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Volume 95 Number 13
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March 28, 2007
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Concrete Complete: Construction Quickens
Pictured above was the scene at daybreak on Tuesday, March 20 at the SPJST Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street in Temple.
Crews began pouring the concrete for the building expansion’s foundation at 3 a.m. By noon, the concrete was set. More pictures on page 6.
SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 7 • Lions Park in Temple Easter Egg Hunt • Refreshments • Fun
~ Inside ~ Lodge 30 membership banquet
Pageant Parade, Easter Egg Fun
Page 10 Lodge 76 gives to community Page 14 Lodge 25 youth activities Page 22 Lodge 84 youth activities Page 23-24
LEFT PHOTO: District Two Queen Amber Penn interviews Little Miss SPJST participants at the District Two Spring Meeting on March 18 at Lodge 47, Seaton. Pictured are, left to right, Jessica and Jacelyn Chervenka, both of Lodge 24, Cyclone, and Stephanie
Sanders of Lodge 47, Seaton. RIGHT PHOTO: Honorary Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar gets a treat from the Easter Bunny at the District Two Spring Meeting. More spring meeting pictures on pages 7 and 27.
Family Fun Dates ...............3 Financial Statement...........4 Interest Rates .....................4 Readers Write.....................5 Lodge Letters .....................8 Reunions...........................17 In Memoriam.....................19 Youth .................................21 Czech Culture...................28 Activities Calendar...........30
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ˇ ´ VESTNIK SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.com VESTNIK EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-0807 email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-0007 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 771-3837 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LANITA ANGLIN, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-2334 email: lanitaa@spjst.com FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 773-2950 email: jerrymik@spjst.com LEGAL ADVISOR DREW POPELKA P.O. Box 1706, Temple, TX 76503 Office: (254) 742-0724 email: spjst-legal@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CHAIRMAN P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013 DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691 Home: (254) 826-5882 DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 Home: (713) 864-2163 DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, VICE CHAIRMAN 407 Taos Street, Victoria, Texas 77904 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 Home: (830) 393-9073 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 Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550
District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 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 F.M. 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 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) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174 Lolita, Texas 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 578 FM 1347, Stockdale, Texas 78160 - (830) 745-2702 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 187 Tanner Circle, Georgetown, Texas 78628 - (512) 864-9183 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (254) 541-5555 email: spjst@hotmail.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT ONE Bill Orsak, CFFM Mobile: (979) 324-0056 Home: (979) 272-8902 • Fax: (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT TWO Zachary Kramer Mobile: (254) 541-5820 email: zacharyjkramer@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: pnm@hyperhog.net DISTRICT FOUR Charles Lindley, CFFM (432) 349-6759 email: kacha2u@hotmail.com DISTRICT FIVE Position Vacant For assistance, contact STC Jim Wiest Mobile: (254) 541-5555 DISTRICT SIX Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (979) 332-1616 • Home: (979) 543-2532 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com DISTRICT SEVEN Hector Garcia, FIC Mobile: (361) 548-5702 • Home: (361) 749-1032 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR CHESTER JENKE, SR., FICF Home: (830) 303-4316 (210) 413-3053 email: cejenke@wmconnect.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JOHN HOELSCHER Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: johnh@spjst.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Street, Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Janice Stevens, P.O. Box 613, Hawley, Texas 79525 (325) 537-9224 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 - (713) 649-6138 District Six - Marcy Dorotik, 2500 Old Farm Road, Apt. 833, 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 (LAM) Administrator Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935
Editor’s Note
We Miss You, Dorothy! SPJST proudly salutes Library, Archives and Museum Curator Dorothy Pechal who recently retired after more than 15 years of service in the Museum and Fraternal Department. Dorothy has led hundreds of groups and thousands of people on museum tours enlightening them with her vast knowledge of Czech heritage and language. Dorothy is very much missed by the Home Office Staff and Museum visitors. She now resides at Weston Inn in Temple. Please keep Dorothy in your thoughts. She is a wonderful lady with a very caring and thoughtful heart. Lodges, youth clubs, members, and friends can mail cards to Dorothy at the following address: Dorothy Pechal 2505 South 37th, No. 409 Temple, Texas 76504 Join Hands to Celebrate Fraternalism On the first Saturday in May, fraternalists and nonfraternalists alike come together for Join Hands Day to make a difference in their communities through helpful projects that connect youths and adults. Join Hands Day gives fraternal benefit societies and volunteer organizations the opportunity to reach out to people they don’t know, to connect generations, and to develop new relationships. Join Hands Day also is the only day on the national Seasons of Service calendar that targets and develops youth/adult relationships through neighborhood volunteering.
Why Participate in Join Hands Day? • You’ll help to improve your community. • You’ll motivate both youths and adults to become more active in your society/organization. • You’ll increase teamwork, morale and trust among your participants . . . and boost retention. • You’ll build relationships with other organizations and/or businesses. • Volunteers will join you to work on specific causes of mutual interest or concern. • Members of your community will learn about your society/organization and its good work. • You’ll garner positive media attention for your society/organization and your business as a whole. • Benefit for youths—learning the value of volunteering and personally making a difference in their own communities. • It’s fun and rewarding! Joining Hands, Touching Lives Take part in Join Hands Day and showcase the good work your volunteers do every day, 365 days a year. With Sympathy Oleta Hanus, wife of the late Honorary District Five Director Louis Hanus, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007. Sister Oleta is survived by her nephew Jackie Garrett of Warren, Arkansas and niece Annette Sebesta of Snook, Texas. Brother Louis and Sister Oleta have donated more than $200,000 to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum. Both Louis and Oleta were longtime members of Lodge 88, Houston. We send our deepest sympathy to the Hanus family.
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the last week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 765030100. Subscription rates are $25 per year, beginning August 1, 2005, for nonmembers. 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 c/o Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Family Fun and Important Dates March 31 March 31 March 31 April 1 April 1 April 1 April 1
SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends SPJST Float • Natalia Bluebonnet Festival Parade (7) Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party (5) Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party (3) Lodge 47, Seaton Easter Egg Hunt/Meeting (2) Lodge 88, Houston hosts CHS Czech Springfest (5) Lodge 97, Placedo Easter Egg Hunt Ted Reed Park, Victoria (6) April 1 Lodge 196, Houston-West Clean-Up Day/Meeting (5) April 1 Lodge 240, Bay City Easter Eggstravaganza Eagles Hall (6) April 1 Lodge 247, San Marcos Easter Picnic • Lockhart (7) April 6 Good Friday • SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed April 7 SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza • Lions Park, Temple April 7 SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament Lodge 47, Seaton April 12 Lodge 234, Luling Spring Dinner • Southside Club (1) April 14 SPJST Car Show • Bloomin’ Temple Festival April 14 SPJST Float • Poteet Strawberry Festival Parade (7) April 14 Lodge 1, Fayetteville Membership Appreciation Day (1) April 15 District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 13, Dime Box April 15 Lodge 182, Falls County Spring Social (2) April 16-18 SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting • Temple April 21 SPJST Velehrad Cemetery Historical Marker Dedication April 22 District Three Spring Meeting • Lodge 84, Dallas April 22 District Four Spring Meeting Hosted by Lodge 229, Abilene April 22 Lodge 107, Floresville Annual Banquet (7) April 28 SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Golf Tournament Fund-Raiser White Stone Golf Club, Benbrook, Texas (3) April 29 District Six Spring Meeting • Lodge 23, Moravia May 5 JOIN HANDS DAY May 5 Lodge 48, Beyersville Adult and Youth Food Drive (2) May 5 Lodge 80, Holland/C of C Garage Sale (2) May 11 SPJST Float • Pearsall Potato Festival Parade (7) May 12 SPJST Three-Gun Shoot Tournament Gunsmoke Shooting Range, Snook (1) May 13 Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue (2) May 19 SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament Lions Park, Temple May 26 SPJST Float - National Polka Festival, Ennis (3) May 27 SPJST Float • Ellinger Parade Number in ( ) denotes district —SPJST—
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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“42” Domino Tournament This is not a progressive “42” tournament.
Saturday, April 7, 2007 at
SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Check-in starts at 8 a.m. • Play begins at 9 a.m. Open to SPJST members ages 16 or above. $7 entry fee includes snacks and lunch. Directions to SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on the left, off of Highway 53 (Adams Avenue in Temple). You may pre-register by Friday, March 30, 2007. Mail Entry Forms to: SPJST State “42” Domino Tournament P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 or call 1-800-727-7578 via email: tammym@spjst.com
SPJST invites everyone to enjoy the big community
Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 7 Lions Park in Temple Located off Midway Drive and Hickory Road
10 a.m. Texas-Sized Easter Egg Hunt (ages 0 to 10) Thousands of Easter Eggs • Visit the Easter Bunny Fun Activities • Clowns • Face Painting Refreshments • Door Prizes No Charge
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FROM THE SUPREME LODGE FINANCIAL SECRETARY
SPJST Financial Statement as of December 31, 2006 Dear Members, In accordance with Article 39, Section d of the SPJST By-Laws, I am submitting a report of our Society which is extracted from the 2006 Annual Statement. This report gives you pertinent items of information concerning our Society. All items are entered as found in the 2006 Annual Statement
which was filed with the Texas Department of Insurance in February, 2007. Please review this report in detail and should you have any questions, please contact me. Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary —SPJST—
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ASSETS Bonds................................................................................$ 133,244,788 Stocks .................................................................................. 19,841,264 Mortgage Loans................................................................... 29,490,935 Real Estate: Properties occupied by the Society............................... 1,060,556 Properties acquired in satisfaction of debt..................... 0 Certificate Loans................................................................... 2,218,779 Cash ..................................................................................... 2,498,009
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CERTIFICATE HOLDERS’ SURPLUS 12/31/2006 Balance Beginning.............................................................$ 25,376,179 Net Income........................................................................ 1,827,486 Change in Unrealized Capital Gains (+) or Losses (-)...... 1,461,133 BALANCE ENDING ..........................................................$ 25,742,532 —SPJST—
SPJST INTEREST RATES SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates Mortgage rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.
Commercial Property
6.75% for 1 to 10 years 7.00% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life Home or Farm Mortgages Universal Life I 75% Owner 5.75% for Annualized*
Annuity III 5.00% for Annualized* Annuity IV 5.00% for Annualized* * Rates effective 2/01/07 through 4/30/07.
Residence Property
5.25% for 1 to 15 years 5.75% for 16 to 20 years 6.25% for 21 to 30 years Farm Property
5.75% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 20 years 85% Owner Residence Property
7.25% for 1 to 30 years
Universal Life II 5.75% for Annualized* Annuities Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized* Annuity II 5.00% for Annualized*
Five-Year Annuity When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.95% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 4.10% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 4.20%
Other Assets ......................................................................... 2,306,995 TOTALS .....................................................................$ 190,661,326 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Certificate Reserves ............................................................158,113,405 Certificate Benefits Payable................................................. 186,030 Surplus Refunds Payable .................................................... 0 Premiums Received In Advance.......................................... 402,315 Interest Maintenance Reserve............................................. 2,555,816 Asset Valuation Reserve...................................................... 2,683,217 Accrued Liabilities................................................................. 978,012
Car Show
TOTALS......................................................................$ 164,918,795 Unassigned Funds............................................................... 25,742,531 TOTALS......................................................................$ 190,661,326
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INCOME 12/31/2006 Insurance and Annuity Premiums......................................$ 11,286,828
Saturday April 14, 2007 Downtown Temple Avenue A and 7th Street
Net Investment Income......................................................
10,072,012
Amortization of Interest Maintenance Reserve .................
580,304
TOTALS........................................................................$ 21,939,144
12 noon to 4:30 p.m. Car Show Registration 10 a.m. to 12 noon Awards 4 p.m. • Many trophies to be awarded! First, second, and third place awards in 32 independently judged classes. Entertainment • Music • Food • Art Vendors • Fun for the Whole Family!
DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME Life and Annuity Benefits................................................... 10,583,304 Refunds to Members ......................................................... (8,425) Additions to Reserves ........................................................ 5,100,327 Operating Expenses........................................................... 5,574,905 Net Realized Capital Gains (+) or Losses (-) .................... + 1,138,453 TOTALS .........................................................................$20,111,658 NET INCOME.................................................................$ 1,827,486
Top 3 People’s Choice • Best of Show Club Participation Award • Mayor’s Choice
For more information: Call David (254) 534-0809 Visit www.spjst.com and www.bloomintemple.com
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Readers Write Describing Czechs Physically, Czechs, like larger ethnic groups, though presenting basic similarity, show also some diversity. The original type is best preserved in parts of Moravia and Slovakia. It is a type characterized by good stature, strong well-proportioned body, face medium or rounded, rather than long and narrow. Physiognomy: frank, smiling, intelligent, attractive. Hair ranging from blond to brunette and eyes ranging from blue to medium brown. Their principal mental characteristics are love of family, love of music and dance, and love of friendly social amenities.
