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SPJST Velehrad Cemetery Receives Texas Historical Marker By Janie Bucek of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton The SPJST Velehrad Cemetery is located on a two-acre tract of land in the northern part of Lavaca County in the Velehrad Community. This one-acre cemetery is located on the southern end of the property. SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall is located on the northern end of the property. This two-acre tract of land is located on County Line Road. County Line Road divides Lavaca and Fayette Counties. The SPJST Velehrad Cemetery was originally established as a National Cemetery. An article written about Filip Bucek in the “Amerikan” Narodni Kalander, 1889, states that Filip Bucek wanted to establish a National Cemetery. However, the citizens of the Velehrad Community did not think a cemetery was necessary because there was a cemetery at the church. (1) The cemetery they were
probably referring to was at St. Mary’s Church in Praha, Texas. The Velehrad citizens finally consented to contribute to build a fence around the cemetery. (2) The majority of Texas-Czechs who established the Cemetery were Czech Moravians. In addition, many of the individuals buried in the cemetery were Catholic but left the church for various reasons. The cloth map of the cemetery shows that the cemetery was divided into 54 lots. For some unknown reason, eighteen lots on the northern end of the cemetery were never part of the present day cemetery. (3) There are 48 known burials in the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery. The first burial that is documented occurred in July, 1878. This was the burial of Johana Bucek, wife of Filip Bucek. (4) An article written about Filip Bucek in the “Amerikan” Narodni
The dedication of the Texas Historic Cemetery Designation for the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery was held April 21, 2007. Pictured by the Historical Marker in front of the SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad hall and the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery are, left to right, Janie and David Bucek, Charles Hrncir, Alvin Jurena, Roy Bucek, and District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom.
Kalander, 1889, states that Filip Bucek was the first individual buried in the cemetery. (5) Bucek family members state that Filip Bucek was first buried in Praha. Later, he was buried in the Velehrad Cemetery. (6) St. Mary’s Church records do
not have a record of Filip Bucek’s death or burial. (7) Filip Bucek passed away on October 31, 1877. The last burial in the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery occurred at the beginning of 1998. This was the burial of Theodore Kubala, a World War II veter-
Please see Velehrad on page 7.
~ Inside ~ Lodge 8 Supports Weimar Youth Page 10 Lodge 38 Fund-Raiser
And the winner is . . . Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club member Ryan Henke searches for a winning ticket at the lodge’s banquet on April 22. The raffle raised more than $2,000 for renovations of the lodge hall. Assisting Ryan is Doug Henke, and at the microphone is District Seven Director Bob Bayer. More pictures on pages 20 and 21.
an. He was single and lived in Colorado. It was discovered he had relatives living in Schulenburg, Texas. His relatives decided to bury him in his grandfather’s cemetery lot. (8) Even though the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery was established in 1878, it was part of the 7 1/5 acre tract of land purchased by the Velehrad School Trustees in May, 1879 from W. F. Upton. The deed states that W. F. Upton donated a one-acre plot of land to the Velehrad School out of the 7 1/5 acre tract. (9) The donated acre in question is the present day SPJST Velehrad Cemetery.
Page 11 District One Sales Incentive Trip Page 21 Lodge 84 Youth Activities Page 26
Vitame Vas, 13,000 Riders! Lodge 1, Fayetteville welcomed about 13,000 cyclists in the BP MS 150 Bike Tour on Saturday, April 21. The Lodge 1 hall served as a rest station for bathrooms and food. The two-day cycling adventure from Houston to Austin raises funds for those with Multiple Sclerosis. More pictures on page 9.
Family Fun Dates ...............3 Interest Rates .....................3 SL Proclamation.................3 Lodge Letters .....................5 Reunions...........................12 Scholarship Winners..15-19 In Memoriam.....................22 Youth .................................23 Czech Culture...................28 Activities Calendar...........30
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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 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 FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER PHILIP McBEE, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: pnm@hyperhog.net 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 - Johnny Wiseman, III, FICF (866) 703-9182 • Mobile: (817) 475-5448 email: johnwwiseman3@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR - Charles Lindley, CFFM (432) 349-6759 email: kacha2u@hotmail.com DISTRICT FIVE - Ricky Peralta Mobile: (832) 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
DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 Home: (830) 393-9073
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JOHN HOELSCHER Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: johnh@spjst.com
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
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
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
SPJST LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM (LAM) Administrator Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935 email: ssandiwicker@aol.com
Editor’s Note Connecting with Previous Generations What awesome events David and I had the honor and pleasure to attend the weekend of April 21 and 22. The District Six Cemetery Organization hosted the dedication of the Texas Historic Cemetery Designation for the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery in Velehrad on Saturday, April 21. Much pride surrounded those in attendance — and rightfully so. Descendants of the charter members of SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad pulled together a couple years ago to restore the decrepit lodge building and nearby cemetery. It was a huge undertaking - but working together, these members restored the lodge hall, cleaned the cemetery, and obtained a historical marker. It was a proud occasion when generations of SPJST members gathered to unveil the beautiful marker and preserve history. This was a well-organized celebration for the almost 100 people who attended. Lavaca County Historical Commission Chairman Doug Kubicek opened the program by praising the many years of hard work that members put into restoring the cemetery and hall. Reverend Timothy Patrick Bucek of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville, Texas, delivered the invocation. “Cemeteries are special places,” he stated. “They are places we go to connect with previous generations.” Jerome Jurena, Jr. presented an informative, interesting and educational history of the cemetery and Lodge 19. Following the reading of the marker text by District Six Director Michael K. Ahlstrom, the marker was unveiled by Roy Bucek, Charles Hrncir, and Alvin Jurena. The benediction by Reverend Bucek closed the program. Attendees then continued the celebration down the road at SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia. Delicious cookies and punch were served. And, there
was an abundance of fellowship and fraternalism. To everyone who had a part in restoring the Velehrad Cemetery and Lodge 19 hall — congratulations on a superb job. Thank you for a grand celebration on April 21. Special thanks to Lodge 151, Wharton members David and Janie Bucek for sharing the very well-composed history which appears on page 1 and pages 7 to 12 of this week’s Vestnik. Fantastic Floresville Friends On Sunday, April 22, we spent the afternoon with the hard-working members at Lodge 107, Floresville. It was the lodge’s annual member appreciation banquet that included more than 100 people in attendance. Hats off to those who prepared the delicious meal and desserts. The meal was one of the best ever! Many members have worked hard to repair and update the lodge hall. It looks great. Thanks for your work. Thank you for inviting us to the hall and banquet, and congratulations on hosting a fantastic event. Congratulations, Winners! This week’s Vestnik features the 2007 SPJST Leadership Grant, General Freshman Scholarship, Technical Scholarship, and General Undergraduate Scholarship winners. Congratulations to everyone who is receiving a grant/scholarship this year. Thanks to those who generously donated to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive to make many of these scholarships possible. Best wishes to all of the grant/scholarship winners. Happy Mother’s Day! All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother. —Abraham Lincoln God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers. —Jewish Proverb —SPJST—
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FROM THE SUPREME LODGE SECRETARY-TREASURER
New Electronic Filing Requirements for Exempt Organzations According to the IRS, two new electronic filing requirements for taxexempt organizations went into effect after December 31, 2006. Certain tax-exempt organizations will have a new filing requirement imposed by the Pension Protection Act of 2006. For tax periods beginning after December 31, 2006, taxexempt organizations whose gross receipts are normally less than $25,000 must electronically file an annual notice. The IRS is developing a filing system for the annual electronic notice and will publicize filing procedures upon completion of the filing system. For the latest information about filing the annual electronic notice, you can: • Sign up for Exempt Organization’s EO Update, a regular email newsletter that highlights new information posted on the charities pages of irs.gov. To subscribe go to http://www.irs.gov/charities/content/0,,id=154838,00.html.
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Lodges will be required to file Form 990 electronically. Lodge leaders will receive notices from the IRS around July 1 regarding the new filing procedures. Please read the notice and follow all of the instructions. If you do not receive a notice by August 31, please call the Secretary-Treasurer’s office at the SPJST Home Office. More Information More information about e-filing for charities and non-profits, including the list of approved e-file providers, is available at the Charities and Non-Profits page on the IRS Web site at http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id =108211,00.html. Submitted by, Lanita Anglin Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates May 11 May 11 May 12 May 12 May 12 May 13 May 19 May 20
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 5/01/07 through 7/31/07.
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%
May 20 May 26 May 27 May 28 June 1-3 June 2 June 3 June 12 June 14 June 22-24 June 24 June 30 July 1 July 1 July 4
SPJST Float • Pearsall Potato Festival Parade (7) Lodge 48, Beyersville Workers’ Appreciation Night (2) SPJST Float • Strawberry Festival Parade, Pasadena SPJST Three-Gun Shoot Tournament Gunsmoke Shooting Range, Snook Lodge 25, Ennis 110th Anniversary (3) Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue (2) SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament Lions Park, Temple Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville hosts VFD Fish Fry/Auction (1) Lodge 258, Seguin Picnic • Starke Park (7) SPJST Float - National Polka Festival, Ennis (3) SPJST Float • Ellinger Parade (1) Memorial Day • SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed LIT Retreat • YMCA Hamman Ranch, Bandera Lodge 1, Fayetteville Fishing Contest (1) Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic • Star Hall (2) Lodge 87, Temple Annual Dinner (2) Flag Day Ceremony • SPJST Home Office, Temple District Six Camp • Stoney Creek Ranch, Columbus District Three YAD • Lodge 92, Fort Worth SPJST Float • Luling Watermelon Festival (1) District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 9, Snook Family Fun Day (1) Independence Day/Fourth of July SPJST Home Office Closed
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State FAC announces SPJST Legislature Awareness Week May 13 to 19 Dear Lodge FAC, The month of May will be a very busy month. A very important date to remember is May 13. Mother’s Day is a very special date for many. Please remember all of our mothers, and mothers-to-be this month by honoring them at your May meeting. They do so much in every day life without being thanked as often as they should be.
