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Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Win State Crowns
SPJST Youth Showcase Talents at State YAD in Killeen Approximately
300 SPJST youth from across Texas met at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Killeen, Texas, on Saturday, August 4 to showcase their knowledge and skills at the SPJST State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). The 2007 competition involved participants ages six to high school senior. They competed in 15 events, testing their skills in areas such as construction, foods, handicraft, photography, sewing, public speaking, and talent. The event also featured a special category which is always a surprise until the day of the
~ Inside ~ Lyons church collects books for RMH Page 4 District Five members collect canned tabs Page 6 Lodge 97 honors members Page 7 Lodge 47 youth club fund-raiser Page 11
Family Fun Dates ...............3 Interest Rates .....................3 New Lodge Organization...3 Memorial Donations ..........3 IRS Info ...............................4 Lodge Section ....................4 Reunions ............................7 In Memoriam.......................8 Youth ...................................9 Czech Culture...................12 Activities Calendar...........14
competition. Participants were each given a paper sack and several craft supplies, and they were to decorate the sack and create a puppet. District and State YADs allow SPJST youth club members to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain recognition for their achievements. As they compete, they develop self-confidence and sharpen their decision-making abilities. They also have a chance to socialize with other youth club members. The SPJST Youth Program is a very important one for Texas youth. The program is helping to shape many of our future leaders, thanks to the contributions of hundreds of adults who volunteer their time to the youth of SPJST. SPJST State YAD is the culmination of a year of hard work by some of the best and brightest SPJST youth club members. Winners of SPJST District YAD competitions across Texas qualify to compete at the state contest. Seven District YADs are held in June and July in cities like Caldwell, Elgin, Fort Worth, Abilene, Houston, Taiton, and Floresville. The grand finale of the 2007 State Youth Achievement Day was the presentation of the 20072008 State Royalty Court. Crowned to represent the SPJST in the coming year were King Colby Havemann, Queen Lindsey Jones, Duke
The 2007-2008 SPJST State Royalty are, left to right, Duke Laramie Cass, King Colby Havemann, Queen Lindsey Jones, and Duchess Kellie Ihlenfeldt, all of Lodge 17, New Tabor.
Laramie Cass, and Duchess Kellie Ihlenfeldt, all of Lodge 17, New Tabor. King Colby, 14, is the son of Rodney and Christie Havemann of Caldwell. Colby is a freshman at Caldwell High School. Duke Laramie, 7, is the son of David and Mary Cass. Queen Lindsey is the daughter of Bruce and Donna Jones of Caldwell She is a senior at Caldwell High School. Duchess Kellie, 7, is the daughter of Tommy and Tanya Ihlenfeldt. Complete State YAD results will appear in the SPJST Youth Spectacular to be published soon. —SPJST—
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At the State Royalty competition in 1977, Donna Trcalek was crowned SPJST State Queen. Thirty years later, on August 4, 2007, Donna’s daughter, Lindsey Jones, was crowned SPJST State Queen. Also pictured with Donna in 1977 are State Duchess Michelle Surovik of Lodge 17, New Tabor and State King Steven Stanislav and State Duke Jeffery Nors, both of Lodge 66, Waco.
~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ No Vestnik will be published August 29.
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SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.com VESTNIK EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-0807 email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-0007 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 771-3837 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LANITA ANGLIN, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-2334 email: lanitaa@spjst.com FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 773-2950 email: jerrymik@spjst.com LEGAL ADVISOR DREW POPELKA P.O. Box 1706, Temple, TX 76503 Office: (254) 742-0724 email: spjst-legal@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CHAIRMAN P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013 DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691 Home: (254) 826-5882 DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 Home: (713) 864-2163 DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, VICE CHAIRMAN 407 Taos Street, Victoria, Texas 77904 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 Home: (830) 393-9073 BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550
District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262
INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 F.M. 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174 Lolita, Texas 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 578 FM 1347, Stockdale, Texas 78160 - (830) 745-2702 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, P.O. Box 367, Weir, Texas 78674 - (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 - Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF Mobile: (254) 231-7722 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 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JOHN HOELSCHER Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: johnh@spjst.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Janice Stevens, P.O. Box 613, Hawley, Texas 79525 (325) 537-9224 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 - (713) 649-6138 District Six - Marcy Dorotik, 2500 Old Farm Road, Apt. 833, Houston, Texas 77063 - (713) 907-1630 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 578 FM 1347, Stockdale, Texas 78160 - (830) 745-2702 - email: wap6564@felpsis.net SPJST LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM (LAM) Administrator Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935 email: ssandiwicker@aol.com
Editor’s Note
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CzechFeszt November 3
Congratulations to all youth who participated in this year’s State
Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, August 4 in Killeen. What an exciting day it was for all of these youth and their supporters. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and seeing everyone. Thanks to all who attended this annual celebration of SPJST’s youth. Special thanks to everyone who assisted at the day’s event. It would not have happened without your help. The Vestnik office is working on the Youth Spectacular which will feature summaries of all District YADs and camps and State YAD. Stay tuned! The SPJST State YAD Performance DVD is available from the Vestnik office for $15. This features individual and group talent, beseda performances, and royalty competition. In addition, the State Youth DVD which includes scenes from District YADs, District Camps, and LIT camp is available for $5. To order either or both DVDs, please make checks payable to SPJST and mail to: SPJST Vestnik/Communications Dept. P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
CzechFeszt is November 3 SPJST is proud to be one of the sponsors of CzechFeszt, set for Saturday, November 3 in Temple, Texas. For the past few months, the steering committee has met to plan this exciting event which will celebrate the rich cultural history of Czech populations in the Temple area, benefit the Czech Heritage Library and Museum (SPJST Library, Archives and Museum), highlight the Czech Heritage Library and Museum and the Railroad and
Heritage Museum, and bring people into downtown Temple and tourism into Temple. Planned activities include all-day music from live bands, dancing, performances, heritage craft demonstrations, kids craft/games area, domino tournament, food and beverages, kolache baking contest, Czech pageant, Czech parade of costumes, and other activities. At the most recent CzechFeszt meeting, committee chairs were assigned: Publicity— Anna Foster, Sandi Wicker John Galure, Melanie Zavodny Logistics—Anna Foster Entertainment—Michael Morris Field Day Competitions— John Hoelscher Czech Pageant/Parade of Costumes—Melanie Zavodny Food Vendors—Gene McBride Other Vendors—Sandi Wicker Beverages—City of Temple Craft Demonstrations— Sandi Wicker Kolache Baking Contest— Brian Vanicek Volunteers— City of Temple and SPJST Many volunteers will be needed to make the festival a success. I sincerely invite you to volunteer a few hours at the festival on Saturday, November 3. Volunteer information, job assignments, and contact information is forthcoming. Hats off to SPJST LAM Administrator Sandi Wicker and Special Events Coordinator for Temple Parks and Leisure Services Anna Foster for their work with CzechFeszt. Plan to be in Temple on Saturday, November 3 to celebrate Czech heritage, and watch the Vestnik for more details soon. —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the last week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 765030100. Subscription rates are $25 per year, beginning August 1, 2005, for nonmembers. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK c/o Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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From the Supreme Lodge President
SPJST joins with City of Temple, SPJST LAM to host CzechFeszt Dear SPJST Members, Please know that the Supreme Lodge voted in their July meeting to approve a City of Temple request that the SPJST join with the city and SPJST Library, Archives and Museum in hosting the city’s firstever CzechFeszt. The celebration will take place on Saturday, November 3. Details regarding the day-long event, including a Mr. and Miss Czech Temple pageant, kolache baking contest, food, games, and entertainment will be forthcoming in the Vestnik. SPJST lodges and members statewide are being invited to join in the hosting of this event, including the opportunity to reserve food and game booths. To learn how you, your lodge or youth club can get involved in this event, including dates for weekly planning meetings, please contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy
Martinez at (800) 727-7578, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke at (210) 413-3053 or State Youth Director John Hoelscher at (800) 727-7578. The SPJST’s Czech heritage — shaped by environment and history — is passed from one generation to the next. It encompasses many things: ways of living, language, traditions, histories, stories, values, places and even objects. It is through special events like the upcoming CzechFeszt that we are able to come together and celebrate these many and varied aspects of Czech heritage. I hope that you will join with us in helping to make this premier CzechFeszt an enjoyable and memorable event. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
