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First. take lots of blessings to be thankful for Add pilgrims and pumpkins and goodies galore . . . Combine get-togethers with family and friends And leftover turkey that just never ends. Now, mix in a bowl game,_ and you'll be all set For a Thanksgiving Day that you'll never forget.'

Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for the gifts of the past year. The freedom of this great country in which we live. It's opportunity for achievement. Your friendship and continued support of SPJST. For all of these things we are deeply thankful.

Lodge 49, Rowena members baked and served cake to 130 residents at two nursing homes in Ballinger for Make A Difference Day on October 23. Pictured above, assisting the nursing home staff, are Lodge 49 Vice President Sylvia Rollwitz, second from left, and Secretary Nancy Schwertner, second from right. Lodge members also visited with nursing home residents.

Lodge 80, Holland presented a check for $5,500 to the Holland Ambulance Service recently. Pictured, front row, second from left, Lodge 80, Holland Treasurer Glen Latham presents the check to Fire Chief Coleman Benner. Proudly participating in the presentation are front, left to right, Melissa Vrabel, Estelle Coker, and Linda Hill. BACK: Frank Pajestka, Jr., Curtis Wolf, Joe Sumbera, and Tony Sladecek.

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

EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION 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.corn 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 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 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, 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) 282-5-065 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 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415 istrict Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830 .) 281-8246

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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 Galler, 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 lir., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008°- (713) 864-7489 District Six - Jerome Illavaty, 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 Morningside, 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 Mobile: (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: (254) 541-5820 DISTRICT 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (325) 442-3038 or (325) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICT 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC, (281) 599-0952 Mobile: (281) 635-9293 email: spist_sfr5@sbcglobal.net RICT 6 DIST Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Mobile: (979) 332-1616 email: kkaspar@wcecnet.net DISTRICT 7 Hector Garcia (361) 749-1032 Mobile: (361) 548-5702 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR MICHAEL MORRIS (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-0681

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR TRISSA KLEMENT (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1963

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Street, Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Petr, 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 Seve. - Wendy Pruski, 578 FM 1347, Stockdalc, Texas 78160 - (830) 745-2702 - email: wap6564@felpsis.net

SPJST Li RARY,As'.C91IVESAND till SEU Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575 m P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

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EDITOR'S NOTE

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I wish you and your family a very wonderful Thanksgiving. I found this cute poem at www.entourages.com . Twas the night before Thanksgiving and in my sleep, Strange dreams in my mind, began to creep. Thanksgiving leftovers beckoned — The dark meat and white, But I fought the temptation with all of my might. Tossing and turning with anticipation . . . The thought of a snack became infatuation . . . So to the kitchen I did race, flung open the door, And gazed at the fridge full of goodies galore. I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes, Pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes. I felt myself swelling so plump and so round, Till all of a sudden, I rose off the ground! I crashed through the ceiling. Floating into the sky . . . With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie, But I managed to yell as I soared past the trees:

Send your letters by December 14 to: Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Email: melaniez@vvm.corn Fax: (254) 774-7447 Attention Melanie Holiday Open House You and your family are invited to an exciting holiday evening in Temple on Monday, December 6. The evening begins with the Temple Christmas Parade where SPJST will participate in a big way. Following the parade, everyone is invited to the SPJST Home Office Holiday Open House. The Open House will include live holiday music and Christmas caroling by the Temple High School Polyfoniks. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking Christmas wishes. The Open House will include the SPJST State Royalty, horse-drawn carriage rides, Temple Fire Department Dalmations, living SPJST Museum displays, children's activities, and refreshments. The special guest will be Miss Texas 2004 Jamie Story. Throughout the holiday season, the Home Office will feature the Youth Christmas Tree, which will be decorated with ornaments designed and created by SPJST Youth Club members across Texas. The event is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. It will be a lot of fun. Come on out, and bring the family.

Attention, Lodges and Sales Reps: "Happy eating to all. Pass the cran- Check your quotas Supreme Lodge Vice President berries, please!" —Author Unknown Gene McBride asked me to remind the lodges and sales representatives to check their quotas for the year 2004. Thanksgiving Holidays The SPJST Home Office will be Please make sure that you have closed for the Thanksgiving holidays achieved your lodge and sales repreon Thursday, November 25 and Friday, sentative quotas, and please get all November 26. The Home Office will applications for 2004 into the Home reopen on Monday, November 29 at 8 Office by December 15. This is so the Insurance Department can issue the a.m. certificates and the local lodge will receive credit for the Lodge Incentive Letters to Santa Program. What this means is that if All kids are encouraged to share their holiday wishes (75 wishes or you have your quota made by the end less) with the Vestnik. The "Dear of the year, your lodge will be recogSanta" letters will be published in the nized at the SPJST Awards Banquet in December 22 issue of the Vestnik. February.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DEPARTMENT

Lcdge 246, Morgan's Point i",hartering December 7 Dear Members, You are invited to the official chartering of SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan's Point. This is a very special occasion for the Society, and we hope that you will take the time to come share the occasion with us. The chartering will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at Frank's

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Lakeview and Anchor Club, located at 2207 Lake Road on the Belton Dam. The meal will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the chartering will be at 7:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you! Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President -SPJST-

FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

SPJST Sales Representatives' Fall 2004 Class Schedule Dear SPJST Sales Representatives, Fall sales representative classes began on Monday, November 15. New products will be introduced at these classes, and you will need to attend class to have the information to sell. Licensed sales reps will receive continuing education credit. Refreshments will be served. For directions to class locations, call your state field representative, listed on page two of the Vestnik. Whether you -•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-•-

need CE credit or not, you are encouraged to attend at least one of these scheduled classes. Please bring your SPJST rate book with you for updates. All classes are listed by district. Classes have already been in held in Districts Three and Five. Fraternally yours, Gene McBride, FICF Supreme Lodge Vice President -SPJST-

District One

District Six

Wednesday, December 1 Schulenburg Community Center Schulenburg, Texas 6 p.m.

Tuesday, November 30 Golden Corral Victoria, Texas 6 p.m.

District Two

Wednesday, December 1 Schulenburg Community Center Schulenburg, Texas 6 p.m.

Wednesday, December 15 SPJST Home Office Temple, Texas Two Classes-1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, December 16 Lodge 20, Granger 6 p.m.

District Four Tuesday, November 30 LaQuinta Training Room 4115 Brownfield Lubbock, Texas 6 p.m. Thursday, December 2 4-H Building 500 Main Street Seymour, Texas 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 7 Jim Jones Insurance San Saba, Texas 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 14 Fort Stockton Insurance (Phil Chamberlain, Agent)

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Monday, December 20 Jim's Restaurant 1437 North IH 35 San Marcos, Texas 6 p.m. Thursday, December 16 LaQuinta Inn (Wurzbach and IH 10) 9542 IH 10 West San Antonio, Texas 6 p.m.

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November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed November 26 Thanksgiving Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 54, West 100th Anniversary Celebration December 4 Lodge 88, Houston Christmas Party December 4 Lodge 91, Crosby Quarterly Meeting/ December 4 Christmas Party at China Ko Lodge 204, Stephenville Christmas Party December 4 at Koffee Kup Restaurant Lodge 1, Fayetteville and Fayetteville December 5 Chamber of Commerce Combined Christmas Party Lodge 6, Cottonwood Christmas Party December 5 Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Party/Annual Meeting December 5 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje December 5 Christmas Party/Officer Installation Lodge 66, Waco Christmas Party December 5 Lodge 180, Burleson Christmas Party December 5 Holiday Open House at SPJST Home Office December 6 Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Christmas Party/Meeting December 7 Lodge 246, Morgan's Point Chartering December 7 at Frank's Lakeview and Anchor Club Lodge 177, Academy Christmas Social December 8 at Golden Corral December 10 Lodge 80, Holland Annual Christmas Party Lodge 26, Skidmore Christmas Party December 11 at Shorty's Restaurant Lodge 183, Arlington Christmas Party December 11 December 12 Lodge 18, Elgin Christmas Dance December 12 Lodge 30, Taiton Christmas Dinner/Social/Meeting December 12 Lodge 39, Bryan Christmas Party December 12 Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party/Marker Dedication December 12 Lodge 48, Beyersville Christmas Party December 12 Lodge 84, Dallas Christmas Party/Dinner/Youth Program December 12 Lodge 202, Jourdanton Christmas Party December 13 Lodge 24, Cyclone Christmas Party at Golden Corral December 13 Lodge 151, Wharton Christmas Social/Meeting at Hinze's Barbecue December 14 Lodge 87, Temple Christmas Party December 18 Lodge 65, Crosby Christmas Party/Meeting at Baytown Seafood -SPJST-

