Volume 97 Number 23
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Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity
ISSN —07458800
SPJST sets Flag Day observance Sunday, June 14 at Veterans Home
All members are invited to observe Flag Day with SPJST on Sunday, June 14 in Temple, Texas. This year’s annual Flag Day observance will be held at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home, located on the grounds of the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center in Temple (VA Hospital) at 1424 Martin
Luther King, Jr., Lane. The ceremony, which will include a presentation to the Veterans Home and the reading of the winning SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest, starts at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a short reception. Keynote speaker will be Brigadier General (Ret.) Ron White, Director of Texas State Veterans Homes.
FLAG DAY
William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home 1424 Martin Luther King, Jr., Lane • Temple, Texas
Program Starts at 1 p.m. ! Reception Follows Everyone’s Invited! ! Sponsored by SPJST
Directions
Heritage ’09 May Honor Roll Insurance Issued/Earned Premium Patsy Koslovsky Lodge 47, Seaton District Two
Monthly Prize Drawing Winner $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card • Congratulations! Carmen Kocurek Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje • District Six
Jerry Elzner Day
Jerry Elzner of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, left, proudly displays a proclamation from the Corpus Christi Mayor proclaiming May 24 as “Jerry Elzner Day.” He is pictured with Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. More on page 13.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
From South: From Interstate 35 take Loop 363 Exit (Exit 299), go east (right) on Loop 363. Follow Loop 363 approximately 3 miles. Take the 5th Street Exit (right) until you come to the stop sign at 5th Street. Take a left (north) on 5th Street about 5 blocks. Turn right on Avenue U. Avenue U will take you 1 block straight to the Olin E. Teague Veterans! Medical Center. The Texas State Veterans Home is adjacent to the northwest corner of the Medical Center property.
Youth Interest ......................................3 From North:Rates From Interstate 35 take the North 3rd Street/Industrial Blvd ExitSection.....................................18 (Exit 303, also labeled Spur 290/Downtown); go south on 3rd Street. Follow 3rd Street through Downtown Temple approximately 2 miles. 3rd Street Vestnik Project...................................20 Family Fun Dates ................................3 will turn into 1st Street just after you cross the downtown overpass. Continue on 1st Street approximately 1 mile. The Olin E. TeagueWrite Veterans! ......................................3 Medical Center will be on your left. The Texas State Veterans Home is adjacent to the northIn Memoriam ......................................24 Readers west corner of the Medical Center property. Reunions ............................................26 Heritage ʼ09 Updates...........................4 Czech Culture ....................................27 Supreme Lodge Meeting Minutes ......6 Activities Calendar ............................30 Lodge Section....................................10
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Brotherhood
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Lodge 180 Burleson supports veterans
Locks of Love
Stephanie Sanders of Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club displays her ponytail that she is donating to Locks of Love. Stephanie decided to cut her hair to help create wigs for cancer patients. More on page 21.
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi Youth Club meeting scenes
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Lodge 183 Arlington Youth Club installs 2009-2010 officers
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Editor’s Note
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, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE - Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM 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 Email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICT FIVE - Ricky Peralta, FICF Mobile: (832) 515-8558 Email: ricardoperalta@sbcglobal.net 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
Show your patriotism.
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Fly Old Glory with pride
Fly the flag on Sunday, June 14, Flag Day. This is the day to give “Old Glory” its due. There are many ways to honor the American flag. Sometimes it’s there for all to see on the lapel of a jacket, flying boldly in the front yard of a home, or being saluted as it blows in the wind from the flag pole of a building. Our Star-Spangled Banner is an emblem of liberty and sovereignty. It gives hope to our country and to all other countries that desire freedom. Our present flag has a background of 13 horizontal stripes and 50 stars. The 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies, and the 50 stars represent our 50 proud states. The colors of the flag are endowed with their own special meaning. Red is said to represent hardiness and valor, white to represent purity and innocence, and blue to represent vigilance, perseverance, and justice. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day in 1916, commemorating the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by the Second Continental Congress on that day in 1777. The idea of setting aside a special day to celebrate the United States flag wasn’t new, though. One of the earliest observances of Flag Day occurred in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1861, at the suggestion of George Morris, to pray for the preservation of the Union at the beginning of the Civil War. In 1885, a Wisconsin schoolteacher named Bernard J. Cigrand held a formal observance of what he called “Flag Birthday” at his school. Cigrand went on to become a passionate promoter of Flag Day, delivering more than 2,000 speeches on the subject, and is generally considered to be the “Father of Flag Day.” In 1914, Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane delivered a Flag Day speech in which he said the flag
had spoken to him that morning: “I am what you make me; nothing more. I swing before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself.” In 1949, President Harry Truman signed an act of Congress formally establishing June 14 as National Flag Day. The most important part of Flag Day could be the moments when we pause to remember those in history who fought so the flag could fly and those who are still fighting to keep it flying today. As always: We pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, with liberty and justice for all.
Heartfelt Sympathy Sincere sympathy is extended to Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and his family. Brian’s brother, Harold Vanicek, Sr., 56, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009. Harold, an active member of Lodge 24, Cyclone, is survived by his wife Doris, sons Harold, Jr. and Brent, mother Willie Mae, and brother David. Services were held Monday, June 8 in Seaton. Homemade Bubbles Thanks to Accounting Clerk Dorothy Stuchly for sharing a recipe for a fun summer activity that all ages can enjoy—blowing bubbles! 1/2 cup dish soap 1 1/2 cups water 2 teaspoons sugar Medium-sized mixing bowl or cup Spoon Sealed container (jar with lid)
Mix all three ingredients together. (Don’t stir or shake too much.) Label properly and store in a sealed container. Adult supervision required. Do not drink. —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.
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FROM THE SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, Sunday, June 14 is Flag Day. SPJST members are warmly invited to join with SPJST as we observe our annual Flag Day program in Temple. This year, we are partnering with the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home for the event and will be hosting the program at the Veterans Home. The facility is located on the grounds of the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center in Temple at 1424 Martin Luther King, Jr., Lane. The ceremony, which will include a presentation to the Veterans Home and the reading of the winning SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest, starts at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a short reception. Our keynote speaker will be Brigadier Gen-
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eral (Ret.) Ron White, Director of Texas State Veterans Homes. Flag Day honors the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as our national flag by the Continental Congress 232 years ago on June 14, 1777. Each year the SPJST joins with fraternal benefit societies from around the nation to promote Flag Day through a variety of fraternal and patriotic activities. On Flag Day 2009, may we join hands to honor our grand and noble flag. By doing so, we uphold the founding principles of both our nation and SPJST. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
Directions to Texas State Veterans Home in Temple
From South: From Interstate 35 take Loop 363 Exit (Exit 299), go east (right) on Loop 363. Follow Loop 363 approximately 3 miles. Take the 5th Street Exit (right) until you come to the stop sign at 5th Street. Take a left (north) on 5th Street about 5 blocks. Turn right on Avenue U. Avenue U will take you 1 block straight to the Olin E. Teague Veteransʼ Medical Center. The Texas State Veterans Home is adjacent to the northwest corner of the Medical Center property.
From North: From Interstate 35 take the North 3rd Street/Industrial Blvd Exit (Exit 303, also labeled Spur 290/Downtown); go south on 3rd Street. Follow 3rd Street through Downtown Temple approximately 2 miles. 3rd Street will turn into 1st Street just after you cross the downtown overpass. Continue on 1st Street approximately 1 mile. The Olin E. Teague Veteransʼ Medical Center will be on your left. The Texas State Veterans Home is adjacent to the northwest corner of the Medical Center property.
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Family Fun and Important Dates
June 13-14 June 14
June 20 June 20 June 20 June 23-28 June 26-28 June 26 June 27 June 27 June 28
June 28 July 4 July 4 July 4 July 10-12 July 12-15
July 12 July 16-19 July 19 July 19 July 19 July 23-26 July 24-27 July 24-26 July 26 July 26 August 1
August 7-9 August 15 August 28 Sept. 5 Sept. 13
LIT Retreat at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Waldeck Flag Day Ceremony William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home, Temple District Three YAD • Lodge 84, Dallas District Four YAD • Culpepperʼs, Abilene Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Trip to Austin (2) Sokol Slet, Fort Worth (3) District Six Camp • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm SPJST Float • Sokol Slet Parade, Fort Worth (3) Lodge 219, El Paso Swim Party (4) Hawkins Swimming Pool District Two Beseda • Pioneer Days, Temple District Two Swim Social Lionʼs Junction Water Park, Temple 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 Hall District One Camp • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm District Six YAD • Taiton Community Center Lodge 15, Buckholts Historical Marker Dedication (2) 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 District One YAD • Caldwell Civic Center District Two YAD • Lodge 24, Cyclone State Youth Achievement Day Frank Mayborn Convention Center, Temple End-of-Summer Corpus Christi Getaway District Two Trip • Sea World, San Antonio Lodge 84, Dallas Princess Ball (3) Lodge 172, Pasadena Labor Day Dance (5) Lodge 18, Elgin Fall Polka Fest (2)
Readers Write
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 4.75% 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
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* Rates effective 5/01/09 through 7/31/09.
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When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.95% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 4.10% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 4.20%
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Lodge 24, Cyclone member expresses thanks
Dear SPJST, Thank you for all that you’ve done for me over the years. As I start my first college class today, I am reminded of all that I have gained from my involvement with SPJST. First and foremost, the adult leaders have all been kind and friendly everywhere I’ve met with them. As a sometime misbehaving child, it was always a gentle correction. Now, everyone has been supportive and helpful in all I do, opening my eyes to new skills and ideas and introducing me to my own Czech heritage. The
youth leaders of my lodge have always taken the time and a lot of trouble to help me, and for that I am truly appreciative. Of course, I can’t forget Patsy, who has been a true friend. I’ve made the best friends imaginable in SPJST—ones I hope to keep always. Being District Two Queen and LIT are memories I will treasure for a lifetime and remember as great times. Lastly, I am especially appreciative of the two generous scholarships awarded me. They will go far in aiding my education, and, in turn, my adult life. Thank you all so very much. Your grateful friend, Amber Penn —SPJST—
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FROM THE VICE PRESIDENTʼS OFFICE
Heritage ’09
May Membership Program Progress Report
SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through May 31, 2009
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED
District 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Certs. Written 15 $ 29 9 32 9 27 25 4 150
Amount 1,043,000.00 1,210,304.00 775,000.00 2,733,731.00 733,601.00 1,399,609.00 1,235,585.00 150,000.00
$
9,280,80.00
Certs. Issued Amount 12 $1,082,000.00 27 1,108,125.00 10 955,000.00 27 914,208.00 14 1,733,601.00 24 1,524,609.00 25 1,152,163.00 5 200,000.00 144
$8,669,706.00
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED
District 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Certs. Written Amount 55 $ 6,200,228.00 115 5,818,617.00 73 4,123,000.00 183 11,255,951.00 179 7,971,279.00 125 8,645,319.00 166 8,370,295.00 12 517,214.00 908
$52,901,903.00
Certs. Issued 53 $ 109 58 151 166 118 152 13 820
Amount 4,927,228.00 5,475,181.00 3,417,904.00 7,270,321.00 7,873,105.00 7,490,319.00 7,028,256.00 617,214.00
$44,099,528.00
Fraternally, Gene McBride, FICF Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST—
SPJST records 820 certificates issued in Heritage ’09 campaign
Through the end of May, SPJST had issued 820 certificates. The goal of the Heritage ’09 Membership Drive is 2,009 certificates issued.
D IS T R I C T O NE
L o d ge N o . L o d ge N a m e
1 9 13 17 38 39 51 57 67 94 106 141 169 171
Fayetteville Snook Dime Box New Tabor Kovar Bryan Ellinger Gonzales Schulenburg Wheelock La Grange Sealy Brenham Lockhart
Ce r t i f i c a t e s Issu ed
2 5 3 6 2 0 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 -1
Warrenton Caldwell Centerville Bryan-College Station Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Luling Bastrop*
D I S TR IC T T WO
L o d ge N o . L o d ge N a m e
15 18 20 24 29 47
Buckholts Elgin Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton
Beyersville Lovelady Holland Temple Rosebud Austin Rockdale Academy Falls County Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy West Austin* Morgan’s Point Salado* Marble Falls*
D IS TRIC T THRE E
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
5 6 25 35 54 66 84 92 101 130 135 154 178 180 183 204 205 206 210 211 216 224 226 244 253 264
Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Dallas Fort Worth Gainesville Dallas Ennis Fort Worth Longview Burleson Arlington Stephenville Terrell Mexia Fairfield* Palestine* Tyler* Waxahachie* Corsicana* Clarksville* Mineral Wells* Plano*
0 0 4 5 0 0 0 C ert if icat es Issu ed
1 0 7 6 8 27
49 73 76 157 160 207 209 215 219 222 229 230 235 238 242 245 256 257 265 272
Rowena Seymour Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Iowa Park Brownwood* South Plains El Paso Vernon* Abilene Midland Junction* Goldthwaite* Amarillo* Fort Stockton* Denver City* Alpine* Odessa* Del Rio*
4 0 7 20 -1 3 0 2 9 3 0 -2 4 0 0
C ert if icat es Issu ed
D I ST R I C T FO U R
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
The listing below shows the certificates issued in each lodge. A youth club listing also appears following the lodge listing. 179 186 188 189 201 234 260
48 74 80 87 89 155 174 177 182 187 200 237 246 268 270
1 -1 3 -1 1 -5 1 2 0 1 0 -1 0 1 -6 0 1 6 0 0 0 -1 1 0 0 -3
C ert if icat es Issu ed
7 0 8 -18 13 1 -2 3 41 1 3 -1 0 0 -2 0 -3 0 1 -5
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DIS TRI CT FI V E
L o d ge N o . L o d ge N a m e
65 81 88 91 139 142 149 156 162 172 175 181 191 196 227 228 231 232 255 262 274
Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Alvin Baytown Iowa Colony Pasadena Rosenberg Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Onalaska* Cleveland* Angleton* Mid-Houston* Katy Galveston* Nacogdoches*
D I S TR IC T SI X
L o d ge N o . L o d ge N a m e
4 8 10 23 28 30 32 40 41 63 97 125 143 148 151 153 184 223 240 261 269
Hallettsville Weimar Shiner Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca Sweet Home Placedo Westhoff Inez El Maton Wharton La Salle Moulton Palacios Bay City Goliad* Rockport*
239 247 258 271
1 3 28 0 2 0 0 3 0 20 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 31 0 0
C ert if icat es Issu ed
DI S T RICT S EV E N
L o d ge N o . L o d ge N a m e
26 79 93 107 117 133 164 185 202 217
C ert if icat es Issu ed
7 0 2 1 1 13 10 40 -7 0 2 0 7 2 1 0 0 -2 -39 0 0
C ert if icat es Issu ed
Skidmore Corpus Christi Hobson Floresville Robstown San Antonio Rio Hondo New Braunfels Jourdanton Alice* (all members reassigned) Hondo San Marcos Seguin Laredo
• Denotes lodge has not been chartered. —SPJST—
0 33 0 -10 0 1 0 2 -1 -13
-5 3 1 -91
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SPJST Youth Clubs’ May Heritage ’09 Update
D IS TRI CT O NE Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d ge N o . Yo u t h C l u b N a m e
1 9 13 17 39 186
Fayetteville Youth Club Snook Youth Club Dime Box Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club Bryan Youth Club Caldwell Youth Club
D I S TR IC T T WO Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d ge N o . Yo u t h C l u b N a m e
18 20 24 29 47 48 80 246
C e r t i f i c at e s Issu ed
1 4 0 7 0 1
C e r t i f i c at e s Issu ed
Elgin Youth Club Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Holland Youth Club Morgan’s Point Youth Club
DI S TRICT THRE E Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d ge N o . Yo u t h C l u b N a m e
6 25 54 84 92 154 183
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Cottonwood Youth Club Ennis Youth Club West Youth Club Dallas Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Arlington Youth Club
0 1 0 6 5 1 3 0
C e r t i f i c at e s Issu ed
1 1 0 1 2 0 1
SPJST records 345 referrals in Heritage ’09 program through May
DI ST RI CT F O UR Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d ge N o . Yo u t h C l u b N a m e
76 215 219 229
Wichita Falls Youth Club South Plains Youth Club El Paso Youth Club Abilene Youth Club
DIS T RI CT F I VE Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d ge N o . Yo u t h C l u b N a m e
88 142 162
Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club Iowa Colony Youth Club
DI ST RI CT SI X Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d ge N o . Yo u t h C l u b N a m e
4 30 32 40 97 148
3 1 12 1
C e r t i f i c at e s Issu ed
10 1 0
C e r t i f i c at e s Issu ed
Hallettsville Youth Club Taiton Youth Club Victoria Youth Club El Campo-Hillje Youth Club Placedo Youth Club El Maton Youth Club
D I S TR IC T SE V E N Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d ge N o . Yo u t h C l u b N a m e
107 185 202
C e r t i f i c at e s Issu ed
6 6 9 18 1 0
—SPJST—
Lodge Memberʼs Name 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 17 17 17 17 24 24 24 29 29 40 40 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47
Tamara Gettys Amanda Parks Clarissa Ramirez Dawn Simpson D.J. Svetlik Joann Wells Shirley Kalmus Dorothy Kucera Sierra Cash Tabor Dowell Trey Groce Dillon Narro Margaret Campbell Peggy Sue Chastain Lori Slack Elaine Machu Edmond Tate, Jr. Brad Bacak Samantha Brener Carmen Kocurek Brady Alexander Chase Alexander Sandra Dubcak Ruth Hanusch Crystal Morris Cynthia Hutka Lisa Mills Katherine Morris Colton Regan James Skrabanek Windee Skrabanek Dorothy Stuchly Doris Tyroch
Referrals 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 2 2 1 5 8 4 1 1 10 3 47 2 1 1 11 1 8 7 6 1 2 2 9 1
47 48 66 66 80 80 80 80 80 84 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 89 107 107 117 133 162 162 177 177 186 187 200 200 229 229 229 246 246 246 246 246 258
Donica Zabcik Devin Muston Roger Berry Dana McAdams Frank Horak Carol Wolf Curtis Wolf Doni Powell Socorro Wolcott Ben Jarma Michelle Flores Brent Hegwood Sydney Jurchak Stephanie Lenart Mary Roznovsky Betty Theiss Sylvia Williamson Lisa Kirby Laura Pavliska Michael Ploch Frances McDonald Maribel Casanova Alyssa Moyle Avery Moyle Janie Coakley Linda Johnson Grace Vann Mary Mozee Peggy Brewer Margaret Santana Christine Brooks Tammy Copeland Kayla Willcoxson Karen Franklin Sue Moore Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Chester Jenke
14 1 4 1 10 13 1 9 8 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 14 1 1 15 16 2 1 2 3 3 13 16 8 5
Consistency Club Minimum of two certificates issued each month for two or more consecutive months.