SPJST Memorial Scholarship Fund Donations April through July, 2007 In Memory of Milton C. Gallagher from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Milton W. Martinek from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Wilhemina Maly from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Benny Schroeder from Eddie Mae Huebner In Memory of Ella Heldman from SPJST Lodge 185, New Braunfels In Memory of Jody Friedel from SPJST Lodge 185, New Braunfels In Memory of Elizabeth Balusek Walther from Wayne Walther In Memory of Robert “Bob” Furch from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Maxine Pelech Koenig from Werner and Clara Bell Ahrens In Memory of Mildred Foster from Jerry and Jill Sijansky In Memory of Melvin V. Curry from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of William R. Dillard from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Guy K. Killough from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Johnny C. Marek from Mrs. Betty Marek In Memory of Brenda Kay Martin from Mrs. Betty Marek In Memory of Joe P. Sumbera, Sr. from Glen and Billie Latham In Memory of Joe P. Sumbera, Sr. from Bert and Courtney Hargrove In Memory of Joe P. Sumbera, Sr. from W.L. and Gladys Kurtz In Memory of Joe P. Sumbera, Sr. from Staff of Albert B. Alkek Library at Texas State University of San Marcos In Memory of Joe P. Sumbera, Sr. from American Legion Post 526 Janosky-Heisch In Memory of Mildred Foster from Monta Foster In Memory of Mildred Foster from Carlos and Christy Majek Esquivel In Memory of Mildred Foster from Bertha Flores Almanzar In Memory of Mildred Foster from Delbert W. Miller In Memory of Joe P. Sumbera, Sr. from Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Sladecek In Memory of Jo Ann Regmund Schnelle from Jerry and Jill Sijansky In Memory of Joe Nemecek from Jerry and Jill Sijansky In Memory of Jo Ann Regmund Schnelle from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Joe Nemecek from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Mildred Foster from SPJST Lodge 185, New Braunfels In Memory of Robert Popp, Sr. from SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio In Memory of Adeline Svatek from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Elton Lewis Adamcek from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—
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From the Supreme Lodge Vice President
SPJST to organize Lodge 255, Katy Saturday, August 25
Dear Members, You’re invited to celebrate the organization of SPJST’s newest lodge—SPJST Lodge 255, Katy. The organizational meeting is set for Saturday, August 25, 2007, at Lasagna House III, located at 13306 Westheimer Road in Houston, Texas 77077. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m., and the meal will be served at
5:30 p.m. Please RSVP by August 21 to Susan (800) 727-7578. Best wishes to the new lodge, and we look forward to meeting everyone on August 25. Fraternally, Gene McBride, FICF, CFFM Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates August 18 August 18 August 19 August 19 August 19 August 19 August 25 August 26 August 29 Sept. 3 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Sept. 21-22 Sept. 23 October 1 October 5-6 October 8
District Six Bowling Tournament El Campo Bowling Center (6) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Tarok Tournament (3) Lodge 88, Houston Blue Room Party (5) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Hat Dance (3) Lodge 184, Moulton Family Social (6) Lodge 239, Hondo Back-to-School Party Hondo Swimming Pool (7) Lodge 255, Katy Organizational Meeting (5) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store at VFD Barbecue (1) No Vestnik Published Labor Day • SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed Lodge 48, Beyersville Annual Fund-Raiser (2) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Grandparents’ Appreciation Day (1) SPJST Float • Burleson County Fair Parade (1) District Five Fall Meeting • Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Fund-Raiser (2) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Annual Czech Heritage Day (3) District Two Fall Meeting • Lodge 18, Elgin Lodge 84, Dallas Czech Fest (3) Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-off (2) District Seven Fall Meeting • TLU Campus, Seguin SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins Texas Fraternal Congress • Austin Columbus Day • SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed
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 8/01/07 through 10/31/07.
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%
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From the Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treas.
IRS changes impact SPJST lodges The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) includes important changes applicable to fraternal benefit societies. The majority of the PPA addresses reforms to pension plans; however, the PPA also includes reforms addressing charitable giving and exempt organizations. This change will impact fraternal benefit societies, lodges and state fraternal congresses. Below is a sample of the “2008 Annual Electronic Notice Filing Requirement” that many lodges will received from the Internal Revenue Service. 2008 Annual Electronic Notice Filing Requirement Why Are You Getting This Notice? Our records indicate that you did not file an information return last year because you normally have gross receipts of $25,000 or less. However, your filing requirements may have changed. Because of legislative changes, you may be required to file an annual electronic notice for tax periods beginning after December 31, 2006. New Notification Requirements Organizations With Gross Receipts of $25,000 or Less The Pension Protection Act of 2006 requires you to file an annual electronic notice for tax periods beginning after December 31, 2006, if you are not required to file Form 990 (or 990-EZ), Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, because your gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less. If you are a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization, generally, you must file a paper or electronic Form 990 (or Form 990-EZ) even if your gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less. However, if you are a supporting organization of a religious organization and your gross receipts are normally $5,000 or less, you may file an annual electronic notice instead of Form 990 (or Form 990EZ). The annual electronic notice is due by the 15th day of the fifth month after the close of your tax period. For example, if your tax period ends on December 31, 2007, the annual electronic notice is due May 15, 2008. What Information Will the Annual Electronic Notice Include? The notice will require you to provide the following information: - Organization’s legal name,
- Any other names your organization uses, - Organization’s mailing address, - Organization’s website address (if applicable), - Organization’s employer identification number (EIN), - Name and address of a principal officer of your organization, - Organization’s annual tax period, - Verify that you organization’s annual gross receipts are still normally $25,000 or less, and - Indicate if your organization has terminated (is no longer in business). How Does the Organization File the Annual Electronic Notice? The IRS, through its E-Postcard initiative, is developing a filing system for the annual electronic notice and will be publicizing filing procedures upon completion of the filing system. For the latest information about filing the annual electronic notice, you can: Sign up for Exempt Organization’s EO Update, a regular e-mail newsletter that highlights new information posted on the charities pages of irs.gov. To subscribe go to www.irs.gov/eo and click on “EO Newsletter.” Check the website at www.irs.gov/eo. What Happens if the Organization Fails to File the Annual Electronic Notice or Return? If you fail to file the annual electronic notice or Form 990 or Form 990-EZ for three consecutive years, your tax-exempt status is revoked as of the filing due date of the third year. Similarly, if an organization is required to file an information return under Internal Revenue Code section 6033(a) (for example Form 990, Form 990-PF or Form 990-EZ) and fails to file for three consecutive years, its tax-exempt status is revoked as of the filing due date of the third year. Can an Organization Have its Tax-Exempt Status Reinstated if it was Revoked for Failing to File for Three Consecutive Years? If your tax-exempt status is revoked for failing to file the annual electronic notice or information return, such as Form 990, Form 990EZ, Form 990-PF, for three consecutive years, you must apply (re-apply) for exemption using Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption, or Form 1024,
VĚSTNÍK Application for Exemption Under Section 501(a), and pay the appropriate user fee. Reinstatement of taxexempt status may be retroactive if you can show that you had reasonable cause for not filing the annual electronic notices or information returns. Keep This Letter for Your Records Be sure to keep a copy of this letter for your records and provide a
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copy to future officers. This letter contains information in the heading (your organization’s EIN and annual tax period) that you will need when filing the annual electronic notice. In addition, it will serve as a reminder of your filing requirement. Fraternally, Lanita Anglin Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST— 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 6 Lodge 9, Snook Cottonwood reports on trustees August meeting to meet this Friday Vice President Bonnie Walker Dear Members, The Lodge 6, Cottonwood trustees meeting is this Friday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Please attend. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—
called the Lodge 9, Snook meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. on August 1, 2007. Zachary Shelfer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ann Schoeneman read the minutes of the last meeting, and they stood approved as read. David Kovar gave the hall manager’s report. Donnie Victorick gave the treasurer’s report. Marie Shelfer gave the youth club report. There were 52 youth present,
United Church of Christ in Lyons Collects, Donates Books to RMH
The United Church of Christ in Lyons collected and donated books to the Ronald McDonald House Little Golden Book Collection. The books were brought to the SPJST Home Office on Friday, August 3, 2007, by James Schoeneman, Lodge 9, Snook Reporter, and his wife, Ann, District One Assistant DYC/Lodge 9, Snook Secretary.
