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Travis Krpec Lodge 30, Taiton
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(800) 727-7578 • FAX: (254) 774-7447 On the Worldwide Web at www.spjst.com VESTNIK (USPS 658-180) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourthweek of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates arc $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members' fees arc paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Templ~: TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, T x and additíonal mailing offices. The exchange of ofinions, ideas and information is a vital aspec of our fraternal Socie!:}'. 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@Ývm.com
OFFICERS BRIAN VANICEK, FIC PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com
GENE McBRIDE, FICF VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com
LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY- TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 email: lanitaa@spjst.com
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SE.CRETARY 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
STANLEYR. 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) 282-5065 District Four - BeverlY. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 District Five - Mildred Holeman, l 006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 District Si" - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246
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 District Three· Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Fonr • Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Clara Broz, 1507 W.T.C. Jester, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-6120 District Six· Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven • Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 -(830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One· Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two • Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three • Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76180- (817) 281-0666 District Four • Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 -(325) 234-8117 District Five· Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-7489 District Six • Jerome IIlavaty, 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 DISTRICT2 Zachary Kramer Mobile: (254) 541-5820 DISTRlCT3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT4 William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (325) 442-3038 or (325) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICTS Lynn Johnsen, FIC, (281) 599-0952 Mobile: (281) 635-9293 email: spjst_sfr5@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT6 • Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Mgbile: (979) 332-1616 email: kkaspar@wcecnet.net DISTRICT7 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 POSITION VACANT
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Orel will be making appearances Thanks to Supreme Lodge Vice around the state in 2005. He will travPresident Gene McBride for sharing el to most parades with the SPJST some great advice from Jack and Gary Float. Final details on his statewide Kinder of the KBI Group-s-the group appearances are still being worked out. that trains our state field representatives. They write, "You have heard it Vestnik Holiday Deadlines said, 'What you see is what you get.' Please note the following deadlines Consider this alternative: What you for the Vestnik due to the Christmas expect is what you get. Expect great and New Year's holidays: things . of yourself. Expect high achievement. Expect the best. Vestnik dated December 29 Tuesday, December 21 at 12 noon ''The bumblebee does not know it is aerodynamically impossible for him to Vestnik dated January 5 fly. He simply expects it of himself! Tuesday, December 28 at 12 noon What do you expect of yourself? Are you like the bumblebee who does Please plan accordingly to meet not know he cannot fly? Or do you limit yourself by staying within restric- these deadlines. Also, the Vestnik will begin printing tive boundaries? at the Temple Daily Telegram with the "Dr. Denis Waitley challenges you, January 5, 2005, issue. The Vestnik 'Make your goals out of reach ... but will have a new look with this issue. It never out of sight.' Meggido Message will be printed in color. We are still has said, 'If you have accomplished all working out a lot of details with the you planned for yourself, you have not Telegram. We're looking forward to planned enough.' Do not limit yourbringing you a colorful Vestnik. self by planning only that which is pos- · sible to accomplish." With a new year just around the cor- "Dear Santa" Letters Don't forget to mail, fax, or email in ner, it's important to start thinking your "Dear Santa" letters. And, this is about setting goals for 2005. One year not just for kids. The Vestnik is lookmay seem like a long time but we all ing for everyone's "Dear Santa" letknow how quickly it goes by. Imagine ters. Your holiday wishes (75 words or yourself next year at this time. Where less) will be published in · the do you want to be? What do you want December 22 Vestnik. The deadline is to accomplish in one year? Start makDecember 14 so send yours in today ing plans now and do whatever it takes to: to achieve those goals. And, what Vestnik Editor Melanie 'Zavodny about your lodge? How about taking a PO Box 100 few minutes at an upcoming meeting Temple, Texas 76503 and setting some goals for your lodge. Email: melaniez@vvm.com One very important goal for your Fax: (254) 774-7447 lodge to set is the number of insurance applications that your lodge will write Congratulations, Tammy! in 2005. And, how about setting a goal Congratulations to District Two for getting new members to participate Publication Committee Member in your lodge activities. Remember, Tammy Whatley and her husband make your goals out of reach but never Alan. They are the proud parents. of a out of sight. son, -Collin Reed Whatley, who was born on October 22. A Big SPJST Welcome Orel, the SPJST Eagle, was born on Frieda Wuensche December 1, 2004. He is very happy Sincere sympathy is extended to to finally arrive in Texas and in the District Two Director · Bobby SPJST. Orel looks forward to meeting Wuensche and his family. Brother the SPJST members around the state. Bobby's mother, Frieda Wuensche, See his message on the back page of passed away last week. this week's Vestnik. -SPJST-
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 Morningside, , Mortgage Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 Rates District Four - Leta Cross, P.O. Box 1124, Abilene, Texas 79604 (325) 437-0456 75% Owner Residence/ District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Farm Property Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas (713) 649-6138 5.75% for 1 to 15 years District Six - Marcy Dorotík, 250 I Tanglewilde, No. 6.25% for 16 to 20 years 159, Houston, Texas 77063 - (713) 907-1630 6.75% for 21 to 30 years District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 578 FM 1347, Stockdale, Texas 78160 - (830) 745-2702 - email: 85% Owner wap6564@felpsis.net Residence/Property SPJST 7.25% for 1 to 30 years LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Commercial Property Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator 6. 75% for 1 to 1 O years Office: (254) 773-1575 • P.O. Box JOO Temple, Texas 76503 7.00% for 11 to 15 years
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Youth Program announces 2005 theme: "Soaring to New Heights" Dear Youth Leaders, Season's Greetings from the President's Office! Best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for the time and energy that you devoted to the SPJST and to our Youth Program in 2004. You are making a positive difference in the lives of our young people. It saddens me to inform you that we have accepted the resignation of SPJST State Youth Director Trissa Klement. Personal and family obligations prompted Trissa's departure. Please join me in wishing her well. In the short time that she was here, Trissa
displayed the makings of a winning team player; moreover, she possessed the kind of caring and giving spirit that is the hallmark of a true fraternalist. To the many of you who welcomed Trissa into your lodges and hearts, thank you for your kindness. With regards to designating a new SPJST State Youth Director, please know that several qualified individuals applied for the position when it was first posted this summer. I am reviewing these and other applicants for the Supreme Lodge's timely consideration. In the meantime, please know that Assistant to the State Youth Director Peggy Sue Pancake and I are here to help you. Good news! In the month of November, five SPJST lodges started laying the groundwork for four new youth clubs! That's Lodge 54, West in District Three; Lodge 157, Lubbock in District Four; Lodge 246, Morgan's
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Point in District Two; Lodge 250, Harlingen in District Seven; and Lodge 251, Pearsall in District Seven. They're not official-not yet; however, we look for them all to be up and running in the coming weeks and months! DYCs Meet in Temple District Youth Counselors met in Temple on November 6 to review the various aspects of the Youth Program for 2005. All aspects of the program, including Youth Achievement Days, Summer Camp and the various seasonal youth contests were discussed. The 2005 Youth Program theme will be "SPJST--Soaring to New Heights." This theme coincides with the SPJST Supreme Lodge's 2004 decision to designate an eagle as the official SPJST mascot. Incidentally, the mascot's name is Orel. "Orel" is the Czech word for eagle. An eagle mascot suit and various costumes - have been ordered. Expect to see Orel the SPJST eagle riding high atop the SPJST float and appearing at various public celebrations in the coming months. On a related note, the SPJST's summer camp theme "Soaring to Our Goals" ties in nicely with the overall theme. Camp theme parties will encourage campers to dress up as what they would like to be when they grow up. Related camp craft ideas were also discussed. With regards to the 2005 Youth Leaders Workshop, DYCs expressed an interest in returning to the weekend program as in past years. The tentative dates are April 8 to 10. We are currently looking at several locations, including the San Antonio area, to host the 2005 workshop. The Leaders in Training Workshop agenda was also discussed. Plans were made to include CPR instruction and first aid training as part of the curriculum. The tentative LIT camp dates are June 10 to 12 with the location still under consideration. DYCs also discussed incorporating the new Safety Smart Program into the SPJST Youth Program. Safety Smart is an injury prevention program designed to help young people and their families create safer homes and communities by teaching them the skills and knowledge they need to make positive choices about their personal safety and well-being. Starting in January, Safety Smart materials will be included in each monthly packet to youth leaders. The monthly Vestnik projects will also reflect the safety theme of the month. This is an exciting addition to the program and one which has been in the works for some time. Thanks to District Four Youth Counselor Leta Cross for her assistance in developing the new program.
