Vestnik 2007 06 13 by SPJST

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Volume 95 Number 24

Benevolence

H E R A L D

Humanity

Brotherhood

June 13, 2007

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Leadership Training, Teamwork, and Birthday Whipping Cream Surprise About 100 teens and adult chaperones participated in the Leader-in-Training retreat held at YMCA Camp Hamman Ranch in Bandera on June 1 to 3. BELOW: LIT chaperone Tom Weeks of Lodge 183, Arlington celebrated his birthday at the weekend retreat. LITs and chaperones sang to him and decorated him with whipped cream!

Left to right, District Seven LITs Zachary Bayer, Travis Purchis, Travis Barta, and Brandon Korus lower the flag for the evening ceremony. More on page 27.

Celebrate Flag Day at the SPJST Home Office 520 North Main Street in Temple Thursday, June 14 10 a.m. Flag Raising • Singing Refreshments

~ Inside ~ Lodge 191 joins hands

Beseda Dancin’ at Lodge 47, Seaton

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Lodge 48 recipe for bunco Page 11 More Grads

The SPJST Store The District Two Junior Beseda Dancers entertained the crowd on Sunday, June 3 at the Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall picnic. The dancers performed the Ceska Beseda. Pictured are, front, left to right, Abbey Fulton, Chase Alexander, and Carley Cummings. Second row, left to right, Madeline Cummings, Bailey Fulton, Kyle Hoelscher, Haley Popelka, Mickinzy Beck, Paige Golemon, Justin Kraatz, and Julia Zavodny. Back row, left to right, Brandon Hoelscher, Nichole Festa, Samantha White, Alexis Festa, Christopher Zavodny, and Jerry Pechal. More pictures on pages 12 and 26.

Special pull-out section on pages 13 to 20. Featuring more than 150 items available in The SPJST Store.

Page 21 Lodge 9 Youth Club activities Page 25

Family Fun Dates ...............3 Interest Rates .....................3 Sales Agent Seminars .......3 SL Minutes..........................4 Lodge Letters .....................8 Death Claims ....................22 Reunions...........................23 Youth .................................23 Czech Culture...................28 Activities Calendar...........30

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

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Editor’s Note

Star-Spangled Facts

SPJST HERALD

SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.com VESTNIK EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-0807 email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-0007 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 771-3837 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LANITA ANGLIN, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-2334 email: lanitaa@spjst.com FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 773-2950 email: jerrymik@spjst.com LEGAL ADVISOR DREW POPELKA P.O. Box 1706, Temple, TX 76503 Office: (254) 742-0724 email: spjst-legal@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CHAIRMAN P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013 DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691 Home: (254) 826-5882 DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 Home: (713) 864-2163 DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, VICE CHAIRMAN 407 Taos Street, Victoria, Texas 77904 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net

District 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 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

nless you know all four stanzas of the “Star Spangled Banner,” this interesting piece by the late great science fiction author Isaac Asimov will be an eye-opener. It certainly was for me. Near the end of his life, Asimov wrote a short story about the four stanzas of our national anthem. However brief, this well-circulated piece is an eye opener from the dearly departed doctor. Thanks to District Two Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth Hanusch for sharing this interesting story, which was written by the late Isaac Asimov, in March 1991. Asimov was born in Russia, and emigrated in 1923 with his parents when he was a young child. He became an American citizen in 1928. Star Spangled Banner By Isaac Asimov I have a weakness - I am crazy, absolutely nuts, about our national anthem. The words are difficult, and the tune is almost impossible, but frequently when I’m taking a shower, I sing it with as much power and emotion as I can. It shakes me up every time. I was once asked to speak at a luncheon. Taking my life in my hands, I announced I was going to sing our national anthem all four stanzas. This was greeted with loud groans. One man closed the door to the kitchen, where the noise of dishes and cutlery was loud and distracting. “Thanks, Herb,” I said. “That's all right,” he said. “It was at the request of the kitchen staff.” I explained the background of the anthem, and then sang all four stanzas. Let me tell you, those people had never heard it before—or had never really listened. I got a standing ovation. But, it was not me; it was

the anthem. More recently, while conducting a seminar, I told my students the story of the anthem, and sang all four stanzas. Again, there was a wild ovation and prolonged applause. And again, it was the anthem, and not me. So, now let me tell you how it came to be written. In 1812, the United States went to war with Great Britain, primarily over freedom of the seas. We were in the right. For two years, we held off the British, even though we were still a rather weak country. Great Britain was in a life and death struggle with Napoleon. In fact, just as the United States declared war, Napoleon marched off to invade Russia. If he won, as everyone expected, he would control Europe, and Great Britain would be isolated. It was no time for her to be involved in an American war. At first, our seamen proved better than the British. After we won a battle on Lake Erie in 1813, the American commander, Oliver Hazard Perry, sent the message “We have met the enemy, and they are ours.” However, the weight of the British navy beat down our ships, eventually. New England, hard-hit by a tightening blockade, threatened secession. Please see “Star Spangled” on Page 3.

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Continued from page 2. Meanwhile, Napoleon was beaten in Russia and, in 1814, was forced to abdicate. Great Britain now turned its attention to the United States, launching a three-pronged attack. The Northern prong was to come down Lake Champlain toward New York, and seize parts of New England. The Southern prong was to go up the Mississippi, take New Orleans and paralyze the West. The Central prong was to head for the Mid-Atlantic states, and then attack Baltimore, the greatest port South of New York. If Baltimore was taken, the nation, which still hugged the Atlantic coast, could be split in two. The fate of the United States, then, rested, to a large extent, on the success or failure of the Central prong. The British reached the American coast, and on August 24, 1814, took Washington, D.C. Then, they moved up the Chesapeake Bay, toward Baltimore. On September 12, they arrived and found 1,000 men in Fort McHenry, whose guns controlled the harbor. If the British wished to take Baltimore, they would have to take the Fort. On one of the British ships was an aged physician, William Beanes, who had been arrested in Maryland, and brought along as a prisoner. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and friend of the physician, had come to the ship to negotiate his release. The British Captain was willing, but the two Americans would have to wait. It was now the night of Tuesday, September 13, 1814, and the bombardment of Fort McHenry was about to start. As twilight deepened, Key and Beanes saw the American flag flying over Fort McHenry. Through the night, they heard bombs bursting, and saw the red glare of rockets. They knew the Fort was resisting, and the

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American flag was still flying. But, toward morning, the bombardment ceased, and a dreaded silence fell. Either Fort McHenry had surrendered, and the British flag flew above it; or the bombardment had failed, and the American flag still flew. As dawn began to brighten the Eastern sky, Key and Beanes stared out at the Fort, trying to see which flag flew over it. He and the physician must have asked each other, over and over, “Can you see the flag?” After it was all finished, Key wrote a four-stanza poem telling the events of the night. He called it The Defense of Fort McHenry, and it was published in newspapers, and swept the nation. Someone noted that the words fit an old English tune called “To Anacreon in Heaven”—a difficult melody, with an uncomfortably large vocal range. For obvious reasons, Key’s work became known as “The Star Spangled Banner,” and in 1931, Congress declared it the official anthem of the United States. Now that you know the story, here are the words. Presumably, the old doctor is speaking. This is what he asks Key: Please see “Star Spangled” on Page 21.

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%

Flag Day Ceremony • SPJST Home Office, Temple Lodge 48, Beyersville Family Night • Dell Diamond (2) District Six Camp • Stoney Creek Ranch, Columbus District Three YAD • Lodge 92, Fort Worth SPJST Float • Luling Watermelon Festival (1) Lodge 204, Stephenville Picnic Stephenville Park (4) July 1 District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston July 1 Lodge 9, Snook Family Fun Day (1) July 4 Independence Day/Fourth of July SPJST Home Office Closed July 4 SPJST Float • Belton Fourth of July Parade (2) July 4 SPJST Float • Arlington Fourth of July Parade (3) July 6-9 District Two and District Four Camp Camp Hope, McGregor July 8 Lodge 1, Fayetteville Baseball Outing Minute Maid Park, Houston (1) July 15 District One YAD • Caldwell Civic Center July 15 District Six YAD • Taiton Community Center July 15 District Seven YAD • Floresville Elementary School July 15 Lodge 6, Cottonwood 109th Annual Picnic (3) July 15-18 District Five Camp • YMCA Camp Cullen, Trinity July 17-19 SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting • Temple July 19-22 District Three Camp • Camp Hope, McGregor July 22 District Two YAD • Lodge 18, Elgin July 22 District Four YAD • Ben E. Keith Beers Party Room Abilene July 26-29 District One Camp • Forest Glen, Rosebud Number in ( ) denotes district

From the Supreme Lodge Vice President

SPJST Agents’ Second Quarter 2007 Sales Seminars Dear SPJST Sales Agents, Here’s a list of all classes offered during the second quarter for 2007. Please attend at least one during this quarter. And, please, bring your ratebooks! District One Wednesday, June 13 at 6 p.m. Sirloin Stockade in Lockhart 1420 South Colorado District Three Tuesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Lodge 54, West Saturday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m. Fire Mountain Restaurant 1400 Highway 77, Waxahachie District Four Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. Golden Corral, Wichita Falls 3812 Kemp Boulevard Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. Golden Corral, Abilene 4101 South Danville Drive Monday, June 25 at 7 p.m. 5959 Gateway West, No. 546 El Paso

District Five Tuesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. Lodge 172, Pasadena District Seven Thursday, June 14 at 6 p.m. Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Monday, June 18 at 6 p.m. San Marcos LaQuinta IH-35 North Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m. Laredo LaQuinta Bob Bullock Loop Monday, June 25 at 7 p.m. Denny’s Restaurant, San Antonio I-10 and Wurzbach Wednesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. Floresville Flower Shop 1100 Hospital Boulevard —SPJST—

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MINUTES OF THE APRIL 16, 17, AND 18, 2007 REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST HELD AT THE HOME OFFICE, TEMPLE, TEXAS The regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST was called to order by Chairman of the Board, Donnie Victorick, at 8 a.m. with the following Supreme Lodge members present: Brian Vanicek, President Gene McBride, Vice President Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary Drew Popelka, Legal Advisor Donnie Victorick - District One Chairman of the Board

Bobby Wuensche - District Two Johnnie Krizan - District Three Billy Rollwitz - District Four Larry W. Pflughaupt - District Five Michael Ahlstrom - District Six Vice Chairman of the Board Robert J. Bayer - District Seven

The Supreme Lodge members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence in remembrance of deceased members and our servicemen and servicewomen serving throughout the world. Editor/Director of Communications Melanie Zavodny was welcomed to the meeting. MINUTES – The minutes of the regular January Supreme Lodge meeting were reviewed page by page. Director Ahlstrom moved, seconded by Director Rollwitz, to approve the minutes. Motion passed unanimously. Director Ahlstrom moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt to approve the Executive minutes as read. Motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS JOIN HANDS DAY – President Vanicek reported that, to date, 25 lodges indicated that they would be participating in Join Hands Day projects. He indicated that the Home Office would be working with other fraternals on Join Hands Day at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. NFCA – MOST VALUABLE PARTICIPANTS – President Vanicek reported that Bettie House of Lodge 202, Jourdanton and Carole Slavik of Lodge 180, Burleson had been selected by the National Fraternal Congress of America as Most Valuable Participants (MVP’s). TEXAS LEGISLATIVE COALITION – President Vanicek reported on recent meetings of the Texas Fraternal Coalition. He reported that the Texas Fraternal Congress would be coordinating a Fraternal Awareness Week display at the Texas Capitol the week of May 14 to 18. There will also be two legislative breakfasts. Legal Advisor Popelka moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt, to declare the week of May 14 to May 18 as Legislative Awareness Week in the SPJST. Motion passed unanimously. In conjunction with the Legislative Awareness Week Proclamation, he indicated that the State FAC would be sending voter registration cards in his May letter. This was in conjunction with the Secretary of State’s VOTEXAS Program.

SALES – Vice President McBride reported there have been 1,283 applications written in 2007, and the amount of insurance written for the first three months of 2007 was $11,546,783. The earned premiums for 2007 are up $25,663 over the same period in 2006. NEW LODGES – Vice President McBride presented a list of lodges in process of being organized and chartered. Director Bayer requested that Lodge 213, Fredericksburg and Lodge 263, Kingsville no longer be on the lodge in process and transfer the members in these lodges to other lodges. Vice President McBride moved, seconded by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, to extend the date for other lodges to be organized to July 31, 2007. Motion passed unanimously. PERSISTENCY BONUS – Vice President McBride presented a letter from Allen Bailey about a persistency bonus. No action was taken. LODGE COMPLIANCE – Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported the following lodges had not submitted their local lodge officers’ listing. District One—Lodge 21, Engle; Lodge 51, Ellinger; Lodge 57, Gonzales; Lodge 234, Luling District Two—Lodge 15, Buckholts; Lodge 87, Temple; Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy District Three—Lodge 101, Gainesville; Lodge 135, Ennis; Lodge 154, Fort Worth; Lodge 167, Penelope; Lodge 178, Longview; Lodge 195, Cleburne; Lodge 204, Stephenville District Four—Lodge 157, Lubbock; Lodge 207, Iowa Park; Lodge 215, South Plains; Lodge 219, El Paso; Lodge 229, Abilene; Lodge 230, Midland; Lodge 235, Junction District Five—Lodge 149, Alvin; Lodge 162, Iowa Colony District Six—Lodge 97, Placedo; Lodge 148, El Paso; Lodge 223, Palacios; Lodge 240, Bay City District Seven—Lodge 217, Alice; Lodge 247, San Marcos; Lodge 250, Harlingen HOME OFFICE – The officers made a report on the progress of the addition to the Home Office. VESTNIK – Financial Secretary Mikulas reported weekly postage for the Vestnik amounts to approximately $1,900 and publishing cost per week is approximately $1,845. INDEPENDENT AUDIT – Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the independent audit being conducted by Henry L.S. Jezek, C.P.A. is scheduled to be completed by May 31, 2007. LODGE INCENTIVES – The lodge incentive program was reviewed: 1. Annuity certificates that are rolled from Annuity I, II, and III will not count toward the lodge incentive program. 2. An annuity certificate will count if a person is uninsurable. 3. Annuity certificates will count provided the annuitant is age 50 or over and $5,000 or more is deposited.

