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Before 1918, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month held no historical significance. But since that year, November 11 has marked the anniversary of the armistice signing that ended World War I. The day originally was called Armistice Day and made a legal American holiday in 1938, honoring veterans of World War I. But, after World War II, there was a new crop of war veterans with little or no association to World War I. And since armistice means "truce," the significance of the name changed. Starting in 1954, November 11 became a day honoring veterans of all wars, known as Veterans Day in the US, and as
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District Four State Field Representative and Lodge 49, Rowena member William J. (Billy) Rollwitz enlisted in the U.S. Army on December 1, 1958. He took his basic training at Fort Carson, Colorado. He was then sent to Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. From there, he went to Oklahoma and was stationed at Fort Sill. He served in the reserves with the 980th Engineering Battalion in San Angelo. In 1961, he was recalled into active duty and served at Gray Air Force at Killeen, Texas, and Fort Carson, Colorado, and was discharged at Fort Hood, Texas, in 1962 with the rank of Sergeant E-5. He is now an active member of Pat William Post 8 American Legion in Ballinger and has served as Post Commander for eight years, NW Zone Commander in the 21st District for four years, and served two years as Finance Officer for the 21st District of the American Legion.
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Lodge 251, Pearsall was officially organized on October 27. Pictured from left, are Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, Youth Leader Veronica Coronado, Vice President Eva Garza, President Elsa Martinez, Reporter Juliana Lazano, Secretary/Treasurer Michelle Nieto and Supreme Lodge Chairman and District Seven Director Bob Bayer.
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SPJST _res fa K: SPJST presented a check for $5,000 to the Children's Miracle Network recently from funds raised through the SPJST Cookbook sales. Pictured, from left, are Scott & White CMN Coordinator Ashley House, Dave Hodges and Lisa Tanner of Radio Station US105, Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin, Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, and CMN Manager Brooke Fendrick.
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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
LA NITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 email: lanitaa@spjst.com
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 email: jerrymik@spjst.com Home Phone: (254) 773-2950
DREW POPELKA LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 742-0724 email: spjst-legal@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 1706, Temple, TX 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
FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 DistrictThree - Michael Gaffer, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Clara Broz, 1507 W.T.C. Jester, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713)864-6120 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-7489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Tereso Hernandez, 502 22nd Street, Hondo, Texas 78861 - (210) 364-3620 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1342 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 187 Tanner Circle, Georgetown, Texas 78628 - (512) 864-9183 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Momingside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 519 Clearfield, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - (830) 606-7787 STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC Cell: (254) 541-5555 email: spjst@hotmail.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1 Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 Mobile: (979) 324-0056, Fax (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT 2 Zachary Kramer Mobile Phone: (254) 541-5820 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
Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691
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
STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Home Phone: (512) 365-3013 2451 CR 405, Taylor, TX 76574-5421
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III
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
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.
Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166,
BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII
Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Street, Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Pets, 5406 Momingside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Leta Cross, P.O. Box 1124, Abilene, Texas 79604 (325) 437-0456 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas (713) 649-6138 District Six - Marcy Dorotik, 2501 Tanglewilde, No. 159, Houston, Texas 77063 - (713) 907-1630 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 578 FM 1347, Stockdale, Texas 78160 - (830) 745-2702 - email: wap6564@felpsis.net
Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114
BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979)884-1451 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Nowell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246
SPJST LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575 • P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Britney Bledsoe This week's Vestrtik emphasizes Veterans Day, which is on November 11. Lodge 186, Caldwell As Americans, we look to our veterans Dana Bronikowski as examples of honor, pride and patriotLodge 172, Pasadena ism. They have made our country safer Cory Cerny and brought freedom to people around Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje the world. On Veterans Day, we honor Casey Crews those who have served and sacrificed for Lodge 47, Seaton the cause of liberty. Please remember Brad Dulock our veterans on November 11. Lodge 6, Cottonwood Bryce Grogan "The Men and Women Lodge 234, Lockhart of Central Texas During WWII" Lane Haggard I have passed by a photo album in the Lodge 202, Jourdanton SPJST Museum hundreds of times withAmanda Jurik out ever looking at it. This thick album Lodge 25, Ennis has been there for several years (or at Darian Self least since 1998 when the album was Lodge 28, East Bernard donated to the SPJST LAM). I never Gena Weeks paid much attention to it until one day Lodge 183, Arlington when it suddenly caught my eye. The album was opened, revealing pictures of Winners of the Czech word find are: World War II veterans in their military Pat Beyer uniforms. I then spent the next several Lodge 29, Taylor minutes going through the album page Earlene Kiel by page reviewing the more than 300 Lodge 186, Caldwell photos and names of Central Texas men Margaret Krajca and women who served during World Lodge 25, Ennis War II. I know many of the people in Robert E. Krenek, Sr. the book, but I never knew that many of Lodge 1, Fayetteville them served our country during World Raymond J. Marek War II and worked so hard to give me Lodge 6, Cottonwood the freedom I enjoy today. Lisa Marie Mele Four of my uncles are in the book. I Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje was especially touched to see a photoLeroy Migl graph with a gold star of my uncle Pvt. Lodge 88, Houston Joe Lee Zavodny who was killed in action Lillie Ondrey in World War II on September 24, 1944. Lodge 81, Needville Many of the photos were taken by Ken Roland Vlasta Motl of Seaton, Texas, and the Lodge 191, Lufkin album was compiled by her daughters Lewis Sodek Lodge 47, Seaton member Dorothy Lodge 47, Seaton Motl Symmank and Bernice Motl Marie Stayton Vanicek. The forward says, "Most picLodge 88, Houston tures were taken at Seaton when the serDon Schroeder vicemen and women came home on Lodge 49, Rowena leave. They would stop for a chat . . . to Frank Sijansky show off their uniforms and to tell of Lodge 117, Robstown their new life in the service." This is an amazing album that you Wilma Vavra won't find anywhere else but in the Lodge 148, El Maton SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum. Vontilla Watson I encourage you to take a look at it the Lodge 154, Fort Worth next time you visit the LAM. Thanks, Dorothy and Bernice, for preserving Winners will Congratulations! these photos and compiling the album. receive their prizes soon. Both the coloring activity and the Thanks, Participants! word find celebrated Czech Heritage Thanks to the 258 participants who entered the Czech Heritage Month con- Month. Even though the month has tests which appeared on the back pages passed for this year, let's continue to celebrate Czech heritage throughout the of the October 2 and 9 Vestnik issues. Winners of the Czech coloring fun year. That's important! -SPJSTactivity are: •
