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Benevolence
Volume 95 Number 16
H E R A L D
Humanity
Brotherhood
April 18, 2007
ISSN —07458800
Neighborhood Volunteer Day Promotes Partnerships Bet ween Youths and Adults
Happy Sleet-ster! Despite the cold temperature, rain, and sleet, a number of youth and adults enjoyed the SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza, held Saturday, April 7 at Lions Park in Temple. Pictured above, the Easter Bunny greets Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members, left to right, Hayley, Alyssa, and Dakota Popelka. Pictures on page 7.
Connecting youths and adults in neighborhood volunteering is the unique focus of Join Hands Day, a national day of service scheduled for Saturday, May 5. At least 26 SPJST lodges/youth clubs across Texas will participate in this year’s Join Hands Day. Sponsored by America’s fraternal benefit societies, Join Hands Day encourages people to form partnerships across generations to build greater mutual understanding, respect and trust. Join Hands Day is an opportunity for youths and adults to work side-by-side as they tackle projects and make life better in communities. Many young people have little interaction with adults except their teachers and family members. And many adults know few young people outside their own circle of family and friends. Join Hands Day is one way to break down the barriers between the generations, while promoting volunteerism and making a difference in the community.
To create these partnerships, an important goal of Join Hands Day is for adult groups to invite youth organizations, and youth groups to invite adult organizations to join them. Youth and adult groups participate together through the entire process, from the planning stages to the actual work; and people of all ages take on important responsibilities for the day. SPJST and other fraternal benefit societies throughout the country serve as community facilitators to help connect individuals and groups, identify neighborhood needs and assist with community connections to civic leaders and dignitaries. Scheduled annually on the
first Saturday in May, Join Hands Day can provide the first step in changing communication and cooperation in a neighborhood. This one-day event can introduce volunteering to different audiences of all ages and encourage participation together. Getting involved in Join Hands Day is easy. The key is finding youth or adult partners. SPJST can help. Contact the Home Office by calling (800) 727-7578. For more information about Join Hands Day, visit the Join Hands Day Web site at www.joinhandsday.org. Projects registered with the SPJST Home Office are listed on page 5. —SPJST—
~ Inside ~ State 42 Domino Tournament scenes Page 6 Lodge 186 activities Pages 10-11 District Four Sales Seminars Page 12 Lodge 240 Easter Eggstravaganza Pages 15-16
. . . Dreaming of a White Easter Easter morning — Sunday, April 8, 2007 — at the S P J S T H o m e O f f i c e i n T e m p l e , T e x a s . Snow began falling on Saturday afternoon and continued through
much of the evening and night. The Temple area received approximately five to six inches of beautiful snow. The April snow was the first recorded since 1928.
Family Fun Dates ...............3 Interest Rates .....................3 District Meetings ...............4 Lodge Letters .....................8 Graduate Form .................14 Camp Shirt Order Form...14 In Memoriam.....................17 Youth .................................18 Czech Culture...................20 Activities Calendar...........22
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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 Ricky Peralta Mobile: (732) 515-8558 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 email: ssandiwicker@aol.com
Editor’s Note
Easter with Snow Power Who would have ever imagined lots of snow in Central Texas in April! It was beautiful on April 7 and 8 . . . but being without power for a full 24 hours was not so grand. That really made me think about how precious electricity is. Suddenly, there was no way to cook anything. There was no heat in the house. There was no hot water to take a shower. No television to see what was going on. No computer. No internet. The food in the refrigerator/freezer was thawing quickly. It was not a happy experience. David and I were in New York City with good friends on August 14, 2003, during the big Northeast Blackout of 2003. We survived with almost no food, little water, and, of course, no lights. That was an experience that we will never forget. But, this was different because we were really cold. So we coped by driving around during some of the night in a warm car. The scenery was breathtaking. However, almost 19,000 homes in the Temple area were without electricity. The snow was beautiful . . . but I think power is even more beautiful! Celebrating Mother Earth In talking about the environment, many subjects come into play. Everything from global warming to the ozone layer to waste and pollution have been hot topics of debate in recent years - perhaps more so than ever before. Throughout history, there have been life-altering events and efforts from those who recognize the public’s part in preserving the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was founded in 1970 and often makes mandatory changes to personal and business practices that have a positive impact on the environment. In fact, many problems such as vehicle pollution, untreated dumping of sewage, and
thick, acrid smoke pouring into the skies from industry have been addressed and effectively diminished thanks to EPA policies. Still, it is largely the efforts of smaller organizations and individuals who are responsible for the major efforts in environmental causes. Each year, this country celebrates Earth Day in April to take stock of the environmental devastation that goes on and what can be done to prevent it. But environmental action is a year-round endeavor. What Can I Do to Help? The efforts of individuals can make a difference. You, too, can do your part to protect the environment. Some ideas that take minimal effort include: • Plant trees and other greenery on your property to reduce carbon dioxide in the community. • Ask your utilities company if they offer eco-friendly “green” power. • Do your part to minimize waste and litter wherever you go. • Reduce your reliance on disposable products that end up in landfills. • Conserve energy in your home by turning off lights in rooms that aren’t in use, and purchase Energy Starrated appliances. • Speak up to public officials if you have concerns about environmental policies in your area. • Recycle where applicable. • Take the time to frequent and commend businesses that make environmental issues their priority. • Educate as many others as you can about the importance of environmental issues. —SPJST—
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SPJST Recognized by Camp Fire USA Tejas Council
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Family Fun and Important Dates April 16-18 April 18
SPJST was recognized at the Camp Fire USA Tejas Council Absolutely Incredible Kid Day Celebration, held April 11 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. Pictured, from left, are Camp Fire USA Tejas Council President Lloyd House, SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, and Camp Fire USA Tejas Council Executive Director Ashley McClure.
The SPJST received recognition at the Camp Fire USA Tejas Council Absolutely Incredible Kid Day Celebration held Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at the Bell County Expo Center in Temple. SPJST was cited for its longstanding and outstanding commitment to youth and the community through its scholarship program, camp program, and statewide youth clubs. Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
began nationally in 1997 as Camp fire’s call to action urging all adults to write letters of love, appreciation, and encouragement to children. Camp Fire Tejas Council has expanded this idea to include a celebration honoring local adults who have made important contributions to youth and recognizing local children who are absolutely incredible. —SPJST—
FROM THE DISTRICTS
District Four Spring Meeting Sunday, April 22, 2007 Ben E. Keith Beers Dear District Four Members, SPJST Lodge 229, Abilene invites District Four members to Abilene for the District Four Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 22, 2007. The meeting will be held at the Ben E. Keith Beers, located at 2141 Cottonwood in Abilene, Texas 79601. Registration will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Lunch will be served from 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. Reservations are needed by April 19. We will have an Easter egg decorating contest for the youth and some other fun things for the youth. Call Janice Stevens at (325) 537-9224 or (325) 6697904 or Susie Hudson at (325) 370-0573 for your reservation. We look forward to seeing you in Abilene on April 22. Fraternally, Janice Stevens —SPJST—
SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting • Temple Retirement Reception Honoring LAM Curator Dorothy Pechal • SPJST Home Office April 20 Lodge 49, Rowena Hamburger Supper Benefit/Game Social (4) April 21 SPJST Velehrad Cemetery Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony April 21 Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga/Fireman’s Festival (3) April 22 District Three Spring Meeting • Lodge 84, Dallas April 22 District Four Spring Meeting • Ben E. Keith Beers Hosted by Lodge 229, Abilene April 22 Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Meet and Greet Social (2) April 22 Lodge 38, Kovar Dinner and Country Auction (1) 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/Youth Food Collection for Food Pantry • Wal-Mart in Taylor (2) May 5 Lodge 80, Holland/C of C Garage Sale (2) May 6 Lodge 29, Taylor May Fest Fish Fry Lunch (2) May 11 SPJST Float • Pearsall Potato Festival Parade (7) May 11 Lodge 48, Beyersville Workers’ Appreciation Night (2) May 12 SPJST Three-Gun Shoot Tournament Gunsmoke Shooting Range, Snook May 12 Lodge 25, Ennis 110th Anniversary (3) 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 (1) May 28 Memorial Day • SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed June 1-3 LIT Retreat • YMCA Hamman Ranch, Bandera June 3 Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic • Star Hall (2) June 14 Flag Day Ceremony • SPJST Home Office, Temple June 15-17 District Six Camp • Stoney Creek Ranch, Columbus June 24 District Three YAD • Lodge 92, Fort Worth June 30 SPJST Float • Luling Watermelon Festival (1) July 1 District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston July 1 Lodge 9, Snook Family Fun Day (1) July 4 Independence Day/Fourth of July Number in ( ) denotes district
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%
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District Three Spring Meeting Agenda Sunday, April 22, 2007 • Lodge 84, Dallas 10 a.m. Registration for Meeting and Youth/ Adult Czech Easter Egg Decorating (Kraslice) Contests Complimentary pastry, juice and coffee provided by Lodge 84, Dallas
Lunch Break—Menu: Pork roast with gravy, cream potatoes, green beans, salad, dessert, coffee, iced tea Donation of five canned goods per person entitles member to a free meal; otherwise, $6 per plate. No expired canned goods, please.
