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Christmas Greetings! T
he winning 2007 SPJST Youth Christmas Tree ornaments are located on the Christmas tree in the SPJST Home Office Lobby throughout the Christmas season. District ornament contests were held statewide in the fall to select first place winners in four age categories. Names of 2007 Christmas Ornament Contest winners, their respective lodges and districts appear below.
District One
District Three
District Six
Dillon Narro Lodge 17, New Tabor
Angel Pace Lodge 154, Fort Worth
Donovan Krpec Lodge 30, Taiton
Hayden Kovar Lodge 9, Snook
Talia Milan Lodge 154, Fort Worth
Allison Fucik Lodge 30, Taiton
Colby Havemann Lodge 17, New Tabor
Tommy Weeks Lodge 183, Arlington
Gerard Marcaurele Lodge 30, Taiton
Dylan Roesler Lodge 39, Bryan
Anna Dulock Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Kenna Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton
District Two
District Five
District Seven
Angelina Ringwald Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point
Alyssa Moyle Lodge 162, Iowa Colony
Isabella Wiederhold Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Mickinzy Beck Lodge 177, Academy
Avery Moyle Lodge 162, Iowa Colony
Eric Carpenter Lodge 107, Floresville
Stephanie Vanicek Lodge 24, Cyclone
Ashley Moncrief Lodge 88, Houston
Travis Purchis Lodge 107, Floresville
Amber Penn Lodge 24, Cyclone
Stephen Mazur Lodge 202, Jourdanton
2007 SPJST Christmas Floats Float I
Float II
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SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.com VESTNIK EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-0807
email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-0007 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 771-3837 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LANITA ANGLIN, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-2334 email: lanitaa@spjst.com FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 773-2950 email: jerrymik@spjst.com LEGAL ADVISOR DREW POPELKA P.O. Box 1706, Temple, TX 76503 Office: (254) 742-0724 email: spjst-legal@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CHAIRMAN P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013 DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691 Home: (254) 826-5882 DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 Home: (713) 864-2163 DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, VICE CHAIRMAN 407 Taos Street, Victoria, Texas 77904 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 Home: (830) 393-9073 BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550
District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 F.M. 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174 Lolita, Texas 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 578 FM 1347, Stockdale, Texas 78160 - (830) 745-2702 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, P.O. Box 367, Weir, Texas 78674 - (512) 864-9183 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER PHILIP McBEE, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: pnm@hyperhog.net STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (254) 541-5555 email: spjst@hotmail.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT ONE - Bill Orsak, CFFM Mobile: (979) 324-0056 Home: (979) 272-8902 • Fax: (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT TWO - Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF Mobile: (254) 231-7722 DISTRICT THREE - Johnny Wiseman, III, FICF (866) 703-9182 • Mobile: (817) 475-5448 email: johnwwiseman3@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR - Position currently vacant. Contact Philip McBee for assistance. (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 DISTRICT FIVE - Ricky Peralta, FICF 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, CFFM 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) Executive Director Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935 email: ssandiwicker@aol.com
Editor’s Note
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Snow Much Fun!
he past three weeks have been absolutely amazing. David and I have had the privilege to deliver the SPJST Floats to many Christmas parades across the state. Thanks to the wonderful members at Lodges 4, Hallettsville; 30, Taiton; 154, Fort Worth; 180, Burleson; 239, Hondo; 240, Bay City; and 258, Seguin. We sincerely appreciate you all and your support. A big thanks to District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar and husband Leroy for the homecooked food during the back-toback parades in Bay City and El Campo. It’s a given that Karen, along with District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and wife Kathy will be at the parades in District Six. We love that! Thanks for the support. Float driver Jason Koliha and wife Faith also report great experiences with the members of Lodges 18, Elgin; 29, Taylor; 189, BryanCollege Station; and 183, Arlington. Thanks! Float I features a woodland Christmas theme with pine trees, deer, a snowman, a grizzly bear, a smoking fireplace, cocoa, and s’mores. Float II carries out the “Christmas is . . . Snow Much Fun” theme with singing penguins, icemen, and ice skating snowmen. The big hit on Float II is actual snow that surrounds the float as it passes the crowds. Both floats have received numerous awards at the parades. The awards are always nice, but it’s the smiles and Christmas cheer that we love to see when the float travels down the street. I received two very special letters this week about the float.
Dear Melanie, I just want to thank you and David for all your time and hard work you put into the Temple Christmas parade. The floats were absolutely beautiful! What an honor to have one of the floats especially for the “District Two Beseda Dancers.” It came as such a surprise to me and everyone. Thank you so much. All of the outfits you all wore were just great. You made the parade so much fun! Words can never thank you enough. All of the kids and parents just loved it all. Thanks again. Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Dear Melanie and David, SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson, wants to thank you again for bringing the float to the Burleson, Texas, 2007 Texas Christmas Parade. All of the parade riders had a great time on the float. It was truly our pleasure to wave to the parade watchers/spectators, wish all of them a Merry Christmas, and to hear their responses as to what a great, beautiful float we were riding on. You did a magnificent job as you have done in years’ past. It was also very thrilling to win first place in the parade. And, what a nice way to begin the Christmas season. We thank you again and all of the responsible people from the Home Office of SPJST for letting this happen. Thanks again for everything you do for our organization. Bill and Carole Slavik Lodge 180, Burleson —SPJST—
P P P No Vestnik will be published P P P December 26, 2007. Please make a note. Thank you! 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
SPJST to officially charter Lodge 271, Laredo December 18 Dear SPJST Members and Friends, You are cordially invited to attend and celebrate the chartering of SPJST Lodge 271, Laredo on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. The lodge chartering will take place at Sirloin Stockade, located at 5301 San Dario Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Doors will open at 6 p.m. followed by the charter-
ing at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will follow. In the event that you plan to attend, please call us at (800) 727-7578 by December 11 to RSVP and ask to speak to Sandra Dubcak. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Family Fun and Important Dates December 14 Lodge 80, Holland Christmas Party (2) December 14 Lodge 97, Placedo Christmas Party Vera Cruz Restaurant (6) December 15 SPJST Float • Franklin Christmas Parade (1) December 15 Lodge 191, Lufkin Christmas Dance (5) December 15 Lodge 80, Holland Youth Club Christmas Social Mazzio’s Pizza, Temple (2) December 16 Lodge 172, Pasadena Christmas Party/Dinner (5) December 18 Lodge 271, Laredo Chartering Ceremony Sirloin Stockade, Laredo (7) December 19 Lodge 239, Hondo Christmas Party (7) December 24 Christmas Eve • SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed December 25 Christmas Day • SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed December 26 No Vestnik Published December 31 New Year’s Eve December 31 Lodge 18, Elgin New Year’s Eve Dance: Fritz Hodde December 31 Lodge 24, Cyclone New Year’s Eve Dance: Shiloh/Terry Taylor (2) December 31 Lodge 25, Ennis New Year’s Eve Dance: Jak Se Do and Ennis Czech Boys Bands December 31 Lodge 29, Taylor New Year’s Eve Dance: Debonaires (2) December 31 Lodge 35, Elk New Year’s Eve Dance: Cherokee Rose December 31 Lodge 88, Houston New Year’s Eve Dance: Vrazels December 31 Lodge 92, Fort Worth New Year’s Eve Dance: Charlie Patteson December 31 Lodge 172, Pasadena New Year’s Eve Dance: The Cool Water Band (5) December 31 Lodge 191, Lufkin New Year’s Eve Dance: Buffalo Nickel (5) January 1 New Year’s Day • SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed Fraternalist of the Year Nominations Due January 11 to Home Office Progressive 42 Domino Tournament January 12 SPJST Home Office, Temple January 19 Annual Tarok Tournament hosted by Lodge 47, Seaton (2) January 31 SPJST Deer Antler Contest Ends January 31 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Ends StateTarok Tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton (2) February 2 Lodge 81, Needville Membership Rally/CHS February 8 Soup Tasting Supper/Silent Auction/Bake Sale (5) February 16 Fraternal Bowling Tournament • Austin SPJST Awards Banquet March 15 Cultural Activities Center, Temple March 15 Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party
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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 4.75% for Annualized* Annuity IV 4.75% for Annualized* * Rates effective 11/01/07 through 1/31/08.