AD VALOREM TAX – President Vanicek reported the fraternal department continues to work with the urban area lodges on matters relating to seek ad valorem tax exemptions. There was a lengthy discussion about the ad valorem tax issues.

4. Annuity certificates will count provided the annuitant is age 70 or over and $500 or more is deposited.

AUTOMOBILES – There was a discussion about purchasing a vehicle to pull the new float. President Vanicek moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt, to authorize the officers to purchase a three-quarter ton pickup to pull the new float. Motion passed unanimously.

6. Certificates must be issued by December 31, 2007.

CORPUS CHRISTI END OF SUMMER GETAWAY – President Vanicek provided an update on the strong interest showed in this event planned for the weekend of August 10 to 12, 2007. Recess was taken from 9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

5. Certificates issued in 2006 and 2007 that have not been in effect for one year and are terminated will be subtracted.

MEMBERSHIP – Financial Secretary Mikulas reported there are 54,891 certificates in force to 46,434 members. LAWSUITS, TAX SUITS, FORECLOSURES, BANKRUPTCIES AND PENDING LOANS – Legal Advisor Popelka reported on tax suits, foreclosures, bankruptcies and pending loans.

VĚSTNÍK Recess was taken from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EDITOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS – Editor/Director of Communications Zavodny reported on her travels and the number of pages in the Vestnik each week. She reported on the work she has been doing for the bowling tournament, the car show, and the Texas Fraternal Congress. Recess was taken from 2 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. DISTRICT TWO – Director Wuensche reported on attending lodge meetings at Lodge 15, Buckholts; Lodge 48, Beyersville; Lodge 87, Temple; and Lodge 155, Austin. He attended functions at Lodge 15, Buckholts; Lodge 18, Elgin; Lodge 24, Cyclone; and Lodge 29, Taylor. He also attended the State Bowling Tournament, continuing education classes in Beyersville and at the Home Office, the District Two Spring Meeting, and District Two Sales Agent Banquet. DISTRICT THREE – Director Krizan reported Lodge 180, Burleson is making lots of progress and is involved in community activities and is hosting the District Three Sales Banquet. Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga is again participating in the Fireman’s Festival. He reported he is still using the director’s discretionary funds to match funds for the LAM. DISTRICT FOUR – Director Rollwitz reported on attending meetings at Lodge 49, Rowena; Lodge 76, Wichita Falls; Lodge 160, San Angelo; Lodge 219, El Paso; and Lodge 229, Abilene. He assisted with the booth at the Abilene Business Expo and attended Lodge 49, Rowena Appreciation Dinner and the appreciation dinner at Lodge 219, El Paso. DISTRICT FIVE – Director Pflughaupt reported on attending meetings at Lodge 88, Houston; Lodge 139, Danbury; Lodge 172, Pasadena; and Lodge 196, Houston-West. He attended Lodge 88, Houston Anniversary Day and the community-wide Easter egg hunt and party. He also attended the District Five Spring Meeting and thanked Vice President McBride for attending. DISTRICT SIX – Director Ahlstrom reported on attending meetings at Lodge 4, Hallettsville; Lodge 8, Weimar; Lodge 30, Taiton; Lodge 32, Victoria; Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; Lodge 41, Port Lavaca; Lodge 63, Sweet Home; Lodge 97, Placedo; Lodge 151, Wharton; Lodge 184, Moulton; and Lodge 223, Palacios. He attended continuing education classes in Taiton and Victoria and the District Six Sales Agent Banquet. He also attended the District Six Cemetery Organization Meeting and the state bowling tournament. He reported the trailer for the second float had been ordered and should be delivered in six to eight weeks. DISTRICT SEVEN – Director Bayer reported on attending meetings at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; Lodge 107, Floresville; Lodge 202, Jourdanton; Lodge 239, Hondo; and Lodge 258, Seguin. He attended the District Seven meeting and continuing education classes in San Marcos, Floresville, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio. He also attended the State 42 Tournament. DISTRICT ONE – Director Victorick reported on attending meetings at Lodge 9, Snook; Lodge 14, Brenham; Lodge 17, New Tabor; Lodge 38, Kovar; Lodge 39, Bryan; Lodge 141, Sealy; and Lodge 186, Caldwell. He attended the bowling tournament and the Youth Leaders Retreat. He attended continuing education classes in Schulenburg and Lockhart.

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IRS ruling that the 990 will have to be filed electronically and information will be mailed to the local lodges in July from the IRS. STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR – State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jenke reviewed his report. He reported on the VOTEXAS Program the fraternal department will be promoting. MUSEUM REPORT – The museum report was reviewed. Director Bayer moved, seconded by Director Ahlstrom, to sponsor a hole at the LAM’s Golf Tournament. Motion passed unanimously. Recess was taken from 9:25 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. BY-LAW 44(i) – There was a discussion concerning the By-Law 44(i). If a youth club does not meet the five member minimum, the money will be held in escrow for the youth club. Director Ahlstrom moved, seconded by President Vanicek, to hold a youth club’s money if the club does not meet the requirements except for No. 1 of the incentive program. Motion passed unanimously. CEMETERY – Information was presented on the Lodge 186, Caldwell SPJST Cemetery located on Highway 21 east of Caldwell. Because of the extraordinary expenses that may be incurred in addressing the property, it was determined the lodge would need to request funds through the Finance Committee in advance of the 2008 Convention. Recess was taken from 11 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. STATEWIDE WORKSHOP – President Vanicek recommended that the SPJST consider the merits of once again hosting a statewide lodge officer workshop. Such an event would provide our lodge officers with a variety of learning options, including IRS reporting. Director Bayer moved, seconded by Legal Advisor Popelka, to have a statewide workshop in the Temple area and authorize mileage for two cars from each lodge. The officers are to work out the details. Motion passed unanimously. SPJST MEMORABILIA – President Vanicek reported on the need to formalize and improve the SPJST’s historical record-keeping processes. When the SPJST LAM moves into its own building, he recommended the Supreme Lodge designate an area in the existing museum to preserve SPJST archives. EQUIPMENT – President Vanicek presented a request for a cargo trailer, six feet wide. Information was presented on four cargo trailers and also the cost to rent a trailer. Director Rollwitz moved, seconded by Director Pflughaupt, to purchase a cargo trailer no more than six feet wide at a cost of not more than $4,000 plus tax, title, etc. Motion passed unanimously. Recess was taken from 11:35 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER POSITION – Vice President McBride presented information on a new position of field operations manager that would supervise the state field representatives in each district. Vice President McBride moved, seconded by Director Bayer, to approve the new position of field operations manager and the duties of this position. Motion passed unanimously. Vice President McBride reported on hiring Ricky Peralta as the new State Field Representative in District Five.

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR – State Youth Director Hoelscher’s report was received. He presented information on attending the American Camping Association Conference in Austin. The LIT Retreat this year will focus on providing LITs with practical training in first aid and leadership skills development.

INSURANCE PRODUCTS – The new rates on the 20- and 30-year terms have been completed according to Vice President McBride. These rates are very competitive. Vice President McBride reported the group term product is available and quotes have been submitted to several businesses.

Recess was taken from 3 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

The medicare supplement mail out has been mailed to 333 members.

Hugh Shine from Shine Richardson Investments was welcomed to the meeting. He reviewed the economy with the Board.

Recess was taken from 1:30 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.

Recess was taken from 4:20 p.m. to 8 a.m. Henry L. S. Jezek, C.P.A. was welcomed to the meeting. He reviewed the new

MORTGAGES – Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported there were 14 loans on the delinquency report. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Bayer, to accept the recommendations on the mortgage loans. Motion passed unanimously.

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Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas, to set a $10,000 loss reserve for the mortgages. Motion passed unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin requested each director provide her with two real estate agent’s names so she can provide the agent with information about the SPJST mortgage program. A.M. BEST – There was a lengthy discussion concerning the telephone call with A.M. Best. SPJST’s rating will remain the same based on A.M. Best’s review which reflected SPJST’s strong and stable condition. INVESTMENTS – Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Bayer, to ratify investments for the previous quarter. INTEREST-SENSITIVE PRODUCTS – Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Bayer, for the interest rate of Universal Life be at 5.75 percent until July 31, 2007. Motion passed unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas, to set the interest rate of Annuity I at 5 percent until July 31, 2007. Motion passed unanimously. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by President Vanicek, to set the annuity rate for Annuity II, III, and IV at 4.50 percent through July 31, 2007. There was a lengthy discussion concerning interest rates of other fraternals. Director Pflughaupt moved, seconded by Director Krizan, to amend the motion for the Annuity II, III, and IV rates to stay at 5 percent through July 31, 2007. Those voting in favor were President Vanicek, Vice President McBride, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Victorick, Director Wuensche, Director Krizan, Director Rollwitz, Director Pflughaupt, Director Ahlstrom, and Director Bayer. Voting against were Secretary Treasurer Anglin and Legal Advisor Popelka. The amended motion passed.

VĚSTNÍK DISTRICT THREE – To commemorate the 100th birthday of two members from Lodge 25, Ennis this year, Director Krizan suggested that the Supreme Lodge recognize and honor these individuals in some special way. In response to an inquiry, Director Krizan asked that the Supreme Lodge consider offering additional annuity classes backed by aggressive equities or bonds in order to create the opportunity to offer a higher yield. The member would have the option to diversify his investment in this aggressive fund or remain in our normal funds. Director Krizan inquired about the possibility of reordering the 100th Anniversary Cookbooks to satisfy requests from the membership. In closing, Director Krizan announced the following upcoming events in his district: April 21 – Fireman’s Festival – Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga April 22 – District Three Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas April 28 – LAM Golf Tournament in Benbrook April 29 – District Three Sales Banquet at Lodge 180, Burleson May 2 – Anniversary Dance at Lodge 25, Ennis May 5 – Fund-Raiser and Giveaway at Lodge 25, Ennis May 25-27 – National Polka Festival in Ennis June 24 – District Three YAD at Lodge 92, Fort Worth DISTRICT FOUR – Director Rollwitz invited everyone to the District Four meeting. He reported Lodge 49, Rowena is doing a Join Hands Day project with the local Girl Scouts. He also reported Lodge 49, Rowena and Lodge 160, San Angelo are participating in the Concho Valley Spring Fling. DISTRICT FIVE – Director Pflughaupt thanked President Vanicek for his work on ad valorem tax relief for the local lodges. He thought this had been a very productive meeting.

Recess was taken from 3:20 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

DISTRICT SIX – Director Ahlstrom thought this had been a very informative and productive meeting. He invited everyone to the District Six Spring Meeting and the Velahrad Cemetery Historical Marker Presentation.

INCOME AND EXPENSES – Financial Secretary Mikulas reported that income decreased 22 percent and expenses decreased by 15 percent over the first three months of 2007 compared to the same period of 2006.

DISTRICT SEVEN – Director Bayer invited everyone to Lodge 107, Floresville’s annual banquet. He thought this was a very productive meeting.

The income is at 21 percent of the budgeted amount and expenses are at 21 percent of the budgeted amount of 2007. QUARTERLY STATEMENT – Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed the quarterly statement submitted to TDI page by page. TOP 15 LODGES – Financial Secretary Mikulas listed the top 15 lodges according to the number of certificates are Lodge 88, Houston; Lodge 47, Seaton; Lodge 29, Taylor; Lodge 66, Elm Mott; Lodge 160, San Angelo; Lodge 84, Dallas; Lodge 40, El Campo, Hillje; Lodge 92, Fort Worth; Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Lodge 25, Ennis; Lodge 24, Cyclone; Lodge 17, New Tabor; Lodge 172, Pasadena; Lodge 80, Holland; and Lodge 81, Needville. The top 15 lodges according to amount of insurance in force are Lodge 88, Houston; Lodge 160, San Angelo; Lodge 47, Seaton; Lodge 29, Taylor; Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Lodge 40, El Campo, Hillje; Lodge 32, Victoria; Lodge 80, Holland; Lodge 66, Elm Mott; Lodge 49, Rowena; Lodge 84, Dallas; Lodge 24, Cyclone; Lodge 30, Taiton; Lodge 17, New Tabor; and Lodge 247, San Marcos. EMPLOYEES HANDBOOK – Legal Advisor Popelka presented changes for the employees’ handbook. On page five, under (3) (a) (iv) is to read, “The effective hourly rate of a salaried employee shall be determined by dividing the respective employee’s salary by 2,112 hours”. Also to be included in the handbook will be the SPJST Wage Deduction Authorization. Legal Advisor Popelka moved, seconded by Director Rollwitz, to approve the changes. Motion passed unanimously. Recess was taken from 4:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. DISTRICT TWO – Director Wuensche reported no new business.