11 a.m. Meeting Called to Order.......................................President Kay Gerlich Weeks Posting of Colors .....................Flag Bearers Anna Dulock and Alexa Hubenak Pledge of Allegiance...................................................Flag Bearer Anna Dulock Youth Motto.............................................................Flag Bearer Alexa Hubenak Welcome..................................................Justine Yeager, President of Lodge 84 Response and Recognition of Visitors.....First Vice President Kay Lynn Kovar Reading Names of Departed ...............Second Vice President Ann Pustejovsky Members and Youth Members Youth Program Dismissal of Youth Recognition of Age 96 Members........Second Vice President Ann Pustejovsky 75- and 50- Year Members, and Fraternalist Nominees Appointment of Auditing .....................................President Kay Gerlich Weeks and Nominating Committees Introduction of Contest Judges.............................................Kay Gerlich Weeks Approval of Minutes and Correspondence......................Secretary Mary Karlik Treasurer’s Report ..........................................................Treasurer Pam Durham Committee Reports By-Laws...........................................................................................Al Kercho Finance.....................................................................................Michael Galler Insurance.............................................Daniel Roznovsky and Phillip McBee Education and Nature Center.....................................................John Engelke Library, Archives and Museum.....................................................Jerry Milan Rest Home and FAC...............................................................George Pauling Supreme Lodge Report District Director Report ...............................................................Johnnie Krizan
1:30 p.m.—Meeting Resumes Lifetime Achiever Awards .......................First Vice President Kay Lynn Kovar Contest and Miscellaneous Awards ......FAC George Pauling/DYC Bessie Petr Dismissal of Youth Old Business New Business Announcement of Members in Attendance Announcement of Number of Canned Goods Collected Presentations ...................................................................Treasurer Pam Durham Publication Committee.......................................................................Bessie Petr Youth Report.......................................................................................Bessie Petr Audit Report .............................................................................Audit Committee Nominating Report.........................................................Nominating Committee Election of Officers Upcoming Events District Three YAD—Sunday, June 24, 2007—Lodge 92, Fort Worth District Three Fall Meeting—Sunday, October 28, 2007 Need a Volunteer Host Lodge—Please Contact Kay Gerlich Weeks
12:30 p.m. Introduction of 2006-07 District and State Royalty ............Kay Gerlich Weeks Prayer.......................................................................District Three/State Royalty
Door Prizes Installation of Officers Adjournment Directions to Lodge 84, Dallas Take I-30 East into Dallas. As you approach the downtown area, stay to the right and follow signs to Central Expressway - Highway 75. Exit Central Expressway North - Highway 75 North. Go North to Pacific and take a right; it turns into Gaston. Left on Cantegral. Left on Floyd. The lodge hall is located at 2625 Floyd Street. —SPJST—
District Six Spring Meeting Tentative Agenda Sunday, April 29, 2007 • Hosted by Lodge 23, Moravia at the Moravia Dining Hall, located on FM 957 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg 10:30 a.m. — Audit Committee and Nominating Committee Meets 11 a.m. — Registration Begins Noon meal. Each lodge is asked to bring two desserts. The meeting will begin as soon as possible after lunch. Meeting Called to Order .....................................................President Joe Siptak Posting of Colors ...........................................................................District Youth Memorial Service.................................................First Vice President Leo Jares Welcome by Hosting Lodge 23, Moravia Response and Introduction of Guests.....................Second Vice President/FAC Helen Zabransky Roll Call of Lodges, Officers and Standing Committees, Recognition of 50- and 75-year members, Age 96 honorees, and Fraternalists of the Year ...........Secretary Annie Vahalik Treasurer’s Report.................................................................A. J. (Tony) Kelner Youth Report and Program.................................................DYC Marcy Dorotik Assistant DYC Lisa Bubela Standing Committee and Special Reports: By Law – Joe Siptak Publication – Helen Kelner Finance – Rita Vanek Insurance – Jerome Hlavaty Library, Archives and Museum – Philip Vahalik
Education and Nature Center – Lisa Bubela Rest Home Director – Charles Bucek State Field Representative – Karen Kaspar Supreme Lodge Report District Six Director – Mike Ahlstrom Presentation of Awards Break Old Business Bowling Tournament Report, SPJST Cemetery Report New Business Announcements Report of Audit Committee Report of Nominating Committee Election of Officers Fall District Meeting Information Installation of Officers Adjournment Each lodge is asked to bring desserts and a doorprize. The youth will be having their raffle booths and Kraslice—Easter Egg Decorating Contest. Please plan to come and enjoy the day. I look forward to seeing you there. Fraternally, Annie Vahalik, District Six Secretary —SPJST—
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SPJST proudly salutes these lodges for sponsoring projects Saturday, May 5, 2007 — Join Hands Day!
District One Lodge 9, Snook Youth and adult members will clean community cemetery, weed graves, plant grass, and place new flowers on graves. Contact: Marie Shelfer (979) 272-8100 shelfersinsnook@aol.com Lodge 39, Bryan Youth and adult members and other groups in the city will pick up trash in Bryan city parks. Contact: Lillie O’Shields (979) 778-1450 Lodge 141, Sealy Lodge and youth members will clean and plant flowers at the Gordon Memorial Library. Lodge and youth members will join with Woodman of the World Lodge 105 members and the Daisy Girl Scouts to put out small flags on veterans’ graves at the Sealy cemeteries and Frydek Catholic Cemetery. Contact: Bernice Stolarski (979) 885-6786 bbstol@sbcglobal.net
District Two Lodge 15, Buckholts Lodge members and Buckholts School FFA members will clean and beautify the city. This will include cleaning, planting flowers around two welcome city signs, and repainting fire plugs. Contact: Virginia Williams (254) 593-2222 Lodge 18, Elgin Lodge and youth members will provide work at Down Home Ranch. Contact: Joyce Nelson (512) 856-2481 Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge and youth club members will make Firecracker Casseroles (20) to be distributed to community centers and shelters. They will also have a food drive and distribute canned goods at the same time. Each center/shelter will receive several casseroles. Contact: Joan Vanicek (254) 985-0007 jvanicek@vvm.com
Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge and youth club members and Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS), sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Taylor, will conduct a diaper and wipes drive for needy families of infants in the community. Contact: Linda Pospisil (512) 365-1110 pospisil@faiwireless.com Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge and youth club members and Seaton Brethren Church members will work inside and outside the church. Contact: Tammy Pechal (254) 721-5718 Lodge 48, Beyersville Lodge adult and youth members will combine their efforts for a food drive for Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry. Contact: Donna Vanecek (512) 365-5717 donnavanecek@yahoo.com Lodge 89, Rosebud Lodge adult and youth members will conduct a food drive for the Rosebud Food Pantry. Contact: Rosamond Baker (254) 985-2457 Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Adult and youth members will join with Fort Hood military soldiers and residents of Windcrest Nursing Center to clean-up, plant flowers around the nursing center’s main sign, repair lights, paint curbs, and hang plants at the center’s entrance. Contact: Robert J. Hagen (254) 780-3150 rhagen@hot.rr.com
District Three Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge members, St. Martin’s Youth Group, and St. Martin’s Youth Coordinator will clean the grotto at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in preparation for May Crowning. This will include mowing the grounds, cleaning, planting flowers, and painting. Contact: Peggy Dobecka (254) 799-8550 DATAPED@sbcglobal.net
Lodge 25, Ennis Lodge and youth club members will participate in a fund-raiser with beautification, kitchen maintenance during the event, and clean-up afterwards. Contact: Kay Lynn Kovar (972) 875-6827