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 4.75% for Annualized*
Five-Year Annuity When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.95% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 4.10% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 4.20%
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Traditional Czech Christmas Tree Decoration Contest
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In the 19th Century, a Christmas tree appeared for the first time in the Czech Lands. Traditional Czech Christmas trees were decorated using unique ideas, shapes, and materials. Many of the decorations had symbolism. Decorate the tree below using the decoration/symbolism guide. Winning entries will be featured in a future Vestnik and will receive a prize. Deadline for entries is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 14. Traditional Czech Tree Decorations and Symbolism Guide
Star tree top — Guiding star that led the Wise Men to Bethlehem White dove near tree top — Peace
Popcorn garland — Rope on Joseph’s donkey
Walnuts wrapped in silver — Gifts the Wise Men brought
Religious pictures — Honoring Mother Mary and Baby Jesus Oranges and apples — Hopes for a prosperous year Ribbon candy — Hopes for a prosperous year
Candy Santa Clauses — Honoring Svaty Mikulas, the Czech Santa White cloth around base — Faith and purity
Bowl of fruit at base— Prosperity and good health Coins in fruit bowl at base — Good luck
Enter today for a chance to win great prizes! Entries must be received by December 14, 2007 at 5 p.m. Mail your entry to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Circle Your Age Category: 6 to 8 • 9 to 11 • 12 to 14 15 to 17 • Adults 18 and Up
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________________________________ Lodge Name/No.
Silver and gold garlands were added to the tree as they became available. Gingerbread cookies, cut in the shapes of Wise Men, stars, bells and fish, were decorated with colored icing.
In the days of no electricity, clipon candle holders held candles that were small, round, and the thickness of a pencil. Candles were placed from the top to about halfway down the tree so small children could not reach them. The candles were lit with a match for a short time, usually at night, by the parents who watched so a fire would not start and burn the house down. As the candles burned on the tree, the nighttime prayers were said. Christmas carols were sung when guests visited. —SPJST—
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SPJST Lo dge Se c t ion Lodge 1 Fayetteville correction Please note the following birthday correction. F.C. Knippel’s celebrated a birthday on June 18. —SPJST—
The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447
Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Lodge 1 Fayetteville: happy December birthdays December 1 George E. Vasicek December 4 Carolyn L. Bruening December 5 Betty A. Antkowiak
December 6 Brandon K. Slovak December 9 Cody D. Scully December 12 Rosemarie Rohde December 13 Jerline Fritsch December 14 Candace L. Petras Lillie M. Burnside December 16 Robert J. Stastny LeeRoy Cervenka Alex W. Wrobliski Julius J. Zbranek December 18 Jade S. Wessels Jagger S. Wessels December 19 Goldie L Kovar Lindsey M. Pleasant December 21 Sheryl M. Schultz December 22 Cecelia E. Vasicek Melinda G. Dunk December 23 Eric D. Drymalla
District One Fall Sales Seminars
Submitted by District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak, CFFM
LEFT PHOTO: Snook Seminar—Left to right, Henry Mayo, Stacey Eldridge, Ricky Weyand, Linda Holubec, and Dana Spacek. RIGHT PHOTO: Snook Seminar—
LEFT PHOTO: Lockhart Seminar—Front, left to right, Kenneth Schawe, Margaret Haisler, and Sophie Ramos. Back: Director Victorick, Brian Hutchinson, Clint Roberts, and Everett Kaminsky. RIGHT PHOTO: Schulenburg Seminar—Left to
Left to right, Charles Munday, Teresa Schoppe, Thomas Cannon, George Zavodny, Buddy Zemanek, and District One Director Donnie Victorick.
right, Director Victorick, Clarence Matula, District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak, Edna Berkfeld, Johnny Holub, Johnnie Janak, Kathy Maney, Ronnie Pflughaupt, Glenda Meismer, and Mike Meismer.
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December 25 LeeAllen Chovanec December 26 Jerry Lee Krebs Amanda C. Slovak December 27 Brian J. Listvan December 28 Shelby L.Petras December 31 Sara D. Schramm May each of you have a very exciting holiday birthday! From, Lodge 1 Sunshine Club —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook celebrates Christmas Donnie Hejl called the annual meeting of Lodge 9, Snook to order at 3:45 p.m. State FAC Chester Jenke led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for Emmagene Sebesta of Lodge 9, Snook. James Schoeneman read the minutes of the last meeting, and they stood approved as read. David Kovar gave the hall manager’s report. Bonnie Walker gave the FAC report. Donnie Victorick gave the treasurer's report. Marie Shelfer gave the youth club report. On Friday night, December 1, 150 youth attended the District One Gattitown lock-in in College Station. A good time was had by all. Snook had 50 youth club members attend. Three beseda groups danced at the Worldfest in downtown Bryan. One circle danced at Dime Box for the Christmas parade. State FAC Chester Jenke gave his statewide FAC report. Watch the Vestnik for upcoming dates. The gravel has been spread. The barbecue pit is still being worked on. Chester Jenke installed the officers for 2008. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Chester Jenke anytime they are in the area. Next Meeting—January 2 The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. The youth club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to make plans to attend. See you there. James Schoeneman Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 18, Elgin: site of RVOS lodge celebration Everyone is invited to attend the 100th anniversary celebration of RVOS Lodge 87, Taylor on Sunday, February 17, 2008, at SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin hall. The event will include a free battle dance from 2 to 7 p.m. with music by the Vrazels’ Polka Band and Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six. The event is open to the public. Save the date, and make plans to attend. Submitted by, Albin Machu —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone plans New Year’s Eve celebration Plan to spend New Year’s Eve at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone’s Flag Hall on Monday, December 31, 2007. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dancing to the music of Shilo Country featuring Lodge 24 member Terry Taylor from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. The kitchen will be open, and you can BYOB and favorite snacks. A cash bar will also be available with set-ups. Admission is $10 per person. Children’s admission is $5 when accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for ages 10 years and under.
Home Office Holiday Visitors
VĚSTNÍK (254) 985-2484; (254) 985-0347; (254) 985-2258; (254) 985-2376; (254) 771-2091; or (254) 721-3402. —SPJST—
Lodge 76 Wichita Falls sets meetings
The SPJST Home Office always welcomes visitors, especially during the holidays. Assistant to the Supreme Lodge President Sandra Dubcak, left, visits with Barbara Docekal, center, and her mother, Regina Zabcik. Regina’s husband and Barbara’s father, the late Ben Zabcik, served as SPJST Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary from 1961 to 1970.
Reservations will be accepted but are not required. For reservations and advanced tickets, please call Bobby Hoelscher (254) 771-2091 or Terry Taylor (254) 760-0529. Tailgate Party—February 2 Come one, come all to the Tailgate Party at Flag Hall in Cyclone on Saturday, February 2, 2008. Get in the spirit of the biggest football game of the year at our pre-game party. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The evening will include music featuring Terry Taylor and Shilo Country from 7:30 to
Lodge 9, Snook Welcomes 2008 Officers
State FAC Chester Jenke, far right, recently installed the officers of Lodge 9, Snook. Officers are, left to right, Second Vice President David Kovar, Assistant Youth Leader Sharon Kovar, Reporter James Schoeneman, Treasurer Donnie Victorick, First Vice President Bonnie Walker, President Donnie Hejl, and Youth Leader Marie Shelfer. Not pictured is Secretary Ann Schoeneman.
10 p.m. and an open bar throughout the evening. The cost is $40 per person and $5 for children when accompanied by an adult. Other activities include a silent auction, bucket prize drawings, children’s prizes, and a grand prize drawing featuring a John Deere mower or laptop computer/printer; John Deer pressure washer or $500 gift certificate; and his and hers Seiko watches or $250 Cen-Tex Nursery gift certificate. For advance admission tickets, call
Lodge 76, Wichita Falls has four quarterly meetings each year. The meetings are the first Sundays of March and June and on the second Sundays of September and December at 1 p.m. Submitted by, Lois Waddle —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland plans December 14 Christmas party SPJST Lodge 80, Holland met at 4 p.m. on December 1, 2007. President Doni Powell called the meeting to order. All officers and sales agents The Pledge of were present. Allegiance and a moment of silence were observed by the membership. Sister Doni also recognized District Two State Field Representative Hiram Dixon and District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky. We are always glad to have them visit.
Lodge 18, Elgin Members Ride SPJST Float in Christmas Parade
Lodge 18, Elgin members await the city’s annual Christmas parade aboard the SPJST Float on Saturday evening, December 1, 2007. The float received the first place award.