Our youth enrollment quota was 500! Now listen: It gets better! Through the middle of November, the total number of applications written exceeded 3,500. Our statewide quota for the year was 2,345! As a result of achieving these two targets, numerous incentives will kick in for those adult lodges and youth clubs that achieve their quotas for 2004. That will translate to cash incentive awards to be presented at the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet to be held on Saturday, February 26, 2005. Quarterly Reports Due December 15 On a related note, Youth Leaders, please make every effort to submit your quarterly reports on or before December 15. This is the second quarterly report for September, October, and November. These reports help to determine how many funds your youth club receives at the spring meeting and how much money your district receives for its youth activities. And, as the Supreme Lodge passed last year, youth clubs that do not submit their quarterly reports on time lose out on their incentives. This can mean losing hundreds of dollars for your youth club as well as youth leader incentives. Please know that you may also fax your quarterly reports into the Fraternal Department at (254) 7747447. 2005 SPJST Camp Tee Shirt Design Contest The camp tee shirt theme is "SPJST-Soaring to New Heights." Complete information and an official entry form will appear in the youth section of next week's Vestnik. Please encourage all of your youth club members to enter. The grand prize is a shopping spree at Wal-Mart. Contest deadline is January 30, 2005. All participants receive 20 merit points and a participation certificate. SPJST Scholarships and Leadership Grants All members who are high school seniors or college undergraduates are encouraged to apply for both the SPJST General Scholarship and Leadership Grant. For more information or for applications, please call Sandra Dubcak in the Fraternal Department. Completed scholarship applications and related application materials must be postmarked on or before February 1, 2005. 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Thanks to all of the young people and youth clubs who have contributed to this wonderful project. All young people who donate at least $2 will receive 20 merit points. All young people who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate.
Vestnik Project Due Dates Youth Christmas Tree November Vestnik projects are due Throughout the holiday season, the on December 10. Second quarter Home Office will feature the Youth (September, October and November) •Christmas Tree with all of the will be totaled after this date. statewide winning youth ornaments. December Vestnik projects are due on Czech Christmas customs, including a Czech Christmas tree will also be on January 10. display in the museum. Best Wishes to You and Yours for a Join Hands 2004 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Membership Drive Update Through the middle of November, Year! Fraternally, more than 1,200 youngsters have been Brian Vanicek, FIC written into the SPJST in 2004! Supreme Lodge President Thanks to our sales representatives and -SPJSTto all of you who provided referrals!
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SPJST Sales Representatives' all 2004 Class Schedule Dear SPJST Sales Representatives, Fall sales representative classes began on Monday, November 15. New products are being 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 One, Three, and Five. Fraternally yours, Gene McBride, FICF Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST-
District Two Wednesday, December 15 SPJST Home Office Temple. Texas Two Classes-1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
District Seven Monday, December 13 Atascosa Insurance Agency (Joe Huizar, Agent) 1305 Brown Avenue Jourdanton, Texas 6 p.m.
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Thursday, December 16 Lodge 20, Granger 6 p.m. District Four Tuesday, December 14 Fort Stockton Insurance (Phil Chamberlain, Agent) 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 16 LaQuinta Inn (Wurzbach and IH 10) 9542 IH 10 West San Antonio, Texas 6 p.m. Monday, December 20 Jim's Restaurant 1437 North IH 35 San Marcos, Texas 6 p.m.
District Six Rescheduled Class Thursday, December 16 Taiton Community Center Taiton, Texas 6 p.m.
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District Seven Family Fun Day held in Floresville The District Seven Family Fun Day was held Sunday, November 21, 2004, at Lodge 107, Floresville with 74 people attending. President Jeff Barta presided. Posting the colors and leading the Pledge of Allegiance were Lodge 107 Youth Club members Josh Bayer, Zachary Bayer, Lian Pruski, and Travis Purchis. All officers were present. Lodges represented were: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 117, Robstown Lodge 185, New Braunfels Lodge 202, Jourdanton Lodge 217, Alice Special guests were Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek; Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas and wife, Betty; State FAC Michael Morris; and State Youth Director Trissa Klement. Lodge 107 President Glen Pruski welcomed everyone. Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas brought greetings from the Supreme Lodge and reported SPJST is financially well. Supreme Lodge Chairman and District Seven Director Bob Bayer reported a
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00••••••••• • ••••• • • • • • • heavy workload. He said that the books are in excellent condition, and the sales representatives are doing a great job. District Seven State Field Representative Hector Garcia recognized the sales representatives present and expressed appreciation for their hard work. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek introduced the now former State Youth Director Trissa Klement and new State FAC Michael Morris. FAC Glen Pruski announced signups for contests. SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum Director Roxanne Bertrand presented a Bronze Award certificate to District Seven for its support. Sidewalk bricks are for sale for $50. SPJST Education and Nature Center Director Jerry Elzner thanked the district for its support. District Youth Counselor Wendy Pruski thanked everyone for donations for District Seven youth camp. Lodge 185, New Braunfels will host the 2005 District Seven Spring Meeting. Thanks to Brian Vanicek, Trissa Klement, and Michael Morris for serving as contest judges. Silent auction proceeds were split between the SPJST LAM and ENC. Everyone enjoyed the delicious meal, fellowship, and participating in all activities. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST-
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Lodge 4, Hallettsville Christmas celebration, meeting December 12 Dear Members, Our lodge will hold its Christmas meeting on Sunday, December 12, 2004, at the American Legion Hall, beginning at 12 noon. A dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. The youth club will provide the baked turkey and ham with the members bringing side dishes and desserts. The youth will present a program and Santa will be stopping by to visit. Bingo will be played, and door prizes will be given. Election of officers will be held at the meeting. See you December 12 for dinner, games, program, door prizes, and meeting. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST-
Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard meets December 12 Lodge
Dear Members, A reminder: This next Sunday is the 12th of December—and it's time, again, for Lodge Karel Jonas' end of year monthly meeting. It will be held at 2 p.m. in the meeting room of the East Bernard Branch Library, located at 746 Clubside Drive. There will be a special fare for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon after the meeting. It would be greatly appreciated if members that plan to attend would bring some kind of side dish
and/or a dessert. At this writing, it was learned that our lodge secretary Helen A. Kelner was fighting a bug and lodge FAC Everette Kaminsky had a cataract operation on December 2. We wish them both to get well quickly. To the faithful: Plan to attend, see you Sunday, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-
29, Taylor sets December 12 Christmas party Lodge
SPJST Lodge 29, President Ronnie Rieger brought the monthly meeting to order at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 14. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Linda Pospisil gave the minutes from last month's meeting. They were approved as read. Ronnie Rieger gave the treasurer's report. We had a new member join us at Lodge 29—Scott Johnson. We had a tarok tournament on November 16. We had only 32 players. It was disappointing for such a small group. Franklin Schlesinger had the write-up on all the winners in the December 1 Vestnik. We voted to give $50 to Blue Santa. We had 28 members present for our meeting. Christmas Party Lodge 29, Taylor will celebrate the Christmas holiday with a party on December 12 at 3 p.m. Turkey and dressing will be furnished. Members
President Ronnie Rieger Vice President Donna Pasemann Secretary Linda Pospisil Treasurer Tammy Whatley Reporter Dorothy Markert Parliamentarian Edwin Adamek Youth Leader Carol Green
We hope to see you at the Christmas party and meeting on December 12. Wishing you all a very happy holidays. Fraternally, Dorothy Markert —SPJST-
30, Taiton Christmas social this Sunday Lodge
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-
35, Elk elects 2005 officers
Lodge 6, Cottonwood members recognized the November birthday celebrants. They are, pictured, from left, Johnnie Krizan, Lucille Sulak, Georgie Soukup, and Milton Peterson.
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes Hanna Taouil, who is in kindergarten and lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Hanna was born July 25, 1995, to Cambay Clark. Hanna enjoys playing with Polly Pockets and Barbie dolls. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clark of Heath, the great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie I. Krajca of Ennis, and the greatgreat-granddaughter of Annie Martinek of Ennis. They are all members of Lodge 25, Ennis. —S PJST-
Property Committee Edmond Tate, Frances Tallas Frankie Pustejovsky, Mark Basile and Jessie Pospisil
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The meeting of Lodge 35, Elk was called to order on November 14, 2004, at 3 p.m. by President Randy Pavelka. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the members. On the sick list was Kathy Kubitza, and Bennie Beran. We hope you are feeling better. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes from the October meeting.
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These were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report. The chairpersons gave their reports and thanked everyone who helped. District Three Director Johnnie Krizan talked to us. He then presented the Lifetime Achiever awards to Ervin Dieterich, Peggy Dieterich, Ella Mary Kimble, Helen Dulock, and Louise Beran. Ruby Pavelka stood in for Louise. We had election of officers and the following were elected: President Randy Pavelka Vice President Freddie Kubitza First Vice President Gene Edward Pavelka FAC Ruby Pavelka Secretary Carla Pavelka Treasurer/Guide Barbara Pavelka Reporter Dorothy Banik Director Johnnie Krizan then installed the officers. We thank Johnnie for his visit and for all he does. We always enjoy him coming to our lodge. Our next meeting will be December 12. We will celebrate Christmas with a chicken and spaghetti meal. We hope to see you all then. Fraternally, Dorothy Banik, Reporter —SPJST-
39, Bryan celebrates holiday season Lodge
Attention Members of Lodge 39: Our Christmas party will be held on December 12 at the same place and time as our regular meeting. No side dishes will be needed. Come and enjoy!