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Brother Jerry recognized Sister Peggy Dobecka, Youth Leader, and Sister Lydia Dobecka, Assistant Youth Leader, for an outstanding job with the youth of our lodge. Lodge 6 had several winners at State YAD and the SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Texas Fraternal Congress, with the youth club scrapbook taking first FAX: (254) 774-7447 place. Congratulations to all the youth Cody and Kelly Koenig, both 15, Email: melaniez@vvm.com and their leaders and their parents. were awarded the Eagle Scout rank The Fraternal Activities Got a question? at a special Court to Honor ceremoCoordinator, Sister Barbara Hykel, Call (800) 727-7578 ny on Sunday, November 14, 2004. was called upon for her report. She The ceremony was hosted by their reported that the 100 Pennies le it • 411 0 ID 0 parents and Troop No. 226. The Scholarship Fund Drive was still on award presentation was held at 4 until March, 2005, and the goal is tv' ete: The 'Madam for all WM& its is is 5 p.m, p.m. at the St. Andrew's Catholic $17,000. She also mentioned the Deer Church Parish Hall. Antler Contest. She said to contact her Wednesday before the publication date. Thanks! To accomplish their project, Me deadline for the December I issue is Tuesda y. November 23 due to the ThankstMeau belidays. for an application. Sister Barbara Cody earned 43 different merit announced that December 6 was the badges, and Kelly earned 42 merit Holiday Open House at the SPJST badges. Kelly also earned his BSA Home Office in Temple. Lifeguard this past year at El Sister Barbara reported that the lodge needed to select a fraternalist of Rancho Cima Scout Camp. Cody's the year as the nomination form is due Eagle Project was to fill in with December 17. She went on to advise sand around the newly poured sideHi! Several of the members were of tournaments coming up, but I failed walks in the St. Andrew Catholic able to attend our delicious luncheon SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville and the to obtain them all. They will be listed Church Cemetery, while Kelly conbefore our meeting. Thanks to all of Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Vestnik. I do know of our 42 in your structed and built a gravel road next you who brought such good food and are having their annual combined to the St. Andrew's Parish Hall. desserts for everyone to enjoy. We got tournament, which will be on April 2, Christmas party on Sunday, December 2005. Family, friends, and troop members some domino playing in before the 5 at 4 p.m. at the SPJST Hall in Youth Leader, Sister Peggy assisted in completing their projmeeting as well as afterwards. Fayetteville in appreciation for everyDobecka, gave a report of having their ects. Our meeting was called to order on youth meeting with a good attendance one making Lickskillet a success. Cody and Kelly started scouting Sunday, November 7 at 2 p.m. by at the Wild West Restaurant in West. The Chamber and SPJST will serve as Bear Cubs in Den 21, later joined President, Brother Johnnie Krizan. The youth also took cakes to the rest baked ham, turkey, sausage, and dressBoy Scout Troop No. 33 and curThe Pledge of Allegiance was led by home on November 3. The youth will ing. We ask everyone to bring a covrently are active with Troop No. Julia Tucker and other youth with present a short program at our next ered dish or dessert. Everything else 226 in Louise. Both boys are memCourtney Halbert reciting our SPJST meeting and Christmas party on will be provided. bers of Order of the Arrow. Motto. December 5. There will also be a trip Santa Claus will be in attendance to Cody and Kelly are both sophoSister Georgie Soukup gave the for the active youth only to Six Flags bring in the holiday spirit and to dismores at El Campo High School report of 26 members present at our on December 4. The youth will decotribute door prizes. and members of St. John's Catholic meeting. There was a moment of rate and put up the Christmas tree at If you plan to attend, please sign up silence for our departed member, Church in Tation. Cody and Kelly by Friday, November 26 at Chovanec Sister Mary Pavlovsky. Our condo- the lodge on Friday, December 3. The are the twin sons of Kenny and youth will be delivering their Grocery/Westside Shamrock or at the lences to her family. Carol Koenig of El Campo; the Christmas crafts to the West and the Fayetteville Bank; or you are asked to grandsons of Lorine Stary of El Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, Bellmead Nursing Home residents on call Glenn Pflughaupt at (979) 378- Secretary, was called upon for the Campo, Agnes Koenig of Louise, December 12. 2861; or Irene Polansky at (979) 378- reading of the minutes. The minutes and the late Eugene Stary, and Leo The Sunshine Committee, Sister 2378. Koenig, and the great-grandsons of were approved as read. There was Jerelene Lenart, gave a report of sendThank you, Agnes Stary of El Campo. ing get well cards to Vicky Anderson, some correspondence from the SPJST Irene Polansky, Secretary Cody and Kelly are both memHome Office thanking us for offering Lydia Dobecka, and Hattie Kaska. —SPJSTSympathy cards were sent to the famibers of SPJST Lodge 40, El our lodge to host the 42-domino tourly of Mary Pavlovsky and to Felix Campo-Hillje. nament. Our lodge was selected to Mynar, Jr. on the death of his mother. host the State 42 Tournament on April 2, 2005, from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Our condolences to these families. Brother Milton Peterson, Trustee's Sister Barbara also had corresponBoard Chairman, gave a report of a dence of a thank you note from the meeting held on October 15, at 7:30 family of Steve Neckar. Sister Peggy Dobecka, Treasurer, p.m. with 21 members present. Discussion was on the hall clean-up gave her report, which was approved and remodeling before our spring The general meeting of Lodge 5, as given. Brother Johnnie called upon meeting. He also mentioned that Pilot Point-Tioga was held at the Financial Secretary, Brother George December 4 was the 100th anniversary Country Star Restaurant in Straten, for his report. He reported party of Lodge 54, West, and we will Collinsville, Texas, on Saturday, three new adult members were written do a full page ad in their booklet. November 6. Again, we encourage all by Brother Jerry Kucera, and one juveBrother Milton also mentioned that members to come join us for lunch and nile member was written by Sister Easter will be earlier in 2005, and Lydia Dobecka. Thanks to these sales a short meeting following. March 6 will be our Easter meeting, Two of our members passed representatives and welcome to our along with Lodge 6, Inc. meeting. away—Harry Schroeder of new members. Thanks to Brother Jerry Kucera for Brother George reported the lodge Gainesville and Jonathan Daniel handling our election of officers for the Carender of Edmond, Oklahoma bookings for December, starting with coming year. Lodge 6, Cottonwood our Christmas party and meeting on (Dean and Jack Carender's grandson). officers for the year 2005 are: Cody and Kelly Koenig The next meeting and last meeting December 5. Socials will be held on of this year will be December 4. The December 3 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. President Brother Johnnie Krizan meeting place is the Country Star First Vice President Brother Ray Perez Restaurant in Collinsville. You may Welcome back, Brother Jerry! Those in attendance with Brother Jerry Kucera, District Three Second Vice President call for directions or information: Jack November birthdays were Brothers State Field Representative, was called Brother Milton Peterson and Dean Carender at (903) 564-7359; Milton Peterson and Johnnie Krizan upon for an insurance report. First, I Secretary/FAC or Bill and Angie Heitzman at (903) and Sisters Georgia Soukup and want to say "welcome back." It was Sister Barbara Jean Hykel 437-5561. Lucile Sulak. Happy birthday to all of good to see you doing good after your Treasurer/Youth Leader There were five members present. you and to all with a birthday this recuperation from back surgery. Sister Peggy Dobecka Respectively, month. Brother Jerry reported that our lodge Assistant Youth Leader Jack Carender, Reporter Door prizes were then drawn with had 55 applications in for the platinum Sister Lydia Dobecka —SPJSTthe $5 door prize being won by Sister award, with only one or two applicaFinancial Secretary/Hall Manager Georgia Soukup. Progressive door tion out to come in that he knew of. He Brother George Straten prize winners were Annie J. Chudej Reporter Sister Stella Perez mentioned we had a ways to go in only and Michael Anne Moore, not present. Flag Bearer Sister Georgia Soukup eight weeks.

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Lodge 1 Fayetteville plans December 5 Christmas party

Lodge 5 Pilot Point-Tioga meets December 4

Let's hear what your members and lodges are doing to make a positive difference in your community. Send your news and photos to:

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Lodge 6 Cottonwood elects 2005 officers

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Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje brothers receive Eagle Scout rank

Wednesday, November 24, 2004—VESTNIK/5 Next Meeting—December 5 Our next meeting will be Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m. The meal of the day will be turkey and dressing with all the trimmings. If you wish to participate in gift-giving, please bring a generic gift and see Sister Peggy for a number. The kitchen work crew will start at 9 a.m. Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook

invites members to Christmas party Lodge 9, Snook's Christmas party is Sunday, December 5. The youth club will meet at 1:30 p.m. The adult meeting is at 3 p.m. A covered dish meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. A Christmas program will be presented by the youth club at 5:30 p.m. Santa will arrive after the program. Come and join in the fun, food, and fellowship. Ann Schoeneman, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 30, Taiton

sets December 12 Christmas social SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton will have its annual Christmas social on Sunday, December 12 at the Taiton Community Center. The social will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the meal being served at 12:15 p.m. The adult lodge will begin its meeting at approximately 1 p.m., and the youth meeting will immediately follow. All members and their families are welcome to attend. The fried chicken and dressing will be catered, and the members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to complete the meal. The adult and youth lodges will be collecting for two charity projects. We will appreciate any help you can give with one or both of these projects. We will be collecting non-perishable food for needy families and toys for underprivileged children. We encourage all to participate in these important charities. Please come enjoy the fellowship and holiday festivities. Happy Holidays! Wanda Dorotik, Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 40

El Campo-Hillje selects Fraternalist of the Year Members of Lodge 40, El CampoHillje gathered for their monthly meeting and election of officers for the 2005 year on Sunday, November 14 at the lodge hall in Hillje. The meeting was called to order and led by President Ardis Bacak. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silent prayer was observed in memory of all departed lodge members. Secretary Sheldon Holub noted all officers and trustees present and read the minutes of the last meeting. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dee Floyd reported that the lodge Christmas party will be held on Sunday, December 5 with registration beginning at 11 a.m. with the meal to follow at 12:30 p.m. Music for the day will be furnished by Rudy Laitkep and his Czech Mates. Dee also asked members to bring two canned goods that will be donated to the Blessing Cup. Twenty-two new members for Lodge 40 and their prospective sales agents were announced and welcomed into the lodge. Members voted to make donations to the Hospice Support by purchasing Christmas ornaments in memory of the living and deceased members of Lodge 40. President Bacak thanked all who attended the District Six Fall Meeting in Hungerford on October 24 and Karen and Sheldon Holub who attended the Texas Fraternal Congress held October 14 to 17 in South Padre Island. New business included congratulating Ardis Bacak for being selected as Lodge 40's 2004 Fraternalist of the Year. The slate of officers that were elected included: President Ardis Bacak Vice President Sheldon Holub Secretary Debbie Sczech Treasurer Lorraine Kana PAC Dee Floyd Youth Leader Jennifer Kunetka Trustees J.C. Kocurek, Allen Bacak, Jerry Kahanek, and Ben Svoboda The evening ended with a delicious meal of beef stew and a good selection of homemade desserts. Fraternally, Sheldon Holub, Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton

schedules, posts upcoming dates Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 47, Seaton has scheduled some important dates for the upcoming holiday season. Please mark your calendars. The next meeting will be held Sunday, December 5, 2004, at 2 p.m.

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Members of Lodge 49, Rowena visit with nursing home ,esidents. Standing, left to right, FAC Becky Wood, son Tanner, and Secretary Nancy Schwertner. FRONT: Julie Havlak, Julie Lisso, and President Beverly Teplicek. Standing, left to right,

Vice President Sylvia Rollwitz, President Beverly Teplicek, FAC Becky Wood, and son, Tanner. Seated is Elizabeth Urbanek.