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VĚSTNÍK two guests, and 17 adults. Fifty-four youth attended District One Camp. The group will make kolaches and noodles on Saturday, August 25 for the country store on Sunday, August 26. We received a thank you from the American Cancer Society. District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak gave his report. We have met our quota! We accepted four new members. Top ticket sales for the meal for Family Fun Day were Landon Eldridge and second place went to Carlee and Natalee See. We need to pay the king, queen, duke, and duchess who participated in YAD. Next Meeting—September 5 The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m., and the youth club will meet at 6:30 p.m. James Schoeneman , Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria Youth Club seeks school supply donations Dear Readers, On Saturday, August 18, Lodge 32, Victoria Youth Club will meet at the lodge hall from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. All youth and adults are asked to bring donations of school supplies to the meeting. The supplies will be donated to the disadvantaged children at F.W. Gross school in Victoria. If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact me to arrange for pick up of the supplies that you collect. On Tuesday, August 21, you are also invited to a pizza party at the lodge hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. F.W. Gross school parent liaison Martha Zuniga will be in attendance
Lodge 9, Snook member chairs Aggie festivity, fund-raiser
Ashley Victorick, member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook, chaired Houston’s A&M Club Coaches’ Night festivities and fund-raiser. The event is sponsored each year by the Houston A&M Former Students to raise scholarship money for Houston area students planning to attend Texas A&M Ashley Victorick U n i v e r s i t y. This year, the Club raised over $50,000. Ashley is a 1995 graduate of Snook High School and a 1999 grad-
uate of Texas A&M University with a degree in accounting. Currently, he is an international tax analyst for Newfield Energy Exploration, Inc. in Houston. The meal, consisting of cookedon-site rib-eye steaks and all the trimmings, was catered by Dave Schoeneman and Jerry Schefer and crew of Dave and Jerry’s Catering in Caldwell. The keynote speaker was Head Coach Dennis Franchioni with former A&M Head Coach Jackie Sherrill of Fox Sports conducting an informal interview with Coach Fran and current player Chris Hannington, Kirk Elder, and Justin Brantley. Everyone had a great evening. —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook member Ashley Victorick, standing, third from right, is pictured with the crew from Dave and Jerry’s Catering.
to pick up the school supplies. We look forward to seeing you at these events, and hope you will donate to this important school supply collection. Your donation will make a big difference to the children at F.W. Gross. Fraternally, Henrietta Yates Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton plans Outdoor Extravaganza SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton invites you to its annual Outdoor Extravaganza on Saturday, September 15, 2007, at Seaton Star Hall. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. followed by the meal at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided. Admission is $30 per person. Children’s admission is $5 each when accompanied with a paying adult. The event will include live and silent auctions, games, and prize drawings. Prizes include: first drawing- one person trophy whitetail rifle hunt in Crowell, Texas (two hours north of Abilene) - four days hunt/four nights lodging and one whitetail (eight or nine points), one doe, two hogs, and two turkeys; second drawing - three person one-half day pheasant and one-half day quail guided combination hunt in Santa Anna, Texas (west of Brownwood), guide and dog included; third drawing - an exciting five-night Western Caribbean cruise for two on a beautiful cruise ship departing from Galveston - enjoy gourmet meals, Las Vegas style shows, fun and games. (Some restrictions apply.); fourth drawing - six person guided bay fishing trip to Port O’Connor, Texas, whole day fish with overnight lodging included (equipment and bait provided). For tickets or more information, please call Gary Skrabanek (254) 493-0855; Edwin Pechal (254) 9842255; David Coufal (254) 770-8389; David Pechal (254) 721-8370; or Beth Rabroker (254) 770-7442. Only 500 admission tickets will be sold, so please call today to get your ticket. See you there! —SPJST—
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Lodge 92 Fort Worth tarok tournament this Saturday Lodge 92, Fort Worth will host its 18th Annual Tarok Tournament this Saturday, August 18, 2007, at Lodge 92. Registration is at 8 a.m., and play begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $20 per player which includes kolaches and coffee in the morning and a Czech lunch. Prizes will be awarded after each round and at the end of the tournament. Late entries will be accepted if play slots are available. Please preregister before August 10 to help us estimate food supply. To pre-register, mail entry fee with your name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number, and SPJST lodge number (if you are a member) to: Helen Kubala 4105 Circle Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76135
Lodge 29, Taylor welcomes new member Lodge 29, Taylor welcomes new member Pierce Andrew Miller. Pierce is the son of Shane and Tammy Miller of Austin. He was born on July 9, 2007, and he weighed seven pounds, three ounces. His grandparents are Albin and Elaine Machu of Taylor and Mike and Janice Miller of Omaha, Nebraska. His great-grandparents are Lawrence and Eulalia Grunig of Windom, Minnesota. Pierce was written into SPJST by his grandpa, Albin Machu, also of Lodge 29. —SPJST—
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Directions to Lodge 92: Take I-35 North to Loop 820. Go west on 820 to the Azle Avenue exit. Turn left on Azle Avenue. Go to the second red light. This is Roberts Cut-Off. Turn right on Roberts Cut-Off. The hall is on the right. It is easy to find—no heavy traffic, almost in the country. We will be looking for you! For more information, please call Helen (817) 237-5314. —SPJST—
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Lodge 133 San Antonio meets August 19
Lodge 239, Hondo back-to-school party this Sunday
Members of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio will meet this Sunday, August 19, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Activity Center, located at 1630 Goliad Road. Please join us for our meeting and games party. You will have a good time. Please bring a snack to share. We look forward to seeing you there. Respectfully, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 239, Hondo will hold its second annual Back-toSchool Party and Membership Drive this Sunday, August 19, 2007, at the Hondo Swimming Pool from 7 to 10 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be given. All members are invited to come and have fun at the pool. Any other lodges that would like to attend, please call in advance so we can have enough refreshments. Felix Palomo, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 184 Moulton: family social this Sunday
Lodge 130, Dallas meets this Sunday Dear Members, Lodge 130, Dallas will meet on Sunday, August 19, 2007, at 5 p.m. at Dickey’s BBQ, located at 3700 Gus Thomasson Road in Mesquite, Texas (972) 686-6822. The lodge will provide dinner for the members. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, John Vrla, President —SPJST—
All Lodge 184, Moulton members are invited to a family social this Sunday, August 19, 2007, beginning at 3 p.m. The meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. Please bring an item for the silent auction. Desserts are also welcome. Please RSVP by August 17 to Elmer Michna (361) 596-7446 or Johnnie Hoffman (361) 865-2342. —SPJST—
District Five Members Collect Canned Tabs for RMH
Lodge 139, Danbury member Angela Pieper, left, of Liverpool donated three and one-half gallons of drink tabs to Helen Kubicek at an SPJST Lodge 88, Houston dance recently. Helen then donates the tabs to the Ronald McDonald House Charitable program.