DISTRICT ONE – Director Victorick thanked the officers for keeping the directors informed. He requested the Board to have a weekend retreat on a Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. He requested some information from the officers to provide the information in July. He thanked everyone for everything. Recess was taken from 9:25 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. Sherrie Kubala and Randy Gaas from the ENC presented the ENC’s business plan. The Board welcomed Philip McBee who is the new Field Operations Manager. Recess was taken from 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jerry Milan and Roxanne Bertrand from the LAM were welcomed to the meeting. Director Bayer moved, Director Pflughaupt seconded the motion, to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously at 1:30 p.m. Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—

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NFCA Honors Lodge 28, East Bernard Member Anton J. Kelner as Fraternal MVP

SPJST Home Office Flag Day Observance The SPJST Home Office cordially invites you and your family to observe Flag Day at a special ceremony on Thursday, June 14 at 10 a.m. The SPJST Home Office is located at 520 North Main Street in Temple. Richard Archer of the Texas Veterans Land Board will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Joe Emerson of Seaton Brethren Church will sing the National Anthem. The Flag Day Proclamation will be presented by City of Temple Mayor Bill Jones, III. This year's keynote address will be delivered by Former Texas State Comptroller John Sharp. The winner of the SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest for youth members will be announced, and the winning essay will be read. Following the ceremony, everyone is invited to enjoy refreshments in the Home Office lobby.

From the Districts District Two: bus provided for Corpus Christi trip Dear Members, Here is some update information on the trip to Corpus Christi on August 10 to 12. The deadline for getting a seat on the bus will be July 25. So you will need to let me know as soon as possible. As I said before, the cost will be $40 per person to ride the bus. You need to call your reservations in to the Emerald Beach Holiday Inn at (361) 883-5731 and use the code name of SPJ. I will have the list of names of all persons on the bus to the hotel prior to our arrival so they will have all our names and have the keys all set up for us. There will be two different places that we will meet for the bus: Seaton Star Hall and Taylor’s new Wal-Mart

parking lot. We will meet the bus at Star Hall around 2 p.m. and hope to be in Taylor shortly thereafter. Everyone will be treated to a hospitality party on Friday evening at the Holiday Inn. Make your reservations early for the hotel and the bus. If you have any questions, you may call me (254) 771-0193 home or (254) 7182948 - cell. You can also email me rhan834@aol.com. You folks in the Taylor and surrounding area, may give Evelyn Simcik a call (512) 352-8454. Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch District Two FAC/ Vice President —SPJST—

The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) is proud to recognize Anton J. Kelner, a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard, Texas, as a Fraternal MVP (Most Valuable Participant) for the week of June 4, 2007. Fraternal MVPs are “Fraternalists-in-Action” who volunteer their time and energy to strengthen their communities through participation in local lodge activities and other charitable endeavors. “The NFCA wishes to salute those individuals as true fraternalists,” said NFCA Chair of the Board Janice U. Whipple. “As a Fraternal MVP, Anton Kelner embodies the heart of fraternalism through his hard work, dedication and generosity.” Kelner has been an SPJST member for 65 years. He assists with all aspects of his lodge’s activities, including setting up and cleaning up following lodge events, and donating food for the members at each of the monthly meetings. He also provides transportation for members of the community, makes regular visits to hospitals to visit the sick and the shutins, and runs errands for anyone who is in need. He greets old and new members to make them feel wanted and welcomed, donates to the youth fund-raisers and supports the scholarship program. Kelner serves on the board for the

Czech National Cemetery in his community. He also volunteers many hours performing numerous duties: assists in food deliveries for the local food bank, donates to the local school paper drive, assists the youth department at the local county fair, and volunteers with many events at the Holy Rosary Church Bazaar. Kelner provided a place to live for a family of four, who recently went through some hard times when both parents became unemployed. He paid their utilities, and provided clothing and toys for the children and transportation to school and m e d i c a l appointments. He made a dream come true for another youth to belong to the Boy Scouts, by paying his membership fees, since the 11year-old’s parents had no means of supporting the extracurricular activity. Kelner encourages youths to participate in the community using their time and/or talents, doing whatever is needed. He lets them know that by helping they are giving back to the community. Fraternal MVPs are part of the NFCA’s Fraternalists-in-Action program, which recognizes individuals whose unique stories best represent 21st Century fraternalism. These fraternalists demonstrate exceptional compassion and vision through their volunteer activities. —SPJST—

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SPJST Lo dge Se c t ion Lodge 6 Cottonwood trustees to meet June 15 The trustees of Lodge 6, Cottonwood will meet Friday, June 15, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—

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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447 Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

Lodge 51, Ellinger meets June 21 Dear Members, Lodge 51, Ellinger will have its quarterly meeting on Thursday, June 21, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Station. Members are asked to bring sandwiches, sandwich fixings, or dessert. Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas sets June 19 Fellowship Day The next Fellowship Day at Lodge 84, Dallas will be held on Tuesday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lodge 84, located at 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas, Texas 75204. See you on the 19th! Bring your family and friends! Fraternally, Lillie Maxcy Jones Martha Mahdak Frnka —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas reports on May meeting Dear Members, President Yeager opened our monthly meeting by asking Flag Bearer Wanda Petr to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and later asked for a moment of silence for Brother Mike Kenny’s grandmother and for our troops serving our country.

Secretary Cheri Petr read the minutes for the April meeting and for the March meeting which were not complete at our April meeting. She also read correspondence from the SPJST Home Office on having a successful Join Hands Day on May 5. Brother Liska, our treasurer, arrived a few minutes late at this time. He and wife Teresa enjoyed their daughter singing a solo during a performance held at her school. Lodge 84, Dallas welcomes the Ruzicka family who transferred to our lodge. Sunshine Lady Wanda Petr sent get well cards to Sister Annie Petr and Brother Doug Yeager. A sympathy card was sent to Brother Billy Kettrey on the loss of his father. May he rest in peace. We thank Brothers John Becan and George Reznik who keep the lodge so cool by checking the air conditioner units, donating hours of work—even donating fuses and filters. A big thank you to Brother Mike Kenney for donating hours of work and parts to repair a faltering air conditioning motor. Thank you to Brother J.J. Novak for purchasing, replacing, and donating the interior and exterior light bulbs of our building.

State Training Coordinator Jim Wiest Receives FIC of the Year Award

Field Operations Manager Philip McBee Receives Agency Builder’s Award

Congratulations to SPJST State Training Coordinator Jim Wiest FIC, CFFM, right, who was awarded the FIC of the Year Award at the convention of the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors (NAFIC) held June 2 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston. Jay Schenk FIC, LUTC, CSA, CFFM, National President of the Fraternal Field Managers Association (FFMA), left, presented the award to Jim. The award recognizes outstanding fraternal insurance work of superior quality, persistence, volume and quality.

Congratulations to SPJST Field Operations Manager Philip McBee FICF, CFFM, right, was awarded the Agency Builder’s Award at the convention of the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors (NAFIC) held June 2 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston. Jay Schenk FIC, LUTC, CSA, CFFM, National President of the Fraternal Field Managers Association (FFMA), left, presented the award to Philip. The award recognizes distinguished service in recruiting and training agents resulting in increasing volume of quality business and overall agency progress.

VĚSTNÍK Sister Bessie Petr announced the insurance class met at Lodge 84 on June 5. She also gave her hall rental report. As youth leader, she reported the youth club is preparing for YAD and camp, which are two upcoming events. Sister Bessie invited all to the Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council meeting and picnic at the Czech Club on June 11 at 7 p.m. All are invited, but if you go, Lodge 84 is responsible to bring desserts so bring your favorite. Next Meeting—June 18 Our next meeting is June 18 at 7:30 p.m. followed by Fellowship Day on Tuesday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a side dish and enjoy games and fellowship. It is rumored that Brother Ben Jarma’s table was so involved in a game of tarok that the lunch line was nearly overlooked by. Luckily, he remembered that taroky would continue after lunch if players desired so he followed the others lined up to eat! Congratulations to Brother Ryan Edwards, SPJST State King, Lodge 84 member, and a Bishop Lynch High School senior who was honored as one of the top chemistry students among Catholic schools in the diocese. He is now eligible to partici-

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 pate in a higher level among the schools in the Catholic range. Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 133 San Antonio: no June meeting Dear Members of Lodge 133, There will be no June meeting since the third Sunday is Father’s Day. Our next meeting will be July 15 at 2 p.m. Please bring a snack to share. I look forward to seeing you there. Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

Lodge 18, Elgin welcomes new member

Lodge 18, Elgin welcomes Kimberley new member Elizabeth West. She was born on March 27, 2007, at 1:42 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long. She is the daughter of Scot and Mechelle West of Elgin. Grandparents are Ray and Joyce Nelson and Rick Flores of Elgin. Great-grandmother is the late Ruby Bowen. —SPJST—

Lodge 18, Elgin welcomes new member Kody-Lee Wyatt Laws. He was born on December 12, 2006, at 2:35 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long. He is the son of Mary Flores of Troy. Grandparents are Ray and Joyce Nelson and Rick Flores, all of Elgin. Great-grandmother is the late Ruby Bowen. —SPJST—

Lodge 160 San Angelo meets July 8

Lodge 191, Lufkin says: thanks, Donna Oliver

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will meet Sunday, July 8, 2007, at the Wall Fire Hall at 12:30 p.m. A light meal will be provided. Fraternally, Sharon Hohmann President —SPJST—

SPJST Dance Club The SPJST Dance will be Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m. Bring a friend or guest and come on out and join the fun. A special thanks to the East Texas Cloggers for hosting the May dance and performing a few dances. Everyone had a great time. Again, thanks to Glenn Lenderman for providing the music for everyone’s dancing pleasure, who I might add, did a little clogging for the crowd himself! A special thanks to our instructors, Bobby and Bobbie Lee Friday, for the great job of teaching the dance classes. Thanks to Louise Fenley, Wilda

Lodge 179 Warrenton meets June 14 Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, May 10, 2007. President Orville W. Kunkel called the meeting to order. There were 12 members present. Vice President Lloyd Goehring led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes of the previous meeting, followed by Treasurer Ora Lee Levien giving the treasurer’s report. Both reports were accepted as read. The prayer was given by Brenda Callhan. FAC Joan Goehring read correspondence from the SPJST Home Office. She also read an article about Memorial Day which was first observed in 1868. She read an article titled “Take Time—24 Hours.” Associate Sales Agent Ricky Weyand gave a report on sales. Birthdays for the month of May are Shannon Barnett (May 6), Kathryn Cordes (May 2), Averie Jackson (May 28), Dora Miller (May 15), Dwight Nittsche (May 18), Michelle Noak (May 15), Dwayne Oltmann (May 19), Larry Sodek (May 14), Natalie Taylor (May 30), and Joshua Weyand (May 20). Congratulations to all! Next Meeting—June 14 Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14. Mr. and Mrs. Goehring volunteered to bring fried chicken. All members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. The meeting adjourned with food, fun and fellowship. Rickey Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—

Kimberley Elizabeth West

Kody-Lee Wyatt Laws

Anton and Helen Kelner

Happy 45th Anniversary! June 3 1962 - 2007

Love and Prayers from all your family and extended family Anton and Tony are members of Lodge 28, East Bernard.

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Kay, Doyle and Sarah Oliver, Bernard and Catherine Hyland, Ken Carter, Dick and Geraldine Pike, and anyone else I may have left out, for helping with the dance classes. Thanks to Alma Breazeale for making the certificates and passes. We could not have made all this possible without all of you. The following months are open for hosts June, August, and October. Friday Night Dancers There will be a dance on the fourth Friday of June starting at 8 p.m. Music will be furnished by the club. We need workers to help with the concession and clean up. Please volunteer your services. We are all looking forward to some great dancing. Cost is

Jesse and Linda Pospisil

VĚSTNÍK $3 per person. Ages 16 and younger get in free. Refreshments will be sold. Cloggers Donna Oliver announced at our last dance that she will no longer be teaching clogging at the lodge. Helen Boyd presented Donna with a gift certificate from the lodge. It takes a special person to give so much of themselves and their time, for so many years, to teach others to dance, as she has for the past 10 years. You are that special person, Donna! We thank you for your dedication, your smile, your words of encouragement, and the many hours you have spent teaching us the art of clogging. What a joy it has been to have you as our instructor all these years. We wish you all the best. Reservations For reservations at the lodge, please call Marilynn Page at (936) 632-1124 Building Rental For renting the building for special occasions, please call Helen Boyd at (936) 632-2849 Lawn Motivation A donation to the lawn maintenance fund would be greatly appreciated. Let’s all help keep our lodge looking good. Insurance For your insurance needs, please see Ken Carter, Tucker Weems, or Shane Reynolds Happy Father’s Day! Wanda Briley, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 207, Iowa Park Agents Participate in Texoma Farm and Ranch Show

SPJST Lodge 207, Iowa Park Sales Agents Dennis and Joyce Kotulek welcomed guests and distributed literature at the Texoma Farm and Ranch Show in Wichita Falls.

