Vestnik 2009 07 29 by SPJST

Volume 97 Number 30

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SPJST youth to shine this weekend in Temple

SPJST will showcase its youth at State Youth Achievement Day this Saturday, August 1 at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center, located at 3303 North Third Street in Temple. All youth participants must register their entries between 9 and 10 a.m. in the lobby of the convention center. Royalty contestants are asked to meet at the stage for a brief rehearsal and further instructions at 9:30 a.m. Youth will compete in a special category contest at 10 a.m. in the dining room. This contest is left a surprise to all competitors until the day of the event. Past special category contests have included play-dough construction, story-telling, and drawing.

Opening Ceremonies at 11 a.m. The day’s program begins with opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. A hamburger lunch, which will include a hamburger, chips, brownie, and drink, will be available for $5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other food will be available throughout the day. SPJST youth who receive first place honors at their district competitions across Texas this summer will compete at the state level in various competitions, including group and individual talent, nine craft categories, a special category, and youth club poster and scrapbook. Following judging, all crafts, special category projects, posters and scrapbooks will be displayed for the public. The talent competition begins at 11:30 a.m. Young people ages six to high school senior will

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Brotherhood

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Lodge 15, Buckholts honored with historical marker SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts celebrated its historical marker dedication on Sunday, July 19. The event included a flag raising, invocation, unveiling, welcome, speakers, award presentations, music, and refreshments. The lodge hall was filled with members and guests. Lodge 15 officers are President Doug Williams, Vice President Derrick Ruzicka, Secretary Dorothy Tomascik, and Treasurer/Financial Secretary Sandie Fischer. Historical committee members for the project were Sandie Fischer, Adeline Kohutek, Dorothy Tomascik, Virginia Williams, Lillie Zajicek, Hilda Burtis, Martha Glaser, Kathleen Jurca, Louise Sakewitz, Charlsie Svetlik, Frank Tomascik, Raymond Posivar, Bennie Vybiral, Frank Klinkovsky, Willie Kohutek, Glenn Fischer (deceased), Joe Zajicek (deceased), and Sidonio “Auntie Red” Svoboda (deceased). Photos and more information on pages 6 to 8. —SPJST—

2009-2010 District Four Queen and King

Congratulations to the 2009-2010 District Four Royalty Court. They were crowned on Saturday, July 19 at Youth Achievement Day held in Anson. They are Queen Christine Brooks of Lodge 229, Abilene and King Reed Williams of Lodge 215, South Plains. Not pictured are Duke Cutter Starr and Duchess Jordan Taylor, both of Lodge 229, Abilene.

Readers Write ......................................3 Family Fun Dates ................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 District News........................................3 Lodge Section......................................5 Reunions ............................................16

H E R A L D

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................16 Youth Section.....................................17 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements..................................21 Activities Calendar ............................22 State YAD Schedule ..........................24

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District Seven Spring Meeting scenes

Joe and Kristi Kopriva share a moment at the Lodge 15 celebration. They met at a lodge hall dance on July 31, 1965, and were married in October 1965. Kristi still has the dance ticket (pictured on page 7).

2009-2010 District Six King and Queen

Congratulations to the 2009-2010 District Six Royalty Court. They were crowned on Sunday, July 20 at Youth Achievement Day held at Taiton Community Center. They are King Jonathan Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville and Queen Jessica Fucik of Lodge 30, Taiton. Not pictured are Duke Luc Marcaurele of Lodge 30, Taiton and Duchess Myranda Zielonka of Lodge 148, El Maton.

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Lodge 54 West recognizes members

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Lodge 215 South Plains Youth Club activities

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

SPJST HERALD

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

VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807

email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m

SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-0007 • Mobile: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com

VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 771-3837 • Mobile: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 778-3720 • Mobile: (254) 721-4739 email: leonardm@spjst.com

DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013

DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691 Home: (254) 826-5882

DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 Home: (713) 864-2163

DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, CFFM 407 Taos Street, Victoria, Texas 77904 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 Home: (830) 393-9073

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

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372., Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Ct., East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461

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

INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174 Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 1100 Hospital Boulevard, Floresville, Texas 78114 - (210) 535-4916

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, P.O. Box 367, Weir, Texas 78674 - (512) 864-9183 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS Office: (254) 773-1575 email: jerrymik@spjst.com

FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER PHILIP McBEE, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: philipmcbee@aol.com STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (254) 541-5555 email: spjst@hotmail.com

STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT ONE - Bill Orsak, CFFM Mobile: (979) 324-0056 • Home: (979) 272-8902 Fax: (979) 272-8902 • email: borsak@tconline.net DISTRICT TWO - Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, 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

Editor’s Note

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Achievement value

You are cordially invited to share

Saturday, August 1 celebrating the young people of SPJST at State Youth Achievement Day at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center, located at 3303 North Third Street in Temple. You will see some of the best crafts and talents in the state of Texas. And, our teens will amaze you in the king and queen competition with their public speaking abilities. The program begins at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies. Beseda will be exhibited during this time. Talent then begins. More information about the event is on pages 1 and 3 of this week’s Vestnik. A schedule appears on the back page. The 20092010 royalty contestants are featured on pages 12 and 13. Districts One and Two Royalty were crowned on Sunday, July 26 — after Vestnik print time. They will be included in next week’s Vestnik. To the young people participating in the 2009 State YAD contests, I wish you much success with your entries. You are all winners. Best wishes!

Congratulations, Lodge 15! SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts celebrated its 100th anniversary and historical marker dedication on Sunday, July 19 with a well-organized, well-attended event at the lodge hall. It was truly a wonderful occasion. Lodge 15 has provided a community gathering place for many functions and special occasions over the years. It’s a fraternal lodge, social center, and dance hall. And, as the historical marker reads—it has been a Central Texas landmark for generations. Lodge 15 has survived. No storm . . . no thieves . . . no fire

could keep this lodge down. Lodge 15 has always been destined to achieve. A lodge, though, is only as good as its membership and supporters. If getting a historical marker was a quick and easy process, we would see them around us everywhere. The fact that this grand honor for SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts has been time-consuming — and I’m sure sometimes challenging — means that they did something truly worthwhile. It would have been much easier to do nothing. Yet by doing nothing, you create nothing. Instead, these lodge members and volunteers all stepped forward and did the research and legwork that needed to be done. With each effort, they added more value and substance to this achievement. Their work counts for something big because the goal of the historical marker was seen through to the finish. The value of any achievement is built with the time and effort you put into it. Because these volunteers kept going and were persistent in their efforts . . . they now have something of great value—for SPJST Lodge 15 and for the entire community. The lodge now feels the satisfaction of the challenging yet rewarding work towards this grand honor. By working towards the goal of getting the historical dedication, Lodge 15 has made its mark and preserved local history and Czech heritage for generations to come. Congratulations to Lodge 15. Lodge 15 — and its success — is truly an inspiration to others. Thank you for your dedication in seeing this project through. Best wishes for another 100 years. —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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Readers Write

Lodge 80, Holland expresses thanks

Dear SPJST, I am deeply appreciative and grateful for the outstanding generosity of the organization. I am so very thankful for the $1,500 State Merit Grant, the $1,000 General Scholarship, and the Lodge 80, Holland scholarship of $500. These very generous scholarships will be a tremendous help to me as I pursue a mathematics degree from Texas A&M University in College Station. I am honored to be a recipient of these scholarships. I hope to give back to the Society as it has given so much to me. I am blessed and proud to be a member of SPJST and of Lodge 80, Holland. Thank you so very much. Gig ‘Em! Victoria Pajestka —SPJST—

Lodge 154, Fort Worth member expresses appreciation

Dear Officers of SPJST, Editor, and Members and Friends— Brothers and Sisters: Our heartfelt thanks for all your prayers, cards, phone calls, sympathy, and condolences. They mean so much to us at this time. May God bless you always in all ways. Rosie and all the Donald Steinman Family —SPJST—

Lodge 177, Academy member conveys gratitude

Dear SPJST, I am writing to thank SPJST for presenting me with the SPJST General Scholarship. I am majoring in biomedical sciences at Texas A&M which will prepare me for medical school. During the fall semester, I am scheduled for 15 hours of classes including chemistry, math, philosophy, psychology, and BIMs. Your scholarship will help me accomplish my goal of becoming a physician by lightening the financial burden. Again, thank you for this very generous scholarship! Sincerely, Andrew Minzenmayer —SPJST—

Attention, youth and parents! What to do when you get to State YAD on Saturday, August 1 in Temple!

Step 1: Go to appropriate age and category registration table.

Step 2: Pick-up yellow Entry Verification Card at registration table and fill it out. This card will be stamped with the number of craft entries you have.

Step 3: Register all your appropriate entries. Next, go to Talent, Royalty and/or Special Category tables to register and have yellow Entry Verification Cardstamped as well.

Step 4: Take completed yellow Entry Verification Card to the appropriate Teller after card is completely filled out. The Teller will give you participation money and a ribbon.

Step 5: Take any talent music (tape or CD) needed for competition to the stage for set-up/sound check before the program starts.

Step 6: Have fun!

Family Fun and Important Dates

August 1

August 5 August 7-9 August 15 August 17 August 22 August 23 August 23 August 26 August 30 Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 12

Sept. 13 Sept. 13 Sept. 13 Sept. 19 Sept. 25-26 Sept. 26 October 8

State Youth Achievement Day Frank Mayborn Convention Center, Temple Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Spaghetti Dinner (3) End-of-Summer Getaway • Corpus Christi District Two Trip • Sea World, San Antonio Lodge 183, Arlington Appreciation Night Cokerʼs Barbecue Restaurant, Arlington (3) Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Princess Ball (3) Lodge 48, Beyersville Family Fun Day (2) Lodge 88, Houston Blue Room Party (5) No Vestnik Published Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day American Legion Hall, Hallettsville (6) SPJST Float • Westfest, West (3) Lodge 80, Holland Youth Club Bingo Night Bake Sale (2) Lodge 172, Pasadena Labor Day Dance (5) SPJST Float • Jourdanton Centennial Parade (7) Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza Fund-Raiser (2) Lodge 18, Elgin Fall Polka Fest (2) Lodge 84, Dallas Czechfest (3) Lodge 202, Jourdanton Grandparents Day Outing (7) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day (3) Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff (2) District Seven Bowling Tournament/ENC Fund-Raiser SportsWest Bowling Center, Seguin SPJST Float • Austin County Fair Parade (1)

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

Annuities

Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized*

Annuity II 4.00% for Annualized*

Annuity III 4.00% for Annualized*

Annuity IV 4.00% for Annualized* * Rates effective 5/01/09 through 7/31/09.