C e r t i f i c at e s Issu ed
Floresville Youth Club New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club
Through the end of May 2009, the following members made referrals during the Heritage ʼ09 Membership Drive. (Green denotes youth.)
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~ District Two ~ Betty Barton (3) Lodge 87, Temple
~ District Six ~ Silvia Perry Lodge 32, Victoria
~ District Four ~ Gloria Guzman Lodge 219, El Paso
Sheldon Holub, FIC (4) Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
May District Top Producers
Rosa Morales Lodge 219, El Paso
Associate Agents
Baltazar Nunez, FIC (2) Lodge 219, El Paso
~ District Seven ~ Armando Diaz (3) Lodge 79, Corpus Christi
~ District Five ~ Helen Hegwood, FIC Lodge 88, Houston
Maria Bazan Lodge 133, San Antonio
District One Insurance Issued/Earned Premium Susan Skrabanek Lodge 17, New Tabor
Home Office Staff Member of the Month May 2009
District Six Insurance Issued/Earned Premium Carolina Covarrubia Lodge 30, Taiton
James Kocurek (4) Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
Number in ( ) denotes consecutive months.
District Lodges of the Month Lodge must have at least four certificates issued during month. Number in ( ) is certificates issued.
District Two Insurance Issued/Earned Premium Patsy Koslovsky Lodge 47, Seaton
Susan Shofner
Customer Service Specialist Lodge 246, Morganʼs Point 8 recruits
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District One—Lodge 17, New Tabor (4) District Two—Lodge 47, Seaton (9) District Three—Lodge 264, Plano (5) District Four—Lodge 219, El Paso (14) District Five—Lodge 88, Houston (10) District Six—Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje (10) District Seven—Lodge 79, Corpus Christi (7)
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Minutes of the April 21, 22, and 23, 2009 Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST held at the Home Office, Temple, Texas
The regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST was called to order by Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick at 8 a.m. with the following Supreme Lodge members present: Brian Vanicek, President Gene McBride, Vice President Leonard Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Donnie Victorick — District One Supreme Lodge Chairman Bobby Wuensche — District Two
Johnnie Krizan — District Three Larry W. Pflughaupt — District Five Michael Ahlstrom — District Six Vice Chairman of the Board Robert J. Bayer — District Seven
Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas was also present during the meeting.
The meeting was opened by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed in respect to our departed members and in honor of our armed forces. Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska led the Supreme Lodge in prayer.
Director Billy Rollwitz, who was recovering from surgery, sent greetings and word he was doing well. Members of the Supreme Lodge expressed well wishes for his quick recovery. Director Rollwitz was not present during this meeting. The minutes of the Supreme Lodge SPJST meeting of January 20, 21, and 22, 2009, were considered page by page. On motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Pflughaupt, the minutes were accepted as presented. The weekly minutes of the Management Team were reviewed. Various items included in the weekly reports were reviewed and discussed.
The minutes of 25 Supreme Lodge Officers’ meetings concerning investments were considered: January 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 15, 20, 23, 26, 28 and 30, 2009; February 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24, 2009; and March 6, 11, 17, 24 and 30, 2009.
During consideration of the investment minutes, a general discussion was held concerning investment strategy. The investment minutes of Supreme Lodge Officers’ meetings were approved on motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Wuensche, and carried unanimously. The Supreme Lodge went into executive session to consider the executive session minutes from the January 2009 meeting. OLD BUSINESS
REPORT ON SALES – Vice President McBride reviewed insurance written and issued, and his report indicated that persistency was greatly improved and indicated overall progress that is being made in reducing lapses. AGENTS’ PENDING REPORT – The report listed agents trained as well as agents pending full training. Vice President McBride noted that there was an increase in unlicensed sales representatives.
NEW LODGES IN PROCESS – Vice President McBride reviewed the list of lodges and noted a number of lodges merged. On motion by Vice President McBride, seconded by Director Bayer, it was agreed to extend the time for organization of the lodges on the list until the July Supreme Lodge meeting.
ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONAL REPORT – Vice President McBride reviewed changes to the record keeping on promotional items which will require all items taken out to be charged to an individual Supreme Lodge member. The changes were approved on motion by Vice President McBride, seconded by Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, and carried. The motion carried with seven in
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favor and two opposed. Voting in favor: President Vanicek, Vice President McBride, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, Director Victorick, Director Pflughaupt, Director Ahlstrom and Director Bayer. Voting in opposition: Director Wuensche and Director Krizan.
LODGE COMPLIANCE – Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported that all lodges had submitted lodge officers’ listings except for seven lodges. IRS REPORTS – Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported on assistance to lodges in connection with lodge IRS reporting. He discussed filing of 990N form in the Home Office for lodges authorizing us to do so.
SCHEDULE D INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING – Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the procedure of converting to a new investment accounting program. Implementing and transitioning to the new system will be a time consuming project. NEW ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SYSTEM – Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the implementation of the new accounting system.
INDEPENDENT AUDIT – Financial Secretary Mikulas gave an update of progress on the regular annual audit. He also reported on the status of the upcoming regular audit by the Texas Insurance Department. GUIDELINES FOR LODGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM – 2009 – Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed the final approved guidelines for the incentive program.
LODGE MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATE COUNT AS OF MARCH 31, 2009 – Financial Secretary Mikulas reported member count of 46,581 and certificate count of 54,824.
QUARTERLY STATEMENT – Financial Secretary Mikulas began the report with a review of bonds with an N.A.I.C. downgrade of status, and he explained how these bonds were reported on the financial statements. Financial Secretary Mikulas proceeded with a detailed review of assets, liabilities and surplus. He noted improvement in premiums and net gain from operations.
DISTRICT TWO – Director Wuensche reported the following activities: assisted Janie Barron of Lodge 187, Round Rock in presenting check donations to Meals on Wheels and Shepherd’s Heart in Taylor; attended Hee Haw fundraiser for Buckholts Fire Department and presented matching funds; attended District Two Skating Party; attended SPJST Awards Banquet in Killeen; visited Rockdale to plan meeting site/meal for special meeting of Lodge 174, Rockdale; attended SPJST State 42 Straight Domino Tournament at Lodge 48, Beyersville; attended Lodge 29, Taylor fund-raiser; presented 10 sets of dominoes to the Switzer Senior Center at the Open House of the Taylor Resource Center; Youth Leaders Retreat at Cooper Farm; and presented check to Taylor Relay for Life from Beyersville donation. He reported attending meetings at Lodge 48, Beyersville; Lodge 174, Rockdale special meeting; District Two Spring Meeting; and a youth leaders meeting in Killeen.
DISTRICT THREE – Director Krizan discussed the subsidy loan programs and suggested that subsidies to lodges be shown. Director Krizan thanked the officers for expense cutting efforts and encouraged that they continue to move in this direction. He commented that we need to continue to maintain our membership base with quality business concentrating on quality rather than quantity. He discussed combining jobs to cut costs. DISTRICT FOUR – Director Rollwitz had sent in comments knowing he would not be able to attend the meeting. He reported attending meetings and gave a report at Lodge 49, Rowena and Lodge 73, Seymour. He attended Lodge 160, San Angelo annual meeting; Supreme Lodge meeting; audit meeting in
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Temple; and loan appraisal in St. Lawrence. He also attended and participated in SPJST Awards Banquet in Killeen.
DISTRICT FIVE – Director Pflughaupt discussed the elections of officials 501(c)(3) corporations supported by the SPJST and encouraged that SPJST directors be provided with copies of the rules and regulations of the three 501(c)(3) organizations.
He reported the following activities: attended Supreme Lodge meeting; participated in Vrazels’ Polka Band Farewell Dance co-sponsored by SPJST (assisted with attendee admission and with presentation of SPJST plaque) at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, Texas; attended Lodge 88, Houston Anniversary Day celebration; participated in “Bowl for Kids” Fraternal Bowling Tournament co-sponsored by SPJST as a scholarship fund-raiser at 300 Austin bowling alley in Austin, Texas; visited Needville Rest Home with Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club members to present residents with valentines and fruit; participated in SPJST Awards Banquet at the Killeen Civic and Convention Center; monitored District Youth Counselors’ Spring Meeting at the Killeen Civic and Convention Center; attended funeral services for Jerry Franklin Hurta of Lodge 88, Houston at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery; attended District Five Spring planning meeting at Applebee’s restaurant, and then at Lodge 88, Houston; picked up donated furniture and miscellaneous items from District Five Youth Counselor and delivered it to the SPJST ENC (Education Nature Center) at Cooper Farm in Fayette County in preparation for camp; and assisted with the additional pick-up and delivery of donated furniture and miscellaneous items to the SPJST ENC (Education Nature Center) at Cooper Farm in Fayette County.
He gave a director’s report and promoted Heritage ’09 campaign at monthly lodge meetings: Lodge 81, Needville; Lodge 88, Houston; Lodge 139, Danbury; Lodge 191, Lufkin; Lodge 196, Houston-West; and Lodge 255, Katy.
DISTRICT SIX – Director Ahlstrom discussed the positive results of the recent activities in Bay City in connection with Lodge 240, Bay City. His activities were assisting with the noon meal at Cooper Farm clean-up day; attended Fraternal Bowling Tournament in Austin; attended SPJST Awards Banquet in Killeen; attended recognition of Charles Garrett at Lodge 97, Placedo; and attended city Easter egg hunt in Lodge 240, Bay City.
He reported attending meetings at Lodge 23, Moravia; Lodge 32, Victoria; Lodge 41, Port Lavaca; and installed officers at Lodge 97, Placedo; Lodge 148, El Maton; Lodge 151, Wharton; Lodge 184, Moulton; and Lodge 240, Bay City. He also attended District Six Cemetery Organization meeting; lodge youth leaders’ meeting in El Campo; State Field Representatives’ meeting and Finance Committee meeting at Home Office. DISTRICT SEVEN – Director Bayer had positive statements of the recent DYC meeting. Director Bayer added comments to items listed on his written report. He reported the following meetings at Lodge 93, Hobson; Lodge 107, Floresville; Lodge 202, Jourdanton; DYC meeting in Killeen; Finance Committee meeting in Temple; and the District Seven officers’ meeting.
Director Bayer reported the following activities: met with Lodge 117, Robstown; sold certificate for Lodge 117, Robstown; Home Office internal audit; SPJST Awards Banquet in Killeen; installed officers in Lodge 117, Robstown; helped decorate Lodge 107, Floresville hall; attended Lodge 107, Floresville Annual Banquet (Sandi Wicker – speaker); attended Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Annual Banquet; and internal audit walk-thru of files (redone).
DISTRICT ONE – Director Victorick reported the following meetings: Lodge 9, Snook; Lodge 38, Kovar; Lodge 141, Sealy and installed officers for 2009; attended District Youth Counselors’ meeting in Killeen; attended Finance Committee meeting at Home Office in Temple; attended meeting with Leonard Mikeska and James Lee, III of Raymond James and Company in Temple; attended District One Spring Meeting at Lodge 17, New Tabor; and attended State Field Representatives’ meeting at Home Office.
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He reported the following activities: attended Vrazel’s retirement performance at Mayborn Convention Center in Temple; attended workday at Cooper Farm for ENC; attended Lodge 9, Snook fund-raiser; presented 50-year member pins at Lodge 141, Sealy; attended Texas Fraternal Congress bowling tournament in Austin; Supreme Lodge Audit Committee review at Home Office; attended SPJST Awards Banquet at Killeen Civic and Conference Center; participated in Ben and Martha Trcalek Scholarship fund-raiser at Lodge 17, New Tabor; attended Lodge 29, Taylor fund-raiser; presented First Step Incentive Award at Lodge 38, Kovar; attended Lee County Youth Livestock Auction in Giddings; attended Youth Leaders’ Retreat at Cooper Farm; attended AM Best review at Home Office in Temple; attended Legislative Awareness Day at State Capitol in Austin; and attended SPJST Bloomin’ Temple Car Show in Temple. Recess for lunch was taken at 12 noon until 1 p.m.
ACTUARY – Actuary Allen Bailey and Dave Ramsey were present to report on various areas.
There was extensive discussion about existing Universal Life policies and how to be proactive in servicing those policies. There was also extensive discussion about a proposed new Whole Life Universal Life product.
After review of the product, Vice President McBride moved that Actuary Allen Bailey be authorized to proceed with developing a new Whole Life Universal Life certificate to be used as an alternative substitute for current Universal Life certificates. President Vanicek seconded. The cost was stated to be $25,000 to 30,000. Vote was taken, and the motion carried with eight in favor and one opposed. Voting in favor: President Vanicek, Vice President McBride, SecretaryTreasurer Mikeska, Director Victorick, Director Wuensche, Director Pflughaupt, Director Ahlstrom and Director Bayer. Voting in opposition: Director Krizan.
Vice President McBride brought up for discussion a modified underwriting direct solicitation product offering members opportunity to buy a $5,000 whole life contract. Details of the program were discussed. It was agreed to proceed with the priority life marketing plan on motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Vice President McBride. The motion carried with seven in favor and two opposed. Voting in favor: President Vanicek, Vice President McBride, SecretaryTreasurer Mikeska, Director Victorick, Director Wuensche, Director Ahlstrom and Director Bayer. Voting in opposition: Director Krizan and Director Pflughaupt.
Actuary Bailey discussed a lapse study and expense study. The last expense study was done in 2007. Director Bayer moved that an updated lapse study and expense study be done to be ready by October 19 for a conference review the Monday before the October Supreme Lodge meeting. The motion was seconded by Director Pflughaupt and carried unanimously. INVESTMENTS – Buddy Ballard of Alpha Capital Management was present to do a quarterly review of the Society assets. He discussed investment strategy at length and reviewed responses to the financial markets. Recess for the day was taken from 5:27 p.m. until 8 a.m., April 22, 2009.
Financial Secretary Mikulas introduced staff member Sue Moore who serves in policy service. She was recognized for five years of service in the Home Office and was praised for her devoted service.
Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny presented her first quarter 2009 report.
TRAVEL/MEETINGS/VESTNIK REPORT – Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny reported the average cost of printing and mailing the Vestnik was 43 cents per issue.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS – Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Zavodny highlighted items in a detailed written report covering the SPJST website, SPJST Float/parade appearances, Orel appearances, annual lodge mailings,
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lodge/youth club media assistance, activities in progress, and Vestnik/Communication Department first quarter expenses.
OVERSITE COMMITTEE – A tabled suggestion to look into an oversite committee was considered. No action was taken.
SPJST DIRECTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND ACCOUNT – President Vanicek distributed suggested guidelines for use of the $4,000 set aside for each director each year. The guidelines as corrected were approved for 2010 on motion by Director Ahlstrom, seconded by Director Wuensche. The vote was six in favor, two opposed and one abstention. Voting in favor: Vice President McBride, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, Director Victorick, Director Wuensche, Director Pflughaupt and Director Ahlstrom. Voting in opposition: President Vanicek and Director Krizan. Abstaining: Director Bayer. Recess was taken from 9:35 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
Director Ahlstrom moved that the Director’s Discretionary Fund be cut from $4,000 to $3,000, effective immediately. The motion was seconded by Director Bayer and it carried with eight in favor and one opposed. Voting in favor: President Vanicek, Vice President McBride, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, Director Wuensche, Director Krizan, Director Pflughaupt, Director Ahlstrom and Director Bayer. Voting in opposition: Director Victorick. NEW BUSINESS
CONTINUING EDUCATION – Vice President McBride discussed developments in continuing education and recommended that SPJST offer a paper or web course through WebCE education as an alternative. Agents will be required to pay the cost of their continuing education. WebCE offers a price of $39.95 for a 30-hour bundle according to arrangements worked out by Vice President McBride.
The proposal to discontinue the current CE program and suggest a proposal of WebCE as an alternative was approved on motion by Vice President McBride and seconded by Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska and carried unanimously. LAPSE REPORT – Vice President McBride presented and reviewed a lapse report for January, February and March 2009. He also presented lapse reports for each district, a statewide lapse report, and a lapse report comparing 2008 and 2009. The reports concluded that lapses improved from 54.07 in 2007 to 86.05 in 2008.
