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Official Publication of the SPJST, originally chartered as the Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, in 1897
Postmaster. Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503
September 8, 2004
ISSN-07458800
VOLUME 92 NUMBER 34
Muj 'leas v Prate—My Time in Prague Lodge 215, South Plains member lives, teaches in Czech Republic by Georgia Williams Dobry den! Pardon my imperfect Czech, I am after all only a girl from the plains of west Texas trying to pronounce my "i" and fit in! From the dry plains of Texas to the rolling Bohemian countryside— the last three years have been a journey to remember. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Georgia Williams, and I teach middle school English and social studies at an International Christian School in Prague, Czech Republic. Any class may have anywhere from three to nine different nationalities represented—all children of families that have been lured to this magical medieval city of Prague. My uncle, Shorty Williams, began to sell insurance for SPJST when I entered high school. We bought insurance and walked away puzzled by a "Slovak" fund. Two years later, I applied for and was graciously granted an SPJST scholarship. I was thrilled and used this to help fund my
education at Wayland Baptist University. My first day of classes, I sat next to a tall foreign basketball player from the Czech Republic—a Praiak, no less! Little did I know how much this Czech man would change my life. Our friendship grew into dating and in the wi [er of 1999, I took my first trip abrnid. I was
pleasantly shocked at the overwhelming hospitality and warmth of the people and the grace and beauty of the country and city. Someone asked me on that trip:
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Among the items on display at the Temple Cultural Activities Center include a beaded pillow, Czech dolls, embossed eggs, and a handstitched sampler. The items are on loan to the CAC from the SPJST Library, Achives, and Museum (LAM).
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The St. Nicholas Church, built in the period 1704 to 1755, is the most significant historical structure of the so-called Prague Baroque.
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"Is Prague all you had hoped it would be?" I was ashamed to answer the truth: I had expected nothing! However, at that moment, I knew that I never could have anticipated its beauty. I continued to learn more of the history of this land and its deep heritaee. From the touristic magnets of
Bohemian crystal and Moravian wine, to the artistic heartbeat that has nurtured such greats as Dvdak, Mozart, and Kafka. To walk the streets of Prague is to truly step back in time.
With minimal damage from many wars, it really is a jewel of Europe. It is still a cultural breeding ground— not a night passes without the possibility of an opera, play, concert, or ballet. Cobblestone winding streets are peppered with inviting cafes and pubs. Weekends are warm get-aways to chalupas— where people still sing songs, pick mushrooms, and stay up to all hours of the night, enjoying one another's company. Teaching medieval history in Prague has been perhaps the most rewarding experience of all. Everyday offers new discoveries. I pass the Charles University which was the first university in central Europe, founded by Charles IV, son of John of Luxembourg, who died in the Battle of Crecy and so on and so on! The old saying is true. You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl. Texas is a longing that haunts me. The big blue skies, thunderstorms, and chicken fried steak. But the mystique and beauty of Prague and the Czech countryside is a gem I would hope all could experience.
Editor's note: Georgia is a member of Lodge 215, South Plains and the Lodge 215 Sales of niece Representative Donald "Shorty" Williams.
SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum loans items to CAC for special exhibit The SPJST Library, Archives and Museum has loaned a number of items to the Cultural Activities Center (CAC) in Temple for a special exhibit for area third and fourth graders. Beginning in August and continuing through the end of October, over 2,400 students will view those items when they visit the CAC to learn more about Czech culture and heritage as part of a called program "Hands On." The Hands On program is coordinated by the Contemporaries, the volunteer arm of the CAC. Each year, thousands of students visit the CAC to participate in this theme-driven field trip. This year, students will enjoy a variety of activities designed to acquaint them with Czech culture, as it exists here in Texas as well as in
the Czech Republic. Volunteer instructors will lead the students in interactive activities where they will learn Czech folk tales and the polka. Students will also create kraslice eggs during an art session. During a stop in the Carabasi Gallery, students will view artifacts Czech including Czech money, porcelain, and images of historic castles as well as those items on loan from the SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum. Among those items are a beaded pillow brought to the U.S. in 1870 , by a Czech immigrant, a collection of Czech dolls donated to SPJST by the Czechoslovakian Embassy, four Czech embossed eggs, and a handstitched sampler from 1881. (Continued on page 4.)
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(800) 727-7578 • FAX: (254) 774-7447 On the Worldwide Web at www.spjst.com VESTNIK (LISPS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-01100. 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: MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-0807 email: melaniez@vvm.com
OFFICERS BRIAN VANICEK, FIC
PRESIDENT
Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com GENE McBRIDE, FICF
VICE PRESIDENT
Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com LANITA ANGLIN
SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 email: lanitaa@spjst.com JERRY MIKULAS
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
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 - Clara Broz, 1507 ".T.C. Jester, Houston, Tx. 77008 - (7 13) 864-6120 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 FM 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 - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-7489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Tereso Hernandez, 502 22nd Street, Hondo, Tx. 78861 - (210) 364-3620 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1342 CR 403, Dime Box, Tx 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 187 Tanner Circle, Georgetown, Tx. 78628 - (512) 864-9183 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Momingside, 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, 519 Clearfield, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787
STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC Cell: (254) 541-5555 email: spjst@hotmail.com
STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1
Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 email: jerrymik@spjst.com Home Phone: (254) 773-2950
Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 Mobile: (979) 324-0056, Fax (979) 272-8902
DREW POPELKA LEGAL ADVISOR
Zachary Kramer Mobile Phone: (254) 541-5820
Office Phone: (254) 742-0724 email: spjst-legal@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 1706, Temple, Texas 76503
DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK
DISTRICT I
Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 (979) 224-3125 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878 BOBBY WUENSCHE
DISTRICT II
Home Phone: (512) 365-3013 2451 CR 405, Taylor, TX 76574-5421 JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN
DISTRICT III
Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691 STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (325) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855 LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008 MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904 BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN
DISTRICT VII
Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Tx. 77853 - (979)884-1451 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Tx. 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Tx. 76875 - (325) 442-4841 District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Tx. 77018 - (713) 683-0018 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
DISTRICT 2
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 Mobile Phone: (281) 635-9293 email: spjst_sfr5@sbcglobal.net
DISTRICT 6
Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Mobile Phone: (979) 332-1616 email: kkaspar@wcecnet.net DISTRICT 7 Hector Garcia (361) 749-1032 Mobile Phone: (361) 548-5702
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Position Vacant Until the SFAC position is filled, please direct your inquiries to the Office of the President.
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR
Position Vacant Until the SYD position is filled, please direct your inquiries to the Office of the President.