Five-Year Annuity

When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.

Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.95% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 4.10% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 4.20%

District News District Seven to raise funds for Czech Heritage Museum in Temple

Dear Members, We cordially invite you to visit our table during the SPJST End-ofSummer Getaway in Corpus Christi Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9 at the Holiday Inn - Emerald Beach. We will be raising funds for the new Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center (formerly SPJST Library,

Archives and Museum) in Temple. A prize drawing for several great gifts will be held. We look forward to seeing you in Corpus! Fraternally, Glen Pruski District Seven FAC —SPJST—

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Scenes from District Seven Spring Meeting

Sunday, May 17, 2009 • Hosted by Lodge 133, San Antonio

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 133, San Antonio welcomes everyone with a cake. PHOTO 2: District Seven Director Bob Bayer, right, presents a new banner to 2008-2009 District Seven President Jeff Barta of Lodge 202, Jourdanton. PHOTO 3: Lodge 133 President Jarolyn Popp welcomes all to the meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to the 2009 District Seven officers. They are President Colleen Jenke, second from left, First Vice President/FAC Glen Pruski, Mark Rebecek (standing in for Second Vice President Jerry Sijansky), Secretary Bettie House, Mary Ann Barta (standing in for Treasurer Valerie Barta, DYC Wendy Pruski, and Assistant DYC Belenda Barta. Also

pictured are Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, far left, and District Seven Director Bob Bayer, far right. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: SPJST’s 75-year member honoree Victor Miculka, far right, of Lodge 133, San Antonio is pictured with his family at the meeting. CENTER PHOTO: District Seven Director Bob Bayer was presented a framed portrait for 20 years of service to SPJST. His wife Polly is also pictured. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek presented the portrait. RIGHT PHOTO: SL President Vanicek, left, and Director Bayer recognize Natalie Henke of Lodge 107, Floresville as a National Fraternal Congress MVP.

LEFT PHOTO: SL President Brian Vanicek, left, and Director Bob Bayer, right, recognize local lodge fraternalists. They are, left to right, Mark Rebecek of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; Doug Henke of Lodge 107, Floresville; Sandra Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton; and Curry Jenke of Lodge 258 (standing in is Colleen Jenke). BELOW LEFT PHOTO: District Seven Youth Counselor Wendy Pruski, far right, and Assistant DYC Belenda Barta congratulate the kraslice youth contest winners. They are, front, Brooke Henke of Lodge 107,

Floresville and Amanda Hoggard, Kelly House, and Travis Barta, back, all of Lodge 202, Jourdanton. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi President Mark Rebecek, center, presents a check for $366 to District Seven Education and Nature Center Director Donnie Howard, left, and State Youth Director John Hoelscher. Lodge 79 raised the funds through its annual no bakebake sale. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: President Rebecek presents $366 to District Seven Czech Heritage Museum Director Roxy Bertrand.

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District News District Seven sets September 26 bowling tournament in Seguin

Attention all SPJST Bowlers and Fans! Make plans to attend the District Seven Bowling Tournament on Saturday, September 26, 2009, beginning at 12 noon. Come join in the fun and excitement! Cheer on your lodge team as they compete for prizes while raising money for the SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm in Waldeck, Texas. All proceeds benefit SPJST ENC. The tournament will be held at SportsWest Bowling Center, located at 308 State Highway 46 South in Seguin, Texas, and is open to members and non-members. Activities include a silent auction, and the snack bar opens at noon and features a large menu of items that are priced reasonably. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Tournament Guidelines 1. Tournament is open to all SPJST members and non-members. 2. There will be three divisions in which to bowl. Pee Wee – Ages 6 to 12; Junior – ages 13 to 15; and adults – ages 16 and over. 3. Teams will consist of four bowlers— any combination of men and women. Please note that individual entries will be accepted. You do not need a full team in order to enter the tournament. Individual entries will be placed on a team. Lodges are encouraged to enter multiple teams. 4. Winners will be determined at the close of the third game. The bowling center computer will calculate a handicap (80 percent of 200) to determine an

average for the three games bowled. This will put each bowler on an equal basis. 5. Each participant will bowl three games. 6. Awards will be presented to the top three males and top three females for high series and high game in each division. 7. Cost will be $20 per person, or $60 for a team of four. 8. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with the tournament starting at 12 noon. 9. Walk-ins will be accepted from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament, provided lanes are available. 10. Teams will be assigned starting lane number at time of check-in. 11. Any questions about the tournament should be directed to SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke (210) 413-3053 or District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 235-8014. Forms can be downloaded from www.spjst.org or mail team name (if applicable), name, lodge (if applicable), and address and $20 entry fee per bowler, or $60 per team, to: Chester Jenke 211 Cottonwood Lane Seguin, Texas 78155

Also, please specify age division: adult (ages 16 and over); youth pee wee (ages 6 to 12); or youth junior (ages 13 to 15). The deadline to pre-register is September 19. Make checks payable to SPJST District Seven. Fraternally, Chester Jenke, State FAC —SPJST—

Crowning Moment this Saturday in Temple

2008-2009 SPJST State King Gerard Marcaurele and State Duke Donovan Krpec, both of Lodge 30, Taiton, and State Queen Alexa Hubenak and State Duchess Lauren Traugott, both of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, will crown the 20092010 State Royalty this Saturday, August 1 at the Frank W. Mayborn Center in Temple. Royalty competition begins at 3 p.m.

SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 6 Cottonwood meets this Sunday

Dear Members, Lodge 6, Cottonwood will meet this Sunday, August 2 at 6 p.m. Please note the time of the meeting. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor reports on July meeting

Lodge 29, Taylor met on July 8, 2009. President Ronnie Rieger opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Officer roll call showed Tammy Whatley absent. The June meeting minutes were read and approved. Brother Ronnie gave the treasurer’s report. Sharon Kaderka reminded us again about the SPJST End-ofSummer Getaway in Corpus Christi. The District Seven Bowling Tournament will be September 26 in Seguin. All proceeds will benefit SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm. Cristy Girod gave the youth leader report. The youth held their meeting at Taylor Swimming Pool. Four youth club members will be attending District Two camp. District YAD is coming up soon, and one of Lodge 29’s youth members, Najett Mohad, is running for queen. Hailey Girod and Joseph Kaderka are new youth club members. Jesse Pospisil gave the property committee report. Plumbing, flooring, and Formica have been installed in the kitchen area.

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

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

Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

Dorothy Markert reported there were four tables of 42 domino players and one table of straight players at the senior citizens’ dominoes gathering. Connie Voigt reported there were 14 Bunco players. The next Bunco games are scheduled for July 16 at 6:30 p.m. Ronnie read the invitation Lodge 29 received for a family fun day that Lodge 48, Beyersville is hosting on August 23. The Elgin lodge is also invited. Ronnie asked Lodge 29 members to think about any sponsors they could acquire for the lodge’s barbecue cook-off on September 25 and 26 to help offset expenses and contribute to our fund-raising to continue making improvements to our 75-year-old building. Lodge 29 members celebrating birthdays in July are Elsie Flink, Norris Schroeder, Linda Pospisil, Evelyn Simcik, and Larry Hamann. Wayne and Connie Voigt celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in July. Door prizes were donated by Jesse and Linda Pospisil. Loretta and Edmond Tate will furnish them next month.

Next Meeting—August 12 The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting then adjourned. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

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Scenes from Lodge 15, Buckholts Historical Marker Dedication Sunday, July 19, 2009 • Lodge 15, Buckholts

LEFT PHOTO: Trenton Glaser plays “Taps” during the flag raising ceremony. Reverend Gary Kleypas, who gave the invocation, holds Trenton’s music. PHOTO 2: District Two youth flag bearers Colton Regan of Lodge 47, Seaton and Dustin Andel of Lodge 24, Cyclone. PHOTO 3: Frank Klinkovsky and Frank Tomascik unveil the marker. RIGHT PHOTO: Milam County Judge Frank Summers, left, speaks as Buckholts Mayor Hal Senkel looks on. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Jackie Thornton of Milam County Historical Commission praises the volunteers who worked to get the histori-

cal marker. BELOW PHOTOS 2 and 3: SPJST District Two Director Bobby Wuensche presents 50-year membership pins to Mary Chudej (standing in for Gladys Svetlik) and Anton Vrazel. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Virginia Williams, left, of Lodge 15 and Director Wuensche, second from left, present Lillie Zajicek and Joe Dean Zajicek an SPJST jacket in honor of Lillie’s late husband Joe who passed away in 2007. Joe was a longtime active member of Lodge 15 who contributed much to the lodge. Lillie and Joe Dean also presented $1,000 to Lodge 15 during the dedication.

LEFT PHOTO: Longtime member Hilda Burtis is recognized by District One Director Donnie Victorick, left, and Lodge 15 President Doug Williams. PHOTO 2: Mary Helen Rodriguez, left, and Debbie Rodriguez serve cake baked by Judy Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton. PHOTO 3: Lodge 15 President Doug Williams, left, visits with disc jockey Johnnie Martinez who provided music. RIGHT PHOTO: Guests prepare their plates. Refreshments include vegetables, fruits, meats, sandwiches, and kolaches

baked by Adeline Kohutek of Lodge 47, Seaton. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Virginia Williams, second from left, greets Bob Baylor, left, and Brandon and Beth Hall. BELOW PHOTO 2: La Verne Vanicek and Honorary District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, both of Lodge 47, Seaton. BELOW PHOTO 3: Bea Williams, center, visits with her parents Martha and Clem Tomek. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 15 President Doug Williams, left, and John Kuecker. Thanks to all who attended the event.

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Scenes from Lodge 15, Buckholts Historical Marker Dedication Sunday, July 19, 2009 • Lodge 15, Buckholts

LEFT PHOTO: Virginia Williams, left, and Lodge 15 Secretary Dorothy Tomascik award door prizes. PHOTO 2: Youth assist with the prize drawing. PHOTO 3: Frankie Bedrich and Dorothy Novosad look through the 36-page commemorative souvenir program featuring Lodge 15 history with past and present photos

compiled by the historical committee. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Enjoying the event are Frank Tomascik and Martha Glaser. PHOTO 2: Janet and Sandra Fronek and Jodie Koenig. PHOTO 3: Milam County Precinct 1 Commissioner George Tomek and Veronica Tomek. RIGHT PHOTO: Vince Reisner and Bennie Vybiral.

