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100 Years of History On Sunday, December 12, 2004, Lodge 47, Seaton members and friends celebrated the unveiling and dedication of the SPJST Lodge 47, Hveda Texasu Historical Marker at Star Hall i Seaton, Texas. Pictured, from left, are Adeline Kohutek, LaVerne Vanicek, and Lodge 47 President Edwin Pechal. Photos appear on page 14.
The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive needs your donation to provide scholarships for SPJST members. The drive's goal is $17,000. Thanks to all of the contributors listed on page 4.
Lodge 164, Rio Hondo Pulls for the Ronald McDonald House Lodge 164, Rio Hondo members deliver six gallons—two big jars of three gallons each—of canned drink tabs to the Ronald McDonald House. Pictured are, from left, Louis Krupala, Diane Busse, and Aloisie Zdansky. Lodge 164 members collected the tab tops as part of their Christmas charity.
Lodge 246, Morgan's Point Charters IN ACTION: Lodge 80, Holland President Frank Pajestka, Jr., left, presents a check to Lodge 246, Morgan's Point President Ron Cornwell at the Lodge 246 Chartering Ceremony, held December 7 at Frank's Lakeview and Anchor Club in Belton. The check was presented as a token of support from the members of Lodge 80. Photographs from the chartering ceremony appear on page 15. FRATERNAUSM
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VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100: Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, 'TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society , and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK do Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-0807 email: melaniez@vvm.com
OFFICERS BRIAN VANICEK, FIC PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com
GENE McBRIDE, FICF VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com
LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 email: lanitaa@spjst.com
JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 email: jerrymik@spjst.com Home Phone: (254) 773-2950
DREW POPELKA LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 742-0724 email: spjst-legal@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 1706, Temple, TX 76503
DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 (979) 224-3125 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878
BOBBY WUENSCHE DISTRICT II Home Phone: (512) 365-3013 2451 CR 405, Taylor, TX 76574-5421
JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691
STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (325) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855
LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008
MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904
BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114
BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979)884-1451 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 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 hree - Michael Gaiter, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Clara Broz, 1507 W.T.C. Jester, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-6120 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76180- (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview ,Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-7489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Tereso Hernandez, 502 22nd Street, Hondo, Texas 78861 - (210) 364-3620 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1342 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 187 Tanner Circle, Georgetown, Texas 78628 - (512) 864-9183 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Momingside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Texns 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 519 Clearfield, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - (830) 606-7787 STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC Mobile: (254) 541-5555 email: spjst@hotmail.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1 Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 Mobile: (979) 324-0056, Fax (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT 2 Zachary Kramer Mobile: (254) 541-5820 DISTRICT 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (325) 442-3038 or (325) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICT 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC, (281) 599-0952 Mobile: (281) 635-9293 email: jst sfr5@sbcglobal.net spDISTRICT 6 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979 ) 543-2532 Mobile: (979) 332-1616 email: kkaspar@wcecnetnet DISTRICT 7 Hector Garcia (361) 749-1032 Mobile: (361) 548-5702
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Happy New Year Thanks for making 2004 a year worth celebrating in SPJST. May you be blessed with happiness, love and prosperity in the year ahead. Recipe for a Happy New Year Author Unknown Take twelve whole months. Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness, hate, and jealousy. Make them just as fresh and clean as possible. Now cut each month into twenty-eight, thirty, or thirty-one different parts, but don't make up the whole batch at once. Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients. Mix well into each day one part of faith, one part of patience, one part of courage, and one part of work. Add to each day one part of hope, faithfulness, generosity, and kindness. Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation, and one good deed. Season the whole with a dash of good spirits, a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play, and a cup full of good humor. Pour all of this into a vessel of love. Cook thoroughly over radiant joy, garnish with a smile, and serve with quietness, unselfishness, and cheerfulness. You're bound to have a happy new year!
Update on SPJST Calendars I was informed by the printer on December 22 that the SPJST calendars will be mailed out the week of December 27. I was originally told by the printer that the calendars were to be mailed earlier in December. STATE FRAIERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Anyway . . . please continue to save a MICHAEL MORRIS space on your wall for the SPJST (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1963 Calendar. It should arrive in your email: michaelm@spjst.com mailbox just in time for the new year! STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR The colorful 2005 calendar features a JOHN HOELSCHER photo from the Czech Republic in (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-0681 addition to the 2004-2005 SPJST State Royalty Court. Thanks to DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, . Lodge 15, Buckholts member Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 Raymond Posival for his suggestion District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St Joseph Street, Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 to include the Czech photo on the District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Momingside, 2005 calendar. Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Leta Cross, P.O. Box 1124, Abilene, Texas 79604 (325) 437-0456 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas (713) 649-6138
District Six - Marcy Dorotik, 2501 Tanglewilde, No. 159, Houston, Texas 77063 - (713) 907-1630 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 578 FM 1347, Stockdale, Texas 78160 - (830) 745-2702 - email: wap6564@felpsis.net
SPJST LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575 • P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
Thanks, Hill County Press This final issue of 2004 marks the end of a wonderful Vestnik printing relationship with Hill County Press in Hillsboro, Texas. Beginning with the January 5, 2005, issue, the Vestnik will be printed at Temple Daily Telegram in Temple. This change came about from the approval at the
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June, 2004, SPJST Convention for the Vestnik to be printed in full color. Hill County Press has done an outstanding job over the past 20 years I thoroughly printing the Vestnik. enjoyed working with them from 1994 to 1998 as Communications Assistant with then Vestnik Editor Brian Vanicek and over the past five months as Vestnik Editor. Roger Galle and his fine staff have always went above and beyond-always with a friendly smile and always on time. Just think for a moment. 50 weeks out of every year for the past 20 years. That's a lot of Vestniks. I will miss the weekly trips to Hillsboro because of the great people at Hill County Press. They have always been so pleasant and so kind. They are truly customerservice oriented. On behalf of the SPJST, I express sincere thanks and appreciation to Hill County Press. Lodge 47, Seaton Marks 100 Years Congratulations to the members of Lodge 47, Seaton on their historical marker dedication. The lodge celebrated the event with a ceremony on December 12. It was a beautiful, well-planned event. Lodge 47 certainly knows all about teamwork. I know many members worked hard on this project for several years. This is a grand achievement for SPJST and for the Seaton community. Thank you for your commitment to preserving the past. Teen Pulse I received a nice note from Lodge 204, Stephenville President/Treasurer Norman Kneschk. He enclosed an article that appeared in the November 8, 2004, issue of the Capital-Gazette newspaper in Glen Burnie, Maryland, written by Lodge 183, Arlington teen Timothy Gray. The article is a commentary about the music that some of the hard rock bands play. Timothy attends high school in Glen Burnie. In the article, he writes, "Over the years, music has been a part of our culture, a part of our history, and even a part of us. It has played an important part in defining the meaning of freedom of speech and has helped us all find our own unique personality." Mr. Gray then asks the question, "How far can the right of expression go?" He goes on to state that "there have been many disputes over the years of how music should be interpreted and the limits that should be set on an artist's creativity." He identifies and explains some of the complaints including subliminal messaging, censorship, and product liability. Thanks, Mr. Kneschk for sharing the article, and congratulations to Mr. Gray for his published article. -SPJST-
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SPJST JOB POSTING POSITION AVAILABLE
State FieldDistrict Representative Three. WORK TIME: This is a full-time position and the hours worked will be adjusted as required by SPJST business and special events. Applicant must be available for evening and weekend work.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the position trains and conducts full-time and part-time sales representatives in District Three to provide adequate information and knowledge in order to sell and service insurance products. Performs administrative work associated with duties. This position has supervisory authority over sales representatives in District Three.
QUALIFICATIONS: • One or more years professional experience in insurance sales. • Good telephone and interpersonal skills. • Ability to present written and oral materials to groups. • The ability to work with computers and business software. • Good driving record and willingness to travel throughout District Three. • Must reside in District Three (Dallas/Fort Worth, Waco area) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides continued training and assistance to sales representatives as required. • Trains new sales representatives. • Works and assists district director in locating new sales representatives for dormant lodges. • Assists with conservation of insurance certificates as required. Follows up with sales representatives to ensure timely conversion of certificates. • Assists Supreme Lodge Vice President in other districts as required. • Provides Vice President with weekly administrative reports. • Attends lodge functions on behalf of the Society as directed.
Saturdave Februar y 14, 2005 ra2-1 Show p lace Lanes Austin, Texas rritil 13W1 for the Cure BUST vs. Sons of 1-lermann Challenee Match Proceeds to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation All SPJST and Hermann Sons bowlers — men and women, ages 16 and older --- are invited — make that enlisted — to be at Showplace Lanes in Austin for the first-ever SPJST versus Sons of Hermann Bowling Championship. This should be fun! It will be Hermann Sons members bowling on even number lanes and SPJST members bowling on odd number lanes. Total pin fall will determine the winner. Say you're just a "casual" bowler and don't know if you're good enough to play? Please don't let that stop you. The more the merrier! $10 entry fee and proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Lots of prizes, including the big traveling bowling trophy. Mail in registration is due February 7, 2005. Walk-ins accepted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Send your name and entry fees to:
• Assists with organizing new lodges. Assists with research, development, and public relations activities in ares designated for prospective new lodges.
SPJST Verne Office c/o Fraternal Services Specialist Tammv Martinez U0 Uox 1 C0 • Tem p le, Texas 765C3
• Required to assist the local sales representatives as directed in serving the needs of our members, especially with interest-sensitive products. Provides service in cases where there is no agent of record or agent dos not have a level of expertise to market and sell specialized products such as Universal Life.
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COMPENSATION: Salary will be based on experience. Compensation package includes 401K plan, group hospitalization and life insurance coverage and long-term disability coverage. Interested persons should send resume before January 17, 2005, to: SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride; P.O. Box 100; Temple, Texas 76503. For more information, call Mr. McBride at (254) 773-1575.
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Lodge 18, Elgin New Year's Eve: Vrazels Lodge 24, Cyclone New Year's Eve: TC Taylor Lodge 29, Taylor New Year's Eve: The Lawmen Lodge 35, Elk New Year's Eve: Heart of Texas Road Gang Lodge 47, Seaton New Year's Eve: Jerry Heisler and the Melody Five Lodge 84, Dallas New Year's Eve: Clem Kubacek Lodge 88, Houston New Year's Eve: Gus Lindemann Lodge 92, Fort Worth New Year's Eve: Charlie Patteson Lodge 172, Pasadena New Year's Eve: Texas Star Lodge 180, Burleson New Year's Eve: Freddy Lovorn Lodge 191, Lufkin New Year's Eve: Glenn Lenderman Lodge 196, Houston-West New Year's Eve: Texas Drifters SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Entry Deadline Lodge 47, Seaton Tarok Tournament Mardi Gras Beach Run in Galveston SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Entry Deadline Lodge 9, Snook Fund Raiser —SPJST-
Mortgage Rates 75% Owner Residence/ Farm Property 5.75% for 1 to 15 years 6.25% for 16 to 20 years 6.75% for 21 to 30 years 85% Owner Residence/Property 7.25% for 1 to 30 years Commercial Property 6.75% for 1 to 10 years 7.00% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life I
Annuity I
5.50% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 4.50%
5.00% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 5.00%
Universal Life II
Annuity II
5.50% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%
Roth IRAs: Roth II 4.50% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%
Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93
4.50% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00% Certificates issued-4-1-93 through 2-28-03
Annuity III
4.25% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%
Roth III
Certificates issued after 2-28-03
4.25% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%
Rates subject to, change without notice.
A Big Box of Toys for Santa Pal Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, left, and State FAG Michael Morris deliver toys to the Santa Pal collection center at Ralph Wilson Youth Clubs in Temple. Accepting the toy donations are Dorothy Mathieson, Brianne Shenkir, and Path Mato. Thanks to the members and local organizations who contributed to the "toy box" in the SPJST Home Office Lobby.