EXPENSE REPORTS – Vice President McBride reviewed expenses for the first quarter in underwriting, 15 percent override to field representatives, quarterly bonus of $20 per application, advance commission, earned premium, state field representatives, and top producers for district and state.
Recess for lunch was taken from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Daniel Wenzler, Sr., President, and Irma Farrell, Chairman of the Board of C.S.A. Fraternal, were in Texas and came by to visit the Supreme Lodge meeting. CSA Fraternal is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR REPORT – State Youth Director John Hoelscher presented his written report and shared information about his activities.
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR REPORT – State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke reviewed his written report.
State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jenke brought up the possibility of allowing non-members to participate in various tournaments and suggested charging non-members a fee double that of members. Director Pflughaupt made a motion that tournaments be opened to the general public. Director Wuensche seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. It was understood the fee for non-members would be double that of members.
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – President Vanicek reported that funds are available for the awarding of 45-$1,000 scholarships this year. He distributed a list of 45 scholarship/grant winners which were chosen by an impartial university team. EMPLOYEE POLICY HANDBOOK – President Vanicek reported that the management team will be working on needed changes to the handbook and it will be presented for Supreme Lodge approval in the July Supreme Lodge meeting.
President Vanicek presented for review a proposed Employee Performance Evaluation form.
2009 INCENTIVE PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS – President Vanicek discussed the fact that some districts would be holding their incentive banquets in conjunction with their district meetings. There was extensive discussion on the amount of funding that would be provided to finance banquet costs. It was suggested that a budget be set for each district for holding the incentive awards banquet.
It was agreed that the Supreme Lodge officers come up with a plan for funding and holding the district award banquets for consideration in the July Supreme Lodge meeting. JOIN HANDS DAY PARTICIPANTS – President Vanicek reported on Join Hands Day. Some 43 lodges had indicated that they would be participating. Recess was taken from 2:30 until 3:15 p.m.
CZECH HERITAGE MUSEUM AND GENEALOGY CENTER – Executive Director Sandi Wicker gave a report of the status of the preparation of the Hanus Building for occupancy by the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. She reviewed plans and the budget for operating the museum which she estimated to be $200,000 per year. It was reported that the current museum would need to be closed down during the move to the new location. CZECH FESZT – Sandi Wicker presented plans for Czech Feszt and asked for a donation of $5,000 to help with promotion of the event.
On motion by Director Pflughaupt, seconded by President Vanicek, it was unanimously decided to donate $5,000 for promotion of the upcoming Czech Feszt.
Daniel Wenzler, President of CSA, was given an opportunity to address the Supreme Lodge. He gave a report of activities and product development underway by CSA. The CSA and SPJST have common roots as both organizations evolved from the CSPS in 1897. Mr. Wenzler discussed in detail the operation of CSA, and Supreme Lodge members asked various questions which explored similarities and differences between SPJST and CSA. The exchange of ideas and information was positive and enlightening. CSA Chairman of the Board Irma Farrell also took part in the exchange of ideas and information.
The Supreme Lodge encouraged the four SPJST officers to pursue a cooperative interchange of ideas with representatives of CSA for the potential benefit of both organizations.
The members of the Supreme Lodge expressed appreciation to Daniel Wenzler and Irma Farrell. President Vanicek presented each with a history of SPJST. Recess for the day was taken at 5:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. April 23, 2009.
SCHOLARSHIPS – President Vanicek reported on the manner of designating special scholarships which is consistent with desires of those establishing the funds.
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A.M. BEST REVIEW – President Vanicek reviewed the A.M. Best rating review and the impact that difficult economic circumstances had on the SPJST. The rating was changed from B+ (Good) to B (Fair). Recess was taken from 9:05 until 9:20 a.m.
RECAP OF ACTIONS BY SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS – President Vanicek presented a summary of significant actions and items that were handled during the quarter.
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Changes in the payroll system. Total evaluation of SPJST employees group benefits plan. Evaluation and changes in SPJST employees 401(k) plan. The TFC legislative awareness day in Austin on April 15. Progress on updating the employees’ handbook. Cooperation with the SPJST ENC project at Cooper Farm. Planning on participation in the Sokol Slet in Fort Worth, Texas.
With reference to the SPJST employees’ healthcare program, President Vanicek reported that our current health plan approached us with an increase of 64 percent. He indicated that other options are being considered and that a final decision of the officers regarding the healthcare would be conveyed at the July meeting.
DELINQUENCIES – Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reviewed a list of eight delinquent mortgage loans. The recommendations for action were unanimously approved on motion by Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, seconded by Director Bayer.
QUARTERLY INVESTMENTS – Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska referred to a list of eight real estate loans closed and 152 purchases and sales of securities. The investments were ratified on motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Vice President McBride, and carried unanimously. INTEREST SENSITIVE PRODUCTS – Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska referred to a study illustrating rate paid and interest spread on universal life and annuities.
UNIVERSAL LIFE – After reviewing the current interest rate spread, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska moved that the payout rate on Universal Life products be changed from 5 percent to 4.75 percent effective May 1, 2009, through July 31, 2009. Vice President McBride seconded. Discussion followed. Director Bayer moved to amend the rate to 4.85 percent and the motion failed due to lack of a second. Vote was taken on the original motion, and it carried unanimously.
ANNUITIES – After reviewing the current interest rate spread on annuities, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska moved that the rates on annuities be set as follows: Annuity I – A payout rate of 5 percent effective May 1, 2009 through July 31, 2009. Annuity II, III, IV, Roth plans – The payout rate be changed from 4.15 percent to 4 percent effective May 1, 2009 through July 31, 2009.
The motion was seconded by President Vanicek. Discussion followed. Vote was taken, and the motion carried with five in favor and four opposed. Voting in favor: President Vanicek, Vice President McBride, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, Director Victorick, Director Wuensche. Voting in opposition: Director Krizan, Director Pflughaupt, Director Ahlstrom and Director Bayer. RESOLUTION: The following Resolution was unanimously adopted on motion by Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, seconded by Director Wuensche: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED: That the President or Vice-President of the SPJST is fully empowered, authorized, and directed in the name of, and on behalf of, the SPJST to execute, acknowledge, and deliver
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any and all instruments, documents or agreements in connection with SPJST Employees 401K benefits plan or healthcare plan for the purpose of management, consultation or administration of such plan and any other instrument document or agreement necessary for the welfare of SPJST or conducting of business of the SPJST.
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Furthermore, the Secretary of this Corporation is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to attest such agreements, documents and instruments to affix the Corporate seal thereto. Upon the event that such agreement or instrument is executed, acknowledged, and delivered as aforesaid, the same shall be binding as the act and deed of the SPJST.
Recess for lunch was taken from 11:45 a.m. until 12:10 p.m.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSE FOR THREE MONTHS OF 2009 – Financial Secretary Mikulas referred to a statement of income and expenses and discussed the trend of movement in various items. BUDGET 2009 – Financial Secretary Mikulas discussed where we are on income and expenses in comparison to budgeted amounts.
ANNUAL STATEMENT 2008 – Financial Secretary Mikulas presented the annual statement that has been filed with the Texas Insurance Department. SUMMARY OF ANNUITIES – Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed a breakdown of amounts in each annuity plan.
INCENTIVE AWARDS – Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed a detailed listing of actual amount of the incentive award paid to each individual and lodge. LODGE MANAGEMENT AMOUNT – Financial Secretary Mikulas provided a listing of funds that are held for SPJST lodges and reported deposits during the quarter amounted to $26,066.73.
TOP 15 LODGES BY CERTIFICATES AND INSURANCE – Financial Secretary Mikulas referred to a detailed listing of lodges and changes in status. DISTRICT TWO – Director Wuensche had no new business.
DISTRICT THREE – Director Krizan commented on the need for continued changes and reductions to make the Society more viable. He pointed out the need to make changes to make the Society more profitable. He spoke favorable about the fair exchange of ideas and the input of information. He commented about the heavy responsibility each of us carry. He discussed the need to absorb the advice we get from experts but ultimately the decisions must rest with us. Director Krizan stated that the District Three meeting will be held this weekend, and he will give them an accurate report which is not “sugar coated.”
DISTRICT FIVE – Director Pflughaupt thanked Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska for attending the District Five meeting. He announced the spring meeting will be held at Lodge 196, Houston-West. He stated he enjoyed the reports of our investment consultant and others who make presentations. He commented that the more information we have, the better decisions we can make. Director Pflughaupt stated he is looking forward to the July audit to see how the new changes will make the audit work better. He commented on the adjustments made showing we are moving forward in an exciting manner. He commented on the teamwork he sees.
Director Pflughaupt discussed the need for good coordination of all that we do.
Director Pflughaupt wished Director Rollwitz a speedy recovery.
DISTRICT SIX – Director Ahlstrom asked that State Youth Director John Hoelscher be present. He discussed observation that there were no goals for the
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youth clubs and asked for clarification of goals for youth clubs. State Youth Director Hoelscher explained that the current goals are to hold a membership rally and that the statewide quota is met. It was agreed that Vice President McBride and State Youth Director Hoelscher will come up with realistic quotas for the youth. Director Ahlstrom asked State Youth Director Hoelscher to look into the camping program for youth. Director Ahlstrom wished Director Rollwitz a speedy recovery.
DISTRICT SEVEN – Director Bayer asked for a report of vehicles and was given a status report of SPJST-owned autos.
He stated that he met Jerry Elzner in Corpus Christi and commented that Jerry had been honored by being named “Texas Czech for 2009.”
Director Bayer discussed interaction with a lodge leader in Pearsall about funds in a bank in the name of the disbanded lodge. It was decided that the funds when received would be divided among the lodges receiving the transferred members.
Director Bayer stated the next internal audit committee meeting would be held on July 20, 2009. Director Bayer stated that a number of lodges that were to be disbanded need to be handled now.
DISTRICT ONE – Donnie Victorick stated: “We have had an excellent meeting. Thank you for making it happen. Your discussions and input has brought us closer to achieving the things which must be addressed to ensure that we are moving in a positive direction.
“I want to thank Gene for his continued efforts to put quality in the forefront and providing us the information necessary for sound decision making. I want to thank Leonard for his diligence in attempting to and moving our investment portfolio in a positive direction to capture gains in this unstable market environment.
“We still have a ways to go to get where we need to be. I want to challenge you officers to be creative and innovative in your efforts to move us forward. We have given you some areas of concern that need attention and ask that you examine them carefully and judiciously to make sure we have done enough to correct many of our shortcomings. We must work together to not let any unforeseen issues interfere with our quest to make us a profitable fraternal. We must continue to work hard to maintain the confidence of our members and must maintain a push for excellence in all of our efforts. If we do this, we will continue to be strong and a leader among fraternals. 1. Excellent District One Meeting –Thanks, Gene, for being there as well as John and Chester 2. Gun Shoot – Snook – (Gunsmoke Shooting Range) April 24 3. Cooper Farm “Czech Us Out” - April 24 4. Kovar Annual Picnic - April 26 5. Join Hands Day at Cooper Farm – May 2 6. Horseshoe Tournament at Cooper Farm – May 16 Wish Billy a speedy recovery and look forward to having him back.”
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:12 p.m. Leonard Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—
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Lodge 4 Hallettsville reports on May meeting
Dear Members, The lodge met Sunday, May 10, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the Legion Tap Room. Vice President Annie Vahalik opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution Chairman Gaynell Chudej read a resolution of sympathy for our departed member Helen Rose Galetka Zak. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes to the last meeting and gave the financial report. Correspondence was read. President Joe Siptak announced that Joshua Neskora from our lodge was selected to receive a $1,000 SPJST undergraduate scholarship. Assistant Youth Leader Susan Siptak reported the DVD on Adopt-aHighway would be shown at the June meeting. Several youth are planning to attend LIT camp on June 13. FAC Annie Vahalik reported on upcoming activities and tournaments. Sunshine Chairman Lillie Balusek
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reported on bingo at Stevens Convalescent Center and in-room visits at Hallettsville Rehab. Philip Vahalik reported on District Six SPJST cemeteries and progress of the museum in Temple. It was voted to give a prize drawing item to the District Six Annual Scholarship Endowment Fund-raiser.
Family Day—August 30 Due to the District Six outing in conjunction with the SPJST End-ofSummer Getaway in Corpus Christi the weekend of our Family Day, it was voted to change the Family Day to Sunday, August 30. Helen Zabransky was the only person present with a birthday in April, May, or June. A delicious birthday cake was served at lunch. Door prize winners were Victoria Orsak, Gaynell Chudej, and Susan Siptak. The meeting adjourned until June 14 at 2 p.m. The youth club members Sarah and Mark Siptak, and Jonathan Vahalik read Mother’s Day poems. They also honored the mothers by giving out roses to each one. Lunch was then served. Everyone enjoyed playing bingo led by FAC Annie Vahalik.
HALEY MOORE
Haley is a member of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point and a graduate of Belton High School. She is the daughter of Kelly and Sue Moore and Shannon and Rodney Simmonds, and the granddaughter of Eddy and Wanda Moore, Joe and Betty Pitts, and Artha Lambert. Haley plans to attend Temple College where she will pursue a career in the medical field.
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Next Meeting—June 14 The next meeting will be Sunday, June 14 at the Legion Tap Room at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar to honor 50-year member June 22
President Leo Jares called our meeting to order on Monday, May 25, 2009, at the Veterans Hall in Weimar. We had a great crowd attending. District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and wife Kathy paid us a surprise visit. We appreciate them taking the time to come and visit.
We opened our meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment to remember our deceased members and the troops, past and present, who are serving our country. All officers were present. The minutes were read and approved, and the treasurer made her report on the finances of the lodge. It was accepted as read. FAC Erline Janik reported on the Join Hands Day project. Ten members took part in the evening activities. These and a few others each baked cakes for the cake lotto. We had 18 cakes donated. We will honor our 50-year member at the next meeting on Monday, June 22. We will contact our member to make arrangements for this special occasion. We also made a motion to give gift cards for the prize drawing supporting the fund-raiser for the scholarship
fund. This will be given away at the district meeting in October. Director Ahlstrom brought gifts for attendance prizes, and member Christine Eschenburg also brought some items for distribution to attendees. There being no further business, we adjourned. The next meeting will be June 22. JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 51, Ellinger meets June 18
Dear Members, Lodge 51, Ellinger invites you to its quarterly meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Station. Barbecue will be provided. Members are asked to bring a
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vegetable or a dessert. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—
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Lodge 63 Sweet Home meets this Sunday
Lodge 63, Sweet Home will hold its monthly meeting and quarterly social on June 14, 2009, at the Queen of Peace Parish Hall in Sweet Home at 12 noon. The event will begin with a social hour followed by a catered meal. Immediately following the meal, a short business meeting will be held with committee reports and the usual business. Door prizes will be
2009 JOIN HANDS DAY
SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts, Future Farmers of America join hands for community Submitted by Doug Williams, Lodge 15 President and Shanna Denson, Buckholts ISD Agriculture Science Teacher
Lodge 15, Buckholts joined hands with Buckholts FFA for Join Hands Day. They started out the morning at Buckholts Community Center washing windows. The students found that it was a challenging task, due to the fact that they had to remove the dirt and dust that had blown in from the past several weeks. Then, the students walked across the street to clean the windows at the Town Hall building. Next item on the list was to remove all the weeds that had grown up around the Town Hall building and through the concrete. Each student put on a pair of gloves and started pulling. That was the first time some of them had ever pulled
weeds! Amazing! In the school van, the members went to both welcome signs at each end of town. They cleaned the signs, pulled weeds around them, mowed around them, and bolted the signs back down. When some students were asked what the best part of helping out around their community was, they responded with . . . “It is nice to do something good that will get noticed and can be enjoyed;” “I feel great that we helped out, and it did not even take that long;” “It was the least I could do for a community that supports our school.” —SPJST—
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awarded after the meeting. At social meetings, a birthday cake is presented. This month’s cake will be baked by Delores Bujnoch, and those with birthdays in April, May, or June will be eligible to win the cake. June is also the month when we honor our 50-year members. This year we also have a 75-year member. We are hoping as many as possible will be able to attend so that we can formally present them with their pins. Come to Sweet Home on June 14 for some free drinks, free food, and free fellowship. See you there! Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrates Jerry Elzner Day
On May 24, 2009, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi opened with a belated Mother’s Day luncheon consisting of barbecue beef brisket, sausage, and many side dishes. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek who led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present. We had a moment of silence for our deceased mothers and for all the fallen soldiers remembering Memorial Day. On our sick list was Jill Sijansky who is recovering from knee surgery. President Rebecek introduced our guests Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, District Seven Director Bob Bayer and wife Polly, and Dis-
trict Six Director Michael K. Ahlstrom. Brother Jerry Elzner introduced his guests from the Czech Republic Janna and Hannah Suejdova. It was great having everyone at our meeting. President Vanicek presented Jerry Elzner with a Proclamation from the Mayor of Corpus Christi proclaiming May 24 as “Jerry Elzner Day.” President Vanicek stated Jerry Elzner has done so much for everyone that it was his time to receive an award. Brother Bob Bayer gave Jerry a certificate from District Seven for his many deeds for the district and brought a 2009 camp tee-shirt from State Youth Director John Hoelscher. The April minutes and financial report were read and approved. Correspondence was read, and a letter stating our lodge has two new sales agents Thelma G. Hinojosa and Beatriz A. Rodriguez. Welcome, new sales agents! Our monthly donation will be made to the Ronald McDonald House. Youth Leader Paige Watson gave her report. She stated elections were held, and the new officers are President Brock Donnell, Vice President Meredyth Isle, Secretary Marcos Fuentez, Treasurer Celeste Fuentez, and Reporter Elena Fuentez. President Vanicek swore in the new officers.