LEFT PHOTO: Joyce and E.J. Provasek. PHOTO 2: Honorary District Two Director Willie E. Kohutek and wife Adeline. PHOTO 3: District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky, center, visits with Martha and Milton Zavodny of Lodge 24, Cyclone. RIGHT PHOTO: Enjoying a polka dance at Lodge 15 are Larry and Dorothy Schulze and La Verne Vanicek and Frank Klinkovsky. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Left to right, District Two State Field Representative Hiram Dixon and fiance Beverly Buesch and Supreme Lodge President Brian Van-

Pictured is a dance ticket from July 31, 1965, when Kristi Werner met Joe Kopriva at Buckholts SPJST Hall. They were later married in October 1965. Joe and Kristi are pictured on page 1.

icek and wife Joan. BELOW PHOTO 2: Back to front are District One Director Donnie Victorick, Ruth Ann Wuensche and District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska and wife Dorothy, Colleen Jenke and State FAC Chester Jenke. BELOW PHOTO 3: Pictured are, clockwise from bottom left, Albina Vrazel, Debbie Godwin, Evelyn Hubnik, Alfred Vrazel, Albert Vrazel, Daniel and Linda Wilde, and Anton Vrazel. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Dancing fun! Tracy Allen, left, and Brandon Hall.

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Buckholts, a small farming community in northwestern Milam County, was established in 1881 on land donated by John A. Buckholts when the railroad came to the area. Immigrants settled here because of the farm land that produced cotton.1 The immigrants from Czechoslovakia arrived in Buckholts at the time the largest national fraternal benefit union for Czech immigrants was in the flux of change. The Cesco-Slovanska Podporujici Spolecnost had been organized in 1854 to serve the Czech immigrants with moral, spiritual, and economic well being. Another purpose was to foster and preserve the Czech language. In 1897, there were 27 CSPS lodges in Texas. In that same year, because of the national organization’s failure to listen to reform requests, the Texas Delegation seceded and gathered in La Grange to organize a new society. On July 1897, Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas (SPJST) was organized. It was a “society with a purpose.” The lodge meetings and activities made the members feel at home in this new country and provided them with insurance. They learned to apply the democratic processes in their meetings and conventions. “They became better citizens in their adopted homeland.”2

Overview SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts was originally formed with members from the Marak, Cameron, and Buckholts communities because Czech farmers saw the need of insurance for their families and believed the SPJST would give them the benefits of insurance plus the socials that are a heritage of the Czech people. The meeting places were rotated among the various communities. On October 17, 1907, the members voted to form a lodge, and Lodge 15 was permanently established in Buckholts, Texas. New lodges were given a charter and a name. SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts was named “Svornost Jihu” which translated is “Southern Unity.”3 This name was never used and to this day, a lot of members have no idea what it means, according to longtime member Hilda Burtis.4 Plans and construction for the first hall were drawn up in December 1907 by Josef Slovacek and local members. The building was dedicated on July 4, 1911. The build-

Second hall built in 1916.

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History of Lodge 15, Buckholts

ing was destroyed by a storm in 1915. The next (second) building was constructed immediately afterwards by Architect Josef Tydlacka from Temple, Texas. In March 1936, the second building was destroyed by fire. The fire was deliberately set by bank robbers in order to lure the townfolks to fight the fire while they robbed the bank in Buckholts. There was no fire department or running water so the only way they had to extinguish the fire was to put a barrel on a sled drawn by horses and the water was hand dipped out of a dirt pond.5 Elise Brady, who was born and raised in Buckholts, was in school the day of the fire. She says the children saw the fire, and all started running to see. The teachers kept calling them to come back, but that was one time they did not mind the teacher, and they all ended up at the fire.6 The members wasted no time in building another hall. Three months after the fire on June 7, 1936, the present octagonshaped building was built.7 The head carpenters on the building were Aley Horstman and Jeff Reeder. Frank Tomascik helped build the present building and remembers hauling in the lumber by wagon from the railroad depot. He also received 35 cents an hour for wages, which was above average at that time.8 Times have really changed since the building was built in 1936. In the beginning, there were no kitchen facilities, no inside bathrooms, no air conditioning, and only windows for ventilation. Benches lined the walls of the building inside where mothers and daughters would sit, and the boys had to ask to dance with them. Now, everyone sits at tables. The barbecue pits were holes in the ground with wire mesh over the meat and a hay pitchfork to turn the meat.9 Arches characterized the interior of the building, but were covered up when the ceiling was lowered, and air conditioning was installed. The organization has many loyal mem-

bers who have served in leadership roles. Patricia Kamenicky Hillman was elected president in 1967. She was the first female and the youngest president at that time. She received her 50-year pin in 1999. Charlsie Svetlik joined the lodge in 1947, served as sales representative, secretary for 40 years, and continues to be an active member. Mr. Joe Zajicek never missed a lodge meeting until his death in 2007, a few days short of his 100th birthday. The barbecue crew of Raymond Zajicek, Willie Orsag, Anton Svetlik, Henry Stalmach, J.D. Ruzicka, and Edward Svoboda served faithfully in that position from 1936 to 1986.10 To many people who are not members, Buckholts SPJST represents social functions. Dances, barbecues, receptions, fundraisers, commercial entertainment, and social clubs all continue to this day. Many famous bands, as well as local bands have played and still play here. The Vrazels managed the hall from 1957 to 1971.11 Radio station KTAE from Taylor used to broadcast live shows from the SPJST hall in the 1950s: Jimmy Heap, Hank Thompson, along with Bob Wills were on the show. Other famous names who played were Slim Whitman, Johnny Horton, Jim Reeves, Webb Pierce, Billy Walker, Kitty Wells, and Little Jimmy Dickens. Also, Vrazels’ Polka Band, Pearl Polka Masters, Majek’s, Joe Patek, Slim Haisler and His Playboys, Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra, Lee Ilse Orchestra, Jimmy Brosch, Sil Krenek, Frank Konvicka, Rudy Kurtz, Hi Toppers, Henry Brosch, Adolph Migl, West Melodians, Kaluza Polka Band, Fritz Hodde, Otis Beck, and The Best Yets, Ellinger Combo, Kocurek’s Rythm Tones, Blue Vest Polka Boys, The Combinations, The Rhine Steins, George Marchart, Henry Duloch, Sealy Playboys, Bob Haisler, Cloverleafs Orchestra, Emil Bartosh, Bill Henderson and The Sundowners, Jerry Haisler, The Moods, Country Expressions, Music Masters, plus many others.

Third and present hall built in 1936.

Significance The present SPJST location has had three structures; two of the three were destroyed by a storm and fire. After each disaster, a new hall was built almost immediately because of its significance and value to the community. The present building was built in 1936 and retains its original appeal. It always attracts attention and questions from passing motorists. It also brings a smile to folks who remember the happy events they attended there. The hall still retains its original hardwood floors, with a few patches here and there, but it is still one of the best dance floors in the country. The membership is very proud of its old building and continues to keep it in good repair for future generations to continue to enjoy. For over 100 years, the building has represented Czech heritage in the community. It has served its Czech population well, and it has reached out to the rest of the area as a place where all are welcome. A Texas Historical Marker is a very deserving tribute to this special place.

Documentation 1

Handbook of Texas Online, s.v., http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/BB/hlb58.html (accessed January 9, 2008).

SPJST Website, http://www.spjst.org/history.html (accessed December 8, 2007).

Nick Morris, A History of the SPJST A Texas Chronicle 1897 - 1980. (Temple: The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, 1984), pp. 173 - 175. Charlsie Svetlik, member of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts, contributed this information to the book.

4 Hilda Burtis (SPJST Member). (2007) Interview by Adeline Kohutek for preparation of this document.

John Stasa and Albina Stasa, The History of Buckholts (Unknown: May, 1952.)

Elise Brady (SPJST Member). (2007) Interview by Adeline Kohutek for preparation of this document.

Morris, pg. 174

Frank Tomascik (SPJST Member). (2007) Interview by Adeline Kohutek for preparation of this document. 8

Burtis

Tomascik

Geronimo Trevino, Dance Halls and Last Calls. (Plano: Republic of Texas Press, (2002) pp. 171 - 75

SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts (current).

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Lodge 38, Kovar to renovate hall

Lodge 38, Kovar held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 13, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall in Kovar. We meet every month on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. and encourage all members to attend. Renovation of the hall was the main topic of discussion. A new porch is the first priority. After that, new siding will be installed on the hall, with an effort made to keep it as close to the original as possible. Any members who would like to help with these projects are most welcome. Contact Johnnie Janak or Edwin Zimmerhanzel if you would like to volunteer your help. District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak was our guest at this meeting. We had some discussion on the special insurance offer for members ages 40 to 75. We wish to welcome new member Jeffrey S. Kubicek. We also welcome Sarah Reynolds and her son William, who transfered from another lodge. We are so pleased that the membership in our lodge is growing. Edwin Zimmerhanzel Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton reports on July activities

Dear Vestnik Readers, After a busy and hopefully relaxing Fourth of July weekend, 22 members of Lodge 47, Seaton attended the July 6, 2009, monthly meeting. Vice President Frank Klinkovsky called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The flags were presented by youth members Brandon Hoelscher and Brady Alexander. Members stood for a moment of silence for departed member Frank J. Zarosky and John G. Surovik. May these gentlemen rest in eternal peace. May God bless the families in the loss of their loved ones. Unable to attend the July meeting were President Edwin Pechal, board members James Skrabanek and Lucy Mihatsch and sales agent David Pechal. Our thoughts and prayers are with members Henry Janacek who broke his leg and also Junior Marek and Franklin Shenkir who are ill. May you all have a speedy recovery. Corrections to the June minutes included Andrew Brenek is a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, and Bradley Sutter is a graduate of Texas A & M. Again, we congratulate all our graduates. We are very pleased to have three new members, Rosemary Chudej, Charles Anglin, and Haley Honeycutt.