Lodge 49, Rowena members, President Beverly Teplicek, left, and Vice President Sylvia Rollwitz prepare to serve cake to nursing home residents. Frozen turkeys are to be brought to this meeting. Decorating the hall for Christmas will be on Friday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. Turkeys will be prepared for cooking. The youth will also practice for their program. Then beginning on Saturday, morning, December 11, food preparations will continue for Sunday's lodge Christmas meal. On Sunday, December 12, we will have our annual lodge Christmas party, and this year includes the historical marker dedication. The day begins at 1 p.m. with the marker dedication. The afternoon continues with a memorial program at 3 p.m.; social hour at 4 p.m.; and supper at 5 p.m. So come join us for a little work, and a lot of fun and fellowship. Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 48 Beyersville recognizes veterans Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 48, Beyersville held its monthly meeting on November 14, 2004, at 3 p.m. We had about 15 people in attendance. The meeting was called to order by President Sid Srnensky. Veterans Bobby Wuensche and Joe Srnensky were recognized for their service. We also recognized our brave men and women who are trying to restore peace in the Middle East as well as those serving throughout the world. Joe led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We held a moment of silence for our friend, Mildred Srnensky, who left this world recently.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 24, 2004

80, Holland elects 2005 officers Lodge

Honoring Everyday Heroes Lodge 49, Rowena presented Everyday Hero pins to members on November 3, 2004. Pictured, left to right, are Nancy Schwertner, Jason Schwertner, Grace Beach, Maynard Schwertner, Eddie Mae Huebner, Billy Rollwitz, Jackie Pospichal, Lula Marecek, Beverly Teplicek, Becky Wood, Sylvia Rollwitz, and Brennan Rollwitz. We will miss Mildred. She and Joe have helped quite a bit with the hall's inside renovations. Since most of the members attend church with her as well, she will be greatly missed. Christmas Party—December 12 We discussed our Christmas party which will be held December 12. We will have a social hour from 4 to 5 p.m. We would love to see you there! We just ask that you bring a veggie or dessert to compliment the roast beef that the hall will furnish. We also ask that you RSVP to Bonnie Wolf, Bobby Wuensche, or any of the lodge officers so that Santa can be prepared. If you want to join in the fun of the meeting, we will see you at 3 p.m. Also, be sure and bring your singing voice as we will join in some Christmas favorites and the louder we sing, the sooner Santa will hear us and fly in. Welcome, Ron! We also voted to accept Ron Randig as an additional sales representative for our lodge. We know that Ron will make a great addition to our sales representative team. Be sure and give Ron the names of friends who need life insurance. We have several work dates coming up, and we ask that our members join in the fun! On Monday, November 29, we will meet at the lodge to decorate for Christmas. If you can make it, we will meet at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy some pizza, too. Be sure and call Bonnie or Denisse though, so that we can have the Pizza Committee provide enough. We will also meet closer to the meeting date to make the Christmas bags. While you are calling to RSVP for the decorating date, you might as well sign up for fruit bag duty, too! Congratulations, Bonnie! We voted to nominate Bonnie Wolf as our fraternalist of the year. We know that, with her contributions not only to the hall but to the community, she will make a great nominee. Ladies' Bunco We want to remind all of you ladies that we still have Ladies' Bunco night on the second Tuesday of the month. In December, they will meet on the 14th and have a pot luck meal. But this month, they are extending the invitation to the guys, too. So men, bring the dominoes and taroks and come and

join the ladies for some fun and fraternalism. The ladies are also asked to bring a potholder and their favorite holiday recipe for a gift exchange. The guys can join in, too, if they feel so inclined! The agenda for the evening is usually to meet between 6 and 6:30 p.m. and eat. The play begins at 7 p. and wraps up around 8:45 p.m. Dessert and gifts/prizes are usually exchanged around the end of the gathering. There have been a lot of new friendships fointed, and there is also a lot of fun and frivolousness during these gatherings, so don't be shy. Come and join the ladies of the Taylor, Coupland, Thrall, Hutto, and Beyersville areas next month. Our last order of business was to elect officers. We recognized Sid Srnensky for his service as president over the last year. We also recognized Sid and Bobby for the work that has been performed on the hail over the last year. The officers for 2005 are (drum roll, please): President Bobby Wuensche First Vice President/FAC—Vacant (We need you to fill this spot.) Second Vice President/Hall Manager Bonnie Wolf Secretary Linda Wuensche Treasurer Bonnie Urbanek Reporter Denisse Wuensche Youth Leader Juanette Susan Assistant Youth Leader Paula Kennedy

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland President Frank Pajestka, Jr. called the meeting to order on November 6 at 3:30 p.m. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. Melissa Vrabel and Gracie Schlickeisen were the two officers absent. Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the October meeting. They were approved as read. Treasurer Glen Latham gave the financial report. Under communications, a thank you was read from the Wayne Goodnight family for the memorial given to the First Baptist Church in Holland. Another thank you was read from RVOS 83 thanking Lodge 80 for the use of the hall. Brother Frankie reported the SPJST Home Office was inquiring about liquor and liability insurance which has been taken care of. The SPJST Home Office was also asking for the fraternalist of the year. Barbara Taisler was nominated. A motion was made, seconded, and passed by the membership that she be our fraternalist. Frankie reminded all of the Christmas party on December 10 at 6 p.m. In a motion that was made and seconded, the membership voted that the bar be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Lodge 80 will cater the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet on February 19, 2005. Harold Rohde said if the lodge wanted to serve roasted brisket, he would furnish it. A total of 39 applications have been filed. We need 11 more to meet our quota. Brother Frankie suggested giving the sales representatives a $50 bonus who meet their quotas. A motion was made, seconded, and passed that this be done. American Legion Post 526 will hold its annual veterans breakfast at Lodge 80, Holland on November 11 from 6 to 9 a.m. In a motion made and seconded, the membership approved five new applications. Glen Latham moved to give the ARC in Temple $250, seconded by J.D. Coker. Motion carried. Before the election, Frankie, Jr.

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi member shares eye teaser Count the "F's" in the following text: FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS . . . (see below) Managed it? Do you think there are three? Wrong, there are six! No joke. Read it again. The brain cannot process "OF". Incredible or what? Go back and look again! Anyone who counts all six "F's" on the first go is a genius. Three is normal, four is quite rare. Share this with your friends. It will drive them crazy. Submitted by, Jerry Elzner appointed Fred Busby, Doni Powell, and Joe Sumbera to be tellers. There were 43 voting members present. The slate of officers for 2005 are: President Frank Pajestka, Jr. Vice President G.L. Brisbin Second Vice President/FAC Melissa Vrabel Secretary Linda Hill Treasurer Glen Latham Reporter Estelle Coker Youth Leader Gracie Schlickeisen Those elected to the board of trustees are Coleman Benner, Tony Sladecek, Curtis Wolf, J.D. "Pete" Coker, Rita Spinn Janke, Joe Sumbera, and Travis Richter. District Two State Field Representative Zachary Kramer gave a brief report. Those having birthdays in November are Tony Sladecek, James Sladecek, Elwood Bell, Timothy Pajestka, Billie Latham, Suzanna Richter, Helen Pajestka, and Florine Rohde. Winners for door prizes were Rita Janke, Fred Busby, Doni Powell, Gracie Schlickeisen, and Estelle Coker. Brother Kramer brought prizes, and

Serving on the new Property Committee will be Robert Leshikar, John Wuensche, Juanette Susan, Sid Srnensky, and Karl Wuensche. We appreciate all of these individuals' willingness to serve, but we need you as members of Lodge 48 to join us at the meetings to make the lodge a success. Won't you join us next month? Fraternally, Denisse L. Wuensche Reporter —SPJST-

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Lodge 49, Rowena elected new of "ae 3 for 2005 at its meeting on November 3, 2004. Pictured, front, le .0 right, FAC Becky Wood, Secretary Nancy Schwertler, Vice P ?sident Sylvia Rollwitz, and installing officer District' Fc - Direct and Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman Stanley roz. 'Fre surer Maynard Schwertner and

Presi ent Beverly Teplicek.

Wednesday, November 24, 2004—VESTNIK/7 the winners were Gracie Schlickeisen, John Jackson, Fred Busby, Daffney Pajestka, Sarah Simmons, Tony Sladecek, and Linda Hill. The next meeting will be December 4 at 4 p.m. with installation of officers. The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. in a motion by Dean Brisbin, seconded by Joe Sumbera. Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 87, Temple sets December 14 Christmas party On November 11, 2004, the meeting of Lodge 87, Temple was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Dan Kacir. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for departed members. We had one visitor present—Melissa Cuchova. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Daryl Entrop gave the treasurer's report, and all bills have been paid. We had one new member proposed for membership by Keifer MarshallHartmut Mueller. Sidney Kacir motioned to accept the new member, and it was seconded by Daryl Entrop, voted on, and passed. Mr. Mueller is encouraged to attend our meetings. Secretary Bertha Capps read a letter from the SPJST Home Office stating that it is time to select a fraternalist of the year. John Troy nominated Bertha Capps as fraternalist of the year and was seconded by Daryl Entrop. A vote was taken and Bertha was elected. Diane Troy gave her report about the Holiday Open House at the SPJST Home Office after the parade. The members decided to have our annual member appreciation dinner banquet on June 14, 2005, so be sure to mark your calendars. A motion by John Troy was made to table the election of lodge officers to our December meeting, seconded by Daryl Entrop, and passed. Our December meeting will be on December 14. Daryl is in charge of the turkey and dressing. The members are asked to bring side dishes. A gift exchange will take place. Each member is requested to bring a gift for exchange. The gift should not cost more than $5. Youth members will also exchange gifts and are to follow the same guidelines as the adults. The youth club is collecting food to donate to a needy family for the food drive. There were three birthdays celebrated this month—Diane Troy, Gay and Joe Camp. The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. Bertha Capps Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston invites everyone to December 4 Christmas party Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 88, Houston invites everyone to join us on Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. at the lodge hall for our annual Christmas party. We will enjoy a visit from a very special guest from the North Pole—Santa Claus. The youth club will present a short program, and the Lodge 88 Choral Group will perform. Refreshments will also be served. Hope to see you there. Fraternally, Barbara Linney-Gonzales Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston annual meeting December 12 The meeting was called to order by President Patricia Bruce at 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Chaplain Sydney Jurchak. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Bruce. Recording Secretary Flo Orsag read the names of the deceased members who were Rhonda Williamson, Edwin Novosad, and Helen Fajkus. One transfer was Karl Pflughaupt from Lodge 196 to Lodge 88. The roll call of officers was read, and all officers were present. Recording Secretary Flo Orsag read the minutes of the October, 2004, meeting, and after a correction, they were approved. Secretary/Treasurer Roberta Johnson read the profit and loss statement for October. Flo Orsag read a letter from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek thanking the members for a wonderful Czech Day celebration on October 31. He had the new State Youth Director Trissa Klement with him, and she enjoyed it as well. Flo read a thank you note from the families of Alfred Goerlich and Margaret Bohac for the flowers sent to their funerals. She also read a note from the Alzheimer's AssOciation for our gift to the association. Veterans Honored President Bruce asked that Dorothy Pflughaupt come forward. Dorothy asked all the veterans to stand in honor of Veterans Day. President Bruce read a poem and asked that all veterans come forward and tell the members where they served. Report of Officers President Bruce reported that we had a wonderful Czech Day. She introduced Mr. and Ms. Czech Day, who were Benny Kocich and Carolyn Filipp. First Vice President Carolyn Filipp gave us some dates for upcoming events. Youth Leader and District Five Youth Counselor Barbara LinneyGonzales reported on events in which the youth are participating and reminded everyone of the Christmas party on

Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Sergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz reported that we have five door prizes this evening. He asked that everyone bring stuffed toys for the Memorial Hospital children's ward. He also mentioned a food basket for the needy in the form of a motion. The motion carried. Report of Committees Entertainment Chairman Betty Theiss reported on upcoming dances and reminded everyone to please come out and dance. Social Night Chairman Sherry Miller reported that bingo is doing well, but we need more helpers. Chairman of the Board John Broz reported that the parking lot striping is going to be redone this month. He also reported that the trucks parked across the street have been reported to police, and it seems they will have to go along with Helen Hegwood's suggestion that we put up large boulders to keep them from parking there. Bar Chairman Marie Stayton was not present due to illness. Clara Broz reported for her. She read a note from Marie stating how grateful she was for the bar workers. Also, they have another bar member, Lynn Pflughaupt. In the absence of Marie Stayton, President of the Birthday Club, Clara Broz reported for her. She wanted to thank all those who donated pastries and those who supported the Birthday Club. The menu for Wednesday is sausage and covered dishes. Kitchen Chairman Dennis Roeder was in the kitchen; therefore, President Bruce reported for him. He wanted to thank all who worked in the kitchen on Czech Day. Men's Club President A.J. Stayton reported the Club is doing fine, but they need some new members. Cleanup day is on November 17. Come out and help. Scholarship Committee Chairman Carol Havemann reported they received a donation from the Birthday Sisters in memory of Margaret Bohac and a donation from Earline Hoffman in memory of Second Vice President Viola Cox. Rules and Regulations Committee Chairman Lynn Pflughaupt read a number of changes to be made to the rules and regulations which will be voted on in the December meeting. Choral Group President Fred Buri reported that the Choral Group will be singing at the Christmas party. Report of District Representatives District Five State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen gave the sales report for the district and for Lodge 88. Recording Secretary Flo Orsag read the names of new policies sold— Liberty Plank and Samuel Dodson by Helen Hegwood and Elizabeth Soza, Emilio Bolanos, Harold Bolanos, and Danny Arizmendi by Joe Olivo. Sick members were Ann Lacina, who has been moved to Heights Rehab Hospital, and DoTothy Novak, both of whom are not doing well. Please keep them in your prayers: Chairman of the Board John Broz announced that rentals for the ballroom and other facilities of the lodge would increase on January 1, 2005. Dorothy Pflughaupt reported that

the prize drawing on Czech Day made $617. She thanked everyone who donated to this and those who worked the booth. Guide Josephine Pflughaupt reported there were 75 members present and one guest—Lynn Johnsen. "Happy Birthday" was sung to our birthday celebrants. Anniversary celebrants were Rudy and Celestine Darilek, Ernest and Margie Anders, Royal and Laura Warnasch, and Clarence and Lou Baca. These anniversary celebrants furnished our beverages for the evening plus Esther Heinsohn in honor of her birthday. Door prizes of $5 each were won by Carolyn Fillip, Barbara LinneyGonzales, Flo Orsag, Donald Havemann, and Gladys Barta. Next Meeting—December 12 Our next meeting is our annual meeting which will be on Sunday, December 12. Please plan to attend. The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m. Fraternally, Flo Orsag Recording Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston to award scholarships 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 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-

Lodge 91, Crosby plans December 4 Christmas party Lodge 91, Crosby's Christmas party will be held at China Ko in Crosby on Saturday, December 4 at 12 noon. Members should RSVP by November 29 to (281) 328-5209; or (281) 4628987. There will be a dinner, meeting, and door prizes. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST-

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 24, 2004 Four new members were welcomed. The lodge voted to donate $100 to I ACCEPT. The youth club is collecting unwrapped toys and non-perishable I food for ACCEPT for Christmas. Items may be brought to the Christmas party. Officers elected for 2005 are:

Lodge 151, Wharton meets December 13 Members of Lodge 151, Wharton are encouraged to attend the Christmas social and meeting on Monday, December 13 at Hinze's Barbecue meeting room in Wharton. The social will begin 6:30 p.m. with a catered meal. Members are asked to bring items for the Crisis Center in Wharton. A list of needed items will be sent with the newsletter. The election of officers for 2005 will be held, and the members having birthdays in October, November, and December will be recognized. 50-Year Member Recognition Members receiving their 50-year pins will be recognized: Gary L. Chumchal, Larry Grigar, Leroy Grigar, William A. Harrison, Patsy K. Kincer, Stanely A. Konvicka, Clara J. Kutach, Mark Timothy Matula, Mary Ann Polasek, Rita L. Stavinoha, and George Urbanek. Congratulations to all these members. Please call for reservations by December 8 if you plan to attend. Call Rita at (979) 543-6441, Carolyn at (979) 532-1910, or Madeline at (979) 543-1890. Happy Holidays! See you at the meeting. Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

Lodge 156 Baytown meets December 5 Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of every month at 6 p.m. The next lodge meeting will be held at Antonio's on Baker Road in Baytown on December 5. Each person is to bring a pair of new socks or a cap to the Christmas party so they can be donated to the old folks home. The January meeting will be held at the home of Charlie and Barbara Martinka on January 9, 2005. Jerry and Joan Vojacek and Betty and Barbara Martinka brought food donations to the Battered Women's Shelter for Thanksgiving. SPJST-

Lodge 180 Burleson plans December 5 Christmas party Our regular membership meeting was held on November 2, 2004. After the Pledge of Allegiance and standing in silence for our departed members, President Bill Slavik called for the officers' reports. All presented good reports. The rentals are doing well. Ernest Kelly was nominated fraternalist of the year. There was a discussion on repairs on the hall—especially renovation of the bathrooms.

President Jeff Balla First Vice President Joe Huizar Second Vice President/FAC Mary Ann Barta Secretary Bettie House Treasurer Melba Novosad Youth Club Leader Brenda Gonzales

Proclaiming Czech Heritage Month Lodge 202, Jourdanton members look on as County Judge Diana Bautista, front, center, signs a proclamation to announce October as Czech Heritage Month. Pictured, from left to right, are Evan Barta, Bettie House, Jeff Baia, Mary Ann Barta, Belenda Barta, Joe Huizar, Melba Novosad, Dora Quillian, Martha Ciomperlik, Frances Kovar, Ernest Spacek, and Gussie Spacek. We especially want to thank Ernest Kelly for doing such a great clean-up fob, inside and out. New Year's Eve Dance We are happy to report that we are having a New Year's Eve dance this year. Music will be furnished by Freddy Lovvorn with Sidewinder Records. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Music plays from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The charge will be $25 a couple and $15per person. It will be BYOB. The kitchen will be open for snacks during the New Year's Eve dance as it is also during the rentals. We will have our Christmas party on December 5 starting at 5 p.m. Bring male gift for a man; and a female gift for a woman. Bring a vegetable or dessert dish. The meat will be furnished. Fraternally, Estelle Hurtik —SPJST-

Lodge 183 Arlington donates more than $3,000 to local charities The meeting of Lodge 183, Arlington was called to order on November 8 by President Ann Pustejovsky. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held for our ill and departed friends and relatives. Business reports were given by Johnny Adamek and Robert Sill. Our lodge as its annual function voted to donate Christmas gifts of $1,000 to Cook's Childrens Hospital, $1,000 to Wish of Wings, $250 and the hall rental to TARS, and $1,000 to Arlington charities. Robert Sill conducted the election of officers that was reported previoustY. Art Rameriz was appointed our custodian and has been really doing a good job. Christmas Party—December 11 Our Christmas party will be December 11 at 6 p.m. The lodge will provide the meat portion of the meal.

Members are asked to bring a larger portion of a covered dish, especially if they are bringing guests. We will have the Chinese Christmas as usual, and members are asked to bring a wrapped gift of $10 in value if they plan to participate. Santa will also be present so bring a wrapped gift for your children if they wish to participate. Birthday greetings for November to Lauren Reed, Rose Mary Stafford, Milka Bralic, Janie Rejcek, Kay Weeks, Katelyn Daniels, and Ken Cepak and happy anniversary to Eugene and Janell Havran in November. Janie Rejcek won the door prize. A report for the youth club will follow. SPJST-

Lodge 202 Jourdanton plans December 12 Christmas party Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, November 7 at 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center with 32 members present. President Jeff Barta presided. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Travis Barta. Silence was observed for deceased members. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes. Correspondence included an acknowledgement of the lodge's donation to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of member Olga Anderson. Treasurer Melba Novosad presented the financial report. In observance of Make a Difference Day, Assistance Youth Leader Belenda Barta reported 14 youth club members presented 25 blankets to the Poteet Nursing Home. Then, the Barta's hosted an ice cream social for the youth. The youth club's poster placed third and Vanessa Gonzales placed second in the art contest (ages 6 to 8 division) at Texas Fraternal Congress. FAC Mary Ann Barta recognized the members present who are veterans. We should keep in our hearts and prayers those who served and are now serving to protect our freedom. A humorous Thanksgiving story was read.

Frances Kovar is celebrating a birthday in November. Get well cards were signed for Dora Quillian and Laura Shoemake. Gussie and Ernest Spacek, Stephen Mazur, Michelle House, Veronica, Travis and Phillip Barta, and Mary Ann and Evan Barta furnished refreshments. Christmas Party/Meeting Sunday, December 12 is the date for the Christmas party at 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. The lodge will furnish rotisserie chicken and fried chicken. Members are asked to bring side dishes. Adults, bring one wrapped gift per person for the Chinese gift exchange ($7 to $10). Please bring a gift you would like to receive. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST-

Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston The meeting started at 11:15 a.m. by Vice President Evelyn Zajicek. President Marie Stayton was ill. Mary Kosut had the prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by John Kosut. Secretary Bette Hurta had the roll call with 20 members. Secretary Hurta also read the minutes and they passed. Vice President Evelyn asked for cake bakers, and they are Mary Kosut, Wilma Smith, Margie Anders, Bette Hurta, Edna Wehring, Julie Kinnamon, Ora Nell Hassebrock, and Lydia Marsh. The vice president asked for workers, and they are the officers of the Birthday Club. Sunshine Committee Mary Kosut sent get well cards to Jon Buchanan, Marie Stayton, and Johnny Kosut. Mary sent birthday cards to Alice Bily, Corine Kessler, and Alice Motal. Ticket Chairman Bessie Dewer says thanks for all the gifts for the table.