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Youth Program announces TFC winners Dear Youth Leaders, Please join me in welcoming our new State Youth Director Trissa Klement. Please refer to the front page of last week's Vestnik. Youth Golf Contest Results On October 9, the SPJST youngsters participated in three golfing contests, held in conjunction with the SPJST Statewide Golf Tournament held at Sammons Park Golf Course in Temple. Thanks and congratulations to all of the young people who participated in the putting, pitching, and longest drive competition. Winners were listed in the October 20 Vestnik. Texas Fraternal Congress (Applause!) What a wonderful performance our SPJST youth delegation delivered at the Texas Fraternal Congress held at the Bahia Mar Resort Hotel on South Padre Island, Texas, on Saturday, October 16. State King Joshua Siptak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville and State Queen Jessica Schumann of Lodge 13, Dime Box emceed the Youth Spectacular segment. They were assisted by State Duke Mark Siptak (4) and State Duchess Sara Sump (13). Texas Fraternal Congress performers are selected annually on the basis of a rotating district schedule. This year's talent squad included vocalist Rachel Hunter of Lodge 25, Ennis; guitarist Brian Graska of Lodge 88, Houston; dancers Meghan Blum and Grace Dusek of Lodge 17, New Tabor; and dancer Sarah Siptak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville. Thanks, too, to all of our youngsters who participated in this year's Texas Fraternal Congress Youth Contests and to our youth leaders for promoting the contests in their local lodges. More than 180 entries were received from young people representing five fraternal societies: SPJST, Hermann Sons, KJZT, KJT, and Woodmen of the World. SPJST youth participation was as follows: SPJST Youth Participation in TFC Contests Art-30 SPJST Participants Essay-19 SPJST Participants Photography-14 SPJST Participants Coloring Fun-1 SPJST Participant TFC Youth Art Contest Winners from SPJST Ages 6 to 8 Vanessa Gonzales of Lodge 202, Jourdanton Second Place Ages 9 to 11 Michael Jurik of Lodge 25, Ennis Third Place
Ages 15 to 18 Bradley Dulock of Lodge 6, Cottonwood First Place Whitney Dobecka of Lodge 6, Cottonwood Third Place TFC Youth Essay Contest Winners from SPJST Ages 6-8 Shelby Allen of Lodge 9, Snook Second Place Ages 9-11 Taylor Allen of Lodge 9, Snook First Place Colby Havemann of Lodge 17, New Tabor Third Place Ages 12-14 Bradley Shelfer of Lodge 9, Snook First Place Andrew Dulock of Lodge Cottonwood Second Place Ages 15 to 18 Kyle Skrabanek of Lodge 17, New Tabor Second Place Brooke Craig of Lodge 6, Cottonwood Third Place TFC Youth Photography Contest Winners from SPJST Ages 9 to 11 Colby Havemann of Lodge 17, New Tabor Second Place Bracey Craig of Lodge 6, Cottonwood Third Place Ages 12 to 14 John Mayo of Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station First Place Andrew Dulock of Lodge 6, Cottonwood Second Place Nicholas Havemann of Lodge 17, New Tabor Third Place
SPJST Home Office Holiday Open House December 6 There's going to be a party and you're invited! The SPJST's annual Holiday Open House will be on Monday, December 6, following the Temple Christmas Parade. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. downtown and will include appearances by our 2004-2005 SPJST State Royalty Court, accompanied by Miss Texas Jamie Story. The SPJST Float will also participate in the parade. After the parade, everybody is invited to trek over to the SPJST Home Office and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. In the spirit of the season, the open house will feature live holiday music-including a special performance by Miss Texas and performance by the Temple High School Polyphoniks. There will be horsedrawn carriage rides, homemade cookies and kolaches, hot chocolate and apple cider and activities for the youngsters. The Temple Fire Department dalmations and Temple Police Department DARE Program patrol will also be spotlighting their community service efforts. Throughout the Holiday Season, the SPJST Home Office will feature the Youth Christmas Tree, adorned with all of the statewide winning youth ornaments. Czech Christmas customs, including a Czech Christmas tree, will also be on display in the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum. As in past years, the museum comes to life with several areas featuring men and women who will tell about their life's experiences. A doctor, a farmer, a World War II veteran, a blacksmith, a musician, a cook, and a quilter will be featured. It will be a learning experience for all ages. Did You Make a Difference? Just checking: Did your youth club get involved in the 2004 Make a Difference Day in October? If so, let the world know-or at least let your fellow SPJST members know. Send the details and photos of your Make a Difference Day to the Vestnik. 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive A brief reminder: It's 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive time! All young people who donate at least $2 will receive 20 merit points. All young people who donate at least $5 will
Lodges 157 and 233, Lubbock to discuss prospective merger Dear Members of Lodge 157 and Lodge 233, Please make plans to be in attendance at a meeting to discuss the prospective merger of Lodge 157, Lubbock and Lodge 233, Lubbock. The meeting will be held preceded by dinner, at 6:30 p.m. on November 16, 2004 at the Home Plate Diner, located at 5812 ThirtyFourth Street in Lubbock. The meal will be provided courtesy ofthe SPJST Home Office. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Daniel Hanna, Lodge 233, at (806) 6872408; or Ernest Kristinek, Jr., Lodge 157, at (806) 299-1264. All members are cordially invited to attend. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President -SPJSTreceive a certificate acknowledging their gift. Keep Collecting Those Old Eyeglasses! SPJST members of all ages are encouraged to continue collecting old eyeglasses. The agency that we are working with also accepts hearing aids and cellular phones. All of these items are recycled. Please forward them to the State Youth Director and she will get them to the appropriate agency. Can you believe it! The 2005 Holiday Season is almost here! Thanks to everyone for the time and effort you devoted to the SPJST Youth Program in 2004. Your time and effort made a positive difference. Thanks, too, for working with me during my time of transition in the Office of the President. You've been very kind and I have appreciated your help and support. Keep up the good work! Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President
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Ages 15 to 18 Travis Krpec of Lodge 30, Taiton First Place Kyle Skrabanek of Lodge 17, New Tabor Second Place Jerrod Ryan of Lodge 25, Ennis Third Place "Coloring Fun" Winner from SPJST Amanda Jurik of Lodge 25, Ennis
Blake Ryan of Lodge 25, Ennis Second Place
Scrapbook Contest First Place SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Second Place SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Third Place SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor
Andrew Dulock of Lodge 6, Cottonwood Third Place
Poster Contest First Place SPJST Lodge 39, Bryan
Ages 12 to 14 Anna Dulock of Lodge 6, Cottonwood First Place
Second Place-KJT Third Place SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Halloween Festivities SPJST Home Office staff dressed up to celebrate Halloween on October 29. A Halloween lunch was served consisting of McBride's Blazin' Chili with the trimmings. Thanks to Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and his wife, Frances, for preparing the food for the luncheon.
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SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarsh p Fund Drive tops $4,600 SPJST's 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive began on October 1. There have been 194 donations made to this year's drive. Donations to date are $4,638.70. SPJST Memorial donations to date are $1,658.00. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Because of your generosity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college. This year's goal is $17,000, and we are looking forward to your support in achieving this goal. Donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the amount contributed is applied toward scholarships. Acknowledgement of individual donations will be published in the Vestnik. To contribute to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, please send your check to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive c/o SPJST Home Office PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 SPJST general scholarships were established in 1982 for SPJST members. General scholarships are funded by the SPJST and voluntary contributions by members and friends of the SPJST. Accordingly, the more funds available, the more scholarships awarded. Thank you for your generous support. Please contact the Fraternal Department at (800) 727-7578 for printed solicitation forms: Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds will be listed as a lodge donation. 2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by member's last name in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by member's last name alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in. bold. 4. Families or groups, which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter. Otherwise, the names
Education and Nature Center seeks donations I wanted to let everyone know where we are at with the SPJST Education and Nature Center. We have been trying to work with Camp Val Verde Board of Directors to see if they would be interested in selling or being partners. We felt this was a start; there is about 300 acres with cabins and other facilities we could be using now. We knew that there were a lot of improvements that needed to be done at Camp Val Verde, but we felt we had at least a start with having water and electricity already there. But we were told this
will be listed as individual donations by last name in alphabetical order. 5. 100 Pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing. 6. Please print donor's name(s) clearly. If you have any questions or comments regarding this program, please contact the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator's Office at (800) 7277578. Please note the name correction of Raymond L Reznik. His name was incorrect in the last listing. Fraternally, Tammy Martinez Fraternal Services Specialist —SPJSTLodge
