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October 3, 2007
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Proclamation
We, the Officers and the Directors of SPJST, and in conjunction with the State of Texas, do hereby proclaim
October 2007
Czech Heritage Month as
in the SPJST
WHEREAS, Texans of Czech descent have made significant and lasting contributions to our state’s prosperity, heritage, culture; and
WHEREAS, beginning in the late 1840’s Czech settlers came in growing numbers to the Lone Star State, gravitating to the rich soil of the black lands and upper coastal plains, these industrious pioneers created close-knit communities that kept intact their unique old-world customs while adapting to the challenges of a new land; and
The SPJST kicked off its annual 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive on October 1. Donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the amount contributed is applied toward scholarships. Acknowledgement of individual donations will be published in the Vestnik. To contribute to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, please send your check to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Please contact the Fraternal Department at (800) 727-7578 for printed solicitation forms, like the one pictured above. Thank you for your generous support.
Heritage Day at the State Fair Sunday, October 7 More Information on Page 25.
Celebrate Czech Heritage Month! Win one of many Czech prizes from the Vestnik!
This resolution is hereby submitted on September 25, 2007. Lanita Anglin, Supre Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Brian Vanicek, Supreme Lodge President
District Two Fall Meeting Scenes Page 6 Lodge 9 youth win kolache contests
WHEREAS, Czechs are renowned for their exemplary work ethics and love of democracy and have established standards of excellence as both private and public citizens to whom all can aspire; and because for generations, Texans of Czech extraction have made many notable contributions, both cultural and historic, to the betterment of our state; and their many accomplishments in this regard are truly worthy of special legislative recognition.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodge Officers and Directors of the SPJST, do hereby urge each and every member to recognize the contributions made to this Society and to Texas by the Czech settlers and their descendants.
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Page 9 SPJST and Lodge 182 serve up pizza Page 13 Lodge 29 barbecue cook-off results Pages 16-17
Czech books, Christmas ornaments, CDs, toys. Many of the items pictured above are from the Czech Republic, and they will be awarded to SPJST members in a drawing in this year’s Vestnik Czech Heritage Month activities that will appear in several Vestniks during the month of October. This week’s activities can be found on page 4. The only way to be eligible for one of these prizes is to send in your entry by October 24, 2007, to the Vestnik office. All winners will be announced in the October 31 issue. Enter today, and good luck!
Family Fun Dates ...............3 Interest Rates .....................3 District News ......................3 SFAC Report.......................7 Lodge Section ....................8 Reunions...........................15 Youth .................................19 Quarterly Report ..............23 In Memoriam.....................24 Czech Culture...................25 Activities Calendar...........30
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Wednesday, October 3, 2007
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 - Position currently vacant. Contact Philip McBee for assistance. (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 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 CZECH HERITAGE MUSEUM (Formerly SPJST LAM) Administrator Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935 email: ssandiwicker@aol.com
Editor’s Note
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Celebrate Czech Heritage
October is Czech Heritage Month, and there are many ways to
celebrate all across Texas. See pages 25 to 29 for several exciting Czechthemed activities in October. Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas is this Sunday, October 7. The day is always filled with great music, delicious food, and wonderful people. Activities will take place at the African-American Museum located near the Fair Park entrance. SPJST will sponsor a booth at the event. A tentative entertainment schedule appears on page 25. Czech Feszt is November 3 Czech fun will carry over into the first weekend of November. On the 3rd, SPJST is a proud co-sponsor of Czech Feszt in Downtown Temple. The event will feature a great lineup of bands that celebrate the musical heritage of the Czech people, as well as Texas’ roots. The schedule is: Noon to 2 p.m. - Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six; 2 to 4 p.m. - Vrazels’ Polka Band; 6 to 8 p.m. - Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen; and 9 p.m. to Midnight - The Bobby Flores Band. Lodge 47, Seaton member Michael Morris is the Czech Feszt Entertainment Chairman. The festival is looking for a variety of delicious foods, with an emphasis on Czech foods and flavors. For more information on becoming a food vendor, please contact SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride (254) 773-1575. The festival is also looking for arts and craft vendors, especially those who have homemade, Czech, Texas, Americana or other such works. If you think this event might be a good fit for your items, please contact Czech Heritage Museum Executive Director Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935. A progressive 42 tournament will be held in the Santa Fe Depot from noon to 5 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four finishers.
For more information, contact SPJST Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (254) 773-1575. Do you have a great kolache recipe? Czech Feszt will include a kolache baking contest in three classes (fruit, cheese and poppyseed) and three divisions (adult and youth nonprofessional and professional bakers). Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact FSS Tammy Martinez. My exciting part in Czech Feszt is coordinating the Little Miss and Little Mister Czech Feszt pageant for ages three to 25 (girls) and three to 10 (boys). Complete information and entry forms for this contest and all other parts of Czech Feszt will be in next week’s Vestnik. Stay tuned . . . October is Czech Heritage Month The Taylor Czech Chorus recently released a CD entitled “Songs of Our Heritage” which includes 23 wellknown Czech songs. The Chorus voices are soothing and will inspire you to sing-along. The CD includes favorite Czech songs like Rostou, Rostou, Rostou; Na Sumave Je Dolina; Nemelem; Bylo To Jeden Krat v Nedeli; Kdyz Jsme Opustili Prahu; Vcera Jsem Te Cekala; Husicka Divoka; Dobre Ceske Kolace; and my all-time personal favorite because I think I learned to sing it when I was about two or three years old—A Ja Sam! In addition, the CD features the instrumental talents of Sid Krhovkak (rhythm guitar), Nolin Werchan (accordion), Buster Pavlicek (accordion), Diane Volek (piano), and Jim Palla (bass guitar). The Taylor Czech Chorus was organized in 1968 as a group of individuals dedicated to preserving the heritage of Czech music. The CD is a great deal at $16.50 (includes postage). For ordering information, write to Diane Volek, P.O. Box 48, Taylor, Texas 76574. —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 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year, beginning August 1, 2005, for non-members. 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 SL President
Texas Observes Czech Heritage Month in October Dear Brothers and Sisters, It has been eight years since the 76th Texas Legislature made Czech Heritage Month official in 1999. Czech Heritage Month provides us with an excellent opportunity to promote the SPJST in our lodges and communities. With regards to promoting the Society, our By-Laws provide us with three key objectives: First, the SPJST exists to provide security for its members and their families through the sale of life insurance. Second, the SPJST exists to provide a wholesome family environment for the entire family.
And third, the SPJST exists to preserve and to promote Czech heritage and culture. Celebrate Czech Heritage Month and spread the good word about SPJST. Our great and enduring strength resides in you and your tremendous capacity to bring fraternalism to life. Inform a friend or neighbor about membership and invite them to accompany you to your next lodge meeting or event. Thank you for your kind attention, and keep up the good work! Na shledanou! Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
District News
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Send lodge, district important dates for the 2008 SPJST Calendar The Vestnik office is looking for your lodge’s and your district’s important dates for the 2008 SPJST Calendar. There’s no cost, and this can be a great reminder of the important dates for lodge members. What qualifies as an “important date”? Think in terms of your big annual events such as picnics, member appreciation dinners, and heritage day observances. On the district level, think in terms of district meetings and districtwide activities. Please get together with your lodge members at your next meeting and determine which dates you want to
District Two plans October 20 Six Flags trip The District Two trip to Six Flags is Saturday, October 20, 2007. I hope all of you are planning to attend. The cost is $23 for members and $35 for non-members, paid in advance. This includes the bus fare. Due to construction and no lighted parking area at the SPJST Home Office, the buses will leave from SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall at 7 a.m. promptly! We will not have access to the buses during the day at Six Flags due to the increased charge of having a bus on sight. You are welcome to bring coolers for the ride up there and back. If there is enough interest, we can have one bus depart Six Flags early,
October 7 October 8 October 12
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%
include on next year’s SPJST Calendar. The deadline for submitting your lodge and district calendar information to the Vestnik office is Friday, October 12. You can email your information to melaniez@vvm.com or send a fax to (254) 774-7447—Attention: Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny. You may also mail your listing of important dates to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates October 5-6 October 6
about 7 p.m. I must know beforehand to arrange this with the bus line. If you are absolutely sure you will want to leave early, contact me. Changes cannot be made once the trip/bus assignments are set. I must have all money before October 15. Please pay before the day of the trip. I do not want to take that much cash with me to Six Flags. Call your youth leader as soon as possible. All friends are welcome. Let’s fill three buses and make this the best trip ever! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
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October 13 October 13 October 14 October 14 October 19 October 20 October 20 October 20 October 20 October 21 Oct. 23-25 October 24 October 27 October 27 October 28 October 28 November 1 November 3 November 3 November 10 November 11 November 12 Nov. 17-18 November 18 Nov. 22 Nov. 23
Texas Fraternal Congress • Austin Lodge 1, Fayetteville Octoberfest/ Czech Heritage Month Celebration (1) Lodge 204, Stephenville No Tap Bowling Tournament Lone Star Lanes, Stephenville (3) Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas, Dallas Columbus Day • SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed SPJST Float • Guadalupe County Fair Parade, Seguin (7) SPJST Float • Brazoria County Fair Parade, Angleton (5) SPJST Float • Floresville Peanut Festival Parade (7) District One Fall Meeting • Lodge 9, Snook District Six Fall Meeting • Bay City Lodge 1, Fayetteville /Lickskillet Kick-Off Dance (1) SPJST Float • Bay City Rice Festival Parade (6) District Two Trip • Six Flags, Arlington Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive 42 Tournament (2) Lodge 88, Houston Halloween Party (5) SPJST Float • Lickskillet Parade, Fayetteville (1) SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple SPJST Float • Jim Wells County Fair Parade, Alice (7) Make a Difference Day District Fraternal Activities Coordinators Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple District Three Fall Meeting • Lodge 154, Fort Worth Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day (5) SPJST Deer Antler Contest Begins Czech Feszt • Temple Lodge 80, Holland Bingo Training (2) District Youth Counselor Meeting SPJST Float • Brazoria County Veterans Day Parade, Danbury (5) Veterans’ Day Observance SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed District Seven Lock-In Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Luncheon (7) Thanksgiving Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Thanksgiving Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
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October is Czech Heritage Month
Czech Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich ethnic heritage of Czech Americans and the many contributions they have made to American culture. To celebrate the month, the Vestnik invites you to participate in the Czech Heritage Month Word Find and the Coloring Fun Activity. Several Czech-themed prizes will be awarded in a drawing from entries received. Find each of the following cities that are both in Texas and Czech Republic in the puzzle.
DUBINA FRENSTAT FRYDEK HOSTYN HRANICE PRAHA
RATIBOR ROZNOV TABOR VELEHRAD VSETIN VYSEHRAD
See next week’s Vestnik for more fun Czech activities. Enter for your chance to win great Czech-themed prizes! Entries must be received by October 24, 2007. Winners will be announced in the October 31 Vestnik. Mail your entry to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Name _____________________________________________ Phone No. (______) _________________________________ Address___________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________ City/State/Zip_______________________________________ Lodge Name/No.____________________________________
Coloring Fun Activity! Color the Czech flag. Entries must be received by October 24, 2007. Mail your entry to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
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Address
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Flag Colors 1. Red 2. Blue
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District News
District Six sets October 14 Meeting, Family Fun Day The District Six Fall Meeting and Family Fun Day will be Sunday, October 14, 2007, at the Eagles Hall in Bay City. Lodge 240 will be hosting the event with registration starting at 11 a.m. A delicious meal will be provided at 12 noon followed by a short meeting. The afternoon will be filled with fun and games. All District Six members are encouraged to bring their family and friends. New sales agents and members are invited to participate in the District Family Fun Day and see what SPJST fraternalism is all about. There will be door prizes, delicious food, kolache, needlework and ornament contests, horseshoe tournament (weather permitting), games, and fun for the whole family. Every lodge should bring a door
prize and two desserts. Members attending may also bring prizes (pantry items, toys, etc.) for the wheel of fortune. Any member wanting to participate in a district contest should review the criteria for each contest. See District Six FAC Helen Zabransky article for more contest information. Directions to Eagles Hall in Bay City From State Highway 35, take Highway 60 North. Go approximately 1.3 miles. Turn right on Eagles Road (E-Z Mart on the corner). Go 0.2 miles, and Eagles Hall is on the right. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik District Six Secretary —SPJST—
District Six Fall Meeting and Family Fun Day Sunday, October 14, 2007 Eagles Hall in Bay City, Texas Hosted by Lodge 240, Bay City
Tentative Agenda
11 a.m. Registration Wheel of Fortune Games Begin 12 noon Meal A short meeting will begin immediately following the meal. 12:45 p.m. – Meeting Call to Order ........................................................................President Joe Siptak Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance.............Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Club Moment of Silence for Deceased Members Welcome .................................................Robert Basquez, Lodge 240 President Response/Introduction of Guests..................................................Annie Vahalik District First Vice President Roll Call of Lodges, Officers and Standing Committees.........................Wanda Dorotik, District Secretary Youth Report and Program................Marcy Dorotik, District Youth Counselor Announcements and Brief Reports Old Business - District Six Bowling Tournament..................Michael Ahlstrom District Six Director New Business District Contest Winners....................................Helen Zabransky, District FAC Drawing for Door Prizes Directions to Eagle’s Hall in Bay City: From State Highway 35, take Highway 60 North. Go approximately 1.3 miles. Turn right on Eagles Road (E-Z Mart on the corner). Go 2/10 mile, and Eagles Hall is on the right. —SPJST—
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
District Six Fall Meeting: October 14 in Bay City Dear District Six Members, The Fall District Meeting is right around the corner on Sunday, October 14, 2007, at the Eagles Hall in Bay City. This year, we will once again have the adult contests for Needlework, Christmas Ornament, and Kolache Baking. The horseshoes contest will depend on the weather and oustide hall conditions. Guidelines for the contests are the same as last year. Registration will end at 11:30 a.m. The kolaches need
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to be on a disposable plate with 13 individual kolaches of the same fruit, cottage cheese, or cream cheese flavor. Judging will follow the youth rule book. If you have any questions, please contact me at (361) 798-3347. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the District Six Fall District Meeting. Fraternally, Helen Zabransky District Six FAC —SPJST—
District Seven reports successful Fall Fun Day SPJST Lodge 258, Seguin hosted the District Seven Family Fun Day Sunday, September 23, 2007, at the TLU Student Activity Center in Seguin with 105 members and guests present. President Jeff Barta presided. Lodge 258 youth led the Pledge of Allegiance. Silence was observed for deceased members. Lodge 258 President Chester Jenke welcomed everyone. Secretary Bettie House noted all officers were present. Lodges represented were 79, Corpus Christi; 107, Floresville; 117, Robstown; 185, New Braunfels; 202, Jourdanton; 247, San Marcos; and 258, Seguin. Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride congratulated District Seven on being number one in the state in sales. This year is the 110th anniversary of the SPJST. District Director Bob Bayer congratulated the district on sales. Lodge 271, Laredo will be organized on September 29. State FAC Chester Jenke noted that SPJST received the National Fraternal Congress Platinum Award for the many lodges’ outstanding participation in Join Hands Day. SPJST State Fraternalist Bob Hagen won the National Fraternal Congress of America Fraternalist of the Year award. State Field Representative Hector Garcia stated the district has 1,287 applications with almost $58 million in sales. He praised the sales agents for their hard work and recognized those who were present. Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Drew Popelka stated there have been
no foreclosures. District Youth Counselor Wendy Pruski recognized District Seven King Stephen Mazur, Queen Veronica Barta, Duke Ryan Henke, and Duchess Liliana Wiederhold. District Seven camp was great; the district outing at Fiesta Texas was fun; and the district was well represented at State YAD. Core Challenge and the lock-in will be in November at Lodge 107, Floresville. More details will be forthcoming. Treasurer Valerie Barta read a note from the Czech Heritage Museum thanking the district for its support. Czech Heritage Museum Director Roxanne Bertrand noted only $30,000 more is needed to reach the museum’s goal. SPJST Education and Nature Center Director Doug Henke reported sites are being considered for a new facility. Lodge 79, Corpus Christi will host the District Seven Spring Meeting. FAC Glen Pruski announced the games and contests. Lunch was served along with the 110th anniversary cake. Ryan Henke won the $25 gift card for membership referrals. Prizes furnished by the SPJST Home Office, the district, lodges, and members were awarded. A large quantity of aluminum can tabs, Little Golden books, and eyeglasses and cases were collected. Everyone enjoyed the day! Fraternally Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST—
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Scenes from District Two Fall Meeting and Fun Day Sunday, September 16, 2007 • Lodge 18, Elgin
LEFT PHOTO: Czech costume (kroj) contest participants are, left to right, Dorothy Markert and Linda Pospisil, both of Lodge 29, Taylor, and Irene and Johnny Vrabel, both of Lodge 18, Elgin. Thanks for
wearing your beautiful costumes! CENTER PHOTO: “Happy 110th Anniversary, SPJST” cake. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Beseda Dancers entertain the crowd.