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SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive receives $7,215 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive began on October 1. There have been 415 SPJST's
donations made to this year's drive. Donations to date are $7,215.95. SPJST Memorial donations to date are $2,515.00. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Because of your generosity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college. This year's goal is $17,000, and we are looking forward to your support in achieving this goal. Donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the amount contributed is applied toward scholarships. Acknowledgement of individual donations will be published in the Vestnik. To contribute to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, please send your check to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive c/o SPJST Home Office PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
SPJST general scholarships were established in 1982 for SPJST mem bers. General scholarships are funded by the SPJST and voluntary contributions by members and friends of the SPJST. Accordingly, the more funds available, the more scholarships awarded. Thank you for your generous support. Please contact the Fraternal Department at (800) 727-7578 for printed solicitation forms. Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds will be listed as a lodge donation. 2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by member's last name in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by member's last name alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold. 4. Families or groups, which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter. Otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by last name in alphabetical order. 5. 100 Pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing. 6. Please print donor's name(s) clearly. If you have any questions or comments regarding this program, please contact the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator's Office at (800) 7277578. Fraternally, Tammy Martinez Fraternal Services Specialist —SPJST-
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Alholm, Lydia Anonymous Baack, Gladys and Alfred Baker, Dillon Bates, Lois Z. Beasley, Jerry and Lillian Belz, Brao Belz, David Betz, Nell Belz, Roy Biddle, Walter Bohac, Gilbert, Bridget and G. James Bohacek, Raymond Brdicka, Tomas Brinkman, Peggy B. Brisbin, Dean and Pee Wee Campbell, Frankie Cavanaugh, Caitlin Cavanaugh, Nofina Chapman, Libby Clark, Madeline Clark, Marlene Clark, Raychel Coker, Pete and Estella Cole, Tom and Willie Mae Columbia, Iris Coroneos, Helen A. Craig, Bracy Craig, Britt Craig, Brooke Cranek, Leon and Lorranie Culpepper, John Daley, Edward J. District Two Director matching Lodge 155 Dolezalek, Don and Melba Droste, Allis Dulock, Andrew Dulock, Anna Dulock, Brad Dusek, Elsie Eckermann, Calvin and Doris Elsik, Mrs. Doris Elzner, Della Elzner, Jerry Elzner, Larry J. Enoch, Ken and Barb Fortier, Marjorie Gaas, Brittanie Gibson, Tom and Family Goehring, Joan and Lloyd Granad, Roger Grant, Leona Green, Lindsey Hajda, Rudy and Alice Hegwood, King B. Hejl, Pat and Gordon Hill, Jackie Hoehn, Pauline Hoese, Margaret Holland, Rita Howard, Elenor Hunter, Bryant Hunter, Jordan Hunter, Rachel Jaap, Frank and Bernice Jackson, Raiven Janca, Martha Janik, Willie and Deanna Jezisek, Aaron Jezisek, Adam Jezisek, Frank and Helen Arica, John F. Jufik, Amanda Jurik, Michael Juroska, Billy Joe and Julia Ann
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Rowland, Katherine Ryan, Blake Ryan, Jerrod Ryan, Laure Sacky, Frank Sacky, Susan Scasta, Albert and Helen Schiller, Evelyn and Eugene Schneider, Charles and Ann Schoppe, Lucas Schoppe, Travis Schwartz, George E. Shefcik, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sheffield, Ralph and Debbie Shelton, Joe and Ann Shirocky, J.D. and Betty Sijansky, Jerry Sijansky, Jill Simaichl, Adolfie Sirnicek, Amalia Sladecek, Tony and Dolores Smahlik, I.A. Smesny, Georgia B. Snider, F.F. Spanel, Deborah Spanhel-Weber, Cara Spinn, Buck Spinn-Janke, Rita SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth SPJST Lodge 93, Hobson SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown SPJST Lodge 155, Austin SPJST Lodge 156, Baytown Starry, Frank Taisler, Barbara Talley, Jerry and Barbara Thompson, Virginia Tischler, Emilie, Mary and Elizabeth Tomasek, Mary Ann and Alan Tutt, Uel and Dottie Valusek, Hannah Vanecek, Collin Vanecek, Connor Vanecek, Kacey Vanecek, Kyle Vanecek, Tim and Donna Vanicek, Brian, Joan, Stephanie and Sam Vanicek, Laverne Vasek, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Vega, Paul and Mary Vitek, Elizabeth Volcik, Johnnie and Doris Volcik, Shirley Vrabel, Ronald and Melissa T. Walker, Doris N. Walker, Doris N. Wallace, Eric Waters, Millie J. Weber, Carey Weinert, Lydia Weir, Ann and Kenny Wendt, Sallie Weyand, Ricky Wilks, Larry and Family Winn, Linda A. Wuensche, Bobby and Ruth Ann Wuensche, Bobby and Ruth Ann Wuthrich, Albert Zaskoda, Zella
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Quality Service with a Smile! Vice President Gene McBride, FICF, right, recognizes SPJST agents for receiving persistency awards from the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors (NAFIC). Seated, from left, are Kathy Fritz, FICF, of Lodge 177, Academy and Lynn Johnsen, FIC, of Lodge 255, Katy. Standing, from left, are David Nauert, FIC, of Lodge 246, Morgan's Point, Jerry Kucera, FIC, of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, and Karen Kaspar, FIC, of Lodge 30, Talton.
FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
Memorial Scholarship Fund Donors September through November 2004 September 2004 In Memory of Gilbert Strmiska from SPJST Lodge 20, Granger In Memory of Martha Mach from Jerry & Dorothy Kucera In Memory of Martha Mach from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Frank Hornik from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Rudy Fojtik from SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton In Memory of Anita Haag from SPJST Lodge 185, New Braunfels In Memory of Joe Botik from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth October 2004 In Memory of Ben David from Ruth F Keith In Memory of Ben 0. David from Raymond and Doris Vechan In Memory of Ben David from'Anna Lee Downing In Memory of Ben 0. David from Emilie Slovak In Memory of Christine Mena Kulcak from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Ruby Bowen from Mikhaila Nelson In Memory of Ben 0. David from Jack and Agnes Eschberger In Memory of Ben 0. David from Norman and Jean Kohl In Memory of Ben 0. David from Mr and Mrs. Jerrell Lueckemeyer In Memory of Ben 0. David from Mr and Mrs. Wiley Pearson In Memory of Ben 0. David from Leon and Margaret Barton In Memory of Ben 0. David from Mr and Mrs. Wilburn. Heine In Memory of Olga Anderson from SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton In Memory of Richard Andreas from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth In Memory of Algina Marek from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Frank Dusek from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Christopher Pechacek from Hilbert and Willie Mae Pechacek In Memory of Arnold M. Vrla from Harold and Adele Janak Strand In Memory of Arnold M. Vrla from Wesley and Dorothy Prachyl In Memory of Elizabeth Balusek from Walther Wayne VValther November 2004 In Memory of Jimmy Cooksey, Jr from SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone In Memory of James Martinec from SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone In Memory of Edwin Zabcik from SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone In Memory of Jerry Bedrich from SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone In Memory of Lillian Ondrasek from SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone In Memory of Martha Mach from The Ronald Haskovec Family In Memory of Arnold Vrla from Mary Beran In Memory of Kathryn Zieschang from SPJST Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Fred Knebel from SPJST Lodge 40, EICampo-Hillje In Memory of Tillie "Schneider" Kubin from Charles and Patricia Kubin In Memory of Charlie Kubin from Charles and Patricia Kubin In Memory of Ben David from Susan Dodge In Memory of Al Juricek from Ronald Haskovec In Memory of Mrs. John Vrla from Ronald Haskovec
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SPJST members, get on your mark, get set and go to Galveston on January 29! Race-day will feature the 10K (Lin, 5K run and walk, and kid's 1K run, and children's activities complete with arts and crafts, games, and face painting. The post-race party begins at 8:45 a.m. with the awards ceremony beginnning at approximately 10 a.m. on the beach side of Brodie's Beach Hut. Live music will be provided, door prizes will be thrown out to the crowd, place finishers will be recognized, and refreshments will be served. Proceeds will benefit the Galveston County YMCA and University of Texas Physical Therapy Class.
Race limes 8:30 a.m.-5K Run/Walk 8:50 a.m.-10K Run 9:45 a.m.—Kid's 1K Run
Age CategorTo Kids 1K Run 9 and Under • 10 - 14 5K and 10K Run 14 and under 45 - 49 15 - 19 50 - 54 20 - 24 55 - 59 25 - 29 60 - 64 30 - 34 65 - 69 35 - 39 70 - 74 40 - 44 75+
•• •• •• ••• •• Late Registration 10K Run—$23 (after January 12) ••• 5K RunM/alk—$23 (after January 12) Kid's 1K Run—$12 (after January 12) •• • • em.a • Race-Day Registration • 10K Run—$25 •• 5K Run/Walk—$25 Kid's 1K Run—$15 ••• •• Race registration forms are available • • from your local SPJST lodge fraternal activities coordinator • ••• •• and online at www.mardigrasbeachrun.com •• tir$1 • For more information, please call • • •• • Ova• State Fraternal Activities Coo rdinator Michael Morris •• • • ft10•4,A, • or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez • • 4'• at (800) 727-7578. • • '7 4 • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ■ ••• ■ •••••••• Registration and Entry Fees 10K Run—$18 (postmarked by January 12). 5K Run/Walk—$18 (postmarked by January 12) Kid's 1K Run—$12 (postmarked by January 12)
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SPJST Deer Antler Contest Deer Antler Contest for SPJST Members Only November l, 2004 through January 31, 2005
Two Prizes Awarded $50 for Widest Horns (Measured at widest point - outside to outside.)
$50 for Most Points Requirement: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the following: Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff, or any Public Official. Name
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Training the Trainers Several staff members from the SPJST Insurance Department are participating in the Fraternal Field Managers Training Program, which is being conducted by Kinder Brothers of Dallas. A- training session was recently held in Temple. Pictured, from left, are SFR Billy Rollwitz (District Four), SFR Jerry Kucera (District Three), SFR Lynn Johnsen (District Five), SFR Bill Orsak (District One), Trainer Bill Moore, SFR Karen Kaspar (District Six), State Training Coordinator/Field Manager Jim Wiest, Assistant to the Vice President Kathy Fritz, and SFR Zachary Kramer (District Two).
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Date Killed Ranch Where Killed Nearest Town Signed by (Officer or Title) Due January 31, 2005 Send entries to: SPJST Deer Antler Contest State Fraternal Activities Coordinator • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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SPJST Parades Through Temple
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STEPHENVILLE CLASS—Left to right, Louis Kuykendall, Norman Kneschk, District Three State Field Representative Jerry Kucera, Sandra Pierce, and Joyce Russell.
LONGVIEW CLASS—Left to right, James Harris, Gwen Walsh, Viola Kocian, and Bob Farmer. Thanks to all of the sales representatives who attended the classes.
Leading the SPJST Home Office entries are Sam and Stephanie Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone carrying an Open House invitation banner. The District Two Royalty in a Mustang were several entries ahead of the SPJST Home Office entries.
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tract Five S les epresen lives' F 11 2004 C ses Tr Submitted by District Five State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen Front, left to right, Carolyn Filipp, FIC (88), Helen Hegwood, FIC (88), Marian Kadlecek, FIC (88), and Deanna Janik (142). BACK: Robert Rupley (88), Michael Moore (196), Fred Buri, FIC (88), and Willie Janik (142).
Front, left to right, C.J. Reinninger (81), Juanita Todd (81), Helen Filipp (139), Geraldine Frank (162), and Lynn Stuesser (175). BACK: Jane Orchard (81), Bradley Stavinthq (81), Carlos Becerra (175), Richard Cooper (175), and Frank Bacak, FIC (40). Not pictured is Virginia Campos (175).
Front, left to right: Clarence Pertl (172), Jim Strouhal (91), Robert Mayfield (172), and Joe Olivo (172). BACK: Marjorie Calvert (88), Vicki Dressler, FIC (172), and Shirley Sebesta (172).
Front, John Anderson, FIC (191). BACK: Ken Carter (191), Mark Oliver (191), and Thomas Morgan (191). Not pictured is Helen Morgan (191).
Jerry Kucera Receives Service Award The SPJST recognized District Three State Field Representative Jerry Kucera for his 10 years of service to the SPJST. Pictured above, Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, left, presents Jerry with his pin. Mr. Kucera will retire as State Field Representative . on December 31, 2004.
