Vestnik 2009 04 08 by SPJST

Volume 97 Number 14

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Benevolence

H E R A L D

Humanity

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Brotherhood

April 8, 2009

S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living: Expansion Begins

We’d like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt best wishes to you and your family at Eastertime. We hope that your holiday and the spring season are filled with much joy and good health.

LEFT PHOTO: Artist’s rendering of the expanded S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living facility in Taylor. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured at the March 26 groundbreaking ceremony for the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living expansion, are, left to right, Bud Swanson (Senior Superintendent, EBCO General Contractor, Ltd.); Lewis Gissel (Senior Vice President, Capital One Bank); Diane Volek (Assistant Administrator, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home); Jane Stauffer (S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Administrator); Rest Home

Interest Rates ......................................3 Family Fun Dates ................................3 District News........................................7 Lodge Section....................................10 Reunions ............................................19 In Memoriam ......................................19

The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Board of Directors recognized the need for assisted living in early 2000. The directors put together a plan to build the first phase consisting of 24 rooms. S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living opened its doors in December 2003. The facility built 24 rooms of various sizes and styles. The board continued to envision the need for additional care for the elderly of the area who need assistance. Now, the non-profit organization is expanding its existing structure to meet those needs. Ground was officially broken on Thursday, March 26, 2009, for the ex-

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Board of Directors Howard Leshikar (District Two), George Pauling (Vice President/District Three), and Lonnie Lostak (Secretary/District Five); Woody Richards (S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 Administrator); Rest Home Directors Billy Rollwitz (Treasurer/District Four) and Donnie Victorick (President/District One); Greg Hunteman, AIA (President, Pi Architects); John Egger (President, EBCO General Contractor, Ltd.); and Jim Neil (Senior Vice President, Lancaster Pollard).

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

Death Claims......................................20 Youth Section.....................................21 Vestnik Project...................................22 Youth Merit Points.............................24 Czech Culture ....................................27 Activities Calendar ............................29

pansion to the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living facility in Taylor. The expansion will add 36 rooms to its current 24. The present facility has 15,875 square feet. The expansion will include an additional 37,278 square feet for a total of 53,153 square feet. “I am very excited about the expansion of the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living facility in Taylor,” S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes and Assisted Living Board of Directors President Donnie Victorick said. “This has been in the works for some time as far as planning and visualizing what needed to be done. We are looking forward to its completion and

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Lodge 88 Houston honors Vrazelsʼ Polka Band

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Lodge 97 Placedo Sales Agent Charles Garrett honored

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SPJST gives to Czech Heritage Museum

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

SPJST HERALD

SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org

VESTNIK EDITOR/ 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

SUPREME LODGE 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 LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 778-3720 • Mobile: (254) 721-4739 email: leonardm@spjst.com

DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM 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/VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, CFFM 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

COMMITTEES BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: dimebox4@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416 cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 email: alkercho@sbcglobal.net District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-3430 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 email: landbhouse@juno.com

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372., Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264 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 - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Ct., East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461

District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262

INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 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 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 1100 Hospital Boulevard, Floresville, Texas 78114 - (210) 535-4916

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 FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS Office: (254) 773-1575 email: jerrymik@spjst.com

FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER PHILIP McBEE, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: philipmcbee@aol.com 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 • email: borsak@tconline.net DISTRICT TWO - Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE - Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR - Bobby Gene Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 450-3748 Home: (325) 947-0027 • Office: (325) 657-8400 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 - Contact Home Office, Phil McBee or Jim Wiest for assistance.

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-Gonzalez - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 - (713) 649-6138 District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-7120 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 1100 Hospital Boulevard, Floresville, Texas 78114 - (210) 535-4916 email: wap6564@felpsis.net CZECH HERITAGE MUSEUM AND GENEALOGY CENTER Executive Director Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935 • www.chmgc.com email: ssandiwicker@aol.com

Editor’s Note

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Veselé Velikonoce

Easter in the Czech Republic is a fun

time. Many traditions are still observed and practiced, especially in villages, and different regions may have their own traditions and customs. Many symbols of Easter are related to the spring and beginning of new life. In the Czech Republic, Easter symbols include:

Eggs and Kraslice The hand-painted or decorated egg (kraslice) is the most recognizable symbol of Czech Easter. Easter eggs are decorated by girls to be given to boys on Easter Monday. There are many techniques to decorate Easter eggs, and they usually require a certain level of skill. Different materials can be used, such as bee’s wax, straw (hay), watercolors, onion peels, picture stickers. There are no limitations in creating pretty, colorful eggs. Baby Animals—Lamb, Bunny Rabbit, Chicken One Easter tradition is to bake a lamb, but in the Czech Republic real lamb is usually replaced by one made from gingerbread.

Pussywillow and Pomlázka Young, live pussywillow twigs are thought to bring health and youth to anyone who is whipped with them. A pomlázka (from pomladit or “make younger”) - a braided whip made from pussywillow twigs - has therefore been used for centuries by boys who go caroling on Easter Monday and symbolically whip girls on the legs. Boys used to make their own pomlázky in the past (the more twigs, the more difficult it was to braid one), but this tradition and skill is long gone and pomlázky can be bought in stores and on the streets. Some men don’t even bother and use a single twig or even a wooden spoon! The Color Red Red and other bright colors symbolize health, joy, happiness and new life that comes with the spring.

The Days Before Easter Sunday Children finish school on Ugly

Wednesday (škaredá středa), which is a good idea because they need to spend some serious time on making Easter what it should be. In the evening of Green Thursday (Zelený čtvrtek), every boy in the village equips himself with a wooden rattle (řehtačka), which is specially made for the purpose, the boys form a group and walk through the village, rattling their rattles vigorously so the noise can be heard from afar. The meaning of the rattling is to chase away Judas. The same procedure repeats on Good Friday (Velký pátek) and then one more time on White Saturday (Bílá sobota) when the boys don't only walk through the village but stop at every house in the morning and rattle until they’re given money which they then split between themselves. Easter Sunday Easter Sunday (Neděle velikonoční) is a day of preparations for Easter Monday. Girls paint, color, and decorate eggs, if they haven’t done so before, and boys prepare their pomlázkas!

Easter Monday Easter Monday (Pondělí velikonoční) is a day off, the day of the pomlázka. The origin of the pomlázka tradition (pomlázka meaning both the whip and the tradition itself) dates back to pagan times. Its original purpose and symbolic meaning is to chase away illness and bad spirits and bring health and youth for the rest of the year to everyone who is whipped with the young pussywillow twigs. Boys would whip girls lightly on the legs and possibly douse them with water, which had a similar symbolic meaning. An Easter carol, usually asking for an egg or two, would be recited by the boy while whipping. The girl would then reward the boy with a painted egg or candy and tie a ribbon around his pomlázka. As the boys progressed through the village, their bags filled up with eggs and their pomlázkas were adorned with more and more colorful ribbons. Happy Easter! - Veselé Velikonoce! Source: http://www.stopin-prague.com/ blog/czech-easter —SPJST—

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Membersʼ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by 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 VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

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Family Fun and Important Dates

April 10 April 11 April 15

April 18 April 18 April 18 April 18

April 19 April 19 April 19

April 25

April 25 April 25

April 25 April 26

April 26

April 26 May 2 May 2 May 3 May 9 May 10 May 16

May 17

May 23 June 7 June 7 June 12-14 June 20 June 20 June 23-28 June 25-28 June 26 June 28 July 4 July 4 July 4 July 10-12 July 12-15

July 12 July 16-19 July 19 July 19 July 23-26 July 24-27 July 24-26

Good Friday Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club Easter Egg Hunt (2) Texas Fraternal Congress Legislative Awareness Day State Capitol, Austin SPJST Bloominʼ Temple Car Show • Temple SPJST Float • Smithville Jamboree Parade (1) District Five Spring Meeting • Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 107, Floresville Member/Volunteer Appreciation Banquet (7) District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 17, New Tabor District Two Core Challenge • Lionsʼ Park, Temple Lodge 196, Houston-West Meeting/ Easter Egg Hunt/Picnic (5) SPJST Three-Gun Shooting Tournament Gunsmoke Shooting Range, Snook SPJST Float • Needville Youth Fair Parade (5) District Four Spring Meeting St. Elizabethʼs University Parish, Lubbock SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm: Come Czech Us Out! District Three Spring Meeting Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Six Spring Meeting American Legion Hall, Moulton Lodge 29, Taylor Czech Historic Lodge Hallʼs 75th Anniversary (2) Lodge 38, Kovar Annual Picnic (1) JOIN HANDS DAY Lodge 51, Ellinger Workday (1) Lodge 28, East Bernard 50-Year Pin Presentation The Cafe, East Bernard (6) SPJST Float • Granger Lakefest Parade (2) Lodge 24, Cyclone Motherʼs Day Barbecue (2) SPJST State Horseshoe/Washer Tournament SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Ledbetter District Seven Spring Meeting Hosted by Lodge 133, San Antonio SPJST Float • National Polka Festival Parade, Ennis (3) Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic (2) Lodge 88, Houston Homecoming Celebration (5) LIT Retreat at Cooper Farm, Ledbetter District Three YAD • Lodge 84, Dallas District Four YAD • Culpepperʼs, Abilene Sokol Slet, Fort Worth (3) District Six Camp • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm SPJST Float • Sokol Slet Parade, Fort Worth (3) District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston SPJST Float • Fourth of July Parade, Belton (2) SPJST Float • Fourth of July Parade, Seguin (7) Lodge 172, Pasadena Fourth of July Dance (5) District Five Camp • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm District Two Camp Woodmen of the World, Brownwood District Seven YAD • Poteet VFW District One Camp • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm District Six YAD • Taiton Community Center Lodge 51, Ellinger Picnic (1) District Seven Camp • Echo Hill Ranch, Medina District Three Camp • Buffalo Ridge, Lake Whitney District Four Camp • Camp Butman, Merkel

Auction, Prize Drawing Items Needed for April 25 Event at Cooper Farm

Members, lodges and youth clubs are encouraged to donate auction and prize drawing items for the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm “Come Czech Us Out!” set for Saturday, April 25, 2009. The event will be held at Cooper Farm, located at 2001 Waldeck Road in Ledbetter, Texas, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities will include facility tours, games for youth, exhibitions, food and drink concessions, prize drawings, and a live auction. A special performance by Wallachian Ensemble Radhost from Trojanovice, Czech Republic, will perform traditional Czech music and

song at 1:30 p.m. Radhost members include Bohumir Holub, Vlasta Holubova, Lenka Pustejovska, Jirina Mickova and Petr Adamek. A barbecue brisket and sausage dinner fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. for $7 per plate. For ticket information, contact SPJST State Youth Director John Hoelscher (254) 534-0681, any ENC board member, or email spjstenc@gmail.com. To donate an item for the auction or prize drawing, contact SYD Hoelscher or ENC District One Director Susan Skrabanek (979) 2723440 or email spjst@aol.com. —SPJST—

THREE-GUN SHOOTING TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, APRIL 25 IN SNOOK

The 2009 SPJST Three-Gun Shooting Tournament is Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m. at Gunsmoke Shooting Range, located just east of Snook and eight miles west of College Station on Highway 60, then south on County Road 295. The contest includes skeet shooting competition - two rounds of skeet (50 clay birds); rifle shooting competition - 20 shots at 100 yards with a hunting rifle (no tripods, bench rests or supports; no .22 caliber rifles); and pistol shooting competition - 15 shots at three yards and 15 shots at 15 yards.

Shotgun ammo will be provided by SPJST. Rifle and pistol ammo must be provided by the shooter. Registration is $60 per person for all categories; $25 registration fee for each separately. To register, call Tammy (254) 773-1575 or visit www.spjst.org. Prizes will be awarded for each category and high overall shooter. The grand prize is a Benelli Nova Pump 12-gauge shotgun, and the youth grand prize is a $150 Academy Sports and Outdoors gift card. Spectators are welcome. —SPJST—

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 6.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.75% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life

Home or Farm Mortgages Universal Life 5.00% for Annualized* 75% Owner Residence Property

5.00% for 1 to 15 years 5.50% for 16 to 20 years 6.00% for 21 to 30 years Farm Property

5.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.00% for 11 to 20 years 85% Owner Residence Property

7.00% for 1 to 30 years

Annuities

Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized*

Annuity II 4.15% for Annualized*

Annuity III 4.15% for Annualized*

Annuity IV 4.15% for Annualized* * Rates effective 2/01/09 through 4/30/09.

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%

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

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Scenes from S.P.J.ST. Assisted Living Expansion Groundbreaking Thursday, March 26, 2009 • Taylor, Texas

TOP LEFT PHOTO: S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes and Assisted Living Board of Directors President Donnie Victorick, left, speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony. Looking over his notes is S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Administrator Woody Richards. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Attendees at the ceremony. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes and Assisted Living Board of Directors are, left to right, Howard Leshikar - District Two; Vice President George Pauling - District Three; Secretary Lonnie Lostak - District Five; Treasurer Billy Rollwitz - District Four; and President Donnie Victorick - District One. Not present were Charles Bucek District Six and Jerry Sijansky - District Seven. BELOW LEFT PHOTO:

Taylor Chamber of Commerce President Rob Bauman, Taylor Mayor ProTem Ella Jez, Rest Home Assistant Administrator Diane Volek, Assisted Living Administrator Jane Stauffer, TEDC Representative Carrie Orts, Rest Home Administrator Woody Richards, and Assisted Living Social Coordinator Liz Haisler. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Volunteer Alma Konze and Jason Schaefer of Taylor Daily Press. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Howard Leshikar of Lodge 48, Beyersville; George Pauling of Lodge 66, Waco; Sylvia and Billy Rollwitz of Lodge 49, Rowena; Eloise and Lonnie Lostak of Lodge 139, Danbury; and Janice and Donnie Victorick of Lodge 9, Snook.

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Staff members gather for a photo. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are Taylor Brethren Church Pastor James D. Hejl who delivered the ceremony’s closing prayer, Rest Home Assistant Administrator Diane Volek, Assisted Living Administrator Jane Stauffer, and Rest Home Administrator Woody Richards. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are Rest Home Office Assistant Shelley Werchan, Diane Volek, Rest Home Director of Nursing Marlene Durio, and Woody Richards. LEFT PHOTO: Director Howard Leshikar explains the history of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes. RIGHT PHOTO: Delicious refreshments were served after the ceremony.

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S.P.J.S.T. breaks ground on expansion

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

By Jason Schaefer • Taylor Daily Press • Friday, March 27, 2009

Facility only one of its kind in Central Texas

Construction on the 36-room expansion to the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living facility in Taylor began Thursday, March 26, 2009, at a groundbreaking ceremony for the project, expected to be complete by February 2010. The expansion will add between 16 and 20 jobs and increase the facility’s capacity to 60 residents from 24. Waiting lists for the facility consistently rise to more than 40 candidates, which shows the need for more space according to Administrator Woody Richards. The $6.86 million project — down from the previous estimate of $8.25 million —will retain all features in the original plan, though managers were able to shave more than $1 million from the project by using a competitive general contractor, EBCO Ltd. Acquiring the money to fund the project was not easy, Richards said, and the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Board of Directors was lucky to find an ally with Capital One. “They were not injured (in the financial market) as much as a lot of people were,” Richards said. “We got this funding through (bank) bonding, non-profit bonding, which are tax-exempt bonds.” The S.P.J.S.T.’s nature as a non-profit organization is an advantage when it comes to handling money.