Lodge 183, Arlington Adult lodge and youth club members will join hands and clean the hall, perform yardwork, and wash the tables and chairs. Contact: Kay Gerlich Weeks (817) 896-5277 kgweeks@tx.rr.com
District Four Lodge 49, Rowena Lodge members will join with local Girl Scouts to make tray favors for residents at local nursing homes. Contact: Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 srollwitz@verizon.net Lodge 157, Lubbock Lodge members will join with ROCKS church youth group to pick up trash at Slaton Cemetery. Contact: Lee Meuer (806) 778-7842 lee@meueragency.com Lodge 215, South Plains Lodge and youth members will plant flowers and clean the flower beds at Lynnwood Assisted Living Facility in Tahoka. Contact: Janeece Williams (806) 495-3351 jkraa@lyntegar.com Lodge 229, Abilene Lodge and youth members will cleanup the yard and plant flowers for a physically challenged man. Contact: Janice Stevens (325) 537-9224 stemarjan@taylortel.net
District Five Lodge 88, Houston Youth and adult members will prepare and serve lunch to patients and their families at Faith House. Members will also stock the house’s pantry. Contact: Esther Heinsohn (713) 674-3220 Lodge 142, Houston Youth and adult members will help a Habitat for Humanity family with landscaping and yard work. Contact: Catherine Manchack (281) 448-0469 cmanchack@yahoo.com
District Six Lodge 30, Taiton Adult and youth members will work together on cleaning the community center sign. They will also build and design a planter around the sign. Contact: Wanda Dorotik (979) 543-1974 wdorotik@yahoo.com Lodge 97, Placedo Lodge and youth club members will perform yard work and landscaping for a past lodge president who lives alone. Contact: Donna Vanek (361) 573-6771 donna.j.vanek@wellsfargo.com
District Seven Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge and youth club members will plant flowers in the Floresville Nursing Home Courtyard. Contact: Wendy Pruski (830) 745-2702 or (830) 393-2600 wap6564@felpsis.net Lodge 202, Jourdanton Adults, youth club members, and friends will visit the Brush Country Animal Rescue and provide assistance by bathing, walking, and playing with sheltered dogs. The members will also donate food, toys, dog treats, and blankets. Contact: Mary Ann Barta (830) 569-4440 Lodge 239, Hondo Lodge and youth club members will clean cemetery plots and put out new flowers on the graves. Contact: Celinda Palomo (830) 426-2854 palomo0849@sbcglobal.net Lodge 258, Seguin Lodge and youth club members will join with Texas Lutheran University students to beautify the entrance at the student activity center and possibly construct a horseshoe pit. Contact: Chester Jenke (830) 303-4316 cejenke@wmconnect.com —SPJST—
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Scenes from the SPJST State "42" Domino Tournament Saturday, April 7, 2007 • Lodge 47, Seaton On April 7, 2007, members from across the state came to SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall to participate in the State 42 Domino Tournament hosted by Lodge 47, Seaton. In spite of the cold front that came through the area Friday night which brought sleet and snow (yes, snow), we had 48 members representing 15 lodges who came out ready to play dominoes. Districts represented were One, Two, Three, and Seven. The fellowship and fraternalism among the players were great. First Place Team Jerry Turek and Jimmy Turek Lodge 48, Beyersville 12 wins; 2 losses - 122 marks
and all participants had a great time. Thanks to Edwin Pechal and all the members of Lodge 47 who worked behind the scenes making sure the players had coffee, kolaches, doughnuts, and a delicious lunch.
State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke, left, and Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez congratulates the first place team - Jimmy Turek, second from left, and Jerry Turek, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville.
Second Place Team Arnold Tydlacka and Hubert Horcica Lodge 13, Dime Box and Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station 12 wins; 2 losses - 104 marks
Fourth Place Team Keith Andel and Kenneth Andel Lodge 24, Cyclone 11 wins; 3 losses - 107 marks
Third Place Team Lee R. Hanusch and Ron Culp Lodge 47, Seaton 11 wins; 3 losses - 131 marks
Consolation Prize George Pauling and Bonnie Pruitt Lodge 66, Waco 3 wins; 11 losses - 52 marks
Thanks, Tammy, Ruth, and Colleen Last, but not least, thanks to my assistant, Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, who made sure all trophies, prize money, and equipment for the tournament was gathered and on hand Saturday morning. Also thanks to District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch and Colleen Jenke for their assistance during the day. Fraternally, Chester Jenke, FICF State FAC —SPJST—
Thanks, Lodge 47 Thanks to Lodge 47, Seaton for hosting the tournament. The members did an outstanding job preparing for the tournament, and the meal was great. We would like to thank all the players who participated in the tournament. It all ended in a fraternal way,
LEFT PHOTO: State FAC Chester Jenke and FSS Tammy Martinez are pictured with the second place team - Arnold Tydlacka, second from left, and Hubert Horcica, second from right. Arnold is from Lodge 13, Dime Box, and Hubert is from Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station. CENTER
PHOTO: The third place team are Lee R. Hanusch, second from left, and Ron Culp, second from right, both of Lodge 47, Seaton. RIGHT PHOTO: State FAC Chester, center, presents awards to the fourth place team Kenneth Andel, left, and Keith Andel, both of Lodge 24, Cyclone.
LEFT PHOTO: Outside Seaton Star Hall, participants’ vehicles were coated with snow that fell during the day. CENTER PHOTO: Bonnie Pruitt and George Pauling, both of Lodge 66, Waco receive the “Lucky Charms” con-
solation prize. RIGHT PHOTO: Thanks to Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, left, and District Two Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth Hanusch for all of their assistance with the tournament.
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Scenes from SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 7, 2007 • Lions Park in Temple
LEFT PHOTO: District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky keeps warm with a big Easter Bunny hug. PHOTO 2: Jacob Quintanilla of Merry Heart Clowns shows off a bunny creation. PHOTO 3: District
Two State Field Representative Zachary Kramer brings eggs to the pavilion. RIGHT PHOTO: The Easter Bunny visits with a family under the pavilion.
LEFT PHOTO: The cold, rainy weather prevented the eggs from being hidden. Packing up eggs in bags are, left to right, DYC Patsy Koslovsky, Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny, and Nora Sodek and Brooke Hoelscher, both of Lodge 47, Seaton. CENTER PHOTO: Helping out are, left to right,
District Two Queen Amber Penn, Assistant to the SL President Sandra Dubcak, and Lodge 24, Cyclone members Kathy Penn, Stephanie Vanicek, and Joan Vanicek. RIGHT PHOTO: The Sombrero Trio: State Youth Director John Hoelscher, Frat. Dept. Assistant Doug Galler, and Kristi Davis.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth and adults head to the pavilion for Easter eggs and desserts. CENTER PHOTO: The Easter Bunny visits with Assistant to the
SL Secretary-Treasurer Janie Coakley, her granddaughter Maelee Bartose, left, and daughter Lacie Coakley. RIGHT PHOTO: Smiles galore!
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 24, Cyclone members and Texas A&M fans Janet and Shawn Ashcraft and children Cortni and Kalen brave the weather.
CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 47, Seaton members and Texas fans Justin and Joyce Kraatz. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth stay warm and enjoy the fun.
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Next Meeting—May 5 Our next meeting will be the first Saturday in May—the fifth. The place of the meeting is to be announced at a later date. Respectively, Jack Carender, Reporter —SPJST—
This photo was taken near the communities of Neiderwald and Uhland on May 26, 1943. The child pictured far left currently serves as a district director for the SPJST Supreme Lodge. Do you know which district director this is? For the answer, turn to page 11.
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
Lodge 5 Lodge 24, Cyclone Pilot Point-Tioga plans Mother’s readies for festival Day Barbecue Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga had its monthly meeting on April 7, 2007. The members who were present expressed their excitement of getting ready for the Fireman’s Festival in Pilot Point, Texas, on April 21. Lodge 5 gave a little added spirit for the Easter holidays at the Pilot Point Care Center in Pilot Point. Easter bags were filled with goodies and handed out to the residents and all home personnel. To lift the spirit and the meaning of the Easter time of the year, one of our members—Jack Carender—entertained with Gospel singing. The residents expressed their enjoyment and invited him back at another time. Several members from our lodge helped hand out the bags of goodies, and pictures were taken of the event.