LEFT PHOTO: State Youth Director John Hoelscher, center, and District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky present the President’s Service Award and the Youth Achievement Award to Bobby Hagen of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point. CENTER PHOTO: SYD John Hoelscher and DYC Patsy Koslovsky present the State Junior of
the Year award to Mikhaila Nelson of Lodge 18, Elgin. RIGHT PHOTOS: 2007-2008 District Two King Cyril Pajestka of Lodge 80, Holland (at podium) presents his speech while Queen Mary Tischler and Duchess Bayleigh Washam, both of Lodge 20, Granger, look on. Also pictured is District Two Vice President/FAC Ruth Hanusch.
LEFT PHOTO: Teen Beseda Dancers perform. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to all youth Christmas Ornament Contest participants. RIGHT PHOTO: Christmas Ornament Contest winners are, front, left to
right, Angelina Ringwald of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point; and Hailey Girod of Lodge 29, Tayor. Back: Amber Penn and Stephanie Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone and Mickinzy Beck of Lodge 177, Academy.
LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to all adult Christmas Ornament Contest participants. CENTER PHOTO: Adult Christmas Ornament contest winners are, left to right, first place - Terri Hagen of Lodge
246, Morgan’s Point; second place - Roy Ringwald of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point; and third place - Lyn Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor. RIGHT PHOTO: “Thanks for Czech-ing us out!” cake.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
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From the President’s Department
State FAC announces fall activities SPJST Receives Platinum Award Recall Join Hands Day last May when SPJST adults and youth members joined with other community service groups? A total of 40 lodges participated in that effort and made many good things happen in their communities. For our outstanding involvement in the Join Hands Day program, the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), at their 121st Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recognized the SPJST as a “Platinum” award winner. When SPJST was recognized as a “Silver Star” award winner last year, we set a goal to go for the gold in 2007. Well, you leapfrogged the gold award and went straight to top—the “Platinum” award. We are proud of all our lodges who participated this year. Keep up the good work. Start thinking about next year’s project, which will be May 3, 2008. You can get a jump on your ’08 project by referring to the Join Hands Day website at www.joinhandsday.org. We have set the pace, and we have some high standards to live up to, but I know we can count on you to come through next year. Each year, 10 Join Hands Day projects are selected to receive the Excellence Award. SPJST scored another first in this category. Members of the home offices of SPJST, KJZT (Catholic Family Fraternal), KJT (Catholic Union of Texas), TCHCC (Texas Czech Heritage Cultural Center), and SPJST Lodge 258, Seguin joined hands to perform many tasks at TCHCC. This project was one of 10 out of 1,000 to receive the Excellence Award. This group will be receiving a check for $1,000 and a trophy for their outstanding work. It just goes to show that once you put your mind to it, you can achieve great things. Take our recent showing at NFCA as a testament to the outstanding efforts you are making in your fraternal programming. It is indeed possible to reach for and achieve the best! But wait, there is more. Robert (Bob) Hagen of SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point who was selected as the SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year in February was selected as the National Fraternalist of the Year by the NFCA. What an honor for SPJST to receive this many awards, and it is all
of the members and lodges that earned these citations. Our hats are off to all of you! Czech Heritage Month in October Many lodges are planning special events in observance of Czech heritage month during the month of October. This includes covered “Czech dish” socials at their October meetings. Sunday, October 7 will be a special day in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It is Heritage Day at the State Fair, and SPJST lodges in the area will be represented by their members at the celebration, which takes place just inside the entrance to the fair park. If you have never been to the State Fair, consider making the trip. There is a lot to see and do. Plus, on October 7, you can enjoy the added bonus of the Heritage Day. Your lodge can fulfill one or more categories on the fraternal incentive program by hosting a Czech heritage event. For those planning to attend Heritage Day at the State Fair, please know that the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra will perform at 10:30 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 11 a.m. The Czech Children Dancers take the stage at 11:30 a.m. followed by the beseda dancers at 11:40 a.m. As an added bonus, attendees will be treated to a performance by the Petr Micka Cimbalova Orchestra at 3:30 p.m. and at 5:15 p.m. District Fall Fun Days District fall fun days continue during the month of October. Please make plans to attend the fun day in your district. I have had the opportunity to attend three fun days. Everyone in attendance has really enjoyed the day. The following districts will have their fun days as listed: District One—October 14 Hosted by Lodge 9, Snook District Three—October 28 Hosted by Lodge 154, Fort Worth District Four—TBA District Six—October 14 Hosted by Lodge 240, Bay City Again, here is another category that your lodge can fulfill on the fraternal incentive program.
Czech Feszt Day in Temple Please mark your calendar to be in Temple on Saturday, November 3. The City of Temple and the Czech Heritage Museum (formerly the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum) are hosting a celebration of Czech heritage and culture on this date in the Santa Fe Gardens in downtown Temple from 10 a.m. to midnight. Many events and entertainment are being planned throughout the day. Please watch the Vestnik for a schedule of events as more are scheduled each week. Please note that an entry form for the kolache baking contest is available from Tammy at the Home Office. Featured bands will include Vrazels Polka Band, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, and Harry Czarnek and the Dutchmen, with the Bobby Flores Band performing for the evening. Booths are available to lodges and groups to raise funds with food and/or merchandise. There is limited space available, so please contact Sandi Wicker, Executive Director of the Czech Heritage Museum, (254) 899-2935; or the SPJST Home Office (254) 773-1575 or (800) 727-7578 as soon as possible. District FAC Meeting The District FAC meeting will be held in Temple on October 27 for the District FAC representing your district. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. There are many items on the agenda to be discussed which would benefit all local lodges. If any of you have any special topics that you would like to see on the agenda, please contact your District FAC. 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive October 1 marks the start of the 2007-2008 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Since its inception in 1982, the Scholarship Program has presented SPJST scholars with near 1,700 scholarships valued at more than $1 million. That is a lot of pennies! Donations of any amount will be accepted and added to the general scholarship fund that is maintained by the SPJST Home Office. No amount is too small or too large. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive continues through March 31, 2008. Make a Difference Day Saturday, October 27 Make a Difference Day was created by USA Weekend Magazine and is
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an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday in October. Anyone can participate—from the young to the young-at-heart. This year, that date falls on October 27. SPJST is proud of its fraternal calling and encourages lodges to get involved in your community in this nationally recognized event. The Make a Difference Day website (www.usaweekend.com/diffday) will enable you to register your project and provide you with more complete information on Make a Difference Day, including projects from past years. If you have any questions or want to talk over an idea, please give me a call. Deer Antler Contest This contest is for SPJST members, and only Texas white tail deer entries are eligible. This popular contest will begin November 1 and run through January 31, 2008. The rules and categories will be the same as last year. Again, this year, there will be two categories: free-range deer and high fenced deer. Free range is self-explanatory—it means deer which have free range to travel without any restrictions. High fenced deer is one that has been raised primarily in an enclosure. High fenced deer are usually raised in an area enclosed by an eight-foot fence (or higher) and come in a variety of acreage sizes. An entry form and rules are available from Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at the Home Office. Keep up the Good Work Keep up the good work each of you have been doing in promoting SPJST, fraternalism, and your lodge. Be thinking, too, at this time, who your lodge will be selecting as its Fraternalist of the Year for 2007. The honor is meant to recognize an individual for fraternal efforts contributed during the current calendar year. In turn, your lodge’s honoree will receive recognition at the SPJST Awards Banquet in February. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact me (210) 4133053 or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (254) 773-1575 or 800-727-7578. Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State FAC —SPJST—
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VĚSTNÍK 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 1 Fayetteville Octoberfest this Saturday
Lodge 4 Hallettsville reports on Family Day
Step back in time in a 100-year-old dance hall—SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville, located at 507 East Main. Lodge 1 will celebrate Octoberfest and Czech Heritage Month with a dance on Saturday, October 6, 2007, from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Music will be provided by Feedback and Central Texas Sounds. Admission is $6 per person. Beverages are available by donation. All proceeds will benefit the Fayetteville Baseball Field. —SPJST—
Dear Members, Our lodge held its annual Family Day on Sunday, August 12, 2007, at the Legion Hall. The afternoon began at 2 p.m. with registration. Greeters were Margaret and Albert Smotek. Refreshments were served, and games provided by the youth club were enjoyed. A short meeting was held with President Joe Siptak presiding. Presentation of colors was by Sarah Siptak and Jonathan Vahalik followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Hallettsville City Councilwoman Alice Jo Summers welcomed everyone to the City of Hospitality. Guests present were SPJST
Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin and husband Charles, District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom, and District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar. SPJST Scholarship winner Kyle Prasek, and SPJST Merit Grant winner Elizabeth Vahalik were also present. Fifty-year pins were presented. Vice President/FAC Annie Vahalik introduced the 50-year members, and pins were presented by President Joe Siptak and Director Ahlstrom to Alvin Barta for his son David J. Barta, Shirley A. Bialas, Alton E. Chudej, Sandra Sue Holy, Carol Koehne, Annie B. Muenster, Henry Till Muenster, Ida Neubauer, Herbert A. Neubauer, Helen Zabransky, and Patricia Zabransky. Not present were Debra Svetlik, Wilma Wagner, and Paul Edwin Pesek. Each also received a corsage or boutonniere. Youth Leader Robin Scott recognized the District Six YAD winners as Holly Scott, Morgan Scott, Sarah Siptak, Jonathan Vahalik, and Mark Siptak. State YAD winners were Holly Scott - second in needlework; Morgan Scott - second in needlework, third in photography; and Sarah Siptak - first in individual talent. Sarah then presented her winning tap dance routine, “Wake Up, Little Susie.” Holly Scott presented her district queen speech. A delicious catered meal of barbecue pork and sausage with the trimmings and desserts brought by the members was enjoyed. Director Ahlstrom gave the meal blessing. The youth club chance winners
were Jennifer Hessler, Carol Koehne, Marvin Rabel, Gary Chudej, Susan Chudej, Lanita Anglin, Mike Ahlstrom, Sandra Holy, Sarah Siptak, Aline Steffek, and Lillie Balusek. It was voted to change our September meeting to the 23rd due to other activities. Our lodge will also have a team in the District Six Bowling Tournament. Door prizes were won by Helen Zak, Vernon Chudej, Lillian Rabel, Joe Siptak, Shirley Kalmus, Cliff Chatham, Victoria Orsak, Jennifer Hessler, Gary Chudej, Sandra Holy, Clayton Belicek, Theresa Belicek, Ida Neubauer, Vicky Zak, and Helen Zabransky. The rest of the evening was spent playing games and visiting. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin hosts successful fall meeting President Ray Nelson opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer for all military personnel and ill and deceased members. Roll call had all officers present with the exception of Youth Leader Joyce Nelson. She had an excused absence. Shirlene Matetzschke read the minutes, which were approved. Teresa Anderson gave the treasurer’s
SPJST Fraternalists Receive MVP Awards
Fraternal MVPs (Most Valuable Participants) are part of the National Fraternal Congress of America’s Fraternalist 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. Pictured are, SPJST State FAC Chester Jenke, pictured right in both photos above, presents the Fraternal MVP award to Patsy Koslovsky of Lodge
47, Seaton, left, and Robert Hagen of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point. The awards were presented at the District Two Fall Meeting on September 16 at Lodge 18, Elgin. Patsy was the NFCA’s MVP for July, 2007. She was an honorable mention of the 2006 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year award. Robert was the MVP for June, 2007. He is the 2006 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year and received the 2007 NFCA Fraternalist of the Year award in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 7.
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VĚSTNÍK report. Irene Vrabel gave a list of the upcoming events. Irene gave thanks to all who brought cakes, cookies, and items for the silent auction at the District Two Fall Fun Day. Many members from other lodges brought goods. Lodge 18 wants to thank all. We had two cake walk games and three spinning wheels. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Special thanks to District Two Director Bobby Wuensche for the special refreshment. Irene Helgren gave the house report. Irene booked a third rental for October. Artie is having the last quarter schedules printed. Are we going to serve refreshments for the Christmas dance? The membership voted yes! Don Peachey wants to play here March 15, 2008, which is a Saturday. Members voted to book the dance. We will check to see if we can have the kitchen open. Evelyn Gustafson sent a get well card to Janelle Mogonye and Marvin Wieruscheske. Evelyn sent a sympathy card to the Andrew Blaschke family. Johnny Vrabel gave the trustee report. We have an air conditioner not working properly. Charles will contact someone to repair the unit. Charles Wilson gave the bar report. He reported that he was able to get the air conditioner repaired. For now, all units are operating. We send get well wishes to Donnie
Cannon. He had an accident at work and cut his hand. He will have to undergo therapy to restore the use of his hand. We hope all goes well, Donnie.