6NESTN1K—Wednesday, December 8, 2004 doors will open at 2 p.m. with a short meeting before the meal at 4 p.m. Santa Claus and Mrs Claus will arrive. Door prizes will be distributed. For the January 16, 2005, meeting, members are asked to -bring desserts. Chairman of the Cheer and Lodge 65, Crosby will hold its Condolence Committee Emma Ceska December meeting on December 18 at had Dorothy Veselka give the report. Baytown Seafood, located at 14226 Get well cards were sent to Johnnie FM 2100 Road in Crosby, Texas, at 2. Gaidusek, Sr., Hattie Kucera, and p.m. Lunch will be served followed by Henry Veselka. Sympathy cards were a brief business meeting and the elec- sent to the family of Joe Kozlovsky, to tion of officers. Please RSVP to the family of Louise Matus, and to the Louise Pavlik at (281) 357-5820 or James Holacka family on the death of Jerry Prochazka at (281) 328-3004 by his mother Regina Holacka. December 15. Sister Diana Engelke gave the book—SPJSTkeeping report.
Lodge 65, Crosby next meeting, election of officers December 18
LODGE 35, ELK OFFICERS: District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, at the podium, installs the Lodge 35 officers. The officers are, pictured, from left, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruby Pavelka, Reporter Dorothy Banik, Treasurer Barbara Pavelka, Secretary Carla Pavelka, First Vice President Gene Edward Pavelka, Vice President Freddie Kubitza, and President Randy Pavelka.
LIFETIME ACHIEVERS: Lodge 35 President Randy Pavelka, far left, and District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, far right, present Lifetime Achiever awards to Lodge 35 members. Members receiving the awards, from left, are Ervin Dieterich, Peggy Dieterich, Ella Mary Kimble (standing in for Louise Beran), Ruby Pavelka, and Helen Dulock. On December 10 at 5:30 p.m., our youth and adults will be visiting the Sherwood Health Center. We will pass out gifts, sing Christmas carols, and show our love and concern for the patients. I have been so proud and impressed by our youth—how they hug the elderly, wish them a merry Christmas, and give such joy to everyone there. It is a blessing to see this and how much it means to the patients. After the visit, we shall all go out to eat and just have a lot of fun. Lillie 0' Shields —SPJST---
Lodge 47, Seaton annual Christmas party December 12 Dear Brothers and Sisters, The dedication of the historical marker will be on Sunday, December 12 at our annual lodge Christmas party. The day begins at 1 p.m. with the marker dedication. The afternoon continues with a memorial program at 3 p.m., youth club program and Santa Claus; social hour with beer, eggnog, and soft drinks served at 4 p.m.; and supper served at 5 p.m. with ham and turkey, dressing and all the trimmings. Members are asked to bring salads and sweets. Everyone in the family is invited although maybe only one is a member. This will be a full day of activities so make plans to come early and stay late. Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 49, ROwena plans December 13 Christmas party Lodge 49, Rowena will have its annual Christmas party on December 13 at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Meal and refreshments will be furnished by the lodge. All members are invited to attend. Please bring cards and dominoes or games you might wish to play. Fraternally, Sylvia Rollwitz, Vice President —SPJST-
Lodge 51, Ellinger meets December 10 Lodge 51, Ellinger will have its Christmas meeting on December 10 at Ellinger Fire Station at 6:30 p.m. A stew meal will be served. Members are asked to bring a dessert. Fraternally, Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST-
Lodge 66, Waco presents November meeting report. The meeting was called to order by President George Pauling on November 21, 2004, at 2:30 p.m. at Linden Hall in Elm Mott with all officers present. There were 25 members and one guest, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, present. Members stood for a moment of silent prayer for our deceased members, Louise Matus and Joe Kozlovsky. Secretary Dana McAdams read the minutes of the October 17, 2004, meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Dana also read correspondence from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek reminding lodges that it is time to select the Fraternalist of the Year. She also read correspondence from Supreme Lodge Secretary Lanita Anglin about needing updates on names and addresses of members. She also read a letter from Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride listing quotas of sales for the year 2004. Chairman of the Board John Engelke reported that the board met today at 1:30 p.m, and he had Secretary of the Board LaNell Brem read the minutes of that meeting. FAC Mary Alice Langlotz reported that she received her November letter from Assistant FAC Tammy Martinez. She stated that Michael Morris is the new State FAC; the SPJST Home Office Holiday Open House is on December 6, and December 17 is the deadline for forms for Fraternalist of the Year. Sister Mary Alice gave the dates for the state tournaments for 2005. They are: State Taroky on February 5 at Lodge 29, Taylor; State Straight Domino Tournament on March 5 at Lodge 47 Seaton; State "42" Tournament on April 2 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood; State Horseshoe on May 15 at Lions Park in Temple; and golf tournament on October 8 at Mill Creek in Salado. Chairman of the Entertainment Committee Michael Galler reported that the committee met today. Barbecue sandwiches, chips, and pickles are being served today along with the desserts that the members brought. For the Christmas party, Eddie Ray's Catering will cater the meal of fried chicken, sausage, corn, green beans, cobbler, and tea. The committee will meet at Linden Hall at 7:30 a.m. on December 5 to decorate the hall. The
Youth Leader's Report Youth Leader Sister Debbie Galler reported that there were three youth and three adults present at today's meeting. They discussed the Christmas program. The youth will be going to Six Flags with the District Three youth. The youth will deliver crafts that they made to the Nursing Center in Moody on Wednesday, November 23 at 2 p.m. They are making name tags for the Christmas party. The youth Christmas Party is on December 14 at 7 p.m. at Mr. Gatti's. The youth are making treat bags for Santa and Mrs. Claus to hand out, and they will also have a prize drawing. The members want to thank the youth for the beautiful turkeys they made and gave to the members. As I have said before, our youth and their leader are very talented. Sister Darlene Engelke read names of candidates for membership. Larry Matula wrote up Ross Cohen McGaughy and Zephyr Marek wrote up Suzanne Hanus. Sister Darlene also read resolutions of sympathy on Joe Kozlovsky and Louise Matus. May they rest in peace. Congratulations, Debbie! Sister Debbie Galler was selected as Fraternalist of the Year. Congratulations, Debbie, you are very deserving of this honor. We were honored to have District Three Director Johnnie Krizan with us at today's meeting. He spoke on various subjects. We are so glad that he is doing so nicely after his surgery. Brother Johnnie, please come back any time. Officers/Committees elected Officers and committees were selected today for the year 2005. They are: President John Engelke Vice President Mary Alice Langlotz Secretary Dana McAdams Financial Secretary/Treasurer Darlene Engelke Reporter Dorothy Veselka Guide Dorothy Gerlich Youth Leader Debbie Galler Flag Bearers Douglas Galler, Kevin Galler, Eric Wallace, Christopher Johnson Board of Directors John Engelke, Mary Alice Langlotz, George Pauling, Milan Dujka, Milan Dujka III, Irene Mueller, Diana Engelke, Michael Galler, Bonnie Pruitt and Darlene Engelke
Wednesday, December 8, 2004—VESTNIK/7 Entertainment Committee Michael Galler, Louie Veselka, Dorothy Veselka, Mary Lou Urbanek, Janey Dujka, Megan Dujka, and Leeann Dujka Birthdays and Anniversaries November birthday celebrants present were George Pauling and Mary Alice Langlotz. December birthday celebrants present were LaNell Brem, Bonnie Pruitt, Eric Wallace, and Debra Wallace. The adult door prize winner was Irene Mueller. The 50-50 winner was Bonnie Pruitt. She donated her win nings to the Libbie Parma Trust Fund. Thank you, Bonnie, for your generosity. Next Meeting—January 16, 2005 The next regular lodge meeting will be January 16, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. The Board of Directors and Entertainment Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 5 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi members attend district meeting Our next meeting will be December 19, 2004. There seemed to be a misunderstanding on the date of our December meeting. We will meet at Sokol at 12:30 p.m. and have a meal donated by Lodge 79. Members are asked to bring a dessert—nothing else . . . a dessert only . . . got it? It is also time for our yearly election of officers so we hope to have a large crowd so you can vote for your candidate. Four other Lodge 79 members and I attended the District Seven Fall Meeting. We want to tell Lodge 107 that they did a great job in hosting this event. One of our own, Helen Pavelka, won the kolache baking contest. Helen, make a batch of them and bring to our December meeting so all can taste award-winning kolaches! It was nice meeting the new State FAC and State Youth Director. We at Lodge 79 wish them the best and hope that they have a long tenure with SPJST. Also, it was nice to see Brother Jerry Mikulas and his lovely wife; President Brian Vanicek; and our District Seven Director Bob Bayer. Since Lodge 79 is having its meeting on December 19, I want to wish all officers and employees at the SPJST Home Office, all our districts and lodges, a very merry Christmas and happy new year. Keep up the good work. Let one of the officers know how many guests you are bringing to the Christmas party. Sincerely, Jerry Elzner —SPJST-