Who stayed up and took care of you when you were ill? Who nursed your wounds when you skinned a knee or elbow? Who brightened up your day when you were sad? Who made sacrifices for herself so you could have things that you wanted? Who stayed up and worried about your safe return when you were out late at night? Who was always there to encourage you when things did not go just the way that you wanted? Who gave you hugs and kisses even when you were bad? A mother’s energy knows no bounds and always has lots of love to go around, so on this her special day, tell mom how much you love her and cherish her. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, wherever you may be. Supreme Lodge Proclaims May 13 - 19 SPJST Legislative Awareness Week During its April meeting, the Supreme Lodge proclaimed May 13 19 as SPJST Legislative Awareness Week. SPJST Legislative Awareness Week coincides with Texas Fraternal Week, May 14 through May 18, at the Texas State Capitol. SPJST members who are planning to tour the Texas State Capitol during the week of May 14 through 18 are encouraged to check out the Texas fraternal display on the ground floor of the Capitol Rotunda. What can you and your lodge do to build “legislative awareness?” It all starts by taking the time to participate in the democratic process. That means voting. I am sending each lodge a stack of 50 voter registration
cards. If you’re not registered, just pick up a card at your meeting, fill in the blanks and send it in to the Registrar of Voters in your county. If you’re already registered, great! In that case, you can distribute the cards at an upcoming lodge activity. Don’t have an activity planned? Then how about setting up your lodge’s own “Voter Registration Drive?” If you need more cards, please give me or Tammy a call. We are working with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office on this project. Between now and October 2008, we want to distribute 10,000 voter registration cards. This is in conjunction with the Secretary of State’s VOTETEXAS program — a voter education program aimed at creating a new generation of informed and confident Texas voters. Throughout May and all year long, the Supreme Lodge encourages lodges and lodge members to build good relations with their public officials and to learn more about the legislative processes that impact our daily lives and the SPJST. Make it a point to invite your local and state public officials to your SPJST activities and special events. Let them experience the feeling of fraternalism in action. They may not always be able to come, but at least they’ve been asked and that’s a good start. Three-Gun Shooting Tournament New for 2007. SPJST will host its first Three-Gun Shooting Tournament on Saturday, May 12 at the Gunsmoke Shooting Range, located just east of Snook, Texas. Snook is located at the intersection of FM 60 and FM 2155, approximately 15 miles southeast of Caldwell in eastern Burleson County. The Three-Gun Shooting tournament was approved by the Supreme Lodge at its January meeting as another way to broaden the range of activities that SPJST provides for its members and the community at large. This will be a three-gun shoot and will include contests for rifle, pistol and shotgun. There will be an adult division - age 16 and above and a youth division age 15 and under. A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 21, and all shooters must sign a waver of release. The event will include skeet competition—two rounds of skeet (50 clay birds); rifle competition—20 shots at 100 yards with a hunting rifle (no target rifles allowed); and pistol compe-
tition—15 shots at three yards with a pistol and 15 shots at fifteen yards. Shotgun ammo will be furnished by SPJST. Shooter must provide rifle and pistol ammo. Registration is $60 per person for all three categories. $25 registration fee for each event if you choose to shoot only rifle, pistol or shotgun. This will be a merchant sponsored event, and there will be great prizes for each category and for the high overall shooter. To register for the competition, please call Tammy at (254) 773-1575 or (800) 727-7578 or via email at tammym@spjst.com. For information on the Gunsmoke Shooting Range, please check out its website at www.gunsmokeshootingrange.com. SPJST State Adult Horseshoe and Youth Washer Tournament The SPJST State Adult Horseshoe and Youth Washer Tournament will be held May 19 at Lions Park in Temple. Adults (age 16 and above) will pitch horseshoes. The tournament will be a team (two-person) format. Teams can be mixed (man and woman). The youth (ages six to 15) will pitch washers. The tournament will be a singles format and will be separated into two divisions: D1 - Ages 13 through 15; D2 - Ages 6 through 12. You must be a current SPJST member to enter. Equipment will be provided by SPJST. For additional information or to pre-register, contact Tammy (254) 773-1575 or (800) 727-7578 or email tammym@spjst.com. You can also contact me at (210) 413-3053 or email cejenke@wmconnect.com. Remember Our Fallen Soldiers Monday, May 28 is Memorial Day Please remember all of our fallen soldiers and also, remember our troops overseas and at home. Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed in 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans “To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to ‘Taps.’” SPJST District Three members, especially, take note: The SPJST Float and SPJST State Royalty will be participating in the National Polka
Festival parade in downtown Ennis on Saturday, May 26. The SPJST will also be manning a membership information booth throughout the day. If you get a chance, drop by and say, “Hi!” SPJST Flag Day Observance June 14 All SPJST members are cordially invited to attend the SPJST Flag Day Ceremony on Thursday, June 14 at the SPJST Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street in Temple. Parking will be available on the north side of the building. The ceremony will start at 9 a.m. The winning Youth Flag Day Essay will be announced and read at the ceremony. Please make plans to attend this very Patriotic Day. (This will also be a good time for you to drop in and see the great progress being made on the SPJST Home Office addition!) SPJST Graduates Once again, the Vestnik will devote an issue of the newspaper to pay tribute to our 2007 SPJST graduates, recognizing them for their hard work and achievement. For more information, contact Vestnik Editor and Director of Communications Melanie Zavodny at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com. Fraternal (FAC) Mid-Year Report It may seem a bit early, but keep in mind that the pink Mid-Year Form, which is found on page 10 of your Fraternal Reference Guide, will be due in the office of the SFAC on July 13. Please take a few minutes to look over the form. If you have any questions or if you need help filling out the form, you may contact Tammy Martinez, myself or your District FAC. As always, please call if you need assistance. I can be reached at (210) 413-3053 or Tammy Martinez at (254) 773-1575 or (800) 727-7578. Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —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
Happy birthday to Lodge 1, Fayetteville members celebrating their birthdays in May: May 1 Clifford M. McAlexander Linherd Minar May 3 Bradley J. Dunk Lloyd J. Jurecka May 4 June C. Hruska May 10 John A. Minarcik May 11 Carol J. Chovanec May 12 Avery Marshall May 18 Cecelia B. Vasicek Alicia Baca Needham May 23 Shanna L. Peschel Jenna N. Gerik May 24 Robert E. Krenek, Jr. May 26 Margaret M. Wilson May 28 Tiffany L. Blacka May 29 Mark A. Krivacka We hope your day is as special as you are! Lodge 1 Sunshine Club —SPJST—
Next Meeting—May 20 Our next meeting will be Sunday, May 20 at 3 p.m. at the Legion Tap Room. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Lodge 4 Hallettsville members make door hangers Happy Birthday, Lodge 1, Fayetteville Members!
door hangers. They are very colorful, and each has a different design. Lunch was then enjoyed.
Dear Members, Our lodge met Sunday, April 1, 2007, at the Legion Tap Room at 2 p.m. President Joe Siptak opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes to the last meeting and gave the financial report. There was no correspondence. Youth Leader Robin Scott reported on the youth activities. District Six Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik was present. She told the members that the District Six youth camp will be held in Columbus this June, and she will have pictures at the District Six Spring Meeting on April 29. Lodge 30, Taiton will host District Six YAD in July. FAC Annie Vahalik reported the materials arrived for the door hangers. The Join Hands Day project will be made after the meeting with the youth club assisting. The decorated door hangers will be given to the residents at Hallettsville Rehab and Stevens Convalescent Center. Sunshine Chairman Lillie Balusek reported the monthly bingo will be held at Stevens Convalescent Center, and in-room visits will be made at Hallettsville Rehab. President Siptak reminded the members that our May meeting has been changed to the 20th at 3 p.m. at the Legion Tap Room. Door prize winners were Annie Vahalik, Susan Siptak, Helen Zabransky, Lillie Balusek, Mark Siptak, Gaynell Chudej, Elizabeth Vahalik, Jonathan Vahalik, and Viola Holy. Everyone then enjoyed making the
Lodge 8, Weimar reports on April meeting SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar met on Monday, April 23, 2007, at the Veterans Hall in Weimar. President Leo Jares called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed in memory of our deceased members and for our armed forces serving in Iraq and elsewhere. All of our officers
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were present. State FAC Chester Jenke and Mrs. Jenke along with District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar were visitors at our meeting. We always love to see them attend and visit with us. Chester gave us an update on all fraternal activities coming up in the future, and Karen gave us a report on where District Six stands in insurance sales for the year. She gave a very upbeat report. Member Kyra Kabernik, a student at Weimar High School, gave us a presentation on her upcoming trip to England, Ireland, and Wales in June. She was accepted into the People to People Student Ambassador Program, an educational travel program founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The lodge made a monetary donation to Kyra to help defray some of her expenses. Gene and Henrietta Veselka and George and Erline Janik attended the dedication of the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery Texas Historic Cemetery Marker on April 21. They reported a very good crowd was in attendance.
SPJST Three-Gun Shooting Tournament Saturday, May 12 Gunsmoke Shooting Range
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Snook, Texas
Located just east of Snook and eight miles West of College Station on Highway 60, then south on County Road 295
Contest Includes 1 2 3
GRAND PRIZE!
Benelli Nova Pump 12-Gauge Shotgun
Skeet Shooting Competition Two rounds of skeet (50 clay birds). Rifle Shooting Competition 20 shots at 100 yards with a hunting rifle. No tripods, bench rests or supports. No .22 caliber rifles. Pistol Shooting Competition 15 shots at three yards and 15 shots at fifteen yards.
Thanks to our sponsors:
Slovacek’s Sausage of Snook and
Citizen’s State Bank
of Somerville, Deanville Snook and Brenham
Founded in 1897, the SPJST Shotgun ammo will be provided by SPJST is a fraternal Rifle and pistol ammo must be provided by shooter. organization providing Texans Registration is $60 per person for all categories. with life insurance, $25 registration fee for each separately. family activities and community services. Prizes for each category and high overall shooter.
Competition starts at 9 a.m.
To register, please call Tammy Martinez at (254) 773-1575 or via email at tammym@spjst.com
Youth Division - age 15 and under • Adult Division - age 16 and above A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 21 and sign a release form.
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Gene and Henrietta also attended the retirement reception honoring SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Curator Dorothy Pechal in Temple on April 18. Birthday celebrants for April were Marie Cernoch, Michael Hoaks, Henry Melnar, John Michalcik, Annie Polnick, Evelyn Post, Barbara Veselka, Melissa Veselka, Klinton Vornsand, Trey Allen Vornsand, and Arthur Zarosky. We wish them many more happy birthdays. A memorial service will be held at our May meeting on May 28. Fraternally, JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone: Mother’s Day Barbecue this Sunday The Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue is this 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! Fraternally, Shirley Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 133 San Antonio meets May 20 Good news! Our next monthly meeting will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center. We will have a short meeting which will be followed by refreshments and a games party. Members are asked to bring a snack to share. I hope to see you there. Respectfully, Jarolyn Popp —SPJST—
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2007 SPJST State Adult Horseshoe and Youth Washer Tournament Saturday, May 19, 2007 Lions Park in Temple, Texas Registration 9 a.m. • Play begins 10 a.m. Players are encouraged to bring chairs. Prizes will be awarded to the top four places in both tournaments. The tournaments will be played in a round-robin format. Equipment will be provided by SPJST. Adults (ages 16 and above) will pitch horseshoes. The tournament will be a team (two-person) format. Teams can be mixed (man and woman). Youth (ages 6 to 15) will pitch washers. The tournament will be a singles format and will be separated into two divisions: D1 - ages 13 to 15; D2 - ages 6 to 12. You must be a current SPJST member to enter. The $7 per person entry fee includes morning snacks and refreshments, a delicious lunch, a chance at awards, door prize drawing, and most importantly, lots of fraternal fun! RSVP your spot in the tournaments by calling: SPJST Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (254) 773-1575 or (800) 727-7578 email: tammym@spjst.com
Lodge 169 Brenham members enjoy meal Lodge 169, Brenham met at Bilski’s Camp House on April 26, 2007, at 7 p.m. for its regular meeting. Fried chicken was furnished, and everyone brought a side dish which turned out to be a nice meal enjoyed by all present. There were 10 present for the meeting. President Annette Bilski opened the meeting, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Secretary-Treasurer Glenda Weyand gave her reports. She was to call to see which team the SPJST is sponsoring in the little league so that members interested could go to the games. Annette was also to call Brian to see if he was able to work anything out about the Blue Bell 100th anniversary celebration. We were happy to have Mr. and Mrs. Haak. We haven’t seen them for a while. Mr. Haak is having a back problem so we wish him the best. We enjoyed our visit with them. Annette has had foot surgery and is back to work (light duty), but it still bothers her so we wish her a speedy recovery. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting—June 28 The next regular meeting will be the fourth Thursday in June which is June 28. So see you there. Leroy Kamas, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 179 Warrenton meets May 10 Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at 7 p.m. at the Carmine Lions Club Building. President Orville Kunkel called the meeting to order. There were 11 members present and one special guest. Our special guest was District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak. President Kunkel led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes of the previous meeting. Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer’s report. Both reports were accepted as read. Associate Sales Agent Ricky Weyand reported that we have one new member, Alma Jean Bell. We welcome her into Lodge 179. District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak gave a brief report on sales in the district and state,
along with a brief discussion about updating beneficiaries on insurance certificates. Birthdays for April are Juanita Ellis (April 18), Michael Flinn (April 12), Kailei Gaines (April 26), Kristina Klump (April 2), Kellie Peck (April 12), Kerstin Siptak (April 14), Elda Wessels (April 11), Dustin Wied (April 5), Ronnie Zwernemann (April 22). Congratulations to all! Next Meeting—May 10 Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 10. Brenda Callahan and Ricky Weyand volunteered to cook hamburgers for this meeting. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. The meeting adjourned with food, fun, and fellowship with lucky Alfred Baack winning most of the bingos. Fraternally, Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 201 BleiblervilleNelsonville hall hosts May 20 fish fry, auction Lodge 201, BleiblervilleNelsonville will be the site of the Seventh Annual Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry and Auction on Sunday, May 20, 2007. The event will start at noon. A children’s area will be provided. Come out and meet your friends for this community event! James Balke —SPJST—
Lodge 239, Hondo meets May 17 We would like to invite all members to our next meeting on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at Hondo City Park No. 2. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Door prizes will be given. If you have any questions, please call Reporter Felix Palomo, Jr. (830) 4261320. —SPJST—
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Velehrad Cemetery Continued from page 1. In addition, the article written in the “Amerikan” Narodni Kalander, 1889, states that V. Apton from Schulenburg donated the land for the cemetery. (10) This article was written in Czech and later translated into English. W. F. Upton’s name may have been misspelled in the translation. In June, 1888, the Velehrad School Trustees sold one-acre of land to Jacob Vackar, President of the Congregation of Free Thinkers of Lavaca and Fayette Counties. (11) This acre of land later became the site of the SPJST Lodge Hall. Then in February, 1924, the Velehrad School Trustees traded 5 1/5 acres of land on the west side of the cemetery for four acres of land on the east side of the cemetery to build a new school. (12) Many of the Czech-Texans, who helped establish the Velehrad
Cemetery and were buried in the Velehrad Cemetery, helped establish SPJST (Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas) and were active members of this fraternal organization. Ferdinand Breska was elected the first vice president of SPJST at the first convention on July 1, 1897. (13) I. J. Gallia, the first president of SPJST has three brothers buried in the Velehrad Cemetery. They are Josef, Karel, and Valentin Gallia. There were several meetings held in different communities in Texas before SPJST was established. The last meeting before the organization of SPJST was held in the home of John Bucek. Valentin Gallia, I. J. Gallia, Ferdinand Breska, Mikolas Havel, and others were present at this meeting to call for the state meeting that took place at La Grange and to ask for the charter of SPJST Lodge Velehrad No. 19. (14) Barbara Bucek, wife of John Bucek, told her grandson’s wife, Carrie Bucek, that she served kolaches at the meeting.