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166,
Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Street, Burlington, Tx. 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Momingside, Dallas, Tx. 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Leta Cross, P.O. Box 1124, Abilene, Tx. 79604 (325) 437-0456 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Tx. (713) 649-6138 District Six - Marcy Dorotik, 2501 Tanglewilde, No. 159, Houston, Tx. 77063 - (713) 907-1630 District Seven - 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
Contrary to popular belief, games like checkers or chess are Grandparents' Day wasn't another holi- favorites of all age groups. Or you can day created by greeting-card companies. purchase a new board game or computIn fact, it seeks to promote values and er program that you can learn how to meaning. play together. In 1973, Marian McQuade, a West • Assemble a scrapbook of family Virginia housewife with 40 grandchil- heirlooms, letters, souvenirs photos, and dren, began campaigning for a holiday other items; or gather historic items and for grandparents and lonely elderly in clothing such as army uniforms and nursing homes. She wanted to honor donate them to a local museum. seniors and encourage grandchildren to • Grandparents' Day isn't just about learn from celebrating with your their living grandparents; ancestors. The notion it's about honoring other gained seniors, too. momentum Go to a local and, eventualnursing home ly, President and spend Jimmy Carter some time signed the with the elderproclamation ly. in 1978, making the first With these and other Sunday after activities, Labor Day National Grandparents and grandchildren can cel- grandparents G r an d p a r - ebrate their bond on Grandparents' Day- can learn a ents' Day. Sunday, September 12, 2004. thing or two The holiday about the joy is observed in September to signify the of grandparenting, and grandchildren and grandparents alike can explore their "autumn years" of life. I never had the opportunity to get to roots and experience the happiness that know my paternal grandparents as they comes from spending time with family. had passed away before I was born. My And while there's much more to this maternal grandmother was a very sweet holiday than just greeting cards, it won't lady. Even though she passed away hurt to buy a few for those special senwhen I was only four years old, I iors in your life. remember how special I thought she was and how I looked forward to going SPJST 2005 Calendar Dates The Vestnik office is looking for to her house. I got to know my grandfather quite well. He spoke very little your lodge's and your district's English—thus, he taught me a lot of important dates for the 2005 SPJST Czech. It's amazing how those little calendar. There's no cost, and this moments can mean so much decades can be a great reminder for lodge later. I wish I could talk to my grandpar- members. What qualifies as an "important ents today. There's so much that I date?" Think in terms of your big would ask them and try to learn from annual events such as picnics, memthem. ber appreciation dinners, and heritage Grandparents' Day is certainly a spe- day observances. On the district cial day. It's a day to let our grandpar- level, think in terms of district meetents know how much we love, care for, ings and districtwide activities. and appreciate them. Please get together with your lodge Looking for ways to celebrate members at your next'lodge meeting Grandparents' Day? Here are some and determine which dates you want ideas: to include on next year's SPJST cal• Fill out a family tree to help you endar. The deadline for submitting both learn about your family's ancestral your lodge and district calendar inforroots and preserve its history. mation to the Vestnik office is Friday, • Create a family interview sheet. October 8. You can email your inforInclude questions like, "What are some mation to melaniez@vvm.com or family customs? Where did they come send a fax to (254) 774-7447 — from? Where were you born?" Attention: Vestnik Editor Melanie Interview family members and write Zavodny. You may also mail your down, record, or videotape the answers. listing of important dates to: SPJST It's a great way to have an oral history of Editor Melanie Zavodny Vestnik the family. PO Box 100 • Get cooking in the kitchen. Temple, Texas 76503 Grandparents can teach kids how to —SPJSTmake a family recipe, whether it be Grandma's kolaches and apple strudel SPJST By-Law Books or Grandpa's special chicken casserole. and Convention Proceedings Then, make a cookbook of all the The SPJST By-Law books and favorites for everyone to enjoy. XXIX Convention Proceedings will • Grandparents and grandchildren be mailed out to all delegates by the can label old family photos. end of this year. If you have any Grandparents can share funny or memo- questions, please contact Secretaryrable stories about ancestors. Treasurer Lanita Anglin. —SPJST• Play a game together. Classic
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Family Fun and Important Dates September 10-11 District Six Barbecue Cook-off and Membership Drive at Taiton Community Center in Talton September 11 Lodge 48, Beyersville Fund Raiser September 12 Lodge 135, Ennis Annual Membership Dinner at Sokol Activity Center September 15 Youth Club Quarterly Reports due September 18 Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day and 94th Anniversary Celebration September 18 District Five Treasure Your Community Social at Lodge 196, Houston-West September 19 District Two Fall Meeting at Lodge 18, Elgin September 19 Lodge 84, Dallas CzechFest September 25 District Four Fall Fun Day hosted by Lodge 229, Abilene at Cobb Park October Czech Heritage Month October 1 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Begins October 2 Lodge 24, Cyclone Czech Heritage Day October 2 Lodge 204, Stephenville Nine Pin-No Tap Tourney October 3 Lodge 139, Danbury Membership Barbecue in Skrabanek Park October 9 SPJST Golf Tournament in Temple October 9 Lodge 47, Seaton Fund Raiser October 10 District One Fall Fun Day hosted by Lodge 13, Dime Box October 16 District Two Six Flags Trip October 16 Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive "42" Tournament October 24 District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day at Lodge 92, Fort Worth October 24 District Six Fall Meeting/Fun Day in Hungerford hosted by Lodge 28, East Bernard and Lodge 151, Wharton October 29-31 Lodge 130, Dallas Camp-out at Fort Parker October 31 Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day November 6 District Two Lock-In at Lodge 47, Seaton November 21 District Seven Family Fun Day at Lodge 107, Floresville
Mound the ►State District Two FAC invites members, guests to fall meeting
District Two Fall Meeting set for September 19 at Lodge 18, Elgin
Just a quick reminder of our District Two Fall Meeting which will be held on September 19, 2004, at Lodge 18, Elgin.
Dear Members, Make plans to attend the SPJST District Two Fall Meeting on Sunday, September 19, 2004, at Lodge 18 in Elgin. Registration begins at 1 p.m. plus contest registration. The meeting will be called to order by District President Kathy Fritz with the Pledge of Allegiance at 2 p.m. This will be a fun meeting dressing like pirates. Use your imagination and dress up in your favorite costume as a pirate. We will have a lot of fun things to do for all our members—new and old. Our district has more members attending the district meetings than any other.
Dress like pirates! I don't know if all of you know, but our children had to dress as pirates during camp. Anyway, we would like to have our adults come to this fun meeting also dressed as pirates. Now, I know that we have some very talented people in our SPJST, and you can surely come up with some sort of pirate costume. We will be giving a trophy to the one who can come as the best dressed pirate.
Activities Christmas Ornament Contest Also, don't forget to make those Christmas ornaments. As I have said before, this does include the men! So put your thinking cap on and make us an ornament. You already know the rules.
Membership Drive This will be our second membership drive, and if you bring someone who is a non-member, you and that person will be in the drawing for a prize from our treasure chest. So grab your neighbors, and bring them to our meeting.
Here's a list of activities scheduled for the day: Country Store 10 tickets for $1 Bring at least two canned items or other dry goods. Pastry Walk Five tickets for $1 Bring any kind of pastry or baked goods. Silent Auction by District Youth Club Bring new items or something homemade.
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Third Annual MUST State Golf T urnament Saturday, October 9, 2004 Sammons Park Golf Course is Temple, Texas Open to SPJST members, family and friends. Four-Person Scramble. Three divisions of play. Youth Division (16 - 18) Ladies Division and Men's Division Players may sign up individually or as a foursome. If signing up as a foursome, at least one of the players must be an SPJST member. Registration fee is $50, which includes all of your golfing and a barbecue dinner Saturday afternoon at Mungia's Barbecue in Heidenheimer beginning at 3 p.m. Additional meals may be purchased for $10 each.
To register, contact Assistant State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Tammy Martinez at (800) 727-7578.
Door Prizes We are still going to have our regular spin wheels and cake walks for fun, Treasure Chest and Lodge 18 is going to provide us Drawing with some very good food as well as Special drawings for bringing their good hospitality. a new member. I hope to see you on September 19 in Elgin. Ho, ho, ho and a bottle of rum! Evening Meal Fraternally, The evening meal will be served at Ruth Hanusch 5 p.m. and will consist of barbecue District Two chicken and pork. The cost is $2 a perSecond Vice President/FAC son and catered by Captain Red's. —SPJST-
Sixth Annual SPJST ; liStriet Six I : arbecue Cook-Off September 10 - 11 9 2004 Taiton Community Center is Talton, Texas Set-up begins at 12 noon on Friday, September 10 Beef Fajitas • Beans • Chili • Pork Ribs • Beef Brisket Entry fee is $40, which holds the barbecue space and covers the beef brisket entry fee. The cost is $15 to enter each of the other categories. For an official entry form or for more information, contact Leroy Kaspar (979) 543-2532 after 5:30 p.m.
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Sunday September 19 1 2004 Hosted by Lodge IS, Elgin 1 to 2 p.m. Registration/Contest Registration 2 p.m.—Meeting Called to Order Pledge of Allegiance Kathy Fritz Welcome to All Visitors Kathy Fritz Welcome Mike Mogonye Lodge 18, President Introduction of Supreme Lodge Officers Kathy Fritz Minutes from Spring District Meeting Linda Johnson Treasurer's Report Ruth Wuensche District Two Director's Report Bobby Wuensche Nursing Home Report Dan Balusek DYC Report Patsy Koslovsky Lodge Attendance Linda Johnson Old/New Business Kathy Fritz Determine Site for Spring Meeting—March 20, 2005 Determine Site for Fall Meeting—September 18, 2005 FAC Report and Activities for the Day Ruth Hanusch 4:30 p.m. (or earlier) —Announce Winners of Contests 5 p.m. —Prayer for Evening Meal Ornament Contest Guidelines We will also have adult and youth Christmas Ornament Contests. The guidelines are: 1. Each member may enter only one ornament. 2. Must be present at District meeting to win. 3. Ornament must be member's own creation. All ornaments must be homemade. No store bought finished ornaments or pre-assembled kits. 4. Overall size for ornament must be no larger than six inches, excluding ornament hanger. 5. May use any material appropriate for a Christmas ornament. Food is not permitted. Styrofoam balls can be used. If you have any questions, please call Kathy Fritz at (254) 773-1575 or (800) 727-7578, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Remember, this is a district meeting, so please come and try to make the most of it, and bring new members to join. Come on out and share some fun with us and visit old friends. --SPJST-
229, Abilene hosts District Four Fun Day September 25 Lodge
Lodge 229, Abilene will be hosting District Four Fun Day on September 25, 2004 at Cobb Park, located at North Tenth and State Street, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some of the activities to be held include baking, bingo, horseshoes, a three-legged race, and a Christmas ornament contest for our youth. Watch the Vestnik for more details. —SPJST-
District Five hosts "Treasure your Community Social" September 18 at Lodge 196, Houston-West You're invited to the District Five "Treasure Your Community Social" on Saturday, September 18, 2004, at SPJST Lodge 196, Houston-West, located at 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress. Food .. . We' 11 start with a covered dish lunch at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a side dish and a dessert large enough to feed your family and share with others. Fried chicken will be provided. . . . and Fun! There will be fun, games, and prizes for kids of all ages—young kids, teenage kids, and adult kids! If you would like to donate a door prize or a game prize, we will welcome it! Christmas Ornament Contest There will be a Christmas Ornament design contest for the youth and a cake baking contest for the adults. Bring a guest! This event is open to the public! Additional Information For directions to the lodge, call Cecile Malek (281) 469-9229. For rules on the cake baking contest, call Carolyn Filipp (713) 869-9304. For rules on the Christmas ornament contest, call Barbara Gonzales (713) 6496138/home; or (281) 999-3400/work. Directions to Lodge 196 From Houston— Take 290 outbound to the Skinner Road exit. At Skinner Road, turn right. At Huffmeister Rd. turn left. Lodge 196 will be on your right.