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi plans December 19 Christmas party The monthly meeting of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi was held on Sunday, November 7, 2004, with all officers present and better than usual attendance. There was only one November birthday present, and he was our president, Jerry Sijansky, whose birthday is on November 27. All wished him a happy birthday. Best wishes were extended for the wedding anniversaries of Jerry and Jill Sijansky on November 22 and Mark and Virginia Rebecek on November 27. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Helen Pavelka and accepted as read. The financial report was given by Treasurer Larry Wilks. FAC Jerry Elzner gave his report. Since he had written to the Vestnik, there was no need to report it. Brother Jerry does a good job as FAC and in writing to the Vestnik. Thanks a lot, Jerry! It was decided to have a Christmas dinner at the December meeting which will be on Sunday, December 19 at Sokol Hall, located at 5502 Kostoryz Road. The meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow. The lodge is furnishing the meal. Members are asked to bring desserts only. This is the annual meeting when there is the election of officers. So members, do come voice your opinions. This is the time to do so. Come see what your lodge is doing and what is planned for the future. On Sunday, November 21, the District Seven Family Fun Day was held in Floresville at LOdge 107. They did an excellent job hosting the day even with the inclement weather. The meeting was brief, and the family fun program was very good. We sure had District Seven FAC Glen Pruski busy. He did a great job! The meal was delicious. It was a very enjoyable day. For the members and lodges who were not there, you really missed out on a lot of fraternal family fun and socializing, and that's your loss! Members, remember the annual meeting December 19 starting with dinner at 12:30 p.m. See you December 19. Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Reporter/Secretary —SPJST--
Lodge 80, Holland invites members :• Jec-;•amber 10 Christmas party Dear Members of Lodge 80, On Friday, December 10, we will be having our annual Christmas party at the lodge. The evening begins at 6 p.m. We will have a variety of food provided by the lodge and American Legion Post No. 526. We have put in a call to Santa Claus, and he said he would make a special appearance around 7:30 p.m. So come out for a fun family evening at the lodge and begin your Christmas antic-
ipation with us. We look forward to seeing each of you that evening. Frank Pajestka, Jr., President --SPJST-
Lodge 81, Needville members enjoy traditional meal On November 21, 2004, Lodge 81, Needville met for its monthly social and meeting. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given, and all enjoyed a traditional meal of turkey and dressing with all the trimmings. Thank You! I would like to take this opportunity to thank Benita and Gilbert Walzel and Darlene and Alvin Blinka for baking and donating the turkeys. A big thanks also goes to Willie Mae Kuykendall for making the delicious dressing. I would like to thank Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready. Another big thanks goes to everyone who brought all of the trimmings and desserts. Everything was delicious! At 1 p.m., Vice President Jeanette Newman opened the meeting. Benita Walzel led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call except President. Vincent Newman. He was unable to attend, because on October 6, his business burned down, and the community was having a fundraiser for him to help defray the cost of replacing his tools. Added to our sick list is Yvonne Wrobliski. We wish you well. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report. There were no corrections, so the minutes were approved as read. Willie Mae also read some correNext, Treasurer Benita spondence. Walzel read her report. It was approved as read. Then, Special Funds Chairman Gilbert Walzel read his report. It was also approved as read. After all the reports were read, the members unanimously voted in new member Kari Ham. You're always welcome to join us at the meetings. We would like to welcome you to our lodge. Since there wasn't any old business, we moved on to new business. Under new business, Vice President Jeanette Newman read the FAC letter from Tammy Martinez to the members. It was nice to hear from her and to be kept updated. Next, the lodge voted and agreed to give a donation to the 2005 Needville ProGrad. We then elected officers for the year 2005. The officers were elected by acclamation. They are: President Vincent Newman Vice President/Reporter Jeanette Newman Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall Treasurer Benita Walzel Special Funds Chairman Gilbert Walzel Our other positions are: Hall Managers/Custodians—Gilbert Walzel and Bradley Stavinoha; Memorial Fund—Winnifred Susan; Rules and Regulations—Edward Kuban, Winnifred Susan, and Alvin Blinka; Resolutions Committee—Willie Mae
Kuykendall and Winnifred Susan; Historians—Jeanette Newman, Willie Mae Kuykendall and Dorothy Kuban; Get Well Cards—Dorothy Kuban; and Register Guests—Jeanette Newman and Alvin Blinka. The Activities Committee consists of Gilbert Walzel, Benita Walzel, Darlene Blinka, Willie Mae Kuykendall, Winnifred Susan, and Vincent Newman. The Kitchen Committee is Darlene Blinka, Winnifred Susan, Emma Kujawa, and Dorothy Kuban. Board of Trustees members are Vincent Newman, Jeanette Newman, Willie Mae Kuykendall, Benita Walzel, Gilbert Walzel, Edward Kuban, Alvin Blinka, and Emma Kujawa. Under other business, we discussed our December meeting. Since it's our Christmas meeting, it was decided to have 10 door prizes. Benita. Walzel and Winnifred Susan said that they will prepare the bags for Santa to give, and they will put up the Christmas tree. Jeanette Newman reported that she has been having trouble contacting Santa. It then came to our attention that someone else had already talked to Santa, and he will again be at our lodge this year. Thank you, Santa. Vincent and Jeanette Newman will deliver the lodge-donated canned fruit cocktail to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Needville. A big thanks goes to everyone! We then awarded door prizes. Lucky winners for this month were Emma Kujawa, Florine Kulcak, Laura Wrobliski, and Leo Baudoin. Congratulations to all the winners! Next Meeting—December 19 For our next meeting on December 19, it was decided to have ham and sausage. Emma Kujawa and Winnifred Susan each agreed to bake a ham. Kitchen Committee Chairman Darlene Blinka will take care of the sausage. Thanks, ladies. Members, please remember to bring a vegetable and dessert. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —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, Chail man Scholarship Committee Jeanette Bender Linda Wehring —SPJST—.
8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Lodge 133, San Antonio Expresses Appreciation to Members
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 133 Vice President Vicki Reese, left, presents Glenda and Bill Ploch with a gift card for their 10th wedding anniversary. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 133 President Jarolyn Popp, left, thanks Marie and Don Netek for their many years of service to Lodge 133. Sister Popp presents them with a gift certificate from the lodge members.
Lodge 133 Fraternalist of the Year Vice President Vicki Reese was selected as Fraternalist of the Year by the lodge. Since Vicki has become active in the SPJST, she has generously contributed her time and talents to improve lodge meetings.
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Lodge 133 San Antonio invites members to meets December 19 December 12 party All members and friends of Lodge 92, Fort Worth are invited to our annual Christmas party with Santa on Sunday, December 12, 2004, at the lodge hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road in Lake Worth, Texas. Everyone is invited to participate in the talent show, nativity scene, and candlelight parade with sing-along to hasten Santa's arrival. Santa will greet everyone and hand out gifts (bring wrapped gifts with your child's name on it for Santa to hand out). Compliments of Lodge 92, Santa will hand out fruit and nut bags to all who attend. Bring cameras for free family pictures with Santa. Lodge 92 will furnish punch and coffee with delicious cookies, furnished by wonderful cookie-makers (please bring one dozen cookies). Dips and chips can also be brought. To register for the talent show— even little ones can sing "Jingle Bells" or say "Merry Christmas"—be here at 5 p.m. The program starts at 6 p.m. and we're usually going home by 8:30 p.m. Plan to share this fun time with family and friends at Lodge 92 on Sunday, December 12 at 5 p.m. Merry Christmas! Martha Hubenak Durham Vice President/FAC —SPJST-
About 35 members met on Sunday, November 21 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Everyone was in a festive mood as they arrived with their desserts for the luncheons. So many of them looked scrumptious. At 12:30 p.m., the members enjoyed a turkey lunch with all the trimmings. Afterwards, President Jarolyn Popp called the meeting to order. Glenda and William Ploch received a gift card to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Other members celebrating October and November anniversaries included Jim and Shirley Burrows-24 years, Cecil and Sophie Hull-58 years, and Ed and Pat Kellner-23 years. Marie and Don Netek were also presented a gift card from the lodge for the many years they served as registrars for the lodge. The president then announced that the lodge made a donation to the district meeting for door prizes. Since that meeting coincided with our monthly meeting, no one from Lodge 133 attended. After a motion by Emil Matula, seconded by Grace Rohan, the members voted to have a ham dinner catered for our December meeting. They also approved making goodie bags for the children, with a motion by Alvin Schimcek and Evelyn Matula. Bill Pavliska reported for the nominating committee that the officers were willing to serve another term. Emil Matula made a motion, seconded by