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Members of the District Six Cemetery Organization are, left to right, Albert Olsovsky of Lodge 23, Moravia; Eddie Vrana of Lodge 23, Moravia; Alvin Jurena of Lodge 19, Velehrad; Vlasta Bartos of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; Philip Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; David Bucek of Lodge 151, Wharton; District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom of Lodge 32, Victoria; and District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar of Lodge 30, Taiton.
(15) In addition, some descendants of the individuals buried in the Velehrad
Cemetery served as officers in the SPJST Supreme Lodge. F. K. Bucek, son of Charles Bucek, served as vice
District Three Honors Sales Agents Sunday, April 29, 2007 • Lodge 180, Burleson
PHOTO 1 and PHOTO 2: Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, left, presents appreciation awards to District Three Director Johnnie Krizan and District Three State Field Representative Philip McBee for their roles in Action ’06 — SPJST’s 2006 membership cam-
paign. They were recognized at the District Three Sales Agents Banquet, held April 29 at Lodge 180, Burleson. PHOTO 3 and PHOTO 4: Director Krizan, right, presents appreciation awards to Vice President McBride and SFR McBee.
LEFT PHOTO: Front, left to right, Ruth Krizan, Diana Wiseman, Dean Carender, Sheri Humphreys, Lydia Dobecka, Jerry Kucera, Janice Kaluza, and Sandra Jones. Back: District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, Johnny Wiseman, Jack Carender, Donald Cernosek, Milan Dujka, Larry Chapman, Ben Jarma, Daniel
Roznovsky, Freddie Kaluza, District Three SFR Philip McBee, and SL Vice President Gene McBride. RIGHT PHOTO: Thanks to, left to right, Pat Dieterich, Peggy Dobecka, Andrew Dulock, Anna Dulock, Lakn Dieterich, and Bob Dobecka, all of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, for their service at the banquet.
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president of SPJST from 1941 to 1945. (16) Josef Gallia’s grandson, August Kacir, (17) and great-grandson, Sidney Kacir, served as legal advisors for SPJST. SPJST members conducted the burials of individuals in the Velehrad Cemetery. Many of the services were conducted in the SPJST Lodge Hall. The funeral services were held in the Czech language. Ferdinand Miculka, son-in-law of Charles Bucek, was the lay minister at many of these funerals. Students who attended the Velehrad School were allowed to attend the funeral services at the Velehrad Cemetery. (18) When SPJST Velehrad Lodge No. 19 held its meetings and socials during the prohibition era, they would hide their moonshine or homemade liquor in John Bucek’s monument. His monument was made out of pewter and housed a secret compartment for mementoes. Four sides of the monument can be unscrewed to reveal the secret compartment. (19) The decline of the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery occurred after World War II ended. When the soldiers of the Velehrad Community returned home after the war, they left the community. A few members of the SPJST Lodge Velehrad No. 19 tried to main-
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SPJST Velehrad Cemetery Historical Marker SPJST Velehrad Cemetery Residents of the Velehrad Community who were mostly immigrants form Moravia, created this cemetery to serve their burial needs. Filip Bucek, a Czech resident of the community, envisioned the idea of creating a national cemetery, but he passed away in 1877 before the burial ground was established. Family tradition says Filip was buried in Praha and later reinterred here. The earliest known burial in this cemetery is that of his wife, Johana Bucek, in 1878. Among those buried here are founders and members of the SPJST (Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas), a Czech fraternal benefit society established in 1897. Ferdinand Breska, the first vice president of the SPJST, is buried here. The local SPJST lodge was located near the burial ground, and members conducted funeral services for many of those buried in Velehrad Cemetery. The decline of the cemetery coincided with the end of World War II, when many Velehrad residents moved away from the community. The cemetery stands as a reminder of the Czech-Moravian community established here more than 100 years ago. The SPJST continues to care for the graveyard. Historic Texas Cemetery – 2005 —SPJST—
tain the cemetery. The cemetery became overgrown with tall grass, brush, and trees. (20) In the year 2002, the Velehrad Cemetery became the responsibility
of the SPJST District Six Cemetery Organization. Officially, the Velehrad Cemetery became part of the SPJST District Six Cemetery Organization in the fall of 2004. The
name of the Velehrad Cemetery was changed to the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery. (21) The purpose of this non-profit cemetery organization is to engage in establishing, maintaining, managing, operating, improving, and conducting a non-perpetual care cemetery business. The Board of Directors consists of a representative from each local lodge in SPJST District Six and the District Director. This organization meets once a year. (22) The Velehrad, Moravia, and Shiner SPJST Cemeteries are part of this cemetery organization. Since the Velehrad Cemetery became part of the SPJST District Six Cemetery Organization, several improvements have been made to the cemetery. The grass is mowed regularly. The trees and brush have been removed. Also, the old fence in front of the cemetery has been removed. In June, 2004, a granite cemetery sign was placed in the cemetery. Three baby markers were purchased for unmarked graves. Last of all, many more improvements are planned for the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery. —Written in 2005 by Janie Bucek
District Seven Spring Sales Seminars Submitted by District Seven State Field Representative Hector Garcia, FIC LEFT PHOTO: Laredo Class. Front, left to right, Ignacio Salazar, Gloria Gonzalez, Margarita Trevino, and Jose Noe Flores. Back: Pete Espinoza, Jesus Rodriguez, Jose Berlanga, David Linares, Jose Flores, Ricardo Oropeza, Mateo Cabello, Guillermo Llianos, and Hector Vitela. RIGHT PHOTO: Corpus Christi Class. Front, left to right, Maria Coronado, Priscilla Molina, and Linda Yturria. Back: Larry Wilks, Nancy Wilks, Oscar Longoria, Betty Ramirez, Leo Longoria, Jerry Sijansky, and District Seven Director Bob Bayer.
LEFT PHOTO: San Marcos Class. Front, left to right, Patricia Garcia, Guadalupe Lopez, and Monta Foster. Back: Jerry Sebek, Melvin Strey, Jarolyn Popp, Arthur Lopez Sr., Everett Kaminsky, and District Seven Director Bob Bayer. CENTER PHOTO: San Antonio Class. Left to right,
Mike Rodriguez, Carlos Rosas, Wendy Pruski, and Director Bayer. RIGHT PHOTO: Floresville Class. Front, left to right, Linda Ramey, Polly Bayer, Maxine Pavliska, Heather Moczygemba, and Colleen Jenke. Back: Mr. Ramey, Ms. Ramey, Jesus Huizar, Director Bayer, and Chester Jenke.
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Lodge 1, Fayetteville Welcomes BP MS 150 Bike Tour The BP MS 150 Bike Tour is a two-day cycling adventure from Houston to Austin that raises funds to help people living with Multiple Sclerosis. On Saturday, April 21, 2007, the entire town of Fayetteville, Texas, was watching, cheering, and celebrating with the riders en route to La Grange to end day one of the two-day ride. Approximately 13,000 riders came through Fayetteville using SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville as a rest station for bathrooms and food. The hall was also available to everyone in attendance to witness the rich Czech heritage in our small
Footnotes 1. “Filip Bucek F139,” Fayette County, Texas Heritage (Dallas: Curtis Media, Inc., 1996) II, p. F140. 2. Ibid. 3. Cloth map of Velehrad Cemetery. 4. St. Mary’s Church Records, Praha, Texas, 1878. 5. Fayette County, Texas Heritage, op. cit., II, p. F140. 6. Kubicek, Eugene and Georgia; Personal interviews on April 17, 2004 at the Velehrad Cemetery. 7. Bartsch, Rev. Edward C.; Pastor at St. Mary’s Church; Telephone interview on March 31, 2004. 8. Jurena, Alvin; Personal interview on February 1, 2003, at the Velehrad Cemetery. 9. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca Land Deeds, Vol. 5, page 189. 10. Fayette County, Texas Heritage, op. cit., II, p. F140 11. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca Land Deeds, Vol. 22, pages 361-362. 12. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca Land Deeds, Vol. 96, pages 503-504. 13. Nick A. Morris, A History of the SPJST, A Texas Chronicle, 18971980 ( Temple: Stillhouse Hollow Publishers, Inc. 1984), page 22. 14. F. K. Bucek, The Bucek Family (Hallettsville: Walter Malec), page 9. 15. Bucek, Carrie; Personal interview in the 1980’s. Barbara Bucek gave the information to Carrie Bucek in the Spring of 1937. 16. Morris, op cit., page 142. 17. Charles and Marilyn Hrncir, Gallia, (Austin: Kinko’s, 1994), page 157.
18. Jurena, Alvin and Olsovsky, Albert; Personal interview on January 30, 2005. 19. Krischke, Norman; Personal interview on April 24, 2004 at his home. 20. Jurena, Alvin; Personal interview on February 1, 2003 at the Velehrad Cemetery.
town. The day was fun-filled with music and people cheering the riders with bells and horns as well as bubbles. It was a sight to see! Fayetteville and Lodge 1 are honored to be a part of this great event. Thank you to everyone—riders, volunteers, donors, sponsors, steering committees, and the wonderful Texas communities who helped make this 180-mile ride a huge success! —Submitted by Sharon Fritsch, Lodge 1 President —SPJST—
21. Ahlstrom, Michael, SPJST District Six Director; telephone interview on January 9, 2004. 22. By-laws of SPJST District VI Cemetery Organization, 2002. Bibliography Books: Bucek, F.K. The Bucek Family.
Hallettsville: Walter Malec, 1960’s, page 9. Fayette County, Texas Heritage. Vol. II. Dallas: Curtis Media, 1996, page F140. Hrncir, Charles and Marilyn. Gallia. Austin: Kinko’s, 1994, page 157.
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Honors Members
LEFT PHOTO: At the April 1 meeting, Lodge 6, Cottonwood Vice President Ray Perez, far right, presents 50-year pins to, from left, Jeanette Beseda, Johnnie Krizan, and Catherine Jaynes. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 6 honors April birthday cel-
ebrants. They are, left to right, Bobby Dobecka, Jerelene Lenart, George Straten, Marie Horak, Irene Peterson, Kristy Lenart, and Keith Hykel. They were recognized at the April 1 Lodge 6 meeting.