The Sound of a Door
By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock The sound of a door The step of a foot alerts the sparrows on my backyard feeder They are eating there all in a clump all scrambling for position
James D. and Dorothy Ann Rothermel
Lodge 88, Houston new member attends awards party At the recent awards party at Lodge 88, Houston, I had the privilege of sitting close to one of our newest members. His name is G r a n t Keatling Griffith, who is one year old. Grant is a very happy little boy, and he had a great time at the party; Grant is the son of Attorney Aaron Griffith and wife Crystal. He is the grandson of Cal and Charlene Holt. The proud great-grandmother is Betty Theiss, who is the Chairman of the Lodge 88 Entertainment Committee. We are very happy to have this fine little boy as one of our members. Sherry Miller Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Happy 60th Anniversary! James D. (Jim) and Dorothy Ann Rothermel cordially invite you to an open house reception at the Sons of Hermann Lodge No. 6, 304 East Germania Street in Brenham, Texas, to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 25, 2007, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Your presence is the only gift requested. Invitation issued through the press only. Jim and Dorothy Ann are members of SPJST Lodge 999.
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VĚSTNÍK scattering seeds like spray from a waterhose jabbering clamoring chirping wildly bird conversations Then with the sound of the door the step of my foot they all fly off as if by signal a ball of brown a tornado of feathers a shout of wind They hide in the green caverns of the juniper and wait
wait till the coast is clear and then they come out again back to the feeder one by one They hang on tight gripping the feeder as it sways in the wind back and forth creaking like a rusty railroad lantern until the sound of a door the step of a foot and off they go again! —SPJST—
Lodge 97, Placedo Honors Members
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Megan Yeats and Craig Koudelka to exchange vows September 22 Jerry and Karen Yeats of graduated from Texas A&M Mansfield are proud to announce the University in December, 2004, with engagement of a Bachelor of their daughter, Science in Megan Gail C i v i l Yeats, to Craig Engineering. D u s t i n He is Koudelka, son employed by of Harvey and HNTB in L i n d a Plano. Koudelka of The couStafford. ple’s wedding The brideis planned for elect received September 22, her Bachelor 2007, at K of Arts in Star Ranch in CommuniMansfield, cation from Megan Yeats and Craig Koudelka with reception Texas A&M to follow. University in December, 2004. She The prospective groom is a memis employed at AIG in Plano. ber of Lodge 88, Houston. The prospective bridegroom also —SPJST—
Submitted by Brandi Olsovsky, Reporter
On June 8, 2007, Lodge 97, Placedo held its meeting at Golden Corral in Victoria. Vice President Sylvia Bluhm presided over the meeting due to the absence of Yvonne Garrett. After dinner, a meeting was held then a few rounds of bingo were played.
Lodge 97 Treasurer Dennis Vanek, left, and Vice President Sylvia Bluhm congratulate Matthew Bellanger to his trip to Europe as a youth ambassador. Matthew was presented a $75 check for his trip expenses.
During the meeting, the officers received medals for the Action ’06 membership program. Also, a $75 check was presented to youth member Matthew Bellanger for his trip to Europe as a youth ambassador. Way to go, Matthew! —SPJST— Lodge 97, Placedo officers receive medals for their participation in Action ’06. Pictured are, left to right, Treasurer Dennis Vanek, Reporter Brandi Olsovsky, Secretary Lanail Olsovsky, Youth Leader/FAC Donna Vanek, and Vice President Sylvia Bluhm.