They exhibit considerable individualism, ingrained with a love of the soil and all that goes with it, order, and cleanliness. There is a universal hunger of knowledge which leads to higher education of many of the children. The Czechoslovaks are industrious and thrifty. Their sense of humor and idealism is above average. Criminality is virtually limited to the mentally abnormal. They are not, in general, good politicians. They excel in art, science and literature. They enjoy good living, but not luxury. George Vitek Lodge 92, Fort Worth —SPJST—
SPJST Velehrad Cemetery Receives Historical Marker The Texas Historical Commission has awarded a Historic Texas Cemetery Marker to the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery. The dedication ceremony will take place on April 21, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. This cemetery is located in Lavaca County on County Line Road in the Velehrad Community. The SPJST Velehrad Cemetery was originally established as a National Cemetery. The first documented burial is of Johana Bucek who passed away in July, 1878. Family tradition says Filip Bucek, husband of Johana Bucek, was the first one buried in the cemetery. The Texas-Czechs who established the
cemetery were mostly immigrants from Moravia. This cemetery was originally known as the Velehrad Cemetery. Many of the Texas-Czechs buried in the Velehrad Cemetery were founders and active members of the SPJST. Ferdinand Breska, the first Vice President of the SPJST, is buried in the cemetery. The Velehrad Cemetery was maintained by SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad for many years. In 2004, the Velehrad Cemetery became part of the SPJST District Six Cemetery Organization. Its name was then changed to the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery. —SPJST—
Lodge 48, Beyersville Member Wins SPJST Deer Antler Contest Congratulations to all the SPJST deer hunters. The entries show there were some big deer out there. There were nine free range entries. The deer ranged from seven points to 12 points and a spread of 12 and one-half inches to 19 and onehalf inches. Entries were: Shawna Edmunds District One - Lodge 1, Fayetteville 8 points — 15 4/8 inch spread Mark W. Slovak District One - Lodge 1, Fayetteville 8 points — 17 6/8 inch spread Allen Lastovica District One - Lodge 38, Kovar 11 points — 15 inch spread Chase Bledsoe District One - Lodge 186, Caldwell 8 points — 13 1/2 inch spread Brady Alexander District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton 10 points — 15 2/8 inch spread
Troy Oman District Two Lodge 187, Round Rock 8 points — 16 3/4 inch spread Collin Loxterman District Five - Lodge 172, Pasadena 8 points — 12 1/2 inch spread Reid Vrana District Six - Lodge 23, Moravia 7 points — 17 1/2 inch spread The free range deer winner with the “most points” had a total of 12 points and “widest spread” with a width of 19 1/2 inches is Karl Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville in District Two. Congratulations! He took his deer in Thorndale. We want to congratulate each of you who entered the contest. Don’t forget to send in your entries next year. Best wishes for a great hunting season in 2007. Fraternally, Chester Jenke State FAC —SPJST—
Golf Tournament to Benefit SPJST LAM “White Stone Golf Club will be the host for a four-man scramble golf tournament on Saturday, April 28 to benefit SPJST Library, Archives and Museum (LAM),” announced LAM Board President Jerry Milan. Shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. with a putting contest at 12 noon. The putting contest will include prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive, and hole-in-one. A challenge grant has been offered to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum for $200,000 if another $400,000 can be raised to match it,
and proceeds from the tournament will benefit the challenge fund. Entry fees of $65 per person, or $240 for a four-man team, will include green fees, cart fees, range balls, and dinner. To make reservations, contact Talon Milan (817) 237-7129 or by email milan@attwb.net or Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935 by April 17. White Stone Golf Club is located at 10650 Highway 377 South in Benbrook, Texas. Visit whitestonegolf.com for map and directions. —SPJST—
Congratulations to Karl Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville who is the free range deer contest winner with the most points (12 points) and widest spread (width of 19 1/2 inches).
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SPJST Home Office Expansion Scenes: Foundation Construction Tuesday, March 20, 2007 • SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main Street in Temple, Texas
SPJST Honors Past District Two Rest Home Director Dan Balusek Sunday, March 18, 2007 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall
LEFT PHOTO: SPJST Supreme Lodge Chairman/District One Director/District One S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director Donnie Victorick presents a special award to District Two S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director Dan Balusek at the District Two Spring Meeting on March 18 at Lodge 47, Seaton. Dan resigned after more than 20 years of serv-
ice as the District Two S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director. He also served as Chairman of the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Board. CENTER PHOTO: Ann and Dan Balusek of Lodge 47, Seaton. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Director Bobby Wuensche recognizes Brother Balusek for his service to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes. Thanks, Dan!
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Scenes from District Two Spring Meeting Sunday, March 18, 2007 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall
LEFT PHOTO: 2007 District Two officers are, front, left to right, Flag Bearer Brady Alexander (47), Vice President/FAC Ruth Hanusch (47), President Kathy Fritz (177), and Flag Bearer Victoria Pajestka (80). Back: DYC Patsy Koslovsky (47), Secretary Linda Johnson (187), Assistant DYC Janet Lyon (80), Assistant DYC Carol Tallas (29), Treasurer Lyn Curry
(29), and S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director Howard Leshikar (48). CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 29, Taylor Lifetime Achiever award recipients, left to right, Jesse Pospisil, Alice Schwenke, and Ronnie Rieger. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 47, Seaton Lifetime Achiever award recipients, left to right, James and Joyce Skrabanek, Edwin Pechal, and Leroy Dana.
LEFT PHOTO: District Two Director Bobby Wuensche presents an Outgoing Officer Award plaque to Dorothy Tomascik of Lodge 15, Buckholts. Dorothy served as treasurer for seven years. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to State Fraternalist of the Year Bob Hagen of
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point and Honorable Mention Patsy Koslovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton. RIGHT PHOTO: Adult Kraslice Czech Egg Decorating Contest winners, are, left to right, Sherry Wuensche (48), Nora Sodek (47), Joyce Nelson (18), and Teresa Anderson (18).
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Honorary District Two Director Willie E. Kohutek, Honorary Supreme Lodge President/newly-elected District Two Rest Home Director Howard Leshikar, and Dan Balusek.
CENTER PHOTO: Teens gather around the Easter Bunny. RIGHT PHOTO: The Easter Bunny gives a treat to Frances Tallas of Lodge 29, Taylor.
LEFT PHOTO: District Two President Kathy Fritz presents a plaque to District Two State Field Representative Zachary Kramer. PHOTO 2: Helping with registration are Linda Johnson, left, and Dolores
Skrabanek. PHOTO 3: Lodge 47, Seaton members Elden Zavodny with children Chris and Julia. RIGHT PHOTO: Doug and Virginia Williams go through the fajita line. Thanks for Lodge 47 for a delicious dinner.
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SPJST Lo dge Se c t ion Lodge 1 Fayetteville sends birthday wishes We send belated birthday wishes to Henry Guthmann who celebrated his special day on March 15. Fraternally, Lodge 1, Fayetteville Sunshine Club —SPJST—
Lodge 4 Hallettsville meets April 1 Dear Members, Our lodge will meet this Sunday, April 1, 2007, at the Legion Tap Room at 2 p.m. instead of our usual second Sunday due to Easter. Door prizes will be given, and lunch will be served as usual. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447 Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Mrs. Skrabanek gave the hall report. She also updated us on the youth club. The youth club had its meeting at 1:30 p.m. and were off to attend the District One Skating Party in Brenham. The FAC report was given by Mrs. Blum for Mrs. Narro who was chaperoning the youth. The SPJST State 42 Tournament is April 7 in Seaton. The District One Spring Meeting will be in Dime Box on April 15. Old business discussed was our audit of records and the 50-year pin reception. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Next Meeting—April 1 Our next meeting will be on April 1 at 2 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Blum, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin reports on activities President Ray opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence prayer for all members and our Armed Forces. The roll call had all officers present. Secretary Shirlene read the minutes, and Treasurer Teresa gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Youth Leader Joyce gave a report on the youth activities. They made valentines for the nursing home residents. They attended the skating party, and they attended the bowling tournament. Congratulations, Betty! We had a winner—Betty Gaskamp from Lodge 18— who did very well in the tournament. Gladys gave the ticket report, and Irene gave the house report. Irene thanked Ray and Matt for closing after the rentals. This is a great help to her. Irene thanked Johnny and Irene for cooking the black-eyed peas for the New Year’s Eve dance and all who brought cornbread. We had a great turn-out for New Year’s Eve. Artie talked about the Relay for Life which will be in April. We should get a team together. Joyce reported that the youth would take part. Members voted to support the youth. Evelyn reported sending get well
Vice President Recognizes District Two SFR, Director
cards to Alma, Dolly, Irene, and Frances. She sent a sympathy card to Charles and Delilah. Delilah’s father passed away. Our prayers are with you and your family. Johnny read the trustees’ minutes. Charles gave the trustee and bar reports. The Audit Committee— Glenward, Sam, and Johnny—reported that the books are in order. A big thanks to Charles, Johnny, Glenward, and Sam—they replaced the fixtures in the men’s bathroom and painted the bathroom. Thanks again. The bathroom looks great. Now, for the other repairs. It seems that our work is never done. We need to get new members for Lodge 18. We did not meet our quota for 2006. Hopefully, we can do better in 2007. Celebrating February birthdays are Walter, Shirlene, and Charlie. The January birthdays were Laverne, T.J., Oscar, and Ray. Celebrating a January anniversary were Johnny and Irene. Our January meeting was cancelled because of bad weather. Important Words The six most important words: “I admit I made a mistake.” The five most important words: “You did a good job.” The four most important words: “What is your opinion?” The three most important words: “If you please.” The two most important words: “Thank you.” The one most important word: “We.” The least important word: “I”
Lodge 17 New Tabor meeting April 1 President Randy Gaas called the Lodge 17, New Tabor meeting to order on March 4 at 2 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. There were no resolutions. The vice president had all officers and members present sign the roll. Secretary Ben Trcalek, Jr. read the minutes from the February meeting. With no corrections, the minutes were approved as read. Mrs. Henry gave the treasurer’s report for Mr. Stanley Mrnustik. Mr. Mrnustik is still recovering from his accident.
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Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, center, presents appreciation awards to District Two State Field Representative Zachary Kramer, left, and District Two Director Bobby Wuensche for their roles in Action ’06 — SPJST’s 2006 membership campaign. They were recognized at the District Two Sales Agents Banquet, held March 19 at Ratibor Country Grill in Ratibor, Texas.
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Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard to meet April 29 Dear Members, There will be no lodge meeting on the first Sunday of April. Lodge Karel Jonas will have its meeting for April in conjunction with the District Six Spring Meeting in Moravia on the 29th of April. It will be held either before or after the district meeting. More information on this and a report of the March meeting will be at a later date. To the faithful: Try to make the district meeting, and this writer remains, Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor presents March meeting minutes President Ronnie Rieger called the March 14, 2007, meeting of Lodge 29, Taylor to order at 6:33 p.m. by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for departed members Edwin Adamek and Ted Karkoska. The February minutes were read and approved. Tammy Whatley gave the treasurer’s report. Donna Pasemann gave the Vice President/FAC report. The registration deadline for the SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament on April 7 in Seaton is March 30. Sunday, March 18 is the District Two Spring Meeting in Seaton. Lifetime Achiever Awards will be presented at the meeting. Lodge 29, Taylor donated $50 to Relay for Life. At the SPJST Awards Banquet, Albin Machu received a couple of awards – District Two Top Associate Agent for Insurance Written
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 and 2006 Million Dollar Producer. Albin wrote $1,322,687 worth of insurance. Congratulations, Albin! Jesse Pospisil gave the property committee report. The tickets are available for the May 6 fish fry lunch. Bobby and LaVerne Eulenfeld have the tickets if anyone is interested in buying or selling tickets. The cost of the meal is $7. A motion was made and seconded to raise the amount of fire, theft, and hail insurance coverage for the hall building. Youth Leader Carol Green resigned her position after serving for several
years. A special election was held, and Cristy Girod was elected youth leader for 2007. Her assistant will be Tammy Whatley. Albin Machu signed up three new members. They are Marcia Teague, Ashton Teague, and Sterling Teague. Tammy Whatley signed up Leonard Kaderka. Alice Schwenke reported there were six tables of players at the senior citizens 42 dominoes last Wednesday. The next senior citizens 42 dominoes will be on April 4. Members celebrating birthdays in
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March are Sharon Kaderka, Frances Tallas, Mike Girod, Frankie Pustejovsky, and Adam Tallas. Door prizes were furnished by Mary Jane Pustejovsky and Leonard Kaderka. Irene Hamann volunteered to bring door prizes next month. Next Meeting—April 11 Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally, Linda Pospisil Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
NFCA Honors Lodge 180, Burleson Member Carole Slavik as Fraternal MVP The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) is proud to recognize Carole J. Slavik, a member of SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson, as a Fraternal MVP (Most Valuable Participant) for the week of March 19, 2007. Fraternal MVPs are “Fraternalists-in-Action” who volunteer their time and energy to strengthen their communities through participation in local lodge activities and other charitable endeavors. “The NFCA wishes to salute those individuals as true fraternalists,” said NFCA Chair of the Board Janice U. Whipple. “As a Fraternal MVP, Carole Slavik embodies the heart of fraternalism through her hard work, dedication, and generosity.” Slavik has been a member of SPJST for 27 years and, during these years, has held a number of offices. Slavik assisted in organizing lodges to contribute to the tidal-wave disaster in December, 2004. Lodges sent in donations to the Home Office, and the money received was donated to the American Red Cross. Slavik also wanted to contribute to promoting the growth of the lodge and the organization, so she attended an SPJST-sponsored sales class to become an insurance sales agent. She keeps informed by attending regularly scheduled continuing education classes provided by the Home Office, and she maintains an open line of communication with the Home Office and Lodge 180 members. In the past two years, Slavik has mobilized adult and youth members in a fund-raising program for The Burleson Making it Happen for Kids Foundation. Their mission is to raise money to enrich and maximize the quality of education available in the Burleson Independent School District. Because of this charitable act, the lodge has received more visibility in the community. Due to the success in the past, indications point toward this event becoming an annual event for Lodge 180, Burleson. In addition, Slavik has been involved in numerous charitable functions. She has served as a representative from St. Ann Catholic Church on the Board of Directors for the Harvest House, a non-profit organization in Burleson that provides assistance to needy individuals
and their families. Slavik has served as Harvest House secretary and was instrumental in hosting an open house for the community to visit the Harvest House facilities. She currently is serving as a Eucharistic minister and is a member of the Bereavement Committee, which hosts dinners for families in mourning. Slavik has been involved for many years supporting her husband, William, in his architectural practice. Not only does she work with him as his administrative assistant and office manager, she participates and donates time to the Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. In January, 2005, she was recognized by the Fort Worth American Institute of Architects chapter officers with the President’s Award for her many years of donated service and activities to the organization for its awards functions and its charity fund-raisers. Fraternal MVPs are part of the NFCA’s Fraternalists-in-Action program, which recognizes individuals whose unique stories best represent 21st Century fraternalism. These fraternalists demonstrate exceptional compassion and vision through their volunteer activities. The 121-year-old NFCA unites 76 notfor-profit fraternal benefit societies operating in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. The association represents 10 million fraternalists in 36,000 local chapters, making it one of America’s largest member-volunteer networks. Fraternal benefit societies provide their members with leadership, social, educational, spiritual, patriotic, scholarship, financial and volunteer-service opportunities. Combined, the NFCA’s member-societies maintain more than $324 billion of life insurance-in-force and, in 2005 alone, contributed almost $400 million to charitable and fraternal programs, and volunteered 93 million hours for community-service projects. These statistics demonstrate the commitment that fraternals make to those in need and exemplify the true meaning of the NFCA signature phrase: Joining Hands to Touch Lives. For more information, visit the NFCA’s Web site at www.nfcanet.org. —SPJST—
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Lodge 30, Taiton Honors Members, Sales Agents for 2006 Success Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton adults and youth met on March 4, 2007, to celebrate another wonderful year of fraternalism. Everyone began gathering at 11 a.m. for a chance to socialize with friends. After everyone enjoyed visiting with fellow members and guests, we sat down to enjoy a lunch of pork steaks, broccoli and rice, salad, and desserts brought by youth members attending. The regular monthly meeting of Lodge 30, Taiton was called to order at 12:50 p.m. by President Rosann Zalman. We then recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence for all sick and departed members of our lodge. Rosann then introduced all special guests—District Six Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik; District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom and wife Kathy; and Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, wife Frances, and grandson Logan. The roll of officers was called by Secretary Wanda Dorotik. After roll call, Wanda read the minutes from the previous meeting, and they were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was then given by Treasurer Lisa Bubela. She asked for and received a motion to pay all outstanding bills. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela gave a report on the activities of the youth club. She reported that the youth won District Six Top Youth Club at the SPJST Awards Banquet on February 24. FAC Wanda Dorotik then gave her report on the happenings around the state. She informed everyone of the Golden Book Drive to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. In old business, we decided on the date to begin work on our Join Hands
LEFT PHOTO: District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom congratulates 50-year member Rose Marie Beavers. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 30 President Rosann Zalman, left, presents a past officer plaque to
Day project. Everyone is to meet on March 17 at 2 p.m. in front of the Taiton Community Center to build and place planters around the sign for the community center. We are to bring shovels and gardening tools. Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele then introduced our Lodge 30 Fraternalist of the Year Marjorie Treumer. Director Michael Ahlstrom then presented a 50-year pin to Rose Marie Beavers. Fifty-year pin recipients not present were Jeanette Krpec and Francis Krpec McKeon. Director Ahlstrom and Vice President Gene McBride then presented the following sales awards: Applications Written Third—Margaret Kulchak Marjorie Treumer Second—Karen Kaspar First—Carolina Covarrubia Insurance Issued Third—Margaret Kulchak Second—Carolina Covarrubia First—Karen Kaspar
LEFT PHOTO: District Six Director Ahlstrom, left, and Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride recognize Lodge 30, Taiton’s One Million Dollar Producer Carolina Covarrubia, left, and Two Million Dollar Producer Karen Kaspar. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 30, Taiton officers congratulate 2006 Lodge 30 Fraternalist of the Year Marjorie Treumer (holding certificate) for her many outstanding community volunteer services. She is pictured with, seated, Lodge 30 Secretary/FAC Wanda
Karen Kaspar for 24 years of service in officer positions for Lodge 30. RIGHT PHOTO: Happy March birthdays to Karen Kaspar, left, and Lisa Bubela.