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Adamek, Edwin Adamek, Kathryn Allison, Gladys Allison, Jim Bazilius, Sr., Mike Berger, Millie Bienek, Helen L. Breazeale, Billy and Alma Broz, Johnny and Clara Cornwell, Ronald Eulenfeld, LaVerne Froehner, Ruth E. Fuchs, Dwight Gibson, Mary Ann Globke, Carol Goddard, Jewel Greger, Ginger Hamann, Irene Hanson, George Havranek, Donna Hegar, Dan T. Hoelscher, Kyle Hoelscher, Matthew Horton, Rosalie Howard, Willie Ray and Beulah A. Jezek, Walter and Othean Kocurek, James C. Kreidel, Ella Krenek, Victor LaFlamme, Harvey E. LeGros, Larry A. Leshikar, Howard and Mary Lewis, Irene G. Linnstaedter, Albert Lutringer, Vincent
year that they had decided not to do this. Our goal is to have a campground that the youth can use from all districts, as well as have our SPJST district annual activities such as horseshoe tournament, FAC meetings, domino tournaments and etc. Even further down the line, we hope to have campsites available for people to bring their campers to camp out. We want to make the Education and
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Malek, Ashley Malek, Bubba A. Malek, Emma B. Malek, Francis Malek, Gloria Malek, James Malek, Joseph Malek, Lisa Malek, Louie Malek, Missie Malek, Patrick Marek, Clarice Marek, Emil and Myrtle Markert, Dorothy Matis, Elroy Matula, Clarence R. Michalsky, John. P. Mikulec, I.J. Mikulec, Sidonia Minzenmayer, Clarence and Martha Mitchell, Irene Mitchell, Weaver J. Moore, Alison Moore, Michael Anne Moore, Tiffany Nauert, David Newton, Justin Newton, Kandace Newton, Kathryn Newton, Robert Newton, Tyler Nygrin, Barbara Paige, Leroy, Leslie, Jennifer, Chris, Andrew, and Jordan Pasemann, Donna Perry, Emma Pflughaupt, Leander and Josephine Pittenger, Kate and Jack Pokorny, Anton L. Pokorny, Eugene Popp, Mary E. Pospisil, Linda Powers, Bobby Prinz, Ray Rejcek, Mertie Fay Rieger, Ronnie Ripper, Charlie Rohan, Emil and Grace and Family Rothermel, James Schwenke, Alice Sellman, Roy Shepelwich, Mr. and Mrs. John Spacek, Jr., J.C. Spacek, Sr., J.C. Spacek, Sr., J.C. Spencer, Naomi SPJST District Six Barbecue Cook-Off Fund
Nature Center to where we would have a building to have seminars and show different things for all ages to learn about SPJST. Please keep us in your thoughts when making your yearly contributions for your fraternal lodge donations. We need your help and support to bring this together. Our first step is to build our funds so we can buy some land. It takes a lot of income to pay for the land itself as well as adding water lines, electricity, and buildings on a site. Remember your
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SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor SPJST Lodge 73, Seymour SPJST Lodge 79 Corpus Christi 3 SPJST Lodge 101 Gainsville 2 Tallas, Frances 2 Tate, Edmond 2 Tate, Loretta 3 Trammell, Ben and Susan 2 Trcka, Lucille 7 Trilicek, Alma J. 3 Tucker, Julia 2 Valis, John 2 Valis, Lillie 6 Veselka, Eugene and Henrietta 3 Vlk, Adell C. 2 Vrana, Cecilia and Louis 2 Whatley, Tammy 3 Wheat, Frances and Gene 3 Williams, Darrell and Gay and Family 2 Williams, Virginia L. 2 Zajicek, Joe and Lillie 2 Zavodny, Christopher 2 Zavodny, Julia 2 Zavodny, Melanie
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donation is tax deductible. We want to thank everyone who has donated to this dream to have a place that all members can enjoy the outdoors. We welcome any of your thoughts and ideas to help us grow to achieve this dream. Please send your donations to: Education and Nature Center (ENC) c/o John J. Engelke 6475 Gholson Road Waco, Texas 76705 If you have any questions, you can call me at (254) 799-4247. Thank you again for your support. John J. Engelke District Three ENC Board of Director —SPJST-
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Our Veterans (Continued from page 1.) nize veterans' patriotism and sacrifices. There are many ways to observe the day. Attend a parade in your community. Take out a book about war veterans from the local library. Visit a cemetery and place flowers on graves of war veterans. You can even simply observe a moment of silence in their honor. We Honor Our Veterans Because ... "In each of America's struggles, heroes in uniform emerged to inspire and spur us on to victory. Our veterans' steadfast resolve to stand and fight for the American way of life is a constant reminder that the righteousness of our destiny overarches the anguish of our losses. America's servicemen and women, who became our Nation's veterans when they set their uniforms aside and resumed their civilian lives, distin-
guished themselves through their willingness to risk life and limb in defense of the freedoms we all cherish. I am honored and privileged to lead the Cabinet Department that was charged by Abraham Lincoln to redeem our Nation's debt to liberty's defenders. Those who have served our Nation in uniform are the best people our society has to offer. We owe them our full support, and our sincerest thanks. America's veterans did not shrink from battle; they did not yield to fear; they did not abandon their cause. All too often they paid the ultimate price. By their example of courage under fire, they raised up a new nation, inspired by the dignity of the common man — a nation blessed with heroes and heroes' dreams. That is leadership of the highest quality. That is America's leadership legacy." Excerpt from VA Secretary Principi's speech on July 2, 2003, at the National Young Leaders conference in Washington, DC. —SPJST-
F Indy Fun lin or nt D,. tes November 11 November 13 November 20 November 21 November 21 December 4 December 5 December 5 December 5 December 5 December 6 December 8 December 10 December 11 December 12 December 12 December 18
Veteran's Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsor of Wild Game Dinner at Fair Hall, Hondo Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsors Christmas in God's Country, Hondo District Seven Family Fun Day at Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 133, San Antonio Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Lodge 91, Crosby Quarterly Meeting/ Christmas Party at China Ko Restaurant in Crosby Lodge 1, Fayetteville Christmas Party Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Christmas Party Lodge 66, Waco Christmas Party Lodge 204, Stephenville Christmas Party at Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico Holiday Open House at SPJST Home Office Lodge 177, Academy Christmas Social at Golden Corral in Temple Lodge 80, Holland Annual Christmas Party Lodge 26, Skidmore Christmas Party Lodge 18, Elgin Christmas Dance Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party Lodge 65, Crosby Christmas Party/Meeting at Baytown Seafood
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Certificate of Recognition Scoff & White presented a recognition plaque to SPJST for its participation in this year's Country for Kids Radiothon. Vice President Gene McBride and Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin presented a $5,000 check and spoke about SPJST on the Central Texas radio station US105 KUSJ. The plaque is signed by Children's Miracle Network Co-Founders Marie Osmond and John Schneider.
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Saturday, November 20— Christmas in God's Country Parade in Hondo Thursday, December 2—Rosebud Christmas Parade Friday, December 3—Rockdale Christmas Parade Saturday, December 4—Elgin Christmas Parade Monday, December 6—Temple Christmas Parade Saturday, December 11—Killeen Christmas Parade Thursday, December 16—Pearsall Christmas Parade Call Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny to reserve the SPJST Float for your community's parade.
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Special Attractions SPJST State Royalty Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Temple High School Polyfoniks Temple Fire Department Dalmations Living SPJST Museum Displays Temple Police DARE Program Children's Activities Refreshments 0a
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District Seven Family Fun Day November 21 at Lodge 107, Floresville SPJST Museum features Military Exhibit
Lodge 107, Floresville will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 21, 2004, at the lodge hall. Registration begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting at 10:30 a.m. A sausage plate will be served at 12:30 p.m. for $3 per plate. To order plates, please notify your local lodge secretary or Wendy Pruski at (830) 745-2702; or email wap6564@felpsis.net . Deadline to order is Wednesday, November 17. Please bring items for the silent auction to benefit the SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum and the SPJST Education and Nature Center. Help others by bringing aluminum canned drink tabs, hearing aids, and eyeglasses and cases. The following contests will be held for members only: Bunko—all ages Christmas Ornament—youth ages
Dominoes—ages 16 and up Horseshoes—ages 16 and up Kolache—ages 18 and up Nonprofessional. Must be made from scratch using yeast dough and made by the person entering. Must consist of only one type of filling—fruit or poppy seed. Needlework—ages 18 and up Entry must be made entirely by hand. Includes embroidery, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch. May not enter a previous winning item. Quilting—ages 18 and up Hand-quilted only. Must be made within the last five years. May not enter previous winning item. All members are encouraged to come and bring a friend to this family fun event.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• District Seven Family Fun Day Sunday, November 21 • Lodge 107, Floresville The SPJST Museum features a military exhibit which includes uniforms, medals, and other war and military items.