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to serving the people in the Taylor area as well as surrounding communities and even other parts of the state.” The new expansion will have more amenities, and the decor and structure will be more appealing, attractive, and spacious. The appearance of the existing facility will change dramatically. Pi Architects of Austin, which specializes in building independent and assisted living and long-term care facilities, is heading up the project’s innovative design by incorporating new ideas into the expansion. For example, the facility will have workout rooms to maintain physical fitness. There will be eight different types and sizes of rooms to meet different needs of residents. Hallways will be separated into different pods. Each area will be decorated differently to maintain ease of identification for the residents. In addition, each pod will have its own name to assist with identification. Entry to the facility will be changed and improved with covered loading areas to allow easy access to buses and cars. Landscaping will also be improved with more trees, bushes,

Houston. “They don’t go around spending millions of dollars like this on projects,” Richards said. For-profit assisted living facilities exist in Granger, Bartlett, Georgetown and Round Rock, but the S.P.J.S.T. facilities in Taylor are the only non-profits of their kind in East Williamson County, Richards said. Rooms in the expansion will range between 506 and 923 square feet and will be priced between $3,000 and $4,100 per month. —SPJST—

Since there are no corporate entities or owners providing for the S.P.J.S.T. facilities, revenue does not rise above the administrative level. Because of this model, the money stays under the supervision of the organization, which in turn is able to keep enhanced staff and provide quality care for residents, Richards said. The business model will also allow S.P.J.S.T. to manage the long-term loan easier. The rent acquired through new residents of the expansion should pay for the project alone, Richards said previously. The expansion is one of a kind, Richard said, especially since the nearest S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Facility is in Needville, about 43 miles southwest of

and flowers planted by professional landscapers. Sprinklers will be incorporated to assure proper watering. The dining room will also be enlarged to serve 60 residents’ meals. “It’s going to be one of the most beautiful living facilities in this part of the state,” Rest Home Administrator Woody Richards said. “We feel there’s a high demand for that service, and people have continued to approach us for the rooms. Ours are staying full all the time.” He added that with the money acquired through rent, the addition should “pay for itself.” EBCO Construction from Cameron, Texas, is the project’s contractor. The company also built the original assisted living facility in Taylor. Capital One Bank is funding the expansion through tax-exempt bonds in the amount of $6,860,000. “The individuals who now reside in S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living experience things they have never done and visit places they have never been at their

age,” Assistant Administrator Diane Volek said. Transportation for outings is provided by the facility. The facility’s social director plans and chauffeurs residents to all types of places and events. “Dining and culinary experiences are exceptional,” Assistant Administrator Volek said. “The residents select meals prepared by two outstanding chefs.” Residents bring their furniture and decorate their rooms to suit themselves. Rooms are wired for telephones, televisions, computers, and all have audio safety systems that enable residents to summons assistance when there is that need. Rooms also have independent heat and cooling systems. “It’s very exciting for Taylor and the population that needs facilities like

this,” Assistant Administrator Volek added. “It’s going to be very beautiful, and it’s very needed in this area.” S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes, Inc. is a non-profit organization which owns and operates nursing homes located in Taylor and Needville, Texas. S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes, Inc. also owns and operates S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor. “The mission of our rest homes/assisted living facilities is to provide quality care for those in need,” Board President Victorick added. “I think we are doing this and will continue to do so in the years to come.” He said that the directors’ next goal is to upgrade the nursing home so that it will meet the quality of the new assisted living facility. “We have an excellent group of individuals serving in the administrative positions of our organization who have provided the insight to let the Rest Home Board know what is needed, and we feel we are in a position to provide these needs for those who have reached an age of retirement,” Board President Victorick said. “We look forward to providing this special care through a dedicated staff and administration who continue to strive to provide the quality care which we feel is of utmost importance.” —SPJST—

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

From the President’s Department

State FAC announces spring events

Dear Members, Thanks to all members and lodges who participated in this year’s 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive and Memorial Fund Scholarship Drive. Donations are still coming in for the drive, which concluded March 31. Watch the Vestnik in April for the final tally. Many high school seniors and undergraduate students will be able to continue their higher education because of your kindness and generosity. Bloomin’ Temple Festival The Bloomin’ Temple Festival will be held in Temple April 16 through 19. The SPJST Car Show is Saturday, April 18. If you get a chance, please come out for a good time! For additional information or to volunteer with the car show, please contact David Nauert (254) 534-0809 or Melanie Zavodny (254) 534-0807; email melaniez@vvm.com; or visit www.bloomintemple.org.

Legislative Awareness Day April 15 is Legislative Awareness Day at the State Capitol in Austin. Fraternal organizations from across the state of Texas will gather on the grounds to prepare hot dogs for the legislators and their staff. The mission that fraternals want to accomplish is to let the legislators know of all the good fraternal benefit societies do for communities and needy individuals. At the conclusion of the day, the prize drawing for “Bowl for the Kids” will be held. Winners will be listed in my next letter. If any member happens to be in the Austin area, please feel free to stop by, lend a hand, or just visit. Likewise, if anybody wants to be on the work schedule that day, please call me (210) 413-3053. SPJST Three-Gun Shooting Tournament The Three-Gun Shooting Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 25 at Gunsmoke Shooting Range, located just east of Snook. Non-shooters are also welcome to come out and enjoy the event. Gunsmoke Shooting Range is located at the intersection of Farm Road 60 and CR 295 in eastern Burleson County.

The three events will include skeet competition (two rounds of skeet - 50 clay birds); rifle competition (20 shots at 100 yards with a hunting rifle; no target rifles allowed); and pistol competition (15 shots at three yards with a pistol and 15 shots at 15 yards). Shotgun ammo will be provided by SPJST. Shooter must provide rifle and pistol ammo. Registration is $60 per person for all three categories; $25 registration fee for each event if you choose to shoot only rifle, pistol or shotgun. There will be prizes for each category and high overall shooter. The grand prize will be a Benelli Nova Pump 12-gauge shotgun for adults (18 and over), courtesy of Slovacek’s Sausage and Citizen’s State Bank of Snook, Deanville, Caldwell, Somerville, Brenham and Navasota. The grand prize for youth under age 18 is a $150 gift card courtesy of Academy Sports and Outdoors. Registration can be made by visiting www.spjst.org in the fraternal section; contacting Tammy Martinez (254) 773-1575 or email tammym@spjst.com; or contacting the Gunsmoke Shooting Range. SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm will be hosting “Come Czech Us Out” on Saturday, April 25. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be facility tours, games, a prize drawing, etc. From 5 to 7 p.m., visitors will be able to enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner for $7. Those who participate in the ThreeGun Shooting Tournament will have plenty of time to travel to Ledbetter following the tournament to enjoy some of the fun, games, and dinner at the ENC.

Join Hands Day is May 2 Has your lodge made plans to get involved in Join Hands Day on May 2? It is a great way for the youth and adults in your lodge to take on a project together. I have heard of many wonderful projects being planned for this date. If your lodge has not made plans, you still have time to schedule a project in your community. Please note that the $100 incentive for your lodge to participate is still available as long as you register your event with the office of the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator by May 1. Unlike in previous years, you need to register your project only once to be

eligible in the judging for the Excellence Award. You may register prior to Join Hands Day or you can register your project following Join Hands Day. Ten awardees are selected from the registered volunteer projects that develop youth and adult partnerships on Join Hands Day. Each winning project receives a $1,000 check and an engraved glass award. Coordinating groups choose how the funds are used. Some organizations find it appropriate to donate the money to the beneficiary of the project or another benevolent cause. Others choose to save it as seed money for next year’s event. The criteria in selecting Excellence Award recipients, the most important consideration is the quality of the youth and adult partnership in planning and executing the event. Other criteria include the quality of the project to the neighborhood or to persons in need and the effectiveness of the mobilization group. Remember, you must register not later than June 1 to be eligible for any awards. Go to www.joinhandsday.org, click on “locate a project,” and then go to the left “Why Participate” and click on “project registration.” If you need additional information, please contact Tammy or me. You may also visit the Join Hands Day website at www.joinhandsday.org for ideas. Any members who are not involved in a Join Hands Day project are encouraged to come to ENC at Cooper Farm to participate in an SPJST Join Hands Day. State Youth Director John Hoelscher is currently working on a list of projects which need attention.

District Spring Meetings Several district spring meetings are yet to come. These meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about SPJST events and opportunities in your district. It is also an excellent opportunity to renew old friendships and create new friends. Please plan to attend the meeting in your district and meet your fellow SPJST members in your district.

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End-of-Summer Getaway Good times await you at the Corpus Christi End-of-Summer Getaway on Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9.

SPJST State Adult Horseshoe and Adult and Youth Washer Tournament The SPJST State Adult Horseshoe, Adult Washer and Youth Washer Tournament will be held Saturday, May 16. The location will be at ENC at Cooper Farm. Adults (ages 16 and above) will be able to participate only in one event (horseshoes or washers). The horseshoe tournament will be a team (twoperson) format. Teams can be mixed (man or woman). The youth (ages six to 15) and adults who elect to do so will pitch washers. The washer tournament will be a singles format. The youth will be separated into two divisions: D1 – ages 13 through 15; D2 – ages 6 through 12. You must be a current SPJST member to enter. Equipment will be provided by SPJST. For additional information or to pre-register, visit www.spjst.org You may also contact Tammy (254) 7731575; (800) 727-7578; or email tammym@spjst.com or myself (210) 413-3053 or email cejenke@wmconnect.com. As always, if you need assistance, please feel free to call me (210) 4133053, email cejenke@wmconnect.com, or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575. Your District FACs are also available to assist you. They are as follows: District One FAC Linda Gaas (979) 596-2606 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-01932 District Three FAC George Pauling (254) 754-7633 District Four FAC Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 235-8014 Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

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District News

Dear District One Readers, On Sunday, April 19, 2009, Lodge 17, New Tabor will host the District One Spring Meeting. We will begin with registration at 1:30 p.m. The business meeting will begin at 2 p.m. followed by an afternoon meal. Youth activities will include the Easter egg contest, games, and other outdoor activities.

District Three presents fall meeting minutes

The District Three Fall Fun Day was held Sunday, October 26, 2008, at SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth Sokol hall. Sister Kay Gerlich Weeks, District Three President, called the meeting to

The members of Lodge 17 look forward to seeing you at the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. Door prizes will be given. See you on the 19th. Fraternally, Susan Skrabanek District One Youth Counselor —SPJST—

order. Everyone was asked to stand for the posting of colors by district flag bearers. Tommy Weeks of Lodge 183, Arlington led the Pledge of Allegiance and the youth motto. Lodge 154, Fort Worth President Jerry Milan welcomed everyone on behalf of the lodge. Sister Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President, gave the response and recognized visitors. Distinguished guests were Leonard and Dorothy Mikeska,

Johnnie Krizan, and Johnny Wiseman. Sister Kay Weeks turned the meeting over to District Three Assistant Youth Counselor Lynda Novak. The attending youth presided over a memorial for Sara Pace. Rome Milan and Jerry Milan explained the 2009 International Sport and Cultural Festival being hosted by Sokol to be held June 23 to 27, 2009, at the Tarrant County Convention Center. The Christmas ornaments were then judged. Judges were Jereline Lenart of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Cheryl Hubenak of Lodge 92, Fort Worth; and Henrietta Milan of Lodge 154, Fort Worth. District Three King Paris Milan was then introduced. He said the prayer for lunch. Attendees were then dismissed for lunch. The afternoon session was started by President Sister Kay Weeks with the introduction of SPJST Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska. He stated that it was a pleasure to be back after an eight year leave of absence. All assets are now han-

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dled by Charles Schwab and Company. He commented that the Supreme Lodge in Temple is good, and everything is working out fine. He added that the Supreme Lodge is cutting costs. The ENC is to lease from Cooper Farm with plans of building six cabins to hold 160 people, a large kitchen, and other activities. The Czech Heritage Museum is starting work on the museum renovations. Sister Kay Weeks introduced District Three Director Johnnie Krizan who thanked everyone for returning him to office. He commented on the strength position – quality over loyalty. The Supreme Lodge changed from a 12-member body to a 10-member body. The financial secretary’s position is now hired and will be a nonvoting member of the Supreme Lodge. An attorney will be hired on an as-needed basis by the Supreme Lodge. SPJST will keep its tax-exempt status at Cooper Farm. Sister Kay Weeks dismissed the youth for their meeting. Director Krizan continued that SPJST will help at the National Sokol competition on June 23 to 27. He said

Sunday, April 26, 2009 • Lodge 6, Cottonwood

10 a.m.—Registration for Meeting and Youth and Adult Czech Easter Egg (Kraslice) Contests Complimentary pastry, juice and coffee provided by Lodge 6.

10:30 a.m.—Judging Begins Selection of Auditing and Nominating Committee Members

11 a.m. Call to Order..................................................District President Kay Gerlich Weeks Posting of Colors......District Flag Bearers Tommy Weeks and Gage Cornell Pledge of Allegiance ......................................District Flag Bearer Tommy Weeks Youth Motto...........................................................District Flag Bearer Gage Cornell Welcome........................................................Milton Peterson, President of Lodge 6 Response and Recognition of Visitors First Vice President Ann Pustejovsky Report of Departed Members Youth Program.....................................Second Vice President Gayle Krengel and Youth Members Dismissal of Youth Recognition of Age 96 Members, 75- and 50- Year Members, and Fraternalist Nominees.............Second Vice President Gayle Krengel Introduction of Auditing and Nominating Committee Members...............President Kay Gerlich Weeks Introduction of Contest Judges...................................................Kay Gerlich Weeks Approval of Minutes and Correspondence....................Secretary Mary Karlik Treasurer’s Report ............................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Committee Reports By-Laws............................................................................................................Al Kercho Finance....................................................................................................Michael Galler Insurance .................................................Daniel Roznovsky and Philip McBee FAC...........................................................................................................George Pauling Supreme Lodge Report ....................................Vice President Gene McBride

District Director Report.................................................................Johnnie Krizan

12:30 p.m. Introduction of 2008-09 State and District Royalty..........................Kay Weeks Prayer...............State/District Three Royalty Alexa Hubenak and Paris Milan Lunch Break – Menu: fried chicken, sausage, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, green beans, corn, bread, dessert, coffee and tea Donation of five canned goods per person entitles member to a free meal, otherwise $6 per plate. No expired canned goods, please.

1:30 p.m.—Meeting Resumes Lifetime Achiever Awards.......................First Vice President Ann Pustejovsky Contest/Miscellaneous Awards ....FAC George Pauling and DYC Bessie Petr Dismissal of Youth Old Business New Business Announcement of Number of Members in Attendance Announcement of Number of Canned Goods Collected Presentations.......................................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Publication Committee.....................................................................................Bessie Petr Youth Report........................................................................................................Bessie Petr Audit Report............................................................................................Audit Committee Nominating Report................................................................Nominating Committee Election of Officers Upcoming Events District Three YAD • Saturday, June 20, 2009 • Lodge 84, Dallas District Three Fall Meeting • Sunday, October 25, 2009 A volunteer host lodge is needed. Please contact Kay Weeks. Door Prizes Installation of Officers Adjournment —SPJST—

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it is OK to hire a public relations person and OK to hold the Corpus Christi End-of-Summer Getaway again in August 2009 to promote Czech heritage. He encouraged lodges to get their calendar of events in the Vestnik. Investment rates changed to 5 percent for the next quarter. The closing of the year is at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. This is also the closing of SPJST books. Sister Kay Weeks thanked Brother Johnnie Krizan. Sister Mary Steinman made the motion to accept the report, and it was seconded by Brother Jerry Milan. Vote was taken, and the motion passed. Treasurer’s report was presented by Sister Mary Steinman. Brother Jerry Milan made the motion to accept the report, seconded by Sister Anna Johnson. A vote was taken, and the motion passed. Brother Jerry Milan reported on the museum’s progress and thanked lodges for their donations. He said that construction was started two weeks ago on the shell of the building. The builders hope to be completed by early May 2009. Czech Feszt in Temple was very successful. Sister Rose Steinman of Lodge 154 was the first Czech Feszt Ambassador. Sister Mary Steinman reported on the meal. A total of 66 members were served and 255 canned goods were collected. Checks were presented to Alexa Hubenak of Lodge 92, Fort Worth ($75) for representing District Three as State Queen; Lodge 154, Fort Worth ($750) for hosting the district meeting; Lodge 154, Fort Worth ($342) for meals for 57 members contributing can goods. The youth report was presented by Sister Bessie Petr. She said that the youth had a wonderful summer camp in 2008. The leaders are looking into camp at Latham Springs which charges $103 and Grandview charges $250. They are still researching to find a lower camp price. YAD is undecided. Publication Committee report was presented by Sister Bessie Petr. If you want to continue receiving the Vestnik, please send card back when you receive the card. The calendar is being printed. The SPJST float will participate in three Christmas parades in District Three: November 28 in Fort Worth; December 5 in Cleburne; and December 6 in Burleson.

Sister Kay Weeks announced that fitness activities are available for everyone. Sister Jana Marcella Vaculik, assistant youth leader of Lodge 54, West, showed a Czech heritage display. The District Three Spring Meeting is Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Christmas Ornament Design Contest winners were announced. They are: Ages 6 to 8 1st Place—Rendon Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood 2nd Place—Carter Charanza Lodge 6, Cottonwood 3rd Place—Angel Pace Lodge 154, Fort Worth Honorable Mention Caroline Durham Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Ages 9 to 11 1st Place—Raiven Jackson Lodge 6, Cottonwood 2nd Place—Katelyn Daniel Lodge 183, Arlington 3rd Place—Melinda McClellan Lodge 84, Dallas Honorable Mention Catherine Durham Lodge 92, Fort Worth Levi Adamek Lodge 183, Arlington Ages 12 to 14 1st Place—Tommy Weeks Lodge 183, Arlington

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st Place—Anna Dulock Lodge 6, Cottonwood 2nd Place—Lakn Dieterich Lodge 6, Cottonwood Adults 1st Place—Mary Karlik Lodge 6, Cottonwood 2nd Place—Lori Pace Lodge 154, Fort Worth 3rd Place—Lynda Novak Lodge 84, Dallas

Brother Johnnie Krizan requested each director to pledge $4,000 to the ENC. Promote SPJST District $1,500. Whatever is decided needs to be known by December 6, 2008.