Earned Premium Third—Margaret Kulchak Second—Carolina Covarrubia First—Karen Kaspar Million Dollar Producer Carolina Covarrubia Two Million Dollar Producer Karen Kaspar President Rosann Zalman then presented Karen Kaspar with an outgoing officer plaque. Karen was thanked for all of her work in the past and was reminded of all the places that her help will continue to be needed. Thank you, Karen, for all you do! Director Ahlstrom then thanked everyone for coming and for all that they do to continue the growth of our organization. Vice President McBride then recapped the success of 2006 and the continued success of the coming years. He thanked everyone for the support that is given to our organization. State Field Representative Karen Kaspar then shared with the members
present the plaque won by our lodge at the Awards Banquet on February 24 in Killeen. She also presented our newest member, James Anthony Dorotik, son of Craig and Summer Dorotik, grandson of Anthony and Wanda Dorotik. Door prizes of centerpieces made by the youth were then given out. Birthdays for the month of March were Lisa Bubela and Karen Kaspar. There were no anniversaries this month. The meeting was adjourned by President Rosann Zalman. Next Meeting—April 1 The next meeting will be on Palm Sunday, April 1. The adult meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m., and the youth meeting will follow at 3:30 p.m. After the youth meeting, we will then have games and an Easter egg hunt with a hamburger supper to follow sponsored by the Taiton Community Center. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—
Dorotik, left, and President Rosann Zalman. Standing is Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele. Not pictured is Reporter/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela. RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to Lodge 30’s Sales Agents. They were presented certificates of achievement and gifts in the categories of applications written, insurance issued, and earned premium. Pictured are, left to right, SL Vice President McBride, Karen Kaspar, Carolina Covarrubia, Margaret Kulcak, Marjorie Treumer, and Director Ahlstrom.
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District Two Honors Sales Agent at Banquet Monday, March 19, 2007 • Ratibor Country Grill in Ratibor, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: District Two Sales Agents, front, left to right, are Frank Klinkovsky (47), Kathy Fritz, FICF, CFFM (177), Tammy Martinez (89), Linda Johnson (177), Keifer Marshall, Jr., (87), and Jack Brown (15). Back: John Troy (87), Leonard Mikeska, FICF (200), Frank Pajestka, Jr. (80), Dolores Skrabanek, FIC (47), David Nauert, FIC (246), and Charlie Herendon (246).
Lodge 32, Victoria covered dish, don spring bonnet April 12 Lodge 32, Victoria will host a covered dish dinner on Thursday, April 12, 2007. We will gather at 6 p.m. and serve at 6:30 p.m. Every family is asked to bring a main dish as well as a side dish or dessert. This is a great way to show fellow lodge members your culinary skills . . . hmm — I wonder who will have the best dish? That just might call for a contest! Be sure to come with your spring bonnet, hat, or cap. It’ll be a great way to celebrate spring! Remember to come hungry . . . with a dish in each hand! I hope to see you on the 12th. Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter —SPJST—
Secretary Lillie O’Shields are to work with the City of Bryan for a trash pick-up as follows: Keep Brazos Beautiful will supply all vests, bags, pick-up sticks, and gather the trash bags after we fill them up. They will advise us before May 5 as to where we should go to pick up trash. At noon, we shall meet again at our lodge home for a break and lunch. There’s no need to bring any food. FAC Dianna Everett will order
RIGHT PHOTO: Front, left to right, Zephyr Marek (174), Neeley Jones (47), Pat McEver (47), Patsy Koslovsky (47), and Evelyn Gustafson (18). Back: District Two State Field Representative Zachary Kramer, CFFM, Albin Machu (29), David Coufal (47), Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, FICF, CFFM, and District Two Director Bobby Wuensche.
and pick-up everything for an outside fun break. After lunch, we will go back to work either where we left off or on the wooded area of our lodge property, where it is needed. Also, since Easter and Mother’s Day are the same dates as both of our meeting dates, be advised that we will have no meeting in April. Therefore, Binnie Ann Roesler, our youth leader, moved that we have our May meeting on the 5th, late in the
District Two Gives to LAM, ENC, and Beseda Dancers
Next Meeting—May 5 Please note: There will be no meeting on April 8. The May meeting will be on the 5th at approximately 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Secretary Lillie O’Shields (979) 778-1450. Submitted by, Lillie O’Shields, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 40 El-Campo-Hillje presents March meeting minutes
Lodge 39, Bryan plans Join Hands Day project Dear Members of Lodge 39, Bryan, Please be advised: We, the youth and adults, will be taking on a project together for Join Hands Day on May May 5, 2007. We will meet at our lodge home at 9 a.m. FAC Dianna Everett and
afternoon—the same day as our Join Hands Day. This was seconded by FAC Dianna Everett. The motion carried.
District Two members approved donations of $1,000 each to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum, SPJST Education and Nature Center, and District Two Beseda Dancers. 2006-2007 District Two Treasurer Ruth Wuensche, second from right, presents checks to, left to right, District Two LAM Director/LAM Treasurer Jesse Pospisil, ENC Corporate Developmental Consultant Sherri Kubala Watkins, and District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky.
President Sheldon Holub called the March 11, 2007, meeting to order at 12:45 p.m. with 44 members and seven guests present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Micaela, and a moment of silence was observed for the deceased members and the sick in the community. The roll of officers was called by Secretary Dee Floyd. All officers and trustees were present. A motion was made from the floor by J.C. Kocurek to accept the minutes from February as printed in the Vestnik, seconded by Debbie Sczech. Guest speakers were District Six
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State Field Representative Karen Kaspar and District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom. They congratulated our lodge and sales agents on a great job in 2006. Youth Leader Debbie Sczech gave her report. The kids made St. Patrick’s Day puzzles. The treasurer’s report was given by Lorraine Kana. FAC Betty Sanders announced that the next meeting will be on April 15. The resolution committee had no report. Snack Bar—Josephine Bacak presented her report. By-Laws Committee—Jerry Gensler gave her report. Audit Committee—Vlasta Bartos, Ardis Bacak, and Dee Floyd audited the books for the bar and youth club. Everything was fine. Cemetery Committee—Vlasta Bartos gave her report. Bingo Committee—Betty Sanders reported on $100 nights in March. Barbecue Committee—Allen Bacak gave the report. Hall Rental Chairman Tria Svatek gave her report. There is a new rental for August on the 24th and 25th and in June, every weekend is booked.
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Lodge 47, Seaton to honor members April 1 Lodge 47, Seaton will honor its 50and 75-year members at the monthly meeting on April 1 at 2 p.m. I would like to encourage everyone to attend to help celebrate these milestones with our honorees. We will also have an Easter egg hunt for the children after the meeting,
so bring your children and grandchildren. There will be a meal provided after the meeting. All members are encouraged to bring either a vegetable, salad, or dessert. I hope to see everyone there. Fraternally, Amanda Greger Second Vice President/FAC —SPJST—
the guys, so do not get left behind. The SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Golf Tournament is also coming up, so see your FAC about how to register. SPJST is partnering with the Ronald McDonald House to provide Little Golden books for the children whose lives are turned upside down by disease. Please help out by purchasing new books or donating gently used golden books to the SPJST.
Lodge 48 Beyersville reports on activities
Community Bunco Nights We want to remind all of you about our Community Bunco Nights for the ladies. This is held every second Tuesday at the hall. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m., and the evening ends around 9:30 p.m.
At our last meeting, Robert reminded us of many SPJST functions that are upcoming. There will be an “End of the Summer” get-away in Corpus Christi at the Emerald Beach Holiday Inn on August 10 to 12. A new contest is being introduced for the hunting enthusiasts. The Three-Gun Shooting Tournament will feature three different types of skill including skeet, rifle, and pistol. This will be held on May 12. Be sure to get your registration in. Ladies, I know that some of you are better shots than
Sweetheart Bunco Night The sweethearts Bunco night was very well attended with 40 people. Thank all of you for coming out and to Bonnie for continuing to organize this activity. Tournament—Not Progressive There are also a lot of tournaments coming up including the SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament. I am disappointed to report that it will not be
District Six First Quarter Sales Seminar Classes Submitted by District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM
LEFT PHOTO: Schulenburg Class – March 6. Left to right, Albert Olsovsky (23); Maynard Wagner (184); Elizabeth Holub (23); Gerald Macha, FIC (151); JoAnn Jares, FIC (8); Leo Jares, FIC (8); and District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM (30). CENTER PHOTO: Taiton Class – March 13. Front, Sheldon Holub, FIC (40); Brad Bacak, FIC (40); and J.C. Kocurek (40). Back: Frank
Bacak, FIC (40); Ray Pilgrim, FIC (151); and Leroy Kaspar, FIC (30). RIGHT PHOTO: Taiton Class – March 13. Front, District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM (30); Ardis Bacak, FIC (40); and Carolina Covarrubia (30). Back: Glenn Kaminsky, FIC (28); Charles Bucek, FIC (151); Robert Basquez (240); and District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom, FIC (32).
LEFT PHOTO: Victoria Class – March 15. Front, Gay Revel, FIC (97); Yvonne Garrett, FIC (97); Charles Garrett, FIC (97); and Franklin Jurek, FIC (41). Back: Leroy Repka (143); Kenneth Revel (97); David Bellanger (97); and Jerome Hlavaty, FIC (153). RIGHT PHOTO: Victoria Class – March 15. Front, Mary Jo Salinas (40); Mary Tijerina (32); Diana Redd, FIC (97). Back: District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM (30); Mary Monclova (32); Silvia Perry (32); Rose Thurlkill (223); Al Pena, LUTC, CFFM (223); District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom, FIC (32); and David Ortiz (32).
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Lodge 81 Needville offers scholarship Any college or technical schoolbound senior who has been a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville for at least one year can apply for the local lodge scholarship. Please send a selfaddressed, stamped envelope to: SPJST Lodge 81 P.O. Box 22 Needville, Texas 77461 on or before March 31 to receive an application. —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston plans March 31 Easter party Dear Members, We at Lodge 88, Houston will have our annual Easter party on Saturday, March 31, 2007. There will be different age groups for everyone to find eggs—including the adults. Everyone will receive a prize egg with a number in it, and you will turn it in for your prize. The Easter Bunny will be there as well. We will have refreshments and, of course, lots of candy. I hope that we will have lots of people come, and remember to bring your friends, neighbors, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or whomever to have a day filled with fun. I hope to see you there! Fraternally, Allison Wockenfuss Youth Club Vice President/ Social Committee —SPJST—
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Lodge 88, Houston to host Czech Springfest April 1 Music, food, family genealogy, cultural heritage, children’s games, crafts, silent auction, a country store, various vendors, folk dancers, folk art, and above all, friendly camaraderie will all come together at the annual Czech Heritage Society Czech Springfest. It will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2007, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, which is located on 1435 Beall Street in the Heights. The hours will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A traditional Czech Sunday dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. After 2 p.m., chicken noodle soup and sausage with sauerkraut will be served. During dinnertime, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kovanda’s Czech Band will play for your listening pleasure. Starting at 3 p.m., The Red Ravens will strike up the band for dancing. The Springfest strives very diligently to provide new attractions every year. Each year, our festival
hosts a different guest artist from the Czech Republic. This year, Vladimir Klimes from Zubri will demonstrate his skill of wood carving. Another new attraction at this year’s festival will be a special dance performance of authentic Czech dances by Katie and John Pedersen. In addition, Miss Sarah Middlebrook, the USA national 2006 Miss Czech/Slovak Queen will be visiting our event. Harris County CHS Chapter contender for the 2007 title, Courtney Bates, will be presented there, also. The Czech cultural booth this year will feature displays of the numerous Czech castles. The purpose of this festival is to support The Czech Heritage Society Library, located at 4117 Willowbend in Houston. Besides the library of Czech books, genealogical records, and Czech cultural displays, we provide a number of free services to the community such as Czech language classes, genealogy workshops, Czech movies, taroky classes, and advice on how to travel and what to see in the Czech Republic. Come and visit our festival and we will greet you with a hearty Vitame
Have your lodge* participate in Join Hands Day on May 5, 2007 *and get $100 to apply towards your project! Mark May 5, 2007 on your calendar and make plans for your lodge to organize a local Join Hands Day service project. Join Hands Day is a national event sponsored by America’s Fraternal Benefit Societies in partnership with The Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network. It is a day when young people and adults connect as equal partners in planning an activity that fixes or improves a local problem and affirms the values of caring and working together. The SPJST supports this initiative and wants to help our lodges get involved on this special day! The first step is for your lodge to find a partner organization of the opposite generation. Who better to work with that your lodge’s youth club! In the event that your lodge doesn’t have a youth club, it’s an excellent opportunity to get your young members involved in the lodge. You may also want to involve another community service, church or school group in your Join Hands Day project. You know the old saying: “The more the merrier!” Then, working together, plan a volunteer project that makes life better right where you live. Food drives, trash pick-ups and assisting the elderly and disabled are all good places to start. Or get creative and have some fun with the idea! You can also check out the Join Hands Day website at joinhandsday.org for ideas. SPJST lodges that pursue Join Hands Day projects in 2007 will receive a $100 cash incentive from the SPJST Home Office. The money must be used in developing and/or promoting their project. Please note that Join Hands Day organizers on the national level will be selecting 20 outstanding Join Hands Day projects to receive Join Hands Day Excellence Awards and $1,000. Runnersup will receive Certificates of Distinction. In lodges where there is no youth club, lodges are being encouraged to join forces with other area lodges and/or community service organizations, civic, school and/or church groups.