LEFT PHOTO: Lydia Dobecka accepts a 50-year pin for Carol Ann Dobecka Toliver on April 1 at the Lodge 6 meeting. Presenting the pin is Lodge 6 President Milton Peterson.
RIGHT PHOTO: Evelyn Stuckly and Mary Neckar were honored for their February birthdays at the February 4 Lodge 6 meeting.
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Morris, Nick A. A History of SPJST, A Texas Chronicle, 1897-1980. Temple: Stillhouse Hollow Publishers, Inc., 1984. Simicek, MU Dr. Josef. The Pilgrims for Hope. Vol. I. Verovice, Czech Republic; Siltex, 1994. Simicek, MU Dr. Josef. The Pilgrims for Hope. Vol. II. Frenstat, Czech Republic: Gremrot, 2001. By-Laws: Bylaws of SPJST District Cemetery Organization, 2002.
The State of Texas: County of Lavaca Land Deeds, Vol. 5, page 189.
Jerry Sebek receives Top Producer Sales Award
The State of Texas: County of Lavaca Land Deeds, Vol. 22 pages 361-362.
2006 District Seven Top Producer in Earned Premium Jerry Sebek, left, receives the eagle trophy award in San Marcos from District Seven State Field Representative Hector Garcia. Thanks, Jerry, for all your hard work and dedication to SPJST and District Seven. Way to go!
The State of Texas: County of Lavaca Land Deeds, Vol. 96, pages 503-504. —SPJST—
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Interviews: Ahlstrom, Michael, SPJST District Six Director; Telephone interview on January 9, 2005. Bucek, Carrie; Personal interviews in 1993. Bartsch, Rev. Edward C.; Telephone interview on March 31, 2004. Jurena, Alvin; Personal interview at the Velehrad Cemetery. Jurena, Alvin and Olsovsky, Albert; Personal interview on January 9, 2005. Krischke, Norman; Personal interview on April 17, 2004. Kubicek, Eugene and Georgia; Personal interview on April 17, 2004, at the Velehrad Cemetery. Map: Cloth map of Velehrad Cemetery. Records: St. Mary’s Church Record, Praha, Texas, 1878.
History of SPJST Velehrad No. 19 Lodge Hall The SPJST Velehrad No. 19 Lodge Hall is located on a two-acre tract of land in the northern part of Lavaca County in the Velehrad Community. The lodge hall is located on the northern end of the property while the original Velehrad Cemetery is located on the southern end of the property. This two-acre tract of land is located on County Line Road. The SPJST Velehrad No. 19 Lodge Hall was built by Lodge Radhost 114 C.S.P.S. (Cesko Slovanska Podporujici Spolek). Lodge Radhost 114 C.S.P.S. (Czech Slavonic Benevolent Society) purchased a one-acre tract of land for the lodge hall in August, 1895 from the Velehrad School Trustees. (1) This one-acre of land was part of the 7 1/5 acre tract of land purchased by the Velehrad School Trustees in May, 1879 from W.F. Upton. (2) The tworoom lodge hall was built in 1895 (3)
and housed a hall and a library. (4) The 1883 Velehrad School (5) was located on the west side of the lodge hall property. (6) On September 11, 1911, Lodge Radhost, 114 C.S.P.S. sold an undivided 1/2 interest in the one-acre land, hall, and library to SPJST Lodge Velehrad No. 19 of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas in Lavaca County. (7) SPJST Velehrad Lodge No. 19 was a charter member of SPJST (8) and the members of this lodge helped establish SPJST (Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas). The last meeting before the organization of SPJST was held in the home of John Bucek. Valentin Gallia, I.J. Gallia, Ferdinand Breska, Mikolas Havel, and others were present at this meeting to call for the state meeting that took place at La Grange and to ask for the charter of SPJST Lodge Velehrad No. 19. (9) Ferdinand Breska was elected the first vice-president of SPJST at the
Lodge 8, Weimar Supports U.S. Ambassador Trip for Kyra Kabernik
LEFT PHOTO: Congratulating Kyra Kabernik are, left to right, District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, Lodge 8 President Leo Jares, and State FAC Chester Jenke. Kyra is a member of Lodge 8 and a freshman at Weimar High School. She
received a check from Lodge 8 to help defray expenses for her June 11 to 30 trip to England, Ireland, and Wales as a U.S. Ambassador. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 8 President Leo Jares presents a check and an SPJST teddy bear to Kyra.
first convention on July 1, 1897. (10) The lodge hall was much larger than it is now. Ida Gallia Hrncir states in her journal that storms damaged most of the large lodge hall. (11) One half to one third of the lodge hall was sold in the 1940s to raise money for the maintenance of the Velehrad Cemetery. (12) Today, the lodge hall is a small one-room building. Not only did the lodge hall serve as a community center lodge room, it also served as a school. When the enrollment of the 1883 Velehrad School was too large, school was conducted in the Velehrad Lodge Hall. An addition was made to the original school house in 1901. (13) It is not known if school was held in the lodge hall after 1901. Julia Krupala Jurica from the Velehrad Community referred to the lodge hall as “The School” because her mother attended school in the lodge hall. (14) Business meetings and socials were held in the Velehrad Lodge Hall. The C.S.P.S. and later the SPJST Club of Velehrad would conduct a business meeting in the morning followed by dinner at noon. After dinner, dancing would occur in the clubroom. Beer was sold in the building that was next to the lodge hall. (15) When the members of the SPJST Velehrad Lodge No. 19 held their meetings and socials during the prohibition era, they would hide their moonshine or homemade liquor in the John Bucek monument in the Velehrad Cemetery. (16) His monument was made out of pewter and housed a secret compartment for mementoes. Four sides of the monument could be unscrewed to reveal the secret compartment. Funeral services were conducted in the SPJST Velehrad No. 19 Lodge Hall by SPJST members. Double
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doors were provided on the east side of the lodge hall so a casket could be brought into the building. Alvin Jurena from Velehrad Community stated that the funeral of his grandfather, Frank Jurena, was held in the lodge hall. (17) The funeral services were conducted in the Czech language. Ferdinand Miculka was the lay minister at many of the funerals. Students who attended the nearby Velehrad School were allowed to attend the funeral services. (18) The deadline of the Velehrad Community occurred after World War II ended. When the soldiers of the Velehrad Community returned home after the war, they left the community. (19) As a result, active membership in SPJST Velehrad Lodge
No. 19 decreased. The last meeting of the Velehrad Lodge was held on February 16, 1999. (20) In the year 2002, the SPJST Velehrad No. 19 Lodge Hall, the oneacre lodge hall lot, and the Velehrad Cemetery became the responsibility of the SPJST District Six Cemetery Organization. Officially, the lodge hall, the lodge hall lot, and the Velehrad Cemetery became part of the SPJST Cemetery Organization in the fall of 2004. In addition, the twoacre tract of land on which the lodge hall is located became known as the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery. (21) During the spring of 2006, the outside of the hall was renovated by SPJST District Six members. The inside of the hall is in its original
state. Also, the lodge hall contains its original furniture. —Written in 2006 by Janie Bucek The research on this paper was done by Janie and David C. Bucek, members of Lodge 151, Wharton. Footnotes 1. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca County Deeds, Vol. 22, pages 361-362. 2. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca County Deeds, Vol. 5, page 189. 3. Theodore Hamilton Leslie, Thesis: The History of Lavaca Schools, June 1935 (Austin), page 208.
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4. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca County Deeds, Vol. 97, pages 454-455. 5. Henry R. Maresh and Estelle Hudson, Czech Pioneers of the Southwest (Houston: Western Lithograph, 1934), page 178. 6. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca County Deeds, Vol. 96, pages 503-504. 7. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca County Deeds, Vol. 97, pages 454-455. 8. Nick A. Morris, A History of the SPJST, A Texas Chronicle, 18971980 ( Temple: Stillhouse Hollow Publishers, Inc. 1984), page 22. 9. F. K. Bucek, The Bucek Family (Hallettsville: Walter Malec), page 9. 10. Morris, op cit., page 22.
Scenes from Lodge 38, Kovar Annual Fund-Raiser Sunday, April 22, 2007 • Lodge 38, Kovar Hall The officers of Lodge 38, Kovar wish to express their appreciation for all who supported us during our fund-raiser on April 22, 2007. It is through the support of our members and friends that we are able to maintain our great SPJST Hall as a viable asset to our community. We especially want to thank those who help us faithfully year after year in our efforts. These include Betty Barta, Diane Barta, Gilbert, Linda and Courtney Barta, Darren Bunte, Chrissy Depine, Geraldeen Faust, Jesse and Jean Hajdik, Johnnie Hajdik, Alfred Hellinger, Ed and Estella Hughes, Johnnie
and Rita Janak, John Kelly, Paul and Rose Lastovica, Stanley and Jean Lastovica, Mickey and Chelsea Mikulenka, Wilbert and Ray Palla, Bill and Edna Mae Psencik, Wilma Rice, Ashley Swinney, Ray and Annie Tompkins, Craig Wallace, Alvin and Mary Ann Zimmerhanzel, and Edwin and Donna Zimmerhanzel. Johnnie Janak, President Edwin Zimmerhanzel, Vice President —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Darren Bunte stirs the stew. PHOTO 2: Jesse Hajdik prepares the chicken. PHOTO 3: Ray Tompkins fries the chicken.
RIGHT PHOTO: Rita Janak takes charge of the kitchen. Thanks to everyone who helped with the event.
LEFT PHOTO: Handymen Gilbert Barta and Fred Hellinger. CENTER PHOTO: Mickey and Chelsea Mikulenka get ready for the auc-
tion. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured are Paul Lastovica, Alvin Zimmerhanzel, and Edwin Zimmerhanzel.
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11. Charles and Marilyn Hrncir, Gallia, (Austin: Kinko’s, 1994), page 157. 12. Jurena, Alvin; Personal interview on February 1, 2003 at the Velehrad Cemetery. 13. Leslie, op cit., page 208. 14. Jurica, Julia Krupala; Personal interview on June 4, 2004. 15. Hrncir, op cit., page 157. 16. Krischke, Norman; Personal interview on April 24, 2004 at his home. 17. Jurena, Alvin; Personal interview on February 1, 2003 at the Velehrad Cemetery. 18. Jurena, Alvin and Olsovsky, Albert; Personal interview on January 30, 2005. 19. Jurena, Alvin; Personal interview on February 1, 2003. 20. Jurena, Alvin; Personal interview on January 29, 2006. 21. Ahlstrom, Michael, SPJST District VI Director; telephone interview on January 9, 2004.
Lodge 49, Rowena welcomes new member Lodge 49, Rowena welcomes new member Colt Tate Schwertner. He was born March 7, 2007, in Brownwood, Texas. Colt is the son of Matt and Randa Schwertner of Comanche. Colt was welcomed home by his sister, Tracy Lynn. His grandparents are Maynard and Nancy Schwertner of Rowena and Randall and Joyce Mull of Waco. Great-grandparents are Ernest and Annie Braden of Wall. Colt’s sales agent is Sylvia Rollwitz of Rowena. —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK Bibliography Books: Bucek, F.K. The Bucek Family. Hallettsville: Walter Malec, 1960s, page 9. Hrncir, Charles and Marilyn. Gallia. Austin: Kinko’s, 1994, page 157. Leslie, Theodore Hamilton. Thesis: The History of Lavaca Schools. Austin, 1935, page 157. Maresh, Henry and Hudson, Estelle. Czech Pioneers of the Southwest. Houston: Western Lithograph, 1934, page 178.
Dear Readers, I show rabbits for fun and competition. I recently attended the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the Texas Rabbit Breeders Association State Show. I did very well with my Netherland Dwarf Rabbits. My Senior Otter Doe received Best Opposite Sex of Breed at both shows. I also showed Californian and
Black New Zealand Rabbits. At the state show, I was surprised to receive a trophy for second place in the Netherland Dwarf Sweepstakes. Taking care of rabbits is a lot of work, but it can be fun and exciting when you win at a show. If you are looking for a hobby, rabbits are great! JoAnn Mazoch —SPJST— Lodge 80, Holland youth JoAnn Mazoch displays trophies she won for showing rabbits.