District Director in Disguise
Our April meeting was called to order by President Daniel Wilde on Monday, April 9, 2007, at 7 p.m. at Flag Hall in Cyclone, Texas. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for ill and deceased members. Secretary Margaret Mikeska read the minutes of the previous meeting, and the minutes were approved as read. Barbara Macek gave the treasurer’s report, and Wilbert Mikeska gave the bar report. Johnny Klecka read the upcoming events including the Bloomin’ Temple Festival April 13 to 15 and Join Hands Day on May 5. The District Two Beseda Dancers will be performing twice during the Bloomin’ Temple Festival. The officers of Lodge 24 were given medals as thank yous from the SPJST Home Office for participating in the Action ’06 membership campaign. Joan Vanicek gave the youth report. The bake sale at Green’s was very successful. The youth club’s last meeting was on April 7 during
the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The youth club’s next meeting will be on Saturday, May 5 during Join Hands Day. They will be putting together casseroles for local charity organizations. The youth club will also be collecting canned goods and Golden Books for the local Ronald McDonald House. They are also selling tickets for a quilt that will be given away at our lodge’s annual Mother’s Day Barbecue. Mother’s Day Barbecue—May 13 Our annual Mother’s Day Barbecue is coming up on Sunday, May 13. Barbecue chicken with all the sides will be available for $7 as well as a country store to buy baked or canned items. Please come out and join us for a great time honoring our mothers! Our April birthday celebrants are Mark Macek - April 2, David Macek - April 6, Martha Zavodny - April 9, Teresa Andel - April 14, Janet Ashcraft - April 17, and Terry Vanicek - April 23. Happy Birthday! Next Meeting—May 14 Our next meeting will be held on Monday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Flag
Hall in Cyclone. Please come out and join us for a great time! Fraternally, Shirley Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor plans youth club meet and greet social April 22 Dear Youth Members, Parents, and Friends, Lodge 29, Taylor is proud to announce the reorganization of its youth club. All youth in the Taylor area are invited to a Meet and Greet Social on Sunday, April 22, 2007, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lodge 29, Taylor. The lodge hall is located at 5025 FM 619 in Taylor. Come on out for door prizes, games, and refreshments. Friends and parents are welcome, too. This is a great opportunity to learn about the SPJST Youth Program and how you can be a part of it. You don’t have to be an SPJST member (or have an
Scenes of a White Easter at the SPJST Home Office in Temple
Pictured are scenes around the SPJST Home Office before daybreak on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007. The Temple area was covered in a
beautiful blanket of snow that was approximately five to six inches thick.
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insurance certificate) to attend the social. Just come on out and see if this is something you would like to be a part of! Youth, are you looking for a place to make friends, help others, and have fun? Parents, are you looking for a family-oriented place for your child to interact with others? If yes, then we’ve got the place for you . . . the SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club!
Happy Birthday, Lodge 66, Waco President John! Lodge 66, Waco President John Engelke celebrated his March birthday at the lodge meeting. Happy Birthday, John!
What does the youth club do? • Fun activities like bowling, skating, swimming, lock-ins, Six Flags, summer camp, and more. • Participates in community service projects. • Provides opportunities to compete for college scholarships and grants. • Creates opportunities for meeting new friends and having a fun time. When does the youth club meet? The second Sunday of the month at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor hall at 3
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July 22—Youth Achievement Day October 20—District Trip to Six Flags December 14—District Lock-In On a related note, the lodge wishes to thank past youth leader Carol Green and assistant Edwina Jezisek for all of their hard work with the Lodge 29 Youth Club. We appreciate their dedication to the youth of Lodge 29. For more information about the Lodge 29 Youth Club or the Meet and Greet Social, please contact: Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347 email: girod@pvco.net Assistant YL Tammy Whatley (512) 585-0895 email: tammywhatley@suddenlink.net
p.m. (Our first meeting will be June 10.) We also have socials with our lodge and our district.
Upcoming Fun Events June 9 District Swim Party in Temple July 6 to 9—District Two Camp
We look forward to meeting you on Sunday, April 22! Fraternally, Cristy Girod, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland Hosts Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet SPJST Lodge 80, Holland hosted the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet. As you can see in these pictures, there was quite a bit of pre-banquet preparation. Curtis Wolf, Man of the Year,
Jewell Wolf, and Helen Pajestka are seen here working in the kitchen; Cyril Pajestka and Dustin Weir also did their part in preparation. The banquet was very well-attended and was a tremendous success.
Excellent Meal The excellent meal consisted of succulent pork loin, mashed potatoes, corn, deliciously seasoned green beans, rolls, peach cobbler with ice cream, and tea.
Thanks! Many people worked to make the banquet a success, and the Lodge 80 Youth Club added a delightful touch to the excellent service. —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 80 members prepare for the banquet. Pictured are, left to right, Jewell Wolf, Curtis Wolf, and Helen Pajestka. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 80 President Doni Powell helps youth club mem-
bers serve at the Chamber banquet. RIGHT PHOTO: Members work in the kitchen. Thanks to the many people who worked to make the banquet a big success.
BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Cyril Pajestka and Dustin Weir help out around the hall grounds. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Dustin unloads supplies
from the truck. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Paula Weir mowed the grass around the hall.
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Lodge 38, Kovar invites all to dinner and country auction Lodge 38, Kovar invites everyone to its dinner and country auction on Sunday, April 22, 2007, at the Kovar SPJST Hall in Kovar, Texas. A cafeteria-style dinner will be served at 11:30 a.m. The dinner will include fried chicken, stew, and all the trimmings. Plates to go will be available. Dinner cost is $7 for adults and $4 from children under four years. Food will be sold while supplies last. The auction will begin at 1 p.m. There will also be a cake wheel. The event is a fund-raiser for maintenance of the hall. —SPJST—
Lodge 48 Beyersville reports on April meeting Lodge 48, Beyersville met on April 8, 2007, at 5 p.m. We were led in the Pledge of Allegiance by President Leshikar. We observed a moment of silence for the family of Glenn Traylor, our departed brother. We had 17 adults and four children present. We want to congratulate our two teams that participated in the SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament. Jerry and Jimmy Turek won first place. Well done, guys! Gilbert and Demetria Schiller also attended and won first—the first name drawn out for the door prizes! The kicker was that they won a set of dominoes. They said that now they can practice and
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Lodge 186, Caldwell Receives 2006 First Step Incentive Award
Lodge 49, Rowena plans April 20 hamburger supper SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena will have a benefit hamburger supper and game social on Friday, April 20, 2007, at the lodge hall. We will open at 6 p.m., start serving hamburgers at 6:30 p.m. Bring your cards, dominoes, and games for an evening of fun and visiting. All ages are welcome. You do not have to be a member of SPJST to attend. —SPJST—
Lodge 186, Caldwell officers receive their 2006 First Step incentive award check and plaque. Joining in the presentation, from left, are Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Treasurer Thomas Cannon, FAC Larry Brinkman, 2006 Secretary Elwood Moore, President Victor Mendez, and SL Chairman/District One Director Donnie Victorick.
maybe beat the Tureks next year. Linda Wuensche read last month’s minutes, and Ruth gave the FAC report. We are reminded that we need to help the youth club with the Join Hands Day project on May 5. They will be raising funds for the food pantry at Shepard’s Heart in Taylor. Linda advised us that the youth club will meet at Gatti’s in Taylor for their meeting on Monday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. Hall Manager Bonnie Wolf reported that we were staying booked. The activities committee has also been hard at work. We invited all Beyersville members via the Taylor Daily Press to have a hamburger at the Taylor SPJST on Friday, April 13. This also supports the Thrall 4-H members with their fund-raising efforts. We are also going to attend a
baseball game at Dell Diamond on June 14. Please call Bonnie, Donna M., Donna V., Juanette S., Karl, or John to let them know as soon as possible if you plan to attend. Bonnie will need to know by the next meeting how many tickets to purchase. Come back next week for more information. Denisse Wuensche, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth reports on member activities Our next lodge meeting is on the usual second Sunday of the month on May 13, 2007. Also, mark your calendar for the District Three Spring Meeting to be held at Lodge 84, Dallas on Sunday, April 22. Also Lodge, 92 will host a tarok tournament on August 18. April 1 Meeting Highlights President Gordon Hubenak commented on the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas booklet regarding the funding of the Residency in Czech Music and Culture at the University of Texas at Denton. As a director of CEFT since 1992, I want to personally thank all of you who contributed to this project. It is greatly appreciated. There will be groups coming to the United States from the Czech Republic as a result of this fellowship. More details later.
Helping Helen . . . A Truckload of Can Tabs
Lodge 88, Houston Can Tab Queen Helen Kubicek (not pictured) gets a little help with her collection from daughter Jan Kubicek Shaffer, left photo, and friend Earl Hayes, right photo. Jan and Earl display a truck-
load of cans at Earl’s house on Lake Travis. The tabs from the cans will go to Helen for her collection. Helen has donated many gallons of tabs to the Ronald McDonald House.
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Lodge 186, Caldwell Receives Awards, Cemetery Funds
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Leader Yolanda Brinkman accepts the 2006 youth club incentive award from District One Director Donnie Victorick. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 186 President Victor Mendez, left, presents the Outgoing Officer plaque to longtime Lodge
186 Secretary Elwood Moore. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 186 Secretary Margaret Haisler and President Victor Mendez, second from right, accept SPJST Cemetery Fund check from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, left, and District One Director Donnie Victorick.