Please complete the following summary to receive the $100 incentive. Lodge No. and Location: ___________________________________________________ Describe your event: _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Other group(s) that you will be working with: ____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Form Submitted by: _______________________________________________________ Your Phone No. _________________________ Email: ___________________________ * To receive the $100 incentive, please complete this form and send to the Office of the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator c/o SPJST Home Office; P.O. Box 100; Temple, Texas 76503 on or before April 2, 2007.
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Vaš (We welcome you). For more information, including admission and dinner prices for adults and children, call (713) 8617403. Submitted by, Lillian Pivonka —SPJST—
Lodge 160 San Angelo meets April 1 Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting this Sunday, April 1, 2007, at Zentner’s Daughter Restaurant, located on Knickerbocker in San Angelo. The meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. (Dutch treat), and the meeting will follow. We look forward to seeing all members at this meeting. For more information, call Leonard Jansa (325) 651-8045. Fraternally, Sharon Hohmann, President —SPJST—
Lodge 179 Warrenton reports on March meeting On March 8, 2007, President Orville Kunkel called the Lodge 179, Warrenton meeting to order. There were 12 members present. Vice President Lloyd Goehring led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Due to the absence of Secretary Ricky Weyand, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joan Goehring read the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 8. Thanks, Joan! Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer’s report, followed by Financial Secretary Gladys Baack’s report on local dues collected. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joan Goehring read correspondence from the SPJST Home Office. Joan along with the assistance of Ora Lee Levien and Brenda Callahan did a fun, educational brain teaser, which was a test to try to make a hard job easy. Good thing that “Aggie Secretary” was not in attendance! Gladys Baack asked for prayers from everyone for her niece, Vernell Anderson, who is real sick. Keep her in your prayers. Lodge Chaplain Brenda Callahan
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Lodge 196 Houston-West to beautify hall grounds April 1
Lodge 29, Taylor Welcomes New Youth Leaders Lodge 29, Taylor introduces its new youth leader, Cristy Girod, and assistant Tammy Whatley. Our goal is to get our group growing and excited about the opportunities of being in the SPJST Youth Program. We plan to meet the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. starting in June. However, we are in the plan-
ning stages of a social in the next few weeks. If you have a youth (entering kindergarten through high school senior) interested in joining SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club, please contact Cristy Girod at (512) 2814719 or email girod@pvco.net. —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock meets April 1 The next meeting of Lodge 187, Round Rock will be the first Sunday of the month—April 1, 2007. Since Easter falls on the second Sunday, the members voted to change the date. Our theme will be Easter. If you have something to share or show, please bring it to the meeting. Margie Haas, FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Dear Members, Greetings from Lodge 196, Houston-West. Our meeting was held Sunday, March 11, 2007, at 2 p.m. We had a small attendance, but it was fun, and all business was taken care of. The president and vice president were absent, but the meeting was held under the direction of Secretary Fran, and a great job she did. Next Meeting—April 1 Our next meeting will be held April 1. It will be short. The membership will come together that day. We will all clean and plant flowers
Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Gives to Community Organizations Lodge 29, Taylor President Ronnie Rieger welcomes new Youth Leader Cristy Girod, right, and Assistant Youth Leader Tammy Whatley.
had a prayer before the meal. A meal of fried chicken, brought by Bea and Bo Vasek, along with many side dishes and desserts, was enjoyed by all. Drinks were furnished by Brenda Callahan in honor of her birthday! Congratulations, Brenda! Birthdays for the month of March are Harold Bergmann (March 7), Mason Callahan (March 2), Barbara Holec (March 25), Caleb Ryan Peters (March 2), Mae Dell Renck (March 29), Brenda Callahan (March 4), James Wessels (March 26), and Angelene Zwernemann (March 5). Congratulations to all! It’s good to hear that our past President Harold Bergmann is back home from his vacation in La Grange. Next Meeting—April 12 Our next meeting will be held on April 12, 2007. A potluck meal will be served. We hope to see everyone there! Brenda called bingo with the assistance of LaVerne Kunkel. The coverall was won by Alfred Baack and Bea Vasek. The meeting adjourned with food, fun, and fellowship. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 182 Falls County sets spring social Dear Members, We invite you to the Lodge 182, Falls County spring social on Sunday, April 15, 2007, at 4 p.m. at The Chicken Place, located on Highway 7 in Marlin, Texas. Special guest will be Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek who will speak on “Accentuate the Positive; Eliminate the Negative.” The lodge will provide the food. We hope to see you there. For more information, please call (254) 8032987. Fraternally, Donald Beckendorf President —SPJST—
Lodge 76, Wichita Falls presents a donation to First Step, Inc., a shelter and counseling center for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Pictured at the First Step Family Store are, left to right, Secretary/ Treasurer Mary Ann Cook, Family Store Manager Betty Lucas, and Lodge President Mary Jane Michna. Lodge 76, Wichita Falls presents a donation to Hospice of Wichita Falls. Pictured are, left to right, Secretary/ Treasurer Mary Ann Cook, President Mary Jane Michna, and Director of Administration Services of Hospice of Wichita Falls Sue D’Acosta. Lodge 76, Wichita Falls also gave to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Secretary/Treasurer Mary Ann Cook, far left, and President Mary Jane Michna, far right, present a check to MDA Coordinator Daniel York.
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Lodge 87, Temple Receives Silver Incentive Award
Lodge 239, Hondo Easter egg hunt March 30 The Lodge 239, Hondo adult and youth meetings will be this Friday, March 30, 2007, at 5 p.m. at Hondo City Park No. 2. We will have an Easter egg hunt and several prizes for the kids. All members are encouraged to attend. For more information, please call me (830) 426-1320 or Youth Leader Bridget Rodriguez (830) 426-3854. Felix Palomo, Reporter —SPJST—
District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, left, presents the 2006 Silver Incentive Award to Lodge 87, Temple members Diane and John Troy. The plaque and check were presented at the March meeting where attendees enjoyed delicious Irish stew made by John Troy.
and a tree or two. So come on out! The youth will be working together with the lodge members. You know, members, this is a great time to teach our young members about Mother Earth, and they in turn teach us a lesson. In sharing our knowledge with them, it gives us a better chance to connect with them. We will have lots of work to do so bring your gloves and your tools. Bring a plant or two. A very brief meeting and lunch will take place then we all will roll up our sleeves and get to work. This event will be on Sunday, April Fool’s Day. Pictures will be taken so put your best or raggedy garden clothes on, and let you and yours have fun as we spruce up, clean up, and fix up Lodge 196 so it will shine like a new penny again. As youth leader, I hope for all the youth to come out and help their mother lodge. I have sent out some notes. Please come to show that Lodge 196 is alive and well. I am looking forward to seeing you all April Fool’s Day, Lodge 196 members, and bring your friends. Let’s make it a big family picnic together. We can make it a day of coming together as friends, brothers, and sisters for the betterment of SPJST. Come Join Us! Other lodges in District Five, you are welcome to join us. Now, that is really coming together. Bring a covered dish, and we will all share. God bless. Fraternally, Marie Stayton Reporter/Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy gives to Mayfest The March meeting of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy was held on March 7 with Allen Trigg presiding. SecretaryTreasurer Nancy Deviney presented the minutes and treasurer’s reports. Vice President Dan Ferguson reported on fraternal activities and programs. The lodge discussed the upcoming Bruceville-Eddy Mayfest and decided on a donation of $500 for the community activity. Next Meeting—April 4 The next meeting of Lodge 200 will be held on April 4 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally, Leonard Mikeska, FIC Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 240 Bay City plans Easter Eggstravaganza Lodge 240, Bay City invites everyone to enjoy the Easter Eggstravaganza on Sunday, April 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Eagles Hall in Bay
City, Texas. Eagles Hall is located off North Highway 60. Special guest will be the Easter Bunny. Activities will include a Texas-sized Easter egg hunt with lots of prize eggs, face painting, obstacle course, moonwalk, door prizes, and other fun activities. Hot dogs and refreshments will be served. There is no charge for any of the activities. For more information, please call (979) 245-4525. Hope to see you in Bay City on Sunday, April 1! —SPJST—
Lodge 247 San Marcos Easter picnic, meeting April 1 The Lodge 247, San Marcos meeting will be this Sunday, April 1, 2007, at 201 Windridge in Lockhart at 3 p.m. We will celebrate with an Easter picnic.
SPJST Three-Gun Shooting Tournament Saturday, May 12 Gunsmoke Shooting Range • Snook, Texas Located just east of Snook and eight miles West of College Station on Highway 60, then south on County Road 295
Contest Will Include 1
Skeet Shooting Competition Two rounds of skeet (50 clay birds)
Lodge 234, Luling plans April 12 spring dinner Lodge 234, Luling invites all members to its spring membership appreciation dinner on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at Southside Club House in Luling, Texas. Please watch the Vestnik for more details. —SPJST—
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Rifle Shooting Competition 20 shots at 100 yards with a hunting rifle No target rifles allowed
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Pistol Shooting Competition 15 shots at three yards and 15 shots at fifteen yards Shotgun ammo will be provided by SPJST Rifle and pistol ammo must be provided by shooter. Registration is $60 per person for all three categories. $25 registration fee for each separately. Prizes for each category and high overall shooter. To register, please call Tammy Martinez at (254) 773-1575 or via email at tammym@spjst.com
Competition Begins at 9:00 a.m.
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Each family is asked to bring a side dish or dessert. The lodge will provide brisket and drinks. All youth families need to bring one dozen filled eggs to participate in an egg hunt. May 6 Meeting On May 6, Lodge 247 will meet in the Glosserman Room in Lockhart at 2 p.m. A potluck meal will be served. Bring your favorite dish. The lodge will provide drinks and dessert. Fraternally, Patricia Garcia Reporter/Youth Leader —SPJST—
Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston The March 14, 2007, meeting began at 11 a.m. by President Zajicek. President Zajicek had Ernest Anders repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. Helen Hegwood had a prayer for our soldiers and our Sisters who are sick, and for Lodge 88, Houston and other lodges. Secretary Bette Hurta had the roll call with 13 members. Secretary Bette Hurta read the minutes from February, and they were approved. President Zajicek asked for April cooks. No one wanted to cook so we are having sandwiches, and all will work in the kitchen. The ones who are bringing sandwiches are Margie
VĚSTNÍK Anders, Dixie Raskin, Helen Hegwood, Bette Hurta, and Evelyn Zajicek. Alice Bily and Edna Wehring will bring deviled eggs. Someone is bringing potato salad, but I did not write it down so the person who said she will bring potato salad, please bring it. President Zajicek asked for cake bakers, and they are Margie Anders, Dixie Raskin, and Louise Jacobs. Ticket Chairman Bessie Dewer wished everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day and thanked everyone for the gifts on the table. Treasurer Lowrina Lindemann gave her report. Sick members are Josephine Buri in the nursing home; Flo Orsag had an accident, but she is doing okay; Almeida Bravenec is doing better. We miss you, Almeida. We miss everyone who does not come to the meeting. There was no old business or new business. Calcutta was won by Evelyn Zajicek, Louise Jacob, and Alice Bily. Birthday in March was celebrated by Bessie Dewer. She wished herself a happy birthday and sent herself a card. Helen Hegwood said the prayer for our meal. The chicken was good so we ate. So until next month, Fraternally, Evelyn Zajicek, President —SPJST—
Lodge 155, Austin Presents 2007 Officers
Lodge 155, Austin officers for 2007 are, left to right, Secretary/FAC/Reporter Ginny Prasatik; President Ted Marek; Vice President Joe Motl; and Treasurer Jean Motl. The officers were installed by District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, not pictured.
Lodge 155, Austin Member Receives 50-Year Pin On March 11, District Two Director Bobby Wuensche presents a 50-year pin to Marianna Wood of Lodge 155, Austin. In addition, Sister Marianna received an SPJST umbrella for a rainy day.
Ennis Sewing Circle The Ennis Sewing Circle met on March 8, 2007, with 15 members and six guests—Julius Podhrasky, Robert Cunningham, Jerry Zmolek, Cathy Vonden Eykel, Cathy Smith Emrick, and Dorothy M. Kudrna. President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Vlasta Laznovsky read the minutes and one minor correction was made. Lil Kosarek gave the treasurer’s report. We only have two birthdays in March—Adell Vlk and Georgia Tupy. Neither were present. Sunshine Person Eleanora Pelzel had a birthday card for us to sign for our shut-in member, Georgia Tupy. Get well cards were signed for Geraldine Zhanel, Georgia Zabojnik, and Elizabeth Machovsky who have all been in the hospital recently. Geraldine had surgery in a Dallas hospital. Let us keep them all in our thoughts and prayers. Eleanora said she would deliver Georgia Tupy’s card as she lives near the home Georgia does. Thank you to Bertha Podhrasky for donating a big stack of dinner plates. Bertha always comes through for us. Lil Kosarek handed out squares to be sewn for our Christmas quilt. Thanks, Lil, for getting all this ready for us. They are blue and yellow squares—another pretty one. We quilted for Rosie Bednar. We will quilt for Bessie Laznovsky in April, Pat Fowler in May; and Dorothy Prachyl in June. The whole year of 2007 is booked. I put my name down for 2008. Pat Fowler thanked all the officers
for the good job they have done this past year and all the years before that. We have had the same officers for, I don’t remember how long. They have done a great job, and we all appreciate them so much. Our President Sadie is the only charter member that we have. She keeps us going. Pat Fowler made a motion, and it was seconded by Sylvia Laznovsky, for all the officers to stay another year, unless they get sick or something else comes up. Then, we will make a change. As you know, President Sadie has lots of responsibilities—opening up, getting the quilt and lunch ready. We should all volunteer and help with some of her duties. Also, we need to help Vlasta Laznovsky with the table and chairs. Eleanora Pelzel keeps up with all our sympathy, birthday, and get well cards. She said she loves that job, and she does it really well. Pat Fowler keeps up with the quilt bookkeepings. She inherited this job from Rosie Bednar. Rosie did a great job and so is Pat. We thank all of you and also all our faithful quilters. You make our Club special. Sylvia Laznovsky brought up a discussion on purchasing an ad in the West Sokol Slet program book. The Slet will be June 1 to 3. Esther Cunningham made a motion, and it was seconded by Eleanora Pelzel that we purchase a one-eighth page ad. Sylvia volunteered to write the ad and mail it to the proper person in West. Thank you, Sylvia. Vlasta Laznovsky introduced her niece Cathy Smith Emrick. We all knew Cathy’s mother Libbie Laznovsky Smith from our young Sokol gymnastic days. Cathy is a lovely person—like her mother was. We were glad to meet her.