From Hempstead— Take 290 toward Houston, past the construction. Just past the construction area follow signs to Mueschke Road exit. Stay on the frontage road to Cypress Rosehill Road. At Cypress Rosehill Road, turn left. At Huffmeister Road, turn right. Lodge 196 will be on your left. —SPJST-
196, Houston-West hosts District Five Family Fun Day Lodge
Mildred Holeman gathered with the officers of District Five and Lodge 196, Houston-West to plan the Fall District Five Family Fun Day and Membership Rally. The theme is "Treasure Your Community." This event is open to the public. So gather your friends, neighbors, and relatives and bring them with you. Mark your calendars for September 18. Social time will begin at 12 noon. Chicken will be served at 12:30. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert, as well as baked goods for the auction. Get out your favorite cake recipe and bake it for the cake baking contest. Have your children make Christmas ornaments for the ornament contest. The best ones will be put on the Christmas tree at the SPJST Home Office in Temple for everyone to admire. We have planned games and activities with prizes for everyone from age 2 to 102. We look forward to sharing a fun day with you, your family, and your friends. Fraternally yours, Cecile Sorrells Malek Lodge 196, Houston-West President —SPJST-
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District Six hosts Barbecue Cook-Off, Membership Drive September 10-11 District Six invites everyone to join in the fun at the District Six Barbecue Cookoff and Membership Drive Friday and Saturday, September 10 and 11 at Taiton Community Center. The activities begin Friday night with fajitas and sausage cooking contests. Saturday's cookoff entries are beef, chicken, pork ribs, beans, and chili. For information on entering the cookoff, call Leroy Kaspar at (979) 543-2532. Bring prospective members to enjoy the festivities, stop by the SPJST booth for membership information, and sign up for prizes. A prize drawing will also be held from the referral cards. We encourage everyone to come out and see the spectacular pits and taste the prize-winning barbecue. Enjoy a day of fun and bring new members to SPJST and District Six! SPJST-
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The CAC is very excited about this exhibit. "The exhibit has come together wonderfully, with a good mix of items, both modern and antique thanks to our many contributors, like SPJST," Kim Miller, Marketing Director says. "We hope that the community will come out to see this exhibit and learn a little more about a very important culture in our part of Texas." Gallery hours at the CAC are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, please call the CAC (254) 773-9926.
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Saturday, September 18, 2004 Hosted by Lodge 196, Houston-West 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas Covered Dish Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Fried chicken will be served. Please bring a side dish and a dessert.
Youth Christmas Ornament Contest Adult Cake Baking Contest Fun, Games, Prizes Door Prize and Game Prize Donations are welcome.
Bring a guest or two! This event is open to the
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Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day Sunday, August 29, 2004 American Legion Hall in Hallettsville
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Lodge 5 Pilot Point-Tioga invites members to September 11 meeting The general meeting of Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga was held at the Country Star Restaurant in Collinsville, Texas, at 2 p.m. Saturday. Our next meeting will be at the Country Star Restaurant in Collinsville, Texas, on September 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. For directions or further information, you may call Jack and Dean Carender at (903) 564-7359 or Bill and Angie Heitzman at (903) 437-5561. There were six members present, and the meeting adjourned at 3 p.m. Note New Meeting Information Our meeting will now be held the first Saturday of each month at the Country Star Restaurant in Collinsville, Texas. However, the meeting for September will be the second Saturday—September 11—due to the first Saturday of the month being Labor Day weekend. For further information or directions to the restaurant, please call one of the above numbers. Members, we would love to see more faces at this wonderful meeting place! Respectfully submitted, Jack Carender President/Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 8, Weimar members encouraged to enter district contests
utes, and they were accepted as read. Treasurer Henrietta Veselka made her report and after some discussion, it was accepted as read. Five new members were accepted at this meeting. Welcomed were Charles and Karen Woods, Kayla and Kandice Williamson, and Andrew Jordan Bargas-Perez. The president reminded everyone of the District Six Barbecue Cookoff on September 10 and 11 in Taiton. We invite everyone to come out for a good time. The District Six Fall Meeting is coming up. Members were reminded to participate in the contests at this meeting. We also set the date for our Christmas party in December. With no further business to discuss, we adjourned and played some bingo. The next meeting is September 27. Fraternally, JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST--
Lodge 4, Hallettsville members receive 50-year pins. They are, left to right, Anita Hagens accepting for her late husband Wilbert H. Hagens, Alton Sevcik, Alton Michalcik, Ervin Michalcik, Matilda Linhart, and Alvin Linhart. Lodge 4 President Joe Siptak, right, presents 50-year membership pins to Matilda and Alvin Linhart.
Pictured, from left, are District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom, Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasurer Lanita Anglin, State King Joshua Siptak, State Duke Mark Siptak, and District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar.
Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard meets September 12 Dear Members, A reminder: Lodge Karel Jonas' September monthly meeting is scheduled for this next Sunday, the 12th, in the East Bernard Branch Library meeting room at 746 Clubside Drive at 2 p.m. The agenda will be open to business needing immediate attention after the standard reports. A regular fare is scheduled for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon. To the faithful: Make plans to attend, see you Sunday, and this writer remains .. . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval. President
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Lodge 8, Weimar met on Monday, August 23, 2004, at the Veterans Hall in Weimar with President Leo Jares presiding. Kayla and Kandice Lodge Williamson led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for our deceased members. We then took time for our meal which was hot dogs and trimmings Lodge 29, Taylor will host the brought by the members. We recon- Fourth Annual Barbecue Cook-off on vened after everyone finished. All Friday and Saturday, September 24 officers were present. Twenty mem- and 25, 2004. The event is CTBA bers and visitors were in attendance. -sanctioned. There will be $2,500 guarSecretary JoAnn Jares read the min-
29, Taylor hosts fourth annual barbecue cook-off September 24, 25
Pictured above is Victoria Orsak, let with her grandchildren Cai ■iin Orsak, Jaycee Orsak, and Nolan Orsak, and her daughter-in-law Wanda Orsak. The Lodge 4 youth club sponsored several activities at Family Day. District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom, right, visits with youth club members, Jonathan Vahalik, Ronnie Sustaita, Sarah Siptak, and Marissa Sustaita.
6/ViSTN1K—Wednesday, September 8, 2004 anteed prize money—first through tenth places, and trophies/plaques will be awarded for first through tenth places as well. In addition, unique trophies will be given for master cook; reserve master cook; reserve second master cook; and best rig. The entry fee is $80 for three meat categories. The schedule of day's events is: 10:45 a.m. — Jackpot Butter Beans Entry fee $10; 80 percent payback Prize money: first - fifth places Trophies/plaques: first - tenth places 10:45 a.m. — Jackpot Sausage Entry fee $10; 80 percent payback Prize money: first - fifth places Trophies/plaques: first - tenth places 1 p.m. — Chicken 2 p.m. — Pork Ribs (spare or baby back) 3 p.m. — Brisket Sponsors and cooker attendance will determine additional prize money. Water is available. Electricity is limited. For more info call Tammy Whatley at (512) 864-9183; or Jesse Pospisil at (512) 365-1110. —SPJST-
30, Taiton readies for District Six Cook-off Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers: SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton met for its monthly meeting on August 29, 2004, at 4 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center. The meeting was presided over by President Karen Kaspar. The minutes were read by Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele. Treasurer Lisa Bubela followed with her report. Lisa then gave her youth leader report and congratulated all of the Taiton youth members on their successes at the State Youth Achievement Day held in Temple this past August 7. A special congratulations was extended to graduating senior Kirby Bubela on winning the $1,000 District Six Merit Grant. Correspondence from the SPJST Home Office was then read. The upcoming District Six SPJST Barbecue Cook-off was then discussed. It will be held at the Taiton Community Center on September 10 and 11. We will be needing and asking for volunteer help with judging and tabulating for the cookoff.
Prize Drawing and Cookbooks There will be a membership prize drawing booth, and we will be selling the SPJST cookbooks. The status of the annual District Six prize drawing that is held along with the cookoff was also discussed. Members across the district will be asked to help with the booths along with the kitchen food and drinks sales.
Friday Evening Activities The cookoff begins Friday evening with sausage and fajitas judging. There will also be DJ music provided Friday evening on the cookoff grounds from 8 p.m. through midnight for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday Activities We will have the Shiner Brewery Sound Van providing music on Saturday from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
along with helping with the announcements throughout the day. The booths and kitchen will open at 9 a.m. Saturday morning with the barbecue cookoff categories of beans, chili, chicken, pork ribs, and brisket being judged from noon through 2 p.m. The prize drawings will be given away at approximately 3 p.m. with the cookoff winners announcements following. For any questions or entry forms, please contact cook-off chairpersons Leroy and Karen Kaspar at (979) 5432532.