Morris, Nick A. A History of SPJST, A Texas Chronicle, 1897-1980. Temple: Stillhouse Hollow Publishers, Inc., 1984, page 7. Interviews: Ahlstrom, Michael, SPJST District Six Director; Telephone interview on January 9, 2005. Jurena, Alvin; Personal interview on February 1, 2003, at the Velehrad Cemetery. Jurena, Alvin; Personal interview on January 29, 2006. Jurena, Alvin and Olsovsky, Albert; Personal interview on January 30, 2005. Jurica, Julia Krupala; Personal interview on June 4, 2004. Krischke, Norman; Personal interview on April 17, 2004, at his home. Records: The State of Texas: County of Lavaca Land Deeds, Vol. 5, page 189. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca Land Deeds, Vol. 22 pages 361-362. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca Land Deeds, Vol. 96, pages 503-504. The State of Texas: County of Lavaca Land Deeds, Vol. 97, pages 454-455. —SPJST—
Colt Tate Schwertner
Lodge 80, Holland youth wins trophies at rabbit shows
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!
Jez family Descendants of John and Anna (Sefcik) Jez will have a family reunion on Sunday, July 8, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central Texas Sportsman’s Club near Lake Belton in Belton, Texas. The dress is casual and comfortable. A covered dish meal will be served at approximately 12:30 p.m. Plates, silverware, cold drinks, tea, and coffee will be furnished. No alcoholic beverages
are allowed on the Club’s premises. A short business meeting will be held after the meal. For more information, contact Jan Huber (254) 7787697. Irene Marek Lodge 24, Cyclone
Zycha family The Zycha family will hold its reunion on July 21, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crosby Community Center, 409 Hall Road in Crosby, Texas. Catered Mexican dinners and all the trimmings, tea, and coffee will be served. Please bring a dessert. RSVP by July 10 to Raymond Zycha; Frankie Zycha; or Dorothy Zycha (281) 839-1240 for a head count for the meal. Dorothy Ann Walts Lodge 65, Crosby
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Dedication of the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery Texas Historic Designation Saturday, April 21, 2007 • SPJST Velehrad Cemetery and SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall
LEFT PHOTO: The Lodge 19, Velehrad hall before restoration in August, 2005. (Photo by Philip Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville) RIGHT PHOTO:
The Lodge 19, Velehrad hall following restoration in March, 2007. (Photo by Leo Jares of Lodge 8, Weimar)
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured by their relatives’ (twins Mildred and John Matula) graves are, left to right, Debra Schwartz Bowling, Martha Matula Schwartz, Jerome Matula, and Olga Matula Aylor. CENTER
PHOTO: The inside of the Lodge 19 hall features the original furniture and wall hangings. RIGHT PHOTO: Attendees of all ages gather for the unveiling of the historical marker in Velehrad.
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured in the lodge hall are, left to right, David and Janie Bucek, District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, and District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom. CENTER PHOTO: Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, left, presents an SPJST Ritual book to Lodge
19 President Alvin Jurena, right. Looking on is Director Ahlstrom. RIGHT PHOTO: Jodie Bawcom, left, points to her grandparents in a 1920s photo that hangs in the lodge hall. Also pictured are, left to right, Olga Kurc, Roy Bucek, Mickey Rice Hagens, and Joyce Bucek Mardis.
LEFT PHOTO: District Six Cemetery Committee member Vlasta Bartos attends with her grandson Craig Cerny, both of Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. PHOTO 2: Lavaca County Historical Commission Chairman Doug
Kubicek welcomes everyone to the Lodge 19 hall. PHOTO 3: Lavaca County Clerk Elizabeth Kouba and Lavaca County Judge Ronnie Leck. PHOTO 4: David Bucek stands by the beautiful marker.
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Dedication of the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery Texas Historic Designation Saturday, April 21, 2007 • SPJST Velehrad Cemetery and SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall
LEFT PHOTO: Jurena family members gather in Velehrad. They are, left to right, Jerome, Jr., Eugene, Jordan, Alvin, and Steven. Jerome, Eugene, and Alvin are brothers. Eugene, Steven, and Jordan represent three generations. CENTER PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Tim
Pospisil, Albert and Dorothy Olsovsky, Ollie Pospisil, and Dot and Eddie Vrana. RIGHT PHOTO: Reverend Timothy Patrick Bucek delivers the invocation. In back are, from left, Albert Olsovsky, Eddie Vrana, Alvin Jurena, and David Bucek.
LEFT PHOTO: Attendees walk through the clean and restored Velehrad Cemetery. The cemetery is neatly groomed with trees and grass. CENTER PHOTO: Pictured are Janie and David Bucek and son
David, Jr. RIGHT PHOTO: Visiting a relative’s grave are, left to right, Mickey Rice Hagens, Roy Bucek, Olga Kurc, Jodie Bawcom, and Joyce Bucek Mardis. In back is Ian Harris.
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Charlotte and Charles Bucek and Janie and David Bucek. CENTER PHOTO: Visiting at Lodge 23, Moravia following the dedication are, left to right, Jerome
and Patricia Jurena and Alma and Alvin Jurena. RIGHT PHOTO: In front of the Lodge 23, Moravia hall are Evelyn Matula, left, and District Six SFR Karen Kaspar. The hall was built in 1912.
Before and after photos of the SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad hall. Thanks to Philip Vahalik for the before photos and Leo Jares for the after photos.
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2007 SPJST Leadership Grant Winners
CHARLIE NANCE ANDERSON
JARRET JOHN DLUHOS
TRACI LYNN DOBECKA
WHITNEY MAE DOBECKA
Lodge 18, Elgin Elgin High School Daughter of Charles Ray Anderson and Teresa Ann (Bowen) Anderson College - Undecided Early Childhood Education
Lodge 30, Taiton El Campo High School Son of Maurice Dluhos and Sue Dluhos Texas Tech University Law
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Connally High School Daughter of Robert and Peggy Dobecka Sam Houston State University Dentistry
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Abbott High School Daughter of Shirley Marie Dobecka McLennan Community College Child Development
BRANDON M. DRAPELA
LINDSEY MEGAN GREEN
BRYANT ADAM HUNTER
JARED M. JAROSZEWSKI
Lodge 30, Taiton El Campo High School Son of Thomas F. Drapela, Sr. abd Brenda M. Drapela Wharton County Junior College Biology
Lodge 29, Taylor Taylor High School Daughter of David Scott and Carol Diane Green College - Undecided Early Childhood Development
Lodge 25, Ennis Ennis High School Son of David Eldon Hunter and Jenna Lee Hunter Texas Tech University Pre-Medicine
Lodge 185, New Braunfels Geronimo Navarro High School Son of Barry and Joan Jaroszewski Texas State UniversityKinesiology
JERROD L. RYAN
ASHLEY MARIE SCZECH
KYLE GARRETT SKRABANEK
JAMES “TREY” STOLTE, III
Lodge 25, Ennis Liberty Christian High School Son of Laure A. Krajca and W. Lance Ryan Texas Tech University Civil Engineering
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje El Campo High School Daughter of Glenn and Debbie Sczech Wharton County Junior College Elementary Education
Lodge 17, New Tabor Caldwell High School Son of Gary and Susan Skrabanek Texas State Technical College Diesel Mechanics
Lodge 185, New Braunfels Geronimo Navarro High School Son of J.C. and Karen Stolte Texas Tech University Finance/Real Estate
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2007 SPJST General Freshman Scholarship Winners
MARCUS EARL BLUM
RICKY BRENEK
SANDRA KAY DARILEK
Lodge 229, Abilene Wylie High School Son of Rebecca Lynn Nelson Race and Paul Omar Begnoche Oral Roberts University Youth Ministry
Lodge 17, New Tabor Caldwell High School Son of Larry Earl Blum and Lisa Rene Blum Texas A&M University-Kingsville Wildlife Management
Lodge 47, Seaton Rogers High School Son of Eugene and Barbara Brenek Texas A&M University Sports Science
Lodge 88, Houston Bellaire High School Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David W. Darilek Texas State University Mathematics
Nick Morris Scholarship
Gladys Yates Scholarship
JUSTIN GLENN BEGNOCHE
SALLY ANNE DIERSCHKE
SARAH DRAPER
LAUREN ELIZABETH EUBANKS
CHRISTINE ELISE GARBS
Lodge 160, San Angelo Wall High School Daughter of Mollie Dierschke and Monroe Dierschke, Jr. Texas Tech University Food Science and Technology
Lodge 215, South Plains Tahoka High School Daughter of Kelly Draper College - Undecided Engineering
Lodge 17, New Tabor Caldwell High School Daughter of Charles Lee Eubanks and Julie Ann Eubanks Texas A&M University Interdisciplinary Studies (Lower)
Lodge 17, New Tabor Caldwell High School Daughter of Jeffery Jerry Garbs and Judith Ann Garbs Texas A&M University Business
ANGELINE RENE HOLUB
KENDRA ELISE HUGHES
WESLEY JAMES
KELLY JOHNSON
Lodge 67, Schulenburg Hendrickson High School Daughter of Gay and Dale Holub Texas A&M University Pre-Optometry
Lodge 186, Caldwell Caldwell High School Daughter of Todd and Carol Hughes University of Texas at Austin Nutrition
Lodge 54, West West High School Son of Mike and Patti James Stephen F. Austin State University Kinesiology
Lodge 183, Arlington Arlington Lamar High School Daughter of Mark Leroy Johnson and Diane Marie Johnson Hardin Simmons University Physical Therapy
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District Six Scholarship
Otto Hanus Scholarship
2007 SPJST General Freshman Scholarship Winners
TRAVIS ANTHONY KRPEC
MATTHEW DAVID MARTINAK
JAMIE LYNN PILAT
Lodge 156, Baytown Longmont High School Son of Mike and Sue Knaus College - Undecided Business
Lodge 30, Taiton El Campo High School Son of Raymond David Krpec and Deborah Renee Krpec College - Undecided Accounting
Lodge 88, Houston Spring High School Son of Richard and Annette Martinak Texas A&M University Petroleum Engineering
Lodge 10, Shiner St. Paul High School Daughter of Curtis Ray Pilat and Denise Kay Pilat Texas A&M University Biology
TERA MISHA PYLE
DAWN RENEE RACKEL
HAYLEY BROOKE REGAS
CHRISTOPHER V. ROZNOVSKY
Lodge 28, East Bernard B.F. Terry High School Daughter of Tedri Evelyn Pyle Houston Community College Fashion/Business
Lodge 13, Dime Box Dime Box High School Daughter of Douglas and Dorothy Rackel Texas A&M University Chemical Engineering
Lodge 151, Wharton Wharton High School Daughter of Margaret Johnson Texas A&M University Aerospace Engineering
Lodge 88, Houston Cypress-Fairbanks High School Son of Vincent Louis Roznovsky and Robin Lanell Roznovsky Texas A&M University Biomedical Science
LUCAS LEON SCHOPPE
JESSICA ALLYN SCHUMANN
LEAH MICHELLE SIJANSKY
COURTNEY NICOLE STOVER
Lodge 17, New Tabor Caldwell High School Son of Curtis and Theresa Schoppe Texas State University Music Education
Lodge 13, Dime Box Texas Tech High School Daughter of the late Gregory Schumann Blinn College Liberal Arts
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Floresville High School Daughter of Jerry Wayne Sijansky and Jane Sijansky Texas A&M University - Kingsville Architectural Engineering
Lodge 188, Centerville Franklin High School Daughter of Jerry Allen Stover and Rhonda Lynn Turner Stover Navarro College Undecided
Otto Hanus Scholarship
Myles Marek Scholarship
Sid Pokladnik Scholarship
KIRK MICHAEL KNAUS
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2007 SPJST General Freshman Scholarship Winners
MATTHEW JUSTIN SVOBODA
JOSHUA ALLEN TAY
KATIE STEFKA WRIGHT
Lodge 172, Pasadena Deer Park High School Son of James R. and Janet L. Svoboda University of Houston Electrical Engineering
Lodge 25, Ennis Ennis High School Son of James David Tay and Donna Marie Tay Tarleton State University Aviation Science
Lodge 139, Danbury Dripping Springs High School Daughter of Marilyn Stefka Wright and Ronald Dean Wright Texas State University Business
DANIEL JEROD BECKENDORF
JONATHAN ROSS NESKORA
KYLE LANE PRASEK
Lodge 182, Falls County Chilton High School Son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckendorf Texas State Technical College Diesel Mechanics
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Hallettsville High School Son of Joseph and Debra Neskora Texas State Technical College Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Hallettsville High School Son of Melissa Holy Prasek Texas State Technical College Electrical/Computerized Control Systems
SHAUNA SIMCIK BLACK
MEGAN MARIE DONNELLY
Lodge 160, San Angelo Wall High School Daughter of Gary and Peggy Black Texas Tech University Exercise/Sports Science
Lodge 92, Fort Worth W.E. Boswell High School Daughter of James Lawrence Donnelly and Penny Lou Donnelly Howard Payne University Biology