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Front, left to right, Linda Wehrin FIC (88) Edna Wehring, IC (88), Dorothy lughaup (88), and Vincent Hegwood, FIC (88). BACK: Larry W. Pflughaupt, FIC (' 188), Everett Kaminisky, FIC (28), Robert Kieschnick (142), Jefferey Barcak, FIC (196).
Billy Rollwitz Receives Service Award The SPJST recognized District Four State Field aiebratinq Representative Billy Rollwitz for his five years of service to the SPJST. Pictured above, Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, left, presents Billy with his :( ' excellence watch. RACS
SPJST Parades Through Temple Temple Christmas Parade • Thursday, December 9, 2004
LEFT PHOTO: State King Joshua Siptak and State Duke Mark Siptak ride in a red Corvette diriven by District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom (inset). CENTER PHOTO: District One Director Donnie Victorick drives State Queen Jessica Schumann and State
Duchess Sara Sump in a black Corvette. RIGHT PHOTO: Miss Texas Jamie Story rides in a 1972 blue Corvette with her chaperone and driver Frederick Paul. The parade was broadCast live on several Temple radio stations.
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District Six shares award-winning cand y recipies The District Six Fall Meeting was, held Sunday, October 24, 2004. There were contests in candy, Christmas ornaments, and needlework for the adults. We tried to have horseshoes, but the weather did not cooperate. Thanks to East Bernard and Wharton lodges for hosting. A big thank you to the judges of the contests: Kathy Ahlstrom, Charlotte Bucek, and Janie Bucek, and also, thanks to the tabulators: Lois Elles, Erline Janik, and Jeanette Kaminsky. Thanks, Rita Vanek, for your help. Once again, Helen and Tony Kelner ran the Wheel of Fortune booth, and they did a great job. I have enclosed the recipes for the top three candies as requested by the members. The day was great. Fraternalism was enjoyed by all. Fraternally, Helen Zabransky District Six FAC —SPJST-
First Place Chocolate Bonbons 1 stick butter
1 can flaked coconut 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 one-pound boxes powdered sugar 1 quart chopped pecans 1 1/4 - pound bar paraffin wax 2 packages semi-sweet chocolate Melt butter; pour over nuts and stir. Blend in sugar and coconut. Pour in milk; mix thoroughly. Butter hands and roll candy into small balls. Place on cookie sheet which has been covered with wax paper. Cool for 30 minutes. Melt wax over low heat; add chocolate and stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate mix using a toothpick. Keep mixture hot. If chocolate thickens too much, reheat or place in pan of warm water.
Second Place Dad's. Creamy Chocolate Fudge 1 13-ounce jar of marshmallow cream 1 1/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup butter 1/4 tsp salt 11.5 ounces Real Milk Chocolate Morsels 6 ounces Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Morsels 1/2 cup pecans, slightly crushed 1 tsp. vanilla In a large saucepan, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a full boil over moderate heat, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly over moderate heat. Remove from heat. Add real milk chocolate morsels and semi-sweet chocolate morsels. Stir until morsels melt and mixture is well blended. Stir in nuts and vanilla extract. Pour into aluminum foillined square pan. Chill in refrigerator until firm, about two hours. Makes 2 1/2 pounds of candy.
CANDY CONTEST WINNERS. Pictured, left to right, Dee Floyd (40)— third place; Philip Vahalik (4)—second place; Dorothy Olsovsky (23)—first place; and District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom.
NEEDLEWORK CONTEST WINNERS. Pictured, left to right, Ardis Bacak (40)—third place; Dee Floyd (40)—second place; Dorothy Olsovsky (23)—first place; and District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom.
Third Place Chocolate Fudge Candy 2 cups sugar 2 tbsp. cocoa, leveled 1/2 cup dark . Karo 1/2 cup whole milk 2 to 3 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cup pecans Combine first four ingredients. Boil until it becomes a soft ball. (238 degrees). Beat in the butter and vanilla with a wooden spoon. Add pecans. Pour onto a greased platter or pan.
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CONTEST WINNERS. Pictured, left to right, Ardis Bacak (40)—third place; Dorothy Olsovsky (23)—second place; Dee Floyd (40)—first place; and District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom.
SPJST Parades Through Temple Temple Christmas Parade • Thursday, December 9 2004
LEFT PHOTO: Orel, SPJST's Mascot, walks the parade route with Communications Assistant Katherine Morris Smith. CENTER: SPJST Supreme Lodge members and spouses ride a horse-drawn carriage through the streets of Temple. Riding are, from left, Kathy
Ahlstrom, Ruth Ann Wuensche, Legal Advisor Drew Popelka, Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin, Vice President Gene McBride, and District Two Director Bobby Wuensche. RIGHT: The SPJST Float is ready to travel the streets lined with tens of thousands of people.
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pj Christmas Float Parades Through Tex Hondo • Rosebud • Rockdale • Elgin • Temple • Killeen • Pearsall The 2004 SPJST Christmas float is adorned with more •than 3,000 lights. It features a rotating carousel and a spinning ferris wheel. The bears and snowman sing and dance to the Christmas music along the parade route. The back of the Christmas float depicts the float theme, "Snow What Fun It Is" and the SPJST logo. HONDO PARADE—Lodge 239, Hondo yOuth Joshua Hernandez and Chastity Ortiz ride the SPJST Float. —.Sitting by Mr. Snowman and the carousel are, from left, Brandon Hemandez, Jr., Geneve Suarez, and Chelsea Ortiz. The float received first place and "Best Lighting" awards. ROSEBUD PARADE—Lodge 89, Rosebud members and the District Two Royalty Court ride the SPJST Float in the Rosebud Christmas Parade. The float received the first place award. ELGIN PARADE—Lodge 18, Elgin members ride the SPJST Float in the Elgin Christmas Parade. The float received the first place-best overall award. TEMPLE PARADE—From left, Mark Hoelscher, Kyle Hoelscher, and Patricia Hoelscher, all of Lodge 47, Seaton. The float received second place.
Jacqui Wiest of Lodge 221, Harker Heights rides one of the horses. Thanks to State Training Coordinator Jim Wiest for pulling the float in the Temple parade. Thanks to the walkers who assisted the float down the parade route. Two of the walkers are Administrative Assistant Judy Paul, left, and Annuity Specialist Christina Ybarra. Riding the float are Taylor Paul and Madison
KILLEE: PARADE—Taylor PaL smiles as she rides atop one of the horses on the float Driving the float in the early evening Killeen Parade are :.)upreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and his wife, -.„1 Frances. ■••100-
Editor and Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny, center, accepts the first place trophy from City of Killeen Mayor Maureen Jouett and Killeen City Council Members. The awards ceremony was televised. Vestnik
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e 19 Fayetteville Christmas Saturday, December 4, 2004 • SPJST Hall in Fayetteville SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville and Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce members and guests serve themselves at the combined Christmas party held at the SPJST hall in Fayetteville on December 4.
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Lodge 1, Fayetteville celebrates Christmas President Glenn Pflughaupt of the SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville and Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce President Terry Ross welcomed members and guests at the annual combined Christmas party on Sunday, December 5, 2004, at 4 p.m. at the SPJST Hall. Sales Representative Ronnie Pflughaupt recognized and made a presentation to Robert Krenek of Lodge 1 as a Czech Heritage Month winner in the Czech word find contest. The recently formed SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club gave emery boards to everyone. Chamber of Commerce President Terry Ross presented plaques to Helen Mikus for her many years of dedicated service to the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce; to Bonnie Rohde for her many years of dedicated service and as chairman of the queen's contest; to Brenda Minarcik for her 20 years as chairman of the parade; and to Betty Heinsohn as treasurer. A memorial plaque in memory of Louis Polansky in appreciation for his many years of dedicated service was presented to his wife, Irene. The newly-elected 2005 Chamber President Yvonne McCowen presented outgoing President Terry Ross a plaque in appreciation for her dedicated service to the. Chamber. Upon completion of the presentations, everyone was invited to enjoy a delicious meal of baked ham, turkey, sausage, dressing, and all the covered dishes and desserts. To the delight of everyone, Santa Claus stopped by and brought gifts for the children. Fifteen beautiful poinsettias were given away as door prizes at a drawing for the adults. A drawing was also held to present "special gifts" which were won by Dustin Canik and Jessica Toddy. Submitted by, Irene Polansky —SPJST—
Lod;a 1 9 Fayettevilik meets Ja -wary 11 SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville has scheduled a membership meeting for Thursday, January 13, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. at Keilers Restaurant in Fayetteville. All members are invited
to attend this meeting. If you plan to attend, please call President Glenn Pflughaupt at (979) 378-2861 or (979) 249-7502 or Secretary Irene Polansky at (979) 378-2378 or (979) 224-5130 by January 11. —SPJST--
Lodge 5 Pilot Point-Tioga meets January 8 Dear Readers, We encourage all members to make a special effort to attend our meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2005, since the first Saturday of the month falls on New Year's Day. This will take place at the Country Star Restaurant in Collinsville, Texas, at 2 p.m. For more information or directions, you may call Jack and Dean Carender at (903) 5647359 or Bill and Angie Heitman at (903) 437-5561. Respectfully, Jack Carender Reporter —SPJST—
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Fayetteville President Glenn Pflughaupt, left, presents member Robert Krenek with Bohemian crystal made in the Czech Republic. Robert was one of the winners in the Vestnik's Czech Heritage Month prize drawing. LEFT PHOTO: President Glenn Pflughaupt tugs at Santa's cap and Vice President Betty Heinsohn sits on Santa's lap.
Lodge 24, Cyclone members enjoy Christmas social Members of Lodge 24, Cyclone, met for their December meeting and Christmas Party at Golden Corral in Temple on December 13, 2004. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Daniel Wilde. We were privileged to have celebrating Christmas with us this year from our Home Office—President Brian Vanicek and family; Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas and wife, Betty, and our District Director Bobby Wuensche and wife, Ruth Ann. Mr. Wilde introduced all the present officers and special guests. Activities reports were given by Vice President Keith Andel and Youth Leader Joan Vanicek. Bobby Hoelscher reminded us all about the upcoming New Year's Eve dance on December 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by the TC Taylor Band. Tickets can be purchased from Bobby Hoelscher at (254) 7712091 or (254) 985-2537 or from Wilbert Mikeska at (254) 985-2484.
The cost is $10 in advance and $12.50 at the door. We want to congratulate Harold Vanicek on his nomination as candidate for fratemalist of the year by our lodge members at our last meeting. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek then presented Bernice Sebek with her 75-year pin. Mrs. Sebek came up and shared a lot of memories about her family's involvement at Lodge 24. Congratulations, Bernice. How lucky we are to have such a loyal member still active in our lodge. Inspired by Mrs. Sebek's stories of fraternalism and history, Mr. Mikulas shared stories of his first days in the Home Office and all the changes that have occurred since that time. Mr.. Wuensche also shared some stories about his home lodge, Beyersville, and its early days. How fitting it was to share these memories at our Christmas party. It was then time to move on to more important things—like the party! Mr. Wuensche gave the meal blessing, and
it was off to the buffet line to see what all we could find. It seemed that everyone came back with a small bite of everything. After the meal, members took part in the Chinese Christmas gift exchange. We reminded everyone that just for this game, it was all right to steal. Many of us tried hiding our gifts under the table so no one would steal, but some of us lost our great gifts anyway. After it was all said and done, everyone seemed to get a wonderful gift anyway. Brian also brought gifts from the SPJST Home Office, and a drawing was held for these. What fun it all was! After a lot of hugs and Merry Christmas wishes, the evening came to an end all too soon. Next Meeting—January 10 Our next meeting will be held at the lodge hall on Monday, January 10, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see a lot of you there. Until then, the lodge officers and committee chairpersons of Lodge 24
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The Sales Team from Lodge 30, Taiton District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, far left, recognizes the Lodge 30, Taiton Sales Representatives at the Christmas party on December 12. They are, from left, Marjorie Treumer, Thomas Drapela, Margaret Kulcak, and Leroy Kaspar. want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Vesele Vanoce a Stastny Novy Rok!