Next Meeting October 2 The next Lodge 30, Taiton local lodge monthly meeting will be held Saturday, October 2, at the Taiton Community Center at 5:30 p.m. Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, Reporter —SPJST-
48 Beyersville hosts progressive "42" tourney October 16 Lodge
The SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a progressive "42" tournament on Saturday, October 16, 2004. We especially invite SPJST members, but anyone is welcome. Registration fee is $10 per person and includes the noon meal, snacks, and prizes. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. We plan to begin playing at 9:15 a.m. Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes per game. You do not need a partner as all players will draw numbers and be seated accordingly for the first round. The two winners will move to the next table and split up and play with the non-winners who remain at that table. There will be no head table, thus all winners will move. We will use the same rules that the SPJST uses. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m. We ask that players please pre-register so we can determine the food needs; however, it is not a must to preregister. To pre-register before October 13, or for more information, please contact Bobby L. Wuensche at 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421; or call (512) 365-3013. Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche —SPJST-
48 Beyersville to meet September 12 Lodge
You are invited to attend the Lodge 48, Beyersville monthly meeting on September 12, 2004. The meeting starts at 3 p.m. After the meeting, we have a covered dish meal and great time of fellowship. Please bring your favorite dish or dessert and get in on the fun. Respectfully submitted, Curtis Stewart, Reporter —SPJST-
63 Sweet Home plans September 19 meeting/social Lodge
Lodge 63, Sweet Home will hold its monthly meeting and social on September 19, 2004, at the Green Dickson Park in Shiner beginning at 12 noon. Happy hour will be followed by a meal of hamburgers/hot dogs with trimmings. Everything will be furnished by the lodge including ice cream for dessert. A birthday cake baked by Lolly Mican will be won by someone with ' a birthday in July, August, or September. A short business meeting will be conducted after lunch. Committees will make their reports and any business brought by the members will be discussed. Door prizes will be given.
Youth Fishing Tournament We will also have a youth fishing tournament for children age 12 and under. This will be open to members and non-members so bring the grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish and most fish caught. There is also a playground for the kids nearby so there will be plenty for the youth to do. Come out to Green Dickson Park (Zabransky's garage in Sweet Home if it rains) on September 19 and enjoy the picnic. See you there. Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky FAC/Reporter —SPJST-
66, Waco reports on August meeting Lodge
The meeting was called to order by President George Pauling on August 15, 2004, at Linden Hall, Elm Mott at 2:30 p.m. All officers were present except Secretary Dana McAdams. There were 23 members present. The youth presented the flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance and Motto. Due to the absence of Secretary Dana McAdams, Dorothy Veselka read the minutes of the July 18 meeting, and they were approved as read. Mary Alice Langlotz read correspondence from Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride about the total of insurance sales for 2004. Chairman of the Board John Engelke reported that the board met and had Secretary of the Board LaNell Brem read the minutes. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mary Alice Langlotz read the August FAC letter from Assistant to the State FAC Tammy Martinez. If anyone wants to send donations to the Gladys Yates Endowment Memorial Fund, please send them to the SPJST Home Office in Gladys' name. Mary Alice reminded members of the District Three August 17 workshop at Lodge 84 in Dallas. Chairman of the Entertainment Committee Michael Galler reported that the committee met. Cold cut sand-
wiches, chips, and pickles were served with the members bringing desserts. For the September anniversary meeting, fried chicken, rolls, salad, new potatoes, tea, ice cream, and cookies will be served. Dorothy Veselka gave the Cheer and Condolence report for Emma Ceska. A get well card will be sent to Weldon Galler who had surgery. Congratulations to Louie and Dorothy Veselka on their 52nd wedding anniversary. Bookkeeper Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. Darlene Engelke read names of candidates for membership. Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. wrote up Michael A McMahan, and Jerry Kucera wrote_ up Avery R. Briske. All were accepted into Lodge 66. President Pauling announced that he attended the retirement party for Howard Leshikar, Frank Klinkovsky, and Sidney Kacir. President Pauling reported that the Pruitt family is trying to get together a benefit in memory of former State FAC Gladys Yates on September 12, 2004. The lodge will donate the use of the hall. A meal will be served and possibly an auction and dance. Youth Leader Debbie Galler reported that there were three youth and three adults present at the meeting. She reported that the youth had a great time on their trip on July 24 and 25. The youth are still working on the project of selecting another nursing home. At the State YAD in the 15 to Senior age group, Kevin Galler won first place in constructed items. In the Special Category, Kevin Galler won first place. Lodge 66 Scrapbook won second place and got a trophy. Douglas Galler received a District Three Merit Grant Award. Congratulations to our winners. The youth discussed the golf contests which will be held at Sammons Park in Temple. The youth had a social in August. The youth will participate in the Westfest parade on September 4. The youth need to be in place at 9 a.m. with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. The youth will use a Czech theme on the SPJST Float, and the youth will dress in Czech costumes. She reminded everyone that at the September meeting, the youth will do a memorial, and merit awards will be presented. The youth will honor grandparents at the September meeting also. The youth are planning on having a scavenger hunt soon. The cake was brought by Douglas Galler and the game by Eric Wallace. A date has been selected for the Lodge 66 Christmas Party, and it will be on Sunday, December 5, 2004. Further information will be given at a later date. Michael Galler will send invitations to Lodge 66 sales people to attend our September lodge meeting so members can get acquainted with them. The adult door prize winner was Bernice Pankonen. The 50-50 winner was Diana Engelke, and she donated it to the Libbie Parma Trust Fund. Thank you, Diana. August birthday celebrant was Dorothy Veselka The next Board of Directors and Entertainment Committee meetings will be held on September 19 at 1:30 p.m. with the regular lodge meeting
Wednesday, September 8, 2004—VESTNIK/7 beginning at 2:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka Reporter —SPJST-
79 Corpus Christi welcomes new members Lodge
The monthly meeting of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi was called to order on August 5, 2004, by President Jerry Sijansky. All officers were present except for FAC Jerry Elzner who was in the hospital that day. Since then, he has his health problems under control. You can't keep a busy person down. We did miss you, Brother Jerry, at the meeting. We held a moment of silence in memory of Brother Franklin Dusek. There were three August birthdays who were present: Susan SackyAugust 2; Mark Rebecek—August 3; and Nancy Wilks—August 5. We sang "Happy Birthday" to them.
Thanks, Sales Reps! The minutes of the July meeting were read by Secretary Helen Pavelka and accepted. A letter about the quota was read. Our lodge has over 50 new members so far this year. Thanks to the sales representatives who did the work of writing the certificates! The financial report was given by Treasurer Larry Wilks. We are in good shape financially. The monthly donation of $50 was given to American Red Cross who always need more help. Hopefully, starting in September, a youth club will be started for our lodge with Sister Frances Klanika as youth leader. We wish her success!
Next Meeting September 19 The next meeting is on September 19 at 2 p.m. We will have the meal after the meeting. The lodge will furnish the meat dish. Members are asked to bring vegetables and/or desserts. The door prizes were given by the lodge and two by Brother Jerry Sijanksy. The happy winners of the two $25 cash prizes were Susan Sacky and Frank Sacky. Other winners were Jerry Sijansky, Ruth Marek, and Nancy Wilks. After the meeting was adjourned, everyone enjoyed the meal, and there was plenty of food, too. Don't forget, the next meeting is September 19 at 2 p.m. See you there. Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
One, Come All to Lodge 84, Dallas CzechFest September 19 Come
Dear Members and Friends, It is CzechFest time on Sunday, September 19, 2004, at Lodge 84,
Dallas. Y' all come! It's going to be a great fun time for all. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. A delicious Czech dinner catered by Sister Bessie Petr will be served from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Pork roast, dumplings, sauerkraut, green beans, salad, dinner rolls, coffee/tea, and dessert (provided by members). The cost is $8 per adult and $4 per child, 12 and under. There will be booths, games, prizes, and dancing. As always, we hope you will support this once a year benefit. We will have a pastry booth and the popular cake walk. Please donate pastry for these and also for dinner. The gift booth usually has some home canned goodies, jelly, plants, crafts, and many other nice items. Any donation will be appreciated. The lodge teen club will run the country store. This is always a fun corner for all. Do donate canned goods, meats, and cold drinks. There will be other booths/games also. The big prize drawing will have 25 prizes. Tickets were mailed to all our members on August 19. We are counting on your help in buying these. If you desire more tickets, please call Joann Manak at (214) 824-4738 and Justine Yeager at (214) 827-0920. During this whole day, the bar will have lots of cold pivo (beer) and sodas. There will be a free dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Music will be by the Vanek Czech Band. Don't miss this! Thanks so much for all your donations and volunteer help to make last year's CzechFest a great success! Let's do it again! Please volunteer to help us on this festive day—even an hour or two will be greatly appreciated. We need you! Call Georgia Hughes at (214) 321-1129 or Justine Yeager about items you want to contribute and the time you want to volunteer. Come join us for a fun-loving, fellowship day! Fraternally, Georgia Hughes Gift Booth Coordinator —SPJST-
88, Houston invites members to September 13 meeting Lodge
Lodge 88, Houston will be "hanging" Mrs. Helen Hegwood at the September 13, 2004, meeting! Please come to the meeting and help set an attendance record for the year. I would like to issue a special invitation to our annual Czech Day on October 31, 2004. We will have performances by the Lodge 88 Orchestra and Choral Group, a turkey and dressing dinner followed by a dance featuring music by The Travelers. Of course, no event would be complete without pastries from the Birthday Sisters and homemade ice cream from the Youth Club. Mark your calendars and watch for more information in a future Vesmik. Pat Bruce President —SPJST-
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92 Fort Worth invites all to Czech celebration Sept. 18
For more information, please contact Sylvia Laznovsky, Lodge Secretary, at (972) 878-3091 —SPJST-
Lodge 92, Fort Worth invites you to celebrate Czech Heritage Day on Saturday, September 18, 2004. The event will be held in conjunction with the 94th Anniversary of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth at National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road in Fort Worth. Doors will open at 2 p.m., and admission for all day is $8. Ages 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Door prizes will also be awarded. The schedule for the day's activities are:
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2:30 to 3:30 Accordion Music 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner served Adults $6.50 Children 12 and under $4 4 to 5 p.m. Memory Makers Czech Choir 5 p.m. Opening Ceremony 5:15 Parade of Costumes 5:30 to 10 p.m. Music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra 7:30 to 8 p.m. Special Entertainment 6:30 to 10 p.m. Youth Club Kitchen Open For more information on Czech Heritage Day, please call (817) 6241361. Looking forward to seeing you there! —SPJST-
135, Ennis holds membership dinner September 12 Lodge
Dear Lodge 135 Members, You are invited to SPJST Lodge 135, Ennis' annual membership dinner at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2004, at the Sokol Activity Center in Ennis, Texas. Activities will include fellowship, cake walk, and door prizes. The lodge will provide the meat for the meal. Please bring a vegetable, salad, or a dessert. Also, please bring a cake for the cake walk that will benefit a local charity. Sister Irene Anglin, Sister Annie Vemika Jurcik, Sister Rosie Mynarcik, Sister Monica Popko, Sister Alene Skrivanek, Brother Michael Wensowitch and in memory of Brother Willie Skrivanek will be presented with their 50-year membership pins. Thank you for your support. We look forward to having a wonderful day.
