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H E R A L D
Humanity
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State Royalty’s first appearance: Westfest in West, Texas
2009-2010 SPJST State King Jackson Durham, State Duke Brandon Droste, State Queen Grace Dusek, and State Duchess Andi LaFountain participate in “The Art of Fraternalism” display presented by SPJST at Westfest on September 5 in West.
Heritage ’09 Updates appear in Excellence section on pages 4 to 9 Lion’s share of fun
Family Fun Dates ................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Supreme Lodge Minutes.....................3 Heritage ʻ09 Updates........................4-9 District News......................................12 Lodge Section....................................13
Lodge 88, Houston youth Tyler Schoen, Mathieu Barcak, Sean Moncrief, and Jessica Schoen take a look inside the lion’s mouth during District Five’s visit to Houston Zoo on August 29. More pictures on page 23.
Brotherhood
Dallas Krouzek honors “Teacher”
Thursday, September 3, 2009, was dances of our culture. the usual Krouzek meeting at Sokol • Teaching how to share with each Hall in Dallas. It was a back-to-school themed-day other and the needy and show comfor us women. We were to bring our passion for the elderly and disabled. sack lunch—just • Entertaining like our children through and indid back in the troducing childay. I always dren to the have fun at these medium of arts meetings, just and crafts. getting together with my Czech • Encouraging lady friends. through the President challenge of Deanna Houpy competition to stated in our succeed and meeting that the providing hope Circle was going with failure and to award their support to try “teacher” today. again. The award was a fresh, delicious, • Disciplining red apple that only when nechad a cute little essary. red bow. She read a story For the Dallas Krouzek’s September about our meeting, the theme was “School • Making the teacher. She Days, School Days, Good Old Golden annual trek to Rule Days,” and so the “Golden Apple summer camps said: Award for the Teacher” was pre- with the chilby President Deanna Houpy, dren in her “Although non- sented right, to our best teacher: Lodge 84, and certified, there is Dallas member Bessie Petr for all the charge sure an educator and years she has spent teaching several making mentor among generations of SPJST youth beseda, special attenthe Krouzek and camping, crafts, pageant, and en- tion and concern were women who has tertainment skills, etc. —Photo submitted by Carole Faraizl provided for committed her those who may life to the children of our Czech heritage. Among have been hurt. her attributes: • And, offering her prayers and those • Introducing at an early age, an Continued on Page 19. appreciation for the music and
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Reunions ............................................21 In Memoriam ......................................21 Youth Section.....................................22 Czech Culture ....................................25 Advertisements ............................28-29 Activities Calendar ............................30
September 16, 2009
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Lodge 48 Beyersville members, friends enjoy family day
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Lodge 84 Dallas presents scenes from recent meetimg
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Lodge 186 Caldwell youth enjoy Schlitterbahn trip
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SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.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: bvhouse@att.net
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, 192 Prairie Springs Loop, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - (512) 948-5339 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 FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/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 DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX/SEVEN Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (979) 332-1616 • Home: (979) 543-2532 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR CHESTER JENKE, SR., FICF Home: (830) 303-4316 Mobile: (210) 413-3053 email: cejenke@wmconnect.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JOHN HOELSCHER Mobile: (254) 534-0681 • ENC: (979) 249-5674 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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SPJST participates at Westfest David and I enjoyed visiting with members of Lodge 6, Cottonwood at their booth at Westfest on September 5. What hard-working lodge members to prepare so many delicious sausage and sauerkraut boats for fest attendees! Hats off to Lodge 6 members for hosting a booth on the fairgrounds each year. Thanks for representing SPJST so well. Newly crowned State King Jackson Durham, State Queen Grace Dusek, State Duke Brandon Droste, and State Duchess Andi LaFountain officially began their year of statewide appearances at Westfest on September 5. The State Royalty did a fantastic job representing SPJST in the parade and at Westfest. SPJST hosted “The Art of Fraternalism” at its booth in the cultural amphitheatre. Participants created another work of art that will be displayed at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. SPJST also sponsored the horseshoe tournament at Westfest. Many teams entered—142 teams on Saturday and 106 teams on Sunday. Great participation!
Katelynʼs Progress The SPJST Float participated in the Westfest parade in West on September 5; however, it wasn’t the same without Miss Katelyn Daniel of Lodge 183, Arlington smiling and waving along the route. The September 2 Vestnik included information on page 2 about Katelyn recently being diagnosed with ALL. The article should have read that Katelyn’s aunt is Lodge 183 President Ann Pustejovsky. We regret the error. Katelyn is doing better and in great spirits—and we can’t wait to have her riding the float at next year’s West-
fest parade. Cards and well wishes can be mailed to Katelyn in care of Lodge 183, Arlington at 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane in Arlington, Texas 76015. A website has been set up to follow Katelyn’s progress: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kat elyndaniel. Best wishes, Katelyn!
Excellence This week’s Vestnik features a section called Excellence on pages 4 to 9. It includes updates on SPJST’s 2009 membership program — Heritage ’09. The section also recognizes SPJST’s top sales agents and provides information for our agents. In the future, we hope to expand on this monthly section and include a listing of sales agents and their contact information. If you have any ideas, let me know. Thanks!
2010 Lodge and Youth Club Calendar Dates Requested Now is the time to submit important dates for the 2010 SPJST Calendar. Please send in your district’s, lodge’s, and youth club’s important 2010 dates. These should be annual events (not monthly events). The deadline to submit dates is October 1, 2009. Submit dates to Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503; fax: (254) 774-7447, Attn: Melanie; or email: melaniez@vvm.com. Thank you for your contributions to the 2010 calendar, and I look forward to hearing from you by October 1! —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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Family Fun and Important Dates
Sept. 19 Sept. 19 Sept. 20 Sept. 20 Sept. 20
Sept. 20 Sept. 25-26 Sept. 26 Sept. 27
October 2-3 October 4
October 8 October 10 October 10 October 11 October 12 October 17 October 17 October 25 October 25 October 25 October 31 November 7 November 11 November 14
November 15 November 15 Nov. 26-27 November 27 December 1 December 3 December 4 December 5 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 20 Dec. 24-25 January 1
SPJST Float • Burleson County Fair Parade (1) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day (3) District Two Fall Fun Day • Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge 4, Hallettsville Adopt-a-Highway (6) Lodge 63, Sweet Home Picnic in the Park Green-Dickson Park, Shiner (6) Lodge 66, Waco Anniversary Meeting (3) Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-off (2) District Seven Bowling Tournament/ENC Fundraiser SportsWest Bowling Center, Seguin District Five Fall Meeting, hosted by Lodge 255, Katy Times Square Entertainment Texas Fraternal Congress • Corpus Christi Heritage Festival • State Fair, Dallas (3) African Museum SPJST Float • Austin County Fair Parade (1) SPJST Float • Brazoria County Fair Parade (5) SPJST Float • Rockport Seafair Parade (7) District One Fall Meeting • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm Columbus Day Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed District Five Halloween Party • Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive 42 Tournament (2) District Three Fall Meeting District Six Fall Meeting • Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day (5) Czech Feszt • Temple Lodge 92, Forth Worth Annual Harvest Dance (3) Veterans Day Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Social Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine (2) District Seven Fall Fun Day • New Braunfels Lodge 92, Fort Worth Annual Charity Dance (3) Thanksgiving Holidays • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Float • Fort Worth Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Bay City Christmas Parade (6) SPJST Float • El Campo Christmas Parade (6) SPJST Float • Cleburne Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Burleson Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Arlington Christmas Parade (3) Lodge 92, Forth Worth Member Appreciation Dance (3) Lodge 183, Arlington Christmas Party (3) SPJST Float • Temple Christmas Parade (2) Lodge 88, Houston Blue Room Party (5) Christmas Holidays • SPJST Home Office Closed New Yearʼs Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed —SPJST—
SPJST INTEREST RATES
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.
Commercial Property 6.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.75% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life
Home or Farm Mortgages Universal Life 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 8/01/09 through 10/31/09.
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%
Minutes of a Special-Called Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST held at the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas on August 21, 2009
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The purpose of the meeting is to consider the matter of increasing our rate of commissions to the sales representatives including the hearing of a report on this matter by Actuary Allen Bailey. The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick with the following Supreme Lodge members present: Brian Vanicek, President Johnnie Krizan – District Three Gene McBride, Vice President Billy Rollwitz – District Four Leonard Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Larry W. Pflughaupt - District Five Donnie Victorick – District One Michael Ahlstrom – District Six Supreme Lodge Chairman Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman Bobby Wuensche – District Two Robert J. Bayer – District Seven
Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas was present to participate in the deliberations. The meeting was opened by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed in respect to our departed members and in honor of our armed forces. Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska led the Supreme Lodge in an opening prayer.
Actuary Allen Bailey, Dave Ramsey and Kirk Gravely were present to assist with the evaluation of the commission study and the decision on the commission rate.
Vice President McBride discussed the reason we need to evaluate and increase our commission rates. Vice President McBride asked Actuary Bailey to review the process of documenting current sales program compensation. He handed out and reviewed detailed analysis of product profitability on various products sold by the SPJST. He discussed analysis illustrating the total commission cost after adding persistency bonus and overrides. Actuary Bailey reviewed the methodology of determining the incremental cost of adding on a policy and use of that cost in pricing new certificates. He then reviewed studies of all products which illustrated a breakeven year of four to seven years. He reviewed an eighteen page report providing extensive analysis of product profitability and issues to be addressed and decided by the Supreme Lodge. Various questions asked by Supreme Lodge members were addressed and clarified. The review and discussion focused on the practice of paying advance commissions, agent persistency, and agent recruiting.
Upon discussing illustration software, it was agreed that agents would be required to download updates to change interest rates on annuities and universal life rather than changing the rates in their existing software. Recess for lunch was taken from 12:20 until 1:03 p.m.
The status of Universal Life in-force illustrations was reviewed and discussed.
On unanimously adopted motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Rollwitz, commissions to our sales agents were adjusted as recommended. The Supreme Lodge went into executive session from 1:50 until 2:10 p.m.
On motion by Director Ahlstrom, seconded by Director Rollwitz, the meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Leonard Mikeska, Secretary Treasurer —SPJST—
Excellence
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Featuring Heritage ’09 Updates and Sales Agent Recognition/Information
Heritage ’09 August Top Producers State Top Associate Agents
Insurance Issued
Susan Skrabanek Lodge 17, New Tabor District One
Earned Premium
Carolina Covarrubia Lodge 30, Taiton District Six
August District Top Producers ASSOCIATE AGENTS
Susan Skrabanek
Insurance Issued/Earned Premium Lodge 17 New Tabor District One
John Troy
Insurance Issued/Earned Premium Lodge 87 Temple District Two
Cecil Penright
Insurance Issued/Earned Premium Lodge 255 Katy District Five
Top Producer Guidelines
Members Ages 40 to 75: Special Offer Expanded
SPJST members between the ages of 40 and 75 were recently mailed a special offer; however, due to numerous calls that we have received, we are sending out the special offer again— but this time, we are expanding our offer. The original offer was mailed to all members between the ages of 40 and 75. For a limited time, SPJST is offering its loyal members the opportunity to acquire an additional $5,000 in whole life coverage. We are also offering a single premium lone pay life. Relaxed underwriting standards enable us to extend this offer with little or no underwriting requirements. No physical or blood work is necessary. If you have been considering increasing your coverage but didn’t know if you would qualify, now is the time to take action! Individual rates based on your pres-
ent age will be listed in the special offer letter. The envelope will also contain a simple application to be completed and returned with your premium. We are sending out these special offers to more than 20,000 members beginning with members in District One, Lodge 1. If you are between the ages of 40 and 75, and you do not receive your special offer letter by October 1, please give us a call at the SPJST Home Office. If you need more information on this limited time offer or any other SPJST life insurance product, please call us at (800) 727-7578. Your local SPJST agent may also assist you in reviewing your existing coverage to ensure that you and your family’s needs are adequately covered. Many of our members have $2,000 Continued on Page 8.
State Field Representatives Meet at SPJST Home Office
Carolina Covarrubia
Insurance Issued/Earned Premium Lodge 30 Taiton District Six
Associate Agents (part-time) - a minimum of 4 applications issued during month; Career Agents (full-time) - a minimum of 8 applications issued during month. Annuities, dump-ins, and Lone Pay Life are excluded. Agent must have at least 80 percent persistency.
State Field Representatives gathered at the SPJST Home Office on September 9 to meet with the Insurance Department and to plan the next quarter of sales and growth. Pictured are, left to right, SFR Karen Kaspar (Districts Five, Six, Seven), Underwriter Doni Powell, Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, Field Operations Manager Philip McBee, Executive Assistant to the SL Vice President Cynthia Hutka, SFR Bobby Davis (District Four), and SFR Hiram Dixon (Districts One, Two, Three).
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Fayetteville Snook Dime Box New Tabor Kovar Bryan Ellinger Gonzales Schulenburg Wheelock La Grange Sealy Brenham Lockhart Warrenton Caldwell Centerville Bryan-College Station Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Luling Bastrop* Trinity*
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15 18 20 24 29 47 48 74 80 87 89 155 174 177 182 187 200 237 246 268 270
Buckholts Elgin Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Lovelady Holland Temple Rosebud Austin Rockdale Academy Falls County Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy West Austin* Morgan’s Point Salado* Marble Falls*
5 6 25 35 54 66 84 92 101 130 135 154
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
August Progress Report • Goal: 2,009 Certificates Issued Through August 31, 2009: 1,173 Certificates Issued
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
4 3 2 17 2 0 1 0 5 1 1 1 0 2 0 4 5 10 0 3 0 2
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3 6 10 9 16 37 5 0 17 30 -1 8 0 3 13 4 3 -4 4 0 0
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Longview Burleson Arlington Stephenville Terrell Mexia Fairfield* Palestine* Tyler* Waxahachie* Corsicana* Clarksville* Mineral Wells* Plano* DFW (all members reassigned)
1 0 -8 0 1 6 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 5 0
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L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
49 73 76 157 160 207 209 215 219 222 229 230 235 238 242 245 256 257 265 272
Rowena Seymour Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Iowa Park Brownwood* South Plains El Paso Vernon* Abilene Midland Junction* Goldthwaite* Amarillo* Fort Stockton* Denver City* Alpine* Odessa* Del Rio*
D I ST R I C T FI V E
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65 81 88 91 139 142 149 156 162 172 175 181 191 196 227 228 231 232 255 262 274
Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Alvin Baytown Iowa Colony Pasadena Rosenberg Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Onalaska* Cleveland* Angleton* Mid-Houston* Katy Galveston* Nacogdoches*
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
17 -1 11 -19 -4 1 -1 5 33 1 3 2 0 0 -2 0 -3 0 3 -11
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
1 5 32 3 2 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 -1 -7 0 0 0 0 34 0 0
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4 8 10 23 28 30 32 40 41 63 97 125 143 148 151 153 184 223 240 261 269
Hallettsville Weimar Shiner Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca Sweet Home Placedo Westhoff Inez El Maton Wharton La Salle Moulton Palacios Bay City Goliad* Rockport*
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Fayetteville Youth Club Snook Youth Club Dime Box Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club Caldwell Youth Club
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18 20 24 29 47 48 80 246
Ce r t i f i c a t e s Is sued
2 4 1 13 6
26 79 93 107 117 133 164 185 202 217
239 247 250 251 258 271
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
Skidmore 2 Corpus Christi 32 Hobson 0 Floresville -17 Robstown 0 San Antonio -15 Rio Hondo 0 New Braunfels 4 Jourdanton 0 Alice* -25 (all members reassigned) Hondo -4 San Marcos 0 Harlingen 0 (all members reassigned) Pearsall 0 (all members reassigned) Seguin 1 Laredo -109
• Denotes lodge has not been chartered.