Next Meeting—June 21 Our next meeting will be June 21, and we will celebrate Father’s Day. Meat will be furnished by the lodge, and members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Birthdays for the month of May was Ruth Marek on the 26th. Door
Lodge 24, Cyclone member receives SPJST Scholarship, State Merit Grant
Amber Penn of Lodge 24, Cyclone was presented an SPJST Scholarship and SPJST State Merit Grant by District Two Director Bobby Wuensche on May 28, 2009, at Belton High School. She is pictured with her parents, Ricky and Kathy Penn.
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Lodge 20, Granger member receives SPJST Scholarship
prizes were won by Donica Mitchan and Dallas Marek. The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 81 Needville meets this Sunday
At our May meeting, it was decided to move our next meeting date to Sunday, June 14 due to Father’s Day on our regular meeting date. For our next meal on June 14, we will have hot dogs. Members, please remember to bring whatever you like with hot dogs and a dessert. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Caitlyn Cavanaugh of Lodge 20, Granger was presented an SPJST Scholarship by District Two Director Bobby Wuensche on May 21, 2009. She is pictured with her parents Debra Cavanaugh and James Cavanaugh, IV.
Lodge 117 Robstown meets June 20
Lodge 117, Robstown will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the lake property of member Jeff Vanek in Hidden Acres, Mathis, Texas. The lodge will provide hot dogs and condiments, with members bringing chips and dips or a dessert. Water activities and horseshoes will be available for all to enjoy. The group will begin gathering at 12 noon on Saturday, June 20 with the meeting being held at 4 p.m. Those who attended the April outing held in the same place reported a relaxing and fun-filled time. Diane Raska, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 142 Houston meets this Sunday
SPJST Lodge 142, Houston met at Lodge 88, Houston building for its monthly meeting on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. with a delicious fried chicken lunch at 1 p.m. President Keith Kieschnick called the meeting to order. We had 21 members present and visitors Mary Wunderlich, District Five Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzalez, and State Youth Director John Hoelscher. All stood for a moment of silence for our departed members Charlie Petrzelka and Alene Kieschnick. May they rest in peace.
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All officers’ reports were given and accepted. Youth Leader Catherine Manchack held the youth meeting at her house. Join Hands Day was discussed. District Five Camp is July 10 to 12 at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm in Waldeck. All committee reports were read. SYD Hoelscher spoke to us about the ENC and upcoming events. District Five Youth Director Gonzalez also spoke in regards to ENC and youth camp. The capsule prize for $50 went unclaimed due to the absence of Lorraine Hollis, Rosemary Novosad, Brenda Cook, and Dana Young. Next month, the capsule prize will be drawn for
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SPJST officials joined with members of SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi at their May 24, 2009, meeting to celebrate “Jerry Elzner Day” in Corpus Christi. In making the presentation, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek acknowledged Brother Elzner’s steady devotion to promoting Czech heritage, culture and relations between the United States and the Czech Republic. He then presented a proclamation to Brother Elzner on behalf of Corpus Christi Mayor Joe Adame. “Each of us has one voice, that is true, but something that we also have is the freedom to use that one voice” said President Vanicek. “The freedom to inform. The freedom to educate. And the freedom to enlighten. Brother Elzner has used his one voice to raise tremendous awareness of the
$50. Come and win! Birthday for May was Jack Manchack – 24th. There were no anniversaries for May. The meeting adjourned at 3 p.m.
Next Meeting—June 14 The next meeting will be on June 14 at 2 p.m.; lunch will be served at 1 p.m. at Lodge 88, Houston building. See you all there. Respectfully, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—
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impact made by Texans of Czech descent. He has touched so many lives in such a positive way.” District Seven Director Bob Bayer participated in the presentation, thanking Brother Elzner for his many years of service to the lodge, district and state. District Six Director/ Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman Mike Ahlstrom also expressed his appreciation to Brother Elzner and commented on his support of all things Czech. Lodge 79 Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Sijansky reflected on his longtime association and friendship with Brother Elzner, making references to the trip they took to the Czech Republic in 2005. The trip was made in conjunction with the presentation of the Gratias Agit Award presented by
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Lodge 179 Warrenton reports on May meeting
On Thursday, May 14, 2009, Lodge 179, Warrenton met at JW’s Steakhouse in Carmine, Texas. President Orville W. Kunkel opened the meeting. There were 10 members present. Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes of the previous meeting. Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer’s report. Financial Secretary Brenda Callahan gave a report on dues collected. FAC Joan Goehring read correspondence, and an article about advice. There were no birthdays or anniversaries reported.
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the Czech foreign ministry to honor those who have promoted the good name of the Czech Republic around
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Next Meeting—June 11 Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Carmine Lions Club building. Fried chicken will be served. The meeting adjourned after good food and fellowship. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
the world. Congratulations to Brother Elzner! —SPJST—
City of Corpus C hris ti P ro c la m at i on
WHEREAS, we ask all our citizens and fellow Texans to join with the City of Corpus Christi in paying tribute to native son Jerry Elzner and recognize the substantial contributions that he has made to promoting Czech heritage, domestic and international friendships; and
WHEREAS, Jerry has been a vital part of our community and through his tireless leadership, including active participation in SPJST and SOKOL, letter writing and personal contacts with local and state officials has resulted in a heightened awareness of the contributions made by pioneers of Czech descent within the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, it has also been in the public interest for all Texans to gain knowledge of and to maintain an interest in the colorful Czech heritage that is so much a part of our city and state; and
WHEREAS, Jerry, through his unselfish dedication to advancing an appreciation of Czech culture, ideals, music and heritage, many new alliances and friendships have been formed over the years; and
WHEREAS, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic recognized these outstanding efforts in 2005 and honored Jerry for his commitment by presenting him with the Jan Masaryk Gratias Agit award;
NOW, therefore, pursuant to the powers vested in me as Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, I do hereby proclaim S un d ay , Ma y 24, 2 0 09
:J E RR Y ELZ N ER DA Y ;
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi member Jerry Elzner, center, was recognized with his own day in the city on May 24. Pictured with him are, left to right, Lodge 79 President Mark Rebecek, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, District Seven Director Bob Bayer, and District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom. Congratulations to Brother Elzner!
In Corpus Christi, Texas, and encourage all citizens to recognize Jerry<s contributions and dedication to our community and state and thank him for his many years of devotion to his family, friends, city, and Texans of Czech ancestry. Joe Adame Mayor of Corpus Christi
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Lodge 187 Lodge 219, El Paso The story of Jacob plans June 27 and Teresie Ivicic Round Rock meets this Sunday swimming party Submitted by
Lodge 187, Round Rock will meet this Sunday, June 14 at its regular time. The board meeting is at 2 p.m., entertainment meeting at 2:30 p.m., and business meeting at 3 p.m. Potluck meal will follow the business meeting. See you there! Margie Haas FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station meets this Sunday
Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station will hold its next, regular lodge meeting on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at 416 Oak Street in Bryan. This is Charles Munday’s office, located one block from Texas Avenue, behind The Kettle. For information, contact Lodge 189 President Henry Mayo (979) 7771426. Fraternally, Henry Mayo, President —SPJST—
Lodge 191, Lufkin sets June 20 dance
Other than our business meeting on Tuesday June 2, 2009, at 7 p.m. and our dance on June 20 which will feature The Silver Eagles, our lodge doesn’t have any news to report. We would like to encourage our members to attend if you would like. Members will be sent a reminder email on the week of our dance so you won’t forget. With school being out and lots of vacations, sometimes we need little reminders. Thanks to Bobbie Lee Friday for providing dance lessons during the month of May and to those who helped with the lessons. Don’t forget the Lufkin Dance Club will have its dance on June 12. Fraternally, Alma Breazeale, President —SPJST—
You are invited to the Lodge 219, El Paso swimming party on Saturday, June 27, 2009, from 6 to 10 p.m. The party will be held at Hawkins Swimming Pool which is an indoor pool located at 1500 Hawkins and Cielo Vista Streets in El Paso, two blocks from Montana. Any guest invited by you who attends the party and is not an SPJST member, can participate for a surprise prize drawing. There will be family and children’s entertainment so come join the fun and games, refreshments, food, and more! Admission will be one canned food item per person at the door, but if you can bring more than one, that is better. Thank you for your benevolence. We will donate the canned food items to another organization. Please RSVP to (915) 887-9446 or (915) 630-8074 by June 20 as the capacity is only 150 people. Please leave a message if no answer. Fraternally, Baltazar Nunez, Reporter —SPJST—
Darwin “Monk” Ivicic Lodge 80, Holland
Supplement to the Ivicic Family Heritage Cookbook
In Memory of Jacob and Teresie Ivicic and all their beautiful children. Thank you for the wonderful legacy. Corrected by Monk Ivicic (corrected/updated-2008) See Ivicic History Book second edition - 2003
Jacob Ivicic was born July 26, 1867, to parents Paul and Frances Ivicic. He was *born in Hododin, Hovorany, Czechoslovakia. Nothing is spoken of any siblings. He had three brothers. While Jacob was a single man, he was employed as a shoe maker. (Workbook issued to him in 1892.) He married Teresie Sindelny on January 9, 1895. Teresie was born October 8, 1870, and was the daughter of Ondry and Mary Sindelny. They were from the same part of Czechoslovakia as her husband. (from Moravia).* To the union of this remarkable couple were born 11 children. One child, Libuska, born October 28, 1902, passed away aboard the ship Frankfurt (ship name? - not verified) on the way to the United States of America. We find no record of the date of her death. The infant was buried at sea (ocean). Five children were born to them in Czechoslovakia, they were: (born in Moravia)
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Bessie, born January 16, 1896 passed on November 3, 1977
Della, born September 2, 1897 passed on July 20, 1992 Jerry, born May 28, 1899 passed on August 19, 1967
Katie, born January 16, 1901 passed on June 18, 1982
Libuska, born October 28, 1902 no date available - 1903
The above five children were born in Moravia (almost for certain in Hovorany).* Austria ruled Moravia. In 1903, the Ivicic family came to the USA via Bremen, Germany, on the ship Frankfurt, they arrived in Galveston, Texas, March 28, 1903. The document Jacob signed at port of entry at Galveston states that he was a natural born subject of Emperor of Austria*. The family first settled in Flatonia, Texas. Jacob worked as a shoemaker in shoe shop. Later, the family moved to Galveston, where Jacob worked as a dock loader. They lived through the 1906 Galveston Hurricane, which killed hundreds of people. Six children were born in America, they were: Stanley, born January 1, 1904 in Flatonia, Texas; passed on July 10, 1972
*Rudy, born June 3, 1907 in Galveston, Texas; passed on July 10, 1977 Ligie, born February 19, 1910 in Holland, Texas; passed on June 27, 1993
Lydia, born April 7, 1912 in Holland, Texas; passed on March 29, 1996
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi May Meeting Scenes LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 79 Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky visits with Donika Mitchan following the May 24 meeting.
RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 79 recognized its May birthday celebrant—Ruth Marek. Happy birthday!
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Mary, born September 19, 1914 in Holland, Texas; passed on April 20, 2005
Vlasta, born November 20, 1916 in Holland, Texas; passed on October 4, 1996 * Probably Granger, Texas
* He was born in Hovorany, Moravia. (continued below)
Czechoslovakia formed in 1918. Moravia was the center territory of Czechoslovakia. These people are Czech Moravians.
In 1908, likely 1908, or 1909, they moved to Holland, Texas, to settle on a farm. They farmed until 1923 when they planned to return to Czechoslovakia with four children: Ligie, Lydia, Mary, and Vlasta. After a few months, (approximately two months), the loneliness for their older children in the United States of America and the love of this country caused the family to return to Texas. They went to visit. In 1939, Jacob and Teresie became naturalized citizens of the United States of America. In 1925, they purchased a farm in the Lubbock farming area, - Anton, Texas - but a few years
later, they returned to the Holland community to farm.* As the years progressed and the work of farming became a chore and all the children married, they moved into town, Holland, to retire. For a short time, they enjoyed the leisure and caring for their vegetable and flower gardens. Jacob was handicapped with hard of hearing and in November 1941, as he was going after his daily paper, he was accidentally struck by a fast troop train as he was crossing the railroad tracks and was instantly killed. He was buried at the old Holland SPJST Cemetery. Mother and daughter, Vlasta, lived in Holland until mother’s death October 1949. Written by Vlasta Ivicic, wife of late Jerry Ivicic, 1971 (see Ivicic History Book - 2003) Updated by Suzanne Ivicic Collins, 2002. Corrected by Darwin “Monk” Ivicic - 2008 (corrected/updated) (Ivicic Family Historian) *Returned in 1928 (moved to Anton, Texas in 1925)
See Ivicic History Book - Second Edition - 2003 —SPJST—
Cucumbers (cured)
Submitted by Darwin “Monk” Ivicic Lodge 80, Holland
The soured ones Whole - Do not cut! soured: qua-sen-na (sp)? kvašene cucumbers: oh-haur-kee (sp)?
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi youth performs ballet
Sarah Nicoletta Rinaldi, five-yearold daughter of Frank and Stephanie Rinaldi of Uvalde, Texas, performed at a ballet recital called “Around The World Step by Step.” Sarah’s age group represented Japan. Sarah along with her mother, brother Kyle, and grandparents Mark and Virginia Rebecek of Corpus Christi are all members of SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.
The actual name was intended to be cured cucumbers. They are delicious, not sour. Also known as dillers - cured cucumbers (not pickled) by Darwin “Monk” Ivicic
Czech-Moravian method Curing method used by Ligie and Louise Ivicic in the 1940s through 1990s - and also used by their son Darwin “Monk” Ivicic - late 1900s/early 2000s. Use garden fresh cucumbers threeto six-inches in length. Best in May/June - later season. Hot, dry cli-
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Lodge 89, Rosebud member receives SPJST Scholarship
Christina Kirby of Lodge 89, Rosebud was presented an SPJST Scholarship by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, left, on May 28, 2009, at Rogers High School. She is pictured with her parents, William and Lisa Kirby, both of Lodge 89, Rosebud.
mate cucumbers will not cure properly and will not taste good. Bring to a boil a solution made of:
7 cups of water 1/2 cup of curing salt (sometimes labeled canning/pickling) 1 cup of 5% vinegar (distilled/white/clear - 5% acidity
Allow the solution to cool down to a warm temperature. Meanwhile, (during solution cool-down), place the following into a one gallon glass jar:
3 to 6 dried red peppers (3/8” by 3” long) 4 to 6 pieces of garlic 4 cabbage leaves (large outer leaves or near outer) Ample dill from garden - use upper stalk, stems and top/seeds from a green growing dill plant. Use a bunch of it. Scrawny little bits of store-bought will not do!
*Last - fill the jar with cucumbers— tightly. (Pack tightly)
Finally, pour slightly-warm solution into the jar. Important: Do not tightly seal the jar - it will explode if you do! Temporarily store the jar outside (outside temp) in shade. Begin eating in three or four days - fully cured in seven days. (Refrigerate after seven days - best if used by end of week three). These are not pickled. They are cured!
After a few days, a “film” might form on top of the solution. This is normal - due to curing process at work. Wipe away the “film.” Clip off/discard tops of upper cucumbers these tops have not been below the solution - the submerged portions will be okay - (undesirably, they float upward). The garlic and cabbage - eat them (after seven days). Ligie Ivicic, son of Jacob and Teresie Ivicic, was born in 1910 - he is my father. Ligie told me, as a child, he and his brothers and sisters, etc. playing or working near their house would take a diller-break. They would run to the diller barrel, each grab a large diller and eat them. Note: cucumbers eight-inches in length (or longer) were used if nice, fresh, and green. Jacob and Teresie cured dillers in a large wooden barrel which was kept in a shaded storage shed. Jacob and Teresie had 10 children. Try dealing with that with your one-gallon jar! Note: This curing process does not preserve the cucumbers for year-long use. Dillers cannot be preserved.
*Dillers will cure at outside May/June temperature (in shade). They will not cure at 70 degree-inside temperature. store outside seven days.
During latter curing, the solution might become murky - this is normal. This is an amazing process!
*You can cure cucumbers in your kitchen if you maintain the tempera-
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ture of an 1899 kitchen which had a wood-burning stove and no air conditioning! (See Ivicic 2003 history book for more early day info. By Darwin J. Monk Ivicic) —SPJST—
Louise Ivicicʼs Dill Pickles (pickled) (not Dillers) Czech-Moravian style By Darwin “Monk” Ivicic Lodge 80, Holland “The best tasting pickle I have ever tasted!” Ligie and Louise Ivicic - 1941
Discussed by her children Gladys and Monk (by phone in 2009). Use garden fresh early season cucumbers (May). Hot days affect gardens. By Monk: Gladys does not know old proof vinegar ratio versus new percent vinegar. I say 5% acidity is 1/2 strength of old 90/100 proof. - as I recall, discussion this with momma (Louise). (Recipe last used approximately 20? years ago). Sterilize (with boiling water) the jars. Pack jars with cucumbers (tightly). During the packing, include garlic pieces, dried red peppers, and ample garden fresh dill plant pieces. (Details of procedure - by memory). Place a large roasting pan on stove burners (no lid). Place a cloth towel in the pan (the Louise-way). Set cucumber-packed jars in the pan. Fill the pan with hot water. (As per Gladys’ and
daughter Kim’s memories). *In another large pot, boil a solution consisting of 6 cups of water, 3/4 cup canning/pickling salt, and 2 cups of 5% acidity vinegar (= 1 cup 100 proof).