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Our regular monthly meeting was called to order by President Keith Kieschnick, after our members present, had enjoyed a meal at 1 p.m. before our meeting. We had 25 members present who stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll call of officers was held, and all were present. The minutes were read. All officers' and committee reports were given. All correspondence was read. Our lodge had three applications and two new members toward the 2004 Join Hands incentive update. The First Step category is for six members. Deanna Janik was accepted as a new member, and Deanna along with her husband, Willie Janik, are additional sales representatives for our lodge. Members are reminded to bring items for the food drive, toy drive, and book drive to the meetings. These drives are continuing through November. Birthdays for August are Frank Tumis and Ruth Kieschnick. Anniversaries are Elmo and Bernice Walther. The capsule prize for $40 went unclaimed due to the absence of Angeline Schilhab, Shelly DeLoach, Shawn E. Richard. Next month, the prize goes to $50. Come out, you could be a winner. Five cash prizes went to Sidon Tumis, Keith Kieschnick, Alice Jochen, Bernice Walther, and Elmo Walther. Four refreshment prize winners were Haley Phillips, Walter Rosilier, Emil Kutra, and Robert Kieschnick. The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. The next meeting is on Sunday, September 12 at 2 p.m. Lunch id at 1 p.m. Respectfully, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST-
151 Wharton sets September 13 meeting, social Lodge
Members are reminded to attend the Lodge 151, Wharton meeting on September 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Heinz's Barbecue for a social and meal. A memorial service will be held before the meeting for deceased members of the lodge. Members having birthdays in July, August, and September will be honored. Make reservations to Rita Vanek at (979) 543-6220 before September 10. Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek, FAC —SPJST-
8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 8, 2004
Lodge 172 Pasadena donates to American Cancer Society The meeting opened at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, 2004, with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for deceased members. We took intermission for dinner/lunch. We reopened at 2:45 p.m. The president read reports/requests. One report was from the American Cancer Society. We decided to give them a donation. Other officers and trustees gave their reports. Everyday Hero pins were given out to various members. Our Saturday night dances are holding up pretty good. A report by the entertainment chairman was given. Youth Leader Jo Mayfield gave a report on the youth club. District Five State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen spoke on new insurance and the District Five Fall Meeting at Lodge 196, Houston-West in Cypress on September 18, 2004. Our next workday is September 7. The executive board meeting is September 14 at 7 p.m., and the next regular meeting is September 26 at 7:30 p.m. Fraternally yours, Julius Zella Second Vice President/Reporter —SPJST-
180 Burleson general clean-up September 11 Lodge
September 11 will be general cleanup day. All members should come and bring plenty of energy along with brooms, mops, and things. Fraternally, Estelle Hurtik —SPJST-
187 Round Rock next meeting, bingo September 12 Lodge
The next meeting—Sunday, September 12—will be held at the lodge in Round Rock. Each member is asked to bring a dollar prize as we plan to play bingo. See you there. Margie Haas, Reporter/FAC —SPJST-
189 Bryan-College Station meets September 12 Lodge
The regular quarterly meeting of Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station will be held on September 12, 2004, at 2 p.m. in Charles Munday's office, located at 2403 Cavitt Street in Bryan. At this meeting, officers for the year 2005 will be elected. We will also receive reports of individual fra-
ternal activities which will be used to enhance an incentive award for next year. We hope to see and urge all members to attend this meeting. Albert R. Scasta, President —SPJST-
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204 Stephenville members discuss upcoming events Lodge
The members of Lodge 204, Stephenville met on Sunday, August 15, 2004, at the Koffee Kup Restaurant for their regular meeting. A number of things were discussed. The nine pin/no tap bowling tournament is coming along very nicely. It will be the first Saturday in October which is the 2nd. I hope a lot of you SPJST members can come join in the fun this year and have a lot of fun. We also plan to have a booth in the Cranfills Gap Septemberfest which is held the second Saturday in September, the 11th. We will sell cookbooks and spread the word about SPJST. Norman and Gracie Kneschk will also be in the parade in Hamilton's Dove Fest on the September 4 for the American Legion. The Kneschk family spent some time during the week of August 23 through August 27 in Houston and Galveston. Gracie's daughter, grandson, and great-grandchildren toured the Johnson Space Center and spent some time on the beach in Galveston as this was the first time that Gracie's grandchildren and great-grandchildren were near the Gulf of Mexico. Everyone had a great time. This was also the first time that all of us could take a trip together.
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Car Cards designed by SPJST Youth Members $20 Per Order of 24 Cards Deadline to Order: October 11 RIGHT: Star by Elisabeth Cowan of Lodge 84, Dallas BELOW: Snowman by Holly Scoff of Lodge 4, Hallettsville
Next Meeting September 19 Remember, the next meeting will be the third Sunday in September, the 19th, at 4 p.m. at the Stephenville Park. I hope all of you members can make it to this meeting. Norman Kneschk Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter —SPJST-
204 Stephenville hosts No Tap Bowling Tournament Lodge
Lodge 204, Stephenville will host a No Tap Bowling Tournament on Saturday, October 2, 2004. Registration/check-in starts at 1 p.m. The tournament starts at 2 p.m. sharp at Lone Star Lanes in Stephenville, Texas. The cost will be $25 per person, or $100 per team. Nine pins go down with first ball. No tap strike is the same as a regular strike. Cash prizes will be awarded. The amount depends on the number of entries. The tournament is open to the first 20 teams (four people per team). For more information or to register for the tournament, contact Wes at (254) 965-9402 or Sandra at (254) 9655953.
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ABOVE: Merry Christmas by Brande Roesler of Lodge 39, Bryan LEFT: Poinsettia by Ashley Sczech of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
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n Memoriam In Memory of Joe Vincik Funeral mass for Joe F. Vincik, 89, of Rosenberg, was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg with the Reverend Dan Warden officiating the services. He passed away August 8 in Richmond. Visitation was from 6 to 9 p.m. August 11, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m., in the Chapel of DavisGreenlawn Funeral Home. Joe was born August 10, 1914, in Shiner to Joseph J. and Rosie Pekar Vincik. Joe was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the former Vice President of the KJT No. 90. Joe was a 3rd Degree and 4th Degree with the Knights of Columbus 2801. He was also a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rosie Vincik; sonin-law, Frank David; grandson, Brian Vincik; brother, John Vincik; sisters, Mary Krametbauer, Albina Fric, and Rosie Spann. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Leona; children, Margie Prihoda and husband, Edward of Rosenberg, Betty David of Houston, Leonard J. Vincik and wife, Margita of Houston, and Ronald G. Vincik and wife, Peggy of Katy; brother, Henry Vincik and wife, Beatrice of Shiner; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers include Kenny Prihoda, Gary Prihoda, Mark Prihoda, Dean David, Derron "Butch" Vincik, Jeremy Vincik, Shawn Vincik, and Jason Vincik. Honorary pallbearers were Ken Itzen, James Murphy, Terry Twardowski, and Jakub Durkoth. For those wishing, memorial donations may be made in Joe's name to Holy Rosary Vision 2011, 1416 George St., Rosenberg, Texas 77471; or to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.