Grace Rohan, that the officers be reelected by acclamation. The members approved. Happy Birthday! Members celebrating October birthdays included Viola Spacek, Christopher Rohan, Rebecca Mattes, Frankie Campbell, Leslie Rohan, and Meredith Popp. Those celebrating November birthdays included Alvin Schimcek, Jarolyn Popp, Nicholas Keller, Gussie Strum, Emil Rohan, and Grace Rohan. Attendance prizes were won by. Nicholas Neff, Ken Reese, William Ploch, Bill Mares, Grace Rohan, and Pat Keller. Frances Schimcek and Willie Mae Cole shared the split-thepot prize. Members then enjoyed a social after the meeting. See you on December 19 Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold its annual Christmas luncheon on Sunday, December 19. A ham dinner with the trimmings will be served at 12:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a dessert to share. Santa will be there with a special surprise for the youth in attendance. See you there! Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp President —SPJST-
Lodge 172 Pasadena participates in police Santa program The November 21, 2004, meeting opened at 2 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for deceased members. We then delayed the meeting for a covered dish meal. The meeting resumed after about 40 minutes, and we took care of all lodge business. The lodge received a letter from Lowe's Vice President-Treasurer allowing Lodge 172 to buy anything we need without going to a lot of trouble. They have an account set up for Lodge 172. Jo Mayfield reported on the youth club. New Year's Eve tickets are now on sale. All members are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for the Pasadena Police Santa program. Please bring the toys to the lodge. Ruby Skrabanek was selected Fraternalist of the Year. The Christmas party will be December 5. Julius J. Tupa Second Vice President/Reporter —SPJST-
Lodge 177 Academy welcomes new members President Kathy Fritz called the November 10, 2004, meeting to order at 7 p.m. All officers were present. Members observed a moment of
silence honoring all American veterans in recognition of Veterans Day on November 11. Members then recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Helen Bland of the Sunshine Committee reported that Mary Ann Summers had bypass surgery last Thursday and will be going home tomorrow. A get well card and a gift card have been sent to Mary Ann. We wish for you, Mary Ann, a speedy and complete recovery! We are proud of you, Todd! It was also reported that Mary Ann's grandson, Todd King, who served in Iraq, is in San Antonio for surgery on his eyes. Other surgeries are expected later. A get well card and gift certificate were sent to him. Todd, may you also have a speedy and thorough recovery! All of us are so proud of you for your service to our country. In addition, a sympathy card has been sent to Peggy Mayes. Minutes for the October meeting were approved as presented. Correspondence included a thank you card from First Baptist Church of Academy thanking us for our $150 donation to their fall festival; a letter from Academy High School asking for donations for their Project Celebration in the spring; and a letter from the SPJST Home Office about the Fraternalist of the Year application. Committee reports were given and accepted. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jackie Beck recognized one November birthday—Bernice Hutka. Happy birthday, Bernice! Hope it was wonderful. Jackie reported that the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive is going on now. She also reported that there will be an announcement about the Holiday Open House at the SPJST Home Office in December posted on the bulletin board. Door prizes—$20 gift certificates— were won by Bob Fritz, Helen Bland, and Shirley McCrea. Congratulations, y'all! Members voted unanimously to approve the following as new members of our lodge: Lindsey Nicole Tomastik, Trinity S. Snelling, Christian Chastain, Trissa Hope Klement, Brenda Kay Lasley, Ronald Dean Lasley, Marvin Eddith Lasley, Cindy Kay Levingston, Andres A. Martinez, Louis A. Martinez, and Danny Ray Slack. Wow! We are definitely platinum already! Under unfinished business, the Christmas social will be December 8 at 6 p.m. at Golden Corral. Also, Helen and Jackie will have a box in which we can make donations of canned goods for our U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq. Under new business, Kathy turned over the matter of Fraternalist of the Year to our FAC, Jackie Beck. If anyone is interested in applying, please see Jackie. There was also a request from Academy High School on Project Celebration. After a discussion period, it was decided to postpone any decision until later. Bill Hutka proposed that our lodge donate to the Santa Sharing Group. A motion to donate $500 was approved. Helen Bland advocated taking food to the Ronald McDonald House and to shut-ins; Shirley McCrea seconded her motion, and it was approved unani-
Wednesday, December 8, 2004—VESTNIK/9 mously. There was also a discussion about donations for the Academy Volunteer Fire Department and how we need to keep the lines of communication open with the Volunteer Fire Department as well as the entire community. Theresa Baca also suggested that we get a picture of Kathy for our "hall of presidents" wall. Officers Elected Also, under new business, was the election of officers. The following slate of officers were elected by the members: President Kathy Fritz Vice President Louis Driska Second Vice President Helen Bland Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jackie Beck Secretary Joanne Hutka Treasurer Josie Mitchell Thanks, Linda! Our current youth leader, Linda Wagner, is declining another year "at the helm." Kathy thanked her on behalf of the entire lodge for the outstanding leadership she has provided in her years as youth leader. Linda, thank you so much! We will miss you! Board of trustees members were elected. They are Bill Hutka, Helen Bland, Harvey LaFlamme, Shirley McCrea, and Bernice Hutka. Kathy called for a meeting of bingo workers immediately following the regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-
179 Warrenton meets December 9 Lodge
President Orville W. Kunkel called the meeting to order on November 11, 2004, at 1 p.m. Vice President Lloyd Goehring led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joan Goehring read an army prayer for Veterans Day. President Kunkel introduced the guests present. They were District One Director Donnie Victorick and his wife, Janice, and Lydia Weinert. Secretary Bea Vasek read the minutes of the previous meeting. Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer's report. Both reports were accepted as read. Lodge 179 approved a donation of $25 to Church Women United. Birthdays for November were celebrated by Joseph J. Sykora (November 4), Randall Zwernemann (November 7), Derrick Lozano (November 8), Karl W. Goehring (November 18), Dustin Lozano (November 18), Russell R. Klump (November 19), Melissa Wickel (November 15), Daniel Marek (November 23), Cynthia A. Goehring (November 27), and Autumn Lawrence (November 29). Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Goehring celebrated their 53rd anniversary in November. Congratulations to all of the celebrants!
SPJST Salutes Emil E. Matula Lodge 133, San Antonio Member and Pearl Harbor Survivor SPJST proudly salutes Pearl Harbor survivor Brother Emil E. Matula of Lodge 133, San Antonio. Brother Matula is an Army veteran having served during World War II from 1939 to 1946. His units of service were the 35th Infantry, 9th 25th Infantry, and Infantry . Divisions. Brother Matula served at Pearl Harbor, New Caledonia, Luzon (Philippines), Southwest Pacific, and Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands). His awards include the Good Conduct Medal, AsiaticPacific Campaign Medal, four Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, and other awards. Brother Matula has released Company D and G 35th Infantry of Combat History Books. The books were entered into the Congressional Library in Washington, DC. The books will be part of The Veterans History Project so this generation and future
Americans can share in the experiences of those who fought to preserve our freedom. Matula has presented his books to various museums around the nation including The Pearl Harbor Museum Archives in Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii; the Guadalcanal Association; and the SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum. Brother Matula is a member of the Pearl Harbor Alamo Chapter 2 in San Antonio. The chapter was organized on November 11, 1969, with 31 charter members. Today, only four members of the 31 are living, with Brother Matula being one of the four. Sixty new members joined the chapter for a total of 91 members; however, there are only 25 members surviving today. Brother Matula says, "The chapter members have been the backbone of the Pearl Harbor motto, 'Keep America Alert.'" —SPJST-
The officers were re-elected by acclamation. They are: President Orville W. Kunkel Vice President Lloyd Goehring Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joan Goehring Secretary Bea Vasek Treasurer Ora Lee Levien Financial Secretary Gladys Baack Reporter Ricky Weyand
Emil E. Matula is a member of the Pearl Harbor Alamo Chapter 2 in San Antonio. The photo above was taken on November 11, 1969, after the chapter was organized. Today, only four of the charter members survive. They are Navy veteran Alex Prochnow (no. 2); Army veteran and Lodge 133, San Antonio member Emil E. Motula (no. 3), Navy veteran Harry Brooks (no. 6), and Marine veteran Gordon Polling (no. 19).