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Lodges that donate money to the ENC will be matched Brother Johnnie Krizan’s discretionary funds by December 1. Sister Lynda Novak thanked Sister Diana Engelke for getting everything together for the youth portion of this meeting. Door prize winners were Athens Milan, Dorothy Adamek, Jana Vaculik, Angel Pace, Holly Hubanak, Elise

Anders, George Straton, CJ Novak, Gail, Gordon, Melanie Peterson, and Jereline Lenart. The motion to adjourn was made by Brother Jerry Milan and seconded by Sister Mary Steinman. It was voted and passed. Submitted by, Mary Karlik District Three Secretary —SPJST—

Hosted by Lodge 184, Moulton Sunday, April 26, 2009 • American Legion Hall

Tentative Agenda

10:30 a.m. — Audit and Nominating Committees meet 11 a.m. — Registration begins 12 noon — Catered meal is served along with desserts provided by lodges. Lodges are also asked to bring a door prize. The business meeting will begin immediately following the meal. Call to Order......................................................................................President Joe Siptak Posting of Colors..........................................................................................District Youth Memorial Service..............................................First Vice President Annie Vahalik Welcome.......................Hosting Lodge 184, Moulton President Elmer Michna Response and Introduction of Guests...................Second Vice President/FAC Helen Zabransky Roll Call of Officers, Lodges and Standing Committees, Recognition of 50- and 75-year members, Age 96 Honorees and Fraternalists of the Year..................................Secretary Wanda Dorotik Treasurer’s Report.............................................................................A. J. “Tony” Kelner Youth Report and Program ...............................................................DYC Lisa Bubela Standing Committees and Special Reports By-Law..............................................................................................................Joe Siptak Publication...............................................................................................Helen Kelner Finance ...............................................................................................Glenn Kaminsky Insurance.............................................................................................Jerome Hlavaty Library, Archives and Museum.....................................................Philip Vahalik Education and Nature Center ............................................................Lisa Bubela Rest Home Director...........................................................................Charles Bucek Cemetery Report....................................................................................David Bucek State Field Representative ..............................................................Karen Kaspar District Six Director Report and Activities Report.................................................................Michael Ahlstrom Supreme Lodge Report...............................................President Brian Vanicek Awards and Special Presentations Old Business New Business Announcements Report of Audit Committee Report of Nominating Committee and Election of Officers Fall District Meeting Information Installation of Officers Adjournment

Directions to the American Legion Hall: The American Legion Hall is located on Texas Highway 95 in Moulton, Texas. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik, District Six Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 4 Hallettsville meets April 26 in Moulton

SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met Sunday, March 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky opened the meeting followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution Committee member

Lodge 38, Kovar member receives degree

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Allen Ray Lastovica was among 3,182 graduates who received diplomas from Texas A&M University during the fall commencement ceremonies. Allen earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. Allen is the son of Paul and Rose Lastovica of Kovar and grandson of the late Frank and Mary Srubar of Plum and the late P.H. and Annie Lastovica of Kovar. Allen and his father Paul are members of Lodge 38, Kovar. —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

Gaynell Chudej read a resolution of sympathy for our departed member Albert Smotek followed by a moment of silence. Officer and committee reports were given and correspondence read. It was voted to hold the April meeting at the District Six Spring Meeting in Moulton on April 26. Helen Zabransky and Margaret Smotek will bring desserts to the meeting. Also, the May meeting will be on Mother’s Day, May 10, but beginning at 3 p.m. instead of the usual time. On the sick list were Lillie Balusek and Helen Zak. January, February, and March birthdays recognized were Margaret Smotek, Gaynell Chudej, and Holly Scott. A birthday cake was enjoyed at lunch. Door prize winners were Bennie Orsak and Helen Zabransky. The meeting adjourned followed by lunch and playing games. Next Meeting—April 26 The April meeting will be at District Six Spring Meeting on April 26 in Moulton. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 8, Weimar meets April 26 in Moulton

President Leo Jares called the March 23, 2009, meeting to order at 7 p.m. The group, led by Henrietta Veselka, recited the Pledge of Allegiance. We remembered our deceased members and the soldiers who are serving our country so faithfully. JoAnn Jares read the minutes for

the last meeting, and they stood approved as read. Henrietta Veselka gave the treasurer’s report. It was accepted as read and approved. Erline Janik gave the fraternal activities report. The District Six Spring Meeting will be on Sunday, April 26 at Lodge 184, Moulton. It was voted by the members to have our April meeting on Sunday, April 26 following the spring meeting in Moulton. Please remember this change, and come to the meeting. State FAC Chester Jenke and wife

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Colleen were visitors at this meeting. He shared news about the Cooper Farm open house on April 25. He also brought some gifts for attendance prizes. Thank you, Chester. We recognized 15 birthday celebrants for March. Gene Veselka and Melvin Tobola were the only two present at this meeting. Happy birthday! There being no further business, we adjourned. Next Meeting—April 26 Remember, the next meeting will be in Moulton after the District Six

Lodge 47, Seaton member Margie Niekamp enjoys birthday surprises

Margie Marek Niekamp celebrated her 70th birthday on February 7, 2009, on a cruise ship with her children and her oldest granddaughter (who was a great cabinmate). They cruised to Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico. In Cozumel, they toured the island and saw the gorgeous Caribbean Sea and were shown where and how the people live and earn a living. In Progresso, the tour consisted of old buildings dating back to the 15th Century. One was a magnificent Catholic church that was actually holding mass at the time of the tour and another which is actually being used for their government offices. The cruise was a first for many of the family members and was a fun and memorable time. The last night was a frightful memory with the rest

of the family being awakened by Janie at 4 a.m. with the news that the ship was on fire. All passengers were directed to the muster station to await w o r d from the Captain. Thankfully, he reported soon that the fire was exMargie enters the t i n Seaton Community Cen- guished ter where her family and a n d friends surprised her everyone with a birthday party. could safely return to their cabins. All but two family members said they would bon voyage again. Margie’s children gave her a surprise birthday party at Seaton Community Center on February 21 to celebrate with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with many other family members and friends. Margie would like to thank all for coming and making her day extra special. —SPJST— Pictured on the Carnival Ecstasy cruise ship are, left to right,kneeling, Tony Coakley and Kenneth Reeder. BACK: daughter Janie Coakley, Martha Turner, Margie Niekamp, son Faron Turner, daughter Eva Reeder, and granddaughter Kandi Jones.

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Spring Meeting on April 26. See you there! Submitted by, JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST—

SPJST lodges support Taylor Resource Center

Lodge 18, Elgin plans Easter egg hunt

President Charles Wilson opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer for all SPJST members. Roll call had all officers present. We had one guest District Two State Field Representative Hiram Dixon. Shirlene Matetzschk read the minutes. Glenward Matetzschk gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as given. Irene Vrabel gave the FAC report stating all upcoming events for District Two. Joyce Nelson gave the youth report. Mikhaila Nelson was honored at the banquet. Mikhaila had the most referrals for 2008. She received a huge trophy and a prize. Great job, Mikhaila! Keep it up! The youth are preparing for the annual Easter egg hunt. They want all to help make this a huge success. SPJST representatives will be here, and the SPJST float will be here. Joyce plans to have many prizes for the youth.

LEFT PHOTO: District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, left, and Lodge 48, Beyersville President Robert Leshikar are pictured with 10 sets of SPJST dominoes donated to the Switzer Senior Center during the official grand opening of the Taylor Resource Center. Five sets were donated by Lodge 48 and five sets were donated by Director Wuensche from his SPJST discretionary funds. The Taylor Resource Center houses Meals on Wheels program and a clothing bank offered by the school district and Shepherd’s Heart. SPJST lodges in central

The egg hunt will be Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. They had a great turnout last year and hope this year will be larger. Artie Monson gave the band booking report. She is still working on a battle dance for this year. Johnny Vrabel gave the trustee report. We renewed our advertising contract with Charlie Taylor with KTAE radio station. We are trying to get the

Lodge 48, Beyersville supports Relay for Life

Texas—especially Lodge 29, Taylor; Lodge 48, Beyersville; and Lodge 187, Round Rock—support all of these programs and are excited about the opening of the Switzer Senior Center. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are Robert Leshikar, Margie Faltesek, District Two Director Bobby Wuensche (all members of Lodge 48), Fred Switzer (the man behind the vision and in honor of whom the Center was named), and Joe Chambers (Shepherd’s Heart representative). Margie also volunteers her time for the Center and solicited donations to help with Fred Switzer’s vision.

dances out to the public; and hopefully, the attendance will keep improving. Evelyn Gustafson sent get well cards to Curtis Young, Irene Helgren, and Arthur Wiesner. Evelyn sent a sympathy card to Artie Monson. Charles Wilson gave the bar report. Charles had a letter from the SPJST Home Office pertaining to the annual banquet. Ray Nelson reported that the Home Office will be sending a letter to all members of Lodge 18, as well as other lodges, with a questionnaire. We hope to get feedback on what the membership would like from the lodge. Ray said that Elgin library is looking for donations. We will make a donation to the library. We had a thank you from “Kids Wish Network.” We helped a local Elgin child have a wish granted. “Happy Birthday” was sung to J.B. Anderson and E.J. Anderson. Happy anniversary to Glenward and Shirlene Matetzschk. If you want your dreams to come true, you mustn’t oversleep.

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville presented a donation to Taylor Relay for Life. District Two Director Bobby Wuensche matched the donation from his SPJST discretionary funds. Debbie Grimm, front, second from left, accepts the donation for Taylor Relay for Life from Director Wuensche. Also pictured are Lodge 48 FAC Ruth Ann Wuensche, front, left, Relay Coordinator Anne Mehevec, back, Lodge 48 Secretary Linda Wuensche, right, and Lodge 48 youth Trevor Wuensche.

Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone sets Motherʼs Day barbecue

Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 24, Cyclone invites all to its annual Mother’s Day barbecue lunch on Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Flag Hall in Cyclone. Serving begins at 11 a.m. Plates will be available for dining in or taking out. The cost will be $8 per plate and will include barbecue chicken, beans, cole slaw, potato salad, pickles, onions, bread, iced tea, and dessert. Bring mom and plan to spend Mother’s Day at Lodge 24. For more information, please call Margaret Mikeska (254) 985-2484. Fraternally, Margaret Mikeska, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor to host hallʼs 75th anniversary celebration

SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its historic hall on Sunday, April 26, 2009, with a dance and performance by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra from 2 to 6 p.m. Doors will open upstairs at 12:30

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Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Couples: 137 Years of Wedded Bliss

Happy anniversary to these Lodge 79, Corpus Christi couples who celebrated their special days in March! LEFT PHOTO: Ruth and George Marek celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on March 25. CEN-

p.m. The cost will be $8 per ticket. Thrall 4-H will sell old-fashioned burgers from 4 to 7 p.m. The historical Taylor SPJST hall is located at 5025 FM 619 in Taylor, Texas. For more information, please call the hall (512) 352-9139 or Jesse Pospisil (512) 365-1110. —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton recognizes members, agents at annual banquet

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held its regular monthly meeting on March 22, 2009, at Taiton Community Center. President Yvonne Maurcarele called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. President Maurcarele welcomed all of the members to our annual appreciation banquet. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for our sick and departed members. Secretary Wanda Dorotik then read the minutes for the March 1 meeting after a silent roll call. Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of the lodge. She asked for and received a motion to pay all outstanding bills. FAC Wanda Dorotik read the correspondence from the SPJST Home Office. She also discussed the Join Hands Day project that our lodge has planned. The flag was featured on the wall for all to see. The pole will be placed in the ground as soon as possi-

ble. This project is in conjunction with SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton; SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth; the Taiton Community Center; Wharton County Electric Coop.; and Boy Scouts. She reminded everyone of past projects. Wanda then read a list of facts from 1959 to let us know what was happening in the world when our 50-year pin members first became SPJST members. Our 50-year members are Edwin Bubela, Randy Bubela, Eugene Bubela, Jr., Elenora Hadash, Kenneth Juranek, Kathy Riha, and John Martinka. Leona Bubela was present to accept pins for her children, Edwin Bubela, Eugene Bubela, Jr., and Kathy Riha, who were unable to attend. Randy Bubela and Elenora Hadash were both present to accept their pins. Congratulations to them all, and we hope to see them in the future.

TER PHOTO: Leroy and Midge Ryza celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on March 22. RIGHT PHOTO: Vangie and Armando Diaz celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on March 20.

Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride was then introduced and made a presentation to Brandon Drapela for winning the SPJST Deer Antler Contest. The award was accepted for Brandon by his brother, Steven Drapela. The presentation of Insurance Department awards were: Applications Written Karen Kaspar Carolina Covarrubia Sandra Espericueta Insurance Written Karen Kaspar Carolina Covarrubia Sandra Espericueta Insurance Issued Karen Kaspar

Lodge 97, Placedo members, agent receive awards

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 97, Placedo President Sylvia Bluhm accepts the bronze lodge incentive award from District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom. RIGHT PHOTO: Accepting the District Six Top Producer in Earned

Premium award for her husband David Bellanger of Lodge 97 is Bernadette Bellanger, left. Presenting the award is District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar.

Carolina Covarrubia Sandra Espericueta Earned Premium Karen Kaspar Judy Peter Sara Autenrieth

Million Dollar Producers $2 Million—Karen Kaspar $1 Million—Carolina Covarrubia

Fraternalist of the Year Nancy Fucik was then introduced. Job well done! Thanks for all that you do for us and our community, Nancy. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela was then presented with her youth leader’s award for yet another year of a job well done. Thanks, Lisa, for all of the time that you invest in our youth. She then gave her report on what has been happening with the youth club. State King Gerard Maurcarele and State Duke Donovan Krpec and District Six Queen Stephanie Fucik were then introduced. The members then sang “Happy Birthday” to Lisa. April birthday celebrants were Yvonne Maurcarele, Nancy Fucik, Anna Perez, and Billie Jean Krpec. Happy birthday to each of them, and we hope that they have many more to come. Tommy and Brenda Drapela will celebrate 32 years of wedded bliss on April 2, and Bennie and Shirley Krpec will celebrate 39 years on April 4. We wish them a very happy anniversary and hope they have many more years together. April, May Meetings—April 5 Our next meeting will be on April 5. This will also be our May meeting, and we will dedicate our new flag and flag pole and have an Easter egg hunt as well. Our graduating seniors will

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be honored at the youth club meeting. President Yvonne Maurcarele then adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter

Editor’s Note: Please see next week’s Vestnik for photos from Lodge 30, Taiton’s annual banquet held on March 22 —SPJST—

Lodge 35, Elk gives to local fire departments

The meeting was called to order on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Lodge 35, Elk hall by President Randy Pavelka at 7 p.m. The minutes were read by Carla

Pavelka and were approved. Barbara Pavelka read the treasurer’s report with a good turn-in. Those with health problems were Barbara Pavelka, John Ed Mach— with a back injury, and Rosilee Bartosh with artery surgery. We hope they are recovering. Discussions on investing some of the money were held. Plans were made to do some roof patches due to

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the high winds. Our country has turned green again, thanks to the beautiful rains we received. We made a donation to several of our local fire departments. The Hallsburg Fire Department will have a fund-raiser on Saturday, April 4 at Hallsburg School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Barbecue plates will be sold. Please make a donation and show your

Lodge 88, Houston Honors Vrazels’ Polka Band

Saturday, November 15, 2008 • SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Chandelier Ballroom

LEFT PHOTO: Antique accordions and horns decorated the entrance to the hall. CENTER PHOTO: A beautifully decorated cake was presented to the band members and their wives for their many years of sitting instead

of dancing. The cake was later served to their husbands. The words “Anton chasing Alfred” and a small John Deere tractor adorned the cake. RIGHT PHOTO: Vrazels’ Polka Band members’ wives serve the cake.

LEFT PHOTO: Band members enjoy the cake. CENTER PHOTO: Betty Theiss calls for “cheers” while Thomas holds up his cup. RIGHT

PHOTO: Betty Theiss tells the dancers about the band. Looking on are Annie B, Estelle B, and Clara B.

LEFT and CENTER PHOTOS: Betty Theiss reads the names on the beautiful marble and black engraved plaques given to each of the band members—Alfred Vrazel, Anton Vrazel, Thomas Strmiska, David Trojacek, Albert Heselmeyer, and Patrick Strmiska. Also pictured are Estelle B, Clara B, Frank B, and Annie B. RIGHT PHOTO: Frank and

Estelle Bohac are pictured in their Po.L.K. of A. uniforms at the dance. This was the last regular dance that Vrazels’ Polka Band played at Lodge 88’s Chandelier Ballroom after all the years 1957 to 2008. Thanks, Vrazels, for the memories. Our love from the Entertainment Committee! —Betty Theiss and Helpers.

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support for our volunteers.

Next Meeting—April 8 Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. See you there. Fraternally, Elizabeth Kubitza —SPJST—

Lodge 38, Kovar plans April 26 dinner, country auction

Dear Members, It is time once again for our annual Dinner and Country Auction FundRaiser. This will be held on Sunday,

April 26, 2009. We hope you can attend. Dinner will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. Plates are $7 for adults and $4 for children, ages 12 years and under. The auction will follow. We will kindly appreciate your donation of an item or items for the Country Auction. We will also appreciate your donation of two cakes—one for the dessert and one for the cake wheel. We are looking forward to seeing

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you on Sunday, April 26. Your contributions will support the presence of Lodge 38, Kovar in our community. Thank you for your contributions and your support. For more information, please call (512) 237-2432 or (512) 237-5228. Sincerely yours, Officers of SPJST Lodge 38 Johnnie Janak, President —SPJST—

SPJST Honors Charles Garrett for 15 Years of Dedicated Insurance Sales

LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to longtime Lodge 97, Placedo sales agent Charles Garrett on 15 years of service to SPJST. He is pictured with wife Yvonne. CENTER PHOTO: Pictured are, front, left to right, daughter Diana Dum, Charles, and wife Yvonne. Back: daughter Kathleen Yoss and grandchildren Brian and Brandi Olsovsky. RIGHT

PHOTO: Pictured are, front, left to right, Diana Dum and Charles and Yvonne Garrett. Back: District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, Kathleen Yoss, District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, Shirley Schaefer, Allan Sklar, and Brandi Olsovsky.