Fraternally, Linda Wilde, Reporte —SPJST-
Lodge Karel ,,,ona§ No. 28, East Bernard meets January 9 Dear Members, On the 9th of January, Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its first meeting of 2005. It will be held in the meeting room of the East Bernard Branch of the Wharton County Library, located at 746 Clubside Drive, at 2 p.m. The agenda will be open to business needing immediate attention. Due to a slight chance of real bad weather, a standard fare is on schedule for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon. December Meeting Report A quorum was present at the sounding of the gavel. After the Pledge of Allegiance, remembrance of our departed members, and grace given by Glenn Kaminsky, a recess was called for the meal of barbecue chicken with many side dishes and croissant rolls. After reconvening, there was no important business needing immediate attention, and all reports were accepted as given. The meeting adjourned around 3:30 p.m. (1530 hours.) We lost two members within a week—Brother A.T. Leveridge, Jr. and Sister Mary Kovar. To the faithful: Mark your calendars on January 9, 2005, make plans to attend, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST-
Lodge 91, Crosby quarterly meeting, Christmas party he!t1 December 4 Lodge 91, Crosby held its fourth quarterly meeting combined with the annual Christmas Party at China Ko Restaurant in Crosby. Fifty-one members and guests attended. President Stasney called the meeting TO order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for Victor Adams, deceased husband of member Judy Adams. All officers were present. We discussed the annuity held at the SPJST Home Office. We also talked about the SPJST Float winning Best of Show at the Highlands Jamboree Parade in October. Jimmy Strouhal gave a report on four new members. Evelyn Wotipka expressed that she would no longer be able to serve as treasurer for Lodge 91. She was presented with a poinsettia plant for her long service to the lodge. Officers for 2005 were elected. They are as follows: President Chester Stasney Vice President Malba Smesny FAC Marie Stasney Secretary Vonda Smesny Treasurer June Smesny Malba Smesny read a classical story of "The Three Trees." The meeting adjourned at 1 p.m. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal. Door prizes of poinsettias and gift certificates to the Cracker Barrel Restaurant were given. The next quarterly meeting will be in March at the Crosby Community Center. Invitations will be mailed out. Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST-
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Janice and Freddie Kaluza proudly display some of the collectible items that commemorate the centennial of Lodge 54, West. Items available include a color brochure that chronicles past and current facts about the hall and a plate that features embossed pictures of past and current hall designs. For more information on these and other items, contact Freddie or Janice at (254) 826-3534.
Lodge 172 odge 196 Pasadena report ; on Joustc -West elects :-,4)05 officers November meetir 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. Ruby Skrabanek was selected Fraternalist of the Year. Julius J. Zella Second Vice President/Reporter ---SPJST-
Lodge 196 Houston-West hosts New Year's Eve Celebration 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
The regular monthly meeting of Lodge 196, Houston-West was held on Sunday, November 21, 2004, at 3:10 p.m., at the lodge hall, the president being in the chair and the secretary being present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Robert Castillo. The roll call of officers showed only the FAC absent. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The October treasurer's report was read and approved. Reports November birthdays recognized were Cecelia Malek on November 1; Julie Piedra on November 2; and Matthew Kidwiler on November 27. Jack and Catherine celebrating their 29th anniversary on November 22. Correspondence/President's Report A complimentary letter was received about Marvin and Alma Schulz from renter Homer Stevens. Members were reminded to donate money to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, The SPJST Home Office is holding its Open House on Monday, December 6. There's also a deer antler contest. The new State FAC is lifelong SPJST member Michael Morris of Lodge 47, Seaton. The new State Youth Director is Trissa Klement. Secretary's Report Bill L. Haak and Johnnie S. Haak transferred to Lodge 169, Brenham, and Lynn Johnsen transferred to Lodge 255, Katy. Hall Manager's Report There are four rentals in November; one for December; one pending in 2004; and 15 rentals for 2005.
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Grou ds Manager The mop sink needs to be put in, and we need a drain for the septic tank. When it rains too much, it doesn't drain. Youth Report Six youth were present. They are collecting eye glasses. Larry Pflughaupt said they could bring them
12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 29, 2004 to the lodge and he would take them to the only place in Texas which is here in Houston. They are planning a program for our Christmas party. District Five is having a sleep-over at the Battleship Texas. The cost is $10 for youth and includes a meal, tour, and being commissioned into the Texas Navy. The youth are also planning a lazer tag activity on Saturday, January 15 on 1960, east of Willowbrook Mail, between '3 and 4 p. Old Business Santa Claus will be at our Christmas party on December 19 again this year. Everyone is asked to bring a bag of candy or fruit to put in bags for Santa to hand out to the kids. The lodge will provide a fried turkey. Members are to bring side dishes, door prizes, and an unwrapped present for under $5 for a charity. New Business District Five Director Larry Pflughaupt reported our new president is traveling the state, and the Home Office is simplifying some reports. He promoted the members to do the Mardi Gras Run. He announced that June 12 is SPJST Day in San Antonio. The lodge officers will be having training. He stated that we are getting into the stop-the-waste program. He asked everyone to bring can pull tabs, cell phones, eye glasses, and hearing aides for charity. Congratulations, Marvin! J. R. Coleman nominated Marvin Schulz as the 2004 Fraternalist of the Year for Lodge 196. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
New Year's Eve Dance Invite your friends and come out for our New Year's Eve Dance from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. The cost is $15 per person. Fraternally, Catherine Manchack Secretary —SPJST-
202 J3Urdanton presents money, food, toys to ACCEPT Lodge
Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, December 12, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center for its Christmas party/meeting with 48 people attending. Special guest was Supreme Lodge Chairman and District Seven Director Bob Bayer. President Jeff Barta presided. The youth club led the Pledge of Allegiance. Silence was observed for Jane Gaydos and other deceased members. Ernest Spacek offered the table prayer. Rotisserie chicken and fried chicken were enjoyed along with the side dishes brought by the members. Secretary Bettie House read the correspondence. Members present observing birthdays in December were Martha Ciomperlik, Bailey Mross, Melba Novosad, Domingo Gonzales, Jr., Brenda Gonzales, Veronica Barta, Jesse Huizar, and Cassandra Reyes. FAC Mary Ann Barta needs the fraternal activities reports turned in by the next meeting. Lodge voted to donate $100 to ACCEPT in addition to the non-perish-
Lodge 91, Crosby Promotes Heritage ABOVE: Lodge 91, Crosby celebrates Czech heritage with a display at the Crosby Library. BELOW: Members of Lodge 91, Crosby rode the SPJST Float in the Highlands Jamboree Parade held in October. The float received the first place award in the parade.
Lodge i8o Presents Officers and Trustees Lodge 180, Burleson recently announced its 2005 lodge officers and trustees. Pictured, from left, are President/Trustee Bill Slavik, Vice President/Trustee Rhonda Hurtik, Trustee Ernest "Red" Kelly, Treasurer/Trustee Carole Slavik, and Reporter/Trustee Estelle Hurtik. Not pictured are Secretary Ann Sammet, FAC/Trustee Chairman Leon Flusche, and Trustee Joe Babina. able food and toys that were brought by the members. A get well card was signed for Polly Bayer and a sympathy card for the family of Jane Gaydos. Director Bob Bayer installed the 2005 lodge officers. The Chinese gift exchange was the highlight of the party. Next Meeting—January 9 The next meeting will be Sunday, January 9, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST-
Thank You, Lodge 80! Lodge 80, Holland President Frank Pajestka presented the Lodge 246 members with a donation from the Holland lodge for $100. Thank you, Lodge 80. This is most appreciated! The meeting was then ended with 23 winners of door prizes donated by the District Two Director and the Supreme Lodge. Next Meeting—January 9 Our next meeting will be held at Lonestar Banquet Room in Morgan's Point on January 9 at 2 p.m. Hope to see you all then. Fraternally, Ginger Greger, Reporter —SPJ ST--
246 Morgan's Point Fort Worth reports on Friendship Club chartering ceremony Lodge
Dear Members and Readers, The Lodge 246, Morgan's Point December meeting and chartering was held at Frank's Lakeview Inn on Belton Lake on December 7. A wonderful meal provided by the Supreme Lodge was served before the meeting. There were 28 members present and 30 guests present. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek opened the meeting with an introduction of many of the special guests present. He then read a brief history of SPJST and the Charter. The election of officers for 2005 was then held. The officers elected are: President Ron Cornwell Vice President/FAC David Nauert Treasurer Michael Bazilius Secretary/Reporter Ginger Greger Youth Leader Emma Perry The newly-elected officers were then installed by Mr. Bob Bayer, Supreme Lodge Chairman and District Seven Director. Patsy Koslovsky, District Two Youth Counselor, then welcomed the youth members present. The new State Youth Director, John Hoelscher, was introduced.
The Fort Worth Friendship Club met on Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at St. Thomas Parish Hall for its monthly meeting and Christmas social. President Alice Barnes welcomed everyone and thanked Joe Kozel for the accordion music before the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all which was followed by a prayer, "Participating in Waiting," read by Alice. It was decided not to have the reading of the minutes from the previous meeting, and Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel gave the financial report which was accepted as presented. The singing of "Happy Birthday," accompanied by Joe on the accordion, went out to our December celebrants—Lillian Smith, Lucille Kret, Ann Sustala, Rose Romeo, Camille Bolcer, Agnes Reznicek, Frances Matthews, Joe Kozel, and Mary Albert. May you all have many more. Sunshine Person Lydia Alholm reported sending a get well card to Linda Horner. Mary Ann read a thank you note from Linda addressed to herself and Libbie as thanks for help given during her recent illness. It was nice to have Linda back with us after a couple of months absence. Annie Whitsell reported the next little gift exchange would be held at our
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Lodge 186, Caldwell Secretary/Reporter Elwood Moore, left, presents a check for $1,000 to Gene Trout of the Lyons Evangelical United Church of Christ for use in the Church Cemetery Fund. The funds are from the lodge's bingo events held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. January meeting, provided there is no snow or ice on the ground. If bad weather, there will be no meeting. Following discussion, it was voted to give Father Sal a monetary gift for Christmas, and everyone signed a card for him. A door prize was brought by Linda Horner, and since we had so many beautiful desserts, a home-baked cake and apple pie were also given away. Lucky winners were Lucy Johnson, Mary Ann Kozel, and Linda Horner. President Alice thanked the December hostesses—Ima Lou Crider, Yolonda Espinosa, Margarita Gonzales, Lucy Johnson, Katherine Ormsbee, and Wanda Threadway who did a super job. Also, thanks went out to the Women's Organization of St. Thomas for the use of their clay pots painted into Santa Clauses which decorated all the tables. They were most attractive, and we so appreciate being able to use them. The Women's Organization made them for a nursing home. Alice then reminded Willie Mae Becan, Rose Cuba, Dora Janecka, and Wilma Still that they are scheduled to be hostesses for the January 5, 2005 meeting. The gift exchange was then held and, of course, we had to have show and tell. Lots of beautiful gifts were received. I drew Rose Ann's gift of a
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silver key chain with a little Bible. Inside the Bible was a little angel. It was very nice. Thanks, Rose Ann. Mary Ann Kozel led us in prayer. Then, a delicious luncheon was enjoyed followed by games being played. Tracy Horn is a first-time new greatgrandmother to little Emalee Kendall Horn, who was born on November 5. She is one proud great-grandmother. Just ask to see her photos. Tracy, along with her daughter and son-in-law, enjoyed attending the wedding of Alfred's great-nephew. It was an outdoor wedding held at a home in Highland Park. Tracy reported the wedding and weather were both beautiful. Linda Horner asked me to extend an apology to all the members at the meeting. She found the lid to her pan at home right where she had left it. Linda is also looking forward to becoming a new great-grandmother which will make Lucille Kret a new great-great-grandmother. Be sure to let us know when the big event occurs. Ella Greer has triplet grandsons, and I have heard that one of these grandsons has a most unusual list for Santa. He wants Santa to bring him a jar of pickles, a computer, a television for his room, and a live elephant. Ella, we will want to hear what Santa actually did bring him!