Wednesday, November 24, 2004—VESTNIK/9 Under new business, we talked about our turkey dinner at the December meeting. We will have turkey and dressing, gravy, sweet potatoes, carrots, and peas, cranberry sauce, bread, tea, and coffee. I want to thank Wilma Smith for helping in the kitchen. Calcutta was won by Bette Hurta, Edna Wehring, and Georgie Buchanan. On the sick list are Marie Stayton and Mary Quider. Get well, ladies. We miss you at the meeting. Prayer was by Mary Kosut, and we ate. Fraternally, Evelyn Zajicek Vice President —SPJST-

Corpus Christi Circle of Women We began our meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held to remember Hank Burge, husband of member Agnes Burge and father of Diana McRae, also a member. We had a full house for this month's meeting at which we celebrated Thanksgiving, complete with decorations by Dorothy McCoy—again, thank you—and turkey and dressing and all the trimmings provided by this month's food committee. We had lots of guests—Deborah Kucera, Susan Elzner, Dan Jackson, David Mitchun, Jean Hess, Tommie Koehn, Rita Mangiapane, Evelyn Ridgeley, and Dwayne McAlister. Norma Baker talked about a "Mystery Tour" that she and her daughter took. They went by bus to St. Louis, Missouri. She said that it was great fun, and the best part was traveling with her daughter. We talked about what we would do for next month's meeting to celebrate Christmas, and after a little discussion and a phone call to Golden Corral restaurant, we decided to meet there for next month's meeting and lunch. We will collect food for the Corpus Christi Food Bank at January's meeting instead of December's as part of our charitable contributions. Dorothy McCoy also noted that Sunnybrook Nursing Home, another of our charities, would like baked goods for their Christmas celebration on December 15. Those wishing to bake for this event signed up and will deliver their baked goods to Sokol Hall on the 15th between 10 and 10:30 am. Dorothy will deliver them to Sunnybrook. We ended the meeting with the distribution of door prizes, and a recitation of our motto, followed by a delicious turkey dinner. Fraternally, Becky Elzner —SPJST-

Fort Worth Friendship Club The Friendship Club met on Wednesday, November 3 at St. Thomas Parish Hall for its monthly meeting with 36 members along with three guests—Alma Arla, Faith Lindeau, and Carolyn Cleveland. President Alice Barnes welcomed everyone and thanked Joe Kozel- for the beautiful accordion music before the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all which was followed by a poem titled, "Autumn Came" read by Alice. Everyone was happy to have Faith Lindeau join the Club, and it was nice to have Merel Kovar back after a long absence. President Alice suggested we not have the reading of the minutes due to the program planned. Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel presented the financial report which was accepted. Annie Whitsell reported the next little gift exchange would be in January. President Alice thanked everyone for the 199 food items plus $26 cash donated to the St. Thomas Food Bank. Sunshine Person Lydia Alholm reported sending get well cards to Sharron Connelly, Dora Janecka, and Jeanie Mason. It was further reported Ima Lou Crider's daughter, Linda Rangle, had surgery; Frances Matthews has a severe pain in her hip; and Kathy Ormsbee hurt her hand. All are wished a speedy recovery. Sympathy was expressed to Joe Kozel whose brother-in-law, Erwin Holan of Houston, passed away. His burial was in Hostyn, Texas. The singing of "Happy Birthday" went out to our November celebrants Tracy Horn, Ella Greer, Merel Kovar, and Richard Smith. May you all have many more. President Alice reminded Ima Lou Crider, Yolanda Espinoza, Margarita Gonzales, Lucy Johnson, Kathy Orinsbee, and Wanda Threadway that they are scheduled to be hostesses in December. The Christmas social was discussed, and everyone was asked to bring a dish to complement our lunch of ham and fried chicken. If you elect to exchange a gift, please bring a $5 gift. Lydia Alholm made a presentation of her early life on the farm in Colleyville, school days, military service, marriage to Roy while in the service, Sokol days, and family life. Photos were shown on an overhead projector which were most interesting. Thanks, Lydia. Everyone enjoyed your presentation. Annie Whitsell presented the report of the nominating committee which consisted of Annie, Willie Mae Becan, and Nettie Naugle. No nominations were made from the floor. Thereafter, the following were elected to serve a term of one year: President Alice Barnes, Vice President Rose Steinman; Secretary Kathy Ormsbee; and Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel. Door prizes were brought by Mary Albert, Anna Marie Moncrief (two), and Libbie Vrla with turkey winners being Roy Alholm, Irene Green, Pat McWilliams, and Rose Ann Spann Irene received a box of Fudge Love, made right here in Fort Worth, and it is the best fudge ever. If you've never tried it, you can buy it at the Sweet

Shop on White Settlement Road. You won't be sorry for making the trip there. November hostesses Mary Albert, Anna Marie Moncrief, Agnes Reznicek, and Rose Ann Spann were thanked. Our table decorations were beautiful. Each table had floral, pumpkin, or Thanksgiving pieces which were later given as door prizes. The food tables all had huge turkeys along with other Thanksgiving decorations. Our turkey chefs Ann Conner, Ella Green, and Mary Ann and Joe Kozel were thanked for preparing the turkeys and gravy. Also thanked were Alice Barnes and Rose Ann Spann for making all the dressing. All our food was exceptionally good. Lydia Alholm led the group in prayer, the lunch was enjoyed, and games were played. A good time was had by all. Carolyn Cleveland is being thanked for the Lucky You for Women fragrance samples she gave everyone. We can all now smell so nice. I was the lucky winner of Anna Marie Moncrief's four Pops Symphony Bass Hall tickets, and Mary Ann and Joe Kozel, Lil Kosarek, and I certainly enjoyed the performance. Thanks! This week, Lydia Alholm was filmed and interviewed by the local news of Keller in connection with next year's 100th anniversary of Colleyville. She gave the same presentation as she did in our program. Let us not forget to watch the news next year. Aggie Reznicek, Anne Marie Moncrief, Rose Ann Spann, Rose Steinman, Carrie Milan, Lil Kosarek, and I along with several other Czech friends enjoyed the movie, "Zelary" which was shown at the Modern Art Museum. This Czech movie with subtitles in English was a 2004 Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. The summer and winter scenes of the countryside were beautiful with the storyline filled with lots of history of what life was like in the 1940s. To my Czech language Professor Joe Janecka—thanks! You did teach me something. I was able to to understand almost everything they were saying. Willie Mae Becan and Mary Ann Kozel entered the Senior Citizen Fair. Mary Ann submitted her handiwork and Willie Mae entered plants. Both reported their sales were great, and Willie Mae came home with two new plants—a closet plant which needs no light and blooms three times a year, and a polka plant which is an outdoor plant. We will all want to see it polka. Willie Mae also volunteered 12 hours in the plant section. Joe and Mary Kozel recently attended the 50th wedding anniversaries of Joe's brother and sister who married a sister and brother. I believe the celebration was in Hostyn, Texas. Get well soon, Frances. I have missed you! Best wishes o everyone for a happy Thanksgiving. I will be spending the day in Waco with the Kosarek family. See you December 1, and do not forget your covered dish and gift to exchange. So until, keep smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST--

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Resolution of Sympathy We the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, DENNIS DANIEL MAREK, who passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2004. Brother Marek was born May 15, 1934, in Caldwell, the son of Emil and Emilie Chaloupka Marek. He retired from the carpentry field as well as the cotton gin industry. He was also a farmer and rancher most of his life. Funeral services for Dennis Daniel Marek were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, at New Tabor Brethren Church with Reverend David Johnson and Reverend Tony Taylor officiating. Burial followed at New Tabor Brethren Church Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Maxine Meir Marek of Caldwell; brother and sister-in-law, Emil E. and Myrtle Marek of Caldwell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Edwin R. Kovar of Snook, Emilie and Earl Keith of College Station; brother and sister-in-law, Ervin and Charlene Meier of Somerville; nine nephews; and four nieces. Pallbearers were Larry Kovar, Michael Kovar, Dale Marek, Kenneth Marek, Randy Marek, Russell Meier, Mark Suehs, John Speed, James Speed, and Jeffrey Speed. Honorary pallbearers were Johnnie Stefka, Albert Surovik, Sr., Jerry Beasley, Jerry Urbanovsky, and Wilfred Hildebrand. May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live with us forever. Fraternally submitted, Resolution Committee Stanley F. Mrnustik Susan Skrabanek Ben F. Trcalek, Jr. —SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy We the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JOHN TRCALEK, SR. age 91, who passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2004, at Sheridan on Rock Prairie in College Station. Brother Trcalek was born April 22, 1913, in Burleson County, the son of John and Helen Zalobney Trcalek. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the New Tabor Brethren Church. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army as a Tec. Sergeant in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was a life member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor, a member of VFW Post No. 4458, American Legion Post

10NESTNIK-Wednesday, November 24, 2004 No. 451, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He enjoyed horseback riding and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Christina Bowen; and sisters, Helen Sefcik, Rose Dusek, Milady Faust, and Annie Sefcik. Survivors include wife, Marie Janacek Trcalek of Caldwell; sons and daughters-in-law, John W. Trcalek, Jr. and Rhonda Richardson Trcalek, and Daniel and Barbara Dearman Trcalek, all of Bryan; daughter, Geneva Trcalek of Caldwell; and three grandchildren. Funeral services for Brother Trcalek were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 15, at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell with the Reverend Henry Beseda and Bishop J.D. Dearman officiating. Pallbearers were Albert Matus, Stanley Houdek, E.T. Criddle, Leonard Brinkman, Wallace Hickson, and John G. Bijak. Burial was in the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 4458 of Caldwell. May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live with us forever. Fraternally submitted, Resolution Committee Stanley F. Mrnustik Susan Skrabanek Ben F. Trcalek, Jr.

Willingham of Uvalde and Marilyn and Don Sutton of Caldwell; daughterin-law, Ramona Hyvl of Caldwell; sisters and brother-in-law, Meta Peters and Selma and Ewald Peters; sistersin-law, Lillie Weichert, Ruth Paul, Henrietta Hyvl, and Milady Hyvl, all of Caldwell, Dolora Hyvl of Houston, and Toni and Richard Schulz of Pensacola, Florida; brother-in-law, Bohus and Lillie Mae Hyvl of Caldwell; four grandsons; one stepgrandson; and three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Sister Hyvl were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 14, in Caldwell Brethren Church with Reverend Jim Heckman and Reverend Henry Beseda officiating. Burial was in New Tabor Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frederick Pagel, Danny Weichert, Donnie Paul, Eldie Peters, Weldon Peters, and Thomas Kachtik. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Board of Elders of the Caldwell Brethren Church. May our departed lodge sister rest in eternal peace and her memory live with us forever. Fraternally submitted, Resolution Committee Stanley F. Mrnustik Susan Skrabanek Ben F. Trcalek, Jr.