Reunions Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week of the reunion date as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge name/number and your contact phone number. Thank you! September 9 Pesl-Charba families—in Cistern, Texas. Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Cyril and Methodius Church. Horse and buggy rides to celebrate the 100th year since our ancestors came to America. For any new family tree additions, or questions, contact Lisa Pesl via email peslfamily@yahoo.com. Submitted by, Linda Johnson, Lodge 187, Round Rock. —SPJST—
Mynar family The descendents and friends of Paul and Mary Hoyack Mynar will meet for the annual reunion Sunday, August 26, 2007, at the Caldwell Senior Center, located at 210 West
Buck Street in Caldwell, Texas. The center will open at 10 a.m. There is ample parking in the city lot behind the center and handicap/easy access at the rear of the building. Lunch will be potluck at 12:30 p.m. to allow time for church attendance in the morning. Paper goods, tea, and coffee will be furnished. Bring your pictures and memories to share. We look forward to seeing you! Margaret Haisler Lodge 186, Caldwell —SPJST—
Pavelka family The 52nd annual Pavelka family reunion will be held Sunday, September 2, 2007 at the SPJST Lodge 35, Elk hall in Elk, Texas beginning at 11 a.m. Lunch and supper will be served. If you plan on attending the meals, please bring enough food for your family. The dance which is open to the public will be from 7 to 11 p.m. with music by Smokin’ Gun. Tonette Holle Lodge 35, Elk —SPJST—
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In Memoriam
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister, ANNA MARIE MOSS, who will be greatly missed. Anna Marie Stransky Castro Moss, born in Dallas, Texas, on January 4, 1926, passed away Friday, August 3, 2007. Anna Marie moved to Corpus Christi in 1935 to live with her mother and stepfather, Frank C. Sacky. Anna Anna Marie Moss Marie was a member of the last mid-term graduating class of Corpus Christi High School (now Miller) in January, 1943. Anna Marie moved to Dallas for six months to attend the Metropolitan Business College before returning to Corpus Christi to begin her first job at the Naval Air Station in 1943. She retired from CPC International after 27 years. She was a life member of Sokol Corpus Christi, SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, and VFW Auxiliary Post 2397. She also tutored for Corpus Christi Adult Literacy Council. She was the first president of Corpus Christi Circle of Women. Anna Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband Joe B. Moss who died in 1986; father Jaroslav (H.R.) Stransky who died in 1931; and mother Annie Mary Harris who died in 1989. Anna Marie is survived by daughter Linda Lynn of Portland, Texas; sons Leon (Lynn) Castro of Corpus Christi and Gordon Castro of Victoria; brothers Frank L. (Susan) Sacky of Corpus Christi and George Sacky of Weslaco; grandchildren Ken (Marty), Lynn of Tallahassee, Florida, Jennifer (John) Rehak of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Paul (Sophia) Castro of Corpus Christi, and Shane Castro of San Marcos, Texas; seven great-grandchildren; four nephews; and one niece. Visitation was held Sunday, August 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Seaside Funeral Home. Funeral services were on Monday, August 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Seaside Reid Chapel. Interment followed at Seaside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations
be made to Sokol of Corpus Christi in memory of Anna Marie Moss. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Jerry Elzner Judy Majek Michael Majek —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ROBERT L. “BOBBY” KREDER, of Elm Mott who died Monday, July 2, 2007, at the age of 71. Rosary and visitation were held Thursday, July 5 at Kotch Funeral Home in West. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Friday, July 6 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellmead with the Reverend Timothy Vaverek as celebrant. Burial took place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West. Brother Robert was born in Elm Mott to Louis and Annie Snider Kreder. He graduated from Connally High School and went to work at Mosley Machine Company. He married Rose Rejcek in 1959. He enjoyed his grandchildren, drinking coffee at Dee’s Donut Shop in Elm Mott, and fishing, hunting, and traveling. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus No. 2305 in West, American Legion Post No. 478, and a lifelong member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco. He served in the National Guard for nine years and worked for 22 years at General Tire Company. He was self-employed in the construction material business for 45 years. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Rose; daughters Lori Nors and husband Vernie of West and Kelly Ryan and husband Patrick of Lewisville; brother-in-law Eugene Rejcek and special friend Mary Niles of West; five grandchildren; and nephew Shawn Rejcek of Corsicana. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Dorothy Veselka Darlene Engelke —SPJST—
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In Memory of Camp Lamar Taylor Camp Lamar Taylor, two-yearold son of Shannon Lamar and Tammy (Revel) Taylor of Llano, passed away in Austin on Saturday, July 14, 2007. He was born on June 2, 2005, in Fredericksburg. He is survived by, in addition to his loving parCamp Taylor ents, sisters Amber Francis, Taylor Francis, Madison Francis, Caeli Taylor, and Chloe Taylor; brothers Jared Francis and Aaron Francis, all of Llano; grandparents Bill and Kay Taylor of Garland, Kenneth and Gay Revel of Nursery, and Dale and Judy Turner of Victoria; great-grandmother Margaret Hunt of La Ward; aunts Erica Revel and husband Brannon of Angleton, Sharon Forbes and husband Dan of McKinney, Emily Turner and husband Jeremy of Laredo, Janet Coleman Saunders and husband Matt of San Antonio, and Melissa Coleman and husband Donald of Utah; uncles Tyler Revel of Kyle, William Taylor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Brandon Turner of Corpus Christi, and Dean Turner, also of Corpus Christi; and numerous great aunts, great uncles, and cousins. Young Camp is welcomed into heaven by those who preceded him in death—maternal great-grandfather Tillman Hunt, Sr.; maternal greatgrandparents Raymond and Trudy Revel; and paternal great-grandparents Kenneth Lamar Camp, Dorothy and Rob Rice, and William and Bobbie Taylor. He attended First Baptist Church of Llano and was a member of SPJST
Lodge 97, Placedo. Camp was mom and dad’s special gift from God. He had the unique ability to make all who knew him smile, laugh, and enjoy life. Camp was full of energy and had no fear when it came to being adventurous. He was in his element outside playing, climbing, and wearing his rubber boots. He loved horses and animals, chasing ducks, watching western movies, and playing basketball and football. Camp adored his brothers and sisters and was their number one fan at all their games. He loved his mama and daddy and would say to mama every morning, “I want you.” Camp, we want you, too, but know you are with Jesus in heaven and your blue eyes are shining brighter than ever. We will deeply miss Camp and love him always. His parents and family received friends for visitation Monday, July 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Camp’s funeral service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 at First Baptist Church of Llano. Officiants were pastors Rick Cundieff and Brannon Revel. Interment followed at Llano City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Chad Branham, Zane Bauer, Earl Jarrett, Jim Lehmberg, and Brandon Walters. Honorary pallbearers included Craig Bauman, Kevin Kelso, Tally Kelso, Chad Krempin, Brad McCasland, Mike McIntosch, Mike Pack, Cory Prew, Russell Rabb, Jimmy Thomas, and David Yeager. In lieu of flowers, those desiring to make contributions in his memory may do so to Scholarship Fund in Memory of Camp Taylor, c/o Llano National Bank, P.O. Box 190, Llano, Texas 78643. Arrangements were under the direction of Waldrope-HatfieldHawthorne Funeral Homes, Inc. of Llano. —SPJST—
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SPJST Youth Section
Lodge 17 New Tabor youth wins duchess crown
Dear Readers, I recently competed in the District One Youth Achievement Day on July 15, 2007, in Caldwell. I won first place with my peach kolaches and my underwater drawing. I dance in a beseda circle, and my favorite part is the bridge. I also won first place duchess. My queen is Lindsey Jones. I had a lot of fun! Your friend, Kellie Ihlenfeldt District One Duchess —SPJST—
Lodge 17 New Tabor youth enters YAD Dear Readers, We had our District One YAD on July 15, 2007, at the Civic Center in Caldwell. I entered numerous crafts
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 and won second place on my animal cell project. I also danced in the junior beseda circle. Lodge 17 did very well at District YAD. Sincerely, Willie Ihlenfeldt —SPJST—
Lodge 17 New Tabor youth: great time at YAD Dear Readers, I had a great time at District One YAD. Our senior group talent won second place, and I participated in the beseda dance. I always have a great time at YAD because I get to see all of my friends from different lodges. I am also excited for my little sister. Her queen, Lindsey Jones, won District One Queen so we are on our way to state! Your Friend, Kara Ihlenfeldt —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone youth wins medal at State YAD Dear Readers, I did some fun stuff this summer. I visited the Blue Bell Ice Cream Creamery in Brenham, Texas. It was fun because they showed me how they make ice cream, and I saw a funny video. The best part was when they gave me ice cream. I got caramel turtle fudge ice cream. It was really, really good! I also went swimming, took swimming lessons, and entered four crafts at the District Two YAD for the first time this summer. I won first place at District Two YAD and at State YAD on one of my projects. I was very excited! The medal I won at State YAD was very nice. This year, I will be in the third grade, but I am not ready for the summer to end! Fraternally, Cortni Ashcraft, age 8 —SPJST—
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I went swimming many times this summer. I look forward to going swimming with my youth club a couple more times before summer is over. Fraternally, Kalen Ashcraft, age 6 —SPJST—
Amanda Droste Lodge 25, Ennis Age 6
Lodge 24, Cyclone youth enjoys summer activities Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys Dear Readers, My favorite character is Spider- State YAD Man. I liked watching the movie Spider-Man 3 at the movie theater. Recently, I went to the Texas State Capitol with my family. I had fun going up and down the old stairs and looking at all the cool stuff. I participated in District Two YAD for the first time in July.
