Volume 93 Number 38
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
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September 28, 2005
Celebrate Czech Heritage Month ISSN —07458800
October 1 - 31, 2005
SPJST to organize Palacios, Bay City and Seguin lodges in October Dear Members, I am proud to announce that we will be welcoming three new lodges to the SPJST family—Lodge 223, Palacios; Lodge 240, Bay City; and Lodge 258, Seguin—all during the first week in October. Lodge 258, Seguin Organizes October 4 Lodge 258, Seguin is set to organize on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at the RV Park, located at 14070 FM 725 in Seguin. The event will begin
with a meal at 6:30 p.m., followed by the organizational meeting at 7:30 p.m. Lodge 223, Palacios Organizes October 7 Lodge 223, Palacios will be organized on Friday evening, October 7 at the Baytown Seafood Restaurant, located at 1001 Henderson Drive in Palacios, Texas. A meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by the organizational meeting. Baytown Seafood is located on State
Highway 35 on the north side of Palacios. Lodge 240, Bay City Organizes October 8 We will officially organize Lodge 240, Bay City on Saturday evening, October 8 at the Cattlemen’s Restaurant, located at 901 Avenue F in Bay City, Texas. A meal will be served at 5:30 p.m., and the organizational meeting will follow. Cattlemen’s Restaurant is located on Highway 60 in Bay City.
SPJST Home Office representatives will be present to explain the many benefits of SPJST membership. The lodge will elect officers, and door prizes will be awarded. To help us prepare for the meals, please RSVP by October 3 to Susan at (800) 727-7578 or email genemc@spjst.com if you plan to attend. Fraternally, Gene McBride, FICF Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST—
Czech Heritage Month Word Find and Coloring Fun on page 13. Enter today!
Inside
Lodge 38 meets Page 9
Lodge 54 presents awards Page 10 Lodge 133 honors member Page 11 Lodge 17 youth honor grandparents Page 18
SPJST Parades Through Hondo
Lodge 239, Hondo members riding the SPJST Float through the Medina County Fair Parade on Saturday, September 17 are, from left to right, front, Tye Henrichson, Dalton Guedea, Youth Leader Carolyn Guedea, and Tim Henrichson. In back are Megan Palomo and Vice President/Secretary Xavier Guedea. More pictures on page 7.
Kolace Eatin’ in Caldwell
State Queen Rachel Hunter cheers on a contestant in the Kolace Eating Contest at the Kolache Festival on Saturday, September 10 in Cadwell. The contest was sponsored by SPJST. More pictures on page 14.
Interest Rates .....................3 Family Fun Dates ...............3 District News ......................3 Lodge Letters .....................6 Czech Heritage Contest ..13 Reunions ..........................15 In Memoriam.....................15 Youth .................................17 Czech Culture...................20 Activities Calendar...........22