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Lodge 4, Hallettsville Honors 50-Year Members
Age stiffens the joints, but softens the heart. Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets October 14 in Bay City
Dear Members, The October meeting of Lodge Karel Jonas will be held either before or after the District Six Fall Meeting in Bay City on the 14th. This will depend on time available before the meal is served and the convening time of the district meeting. As to the September meeting, a fair to good quorum was present to welcome our new Sales Agent Lori Herrera. District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM was present to make the introduction and report on District Six
Kolache Bake Show Winners . . . Congratulations, Colton and Josef! Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club members Colton Orsak, left, and Josef Orsak display their ribbons and trophy won at this year’s State of Texas Kolache Bake Show held in conjunction with the Kolache Festival in Caldwell. Colton received the rosette for his cheese kolaches. Josef won the Grand Champion State Youth award. Congratulations to both boys on their accomplishments!
Lodge 4, Hallettsville honored its 50-year members at Family Day on August 12, 2007. Pictured are, front, left to right, Ida Neubauer, Carol Koehne, Patsy Zabransky, Shirley A. Bialas, and Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin. BACK: District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, Herbert Neubauer, Henry Till Muenster, Annie B. Muenster, Alton Chudej, Alvin Barta (standing in for his son, David J. Barta), Sandra Sue Holy, Helen Zabransky, and Lodge 4 President Joe Siptak.
sales status. We wish to thank her for taking the time to visit with us. Also, several items of business were handled quickly, and a reminder was made that the November meeting will be on the 11th. This brought into light that officers and delegates are to be elected. More on the elections will be in a later letter. To the faithful: We hope to see you on the 14th in Bay City; if not, then on the 11th of November, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—
Lodge 32 Victoria members to celebrate Czech Heritage Month Our lodge met on September 13, 2007. The attendance was very good, and we all were glad to see State FAC Chester Jenke. Brother Jenke had great news about SPJST receiving awards in Pittsburgh at the National Fraternal Congress of America. Lodge 32 is very proud to have participated in Join Hands Day and being a small part towards earning the Platinum award. Youth club and adult lodge members felt a strong sense of fraternalism while working at the
DeLaGarza Family Cemetery. A real treat for the evening was being able to enjoy the great barbecue Franklin Elles prepared for our lodge social in July. This time, it was in the form of barbecue sandwiches . . . umm, umm, good! Thanks, Franklin and Lois, for keeping it in your freezer and then slicing and chopping the meat for the sandwiches! Next Meeting—October 11 Our next meeting will be on Thursday, October 11. We will be celebrating Czech Heritage Month with a dinner of chicken and dumplings. Kathy Ahlstrom and Evelyn Horelka will be the chefs for the evening. Doris Elsik has been in charge of chicken and dumplings for a few years now, and we thank her again for her hard work—it has been enjoyed by everyone! Evelyn and I are not even pretending we can live up to Doris’ standards and recipe—but, we felt like Doris deserved a break . . . so all we can say is we’ll do our best! You notice, it’s taking two of us to replace one of her! Lodge members are asked to bring the side dishes and desserts. In addition to the Czech heritage celebration, we will be presenting 50year pins. We would love for all honorees and their families to attend. They will be receiving a personal invitation in the mail to attend the festivities. We will gather at 6 p.m. and serve promptly at 6:30 p.m. Please call
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Kathy Ahlstrom (361) 578-3279 or Lois Elles (361) 575-6712 to RSVP. We want everyone to have enough to eat! See you on October 11 — with your goodies! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 39, Bryan members plan to attend fall fun day Please be advised that due to the District One Fall Fun Day being hosted on the same day as our regular lodge meeting, Youth Leader Bennie Roesler moved that we cancel our October meeting, and all go to Lodge 9, Snook on October 14. Lillie O’Shields seconded the motion, and it carried. President Wade O’Shields will schedule another meeting if deemed necessary. Submitted by, Lillie O’Shields, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 40 El-Campo meets this Sunday We wish to remind readers that our regular monthly meeting has been changed due to the District Six Fall Meeting which is Sunday, October 14 in Bay City. Our regular Lodge 40 meeting will be the first Sunday of October, the 7th, at 2 p.m. at our lodge hall. Please make the change on your calendar so you don’t miss either meeting. Thanks, Lodge 40 Officers —SPJST—
Lodge 48 Beyersville sets Progressive “42” tournament SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a Progressive “42” tournament on Saturday, October 20, 2007, at the lodge hall, located at 10450 FM 619 in Beyersville, Texas. Registration is from 8:15 to 9 a.m., and play begins at 9:15 a.m. Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes each. The tourna-
ment should end around 4:30 p.m. A partner is not necessary. You will draw for a partner. A great day of fun for everyone is planned! We hope to see you there. Everyone is welcome. The registration fee is $10 per person. The fee includes the noon meal, snacks, and prizes. To pre-register, mail your name, complete address, phone number, and registration fee before October 17 to: Bobby Wuensche 2451 CR 405 Taylor, Texas 76574 For more information, please call (512) 365-3013. —SPJST—
Lodge 81 Needville granted tax exemption SPJST Lodge 81, Needville held its monthly meeting on Sunday, September 16, 2007. At 12 noon, President Vincent Newman gave a prayer of thanks. We had a delicious meal of baked and fried chicken. We also had an assortment of side dishes and desserts provided by the lodge members. Thanks to everyone who brought something. Thanks also goes
to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything set up for us. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jeanette Newman. All officers answered the roll call. We had a moment of silence for departed member Eddie Pieper. Our sympathies go out to your family and friends. You truly will be missed. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read the minutes, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Benita Walzel read her report, and it was approved as read. Special Funds Chairman Gilbert Walzel read the schedule of events for the coming month. He then read his special funds report, and it was also approved as read. Tax Exemption Granted Under old business, President Vincent Newman announced to the lodge members that we did get our tax exemption. A big thanks goes to Bradley Stavinoha, District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt, and Vincent Newman for meeting with the Central Appraisal District to clear this matter. President Vincent Newman said that he has met with an accountant who is willing to set up a certain accounting form for us. After the old business, we brought up Sam Harrison. Sam is a research analyst for a local law firm. Since
Lodge 18, Elgin Hosts District Two Fall Fun Day Sunday, September 16, 2007 • Lodge 18, Elgin • Submitted by Irene Vrabel, Reporter LEFT PHOTO: Great attendance at the District Two Meeting—184 registered members and four guests! RIGHT: Members try their luck at winning a cake or other desserts brought by the members.
BELOW LEFT PHOTO: The youth had their own spinning wheel with many prizes. There were two wheels for the adults. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: There was a costume contest. Don’t we look sharp! BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 18, Elgin Board members Johnny Vrabel, Charles Wilson, and Sam Morgan are hard at work!
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VĚSTNÍK TxDOT is going to widen Highway 36, which runs parallel with our lodge, he informed us that it might be necessary to have some legal representation. It was decided that the Board Executive Committee will meet to discuss this issue. Jeanette Newman will write a letter to TxDOT to ask what will happen to our lodge sign. Under new business, we voted in two new members. We would like to welcome Glen McDonald and Josephine Mikeska. Under other business, Special Funds Chairman Gilbert Walzel announced that the last people to use the lodge messed up the grassy area of our parking lot. He said that he withheld their deposit. Gilbert also took his tractor and repaired the ruts. Thank you, Gib. Door prize winners were Bradley Stavinoha, Laura Ann Abschneider, Willie Mae Kuykendall, and Dorothy Blinka. Congratulations to our lucky winners.
Michele Canedo and Jordan Bailey to exchange vows
Next Meeting—October 21 For our next meal on October 21, it was decided to have potluck. Members, please remember to bring a meat, side dish, and a dessert. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
(972) 867-1962 in Plano - West. Your support will be most welcome and much appreciated. Yours sincerely, Margaret Klecka —SPJST—
Czech dish to next month’s meeting, which will be on October 9. The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. Bertha Capps Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas member invites all to October 14 CEFT benefit
Lodge 87, Temple to celebrate Czech heritage
Lodge 88, Houston sets October events
The meeting of Lodge 87, Temple was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Dan Kacir after a good potluck meal. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for the departed members. The minutes of the previous meeting, treasurer’s report, and correspondence were read by Daryl Entrop. A thank you letter was received from the Ronald McDonald House thanking us for the children’s books we donated to them. Mr. John C. Wells has requested to transfer into our lodge and has been accepted into the lodge. Mr. Wells is encouraged to attend our meetings. Our loan for the repairs on the lodge has been paid off.
October 8—Meeting and Czech Heritage Dinner We will have a covered dish dinner before the regular monthly meeting. We will be observing Czech Heritage Month during October so if you have a good Czech recipe, please share it with us. The SPJST cookbooks have many good recipes. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. With so many good cooks, there should be lots of delicious food. Why not bring a friend to enjoy the food and fellowship? The October meeting is the time for submitting any changes to the rules and regulations for the committee to review. Proposed changes will be presented to the membership in November and voted on at the annual meeting in December. Nominations for Fraternalist of the Year will be accepted at this meeting. Please prepare a resume for the individual you wish to nominate. The Stroke Scan representative will be at the meeting with information and registration forms. Many of our members took advantage of the tests offered last year. The date for the tests will be October 23.
You are cordially invited to Sokol Dallas on Sunday, October 14, 2007, for a benefit for The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT). The event will feature the Petr Micka Cimbalova Orchestra from Hodonin, Czech Republic, and the Cloverleaf Orchestra from New Braunfels, Texas. Sokol Dallas is located at 7448 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas. Czech National Television will film the event for a documentary on the Petr Micka Orchestra tour, CEFT, and Czechs in Texas so wear your kroj! This is a rare opportunity for Texans of Czech ancestry to come together to celebrate their heritage on Czech television. The proceeds of this benefit will go directly to the CEFT/Kostohryz Endowment and will ensure that the study of Czech music and performance will be available to students at UNT in perpetuity. The day’s schedule includes: 12 to 4 p.m. The Cloverleaf Brass Band (playing polkas and waltzes)
Michele Canedo and Jordan Bailey
Michele Canedo of San Antonio, daughter of Dave and Geneva Canedo of Austin and Genie Canedo of San Antonio will be married October 20, 2007, to Jordan Shea Bailey of San Antonio, son of Dan and Karin Bennetsen of Markham and George Aboushadid of Lubbock. The wedding will be held at Olympia Hills Golf Club in Universal City, Texas. Jordan is a member of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. —SPJST—
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Next Meeting—October 9 Vice President Diane Troy gave her report. She made a motion that since next month is Czech Heritage Month, we should bring Czech food to eat at our next meeting. The motion passed. All the members are encouraged to bring their favorite
Pflughaupt Family Extends Thanks
12:30 to 2 p.m. Czech Meal available for $8 (pastries available all afternoon) 4:30 to 6 p.m. Petr Micka Cimbalova Muzika (from Moravia playing Moravian folk songs) 12 to 6 p.m. Silent Auction Admission is $10 donation to CEFT for adults; children under 17 admitted free of charge. For more information, please contact Jim Bezdek (940) 382-9349 in Denton; Margaret Klecka (214) 3521824 in Dallas; Al Kercho (817) 2825065 in Fort Worth; or Ray Lenart
An open house was held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston on July 8, 2007, honoring longtime members Leander and Josephine on their 65th wedding anniversary. The entire Pflughaupt family extends thanks to all who helped make the day so special—not only for Leander and Josephine—but for everyone.
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October 28—Czech Day Czech Day is only a few weeks away—October 28. As usual, we are planning a day filled with activities. We do have booth space available for $25 and $50. If you are interested in a booth, please contact the Lodge 88 office (713) 869-5767 for reservation information. Let’s make October a real celebration of Czech heritage! I look forward to seeing you on October 8 at the monthly meeting, during the month at bingo, dances, and other lodge functions, and on Czech Day. Patricia Bruce, President —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston invites members to October 8 meeting, Czech-themed meal Dear Members, We invite you to the Lodge 88, Houston meeting on Monday, October 8 beginning at 6 p.m. Please bring a Czech-themed covered dish to celebrate Czech Heritage Month in October. Stroke Scan will be present to discuss the tests that they perform. They will also accept appointments. We look forward to seeing you on October 8. Fraternally, Mary Granberry, Sales Agent —SPJST—
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Lodge 160 San Angelo quarterly meeting October 14
ing on Sunday, October 14, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Wall Fire Hall. We invite all our members to come. Sharon Hohmann, President —SPJST—
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its regular quarterly meet-
Lodge 179 Warrenton reports on September meeting Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, September 13, 2007, at 7 p.m. at the Carmine Lions Club
Lodge 84, Dallas Fellowship Day Scenes Tuesday, September 18, 2007 • Lodge 84, Dallas Another joyful Fellowship Day was held at SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas on September 18, 2007. Lillie and I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to come and join in on the fun. We certainly enjoyed seeing everyone having such a wonderful time. We were pleased to have our accordion players, Adolph Provazek and Laddie Gajdica, there to play for us. The music was great! Hope to see you both again next month. In addition to enjoying accordion music, this was a day of relaxing, playing games, socializing, and sitting down and savoring an outstanding meal. Thanks to everyone who brought a covered dish, helped serve lunch, and helped clean up at the end of the day. We really appreciate all your help.
As I mentioned in my last letter which was published in the September 12 Vestnik, everyone knew to be on the lookout for the “X that marked the spot.” Today, the X was hidden on the bottom of a drinking cup. You should have seen all the cups going up in the air so everyone could check the bottom. It looked like we were making a toast! Congratulations to Carolyn Nemec who was the lucky door prize winner. We will have another secret door prize next month. Where will the “x” be hidden? Come to the next Fellowship Day to be held on October 16 and see if you will be the next winner! It’s hard to believe that next month we will have celebrated two years of successful Fellowship Days at Lodge 84, Dallas. Thanks again to all of you who have made an effort during the
last two years to join us and/or volunteered in our day of fun, food and fellowship! Next Fellowship Day—October 16 Our next Fellowship Day will be held Tuesday October 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lodge 84, Dallas, located at 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas, Texas 75204. Please note we will not have Fellowship Day in November or December due to the holidays. So, please come and bring your family and friends to the last Fellowship Day to be held in 2007. See you Tuesday, October 16 for a fun afternoon! Fraternally, Martha Mahdak Frnka Lillie Maxcy Jones —SPJST—
Lodge 133 San Antonio: no October meeting Lodge 133, San Antonio will not meet on Sunday, October 21. The meeting hall at Good Shepherd Lutheran will be unavailable because the church is hosting its festival. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, November 18. This will be our Thanksgiving luncheon. The lodge will cater a complete turkey dinner. Members are asked to bring a dessert. Lunch will be served promptly at 12:30 p.m. See you there. Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Accordion players Adolph Provazek, left, and Laddie Gajdica entertain the crowd. RIGHT PHOTO: Enjoying Fellowship Day are, left to right, Bessie Tydlaska, Martha Huff, Helen Gajdica, and Ruth Chmelar. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Yahtzee play-
ers are, left to right, Helen Brannon, Willie Matus, Helen Vrba, Jackie Kenney, Jerrie Becan, Mildred Petter, and Olga Muras. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to the secret door prize winner — Carolyn Nemec.