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VĚSTNÍK Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the November meeting. They were approved as read. Treasurer Jewel Wolf gave the financial report. FAC Paula Weir reported that on December 3, there will be a Holiday Open House held at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. Paula presented Lodge 80 with a plaque from the Holland peewee football team. Youth Leader Heleana White reported that 14 members and one visitor were present. A social is planned on December 15 at Mazzio’s Pizza. Tee-shirts should arrive in January. A thank you was read from the WELCA of St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett for the lodge’s donation. SPJST Lodge 80, Holland and American Legion Post 526 will sponsor the Christmas party on December 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Hospitality hour will be 6 to 7 p.m. Santa will arrive during the evening. All ladies with SPJST and American Legion Auxiliary Post 526 are asked to bring cookies. Also, volunteers are needed to help fix trays on Friday morning. Under new business, the American Legion signed a new contract with SPJST. Sister Powell suggested Lodge 80 throw its hat into the ring to have a Howdy Party to start off the Convention in June. All were in agreement. In a motion by Curtis Wolf, seconded by Danny Hendrix, the membership agreed to give $200 to Project Celebration. In a motion by Frank Pajestka, Jr., seconded by Victoria Pajestka, the membership agreed to give $20 to Relay for Life for Estelle Coker. Lodge 80 has six members with global issues going to Washington, D.C.—Victoria and Cyril Pajestka, Kirsten White, Alice Luna, and Clay
and Heather Tschoerner. The amount of money to be given was tabled until January, 2008. On November 3, Lodge 80 met its quota of 45 applications written. We are still striving for more. District Two State Field Representative Brother Hiram Dixon then installed the new officers— President Doni Powell, Vice President Rita Spinn, FAC Paula Weir, Secretary Linda Wolf, Treasurer Jewel Wolf, Reporter Estelle Coker, and Youth Leader Heleana White. Those celebrating birthdays were Delores Sladecek, Carol Wolf, Linda Hill, Frank Pajestka, Jr., and Clay and Heather Tschoerner. Door prize winners were Wesley Weir, Zach Roy, Linda Hill, James Sladecek, and Victoria Pajestka. Sister Powell expressed appreciation for support from the membership and hoped good things would continue into the coming year. The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. Next Meeting—January 5 The next meeting will be January 5, 2008 at 4 p.m. Let’s start the new year right—attend your lodge meeting. Thanks, Frankie, for reporting for me in November. Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 91, Crosby offers scholarship SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby will be awarding a $500 scholarship to a 2008 graduating senior. The following criteria must be met:
Lodge 26, Skidmore Presents 2008 Officers
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District Seven Director Bob Bayer, far right, installed the officers of Lodge 26, Skidmore. State FAC Chester Jenke, far left, assisted with the installation. Officers are, left to right, Secretary Pat Thompson, President Mary Denkeler, and Treasurer Ruby Jancka.
(no less than 400 words) 2. Grade Point Average (if more than one applicant, GPA will be a determining factor) 3. Community Involvement (Applicant should indicate in a paragraph what type of involvement he/she has been a participant) 4. Active Member (Applicant and his/her parent or grandparent must be present at the March and June meetings of 2008) Please contact Marie Stasney (281) 843-2882 for an application and additional information. All applications must be received by March 29, 2008. Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—
1. A 400-Word Essay on “Fraternalism”
Lodge 26, Skidmore Members Enjoy Christmas Party
Pictured are members and guests attending the Lodge 26, Skidmore Christmas party.
Lodge 91, Crosby: come explore Czech heritage Dear Members, The Crosby Community Center has scheduled a trip to the Czech Cultural Center located in the museum district of downtown Houston. The trip is scheduled for January 16, 2008. The cost is $22 and includes lunch and transportation. Registration begins December 11. A bus will leave the community center at 9:30 a.m. on January 16. Contact the Crosby Community Center (281) 462-0543 for further information. Vonda Smesny Lodge 91 Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 97, Placedo Christmas party December 14 Lodge 97, Placedo will celebrate the holidays with a Christmas dinner and social on Friday, December 14, 2007, at 6 p.m. at Vera Cruz restaurant. A chicken and beef fajita buffet will be served. We will have the annual “Mr. and Mrs. Wright” gift exchange. Please continue to bring your soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. We appreciate your continued support with the youth club prize drawing. —SPJST—
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SPJST Float Brings Christmas Spirit to El Campo
Lodge 133 San Antonio members enjoy luncheon The members of Lodge 133 enjoyed a Thanksgiving luncheon of turkey and dressing with all the trimmings on Sunday, November 18, 2007. We were privileged to have several guests join us for the holiday celebration. Guests included District Seven Director Bob Bayer and wife Polly; Jennifer Grace Castiaux, granddaughter of Grace and Emil Rohan; Jerry and Pat Felkins, daughter and son-in-law of Doris Moczygemba; Clay Click, husband of Michelle Popp Click; and Eric Trinidad, husband of Kelsey Reese Trinidad. After the delicious meal, the meeting convened. Evelyn Matula made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes. President Popp gave an overview of the lodge’s finances. Good wishes are sent to Marie Netek who is recovering from surgery. Evelyn Matula reported that she spoke to Viola Kurtz, who was doing well. Anniversaries were celebrated by Vicki and Ken Reese, 27 years; Jim and Shirley Burrows, 27 years; Sophie and Cecil Hull, 61
Ready for an SPJST Float ride through the streets of El Campo, Texas, at the annual Christmas parade on Thursday, December 6, 2007, are, left to right, District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom; Kathy Ahlstrom of Lodge 32, Victoria; District Six State Field
years; and Ed and Pat Keller, 26 years. Congratulations! Gift cards were presented from the lodge to our newly wed members. Our sincerest congratulations and best wishes go to Michelle Popp Click and husband Clay and Kelsey Reese Trinidad and husband Eric. District Seven Director Bob Bayer addressed the membership. He informed the members about District Seven sales for 2007 and the construction of the addition to the SPJST Home Office. He said the future of SPJST is bright. The lodge will hold its annual Christmas luncheon on December 16. The motion was made by Grace
Lodge 29, Taylor Members Participate in Georgetown Parade
Representative Karen Kaspar; Debbie Krpec of Lodge 30, Taiton; and 2007-2008 District Six Queen Kenna Bubela and District Six Duke Donovan Krpec. RIGHT PHOTO: District Six Queen Kenna Bubela and Duke Donovan Krpec. The float received first place.
Rohan and seconded by Doris Moczygemba. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Ham will be provided by the lodge. Members are asked to bring a casserole and dessert to share. Christmas bags will be made by Kelsey Reese Trinidad and Vicki Reese for children in attendance. The nominating committee will consist of Grace Rohan, Victor Miculka, Agnes Rohan, and Doris Moczygemba. Elections will be held at the next meeting. Members celebrating October and November birthdays include Christopher Rohan, Doris Moczygemba, Leslie Rohan, Meredith Popp, Rebecca Mattes, Viola Spacek, Alvin Schimcek, Eddie Riley, Jarolyn Popp, Vicyor Miculka, and Nicholas Keller.
Attendance prizes were won by Ken Reese, Kelsey Trinidad, and August Hosak. Split-the-pot was shared by August Hosak and Eric Trinidad. With no further business, the meeting concluded. We hope to see you at our December meeting and luncheon. Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Gives to Czech Heritage Museum
Czech Heritage Museum Executive Director Sandi Wicker receives a $1,000 donation from SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton President Edwin Pechal.
Lodge 29, Taylor members enjoy a ride aboard the SPJST Float through the cool, wet streets of Georgetown on Saturday morning, December 1, 2007, during the Georgetown Christmas parade.
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Lodge 133 San Antonio Christmas luncheon December 16 Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold its annual Christmas luncheon on Sunday, December 16, 2007, at Good Shepherd Activity Center, located at 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Registration will begin at 12 noon. Members are asked to bring a casserole and dessert. The lodge will provide the ham. We hope to see you there. —SPJST—
Happy 50th Anniversary!
Lodge 172, Pasadena invites all members to attend the Christmas party on Sunday, December 16. Turkey, dressing, ham, and all the fixings will be served. Also, please make plans to attend the New Year’s Eve dance on Monday, December 31. The Cool Water Band will play. Fraternally, Jo Mayfield Vice President/FAC —SPJST—
Jerry and Henrietta Milan
Jerry and Henrietta are members of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth.
Lodge 177 Academy to meet bi-monthly The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy was called to order at 6:55 p.m. on November 14, 2007, by President Otis Beck. Members stood and recited the
from Academy ISD thanking us for our donation to Project Celebration. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented. Committee reports for October, 2007, were presented and approved. There was no old business. New Business - November, Election Month! There was a discussion about the possibility of having bi-monthly meetings in 2008. Jackie Beck made the motion, and Louis Driska seconded the motion. Members voted unanimously to have bi-monthly meetings in 2008. Starting in January, our meetings will be held during the odd months of the year.
On September 15, 2007, Jerry and Henrietta Milan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and dance at SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth. The couple enjoyed an evening filled with 250 family and friends from across the country. Nine of the original 12 wedding party attended the party and were honored at a head table. Guests were welcomed upon entering the building with the beautiful sounds of a violinist, while they mingled before dinner. After a delicious steak dinner, Jerry and Henrietta’s sons, Rome and Tal, toasted their parents along with congratulations from a few special guests. While a slide show played to Frank Sinatra music, attendees savored crepes with chocolate sauce and cake. The Allan Glasscock Band, a 16-piece orchestra, played as guests danced into the night. A great time was had by all! Jerry is president of Lodge 154, Forth and the Czech Heritage Museum (formerly the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum).