Ce r t i f i c a t e s Is sued
DI ST RI CT T HRE E Y O U T H C LU B S Cottonwood Youth Club Ennis Youth Club West Youth Club Dallas Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Arlington Youth Club
DI S TRICT FOUR Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
215 219 229
South Plains Youth Club El Paso Youth Club Abilene Youth Club
D I S TR IC T F IV E Y O U T H C LU B S
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Elgin Youth Club Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Holland Youth Club Morgan’s Point Youth Club
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
6 25 54 84 92 154 183
7 0 2 1 2 23 29 59 -8 0 5 0 7 2 1 0 0 -5 -48 0 0
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SPJST Youth Clubs’ Update
DI ST RI CT ONE Y O U T H C LU B S
1 9 13 17 186
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
1 2 1 8 11 1 7 1
Ce r t i f i c a t e s Is sued
4 1 0 1 4 2 1
88 142 162
Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club Iowa Colony Youth Club
D IS TRIC T S IX Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
4 30 32 40 97 148
1 13 3
Ce r t i f i c a t e s Is sued
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Ce r t i f i c a t e s Is sued
Hallettsville Youth Club Taiton Youth Club Victoria Youth Club El Campo-Hillje Youth Club Placedo Youth Club El Maton Youth Club
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79 107 185 202
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6 12 14 27 3 0
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Corpus Christi Youth Club Floresville Youth Club New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club
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SPJST SALES AGENT CONTACT INFORMATION
SPJST HOME OFFICE P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Agentʼs Toll Free: (800) 488-0185 Insurance Department Fax (254) 774-1456 www.spjst.org
SUPREME LODGE VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 771-3837 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com
FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER PHILIP McBEE, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: philipmcbee@aol.com
STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/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 DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX/SEVEN Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (979) 332-1616 Home: (979) 543-2532 Fax: (979) 543-8859 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com
SPJST Home Office Insurance Department Staff Executive Assistant to the Vice President Cynthia Hutka email: cyn@spjst.com Assistant to the VP Frank Horak email: frankh@spjst.com Underwriter Doni Powell email: donip@spjst.com Underwriter Socorro Wolcott email: socorrow@spjst.com Insurance Tech Karen Franklin New Business Tech Lisa Mills email: lisam@spjst.com Customer Service Specialist Susan Shofner email: susans@spjst.com Certificate Issue Tech Doris Tyroch Certificate Issue Tech Donica Zabcik email: donicaz@spjst.com © 2009 by SPJST.
Visit www.spjst.org to access SPJST’s agent website, up-to-date software downloads, continuing education classes, and other important sales agent information.
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SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through August 31, 2009
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Certs. Written 11 $ 257,000.00 31 2,332,509.00 8 1,205,000.00 16 970,420.00 24 1,408,295.00 24 1,376,227.00 21 2,370,217.00 5 414,475.00 140 $10,334,143.00
Certs. Issued Earned Prem. 16 $ 1,217,000.00 $ 2,998.44 21 717,509.00 6,691.04 7 440,000.00 4,364.77 12 510,420.00 12,729.08 24 1,306,420.00 6,346.61 17 498,366.00 8,988.73 21 1,700,217.00 11,715.53 5 414,475.00 0 123 $6,804,407.00 $ 53,834.20
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. Certs. Written 1 94 $ 9,977,228.00 2 200 11,305,789.00 3 105 6,248,000.00 4 228 14,230,376.00 5 239 11,063,524.00 6 192 11,249,733.00 7 232 13,406,012.00 9 23 1,111,689.00 Totals 1,313 $78,592,351.00
Certs. 90 181 90 195 212 180 201 24 1,173
Issued Earned Prem. $ 7,697,228.00 $ 36,940.66 7,989,153.00 71,970.69 4,952,904.00 58,645.87 10,620,765.00 111,121.65 10,019,969.00 75,842.71 9,906,728.00 73,863.90 9,768,473.00 110,556.06 1,211,689.00 0 $62,166,909.00 $538,941.54
District Lodges of the Month Lodge must have at least four certificates issued during month. Number in ( ) is certificates issued.
District One—Lodge 17, New Tabor (7) District Two—Lodge 87, Temple (5) District Four—Lodge 49, Rowena (4) District Five—Lodge 172, Pasadena (9) District Six—Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje (7) District Seven—Lodge 79, Corpus Christi (10)
Agents’ E&O Coverage Renewal Time
On Friday, August 28, 2009, the Insurance Department mailed a memo to all agents with information about this year’s Errors and Omissions Coverage Renewal. All agents must respond to this mailout. SPJST will be held responsible if you are not covered by E&O. If you have E&O coverage for other life products, you can simply fax to (254) 774-1456 or mail your declaration page showing that SPJST products are covered. If you do not have E&O coverage, we are offering a very reasonable rate for E&O coverage. The cost is $40 per year, and the coverage is effective August 1, 2009, through August 1, 2010. The amount of coverage you will have
is $1 million for each occurrence with a $1 million aggregate and a deductible of $15,000. This only covers SPJST products—not any other company’s products. You can make your check or money order payable to SPJST for $40 and place it in the postage paid envelope that was enclosed in the mailout. All declaration pages or $40 must be in the Home Office no later than October 23, 2009. If we do not have them by that time, we will being reviewing those agents’ contracts for termination. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Horak in the SPJST Insurance Department (800) 727-7578 or email frankh@spjst.com. —SPJST—
Home Office Recruiter of the Month August 2009
Socorro Wolcott Underwriter Lodge 80, Holland 5 Recruits
Heritage ’09 Monthly Prize Drawing Winner - August
Mary Steinman
Lodge 154, Fort Worth District Three $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card
SPJST INTEREST RATES Universal Life
Universal Life 4.75% for Annualized*
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* 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%
*Rates effective 8/01/09 through 10/31/09.
Current Sales Agent Software Version is 5.6. To download software, visit www.spjst.org and click on “Insurance.”
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Production Persistency Professionals - August Honor Roll Congratulations to these agents for achieving at least 90 percent persistency from August 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009. Lodge number is listed first.
1 9 9 9 13 13 17 38 38 38 67 94 106 171 171 171 171 171 186 186 188 188 188 189 189 234
18 18 18 20 20 20 24 24 29 29 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 80 80 80 80 80 80 87 87 87 87 87 87 155 155 177 177 182 182 187
District One Ronald Pflughaupt Donnie Victorick, FIC Bill Orsak, CFFM Stacey Eldridge Dorothy Rackel, FIC Dana Spacek Susan Skrabanek Johnnie J. Janak Katherine Maney Heather Wilhelm Adrienne E. Kobza Linda Wilson, FIC Clarence Matula Kenneth Schawe Clint Roberts Bill Cleveland Emily Plant Carrie Staton John Cannon Michelle Mendez Rhonda Stover Sharon Carrigan Susan Corn Charles Munday, FIC Michael Williams Boyd Maxwell
District Two Evelyn Gustafson Margaret Taylor Patricia Estes Norma Cavanaugh Rita Marburger Irene A. Santiago Diania Wheeler Paulino Castillo Albin Machu, CFFM Tammy Whatley Frank Klinkovsky, FIC Patsy Koslovsky David Coufal David Pechal Jaclyn Zabcik Bobby Wuensche Brian Patschke Frank Pajestka, Jr. Vicki Benner Slye Janet Lyon, FIC Jim Wiest, FIC, CFFM Linda Hill Frank Horak John Troy Keifer Marshall, Jr. Carol Velasquez Christina Flores Andrew Henry Betty A. Barton Doris Plagens Jesus Espinoza Linda Johnson Mary Lou Dusek Johna Beckendorf Darrell Allen Rubie Volek, FIC
237 246 246 246 246 246
5 5 6 6 6 25 25 25 54 54 54 54 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 84 84 92 92 92 130 135 154 178 183 183 205 206 206 210 226 264 264
49 49 49 49 49 76 76 76 76 157 157 160 160 160 160 207 215
Bree Ottnat David Nauert, FIC Marissa Salinas Carlton Godfrey James Hutto Michael Seiler
District Three Viola Carender Kenneth Dolezalek Donald Cernosek David D. Wood Jerry Kucera, FIC Kay Lynn Kovar, FIC Linda Jurik Margaret Krajca Freddie Kaluza Wilburn Willis, FIC Janice Kaluza Carol Reed Larry Matula Maria Vasquez-Mendoza John Kocian Megan Dujka Ruby Clayborne Barbara Guzman Christopher Olivarri Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. Bennie A. Jarma, FIC Bessie Petr Pamela Durham Bob Tacker Nicole Tacker John Vrla Larry Laznovsky Joseph Steinman Vicki Ballard Eugene H. Havran Raymond McCoy Charles Freeman David G. Cooper Melissa Lewis Jack Patterson Oda Ruth Martin Thaddeus Osigwe Denis Muforsi
District Four Billy Rollwitz, FIC, CFFM Sylvia Rollwitz, FIC Loretta Schaefer Beverly J. Teplicek Frances M. Aleman William Waddle Ray Esparza Michelle Robertson Ananias Edwards, III Lee Meurer John R. Claborn Leonard Jansa, FIC Martha Broz, FIC James C. Baker Sam R. Tambunga Joyce L. Kotulek Johnie Turpen, II
215 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 229 229 229 230 235 265 272 272
65 81 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 139 162 196 196 255 255 255 255 255 4 4 4 8 10 28 30 30 30 30
Janeece Williams Ana J. Ahumada Alejandro Rivas Rosa M. Morales Elizabeth McCue Julio Rangel Jose Canales Monica E. Torres Mary R. Jones Jesus M. Alvarado Maria Chavez Henry Fandey Luz Guerra Fred Beck David P. Caballero Baltazar Nunez, FIC Gloria Guzman Mark Smith Janice Stevens Jesusita Hudson Jimmy Slatton Kenneth Rooke Cristina Bowen Diana S. Zertuche Melchor Galindo
District Five Willie L. Janik Jane E. Orchard Helen Hegwood, FIC Edna Wehring, FIC Larry W. Pflughaupt, FIC Carolyn Filipp Beseda, FIC Vincent Hegwood, FIC Fred Buri, FIC Dorothy Pflughaupt Ricardo Peralta, FICF Patrick Crossman Deborah Rocha Shelley Andrews Victor M. Medina Jaime Vera Julie Alvarez Silvia L. Calles Helen Filipp Geraldine Kucera Frank Michael J. Moore Jefferey Barcak, FIC Delisle Doherty Cecil Roberts Cecil Penright Silvia Lescano Linda B. Williams District Six Joseph Siptak, FIC Brenda Wycoff Minerva Garcia JoAnn Jares, FIC Sharon Price Glenn Kaminsky, FIC Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Judy Peter Connie Davila Carolina Covarrubia
32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 40 40 40 40 40 40 97 97 97 143 151 151 151 184 223 240
26 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 107 107 107 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 185 185 202 202 202 202 239 247 258 271
Matthew S. Vanek, FIC Renae Pierce William Sprigg, FIC Mike Ahlstrom, FIC, CFFM Mary Tijerina Silvia Perry Raymond Rosas Mary M. Monclova Robert Nesmith Solis, Jr. Ardis Bacak, FIC Frank Bacak, Sr., FIC Crystal Bacak, FIC Demetria Bacak James Kocurek Sheldon Holub, FIC Gay Revel, FIC Yvonne Garrett, FIC Lanail Olsovsky Otto Mozisek, Jr. Charles Bucek, FIC Ray Pilgrim, FIC Gerald Macha, FIC Maynard Wagner Al Pena, LUTCF, CFFM Rebecca Limas District Seven Magaly Reyna Jerry Sijansky, FIC Leo Longoria Delma Martinez Carlos San Miguel Francisco Dheming Rosie Rodela Patricia Fox Crystal Pantoja Analiese P. Watson Mary Lee Rodriguez Eva Vasquez Armando S. Perez, LUTCF Armando V. Diaz Wendy Pruski, FIC Robert Bayer, FIC Ronald G. Thuney Jarolyn Popp, FIC Rita Duque Jose E. Marchan Aracely Varela Zorayda Cortez Ariel C. Ramos Victor M. Ramirez John M. Torres Monta Foster April Howard Linda Ramey, FIC Chester Gail Lee Juan M. Perez Janie Valdez Leticia Sanchez Dominga Esquivel Colleen Jenke Julio Gonzalez
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SPJST records 520 referrals Special Offer in Heritage ’09 program through August Continued from Page 4.
Through the end of August 2009, the following members made referrals during the Heritage ʼ09 Membership Drive. Lodge Memberʼs Name Referrals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 29 29 29 29 32 32 32 32 35 40 40 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47
Tamara Gettys Amanda Parks Elvira Perez Clarissa Ramirez Dawn Simpson D.J. Svetlik Joann Wells Sheral Williams Shirley Kalmus Dorothy Kucera Sierra Cash Tabor Dowell Trey Groce Kellie Ihlenfeldt Macy Narro Dillon Narro Alexia Perkkio Brandon Bowen Margaret Campbell Peggy Sue Chastain Allison Evatt Tyler Evatt Lori Slack Harold Vanicek Allis Droste Brian Holland Kathryn Anderson Elaine Machu Richard Sebesta Edmond Tate, Jr. Alfred Gonzalez Natalie Rendon Nikolas Rendon Norma Rendon Brian Holland Brad Bacak Samantha Brener Carmen Kocurek Brady Alexander Chase Alexander Sandra Dubcak Ruth Hanusch Crystal Morris Cynthia Hutka Lisa Mills Katherine Morris Colton Regan Andon Sanders
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 6 1 6 2 1 2 2 1 2 6 8 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 2 1 11 3 72 2 1 1 12 1 14 9 6 1 1
47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 48 66 66 80 80 80 80 80 84 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 89 107 107 117 133 154 162 162 177 177 186 186 186 186 187 200 200 202 229 229 229 246 246 246 246 246 258
Mason Sanders Stephanie Sanders James Skrabanek Windee Skrabanek Dorothy Stuchly Doris Tyroch Donica Zabcik John Hannington Josh Hannington Kayla Hannington Devin Muston Alexis Taylor Roger Berry Dana McAdams Frank Horak Carol Wolf Curtis Wolf Doni Powell Socorro Wolcott Ben Jarma Michelle Flores Brent Hegwood Sydney Jurchak Stephanie Lenart Mary Roznovsky Betty Theiss Sylvia Williamson Lisa Kirby Laura Pavliska Michael Ploch Frances McDonald Maribel Casanova Mary Steinman Alyssa Moyle Avery Moyle Janie Coakley Linda Johnson Christian Brinkman Kyle Brinkman David Mendez Grace Vann Mary Mozee Peggy Brewer Margaret Santana Kelly House Christine Brooks Tammy Copeland Kayla Willcoxson Karen Franklin Sue Moore Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Chester Jenke
1 2 2 2 14 1 20 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 11 13 1 13 17 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 9 2 2 1 1 6 2 1 6 26 2 3 2 1 1 21 17 2 2 1 2 4 14 21 19 20 5
August Consistency Club
Minimum of two certificates issued each month in July and August.