LEFT PHOTO: Charles is presented a congratulatory tractor cake by Lodge 97 FAC Donna Vanek, back, center, and Lodge 97 President Sylvia Bluhm, right. Also pictured is Charles’ wife Yvonne. RIGHT

PHOTO: Sharing with Charles and Yvonne in the celebration are, back, left to right, Dorothy and Lester Fuzzell, Dorothy Elsik, and Dorothy Schovajsa.

LEFT PHOTO: SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, back, center, presents a framed portrait to Charles. Looking on are Charles’ wife Yvonne, front, and District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar. CENTER PHOTO:

Director Ahlstrom presents an engraved plaque to Charles. Looking on are Kathleen Yoss, left, Yvonne Garrett, right, and in back, SFR Kaspar and Vice President McBride. RIGHT PHOTO: SFR Kaspar talks about Charles’ accomplishments during his years of service.

Charles Garrett, FIC was honored for 15 years of dedicated and devoted service. Charles was an insurance agent with SPJST from 1993 through 2007. During this time, he wrote more than $20 million of life insurance. In 1999, he was the first SPJST agent in the history of the organization to accomplish being a $4 million producer. Charles was honored with a celebration on Friday, March 13, 2009, in Victoria during Lodge 97, Placedo’s quarterly meeting. Special gifts presented to Charles included an engraved plaque, a framed portrait, a listing of his accomplishments, and a photo collage commemorating his years of service.

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Lodge 48 Beyersville: Wuensikars win plumbing battle

Lodge 48, Beyersville continues with its plans for renovating the hall. Bobby Wuensche and Robert Leshikar—the Wuensikars, their team name, almost got divorced during the week of March 6. They volunteered their week to getting the men’s bathroom fixed. This was attempted in cooperation with a real live plumber, but through no fault of anyone, as life would have it, Murphy’s law of averages prevailed. You see, Murphy said that anything that could go wrong, will, and it did. The plumber and the Wuensikar team had the new urinals (including a child-sized one) installed, and all the pipes redone, etc.; but alas, upon the first flush, all of their work went down the drain. Did you see that one coming? So off came the tile that was placed on the wall, off came a section of the back of the building, and out came the pipes, etc. Meanwhile, down came the rain that we needed ever so badly. But the team prevailed, and the men’s bathroom was ready for usage for the

District Two Spring Meeting. The ladies were invited into never-never land for a tour of the men’s facilities to see the wonder of modern technology. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the ladies decided to form a committee after Robert suggested it so that we could update the ladies bathroom to be competitive to the men’s. Juanette, Paula, and Donna Vanecek agreed to serve in this capacity. The men asked for a tour upon completion. We want to remind our adult members to help the youth club on May 2 for Join Hands Day. This is a nationwide effort to combine the youth and adults of the community to work together for the good of the less fortunate in our community. Beyersville will again collect food for the food pantry at a booth set up outside of Wal-Mart the morning of May 2. If you cannot assist us in working, then please send a check or come by and donate cash or food items to help us raise as much money as possible for this cause. Also, please tell all of your friends and neighbors to supports us as well. Congratulations to youth club member Amy Wuensche for winning first place in the state for six- to eightyear-olds in the Camp Tee-Shirt De-

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Lodge 117, Robstown presents 2009 officers

Lodge 117, Robstown met March 20, 2009, with a good attendance. Plans were discussed for the next six months and new officers were elected. The officers were installed by District Seven Director Bob Bayer, assisted by State FAC Chester Jenke. Pictured are, left to right, State FAC Jenke, Treasurer Kathryn Marek, Secretary/Reporter Dianne Raska, Vice President/FAC Frank Sijansky, President Frances McDonald, and Director Bayer.

sign Contest. Amy, can I help you spend that Wal-Mart gift card? District Two Director Bobby Wuensche was on hand at the grand opening on March 17 of the new As-

sisted Living Center in Taylor to present a gift of five sets of dominoes from Beyersville for their usage. Lodge 29, Taylor has also generously donated chairs to this worthy organization.

Lodges 148, El Maton and 240, Bay City Stuff Eggs for Easter Eggstravaganza Submitted by Robert Basquez, Lodge 240, Bay City Reporter

Lodge 240, Bay City and Lodge 148, El Maton members join together to stuff eggs for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza held on April 5 in Bay City.

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SPJST has many wonderful lodges willing to donate within their communities to help make organizations successful, and I am proud to be a part of such a benevolent organization. At our next meeting, we will set a date for spring cleaning. Scott R. has generously agreed to help us by bringing his high velocity sprayer to help us clean the tables and chairs. Get out your tennis shoes and old jeans. Put on your elbow grease and join us for this great time of cleaning. Do you love the smell of Pine-Sol? The Property Committee is also working on getting better lights for the outside. The current ones were tested by the recent high winds and sustained a lot of damage. Don’t forget our new schedule of meetings. We are now meeting on the Monday night after the second Sunday. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. The Monday night meeting dates are: Monday, April 13 Monday, May 11 Monday, June 15 Monday, July 13 Monday, August 10

Denisse Wuensche, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi to honor longtime members

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi kicked off its St. Patrick’s themed-meeting with a meal of chicken-fried steak on March 15, 2009. A big thank you to guest Midge Ryza for furnishing and decorating the tables and hall. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All officers were present. Brother Jerry Elzner was still on the sick list but recovering well at the Holmgreen Health Care Center. He said he will make our next meeting in April. Brother Jerry Sijansky was back with us after open-heart surgery and is doing well. It’s good to have him back. The minutes and treasurer’s reports for February were read and approved. Correspondence was read, and we have a new member and sales agent Lance Morck. Welcome, Lance! FAC report was given by Brother Jerry Sijansky. He discussed the campaign “You Are What You Eat,” District Seven Spring Meeting in San Antonio on May 17, Join Hands Day, and End-of-Summer getaway August 7 and 9 in Corpus Christi. President Rebecek talked about the SPJST Awards Banquet held in Killeen. He showed everyone our sapphire plaque that our lodge received and his medal and certificate that he received for the lodge choosing him as Fraternalist of the Year. Also, he con-

Lodge 177, Academy gives to SPJST Scholarship Fund

Lodge 177, Academy President Otis Beck, left, presents a $500 check to Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek for the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

gratulated Brother Roland Fuentez and Brother Armando Diaz for their awards as top 10 SPJST Idols (career agents) and Million Dollar Producers. President Rebecek showed pictures of some of the soldiers in Afghanistan who received our care packages. Youth Leader Paige Watson gave her report, and the youth decorated Easter eggs and discussed eating healthy and about nutrients. Wedding anniversaries for the month of March were Vangie and Armando Diaz (38 years on the 20th), guest Leroy and Midge Ryza (40 years on the 22nd), and Ruth and George Marek (59 years on the 25th). Congratulations to all! Our monthly donation will be given to St. Michael’s Fund in honor of a Corpus Christi police officer who was killed in the line of duty in March. Door prizes of $25 were won by Margaret Majek and Jerry Sijansky.

Next Meeting—April 19 Our next meeting will be on April 19. It will be our 50- and 75-year members’ awards banquet. Our meal will be catered and will consist of roast beef and trimmings. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 88, Houston seeks bartenders, cleaning persons

Lodge 88, Houston needs bartenders and cleaning persons. Please call Clara (713) 869-5767 for more information. Fraternally, Clara Broz —SPJST—

Lodge 107 Floresville plans annual banquet

The March 8, 2009, meeting was opened at 3:07 p.m. by President Pruski. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ryan Henke, followed by a silent prayer for deceased members and members serving our country. All officers were present. Motion to accept the minutes was made by Liz; seconded by Oscar. Correspondence—Ryan Henke asked for sponsorship for karate camp in New Braunfels, and a motion was made by Connie to match what the youth club, seconded by Oscar; letter from Ronald McDonald House that pull tabs in the amount of $5,000 was collected; letter from SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride announcing two new insurance sales agents; and Pecosa water meeting March 17 who is seeking two members from the hall to serve on its board. The treasurer’s report was given.

Lodge 177, Academy gives to SPJST ENC

Christine Beck of Lodge 177, Academy presents a $500 check to SPJST State Youth Director John Hoelscher for SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC).

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Financial report included two transfer requests, three new members, and two terminations. The youth leader reported four members and two adults present. Please clip food coupons to be sent overseas. LIT camp will be June 13 and 14. The FAC reported that March is National Nutrition Month, and we will try to get a speaker in the future. The District Seven Spring Meeting will be held May 17 and hosted by Lodge 133, San Antonio. Doug Henke placed third in the Deer Antler Contest; 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive ends March 31; State Domino Tournament will be April 4 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Join Hands Day will be May 2; the lodge will go to Regency Nursing Home on April 26; and August 7 to 9 is the End-of-Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi. District Seven Director Bob Bayer reported that Natalie Henke was the NFCA Fraternalist MVP of the Week. Plans are to support the SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm on April 25. Lodge 107 is second in the district. On March 22, there

Lodge 191, Lufkin member receives 50-year pin

Lodge 191, Lufkin member William Capeheart of Nacogdoches was presented his 50year membership pin at the March business meeting. Brother Capeheart has been a member since the age of seven. Members at the meeting enjoyed cake and coffee to celebrate the occasion. —Submitted by, Alma Breazeale, President

will be an officers’ meeting at Shorty’s. The appreciation banquet will be held at Lodge 107 on April 18 with invitations mailed out. All members planning to attend are asked to please bring a dessert. The platinum award was presented to Lodge 107 at the awards banquet in Killeen. The hall manager stated that there are several rentals in the months to come. Lucille Novak —SPJST—

Lodge 107 Floresville to honor members at April 18 banquet

Dear Members, We will honor our 50-year members, new members, volunteers, and sales agents on Saturday, April 18, 2009, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville hall, located at 1156 FM 1303 in Floresville. You and your family are invited. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The lodge will provide the meal, and each family is asked to bring a dessert. Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Sandie Wicker, Executive Director of the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple. She will have a display for your viewing pleasure. All members of SPJST are welcome to attend. You may bring a guest to see if he or she would be interested in joining SPJST. Our goal this year is 25 new members and 10 youth. Please bring referrals with you and help us with our goal. We will have a prize drawing for referrals. To RSVP, please call Oscar Korus (830) 391-4169; Wendy Pruski (210) 535-4916; or Bob Bayer (830) 3939073 to let us know if you and your family will be attending. We must know by April 10 so we can prepare for you. We will have a silent auction at the banquet. You can bring auction items or just your wallet! Come check out the new improvements we have made to our lodge hall. All monies raised will go to the hall for more improvements (air conditioning). Fraternally, Officers of Lodge 107, Floresville —SPJST—

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SPJST gives $10,000 to Czech Heritage Museum

SPJST Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, right, presents a $10,000 check to Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center Treasurer Jesse Pospisil and Executive Director Sandi Wicker. The funds are an annual allocation as approved by the delegates at the 30th SPJST Convention.

Lodge 160 San Angelo meets April 19

SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its regular quarterly meeting on Sunday, April 19, 2009, at the Wall Fire Hall at noon. The meeting date was changed so that families could spend Easter together. We will provide a light lunch. We encourage members to attend. Sharon Hohmann, President —SPJST—

Lodge 179 Warrenton: next meeting May 14

Dear Members, Lodge 179, Warrenton will not have a meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2009, due to the date conflicting with Passover/Maundy Thursday. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at JW’s Steakhouse in Carmine, Texas. Fraternally, Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 191, Lufkin reports on activities

The SPJST business meeting was held Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. We had a great dance in March. Glenn provided the music, and we had lots of good food. Many thanks to Ruth Welch, Ken and Charlotte Roland along with the officers for hosting the dance.

Next Dance—April 18 The next dance will be on April 18 with The Silver Eagles providing the music. We are expecting a great time so don’t miss the opportunity to have a good time dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. No food will be served at this dance. The Lufkin Dance Club will have its dance on April 10 with Glenn Lenderman. You don’t want to miss this dance either. At our March business meeting, we had the honor of presenting a 50-year membership pin from the SPJST Home Office to William Capeheart of Nacogdoches. Mr. Capeheart has been a member of Lodge 191 since he was seven years old. We enjoyed cake and coffee for the event. Bobbie Lee Friday will be teaching dance lessons for SPJST in May. The dates will be in the next letter. After March 31, if dues are not paid, you will be considered a guest until they are paid. Please make a

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point to get your dues in, and remember your lodge needs your support. Anyone who might be interested in helping work the concessions during the dance, please give us a call. We could really use your help. The officers will set up for the dance and clean afterward. Remember our members who are having health problems. There are so many, and they really need your thoughts and prayers. If you have any questions about our lodge, reservations, membership, etc. I can be reached at (936) 829-5808 or by email almab@consolidated.net. Alma Breazeale President —SPJST—

Lodge 196 Houston-West meets April 19

Due to Easter weekend falling on our regular monthly meeting date, Lodge 196, Houston-West will have its monthly meeting on Sunday, April 19, 2009. Please bring your children and grandchildren for an Easter egg hunt and picnic. We will have plenty eggs to share—just bring your baskets. Fraternally, Fran Price Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 201 BleiblervilleNelsonville meets April 19

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 201, BleiblervilleNelsonville will not have our meeting on the regular date due to Easter Sunday. Our meeting will be Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. This will also be our May meeting because our regular meeting date in May falls on Mother’s Day. Please attend the combined April and May meetings on Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. Happy Easter from Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville! Fraternally, Lillie Shupak Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 204 Stephenville honors 50-year member

The members of Lodge 204, Stephenville met on Sunday, March 15, 2009, with seven members present and a very good meeting and a good meal afterwards. Yours truly received his 50-year pin at this meeting. Yes, it has been a long time since the first time I attended a meeting at an SPJST lodge, but it has been fun. I hope that there will many more. Things were different in 1959. The average cost of a house was $12,400; wages were about $5,010; a gallon of gas was 25 cents; and a loaf of bread was 20 cents. This is what some call the “good old days.” Yes, there were some good days with everyone working together. There will be some good old days again. Next Meeting—April 19 The next meeting will be on Sunday, April 19 at the Koffee Kup Restaurant at 4 p.m. so mark your calendar, and try to be there. Well, we finally got some good rains in this part of the world so maybe the rest of the year will be better See you in the funny paper! Norman M. Kneschk President/Treasurer/Reporter —SPJST—

Easter crafts the entire family can enjoy

Easter is certainly about searching for hidden colored eggs and dressing up in your Easter best. However, it can also be a time to get crafty — dreaming up plenty of creative ways to decorate for and celebrate the holiday. Many people think Easter crafts begin and end at coloring eggs. But there are many other clever ideas that can bring fun and whimsy to this special day. Homemade Easter Bonnets Supplies:

• foam soup bowls • paper plates • ribbon

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• glue • markers or crayons

Cut out the center of the paper plate and attach it to the bowl placed upside down, so that the bowl is the crown of the hat and the plate is the rim. Decorate with markers, ribbon and any other embellishments. Attach a piece of ribbon to serve as the strap. Easter Lambs Supplies: • • • •

black construction paper cotton balls chalk glue

Trace a child’s hand with the chalk on the black construction paper. Turn

the hand so that the four fingers are facing down to form the lamb’s legs and the thumb is the lamb’s head. Have the child glue cotton balls to form the soft wool. Bunny Headbands

Supplies: • pink, white, and a neutral colored construction paper • glue • stapler

Cut out a strip of paper from the neutral colored construction paper, long enough to encircle a child’s (or adult’s) head. Staple to secure. Cut out rabbit ears from the pink and white paper. Make the white ears slightly smaller than the pink so that they can be glued on top of the pink to repre-

SPJST Texas Fraternal Congress Theand Texas Fraternal Congress* invte you to enjoy cordiallycordially invites you and your staff to enjoy

Hot Dog! It’s April 15! an informal come and go picnic and kick-off for Join Hands Day

Wednesday April 15, 2009 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Southwest Lawn • Texas State Capitol In the event of rain, please join us in Capitol Extension, E2.002

Drop by the Ground Floor Rotunda to sign the veterans thank you cards!

TFC Members: ! Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT) ! Catholic Life ! Catholic Union of Texas (KJT) ! Grand Court Order of Calanthe ! Knights of Columbus ! Order of the Sons of Hermann ! SPJST ! Thrivent for Lutherans ! Western Fraternal Life ! Woodmen of the World

*About the Texas Fraternal Congress Founded in 1900, the Texas Fraternal Congress (TFC) unites 2,353 local fraternal benefit society chapters representing more than 619,000 members throughout the state of Texas. Fraternal benefit societies are mutual aid organizations that maintain lodge system and insure their members and families against death, disease and disability. Fraternal organizations bring people together to participate and make a positive difference in their communities. Held on the first Saturday in May, Join Hands Day is a national day of service when young people and adults work together to plan and implement projects that make a positive difference in their local communities.