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Fort Worth Ladies Circle Presents Valentine Sweetheart Corina Cranfill presents Margaret Laymance with flowers and candy.
The weather has been nice. I hope we get some needed rain. So until April 12, stay well and happy. I hope to see all of you then. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
Fort Worth Friendship Club
Sidney Bridewell announced she has two really old quilts that she would bring if anyone would want to make something out of them—like throw pillows or frame a piece of the quilt. I’m sure she will have some takers. Pat Fowler announced she was selling tickets for the SPJST Youth Club’s Czech Easter eggs. They will be selling tickets for two weeks only. The door prize was brought by Betty Landsfeld and won by Dorothy Prachyl. We had our little gift exchange. That is always fun! Vlasta announced for us to leave the table and chairs as is because the Czech class would be meeting that evening. Thank you to all for our delicious lunch and to all who cleaned up. Sorry, I didn’t get your names. I almost forgot to say we had a big birthday cake for Sidney Bridewell brought by her daughter, Cathy. Sidney’s birthday was February 27. It was so big that Sidney insisted we all take several pieces home. It was very good. Dorothy Kudrna had lots of pictures to show of her seven-day
Western Carribean Cruise that her son Gary and his wife Paula took her and Paula’s mother on. They had a wonderful time, Dorothy even went snorkeling. That sounds like fun. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a note from Melanie Zavodny and Communications Assistant Lisa Greger. Vestnik Editor Melanie was thanking us for submitting our letters and picture. Lisa said she has been fascinated with all the quilts I write about, even though she has not seen them. She wanted to know how she might purchase a ticket on the quilt we donated to the Junior Sokol that will be raffled at the National Polka Festival in Ennis. Sylvia is in charge of that and will be sending her some soon, and hopefully, a picture of the quilt. We were so happy to hear from you both, and we thank you and appreciate so much the nice job you do in printing our letters in the Vestnik. I want to say hello to Wilma Vrla in Dallas. I know she reads the Vestnik. I have heard that she broke her wrist. I hope all is going well. I know what you are going through, as I did the same thing several years back.
The Friendship Club met on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at the St. Thomas Parish Hall with 37 members and one guest, Ruby Graver, present. President Alice Banes called the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and Rose Ann Spann read a prayer in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Alice welcomed everyone, especially Merel Kovar and Mary Schneider who were back with us after an absence. Joe Kozel was thanked for providing the wonderful accordion music before the meeting. Secretary Rose Ann read the minutes from the previous meeting, and Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel gave the financial report. Both were accepted as presented. It was reported that Shirley Martin, our guest last month, joined the Club. Welcome, Shirley— we are glad to have you. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to March celebrants of Harold Balvin, Willie Mae Becan, Carrie Milan, Anna Marie Moncrief,
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Reunions Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week of the reunion date as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include SPJST lodge name/number and contact phone number. Thank you! March 31 Skrabanek-Marek families—at Seaton Community Center, Seaton, Texas. For information, contact Louann (Skrabanek) Hight (254) 939-0797. Submitted by Louann Skrabanek Hight, Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST— and Wilma Stell. May you all have many more. Rosie Steinman’s granddaughter, Jill Parker, ran in the marathon at Antarctica, and the Keller News article was read. Jill’s goal has been to run the marathon on all continents. After the Antarctica run, a couple of weeks later, she was scheduled to run in Kenya, Africa. Hopefully, we will have news of both marathons. It was reported that Lois Smith
Fort Worth Ladies Circle Presents Marker Board to Lodge 92, Fort Worth
Please Give to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Deadline is March 31. To contribute to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, please send your check to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Please contact the Fraternal Department at (800) 727-7578 for information.
Fort Worth Ladies Circle members present a check and marker board to Lodge 92, Fort Worth President Gordon Hubenak. Pictured are, front, left to right, Ann Schneider, Gloria Farek, Gordon Hubenak, and Evelyn Scaff. BACK: Pam Durham, Alene Kercho, Mary Ann Krivanek, Bessie Ellsworth, Helen Kubala, Jean Sparkman, Mona Hattendorf, and Liz Howard.
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New Address? Please use this form to notify the Vestnik if you are moving. Type or print name and new address in the space below. Mail to: SPJST Vestnik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503.
Name_____________________________________
Attach old mailing label here.
New Address ______________________________ City/State/Zip______________________________ Phone (______) ____________________________
was in the hospital, and our prayers and get well wishes go out to her. I reported on my visit with Roy and Lydia Alholm who are doing fine. Lydia is doing much better following her knee surgery. Roy had his 90th birthday on February 26, and their daughter-in-law, Kathy, and the three grandsons, two wives, and two greatgrandchildren were scheduled to come to Texas to celebrate their grandfather’s birthday. Well, on that Saturday morning, Chicago had six inches of snow. They sat at the airport until 5 p.m., and the plane never left. They finally went back home not knowing where their luggage was. So, now they are planning to wait until April before coming to Texas. Hopefully, the weather in Chicago and Texas will be more suitable. Alice announced that the hostesses for April will be Irene Green, Faith Lindeau, Pat McWilliams, and Lois Smith. Alice further stated that the first Wednesday for our scheduled meeting will be on July 4 and that we will need to reschedule our meeting. Also, we are scheduled to have our eating out social in July, and we need to start thinking about where we will eat. Sunshine Person Willie Mae Becan reported on sending get well cards to Dorothy Way who had been in the hospital and to Sharron Connelly who had eye surgery. A get well card was signed by all for Lois Smith who was in the hospital. It was reported that Carrie Milan fell recently and was all black and blue—but no broken bones. Our sympathy goes out to Elsie Anders whose sister, Helen Jurica in Ennis, died recently at the age of 89. Annie Whitsell presented the 2006 photo album to the Club which was enjoyed by all. It was voted to reim-
burse Annie for her expense in making the album. Thanks, Annie! We had several door prizes with lucky winners being Gerri Kortokray, Nettie Naugle, and Agnes Reznicek. The little gift exchange was enjoyed, and it is always such fun in having show and tell. Our March hostesses - Harold Balvin, Linda Horner, Nettie Naugle, and Annie Whitsell - did another great job. Tables were decorated with St. Patrick’s Day items, and the green mugs were given away as door prizes. Hostesses, you did great—thanks. Following the meeting, Stanley Krenek led us in the blessing, and a great lunch was enjoyed. Games were played, and a good time was had by all. News Rosie’s brother, Frankie Milan, has been in the hospital. Frankie, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Get well soon. Several of our members enjoyed the 75th birthday party for Sally Milan given by her husband, Emil. Celebrating and visiting is always such fun. I finally got to meet their grandson, Jordan Milan, who is a senior at Oklahoma University. I still recall Sally always keeping me up to date on all his football games and high school activities. He is a most handsome young man and will be graduating this year. Good luck, Jordan, in your future endeavors. Sister Lil and I enjoyed our day tour to Granbury on St. Patrick’s Day where we had lunch, shopped, attended the Granbury Live Concert, and enjoyed all the tunes from the 1960s. It was a wonderful performance. Lil Kosarek, Steve, and I enjoyed the final soccer game in Waco, where my nephew, Chris Kosarek, played. Chris is a senior at Midway. He is
captain of the team, and the team won district. Hopefully, some of the playoff games will be in the Metro area so that we can attend. The next meeting will be on April 4—don’t forget your dish or lunch. See you then. So until, keep smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—
Member shares springfest invitation Dear Members, I invite you to Springfest at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cyclone, Texas, on Sunday, April 1, 2007. Home-fried chicken, sausage, dressing, coleslaw, noodles, and dessert will be served for $7 per plate. Dinein or plates-to-go will be available. We will also offer homemade bread, pastries, and canned goods. There will also be a silent auction. Everyone is invited! Fraternally, Linda Machicek Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Little Golden Books Collection Drive for Ronald McDonald Houses of Texas
A Ronald McDonald House is a temporary home away from home where the families of children being treated for cancer and other serious illnesses or trauma reside while the child receives treatment at a nearby hospital or medical treatment center. In some cases, such as when a child receives outpatient therapy, the youngster can spend time with his family in the non-institutional atmosphere of the House.
Image: Through October, http://www.backtobasicstoys.com Texas fraternal organizations will be collecting Little Golden Books to present to Ronald McDonald Houses across Texas. The books will provide enjoyment to the youngsters and families staying at the homes. SPJST lodges, youth clubs and members who would like to donate books may do so by sending their books to:
Little Golden Books Collection Drive c/o SPJST Home Office 520 North Main Street • Temple, Texas 76501
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How to Plant Your Garden Submitted by Raymond Posival Lodge 15, Buckholts First, you come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses . . .
3. Lettuce be patient 4. Lettuce really love one another
For the garden of your daily living:
No garden is without turnips: 1. Turnip for meetings 2. Turnip for service 3. Turnip to help one another
Plant three rows of peas: 1. Peace of mind 2. Peace of heart 3. Peace of soul Plant four rows of squash: 1. Squash gossip 2. Squash indifference 3. Squash grumbling 4. Squash selfishness Plant four rows of lettuce: 1. Lettuce be faithful 2. Lettuce be kind
To conclude our garden, we must have thyme: 1. Thyme for each other 2. Thyme for family 3. Thyme for friends Water freely with patience and cultivate with love. There will be much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow. —SPJST—
Those Golden Years By d.knape of Lodge 187, Round Rock The years have gone they’ve traveled on They never will return
They wander off the two get lost in space and apathy
By the time we glean just what they mean it is too late to learn
The memory goes The mind slows How can it be their fault?
While we are fit we flail and flit We seldom seem to dwell
Before we know they’re set on slow and creeping to a halt
If there’s a rose beneath our nose we never stop to smell
So now you can prepare and plan wake up your mind and be
We seek all wealth destroy our health and work until we’re spent
Keep knowledge up and fill your cup with lots to do and see
And at the end we condescend and wonder where it went And when our bones are good and strong we never take a break Then in old age we become afraid when they begin to ache And as we stall we lose control of mind and memory
Now is the time to train your mind and fight to stay alert So you can live and not just give your body up to dirt If you’ve got yours then I’ll ensure you won’t see life unwind It is a fact you won’t retract Stay Active In Your Mind! —SPJST—
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In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 48, Beyersville, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, LEROY LOUIS KUBALA. Leroy Louis Kubala, 75, of Taylor, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at his home. He was born July 29, 1931, to Louis and C h r i s t i n e Leroy Kubala (Michalik) Kubala in Taylor. On June 27, 1954, he married Delores Hodon. He was the co-owner of BABECO in Taylor, where he started as a machinist many years ago. Leroy was a special person who loved people. He was also known as “Mr. Fix It.” He loved to fish and hunt with his brothers. Also, “Paw Paw,” as known by his family, loved to travel with his wife and take vacations with the family. Leroy had the knack for making his own wine and also did his own taxidermy work. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville and the Taylor Brethren Church. He is survived by his wife Delores of Taylor; daughters Debbie Grimm and husband Teddy of Taylor, Becky Ruzicka and husband Marcel of Taylor; grandchildren Heath, Heather and Heidi Grimm and Hailey Ruzicka; brothers, Alvin Kubala and wife Velma of Granger and Sidney Kubala and wife Harriet of Granger; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was Friday, February 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Condra Funeral Home in Taylor. Funeral services were Saturday, February 17 at 10 a.m. at Taylor Brethren Church with the Reverend James Hejl officiating. Burial followed at Taylor City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Taylor Brethren Church Building Fund; Leroy and Delores Kubala Taylor I.S.D. Scholarship Fund; or the American Cancer
Society. Pallbearers were Jeff Berger, Glen Buchhorn, Ronald Roithner, Rod Hortenstine, Clifton Naivar, and Glayton Adams. Honorary pallbearers were BABECO employees, also known as the “Shop Bunch.” Condra Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Ruth Ann Wuensche Alice Wuensche —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 48, Beyersville, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, WILLIAM “BILLY” CHALUPA. William “Billy” Wayne Chalupa, 61, of Elgin, Texas, formerly of Taylor, went to join our Lord Sunday, February 11, 2007. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. We d n e s d a y, February 14 at Billy Chalupa Providence Funeral Home Chapel. Celebration of life services were at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 15 at Providence Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Taylor City Cemetery. William Wayne Chalupa was born November 27, 1945, in Taylor to Ludvick and Evelyn (Malish) Chalupa. Billy loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed many hunting seasons with his friends and family. Another of Billy’s passions was cooking with friends and family at barbecue cook-off competitions around the state. He was such an accomplished cook, he earned the coveted title of “Master Cook.” To his credit, Billy managed to win more than 1,000 trophies and reached the pinnacle by placing in the “Top Five” of the Houston International World Cook-Off. Billy’s cooking interests also led to owning and operating Brushy Creek Bar and Grill for
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more than 10 years. Brushy Creek was known for great steaks and seafood, live music, and most importantly, Billy’s friendly smile. During the early years, Billy owned and operated a very successful home building business. During this period, he was a leader in his community and a mentor, not only to his family and friends, but also to many in the community. He was known as an honest man and a friend to all. Billy loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He taught his grandson Jacob how to cook and hunt. His lively personality and joking manner will be greatly missed by his many family members, friends, and all who loved him. The world was truly a better place because of his charm, hard work, and loving spirit. Billy is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters Jean Bunge and Elaine Tramp. Billy is survived by daughter Jackie Garcia and husband Art of Georgetown; loving friend Kathy Danklefs of Elgin; grandchildren Jacob Balusek and Morgan Garcia, both of Georgetown; brother Louis Chalupa and wife Betty of Taylor; special friends Danny Lewis, Heather Duphily, John, Annette and Sandra Bateman, and Opal Jones; nephews Mike Bunge and wife Sandra, Dale Bunge and wife Sharon, Roger Tramp and wife Cheryl and Gary Tramp; niece Susan Burns and husband James; and many other relatives and friends. Providence Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Resolution Committee Ruth Ann Wuensche Alice Wuensche —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy 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, LOIS TRACY SEVCIK, who passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2007, at the age of 100. She was born on December 11, 1906, in Lavaca County, near Bila Hora, to John and Tracy Tlucek Kovarek. On October 27, 1925, she married Julius Frank Sevcik in Hallettsville. Mrs.