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VĚSTNÍK Building. President Orville Kunkel called the meeting to order. There were 11 members and one guest present. Our guest was Caleb BettisonGorman. Vice President Lloyd Goehring led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Brenda Callahan giving the prayer. Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes of the previous meeting. Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer’s report. Both reports were accepted as read. FAC Joan Goehring read correspondence from the SPJST Home Office and discussed Mr. and Mrs. Goehring’s trip to California and how spinach is harvested. Associate Sales Agent Ricky Weyand reported that he wrote a new application for Michelle Lynn Noak, who is an existing member. There were no anniversaries in September. Birthdays for September are Gladys Baack (September 20), Delores Bergmann (September 23), Callie Denise Callahan (September 17), Aubrey Gene Hackemack (September 16), Glenn Koether (September 26), Jerry Lee Marusik (September 17), Michael W. Meinen (September 5), Kacey Beth Shows (September 27), and Beatrice Vasek (September 30). Congratulations and best wishes to all! Mrs. Baack volunteered to furnish drinks. Next Meeting—October 11 Our next meeting will be held on
Thursday, October 11 at 7 p.m. at the Carmine Lions Club Building. It was decided to have a potluck meal. The meeting adjourned with a delicious meal of fried chicken along with many side dishes and desserts, games of bingo, and good fellowship. Fraternally yours, Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 191, Lufkin sets October dances Business Meeting—October 2 Our business meeting was held October 2, 2007. We would love to see all of you at our meetings. October Dances October 5 is the SPJST Lodge 191 First Friday Dance. Music for the dance will be recorded music. The dance starts at 8 p.m. The cost is $3 per person, and ages 16 and younger get in free of charge. October 12 is the Lufkin Dance Club. The dance starts at 7:30 p.m. October 20 is the SPJST Lodge Dance that starts at 8 p.m. I checked with all my resources, and I couldn’t find out who will be providing the music for our Saturday night dance, but I’m sure we will all enjoy it— whomever it is. Bring a friend, invite
someone new, show them a great time, and make them feel welcome. We need hosts for our December dance. Our officers will be hosting the November dance. Peggy Gartner and Charlotte Roland hosted our dance last month. Thanks, ladies, for a job well done. Everyone had a great time.
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Dues Dues for 2008 will be $12 for members and $15 for social members. Fraternally, Wanda Briley, Secretary —SPJST—
Condolences Our hearts go out to the family of Owen Kay. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy to award scholarship
News Lodge 191, Lufkin President Helen Boyd is in the Lufkin Memorial Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. We would like to thank everyone who donated books for the Ronald McDonald House. Thanks to you, we had a great collection of books. I’m sure the children will enjoy reading them all. At our last meeting, the members voted to change the by-laws regarding our dress code. Members and guests are now allowed to wear their hats on the dance floor.
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy held its regular meeting on September 5. President Alan Trigg presided, and all routine matters were handled. Lodge 200 members are reminded that the lodge will offer a spring semester scholarship of $500. Applications postmarked or delivered no later than December l, 2007, will be considered. Rules, qualifications, and an application form can be obtained from Secretary Nancy Deviney (254) 859-5208. If more than one qualifying application is received, selection will be made by a committee chosen for that purpose.
President’s Ball in November Start making plans now for our President’s Ball, which will be held in November. This is our big dance of the year where we get to dress up, have champagne and a catered dinner. Glen Lenderman will be providing the music.
Next Meeting—October 3 The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 3 and begins at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at Taylor Hall in Eddy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 182, Falls County: SPJST Serves Up Pizza in Chilton, Texas
District Two State Field Representative Hiram Dixon and Lodge 182, Falls County Sales Agent Deann Beckendorf (both pictured at left) served pizza to the Chilton ISD teachers, lunchroom workers, and maintenance people on September 10 and 12, 2007. Hiram reports, “We had the opportunity to discuss SPJST Insurance programs and all of our fraternal benefits and activities with the teachers and workers,” State Field Representative Hiram Dixon reports. “We also had several door prizes.” One door prize recipient (top right photo) is pictured with Deann Beckendorf awarding the prize.
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Lodge 202 Jourdanton Czech/Hispanic meal this Sunday Attention: Lodge 202, Jourdanton Members Sunday, October 7, 2007, at 1 p.m. is the date for the Czech/Hispanic meal at the Jourdanton Community Center. The lodge will furnish sausage, carne guisada, tortillas, and drinks. Members are asked to bring sauerkraut, rice, beans, salads, and desserts. A short meeting will follow the meal. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 204 Stephenville bowling tourney this Saturday Lodge 204, Stephenville invites you to participate in its No Tap Bowling Tournament this Saturday, October 6, 2007, at Lone Star Lanes in Stephenville, Texas. No tap strike is the same as a regular strike—nine pins go down with the first ball. Registration/check-in begins at 1 p.m., and the tournament starts at 2 p.m. sharp. The tournament is limited to the first 20 teams (four people per team). Cost is $25 per person or $100 per team. Cash prizes will be awarded; the amount depends on the number of entries. Following our tournament is the
VĚSTNÍK lanes’ Cosmic Bowl. Motels in this area include Budget Inn, 2591 West Washington - (254) 965-7225; Caravan Interstate Inn, 811 East Road - (254) 965-5043; Comfort Inn, 2925 West Washington - (254) 9657162; Days Inn, 701 East South Loop - (254) 968-3392; Holiday Inn, 2865 West Washington - (254) 968-5256, Royal Inn, 1190 East Washington (254) 965-3807; and Texan Inn, 3030 West Washington - (254) 968-5003. Restaurants in this area include Arby’s, Castillo’s Restaurant, Chili’s, CiCi’s, Cotton Patch Cafe, Dairy Queen, Golden China, Jack-in-theBox, McDonald’s, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, and Whataburger. If you have any questions, please call (254) 965-5953 - Sandra or (254) 965-9402 - Wes. Sandra Pierce, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 247 San Marcos meets this Sunday Lodge 247, San Marcos will have its next meeting on Sunday, October 7, 2007, at Logan’s Restaurant in San Marcos. We will meet at 2 p.m., and each lodge member will be responsible for his own meal. The lodge will only be responsible for everyone’s drinks. If you have any questions, please contact Youth Leader Patricia Garcia (512) 787-5449. —SPJST—
Ennis Sewing Circle The Ennis Sewing Circle met on September 13, 2007. President Sadie Kubin along with Bessie Laznovsky, Eleanora Pelzel, Dorothy J. Kudrna, Dorothy M. Kudrna, and myself arrived at 8 a.m., had the quilt stretched, and were quilting by 8:30 a.m. We were quilting Eleanora’s quilt—a pretty easy one. Next month, we will quilt for Dorothy J. Kudrna—the last quilt top her sister Evelyn Slovak had made. Quilters, please come. We need you. Pat Fowler came by for a short visit. It was good to see her, and we hope she continues to get better every day. We miss you, Pat. Dorothy Prachyl and Vlasta Laznovsky came soon after we got started, and all the others trickled in. I had to leave around 10 a.m. I promised a dear friend Millie Haltmar that I would take her to the doctor, but I did return to the quilting. I missed part of the meeting so I hope I get everything correct. I am sure they had a delicious lunch as always. After lunch, President Sadie called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for Adell Shebesta, sister of Geraldine Zhanel. We had 10 members present and two guests—Dorothy M. Kudrna and Julius Podhrasky. Vlasta Laznovsky read the minutes, and gave Treasurer Lil Kosarek’s report in her absence. (Lil Kosarek and Libbie Vrla are on a trip to Germany.) Both reports were approved. Sunshine Lady Eleanora announced our September birthday
celebrants—Elizabeth Machovsky and Libbie Vrla. As both were absent, we did not sing. Birthday cards were signed for both of them, and a sympathy card was signed for Geraldine Zhanel. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Geraldine for the loss of her sister Adell. I have known both Geraldine and Adell all of my life. I lived next to them when I was growing up. I can remember playing hide-and-seek when our families visited each other. Dorothy Prachyl read a thank you from Anne Zabojnik for her card and money gift that she received from the Circle. We hope Anne is doing well after her hip surgery. Four visitors from the Czech Republic stopped by for a short visit. They were introduced and toured the Sokol Hall and museum. We are always glad to have visitors, especially from the Czech Republic. Vlasta Laznovsky mentioned for everyone to keep in mind our 50th anniversary celebration coming up next year. We need suggestions for the celebration. Bertha Podhrasky passed out the schedule of events for Czech Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas in the African-American Museum on October 7. There is a very good program lined up with many different dancers, Sokol gymnastics, different bands, and the Petr Micka Cimbalom Orchestra from Hodonin, Czech Republic. Everyone should try to attend. It all sounds great! You will have a wonderful day at the State Fair. Bertha also passed out leaflets stating the Dallas Sokol will host a benefit for the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) on Sunday, October 14 at the Sokol Hall.
SPJST Sponsors Booth at Caldwell Kolache Festival
LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to sales agents and members who assisted at the SPJST booth at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell on September 8, 2007. Pictured are, left to right, Debby and Ronnie Pflughaupt, both of Lodge 1, Fayetteville; Field Operations Manager Phil McBee; Josef Orsak of Lodge 9, Snook; District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak; and Henry Mayo of Lodge 189, Bryan-
College Station. Not pictured are George Zavodny of Lodge 17, New Tabor and Dorothy Rackel of Lodge 13, Dime Box. CENTER PHOTO: Thanks to SFR Bill Orsak (not pictured) and sons Josef and Colton for setting up SPJST’s big 20-foot Balloon Orel at the Caldwell Civic Center. RIGHT PHOTO: Festival goers visit the SPJST booth.
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VĚSTNÍK The event starts at 12 noon with the Cloverleaf Brass Band from New Braunfels, Texas, a Czech meal, silent auction, and the Petr Micka Cimbalom Orchestra from Moravia. This event benefits the Frank J. and Hermine Hurta Kostohryz Residence in Czech Music and Culture at the College of Music at the University of North Texas. This also sounds like a wonderful afternoon. Everyone should try and attend. I received a letter from Sidney Bridewell from Wisconsin. Remember, she is spending the summer with her daughter and son-inlaw. Dorothy Prachyl read the letter to everyone. She is enjoying herself very much—taking care of the flowers, garden, tomatoes, banana peppers, and different spices. They made a trip to Milwaukee where her grandson attends Marquette University. Her daughter has bought her dining room furniture from the Amish people who are very interesting people. They make furniture without electricity, gas, or propane. Yet, their factory recently burned. They were saddened by that. They only get three television stations so Sidney has been reading. She is on her eighth book. She feels well and has a nice tan. You are missed. Enjoy yourself, and see you in the fall. Thanks for the letter. I brought Lil Kosarek’s door prize. It was won by Dorothy J. Kudrna. She seemed very pleased with it. We had the little gift exchange which is always fun. President Sadie announced our next meeting will be October 11. She then adjourned the meeting. Bertha Podhrasky brought a beautiful bouquet of flowers for our main table. When leaving, she asked if I wanted it. Of course, I said yes. The bouquet is still pretty today—a week later. I hope it lasts another week. Dorothy J. Kudrna just returned from a week’s trip to New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Boston with her son Gary, his wife Paula and Paula’s mom Miriam Craig. The Craigs lived in New Hampshire and Augusta, Maine, and Paula went to college in New Hampshire. They had a wonderful time. I must tell you that Dorothy has a very nice and smart son—Gary and his wife Paula. Both of them have been featured in a magazine called, “Ennis Now.” The articles were so good that I read them several times. I know Dorothy must be so proud of Gary. He is the father of grandson Chaz who left for Okinawa last month. I have not talked about my grandchildren Tanner and Calleigh lately
so here I go. They both like school. Tanner is in the fifth grade, and Calleigh is a high school freshman. I can hardly believe that. Tanner is playing fall baseball—not with the school. Calleigh is running cross country, and she does better each race. When that is over, she will start basketball. We enjoy them so much. I want to say hello to my friends Wilma and Frankie Vrla. I hope you both are doing okay. Everyone, please remember that October 11, we will quilt, have a covered dish lunch, door prize and little gift exchange. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to quilt. Just come visit. Come see us! Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
A Walk By David Knape Lodge 187, Round Rock To walk and walk until you tire ignites the thoughts that so inspire Ideas appear some lost, some kept They multiply each passing step and as the path leads down the way each extra mile ignites the day It frees the mind and breaks routine It lets you listen per chance to dream It’s medicine and therapy It inspires one’s poetry! It soothes the body and the soul it takes a half and makes you whole A walk is free It gives rebirth Its cost is small for what its worth Forget the self forego the talk Feel free to wander Go for a walk! —SPJST—
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Reunions Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week of the reunion date as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge name/number and your contact phone number. Thank you!