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Resolution
of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek, No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, CLARENCE E. HAAS who passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2004, at the age of 81 years. He was born on May 16, 1923, in Lavaca County to Joseph, F. and Veronika Mikus Haas. On November 15, 1948,
he married Evelyn Knesek at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia. Mr. Haas was a veteran of World War II receiving the EuropeanAfrican-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two Bronze Service Stars for Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns, the Good Conduct Medal, y Occupation Medal (Germany), the Victory ribbon, and two overseas service bars. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville and Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church of Moravia. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Haas; daughters, Gayle Kocich and husband, Larry of Rosenberg, and Barbara Haas of Hallettsville; brother, Harvey M. Haas of Victoria; and grandchildren, Lisa, Angela, and Christopher Kocich. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Matilda Appelt and Josephine Appelt; and brothers, Alfred, Milton, and Leslie Haas. Visitation was at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 16 at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel, Hallettsville. Rosary followed at 7 p.m. A rosary was also recited at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17 at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia. Services followed at 2 p.m. at the church. The Reverend John Peters officiated. Burial was in the Moravia Catholic Cemetery. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee, Gayenell Chudej Kathryn Woytek Victoria Zak -SPJST-
n Memory of Milton Blinka Funeral services for Milton Blinka, 81, of Rosenberg, were held on Monday, August 23, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. The Reverend Jack Livingston and Charles Kalkomey officiated the services. Visitation was held on Sunday, August 22 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg. Milton was born August 19, 1923, in Colorado County to John Blinka and Rosie Kaspar Blinka. He was raised in Fort Bend County. He passed away August 19, 2004, in Richmond. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rosenberg. Milton was a member of American Legion Post 271 and VFW Post 3903. He served in World War II from 1943 to 1946. While stationed in England, he drove for the Army 91st General hospital. While in Germany, Milton was a sergeant n the motor pool for the 7th Army Headquarters. After his discharge, he worked in the drilling and oil field service indus-
try. Starting as a "roughneck," he retired in 1998 as Vice President of Golden Rule Well Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosie Blinka; sisters, Evelyn Christ and Rose Blinka; and brother in-law, Thomas Kuydendall, Sr. Milton is survived by daughters, Theresa Peikert and husband, Lawrence of Fairchilds, Beatrice Kalkomey and husband, Charles of Sealy, Penny Morrow and husband, Eric, of Rosenberg; grandchildren, Julie Williams of Pennsylvania, Jeffrey Williams of Rosenberg, Gregory Morrow of Rosenberg, Jeremy Morrow of Rosenberg, Charles Kalkomey, Jr. and wife, Stephanie of Plano, Craig Kalkomey of Sealy; great- grandchildren, Tanner, Sebastian, and Geoffrey Williams of Rosenberg; brothers, Alvin Blinka, Sr. and wife, Darlene of Rosenberg, Johnnie Blinka and wife, Georgia of Rosenberg, and Sidney Blinka and wife, Mildred of Richmond, Jerry Blinka and wife, Dorothy of Rosenberg; sisters, Willie Mae Kuykendall of Richmond and Dorothy Kuban and husband, Edward of Needville; and other relatives and many friends. For those wishing memorial contributions, they may be made in Milton's name to The American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231, Attention: Catherine Nesbitt. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel, 3900 B.F. Terry Boulevard, Rosenberg. Resolution Committee Winnifred Susan Willie Mae Kuykendall -SPJST---
September 11 Descendants of Vaclav and Marie Hanus-at the Fire Station in Skidmore, Texas. For information, call Barb Hanus (512) 345-0823; or 463-5391; or email barb.hanus@tspb.state.tx.us . September 25 Joe Sebek and Frances Koslovsky Sebek families-at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone, Flag Hall. For more information, call (254) 985-2361. Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week of the reunion date, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Thank you!
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n Memory of Martha Mach Mrs. Martha C. Mach, 74, died Sunday, August 29, 2004, at the Ennis Regional Hospital. She was born July 26, 1930, in Crockett, Texas, the daughter of Frank and Annie Janek Prikryl. She was reared in Lovelady where she graduated high school. On May 14, 1949, she was married to Leslie T. Mach of Dallas. After their marriage, they lived in Dallas where she was employed by the Federal Reserve Bank. In 1962, they moved to Ennis where she was employed by the Ennis Municipal Hospital. She retired in 1991 from Baylor Hospital in Ennis as an insurance cleric She was a member of First Presbyterian/Brethren Church in Ennis, SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis and VFW Auxiliary 7106. She is survived by husband, Leslie, of Ennis; son and wife, Leslie Paul and Nancy Mach of Ennis; daughter, Kay Lynn Kovar of Ennis; and grandchildren, Stacy Lynn Mach and Ryan Paul Mach. The family received friends at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 31. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1 in the Keever Chapel with Reverend Eddie Hicks officiating. Interment was in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary. -SPJST-
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•• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Let's hear what your youth members and youth clubs are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 Email: melaniez@vvm.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578
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District Two Youth Counselor invites members to fun, fall events Dear Members, The District Two Fall Meeting will be held in Elgin on Sunday, September 19. Registration is from 1 to 2 p.m. Judging begins promptly at 2 p.m. I know for some of you this may be a little farther to drive. Elgin members drive to visit us so let's show them our support by visiting their lodge. If we need, we can car pool. Just call me. Let's just have a good attendance of youth and leaders. Christmas Ornament Contest We will have the Christmas Ornament Contest. Please check the SPJST Youth Club Handbook for the rules. You must be present to receive your awards. The contest will also be open to adults. Please encourage the youth and adults of your lodge to participate. Remind the youth they can make money for participating. Silent Auction We will have a silent auction with the benefits going to our youth program. If possible, we are asking each youth club to bring an item of at least a $10 value. Treasure Island Theme We will be carrying out the theme of our camp: Treasure Island. There will be prizes for the best- dressed pirate. So everyione, come dressed in your costume. PS. I added, "in your costume" so those of you from camp would understand what I mean! Age categories will be adults: 16 and older; and youth, under 16 years old. There will be a treasure box full of prizes for all ages, sweet walks, spinning wheels, door prizes and much more. I know it will be a lot of fun. I hope to see you there! Six Flags Trip - October 16 I hope you are making plans to join us. Tickets are $20 per person. I have three buses reserved. Wouldn't it be nice to fill all three buses with SPJST members? This trip is for adults, also! If seats are available, non-members may also ride with us. I need a definite and final head count on October 11. If you have not gone on the trip before, join us. Fright Fest is so much fun and so is the cool weather. Youth leaders and assistants, your tickets will be paid for by the district.
Fall DYC Meeting, District Two Lock-in November 6 Any suggestions, ideas, etc.? Please let me know so I can bring them up at the meeting. I appreciate all your input. The lock-in will be held from 7 p.m. Saturday evening to 7 a.m., Sunday morning. We had a wonderful turnout last year, and I am hoping for the same this year. Have your youth give suggestions on what they would like to do that evening. Remember, this is a district function, and I need everyone's input. I am looking forward to seeing you on September 19! Patsy Koslovsky District Youth Counselor —SPJST-
Four Youth Counselor compliments Lodge 160 youth District
Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club is getting off to a good start this summer! My thanks to Youth Leader Stacy Hirt for stepping in and taking the youth along a great path. The youth visited a nursing home in San Angelo where they made crafts for the residents and preformed "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" musical skit. This was Stacy's first take-charge youth event, and it was a great hit! Keep up the good work, youth of Lodge 160! Fraternally, Leta Cross District Youth Counselor —SPJST-
17 New Tabor Youth Club performs beseda Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST has many traditions, and there is one that I'm a part of. I am a part of the traditional Czech folk dance, the beseda. Our lodge has been doing this dance for many years. I enjoy it, and my partner, Kara, and I are the head couple. Learning the dance was really hard, but it was worth it. We performed at District YAD and at State YAD. We are going to perform at the annual Kolache Festival in Caldwell, also. I'm really excited, and it is really fun. Fraternally yours, Colby Havemann —SPJST-
Our next meeting will be September 12 at 1 p.m. at the Temple Mall Food Court. We will go to the movies or the arcade after the meeting. Hope to see you there! Stephanie Vanicek, 12 —SPJST-
47, Seaton youth club member achieves firsts at YAD Lodge
This was my first year for YAD. I won first place with my candy. I also won first place in individual talent doing ballet. I got to go to State YAD. Julia Zavodny, 6 —SPJST-
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84, Dallas Junior Youth Club practices beseda
Dear Youth, At our August meeting, we made gifts for Grandparent's Day coming up in September. We have two new members in our youth club—Dustin Andel and Cole Campbell, and we are so glad to have them!
Dear Readers, The Junior Youth Club of Lodge 84, Dallas held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 25. The meeting was brought to order by President Ashley Andreason at 7:18 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alex
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Lodge 84, Dallas Junior Youth Club members take a break from beseda practice to play games.
17 New Tabor youth proud of brother's YAD entries Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers, There is one thing that everyone wants to do and that is to make it to State YAD. I am glad to say I made it this year with my photo of my dad's Jeep. I did not last year, but I had a great time. My little brother, Colby, made it to State YAD, and he did win first place. I was really proud of him. I also got to watch him perform in one of the circles that performed the beseda dance. Fraternally yours, Nicholas Havemann —SPJST-
Youth club members swim during a social at the youth club president's home.