be catered by Captain Red. The menu will include roast, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, bread, and assorted pies. See you there. Also, please bring your volunteer sheets to this meeting. Margie Haas, FAC/Reporter —SPJST-
189, BryanCollege Station sets December 12 Christmas dinner
need a head count for the caterer by December 8. Please call Secretary Charles Munday at (979) 775-7070. If he is out of the office, please leave a message on his answering machine with your name and the number who will be attending. Fraternally, Albert R. Scasta, President —SPJST-
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Congratulations and keep up the good work! District One Director Donnie Victorick gave a brief report. Next meeting—December 9 Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 9. Bea Vasek will prepare the ham. Drinks will be provided by Orvil Kunkel, Arnold Peters, and Bo Vasek. In lieu of a gift exchange, everyone is encouraged to make a donation to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. The meeting was adjourned. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST-
187 Round Rock sets December 12 meeting Lodge
Our December meeting will be Sunday, December 12 at the regular time. After the meeting, there will be a gift exchange. Each member and guest is to bring a gift for this. Our meal will
Our annual Christmas dinner will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2004, at 12 noon at the Brazos Center, located at 3232 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan. All members and their guests are urged to attend. A meal of turkey and dressing with the usual trimmings will be catered, but families are asked to bring their favorite dessert to be shared with other members and guests. There will be a brief meeting after the dinner in which the new officers will be installed. Families with small children should bring a small wrapped gift (about $6 value) for the children's gift exchange. Boys should bring a gift for a boy and girls should bring a gift for a girl. Santa Claus' helpers will be distributing goodie bags to each child. This year, we will again collect nonperishable food items to be donated to a charitable organization in the Bryan area. Please be generous in supporting this fraternal project. Please RSVP as soon as you know the number who will be attending. We
196 Houston-West expects Santa at December 19 Christmas party Lodge
Santa is coming to Cypress at Lodge 196, located at 17810 Huffmeister, on Sunday, December 19. So gather up your kids, grandkids, or any other kids you know and come on out for the fun. A brief meeting will be held at 2 p.m. followed by a meal of fried turkey, provided by the lodge. There will be fun and games for everyone and time to visit with all your friends. Santa will give out a surprise to all the children, so bring your cameras. Members are asked to bring a side dish, a bag of candy, and an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots Program. Cecile Malek, President —SPJST-
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Lodge 196 Houston-West invites all to New Year's Eve party Lodge 196, Jednota West invites everyone to come out and celebrate at our New Year's Eve dance on Friday, December 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Texas Drifters will provide the music. Drinks, setups, ice and beer will be sold. BYOB and snacks. Admission is $15 per person. We are located in Cypress at 17810 Huffmeister. For reservations, questions, etc., call Alma at (281) 351-1045 or Cecile at (281) 469-9229. Cecile Malek, President —SPJST---
Lodge 232 Mid-Houston issues challenge to sales agents Dear SPJST Sales Representatives, There is an effort to charter SPJST Lodge 232, Mid-Houston which would hold meetings in the new Czech Center Houston in the Museum District. We are part ways from having the minimum amount of charter members in place, and this is why I am writing you. It is my thought to make a challenge to agents of SPJST to enroll new members in Lodge 232, and for each one that they bring forth, I will meet each new member they enroll with a new member from my family, up to six. Please call me at (713) 528-2060. Sincerely, Bill Rosene —SPJST-
Ennis Sewing Circle The Ennis Sewing Circle met on Thursday, November 11, 2004, with 25 members and three guests— Jeannette Zajic, Julius Podhrasky, and Ernest Machovsky. President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was held for Arnold Vrla and our veterans. The minutes were read by Vlasta Laznovsky, and Lillie Kosarek gave the treasurer's report. Both were approved as read. Dorothy Prachyl read a thank you note from Bessie Laznovsky and Ames Dujka for the card and money gift. Sylvia Laznovsky thanked us in person for all her cards. phone calls, and money gift she received which she donated back to the Club. Our Sunshine Person Eleanora Pelzel had cards for all to sign for Georgia Tupy and Sidney Bridewell. Eleanora also announced our one and only November celebrant—Martha Ritchey—to whom we all sang "Happy Birthday." It was announced in February that
we will quilt for the Junior Sokol which will be given away for the traveling fund. Libbie Vrla announced she saw a Czech movie, "Zekity, " and stated how good it was. If anyone has a chance to see it, they should. Sylvia Laznovsky announced the Junior Sokol will be making kolaches on November 21 at the Sokol Hall and asked that if anyone could help, it would be appreciated. Also, if anyone would like to purchase any, that, too, would be appreciated. The Christmas lunch was discussed. Pat Fowler made a motion that the Club purchase the turkey and ham. It was seconded by Georgie Morales and voted by all. Dorothy Kudrna volunteered to bake the turkey, and Pat Fowler will bake the ham. Geraldine Zhanel, Betty Landsfeld, Jeannette Zajic, and Rose Bednar will bring dressing, and Dorothy Prachyl will bring the gravy. Everyone else was asked to bring vegetables and desserts. It sounds good. I can hardly wait! We will give away the quilt that was quilted in the summer. It is really pretty. Don't forget to buy your tickets. You don't want to miss out. Christmas gifts were discussed. We are to spend from $5 to $10. Pat Fowler made a motion and Dorothy Kudrna seconded it that for our out-oftown shut-in members, we send cards and in town shut-ins, we buy gifts. Eleanora Pelzel, Dorothy Prachyl, and myself will meet one day after Thanksgiving to purchase the gifts. Libbie Vrla and Rose Mynarcik volunteered to decorate our tables as last year. They did a great job. We have missed Frances Vinkler the past two months. It was announced that she is having back problems. We hope she can make our Christmas party. We also missed Sidney Bridewell who is very ill in the hospital. Libbie Wisniewski is also having back problems and receiving therapy. Georgia Tupy was in the hospital, but is home now. Let's remember them all in our prayers. Pat Fowler announced she will do some checking and made a list of current members whose mothers were members when the Club first started back in 1958. I am anxious to hear how many of us followed in our mothers' footsteps. Pat also announced that dues will be collected in December for 2005. Boy, this year sure has gone by fast! Liddie Pavelka read a really cute poem, "Laughin' Matters, Prettier than Freckles." It was really funny. We always enjoy your readings, Liddie. We were glad to have Jeannette Zajic join us. She has been promising for a long time that she would come. I think she may join. She is a very good quitter. We need her. The door prize was brought by Liddie Pavelka and won by Libbie Vrla. The Libbies and Liddies sure have been lucky laLely! But remember—no door prize in December and no meeting in January. Dorothy Prachyl led us in prayer then we all enjoyed our lunch. It was
delicious as always. Thank you, ladies, for all the food, arranging of the tables, and cleaning up afterwards. News of Circle Members Chaz Kudrna, grandson of Dorothy and Louis Kudrna, graduated from 113 weeks of boot camp in San Diego, California. Dorothy, Louis, and Chaz's parents, Gary and Paula Kudrna, attended his graduation. Mary Krajca's grandson, Wesley Krajca, has been sent to Iraq. We wish Wesley and Chaz the best and a safe return home. Pat and Van Fowler have been on the road again. They traveled to Fredericksburg for the October Fest, to New Braunfels for the Wurstfest, and Branson and St. Louis, Missouri. They had a great time. Pat also mentioned the Telico Volunteer Fire Department had received its new tanker fire engine. The department has been very busy adding equipment, and all will be in service soon. Mildred Krajca had dinner guests whom she enjoyed very much—her daughter, Dorothy Robinson, and great-grandson, Clayton. She is always glad to see them. Martha and Hubert Ritchey were camping with friends in Sanger at the Sundown Ranch. It sounds like fun. Eleanora Pelzel traveled to Oklahoma to visit her granddaughter, Erin Haack, who married this past summer. Erin will be leaving for Scotland to join her husband who is job training. Every season change, the Ennis Garden Club selects a yard of the season in every district in Ennis. I am happy to announce our new member Dorothy Booth's yard was selected and a picture was in our Ennis Daily News. Congratulations! Ella Mae and Jerry Zmolek attended a genealogy gathering, lunch, and social in Crockett, and a bazaar in New Waverly along with her two sisters and two nieces. Betty Landsfeld and her family attended the 70th birthday party at the Sokol Hall for Stanley Liska. It was given by his grandsons from Texas A&M. It was a big affair. I understand 400 people were invited. As you know, Stanley is very well-liked in Ennis. I am so glad of grandson Tanner. He was picked along with other second graders in Ennis to compete in the UIL Creative Writing category. He won first place and will be able to compete in Mansfield on February 2, 2005. He also started playing indoor soccer and is it ever fast and exciting! It reminds me of ice hockey, which is also really fast. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am wishing everyone a blessed and merry Christmas. On December 9—our Christmas party—we will gather around 10 a.m. There will be no quilting or door prizes. We will have the meeting first, then lunch and gift exchange. Stay well and happy. See you then. Georgie Morales