VĚSTNÍK Sevcik was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville and Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church. Lois is survived by sons Alton Sevcik and wife Marlyn Grones Sevcik and Clifton Sevcik and wife Bernice Ehler Sevcik of Hallettsville; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a step-great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband Julius Sevcik on May 20, 1989; grandson Kenneth Ray Sevcik; brother Albin Kovarek; and sister Hermina Balusek. Visitation began at noon Monday, February 19 at Kubena Funeral Home. Prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Monday at Kubena Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 20 at Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church. The Reverend Henry Beseda officiated. Burial followed in the Vsetin Cemetery. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak Kathryn Woytek —SPJST—
In Memory of Ashton Marek Ashton Kristine Marek, 19, of West, passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, near West, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A rosary was recited and mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 12 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption, with the Reverend Ed Karasek and the R e v e r e n d Anthony Odiong Ashton Marek as celebrants. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery near West. The family received visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 11 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Ashton was born on January 14, 1988, in Waco, the daughter of Michael and Deanna (Kutscherousky) Marek. She attended St. Mary’s School in West and graduated with honors in 2002. While at St. Mary’s, she was a cheer-
leader and very active in all school functions. She graduated from West High School with honors in May, 2006. At West High, she was a cheerleader and played volleyball and basketball. Ashton was a member of the West Future Farmers of America, where she enjoyed showing her animals; Junior Historians; Key Club; Spanish Club; National Honor Society; and Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Ashton loved shopping with her mother, spending time with her brother and cousins, and visiting her grandmother because she always looked forward to her poppyseed buchta. She enjoyed going to the beach, snowskiing and waterskiing and hanging out with all her friends. Ashton was currently attending Texas A&M University where she was majoring in community health and was planning to become a doctor. Her love for people involved her in many community volunteer projects, including delivering Thanksgiving baskets and volunteering at Providence Hospital. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West and SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Frank and Willie Mae Marek; maternal grandfather, A.J. Kutscherousky; and aunt, Ann Kutscherousky. Survivors include her parents, Michael and Deanna Marek of West; brother Adam Marek of West; maternal grandmother Bernice Kutscherousky of West; aunts and uncles Tommy and Bernadette Kutscherousky, Annette Phipps, Mel and Rita Michael, Dennis and Jane Kutscherousky, Mark and Kathy Kutscherousky, Adrian Kutscherousky, Tim Kutscherousky, James and Denise Carlile, Bobby and Mary Piske, Tim and Caroline Sullins, Mike and Karen Schaeper, Gerald and Vicki Kutscherousky, and Gary and Jeanette Marek; and numerous cousins and friends including special cousin and best friend Lacey Kutscherousky. Active pallbearers were Tommy Kutscherousky, Jr., Trent Carlile, Shawn Rieger, Scott Rieger, Tyler Sullins, Jonathan Kutscherousky, Jeremy Kutscherousky, Cullen Kutscherousky, Chase Kutscherousky, Jordan Kutscherousky, Christopher Marek, and Austin Piske. Honorary pallbearers were the Class of 2006 and her friends at Texas A&M University. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ashton Marek Memorial Scholarship Fund; St. Mary’s Parish Center; or to St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund. You are invited to share your
thoughts or memories about Ashton in the memorial guestbook found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden, No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, IRENE RINEHART HAVLIK of Whitney, who died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the age of 68. Chapel services were held Thursday, March 15 at 1 p.m. at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. Burial followed at Waco Memorial Park at 2:30 p.m. Sister Irene was born in Delaware to Clair and Lillian Hill Rinehart, and she grew up in Texas. She attended and graduated from LaVega High School and Texas Women’s University in Denton. She married Edward Havlik, and they owned and operated a dry cleaning business in DeSota. After retirement, she opened an alteration business in Red Oak. They moved to Whitney in 1993. They were members of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Whitney. Sister Irene has been an SPJST Lodge 66, Waco member since May, 1961. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brother James Rinehart. Survivors include Ken Shaw of China Spring; sister Clair Mathis and husband Kenneth of China Spring; sister-in-law Kathy Rinehart of Mansfield; very special friend Sue Hembree of Whitney; nephews Robert Rinehart and wife Tammy, Michael Rinehart, Terry Mathis and wife Susan, Brian Mathis, Shawn Mathis and wife Karla; sister-in-law Mildred Havlik; brother-in-law William Havlik; step-brother Bob Shaw and wife Dixie; step-sister Janis Chandler and husband Carl; many great-nieces, nephews, and friends; and two four-legged pets. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Dorothy Veselka Darlene Engelke —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447 Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
District Two Spring Meeting attracts Little Mr. and Miss SPJST youth The District Two Spring Meeting, held at Lodge 47, Seaton on March 18, 2007, was such a fun-filled day for our youth. It was great to see so many in attendance. The youth were kept very, very busy filling thousands of Easter eggs for the SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza to be held on April 7, at Lions Park in Temple. Later in the afternoon, we had a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny who gave out Easter eggs filled with chocolate. I understand some of the eggs that were laid out on the beautiful, green grass had some beautiful, green bills inside them. That was
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exciting for those who picked up the eggs. Thanks, Easter Bunny, for making the day so enjoyable for our youth. The highlight of the day was the parade of Little Mr. and Miss SPJST. District Two King Kyle Vanecek of Lodge 29, Taylor and District Two Queen Amber Penn of Lodge 24, Cyclone led 18 precious, young ones across the stage. These future youth members, ages two to five years, were just too cute. There were so many cameras flashing and camcorders going. I was so proud of each one making their first public appearance. Each child received a bag of goodies, and each young lady left the stage wearing (or carrying) a tiara. What beautiful kings and queens! Thank you! There were 26 talented youth who participated in the Kraslice—Easter Egg Decorating Contest. What beautiful eggs! Winners were:
Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club: “Thank you, Miss Susie and SPJST! We had a blast!” Saturday, March 10, 2007 • Silver Wings Ballroom in Brenham, Texas
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Ages K to 8 First Place – Angelina Ringwald Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Second Place – Cole Campbell Lodge 24, Cyclone Third Place – Nash Campbell Lodge 24, Cyclone
Ages 15 to High School Senior First Place – Charlie Anderson Lodge 18, Elgin Second Place – Amber Penn Lodge 24, Cyclone Third Place – Kayla Benner Lodge 89, Rosebud
Ages 9 to 11 First Place – Brandon Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton Second Place – Mandy Baker Lodge 89, Rosebud Third Place – Brady Alexander Lodge 47, Seaton
Adults First Place – Sherry Wuensche Lodge 48, Beyersville Second Place – Nora Sodek Lodge 47, Seaton Third Place – Joyce Nelson Lodge 18, Elgin Honorable Mention – Teresa Anderson Lodge 18, Elgin
Ages 12 to 14 First Place – Sam Vanicek Lodge 24, Cyclone Second Place – Mikhaila Nelson Lodge 18, Elgin Third Place – Brooke Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton
Congratulations to all the winners and to those who participated. First place youth winners will have their eggs displayed at the SPJST Home Office. A special thank you to our
judges: Risa Pajestka, Charlie Herendon, and Colleen Jenke. I, along with the District Two Beseda Dancers, would like to say thank you to District Two for the most generous $1,000 donation. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful support from all members. We are proud to represent District Two in preserving our Czech heritage. I would love to see more youth involved. We have a lot of fun. Please call me if you would like the dancers to perform in your area or your lodge. I would like to thank the members of District Two for re-electing me as District Youth Counselor along with my assistants, Janet and Carol. We look forward to working with the youth once again. I am so blessed to have such great youth, leaders, and parents. Thank you for allowing me to have this great opportunity.
District Two Flag Bearers will be Brady Alexander of Lodge 47, Seaton and Victoria Pajestka of Lodge 80, Holland. Thank you, Brady and Victoria, for taking this most important position. We have many activities coming up. Watch the Vestnik for details. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Members Play the Cheez Ball Game Dear Readers, I am having a lot of fun on spring break. One of the most fun things I did was play games with Lodge 25 Youth Club. Our youth leader, Margaret
Krajca, and I were selected to be the team leaders, aka guinea pigs. We wore shower caps that were covered with shaving cream. Then, our team threw cheese balls at us! The team with the most cheese
balls that stuck to the shaving cream was declared the winner. My team won! We had a great time. Jerrod Ryan, President —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: SPJST State Queen Raychel Clark prepares Lodge 25 Youth Club President Jerrod Ryan for the Cheez Ball game. PHOTO 2: Allis Droste covers Youth Leader Margaret Krajca’s head with shaving
cream. PHOTO 3: Raychel Clark and Blake Ryan count the number of Cheez Balls on Jerrod’s and Margaret’s heads. RIGHT PHOTO: The winners are . . . Jerrod's team - 22 and Margaret’s team - 21!
Lodge 25 youth play the Cheez Ball game. LEFT PHOTO: Dustin Motley and Amanda Jurik. PHOTO 2: Justin Mraz and Erica Clark.
PHOTO 3: Michael Jurik and Amanda Droste. RIGHT PHOTO: Hayley Slovak and Madeline Clark. FAR LEFT PHOTO: Paige Tignor and Brandon Droste. PHOTO 2: April Dvorak and Pierce Tignor. LEFT PHOTO: Dustin Motley and Blake Ryan.
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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club: Meets, Eats, Plans Sunday, March 18, 2007 • CiCi’s Pizza in Dallas Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club met at Cici’s Pizza on Sunday, March 18, 2007, for its monthly meeting. After eating, the meeting was called to order by President Ryan Edwards. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance, discussed old business of attending the Bishop Lynch musical. We then discussed new business which included planning next month’s meeting and Easter egg hunt, District Three Youth Achievement Day, and Leaders-
District Two youth to attend baseball game April 29 Doesn’t this beautiful springtime weather make you want to get out and enjoy the day? Well, on Sunday, April 29, 2007, the District Two Youth program is planning on doing just that. All members of District Two are invited to attend the Round Rock Express versus the Albuquerque Isotopes game, to be held at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. The game begins at 2:05 p.m. We will reserve a block of seats down the first base line, close to the Fun Zone, which has activities for children. Discounted tickets are $9 each. Children two and under will be admitted free of charge. The cost for youth club members, parents, and siblings will be $5, with the district youth club picking up the rest of the cost. All other members and friends are invited to join us at the $9 price. Tickets must be ordered and paid for in advance. If you are planning to attend, please pay your youth leader or myself before April 5, 2007. Dell Diamond is a beautiful facility. To find out more information about it, log on to www.roundrockexpress.com. Parking is $5 per vehicle. The only two activities in the Fun Zone that cost money are the rock wall and the
in-Training camp. After the treasurer’s report and show and tell, the president made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Zachary McManus and Luke Malone seconded the motion, followed by all other youth club members present. Rachel McManus, age 11 Vice President —SPJST—
speed pitch. The rock wall is $2, and the speed pitch is $1. There are six permanent concession stands at Dell Diamond that serve a variety of food and snacks. Sodas start at $2.75; hot dogs are $2.75; chicken strips and fries are $6.50; corn dogs are $4; hamburgers and cheeseburgers are $4.75; nachos are $4.50; and popcorn is $3. They also have a Texadelphia on site where you can get one of its famous cheesesteak sandwiches with chips and salsa for $7.50. The Texadelphia also offers kids meals that include an entree, side item, and a small soda for only $7. You can also find Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream, Poke-E-Jo’s BBQ, Nolan Ryan’s Grill, and several other kiosks with just about any kind of food you could think of! Again, we hope to have a big crowd on Sunday, April 29. Make your reservations now! For more information, please call me (254) 9852396 or email me p_koslovsky@yahoo.com. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
Lodge 17 Lodge 17 New Tabor youth New Tabor youth competes with FFA and Sassy go to Houston show Dear Readers, I went to the Houston Livestock Show and competed with my FFA group in the Dairy Judging Contest. We did pretty good. Our next competition is district on April 4. I hope we do good there, too. Nathan Blum —SPJST—
Lodge 17 New Tabor youth enjoys district skating party Dear Readers, District One recently had a skating party in Brenham. It was fun spending time with other lodge members. I look forward to seeing them again at our District One Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 15 at Lodge 13, Dime Box. Meghan Blum —SPJST—
Dear Readers, This month has really been busy for me. On Saturday, March 10, I attended a team competition for Wildlife Judging in Richardson, Texas. We represented the Caldwell FFA as a first-time team in this event. Lodge 39, Bryan member Dylan Roesler is also on this team. It was hard, but it will help to prepare us for the District event being held in April. I spent Spring Break at the Houston Livestock Show. I was fortunate to catch a calf in the calf scramble last year. In order to participate in Houston, you must make and decorate a stall panel, submit a year-end essay and a narrative of why you chose the breed you chose. I picked a Brangus. I also had to submit a scrapbook showing everything I did with Sassy during the year. It was fun taking her to Houston. A lot of small children came by to pet her and take pictures with her. My calf scramble experience was definitely one to remember. Marcus Blum —SPJST—
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Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club bake youth: pretty sale this Saturday Easter eggs
Lodge 39, Bryan youth make paper crafts
Dear Readers, Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club will have a bake sale on Saturday, March 31 at Green’s Sausage House in Zabcikville. We will have lots of homemade baked goods. Come by and see us for some delicious treats! Fraternally, Stephanie Vanicek —SPJST—
Dear Readers, On Sunday, March 11, 2007, we made paper flowers and paper sheep. We also played a game. At the next meeting, we are going to make Easter eggs. It will be a lot of fun! Come join us. Fraternally, Brianna Hutyra —SPJST—
Dear Readers, We had a meeting Sunday. We had fun. We watched Mrs. Campo paint Czech eggs. She gave us each one. They are pretty. Brandon Droste, age 6 —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth goes pinch-free Dear Readers, Michael and Amanda Jurik provided all the green decorations and delicious snacks for our St. Patrick’s Day celebration after the March meeting. Thankfully, nobody noticed that I wasn’t wearing green so I didn’t get pinched! Blake Ryan —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club: over 200 treat packages sent Dear Readers, The response for “Treats for Troops” has been tremendous! A shipment is sent out every six weeks. So far, our community has sent out more than 200 packages. The “Treats for Troops” organization in Ennis has received several letters of thanks from soldiers, so we know they are getting the care packages and appreciate them very much. Just a reminder that this is an ongoing project. We appreciate your help. Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Jerrod Ryan, President —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth: lots of fun at meeting Dear Members, At our last meeting, we had lots of fun. We played games and had a lot of cookies and soda water. Amanda Droste, age 6 —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club meets April 1 Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton youth will meet on April 1, 2007, to celebrate Easter with an Easter egg hunt. We will meet at 2:30 p.m. for a meeting then have games and an Easter egg hunt. After the hunt, we will then eat hamburgers. This is all sponsored by the Taiton Community Center for the children of our community. I hope to see all SPJST members and community members on April 1. It will be a lot of fun. Dylan Treumer —SPJST—
Lodge 39, Bryan youth plan Join Hands Day project Dear Readers, We held our Lodge 39, Bryan meeting on Sunday, March 11, 2007. We had a great lunch of fried chicken and all the goodies to go with it. We had a very short meeting because of spring break. My friend Nathan
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Sees “Li’l Abner” Sunday, March 4, 2007 • Bishop Lynch Auditorium in Dallas, Texas On Sunday, March 4, 2007, Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club met at the Bishop Lynch Auditorium where 20062007 SPJST State King Ryan Edwards, a senior at Bishop Lynch, was performing in BL’s musical of “Li’l Abner.” Ryan had a speaking part in his role as Available Jones. There was a short intermission with refreshments. After
the musical, we met up with Ryan in costume for a group picture. This was a lot of fun. The BL students are very talented actors and singers. Rachel McManus, age 11 Vice President —SPJST—
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Blum came to make up his February meeting. We fished and played some games. Lodge members, come help us clean 2818 on May 5 for Join Hands Day. Sincerely, Dylan Roesler —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club meets April 1 Dear Readers, Our next monthly meeting will be Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m. There will be an Easter egg hunt so be sure to bring your basket. Each member is asked to bring a dozen eggs. Matthew Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 97, Placedo plans March 31 Easter egg hunt Easter party set for April 1
Lodge 54, West Youth Club meets April 8 Dear Readers, On Sunday, March 11, 2007, we had our youth club meeting. We played games with cards, which I had to guess the word. We also colored and made flowers for a sick person. I had a lot of fun. I want my friends to come to the next meeting on Sunday, April 8 and have fun with me. Fraternally, Tyler Kaluza —SPJST—
Dear Members, We, at Lodge 88, Houston, will have our annual Easter party on Saturday, March 31, 2007. There will be different age groups for everyone to find eggs—including the adults. Everyone will receive a prize egg with a number in it, and you will turn it in for your prize. The Easter Bunny will be there as well. We will have refreshments and, of course, lots of candy. I hope that we will have lots of people come, and remember to bring your friends, neighbors, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or whomever to have a day filled with fun. I hope to see you there! Fraternally, Allison Wockenfuss, age 10 Vice President Social Committee —SPJST—
Hop on over to the SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Club Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 1 at Ted Reed Park, located on Salem Road in Victoria. The egg hunt will begin at 3 p.m. Mark your calendars now! Bring your lawn chairs if you wish as we will not be in the patio area. Even if you feel that you are “too old” to hunt, please come for pizza and snacks. If there are any doubts concerning weather, you may call Donna after 12 noon on Sunday, April 1 at (361) 5736771. Also, I’d appreciate it very much if you would RSVP (call Donna at the above number) before noon on Sunday, April 1 so I know how much pizza and drinks to bring. Thanks. Fraternally, Donna Vanek, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club Cares for Roadside, Celebrates St. Patricik’s Day Dear Members, On March 11, 2007, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club had a very good day. We started out by doing our quarterly “Adopt-a-Highway” trash pick-up. Then, we went directly to our monthly meeting. Our theme for our meeting was a combination St. Patrick’s Day celebration and a birthday party.
