April 18 for our 94th See anniversary celebration. details below and in the Lodge Letters Section of the Vestnik.

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

Sunday, April 18-94th Anniversary Celebration: Barbecue dinner - adults $5; children $3, served at 12:30 p.m. Short business meeting, 50-year members pin presentation follows dinner. Entertainment by the Czech Concert Orchestra, 2 p.m. Members are asked

Wednesday, March 24, 2004-VESTNIK/19 to please bring their favorite desserts to complement the meal. For more information, please call President Justine Yeager (214) 827-0620. Monday, April 19-No regular lodge meeting. See the above information for details.

=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.

Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m.

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 Cherri Petr (214) 3524397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 8263557.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 169, BRENHAM 2004 lodge meetings will 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 Kamas (979) 836-8179; Mary Januszewski (979) 836-5808; or Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164 /home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, March 27-No dance Saturday, April 3-Ed Gerlach, big band. *Dress code. $12 Saturday, April 10-Texas Sound Check, polka/variety. $6 Saturday, April 17-Gus Lindemann, big band. *Dress code. $11 Saturday, April 24-No Dance 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, March 26-Charlie Patteson Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities: Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817) 624-1361. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at Polak's between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-2191.

LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August; and 6:30 p.m. September through May. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, 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 live music. Hall rentals for weddings or parties, call (713) 8626291 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 Volunte,er 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 Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.

LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 156, BAYTOWN 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 97, PLACEDO Saturday, March 27-Youth Easter egg hunt/social; Ted Reed Park in Victoria, 12:30 p.m.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m.

Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December.

LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second

LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 172, PASADENA Note: Starting February 2004, Lodge 172 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 178 LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at tt e VFW Post 4002, Longview. LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street. LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call John Hilcher (817) 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.

Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting at 2 p.m.; entertainment at 2:30 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554; or (512) 255-3415. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Please note: 2003 Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) LODGE 191, LUFKIN Friday, March 26-Polka Dots Dance: Joel Towers, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 28-Amy Lenderman Benefit, 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 31-East Texas Cloggers, 6 to 8 p.m. Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of each month starting at 8 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Please call Marilyn Page at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie Flowers at (936) 632-1217. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST All dances open to the public. Admission $6 per person. Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For lodge and rental information, please call the hall (281) 373-9482; Alma (281) 351-1045; or 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 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

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 185 NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.

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 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

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. -SPJST-

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