2007 SPJST Technical Scholarship Winners
2007 SPJST General Undergraduate Scholarship Winners
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2007 SPJST General Undergraduate Scholarship Winners
JACEE RENAE HILL
LINDSEY ANNE KISSKO
RACHEL ANN PSENCIK
Lodge 88, Houston Magnolia High School Daughter of Rhonda Vaja and Robert Gindrat Texas A&M University Education
Lodge 80, Holland Holland High School Daughter of Danny Wayne Hill and Linda Ray Hill Texas A&M University Interdisciplinary Studies (Education)
Lodge 160, San Angelo Wall High School Daughter of Michael John Kissko, Jr. and Elizabeth Anne Kissko Angelo State University Kinesiology
Lodge 24, Cyclone Rogers High School Daughter of Wayne and Regina Psencik Texas A&M University History/Horticulture
Otto Hanus Scholarship
TRACY GINDRAT
JOSHUA DERICK ROWELL
ETHAN CLAY SCHUMANN
KARIANNE MARIE SHUPAK
JEREMY TAY
Lodge 6, Cottonwood China Spring High School Son of John David Rowell and Cecilia Sandra Rowell McLennan Community College Optometry
Lodge 13, Dime Box Cypress Falls High School Son of the late Gregory Schumann Blinn College Information Technology
Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Brenham High School Daughter of Dee S.L. and Edwin D. Shupak, Jr. Texas A&M University Business
Lodge 25, Ennis Ennis High School Son of Jimmy and Donna Tay Texas A&M University Aerospace Engineering
MICHAEL STEVEN TEPERA
MICHAEL SHAE TIERCE
CHARLES E. WAYBOURN, II
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Colonial Forge High School Son of Gary Steven Tepera and Janet Kay Hessong Tepera Texas A&M University Aerospace Engineering
Lodge 66, Waco Axtell High School Son of David Earl Tierce and Sharon Kay Tierce St. Edwards University Environmental Science
Lodge 183, Arlington Joshua High School Son of Charles Edward Waybourn and Patricia Ann Waybourn University of Texas - Arlington Business Administration
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Scenes from Lodge 107, Floresville Annual Members Banquet Sunday, April 22, 2007 • Lodge 107, Floresville Hall
LEFT PHOTO: Demonstrating Rhythm ’07 and the “SPJST Band” are, left to right, State FAC Chester Jenke, Ryan Henke, Oscar Korus, Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny, District Seven Director Bob Bayer, Glen Pruski, and Wendy Pruski. Not shown is Lian Pruski. CENTER PHOTO: Ella Bess
Kolenda, second from right, visits with past youth leaders and district youth counselors, left to right, Polly Bayer, Maxine Pavliska, and Liz Bielefeld. RIGHT PHOTO: Thomas and Lucille Novak, left, welcome everyone to the banquet.
LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to everyone who prepared the meal and brought desserts. Some of the workers are, left to right, Liz Bielefeld, Diane Korus, Tayler Korus, Doug Henke, Roxy Bertrand, and Polly Bayer. CENTER PHOTO: Brandon Korus, left, and Logan Pawelek. RIGHT
PHOTO: A 100 percent SPJST family! Pictured are, front, left to right, Polly Bayer, Roxy Bertrand, Wendy Pruski, and Bob Bayer. Back: Larry Bertrand, John Bayer, Joshua Bayer, Zachary Bayer, and Glen Pruski, all members of Lodge 107, Floresville.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth members get creative! CENTER PHOTO: District Seven Director Bob Bayer, left, and State FAC Chester Jenke, right, congratulate Lodge 107 for receiving the First Step award in the 2006
SPJST Lodge Incentive Program. Holding the plaque is Lodge 107 President Glen Pruski. RIGHT PHOTO: Doug Henke collects silent auction pages. The auction raised funds for the youth club.
LEFT PHOTO: Members and guests prepare their plates. PHOTO 2: Lodge 107 Youth Club member Tayler Korus and District Seven Youth Counselor/Lodge 107 Youth Leader Wendy Pruski. PHOTO 3: Bill and
Maxine Pavliska. RIGHT PHOTO: Oscar Korus brings in the barbecue chicken. Thanks to everyone who prepared the delicious meal and set up for this year’s banquet.
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Scenes from Lodge 107, Floresville Annual Members Banquet Sunday, April 22, 2007 • Lodge 107, Floresville Hall
LEFT PHOTO: District Seven Director Bob Bayer, far left, and State FAC Chester Jenke, far right, present medals to the 2006 Lodge 107 officers for their participation in the Action ’06 membership program. 2006 officers are, left to right, President Glen Pruski, Financial Secretary Liz Bielefeld, First Vice
President Larry Bertrand, Second Vice President Oscar Korus, Secretary Connie Jo Purchis, FAC Polly Bayer, Treasurer Diane Korus, Roxy Bertrand, and Youth Leader Wendy Pruski. RIGHT PHOTO: Active lodge members receive Every Day Hero pins for their service to Lodge 107. Thanks!
LEFT PHOTO: Henry Sralla, left, accepts a 50-year pin for his nephew Timothy Sralla from Director Bayer. PHOTO 2: Director Bayer, right, presents a 50-year pin to William Frank Bayer. PHOTO 3: State FAC
Chester Jenke presents an Outgoing Officer plaque to Connie Jo Purchis for her years of service to Lodge 107. RIGHT PHOTO: State FAC Jenke awards the Lifetime Achiever plaque to Liz Bielefeld.
Scenes from District One Sales Agents’ Fishing Incentive Trip District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak, pictured photo 1, hosted a fishing incentive trip on April 27, 2007, for his top 2006 agents. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to Boyd who caught the big fish! BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Proudly displaying their fish are, left to right, Boyd Maxwell, Clint Roberts, SFR Bill Orsak, and Ronnie Pflughaupt of Lodge 1, Fayetteville.
Boyd Maxwell of Lodge 234, Luling prepares to reel in the big one!
Clint Roberts of Lodge 171, Lockhart enjoys the adventure.
BELOW: Congrats to the four men for their catch of the day!
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In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ROBERT “BOB” FURCH. Robert Jim Furch, 80, of El Campo passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007, at Country Village Care in Angleton. He was born on July 8, 1926, in Hallettsville to the late Joseph and Karolina (Svoboda) Furch. He was a longtime resident of El Campo for 49 years. Robert was a World War II Army veteran and retired from Wharton County Precinct 4. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, St. Philip Catholic Church, and the VFW. He is survived by children Bob Furch and wife Linda of Angleton, Bill Furch and wife Janice of Corpus Christi, and Diana Furch of New Braunfels; grandchildren Kimberly (Furch) Garrett and husband Chris, Kirk Furch and wife Ginger, Chad Furch, Daryl Kachmar and wife Tracy, and Billy Kachmar; and greatgrandchildren, Jadeyn Elizabeth Garrett, Cody Kachmar, Tristan and Pierce Furch, and Dylan Kachmar; and sister Della Pustka of Shiner. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Adell Zamazal Furch; and sister Marie Dornak. Visitation was Friday, April 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. A parish rosary was recited at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Funeral services followed at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Gary Janak officiating. Interment followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Kirk and Chad Furch, Billy and Daryl Kachmar, Chris Garrett and Greg Kutach. August Malik served as honorary pallbearer. Memorials may be made to St. Philip Church in El Campo, Holy Trinity Church in Angleton, American Diabetes Association, or for Parkinson’s disease. Resolution Committee Charlene Smith Karen Holub Lillian Bartek —SPJST—
We, the members and officers of Lodge 117, Robstown, offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of HENRY JOE RASKA, 62, of Agua Dulce, Texas, who passed away in a Houston hospital on Friday, March 23, 2007, after a long, courageous battle with leukemia. He was a teacher and farmer in the Agua Dulce area for many years. Henry Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Emma Annie and Louis Joe Raska; and son Keith Alan Raska. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Dianne Raska of Agua Dulce; daughter Kelli (Dan) Hughes and grandson Peyton, all of Austin; son Joe Douglas Raska of Corpus Christi; sister Evelyn (J.T.) Hulme of Jacksonville, Texas; brothers Raymond (Shirley) Raska and Jimmy (Betta) Raska, all of Sinton. Visitation was from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, March 26 with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Holmgreen Mortuary in Alice. The funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 27
at the Holmgreen Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Leukemia Society; the American Cancer Society; or the American Heart Association. Respectfully submitted by, Betty Jurica, Secretary —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy We, the members of Lodge 35, Elk, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed member, FLORENCE ESTA FRAZIER, age 91 of Axtell. She passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, at a local hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 1 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Curtis Holland and Pastor J.C. Crocker officiating. Burial followed at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation with the family was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 30 at the funeral home. Florence was born November 16, 1915, in Hubbard, Texas, to Leslie and Beulah (Smedley) Culverhouse.
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She was a member of SPJST Lodge 35, Elk and the Williams Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and embroidery; played guitar and piano; and she loved music, dancing with Mr. Frazier, and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband “Hubby” in 1996. Survivors include daughters Virlene Kelly of Waco and Nancy Milner of Axtell; son Charles Wayne Frazier of Vidor; sister Mildred Mitchell of Robinson; grandchildren Sherry Lynn, David Wayne, Stephen Brian, Cheryl, Melanie, and Cynthia Dawn; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were D.E. Milner, Eugene Kelley, David Frazier, Stephen Frazier, John Frazier, Kenneth Frazier, Roger Pick, and Joe Parker. May she rest in peace. Fraternally, Elizabeth Kubitza —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ELTON ADAMCEK, 75, of El Campo who died Tuesday, April 24, 2007. He was born on March 1, 1932, in El Campo to Louis V. and Lillie Pcterka Adamcek. Elton was employed as a supervising pipe fitter on a variety of large construction projects. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Helen Marlow Adamcek of El Campo; daughters, Kitty Hancock of Victoria, Tyra Young of Ingleside on the Bay, and Judy Schmidt of Victoria; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister Bernice Keinarth and brother Merill Adamcek, both of El Campo. A memorial service was held Saturday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Joyce McCormick officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Steven Ministry. Resolution Committee Charlene Smith Karen Holub Lillian Bartek —SPJST—
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SPJST Youth Section State Youth Director: time for summer camps, District YADs Dear Youth Leaders, What an amazing 2006-2007 youth year it has been! With everything that’s going on, it’s an exciting time to be an active SPJST Youth Club member! The youth year officially ends on May 31, 2007. That makes this a busy time. That’s especially true for our District Youth Counselors who are preparing for their District Youth Achievement Days and District Summer Camps. Rhythm ‘07 Membership Drive Thanks to all of you for promoting the Rhythm ’07 membership drive. It’s going great, and we are well on our way to reaching our goal of 700 youth applications in the ages 0 to 17 category. Remember, the top youth club in each district will receive a Boom Box Karaoke System valued at $150. If your youth club has the most applications issued in the state, your youth club will win $500! Also, remember that there are incentives for youth club members, too. For each completed recruiter card, the youth receive an Orel Buck, which is good for merchandise in the SPJST store, one chance at the prize drawing (a MacBook and printer valued at $1,200), and five merit points. For more information on the Rhythm ’07 Membership Drive and related incentives, please refer to the back of your 2007-2008 rulebook. The entire program is explained in the back of the book. Youth Club Officer Elections All youth clubs will elect officers for the 2007-2008 youth year at their May meetings. Information regarding youth club officer positions, their duties, and the election process can be found in your Youth Club Hand Book.