Thank you to all the members who attended. We had a great time. Our special guest was District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky. Fraternally, Bobby Hagen, President —SPJST—
LEFT AND RIGHT PHOTOS: For one of their craft projects, youth club members designed and colored St. Patrick’s Day pictures. CENTER PHOTO: Prior to the meeting, Lodge 246 Youth Club gathered several
bags of trash for the Adopt-a-Highway project on FM 436 near Belton Dam. Pictured are, left to right, JoLynn Sinner, Nikki Kyler, Taylor Sinner, and Assistant Youth Leader Gene Hagen.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth members participate in St. Patrick’s Day activities at the March 11 meeting. CENTER PHOTO: Nikki Kyler
reads a poem. RIGHT PHOTO: Special guest at the meeting was District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky.
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Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth hunts eggs Dear Readers, We had our Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club meeting on Sunday, March 18, 2007. We had a great time having an Easter egg hunt. There were lots of eggs hidden, and everyone had lots of fun. The sodas and cookies after the egg hunt were really good, too. Fraternally, Leah McDonald, age 7 —SPJST—
Lodge 229, Abilene youth plan visit to Australia District Four Youth Counselor Janice Stevens has three youth who have been interviewed and accepted as People to People Student Ambassadors. They are Shelby Hill of Hawley, Texas, Chevante` Bell, and Quintin Bradley, both of Abilene, Texas. Shelby, Chevante`, and Quintin will travel to Australia for 20 days. This 20-day exchange consists of meetings with government officials, interaction with other students of the same age, educational activities, and home stays with host families. In case you haven’t heard of People to People, here is a brief description of their program. President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded People to People in 1956. He believed that if people from different cultures could come together
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SPJST invites everyone to enjoy the big community
Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 7 Lions Park in Temple Located off Midway Drive and Hickory Road
10 a.m. Texas-Sized Easter Egg Hunt (ages 0 to 10) Thousands of Easter Eggs • Visit the Easter Bunny Fun Activities • Clowns • Face Painting Refreshments • Door Prizes No Charge
Kraslice — Czech Easter Eggs available from SPJST LAM Just in time for Easter, Kraslice, or “decorated eggs,” from the Czech Republic are available from the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum. Recently, LAM President Jerry Milan, wife Henrietta, and their family traveled to the Czech Republic and returned with an egg collection which they donated to the LAM to help raise money for the Hanus Building renovation fund. The hand-painted or otherwise decorated egg is the most recognizable symbol of Czech Easter. Girls decorate Easter eggs to give them to boys on Easter Monday. There are many Easter egg decorating techniques, and the more elaborate ones require a certain level of skill. Different materials can be used, such as bee’s wax, straw, watercolors, onion peels, and stickers. There are no limitations to creating pretty, colorful eggs.
Batik is the most used technique for decorating Kraslice. Patterns are created in a wax coating with a pin or a small tube. After that, boiling or just dipping in the color solution dyes the egg. After that, the egg is warmed up and the wax is wiped off with a soft cloth, and the white ornaments appear on the single colored ground. After the color sets dry, another layer of the wax can be applied on the latest color coating to prevent the areas under color from being colored again. This procedure is repeated several times, starting with the lightest color and continuing to the darkest one. Etching was used mainly in the regions characteristic with rich embroideries and wall paintings. This technique isn’t used very wide. Vinegar or juice from sauerkraut
would be applied to colored eggs with a match, pen, or a quill-pen as the traditional etching agent. Later on, they started to use nitric acid or hydrochloric acid. Kraslice made by etching were always just one color. Pasting was spread at the end of the 19th century mainly in the vicinities of towns. Rush, barley or oat straws, textiles, wool, or yam were pasted on eggs with the help of thin dough, glue, or starch. White rush-pulp or swamp grass was pasted in spirals on eggs. Rush was combined with colorful laces, embroidery yarn, or with a floral design textile. Dipping the rush in color solution made dyed rush, and it was used mostly in the Kysuce region and in western Slovakia. White rush was used mostly in the Trencin district. In Vajnory near Bratislava, dyed wool textile of pulp of grass were pasted on eggs to give them the shape of a bird. Its head was made from dough and fixed to a hole made in the eggshell; wings and tail were made from paper with folds. Decorating with straw was used at first only in the western part of Slovakia. Now the technique is also used in the districts of Prievidza and Galanta. Eggs that are available at this time from the SPJST LAM range in size from small robin eggs at $9.95 each to goose eggs at $19.95 each. The chicken eggs are $14.95. All of the small eggs are pasted, while the other two sizes contain eggs with good examples of pasting, batik, and etching. One egg is painted. There are a limited number of kraslice available at this time. For more information please call Sandi Wicker at (254) 899-2935. —SPJST—
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Youth Members Participate in District Two Spring Meeting Sunday, March 18, 2007 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall
LEFT PHOTO: District Two Queen Amber Penn reaches for more eggs. The youth members stuffed thousands of eggs for the SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza on April 7 at Lions Park in Temple. PHOTO 2: Jerry Pechal of
Lodge 47, Seaton is surrounded by lots of candy. PHOTO 3: Lodge 89, Rosebud Youth Leader Rosamond (Patsy) Baker works with young members. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two King Kyle Vanicek with his mother, Donna.
LEFT PHOTO: The Little Mr. and Miss SPJST participants dressed in their Sunday best! CENTER PHOTO: District Two Queen Amber Penn and King Kyle Vanecek light a candle for the deceased members.
RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Czech Kraslice Easter Egg Decorating Contest winners are, left to right, Angelina Ringwald (246), Brandon Hoelscher (47), Sam Vanicek (24), and Charlie Anderson (18).
LEFT PHOTO: Bringing in the flags are Victoria and Cyril Pajestka, both of Lodge 80, Holland. CENTER PHOTO: Visiting with the Easter
Bunny are, State Youth Director John Hoelscher and wife Lisa with children Michael, Emma, and Abigail. RIGHT PHOTO: The hunt is on!
LEFT PHOTO: Stuffing Easter eggs are, left to right, Brenda Hoelscher, Cyril Pajestka, Brooke Hoelscher, and Emma Regan. CENTER PHOTO:
Pictured are, left to right, Lori Kramer and daughter Ella, and Sylvia Winkler. RIGHT PHOTO: Collin and Kaitlyn Whatley are all smiles!
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Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce osmá Lesson 8 Read the following exercises and words out loud with your parents or friends.
Čtení—Reading: Naše škola—Our school To je naše škola. A toto je naše třída. Tam je učitel. Zde jsou studenti. Jan je student. On má pero a knihu. Co je na stole? To je moje tužka. Učitel ma křídu a píše na tabuli tuto pohádku.
* * * * * Byl jeden domeček. V tom domečku stoleček, na stolečku mistička, na mističce vodička, v té vodičce rybička. “Kde je ta ryba?” Kočka ji snědla. “Kde je ta kočka?” V lese zaběhla. “Kde jsou ty lesy?” Na prach shořely. “Kde je ten prach?” Voda ho vzala. “Kde je ta voda?” Voli ji vypili. “Kde jsou ti voli? Páni je snědli. “Kde jsou ti páni?” Na hřbitově pochováni.
* * * * * naše—our, ours třída—class, or classroom maso—meat máslo—butter student—student
Uředni orgán SPJST # Založené rok 1897
tabule (F)—blackboard pole (N)—field košile (F)—shirt moje—my stůl—table učitel—teacher kniha—book ryba—fish Jan—John voda—water nový, á, é—new starý, á, é—old malý, á, é—little velký, á, é—big křída—chalk zde, tu—here na stole—on the table na tabuli—on the blackboard pohádka—fairy tale dobrý, á, é—good zlý, á, é—bad, wicked černý, á, é—black bilý, á, é—white
* * * * * Mluvnice—Grammar 1. In Czech, the adjective must agree in gender form with the noun that it modifies. Example: malý stůl - small table; malá kniha - small book; malé okno - small window. In the vocabulary, there are adjectives given showing the three gender endings ý, á, and é. 2. In the reading exercise, the feminine nouns křída, pohádka, and kniha are spelled with the ending u. This is because in Czech when a noun is used in some function other than the subject or predicate nominative, it must be put into a case. The aforementioned feminine nouns are in the accusative case functioning as direct objects answering the question “what?”. The feminine nouns ending in ʻaʼ, change this ending to ʻuʼ when used as direct objects.
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Homework 1. Select suitable adjectives for the nouns given in the vocabulary. Remember that the nouns are either masculine, feminine, or neuter, depending on their endings, and the adjectives must agree with the nouns in gender ending. 2. Translate the reading exercise into English.