ABOVE: The Lodge 177, Academy Officers and Trustees are, from left to right, Trustee Bill Hutka, President Kathy Fritz, Vice President Louis Driska, Trustee Harvey Laflamme, Second Vice President/Trustee Helen Bland, Trustee Bernice Hutka, FAC Jackie Beck, Secretary JoAnn Hutka, Trustee Shirley McCrea, and Treasurer Josie Mitchell. RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride installs the officers during Lodge 177's Christmas social held at Golden Corral on December 8. My sisters, Lil and Georgie, and I were saddened about the death of our last uncle, Joe Ben Patril of Ennis, who died on November 24. Great-grandfather Jan Patril and his wife, Katherine Sonka Patril, came to America in 1884 with one son and three daughters. Three more daughters were born in America. Our grandfather, Frank Patril, was born in 1882 and was one of triplet sons, with one triplet dying at birth and the other a short time later so that made only one Patril son. Our grandfather Frank Patril and his wife, Marie Hejny Patril, had eight children—four daughters and four sons. Our mother was the oldest with Uncle Joe Ben being the youngest. Of these four sons, only Uncle Jerry had children—three daughters. Currently, only Uncle Jerry's wife, Geraldine Patril of Ennis, survive with the Patril family name. With their passing, the Patril name in America will die. Along with my sister, Lil, and cousin, Dorothy Kubelka Valek of Ennis, we have all visited in the original Patril home in
Nuzie, Bechnye Area of the Czech Republic, where cousin Josef Patril and family still reside in the original Patril family home No. 19 Nuzie. I will spend Christmas Eve in Ennis with my sister and brother-in-law, Georgie and Peter Morales, and their family along with Pete's side of the family. Christmas Day will be spent with my sister, Lil Kosarek and her family in Arlington. I get to eat two Christmas meals! I am sure they will be calorie-free! My Season's Greetings to cousins Millie in Illinois, Mary in Mesquite, and Milton, wherever you are. Also to Mary Kay in Alabama. I still miss your aunt Mary Pavey. May you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. So until, keep smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter --SPJST-
LGdge 189, Bryan-College Statian 0 Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station officers for 2005 were installed by District One Director Donnie Victorick at the annual Christmas party on December 12. The officers, from left, are Vice President Albert Scasta, Flag Bearer John Mayo, President Henry Mayo, FAC Claudia Pine, and Secretary/Treasurer Charles Munday.
Lodge 204, Stephenville Officers Pictured, from left to right, are Secretary/Reporter Sandra Pierce, Vice President Gracie Kneschk, President/Treasurer Norman Kneschk, and Michelle Pierce (standing in for FAC/Historian 'Misty Houston).
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ton H torical Marker Dec Sunday, December 12, 2004 • Star Hall in Seaton, Texas On a sunny, warm afternoon outside of Star Hall in Seaton, members and friends gathered to witness the unveiling and dedication of the SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Historical Marker. Master of Ceremonies and Lodge 47 President Edwin Pechal began the ceremony by welcoming everyone and introducing the Lodge 47 Youth Club, local Boy Scouts, and Trumpeter Leroy Schiller. David Evans, who assisted with the historical marker, then addressed the crowd and explained the process to obtaining the marker. Lodge 47 Historical Committee Members Adeline Kohutek and LaVerne Vanicek removed the covering from the marker and read the inscription on the historical marker: SPJST Lodge No. 47, Hvezda Texasu In January 1903, Frank Mod and J. E Sefcik led Seaton men in forming an order of the SPJST (Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas}, a Czech benevolent
society. Members of Hvezda Texasu, the Texas "Star" Lodge, met in Thomas Mikulastik's blacksmith shop and the Seaton School before building their first lodge hall in 1906 at this site. They added more land and facilities over the years, including a larger hall. The Star Lodge has supported programs in drama, gymnastics, traditional dance, and choir, as well as the Red Cross, youth groups and political rallies. It has also hosted community activities, including dances, reunions, meetings and agriculture fairs. The program continued with comments from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Honorary Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, and Third Court of Appeals Justice Bob Pemberton. The ceremony concluded with patriotic vocals performed by Rev. Joe Emerson, Christy Emerson, and Tammy Pechal. After the memorial service honoring Lodge 47's deceased members, the members and guests enjoyed dinner and Christmas activities.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members and local Bo prior to the unveiling. RIGHT PHOTO: Tammy Pechal, left, Christy Scouts lead the flag raising while Leroy Schiller plays the trumpet. Emerson, and Rev. Joe Emerson sing patriotic songs during the cerC\717 PHOTO: David Evans explains the historical marker process emony.
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured, from left, are Andy Machicek, Matthew Machicek, Howard Leshikar, District Two Rest Home Director Dan Balusek, Ann Balusek, Joshua Machicek, LaVeme Pechal, and Linda Machicek. CENTER: and Mary Leshikar. RIGHT: Reviewing the Lodge 47 Centennial Booklet are Exchanging fraternal greetings are Honorary Supreme lodge President sisters, from left, Dorothy Tomasek, Elsie Cabla, and Levie Adamek.
LEFT PHOTO: Keeping all of the turkeys warm for the evening meal left, visits with Willie E. Kohutek. RIGHT: The Kitchen Crew—from left, are, from left, Woodrow Marek, Calvin Skrabanek, Otis Meier, Ed Joyce Skrabanek, Edwin Vasicek, Nancy Meier, Gladys Marek, Lucy Marek, Leroy Dana, and Jerome Orsag. CENTER: Clarence Pechal, Mihatsch, and Nelda Marek.
2C_ Loc2e 17 Of .-.:ers—Seated, fror- left, cre Treas.. er Marek, Secretary Adeline Kohutek, anci Reporter Dorothy Standing, from left, are President Edwin Pechal, Second Vice ..+,..sident/FAC Beth Rabroker, Vice President Dolores Skrabanek, Dun) Leader Heidi Bartek, and Parliamentarian James Skrabanek. CENTER: From left, Honorary District Two Director Willie Kohutek, Honorary Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Supreme Fos
odge President Brian Vanicek, Lodge 47 President Edwin . echoi, onorary Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard l i.7:keska, and .-.onorary District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky. RIGHT: 2004 Lodge 47, Seaton Trustees—Seated, from left, Leroy Dana, David Pechal, and Edward Mares. Standing, from left, Chairman Woodrow Marek, Gary Skrabanek, E.J. Pechal, Jr., and Vice Chairman James Skrabanek.
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Supreme Lodge Chairman and District Seven Director Bob Bayer, far leff, and District Two m President Director Bobby Wuensche, far right, install the Lodge 246 officers. They are, fro Ron Cornwell, Vice President/FAC David Nauert, Secretary/Reporter Ginger Greger, Treasurer Michael Bazilius, and Youth Leader Emma Perry.
Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, center, presents the book "To Lead is to Serve" by Shar McBee to President Ron Cornwell, left, and Vice President David Nauert.
The Carroll family learns about SPJST. They District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt right, Listening to the ceremony are, from left, are, from left, Eric, Nadine, Breanna, and visits with new Lodge 246 member and sales Oscar Martinez, Pedro Jimenez, and Sylvia Jiminez. representative Charlie Herendon. Joline.
Cuffing the cake are, from left, Emma Perry, Trish Youth display their Christmas resents. They Showing their support for the new lodge are Mathis of Lodge 87, Temple, Ginger Greger, and are, from left, Geneva Wold, Ryan Kerby, and Lodge15, Buckholts President Doug Williams and Treasurer Virginia Williams. Bonnie Wold. District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky.
Pictured, from left, are Ruth Ann Wuensche, 100 Percent SPJST Family—Shelly and Chris District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, left, Polly Bayer, and lodge 89, Rosebud President McNeill with their two sons, Bryan and Austin. and Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride announce -the door prize winners. Tammy Martinez.
District Two State Field Representative Attending the ceremony from Lodge 80, Zachary Kramer,_ far left, recognizes the Youth Leader Emma Perry and DYC Patsy Holland are, from left, Courtney Brumrnett, Sissy Lodge 246 Sales Team: Frank killer, David Koslovsky welcome the youth to Lodge 246, Morgan's Point. Nauert, and Jack Brown. Yeager, Amber Yeager, and Ashley Yeager.
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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, IRENE BARCAK who passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2004. She was born on July 25, 1922, in Hallettsville to Julius Joseph and Annie Holub Drozd. On October 14, 1941, she married Joe Barcak in Hallettsville. She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia and a 50year member of the SPJST. Survivors include daughters, Gladys Pucciarello and Shirley Steffek, both of Hallettsville; sons, Edwin Joe Barcak of Red Ranger and Allen James Barcak of Hallettsville; sister, Evelyn Technik of Moulton; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Barcak on March 22, 1985, and her parents. Visitation began at noon Wednesday, November 17 at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Wednesday evening at the funeral home chapel and at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 18 at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, Moravia. Services followed at 11:30 a.m. The Reverend John Peters officiated. Burial, under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home, followed at Moravia Catholic Cemetery. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak Kathryn Woytek -SPJST-
We, the officers and members of Lodge 202, Jourdanton wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of JANE AGNES MOUDRY GAYDOS of Jourdanton who passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at the age of 77 years. Jane was born September 6, 1927, in Jourdanton and spent her life farming and ranching. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Gaydos. She is survived by her son, Billy Gaydos and wife, Nancy of Jourdanton; daughters, Jo Ann Hosek and husband, Richard of China Grove, Frances Copley and husband, Donald of San Antonio, Dolly Breithaupt and husband, Fritz of San Antonio and Doris Tschirhart and husband, Gregory of Big Foot. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Thursday, December 2 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Hurley Funeral Home in Pleasanton. Services were held Friday, December 3 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with internment at St. Matthew's Cemetery in Jourdanton. Respectfully submitted, Bettie House Secretary
Resolution of Sympathy We. the members of Lodge 35, Elk, wish to express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, FRANCES CESKA, age 91, of Mart. She passed away Sunday, December 12, 2004, at Spring Season Nursing Home in Mart. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 14 at Littlepage Funeral Home. Burial followed at S.P.J.S.T. Pavelka Cemetery. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 35, Elk. Mrs. Ceska is survived by nephews, Edwin Horak of Morgan's Point Resort, Billy Joe Horak of Kingsville, Donnie Miadenka of Dallas, and Jimmy Miadenka of Elk; nieces, Maydell Sulak of Houston and Doris Wallis of Kingsville; brother-in-law, Otis Ceska and wife, Emma of Waco, and their daughter, LaNell Brem, special niece, of Waco; sister-in-law, Julia Pochobradsky of Ennis; and special cousin, Patsy Thun of Hallsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Ceska. May she rest in peace. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Kubitza -SPJST-
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Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of Lodge 35, Elk, wish, to express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, JAMES FRANK MUHL, age 86, of Hallsburg. Frank passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at his home. Rosary was recited at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 12 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elk and mass of Christian burial followed at 4 p.m. with the Reverend Isidor Rozycki officiating. Burial followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery. James Francis "Frank" Muhl was born June 20, 1918, in Waco to Sarah (Hopkins) and Frank M. Muhl. He played football for Paul Tyson and graduated from Waco High. He then attended Texas Western School of Mines on a scholarship. After two years, he began his electrician's training, a vocation lasting 65 years. He married Bobbie Duckworth on September 21, 1940, in Houston. After serving aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Steamer Bay in the Pacific Theater in World War II, he returned to Waco with Bobbie at his side. Frank was an electrician, a dairyman, and a homebuilder. Frank was a member of the IBEW for over 65 years, served several terms as president of the Waco local, and trained many young men in the trade. During the latter years of his career, he supervised the electrical construction of power plants in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Michigan. and was involved in the community of Hallsburg. He was