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sent the inside of the rabbit’s ear. Staple or glue the ears to the band. Bunny Face

Supplies: • small white paper plate • cotton balls • pink pipe cleaners • markers • glue • white construction paper

Draw eyes, nose and a mouth on the center of the plate. Glue the pipe cleaners by the mouth to form whiskers. Cut out rabbit ears from the

construction paper and attach to the back of the plate to be the bunny ears. Glue cotton balls to the plate to make the rabbit furry. (MS) —SPJST—

Celebrate green for Easter

Easter is a time when families come together to celebrate in a secular way or embrace the start of the spring season. At a time when so much focus is put on rebirth and a new start, it may seem fitting to think about celebrating in an environmentally friendly manner.

Reu n ions

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week of the reunion date as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include SPJST lodge name/number and contact phone number. Thank you!

Mynarcik family

Descendants of George and Rosalie Mynarcik will have their annual reunion at the KC grounds in West, Texas, on April 25 starting at 11 a.m. Meat, utensils, tea, and coffee will be provided for the noon meal. Those attending are asked to bring veggies, salads, or desserts. Attendees are also asked to bring items for our auction. Let’s make this reunion a great turnout. For information, call Lily Jane Popp (254) 772-0397. Submitted by, Kenneth and Lily Jane Popp Lodge 66, Waco —SPJST—

Seaton School

The annual Seaton School reunion will take place on Sunday, April 26 at Seaton Community Center, located eight miles east of Temple on Highway 53. All Seaton School ex-students, teachers, bus drivers, relatives, and community members are invited. Please bring your favorite food dish to share with everyone. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Registration begins

at 11 a.m. A short business meeting will be held at 1 p.m. followed by door prizes. Please bring any old school pictures or memorabilia that you would like to share or leave with the school. The school will be open for viewing during the reunion. Submitted by, Louann Skrabanek Hight Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

April 12 Descendants of Willie and Annie Rainosek—Easter Sunday in Dubina. For information, call Stephanie House (512) 376-4180. Submitted by Tillie Vacek, Lodge 88, Houston.

June 6 Descendants of Josef and Anna (Junek) Mareš family—at St. Cyril and Methodius Parish Hall, Cistern, Texas, 10 a.m. to ? For information, contact reunion coordinator Mary Edith Johnson - daughter of Pat (Mareš) and Ed Keller/granddaughter of William “Bill” and Stella Mareš/and great-granddaughter of Cyril and Gustie Otahal Mareš - via phone (210) 865-2445/cell; or via email Details tomecole@sbcglobal.net. forthcoming. Submitted by Katherine Morris, Lodge 47, Seaton.

June 6 Descendants of Jan and Anna Zabcik—at Ocker Brethren Church. For information, contact Barbara Zabcik Docekal by email barbarazd@tx.rr.com; or phone (972) 562-5970; or Kathy Vredenburg via email kvredenburg@sbcglobal.net; or by phone (972) 641-1378. Submitted by Donica Zabcik, Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—

• Choose a recycled material for Easter basket fill.

• Go for minimally packaged products. Why not try making your own candy creations from chocolate molds? • Hide papier-mache or clay eggs. Plastic is certainly not very environmentally friendly. Make it a craft project for kids to mold eggs out of dough,

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clay, or even papier-mache. Paint and hide them to be retrieved for little prizes.

• Dine on colored Easter eggs. Don’t let those hard-boiled colored eggs go to waste. Use them to create egg salad, slice them to add to a Cobb salad or enjoy them for breakfast or a snack. (MS) —SPJST—

In Memoriam

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Novy Tabor No. 17, Caldwell, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to our departed sister, AGNES ANNA URBANOVSKY. Agnes was born January 23, 1923, in the New Tabor community, the daughter of John, Jr. and Marie Rychlik Srubar and resided there for her lifetime. Sister Urbanovsky, age 88, of Caldwell, passed away on Monday, Febru- A. Urbanovsky ary 2, 2009, at Burleson St. Joseph Health Center in Caldwell. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor. Sister Urbanovsky worked for Caldwell ISD for many years as a food service worker. She was a member of New Tabor Brethren Church and the Christian Sisters. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, baking kolaches, and cooking for family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her parents John J. and Marie Rychlik Srubar; husband Kverin V. Urbanovsky; son Jerry Urbanovsky; and sister Lillie Sebesta. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Kverin R. “Quitty” and Shirle Urbanovsky of Caldwell and Robert Urbanovsky and Nina Little of Brenham; daughters and sons-in-law Georgie and Bob Nors of West, Adelle and Billy Morehead of Caldwell, and Agnes and Rufus Lamere of West; daughter-in-law Alvina Urbanovsky of Caldwell; sister Henrietta Hyvl of Caldwell; sisters-in-law Ruby Urbanovsky, Velma Urbanovsky and

Lenore Chmelar and husband George; grandchildren Sherry Pavlas and husband Louis, Bobby Nors and wife Jody, Bruce Urbanovsky and wife Marlayna, Shannon Eyre and husband Shawn, Lana Vykukal and husband Jason, Dana Fritsche and husband Kevin, Vince Morehead and wife Stephanie, Vicki McCallister and husband Jake, Randall Lamere and Michael Lamere; great-grandchildren Branden and Matthew Urbanovsky, Zacheray Key, Brent and Travis Pavlas, Dylan and Ethan Nors, Jacey Vykukal, Karly and Kaden Fritsche, Melanie Morehead, and Bryson Lamere; special caregiver Joyce Boyette; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 4 at New Tabor Brethren Church with Reverends David Johnson and M. E. Stutts officiating. Burial was in New Tabor Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, February 4 at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell. Pallbearers were grandsons Bruce Urbanovsky, Bobby Nors, Vince Morehead, Randall Lamere, Michael Lamere, Shawn Eyre, Louis Pavlas, Jason Vykukal, Kevin Fritsche, and Jake McCallister. Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to New Tabor Brethren Church or New Tabor Christian Sisters, P.O. Box 262 Caldwell, Texas 77836; or St. Mary’s School Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 276 West, Texas 77691. Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home of Caldwell was in charge of arrangements. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Stanley R. Mrnustik Ben F. Trcalek, Jr. Susan Skrabanek —SPJST—

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Death Claim 27107 27108 27109 27110 27111 27112 27113 27114 27115 27116 27117 27118 27119 27120 27121 27122 27123 27124 27125 27126 27127 27128 27129 27130 27131 27132 27133 27134 27135 27136 27137 27138 27139 27140 27141 27142 27143 27144 27145 27146 27147 27148 27149 27150 27151 27152 27153 27154 27155 27156 27157

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Death Claims Paid in March, 2009

Bobby Gene Miller Lena S. Kuehn Margaret V. Hester Mary Ann Gonzales Jose B. Martinez Bob F. Slovak Melvin John Post Lucille Willis Elles Melvin Wm. Green Anne P. Emery Robert E. Charbula Gilbert V. Baca Edwin J. Tyroch Wilbert J. Ruzicka Daryll M. Hrbacek Roy Leonard Alholm Hudson Leshikar Alwood V. Hartman Wallace C. Taylor, Jr. Bert Kenneth Geisler Darleen Burklund Rudolph Schiller William J. Neskorik Harvey E. Fabianke Daniel T. Hegar Diana L. Berger Vlasta Mary Valchar Ludmila Wagner Harold H. Bergmann Ray Strebeck William Pavliska Maria C. Oropeza Victor Zabojnik Rodney Ray Ballesteros Samuel Dean Henkes Edward Scaff Edward Frank Miculka William E. Souchek Gloria Ann Stepan Jessie K. Carpenter James W. Roznovak Rodney Lee Espinosa Lucille Kunschick James A. Marek Charles R. Fallen Gail Ann Gideon Marian Mikes Leslie W. Schlemmer Ruby Lynn O’Pry Reinhardt Wedeking Margaret Sulak

Supreme Lodge SPJST • Temple, Texas

Lodge 88 66 15 29 272 25 88 153 24 54 143 1 87 84 107 92 29 88 81 87 187 47 88 35 106 6 87 184 179 139 107 202 135 32 148 92 88 88 47 92 30 202 40 183 25 154 88 35 35 66 54

From 3/01/2009 to 3/31/2009 Location

Houston Waco Buckholts Taylor Del Rio Ennis Houston LaSalle Cyclone West Inez Fayetteville Temple Dallas Floresville Fort Worth Taylor Houston Needville Temple Round Rock Seaton Houston Elk La Grange Cottonwood Temple Moulton Warrenton Danbury Floresville Jourdanton Ennis Victoria El Maton Fort Worth Houston Houston Seaton Fort Worth Taiton Jourdanton El Campo-Hillje Arlington Ennis Fort Worth Houston Elk Elk Waco West

Date of Admission 3/03/2008 4/22/1976 11/16/1939 8/17/1995 5/13/2008 10/02/1972 12/09/1976 9/01/1992 2/22/1971 6/14/1948 5/10/1956 7/03/1939 7/25/1939 11/14/1949 3/09/1967 2/26/1996 10/27/1941 7/20/1998 9/29/1943 7/16/2008 4/18/1985 9/30/1970 11/16/1973 12/23/1959 5/11/1962 10/24/1966 7/01/1947 7/29/1941 1/16/1974 4/01/1983 8/10/1942 4/14/1997 12/02/1958 4/23/2008 10/01/1985 7/06/1987 1/06/1955 11/17/1986 10/01/1984 1/07/2004 9/27/1967 10/02/2003 8/01/1976 3/21/2003 1/16/1959 12/23/1939 7/06/1938 12/22/1966 10/12/1953 9/30/1970 2/12/1934

Date of Death

1/04/2009 2/08/2009 2/12/2009 1/26/2009 2/24/2009 10/22/2008 1/30/2009 2/06/2009 2/18/2009 2/17/2009 2/04/2009 10/15/2008 3/12/2008 2/18/2009 7/10/2008 2/15/2009 2/12/2009 12/17/2008 2/26/2009 2/10/2009 2/21/2009 3/02/2009 2/14/2009 6/18/2007 2/17/2009 3/05/2009 1/26/2009 11/30/2008 11/29/2008 2/28/2009 2/09/2009 2/10/2009 2/04/2009 1/31/2009 8/14/2008 3/06/2009 3/03/2009 3/05/2004 3/07/2009 2/03/2009 2/17/2009 11/30/2008 2/24/2009 2/09/2009 2/05/2009 10/27/2007 2/21/2009 3/16/2009 3/12/2009 3/17/2009 3/23/2009

Age

82 96 85 41 74 94 92 89 91 78 68 83 88 73 47 91 83 88 81 80 79 85 71 69 88 58 89 101 82 57 82 90 78 40 43 84 87 98 62 94 76 33 62 60 92 68 89 68 68 86 91

Certificate Number 2077894 67775 605278 2064410 2078573 55441 85595 2027794 50068 609797 703627 1000339 605110 610389 38196 2042568 2045647 2046333 607046 2079610 93591 49028 59393 23570 27293 37278 609276 606162 59809 88702 606644 2044394 21424 2078510 2026567 2042492 612520 2041518 92278 2058944 39955 2057431 68227 2056117 21725 1000393 604505 37676 611924 49017 601994

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

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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

State Youth Director readies for spring activities

Dear Youth Leaders, It was good to see you all at the Youth Leaders’ Retreat that was held on the weekend of March 28 and 29 at the new SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. I hope that you all learned a lot and had an enjoyable time exploring the property and getting better acquainted. We were able to cover a lot of great information about all aspects of the Youth Program. The retreat helped everyone get a good understanding of the upcoming youth events. Summer camp is right around the corner. Make sure that your youth club members know that they need to get in

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

their seven meetings to be eligible to go to camp free of charge. If they don’t have the number of meetings, there is still time to get them in, including make-up meetings at other youth clubs and with the adult lodge.

Design a Czech Easter Egg (Kraslice) Now Being Held at Spring District Meetings We have been receiving some really great-looking entries in our Design a Czech Easter Egg contest being held at our spring meetings. All SPJST youth are being encouraged to enter the Czech Easter egg contest. The first place winning eggs from each district will be displayed in the SPJST museum through the end of the youth year. The winning eggs from each district will also be judged on the state level. The overall winner in the state competition will receive a $100 gift certificate. Please note that the

Lodge 25, Ennis youth wins SPJST Deer Antler Contest

Congratulations to Joshua Zapletal of Lodge 25, Ennis. He was the youth winner in the free range deer category of the 2008 SPJST Deer Antler Contest. District Three Youth Counselor Bessie Petr, right, presents a prize to Joshua on March 12 at the lodge meeting. Also pictured are Joshua’s parents Danny and Yvonne Zapletal.

Czech Easter egg design contest rules were included in past mailings to your youth club and have appeared in the Vestnik. Please Make Note of These Spring Meeting Dates District One—Sunday, April 19 Lodge 17 New Tabor District Three—Sunday, April 26 Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Four—Saturday, April 25 Lodge 157, Lubbock District Five—Saturday, April 18 Lodge 88, Houston District Six—Sunday, April 26 American Legion Hall in Moulton District Seven— Sunday, May 17 Lodge 133, San Antonio

Youth Club Officer Elections in May All youth clubs are to elect their officers in May for the 2009-2010 youth year. At your April meeting, please inform your youth members about the positions that will be elected. Information on youth club officer positions and elections are in your Youth Club Handbook. Please note the new inserts for your youth handbook were handed out at Youth Leader’s Retreat. There were a couple of corrections that were made to the handbook. For the convenience of youth parents and children in your youth club, the new rule books will be put on the SPJST website— www.spjst.org. In the event that they do not have internet access, have them contact my office for a copy of the rule book.

Get Involved: Join Hands Day is May 2 Has your lodge made plans to get involved in Join Hands Day on May 2? It is a great way for the youth and adults in your lodge to take on a project together. If your youth club has not made plans, you still have time to schedule a project in your community. Please note: The $100 incentive for your lodge to participate is still available as long as you register your event with the office of the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator by May 1. Unlike in previous years, you need to register your project only once to be eligible in the judging for the Excellence Award. You may register prior to Join Hands Day or you can register your project following Join Hands Day. Ten awardees are selected from the registered volunteer projects that develop youth and adult partnerships on Join Hands Day. Each winning project receives a $1,000 check and an engraved glass award. Coordinating

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groups choose how the funds are used. Some organizations find it appropriate to donate the money to the beneficiary of the project or another benevolent cause. Others choose to save it as seed money for next year’s event. The criteria in selecting Excellence Award recipients, the most important consideration is the quality of the youth and adult partnership in planning and executing the event. Other criteria include the quality of the project to the neighborhood or to persons in need and the effectiveness of the mobilization group. Remember, you must register no later than June 1 to be eligible for any awards. Go to www.joinhandsday.org, click on “locate a project,” and then go to the left “Why Participate” and click on “project registration.” If you need additional information, please contact Assistant to the FAC Tammy Martinez or State FAC Chester Jenke. You may also visit the Join Hands Day website at www.joinhandsday.org for ideas. Any members who are not involved in a Join Hands Day project are encouraged to come to ENC at Cooper Farm to participate in an SPJST Join Hands Day. I am currently working on a list of projects, which need attention.

Flag Day Essay Contest All SPJST youth between the ages entering kindergarten to high school senior are encouraged to enter this year’s Flag Day Contest. This annual contest promotes patriotism and creative literacy. There is also a coloring contest for members ages eight and younger. Several prizes will be awarded in both the Flag Day Contest and the Coloring Contest. Winners will be announced at the SPJST Flag Day Ceremony on Monday, June 15 at the SPJST Home Office. The deadline for all entries is May 31. Please make reference to the Flag Day essay contest guidelines and coloring contest entry form available at www.spjst.org.

Camp Tee-Shirts Available This year’s camp tee-shirts are available for sale. An order form is available at www.spjst.org. The deadline to order is May 31. Tee-shirts will be delivered to the purchaser at summer camp, or we can have them mailed to you for an additional charge. Leader-in-Training Retreat June 13 and 14 The Leader-in-Training (LIT) retreat will be held at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm and will be a full day and night

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event. The retreat will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday and be over at 7 a.m. on Sunday morning. This will be an opportunity for all LITs to learn what their duties are at camp and to learn what responsibilities they are accepting by being an LIT. LITs must attend in order to assist with their district’s summer camping season. LITs will also assist their youth leaders in their youth clubs throughout the year. Who is eligible to be a Leader-InTraining? LITs must be high school age—that means they must be entering at least the ninth grade this fall—and be considered trustworthy and respon-

sible by their youth leader and district youth counselor. An LIT form is available by calling the Home Office. Quarterly Reports Due June 15 Thanks, youth leaders, for submitting your quarterly reports on time. This is greatly appreciated. The next quarterly report is due on June 15.