Lodge 172 Pasadena Christmas party December 16
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Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present except Vice President Kathy May. The Sunshine Committee reported that a get well card had been sent to Shirley McCrea, and that no one was on the sick list at the present time. Otis welcomed Louis Driska back to our lodge meetings. Correspondence included a letter
Election of Officers, Board of Trustees By acclamation for every office, the following officers were elected for 2008. They are: President Otis Beck First Vice President Louis Driska Second Vice President Shirley McCrea FAC Bill Hutka Treasurer Josie Mitchell Secretary/Reporter Joanne Hutka Board of Trustees Bill Hutka, Bernice Hutka Shirley McCrea, Helen Bland Christine Beck There were no new members, but we did welcome special visitors Don McCrea and Danny Ringler. A big welcome to Lodge 177. Please come back soon! FAC Bill Hutka reported that FAC service/incentive reports are due in January and reminded us that we should record our donations. He reported that Fraternalist of the Year nominations are due January 11, 2008. He told us about the several contests coming up including the
Lodge 169, Brenham: Scenes from Christmas Party
Pictured are members and guests enjoying the Lodge 169, Brenham Christmas party.
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Deer Antler Contest. SPJST will have a Holiday Open House on December 3 after the Temple Christmas parade. Lodge 177 will have its Christmas party on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Dynasty Restaurant in Temple. We will have some special guests and gifts. There will be installation of officers that night. Bernice Hutka is our special November birthday celebrant. Bernice, happy birthday! Otis reported that some of the youngsters from the days when we had dances at Academy lodge now have children of their own and said that the old-time dances were great! We agree. Bill Hutka made the motion that the meeting adjourn. Louis Driska seconded the motion. The motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka, Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 169, Brenham Presents 2008 Officers
VĚSTNÍK Ora Lee Levien agreed to bring ham, and LaVerne Kunkel agreed to bring potato salad to our next meeting. There will be no gift exchange, but please make a donation to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive instead. The 2008 SPJST local lodge officers are: President Orville W. Kunkel First Vice President Lloyd Goehring Second Vice President/ Financial Secretary Brenda Callahan FAC Joan Goehring Secretary/Reporter Ricky Weyand Treasurer Ora Lee Levien
State FAC Chester Jenke, far left, installed the officers of Lodge 169, Brenham. They are, left to right, Reporter Leroy Kamas, President Annette Bilski, Secretary/Treasurer Glendalee Weyand, and Vice President Stephen Bliznak.
Lodge 179 Warrenton elects 2008 officers SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, November 8, 2007, at the Carmine Lion’s Club Building. There were 10 members present. President Orville W. Kunkel opened the meeting followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice President Lloyd Goehring. Due to the absence of Secretary Ricky Weyand, Brenda Callahan read the minutes of the previous meeting.
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Welcomes 2008 Officers
State FAC Chester Jenke, far right, recently installed the officers of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy. They are, left to right, Second Vice Tatum, Reporter Leonard Mikeska, Ted President Secretary/Treasurer Monica Ferguson, First Vice President/FAC Dan Ferguson, and President Allen Trigg.
Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer’s report. Brenda Callahan gave the blessing. FAC Joan Goehring read a poem about a military soldier and led a prayer before the meeting began. Virginia Thompson won the big bingo. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Goehring celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on November 27. It was approved to donate $25 to Church Women United. Orville Kunkel paid for drinks tonight, and Mr. Arnold Peters will pay for drinks at the next meeting.
Next Meeting—December 12 Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 12 instead of Thursday December 13. Fraternally, Ricky Weyand Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 183 Arlington reports on October meeting Dear Vestnik Readers, The October 8, 2007, meeting of SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Ann Pustejovsky. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members remained standing
SPJST Float Brings Holiday Cheer to Bay City, Texas
District Six members gather around the SPJST Float at the Bay City Christmas parade on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Riding the float were members of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; Lodge 30, Taiton; Lodge 32, Victoria; and Lodge 240, Bay City. The float received the first place award.
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SPJST Float and Lodge 180, Burleson Members Deliver Texas Christmas Wishes
LEFT and RIGHT PHOTOS: Members of Lodge 180, Burleson ride the SPJST Float at the city’s annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 1, 2007. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 180, Burleson officers
for a moment of silent prayer for sick and departed members and friends. Special prayers were requested for Sandra Edwards, John Pustejovsky, Angeline Stiborek’s daughter, and Ann Pustejovsky’s uncle Frank Podsednik. Members with October birthdays are Aaron Almond, Troy Anderle, Cory Anderson, Jeffrey Bailie, Bob Betik, Shirley Cuellar, Natalie Culliton, Debra Daniel, Sandra Edwards, Barry Fryar, Eugene Havran, John Heep, Darlene Hollingsworth, Jonathan Martinez, Irene Pustejovsky, Arturo Ramirez, Chelsea Reed, Henry Reznicek, Tamara Roznos, Rosalind Smith, Kenneth Stafford, Rhonda Steelman, Leon Stiborek, Robert Stiborek, Sara Stiborek, and Charles Sulak, Happy birthday to all! Celebrating their anniversary in October are Annette and Kenneth Cepak. Congratulations and best wishes for many more happy years together! The roll call of officers/trustees showed all present. There were 19 members present. We had a special guest. District Three Director Johnnie Krizan was in attendance. The minutes of the September meeting were read by Secretary Daniel Roznovsky and approved by the membership. Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar/kitchen report. Kenneth Cepak gave the treasurer’s report for the bingo, charity, and 183 Club accounts. Angeline Stiborek gave the financial secretary’s report for this month. Members voted to accept the six new members. Debra Daniel gave the FAC report and read a letter from the SPJST Home Office. Kay Gerlich Weeks gave the youth report. The members of our youth club are participating in the 100
Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Our youth will be competing in the Halloween costume and Christmas ornament contests at the District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 154, Fort Worth on Sunday, October 28. She reminded the members that, if they have a family member who is a member of SPJST and is a graduating high school senior or a college student who has not previously received a scholarship from SPJST, they should submit the names and addresses to her, and she will ensure that a scholarship application is sent to them from the Home Office. In addition, the youth club will be participating with the SPJST Float in the Arlington Parade of Lights Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 8. She invited adult members to join in the fun and ride on the float in the
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proudly display the first place award that the entry received. Pictured are, left to right, President Bill Slavik, Treasurer Carole Slavik, Secretary Rhonda Hurtik, Vice President Joe Hurtik, and FAC Leon Flusche.
parade. District Three Director Johnnie Krizan reported that the SPJST Home Office expansion was coming along well. He took some time to explain rate changes for some of the existing insurance products. He also clarified details regarding quotas and bonuses associated with the SPJST incentive program. He invited the members to participate in the Czech Feszt during the first weekend in November in downtown Temple. He requested that our lodge consider making a pledge prior to the District Three Fall Meeting on October 28 to the Czech Heritage Museum (formerly the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum). The members voted to contribute to the CHM. Under old business, Ann Pustejovsky reported that the trustees
SPJST Float and Lodge 258, Seguin Members: Snow Much Fun!
Members of Lodge 258, Seguin rode the SPJST Float themed “Christmas is . . . Snow Much Fun!” in the Seguin Christmas parade on Thursday, November 29, 2007. The float received the first place award.
are getting bids on 1) sealing the parking lot; 2) installing tile in the entryway; 3) replacing the cabinet tops in the kitchen and bar areas; and 4) installing a trophy case in the entry. The vent-a-hood will need to be replaced or repaired by year-end. Our liability insurance will need to be reviewed. Some improvements that were recently made were 1) the security alarm system was changed out; 2) the beer box was repaired; and 3) the wood floors were polished. Under new business, Ann Pustejovsky appointed Dorothy Adamek, Martha Phillips, and Debra Daniel as the nominating committee at the November meeting for officer elections, Fraternalist of the Year, and electing three delegates and three alternate delegates to the SPJST Convention which is scheduled for June 9, 10, and 11, 2008 at the Killeen Convention Center. She reminded the members that the District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day will be held at Lodge 154, Fort Worth on Sunday, October 28. This day includes complimentary breakfast, lunch, the Core Challenge, bingo, and dominoes. In addition, there will be an adult Halloween costume contest as well as contests for the youth. The members voted to make a contribution to the United Way. Please mark your calendars for our lodge Christmas party to be held on Saturday, December 1. The monthly lodge door prize was won by Raymond Mikeska. Door prizes furnished by Director Krizan were won by Annette Cepak, Rita Mardis, Ella Mikeska, Daniel Roznovsky, Debra Daniel, Katelyn Daniel, Randy Ademak, Angeline Stiborek, Dorothy Adamek, Kenneth Cepak, Janie Rejcek, and Kay Weeks.