The membership voted to purchase oak trees for our lodge property. Thanks to the Joe and Sandra Hubenak family for making a $500 donation to this project. If you wish to sponsor or co-sponsor a tree, the cost is $500. Please check with President Hubenak or Secretary Gayle Krengel if you wish to make a donation. Youth Leader Holly Hubenak announced that the Ladies Circle will be providing baked goods, and Gayle Krengel will be preparing the meal for District Three Youth Achievement Day in June. Holly also needs six tabulators for awards and prizes. She also asked for referrals for more youth to join the club. Sunshine Chairperson Mary Ann Kozel reported get well cards went to Gloria Farek and Willis McMillen. A sympathy card was sent to the family of Jay Mikeska. We also hear that Bunny Tesar was in the hospital. Eugene Tesar had the misfortune of injuring one of his fingers. Hurry up and get well if you are on the sick list. Door prizes were won by Vivian Prochaska, Jeanette Tesar, and Frankie Tesar. Evelyn Scaff took the minutes in
barbecue chicken, green salad, green beans, potatoes, and a drink. Members are asked to please bring a dessert. Our guest speaker will be Melanie Zavodny, editor of SPJST’s weekly newspaper, the Vestnik. All members of SPJST are welcome to attend. You may bring a guest or family member who is interested in becoming an SPJST member. Call Bob Bayer at (830) 393-9073 or Wendy Pruski at (830) 745-2702 or (210) 535-4916 to RSVP. Lodge 107 members, please return your raffle tickets and/or money as soon as possible. The money raised from the raffle will help with hall repairs. The youth club is hosting a silent auction, and the money will go towards various youth activities. Fraternally, Doug Henke, Reporter —SPJST—
the absence of Gayle Krengel. Mary Ann Krivanek gave the financial secretary’s report in the absence of Norma McClendon. The youth club had an Easter egg hunt for the youth and a hunt for the adults. No doubt the youth club will report who the winners were. Al Kercho, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 107 Floresville invites members to April 22 lunch
Lodge 196 Houston-West plans April 22 spring clean-up Dear Members, We, at Lodge 196, are getting ready for spring clean-up. Every member needs to come out and join in. If you have not been to the lodge in a while, this is a good time to come back and help your lodge. Bring a Covered Dish. Bring a Dessert. Bring a Friend! Our meeting has been changed to Sunday, April 22, 2007, at 2 p.m. Bring a covered dish if you want to continue to have a light lunch— enough to feed and share with your fellow members. Or, bring a dessert instead if you like. Anyway you go,
Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 107, Floresville will have its meeting on Sunday, April 22, 2007, beginning at 12 noon at the SPJST hall in Floresville. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and will consist of
District Director in Disguise District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, far left, is pictured with his brothers, left to right, Leonard, Charles, and Leroy. Also pictured are first cousins, Jackie Safarik and Geanie Hill. Thanks to Director Wuensche for sharing this photo.
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—
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we will have a good visit. Youth are asked to be there for the 1:30 p.m. meeting. Bring a friend. Fraternally, Marie Stayton, Reporter —SPJST—
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District Four Sales Seminar Submitted by District Four State Field Representative Charles Lindley, CFFM
Lodge 201 BleiblervilleNelsonville meets April 22 Lodge 201, BleiblervilleNelsonville will meet on the fourth Sunday, which is April 22 at 3 p.m. There will be no meeting in May. Fraternally, Lillie M. Shupak, Secretary —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Abilene Seminar. Pictured, left to right, front, are Janice Stevens, Susie Hudson, and Karen Morris. Second row: Betty Boulter, Sharon Braswell. Back: Mark Smith and Kirk Stubblefield.
LEFT PHOTO: Wichita Falls Seminar. Agents enjoy dinner.
Lodge 202 Jourdanton seeks scholarship applicants Graduating seniors of Lodge 202, Jourdanton are encouraged to apply for our local scholarship. To obtain an application, call (830) 569-5070. The deadline is May 1, 2007. Regina House, Youth Leader —SPJST—
RIGHT PHOTO: Lubbock Seminar. Pictured, left to right, are Larry Capps, Rodney Moore, Lester Crow, and Dan Hanna. The seminars were conducted by SFR Lindley.
RIGHT PHOTO: District Four SFR Charles Lindley speaks to the agents about SPJST sales and fraternal benefits.
Lodge 230 Midland to meet April 30 Lodge 230, Midland met on March 30, 2007, at Furr’s Cafeteria in Midland at 6:30 p.m. Officers present were Vice President Maribel Tarrango and
Secretary/Treasurer Cassandra Freeman. Also present were 23 members. Guest was Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. Secretary/Treasurer Freeman read the minutes and gave the treasurer’s report. Join Hands Day was discussed. We welcomed new member Christina Wright. SL President Brian brought gifts and prizes for the drawing.
District Four, Lodge 229, Abilene Agents Participate at Expo Wednesday, March 28, 2007 • Abilene, Texas
Everyone had a great time. Please note the following correction in the January 10 Vestnik. Officers were not elected on December 16 but will be voted on by the members at our next meeting on April 30 at Furr’s Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Cassandra Freeman Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Narconon Arrowhead reminds you that April is the 20th annual Alcohol Awareness Month. Narconon Arrowhead offers free addiction counseling, assessments, and referrals nationwide and in your local area. If you or someone you love is struggling with an addiction, call Narconon Arrowhead today (800) 4686933; or log on to www.stopaddiction.com. —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Dawn Bradley, Jesusita Hudson, Sylvia Rollwitz, and District Four Director Billy Rollwitz. RIGHT PHOTO:
Janice Stevens, Betty Boulter, Jesusita Hudson, and Dawn Bradley. The group distributed SPJST literature at the Abilene Expo.
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Please Help Us Meet The Challenge!
Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point member wins Southern Literary Festival Lori J. Hinkley, daughter of Ginger Greger and Bernard Greger, both of Temple, was recently awarded first place in the Formal Essay category at the Southern Literary Festival in Memphis, Tennessee, for her essay titled “Constructing a Cultural Identity: Examining the ‘Passing’ Narratives of Edith and Winnifred Eaton.” The event recognizes outstanding undergraduate and graduate writers from the southern region of the United States. Lori’s essay explored a relatively new genre of literary criticism that results in an autobiographical interpretation of the literature. She is very excited to bring the genre to light and hopes it will help others understand why they read as much as what they read. Lori is currently a senior at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English Literature before enrolling in graduate school. Lori, her parents, and children Chris and Hannah are all members of SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point. Lori, her husband Matt, Chris, and Hannah reside in Alabama. —SPJST—
Just for You Submitted by Raymond Posival Lodge 15, Buckholts If I could catch a rainbow I would do it just for you and share with you its beauty On the days you’re feeling blue. If I could build a mountain You could call your very own; A place to find serenity, A place to be alone. If I could take your troubles I would toss them in the sea, But all these things I’m finding are impossible for me. I cannot build a mountain Or catch a rainbow fair, But let me be what I know best, A friend who’s always there.
The SPJST Library, Archives and Museum has been offered a $200,000 challenge grant to help with the renovation of the Hanus Building to house the Czech Heritage Museum. To receive this grant, the LAM must raise another $400,000 in donations or pledges. Name ______________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City ________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________________ $100,000 $ 50,000 $ 20,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000
Diamond Benefactor Platinum Benefactor Gold Benefactor Silver Benefactor Bronze Benefactor
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President’s Club Founder Patron Donor Friend
Amount enclosed: $___________________________________ Amount of pledge: $___________________________________ To be paid: ______ Semiannually ______ Annually ______ Two years Please make checks payable to: SPJST LAM P. O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 For more information, call LAM Administrator Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935
Yes, I would like to help meet the challenge!
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_____________________________________ New Address ______________________________ City/State/Zip______________________________ Phone (______) ____________________________ Lori (Greger) Hinkley
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Only in Texas—State Fraternalist shares Easter snowman 2006 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Bob Hagen of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point shares a photo of the snowman that his family created on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007, at their home in Temple, Texas.
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Order Your SPJST 2007 Camp Tee-Shirt Today
Attention SPJST Graduates and parents and grandparents of graduates!
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hether it’s your high school commencement or college graduation, it’s quite an accomplishment. Share your achievement with other members of SPJST in a May issue of the Vestnik. To be included, please complete the following biographical sketch and mail it, along with a good, clear, color headshot photograph, no later than April 30, to:
Tee-Shirt Design by Brooke Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club
The 2007 camp tee-shirts are red with the Rockin ’07 tee-shirt design. Tee-shirts must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Youth club members attending camp will receive their tee-shirts at camp. Tee-shirts can also be mailed for an additional $1.50 for postage per shirt.
Order Deadline: May 31, 2007
VESTNIK Editor Melanie Zavodny c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Name_______________________________ Lodge_____________ Address/City/Zip_________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
Information and photographs can also be emailed to melaniez@vvm.com. Photograph should be in .jpg or .tif formats.