Lodge 202 Jourdanton members ready to stuff the bus Thirty members and guests of Lodge 202, Jourdanton enjoyed an afternoon of fellowship, food, and fun for all age groups as they gathered at the Pleasanton River Park on June 3, 2007. Cece Reyes posted the colors as the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. President Jeff Barta presented a 50-year pin to Valerie Barta and also installed the officers of the youth club. The youth club officers for the

2007-2008 youth year are: President Cece Reyes Vice President Stephen Mazur Secretary Veronica Barta Assistant Secretary Cassandra Reyes Treasurer Travis Barta Assistant Treasurer Sammy Hoggard Reporter Michelle House Sergeant-at-Arms Devin Vasquez and Clarissa Rodriguez Flag Bearer Lane Hoggard Lodge 202 members are invited to attend the Flag Day ceremony on Thursday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. “Stuff the Bus” with school supplies will be in July. Everyone is

Lodge 191, Lufkin Adult, Youth Joins Hands

Happy 40th Anniversary!

Saturday, May 5, 2007 • Hughes Road in Lufkin Submitted by Donna Oliver, FAC

June 10 1967 - 2007

We love you. Tammy, Alan Kaitlyn, Collin Cristy, Mike Brandon, Hailey Jesse and Linda are members of Lodge 29, Taylor.

LEFT PHOTO: Adult members from Lodge 191, Lufkin got together with Lodge 191 youth members (all but two youth are also Central 4-H members) and picked up trash along Hughes Road on Join Hands Day. Hughes Road is the road that the Lodge

191 hall is located on. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured in front of the dumpster are Ken Carter, Aaron Poret, Casey Bates, Brooke Fenley, Ashton Allen, Emily Oliver, Lauren Ford, and Donna, Jacob, and Mark Oliver.

VĚSTNÍK asked to bring school supplies to the July lodge meeting. Celebrating birthdays in June are Raven Vasquez, Angel Valdez II, Stephen Mazur, and Evan Barta. Anniversary celebrants are Mary Ann and Evan Barta (52 years). Appreciation for the get well card was received from Isabel Ventrcek who recently broke her hip. Get well cards were signed for Evan Barta, Mary Ann Barta, Ernest Spacek, and Belenda Barta. Next Meeting—July 1 The next meeting is Sunday, July 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. Every Day Heroes will be recognized. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 204 Stephenville plans June 30 picnic Dear Members, Because the third Sunday in June is Father’s Day, the meeting for June will be moved to Saturday, June 30 and will be a picnic in Stephenville Park beginning at 2 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be furnished by the lodge. You may bring your own drinks, chips, and/or dessert—your choice. This is always a fun day so the officers are hoping that all members will come out and have a great time. Please let Sandra know if you can be there so we can have a head count as to how many hamburgers and hot dogs to purchase. Here is hoping that the rain will be over by then. It seems that there was enough this past week as we got about five inches here in the Lanham community, and things are a little soggy right now! See you at the picnic. Norman M. Kneschk President/Treasurer —SPJST—

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BAD HAIR the night is over i rise from bed the hair sticks out upon my head i look in the mirror it freaks me out it looks like weeds begun to sprout one hair goes this way one goes that what kind of weave is on this mat?

some tufts stick out some point straight up some make a point some interrupt my hair is tangled looks like it’s teased flung in a tempest caught in a breeze it’s standing up it won’t lay down it’s Barnum’s circus and i’m the clown i take a comb in a mad rush

the comb snags up hung up in brush it’s freaky frazzled frizzed unfair its got its gall it’s my BAD HAIR! d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock —SPJST—

Recipe for Successful Bunco

By Reporter Denisse Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville A successful Bunco game requires three main ingredients—tools, food, and players. Bonnie Wolf and Rita Kelm have mastered this recipe. The tools include tables, chairs, dice, paper, and pens, and if you are superstitious, a good rolling hand. The food is provided by players. Although, there are many returnees each month, we do see new faces every month as well. To play Bunco, you just need to roll the two dice. Each six is worth one point unless you roll two at a time and that is considered a Bunco. Buncos will earn you six points. There are four people at each table. The ‘head’ table plays to 21 points. At that point, the bell is rung and the losing team has to move to the bottom table. At the other tables, the winning team moves up and hopes to eventually unseat the ‘head’ table winners. At the lower tables, you keep ticking points until the bell is rung, then the team with the most points moves up. Along the way, though, as you switch tables, you also have to switch part-

ners. All of these moves help you to meet new people and gain new friends. Oh, did I mention the competition. You are allowed to steal the dice when a Bunco is thrown and your team earns the five points. The night begins with a light meal provided by the hostesses. The night begins about 6:30 p.m. and at 7 p.m., the playing begins. At 9 p.m., play stops and winners are announced. There are prizes given to the person with the most wins and the most Bunco’s. Each player is asked to donate $2 to offset cost. The group meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Beyersville lodge hall. The hall is located south of Taylor on FM 619. You can call Bonnie Wolf or Rita Kelm for more information. You do not need to be a member to attend, and we do not use this as a forum to try and get you to join. This is just an opportunity to get the community together for a night of fun. Guys, you are invited on occasion, to join in, otherwise, it is just a night out for the gals. —SPJST—

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

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Scenes from Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic Sunday, June 3, 2007 • SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall

Although the rain forced the auction and other parts of the picnic to be moved inside the hall, attendees still enjoyed a fun event. LEFT PHOTO: Billy Goonan, far left, auctions items while Lodge 47, Seaton members assist. They are, from left, Honorary District Two Director

Frank Klinkovsky, Gary Skrabanek, Edwin Marek, and Nelda Marek. RIGHT PHOTO: Some of the ladies serving the delicious fried chicken meal are, left to right, Lucy Mihatsch, Nancy Meier, Judy Pechal, and Joyce Skrabanek.

LEFT PHOTO: Selling meal tickets are LaVerne Vanicek and David Coufal. CENTER PHOTO: Helping at the raffle booth are, from left, Windee Skrabanek, Donna Baca, and Erin Zipperlen. RIGHT PHOTO:

Visiting and enjoying the picnic are, left to right, Roberta and Charles Amos of Lodge 24, Cyclone and Jerry and Helen Haisler of Lodge 47, Seaton.

LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Jerry Cabla (24), Albert Pechal (47), Anton Pechal (24) Alois Pechal (47), and Arnold Pechal (24). CENTER PHOTO: Assisting with the auction are Gary Skrabanek and

Amanda Greger. RIGHT PHOTO: Auction workers, from left, Dolores Skrabanek, Nelda Marek, and Jerrie Ann Pomykal. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s successful auction.

LEFT AND RIGHT PHOTOS: The District Two Beseda Dancers entertained the crowd. Two junior circles performed. CENTER PHOTO:

Enjoying the day are, left to right, Ty Ryan, Amber Pechal, and Lodge 47 Youth Leader Tammy Pechal.

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APPAREL Navy/Khaki Polo Shirt 100% cotton, collar shirt. Coordinating color trim on collar and sleeves. Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Price: $21.00 ea. Sizes: 2XL, 3XL. Price: $23.00 ea.

Gray Polo Shirt 100% cotton, collar shirt. Coordinating color trim on collar and sleeves. Colors: Gray w/Red trim • Gray w/Blue trim

SPJST Collar Polo Shirt 100% cotton, collar shirt. Color trim on collar and sleeves. Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Price: $21.00 ea. Sizes: 2XL, 3XL. Price: $23.00 ea.

Red/White/Blue Polo Shirt 100% cotton, collar shirt. Coordinating color trim on collar and sleeves. Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Price: $21.00 ea. Sizes: 2XL, 3XL. Price: $23.00 ea.

Assorted Colors Polo Shirts 100% cotton, collar shirt. Coordinating color trim on collar and sleeves. Specify Color: (each w/Khaki trim) • Maroon • Green • Navy Specify Size: S, M, L, XL. Price: $21.00 ea. Specify Size: 2XL, 3XL. Price: $23.00 ea.

Denim Button-Up Shirt 100% cotton, collar shirt. Sizes: M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL Short Sleeve Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Price: $21.00 ea. Short Sleeve Sizes: 2XL, 3XL. Price: $23.00 ea. Long Sleeve Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Price: $23.00 ea. Long Sleeve Sizes: 2XL, 3XL. Price: $25.00 ea.

Khaki Jacket Lined, medium-weight jacket. Specify Size: M, L, XL. Price: $35.00 ea. Specify Size: 2XL, 3XL. Price: $37.00 ea.

Navy/Khaki Jacket Plaid-lined, medium-weight jacket. Specify Size: M, L, XL. Price: $35.00 ea. Specify Size: 2XL, 3XL. Price: $37.00 ea.

Orel T-Shirt White t-shirt with mascot on front. Imprint: “As American as Baseball, Apple Pie, SPJST” printed on back of shirt. Specify Size: S, M, L, XL, 2XL. Price: $5.00 ea.

Orel Tie Show SPJST spirit! Wear an SPJST Mascot Orel/SPJST logo print tie. 100% polyester. Specify Color: • Blue • Red Price: $10.00 ea.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Price: $21.00 ea. Sizes: 2XL, 3XL. Price: $23.00 ea.

BAGS Folding Cooler Bag Holds 12-pack. Top zippered compartment, open front pocket, and mesh side pocket. Handy lid cup/can holder. Holds an ice pack. Adjustable carrying strap. Size: 12”L x 8” D x 8 1/2” H. Specify Color: (w/White imprint) • Red • Royal Blue Price: $8.00 ea.

Insulated Cooler Bag Poly-canvas material. Numerous zippered compartments for security. Size: 12 3/4” H x 9 1/2” W Price: $15.00 ea.

Lunch Bag Insulated. Velcro® closure. Handy carrying strap. Sack is not watertight. Size: 9 3/4” x 7” x 4 3/4” Specify Color: (each w/White imprint) • Blue • Red Price: $3.00 ea.

Leisure Tote Tote has long straps. Shoulder or hand carry. Spacious zippered main compartment. Convenient inside zippered compartment. Heavyweight canvas. Size: 17 1/4” X 19 5/8” • Price: $5.00 ea.

Navy Canvas Tote Sturdy tote with plaid lining and Velcro® closure. Size: 11 1/2” x 15” Price: $5.00 ea.

Olive Canvas Tote Plaid lining with Velcro® closure. Olive Green with Black trim. Size: 12” x 12” Price: $5.00 ea.

BANKS Glass Jar Bank Clear jar shows off your savings and SPJST! Holds coins and paper currency. Molded plastic lid removes easily for convenient emptying. Size: 5 1/2” H Money not included! Price: $1.50 ea.

Piggy Bank Promotes saving in a fun way. Holds both coins and paper currency. Sturdy molded plastic design with key-lock mechanism for easy access. Apx. 5” W x 4 1/2” H • Price: $5.00 ea.

BLANKETS Baby Blanket Riegel® 100% cozy cotton. Blanket has whip-stitched hem. Welcome message is imprinted for long-lasting durability. Size: 38” x 27 3/4”. Specify Color: • Baby Blue • Baby Pink. Price: $5.00 ea. Fleece Blanket Throw Features heavyweight perimeter, whip-stitching, nylon stadium carrying strap. Warm and cozy. Easy to carry. Folding/carrying straps for convenience. Size: 51”W x 58”L. Specify Color: • Red • Blue • Gray (each with two-tone imprint) Price: $14.00

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Camouflage Blanket Features heavyweight perimeter and binding. Size: 60” x 80”. Price: $20.00 ea.

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CALCULATORS Calculator/Pen Set

All-in-One Calculator/Ruler Calculator, measuring tool — both at your fingertips! Battery included. Size: 2” H x 8” W. Specify Color: • Blue • Red • Silver Price: $4.00 ea.

Sleek mini case with classy design opens and rolls 360 degrees without hinges. AC/On key. Power turns off automatically. Two-tone. Battery included. Size: 1 3/8” H x 4 1/2” W (case closed). Specify Color: • Silver/Orange • Silver/Purple • Silver/Black • Silver/Flower Design. Price: $5.00 ea.

Desk Calculator Sleek, retro design. 8-digit display. Push-button, raised rubber keys. Flip-up panel display for easy viewing. Battery included. Metallic Silver. Size: 7” H x 3 3/4” W. Price: $2.00 ea.

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CAPS Logo Cap

Assorted Logo Caps Eight-row stitching on visor, cloth-covered button. Velcro®-close strap. Two-tone. One size fits all. Specify Color: • Blue/White • Red/White Price: $5.00 ea.

Eight-row stitching on visor, cloth-covered button. Flexible plastic adjustable snap. Two-tone. One size fits all. Specify Color: • Khaki/Olive Green • Khaki/Hunter Green Solid Stonewash Denim Blue • Stonewash Denim Blue/Camel • Gray/Denim Blue. Price: $5.00 ea.

Camouflage Cap Cloth-covered button. Flexible plastic adjustable snap. Cloth front/nylon mesh or solid back available. One size fits all. Price: $5.00 ea.

Denim Cap Eight-row stitching on visor, cloth-covered button. Adjustable cloth strap. One size fits all. Stonewash Denim Blue/Camel Price: $5.00 ea.

Golf Cap

Orel Cap 100% cotton. Adjustable back. Velcro®-close strap. Cloth-covered button. One size fits all. Specify Color: • Khaki • White/Blue • White/Red. Price: $5.00 ea.