Pour hot solution into pickle jars* Apply heat to the roasting pan, (from stove burners), which roasting pan is setting on. The applied heat should almost boil the roasting pan water. Continue to heat the roasting pan water for perhaps 15? minutes or until the cucumbers change color - perhaps described as somewhat pale. Remove jars from roasting pan and tighten lids (use new lids only). A tight seal is essential! Store pickles at room temperature.
*Place lids on jars, though not final tight at this stage - (as per Gladys). *Gladys has water, salt, and 100 proof vinegar in writing - (old).
I, (Monk) did not/have not/do not make/made pickles. I did, however, observe portions of this process, as a boy growing up, back on the farm, etc. Ligie, in retirement years, became the “packer of tight pickle-packing,” using a large wooden dowel. Louise’s fingers had lost strength (aged). I, (Monk), think lids are perhaps applied to jars at final tightening stage. —SPJST—
Lodge 177, Academy member awarded SPJST Scholarship
Andrew Minzenmayer of Lodge 177, Academy was presented an SPJST Scholarship by District Two Director Bobby Wuensche on May 19, 2009, at Temple High School. Andrew plans to attend Texas A&M University.
A First Class Plus Goulash (Not made with left-overs)
Czech-Moravian Goulash Thin soup-type (not thick) (To be eaten from a soup bowl it is more like thin soup than stew) By Monk Ivicic (late 1900s/early 2000s) (100 percent Moravian ancestry)
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Congratulations, Lorraine Urbis! Flour Bluff High School Salutatorian
*Equal portions of:
*Lean (chili meat) or stew meat - (1/2” cubes) small pieces - do not brown the meat. Long ago, smaller amounts of meat with fat were used. Special note: For low saturated fat goulash, I will use beef bouillon cubes (beef) in place of the fat. (Four cubes per pound). *Potatoes - cut into 1/2” cubes 15 ounces of canned diced tomatoes per 1 pound meat (or per 1 1/2 pounds) onion - 3” diameter per 1 pound meat (or per 1 1/2 pounds) (1/4” cubes) *celery - cut into 1/2” pieces *cabbage - cut into 1/2” pieces *carrots - cut into 1/4” to 1/2” slices (slice large carrots thin)
Beef bouillon cubes - see special note.
Tomato note: Use canned whole/peeled tomatoes (dice them) or canned/diced. garlic - 5 pieces per pound of meat (diced) salt - judgement call pepper - judgement call paprika - judgement call chili powder or chili blend judgement call
Begin boil of meat in water in an ample soup pot with onion, garlic, and seasoning. Note “A”: maintain top of water slightly above ingredients throughout cooking process. Add potatoes, others (and water as necessary). - See Note “A” potatoes, then carrots, celery, cabbage, tomatoes last
Boil above contents 1 or 1/2 hours (check tenderness)
Goulash liquid is rather thin - however, it is thick with cabbage, carrots, etc.
Lorraine Elizabeth Urbis Lodge 117, Robstown
Lorraine graduated salutatorian from a class of more than 390 students at Flour Bluff High School. She is the great-granddaughter of Anton Mazanec who was one of the founders of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco. All of Brother Anton’s grandchildren were members, and all of his great-grandchildren are members. Grandchildren include Richard Urbis and David Urbis, both of Lodge 117, Robstown, and Joan Urbis Teal of Lodge 88, Houston. Great-grandchildren are Karleen Urbis Pape, Joe Urbis, Julie Urbis, Lorraine Urbis, Margaret Urbis, and Sarah Urbis Teel, all of Lodge 117, Robstown. —SPJST—
Like water thin - (maintain thin soup-type thickness) (do not thicken the liquid).
This is an attempt by Monk Ivicic to duplicate Monk’s mother’s goulash without her recipe. Her recipe is not written and exact process is unknown. - My attempt was very successful!
A large pot of goulash, along with bread and crackers, would constitute a family meal in the old days. *Amounts of potatoes, cabbage, and carrots can be doubled or ? .
In approximately, 1989, my sons, Nathan (age 8), and Nick (age 5), and I were on an antique tractor haul from Plum/West Point, Texas area. With Larry K., we looked at another antique
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tractor and stopped to eat in a cafe in (I believe) Fayetteville, Texas. It was across the street (west) of the town square. It was a Czech cafe*. Nathan (age 8) chose to eat goulash which was on the menu. He was very familiar with goulash - He loved to eat granny Ivicic’s goulash. This cafe goulash was like the CzechMoravian granny (Louise) Ivicic goulash**. Almost 20 years later, Nathan Ivicic remembers the goulash eaten while on the antique tractor haul. It’s just that good! Did I mention to keep the liquid thin? You say I did? Well, I thought I did! I stress this because I have seen a goulash which was thick gravy and was not at all like our goulash! This goulash is not even kin to gravy!
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SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson supports veterans, local Eagle Project
SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson members recognize veterans and appreciate their efforts. Because of that, members donated the use of the lodge hall for an Armed Forces Day celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2009. “We firmly believe in veterans, and we want to do anything we can for them and for the community,” Lodge 180 President Bill Slavik said. The lodge hosted the celebration that included music popular during each war, popcorn and refreshments, stories, and a prize drawing. The celebration was two-fold: to honor and thank Burleson veterans and to raise funds to place an eagle statue in Renfro Square near the fountain. The seven-foot
statue will stand on a three and one-half foot stone with a 12foot wingspan and will honor all military branches. In order to get the statue to Burleson, $15,000 must be raised. The Eagle Project has raised more than $7,000. Organizers say $1,000 was raised at the May 16 celebration. Individual donors will have their names inscribed on the statue for a donation of $250. All donations are tax deductible. Donations can be mailed to American National Bank, 308 East Renfro, Suite 100, Burleson, Texas 76028. For more information, call Betty Shelton (817) 412-0721. —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Event organizers and project supporters are pictured planning the event at SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson. They are, front, left to right, Betty Shelton and Beverly Volkman Powell. Center row: Patsy Treece, Bettie Bailey, Peggy Gibson, and Lodge 180 Treasurer Carole Slavik. Back: Lodge 180 President
Bill Slavik, Johnie Martin Titus, Susan Titus, council member Jim Wadlow, and Jim Bailey. RIGHT PHOTO: Front, left to right, Betty Shelton and Carole and Bill Slavik. Back: Heart For the Kids director Peggy Gibson, Treasurer Patsy Treece, Robert Kinney, C.M. Sanders, and Gay Null.
*2008 - the lady at TCHCC said the cafe is Orsak’s, and it is still in business. (The town is Fayetteville.)
**I believe this is a Moravian Empire recipe (Europe) because my mother’s mother came from Moravia (with her parents) in 1889 at age two; or it is from Czech-Moravian Teresie Ivicic who was her mother-in-law. (Both likely used this method/recipe). “Monk” Ivicic is the son of Ligie and Louise (Cmerek) Ivicic. —SPJST—
Tips to save at the gas pump
(SPM Wire) As the temperature rises, so do gas prices. While motorists can't change the cost of gas, they can save money by following a few simple auto care steps. Here’s how to get maximum fuel
Proctor couple gives to SPJST ENC
Patricia Proctor presents a check for $200 to SPJST State Youth Director John Hoelscher. Patricia and husband Bill Proctor are contributing the funds to the SPJST ENC in memory of Della and Jerry Talasek, Sr. Pat is a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.
economy according to the experts at the Car Care Council:
• Under-inflated tires can impact fuel economy. When tires aren’t inflated properly, it's similar to driving with the parking brake on and can cost a mile or two per gallon.
• Dirty air filters can waste gas and cause the engine to lose power. An air filter that is clogged with dirt, dust and bugs chokes off the air and creates a “rich” mixture, which is too much gas being burned for the amount of air. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent, saving about 15 cents per gallon.
• Worn or dirty spark plugs can cause misfiring, wasting fuel. Vehicles can have four, six or eight spark plugs that fire as many as three million times every 1,000 miles, resulting in a lot of heat and electrical and chemical erosion. Spark plugs that are replaced per the owner’s manual will lead to a better performing vehicle.
• Vehicle gas caps that are damaged, loose or missing waste gas. According to the council, about 17 percent of the vehicles on the road have gas cap problems, causing 147 million gallons of gas to vaporize yearly.
For more tips, visit www.carecare.org. —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
District YAD, camp dates set for 2009
District Youth Achievement Days District Youth Achievement Days are just around the corner. Please refer to the following schedule for your YAD. Youth leaders, please note that YAD cards are due to your DYC 20 days before your districts YAD. Call your DYC for more information. DYC contact information is listed on page 2 of this Vestnik.
Lodge 29, Taylor Welcomes New Youth Club Member
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
District One YAD —Sunday, July 26 Caldwell Civic Center District Two YAD—Sunday, July 26 Lodge 24, Cyclone District Three YAD—Saturday, June 20 Lodge 84, Dallas District Four YAD—Saturday, June 20 Culpepper’s in Abilene District Five YAD—Sunday, June 28 Lodge 88, Houston District Six YAD—Sunday, July 19 Taiton Community Center District Seven YAD—Sunday, July 12 Poteet VFW Hall
SPJST Summer Camp Summer camps are also coming up. Listed below are the dates and locations of all district summer camps. This year’s camp theme is “SPJST Czech Us Out ’09.” Call your DYC for more information.
Lodge 9, Snook youth ready for summer activities
Dear Readers, I am in Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club, and we just had our meeting tonight. Some of us had to be there early for beseda practice. I have been in SPJST for three years, but this is my first year to dance. I have gone to camp with my mom, but now I go by myself because I am old enough. I like YAD because you get money and it’s fun. We have a lot coming up for the summer with camp, YAD, beseda practices, and Snookfest this weekend. Sincerely Riley Allen, age 8 —SPJST—
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club gives to SPJST ENC
Youth Leader Ardis Bacak presents State Youth Director John Hoelscher a donation from Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club. The donation will go to the SPJST Education and Nature Center. The youth club also donated several items for the prize drawings held on April 25 at ENC Cooper Farm’s “Czech Us Out” event in Waldeck.
District One Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19 Cooper Farm in Waldeck
District Two Sunday, July 12 to Wednesday, July 15 Woodmen of the World Camp in Brownwood
JOSEPH KADERKA
Lodge 29, Taylor welcomes Joseph William Kaderka, age 11, to the youth club. He is the son of Roger and Sandra Kaderka. His sister is Amanda. Joseph enjoys hunting, playing basketball, working out, playing Playstation or wii, drawing and artwork, raising livestock, and swimming. He attends T.H. Johnson where he is in the fifth grade. Joseph’s plans include joining Taylor 4-H this summer. —SPJST—
District Three Friday, July 24 to Monday, July 27 Buffalo Ridge in Whitney
District Four Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26 Camp Butman in Abilene
District Five Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12 Cooper Farm in Waldeck
District Six Thursday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28 Cooper Farm in Waldeck
District Seven Thursday, July 23 to Sunday July 26 Echo Hill in Medina —SPJST—
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District One Youth Counselor and ENC Recording Secretary Susan Skrabanek displays one of the prize drawing items donated by Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club. Also pictured are State Youth Director John Hoelscher, left, and 2007-2008 SPJST State King Colby Havemann.
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2009 SPJST Leaders-In-Training Retreat Lock-in June 13 - 14 at cooper farm
Dear 2009 Leaders-In-Training, This year’s LIT Retreat is the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm. Registration will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. The retreat should conclude by 7 a.m., Sunday, June 14. Knowing that this will be an intense one-day event, I strongly encourage you to make sure that you plan to arrive with your District Youth Counselor or an adult chaperone. I do not want to see any of the LITs driving home alone. In the event that you do arrive alone, I will require you to retreat to the dining hall to sleep at some point during the evening. Listed below you will find a list of items you will need to bring for the weekend. You will also find a map that will show you how to get there. This year, you will learn some valuable leadership skills and become certified in pediatric first aid. We will also take advantage of having our retreat at the SPJST ENC by having a dance on Saturday night and having several outdoor learning and team-building activities. Remember that no cell phones or other electrical devices are allowed at camp or at LIT retreat. If you do bring your cell phone, it will be held in safekeeping for you until you leave. When
packing, do not bring anything that is valuable to you. All medication will need to be turned over to our medical chaperone at registration. All medications should be sent in their original containers with any instructions that will be needed enclosed in a zip-lock bag. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact your DYC or me. Also, please share my telephone numbers with your parents or guardians before you leave home in the event that they need to contact you. Items to Pack
hygiene products pillow sleeping bag or bedding sheets closed-toed shoes (only wear closed-toed shoes to activities) socks underclothes shorts tee-shirts flashlight
Fraternally, John Hoelscher SPJST State Youth Director Office: 800.727.7578 Cell: 254.534.0681 —SPJST—
SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm 2001 Waldeck Road Ledbetter, Texas 78946
SPJST LIT Retreat Lock-in Schedule
Theme: Knowledge only transforms into wisdom through experience.
1:00 p.m.
Arrival
1:30 p.m.
Refreshments and Informational Session - dining hall Responsibilities of an LIT
1:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. 3:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
Orientation - dining hall
First Aid Training relating to camp-aged children Tour of Property
Chili Dog Dinner
LITs will divide into three groups then rotate. • Radio Race and Team Building Games • Horseshoes (lessons taught) • Buzzard Whisperer Animal Presentation Dance - dining hall (After the dance, bedding may be set up and if you want to sleep, you can.) S’mores and Camp Fire Night Hike (Stories)
Movies - dining hall. (“Pirates of the Caribbean”) (Set-up bedding prior to watching movie. Snacks to be served.) Get up. Clean-up time. Awards Presentation Vesper Service Sign Tee-Shirt Design Good-Bye
Important Phone Numbers State Youth Director John Hoelscher (254) 534-0681 Cooper Farm Main Number (979) 249-5674 Cooper Farm Dining Hall (979) 249-3974
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Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on June meeting
The June meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was held on May 31, 2009, at Youth Leader Lisa Bubela’s house. The meeting was called to order by President Gerard Marcaurele at 11:16 a.m. Dylan Treumer led the youth club members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, SPJST motto, and prayer. The roll call of officers and members, the reading of the minutes, and the treasurer’s report were presented by Treasurer Jessica Fucik. Members were reminded that dues are payable for the
new year and are $1.50 per member.
Old Business The District Six Spring Meeting was held April 26 in Moulton at the American Legion Hall. Congratulations to the following winners in the kraslice Czech Easter egg decorating contest: Luc Marcaurele won first place in the ages 6 to 8 division; Jessica Fucik won second place in the ages 12 to 14 division; Dylan Treumer won first place in the ages 12 to 14 division; and Kenna Bubela won second place in the ages 15 to high school senior division. LIT camp will be held June 13 and 14 at Cooper Farm. District Six Camp will be June 25 to 28 at Cooper Farm. District Six Youth Achievement Day will be hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton on July
19 at the Taiton Community Center. State YAD is set for August 1 at the Mayborn Center in Temple, Texas.
New Business District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom asked the youth club for a drawing prize for the district fund-raiser. A motion was made by Gerard Marcaurele to purchase a $50 Wal-Mart gift card. The motion was seconded by Dylan Treumer, and it carried. Youth Leader’s Report Mrs. Bubela handed out the new rulebooks and calendars that list events for the upcoming year. She also discussed the LIT retreat. There were no June birthday celebrants.
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Next Meeting—July 2 The July meeting will be held on July 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center. Each family is to bring a covered dish for the supper that is to follow. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jessica Fucik and seconded by Allison Fucik at 11:52 a.m. Fraternally, Allison Fucik, age 13 Reporter —SPJST—
SPJST June Vestnik Project - Going Green! This project earns a maximum 1 points in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than June 31, 2009 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Name______________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________
Going Green: What Does It Mean?
Green: It’s the color of fields, trees and grass. In fact, much of the natural world is green. The phrase “going green” means that you are making choices that are good for nature such as recycling, picking up trash, preserving wildlife or planting trees and plants. It can refer to many different ways on how to make the earth as better place. The new SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm is being planned with an emphasis “Going Green.” Campers and other people who visit the SPJST ENC will have fun while they learn about things like wildlife preservation, water conservation and gardening. If you are interested in “going green” today, here are three ideas for you. O b s e rve The Three Rs Refuse, Reuse, and Recycle. Whatever you buy, wherever you live, the Three Rs are the most important rules to live by, at least as far as the environment is concerned. The next time you go shopping — whether by yourself or with your parents or friends — think about the Three Rs every time you pull a potential purchase off the shelf. Is it something that is over-packaged or wasteful? If so, Refuse it. Is it something that is made of or pack- Refuse, Reuse, and Recycle. aged in recycled material, or which you can reuse in some way? If so, Reuse it. Is it something that can be recycled easily? If so, Recycle it. Grow A Garden A garden provides flowers, vegetables, and environmental benefits. It can help to reduce soil erosion and may help to reduce some kinds of air pollution. Don’t get too close to large trees or hedges that will shade the growing area and take moisture and nutrients from the soil that your plants need. Put the tallest plants, like sunflowers or corn, along the north side so
they won’t cast shade over the shorter ones. Try to grow your garden using as few pesticides and chemical fertilizers as possible. Take A Hike . . . . . . or go fishing or bird-watching! Whatever you do, go outdoors to a place where there are as few people, cars, and building as possible. Take a look around. Isn’t it beautiful? What would happen if all that beauty disappeared because people littered and polluted and harmed the plants and animals? It’s important to keep our natural areas in good shape, so that you can enjoy them and your children — and their children’s children — can enjoy them, too! Enjoy the great outdoors whenever you can. And if you see some litter, pick it up and put it where it can be safely thrown away or recycled. Collect Aluminum Cans You might raise a lot of money in the process! Sell the cans you collect to a local aluminum recycler and use the money for something fun! Or donate the money to a worthy organization — like the SPJST ENC or Czech History Museum and Genealogy Center. Remember, too, save your pull tabs for the SPJST Youth Department’s ongoing collection drive for the Ronald McDonald House! After reading about the article, fill in the blanks below: 1. What are the “Three Rs” of recycling? ___________________________ _____________________________,
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2. Gardens provide flowers, vegetables and environmental benefits. They can held to reduce soil ______________________________ and help to reduce some kinds of ___________ ________________________________. 3. Enjoy the great outdoors whenever you can. And, if you see some litter, pick it up and put it where it can be safely _____________ _____________ or ______________________________ .