Orsak family Jak se mas, Orsak reunion and family get together, 1950 to 2007. Once again, the Joseph Orsak and Apolona Orsak descendants will meet at the Civic Center on Highway 71, north of El Campo, Texas, on October 28. A free catered meal will be served between 12 noon and 12:30 p.m. After lunch, the family meeting will be held, followed by drawings for a lot of door prizes. Each family is asked to bring their favorite dessert dish. Please also bring one gift per family for the door prize drawing or for the auction— something you would like and enjoy receiving. Surprise gift: If you know of someone who hasn’t attended reunions in awhile, ask them to come, and you both will receive a surprise gift. Please contact all members of your family and encourage them to attend. Come join us as we renew our family ties. For any other information, you may contact Vickie Dressler (281) 542-1774; Lorraine Kana (979) 543-2118; Willie Mae Cihal (361) 771-2658; Clarence Junek in Snook; Viola Kunetka (979) 648-2129; or other members of the Orsak family. See you on October 28! Lorraine Kana Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—
October 7 Ondrasek-Surovik families—at the Cooks Point Community Center, Caldwell. For information, contact Viola (979) 260-1237; Robert (979) 272-8157; or Adele (979) 272-8789. Submitted by, Adele Englemann, Lodge 9, Snook. October 13 Poboril-Svoboda-Cabla families— at Green’s Sausage House in Zabcikville. Call Jo Anne Garner (254) 716-5424 with any questions. Submitted by, Jo Anne Garner, Lodge 183, Arlington. October 14 Trilica-Kopecky families—at Moravia Parish Hall, Moravia, Texas. RSVP to Janet Cervenka (361) 7989301. Submitted by Lorene Vaculik, Lodge 23, Moravia. October 20 Andrew Prikryl-Mary Zrubek-John Walla family—at SPJST Lodge 20, Granger Hall in Granger. For information, contact Bessie Dobias (254) 657-2492 or via email bdobias@earthlink.net; Eugene Pavlat (254) 778-8954 or via email egpavlat@aol.com; Dan Prikryl (512) 323-5486 or via email prikryl6@aol.com; or Otilie Prikryl Kitowski (817) 292-7544 or via email kitowskijv@aol.com. Submittted by, Bessie Dobias, Lodge 20, Granger. October 21 Vitek-Pechal families—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall, Seaton, Texas. For information, contact Linda Machicek (254) 985-0354. Submitted by Elaine and Wayne Hoelscher; Steve and Pat Pechal; and Linda and Andy Machicek, Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—
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65 Teams Gather at Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor held its Seventh Annual Barbecue Cook-Off. There were 65 cooking teams and an overwhelming response of people who wanted to be food judges. On Friday night, there was a free dance with music by The Lawmen. The Taylor SPJST Hall promoted recycling and litter reduction during the cook-off by having Boy Scout
Seventh Annual Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Results Master Cook Ritter’s BBQ Doug Ritter (Point) Second Master Cook Country Critters BBQ Ronnie Eckert (Manor) Third Master Cook Smokin Bohemians II Randy Skrhak (Taylor) Best Rig Ritter’s BBQ Doug Ritter (Point) Brisket 1st Place –Country Critters BBQ Ronnie Eckert (Manor) 2nd Place—DDR B-B-Que Ron Reid (Georgetown)
Troop No. 167 pick up aluminum cans from the cookers’ areas. Lodge 29 donated the brisket and chicken that were turned in for judging and delivered approximately 75 pounds of meat to Meals on Wheels. Some of the cookers also donated their extra brisket and chicken to Meals on Wheels. Our new youth club held a silent
3rd Place—Smokin Bohemians II Randy Skrhak (Taylor) 4th Place—Red Hot Cookers Pat Kovar (Taylor) 5th Place—Chet’s BBQ Chet Park (Liberty Hill) 6th Place—Harley’s Susan Hosch (Giddings) 7th Place—Caspars Cooking Team II Roman Ramirez (Taylor) 8th Place—Stence Electric Co. BBQ Team I - Jerry Tallas (Taylor) 9th Place—Ritter’s BBQ Too Carole Ritter (Point) 10th Place—Smokin Bohemians I Clyde Skrhak (Taylor) Pork Ribs 1st Place—Ritter’s BBQ Doug Ritter (Point) 2nd Place—The Breadman LeRoy Ludemann (Austin) 3rd Place—Ritter’s BBQ Too Carole Ritter (Point) 4th Place—Bud Boyz David Mucha (Taylor)
auction and sold Home Interior candles. This was a great success, and we want to thank the youth and parents, along with the adult lodge members, who assisted in raising funds for the youth club. Lodge 29 members would like to issue a special thanks to all of the community businesses, individual sponsors, barbecue cookers, judges, Boy
5th Place—Smokin Bohemians II Randy Skrhak (Taylor) 6th Place—Bad Company Brian Murray (Jarrell) 7th Place—Here For The Party I John B. Schwertner (Jarrell) 8th Place—Caspers Cooking Team I Angel Ramirez (Taylor) 9th Place—Under the Influence Doug Weise (Elgin) 10th Place—Snake Cartel Adolph Grieger (Austin) Chicken 1st Place—Smokin Bohemians I Clyde Skrhak (Taylor) 2nd Place—Under the Influence Doug Weise (Elgin) 3rd Place—Stence Electric Co. BBQ Team II - Reggie Parker (Taylor) 4th Place—Ritter’s BBQ Doug Ritter (Point) 5th Place—Beer & Ashes Paul Concha, Jr. (Bartlett) 6th Place—Country Critters BBQ Ronnie Eckert (Manor)
Scout Troop No. 167, and the many volunteer workers who helped make this year’s cook-off another success. Next year, SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor will host its Eighth Annual Barbecue Cook-Off on September 27 and 28, 2008. Mark your calendars! Linda Pospisil Barbecue Committee —SPJST—
7th Place—Red Hot Cookers Pat Kovar (Taylor) 8th Place—Q-N-Broz Glen Pavel (Temple) 9th Place—Barnyard Gang I Cody Dlouhy (Taylor) 10th Place—Can’t We All Just Get Along - Tony Perez (Taylor) Jackpot Beans 1st Place—Stormin’ Norman’s BBQ Russell Niemtschk (Thorndale) 2nd Place—Bud Boyz David Mucha (Taylor) 3rd Place—Under the Influence Doug Weise (Elgin 4th Place—Beach Bums Brian Tyree (Taylor) 5th Place—Slap Yo Mamma BBQ Robert Walla (Thrall) 6th Place—Daddy’s Alibi Roy Gamez (Salado) 7th Place—Kookin-Kin-Folks David Fenske (Elgin) 8th Place—Smoke’n Pistol Jason Ramirez (Taylor)
9th Place—Kookin-Kin-Folks David Fenske (Elgin) 10th Place—Smokin Bohemians II Randy Skrhak (Taylor) Jackpot Sausage 1st Place—Snake Cartel Adolph Grieger (Austin) 2nd Place—Stence Electric Co. BBQ Team - David Stence (Taylor) 3rd Place—Smoke’n Pistol Jason Ramirez (Taylor) 4th Place—Nazarene BarBQue Team I Norman Ebeling (Georgetown) 5th Place—Daddy’s Alibi Roy Gamez (Salado) 6th Place—Barnyard Gang II Cody Dlouhy (Taylor) 7th Place—Smoke’n Pistol Jason Remirez (Taylor) 8th Place—Simple Cookers Bryan Hajda (Taylor) 9th Place—Stence Electric Co. BBQ Team II - Reggie Parker (Taylor) 10th Place—Under the Influence Doug Weise (Elgin)
LEFT PHOTO: Master Cooks. First Place - Ritter’s BBQ; Second Place - Country Critters BBQ; Third Place - Smokin Bohemians II. CENTER PHOTO: Brisket. First Place - Country Critters BBQ; Second Place -
DDR B-B-Que; Third Place - Smokin Bohemians II. RIGHT PHOTO: Pork Ribs. First Place - Ritter’s BBQ; Second Place - The Breadman; Third Place - Ritter’s BBQ Too.
LEFT PHOTO: Chicken. First Place - Smokin Bohemians I; Second Place - Under the Influence; Third Place - Stence Electric Co. BBQ Team II. CENTER PHOTO: Jackpot Beans. First Place - Stormin’ Norman’s
BBQ; Second Place - Bud Boyz; Third Place - Under the Influence. RIGHT PHOTO: Jackpot Sausage. First Place - Snake Cartel; Second Place - Stence Electric Co. BBQ Team; Third Place - Smoke’n Pistol.
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Lodge 29, Taylor Seventh Annual Barbecue Cook-Off
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Committee: Tammy Whatley and Linda and Jesse Pospisil. CENTER PHOTO:
Best Rig Award - Ritter’s BBQ (Doug Ritter of Point, Texas). RIGHT PHOTO: Jerry Tallas of Lodge 29, Taylor prepares his entry.
LEFT PHOTO: Sharon Kaderka helps at the youth club’s Home Interiors candle booth. PHOTO 2: Cindy Buzan, left, and Frances Tallas work at the kolache table. PHOTO 3: Tee-shirt sales - Lyn
Rieger, left, and LaVern Eulenfeld. RIGHT PHOTO: John and Lillie Valis enjoy the cook-off activities. Thanks to everyone who attended and assisted with the event.
LEFT PHOTO: Assisting with judge registration are Mary Jane Pustejovsky, left, and Barbara Nygrin. PHOTO 2: In the judge set-up area are Pam Stephens, left, and Alice Schwenke. PHOTO 3: Lodge
29 President Ronnie Rieger enjoys a moment with his daughter Nikki Leschber, grandson Wyatt, 3, and granddaughter Paige, 7. RIGHT PHOTO: Assisting with judge set-up is Dorothy Markert.
Working the judge set-up area is Frankie LEFT PHOTO: Pustejovsky. PHOTO 2: Best rig judges, left to right, Joe Pustejovsky, SPJST Communications Assistant Katherine Morris Smith, and Erwin Meiske. PHOTO 3: Helping at the judge set-up
area are, left to right, Margaret Sanchez, Lupe Vargas, and Debbie Kerlin. PHOTO 4: Attending the cook-off are, left to right, Kenneth Jirasek, Pam Shiller Clark, and James Jirasek, all of Lodge 29, Taylor.
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Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza
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Saturday, September 15, 2007 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall
LEFT PHOTO: Amanda Greger and Honorary District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky. PHOTO 2: Beth Rabroker displays a plate of sand-
wiches. PHOTO 3: Auctioneer Eddy Lange. RIGHT PHOTO: Assisting in the kitchen are Rachel Baca and Ed Maresh.
LEFT PHOTO: Joyce Skrabanek, left; Dorothy Pechal, center; and Dolores Skrabanek. PHOTO 2: Left to right are Guy Grant, Rodney Posvar of Lodge 24, Cyclone, and Heath Novosad. PHOTO 3: Chris
Bruce, Cathy Nichols, Lisa Knight, Dedi Peters, and Donna Stone. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are George Sotello, James Skrabanek, and Edwin Vasicek.
LEFT PHOTO: Colton Regan, left, and Seth Ray. PHOTO 2: Darren White and Shannon Pechal. PHOTO 3: David Pechal, left, and David Coufal
announce the winners. RIGHT PHOTO: Dolores Skrabanek, left, and Patsy Koslovsky.
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Donnie Pechal, Leonard Marek, George Sotello, Gary Skrabanek, and Albert Koslovsky. PHOTO 2: Stephanie and Joan Vanicek and Debbie Godwin, all of Lodge 24, Cyclone. PHOTO 3:
Linda and Jesse Pospisil and Lyn and Ronnie Rieger, all of Lodge 29, Taylor. RIGHT PHOTO: Jay Ray, Chris Bruce, and Paul Godwin. Jay and Paul are from Lodge 24, Cyclone.
LEFT PHOTO: James Sladecek of Lodge 80, Holland, Franklin Tschoerner of Lodge 177, Academy, and Ray Kallus. PHOTO 2: Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Drew Popelka, David Coufal, and Donnie
Pechal. PHOTO 3: Elaine Hoelscher, Jennifer Grant, and Joyce Kraatz (seated). RIGHT PHOTO: Emily Fares, left, and Amber Pechal. Thanks to all who attended and supported this year’s fund-raiser.
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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
State Duchess enjoys Westfest, Kolache Festival
Dear Readers, Being the State Duchess is so cool! I went to Westfest, and I rode on a convertible in the parade. I also got to see the West Czech Dancers, and I loved their dresses. Then, the next weekend, I went to the Kolache Festival, which I go to every year because I live in Caldwell. I had fun and ate a lot of kolaches. Your Friend, Kellie Ihlenfeldt, age 7 2007-2008 SPJST State Duchess —SPJST—
District Two plans October 20 Six Flags trip The District Two trip to Six Flags is Saturday, October 20, 2007. I hope all of you are planning to attend. The cost is $23 for members and $35 for non-members, paid in advance. This includes the bus fare. Due to construction and no lighted parking area at the SPJST Home Office, the buses will leave from SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall at 7 a.m. promptly! We will not have access to the buses during the day at Six Flags due to the increased charge of having a bus on sight. You are welcome to bring coolers for the ride up there and
back. If there is enough interest, we can have one bus depart Six Flags early, about 7 p.m. I must know beforehand to arrange this with the bus line. If you are absolutely sure you will want to leave early, contact me. Changes cannot be made once the trip/bus assignments are set. I must have all money before October 15. Please pay before the day of the trip. I do not want to take that much cash with me to Six Flags. Call your youth leader as soon as possible. All friends are welcome. Let’s fill three buses and make this the best trip ever! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Swim Party Sunday, August 5, 2007 • Caldwell, Texas • Submitted by Colby Havemann, Activity Reporter After having our monthly Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club meeting, playing games, and eating pizza, we attended our annual pool party to cool off! Everyone had a good Sierra Cash, Meghan Blum, Zella Zaskoda, and Macey Foster
time swimming, diving off the board, and playing water basketball. It was really a fun way to end a very busy weekend. I can hardly wait until we can do it again next year.
2007-2008 State King Colby Havemann and Maylee Dowell
District Two announces new 2008 camp I am excited to announce that District Two will once again venture to a new camp next summer. Our camp will be held from Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Stoney Creek Ranch near Columbus, Texas. This is a new, beautiful, neat camp with many activities, including a swimming pool, a lake with a blob, another lake for fishing and canoeing, Frisbee golf, camp fire area, volleyball, and softball—to name a few. The cabins are air-conditioned. Check it out at www.stoneycreekranch.org. Campers and chaperones . . . mark the dates now. Also, we have scheduled our District Two Youth Achievement Day for Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Lodge 47, Seaton. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
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Justin Brinkman YL Mabrey Dowell, Maylee Dowell, and State Queen Lindsey Jones
Tabor Dowell Justin Brinkman, Nick Havemann, and Nathan Blum
Trey Groce and State Duke Laramie Cass State Duchess Kellie Ihlenfeldt and Morgan Simpson
Zella Zaskoda
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Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Honors Grandparents Dear Readers, On Monday, September 10, I attended the Lodge 24, Cyclone adult meeting at Flag Hall. There, members of our youth club presented each grandparent with a rose corsage in honor of Grandparents Day on September 9. We also passed out
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Meets at Park Dear Readers, On September 9, 2007, our youth club had its meeting at the Belton KOA R.V. park. After the meeting, we had door prizes and snacks. We also went to the KOA’s pool, which was very nice. Everyone had a good time.
Next Meeting—October 14 Our next meeting is at Miller Springs hiking trail at 2 p.m. on October 14. I hope to see you there. Fraternally, Sam Vanicek Reporter —SPJST—
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are Jarrod Godwin, Cade Campbell, Luke Ray, Cole Campbell, and Nash Campbell (in the pool). TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Taking a swim break are Meghan Malcik (in front), Macey Malcik, Abby Bruggman, and Stephanie Vanicek (in back). LEFT PHOTO: Fun in the pool from clockwise top are Amber Penn, Macey Malcik, Stephanie Vanicek, Sam Vanicek and David Mainard.
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Stephanie Vanicek, right, is pictured with Miss Texas Czech Marianne Beran at Westfest. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Celebrating Grandparents Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone are, left to right, Jerry Cabla and Johnny and Theresa Klecka. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 24 youth Dusty Andel, Rachel Andel, and Sam Vanicek present a rose to Margaret Mikeska.
homemade cards. I also had a lot of fun at Westfest on September 1! We saw authentic Czech costumes, danced the polka, and enjoyed good food. I’m already looking forward to next year! Stephanie Vanicek —SPJST—
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Lodge 25, Ennis youth: swimming at Betty’s house
Lodge 47, Seaton youth: busy September
Dear SPJST Friends, We went to Betty’s house for our September youth club meeting. Betty had a huge water inflatable slide. Haley, Hannah, Misty, and I went down the slide together. Haley and I are the best of friends. The boys kept on spraying us with water guns in the swimming pool. We went to the St. John’s Bazaar. It was very, very fun. I won a bunch of prizes. I saw a helicopter land at the bazaar. We got to look at it and sit in it. It was cool to look at, but the temperature outside wasn’t cool though. I also got a Hello Kitty painted on my face. My second grade teacher is Mrs. Clark. She is very nice. She loves Snoopy, Woodstock, and Charlie Brown. She wears gorgeous clothes. I can’t wait until the Texas State Fair to eat a corny dog. Yummy! Till next time. April Dvorak, age 7 —SPJST—
Dear Readers, September has been a very busy month. We danced beseda several times, and we have practice on Mondays teaching new members to dance. I have been busy playing soccer. I entered six photos in a 4-H photography contest, and I won six first place ribbons. Sincerely, Brandon Hoelscher —SPJST—
Editor’s Note The article and photos that appeared in last week’s Vestnik on page 23 entitled “Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club: End-of-Summer Swim Party” was submitted by Blake Ryan, Youth Club President.