100% cotton, six panel style. Cloth-covered button. Adjustable back Velcro®-close strap. Soft, casual design. Embroidered imprint. One size fits all. Specify Color: • Khaki • Off-White • Navy. Price: $5.00 ea.

Patriotic Cap 100% cotton. Cloth-covered button. Flexible plastic adjustable snap. One size fits all. Price: $5.00 ea.

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Orel Clock Clear, acrylic clock features the SPJST mascot Orel. Includes stand. Size: 5 1/2” H x 4 1/2”W Price: $13.00 ea.

Tin Canister Clock Unique clock resembles tin caddy. Attached magnet will adhere clock to any metal surface. Can also wall mount or set on flat surface. Comes boxed. AA battery included. Color: Matte Silver. Size: 3 7/8” Diameter. • Price: $7.00 ea.

Tri-Fold Desk Clock and Frame Compact desk clock and frame features two fold-out frames that accept 1 3/4” x 2 7/8” photos. Sleek Silver Matte finish. Battery included. Size: Each Panel Apx. 2 3/4”W x 4”H • Price: $4.00 ea.

Wall Clock Wood faux trim. Large face. Battery included. Size: 12” diameter Price: $25.00 ea.

DRINKWARE/GLASSWARE Jumbo Travel Mug Twist-action, spill resistant, drink-through lid. Contoured grip for comfort. Nonskid bottom. Keeps liquid hot or cold for hours. Speckle Grey w/Black imprint. Price: $3.00 ea.

Tall Glass 16 oz. glass w/Black SPJST imprint. Size: 9 1/2” x 7 3/4” Price: $3.00 ea.

Storage Jar Clear glass jar can hold just about anything. Rubber-seal glass lid closes tight. Black imprint. Size: 4” diameter Price: $4.00 ea.

Classic Coffee Mug Ceramic mug in contemporary two-tone. Easy-to-use, three-finger handle. 8 oz. White w/Black imprint. Price: $2.00 ea.

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DRINKWARE/GLASSWARE Blue Coffee Mug High quality, durable plastic. Features barrel shape with large C-handle for drinking comfort. Sleek, contemporary look. 8 oz. Cobalt Blue w/White imprint. Price: $5.00 ea.

Orel Coffee Mug Features “Failure is not an option.” Orel mascot on opposite side adds fun and flare! High quality. Ceramic. 8 oz. White w/tri-color imprint. Price: $2.00 ea.

Travel Mug Contoured two-finger handle. Twist-action, spill resistant, drink-through lid. Fits in most automobile cup holders. 16 oz. Specify Color: • Blue w/Gold imprint • Burgandy with Gold imprint • Speckle Grey w/Black imprint. Price: $2.00 ea.

Sport Bottle Push/pull sport top lid and easy to hold ridged top. Handy see-through compartment for keys, etc. Black w/White SPJST logo. Size: Apx. 10” Price: $2.00 ea.

GIFTS, ETC. Sun Visor CD Case Holds 11 of your favorite CDs. Easy Velcro adjustable straps puts CDs at your fingertips. Black. Size: 5 1/2” W x 11 1/2” L Price: $3.50 ea.

SPJST Action Picture Frame Magnetic frame holds 5” x 7” picture. White/Black. Frame Size: 10 1/2” H x 7 1/2” W Price: $3.00 ea.

Instant Hand Cleaner Antibacterial. No water necessary. Blueberry scent. 2 oz. bottle. Price: $1.00 ea.

Reading Light Lightweight, convenient, robotic light with clip. Battery included. Size: 4 1/2” x 1 1/2” Price: $2.00 ea.

Portable Mini Fan/Light High speed fan with soft touch safety blades. White security light. Convenient side switch turns on security light or fan. Includes 26” safety breakaway neck rope. Comes boxed. 2 AA batteries included. Size: 4 1/4”. Specify Color: (each w/Black imprint) • Blue • Gray Price: $3.00 ea.

SPJST Logo Night Light Damage resistant shade is molded of resilient polypropylene. Rotary shade may be turned completely around to direct light where you want it. Snaps off easily for bulb replacement. On/off switch gives quick easy fingertip control. Comes with 4 Watt bulb. Size: 3 3/4” W x 4” H Apx. • Price: $5.00 ea.

Orel Night Light Damage resistant shade is molded of resilient polypropylene. Rotary shade may be turned completely around to direct light where you want it. Snaps off easily for bulb replacement. On/off switch gives quick easy fingertip control. Comes with 4 watt bulb. Size: 3 3/4” W x 4” H Apx. • Price: $5.00 ea.

Keepsake Baby Spoon Great gift for a newborn or avid spoon collector! SPJST logo atop handle. Comes complete in smart gift box. Silver. Size: Apx 4 6/8” L Price: $5.00 ea.

Manicure Set Includes stainless steel tweezers, nail clippers, cuticle scissors, and nail file. Blue vinyl carry case. Size: 4”H x 2 1/2” W Price: $2.00 ea.

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KEYCHAINS Gold Twist-Lock Keyholder A simple twist unlocks the ring into a unique keyholder. Decorated with impressive SPJST color logo plate. Size: 1” W x 2 1/2” H Price: $5.00 ea.

Pull-Apart Keyholder Easy separation of car keys from others. SPJST imprint laser engraved to last a lifetime. Packaged in a gift box. Specify Color: • Silver • Gold. Size: 3 3/4” L Price: $3.00 ea.

Key-Ring Light Useful safety light lets you see locks, identify keys, and read key pads, etc. Lightweight, convenient. Comes with battery installed. Specify Color: • Blue • Orange • Purple • Red • Yellow • Green. Price: $1.00 ea.

Smart-Style Registered Keyholder For your protection, register your keys. If lost, all the finder needs do is drop them in any mailbox. Black with Gold metal trim with acrylic overlay. Size: 1 1/2” W x 3 1/2” H • Price: $5.00 ea.

Wave Keyholder Beautiful silver wave key tag makes a memorable item. Engraved with imprint. Price: $3.00 ea.

Orel Key Ring Light Orel’s foot lights up to let you see locks, identify keys, etc. Size: 3 1/4” x 1 1/4” Price: $1.00 ea.

Texas Keychain Texas-shaped, vinyl keychain. Size: 2 1/4” Specify Color: (each w/White imprint) • Blue • Red Price: $0.50 ea. The SPJST Store

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KITCHENWARE We’re Really Cookin’ Apron Durable, washable fabric has imprint on front apron panel. Specify Color: (each w/White imprint) • Blue • Red Price: $8.00 ea.

Only in Texas Apron Armadillo-design cooking apron. Durable, washable polyester/cotton fabric blend. Camel w/color imprint. Price: $8.00 ea.

Ice Cream Scoop Made of durable, molded plastic. Size: 8” Specify Color: • Blue • Red Price: $0.50 ea.

Super Grip Jar Openers Unique Texas-shape. Size: Apx. 5” x 5” Specify Color: • Yellow • White • Red • Blue Price: $0.50 ea.

Oven Mitt Sturdy canvas material. Size: 13 1/2” Apx. Specify Color: • Blue • Red Price: $3.00 ea.

SPJST Texas Recipes Cookbook A collection of delicious recipes submitted by SPJST members. 397 pages. Size: 5 1/2” W x 13 1/4” L Price: $11.00 ea.

KNIVES 5-Function Pocket Knife Includes knife blade, scissors, nail file, tweezers, toothpick and split ring that attaches to any keychain. Red w/White imprint. Size: 2 3/8” x 1” Price: $2.00 ea.

Knife With Case Zippo® stainless steel knife with tan leather case. Comes packaged in gift box. Size: 3” Price: $25.00 ea.

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Address Book Engraved with Gold imprint. Size: 2 1/2” x 3 3/4” Price: $1.00 ea.

Mouse Pad Firm-surfaced mouse pad for durability. Pad has a 1/8” thick natural rubber base for comfort. Eliminates slipping. Blue w/White imprint. Size: 9” Price: $2.00 ea.

Stapler Stand-up stapler. Translucent design with rubberized hand grip. Size: 6” Specify Color: • Blue • Red Price: $3.00 ea.

Memo Notebook Soft-stitched. Interior flap pocket for papers. 30-page 5” x 7” pad included. Stitched construction. Business card holders and elastic pen loop. Brown Faux Leather. Size: 9” H x 6” W • Price: $5.00 ea.

Patriotic Mouse Pad Nonskid rubber base for durability. Pad is 1/8” thick for comfort. Design proudly displays eagle flanked by United States flag and SPJST imprint. Size: 7 1/4”W x 8”H. Price: $4.00 ea.

Erasers Size: 2” x 1 1/8” Specify Color: • Neon Orange • Yellow • Green • Pink Price: $0.25 ea.

Mini-Pocket Address Book Convenient pocket-size mini-address book. Accordion-style. Black/Gold. Size: 2 1/2” W x 3 5/8” H Price: $1.00 ea.

Pewter Letter Opener Stylish letter opener is heavy-weight. Raised imprint on handle. Brushed Pewter. Size: 6 1/2” L Price: $2.00 ea.

Business Card Zippy Letter Opener Slide 2-sided business card into protective lens. Protected stainless steel blade. Molded of durable plastic. Black w/Gold imprint. Size: Apx. 3”x4”. Price: $1.00 ea.

Gold Letter Opener Stylish letter opener is heavy-weight. Size: 6 1/2” L Price: $5.00 ea.

Mini Letter Opener Dual purpose - letter opener and staple remover. Steel blade. Assorted Colors. Size: 3 7/8” x 1 7/8”. Price: $.50 ea.

Coin Purse Small, vinyl, zippered pouch. Clear with Black imprint. Size: 2 3/4” H x 4 1/2” W Price: $1.00 ea.

Patriotic Paper Clip Memo Holder Unique eagle base design. Faux gold holder and trim. Paper clip holder will hold multiple memos, business cards, etc. Comes boxed. Style: Eagle head w/United States background. Base Size: 4 1/4” x 4 1/4”. Holder Clip: 6” H Price: $8.00 ea.

Adhesive Notepad Put the SPJST name on every page! 12 sheets with SPJST logo. Size: 4” x 2 1/8” Price: $0.50 ea.

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OFFICE/SCHOOL Patriotic Measuring Ruler Show SPJST and American pride! Our country’s flags on one side; the United States Presidents on the other. 12” max. Price: $0.75 ea.

Memo Cube Imprint on all four sides of note cube. Apx. 600 sheets. White with Red/Blue imprint. Size: 3 1/2” W x 3 1/2” L x 3 1/2” H each page. Price: $4.00 ea. School Packet Durable clear vinyl packet fits standard 2- or 3-ring binder. Contents include 2 round pencils, 1 natural finish 6” wood ruler, 1 eraser, and 1 pencil sharpener. Clear. Size: Packet measures 6 1/2” W x 9 1/2” H Specify Trim Colors: • Blue • Red. Price: $2.00 ea.

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Slim Patriotic Stick Pen Sleek, patriotic design. Black writing ink. Medium point. Size: 5 1/2” Price: $0.15 ea.

Black and Gold Pen Slim black with gold accents ballpoint pen. Black writing ink. Medium point. Size: 5” Price: $0.50 ea.

Light-Up Pen Add a little flash with the click of a button. Twist action retractable pen. Black writing ink. Blue with red light. Size: 5 1/4” Price: $1.00 ea.

Jumbo Patriotic Pen Ballpoint pen with comfort grip. Retractable push pen. Black writing ink. Medium point. Size: 6” Price: $.50 ea.

Quill® Pen Elegant gift. Twist action ballpoint. Black writing ink. Comes in gift box for great presentation. Chrome Silver. Size: 5 1/4” L Price: $10.00 ea.

Translucent Pen Translucent barrell with rubberized comfort grip. Black writing ink. Medium point. Size: 6” Specify Color: • Blue • Red Price: $1.00 ea.

Hi-Lighter Three times as useful with three different color inks. Chisel-point tips help produce thick or thin highlights. Tip colors are neon green, pink, and yellow. Size: 3 1/2” x 3 1/2”. Price: $1.00 ea.

Goofy Pen Assorted Goofy Grin pens will make you smile. Stand up securely on your desk with a suction cup. Size: 6” Specify Color: • Green • Purple • Red • Blue Price: $2.00 ea.

Orel Pencil Features white Orel mascot and SPJST imprint. Size: 7 1/2” Specify Color: • Blue • Red Price: $0.15 ea.

Pencil Great giveaway! White w/tri-color imprint. Size: 7 1/2” Price: $0.15 ea.

PINS/TIE CLASPS 100th Anniversary Lapel Pin SPJST 100th Anniversary commemorative pin—1897-1997. Beautiful with faux crystal stones. Wear with pride. Size: 1 1/4” x 1” Price: $3.00 ea.

New Logo Lapel Pin Square lapel pin. Color SPJST logo. Size: 1/2” x 1/2” Price: $3.00 ea.

Orel Lapel Pin SPJST mascot. Fun accessory! Wear with pride! Orel on teal/blue background. Size: 1 1/4” x 1” Price: $3.00 ea.

Round Logo Lapel Pin Round lapel pin featuring historical, color SPJST logo. Crystal accents surround logo. Size: 1/2” Price: $3.00 ea.

New Logo Tie Clasp Tie clasp featuring current, color SPJST logo. Packaged in a clear box. Size: 2 1/4” Price: $5.00 ea.