instrumental in establishing H&H Water Supply. He was also a member of SPJST Lodge 35, Elk. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughters; daughter, Sarah (Muhl) Castle; and sisters, Margaret Zapalac, Josephine O'Neil, Sarah Harris McElligott, Evelyn Sharp, and Frances Muhl. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bobbie; daughters, Mary Mann and husband, James of Elk, and Bobbie Jo Anderson and husband, Danny of Lexington; son, James Muhl and wife, Jill of Waco; grandson Jimmy Muhl and wife Melinda, Kirk Muhl and wife Hollee, Jamie Mann, Eric Anderson, and Stuart Anderson; granddaughter, Megan Mann and fiancee Jimmy Jaska, Can Mann, Emily Anderson, and Aubry Anderson; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Haley Muhl, and Kylee Muhl; sister, Mary "Toots" Holmes of El Paso; 10 nieces and nephews; many cousins; and honorary grandchild, Ethan Dieke. Pallbearers were Jamie Muhl, Sr., Louis Moncus, Martin "Junie" Zapalac, O.L. Sharp, Jimmy Holmes, and Mike Sharp. Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Vickers, Charley Kelley, and Elmer Shepperd. Memorials may be made to Providence Hospital or the charity of choice. May he rest in peace. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Kubitza
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Resolution of Sympathy The entire membership of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother AUBREY THOMAS LEVERIDGE, JR. He was born on June 21, 1918, in East Bernard in a small house across from the bank that was founded by his grandfather, John Grant Leveridge. His grandfather, who had also started the first school in East Bernard, lived a half block away, instilling the importance of education and hard work in Aubrey. He attended elementary school in East Bernard and high school in Wharton. After high school, he was accepted to Kemper Military Academy (1935-36) in Booneville, Missouri. Upon completion of his studies, he entered the University of Texas in Austin (1937-40) and received his bachelor's degree. Fully believing in service to his fellow man, he accepted a commission in the United States Army Air Corps., and was accepted to flight school. While he was stationed at Randolph Air Station in San Antonio, he received the call for all soldiers to return to the base 63 years ago this month-on December 7, 1941, as the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor. He served three years on the island of Saipan with the B-29 Group that bombed Japan. When he returned home, he entered the University of Texas Law School. There, he met his wife, the Rainer Mary Ann Kolle, of Houston. They were married July 19, 1947. They moved to Houston, where Aubrey practiced law for several years, and where they began their family. In January, 1954, they built a home
and moved to East Bernard. Aubrey built- his law practice in the building where his father, grandfather, and uncle, W.C. Leveridge, had operated a general merchandise store. Aubrey practiced law in the same building for more than 55 years and was a cornerstone of the community. In 1958, he was introduced to the United States Supreme Court to practice law by the senior senator from Texas. He was president of the Wharton County Bar Association, the East Bernard Lions Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion, and served several terms on the East Bernard School Board over his lifetime. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in East Bernard, and SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard for 47 years. In recent years, as one after another of his grandchildren graduated from Texas A&M University, he became an ardent fan of that school and of its philosophy of Soldier, Statesman, and Knightly Gentleman. He told his children to always enjoy their life's work, and that it should always provide a service to the people. "Be where you should be, as you should be, when you should be." For a number of years, his children and family have lovingly referred to him as "01' Goat," which simply stands for "Good 01' A.T." Aubrey was the most honest person you could find. His word was as good as any contract. He was a truly genuine person. He was a man who would never quit. He was proud to be a Texan, a fanner and a rancher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Thomas Leveridge, Sr. Survivors include wife, Mary Ann Leveridge of East Bernard; daughters, Linda Carden and husband, Butch, of Stockdale, and Mary Hodges and husband, Bascom of East Bernard; sons, Thomas Leveridge and wife, Tinney, of Schertz, and Mike Leveridge and wife, Gloria, of Brazoria; daughter, Frances Gorman and husband, Phil, of Sealy; grandchildren, Katie Carden Summers, Virginia Carden Waymer, Joe Leveridge, Mary Alice Leveridge, Henry Leveridge, Christine Zieschang, Aubrey Leveridge, IV, Captain Autumn T. Leveridge, Wynne Leveridge, Julia Elizabeth Leveridge, Melissa Leveridge, Aubrey Nicholas Gorman and William "Buster" Leveridge Gorman; and great-grandchildren, Alexis Leveridge Dolese, Gracelyn Waymer, and Joseph Aubrey Leveridge. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 6 at the First United Methodist Church in East Bernard with the Reverend Michael Holcomb officiating. Burial followed in the Leveridge Family Cemetery. Visitation was held at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. For those wishing, memorials may be made to the American Heart n Association or the American Diabetes Association. Funeral services were under the direction of Garmany and Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., Rosenberg. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Helen Kelner, Secretary -SPJST-
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Lodge 6 Cottonwood youth readies for Christmas Dear Vestnik Readers, Finally I am through with SAT tests and semester exams. Now all I have to do is get my Christmas shopping done! I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy holiday and to remember through all the hustle and bustle that the true meaning of Christmas is Christ's birth! Fraternally yours, Brooke Craig, 17 —SPJST-
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Dear Readers, We took cakes to the nursing home this month and we also took them Christmas gifts that we made. We had our lodge Christmas party, and we presented a short program and Santa visited. Thank you to everyone who gave me a gift. I didn't get to go to Six Flags this year, but I hope everyone had a good time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sincerely yours, Bracy Craig, 11 —SPJST-
Lodge youth expresses appreciation Dear Vestnik Readers, I want to thank Melanie and David for decorating and driving the SPJST Float on December 4 in the Elgin Parade. They did such a good job that we won first place — best overall. Lodge 18, Elgin youth are making Christmas paper snowmen for the Golden Year's Nursing Home. We will deliver the crafts to them on December 20. We are also going to sing carols to the residents at Golden Years. Then later on that day, we are going to have our Christmas party. I also want to say that I will miss our Youth Leader Mary Ryan. She is stepping down. We love you, Mary, and we will miss you a lot. Sincerely, Mikhaila Nelson Vice President —SPJST-
40 El Campo-Hilije youth sings Czech songs Lodge
Dear Readers, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje had its meeting and Christmas party on Sunday, December 5, 2004. It was a good turnout for our lodge. The youth club collected food for the Blessing Cup. We also had a prize drawing. Many good prizes were donated, and we had many winners. Thank you, everyone. My grandpa and his band, "Rudy and His Czech Mates" donated their music, plus I sing Czech and English with Grandpa's band. My grandma is, teaching me some more Czech songs.
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by Joshua Siptak 2004-2005 SPJST State King Season's Greetings! Just recently, State Queen Jessica Schumann, State Duchess Sara Sump, State Duke Mark Siptak, and myself made our fourth public appearance in the Temple Christmas Parade. The parade was scheduled for December 6, but due to bad weather it was cancelled and later rescheduled for December 9. The parade was so fantastic and lasted for about an hour. The SPJST parade entries start ed with the District Two King and Queen. Further down the line, our State Queen and State King Joshua Siptak and Duchess were on State Duke Mark Siptak get the first Corvette ready to ride through the Temple followed by the Christmas Parade in a red second Corvette Corvette. They were driven by which held the District Six Director Michael State King and Ahlstrom. Duke. Following us was Miss Texas, Jamie Story, on the third Corvette. The new SPJST mascot (an American eagle) followed. After this was the Supreme Lodge riding in a horse-drawn carriage. Ending the SPJST parade entries was the magnificent SPJST float that was artistically decorated by Melanie Zavodny and her husband, David Nauert. They always have a wonderful idea and put together a spectacular float. This year, the SPJST float had a Christmas carousel that actually turned. The float contained Christmas characters and children amid many Christmas lights and music. My brother and I enjoyed seeing our family (mom, dad, grandma, and sister) in the parade crowd. In the crowd with them was Mrs. Popelka and her two daughters; her son was on the SPJST float, and her husband was on the horse- drawn carriage. After the parade, it was off to the Home Office. It was so beautifully decorated that it put people instantly into the Christmas spirit! The SPJST Youth Christmas Tree was beautiful with all of the winning Christmas ornaments. I liked the fact that the Christmas tree revolves. You can see all of the ornaments as the Christmas tree turns. I was able to walk, around and enjoy socializing with many people. I was pleased to meet the acquaintance of the new State Youth Director John Hoelscher and his family. Mr. Hoelscher was very nice, and I look forward to working with him in the future. Mark and I also enjoyed taking a ride in the horse-drawn carriage at the Home Office with our family and our District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and his lovely wife, Kathy. It was a fantastic ride! Then to end the magical night, we made a quick trip to the SPJST Museum. There is so much to see that I definitely want to make another trip when I would have more time to tour it. To end, I would like to thank our Supreme Lodge President, Brian Vanicek, for helping us find our way to the parade site on time. We appreciate you having everything ready for us all of the time. Your time and effort make things easy for us and we appreciate it. We also want to thank our District Six Director, Mike Ahlstrom, for driving the Corvette that escorted us in the parade. Mark and I knew that we were in safe hands. I am sure that Jessica and Sara also enjoyed having their district director, Donnie Victorick, as their driver. Mark and I would like to extend to all SPJST members and their families best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We have enjoyed representing the SPJST and have appreciated all of your support as we have made our appearances.
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by Jessica Schumann 2004-2005 SPJST State Queen Lights dazzled on every float, Christmas music wafted through the air, and a huge crowd lined the streets for the annual Temple Christmas Parade. On December 9, 2004, the SPJST State Royalty made their fourth appearance at this prestigious parade. T h e group met at the SPJST Home Office around 5 p.m. to get ready. After Nat many picPictured are, from left, State C....een tures, we Jessica Schumann, Miss Texas Jamie headed Story, and State Duchess Sara Sump at downtown to the Temple Christmas Parade. line up for the parade. Besides the Corvettes that Melanie Zavodny and David Nauert so graciously volunteered, also in our entourage was a horsedrawn carriage and the SPJST Float, among others. Though scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., the parade didn't officially start until around 7 p.m. Sara and I weren't terribly bothered by this, as we were being entertained by a zealous group of elementary school kids who were fascinated by our crowns and sashes. After assuring them that we weren't princesses and didn't rule our own countries, they lost interest and went back to their float. The parade was absolutely gorgeous. Every float was adorned in bright, glittering lights that illuminated downtown Temple in a way only described in a fairy tale. As we drove through the streets, people wished us a merry Christmas. Those not in the holiday spirit instead asked to borrow the car. When the parade drew to a close, we returned to the Home Office for the SPJST Holiday Open House. Miss Texas 20u4 Jamie Story played the piano and signed autographs. The Temple High School Polyfoniks Choir sang Christmas carols, and downstairs the Home Office, there was a "live" museum, with several unique exhibits brought to life by real people. I can honestly say that the Christmas parade was one of my favorite appearances as State Queen thus far. The parade was breathtaking, Brian Vanicek was the ultimate host, as usual, and everyone was so hospitable and welcoming. On behalf of the SPJST 2004-2005 State Royalty Court, I would like to wish everyone who dedicated their time, to the parade and open house, as well as all SPJST members, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Area youth surround State Queen Jessica Schumann at the Temple Christmas Parade.