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______________________________________________________________ Lodge No. and Name _________________________________________ Major (if applicable) __________________________________________ Future Plans___________________________________________________ Parents_______________________________________________________ Grandparents ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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Total number of shirts ordered: ________ Postage for shirts, if mailed ($1.50 per shirt): ________ Total Amount Enclosed: ________ Send your order along with your check to: SPJST Home Office c/o State Youth Director John Hoelscher P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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Scenes from Lodge 240, Bay City Easter Eggstravaganza Sunday, April 1, 2007 • Eagles Hall in Bay City, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: Sarah Hakfeld gets ready to run in the Core Challenge Sprint Race. PHOTO 2: A big bunny hug! PHOTO 3: State Youth Director John Hoelscher looks on as Joey Zamora hangs on in the
Bent-Arm Soldier Hang. RIGHT PHOTO: Valerie Alameda goes through the Agility Course as Fraternal Department Assistant Douglas Galler looks on.
LEFT PHOTO: Manuel Basquez, left, and District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom serve drinks and popcorn to the Eggstravaganza attendees. CENTER PHOTO: Ready for hot dogs are, left to right, Minnie
Gutierrez, Sylvia Garza, and Natalie Garza. RIGHT PHOTO: Registering their children for the day’s events are Carmen Ortiz, left, and Amy Marroquin.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 240 Sales Agent Robert Basquez and District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar. CENTER PHOTO: Serving
are Billy and Jennifer Trahan. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured are Brittany Basquez, Youth Leader Stella Basquez, and Natalie Garza.
LEFT PHOTO: Taking a moment to visit with the Easter Bunny are Cassandra Canales, left, and Christy Basquez. CENTER and RIGHT PHOTOS: Approximately 200 children and parents attended the Lodge
240, Bay City Easter Eggstravaganza. Due to the previous day’s torrential rains, most of the activities were held indoors. However, organizers found a somewhat dry area to hide hundreds of Easter eggs.
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Scenes from Lodge 240, Bay City Easter Eggstravaganza Sunday, April 1, 2007 • Eagles Hall in Bay City, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: Enjoying the afternoon are, front, Isabella Katzer and Alyssa Katzer. PHOTO 2: Serving hot dogs are Jennifer Trahan, left, and Kathy Ahlstrom. PHOTO 3: Visiting are Marissa Delgado, Alysa
Vargas, and Kasara Medina. RIGHT PHOTO: State Youth Director John Hoelscher assists with putting bags of eggs out for the Easter egg hunt.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth Leader Stella Basquez and the Easter Bunny welcome Jordan and Benjamin Ruiz to the event. CENTER PHOTO:
Stephen Perry gets ready to find Easter eggs. RIGHT PHOTO: Natalie Garza paints bunny faces on Samantha and Cierra Sanchez.
LEFT PHOTO: A crowd of approximately 200 people filled the Eagles Hall in Bay City for the Lodge 240 Easter Eggstravaganza. CENTER PHOTO: Jonathan and Melissa Zamora enjoy a photo with the Easter
Bunny. RIGHT PHOTO: Leonard Moreno and Juan Gutierrez are all smiles as they get ready to enter the moonwalk. Hats off to Lodge 240 Youth Leader Stella Basquez for organizing an awesome event!
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In Memoriam In Memory of Milton Martinek Mr. Milton W. Martinek, 77, died Monday, April 2, 2007, at the Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie. He was born September 3, 1929, in Crisp, the son of Joe A. and Annie C. T r o j a c e k Martinek. He was reared in Crisp and attended Ennis High School. From 1952 to 1953, he served in the United States Milton Martinek Army. On June 12, 1954, he was married to Nadine Honza. After their marriage, they lived in Ennis where he was employed by Ennis Furniture Manufacturing as a fabric cutter for 35 years. After his retirement, he worked part-time at HEB, the Ellis County Livestock, and as the bar manager at SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. He also worked on the family farm. Mrs. Martinek preceded him in death on March 7, 1995. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis; St. John Catholic Church; the KJT; American Legion; and RVOS No. 51 where he served as treasurer for many years. He is survived by daughters Linda Trojacek, Doreen Honza, Peggy Aaron, Nancy and her husband Kelly Navarro; daughter-in-law Debbie Martinek; son Doug Martinek; 13 grandchildren, Sheila Motley, Sandra and husband Billy Slovak, Randy Trojacek, Julie Honza, Bryan Honza, Christina and husband Daniel Reyna, James and wife Ashley Aaron, Tiffany Aaron, Cynthia and husband
Robert Kovar, Daniel Price, Staci Price, Derek Martinek, and Donese Martinek; nine great grandchildren, Tori and Dustin Motley, Hayley, Hanna, and Lane Slovak, Brianna and Adriana Reyna, Jace Aaron and Blake Kovar; mother Annie Martinek; brothers Emil Martinek and wife Margaret and Marvin Martinek and wife Irene; sisters Margaret Krajca and husband Johnnie I., Annette Honza and husband Wesley, Betty Macalik, and Adell Rejcek and husband Clem; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son Dennis Joe Martinek on July 21, 1993; and father Joe A. Martinek on February 3, 2000. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 in the J.E. Keever Chapel. Mass of the Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 5 in St. John Catholic Church with Reverend Michael Guadagnoli as celebrant. Entombment followed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary. Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons and grandsons-in-law. —SPJST—
In Memory of Cecil Phillips Cecil Phillips, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, passed away early Tuesday, March 27, 2007, of natural causes. Cecil was born July 28, 1922, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a decorated veteran of the United States Army. Cecil was Cecil Phillips awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart after serving in World War II. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington. Cecil was a retired business owner and a fourthdegree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was known for his humor and caring and loving nature by all who knew him. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Martha Phillips; son
Mike Phillips and wife Lynn; daughters Patricia Waybourn and husband Charles and Nancy Kenemore; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother Hubert Phillips; and numerous friends. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, March 30 at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Arlington. Burial was at 1:30 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A. Rosary was held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at Arlington Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2021 New York Avenue, Arlington, Texas 76010. —SPJST—
In Memory of Adela Chovanec Adela H. Chovanec, 85, of Taylor, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007. She was born September 7, 1921, to John and Marie (Skurka) Roznovsky in Williamson County. On September 17, 1940, she married Rudolph Chovanec, who preceded her in death in January 1988. Adela was a member of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor for over 40 years. She was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor. She worked in the shipyards of California during World War II. She liked to bake kolaches and loved to do garden work. She is survived by sons Frank L. Chovanec and Jimmie Ray Chovanec, both of Taylor; and sisters Annie Koci of Orange, Josie Matysek of Elgin, Tracie Driska of Taylor, Hermina Bromly of Bastrop, Agnes Martinka of Granger and Frances Martinka of Bartlett. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Rudolph; sisters Mary Sulak, Betty Hofferek, Louise Jarolik and Sybil Hargrove; brothers, Frank, Joe, and Emil Roznovsky. Rosary was recited Tuesday,
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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!
Seaton School The annual Seaton School reunion will be held Sunday, April 29 at the Seaton Community Center, located eight miles east of Temple on Highway 53. All former Seaton School students, teachers, employees, and relatives, and community members are invited. The school will be open to the public during the reunion. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. Please bring your favorite covered dish to share. A short business meeting will be held at 12:45 p.m. and will include a memorial honoring Elvira Poboril. Submitted by, Louann Skrabanek Hight Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST— March 27 at 7 p.m. at Condra Funeral Home. Mass was held Wednesday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial followed in the Holy Cross Mausoleum in Granger. Pallbearers were Joe Chovanec, Larry, James, and Patrick Martinka. Condra Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Markert —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
Lodge 24, Cyclone youth expresses bake sale thanks Dear Readers, Thank you to everyone who donated items to our bake sale on March 31, and thanks to all our customers! It was a big success. Join Hands Day project is coming up on May 5 at 9 a.m. at Flag Hall. You may participate any way you choose: donating money for casserole ingredients, donating canned goods for the food drive, helping prepare the casseroles, or helping deliver the casseroles. Then, at 11 a.m., we will have our youth club meeting. Make sure you attend so you can vote in the officer elections. Fraternally, Stephanie Vanicek, President —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club to join hands Dear Readers, Our last meeting was April 7, 2007, at the SPJST Eggstravaganza. It was cold and sleeting, so we stayed in the pavilion to help hand out eggs to visitors. At our meeting, we discussed Join Hands Day. We will meet at Flag Hall at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 5 to make casseroles. Then, we will distribute them and food from our food drive to local shelters. We will also have our youth meeting that day and elect officers for the 2007-2008 youth year. See you there! Fraternally, Sam Vanicek, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth finds 15 eggs Dear Readers, We had an Easter egg hunt. We had fun. I found 15 eggs. Amanda Droste, age 6 —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth learns A Ja Sam Dear Readers, I am learning to sing A Ja Sam, and I can play it on the horn! Brandon Droste, age 6 —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor plans youth club meet and greet social April 22 Dear Youth Members, Parents, and Friends, Lodge 29, Taylor is proud to announce the reorganization of its youth club. All youth in the Taylor area are invited to a Meet and Greet Social on Sunday, April 22, 2007, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lodge 29, Taylor. The lodge hall is located at 5025 FM 619 in Taylor.