District One. Susan Skrabanek (3) - Lodge 17, New Tabor. District Three. Denis Muforsi (2) - Lodge 264, Plano. District Six. Sheldon Holub, FIC (7) - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. District Seven. Armando Perez, LUTCF (2) - Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.
or less of life insurance coverage. This is certainly one of our big concerns. With increasing funeral costs, we want to help our members cover their final
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expenses. That’s the basis for this new program. We care about our members and want them to be properly insured. We’re here to serve you. Fraternally, Gene McBride, FICF, CFFM Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST—
Sales Agents’ August Roll of Honor Congratulations to these sales agents for writing at least one application in August 2009!
1 9 13 17 186
18 24 24 24 47 80 87 87 155 155 182 187 200 200 246 246
25 25 66 92 92 183 264
49 49 49 76 76 157 160 215
District One Ronnie Pflughaupt Bill Orsak Dana Spacek Susan Skrabanek Darlene Brinkman
District Two Betty Gaskamp Roberta Amos Paulino Castillo Diania Wheeler Frank Klinkovsky Jim Wiest Betty Barton John Troy Jesus Espinoza Doris Plagens Johna Beckendorf Rubie Volek Daniel Ferguson Corinne Popelka J. Carlton Godfrey Michael Seiler
District Three Linda Jurik Margaret Krajca John Kocian Bob Tacker Nicole Tacker Lawrence Chapman Denis Muforsi
District Four Frances Aleman Sylvia Rollwitz Loretta Schaefer Ananias Edwards, III Michelle Robertson Lee Meurer Leonard Jansa John Turpen, II
219 229 230 272
Bertha Rodriguez Janice Stevens Jimmy Slatton Rolando Vargas
81 88 88 88 172 196 255 255
District Five Bradley Stavinoha Helen Hegwood Deborah Rocha Jaime Vera Toni Coleman Naomi Jauregui Mary Granberry Cecil Penright
79 79 79 79 79 79 79 133 247 247 271 271 271
District Seven Ignacia Castillo Pete Espinoza Roland Fuentez Leo Longoria Javier Mora Armando Perez Daniel Salinas, Jr. Maria Bazan Dominga Esquivel Ray Gutierrez Mateo Cabello Jose H. Flores Hector Vitela
28 30 30 30 32 32 32 40 40 97 97
District Six Glenn Kaminsky Carolina Covarrubia Sandra Espericueta Margaret Kulcak Michael Ahlstrom Mary Monclova Silvia Perry Sheldon Holub James Kocurek Yvonne Garrett Lanail Olsovsky
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Working for Excellence
By Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM State Field Representative - Districts Five/Six/Seven
The month of September for the Heritage ’09 year brings myself as state field representative for our SPJST organization for Districts Five, Six, and Seven. We have had meetings in the Corpus and San Antonio areas and have visited with agents in the Houston area as well. It has been so good getting to know a number of you through telephone visits—as well as the meetings. I look forward to seeing you at lodge meetings, district meetings, upcoming training classes, and personally out in the field. I invite you to give me a call (979) 332-1616. End-of-Year Classes For the District Six area, I will be holding end-of-year classes in October to cover updates, supplies, training, progress for the member service program, and any additional information for all agents. All classes will begin at 6 p.m. Class dates and locations are: Wednesday, October 14 Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg IH 10 and Highway 77 (District One area agents are also invited to attend.) Thursday, October 15 SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria Hall 3502 North Laurent
Tuesday, October 20 Taiton Community Center FM 961 and Highway 71
Please give me a call if you are attending the classes so I can plan on how many to prepare for each class. Also, please bring your training manual and your tracking status on the member service follow-up. District Five and District Seven classes will be scheduled for November. Please look for your dates in the October sales agents’ Excellence section in an upcoming October weekly Vestnik.
District Seven Sales Update District Seven had 15 agents have 21 certificates issued for the month of August and accomplished a first place spot statewide with more than $1.7 million issued and second place statewide for the 21 certificates issued. Congratulations!
District Six Sales Update District Six showed eight agents
have 18 certificates issued for almost $.5 million issued. This included Carolina Covarrubia reaching her goal of monthly Associate Agent Top Producer for District Six in both the insurance issued and earned premium categories. And, Carolina successfully garnered the State Top Producer honor in the earned premium category. Also, Sheldon Holub continues to be the only one statewide who is continuing to have a minimum of two certificates issued each and every month this year for the consistency club incentive. Great job to you both! District Five Sales Update District Five was represented during the month of August with seven agents having 23 certificates issued to accomplish a first place finish statewide and their $1.3 million insurance issued had them capture a second place statewide. Congratulations also to associate agent Cecil Penright for winning top producer for District Five in both the insurance issued and earned premium categories. Still to Come . . . For next month’s October news update, I will recognize Million Dollar Producers across the three districts with issued million dollar production through the end of the third quarter. And, do take note that the top 20 $1 Million Dollar Producer winners for Heritage ’09 will include agents that accomplish 80 to 100 percent persistency.
Continuing Education Please remember to check your renewal time period as licensed agents and if you are in need of additional continuing education hours, go to the Web CE section on the SPJST website: www.spjst.org.
Commitment Letter Did you receive and return the “Commitment Letter” recently sent out from SPJST Field Operations Manager Philip McBee? If you have not returned it yet, please send it to me at 8550 N State Highway 71 in El Campo, Texas 77437. As many of you have already returned it or are planning to, a sincere thank you for your commitment to the success of continued membership and our SPJST organization.
Attend Your District’s Fall Meeting Upcoming District Fall ings/Socials are:
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Meet-
District Five Sunday, September 27 Hosted by Lodge 255, Katy District Six Sunday, October 25 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
District Seven Sunday, November 15 Hosted by Lodge 185, New Braunfels
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Keep up the great work and have a super September! “Enthusiasm: a little thing that makes a big difference.” —Unknown
“The secret of success is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” —Benjamin Disraeli
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” —Vincent Van Gogh —SPJST—
Heritage ’09 Member Service Program
SPJST introduced the member service program in the spring. Since then, sales agents across the state have been contacting members to review their life insurance certificates and ensure that all information on file at the Home Office is correct. Agents are reviewing items like name changes, contact information, and beneficiary designations. Agents can also answer most questions about certificates and membership in general. Forms that are completed with updated information are entered into a drawing held monthly at the Home Office. Winners receive $100 for the member and $100 for the agent. Con-
gratulations to:
September Drawing (for August forms received) Member - Kimberly Blaha Lodge 17, New Tabor Sales Agent Susan Skrabanek Lodge 17, New Tabor
Agents will continue to contact members. When your agent calls and asks to review your certificate and update information—it may be worth $100 if you are next month’s Member Service Program contest winner! Good luck! —SPJST—
What If Tomorrow Never Comes? By Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM State Field Representative - Districts One/Two/Three
While I was driving over in East Texas yesterday, Garth was on the radio singing his song “If Tomorrow Never Comes” and my mind turned to our members. Maybe this is kind of cheesy, but think of this: If tomorrow never comes . . . will your clients know how much you cared for them did you try in every way to protect their families and if their time on earth were through and they must face the world without a breadwinner is the insurance protection you gave them in the past gonna be enough to last if tomorrow never comes cause I have lost clients in my life who never knew how much I cared for them now I live with the regret that my service to them was never completed
so I made a promise to myself to tell my clients just how much I care for them and avoid that circumstance where there is no second chance to protect their families
I know this will never be heard on the radio—much less be a hit, but just think what happens if tomorrow never comes for your clients. The banker, attorney, butcher, baker, auto carmaker cannot do what you do. You have an awesome responsibility—yet golden opportunity—to ensure that the financial lives of your clients will be protected if tomorrow never comes. So talk to your families, your friends and clients and help them understand that we as their insurance agents can— with the stroke of a pen—create an immediate estate to care for their families if tomorrow never comes. —SPJST—
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SPJST Participates in Westfest Saturday, September 5, 2009 • West, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: Making their marks in “The Art of Fraternalism” sponsored by SPJST are, front to back, Jonathan Vrla of Lodge 130, Dallas; Caroline Durham of Lodge 92, Fort Worth; Amanda Droste of Lodge 25, Ennis; 2009-2010 State Duke Brandon Droste; 2009-2010 State Queen Grace Dusek; and Grant Dusek of Lodge 17, New Tabor. CENTER PHOTO: Members of Lodges 183, Arlington and 154, Fort Worth
ride the SPJST Float in the parade. The float was hosted by Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club. RIGHT PHOTO: Rose Steinman of Lodge 154, Fort Worth and Michael Morris of Lodge 47, Seaton join Brave Combo in a song. Rose has joined in the Brave Combo sing-along for many years. She is also the 2008 Czech Feszt Ambassador for the Temple festival.
LEFT PHOTO: Colleen Jenke points out “SPJST” on the Westfest sponsorship board. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to Westfest Horseshoe Tournament winners. Grand champions Jimmy and Dennis Dulock, left, and right, Matt Pavlick and Jason (“Dragon”) Eubank who
were the Saturday tournament winners. They are pictured with SPJST State FAC Chester Jenke and 2009 Miss Westfest Christy Jones. SPJST sponsored the horseshoe tournament. RIGHT PHOTO: Janice and Freddy Kaluza of Lodge 54, West.
LEFT PHOTO: State Youth Director John Hoelscher and wife Lisa. PHOTO 2: Former SPJST Youth Program pals Patty Stanislav Neslony, left, of Lodge 66, Waco and Katherine Morris of Lodge 47, Seaton.
PHOTO 3: Doug Galler of Lodge 66, Waco and Hannah Adickes. RIGHT PHOTO: Katherine Durham, left, of Lodge 92, Fort Worth and Courtney Halbert of Lodge 6, Cottonwood.
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SPJST Participates in Westfest Saturday, September 5, 2009 • West, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: 2009-2010 State Duchess Andi LaFountain and State Queen Grace Dusek, both of Lodge 17, New Tabor, State Duke Brandon Droste of Lodge 25, Ennis, and State King Jackson Durham of Lodge 92, Fort Worth are ready to ride in the Westfest parade. They rode in two red Corvettes through the parade. CENTER PHOTO: Pictured are, front, left to right, District Three Duchess Caroline Durham, State/District Three
King Jackson Durham, and State/District Three Duke Brandon Droste. Back: Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Leader Kay Weeks, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, Lodge 183 President Ann Pustejovsky, Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Leader Sheri Humphreys, and Rose Steinman and Angel Pace, both of Lodge 154. RIGHT PHOTO: State Youth Director John Hoelscher introduces the State Royalty at the cultural amphitheatre.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 6, Cottonwood President Milton Peterson, left, and Robert Lenart. PHOTO 2: Joe Bednar, left, and Robert Lenart cook the food outside the Lodge 6 booth. PHOTO 3: Left to right are Mark Kocian, Zachary Kocian, and Cecilia Curry. RIGHT PHOTO: Robert Lenart, left, Joe Bednar, center, and Larry Kocian. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Bar-
bara Kocian, left, and Julia Hrabel serve sausage and sauerkraut boats. BELOW PHOTO 2: Lynette Kocian scoops potatoes into the boats. BELOW PHOTO 3: Brian Shafer and Sandy Kocian assist customers at the booth window. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Colton Kocian enjoys watching all of the action inside the booth!
LEFT PHOTO: Michael and Cecil Veselka, both of Lodge 66, Waco. PHOTO 2: Rose Steinman, left, of Lodge 154, Fort Worth and Victoria Smith of Lodge 47, Seaton. PHOTO 3: District Three Director John-
nie Krizan, left, and Joe Krizan ready for the Westfest parade. RIGHT PHOTO: Jonathan Holland enjoys Westfest with his grandfather John Vrla, both of Lodge 130, Dallas.