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Andreason. Old business was discussed and the secretary's report was given by Desiree Christman. The treasurer and Sunshine Committee also gave their reports. New business reported on was practices being held for our beseda performance on October 3 during the State Fair of Texas; and the Lodge 84 CzechFest that will be held on Sunday, September 19. Our next community service project item that we will be donating to is Jonathan's Place. Also, each of the 11 members present gave a Make a Difference presentation. The meeting was then adjourned, and we worked on a craft. We made bell chimes designed like bumble bees and bats. Fraternally, Elisabeth Cowan, 8 Reporter —SPJST-
84, Dallas Junior Youth Club creates crafts, collects magazines Lodge
Dear Readers, It's been a very busy month of August for the Junior Youth Club of Lodge 84, Dallas. First, was State YAD held in Temple on August 7. Then throughout the month, the youth have been practicing the beseda for our performance at the State Fair of Texas in October. The Teen Youth Club held its annual Princess Ball on Saturday, August 21. Congratulations to our new Queen Amber Connor. We had a monthly meeting on August 25 that included a fun craft. Oh, we also collected magazines for Parkland Memorial Hospital as a Community Service Project. Then, we selected many games for the youngsters to play during Lodge 84's annual CzechFest to be held Sunday, September 19. I know I am leaving out some fun and exciting activities, but unfortunately, since school has started, I am unable to concentrate on anything but homework!
This is all I can remember unti he next time I write! Fraternally, Scott Cowan, 10 —SPJST-
Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club members surround Youth Leader Stacy Hirt. "My thanks to Stacy for stepping in and taking the youth along a great path," says District Four Youth Counselor Leta Cross.
202 Jourdanton Youth Club participates in parade Lodge
On August 21, Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club members participated in the Pleasanton Cowboy Homecoming Parade. We received a third place plaque. After the parade, we held our meeting at Pizza Inn. We began our youth club social with a pizza lunch. Then, we met at Eagles Lanes for a couple of hours of bowling. It was great getting together and having fun. We welcome two new members to our SPJST family, Kelly Suggs and Jasmine Gonzales. Our next meeting will be held on September 12, at 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. Thank you, SPJST Home Office, for bringing the float for the parade. Respectfully, Domingo Gonzales, III, 11 Reporter —SPJST--
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Children answer the question: What is a Grandparent? Taken from papers written by a class of eight year-olds. Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of their own. They like other people's. A grandfather is a man grandmother. Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them. They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the store and have lots of quarters for us. When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars. They show us and talk to us about the color of the flowers and also why we shouldn't step on "cracks." They don't say, "Hurry up." Usually grandmothers are fat, but not too fat to tie your shoes. They wear glasses and funny underwear.
They can take their teeth and gums out. Grandparents don't have to be smart. They have to answer questions like "why isn't God married?" and "How come dogs chase cats?". When they read to us, they don't skip. They don't mind if we ask for the same story over again. Everybody should try to have a grandmother especially if you don't have television because they are the only grown-ups who like to spend time with us. They know we should have snack-time before bedtime, and they say prayers with us every time, and kiss us even when we've acted bad. A six year old was asked where his grandma lived. "Oh, he said, "She lives at the airport, and when we want her we just go get her. Then when we're done having her visit, we take her back to the airport."
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b) insufficient degree Ted' vidfm, '2e jsme vas podcenovali.—Now, I see that we underestimated you.
po-: a) action concerning the whole surface of sth. Popsal jsem celou stranku. —I covered the whole page with writing. Posolil si chleb.—He salted the bread (sprinkled with salt). Po glapali nam vgechny kvetiny v zahrade. —They trampled on all the flowers in the garden. Dal jsem si ten prsten pozlatit. — I had the ring gilded. b) to change fully or partially Ta rodina se if2" cela poamerietila. — All the family has already americanized. Teg14 prnmysl byl postatnen. — The big (heavy) industries were nationalized. c) to a small extent; partially; interrupted actions Pootevfel jsem okno. —I opened the window a little. Deti pobfhaly po mistnosti.—The children ran about the room (to and fro, many times). d) one after another, step by step. Utekla nam telata a trvalo to 01 dne, ne2 jsme je pochytali. —The calves ran away, and it took us half of the day to catch them (one by one). Nepiitel postfflel v gechny zajatce. —The enemy shot all the prisoners (one by one). Obyvatele mesta pomfeli na mor. —The inhabitants of the town all died of plague. e) only perfective Mohu vas o neco poprosit? Pozdravil nas "Dobry den!" a my jsme mu podekovali. Poobedvali jsme v restauraci. f) (open with si) an action carried out in a low degree, or in a high, sufficient degree (often with a pleasure, satisfaction) Dnes jsem si pekne pospal.-1 slept well today (longer than usual, I feel well). To jsem si poeetla.— I had a nice reading. Musfte pozmenit nazev.— You must alter the title (a little). g) with the verbs of motion: imperfective future tense. Zftra poletfm do Brna. V eervenci pojedu k babiece. (The imperative here means motion with or towards the person who is giving the order: Pojed' se mnou k moii! Deti, pobate! —Come quick (run)! pod-:
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c) to subordinate Vgechnu svou Cinnost musite podildit jednomu cili. —You must concentrate (subordinate) all your activity to one goal. d) unsuitable, dishonest, secret, or illegal activity Podvedli nas. —They deceived us. Podplatili ho, aby mleel. —They bribed him. Neumf lhat, snadno se podiekne. He cannot lie, easily lets things out (by mistake). — Jan Holub —SPJST-
Kolache Festival
kicks off September 10 The 2004 Kolache Festival will kick off Friday, September 10 with the Pre-Festival Party at the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum in Caldwell, Texas, at the corner of Fawn and Shaw Streets. At 3:30 p.m., social and fellowship time begins. Recorded music by Czech Musicmaker Gabriel Matcek follows. At 5:30 p.m., we will begin serving a traditional Czech meal, which includes combination plates of beef, pork, sausage, potato salad, beans, slaw, tea, and trimmings for a $6 donation. The Haisler Family and Friends will entertain from approximately 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy some hometown Czech music! The Little River Polka Boys will play for a street dance from 7 to 10 p.m. From 10 p.m. to 12 midnight, Cody Joe Hodges will entertain. The Longhorn Bar Concession will be open. The drawing for the prize drawing/give-away is planned for the 9:30 intermission. Come on out and enjoy the pre-festival party! For more information, contact George (979) 535-4895; Bennie (979) 567-3270; or Annie (979) 567-4121. —SPJST-
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gateway to knowledge seminar September 25 The Texas Czech Genealogical Society will host a seminar targeted directly towards local libraries and the
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County Czech Heritage Society readies for festival Victoria
Victoria County Czech Heritage Society is gearing up for its 20th year Czech Festival and tarok tournament set for Sunday, September 26 in Victoria at the Victoria Community Center. It all starts at 10 a.m. with Frank Milder on the accordion. At 11 a.m., the Shiner Hobo Band will entertain during the lunch hour until 1 p.m. when the Leo Majek Orchestra will take over. The Red Ravens will join the Majek's at 3:45 p.m. for a combined band concert until 4:15 p.m. The Red Ravens will continue to play for your dancing pleasure until 7:30 p.m. Everyone will have an opportunity to enjoy a great Czech stew and sausage lunch beginning at 11 a.m. until, plus delicious kolaches, homemade chicken noodle soup and sausage wraps throughout the day. In celebration of the 20th year anniversary of the Victoria County Czech Heritage Society; organizing
1.zaii 2004 on June 30, 1984, the organization has invited Helene Cincebeaux of Rochester, New York, to display some of her extensive collection of authentic Moravian, Bohemian, and Slovak folk dresses along with a slide presentation of the Czech Republic. Helene will wear an authentic folk dress throughout the festival as will her mother, Helen Baine, who will accompany her. These ladies have spent summers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia for the past 35 years. You don't want to miss this attraction! Lots of other activities are on taps as well. The tarok tournament will start at 9 a.m. in the annex (see next week's ad for contact person), childrens' games, country store, various arts and crafts, pastry wheel, Czech Heritage Museum, both an auction and a silent auction, and prize drawing. The Victoria Community Center is located at 2905 East North Street in Victoria. Admission is only $5 per person; under 15 free. Father Joseph Hybner will celebrate a televised Czech/English mass with a Czech singing chorus group at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral at 9 a.m. located at Laurent and Mesquite Street. For more information, contact Marjorie Matula at (361) 575-0820 or via email marjoriematula@aol.com ; or Donald Dusek at (361) 578-6730. Everyone is invited to join in the fun. You don't have to be Czech to attend! Submitted by, Marjorie Matula Publicity Chairman —SPJSTSoaring Above the Rest with Elegance
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CZECH CULTURAL CALENDAR Beginning September 7 December 14/Tuesday Evenings Czech Language Classes/15weeks—in the Saint Joseph's Parish Activity Center, 700 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Conversational Czech for beginners, advanced Czech $35 per person. speakers. Instructional materials will be provided. No textbook required. Preregister by contacting BVCHS President Lou Zaeske (979) 846via email or 2035; louzaeske@aol.com . Instructors—Ms. Martina Vranova and Dr. Tomas Pansky, DVM. Sponsored by Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS), Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CE FT) September 10 Fort Worth cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA)at Sammies BBQ on the corner of Beach and Belknap, Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m. Featured performer Dale Denton. For information, contact cluster leader/TAA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035. September 11 20th Annual Kolache Festival— in Caldwell, Burleson County, downtown around the square, Caldwell, Texas, Burleson County. All-day entertainment, food, Czech Adventure Land, Czech genealogy search, museums/history, antique machinery/tractor show, kolache vendors/bake off, street rod/car show, etc. Free admission. September 13, 20, 27 CCCHouston Czech Language Conversation Class - Fall/Winter Series—Fall series Czech language conversation classes. No charge for members. Work/book tape is recommended and available for sale. Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. (713) 686-6362. September 18 10th Annual Celebration of Czech Culture - Cesky Veder —at 7 p.m. at the Westwood Country Club, 3808 West 35th Street, Austin. Czech dinner served. Cost is $30 per person. Entertainment, singing, and silent auction. Music throughout the evening for dancing and listening by Kovanda's Czech Band. For information and tickets, call Alice Kubacak (512) 452-7727; or Woody Smith (512) 453-7770. Event sponsored by Austin Czech Historical Association.