9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Registration for Contests and Door Prizes Free refreshments served. 10:30 to 11 a.m. President Jeff Barta District Meeting Lodge 107 Youth Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance Lodge 107 President Glen Pruski Welcome Secretary Bettie House Roll Call of Officers and Lodges Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas Brief Reports Supreme Lodge Chairman/District Director Bob Bayer State Field Representative Hector Garcia Announcements Spring Meeting Site Adjourn
SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum Curator Dorothy Pechal, left, reviews the "Central Texas Men and Women of World War II" album with Bernice Motl Vanicek, center, and her sister-in-law LaVerne Vanicek. The more than 300 photographs in the album were compiled by Bernice's mother, Vlasta Motl. The album is on display in the museum.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dominoes and Bunco 12:30 to 1 p.m. Lunch—Sausage Plates Available for $3 1 to 1:30 p.m. Youth Recognition 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Contests Judging 2:30 p.m. Silent Auction Bidding Closes 1:30 to 3 p.m. Horseshoes 3 p.m. Contests Winners Announced Split-the-Pot, Silent Auction Winners Each lodge is asked to bring a prize drawing item ($20 value) and a door prize ($10 value). Prize drawing items will be awarded throughout the day. Free refreshments will be furnished by Lodge 107. (Refer to above article noting ordering of lunch plates, silent auction, contest rules, etc.) Fraternally, Bettie House, District Seven Secretary —SPJST-
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured is one of the uniforms on ciisay in the SPJST Museum. The uniform was worn by Dominic F. Netek, Sr. of Corpus Christi. Dominic entered the U.S. Army on February 16, 1940, and was discharged on November 16, 1945. He is a member of Lodge 133, San Antonio. RIGHT: Some of the items in the military's exhibit are pictured.
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postmarked after December 31, 2004 will not be considered. To qualify, 1) students must be an active member of Lodge 88 for at least two years; 2) students must be paying local lodge dues; 3) applicants must be in their senior year in high school and have definite plans to enter college in the fall of 2005. Fraternally, Carol Havemann, Chairman Scholarship Committee Jeanette Bender Linda Wehring —SPJST-
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Lodge 5 Pilot Point-Tioga invites members to meetings Dear Members, The general meeting of Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga was held at the Country Star Restaurant in Collinsville, Texas, on Saturday, October 2, 2004. Every lodge member is encouraged to please try to attend these meetings and have lunch with a nice group of members. We miss not getting to keep up-to-date with activities around the area. There were five members present at this meeting. The next meeting will be the first Saturday of November—the 6th—at 2 p.m. Please, all members please make a special effort to attend. The business part of the meeting is not long, but we need your participation. Please read the meeting time and place in your Vestnik under Lodge 5 each month. For directions, or further information, you may call Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359; or Bill and Angie Heitzman (903) 437-5561. Respectively, Jack Carender, Reporter —SPJST-
8, Weimar learns about fire safety Lodge
Members of Lodge 8, Weimar met on Monday, October 25, 2004, at the Veteran's Hall. Leo Jares called the
meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held for our departed members. We then adjourned for our evening meal. Clarence Pavlas provided the main dish, and side dishes were provided by the members in attendance. After the meal, we reconvened and our program for the night was presented. Paul Billeck, Weimar Fire Chief, brought us a program on fire safety for seniors. After an informative and interesting presentation, a questionand-answer session was held. Participation by all was great, and following this, we presented Mr. Billeck a check for $300 to be used for fire department projects. The regular business meeting followed. Vice President Rosie Shumbera was absent due to an illness in the family. Our Christmas party plans were finalized. Instead of exchanging gifts, we will bring food for the Food Pantry. The menu was accepted, and a caterer was chosen. The Fraternalist of the Year has been chosen and will be introduced at the Christmas party. The lodge voted to buy an engraved paving stone for the SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum renovation. An audit committee and a nominating committee were appointed. The election of officers will be at the next meeting. Eight members attended the District Six Fall Meeting at Hungerford. We didn't win any contests, but some of us took home prizes given away by the youth. Celebrating birthdays in October were George Janik, Christi Kocian, and Margie Grunewald.
Way to go, Aleen! Lodge 18, Elgin Vice President/FAC Aleen Jaecks was the first place Christmas Ornament Contest winner and third place winner dressed as a pirate. She received this SPJST towel for her third place prize and a blue ribbon and trophy for the Christmas angel that she had crocheted. Wedding anniversaries were celebrated by Gene and Henrietta Veselka, George and Erline Janik, Frank and Margie Grunewald, and Earline and Elmer Muenster. Congratulations to all these fine people. On the sick list, we remembered A. J. Shumbera and Gracie Taylor. Our next meeting will be November 22 at the Veteran's Hall. JoAnn Jares Secretary —SPJST-
Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard meets November 14 Lodge
Dear Members, This is a second reminder: On Sunday, the 14th of November, Lodge Karel Jona will elect officers for 2005. Also, there are numerous items besides elections that have to be resolved. To the faithful: Make plans to attend, Sunday, remember that your vote counts, and this writer remains Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST-
88, Houston collects items for soldiers Lodge
Lodge 88, Houston is collecting items during November and December for the Soldier and Family Assistance Center to send to our servicemen. The center serves patients, next-of-kin and family members of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The Assistance Center can use donations of the following types of items: phone cards, disposable cameras, bottled water, baked goods, microwave popcorn, candy, individually wrapped snacks, magazines, pens, pencils, music, videos, DVDs If you would liketo donate items, or if your lodge or youth club would like to get involved in this project, contact Lodge 88 First Vice President/FAC Carolyn Filipp at (713) 869-9304 or Lodge 88 President Pat Bruce at (281) 890-4933 or Judith Markelz at the Soldier and Family Assistance Center at (210) 221-0946 or (210) 241-0811. —SPJST-
88, Houston accepting scholarship applications Lodge
Lodge 8, Weimar presented a check for $300 to the Weimar Fire Department. Pictured, from left to right, are Gene Veselka, Leo Jares, Earline Muenster, Clarence Pavlas, Weimar Fire Chief Paul Billeck, and Frank Grunewalcl. Mr. Billeck presented a program on fire safety for seniors at Lodge 8's October meeting.
Lodge 88, Houston will be awarding scholarships for the 2004 - 2005 school year. Application forms can be picked up at the lodge office, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2004. Applications
Congrats, Linda! Linda Wehring of Lodge 88, Houston was the first place winner in the cake baking contest, held at the District Five Fall Meeting on September 18.
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Lodge 91, Crosby plans Christmas party December 4 Lodge 91, Crosby's Christmas party will be held at China Ko in Crosby on Saturday, December 4, 2004, at 12 p.m. Members should RSVP by November 29 to (281) 328-5209; or (281) 462-8987. There will be a dinner. meeting, and door prizes. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST-
92 Fort Worth meets November 14 Lodge
We hope everyone had a great time at the District Three Meeting. We appreciate all in attendance. Thank you also to all of the youth club members who came. Everyone needs, to attend the November 14 meeting. This will be our annual election meeting. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. Please come and let your vote count. Dinner will be served after the meeting as usual. Hope we have a large turn out. Fraternally, Gayle Scaff Krengel Reporter —SPJST-
133 San Antonio meets November 21 Lodge
Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on November 21, 2004. A complete turkey dinner will be provided by the
Can Tab Queen Helen Kubicek of Lodge 88, Houston collected another six gallons of canned drink tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. In August, Helen turned in more than seven gallons to the Ronald McDonald House. Thanks, Helen, for your dedication to this program. SPJST and the Ronald McDonald House appreciates you!