We welcome you to come and join us. Correspondence included a thank you note from the family of Harold Vanicek. What a great guy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our prayers go out to Doris and all the family. The Williamson County Go Texan Barbecue Cook-off will be held September 19. Entry forms and fees are due by September 14. Our lodge received an invitation to the celebration of Lodge 15, Buckholts’ 100th anniversary and historical marker dedication which will be held on July 19. Vice President Frank Klinkovsky and the lodge thank our own member, Adeline Kohutek, for all the hard work and dedication she has put into getting the marker for the Buckholts lodge. Adeline spoke on how much she has enjoyed working with the members and what an honor it has been for her over the last two years. She stated the Baptist church in Buckholts has asked her to help with getting a marker for their church. I must say, this is what you call true fraternalism—by putting heart and soul to help another lodge. Thank you, Adeline! Patsy Koslovsky read the unofficial board minutes. Treasurer Amanda Greger gave the treasurer’s report and a detailed report of the picnic. Thanks again to all members who helped to make the picnic a success. The board had tabled a matter regarding a donation to the District Two camp fund. This matter needed to be

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discussed at the mother lodge meeting. After discussion, the lodge voted to donate $500 toward the expense of camp lifeguards. I would like to personally thank the lodge for their most generous donation toward such a very important part of our camp in keeping our campers safe. Seaton is always very supportive of our youth. Thank you! Thank you! The annual barbecue cook-off will be held July 17 and 18. Everything is in order to make this a fun and entertaining cook-off. Workers are still needed to help Frankie and LaVerne run the hamburger stand. Lynette Talasek, Tammy Pechal, and Michelle Porubsky have volunteered. Also volunteering was one of our brand new members, Missy Wilson. Thanks to all of you and especially to Missy for joining right in. Vice President/FAC Frankie gave his report. District Two YAD will be held on July 26 in Cyclone and State YAD Saturday, August 1 at the Mayborn Center in Temple, There are a few members who will be attending the end-of-summer getaway in Corpus Christi August 7 to 9. Last year, everyone had such a great time. Thank you, SPJST, for having this family event. Frankie stated his fraternal report is ready to be turned in. Youth Leader Lynette Talasek gave the youth club report. The youth are looking forward to all the fun things planned this summer. Camp is just around the corner and almost all active

International Sports and Cultural Festival expresses appreciation

International Sports and Cultural Festival (American Sokol Slet) organizers Jerry Milan and Rome Milan, both of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth, visited the SPJST Supreme Lodge meeting on July 21 to present a token of appreciation for SPJST’s participation in the event held June 23 to 28 in Fort Worth. Pictured are, left to right, District Four Director Billy Rollwitz, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, Dis-

trict Two Director Bobby Wuensche, Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, Vice President Gene McBride, Chairman/District One Director Donnie Victorick, Jerry Milan, President Brian Vanicek, Rome Milan, Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, District Seven Director Bob Bayer, Vice Chairman/District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, and District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt.

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youth club members will be attending. Seaton chaperones will be Lynette Talasek, Tammy Pechal, Crystal Morris, Ginger Ringwald, Roy Ringwald, Rachel Baca, Joyce Kraatz, Elden Zavodny, and myself. The youth club will participate in the District Two Sea World trip on August 15. Deadline for discounted tickets is July 26. The youth have all been working hard on their YAD projects, talent and royalty. The next youth club meeting will be held on August 2 at 1 p.m. Woodrow Marek stated the next audit of all books will be held on July 10 at 7 p.m. The Marketing Committee will meet after the next lodge meeting to discuss the September fund-raiser and other issues. July birthday wishes go out to Crystal Morris, LaVerne Vanicek, Willie Kohutek, and Stephanie Sanders. May you all have a wonderful day. There were no July wedding anniversaries. Door prize winners were Calvin Skrabanek, Edwin Marek, and Michelle Porubsky. Royalty contestants Chris Zavodny and Kandace Stone recited their upcoming speeches. Best of luck to our royalty contestants, including Matthew Hoelscher. Our lodge wishes each of you participating in any aspect of YAD the best. We are so proud of all of you. Next Meeting—August 2 The next regular lodge meeting will be held on Sunday, August 2 at 2 p.m. We hope to see you soon at Star Hall! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville sets August, September activities

The July meeting of Lodge 48, Beyersville was held on Monday, July 13, 2009, at 5 p.m. The evening meal was provided by Margie, Alice B., and Juanette. These ladies brought fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, and iced tea. It was like being at grandma’s house. Due to a mix up, Alice W. and the Shillers also brought food so we had a great meal. Thanks

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to both of these groups for their willingness to serve. Brother Robert opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Don’t forget about our ladies’ Bunco. They meet on the second Tuesday at the lodge hall. They eat at 6:30 p.m. and begin play at 7 p.m. We are having a Family Fun Day on August 23. We hope to have this every year and to expand it by inviting other lodges each year. There will be a chart available at the next meeting to sign up to help. We will have a water slide for the kids and cards and dominoes for the adults. Please RSVP to Denisse W., Ruth W., Bonnie W., or Donna V. if you will be attending. We are grilling up hamburgers and hot dogs and will need a head count. We will start the day at 2 p.m. and eat around 5 p.m. The tickets are here for the annual fund-raiser. Please contact Bonnie if you have not gotten yours to sell. We are giving away a go-cart, barbecue grill, HD TV, a fishing trip for four, and and a trip for 10 to Marksville, Louisiana. We will also need tons of desserts. Please call Cindy Steffek to sign up.

Next Meeting—August 10 Our next meeting will be on Monday, August 10. This will be the last of our Monday meetings and will return to Sundays in September. Fraternally, Denisse Wuensche, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 54, West honors longtime members

President Wilburn Willis called the meeting to order on June 5, 2009, with 30 members and guests present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence and prayer was said for members who have passed away and their families. Members who were in the hospital were Joe Barton and Estelle Marak. Special guests were the 50-year and 75-year pin honorees and their families which included 50-year pin recipients Anthony Cepak, Frances Gerik, Pamela Gerik, Christine Grellhesl, Doris Hutyra, Jerry Kadlubar, Estelle Marek, Sherry Matusek Cockrell, Joe Soukup, Kenneth Taylor, and Shirley Willenborg and 75-year members George Mikeska and Margaret Sulak (recently deceased). Only Christine Grellhesl, Doris Hutyra, Sherry Cockrell, and Kenneth Taylor and their families were able to attend. Minutes from the March meeting were read by Secretary Jana Vaculik. There were no corrections or additions. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Freddie Kaluza. The motion was seconded by Richard Hlavenka. Motion passed. Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar presented her report. Terry Sefcik made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report; seconded by Janice Kaluza. Motion passed.

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FAC Secretary Jean Maler reported on the end-of-summer getaway event in Corpus Christi and Sokol Slet and sport exhibition in Fort Worth. A motion to accept the report was made by Mona Zahirniak; seconded by Marcela Vaculik. Motion passed. Jan Vaculik, Czech reporter, had nothing to report. Assistant Youth Leader Jana Vaculik gave a report on the District Three kraslice egg results. Justin Martin received an honorable mention; Brianna Hutyra received third place; and Riley Kaluza, Megan Darnell, and Andrew Darnell earned special recognition. A $100 donation was presented to Junior Historians sponsors Mary Ann Johnson, Krisann Price, and Jeanette Pavelka for their trip to the Czech Republic in 2010. President Wilburn Willis and Vice President Freddie Kaluza made the presentation. Under new business, at the September meeting, Christmas party plans will be finalized. Fifty-year membership pins were presented to Christine Grellhesl, Doris Hutyra, Sherry Cockrell, and Kenneth Taylor. Every Day Hero pins were also presented to members.

Next Meeting—September 11 Our next lodge meeting will be September 11 at 7 p.m. A motion was made by Terry Sefcik to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ann Hlavenka. Motion passed. Members enjoyed food and fellowship. Fraternally, Jana M. Vaculik, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland honors members this Saturday

This Saturday, August 1, 2009, Lodge 80, Holland will honor our 50year members at the lodge meeting. The members we plan to honor are Larry Gene Barabas, Brenda L. Boland, Betty L. Pausewang, and Terry Ann Fuchs. We hope these members can attend and let us thank you and recognize you for your membership in our Society and lodge. The meeting begins at 4 p.m. with the board of directors meeting at 3:30 p.m. We hope to see you there. Guests are welcome. Respectfully submitted, Risa Pajestka, FAC —SPJST—

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Lodge 84, Dallas sets August, September events

Dear Members, Please remember these important dates, and make an effort to attend:

Wednesday, August 5—Youth club’s annual spaghetti dinner and bingo; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 22—Annual Princess Ball with music provided by The Ennis Czech Boys. Sunday, September 13—Czechfest at Lodge 84. This is a fund-raiser, so be sure to bring lots of money to spend. More details as it gets closer! Respectfully, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston sets August 23 Blue Room party

Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 23, 2009, for our next Blue Room party at Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall in Houston, Texas, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and can be obtained at Lodge 88 office, located at 1435 Beall Street, or call Carolyn Pechacek (713) 8695767. Tickets are $17.50 per person. Music will be furnished by the Red Ravens, polka and variety. Please come and join the fun. Na shledanou, Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 92 Lodge 88, Houston Fort Worth youth excel at to host Miss Moo District Three YAD Barn Dance

Make plans to attend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ladies’ Go Texan Committee’s First Ever Miss Moo Barn Dance on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Lodge 88 is located at 1435 Beall in Houston, Texas 77008. The Telstars live band will play for the evening’s entertainment from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. The evening will also include live and silent auctions and a cash bar (beer, wine, BYOB). Tickets are on sale now for $15 per person (sorry, no refunds). Contact Linda Wehring (713) 864-2815 or email lgt.hlsr@yahoo.com; Elaine Chrisman (832) 326-1827; or Loretta Tomchesson (713) 861-1895. Submitted by, Linda Wehring Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—

Jackson Durham is District Three King and won first place in individual talent. Caroline Durham is District Three Duchess. She won first place in individual talent, second in group talent, and honorable mention in food. Alexa Hubenak received second places in photography and food, third in constructed items, and honorable mentions in handicraft and hobby kits. Lauren Traugott received first place in food and honorable mention in individual talent and handicraft. Brooke Hood received honorable mention in individual talent and food.

Charity Dance—November 15 The members voted to have our usual annual charity dance on Sunday, November 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. It was also decided to have country/western bands for the third Friday of each month starting in 2010.