Dear Readers, I hope you had a great time at State YAD. I hope you enjoyed yourself. I had so much fun seeing all the SPJST people from all over the state. I loved watching all the talent and seeing all the craft items. The SPJST Float is
Scenes from District Three Camp’s “Famous Ravioli Song” Starring State Youth Director John Hoelscher and Fraternal Department Assistant Doug Galler “Thanks, guys, it was hilarious! Thanks so much for a great camp!” Submitted by Lesli, Talia, and Sophie Milan of Lodge 154, Fort Worth
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really pretty. I think the parade people did a really great job on it. We had our youth club meeting on Sunday, August 5. We had a surprise cake made by Miss Christine, and it said “Everyone is a Winner in the SPJST.” That was so sweet. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 4. We are going to have a pizza party. I don’t know the exact time. Please look in the Vestnik for more details. I will talk to all of you again soon. Your friend, Bayley Fulton, age 9 —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK We also discussed camp at Forest Glen and how much fun it was for those who went. We talked about fund-raisers— making tacos and sweets for the bingo players at the SPJST hall starting in October and selling candles later in the year. We ended the meeting and started our craft projects for Grandparents Day to give to our grandparents on September 9. Fraternally, Shelby-Lynn Rose Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point Youth Club sets August 19 activities Dear Members, On August 19, 2007, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club is planning its annual swimming party and membership drive. We are asking that each member join us for our quarterly Texas trash pick-up located on FM Route 439 near Belton Dam. We will meet at the West sign located near Frank’s Lakeside Inn driveway at 9 a.m. We
will finish by 11 a.m. Each member who assists with the trash pick-up will be given an entry ticket into Summer Fun Waterpark. Please feel free to bring a guest for both the trash pickup and for the day at the park. Food and drinks are not included in the tickets. Feel free to bring your own drinks and/or food or even something to share with each other. I hope to see everyone there, and I hope this is a great start for the new youth year. Feel free to call if you have any questions (254) 780-3150. Fraternally, Bob Hagen, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth: yummy cake and punch Dear Readers, I loved the SPJST cake and punch at State YAD. The blue punch was really yummy. Thank you for the cake. I also had cake at our meeting on Sunday, August 5. They said we are all winners. It was really sweet. I can’t wait until we have the pizza party at the next meeting. It will be yummy, yummy in my tummy. Thank you, Bayley! She asked to have pizza. I can’t wait for Six Flags. I saw Patsy in the newspaper. I love SPJST because everyone is sweet. Ok, bye! Your friend, Abbey Fulton, age 7 —SPJST—
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Meeting Scenes Sunday, June 3, 2007 • Submitted by Colby Havemann, Activity Reporter At the June meeting of Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club, we met and discussed District One YAD, the Round Rock Express baseball game, and district camp. We enjoyed snacks provided by Trey Groce. The ice
cream cone cupcakes were a big hit, and everyone enjoyed them. Door prizes were given out. We then cleaned our lodge’s “Adopt-a-County Road.”
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club officers call the meeting to order.
Lodge 186 Caldwell Youth Club plans fund-raisers The Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Club meeting was called to order by President Daniel Pipkin. The meeting opened with an old business discussion of this year’s Youth Achievement Day on who entered and who won the king and queen competition.
TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Door prize winners show off their winnings. LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 17 youth member Zella Zaskoda enjoys her snack.
RIGHT PHOTO: Dillon Narro, Nathan and Meghan Blum pick up trash.
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Congratulations, Colby, Lindsey, Laramie, and Kellie!
LEFT PHOTO: 2006-2007 State Royalty, center, congratulate the 2007-2008 State Royalty. Pictured are, front, left to right, State Duke Laramie Cass (‘07), State Duke Zachary McManus (‘06), State Duchess Madeline Clark (‘06), and State Duchess Kellie Ihlenfeldt (‘07). Back: State King Colby Havemann (‘07), State King Ryan Edwards (‘06), State Queen Raychel Clark (‘06), and State Queen Lindsey Jones (‘07). RIGHT PHOTO: Family members congratulate
the new State Royalty court. Front, left to right, are Coy Cass, State Duke Laramie Cass, and State Duchess Kellie Ihlenfeldt. Second row: Rodney and Christie Havemann, State King Colby Havemann, State Queen Lindsey Jones, Donna Jones, Logan Jones, and Tanya, Willie, and Kara Ihlenfeldt. Back: Nicholas Havemann, Bruce Jones, and Tommy Ihlenfeldt. They are all members of Lodge 17, New Tabor. Congratulations to these families.
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Breakfast Burrito Fund-Raiser Saturday, July 21, 2007 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members, leaders, and parents made breakfast burritos to sell during Lodge 47’s annual barbecue cook-off on July 21. Thanks
to all parents, grandparents, and youth for helping support the Lodge 47 youth. —Submitted by Brenda Hoelscher, Assistant Youth Leader
LEFT PHOTO: Brooke Hoelscher stirs eggs and sausage. Parent Brian Hoelscher and grandparent Nora Sodek are in the background. PHOTO 2: Neil Rabroker and Jerry Pechal crack and whip eggs. Youth Leader Tammy Pechal, Justin Kraatz, and Chase Alexander are
pictured in the background. PHOTO 3: Brandon Hoelscher and Brady Alexander cook eggs. Neil Rabroker is pictured in the background. RIGHT PHOTO: Matthew Hoelscher, Neil Rabroker, and Kyle Hoelscher make breakfast burritos.
LEFT PHOTO: Brooke Hoelscher cooks eggs while Chase Alexander looks on. CENTER PHOTO: Thanks to the Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members and youth leaders who cooked and made burritos.
RIGHT PHOTO: Bailey Fulton, Tammy Pechal, and Brandon Hoelscher make and roll breakfast burritos. Thanks to everyone who helped with the fund-raiser.