lodge. The meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a dessert. See you there. —SPJST-
Lodge 247, San Marcos Softball Tournament Saturday, September 25, 2004 • Softball City Fields in Lockhart
142 Houston collects food, books, toys Lodge
Our October meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. on October 10, 2004, at our lodge hall, located at 5508 NoIda in Houston, Texas. It was preceded by our monthly dinner at 1 p.m. for members present. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance, and we held a moment of silence for our departed member, Bill Merryman. Roll call of officers found all were present except Chris Schleider. The minutes were read and accepted as read. Sick Committee reported. We were happy to see Henry Hermis back at our meeting. Other members on the sick list were Terry Kieschnick, Anita Charbula, Mary Ann Kieschnick, and Harlan Jochen. Our Christmas party which had been scheduled for December 4 has been cancelled. We are to have a catered meal at our November and December meetings. President Keith thanked our member who brought food for the food drive. Collections Continue The November meeting will be the last month for the food drive. Books and toys can be brought to the December meeting. Visitors were recognized. Birthday for October was Walter Rosilier. Anniversaries for October were Barbara and Robert Boyd on October 3, celebrating 35 years, and Rita and Henry Hermis on October 24, celebrating 55 years. The capsule prize for $60 went unclthmed due to the absence of Paul Gaidusek, Veronica A. Wisnevvsky, and Karen Owens. Next month's prize goes to $70. Come join us. You could be a winner! Five cash prizes went to Robert Kieschnick, Sidon Tumis, Emil Kutra, Elmo Walther, and Keith Kieschnick. Four refreshment prizes went to Barbara Boyd, Maria Limon, Frank Tumis, and Bernice Walther. The next meeting is on November 14 at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST-
191, Lufkin readies for November 20 President's Ball Lodge
Happy Thanksgiving to all and pray for our troops! The November business meeting was held Tuesday November 2, 2004, at 6 p.m. Thanks to our October hosts—Ken and Marianne Whitsett and Meta and
First Place Team—Don't Hate. Team members are Derrik, Jennifer, Kevin, Maria, Russell, Lisa, Javier, Gemini, Diego, Janice, Bryan, and April.
Second Place Team—Spider. Team members are John, Annette, David, Jo, Adam, Stella, James, Angela, Ernest, Gina, and Jacob.
Third Place Team—Below Zero. Team members are Jason, Lupe, Tricia, Hector, Art, Jr., Amanda, lesha (not pictured), Art, Sr., and Bobby. Wendell Odom. Dance music was provided by Cripple Creek. Our next SPJST dance will be Saturday, November 20 from 7 to 11:30 p.m. Hosts will be Lodge 191 officers. This is our big dress-up dance of the year—our President's Ball— honoring our lodge president. Dress code is coat and tie for our guys, and you ladies, pull out the stops and dress in your prettiest party dress and shine! There will be champagne and a catered dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Reservations are requiEed for this dance. The price of tickets is $15 singles or $30 per couple. You may purchase your tickets ana make table reservations by calling Sarah Oliver at (936) 632-7765 or going by Oliver Plumbing at 818 North Raguet between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You must have your reservations made by noon Friday, November 19. Dance music will be provided by the band, Taylor Made. Come on out and enjoy.
Congratulations to Lonnie and Mary Flowers on their granddaughter Micha being named Miss Diboll capping off the Diboll Days Celebration. It was great to see Ann and Kent Richardson out dancing with us again. As most of you know, Ann had quite a round with her heart, but sure looks like she has it whipped. Hang in there, Ann. Condolences go out to Coleman and Linda Standly on the death of Coleman's dad. Peggy and Jack Gartner Secretary —SPJST--
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Lodge 196 Houston-West meets November 21 The November meeting for Lodge Jednota, No. 196, Houston-West has been changed. The November meeting will be November 21 due to the Thanksgiving holidays. The election of new officers will be held. Turkey and dressing will be served before the meeting at 2 p.m. All members are asked to bring a side dish. Cecelia Malek President —SPJST-
Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsors wild game dinner this Saturday
or the Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce at (830) 426-3037.
Come join Lodge 239, Hondo for the 40th Annual Wild Game Dinner on Saturday, November 13, 2004, at the Medina County Fair Hall, Highway 462N in Hondo. It will be an evening of fun good food, and prizes, prizes, prizes! Lodge 239, Hondo is co-sponsor of the event. Exhibits open at 5 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $8 per person and includes one free dollar prize drawing ticket. Many more prizes in addition to those listed on prize drawing ticket. The grand prize given away in the drawing will be a Yerf - Dog Mossy Oak Go-Cart. Other prizes include 12-gauge Charles Daly Semi-automatic shotgun; two - $100 gift certificates; three - $50 gift certificates. Winners need not be present to win. For information and tickets, call Tereso Hernandez at (210) 364-3620
Christmas in God's Country— November 20 Lodge 239, Hondo and Santa wants you to join us for Christmas in God's Country on Saturday, November 20, 2004. The event, co-sponsored by Lodge 239, Hondo, will be held along 18th Street by the Loading Dock. Booths open at 9 a.m. The golf tournament begins at 10 a.m. Kiddie Parade starts at 2 p.m. In the evening at 7 p.m., there will be a lighted parade. In addition, there will be arts/crafts, live entertainment, your favorite foods, pictures with Santa (proceeds benefit the Hondo Library), care packages for our military troops, and lots of activities for the children. And after you have visited the booths and while you are waiting for the parade to begin, (bring your lawn chair), visit our local shops for great holiday values and our restaurants for a sit-down meal. For more information, please contact Tereso Hernandez at (210) 364-
3620 or the Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce at (830) 426-3037; fax— (830) 426-5357; or email hondochamber@medinaec.com .
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Lodge 247 San Marcos hosts softball tournament On September 25, 2004, Lodge 247, San Marcos had its first co-ed softball tournament. Fun was had by young and old. We had first through third place winners. In first place was a team from Luling, Texas—Don't Hate; the second place winner was from Lockhart— Spider; and the third place winning team was an SPJST family team— Below Zero. Lodge 247, San Marcos looks forward to next year's tournament. Thanks to all teams that participated. See photos on page 8. —SPJST-
Lodge 251, Pearsall Organizational Meeting Wednesday, October 27, 2004 • Cowpokes Barbecue in Pearsall
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured, from left, are Veronica Coronado, Mikayla Soliz, Jennifer Martinez, Rosario Segovia, Esmeralda Martinez, and Elsa Martinez. CENTER: Francisco and Eva Garza with their sons, Giovanni
and Imanol Garza. RIGHT: Pictured, from left, are Tammy and Tereso
Hernandez of Lodge 239, Hondo and Mario and Yolanda Ramos. Tereso credits Yolanda for much of SPJST's success in Pearsall.
LEFT PHOTO: District Seven State Field Representative Hector Garcia, right, Nieto along with their children, from left, Katalina, Kabrina, Kylie, and visits with, from left, Martha Elizondo, Juliana Lozano, and Julio Lozano. ICiandra. RIGHT: The Aguilar family visits at the meeting. Pictured, from CENTER: SPJST is all about family. Pictured are parents Pete and Michelle left, are Jesus, Alize, and Mary Eliza, and in back, Olga holds Araceli.
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LEFT PHOTO: Door prizes galore: Supreme Lodge Vice President from left, are Alexandrea Rendon, Martha Rendon, and Alex Rendon. Gene McBride, SFR Hector Garcia, and State Training Coordinator Jim RIGHT: Lodge 251, Pearsall also organized a youth club, under the Wiest award door prizes following the meeting. CENTER: Pictured, direction of Youth Leader Veronica Coronado, far left.
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In Mentor's In Memory of Louis Martinets Louis J. Martinets was born August 10, 1921, in Holland, Texas, to and Louis Theresa Zurek Martinets. He died October 20, 2004. He graduated from Academy High School and went four years to the University of Texas. He was a Louis Martinets World War II Veteran serving in the 321st Army Air Force radar division in the European Theatre in England and France. He was retired from Texas Instruments where he worked for 16 years. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Christine Martinets; son, Robert and wife, Kristie; daughter, Paula Collins and husband, Bo; grandsons,
Jarrod Martinets and Trent Collins; and step-grandsons, Beau, James, Bobby, and Dusty Collins. Services were held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lancaster, Texas on Tuesday, October 26. —SPJST-
Memory of Fred Knebel n
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Fabrygel Knebel of Louise; daughter, Marsha Tucker of Louise; son, Donnie Knebel of Louise; brothers, Larry Knebel of Yoakum,,Richard Knebel of Victoria, and Jerome. Knebel of Hillje; four grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. A rosary was recited Tuesday, October 26, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Hillje. The funeral mass followed at 4 p.m. with the Reverend Clement Quainoo officiating. Burial with Military Honors under the auspices of American Legion Post 251 followed at St. Andrew's Cemetery.