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District News
District Two Fall Meeting set for September 20 at Lodge 47, Seaton
Dear Members of District Two, It’s that time again for our District Two Fall Meeting. Sunday, September 20 is the date, and Lodge 47, Seaton is the place. Registration begins at 1 p.m. p.m. Your district officers met with Lodge 47 President Edwin Pechal to discuss our meeting, and he promised we would have a great meal. It will consist of fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn on the cob, coleslaw, bread, iced tea, and dessert. Wow - what a meal! As you know, this is our fun meeting, and we are going to provide a lot of things for you to do for fun. We will have two adult spin wheels and one youth spin wheel, a cake walk for all, guessing games, door prizes, and a lot of fellowship. The youth will have a silent auction, so if you would like to bring something for DYC Patsy to use for this, please do so. She will deeply
appreciate it. Also, we ask that you please bring cakes or some sort of sweets for the cake walk. Our theme or costume contest is to be western so get out your boots and cowboy hats and come on to Seaton on September 20. You may want to ride your stick horse ... We will be holding the Christmas ornament contest, both for the adults and youth. I know we have a lot of folks who can do this, so please make an ornament and bring it for the contest. You’ll be glad you did. Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 20 and come on out to Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall for a fun day with friends. Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch, District Two Vice President/ Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
District Five Fall Family Fun Day
Sunday, September 27, 2009 Times Square Entertainment 402 Grand Parkway South • Katy, Texas 77494 Hosted by SPJST Lodge 255, Katy 11 to 11:30 a.m. — Registration Registration for Contests—11 a.m. • Judging begins at 11:30 a.m. Youth – Christmas Ornaments (one per youth, individually handcrafted)
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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Social and Dinner (no charge) 12:30 p.m. — Greetings and Short Meeting
Call to Order .......................................Carolyn F. Beseda, District Five President Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance..................................District Five Youth Welcome..............................................C.W. Roberts, Lodge 255, Katy President Response...................................Patricia Bruce, District Five First Vice President Introduction of Guests ..................................Jo Ann Buri, Second Vice President Roll Call of Lodges .........................................................Sherry Miller, Secretary Announcements ................................Larry W. Pflughaupt, District Five Director Adjournment.............................................................................Carolyn F. Beseda 1 to 4 p.m. — Sports and Games Entertainment is for everyone from ages 4 to 99 years young! Bingo • Bowling • Billiards • Arcade Games • Dominoes 4 p.m. — Conclusion of Family Fun Day Activities —SPJST—
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Now’s the time to submit important dates for the 2010 SPJST Calendar! Attention, SPJST Districts, Lodges and Youth Clubs! Please send in your district/lodge/youth club important dates for the 2010 SPJST Calendar. These should be annual events (not monthly events). Deadline to submit dates is October 1, 2009. Submit dates to: Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447 - Attn: Melanie email: melaniez@v vm.com Lodge __________
Name_____________________ Phone____________________ District Seven sets September 26 Day Date bowling tournamentEvent in Seguin ______________ _____________________________________ _____________
cap (80 percent of 200) to determine an Attention all SPJST Bowlers and Fans! _____________ ______________ _____________________________________ average for the three games bowled. Make plans to attend the District _____________ ______________ _____________________________________ Seven Bowling Tournament on Satur- This will put each bowler on an equal _____________ ______________ _____________________________________ day, September 26, 2009, beginning at basis. _____________ ______________ _____________________________________ 12 noon. Come join in the fun and ex5. Each participant will bowl three _____________ ______________ _____________________________________ citement! Cheer on your lodge team as games. it competes for prizes while raising 6. Awards will be presented to the top money for the SPJST Education and three males and top three females for high Nature Center at Cooper Farm in series and high game in each division. Waldeck, Texas. All proceeds benefit 7. Cost will be $20 per person, or $60 SPJST ENC. for a team of four. The tournament will be held at 8. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. SportsWest Bowling Center, located at with the tournament starting at 12 noon. 308 State Highway 46 South in Seguin, 9. Walk-ins will be accepted from 11 to Texas, and is open to members and non- 11:30 a.m. on the day of the tournamembers. ment, provided lanes are available. Activities include a silent auction, 10. Teams will be assigned starting lane and the snack bar opens at noon and number at time of check-in. features a large menu of items that are 11. Any questions about the tournament priced reasonably. should be directed to SPJST State FraPre-registration is encouraged. ternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke (210) 413-3053 or District Seven Tournament Guidelines FAC Glen Pruski (956) 235-8014. 1. Tournament is open to all SPJST Forms can be downloaded from members and non-members. www.spjst.org or mail team name (if 2. There will be three divisions in applicable), name, lodge (if applicable), which to bowl. Pee Wee – Ages 6 to 12; Junior – ages 13 to 15; and adults – ages and address and $20 entry fee per bowler, or $60 per team, to Chester 16 and over. Jenke, 211 Cottonwood Lane, Seguin, 3. Teams will consist of four bowlers— Texas 78155. Also, please specify age any combination of men and women. Please note that individual entries will division: adult (ages 16 and over); be accepted. You do not need a full youth pee wee (ages 6 to 12); or youth team in order to enter the tournament. junior (ages 13 to 15). The deadline to pre-register is SepIndividual entries will be placed on a team. Lodges are encouraged to enter tember 19. Make checks payable to SPJST District Seven. multiple teams. Fraternally, 4. Winners will be determined at the Chester Jenke, State FAC close of the third game. The bowling center computer will calculate a handi—SPJST—
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Lodge 4 Hallettsville hosts Family Day
Dear Members, Our lodge held its annual Family Day on Sunday, August 30, 2009, at the Legion Hall beginning at 11 a.m. with registration. Greeters were Margaret Smotek and Evelyn Holy. Refreshments and visiting were enjoyed. At noon, President Joe Siptak welcomed everyone. District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom gave the meal blessing. A delicious meal of barbecue pork and sausage with the trimmings catered by Kolacny’s Bar-B-Que House was served along with a large variety of desserts brought by the members. A short meeting followed which began with the presentations of colors by Mark and Sarah Siptak and the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky introduced and recognized our guests — Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and wife Frances, District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and wife Kathy, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke and wife Colleen and State Field Representative Karen Kaspar. The 50-year members were then introduced and presented their pins— Diane Marie Hadley, Laddie Kurtz, James E. Voelkel and Estelle Barta who accepted the pin for her daughter Patricia Ann Chmelik.
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Unable to attend were David Ray Adams, Connie Pesek Ballou, Diana D. Hagens, Alfred J. Jonietz, Mary Kutach, Sylvester Kutach, Alvin Linhart, Jr., Allen Roy Vorsand, and our 75-year member Bertha Wasserbauer. Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus recognized our SPJST State YAD winners. Sarah Siptak won first place in individual talent, ages 12 to 14, with a dance that she preformed for the members. Jonathan Vahalik won first place in hobby kits and third place in science and education, ages 12 to 14. Jonathan is also District Six King. Mark Siptak and Jonathan Vahalik were each presented with a tee-shirt for attending LIT Camp. Susan Siptak and Philip Vahalik received tee-shirts for assisting at camp. Shirley also reminded members of the Adopt-a-Highway Program in which the lodge is participating. There will be a clean-up of a highway section on Sunday, September 20 after the meeting. Vice President/FAC Annie Vahalik conducted the door prize drawings. Prizes were donated by the lodge and SPJST items brought by SPJST Vice
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President Gene McBride. Lucky winners were Mark Siptak, Sarah Siptak, Evelyn Sklar, Laddie Kurtz, Joshua Siptak, Lillie Kolacny, Evelyn Holy, Theresa Voelkel, Jonathan Vahalik, Helen Zabransky, Annie Vahalik, Melvin Smolik, Earlene Muenster, Diane Hadley, Margaret Smotek, Suzanne Kurtz, Alvin J. Barta, Gaynell Chudej, Philip Vahalik, Joe Siptak, Maryssa Redding, Frances Melnar, Stella Blaha, Susan Siptak, Estelle Barta, Marvin Rabel, Jim Voelkel, Baylis Zak, Patricia Redding, Paul Voelkel, Chester Jenke, Colleen Jenke, and Kathy Ahlstrom. Youth club prize drawing winners were Margie Gallia, Kathy Ahlstrom, Gaye Galetka, Helen Zabransky, Kathy Smolik, Margaret Smotek, Lillie Balusek, Janice Kahanek, and Frances McBride. The rest of the afternoon was spent visiting and playing bingo sponsored by the youth club. Next Meeting—September 20 The next meeting will be September 20 - the third Sunday of the month - at the Legion Hall beginning at 2 p.m. Door prizes will be given, and lunch will be served. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 17 New Tabor reports on September meeting
President Randy Gaas called the September meeting of Lodge 17, New Tabor to order. Vice President Hildebrand secured signatures of members in attendance. Mrs. Henry led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolutions were discussed and will be read at the October meeting. Secretary Ben Trcalek, Jr. called the roll of officers. Youth Leader Mabrey Dowell and FAC Holly Narro were absent. Secretary Trcalek then read the minutes of our August meeting. With no additions or corrections, the minutes were approved. Under correspondence, Secretary Trcalek reported on the Czech Feszt which will be held on October 31 at Miller Park in Temple. Treasurer Stanley Mrnustik gave his report. He also read the list of new members: Brandon Powell, Kimber Dowell, Tonya Ihlenfeldt, Brysen Suehs, John Suehs, and Connie Maresh. All new members were accepted by acclamation. Mrs. Susan Skrabanek gave the FAC report for Holly. She shared that our mid-year report has been sent to the Home Office. Mrs. Skrabanek also gave the youth leader report for Mabrey Dowell. She invited all members to attend the youth club’s annual banquet and grandparents appreciation which will be held on Sunday, September 13. The meal consists of barbecue and trimmings provided by the youth club. Mrs. Skrabanek gave the hall report. The hall has made improve-
Lodge 17, New Tabor Honors 50- and 75-Year Members
Lodge 17, New Tabor honored its 50- and 75-year members recently. Honorees included Susan Skrabanek, Dick Dusek, and Johnnie Ruth Homeyer. CENTER PHOTO: Johnnie Ruth Homeyer was rec-
ognized for 75 years of membership in SPJST. RIGHT PHOTO: The beautifully decorated refreshment table. —Submitted by Lisa Blum, Reporter
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ments: replaced ceiling tiles and bar floor. The water well was inspected and only needed minor repairs. There was not any old business at this time. Under new business, Treasurer Mrnustik asked about our lodge supporting the annual youth kolache show. A motion was made by Susan Skrabanek and seconded by Kyle Skrabanek that we donate funds to support this event. The motion was approved. Mrs. Skrabanek also reported the lodge has agreed to sell beer at the Kolache Festival this year. The VFW which has had this booth in the past has decided not to participate. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Next Meeting—October 4 Our next meeting will be at 2 p.m. on October 4. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Blum, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton hosts District Two Fall Fun Day
Dear Members, The District Two Fall Meeting will be held at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall this Sunday, September 20. Registration is from 1 to 2 p.m. which also includes the registration of the Christmas ornament contest entries. This contest is for youth and adults. You can find the rules on page 38 of the youth rulebook or go to www.spjst.org. A brief business meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Following the meeting, there will be games for all ages. Members will be able to join in the fun with spinning wheels, a cake walk, a prize drawing, door prizes, and
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Lodge 24, Cyclone supports SPJST Education and Nature Center
Lodge 24, Cyclone presents a check to SPJST State Youth Director John Hoelscher of SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm, center. Presenting the check are, left to right, Lodge 24 Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska, Secretary Margaret Mikeska, President Daniel Wilde, and Youth Leader Joan Vanicek.
visiting with new and old friends. Each person is asked to bring a cake for the cake walk and items for the country store (canned goods, paper goods, crafts, etc.). The meal will be provided by the district with a very minimal charge to each person. The district youth club will have a youth spinning wheel, also. A silent auction will be set up with the proceeds to go toward their annual lock-in held in late fall. Members are asked to bring an item for the auction. We hope to see you all at the District Two Fall Meeting at Lodge 47. Join us—we know you will enjoy yourself. And, of course, guests are always welcome. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 63 Sweet Home plans picnic in the park
It’s time for our annual picnic in the park! On Sunday, September 20, 2009, beginning at 12 noon, Lodge 63, Sweet Home will have its picnic at the Green-Dickson Park in Shiner. It is a lovely park with many campsites, a playground for the kids, and (usually) a flowing creek where we hold a fishing tournament for the kids. This year, however, with the extensive drought, there is very little water for our tournament. So instead of fishing, we hope to have other games for our youth. We will begin with a social hour at 12 noon, followed by hot dogs and
hamburgers with all the trimmings. Members are asked to bring a dessert if they wish. Someone with a birthday in July, August, or September will win a birthday cake baked by Ann Moseley. After the meal, a short business meeting will be held. Door prizes will be awarded after the meeting. If by chance there is inclement weather, call Donald Zabransky (361) 293-6271 for the new picnic location. I hope to see all of you at our annual outing on September 20! Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 66, Waco reports on August meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Milan Dujka, III at Linden Hall in Elm Mott on August 16, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. with all officers present. There were 30 members and four guests present at today’s meeting. Guests were Patrick Cantu, Edward Vorderkunz, Russell Jakubik, and Nora Lee Zavodny. Also present was 2009-2010 Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Michele Barak. Please come again. The flag was presented, and the members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the July 19 meeting, and they were approved as read. Chairman of the Board Brother George Pauling stated that the board met today and had Secretary of the Board Sister Darlene Engelke read the minutes of that meeting. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report.
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Clint Cox, left, and Jr. Wilson, right, update the walls and cabinets with new paint in the Human Resource Administrator’s office at the SPJST
Home Office last week. RIGHT PHOTOS: Jr. proudly displays the finished job!
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Chairman of the Entertainment Committee Sister Janie Dujka reported that today, corny dogs, pork and beans, and banana pudding will be served. For the September 20 meeting, chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, bread, and desserts will be served. This is our anniversary meeting. FAC Sister Mary Alice Langlotz read her monthly letter from State FAC Chester Jenke. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the cheer and condolence committee reported that she sent a sympathy card to the family of Mary Karlik on the death of their mother Mary. Mary was District Three Secretary. Sister Dorothy Gerlich congratulated Louie and Dorothy Veselka on the 57th wedding anniversary on August 9. Congratulations are in order also to Gene and Dorothy Gerlich for their granddaughter Gena Weeks who was first runner-up State Queen at State Youth Achievement Day. Brother Louie Veselka reported that there were no grievances. Brother Milan Dujka had no insurance report. Youth Leader Sister Debbie Galler reminded members of the memorial that will be presented at the September meeting. Sister Debbie presented Eric Wallace with a lovely Leader-InTraining tee-shirt.
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Sister Darlene Engelke read the names of candidates for membership—Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. wrote up Heather R. McNair. She was accepted into Lodge 66. Adult door prize winner was Michael Galler. Winner of 50-50 was Alan Stearnes. August birthday celebrants were Dorothy Veselka, Mary Lou Urbanek, and Mary Helen Gonzales. Next Meeting—September 20 The next board of directors and entertainment committee meeting will be on September 20 with the regular lodge meting beginning at 2:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland supports local churches
The meeting of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland was called to order by President Doni Powell on September 5, 2009, at 4 p.m. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members.
Lo d ge 8 1, N ee d vi l l e m e m b er : liv ely at 90
Edna Woytek, a former resident She has two daughters Iona Boyd of Needville, Texas, for 86 years, and Debbie Vaello; five grandchilcelebrated her dren; two great90th birthday on grandchildren; September 1, and is expecting 2009. Her sister another in NoLydia Jenson was vember. 95 on the same Presently, day. She has been she is living in a member of St. Houston in a rePaul’s Presbytetirement commurian Church and nity. She would of SPJST Lodge love to hear from 81, Needville her many friends since 1940. and remember You may rethe “good ol’ member seeing days” with them her working in so give her a call her vegetable (281) 469-2589. garden or her May God flower beds if you bless you with Edna Woytek drove by her many, many more birthdays, house or in the shoe department at Weiner’s or Ko- Mother. We love you so much! —SPJST— curek’s Flower Shop in Rosenberg.
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Lodge 66, Waco recognizes August birthday celebrants
August birthday celebrants were recognized at the Lodge 66, Waco meeting. They are, left to right, Dorothy Veselka, Mary Lou Urbanek, and Mary Helen Gonzalez. Happy birthday, ladies!