Round Logo Tie Clasp Tie clasp featuring historical, color SPJST logo. Packaged in a clear box. Size: 1 1/2” Price: $3.00 ea.

PROMOTIONAL FUN, ETC. Eyeglass Repair Kit Mini fix-it kit for eyeglasses includes screwdriver, 4 screws, and magnifying glass for quick, easy emergency repairs. Comes in clear vinyl pouch. Pouch Size: 3 3/8” x 1 1/4”. Price: $2.00 ea.

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Pillbox Plastic case with easy-open snap-up lid. Four interior divided sections. White Speckled. Size: 1 3/6” x 1 1/2” Price: $0.50 ea.

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PROMOTIONAL FUN, ETC. Travel Sewing Kit Vinyl case holds nine-color thread card, two buttons, safety pin, needle. Size: 2”W x 3 1/4” L Price: $0.75 ea.

Push-Button Tape Measure Plastic case. Quality 60” tape with easy-to-read dual inch and centimeter scales. Stop-action button holds tape in place every time. White w/Blue imprint. Size: 2” Price: $1.00 ea.

Luggage Tag Tag your luggage with SPJST and generate awareness worldwide! Comes with loop strap. Price: $2.00 ea.

Toothpick Holder Round canister includes six toothpicks. White with Blue imprint. Size: 3” Price: $1.00

Bubble-Man Mini Radio w/ Earphones Stereo earphone w/clip, auto scan and good sound performance. Size: Apx. 4” x 2” Specify Color: • Blue/Silver • Black/Silver • Red/Silver • Orange/Silver. Price: $4.00 ea.

FM radio with earphones and clip. Adjustable neck strap. Automatic scan feature that sets to the next clear radio station. Individually boxed. 2 AAA batteries included. Size: 3 1/2” Specify Color: • Black • Gray • Blue • Purple • Green Price: $4.00 ea.

Wristband Show spirit with this colorful wristband! One size fits most. Price: $1.00 ea.

Band-Aid Dispenser Handy band-aid dispenser that fits in purse or pocket. 5 Band-Aids included, refillable. Size: 4” x 1” White w/Black mascot imprint. Price: $1.00 ea.

Bandanas Accessorize or decorate with western-theme bandanas. Orel and Rhythm 2007 imprint. Size: 21” x 21” Specify Color: • Blue • Red Price: $1.00 ea.

Chip Clip Size: 4” W Specify Color: • Black • Brown • Purple • Red Price: $0.50 ea.

Logo Coasters Get extra exposure with this leather coaster. Slightly sueded natural finish. Branded imprint on buffed leather really makes an impression. Size: 3 1/2”. Price: $1.00 ea.

Tissues Travel-size tissue pack, plastic wrapped. Perfect for booths or giveaways. Size: 3” X 4” Price: $0.25 ea.

Koozie® Can Holder Insulated holder keeps your beverage cold. Securely holds container. Imprint on two sides. Size: Fits most standard size drink cans. White imprint. Specify Color: • Blue • Red. Price: $1.00 ea.

Magna Clip Clip is not only a magnet, but is functional as a clip. Secures multiple papers. Use on any metal surface. White w/Black imprint. Size: 2 1/4” x 2 1/2” Price: $0.50 ea.

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RAINGEAR/WEATHER Umbrellas Comes with handy color-matching sleeve. Automatically opens at the push of a button. Metal shaft and wood handle. Large: 48” Arc/20” Closed. Specify Color: • Khaki/Navy • Khaki/Navy/Hunter Green/Burgandy. Price: $10.00 ea. Small: 44” Arc/12” Closed. Specify Color: • Navy • Black. Price: $6.00 ea.

Patriotic Umbrella Comes with handy color-matching sleeve. Automatically opens at the push of a button. Metal shaft and wood handle. Size: 48” Arc/20” Closed. Price: $10.00 ea.

Rain Gauge Magni-strip enhances reading accuracy. Place directly into ground or mount on post. Umbrella shaped. Size: Apx. 8”L. Gauge mounting stem 6”L. Price: $3.00 ea.

Wall Thermometer Slim design. Size: 12” H x 3 3/4” W Price: $3.50 ea.

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Large Plush Bears Cute cuddly animals sport logo tee-shirt in red or blue. Apx. 12”. Specify Selection: • Light Brown Bear • Gray Koala Bear • Dark Brown Bear • Polar Bear • Panda Bear. Size: Apx. 12” H • Price: $6.00 ea.

Small Plush Bears Cute cuddly animals sport logo tee-shirt in red or blue. Apx. 9”H. Specify Selection: • Light Brown Bear • Gray Koala Bear • Dark Brown Bear • Polar Bear • Panda Bear. Price: $4.00 ea.

Bean Bag Animals Each “It’s All Greek to Me” animal is outfitted in a custom red or blue tee-shirt. Polyethylene pellets inside. Apx. 8” to 10”. Specify Selection: • Rabbit • Moose • Monkey • Bear • Lamb • Lion • Dog • Polar Bear • Panda Bear. Price: $4.00 ea.

Balloons Make your event more exciting and colorful. Size: 10”. Specify Color: (each w/White imprint) • Blue • Red • White Price: $0.20 ea.

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Dominoes Professional, extra thick, marble-like domino set in gift box. White w/color imprint. Price: $18.00 ea.

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Star-Spangled Continued from page 3. Star Spangled Banner Oh! say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,

O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there. Oh! say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? (“Ramparts,” in case you don’t know, are the protective walls or other elevations that surround a Fort. The first

stanza asks a question. The second gives an answer.) On the shore, dimly seen thro’ the mist of the deep, Where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep. As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam,

In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream. ’Tis the star-spangled banner. Oh! long may it wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave! (“The towering steep” is again, the ramparts. The bombardment has failed, and the British can do nothing more but sail away, their mission a failure. In the third stanza, I feel Key allows himself to gloat

ANNA MICHELLE BURKE Anna is a member of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi and a graduate of Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts in history. She is the daughter of Michael and Michelle Burke, the granddaughter of George and Anna Pesek, and the niece of Jerry Elzner. Anna will attend the University of Houston on a full scholarship to achieve a masters degree in public history with an interest in museum science. Anna is a former Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen nominee from the Brazos Valley.

ROBERT J. HAGEN, JR. Robert is a member of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point and a graduate of Belton High School. He is the son of Bob and Terri Hagen and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Short and Ms. Mary Ann Hays. Robert’s future plan is to enter the military.

ALLISON NICOLE POKLADNIK WILLIAM SHANE MAXWELL William is a member of Lodge 234, Luling and a graduate of Texas A&M University Kingsville with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Agriculture. He is the son of Boyd and Ardis Maxwell. William is a hunting guide on the King Ranch in Kingsville.

Allison is a member of Lodge 84, Dallas and a graduate of Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, with a major in Integrated Communications with a minor in Marketing. She is the daughter of Paul and Cindy Pokladnik and the granddaughter of the late Robert and Geraldine Pokladnik and the late Oldrich and Beulah Horak, all of Lodge 84. Allison is working for NBC Channel 15 in Mobile, Alabama, in television ad sales.

LIAN PRUSKI Lian is a member of Lodge 107, Floresville and a graduate of Poth High School. She is the daughter of Glen and Wendy Pruski and the granddaughter of Bob and Polly Bayer, and the late Henry and Magdalene Pruski. Lian plans to pursue a career as a dental hygienist.

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over the American triumph. In the aftermath of the bombardment, Key probably was in no mood to act otherwise. During World War II, when the British were our staunchest allies, this third stanza was not sung. However, I know it, so here it is.) And where is that band who so vauntingly swore, That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion A home and a country should leave us no more?

VĚSTNÍK Their blood has washed out their foul footstep’s pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave, From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. (The fourth stanza, a pious hope for the future, should be sung more slowly than the other three, and with even deeper feeling.)

I hope you will look at the national anthem with new eyes. Listen to it, the next time you have a chance, with new ears. And, don’t let them ever take it away. —SPJST—

Oh! Thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand, Between their loved homes and the war’s desolation, Blest with vict’ry and peace, may the Heav’n - rescued land, Praise the Pow’r that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, for our cause is just, And this be our motto— “In God is our trust.” And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

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Death Claims Paid in May 2007 From 5/01/2007 to 5/31/2007 Death Claim

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Dorothy Groffo Richard L. Barton, Sr. Charles Albert Londa Ada K. Grimmett Lillie Strelec Beverly Toliver Shirley Ruth Kaase Rosalee Littles Ben F. Schroeder Henry Joe Raska Woodrow W. Kubena John E. Eddyhausen Leona Rose Supak Vincent J. Hechler Dennis Edward Sefcik Doris Millican G.B. Martin, Jr. Fred Howard Lero Alton Thomas Danisch Larry J. Scott Larry L. Almquist Sherri L. Yates Ernest E. Neitsch Florence Esta Frazier Morris R. Boutwell Eleanor Joan Rogers William R. Dillard Anita Regmund Geri Lynn Forbis Mildred Foster Donna Lea Pasemann Earlene V. Michalsky Tommy S. Sellers Margaret E. Gallagher Dulcia Lee Milam Robert J. Furch Martha A. Vykukal

Lodge 88 106 91 66 153 172 88 32 49 117 1 92 51 139 17 74 188 88 88 6 333 180 155 35 18 130 25 79 88 185 29 91 88 154 178 40 30

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Houston LaGrange Crosby Waco LaSalle Pasadena Houston Victoria Rowena Robstown Fayetteville Fort Worth Ellinger Danbury New Tabor Lovelady Centerville Houston Houston Cottonwood First State Bank Burleson Austin Elk Elgin Dallas Ennis Corpus Christi Houston New Braunfels Taylor Crosby Houston Fort Worth Longview El Campo-Hillje Taiton

10/18/1999 8/19/1992 8/25/1958 4/13/1971 7/01/1942 12/11/2003 2/18/1971 3/04/2004 7/11/1990 5/14/1958 3/04/1931 2/01/1953 8/01/1959 5/11/1946 9/08/1947 10/22/1975 2/21/1980 6/24/1970 9/01/1986 9/16/1966 3/04/2004 8/24/2006 3/16/1979 3/17/1970 9/23/1980 7/27/1942 8/16/1966 2/26/1938 10/14/1980 3/22/1967 3/13/1973 8/22/1946 10/11/1979 8/13/1965 12/10/1979 1/19/1960 7/06/56

4/3/2007 6/21/2003 2/10/2007 1/30/2007 3/24/2007 3/26/2007 4/09/2007 4/15/2007 4/11/2007 3/23/2007 4/22/2007 4/05/2007 2/08/2007 4/22/2007 3/26/2007 4/06/2007 4/07/2007 4/18/2007 12/13/2006 4/30/2007 4/19/2007 4/30/2007 5/01/2007 4/27/2007 5/03/2007 5/02/2007 4/24/2007 10/20/2006 2/13/2007 4/27/2007 5/11/2007 2/18/2007 5/05/2007 5/14/2007 4/11/2007 4/19/2007 4/30/2007

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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—

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Reunions Paul and Rozina Grones family The Grones reunion will be Sunday, June 24, 2007, at the Lone Star Hall in West, Texas. All descendants of Ludmila (Grones) Matula, Vince (Jim) Grones, Frank J. Grones, Julie (Grones) Charanza, Alois (Louis) R. Grones, Rozina (Grones) Smetak, Joseph M. Grones, Martha (Grones) Picha, John Grones, Adolph Grones, and Mary (Grones) Rejcek are invited to attend and join in the fun. Registration begins at 9 a.m. A catered meal will be served at 12 noon. Be sure to call all your family members and children. Ask them to come renew old friendships, make new ones, and learn about family heritage. We ask you to please bring your old and new photographs, scrapbooks, and albums of your branch of the family tree; along with any documents you may have pertaining to the history of Paul and Rozina Grones and their children. For more information, call Nancy Polansky (254) 826-3523 or Laddie Rejcek (817) 295-2595. Please RSVP before June 11 for meal attendance to the phone numbers above. Laddie J. Rejcek Lodge 180, Burleson —SPJST—

Jarosek family The Jarosek reunion is Saturday, July 7, 2007, at the SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor hall, beginning at 11 a.m. A catered meal will be served at 1 p.m. Please make reservations by June 24 for the meal. Please RSVP to Patsy Pilchiek at (325) 423-0722. Each family is asked to bring a dessert and an auction item. Eva Herman Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST— June 16 Sebek family—at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone, Flag Hall. For information, call (254) 985-2361. Submitted by Bernice Sebek, Lodge 24, Cyclone.