Lodge 47, Seaton youth wins photo contest Dear Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall had a fund-raiser on September 15, 2007. We all had a great time and great food. I entered 10 photos in the 4-H photography contest and won 10 first places; seven photos were chosen to go to district; and one best of show. See you all on October 7 for our monthly meeting. Fraternally, Brooke Hoelscher —SPJST—
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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Attends District Two Swim Party
Pictured are members of Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club at the District Two Swim Party held June 9, 2007, at Summit Pool in Temple. The group enjoyed swimming, snacks, and fellowship.
Lodge 239, Hondo Youth Club honors birthday celebrants Hi, Lodge 239 Youth Club Members! On September 16, 2007, we had our monthly meeting at the park. We did our project, and we talked about carving pumpkins for our next meeting. We had refreshments, and Michelle Botello brought a water-
melon for us to eat. Out of seven youth members having a birthday this month, only two attended the meeting. They received Wal-Mart gift cards from the adult lodge officers. Next Meeting—October 23 Our next meeting will be on October 23. Don’t forget Make a Difference Day is on October 27. Megan Palomo, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Attend St. John Bazaar on September 16, 2007
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis youth Austen Holland and Brandon and Amanda Droste show off their prizes from the St. John Bazaar. They are pictured with Youth Leader Margaret Krajca and Allis Droste. TOP PHOTO 2: Lodge 25 members Paige and Pierce Tignor with their brother and mom. TOP PHOTO 3: Jacob and Justin Mraz. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: April Dvorak wins a stuffed animal. LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis youth Amanda Jurik, far left, waits in line at the St. John Bazaar. RIGHT PHOTO: The big winner—AYL Laure Krajca, left, is pictured holding her second winning ticket along with the money from her first big win! YL Margaret Krajca looks on.
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5 Ways to Celebrate Halloween Without Trick-or-Treating
Trick-or-treating and Halloween go together, well, like witches and black cats. For years, it has been a custom to haunt the neighborhood dressed in costume and coax the residents into filling bags full of treats or tricks. However, trick-or-treating has always posed a set of real dangers, beyond spooky, costumed creatures. Parading around at night (Halloween conveniently falls around the start of daylight savings time for this part of the world) makes it difficult for pedestrians and drivers to see trick-or-treaters. Plus, this day of joy and controlled chaos for children can be the ideal time for a child predator to attempt something dangerous. Sad, but true. That’s why many choose to skip the trick-or-treating and look for safer - yet equally fun - activities instead. Here are some spooktacular alternatives:
1. Haunted gathering: A chaperoned, organized Halloween party is as good as scouring the neighborhood for treats, with a lot less mileage. If guests still want a feel of hunting for treats, organize a scavenger hunt around the house with clues pointing to hidden candy treats or ghastly tricks. You can even make your event a themed Halloween party (where everyone is required to dress in a particular way: pirates, jungle, Hawaiian, etc.), and everyone votes on the best costume. 2. The shopping circuit: Many towns and individual retailers organize trickor-treating jaunts in area malls or shopping plazas. This way children can visit reputable stores in a safe manner and come home with candy, coupons, and more.
3. Spooky sleepout: The crisp, autumn weather can be the ideal time to sleep under the stars. Invite a small gathering of brave friends to stake out their spots in the backyard. Scary ghost stories, s’mores and “truth or dare” type activities are a must on All Hallows Eve. 4. Treat-tasting event: What baking cookies does for Christmas, treat-tasting can do for Halloween. Invite a group of friends over to concoct and sample a host of devilishly delicious dishes. Or, host a Halloween potluck where everyone brings their own favorites. There are plenty of recipes out there, but here's a quick idea: Crush an Oreo® pre-made pie crust to create chocolate crumbs (much easier than separating the cream from the cookies and crushing). Use the crumbs to coat
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frosting on cupcakes or cakes, or to cover pudding. The result looks like dirt and can be used to create smallscale gravesites, earthworm homes and so many other spooky ideas. Plus, it’s the best-looking - and best-tasting - dirt you’ll ever devour. 5. Be charitable: Less-fortunate children in shelters or orphanages also want to experience the fun of Halloween. See if you can organize a scary movie viewing (tailor the scariness factor to the age of the audience), or throw a Halloween bash for them to enjoy. Who knows, you may be able to get a local restaurant or store to donate some food or supplies. Not only will you have fun, you’ll create an enjoyable evening for a lot of others who can use a smile and a treat. —SPJST—
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club Activities Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club has had fun and has been busy! We enjoyed an end-of-summer trip to Sea World in San Antonio and stopped by the SPJST Home Office and the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple for a tour and some lunch. Then, a few of us joined Lodge
183, Arlington Youth Club at Westfest. We rode the SPJST Float in the parade. We then joined Lodge 183 for a swim at the community pool. Lodge 154 participated in a volunteer service project for the Trinity Trash Bash which was picking up trash around the river and trails.
Participating were Kyler Dunlap, Kendal Dunlap, Gage Cornell, Taylor Cornell, Emily Humphreys, Lori Pace, Assistant Youth Leader Sheila Cornell, Melissa Dunlap, Sydney Boxberger, Angel Pace, Rachael Humphreys, and a few others. Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club
held its September 7 meeting at the home of Youth Leader Sheri Humphreys. It was our annual scavenger hunt and recruit meeting. Fraternally, Sheila Cornell Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 154, Fort Worth youth and adults at Sea World in San Antonio. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 154 Youth Club joins Lodge
183, Arlington riding the SPJST Float at Westfest. RIGHT PHOTO: Swim social with Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 154 Youth Club participates in Trinity Trash Bash. Pictured are, left to right, Kyler Dunlap, Kendal Dunlap, Gage Cornell, Taylor Cornell, Emily Humphreys, Lori Pace, Assistant Youth Leader Sheila Cornell, Melissa Dunlap, Sydney Boxberger, Angel Pace,
and Rachael Humphreys. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 154 youth and adults begin the Trinity Trash Bash. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 154 youth gather at the September meeting and annual scavenger hunt and youth club recruit.
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Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point Youth Club plans October activities Dear Members, I would like to remind all the SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club members that October will be very busy for everybody. Please remember the following dates: Sunday, October 14—Lodge 246 monthly meeting at the Lonestar Banquet Hall in Morgan’s Point at 2 p.m. The youth members will go to the movies after the adult meeting. Please attend this meeting so we can get input from the youth as to what movie they would like to see. Movie tickets for youth members will be paid for by the lodge.
Saturday, October 20—District Two trip to Six Flags Over Texas. The cost is $23 for members and $35 for non-members. This includes the bus fare. Buses will leave from the Seaton Star Hall (Lodge 47, Seaton) parking lot at 7 a.m. All tickets must be paid for before October 15. Saturday, October 27—Make A Difference Day. Lodge 246 Youth Club will make dinner for the Ronald McDonald House tenants in Temple. The Ronald McDonald is located at 2415 South 47th Street. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. We would like to have all members arrive at 3 p.m. to help prepare the meal and assist the staff around the building. I look forward to seeing you at these activities. Fraternally yours, Robert “Bob” Hagen Youth Leader —SPJST—
SPJST Float, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Parade Through Moody
Dear Members, On September 22, 2007, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point adult and youth members rode the SPJST Float during the Moody Cotton Festival parade. Everyone had a great time. We would like to say thank you to the City of Moody for allowing us to be part of its Cotton Festival. Adults present were Lodge 246
President Charles Herendon, Youth Leader Bob Hagen, Assistant Youth Leaders Terri Hagen and Gene Hagen, Katrina Cannon, Justin Spiers, and his son Nick. Youth present were Taylor Sinner and Melissa Cannon and her brother. Fraternally Nikki Kyler, President —SPJST— Awaiting the start of the parade are, left to right, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point President Charlie Herendon, Justin Spiers, Youth Leader Bob Hagen, and youth member Taylor Sinner.
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2007-2008 SPJST Youth Clubs’ First Quarterly Report June • July • August District One Total Average Lodge Name Attendance Disbursement Attendance 1 Fayetteville 54 $108 18 9 Snook 154 $308 51 13 Dime Box 27 $ 54 9 17 New Tabor 84 $168 28 186 Caldwell 28 $ 56 9 District One Average Attendance - 115
District Two 18 20 24 29 47 48 80 89 246
Elgin 14 $ 0* Granger 33 $ 66 Cyclone 54 $108 Taylor 28 $ 56 Seaton 65 $130 Beyersville 28 $ 56 Holland 30 $ 60 Rosebud 25 $ 50 Morgan’s Point 19 $ 38 District Two Average Attendance - 98
less than 5 11 18 9 22 9 10 8 6
6 25 54 84 92 154 183
Cottonwood 22 $ 44 7 Ennis 42 $ 84 14 11 $ 0* less than 5 West Dallas 18 $ 36 6 Fort Worth 22 $ 44 7 Fort Worth 83 $166 28 Arlington 27 $ 54 9 District Three Average Attendance - 75
215 219
South Plains 25 $ 50 El Paso 32 $ 64 District Four Average Attendance - 19
88 142 162
Houston 20 $ 40 Houston 15 $ 30 lowa Colony 28 $ 56 District Five Average Attendance - 21
4 30 32 40 97
Hallettsville 16 $ 32 $ 78 39 Taiton 10 $ 0* Victoria El Campo-Hillje 22 $ 44 Placedo 19 $ 38 District Six Average Attendance - 34
District Three
District Four 8 11
District Five 7 5 9
District Six
Lodge 246 youth and adults ride the float through the Moody Cotton Festival parade on September 22. Thanks to all who participated in the parade.
5 13 less than 5 7 6
District Seven 107 185 202 258
Floresville 19 $ 38 6 New Braunfels 46 $ 92 15 Jourdanton 54 $108 18 Seguin 10 $ 0* less than 5 District Seven Average Attendance - 42 State Fourth Quarter Average Attendance - 404
* Youth clubs with an average of less than five active members do not receive any funds during the quarter.
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In Memoriam
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, BRAD ALLAN KILLEBREW. Brad Allan Killebrew, 35, of Humble, passed away September 13, 2007. A native of Temple, Brad worked as a systems engineer for the Texas Network and was a member of the IEEE (Institute of Brad Killebrew Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Computer Society, NANOG (North American Network Operators’ Group), and North American Radio Relay League. He was amateur radio call-sign N5IQ. He is survived by mother Dianne Tyroch and her husband Melvin; father William Lee Killebrew, Jr.; brother Daniel Killebrew and wife Amy; niece Hannah Killebrew; stepbrothers Brandon Tyroch and Jason Tyroch; and grandmother, Martha Dubcak. Memorial services were held at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 19 at the Rosewood Funeral Home Chapel in Humble, Texas. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Atascocita United Methodist Church Special Building Fund, in memory of Brad, 19325 Pinehurst Trail Drive, Humble, Texas 77346. Resolution Committee Adeline Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek Laverne Vanicek —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy George Lee Good, 86, passed away at his home in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday, August 21, 2007. He was the son of Mr. Robert F. Good and Jewel O’Neal Good. He was born in Waco and raised in Dallas. He attended North Dallas High School and graduated in 1939. He then attended Southern Methodist
University and received his Bachelor’s of Business Administration in 1949. He married Mary Ann Moucka on October 20, 1946. They lived in Dallas until 1966 when they moved to Ennis. In 1982, they moved back to Dallas. Mr. Good served four years in the United States Navy as a radar technician in the Pacific Theatre. He worked for the Dallas Morning News 22 years in the classifieds, real estate, and sales departments. He also worked for Hamms Beer Distributors for 20 years. He was a member of the VFW; a past Grand Knight Knights of Columbus 4th Degree; Masonic Lodge 32nd Degree; KJT; and SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann, on October 17, 2001; and nephew Marvin Moucka. He is survived by cousin Judy Parker of Dallas; nephews Frank, Mark, and Norman Moucka; nieces Regina Adams, Claudia Hill, Gail Sealey, Elizabeth Ann Krajca, and Mary Margaret Mangrum; and several special great-nieces and nephews. A memorial to the SPJST Scholarship Fund has been made in memory of Brother George Good by the SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis officers and members, who express their deepest sympathy to the Good family. Kay Lynn Kovar, FAC —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville, express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed member, BERTHA LUCY MIKUS TELTOW, 90, of Taylor, Texas, who passed away Sunday, September 16, 2007. Bertha was born July 17, 1917, to Anton and Sophie Mikus of Taylor. She married Bill Teltow on July 1, 1935. She was an active wife, raising two sons and working at their Bertha Teltow place of business until retirement. After retirement from the business, she worked at the
VĚSTNÍK Bill Mare Bakery for a short time. Later, she went to work at the S.P.J.S.T. Retirement Home in the kitchen, doing what she loved best — cooking for others. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville. Bertha is preceded in death by her parents Anton and Sophie (David) Mikus; her husband (Bill) Wilhelm J. Teltow; sister Elsie Mikus Chalupa; and brother Richard Mikus. She is survived by loving family members Richard W. Teltow and wife Texie Ann of Cedar Creek and (Bill) Wilhelm J. Teltow, Jr. and wife Betty of Buda; grandchildren Kimberly Ann Worthey and husband David of Waelder, David W. Teltow of Waelder, Patricia Lynn Collard and husband Brent of Angleton, and Stephen D. Teltow of San Marcos; great-grandchildren Michelle Worthey of Alpine, Kailey Alexis Teltow of Hutto, Sergeant Seth Collard and wife Whitney of San Diego, California, and Kacy Lynn Collard of Waco; great-great-grandson Cameron Cole Collard of San Diego; brother Ben Mikus of Taylor; and sister Irene Bernhardt of Thrall; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18 at Providence Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19 at Taylor City Cemetery with the Reverend David Seddelmeyer officiating. Pallbearers were her grandchildren. Memorials may be made in Bertha’s memory to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 401 West Seventh Street, Taylor, Texas 76574. Friends are invited to share their words of comfort in an online tribute at www.Providencefuneralhome.com in Bertha Teltow’s memory. Providence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Resolution Committee Ruth Ann Wuensche Alice Wuensche —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 30, Taiton, on behalf of our members wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of BETTY JURANEK. Betty Juranek, 86, of Brookshire and formerly of Hillje, died on Saturday, June 30, 2007. Betty was born on February 12, 1921, in Hillje to Frank and Frances Koudelka Kotlar.