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CEFT welcomes Czech orchestra in October
Dear Texas Czechs, Thanks to the generous endowment that the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas provides to the University of North Texas in support of Czech music, in October, 2007, I will be traveling across Texas with a special event – Hornáčká cimbálová muzika Petra Mičky. This looks like the plan, so it’s time to begin spreading the word about the October tour of the Petr Micka Cimbalom Orchestra (violins, viola, string bass, clarinet, cimbalom . . . plus, they all sing). Saturday, October 6 Winspear Performance Hall UNT Campus, Denton Host: College of Music University of North Texas Time: 8 p.m.; Admission: Yes
Sunday, October 7 Heritage Day Texas State Fair in Dallas Location: African-American (Museum Outdoor) Stage Host: Texas Cultural Partnership Time: TBA multiple performances between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: Fairgrounds admission
Tuesday, October 9 Calhoun Hall, UT Campus, Austin Host: Texas Chair of Czech Studies, University of Texas Time: 8 p.m.; Admission: No Wednesday, October 10 Czech Cultural Center, Houston 4920 San Jacinto at Wichita in the Museum District Host: Czech Cultural Center Houston Time: 7 p.m.; Admission: Yes
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Thursday, October 11 Caldwell Civic Center, Caldwell 103 West Highway 21 Host: Texas Polka Music Museum Time: 7 p.m. Admission: Freewill offering Saturday, October 13 Muziky, Muziky Amphitheater, La Grange Fayette County Fairgrounds, Highway 77 North Host: Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Time: 7:30 p.m.; Admission: Yes
Sunday, October 14 Location: Dallas Sokol Hall, Dallas 7448 Greenville Host: Sokol Dallas Time: 12:30 meal, performance 2 to 3:30, followed by polka band Admission: Freewill offering
For more information, you can contact me by email thomassovik@yahoo.com or call my cell phone (817) 287-9644. Sincerely, Dr. Thomas Sovik Professor of Music Director of Central European Studies and Exchanges —SPJST—
Concho Valley CHS meets August 19 The Concho Valley Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas for Concho, Tom Green and Runnels counties, and surrounding area will meet Sunday, August 19, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the St. Ambrose Fellowship Hall in Wall,Texas. The program will be “Czechs and their Careers,” presented by Henry Dusek of Old Friends Taxidermy. For more information, call, (325) 942-6598. —SPJST—
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Each Tuesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive in Taylor, 5:30 to approximately 8:30 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech. August 17 Sixth Annual San Antonio Czech Gala—at St. Luke’s Catholic Church Family Parish Hall, San Antonio, Texas. For information, contact Jerry Janecka (210) 4927128, or via email jerryjanecka@sbcglobal.com; or Barbara Hruby, (210) 410-8840, or via email hrubybarb@msn.com.
August 18 “Celebrate the Star”—at CCCHouston, in Prague Hall. Event includes dinner, champagne, music, silent auction plus grand finale drawing! For information, please contact the Center (713) 528-2060. August 23, 24 TCGS Library Workday—at SPJST Home Office, Temple, Texas, 10 a.m.
August 26 Taylor Czech Chorus—at Temple Brethren Church, Temple (next to Luby’s), 3 p.m. Musical features a unique combination of ethnic Czechoslovakian folk music and praises to our Lord Jesus Christ. Music will be both in English and Czech. Light refreshments and traditional Czech svacina will be served following program. No admission charge; however freewill donations will be accepted.
Beginning August 29 Czech Film Series—at Houston CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston. Films are subtitled in English. There is no charge. 7 p.m. showtime. Light refreshments are usually served. The first film is titled “Kdo Chce Zabit Jessie?”— “Who Wants to Kill Jessie?”: Light, hilarious comedy; delightful spoof in which cartoon characters invade the real world yet retain some of the characteristics of their cartoon world, such as speaking in little written balloons above their heads. The reaction of the real world to this cartoon invasion is incredulous, chaotic panic. Vintage shots of Prague. For information, call (713) 8617403. Lillian Pivonka, Harris County CHS Reporter. Beginning September 5 Czech Language Classes—at the CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, Texas 77025-5706. No charge. Two levels of Czech instruction are provided—beginners and advanced. All class materials provided free of charge. Additionally, Czech travelogues, videos, sing-alongs, and class parties are included in the class activities. For information, call (713) 861-7403; or call CHS Library (713) 349-0500.
September 16 Vinnobrani - Grape Harvest Festival—at TCHCC Fair Pavilion, La Grange: wine and cheese tasting along with good music. For information, call (888) 785-4500. October 2007 Hornáčká cimbálová muzika Petra Mičky: Petr Mička’s Cimbalom Orchestra (two violins,
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Taylor Czech Chorus sets August 26 appearance The community is welcome to come hear the Taylor Czech Chorus, which will appear in concert at Temple Brethren Church, located at 2202 Bird Creek Drive in Temple (next to Luby’s) on Sunday, August 26 at 3 p.m. Event musical features a unique combination of ethnic Czechoslovakian folk music and praises to our Lord Jesus Christ and will be both in English and Czech. Light refreshments and traditional
Czech svacina will be served following the program. There is no admission charge; however freewill donations will be accepted. Organized in 1968, the Taylor Czech Chorus has performed publicly many times in the surrounding community including the Aqua Fest in Austin and the State Fair in Dallas. —SPJST—
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viola, bass, clarinet, and hammer dulcimer) — 90-minute performances of traditional folk music from the eastern edge of Moravia followed by traditional “wine cellar party” music, perhaps even with a sing-along. To host the group for a performance, contact Dr. Thomas Sovik, Professor of Music, Director of Central European Studies and Exchanges via email thomassovik@yahoo.com; or (817) 2879644/cell phone. Thanks to the generous endowment provided by Czech Educational Foundation of Texas to UNT in support of Czech music.
October 6 Hornáčká cimbálová muzika Petra Mičky: Petr Mička’s CimUNT balom Orchestra—at Murchison Performing Arts Center, Denton, Texas. 90-minute performance of traditional folk music from the eastern edge of Moravia followed by traditional “wine cellar party” music, perhaps even with a sing-along. For information, contact Dr. Thomas Sovik via email thomassovik@yahoo.com; or (817) 287-9644/cell phone.
October 7 Heritage Day at Dallas State Fair—at the African-American Museum. Events include music, costumes, athletic performances, dancing, food, and various displays inside and outside. October 7 Hornáčká cimbálová muzika Petra Mičky: Petr Mička’s Cimbalom Orchestra—at the Texas State Fair, Dallas, Texas. 90minute performance of traditional folk music from the eastern edge of
Moravia followed by traditional “wine cellar party” music, perhaps even with a sing-along. For information, contact Dr. Thomas Sovik via email thomassovik@yahoo.com; or (817) 287-9644/cell phone.
October 13 Muziky, Muziky—at Sanford Schmid Amphitheater: lots of music, song, and dance. Great entertainment under the stars. For information, call (888) 785-4500.
October 14 Hornáčká cimbálová muzika Petra Mičky: Petr Mička’s Cimbalom Orchestra—at the Dallas Sokol on Greenville Avenue. 90minute performance of traditional folk music from the eastern edge of Moravia followed by traditional “wine cellar party” music, perhaps even with a sing-along. For information, contact Dr. Thomas Sovik via email thomassovik@yahoo.com; or (817) 287-9644/cell phone.
November 24 CESAT Czech Christmas Concert—at TCHCC Fair Pavilion: featuring St. Mary’s Choir from Hallettsville and surrounding area, under the direction of Thadious Polasek. Guaranteed to bring happy Christmas memories. For information, call (888) 785-4500.
December 8 TCHCC Annual Czech Christmas Open House—at TCHCC in La Grange: refreshments, entertainment, 2 to 6 p.m. For information, call (888) 785-4500. —SPJST—
Harris County CHS annual soup tasting October 20 On the afternoon of Saturday, October 20, 2007, the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas will be hosting its Seventh Annual Czech Soup Tasting Event. The event will be held at the Sokol Hall, located at 1314 West Patton Street in Houston. From 2 to 6 p.m., five different, authentic Czech soups will be featured, including the favorite of goulash and dumplings. A variety of pastries will be available for sale. This is an all-you-can-eat event for a $6 donation to support the Czech Heritage Society-Harris County Chapter Library. Live accordion music performed by Weinert Grohman will be provided while you eat. Later in the afternoon, a young couple by the name of Pedersen will be performing authentic Czech folkdances. Everyone is invited to come and
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enjoy an afternoon of Czech food and culture. For further information, call Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403 or call the Czech Heritage Library (713) 3490500. —SPJST—
Annual Homecoming
Picnic
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Marak, Texas
SS Cyril and Methodius Church 7 miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269
Mass 10:15 a.m. • Dinner 11 a.m. Games 12 noon • Refreshments
Home Fried Chicken and Sausage Plates served with all the trimmings Meal Tickets - $7 each • Plates to Go Serving begins at 11 a.m. Continuous serving while food lasts. Vrazels’ Polka Band - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Auction 4 p.m. Entertainment for the entire family!
SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas
Princess Ball
cordially invites you to celebrate the 51st Annual
Saturday, August 18 2625 Floyd Street • Dallas, Texas 75204-5809 Music by Czech And Then Some Music from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Tickets - $6.50 for Ages 13 and Up
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club will sponsor the famous hamburger supper.
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
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.
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 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
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 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, August 19—Donnie Wavra Orchestra, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person. Sunday, September 23—Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen, 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) 2814534. 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 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. For more information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, August 18—Open Saturday, August 25—Ozymy 100th birthday party Sunday, September 2—Youth club meeting Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more information, call the hall (972) 8758381 and leave a message. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Meetings are held at the Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, August 17—The Lawmen Wednesday, August 22—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, August 24—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band Friday, August 31—Country Express Monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Music on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays begins at 7:30 p.m. Free admission. On Fridays, delicious old-fashioned hamburgers are served. For rental information, call the lodge hall (512) 352-9139. The hall is located at 5025 FM 619. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are held at on the second Thursday of each month in its building at 3502 North Laurent in Victoria at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Franklin or Lois Elles (361) 575-6712. The youth club meets the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Henrietta Yates (361) 578-5543. LODGE 35, ELK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall:
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/August 24, 25—Private rental Monday, September 3—Labor Day: No bingo Sunday, September 9—Social and Memorial Service/Catered Meal, 12 noon: Members are asked to bring desserts for catered noon meal. Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. We have $100 nights every week and a $650 jackpot also every week. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the fourth Monday of January, April, July, and October at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, August 18—Open Saturday, August 25—Open Saturday, September 1—Private Saturday, September 8—Private Saturday, September 15—Lodge Fund Raiser Saturday, September 22—Open 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 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladies Bunco night on the second Tuesday of each month. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games then wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. Hall is located at 10450 FM 619 - four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please call Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department. LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. Please note: Youth club meetings are held at Lone Star Hall every second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day).
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings at 2 p.m. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March and June; and on the second Sunday of September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Meal served at 1 p.m. and the meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 854-8423. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Youth club meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. Board of directors meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. For hall rentals, call Linda Hill (254) 657-9595; or the lodge hall (254) 657-2485. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Fellowship Day is held the third Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 3524397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164/home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, August 18—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $7 per person Sunday, August 19—Blue Room Party in the Chandelier Ballroom: dinner, drinks, dance. Music by Mark Halata and Texavia, 3 to 8 p.m. $17 per person. Reservations taken July 23 through Augusts 13 by calling (713) 869-5767, Monday -Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No tickets sold at the door. Sorry, no one under 21 admitted. Saturday, August 25—Telstars, country/western: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. $10 per person Saturday, September 1—Gary Henneke, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person. Saturday, September 8—Bobby Jones Czech Band, polka/variety. $7 p/p Saturday, September 15—Vrazels’ Polka Band, polka/variety. $8 per person. Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston, Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-207741001. 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.
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VĚSTNÍK LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are quarterly. March and June meetings will be on the second Saturday of the month at the Crosby Community Center at 11 a.m. or as otherwise specified. September and December meetings will be held at a restaurant. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Please note: Country/western and polka dances are now four hours. Friday, August 17—Ron Martin Sunday, August 19—Funny Hat Dance: music by Fritz Hodde, 3 to 7 p.m. Prizes for funniest hats. Friday, August 24—Fiesta Dance: music by Charlie Patteson Friday, August 31—Dave Alexander, western swing Saturday, September 15—Annual Czech Heritage Day. Reserve this date now! Details forthcoming. Call President Gordon Hubenak (817) 624-1361 for information on this great festival. 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-todate announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. To reserve for large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, call early (817) 624-1361/ Joyce. SPJST Lodge 92/National Hall is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Polak’s between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-2191. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. LODGE 97, PLACEDO 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. 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 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 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) 868-19810; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613.
LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 5582400; or (817) 295-3483.
LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinze’s Bar-B-Que Catering, Highway 59, Wharton, Texas. LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m. 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, September 1—Cool Water Band 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 (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 inquiries or reservations, call lodge phone (281) 487-3297. We need your name, your phone number, and how many will be in your party. Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility. BYOB is back. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees’ meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Bingo every Wednesday of each month. Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-741808390-7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Treat’s Garage in Chilton. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals—weddings, anniversaries, birthdays—call (817) 465-8538; or (972) 2639031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall. Beginning March 2007, meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December. LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002 LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, call (512) 2551554 or (512) 771-4948. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday’s office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger’s). LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the lodge hall located at 197 Hughes Road. Regular dances are on the third Saturday night of each month from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Helen Boyd (936) 632-2849. For dance reservations, call Marilynn Page (936) 632-1124. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month and begin with a potluck meal served at 2 p.m. Lodge provides the meat. Youth club meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday. Activities are planned for ages kindergarten through high school senior. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas, 77429 — off Highway 290 West at Skinner. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirements, reunions, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or any other event. Call Alma Schulz (281) 3511045 or (281) 373-9482 for information, rentals, or reservations. 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.
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LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m., at the Jourdanton Community Center except the meal/meetings in March, June, September, December which will be at 1 p.m. The youth club meets the same day. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 3 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend, and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest, and maybe we can make a member out of him/her. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets at the same time. LODGE 223, PALACIOS Lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Palacios Eagles Lodge at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 229, ABILENE Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, contact (325) 676-5510. LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Reporter Gladys Qualls (432) 934-7927. LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held every third Friday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Community Center on 18th Street. For information, contact President Sean Young (830) 426-1531. LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT Sunday, August 19—Youth club “Adopt-aHighway” trash pickup on FM 439 near Belton Dam, 9 to 11 a.m.; membership drive and social at Summer Fun USA in Belton. See Youth Section for more information. Lodge and youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Lone Star Banquet Hall, located at 1695 Morgan’s Point Road, Belton, Texas 76513. For information, call FAC David Nauert (254) 534-0809; or Youth Leader Bob Hagen (254) 780-3150. LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of each month for October, November, and December at 3 p.m. For location directions, call your agent; Art Lopez, Sr. (512) 787-3384; or Patricia Garcia (512) 787-5449. LODGE 251, PEARSALL Lodge 251 adult and youth club meetings are the second Saturday of each month, unless otherwise posted. LODGE 258, SEGUIN Meetings are held the fourth Sunday of each month. Meetings in May and November are held the third Sunday. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. with a social followed by the meeting at 4 p.m. Dinner is served after the meeting. The youth club meetings are on the same dates and begin at 3:15 p.m. Meetings are held at the Alumni Student Center, Conference Rooms A and B, on the Texas Lutheran Campus. Meetings in May and September will be in Starke Park in Seguin. Contact President Chester Jenke, Sr.; or Treasurer Colleen Jenke for more information (830) 303-4316. —SPJST—
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