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Family Social Night will be held on Friday, October 26. Kay Weeks will provide the meal, and all are asked to bring side dishes and/or desserts. The youth will not be having their meeting at this date/time. Our next lodge meeting will be on Monday, November 12 at 7 p.m. After no further business, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Kay Gerlich Weeks Reporter/Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 239, Hondo Christmas party December 19 Lodge 239, Hondo will have its Christmas party/meeting on December 19 at Hondo Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a covered dish or dessert. For information, call Celinda Palomo (830) 426-2854. —SPJST—
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Excuses By d.Knape Lodge 187, Round Rock 2 weeks too long to stay inside It’s wise to walk and not subside I try but slide into a slouch
Czech Heritage Museum Challenge Grant
My heart won’t start stuck on the couch
In time I’m fine I mend and remember
Too old too cold I just don’t feel right Legs slow mind No try as I might
Blood pumps heart jumps improving condition Relaxed on track new disposition
I trust I must get out the door I’m slow I know becoming a bore
My feet complete the walk and when through Goodbye Oh My I’m now good as new! —SPJST—
Birds wing I sing old limbs become limber
Please Help Us Meet The Challenge! The Czech Heritage Museum (formerly known as the SPJST The SPJST Library, Archives and has been offered a Library, Archives and Museum) hasMuseum been offered a $200,000 challenge to help with $200,000grant challenge the renovation of the grant to help with the Hanus Buildingofto house renovation the theCzech HanusHeritage Building Museum. to house To thereceive Czech this grant, the CHM must raise Heritage Museum. another $400,000 in donaTo receive this grant, the LAM tionsmust or pledges by raise another $400,000 Decemberin31, 2007. or pledges by December 31, 2006. donations Name ______________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City ________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________________
$100,000 $ 50,000 $ 20,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000
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Amount enclosed: $___________________________________ Amount of pledge: $___________________________________ To be paid: ______ Semiannually ______ Annually ______ Two years Please payable to: to: Please make make checks payable Czech SPJST Heritage Museum LAM 76503 P.O. P. O.Box Box434 100 • • Temple, Temple,Texas Texas 76503 For For more more information, information, call call CHM Executive Director Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935 LAM Administrator Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935
Yes, I would like to help meet the challenge!
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. . . Only a few days left to help the Czech Heritage Museum meet its Challenge Grant . . .
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The Czech Heritage Museum (formerly known as the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum) has been offered a $200,000 challenge grant to help with the renovation of the Hanus Building to house the Czech Heritage Museum. To receive this grant, the CHM must raise another $18,735 in donations or pledges by December 31, 2007. Remember, every donation will be permanently recognized in the completed museum. Please donate today. Thank you. Thank you to these people who have helped with the Challenge Grant Drive for the Czech Heritage Museum (formerly known as the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum)
Diamond Benefactor Oleta Hanus Mildred Holeman Gold Benefactor Joe A. Novak
Silver Benefactor E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation SPJST Supreme Lodge SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas City of Temple Bronze Benefactor Jerry B. Milan SPJST District Three SPJST/District Three Director Johnnie R. Krizan (SPJST Director’s Discretionary Funds - pledge)
President’s Club SPJST/District Five Director Larry W. and Dorothy Pflughaupt (SPJST Director’s Discretionary Funds) First State Bank - Central Texas SPJST/District Two Director Bobby Wuensche (SPJST Director’s Discretionary Funds) SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth F.J. “Bud” Marek and Adelyne Marek Holbert in memory of Edward L. Marek Founder SPJST/District Seven Director Bob Bayer (SPJST Director’s Discretionary Funds) SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Anna Frances Hornak Mildred and Joseph Borden SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo
Ray and Clarice Snokhous SPJST District Two Frank and Claire Svrcek Texas Czech Genealogical Society SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Patron SPJST State YAD Activities Marceil Malak Exxon/Mobil RVOS Lodge No. 114 SPJST Lodge 66, Waco SPJST 92, Fort Worth National Hall SPJST Lodge 35, Elk SPJST District Five SPJST District Seven SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi
Donor SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard Martha Daniel Dorothy Darilek Butler Peggy Blankenship SPJST Lodge 73, Seymour Sam Houston SPJST Lodge 141, Sealy SPJST Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Gordon and Mary Ann Gibson Friend SPJST Lodge 76, Wichita Falls SPJST Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station Sharon Hohmann Mr. Sanford Schmid SPJST Lodge 81, Needville SPJST Lodge 26, Skidmore Slovan Jihu SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville SPJST District Four John and Mary Kosut
Lynn Johnsen Mr. and Mrs. Hegwood E.J. and Jeanette Bender SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth Mrs. Evelyn Reeser SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Club Jack and Catherine Manchack Johnny and Clara Broz Lodge 32, Victoria Helen Kopecky Layman Lloyd and Bettie House Bob and Polly Bayer Betty and Donald Pisar Mary Sralla SPJST Lodge 157, Lubbock Ben Jarma Jerry Trampota Jerry Elzner Eugene and Henrietta Veselka Bernice and Tom Sellers Arthur and Irene Veit Holub Family Trust Sandi and Tom Wicker James and Elaine Harrison Kathy Miller Helen Layman Mary Ann Gibson Edith Karas Gladys B. Manning Suzy Soucup Marshall Anna Slavik Roy and Lydia Alholm Jerry and Jill Sijansky Rose Svojger Jerry and Georgia Stransky Libbie Vrla Joe and Mary Ann Kozel Lynda and Larry Plunk Brian Vanicek Jerry and Brenda Welch Bernie and Ellie Babka
Bob and Diane Podhrasky Jesse and Linda Pospisil George and Jacquelyn Eisenstein Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Keim Vlasta Laznovsky Vaclav and Jarmela Kalivoda Bill and Anna Marie Moncrief Marlow and Joyce Muldoon Emil Kutra, Jr. Jerry and Mary Walker Robert R. Petter Willie Mae Lindsey Doris P. Elsik Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Milton Jochetz Albin and Joan Oslock Kathleen Dunn RVOS Lodge No. 57 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schwertner Kenneth and Sandra Voytek Dr. and Mrs. Robert Stipanovik Robert and Mary Lou Logan Henry Mayo Danny Leshikar Jesse and Linda Pospisil Harold and Karyn Draper Jim and Lenora Hetherly Melanie Zavodny Bernard Babka Vlasta Laznovsky Suzy Soukup Marshall Joe and Margaret Klecka Norma B. Zabka Bill Moncrief Vaclav Kalivoda Arthur Kelm George Eisenstein Jerry Welch Roy Alholm L.A. and Bernice Janecka Anna Slavik Gordon Gibson J.E. Sijansky Joe Kozel Brian Vanicek
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Scenes from SPJST Home Office Holiday Open House Monday, December 3, 2007 • SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas
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Section Lodge 24, Cyclone youth highlights fun activities Dear Readers, On Friday night, November 30, 2007, I baked a ton of cookies for our lodge’s bake sale. I had swim practice the morning of the bake sale, but my youth leader said everything sold well. Saturday afternoon, December 1, I saw a Let It Snow, Christmas Show, Radio featuring Christmas in Redrock at the Salado Silverspur Theatre with my friend. I laughed a lot! It put me in a holiday mood. On Sunday, December 3, I went to church with my mom. Then, we went to the Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas party. We danced the beseda and ate turkey and candy. Everything was so good! The Temple parade on Monday night, December 3 was so much fun— even though the snowman on the float kept trying to steal my blanket! The float was gorgeous, and all the refreshments at the SPJST Home Office were very good. The accor-
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dions were enjoyable to listen to downstairs. I don’t know what was being cooked downstairs, but it was delicious! It was also really cool to see my ornament on the tree. Oh, and our first swim meet at our very own Belton swim center was on Thursday, November 29. It was a double dual with Copperas Cove and LBJ. I helped sing the National Anthem then placed first in my heat in the 100 breastroke. I also took off half a second off my 50 free which was a little disappointing as I had hoped to take off two. There’s always a next time I guess. Thank you for reading, and happy holidays. Your friend, Amber Penn —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys district lock-in Lodge 47, Seaton youth: Christmas party, parade Dear Readers, We had the Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas party and memorial on Sunday, December 2, 2007, at Seaton Star Hall. I lit a candle in memory of a loved one who had passed away this year. We danced the beseda for all who attended the Christmas party. Last night on December 3, I went to the Temple Christmas parade and rode on the SPJST Float for the Beseda dancers. I had a great time. Fraternally, Chase Alexander —SPJST—
District One Beseda Dancers participate in Dime Box Country Christmas
LEFT PHOTO: District One Beseda Dancers from Lodge 9, Snook; Lodge 13, Dime Box; and Lodge 17, New Tabor await the beginning of the Dime Box
Country Christmas parade on December 1. RIGHT PHOTO: Beseda dancers perform at the Dime Box Country Christmas.