Funny Hat Dance—August 16 Some Dallas folks are challenging us to have a successful funny hat contest dance on Sunday, August 16. I understand that they had a great turnout of funny hat dancers recently. Music will be by the Fritz Hodde Band of Hutto. Next Meeting—August 9 Our next lodge meeting is Sunday

August 9. Charles and Ann Schneider have graciously volunteered to provide the meal on that date. Members are asked to bring desserts. Al Kercho —SPJST—

Lodge 141, Sealy reserves float for county fair parade

The July 14, 2009, meeting of Lodge 141, Sealy was called to order by Vice President Bennie Stolarski. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call of officers. Officers were present with the exception of President Leo Dziadek who was excused due to illness. Vice President Bennie welcomed our guests, State FAC Chester Jenke and wife Colleen. The minutes for June were read and approved, followed by the treasurer’s report and highlights of the State FAC newsletter. The SPJST float has been booked for Thursday, October 8 for the Austin County Fair parade, and the mid-year report has been sent in. State FAC Chester Jenke spoke about the Corpus Christi end-of-summer getaway and SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm. He also had a list of RVOS agents (within a 25-mile radius) that we might want to contact about becoming SPJST agents. We wish to thank Chester for bringing door prizes. With no other business to discuss, Edith Karas made the motion to adjourn with a second by Melissa Schram. Fraternally, Bernice Stolarski, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 142 Houston meets August 16

Due to a conflict on the regularly scheduled meeting date, the next Lodge 142, Houston meeting will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th in Houston, Texas. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 179 Warrenton welcomes guests

Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Carmine Lions Club Building. There were 12 members and two guests present. Guests included District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak and Ledel Renck. We were glad to have them with us. President Orville Kunkel called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Alle-

Lodge 39, Bryan member receives awards

Victoria Kathleen Henderson, daughter of Carl and Alicia Henderson, all of Lodge 39, Bryan, graduated from Marshall High School in Marshall, Texas, on June 5, 2009. She received the following awards: honor graduate, Texas Scholars, National Honor Society, Distinguished Achievement Program Candidate, and more than $18,000 in scholarships. She will attend North Texas University in Denton, Texas, in the fall majoring in history and already has a minor in Spanish. After her first semester of math, she will be classified as a sophomore. She plans to be a high school history teacher. “We’re so proud of you.” —Your family and Lodge 39 members —Submitted by her grandmother Darleen Henderson

Editor’s Note: Victoria’s award information was inadvertently left out of last week’s Vestnik. Our apologies to Victoria and her family.

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SP JS T S tate R oyal ty Co nte stants JACKSON DURHAM DISTRICT THREE KING

GENA WEEKS

DISTRICT THREE QUEEN

Jackson is a member of Lodge 92, Fort Worth and the son of Jon and Danelle Durham. He is a sophomore at Richland High School. Jackson’s future plan is to continue sports in college and graduate with a business degree. His goal is to carry on the traditions and cultural traits of his grandmother Martha Hubenak Durham. Jackson’s duke is Brandon Droste, son of Tom and Allis Droste. Brandon is a member of Lodge 25, Ennis.

Gena is a member of Lodge 183, Arlington and the daughter of Tom and Kay Weeks. She is a sophomore at Martin High School. Gena’s future plan is to attend college to become a teacher. Her goal is to carry on SPJST and youth club traditions and mentor youth. Gena’s duchess is Caroline Durham, daughter of Jon and Danele Durham. Caroline is a member of Lodge 92, Fort Worth.

REED WILLIAMS

CHRISTINE BROOKS

DISTRICT FOUR KING

Reed is a member of Lodge 215, South Plains and the son of Keith and Janeece Williams. He is a senior at Post High School. Reed’s future plan is to attend West Texas A&M and major in agriculture. His goal is to encourage young members to stay active in the SPJST Youth Program because of the many benefits. Reed’s duke is Cutter Starr, son of Paul and Danielle Starr. Cutter is a member of Lodge 229, Abilene.

DOUGLAS COLEMAN DISTRICT FIVE KING

Douglas is a member of Lodge 88, Houston and the son of J.R. and Karole Coleman. He is a junior at Klein High School. Douglas’ future plan is to attend LSU and major in journalism. His goal is to be an example of fraternalism in action for the community. Douglas’ duke is Zachary Collins, son of Mike and Lynn Collins. Zachary is a member of Lodge 162, Iowa Colony.

DISTRICT FOUR QUEEN

Christine is a member of Lodge 229, Abilene and the daughter of Tammy L. Copeland and Bernardo Brooks. She is a sophomore at Hawley High School. Christine’s future plan is to attend Texas A&M University and become a veterinarian. Her goal is to grow in character and learn to help people. Christine’s duchess is Jordan Taylor, daughter of Teri and Chad Taylor. Jordan is also a member of Lodge 229.

JODI MALOVETS

DISTRICT FIVE QUEEN

Jodi is a member of Lodge 162, Iowa Colony and the daughter of Rickey and Jennifer Malovets. She is a senior at Angleton High School. Jodi’s future plan is to pursue a career in child psychology. Her goal is to become a youth leader. Jodi’s duchess is her sister Jaci Malovets. Jaci is also a member of Lodge 162.

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JONATHAN VAHALIK DISTRICT SIX KING

Jonathan is a member of Lodge 4, Hallettsville and the son of Philip and Annie Vahalik. He is a freshman at Memorial High School. Jonathan’s future plan is to play football and major in coaching or sports medicine. His goal is to help keep the youth club active, continue family traditions, and earn a scholarship. Jonathan’s duke is Luc Marcaurele, son of David and Yvonne Marcaurele. Luc is a member of Lodge 30, Taiton.

LANE HOGGARD

DISTRICT SEVEN KING

Lane is a member of Lodge 202, Jourdanton and the son of Mike Hoggard and Sandra Hoggard. He is a freshman at Churchill High School. Lane’s future plan is to play soccer in college while obtaining his degree. His goal is to promote Czech heritage and SPJST products and services. Lane’s duke is Ryan Henke, son of Doug and Natalie Henke. Ryan is a member of Lodge 202, Jourdanton.

JESSICA FUCIK

DISTRICT SIX QUEEN

Jessica is a member of Lodge 30, Taiton and the daughter of David and Nancy Fucik. She is a sophomore at El Campo High School. Jessica’s future plan is to attend Wharton County Junior College and major in dental hygiene. Her goal is to increase youth club membership and participation. Jessica’s duchess is Myranda Zielonka, daughter of Chris Zielonka and Cheryl Nelson. Myranda is a member of Lodge 148, El Maton.

SHELBY HOWARD

DISTRICT SEVEN QUEEN

Shelby is a member of Lodge 185, New Braunfels and the daughter of Donnie and April Howard. She is a sophomore at Canyon High School. Shelby’s future plan is to attend college and study law. Her goal is to become a good leader and set good examples for youth. Shelby’s duchess is Emily Hancock, daughter of Wade Hancock and Lisa Hancock. Emily is also a member of Lodge 185.

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giance followed. Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer’s report, followed by Secretary Ricky Weyand reading the minutes from the previous meeting. Both reports were accepted as read. FAC Joan Goehring read an article about advice from an old farmer and correspondence from the SPJST Home Office. Birthdays for July included Virginia Thompson - July 11. Anniversaries included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Orsak - 20 years on July 28. Congratulations! District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak gave a brief report on sales in our district. Associate Sales Agent Ricky Weyand gave a brief report on sales for the lodge. A meal of hot dogs was cooked and donated by Ora Lee Levien, along with many side dishes and desserts, was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baack donated the drinks.

Next Meeting—August 13 Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 13 at 7 p.m. at the Carmine Lions Club Building. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Goehring will bring fried chicken. Members are asked to

bring a side dish or dessert, and a friend or another member. Bingo was enjoyed by all. There being no other business, the meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton plans Grandparentsʼ Day outing

Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, July 12, 2009, following District Seven YAD at the Poteet VFW Hall in Poteet. President Lloyd House presided. Congratulations to the youth club members who will be competing at State YAD: Travis Barta, Lane Hoggard, Michelle House, Miranda Wiederhold, Sammy Hoggard, Liliana Wiederhold, Angel Valdez, Isabella Wiederhold, Samara Valdez, Amanda

Hoggard, and Kelly House. Youth club members are encouraged to ride on the SPJST Float at the Jourdanton Centennial Parade in Jourdanton on September 12. The lodge will provide hot dogs and trimmings for a Grandparents’ Day outing on Sunday, September 13 at 1 p.m. at the same pavilion that was used last year. It is located on the east side of the Highway 97 Atascosa River bridge. Members are asked to bring side dishes, fishing poles, and games. Lodge 202 will pay the registration fees for its teams competing at the District Seven Bowling Tournament in Seguin on September 26. Celebrating birthdays in July are Valerie Barta and Michelle House. Joan and Erich Wiederhold are celebrating their 19th anniversary. A sympathy card was signed for the Emma Vrana Marshall family. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 246 Morganʼs Point meets August 3

The next meeting of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point will be held on Monday, August 3, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, located at 2610 General Bruce Drive in Temple. Wayne will serve his famous Trash Can Plates/Cups. Fraternally, Marissa Salinas, Reporter —SPJST—

Fort Worth Friendship Club

The Friendship Club met on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Golden Corral for our annual dining out social. Thirty-four members attended and enjoyed all the wonderful food which they did not have to prepare. President Mary Ann Krivanek

Lodge 54, West Recognizes Members Submitted by Jana M. Vaculik, Secretary

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Christine Grellhesl receives her 50-year pin from Lodge 54 President Wilburn Willis. PHOTO 2: Doris Hutyra is presented her 50-year pin by President Willis. PHOTO 3: Kenneth Taylor receives his pin from President Willis. RIGHT PHOTO: President Willis presents a 50-year pin to Sherry Cockrell. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: President Willis, second from left, and Vice President Freddie Kaluza, right, congratulate

50-year members, Kenneth Taylor, far left, Doris Hutyra, third from left, Christine Grellhesl, third from right, and Sherry Cockrell. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 54, West presented a $100 donation to the West Junior Historians for their 2010 trip to Germany and the Czech Republic. Pictured are, left to right, Lodge 54 President Willis, Jeanette Pavelka, Mary Ann Johnson, Krisann Price, and Lodge 54 Vice President Kaluza.

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called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone, and all recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to our member Rosie Steinman and family on the loss of her son Donald Steinman on June 29. Donald was a wonderful son to Rosie, and he will be missed by all his family. President Mary Ann reminded everyone that August is a designated month in which we bring food items for St. Thomas Food Bank. All food banks are in need during these difficult times, so we hope everyone will be as generous as possible. Lydia Alholm showed our ad in the 22nd American Sokol Slet/International Sport and Cultural Festival program book. She and Rose Ann Spann gave a brief review of the week’s activities, and Lydia reported that 12 of our members served as volunteers at which time we all wore yellow teeshirts with “volunteer” printed on the back and the festival emblem on the front. Everyone enjoyed visiting with folks from all over the United States and other countries, especially the Czech Republic. Below are excerpts from the Sokol St. Louis newsletter written by Carla Strnad. Sokol slets have always impressed me with all the energy, enthusiasm, commitment, effort, and tradition that each unit brings with them. The parade held one morning through the streets of downtown Fort Worth was great fun. People from shops, offices, and cafes (even construction workers) were curious about these happy, lively people in red, white, and blue! We were given yellow bubble necklaces with “Sokol”

printed on them, and blew bubbles and sang Czech songs to keep things lively. We ended up at the convention center where there was a brief welcome program from a Fort Worth representative, a “Czech” welcome to our many travelers from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and Larry Laznovsky, President of Sokol. (Editor’s Note: Larry Laznovsky, member of SPJST Lodge 135, Ennis, is president of the American Sokol Organization, headquartered in Oakbrook, Illinois.)

The Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra impressively played our marching music and anthems which really added a special touch. I am always so proud (and emotional) to be part of the grand march. Everyone walks with such enthusiasm and deep respect for everything Sokol represents, not only for ourselves, but for many of us our loyal ancestors. The slet program showcased the excellent efforts of young and old, with traditional and contemporary calisthenic routines, district tug-of-war, lively folk dancing, two couples doing acrobatic dancing. The finale had about 1,000 of us out on the floor with our red and blue teeshirts! News Anna Johnson is looking forward to the Johnson family reunion to be held at her cousin’s home in Southlake. Don’t you know there will be a lot of visiting. It was nice to visit with Maggie Grmela and Clarice Snokhous of West at Maggie’s booth in the exhibit hall, and I even bought some CDs. I always

Lodge 154, Fort Worth members enjoy Sokol Slet

Enjoying the International Sports and Cultural Festival at the Fort Worth Convention Center on June 26 are, left to right, Carrie Milan, her daughter Marilyn Milan Seay, and Marilyn’s husband Joe.

enjoy listening to polkas and waltzes when driving down the road. While in the exhibit hall, I also stopped by the SPJST booth and added my artistic touch to “The Fine Art of Fraternalism” project. It was pretty full by this time, but I did find a small place to add my art work. From viewing these two panels, one could tell the project went over real well. I enjoyed all the photos in last week’s Věstník. Congratulations go out to my niece Jessica Kosarek who will graduate in August from the University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor of science degree in biology. My family was saddened by the passing of our Aunt Ann Patril on June 16. She lived in Corsicana except for the last few years when she lived at St. Joseph’s Retirement Village in Coppell. She was the last known Patril, my mother’s family name, and with her passing, the name also died. I missed being with everyone at the dining out social in July and look forward to seeing you at the next meeting on August 5 at the St. Thomas Parish Hall. Don’t forget to bring food items for the St. Thomas Food Bank and your luncheon dish to share. See you there. Stay cool! So until, keep smiling, Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—

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compete in dance, vocal, instrumentals and dramatics. The Ceska Beseda dance will be performed prior to the beginning of the talent competition. Scholarships totaling almost $10,000 will be presented to SPJST youth members during the day. Videos of this year’s State Youth Achievement Day featuring the talent performances, royalty speeches, and award ceremony will be available. Silent Auction to Benefit Scholarship Fund and ENC This year’s food category is candy. Following judging, the candy will be sold in a silent auction to the highest bidders. All proceeds will go to the SPJST Scholarship Fund and the Education and Nature Center. Last year, through silent auctions at District YADs and State YAD, almost $2,000 was raised and donated to the Scholarship Fund and ENC. 2009-2010 State King and Queen to be crowned The state royalty competition will conclude the day. 2008-2009 SPJST State King Gerard Marcaurele and State Duke Donovan Krpec, both of Lodge 30, Taiton, and State Queen Alexa Hubenak and State Duchess Lauren Traugott, both of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, will preside over the 2009 SPJST State Royalty Competition which begins at 3 p.m. First place king and queen winners from the seven SPJST districts across the state of Texas will compete for scholarships

Lodge 177, Academy gives to Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA

SPJST Lodge 177, Academy recently donated $1,000 to Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA (CourtAppointed Special Advocates). Secretary-Reporter Joanne Hutka, right, presents a check to Bonita Hancock, Coryell CASA Executive Director.

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and the titles of 2009-2010 SPJST State King and State Queen. The king and queen are selected on the basis of a three-minute speech during which they are scored on content, delivery and overall poise. They are also scored on a personal interview with judges prior to the onstage speech presentation. King and queen candidates are high school-aged SPJST youth club members.

The 2009-2010 State King and Queen will represent SPJST at events across Texas. They will also each receive $1,500 scholarships. For more information about State Youth Achievement Day, please call State Youth Director John Hoelscher (800) 727-7578 or (254) 534-0681. Information about the SPJST Youth Program is available at www.spjst.org. —SPJST—

White Shirts

by d.knape of Lodge 187, Round Rock

For 30 years I went to work everyday, a clean white shirt Ten white shirts were what I owned starched so crisp they stood alone

Dipped in Faultless by the piece ironed faultlessly without a crease White shirts were the uniform in bygone days they were the norm On summer days without A/C white shirts prevailed, 100 degrees Long-sleeved and buttoned to the cuff they chafed and chapped, the skin

wore off

Still, they were the common dress for anything from births to deaths and mine remain, I still revert the style has changed, just can’t convert

for those white shirts are souvenirs reminding me of younger years too many years to change my quirks I still wear . . . those darn white shirts! —SPJST—

In Memoriam

Expression of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth, on behalf of our membership and officers, wish to express our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of our dearly loved brother, DONALD DWIGHT STEINMAN, JR. age 63, who peacefully ascended to his heavenly reward after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 29, 2009. He was surrounded by his family. Celebration of life was at 9:30 a.m. on Friday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Donald Steinman Rosary was held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2 at Mount Olivet, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Donald was born August 3, 1945, in Fort Worth to Rose Milan and Donald Dwight Steinman, Sr. Following graduation from Boswell High School in 1964, he served in the Air Force as a medic at Carswell Air Force Base

Hospital. Don worked at General Dynamics, where he met and married the love of his life, Bonnie Ulsh, in 1967. Beginning a 35-plus-year career with Toyota in 1970, Don retired in 2006 and filled his life with family, friends, traveling and gardening. Don was a lifetime member of SPJST Lodge 154 and Sokol Fort Worth. Don was preceded in death by his father Donald Dwight Steinman, Sr.; brother Roy Milan Steinman; and sister Teresa Marie Steinman. Survivors include wife Bonnie Ulsh Steinman; son Trey Steinman; daughter Amy Bell and husband, Rob; grandchildren Jacob Cole Steinman, Kaleigh Rose Bell, and Kassie Mae Bell; mother Rose Milan Steinman; sisters Donna Rose Parker, Susan Peaton, Mary Steinman, Vicki Hix and Lori Pace; brother Jody Steinman; sister-in-law Pam Henrichsen; many other relatives; and a host of friends and co-workers. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. He will be forever in our hearts and cherished memories. Resolution Committee Anna Johnson Carrie Milan Rose Steinman —SPJST—

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Reunions

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

Provazek-Tobola Christen-Svetlik families

The Provazek-Tobola-ChristenSvetlik reunion has been set for Saturday, August 8, 2009, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Shiner, Texas, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $6 per adult and $3 for children ages six to 12 years. We will have a family community meal, polka dancing contest, and games for all ages. New this year is a pie baking contest—bring your favorite pie. We ask that you bring a dessert and item(s) for our silent fund-raising auction. For more information, call Krystle Michna (361) 596-4866, Cheryl Pilat (361) 596-4847, or Preston Koncaba (361) 772-4097. We hope to see everyone there! Preston Koncaba Lodge 184, Moulton —SPJST—

Marek - Supak Haisler families

The 44th annual Marek-SupakHaisler reunion will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2009, at the Cooks Point Community Center. The center is located in the Cooks Point community, which is 6.2 miles northeast of Caldwell. Take Highway 21 East to FM 1362; take a right, and the center is on the right. Registration begins any time after 11 a.m. This year, hosts are the families of Martha Fick and Emil Marek. A covered dish lunch will be shared and served between 12 and 12:30 p.m. After lunch, the family meeting will be held, followed by a drawing for a lot of door prizes. Each family is asked to bring a meat, vegetable and dessert dish for their family. Bread, beverages, paper-

ware, and utensils will be provided. Please also bring one gift per family for door prize drawings. If you like, bring pictures, memorabilia or any articles of interest you would like to display. Please contact all members of your family and encourage them to attend. Come and join us as we renew our family ties. For more information, contact secretary Susan Tolbert (979) 272-8231. Submitted by, Bonnie Walker Lodge 9, Snook —SPJST—

Dickson School

The eighth Dickson School reunion will be held Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Moulton Community Center in Moulton, Texas. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. Please bring a basket lunch to share. Coffee, tea, paper plates, and utensils will be furnished. For questions or comments, please contact Joe and Georgia (Sralla) Henderson (361) 771-3698. Submitted by, Georgie Sralla Henderson Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST— August 1 Descendants of John and Frances Dusek Shenkir—at Seaton Community Center in Seaton, Texas. For information, call Ann (817) 276-0363 or email ajnotxe@sbcglobal.net; Ruth (817) 275-3072 or email czechrk@att.net; or Norma (254) 6423387 or e-mail Normagrand11@aol.com. Submitted by, Ruth (Shenkir) Keith.

August 2 John and Eva Dujka Mogonye family—at St. Peterʼs Lutheran Church, 401 East Eighth Street, Elgin Texas. For information, contact Janelle Mogonye (512) 285-3972; or email jmogonye608@aol.com. Submitted by, Janelle Mogonye/Lodge 18, Elgin.

August 9 Hubenak family—at El Campo Civic Center, 2450 North Mechanic (Highway 71), El Campo, Texas. RSVP by no later than August 1 to EJ and Gladys Hubenak, 7 South Erik, Angleton, Texas 77515; (979) 849-4751; or via email eghube@cmaaccess.com. Submitted by, Annie Hubenak, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. —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

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club meets August 2 in Belton

Dear Readers, The last meeting of the Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club was held on July 1, 2009, at 6 p.m. at Flag Hall. At the meeting, we welcomed our new member, Lawrence Stock, to the club. He is Landon Stock’s brother. We also recognized Michael Hoelscher, Macey Malcik, and Meghan Malcik for having perfect attendance to the meetings for the past year. Congratulations! To raise money for the District Two’s Sea World trip in August, the youth club agreed to sell snacks at District Two Youth Achievement Day at Flag Hall on July 26. We will need youth members and parents to help with sales! Congratulations to SPJST for reaching its 112th birthday on July 1. To celebrate, our club enjoyed a party of hot dogs, cake and ice cream after the meeting.

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

Next Meeting—August 2 Our next meeting will take place on August 2 at the Belton RV park (party room and pool) at 2 p.m. Bring your friends and enjoy the pool! Fraternally, Stephanie Vanicek —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone youth rides ENC motorboats

Dear Readers, From July 12 to 15, I attended District Two Camp in Brownwood, Texas. This was my second time to be an LIT at camp, and I enjoyed working with the younger children as well as my peers. The main emphasis at our camp this year was the nearby lake. Campers were able to swim, canoe, and—my personal favorite—ride tubes pulled by the SPJST ENC’s new motorboats.