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Resolution of Sympathy We the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, MINNIE WEICHERT HYVL, who passed away on Monday, October 13, 2004. Sister Hyvl was born June 21, 1922, in Burleson County, the daughter of Richard and Minnie Benn Weichert. She was baptized August 27, 1922, in St. Stephens Church in Snook. She was confirmed August 27, 1933, in St. Stephens Evangelical Church in Mound Prairie. She was a longtime member of the Caldwell Brethren Church, and a member of SPJST Lodge 17. She married Vince Hyvl on May 11, 1939. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vince; son, Delbert Hyvl; and four brothers. Survivors include daughters and and Jim sons-in-law, Elaine

Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of the- Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, LUCILE BRUGGMAN. Services for Lucile Bruggman, 89, of Barclay were held on Thursday, November 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church near Barclay with Reverend Paul Dirksmeyer officiating. Burial was in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Bruggman died Tuesday, November 9 at a Harker Heights nursing home. She was born in Temple to Albert and Anna Kramer Pagel. She lived all her life in the Meeks and Barclay communities. She married Joe John Bruggman on August 15, 1935. She taught Bible school, Sunday school, served on the Altar Guild, and sang in the choir. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, where she was a

charter member of Ruth Circle. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors are son, Melvin D. Bruggrnan of Troy; daughters, Jo Ann Pitcher of Austin, Tina Teinert of Euless, and Renee Edens of Temple; brother, Floyd Pagel of Killeen; sister, Dorothy Tallent of Temple; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Memorials can be made to Salem Lutheran Church. Cook-Gerngross-Green Patterson Funeral Home, Rosebud, was in charge of arrangements. Resolution Committee Dorothy Pechal Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek

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Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, ALFRED ROBERT GOERLICH, age 87, who passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2004. Born on January 17, 1917, in Galveston, Texas, Mr. Goerlich proudly served his country during World War II in the US Army and was retired after 32 years from the US Postal Service in Galveston. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Bishop Odin 2017, Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Msgr. George A. Wilheim 1094, and SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 27 years, Zelie Darras Goerlich. He is survived by his second wife of 31 years, Delores Bielamowicz Goerlich of Houston; son, Robert Goerlich and wife, Ellen of Texas City; grandchildren, Candace Goerlich and fiancee, Mark Thomas, and Christopher Goerlich and wife, Mari, all of Austin; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. The family received friends and relatives from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home with a vigil service at 7 p.m. and Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:30 p.m. A funeral mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 15, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Reverend Monsignor James B. Anderson, S.T.D. as celebrant. The rite of committal followed in the Garden of Gethsemane, Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dominican Sisters, St. Dominic Villa Retirement Fund, 6504 Almeda, Houston, Texas 77021. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Mary Roznovsky Gladys Havemann Estelle Hillman

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Expression of Sympathy We, the officers and members of Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station, wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family of ALFON QUITTA. Alfon Oscar Quitta, 84, of College Station, died Wednesday, October 27, 2004, at his home. He was born June 22, 1920, in Gonzales and lived in College Station most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II and member of the VFW and American Legion posts in Bryan. He was also a charter member of SPJST Lodge 189 and a member of Hope Evangelical Free Church in College Station. For many years, Mr. Quitta was manager of the Eastgate UTote-M store in College Station. He is survived by his wife, Nina Mae; three daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Hunter Lueckemeyer of Cameron, Pam and Gary Hitt of Amarillo, and Debbie and J.D. Herman of Bryan; brother, Albin Quitta of Dallas; sister, Angelina Sebesta of Bryan; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 29 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. The Reverends Rudy Junek and John Gantt of Hope Evangelical Free Church officiated. Burial followed at the College Station City Cemetery. Respectfully submitted, Henry Mayo Vice President -SPJST-

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Lodge 6 Cottonwood youth shares poem Dear Vestnik Readers, Here is a poem I would like to share with everyone. I found it when I was looking for things I am thankful for. Someone will always be prettier. They will always be smarter. Their house will be bigger. They will drive a better car. Their children will do better in school. And, their husband will fix more things around the house. So let it go, and love you and your circumstances. Think about it. The prettiest woman in the world can have hate in her heart. And the most highly favored woman on your job may be unable to have children. And the richest woman you know, she got the car, the house, the clothes . . . might be lonely. And the word says if "1 have not Love, I am nothing.' So, again, love you. Love who you are. Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say "1 am too blessed to be stressed and too annointed to be disappointed!" "Winners make things happen. Losers let things happen." Just be thankful for being YOU! "To the world you might be a person, but to one person you just might be the world." —Author Unknown

We will have our Christmas party on Sunday, December 5. We drew names for exchange of gifts. We also will have a short Christmas program. The decorating of the lodge and Christmas tree will be on Friday, December 3. Don't forget the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive for the SPJST scholarship. Fraternally yours, Whitney Mae Dobecka —SPJST-

6 Cottonwood youth win ornament contest Lodge

Dear Readers, We held our meeting on Sunday, November 7, 2004. Under old business, we discussed the meal at the West Station Steak House. We want to thank our Youth Club Leader Peggy Dobecka for arranging it. At the District Three Fall Meeting in the Christmas Ornament Contest, I won first place; Whitney Dobecka won second place, and Traci Dobecka won third place. We are working on Christmas crafts for the nursing home which we take on Sunday, December 12, at 2:30 p.m. Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman, 17 —SPJST-

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Fraternally yours, Brooke Craig, 17 —SPJST-

6 Cottonwood Youth Club plans Christmas party Lodge

Dear Readers, At the District Three Fall Meeting, it was brought up that the youth will go to Holiday in the Park on December 4, 2004. Be there at 10 a.m. on that Saturday.

6 Cottonwood Youth Club visits nursing home Lodge

Dear Readers, Hello everyone! We took cakes to the nursing home and held our meeting on the November 7. We drew names for Christmas and discussed upcoming events. I was thinking about what I am thankful for—family, friends, food, shelter, and SPJST. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Sincerely yours, Bracy Craig, 11 —SPJST-

Ashley Zimmerhanzel Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club welcomes new member, Ashley Zimmerhanzel, age 13. Her family includes Magan, Justin, Pam, and Dennis Zimmerhanzel. Ashley's interests are basketball, and softball. She also participates in church, sports, and beseda. Ashley is in the eighth grade at Caldwell Middle School.

Lodge 9, Snook youth shares poem Dear Vestnik Readers, I wanted to share this with everyone:

I've Learned... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. That money doesn't buy class. That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think 1 can?

I've Learned... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts. That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you. That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. That life is tough, but I'm tougher. That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them. That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. Fraternally, Kim Gaas, 17 —SPJST-

Dennis Englemann, Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club welcomes new member, Dennis Ray Englemann, Jr., age five. His family includes Dennis and Gina Englemann, and sister, Emily Englemann. Dennis, Jr. enjoys fishing, baseball, and riding horses. He also participates in Little League baseball, Burleson County Saddle Club and Youth Rodeo Association. Dennis attends Caldwell Elementary where he is in kindergarten.

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club plans December 5 bowling meeting Dear Readers, The November 6 meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club was held before the District Two Lock-In at Star Hall. During the meeting, we discussed our food drive and our Christmas party. After the meeting, youth club members made a Veterans Day poster greeting card as our craft to present to the veterans at the VA Hospital. Everyone at the lock-in signed the card. The lock-in was lots of fun, especially the haunted house and the pumpkin carving. We hope to see you at our next meeting at Action World Bowling in Temple on December 5 at 2:30 p.m., for our Christmas party. Please bring a gift to exchange. Hope to see you soon! Fraternally, Stephanie Vanicek, 12 Reporter —SPJST-

24, Cyclone youth enjoys district lock-in Lodge

Dear Readers, I had fun at the District Two LockIn. We got to play games, go through a haunted house, carve pumpkins, and have a costume contest. I couldn't stay up all night, but I'm sure some kids did! I had lots of fun! Sam Vanicek, 10 —SPJST-

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Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on October meeting Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club had its October meeting on Saturday, October 2, 2004, at 6 p.m. President Jon Marcaurele called the meeting to order, Danielle Zalman led the Pledge of Allegiance, and all members recited the SPJST prayer and motto. We welcomed two new members— Allison McClung and Danielle Zalman. Yeah! We now are 17 members strong. Secretary Stephanie Fucik called roll and read September's minutes. Treasurer Kenna Bubela reported on the club's funds. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela thanked all the members who helped with the District Six Barbecue Cookoff. State Field Representative Karen Kaspar congratulated the club on selling 150plus prize drawing books. Mrs. Bubela then asked that all members help with the Taiton Community Center Fall Festival on October 3. We will be manning the cake walk and various other areas. All members were asked to bring a dessert for the cakewalk. We also discussed the upcoming District Six Fall Meeting to be held October 24 at Hungerford. There will be the Christmas ornament contest, wheel of fortune, and lodge door prizes. All are asked to participate. Members then read their poems about fall, decorated the cake walk area with their fall decorations, and sang "Happy Birthday" to Kenna Bubela and Josh Kulhanek. Door prizes were awarded and refreshments of nachos and soda enjoyed. Our next meeting will be November 7, at 2:30 p.m. Our contest is a Thanksgiving card and our charity is a Thanksgiving decoration. These will be given to local shut-ins identified by St. John's Church. Fraternally, Gerard Marcaurele, Reporter —SPJST-

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youth to perform at Polka Expo SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club met on November 7, 2004, at the Taiton Community Center at 2:30 p.m. President Jon Marcaurele called the meeting to order, Alyssa Stanford led the Pledge of Allegiance, and all members recited the SPJST prayer and motto. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela introduced Alyssa Stanford as our newest member. Secretary Stephanie Fucik called roll and read October's minutes. Treasurer Kenna Bubela reported on the club's funds. Stephen Drapela reported on outstanding dues. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela thanked those members who participated in the District Six Fall Meeting. We had eight winners from our lodge. The prize drawing from the

meeting did well, but Mrs. Bubela stated we are short of funds for the District Six Spring Meeting. So we discussed several alternatives and decided to ask each member to bring a plant valued at $5 or more for the spring district meeting. Congratulations were expressed to Travis Krpec, who won first place in the Photography Contest at Texas Fraternal Congress. The Polka Expo is November 21 at SilverWings Ballroom in El Campo. They have asked our beseda group to perform and invited all our young members to come dressed in costume for the Little Mr. and Miss Polka competition. Birthday celebrants were then recognized—Stephen Drapela, Jarret Dluhos, and Alyssa Stanford. "Happy Birthday" was sung by all the youth. Members then read their poems about Thanksgiving, displayed their Thanksgiving cards, and Thanksgiving decorations. These will be given to local shut-ins identified by St. John's Church. Our next meeting will be with the Christmas social on December 12. We are to arrive at 10:30 a.m. to help set up and decorate with our original table centerpieces. We are also asked to bring canned food and our Christmas gift for the party. Mrs. Bubela will send out letters with our food assignments. Refreshments of chips and soda were provided by Stephanie, Allison, and Jessica Fucik. Respectfully, Gerard Marcaurele, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 84, Dallas

comfortably, my mother told me. hope you are back to your old self soon, Jason! Fraternally, Elisabeth Cowan, 9 Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 84, Dallas