28.brezen.2007 3. Memorize the vocabulary. 4. Translate into Czech: I have a book. This is a pencil. What is on the table? That is our new school. What new words do you see above? Find out their meanings. —SPJST—
Czec h Cultural Calendar Each Tuesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive in Taylor, 6:30 to approximately 8:30 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech. March 28 Czech Film Series hosted by Harris County CHS—at the CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, 7 “Tri Veterani”—“Three p.m.: Veterans” - is a comedic folktale about three army veterans traveling together. They each meet three magical elves who give each a magic gift. As the veterans are traveling in a foreign country, they are jailed and robbed of their magical gifts. In a hilarious way involving a fabulously growing nose, the veterans are able to get their magical gifts returned. As always, this film is in the Czech language with English subtitles. There is no charge for admission, and free popcorn is served. Come enjoy this film. For information, call (713) 8617403. April 1 CHS Czech Springfest—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas (in the Heights): music, food, genealogy, cultural heritage, children’s games, crafts, silent auction, country store, vendors, folk dancers, folk art, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; chicken noodle soup; sausage/sauerkraut available. Guest artist from Czech Republic will
demonstrate wood carving; special dance performance of authentic Czech dances; displays of Czech castles. For information, call (713) 861-7403. April 1 Texas Polka Music Museum FundRaiser—in the Roundup Hall/Pavillon, Fayette County Fairgrounds on Highway 77 north of La Grange: music, dancing, silent auction, hamburgers available, drinks from the bar, limited live auction. Admission is a $10 donation per person. For information, email texaspolkamuseum@aol.com; or visit the web site texaspolkamuseum.com. April 27, 28 TCGS Czech Match Genealogy Conference—Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, Caldwell, Texas. For details on any TCGS event or project, please contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta, 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515; (979) 8490348; or email fhurta@brazosport.edu. May 4 TCGS Czech Festival—in Crowell, Texas (in conjunction with the North Texas Czech Heritage Association). For details on any TCGS event or project, please contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta, 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515; (979) 849-0348; or email fhurta@brazosport.edu. —SPJST—
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Czech Springfest April 1 at Lodge 88, Houston On Sunday, April 1, 2007, the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society will present the 12th Annual Springfest at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street in the Heights. Festival times are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $6, and children 10 and under are free. Proceeds from the festival help fund the Czech Heritage Library, located at 4117 Willowbend. Come and enjoy music, dancing, crafts, cultural booths, good food, and camaraderie. For more information, call (713) 861-7403. —SPJST—
Texas Polka Music Museum sets fund-raiser The third annual fund-raiser for the Texas Polka Music Museum (TPMM) will be held Sunday, April 1, 2007, in the Roundup Hall/Pavillon in the Fayette County Fairgrounds on Highway 77 north of La Grange. Music for dancing and listening pleasure will be 1 to 7 p.m. by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra and Bobby Jones Czech Band. The silent auction is 1 to 6 p.m., and limited live auction will occur from 3:30 until 4 p.m. Items for the live auction will be accepted through March 31. Some of the live auction items include an overnight trip to a Louisiana casino for two with a meal and some cash; $100 merchandise at New Braunfels Smokehouse and
Restaurant; overnight in a Fredericksburg bed and breakfast; old wood outdoor furniture; $100 gift certificate at Slovacek’s Sausage Company; gas grill; and a quilt. Silent auction items will be accepted that day. Admission to the fund-raiser is a $10 donation per person. Hamburgers will be available as well as drinks from the bar. SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth club will perform the youth version of the beseda dance. Miss Czech-Slovak USA Queen Sarah Middlebrook of West, Texas, will be present. The Texas Polka Music Museum (TPMM) will feature exhibits showcasing instruments, pictures, costumes, artifacts, and histories of Texas polka bands. The TPMM will be associated with the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center which is on the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange. TPMM donations are tax deductible and should be sent to Texas Polka Music Museum, 7088 Creek Shadows Drive, Bryan, Texas 77808. Volunteers are needed to work on several committees and to help with the fund-raiser. If you would like to volunteer or help, please contact one of the following board members: Herb Schneider in Cypress (281) 807-3244; Glen Chervenka in Bryan (979) 589-2600; or Mark Hermes in Hallettsville (361) 772-4619. Email texaspolkamuseum@aol.com. The Web site is texaspolkamuseum.com. Mark down Sunday, April 1 for dancing to the Jodie Mikula Orchestra and Bobby Jones Czech Band at the TPMM fund-raiser. It’s your chance to have fun and do good at the same time! —SPJST— Associated with the
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2007 Fund-Raiser • Sunday, April 1
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Music and Dancing 1 to 7 p.m. in Roundup Hall Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange Highway 77 North Split-the-Pot • Door Prizes Hamburgers available. Silent auction 1 to 6 p.m. Limited live auction 3:30 to 4 p.m. Admission donation $10 per person Live auction items accepted til March 31 Silent auction items acceoted that day. Bar will be open. For information, call: Glen Chervenka (979) 255-5006 Herb Schneider (281) 807-3244 Mark Hermes (361) 772-4619
Easter bread: a family tradition Easter bread. This type of bread is always on the table in every Czech household during the Easter time. Once when we spent the Easter in Prague, we ended up getting four of them, because everybody thought we would miss it since we were not home. That also was an example how the structure and taste of this sweet bread differs from family to family. One was light and airy, another one was made of heavier dough, the other was more like an egg bread with lots of egg yolks in the dough, and one was what we call “cheap,” made of a very simple light dough with only one egg and almost no fat. This one, however, becomes stale very fast. In our family, I always make the Easter bread on Good Friday to have something for fasting and a meatless meal. Our bread remains good for the whole week. The Easter bread is quite similar in taste to the Christmas bread. However, the Easter bread is simpler. It is made of softer dough, and nothing needs to be braided. The rising of the dough is usually without any problems. The above is taken from the book “The Czech Family Cookbook – Cooking with the Klimas,” by Marcella Klima. Copies of this fabu-
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lous book are available in our Museum Gift Shop, Prague International Gifts, by mail by calling (713) 528-2060; email czech@czechcenter.org. This is a wonderful tradition to begin for your family Easter gathering. Submitted by, Effie M. Rosene —SPJST—
Czech-American Television seeks assistance In order to be able to broadcast February through June, 2007, I kindly ask you to help cover expenses for Czech-American TV. Your donation will help cover part of broadcasting expenses. Czech-American TV is the first and only television show in the United States dedicated to CzechAmericans. For more information or to view Czech-American TV, visit www.catvusa.com. Please help save Czech-American TV’s life. Please send donations to: Czech-American TV; P.O. Box 100; Lyons, Illinois 60534 Thank you very much. Jerry E. Nekuda —SPJST— Time is Running Out!
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Czech SpringFest Benefiting the CHS Library
Sunday, April 1, 2007 SPJST Lodge 88 • 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1435 Beall Street at 15th Street, in the Heights, Houston, Texas Family Fun • Food • Music • Genealogy Room Silent Auction with 100 items • Vendors Galore • Czech Cultural Booths Traditional Czech Sunday Dinner served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Chicken noodle soup and sauerkraut with sausage served after 2 p.m.) Admission: Adults $6 • Children 10 and under Free Dinner: Adults $7 • Children 10 and under $5 Kovanda Czech Band will provide music 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Red Ravens starting at 3 p.m. for your dancing pleasure. Special Guest Artist Vladimir Klimes from Zubri, Czech Republic, will demonstrate his skill of woodcarving and will offer many items for sale. “Country Store” a favorite of everyone with kolaches, pastries, canned goods, hand-crafts, and much more! Special dance performance by Katie and John Pedersen (folk dances of Bohemia). Visit with Miss Czech-Slovak USA Sarah Middlebrook. Games for our young guests will be available. Sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas - Harris County Chapter A Texas 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment 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 directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. Email listings to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $3 per column inch for lodge ads and $10 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com. LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Monday of February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. followed by a potluck meal. The Christmas party is on the first Sunday of December. The youth club meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For hall rental information, call (979) 966-3795.
LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, March 31—Open Sunday, May 13—Mother’s Day Barbecue, 11 a.m., dine-in or take-out plates - $7
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty Street, Pilot Point, Texas 76258. The Community Center is on the same parking lot as PointBank. For directions or information about meetings, Ms. Angie Heitzman (940) 437-5561; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, April 1—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. with Lodge 6 annual meeting and dinner Sunday, April 8—Marek Easter party Saturday, April 14—Watson wedding Friday, April 20—Social/games Sunday, April 29—Knapek reunion Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second Sunday of the month at 5 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. 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 Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited.
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.
Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.; dinner/social begins at 6:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings/rentals, please call Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484.
Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying “Elk”. Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month starting at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the adult and youth club meetings at 1 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items are provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Also, visitors are always welcome. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 778-1450. For information on lodge activities, call FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Any questions or assistance with insurance certificates, call Secretary Lillie Matejka O’Shields (979) 7781450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Friday, Saturday/March 30-31—Private rental Sunday, April 15—Meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday/April 20-21—Private rental Sunday, May 20—Potluck Meal, 2 p.m.
LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, March 31—Banquet Sunday, April 1—Youth club meeting Thursday, April 12—Lodge meeting Saturday, April 14—Wedding Saturday, April 21—Rental Saturday, April 28—Wedding
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. We have $100 nights every week and a $650 jackpot also every week. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall.
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, call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the fourth Monday of January, April, July, and October at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m.
LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December.
LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, March 31—Private Saturday, April 7—Red Ravens Saturday, April 14—Private Saturday, April 21—Open Saturday, April 28—Open Saturday, May 5—Private
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Meetings are held at the Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Wednesday, March 28—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, March 30—Earl Beatty Friday, April 6—Earl Beatty Wednesday, April 11—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, April 13—Texas Pioneers Friday, April 20—Sterling Country Wednesday, April 25—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, April 27—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band Friday, May 4—Sterling Country Monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Music on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays begins at 7:30 p.m. Free admission. On Fridays, delicious old-fashioned hamburgers are served. For rental information, call the lodge hall (512) 352-9139. The hall is located at 5025 FM 619. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are held at on the second Thursday of each month in its building at 3502 North Laurent in Victoria at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Franklin or Lois Elles (361) 575-6712. The youth club meets the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Henrietta Yates (361) 578-5543. LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, March 31—Smokin Gun Saturday, April 7—Cherokee Rose Saturday, April 21—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, April 28—Cherokee Rose
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) 9852548. For rentals, please contact Edwin Pechal (254) 985-2282; or (254) 984-2255. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladies Bunco night on the second Tuesday of each month. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games then wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. Hall is located at 10450 FM 619 - four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please call Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department. LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. Please Note: Youth club meetings are held at Lone Star Hall every second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings
anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings at 2 p.m. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. 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, unless otherwise notified. Meal served at 1 p.m. and the meeting follows. 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. Youth club meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. Board of directors meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. For hall rentals, call Linda Hill (254) 657-9595; or the lodge hall (254) 6572485. 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 Fellowship Day is held the third Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 3481514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 8263557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 773-6164/home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, March 31—No dance Saturday, April 7—Dan Parsons’ Houston Society Jazz Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, April 14—Jodie Mikula Orchestra, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, April 21—Vrazels’ Polka Band, polka/variety. $8 per person Sunday, April 22—Liz Talley and TNT, country/western, 4 to 8 p.m. $7 person Saturday, April 28—No dance Saturday, May 5—Gary Henneke, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. 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.
VĚSTNÍK LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are quarterly. March and June meetings will be on the second Saturday of the month at the Crosby Community Center at 11 a.m. or as otherwise specified. September and December meetings will be held at a restaurant. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, March 30—Charlie Patterson Sunday, April 1—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, 3 to 6 p.m. Lodge 92 membership meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. The youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Family Night—first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Country/western dancing on the first Sunday and polka/waltz dancing as announced. Big band sound ballroom dancing on Friday nights 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code required for ballroom dances. Listen to KNON 89.3 FM on Sunday at 2 p.m. for up-to-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. To reserve for large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, call early (817) 624-1361/ Joyce. SPJST Lodge 92/National Hall is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org. 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 Adult lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. Youth club meetings are the first Sunday of every month at Casa Ole in Victoria Mall at 3 p.m., excluding months where they are quarterly adult lodge meetings. To verify the meeting, call Youth Leader Donna Vanek (361) 573-6771. 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 held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Danbury Community Center. For information, call (979) 922-1279 or (979) 922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information, contact President Keith Kieschnick (713) 868-1981; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 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, Highway 59, 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. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 4721721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 5731612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Sunday, April 1—Lodge quarterly meeting at Zenter’s Daughter Restaurant, located on Knickerbocker. Lunch (Dutch treat) at 12:30 p.m. with meeting to follow. For information, Leonard Jansa (325) 651-8045. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m. LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are held the fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. The first Sunday of December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. The meetings will be held at Bilski’s Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham, Texas. For information, contact President Annette Bilski (979) 830-3930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, April 7—Cool Water Band Saturday, April 21—Various with DJ Saturday, May 5—Danny Williamson Trio Lodge hall is located at 3609 Preston. Executive board and trustees meet on the first Monday of each month at 12 noon. Regular lodge meeting is held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Dances are held on the first Saturday of the month. Dance hours: 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Admission is $6 per person. The hall is available for rentals the rest of the month. For information regarding hall rentals for birthdays, retirement parties, Christmas parties, wedding receptions, etc, call Vicki (281) 542-1774. For dance reservations, call Karen (713) 946-4576. 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. 174-18-083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. 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 held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Treat’s Garage in Chilton. 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—call (817) 4658538; or (972) 263-9031.
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LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m., at the Jourdanton Community Center except the meal/meetings in March, June, September, December which will be at 1 p.m. The youth club meets the same day.
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 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall. Please Note: Beginning in March, meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets at the same time.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.
LODGE 223, PALACIOS Lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Palacios Eagles Lodge at 6:30 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. 1-74-2073309541002
LODGE 229, ABILENE Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, contact (325) 676-5510.
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, call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 771-4948. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday’s office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger’s). LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the lodge hall located at 197 Hughes Road. Regular dances are on the third Saturday night of each month from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Helen Boyd (936) 632-2849. For dance reservations, call Marilynn Page (936) 632-1124. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month and begin with a potluck meal served at 2 p.m. Lodge provides the meat. Youth club meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday. Activities are planned for ages kindergarten through high school senior. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas, 77429 — off Highway 290 West at Skinner. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirements, reunions, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or any other event. Call Alma Schulz (281) 351-1045 or (281) 373-9482 for information, rentals, or reservations. 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, contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118.
LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Reporter Gladys Qualls (432) 934-7927. LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held every third Friday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Community Center on 18th Street. For information, contact President Sean Young (830) 426-1531. LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT Sunday, April 15—Members’ Appreciation Lunch, 12:30 p.m., Lone Star Banquet Hall in Morgan’s Point; adult and youth meetings will follow. Lodge and youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Lone Star Banquet Hall, located at 1695 Morgan’s Point Road, Belton, Texas 76513. For information, call FAC David Nauert (254) 534-0809 or Youth Leader Bob Hagen (254) 780-3150. LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Sunday, April 1—Easter Picnic/Lodge Meeting: at 201 Windridge in Lockhart, 3 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a side dish or dessert. The lodge will provide brisket and drinks. All youth families need to bring one dozen filled eggs to participate in the egg hunt. Saturday, May 6—Lodge meeting/potluck meal: Glosserman Room in Lockhart, 2 p.m. Bring your favorite dish. The lodge will provide drinks and dessert. Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of each month for October, November, and December at 3 p.m. For location directions, call your agent; Art Lopez, Sr. (512) 787-3384; or Patricia Garcia (512) 787-5449. LODGE 251, PEARSALL Lodge 251 adult and youth club meetings are the second Saturday of each month, unless otherwise posted. LODGE 258, SEGUIN Meetings are held the fourth Sunday of each month. Meetings in May and November are held the third Sunday. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. with a social followed by the meeting at 4 p.m. Dinner is served after the meeting. The youth club meetings are on the same dates and begin at 3:15 p.m. Meetings are held at the Alumni Student Center, Conference Rooms A and B, on the Texas Lutheran Campus. Meetings in May and September will be in Starke Park in Seguin. Contact President Chester Jenke, Sr.; or Treasurer Colleen Jenke for more information (830) 303-4316. —SPJST—
Something for Ever ybunny. Insuring and Enriching Lives Life Insurance • Annuities and IRAs Home Loans • Family Activities 120 Lodges Around the State Home Office: 520 North Main Street Temple, Texas 76501 (800) 727-7578 • www.spjst.com Come visit with the Easter Bunny at the SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza at Lion’s Park in Temple on Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. Texas-sized egg hunt, prizes, games, fun for the whole family.