At the camp, we also enjoyed the pool, crafts, horseshoes, slip and slide, rifle range, night hike, and dancing. We even took a field trip to a nearby park and Brownwood country club pool. Although we had a smaller group than usual, I really enjoyed this year’s camp and look forward to the next one. I would like to thank all the helpful people who planned, organized, chaperoned, and cooked at camp! Fraternally, Sam Vanicek —SPJST—

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje Youth Club elects officers

The July 12, 2009, meeting of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club was held at Hillje Hall. At this month’s meeting, the youth club talked about many things such at District Six YAD in Taiton on July 19, District Six camp, and Vestnik projects. Mrs. Bubela, District Six Youth Counselor, also attended the meeting. We elected new officers for 2009: President Zakary Smith Vice President Jecenia Guevara Secretary Ashley Garza Treasurer Jack Smith Reporter Craig Cerny Sergeant-at-Arms Colby Cerny Assistant Secretary Nichole Laitkep Assistant Treasurer Cynthia Garcia

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Flag Bearer Zakary Laitkep

DYC Bubela conducted the installation of officers. We also made tissue paper butterflies after the meeting.

Next Meeting—August 16 The next meeting will be on August 16 at 1 p.m. I hope to see you there. Fraternally, Ardis Bacak, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth: great camp

Camp this year was great. It was a lot of fun especially being a first time LIT. We enjoyed tubing on the lake, crafts, and the night hike. Thanks, Patsy, for another great camp! Chris Zavodny —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville youth: family fun day August 23

Dear Members, I want to let you know about the family fun day that is being held on Saturday, August 23 at our lodge. It will start at 2 p.m. The mother lodge is providing a water slide for the kids. They are also grilling hamburgers and

Lodge 25, Ennis youth vacations in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Dear Vestnik Readers, I have been having a lot of fun recently. We just got home from Hot Springs, Arkansas. We did many fun things there. We played miniature golf. The mini golf was fun. There were 18 holes. We golfed on a pirate

ship. It was actually floating in water! We went digging for diamonds and crystals. It was hotter than ever. The heat index was 106 degrees. We didn’t find any diamonds, but the crystals were a different story. I found over 60 crystals!

We stayed at Holiday Inn. We swam in an indoor swimming pool. We went to a bath house museum. It cost $6 million to remodel it. At the museum, Misty and I became Junior Park Rangers. We had to answer questions about the bath houses.

My sister is officially a youth club member now. She can now sign in as a member. Stay cool! Finally 9, April Dvorak —SPJST—

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hot dogs. They just need to know if you are coming. Please call Ruth Wuensche (512) 352-3013 if you are going to attend. The adults are also invited. They will be playing cards and dominoes inside where it’s cool. I think it’s going to be fun so I hope to see you there. Kayla Wuensche —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club readies for August 5 spaghetti dinner

Dear Readers, We have had a busy summer. We have been practicing our group talent and getting ready for State YAD . . . but we finally took a break. We had our youth meeting and social on Friday, July 17, 2009, at my granny’s house (Vicki Sims) where we had hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch, and we celebrated our birthdays for the month of July so happy birthday, Desiree and Aunt Bessie. We discussed our spaghetti dinner and bingo which will be held August 5 and our annual Princess Ball which will be on August 22. I hope everyone can come. Thank you to Richard Andreason for donating the food from Rudolph’s Meat Market. Jason Sims, Vice President —SPJST—

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Lodge 25, Ennis youth: exciting, fun summer

hope we can do that again. Thanks to Chris, who was one of the wrestlers, and a friend for getting everything together for us. Next, I have camp. It will be my first time going so I am really excited. Bye, until next time, Hanna Slovak —SPJST—

Hello, Readers! How is your summer going? Mine is so much fun. The week after we got out of school, my Memaw took us all to Turner Falls, Oklahoma. The water was freezing, but we swam in it anyway. At YAD, I had fun, too, My group talent didn’t do that good, I think because no one could hear us. My proj-

ects didn’t win first place but I still get to go to State YAD with my sister. This last weekend, our youth club had an awesome fund-raiser. We had a wrestling match at our hall. It was so much fun. But I was scared someone was going to get hurt. My sister and I got all 10 of the wrestlers’ autographs and a few pictures with them, too. I

Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club sets spaghetti dinner

Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 107 Youth Club Floresville youth meets at camp receives awards

Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club had its meeting on Friday, July 17, 2009, at Gene and Vicki Sims’ house. After the meeting, we ate hamburgers and hot dogs and swam in the pool. It was a very fun day, and I hope we can have a meeting at their house again soon. Thank you to the Sims family for the great day. Everyone needs to mark their calendars for the youth club fund-raiser on Wednesday, August 5 at the lodge. The bake sale starts at 6 p.m. with the spaghetti dinner and bingo to follow. Please plan to support the youth club with this event. Fraternally, Melinda McClellan —SPJST—

Dear Members, The July meeting of Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club was held while we attended camp at the SPJST ENC July 10 to 12, 2009. We had a lot of fun, especially at the lake. State YAD is almost here — Saturday, August 1. Good luck to all those participating.

Next Meeting—August 23 Our next meeting is scheduled for August 23. Keep checking the Vestnik for further updates and upcoming events. Fraternally, Jessica Schoen, age 8 Reporter —SPJST—

Dear Vestnik Readers, My summer has been anything but boring! I passed kindergarten and now will be going to first grade at Floresville Primary. I had perfect attendance and citizenship! I had my Hermann Sons dance recital in May and received a perfect attendance trophy. In karate, I received an academic merit award for having all checks and check pluses for school. All the karate kids who received the merit award were invited to go on stage in front of hundreds of people. It was cool! I just

Scenes from Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Meeting, Swim Social

Friday, July 17, 2009 • Sims’ Home in Dallas, Texas • Submitted by Jason Sims, Vice President

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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club members enjoy swimming social

Friday, July 17, 2009 • Gene and Vicki Sims’ Home in Dallas • Submitted by Melinda McClellan

recently had my green belt retired and ranked up to blue belt. We held our June youth club meeting and talked about where we wanted to go on our outing. We voted to go to Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels and have a picnic lunch. We also talked about District YAD, LIT camp, and regular camp. Fraternally, Brooke Henke —SPJST—

Lodge 107 Floresville youth attends HS camp

Dear Vestnik Readers, I hope everyone is keeping cool. I have had an awesome summer even though it has been hot. I ended my third grade year with perfect attendance and all As as well as numerous other awards. I attended my first Hermann Sons camp in Comfort, Texas. I was so excited because I was able to pick the activities I wanted. I chose flag football, rocketry, archery, riflery, tennis, and swimming. I learned so much.

When I go back to camp next year, I will get a bigger rocket to build. We could launch our rockets, but I decided not to because I wanted to show my dad. We went to a dance over at the girls’ camp. We had to hike through the woods to get there. Yes, the camp counselors went with us! At the end of camp, we each received a bead to put on our necklace and every year we go back, we add another bead. The theme for the week I was there was “Wild, Wild West.” I cannot wait to go back! We spent a week at Medina Lake. My sister and I talked our mom into going with us in the paddle boat. We went all the way around the cove which is not that small. I packed an ice

chest with drinks and snacks. Had a blast! We went fishing off of a friend’s dock and caught about 15 pan size perch. That was so awesome! My mom was catching minnows for us to use as bait. We caught a couple of bass, but they were too small. I can’t wait until we go to Schlitterbahn as our youth club outing. Respectfully, Ryan Henke, age 9 —SPJST—

Scenes from Lodge 215, South Plains Youth Club

LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to Lodge 215, South Plains Youth Club Perfect Attendance award recipients. They are, left to right, Reed Williams, Audree Williams, Kaycee Lehmann, and Carson Lehmann. CENTER PHOTO: Audree Williams displays her first place Flag Day

essay contest award. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 215 youth, left to right, Carson Lehmann, Kaycee Lehmann, Reed Williams, Addee Williams, and Audree Williams work on the youth club poster and scrapbook for Youth Achievement Day.

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Czech Heritage Museum, Temple needs volunteers

The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located at Third and French in Temple, is looking for volunteers with various skills and all skill levels. Recently, the museum completed the renovation of the historic Northside Business Center to be used as the museum and research library. The move process has begun, and we need help. Carpenters and wannabe carpenters are needed right away to help build display sets and refurbish the display cases. Books and artifacts need to be catalogued and shelved, and artifacts need to be researched, cleaned and prepared for display. In addition to preparing displays, some light landscaping needs to be done, and we need some experienced retailers to help establish the gift shop. Other needs are for painting, cleaning, decorating, clerical, etc. Normally, the building is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and we will maintain these hours until the museum opening, but the staff is very flexible and is willing to open whenever volunteers are willing to help. In addition to these volunteer jobs, we are searching for a person to help establish an auxiliary for the museum, Czech Feszt volunteers, and possible new board members. For more information, please call Sandi Wicker at (254) 899-2935. —SPJST—

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Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas

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Ellis County CHS hosts night under the stars

The Ellis County Czech Heritage Society, Ennis Chapter would like to thank all who attended our “Night Under the Stars” on Monday, July 13, 2009, at the Lakeview Marina on Bardwell Lake. We also wish to extend a big thank you to Vic and Sandy Pochobradsky, owners of the marina, for extending us an invitation to use their terrace for a rather unique endeavor. For the enjoyment of our members, and friends, we have been showing Czech movies at our Ennis Public Library for over a year now, but due to some renovation being done at the library presently, we were invited by Vic and Sandy to use their grounds at the marina, and so with the sponsorship of the Ennis Art’s Commission and the coverage of this new event in the Ennis Daily News, our “Night Under the Stars” was a great success. We invited everyone to join us, to

bring their chairs, bottled water, and bug spray, and at about 8:30 p.m., we all settled back and enjoyed the Czech movie “A Night at Karlstejn Castle.” The musical-comedy proved to be very entertaining and the plot revolved around Charles IV, a Czech king who built Karlstejn Castle to house the Crown Jewels and as a place for peaceful contemplation for men only. His new young wife upon hearing this resolves to sneak in for a night and also at the same time, a country girl needs to prove that she, too, can spend a night at the castle in order to get her fiance’s father to agree to their marriage. Needless to say, the plot thickened and at times those present just had to laugh out loud. We do appreciate Vic and Sandy Pochobradsky allowing us the use of their grounds, and it was voted in after the movie that we do this again as with the evening breeze, the stars overhead and the entertaining film, it was a perfect way to spend an evening. Elaine Gallagher, Reporter Ellis County CHS —SPJST—

Czech Movie Night in Ellis County

Ellis County Czech Heritage Society, Ennis Chapter sponsored “Night Under the Stars” on July 14 at Lakeview Marina on Bardwell Lake. The Czech movie “A Night at Karlstjn Castle” was shown.