Dear Readers, On Friday, November 30, 2007, District Two youth had a lock-in at Lodge 48, Beyersville. We had a great time making and decorating cookies. We played games and had a guitar video game contest. I stayed awake the whole time. On Sunday, December 2, 2007, we had our annual Christmas party and memorial program at Lodge 47, Seaton. The youth in middle and high school band played their instruments for the audiance. Then all the youth went on stage and sang Christmas carols. Fraternally, Brooke Hoelscher —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth rides SPJST Float Dear Readers, The District Two Beseda Dancers rode on the SPJST Float in the Temple Christmas parade on Monday, December 3, 2007. On December 9 and December l4, we will dance in Taylor and Holland. We will have a Lodge 47 meeting and Christmas party on Saturday at 11 a.m. I hope to see all the Seaton Youth Club members there. Happy holidays to all! Fraternally, Brandon Hoelscher —SPJST—
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Lodge 80, Holland youth members report on meeting
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District Three King, Duke Ride in Ennis Parade
Played games The December youth club meeting of Lodge 80, Holland was great! We talked about fun things, and we played two games. Everyone enjoyed it! Kelsey Jane
Cool lock-in The December meeting was good, but there weren’t enough officers. The lock-in was so cool. Samantha White
LEFT PHOTO: 2007-2008 District Three King Blake Ryan, far right, and District Three Duke Austen Holland, second from right, ride atop a Porsche in the Ennis Parade of Lights on Thursday, November
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in December was the best. I loved the game we played. Jacqui Wiest
The Lodge 80, Holland Youth Club December meeting was the bomb! I had a lot of fun, and I am sure everyone had fun, too. Kirsten White
Meeting leader The December meeting was okay, but I had to lead it. We played a few games then we adjourned. Cyril Pajestka
Lots of fun I thought that the December meeting of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland was the best one I have ever had! I also enjoyed the lock-in. I had a lot of fun. Alexis Festa
Second meeting The December meeting of Lodge 80, Holland Youth Club was the second one I have attended. It was fun. We played a game. Heather Tschoerner
“Waa” game I have attended two meetings of Lodge 80, Holland Youth Club including December. We played a game from one act play called, “Waa.” Clay Tschoerner —SPJST—
Best meeting I thought that the meeting of Lodge 80, Holland Youth Club held
29. Blake and Austen are members of Lodge 25, Ennis. Driving the Porsche is Jess Haupt. RIGHT PHOTO: Carrying the banner are District Three Duke Austen’s parents, Brian and Kristy Holland.
Holiday Fun: Gingerbread Men Many a favorite family tradition come the holiday season starts in the kitchen. Among the more popular and traditional choices is Gingerbread Men. Those hosting a party this season can use the following recipe for “Gingerbread Men” courtesy of Sara Perry’s “Holiday Baking” (Chronicle Books). Gingerbread Men Makes About 2 Dozen 5 1/2-inch Cookies 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/4 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup light or dark molasses
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club: November Meeting Scenes
LEFT PHOTO: Craft-making fun at the November 4, 2007, meeting of Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club. Pictured are, left to right, Betty Machalik, Linda Trojacek, Hayley Slovak, Sandra Slovak, Hanna
Slovak, Shelia Motley, and Tori Motley. RIGHT PHOTO: Displaying the crafts are, front, left to right, Brandon, Austen, Hayley, and Amanda. Back: Dustin, April, Tori, and Hanna.
1. Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, then lightly whisk and set aside. 2. In a stand mixer set on medium speed, beat the shortening until creamy, about 30 seconds. On medium speed, beat in the brown sugar until light and lump free. Beat in the egg until well blended, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary. Beat in the molasses until blended. Turn off the mixer, add half the flour mixture, and beat on low speed until blended. Add the remaining flour and beat until blended. 3. Using lightly floured hands, gather the sticky dough into a ball. Divide the ball in half and flatten each portion into a 6- to 8-inch disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or until firm. 4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly and set aside. 5. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and, if needed, soften slightly for easier handling. Roll it out 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured board, between 2 sheets of parchment paper or heavy-duty plastic wrap, or on a pastry cloth with a cloth-covered rolling pin. 6. Lightly dip a 51/2-inch gingerbread man cookie cutter into flour, then firmly press it straight down into the dough. Repeat, cutting the cookies close together to avoid rerolling. Using a spatula, carefully transfer the cookies to the baking sheet. If a cookie is to be used as an ornament, press a hole through the top with a drinking straw or a large skewer. 7. Bake until the cookies are lightly browned, 9 to 11 minutes. Let the cookies firm and cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack to cool completely. If desired, decorate the cookies with icing and decorative candles. —SPJST—
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Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club participates in Parade of Lights
My youth club at Lodge 154, Fort Worth rode on the SPJST Float in the Fort Worth Parade of Lights on Friday, November 24, 2007. We met and ate pizza before the parade started. It was cold outside, but it was still a lot of fun. We waved, waved, and waved at everyone we passed.
I was tired when it was over. Merry Christmas, everyone! Submitted by, Sophie Milan —SPJST—
In Memoriam
In Memory of Opal Teykl
Funeral services for Opal McCauley Teykl, 94, of Needville were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Needville. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Needville. Opal was born November 12, 1913, on Snake Creek near Needville, Fort Bend County, to Ralph B. and Sallie Snedecor McCauley. She lived there until she was about 12 years old. She then moved with her family to Iowa Colony near Alvin. They only resided there about two years when they almost starved to death as Opal stated. They then moved back to Fort Bend County where her father went to work for Mr. Moore and lived on his property. She met and married Louis at the age of 16 on November 27, 1927, at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Needville. Together, they reared four children in Needville. All four of their children were also married in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Needville, and Opal remained an active member of the church her entire life. She was a lifetime member of the Needville P.T.A. and a 75year member of the United Presbyterian Women. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 81,
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Needville. She passed away Sunday, November 18 in Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband Louis Teykl; son Donald Hugh Teykl; parents R.B. and Sallie McCauley; sister Bertha Hartfiel; brother R.C. McCauley; and son-inlaw Gilbert Duesterhoft. Opal leaves behind daughters Iris Duesterhoft and Sally Anderson and husband Buddy; son Louis Teykl and wife Brenda; daughter-in-law Vallie Teykl; grandchildren Don Teykl and wife Jane, Phil Teykl and wife Diane, Kim Teykl and wife Janice, Murray Teykl and wife Susan, Russell Duesterhoft, Paul Duesterhoft and wife Martha, Kevin Duesterhoft and wife Cheryl, Rhonda Rainey and husband Mark, and Jody Teykl; greatgrandchildren Todd Teykl, Teri Teykl, Keli Smith, Amber Ferrell, Kristi Teykl, Klayton Teykl, Monty Teykl, Kyler Teykl, Keeli Teykl, Savannah Rainey, Jake, Nick, Eric, and Cole Duesterhoft, Jennifer Pyka, and Christy Jenkins; great-great grandchildren Cade Teykl, Makala Smith, and Dylan Jenkins; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Opal played a big part of rearing her nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She always worked hard at home cleaning, cooking, canning, gardening, sewing, and raising children and grandchildren. In addition to this, she worked outside the home and never complained.
She raised her family on a firm foundation and had a very strong faith in God. She had much pride in her family, and she truly believed in honesty, integrity, and loyalty. She was a very professional, respectable, and dignified woman. Pallbearers were Don, Todd, Murray, Kim, and Jody Teykl and Paul, Kevin, and Russell Duesterhoft. Honorary pallbearer was Rhonda Rainey. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Needville. A precious one from us has gone A voice we love is stilled A place is vacant in our hearts Which never can be filled And after a lonely heartache And many a silent tear But always a beautiful memory Of the one we love so dear. Words of condolence or tribute may be left for the Teykl family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy We, the members of Lodge 35, Elk, express our deepest sympathy to the family of BILLY EUGENE BORDOVSKY of Elk, who passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Mass of Christian burial was held at 1 p.m.