She is survived by daughters Joyce Divin of Brookshire and Jean Princler of Abilene; sons Kenneth Juranek of Katy, David Juranek of Columbus, Ohio; sisters Bessie Juranek of Ganado, Margi Drastada of Palacios, and Cecile Hoffman of El Campo; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Louis Juranek; one sister; and three brothers. A rosary was recited on Monday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Hillje with the Reverend Clement Quainoo officiating. Burial followed at the St. Andrew’s Cemetery under the direction of Triska Funeral Home in El Campo, Texas. Respectfully yours, Marjorie Treumer Resolution Committee —SPJST—
In Memory of Sadie Bergmann
Sadie G. Bergmann, 83, of La Grange died Tuesday, September 18, 2007, in La Grange. Funeral services were Saturday, September 22 at 10 a.m. at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home with burial in the Florida Chapel Cemetery. The Reverend Sid Roden officiated. She was born July 27, 1924, in Winedale, the daughter of Mortz Georges and Laura Noak Georges. She married Delfine F. Bergmann on December 18, 1946, in Houston. She was a homemaker and member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton. Survivors include son Duanne Bergmann and wife Delores and their seven children of Waller; daughter Cynthia Bartek and husband Edwin Bartek, Jr., and their three children of Warrenton; brother-in-law Harold Bergmann of Warrenton; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister Selma Voelke; sister-in-law Louise Georges; and brothers-in-law Wilbert Voelkel and Otto Bergmann, Jr. Fayette Memorial Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of arrangements. Respectfully submitted by, Joan Goehring Lloyd Goehring —SPJST—
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Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce osmadvacátá Lesson 28 Příslovce The Adverb
Adverbs express quantitative, qualitative, relational, or circumstantial determinations, such as notions of place, time, manner, cause, result, or purpose.
Some adverbs are used to modify the sentence as a whole and not any certain word, like: snad–perhaps; ovšem–of course.
Adverbs are simple, relative (“connective”) or interrogative. They are derived from other parts of speech – nouns, adjectives, pronouns, or verbs.
Examples: dům–doma (at home), domů (home) důl–dole, dolů (downstairs) veselý (merry)–vesele (merrily) dlouhý–dlouho (for a long time) česky–český; anglický–anglicky kdo (who) kde (where) zde (here) všude (everywhere—place) kdy (when) tehdy (at that time) vždy (always) - time jak (how) tak (so) nějak (somehow) nijak (in no way) - manner mluviti česky polsky nemecky anglicky čínsky atd.
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A word about the suffixes –ejší
Unique Twist to Czech Polka Tunes
New Bonus Czech Polka CD Available with DVD!
SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington member Jefe Brown of Prague, Czech Republic, reports that “Call of Duty Bohemian Bagpipes Across Borders” has added a CD of Czech bagpipe polkas to the “We are DVD. thrilled to be able to include the complimentary CD Domazlice Bagpipe Band Plays Polkas for a limited time,” Jefe says. This CD is a collection of polkas performed by the Czech ensemble Domazlice Bagpipe Band from the Chodsko region of West Bohemia. The band is featured in the documentary film “Call of Dudy” and is a favorite of both Czech and international folklore and polka enthusiasts. The CD/DVD is available at www.callofduty.net and also in West, Texas, at the Czech Stop and the Czech Inn.
and –eji (ěji):
The suffix –ejší a –ější are adjective endings: rychlejší, pravidelnější, zdravější.
For adjectives ending in –ký, –eký, –oký, these endings are dropped and –ší is added to the
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stem so that s and z become š and ž, so:
široký–širší blízký–bližší
and the suffix čí is added in a small group of adjectives so: leh-ký – lehčí
Heritage Day at the State Fair Sunday, October 7, 2007 SPJST will have a booth near the cultural performance area located near the Fair Park entrance. SPJST adult and youth groups will perform. General admission tickets available for purchase at the gate are as follows: Adult: $14 * Child (Under 48” Tall) or Senior (Over 60 Years): $10
Entertainment Schedule 10:30 a.m. Czech Orchestra 11 a.m. Opening Ceremonies Parade of Flags National Anthems 11:30 a.m. Czech Children Dancers 11:40 a.m. Czech Beseda Dancers 11:55 a.m. Grupo Flamenco Espana Viva 12:20 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Festival 12:45 p.m. San Antonio Irish Dancers 1:10 p.m. I Colori Italian Club (Dancers) of Dallas 1:35 p.m. Chilean Folklife
2 p.m. Lebanese Folkdancers of St.George Maronite Church 2:25 p.m. Zorya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Dallas 2:50 p.m. Samba Vida Performance Group 3:30 p.m. Petr Micka Cimbalon Orchestra 4:10 p.m. Norwegian Society of Texas Leikarringen 4:35 p.m. Frohsinn (German) Singers 4:55 p.m. Czech Recognition Ceremony 5 p.m. Sokol Gymnastics 5:30 p.m. Petr Micka Cimbalon Orchestra
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hezký – hezčí měkký – měkčí
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Zpráva z schůze řádu Jaromír ve Westu, Tx.
Pravidelná čtvrtletní schůze našeho řádu Jaromír ve Westu ve státě Texasu se konala dne 14. září 2007 v naší síní za poměrně hojné účasti členstva. Byla s námi i naše nově založená skupina mládeže za vedení Lisy Darnell a Jany Vaculík. President Wilburn Willis přivítal přítomné, složili jsme přísahu americké vlajce a uctili památku zemřelých členů a členek. Uvedl skupinu mládeže a oznámil, že si dobře vedli v průvodě
na Westfestu. Naše tajemnice Ann Emery přecetla zápis z minulé schůze a byl přijat tak, jak byl opraven. Přijala dva dopisy. Naše pokladní Mary Lou Mynář podala pěknou zprávu o našich penězích a její zpráva byla schválena tak, jak byla čtena. Vedoucí mládeže Lisa Darnell podala zprávu o činnousti klubu mládeže a doufá, že přibudou další členové mládeže. Pěkně se jim vedlo na alegorickém vozu v průvodě na Wesfestu. Bylo horko a tak jim president Willis přinesl pití. Náš vice president Freddie Kaluža podal zprávu o počtu žádostí pro nové členství a že máme nyní tři aktivní agenty a agentky a zvláště děvčata v Hill okresu jsou velmi pilné. Je jenom potřeba jim pomáhat a upozornit na nového zájemce, aby mu náš agent nebo agentka mohla vysvětlit výhody životního pojištění. Dále podal zprávu o přípravách na vánoční besídku, která se bude konat 2. prosince 2007 a pořad bude obvyk-
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Klub mládeže našeho řádu Jaromír se zúčastnil průvodu na Westfest.
lý. Součástí zábavy bude i náš klub mládeže a svatý Mikuláš přijde s paní Mikulášovou a přinesou mnoho výher v hotovosti pro mládež i pro dospělé. Dne 2. listopadu bude naše další schůze a tehdy proběhnou volby novych úředníků a delegátů na sjezd jednoty. Potřebujeme co největší
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.
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.
October 6 Hornáčká cimbálová muzika Petra Mičky: Petr Mička’s Cimbalom Orchestra—at UNT 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: 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. 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: 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. 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 15 Czech Travelogues—at the Sokol Hall, 1314 West Patton in the Heights area of Houston, 7 p.m. Travel to the Czech lands via the visual magic of
the movies: lovely Old World architecture, beautiful mountains/rivers, rich history; lively folk dances; and the vivid colors of folk crafts. Admission is free. For information, contact L. Pivonka (713) 861-7403; or call Sokol Hall (713) 861-2828. October 20 Harris County CHS Annual Soup Tasting—at the Sokol Hall, 1314 West Patton Street, Houston, 2 to 6 p.m. Event features five different, authentic Czech soups including goulash and dumplings; plus a variety of pastries will be available for sale. $6 donation for all-you-can-eat supports the Harris County CHS Library. Live accordion music; authentic Czech folkdances performed. For information, call Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403; or call the CHS Library (713) 349-0500.
October 28 Burleson County CHS Czech Meal—at the BCFA Expo Center, Caldwell. Meal includes soup, sausage, roast, and all the trimmings; plus Czech music. Meal served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; dance held 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Drinks available; bar opens at noon. For tickets/information, contact members of the Burleson County CHSociety; or call Helen Jurica (979) 567-3229; Claudia Matcek (979) 567-3390; Eleanora Mynar (979) 567-4181; or email caldwellczech@yahoo.com. —SPJST—
účast, abychom mohli pokračovat v další práci pro náš řád a jednotu. Vedoucí mládeže Lisa Darnell vysvětlila nový způsob získání peněz pro činnost Klubu mládeže, řád zaplatí jen základní poplatek. Ray a Lillie Matúšovi oznámili, že by rádi odešli do důchodu po více než 25 letech práce v síni jako manažeři majetku. Potřebují se odpočinout a také už na něho stáří doléhá. President Willis jmenuje výbor, který najde kandidáty na službu o sín’, aby byla udržována v dobém stavu. Pak byla schůze ukončena a bylo losováno o pěkné věci a členka klubu mládeže Michaela Neimeyer vyhrála pět dolarů v hotovosti. Pak členstvo posvačilo a setrvalo v družné zábavě. S bratrským pozdravem. Jan Vaculik —SPJST—
CCC Houston to present October 10 musical treat The Czech Center Museum Houston, located at 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, Texas 77004, is proud to present in concert on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, the melodic, lovely, haunting, joyous, melancholic Moravian/ Gypsy style musical concert by the Micka orchestra from Czech Republic, South Moravia— The South Moravian Cimbal Orchestra. The Cimbal, as it is known in the Czech/Slovak lands, is a hammered dulcimer used primarily in the music of Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Greece and Iran, but the instrument by various names was
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VĚSTNÍK also used in Persia, India, the Balkans, Korea, China, Thailand, Germany, Belarus, France, Holland, Poland, Russia, and the United States.
The instrument is played with two beaters striking against 109 or more strings. It entered Europe in the Middle Ages. It is generally accompanied by stringed instruments.
Yes, you have heard it before in the movies: The Black Stallion, The Ipcress File, The Persuaders, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers, In the
Heat of the Night, or if you had attended any great wine cellar parties in the Czech Republic or at the Grand Opening of the Czech Center in March, 2005, as a component of the
Frenstat Museum Vice Chair Expresses Appreciation
Wallachian to fellow countrymen in Texas, and fellow countrymen in Texas to our city: Last year (2006), it’s been 150 years since the first citizens of Frenštát p.R. moved out to Texas, USA and surroundings. Within the frame of this important anniversary, not only for our countrymen but also for whole Wallachia and the whole Czech Republic, Wallachian ensemble Radhoš,ť from Trojanovice, and the dulcimer band, Radegast, travelled to Texas, as they had been invited by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas. There were 12 dancers: Petr Adámek, Jiřina Batečková, Alena Genzerová, Bohumír Holub, Marta Jalůvková, Jana Juračáková, Eva Káňová, Josef Káňa Sr., Josef Káňa Jr., Vladimír Klimeš, Jana Maritnáková and David Vašek. As for the dulcimer band Radegast, there were: Tomáš Frňka (clarinet and fipple flute), Radomír Golas, Sr. (violin counter), Radomír Golas, Jr. (dulcimer), Bořek Vitásek (first fiddle) and Marek Žingor (contrabass). The city mayors of Frenštát p.R., Pavel Orlík, and of Trojanovice, Drahomír Strnadel, the driver, Jan Mička and his wife took part, too. After the arrival in Houston, we were greeted by members of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas, including its president, Jean Blaha Davis and her husband Waymond. Also waiting to meet us was Mr. Gunter Merkl, who loaned us his dulcimer and van and traveled with us during our tour in Texas. After a brief rest, we had our first performance. Then we left to Victoria, where another performance followed. The Czech orchestra played and a member of our tour, Rev. Swienczek, sang with them. In San Antonio we had a great opportunity take a view of that beautiful city from a gazebo. We also visited a museum of 26 ethnical denominations which had settled down in Texas. There was also the Czech exhibit. Then other performances followed: two in Wall, one in West, one in Ennis, one in Caldwell. In Hallettsville, people are used to having so-called Koláčkový festival in September, where we also performed. Then we left to twin-town of Frenštát, La Grange, with its 4500 inhabitants, where there is a center of Czech inheritance and the culture of Texas – and that is where Pavel Strnadel deliver visitors book of Czech history to the delegate of La Grange. Other perfomances followed in College Station and Austin – right in the State of Texas Capitol Rotunda, which is the seat of the governor, the Senate and the Parliament of Texas. During our performance, a letter from the governor to our ensemble was read (with telecasting, too). Then our performance in Elgin followed where some of our performers met their relatives who had ancestors who had lived in Frenštát before (and now live in Texas). Then our performance in Flatonia, Fort Bend, and Needville followed. We had rest days in Corpus Christi by Mexican Bay where we visited ship called USS Lexington, the Sea Aquarium, and the Space Center of NASA
in Houston. Texas has 20 million inhabitants and one million are made up of Czech ancestry. Those who saw our performance were excited. They even didn’t waver to come from a distance. So we managed to draw close to the fellow countrymen. The Wallachian ensemble travelled through one third of Texas, their line was about 4000 km and showed 17 performaces in 15 cities. We had to move from various places to others in quite a short time. The fellow countrymen greeted us with Jak se máš? (how are you?), and they even fasten this greeting on their cars so that we could recognize them. Not only was our audience excited, but even we were. We loved children who behaved so spontaneous when we played some of our Wallachian games. It was really nice to meet Mr. Michalík and Mr. Konvička, whose households we were allowed to visit, too. All that was thanks to the financial support of sponsors from Frenštát p.R., Department of Foreign Business and Department of Culture of the Czech Republic. We received a letter when we got home from the Czech Heritage Society of Texas: “We would like to thank all memebers of Radhošť for thier taking part in perfomances in Texas. The atmosphere was phenomenal and many people enjoyed it, especially the older ones, who will hardly see the Czech Republic again. Your perfomances in Wall School, Flatonia School and Needville School showed your traditional culture and music to our youth. They obviously enjoyed it, too. We will never forget you. Thank you, thank you, thank you once again for your professionality, your endurance, your passion and that you are what you are. We hope you’ll always keep that, we hope you’ll let us know what you’re preparing that will be even greater. If you wanted to come back to Texas we would be pleased to see you again. Yours sincerely, Jean Blaha Davis.”