State YAD August 1 at the Temple Mayborn Center Hotel rooms are always in high demand during this time of the year. So far, the SPJST has rooms blocked out in the Quality Inn of Temple and the Hilton Garden Inn. If you know that

you will be needing a room, I strongly encourage you to go ahead and get your hotel room booked now. Both hotels are pretty nice. The two hotel contact numbers are listed below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Quality Inn of Temple (254) 770-1100 Hilton Garden Inn (800) 426-7866

SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm will be hosting “Come Czech Us Out” on Saturday, April 25. From 11a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be facility tours, games, a prize drawing, etc. From 5 to 7 p.m.

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visitors will be able to enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner for $7.

End-of-Summer Getaway Good times await you at the Corpus Christi End-of-Summer Getaway. Start making your plans now to join us on August 7 to 9 for a fun-filled weekend. The End-of-Summer Getaway is a chance for your family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled weekend in Corpus Christi at Corpus Christi’s only beachfront downtown hotel. SPJST members will be treated to a hospitality party upon their arrival Friday evening. Members and their guests are invited to

SPJST April Vestnik Project - Learning About Our Heritage

This project earns 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than May 10, 2009 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Name__________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________

The Texas State Capitol: Where It All Comes Together

The Governor is head of the Executive branch and the leader of the State. The Governor works with the 31 State Senators and 150 State Representatives to pass laws that will help the State and citizens of Texas. The Governor’s job includes representing Texas at various ceremonies. Before any bill can become a law, it must pass through the Governor’s office, where it will be signed into law.

ust as SPJST lodges and youth clubs are governed by their elected officers, so too are the people of Texas governed by their elected officials. The Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House, Senators and The Judicial branch is made up of different courts located throughRepresentatives all have their offices at the Texas State out the state. The court leaders decide the meaning of laws, how they Capitol in Austin. The Capitol is one of the most important build- are applied, and whether they break the rules of the Constitution. If a perings in Texas. It is important for its architecture, its history and its function as the center of Texas government.

The Texas State Government is divided into three groups. Each branch plays an important role in making sure that the State of Texas runs smoothly. The three branches of government are as follows: The Executive Branch, The Legislative Branch and the Judicial Branch.

son or group is found guilty of breaking a law, the Judicial system decides how they should be punished.

The Legislature is the lawmaking branch of the government. With so many people living in Texas, it is important to have some rules that everyone must follow. These rules are called laws, and they are designed to help everyone live together. The Legislature is the branch of government that votes on whether or not a bill should be included in the Texas Constitution as a new law. The Texas Legislature meets every two years to do its job. When the representatives and senators meet, it is called being “in session.” The 81st Session of the Texas Legislature was called to order on January 13, 2009. This is a busy time at the Capitol as many people are in and out of the building every day, touring the facility as well as meeting with the senators and representatives and helping them to write the laws that will govern our state. The session will end on Monday, June 1, 2009. Sources: http://www.senate.state.tx.us, http://www.kids.house.state.tx.us

The Texas State Capitol is located in Austin. It took six years to build the fantastic four-story building completed in 1888 at a cost of more than $3 million. The building also has an extension that is completely underground.

Time to put on your thinking caps! If you were elected to serve as a state senator or representative, what are some of the laws that you would like to see passed? Use a separate sheet of paper to write your answer. Select responses will be printed in the Vestnik.

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join in Saturday group activities. Additional details will be posted in the Vestnik as they become available. Fraternally, John Hoelscher State Youth Director —SPJST—

DYCs to sponsor games at April 25 ENC event

Dear Readers, I am really excited about the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) “Czech Us Out” to be held at Cooper Farm on Saturday, April 25, 2009. The place is absolutely beautiful. I hope you make plans to come out and see where our SPJST youth and adults will be spending a lot of time. You will not be disappointed. At the Youth Leaders’ Retreat this past weekend, each District Youth Counselor was asked to sponsor at least one game or money-making project on April 25 with the proceeds going towards the ENC fund. We want the youth to have lots of fun while they are visiting their future camp. We are hoping many youth clubs will also join in. The DYCs have given me a list of games they plan to bring: fish pond, ball throw, bean bag toss, ring toss, and face painting along with a snowcone machine and popcorn. We ask that you bring everything needed for your game along with the prizes. If you need a table for the game and have room, please bring one along with your lawn chairs. Also, a poster with your game info will also be helpful. Tickets will be sold at a booth for 50 cents each. Please contact me if you are willing to have a booth. This will help us in having a variety of games, and we can have your spot ready for you when you arrive at Cooper Farm. Please feel free to email me pkoslovsky@yahoo.com or call (254) 985-2396 if you have any questions or suggestions. This is a youth state fund-raiser for the ENC. We hope to see many of you on April 25. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Two postpones Core Challenge

Dear Vestnik Readers, The District Two Core Challenge scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2009, has been postponed. We hope to reschedule later in the fall. April is a very busy month, and I am hoping with the Core Challenge date being free everyone will make plans to attend the SPJST Education and Nature Center’s “Come Czech Us Out” event at Cooper Farm on Saturday, April 25. I am also hoping our cancellation might give SYD John a day off. How well we all know he deserves it! We appreciate all the time and work John is doing to make the ENC at Cooper Farm a reality. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Five sets April 18 spring meeting

Dear Members, The District Five Spring Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Lodge 88, Houston. This is the time to show off our creative abilities in decorating our kraslice eggs. You can find all the rules for the competition on page 39 of the SPJST rule book. You may download one if you do not have one available at www.spjst.org and click the “youth” link. All decorated eggs are to be brought to the meeting completed and registered by 11:30 a.m. This competition is not only for the youth—but any adults who would like to participate. Remember, no food-type substances are allowed. A meal will be served for a nominal fee. There will be door prizes, and a pastry auction will benefit the youth as well. I hope to see many of you there. Fraternally, Barbara Linney Gonzalez —SPJST—

Lodge 13 Dime Box youth meet April 19

The next meeting for the Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Club has been changed to Sunday, April 19 at 12 noon. We will eat lunch and work on our eggs. Then, we will leave and go to the District One Spring Meeting in New Tabor. Fraternally, Sharon Russell, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton youth visits Space Center

Dear Vestnik Readers, I hope that everyone had a great spring break. My mom and I went to the Johnson Space Center in Houston. It was awesome! We spent the whole day there and barely got to see everything. I even got to stand right next to a huge rocket. This rocket was the Saturn V. It never went into space, but it was pretty cool anyway. My favorite part of the day was when I got to simulate landing a space shuttle. It was really hard. Dylan Treumer —SPJST—

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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club to host District Three YAD

Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club had its monthly meeting on Sunday, March 22, 2009. We talked about several important subjects. One subject is that this year, District Three is having its Youth Achievement Day at our lodge on Saturday, June 20. I am happy that everyone gets to visit our lodge. I have already been working on my talent and crafts. We might have a group talent entry this time. I hope we do. Fraternally, Melinda McClellan, age 10 —SPJST—

Lodge 154 Fort Worth Youth Club meets this Saturday

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club’s next meeting is Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. We will also have a workday for kraslice and Youth Achievement Day. Fraternally, Sheila Cornell Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—

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2008 - 2009 Third Quarter Youth Merit Points (December, January, February)

What is the Merit Point System? Youth club members earn merit points for participating in SPJST lodge, district and state activities. At the end of the youth year, points are totaled and the youth with the highest points in the youth club receive cash awards.

Contest Dates June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009

Merit Point Contest Age Divisions Junior—Entering Kindergarten to Age 12 Teen—Age 13 to High School Senior

The Rules Complete rules are on pages 19 to 21 of the 2008-2009 SPJST Youth Club Handbook that is available at www.spjst.org under “Youth.”

Merit Point Awards To qualify for an award, a youngster must earn at least 60 points. Awards are presented on the lodge, district, and state levels in the junior and teen merit point contests.

Junior and Teen Point Awards 95% - 163 to 172 Points First Place - $30 85% - 146 to 162 Points Second Place - $25 75% - 129 to 145 Points Third Place - $20 65% - 111 to 128 Points Fourth Place - $15 55% - 94 to 110 Points Fifth Place - $10

Third Quarter Merit Points The totals below in the next to the last column are points earned in the third quarter (December, January and February). The last column are total points for the 2008-2009 youth year. Dist Lodge Age Name

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

12 9 14 13 11 13 14 17 12 14 16 9 14 11 10 5 10 14 10 11 12 13 16

Points

Fidel Aparicio, Jr. 24 Rusty Aparicio 23 Bowyn Bauer 20 Brandon Canik 1 Mary Cole 17 Shannan Cole 20 Joshua Cox 17 J. W. Evans 25 Jesse Evans 25 Jordan Evans 25 Mavrick Evans 25 Evan Holloway 12 Jenna Krebs 0 Brandon Lovell 24 Rebecca Noska 20 Kyle Peschel 20 Nate Schielack 23 Cody Scully 25 Justin Shimek 23 Logan Spanihel 27 Jeri Stanley 13 Ivy Titmus 20 Brittany Thompson 0

91 66 84 33 38 72 32 70 64 59 70 12 2 69 37 32 69 44 23 86 56 51 1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Jade Wessels 19 38 Jagger Wessels 18 37 Mackenzie Allen 22 55 Riley Allen 22 56 Shelby Allen 22 61 Taylor Allen 23 62 Hayden Becka 5 21 Logan Brewer 0 1 Jaxson Brisco 17 32 Jaycie Brisco 17 32 Lauren Burkhalter 12 51 Tiffany Burkhalter 12 40 Cody Dever 24 91 Haily Dever 24 104 Konnor Eldridge 13 18 Landon Eldridge 14 57 Braxton Faust 0 6 Nikolas Faust 1 7 Sydney Faust 0 5 Colton Gantt 11 22 Caleb Granger 14 44 Allison Green 5 5 Christopher Hadley 10 22 Jessica Hadley 5 52 Cullen Hairrell 11 61 Deanna Hairrell 22 95 Jordan Hejl 17 37 Sarah Hejl 10 31 Shelby Hiatt 0 5 Dillon Hooper 15 25 Shyanna Hooper 10 41 Kyleigh Hruska 15 16 Dustin Jakubik 0 19 Jami Jakubik 13 58 Jenna Jakubik 5 43 Robin Jakubik 5 42 Kohl Junek 5 11 Sierra Kelley 7 24 Hannah Kovar 24 94 Hayden Kovar 24 94 Makayla Langdon 14 20 Emily Lewis 0 69 Grace Lewis 18 84 Robert Lewis 18 83 Kirk J. Macik 10 52 John Mayo 13 18 Cayla McCord 17 32 Skylar McCord 17 45 Justin Miller 18 65 Vincent Miller 18 65 Colton Orsak 23 97 Josef Orsak 23 97 Charles Ramirez 0 25 Michael Ramirez 0 25 Anna Reading 10 27 Mary-Kate Reading 10 36 Charlie Reyes 0 17 Raquel Reyes 0 17 Madeline Rodriguez 5 5 Matthew Schoppe 8 69 Shannon Schultz 6 7 Morgan Sebesta 15 54 Sierra Sebesta 20 57 Carlee See 6 63 Colby See 18 81 Natalee See 18 75 Bradley Shelfer 24 88 Zachary Shelfer 25 102 Dacey Smith 10 31 Dustin Smith 0 26 Hunter Swarb 18 28

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Taylor Swarb 17 45 Justin Tarver 13 47 Erica Turner 10 20 Tyler Turskey 6 32 Zac Turskey 11 37 Josh Twaddle 0 10 John Wheeler 0 23 Kim Wheeler 6 34 Aimee Winstead 19 37 Mickey Wiggins 0 5 Patrick David 6 76 William Jatzlau 0 27 Matthew Klecak 5 5 Kolby Kothmann 0 16 Clint Lehmann 0 17 Kyle Lehmann 11 34 Shiloh Perry 6 72 Mary Pinkard 0 17 John Russell 16 83 Madison Syers 0 24 Tabitha Taylor 5 5 Meghan Blum 26 120 Nathan Blum 21 102 Sierra Cash 22 92 Coy Cass 22 82 Laramie Cass 22 86 Tabor Dowell 25 116 Grace Dusek 23 82 Grant Dusek 23 82 Zachary Escobar 22 67 Macey Foster 1 1 Brittanie Gaas 25 100 Trey Groce 28 91 Colby Havemann 25 111 Nick Havemann 20 64 Kara Ihlenfeldt 16 81 Kellie Ihlenfeldt 22 91 Willie Ihlenfeldt 17 78 Andi La Fountain 17 71 Logan Jones 23 96 Kolby Kahlden 0 5 Chandler Malazzo 23 88 Macey McCuller 21 69 Dillon Narro 25 114 Shelby Norman 18 85 Stacy Norman 0 30 Alexia Perkkio 23 90 Jeremy Ree 19 83 Tyler Sandner 23 98 Kristina Skrabanek 12 69 Zella Zaskoda 12 66 Matthew Everett 5 5 Anthony Gutierrez 5 51 Dylan Roesler 11 69 Casey Brinkman 23 51 Chelsey Brinkman 25 68 Christian Brinkman 23 41 Kyle Brinkman 25 88 Mary E. Enrique 19 76 Jessica Enrique 19 60 Sam Enrique 10 72 Adam Luna 19 63 David Mendez 25 95 Makenzie Mendez 25 61 Elias Rose 20 74 Shelby-Lynn Rose 20 85 Grace Vann 18 69 Cody Vasquez 13 19 E.J. Anderson 26 94 J.B. Anderson 26 100 T.J. Anderson 27 106

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Brandon Bowen 25 56 Mikhaila Nelson 26 103 Caitlin Cavanaugh 17 53 Matthew Cavanaugh 0 10 Trey Cavanaugh 0 5 Skylee Houston 15 35 William Langley 15 54 Elizabeth Tischler 15 63 Mary Tischler 15 61 James Cavan Vestal 15 63 Maura Vestal 15 67 Bayleigh Washam 15 71 Ramsey Washam 15 67 Dustin Andel 22 56 Rachel Andel 23 59 Courtney Andel 23 53 Cortni Ashcraft 12 50 Kalen Ashcraft 12 50 Abigail Bruggman 13 66 Shelby Bruggman 13 66 Cade Campbell 22 83 Cole Campbell 22 84 Nash Campbell 22 79 Reed Chappell 5 5 Allison Evatt 20 75 Tyler Evatt 20 75 J.C. Garcia 23 66 Jarrod Godwin 7 49 Shannon Godwin 7 28 Rachel Hattemer 18 63 Rachel Herzer 7 12 Zachary Herzer 12 40 Michael Hoelscher 27 101 Daven Kostroun 0 29 David Mainard 13 42 Macey Malcik 25 102 Madison Malcik 25 102 Meghan Malcik 25 102 Austin McNeill 0 5 Amber Penn 24 99 Luke Ray 22 53 Seth Ray 12 43 Amya Rodriguez 18 18 Dahlton Schneider 0 10 Ty Stock 26 84 Landon Stock 18 51 Sam Vanicek 27 125 Stephanie Vanicek 26 122 Chandee Bachmeyer 15 54 Brandon Girod 26 97 Blake Heap 12 58 Collin Huber 0 29 Jackie Klaus 6 23 Dounia Mohad 21 96 Najatt Mohad 18 78 Alex Ramos 0 6 Danielle Ramos 0 6 Karleigh Skiles 6 36 Isac Waters 6 22 Reid West 6 25 Kaitlyn Whatley 25 113 Brady Alexander 17 100 Chase Alexander 22 111 Mickinzy Beck 0 5 Hannah Cehand 0 14 Carley Cummings 0 37 Lilly Cummings 10 21 Macey Cummings 0 23 Madeline Cummings 0 37 Zoe Edwards 14 70

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2008 - 2009 Third Quarter Youth Merit Points (December, January, February)

Abigale Fulton 11 80 Bayley Fulton 11 80 Paige Golemon 0 5 Brandon Hoelscher 22 113 Brooke Hoelscher 22 107 Kyle Hoelscher 16 103 Matthew Hoelscher 15 102 Grace Jungmann 6 33 Grant Jungmann 5 26 Justin Kraatz 18 105 Alyssa Latimer 5 30 Andrew Latimer 5 35 Patyton Mills 5 5 Josef Morris 17 59 Jerry Pechal 18 73 Jason Pietrowski 12 47 Alyssa Popelka 0 18 Dakota Popelka 0 5 Haley Popelka 0 20 Payton Porubsky 18 73 Neil Rabroker 18 92 Colton Regan 18 83 Angelina Ringwald 12 79 Stephanie Sanders 5 58 Andrew Stock 0 15 Kandace Stone 17 45 Koby Stone 18 42 Ashlyn Zavodny 11 49 Christopher Zavodny 16 72 Julia Zavodny 12 72 Josh Hannington 15 62 Kayla Hannington 17 55 Daniel Leatherman 7 37 Scott Patranella 5 15 Alexis Taylor 17 59 Alyssa Torres 18 71 Collin Vanecek 22 60 Connor Vanecek 25 76 Kacie Vanecek 27 70 Amy Wuensche 25 72 Bret Bristow 5 17 Kayla Wuensche 27 95 Lisa Wuensche 16 47 Lorena Deleon 7 7 Alexis Festa 23 107 Garrett Festa 23 89 Nichole Festa 23 101 Ryan Festa 23 91 Shelby Horak 19 68 Jacob Horak 20 69 Cyril Pajestka 12 47 Victoria Pajestka 12 42 Clay Tschoerner 23 55 Heather Tschoerner 25 59 Haigon Shine 6 6 Wesley Weir 11 11 Jacqueline Wiest 20 79 Kirsten White 12 93 Samantha White 10 86 Alissa Flores 12 36 Erin Mathis 15 50 Ryan Mathis 15 52 Natalie Morales 12 29 Isaac Tobar 0 3 Isaiah Tobar 0 3 Carter Charanza 12 90 Bracy Craig 17 60 Rendon Dobecka 22 95 Lakn Dieterich 22 99