Friday, November 30 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elk with Monsignor Isidore Rozycki officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Billy was born June 10, 1928, in Hallsburg, Texas, to Adolph and Annie Bordovsky He attended school in Hallsburg and Riesel. On October 28, 1950, he married Rosalie Pechacek and moved to the Elk community. He worked at TXU for 31 years. Upon his retirement, he continued to pursue his interests in farming, gardening, and woodworking. He was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elk. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Betty Swaner; and grandson Kevin Kasik. He is survived by wife Rosalie Bordovsky; sons Charles Bordovsky of Elk, Jim Bordovsky of Garland, and Wendel Bordovsky and wife Khaki of Elk; daughters Joan Kasik and husband John of Bellmead and Lisa McLesky and husband Rusty of Burnet; brother Theodore Bordovsky and wife Josie of Elk; sisters Olene Bonds and husband Jake of Waco, Marguerite Brinkley of San Antonio, and Dorothy Jurecka of Waco; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons. Billy was a member of Lodge 35, Elk. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Cemetery Association, 301 St. Martin’s Church Road, West, Texas 76691. May he rest in peace. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Kubitza —SPJST—
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Vážení bratři a mile sestry, Pravidelná čtvrtletní schůze našeho řádu Jaromír Slovenské podporující jednoty státu Texasu ve Westu, Tx. se konala 2 listopadu 2007 za poměrně hojné účasti členstva. President Wilis zahájil schůzi, přivítal přítomné, složili jsme přísahu americké vlajce a uctili památku našich zemřelých členů a členek a také ostatních zemřelých ve světě. President Willis oznámil radostnou právu, že pro náš řád pracuje několik nových pojišt’ovacích agentů v Hill okresu a proto je nutné, abychom oznámili naším příbuzným v Hill okresu, že mají možnost získat velmi prospěšnou životní pojistku. O činnosti těchto nových agentů se dovíme ještě později a poskytujme jim veškerou pomoc. Naše sekretářka Ann Emery
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December 14 Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (Hoelscher Haus)—will be one of the participating businesses in the Holiday Open House sponsored by the La Grange Chamber of Commerce. The Museum, located at 250 West Fairgrounds Road (TCHCC) in La Grange, will be open from noon to 6 p.m. For information, call the chamber office (979) 9685756. December 15 Christmas Under the Stars—at TCHCC Sanford Schmid
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přečetla zápis z minulé schůze a byl přijat tak, jak byl čten. Naše pokladní Mary Lou Mynář přednesla velmi dobrou zprávu a ta byla přijata tak, jak byla čtena. Naše koordinátorka bratrské činnosti Jean Maléř upozornila na soutěž trofejí zastřelených srnců, na žádosti o stipendium pro naše mladé členy a na soutěž ve hře o domina bude v lednu roku 2008 v Temple, Tx. Naše vedoucí mládeže Lisa Darnell upozornila na sbírku finančních prostředků pro Klub mládeže a požádala členstvo o pomoc do ledna roku 2008. Očekávaá větší počet členů mládeže v novém roku 2008. Měli také pěknou čarodějnickou zábavu. Naše pokladní Mary Lou Mynář pak vysvětlila, že úřad finanční tajemnice není nutný, protože práci si rozdělili mezi sebou jiní úředníci, členské příspěvky jsme zrušili a její práce byla jenom sledovat peníze z Hlavní úřadovny. Proto navrhla, abychom zrušili úřad finančního tajemníka u našeho řádu, její návrh
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Each Tuesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive in Taylor, 6:30 to approximately 8:30 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.
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Amphitheater, 250 West Fairground Road, La Grange. 6 to 7 p.m.; refreshments 7 to 8 p.m. $3 per adult/children under 12 free. For information, call (888) 785-4500; or visit www.czechtexas.org. January 26, 2008 TCGS Goes Outside the Box in 2008 Annual Membership Meeting/Luncheon—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, Caldwell, Texas. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event includes guest speakers, Taylor Czech Chorus, SPJST Beseda exhibition, Frenstat Museum video/display, research books, Christmas ornament factory video, sales table plus other exhibits/presentations. Lunch will be served. For registration information, contact Sallie Wendt (713) 682-6262; or via email swmw@hal-pc.org.; or TCGS President Charlene Hurta (979) 849-0348; or via email fhurta@brazosport.edu.
tavbu a úpravu naší síně. Vánoční besídka se uskuteční v neděli 2. prosince 2007, je připraveno dobré jídlo a příjemná zábava, pan svatý Mikuláš a paní Mikulášová nás navštíví a proto musíme být hodní chlapci a děvčata, aby nám něco nadělil. Proto všichni přijd’te, aby měl svatý Mikuláš co dělat. Schůze byla ukončena a příšti
byl schválen tak, jak byl přednesen. Ve volbách byli všichni dosavadní úředníci jednomyslně zvoleni, rovněž tak členové výborů. Jako doporučení činnosti pro příští rok se musíme zaměřit na získání mladých lidí do našeho řádu, protože mladí lidé jsou aktivnější a naší přátelé by mohli najít vhodné mladé lidi k práci. President Willis ukázal plaketu, kterou uctíme příspěvky lidí na přes-
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Scenes from Dime Box Country Christmas Saturday, December 1, 2007 • Dime Box, Texas 2007-2008 SPJST State King Colby Havemann visits with 2006-2007 Miss CzechSlovak USA Sarah Middlebrook at the Dime Box Country Christmas. Sarah displays a copy of Krasna Kralovna — Beautiful Queen, a coloring and activity book that she created. 2007 Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Maranne Beran rides in the Dime Box Country Christmas parade on Saturday, December 1. She is accompanied by her Czech Little Sister.
schůze se bude konat dne 7. března 2008. Slosování vyhrála Lisa Darnell a Ivonne Nors. S bratrským pozdravem. Jan Vaculík —SPJST—
TCHCC plans Christmas events All are invited to enjoy a bit of Christmas cheer at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, located on the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange. Several events will be taking place that will surely bring a smile to the faces of the participants. On Friday, December 14, the TCHCC Visitors’ Center at the Kalich House will again be open with refreshments available as the center participates in the city-wide open houses of various businesses. The open houses will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.
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On Saturday, December 15, the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater will be the site of the the Second Annual Christmas under the Stars. The onstage performances will begin at 6 p.m. with hot chocolate and cookies available. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a guided hayride through the Texas Czech Village. We hope all will celebrate the holiday spirit. For more information, contact the TCHCC office (979) 968-9399; (888) 785-4500; or email czechtx@verizon.net. —SPJST—
TCGS announces new membership chair Lifetime member, joining TCGS on its third meeting in 2001, Merlene Bravenec has become the membership chair for the Texas Czech Genealogical Society. Merlene has served numerous times at the registration table for TCGS events. She has been a speaker at conferences and written articles for the Ceske Stopy. She has also worked on a
number of the society projects including Czech Family Histories Volumes I, II, III and IV, and the most recent Welcome To Hovezi books, published by TCGS. Her love of travel has taken her to numerous countries, but Temple is home to her and her husband, Anton. The TCGS members welcome Merlene to this position. TCGS also invites you to join our society. We are known as Texas’ premier Czech genealogical resource and stand behind our motto: “A genealogical society founded by Texas Czech
SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin New Year’s Eve Dance May your house and home be filled with love, joy and peace this CHRISTmas Season. The Texas Czech Genealogical Society
702 Highway 95 North • Elgin
Monday December 31, 2007 Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Polka/Waltz/Mix Music
8 p.m. to 12 midnight • $10 per person No Reservations
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genealogists dedicated to helping you with your Czech genealogy.” For more information, contact Merlene at 3201 Buckeye Lane in Temple, Texas 76502. She can also be reached at (254) 778-7285 or email bravema@sbcglobal.net. —SPJST—
Czech Heritage Society offers scholarship
The Czech Heritage Society of Texas is accepting applications for the Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship. The $500 stipend was established in memory of the late Victor Alfons Peter, who died in 1996. The Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior to help further his or her education. As part of their application students will write a 300-word essay on either of two topics. The topics are: A Family Member Who Represents Czech Heritage A Family Member Who Contributed to the Czech Heritage in the United States In addition, a high school transcript; two letters of recommendation; 200-word autobiography; a 100word statement explaining what he or she plans to study in college or at the
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university; list of 10 ways in which he or she has had contact with Czech culture; and a cover sheet including the student’s name, address, phone number, and high school name, address, and phone number. Students do not have to be associated with the Czech Heritage Society or be of Czech origin to apply. The deadline for accepting scholarship applications for the Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship is February 28, 2008. Send your application to: The Czech Heritage Society of Texas; Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship; 4117 Willowbend; Houston, Texas 77025. For information, call Patricia Parma (281) 342-4898. —SPJST—
Czech Christmas Traditions by David Creighton From Prague.TV December 1, 2004 (updates October 31, 2007)
Despite creeping commercialism, old favorites like Mikuláš, carp and cookies survive and thrive.
Czech Christmas: the pernicious influence of Santa, and the season start in October.