Junior Youth Club meets November 20 Dear Readers, The Junior Youth Club of Lodge 84, Dallas held its October meeting on Friday, October 22, 2004, at the PuttPutt Place. The meeting was brought to order by our president, and all the committees gave their reports. We dined on pizza and soda before heading outside to practice putting the ball on the three different courses. Although it was a damp night, Mother Nature held off long enough for us to go out and enjoy several rounds of putting. Our next meeting is going to be held in conjunction with our November community service activity. We are going to the Buckner Home on Saturday, November 20 to help with Christmas decorating. This is the third year we have done it, and it is a lot of fun. Afterwards, we will have our monthly meeting and go to the movies for our social. I think we are going to go see "Polar Express." I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving this year, and maybe the Cowboys will win! Fraternally, Scott Cowan, 10 —SPJST-

Lodge 202

Jourdanton youth says Happy Thankgiving" Hello, SPJST family! On behalf of Lodge 202, Jourdanton, I would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! On this day, may we take some extra time to count our blessings and be thankful for each of them. Respectfully, Domingo Gonzales, III, 11 Reporter —SPJST-

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Jourdanton youth enjoys pajamas, popcorn and "Polar Express" Hello, SPJST family! On Tuesday, we went on a field trip to see "The Polar Express." We went in our pajamas. It was really fun going to school in our pajamas and to the movies. We ate popcorn and drank a soda. It was a really good Christmas movie. Hope you get to see it. Happy Thanksgiving! Respectfully, Vanessa Gonzales, 7 —SPJST-

Junior Youth Club assists with campus decorating Dear Readers, The Junior Youth Club of Lodge 84, Dallas held its monthly meeting on Friday, October 22 at the Putt-Putt Place. The meeting was brought to order by President Ashley Andreason at 7:18 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Emily Andreason. Old business discussed was our beseda perfolinance on Saturday, October 2 at the nursing home and on Sunday October 3 at the State. Fair of Texas. The secretary's report was given by Desiree Christman. Treasurer Scott Cowan and Sunshine Committee Member Emily Andreason also gave their reports. New business reported on was the District Three Fall Meeting in Fort Worth and going to the Buckner Home on Saturday, November 20 to help decorate the campus. We also decided that we would hold our monthly meeting afterwards. Then, we will go see a movie for our social. Two new members who are joining the youth club, Rachel and her brother, Zachary, were in attendance. It was nice to meet them. The meeting was adjourned, and we all went outside to play miniature golf. I want to wish Jason Sims a quick recovery. He was in the hospital for a day procedure and is at home resting

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) 846-2035; or via email louzaeske@aol.com. Sponsored by Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society Czech (BVCHS), Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT). December 4 CCCHouston Annual Children's Traditions Czech Christmas Party/Open House: Festive celebra-

tion of traditional Czech music, dance, stories, games, refreshments, and lots of fun. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (713) 686-6362. 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, 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.

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62nd lesson. Adverbial Clauses. Some examples of most frequent types of sdverbial clauses and corresponding conjunctions (or adverbs). 1. Adverbial clauses of place jsme na mist°, odkud bylo videt cele mesto. — We came on a place from where you could see the whole town. Kde se pivo vail, tam se dobfe daiI. — Where beer is brewed, one has a good life. (Czech song) Kam nechodi slunce, tam chodi 1614". — The doctor visits the place where the sun doesn't shine (go). Kam jsme se podivali, vsude bylo pino lidi. — There were crowds of people, wherever we looked. Kamkoli vsude je srdeene vitali. — Wherever they came, they were cordially welcomed. Vrati§ se tudy, kudy jsme sem pi-ijeli. — You'll go back the same way we came in. Tam (= v to restauraci, co (= kdel jsme byli Veera, meli moc dobre pivo. — They had very good beer in the restaurant we visited yesterday. 2. Adverbial clauses of time Prave jsem odchazel, kdy is zazvonil telefon. — I was just leaving, when the telephone bell rang. ZatImco v§ichni uz spali, Karel sedel u stolu a studoval. — While everybody was already asleep, Charles was sitting at the table and studying. Pfijd k nam, kdykoli budeg chat. — Come to see us whenever you want. Pokatcle, kdyi ji nekdo oslovil, zgervenala se jako ruzicka. — Whenever anybody addressed her, she blushed like a little rose. Az udelarn vkchny zkou gky, pojedu na prazdniny k molt — When I pass all my exams, I'll go to the sea coast for holidays. (In the future tense temporal kdy2' is replaced by ai; kdyt keeps the conditional meaning.) Kdyt zkougky neudelam, zUstanu cele let° doma. — If I don't pass the exams, I'll stay at home the whole summer. Sotvate jsme si sedli na 'nista, koncert za6al. — No sooner had we taken our seats when the concert began. Jakmile zapadlo slunce, zgalo 1)3'4 zima. — As soon as the sun set it started being cold. Poekam, dokud nepfijde§. — I'll wait till you come. Odekl drive, nez jsem staeil cokoliv odpovedet. — He left before I had time to answer. I3ude trvat jeste nekolik let, nez se naueig poicadne 6esky. -- It'll take you some more years before you learn Czech thoroughly.

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in LaGrange hosts Christmas Open House

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You are invited to attend the Fourth Annual TCHCC Christmas Open House to be held on December 4, 2004, from 1 to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. This year, the TCHCC Guild members will create a festive atmosphere of Christmas past, by decorating each of the buildings on the site. During the Open House, the Belfry, Migl House, and the TCHCC Amphitheater will be decorated in a simple Christmas tradition. Guild members will be stationed at each location. The Kalich House Visitors Center will be decorated to reflect an early Christmas at the house. This would be a good time to do your Christmas shopping in the TCHCC Gift Shop. The Kalich House Visitors Center's regular hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa might appear just about anywhere during the afternoon. Be on your best behavior, for he is always watching. Starting at the Fair Pavilion, a hayride (weather permitting) will carry you around the grounds then back to the Fair Pavilion, Where you will be treated to an old-fashioned decorated Christmas tree, festive decorations, and a Christmas sing-along. Refreshments will be served and goodie bags for the children will be distributed.

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Once again, it is polka time in Ellinger, Texas, the little community with a dancing heritage on Highway 71 between LaGrange and Columbus. Yes, folks, the 12th Annual Ellinger Polka Fest is coming up on Sunday, December 5, at the venerable Chamber of Commerce Hall, visible from Highway 71. This first-Sunday-of-December dance officially opens the Christmas dancing season, and it is one of our favorites. Music will be by the Dujka Brothers and the Vrazel's Polka Band from 1 to 7 p.m. A polka mass starts it all off at 11 a.m. with Monsignor Ben Mazurkiewicz and Father Jack Maddux co-celebrating, with music by the Dujka Brothers. A fried chicken and sausage dinner prepared locally will be served after the mass—only $6 per plate. Plates to go and kolaches will also be available. In the afternoon, there will be sausage wraps, chicken by the piece, and nachos. As always, there are plenty of cold drinks. Ready to kick off the Christmas dancing season? Come to Ellinger for good food, good times, and good friends on Sunday, December 5. —SPJST-

Heritage Society presents annual awards Czech

The historic 101-year-old Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall was the site of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas Fall Membership State meeting held on November 13, 2004. Over 200 members and guests traveled to Austin County from many areas of Texas. The fall membership meeting was hosted by the Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend County. Judge Gladys Jurchak Oakley, Austin County Court of Law, welcomed the members of the Czech Heritage Society to Austin County. Laura Schumann, President of the German Texans Society, Austin County, also welcomed all to Austin County. The speaker for the occasion was Ann Becker Lindemann, from Industry, Texas, who spoke on "The Czechs of Austin County." During the afternoon meeting, the Czech Heritage Society presented three awards in the living and deceased categories. The CHS Award was presented to Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center President Retta Chandler who resides in DeSoto, Texas. The Texas

Czech Heritage and Cultural Center is located in La Grange, Texas. This award is presented annually to a living individual who is doing a great deal to preserve and promote Czech Heritage in Texas. The Blaha-Hejl Memorial Award was presented in memory of Robert Roesner. Jane Roesner, his wife, and Betty Roesner, his mother, accepted the award. This award recognizes a deceased individual who was a member of the Czech Heritage Society and had given much of himself to promote the Czech Heritage and culture. This CHS Fall Membership meeting was dedicated to Robert's memory, for he had been a member of the Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend County Chapter. The Blaha-Hejl Award recognizes a deceased individual who promoted the Czech heritage and culture, but had not been a member of the Czech Heritage Society. The Reverend Arnost Bergmann, born August 13, 1797, in Zapudov, died April 6, 1877, in Corsicana, Texas, was recognized with this award. The award certificate was accepted by Lillia Mae Peter of Pasadena, who is a great-granddaughter, and Angelina Kretzschmar of San Antonio, who is a great-great-granddaughter of Arnost Bergmann. Descendants of the Czech and Moravian pioneers who immigrated to Texas and came through or settled in Cat Spring were given a certificate, signed by CHS Chairman of the Board Dan Hrna, and CHS President Evelyn Skopik. The certificate designated the descendant to be a member of the Texas Czech Pioneer Family. Certificates were presented to Dorothy Kaspar, Ted Kaspar, Marie Gottfried, Mary Jane Krajca Heard, William J. Kocurek, Lillia Mae Peter, Angelina Kretzschmar, Robert James Sebesta, Charles Kretzschmar, Bernard Drab, and Bennie Marek. The day's activities closed with the group singing, led by Robert Ermis, of "Texas Our Texas" and "God Bless America." The mission of the Czech Heritage Society is to preserve and promote the genealogy, history, heritage, culture, and language of the Czechs and the Czech Moravians of Texas. The society holds genealogical seminars and workshops in various parts of the state to assist people in locating their Czech ancestors and documenting their family histories. The Czech Heritage Society of Texas is a non-denominational, nonprofit organization granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service. The CHS Office/Library/Archives is located at 4117 Willowbend in Houston. The phone number is (866) 293-2443, and the internet website is www.czechheritage.org . There are 14 CHS chapters in Texas. —SPJST-

14/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

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@wm.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. COMMERCIAL RATES SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. Advertising not related to SPJST lodge events. $25.00 2 3/8" x 5" $12.50 2 3/8" x 5" $50.00 4 7/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" $25.00 $100.00 10" x 5" 10" x 5" $50.00

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.