Door Prizes, Games Come on out for door prizes, games, and refreshments. Friends and parents are welcome, too. This is a great opportunity to learn about the SPJST Youth Program and how you can be a part of it. You don’t have to be an SPJST member (or have an insurance certificate) to attend the social. Just come on out and see if this is something you would like to be a part of! Youth, are you looking for a place to make friends, help others, and have fun? Parents, are you looking for a family-oriented place for your child to interact with others? If yes, then we’ve got the place for you . . . the SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club! What does the youth club do? • Fun activities like bowling, skating, swimming, lock-ins, Six Flags, summer camp, and more. • Participates in community service projects. • Provides opportunities to compete for college scholarships and grants. • Creates opportunities for meeting new friends and having a fun time.
December 14 District Lock-In On a related note, the lodge wishes to thank past youth leader Carol Green and assistant Edwina Jezisek for all of their hard work with the Lodge 29 Youth Club. We appreciate their dedication to the youth of Lodge 29. For more information about the Lodge 29 Youth Club or the Meet and Greet Social, please contact: Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347 email: girod@pvco.net Assistant YL Tammy Whatley (512) 585-0895 email: tammywhatley@suddenlink.net We look forward to meeting you on Sunday, April 22! Fraternally, Cristy Girod, Youth Leader —SPJST—
When does the youth club meet? The second Sunday of the month at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor hall at 3 p.m. (Our first meeting will be June 10.) We also have socials with our lodge and our district. Upcoming Fun Events June 9 District Swim Party in Temple July 6 to 9 District Two Camp July 22 Youth Achievement Day (YAD) October 20 District Trip to Six Flags
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Members, Friends Hunt for Easter Eggs
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club members and guests gather after the Easter egg hunt held on April 1, 2007.
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Lodge 25, Ennis Easter Egg Hunt Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club celebrated Easter on Sunday, April 1, 2007, with an egg hunt. LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to prize egg winners: first prize - Tori Motley, left; second prize - Hayley Slovak, right; and third prize - Austen Holland.
Amanda Jurik reaches for an egg.
Tori Motley searches for Easter eggs.
Erica Clark collects eggs.
Jacob Mraz is ready to egg hunt!
Lane Slovak tries to get to the candy!
Run, Haley Slovak, run!
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Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club to join hands with food pantry By Bret Wuensche SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club will be participating in a community service project. Join Hands Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of May each year. Our youth club has adopted the Shepard’s Heart Food Pantry as its project. Each youth club in the SPJST across Texas attempts to join the community that they live in to make a difference. They may pick up litter, collect food, help elderly residents with household tasks, or many other different projects. The effort is to teach the youth to think outside their space and to realize that other people may need help in different ways. It’s about how the youth can be a difference in their community. Members of Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club will be outside of Wal-Mart on Saturday, May 5. They will take cash, checks, or canned food items for the pantry. All cash and checks will be used by the youth club to go into the store and purchase as much food as we can. If you would like to contribute to the youth club’s effort and know that you will be out of town that weekend, please contact Donna Vanecek (512) 365-5717; Ellen Hannington (512) 365-7182; or Sherry Wuensche (512) 898-2606 Thorndale area. Youth club members also work at the food pantry in their rotation schedule with 18 other organizations in and around Taylor. They provide sacks of groceries to approximately 120 to 150 people. What goes in the bag depends on donations from the community and other food suppliers. Some weeks, the cupboard is bare, and minimal food is given out. Several youth club members were asked, “What do you like about helping at the food pantry?” Kayla W. said, “So people can have food to eat.” Alexis T. said, “To help hand out food to the hungry.”
Kacie V. said, “If we don’t give them (Shepard’s Heart) this food, someone might not get enough food and starve.” Claudia said, “I like helping others.” Daniel said, “Because the people are grateful for the help.” Bret W. said, “I need to do something to help others.” Alyssa said, “I like that we are helping others.” There are also adults who help each week who may be doing so because of community service. One young lady who is 23 years old shares that the people who come to the food pantry need help with supplementing what they can afford to buy and that they really appreciate the help that is given. Most of the youth admitted that they were tired and sleepy because they had to get up so early to be at the food pantry at 8:30 a.m., but they also agreed that it was worth it to feel that they may be making a difference in someone’s life. Shepard’s Heart depends on donations for each week. Canned vegetables and fruits are in especially short supply. They also take gently used clothing donations in order to help pay the bills. If you have clothing or food that you need to drop off, you can call and leave a message at (512) 352-5553. Or, go by the store on Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and drop those items off. You can also mail checks to Shepard’s Heart at 204 Main Street, Taylor Texas 76574. There are currently 18 organizations that rotate at the pantry. If you have a group that feels led to provide a great community service, you should call Jo Lynn at (512) 461-9342. If your family is experiencing a hard time and you might benefit from this service, call (512) 352-5553 and leave a message to get more information on the terms of service. Thank you for your support. —SPJST—
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Podpora
BENEVOLENCE
Lidskost HUMANITY
Česká
Bratrstvi BROTHERHOOD
Část
Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas
ROCNIK 95 CISLO 16
Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech
Uředni orgán SPJST Založené rok 1897
18.duben.2007
To say one likes someone, or speak something, míti plus rád is 3rd person - mluví—he, she, used. However, if the speaker or it speaks is feminine, ráda is used and Plural for the plural, use rádi or rády. * * * * * 1st person - mluvíme—we Lekce jedenáctá 2. Conjugation of the verbs of speak Mluvnice—Grammar Lesson 11 the second conjugation: that 2nd person - mluvíte—you speak 1. The verb míti is used in is, verbs that end in iti: míti hlad—to be hungry 3rd person - mluví—they Czech to form idioms. It was míti žíveň—to be thirsty speak conjugated in the first lesson. Mluviti—to speak míti rád nékoho—to like some- To say one is hungry, the propone er form of the verb míti plus Singular míti rad něco—to like some- hlad is used. To say one is 1st person - mluvím—I speak * * * * * thing 2nd person - mluvíš—you thirsty, use míti plus žízeň. Kolik je hodin?—What time is 3. The verb učiti se to study, is it? a reflexive verb. Whenever it conjugated, it must be folPolka Lovers Club of Texas Museum - islowed by the reflexive pronoun * * * * * Hoelscher Haus: open haus, se in all persons of the verb. Example: Učím se - I study; May Fest at TCHCC Čtení—Reading učíš se - you study, etc. Kolik je hodin? Mám už hlad. Proč nemáme co jíst? Protože matka není doma. Karel a Helena též mají hlad. Karel má rád maso a Helena má ráda sýr. Když oni mají žízeň, tak pijí mléko. Rádi se učíme česky. Babička mluví česky. Mám rád babičku. * * * * *
Slovníček—Vocabulary hodina—hour proč—why protože—because mléko—milk sýr—cheese babička—grandmother česky—Czech (adv.) mluviti—to speak učiti se—to study píti—to drink kolik—How much? How many?
něco—something tak—so jísti—to eat
The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum Hoelscher Haus will hold its second annual Open Haus and May Fest Celebration on Saturday, May 19, 2007. The Museum is located at 250 West Fairgrounds Road in La Grange, Texas, in the Texas Farm Village on the grounds of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with the blessing of the Hoelscher Haus Home of the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum by Father Joseph Hybner, followed by the flag pole dedication, the May Pole Dance, and a tour of the museum to view the memorabilia and artifacts of the Polka Lovers Klub of America and the new Baca Beat Band exhibit. Live music and coffee and juice will be provided, along with a singa-long and more great fun. The sec-
* * * * * Homework 1. Memorize the expressions and the vocabulary. 2. Translate the reading exercise into English. Learn to conjugate the following verbs: ond annual membership picture will be taken. Please come out and enjoy the festivities with members and friends of the museum. Afterwards, there will be music at the Pavilion (the Round-Up Hall) by Kovanda Czech Band from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. followed by more music by the Red Ravens from 4 to 8 p.m. Food will be served throughout the day at the Pavilion. For more information, you may call Willie Bohuslav (512) 3471078; or email JWBohuslav@aol.com. —SPJST—
bydliti—to live, dwell chváliti—to praise —SPJST—
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CHS Library to offer Czech movie It’s movietime again at the Czech Heritage Society Library, located at 4117 Willowbend in Houston. The date will be Wednesday, April 25. The curtain rises at 7 p.m. The
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 movie this month is “Kdyby Tisic Klareinetu” (“If One Thousand Clarinets”). It is a musical fantasy/comedy which envisions what would happen if all weapons suddenly changed into musical instruments. The movie is in the Czech language but is subtitled in English.