October 1 Deadline for submitting vintage photographs to TCHCC, LaGrange for its 2005 calendar. For information/guidelines, contact the Center's office: P.O. Box 6, La Grange, Texas 78945-0006; toll free (888) 785-4500; (979) 9689399; fax (979) 968-9249; or email czech @ cyty. n et. October 4, 11, 18, 25 CCCHouston Czech Language Classes Continue—Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. (713) 686-6362. October 12 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA)at Sammies BBQ on the corner of Beach and Belknap, Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m. Featured performer George McBride. For more information, contact the cluster leader/TAA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035. October 29, 30/Friday, Saturday Historical Musical Extravaganza of Czech Immigration to Texas— at TCHCC Amphitheater/Sanford Schmid Stage, La Grange, 7 p.m. November 1, 8, 15, 22 CCCHouston Czech Language Classes Continue—Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. (713) 686-6362. November 9 Fort Worth cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA)at Sammies BBQ on the corner of Beach and Belknap, Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m. Featured performer Marvin Fox. For more information, contact the cluster leader/TAA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035. November 17 CCCHouston Velvet Revolution Commemoration of November 17, 1989/Open House, 6:30 p.m.: Celebrating the change to democracy in Czechoslovakia. The 15th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. A day to remember! (713) 686-6362.
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9:00 a.m. Vitam - Welcome Opening Prayer Flag Ceremony and National Anthem "Texas Our Texas" "Kde Domav Muj?" (Czech Anthem) Local, State and National Dignitaries Crowning of Festival Royalty SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Beseda Dancers
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Czech Heritage Museum
Corner of Fawn and Shaw Streets Open 9:00 a.m. Saturday
Street Rod and Classic Car Show
Davidson Creek City Park 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
KF-PM Dance
Burleson County Expo Center (Fairgrounds) Hwy. 36 South
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Vrazel's Polka Band
Saturday Attractions
All Day Entertainment 250+ Arts and Crafts Vendors Czech Genealogy Search Quilt Show Museums and History Antique Machinery and Tractor Show Czech Adventure Land Statewide Kolache BakingChampionship Kolache Eating Contest (Individual and Teams) Kolache Vendors and Great Food Demonstrations Dalhart Windberg Fine Art Show Street Rod and Classic Car Show "Kolache Krunch" 5K Run/Walk Golf Tournament
filmy uatitp Ti3ootbo • 21rto erafto ipboto For additional information, please contact the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Drawer 87 • Caldwell, Texas 77836-0087 (979) 567-3218 E-mail: khinton@bc-chamber.com Website: www.bc-chamber.com
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE Saturday, September 11—Hank Thompson outdoor concert in Fayetteville Sunday, October 17—Lickskillet Day in Fayetteville LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Lodge 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Note: Beginning in September, lodge meetings will be held the first Saturday of each month at the Country Star Restaurant, Collinsville, Texas. For information, call Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359; or Bill and Angie Heitzman (903) 437-5561. Note: Due to the Labor Day weekend, the September meeting will be held on the second Saturday—the 11th—at Country Star Restaurant, Collinsville. Saturday, September 11—Lodge meeting at the Country Star Restaurant. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, September 12—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, September 17—Social, 6:30 Friday, October 1—Social, games, a:u3n0j ay,. m October 3—RVOS 46 fall meeting Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX NOTE: The lodge meeting day and time has changed: Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second Sunday of the month, 6 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, September 12—Leroy Orchestra, Swinging Rybak's polkas/waltzes/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $6. Sunday, September 26—Harry Czarnek The Texas Dutchmen, polkas/waitzes/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $6. Lodge hall is located at 702 Hwy. 95 Nort , 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, September 11—Rogers Baseball Association Giveaway Monday, September 13—Lodge meeting/social hour, 6:30 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 18—East Bell Boosters Saturday, September 25—Sebek reunion Saturday, October 2—Czech Heritage Day: Dance by the Vrazel Polka Band, 7 to 11 p.m. Special guest Miss Texas 2004, Jamie Story. A silent auction will be held during the dance. 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 Thursday, September 9—Lodge meeting, 8 p.m. Saturday, September 11—Rental Sunday, September 12—Jimmy Gomez, country/western, 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, 18—Reunion Sunday, September 19—Shower Saturday, September 25— Zajic/Honza wedding Saturday, October 2—Dining room rental Sunday, October 3—Youth club meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9—Ira Braford and Busting Loose Band Sunday, October 10—J i mmy Gomez, country/western, 2 to 6 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more information, please call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Wharton County Library located at 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, September 10—Sterling Country Friday, September 17—Texas Pioneers Friday, September 24—Outlaws Friday, Saturday/September 24, 25—Barbecue Cookoff. See Lodge Letters Section for details. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. Members and guests are always welcome. Friday night dances are held
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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. 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 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, September 12—Memorial service for deceased members, 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday/September 24, 25—Wedding Sunday, October 10—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. j off US 59 at the lodge hall, located just 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 47, SEATON Saturday, September 11—Private Saturday, September 18—Country Expressions Saturday, September 25—Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, October 2—Private Saturday, October 9—Lodge Fund Raiser. Watch for details. Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone: (254) 985-2548. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. For rentals, please call Edwin Pechal (254) 985-2282.
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LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Notice: Lodge 48, Beyersville is now having a monthly ladies Bunko night on the second Tuesday of each month. It begins with a light meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunko games, wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating of desserts. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. The hall is located at 10450 FM 619, four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please contact Bonnie Wolf (512) 3653733. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department. LODGE 54, WEST Friday, September 10—Quarterly Lodge Meeting. Everyday Heroes and Lifetime Achievers will be honored. Sunday, December 4-100th Anniversary Party 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, 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings, 2 p.m. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 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.
Wednesday, September 8, 2004-VESTNIK/15 LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Sunday, September 19-Czechfest: See lodge letters section for details. 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 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 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, September 10-Jim Petty Friday, September 17-Charlie Patteson Sunday, September 18-Annual Czech Heritage Day/94th Anniversary of the founding of SPJST Lodge 92: 2 to 10 p.m. Music by Mikula's of Ennis; Czech Beseda Dancers of Dallas; Accordion music, Memory Makers Czech Choir; Czech Costume Parade. Dinner 3 to 6 p.m. Youth Club Kitchen, 6:30 p.m. Watch for more details. Friday, September 24-Dave Alexander Sunday, October 3-Randy and the Road House Band, 3 to 7 p.m. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 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 first Thursday of each month at Polak's between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-2191. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and . December, 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December.
LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange, 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month, 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, 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 October 3-Lodge 139, Danbury Membership Barbecue at Skrabanek Park, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are now held every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, September 12-Lodge meeting
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. 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 172, PASADENA Saturday, October 2-Country Now and Then Hall is located at 3609 Preston. Executive board and Trustees meet on the second 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. Dance hours: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission $6 per person. 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 (713) 946-7350. Lodge phone (281) 4873297. Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees' meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth club meeting dates are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18083907. 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 4:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.
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 179, WARRENTON Note: There will be not August meeting. The next lodge meeting will be on September 9.
LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street.
LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m.
LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on 1-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483.
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 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538; or (972) 263-9031.
LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Preset k (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.
LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.
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 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.
LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in Apni, July, October, and January at 2 p.m.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002.
LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 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: Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of each month starting at 8 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie Flowers (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 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center unless otherwise announced. Youth Club meets the same day and place at 1:45 p.m. unless otherwise noted. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 3 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Film 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/her. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets at the same time. LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held every third Friday of the month, 7 p.m. Agents meet every Monday, 6:30 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Hondo to turn in applications. For information or location, contact Juan Lopez (830) 6881027; Tereso Hernandez (210 3643620; or Tammy Hernandez (21 ) 3783887. LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Saturday, September 25-First CoEd Softball Tournament in Lockhart. Contact Arthur Lopez, Sr. or Roxanne Garza (512) 620-0148 or Patricia Lopez (361) 774-2721 Lodge meetings are held the last Sunday at 2 p.m. at a place to be determined. Call Art Lopez at (512) 620-0148 for more information.
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