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TCHCC Library Museum grand opening set for October 10

TCHCC, La Grange will hold a ribbon cutting on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at 300 West Fairgrounds Road (located immediately at the entrance to the Fayette County Fairgrounds on Highway 77 North, one-quarter mile north of intersection of Highway 77 and the Highway 71 Bypass). The day will include a tour of all facilities, food, and music on the patio from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the evening, Muziky, Muziky – an evening of Czech musical performances — will be held at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater on the TCHCC grounds and include a performance by Wallachian singing and dancing group from Vsetin, Czech Republic. For information, call (888) 7854500 or visit www.czechtexas.org. —SPJST—

Texas Czech Show broadcasts live on CATV

Dear Friends of Czech Heritage, The Texas Czech Show on the Czech American TV website aired Friday, July 10, 2009, at 8 p.m. CST on www.catvusa.com The second broadcast featured the Immigration Experience exhibit at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin; the Taylor Czech Chorus who performed for the Sokol Slet participants from the Czech Republic on their tour of Texas; the Sokol Slet parade in Fort Worth; and finally, the Czech Youth and Family Day sponsored by the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Texas, and the Czech Her-

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itage Society of Texas. Also, featured at end of the broadcast was a calendar of events which lists festivals and activities in the Texas Czech community. Some viewers asked why CATV Live from Texas is broadcast once a month, regular day and time and is not archived. Czech American TV broadcasts a regular weekly show which is found on their website www.catvusa.com under Latest Broadcast and after that, it is moved to the archive. The website archive has over 1,000 hours of videos related to Czech heritage and could be replayed at any time. CATV Live show is a show which broadcasts live only at a certain time much like an evening news broadcast. Go to Czech-American TV website at www.catvusa.com and click on the CATV Live button on the right side. In the near future there is an opportunity to watch the Texas Czech Shows in a rebroadcast and some of those CATV shows might be shown on the Czech American TV weekly broadcast. We are planning to expand the CATV LIVE feature but we are depended on future financial support from donations and sponsors. As we mentioned before, Czech American TV CATV Live Show is a great opportunity for other organizations and volunteers in the Czech American community in the United States to promote their local activities not just in Texas. We are available to answer questions and work with organizations to develop their own shows. For more information on show schedules, go to www.catvusa.com and click on the CATV Live button. Be a fan of the Texas Czech Show on Facebook and see upcoming events and program announcements.

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Survival of Wenceslas Squareʼs sausage stands assured

It’s hard to imagine a Wenceslas Square without sausage stands, selling hot dogs, greasy Czech klobasas, and beer. It had seemed such fast-food stalls would be removed, as part of a major project to regenerate Prague’s best known thoroughfare. But in the face of public opposition, the city’s authorities have now backed down. Wenceslas Square is glittering, but looking a bit dusty and aged. The square is about to get a facelift from architect Jakub Cigler to restore it to its former glory. The original plan was to get rid of the noisy traffic and parked cars which line the thoroughfare, and to do away with one of the square’s other most distinctive features – its sausage stands.

to get rid of them, saying that they were a source of litter and attracted homeless people scavenging for leftovers. The council promised to do away with the stands by 2012.

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reminded the council that the sausage stands were a historic feature of the square at the time of the First Republic. Prague City Hall relented. Sausage stands will remain on Wenceslas Square after its renovation, but there will be less of them, and they won’t be open 24 hours a day as is currently the case. The outlets will be banned from selling all hard liquor, but beer will still be sold on tap. — Rosie Johnston

Another complaint? That these stands sold alcohol. City Hall said it had received numerous complaints from businesses lining the square about the food outlets’ clientele and the noise they produced. Things were looking bleak for the sausage stand until the general public intervened. Over 9,000 people signed a petition which forced Prague Council to backtrack on its decision. Sausage-loving journalist Miloš Čermák wrote a front-page column in one of the country’s biggest newspapers protesting against the plan. Protestors

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There are sausage stands every 50 or so metres along both sides of Wenceslas Square. As well as selling greasy but strangely delicious klobasa - a Czech sausage much like German ‘wurst’ - their menus offer Czech staples like fried cheese and frankfurters. It looks like the stands are doing good trade. But not everyone is a fan. In December, Prague City Hall decided

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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.

August 1 Czech Center Museum Houston 15th Annual Fall Charity Benefit Gala—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto at Wichita, Houston, Texas 77004. For ticket information, call (713) 528-2060; or visit www.czechcenter.org.

August 2 Penelope Parish Hall Polka Mass— at Penelope Parish Church, Penelope, Texas, (northeast of West in Hill County): music by Czech and Then Some of Ennis. Mass - 11 a.m.; dinner - 12 noon; dance 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Concessions, snacks, sodas, set-ups available. For information, call (254) 533-2309. Submitted by Dorothy Machac, Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

August 26 CHS Czech Movie Night—at CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, 7

p.m. “S Certy Nejsou Žerty” - Czech folktale with English subtitles, based on a classical story “The Devilʼs Brotherin-law” written by the famous Czech fairy tale author Bozena Nemcova. No admission charge for the film or popcorn. For information, contact Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403.

August 29 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Business Meeting—in College Station, Texas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watch for details. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org.

September 23 CHS Czech Movie Night—at CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, 7 p.m. “Knoflikari” - dark comedy filmed with English subtitles. Set in Prague, twist of fate and the twists of mind of the characters (mostly couples) combine in absurd ways in the interweaving episodes of this comedy. Each of the characters gets a good shot at being sarcastic and each is a sorry loser at some point yet none is turned into the butt of the joke. Film is in Czech with English subtitles. No admission charge for the film or popcorn. For information, contact Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403.

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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

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

LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Monday of February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. followed by a potluck meal. The Christmas party is on the first Sunday of December. The youth club meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For hall rental information, call (979) 9663795.

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

LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty Street, Pilot Point, Texas 76258. The Community Center is on the same parking lot as PointBank. For directions or information about meetings, Ms. Angie Heitzman (940) 437-5561; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, August 2—Peterson reunion Sunday, August 2—Lodge 6, Cottonwood meeting, 6 p.m. Sunday, August 7—social night Saturday, August 8—Hykel 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) 826-5863.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar.

LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 13, DIME BOX Friday, August 14—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 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, August 9—Czech Melody Makers, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person Sunday, August 23—Czech and Then Some, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person

Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. 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 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) 985-2484. For information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, August 1—Wedding reception Sunday, August 2—Gurecky family reunion - dining room Saturday, August 8—Rental Thursday, August 13—SPJST Lodge 25 meeting Saturday, August 15—Dining room rental Sunday, August 16—Martinek family reunion Saturday, August 22—Wedding reception Saturday, August 29—Wedding reception

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 Friday, July 31—Live dance music: Fritz Hodde, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, August 2—Monthly youth club meeting, 1 p.m. Any youth entering kindergarten through high school senior is eligible to attend. For more information, contact Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. Wednesday, August 5—Senior citizens dominoes, 2 p.m. followed by a covered dish supper at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 7—Live dance music: Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 12—Monthly 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, August 14—Live dance music: Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 20—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, August 21—Live dance music: The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 22—Dance music: Denny Hamilton and the Memories, 8:30 p.m.; no cover charge

Wednesday, August 26 – Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 28—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.

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) 3529139; 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) 7781450. 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) 272-1216. 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) 6482317/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, August 1—Private Saturday, August 8—John Holub Band Saturday, August 15—Plumb Country Saturday, August 22—Private Saturday, August 29—Open Saturday, September 5—Private Saturday, September 12—Lodge Fund-raiser: Outdoor Extravaganza. Watch for details!

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) 3653733.etings are held the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

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) 8265343 (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 Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 3524397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164/home.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, August 1—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, August 8—The Czechaholics, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, August 15—Leonard Duckworth Band, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, August 22—No dance Saturday, August 29—No dance

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Saturday, September 5—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, September 12—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person

Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston, Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD For meeting time, date, and location, contact Secretary Patsy Baker (254) 985-2457.

LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are held every three months. The time, date and location of meetings will be posted in the Vestnik.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, August 2—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. Sunday, September 6—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western swing. 3 to 7 p.m. There is a fiddle in the band. Saturday, September 19—Annual Czech Heritage Day: Music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra; plus much more!

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 Friday, September 18—Lodge quarterly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are held quarterly.

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 Note: Due to a conflict, the next lodge meeting will be held Sunday, August 16.

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 January, April, July, and October 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) 8303930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, August 1—Texas Roadrunners Saturday, September 5—Labor Day Dance: Country Now and Then

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 information, call 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. 1-74-20733095-41002

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 771-4948.

LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles 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.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

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 Monday, August 3—Lodge/youth club meetings, 6:30 p.m. Secretary Wayne will serve his famous trashcan cup/plate.

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—

SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Saturday, August 1, 2009 • Temple, Texas

Frank W. Mayborn Center • 3303 North Third Street

State YAD Schedule

8:45 a.m. 9 to 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

10 a.m. 10:40 a.m.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m.

(All times after registration at 11 a.m. are approximate.)

Youth Leaders/ State YAD Workers Meeting Craft Room

Craft, Special Category, Talent, Royalty, Beseda, Scrapbook, Poster Registration

Royalty Rehearsal All royalty contestants and the 2008-2009 State Royalty are to meet at the stage for a brief rehearsal.

Beseda Dance Exhibition

12:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m.

Beseda Group Photos All beseda dancers are to meet in costume at the stage for photos. If you are participating in Special Category, please dress before the competition.

Lunch Available CiCiʼs Pizza will serve meals: $5 - hamburger, chips, drink, brownie

Opening Ceremonies

Royalty Contestant Interviews Kings and Queens report to Interview Room.

Cake and Punch Reception

Craft/Special Category Viewing Craft Room

Silent Auction of Candy (Food Entries) All proceeds will go to the SPJST Scholarship Fund and SPJST Education and Nature Center.

Registration Ends No late entries will be accepted.

Special Category Competition Begins Dining Room

Talent Competition

3 p.m.

2009 State Youth Video

Royalty Competition

Silent Auction Winners Announced

Awards Ceremony

Crowning of 2009-2010 State King and Queen Closing

SPJST Royalty Court Photographs

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