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Not what you wanted to hear but, unfortunately, globalization is making Christmas in the Czech Republic just like anywhere else. Czechs, however, seem to have been spared the fast track to insanity offered by Slade’s mindlessly stupid Merry Xmas Everybody being played as soon as they set foot inside a shop from Halloween onward – so far, at least. But don’t worry – the essential traditions of Czech Christmas continue, despite the advent of shopping malls and piped carols. For one thing, part of the attraction of a Czech Christmas is that some of the clichés pictured on Christmas cards actually do bear a resemblance to reality. Snow is a possibility, and even at the rather fake Olde Worlde market in Old Town Square, the heart of Prague’s tourist mayhem, the scene is enough to make even the most heartless cynic get a little sentimental. As in other countries, Christmas in the Czech Republic happens in two distinct stages: the first part coming at the beginning of December, around St. Nicholas Eve, and the second on December 24, when families get together to celebrate the main Christmas event. The season kicks off on December
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5, the eve of the feast day of St. Nicholas (Mikuláš, in Czech). Threesomes representing an angel, a devil (or more commonly these days, a devil and a devil) and St. Nicholas, a figure dressed up as a bishop, with old cotton wool for a beard, are found tramping round neighborhoods looking for children to interrogate about their behavior over the last year. Sweets are at the ready, although judging by the pictures of terrorized toddlers in the papers each year, child psychologists might be more appropriate. Frightened children apart, it’s an enjoyable occasion, not least for cotton wool producers and companies that manufacture flashing illuminated devil horns. Christmas fever continues to gain momentum after St. Nicholas has
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done his rounds, and the focal point of Czech Christmas is December 24. The Christmas tree is decorated in the afternoon, and in the evening, whole families get together to enjoy the Christmas meal. The meal traditionally involves carp, that unfortunate fish you see being butchered by men in overalls on street corners. Carp is usually fried in breadcrumbs, and walking through the streets early on Christmas Eve, when everyone is frying at the same time, Prague smells like a giant fish and chip shop. This is particularly noticeable if you walk through an area of paneláks, when the smell of simultaneous frying from several hundred apartments can be almost overwhelming. Some people eschew breadcrumbs, and many Czech families will tell you
their special way of preparing the fish is the best. Such family pride, and arguments about the best way to cook the fish show how carp seems to elicit fanatical devotion and loathing in equal measure. I never previously realized that a fish could arouse such passions, though it’s not that surprising, I suppose, given that many people end up in hospital each year with fish bones stuck in their throats. There’s no sitting on the fence when it comes to carp. After tasting it myself, I’m firmly against it - you might as well feed me with wallpaper paste. On the upside, the fish is accompanied by potato salad, which definitely does get my vote - but it has to be homemade. The version you get in the shops just isn’t the same. After the meal, it’s time for everyone to leave the room. Then a bell is rung and everyone comes back in to find their presents, which have materialized under the tree. As elsewhere, December 25 and 26 are holidays, too, and it’s a lazy time, with not much happening until New Year’s Eve, which many Czech people spend in the mountains.
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New Year’s Eve Dance Located 5 miles east of Temple on Highway 53
Monday, December 31, 2007 Justin Cole Psencik
and the Dakota Country Band 8 p.m. to 12 midnight • $10 per person Doors open at 6 p.m. Bar and kitchen open. Black-eye peas and cornbread will be served at midnight. Advanced tickets sold at Ratibor Country Grill - (254) 982-2255
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After the holidays things go back to normal, but it’s not quite back to normal - there’s a fair chance that the remaining Christmas sweets, those intricate little pastries (vánoční cukroví) which every housewife seems to make in industrial quantities, will make a last-gasp appearance. Colleagues come in to work bearing these ubiquitous delicacies and try to foist them on you. Soon the workplace is awash with them, as everyone has the same idea. There are boxes of them, and boxes and boxes. People look sheepish, wondering if they’ll be the one who pushes the whole office over the edge simply because nobody can face any more of the things . . . Once they’ve gone you feel a little sad, though, and then it dawns on you that Christmas is truly and finally over. —SPJST—
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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 Saturday, December 15—Private Christmas party Friday, December 21—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) 5932222. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. LODGE 18, ELGIN Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polka/waltz/mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $10 per person. Blackeyed peas, corn bread, sausage and coffee will be served after the dance. No reservations. Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 2814534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility.
LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, December 29—Private wedding Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: Shilo Country (with Terry Taylor) 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 Thursday, December 13—Lodge monthly meeting Sunday, December 16—Martinek Christmas party Friday, December 21—STRUDEL BAKE SALE Saturday, December 22—Dining room rental Monday, December 24—Dining room rental Tuesday, December 25—Dining room rental Saturday, December 29—rental Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: Jak Se Do Band and Ennis Czech Boys Band 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 Wednesday, December 12—Bobby Jay Five Band Friday, December 14—Texas Pioneers Friday, December 21—The Lawmen Saturday, December 22—Denny Hamilton and the Memories Friday, December 28—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: Debonaires. $20 per person. ADULT MEETINGS - second Wednesday of the month, 6:30; YOUTH MEETINGS - second Sunday of the month, 3 p.m. Yout Leader Cristy Girod (512) 281-4719. MUSIC - second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; MUSIC - Fridays 7:30 to 11 p.m., old-fashioned hamburgers by Thrall 4-H; SENIOR CITIZENS’ DOMINOES - first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. followed by covered dish meal; BUNCO - every third Thursday of the month— men and women invited—6:30 p.m. light meal, 7
VĚSTNÍK to 8:30 p.m. - Bunco, games; HALL RENTAL INFO: (512) 352-9139; HALL LOCATION: 5025 FM 619, Taylor, Texas. 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 at 7:30 p.m. Note: The youth club will meet now the second Thursday of each month before the adult meeting; the youth are encouraged and invited to stay for the adult meeting. For the November meeting, the youth club will meet the same day as the adult lodge from 4:30 -6:30 p.m. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Henrietta Yates (361) 578-5543. LODGE 35, ELK Friday, December 15—Smokin Gun Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve: Cherokee Rose Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying “Elk”. Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month starting at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the adult and youth club meetings at 1 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items are provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcome. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 778-1450. For information on lodge activities, call FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Any questions or assistance with insurance certificates, call Secretary Lillie Matejka O’Shields (979) 7781450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Monday, December 24—No bingo Monday, December 31—No bingo Sunday, January 13, 2008—Meeting, 2 p.m. Lunch follows meeting. *Members are asked to bring desserts for catered noon meal. **Members are asked to bring a meat dish or casserole for potluck meal. The lodge will furnish desserts. 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 Lillian Bartek (979) 543-9028; 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, December 15—Private Saturday, December 22—Open Saturday, December 29—Open Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone (254) 985-2548. For rentals, please contact Edwin Pechal (254) 9852282; or (254) 984-2255. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility.
LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladies Bunco night on the second Tuesday of each month. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games then wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. Hall is located at 10450 FM 619 - four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please call Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department. LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. Please note: Youth club meetings are held at Lone Star Hall every second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day). LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings at 2 p.m. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sundays of March and June and on the second Sundays of September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Meal served at 1 p.m. and the meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 854-8423. LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Youth club meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. Board of directors meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. For hall rentals, call Linda Hill (254) 657-9595; or the lodge hall (254) 657-2485. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Please Note: There will be no Fellowship Day in November or December. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164/home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, December 15—Ed Gerlach, big band music, polka/variety. Dress Code*. $12 per person. Saturday, December 22—Czech Melody Masters, Texas Czech and new western swing. $7 per person Saturday, December 29—No dance Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: Vrazel’s Polka Band, polka/variety. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
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VĚSTNÍK Saturday, January 5, 2008—Gary Henneke Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, January 12—Texas Legend Czech Band, polka/variety. $7 p/p Saturday, January 19—Knights of Dixie Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code $11 per person Saturday, January 26—No dance
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 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. 3-00-621-2077-41001.
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 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, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: Charlie Patteson. For reservations/details, call Joyce (817) 624-1361. Sunday, January 6, 2008—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 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Call (979) 885-6786 for location. 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) 203-8712; 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) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m.
LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 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 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 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 172, PASADENA Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: Cool Water Band Lodge hall is located at 3609 Preston Road in Pasadena. Executive board and trustees meet on the first Monday of each month at 12 noon. Regular lodge meeting is held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The hall is available for rentals for your special event. For information, call Vicki (281) 542-1774. Dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Dancing hours are from 8 p.m. until midnight. Admission is $6 per adult and children 12 years and under are free. For inquiries or reservations, call lodge phone (281) 487-3297. We need your
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name, your phone number, and how many will be in your party. Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility. BYOB is back.
or any other event. Call Alma Schulz (281) 3511045 or (281) 373-9482 for information, rentals, or reservations.
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. 1-74-1808390-7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.
LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
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 Note: Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall. Beginning November 2007, meetings will begin at 7 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) 2551554 or (512) 771-4948. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Munday’s office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan Kroger’s). LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the lodge hall located at 197 Hughes Road. Regular dances are on the third Saturday night of each month from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Helen Boyd (936) 632-2849. For dance reservations, call Marilynn Page (936) 632-1124. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month and begin with a potluck meal served at 2 p.m. Lodge provides the meat. Youth club meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday. Activities are planned for ages kindergarten through high school senior. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas, 77429 — off Highway 290 West at Skinner. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirements, reunions, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries,
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 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. 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 255, KATY Lodge meetings are held on the second Saturday at 4 p.m. at The Bridgewater Clubhouse, 3023 North Mason Road in Katy. For location directions, call Lynn Johnsen (832) 875-5204. 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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