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Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje youth enjoys craft
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Lodge 47, Seaton youth gives to Locks of Love
At the SPJST Lodge 40, El CampoHillje Youth Club meeting, we worked on decorating foam frames and door knobs for our moms for Mother’s Day. We had the meeting on Sunday, May 17, 2009. I had a good time. Colby Cerny —SPJST—
Lodge 183 Arlington Youth Club elects officers
Dear Vestnik Readers, The May 2009 meeting of SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Rachel Reed. Gena Weeks led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto. Members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer. The register was read. Present were seven members, two guests, and four adults. Katelyn Daniel gave the treasurer’s report. This month’s fund-raising plan continues to be cashing in aluminum cans. The youth club will also continue collecting aluminum can pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Worth. We will once again plan to take a tour of the facility and have a
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club member Stephanie Sanders is a six-year-old with a lot of fraternalism. She is pictured getting her hair cut by Karen Montgomery. Stephanie decided to cut her hair and donate her ponytail to Locks of Love to be used for wigs for people who have lost their hair due to cancer. Stephanie says she is already growing her hair again
meeting in one of their conference rooms.
Youth Leader’s Report Our youth leader, Kay Weeks, thanked everyone for their participation in the Komen Tarrant Race for the Cure and the District Three Spring Meeting held at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Congratulations to Katelyn Daniel for winning first place in her age category for the kraslice contest. She reminded everyone about our rescheduled Join Hands Day event, LIT camp, YAD, District Three Camp, State YAD, and the Westfest parade and swim party. She encouraged everyone to work hard on all of their craft, talent and royalty entries for YAD which will be held on Saturday, June 20 at Lodge 84, Dallas.
for a future Locks of Love donation. Her family includes parents Ronnie and Rebecca Sanders, brother Nathan, and grandparents Jerome and Amanda Greger and Cheryl Cranford. They are proud of her for this unselfish act to help others. Stephanie’s mother, brother, and grandmother Amanda are also members of Lodge 47, Seaton.
We elected officers for the 20092010 youth year. They are: President Katie Weeks Vice President Gena Weeks Secretary Rachel Reed Treasurer Katelyn Daniel Reporter Tommy Weeks Sergeant-at-Arms Cassidy Higgins
The newly elected officers were installed by Lodge 183 President Ann Pustejovsky. The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m. After the meeting, we worked on our Vestnik projects and YAD cards. Respectfully submitted, Tommy Weeks, age 15 Reporter —SPJST—
Get the scoop on a popular frozen delight
(MS) — One of the first sounds signaling summer’s start is the music of an ice cream truck. At the Little League field, a park or in your neighborhood, young and old delight in the cold, creamy concoction called ice cream. There’s something about it that brings out the kid in all of us. Ice cream has been enjoyed by people for thousands of years. In the second century B.C., Alexander the Great enjoyed snow and ice flavored with honey and nectar, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. During the Roman Empire, Nero
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Youth Club: May Meeting Activities
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Youth Club elected officers at the May meeting for the 2009-2010 youth year. Pictured here, following their installation, are, front, from left, Reporter Helena Fuentez and Treasurer Celeste Fuentez. Back: Youth Leader Paige Watson, President Brock Donnell, Vice President Meredyth Ilse, Secretary Marcus Fuentez, and
Assistant Youth Leader Roland Fuentez. CENTER PHOTO: Polly Bayer, left, wife of District Seven Director Bob Bayer, reviews Youth Achievement Day guidelines with Lodge 79 Youth Leader Paige Watson. RIGHT PHOTO: Vice President Meredyth Ilse constructs a craft — a flower for the ladies — following the May youth club meeting.
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Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club: Scenes from May Meeting
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 183, Arlington President Ann Pustejovsky installs newly elected youth club officers for the 2009-2010 youth year. CENTER PHOTO: Youth members work on Vestnik projects and Youth
Claudius Caesar sent runners into the mountains for snow, which was then flavored with fruits and juices. Over a thousand years later, Marco Polo returned to Italy from the Far East with a recipe that resembles modern-day sherbet. That recipe evolved into ice cream sometime in the 16th century. Today, Americans eat around 45 pints of ice cream a year, more than any other nation, with vanilla being the top flavor. Perhaps that’s why supermarket freezer cases brim with ice cream and other frozen treats. Get the scoop on the different types of ice creams that you can dig your spoon into.
Ice Cream Varieties Ice cream — a frozen food made from a mixture of dairy products, such as milk and nonfat milk, and ingredients for sweetening and flavoring, such as fruits, nuts and chocolate chips; contains at least 10 percent milkfat.
Light ice cream — contains at least 50 percent less total fat or 33 percent fewer calories than the referenced product. Low-fat ice cream — contains a maximum of 3 grams of total fat per serving.
Reduced-fat ice cream — contains at least 25 percent less total fat than the referenced product (either an average of leading brands or the company’s own brand). Nonfat ice cream — contains less than 0.5 grams of total fat per serving.
Ice Cream Qualities Superpremium ice cream — tends to have very low overrun (the amount of aeration the ice cream undergoes during its manufacturing that keeps the mix-
Achievement Day cards following the youth club meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth members enjoy a game of indoor soccer before the youth club meeting.
ture from becoming an inedible frozen mass) and high fat content; the manufacturer uses the best quality ingredients.
Premium ice cream — tends to have low overrun and higher fat content than regular ice cream; the manufacturer uses higher quality ingredients.
Regular ice cream — meets the overrun required for the federal ice cream standard.
Economy ice cream — meets required overrun and generally sells for a lower price than regular ice cream.
Other Frozen Desserts Frozen yogurt — contains a mixture of dairy ingredients, such as milk and nonfat milk, which have been cultured, as well as ingredients for sweetening and flavoring. Frozen custard — contains a minimum of 10 percent milkfat and at least 1.4 percent egg-yolk solids.
Sherbet — has a milkfat content of between one percent and two percent and a slightly higher sweetener content than ice cream. It’s flavored with fruit juice and sugar, milk, eggs or gelatin. Gelato — contains sweeteners, milk, cream, egg yolks and flavoring; characterized by an intense flavor and is served in a semi-frozen state. Sorbet and water ices — similar to sherbets, but without dairy ingredients.
Novelties — separately packaged single servings of a frozen dessert such as ice cream sandwiches, fudge sticks and juice bars that may or may not contain dairy ingredients. —SPJST—
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Death Claims Paid in May, 2009
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Supreme Lodge SPJST • Temple, Texas
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Name
John H. Reeves Alvin Frank Jan, Sr. Richard H. Bartek Margie C. Kneblik Helen Telg Betty Jane Wheeler Johnny E. Rohlack Jamie H. Clements Judy S. Prince S. L. Kruse Gladys Faye Landry Elene Doskocil Theresa Engelholm Cavitt R. Boyd Frank Albert Baros Jeffrey Andrew Mikeska Joyce Ann Grygar Leroy Holloway Sophie E. Machann Steve Kurtz Bernice Boettcher Ramon V. Sustaita Mary T. Grimes Robert C. Burleson, Jr. Estella Estrada Trevino Mary Annie Novosad Paul Feist, Jr. William Horsak Willie Mae Koehl Mary Jane Krueger Anton Huble Helen M. Killam Linhart Batke Faustina G. Fuentez Deborah Krokovic Robert F. Kubicek Howard Hagemeister Mary R. Woodlee Rosa Louise Nelson Troy B. Browne, Jr. Bessie Surovik Andrea M. Wakefield Irma Janecek Erwin E. Schmidt Alice Roberts Betty Mary Beseda Mary Faber
Lodge 88 141 40 1 186 87 80 87 333 29 139 24 201 188 125 29 24 29 17 63 81 239 25 87 32 189 160 29 51 201 88 49 81 177 178 73 88 202 135 88 169 142 153 201 135 84 5
From 5/01/2009 to 5/31/2009 Location
Houston Sealy El Campo-Hillje Fayetteville Caldwell Temple Holland Temple First State Bank Taylor Danbury Cyclone Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Centerville Westhoff Taylor Cyclone Taylor New Tabor Sweet Home Needville Hondo Ennis Temple Victoria Bryan-College Station San Angelo Taylor Ellinger Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Houston Rowena Needville Academy Longview Seymour Houston Jourdanton Ennis Houston Brenham Houston LaSalle Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Ennis Dallas Pilot Point-Tioga
Date of Admission 12/15/1998 8/24/1938 4/24/2002 9/04/1945 5/01/1943 3/02/1942 11/20/1989 5/19/1970 11/09/2006 8/23/1948 4/01/1995 3/08/2002 8/05/1946 2/17/1977 4/19/1955 12/01/1984 2/01/1948 4/20/1998 2/07/1962 2/21/1942 8/27/1973 11/21/2008 5/17/1972 5/30/1972 3/14/2006 6/19/1940 10/11/1977 7/21/1992 5/16/1960 1/04/1952 11/07/1991 3/18/2008 1/18/1939 9/14/1999 6/18/1975 4/24/1962 6/22/1967 3/19/1976 2/24/1959 7/01/1997 7/06/1945 4/01/1991 2/03/1959 12/08/1941 3/15/1938 5/01/1958 10/24/1933
Date of Death
3/22/2009 3/17/2009 4/07/2009 3/23/2009 1/19/2009 3/29/2009 4/02/2009 2/26/2009 10/25/2008 3/15/2009 3/19/2009 4/04/2009 7/08/2007 4/20/2009 4/27/2009 4/16/2009 5/03/2009 4/19/2009 4/12/2009 4/15/2009 4/09/2009 12/30/2008 4/25/2009 4/20/2009 4/25/2009 3/29/2009 4/27/2009 5/02/2009 1/28/2009 4/26/2009 4/13/2009 4/30/2009 4/25/2009 4/09/2009 4/30/2006 4/22/2009 3/31/2009 5/03/2009 4/27/2009 4/27/2009 5/04/2009 3/31/2009 4/16/2009 3/26/2009 4/05/2009 5/08/2009 5/10/2009
Age 75 91 61 80 92 70 86 78 64 76 57 82 86 87 70 25 74 79 90 85 81 74 89 71 59 94 72 85 88 57 76 71 86 85 54 89 95 82 83 71 84 51 81 95 87 93 95
Certificate Number
2047017 604585 2053439 608130 301158 900102 2023565 47722 2070739 609868 2040920 2053196 701933 70641 U2023264R 2048577 609645 2045922 26839 606459 58655 2080456 53968 U2012644R 2067390 605650 73054 2027656 24334 901854 U2026575 2078017 604876 2048213 64676 27204 38938 67439 21888 2044747 608025 2025720 21781 300944 606460 20537 601802
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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Expression of Sympathy
In Memoriam
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, KING B. HEGWOOD, who went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Helen; daughters Vicci Huble and husband David and Vivian Hegwood; sons Vincent Hegwood and wife Kim and Vernon Hegwood and wife Christine; grandchildren Kelsie, Leigha, Brent, Braden, King Hegwood Emily, and Abby; brother Gordon Hegwood and wife Ruenell; sisters Elsie O’Brien, Mary Gillit and husband Charles, Beulah Howard and husband Bill; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins whom he loved so dearly. A native Houstonian, King joined the Navy at age 17 and proudly served four years as an airman aboard the carrier, USS Oriskany. Upon his return, he attended University of Houston, and at a dance in Crosby, met the love of his life, his “Precious Angel” Helen Fusig. He spent five years at CocaCola before joining the City of Houston Water Department where he retired after 31 years of dedication. After retirement, he became very active at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and the TMCC neighborhood watch. King was also an active member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston and its Men’s Club. For over 40 years, he popped popcorn at the SPJST hall on Thursday night Bingo thus earning the title “Popcorn King.” He recently celebrated 50 years in American Legion Post No. 560. An avid Astros fan, he began most days with a cup of Joe and his Houston Chronicle. He especially enjoyed a challenging game of Cribbage with his “Precious Angel” and Pinochle whenever family was together. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary on Friday, May 15 at
Pat H. Foley Funeral Directors. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at All Saints Catholic Church in Houston, Texas. Interment followed at Forest Park Lawndale. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Celestine Darilek Gladys Havemann —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, HELEN MARIE KUBICEK. Our beloved Helen Marie Kubicek, age 86, resident of Houston, Texas, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 14, 2009. She retired from American General Insurance after more than 22 years of faithful service. She was a Helen Kubicek regular volunteer in many activities at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston hall where she also loved to dance. One of her titles at the lodge was “Houston Can Tab Queen” for consistently collecting and bringing in the most can tabs. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. She was also a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church as a faithful servant of God. Helen was a precious, lovable and kind spirited person who lived life to its fullest. She is preceded in death by her husband Benjamin S. Kubicek, Sr. She is survived by sister Marcella Dykowski of Granger, Texas; sons Adolph. J. Kubicek and wife Patricia of Pearland, Texas, Benjamin S. Kubicek, Jr. and wife Carol Sue of Portland, Texas, and Daniel R. Kubicek, Sr. and wife Cathy of Texas City, Texas; daughter Jeanette M. Shaffer of Austin, Texas; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 10 step-greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews, other relatives, and friends. Her family received guests at Carl Barnes Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m., and rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. Funeral service was held in Granger, Texas, at St. Cyril and Methodius Parish. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Celestine Darilek Gladys Havemann —SPJST—
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SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis officers and members extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of MARY T. GRIMES, age 89, of Ennis who passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at IOOF in Ennis. She was born in Ennis on April 10, 1920, to Frank and Mary (Pospisil) Patak, attended school in Ennis, and Prague, Oklahoma. She married George Mary Grimes Russell Grimes from Prague, Oklahoma, in 1942. She lived most of her adult life in California. Mary and her sister Hattie became co-owner of Grimes-Raper Family Shoes in Goleta, California. In the early 1970s, Grimes-Raper Family Shoes relocated to Ennis. She remained co-owner until her retirement in the early 1990s. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. Mary is survived by sister Rosie Smith of Dallas and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; brothers Jerry and Henry Patak; and sisters Leda Zapletal and Hattie Raper of Ennis. Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, April 30 at St. John Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Greatnephews served as pallbearers Danny Zapletal, Ted Zapletal, Blake Zapletal, Russell Smith, David Sweezey, and Matthew Helm. Honorary pallbearers were Andrew Zapletal, John Zapletal, Clay Zapletal, and Michael Helm. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Boze-MitchellMcKibbin Chapel in Ennis.