All officers were present. Sales agents absent were Joe Liles, Vicki Slye, Jim Wiest, and Frank Horak. Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the August meeting. They were approved as read. She also read a thank you from the Lillie Martinets family; a thank you from Jewel Wolf for the plant during her illness; and a thank you from Anita Tubbs for the donation to the Holland Hornets cheerleaders. Treasurer Paula Weir gave the financial report. It was approved as presented. FAC Risa Pajestka gave a report on upcoming events including Grandparents Day on September 13 and Czech Feszt Day in Temple on October 31. Three new members were voted in by the membership. Doni Powell reported an audit had been done on all accounts and were found to be okay. She also reported the Holland Youth Boosters event at the lodge on Saturday, September 12 and RVOS meeting on Sunday, September 13. The board of directors voted to give $200 each to five churches—St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger; St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett; Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Corn Hill; First Baptist Church in Holland; and St. Stephens Catholic Church in Salado. Cyril Pajestka reported on the school supplies drive; it was a success. Over 1,000 articles were collected. Risa Pajestka thanked all who donated. Sister Doni stated that she was re-
signing as president of Lodge 80 effective immediately. She will remain as bingo chairperson. Thanks, Doni, for a job well done. On the sick list is Natalie Spinn. In the door prize drawing, the winners were Cyril Pajestka, Arthur Peevey, Risa Pajestka, James Sladecek, and Silveria Tschoerner. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. for happy hour. Next Meeting—October 5 October 5 is the date of the next meeting at 4 p.m. See you then! Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—
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Scenes from Lodge 48, Beyersville Family Fun Day SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville held its first Family Fun Day on Sunday, August 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. We started off small hoping to make it bigger and better next year. We invited Lodges 29, Taylor; 18, Elgin; and 20, Granger to join us. We were blessed with over 80 people in attendance. We had a giant water slide for the youngsters and the young-atheart. Inside, the adults played dominoes, cards, or just visited. We also had folks playing ping-pong and air hockey as well as other board games.
Sunday, August 23, 2009 • Lodge 48, Beyersville Hall
The best treat was for the girls who had their faces painted so decoratively by Ellen Hannington. At 4 p.m., John Wuensche and Robert Leshikar along with their lovely assistants fired (operative word for one of the guys!) up their grills. It wasn’t long before the smell of fresh grilled wieners and hamburgers brought us to our knees. After a prayer, we all ate. We had about 20 door prizes for the kids and 10 for the adults. The kids went home ready for bed with the early morning buzz of school starting.
The rest of us - well, we’re just tired, but thankful for such a great turnout and support from our sister lodges. We were so glad that Ray Nelson and his family made it from Elgin. Jesse and Linda Pospisil, their grandchildren, the Frankie Pustejovskys as well as Steve, Theresa, Kaitlyn, Allison, Jordyn Cocke, joined us from the Taylor lodge along with Lucille Trcka and Anton Pokorny. We thank the Larry Beran family for the donation of the buns, the Jody Wolfs for getting all the meat pre-
pared, John and Roger for grilling, the committee for getting everything else together, and the members for bringing the desserts and working. Together, we make it happen. Next year, we are hoping to invite all of District Two to join us for this last day of summer break. We express our gratitude to Lodge 18, Elgin for its generous donation of $100 towards our expenses. Fraternally, Denisse Wuensche, Reporter —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 48, Beyersville members get the kitchen ready. PHOTO 2: The Cockes brought their canopy so that parents could watch
the fun! PHOTO 3: Face painting draws a crowd. RIGHT PHOTO: Fun face painting time!
LEFT PHOTO: Teens play cards. PHOTO 2: Ping-pong was a big draw. PHOTO 3: The water slide is waiting its turn for fun, fun, fun! RIGHT
PHOTO: Gilbert, Demetra, Bret, and Karl practice for the 42 tournament.
LEFT PHOTO: Allison and Kaitlyn take a turn on the water slide. PHOTO 2: John Wuensche takes his eyes off his grill long enough to chat with Jesse and Frankie. PHOTO 3: Kayla W. waits for Amy and Kayla H. to slide down. RIGHT PHOTO: Even the youngsters had to take a break. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Robert gets his grill ready. PHOTO 2: The tykes really en-
joyed the pool party. PHOTO 3: Bonnie and Donna get a five-second timeout to catch their breaths. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 18, Elgin President Charles Wilson, right, presents a $100 check to Bobby Wuensche to help with the expenses of Beyersville Fun Day. Lodge 48 is very grateful for Elgin’s generosity. Thanks to everyone who attended our fun day!
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Scenes from Lodge 84, Dallas Meeting
Sunday, August 16, 2009 • Lodge 84, Dallas Hall • Submitted by Ben Jarma, Vice President
Lodge 84, Dallas members met on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at 2 p.m. After the meeting, a delicious potluck meal was enjoyed by all. Then, after the meal and visiting, we played bingo and had prizes. It was a lot of fun. We invite and encourage other
Lodge 84 members to join us. Please do. We need to revive the moments of friendships and getting together and make plans for future generations as well as the present. Get away from the television sets and things that interfere with a lot of us too often. It’s a fact!
We will be looking for you at the next meeting on Sunday, September 20 at 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish for the potluck dinner. I have enjoyed my lodge and SPJST activities for 52 years. I hope to see a lot of you returning to your Vice President Ben Jarma and President Justine Yeager invite you to Lodge 84. The next meeting is Sunday, September 20 at 2 p.m.
lodge roots. It really can be fun and enjoyable. Give it an effort. We need you. Fraternally, Ben Jarma Vice President —SPJST—
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Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Fund expresses thanks
The Scholarship Committee wishes to thank Carol Globke for her donation to the scholarship fund. The committee also wishes to thank the membership for your continuous support with saving aluminum cans and a special thank you to those who are responsible for taking them to the recycling center for us. Donations for our scholarships keep insuring a bright and successful future for our youth. Sincerely, Scholarship Committee —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Committee recognizes donors
Donations have been made to the SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Fund. The scholarship committee greatly appreciates the generosity of our members and their desire to remember our beloved departed members. In Memory of Ed Miculka from Josephine and Leander Pflughaupt In Memory of Jerry Hurta from Ann Nell and Emil Kuropata In Memory of Robert Martinak from Celestine and Rudy Darilek
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L od g e 88, H o ust on me mb er ce lebrate s 80th birth day
On August 30, 2009, Helbert bert thanked his family for all the Pechacek celebrated his 80th birth- hard work they did in planning his party and day with a for the dinner and time they dance held took in at Lodge decorating 88, Housthe hall. ton. The The many celebraballoons, tion was streamers hosted by and other his childecoradren Patrit i o n s c i a throughout Morrison, the ballG a r y Helbert Pechacek with wife Willie Mae r o o m Pechacek, Linda Pechacek, Larry Pechacek, made the party very festive. He also and Kim Irarra, and grandchildren thanked all his family and friends for coming to help celebrate this special and great-grandchildren. The ballroom was filled with day. Submitted by, family and friends who had a great Jo Ann Buri time dining and dancing all evening. —SPJST— Before the evening ended, HelIn Memory of Helen Kubicek from Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Kruse
In Memory of Calvin Orsag from Ann Nell and Emil Kuropata In Memory of Ed Dowling from Betty Hurta
In Memory of Bobby Miller from Ann Nell and Emil Kuropata In Memory of Louis Hanus from Clara and Johnny Broz
Lodge 130, Dallas invites members to dinner, meeting
Stanley Vrla and Roseann Parma are pictured at the August 16 Lodge 130, Dallas meeting held at Backcountry Barbecue. The next meeting is Sunday, September 20 at Matt’s Rancho Martinez Restaurant at 6332 LaVista Drive in Dallas at 5 p.m.
In Memory of King Hegwood from Betty Hurta Esther and Jimmy Heinsohn Ann Nell and Emil Kuropata Charles Pustejovsky Fraternally, Carol Havemann Chairman Scholarship Committee —SPJST—
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Lodge 88, Houston: good luck, college freshmen
Lodge 88, Houston wishes the following graduates “good luck!” as each embarks on a new adventure in college. Each graduate was awarded a scholarship from Lodge 88, and we look forward to hearing from each of them as continue their education. Kathryne Elane Andreo Kathryne is the daughter of Tamara and Karl Pflughaupt and Thomas Andreo; granddaughter of Dorothy and Larry Pflughaupt; and great-granddaughter of Josephine and Leander Pflughaupt. She is a graduate of Cypress Woods High School. She is attending Lone Star College-Cy-Fair.
Caitlyn August Fisher Caitlyn is the daughter of Mary and Lewis Fisher and the granddaughter of Erlene Hoffman. She is a graduate of Cy-Fair High School and is attending Gannon University.
Leigha Alene Huble Leigha is the daughter of Vicci and David Huble and the granddaughter of Helen Hegwood and the late King Hegwood. She is a graduate of Klein Forest High School and is attending Tomball Community College. Kathryn Eileen Nowak Kathryn is the daughter of Cora and Theodore Nowak and the grand-
Ambassador Rose Steinman proudly promotes Czech Feszt
Lodge 154, Fort Worth member Rose Steinman and Larry Laznovsky of Lodge 135, Ennis are pictured at the Sokol Slet in Fort Worth in June. Sister Steinman was named Czech Feszt Ambassador in 2008 at the event in Temple. She has proudly promoted the event throughout the state in 2009.
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daughter of Celestine and Rudy Darilek. She is a graduate of St. Agnes Academy and is attending Blinn College - Bryan Campus. —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston seeks bar help
Greetings, Vestnik Readers! Well, school has started, but the activities keep going strong. Thursday night bingo at the lodge had a great summer showing—a little slower, but still keeping us busy. The Ladies Go Texan Committee put on a fundraiser and auction on August 22, and we had a great turnout for that. Saturday dances have picked up, and we are still doing well with rentals. That said, we are looking for some bar help with these events. We serve beer, soda and water so no past bar experience is needed. Thursday night
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bingo, Saturday night dances, and various rental activities throughout the week. Please call (713) 854-1204 or email Susan Kelly@garygreene.com if you would like to come join us or if you would just like to put some extra cash in your pocket! Thanks, Susan Kelly —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth: Czech Heritage Day this Sunday
Doors open at 4 p.m. this Saturday, September 20, 2009, for this annual celebration at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Music is by the Mikula’s from 7 until 11 p.m. Riscky’s will provide their great barbecue dinner and all the trim-
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mings, and the youth club will be open from 7:30 until 10.30 p.m. Bring your friends and celebrate with us. Special thanks to Vestnik Editor Melanie and Communication Assistant Katherine of the SPJST Home Office for their help with this annual event.
Country-Western Dancing We had a very nice crowd on Sunday, September 6 with music by Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band. It is the band that opens their performance with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “God Bless America.” Randy, we thank you most sincerely for that extra nice touch and display of patriotism. Al Kercho —SPJST—
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Lodge 92 Fort Worth invites all to Czech Heritage Day
SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth invites you to celebrate its 99th anniversary on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the lodge hall—National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road in Fort Worth, Texas 76114; hall phone (817) 624-1361. Doors open at 4 p.m. Adult admission is $8, and ages 12 and under will be admitted free of charge with a paid adult admission. Riscky’s Barbecue will served dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Adults are $8 per plate; children ages 12 years and under are $4 per plate. Entertainment includes accordion music from 4 to 5 p.m.; Memory Makers Czech Choir from 5 to 5:30 p.m.; and youth talent from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
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same children as they entered adulthood and followed their dreams and goals for their futures.
It is with special pleasure and respect that we recognize our sister, Bessie Petr, for her stamina, devotion, unflappable patience and infinite love for several generations of our children. Thank you, Bessie!” When she mentioned my name, I was deeply surprised. I had no clue she was talking about me. When I saw everyone looking at me, like I should know who she was referring to, it finally dawned on me that she was talking about me. Now, coming down from the clouds, I want to thank the Krouzek Circle for giving me this high honor of “teacher.” You really made my day! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely yours, Bessie Petr —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Krouzek members brought their own lunches—just like in their old school days. RIGHT PHOTO: Carolyn Nemec was one of the many members who brought her school lunch along with something to “show and tell” about her old school days: hers was a picture and story of the old Creechville School she and other members attended. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: This is just one of the tables where Krouzek members shared old school gossip with each other as they used to do during lunchtime at school. Pictured
are Mary Kubin, Lillian Jones, Bessie Petr, Martha Frnka, and new member Anne Hoefler, and Carolyn Nemec at the table “next door.” BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Members brought their school memorabilia and placed it on the “show and tell” table until it was their turn to show their item and tell their story. Next month, for October, we’re having a scavenger hunt and a Halloween theme. See you then! —Submitted by Carole Faraizl Lodge 84, Dallas
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The opening ceremony is at 6 p.m. followed by the parade of costumes at 6:20 p.m. Special entertainment will be featured from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The Jodie Mikula Orchestra will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. The youth club will have the kitchen open from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., and the Ladies Circle will have a cake walk. Please come out and join in this day of Czech heritage celebration! —SPJST—
jvrla@cebridge.net. Fraternally, John Vrla, President —SPJST—
Lodge 130, Dallas meets this Sunday
giance. Vice President Bennie welcomed Jo and Howard Bear to the meeting. The minutes for August were read, followed by the treasurer’s report given by Edith Karas. Highlights of the FAC Newsletter were covered, and Vice President Stolarski read the letter from Donnie Victorick regarding reductions in the field force. Since the theme for the Austin County Fair parade is board games, the SPJST Float will feature the Twister game. Good luck to Melanie and David on designing the float in this theme. With no other business to discuss, Edith Karas made the motion to adjourn, with a second by Jo Bear.
Dear Members, The next meeting of Lodge 130, Dallas will be located at Matt’s Rancho Martinez, located at 6332 La Vista Road in Dallas, Texas 75214 (Lakewood Area), on September 20 at 5 p.m. I would like to ask for members attending the meeting to please RSVP to (214) 906-3385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net so a dinner count can be provided. I hope to see all at the September meeting, and please contact me if you would like to get anything on the meeting agenda (214) 906-3385 or
Next Meeting—October 13 The next meeting is scheduled for October 13. Fraternally, Bernice Stolarski, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 141, Sealy reports on Lodge 169 September meeting Brenham The September 2009 meeting was welcomes called to order by Vice President Bennie Stolarski with the Pledge of Alle- new sales agent
SPJST Lodge 169, Brenham met on Thursday, August 27, 2009, for their regular meeting at Bilski’s Camphouse. Pizza and root beer were served for the meal. The meeting was attended by a nice-sized group including Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Victorick and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Jenke. Door prizes were won by Annette Bilski, Leroy Kamas, Steven Bliznak, Alois Zientek, Lenora Bliznak, and Glenda Weyand. The next meeting will be on the fourth Thursday—October 22—at Bilski Camp House. Mr. Rodney Williams of Brenham was appointed as a new sales agent for Lodge 169. We hope that Rodney can be in attendance at the next meeting.