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Anna Dulock 22 98 Courtney Halbert 19 76 Raiven Jackson 22 82 Allison Moore 0 50 Regan Moore 0 36 Tiffany Moore 0 21 Amelia Peterson 20 94 Dillon Baker 5 37 Erica Clark 16 75 Madeline Clark 16 75 Raychel Clark 10 54 Madysen Cox 4 32 Amanda Droste 12 71 Brandon Droste 11 67 April Dvorak 24 100 Austen Holland 15 74 Jordan Hunter 4 41 Amanda Jurik 20 77 Michael Jurik 20 72 Devin Krajca 16 71 Julie Regan Langer 16 33 Dustin Motley 15 68 Tori Motley 15 68 Jacob Mraz 17 57 Justin Mraz 17 67 Hanna Slovak 22 68 Hayley Slovak 24 90 Paige Tignor 20 88 Pierce Tignor 20 88 Dalton Boeche 5 5 Bridget Boeche 5 5 Megan Darnell 17 27 Brianna Hutyra 17 30 Kaci Jeffers 5 5 Tyler Kaluza 17 36 Justin Martin 11 28 Cassie Niemeyer 12 20 Michaela Niemeyer 12 20 Bailey Vanderzwart 11 11 Emily Vanderzwart 5 5 Eric Wallace 17 70 Alex Andreason 14 22 Ashley Andreason 14 27 Emily Andreason 13 26 William Andreason 6 18 Desiree Christman 5 43 Elizabeth Cowan 18 69 Scott Cowan 23 67 Deanna Houpy 10 34 Melinda McClellan 25 111 Rachel McManus 23 77 Zachary McManus 22 68 Jason Sims 17 28 Jake Zabojnik 11 50 Caroline Durham 17 85 Katherine Durham 17 85 Jackson Durham 15 68 Brook Hood 17 89 Adam Hubenak 5 5 Alexa Hubenak 20 90 Hayden Scaff 18 18 Andrea Tatarevich 15 74 Carson Tatarevich 15 15 Lauren Traugott 19 86 Allyssa Carmin 16 57 Brianna Carmin 16 57 Gage Cornell 16 78 Taylor Cornell 16 75 Kyler Dunlap 0 65 Kendall Dunlap 0 61 Nate Gage 15 16

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15 86 Rachael Humphreys 15 79 Clark Jones 16 55 Reid Jones 54 Dylan Kearney 15 54 Randi Kidd 15 52 Case Mason 15 30 Connor Mason 15 30 Athens Milan 16 67 Paris Milan 16 86 Sophie Milan 18 80 Sydney Milan 16 67 Talia Milan 18 73 Angel Pace 15 91 Christian Rutledge 15 41 Lindsey Rutledge 15 36 Klair Stoeppleman 16 43 Madalyn Stoeppleman 16 43 Levi Adamek 20 79 Kimberly Culliton 17 38 Colton Daniel 20 68 Katelyn Daniel 20 92 Brittney Higgins 20 26 Cassidy Higgins 20 53 Chelsea Reed 17 67 Rachel Reed 18 65 Gena Weeks 20 79 Katie Weeks 20 79 Tommy Weeks 15 96 Blaine Orsak 1 2 Taylor Orsak 1 1 Baleigh Mahler 18 55 Brady Mahler 18 55 Matthew Mahler 18 55 Cade Russell 18 45 Jason Russell 18 45 Blain Orsak 1 Kenzie Angeley 8 38 Kohl Angeley 8 25 Brittani Ford 8 17 Carson Lehmann 22 97 Kaycee Lehmann 22 92 Audree Williams 22 95 Justyn Williams 8 22 Reed Williams 22 102 Shalee Williams 19 65 Flor Mahari Armendariz 30 Luis Cano 30 Annette De La Rosa 30 Idali Gonzalez 30 Dante Guerra 30 Santiago Lopez 0 Eri Morales 15 Daniel Rios 15 Alexandra Rico 30 Miguel Rico 30 Daniel Rivera 15 Lopez Santiago 15 Celene Soto 15 Mark Aldrete 10 37 Matthew Aldrete 10 37 Chevante Bell 0 58 Christine Brooks 17 72 Shayla Hill 10 39 Cutter Starr 17 58

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Clayton Starr 17 58 Chelsy Stevens 15 53 Katelyn Taylor 17 64 Jordan Taylor 17 62 Kayla Willcoxon 17 73 Blake Brogdon 7 49 Katherine Bronikowski 22 95 Ryan Bronikowski 20 86 Douglas Coleman 18 53 Anthony Flores 12 26 Gabriel Flores 12 26 Jeremy Flores 12 26 Krystal Flores 7 44 Michelle Flores 12 26 Santos Flores 12 26 Austin Harmon 16 66 Nicholas Latigo 7 36 Ashley Moncrief 18 81 Sean Moncrief 18 62 Robert Perez 14 24 Reanna Perez 14 24 Jessica Schoen 16 66 Allison Wockenfuss 30 119 Rheana Bounds 0 26 Jorgia Conway 14 50 Grace Owens 15 40 Garret Owens 15 40 Gunnar Owens 15 40 Aryanna Saxton 19 55 Zoe Saxton 19 57 Delaney Bourque 13 54 Cole Collins 14 69 MacKenzie Collins 14 67 Zachary Collins 14 65 Cody Kucera 7 7 Kayla Kucera 8 21 Jaci Malovets 14 66 Jodi Malovets 15 77 Alyssa Moyle 22 95 Avery Moyle 22 95 Adam Rosier 22 50 Koby Rosier 22 50 Hayley Wedelich 6 13 Collin Zwahr 12 64 Devon Zwahr 12 69 Holly Scott 24 69 Mark Siptak 25 52 Sarah Siptak 14 51 Chris Vanek 11 42 Jonathan Vanek 22 52 Jonathan Vahalik 9 74 Kenna Bubela 30 134 Ryan Drapela 23 95 Steven Drapela 23 119 Allison Fucik 28 121 Jessica Fucik 28 122 Stephanie Fucik 28 128 Donovan Krpec 21 77 Vincent Lutringer 28 100 Gerard Marcaurele 25 121 Luc Marcaurele 25 84 Jacob Supak 23 30 Jeremy Supak 23 30 Sarah Supak 23 30 Dylan Treumer 29 118 Isabella Ikonomos 17 62 Mercedes Leos 20 84 Natalie Rendon 20 76 Norma Rendon 20 74 Nikolas Rendon 20 66

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2008-2009 SPJST Youth Clubsʼ Third Quarterly Report

2008 - 2009 Third Quarter Youth Merit Points (December, January, February)

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Marina Rivas 18 77 Colby Cerny 18 94 Cory Cerny 7 20 Craig Cerny 18 95 Abraham Elizondo 12 51 Eli Elizondo 12 51 Daisy Enriquez 17 98 Jose Enriquez 17 84 Kimberly Enriquez 17 101 Cynthia Garcia 22 61 Felicia Garcia 22 61 Sky Garcia 22 61 Ashley Garza 17 49 Jecenia Guevarra 17 54 Sierra Irizarry 2 21 Micaela Irizarry 2 21 Nicole Laitkep 20 85 Zakary Laitkep 20 77 Matthew Bellanger 28 106 Sarah Bellanger 23 100 Meredith Kresta 5 5 Rusty Redd 6 30 Tyler Stocker 5 34 Dana Vanek 10 41 Dean Vanek 10 41 Taylor Thurmond 22 22 Jordan Voldan 22 22 Tristan Voldan 22 22 Andrew Zielonka 22 22 Blake Zielonka 22 22 Myranda Zielonka 22 22 Brock Donnell 1 1 Meredyth Ilse 1 1 Hope Bayer 6 46 Zachary Bayer 13 64 Eric Carpenter 3 36 Shelby Carpenter 5 39 Brooke Henke 20 77 Ryan Henke 21 106 Brandon Korus 18 87 Ciara Popham Sanders 1 23 Travis Purchis 20 89 David Sanders 1 23 Aaron David Allmon 14 62 Andrea Alvarez 21 26 Elaine Cole 16 42 Kelly Dangerfield 0 7 Elizabeth Hancock 13 74 Emily Hancock 13 76 Hannah Hancock 13 76

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Ethan Hilbig 17 73 Hayley Hilbig 17 80 Tyler Hilbig 17 88 Clay Howard 22 103 Shelby Howard 22 101 Zack Howard 2 2 Luke Jaroszewski 14 98 Ross Jaroszewski 20 97 Kendall Lewis 8 33 Regan Lewis 7 32 Leah McDonald 13 72 Baleigh Mireles 7 17 Braxton Rico 14 40 Foster Rico 5 23 Abigail Schmidt 9 78 Isaac Schmidt 16 85 Noah Schmidt 16 85 Nicholas Schwertner 15 53 Luke Stanaland 14 28 Charly Stokes 20 58 Jordan Woodall 22 96 Travis Barta 8 82 Veronica Barta 8 77 Jimmy Brymer 0 17 Harper Brymer 0 17 Jasmine Gonzales 0 14 Amanda Hoggard 23 91 Lane Hoggard 23 91 Samuel Hoggard 23 84 Kelly House 20 94 Michelle House 22 96 Stephen Mazur 15 99 Cassandra Reyes 14 26 Clarissa Rodriguez 0 13 Angle Valdez, II 20 72 Samara Valdez 20 72 Devin Vasquez 13 49 Raven Vasquez 13 37 Isabella Wiederhold 22 95 Liliana Wiederhold 22 97 Miranda Wiederhold 22 99 Lakeisha Botello 34 Sechelle Deleon 19 Julio Guerrero, III 34 Megan Palomo 34 Kentrell Palomo 1 Nick Palomo 18 Kadejha Rodriguez 35 Latrell Rodriguez 34 Ladejha Rodriguez 34

Lodge 1 9 13 17 39 186 18 20 24 29 47 48 80 246 6 25 54 66 84 92 154 183 76 215 229 88 142 162 4 30 32 40 97 148 107 185 202

December • January • February District One

Total Average Name Attendance Disbursement Attendance Fayetteville 58 $116 19 Snook 134 $268 45 Dime Box 9 $ 0* 3 New Tabor 68 $136 23 Bryan 4 $ 0* 1 Caldwell 32 $ 64 11 District One Average Attendance - 102

District Two

Elgin 15 $ 30 Granger 30 $ 60 Cyclone 75 $150 Taylor 20 $ 40 Seaton 64 $128 Beyersville 29 $ 58 Holland 31 $ 62 Morgan’s Point 10 $ 0* District Two Average Attendance - 91

District Three

Cottonwood 21 $ 42 Ennis 42 $ 84 West 21 $ 42 Waco 3 0* Dallas 28 $ 56 Fort Worth 28 $ 56 Fort Worth 69 $138 Arlington 32 $ 64 District Three Average Attendance - 81

District Four

Wichita Falls 15 $ 30 South Plains 19 $ 38 Abilene 27 $ 54 District Four Average Attendance - 20

District Five

Houston 28 $ 56 Houston 17 $ 34 lowa Colony 31 $ 62 District Five Average Attendance - 25

District Six

Hallettsville 12 $ 0* Taiton 39 $ 78 Victoria 18 $ 36 El Campo-Hillje 31 $ 62 Placedo 13 $ 26 El Maton 18 $ 36 District Six Average Attendance - 43

District Seven

Floresville 15 $ 30 New Braunfels 51 $102 Jourdanton 40 $ 80 District Seven Average Attendance - 35

State Fourth Quarter Average Attendance - 397

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* Youth clubs with an average of less than five active members do not receive any funds during the quarter.

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History of the stone sign: Sokol Havlicek-Tyrs By David Slovak Lodge 25, Ennis

Sokol Havlicek-Tyrs begins September 17, 1911, with the merger of Sokol Miroslav Tyrs, organized Jan 23, 1903, and Sokol Karel Havlicek organized August 6, 1904. Sokol Havlicek Tyrs laid the cornerstone of its new building on October 11, 1911, at 2619 Lawndale Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Sokol Vysehrad merged in 1914 and Sokol Komensky in 1921 on the 10th anniversary. In 1926, a new building took place with additions of a new front, balcony and other rooms. That is when new stone markers were inserted with the name “Sokol Havlicek-Tyrs.” In August 1973, the building was sold. One year later, in June 1974, the building was destroyed by fire. Now the story begins! A phone call by a member living in the neighborhood of the building alerted Joseph J. Janecka that a wrecking crew was demolishing it. Joseph, a former president of the Czech Philatelic Society and an avid collector of

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Czechoslovak memorabilia, tried in vain to muster interested members to help rescue at least the stonework and sign. No one volunteered, so Joseph hurried to the building and immediately began negotiating with the foreman to save the sign. The wrecking ball was just ready to start on the front of the building. Joseph talked the foreman into giving him the sign, but he needed $200 to take it down and load it onto his pickup truck. Tires nearly flat, Joseph slowly drove to his Ogden Avenue sheet metal shop. Employees helped unload the sign where it remained unnoticed under a car shed until 1990. In May, on Memorial Day 1990, Jerry and Henrietta Milan visiting in Berwyn, Illinois, attended a ceremony at the CSA Building. They met Joseph and his wife Erma and began talking about collections of Sokol postcards and other artifacts. Joseph mentioned the Sokol Havlicek -Tyrs sign and invited us to see it. Joseph was very concerned about the fate of this incredible piece of art and history. He said he wished someone could make use of it. Henrietta and Jerry knew the exact place for its new home—Sokol Karel Havlicek Borovsky and the Tyrs Pool in Ennis, Texas. Jerry and Joseph struck a deal for the $200 that it cost him to have it

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saved. The next problem was how to get it to Texas; Joseph’s pickup was out of the question! Contact with Brother Larry Laznovsky brought about a plan. He contacted Raymond Zapletal at Leggett and Platt, a mattress company in Ennis, who arranged for a truck “deadheading” back from the Chicago area to pick it up. Jerry and Emil Milan flew to Chicago where they stayed with relatives Annette and Bill Schabowski.

They gathered tools and materials, met Joseph and Erma, built crates for each piece and finished just as the truck pulled up. Photos were taken to record the event. The sign was gingerly loaded, and it was off to its new home in Ennis where devoted members waited to help with the unloading. The sign was stored from 1991 to 2008 in the Sokol storage building. Finally, with the excitement of the

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.

April 22 Wallachian Ensemble “Radhost” from Trojanovice, Czech Republic—at SPJST Lodge 81, Needville Hall, on Highway 36 near downtown Needville, 6:30 p.m.: traditional Czech music and song.

Czech Cultural Calendar

April 19 Czech SpringFest—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at 15th Street in the Heights area of Houston, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Walachian Ensemble “Radhost” from Trojanovice, Czech Republic, traditional Czech music/song, Texas-Czech music, Czech queens, Czech kroje, traditional Czech dinner, sausage, soup, kolaches, pastries, cultural booths, genealogy research room, silent auction, numerous vendors, Czech culture/history. Event hosted by the Texas-Harris County CHS. For information, call (713) 349-0500; or visit http://www.czechheritage.org and click on Harris County.

April 22 CHS Czech Movie Night—at CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, 7 p.m. “Jak Utopit Dr. Mracka” comedy based on the legend of the water sprites who inhabit the rivers and streams in the Czech lands. The story takes place in Prague in modern times. Film is in Czech with English subtitles. No admission charge for the film or popcorn. For information, contact Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403.

April 24 Wallachian Ensemble “Radhost” from Trojanovice, Czech Republic—at the KC Hall, in Wallis, 6:30 p.m. KCs will serve dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.

April 25 Wallachian Ensemble “Radhost” from Trojanovice, Czech Republic—at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm, 2001 Waldeck Road, Ledbetter, Texas, 1:30 p.m. Barbecue dinner served 5 to 7 p.m.

May 16 Mayfest Celebration and Open Haus—at Hoelscher Haus in the Farm Village of TCHCC, 250 W. Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas, at 10 a.m.: memorial service; Maypole dance; live music; sing-along; group photo; museum tour; refreshments. Lunch served at noon; general meeting to follow. No fee. Event hosted by Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum. For information, contact Willie Bohuslav (512) 3471078.