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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 Important Notice: Vestnik Projects Must Be in May 31 Please note that the absolute last day that I will accept May Vestnik projects is May 31. No projects will be accepted after May 31 for the 2006-2007 youth year. Flag Day Contest Entries Due May 31 All SPJST youth are encouraged to enter this year’s Flag Day Contest for kindergarten to high school senior. There’s also a coloring contest for youth members ages eight and under. Several prizes will be awarded in both
the Flag Day Contest and the coloring contest. Information on the Flay Day contests is available from youth leaders. Also, please note that the SPJST Home Office will sponsor its annual Flag Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 14. Camp Tee-Shirt Orders Due This year’s camp tee-shirts are available for sale. Order forms are available from youth leaders. The deadline to order is May 31. Teeshirts will be delivered to summer camp, or you can have them mailed to you. President’s Volunteer Service Award Forms due June 1 The deadline for the President’s Volunteer Service Award is June 1. Forms (available from youth leaders) must be submitted to me by June 1 in order to receive awards for this year. Please encourage your youth to participate in this program. Call or email me for more information. Leaders-in-Training Retreat June 1 to 3 The Leaders-in-Training (LIT)
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retreat will be held at YMCA Hamman Ranch in Bandera Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3. This will be an opportunity for all of the LITs to learn what their responsibilities are at camp through fun activities and informative sessions. LITs must attend in order to assist with their district’s summer camping season. LITs will also assist their youth leaders in youth clubs throughout the year. Who is eligible to be a Leader-InTraining? LITs must be high school age — that means they must be entering at least the ninth grade this fall — and be considered trustworthy and responsible by their youth leader and District Youth Counselor. LIT forms are available from youth leaders. Another Important Notice: Merit Points Must Be in June 15 Merit points for the 2006-2007 youth year are due June 15. That’s the absolute deadline. No merit point sheets will be accepted after this date. We will be totaling all points and determining the youth club, district, and state winners after June 15. Make sure the points are submitted on the pink and green sheets. No other for-
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Participates in American Cancer Society Relay for Life Dear Readers, *C*itizens *U*nited for *R*esearch and *E*ducation Because cancer has affected us all in one way or another, Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club raised money and participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The Relay is about being a community that takes up the fight. The Relay is a unique way to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society. Our youth club helped sponsor team C.U.R.E. whose goal is to raise money for research, educational programs, advocacy and
patient services. The Relay for Life is an all night walk/run event involving teams of eight to 15 members who keeps at least one member on the track for a scheduled period of time. The Relay took place at the Ennis High Track on Friday, April 27 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Hundreds of people joined in the fight against cancer. In addition, in a touching ceremony, luminarias were lit in honor of cancer survivors and to remember those who lost their battle with cancer. Remember, there is no finish line until we find a cure! Jerrod Ryan, President —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Leader Margaret Krajca, left, and Youth Club President Jerrod Ryan present a check to C.U.R.E. Representative Sharon Honza. RIGHT PHOTO: Members representing Lodge 25, Ennis pictured with C.U.R.E. team members are, left to right,
Adam Martinek; Lodge 25 President Eugene Dolezal and wife Mildred; Margaret Krajca; Blake Ryan, Youth Club President Jerrod Ryan; Jordan Hunter; Assistant Youth Leader Betty Macalik; Kathleen Tay; Sharon Honza; and Assistant Youth Leader Rita Holland.
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mat will be accepted. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
YAD. Call your DYC for more information.
Quarterly Reports due June 15 Keep up the good work on getting the quarterly reports completed and turned in on time. All incentives and any other money that your youth club receives is based upon these reports. So please complete them and send them to me on time. I want to make sure that all youth clubs are getting the money and recognition they deserve.
2007 YAD Schedule District One—Sunday, July 15 Caldwell Civic Center District Two—Sunday, July 22 Lodge 18, Elgin District Three—Sunday, June 24 Lodge 92, Fort Worth District Four—June TBA Briarstone in Abilene District Five—Sunday, July 1 Lodge 88, Houston District Six—July 15 Lodge 30, Taiton Community Center District Seven—July 15 Floresville Elementary School
District Youth Achievement Days YADs are just around the corner. Listed below are the dates and locations of all the District YADs. Please note that YAD cards are due to your DYC 20 days before your District’s
SPJST Summer Camp Summer camps are also coming up. Listed below are the dates and locations of all the District Summer Camps. This year’s camp theme is “SPJST – Rockin ’07.” Call your DYC for more information. District Camp Schedule District One Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29 Forest Glen in Rosebud District Two Friday, July 6 to Monday, July 9 Camp Hope in McGregor District Three Friday, July 19 to Monday, July 22 Camp Hope in McGregor
District Four Friday, July 6 to Monday, July 9 Camp Hope in McGregor District Five Sunday, July 15 to Wednesday, July 18 YMCA Camp Cullen on Lake Livingston in Trinity District Six Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24 Stoney Creek Ranch in Columbus District Seven Thursday, June 7 to Sunday June 10 WOW Camp in Bandera
SPJST Cross Training (May Vestnik Project) - Pool Safety This project earns a maximum 40 points in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than May 31, 2007, to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________
Pool Safety Every year, approximately 43,000 people are injured in and around swimming pools and more than 600 people drown in home or public pools. Half of the pool fatalities occur in the yards of single-family homes.
Jenna and her friends just got to summer camp. It is hot and they want to go swimming. Guide them to the pool. (20 Points)
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Here are some pool safety tips you should follow: 1. Never go swimming without a parent or lifeguard supervising you even for just a short time. 2. Do not go over or under any fences to get into a swimming area. 3. Stay away from pool filters, as the suction force may injure you or prevent you from surfacing. 4. If you are not a good swimmer and you want to go in a pool or swimming area, you should make sure that a parent or adult is with you. 5. Don’t swim alone or allow others to swim alone. 6. Check the pool area regularly for glass bottles, toys or other potential accident hazards, and let an adult know if you find a hazard. 7. Keep CD players, radios and other electrical devices away from pools or nearby wet surfaces. 9. Stay out of the pool during rain or lightning storms. 10. Never dive into an above-ground pool and check the water depth before plunging into an in-ground pool. Keep clear of the area near a diving board. 11. Don’t swim if you’re tired or have just finished eating. Source: Insurance Information Institute
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List below three things that you do to stay safe around pools. Use the back of this page if you need more room. (20 Points) 1. ________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________
VĚSTNÍK New Rule Books If you have not already received your new youth club handbooks for this year, let your DYC or me know and we can make arrangements to send some to you. Clarification on YAD Rule I have received quite a few questions on the photography category theme for this upcoming season. The photography category theme is “still life.” The questions have been, “What exactly is still life?” Below is an explanation on what still life is and will be the definition that the judges will be using. Please share this information with your youth club members. A still life is a work of art depicting inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace objects which may be either natural (flowers, game, sea shells and the like) or man-made (drinking glasses, foodstuffs, pipes, books and so on). Popular in Western art since the 17th century, still life paintings give the artist more leeway in the arrangement of design elements within a composition than do paintings of other types of subjects such as landscape or portraiture. Fraternally, John Hoelscher State Youth Director —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth visits family Dear Readers, Dobry den! On Saturday, I went to visit my great-grandma, Annie Martinek, with my girlfriend. On Sunday, I helped my grandpa, Johnnie I. Krajca, with the Sunday
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Morning Polka Show. Then, I went to Great-Grandma’s again and brought my accordion. I played several polkas and waltzes while she sang along. Her favorite was “Ceverny Bily”. We have our youth club officer elections this Sunday, and I will be running for president. Spanem bohem a na shledanou. Blake Ryan —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on April meeting The April 1, 2007, meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was held at the Taiton Community Center. The meeting was called to order by President Jarrett Dluhos at 3:30 p.m. Youth club members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll of officers and members was called by Secretary Danielle Zalman. Zach Lamberth, Reagan and Reid McGuill, and Curtis Schoelman were introduced as guests at the meeting. The March meeting minutes were read by Secretary Danielle Zalman. The treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Kenna Bubela. Under old business, members were reminded of the following dates: Sunday, April 29 SPJST District Six Spring Meeting hosted by Lodge 23, Moravia Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3 LIT Retreat at Hamman Ranch in Bandera, Texas Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24 District Six Camp at Stoney Creek Ranch in Columbus, Texas
Sunday, July 15 District Six Youth Achievement Day hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton Saturday, August 4 State Youth Achievement Day Members were reminded that it was time to make their hotel arrangements for State YAD. Thanks was given to all who helped with the Taiton Altar Society Chicken Dinner. New business included YAD cards
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being available for pick up. The cards are due at the June meeting. Youth Leader’s Report Mrs. Bubela reported on the Youth Leaders Retreat. She also informed the youth that on April 14, the youth club members are encouraged to help the adult lodge with their Join Hands Day project. Jacob Supak was the April birthday celebrant. Poems were read, and door
Order Your SPJST 2007 Camp Tee-Shirt Today
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 Name_______________________________ Lodge_____________ Address/City/Zip_________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Donates Can Tabs, Eyeglasses Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club donates can tabs and used eyeglasses at the District Three Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 22, 2007, at Lodge 84, Dallas. Left to right are Youth Leader Margaret Krajca, Jennifer, Misty, and April Dvorak and accepting the tabs is SYD John Hoelscher.
Please order the following tee-shirts. Adult $7.00 Small (34-36) _____ Medium (38-40) _____ Large (42-44) _____ X-Large ____ Adult XX-Large $8.00 _______ Youth $6.00 Small (6-8) ______
Adult XXX-Large $9.00 ______
Medium (10-12) ______
Large (14-16) ______
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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prizes were exchanged. The next meeting will be held on May 6 at Mr. Gatti’s at 5:30 p.m. The graduation social will also be held. The contest is a short story to each of the three graduating seniors. The charity will be to bring a Mother’s Day card and gift for our mother. Kenna Bubela made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and it was seconded by Danielle Zalman. The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m. Stephanie Fucik, age 15 Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas youth attends spring meeting Dear Readers, I went to the District Three Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 22, 2007. It was held at my home lodge—Lodge 84, Dallas. I liked getting to see the kids from other lodges in the district.
as part of the Texas Trash-Off. After our pick up, we had a great lunch with more than 20 members of the adult lodge and youth club. Thank you for your great support. On May 5, our Join Hands Day project was at the Windcrest Nursing Center in Copperas Cove. We planned to work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More details later. We will conduct our new youth club officer elections for president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Information on these positions can be found in the SPJST Youth Club Handbook. I entered the kraslice egg decorating contest. I won third place in my age group. My mom and I are planning to attend camp this summer. This will be my first time to go. I am very excited and can’t wait to see everyone there. Fraternally, Melinda McClellan, age 8 Treasurer —SPJST—
Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point Youth Club meets May 13 in Cyclone Dear Readers, On April 15, 2007, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club participated in our Adopt-A-Highway program
Meeting at Lodge 24, Cyclone On May 13, Lodge 246 adults and youth club members will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Flag Hall in Cyclone, Texas, to help support Lodge 24, Cyclone for its Mother’s Day Barbecue Dinner. All camp and LIT applications are due to District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky by May 11. Bobby Hagen, President —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Hunts Easter Eggs Dear Readers, On Saturday, April 7, 2007, an Easter egg hunt was organized at Lodge 84, Dallas in celebration of Easter weekend. While the grown-ups hid about 200 eggs, Bessie served hot dogs to keep us occupied. After we ate, the hunt was on to find the most eggs. When we ran outside, it was snowing! But, the snow didn’t slow us down. Sam Malone found the most — 55 eggs. Bessie awarded cash prizes to everyone. Then, we all gathered to hold our meeting. Our president, Ryan Edwards,
called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Motto. We discussed old business and new business and ended with show and tell. Our next meeting will be on May 5 following our Join Hands Day activity at the lodge hall. Rachel McManus, age 11 Vice President —SPJST—
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Mother’s Day Crossword CLUES ACROSS
CLUES DOWN
1. Female parent 3. Anxious to do 6. Remembered thought
1. Affectionate name for mothers 2. Something nice 4. Gadget 5. Give back Across 1. Mother 3. Eager 6. Memory
Down 1. Mamma 2. Treat 4. Gizmo 5. Repay
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Color the Patriotic Picture
All SPJST members ages eight and under can participate. All participants’ names will be entered in a drawing for prizes. All entries will be exhibited at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. Entries must be postmarked by May 31, 2007. Mail entries to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503.