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We were happy to have Father Zientek from Sealy attend the meeting. All seemed to have a nice time. We appreciate the SPJST representatives coming to the meeting and giving us good information and guidance. Leroy Kamas, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 258, Seguin meets Sept. 26
The September meeting for Lodge 258, Seguin will be held on Saturday, the 26th, following the District Seven Bowling Tournament. Rather than meet on the fourth Sunday as scheduled, it was decided in August to hold the meeting after the conclusion of the bowling tournament. We are looking forward to a successful bowling tournament and hope to see everyone there! Carrie Origas, Reporter —SPJST—
SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm Progress Update 3 Cabin Foundations Begin September 4, 2009; Grounds Clean-Up Continues
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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!
Surovik-Nedbalek families
The Surovik-Nedbalek families reunion is Sunday, September 20, 2009, at American Legion Hall Post 115, located on Highway 159 East in Bellville, Texas 77418. Doors open at 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish, your family and friends, and join the fun! For questions or directions, call John Beasley (979) 204-1560. Submitted by, John Beasley Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—
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Kulhanek family
The 37th Kulhanek family reunion for descendants of Antonin and Celestine Kulhanek will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009, at the KJT Building next to St. John’s Catholic Church in Fayetteville. A potluck luncheon will proceed at 1 p.m. Bread and beverages will be provided. Planned activities include the traditional guessing game, door prizes, silent auction and prize drawing. Donations will be accepted for all activities. Monetary gifts are encouraged to help fund the reunion expenses. For more information, please contact Jerry or Karen Kulhanek at email itsmeo217@yahoo.com. Submitted by, Lodge Jerry Kulhanek, Sr. Lodge 142, Houston —SPJST—
In Memoriam
In Memory of Lillie Konvicka
Lillie Eleanora Konvicka, age 73, passed away at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston on Thursday, July 30, 2009, after a courageous battle with liver and lung cancer. Visitation and rosary were held at Heights Funeral Home in Houston on Tuesday, August 4. Funeral mass was Wednesday, August 5 at St. Charles’ Borromeo Catholic Church in Houston with Reverend John Cahoon officiating. Burial was in St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery in Damon, Texas. She attended elementary school in Hallettsville and later in Damon, Texas, where she also attended junior high school. Lillie graduated from Needville High School. She was an outstanding volleyball player and traveled with the Amateur Volleyball Association across the United States. After high school, Lillie worked in Houston and attended Southwestern Business University. She then worked for a local radio station and for television station Channel 11 for many years as a secretary. Later, Lillie
worked for Foley’s Department Store as a buyer secretary. She attended court reporting school and became a court reporter. She was also a staff service supervisor for Harris County Juvenile Probation. Lillie retired after 26 years. She was very patriotic and supported Disabled Veterans of America. Lillie was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. She was very kind-hearted and hardworking. She is preceded in death by brother Patrick Konvicka in September 2007; and oldest brother Bennie Konvicka in 1997. Survivors include brother August Konvicka; sisters Georgie Konvicka and Leona Konvicka; several nieces and nephews; many cousins; and a host of friends. Memorials may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 501 Tidwell Road, Houston, Texas 77022; or St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, P.O. Box 309, Damon, Texas 77430, Attn: Reverend Joseph Pham. May she rest in eternal peace. —SPJST—
Machu family
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The 38th Annual Machu Reunion will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009, at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville hall, located on FM 619, southeast of Taylor. This reunion is held each year to honor the memory of our ancestors, Pavel and Rozina (Trlica) Machu, Martin and Anna (Zetak) Machu, and Josef and Rozina (Mazac) Machu, who arrived in Texas in the early 1870s from central Moravia. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., and lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Meat, tea, lemonade, coffee, paper goods, and cutlery will be provided. Each family is asked to bring two additional dishes – salads, vegetables or desserts. We will again hold a silent and a live auction, so please plan to bring a unique item or two to contribute. The Machu Family Cookbook will be available at $10 each. These include many old favorite Czech recipes and make wonderful gifts. Save postage by purchasing several at the reunion. Please pass this reunion information to all family members and urge
Expression of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee, on behalf of the members of Lodge 9, Snook, extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our dear member, WILLIE MAE CURREY, age 74, of Bryan who passed away on Friday, August 21, 2009, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 23 at Hillier Funeral Home. Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, August 24 at Hillier Funeral Home. The Willie Mae Currey Reverends Bob Bray and Jesse Meyers officiated. Burial followed at Bryan City Cemetery. Willie Mae was born on September 2, 1934, near Snook, Texas, to William and Theresa Mikeska. She worked for Texas A&M University at the Department of Veterinary Medicine as a laboratory technician for more than 31 years, until her retirement in 1988. She was a member of First Christian Church in Bryan for many years where she sang in the choir and was an elder.
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everyone to attend. If possible, bring your pictures, photo albums, family heirlooms and memorabilia to share. For further information, please contact Vic Holubec (512) 863-0260 or email vcholubec@aol.com; or Nancy Machu (512) 218-1559 or email nbmachu@aol.com. Submitted by, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
October 4 families—at Ondrasek-Surovik Cookʼs Point Community Center, Caldwell, Texas. For information, call Viola (979) 260-1237; Robert (979) 272-8157; or Adele (979) 8789. Submitted by Adele Englemann, Lodge 9, Snook.
October 17 Prikryl-Zrubek-Valla families—at SPJST Lodge 20, Granger Hall. For information, contact Eugene G. Pavlat (254) 778-8954 or email egpavlat@aol.com; or Luciana Jarma (254) 771-3904 or email pauline@vvm.com. Submitted by Eugene G. Pavlat, Lodge 80, Holland. —SPJST—
She loved going on vacation, especially to the beach. She enjoyed crocheting, listening to her Saturday morning polka music show, watching sports, especially NASCAR racing, and she never missed an episode of “Deal or No Deal.” Her family always came first to her, and she never missed an opportunity to tell her family that she loved them and cherished them. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband Hal D. Currey; daughter Melinda Kay Currey; and sisters and brothers-in-law Doris and Thomas Ryan and Frances and Elias Urbanosky. Survivors include brother and sister-in-law John E. and Shirley Mikeska of Bryan; special nieces and nephews, who took loving care of her special needs, Rich and Fran Ryan of Bryan and Becky and Ben Accurso, Jr. of Caldwell; beloved pet and companion Macey; godson Jake Urbanosky of Snook; many other special nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and other relatives; and numerous beloved friends. Resolution Committee Maude Jakubik Ann Schoeneman —SPJST—
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Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club reports youth invites all on August meeting to District Five Fall Family Fun Day Dear Members,
We had our monthly Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club meeting on August 23, 2009. We discussed and voted on having our District Five social at the Houston Zoo. Everyone is to bring a sack lunch, and the district will be providing drinks. We also signed thank you cards for Lodge 142, Houston who donated money to our camp expenses, Dorothy and Larry W. Pflughaupt for providing food at camp, and to Lodge 88 for donating paper goods. We received a handout and discussed upcoming events throughout the remainder of the year and through May of next year. The meeting adjourned, and we had refreshments afterwards. Don’t forget that District Five Fall Family Day, hosted by the Katy lodge, is scheduled for Sunday, September 27 at Times Square Entertainment. Our Christmas ornament contest will be on that day, also. Hope to see everyone there. Fraternally, Jessica Schoen, Reporter —SPJST—
Dear Members, District Five will have its fall family fun day on Sunday, September 27, 2009, in Katy, Texas, at Times Square Entertainment on Grand Parkway from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will also have our Christmas ornament contest that day. Remember that you cannot use a kit; the completed ornament cannot be larger than six inches; and no food items are allowed. The complete rules can be found in the rule book online at www.spjst.org. Click the “Youth” link, and the ornament directions are on page 38. I hope to see many of my friends there. Fraternally, Allison Wockenfuss, age 12 Secretary —SPJST—
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Youth Christmas Ornament Contest Guidelines
What is it? Each year, the SPJST sponsors a Christmas ornament contest at each district’s fall meeting/fun day for youth members to showcase their creative ability. Who can enter? SPJST members entering kindergarten to high school senior.
Contest Date Christmas ornaments will be judged at each district’s annual fall meeting/fun day.
The Rules ❒ Each youth member may enter one ornament.
❒ Youth member must be present at the district meeting and during the award presentation to win.
❒ Ornament must be youth member’s own creation.
❒ All ornaments must be homemade. No store bought, finished ornaments or pre-assembled kits allowed.
❒ May use any material appropriate for a Christmas ornament. Food is not appropriate. Styrofoam balls are acceptable.
❒ Overall size for ornament must be no larger than six inches, excluding ornament hanger.
Judging The DYC will secure judges for the contest. Ornaments will be judged on: Creative Ability....................45 points Skill and Design...................35 points Appearance/Neatness...........20 points
Awards Winners will receive ribbons. One winning ornament in each of the following age categories will be selected: Ages Post Kindergarten to 8 Ages 9 to 11 Ages 12 to 14 Ages 15 to High School Senior
The four winning ornaments from each district will be sent to the SPJST Home Office in Temple where they will be displayed on the SPJST Youth Christmas Tree in the Home Office lobby. The four winning ornaments from each district will receive a certificate of recognition. A picture of the SPJST Youth Christmas Tree will be featured on the front page of the Vestnik with the winners’ names. —SPJST—
Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Club enjoys District One outing
Lodge 88, Houston youth excited about fall fun day
Dear Members, District Five will have its fall family day on Sunday, September 27, 2009. I can’t wait! It is going to be fun. See you there. Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, age 5 —SPJST—
Lodge 186, Caldwell youth and adults are pictured on their way to Schlitterbahn on August 3, 2009, for the District One end-of-summer fun day. We all had a great time. I hope to see all youth members at the 2009 Burleson County Fair Parade which is set for Saturday, September 19. —Submitted by Grace Vann, Reporter
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Scenes from District Five Youth Outing to Houston Zoo Saturday, August 29, 2009 • Houston, Texas
Dear Members, We had our District Five outing at the zoo. We were split up into groups and were given questions about the animals at the zoo and had to find the an-
Our group was Ryan and Denae swers. Bronikowski, Sean Moncrief, Mathieu and Lea Barcak, Abby Brogdon, and Jessica and Tyler Schoen. I think we all enjoyed playing in the prairie dogs’
tunnels inside the children’s zoo. It was a fun day! Fraternally, Jessica and Tyler Schoen —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: District Five Youth Club members and adults at the zoo. CENTER PHOTO: Enjoying the train ride are Jessica Schoen, Mathieu Barcak, Tyler Schoen, Sean Moncrief, Margie and Richard Moncrief, Jefferey and Lea Barcak, and Abby Brogdon. RIGHT PHOTO: Tyler Schoen, Ryan Bronikowski, Jessica Schoen, Sean Moncrief, Denae Bronikowski, Abby Brogdon, and Mathieu Barcak in front of the elephant exhibit.
BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Group in bald eagle’s nest are Ryan Bronikowski, Tyler and Jessica Schoen, Sean Moncrief, Abby Brogdon, and Denae Bronikowski. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Lea Barcak and Abby Brogdon in prairie dog tunnel. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Ryan and Denae Bronikowski, Sean Moncrief, Abby Brogdon, Jessica and Tyler Schoen, and Mathieu Barcak at the reptile house
TOP LEFT PHOTO: The train! The train! PHOTO 2: Ryan and Denae Bronikowski, Sean Moncrief, Jessica Schoen, Lea and Mathieu Barcak, Tyler Schoen, and Abby Brogdon stop for a pose. PHOTO 3: Tyler Schoen and Sean Moncrief in the prairie dog tunnel! RIGHT PHOTO:
Pretty cool Alligator! BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Denae Bronikowski in prairie dog tunnel. PHOTO 2: One of the zoo’s newest additions—a baby giraffe! PHOTO 3: Mathieu Barcak in the prairie dog tunnel! PHOTO 4: Prairie dog watches kids. RIGHT PHOTO: Jessica Schoen.
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Keeping teen drivers safe behind the wheel
(StatePoint) For many kids and parents, the term “back-to-school” conjures trips to the mall for school supplies and new clothes, and an end to summer vacations. For many teens heading off to high school and college, it may mean their first set of keys and, finally, their own car. Regardless of how excited your child is about driving, the idea of putting a teen behind the wheel and the cost associated with doing so can be daunting for any parent. However, teaching teens to drive safely and putting them in safe and affordable vehicles can help calm parental nerves. For starters, teen drivers should learn to pay attention in the front seat. Distracted driving is the leading cause of accidents among teens, as many are preoccupied with cell phones, texting and fiddling with MP3 players. According to a new survey of young drivers conducted by the National Organizations for Youth Safety and the Allstate Foundation, an alarming 83 percent of teens admit they talk on cell phones while driving and 68 percent confess to texting behind the wheel. Teaching teens to drive safely is only part of the solution. The cars young drivers drive can be just as important as how they drive them. Many parents peruse Craig's List or other Web sites for used vehicles for their sons and daughters, with mixed results. While inexpensive vehicles can be found through these channels, many of these vehicles come with checkered pasts and without warranties or safety certifications. Certified pre owned vehicles - used vehicles that pass a rigorous screening process administered by the auto manufacturer - offer the best of both worlds. Most automobile manufacturers offer certified pre owned programs that provide varying levels of assurance and vehicle inspections. For instance, Toyota's Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV) program ensures a particularly rigorous process when it comes to safety. As previously-owned Toyota vehicles are turned in at dealerships, Toyota inspects them to determine which have potential to become a TCUV. These vehicles then undergo a minimum 160-point manufacturer inspection process that scrutinizes safety features, maintenance and up-
keep, and makes any necessary repairs and updates. Those that pass are given the TCUV label and find their way back onto a Toyota certified dealer lot. A certified pre-owned vehicle will not only receive inspection by a certified mechanic, but may also receive a CARFAX report for possible past accidents in which the vehicle may have been involved and a check of the automaker's recall and repair program database to ensure it has received manufacturer recommended modifications. Of course, when it comes to buying a car for teens, price is almost always a consideration. Here, too, certified pre-owned vehicles shine. Automakers like Toyota and its TCUV program provide the perks of buying a new vehicle -- including new-car financing rates and a factory backed warranty -benefits the average used car doesn't offer. And shopping for certified pre owned vehicles is as easy as hitting the Web, as most offer Web sites like TCUV's site at www.toyotacertified.com. No one wants to see their little ones grow up and take to the road, but at least you can send them off safely without breaking the bank. —SPJST—
Lodge 186, Caldwell Welcomes New Youth Club Member
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Lodge 186, Caldwell welcomes Sheila Budnik, age six, to the youth club. She is the daughter of Mary and Doug Dean, and she has one brother Dalton Dean and one sister Kymber Dean. Sheila likes to ride bikes, swim, read, and play dress up. She is in the first grade at Caldwell Elementary. She is a member of Deanville 4-H and Caldwell Girl Scouts. —SPJST—
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Lodge 186, Caldwell Welcomes New Youth Club Member
DALTON DEAN
KYMBER DEAN
Lodge 186, Caldwell welcomes Dalton Dean, age 10, to the youth club. He is the son of Doug and Mary Dean, and his sisters are Kymber Dean and Sheila Budnik. Dalton enjoys hunting, fishing, playing outside, and riding fourwheelers. He is in the fourth grade at Caldwell Intermediate. He is a member of Deanville 4-H and shows rabbits in the Burleson County Fair. —SPJST—
Lodge 186, Caldwell welcomes Kymber Dean, age seven, to the youth club. She is the daughter of Doug and Mary Dean. Her brother is Dalton Dean, and her sister is Sheila Budnik. Kymber loves being outside and playing baseball. She is in the second grade at Caldwell Elementary and a member of Deanville 4-H and Caldwell Girl Scouts. —SPJST—
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Victoria Czech Heritage Festival set for Sept. 27
The 24th Annual Victoria Czech Heritage Festival is getting organized, and plans are for another big celebration on Sunday, September 27, 2009, at the Victoria Community Center, located at 2905 East North Street. The festival is sponsored by the Victoria County Czech Heritage Society (VCCHS) and has drawn well over 1,000 people consistently for more than a decade. As usual, the festival’s first event is a televised Czech-English Mass celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral in Victoria by Reverend Joseph Hybner from the Flatonia Catholic Parish. The public is invited to attend the Mass starting at 9 a.m. Once the Mass is celebrated, events really kick off at the festival site. Events at the Community Center begin promptly at 10 a.m. with five musical events held throughout the day. Local accordionist Pat Matula will perform first engaging the crowd in traditional Czech entertainment. The Shiner Hobo Band takes over at 11 a.m. and entertains all until 1 p.m. followed by the Czechaholics, a fairly
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new, young and popular band. Then, the Red Ravens Band will join the Czechaholics at 4 p.m. for a one-half hour concert. The Red Ravens follow solo continuing with good dancing music until 7:30 p.m. Special attraction for this year is Michelle Jenee Barak – 2009 Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen. Miss Barak is the daughter of Alan and Marita (Novak) Barak of Ennis, Texas, and is a member of Ellis County Czech Heritage Society. The Fourth Annual Homemade Beer and Wine Show and the Czech cultural demonstrations are back again due to high interest. Nearly 100 entries have been entered in the past, brought in from home and small backyard breweries and vineyards from throughout the state. The show was added several years ago as many people including Czechs do still enjoy and participate in this art and tradition. Several classes in the show are set in each division including: Beer – light, amber, dark and novelty; and Wine – dry and sweet classes of red, white, novelty, and kit wines plus a dessert wine and, due to high number of entries, a special class for red wine made from the Texas wild Mustang grapes. Entry forms submitted by September 18 qualify for a discounted
LEFT PHOTO: A past festival crowd with the Shiner Hobo Band playing. RIGHT PHOTO: Festival participants play the Tarok card game. This year’s festival is September 27. Please see ad on page 28.