June 23 Elzner family—at Bayfront Inn, Corpus Christi, Texas. For information, call (361) 850-8844. Submitted by Jerry Elzner, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. June 23 Tesar-Novak families—at the VFW, Azle, Texas. For information, or motel reservations, contact Mary Ann Krivanek (817) 237-4320; or Lou Woolsey (817) 237-5984. Submitted by Mary Ann Krivanek, Lodge 92, Fort Worth. July 8 Descendants of John and Anna (Sefčik) Jez—at the Central Texas Sportsman’s Club near Lake Belton, Belton, Texas. For information, contact Jan Huber (254) 778-7697. Submitted by Irene Marek, Lodge 24, Cyclone. July 14 Macik family—at the SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Hall. Please contact us via email macikreunion@yahoo.com. For information, contact Warren Howell (713) 827-7780; or Adina Akin (713) 869-5676. Submitted by Richard Akin, Lodge 88, Houston. July 14 Families of Josef and Rosina Orsak, Simon and Marie Bartoš, Josef Macha, Anton and Christine Mocek, and Jan and Andela Pribyla—at the Portwood Civic Center, Seymour, Texas. For meal reservations and details, call Felicia Fillingim (806) 863-2824. Submitted by Tim Orsak, Lodge 73, Seymour. July 15 Bomarton Community Homecoming—at the Portwood Civic Center, Seymour, Texas. Contact Wayne Bartos, 2102 Greenway Street, Arlington, Texas 76010 by July 6 for meal reservations. Submitted by Tim Orsak, Lodge 73, Seymour. July 21 Zycha family—at Crosby Community Center, Crosby, Texas. RSVP by July 10 to Raymond Zycha; Frankie Zycha; or Dorothy Zycha (281) 8391240. Submitted by Dorothy Ann Walts, Lodge 65, Crosby. —SPJST—

SPJST Youth Section District Six Camp June 22 to 24 Stoney Creek Ranch Dear District Six Campers, District Six Camp will be the weekend of June 22 to 24 at Stoney Creek Ranch outside of Columbus. I ask that all campers and chaperones arrive Friday, June 22 at 2 p.m. Please do not be late. If you have a camper that has a valid reason for needing to arrive late, please let me know ahead of time. You will not need to bring bed sheets, pillows, or towels as these will be provided for you by the camp. Items you will need to bring are: • • • • • • • •

clothes bathing suit beach towel sunscreen toiletries tennis shoes insect repellent flash light

Open toe shoes are not allowed at camp so please make sure to wear your tennis shoes. I encourage campers to bring fishing poles as we will set aside some time to go fishing at the lake. This year’s camp theme is Rockin ’07. We will be having a Disco Party Saturday night. We are asking that campers dress in 60s or 70s costumes for the party. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Also, each camper needs to bring a plain white tee-shirt with him/her to use in making a tie-dye tee-shirt for our camp craft to go along with our camp theme. Before departing on Sunday morning, we will be required to clean our cabins thoroughly. No one will be allowed to depart camp until we have been given approval from the camp that the cabins are cleaned to the camp’s specifications. We will depart

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 camp Sunday around 9:30 a.m. so please make sure your transportation home arrives by then. Please do not bring coolers with food or drinks in them. They are not allowed in the cabins, and we will have plenty of refreshments provided. I am very excited about camping at Stoney Creek Ranch. I know everyone is going to have a wonderful time. See you on the 22nd. Fraternally, Marcy Dorotik District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Young members encouraged to get involved in SPJST youth clubs Dear SPJST Youth Member, Greetings from the SPJST Home Office! Membership in the SPJST provides many opportunities for active youth club members. Even in areas that do not have an active youth club, there are ways that you can qualify to join in our fun, service-oriented program. Those qualifications are outlined in the following summary. Please take some time to look over this information. Afterwards, if you, your parents or guardians have any questions, please give me a call at (800) 727-7578, and I will do my best to answer your questions. What’s an Active Youth Member? In the SPJST, an active youth club member is considered a youth with an SPJST insurance certificate that is current and who attends at least a majority of the monthly youth club meetings during the youth year. Youth may attend the adult lodge meetings or another lodge’s youth club meeting if either their youth club is not meeting or they need to

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make up meetings. Active youth members must be single and not pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on June 1 of the current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.). A youth with a current certificate may enter the SPJST youth program the youth year that they will be entering kindergarten. The youth will be eligible for camp and youth achievement day after the completion of their kindergarten year. The youth year begins June 1 and goes through May 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school.

Lodge 25, Ennis youth enjoys polka festival Dear SPJST Vestnik Readers, I rode on the SPJST Float in the National Polka Festival parade in Ennis with my sisters and other youth members. It was really fun— even with the rain. We all got really wet. This is the first time that I wore a Czech costume, and I looked very pretty. My sisters Madeline and Raychel wore costumes, too. Erica Clark, age 6 —SPJST—

Erica Clark, left, with her sisters State Queen Raychel and State Duchess Madeline

VĚSTNÍK SPJST Youth Achievement Day and Participation Guidelines Youth Achievement Day (YAD) consists of the following contests and exhibitions. Craft Contests Talent Contests Royalty Contests Scrapbook Contest Poster Contest Beseda Dance Exhibition Special Category Contest (State YAD only) Each district sponsors a YAD in which local lodge youth club members compete for district honors. First place district winners go on to compete at State Youth Achievement Day to be held Saturday, August 4, 2007, at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Killeen, Texas. Who Can Enter? Active youth club members, who have completed their kindergarten year to high school senior, who attended seven out of 12 youth club meetings during the youth year and who perform constructive activities in the lodge are eligible for the YAD contests. Youth club members participating at YAD must have an SPJST life insurance certificate in force by October 31 of the previous youth year

and must have attended at least seven meetings since the application was written. Youth in lodges where there are no youth clubs can enter the YAD contest if they attend seven out of 12 adult meetings. Youth leaders will verify eligibility of each contestant selected to complete in District YAD. All YAD contestants must be single and not pregnant or a parent. How Do You Enter? A YAD contestant must pre-register for all contests by completing a separate YAD entry card for each contest to be entered. YAD entry cards are available from the youth leader, DYC, or State Youth Director. SPJST Summer Camp and Participation Guidelines The SPJST provides summer camping for its youth members. Youth camp funds come from an annual allocation by the SPJST Supreme Lodge. Each of the seven SPJST districts across the state hosts its own camp. Some districts may have combined camp sessions. Who Can Participate? Camp is provided on the basis of participation in SPJST activities. Pending that the qualifications are met, summer camp is available to all SPJST certificate-holding youth members. Campers must also be in good standing with the SPJST. The

ages for camp are post kindergarten to high school senior as of June 1 of the camping year. Graduating high school seniors who are active youth club members may attend camp as a Senior Leader-In-Training (LIT) during the camp session that follows their high school graduation. Eligibility Qualifications for youth to attend SPJST camp are based on the previous youth year (June 1 to May 31). To be eligible to attend camp at no charge, youth members must attend seven out of 12 youth meetings or seven out of 12 adult lodge meetings, if the lodge does not have a youth club. Youth members must also attend a majority of the youth activities in the youth club or lodge. Any youth (previous member or new certificate) who initially joins the youth club by October 31 and attends seven meetings may go to camp free of charge. A member initially joining the youth club who is not able to make seven meetings may still go to camp for a fee determined by his/her district’s DYC. SPJST youth members who do not meet the above qualifications may attend camp for a fee determined by the DYC. These funds will be submitted to the State Youth Director. The youth leader will report all youth who qualify and intend to attend camp to the DYC no later than May 15

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Honors Mothers, Youth Leaders Sunday, May 6, 2007 • Lodge 25, Ennis Hall

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club honored mothers at the monthly meeting on Sunday, May 6, 2007, with a poem and a pink carnation. LEFT PHOTO: Assistant Youth Leader Betty Macalik, right,

receives a hug from her daughter Kim Macalik. RIGHT PHOTO: Laure Krajca, right, reads a poem to her mom and Lodge 25 Youth Leader Margaret Krajca.

Dear Mom, As I look back on my life I find myself wondering . . . Did I remember to thank you for all that you have done for me? For all the times you were by my side to help me celebrate my successes and accept my defeats? Or, for teaching me the value of hard work, good judgment, courage, and honesty?

I wonder if I’ve ever thanked you for simple things . . . The laughter, smiles, and the quiet times we’ve shared? If I have forgotten to express my gratitude for any of these things, I am thanking you now . . . and I am hoping that you’ve known all along how very much you are loved and appreciated. —SPJST—

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Lodge 9, Snook Youth Members Participate in Trash Pick-Up, Shooting Tournament Dear Vestnik Readers, Recently, our youth club participated in “Adopt-A-County Road” trash pickup. Our club participates on a quarterly basis. We also cleaned and weeded the flower beds at the lodge hall for Arbor Day. Afterwards, we enjoyed kolaches from Czech/Tex. On Saturday, May 12, 2007, members from Lodge 9 had the opportunity to

participate in the SPJST gun shooting tournament that was held at Gunsmoke Shooting Range in Snook. We had a good time, and members received ribbons. We are looking forward to camp and other SPJST activities this summer. Fraternally, Bradley Shelfer, President —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Members from Lodge 9 who helped with the “AdoptA-County Road” trash pick-up were Josef Orsak, Dillon Hooper, Robert Lewis, Hannah Kovar, Shyanna Hooper, Sarah Hejl, Jordan Hejl, Zachary Shelfer, Colton Orsak, Hayden Kovar, Bradley Shelfer, and a guest of the Orsaks. CENTER PHOTO: Hannah Kovar, Sarah

Hejl, Shyanna Hooper, Josef Orsak, and Robert Lewis enjoy their time together during the trash pick-up. RIGHT PHOTO: John Wheeler of Lodge 9, Snook finds his target at the SPJST Three-Gun Shooting Tournament at Gunsmoke Shooting Range in Snook on May 12.

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club member Bradley Shelfer receives tips from Mr. Janac. CENTER PHOTO: Hunter Swarb and Kolby Kahlden receive first and second place ribbons. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 9 members participating at the SPJST Three-Gun

Shooting Tournament include Hunter Swarb, Robin Jakubik, Dillon Hooper, Jenna Jakubik, Josef Orsak, Kolby Kahlden (Lodge 17), Dustin Jakubik, and Hayden Kovar. Not pictured are John Wheeler and Bradley Shelfer.

on an Eligibility Qualification form available from the State Youth Director. The DYC must send a copy of his/her district’s qualification forms to the SYD on May 15 for eligibility verification. In cases where there is no youth club, two officers of the lodge may submit the form. All youth who will be going to camp must have their name on the submitted eligibility qualification form by May 15. No one can be added to the eligibility qualification roster after May 15. Each camper must submit a completed SPJST Camp Application to his/her DYC no later than 20 days before camp. These applications are available from the local lodge youth leader, DYC, or State Youth Director. All incomplete camp applications will be returned to the youth. No one may attend SPJST Camp without a com-

2007 SPJST Scholarship Program and Qualifications The SPJST recognizes and awards its members for academic excellence, exceptional leadership ability, and outstanding service with its scholarship and leadership grant program. The SPJST awards the following scholarships and leadership grants:

Any youth member who has been the recipient of either the State Merit Grant, the District Merit Grant, or the Royalty Grant is also eligible to apply for a General Scholarship or a Leadership Grant. A youth may receive a maximum of two scholarships/grants within the SPJST, excluding the State Merit Grant.

General Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 Leadership Grants in the amount of $1,000 State Merit Grant in the amount of $1,500

SPJST General Scholarships and SPJST Leadership Grants General scholarships are funded by the Supreme Lodge and voluntary contributions by SPJST members. Accordingly, the more funds

pleted SPJST Eligibility Application on file for the current year. If a youth submits an application but is not eligible to attend according to the youth leader’s Qualification form, the DYC will contact the leader about the matter. All eligible and qualified SPJST youth are entitled to attend camp with expenses paid in equal proportion from the district’s annual camp fund. If camping facilities are limited and elimination is inevitable, the seniority of youth club members will have first consideration. The DYC will notify all leaders at least 15 days before camp what extra costs to expect per camper.

District Merit Grants in the amount of $1,000 Royalty Grants in the amount of $1,000

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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club friends camp at the lake

These friends who are members at Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club gathered for a photo while camping at the lake on Memorial Day weekend. Pictured are, front, left to right, Bailey Fulton, Abbey Fulton, Carley Cummings, Madeline Cummings, and Julia Zavodny. BACK: Matthew Hoelscher, Kyle Hoelscher, Drew Latimer, and Christopher Zavodny.

available, the more scholarships awarded. Leadership grants were established in 1996 for active youth club members. Leadership grants are funded solely through allocations by the Supreme Lodge. A total of 55 $1,000 scholarships and grants were awarded in 2007.

To Be Eligible, Applicants Must: • Have an active SPJST life insurance certificate in force for one year. • Hold an active SPJST life insurance certificate for the duration of the scholarship or grant; and • Be a high school graduate or equivalent.

General scholarship recipients may only receive one general scholarship. Active youth club members are required to apply for both the general scholarship and the leadership grant; however, they are only eligible to receive one. Applications You may request scholarship application guidelines through the Office of the President during the fall of the year. All required application materials must be returned to the SPJST Scholarship Department by February 1. Please note that this information is subject to change. All applicants are encouraged to please refer to the Office of the President for the most complete and update information regarding the SPJST Scholarship application process. Complete application and guidelines may be obtained through the President’s Office. Thanks Thanks for taking the time to look over this information. Thanks, too, for your membership in the SPJST! I look forward to hearing from you. Fraternally, John Hoelscher State Youth Director —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis Welcomes New Youth Club Member

JUSTIN MRAZ Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes Justin Mraz, age six, to the youth club. He is the son of Jeffery and Julie Mraz. His brother is Jacob. Justin is the grandson of Van and Pat Fowler and Richard and Janie Mraz. They are all members of Lodge 25. Justin attends kindergarten at St. John School. He enjoys fishing, riding his bicycle, and playing soccer and tee-ball. —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Members Participate at Picnic Sunday, June 3, 2007 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall

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Scenes from Leaders-in-Training Retreat Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2007 • YMCA Camp Hamman Ranch in Bandera

LEFT PHOTO: Jimmy Baker of Lodge 89, Rosebud and Crystal Morris of Lodge 47, Seaton enjoy an icebreaker game. CENTER AND RIGHT

PHOTOS: LITs learn the importance of teamwork through leadership games.