Hey, Kids ages 6 to High School Senior! Enter Today!
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FLAG DAY E S S A Y C O N T E S T
What is it? Each year, the SPJST sponsors a Flag Day Contest to promote patriotism and creative writing. Who Can Enter? All SPJST members age six to high school senior. Youth club membership is not required. 2007 Theme “Patriotism and What It Means to Me.” Grand Prize Award $150 Academy gift certificate and winning entry will be submitted for publication in the Vestnik. Runner - Up Prizes Ages 6 to 8 $50 Academy Gift Certificate Ages 9 to 11 $50 Academy Gift Certificate Ages 12 to 14 $50 U.S. Academy Gift Certificate Ages 15 to High School Senior $50 U.S. Academy Gift Certificate Participation Awards All participants will receive a participation certificate. Youth club members will also receive 20 merit points in the Merit Point System. Judging Entries will be judged by a panel of writing specialists. Judging is based on the entry’s creativity, grammar and neatness. The Rules Write Flag Day essay or poem with the theme
“Patriotism and What It Means to Me” in mind. Essay length must be between 150 to 500 words. Entries must be typed. Entries must be original and created by the youth member. Entries become the property of the SPJST and will not be returned. Entries must include a cover sheet with the following information: participant’s name, address, phone number, and lodge number. Entries must be postmarked by May 31, 2007. Got Questions? Call State Youth Director John Hoelscher at (800) 727-7578 or e-mail johnh@spjst.com Mail entries to: SPJST State Youth Director John Hoelscher c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
Name ___________________________________ Age________ SPJST Lodge No. ________________
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Učme se Česky Let us Study Czech Lekce Třínáctá Lesson 13 Accent (stress) and Intonation In this lesson, we will discuss some rules and guides to speaking correct Czech, and using stress and
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one single unit with the word following, and are always accented: Do Prahy (doprahy), po válce (poválce).
these prepositions are said in full and accented: VE středu, KE mně, SE mnou, ZE školy.
2. In the case of three or more syllables, there is a secondary accent on the third syllable: PRÁ-co-VÁ-ti, VZDĚ-la-VÁ-ti, zA-palo-VÁ-ti.
4. If the preposition consists of only one consonant — v, z, s, k, —it must be joined in a single sound with the word following k vám kvám — not ke vám: V Novém Yorku (not ve Novém Yorku).
3. One syllable prepositions form
5. Before other groups of consonants
6. Prepositions are pronounced in full if the word following begins with the same sound: VE Vídni, KE kostelu, SE sestrou, ZE země. The reason for this is because double consonants are pronounced as single consonants in Czech: (Anna, cenný). A double vv or double kk are no pro-
1. In Czech, the accent is invariably on the first syllable: PRÁ-ce, SKÁkat, ŠKO-la.
State Czech essay contest winners announced, Miss Texas Czech-Slovak queen crowned
Essay Winners During the business session of the meeting in the afternoon, the Czech essay contest winners read their essays and received awards consisting of certificates, ribbons, and checks.
Grades 7 to 9 First Place—Karleigh Skiles Thrall High School Thrall, Texas Travis-Williamson CHS Chapter Second Place—Gage Talbert Sweet Home ISD Sweet Home, Texas Lavaca County CHS Chapter
Grades 10 to 12 First Place—Allison Holm Canyon High School New Braunfels, Texas Bexar County CHS Chapter Second Place—Ashley Kloesel St. Paul’s High School Shiner, Texas Lavaca County CHS Chapter
A special acknowledgement was given to Sweet Home ISD in Lavaca County for having all seventh and eighth graders submit an essay for the competition. The Texas Czech-Slovak Queen contestants for this year were Marianne Beran, Miss Burleson County; Courtney Bates, Miss Harris County; Allison Sulak, Miss McLennan-Hill County; and Lauren Wright, Miss Wharton County.
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Saturday, April 21, 2007, the Czech Heritage Society of Texas held its spring state meeting and queens pageant in Caldwell, Texas.
LEFT PHOTO: Czech Essay Contest winners. Pictured are, left to right, CHS President Jean Davis, Gage Talbert, Allison Holm, Ashley Kloesel, Karleigh Skiles, and Czech Essay Contest Chairman Ted
During the day, the young ladies interviewed privately with the judges, interviewed onstage for the public, modeled kroje, and presented talents. At the end of the business session in the afternoon, the queen contestants received their awards. Reigning Miss Czech-Slovak USA Sarah Middlebrook crowned Miss Marianne Beran of Burleson County as the new Miss Texas Czech-Slovak. In attendance to the Queen was her Little Czech Sister, Kellie Beran. Congratulations to the winners! —SPJST—
Kaspar. RIGHT PHOTO: Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Marianne Beran, right, of Burleson County and Little Czech Sister Kellie Beran. They were crowned April 21 in Caldwell.
VĚSTNÍK nounceable. However, in a word like nejjemnější, the two j’s are separated because nej is a superlative prefix. More on superlatives later. 7. Although the accent is always on the first syllable, it does not lengthen a short vowel following it, and we must not yield to the temptation to stress long vowels outside the first syllable. The length or shortness of a vowel has no bearing on the stress. 8. Stress is not as strongly marked in Czech as in English, German, or Russian. The intonation (melody of the speech—its “musicalness”), that is, the rise and fall in the pitch of the voice, is not made up from as many tunes and patterns as in the above three languages. The voice does not rise to as high a pitch, nor does it fall low as readily as in the above languages. In these respects, the Czech language, may be said to be rather “flat” and monotone in character.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 10. Finally, this rule should probably be observed: if you’re not sure which syllable is to be accented, don’t accent any; this will be better than stressing the wrong one. Don’t worry too much about stresses and intonation at this point, but make it a part of each lesson as we move along. * * * * *
Construct sentences with all Czech words in today’s lesson. Use a Czech-English dictionary to look up owrds new to you. Make them a part of your vocabulary list. * * * * * Lépe zpívati, nežli klívati. Nadávat ti pumůže ledakdo. Kde kázeň, tu strach a bázeň. Na slunce teplo, u matky dobro. Jenom hloupý člověk ví všecko.
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SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis 110th Anniversary Dance Saturday May 12, 2007 6 p.m. to 12 midnight Doors open 5 p.m. • Food Available Music by
Examples: ČES ko slo ven ská RE pub li ka.
POT-kal jste pana DOKtora?
Ve slibech buď opatrný, věrný a svědomitý. Dítě nemajíc žádného jmění, nemůže mnoho slíbiti. Jak krásná jest to chvála pro člověka, když se říká o něm, že jest
spolehlivý, věrný a pevný ve slibech svých. A člověk takový může mnoho dobrého působiti, i jest příkladem, jenž lásku k pravdě, pevnost mysli, věrnost a důvěru lidí k lidem kolem sebe rozšiřuje. —SPJST—
Assignment
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Czec h Cultural Calendar Each Tuesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive in Taylor, 6:30 to approximately 8:30 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech. May 18 - 20 2007 Annual Czech Collectors Association Convention—at Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Center, 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada: sale and show for Austrian, Bohemian, Czechoslovakian pottery, glass, jewelry, perfume bottles, etc. Free admission to convention and speakers. For information, contact www.czechcollectors.org; or Ian and Sandra Macmillian (905) 988-5589. 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://leetx.tamu.edu. For more information, contact Tonya Poncik, Lee County Agent for Family and Consumer
Sciences, at (979) 542-2753. May 19 Premier Event: State of Texas Noodle Cook-Off—any individual or group that makes homemade noodles is eligible to enter. There is no entry fee. Event held in conjunction with the Lee County Fair and Rodeo. Pre-registration is suggested, but not mandatory. 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 (979) 5422753. May 19 Salsa Contest at the Lee County Fair—contest is open to all Texas residents, 18 years or older. Entry is free. Entry registration will be held on Saturday, May 19, between 1 and 2 p.m. 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 (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. —SPJST—
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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, May 18—Social and games, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27—Landers 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 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 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 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar.
Thursday, May 10—Lodge meeting Saturday, May 12—Anniversary Dance: Vrazels; Jak Se Do; and Ennis Czech Boys Band Dance Saturday, May 19—Rental Saturday, May 26—Rental
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 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December.
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, May 20—Red Ravens, polkas/waltzes/mixed music, 3 to 7 p.m., $7 per person Sunday, June 10—Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen, polka/waltz/mix music, 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Meetings are held at the Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Wednesday, May 9—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, May 11—Czech Melody Masters Friday; May 18—The Lawmen Wednesday, May 23—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, May 25—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band 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 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 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 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 35, ELK Saturday, May 12—Spivey’s Crossing Saturday, May 26—Flat Rock Junction Saturday, June 9—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 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month starting at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the adult and youth club meetings at 1 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items are provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcome. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 778-1450. For information on lodge activities, call FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Any questions or assistance with insurance certificates, call Secretary Lillie Matejka O’Shields (979) 7781450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE 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 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, 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 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings at 2 p.m. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March and June; and on the second Sunday of September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Meal served at 1 p.m. and the meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 854-8423. 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 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, 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—Cool Water Band, country/western: $7 per person, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 2—Jack Melick, big band. *Dress Code. $12 per person. Sunday, June 3—Homecoming, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - barbecue/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 hall: 1435 Beall Street at @ W 15th, Houston, Texas. 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.
VĚSTNÍK LODGE 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise announced. LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are quarterly. March and June meetings will be on the second Saturday of the month at the Crosby Community Center at 11 a.m. or as otherwise specified. September and December meetings will be held at a restaurant. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, May 11—Charlie Patteson Friday, May 18—Ron Martin Friday, May 25—Charlie Patteson Sunday, June 3—Randy and the 92nd Road House Band 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 97, PLACEDO Friday, June 8—Lodge 97, Placedo adult lodge meeting at Golden Corral, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 LODGE 142, HOUSTON Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at @ W 15th, Houston, Texas. For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 868-1981; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613. Sunday, May 20—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at @ W 15th, Houston, Texas. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinze’s Bar-B-Que Catering, Highway 59, Wharton, Texas. LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 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 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 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.
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 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Danbury Community Center. For information, call (979) 922-1279 or (979) 922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, June 2—Texas Roadrunners 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 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees’ meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth club meeting dates are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18-083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.
LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street. LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 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 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall. Beginning March 2007, meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. 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 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 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday’s office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger’s). LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the lodge hall located at 197 Hughes Road. Regular dances are on the third Saturday night of each month from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Helen Boyd (936) 632-2849. For dance reservations, call Marilynn Page (936) 632-1124. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month and begin with a potluck meal served at 2 p.m. Lodge provides the meat. Youth club meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday. Activities are planned for ages kindergarten through high school senior. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas, 77429 — off Highway 290 West at Skinner. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirements, reunions, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or any other event. Call Alma Schulz (281) 3511045 or (281) 373-9482 for information, rentals, or reservations.
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LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Sunday, May 20—Seventh Annual Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry/Auction at Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville hall: Event begins at 12 noon. Children’s area will be provided. Come out and meet your friends for this community event! 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 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m., at the Jourdanton Community Center except the meal/meetings in March, June, September, December which will be at 1 p.m. The youth club meets the same day. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 3 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend, and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest, and maybe we can make a member out of him/her. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 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 229, ABILENE Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, contact (325) 676-5510. LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Reporter Gladys Qualls (432) 934-7927. LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held every third Friday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Community Center on 18th Street. For information, contact President Sean Young (830) 426-1531. LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT Sunday, May 13—Lodge and youth club meetings at Lodge 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall), 9:30 a.m. 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 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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