Pallbearers were R.J. Strnadel Jr., John N. Strnadel, Henry Tamez, Cody Knebel, Benjamin Knebel, and Raymond Poncik. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Louise Deer Club, Buster Tucker, Ty Tucker, Carrie McKenna Kosanke, Leonard Vera Jr., Bill Popp, and Landis Kopecky. Memorials can be made to St. Andrew's Catholic Church; or the Disabled American Veterans Medical Transportation Van, El Campo. Karen Holub Charlie Sanders Janet Marek —SPJST-
Fred Knebel, 85, of Louise, died Sunday, October 24, 2004. He was born March 28, 1919, in Hillje to Anton and Mary Bacak Knebel. Mr. Knebel was a retired maintainer operator for Wharton County Precinct 3. He was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, the American Legion, and the VFW. Knebel served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded a Bronze Star, Victory Ribbon and three Overseas Service Bars.
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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-
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Lodge 185 New Braunfels Youth Club makes a difference Dear Readers, We had a great time at our October meeting. We had a Halloween costume dress-up with both adult and junior members participating. Prizes were given to the best costume winners. We played Hallo-WINGO, using Halloween-themed bingo cards, and candy corn to cover the numbers. The lodge participated in Make a Difference Day by bringing canned goods for the New Braunfels SOS food pantry. Our November meeting place has not been determined yet, but members were reminded that we will be making Christmas care packages for the elder-
ly, which we will also deliver in December. Fraternally yours, Trey Stolte —SPJST-
25, Ennis youth enjoys Halloween party Lodge
Dear Readers, We had a Halloween costume party on Sunday, October 31. We played several games, and we made cotton candy! Thanks to the Hunter family for planning the event. It was fun! Jerrod Ryan, 15 —SPJST-
club members and leaders of Lodges 88, Houston; 172, Pasadena; and 196, Houston-West met at Forbidden Gardens in Katy, Texas, for a field day. Unfortunately, bad weather kept everyone from touring the gardens.
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Lodge 155, New Braunfeis Youth Cita) members dressed in Halloween costumes for the October meeting. One of the activities was Hallo-WINGO, which was played with Halloween-themed bingo cards and candy corn to cover the numbers.
South Padre Island—sun, sand, clear water and, on the weekend of October 16, the Texas Fraternal Congress. SPJST members represented our organization this year at the annual fraternal meeting, and the youth did a wonderful job showing once again the incredible talent we possess within the SPJST. After the flight from Houston and a short drive from Harlingen, we noticed immediately that the Fraternal Congress wasn't the only quest at South Padre Island that weekend. October 15-17 also happened to be Bikers' Weekend. Bikers, leather-clad and ready to ride, were everywhere, accompanied by the constant, throaty roar of hundreds of motorcycles revving their engines simultaneously. Despite the bikers, the beach was peaceful and serene, providing the perfect setting for this year's Texas Fraternal Congress. On Saturday, the Youth Spectacular took place. As SPJST State Royalty, Josh and I each delivered a speech on fraternalism. Then, we emceed the talent portion of the program. I was astounded once again by the immense talent the SPJST was able to showcase that afternoon. Brian Graska's original guitar composition, Rachel Hunter's riveting rendition of "The Wind Beneath my Wings", Grace Dusek's and Meghan Blum's dance to "Reflection", Sarah Siptak's dance and Duke Mark's and Duchess Sara's reading of a winning entry in the essay contest all more than proved that the youth of SPJST are an amazingly talented group. Debbie Clendennen, the 2004 'ITC Youth Section Chairman, was especially complimentary of the youth's contribution and Brian Vanicek, SPJST President/Youth Leader was the perfect host, as always. The 2004 Texas Fraternal Congress was a wholly memorable experience and reaffirmed the reasons I am proud to represent such gifted youth and caring adults.
ABOVE PHOTO: 2004-2005 SPJST State Queen Jessica Schumann and. State King Joshua Siptak confer about their speeches prior to the Texas Fraternal Congress Youth Spectacular. BELOW: TFC Youth Spectacular participants gather following their performances at the Bahia Mar Resort in South Padre Island, Texas.
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Zprava z Westu ve state Texasu. VaZ'eni bratfi a mile sestry! Nage pravidelna etvrtletni fadova schUze se konala v na g i sini dne 10. zaff roku 2004 za pomerne hojne deasti elenstva. President Willis pfivital piitomne a slo2ili jsme pfisahu praporu a vlasti. Uctili jsme parnatku zesnul/ch sester Mildred Grossmnanove a Lillian Nemneekove. President Willis pak upozornil na zmenu vzhledu nag i sine v pfedni easti, kde nov/ beton byl ji g usazen a v/stavba pfisti-e g ku bude zahajena co nejdfive. Zvlagte srdeene pfivital presidenta na g i jednoty Briana Vanieka u nageho fadu. Tajemnice Ann Emeryova pfeeetla zpravu z minule schCize a byla pfijata tak, jak byla etena. Pfeeetla take zapis ze zvla g tni schilze elenstva ke schvaleni finananich zale2itosti. Nage pokladni sestra Mary Lou Myna-ova oznamila finaneni stay nageho fadu a ukazuje se, 2e nam finance pekne rostou. Fi naneni ta jemn ice Maxine Sefeikova pfeeetla zpravu o placeni elensk/ch pfispevidi, temef vgechny pfispevky jsou vybrany a k nagemu fadu se pfipojilo nekolik 'Zadatelii o poji gteni: mezi mladei pfigla Paige Marie Urbanovska, mezi dospele Jacob C. Kalu2a, Nathan E. Kaltaa, Holly Marie Urbanovska, Keith A. Urbanovsk/, a Marvin Cepak. Vgichni tito iadatele byli upsani nagi Janice agentkou poji g eovaci Kalu2ovou. Dekujeme ji za jeji praci! Vzpomneli jsme odchod z tohoto sveta sestry Mildred Grossmanove, kterd zemfela 27. eervence roku 2004, a sestry Lillian Nemeekove, ktera zemfela 14. srpna roku 2004. Poz[istale rodin y jsme poslali kartu s projevem upfimne soustrasti. Na teto schazi jsme take odmenili 27 ka'idodennich hrdin6 za jejich dobrovolnou einnost v roce 2003.
llfedni organ SPJST * Zaloiene rok 1897 President na geho fadu Willis pfedal odznaky. Ve stejne schazi jsme odmenili take etyfi celoiivotni tispegne 'deny, sestry Christine Bishopovou a Albinu Matug kovou a bratry Raye Holaska a Richarda Hlavenky, ktefi vykonali hodne pro na g i jednotu. Odmeny pfedal president jednoty bratr Brian Vanieek. Dale zdaraznila, aby vg ichni elenove zapisovali hodiny a penize na dobrovolnou einnost do zaznamii a byli pfipraveni je sestfe Selaikove odevzdat v patfienou dobu. Ke stemu v/froei zalo2eni nageho fadu bratr Freddie KalOa zdaraznil, 2e bude vydana knaka o historii nageho fadu a obchodnlci may mohiost si pfidat oznamky. Na programnu oslavy, ktera se bude konat 4. prosince roku 2004 v SOBOTU, bude spoleeenska hodinka, pak budou kratke projevy, zatanei mladi studenti ze stfedni gkoly, veeefe bude podavana v pet hodin, taneeni zabava zaene od sedme hodiny a hraje Vraielova kapela do jedenacte hodiny. Jako upominkove pfedmety budou rozdany talife s obrazky sine v roce 1928 a v soueasne podobe. V nagi sini bude v/stavka z musea v Templu z Hlavni dfadovny, recepty na jidla, vanoeni ozdoby a jine pfedmety na prodej. Pozvanky na vanoeni besidku budou rozeslany v patfien/ eas a rodiny na besidce obdrE upominkov/ tallf, ostatni rodiny si mohou koupit table dodateene. Na vanoce pfijde take svat/ Mikulag , ale losovani v/her a rozdavani penez nebude. Ste v/roei nageho fadu se stane jednou za iivot a proto je nutno se dobfe piipravit a elenstvo by melo pfijit v hojnemn poetu. Oba Freddie a Janice pracuji velmi dobfe pro na g fad a bratr Holasek jim podekoval za vegkerou praci. President nagi jednoty bratr Brian Vanieek pak promluvil a podekoval za praci afednikum u nageho fadu, zvlagte Maxine Seleikove, Freddiemu a Janice Kaluiov/m a ostatnim elenum a elenkam, ktefi pracuji na Westfestu a
Na fotografii jsou zieva doprava bratr Ray Holasek, sestry Albfna Matiftkova a Christina Bishopova, a bratr Richard Hlavenka, byli odmeneni plaketou za jejich celo is ivotnf praci pro nal jednotu.