LEFT PHOTO: ADYC Lynda Novak, left, back, and DYC Bessie Petr, both of Lodge 84, Dallas, teach Czech songs to the LITs. CENTER PHOTO:

Julia Tucker, left, and Courtney Halbert, both of Lodge 6, Cottonwood sing Czech songs. RIGHT PHOTO: LITs enjoy an afternoon snack.

LEFT PHOTO: Family style serving! Pictured are, left to right, Travis Purchis and Joshua Bayer, both of Lodge 107, Floresville, and Stephen Mazur of Lodge 202, Jourdanton. CENTER PHOTO: Leading the group in Czech songs are, left to right, ADYC Lynda

Novak, DYC Bessie Petr, and Gerard Marcaurele, Steven Drapela, and Travis Krpec, all of Lodge 30, Taiton. RIGHT PHOTO: The 2007 SPJST Leaders-in-Training line up at YMCA Camp Hamman Ranch for group games.

2007 District Youth Achievement Days 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—Sunday, July 22 Ben E. Keith Beers Party Room in Abilene District Five—Sunday, July 1 Lodge 88, Houston District Six—Sunday, July 15 Taiton Community Center District Seven—Sunday, July 8 Floresville Elementary School

2007 District Youth Camps

District One - Forest Glen in Rosebud Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29 District Two - Camp Hope in McGregor Friday, July 6 to Monday, July 9 District Three - Camp Hope in McGregor Thursday, July 19 to Sunday, July 22 District Four - Camp Hope in McGregor Sunday, July 6 to Tuesday, July 9 District Five - YMCA Camp Cullen on Lake Livingston Sunday, July 15 to Wednesday, July 18 District Six - Stoney Creek Ranch in Columbus Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24 District Seven - W.O.W. Camp in Bandera Thursday, June 7 to Sunday, June 10

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Podpora

BENEVOLENCE

Lidskost HUMANITY

Česká

Bratrstvi BROTHERHOOD

Část

Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas

ROCNIK 95 CISLO 24

Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech

to use the ové form when speaking and writing formally.

Lekce sedmnáctá Lesson 17

All nouns ending in -tel, denoting office, position, or occupation, are made plural by the simple addition of é.

Množné číslo— Forming plurals The nominative plural of masculine animate nouns has, for both hard and soft stems, the ending i, which softens the hard consonants before it. had—hadi čert—čerti pán—páni voják—vojáci Čech—Češi doktor—doktoři

* * * * * There are two other endings for animate masculine nouns in the nom. pl. — ové — personal names, such as Václavové, which means several people with the name Václav. Other examples: Ital—Italové Srb—Srbové (one syllable names) Polák—Poláci Maďar—Maďaři Čech—either Češi or Čechové pán—panové syn—synové člen—členové biskup—biskupové filosof—filosofové There is much fluctuation in the usage of the plural i and ové. Perhaps one rule of thumb to follow is

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Examples: učitel—učitelé přítel—přátelé stavitel—stavitelé občan—občané krajan—krajané Američan—Američané Slovan—Slované pohan—pohani anděl—andělé host—hosté žid—židé soused—sousedé člověk—lidé manžel—manželové Exception: German—Germáni Nouns ending in -ista: houslista—houslisté šachista—šachisté pianista—pianisté

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Američan houslista

hodiny noviny kalhoty housle rodiče brýle

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Form sentences of your own with the plural of the following words. Pronounce all the words

Proper names, places, countries, etc.: Čechy Mariánské Lázně Teplice Karlovy Vary

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.

Feasts: Vánoce Velikonoce narozeniny jmeniny

* * * * * There exist some of the old dual number plural in Czech: ruka—ruce noha—nohy prs—prsa rameno—ramena koleno—kolena oko—oči ucho—uši

There are a number of nouns that usually go in pairs, such as nůžky, brýle, etc., somewhat like our words - sheep, deer, etc. There is no singular form for these words.

Write the nominative plural of these words:

Examples: peníze šaty kleště nůžky dveře

bratr sestra kupec soused chlapec přitel

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June 14, 15 TCGS/SPJST Library Workday— in Temple, Texas. For details on any TCGS event or project, please contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta, 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515; (979) 849-0348; or email fhurta@brazosport.edu. June 26 Austin Czech Historical Association Monthly Potluck/Meeting—at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 200 West Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas, 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.austin-czechs.com; or call President Julius Dubcak (512) 2728393. July 21 CHS’s Annual Youth Day—at TCHCC Fair Pavilion: hay rides, folk dancing, ice cream making, corn husking, shelling and grinding, games. Ages five to 15 (five to 10 accompanied by parent or guardian). $5 donation toward lunch per child/person. For information, call (888) 785-4500. —SPJST—

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out loud. Be sure and look up all words you donʼt know the meaning of. Translate the sentence you write in Czech into English.: Robert učitel Čech pán syn člen manžel voják filosof stavitel občan host soused

from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and at other times by appointment. You may call Annie at (979) 567-4121 to arrange an appointment. The display will continue through July. Submitted by, Margaret Haisler Lodge 186, Caldwell —SPJST—

TCHCC to present Shakespeare play June 29

Can you translate this verse? Read out loud.

Bubeníček Tluče bubeníček, tluče na buben, a svolává hochy: “Hoši pojďte ven! Zahrajem si na vojáky, máme flinty i bodáky, holá, hůra, hej, nikdo nemeškej!”

The month of June will provide a delightful evening outing for area residents. (Doc) Jim Ayers, a University of Texas professor, will hold a summer workshop for area youth ages 10 to 15 in the La Grange area. The students will perform the play at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center’s Sanford Schmid Amphitheater located on Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. “Much Ado About Nothing” will be presented on Friday, June 29. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. with refreshments being sold by TCHCC. —SPJST—

Petra Mičky. And . . . right now is the time to make sure that Petr Mička’s cimbalom orchestra (two violins, viola, bass, clarinet, and hammer dulcimer) will be performing at a location that’s near you! I anticipate that the group will be arriving in Dallas on Thursday, October 4. They will perform at the UNT Murchison Performing Arts Center in Denton on Saturday, October 6 and at the Texas State Fair in Dallas on Sunday, October 7. We have the opportunity to schedule four additional performances between Monday, October 8 and Saturday, October 13. We will finish the week with a performance at the Dallas Sokol on Greenville Avenue on Sunday, October 14. Then, the group will fly back to the Czech Republic the following Monday. We will offer 90-minute performances of traditional folk music from the eastern edge of Moravia followed by traditional “wine cellar party” music (perhaps even with “singalong”). These performances could be arranged either as concerts or – as I suspect we’d like to keep this a little

more informal in some locations – with roast pork and beer. This opportunity comes at no cost to you, of course . . . although I’m hoping that the sponsoring organizations can provide overnight housing and breakfast for the musicians. They are all in their 30s; none of them speak English very well (which will add to the fun). Please let me know if you would like to host the group for a performance. You can contact me by email thomassovik@yahoo.com or call my cell phone (817) 287-9644. I look forward to seeing all of you very soon, as we will be “on the road again” in just a few months. Dr. Thomas Sovik Professor of Music Director of Central European Studies and Exchanges —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 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 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month 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 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, June 15—McLennan County Crop Tour Friday, June 15—Social/games, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 17—Soukup reunion Saturday, June 23—Girard reunion Friday, June 29—Malone Co-op annual meeting Saturday, June 30—Lenart families reunion Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second Sunday of the month at 5 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting. Club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental information, call (254) 593-2222. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, June 24—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polka/waltz/mix music, 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person. Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility.

LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, June 16—Sebek’s reunion Sunday, June 17—Ocker Brethren Church BBQ Fund Raiser Saturday, June 23—Rogers Baseball Association Fund Raiser Saturday, June 30—Private wedding Saturday, July 7—Private wedding Saturday, July 14—Open Saturday, July 21—Private wedding Saturday, July 28—Open 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 Thursday, June 14—SPJST Lodge 25 meeting Saturday, June 16—Rental Saturday, June 23—Rental Saturday, June 30—Rental Sunday, July 1—Youth Club meeting Saturday, July 7—County/western dance. Public invited. Thursday, July 12—SPJST Lodge 25 meeting Saturday, July 14—Rental Saturday, July 21—Battle Dance: Jak Se Do and Ennis Czech Boys Saturday, July 28—Rental

LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are held at on the second Thursday of each month in its building at 3502 North Laurent in Victoria at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Franklin or Lois Elles (361) 575-6712. The youth club meets the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Henrietta Yates (361) 578-5543.

LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department.

LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, June 23—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, June 30—35 South Saturday, July 14—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) 778-1450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Friday, Saturday/June 15, 16—Private rental Friday, Saturday/June 22, 23—Private rental Friday, Saturday/June 29, 30—Private rental Friday, Saturday/July 6,7—Private rental Sunday, July 8—Meeting at 2 p.m. Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. We have $100 nights every week and a $650 jackpot also every week. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall.

Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more information, call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the fourth Monday of January, April, July, and October at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m.

LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December.

LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, June 16—Open Saturday, June 23—Vrazels’ Polka Band

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Meetings are held at the Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard.

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 nonsmoking facility.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR Wednesday, June 13—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, June 15—The Lawmen Friday, June 22—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band Wednesday, June 27—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, June 29—Earl Beatty 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 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 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. Please note: Youth club meetings are held at Lone Star Hall every second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings at 2 p.m. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March and June; and on the second Sunday of September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Meal served at 1 p.m. and the meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 8548423. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Youth club meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. Board of directors meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. For hall rentals, call Linda Hill (254) 657-9595; or the lodge hall (254) 6572485. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Fellowship Day is held the third Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 3481514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 8263557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 773-6164/home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, June 16—Texas Sound Check, polka/variety. $7 per person Saturday, June 23—Czech and Then Some, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, June 30—No dance Saturday, July 7—Gary Henneke, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, July 14—Bobby Jone, polka/variety. $7 per person Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 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

VĚSTNÍK otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise announced. 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 Please note: Country/western and polka dances are now four hours. Friday, June 15—Luau Dance: Ron Martin Friday, June 22—Charles Nemec of West Friday, June 29—Charlie Patteson Sunday, July 1—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 dances on the first Sunday and polka/waltz dancing as announced. Big band sound ballroom dancing on Friday nights 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code required for ballroom dances. Listen to KNON 89.3 FM on Sunday at 2 p.m. for up-to-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. To reserve for large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, call early (817) 624-1361/ Joyce. SPJST Lodge 92/National Hall is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Polak’s between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-2191. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO Adult lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. Youth club meetings are the first Sunday of every month at Casa Ole in Victoria Mall at 3 p.m., excluding months where they are quarterly adult lodge meetings. To verify the meeting, call Youth Leader Donna Vanek (361) 573-6771. LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange, 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 130, DALLAS For monthly meeting time and location, please contact lodge secretary Stanley Vrla (214) 8262670; or lodge president John Vrla (214) 9063385; or email jvrla@cebridge.net. 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.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007 LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Danbury Community Center. For information, call (979) 922-1279 or (979) 922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. 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. 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 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. Bingo every Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-1808390-7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street. LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Treat’s Garage in Chilton. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals—weddings, anniversaries, birthdays—call (817) 4658538; or (972) 263-9031.

LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.

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 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 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 4721721 for meeting location, date, and time.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002

LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 5731612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m. LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m. LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are held the fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. The first Sunday of December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. The meetings will be held at Bilski’s Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham, Texas. For information, contact President Annette Bilski (979) 830-3930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, July 7—Forever Country Lodge hall is located at 3609 Preston Road in Pasadena. 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. The hall is available for rentals for your special event. For information, call Vicki at (281) 542-1774. Dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Dancing hours are from 8 p.m. until midnight. Admission is $6 per adult and children 12 years and under are free. For inquiry or reservations, call lodge phone (281) 487-3297; or email Richard Smaistrla rrsmistr@sbcglobal.net. We need your name, your phone number and how many will be in your party. Lodge 172 is a nonsmoking facility. BYOB is back.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 771-4948. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday’s office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger’s). LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the lodge hall located at 197 Hughes Road. Regular dances are on the third Saturday night of each month from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Helen Boyd (936) 632-2849. For dance reservations, call Marilynn Page (936) 632-1124. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month and begin with a potluck meal served at 2 p.m. Lodge provides the meat. Youth club meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday. Activities are planned for ages kindergarten through high school senior. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas, 77429 — off Highway 290 West at Skinner. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirements, reunions, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or any other event. Call Alma Schulz (281) 351-1045 or (281) 373-9482 for information, rentals, or reservations.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118. LODGE 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 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—

Celebrate FLAG DAY On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, adopting The Stars and Stripes as the official flag of their newly established nation. Originally composed of 13 stripes and 13 stars to represent the original colonies, today’s flag still has 13 red and white stripes but now displays 50 stars representing the United States of America. On Flag Day, we celebrate the official “birth” of our flag and everything it stands for: equality, liberty and justice for all. On Flag Day, show your patriotic spirit by flying the American flag high and proud!

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