Robert Janák, one of the most important Texas historians, claimed that most of those people who moved out to Texas in 19th century (from Moravia) were right from Frenštát. That was one of the reasons Frenštát and Trojanovice organized the exhibition (1992) Tam za mořem je Amerika — it was the 500th anniversary of discovering America. June, 16, 2007, our museum was opened within the frame of celebration of 625th anniversary of establishing our city. In the museum, there is the exhibition Tam za mořem with presentation of emigrants list. In 2004, I was asked to locate a cotton wagon, which was really necessary in emigrants’ lives as well as in ranchers’ lives, especially for harvesting cotton. However, due to the lack of finances in 2004, we didn’t manage to buy it. Then we got some money from European Union resources, and
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so we could purchase it. Darwin Machu managed to locate a wagon in Fredericksburg, Texas, and had it delivered to the customs broker in Austin on October 3, where it was stored and then loaded into a container, along with about 100 donated items, for shipment to Frenstat. Thanks to the interest of Mr. Darwin Lee Machu and his wife, Nancy, people in Texas became interested in donating some items to the museum. Mr. and Mrs. Machu solicited donations from fellow countrymen, through newspapers and magazines like Našinec, SPJST Věstník, České Stopy, and Český Hlas. Bennie and John Stansy, Bill Hodon (photodocumentary) helped them a lot. Some items were donated through the Texas Czech Geneological Society headed by Charlene Hurta, President. These are some of the providers for the museum: Edwin Hlavaty, from Caldwell who donated about 40 items; Nancy and Darwin Machu of Round Rock, who donated approximately 40 items; Georgie and Willie Rainosek from San Antonio, who donated four items; Carol Kitchen from Austin; Arthur Kocurek from Houston; John Hejl from Caldwell; Roger Mechura from Houston; Caroll Warschak from Waco; Leroy and Laverne Bacak from El Campo; Aline Barta from Weimar; Florian Kana from La Grange; Patsy Fuller Robertson from Sheridan; Travis/Williamson County Czech Heritage Society (whose chair is Vlasta Vitek from Austin); Irene Polansky from Fayetteville; Frank and Clair Svrcek from Houston; Annie Cream Michalsky from Crosby; Joe Vrabel from Granger; Katherine Morris from Temple; Charlene and Leroy Hurta from Angleton. Jean and Waymon Davis from Dime Box and Vlasta Korenek also donated items. Finally, about 100 items were gathered and transported to Darwin and Nancy’s home where they were inventoried and photographed and prepared for transporting to Houston in a container. I was at the Machu home while the preparations were made for shipping. Then the container was transported to Houston and loaded into an oceangoing vessel which was shipped on October 12, 2006, just when our ensemble Radhošť was getting ready to fly back to the Czech Republic. In closing, I wish to thank everyone who participated in the successful opening of the museum in Frenstat by donating so many interesting farm items, documents and other memorabilia for display. I especially wish to thank the organizers, too — Nancy and Darwin Lee Machu, Bennie and Johny Stansy and Bill Hodon for their hard work in procuring donations, the Texas Czech Genealogical Society, and all those who are responsible for opening Frenštát’s exhibition Tam za mořem. Ing. Radomir Golas Vice-Chair of Museum Association Frenštát p.R. Czech Republic —SPJST—
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Breclav Chamber Orchestra during the Moravian Wine Tasting event! Please do not miss this opportunity. These kinds of musical treats do not happen often enough. A benefit donation of $15 per person is asked. Please RSVP by October 4. For more information, call Nancy (713) 5282060 or email Valerie valerie@czechcenter.org. —SPJST—
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org
Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs”
For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285
Sokol Dallas hosts CEFT benefit October 14
You are cordially invited to Sokol Dallas on Sunday, October 14, 2007, for a benefit for The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT). The event will feature the Petr Micka Cimbalova Orchestra from Hodonin, Czech Republic, and the Cloverleaf Orchestra from New
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VĚSTNÍK Braunfels, Texas. Sokol Dallas is located at 7448 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas. Czech National Television will film the event for a documentary on the Petr Micka Orchestra tour, CEFT, and Czechs in Texas so wear your kroj! This is a rare opportunity for Texans of Czech ancestry to come together to celebrate their heritage on Czech television. The proceeds of this benefit will go directly to the CEFT/Kostohryz Endowment and will ensure that the
study of Czech music and performance will be available to students at UNT in perpetuity. The day’s schedule includes the following: 12 to 4 p.m. The Cloverleaf Brass Band (playing polkas and waltzes) 12:30 to 2 p.m. Czech Meal available for $8 (pastries will be available all afternoon)
Czech Tour
Czech Republic • July 10-20, 2008 Visit your homeland including Vienna, Austria. See native musicals and costumes. • Moravia, Buchlovice, Kromeriz, Pilzen.
Visit Walachian villages, Ceske Budejovice, Zlin, Roznov, Texas Heritage Museum, Prague, Wenceslaus Square, Lidice. Have a dinner cruise on the Vltava River. See Prague by night and many sites of Prague area, and shopping for your favorites. Even change to locate relatives. $400 deposit now. All inclusive - air, hotel, 3 meals/day, attractions
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VĚSTNÍK 4:30 to 6 p.m. Petr Micka Cimbalova Muzika (from Moravia playing Moravian folk songs) 12 to 6 p.m. Silent Auction Admission is $10 donation to CEFT for adults; children under 17 admitted free of charge. For more information, please contact Jim Bezdek (940) 382-9349 in Denton; Margaret Klecka (214) 3521824 in Dallas; Al Kercho (817) 2825065 in Fort Worth; or Ray Lenart (972) 867-1962 in Plano - West. Your support will be most welcome and much appreciated. Yours sincerely, Margaret Klecka CEFT Board of Directors —SPJST—
CHS Harris County Chapter sets October 20 Czech soup tasting On October 20, 2007, the Harris County chapter of the Czech Heritage Society will again host an all-you-can-eat soup tasting event which features five authentic soups. It will be held at the Sokol Hall, located at 1314 West Patton in Houston. It will begin at 2 p.m. and last until 6 p.m. Live music and entertainment will be provided. A $6 donation will be appreciated to help support the CHS library. For further information, please call (713) 8617403 (after October 12). —SPJST—
Czech travelogues Burleson County CHS: Czech meal, October 15 dance October 28 in Houston On Monday, October 15, Czech travelogues will be shown at the Sokol Hall, located at 1314 West Patton in Houston. The curtain goes up at 7 p.m. The films are in English, and admission is free. Come enjoy the beautiful landscapes, architecture, folk dancers, and much more! For further information, call (713) 861-7403 (after October 12) or (713) 861-2828 (Sokol Hall). Lillian Pivonka —SPJST—
Czech/American Polka Cruise
Hosted by Maggie’s Fabric Patch and The Dumpling Newsletter “For Czech Americans by Czech Americans”
Mexican Riviera Polka Cruise
February 3 - 10, 2008 • $100 Shipboard Credit Special Appearance by International Singing Star Jozef Ivaska Los Angeles, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas Deposit Due Now Cruise Only and Cruise/Air Pkg. Available Final Deposit 10/3/07 First Ever - Historic Battle of the Bands at Sea 4 Tex/Czech Polka Bands Polka and Waltz Contest, Prizes, Raffles, Taroky Tournament, Exquisite Ports of Call, Private Open-Bar Cocktail Parties, Wine in Cabin on Debarkation, 3 Polka Parties. All Entertainment and Special “Goodies” Exclusive to Czech/American Polka Cruise Group Only. Join the Original Czech/American Polka Cruise with Zora Pergl, Maggie and Ernest Grmela and have the time of your life.
Call Zora (954) 989-2708 or Maggie Grmela (254) 826-5189
Please join us on October 28, 2007, for a genuine Czech meal— soup, sausage, roast, and all the trimmings—and genuine Czech dancing featuring the Jodie Mikula Orchestra. The event will be held at the BCFA Expo Center in Caldwell. The meal
will be served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dance will be held 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person - presold combo dinner and dance; $7 per person - dinner only; $6 per person dance ticket at the door at 1 p.m. Drinks will be available, and the bar opens at noon. For tickets and information, contact members of the Burleson County Czech Heritage Society or call Helen Jurica (979) 567-3229; Claudia Matcek (979) 567-3390; Eleanora Mynar (979) 567-4181; or email caldwellczech@yahoo.com. —SPJST—
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Sokol Dallas will host a benefit for The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) featuring the
Petr Micka Cimbalova Orchestra from Hodonin, Czech Republic
Czech Heritage Day
and The Cloverleaf Orchestra from New Braunfels, Texas
Sunday, October 14, 2007 Celebrating the 97th Anniversary
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Saturday, 2007 7448 GreenvilleSeptember Avenue • Dallas,15, Texas
Doors Open at 4 p.m. 12 to 4 p.m. $8 The CloverleafAdmission: Brass Band 12 and Under: Free (playing polkas waltzes) with Paidand Adult Admission
12:30 to 2 p.m. Traditional Czech Dinner Czech Meal: $8 (pastries Served to 6:30 p.m. available all4afternoon) Adults: $8 • Children 12 and Under: $4
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Fall Festival Highway 190 * Rogers, Texas
Sunday, October 7 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled day! Food * Country Store Games * Silent Auction * Music Horse Rides for the Children Entertainment for the Entire Family
Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Grilled Pork Chops with all the trimmings and a delicious dessert
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4:30 to 6 p.m. Petr Micka Accordion Cimbalova MusicMuzika — 4 to 5 p.m. (from Moravia playing Memory MakersMoravian Czech Choir — folk songs) 5 to 5:30 p.m. Social Time — 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Opening Ceremony — 6 p.m. 12 to 6 p.m. Parade of Costumes — 6:20 p.m. Silent Auction
Ukrainian Dancers — 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra — 7 to 11 p.m. Youth Club Kitchen Open — 7:30 toT10:30 p.m. will film the event Rare opportunity! Czech National elevision Ladies Circle Cake Walk
for a documentary on the Petr Micka Cimbalova Orchestra tour, CEFT, and Czechs in Texas - so wear your kroj!
National Hall
Admission: Adults $10 donation to CEFT Children under 173316 FREE Roberts Cut-Off Road Fort Worth, Texas
Proceeds will benefit the Frank J. and Hermine (817) 624-1361Hurta Kostohryz Residency in Czech Music and Culture in the College of Music at the University of North Texas.
For more information, please contact: Margaret Klecka (214) 352-1824 in Dallas Jim Bezdek (940) 382-9349 in Denton Al Kercho (817) 282-5065 in Fort Worth Ray Lenart (972) 867-1962 in Plano - West
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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, October 5—Social Night Saturday, October 6—Wedding Sunday, October 7—RVOS Lodge 46 meeting, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, October 7—SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 4 p.m. Sunday, October 14—Ashley family reunion Friday, October 19—Social night Saturday, October 20—Urban family reunion Sunday, October 21—Holacky family reunion Friday, November 2—Social night Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second Sunday of the month at 5 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting. Club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental information, call (254) 593-2222. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility.
LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, October 6—Private party Saturday, October 13—East Bell County Youth Boosters Saturday, October 27—Private: invitation only Eugene and Dorothy Haisler 25th wedding anniversary. Saturday, November 3—Private wedding Saturday, November 10—Private wedding 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, October 6—Rental, Dining Room Sunday, October 7—Youth Club Meeting Thursday, October 11—SPJST 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, October 5—Fritz Hodde Wednesday, October 10—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, October 12—Texas Pioneers Friday, October 19—The Lawmen Wednesday, October 24—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, October 26—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band The youth club meets the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Taylor SPJST Hall. For youth club information, contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 281-4719. The adult meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the hall, followed by a covered dish meal and live music. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, there is live music by the Bobby Jay Five band from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each Friday, the dances are from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free admission. On Fridays, the Thrall 4-H makes delicious old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m. On the first Wednesday of each month, senior citizens play dominoes beginning at 2 p.m. with a covered dish meal at 4:30 p.m. at the Taylor SPJST Hall. On the third Thursday of each month, men and women are invited to play bunco beginning at
6:30 p.m. with a light meal that is furnished. Players are asked to bring a dessert if they wish. For rental information, call (512) 352-9139. The hall is located at 5025 FM 619. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are held at on the second Thursday of each month in its building at 3502 North Laurent in Victoria at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Franklin or Lois Elles (361) 575-6712. The youth club meets the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Henrietta Yates (361) 578-5543. LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, October 20—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, October 27—Flat Rock Junction Saturday, November 3—Spivey’s Crossing Saturday, November 10—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, November 17—Smokin Gun 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.
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 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 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 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 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Sunday, October 7—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday/October 26, 27—Private rental Sunday, November 11—Meeting/Election of officers, Trustees, 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 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, October 6—Private Saturday, October 13—Celebrating Czech Heritage Month Dance: Red Ravens Saturday, October 20—Keith’s Kountry Saturday, October 27—Private Friday, November 2—Private Saturday, November 3—Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, November 10—Private Saturday, November 17—Keith’s Country 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
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) 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) 773-6164/home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, October 6—Knights of Dixie, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, October 13—Jodie Mikula Orchestra. $8 per person Saturday, October 20—Gary Henneke, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 p/p
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VĚSTNÍK Saturday, October 27—No Dance Sunday, October 28—Czech Day: Music by Czech and Then Some. 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. 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. Sunday, October 7—Randy and the 92nd Road House Band, 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, November 3—St. George’s Annual Harvest Dance—Vinobrani. Music by Czech and Then Some Sunday, November 4—Randy and the 92nd Road House Band, 3 to 7 p.m. Lodge 92 membership meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. The youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Family Night— first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Country/western 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 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 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) 4721721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 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, October 6—Danny Williamson Trio Saturday, November 3—Texas Roadrunners 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 nonsmoking 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 Wednesday of each month. Bingo every 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 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street. LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 5582400; or (817) 295-3483. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Call President Donald Beckendorf (254) 803-2987 for lodge meeting location. 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 Adult lodge meetings are held every other month—February, April, June, August, October, and December. For locations/times/, call Lodge President Joan Jaroszewski (830) 303-9998. The youth club meets every month. Call Youth Club Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262. 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) 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,
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or any other event. Call Alma Schulz (281) 3511045 or (281) 373-9482 for information, rentals, or reservations. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118. LODGE 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 Christina Freeman (432) 770-3621. LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held every third Friday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Community Center on 18th Street. LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT Sunday, October 14—Adult and youth club meetings, Lone Star Banquet Hall, 2 p.m. Lodge and youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Lone Star Banquet Hall, located at 1695 Morgan’s Point Road, Belton, Texas 76513. For information, call FAC David Nauert (254) 534-0809 or Youth Leader Bob Hagen (254) 780-3150. LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of each month for October, November, and December at 3 p.m. For location directions, call your agent; Art Lopez, Sr. (512) 787-3384; or Patricia Garcia (512) 787-5449. LODGE 251, PEARSALL Lodge 251 adult and youth club meetings are the second Saturday of each month, unless otherwise posted. LODGE 258, SEGUIN Meetings are held the fourth Sunday of each month. Meetings in May and November are held the third Sunday. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. with a social followed by the meeting at 4 p.m. Dinner is served after the meeting. The youth club meetings are on the same dates and begin at 3:15 p.m. Meetings are held at the Alumni Student Center, Conference Rooms A and B, on the Texas Lutheran Campus. Meetings in May and September will be in Starke Park in Seguin. Contact President Chester Jenke, Sr.; or Treasurer Colleen Jenke for more information (830) 303-4316. —SPJST—
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