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Southern District hosting the 2009 Sokol Slet and International Sport and Cultural Festival, Henrietta felt many visitors would want to come see the sign. She had her son, Rome Milan, draw a design that would adhere to the architectural concept of the building. A committee approved the two markers, and the project was in motion. After many meetings and trips to Ennis, Jerry and Henrietta, Karl van Hulst, Larry Laznovsky, and Sam Pleiner staked out sites and found matching brick. Adam Fuentes of ABF Concrete was hired to do the work, and the project was off and running. It was a real thrill to watch as each brick and parts of the stone were cemented into place. The workers struggled with the weight of the pieces. It took eight men to manhandle the Sokol emblem to its place. Surely it would fall and knock down the entire structure . . . but they made it! As they were near the closing, Larry said, “Henrietta, I can’t believe you didn’t think of putting in a time capsule.” She said, “I can’t believe you thought of it.” So Larry dashed inside the building, and in minutes came out with a clean wine bottle and cap. Jerry and Henrietta enclosed photos and information, and the “time capsule” was sealed inside forever. Photos were taken. Then, the thought came that maybe the Karel and the Borovsky should be added? Where and who could match the font and color? Arlington Cast Stone —that’s who! Nick Eisen was contacted. He became involved, made a

trip to Ennis with cast samples, matched the font (even Czech fonts) and called to say “come pick up Karel and Borovsky.” They were delivered to Adam, inserted, and the project was completed on January 8, 2009. The Milan family is proud to have helped to preserve this small portion of Sokol Havlicek-Tyrs and the glorious history of the American Sokol. They dedicated these signs as monuments, in “honor of Sokol pioneers and leaders” who gave their time, energy, talents, and dedication in order to perpetuate the future of Sokol for generations to come. Nazdar! (on to success)

Editor’s Note: Jerry, Henrietta, Rome and Emil Milan and Bill and Annette Schabowski are all members of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth. Larry Laznovsky and Sam Pleiner is a member of SPJST Lodge 135, Ennis. Raymond Zapletal is a member of Lodge 25, Ennis. SPJST is a proud sponsor of The 2009 International Sport and Cultural Festival™ set for June 23 to 28 in Fort Worth, Texas! —SPJST—

Czechs visit SPJST Home Office

SPJST Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, second from right, visits with Stana Kozakova and Pavel Kozak of Devin, Czech Republic. The Czech couple were the guests of Charles Groseclose, right, and toured the SPJST Home Office and Czech Heritage Museum downstairs.

ISCF announces program book

The 2009 International Sport and Cultural Festival will have more than

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Early Risers ABC of Czech

Early starts normal for Czechs,

especially country dwellers. Czechs are early risers, something often credited to the 19th century emperor Franz Joseph, a reputed insomniac who insisted all the members of his court be ready to start business every morning at 6 a.m. They say the sovereign’s habit trickled down to the entire population of the Austro-Hungarian Empire; to some extent, at least, that tradition lives on in this part of the world. When I first came here (Czech Republic) in the summer of 1992, I once spent the night in a block of flats in a small town in Šumava and was surprised by the hub-bub that started around 5 a.m.; through the thin panelák walls, you could hear doors closing and the lift going pretty much non-stop. Leaving a while later, I passed a factory that sounded like it was all systems go. Honestly, I hadn’t a clue what was going on; it wasn’t, it seemed to me, the town where time stood still, but the town where everybody’s clocks were several hours fast. Nearly 17 years later, factories around the Czech Republic are still firing on all cylinders at an ungodly hour. At least, those in rural parts are, according to an interesting survey published recently in the newspaper “Mladá fronta Dnes.” It seems at what time Czechs start the day depends to a large extent on where they live. In the country, 25 percent of people are already out of bed at 5 a.m.; 6 a.m. is the average time at which rural types’ feet hit the floor,

and by 7 a.m. a full 70 percent are up. In fact, 7 a.m. is the average time that work commences down the country. At that hour, nearly half of the Czech Republic’s city slickers have yet to be roused from the land of zeds by their alarms. But the country folk are no fools. The upside of stamping (or more likely swiping) your card extremely early is that you’re heading home when your urban cousins are just getting back from lunch. Many go home at – wait for it – 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. at the latest (the poll suggests that only 30 percent of country people are still at work at 3 p.m.). That, of course, gives them more time to enjoy the afternoon or just get a few things done. At the end of the day, 40 percent of country folk are asleep by 10 p.m., at least an hour earlier that urbanites. One sociologist interviewed by “Mladá fronta” said changing lifestyles could well lead to a reduction in the “time difference” between town and country. But, he said, it is unlikely that urban and rural types in the Czech Republic will ever find themselves setting their alarms for the same time in the morning. — Ian Willoughby Radio Prague

Source: Czech Radio 7, Radio Prague. 18-01-2009 UCT; http://www.radio.cz/en/article/112314 ; www.radio.cz © 1996 - 2009 Radio Prague, Czech Radio 7. Radio Prague - Czech Radio 7; Vinohradska 12; 120 99 - Prague; Tel / Fax: +420 2 2155 2971. —SPJST—

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

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over 4,000 to the spectators and visitors from around the world. What a great opportunity to show your support to American Sokol! Our goal is to see every American Sokol district and unit represented in the pages of this book as well as many of our supporting organizations, local community supporters, members and friends of Sokol. Donation categories are $5—well wisher (state printed name); $10—in memory of (state printed name); $40—one-eighth page or business card (attach on separate page or email to ISCFprogram@gmail.com); $50— one-quarter page (attach on separate page or email to ISCFprogram@gmail.com); $75— one-half page (attach on separate page or email to ISCFprogram@gmail.com); $125— full page (attach on separate page or email to ISCFprogram@gmail.com). The additional cost to include a photo in an advertisement is $10. The size of the book is 8.5 inches by 11 inches. Checks are to be made payable to American Sokol, and payment must accompany request by May 1. Please mail to American Sokol, P.O. Box 101117, Fort Worth, Texas 761751117. Include your name, address, phone, and email with your information. For additional information, please contact Jean Hruby by phone at the American Sokol National Office, (708) 255-5397 or by email jeanhruby@american-sokol.org. All donations are appreciated. Thank you for your support. Nazdar y’all! —SPJST—

Czech Easter Bread

Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/ Houska/Photo-Gallery.aspx

Houska - Bohemian Sweet Bread - Czech Easter Bread - is a traditional Czech recipe for a classic sweet yeasted dough flavored with lemon zest, raisins and nuts that is shaped into a three-layer round pyramid, glazed with milk and egg, and oven baked until golden. This decorative Bohemian sweet bread is a beautiful edible bread sculpture. It’s not easy to make, but is sure to impress your guests! Try serving it warm for breakfast. This recipe produces an impressive pyramid of nutmeg- and mace-spiced sweet bread, fragrant with lemon zest. The full recipe is presented here, and we hope you enjoy this clas-

Who Are They?

Recently, this photo was found in some old files in the Czech Heritage Museum, and it brought up many questions. This is obviously an SPJST team, but when did they play and where? Also, we would like to know the names of the team members. If you can help us solve the mystery or give us any information, please call one of the museum staff members at the SPJST Home Office. We would love to hear from you. Also, do you want a copy of this picture? The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center is now offering photo services. Copies of most photos in our collection, ranging in size from four by six inches to 16 by 20 inches, can be purchased through the museum for a nominal fee. For more information, call Sandi Wicker at (254) 899-2935.

sic Czech version.

Preparation time: 30 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Ready in: 5 hours Original recipe: Yields 1 loaf

1 cup milk 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F) 2 eggs 1 egg, separated 6 cups bread flour 3/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon ground mace 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat.

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Stir in the butter until melted; let cool to lukewarm. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. In another small bowl, combine 2 whole eggs with the egg yolk; beat lightly. In a large mixing bowl, mix together 4 cups flour, white sugar, salt, lemon zest, mace and nutmeg. Make a well in the center of this mixture and pour in

the cooled milk, yeast mixture and beaten eggs. Beat well until a loose dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 3 hours. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough and gradually incorporate the remaining cup of flour. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Divide dough into 3 portions; 1 small, 1 medium and 1 large (or one the size of a tangerine, one the size of an orange and one the size of a grapefruit). Cut the largest piece of dough in half and roll it out into 2 long ropes about 30 inches long. Twist the ropes together and place into a 8 inch diameter spiral and place it on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Cut the medium size piece of dough in half and roll out into 2 ropes about 20 inches long each. Twist the ropes together and place in a ring on top of the first circle of dough. Roll the smallest piece of dough into a rope about 12 inches long. Coil this rope on top of the other dough. The completed loaf should look like a pyramid. Place the uncovered loaf in an unheated oven to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours. Remove the loaf from oven and preheat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly beat the reserved egg white and brush over the loaf. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. If bread starts to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil and continue baking. Cool on wire rack. —SPJST—

Czech SpringFest Sunday, April 19, 2009 SPJST Lodge 88, Houston

Kovanda’s Czech Band 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For your listening pleasure, and dance to the music of the Texas Legacy Czech Band 3 to 7 p.m.

1435 Beall Street at 15th Street, in the Heights, Houston, Texas

Wallachian Ensemble “Radhost” from Trojanovice, Czech Republic will perform throughout the day. Czech Cultural Exhibits • Genealogy Research Room Miss Czech/Slovak USA • Miss Harris County Czech/Slovak Silent Auction • Vendors • Children’s Games

Traditional Czech Dinner

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Admission: $6/adults; children 10 and under free 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults $7.50, children 10 and under $5.50 Kolaches and pastries all day. Soup and sausage after 1 p.m.

Sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas - Harris County Chapter. Benefiting the CHS Library.

See www.czechheritage.org For info, call (713) 349-0500

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m. Send your updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 774-7447. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $3 per column inch for lodge ads; $6 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $10 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.

LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Monday of February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. followed by a potluck meal. The Christmas party is on the first Sunday of December. The youth club meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For hall rental information, call (979) 966-3795.

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty Street, Pilot Point, Texas 76258. The Community Center is on the same parking lot as PointBank. For directions or information about meetings, Ms. Angie Heitzman (940) 437-5561; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, April 12—Marek Easter party Friday, April 17—Social night, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19—Jerry and Dorothy Kucera 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, April 25—Knapek reunion Sunday, April 26—Lodge hosts District Three Spring Meeting Friday, May 1—Social night Sunday, May 3—Birthday party Sunday, May 3—Lodge 6, Cottonwood meeting, 5 p.m. Friday, May 15—Social night Saturday, May 16—Rural school reunion Sunday, May 24—Lander reunion Saturday, May 30—Jones 25th wedding anniversary 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, and door prizes awarded. Call (254) 593-2222 to schedule a family reunion, wedding reception, baptism or celebration, quinceanera or graduation party.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE 18, ELGIN Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a nonsmoking facility. 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 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, April 11—Open Saturday, April 18—Private Wedding Saturday, April 25—Private: Louis and Nancy Hubnikʼs 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, May 2—Private: KC fund-raiser Sunday, May 10—Motherʼs Day Barbecue, serving begins 11 a.m.; $8 per plate, barbecue chicken and all the trimmings

Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 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) 9852484. For more information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, April 9—SPJST meeting Saturday, April 11—50th anniversary Saturday, April 18—Wedding reception Saturday, April 25—Rental

Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more information, call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message. LODGE 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, April 8—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor members monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows the meeting. Music by Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10—Dance music by Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16—Taylor SPJST Hall hosts Bunco games for ladies and gentlemen. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For information, contact Connie Voigt (512) 352-2038. Friday, April 17—Live dance music: The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22—Music by Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24—Dance music by Country Express, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26—75th Anniversary Celebraton/ Dance: Taylor SPJST hosts an afternoon dance celebrating the 75th anniversary of the lodge building. Jodie Mikula Orchestra performs 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is $8 per person. Thrall 4-H will make hamburgers from 4 to 7 p.m. Please Note: Youth Club Meetings are now held at 1 p.m. The Thrall 4-H Booster Club will be serving fish burgers on the Fridays during Lent Friday, February 27 through Friday, April 10. As always, they will be sell-

ing grilled cheese sandwiches and old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. ADULT MEETINGS - second Wednesday of the month, 6:30; YOUTH CLUB MEETINGS - first Sunday of the month, 1 p.m. Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 2814719. 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 CITIZENSʼ 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 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 on the second Thursday of each month at the SPJST building, 3502 North Laurent in Victoria at 7:30 p.m. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Mary Monclova (361) 648-1191. LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, April 11—Cherokee Rose Saturday, April 18—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, April 25—Smokinʼ Gun Saturday, May 2—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, go approximately one mile and road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end; 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 OʼShields (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 OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 2721216.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE 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 Attention: Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November at Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m.

LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, April 4—Private Saturday, April 11—Happy Easter Saturday, April 18—Private Saturday, April 25—Red Ravens Saturday, May 2—Open Saturday, May 9—Open Saturday, May 16—Open Sunday, May 17—Battle Dance: John Holub Polka Band and Fritz Hodde Saturday, May 23—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) 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

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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 held 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 All regular monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the home of President Donald Zabransky in Sweet Home. Social meetings will be held March 15, June 14, and December 6 at the Queen of Peace Parish Hall in Sweet Home, and September 20 at Green Dickson Park in Shiner. 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 2 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 Sunday, April 19—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.; potluck meal and bingo follow meeting Sunday, May 17—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.; potluck meal and bingo follow meeting Monday, June 22—Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. (note date change due to Fatherʼs Day)

NOTE: Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. June meeting will be on the 22nd at 7:30 p.m. 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, April 4—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, April 11—Texas Legacy Czech Band, polka/variety. $7/person Saturday, April 18—River Road Boys, western swing. $8 pp Saturday, April 25—No dance Saturday, May 2—The Moonglow Orchestra, *Dress Code. $11/person

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Saturday, May 9—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, May 16—Jack Melick Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $12 pp Saturday, May 23—No dance Saturday, May 30—No dance

Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston, Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 8695767. 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 89, ROSEBUD For meeting time, date, and location, contact Secretary Patsy Baker (254) 985-2457.

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 Sunday, May 3—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western, 3 to 7 p.m. There is a fiddle in the band! Sunday, May 17—Czech and Then Some (CATS) of Ennis, 3 to 7 p.m. This great group had the floor rockinʼ for a full house at the Harvest Dance in November 2008. Letʼs fill the hall up again!

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. Live big band music every Friday night, 8:30 p.m. Dress code. Listen to KNON 89.3 FM on Sunday at 2 p.m. for up-to-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. To reserve for large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, call early (817) 624-1361/Joyce. SPJST Lodge 92/National Hall is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org. LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Polakʼs between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-5166. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO Adult lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. Youth club meetings are the first Sunday of every month at Casa Ole in Victoria Mall at 3 p.m., excluding months where they are quarterly adult lodge meetings. To verify the meeting, call Youth Leader Bernadette Bellanger (361) 5784253. 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 117, ROBSTOWN Lodge meetings are held quarterly. Location TBA.

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) 826-2670; or lodge president John Vrla (214) 906-3385; or email jvrla@cebridge.net.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall. For information, call (979) 922-1279 or (979) 922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are now held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, located at 917 North Circle in Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, May 3—Lodge meeting

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 second Sunday of the month at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton at 3 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 Hinzeʼs 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 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department Hall or as announced.

LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are held the fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. The first Sunday of December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. The meetings will be held at Bilskiʼs Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham, Texas. For information, contact President Annette Bilski (979) 830-3930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, April 4—Southern Star Saturday, May 2—Driftwood Saturday, May 23—Variety dance/DJ

Lodge hall is located at 3609 Preston Road in Pasadena. Executive board and trustees meetings as well as workdays are on the first Monday of each month unless the first Monday is a holiday. The meetings begin at 12 noon. Regular lodge meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. with a potluck dinner before each meeting. Meetings in November and December are held on the third Sunday due to Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirement parties, reunions, graduations, anniversaries, benefits, and quinceaneras, etc. For more information, call Vicki (281) 542-1774 or Jo (713) 472-7287. Dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trusteesʼ 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 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 at 1150 South Burleson Boulevard (I-35 West), one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. 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) 263-9031.

LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall 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 Kathleen Mills (210) 216-2156. 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. 1-7420733095-41002

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 7714948. 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 Mundayʼs office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan, Texas (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue) in Bryan.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the lodge hall, 197 Hughes Road. Regular dances are held the third Saturday night of each month from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Alma Breazeale (936) 829-5808; or email almab@consolidated.net.

LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month and begin with a potluck meal served at 2 p.m. Lodge provides the meat. Youth club meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday. Activities are planned for ages kindergarten through high school senior. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas, 77429 — off Highway 290 West at Skinner. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirements, reunions, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or any other event. Call Alma Schulz (281) 351-1045 or (281) 373-9482 for information, rentals, or reservations. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Sunday, April 12—No meeting Sunday, April 19—Combined meetings, 3 p.m. Sunday, May 10—No meeting due to Motherʼs Day

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.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

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, 4 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas, except in June (date and time to be announced) and the Christmas party in December (date and time to be announced). Call President Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222 or Secretary Sandra Pierce (254) 965-5953

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 207, IOWA PARK Lodge meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

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 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) 537-9224. LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Oly Madrid (432) 301-3487.

LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held at the Hondo Community Center on 18th Street. Watch the Vestnik for dates. For more information, call President Marcie Botello (210) 264-4587. LODGE 240, BAY CITY Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at Eagles Hall in Bay City at 7:30 p.m.

LODGE 246, MORGANʼS POINT Lodge and youth club meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive in Temple. For information, call President Charlie Herendon (254) 760-7817 or 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 255, KATY Lodge meetings are held on the second Monday at 6:30 p.m. at NBD Graphics, 19424 Park Row, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77084. 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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