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks for a donation to be made to Family First Hospice of Ennis, Texas. To view an online obituary or leave the family a personal tribute, visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis. A memorial has been made to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of Mary T. Grimes. With deepest sympathy, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—
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SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis officers and members extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of ALFRED A. HOLY, age 75, who passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Baylor Medical Center of Dallas. Alfred was born July 30, 1933, to Joe J. and Mary J. Holy of Ennis, Texas. He was reared in Ennis and graduated from St. John Catholic School in 1952. He married Georgia Jakubik on May 9, 1959. They made their home Alfred Holy in Ennis. Alfred served in the maintenance department for over 30 years with St. John Catholic Church, Ennis, Texas. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. He was also a member of St. John Catholic Church, KJT, WFLA, and Knights of Columbus. Alfred is survived by wife Georgia Holy; son Robert Holy and wife Diana of Ennis; daughters Sheila Young and husband Dave of Ennis, and Michele McManus and husband Kelly of Ennis; grandchildren Michael and Mark Russelburg, Nicholas Young, and Collin and Lindsay McManus. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Joe E. Holy; and son Joe D. Holy. Visitation was held 6 to 8 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 in J.E. Keever Chapel. Funeral mass was Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. in St. John Catholic Church. Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis officers and members extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of SIDNEY EDWARD MACH, age 38, of Ennis, who passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Ennis. He was born on June 13, 1970, in Ennis to Henry and Martha Jeanette (McCollum) Mach. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. He is survived by his parents; brother Rodney Allen Mach of Sidney Mach Ennis; nieces Kenley and Ryan Mach; grandparents Emmitt John McCollum, Jr. and Beulah McCollum of Garland; uncles Jimmy Ray Mach and wife Sharon of Ennis and James McCollum of Sanger; aunt Shirley Marusak and husband Elick of Ennis; great aunts Adell Woods, Eugenia Dlabaj, and Willie Ann Juricek; great uncles Ivan Haskovec and Melvin McCollum; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents Henry A. and Evelyn Mach. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 20 at Boze-MitchellMcKibbin Chapel in Ennis. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home on Sunday, April 19. To view an online obituary or leave the family a personal tribute, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis. A memorial has been made to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of Sidney Edward Mach. With deepest sympathy, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—
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We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, FRED W. SYMMANK, age 88, of Belton, who went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 28 at the Temple Brethren Church in Temple with Pastor Larry Zabcik officiating. Private burial was held at Central Texas State Veterans Ceme- Fred Symmank tery in Killeen. Pallbearers for Mr. Symmank were grandchildren Christopher Symmank, Michael and Phillip Johnson, and Matthew, Jessica and Kevin Camp. Fred was born August 22, 1920, in Giddings, Texas, to Herman H. Symmank and Ida Lena (Goebel) Symmank. He grew up in Eola, Texas. He started working early in his life at his dad’s welding shop. Fred became fascinated with aviation when he helped repair and maintain a small aircraft that his father part owned. During World War II, Fred enlisted in the Army Air Corp and was assigned to the 65th Squadron of the 57th Fighter Group and served in North Africa. Discharged as a Master Sergeant, Engineering Chief, he was awarded the Legion of Merit for his services. His love of aviation took him to Dallas where he made his career of 37 years at Braniff Airlines, retiring as Power Plant Jet Engine Engineer. On June 6, 1948, Fred married Dorothy Louise Motl in Temple, Texas, and had three children, six grandchildren and a great-grandson. Fred loved water sports. He and Dorothy built their own cabin cruiser, “Old Blue,” and exposed water sports to his family and many, many friends. Fred was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Fred grew up as a member in the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod and was a charter member of two Lutheran Churches in the Dallas area. He was a member of the Temple Brethren Church since 1982. He actively enjoyed membership in the Bell County Sportsman Club, Blue Jay RV Club,
57th Fighter Group, Braniff Retirement Club, Holy Cross Lutheran Pitch Club, and a local neighborhood club in Carrollton, Texas. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Roy and William Dan Symmank. Fred is survived by wife Dorothy; children David and Susan Symmank of El Dorado Hills, California, grandson Christopher and Dana Symmank, great-grandson Cadence Skyler Symmank, and step-great grandson Christian of Austin, Texas; Dianne and Tom Johnson and grandsons Michael and Phillip of Dallas, Texas; and Donna and Jim Camp of Conway, Arkansas, grandsons Matthew Camp and Kevin Camp, and granddaughter Jessica Camp; sister Mabel and husband Ed Powell of Shreveport, Louisiana; and sister-in-law Barbara Symmank of Jasper, Texas. In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials may be made to Temple Brethren Church, 2202 Bird Creek Drive, Temple, Texas 76502. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—
In Memory of Hjalmar Anderson
Hjalmar John Anderson formerly of Hutto, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009. He was born April 20, 1927, north of Hutto, Texas, to father, Aron John Anderson, and mother, Nannie Malmquist. Hjalmar was baptized and confirmed at Hutto Lutheran Church. He graduated from Hutto High School in 1945. In 1945, he joined the United States H. Anderson Army and served until 1947. On July 7, 1951, Hjalmar married Wanda L. Schade, and they had three children, David Anderson of Mesquite, Texas, Patricia Carter of Elgin, Texas, and Aron Anderson of Elgin, Texas. The family moved to the Manda Community in 1959 to start the family business in farming. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin. Hjalmar was preceded in death by both his parents; brothers Howard and
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Leonard Anderson; and sisters Ellen Bock and Edith Atchley. Mr. Anderson is survived by wife Wanda Anderson; children and their spouses David and Chris Anderson, Patricia and Bo Carter, and Aron and Lori Anderson; grandchildren Trent and Cara Carter, Skylar, Stetson and Sterling Anderson, and Caitlin Anderson; and great-grandson Bryson Carter. He will always be remembered as a loving and generous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. The family received guests at the Elgin Funeral Home Saturday, May 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service celebrating Hjalmar’s life was held at Elgin Funeral Home Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m., with Reverend Hans Lillejord officiating. Interment followed in New Sweden Lutheran Cemetery in Manor, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Elgin Fire Department; or a charity of your choosing. Submitted by, Evelyn Gustafson —SPJST—
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SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis officers and members extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of L.D. (BUD) HARRIS, age 87, who passed away Thursday night, May 28, 2009, at Ennis Care Center in Ennis, Texas. Bud was born February 16, 1922, in Ennis to W.E. and Georgie (Ewing) Harris and was raised in Ennis. On September 5, 1948, he married Georgia Haskovec of Ennis. They made Bud Harris their home. Bud served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. After his military service, he worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 10 years then for Braniff International Airlines for 30 years as a machinist. Bud was a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ennis. He is survived by wife Georgia
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Harris of Ennis; son Les Harris and wife Karen of Ennis; sister Peggy Helms of Ennis; and grandchildren Glenn Harris of Austin and Rachel Harris of Abilene. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Billy David Harris; sisters Shirley Sharp, Pauline Henderson, Mildred McGowan, and Marie Day; and brother Ray Gene Harris. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 29 in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Ennis Chapel. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. in J.E. Keever Chapel with Reverend Craig Krueger, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Ennis, as the officiating minister. Interment was held at Myrtle Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Jones, Randy Wiemelt, Tommy Weatherly, Les Gerron, Tim Stewart, and Johnny Cruz. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Ennis. Services were under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. A memorial has been made to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of L.D. (Bud) Harris. With deepest sympathy, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—
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!
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Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 31st annual StojanikPavlasek-Kubala-Skrhak-Pospisil families reunion on Sunday, June 14. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. A noon meal will follow. Dues are $5 per family and $3 per individual and guest. Dues collected will help cover the cost of hall rental fees, supplies, etc. The reunion will be held at SPJST Lodge 20, Granger Hall, located at 114 West Davilla Street in Granger which is on the corner of West Davilla and Rio Grande Streets. Directions: from State Highway 95, at the caution light in Granger, turn left coming from Taylor or turn right coming from Bartlett. Cross over the railroad tracks. The SPJST hall is located one block on the right after crossing the railroad tracks. It is directly across the street from the Granger Post Office. Please don’t forget to help the 2009 reunion committee by spreading the word to any and all family members who didn’t receive a notice. Every year, our reunion keeps getting bigger and better — don’t break the chain! This is your reunion. Future reunions depend on you. For the meal, each family/individual is asked to bring a meat dish and a vegetable or dessert. Silent Auction— bring one item for the silent auction (more if you can), try to bring something special and unique, and remember all age groups. Memorabilia— bring old and recent family pictures and pictures from past reunions. Address books—bring address books for updates and address changes. Beverages—coffee, tea, and punch will be furnished. Alcoholic beverages are welcome, but not provided. Ideas— come with any suggestions that you would like to see happen at future re-
unions. Kitchen Committee—Linda Grigsby, Patsy Hightower, and Irene Stojanik will head up this committee. Additional volunteers are still needed to help on the day of the reunion. Honorary Kitchen Committee—Jimmie Pavlasek and Josie and Fred Strmiska. Back by popular demand, potluck lunch, silent auction and door prizes, youth involvement, entertainment, pictures and memorabilia, games, fellowship, and lasting memories. For information, contact the Reunion Committee Monica Stojanik (512) 859-2593 or Irene Cavanaugh (254) 527-3205. We hope to have an even bigger crowd this year. See you on Sunday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. Submitted by, Monica Stojanik Lodge 20, Granger —SPJST—
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The 46th annual Bartek family reunion will be held Saturday, July 11, 2009, at the Country Bar and Grill in Ratibor, Texas. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Everything is furnished, but please bring a dessert (some sugar-free items would be appreciated). Remember to bring item(s) for the auction. Submitted by, Nancy Bigon Lodge 29, Taylor Paula Pagel Faris Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
June 13 Descendants of Martin and Vera (Michalik) Cuba family—at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2408 North Navarro, Victoria, Texas. For information and to RSVP by June 5, contact reunion coordinators Darlene Meyer (361) 575-4145; Monica Johnson (512) 365-7945; or Wayne Cuba (512) 964-8748, great-grandchildren of Martin and Vera Cuba. Submitted by Robert Kovar, Lodge 29, Taylor. June 14 Descendants of Frank and Helen Patava Hejl—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, Star Hall. For information, contact Nancy Posvar (254) 8692511. Submitted by Nancy Posvar, Lodge 24, Cyclone.
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June 14 Family of Pavel and Rosina Kovar Belicek—at the Senior Activity Center, 210 East Salty Street, Thorndale. Contact Johnnie Mogonye (512) 4566014; or email jhemdlm@aol.com for information. Submitted by, Leonardine Hodon, Lodge 29, Taylor.
June 14 Filipp family—at the KC Hall, located on Highway 35 East of Angleton. For information and to RSVP, contact Ellamarie Filipp, PO Box 143, Danbury, Texas, 77534; or (979) 922-1524; or (979) 549-2422. Submitted by Ellamarie Filipp, Lodge 139, Danbury.
June 20 Descendants of Joe and Rose (Martis) Martinec—at Maxie and Linda Morganʼs home in Cameron, Texas. For information, contact Linda Morgan (254) 697-6168; or James Kocurek (512) 444-2527. Submitted by James Kocurek, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.
June 27 Tesar-Novak families—at the VFW on FM 730 North in Azle, Texas, northwest of Fort Worth. For information, call Mary Anne Krivanek (817) 2374320; or Lou Woolsey (817) 2375984. Submitted by Louise P. Woolsey, Lodge 92, Fort Worth.
July 11 Jarosek family—at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor hall. Call Ronald Meyer (512) 365-5490 for information. Submitted by Eva Janda Herman, Lodge 88, Houston.
July 11 Novosad family—at Shepherd King Lutheran Church, 303 West Ramsey Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78216. For meal ticket information, contact Charlene Cummings, 3002 Shadow Bend, San Antonio, Texas 78230 by July 1. Submitted by Sue Hansmire, Lodge 202, Jourdanton.
July 12 Bomarton Community/School Homecoming—at Portwood Pavilion, Seymour, Texas/Baylor County. For information, contact Tim Orsak, 1333 North Grossman, Seymour, Texas 76380; via phone (940) 889-8466; or via email tim@orsakadventures.com. Submitted by Tim Orsak, Lodge 73, Seymour. July 12 Jez family—at Central Texas Sportsmanʼs Club near Lake Belton. For information, contact Ed or Bernadette Hurta (254) 984-2464. Submitted by Ed Hurta, Lodge 87, Temple. July 25 Marek family—at Morganʼs Point Community Center, at the end of Morganʼs Point Boulevard. Submitted by Ruth Marek Cox, Lodge 24, Cyclone. —SPJST—
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Open Haus and Mayfest celebration at Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum The flags were flying, balloons floating in the air, and kites soaring at the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum in La Grange on Saturday, May 16, 2009, when the Fourth Annual Open Haus and Mayfest Celebration was held at the Hoelscher Haus. The event brought together approximately 110 members and friends of the museum for a fun-filled day beginning at 10 a.m. to memorialize the deceased charter members of the mus e u m (James T. Bond, Esther Hoelscher and Doris Beran), including the family members of the charter members who joined in their memories. President Willie Bohuslav welcomed the audience. Po.L.K. of A. Texas Chapter I Vice President Rick Schroeder of Victoria, Texas, spoke of his love of polka music and dance. Gwen and Lee Roy Petersen, 2009 Goodwill Ambassadors of Chapter I, attended and joined as charter mem-
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bers 99 and 100. Master of Ceremonies and President of Po.L.K. of A. Texas Chapter III, Melroy Brandt reflected that on this day of celebration was also Armed Forces Day and presented a lovely tribute to all the men and women in all branches of service who protect our country and our way of life. Reverend Joe Hybner of Sacred Heart Parish in Flatonia and Sts. Cyril & Methodius Parish in Cistern spoke of his love for the Center “situated on the Hill” and performed the impressive memorial service. Families and/or friends released balloons to the background music of “How Great Thou Art” as the names of the deceased were called out by Evelyn Maresh. Dancing around the Maypole is a spring tradition celebrating joy, merriment and thanksgiving. The Maypole was decorated with a wreath of flowers onto which were attached the colorful ribbons the children and adults
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held while dancing around the Maypole to the tune of “The Blue Skirt Waltz” and other waltzes by the Vrazels’ Polka Band. The Maypole was led by Cathleen Noska of La Grange who was appropriately dressed in her authentic Czech costume. At the grand finale of the program, the song “God Bless America Again”
was played, followed by the annual photo. Refreshments of kolaches, coffee and juice were served while the audience listened to and joined in the sing-along to the music of Jimmy Brosch, on saxophone and harmonica, Elmer Sewell on guitar, and Delores Petru-Rivera on accordion. The group was served hamburgers and trimmings, along with desserts
Note: Czech class will now meet each Wednesday 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.
June 19 Shakespeare Performance—at Sanford Schmid Amphitheater: The Tempest. Concession stand open. For information, call (888) 785-4500; or visit www.czechtexas.org.
Czech Cultural Calendar
June/July CHS Czech Movie Night—No films will be shown. For information, contact Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403.
June 12 - 14 Folklife Festival—Bexar County Chapter CHS invites you to “see the world”: cuisine, traditional dances, fine-crafted keepsakes, storytelling and music of more than 40 ethnic groups. Bexar County Chapter will have cultural displays, “egg" ladies, kolaches, sausage and sauerkraut on a bun, cookies, pickles, soft drinks, and Shiner and Pilsner Urquel in our “beer garden.” Festival is hosted by the Institute of Texan Cultures, locateddowntown across from the Alamo Dome. Visit http://www.texancultures.utsa.edu/ for information.
June 13 Kolache-Klobase Festival—at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, Texas, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Event includes Czech music/entertainment; plate/drive-thru plate lunch; plenty of kolace for sale; arts/crafts; ethnic gifts/souvenirs; Czech crystal; cake walk; penny prize drawing; silent auction; kid games. For general information, call (979) 335-7907; Riverside Hall (979) 335-4875; or for booth information (979) 335-4827.
June 23 - 29 2009 International Sport and Cultural Festival/2009 American Sokol Slet—in Fort Worth, Texas, June 23 to 28. Visit www.2009iscfestival.com.
June 27 CHS-TCHCC Czech Youth/Family Day—on TCHCC grounds. For information, call (888) 785-4500; or visit www.czechtexas.org. June 28 - July 18 Czechoslovak Foreign Institute 20th Prague Summer Study Program (depart United States on June 27) to Praha, Česká Republika. For information, contact Thadious Polášek, Czech Study Tour, 730 County Road 230 in Schulenburg, Texas 78956; email polasek29@hotmail.com; or call after 8 p.m. CT (979) 562-2207.
July 10 Shakespeare Performance—at Sanford Schmid Amphitheater: The Merchant of Venice. Concession stand open. For information, call (888) 7854500; or visit www.czechtexas.org.
July 25 Czech Heritage of Texas Summer State Meeting/Genealogy Conference—Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor, Highway 21W, Caldwell, Texas. For information, call (888) 785-4500; or visit www.czechtexas.org.
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(brought by friends) under the two tents which were erected for the occasion. A short general business meeting was held at which time the goal of 100 charter members-plus was attained. Joining to accomplish this goal were Susan Trefny Clark, Gwen and Lee Roy Petersen, Lorine Michalsky and Lorine Christ. John Majek who attended the function, along with many of his family, upgraded his second membership to charter status. President Bohuslav thanked all the charter members, contributing members, and those who continue to donate memorials and tributes to The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM). Donations of any amount are tax-deductible and welcomed to underwrite the endowment of the museum and should be sent to: PLCTM, P. O. Box 72, La Grange, Texas 78945-0072. For information, please contact Willie Bohuslav (512) 3471078, or email JWBohuslav@aol.com. Submitted by, Willie Bohuslav Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society meets June 17
The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at the Pflugerville Community Library, located at 102 South 10th Street in Pflugerville. The mission of our society is to preserve the Czech culture. For more information, contact Phyllis Teykl (512) 453-4453. Submitted by, Pat Gerick, Reporter —SPJST—
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Assassins of leading Nazi Heydrich finally honored with Prague statue
It’s 67 years since one of the most audacious acts of resistance against the Nazi occupiers – the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, acting Reichsprotektor of Bohemia and Moravia, by Czechoslovak parachutists. For six decades, there’s been no memorial to commemorate the act - an act for which the p a r a chutists and hundreds of innocent Czechoslovaks paid a terrible price. That, h o w e v e r, has now changed with the unveiling of a bronze statue on the spot where Heydrich was killed. A Czech pipe band dressed in World War II uniforms performed for a crowd of several hundred who gathered on Wednesday, May 27 for the unveiling of the 11-metre statue to Operation Anthropoid – the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich in 1942. At the top of the statue are three bronze figures, their arms outstretched as if preparing to jump out of an aircraft. Marie Halíková was a pupil at the nearby Na Korábě school when the assassination took place. “I was here when it happened – I used to go to school just round the corner. We heard this terrible noise – a loud bang – and so us kids all jumped up to see where it had come from. It was an event that was obviously planned in a military way; the assassination was ordered by President Edvard Beneš in London, and the parachutists were simply carrying out his orders. But what happened afterwards . . . well, that was something that reflected the times we were living in.” Reinhard Heydrich’s cruelty and devotion to the Nazi cause was legendary, and he was even tipped as a potential successor to Hitler. He also showed an arrogant disregard for his own safety. Each day he would travel to work in an open-top Mercedes limousine from his villa outside Prague. At 10.35 am, on May 27, 1942, two Czechoslovak parachutists sprang into his path as his car slowed to turn a hairpin bend in the Prague suburb of Kobylisy. The first, Jozef Gabčík, was
carrying a sub-machine gun, but it jammed, and he sprinted away. The second, Jan Kubiš, threw a bomb at the car – Heydrich survived, but fragments from the explosion are believed to caused the septicaemia that took his life a week later. His death caused a furious and brutal reaction from the Nazis, with hundreds of ordinary people, many with no connection to the attack, executed or sent to concentration camps. The statue itself pays tribute to them - two of the bronze figures are in uniform; the third is a civilian. Jiří Navrátil, vice-chairman of the Czech Boy Scouts, was a teenager when Heydrich was killed. “Actually I think that it is the most important day, because all the world could see that the Czech people – in spite of all the old history – were against Nazism and would be free.”