entry fee of only $6 per entry with rules and regulations posted at VCCHS’s website: http://victoriaczechs.org . Due to popular demand, there is even a time being planned after judging for public to taste many of the entries! Czechs are long in tradition and, as a result, have added several cultural demonstrations to this year’s festival again. Attendees in the past have learned how to make poppyseed kolaches, Czech-style cheese rolls, homemade beer, wine, and noodles. Similar programs are planned for 2009 including churning cream into butter; (others demonstrations yet to be announced). The festival will continue to serve its famous Czech stew and sausage lunch plate for $7 each which starts at
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11 a.m. Various fruit and sausage kolaches and homemade chicken noodle soup will also be available throughout the day. Sausage wraps are available after lunch. Other activities include an auction, children’s games, pastry wheel, arts and crafts, numerous exhibit booths, and a Czech heritage museum with antique and unique items brought in by area members for all to view. Last, but not least, the 24th Texas State Tarok (card) Tournament will be held on site as card players come from throughout the state to compete for prize money shuffling these unique cards that Czechs have played for centuries. Come join in the fun! There is something for everyone! And, you don’t have to be Czech to attend! Admission is only $5 per person for all four bands and all activities - with youth under 15 years old free of charge. For information, call Marjorie Matula (361) 575-0820 or email marjoriematula@aol.com. For other information, contact the following: Tarok Tournament - Joe Pustka (361) 578-2507; Homemade Beer and Wine Show – Patrick Janak (361) 5753857/email patrickjanak@yahoo.com (wine) or Greg Johnson (361) 4859708/email gregjohnson37@msn.com (beer); Exhibit Booths - Donald Dusek (361) 578-6730/email d-dusek@sbcglobal.net. For full information, see the Victoria County Czech Heritage Society Web site: http://victoriaczechs.org. —SPJST—
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Czechs to celebrate heritage month in October
Czech Heritage Society members from throughout the state of Texas are celebrating October as the month to appreciate and share their proud Czech culture and heritage. The Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend Chapter will hold a memorable celebration event on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Old South Plantation, located north of Richmond at 5227 Skinner Lane. All members of the Fort Bend chapter are invited and the occasion is open to everyone. You don’t have to be Czech to attend. Czech Heritage Month is an opportunity for Czech-Americans to preserve their ethnicity, history, culture, customs, traditions, and language. The focus is to promote the numerous contributions made by ethnic immigrants and Czech-Americans to the strength and vitality of the state of Texas and the nation. A beautiful wooded country setting, located north of Richmond off of FM 359, complete with a stocked lake on the grounds of an old plantation with a large home, chapel, and a visitors center set up to accommodate many visitors on the covered patio including a fireplace and inside with dining and kitchen facilities is the site for the celebration. Chris Rybak will bring his high energy style of accordion music that attracts the attention of all ages. In 1993, Chris received the New Dawn Award from the Texas Polka Music Association and hopes to compete for a national Grammy Award in the near future. His goal is to bring back the popularity of accordion music and to share it with as wide of an audience as possible. A photo display of early Czech communities will be available for viewing in the dining room. Submitted by, Pat Parma SPJST Lodge 175, Rosenberg —SPJST—
Brazos Valley sets Czech Heritage Month celebration
On Sunday, October 11, 2009, the Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) will again celebrate October as Czech Heritage Month in 2009 with a polka mass followed by a Czech dinner and dance. The day’s activities will start with the polka mass at 11:30 a.m. celebrated by Monsignor John McCaffrey at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, located at 600 East 26th Street in Bryan, Texas. Music for the polka mass will be by Czech and Then Some of Ennis, Texas, with singing by the Fayette Czech Singers. After mass, the Czech dinner and dance will happen from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at Saint Joseph’s Parish Activity Center, located at 700 East 26th Street, just behind Saint Joseph Church. A catered traditional turkey and dressing dinner will be served, complete with Czech chicken noodle soup, Česká slepičí nudlová polévka. Music for the dance will also be by Czech and Then Some of Ennis, Texas. This Czech Heritage Month Celebration is the only fundraiser that BVCHS has each year. Over the years, BVCHS has made generous donations of the proceeds of this event to various Czech cultural and heritage organizations and causes. Tickets for this Czech dinner and dance are now available. This is a BYOB event. Everyone is welcome to bring their own alcoholic drinks. No alcoholic drinks will be sold; only soft drinks will be sold. The Czech Bake Shop at this Event always has something for everyone and always sells out. In the past, the
authentic Czech kolaches České koláče, which are the size of a large pizza, have always sold well. A silent auction will also be held. This event is always a sellout, make your reservations early, no later than Friday, October 9. To ticket information including prices or to make reservations, call (979) 846-2035 or e-mail to louzaeske@aol.com. Submitted by, Lou Zaeske BVCHS President SPJST Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station —SPJST—
Harris County CHS sets soup tasting event
The Czech Heritage Society-Harris County Chapter will host its ninth annual soup tasting on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Sokol Hall, located at 1314 West Patton in Houston. This all-you-can-eat event features five authentic Czech soups, and proceeds from the per person donation will be used to support the Library and Archives of the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society. Past soups offered at this annual event include gulas (goulash), lentil, mushroom, potato bacon, potato mushroom, and sauerkraut soups, as well as traditional Czech dumplings. Kolaches, homemade desserts, and beverages will be available for sale. Entertainment includes live piano by Joe Pilcik. Members of the Houston International Folk Dancers will Czech and Then Some of Ennis, Texas, will provide the music for both the Polka Mass and the Dance at this 9th Annual BVCHS Czech Heritage Month event.
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perform traditional Czech dances. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy this afternoon of Czech food and culture.
About Harris County CHS The Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society is a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers and dedicated to the study and preservation of Czech genealogy, history, culture and language. The Chapter offers programs throughout the year, including beginner and intermediate Czech language classes, Czech films with English subtitles, weekly classes in Taroky (a Czech card game), genealogical presentations, and an annual Spring Fest. Recipes from past soup tastings, as well as other traditional recipes, can be found on the Harris County CHS Web site (http://www.czechheritage.org/ — click on the link for “Harris County”). CHS Harris County Chapter members volunteer their time to staff and maintain the Library and Archives, providing free access, resources and personalized help for hands-on research. For further information, call the Czech Heritage Library (713) 3490500 or email chsheritage20@att.net. Submitted by, Jan Esenwein —SPJST—
Ennis Czech Music Festival set for February 13, 2010
The Fourth Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival will be held February 13, 2010, at the Sokol KHB in Ennis Texas. Bands scheduled to perform are Jodie Mikula Orchestra at 2 p.m., Czech and Then Some at 4 p.m., Ennis Czech Boys at 6 p.m., Jak Se Do at 8 p.m., and Czech Harvesters at 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.ennisczechmusicfestival.com. —SPJST—
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Smart Boy
Hello, and welcome to SoundCzech, Radio Prague’s Czech language course in which you can learn new phrases with the help of song lyrics. Today’s song is by the group Chinaski and is called “Chytrej kluk” – or smart boy. Chytrej kluk means smart boy or clever boy and in this case, the lyrics go: “when a smart boy meets a pretty girl, it’s not a foregone conclusion,
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he’ll first add up what she would cost him, and then decide whether to approach her.” Not very romantic, but then Chinaski usually keep their feet very much on the ground. There are a number of negative phrases you are likely to hear in connection with the word smart or chytrej – people often say —chytrej jako radio — meaning clever as the radio about someone who has an answer to everything and talks far too much. A more modern version of that is chytrej jako Wikipedie – smart as
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Wikipedia. And I’ve also heard chytrej jako novinář smart as a journalist. Nice isn’t it? Though not entirely flattering.
Czech Cultural Calendar
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.
Monday Evenings Beginning September 14 through November 30 Beginnerʼs Czech Language Classes in West—at West Community Center on Tokio Road (FM 1858 East) from 7 to 9 p.m. each Monday night for 12 weeks. Course covers proper pronunciation, basic grammar, reading, vocabulary; presentations on Czech history/culture. Printed handouts and a progressive CD-ROM given to each attendee. You donʼt even have to be Czech. Course will be presented by Joe and Alice Janecka of SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson and McLennan-Hill Chapter of the Texas Czech Heritage Society. Class is free. For information, contact email joejanecka@att.net; or call (817) 2953068. September 16 Travis-Williamson Counties CHS Meeting—at Pflugerville Community Library, 102 South 10th Street, Pflugerville. For information, contact Phyllis Teykl (512) 453-4453
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. September 25 - 26 TCHCC Member Garage/Bake Sale—in the Pavilion, TCHCC grounds. For information, call (888) 785-4500; or visit www.czechtexas.org.
September 27 Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival—at Victoria Community Center, 2905 East North Street. Day begins with Czech-English Mass at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral in Victoria at 9 a.m. Community Center begin at 10 a.m.: music; Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen 2009 appearance; Homemade Beer and Wine Show; Czechs cultural demonstrations; Czech stew/sausage lunch; fruit kolaches, homemade chicken noodle soup; sausage wraps; Czech heritage museum; auction; childrenʼs games; pastry wheel; arts/crafts/exhibit booths; tarok tournament. For information, call Marjorie Matula (361) 575-0820; via email marjoriematula@aol.com; or visit Victoria County CHS web site http://victoriaczechs.org. Festival is sponsored by Victoria County Czech Heritage Society.
October 3 Texas Czech Genealogical Society: Czech Roots and Christmas Memories—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, Caldwell, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Day filled with Czech music, entertaining presentations, good food, fellowship, research books, genealogists, unique Czech merchandise. Event includes Czech Christmas in Winter Wonderland; Czech Chorus Band; Czech Christmas songs sing-a-long; treasures and memories found in ancestral passports; Christmas as a Child in Roznov, Czech Republic; silent auction; and door prize winners; and traditional Texas Thanksgiving luncheon. For registration, contact Deane Hodon, 1201 Nimbus Drive, Pflugerville, Texas 78660; call (512)
251-5201; or email bdhodon@sbcglobal.net. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org.
October 10 Muziky, Muziky—at Sanford Schmid Amphitheater: an evening of Czech musical performances and TCHCC grand opening of the library, museum, and archives. For information, call (888) 785-4500; or visit www.czechtexas.org.
October 28 CHS Czech Movie Night—at CHS Library, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, 7 p.m. “All My Good Countrymen” tells the story of a village in Czechoslovakia from 1948 to 1968, combining satire, farce, drama, poetry, and pure photo-lyricism, and shows how politics and daily village life are interwoven in the fates of a broad spectrum of the villageʼs inhabitants. No admission charge for the film or popcorn. For information, contact Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403.
November and December CHS Czech Movie Night—No films will be shown. For information, contact Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403.
November 14 Texas Czech Genealogical Society End of Year Business Meeting—at the College Station Conference Center, College Station, Texas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org. January 30, 2010 Texas Czech Genealogical Society: Let Freedom Ring - A Tribute to Czech Veterans—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, Caldwell, Texas, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org. —SPJST—
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There are a few quaint, old-fashioned Czech phrases denoting cleverness, though you are not likely to hear them very often these days. Older people may mention that someone has an open head – má hlavu otevřenou meaning open to new information. In other words, they are not thickheaded. Or they may say that someone or other has been eating a lot of smart porridge – jedl vtipnou kaši. Of course, I was fed that all the time, which is why I am now as smart as the radio. This is Daniela Lazarová saying thanks for learning Czech with me and na shledanou! — Daniela Lazarová http://new.radio.cz/en/article/118521; [2507-2009]; Listen: RealAudioDownload:MP3Pod Český rozhlas 7 - Radio Praha, Vinohradská 12, 120 99 Praha 2, Česká Republika ©Copyright 1996-2009 Radio Prague, All Rights Reserved.
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October is Czech Heritage Month!