Next Meeting—January 7 The next meeting is January 7, 2005. See everyone there. Happy Holidays to all. Fraternally, Nicole Laitkep, 8 ---SPJST--
Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys Christmas party Dear Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club had its Christmas party on Sunday, December 5. We exchanged gifts, and I got a lava lamp. We also had a lot of good food. I also got to ride on the SPJST Float in the Temple parade. It was a lot of fun, and there were a lot of people there. Kyle Hoelscher —SPJST-
47, Seaton youth participates in Christmas parades Lodge
Dear Readers, At our December youth club meeting, we adopted a needy family to buy Christmas presents for. We also had a meal and exchanged presents. I got some Harley-Davidson playing cards. I have also enjoyed riding on the SPJST Float in the Rosebud parade and carrying the banner in the Temple parade as District Two Duke. Happy Holidays, Matthew Hoelscher —SPJST-
48 Beyersville Youth Club plans social Lodge
At the December meeting of Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club, we discussed singing Christmas carols at the S.P.J.S.T. Nursing Home in Taylor at 6:30 p.m.; the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive - turn in money by March 31, 2005; the Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest: theme is Soaring to New Heights - turn in before. January 31; and Czech Projects: history of Czechs - due at the end of February. In January, 2005, the youth club will start having its meetings at 3 p.m. If the hall is rented on Sunday, we will have the meeting on Friday night. The youth club will be going to the movies, and we'll be eating pizza. They will need one adult to attend with them as early in the morning as possible on Saturday, January 22. We are making arrangements to go to the museum on Monday, December 20. Lisa Wuensche Reporter —SPJST-
243 Morgan's Point youth thanks SPJST Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers, Several Lodge 246, Morgan's Point members volunteered to walk along with the SPJST Float in the Temple Christmas parade on Thursday, December 9, 2004. We had a great time. We went to the SPJST Holiday Open House after the parade. We got to meet new members. We enjoyed getting to meet new members and seeing old friends. I just want to say thanks, SPJST, for a wonderful year. Fraternally, Audra Bazilius —SPJST-
2e Morgan's Pc"nt Youth Club sees "The Polar Express" Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers, On December 12, 2004, Lodge 246, Morgan's Point Youth Club held its meeting in the Food Court of Colonial Mall in Temple. We ate pizza and watched "The Polar Express." My brother, sisters, and I had fun. I even rode some rides. Sincerely, Autumn Bazilius —SPJST-
246 Morgan's Point youth enjoys Open House Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers, I am Krystal Bazilius of Lodge 246, Morgan's Point. On December 9, 2004, I enjoyed walking in the Temple Christmas parade alongside the SPJST Float I walked all through the parade. Afterward, I attended the SPJST Holiday Open House. I loved the refreshments and the Christmas music. I also got to meet and get an autographed picture from Miss Texas. Sincerely Krystal Bazilius —SPJST-
246 Morgan's Point Youth Club meets at the mall Lodge
Dear Vestnik Readers, I am Michael Bazilius of Lodge 246, Morgan's Point Youth Club. We held a meeting at Colonial Mall in Temple. We ate pizza and saw a movie. We had fun. Michael Bazilius —SPJST-
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Vestnik Project Report September October o November 2004 Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt Points Name 40 Bowyn Bauer Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus Points Name 120 Holly Scott 80 Josh Siptak 120 Mark Siptak 120 Sarah Siptak 120 Marissa Sustaita 120 Ronald Sustaita 80 Elizabeth Vahalik 120 Jonathan Vahalik 40 Christopher Vanek 40 Jonathan Vanek Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka Points Name 120 Bracy Craig 80 Brooke Craig 40 Lakn Dieterich 118 Traci Dobecka 80 Whitney Dobecka 118 Anna Dulock 118 Andrew Dulock 118 Bradley Dulock 120 Jesse Karlik 38 Amelia Peterson 80 Christi Sparkman Lodge 9, Snook Youth Leader Marie Shelfer 80 Shelby Allen 120 McKenzie Allen 120 Taylor Allen 38 Lauren Burkhalter 40 Tiffany Burkhalter 40 Kayla Cadenhead 40 Kole Cadenhead 78 Cody Dever 40 Haily Dever 120 Landon Eldridge 120 Kimberly Gaas 40 Cullen Hairrell 40 Deanna Hairrell 40 Jordan Hejl 40 Sarah Hejl 40 Shelby Hiatt 40 Jared Junek 40 Hannah Kovar 40 Hayden Kovar 80 Emily Lewis 80 Robert Lewis 80 John Mayo 120 Colton Orsak 120 Josef Orsak 40 Courtney Sebesta 38 Morgan Sebesta Nathan Sebesta 80 80 Carlee See 120 Bradley Shelfer 120 Zachary Shelfer 40 Brighton Slovacek 40 Dylan Slovacek 40 Dacey Smith 40 Dustin Smith 40 Hunter Swart 40 Erica Turner 40 Josh Twaddle 40 Macy Ward 40 Christopher Wheeler 80 John Wheeler 40 Kimberly Wheeler
Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Leader Sharon Russell 120 Emily Jatzlau 120 Erin Jatzlau 120 William Jatzlau 40 Justin Klecak 40 Marc Klec,ak 38 Matthew Klecak 120 Dale Korth 38 Jeffrey Pinkard 120 Dawn Rackel 118 John Russell 40 Jessica Schumann 60 Kameron Schumann 120 Katey Schumann 120 Kristey Schumann 40 Sarah Sump 40 Todd Sump 36 Ashley Zimmerhanzel Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek 118 Marcus Blum 120 Meghan Blum 120 Nathan Blum 120 Justin Brinkman 118 Kayla Brinkman 120 Sierra Cash 118 Coy Cass 120 Grace Dusek 120 Grant Dusek 120 Emily Engelmann 38 Macey Foster 20 Wiett Foster 120 Brittanie Gaas 80 Colby Havemann 80 Nick Havemann 116 Kara Ihlenfeldt 118 Willie lhlenfeldt 80 Lacy Jones 120 Lindsey Jones 120 Logan Jones 58 Kolby Kahlden 40 Chandler Mala77o 80 Shelby Norman 80 Stacey Ann Norman 80 Adam Ofczarzak 120 Tyler Sandner 80 Lucas Schoppe 120 Kathryn Skrabanek 120 Kimberly Skrabanek 120 Kristina Skrabanek 120 Kyle Skrabanek 40 April VVotipka 120 Zella Zaskoda 40 Ashley Zimmerhanzel Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Leader Mary Ryan Charlie Anderson E.J. Anderson J.B. Anderson Brandon Bowen Mikhaila Nelson
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Lodge 20, Granger Youth Leader Emilie Tischler 118 Caitlin Cavanaugh 80 Elizabeth Tischler 80 Mary Tischler 80 Cara Spanel-Weber Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Leader Joan Vanicek 40 Dustin Andel 80 Angela Garcia 40 J.C. Garcia 80 Erin Hattemer
Rachel Hattemer Amber Penn Sam Vanicek Stephanie Vanicek
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Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Leader Margaret Krajca 120 Dillon Baker 118 Raychel Clark 78 Madeline Clark 60 Bryant Hunter 78 Jordan Hunter 78 Rachel Hunter 118 Amanda Junk 120 Michael Jurik 120 Devin Krajca 80 Dustin Motley 80 Victoria (Tori) Motley 118 Blake Ryan 118 Jerrod Ryan Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Leader Carol Green 80 Lindsey Green. 40 Blayne Hegar 40 Heather Hegar 120 Aaron Jezisek 120 Adam Jezisek 80 Mary Rossi 120 Collin Vanecek 120 Connor Vanecek 116 Kacie Vanecek 120 Kyle Vanecek Lodge 30, Talton Youth Leader Lisa Bubela 120 Kenna Bubela 80 Jarret Dluhos 80 Brandon Drapela 80 Ryan Drapela 80 Steven Drapela 120 Allison Fucik 120 Jessica Fucik 120 Stephanie Fucik 40 Donovan Krpec 80 Travis Krpec, 40 Dylan Treumer Lodge 39, Bryan Youth Leader Binnie Roesler 80 Anthony Gutierrez 80 Peggy Gutierrez 120 Brande Roesler 118 Dylan Roesler Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Leader Jennifer Kunetka 118 Cory Cemy 38 Craig Cerny 78 Nicole Laitkep 120 Ashley Sczech Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader Heidi Bartek 120 Brady Alexander 80 Rachel Baca Erin Brinkley 38 38 Taylor Brinkley 38 Elizabeth Dean 40 Misti Hammons 78 Brandon Hoelscher 78 Brooke Hoelscher 120 Kyle Hoelscher 120 Matthew Hoelscher 40 Alyssa Latimer 38 Shelby Michalewicz 40 Crystal Morris 38 Josef Morris 40 Jerry Pechal 120 Neil Rabroker 38 Kevin Schiller
Melissa Schiller Ryan Schiller Kandace Stone Alex Veal Christopher Zavodny Julia Zavodny
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Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Leader Juanette Susan 120 Taylor Susan 120 Tyler Susan 40 Bret Wuensche Lodge 80, Holland Youth Leader Gracie Schlickeisen 40 Jackie Hill 40 Alysse Luna 40 Kelsey Luna 120 Cyril Pajestka 120 Victoria Pajestka Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Leader Bessie Petr 120 Alexandria Andreason 120 Ashley Andreason 120 Emily Andreason 118 Melissa Boren 118 Samantha Boren 120 Elisabeth Cowan 120 Scott Cowan 40 David Oberle 40 Nicole Oberle 120 Marchele Olds 118 Jake Zabojnik Lodge 87, Temple Youth Leader Pam Capps 40 Erin Mathis Lodge 88, Houston Youth Leader Barbara Gonzales 120 Austin Harmon Lodge 89, Rosebud Youth Leader Rosamond Baker 120 Andy Baker 120 Jimmy Baker 118 Mandy Baker 80 Jonathon Benner 38 Kassie Benner 80 Kayla Benner 40 Justin Benner 120 Christina Kirby 116 Joshua Kirby 56 Rodney Marek 78 Aaron Rucker 36 Alberto Vasquez Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Leader Wendy Pruski 120 Joshua Bayer 120 Zachary Bayer 40 Tayler Korus 120 Lian Pruski 120 Travis Purchis 40 Reese Tatman Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Leader Mila Milan Appa Hargiss
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Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Leader Stacy Hirt 80 Johnna Schwartz 80 Kendra Schwartz 80 Kimberlyn Schwartz Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Youth Leader Brenda Moyle 78 Cody Kucera 120 Kayla Kucera 118 Samantha Kucera
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Lodge 172, Pasadena Youth Leader Jo Mayfield 40 Dana Bronikowski Lodge 177, Academy Youth Leader Linda Wagner Mickinzy Beck 80 Samantha Beck 20 Corey Halpain 80 40 Jordan Lyon Marcus Rippert 32 Mat Rippert 58 Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Leader Kay Weeks Kimberly Culliton 80 40 Colton Daniel Katelyn Daniel 40 120 Anna (Julianna) DiNapoli 40 Hunter Pustejovsky Chelsea Reed 38 40 Rachel Reed 120 Hayley Rutt Tyler Rutt 118 120 Gena Weeks 120 Katie Weeks 120 Tommy Weeks Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Leader Theresa Haag Hayley Hilbig 120 80 Jared Jaroszewski Luke Jaroszewski 118 120 Ross Jaroszewski Patrick Mills 120 Baleigh Mireles 80 Wesley Ploch 80 Braxton Rico 80 40 Foster Rico 80 Luke Stanaland Charly Stokes 120 120 Trey Stolte Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Leader Michelle Mendez Britney Bledsoe 80 Chase Bledsoe 80 Casey Brinkman 120 120 Chelsey Brinkman Christian Brinkman 112 Josh Brinkman 120 Dylan Goetsch 80 Damion Hernandez 120 120 Kendra Hughes 40 Tristen Janca 40 Zachery Janca 80 Jackie Jewell 40 Mariah Landolt 120 David Mendez Daniel Pipkin 90 80 John Price Taylor Price 80 120 Shelby-Lynn Rose James Teakell 120 120 Landra Teakell 120 Grace Vann 80 Adrianna Vasquez 118 Cody Vasquez 60 Jacob Vasquez 118 Matthew Vasquez Lodge 196, Houston-West Youth Leader Robert Castillo 40 Kyla Hale Miranda Hale 38
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Leader Joan Wiederhold 120 Phillip Barta 120 Travis Barta 120 Veronica Barta 120 Domingo Gonzales 80 Jasmine Gonzales 120 Vanessa Gonzales 120 Michelle House 80 Kimberley Huizar 120 Stephen Mazur 120 Cassandra Reyes 80 Clarissa Rodriguez 80 Lilliana Wiederhold 80 Miranda Wiederhold Lodge 215, South Plains Youth Leader Janeece Williams 40 Sarah Blaylock 40 Kasey Draper 40 Yancy Draper Hunter Lowdermilk 80 Joell Lowdermilk 80 80 Beth Shuey David Spruiell 80 120 Audree Williams 118 Reed Williams
Helping Hands District Seven Youth Counselor Wendy Pruski receives a helping hand from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. The two were constructing banana splits for the members of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. Congratulations and best wishes to Lodge 79, Corpus Christi and their new youth club. For youth club information, please call Youth Leader Frances Klanika at (361) 528-3109. Lodge 239, Hondo Youth Leader Jonathan Ybarra 40 Megan Palomo 38 Timothy Palomo 38 Kristin Schlentz 40 Amanda Trevino 40 John Trevino
2005 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest The Rules
What Is It?
Each year, the SPJST sponsors a tee-shirt design contest for youth members to create an artistic design for the summer camp tee-shirts. Who Can Enter?
SPJST youth members ages six to high school senior. 2005 Theme "SPJST—Soaring Heights"
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• Create a tee-shirt design relating to the 2005 theme: "SPJST—Soaring to New Heights." • Submit entry, using only a black pen or a black marker, on an official entry form (available from SPJST youth lead ers or the State Youth Director) or draw your design on an 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch sheet of plain, white paper. Designs drawn with anything other than a black pen or black marker or designs that are colored with be disqualified.