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But you paid a terrible price for killing Heydrich – the razing of Lidice and the thousands sent to concentration camps and so on. Was it worth it? “Well, yes. That was war, you see. It’s necessary in war to fight.” That sentiment was shared by many – both war veterans and others – at Wednesday’s ceremony. The campaign for a memorial began as soon as war ended in 1945, but for four decades was suppressed by the communists, keen to hide the fact that the most successful act of resistance against the Nazis was planned in London, not Moscow. Now, 67 years after the event, Jozef Gabčík, Jan Kubiš and all the others involved in Operation Anthropoid finally have the monument they deserve. — Rob Cameron
http://www.radio.cz/en/article/116694. 27-05-2009. Český rozhlas 7-Radio Praha, Vinohradská 12, 120 99 Praha 2, Česká Republika © Copyright 1996-2009 Radio Prague, All Rights Reserved.
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SPJST joins with the American Sokol to invite you to attend the 2009 International Sport and Cultural Festival June 23 - 28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The Festival seeks to unite several related organizations events in order to create a major happening in the City of Fort Worth. The Downtown Fort Worth area will come alive with cultural and physical attractions during the 2009 International Sport and Cultural Festival. American Sokol Slet events will include artistic For more Festival and rhythmic gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, information, visit www.slet2009.com bowling, team marching, and demonstration of mass calisthenics.
SPJST Athletic Art Exhibition In conjunction with the event, SPJST members of all ages are invited to enter the SPJST Athletic Art Exhibition. SPJST members of all ages may submit art for the exhibition which will be on display at the 2009 International Sports & Cultural Festival. Each participant in the SPJST Athletic Art Exhibition will receive one free ticket for attendance to the festival’s Saturday program. They will also have their name entered into the prize drawing. Please submit all artwork, before June 12, to: SPJST Athletic Art Exhibition; P.O. Box 100; Temple, Texas 76503. For more information, please contact the SPJST Home Office Fraternal Department at 800.727.7578.
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Monday, June 22 to Sunday, June 28, 2009 • Fort Worth, Texas • www.slet2009.com Featuring the 22nd American Sokol Slet USAG General Gymnastics Nationals, Pan American Gymnastics Gala, Special Needs Athletic Programs and Sports
Monday, June 22 All Day Arrivals 8 a.m. Special Needs Golf Workshops begin (8 a.m. to 12 noon) 9 a.m. Unofficial Opening Welcome to Special Needs Golf Athletes 12 noon Credentialing Room Open 7:30 p.m. Informal Welcome Social at Milan Gallery (7:30 to 11 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 23 All Day Arrivals 8 a.m. Equipment set up all venues 8 a.m. Special Needs Golf Workshop (8 a.m. to 12 noon) 10 a.m. OPENING CEREMONY REHEARSAL - FWCC Arena (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) 12 noon Sport and Sokol Museum Open - FWCC Rm 102 (12 noon to 6 p.m.) 1 p.m. USAG Team Gym – open training - FWCC Hall F (1 to 4 p.m.) 1 p.m. Special Needs Basketball Camp - FWCC Hall D (1 to 6 p.m.) 2 p.m. All Coaches and Directors Meeting - FWCC Rm 108 4 p.m. USAG Team Gym – open training - FWCC Arena (4 to 5:30 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. VIP Reception - FWCC Rm116 (6:30 to 7:15 p.m.) 7:30 p.m. OPENING CEREMONY highlighted spectacular - FWCC Arena 9 p.m. Medals Plaza Entertainment/Social - Water Gardens (9 p.m. to ?) Wednesday, June 24 7 a.m. All Coaches Daily Briefing - FWCC Rm108 7 a.m. Morning Fitness – Open to all ISCF Participants 8 a.m. SOKOL Fitness Challenge – Women - FWCC Hall A (8 to 10 a.m.) 8 a.m. Special Needs Golf Workshop (8 a.m. to 12 noon) 8 a.m. Special Needs Basketball Camp - FWCC Hall D (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 8 a.m. Special Needs Gymnastics Rehearsal - FWCC Ballroom B (8 a.m. to 12 noon) 8 a.m. USAG Team Gym Competition Lvs 1-4 - FWCC Arena (8 a.m. to 12 noon) 8 a.m. USAG Team Gym Warm-ups - Hall F 8 a.m. SOKOL 3x3 Basketball - FWCC Annex (8 to 11 a.m.) 8 a.m. SOKOL’s AMAZING Fun Run/Walk - Medals Plaza (8 to 11 a.m.) 9 a.m. Sport and Sokol Museum Open - FWCC Rm 102 9 a.m. EXHIBIT HALL Open to Public - FWCC Hall C (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 10:30 a.m. All Stages Open City Performances (10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 11 a.m. SOKOL Rhythmic Competition - FWCC Hall A (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) 11 a.m. SOKOL Fitness Challenge – Men - FWCC Hall A (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) 12 noon SOKOL Volleyball – Open Warm-up - FWCC Annex (12 noon to 1 p.m.) 12 noon PAGU Rehearsal - FWCC Hall E (12 noon to 4 p.m.) 12 noon Safety/Risk Management USAG Certification - FWCC Rm 101 (12 to 6 p.m.) 1 p.m. SOKOL Volleyball – Coed - FWCC Annex (1 to 7 p.m.) 1 p.m. SOKOL Fitness Challenge – Children - FWCC Hall A (1 to 4 p.m.) 1 p.m. USAG Team Gym Competition Lvs 5-8 - FWCC Arena (1 to 4 p.m.) 4 p.m. SOKOL Team Marching and Calisthenics - FWCC Hall A (4 to 5 p.m.) 4 p.m. FINALI Clinic-All Participants - FWCC Hall F (4 to 5 p.m.) 4 p.m. PAGU Rehearsal - FWCC Arena (4 to 6:30 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. USAG VIP Reception - FWCC Rm 116 (6:30 to 7:15 p.m.) 7:30 p.m. PAN AMERICAN GYMNASTIC GALA - FWCC Arena (7:30 to 9 p.m.) 9 p.m. Medal Plaza Entertainment/Social - Water Gardens (9 p.m. to ?)
Thursday, June 25 7 a.m. All Coaches Daily Briefing - FWCC Rm108 7 a.m. Morning Fitness – Open to all ISCF Participants 8 a.m. Special Needs Golf Workshop (8 to 11 a.m.) 8 a.m. Special Needs Basketball Camp - FWCC Hall D (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 8 a.m. USAG Group Gym Open Training - FWCC Arena and Hall F (8 to 10 a.m.) 9 a.m. Sport and Sokol Museum Open - FWCC Rm 102 9 a.m. USAG Aesthetic Group Competition - FWCC Hall E (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) 9 a.m. EXHIBIT HALL Opens to Public - FWCC Hall C (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 9 a.m. SOKOL Artistic Gymnastics Competition Jrs & Srs - FWCC Hall A (9 to 11 a.m.) 10 a.m. USAG Gymfest - FWCC Arena (10 a.m. to 12 noon) 10:30 a.m. All Stages Open City Performances (10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 12 noon TEAM GYM Workshop - FWCC Hall F (12 noon to 2 p.m.) 12 noon Special Needs SNAPS Basketball Tournament - FWCC Hall D (12 to 6 p.m.) 1 p.m. SOKOL Artistic Gymnastics Competition Lvs 5-up - FWCC Hall A (1 to 4 p.m.) 1 p.m. USAG Finals Clinic - FWCC Arena (1 to 3 p.m.) 2 p.m. USAG Aesthetic Workshop - FWCC Hall E (2 to 3 p.m.) 3 p.m. International Gymnastics Challenge for all - FWCC Arena (3 to 6 p.m.) 5 p.m. Bus Service to Stockyards begins (5 to 10 p.m.)
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All Participant Stockyard Social - Fort Worth Stockyards Bus Service returns to Medals Plaza Medal Plaza Entertainment/Social - Water Gardens (9 p.m. to ?)
Friday, June 26 7 a.m. All Coaches Daily Briefing - FWCC Rm108 7 a.m. Morning Fitness – Open to all ISCF Participants 9 a.m. Staging for Parade All Participants - 1st and Main Street 10 a.m. Parade of Athletes Begins - 1st Street to FWCC 11 a.m. Parade completed 11 a.m. City Performances Open to Public - Main Street (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 11:30 a.m. SPECIAL NEEDS GYMNASTICS Coaches meeting 12 noon SPECIAL NEEDS GYMNASTICS Begin - FWCC Hall A (12 noon to 5 p.m.) 12 noon Sport and Sokol Museum Open - FWCC Rm 102 (12 noon to 5 p.m.) 12 noon EXHIBIT HALL Open to Public - FWCC Hall C (12 noon to 6 p.m.) 12 noon USAG HOT Preschool Training - FWCC Rm 108 (12 noon to 6 p.m.) 12 noon Special Needs SNAPS Basketball Tournament - FWCC Hall D (12 noon to 6 p.m.) 12 noon Aesthetic Gymnastics Technical Clinic - FWCC Hall E (12 noon to 2 p.m.) 12 noon SOKOL Men’s and Women’s Volleyball - FWCC Annex (12 noon to 5 p.m.) 1 p.m. TEAM GYM Finals - FWCC Arena (1 to 5 p.m.) 2 p.m. PAGU Training - FWCC Hall E (2 to 4 p.m.) 3 p.m. USAG Gymfest - FWCC Hall F (3 to 5 p.m.) 5 p.m. Main Street Stage performances complete, tear down removal begins 5 p.m. Medals Plaza Awards (Entertainment continues to 12 a.m.) 5 p.m. Bus Service to Farrington Field begins pick-up at 9th Street (5 to 10:30 p.m.) 6 p.m. REHEARSAL Closing Ceremony - Farrington Field (6 to 10 p.m.) 9 p.m. Bus Service returns to Medals Plaza 9 p.m. Medal Plaza Entertainment/Social - Water Gardens (9 p.m. to ?) Saturday, June 27 7 a.m. All Coaches Daily Briefing - FWCC Rm 108 7 a.m. Morning Fitness – Open to all ISCF Participants 8 a.m. SOKOL Artistic Children’s Competition - FWCC Hall A (8 a.m. to 12 noon) 8 a.m. GAT Workshop Positive Discipline - FWCC Rm 108 (8 to 9:30 a.m.) 8 a.m. Sport & Sokol Museum Open - FWCC Rm 102 (8 a.m. to 12 noon) 8:30 a.m. EXHIBIT HALL Opens to Public - FWCC Hall C (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) 8:30 a.m. TEAM GYM Workshop - FWCC Arena (8:30 to 10:30 a.m.) 9 a.m. Special Needs SNAPS Basketball Tournament Finals - FWCC Hall D (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) 10 a.m. GAT Workshop Special People in Our Gyms - FWCC Rm 108 (9:30 to 11 a.m.) 10 a.m. Medals Plaza Cultural Performance Groups (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 12 noon Safety & Risk Management USAG Certification - FWCC Rm101 (12 noon to 6 p.m.) 12 noon GAT Boys from Mars Girls from Venus - FWCC Rm 108 (12 noon to 1:30 p.m.) 12 noon Museum Closed 1 p.m. VIP Banquet - FWCC Ballroom C (1 to 3 p.m.) 1 p.m. USAG Festival Gala for All - FWCC Arena (1 to 2:30 p.m.) 1 p.m. SOKOL Tots Skills awards - FWCC Hall E (1 to 3 p.m.) 1 p.m. SOKOL Volleyball Men and Women Playoffs - FWCC annex (1 to 4 p.m.) 1 p.m. Hall A Closed (tear down) 2 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closed (tear down) 2:30 p.m. GAT Workshop Parent and Tot - FWCC Rm 108 (2:30 to 4 p.m.) 5 p.m. Medals Plaza Awards Recognitions (5 to 6 p.m.) 5 p.m. Bus Service to Farrington Field Begins (5 to 10 p.m.) 6 p.m. Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra Farrington Field (6 to 6:30 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. Pre-Closing Ceremonies Activities 6:45 p.m. 5k Run Begins - Farrington Field (6:45 to 7:30 p.m.) 7:30 p.m. OPENING CEREMONIES Begin (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.) 9:30 p.m. Post OC Texas Swing on field Concert James Hinkle Band (9:30 p.m. to ?) 9:30 p.m. Bus Service returns begin 10 p.m. Medal Plaza Entertainment/Social - Water Gardens (10 p.m. to ?) Sunday, June 28 ALL DAY Guest Departures 7 a.m. Morning Fitness – Open to all ISCF Participants 8 a.m. Sokol Fort Worth open for Farewell Breakfast 9 a.m. ISCF Day at Six Flags over Texas 10 a.m. World Sokol Federation - Rm TBA (10 a.m. to 12 noon) 11 a.m. Sokol Fort Worth FAREWELL to our Friend Barbecue Lunch (11 a.m. to ?) —SPJST—
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
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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 Saturday, June 13—Krizan family reunion Sunday, June 14—RVOS Lodge No. 46 Fun Day Friday, June 19—Social night Sunday, June 21—Soukup reunion Friday, June 26—Malone Co-op Annual Meeting Saturday, June 27—Girard reunion Fridy, July 3—Social night Sunday, July 5—Lodge 6, Cottonwood meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11—Hrabal family reunion Sunday, July 12—Sonnenberg-Radke reunion Friday, July 17—Social night Sunday, July 19—112th annual picnic of Lodge 6, Cottonwood Saturday, July 25—Mechell family reunion Sunday, July 26—Hoover family reunion
Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall located three miles east of West off FM 2114. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 8265863. 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 Sunday, June 14—Edward Kopeckyʼs Fuin Time Czech Band,polkas/waltzes/country music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person Sunday, June 28—Leroy Rybakʼs Swinging Orchestra, polkas/waltzes/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person
Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. LODGE 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, June 13—East Bell County Youth Boosters Fund-raiser Saturday, June 20—Private wedding Sunday, June 21—Ocker Brethren Church Fatherʼs Day Barbecue Saturday, June 27—Sebek reunion
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, June 11—Lodge meeting Saturday, June 13—Rental Friday, June 19—Rental Saturday, June 20—Rental Sunday, June 21—Dining room rental Saturday, June 27—Rental Suinday, June 28—Dining room rental Saturday, July 4—Rental Sunday, July 5—Youth club meeting Thursday, July 9—Lodge meeting Saturday, July 11—WinStar Bus Trip
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, June 10—SPJST Lodge 29 meeting, 6:30 p.m. A covered dish meal will be served following the meeting and live music played by the Bobby Jay Five Band at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12—Live dance music: Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.) Thursday, June 18—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 more information, contact Connie Voigt (512) 352-2038.
Friday, June 19—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, June 24—Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26—Live dance music: Country Express, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Thrall 4-H makes oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.) Saturday, June 27—Dance music: Denny Hamilton and the Memories, 8:30 p.m. No cover charge.
Thrall 4-H Booster Club will be selling 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. Contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 281-4719. MUSIC - second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; MUSIC - Fridays 7:30 to 11 p.m., old-fashioned hamburgers by Thrall 4-H; SENIOR 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 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, June 13—Private Saturday, June 20—Private Saturday, June 27—Private
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.
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LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladies Bunco night on the second Tuesday of each month. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games then wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. Hall is located at 10450 FM 619 - four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please call Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are 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 Monday, June 22—Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. (Note: date change due to Fatherʼs Day).
Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. NOTE: June meeting will be on the 22nd at 7:30 p.m. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 3524397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557.
LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164/home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, June 13—Knights of Dixie Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, June 20—The Lazy Farmerʼs Band, polka/variety. $7 per person Saturday, June 27—No dance Saturday, July 4—River Road Boys, western swing band. $8 per person
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Saturday, July 11—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, July 18—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, July 26—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. 3-00-621-207741001. 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, June 7—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western swing. 3 to 7 p.m. There is a fiddle in the band. Sunday, August 23—Annual Funny Hat Contest/Dance: music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six. 3 to 7 p.m.
Lodge 92 membership meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. The youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Family Night—first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Country/western dances on the first Sunday and polka/waltz dancing as announced. 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) 578-4253.
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.
Friday, June 19—Lodge quarterly meeting, 6:30 p.m. 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, June 14—Lodge meeting
Lodge meetings are held 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
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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 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Adult lodge meetings are held every other month— February, April, June, August, October, and December. For locations/times, call Lodge President 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.
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LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118.
LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m., at the Jourdanton Community Center except the meal/meetings in March, June, September, December which will be at 1 p.m. The youth club meets the same day.
LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 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 Note: There will be no meeting in July due to Fourth of July holiday. The next meeting will be Monday, August 3. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July. God bless America!
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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Flag Day recognizes the “birth” of the American flag, when on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress officially established the flag of our new nation.
Many historians believe that the first American flag was designed by Congressman Francis Hopkinson and sewn by Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross.
The original American flag consisted of 13 stripes alternating red and white, and 13 white stars in a blue field which represented the “New Constellation” of 13 colonies. Our flagʼs colors are also symbolic. Red signifies hardiness and valor; white stands for purity and innocence; and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.