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Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the officers and members of Lodge 202, Jourdanton wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family of LEONA BARTOSH PIVONKA, who passed away on November 14, 2004, in Nassawadox, Virginia. She was born to Raymond and Bessie Kristek Bartosh on April 23, 1918, in Ammannsville. The past five and one-half years she lived in Onancock, Virginia, near her daughter, Judy, and husband, George Phillips. Before that, she made her home in Jourdanton, Texas, where she moved to be with her parents in 1935. She was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She was a homemaker, and she loved to sew for herself and her children when they were small. She sewed for herself until a short time before moving to Virginia. She loved to play 84 dominoes with her family and friends. She faithfully attended the SPJST lodge meetings while residing in Jourdanton. She married Vince Pivonka on January 24, 1939, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Jourdanton. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in January. Due to declining health, they decided to move to Onancock, Virginia, to be near their children. She was preceded in death by her parents; baby brother, Vaclav Raymond Bartosh; and brothers, Robert and Edward Bartosh of Pleasanton. She is survived by her husband, Vince Pivonka, of Onancock, Virginia; daughter, Judy and husband, George Phillips, of Onancock, Virginia; son, Ernest Pivonka, and wife, Barbara, of Clifton, Virginia; grandchildren, Patricia and husband, Dewey Borufsen, of Parksley, Virginia, Robert (Bobby) Phillips of Bloxom, Virginia, Diana Phillips of Parksley, Virginia, Emily Phillips of Parksley, Virginia, and Danielle and husband, James Bowen, of Bloxom, Virginia; greatgrandchildren, Alison Phillips, Joane Phillips and Logan Sterling; brother, Ivan Bartosh, and wife, Mary, of Jourdanton; sisters, Viola Phillips of San Antonio, and Vlasta Zuhlke and husband, W.F. Zuhlke, Jr., of Jourdanton; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. A rosary and vigil was held Friday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Tri-City Funeral Home in Jourdanton. A mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, November 20 at 9 a.m. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Jourdanton with the Reverend Lenin Naffate officiating. Internment followed in St. Matthew's Catholic Cemetery in Jourdanton, under the direction of the Tri-City Funeral Home in Jourdanton. Respectfully submitted, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST-
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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 brother, ROBERT (BOB) W. HAISLER. Services for Bob Haisler, 92, of Temple were held Saturday, November 27 at 10 a.m. at Seaton Brethren Church with the Reverends Joe Emerson and Al Newby officiating. Burial follow in Seaton Cemetery. Aiwa,/ Mr. Haisler died Wednesday, Robert Haisler November 17 in a Temple assisted living facility. Bob was born in Caldwell Texas, in Burleson County on February 29, 1912, to Frank and Frances (Hejl) Haisler. He grew up and worked around the Tunis, New Tabor, Deanville, and Dime Box areas of Burleson County. Bob married Mary Ella Rusnak on November 15, 1930. They lived in Bell County in the communities of Oenaville, Meeks, Knob Creek, Cyclone, and since 1945, in Ratibor on the family farm. Bob was a member of Seaton Brethren Church. He was a life-
long member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. He served on the Board of Trustees and was a bus driver for Lost Prairie School District. Bob spent his life as a farmer but had many other skills including work in cotton gins, carpentry, plumbing, roofing, electrical work, and mechanical repair. His main love was music and playing the accordion which he began as a young teenager. He played hundreds of house dances, weddings, and anniversaries in various Central Texas bands from the 1930s to present. In the early, 1950s, Bob and his band the "Rhythm Kings" (or later "The Melodians") played with Ray Price at the Temple Municipal Auditorium. He did "live" shows from a Temple radio station atop the old Kyle Hotel and played a dance with Bob Wills in the late 1970s. Since the mid 1960s until just a few months ago, he played in the "Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five" band and was very likely was the oldest active musician in a band in Texas. He was preceded in death by Mary, his loving wife of 68 years, and an infant son, Robert Will. He is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Vitek and husband, Jerry, of Belton, Mary Jane Hromadka of Hewitt, and Shirley Kostohryz of Caldwell; two sons, Robert Lee and wife, Shelia, of Wurzburg, Gelinany, and Jerry and wife, Helen, of Temple; 11 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchil-
dren. Memorials may be made to the Seaton Brethren Church Building Fund, 509 Filly Lane in Temple, Texas 76504. Resolution Committee, Dorothy Pechal Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST-
Expression
of Sympathy The entire membership of SPJST Lodge 84, Pokrok Dallas, wishes to express their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, EDWIN PETR, age 80, who died Tuesday, September 14, 2004, in Dallas, Texas. The 10th of 10 children, Brother Edwin was born on March 22, 1924, to Heimina Dostal and Frank W. Petr in Ennis. The family received friends at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home on Friday evening, September 17. Funeral services were held in the Chapel at Sparkman Hillcrest on Saturday, September 18 with interment at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas. Pallbearers were Dr. Miro Pavelka, Dr. Jim Pavelka, Kenneth Toupal, Randy Petr, Kenneth Petr, and Robert Petr.
He lived and worked on the family farm in Ennis until joining the Army and serving in World War II. After concluding his military duty, he moved to Dallas and worked as a postal worker then became an employee of Sears Roebuck, retiring after 38 years. Brother Edwin always enjoyed doing yard work and refurbishing old things which was very rewarding to him. At Lodge 84, he and his wife worked for 20-plus years taking care of the lodge. He was a member of Sears Lucky Retiree Club, SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas for 49-plus years; and WFLA 402 in Ennis. Brother Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Willie Petr, Charlie Petr, and Emil Petr; and sisters, Annie Zapalac, Mary Mancell, and Emma Toupal. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Annie Pokladnik Petr; sons, Ronald Ray Petr and wife, Frances; and Donald Lynn Petr; grandsons, Kenneth and Robert Petr; brother, Frank Petr; and sisters, Vlasta Vita and Libby Pavelka. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to C.C. Young Retirement Community. May our departed brother rest in peace and remain in our hearts forever. Resolution Committee Cherri Petr Justine Yeager —SPJST-
December 2004 Vestnik Project. This project earns a maximum 40 points in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Point System. Mail completed project no later than January 10, 2005, to:
SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Age
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'Twas the N'c" ht Before Christmas
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December Project: Using the space below—or a separate sheet—use your creativity and imagination to draw pictures that help to illustrate the poem.
by Clement Clarke Moore
Clement Clarke Moore's famous poem, which he named "A Visit From St. Nicholas," was published for the first time on December 23, 1823, by a New York newspaper, the Sentinel. Since then, the poem has been reprinted, translated into innumerable languages and circulated throughout the world. Legend says he wrote on Christmas Eve in 1822 during a sleigh ride home after buying a turkey for his family. Moore read the poem to his wife and six children the night he wrote it, and supposedly thought no more about it. But a family friend heard about it and submitted the poem to the Sentinel which published it anonymously the following Christmas. Moore's poem immediately caught the attention and imagination of the state, then the nation, and then the world.
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads. And Mama in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap.
"Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
His eyes — how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, and the beard on his chin was as white as the snow. The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, and the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly, that shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly.
When out on the roof there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutter, and threw up the sash.
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky so up to the house-top the courses they flew, with the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave the lustre of midday to objects below, when, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head and was turning around, down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles, his courses they came, and he whistled and shouted and called them by name:
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, and he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"
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Lodge 6 Cottonwood youth looks forward to Christmas party
Lodge 6 Cottonwood youth shares "Why" poem
Dear Readers, We had a nice meeting. We drew names for Christmas and finished crafts for the rest homes for Christmas. Our Christmas party will be Sunday, December 5. 1 hope everyone can make it. Fraternally, Andrew Du lock —SPJST-
Dear Readers, I thought this poem was very good, and I would like to share it with everyone.
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club donated canned drink tabs to the Ronald McDonald House. The donation was presented by the youth leader and youth club members to Vestnik Editor and Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny at State Youth Achievement Day in Temple. Pictured, from left to right are Melanie Zavodny, Youth Leader Margaret Krajca, Jerrod Ryan, Amanda Junk, Rachel Hunter, Blake Ryan, Jordan Hunter, Raychel Clark, Erica Clark, Madeline Clark, and Devin Krajca. BELOW: Michael Junk, Dustin Motley, and Tori Motley with their can tab collection. (Present, but not in the photo ,were Dillon Baker and Bryant Hunter.)