Awards Grand Prize $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card and winning design on the 2005 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirts
Entries must • be freehand originals created by the youth member. • Entries become the property of SPJST and will not be returned.
Runner-Up Prizes
Ages 6 to 8 Wal$75 Mart Gift Card Ages 9 to 11 Wal$75 Mart Gift Card Ages 12 to 14 $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card Ages 15 to High School Senior $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card
Entries should be simple in design and easy to reproduce on a teeshirt. • Grand prize winner may not enter the contest for one year following winning. Entry Deadline
Designs will be judged by a panel of art specialists. Judging is based on the design's overall appearance and appeal, creativity and originality, and ability to reproduce on a tee-shirt.
2005 Theme:
"SPJST -- Soaring to New Heights" Entry Deadline: January 31, 2005
Draw your original design on an 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch sheet of plain, white paper using a black pen or black marker. See contest rules for complete details. Name Lodge Date of Birth
Age Address City Zip Phone (
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This is my original artwork — not traced or copied. I understand that it becomes the property of SPJST and will not be returned. Youth Member's Signature
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Judging Got Questions or Need an Entry Form?
Contact the Office of the State Youth Director at (800) 727-7578 or via email vanicek@spjst.com .
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Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2005. Mail entries to:
Participation Awards
All participants will receive a participation certificate and 20 merit points.
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Date Mail entry by January 31, 2005, to: SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest SPJST Home Office PO Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503
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January 22 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon—at the Caldwell Civic Visitor Center, Caldwell, Texas. Last Wednesday of January - April Harris County Chapter Czech Heritage Society Czech Film Festival—at 7 p.m. at the Czech Heritage Society Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, Texas. There is no charge. Films are in Czech, but are subtitled in English. January 26 Harris County Chapter Czech Heritage Society Czech Film Festival, 7 p.m. - " Nesmirtelna Teta" a classic Czech fairy tale shown in the beautiful setting of the castle Vranov nad Diji. Films are in Czech, but are subtitled in English. There is no charge. Film shown at Czech Heritage Society Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, Texas. January 31 Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) deadline for submitting articles on Czech family genealogy, culture, and/or traditons. For article guidelines, visit www.txczgs.orgo; or contact either Sylvia Laznovsly, 4722 FM 1183, Ennis, Texas 75119; phone (972) 8783091; or email sylviajeanl2@cs.com ; or Charlene Hurta, 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515; phone (979) 849-0348; or email fhurta @ brazesport.edu . February 23 Harris County Chapter Czech Heritage Society Czech Film Festival, 7 p.m.—"Zapomenute Svetlo"- story concerns a priest trying to find the funds to repair his beloved church so the Communist officials will not close it down. After many failed
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Uiedni organ SPJST * Zaloiene rok 1897 ni rad° saha, a vykrikla. (In the dark ness, she felt that somebody was touching her and screamed.) Domnfivdm se, ze toto je jedind spravna metoda. (I think that this is the only right method.) Pfekvapeni divaci jak zavodnIk v posiednich sto metrech pfedbehl v gechny sve sdupefe a hladce vyhral. (The surprised public saw the runner to outrun all his rivals.) Pochopili jsme, ze se stydl za to, ze to nevi. (We understood that he was ashamed for not knowing it.) Upozorajeme vas, ze jste dosud nezaplatil najernne. (We'd like to inform you that you haven't paid the rent yet.) U1 jsme se videli, jak se opalujeme na pla2i u mole. (We already saw ourselves sunbathing on a beach.) b) verbs, of the meaning, to say, to ask. kekl, ze se mu to moc lIbilo. Vyprdvil
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attempts, he comes up with a remarkable scheme to raise:the money. Films are in Czech, but are subtitled in English. There is no charge. Film shown at Czech Heritage Society Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, Texas. February 28 Scholarship application deadline for the Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship. Send application to The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, Texas 77025. For additional information, contact Patricia Parma, CHS Trustee, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77469; via phone (281) 342-4898; via email parma@nstci.com
nam, jak cestoval po Australii. Utitel pochvcilil 2aka, ze se nautil v'Sechna slovitka. (The teacher praised the pupil for his having learned all the words.) Babieka pile, ze se a na nas moc tegf. Ptdm se vas, jestli chcete se mnou spolupracovat. c) verbs expressing emotions Odputhe (prominte), ze jsem na vas zapomnel. Matka se bdla, aby se dite v torn studenem poeasi nenachladilo. (The mother was afraid lest the child should catch cold in such a cold weather.) Otec se zlobil, ze jsme prigli pozde k obedu. (The father was angry for our having come ]ate for dinner.) d) verbs expressing will Chci, abyste se vgechno pofacIne nautili. (I want you to learn everything perfectly.) Zddcim vas, abyste chodili vtars. (I ask you to come in time.) Net-ad bych, abyste mi gpatne rozumeli. (I wouldn't like you to misunderstand me.) Rozhodli se, ze se odstehujf na venkov. (They made up their mind to move to the country.) Babitka mi slibila, ze nikomu nic nefekne. (The grandmother promised me not to say anything to anybody.) Snail se, aby se ye gkole co nejvIce liana. (He tried hard lo learn the maximum at school.) Dovolte, abych se yam pfecistavil. (Allow me to introduce myself.) Poradil nam, abychom gli jinou cestou. (He advised us to take another way.) Rodite mu zakcizali, aby tam chodil. (His parents forbade him to go there.) Radim yam, abyste nebrali zkougky na lehkou vahu. (I advise you not to take the exams too easy.) (to be continued) Jan Holub —SPJST-
March 30 Harris County Chapter Czech Heritage Society Czech Film Festival, 7 p.m.—"Coz Takhle dat si Spenat' - a comedy about a crazy scientist who invents a machine which renews youth and vigor. The machine is stolen, and all kinds of hilarious misadventures occur. Films are in Czech, but are subtitled in English. There is no charge. Film shown at Czech Heritage Society Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, Texas.
Czech-American TV Herald is on the Air!
On May 23, 2004, the first CzechAmerican TV Herald program was broadcast. Now Czech-Americans and April 27 Americans with an interest in Czech Harris County Chapter Czech Heritage Society Czech Film customs, travel, or language can enjoy Festival, 7 p.m.—Documentary of the what other ethnic groups have—a telelife and music of the famous Czech vision program that shows events and composer, Antonin Dvorak Films are activities that is just for their interest. in Czech, but are subtitled in English. John Honner, who was a television There is no charge. Film shown at Czech Heritage Society Library, 4117 journalist in the Czech Republic, origWillowbend, Houston, Texas. inated the show and is the producer. Since its beginning, Honner and a team July 22 - 23 of dedicated volunteers have been Texas Czech Genealogical Society striving to continually improve the conference: "They Came—We Seek, Genealogy Conference."—at the quality of the program. In the Chicago area, the program is Caldwell CivicNisitor Center, Caldwell, televised on non-cable Channel 28 Texas
UHF every Sunday from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Programming includes a report from the Czech Republic, a special guest each week, Czech music, Czech recipes, and a worship segment from the Czech Mission. There are features on activities of Czech-American organizations and social events. Although based in Chicago, recent shows have included Czech festivals in Kansas, Nebraska, and Minnesota as well as the annual Houby Day Parade in Berwyn, Illinois. Broadcasts are in Czech and English. Viewers can watch the program on the intemet at www.catvherald.com all over the world. Presently, over 45,000 viewers have accessed the web site from all parts of the United States and foreign countries. VHS video cassettes of previous broadcasts are also available. CATV intends to sign a six-month contract with Channel 28 UHF and is hopeful that enough financial support can be raised through viewer donations and business sponsors, similar to public television. The goal is challenging. Please help support our and your program. Contributions in any amount are appreciated. Please send to the following address: Czech American TV Herald, PO Box 508576, Cicero, Illinois 60804. For more information, contact John Honner, Producer at (708) 813-0028; Joe Hartzel, Marketing Director at (708) 485-6189; or Joe Kucera, Spokesman at (312) 3059704. Thank you. —SPJST-
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genealogical society During this time of enjoying your family and friends, let it also be a time to complete your family story for the Czech Family Histories Book.
Remember, the deadline for submitting your article is January 31, 2005. If you need help, we have vol unteers available.
For more information, contact: Sylvia Laznovsky (972) 878-3091 Charlene Hurta (979) 849-0348 The Texas Czech Genealogical Society wishes each of you much love and peace during this wonderful holiday season.
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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 Sunday, January 2, 2005—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, January 7—Social/games, 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 21—Social/games, 6:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 8265863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second Sunday of the month, 6 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting. Officer elections in November. Club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental information, call (254) 593-2222. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN 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 hail 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 facil i -ty. LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: TC Taylor. For reservations, call (254) 771-2091. Saturday, January 1, 2005—Open Saturday, January 8—Open Saturday, January 15—Open Saturday, January 22—Private wedding Monday, January 24—Rogers High School All Sports Banquet Saturday, January 29—Private party 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 hail bookings/rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 9852484. LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, January 8, 2005—Rental Thursday, January 13—Lodge meeting Saturday, January 15—Dining room rental Saturday, January 22—"85" Speedway rental Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more information, please call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Wharton County Library located at 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Lawmen; No cover charge. 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.O: Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. E-Mail ° listings to: melaniez@wm.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you. COMMERCIAL RATES SPJST LODGE RATES Advertising not related to SPJST lodge events. For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities. $25.00 $12.50 23/8" x 5" 23/8" x 5" $50.00 $25.00 4 7/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" $100.00 10" x 5" $50.00 10" x 5"
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 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 License night. $100 game #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 Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Jerry Haider 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 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge 48, Beyersville is now having a monthly ladies Bunko night on the second Tuesday of each month. It begins with a light meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunko games, wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. The hall is located at 10450 FM 619, four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please contact Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733.
LODGE 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 and September, March, June, December, 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-751052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March and June; and on the second Sunday of September, and December, at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. 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 Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Free dance with Clem Kubacek, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Kitchen open. Free blackeyed peas, champagne at midnight. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. No BYOB. For information, call (214) 827-0920.
LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m.
Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 3524397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557.
LODGE 35, ELK Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Heart of Texas Road Gang
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 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 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.
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 88, HOUSTON Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Gus Lindemann, big band. *Dress code. 8 p.m. to midnight. Reservations, please. Saturday, January 1, 2005—No dance Saturday, January 8—Red Ravens, polka/variety, $7
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.
Wednesday, December 29, 2004—VESTNIK/23 Saturday, January 15—Sunny Jensen, big band. *Dress Code. $12 Saturday, January 22—Jack Melick, big band. *Dress Code. $12 Saturday, January 29—No dance Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. 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 31—New Year's Eve: Charlie Patteson Orchestra. Party favors. Call Joyce (817) 624-1361 to make your reservations. Admission $20. Get your tickets now! Coming in 2005! Don Peachey of Wisconsin on March 20; and Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen of Cedar Rapids on April 17. 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 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 172, PASADENA Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve: Texas Star Hall is located at 3609 Preston. Executive board and Trustees meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meeting is held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Youth club meetings are held the third Saturday of each month between 11 a.m. and 12 noon, unless otherwise noted. Dance hours: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission $6 per person. The hall is available for rentals the rest of the month. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday, retirement parties, Christmas parties, wedding receptions, etc, please call Vicki (281) 542-1774. For dance reservations, call Mary Byers (713) 946-7350. Lodge phone (281) 487-3297. Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility. LODGE 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 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 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.
LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the sec ond Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger's). LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of each month starting at 8 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie Flowers (936) 632-1217. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m. LODGE 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 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 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 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 169, BRENHAM 2004 lodge meetings will be held the third Tuesday of February, April, June, August, and October; and the first Sunday in December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. For information, contact Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179; Mary Januszewski (979) 836-5808; or Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231.
LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554; or (512) 2553415.
LODGE 246, MORGAN'S POINT Sunday, January 9, 2005—Lodge and Youth Club meetings, 2 p.m.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 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. For information, call Ron Cornwell (254) 493-8945 or David Nauert (254) 534-0809. 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. --S PJ ST-
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