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 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Country Star Restaurant in Collinsville, Texas. For information, call Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359; or Bill and Angie Heitzman (903) 437-5561. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, December 3—Social/decorate hall, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 4—RVOS 46 Christmas party Sunday, December 5—Lodge meeting, 2, p.m.: and Christmas party Sunday, December 12--Straten Christmas party Friday, December 17—Social/games Saturday, December 18—Beseda Christmas party Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the 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 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. Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Vrazels, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $10/person. Black-eyed peas, corn bread, sausage, and coffee served after dance. No reservations. 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) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, December 4—Private Christmas party Saturday, December 11—Private wedding Saturday, December 18—Private birthday party Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: TC Taylor. For reservations, call (254) 7712091. 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, November 25—Dining room rental Saturday, November 27—Rental Wednesday, December 1—Dining room rental Saturday, December 4—Rental Sunday, December 5—SPJST Lodge 25 and RVOS No. 51 Annual Christmas Party: Doors open at 3 p.m. Installation of 2005 officers, 3:30 p.m. Music, entertainment by Lodge 25 Youth Club. Chili supper. Santa will also be there. Please bring canned food for the needy. Monday, December 6—Dining room rental Thursday, December 9—Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 11—Private rental Saturday, December 18—Dining room rental Sunday, December 19—Annual Martinek Christmas party Friday, December 24—Dining room rental Saturday, December 25—Dining room rental Sunday, December 26—Dining room rental Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 19.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 26—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. 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) 3529139; (512) 352-7442. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 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 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 35, ELK 4—Spivey's Saturday, December Crossing Saturday, December 11—Cherokee Rose Sunday, December 12—SPJST Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Heart of Texas Road Gang

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 Saturday, December 4—Private rental Sunday, December 5—Christmas party, Installation of 2005 officers: 11 a.m. registration with meal to follow at 12:30 p.m. Members are urged to bring two canned goods to be donated to the Blessing Cup. Saturday, December 11—Private rental Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall. LODGE 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, December 4—Little River Play Boys, c/w Saturday, December 11—No dance Sunday, December 12—Historical Marker Dedication, 1 p.m. Memorial program, 3 p.m. with Santa Claus. Social hour, 4 p.m. Christmas dinner, 5 p.m. Make plans for this event! Saturday, December 18—Open Saturday, December 25—No dance: Merry Christmas. Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Jerry Haisler and Melody Five, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. 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 Binger Fire Department.

LODGE 54, WEST Saturday, 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) 8265343 (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 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. Hall phone (361) 852-9982; or (361) 854-8423. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-746151395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Sunday, December 12—Lodge Christmas Party/Dinner/Youth Program, 5 p.m. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; 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 27—No dance Saturday, December 4—Jack Melick, big band. *Dress code. $12 Saturday, December 11—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $6 Saturday, December 18—Henry Tannenberger, ballroom, polka/variety. *Dress code. $7 Saturday, December 25—No dance Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Gus Lindemann, big band. *Dress code. 8 p.m. to midnight. Reservations, please.

Wednesday, November 24, 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. 3-00-621-2077-41001. 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, 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 17—ChristmasFriday, December Ballroom: Dave Alexander Friday, December 24 Closed Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Charlie Patteson

LODGE 142, HOUSTON Friday, December 12—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 p.m. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated.

Lodge 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) 6241361.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.

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) 7802191.

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

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 156, BAYTOWN Sunday, December 5—Lodge Meeting at Antonio's on Baker Road in Baytown Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of the month at 6 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 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 Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Texas Star 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.

LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees' meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth club meeting dates are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18-083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

LODGE 139, DANBUR Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 922-1553.

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 141, SEAL Lodge meetings are now held every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy.

"NTON DGE 179, Lodge meetings are 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) 465-8538; 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 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 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 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. 1-74-20733095-41002.

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 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) 2551554; or (512) 255-3415.

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) 688-1027; Tereso Hernandez (210) 364-3620; or Tammy Hernandez (210) 378-3887.

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 Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 6 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 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 246, MORGAN'S POINT 7—Lodge December Tuesday, Chartering, Frank's Lakeview in Belton, 6:30 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. —SPJST-

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Lodge 1, Fayetteville President/FAC Glenn Pflughaupt Vice President Betty Heinsohn Secretary Irene Polansky Treasurer Brenda Minarcik Y.L. Ronnie Pflughaupt Lodge 9, Snook President Donnie Hejl Vice President/FAC Bonnie Walker Second Vice President David Kovar Secretary Stacey Eldridge Treasurer Donnie Victorick Reporter Ann Schoeneman Youth Leader Marie Shelfer Assist. Y.L. Sharon Kovar Lodge 13, Dime Box President Richard Ford Vice President/FAC LaDonna Jatzlau Secretary Dorothy Rackel Treasurer Debbie Kostelka Reporter Sue Ellen David Youth Leader Sharon Russell Assist. Y.L. Carla West Lodge 186, Caldwell President Victor Mendez Vice President/FAC Larry Brinkman Secretary/Reporter Elwood Moore Treasurer Thomas Cannon Youth Leader Michelle Mendez Assist. Y.L. Yolanda Brinkman/ Lana Teakell Lodge 189, Bryan College-Station President Albert Ray Scasta First Vice President Henry Mayo Second Vice President/FAC Claudia Pine Secretary/Treasurer/Financial Secretary/Reportel Charles Munday *Lodge 234, Lockhart DistricI Two Lodge 15, Buckholts President Doug Williams Vice President Mary Chudej FAC/Secretary Dorothy Tomascik Treasurer Virginia Williams Reporter Hilda Buts

Lodge 20, Granger President Norma Cavanaugh First Vice President Rudy Hajda FAC Rita Marburger Second Vice President Leslie Loessin Secretary/Reporter Ruble Loessin Treasurer Bridget Bohac Youth Leader Emilie Tischler Assist. Y.L. Deborah Spanel Lodge 177, Academy President Kathy Fritz First Vice President Louis Driska Second Vice President Helen Bland FAC Jackie Beck Secretary/Reporter Joanne Hutka Treasurer Josie Mitchell Youth Leader Linda Wagner Lodge 182, Falls County President Curtis Treat Vice President/FAC Donald Beckendod Secretary Susan Petry Treasurer Darlene Komar Reporter Jeannie Beckendorf Youth Leader Jason Beckendorf Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy President Bob Miracle First Vice President/FAC/ Financial Secretary Dan Ferguson Second Vice President Allen Trigg Secretary/Treasurer Linda Roming Reporter Leonard Mikeska Youth Leader Monica Ferguson Lodge 221, Harker Heights President Jim Wiest Secretary/Treasurer Ann Paruzinski Youth Leader Suzy Wiest Assist. Y.L. Zachary Kramer

Lodge 54, West President Wilburn Willis Vice President Freddie Kaluza FAC/Financial Secretary Maxine Sefcik Secretary/Reporter Anne Emery Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar Lodge 84, President 'Justine Yeager Vice President Ben Jarma FAC Mertie F. Rejcek Secretary Cheryl Petr Treasurer Jimmy Liska Reporter Rose Scott Youth Leader Bessie Petr Assist. Y.L. Lynda Novak Lodge 135, Ennis President Evelyn Novotny Vice President Jerry Chudej FAC/Reporter Larry Laznovsky Secretary/Treasurer/ Financial Secretary Sylvia Laznovsky *Lodge 253, Mineral Wells D:s rict Four Lodge 76, Wichita Falls President Mary Jane Michna Vice President/FAC Aileen Pokorny Secretary/Treasurer Mary Ann Cook Reporter Dianna Ibarra *Lodge 207, Iowa Park Lodge 215, South Plains President Michael Angeley Vice President/FAC Kelly Draper Secretary Nancy Williams Youth Leader Janeece Williams *Lodge 222, Vernon Lodge 229, Abilene President Janice Stevens Vice President Susie Hudson Secretary Lisa Smith Treasurer Tammy Coupland Reporter Sherry Moore Youth Leader Leta Cross

Lodge 139, Danbury President Lonnie Lostak Vice President Monte Baldwin FAC Lorenda Baldwin Secretary Linda Vrazel Treasurer Ella Marie Filipp Reporter Winnie Stefka Lodge 156, Baytown President Christopher Vojacek Vice President Stephanie Vojacek FAC/Secretary/Reporter Veronica Vojacek Treasurer Darrell Vojacek Lodge 172, Pasadena President Robert Mayfield First Vice President/FAC Lillia Mae Peter Second Vice President/ Reporter Julius Zella Secretary Karen Warren Treasurer Tony Tucker Financial Secretary Helen Schewe Youth Leader Jo Mayfield Assist. Y.L. Linda Bailey Lodge 175, Rosenberg President/Treasurer/ Financial Secretary/ Reporter Pat Parma Secretary Guenter Merkle

*Lodge 256, Denver City Diste7-' Lodge 91, Crosby President Chester Stasney Vice President Malba Smesny FAC Marie Stasney Secretary Vonda Smesny Treasurer Evelyn Wotipka

*Lodge 223, Palacios

Lodge 133, San Antonio President Jarolyn Popp Vice President/ FAC Vicki Reese Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter Michelle Popp Lodge 202, Jourdanton President Jeff Barta First Vice President Jose M. Huizar Second Vice President/FAC Mary Ann Barta Secretary Bettie House Treasurer Melba Novosad Youth Leader Joan Wiederhold Assist. Y.L. Brenda Gonzales/ Belenda Barta

strict Lodge 23, Moravia President Albert Olsovsky Vice President Marilyn Palmquist FAC Millie Berger Secretary Kathleen Guenther Treasurer/Financial Secretary Eddie Vrana Lodge 30, Taiton President/Reporter Karen Kaspar Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele FAC/Secretary Wanda Dorotik Treasurer/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela

*Lodge 237, West Austin *Lodge 246, Morgan's Point President Ron Cornwell Vice President/FAC David Nauert Secretary/Reporter Ginger Greger Treasurer Linda Baggerly Youth Leader Emma Perry

Lodge 184, Moulton President Elmer Michna Vice President/ FAC Gary Wagner Secretary Gay Nell Bates Treasurer Johnnie Hoffman Financial Secretary James S. Filipp

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

Lodge 239, Hondo President Terry Hernandez Vice President Juan Lopez Secretary Xavier Guedea Treasurer Tammy Hernandez Youth Leader Jonathan Ybarra Lodge 247, San Marcos President Pete Sierra Vice President Art Lopez Secretary Roxanne Garza Treasurer Gloria Sierra Youth Leader Bobby Cast *Lodge 250, Harlingen *Lodge 251, Pearsall President Elsa Martinez Vice President Eva Garza Secretary/Treasurer Michelle Nieto Reporter Juliana Lazano Youth Leader Veronica Coronado *Lodge Not Chartered

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