Why? I want to be a regular kid Laugh and play like you and me did I want to know why can't I I want to know why oh why Why do kids have to cry Why do kids have to die Why oh why I want to know why
6 Cottonwood Youth Club visits rest home Lodge
Can't anybody hear me Can't anybody see What's happening to me I want to know Why do kids have to cry Why do kids have to die Why oh why can you tell me why
Dear Readers, Well, here it is holiday time which is my favorite time of the year. Hope Thanksgiving was good for everyone. We have made gifts for the residents at the rest home in West and will be giving them out on December 12. I really enjoy this. We have drawn names for the Lodge 6 Christmas party which will be December 5. Hope everyone can come. Fraternally, Anna Dulock —SPJST-
But I know I'm going to make it Just you wait and see So don't you be worrying about me Can you tell me Why do kids have to cry Why do kids have to die Why oh why I want to know why. By Lindsey Cook, a St. Jude patient Fraternally, Jesse Karlik —SPJST-
6 Cottonwood youth ready for Christmas Lodge
Dear Readers, The year is just about gone. Hope everyone has a nice Christmas. We will be getting ready for Christmas. We made the rest home residents' gifts. We drew names in November. The Christmas party will be December 5. I hope everyone can come. Fraternally, Bradley Dulock —SPJST-
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth . Club Donates Can Tabs to Ronald McDonald House
Lodge 177 Academy Youth Club meets December 12 '
Please note that the Academy youth club meeting time has been changed for the December meeting. We will meet at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2004, at the lodge instead of at 2 p.m. Hope to see everyone there, and here's wishing everyone a happy holiday season! Fraternally, Linda Wagner, Youth Leader —SPJST-
Lodge 183 Arlington Youth Club reports on October meeting Dear Vestnik Readers: The October 29, 2004, meeting of Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by Youth Leader Kay Weeks. Hayley Rutt led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto. Members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer. The register was read by Gena Weeks, secretary. Present were seven members, three visitors, and three adults. Guests were Emily Winans, Nathan Wade, and Nolan Wade. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Hayley Rutt, treasurer, gave the treasurer's report. This month's fund raising plan continues to be cashing in aluminum cans. The youth club will also continue collecting aluminum can pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Worth. We will once again plan to take a tour of the facility and have a meeting in one of their conference rooms. Youth Leader Kay Weeks reminded
everyone about the youth club lock-in on Saturday, November 6 at our Lodge 183, Arlington. She also reminded everyone about the District Three trip to Holiday in the Park on Saturday, December 4. Kay thanked everyone for their participation in the District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day. We had nine youth members and eight adults present. Congratulations to Chelsea Reed for placing third in the Christmas Ornament Design Contest. Congratulations and best wishes to Katelyn Daniel who placed first in the Ornament Contest. Katelyn's ornament is currently hanging on the Christmas tree at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. She also thanked the eight youth members who participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on October 16. At the end of the meeting, everyone worked on the Vestnik projects. Then, after the meeting the youth club members enjoyed having dinner and refreshments served by the adult lodge. The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Anna Di Napoli, 11, Reporter —SPJST-
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Dvorana Dar Ar:,e Workshop begins. December 26 The Dvorana dance workshop is from Sunday, December 26 to Saturday, January 1. This year, there is something completely new—after 10 years of holding our lessons in Benesov, we are moving to the historical town of Jihlava. We are going to spend the dancing week in an ancient hotel, named after the music composer Gustav Mahler. This hotel is situated in a 13th century building, and it will make you feel like if you were a part of the history. The dancing hall is right in the hotel, and its interiors are decorated with ceiling paintings and gentle stucco work. Please visit our website www.dvorana.cz . There is a dancing group called Vysocan operating in Jihlava; therefore, we'll have the opportunity to spend some time with them both during our dancing lessons as well as during their performance. Accommodations We will stay in hotel Gustav Mahler in double and single rooms. There are two price categories of the accommodations, namely standard and standard plus. All rooms have private bathroom, television/satellite, radio with alarm clock, telephone, minibar and buffet breakfast. The hotel is situated very close to the town center and the dance hall is part of the hotel. Meals Lunches and dinners including a festive New Year's Eve dinner with midnight drink will be served in the restaurant of the hotel Gustav Mahler. Beverages have to be paid for separately. The first meal is dinner on December 26, and the last one is breakfast on January 1, 2005. Transport A Dvorana bus will be ready to take the participants from Prague to Jihlava on December 26 at 5 p.m. and from Jihlava to Prague on January 1 after breakfast. If you come by car, a secured parking place in the hotel is provided free of charge. Price The price includes six nights accommodation, three meals a day, dance and folk craft workshops, halfday trip to Tele", meeting with folk dance group and other activities included in the program. Participation of Non-Dancers Children up to the age of 15 years and other accompanying family members who are not participating in the dance program are entitled to a discount (80 Euro).
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Come see the The SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum is featuring a Czech Christmas tree during the Christmas holidays in the Museum's Pioneer Room. The tree is adorned with several items including popcorn, candles, and walnuts. The Museum is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 to 5 p.m., and there is no admission charge. Happy Holidays from the SPJST!
Optional Tours It is possible to visit Prague before or after Christmas Folk Dance Week. Please, contact DVORANA for more details. —SPJST-
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) via email or 846-2035; louzaeske@aol.com . Sponsored by Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS), Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT).
December 14 Fort Worth cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA)—at
idioms; and the dates of festivals, events, and meetings in the Czech communities around the state. To order calendars, contact the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center at PO Box 6 in LaGrange, Texas 78945-0006, or call toll free at (888) 785-4500. —SPJST-
TCHCC 2005
Calendars available The 2005 Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center calendars will be available for purchase in early December. Featuring photographs of Texas Czech homes on the front and back covers, the calendars will have another collection of vintage photographs depicting the lifestyle of Texas Czechs. In addition, there will be information on given names; Czech customs; recipes, including how to make sausage; Czech
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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 Ieader/TAA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035.
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Czech Genealogical Society Texas
Website: txcgs.org Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as "Texas Czechs" For membershi
Sylvia Laznovs (972) 878-3091
Lodge 84, Dallas
New Year's Eve
Christmas Party
Free Dance!
5 p.m. Doors open 5 to 6 p.m. Social Hour 6 p.m. Dinner served
Italian Tour: including Vatican City, Venice, Austria and Czech Republic
Please bring side dish or dessert. Youth Club program follows dinner. Special visitor from the North Pole.
July 10-23, 2005 Fabrygel Tours (979) 793-6855
For in formation, please call
(214) 827-0920 2
with Clem Kubacak! Lodge 84, Dallas 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas
8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Kitchen open
Free black-eyed peas and champagne at midnight
No BYOB For information, please call (214) 827-0920
14NESTNIK—Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Lodge 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month 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 12—Straten Sunday, December 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) 82G58G3. 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 24, CYCLONE Saturday, December 11—Private wedding Saturday, December 18—Private birthday party Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: TC Taylor. For reservations, call (254) 771-2091. Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.; dinner/social begins at 6:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings/rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 9852484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, December 9—Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 11—Private rental Saturday, December 18—Dining room rental 19—Annual Sunday, December 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 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more information, please call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December.
LODGE 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 3p.m.
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 18, ELGIN 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 29, TAYLOR Friday, December 10—Polka Stars, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, December 17—Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday. December 24—Closed for Christmas Eve Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Lawmen; No cOv er charge.
Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway. 95 North, Elgin. Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 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) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
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, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.0, Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. E-Mail listings to: melaniez@vvm.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you. COMMERCIAL RATES SPJST LODGE RATES Advertising not related to SPJST lodge events. For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. $25.00 $12.50 2 3/8" x 5" 2 3/8" x 5" $50.00 $25.00 4 7/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" $100.00 $50.00 10" x 5" 10" x 5"
Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Heart of Texas Road Gang Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. 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 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 night. License game $100 #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 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. Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Jerry Heisler and Melody Five, 8 p.m. to 12 am. 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 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 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 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.
LO D GE 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 Saturday, December 11—Cherokee Rose Sunday, December 12—SPJST Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.
Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. The hall is located at 10450 FM 619, four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please contact Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733.
LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department. LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings, 2 p.m. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of September, and June, March, December, 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-751052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March and June; and on the second Sunday of September, and December, at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome. 5502 Kostoryz Road, Hall location: Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 8548423. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS 12—Lodge December Sunday, Christmas Party/DinnerNouth Program, 5 p.m. Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Free dance with Clem Kubacek, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Kitchen open. Free blackeyed peas and champagne at midnight. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. No BYOB. For information, call (214) 827-0920.
Wednesday, December 8, 2004-VESTNIK/15 Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 3524397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at'7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 7784371/shop; or (254) 773-6164 /home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, December 11-Red Ravens, polka/variety. $6 Saturday, December 18-Henry T?nnenberger, ballroom, polka/variety. *Dress code. $7 Saturday, December 25-No dance Friday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Gus Lindemann, big band. *Dress code. Reservations, 8 p.m. to midnight. please. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise announced. LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, December 10-Jim Petty Sunday, December 12-Christmas Party, 6 p.m. Friday, December 17-ChristmasBallroom: Dave Alexander Friday, December 24-Closed Friday, December 31-New Year's Eve: Charlie Patteson Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Country/western music on the first Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. Polka/waltz music on the third Sunday every month, 2 to 6 p.m. Admission to these dances is $7. Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817) 624-1361. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Polak's between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-2191. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange, 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 9221553. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are now held every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, December 12-Christmas dinner, 1 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 2 p.m. 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 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612.
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 VVeyand (979) 451-3231. LODGE 172, PASADENA Tuesday, December 14-Executive Board Meeting, 7 p.m. 19-Regular Sunday, December Meeting 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 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees' meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth club meeting dates are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday .and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview. LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 4658538; or (972) 263-9031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.
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
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m.
meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554; or (512) 2553415. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's.) LODGE 191, LUFKIN 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 and September, June, March, December, 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST All dances open to the public. Admission $6 per person. Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For lodge and rental information, please call the hall (281) 373-9482; Alma (281) 351-1045; or Cecelia Malek at (281) 4699229. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 8300796; or (979) 830-0118. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center unless otherwise announced. Youth Club meets the same day and place at 1:45 p.m. unless otherwise noted. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 3 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend, and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest, and maybe we can make a member out of him/her. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the. Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets at the same time. LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held every third Friday of the month, 7 p.m.'Agents meet every Monday, 6:30 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Hondo to turn in applications. For information or location, contact Juan Lopez (830) 688-1027; Tereso Hernandez (210) 364-3620; or Tammy Hernandez (210) 378-3887. LODGE 246, MORGAN'S POINT Sunday, January 9-Lodge and Youth Club meetings, 2 p.m. Lodge and youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Lone Star Banquet Hall in Morgan's Point. 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-
ou y elcomes N f)rel to the SP.1 r F ily Hello. My name is Orel. I fly all over the state of Texas telling everyone about all of th great SPJST programs and events. I also accompany the SPJST Float in parades around Texas. I am an Eagle, and I symbolize the ideals of the SPJST fraternal benefit socie strong, stable, clear vision soaring spirit dedicated, focused determined, and proud to be an America. Did you know that Orel means "eagle" in Czech. SPJST has many great programs for all ages, especially families. SPJST is so much fun! I look forward to meeting you. Hope to see you at an SPJST event real soon.