Czec h Cultural Calendar Last Wednesday of April and May Czech Film Series hosted by Harris County CHS—at the CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, 7 p.m. Films are subtitled in English. Light refreshments are usually served. No admission charge. For information, call CHS Reporter Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403. 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. April 21 CHS of Texas Spring State Meeting and Queens Pageant—at the Caldwell Civic Center, Highway 21W, Caldwell, Texas: presentation of Czech Queen contestants/Little Sisters, interview, talent, and kroj modeling/judging; silent auction; Czech singers - music/entertainment; noon dinner. Notify your local chapter president or Janis Hrncir janis@hrncir.com if you plan to attend (head count for caterer); State Membership Meeting follows lunch; door prizes. Burleson County CHS hosts event. April 24 Austin Czech Historical Association’s Monthly Potluck Meeting—at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church, located at 200 West Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas; bring your favorite dish. For more information, call President Julius Dubcak (512) 272-8393. April 25 Travis-Williamson Counties CHS Meeting—at the Pflugerville Community Library, 102 South 10th Street, Pflugerville, Texas. For information, contact Phyllis Teykl (512) 453-4453. 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) 849-
0348; or 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. May 19 TCHCC Annual May Fest: Tribute to Immigrants Who Arrived in Texas in Years 1871 to 1875—at TCHCC Fair Grounds, La Grange. Tour the Czech Texas Village - Migl House, Bucek Store, crib barn and the Hoelscher Haus. Home of the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum. Throughout the day—music, food, Czech demonstrations, silent auction, country store, raffle, antique tractor show, Po Pappa’s Wagon Ride. For information, call (888) 7854500. May 19 Homemade Wine Making Contest, Lee County—at the TCHCC Fair Grounds, Giddings. Competition is open to all Texas residents, 21 years or older. Entry is free. Entry forms are available at the Lee County Extension office or on the web at http://lee-tx.tamu.edu. For more information, contact Tonya Poncik, Lee County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, at (979) 5422753. Through May 27 Heritage Society Exhibit: “Coming to Houston” exhibit—at the Heritage Society—A Museum in Sam Houston Park—Walk into Houston’s Past, 1100 Bagby, Houston, Texas 77002: individual stories put a face on the experience of migrating to Houston. Houston has developed into an international city of different racial, ethnic, and national groups because of 170 years of migration. Exhibit was made possible with support from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
As always, both movie and popcorn refreshments are free. For further information, call (713) 861-7403. —SPJST—
Czech Republic travel videos to be shown in Houston Travel videos of the Czech Republic will be shown Friday, April 27, 2007, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Third Age Learning Center, All Saints Catholic Church, located at 215 East 10th Street in Houston, Texas 77008. See videos of beautiful countrysides, magnificent architecture, lively folk dances and music, and much more. Admittance is free. For further information, call (713) 861-7403. —SPJST—
CCCH presents unique exhibit The Czech Cultural Center Houston, located at 4920 San Jacinto at Wichita in the Museum District, in cooperation with The Embassy of the Czech Republic, Washington, D.C. proudly presents the unique exhibit “The History of the Brave Czech Nation” and a few (insignificant) world events—The Biggest Pop-up Book in the World! The exhibit will be displayed in the Czech Center Houston from March 24 until June 1, 2007, in the Third Floor Loft. Hours for viewing are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Larger groups by appointment, please. This English version of the blockbuster exhibit, visited in Europe by more than 250,000 people, is a onetime opportunity for Houston and Texas communities to see the lifesized magic of Czech writer and artist Lucy Seifert. Come walk through Czech history in a full-sized-cartoon.
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Choose your favorite historical period amid the 230-foot long and seven-foot high panels. This larger-than-life version of the successful award-winning pop-up book by Lucy Seifert, printed in both Czech and English, is not only for Czech history fans. The History of the Brave Czech Nation exhibit will thrill all those who love original, humorous, and tongue-in-cheek illustration in eye-catching color. On its U.S. tour, the display premiered in Washington D.C. On March 24, at its private opening in Houston, more than 150 persons enjoyed this unique art maze. This family book for children and adults is meant not only for persons who didn’t pay attention in school (who will learn some surprising information about human history), but also for the entertainment of history buffs and nerds (the more erudite reader can enjoy the reverse pages with more detailed information and points of interest). If you unfold the book like an accordion, opening before you is a 27-foot-long landscape full of small scenes from prehistoric hunters to the present. Facts, information, and chronological tables are included for each period, and the comic texts and cartoon characters provide a humorous, ironic view of the Czech past. The History of the Brave Czech Nation won the 2003 Magnessia Litera Prize for the best children’s and young people’s book, the Gold Ribbon Prize for non-fiction and Popular Educational Literature for Children (2003). The book is in English and available at Prague International Gifts at the Czech Cultural Center Houston. To those of you living outside the Houston Metropolitan area, please consider providing the opportunity to others by use of vans or buses. For more information, please call (713) 528-2060 or email czech@czechcenter.org. —SPJST— Time is Running Out!
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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 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. 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 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) 5932222. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, April 22—Free Appreciation Dance: Tony Janak Polka Band, polkas/waltzes/mix music, 3 to 7 p.m. (sponsored by SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin); kitchen will be open. Sunday, May 20—Red Ravens, polkas/waltzes/mixed music, 3 to 7 p.m., $7 per person 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) 2814534. 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 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m. LODGE 24, CYCLONE Sunday, May 13—Mother’s Day Barbecue, 11 a.m., dine-in or take-out plates - $7 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 25, ENNIS Saturday, April 21—Rental Saturday, April 28—Wedding 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) 8758381 and leave a message. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Meetings are held at the Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR 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 Wednesday, May 9—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, May 11—Czech Melody Masters 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, April 21—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, April 28—Cherokee Rose 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 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 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) 778-1450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216.
LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Friday, Saturday/April 20-21—Private rental Sunday, May 20—Potluck Meal, 2 p.m.: Members are asked to bring a meat dish or casserole for potluck. The lodge will furnish desserts. Monday, May 28—Memorial Day: no bingo
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) 657-2485.
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 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 47, SEATON Saturday, April 21—Open Saturday, April 28—Open Saturday, May 5—Private Saturday, May 12—Private Saturday, May 19—Keith’s Kountry Saturday, May 26—Open Sunday, June 3—Annual Picnic Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone (254) 985-2548. For rentals, please contact Edwin Pechal (254) 9852282; 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 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 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) 854-8423.
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) 3524397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164/home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, April 21—Vrazels’ Polka Band, polka/variety. $8 per person Sunday, April 22—Liz Talley/TNT Country, country/western, 4 to 8 p.m. $7 per person Saturday, April 28—No dance Saturday, May 5—Gary Henneke, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, May 12—Mark Hernes’ Czechaholics, polka/variety. $7 per person Saturday, May 19—Bobby Jones Czech Band, polka/variety. $7 per person Saturday, May 26—No dance Sunday, May 27—Country/western Dance: $7 per person Sunday, June 3—Homecoming: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.-barbecue and all the trimmings served, adults $7; children under 12, $4; Lodge 88, Houston members free with current dues card; desserts available from the Birthday Club Sisters; youth club will sell homemade ice cream.; - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.-Lodge 88 Orchestra; 12:15 p.m.Lodge 88 Choral Group; 2 to 7 p.m. - Battle Dance with the Dutchmasters and the Dujka Brothers, polka/variety, $8 per person Members, guests, friends, and families invited. $1 draft beer, homemade hamburgers. We are a non-smoking facility. Outdoor smoking area available. 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.
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LODGE 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise announced.
LODGE 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 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 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, April 20—Ron Martin Friday, April 27—Charlie Patteson Friday, May 4—Nobles of Note Sunday, May 6—Randy and the 92nd Road House Band Friday, May 11—Charlie Patteson Friday, May 18—Ron Martin Friday, May 25—Charlie Patteson 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-todate 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 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 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) 5582400; 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) 465-8538; or (972) 2639031.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.
LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002
LODGE 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) 2551554 or (512) 771-4948.
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 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) 573-1612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m.
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 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 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 172, PASADENA Saturday, April 21—Various with DJ Saturday, May 5—Danny Williamson Trio
LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m.
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) 5421774. For dance reservations, call Karen (713) 946-4576. Lodge phone: (281) 487-3297. Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility.
LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Sunday, April 22—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m.; adult meeting, 2 p.m. (clean-up day is tentative.)
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 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 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.
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 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
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 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 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 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 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall. Beginning in March 2007, meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO Friday, June 8—Lodge 97, Placedo adult lodge meeting at Golden Corral, 6 p.m.
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.
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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 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 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 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 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) 3511045 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 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 223, PALACIOS Lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Palacios Eagles Lodge at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Reporter Gladys Qualls (432) 934-7927.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT 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, 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—
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