10.Iistopad 2004
June 28—Depart US June 29—Arrival, housing, tour of the Agricultural University, possibility to change money, and time to deal with jet lag, welcoming dinner June 30—Breakfast, classes begin, lunch, dinner at 5:30, and 6 p.m. depart for the National Theatre to see an opera July 1—Breakfast, class, lunch with professors, tour of the National Museum, and dinner July 2—Breakfast, departure for excursion to Karlovy Vary, tour of Bochov chateau, picnic lunch, free time to shop in Karlovy Vary, dinner at the village of Lubenec July 3—Breakfast, free time for church, lunch, departure for a tour of the exhibition of the stories of the Prague castle followed by a look at the exterior of the Prague castle, dinner July 4—Breakfast, free time before lunch, tour of the Prague Castle, and dinner July 5—Class, lunch, tour of the Old Town Hall, and a possibility to attend the Cyrilomethodian Mass, dinner July 6—Breakfast, class, lunch, lecture about Czech literature and poetry, dinner followed by a Folklore Show July 7—Breakfast, class, lunch, a tour of the Star Summer Castle at Bila Flora which has a museum of Alois Jirasek and Mikolas Ales July 8— Breakfast, Excursion to Northern Bohemia to Turnov to see garnets polished and a possibility to buy garnets, tour of a geologic muse—SPJSTum dedicated to precious stones, viewing of a unique Brozik painting, tour of chateau Sychrov, dinner, and upon the return to Praha we will see a show at the Krigkova Fontana Czechoslovak July 9—Breakfast, class, lunch, tour of the technical Museum of Prague at Letna, and dinner July 10—entire day free time, breakfast, lunch, and dinner July 11—Breakfast, class, lunch, lecture by Dr. Bozdechova, gulag. dinner, and music provided by Motovidlo Come and study and travel in the July 12—Breakfast, class, lunch, free Czech Republic. The tour is from June time, and dinner 28 to July 20, 2005. Group partici- July 13—Breakfast, class, lunch, a pants will experience a rich program visit to the Botanical Garden, dinner filled with many cultural and historic July 14—Breakfast, class, lunch, venues. The program will feature preparation for tests, and dinner authentic Czech cuisine. June 15—Breakfast, departure for An interesting part of the program is South Moravia, tour of the glass factothe study of the Czech language at the ry at Jihlava, opportunity to buy glass beginning, intermediate, and advanced at the factory store, picnic lunch, level with professors of the Filozficka departure for Telc, tour of the chateau Fakulta of Charles University and a and town square, departure for linguistic institute in Praha. The coor- Znojmo, tour of the Malovane wine dinators and directors of the program cellar, dinner are Helena Landovska of the Czech July 16—Breakfast, tour of Znojmo, Republic and Thadious Polasek of free time for shopping, lunch at the Moravia, Texas (US coordinator for Castle Restaurant in Znojmo, departure CUZ). The 2005 study tour includes for a tour of Moraysky Krumlov castle, many new locations for the group to dinner, and then return to Praha July 17—entire day free, breakfast, visit:
take pro obecni prospech. To je hlavni dwod existence na gi jednoty. Clenstvo u fade, ktere pracuji pro obec a v jeji prospech, pak zase pfijimaji u2itek od obce. V nagem pfipade spolupracujeme se Sokolem a spoluprace se oberna jednotam vyplaci. Pfipomenul, 2e dne gni mlade1 ma mnoho prace, jsou zamestnani ye gkole, pfi rCizn/ch zabavach a sportech, ale nage jednota se mute pfipojit k nejake organisaci a na zaklade spoluprace ziskavat dobrou povest v kaidem miste. Musime podporovat einnost ye starch zdanlive neeinn/ch fadech. Byla oznamena radostna zprava, ve gkole pfi kostele Nanebevzeti Svate Panny Marie ye Westu, TX. se chysta vyueovani eeskeho jazka, pan Janeeka z Ft. Worth poOije metody pana Tadeage Polagka z Flatonie a pfipoji se pomoci televise na jeho system vyueovani. Podobn/ system je ji2 uveden v Granger a dobfe se osvedeil. Pfigti schke u na geho fadu bude 5. listopadu roku 2004. Pak jsme oslavili celcAivotni praci 'deal nagi jednoty: sester Christine Bishopove a Albiny Matu gkove, bratrii Raye Holaska a Richarda Hlavenky. Pak nastalo losovani a mnoho Stastn/ch v/hercii si odneslo veci, ktere pfinesl president Vanieek z Hlavni afadovny. Po svaeine se mnozi zdrieli do pozdnich veeemich hodin. S bratrsk/m pozdravem Jan Vaculik.
Foreign Institute Announces Prague Summer Study Program 2005
Wednesday, November 10, 2004—VESTNIK/13 lunch, and dinner July 18—Breakfast, closing rituals, lunch, and dinner on a boat ride on the Vltava July 19— Breakfast, lunch, dinner, free
time for packing and individual tours of memorable locations, closing dinner at Suchdol July 20—Breakfast, departures For more information contact Thadious Polasek, Czech Summer Study Tour at 730 County Road 230 in Schulenburg, Texas 78956; or call after 7 p.m. CT (979) 562-2207; or via email: polasek29@hotmail.com —SPJST-
Czech Historical Society meets November 14 The Czech Historical Society will meet Sunday, November 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Czech Club, located at 4930 Military Parkway in Dallas, Texas. In lieu of a formal meeting, club members have scheduled their annual workday, which will focus on organizing and updating the club library. For more information, call Retta Chandler at (972) 223-9361; or Joyce Moore at (972) 272-1372.
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Veterans Day is November 11th 10EFT celebrates golden year with public ceremony, evening gala in Austin Founded in 1954 to support the teaching of the Czech language and culture at the high school and college levels, the Czech Educational Founda-tion of Texas (CEFT) observed its 50th anniversary with a public ceremony at the South Steps of the Texas State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, October 20, 2004. Among special guests were Czech Ambassador to the United States Martin Palous, Texas Secretary of State Geoffrey S. Connor, and officials from The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and the University of North Texas. The celebration continued at an evening dinner party at Austin's Westwood Country Club in Austin. In 2004, to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the CEFT is partnering with the University of North Texas College of Music to establish the CEFT Residence in Czech Music and Culture. One of the nation's largest and most respected schools of
music, UNT recently received a financial commitment of $400,000 from CEFT to establish the CEFT Residency in Czech Music and Culture. The residency will promote Czech music and culture in the state of Texas through the exchange of Czech artists and educators, the staging of festivals and colloquia of Czech music and the mounting of Czech operas, as well as conducting outreach throughout Texas, particularly in Texas-Czech centers of population. To raise awareness of the project and to facilitate the fund raising effort, the UNT College of Music is offering a CD of contemporary and classical Czech music to individuals and groups contributing $35 or more. For giving information, please contact CEFT Treasurer Tony Pustejovsky of Dallas at (214) 3532630 or by mailing him at P.O. Box 744313 in Dallas, Texas 753744213.