Texas Czech Heritage Month is October 1 through 31. All Czech Texans are encouraged to participate in this month-long commemorate. As we are celebrating, we are remembering the past and our ancestors who were proud enough to stand up for what they believed in and loved. The purpose of this event is to preserve and promote the many contributions made by Czech immigrants and Czech Texans, and to honor our ancestors. The Legislature of Texas passed a resolution, signed by then-Texas Governor George W. Bush, designating the month of October to be celebrated annually as “Texas Czech Heritage Month.” The idea for the resolution was introduced by Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka of La Grange. The TravisWilliamson Czech Heritage Society, during the presidency of Dr. Dorothy Bohac, was instrumental in having the resolution passed. The month of October was chosen because of its historical significance— Czechoslovakian Independence was proclaimed on October 28, 1918. This special month of October of each year will give us an opportunity to remember and commemorate our rich Czech heritage. Here are a few ideas:
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Speak with school superintendents and principals informing them of Czech Heritage Month. Suggest that aspects of Czech culture be included in the curriculum.
Paint or sketch posters or cut out illustrations of the Czech Republic and display them in classrooms, halls, libraries, downtown shops, malls, and bulletin boards.
Display the Czech Republic flag with the United States of America and Texas flags whenever possible.
Ask students to write articles about the Czech Republic; on the topic “What Czech Heritage Means to Me;” or about Czech-Americans living in Texas.
Teach students greetings in Czech: Ahoj; Dobry den; Na shledanou; Nazdar; and Vitame vas.
Adopt a school in the Czech Republic.
Find pen pals in the Czech Republic.
Make a collection of short resumes and photos on persons of Czech ancestry who were in various professions, such as engineers, geologists, lawyers, nurses, sports, musicians, and singers, etc.
Teach children a Czech song or a short dance routine. Play a video or cassette featuring “Annie in the Cabbage Patch,” “Red Handkerchief Round You Go” or “The Beseda.” Ask students to participate in dancing.
Develop a family tree. Distribute generation charts to students to take home and trace their roots for future descendants. Eight volumes of passenger lists compiled by Leo Baca have listings of passengers, ports of entry, and names of ships on which they sailed.
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Take trips to Czech museums such * as Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, Temple; Caldwell Czech Heritage Museum; Dallas Czech Club Museum; Sokol Collection, Ennis; Fayetteville Museum; and the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio. Present Czech programs, music and singing of Czech songs at nursing homes, retirement homes, hospitals, and veterans’ hospitals. You can provide this during meal time in the dining room or lobby. Feature singing and Czech music at shopping centers to make people aware of Czech Heritage Month. Share your travel experiences in the Czech Republic and items of interest from there.
Restaurants: Feature a Czech menu during Czech month. Add a little something to a hamburger and call it Czech-a-burger.
Ask the mayor of your city to issue a proclamation. Display a marquee sign, “Czech Heritage Month.”
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Newspaper media: Submit Czech recipes during that month. Ask a news reporter to interview some early settlers in Texas. Submit an article on Czech notables such as Jan Komensky, father of Education; or Vaclav Havel, former president of the Czech Republic. Write an article about a Czech composer: Antonin Dvorak, Bedrich Smetana, Leos Janacek, or Jaromir Vejvoda, composer of Skoda Lasky. Write an article on the Czech national anthem, Kde Domov Muj? — Where is My Home?. Publish the anthem in English and Czech. Radio: Contact radio stations about placing special emphasis on Czech music and programs.
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Plant a tree: oak - dub; or linden lipa; spruce - smrk; pine borovice; or a rosebush.
Churches: Place an announcement about Czech Heritage Month in the church bulletin; offer a special prayer for all Czech ancestors; celebrate a polka mass and the singing of Czech songs. Bookmarks: Have some printed with Czech Heritage Month in Texas on one side and a business advertisement on the other side.
Distribute flyers which point out historical markers or important places and persons.
Television: Set up interviews early with exchange students from Czech Republic or any person visiting from there.
It is important that every ethnic group hold an annual commemorative day. If we learn about other ethnic cultures and they learn about ours, it will help us to get along better in this world.
Have children tape record an interview with their grandparents or great-grandparents.
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Give special recognition to the oldest lady or gentleman of Czech descent in your city; write their profile; and have it published.
Editor’s Note: The preceding article was submitted to the Vestnik in 2000 by SPJST Lodge 54, West member Willa Mae Cervenka who was a leader in promoting Czech heritage. She passed away March 15, 2009.
64th Annual
Victoria County’s 24th Annual
St. Joseph’s Church
Czech Heritage Festival
Cyclone Picnic Sunday, September 27 Live Music
Praha Brothers 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sausage and Home-Fried Chicken
with all the trimmings Plates served 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • $8 per plate
Auction - 2 p.m. All games begin at 12 noon
Bingo * Las Vegas * Hardware Store Ring Stand * Toy Store * Face Painting General Store * Baseball Throw Football Throw * Putt-Putt Golf Cyclone Express Train Ride
Plenty of shade available
Public invited * Bring your family
Sunday, September 27, 2009
10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Victoria Community Center 2905 East North in Victoria, Texas
Music By Pat Matula - 10 to 11 a.m. Shiner Hobo Band - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Czechaholics - 1 to 4:30 p.m. Concert - Czechaholics and Red Ravens - 4 to 4:30 p.m. Red Ravens - 4 to 7:30 p.m. 2009 Special Attractions: Michelle Jenee Barak - Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen and Katherine Stuckly, Miss Texas CzechSlovak Little Sister and Face Painting by Balloon People - Round Rock and Beyond, Texas Exhibits • Prize Drawing • Czech Heritage Museum • Arts and Crafts Children’s Games • Auction • Pastry Wheel • Czech Demonstrations
24th Texas State Tarok Tournament - $400 in Prizes 4th Annual Homemade Beer and Wine Show Czech-English Mass Celebrated by Father Joseph Hybner
9 a.m. - Our Lady of Victory Cathedral • Laurent and Mesquite Streets
11 a.m. - Czech Stew and Sausage Lunch—$7/plate Kolaches and Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Available All Day Sausage Wraps Available After Lunch Come Join the Fun! • Admission $5 per person - Under 15 - Free
For info: Marjorie Matula (361) 575-0820 Donald Dusek (361) 578-6730 or email d-dusek@sbcglobal.net Visit our website: www.victoriaczechs.org • Sponsored by Victoria County Czech Heritage Society
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Plan now for Czech Heritage Month
The clock is ticking! It is time to get on the band wagon and start thinking about what can be done to honor the heritage of this state’s Czech descendants. During the 74th Legislature Session 1995, House Resolution 83 and Senate Resolution 1023 were passed designating the last full week in October beginning in 1995 as Czech Heritage Week in Texas, signed by Governor George W. Bush. In addition, on July 1, 1999, the 76th Legislature of Texas passed a resolution signed by Governor George W. Bush declaring the month of October annually be Czech Heritage Month in Texas commemorating the contributions of Czech culture to the State. This special month of October is to be celebrated annually as “Czech Her-
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itage Month in Texas” giving the Czech Americans an opportunity to remember and to commemorate our rich heritage and reflect how proud we are of our Czech heritage, at the same time paying a special tribute to our ancestors. Czech Heritage Month Ideas 1. Support Czech music by attending Czech bands playing around the state.
2. Support the two Czech newspaper publications in Texas by sending a gift subscription to relatives and friends in the Czech Republic: Hospodar, P.O. Box 301, West, Texas, 76691; and Nasinec, P.O. Box 636, Granger, Texas 76530. 3. Newspaper media—Czech recipes, articles relating to noteworthy people, etc. 4. Participate by attending Czech ori-
Czech Heritage Day Celebrating the 99th Anniversary of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth
Saturday, September 19, 2009 Doors Open at 4:00 p.m.
Adult Admission: $8 12 and Under: Free with Paid Adult
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ented festivals and wearing Czech costumes.
11. Provide handouts with historical data.
5. Float entries with a Czech theme.
12. Present a video or slide presentation.
7. Sponsor scholarships.
14. Run Czech recipes in newspaper
6. Host guests from Czech Republic. 8. Hold egg-painting demonstrations.
9. Hold parties with a Czech theme including Czech singing.
10. Secure membership in Czech-oriented organizations like SPJST; recruit new members.
13. Publish a book.
15. Ask local business stores to advertise special Czech Heritage Month sales.
Note: Some of the guidelines from the Teachers Curriculum packet complied by Dorothy Bohac, Ph.D. and Janice Swope members of Travis Williamson Chapter CHS, Austin, Texas.
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LODGE 29, TAYLOR 9TH ANNUAL BARBECUE COOK-OFF 5025 FM 619 • Taylor, Texas
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25 AND 26, 2009
GUARANTEED $3,000 PRIZE MONEY! BBQ Cookers $80 entry fee (Chicken, Pork Ribs, Brisket) $10 fee for Jackpot Cookʼs Choice $10 fee for Jackpot Pinto Beans
Riscky’s Barbecue Dinner Served 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Adults: $8 • Children 12 and Under: $4
Accordion Music — 4 to 5 p.m. Memory Makers Czech Choir — 5 to 5:30 p.m. Youth Talent — 5:30 to 6 p.m. Opening Ceremony — 6 p.m. Parade of Costumes — 6:20 p.m. Special Entertainment — 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra 7 to 11 p.m.
Youth Club Kitchen Open — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Ladies Circle Cake Walk
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Cash and Trophies awarded for 1st to 10th places in all meat categories (Chicken, Pork Ribs, Brisket)
Cash and Unique Trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Master Cook and Best Rig
Jackpot Cookʼs Choice and Pinto Beans - 80 Percent Payback Cash Prizes awarded for 1st to 5th places Trophies awarded for 1st to 10th places
Anyone Welcome to Judge on Saturday!
FREE DANCE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS BY DENNY HAMILTON AND THE MEMORIES
Old-Fashioned Hamburgers sold by parents of the Thrall 4-H/FFA • Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Taylor SPJST Youth Club Silent Auction Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact: Jesse Pospisil (512) 365-1110
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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 Thursday, September 17—RVOS Lodge 46 Planning meeting, 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 18—Social night, 7 p.m. Friday, October 2—Social night, 7 p.m. Sunday, October 4—RVOS Lodge 46 Regular meeting, 11 a.m. with noon meal Sunday, October 4—Lodge 6 meeting, 4 p.m. Sunday, October 11—Ashley family reunion, 11 a.m. Friday, October 16—Social night, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 17—Urban family reunion, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24—Kaska family reunion
Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall located three miles east of West off FM 2114. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 8265863.
LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar.
LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second 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, September 27—Edward Kopeckyʼs Fun Time Band, 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 Saturday, September 19—Private wedding Saturday, September 26—Private wedding Saturday, October 17—Private wedding
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 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 Thursday, September 17—Bunco games for men and women; light meal at 6:30 p.m. Bunco played from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call Connie Voigt (512) 3522038 for more information. Friday, September 18—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 23—Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, September 25—Taylor SPJST Barbecue Cook-Off Dance: Denny Hamilton and the Memories, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 26—Live Music: Denny Hamilton and the Memories, 8:30 p.m. Free admission.
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.; Grilled cheese sandwiches and old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. ; SENIOR CITIZENSʼ DOMINOES - first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. followed by covered dish meal; BUNCO - every third Thursday of the month - men and women invited - 6:30 p.m. light meal, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Bunco, games; HALL RENTAL INFO: (512) 352-9139; HALL LOCATION: 5025 FM 619, Taylor, Texas.
LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the SPJST building, 3502 North Laurent in Victoria at 7:30 p.m. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Mary Monclova (361) 648-1191.
LODGE 35, ELK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying “Elk”. Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road, go approximately one mile and road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month starting at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the adult and youth club meetings at 1 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items are provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcome. For information, call President Wade OʼShields (979) 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) 648-2317/lodge hall. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Attention: Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November at Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, September 19—Open Saturday, September 26—Jerry Haisler Saturday, October 3—Red Ravens Saturday, October 10—Private Saturday, October 17—Private Saturday, October 24—Open Saturday, October 31—Open
Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone (254) 985-2548. For rentals, please contact Edwin Pechal (254) 984-2255. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility.
LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladies 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.
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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 2:30 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 Monica McDougall (254) 774-9971; email SPJST80@yahoo.com; or the lodge hall (254) 657-2485. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows.
LODGE 84, DALLAS Sunday, September 20—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m., potluck supper and game night Saturday, October 24—Lodge 84 reunion
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, September 19—River Road Boys, western swing band. $8 per person Saturday, September 26—No dance Saturday, October 3—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, October 10—Texas Legacy Czech Band, polka/variety. $7 per person Saturday, October 17—Leonard Duckworth Band, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, October 24—No dance Sunday, October 25—Czech Day: Mark Halata and Texavia, polka/variety. 2 to 6 p.m. $8 per person. Saturday, October 31—No dance 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. 300-621-2077-41001.
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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 Saturday, September 19—Annual Czech Heritage Day: Music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra; plus much more! Sunday, October 4—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western swing. 3 to 7 p.m. There is a fiddle in the band.
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 Sunday, September 20—Lodge meeting at Mattʼs Rancho Martinez, 6332 La Vista Road, Dallas (Lakewood area), 5 p.m. RSVP to (214) 906-3385
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.
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LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, October 11—Lodge meeting
Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at W 15th, Houston, Texas. For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the second Sunday of the month at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton at 3 p.m. LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinzeʼs Bar-B-Que Catering, Highway 59, Wharton, Texas.
LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m.
LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.
LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in 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, October 3—Danny Williamson
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.
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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. 174-20733095-41002
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. 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.
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LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 4 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas, except in June (date and time to be announced) and the Christmas party in December (date and time to be announced). Call President Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222 or Secretary Sandra Pierce (254) 965-5953
LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 207, IOWA PARK Lodge meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets at the same time. LODGE 223, PALACIOS Lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at Palacios Eagles Lodge at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 229, ABILENE Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, contact (325) 537-9224. LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Oly Madrid (432) 301-3487.
LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held at the Hondo Community Center on 18th Street. Watch the Vestnik for dates. For more information, call President Marcie Botello (210) 264-4587. LODGE 240, BAY CITY Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at Eagles Hall in Bay City at 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 246, MORGANʼS POINT Lodge and youth club meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive in Temple. For information, call President Charlie Herendon (254) 760-7817; or FAC David Nauert (254) 534-0809.
LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of each month for October, November, and December at 3 p.m. For location directions, call your agent; Art Lopez, Sr. (512) 787-3384; or Patricia Garcia (512) 787-5449. LODGE 255, KATY Lodge meetings are held on the second Monday at 6:30 p.m. at NBD Graphics, 19424 Park Row, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77084. For location directions, call Mary Granberry (832) 851-5466.
LODGE 258, SEGUIN Meetings are held the fourth Sunday of each month. Meetings in May and November are held the third Sunday. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. with a social followed by the meeting at 4 p.m. Dinner is served after the meeting. The youth club meetings are on the same dates and begin at 3:15 p.m. Meetings are held at the Alumni Student Center, Conference Rooms A and B, on the Texas Lutheran Campus. Meetings in May and September will be in Starke Park in Seguin. Contact President Chester Jenke, Sr.; or Treasurer Colleen Jenke for more information (830) 303-4316. —SPJST—
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