CZECH CULTURAL CALENDAR Tuesday Evenings through December 14 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 speakers. Contact BVCHS President Lou Zaeske (979) or via email 846-2035; louzaeske@aol.com. Sponsored by Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society Czech Educational (BVCHS), Foundation of Texas (CEFT). November 12 Czech film, "Zelary," opens in Texas—at the Fiesta 16, San Antonio. Zelary is directed by Ondfej Trojan and was last year's Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. More information and photos are available at www.ZELARY.COM ; or visit the Sony Pictures Classics internet site http:/www.sonyclassics.com . November 15, 22 CCCHouston Czech Language Classes Continue—Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. (713) 686-6362. November 17 CCCHouston Velvet Revolution Commemoration of November 17, 1989/Open House, 6:30 p.m.: Celebrating the change to democracy The 15th in Czechoslovakia. Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. A day to remember! (713) 686-6362. November 21 Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society Meeting December 4 CCCHouston Annual Children's Christmas Czech Traditions Party/Open House: Festive celebration of traditional Czech music, dance, stories, games, refreshments, and lots of fun. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (713) 686-6362.
VETERANS DAY November 11, 2004
Popelka The CEFT observed its 50th anniversary on October 20 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. At the podium, from left to right, are CEFT President Marvin Marek, CEFT Chairman Clinton Machann, and Texas Secretary of State Geoffrey Connor. Seated to the left of the podium is Czech Ambassador Palous.
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December 6 CCCHouston Czech Language Classes Continue—Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. (713) 686-6362. December 14 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. Entertainment - all, with an accordion. For more information, contact the cluster leader/TAA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035. January 22, 2005 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Annual Membership Meeting/Luncheon—at the Caldwell Civic Visitor Center, Caldwell, Texas. January 31, 2005 Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) deadline for submitting articles on Czech family genealogy, culture, and/or traditons. For article guidelines, visit www.txczgs.orgo; or contact either Sylvia Laznovsly, 4722 FM 1183, Ennis, Texas 75119; phone (972) 8783091; or email sylviajeanI2@cs.com ; or Charlene Hurta, 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515; phone (979) 849-0348; or email fhurta@brazesport.edu . February 28, 2005 Scholarship application deadline for the Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship. Send application to The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Victor Peter 4117 Scholarship, Memorial Willowbend, Houston, Texas 77025. For additional information, contact Patricia Parma, CHS Trustee, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77469; or via phone (281) 342-4898. —SPJST-
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14/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Lodge 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. 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. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, November 19—Social/games, 6:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6„ please call George Straten (254) 8265863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the 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 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting. Officer elections in November. 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, November 14—Bastrop County German Heritage Club Dance, Dinner, and Silent Auction. Open to the public. Cloverleaf Orchestra 2 to 6 p.m.; Dinner 3 to 7 p.m.; Dance $6 per person. Dinner/Dance $11 - Adults; $2.50 Children. Proceeds to benefit the Bastrop County Senior Scholarship Sunday, November 28—Vrazels, 3 to 7 p.m. $6/person. Sunday, December 12—Christmas Dance: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polkas, waltzes, mix music. Snacks will be served during second intermission. 3 to 7 p.m. $6/person. Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway. 95 North, Elgin. Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking. LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, November 13—Mark Richey, 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. 20Saturday, November Wedding/Private 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) 9852484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, November 11—Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 13—Wedding rental Sunday, November 14—Jimmy Gomez, c/w. 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 20—Rental Monday, November 22—SPJST Sales Class Thursday, November 25—Dining room rental Saturday, November 27—Rental 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, November 12—Polka Stars Friday, November 19—Texas Pioneers Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. Members and guests are always welcome. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers during Friday night dances. "On premises catering. For hall reservations, dance information or bookings, call the lodge hall (512) 352-9139; (512) 3527442. 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 Sunday, November 14—SPJST PaveIke Cemetery Mmeeting, 2:30 p.m.; Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. Saturday, November 20—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, December 4—Spivey's Crossing Saturday, December 11—Cherokee Rose Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.
Lodge Reporters and Event Coordinators Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is one week prior to the publication date of issue. Send your updates to: VESTNIK, do Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O.,Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. E-Mail listings to: melaniez@vvm.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you. SPJST LODGE RATES COMMERCIAL RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. Advertising not related to SPJST lodge events. 2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"
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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 p.m., 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, November 14—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Election of 2005 Officers to follow. December 5—Christmas party and installation of officers. Time TBA. Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is game night. $100 License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, November 13—Jerry Heisler and Melody Five Saturday, November 20—Vrazel Polka Band 27—Country Saturday, November Expressions Saturday, December 4 Little River Play Boys, dw Saturday, December 11—No dance Sunday, December 12—Historical Marker presentation, 1 p.m. Memorial program, 4 p.m. with Santa Claus. Happy hour, 5 p.m. Christmas dinner, 6 p.m. Make plans for this event! Saturday, December 18—Open Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone: (254) 985-2548. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. For rentals, please call Edwin Pechal (254) 985-2282. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge 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 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) 365-3733. 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 Saturday, 4-100th December Anniversary Party Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the
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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. 1-751052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March and June; and on the second Sunday of 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. Hail phone (361) 8529982; or (361) 854-8423. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS 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) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 7784371/shop; or (254) 773-6164 /home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, November 13—Ed Gerlach, big band. *Dress code. $12 Saturday, November 20—Jodie Mikula Orchestra, polka/variety. $7 Saturday, November 27—No dance Saturday, December 4—Jack Melick, big band. *Dress code. $12 Saturday, December 11—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $6 18—Henry Saturday, December Tannenberger, ballroom, polka/variety. *Dress code. $7 Saturday, December 25—No dance
Wednesday, November 10, 2004---VESTNIK/15 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. 3-00-6212077-41001. 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, November 12-Roaring 20s: Jim Petty Friday, November 19-Charlie Patteson Sunday, November 21-Vanek's Czech Band of West and Dallas. Al, Elizabeth, and then some. Friday, November 26-Charles Nemec Friday, December 3-Charlie Patteson Sunday, December 5-Texas Dutchmen of Houston. SPJST Lodge 92 members free. All others, $8. Snacks, 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, December 10-Jim Petty 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. Country/western music on the first Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. Polka/waltz music on the third Sunday every month, 2 to 6 p.m. Admission to these dances is $7. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. 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 Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 9221553. 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, November 14-Lodge Meeting Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for weddings or parties, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m. LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 169, BRENHAM 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 Hall is located at 3609 Preston. Executive board and Trustees meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meeting is held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Youth club meetings are held the third Saturday of each month between 11 a.m. and 12 noon, 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) 487-3297. Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility.
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 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 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m.
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 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street. LODGE 180, BURLESON Note: Beginning in November 2004, lodge meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month. Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 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) 4658538; or (972) 263-9031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 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. 1-7420733095-41002. 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) 2553415. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION 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 Wednesday November 10-East Texas Cloggers, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday November 12-Polka Dots, Glenn Lenderman and Chili Supper Saturday November 20-S PJ ST President's Ball: music by Taylor Made. Catered dinner served. 7 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday November 17-East Texas Cloggers, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes
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) 4699229. 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) 8300796; 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 Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend, and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest, and maybe we can make a member out of him/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 Saturday, November 13-Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsors Wild Game Dinner at Fair Hall, Hondo. See Lodge Letters Section for details. For information, contact Tereso Hernandez (210) 364-3620. Saturday, November 20-Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsors Christmas in God's Country. See Lodge Letters Section for details. For information, contact Tereso 'Hernandez (210) 364-3620. 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) 688-1027; Tereso Hernandez (210) 364-3620; or Tammy Hernandez (210) 378-3887. LODGE 246, MORGAN'S POINT Sunday, November 14-Lodge Meeting at SPJST Home Office, 2 p.m. Lodge and youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Lodge meetings are held the last Sunday at 2 p.m. at a place to be determined. Call Art Lopez (512) 620-0148 for more information.
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